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MacConnal-Mason Gallery has been established for

over one hundred and twenty years spanning four generations.

Based in London, although with roots in the north of England, MacConnal-Mason have two galleries in Duke Street, St. James’s, the heart of London’s Art and Antique district and moments from the Ritz, St. James’s Palace and the renowned Clubs, Boodles, Whites, The Athenaeum and the Carlton Club.

MacConnal-Mason present the finest paintings and sculptures of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries over six floors of exhibition space.

From Pre-Raphaelite and High Victorian paintings, through Impressionist paintings, represented by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Eugène Boudin to Modern British works by Laurence Stephen Lowry, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and Marine paintings by Montague Dawson, the gallery’s exhibit a continually changing collection of works.

MacConnal-Mason have been instrumental in forming some of the most important collections of Fine Art in the United Kingdom and abroad. Being at the forefront of the Art Market for many decades, the gallery has dealt with many of the most important Nineteenth Century European paintings to appear on the market, including the record breaking “The Finding of Moses” by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, that subsequently sold for a sum approaching thirty-six million dollars.

The ethos of the gallery has always been, and remains the case today, to source the finest paintings and sculptures, be they by artists of the Nineteenth or Twentieth Century and to make them available to the gallery’s clients and museums. The most important and principal reason for acquiring a painting or sculpture should be that it resonates with the viewer, causes an emotional reaction and one that will last. Ideally the acquisition will prove to be a form of wealth management, but it is the desire to own and enjoy a painting that is paramount, again, ideally one will be living with this for a long period of time.

As previously mentioned, MacConnal-Mason have six floors of exhibition space in St. James’s but in addition, have always been delighted to show paintings at the home of clients and potential clients. In the present circumstances, this has also included gardens, garages and greenhouses! The process serves a useful purpose, it can be difficult to visualise a painting ‘in situ’ when seen hanging on a gallery wall several miles or several hundred miles away from home. To hang the painting ‘in situ’, at no obligation of course, is a means of facilitating the whole decision making process.

Lighting is a further matter on which the gallery is more than happy to advise, all paintings need light, whether it be natural light, spotlights or frame mounted picture lights, circumstances and position dictate the solution and the gallery has vast experience in such matters.

As one of the foremost galleries in the United Kingdom, MacConnal-Mason exhibit widely, at prestigious art fairs in London, and abroad at the world renowned The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht, perhaps the largest and finest Art and Antiques Fair worldwide. In New York, along with London, the centre of the Art Market, and home to a myriad of collectors, the gallery exhibits at the Seventh Regiment Armory, a spectacular and iconic building on Park Avenue.

The gallery frequently produce catalogues of recent acquisitions to accompany the fairs.

MacConnal-Mason also organise exhibitions inhouse, one of the most significant such exhibitions being what was described as the finest exhibition of works by L. S. Lowry in the past twenty years, this in the same year as the major Lowry retrospective at Tate Britain in 2013, for which the gallery organised the loan of one of the principal works, which was also included in the Macconnal Mason exhibition.

The gallery has a wealth of experience under the Chairman, David L. Mason, O.B.E., along with Directors, David M. Mason, Marcus Halliwell, Sue Palmer and Gallery Manager, Richard Pikesley. They can muster approaching two hundred years of art market experience, connoisseurship, and present day market intelligence, and above all have a true passion for their subject.

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on panel

Sir Alfred Munnings KCVO, PPRA

20 ½ x 27 ¼ in

Lord Astor’s High Stakes with Sir Gordon Richards up at Newmarket Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) was perhaps the foremost painter of equine subjects since the eighteenth century painter, George Stubbs. The present work, High Stakes, is the most important in a series of paintings of The Start on which Munnings embarked in the early 1940’s, and continued until his death.

Here the beautiful setting is Newmarket, and unlike the majority of the series, the horse, jockey and owner are all named. High Stakes was by Lord Derby’s 1933 Derby winner, Hyperion, out of the 1929 Oaks winner Pennycomequick. Sir Gordon Richards was one of the finest ever jockeys, and along with A.P. McCoy, the only jockey to be knighted; he was flat racing champion twenty six times. Lord Astor was a renowned owner and a great patron of Munnings.

Museums: London, Tate Britain; Collection of HM The Queen; Liverpool, Yale

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on board

22 ½ x 30 ¼ in

Edward Brian Seago RWS, RBA Boats in the Harbour, Dieppe

Edward Seago (1910-1974) was a keen sailor, and a friend of the Duke of Edinburgh, himself no mean sailor, he accompanied him on trips to Hong Kong and Antarctica on board The Royal Yacht, Britannia. Seago’s first boat Endeavour, served as a floating studio, his second, Capricorn is the green hulled vessel in the above work. Seago sailed frequently to the Continent, often painting the Port at which he moored.

Seago was an extremely popular painter in his lifetime; lengthy queues would form at the gallery opening of an exhibition such that tickets would be issued to prospective buyers, who would be limited to one painting each.

Museums: Collection of HM The Queen; London, Norwich, New Brunswick

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

25 3/8 x 39 in

Franz Richard Unterberger Rio del Ognissanti, Venice

Looking east along the Rio del Ognissanti , beyond Ponte Trevisan, we see Santa Maria del Rosario on the Zattere, known as I Gesuati, the dome of which is in the centre of the composition, one of the finest Eighteenth century churches in Venice, the ceiling being by Tiepelo.

Franz Richard Unterberger (1838-1902) is regarded as one of the foremost Nineteenth century painters of Venice, capturing the beauty of the city, the life and light for his Grand tour patrons.

Museums: Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria; Venice, Amalfi, Troyes

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

23 x 31 ½ in

Eugene de Blaas On the Balcony 1893

Eugene de Blaas (1843-1932), the son of Karl, Professor of the Academy in Venice, was renowned for his paintings of beautiful Venetian women seen, as here, in a narrative context, contemplating an unseen admirer. He married one of his models, Paola Prina, and it is she who is seen looking over the balustrade at the admirer below.

Museums: Vienna, Belvedere Museum; Melbourne, Sydney, Bournemouth

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on panel

8 ¾ x 6 in

Laurence Stephen Lowry RA, RBA, LG, NS Three Figures

L.S. Lowry (1887-1976) was undoubtedly one of the great observers of humanity. The present family group is well dressed suggesting relative affluence and their slight stoop indicates they are in something of a hurry.

By layering paint Lowry almost carves the outline of his figures, embedding them in their surroundings, thus imbuing comparatively simple works such as this with complexity and impact. As he concluded, “You don't need brains to be a painter, just feelings”.

Museums: London, Tate Britain; New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Manchester, Nottingham

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

24 ¼ x 30 ¼ in

Dame Laura Knight RA Three Spanish Jugglers

From Nottingham School of Art in the early 1890’s, Laura Knight (1874-1961) was created a Dame in 1929 and in 1936 was the first woman elected as a full member of the Royal Academy, over 200 years after its foundation.

She was drawn to subjects where women were seen and judged as equals, Theatre, Ballet and the Circus. She would become very involved in her subject, travelling with the Circus and here capturing the intensity of the performers.

Museums: London, Hull, Brisbane, Detroit

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

27 x 28 in

Walter Richard Sickert ARA Barnet Fair

Barnet Fair first took place in 1588, and was for centuries a horse, cattle and livestock Fair. By the time Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942) portrayed the Fair, here circa 1928-30, it had increasingly become a Fair of traditional fairground entertainment, with horse trading taking a minor role, and referred to in the painting by the horses grazing beneath the trees.

This an uplifting painting, a tented children’s theatre awaiting the arrival of the crowds streaming through the distant gates, by an artist regarded as one of the founders of the Modern British Movement.

Museums: London, Tate Britain; Edinburgh, National Galleries; Liverpool, Brisbane

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

18 x 24 in

Henry Moret

Le Guilly, Port de Pêche

Born in Cherbourg and a disciple of Gaugin and the Pont Aven School, Henry Moret (1856-1913) spent much of his career painting the coast, fields and forest of Brittany, but it was above all the coast and fishing communities that were the focus of his work. Gradually, Moret’s style evolved to become, as in this composition, more impressionistic with the silvery light and flecks of colour and smaller more delicate brushstrokes.

Museums: Paris, Musée d’Orsay; Boston, Museum of Fine Arts; Washington, National Gallery; St. Petersburg, The Hermitage

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

28 x 42 in

Montague Dawson RSMA, FRSA The Chariot of Fame, Stunsails Pulling

An iconic subject for Montague Dawson (1890–1973) shows The Chariot of Fame under full sail, forging through a wave while spray is whipped from the crests by the following wind. Chariot of Fame was built in Boston in 1853 for the White Diamond Line, voyaging to Liverpool, Acapulco, San Francisco and Valparaiso. Sold in 1857 to the White Star line following the financial crisis of 1857, she ended her days abandoned in 1876 on a voyage from the Chincha Islands off Peru bound for Cork.

Museums: London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Newport

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

MACCONNAL-MASON EST 1893

Oil on canvas

29 ¾ x 41 ¾ in

Montague Dawson RSMA, FRSA

Brisk Weather off the Needles, Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight and the three chalk stacks forming the Needles, at the western extremity of the island, serve as an iconic backdrop to this composition. Dawson (1890–1973), who had served in the Royal Navy during the First World War, lived in Milford on Sea, opposite the Needles. The Solent was a body of water that was a constant source of inspiration to the artist, and as a lifelong sailor Dawson was familiar with all of its characteristics.

Museums: London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Newport

14 & 17 Duke Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6DB | Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 7693 fineart@macconnal-mason.com | www.macconnal-mason.com

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THROUGHOUT OCTOBER COLCHESTER ZOO Welcome to Colchester Zoo! Home to 220 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!

As you navigate your way around Colchester Zoo you’ll visit many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.

Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL

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THE CALENDAR ALL MONTH

THE PIER, HARWICH Exciting news! The Pier will be serving Afternoon Tea from 2.00 to 5.30 pm, it is always best to book by calling 01255 241212. The full Afternoon Tea consists of sandwiches, scones and a selection of Penelope’s delicious cakes. £20.50 per person.

The Quay, Harwich CO12 3HH

24 OCTOBER 2020

17 OCTOBER PURPLE FEATHER EVENTS A brilliant day out with lovely people. Plenty of stalls with a variety of products to treat yourself. There are a wide range of treatments such as Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Healing.

FREE workshops going on all day, pop in to as many as you like! Supporting The Brain Tumour charity.

Everyone welcome 10am 4pm £2.50 for the day.

Weeley Village Hall, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex CO16 9DH

28-29 NOVEMBER

14-15 NOVEMBER

THE EAST ANGLIAN WINTER FAIR Whether you be a Country Show fan, an avid foodie, a dog lover, want loads for the kiddies to do, our shows are for you. Support small producers and handmade with some wonderful shopping experiences. Watch and admire our Rural Crafters demonstrating all day and making some pretty amazing things or why not enter your dog into our Dog Shows. Enjoy lunch listening to some up and coming musical talent. We have a variety of shows within shows to keep young and old occupied with excellent main ring attractions, Celebrity Chefs, some wonderful and unique children’s attractions the list is endless.

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex CM3 1QP

3-4 OCTOBER

ANTIQUES VINTAGE RETRO & COLLECTOR FAIR The Brentwood Antiques, Retro, Vintage & Collectors Fair. The largest fair in essex returns to the brentwood centre on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2020 From the curious to the quirky and lots more besides Who knows what you might find?

The Brentwod Centre is a huge leisure complex situated in Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN

SIR RANULPH FIENNES – LIVING DANGEROUSLY Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously offers a personal journey through Sir Ranulph’s life, spanning his early childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life, the Transglobe Expedition and his current Global Reach Challenge; making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.

Charter Hall, Colchester CO1 1YH

27 NOVEMBER

BRENTWOOD LIVE - MILTON JONES No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride’ One man. One Mission. Is it possible?

No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo.

But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain.

Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN

22 OCTOBER

BUSINESS EAST 2020 Business East at Colchester United is growing year on year. This exhibition offers the perfect platform to showcase your business and network with like-minded business people. Not only do we have a wide variety of exhibitors but we will also be hosting speed networking sessions, seminars and a networking cafe.

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THE COMEDY STORE

7-8 NOVEMBER

ESSEX JEWELLERY FAIR A prestigous shopping event showcasing a superb range of jewellery all under one roof, including Antique, Vintage, Beads, Pearls, Artisan Designer Jewellery in Silver & Gold, Handcrafted and Costume Jewellery. Jewellery lovers will be in their element. Over 25 jewellers exhibiting their own unique style. Support local talented artisan designer jewellery makers of silver and gold jewellery.

The Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Gt Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1NS

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.

Charter Hall, Cowdray Ave Colchester CO1 1YH

NOW OPEN RHS GARDEN HYDE HALL Hyde Hall in autumn From the stunning Liquidambar tree at the Farmhouse Garden to the autumn colour of Hilltop Garden, Hyde Hall is awash with colour and fiery tones in autumn. Garden opening times: 10am–5pm Monday–Sunday (prebooked time slots only) Shop and Plant Centre opening times: 9.30am–5.30pm Monday– Saturday; 11am–5pm Sunday RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex

24 OCTOBER

ALED JONES CATHEDRAL TOUR 40 years since Aled was a choirboy at Bangor Cathedral, he brings his special concert of music and stories to cathedrals throughout the UK. Over his extraordinary 37-year career, Aled’s outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star, has performed for the Pope and the Royal Family, received an MBE, released over 36 albums -with over 10 million album sales and has over 40 silver, gold and platinum discs.

Chelmsford Cathedral, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1EH 26 OCTOBER 2020

6 NOVEMBER

COLCHESTER FARMERS MARKET Colchester’s farmers market has had a new lease of life since its relaunch last April with a whole set of new traders alongside regular favourites - you’ll find organic fruit and veg, local honey, fresh sausages, vegan and gluten free products, craft beer and spirits and millionaire’s shortbread...what’s not to like?

Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Essex CO1 1NF

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THROUGHOUT OCTOBER:

LONDON RESTAURANT FESTIVAL socially distanced for 2020

Beer & Brindisa tapas, with estrella galicia

For the full list visit londonrestaurantfestival.com/ covid-19 For 2020, London Restaurant Festival’s muchloved ‘experiences’ are small on scale but large on fun! From socially distanced Tasting Menus to the famous Ultimate Gastronomic Weekends hosted

by Michel Roux Jr, Marcus Wareing & Giorgio Locatelli.

Here are just some of the mouth-watering experiences you can savour…subject to availability.

IN-RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES Exclusive to American Express Cardmembers

every year lrF’s top ten series celebrates the leading cuisines by inviting its greatest chefs to create an exclusive £79 fourcourse menu for one night only in their restaurants. subject to availability.

• Andrew Yeo, Hakkasan, Chinese, 13 October • Jun Tanaka, The Ninth. Mediterranean, 15 October • Adam Handling, The Frog. Scottish, 17 Martin Miller’s gin Masterclass

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ondon Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express is a city-wide celebration of the London restaurant scene – bringing this year, the capital’s leading chefs and restaurants to cook, create and converse in a month of exclusive, smallscale, socially distanced events and experiences.

All events are carefully curated within the guidelines set out by the government to ensure customers and restaurant staff safety is at the forefront of each event. Customer safety and confidence is of paramount importance this year.

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October • Limor Chen, Delamina. Israeli, 18 October • George Scott-Toft, Yopo. South American, 21 October • Vivek Singh, Cinnamon Club. Indian, 30 October.

• Claude Bosi, Bibendum. French, 31 October

Ultimate gastronomic weekend experience - waiting list only Three unforgettable all-inclusive, fully curated weekends of gastronomy and culture, each anchored by one of the UK’s leading chefs: Includes overnight stay at one of Hyatt’s three London 5* hotels. Socially distanced with individual bookings (never more than six) with no communal mixing elements. The ultimate staycation and foodie experience.

• GIORGIO LOCATELLI Hosted lunch, £375, Hyatt Regency, Wallace Collection (10/11 October ) • MICHEL ROUX Hosted Lunch, £445, Great Scotland Yard, The Shard (17/18 October) • MARCUS WARING Hosted Lunch, £375, The Andaz, Michelin-starred Odyssey (31 October/1st November)

AT-HOME EXPERIENCES

For the first time, lrF at-home brings the bespoke london restaurant Festival feel to those who prefer to stay at home.

Memorable, creative experiences and restaurant-quality food, delivered to your door.

Feasts at-home LFW has invited 20 of London’s leading restaurants to create a special Feast that can be delivered to your home in central London. To maintain the high quality of the food, delivery is within 2.5 miles of the restaurants by high-tech ‘Supper’, the ‘Michelin-quality delivery service’ & include a bottle wine and exclusive video from the chef. Enter your full postcode on the LRF website to find out which restaurants are delivering to your door! Minimum 2 tickets per order, and includes a bottle of wine from Bibendum. To order for one, contact info@londonrestaurantfestival.com

Masterclasses Enjoy an exclusive educational masterclass centred around different spirits, beers and wine.

Each event includes a ‘portfolio tasting’, with carefully chosen food pairings and an interactive masterclass. Tickets are purchased for a minimum of two (or four for Gusbourne) To order for one, contact info@londonrestaurantfestival.com

Cognac & La Fromagerie, with Remy Martin, £14 – Fri 16 october Hosted by Rémy Martin‘s Brand Ambassador Jack Charlton. Learn how to make Rémy 1738 & Ginger and Espresso Martini delicious cocktails, with a chance to taste Rémy Martin XO and Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal in their neat form – complemented by La Fromagerie food pairings including two cheeses, Iberico and salted caramel truffles to compliment your tasting experience.

Minimum 2 tickets.

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Beer & Brindisa Tapas, with Estrella Galicia, £16 – Fri 23 October Hosted by Brew Master Xabier Cubillo live from Estrella Galicia‘s brewery in Galicia Spain and James Robson from Brindisa Spanish foods. Enjoy Spanish gastronomy paired with Estrella Galicia’s portfolio of beer. Featuring four in total, paired with Spanish cheeses, charcuterie and snacks by Brindisa. Minimum 2 tickets.

claude Bosi, Bibendum

Gin & Ohlala Macaroons, with Martin Miller’s Gin, £16 – Thurs 29 October Hosted by Martin Miller‘s Gin Brand Ambassador Rory O’Sullivan. Learn to make your favourite gin based cocktails featuring Fentimans tonic. Each cocktail will be expertly paired with macaroons uniquely developed by Ohlala macaroons. Drinks and macaroons provided. Minimum 2 tickets.

For details of all events and to make a booking visit londonrestaurantfestival.com

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WINDFALL FOR 18YEAR OLDS There’s some good news for teenagers who turn 18 after September this year, who will now be able to withdraw money from their Child Trust Funds for the first time.

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hat is a Child Trust Fund?

Children born between September 2002 and January 2011 were given £250 vouchers by then Labour government to invest in a tax-free savings account (lower income families were given £500). Parents were then given a further £250 voucher when their child reached the age of seven.

The idea of the scheme was to encourage parents to save for their children’s future, so that by the time they reached 18 years old they would have a lump sum to help with things like university fees or living alone for the first time.

Parents, family and friends could also contribute to the child’s account, up to set limits. However the scheme was not the success that the government had anticipated, and it was scrapped in January 2011 by the coalition government. Since April 2015 parents have had the option to transfer their child’s Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA, which may offer more choice and better value. In both cases the savings are sheltered from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. Two important points are that you can’t hold both types of account simultaneously, and the transfer is a one-way process, so it can’t be reversed to move a Junior ISA back into a Child Trust Fund.

My child is about to turn 18, what will happen now?

The first recipients of Child Trust Fund vouchers

30 OCTOBER 2020

will now be turning 18 (after 1 September 2020) and can contact their fund provider to access their money for the first time. Teenagers have been able to take control of their account from the age of 16, but can only withdraw money from it once they are 18.

For those recipients who do nothing, the Child Trust Fund provider will move it into an Individual Savings Account (ISA), which is also tax-free, or roll it into another account with similar benefits.

If the teenager wants to invest their money in a different way, there are a number of different options.

Junior ISAs (for people under 18) now have much higher savings limits and for those over 18, there are a wide range of adult saving opportunities such as a Lifetime ISA which is designed for 18-40 year olds and which attracts a government bonus of 25% up to £1000 per year. An independent financial adviser can explain more about the choices available and help you choose what is best for your individual circumstances.

How do I find the details of my Child Trust Fund?

Many thousands of young people may have no idea these savings exist in their name. This might be because their parents didn’t open an account, so HMRC did it on their behalf. Or their details might have been lost, or their parents didn’t update HMRC when they moved house. You can locate the lost Child Trust Fund via the gov.uk website, and you’ll need to set up a Government Gateway ID and password if you don’t have one already.

Many thousands of young people may have no idea these savings exist in their name

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The first is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features in No Time to Die. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his personal lock-up in London.

Building on the formidable style and performance of the regular Vantage, the new car comes in an authentic Cumberland Grey and features unique exterior styling treatments led by a bespoke mesh grille that references the look of the brand’s classic V8. Further styling includes a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film car’s rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack.

The interior is presented in obsidian black

“The two special editions have been carefully designed and crafted by the experts in Aston Martin’s bespoke division”

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leather and dark chrome with 007 branding applied on the centre console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox. The sun visors carry another subtle film reference in the shape of an embroidered radio station frequency – 96.60 (FM) – the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in The Living Daylights.

The driver can indulge themselves further with a laser-etched gadget plaque, referencing the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car. These included a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers.

Available as a manual or automatic, the Vantage 007 Edition boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is limited to 100 units globally with an RRP from £161,000.

Aston Martin Vice-President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said: “Creating a 007 Edition is always an exciting challenge as we work to develop and style a car that embodies the legend of James Bond. It is an honour to apply carefully judged 007-inspired styling to our sports cars, which gives our customers the opportunity to own a unique piece of both cinematic and automotive history.”

To celebrate the James Bond debut of the range-topping Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a second unique 007 Edition has been created - limited to just 25 production cars available worldwide. It features the same specification as the muscular DBS Superleggera featured in the upcoming film and a suitably menacing road presence. The 715bhp provided by the DBS

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“To celebrate the James Bond debut of the range-topping Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a second unique 007 Edition has been created”

Superleggera’s 5.2-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine is befitting of the car’s range-topping status while its torque peak, at 900Nm, is not only substantial in its own right but currently the greatest torque figure for any road going Aston Martin yet produced.

The DBS Superleggera 007 Edition adds a raft of styling and design enhancements that further elevate its appeal - sporting a Ceramic Grey exterior paint with the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade IITM featured in black tinted carbon fibre. Also unique to the 007 Edition are the striking gloss black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21” wheels and a 007 fender badge applied to the rear spoiler blade.

The interior is a dark leather-clad environment with flashes of red detailing the outline of the seats. Subtle 007 branding can be found on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and on the rear sub-woofer cover. The car is finished with a sill plaque that recognises it is one of just 25 007 Editions with an from RRP £279,025.

First deliveries will begin in Q1 2021. astonmartin.com

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THE OAK-TREE GROUP

GOES VIRTUAL

With Coronavirus guidelines preventing large groups of face-to-face meetings and new visitors on site at the same time, schools are having to develop more creative ways to welcome potential families who are looking to join.

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he Oak-Tree Group of Schools successfully overcame this challenge by hosting a series of Virtual Open Events for potential parents at the beginning of October. Parents and children were able to explore these four local independent schools from the comfort of their homes whilst gaining a valuable insight into school life.

The events ran throughout the first week in October, with each school in the Group enjoying the opportunity to showcase the outstanding teaching, excellent pastoral care, facilities, and of course the enthusiasm of the pupils.

Matthew Hagger, Group Managing Principal, was pleased with the events; “We understand that choosing the right school is a critical decision for any family, and our Virtual Open Days presented an innovative way to use a variety of technologies to help parents make the right choices. We were delighted with how positively the Open Events were received by the hundreds of prospective families who accessed our virtual world over the course of the week.

There were so many more than usual as it is far easier to log on from the office, coffee shop or home.

Through Zoom webinars, each Head gave an overview of what we can offer those who are considering places, the Head Girl and/or Boy spoke about their experiences moving through school, we were able to conduct a virtual tour of each school led by more of our pupils and

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we organised aerial views of each site taken by our drones. The events finished with Q&A sessions with some interesting questions asked interactively by families.

All resources were made available on the schools’ websites at the end of the week, and our admissions teams have been making contact with families to arrange for individual personalised visits.”

they came together in the larger site on the High Road, creating one all-through school together for children from 2½ to 16. This has proved very successful already since September.

Both Braeside and Normanhurst Schools are celebrating some extremely successful GCSE results this year, and Oaklands is in the first full year after the recent £1.2m development project on site was completed.

A Lot to Showcase The Oak-Tree Group have a lot to showcase this year, with many new developments across the Group. The schools have recently appointed two new Heads, Mrs Jacqueline Job at Normanhurst and Miss Moreen Barnard at Coopersale Hall, both of whom found themselves presenting their new schools’ best attributes to cameras and screens rather than live audiences.

Braeside Juniors and Seniors have historically been accommodated in different buildings a mile apart. At the start of the academic year,

Next Steps For those who missed the Virtual Open Events, or who are looking to find out more about any of the Oak-Tree Schools, prospective families are welcome to arrange a private tour with the Head at any time. There is also a wealth of information, videos and virtual tours available on the school websites.

Our Virtual Open Days presented an innovative way to help parents make the right choices THE DETAILS Oak Tree Schools Group The Oak-Tree Group comprises of Braeside in Buckhurst Hill, Coopersale Hall in Epping, Normanhurst in North Chingford and Oaklands in Loughton.

Visit www.oaktreeschools.co.uk for more information

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Track down Billy Brown with London Transport Museum this half-term

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ondon Transport Museum is opening its doors in two locations this October half-term as it welcomes families to track down Billy Brown of London Town at its Museum in Covent Garden and its Depot in Acton Town, west London.

Billy Brown is a vintage cartoon character who appeared on posters across London’s buses and Tubes in the 1940s to help Londoner’s keep safe while travelling around the Capital. During October half-term, families visiting both the Museum or the Museum Depot can track down figures of Billy Brown hidden among historic buses and learn about the playful rhymes he used to keep passengers on their LOCAL best behaviour on public transport.

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At the MuseuM, Covent GArden Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November Visitors to the Museum over half term will be among the first to explore the transformed London Transport at War gallery. The gallery features brand new interactive displays, including an atmospheric sheltering experience that reveals what life was like for Londoners seeking refuge in Underground stations during wartime air raids.

Kids can also get creative during their visit and beyond with a half term activity pack available to purchase in advance and pick up on arrival.

On Saturday October 31, a special Early Explorer session will take place for children with special education needs. The Museum will be free from the general public, with many of the gallery sounds turned off.

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24 and 25 October, and Wednesday 28 October - Sunday 1 November Following a self-guided route that weaves through an Aladdin’s cave of more than 320,000 transport treasures, visitors will have the chance to climb aboard beautifully restored buses and trains. The depot’s miniature railway will also be open for service, offering rides aboard replica models of vintage London Underground trains.

Tickets to the Museum in Covent Garden and Museum Depot in Acton Town must be booked in advance online at ltmuseum.co.uk

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The Philharmonia Orchestra announces 2020 Autumn programme the details of its programme for october and november 2020 has been released.

Philharmonia Sessions A series of critically acclaimed free, pre-recorded digital performances, created especially for an online audience – will continue with two new releases. The next Philharmonia Sessions feature Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting Beethoven’s ballet score, The Creatures of Prometheus (24 November) filmed at Battersea Arts Centre with Stephen Fry narrating a new script by Gerard McBurney.

Jakub Hrůša and cellist Alisa Weilerstein follow on 5 November, in an all-Dvořák programme featuring his Rondo and Silent Woods for cello and orchestra. Both Philharmonia Sessions will be premiered, free-to-view, on the Philharmonia’s YouTube channel.

Live from Royal Festival Hall The Philharmonia Orchestra will perform here for the first time since 15 March 2020, in the first of four live-streamed concerts as part of the Southbank Centre’s autumn Inside Out series.

Featuring artists including conductors EsaPekka Salonen, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Elim Chan and Pablo Heras-Casado, soprano Julia Bullock and violinists Sergey Khachatryan and Nicola Benedetti, the four concerts will also be the Orchestra’s first paid-for, ticketed performances since before the COVID-19 lockdown. The live concerts will be streamed directly by the Philharmonia in the UK. 38 octobEr 2020

Principal Conductor Designate Santtu-Matias Rouvali opens the series on 26 October with a programme of American music: Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring; Steve Reich’s Music for Pieces of Wood, Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks and Dances in the Canebrakes by Florence Price, an African-American composer.

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Britten’s Les Illuminations (with soprano Julia Bullock) and Ravel’s Mother Goose for the second concert on 29 October, broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 alongside the audio-visual live stream.

On 12 November Elim Chan leads a programme including Jessie Montgomery’s Strum and Sergey Khachatryan performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. In the final concert on 30 November, Nicola Benedetti returns in an all-Beethoven programme with conductor Pablo Heras-Casado, performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and the Second Symphony as part of Beethoven 250 celebrations.

The Philharmonia is proud to be supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

As a registered charity, the Orchestra relies on the support of our family of Friends, donors, corporate partners to deliver its programme.

For more details visit philharmonia.co.uk

“A series of critically acclaimed free, prerecorded digital performances, created especially for an online audience – will continue with two new releases”

FASHION, HEALTH

& BEAUTY – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – I MAGE: EMPORIO ARMANI KIDS

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EmPoRIo ARmAnI JUnIoR coLLEcTIon Autumn/Winter 2020-21

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or Autumn/Winter 2020-21, the Emporio Armani Junior collection offers a series of pieces inspired by the silhouettes and materials of the Emporio Armani men’s and women’s collections, creating a complete wardrobe that looks towards the world of adults with casual, sporty and chic flair.

For girls, the eclectic range includes dresses with all-over prints and dainty outfits in denim or velvet with macro houndstooth or damier motifs in shades of pink, blue and black; for boys, blue, red and black dominate the colour palette for comfortable and versatile bomber jackets, trousers, tracksuits and sweatshirts, with tape-style or allover logos for a fun and modern look.

Additionally, more formal outfits, including

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jackets and suits, make use of soft velvet, the distinctive, elegant, versatile fabric that is a signature of the Armani aesthetic.

The adorable Manga Bear, with its unmistakeable and iconic silhouette, features on space-themed T-shirts and sweatshirts, accompanied by planets, stars and astronauts, as well as on baby sets and accessories for children between 0 and 36 months old.

Completing the looks are colourful shoes, combat boots, backpacks and belt bags featuring the Emporio Armani eagle pattern.

The collection is available now in select Emporio Armani Junior retailers including Harrods, Selfridges, Childrensalon, Child’s Play and at www.armani.com

“The eclectic range includes dresses with all-over prints and dainty outfits in denim or velvet with macro houndstooth or damier motifs”

Boy 1- Red baseball cap with logo £ 35, Blue cotton Shirt with logo £ 100, Single-breasted jacket with lapels £280, J04 jeans in cotton and linen £120, Red backpack £115, Leather sneakers £140 Boy 2-Blue baseball cap £35, Quilted jacket £210, Shirt with detailing and guru collar £135, Perforated leather sneakers £200, J04 jeans in cotton and linen £120 Boy 3- Single-breasted jacket with lapels £280, Print shirt £100, Checked tie £70, Blue cotton trousers £90, Leather sneakers £140 Boy 4 – Fine knit hat £30, Fine knit scarf £45, gingham print cotton shirt £100, Five-pocket trousers in cotton gabardine £90, Backpack £115, Cotton socks £10, , Perforated leather sneakers £200

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This image: Velvet hoodie £130, Wing collar shirt with pleated inserts £140, Checked cotton trousers £105 Right: girl 1 – Print dress £200, Silver leather bag £165 girl 2 – Velvet headband £70, Velvet dress £125

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Knit hat £40, Jacket £210, Black and white dress with logo £150, Leather bag £100

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Boy 1 – Blue baseball cap £35, gilet £115, Knit sweater £185,Velvet tracksuit pants £130, Sneakers with laces £150 Boy 2 – Red baseball cap with logo £35, Bomber jacket £210, Joggers £140, Sneakers with laces £150

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Hat with logo £35 , Bombe jacket £210, Knit sweater with logo £150, Print shirt with patch pocket £100, Cotton pants £115

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girl 1 – Knit hat £ 40, Sweatshirt dress £ 240, Belt bag £ 85, Knee high socks £ 10, Leather sneakers £ 150 girl 2 – Fleece cap with logo £ 50, Padded jacket £ 250, Tracksuit £ 250

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Your hearing, your health The Art of Hearing, was founded by Aarti Makan (Clinical Audiologist) because she felt that with her skills and expertise, she could make a positive difference to the lives of people with hearing difficulties.

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Hearing loss affects people of all ages - everyday noise and general wear and tear are the two main causes

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hearing loss, reduces your brain activity, which increases your risk of dementia.

Hearing loss is also associated with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and many other medical conditions.

Aarti states: “Sadly, the beauty of the sense of hearing is not truly appreciated until it is lost. We all have regular eye checks and dental checks, but we take our ears and hearing for granted, despite the critical role it plays in our everyday lives.”

As a fully qualified audiologist and speech therapist, Aarti conducts ear wax removals, diagnostic hearing assessments and offers personalised treatment options for hearing aids, earplugs and hearing protection.

Improve your hearing and your overall wellbeing! Have your ears and hearing assessed now.

Contact Aarti at The Art of Hearing via the website www.theartofhearing.co.uk or telephone 07946 861929

*The Lancet - Commission on Dementia Prevention (2020) *World Health Organisation (2017)

he Art of Hearing’s ethos “We will always treat you like we would treat any of our loved ones” is demonstrated by clients’ positive reviews of the service and the tagline “Personalised ear care” is validated by being awarded the prestigious ‘Inspired by IDA’ badge. The IDA Institute advocate that hearing loss is unique and that person-centred hearing care should: respect individual preferences and values; involve family; and reinforce shared decision making. Aarti signed up to their code of ethics which verifies her commitment to personalised care.

Hearing loss affects people of all ages - everyday noise and general wear and tear of hearing are the two main causes of permanent hearing loss.

Noise from everyday activities (headphones, hairdryers, traffic, nightclubs, motorcycles, etc.) causes invisible, permanent damage to your hearing. Nearly 50% of 12 - 35 year olds listen to unsafe levels of sound through headphones*. By wearing appropriate and customised earplugs you can protect your ears and prevent future hearing-related health issues.

As we get older, we all start losing our hearing. Your personal lifestyle (work and social lifestyle, hobbies, noise exposure, personal nutrition, etc.) and individual health factors (medical conditions, general health and genetic susceptibility) will determine the age at which your hearing will start deteriorating.

If you ignore your age-related hearing loss, you will increase your risk of dementia*. We use the same pathways for hearing as we do for cognition, so not being able to actively hear due to

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Introducing Mameha:

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ameha means ‘I am here’ in Japanese. Our skincare products are about being present, they’re about saying ‘I am here I am conscious and I am not trying to jump through a hoop to avoid cosmetic surgery ten years from now’” says Ila Colombo, founder and CEO of Mameha a skincare line that is deliberately upending many of the tried and tested methodologies and philosophies of the beauty industry. Speaking over Zoom, Ila resembles an animated version of a beauty shoot. Preternaturally beautiful, her skin is dewy with not a breakout in sight, her eyes bright, her hair glossy, thick and long. But this wasn’t always the case “I suffered

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with skin dermatitis and since I was a baby I had to use medical grade cortisone creams” A serious episode five years ago was the impetus for her to start seeking alternative solutions, she elaborates: “What I discovered is the cortisone is counterproductive on many levels [because] it fixes the symptoms but not the root cause.” Indefatigable by nature she took a series of online university courses to gain a deeper understanding of skin and dermatitis in particular. “I basically found out that dermatitis is nothing more than a lack of [being able to] synthesise Vitamin A….By not being able to synthesise vitamin A I am more susceptible to things. So I sought to cure myself [with a combination of] a bigger intake of Vitamin A on a

“I am here I am conscious and I am not trying to jump through a hoop to avoid cosmetic surgery ten years from now”

topical level and a nutritional level” Ila’s Eureka moment, of considering the skin’s nutritional needs and not just its aesthetic appearance was further augmented when she drew upon her heritage as both scope for analysis and product development, she adds “This is very much a personal story to me. I am Italian and Brazilian but with a Japanese step father. I have been exposed to these cultures throughout my life…Italy [embraces] diverse nutrition [as part of the Mediterranean diet]…Japan is very interested in skincare as a health issue..and there is no distinction between men and women as they are totally educated in looking after themselves for the long run…Obviously the Amazon which is part of my journey relates to the basic ingredients as a lot of the ingredients in skincare especially relating to ageing and nutrition come from or were discovered initially in the Amazon rainforest.”

Fusing these different knowledge systems resulted in the development of a skincare line which was responsive to the skin’s particular needs rather than merely seeking to mask imperfections. Adopting the Mameha system requires users to view their skincare regimen, rather like their dietary one, where different nutrients are consumed daily to solicit overall wellbeing, boost the skin’s innate ability to repair itself and result in improved complexion. A kit will last a month with only three or four drops needed per application in the morning and evening.

Mameha’s futuristic packaging, conceived by award winning designer Ross Lovegrove is

intentionally gender neutral and speaks straight to the heart of the brand’s values. Ila elaborates; “Our product is not only gender neutral but ethnic neutral …the skin is an organ that we all have…

We have a few parameters that are different like melanin or a man and woman might have different hormones at particular times of the life but apart from those fluctuating times, the skin anatomically is exactly the same. That is why our product is universal in that sense“. A further design masterstroke is the size of the kits, the seven 10 millilitres ampoules are air-travel size compliant but last thrice as long as the average travel kit and are a response to our modern busy schedules as well as the fact that many people live in smaller spaces so storage is an important consideration.

Granted the kit is expensive, but pitted against the injectable and cosmo-ceutical offerings on the market, it is a canny investment. When I ask her about how else she chooses to differentiate in the crowded marketplace Ila adds: “We are not trying to bleach or brighten the skin, we are not trying to tan the skin, we are just trying to give the most comprehensive nutrition for health. Health is not beauty enhancement it is just health which consequently is beauty.” In an age of seeking photoshop perfection, launching in early 2021 Mameha is a refreshing response to an industry that often preys on customer’s insecurities. Instead it aims to equip and empower.

- Written by Mazzi Odu To order visit mamehaskin.com

“This is very much a personal story to me. I am Italian and Brazilian but with a Japanese step father”

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Smells like Home…

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arthy, warm, floral, sweet, citrus, fresh…

It just goes to show how magical and powerful a scent can be. In a heartbeat you can be transported to a place of happiness and joyous memories.

It got me thinking about my home, family and the connection of fragrance. So, off I went in search of a home purfume.

Here’s my top 5 for the up and coming season(s)…

DIPTYqUE Othoniel Rosa Candle – also available in a Eau De Toilette To mark the occasion of the Parisian exhibition “ The Rose of the Louvre “ by Jean-Michel Othoniel, diptyque has collaborated with the artist to create an exclusive candle. It features peppery rose underscored by the pungent, slightly smoky scent of vetiver, the limitededition candle also features the artist’s work.

190g £53; Exclusively available on diptyqueparis.com and in diptyque boutiques.

SANA JARDIN Jaipur Chant – Also available in a Parfum A stunning scent for all year round. With essential oil of tuberose, the added vibrancy of Moroccan jasmine, narcisse, musk and brightened with Italian lemon.

190g £48; available at sanajardin.com

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JO LOvES Fig Trees Bring the outdoors inside. Fig Trees, captures the fresh, green scent of ripe figs alongside delicately sweet cassis and the earthy warmth of amber.

185g £55; available from joloves.com

THE WHITE COMPANY Winter Wrap your senses with its warm, spicy scent. With notes of sweet cinnamon and clove for added warmth. The Winter scent turns 21 this year, Happy Birthday.

Large Winter Candle £60; available from thewhitecompany.com and all White Company stores.

MILLER HARRIS Rendezvous Tabac Be transported to the romantic brasseries of Saint-Germain. With cuban cascarilla oil and pimento berries contrast, with cooling pine needles and velvet sage, whilst creamy tonka bean and Malay patchouli complete this evocative fragrance.

185g £45; available from millerharris.com and Selfridges

I hope I’ve given you some inspiration, and you find a home perfume that conjures new and loving memories. Stay safe everyone, and thank you for letting me share.

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utumn is here, and that means it’s all change in the fashion and beauty departments, as we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the newseason collections. The AW20 catwalks brought us a bounty of fabulous hair and make-up looks, and there’s something to suit everyone – from sparkle and shimmer to moody hues, and the re-emergence of some classic techniques. Here are the most important beauty trends of the season…

Metallic shine Another look that’s destined for the dance floor, mirror-like flashes were a favourite at London Fashion Week, with models at Preen, Simone Rocha and Erdem all adorned with metallic foils.

In shades of silver, gold and red, the chocolate wrapper-like textures were placed in an abstract manner, giving an antique, worn-in vibe.

Winged eyeliner Mastered the feline flick?

Then it’s time to take it up a notch with one of the edgy black winged liner looks seen on the catwalks, from the cut crease flick at Stella McCartney, to the bold double-wing designs at Valentino and Miu Miu. Alternatively, the crisp mini-wing at Richard Quinn is a good starting point for newbies.

golden eyes Already looking forward to festive season? We’ve got the perfect party look for you: golden eyes, as seen at Tom Ford, where shimmering shadow was paired with kohl liner, and Gabriela Hearst, where a warm golden tone was topped with a sprinkle of glitter.

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gothic vibes Pale skin, black cherry lips, kohl-rimmed eyes, or all of the above – that was the brief at a whole host of AW20 shows, from Rodarte and Anna Sui

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“a perfectly painted scarlet lip never goes out of style, but this season, matte red makes way for something with a bit more shine”

Hair stylists went all out for AW20, creating some spectacular catwalk looks, from huge, wide wigs at Matty Bovan and sculpted braids at Ashish, to colourful stencilled locks at Emilio Pucci and slicked-back silver tresses at Erdem. Obviously, these aren’t the kind of styles you can easily replicate at home, but the chic twisted knots and braids seen at Fendi and Rixo are a lot more wearable, while still offering plenty of wow-factor.

in New York, to Gucci and Max Mara in Milan.

While going full-on goth with that make-up trio might seem a bit much, a deep berry lip is a softer way to try the trend.

Pops of colour The brightest make-up hues are usually reserved for spring, but there were some welcome splashes of colour on the autumn catwalks. Pink was particularly popular, with bubblegum pink eyes at Matty Bovan, fuchsia mascara at Off-White, and Eighties-style eyeshadow at Rixo.

red lips A perfectly painted scarlet lip never goes out of style, of course, but this season, matte red makes way for something with a bit more shine. We’re not going so far as to say gloss is back – aim for a soft satin finish, as seen at Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander.

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lot of people are intimidated by galleries or overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing a suitable artwork for their home or as a present or as an investment piece...” explains GALERIE PRINTS founder Stuart, “but actually there should be nothing intimidating about it at all!”.

“That’s one of the core reasons why we created GALERIE PRINTS, to make really beautiful photography and art prints genuinely accessible.”

“We offer a wide range of prints from Photography to Art and Vintage Posters and for a wide range of price levels from £ 100 for a beautiful open edition print to £ 90 K for a one-off edition print of Duffy’s infamous Aladdin Sane image signed by David Bowie himself.”

Covering a wide range of subjects, themes include Sports, Architecture, Pop Art, Travel and Social Documentary and in large range of formats including Supersize prints at 2m x 1.5m and larger – there is genuinely something for every art and image lover.

Beautifully produced prints with London handmade framing and finishing, the quality speaks for itself.

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of it, GALERIE PRINTS pride themselves on exceptional customer care and are always open to answering any type of questions on any of their offerings and always open to lending useful advice.

“We like to work with interior designers on large hotel projects to individuals just wanting to choose a gift for someone special” “…Paramount in importance to us is that our customers are happy – and we never tire of getting yet another nice review or comment from our clients…at the end of the day that’s what really matters…” says Fleur, Production Manager at GALERIE PRINTS. Prints and frames are made to order and can be done to any specification and securely delivered worldwide.

GALERIE PRINTS have a gallery in southwest London at 152 Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park SW19 8AQ and are online with a highly established international client base at GALERIEPRINTS.com

clockwise from top left: george Peppard with audrey hepburn / aKg; hotel du cap eden roc / slim aarons / getty archive london; hollywood stars / everett collection new york; derby spectator / getty archive london; steve McQueen / John dominis / time life; stocking island / slim aarons / getty archive london

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HOUSE & GARDEN

Summer doesn’t have to be over!

Endless summers are here to stay with Origin new ways of having fun, spending precious time together as a family and even making astaycation more appealing.

When it comes to swimming pools, Origin does it all. Building pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. Origin has all the design and engineering expertise necessary and manage the whole building process process for you, from initial concept, planning and design to completion and beyond, eliminating the need for you to employ separate companies. Access to a pool right on your doorstep means it’s easy to swim everyday in the privacy of your own home, either to maintain a healthy lifestyle or simply as a space to relax and in times like these when outside space has become a precious commodity, what’s better than knowing your family is staying safe and healthy at home?

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f September’s heatwave has taught us anything, it’s that summer doesn’t have to be over. In fact, with an Origin swimming pool it can be summer all year long. As an activity swimming has many benefits, as well as the obvious it improves quality of sleep and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and remains one of the most popular activities across the country, with its physical and mental health benefits exceeding expectation.

Origin believes owning a pool is about more than the pool itself, by adding a spa, sauna or yoga room your swimming pool and pool house can become a centre of wellness. In these unprecedented times many people are looking to create a new space at home, somewhere that could become a new social hub for everyone in the family to enjoy. Origin’s swimming pools can be completely tailored to your needs, they’ll work with you to build the perfect pool house adding a gym, lounge area or even a juice bar to ensure it fits your families needs. Whilst taking the plunge can seem daunting, making the decision can bring measurable benefits, a swimming pool can not only add value to your home but to your home life as well. A new pool from Origin provides

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“Building pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach”

Origin pride themselves on their ability to do it all, delivering on a project from concept to completion whilst also being able to offer a wide variety of choice in design. So, during this period where we’re spending more time than ever inside, you can plan the perfect staycation with Origin.

THE DETAILS originpools.co.uk info@originpools.co.uk @originpoolsuk

Bespoke luxury spaces tailored just for you nordikka.co Nordikka Interiors, Blinding Bifolds Showroom, The Dutch Nursery, The Great North Rd, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6ND E: info@nordikka.co

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rugs

a luxurious collection of woven flooring and home accessories

Woven rugs are a versatile way to bring colour into the home. The Lifestyle Store rugs have a heavy herringbone texture, woven in the same mills as the signature flatweave rugs in a complementary colour palette. Choose from a wide range of contemporary and traditional hand-finished rugs.

stair runners Runners on stairs are a chic alternative to fitted carpets, adding texture and warmth. Be adventurous on stairs where pattern and colour can make a real impact when opening the front door. Stripe runners are especially versatile complementing wooden floors, decorative tiles and patterned or floral wallpaper.

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oger Oates Design is renowned for signature stripe stair runners and rugs. The unique flatwoven texture, vibrant designs and bold use of colour, form the company’s iconic striped handwriting for floorcoverings and sets them apart from other companies. A Roger Oates flatweave runner is the ‘must have’ contemporary statement for stairs and halls.

The current collection spans over 150 designs across three standard widths to suit almost any staircase. Several of the statement, border designs have a complementary ‘ground’ design which can be used to link stairs and landings. Multiple widths

traVel bags A take on the traditional ‘carpet bag’. Smart, handcrafted weekend bags. Woven in a contemporary herringbone structure in a variety of colourful and neutral designs, finished with soft, leather straps and brass studs. Perfect for a UK ‘staycation’.

throWs & cushions As part of a collaboration with Scottish weaver Heather Shields, a woven Lambswool cloth inspired by Roger Oates classic Masai design is transformed into a range of upholstered benches, cushions and throws.

Featuring strong bands of pattern reminiscent of Kente Cloth, each piece has a soft and luxurious finish.

uPholstereD benches Akin to a heavy textured fabric, the flatweave is ideal as an upholstery material for these flatweave benches.

A simple, functional and stylish piece, finished with finely handcrafted solid oak legs.

Roger Oates Design opened the first London showroom in 1999 but after more than 20 years the company has out-grown the space and the showroom will be closing its doors on Friday 9th October.

A new flagship showroom in the heart of Chelsea’s design district will open in Spring 2021. The new space will be the ultimate destination to view the complete Flatweave and Tapis flooring, shown alongside the range of flatweave home accessories.

New, exciting collections will be launched in 2021.

“the collections are made in british wool using traditional methods and finished by hand”

can be joined to create rugs and wall-to-wall fitted floorcoverings. On stairs stainless steel or forged hammered iron rods add a finishing - but purely decorative touch.

For those looking for something wholly customised or with an extra degree of personalisation, bespoke options include custom colours and widths. The design team works closely with their clients to bring an individual design to fruition whilst retaining the Roger Oates signature.

The heavily textured flatweave is also utilised for a range of home accessories, all designed and made in the UK and available from the Roger Oates Design online Lifestyle Store rogeroates.com.

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cushions Wool flatweave cushions are feather filled, piped and backed in a complementary luxury fabric.

Handcrafted in small batches, they are available in a range of sizes and designs.

In the meantime, clients will be able to view the collections in a temporary space in West London by appointment only, please email london@rogeroates.com Expert advice on designs, fitting and measuring will continue in West London and of course by phone. rogeroates.com

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INTERIORS pLAnT A BLOOMER ‘Woodland Friends’, a stunning set of 6 greeting cards featuring sparkling forest creatures from the British Isles. Each greeting comes with a detachable, plantable woodland animal.

Delicately lasercut from a unique seed paper, the animals are embedded with gold and silver mica flakes and wildflower seeds.

When ‘planted’ the paper breaks down into the soil — and the seeds germinate to produce seedlings! plantabloomer.co.uk

COsy AuTuMn COLOuRs Though Autumn brings colder days and darker nights, Garden Trading’s indoor living collection blends seasonal swathes of colour with soft textiles and tactile accessories; adding warmth to create inviting and welcoming spaces. Drawing on the vibrant personality and origins of the houseplant trend, this new collection finds its expression in colourful textiles, ceramics and hand-woven cane and bamboo furniture. gardentrading.co.uk

REALLy RETRO The Rydell Radio is heavy on 60s style but plugged into 21st century tech. It carries MW, LW, FM and SW frequencies, allowing you to listen to your favourite stations any time of the day. It includes rotary style buttons for tone and volume settings. gporetro.com

LOOk nO ARMs! Sofa Beds can be a great way to make the most of your space in your living area or guest bedroom. Bring ultimate comfort into your space with the Launceston 2 Seater No Arms Sofa Bed from Darlings of Chelsea. Choose from a range of fabrics from stain-resistant house wool to easy-clean plush velvet. A variety of colours available like Dew, Terracotta and Coral. darlingsofchelsea.co.uk 66 OCTOBER 2020

gOIng gREEn Giving homes a natural healthy boost, the latest collection of ontrend indoor greenery at Dobbies have added green credentials, being planted up in sustainable coconut coir pots.seeds germinate to produce seedlings! dobbies.com

We are open for business as usual on an appointment only basis

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all is calm... all is bright...

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osiness and comfort creates wellness and contentment; and with people staying home more this year, self-care and wellness have definitely been a focus. If you are currently working from home for the foreseeable or even are just finding yourself in the house more often at the moment, focussing on scents and light are ideal to inject into your humble abode. Scents can soothe or enliven our senses in minutes, and adding hand-crafted candles into beautiful sconces and candleholders can create a cosy and homely setting from your space in seconds.

Here, we’ll show a selection of our favourite candles, sconces and incense from The Shop Floor Project...

hand beaten light The Shop Floor Project is proud to be the exclusive UK stockist of the work of Swedish artisan Malin Appelgren, who dedicates her life to magnifying that something special about candlelight. We call her collections Swedish Light because each one of her objects amplifies candlelight in the most beautiful way. Her work is a perennial favourite at The Shop Floor Project and we often develop new ideas with her. Last Christmas season we added a wall sconce version of her pressed leaf designs - all hand beaten and stamped with the makers mark. This season, we have added the beautiful Moon Sun Candleholder, new for 2020. This brass candleholder on an ash base moves delicately in the breeze and would look beautiful as a pair on the mantlepiece.

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candleholders by British artist Ellen Hayward, exclusively for The Shop Floor Project, have a snowy, wintery feel and are available in both monochrome and blue colourways; each with varying characters.

getting reaDY For christMas! stubby beeswax candles Winter Light sets the mood just right... and nothing beats a cosy corner when it’s frosty outside! Our traditional tapered wick-joined stubby pair of natural beeswax candles are hand dipped in Cumbria. Each one should burn for 3.5 hours if kept out of draughts and they fit perfectly in our Cast of Character candlesticks - as seen below!

coloured candles At The Shop Floor Project we’ve searched far and wide to find coloured candles in just the right shades and with exceptional quality. The search ended when we sourced these dinner candles from an artisan candle-maker in Cornwall who use traditional methods including Drawing, Pouring and Moulding. They create their own unique blends of natural mineral and vegetable waxes to ensure a consistent and superior burn quality.

We have a wide variety of Christmas gifts and decorations from pomegranates to paper garlands and patterned crowns. You can view our Christmas Gifts here, our Christmas Crafts here and our Christmas Decorations here to download more of these images. Below is just a peek!

Deck the halls, Walls and anywhere else you can think of!

Our Paper Chain Garland Kits come in ten different patterns and colours. They can also be mixed up together for different combinations and, as each one is ‘lined’ in a pattern, can be turned inside out too - the options are endless!

Each pack contains enough to make 10 metres,

bah humbug!

Wrapped in gold waxed paper with crimped edges, our hand-blown glass sweet baubles are made in a traditional workshop in Egypt. With small holes for ribbon, they can be hung on the tree, or equally, they would make a fantastic display dotted around the Christmas table.

ripe for the Picking Our fruit baubles proved very popular last year this year we have glass grapes, pomegranates and figs available. They can be hung on the tree or grouped on the table for a Baroque inspired stilllife display. theshopfloorproject.com

“our hand-blown glass sweet baubles are made in a traditional workshop in egypt”

scent of an abbey What could be a better gift than filling your recipient’s house with the smell of three calming, atmospheric scents, blended by The Benedictine Monks of Prinknash Abbey - the older major incense burners in Europe! We know that pausing for just ten minutes each day has a powerful effect on our mind and body.

We will also have some clever incense matches that burn for exactly ten minutes, releasing scent to soothe or enliven our senses for those precious minutes.

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PROPERTY LIFE T H E L AT E S T A N D B E S T P R O P E R T I E S O N T H E M A R K E T

ABRIDGE ROAD, THEYDON BOIS FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE £3,995,000 A SPECTACULAR GRADE II LISTED GEORGIAN PROPERTY SET IN BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF AROUND TEN ACRES WITH THE MOST STUNNING PANORAMIC FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE. THEYDON HALL IS SITUATED IN AN IDYLLIC SETTING ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE DESIRABLE VILLAGE OF THEYDON BOIS. THE VILLAGE IS LESS THAN A MILE FROM THEYDON HALL WITH THE CENTRAL LINE STATION, A FINE RANGE OF SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, A DELIGHTFUL GREEN AND THE FOREST IS NEARBY. JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY THERE ARE SOUGHT AFTER SCHOOLS AND THE M25 MOTORWAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A VIEWING ON THIS FINE HOME PLEASE CALL JOHN THOMA BESPOKE ESTATE AGENCY ON 020 8340 8833

www.johnthoma.co.uk

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE MANOR ROAD, CHIGWELL - £3,195,000

HAINAULT ROAD, CHIGWELL £2,295,000

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• CHAIN FREE SPACIOUS PROPERTY OVER 7,800 SQUARE FEET • STUNNING MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE & DRESSING ROOM • HEATED SWIMMING POOL AND LARGE LANDSCAPED GARDEN • SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION WITH PICTURESQUE GOLF COURSE VIEWS

• GATED WITH A CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY AND ATTACHED GARAGE • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND FINISHED THROUGHOUT • SPACIOUS PROPERTY OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE • SHORT WALK TO CHIGWELL STATION, SCHOOLS AND AMENITIES

SPARELEAZE HILL, LOUGHTON £1,999,995

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE MEADOW WAY, CHIGWELL - £1,895,00

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• A CHAIN FREE SPACIOUS SEVEN DOUBLE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME • LOUNGE & RECEPTION ROOM TO ATTACHED ANNEXE WITH OWN FRONT DOOR • SHORT WALK TO STATION, SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND AMENITIES • LARGE GARDEN, ATTACHED GARAGE AND CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY

• A CHAIN FREE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DETACHED FAMILY HOME • LOCATED IN THE COURTLANDS ESTATE CLOSE TO CHIGWELL STATION • OVER 3.250 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE FINISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD • LARGE REAR GARDEN AND DRIVEWAY WITH PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE MEADOW WAY, CHIGWELL - £1,825,000

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE MEADOW WAY, CHIGWELL - £1,800,000

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• A STUNNING SIX BEDROOM DETACHED “CHAIN-FREE” FAMILY HOME • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND FINISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD • EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION • SOUTH FACING LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN WITH PAVED PATIO

• CHAIN FREE AND OVER 3.560 SQUARE FEET OF SPACIOUS LIVING • AN ENORMOUS OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST / FAMILY ROOM • SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE AND TWO DRESSING ROOMS • EXCELLENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO CHIGWELL STATION, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

NEW FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL £1,775,000

OLLARDS GROVE, LOUGHTON £1,650,000

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• CHAIN FREE PROPERTY SET IN ONE OF CHIGWELL’S SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATIONS • THE PROPERTY HAS APPROVED AND CURRENT PLANNING PERMISSION • A SOUTHERLY ASPECT FLAT GARDEN IN EXCESS OF 170 FEET IN LENGTH • THE PROPERTY HAS EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO RE-DESIGN

• A CHAIN FREE SIX BEDROOM SPACIOUS DETACHED CHARACTER PROPERTY • EXCELLENT LOCATION CLOSE TO LOUGHTON’S CENTRAL LINE STATION • ENORMOUS POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION • SHORT WALK TO EXCELLENT SCHOOLS AND GOOD LOCAL AMENITIES

HIGH ROAD, CHIGWELL GUIDE PRICE £1,500,000 TO £1,600,000

GREAT OWL ROAD, CHIGWELL £1,495,000

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• A GATED “CHAIN FREE” STUNNING FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME • HUGE OPEN PLAN BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN WITH DINING AND LIVING ROOM • THERE IS A SOUTH WEST FACING REAR GARDEN WITH A LARGE PAVED PATIO AREA • AN IMMACULATE HOME JUST A SHORT WALK TO CHIGWELL STATION AND AMENITIES

• AMAZING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL IN THE HEART OF CHIGWELL • HUGE REAR GARDEN MEASURING 230’ X 46’ IN SIZE • EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION • THE PROPERTY IS JUST A SHORT WALK TO CHIGWELL’S CENTRAL LINE STATION

HOE LANE, LAMBOURNE ROAD £1,299,995

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE GRANGE CRESCENT, CHIGWELL - £1,299,995

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE

• AN AMAZING FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOME IN A SEMI-RURAL SETTING • A GATED PROPERTY ON A SIZEABLE PLOT AND STUNNING GROUNDS • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND FULL OF CHARACTER • OUTBUILDINGS WITH EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP STPP

• THIS AMAZING PROPERTY IS CHAIN-FREE AND BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED THROUGHOUT • HUGE OPEN PLAN BESPOKE KITCHEN / DINING AND FAMILY ROOM • GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM & AN AROMATIC SECOND KITCHEN / UTILITY ROOM • A BEAUTIFUL LARGE REAR GARDEN WITH SUMMER HOUSE AND EXCELLENT STORAGE

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

STONY PATH, LOUGHTON £1,295,000

MILLWELL CRESCENT, CHIGWELL £1,125,000

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• AN AMAZING GATED FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME IN A PEACEFUL SETTING • THE PROPERTY IS CLOSE TO SHOPS, SCHOOLS AND LOCAL AMENITIES • INCLUDES A TV / CINEMA ROOM, READING ROOM AND BESPOKE FITTED STUDY • THE REAR GARDEN IS LANDSCAPED AND DESIGNED FOR ENTERTAINING

• A SPACIOUS AND CHAIN FREE DETACHED HOME IN A SOUGHT AFTER ROAD • CLOSE TO THE CENTRAL LINE STATION, FINE SCHOOLS AND LOCAL AMENITIES • THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS AN EN-SUITE BATHROOM AND FITTED WARDROBES • SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN WITH A PATIO, LAWN AND ACCESS TO THE FRONT

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE SUTHERLAND HOUSE, REPTON PARK - £850,000

BESPOKE VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE PARK VIEW, CHIGWELL - OFFERS IN REGION OF £775,000

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• A STUNNING CHAIN FREE AND SPACIOUS SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT • OVER 1600 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE & TASTEFULLY DECORATED THROUGHOUT • WITH EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP INTO THE LOFT SPACE • TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES AND VISITORS PARKING

• SET IN A GATED DEVELOPMENT CLOSE TO THE CENTRAL LINE STATION • SPACIOUS LOUNGE MEASURING WITH BI-FOLDING DOORS TO THE GARDEN • A DOUBLE CAR PORT & PARKING FOR TWO CARS IN FRONT OF THE PROPERTY • CLOSE TO SOUGHT AFTER SCHOOLS AND LOCAL AMENITIES

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, REPTON PARK £749,995

ELDERBERRY CLOSE, THE AVENUE, ILFORD GUIDE PRICE £700,000 TO £725,000

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

FOUR BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE

• SPACIOUS LOUNGE AND DINING AREA WITH HIGH CEILINGS & SASH WINDOWS • FITTED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE WORK SURFACES AND INTEGRATED APPLIANCES • THERE ARE TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES AND VISITORS PARKING • LONG LEASE AND COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE

• A STUNNING AND SPACIOUSLY EXTENDED FOUR BEDROOM HOME • HUGE LOUNGE / DINING ROOM MEASURING 20’ 11” X 19’ 8” • STUNNING GARDEN, SLATE PATIO, ARTIFICIAL LAWN AND A SUMMER HOUSE • GATED DEVELOPMENT WITH ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE & VISITORS PARKING

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

ORCHARD WAY, CHIGWELL £699,000

EDEN AVENUE, CHIGWELL £599,995

BECKET CLOSE, WOODFORD GREEN £595,000

THREE BEDROOM HOUSE

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE

• SPACIOUS LOUNGE MEASURING 19’ 8” x 17’ 7” WITH BI-FOLDING DOORS

• A SPACIOUS TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM CHAIN FREE APARTMENT

• SPACIOUS & BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME IN A PEACEFUL LOCATION

• A STUNNING BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN WITH GOOD QUALITY APPLIANCES

• EXCELLENTLY LOCATED AND A SHORT WALK TO THE CENTRAL LINE STATION

• MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM & FITTED WARDROBES

• LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN WITH A PATIO & ARTIFICIAL LAWN

• SET OVER TWO FLOORS WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING AND TRIPLE GLAZING

• ALLOCATED PARKING WITH A CAR PORT AND ON STREET PARKING

• SHORT WALK TO AN EXCELLENT SELECTION OF LOCAL SHOPS & AMENITES

• ON SITE GYMNASIUM, SWIMMING POOL AND A CINEMA ROOM

• A LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN WITH PATIO AND A STORAGE SHED

GENAS CLOSE, BARKINGSIDE £574,995

SPANBROOK, CHIGWELL £549,995

FAIRVIEW DRIVE, CHIGWELL GUIDE PRICE £475,000 TO £500,000

FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE

• A LARGE FITTED KITCHEN WITH GOOD QUALITY INTEGRAL APPLIANCES

• A COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE PROPERTY & SHARE OF FREEHOLD

• A CHAIN FREE SPACIOUS THREE / FOUR BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME

• NEWLY BUILT DINING ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS & BI-FOLD DOORS

• EXCELLENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF CHIGWELL

• WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND CLOSE TO THE CENTRAL LINE

• LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH STUNNING EN SUITE BATHROOM

• MASTER BEDROOM WITH FITTED WARDROBES & EN-SUITE

• LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH A WINDOW TO THE GARDEN ASPECT

• OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO CARS & ON STREET PARKING FOR VISITORS

• LARGE GARAGE AND LIFT TO ALL FLOORS

• SOUTH FACING GARDEN & STUNNING WATERFALL-POND TO THE FRONT

ONSLOW GARDENS, SOUTH WOODFORD GUIDE PRICE £400,000 TO £425,000

PYE CORNER, GILSTON, HARLOW GUIDE PRICE £375,000 TO £400,000

PARADE GARDENS, LONDON GUIDE PRICE £350,000 TO £400,000

TWO BEDROOM MAISONETTE

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ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT

• A CHAIN FREE GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE WITH A PRIVATE GARDEN

• RENOVATED TO A HIGH STANDARD & POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

• A STUNNING SPACIOUS APARTMENT IN A SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

• JUST A SHORT WALK TO SOUTH WOODFORD CENTRAL LINE STATION

• OPEN PLAN LOUNGE WITH A HOWDENS BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN

• EXCELLENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE A406 AND LOCAL AMENITIES

• TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS & SPACIOUS LOUNGE WITH SOLID OAK FLOOR

• MASTER BEDROOM WITH FITTED WARDROBES & LOFT DRESSING ROOM

• THE APARTMENT HAS A LARGE BALCONY OFF THE LOUNGE AREA

• CLOSE TO EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS, LOCAL SHOPS AND AMENITIES

• SHORT WALK TO STATION AND CLOSE TO TRANSPORT LINKS

• ALLOCATED UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING SPACE

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

COVER STORY

A truly spectacular PERIOD PROPERTY A spectacular Grade II listed Georgian property set in beautiful grounds of around ten acres with the most stunning panoramic far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

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heydon Hall is situated in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of the desirable village of Theydon Bois.

The village is less than a mile from Theydon Hall with the Central Line station, a fine range of shops, restaurants, a delightful green and the forest is nearby. Just a short drive away there are sought after schools and the M25 motorway.

Theydon Hall is a substantial Grade II listed Georgian residence of over 10,500 sq ft with amazing features of this period. This

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is a stunning looking property with tall sash windows, high ceilings with decorative covings and ornate wall mouldings.

This amazing property includes five bedrooms, two with en-suites, three bathrooms, a roof terrace, a stunning Clive Christian kitchen, a breakfast room, a beautiful dining room, a lounge, drawing room, study, a huge second lounge, cinema room, games room with a kitchen area and a therapy-massage room. There is also a basement numerous uses including a wine cellar and excellent storage areas.

As you drive through the high iron gates onto the driveway which leads you to this spectacular looking property, there is a feeling of greatness and wellbeing from the vision you encounter, the grounds are truly stunning.

This property has many rooms which allow you to choose the one that suits your mood and when you have family or guests over there is an enviroment to satisfy everyone.

There is a Clive Christian bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious dining room fit for royalty, a tranquil drawing room where one can sit and read or just relax with a drink.

Theydon Hall is situated in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of the desirable village of Theydon Bois

There is a practical fitted study, a large lounge and an even larger lounge/sitting room, all having tall windows with amazing views. The nine seater cinema room has been tastefully finished so you can relax in style whilst watching your favourite movies.

This home has a spacious and very practical games/leisure room with it’s own fitted kitchen, this leads onto a therapy/massage room and there is also a wet room all tastefully finished to an extremely high standard.

Externally there is a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, three garages, a gym, stunning grounds, parking for numerous cars.

THE DETAILS

Please contact John Thoma Bespoke Estate Agency on 020 8340 8833 to discuss and arrange to view this amazing home. enquiries@johnthoma.co.uk www.johnthoma.co.uk OCTOBER 2020 77

Chigwell Grange, Chigwell • • • • •

Exclusive Gated Development 6296 sq ft Detached Residence Six Double Bedrooms Six Bathrooms Entertainment Room

High Road, Chigwell • • • • •

£2,950,000

Broadstrood, Loughton • • • • •

£1,375,000

Penthouse 2,147 sq ft of internal space 1,195 sq ft of balcony space Four bedrooms Walking distance to Chigwell Station & Brook Parade

Six bedrooms Five en-suites Popular Goldings Manor Estate Gated 150ft rear garden

Connaught Avenue, Loughton • • • • •

£2,200,000

£325,000

Share of the freehold One bedroom maisonette Allocated parking Walk distance to the station, shops and forestry Well presented throughout

Charteris Road, Woodford Green • • • • •

Next To Station Move In Immediately Ideal Location Modern Interior Studio Apartment

Wellfields, Loughton • • • • •

£975pcm

Available November Four Bedroom Unfurnished Large Driveway Double Garage

Broadstrood, Loughton • • • • •

£2,350pcm

Six Bedrooms Five En-Suites Popular Goldings Manor Estate Gated 150ft Rear Garden

Bury Road, London • • • • •

£6,750pcm

Available October Five Bedrooms Three Bathrooms Unfurnished Gated

£6,500pcm

PROPERTY LIFE

New development enriches historical market town Combining the best of modern building techniques and design while respecting the historical context of the setting, has resulted in a desirable brand new development of family homes being built in Essex.

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ith the architectural and design plans firmly in place, construction has now started on a new site in Coggeshall in Essex that will provide a new community of 48 three-, four- and five-bedroom houses. Ideal for family living, the new development built by multi-award winning local housebuilder Higgins Homes is based in Coggeshall, which prides itself on being one of the oldest towns in Essex, with a distinctly village feel. The new development will combine the modern style and smart technology that is typically associated with a Higgins Homes development together with sensitive architecture that is in keeping with its historical surroundings.

“The joy of the homes at Coggeshall West is living in a semi-rural setting surrounded by listed buildings together with the convenience of being within easy access to major

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cities,” says Jeremy Marcus, Sales & Marketing Director at Higgins Homes. “We have worked with our architects and designers to ensure that the development seamlessly blends into the surroundings to allow home owners the very best of village life with all the modern conveniences that a new build home can offer.”

In fact, during the consultation process, Higgins Homes worked with local planners to develop the area even further with a key design principle to promote the sustainability

credentials of the scheme and develop the pedestrian access and connections into the surrounding areas. This includes full public accessibility to the River Blackwater for the whole community for the first time ever.

“As well as building the property development, it is important that we consider how we can improve what is already in the local area in terms of sustainability and public open space,” adds Jeremy Marcus. “The locals are rightly proud of this area and it was crucial that we respected and added to the site so it can be enjoyed for years to come.”

Forming part of the scheme is an innovate landscape provision that will be very welcomed by families. The Toddlers Village and Adventure Trail will feature an exciting play provision for children with balance beams, zig zag stilts, tepee tents, play boats and adventure frames to provide a focal point and meeting space for residents. To encourage wildlife to flourish, there will also be bird, bat and bumble bee boxes that can be enjoyed by the whole community.

It’s not just children who are set to have all the fun, Higgins Homes has also created walks and bicycle trails throughout to make the most of outdoor exercise and leisure pursuits.

“Coggeshall West is for a range of buyers from those just stepping onto the ladder to those looking to retire,” adds Jeremy Marcus. “The rural setting with excellent commuter links will appeal to many people who want to enjoy living in an established community but have all the benefits that comes with buying a modern new home, which includes stylish interior design

with the use of smart technology.”

This historic village boasts modern transport links with the journey time from nearby Kelvedon Station to Chelmsford in 17 minutes and London in only 53 minutes. By road, the A120 offers swift access to Colchester and Braintree, the A12 provides a direct link right to the centre of London and out to the coast of East Anglia. The M11 offers you a quick route to the M25 and the national motorway network.

When completed, Coggeshall West will comprise 29 three- four and five-bedroom houses for private sale, 19 affordable units and a mix of shared ownership and social rent. It is due to be launched in October 2020 and estimated occupations from July 2021.

The joy of the homes at Coggeshall West is living in a semirural setting surrounded by listed buildings together with the convenience of being within easy access to major cities

THE DETAILS Higgins Homes More information can be found on the website at: www.higginshomes.co.uk/ developments/coggeshall-west.

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LOUGHTON

LOUGHTON

2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN CENTRAL LOUGHTON

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS# FURNITURE PACK INCLUDED £1,000 LEGAL FEES CONTRIBUTION STAMP DUTY PAID†

2 bed, 1 bath apartment was £550,000

NOW £520,000

2 bed, 2 bath apartments were from £595,000

NOW FROM £550,000

70% SOLD LIMITED AVAILABILITY • 3 minutes walk to Epping Forest and 5 minutes to Loughton station. 30 minutes by Central Line to London Liverpool Street* • Allocated parking • Help to Buy available with a 5% deposit from as little as £26,000 • Now ready for occupation • Show apartment viewing by appointment only PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

0208 003 1504

www.quercus-loughton.co.uk #Please ask for details. †Stamp duty paid if first home or sole property ownership.

Prices correct at time of going to press, terms & conditions apply. *Source: tfl.gov.uk. Actual show home photography.

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