Buckinghamshire Life - August 2014

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Local Life, Arts & Events Chorleywood Bookshop Craft & Design Fayre The Candlelight Ball Beaconsfield Country Faye John Piper At The River & Rowing Museum Chiltern Painters Exhibition The Roald Dahl Museum A Different Type Of Art Summer Fun At Cliveden Gallery Rouge Club Life At Stoke Park

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Features London’s Open Houses A Different Way To Invest Last Night Of The Proms A Special Place For Your Special Day Don’t Say “I Do” Too Late

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Fashion London Fashion Week Preview Trends At Andrew Gardner

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Health & Beauty Smells Like Summer Klama Hair Here Comes The Sun Call Your Doctor Now Rosebank Dental Super Feed Your Skin

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local events Wild About Ashridge Club

Get closer to nature at our ‘Wild About Ashridge Club’ every Wednesday and Friday during the holidays, providing outdoor adventures whatever the weather with the Ashridge National Trust team. The club will be based near to Bridgewater Monument, which is an ideal area for picnics and the Wildwood Den where children (and adults) can scramble over logs, scale tree trunks and let their imaginations run wild.

10.30 - 15.00 Free Ashridge Estate visitor centre Hertfordshire HP4 1LT Wed 20 Aug, Fri 22 Aug, Wed 27 Aug, Fri 29 Aug Contact telephone: 01442 851227 Ultimate Activity Camps at Beaconsfield School

Children aged 4-14 will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by inspiring staff at amazing locations. Ultimate Activity Camps are the perfect holiday activity option, and with great discounts if you book early they offer great value for money. Book by the day or week and you can use childcare vouchers to pay too!

For peace of mind, Ultimate camps are Ofsted registered and all our staff are CRB/DBS checked and qualified teachers or instructors. - October Half Term Easter Holiday - Summer Holidays Camps run from Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 17.15. Alternatively you can also purchase an extended day pass for an additional £4, dropping off from 8.00 and collecting until 18.00. Daily rate £39 and weekly rate £184. We currently have a fantastic Summer Saver offer of £35 per day and £164 per week (ends 17th of June) Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks, Berkshire HP9 1RR Monday 28 Jul 2014 to Friday 29 Aug 2014 Contact telephone: 0844 870 7077 A Performing Arts Summer School

Come and join RISE Studios for their 'Matilda' Summer School this year. We will stage a mini version of the hit West End Musical. Parents are invited to watch the show on Friday 29th August at 3pm. All classes taught

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What’s on by professional dancers/ actors and singers who have worked extensively in TV, Music Videos, West End, Adverts and more.

Full Day Ages 6-18yrs (Age groups will be separated) Monday 25th- Friday 29th August from 10am to 4pm ONLY £20 per day if you book by 1st May 2014!!! (£30 per day thereafter). Half Day Ages 4-6 years Monday 25thFriday 29th August from 10-1pm ONLY £10 per day if you book by 1st May 2014 (£15 per day thereafter). £20 non-refundable deposit required on booking Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Hertfordshire WD3 2AQ Monday 25 Aug 2014 to Friday 29 Aug 2014 Contact telephone: 01923 218626 West Wycombe Art Group Summer Exhibition 2014

August Bank Holiday weekend.

Local artists work for sale. This years featured artist: James Lythe. web address: www.westwycombeartgroup.com Friday 22nd August: 10 am to 5 pm ; Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th: 10 am to 6 pm. Wheelchair access. Free admission.

West Wycombe Village Hall, High Street, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3AB Friday 22 Aug 2014 to Monday 25 Aug 2014 www.westwycombeartgroup.com Boutique Cinema at Clayton’s Marlow

Every Monday Clayton’s Marlow transforms into an intimate Boutique Cinema to show you the very best in film. Sit back in one of their comfy sofas, sip on a cocktail, grab a bite to eat and watch a film on their big screen.

Screening starts at 8pm with a Pre-Feature comedy classic from 7.30pm For full film listings including trailers see www.claytonsmarlow.com/cinema / Clayton’s Marlow, 16 Oxford Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2NL Mon 1 Sep, Mon 8 Sep, Mon 15 Sep, Mon 22 Sep, Mon 29 Sep, Mon 6 Oct Contact telephone: 01628 488 404

Cookham Regatta

The Cookham Regatta 11am till 5pm provides a day of family entertainment. It is organised by Rotarians to raise money for charity. Race in Canoe-cats, Dragon Boats or row boat. Enter the “Cookham Challenge” for a mixed teams of 16 combining boat races with a tug of war, volleyball and the unique 'funny walk'. Alternatively relax with with family entertainments,; try riding a Segway, Children’s Rides, Bouncy Castles, Slides, Waterball, Bungee, Sumo Suits, Brass Band, Stalls, Silent Auction, Classic Cars. Enjoy the beer, pimms, scout burger bar, local curries and thai food.

Admission: £5.00, £1.00 (U 16) Free Car parking. Dragon Boats: £80, 10 Paddlers plus Drummer, professional helm (provided).

Canoe Cats: £40 Mixed Crew 7, Helm + 6 paddlers. Family row boat: £10.1adult & 1 U14.

Cookham Challenge: £280 mixed team 16 for 5 events.

The Moor, Pound Lane. Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9SB Saturday 6 Sep 2014 www.cookhamregatta.org.uk The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm

Our popular beach returns for the third year running! Make sandcastles, hide out in the den or explore our new underwater themed zone in the Gallery.

Morning beach craft sessions and lunchtime storytelling keep the children entertained, even on rainy days! Check the website or sign up to e-mailing for up to date details.

Beach Craft Tuesdays – Fridays 11am, £5 per person The Story Den Mondays – Fridays 1.15pm, £2 per child Booking recommended. WHY? The only beach in Maidenhead, here throughout the summer!

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF Saturday 26 Jul 2014 to Sunday 31 Aug 2014 Contact telephone: 01628 788997

Chalfont st Giles Show 2014

Chalfont st Giles Show 2014: Adults £5.00 in advance/£6.00 on Show Day Senior Citizens & Juniors (5-17) £3.00 in advance & on Show Day, under 5s free Advance tickets are available in village shops Further information and details of how to enter all the competitions can be found online Stone & Silsden Meadows, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4QF Saturday 6 Sep 2014 www.csgshow.org Summer Circus Spectacular At Odds Farm Park

Roll Up, Roll Up! Every day over the Summer Holidays, enjoy the fun and excitement of the Charles Chipperfield Circus at Odd Farm Park! Inside the Big Top, marvel at the spectacular human acts from around the world including a Mexican Clown, Italian Fast Speed Juggler and even the amazing “Spiderman”! With four shows daily, followed by Circus Skills workshops, all the extra fun is included in entry. Odds Farm Park is located just minutes from Junction 2 of the M40, near Beaconsfield. For more information, visitors should call 01628 520188 or visit www.oddsfarm.co.uk.

Please see website Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common Road, Wooburn Common, High Wycombe, Bucks, Buckinghamshire HP10 0LX Thursday 24 Jul 2014 to Tuesday 2 Sep 2014 Contact telephone: 01628 520188 A Midsummer Nights Dream

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and raucous travelling players. Picnic with family and friends in the magical surroundings of some of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air venues for the perfect evening of theatre under the stars.

Start Time: 7.00pm Please see our website for further details.

CLIVEDEN. National Trust, Cliveden, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 0JA Saturday 30 Aug 2014 Contact telephone: (0844) 249 1895

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Chorleywood Bookshop makes history! he owners of the rather wedding of their eldest daughter but the small Chorleywood onslaught of war changes everything.

Tickets for the History Festival – which is sponsored by Hetheringtons Estate Agents -are Bookshop are once again Their youngest daughter lies about her £8 or £18 for all three events and are available from age to join the war effort and finds doing what they do Chorleywood Bookshop 01923 283566 best-hosting a mammoth herself embroiled in a complex plot that Other dates for the diary: event! This time it is their inaugural puts herself and her family in danger.

11th Sept 12.15 for 1pm Literary Lunch with History Festival and, if you’re thinking Kate regularly appears on radio and best-selling author Kate Mosse at Chenies Manor. this might be one for the older Tickets £40 to include a copy of her new book The television as an expert on historical, royal Taxidermist’s Daughter a Gothic psychological generation, think again. and constitutional matters on the BBC thriller set in 1912 which comes out on this day!

This is a History Festival with a twist and Radio 4 and is the author of five 29th Sept 7.30pm Victoria Hislop will be talking as it runs over three evenings and acclaimed non-fiction historical titles. about her long awaited new novel The Sunrise at features both historical fact and fiction.

She will be appearing alongside Adele Royal Masonic School . Tickets £10 There is something for everyone from Parks, Sunday Times writer and author 4th Oct 10am-6pm Craft Day at Chorleywood family sagas, love letters and romances of a number of best -selling novels. This Memorial Hall. For anyone who is interested in knitting, sewing and craft there will be experts on to poetry, real life stories of remarkable is the first time Adele has written an hand to give you one to one advice heroes and lively intellectual debate. historical novel and Spare Brides is the It all begins on Wednesday 17th Sept 8th Oct 7,30pm Chorleywood Memorial Hall. story of four female friends who are all Come and meet General Sir David Richard who at 7.30 in the Chorleywood Memorial very different in terms of class, will be talking about his autobiography Taking Hall and will be at the same venue and Command. One of the best known British generals relationship status and beauty, but their the same time for the following two lives are drastically altered by the First of modern times Sir Richard retired after more Wednesday ( ie 24th Sept and 1st Oct). than 40 years of service in the British Army and a World War. career that had seen him rise from junior officer And we can now reveal the exclusive On 1st October there is a very special with 20 Commando to Chief of the Defence Staff, line-up.... line up of three authors who have all the professional head of the British Armed Forces.

The first event will undoubtedly stir a 27th Oct 7.30pm TV Celebrity Graham Norton will researched elements of the war through few emotions as it kicks off with Mandy be at The Watford Colosseum taking about his the eyes of very different people. James Kirby who has edited Love Letters of Long has written The Balloonist which memoir Lives and Loves of a He Devil. Tickets are selling fast and are ONLY available through the the Great War which brings together is a mesmerising novel of an almost theatre some of the most romantic forgotten service of WW1. Lieutenant correspondence ever written.

Willy Sholto, invalided out of the Royal From the private papers of Winston Flying Corps, has been delegated the Churchill to the tender notes of an most dangerous job on the Western unknown Tommy in the trenches these Front - a balloon observer hanging letters offer an intimate glimpse into the hearts of men and women under a gasbag filled with explosive hydrogen. separated by conflict. Mandy will be talking about some of the Max Egremont’s book, Some Desperate Glory examines the war wrenching accounts of fear, jealousy, love and betrayal which will through the lives of the poets who fought at the front and Duncan undoubtedly bring a few tears.

Barrett focuses on the Post Office Heroes who Fought the Great Also featuring on the 17th is Juliet West who has written Before War in Men of Letters. The Post Office was the world’s biggest the Fall a compelling tale of a love affair set in the East End during employer when the war broke out and many employees found World War One which is based on an unforgettable real life story. themselves on the front line, and their own letters are worked into If you’re a fan of Downton Abbey then the second event is Barrett’s fascinating book. unmissable! TV historian Kate Williams has written her first novel, The Storms of War which is a beautiful family saga which takes For more information call Chorleywood Bookshop on 01923 283566 place in the summer of 1914. The de Witts are planning the or visit www.cwlitfest.org

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STONOR PARK, HENLEY-ON-THAMES 22-25 AUGUST 2014

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isitors to this year’s Chilterns Craft & Design Show (22-25 August) will be spoilt for choice with the tempting array of exquisite arts and crafts made by some of the best British craftsmen and women. The show is set once more against the picture perfect background of Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames over the August Bank Holiday.

Over 200 craftspeople will be showcasing their work over the 3 day weekend, making it a fantastic opportunity to buy handmade wares including gifts, ornaments, jewellery, glass, ceramics and accessories for the home and garden. The event will also feature live music, workshops and activities and delicious food and drink making it a wonderful occasion for all the family to enjoy.

This year, the Café Eatons Bar will be on hand to offer foodie treats with Italian coffees, hand-made cakes, afternoon teas and a full bar, so visitors can sip on a glass of bubbly or two in the sumptuous surroundings – the perfect pick me up after a good browse in the craft stalls. If the delicious eats inspire turning a hand to culinary delights, celebrated professional chef Paul Da Costa Greaves will be sharing his mouth watering recipes in the Live Cookery

Demonstrations, helping keen cooks and enthusiasts to inject plenty of flair into their summer dishes.

To complement the Live Cookery Demonstrations, the Chilterns Craft & Design Show will also feature Good Food Live with Specialist Food & Drink Marquees.

Packed with plenty of tempting edible goods to try and buy, the marquees will offer a wide selection of farmhouse cheeses, handmade chutneys and curry sauces as well as fine wines, chocolates, fudge, nuts and seeds and much more.

Visitors can walk off an afternoon tea with a stroll through the Show Garden.

With truly stunning arrangements, these beautiful gardens will be full of planting ideas to inspire budding or experienced horticulturalists.

Plant and gardening pros will be on hand and more than happy to share their expertise, and with a large selection of seasonal plants for sale, visitors will be able to recreate or design their very own show garden.

With free entry for under 16’s when accompanied by an adult, the Chilterns Craft & Design

Show is a real family day out.

To ensure the children are entertained too, face painting, bouncy castles and a play area are all on hand not to mention live music and craft workshops. Adults needn’t feel left out with ceramics, paper making, stamping and corn dolly making in the Family Craft Workshops, suitable for all and available throughout the weekend. Those looking to master a new skill can try the Rural craft demonstrations, the ideal introduction to basket, wattle hurdle and furniture making.

With so much to see, do, eat and explore, the Chilterns Craft & Design Show is one to put in the calendar for this August Bank Holiday and a perfect day out for all the family.

FACT FILE 22-25 August 2014 Open 09.30 – 17.30 (17.00 Friday)

TICKETS Adult £7.50 (Advance £5.50) Senior £6.50 (Advance £4.50). Child under 16 free if acc by parent - otherwise £3 BUY 10 ADULT OR SENIOR TICKETS Get One Adult Free (in advance only) Chilterns Craft & Design Show and Stonor Park House & Gardens combined ticket. Adult £11 Senior £11 (advance only) Buy tickets online at www.ichfevents.co.uk or phone Ticket Hotline 01425 277988 Follow us on Twitter @thecraftshows or find us on Facebook at ICHF AUGUST2014 13

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The Macmillan Candlelight Ball

alf a million reasons to celebrate for Macmillan Cancer Support in South Buckinghamshire.

Macmillan’s Gerrards Cross and District Committee, the only Macmillan committee in south Buckinghamshire, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and during that time has raised over half a million pounds.

A special celebration, The Candlelight Ball, will be held at Stoke Place, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire on Saturday September 20th 2014. Tickets for this unique evening cost £50.00, which includes fizz on arrival, a three-course meal with wine, coffee and petit fours.

There will be live entertainment and a disco. Along with a gift tree and live auction it promises to be an evening to remember which will raise much needed funds and all profits will go to Macmillan.

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Macmillan in our local community. Every day in Buckinghamshire ten people hear the devastating news that they have cancer. Macmillan has invested heavily in the local area with 90 healthcare professionals, either in the community or hospitals and is committed to further investment to support people living with cancer.

Macmillan provides Information Centres, e.g. in Wexham Park Hospital, and Health Care specialists; such as nurses, doctors and dieticians. Macmillan also funds financial advisors throughout the county, and of course the Support Line can be accessed by all.

Cancer is one of the toughest fights most of us will ever have to face. All the money raised from The Candlelight Ball will go directly to people affected by cancer. Just £27 could fund a Macmillan Nurse for an hour; £100 could pay for a Macmillan Grant to help someone with their transport costs for daily radiotherapy.

Stoke Place is a prestigious, privately owned Queen Anne style manor house built as a family home in the 17th century, set in 26 acres of grounds landscaped by Capability Brown with a six acre lake and has been specially chosen for the occasion. The Candlelight Ball is sponsored by Yaldens, Hansford Sensors Ltd, Daiichi-Sankyo Pharmaceuticals, Nunn Hayward LLP, B.P.Collins LLP and Fairweather Insurance Ltd. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and tables are selling fast. For more information, or to buy tickets to help raise the next half a million pounds: Call Tracy on 01753 892 303 or email: macmillancandlelightball@hotm ail.com Many thanks, on behalf of Gerrards Cross and District Macmillan

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The Beaconsfield Country Fayre helps to restore the Bishops Chair

he Beaconsfield Country Fayre has been running for seven years since its inception in 2007 and as we are coming up to our eighth year it is worth reflecting on the money the Fayre has raised last year for local charities and how this was spent. Since last year The Country Fayre has given grants of £5,000 each to Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and to the Friends of St. Marys. The Rotary Club, Round Table and Lions Club will each have received £1,667 which is then used to fund local charities such as The Youth Club at the Curzon Centre, the Seniors Luncheon held every Thursday at the Curzon Centre and The Splash project at Alfreston School; the funds given helped to fund a new swimming pool – see http://www.alfristonschool.com/f eatures/project-splash.html The Fayre came together when in 2006 various community groups were looking for a late summer event in the Old Town to rival the May Fair. The idea was to organise a day which every one would enjoy and at the same time raise money for local charities.

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attracts 5-6,000 people. The Stretcher Race is the main event of the day where teams of four carry a fifth all dressed in fancy dress around a gruelling course of 8 pubs (watering holes) where the teams stop for a half! There is also a children’s race where teams of four carry a teddy bear, or suitable fluffy toy, along a shorter course in Windsor End stopping for drinks!

Other attractions this year include a giant inflatable slide, climbing wall, a fire eater, numerous craft and food stalls, the great balloon race, Classic Cars, children's entertainment, all accompanied by live music provided by the Phoenix Jazz Band. The jazz band has an interesting history in that it is made up of doctors who all happened to be musicians and on duty on the night the tragic Kings Cross Station fire occurred in 1987. They now give up there time to perform a fundraising events, like the Beaconsfield Country Fayre. Beaconsfield’s answer to Crufts will be returning this year and the very popular Dog Show will again be judged by a member of the Kennel Club.

New this year there will be a flying display of birds of prey.

Each Year the Fayre also

provides free stalls to charities and local community groups such as Food for the Hungry, Brain Tumour, Inner Wheel, British Legion/ Royal Artillery, Beaconsfield Old Town Residents’ Association, Historical Society, London Run for the Homeless, Alpha, Helen and Douglas House. All benefit from the increased awareness and donations received on the day.

The Beaconsfield Country Fayre receives a huge help form Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and the Friends of St. Marys, and in turn these two local charities have benefited from the funds of almost £30,000 given to each over the years. This money has been a huge help to these charities and for Ian Rennie Hospice at Home, these funds equate to 220 full days of specialist palliative nursing. £30,000 would also buy 32 syringe drivers necessary to administer symptom control medication or a combination of these and other costs necessary to provide the 24/7 service. This is a huge help to families where the charity believes that every adult and child with advanced, progressive life-limiting illness should receive the care they need to live as fully as possible at home or wherever they choose to be, to the very end of their life.

The Friends of St. Marys look after the building and monuments of St Mary’s and All Saints Church and this year’s donation will be used to restore the Bishops chair. The Bishops Chair was given to St Mary’s Church by Benjamin Disraeli on his ennoblement as the Earl of Beaconsfield in the late 19th Century. The idea is to have this ornate guided chair refurbished by Bucks New University Furniture Restoration Department using the funds provided by the Country Fayre and once restored put the chair on display in Chair Museum.

The Beaconsfield Country Fayre will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2014 from 11am to 4pm in Windsor End and the Fayre will be opened by Celebratory Baking Queen Mary Berry

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River & Rowing Museum to display rare work by John Egerton Christmas Piper, one of Britain’s most significant twentieth century artists

A RARE COLLECTION OF PIPER’S WORKS INCLUDING PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, AND CERAMICS TO GO ON DISPLAY AT THE RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM enley-On-Thames’ River & Rowing Museum announces rarely seen work by eminent local artist, John Piper, to go on display for a new permanent exhibition this summer.The museum will house a range of exceptional works by one of Britain’s finest artists, including ‘String Solo’, which was first exhibited at the ‘7 & 5 Society’ exhibition in March 1934. As one of his earliest works, this piece is an unusual example from Piper’s abstract phase. The River & Rowing Museum acquired the painting in 2002 from the Piper Estate, having been displayed as part of the John Piper Retrospective at the Tate in 1983. Housed in its original frame, as chosen by Piper himself, this is the first time the item will be on permanent display.

From paintings to ceramics, the exhibition will display work donated to the Museum by the Piper Estate, including ‘Ruined Castle, Wester Braikie’. This timely retrospective by one of Britain’s best-known official war

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artists opens ahead of the Museum’s wartime centenary tribute to Henley’s contribution to World War I later in the summer.

The Museum will display rare paintings and work that have been exhibited in the UK’s leading art galleries throughout the 20th Century. This inspiring exhibition demonstrates Piper’s shift away from European Modernism through to experimentation with pure abstraction, eventually leading to his renowned

Neo-Romantic work, in response to the threat of invasion during World War II. In Piper’s hometown of Henley-on-Thames, the River & Rowing Museum will be uncovering their extensive Piper reference collection which includes exclusive photographs of the artist in his studio at Fawley Bottom.

The award-winning River & Rowing Museum, recently ranked in the Top 50 Museums in the world by The Times and is set for another exciting year of exhibitions, workshops and activities with a jam-packed summer programme for the whole family.

On display from this summer.

For more information and images please contact george.eddy@kallaway.com River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, RG9 1BF Visit rrm.co.uk for more information.

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CHILTERN PAINTERS ART EXHIBITION 2014 he Chiltern Painters look forward to welcoming Life Magazine readers to their Autumn Art Exhibition which is again being held in the Market Hall, Old Amersham from Thursday 25th September until Sunday 28th September and entry to the show is free .

The Chiltern Painters group, which began life in 1969 with four members, has grown in number to seventeen, plus several honorary members including the well-known singer and entertainer Val Doonican who is also a talented painter.

Two of the group’s “founding four” - Ann Way and Ron Evens - are still exhibiting as honorary members more than forty years on.

One of the principles on which the Chiltern Painters was founded was that members should be friends as well as artists and through the years this has remained true. Today’s members meet regularly in each other’s homes for talks, demonstrations and critiques by invited professional artists, and during the summer months, weather permitting, the group

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paints together outside in various locations around the beautiful Chiltern countryside.

There are also occasional joint outings to major exhibitions in London and elsewhere.

Originally only consisting of amateur artists, the group now includes both professionals and amateurs, and the scope of the work displayed has widened greatly to include sculptors, print-making and wood-carving.

The painters in the group work in watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics in a variety of styles and formats.

The Chiltern Painters chairman, Denis Pannett, is a past President of the prestigious Wapping Group of Artists, an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers and a Fellow of the Guild of Aviation Artists, being eight times winner of the prize for the best watercolour in their shows at London’s Mall Galleries. Among his numerous commissions are paintings for the official Christmas Cards for Sandringham House, St George’s Chapel, Windsor, and St Paul’s and Salisbury cathedrals.

Other Chiltern Painters have

also regularly exhibited their work at major shows in London and elsewhere. Paintings by Paulene Tunnicliffe have been

hung by the R.O.I, the Pastel Society and the New English Art Club, and a pastel by her won the Annie Longley award.

Ronald Wilkinson, a print-maker, engraver and designer of renown and formerly a part-time tutor at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, has exhibited at the Bankside Galleries in London, in Birmingham and at Brunel University. Distinguished architect Ronald Weeks has had drawings and paintings shown at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition and at shows in

Bristol and France. Ann Hogben is a prominent sculptor working in clay, bronze and bronze resin, whose work has been exhibited at the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows, at R.H.S. Wisley and at Country Living shows in London. A recent work for Ann was a commission for the Royal Marsden Hospital.

The Chiltern Painters 2014 Exhibition will celebrate the artists love of the Chiltern scenery. Other paintings, though, will range further afield in subject matter, reflecting members many interests and visits to other parts of the country and the world. In addition to the paintings, prints and sculptures at prices and sizes to suit all wallets and walls, there will be a large and varied selection of greetings cards for sale at a very reasonable £1 each.

Do come and have a look.

Venue: Old Amersham Market Hall, High Street, Old Amersham, HP7 0DP Dates/Times: Thursday 25th September 2014. 2pm - 5pm.

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September 10.30am - 6pm ADMISSION FREE

INSPIRATIONAL INTERIORS

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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY FUN AT THE ROALD DAHL MUSEUM AND STORY CENTRE here is still oodles of fun to be had this summer at the and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Set in the village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years, the Museum is jam-packed with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired activities over the holidays to celebrate the book’s 50th birthday, and is gearing up to celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday on Roald Dahl Day which takes place on Saturday 13 September.

Delumptious school holiday activities include Chocolate Decorating, Factory Frights Printmaking, Sweetie Pencil Toppers and Floating Wonka Bar Mobiles. There’s also the chance to enjoy an hour of party games, competitions and fun with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character-themed party sessions, why not join in with Mike Teavee’s party on Wednesday 20 August?

If you’ve got some budding authors, poets or illustrators in the family perhaps one of the Museum’s interactive, energetic and inspiring author visits might be right up their street? Channel your inner geek with Holly Smale, author of Geek Girl, on Thursday 28 August, and meet wild poet and biscuit-oholic, James Carter for a madcap and mouth-watering hour of funky foodie poems and music on Friday 29 August.

And whatever you do, don’t forget to put a date in your diary for Roald Dahl Day on Saturday 13 September to celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday at the Museum. There’ll be magic, face-painting, balloon modelling and a guaranteed party atmosphere. You’ll get the chance to go on a Museum tour led by an Oompa-Loompa (or even Willy Wonka himself!), listen to a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed Writing Hut talk, or join in with Veruca Salt’s Rubbish Orchestra conducted by Willy Wonka. Come in Roald Dahl-themed fancy dress for the chance to win some swashboggling prizes.

Whenever you decide to visit you’ll get the chance to experience the inspiring interactive galleries, peek inside Roald Dahl’s Writing Hut and listen to redunculous renditions of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts from the Museum’s swashboggling storytellers. Free drop-in craft activities and terrific clue trails in the galleries are always on offer. Make a day of it with lunch at followed by a healthy walk with the self-guided Village and Countryside Trails which lead you around Great Missenden to see some of the places that feature in the stories.

Have a look at the Museum website www.roalddahl.com to see dates and details of all the phizz-whizzing activities taking place throughout the summer.

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LOCAL ART SEE THE RIVER THAMES AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE: THE SOURCE, ABSTRACT ART BY NEW PARKBENCH GROUP AT THE RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM THIS AUTUMN

he River & Rowing Museum has an exciting new exhibition, The Source, displaying work from six contemporary local artists, each offering individual and abstract interpretations of the River Thames. The exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of the river as it flows through picturesque rural towns and eventually shapes the Capital.

The Source runs from 20 September 2014 until 18 January 2015 and showcases work by the Parkbench Group, a new artist collective from Oxfordshire. These six well-known local artists are all based in the Cotswolds, where the River Thames begins its journey as an insignificant trickle before coursing and curving through the Capital. The work embraces the vibrancy of the river and reveals unique, abstract and vivid interpretations of Britain’s longest running waterway. The Source focuses on the river’s beginnings, the landscapes and settlements around it. Drawing from their personal memories, the artists present work demonstrating their individual experiences of the river and of living in the Thames Valley.

in Austria and her poetry has been published in a number of anthologies and won prizes.

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TERRY CRIPPS

Terry Cripps’s prints are inspired by his recent experiences travelling. For this exhibition he has focused on human interaction with landscape and commerce along the early reaches of the Thames.

MARIANNE HELLWIG JOHN

Marianne Hellwig John’s work makes up collections in exhibitions across the world. Her paintings have become progressively more abstract over the years, though always drawing from landscape elements, taking advantage of the unexpected. Marianne was artist in residence at the Atelierhaus, Sankt Radegund

Penny Prince’s work in this exhibition shows a deep interest in vestiges and layers of The Thames, capturing a moment in time. Her abstract paintings allow for interpretation, they do not offer their meaning immediately or easily. The work demands that viewers take time, consider, and allow their imagination to run.

SUE RAE

Sue Rae explores the experience of simple river travel. Rae’s work mirrors both tangible and intangible memories of places. Her prints explore subtlety and contrast of mark, translucency and density of colour.

MAGGIE SHAW

Maggie Shaw’s works depicts a profound fascination in energy and tension in nature from trees, rivers and stone. She paints her canvases without tools, using only controlled hand-pressure to directly transfer her physical energy onto the canvas.

The exhibition runs from 20 September to 18 January 2015 at River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, RG9 1BF Visit rrm.co.uk for more information

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CLIVEDEN THERE IS LOTS GOING ON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO HELP YOU GET OUTDOORS AND ENJOYING THE DELIGHTS OF CLIVEDEN. troll through beautiful gardens, admire widespread views, take a boat trip on the River Thames (weekends and Bank Holidays) and of course don’t forget to treat yourself to a delicious home-cooked lunch in the Orangery Café.

For a family day out, pick up the free trail, add a visit to the giant Cliveden Maze and leave plenty of time to let imaginations run wild amongst life-sized characters in the storybook themed play area. Children can get closer to nature every Wednesday in the local school holidays with ‘Wild Wednesday’ events and activities on offer (£2 plus usual admission). There’s also outdoor theatre, tree climbing and Apple Days to keep the whole family entertained.

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Thu 28 August, 6 – 7.45pm Come along and join us for a fabulous performance of George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood. Bring a picnic and some friends and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Water Garden at Cliveden. Outdoor theatre for all the family.

Price: Adult £13, child £10 (age 3 – 16) Booking Essential on 0844 249 1895 TREE CLIMBING

Thu 28 and Fri 29 August, 10.30am - 5pm A tree top adventure in Cliveden’s woodlands provided by The Great Big Tree Climbing Company.

Price: £17.50 per person for one hour session. Normal admission charges apply to spectators and accompanying adults. Booking essential on 0844 249 1895

WILD WEDNESDAY

Wednesday 27 August, 11am – 3pm Get stuck into some fun outdoor adventures whatever the weather, every Wednesday in the local school holidays. Ideal for children aged 4-11.

This week’s activities are co-ordinated by the Ranger team.

Price: Child £2 (plus normal admission charges). No booking required.

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holidays. This week’s theme is witches and wizards. Discover all the amazing activities that can be done with sticks and have a go at some craft activities too.

Price: Child £2 (plus normal admission charges). No booking required.

ROMEO AND JULIET

Saturday 6 September, 7 – 9pm Enjoy a special outdoor performance of Romeo and Juliet in the gardens at Cliveden.

Bring a picnic, something fizzy, some friends and relax.

Price: Adult £16.50, child £10 (age 3 – 16) Booking Essential on 0844 249 1895 CAR DISPLAY

Sunday 14 September, 12 noon – 3pm Enjoy a tantalising line-up of extra special cars on the Grand Avenue.

Free after normal admission charges. No booking required.

SEPTEMBER WILD WEDNESDAY – ASTONISHING STICKS

Wednesday 3 September, 11am – 3pm Get stuck into some fun outdoor adventures whatever the weather, every Wednesday in the local school holidays. Ideal for children aged 4-11.

The last Wild Wednesday of the summer

For National Trust news and further information about events at Cliveden visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden or call 01628 605 069. Book event tickets via the website or call the Box Office on 0844 249 1895.

Booking charges apply.

Location: Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6 0JA.

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When I arrive at Renshaw’s studio in Southport Four yyears ears have passed since I first met Renshaw as to discuss his forthcoming exhibition ‘The Sky is Those who pur purchase rchase chase an original original he attended his inaugural solo exhibition at Gallery Not the Limit’, I am greeted with a smile and very painting on September 20th will be Rouge. A promising emerging painterr,, the event large windows capturing the full, intense glare of entered enterred into a prize prriz izze draw to win one of show wcased his remarkable talent and compelled a the late July sun. Naturallyy, there isn’t a candle in the coveted coveted limited edition w works. o orrks. national audience to sit up and pay attention. The man sight - health and safety regulations see to that – For For full details, contact himself left a lasting impression on those who met him and I am left with the understanding that the artist 01582 760332 that dayy;; a soft accent betrayyed his northern roots and a revveres the dedication and commitment of the painters friendly demeanour disarmed those who might suspect an through the ages, to keep painting even when their eyes artist of displaying stereotypical ‘diva-ish’ tendencies. After the fail and their backs ache. Indeed adorning the walls is the melee had subsided, paintings grasped tightly in the arms of collectors tweaked war time adage, ‘Keep Calm and Paint On.’ The unintentional returning home, Renshaw reflected on the contrast of his day to day life to his reference to history elegantly summarises Renshaw’s approach to his first experience in exhibition. “I’m really very traditionalâ€?, he confessed, “I’m work; traditional, tional, honest, authentic values values crafted ed into a captivvating, ating, a painter‌that’s what I doâ€?. contemporary blend of colour and story.

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Today Renshaw has quite a different problem than candlelight vversus ersus electricity on his hands with the blistering heat warming the studio to temperatures well well above comfort. The artist howev ever er is in good spirits; he moved into the space only 18 months ago and is still luxuriating in it. Boar oards ds are leant carefully against the wall and on work benches in var various stages of undress; undr ess; primed, under-painted and partially detailed. The artist demonstrates that he paints in oils from back to front, mixing just seven seven colours primarily to start with the skies – the foundation of ever every completed work. It is this heavenly heav enly aspect of his work to which the exhibition owes its name.

The flurry of activity is in aid of the approaching exhibition date; Saturday 20th September will celebrate the culmination of months of preparation and perseverance to assemble a collection of original paintings which will expose the breadth of Renshaw’s themes. As the only dedicated show of his work in the country this year year ear,, the artist has chosen this ev event ent to rev eveal eal a new chapter in the story dedicated to Doris and Ted, the protagonists of the Northern Romance series which hav havee captiv captivated ated an ever evergrowing audience.

The decision echoes his debut exposition at the Hertfordshir dshiree based gallery in 2010, during which collectors first caught sight of the star crossed lovers. Little did Renshaw expect the overwhelming reaction to these fiv e paintings, inspired inspir ed by his desir desiree to introduce emotional narratives to his work.

The catalyst was his family, family, three generations of romantic and par parental ental love stories. The unconditional commitment of Renshaw’s grandmother Peggy to her husband Lawrence even even after his pr prematur ematuree passing in his early forties left ematur a lasting impression on the artist as a youth.

been with since the tender age of 16. In a relationship of twenty twenty four years, married for twenty one, the pair had children yyoung. oung. Daughter Alison has recently turned 22, with son Max just 18. Max makes an appearance whilst I am there and it is clear that immediately Renshaw has taken his artist hat off and put his father hat on. The two talk about directions to an unknown destination, before Max makes a hasty exit fearing he is late. Renshaw checks his phone periodically thereafter eafter,, pausing between brushstrokes.

The family frequently trav avel el together together,, with Renshaw plotting how to softly negotiate his agenda to scale mountains, visit lakesides and rise at dawn in the name of inspiring his art. His landscapes subtly question the viewer; is the patch of sunlight streaming through the clouds the storm passing to leavee a perfect twilight or is it the leav last glow before the squall?

Collectors have have been charmed, dazzled and genuinely mov moved by the original paintings he produces. Renshaw admits, “I’m conscious I’ve been asked to do limited editions as w well ell and though I’m not interested in producing prints I want to giv givee collectors the opportunity to acquire something a little bit different.� I learn that a single limited edition work will be exclusiv clusively ely available available at the exhibition, and a ‘Southern Romance’ may be on the horizon.

Having worked as a professional artist for a decade and recently celebrating his fortieth birthday last November ember,, I ask him about his ambitions; what would he like to achieve next? He smiles at me conspiratorially and replies, “the sky is not the limit’.

David David Renshaw Renshaw will be in personal attendance at Gallery Gallery Rouge Rouge Harpenden H arpenden on Satur Saturday day 20th September September 4-7pm. ‘‘The The S Sky ky is Not Not the L Limit’ imit’ opens at 10am that morning and continues daily to Tuesday Tuesday 23rd, 23rd, closing at 5.30pm.

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“I wanted to represent the idea of real romance and genuine lov love�, though the artist is keen to make clear that there is a reality to his positiv positivee message.

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Club Life!

ounded in 1908, Stoke Park became the first Country Club in the UK, influenced by the great country clubs of America.

Offering a variety of facilities and services for the whole family, with an emphasis on enhancing your lifestyle through meeting new people, attending wonderful events and improving yourself via sport, wellness and fitness, 106 years later, membership still remains one of the best in the country!

Stoke Park is famous for so many things, but are you aware of all that there is to offer?

And when was the last time you visited?

Stoke Park is known as: a Golf Club, a Tennis Club, a Health Club, a breath taking Wedding Venue, a 5 Star Luxury Hotel, an Award Winning Spa and Pool, an Award Winning Restaurant Humphry’s, an Iconic Movie Location, and the venue for world class events, such as The Boodles tennis and

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the recent Elton John and Katherine Jenkins concerts.

All these elements combine to provide the truly iconic, unique and much loved estate, but what remains at the heart of Stoke Park is the Country Club and its Members.

So, why join Stoke Park?

Stoke Park offers the best leisure facilities combined with outstanding friendly service.

All Members feel immediately relaxed and for many it is seen as their second home.

Whether you are playing a round on the 27 hole Championship golf course designed by the legendary Harry Colt in 1908, exercising with a personal trainer in the gym, sampling Executive Chef Chris Wheeler’s latest cuisine or making the most of the acclaimed tennis facilities, the aim is to always provide Members with the finest in service, hospitality and facilities, not to mention a packed social calendar and to be something which they are proud to be members of.

So many events take place during the year, from fabulous gourmet evenings in the 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, Humphry’s to Ladies Lunches, to the Summer Ball to Bonfire Night, with sensational fireworks to the children’s Christmas Parties. The Club is full of life and being a member is a great way to enhance your social life, as well as your health and wellbeing.

WHAT MEMBERSHIPS DO THEY OFFER?

Stoke Park offers various memberships for adults and children: SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

Extensive Social Calendar • 3 Restaurants & Bars • Themed Lunches • Bonfire Night • Christmas Parties • Gourmet Nights • Summer Ball • Al Fresco Dining Italian Dining • Modern British Cuisine • Impeccable Service

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HEALTH MEMBERSHIP

State-of-the-Art 4,000 sq.ft Gym • 3 Studios including Spinning and Hot Yoga • Large Indoor Pool • Steam Rooms • Sunbathing Terrace & Gardens • Personal Training • Technogym Equipment • Full Induction including Health Check • 50+ Classes a week included in your Membership

Roll-Ups Team Matches • Overseas Trips • Academy Membership (for those starting golf) JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Various options available inc Swimming • Tennis & Golf Lessons • Tennis & Golf Camps • Outdoor Playground Games Room • Creche • Kids Parties

TENNIS & HEALTH MEMBERSHIP

HOW GOOD IS STOKE PARK?

All the benefits of Health Membership plus: 3 Indoor, 4 Floodlit Artificial Clay & 6 Wimbledon Specification Grass Courts • LTA Coaches • Roll-Ups • Box Leagues • Team Matches • PlaySight Analysis System

In 2013 Stoke Park was awarded ‘Five AA Red Stars’, which is the highest accolade given by the renowned guide series. Five Red Stars are awarded for outstanding facilities, service and all-round customer experience.

With this award, Stoke Park gained the coveted rank of AA Inspector’s Choice, joining just 49 hotels in the UK. Other Five Red Star hotels include: Claridge’s, The Dorchester, The Ritz and Gleneagles. With this prestigious accolade, Stoke Park became the only club in England to have Five Red Stars.

GOLF MEMBERSHIP

27 Hole 1908 Championship Golf Course • Grass & All-weather Practice Range , Chipping & Pitching Areas • Teaching Academy • Indoor Swing Studio • PGA Coaches • Video Analysis • Putting Green •

Stoke Park also won the maximum ‘5 Bubbles’ status by the independent assessor, the Good Spa Guide, the ‘Best Family Hotel’ award at the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, ‘Thalgo Spa of the Year’ award and ‘Best Local Menu’ award at the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Life Food and Drink Awards.

Stoke Park was named within the ‘Top 50 Best British Hotels’ by the Independent, Tatler Restaurant Guide stated that our Executive Chef Chris Wheeler had cooked ‘two of the best dishes they had eaten all year’ and Men’s Fitness magazine named us within the ‘Top 5 Best Fitness Spa breaks’, amongst many other press accolades.

To arrange a show round or for more information please contact the Membership Team on 01753 717179 or email nlyall@stokepark.com www.stokepark.com Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks, SL2 4PG AUGUST2014 31

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Open House will be a unique opportunity to see, explore and learn about amazing architecture and design in your area and across London o ovver one weekend. More than 800 buildings of all kinds will open their doors across London, alongside a programme of neighbourhood walks, engineering and landscape tours, cyycle cle rides and experts’ talks - all for free.

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A LEGAL LULLABY ENSURES PEACE OF MIND FOR NEW PARENTS

f someone in your family is expecting the patter of tiny feet, then prepare for life to change in a big way. Of course, the early days will fly by in a routine of feeding, bathing and grabbing a few hours of much-needed sleep. As the child grows up however, there are many financial and legal considerations to think about alongside the more day-to-day battles, such as persuading them to eat their vegetables or tearing them away from the latest social media trend.

According to an annual report from insurer LV=, the cost of raising a child and supporting them through university until the age of 21, is now over £227,000, which includes food and clothing, hobbies and education.

Planning ahead and preparing for both the expected and the unexpected is something that the private client practice at B P Collins believes is essential. Senior associate Christine Moore, explains: “We know any parent will be completely focused on their latest arrival, but it’s important they take time out to consider how to protect and support their expanding family in the longer term.

“There are many things new parents – and grandparents – can do at an early stage to help secure a child’s financial future, for example, by setting up a trust to pay for school fees, or dividing an estate in a particular way.

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As a new parent, consider the following tips: • Make a will to ensure your children are adequately provided for in the event of your death. You may have additional children in the future, so ask your solicitor for the best way to include them in the will.

• Appoint guardians for any children under 18 so, if the worst happens, you know who will take responsibility for looking after them.

• If grandparents are keen to help, then talk to them about Inheritance Tax planning. Putting a trust in place now can help with future expenses such as school or university fees.

• Although children can demand their inheritance at 18, many parents take the view that they would prefer their children to be older and more responsible before managing a large sum of money.

Trusts can be written into wills to ensure that any monies are only inherited at a later date, although they could potentially be accessed to pay for items such as university fees.

• Where there are children from different marriages or previous relationships, it’s important to consider how to treat them fairly, especially if one child is likely to inherit from another source such as a grandparent. A solicitor can help you explore the best way to achieve this.

• This can also apply where an individual wishes his or her children to inherit capital from an estate rather than it passing outright to a spouse (particularly if it is a second marriage). Ensuring there are flexible trusts within a will can ensure assets are protected.

• When dividing an estate between children, the ability to include lifetime gifts can be a helpful way for parents to help their children out financially, for example, when they are buying their first home.

Call a member of the private client team at Gerrards Cross based B P Collins LLP on 01753 279030 or email your enquiry to privateclient@bpcollins.co.uk

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celebrations around the country will be included as part of the liv ve e coverage on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Radio 3, while digital TV viewers can choose to watch the Royal Albert Hall.

Fancydr dress is an optional extra: from dinner jackets to patriotic T-shirts. Many use the occasion for an exuberant display of Britishness. Union Flags are carried and waved by the Prommers, especially during Rule, Britannia!�. Flags, balloons and party poppers are all welcomed.

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The magnificent Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests for a sit down meal, while the Boardroom can accommodate 150 guests for a civil

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You only get one chance to create memories that will last a lifetime, so why not let the Brocket Hall estate set the scene for your big day? A licensed civil wedding venue set in 543 acres of stunning parkland, the Brocket Hall estate offers three locations to suit the scale of your celebrations and the size of your guest list perfectly.

ceremony and up to 200 for an evening reception. There are 30 luxurious double bedrooms within Brocket Hall and a further 16 bedrooms in the Melbourne Lodge, sleeping a maximum of 88 guests.

Offering complete exclusivity for you and your guests, the house can only accommodate one wedding on each day. Let this beautiful house become yours for your special day and allow the wedding team to take care of every detail. The experienced team of event managers are on hand to assist with all aspects of your big day ensuring your day is everything and more that you could wish for.

Brocket Hall Golf Club The Watershyppes Clubhouse could not be set in a more idyllic location and is the perfect venue for your big day. Overlooking the tranquil Broadwater with views of the classic, par five, eighteenth hole over the water, the Clubhouse provides first class private dining facilities in tranquil surroundings.

and celebration. The experienced restaurant manager will discuss all the details of your big day and your specially selected menu will be prepared and served by Head Chef Marcus McGuinness and his team.

For larger celebrations, exclusive use of the beautiful restaurant is available catering for wedding parties up to 60 guests.

The Oak Room can accommodate 120 guests comfortably for a formal dinner and dance, and 150 people for a cocktail buffet with dancing. The room has a vaulted oak beam ceiling and direct access to the terrace for your drinks reception, with glorious views across the water and to Brocket Hall.

Guests will be able to enjoy superb views over the Broadwater Lake and beyond to the majestic Brocket Hall. This former Hunting Lodge and immediate grounds offer superb photographic opportunities that will provide many happy memories that will last a lifetime.

For a more intimate venue, the elegant Piano Lounge is ideal, seating up to 26 people for a meal, in elegant and timeless surroundings. And for the golfing fanatic, weddings can be combined with the Estate’s highly regarded championship golf courses and tuition at the Palmerston Golf Academy.

Beautifully appointed bedrooms are available in Melbourne Lodge, the 18th century former stables, which now houses 16 luxury bedrooms.

The Golf Club accommodates only one wedding on each day, giving you the personal service and exclusivity required to ensure your day is everything and more that you could wish for. Menus are created using the finest ingredients, complimented by the highest standards of service.

This winter we have created some very special wedding packages for this wonderful time of year. The estate is breathtaking all year round but with open fires, stunning winter scenery and our three beautifully appointed venues, winter on the Brocket Hall estate is a magical time to celebrate your big day with family and friends.

Sumptuous accommodation is available in Melbourne Lodge, the 18th century former stables, which houses 16 luxury bedrooms. It too overlooks the beautiful waters of the Broadwater, the 9th Green and Brocket Hall.

Winter Weddings on the Brocket Hall Estate

Winter wedding packages start at just ÂŁ5995,00 please take a look at our website for further information www.brocket-hall.co.uk/weddings or call 01707 368897

Auberge du Lac With four beautifully appointed private dining rooms seating from 2 – 28 guests, Auberge du Lac is perfect for the more intimate wedding ceremony

For more information regarding weddings on the Brocket Hall estate, please contact Louise Felstead on 01707 368897 or via email louise.felstead@brocket-hall.co.uk

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Saying ‘I do’ later in life ecently released statistics reveal that an increasing number of so-called “baby boomers” are marrying after the age of 65.

According to information from the Office for National Statistics, 25% more men and 20% more women are now saying “I do” as they reach their retirement years and one in 10 of over 65s is marrying for the first time.

Family lawyer Laura McSherry, says while cupid’s arrow may strike a little later for some, others are likely to be marrying for more practical reasons.

“It may be that this trend is driven by increased life expectancy and the desire to share the years of retirement with a spouse. The change in social attitudes towards re-marriage means that there is no longer a stigma about marrying twice or more,” she said.

“But while the majority are likely to marry for conventional reasons, it can’t go unnoticed that being married is much more advantageous when it comes to tax planning and avoiding paying inheritance tax (IHT).”

Laura explains that assets that pass on death to a spouse are exempt from IHT, and the IHT allowance, currently set at £325,000, is still available to pass assets to others. Additionally, if not all of a deceased spouse’s allowance is used, the remaining can be utilised by the surviving spouse, and so increase the amount that the surviving spouse can leave before incurring a liability to IHT. She says older couples who marry are likely to have a more realistic and pragmatic view of married life, especially those who have been married before and have children from a previous relationship.

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would happen to the assets they built up prior to meeting their intended future spouse if things do not work out,” she continued.

“This is especially important if there are children from an earlier relationship as they will often want to safeguard resources for their own offspring.”

She recommends considering a pre-nuptial agreement specifying what should happen in the event of the relationship breaking down and says this can also help a couple to avoid the indignity of a squabble and potentially protracted court proceedings about who gets what.

Although pre-nuptial agreements are not legally binding in this country, Laura says considerable weight is given to them and, even where an agreement cannot be upheld in its entirety, a judge is required to make an award as close as possible to the terms of the agreement in order to meet the claimant spouse’s needs.

When drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement there are strict criteria to be met, including ensuring that no undue influence is used on either party. Full and detailed consideration also needs to be given to the terms of the agreement, to ensure it will meet both parties’ needs in the event of divorce and separation, while still protecting each spouse’s own resources.

The family team at leading law firm B P Collins has a wealth of experience on the topic and Laura says if you’re planning a wedding and want advice on a pre-nuptial agreement, it’s essential to seek expert advice well in advance of the big day.

Contact family lawyers at B P Collins by calling 01753 279046 or email a member of the team in confidence at familylaw@bpcollins.co.uk.

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he 72nd floor of The Shard has gone green with AstroTurf, creating London’s highest lawn, 800ft above the city in The View from The Shard’s open air viewing platform. With tennis fans still on a high from Wimbledon, this will be a real treat to get into the spirit even higher up!

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This is just part of a packed programme of events taking place throughout the course of the summer...

10th August – London’s Highest Picnic with Fortnum & Mason For one day only, guests to The View from The Shard will have the chance to book a Fortnum & Mason picnic ‘hamperling’ to enjoy out in the open air on the green AstroTurf of Level 72. A limited number of tickets including a hamper and blanket reservation will be released in July on The View from The Shard website.

Until 6th September: Summer Special Silent Discos with Time Out After a sell-out first season, Silent Discos return to The View from The Shard this summer to host a series of events at the visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building. Summer specials will take place with a music channel dedicated to the best tunes on a theme, celebrating musical 42

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highlights such as Mick Jagger’s birthday and Kate Bush’s 2014 tour.

Tickets ÂŁ37.50, available to book online with Time Out: www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/silent-disco-at-the-viewfrom-the-shard 26th July - “Best of British Bandsâ€? for Mick Jagger’s Birthday 6th September - “Best of British female artistsâ€? celebrating Kate Bush’s first tour since in 1979 The View from The Shard is the new premium attraction at the top of The Shard, London’s newest landmark. The View from The Shard is the highest vantage point in Western Europe and the only place where it is possible to see all of London all at once. For more information and to book tickets visit www. theviewfromtheshard.com Booking information: Tickets and gift certificates can be booked in advance online at www.theviewfromtheshard.com or via telephone at 0844 499 7111 (booking fee applies for telephone bookings only). Advance tickets are priced at ÂŁ24.95 for adults or ÂŁ18.95 for children.

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Spring/Summer 2015 Collections ondon Fashion Week is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers. The event is organised by the British Fashion Council and funded by a number of sponsors (including principal sponsor Vodafone). It is a world of celebrities and famous people, beautiful and expensive clothes and general fashion glitz.

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London Fashion Week puts London and British fashion firmly on the global stage; it is estimated that orders of over ÂŁ100m are placed during LFW each season. Over 5,000 visitors attend: buyers, TV & radio crews, journalists and photographers.

The vibrant and internationally renowned London Fashion Week is always exciting and inspirational, and next month’s event will in no doubt prove to be just that once again, all housed under one roof in the neo-classical surrounds of Somerset House.

British Fashion Council have announced the provisional schedule of designers who will be showcasing their Spring/Summer 2015 collections at London Fashion Week next month. Returning to the show this season, are luxury brands including Temperley London, Jasper Conran, House of Holland, John Rocha, Nicole Farhi, Julien Macdonald, Mulberry, Matthew Williamson, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Burberry Prorsum, Jonathan Saunders, Hunter Original and Pringle of Scotland.

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fashion labels that will receive sponsorship to showcase Spring/Summer 2015 collections at London Fashion Week from the newly focused designer support initiative, NEWGEN sponsored by TOPSHOP. Catwalk sponsorship: 1205, Lucas Nascimento and Marques’ Almeida Presentation sponsorship: Ashley Williams, Danielle Romeril, Faustine Steinmetz and Ryan Lo. Designer Showrooms sponsorship: Claire Barrow Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, commented: “It’s with pleasure that we are able to offer this incredibly talented and diverse group of designers NEWGEN support to help guide their journey towards commercial success both at home and overseas. All recipients sit at the helm of Britain’s creative success and we look forward to seeing their upcoming collections this September�.

Previous NEWGEN winners include Alexander McQueen, Antonio Berardi, Christopher Kane, David Koma, Jonathan Saunders, Julien Macdonald , Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll and Sophia Kokosalaki.

For more information about London Fashion Week at Somerset House, including up-to-date schedules, news, video and much more go to www.londonfashionweek.co.uk Follow on Twitter @LondonFashionWk and join the conversation #LFW

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Stay one step ahead B arker shoes have been an English tradition for more than one hundred years. Only the most carefully selected leathers are used and the uppers are shaped on a last by hand.

Many other traditional shoemaking methods are still employed including slow natural drying and polishing. This is why Barker English shoes have a unique quality that no machine can match.

Barker’s have been making shoes in the Northamptonshire village of Earls Barton since 1880. In a changing world, it's good to know you can still find perfection if you look for it. The foundation stone of the Barker brand was laid in a humble cottage in the heart of England's shoe manufacturing industry in 1880, by an enterprising Northamptonshire boot maker.

Arthur Barker was a skilled craftsman and natural innovator, whose waterproof peg-sole boots were highly sought after (the pegs would swell when wet and make the sole waterproof ). Unable to satisfy increasing demands, he employed other craftsmen in surrounding villages to fulfil his growing order book. With a keen eye on the future and a shrewd sense of timing, Barker invested in factory premises at the turn of the century, later securing contracts to supply the British army with boots during the First World War. One thing for sure, it is craftsmen and fine materials that makes good shoes. At Barkers, there is no shortage of either.

Our craftspeople produce some 200,000 pairs of hand lasted sewn shoes each year.

Whether it’s a casual boat shoe to wear with jeans or a classic monk to be worn with a suit, there is a wide selection of styles to choose from.

Available from sizes 6-12 it couldn’t be easier to put your best foot forward.

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HAY FEVER HELL ay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, affects one in five people in the UK. According to John Collard, clinical director of Allergy UK, hay fever is a type of allergy. It happens when your body makes antibodies in response to certain triggers, such as pollen. It’s most common in children and, particularly, teenagers, but you can develop hay fever at any age. The symptoms usually include sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and stuffy nose.

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What causes hay fever?

In Britain, hay fever is mainly caused by grass pollen. Around 95% of hay fever sufferers are allergic to grass pollen. Tree pollen can cause hay fever too. Around a quarter of hay fever sufferers are allergic to tree pollen. Mould spores and weed pollen can also trigger symptoms.The pollens that cause hay fever vary from person to person and region to region. The amount of pollen in the air will affect how bad your hay fever is. There’s more likely to be more pollen in the air on hot, dry, windy days than on cool, damp, rainy days. Research shows that pollution, such as cigarette smoke or car exhaust fumes, also makes some allergies worse.

When is hay fever worst?

The time of year at which you begin to experience hay fever symptoms depends on the types of pollen you’re allergic to. Trees release their pollen in March to early May while grasses release pollen from late May to early August. Weeds and certain shrubs release their pollen in late summer. The hay fever season can therefore last from March to October. And if you’re unlucky enough to be allergic to more than one type of pollen, you may only have just two or three months without symptoms in the winter before the cycle starts again.

Tips to relieve hay fever Avoiding exposure to pollen is the best way to reduce the allergic symptoms of hay fever: Keep windows shut at night and first thing in the morning Stay indoors when the pollen count is high (between 50 and 150) Wear wraparound sunglasses.

Put some petroleum jelly just inside your nostrils to trap some of the pollen.

Don’t mow the grass or sit in fields or large areas of grass.

Wash your hands and face regularly.

Avoid exposure to other allergens, such as pet fur, or environmental irritants, such as insect sprays or tobacco smoke.

Hay fever treatment As with most allergies, the best way to control hay fever is to avoid the triggers. However, it’s difficult to avoid pollen, particularly during the summer.

Even straightforward hay fever can be debilitating, causing runny eyes, sleepless nights, bunged-up nose and headaches. A range of over-thecounter products can treat the symptoms of hay fever, including tablets, nasal sprays, eye drops and creams. Antihistamines are the usual treatment for the main symptoms, such as itchy, watery eyes and runny nose, while steroid nasal sprays are the main treatment for a stuffy nose.

Hay fever in pregnancy Hay fever during pregnancy can be a particular problem.

Hormonal changes make nasal congestion more common during pregnancy, and this often gets worse during hay fever season. Pregnant women are also advised not to take some hay fever medicines.

Hay fever and asthma Speak to your GP or pharmacist before you decide on a hay fever treatment. It’s particularly important to speak to your GP if you have asthma. Hay fever often makes asthma symptoms worse. If this happens, you may need to increase the dosage of your asthma medication.

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SMELLS SMELL S LIKE SUMMER Beauty Bea aut u y bulletin bulletin :: Feeling hot DonÂ’t let the sun dictate your wardrobe this summer. A whopping 37% of us avoid grey clothing for fear of sweat patches, according to new research from anti-perspirant Triple Dry. Sweatiness also means over half of us avoid tight clothing when the barometer rises. When it comes to sweaty situations, 14% of people admit they are not confident that their deodorant would keep them dry. :: Recessionista alert Facial emergency? Call on the Skin Doctors at TJ Hughes. The skincare range is currently radically reduced, with prices from ÂŁ6.99 while le stocks last (www w.tjhughes .tjhughes.co.uk).

ormulations ations for summer summe scents are lighter and fresher, so you donÂ’t get oppressive feeling on yo skin once temperatures start soaring. Not only do they smell amazing, the evocative packagi looks like it belongs in a luxury suitcase alongside your bikinis and kaftans! With scents this good, youÂ’ll be praying for an Indian summer so you can carr on spritzing....

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ccord, alongside sensual woody notes nd fresh musky tones, ÂŁ34.99 for 60ml DT ( The Perrfume Shop).

SEASIDE CHIC Who doesn nÂ’Â’t want a fragrance box that resembles a beach deckchair?

Vivienne WestwoodÂ’s limited edition Sunny Alice is just as reminiscent of summer with zingy top notes of yellow mandarin and pink pepper thatÂ’s fresher than a seaside breeze, ÂŁ49.50 for 75ml EDT ( The Peerrfume Shop).

DIVE IN Water babies will lap up the th aquatic notes in Davidoff Cool Wat aterÂ’s limited edition Coral Reef. Notes of melon are mixed with a fresh bouquet of

lily of the valley for an invigorating eau de toilette, ÂŁ35 for 100ml EDT (Debenhams).

POOL POSING Kick back poolside via Issey MiyakeÂ’s L LÂ’Eau Â’Eau DÂ’Issey Summer bottle featuring a pool mosaic of starfish and seahorses. The top notes of grapefruit, passion fruit and guava make for an explosively refreshing summer spritz, ÂŁ40 for 100ml EDT (H House of F Frraser).

SUN W WORSHIPP ORSHIPPER Celebrate the sunshine season with GhostÂ’s new Eclipse scent. The fruity-floral eau de toilette combines fruity top notes with warm base notes of amber and musk, while the deep golden red and orange bottle resembles a heady sunset, from ÂŁ24 for 30ml EDT (Superrdrug).

Tried & test test ested ed Abi Jackson Jackson attempts to lose inches in 60 minutes flat with a wrap wrap treatment.

IÂ’ve never had a body wrap before. IÂ’m more of a massage girl, plus IÂ’ve always been a bit cynical about them. But when I hear about the new Shrinking Violet wrap, which is already gaining quite a following, IÂ’m tempted to try it before bikini season. The treatmentÂ’s available in around 6,000 salons across the UK. Before heading to Dolly Birds of London (www.dollybirdsoflondon.co.uk) for mine (www.dollybir IÂ’m sent a list of instructions: drink plenty of water but no caffeine, alcohol or fizzy drinks, and eat lighter meals in the 24 hours beforehand. Dolly BirdÂ’s Katy Istack instantly puts me at ease and explains everything. I strip to my bikini pants before she takes my measurements and begins by dry brushing my skin. Then she massages in the Shrinking Violet formula.

It contains a ‘complex mixture of essential oils’ and smells absolutely divine.

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Next comes the crucial wrapping. The roll of clear plastic may look like ordinary cling film but itÂ’s actually Wrapture. Katy explains that using normal cling filmÂ’ filmÂ’s not advised and may even be quite dangerous.

The Wrapture traps heat, helping the oilsÂ’ active ingredients penetrate deeper to break down fat cell content, which is then flushed out of your system through your pee, basically. basically. Katy wraps up my limbs and torso then wraps my legs together.

Clients who donÂ’t like the idea of their chest being wrapped can have the top half left open. I was worried about feeling claustrophobic but I actually found it OK. When Katy helps me lie down, down, IÂ’m so relaxed that I soon drift off.

FEELING FRUITY Embrace vacation mode with Miller HarrisÂ’ limited edition Summer C ollection. Three citrus fragrances are av ailable in collectable bottles: Citron Citron, Tangerine Vert and Le Petit Grain, ÂŁ65 each each for for50ml 50mlEDP EDP, av ailable June (www (www.miller .millerharris.com). .miller harris.com).

OCEAN GODDESS Make a splash with Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Limited Summer Edition. The collector bottle and metal can canholder holderrreflect the undersea world with a decorative siren, star fish and shell, ÂŁ40 for 125ml EDT (H (House ouse of FF Frraser).

SUMMER, BOTTLED You canÂ’t mess with a classic - unless itÂ’s a sunshine-friendly version of Calvin KleinÂ’s ck one. The Summer edition opens with notes

of frozen lime, grapefruit and juicy melon for the per fect scent accompaniment to sorbet slurping, ÂŁ32 for for 100ml 100mlEDT EDT (Boots).

AFRICAN ADVENTURE ADVENTURE Escape to the u ltramarine skies and red dust trails of Zanzibar, the inspiration behind Roger & GalletÂ’s new Gingembre Rouge. The natural spray is light and refreshing but with spicy,, addictive notes like ginger, ÂŁ32 for spicy 100ml (M (Mar arks & Spencer).

BEACH BABE BEACH Wear Bobbi BrownÂ’s bestselling Beach fragrance on holiday and evoke memories of sun, sea and sand once youÂ’re home. The eau de parfum is an intoxicating blend of sand jasmine, sea spray ay,, and mandarin, ÂŁ48 for 50ml EDP (www www.bobbibr .bobbibrown.co.uk).

An hour later, she carefully cuts me out and massages in any oil remnants. When she re-takes my measurements, IÂ’m amazed - IÂ’ve shed seven inches in total, including half an inch on each thigh and an inch on my tummy. tummy. This isnÂ’ isnÂ’t a miracle cure though; I need to lay off the caffeine, booze and junk food and avoid showering for another 72 hours while the treatment remains active. For those wanting more significant inch-loss, longer courses are advised, but a single session is a great quick-fix before a holiday or special occasion. I leave feeling lighter and relaxed and my skin feels beautifully soft and nourished to boot.

Shrinking Violet treatment, available in salons nationwide, starting from ÂŁ80.

To find treatments near you, call 0800 567 7235

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& INTRODUCING LOUISE AND TERESA KLAMER

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ack in the early 90’s, Louise and Teresa started working in the Cambridge based family businesses. It was here that our sister duo started to develop the passion and drive that would determine the outcome of their shared dream and vision to build their own successful hair salon.

For Louise and Teresa, continuing their training is a very important part of their focus and passion. Having both obtained their NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Hairdressing whilst in their early 20’s, they both then spent some time working in London, learning the trade and gaining the required skills to become great stylists.

Their desire to constantly improve their skills has led them both to attend and take part in a wide variety of courses including L’Oreal Colour Keys, Steven Goldsworthy Hair Up, Advanced Cutting and Colour and Goldwell Perming, to name just a few.

Teresa (left) travelled overseas in 2006 and was lucky enough to visit Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia. Whilst she was abroad, Teresa took the opportunity to broaden her experience by working in salons and learnt how to cut, style and colour various hair types and textures. Around her work commitments, Teresa was also able to take in her surroundings and to absorb all of the cultural highlights that each country had to offer. Teresa’s time overseas saw her gain some very valuable knowledge and experience and only increased her passion and desire to succeed in business.

Louise (right) continued with her studies in the UK, only this time she decided to head in the direction of becoming an educator herself. Having completed several teaching qualifications, Louise was rewarded for all of her hard work and

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dedication when she was awarded the prestigious “Educator of the Year award” in 2004. This in turn has encouraged Louise and Teresa to work with and help develop the skills of their “home grown” stylists.

In 2009 Louise and Teresa opened a franchise salon, which provided them with a wealth of knowledge and experience both in running a business and in nurturing a very talented team of stylists. Over the following three years the sisters guided their salon to being the best in the company, which was confirmed when they were awarded their first award as two successful business women which was “Franchisees of the Year 2012”.

With the confidence, talent, experience and drive, 2014 sees the Klamer sister’s open their first salon of their very own. With an amazing team by their side, they have been able to take this exciting step in order to spread their wings and begin to truly fulfil their dreams. This is a team who give 100% in everything they do and who strive to produce nothing short of perfection at all times. The whole team is very excited to have arrived in the incredibly picturesque town of Beaconsfield and they very much look forward to welcoming all of their clients, new and old, into their world “The House of Klamer”.

19a Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2PN Tel. 01494 671 771 Web. wwwhouseofklamer.co.uk

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Summer Menu Magical Mondays: Enjoy the magic of the Brazilian Blowdry at a discounted price every Monday. Short Hair £99 & Long Hair £125 Terrific Tuesdays: Enhance your cut with a beautiful colour. Receive 50% OFF any one colour service with a full Cut & Blowdry.

Wonderful Wednesdays: A treat for our senior citizens to enjoy. 25% OFF any one of our hairdressing services.

Timeless Thursdays: Take your time, we’re here from 9am to 9pm.

Fabulous Friday: Everyone should feel fabulous, enjoy 50% OFF our in salon treatments leaving your hair fabulously shiny & glossy.

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early a quarter of Brits (22%) only wear SPF when on holiday abroad, according to new research by Boots. Luckily y, the suncare industry is one e step ahead, with wi high-tech formulations and skin-enhancing ingredients to make application easier. “We ar all guilty of neglecting glecting our ski skin on occasion, but skin cancer rates are on the rise, so it’s mo important now than ever to ke k protected,” says Dr Sam Bunt cosmetic dermatologist. Be a safe sun goddess ess with our exp exper golden guide.

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Help even out skin tone from sun damage with complexion complexion brightening pads.

Our testers boost their skin with three contenders: Origins Modern Friction Instant Brightening Pads, ÂŁ31 for 40 pads, available av ailable June (www.or (www.origins.co.uk) These double-sided pads have quite an overwhelming, alcoholic smell. Advised to use twice weekly on clean skin, I applied the thin pad in a circular motion and felt a slight tingling sensation.

Afterwards, my complexion felt smoother and looked brighter.

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can be tempting to skip applying sun protection all together, but this can leave your skin dangerously exposed,” warns Paul Banwell, surgeon and skin cancer expert. “ The way you would apply foundation is unlikely to reach the SPF on the label.

Get into the habit of using a highfactor SPF daily and then applying your make-up on top, or choose a high-tech SPF tinted moisturiser or sun BB.”

Riemann P20 Once a Day ay SPF30, from ÂŁ13.29 (nationwide)

which has a chart on the back of the bottle showing how many presses are needed to cover each body part.”

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SOLUTION: SOLUTION: “Apart from applying an SPF and avoiding peak Let your nails bloom to mark RHS times when the sun Chelsea Flower Show. Forget green is at its hottest, you fingers and pretty your talons with Nails Inc’s new Floral polishes. There are can increase skin’s protection five limited edition shades featuring by eating daisy-shaped matte glitter antioxidants particles, £12 each via fresh fr (www.nailsinc (www .nailsinc.com). and vegetables never or nutritional DILEMMA: I’m never entirely sure if I’m wear wearing supplements,” enough SPF and how long each suggests Dr Luca Russo, bottle should last. lecturer in cosmetic ess and £3.79 SOLUTION: SOLUTION: “A full body application should matology.. “ An excellent dermatology (leading chemists) utilise at least 35ml, to ensure maximum way to deliver powerful coverage and complete protection,” advises antioxidant protection to the Seena Seka, Calypso’s chief chemist. “ It’s skin is via topical application or often difficult to know how much is enough Mesotherapy, which inserts an when it comes to applying sun lotion to active cocktail of vitamins into yourself or your family family,, so look for guide the skin to provide key defence bottles like Calypso’s Press And Protect, where it is needed.”

:: bareMinerals Intensiv ntensive e Glo low w Pads Brightening Treatment, ÂŁ34 for 60 pads (www.bar (www.bareminerals.co.uk) Super-skinny pads but reasonably priced at ÂŁ34 for a tower of 60. Powered

by ActiveSoil Complex, they felt soothing on my sensitive skin and, after continued use, my skin looked brighter and more even in tone.

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I circled them over my face for 60 seconds at a time, as directed, and was greeted with a lovely post-facial glow.

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SHINGLES VACCINE AVAILABLE FOR OVER 50’S SHINGLES IS AN INFECTION OF THE NERVES THAT SUPPLY CERTAIN AREAS OF THE SKIN. SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE LIZ D’ARCY EVANS AT DOCTORNOW EXPLAINS MORE ABOUT THE VIRUS AND THE VACCINATION TO PREVENT IT. WHAT IS SHINGLES?

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR SHINGLES?

Shingles (herpes Zoster) is an infection of the nerves that supply certain areas of the skin. It presents as a painful rash and is especially common in older people and affects a specific part of the body, sometimes the face and eyes.

Treatment can ease the symptoms of shingles. In some cases it is appropriate to dispense antiviral medication. Most episodes of shingles clear up in two to four weeks.

IS THERE A VACCINE TO PREVENT SHINGLES?

IS SHINGLES THE SAME AS CHICKENPOX?

Both shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus. You can therefore catch chickenpox from someone with shingles, but only if you have not had chickenpox before. Likewise you can only have shingles if you have had chickenpox.

WHAT CAUSES SHINGLES?

Shingles is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus which also causes Chickenpox. After having chickenpox some of the virus survives and lies dormant for many years, re-emerging as shingles at a time when the person’s immune system is weakened. This can happen due to increasing age, stress or certain medications.

Here at DOCTORnow we offer a vaccine to protect against shingles, it is called Zostavax and is available to those over the age of 50.

IS THE VACCINE AVAILABLE ON THE NHS?

Yes, but currently only for patients aged 70 and 79, from September 2014 there are plans to also offer it to 78 year olds.

IS SHINGLES CONTAGIOUS?

No, shingles is not contagious; you cannot give shingles to someone else and you cannot catch shingles from someone with the virus.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SHINGLES?

The main symptoms include a rash, a headache and itchiness and tingling at the site. Most people experience localised pain in the affected area.

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WITH THE AWARD WINNING DENTIST

DR ShaMeeK POPat

WHAT A WONDERFUL SUMMER IT HAS BEEN AND GREAT START BY WATFORD LAST SATURDAY IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE PREMIERSHIP STARTING THIS WEEK, SHOULD BE AN EXCITING SEASON AHEAD ! ANYWAY NOW TO SOME Q&A’S Q. WHY DO I NEED REGULAR CHECK-UPS WHEN THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH MY TEETH? A. When we check your teeth at the practice, we see things you won’t see in the mirror no matter how closely you look. Just by saying open wide we can detect a number of problems that aren’t visible to the untrained eye. And the technology available to us gives us an additional advantage!

Your teeth can alert us to...

• Possible deterioration in fillings, crowns, and other restorations.

• We may spot the beginnings of root cavities or decay on the roots of your teeth which have been laid bare by receding gums.

• A close inspection can reveal troublesome periodontal pockets caused by gum disease, and sometimes it takes a radiograph and a little dental detective work, but we may even find indications of...

• New decay tucked under the gum line or hidden under existing fillings – two places

you just can’t see!

• You may not know it, but your teeth may have hairline fractures.

• You may not feel it yet, but a wisdom tooth may be impacted.

• Your gums can tell us about impending gum disease and your mouth may even show...

• The early warning signs of oral cancer.

All of these dental problems can be treated and often reversed if they are spotted in the early stages.

If you are ever tempted to skip an appointment because you don’t feel any pain and can’t see anything wrong, think again.

It’s what you can’t see that can cause the most trouble! Remember ... early diagnosis is key.

Q. CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ON LOOKING AFTER MY CHILDREN’S TEETH? A. While brushing is essential to ensure strong teeth, it also helps to prevent socially embarrassing conditions, like bad breath. The

threat of future cavities may not hold much weight when kids are rushing out the door.

Sometimes it’s the social angle that prompts them to pay more attention to their smile.

Tips for kids of all ages to promote healthy teeth and fresh breath: • Use a soft brush.

• Always use fluoride toothpaste.

• Brush your teeth at least twice daily.

• Brush your tongue gently and thoroughly and as far back as is comfortable.

• Floss daily, preferably before bed, to remove harmful food and plaque from between teeth.

• Wear a custom-fitted mouthguard when playing sports.

• Eat a balanced diet complete with milk products and crunchy vegetables.

Gum disease is often thought to be an adult problem, but children and teens are also susceptible. Just like adults, kids want to look and feel good, so encourage your child to start now to ensure a bright smile for tomorrow!

School-aged children become increasingly aware of their appearance, and the smallest thing may be the cause of self-consciousness.

Their next checkup appointment will present an ideal time for the dentist to assess their smile and to discuss orthodontic options.

Now is the time to teach your child good dental habits to ensure excellent dental health for many years to come.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT; ROSEBANK DENTAL PRACTICE, SHIRE LANE, CHORLEYWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD3 5NH WEB - WWW.ROSEBANKDENTAL.CO.UK EMAIL – INFO@ROSEBANKDENTAL.CO.UK • TELEPHONE - 01923 282 691 58

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Beauty Bea auty bulletin bulletin :: Ageing gracefully Women today are torn between the pressure to retain their youthful looks and their will to age gracefully y. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) believe that women are pressured to maintain their looks as they age, according to a recent study

by Clairol NiceÂ’n Easy y.. Three quarters (75%) maintain they are determined to age gracefully y, while wh more than a third of women (41%) said that they feel most judged in the workplace. :: Recessionista alert Find a discounted spa or treatment on the go. Wahanda found that more than 40% of their users booked their beauty slots while on the move so launched a new beauty booking app. Users can select a treatment type, treatment name or venue name and the app then delivers results from over 4,000 UK salons and spas, based on proximity to your device or chosen location.

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f youÂ’re struggling to reach your target with your diet , supplement your skincare with nutritional goodness as a starter. The skincare shelves are currently exploding with vitamin and mineral-rich products. Whether you want to go green, fruity or superfoody y, thereÂ’s a potion to enrich your skin. Up your fruit and veg content with these tasty treats.

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soft, clean, soothed and toned, ÂŁ16.50 (www w.kiehls.co.uk). Carrots have long been ttouted ted for their efficacy in improving sight, but now theyÂ’re a major skinoster too. The Organic PharmacyÂ’s rrot Butter Cleanser is infused with antioxidant carrot and calendula for a deep but gentle cleanse, ÂŁ34.96 (www w.theorganicpharmacy ganicpharmacyy.com).

Known for its high concentration of phytonutrients, avocado is another salad bowl regular with antiinflammatory powers. If a mushedup avocado face mask isnÂ’t for you, get that guacamole goodness with PaiÂ’s A Av vocado & Jojoba Hydrating Day Cream, for an unusual combo that intensively nourishes the skin, ÂŁ30 (www.paiskincare.com).

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FRUITY FRESH Forget homemade banana face masks, fruit-based beauty products

Tried & test test ested ed IÂ’ve never liked slippers. But then this winter, something happened. I fell in love with a pair of faux furry boots.

Running cosily right up to my ankle, they made forgetting about my feet for months far too easy. easy. Once the weather warmed up and I pulled out my open toe shoes and sandals, I looked down at my forlorn feet and realised some serious SOS needed to happen before baring them to the world. A bright polish wasnÂ’t enough, I needed a major pedicure.

SUPERFOOD SUPPS these days are seriously high-tech. Give your skincare regime a head-start with ElemisÂ’ A nutritional powerhouse, kale is the Papaya Enzyme Peel. A cult beauty fave, superfood thatÂ’s top of every nutritionistÂ’s the natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating menu. Include your hands in the veg benefits papaya and calming pineapple smooth with NourishÂ’s Argan & Kale Anti-Ageing and clarify the complexion. Its gentle Hand Cream. The organic Kale oil extract formulation means itÂ’s ideal for sensitive or helps refine and soften the skinÂ’s texture, mature skins, ÂŁ31 (www.timetospa.co.uk). as well as correcting uneven pigmentation, Get crushing on grapefruit to top up your ÂŁ12 (nourishskinr (nourishskinrange.com). ange.com). No time to seven-a-day fix for summer. They may whip up a green smoothie? Your daily dose of goodness is now available in a spoonful taste sour but they have sweet benefits for with FountainÂ’s The Super Green Molecule your face. Yes To Grapefruit has produced an entire facecare range formulated with that uses a blend of kelp and nature-like grapefruit to specifically help correct and hyaluronic acid to deliver chlorophyll, repair uneven skin tone and get your glow which improves detoxification and cellular back, ÂŁ3.99-ÂŁ14.99 (Boots) Up repair, ÂŁ27.99 (Selfridges). Antioxidant your antioxidant levels via protection helps defer the visible your night moisturiser signs of ageing and Acai is a when your skin cells are superfood thatÂ’s packed with them. If you donÂ’t working their hardest.

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ElemisÂ’ Sole Delight Foot Treatment dry feet and aims to soothe sore, rough, dry make them look exposable again. The treatmentÂ’s available at various locations nationwide, but I headed to The House of Rush in LondonÂ’ LondonÂ’s Piccadilly, Piccadilly, where I was eased into a reclining leather black throne, while the therapist remo emov ved the remains of my nails polish and filed and buffed my nails. She then filed my feet, focusing on specific areas of dryness like my heels and high-heel-attacked balls of my feet.

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Lisa Haynes Haynes tries to fall back in love with her feet after a winter of discontent

“I headed to The House House of R Rush ush in London’s London’s Piccadilly, Piccadilly, wher wheree I reclining was eased into a reclining leather black throne” throne” A tiny amount of Elemis Lime and Ginger Salt Scrub Glow was mixed in with Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, which made the scrub feel luxurious rather than scratchy atchy.. My feet were then soaked in a warm tub of creamy Skin Nourishing Milk Bath and patted dry. The therapist began cuticle work, making my toes look immediately more presentable - something I always neglect in DIY pedis. The Frangipani Monoi Body Oil was then used again for a luxurious foot massage, which felt like it unknotted all the tension from my soles.

As a finishing touch, my toes were painted with an Essie One Of A Kind coral polish and massaged with Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask, right up to my shins.

As a celebration, I went out and bought some new toe-baring sandals.

Slipper boots, youÂ’re officially in retirement - these feet look too good to hide.

Elemis Sole Delight Foot Foot Tr Treatment with Pedicur edicure, e, prices var aryy but a 70-minute treatments tr eatments start from around ÂŁ40-70, available nationwide (www.elemis.com) (www.elemis.com) AUGUST2014 61

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Your Garden: The Most Forgotten Room of Your House he housing market crash led many people to stay in the homes they were in and improve them or even extend, rather than moving up the property ladder. Even now as the market steadily improves, we are seeing an increase in extensions and renovations. Extending a property normally makes one think about an additional bedroom or maybe a larger kitchen diner – the most forgotten extra room we have at home is our garden.

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Improving your garden is a cost-effective way of extending your home. You will argue, no doubt, that in this country you cannot spend time in your garden all year round or use it like you would a room. But this all comes down to design. If designed correctly, there is no reason why a garden cannot be used in all seasons as an extra room to your house, whilst adding significant value to your property.

Often a garden will be landscaped according to what is already there. This is where a good and a great landscape designer differ. The brief is everything; understanding how you want to use your garden and interpreting this information to deliver imaginative solutions.

Bowles & Wyer is an award-winning landscape company, based on the Herts/Bucks border, who believe that successful design is distinguished by imagination and intuition; finding solutions from unexpected sources.

Partner, John Wyer, explains “We transform our client’s ideas into living, responsive landscapes�. Bowles & Wyer offer professional design services, with every designer trained to at least degree level and possessing vast experience and expertise.

Whilst the design is hugely important, there are three principal phases to consider whether you are planning an extension or transforming a garden: design, build and finish (or in gardening terms, aftercare). Key to the transformation, is continuity of workmanship. If you were adding a new room to your house, the architect would be involved at each stage to ensure the build reflected the design and was not misinterpreted in any way. This continuity of craftsmanship is also paramount when transforming your garden.

Bowles & Wyer have extensive in-house technical experience and knowhow, and can therefore look after the ‘build’ phase of your project without subcontracting the work or you needing to find a contractor to build the design. Bowles & Wyer offer garden design, build and aftercare to ensure the design meets your requirements and captures your imagination; the build successfully interprets the design and is of the highest quality; and the aftercare ensures longevity of the project.

Many companies will offer only design or one other element, but at Bowles & Wyer the importance and ability to see the project all the way through is what differentiates the company. In the words of famous landscape gardener, Humphrey Repton: “No work can be so well completed as under the eye of the person who designs the improvement�.

So do not forget your garden – it can extend your home, put value on your property and offer enjoyment all year round.

Bowles & Wyer - garden design, garden build & garden aftercare.

For more information, please visit www.bowleswyer.co.uk or call 01296 662439.

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composite door is not more expensive than UPVC and aluminium double glazed replacement doors, donÂ’t expect it to perform to the same standard as properly accredited and certificated energy rated composite door products.

For example, the “Ultimate Composite Door” from Rockdoor is a high class door which features a 50mm thick door sash 3mm thick external and internal skin, Argon filled double glazed units, soft coat thermally efficient glass and a carbon fibre reinforced inner-frame. Branded as “the Ultimate Door” it is believed by folk within the industry to be the most advanced thermally efficient and secure composite door available in the UK at present.

In addition, with a security rating of 1, the Ultimate composite door has a unique carbon fibre reinforced inner-frame, plus has German engineered multi point hook locks made from solid brass. Cylinder lock option and a durable guard protectors, 6-pin cylinder Winkhaus lo sash make the Ultimate Composite Door virtually impenetrable to burglars. The Ultimate door is designed to be as secure as possible.

Multipoint locks, steel drill plates, cylinder protectors, outer & inner frame reinforcing and anti-bumping cylinders all offer peace of mind to any UK homeowner.

The Ultimate Composite Door is made with a unique engineered door system ‘tailor made’ for strength, not ‘cut to fit’ which weakens a door. The Ultimate door is designed with a unique reinforced inner and outer-frame, specially designed to hold all the components including locks, deadbolts and hinges.

Thermally efficiency wise, the Ultimate Composite Door has an energy saving A-Rating for thermal performance thanks to its press glazed technology y,, sash thickness, PU foam, UPVC skins and thermally efficient glass. The heat loss of this particular composite door is the lowest in the industry, as the Ultimate door features high performance low-emissivity soft coated glass which offers excellent thermal insulation when incorporated within a Low E Argon filled double glazed unit.

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s students are getting ready to move into their rented accommodation this September, landlords are having to ensure that their homes are sorted in time for the new tenants.

Figures from QHS, the local heating experts, show that one in three private tenants (34%) has faced a household problem in the last twelve months, with boiler faults and other central heating problems the most common. Fourteen per cent of tenants had to contact their Landlord last year for a heating problem and it is therefore worth Landlord’s thinking ahead and considering what they can do to avoid a middle of the night call from their tenant.

1. Arrange an annual safety check – Landlords must obtain an annual CP12 service providing safety compliance for each property.

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the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the gas appliances and flues are maintained in a safe condition at all times.

Undertaking an annual safety check can ensure things are working properly and its less likely the boiler will pack up.

3. Enlist approved professionals - Landlords are required to ensure any tradesman who carry out repairs or maintenance on any gas installation is a Gas Safe Registered tradesman. It is worth every Landlord storing the number of a reliable engineer who can take the stress away if a tenant calls.

4. Install a new boiler - If the boiler is on its last legs it is worth investing in a new one.

It may feel like an expensive outlay but providing a tenant with a new boiler can actually save landlords over £300 a year in energy bills, as well as preventing a lot of late night calls from tenants needing a quick fix.

QHS MD Peter Tillotson said: “Landlords

have a lot to worry about and it’s worth looking at what can be done to prevent numerous calls from tenants. With boilers being the number one reason tenants call their landlords, it is worth planning ahead and getting a boiler service to ensure it is working efficiently. It can save a great deal of time and money in the long term.”

QHS has been installing, repairing and maintaining central heating and gas boiler systems in High Wycombe, Bucks and Herts. since 1995. QHS is one of the largest independent maintenance providers in the Bucks area, with its entire staff directly employed, ensuring the highest levels of customer service.

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Because retro-style requires such a bold approach, it also requires a certain personality to pull it off. There’s nothing laid-back or casual about retro-style decorating. On the contrary, it is loud, busy and most definitely “funky�.

Trying to furnish your entire home strictly from a specific era can become quite tricky, so you could mix the old with new, and accessorise with items that complement the era you are looking to portray.

So, how can you bring retro style decorating into your home? Let’s take a look at some common elements of this energising decorating style: Colors in Retro Decors One of the easiest ways to give a room a retro feel is to choose retro colours.

Fortunately, that’s not hard to do. Avocado green is by far the most popular retro colour choice, followed closely by mustard yellow and combinations of black, white and red. In addition, purple and hot pink both make a great addition to your retro decor. Don’t be surprised to find items that have a little of everything, with mixes of bright orange, green, indigo blue, and yellow on one single piece. Tie-dyed fabrics, checkered patterns, and elaborate paisley prints were also a trademark of the era.

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Music helped shape this decade as rock music mixed with disco fever, disco balls and disco dancing hit the groovy scene. Many 70’s homes were light, airy and free in reflection of the movements that were happening; activism, freedom and self-expression. There are many ways to integrate elements of 1970’s decor into your home without over doing it – there is the traditional retro style, or you may prefer for a more modern contemporary retro theme.

Get the 70’s look: Colour: Building your colour scheme around the hippie, ethnic style which would give you a more neutral palette of earth tones i.e. beige, sage green, sand, brown, mustard, burnt orange, navy, plum, aubergine, wine and deep shades of purple. Brown and cream with orange and avocado were the most popular colour choices of the seventies. Of course there is the disco vibe, additional colours of silver and gold that you could fuse into your design ideas.

Walls: Look for a fabulous wallpaper which you could add to your room or use to make a stunning mural. Vinyl wallpaper was popular during the 70’s however today there are many incredible designs that are paper or fabric backed.

Patterned fabrics also make great murals so enjoy looking through lots of ranges before you make your final selection. They are a real nostalgic look and could be used in a very modern way within your design.

Retro Style Furniture Retro style furniture has an abstract feel to it, with each piece almost fighting for the limelight as the focal point of the room. Sofas are broad and elongated with multi-colored throw pillows for an added dash of colour. Shiny chrome barstools with bright red seats draw your attention to a diner-style kitchen while Mitt chairs and puzzle-piece ottomans provide unique seating for guests.

Decor: Look for some tubular chrome or polished steel pieces of furniture to add to your look. Bean bags are also a great addition. Super comfy!

Retro style interiors have lots of big pattern so mix and match fabrics i.e. upholstery to sofas, scatter cushions and curtains. It is daring to have lots of pattern in the one room however, you can combine them as long as you link in tones so that your design look tasteful.

The Seventies retro style interiors and design is considered very trendy these days. It is an exciting blend of hippie, beatnik, and boho chic with the funky kitsch designs from the sixties.

Lighting: Pendant lamps make a great retro centrepiece in the room, or you could go for dim retro lamps around the room, creates a relaxing mood in the room!

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Outdoor pools (not counting the above-ground temporary ones) will cost from about ÂŁ30,000 up to ÂŁ100,000, but keep in mind this is a lifestyle choice, o want one and will not an investment. Havve a swimming pool because you o need use it, and forget the “added vaalueâ€? bit. And do checkk whether you planning permission before you start to create your o dr d eam pool. Position is eveerything: south-facing, out of the wind, away from falling leaves e and the right distance from the house provides maximum enjoyment.

There are two main types of swimming pool: aboveground pools and submerged pools. Abo Aboveground pools tend to be cheaper because you don’t havve to dig a hole and fit them but submerged pools are more traditional and provide easier entry for children or elderly people. In addition to the type of pool, you will have to decide on the type of materials you want your your pool to consist of. There are three common finishes: liner; fibreglass shell; and tiles. These all require different amounts of maintenance and will affect the overall price of the job. You can use eco-friendly equipment such as ground source heat pumps and solar pool covers can reduce running costs.

A glass-sided ed building or convver erted barn could, of course, house an indoor pool, which may be the ultimate British-w weather compromise. “If it’s southfacing you could havvee the best of both worlds. Open the fold-backs when it’s warm, close them when it’s not, and you you can still use the pool in winterr,,� says Christopher Bailey at Knight Frank’s country house department.

Where W herre can I find a contr contractor ractor actor and ho how w do I choose one? Of course, contractors advvertise in local directories and online but the problem with choosing one like thiss is that yyou ou will have no idea of how reliable, professional, and expensivee the company is before you you deal with them. The best thing to do is to ask people le yyou ou trust, who have had pools built, exactly who it was that they used. Neighbours are always a good source of information! In addition to this, always check that a contractor has up to date insurance, covering him for any damage that might be caused to your propertyy.

Safety is a priority priority:: a surrounding fence with a lockable gate, and steps leading down to the main pool are advisable. Especially ally if you you havvee children. They can still look stylish, ie the curved Roman steps add a particular feeling of luxury to your your swimming pool.

What qualifications/accr What qualifications/accreditations ifications/accrreditations editations should you look for? SP PATA (the Swimming Pool and Associated Trades Association) vets its members before membership to ensure that they are competent, professional and up to date in their methods and workmanship, which means that a SP PA ATA-accredited contractor is likely to be a good bet. That said, the single most important thing you should look for in a contractor is experience. Someone with at least several years’ experience in building swimming pools is ideal: they will know what does and doesn’t work and will have built several different types of pools, which means ns they will be w well-placed ell-placed to advise you on yours. Costs of buying and installing a swimming pool? The estimate that you are givven en will comprise of two parts: the contractor’s labour rate and the materials rate. Often, howeverr, labour will be included in an overall estimate price as opposed to being calculated lated dailyy.. It is very important to get multiple quotes as prices can vary wildlyy.. It is recommended that you you obtain at least 3 estimates. It is also worth asking if they will guarantee their work – and how long for!

Whatever shape or design you would like - piano, fish, plane or an infinity pool, it can be built and designed to your requirements by a professional swimming pool contractor. Outdoor swimming pool design can include automatic covers, landscaping and garrden den buildings for fo changing, plant and equipment. Y our swimming pool to add a touch of personalityy.. You can even design your own!

You should also be sure to get a written estimate with a breakdown of all the costs. The final price should not deviate greatly from this guide price (provided no unforeseen problems surface). Please also bear in mind the cost of running and maintaining the pool after it is built. This ranges from ÂŁ200 to ÂŁ800 per season, depending on the size of the pool and the insulating materials.

Increasingly popular is a pool as part of an outdoor entertaining area, perhaps with other leisure facilities, like a hot tub or play area. The addition of a spa to your swimming pool really adds a social dimension. What better way is there to while away some time in comfort and warmth, without all that energetic swimming?

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What is fun is a “pool house� – a new structure or converted outbuilding with a fold-back glass wall, tables and chairs and a fridge-freezer stocked with ice creams and drinks.

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BLUSH GOOSEBERRY

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THE HUMBLE BRITISH GOOSEBERRY IS SADLY IN A STATE OF DECLINE, WITH AVAILABILITY LIMITED TO FEW SUPERMARKETS, THE ODD FARMERS MARKET AND, OF COURSE, OUR OWN GARDENS IF GROWN. THE BLUSH VARIETY IS LITTLE SWEETER AND PRETTIER AND CAN BE ENJOYED WITH THE DELICATE FLAVOUR OF ELDERFLOWER IN THIS SIMPLE RECIPE, AT THE RESTAURANT WE PAIR THIS DELICIOUS FOOL WITH A GINGER SHORTBREAD, HOWEVER, A GOOD QUALITY BISCUIT WITH A CRISP SNAP WILL EQUALLY SUFFICE.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Stock syrup 150g water 150g white wine 150g sugar 30g fresh ginger ½ lemon, peeled ½ lime, peeled 1 vanilla pod, split 15 mint leaves 5 heads of elderflower (optional) or a splash of elderflower cordial Gooseberry puree 500g blush gooseberries 200g stock syrup

The Artichoke is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

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Fool 400g double cream 200g gooseberry puree from above 2 gelatine leaves Splash of white wine Juice of 1 lime to taste

Method Stock Syrup 1. Mix together all the ingredients in a large pan and bring to a near simmer and leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and refrigerate.

Gooseberry Fool 2. Make the gooseberry puree by gently simmering the gooseberries in the strained stock syrup until just at the point of bursting.

3. Blend gently in a food processor, leaving

some pieces of fruit for texture 4. Soak 2 leaves of gelatine in a little of the warm stock syrup 5. Lightly whip the double cream 6. Fold in the gooseberry puree reserving 200g of puree for layering 7. Strain gelatine mixture and gently fold into the cream 8. Add a splash of white wine and lime juice to taste 9. Gently fold again then place in serving glasses layering the glass with alternating layers of puree and fool and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving

Chef ’s tip

A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or German Riesling will work well with the floral flavours of the gooseberry for this recipe.

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

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YOUR INDEPENDENT BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE SPECIALIST

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With almost 50 years’ experience of these incomparable luxury brands, we are as comfortable tending to the latest Bentley Continental GTs as period Rolls-Royce Silver Shadows. Courtesy of our unfailingly friendly and highly-qualified staff, and superbly-equipped workshops, we offer: • Servicing • General maintenance and repairs • Onsite tests and reports • Free local collection and delivery • Accident repairs and restoration • Concours-quality coachwork & paintwork

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CHRIS LEE’S LTD THE ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY SPECIALIST WITH A DIFFERENCE

eople who lavish their hard-earned money on prestige motorcars such as Rolls-Royces and Bentleys need to know they will be in good hands when the time comes for service or repair. They care about their vehicle and want their garage to do the same – not treat it as just another job to be rushed through in exchange for a big fat invoice. They also appreciate being able to chat directly with those doing the work rather than being incarcerated behind fancy glass partitions, as so often happens these days.

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INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY AND STAFF

At Chris Lee’s we pride ourselves on mixing a modern approach to our work with old fashioned customer service. We have invested heavily in the diagnostic and other tools that allow us to provide first class services and repairs for Rolls-Royces and Bentleys of all ages. Our staff are all highly trained and pressure of work has recently seen their ranks swelled by Chris Hancock, who spent 30 years with Lex before becoming the Workshop Manager at Bentley Pangbourne – Chris has forgotten more about the products of Derby, Crewe and Goodwood than most technicians 82

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will ever know. The company’s Managing Director, Chris Lee, is Rolls-Royce trained and while at Hythe Road was seconded to the Royal fleet. Such connections have continued to grow and, since forming his eponymous company, he and his colleagues have tended to the cars of Princess Margaret, the King of Malaysia and the Emir of Kano, not to mention countless household name celebrities.

FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY

Adds fellow Director Martin Hawes: “We recognise our customers are busy people and therefore offer free collection and delivery to all those in the local area. In addition to standard services, general maintenance and repairs, we also operate one of the best bodyshops this side of London, and undertake accident repairs and general paintwork for a number of major franchised dealers, as well as insurance companies and private owners. We handle restoration work too and are currently resurrecting a Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe for a local enthusiast as well as rebuilding no less than 18 straight-six and V8 Rolls-Royce and Bentley engines for a major Philippines-based client.”

ANCIENT ARTS

Confirms bodyshop Director David Redrup: “In Martin and Leigh Birch, we have two of the finest fabricators around, so anything from localised repairs to body-off rebuilds are all in a day’s work to us. Leigh can also boast 25 years’ experience of mending and refurbishing fibreglass-bodied cars, which is one of the reasons our bodyshop carries Lotus factory approval; recognition that brings us work from miles around – including that of Northampton dealer Lotus Silverstone.”

Despite the tough economic climate, it’s gratifying to report that Chris Lee’s has never been busier; in fact sufficiently so to require a move to larger premises in the near future.

Commented Martin: “The hunt is on. Our regular customers can rest easy though, for wherever we eventually get to rehang our spanners, it won’t be far from our current home.

Moreover, our famed attention to detail and value for money will be as least as good as ever.”

Chris Lee’s Ltd, 38 London End, Old Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2JH. Tel: 01753 888364. www.chrislees.co.uk

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