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HOMEGLAZE CHARITY CHALLENGE BEGINS

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omeglaze, your local double glazing specialist in Chigwell, is celebrating 5 years in business with a partnership with children’s charity Barnardo’s to raise £10,000 over the next 12

months. is month the team is planning a fundraising challenge that will test their fitness and stamina and take a week to achieve. ey plan to get over the finish line during the day on Saturday 21st November.

Team Homeglaze will be rowing the English Channel – Dover to Calais – a distance of 26 miles. But instead of the wind and the water the challenge will play out in the Gravel Lane showroom over 13 hours during the week as each man rows in the virtual challenge.

Company Director Colin Morgan says “is is our first fundraising venture. We will all challenge ourselves and each other to make sure we are on course. It’s going to be a long, hard week so on Saturday we plan to celebrate success.” e company would like people to make a donation in support of the challenge at https://www.justgiving.com/homeglaze Of course it will still be business as usual at the family owned and run home improvement company as they continue to maintain their high standards away from the rowing machine.

Choosing to raise money for Barnardo’s means it will be channelled into the charity’s work with children leaving care in Redbridge. ese children will have been taken into care for a number of reasons and are highly vulnerable. eir problems are made worse by the number of moves many of them are forced to make during their time in care, which can also seriously disrupt their education.

• Young care leavers show significantly lower academic achievement than their peers – just 11% of children in care gain five GCSEs compared to the national average of over 60%.

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• Care leavers are more likely to be unemployed, to become homeless and to spend time in prison.

• One in seven young people leaving care are pregnant or already mothers.

Barnardo’s supports the transition from Care to independent living, with follow on services providing skills, knowledge and access to one-to-one advice. It also includes access to supported lodgings, help getting a job Barnardo’s Reg. Charity Nos. 216250 & SC037605 and on the Job Training.

Colin knows about being in care as he found himself there at just 10 years old. As the years went by he was moved several times and eventually left to make his own way in life. Football was Colin’s salvation. Playing for his school and the district helped him cope even though a life of hard knocks was to follow. e company also sponsors boys under 7 and under 14 football teams at two local schools. e link with Barnardo’s may bring back memories but it’s all about what is being done now for vulnerable youngsters. Barnardo’s Care Leaver services worked with 2,900 people last year.

Support for the Homeglaze team for their fundraising challenges is crucial. n

THE DETAILS

Visit www.homeglaze.co.uk Unit 19-20 Taylors, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6DQ 0800 756 6958

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his year, why not avoid the hustle and bustle of the commercial high streets and instead head out into the wilds of Epping Forest to have some festive fun and wrap up your Christmas shopping all in one?

Epping Forest is the perfect setting for a magical Christmas weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December. ere will be a beautiful Christmas Grotto in the Tudor hunt standing, Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, however the tickets for this were sold out before the end of October (make a note to book early next year, to avoid disappointment – see below for details of how to keep informed). ere are however, in addition to the Grotto, a host of fun activities taking place throughout the weekend to entertain the family. ere will be a wintry woodland trail where you can discover the Forest folk and hear some stories, watch out for the naughty elves though! ere will also be arts and crafts, activities such as gingerbread decorating and lots, lots more.

Admission is free, with small charges in place for some activities.

In addition, there will be a range of stalls offering local and handmade items, as well as lots of new and exciting Epping Forest products to help you find both a unique and charitable Christmas gift.

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How about some Epping Forest wood (£5.50 per bag) to stoke the Christmas fire? Epping Forest calendars (£4.95 each) make a lovely gift for those who share a love for the ancient woodland. Epping Forest venison is now also on sale so you can bring a taste of the Forest to your Christmas table too. In Epping Forest you can be a Christmas consumer with a clear conscience, supporting local and environmental projects and best of all, the profits made from all sales will go directly back into caring for Epping Forest, which is a Registered Charity.

On ursday 10 December from 7.30pm there is a festive evening making a Christmas greenery display taking place at e View. Tickets are £15 and include refreshments and materials. Booking required.

Epping Forest is the perfect place to escape to over the festive season, whether you need to find some tranquillity from the Christmas chaos, or would like to burn off the seasonal excesses, walking in the woods is the perfect activity to help you regain your equilibrium.

To keep up to date with Epping Forest news and events, sign up for the Epping Forest newsletter by e-mailing epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk, follow Epping Forest on Twitter @CoLEppingForest or visit the website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestevents. e View is located on Rangers Road, E4 7QH. Telephone 020 7332 1911. n

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FOCUS ON 11+ AT BRAESIDE AND NORMANHURST SCHOOL

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raeside School, an exceptional school for girls in Buckhurst Hill and Normanhurst School, a thriving school for boys and girls in North Chingford both cater for children aged 2 ½ to 16. ey make up half of the privately-owned Oak-Tree Group of independent schools and provide excellent education at 11+. We talk to Matthew Hagger, Group Principal about the schools’ strengths in educating pupils at senior level.

Q: AS ‘ALL THROUGH SCHOOLS’, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BRAESIDE AND NORMANHURST TAKING CHILDREN FROM 2½ TO 16?

A: e staff and pupils at all levels have outstanding relationships. Many of our pupils have been pupils of the schools since they were 3 and this shows in the level of comfort and support they get. We understand the educational needs of children all the way through their education and we ensure that the progression from one stage to the next is smooth and supported. Teachers share their knowledge and understanding of the children and progress is maintained.

Q: WHY ARE MORE PUPILS THAN EVER BEFORE TRANSITIONING FROM THE OAK-TREE PREP SCHOOLS, OAKLANDS AND COOPERSALE HALL TO THE OAK-TREE SENIOR SCHOOLS? A: Parents are truly seeing the benefits of their children being educated within a strong group of schools and Normanhurst GCSE results this year spoke for themselves.

Braeside only joined the group in September but already parents of Junior girls at Oaklands and Coopersale Hall have been enquiring about 11+ entrance due to their excellent academic record. Part-scholarships are now being awarded at Braeside, as well as at Normanhurst. is scheme has already been proved successful within the Oak-Tree Group and we are very pleased to now be able to offer it to current Braeside pupils as well as new prospective pupils as they look to join us at 11+

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Q: WHERE DO PUPILS GO WHEN THEY HAVE TO LEAVE BRAESIDE AND NORMANHURST AT 16?

A: We prepare all of our pupils to go on to further education and the majority study for A levels. Most move to schools in the area, to selective independent schools (sometimes with scholarships), to grammar schools or to local state schools and colleges. We provide continuous support, advice and information to parents about the application process for different schools and colleges.

11+ and 13+ entrance examinations are sat at Braeside and Normanhurst in January. Contact the relevant school directly to register a place. n

THE DETAILS

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Words: Steve Skinner, Rayleigh Mount committee

RAYLEIGH MOUNT H idden away behind the high street of an Essex town lies a small National Trust site that few people know, called Rayleigh Mount. Today it is just a peaceful hill covered in trees and grass, but in medieval times it was the castle of the Sheriff of Essex and Hertfordshire, Sweyn, son of Robert Fitzwimarc. It was the only Essex castle mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086!

Nothing at all remains of the motte and bailey castle now.

It was built of timber, as were most of the early Norman castles, and seems to have narrowly missed two opportunities to later become a stone castle. What stone was brought onto the site by Sweyn’s grandson appears to have been robbed out in the late fourteenth century to build the handsome church tower at the head of the high street. e whole site is less than five acres, so it doesn’t take long to walk around, and there are interpretive panels explaining its history. ere is also a nature trail.

Nearby is Rayleigh Windmill (the tallest remaining in Essex) and the curious, octagonal, thatched roofed Dutch cottage.

If you come on a Wednesday morning there is a thriving market in the high street. ere is no entry charge for Rayleigh Mount. During the winter (Greenwich Mean Time) it is open Sunday to Friday 7am to 4pm, and Saturdays 7am to 2pm.

However, it may occasionally be closed on very windy or icy and snowy days for safety reason. You can check on this and obtain more information, by phoning Mike Stone, 01268 775328. e main entrance is in Bellingham

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Lane (use the postcode SS6 7ED for sat. nav. purposes), where there is a pay and display car park. It is also very close to Rayleigh railway station – on the London Liverpool street to Southend Victoria line – just a ten minute walk up Castle Drive, opposite the station, to the rear entrance of the Mount.

If you do visit, you will be treading in the footsteps of Kings and Queens. For apart from the castle, there was once a royal forest at Rayleigh and monarchs from Henry II, through to bad King John and even Henry VIII arrived to hunt deer. Queen Eleanor of Castile, consort to Edward I, even established a royal horse stud there (a sort of medieval equivalent of a modern day Rolls Royce factory).

So, this small town has a big history. ere are green plaques to look out for, too, on a number of the buildings in the town centre, giving additional snippets of information about Rayleigh’s past.

Additional information if required: Castle built about 1070 as a simple motte (hill) castle. Later expended to a motte and bailey castle by Sweyn’s grandson, Henry of Essex. In all the 300 years it stood on the site it was never attacked. Eventually it was abandoned, and the site became farmland. It was given to the National Trust by Edward Francis in 1923 and, at that time was managed for the Trust by a small committee of local people. All these years later it is still managed by a local committee – one of the few remaining National Trust properties to continue such an arrangement. n

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ESSEX’S TIPTREE JAMS Words: Michelle Harris

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n afternoon tea reaches the pinnacle of perfection when a miniature jar of Wilkin and Sons’ jam is presented as part of the treat.

With fruits grown in our own Essex backyard, the jams, honeys, marmalades and relishes produced at Tiptree are internationally recognised and now distributed to over sixty countries including fine restaurants and 5 star hotels. e wonderful products are enjoyed by all from humble customer to aristocracy; even the Royal Family like our Tiptree jam. It is therefore no surprise that Wilkin and Sons Ltd have been awarded over a 100 years of continuous Royal Warrants. e tea rooms are all easily accessible in Essex and each venue has a quintessential English flavour and ambience.

Whether visiting for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, the experience is informal, leisurely and highly recommended.

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WILKIN AND SONS LIMITED MAKERS OF FINE PRESERVES AT TIPTREE SINCE 1885 1835 1841 1885 1911 1954

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Arthur Charles Wilkin was born Inventor John Joseph Mechi began experimental farming at Tiptree Hall.

Arthur Charles Wilkin made his first Strawberry Conserve at Tiptree King George V awarded the company a Royal Warrant HM Queen Elizabeth II granted a Royal Warrant for marmalade and jam

Peter J Wilkin the great grandson of the founder was appointed a director.

HRH Princess Alexandra visited Tiptree to mark 100 years of jam making Royal Warrant extended to cover “all Tiptree products”.

H M e Queen visited the company to mark 125 years of jam making at Tiptree Celebrating 100 years of continuous Royal Warrants Jubilee Marmalade released Staff now control almost 50% of the voting rights in the business and are the single largest shareholder.

Please note that if a local charity would like to request jam and clotted cream for a fund-raising event. Contact: www.creamteasociety.co.uk For more information about the history of Wilkin and Sons Ltd, it is worth visiting the main Visitor Centre at Tiptree where the museum is located together with a shop and tea room. n All images ©Wilkin & Sons Ltd 2015

THE DETAILS

For information on their tea rooms, including the retro coffee bar at The Pantry at The Lordship Writtle – visit: www.trooms.com

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GIVE AN COURSE FOR CHRISTMAS

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ive ART for Christmas! e Seasons Art Class, now well established in LifeWorks behind Loughton Methodist Church, is offering a very special Christmas present. e part-time Art Classes run for 14 weeks and will be a special treat for someone who wants to get creative. It could be the answer to finding that extra special present! e Seasons Art Class is a new concept in adult creative art.

Classes take place in the morning and afternoon on Wednesdays. Courses run throughout the year with the next one starting in January 2016. e course is designed for absolute beginners or improvers with an easy step-by-step guide to draw, paint and create. It’s ‘hands on’ and all about having fun while learning new skills.

Art teacher Adelaine Frank has a passion to bring art to the fingertips of those interested in teasing out their own creativity. e class has the added benefit of tutor Jim Jack, a sculptor and local artist. Both tutors provide one-to-one advice and all the help needed to develop those individual artistic skills.

Classes are lively and fun.

“is was the first time I had picked up a pencil since my school days and I loved every minute” said Jane Bedford from Epping. “We all got on well and made new friends as well as learning new skills. I can’t wait to do more.”

Student Christine Merrick, also from Epping said “It was easy to give up three hours a week because I enjoyed the process and found it so relaxing. I am so glad I took the plunge.”

Adelaine Frank said “ese classes definitely change lives and our ‘hands on’ approach brings out the best in their confidence and creativity. We enjoy teaching and seeing people grow - it’s so rewarding.” n

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A FINE TASTE OF THE FOREST

Copyright: Steve Lee (Taken from Jose L Souto’s book ‘e Game Larder’).

For the first time, Epping Forest is selling venison to the public from The View.

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pping Forest is a unique and ancient woodland, some 12 miles long from Manor Park in the south to Epping in the north.

Within the Forest, fallow deer and muntjac deer roam freely and are a delight to visitors lucky enough to spot a glimpse of these beautiful and wild creatures. A truly wonderful experience so close to the heart of the city of London.

Back in the 1950s, concerned by declining numbers of deer within the Forest, the City of London Corporation, as Conservators of Epping Forest, created a Deer Sanctuary to ensure that this important species was protected. Since this time, and despite increasing pressures of development around the borders of the Forest, the deer population has thrived and the Conservators now have to carefully and humanely manage the deer population to continue to best protect Epping Forest - much of which is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. Sustainably managing the deer also helps to prevent a drop in the condition of the deer themselves due to over-population.

As a result, the City of London are now offering Epping Forest venison for sale at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre, e View (Rangers Road, Chingford). Visitors can be assured of the provenance and quality of this locally-reared meat, which has been produced from deer free to roam within the Deer Sanctuary in eydon Bois. You can be sure of not just a fine taste, but of high animal welfare standards. e culling of the deer is rigorously controlled

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and only specified numbers are culled each year.

Furthermore, the money generated from the sale of Epping Forest venison will go straight back into protecting the Forest, which is a Registered Charity.

Superintendent of Epping Forest, Paul omson, said: “As venison is one of the lowest cholesterol red meats, with very little fat, we hope that this locally reared meat will be enjoyed by the local community as a genuine and delicious taste of Epping Forest.”

Also on sale at e View is ‘Venison, e Game Larder‘

by Jose Souto, the perfect recipe book to give inspiration for putting the venison to good use. To celebrate the launch of Epping Forest venison sales, Butler’s Retreat, the Café next door to e View, will be hosting a Venison Supper with author, Jose Souto.

Jose will commence the evening with a talk about his work as a chef and of how his interest in venison came about. e set menu for the evening will be taken from recipes in Jose’s book. Signed copies of this beautiful book, perfect for Christmas presents, will be available to buy on the evening.

What better way to warm up a winter evening. n THE DETAILS

For further information, or to book for the Venison Supper, please contact The View on 020 7332 1991, or e-mail epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

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FEEL GOOD DENTISTRY

FUNDRAISING VISION

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sh Parmar is at last able to realise his vision to raise much needed funds for two charities working with young children. It’s a passion close to his heart and here he tells Christine Baker why.

What is your target and who are the charities?

Ash: I believe that with help I can raise £20,000 in 6 months to be shared between two charities. I am a great supporter of local charity Haven House Children's Hospice www.havenhouse.org.uk based in Woodford Green. It supports families and cares for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across North and North East London, West Essex and East Hertfordshire.

I am also a Trustee of Food for Life Vrindavan (FFLV) www.fflvrindavan.org, which was established in 1990. e charity is based in the historical city of Vrindavan, two hours away from Delhi, and provides education, food distribution, medical services, social development, clothing and a better environment for the poorest of the poor.

Why? Ash: I am grateful to be blessed with a successful career, loving family and all the creature comforts I need. I know I have the capacity and support network to raise money that will change lives and I want to give back to those less well off.

What do you find special about Haven House?

Ash: Haven House is a well-run charity that does impressive work with children and their families facing huge emotional and physical demands with little support.

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ur lives are generally measured in decade milestones. I still recall my 10th birthday and how adult I felt that my age was now in double figures. Losing your teens at twenty, feeling you should be responsible at thirty and then ancient at forty. I won’t even elaborate on thoughts at fifty…

Our perceptions of how we’ll be at a certain age, our naïve expectations in our youth as compared to the realities when a dreaded age looms; we aspire and plan for our goals but life gets in the way and sometimes what we had envisaged as an ideal, is not always what we really wanted.

As a child, I never imagined life beyond getting married and having children. e proverbial ‘happy ever after’ heralded the destiny rather than an interlude. erefore I never planned or had any idea beyond that point. As each birthday highlighted another year older and worse still, another bracket for tick box exercises, it all begun to feel rather ageist and dire. So I asked myself: “Do you want to find out who you might have been?”

Started a diet… Imagined how I would like to look and took time to work out a plan and if I achieved my goal – what car would I like? After a moment’s hesitation and a wry smile – it was obvious: a convertible sports car. So is this a midlife crisis or an awakening? Who cares? I read all the reviews about the newly designed Mazda MX-5 and decided it’s now or never. Mazda state they have created Jinba-lttai: at one with the car. I wondered…

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absolutely right. With the roof down and Donna Summer singing (at high volume) ‘Could It Be Magic’ or any other 80s disco music - the A406 and even traffic on the M25 never felt so good. e car is a dream… every aspect of the new design, functionality and purpose puts this car into an elite league of its own. It feels like a race horse and you can’t help smiling. Aside my children and work as a writer, I can’t recall feeling this euphoric or excited about anybody or anything. It’s a 5 star car. Affectionately referred to as e Batmobile (as black) and I am the Essex Catwoman.

Midlife crisis or awakening? Absolutely it’s an awakening to the abandonment that maturity affords you when you’re still young at heart and feel that you’re never too old to savour the experience of a new thrill or adventure. n My car was purchased via the Mazda office at Romford who were absolutely fantastic.

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After the tremendous success of Taste of London 2015 in Regent’s Park, get ready for incredible chefs, award winning restaurants, fantastic food, shopping and more at Taste of London: The Festive Edition!

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aste of London will be transforming Tobacco Dock for the festive edition of the much loved culinary event. The stunningly beautiful dockland warehouse at Tobacco Dock will be turned into a festive food heaven.

The winter edition offers a more boutique feel, but with all the incredible features you would expect from Taste Festivals. Brimming with exciting, original and hands on features with something for every die-hard food fanatic to enjoy.

The AEG Taste Theatre will host world-class chefs as they divulge their festive tricks and tips. The first chef names to take to the AEG Theatre have been confirmed as possibly the greatest pub chef of all times, and all round nice man Tom Kerridge, the incredibly talented Monica Galetti and extremely gifted chef and restaurateur Marcus Wareing. At AEG Let’s Taste Live Cooking Experience get up close and personal with world-

class chefs as they show the finest ways to serve up festive food.

This year Taste of London: The Festive Edition will bring the theme ‘the best of London’ to life. The event will showcase the best restaurants, chefs, artisan producers, baristas, mixologists and food our great city has to offer.

Super star chef Marcus Wareing said “London is the greatest city on earth.

For me it is simple, we have an incredible choice or diverse food, something to suit every palate and budget. The city is forever evolving and you can see this in the standard of the food and restaurants. I love the little pockets of different food and cultures dotted around the bustling city. What better place to celebrate food than at the foodie event of the winter, Taste of London: The Festive Edition. This year will be a celebration of London, and a showcase of the best our incredible city has to offer. I for one can’t wait to be at the event, host a demonstration and support my restaurant, Tredwell’s!”

Tastebuds will tingle as the event showcases some of the latest, greatest and most innovative restaurants in London, who will all be serving taster size portions of their incredible dishes. Several of the capital’s finest establishments have already signed up including: Hix, Café Spice, Pont St, Tom’s Kitchen, Club Gascon, Action Against Hunger and Tredwell’s. with further restaurants to be announced. Making a welcome return after a successful run at Taste of London’s summer event is The Daily Special, with a rotating selection of top restaurants showcasing their specialities.

Taste of London isn’t just about food; delicious drinks will play a vital part in bringing the show to life. Laurent-Perrier will be bringing its world famous pink Champagne Bar to the rustic setting of Tobacco Dock. Those who don’t fancy a glass of bubbly can indulge in all things cider at Weston’s Cider Bar. For the beer lovers, there will be a Craft Beer Hub featuring a selection of fantastic beers and ales from some of the UK’s best breweries.

The festive edition of the world’s greatest restaurant festival will also feature 100’s of exhibitors offering an array of delicious, interesting and beautiful gifts perfect for that special someone this Christmas. Music will fill the halls of Tobacco Dock, ensuring your ears get as much love this winter as your tastebuds.

Eat, drink, shop, laugh, experience and learn at Taste of London, the festive edition!

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Tickets are now on sale for London’s spectacular Christmas destination - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, returning for six exciting weeks of winter festivities with FREE admission and even more entertainment than before.

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WR Events and The Royal Parks are thrilled to announce the main attractions that will be making a welcome return to the capital’s most popular and dazzling winter event. The hugely successful sub-zero experience - The Magical Ice Kingdom will host even more fantastical snow and ice sculptures. This year children and adults are invited to walk through the fairy forest to discover a frozen lake and the ice queen, explore the ice palace, sit on the thrones and slide down the castle slide. Filled to the brim with awe-inspiring snow and ice sculptures including magical princesses, frozen animals and ogres the Magical Ice Kingdom is the biggest ice and snow sculpture experience of its kind in the UK. Next to the Magical Ice Kingdom, sits Bar Ice, an intimate ice bar back by popular demand. Enter the Arctic environment where a handcrafted bar, tables, walls and sculptures glisten with ice and Friday 20th enjoy a chilled cocktail.

N ovember The Ski Zillertal Ice Rink will once again be located around the 2015 - Sund picturesque Victorian Bandstand, on which there will be live music ay, 3rd played throughout the day and night as skaters take to the ice for a January 201 6 spin. Stretching over 1,600m2 it is the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink. (closed on For those who want to gaze at the action from above, the iconic Christmas D ay) Giant Observation Wheel will illuminate the skyline.

Always a sell-out, the UK’s favourite - Zippos Circus returns with two shows - their ever-popular daytime show for all the family - Zippos Christmas Circus - The Perfect Gift, and an evening show for older thrill seekers, Cirque Berserk. Both housed again in the Mega Dome, the biggest circus venue in the UK. Other favourite attractions making a welcome return include Santa Land, a haven for young visitors where Father Christmas will be every day with his Elves and a sack of free gifts. For those Christmas shoppers, there’s the traditional German Christmas market with over 200 chalets. The Angels Christmas Market offers unusual and handmade gifts and crafts, including ceramics, candles, jewellery, wooden toys, nativity scenes and Christmas decorations.

The ever-popular Bavarian Village will be ready to serve even more bratwurst and mulled wine whilst hosting live music throughout the day and evening. In addition to the many restaurants and bars there will be delicious food available throughout the attraction to help you warm up on a cold crisp winter’s day. And for those thrill-seekers, there will be an array traditional and high energy rides.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is a huge hit with members of the royal family and the celebrity crowds, those who have been spotted enjoying the festive treats have included: Duchess of Cambridge & Prince George, Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, One Direction, Elle Macpherson, Damien Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Amanda ber Holden, Uma Thurman, Rod Stewart & Penny Lancaster, Chris Martin, Novem on 20th nly - opens Tom Cruise, Liam Gallagher, Elizabeth Hurley and David Furnish.

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Selfridges’ Journey to the Stars scheme was over a year in development, with the London window displays alone taking over 500 people to set up and the in-store decorations over 30,000 hours to install.

The London store’s largest window is triple-sided, at the corner of Oxford Street and Orchard Street, and showcases a giant, fully rotating orrery of the solar system made to scale with a little help from Greenwich Observatory. It is believed to be one of the largest ever made.

Journey to the Stars, which runs until 24th December, features online at Selfridges.com and across all Selfridges stores. From window displays, in-store decorations and special customer experiences, including the opening of a psychic and mystical adult grotto called the Astrolounge, on the lower ground floor of the London store. Psychic readings, a psychic school, mystic workshops, birth chart tee-shirts, and much more mystic is on offer from the Astrolounge whereas hundreds of exclusive zodiac and constellation-themed products are available online and in-store.

Above all, Christmas this year more than any other year is all about personalisation – whether through mystical gifts or Selfridges extraordinary product offer across all its departments from fashion to food. From the world exclusive personalised Mini Moet, or the personalised Nutella, to personalised gift wrapping paper or bespoke scent collections by Margate-based fragrance experts Haeckel’s, there are perfect and unique gifts at every price and for everyone.

Journey to the Stars continues at Selfridges.com where customers can ‘shop by star sign’ to find the gifts recommended for their zodiacal character traits or that of their loved ones, shop by gift categories (for him, for her, for kids, etc.). Customers can even book Elfridges (Selfridges’ free gift-list busting personal shoppers available to all) from the comfort of their smartphones or tablets.

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In 2004 the National Gallery acquired Carracci’s The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist (on display in Room 37), thanks to a number of donations and gifts in wills.

In this painting the Madonna seems about to rise to greet the viewer, as she balances her baby on her lap, her wide-eyed gaze drawing us into the picture. Saint Joseph and the Infant Saint John the Baptist respond to the lively child with focused attentiveness.

ANNIBALE CARRACCI, THE HOLY FAMILY WITH THE INFANT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (‘THE MONTALTO MADONNA’) ABOUT 1600. © THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON. BOUGHT WITH THE SUPPORT OF A NUMBER OF GIFTS IN WILLS AND DONATIONS, 2004.

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Nearly a quarter of the Gallery’s paintings are on display thanks to gifts in wills. Remembering the Gallery by leaving a gift in your will, no matter what size, can help develop and maintain the collection and continue to enrich the lives of future generations.

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Retro recipes in the Chefs Theatre, vegan treats in the Artisan Christmas Market, a Champagne Ski Bar and a London Gin Theatre are just some of the festive features food-lovers can look forward to at Foodies Festival Christmas.

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ollowing the popularity of last year’s event, East London’s Truman Brewery will once again be transformed into a culinary winter wonderland, as Foodies Festival Christmas brings London’s top chefs, award-winning artisan producers and international street food together under one roof for a fabulous festive feast.

Acclaimed London chefs and celebrity cooks will swap their aprons for Santa hats in the Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre, sharing their favourite recipes and top tips to help visitors create the perfect Christmas banquet.

CONFIRMED CHEFS INCLUDE… Adam Simmonds - Great British Menu Winner & Michelin starred chef Omar Allibhoy - Tapas Revolution David Degiovanni - Union Street Cafe Kim Woodward - Savoy Grill Anna Haugh - London House Matt Robinson - Bluebird Michael Weiss - Quiglanos Richard Kirkwood - The Wright Brothers Steve Drake - Drakes Jesse Dunford Wood - Parlour

Retro Recipes in the Chefs Theatre will transport festival-goers back in time to the 1960s when green piped potato, glacé cherries and multi-coloured cheese and jellies were all the rage. Inspired by infamous TV chef Fanny Cradock, several chefs will recreate classic recipes such as Prawn Cocktail, Baked Alaska, Sherry Trifle, vol-au-vents and Duck a l’Orange in their own signature style.

Artisan Christmas Market boasts over 150 of the finest producers selling locally produced cheeses, chutneys, chocolates, sauces and jams, biscuits and crackers, cakes, puddings and more for visitors to sample and shop from; perfect for picking-up those little extras that make Christmas extra tasty and special. A Vegan area in the Christmas Market offers a range of delicious and healthy vegan, veggie and gluten-free treats for visitors to indulge in.

Gin lovers will rejoice as London’s gin producers host daily Christmas Gin Cocktail masterclasses. Wine experts Charles Metcalfe and Neil Philips are also on-hand helping visitors match wines with Christmas flavours in the Drinks Theatre, and beer expert Melissa Cole champions craft beers as an alternative to wine and champagne this Christmas in masterclasses with local brewers.

Other features of the festival include an outdoor Street Food Courtyard and a Cake & Bake Theatre hosted by London’s top bakers, chocolatiers and Great British Bake Off contestants. An accompanying Pudding Hall provides a haven of sweet treats selling festive favourites such as eggnog and mulled wine, Christmas cake and mince pies, marzipan bonbons and macaroons.

While parents can enjoy a chilled glass of bubbly from the Champagne Ski Bar, children under 12 can enrol in the Elf Cookery School With Kiddy Cook, where they can bake and decorate snowballs, gingerbread men, cookies and cupcakes to leave out for Santa.

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

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he Cancer Research UK Winter Run is returning to London for 2016 and is bigger and better than ever before. The 2015 sellout event which saw 15,000 runners hit the streets, is bringing back the much loved Polar Bear hugs, and a cool new route will see runners enjoying this unique closed-road event where they will pass some of the most iconic landmarks the city has to offer with masses of winter fun and surprises thrown in for good measure.

The 10k flat route event, will start in the history steeped Trafalgar Square, where the winter fun will kick off in style with a brand new feature – Snow BlastOff! Which will start each wave of runners with an explosion of snow forming an arch over them as they head off for more winter fun.

Runners will head off along The Strand, past the world famous Novello and Aldwych Theatres, before heading further into the City of London, past the Royal Courts of Justice, through the beautiful Guildhall Yard and towards the ‘The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ also known as The Bank of England. At some point along this route they will be transported into a winter wonderland when they enter the giant Snow Zone, which this year boasts six huge cannons, showering runners with snow.

Continuing, runners will be treated to breath-taking sights of St Pauls Cathedral before heading back into Westminster and towards the famous Downing Street, where the Polar Bears and his friends will be waiting to

give out warm friendly hugs.

The course will entertain not only the runners, st but also the families and friends who come out to show their support – don’t worry though, there will be enough winter fun to keep everybody’s spirits up. This unique event is the perfect opportunity for people of all levels of fitness to come out of Christmas hibernation and start the New Year with a bang, whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK. The Cancer Research UK Winter Run is organised

by Human Race – the UK’s largest organiser of running, cycling and triathlon events.

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Clive Sanders, Head of Events at Cancer Research UK, said; “Fundraising events like The Winter Run Series are vital for raising life-saving funds to help beat cancer sooner and uniting men and women of all ages and abilities in the fight against the disease.We’re delighted that The Winter Run is returning to London, and we hope that people across the capital will seize the chance to give cancer the cold shoulder”.

THE DETAILS Entries into the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run are now available.

Visit www.winterrunseries.co.uk for registration and more information.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SPIRE RODING HOSPITAL Premier League Stars Open New Bone and Joint Centre

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remier League stars Carl Jenkinson, James Tomkins and James Collins this week opened a brand new £1.2 million Bone and Joint Centre at Spire Roding Hospital. e extension to Spire Roding’s out-patient and physiotherapy capacity was opened by the players during a special Open Day at the Redbridge based hospital. e West Ham players officially opened the department which includes six physiotherapy treatment rooms, a state of the art gym, changing rooms with its own reception, comfortable waiting area as well as three luxurious consultation rooms which will be used by the players as part of their partnership with Spire Roding as the official Private hospital to the club.

Players and public alike will be able to experience the new facilities which include the latest in rehabilitation equipment such as pressure treadmill for live Gait Analysis, an Anti-gravity treadmill which is key to post-injury early rehabilitation and a spacious floor work zone as well as offering clinical Pilates, for core strengthening and rehabilitation.

Jo Dean, Spire Roding’s Hospital Director, said; “We are delighted to open Spire Roding Hospital’s Bone and Joint Centre and grateful to the West Ham players and staff for their support. With the new facilities we are able to provide our patients with the very best quality of care from their initial assessment through to treatment and rehabilitation with our highly trained physiotherapists, leading consultants and radiologists, as well as offering a superb on-site diagnostic suite, complete with CT, MRI, X-ray and ultrasound scanning facilities.”

Stijn Vandenbroucke, Head of Medical and Sports Science at West Ham United, commented; “West Ham have a wonderful relationship with Spire Roding and we are honoured to be here today to help them open the new Bone and Joint Centre. A number of players have already used the outstanding facilities here and we look forward to continuing

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the relationship with Spire Roding moving forward.” e Roding is proud to have a team of eminent and experienced consultants, who specialise in all areas of orthopaedic surgery including joint replacement, sports injuries and upper and lower limb surgery; practicing from the brand new luxurious consulting rooms situated within the centre. e new Centre is welcomed addition to Spire Roding’s comprehensive orthopaedic services and offers quick access to high quality treatment and care. Bone and Joint Centre is accessible to and welcomes all patients whether privately insured, self-funding or referred by the NHS Choose and Book System. n Services offered at the centre include: Specialist Physio services: • Acupuncture • Video movement analysis• Hand therapy • Vestibular rehabilitation • sporting injury rehab • Women and Men’s health • Facial Palsy • Oncology physiotherapy • neurological conditions

Common conditions treated: • back and neck pain • headaches • persistent pain • surgery rehab • sports injuries • repetitive strain injuries • Rheumatology conditions • workstation injuries Specialist massage: Holistic, lymphatic drainage, oncology, pregnancy and sports massage.

THE DETAILS

Spire Roding Hospital Roding Lane South, Redbridge, Ilford IG4 5PZ Tel: 020 8551 1100 www.spireroding.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

AVOID BEAUTY MISTAKES THIS CHRISTMAS The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, but during the festive season it is all too easy to make some of the most damaging beauty mistakes.

We asked Dr Amanda Wong-Powell, Clinical Director at Courthouse Clinics, how to avoid sacrificing your skin at Christmas while still enjoying the festive season.

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hristmas is a wonderful time for relaxing with your family and friends. However, many of us push aside our body and skincare routines to celebrate, which can cause permanent damage to our complexions and overall health. So what can you do to keep yourself looking and feeling good during the holidays?

Preventing Fine Lines and Wrinkles • Stay hydrated. Try to have a glass of water after each glass of alcohol.

• Smoking is the worst thing you can do to your skin, even if you just smoke socially!

Putting on lipstick can help remind you not to reach for your cigarettes.

• Apply SPF. Yes, even in winter! is can be a simple inclusion to your routine if you pick a foundation or daily moisturiser that contains SPF. If you have already noticed fine lines emerging on your skin you could have great-looking skin in time for Christmas with Botox®. is non-invasive, simple procedure temporarily stops the signals being passed between muscles and nerves for smoother, firmer skin.

Preventing Sagging Skin • Keep to your skincare regimen. I always set up the products I need for my nighttime skin routine before I leave for a Christmas party.

• Up your antioxidant intake. Fruits, vegetables and wholegrains all contain antioxidants to strengthen your skin…as does chocolate!

• Give your skin a break from heavy makeup and use a light BB cream instead of foundation.

To freshen and lift your skin before December I highly recommend the Liquid Facelift. is involves the use of Dermal Fillers to replenish lost structure to the skin, providing an immediately rejuvenated and youthful look.

Preventing Weight Gain • Pace yourself. e brain takes twenty minutes to realise you’re full so try and space out your snacking.

• Try not to overindulge. Using smaller plates can help control portion sizes.

• Gently exercise after meals. Why not go for a walk

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All treatments are available at Courthouse Clinics, an award-winning chain of cosmetic clinics spanning 11 locations across the UK. With teams of highly experienced doctors, nurses, specialists and medical aestheticians, they provide ground-breaking treatments and technologies for unbeatable results.

THE DETAILS

For more information call today on 0845 555 5050 or visit www.courthouseclinics.com

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NEED TO BE IMMUNISED? Why not have the doctor visit you at home?

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accinations play a vital role in eradicating lethal diseases and reducing complications from common conditions. In England, we are fortunate to have many vaccinations given on the NHS although they are not always available to all patients. is article discusses the common vaccinations and highlights when you may be entitled to them on the NHS. Meningitis can cause serious illness in babies and children. It has many types with the most frequent being Meningitis B; unfortunately, there has not been a vaccine for this until recently. All babies born after 1st May 2015 will now be given the Meningitis B vaccination (Bexsero) as part of the NHS childhood vaccination schedule. It is a course of three vaccinations given at 2, 4 and 12 months. However, there is no catch up programme for children born prior to this date.

In addition, due to the increase in Meningitis W cases, the Meningitis ACWY vaccination has now replaced the Meningitis C vaccination for young adults and those travelling abroad.

Chicken Pox is a common childhood illness and usually resolves completely with only minor symptoms. It can however infrequently lead to severe complications in some children and especially adults. e chicken pox vaccination (Varivax) is not offered on the NHS childhood vaccination schedule. It is only offered on the NHS to people who are in close contact with someone who is vulnerable to chicken pox or its complications.

It is given as two separate vaccines 4-6 weeks apart to any person over the age of one year.

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin condition which often leads to chronic and recurrent pain.

Although the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is licensed in any person above 50 years of age, the financial constraints of the NHS means that your GP can

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currently only offer you the vaccine if you are 70, 71, 78 or 79 years of age. e vaccine will reduce your chances of getting shingles or make the symptoms milder and the illness shorter. You will also be less likely to get complications of shingles such as post herpetic neuralgia. e shingles vaccine is only given once.

As discussed in our last editorial, the Flu & Pneumonia vaccinations are only given to NHS patients above 65 years of age and to those below 65 years with certain medical conditions. However, even in healthy individuals, there is benefit from gaining immunity from a disease which can cause inconvenience, time off work and spread to vulnerable members of the family. e flu vaccine can be given to any person over the age of six months and depending on the age, vaccinations are administered by nasal spray or injection. It is available until January 2016.

All these immunisations can be given by our Doctors in the comfort of your home.

If you need further advice on these or any other vaccines including travel vaccinations, please contact us.n THE DETAILS

www.homevisitdoctor.co.uk Telephone: 020 8712 5565 email: contact@homevisitdoctor.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

A FRENCH CLASSIC COMES OF AGE From bee venom to ‘vampire’ facials, and tiny rolling needles to full-on fillers, we’ve seen it all when it comes to facial fads. But French women have stuck to their principles of the classic cult facial and yet still seem to be the envy of the world

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hey eat creamy full-fat cheeses in abundance, have no fear of red wine, and wave away low-carb diets in favour of a warm baguette…and yet still look fabulous. ere is definitely something to be said for enjoying life and it shows in the Parisian style and outlook, pure joie de vivre. eir mantra is ‘everything in moderation and stick to the tried and tested classics.’ So at Arissa we have decided to delve a little deeper into this philosophy and take a leaf out of their book. As you know we have a passion for exploring the most effective beauty methods from around the globe. Over the past few months we have shared our love of the ancient Indian art of Ayurveda and now we want to share some European secrets. In a way the two are not dissimilar in that it is all about your approach to life. Ayurveda considers the person as whole (in mind, body, and spirit) and the French woman exudes that special something that is a combination of beauty, style and attitude.

It is therefore no surprise that they absolutely love the products and treatments offered by Guinot.

STAYING POWER As other products and treatments have come into and out of fashion, Guinot has stayed the course with over 40 years of success. Its credentials speak for themselves; its chairman and CEO (the son of a plastic surgeon) has a doctorate in pharmacy and so is well versed in the science of skin care. He believes that the best product will only yield its full effectiveness if it is well chosen in relation to the client’s skin

type and not in relation to its packaging, fragrance, texture or advertisements.

Now if you know Arissa you’ll know that this is an approach we embrace; we have always maintained it is all about you as an individual and as such, your thorough consultation and treatment programme will be unique whether you choose Ayurveda or Guinot.

We also love the Guinot philosophy that if a cosmetic product is professionally designed, it must also be professionally prescribed. is is why their products are not sold online or in mainstream stores, they are prescribed by beauty professionals (like us!) who have undertaken extensive training in specific products and treatments.

So as we fast approach that time of year when the invitations start piling up and you want to look your best, make some ‘Guinot time’ and be ready to turn heads and exude your inner Brigitte Bardot! n NEXT MONTH: KISS AND MAKE-UP –

We’ll make you picture perfect for your big event THE DETAILS

Arissa Beauty 15 Brook Parade Chigwell Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PF 020 8501 3344

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Doctors are available to visit 24-hours a day including weekends and bank holidays A doctor will always call within one hour to arrange a visit

All our doctors are UK qualified and trained

There is no need to register and there are no membership fees

Visits undertaken for:

• Management of Acute Illness & Private Sick Certificates • Management of Chronic Illness • Referrals to Specialists • Joint injections • Family Planning and Sexual Health services

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A VISIT: www.homevisitdoctor.co.uk contact@homevisitdoctor.co.uk 0208 712 5565

• Travel Vaccinations • Well Man and Well Woman Health checks • Specialist Medicals • Occupational Health services for businesses

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) AND THE WINTER BLUES WITH FRANCES FURLONG

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easonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is a form of depression that people experience at a particular time of year. It is normal to feel more cheerful and energetic when the sun is shining and the days are longer, or to find that you eat more or sleep longer in winter. However, if you experience SAD, the change in seasons will have a much greater affect on your mood and energy levels, and lead to symptoms of depression that have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.

What are the common signs of SAD in the winter months?

• Lack of energy for everyday tasks, such as studying or going to work; • Concentration problems; • Sleep problems; • Depression - feeling sad, low, tearful, guilty, like you have let others or yourself down; • Anxiety - tenseness and inability to cope with everyday stresses; • Panic attacks; • Mood changes - in some people, bursts of hyperactivity; • Overeating - particularly craving carbohydrates and putting on weight; • Being more prone to illness - some people with SAD may have a lowered immune system during the winter.

Ways to Help

• Daily exercise and exposure to sunlight, particularly at midday, can help alleviate Seasonal Affective Disorder, it may feel cold out but wrap up and go for a brisk walk at lunch time!

Try to go to the gym or go for a run to boost serotonin and endorphins - the happy cocktail.

• Deficiency in Vitamin B12 can result in a host of illnesses like anaemia, fatigue, depression, it is also needed to convert carbohydrates into glucose in the body, which in turn creates more energy and less fatigue and lethargy in the body. It can be taken orally or by Injection as a health shot.

• Working in an office also undermines our ability to build up the reserves needed to get through the winter because even at the height of summer there are only four hours a day from 11am to 3pm when it is bright enough to make Vitamin D. So taking a Vitamin D supplement and adding Vitamin D rich foods like fatty fish, tuna, mackerel and salmon, beef liver, cheese and egg yolks as well as foods fortified with Vitamin D. Some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk and cereals can also help. Even though evidence of the importance 5 6 NOVEMBER 2015

of Vitamin D may be new, we have long recognised the healing power of the sun.

Light therapy can offer an effective treatment for depression and can be used at home for your convenience.

If symptoms are Severe seek medical help as some people do require antidepressants. Don't suffer.

Did you know Victorian Doctors routinely prescribed rest in a sanatorium soaking up the sun as a cure for Tuberculosis, a successful treatment which fell out of favour with the discovery of antibiotics!

PARTY SEASON PREPARATION TREATMENTS It's fast approaching the Christmas party season, here are a few treatments that can help you look and feel your best:Bingo Wing Blaster - Mesotherapy fat reducing injections and skin tightening cocktails can make arms look better in that little black dress. Also the backs of the arms can suffer with red blotchy skin and bumps. Intense Pulsed Light and skin peeling can help.

Hydrate and plump skin with the fantastic Restylane skin booster Vital range as promoted by Hollywood A lister Sharon Stone, furthermore a Mesotherapy cocktail of vitamins and antioxidants can feed the much needed winter skin syndrome.

Party Glow Peel - With a variety of different mild acidic peeling agents we can treat all skin types and conditions by finding the right peel to smooth out the skin tone and make you glow.

Lip Definition to wear bright lipstick - Would you be comfortable wearing your favourite bright Christmas lipstick? If not a small amount of lip filler around the outline can stop your lipstick bleeding and give you a youthful defined mouth.

THE DETAILS

Please call Michelle on 07508 404862 for more information.

info@perfect-skin.co.uk | www.perfect-skin.co.uk

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Not all care homes are the same.

From the welcome at the door, to the original and entertaining events to the brand new gym and beauty salon, it doesn’t take long to work out why we’re the best.

We provide excellence in Residential, nursing, palliative & dementia care

Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU 0208 508 9220 www.woodlandgrove.org carehome.co.uk - see our reviews - current score 8.5 / 10

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Shimmer, Sparkle

and Party

party perfect!

Prepare for all those fabulous soirées and get

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f you are heading out to some glitzy parties over the festive period, no doubt you’ll want to look your very best. With these Christmas beauty tips you’ll be looking gorgeous for those under-the-mistletoe moments!

PARTY HAIR AND MAKE-UP Party make-up has to be right if you want to look beautiful at Christmas. The key to looking great for your Christmas party is to put on your eye shadow first. Then apply your foundation and any other makeup you want to wear. This way you know that any loose eye shadow won’t fall in those places you don’t want it.

Nothing says Christmas more than glitter, and slathering some sparkly goodness on your pout will definitely bring you some Christmas cheer.

To master the look, line your lips with a light coloured lip pencil and add foundation to the corners of your mouth. Then apply a creamy lipstick using a lip brush before using a flat brush to add on your glitter. You can finish with a gloss. To glam up your lips even more, add some clear lip gloss. The one thing to bear in mind if you’re considering having glittery lips for a Christmas do is that drinking, eating and kissing may be off limits; so weigh up your priorities before donning a glitter pout!

Christmas is such a frantic time that it can be difficult to find the energy to fuss over hairstyles. Yet if you want to look fantastic then one of the best beauty tips you can master is the art of simple hairdos. If you want to put your hair up, try twisting one section from the front of your hair; once twisted pin into place at the back of your head. Repeat with the other side. Then take the remainder of your hair and tie a messy bun.

This look is elegant, simple and more importantly quick.

COMBAT ALCOHOL Although you may like sipping a tasty mojito or cosmopolitan, your skin doesn’t. Alcohol dehydrates you and can leave your skin dry, grey and dull. To make sure your skin glows despite the endless flow of alcohol over the festive period your moisturiser won’t be enough. Instead

invest in some cleansing milks that contain hylauronic acid. You could also apply a brightening face mask; look for ones that contain alphahydroxy acids, as this natural acid helps to destroy dead skin skills, firm up skin and moisturise.

TIRED EYES All those nights partying is bound to leave even young eyes looking tired. To make sure you stay looking bright and alert over Christmas give yourself a little eye massage to get rid of puffy eyes. Begin at the corner of one of your eyes and work your way up, between your brow bone and your eye, rubbing as you go until you reach the outer edge of your eye. Repeat along your lower lash line. Also, be careful about where you apply your blusher as applying it too high can make you look tired.

FLAT STOMACH For most of us, a flat, washboard stomach is like the elixir of life - a distant, priceless dream that will never become a reality. Yet we have a few tricks that might make that flat tummy achievable. Firstly, try taking peppermint capsules or aloe vera juice. Each do a fantastic job in supporting the digestive system and both can help you achieve a flat stomach by preventing bloating. So that you can look amazing in your Christmas outfit, you can also cut out certain foods that can cause excessive gas and bloating. Try to limit things that contain refined sugar, or fermented products like cheese... and alcohol!

HAVE A GREAT TIME We’re about to reveal one of the best beauty Christmas tips of all time, so sit comfortably and listen up. Here it is: Enjoy yourself! It sounds so simple, but whatever you’re up to this Christmas, make sure you spend time with people and who make you feel good about yourself. Having a great time is the perfect beauty treatment because when you’re having a great time it shows: your skin glows, your eyes brighten and everyone warms to you and wants to spend time with you.

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HOUSE & GARDEN

CHRISTMAS FAIR

The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair brings glad tidings in the run-up to the festive season at the Business Design Centre, Islington this November.

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ome along to meet makers, designers, artisans and growers and discover unique gifts to delight your loved ones, as well as inspired ideas and decorations to bring that magical Christmas sparkle to your home.

Choose from a variety of exquisite items, from glittering glass decorations, elegant tableware and British designed homewares, to scented festive garlands and handcrafted candles. You’ll also find charming Christmas cards, pretty ribbons and unique wrapping paper to add that special touch to all your gifts.

Whether you need a gift for somebody who has everything or a present that means something special, you’ll be sure to find it at the Fair. Browse beautiful soft furnishings, hand-crafted ceramics and exclusive fashion and jewellery collections.

And for the perfect finishing touch, have your present professionally wrapped by gift wrapping queen Jane Means.

As well as ideas for gifts, garlands and decorations the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair will feature gourmet food, family feasting and everything you need for the perfect party.

Visit the Fair’s food exhibitors for the best of British flavours.

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Most of the tempting treats you’ll be able to sample come from family owned farms and small businesses. Indulge in delicious sausages, gourmet cheeses, handmade chutneys and a superb selection of Christmas cakes, puddings and fine chocolates. And of course, a fantastic range of wines, spirits and liqueurs.

Thursday 12th November is late night from 5.30pm, where you can experience a more relaxed shopping experience. Avoid the crowds and pick up thoughtful gifts from unique British brands, many of which don’t trade on the high street. To complete your evening, you’ll also be able to enjoy a few glasses of Codorníu Cava and festive carols. So join your work colleagues or friends and find all the inspiration you need for the Christmas season.

Every element of a happy and joyful Christmas can be found under one roof at the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair.

LIFE MAGAZINES READER OFFER Special Readers’ ticket offer – saving around 25% when quoting the following code: CL15X2 Tickets must be booked no later than 1pm on the day before the due visit.

Telephone 0844 848 0160; or book online at www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas/tickets

Ticket price with CL15X2 code: London £13.

London tickets £14.00 in advance (£18.00 on the door)* There are also VIP and Gala tickets at different prices. See online for details. www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas THE DETAILS For more information or to book tickets for The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair telephone 0844 848 0160 or book online at www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas Tickets must be booked no later than 1pm on the day before the due visit.

All ticket bookings are subject to a £1.50 booking fee per booking (not per ticket). * See website for more ticket prices and information.

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HOUSE & GARDEN

WREN KITCHENS Wren Kitchens is exceptionally proud to present an exclusive range of Linda Barker kitchens, which incorporates the thoughtful finishing touches you'd expect from experienced interior design specialist Linda Barker.

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he collaboration began back in 2012 when Wren Kitchens donated a kitchen to a family of flood victims, which was shown on a programme that Linda was presenting. Wren started talking to Linda and it soon became clear that they shared the same values; Wren are proud to be a family-owned business, with roots in Yorkshire where Linda herself is also from.

Linda admired Wren’s ambition to completely transform the UK kitchen market, and the collaboration blossomed from there, with Linda becoming Wren’s ‘Creative Director’. ey soon began working on an exclusive kitchen collection which would provide consumers with the biggest choice of kitchen door styles and colours in the UK. And all manufactured here in the UK at Wren’s own factories in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. is Collection was a year in the making, and was launched to the UK-wide market at the end of 2013. ere are eight door styles to explore and 40 sumptuous shades chosen exclusively by Linda herself for her Collection - each available in a gloss, eggshell or matt finish. Traditional dovetail jointing on solid oak drawer boxes reflects the level of quality: another opulent feature unique to the Linda Barker collection, which comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Last year Linda had her own Wren kitchen installed in her beautiful Yorkshire home. Linda wanted to make the most of her space, while creating a social environment where she could entertain her family and friends, incorporating the panoramic views through her floor-to-ceiling windows of the Yorkshire

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countryside. She chose the Sculptured door style with complementary colour palette, combining Gullwing, Royal Purple and Damson to great effect.

“All the internal fittings are beautifully lined in oak, which means I never worry about my cupboard doors being left open. e design maximises the space available and although no structural changes were made I feel as if I have a much bigger, more efficient kitchen with infinitely more storage space.”

Linda is now heavily involved with Wren’s Kitchen Designer training at their head office, ‘e Nest’ in North Lincolnshire. At the end of the designers’ 2-week induction, Linda provides a

specialist interior design session, encouraging them to experiment with colour and offering advice on everything from kitchen layouts to the latest appliances and trends.

Linda has become a part of the Wren family, and she is more than just the ‘face’ of Wren, it’s a synergy that is cemented in her passion for interiors and love of the brand. n

THE DETAILS

To view the entire range and book a design appointment, visit wrenkitchens.com

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HOUSE & GARDEN

THE IDEAL HOME SHOW

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at Christmas

th th OPENS AT OLYMPIA 25 - 29 November 2015

he Ideal Home Show at Christmas sponsored by Gocompare. com is opening at Olympia for the first time since the multi award winning Spring show returned to its original venue earlier this year.

The UK’s biggest Christmas exhibition will provide everything you could possibly need for the festive season, from over 600 exhibitors showcasing top Christmas shopping inspiration, a plethora of celebrity appearances and live entertainment.

The famous venue will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with a host of festive favourite celebrities - including Gino D’Acampo, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Olly Smith and Katie Piper who will be making her Christmas show debut. Experts will be on hand offering their own festive hints and tips to make your Christmas Ideal.

Thousands of unique and bespoke gifts can be found from each of the seven sections. Visitors can browse hundreds of exhibitors to find their ideal Christmas gifts; from toys and games to hand crafted gifts, stocking fillers, personalised gifts, gadgets and much more.

Visitors can discover hundreds of festive ideas and products in the Christmas Decorations section. Whatever your festive style, there are unique decorations, lights, wreaths, cards and much more. You are even able to choose and order your tree in time for Christmas!

For the first time at the Ideal Home Show at Christmas, you will get the chance to discover the latest toys, games, gizmos and other inspiring Christmas gifts, at the Christmas Arcade – full of top stocking fillers and presents for all ages.

At Christmas Food & Drink sponsored by Thirst Pockets visitors are able to sample and buy an entire Christmas feast. You can shop from a huge selection of festive food producers; try out the best turkey for your Ideal Christmas dinner, discover artisan cheeses and accompaniments, fine wines, traditional Christmas puddings, hand crafted chocolates, gourmet hampers and so much more!

Interiors & Home Accessories will provide you with all the inspiration you need to prepare your home for guests and festivities this Christmas. You can order furniture in time for Christmas, as well as add those festive finishing touches with furnishings and accessories, perfect gifts for home-lovers.

Visitors can find the perfect Christmas outfit or beautiful gifts in

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Fashion & Beauty. Browse the unique fashion and beauty products and get pampered with luxury beauty treatments.

Technology & Gadgets sponsored by Virgin Media brings the latest innovations and gizmos for a home, from the most up to date tech to unique products that help speed up festive preparations.

Home Improvements & Outdoor Living sponsored by Hydropool is the Ideal section when updating a home for the festive period or starting a project to add value to a home. You can find innovative gifts and furniture for making the most of your outdoor space in the winter.

Other highlights include a Christmas bandstand full of live entertainment, a wide range of expert talks and advice, a food & drink theatre featuring top tips from celebrity chefs, and a champagne bar.

The Ideal Home Show at Christmas has everything you could possibly need to create the perfect Christmas all under one roof!

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Concessions not included. £1.70 transaction fee applies. Children aged 15 and under go FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Calls cost 6p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

THE DETAILS For more information about Ideal Home Show at Christmas visit the website at www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk

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Restore .e Ambience, Preserve .e Character, ...with all the charm of wood .e new window system designed to replicate the 19th Century English Flush Sash Timber window.

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SHADES OF GREY

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Grey is full of surprises and won’t fail to seduce any setting, so follow the guide to taking advantage of its charms.

ifty Shades Of Grey is a best-seller with its tale of seduction, and just as irresistible is the trend for shades of grey in interiors. Gabrielle Fagan explores the sophisticated power of grey and how it transforms rooms. Grey is so sexy and sophisticated - not the masterful hero of the best-selling novel, but the decor colour.

Once an overlooked ‘wallflower’ section on the colour chart, grey has shed it’s cold, institutional image, and is proving it’s power to transform any setting. Flirting with its subtle, versatile tones, from crisp charcoal and French grey to shimmering silver and mysterious smoke-grey could be just the way to turn up the heat at home.

“Grey is a surprisingly calming and harmonious colour to live with, but you must choose the right tone,” advises Mark Upstone, head of global visual display at The Conran Shop. “Greys with more brown in the mix will feel warm - white based greys will feel colder. “Be bold. Don’t restrict yourself to a feature wall, grey looks better en masse, and use different finishes of the same tone to create intriguing interest and depth. “Give grey a starring role by using it on walls and paintwork, he suggests, and a matching gloss paint finish for woodwork. If that feels too overpowering, tone it down with pastels, white or a zingy kick of sharp citrus, which will ensure it has less of a masculine edge.

FACE THE WALL If you’re committing to a new relationship with this colour, the best place to start is with the walls. To find the one grey you love - experiment! Try colours in different tones by using sample pots, but ensure you see how they change with the light in your O C T O B E R 6 6 N O V E M B E R2 0 1 5 2015

home throughout the day. It also works well to simply paint one wall in your chosen grey and use it as a backdrop to a focus piece of furniture such as a striking sofa or piece of furniture.

FURNISHING AFFAIR Texture, shape and symmetry are vital ingredients for successful grey sanctuaries. This season, splashes of colour are an antidote to our winter gloom and almost anything goes with greys. Pinks always sit well, or you could be a little adventurous and choose a vibrant raspberry, deep purple or burnt orange and soft yellows for a lovely contrast.

Grey works in modern and older properties, and will look as beautiful in a minimalist setting matched with sleek white shelving as it will with period wood panelling and mahogany furniture.”

SEDUCTIVE SETTING Transform a bedroom palette with greys in decor or silky fabrics to bring an air of relaxation to an uptight setting. Hang drapery panels which puddle on the floor to frame your windows with a layer of textured sheers behind them for the ultimate in privacy.

Grey tones in fabrics and wallpapers create a glamorous and striking effect, especially paired with pattern and texture. It’s a chic, streamlined look which also taps into the five-star ‘hotel’ trend which will be very evident in interiors this autumn.

If passion for the look is running high, dress a bed appropriately in shades of grey bedlinen. Simple luxury touches are essential such as rugs and lighting.

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PROPERTY LIFE

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Available through Fine & Country TEL. 020 8166 5935 www.hfineandcountry.com Offers Over ÂŁ2,400,000

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Call (020) 8166 5935

Creative and intelligent mar keting of individual and countr y proper ty

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FINE & COUNTRY FEATURE

EPPING

“We had been looking for something rather special and, in particular, a barn. So when we came to view this property we knew immediately that this was what we had been searching for and this was where we wanted to live.

The moment we stepped inside we just fell in love with what was to become our home. It had a welcoming atmosphere and we were overwhelmed with its character and charm, it certainly had the WOW factor for us.

We really get the best of both worlds here – a sense of living in a hamlet, yet we are only 1.6 miles from Epping Station and the bustling High Street is only 1 mile away.”

PRICE £1,700,000

CHIGWELL

£1,600,000

THEYDON BOIS

£1,450,000

A truly substantial home arranged over three floors, emphasis on family living, detached outbuilding with games/party room. EPC C (72)

Five bedrooms and four receptions with this detached residence, no through road position and a plot of 0.408 acres. EPC D (56)

Stephen Gabbani

Janine Briggs

LOUGHTON

£1,485,000

BUCKHURST HILL

£1,295,00

Enjoying an elevated position with fabulous panoramic views across Loughton, five bedroom detached residence with a plot of 0.335 acres. EPC F (37)

Beautiful and imposing detached residence, well proportioned living space, garden offering a great deal of privacy, five bedrooms and three receptions. EPC C (78)

Jack Austin

Richelle 4VMGI

EPC RATING N/A

CHIGWELL

£1,475,000

STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS

£1,275,000

A truly well-proportioned residence, corner plot position and featuring a home office/potential annexe.

EPC Rating D (66)

Extremely spacious family home boasting 5,165 sq.ft. of accommodation, six bedrooms, useful summer house, gated entrance. EPC C (78)

Suzanne Kaye

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Flagship Showroom: 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG

CHIGWELL OFFERS OVER £2,400,000

Stunning new build luxury Home, high specification and design, five bedrooms all with en-suites. Part Exchange considered. EPC B (87)

CHIGWELL OFFERS OVER £1,950,000

Enjoying glorious views over Chigwell Golf Course and occupying a plot of 0.3 acres, this substantial family house is arranged over three floors and features six bedrooms, EPC D (60)

PARK LANE W1 CITY OF WESTMINSTER A major strength of Fine & Country is the powerful ability to market property effectively on a local, regional, national and international level. Our international activities are coordinated from our prestigious showroom situated in Park Lane, London.

This means we are able to draw in a much bigger audience and create widespead exposure when selling your property, getting you in front of more buyers to achieve the best possible price.

Call us today to find out more.

HIGH BEECH

£1,250,000

Enjoying a secluded plot of 0.432 acres, a 4 bedroom detached residence bordering onto bridle path, golf course, open aspect. EPC Rating E (45)

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GUIDE PRICE £1,200,000

Opportunity to create a substantial home, five bedroom detached residence with planning permission to extend, 1.0 mile from the station. .EPC Rating E (45)

Loughton Showroom:

234 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1RB

STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS

£900,000

Enjoying a plot of 0.434 acres, five bedroom detached home with lapsed planning permission for a triple garage and conversion of existing garage. EPC C (77)

Flagship Showroom: 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG

PARK LANE W1 CITY OF WESTMINSTER

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Wanstead:

Buckhurst Hill:

11 Woodbine Place, E11 2RH

184 Queens Road, IG9 5BD

020 8989 2091

020 8504 5403

enquiries@pettyson.co.uk

info@pettyson.co.uk

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A beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached property which boasts a bespoke fitted kitchen and luxury bathroom, an elegant sitting room with two feature fireplaces and double glazed patio doors leading to the garden.

A newly refurbished middle terrace chalet style property which comprises of four bedrooms, a ground floor bathroom, a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious family room and a tiered rear garden.

Gladstone Road, Buckhurst Hill

Amberley Road, Buckhurst Hill

£600,000 Freehold

Guide Price £750,000 Freehold

This detached family home comprises of three bedrooms, a family bathroom, open plan living to the ground floor, utility, study, cloakroom, a decked patio which leads to the lawn and off street parking for three vehicles.

Westbury Lane, Buckhurst Hill £825,000 £800,000 Freehold Freehold

This one bedroom ground floor apartment boasts a luxury fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances and granite work surfaces which is open plan to the sitting room. Features include a wet room, walnut flooring, security entry phone, double glazing, own patio area, secure gated entrance, communal parking and small lawn area.

Lilac House, Woodford Green

£299,995 Leasehold

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This imposing four bedroom family home includes two large reception rooms, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, a large front garden that can accommodate multiple vehicles and a spacious, well maintained, secluded rear garden.

This exceptional extended end of terrace five bedroom 1930s built spacious family home consists of a through reception, a fitted kitchen, dining/sitting area, ground floor wc, a loft room, off street parking and a garage.

Overton Drive, Wanstead

Cranbourne Avenue, Wanstead

OIEO £1,000,000 Freehold

£775,000 Freehold

This immaculate two bedroom ground floor apartment is beautifully presented throughout and features a large reception room, a good size kitchen, modern fitted bathroom, gas central heating, own rear door and well maintained communal grounds.

This attractive and extremely spacious BRAND NEW one double bedroom end of terrace house is chain free and features a fully fitted kitchen, first floor balcony, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and engineered oak flooring.

Hermitage Court, South Woodford

Clavering Road, Wanstead

OIEO £390,000 Share of Freehold £800,000 Freehold

OIEO £399,950 Freehold

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EXCLUSIVE HOMES

020 8508 9800

CHURCHILLS

exclusive@churchill-estates.co.uk 309 High Road

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Loughton Essex IG10 1AH

LE T SO EN AG

Wanstead

£1,299.999

“Located in this prestigious turning, we are proud to offer this well presented detached house arranged over three floors. Completely renovated to the highest standards”

5 Bedroom Detached House 3 Reception Rooms

State Of The Art Kitchen/Breakfast Room Master Suite with a Walk in Wardrobe

2 Second Floor Bedrooms with Luxury Shower/Wet Room.

70ft Landscaped Rear Garden.

Call: 020 8508 9800

LE T SO EN AG

College Gardens, North

£750,000

Substantial five bedroom detached residence with a beautiful approx 100ft rear garden and integral garage via own driveway. Viewing recommended

Call: 020 8508 9800

www.churchill-estates.co.uk

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EXCLUSIVE HOMES

020 8508 9800

CHURCHILLS

exclusive@churchill-estates.co.uk 309 High Road

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Loughton Essex IG10 1AH

LE T SO EN AG

Woodford

Guide Price £1,250,000 - £1,500,000 F/H

“ Chapel le Frith” a former chapel converted into a fine character home boasting a wealth of period features .A private and secluded plot with the main entrance to the house set back 100ft from the road and a rear garden of approx 70ft square. 4 double bedrooms with a Master complete with en suite, dressing room and French style balcony, , drawing room and chapel conversion which makes a superb family room

Call: 020 8508 9800

LE T SO EN AG

Woodman Lane, Sewardstonebury, E4

OIEO £1,200,000

• Situated in the exclusive location just off Bury Road in the hamlet of Sewardstonebury

• 5 bedroom detached family home occupying a corner location.

• Offered with no on ward chain !

Call: 020 8508 9800

www.churchill-estates.co.uk

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£1,100,000 £1,100,000

WoodfordGreen Green Woodford

Located in Nesta Road, Woodford Green is this stunning four bedroom, two bathroom detached family home. Being presented to a very high standard throughout this 1930's built property offers generous accommodation that includes an impressive entrance hall, two large receptions, a well appointed kitchen which opens to a vaulted conservatory, a study and cloakroom. The first floor holds four well proportioned bedrooms with an en-suite to the master and a large family shower room. This property and the location in which it is set can only be fully appreciated with an early viewing.

£900,000 £900,000

Woodford WoodfordGreen Green W

Situated in Beresford Drive on the much favoured Monkhams Estate is this extended five bedroom semi detached family home. This impressive property offers extremely spacious accommodation that includes two large receptions, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor holds five bedrooms with an en-Suite to master and a family bathroom.There is a 90ft rear garden and a driveway providing of street parking.

Woodford offers excellent amenities including shops, schools and the Central Line at Woodford Broadway.

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£600,000 £600,000

WoodfordGreen Green Woodford

Situated in Durham Avenue, Woodford Green is this extended and well presented four bedroom end of terrace family home. The accommodation comprises of two receptions, an extended fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor and a loft conversion providing the fourth bedroom with en-suite. There is a block paved driveway which gives access to a shared drive leading to a detached garage and an 80ft rear garden with views over 'Roding Valley Nature Reserve'.

£575,000 £575,000

Woodford WoodfordGreen Green W

Abode is very happy to offer for sale three new homes situated in this desirable location in Woodford Green, The development compromises of architecturally designed three bedroomed family homes. The Ground floor the offers a wide hallway with ground floor cloakroom, fully fitted luxury kitchen with integrated appliances and a good size lounge / diner. The first floor offers three bedrooms with en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The properties are fitted with high quality wood flooring, security systems and points for satellite TV and broadband,

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Find out why more and more Landlords are joining us daily...

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Lettings North Chingford

Newly decorated first floor studio flat situated in off of the Ridgeway, North Chingford, close to Station roads many shops, restaurants and Rail Station, giving easy access into Liverpool Street within minutes.

£850 pcm

Woodford Green

Leyton

Woodford Green

Spacious Victorian first floor one double bedroom split level flat, situated within a quiet leafy road close to train line and local amenities. This property benefits from a kitchen diner and bay windowed living room.

£1,000 pcm

Woodford Green

Four Bedroom detached house located minutes walk from Woodford Greens Village, shops, restaurant's and Central Line. This large house benefits from many features such as a modern reception with french doors.

Newly refurbished and extended four bedroom family home located in a quiet turning close to Woodford Bridige's shops, eateries and travel. This light and spacious property benefits from a plethora of features.

£1,750 pcm

£1,750 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully presented and newly refurbished three double bedroom period cottage located in a sought after location in Woodford Green close to local shops, premier schooling and Central Line tube.

£1,995 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Beautifully presented and extended three bedroom family home located in a quiet turning, just minutes walk to Buckhurst Hills Central Line Station and the ever popular Queens Road with its many restaurants and boutiques.

£2,100 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully finished, fully furnished, one double bedroom garden flat, located close to Woodford's central line and a stones throw from the old village area with its eateries, restaurants, pubs and convenience stores.

Newly decorated two double bedroom first floor flat located in the heart of Woodford Village just minutes walk from local restaurants, convenience stores and the Central Line. This is a light and spacious property.

£1,100 pcm

£1,295 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully finished two double bedroom bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from Woodford's premier schooling, travel, local restaurants and shopping. This is a great size Bungalow.

£1,850 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Stunning five bedroom, pet friendly, semi-detached family home spanning over four floors in the heart of Buckhurst Hill. This modern property benefits from being just minutes walk from the Central Line Station.

£2,750 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Three bedroom, chalet style bungalow located literally opposite Buckhurst Hills Central Line tube station. This property has been modernised throughout and consists of a large lounge with feature fire.

£1,850 pcm

Woodford Green

Newly refurbished and extended stunning four bedroom family home located in one of the most sort after col-de-sac's in the heart of Woodford Green, close to first rate local schooling and backing on to the Woodford Wells club.

£2,995 pcm

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76a Queens Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5BS

T: 020 8504 9344 F: 020 8504 5396 E: info@farroneil.co.uk W: www.farroneil.co.uk

Buckhurst Hill

£540,000

Buckhurst Hill

£699,950

Buckhurst Hill

£328,000

Buckhurst Hill

£650,000

A wonderful 3 bedroom family home, ideally situated just a short walk from the tube and Queens Road. The kitchen and dining rooms have been extended to create an excellent family space with plenty of parking and delightful rear garden.

A much sought after retirement apartment set in a most convenient position, directly opposite in Waitrose, with the Central Line Station just along the road. These flats are a good size in a well maintained block with on-site house manager.

A spacious and well designed family home arranged over three floors, offering excellent living space with a large rear garden and ample parking to front. Excellent spot for state & independent schools with the Central Line close by.

A stunning, a deceptively spacious, three double bedroom Victorian property set in the heart of Buckhurst Hill. The present owners have totally transformed the house with a wonderful mix of both contemporary and period features. Certainly not one to be missed!

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020 3551 6141 info@luxeresidential.co.uk www.luxeresidential.co.uk

72b George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1JJ

DocklanDs - £1550pcm A very well presented two bedroom apartment (double and single) offered fully furnished with an integrated kitchen and wooden flooring.

The development offers a 24 hour concierge service, swimming pool, gymnasium, jacuzzi, game room and on-site restaurant. Ideally located for the DLR, Greenwich Foot Tunnel and Thames Clipper Service. There are two terrace areas to the apartment, one off the main bedroom and the other off the living area, which gives you view across the Thames towards the Greenwich Museum. The ground floor apartment will be available to rent from the end of November.

Walthamstow - £250pw

Loughton - £1500pcm

South Woodford - £1400pcm

South Woodford - £1200pcm

Leytonstone - £1000pcm

Sawbridgeworth - £825pcm

Spacious two double bedroom maisonette to rent. The property comprises of a spacious living area with separate fitted kitchen.

The first bedroom is located on the ground floor with plenty of space. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to the other double bedroom. With plenty of fitted cupboards and plenty of extra storage space. The property also boasts a fully fitted three piece bathroom suite. Applicants must be happy to provide certain documentation before viewing the property. Available now.

Spacious two bedroom ground floor flat available in the sought after area of South Woodford. The lounge is a bright airy area with a lovely bay window. A fitted kitchen with an exit into the large garden with a small decking area, perfect for entertaining. The bedrooms are a double and single, the single can make a perfect home office. Currently undergoing some light refurbishment. The property is for single occupants or couples only!

Available end of November.

Aimee Nichols

Lovely two bedroom cottage available to rent soon. The property enters into a spacious open plan kitchen/diner with plenty of space for storage. Going through the property you have a large bright living space. The property boasts two spacious double bedrooms and fully fitted three piece bathroom suite. Also you have a large garden. The property will be undergoing some light refurbishment. Available unfurnished from November.

One bedroom top floor flat located within a house in Leytonstone.

This flat is located as a loft conversion on the 3rd floor of the house.

There is communal house entry and private flat entry. Off street parking and a large communal garden. The property comes unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom suite. Separate living area and separate bedroom. Within a small distance from Leytonstone Underground Station and local amenities makes this a commuters dream.

Lucy Banks

Leanne Diack

Newly built commercial unit now available to rent. This unit is perfect for a business that want a shop front on a busy road.

Being within very close proximity to the Central Line station and local amenities. The unit comes unfurnished with plenty of space and a separate WC. A1 usage with the possibility for other uses.

One bedroom apartment perfectly positioned. Being just a short walk to Sawbridgeworth mainline train station, which serves London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The property is well presented throughout and benefits from having a luxury kitchen, modern bath suite, good size double bedroom, spacious living area, plus allocates off-street parking. Outside, the property enjoys communal gardens with drying areas and bin storage.

Available Now.

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LOUGHTONHILL SOUTH WOODFORD BUCKHURST

CHINGFORD

GRANGE

EPPING

We offer a complete service from initial architectural design through to completion.

020 8532 5959 | sonia@rksignatureliving.com | www.rksignatureliving.com Est. 1974

R K Construction (London) Ltd - part of the R K Group of Companies - Registered in England No. 2792159

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