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What’s on Ashridge Spring Trail From Ashridge Visitor Centre- Take a stroll through the woodland discovering more about Springtime at Ashridge. Visit the Ashridge Visitor Centre to collect your map and follow the trail, answer the questions and return to collect your sticker reward. Every day from 16th February until 30th May. Start 10.00 am until 5.00 pm £1 Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Herts. HP4 1LX, Herefordshire HP4 1LX Monday 16 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01442 851227

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Quiz Night Chase away those January blues at our Ashley Green quiz! Held at the Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane, Ashley Green. As always a hot supper will be provided. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.

Teams of 6. £12 per person. 7.30 start. Reserve your table now!

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! 7.30pm start Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane, Ashley Green, Buckinghamshire HP5 3PN. Saturday 31 Jan 2015 Contact telephone: 01296 623885

Screaming Blue Murder Screaming Blue Murder (or SBM to its friends) pops up at regular fortnightly intervals to bring mirth to the masses. A regular comedy tonic infused with some of the best and brightest comedians on the circuit. Don’t miss out! Early booking advised. Suitable for 16+ Monday 2 February Howard Read Andrew Watts Compere: Bennett Arron Monday 16 February Alan Francis Susan Murray Compere: Windsor Monday 2 March Patrick Monahan Lou Sanders Compere: Bennett Arron Monday 16 March Paul orne Wendy Wason Compere: Windsor Monday 13 April Keith Farnan Maureen Younger Compere: Bennett Arron Monday 27 April Joey Page Craig Murray Compere: Windsor Doors 8pm, show begins 9pm £8, £6 concession/Dacorum Card 1 2 J a n u a ry 2 0 15

TICKETS ON SALE FROM MONDAY 5TH JANUARY 2015 Doors 8pm, show begins 9pm. £8, £6 concession/Dacorum Card.

Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 3AE Monday 2 Feb 2015, Mon 16 Feb, Mon 2 Mar, Mon 16 Mar Contact telephone: 01442 228091

Christian O’ Connell Breaking Dad Ten times Sony Award winning Christian O’Connell (Absolute Radio) takes to the road in his highly anticipated debut stand-up tour, following sell out runs at the 2013 and 2014 Edinburgh Fringe.

O’Connell is a dad on the edge and if you’ve ever been a dad/had a dad/known a dad, this is the show for you. A show featuring beloved pet death, pensioner sex advice and the inherent evil of Peppa Pig. “A natural, warm and charismatic comedian” Big Issue. TICKETS ON SALE FROM MONDAY 5TH JANUARY 2015 Suitable for 16+. 8pm. £12, £10 concession.

Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 3AE Friday 6 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01442 228091

JazzFest 2015 Enjoy an evening filled with music, laughter and dancing with e Keep Clear Jazz Band and special guest Gordon Campbell, lead trombone player with the BBC Big Band.

Start at 7:30pm Tickets £12.50 which include a Ploughman’s Supper. Cash bar available.

Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Ave, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5AH Saturday 31 Jan 2015 Contact telephone: 01494 862908

Violin and piano concert Martyn Jackson (violin) and Petr Limonov (piano) play familiar and less familiar pieces for violin and

piano duo. Programme: Beethoven "Kreutzer" Sonata Ravel Sonata (1927) Prokoviev Five Melodies Wieniawski Faust Fantasy. "Violinist Martyn Jackson's opening statement in Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata was grand and dramatic and matched by pianist Petr Limonov's response. at's the way to start a concert with a bombshell!" - Huddersfield Music Society. ese talented young musicians are presented in conjunction with the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. and the Making Music Young Artists Award Scheme. Free programme and interval drink.

Concert starts at 8pm. Doors open 7.15pm Part of a 5 concert series season tickets from £50 Single concert tickets £15 Under 18s free Information and Box Office 01494 765420 Tickets available on the door Dr Challoners High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP7 9QB Saturday 7 Feb 2015 www.amershamconcerts.org.uk

Amersham Concert Club Chamber Music Concert given by Martyn Jackson violin, Petr Limonov piano Beethoven 'Kreutzer' Sonata Ravel Sonata (1927) Prokofiev Five Melodies Wieniawski Faust Fantasy 20:00 until 22:00, Tickets £15, Students Free Dr Challoner’s High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP7 9QB Saturday 7 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01494 765420

The Canal du Midi Gillian and Peter Bolt, the Secretary and Chairman of the IWA Chester and Merseyside Branch, will talk about the Canal du Midi, which was the brainchild of Pierre-Paul Riquet and opened for traffic in the 1660s and joined the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and so avoided the lengthy and often perilous circumnavigation of the Iberian Peninsula. Now, like its UK counterparts, it is devoid of freight but bustling with tourism. is

Event is organized by the Chiltern Branch of the Inland Waterways Association.

20.00 until 22.00 Donation Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP8 4UD Wednesday 28 Jan 2015 Contact telephone: 01932 248178

Waterways in West Africa Dr David Hilling OBE is a Vice President of the Inland Waterways Association and lectures on all aspects of waterborne freight at Royal Holloway College. ere are some 5,329 miles of inland waterways in Nigeria. Liberia has commercial waterways and the Gambia River alone is 700 miles long and links the Republic of Guinea, Gambia and Senegal.

David will tell us more. is Event is organized by the Chiltern Branch of the Inland Waterways Association.

20.00 until 22.00 Donations Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP8 4UD Wednesday 25 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01932 248178

Grease Come along and watch this amazing, fun-filled, family friendly musical, presented by Beaconsfield High School and e Beaconsfield School. Tickets are priced at £8 per adult, £4 per child or a family ticket (2A & 2C) is £20.

Fri 6 Evening Sat 7 Matinee (singalong) Sat 7 Evening Beaconsfield High School Buckinghamshire HP9 1RR Friday 6 Feb 2015 and Saturday 7 Feb 2015

Storytelling Performances in Jordans (aimed at adults) Four of the UK's top storytellers, fresh from the Barbican Pit and Soho eatre, are putting on shows in Jordans Village Hall. Come and be inspired! Friendly, intimate setting, with drinks at the interval.

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January 2015 and the Kiss of Forgetfulness" Stories of luck, love and sharp objects... 3 Feb - Katy Cawkwell "e Falcon Bride" rilling episodes from Icelandic saga 25 Feb - Vergine Gulbenkian - "State of Matter" Tales of burning and exile, from Armenia and beyond 18 Mar Ben Haggarty - "e Grateful and the Dead" A full-bloodied fairy tale for grown-ups from a master storyteller Doors open 7.45pm, Start time 8pm, Finish time 10pm. £8 / £6 per performance or £25 / £20 for all four. Concessions for over 60s, under 16s and students. Not suitable for under 12s. First drink free!

Jordans Village Hall, Green West Lane, Jordans, nr Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SY Tuesday 3 Feb 2015, Wed 25 Feb Contact telephone: 0776 246 9059

Saturday Night Salsa Party at Loudwater Salsa Club, Bucks Loudwater Salsa Club, e Royal British Legion, Queensmead Road, Loudwater, Bucks HP109TZ DJ Jazzy J & Tuli, playing latest Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Cha Cha DATE: SATURDAY 31st January 2015 OPEN: 8pm – 2:00am Advanced Class with Miguel and Mayana Show by Miguel and Mayana's Mambonitos Come alone or with a group of friends. No need to book.

Friendly and experienced teachers.

Social Club dancing all night till 2 am £10 Entry all night £10 Entry all night For quick, easy online booking and payment see www.incognitodance.com, email jeff.mambo@gmail.com or call 07831715368 e Royal British Legion, Queensmead Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP10 9XA. Saturday 31 Jan 2015 Contact telephone: 07831715368

Dance or simply listen & enjoy great live music by Johnny Wheeler! e lounge bar at Denham Garden Village welcomes back singer/guitarist Johnny Wheeler for

the first time this year on Saturday 7th February. He comes highly recommended! Songs from every era, swing, ballads, rock ’n’ roll and a little bit of country can be expected. If you like to dance or simply sit back and enjoy great live music then come along to our warm, friendly bar on this special Saturday night. 01895 836328 8pm - 11.30pm. Open to the general public!

8pm - 11.30pm Maybe later? No entrance fee.

Denham Garden Village, Denham Green Lane, Buckinghamshire UB9 5LB. Saturday 7 Feb 2015

Quiz Night in aid of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital If you like a challenge and are up for a fun-packed evening, then join us at the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre Quiz Night. Teams will battle it out by answering questions from a wide variety of topics covering history, music, TV and sport amongst many others. ere's definitely something for everyone.

Teams of 6 welcomed - bring your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for a great evening. ere's a raffle with super prizes on offer PLUS team and individual prizes up for grabs and of course, lots of fun! Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, based at Mount Vernon Hospital in Greater London, is a medical charity providing early accurate diagnosis of cancer and other life-limiting diseases using state-of-the-art scanning technology. e charity receives no government funding and relies on donations to fund a continuous scanner replacement programme, with scanners costing upwards of £1m each. In 2015 the charity celebrates 30 life-saving years.

Arrival is 7.00pm for 7.30pm prompt start. Team entries are for 6 people, no under 18’s. Tickets cost £12.50 per person including supper - vegetarian option available on request. Advance bookings only on 01923 844290 or email appeals@stricklandscanner.org.uk.

Join us on Facebook and Twitter @scannercentre. Registered charity no 298867.

e Fairway Inn, Rickmansworth Golf Club, Moor Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 1QL. Friday 27 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01923 844290 9.30am to 2.30pm

Octagon Music Society: Martyn Jackson (violin) Petr Limonov (piano) Martyn Jackson will be performing Mozart:Sonata in G, K379, Debussy:Sonata, Bartok:'Ciaconna' from Solo Sonata, Brahms:Sonata No 1 in G, Sibelius:Two Humoresques, e venue has excellent acoustics, level access and ample free parking.

Tickets £14.50, FREE for anyone under 26: Box Office 01923 231917 Henry Moring. Concert starts at 4.00 pm e Clarendon Muse, Watford Grammar School for Boys, 70 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 7JA Sunday 1 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01923 231917

1950s Record Hop Social Dance 1950s Vintage Night Out! Top Rock n Roll, Rockabilly & Doo Wop! FULLY SPRUNG wooden dance floor perfect for Jiving, strolling and bopping and a great social atmosphere! BYO drinks & nibbles! Plenty of parking. Only £5 Entry! www.facebook.com/therockingrebel s 7.30pm-11.30pm £5 entry Frieth Village Hall Buckinghamshire RG9 6PR Saturday 28 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 07947 106607

Re-Vitalise Tai Chi and Meditation Retreat Re-Vitalise Retreats are running a full board weekend Tai Chi and Meditation Retreat at the gorgeous Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. Ideal for both beginners and experienced. We will take you through the fundermentals of Tai Chi and meditation. For details call 08000

191635 or see our web site. www.re-vitalise.co.uk £285, Full board. Single Room.

Running from 5.30pm on the Friday through to 3.00pm on the Sunday 08000 191635. Braziers Park, Ipsden, Nr Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6AN Friday 27 Feb 2015 to Sunday 1 Mar 2015 Contact telephone: 0800 0191635

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/ Booking essential to guarantee a seat.

Clayton’s Marlow, 16 Oxford Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2NL Monday 26 Jan 2015, Mon 2 Feb, Mon 9 Feb, Mon 16 Feb, Mon 23 Feb, Mon 2 Mar, Mon 9 Mar, Mon 16 Mar Contact telephone: 01628 488 404

Free Piano Recital A tea-time recital of about one hour, starting at 4pm, with cakes and a cuppa thrown in. Voluntary donations for the church music fund. Our pianist, Philip Garson, played for us a couple of years ago and is coming up from Somerset again to play a programme that is planned to include the following: • Beethoven Sonata in Eb Op 27 #1 (the sonata immediately before the "Moonlight") • Debussy Images Set 1 • Chopin Fantaisie Op 49 4.00 pm, free admission (no tickets).

Christ Church URC, Oxford Road, Marlow SL7 2NL, Buckinghamshire SL7 2NL Saturday 7 Feb 2015 Contact telephone: 01628 486227 J a n u a ry r 20 1 5 1 3

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THE INTERNET GAVE ME BACK MY LIFE

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t 19 Ella Woodward was seriously ill. She was in constant pain, incredibly weak and slept 16 hours a day. After hundreds of tests and four months of hospital visits she was finally diagnosed with a rare syndrome, Postural Tachycardia, which effectively breaks down the autonomic nervous system. However, treatments with steroids and the conventional drugs had little effect and the once vivacious part time model and University student became bed bound.

Ella turned to the Internet to research different approaches to healing and after months of Googling she came across the inspirational story of an American called Kris Carr who changed her life, overnight.

Kris had changed her diet to manage her cancer and after reading her book, Ella felt inspired to see if she could do the same.

However, there were one or two fairly major hurdles. Ella hated fruit and vegetables, was a sugar addict and she couldn’t cook! But from that day forward she gave up all meat, dairy, sugar, gluten and processed food and started a food plant based diet.

“I could boil pasta and scramble eggs but that was the limit of my cooking expertise and I hadn’t a clue what to eat so I ate the same thing every day…. for weeks. Banana and blueberry porridge and avocado and roasted tomatoes on buckwheat toast. As you can imagine I had serious food envy!’

But something remarkable happened. Ella began to feel better.

Her energy returned and she felt excited and encouraged and decided to keep a blog and start trying three new recipes a week.

“My Mum is a great cook but I’d never taken the time to learn from her and once I started cooking healthy food she didn’t know that much about it so I taught her more than the other way around. Now I think anyone can cook. e most important thing is to have confidence, experiment and play around with ideas. It makes it more fun if you’re not scared to try new things. Often the weirdest sounding combinations are the most delicious.

“I started sharing my way of cooking with family and friends and my brother and sister tried it and loved it too. It made them feel great so they started including more veg, quinoa and brown rice into their diet.

“But I also learned there are ways of making favourite foods heathy and delicious. Sweet potato brownies, spicy coconut curries, raw banoffee pie are all things I crave.’

Within weeks Ella’s bog started picking up readers and, incredibly, she now has more than 17 million hits!

“I’m not sure whether the internet has made me famous but I am amazed at the number of people who read my blog. It’s really crazy, especially as its people from all over the world. It’s also made me realise how powerful the internet is, without it I have no idea what I’d be doing but I doubt I would have written a book or created an app.’

One of the reasons Ella was so keen to write a book was to help to dispel some of the myths attached to plant based whole food living. “I still can’t quite believe I’m a gluten free vegan but my perceptions changed along the way. It’s not all about bland salad and boiled veg. I’m simply saying there are amazing foods out there which are also amazingly good for you.

“I still hate green peppers and I think wheatgrass powder and chlorella are both pretty gross but I don’t miss anything. I absolutely love the way I eat and I wouldn’t change anything about it.’

Ella’s new book, titled Deliciously Ella, brilliantly captures her passion and philosophy for healthy delicious food. It contains a feast of more than 100 brand new recipes from courgette noodles with avocado pesto to zingy key lime pie. She also gives practical tips on store cupboard ingredients and advice on how to whizz up every day meals quickly.

“I wouldn’t be without my blender and I adore tahini and Medjool dates. I always have avocados, tomatoes, spinach, cucumber, bananas, oats, brown rice and quinoa in my cupboard.

And if I go out to eat I just have all the side dishes.

“I have learnt more on this health adventure than I could have possibly imagined and I really want to share this with you. It’s my way of turning something negative into something really positive.” ■

the details Ella’s book is published on 22nd January but this blogging sensation and good food enthusiast - who The Times described as “the new Nigella….a blogger who is going stellar’ - will be visiting Chorleywood on Friday 6th February.

If you would like to meet Ella and try a taste of her recipes then contact the Chorleywood Bookshop on 01923 283566.

Tickets cost £8 and the book will be available to buy at the special price of £15 (RRP £20).

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Let architects and designers inspire you, in Henley Town Hall

f you’re thinking about a major makeover for your home, the Henley Design Day on Saturday 7th March is for you. Come along and meet nearly twenty local architects and other design specialists to talk through your ideas and inspire your creativity. Admission is free.

In March last year, around 300 people flocked to the second annual RIBA Henley Design Day and discussed their building needs and desires with architects, interior designers, landscape gardeners, tile and floor specialists, kitchen specialists, design authors, and even planning consultants.

In 2015 we will also offer one to one meetings with architects as well as presentations and a competition for the children. Details of this and prizes offered to be confirmed later.

What an architect can bring to your project An RIBA Chartered Practice can help you realise your ambitions and guide you through the design and construction process. Architects provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings – they can handle the paperwork, bring value for money, imagination and peace of mind to your project, whilst keeping it on track and on budget.

Value for money Architects are professional problem-solvers. eir experience and insight can help stretch what can be achieved within your budget and add value to your project. ey can suggest new ways of utilising space and light, enrich the palette of materials, finishes or fittings, find a builder at the right price, and propose design solutions that will reduce your overall running costs whilst maximising the energy efficiency of your 1 8 J A N U A RY 2 0 15

home. At a fraction of the cost of your project, an architect’s fees will prove a sound investment.

imagination An architect can lift your project out of the ordinary and help you achieve your aspirations and vision. ey are trained designers who will explore your needs and desires and find inventive and practical ways of enhancing your living environment.

peace of mind When you hire an architect, you have a professional on your side who knows the construction industry inside out. You are working with someone who has undertaken seven years of architectural training – no other building professional is trained in design and construction to such a high level of expertise Architect Mark Shipton of Oxford Architects, who took part in the Design Day said that visitors were surprised at the range of specialisms on offer: ‘whether you need a building conservation expert, are interested in sustainability, refurbishment or self-build – you’ll find an architect to suit your need in Henley Town Hall!’ Mark is Chairman of the RIBA South region which represents around 2,500 architects: ‘e Design Day is a fantastic, unique way for you to come and chat about practical ways to achieve what you want and need from your building.’ ■

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Wildlife Wonders The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to the Natural History Museum at Tring.

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he acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing the rich array of life on our planet, reflecting its beauty and also highlighting its fragility, returns to the Natural History Museum at Tring to celebrate its fiftieth year. is collection of more than 100 images uniquely combines the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs and leading professionals, all selected for their creativity, artistry and technical complexity.

Head of the Natural History Museum at Tring, Paul Kitching says, ‘I'm delighted that we are able to show the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition again here in the Natural History Museum at Tring. is exhibition is a firm favourite with our visitors and staff alike and I'm always amazed by the quality and diversity of images on display.’

Winners of the grand titles in this year’s milestone competition were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London. American photographer Michael ‘Nick’ Nichols was named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 by a panel of international judges for his serene black-and-white image of lions resting with their cubs in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Following the pride for nearly six months, he photographed them in infra-red, which he explains, ‘transforms the light and turns the moment into something primal, biblical almost’.

Jim Brandenburg, chair of the judging panel and acclaimed wildlife photographer, said, ‘Nick’s image encapsulated so many elements that demonstrated artistic and technical skill, the sort that takes many years 2 0 j a n u a ry 2 0 15

of professional work to hone and craft as he has done.’

Meanwhile eight-year-old Carlos Perez Naval was awarded Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 for his image of a scorpion soaking up the Sun, Stinger in the Sun. e image shows the scorpion flourishing its sting as a warning to the young photographer, who had found it basking on a flat stone in a rocky area near his home in Torralba de los Sisones, northeast Spain. e late afternoon light was casting such a lovely glow over the scene that Carlos decided to experiment with his first ever double exposure.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary, a new category, the People’s Choice Award, was introduced and the winner was decided by an international public vote. e inaugural award went to Marsel van Oosten for his picture of a Japanese macaque examining his prize after snatching a tourist's mobile phone.

Winning and highly commended images from the competition will be on shown until 8 March 2015 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, marking the beginning of the exhibition’s UK and international tour. ■

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If so, then hopefully you will be looking forward to a great new for the first time and who want to safeguard their assets to pass on to their children, or where one or both parties have significant year. It’s easy to become caught up in the excitement of the assets that they want to protect. moment but it is important to think carefully about the legal I often hear people say a pre-nup isn’t romantic or that seeking implications of such decisions. While I have no desire to be a one, implies a lack of trust. My view is that the opposite is true. A party pooper, it is important that you take legal advice before you pre-nup should spark a discussion about what you both want to achieve and what would be a If you are planning to buy a house with a partner – or indeed a fair and realistic way of dealing with matters in friend – then you should consider how that property is owned. the event of separation.

An open, honest and frank discussion at the outset is a great basis for a marriage. It’s sign on the dotted line. important to note the emphasis on the word For example, one of the most common misconceptions people “agreement”, since it’s not about one party make is to think that if they move into a partner’s home and imposing terms on another. contribute to the mortgage and the household bills, it confers an Amulet also offers a bespoke service for engagement ring interest in that property. design. With a choice of 9 carat or 18 carat, white or yellow gold, e reality however, is that if you aren’t married then you don't or platinum to order, every ring is crafted to cater to the distinct have the same rights as those who are, or who are in a civil needs of the customer. ■ partnership. If you are planning to move in together, our advice is to think about having an agreement, setting out each of your rights and responsibilities in relation to the property. the details If you are planning to buy a house with a partner – or indeed a friend – then you should consider how that property is owned.

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was encouraged to get back into drawing. The charity supplied him with free equipment including a magnifying device to aid him with his art.

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he work of one of the world’s best loved illustrators, Arthur Rackham, will be on display at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-ames in Spring 2015.

Rackham’s artworks, synonymous with childhood fantasy and imagination, are considered leading works from the Edwardian ‘Golden Age’ of illustration. e collection spans his 40 year career, including some of his earliest works such as e Irish Dragoon in 1897 and his final set of illustrations for e Wind in the Willows in 1940. e exhibition, entitled rough the Looking Glass: Illustrations by Arthur Rackham, will include 15 original books on display, including A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer-Night’s Dream, Mother Goose: e Old Nursery Rhymes, Hansel and Gretel & Other Tales and Rip Van Winkle. It will also include a story tree where young visitors can sit and read the illustrated books, and create their own stories using our character wheel.

Posters and framed prints of famous paintings from a number of best-loved stories, from Alice in Wonderland through to Rumplestiltskin, will be on display and available to buy from £20 each.

To coincide with the exhibition, the River & Rowing Museum will be hosting an event, Illustrating Arthur Rackham, on Saturday 21 February 2015 from 10.30am - 2.30pm. e morning will include a lecture and practical workshop, exploring

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Rackham’s technique and other graphic illustration methods using pencil, ink and watercolour.

Eloise Chapman, Curator at the River & Rowing Museum, says: ‘We are thrilled to have such iconic work at the Museum - Rackham’s work resonates with adults and children alike. Although his illustrations are almost a century old, they are still a definitive source of imagination and fantasy. Whether you read Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, or Grimm’s Fairy Tales, these illustrations provided a window into another world. is is a major exhibition for us, and we are delighted to launch into 2015 with Rackham.” e collection has been loaned by Rackham collector Ann Haley, and will be on display at the Museum from 5 February 31 May 2015. e exhibition will include a short film about Rackham’s life and hands-on material for younger visitors. e award-winning River & Rowing Museum, ranked in the Top 50 Museums in the world by e Times, announced record visitor numbers last year and looks set for another exciting year of exhibitions, workshops and activities with a jam-packed programme for the whole family. ■

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he River & Rowing Museum, Henley-on-ames, is delighted to announce an exhibition programme including the work of two award-winning local residents, exploring the interconnection between creative processes and the environment that surrounds them.

PhiliP Koomen: Forest to Furniture Opens 14 February until 7 June To celebrate 40 years of working in Henley-On-ames, Philip Koomen’s new exhibition at the River & Rowing Museum examines the relationship between forestry, design and craftsmanship in wood and the creative process. e work on display will demonstrate the rich diversity of furniture by this designer and master craftsman, acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest craftsmen and recognised for ‘excellence in design’ by Her Majesty the Queen. e exhibition will survey a wide range of commissions, including ecclesiastical work from Dorchester Abbey through to exquisite Egyptian-style cabinets. e exhibition will showcase his extraordinary achievements in a career spanning 40 years. Projects on display will illustrate the evolution of Philip’s work, including his pioneering semi-bespoke range from the 1980s, his sculptural furniture from the 1990s notably the iconic Pondlife bench - and the development of a local cycle system to source under-utilized timber from local woodlands.

A highlight and one of Koomen’s most recent pieces, the OneOak table made from a 222-year- old oak from Blenheim Palace, will be housed in the Museum alongside other award-winning designs. e exhibition will include Koomen’s work with lesser-known species of wood. Two major commissions from the International Hay Literary Festival, including a model of the 8-metre-long Wave & Splash bench in tulipwood and the chair design for the stage furniture, will be on display.

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e exhibition also features a series of experiments in wood, Ideas in the Making, a research project supported by Arts Council England, which shows how ideas begin and questions the boundaries between art, craft and design.

Koomen has developed a range of interactive adult and children’s activities in collaboration with the Oxfordshire-based woodland charity, Sylva Foundation. is includes a talk and activity morning, e OneOak Project: following the full life story of one oak tree, by Jen Hurst, on 21 March to demonstrate the link between forestry and wooden objects.

Artists & studios: PrivAte views by simon murison-bowie Opens 7 March until 31 May e winner of Oxfordshire Artweeks’ Mary Moser Prize, Simon Murison-Bowie, will be showing rare images of artists working in their studios, revealing the relationship between them and the space they inhabit during their creative process. e exhibition will explore workspaces that have become special ‘natural habitats’ to the people who create them and create in them. is show looks at the wealth of talent in Oxfordshire, highlighting some of the region’s finest artists. e photographs extend the physical experience of Philip Koomen’s exhibition into the studios and workshops of other artists and crafts people, giving a glimpse of the absorption of the individual involved in creative processes of all kinds. e award-winning River & Rowing Museum, ranked in the Top 50 Museums in the world by e Times, looks set for another exciting year of exhibitions, workshops and activities with a jam-packed programme for the whole family. ■

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IT’S TIME TO PASS THE MAGIC ON! Bloomsbury Children’s Books launch Harry Potter Book Night

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ebruary 5th 2015 will see the first ever Harry Potter Book Night. This exciting event will give new and existing fans a chance to share the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, to introduce the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. You are hereby invited to embrace the magic and banish the winter blues!

Bloomsbury Children’s Books is inviting schools, bookshops, libraries, community groups to host early evening events in celebration of Harry Potter Book Night. Bloomsbury is creating a complete Harry Potter Book Night Kit - available for free download offering hosts everything they need to plan an unforgettable evening.

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The kit will include invitation templates, an event poster, games, activities and quizzes as well as ideas for dressing up and decorating the venue. The kit will be available from the new website harrypotterbooknight.com. Event hosts can register now at the site to receive the kit and updates in the run up to the big night.

In addition to the community events outlined above, there will be public events in London and key regions, a major competition for UK and Irish schools and many further treats and surprises – all celebrating J.K.Rowling’s seven iconic Harry Potter books – to be revealed soon.

Bloomsbury Children’s Books will be marking Harry Potter Book Night on February 5th in their key territories,giving fans across the world an opportunity to join in the celebrations.Bloomsbury is working closely with Harry Potter partners on plans for the inaugural Harry Potter Book Night, and this interactive celebration joins the new Jonny Duddle jackets, Harry Potter book festival events and the Jim Kay illustrated editions publishing October 2015 as part of a wider strategy from Bloomsbury to pass the magic of these unique adventures on to as many readers as possible.

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estinations: The Holiday & Travel Show, the UK’s biggest consumer travel exhibition, is set to be even more spectacular with over 350 exhibitors showcasing hot new destinations, trends and holiday offers. With the brand new Stanfords Travel Writers Festival presenting an incredible line-up of authors such as broadcaster and journalist Kate Adie, TV Presenter Simon Reeve, author Chris Stewart and, author and comedian Griff Rhys Jones, the show promises to be a great day out and a source of inspiration for passionate travellers.

DESTINATIONS:THE HOLIDAY & TRAVEL SHOW 2015 WILL FEATURE A NUMBER OF FIRSTS New festival created with Stanfords, where visitors can meet and hear their favourite authors and speakers including Simon Armitage, Tim Moore, Richard Parks, and Levison Wood. There will also be an opportunity to buy copies of the author’s books and have it personally signed Visit USA Pavilion featuring the show’s largest selection of specialist tour operators and tourist boards including Alabama, Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky and more.

90 new exhibitors including Cox & Kings, Great Rail Journeys and Silver Sea Cruises More than 70 tourist boards including firsttime exhibitors Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau, Nova Scotia and Turks & Caicos Islands Professional photographer Steve Davey will help budding photographers perfect their skills with twohour masterclasses from only £30. Held in association with National Geographic Traveller.

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VISITORS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO Indulge their senses at the new Experience The World stages where visitors can discover exotic cultures and sample unique delicacies and flavours with free tasters Enjoy more than 50 hours of free expert talks and presentations in two Meet the Experts Theatres.

Receive a free, personalised consultation with expert nurses on what vaccinations they’ll need for their next journey from MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) Pop to the No.1 Lounge Experience to discuss their pre-flight experience over a coffee and a treat, brought to you by No.1 Traveller

We are very excited that Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show is back, bigger and better than ever before in its new home of Olympia London. With so much on offer, there will be a huge choice of fresh travel inspiration for visitors.

SAM NORTH, CLARION SHOW DIRECTOR THE DETAILS Advance day tickets cost just £11 and kids go free (aged 12 and under).Tickets can be booked online at www.destinationsshow.com or on 0871 230 7141 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).

Visitors can find also follow show news on Twitter at @DestinationShow.

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The ninth annual Listed Property Show brings together the industry’s best, all under one roof, and will feature specialist suppliers showcasing relevant products and services. It provides a unique opportunity for stress-free one-to-one conversations with Conservation Officers who will happily talk you through any hypothetical plans you may have about altering or extending your home. The event will also include architects and planners, window and door manufacturers, decorative and appropriate interior accessories, craftsmen and ‘caring’ builders, as well as wealth of practical demonstrations and informative talks.

If you own a listed property or are thinking of purchasing one, you can’t afford to miss this!

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or Spring Summer 2015 Agent Provocateur follows the dangerous trail of the perfectly executed murder.

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With Ellen V Von on Unwerth returning behind the lens to bring her signature sizzle to the collection, a perfect crime is played out in deliciously high drama and heart - racing glamour.

Naomi Campbell is Agent Provocateur’s mercurial femme fatale for Spring 2015. With a killer instinct and a body to match, she cloaks herself in only the most devastatingly sensual pieces to commit the perfect crime.

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Armed with the trappings of an accomplished slayer – the shovel, the gloves, the knickers – she is a hit woman from whom no one can escape.

This is the time that the effervescent effervescent Ellen V Von on Unwerth has shot for Agent Provocateur. Her fizzling sensitivity to female erotic power makes her the perfect artist to capture the adrenaline-fuelled chase for our bodacious killer queen Ms. Campbell.

Sarah Shotton’s interest in girl gangs and pulp fiction novels of the early 1960’ s led her on a chase of her own for Spring/Summer 2015: through crimes, punishments and the fascinating women who live for the adrenaline rush, she found the inspiration for her killer collection.

Naomi is the ultimate Agent Provocateur woman: witty, gorgeous gorgeous and confident. She is a natural femme effortlessly fortlessly translates the luxury that fatale, a quality which ef is Agent Provocateur.

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Your white shirt doesn’t have to be boring. It can be sharp, casual, elegant and comfortable.

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get your whites perfect The white shirt is a timeless classic and every man’s wardrobe should have at least one. Andrew Gardner show us a few ways of wearing your whites…

white shirt isn’t just a white shirt. It’s timeless and goes with anything.

You can put it with a tailored suit and bold tie to really make a statement.

Or dress it down with a cardigan and a pair of jeans for a more relaxed look.

With the wide selection of fabrics, trim details and collar shapes that Eton offer, your white shirt doesn’t have to be boring. It can be sharp, casual, elegant and comfortable.

Whether your out for a meal with your partner, with the guys at your local on a Friday evening or at the Monday morning board meeting. e perfect white shirt will never look out of place.

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AVONDALE CARE HOME AWARD-WINNING CARE

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here are many thousands of care homes in the UK. So you can probably appreciate that when it comes to awards being given out, categories are always hotly contested.

Avondale Care Home in Aylesbury, part of the Porthaven Care Homes group, has built an excellent reputation locally for its expertise in nursing and dementia care for older people in our community. But more recently, the home’s reputation was raised to a national level as Shaun Canavan, Avondale’s Manager was recognised as the best care manager in the UK at the 16th National Care Awards!

Shaun’s win was announced at a prestigious gala dinner to celebrate the Awards. Held in London at the end of last year, and hosted by husband and wife TV duo, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, the event was attended by over 800 people from the care sector. Shaun demonstrated to the panel of independent judges his energy, dedication and passion for care as well as being able to instil these qualities in his team at Avondale, which has around 90 residents and 150 staff.

Both the Porthaven care homes in our area, the other being Chiltern Grange in Stokenchurch, have also received other awards for things like organised resident activities and specialist interior design.

Sean Kime, a director of Porthaven commented “Porthaven and the team at Avondale are immensely proud of Shaun and 5 0 J A N U A RY 2 0 15

that his work has been recognised in this way. Shaun is always modest about his contribution but on this occasion we think it’s important to put in the spotlight his work for the benefit of our residents.”

Porthaven are also currently building a third brand new care home in Buckinghamshire, Woodland Manor, located in Chalfont St. Peter and due to open in the Autumn of 2015. ■

the details You can find out more about Porthaven at www.porthaven.co.uk

The best nursing and care?

It’s time to discover Porthaven Care Homes.

This is the time of year when concern about older loved ones is most acute. The weather is inclement, days are short and it can be difficult or even dangerous to get around.

For anyone who is interested in finding out more about care for themselves or their loved ones, we’re able to help.

We offer a refreshing alternative to a traditional nursing home. Our new purpose-built homes are beautifully appointed with private en-suite bedrooms, inviting dining areas and stylish lounges. Our menu is excellent and varied; and our approach to activities, hobbies and entertainment is award-winning.

Most importantly our care and nursing is, we believe, second to none. This is perhaps why many describe our care homes as the best in the UK. Make that first step towards creating a positive 2015 for yourself or someone you care about.

Please call us on the numbers below and speak to one of our Home Managers, who can tell you more about Porthaven.

Residential care • Nursing care • Dementia care • Respite care • Expert care staff • Excellent menu Tailored activities and dedicated activities room • Private ensuite bedrooms • Landscaped gardens Avondale Care Home Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury HP19 8EH Tel: 01296 438032 www.porthaven.co.uk

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Chiltern Grange Care Home Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3GG (Sat Navs: HP14 3XR) Tel: 01494 480292 You’ll like us!

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Q&A wIth AwArd our wInnIng dentIst

TOOTH TIPS TO REMEMBER FOR 2015 1. Stay away from starchy foods like chips and crackers – they can be just as bad for your teeth as sweets.

2. Drink plain tea without sugar. It helps cut down on plaque and cavities.

3. Brush after every meal or at least once a day before bedtime.

4. Choose healthy foods like cheese and crunchy vegetables.

5. Never use your teeth to open things.

6. Use a fluoride toothpaste.

7. Don't smoke – and remember that coffee, tea, colas, and soy sauce can stain your teeth.

8. If you can't brush after every meal, try chewing on a piece of sugarless gum or biting into a carrot or apple.

9. Go for brushes with soft nylon bristles.

10. Replace your brush about every three months.

11. Brushes with soft bristles clean as well as hard bristles.

12. Use a mouthguard if you play contact sports.

13. Always wear a seatbelt in your car – it can save your teeth in an accident.

14. Floss every day.

15. See your dentist regularly!

If you can't brush after every meal, try chewing on a piece of sugarless gum or biting into a carrot or apple. the details 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

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Breast Care Evening for Women Thursday 5th February 2015. From 6.45pm At Spire Harpenden Hospital Please call 01582 714 420 to book a place.

Or visit www.spireharpenden.com/events for more information.

Miss Katherine Kirkpatrick is a highly regarded consultant specialising in breast conditions including benign breast lumps, breast cancer, breast reconstruction and surgery after breast cancer treatment. Miss Kirkpatrick, along with specialist consultant oncologist Dr Mei-Lin Ah-See, will be talking you through the signs to look out for and explain how women can care for their breasts. This informal evening will also give you an opportunity to ask our consultants any questions.

The evening is free but we ask that you book your place so that we can manage numbers.

Looking for help to change how you look and feel?

Our expert team of consultants, dietitians and specialist nurses can talk you through our wide range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and options for weight loss surgery – and help you to discover a new you.

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Bexsero: Meningitis B vaccine Meningitis kills more UK children under the age of 5 than any other infectious disease. There are a number of strains of bacteria causing Meningitis, and vaccinations against strains A, C, W135 and Y have been around for a number of years. But a new vaccine, Bexsero has been developed to protect against Meningitis B. Dr Peter Petrie explains more.

What are the risks of contracting Meningitis B? Meningitis B is the leading cause of Bacterial Meningitis and Septicaemia, implicated in 55% of cases. Meningitis kills more UK children under the age of 5 than any other infectious disease. It is estimated that there about 1870 cases of Meningitis B in the UK each year. It predominantly attacks children under the age of 5 and teenagers.

What is Meningitis and septicaeMia? Meningitis means swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Septicaemia is blood poisoning caused by the same germs. ey can occur together or separately; both are very dangerous and can come on very quickly.

can Meningitis B Be prevented?

Vaccines give excellent protection. Vaccines against strains A, C, W135 and Y are widely available, and now there is a vaccine for Meningitis B. Pharmaceutical giant Novartis have developed a vaccine following 20 years of research. e vaccine offers good protection against Meningococcal Group B disease.

is the Bexsero vaccination safe?

Yes. ere have been 13 studies on Bexsero including 9 randomised control clinical trials involving nearly 8000 patients over the age of 2 months.

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Department of Health are working with the NHS to introduce the Men B vaccine to the NHS childhood vaccine programme as soon as agreement can be made.

Who can Be vaccinated against Meningitis B Infants aged 2 months and older can be vaccinated. Dosing schedules depend on the age of the child. Adolescents and adults can also be vaccinated, however the efficacy for adults aged 50 years and older has not yet been studied.

are there any coMMon side effects froM having the vaccination? ere are a few common side effects; these can include pain and tenderness, redness and slight swelling at the site of the vaccination. Some children have experienced a slight fever.

Why aM i so passionate aBout vaccination? is is a condition that is very dear to me having had two children with bacterial meningitis, both of which thankfully survived. Having just had my two younger children vaccinated against Meningitis B I feel passionate that it should be widely available. ■

information For more information about the vaccination or to book an appointment, please call us on 01494 410888 for our Beaconsfield Surgery and 01442 502999 for our Champneys Tring Surgery.

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A New Year, A New You

Healthy New Year’s resolutions

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K, so you’re an absolute fitness beginner who has little or no idea about the pleasures and pains of healthy, active living. However, if you feel it’s time to improve the state of your mind and body, it might be prudent to adopt some of the following healthy and active New Year’s resolution tips to enjoy a healthier lifestyle...

Eat more fruit and vegetable portions every day – This is a simple yet highly effective New Year’s resolution that could really boost your day-to-day health. Try to eat the recommended portions of fruit and vegetables each day to keep your body energized with nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Join a gym or health club – If you really want to fight the flab, joining a gym or health club could be ideal for burning fat and improving your body shape. With a variety of membership types available to suit all your needs, joining a gym has never been easier!

implications including weight gain, depression, chronic sickness... and an empty wallet! Whilst the odd social drink is perfectly acceptable, it might be to time to reassess things if you frequently binge drink. So curb your alcohol intake today and you may just save a few quid in the process.

Try an extreme sport – If you’re getting tired of the same old sporting activities, why not try something a little different by signing up for an extreme sport? Whether skydiving, white water rafting or even attempting a desert marathon, extreme sports will make your life feel exciting and adventurous, whilst taking your fitness to another level.

Enjoy regular spa therapies – What better way to relax your body after a tough day in the gym than a soothing spa session or massage? Treating your body after exercise is essential if you want to prevent injuries and feel fresh the morning after. So don’t skimp on your down-time... make spa therapy a regular habit this year!

Find more time for relaxation – Fitness fanatics are

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Try a new sports activity – If you want to boost your fitness levels but feel the gym isn’t right for you, a new sports activity could provide a fun yet fit alternative. With clubs offering everything from zumba classes through to skydiving tutorials, it could be time to get sporty and enjoy a healthier future!

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all the same; they work so hard and exercise so long that sometimes they meet themselves coming back! However, if you really want to live a long and healthy life, make sure you don’t overdo it. Trying to squeeze as much out of each day is one thing but missing your sleep just so you can spend an extra hour at the gym is just plain silly. Resting from exercise is vital if you want to avoid illness so make sure you get some!

Whether you’re a complete fitness beginner or seasoned health lover, coming up with a list of active New Year’s resolutions needn’t be so tough. Rather than being a chore, these resolutions should inspire you by opening your mind to new experiences. So this new year, revitalise your mind and body with some lifestyle changes large and small. It could be the dawning of a new you!

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DETOX FOODS

Over-indulging on food and alcohol together with late nights over Christmas and New Year, can make you feel bloated, tired, or perhaps you have even put on a pound or two.

LEMON Lemons are a staple of many detox diets, and there is good reason for this. Firstly, lemons are packed with antioxidant vitamin C, which is great for the skin and for fighting disease-forming free-radicals. Furthermore, the citrus fruit has an alkaline effect on the body, meaning that it can help restore the body’s pH balance, benefitting the immune system.

Try starting your day with hot water and a slice of lemon to help flush out toxins and cleanse your system.

GINGER If too much fatty food or alcohol has caused problems for your digestive system, it may be worthwhile adding some ginger to your diet. Ginger is not only great for reducing feelings of nausea, but it can help improve digestion, beat bloating and reduce gas. In addition to this, ginger is high in antioxidants and is good for boosting the

immune system. To give your digestion a helping hand, try sipping on ginger tea or adding some freshly grated ginger to a fruit or vegetable juice.

GARLIC Garlic has long been known for its heart benefits, however the pungent food is also good at detoxifying the body. Garlic is not only antiviral, antibacterial and antibiotic, but it contains a chemical called allicin which promotes the production of white blood cells and helps fight against toxins.

Garlic is best eaten raw, so add some crushed garlic to a salad dressing to boost its flavour and your health at the same time.

ARTICHOKE If you have recently been overindulging in fatty foods and alcohol, adding some steamed globe artichoke leaves to your meals is a great way to help get your body back on track. Globe artichokes are packed with antioxidants and

Here is our guide to eating the right foods and restore your healthy wellbeing...

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fibre and can also help the body digest fatty foods. On top of this, globe artichoke is renowned for its ability to stimulate and improve the functions of the liver - the body’s main toxin-fighting tool.

BEETROOT For those needing a quick health-boosting shot of nutrients, you can’t do much better than beetroot. Packed with magnesium, iron, and vitamin C, the vegetable has recently been hailed as a superfood due to its many reported health benefits. Not only is beetroot great for skin, hair and cholesterol levels, but it can also help support liver detoxification, making it an ultimate detox food. To enjoy its benefits, try adding raw beetroot to salads or sipping on some beetroot juice.

GREEN TEA While it’s not technically a food, no detox plan would be complete without regular consumption of essential liquids. Fluids are essential for keeping our organs healthy and helping to flush toxins from the body, and drinking green tea is a great way of boosting your intake. Green tea is not only a good weight-loss drink, but it is extremely high in antioxidants. Research has also suggested that drinking green tea can protect the liver from diseases including fatty liver disease.

CABBAGE Many celebs have resorted to the cabbage soup diet to help lose weight and get in shape quickly before a big event, however cabbage is not only good for weight loss - it is also an excellent detoxifying food. Like most cruciferous vegetables (including broccoli and sprouts), cabbage contains a chemical called sulforaphane, which helps the body fight against toxins. Cabbage also supplies the body with glutathione; an antioxidant that helps improve the detoxifying function of the liver.

FRESH FRUIT Fresh fruits are high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre= and are also low in calories, making them an important part of a detox diet. If you’re after brighter eyes and skin, shinier hair and improved digestion, try boosting your intake of fruit and eating from a wide variety of different kinds. The good news is fruit is easy to add to your diet, so try starting your day with a fresh fruit salad or smoothie and snacking on pieces of fruit throughout the day.

BROWN RICE If you want to cleanse your system and boost your health, it is a good idea to cut down on processed foods. Instead, try supplementing your diet with healthier whole grains such as brown rice, which is rich in many key detoxifying nutrients including B vitamins, magnesium, manganese and phosphorous. Brown rice is also high in fibre, which is good for cleansing the colon, and rich in selenium, which can help to protect the liver as well as improving the complexion.

WATERCRESS Like most green herbs and vegetables, watercress is an excellent health-booster and detox food.

Firstly, watercress leaves are packed with many vital detoxifying nutrients, including several B vitamins, zinc, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin C. Secondly, watercress has natural diuretic properties, which can help to flush toxins out the body. To reap the benefits of this nutritious food, try adding a handful of watercress to salads, soups and sandwiches.

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According to energy regulator Ofgem, the average yearly bill in the UK is £1420 and forecasters from uSwitch.com have predicted that this cost could be as high as £4,185 by 2020.

MATERIAL GAIN “It’s very unlikely that you’d throw a bundle of crisp five pound notes out of the window on a regular basis,” says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design at Hillarys, “but that is exactly what you could be doing if your window dressings aren’t energy efficient.

“A lot of heat can be lost through windows, especially in older properties with sash or period windows, but you can make a big difference by choosing the right covering.

One of the quickest and most affordable ways to insulate your home is to dress your windows with thermal curtains or roman blinds. Simple steps such as choosing a lining with thermal properties for roman blinds and curtains can also make a surprisingly big difference. The extra layer of fabric provides added insulation and gives the window dressing a luxurious padded look.

You may be wondering what thermal or interlined actually means? Curtains and roman blinds are generally made up from either two or three layers. A ‘normal’ lined curtain is made up from the face fabric – the one you’ve chosen for its colour or pattern – and a single back lining layer. This can be plain, thermal or blackout. A plain lining will give some protection from heat loss but will primarily help the curtains or roman blind to hang attractively. A thermal lining is a specially coated fabric that will provide increased insulation.

Three layer curtains are lined and interlined – this is an extra lining that is sandwiched in between the face fabric and the lining. It’ll make the curtains seem fuller, hang better and of course provide fabulous insulation.

All of the fabrics in Hillarys roman blinds collection can be interlined or you could opt for a beautiful made-tomeasure curtain with a thermal lining, so there’s no need to compromise on style over substance.

Parts of your home that are going to benefit the most from thermal treatments are generally hallways, rooms with north facing windows, bedrooms and conservatories. Blinds, curtains and shutters are proven to help prevent heat escaping through any windows, resulting in a cosy home and lower bills.

THE DETAILS To book a free home appointment with your local Hillarys Advisor call 0800 916 6569 or visit hillarys.co.uk

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WITH A PLAYHOUSE A playhouse is every child’s dream. A place to call their own, where they can let their imaginations run wild away from the grown-ups! This is what Erica and David Llewellyn wanted for their three year old daughter Phoebe.

hung underneath the steps to add another point of interest to the playhouse.

“The team back at The Playhouse Company headquarters were also extremely helpful, offering advice on the many different colours and finishes we could choose from. We have an old copper beech tree, as well as an abundance of purple flowering plants so we wanted the colour of the playhouse to compliment these. The colour we finally chose, purple with cream doors and window frames and white guttering, is the perfect partner for our garden, but is also colourful enough for Phoebe,” adds Erica.

Phoebe’s “Bay Tree Cottage” took around two weeks to hand-build at The Playhouse Company’s factory in Herefordshire. It then took just over one day to install into the Llewellyn’s back garden.

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“We found The Playhouse Company on the Internet and after looking through its range of beautiful houses we settled on a design. Once we had chosen the house we then had to decide where to put it and as our garden is quite uneven it was difficult to find the perfect place.

However, we needn’t have worried. Richard Frost, CEO of The Playhouse Company, came to visit us to assess our garden and the suitability of various sites.”

By visiting Erica’s garden Richard was not only able to advise on where best to place their chosen playhouse but he was also able to make a few suggestions, which eventually turned their standard playhouse into one with the “wow” factor!

Erica continues, “Our only stipulation was that we wanted the playhouse to have two floors, with an external staircase that went to the upper floor. After walking around our garden and inspecting various locations, Richard suggested building the playhouse around an existing old tree and incorporating the tree into the design of the playhouse – it was a fantastic idea!”

The final design was a two story “cottage” style playhouse with a front “stable” door, two downstairs windows and two beautifully crafted dormer windows on the second floor. The exterior staircase wound its way around the tree to the upper floor and led to another “stable” door at the side of the house. A swing was also

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Phoebe had explored her new house and moved in quite a few of her toys! She takes great pride in her “tree house” as she calls it!

“We absolutely love our new playhouse. Not only is it somewhere to inspire Phoebe and encourage her to use her imagination, but it also blends beautifully into our garden without being intrusive,” concludes Erica.

Richard Frost, CEO of The Playhouse Company, adds, “A playhouse is the perfect present which will last for years rather than days. They entice children away from the television and help to ignite their imaginations in a way that computer games and TV programmes just cannot.”

THE DETAILS The Playhouse Company builds a range of playhouses as well as creating bespoke designs. For further information, visit www.theplayhousecompany.co.uk or call 01544 387100.

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CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS The sleek look will provide instant gratification. Providing a more open feeling adds to the functional atmosphere of the space.

That is, in essence, one of the great benefits of contemporary custom kitchen designs; the array of options available. No matter what your exact tastes and preferences, there is a contemporary kitchen design that will meet all your specific needs.

colours that hark back to the 1970s, or even appliances based on those found in American households of the 1950’s. Adding a touch of retro fun to your new kitchen can be a great way to give character to the space, and is sure to provide a few nostalgic talking points.

CABINETS & WORKTOPS Cabinets are the workhorse of your kitchen, so always push your budget as far as possible. Think practically as well as aesthetically when it comes to the finish (highly polished dark colours show fingerprints easily, for example) and remember, neutrals stand the test of time more than bold colours. You can always apply brighter colours to the walls or splash-backs (glass is effective). Don’t neglect handles – they can make or break a kitchen. Chrome is effective and never dates. Avoid wooden worktops near sinks or you’ll become a slave to re-oiling, and glass worktops quickly look tired and scratched. Granite remains the top worktop choice. There are so many more materials at similar prices to the ubiquitous black. For sinks, stainless steel is best. For taps, the tri-flow system provides filtered water. You

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FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHEN Combining rustic country charm with a grand, chateau-like sophistication. We are talking an Aga, chunky wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks in earthy shades. Freestanding features and copper pans on a black wrought iron pot hanger, rustic oil bottles and richly coloured earthenware all combine to give you that French country feel.

SHAKER STYLE KITCHEN This design appeals to those who adore both contemporary design and a classic look and feel. The round knobs, pillowfronted doors and beautiful woods epitomise the classic shaker style kitchen. The floor plan in a shaker kitchen is open, with cabinets often lining the sides of the kitchen. An island can make an attractive addition and can be created for you in classic shaker styling. This dignified, elegant kitchen is never excessive but nevertheless stunning to look at and work in.

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could also mix and match your worktops – for example, quartz and stainless steel – or vary the depth of work surfaces.

KITCHEN FLOORING The flooring in your kitchen space is as important as the kitchen itself, so you need to get it right. Take advice from a flooring expert, or consult your kitchen designer. You can find more information and choices on kitchen flooring later in this guide.

KITCHEN LIGHTING Safety comes first in any kitchen, so for high activity areas where you’ll be preparing food you need plenty of illumination, so work out which areas you’ll be using for practical purposes and install task lighting – i.e., focused, directional, bright light. Think of lighting as a design tool to emphasise or detract from good or bad features in a room. You can find more information and choices on kitchen lighting later in this guide.

A bespoke kitchen will be tailor made for both the space and you. For pure luxury, this is the best that money can buy. You can have it designed especially for your needs and tastes, and built by the best in the business.

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reCiPe MELTED ISLE OF AVALON CHEESE WITH ROASTED PARSNIP, PEAR AND CURLY KALE 500g curly kale 200g Isle of Avalon cheese or similar 500g parsnip peeled and split in half lengthways 200 g charlotte potatoes washed and sliced in half lengthways 3 sprigs of rosemary Olive oil Freshly ground salt and pepper 2 firm conference pear sliced in quarters lengthways METHOD

1. Roast the parsnips and charlotte potatoes on a tray with olive oil and the chopped rosemary, seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Adding the pear slices half way, brushed with a little olive, at one end of tray roast at 200 degrees C for 30 mins until nicely roasted and browned on the outside.

2. Prepare the curly kale and remove from the stalk and wash well – blanch in salted boiling water for a few minutes until just cooked and strain.

3. Place the roast potatoes and parsnips into four gratin dishes and then scoop one and half tablespoon of the cheese on top of each dish and then place under the grill until bubbling and golden brown. Finish with the roast pear and serve with a dressed salad and some warm crusty bread.

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appy New Year! With 2015 now in full swing despite the chilly weather there are an abundance of delights to be found to brighten up the winter season.

Curly kale is at its very best right now as well as Brussel sprouts, cabbage and Jerusalem artichokes – always great for a warming soup.

Pheasant is in full flourish and features fondly on our lunch tasting menu. From afar there is the excitement of the arrival of servile oranges for a very short time so why not make a batch of homemade marmalade for the store cupboard. Shellfish is at its best with mussels. whelks, clams and oysters all making an appearance. Blood oranges are also extremely good and eats fantastically well as a compote with a creamy pannacotta and the first pull of the delicately flavoured rose pink, forced rhubarb is a joy to look forward to and will be featuring on the Artichoke menu very soon. After the indulgence of the Christmas season, January is the time to take things easy and put that curly kale to good use served very simply with some melted cheese, some roasted parsnip

and complimented with roasted pear makes for a delicious supper or light lunch. At the restaurant we use Isle of Avalon cheese but a Port Salut or raclette would work equally as well. is gloriously sticky soft cheese has a pungent flavour that has been likened to smoked bacon. Each wheel of Isle of Avalon begins as a Port Salut, which is then lovingly washed in wine at James Aldridge's dairy in Godstone until it matures into a lovely creamy gooeyness.

After the indulgence of the Christmas season, January is the time to take things easy and put that curly kale to good use.

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THE NEVER ENDING ST ENDINGSTORY, STOR RY, ERNEST T HEMINGWAY HEMINGW WA AY Created by Lorenzo Antinori and inspired by Hemingway’s time in Cuba and his love of Daiquiri’s. In short, a drink he would approve of. A Cuban inspired mix of Bacardi 1909, Dark Crème de Cacao, lime juice, caster sugar and two dashes of Absinthe. Served in a 1930’s coupette and presented with a hand wrapped cinnamon cigar.

COCO COCO,, COCO CHANEL Created by Chris Moore and Fabrizio Fiorito. Coco changed the course of fashion history and she also loved to drink. She was known for believing that red wine and caviar would keep her young.

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The event, taking place on Monday 9th February 2015 will be once again held in the heart of the City of London at the stunning Plaisterers’ Hall, and will be hosted by TV chef Valentine Warner, who will guide guests through the evening’s culinary journey.

In 2014, the evening raised a staggering £167,414 for vital bowel cancer research.

The Bobby Moore Fund work hard to secure an incredible line up of chefs to come together and create a fantastic evening, and among the chefs cooking this year will be Tom Kitchin, Richard Bainbridge, Michael Wignall and Tom Sellers. Special thanks go to their Premier Sponsor, Taleveras Group.

All money raised at Dining with the Stars will go towards the Bobby Moore Fund’s pioneering bowel cancer research.

One day we’ll beat bowel cancer. Help us make it sooner.

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets to the event are priced at £295 with VIP tickets available at £395. To book places or a full table, or for more information, please contact Amanda Myers on 020 3469 8881 or email amanda.myers@cancer.org.uk.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS UNVEILS

‘THE SUHAIL COLLECTION’

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he Suhail Collection is the first Collection to be offered on Phantom, Ghost and Wraith models, taking inspiration from Suhail, one of the brightest star constellations in the sky , and believed to have inspired the 10th Century Arabic mathematician, astronomer and physicist Ibn alHaitham. British-Iraqi physicist, Jim Al-Khalili, considers al-Haitham to be the “first true scientist” based on his pioneering work on the scientific method, including that light enters the eye rather than leaving it.

His Book of Optics was translated into Latin in the 13th century and has influenced a number of key Western scientific thinkers including Roger Bacon, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and René Descartes.

“Ibn al-Haitham was a notable pioneer whose

The interior continues the striking colour scheme by elegantly combining Crem é Light leather with Turchese accents, framed by a Navy Blue instrument panel top and carpets. Suhail star emblems are also worked into the marquetry on the Ash Burr wood fascia, whilst a Starlight Headliner in the Phantom and Wraith models allows the owner their own personal moment of stargazing. Finally the Bespoke clock, colour matched to the interior, depicts the Suhail Ursa Minor and Major constellation on the clock face.

A YEAR OF AMAZING BESPOKE ROLLS-ROYCES 2014 saw several beautiful and compelling Collection cars such as Year of the Horse, Pinnacle Travel, Waterspeed, Metropolitan and Maharajah created by the

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scientific achievements represented a turning point in the history of science. We felt the Suhail constellation was the perfect inspiration for a very special Bespoke collection to celebrate his influence on Eastern and Western science,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

A host of elegantly executed touches have been added to the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Phantom Coupé, Ghost and Wraith to bring the spirit of Suhail to life in this extraordinary collection. The exterior of these astronomy-inspired motor cars sparkle in a unique moonstone pearl colour evoking the colour of the stars at night, whilst a Suhail star emblem completes a Turchese Blue coachline inspired by the colour of the night sky when Suhail is visible.

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Bespoke Design Studios at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England.

Majestic Horse Ghost was designed to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Horse. Marrying the Chinese artistic tradition and appreciation of fine hand-craftsmanship, Majestic Horse offered unique interior and exterior features including stitched horses in the headrests and rear seat cushions as well as a painted horse logo on the side and one painted on the wooden dashboard.

Pinnacle Travel Phantom, this extraordinary motor car served to showcase the imaginative heights of craftsmanship and design that emanates from Goodwood, seen through the prism of modern luxury travel, offering a luxuriant colour palette, opulent, sumptuous materials and complex, beautifully hand-crafted marquetry.

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Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection was designed to celebrate Sir Malcolm Campbell’s new world water-speed record in 1937. Echoing the cutting-edge technology employed in the construction of Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird K3 craft, only the finest contemporary materials were used. Brushed steel perfectly complemented an exclusively developed ‘Maggiore’ Blue colour scheme whilst hand-crafted Abachi wood inlays evoked the sense of a boat effortlessly gliding through water at pace, whilst exterior coachline and laser etchings inside the car brought Campbell’s ‘Bluebird’ motif back to life.

Phantom Metropolitan Collection paid homage to the world’s great metropolises through the most complex application of marquetry ever undertaken by Rolls-Royce. When open, Phantom’s signature picnic tables presented occupants with an elevated view of the city, created through the expert application of 500 individual wood veneer pieces. Indeed, the process of hand-cutting, colouring, shaping and applying is so complex these unique objects d’art take an expert wood craftsperson several days to complete. The cityscape theme extended to a specially developed Aetherius Grey leather colour created to echo the colour palette of the modern city whilst 6,800 two-tone stitches to the central rear seat flutes depicted an abstract image of a skyscraper. For the first time in the marque’s history, a rotating bezel expressing 24 of the great cities of the world and their time zones adorned the central console of a Rolls-Royce motor car.

Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupé was unveiled in November. Inspired by the Golden Age of the Raja, this beautiful model was conceptualised and hand¬crafted in honour of India’s affinity with the super¬luxury marque.100 years ago, India’s Princes and Maharajas collectively engaged in what is described as one of the world’s longest relationships with one automobile manufacturer. Over a period of five decades, the Maharajas purchased over 840 unique Rolls¬Royce motor cars pushing the maker of the ‘Best Car in the World’ to unprecedented levels of design, engineering and luxury.

Rolls¬Royce Motor Cars is recreating that golden age of India’s motoring heritage though a collection of Bespoke vehicles inspired by the Maharajas’ cars.

These limited Collections serve to inspire customers, with record levels of Bespoke demand. Nearly every Phantom across the globe, 90% of Wraith and 80% of Ghost family motor cars were commissioned by customers with some element of Bespoke design.

Bespoke is Rolls-Royce.

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