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Claridge’s - the legendary Mayfair hotel - often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023. Claridge’s Archivist Kate Hudson has searched through the hotel’s distinguished historical archives to unveil some of its most memorable royal moments and treasures.

The greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than a century old, but RHS Chelsea still delivers new ideas in horticulture. It is the pinnacle of garden design. RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!

Hampton Court Palace Festival are delighted to be partnering this year with British Fine Foods to bring you the tastiest picnic offering yet. Make the most of your time in the glorious grounds of the Palace by arriving early and starting your summer evening with a delicious ‘Best of British’ Picnic or Hamper, proudly bought to you by British Fine Foods.

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London in May. Taking place across the whole of Clerkenwell, a neighbourhood renowned for its high concentration of architects and designers, the annual festival is set to offer its biggest programme yet – featuring more than 600 events and, for the first time, merging with its sister show, Design London.

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6 APRIL 2023 OUT & ABOUT KIRKBY DESIGN CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 23 – 25 MAY 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London in May.

Taking place across the whole of Clerkenwell, a neighbourhood renowned for its high concentration of architects and designers, the annual festival is set to offer its biggest programme yet –featuring more than 600 events and, for the first time, merging with its sister show, Design London.

CDW 2023 sees a total of 12 exhibition venues across Clerkenwell including: Design Fields, Contract, Light, Project, Elements, British Collection, Detail, Platform, Ceramics of Italy, Old Sessions House (the festival hub), and two new additions – Catapult and The Garden.

While these unique venues will present over 300 design brands and emerging talent covering furniture, kitchens and bathrooms, materials and surfaces, textiles, decorative accessories, and lighting, an extensive network of more than 130 local showroom partners will host product launches, workshops and talks over the three days of

the festival.

Headlining this year’s CDW Presents programme is a specially commissioned installation by British artist, Steve Messam – who exhibits internationally and is well known for his large-scale, inflatable artwork reimagining our everyday surroundings.

At the festival, the County Durham-based artist will bring his distinctive public art – sponsored by 3D design software company, SketchUp – to St John’s Gate of the Order of St John. This sitespecific piece, titled Gateway and measuring 6m (height) by 15.5m (length), will feature 27 giant spikes hand-sewn in a striking blue textile. It forms part of Messam’s ongoing art series taking over historic architectural sites – and inviting the public to examine their environment in a new light through its deliberately ambiguous shape and size.

In addition to Gateway, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Messam’s artistic treatment of the iconic telephone boxes – sponsored by Budvar. K6, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott for the coronation of George V in 1935, is one of the most recognised telephone boxes; while K2 – also designed by Scott in 1924 – was the first national telephone box, many of which were initially installed in Clerkenwell. Spread over three locations, the former is located on Cowcross Street, and the latter can be found on Clerkenwell Road as well as outside St James’s Church.

THE DETAILS

For the full programme and to register for FREE festival passes visit clerkenwelldesignweek.com

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ARTEFACT 2023

The Contemporary Craft Fair. 9 – 13 May 2023

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the world’s premier destination for design and decoration and in May 2023, during London Craft Week, it will proudly be the home of Artefact, the Contemporary Craft Fair.

Now in its third year, Artefact will bring the joy of the handcrafted and highly collectible to an international audience of designers, architects, collectors and craftcurious enthusiasts. Celebrating and championing the highest levels of creativity, it will be an opportunity to meet leading gallerists from the vibrant craft arena and view outstanding work from established and emerging makers and artists. World-leading galleries such as Cavaliero Finn, Jaggedart, Katie Jones Gallery, Madeinbritaly and Vessel Gallery will showcase their latest offerings.

With interior design placing ever greater value on craft, Artefact is a must-visit for international design professionals sourcing unique objects for prestigious residential and commercial projects, as well as curators and collectors seeking highly individual pieces for museums, public institutions and private collections.

At a time when contemporary craft has never been more sought after, Artefact will be the place to connect with remarkable design talent and experience the energy and excitement that their work generates. The diversity and techniques on display will attest to the relevance of collectible craft today and give an international platform to showcase imagination and skill.

Throughout the week, there will be an accompanying programme of gallery tours and talks with renowned names.

If you would like to know more, and find out how you can show at Artefact, along with world-leading galleries such as Cavaliero Finn, Jaggedart, Katie Jones Gallery, Madeinbritaly and Vessel Gallery, please take a look at their exhibitors’ guide online.

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Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the world’s premier destination for design and decoration excellence. Home to 120 showrooms and over 600 of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, it is the largest of its kind in Europe. More than a resource, it is a thriving platform, both creatively and commercially, for an exceptionally dynamic industry. Nowhere else will you find such a high concentration of design’s biggest names shaping luxury interiors today – all at one address.

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SOLUS DECOR: Fire And Water

At Solus we design, manufacture, certify and produce all our products in house in our founding location in Vancouver, Canada. Our fire and water features are made from high performance concrete that is the perfect material for all climates, extreme heat in beach locations or snow and ice in the mountains. You can find a Solus fire bowl at the Hotel Le Toiny in St Barths, Caldera House in Jackson Hole Mountain resort, United States, Lakeside Hotel and Spa at Lake Windemere in the UK and in the Champagne region of France at the Royal Champagne Hotel and Resort. Whatever your location our products create the finishing touch to any outdoor living space in both commercial and residential settings.

We have had the great fortune to work with many fantastic designers both in the UK and around the world, with our offices in the UK, Canada, and Spain. We work hand in hand with both designers and homeowners during the planning and buying process to ensure they get the right product for both location and lifestyle. Solus fire pits have the option to work with mains gas, LPG and Biofuel making them truly flexible for any outdoor space.

Many of our new products are also based on feedback from existing clients such as the Pacific Rim; our first combined fire and water feature. This idea stemmed from those lacking in space but wanting the option of both fire and water in their outdoor space and thus the Pacific Rim was born. The same is true of our new Tavolo fire table. Many of our clients were looking for something that provided a table and fire at the same time in an outdoor seating area; the Tavolo does exactly that with the fire offset allowing you

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feature to an existing garden design. There is no complex pipework required you can simply plug and play. The water dome was featured in the wellness garden designed by Nicky Hollier of Border in a Box at Chelsea Flower Show in 2022. Solus have established a good history with the RHS Flower Shows having exhibited at the show since 2016 and our products been featured in award winning show gardens including Rosemary Coldstream at Hampton Court and Leon Davis at RHS Tatton. We are thrilled to be exhibiting again this year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show where we will be showing a complete outdoor living experience.

The ethos of Solus is to provide sustainable, durable well designed products that are built to last so they can be enjoyed for many years with family and friends.

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to enjoy drinks and appetisers while enjoying the fire, it’s also a very popular morning coffee spot at our showroom!

Solus water features are very popular with garden designers, particularly the water dome and much of this due to the plug and play style of the dome. The water dome is a self-circulating water feature making it a more sustainable option while also giving added flexibility for those wishing to add a water

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“The water dome is a self-circulating water feature making it a more sustainable option while also giving added flexibility for those wishing to add a water feature to an existing garden design”
Hampton Court Palace Festival WELCOMES NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023 6 - 17 June 2023 12 APRIL 2023 OUT & ABOUT

Hampton Court Palace Festival are delighted to be partnering this year with British Fine Foods to bring you the tastiest picnic offering yet. Make the most of your time in the glorious grounds of the Palace by arriving early and starting your summer evening with a delicious ‘Best of British’ Picnic or Hamper, proudly bought to you by British Fine Foods.

To ensure you enjoy the very best quality, they have created a range of 4-course gourmet menus to choose from within The Courtiers Picnic or the Kings Hamper. The ‘Best of British’ Picnics and Hampers start from £99.00, and each selection serves two people and is paired with fine wines or a chilled bottle of Champagne.

A ‘Best of British’ can be purchased at the time of booking your concert tickets, or added to your existing order if you have already purchased your concert admission. Your picnic will be available for collection from the East Front Gardens where you can enjoy your scrumptious spread in the regal surroundings before taking your seat in Base Court for the evening’s performance. So, relax and soak up the pre-concert atmosphere while indulging in seasonal mouth-watering food from leading artisan producers across the British Isles, winners of Great Taste Awards, World Cheese Awards, and holders of A Royal Warrant.

British Fine Foods was established in 2007 by husband and wife, Andrew & Pam Harper, to celebrate the best of British artisan produce, and to provide Luxury Food Hampers of the highest quality and provenance. From Dorset Potted Crab, accompanied by Scottish Isles Oaties, to Champion Sausage Rolls from the West Country, and Award Winning Winterdale, the UK’s 1st carbon neutrally produced cheese, BFF create delicious and sustainable Picnics.

The year’s Hampton Court Palace Festival will welcome Tom Jones, Grace Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang and Bjorn Again. Tickets are available now at hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

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“Relax and soak up the pre-concert atmosphere while indulging in seasonal mouth-watering food from leading artisan producers”

CLARIDGE’S SET TO MARK THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING

Claridge’s - the legendary Mayfair hotel - often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023.

Claridge’s Archivist Kate Hudson has searched through the hotel’s distinguished historical archives to unveil some of its most memorable royal moments and treasures. Showcased for all to see in Claridge’s Coronation Archive Windows, this display will have a particular focus on royal coronations throughout the 200 year life of the hotel. Mementos include pages from Queen Victoria’s diary, celebratory fans created by the hotel in 1911 for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, and Claridge’s menus and cocktail cards created for the coronations of King George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The showcase will also include treasures that have been collected over the years from a charming figural biscuit tin in the form of the royal state coronation coach.

Claridge’s Coronation Archive Windows will be open to view in the hotel’s lobby throughout May 2023, when the Mayfair hotel will also be proudly flying Union Jack flags across its entrance bringing

a sense of pomp and ceremony to Brook Street.

THE DETAILS

For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HR

Meanwhile, the hotel’s signature Claridge’s Crest Cake, will have an extra regal touch. The crown in the hotel’s emblem acts as a symbol of status and Claridge’s royal appointment, and so – for the week of the Coronation – will be flourished with gold leaf. Claridge’s newest bar - The Painter’s Room - will create a special drinks menu, nodding to the fact that King Charles himself is a celebrated painter. The cocktail list will reflect the King’s love of his garden at Highgrove and all things floral, botanical and sustainable.

Claridge’s has long been seen as ‘the royal hostelry’ from as far back as the nineteenth century and has a wealth of royal stories and anecdotes. For one Coronation, extra emergency flagpoles had to be added to the brickwork of the hotel in order to fly the flags for the many different royals and royal dignitaries staying at Claridge’s. Another legendary royal tale was that a few days before a notable royal occasion, when a harassed diplomat telephoned the hotel and asked to speak to the King, the response was “Certainly sir, but which one?”.

14 APRIL 2023

THIS IS GOLF. OPENED UP.

Global superstar Ellie Goulding is set to thrill fans as the headline music act in a concert performance during the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath this August.

For the very first time, live music will feature as part of a new, enhanced fan experience that looks to attract new and diverse audiences to the championship to enjoy women’s golf at the very highest level. BRIT Award winner Ellie Goulding will entertain fans on Saturday 12 August following the close of play.

Along with the live music performance from Ellie Goulding, fans can look forward to the new festival fan village that will feature:

• Festival village stage featuring panel discussions with leading names from sport, business and entertainment.

• Golf It! Zone which will feature fun golf activities to introduce fans to the sport

• Interactive golf experiences including VR and e-sports

• Big screens to watch golf and other leading women’s sport including the FIFA Women’s World Cup

• A new food and beverage offering which will feature a collective of exciting, passionate and diverse street food traders.

The AIG Women’s Open heads to Walton Heath from 9-13 August 2023 for the very first time, where the world’s best players will take on the famed Surrey course. Current world number one Lydia Ko of

New Zealand, world number two Nelly Korda and fellow American Lexi Thompson, have already qualified for the Championship.

Tickets are now on sale via AIGWomensOpen.com. Adult tickets are available from £20, with Saturday tickets including full day of golf action and entry to Ellie Goulding concert priced at £55.

A number of offers are also available, including a £10 discount when booking a weekend bundle and a saving of £40 when booking the new five-day ticket offering.

Mastercard holders are also eligible to receive £5 off their transaction when booking with a valid Mastercard on checkout.

THE DETAILS

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Tall Stories presents THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS

A stellar new show based on the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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Soar into space with this joyful tale of star-crossed aliens

‘The Smeds and The Smoos’ tells the story of two rival groups of aliens living on a far-off planet: the Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue). The two groups mistrust each other, and the children are told to never play with one another. So, when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?

Music, laughs, puppetry and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘The Snail and the Whale’ live on stage.

Expect joy, jam and jumping!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler on Tall Stories’ production: Julia Donaldson said: “I loved the show – the brilliantly alien set and lighting, the energetic acting and the wonderful puppets. My favourite was the Lurgle!”

Axel Scheffler said: “It was lovely to find out a lot more about the life of the Smeds and the Smoos and all the other life forms on their far away planets in this delightful play by the Tall Stories team. Space travel for the whole family – at its best!”

THE DETAILS

Saturday 29 April 1.30pm & 4.00pm

Sunday 30 April 11.00am & 2.00pm

Tickets: £16 / £14 u16s Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, London SE3 9RQ 020 8463 0100 Blackheathhalls.com

– The Scotsman

“Perfect family viewing.”

– Beyond the Curtain

“One of the most entertaining Julia Donaldson adaptations – a magical journey to a colourful and imaginative array of weird and wonderful planets”

– whatsworthseeing.com

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“Magnificent...a tour-deforce family show.”
“Enchanting and incredibly engaging... a beautiful adaptation.”
“Catchy songs, good gags and interactive action.”

GINZA ST JAMES’S

Ginza St James’s boasts authentic Japanese dining that incorporates contemporary presentation with flair and professionalism, led by General Manager Richard Jayakody. The elegant restaurant features the main 70-seat dining room, as well as three distinctive counters for theatrical interactive dining – Sushi Omakase, Teppanyaki and Robata, each with eight seats. Private dining is also taken very seriously at Ginza St James’s, with three distinct rooms with capacity up to 12.

Ginza’s main menus mix traditional and modern from Head Chef Pavel Kanja – but the core Japanese ingredients are key to each dish and include the finest quality – from Wagyu Beef and Kobe Gyu, to Lobster, Red Shrimps and Caviar.

Typical dishes on the à la carte menu feature Kagoshima Wagyu Tartare, Hamachi Carpaccio, Lobster Tempura, Coconut Silken Tofu, Seafood Sukiyaki, Black Cod Saikyo Yaki, and Nigiri and Sashimi Platters

THE DETAILS

Ginza St James’s – 15 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AL Reservations – 020-7839 1101

Opening Hours – Daily Lunch from Noon (until 3pm Monday-Friday, 4pm at weekends) and Dinner 5pm-10pm

Each month a new, short very traditional and specialist ‘Gatsu’ set lunch menu is showcased –£40pp for three courses, ideal for a quick meal but with no compromise on dishes and ingredients (a glass of cold or warm Sake can be added for £10). Great value is also offered with the set Lunch Kyoyu Sharing Menu for two people (£74), including a glass of sake and a range of classic dishes always on offer, including starters to share (Yellowtail Carpaccio, Ginza Chicken Karage Rolls, and Seaweed Salad), and individual main dishes (BBQ Salmon Teriyaki or Baby Chicken grilled on the Teppanyaki with Yuzu Pepper Sauce),

Several Tasting Menus allow a luxurious sampling showcase - the Utage seven-course menu (£150pp ) includes a Sashimi Selection, Hamachi Tartare, Lobster

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Tempura, King Prawns, Dry-aged Scottish Rib, Fried Rice and Miso Soup, and Coconut Silken Tofu.

More than 70 Sakes are offered, including many rare options, and Sparkling Sake is a hugely popular as a Champagne alternative. The wine list has strength in Burgundy and Bordeaux, but has been devised with the Japanese menu influences in mind, and the sommelier Angela Lorea can offer inspired assistance.

The new ground-floor Bar has a cocktail list devised by legendary mixologist Tony Vega, whose inventive style incorporates many Japanese flavours with delicious results. Tokyo Mary is a bes-seller (with Haku vodka, tomato and ponzu).

A Japanese Afternoon Tea is a charming ceremony each Saturday and Sunday from Noon4pm (£45pp), with a tea trolley of Japanese teas, a selection of savoury and sweet delicacies such as Maki Rolls, Black Cod Croquettes,Teriyaki Beef to Lychee Sorbet and Mango and Green Tea Mochi.

20 APRIL 2023 OUT & ABOUT

ASPECTS OF LOVE

LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, FROM 12 MAY ‘NOTHING IN THE WORLD WILL EVER BE THE SAME’

34 years after having starred in the original West End production, Michael Ball returns to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love for a strictly limited season, this time playing the role of George.

Joining Michael Ball will be Olivier nominated Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Sunset Boulevard), Jamie Bogyo (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and Danielle de Niese (Man of La Mancha and It’s a Wonderful Life English National Opera).

In ravaged post war France, beautiful actress Rose Vibert finds herself homeless and penniless after her hoped-for career break play closes early. Invited to a country villa by a love struck young American, Alex Dillingham, she impulsively accepts. When unexpectedly interrupted by Alex’s distinguished uncle George, everything changes. So begins a tumultuous 20-year love story, entwining the three of them and George’s mistress, the feisty artist Giulietta. Everything changes once again when Rose’s daughter Jenny turns 18.

From the cobbled streets of Paris, through the French countryside to the splendours of Venice, Aspects of Love

is a sweeping romantic story of passion, love, betrayal and heartbreak across three generations, where they discover how love - in its many forms - truly does change everything.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, based on the novel by David Garnett, Aspects of Love is directed by Jonathan Kent. Visit aspectsoflove.com for more information.

Aspects of Love ticket and Brasserie Zédel meal package

You can enjoy a 2-course meal at Brasserie Zédel and be transported to the heart of Paris with a Band A ticket to see Aspects of Love, just around the corner at the Lyric Theatre, for the package price of £75 (Monday) or £85 (Tuesday to Thursday) from 12 May until 20 July 2023.

Book online at nimaxtheatres.com and enter promo code AspectsZedel in the top left corner of the booking page or call 0330 333 4812.

Please note, Michael Ball will not perform on Monday performances from 29 May onwards.

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SALON PRIVÉ LONDON IS BACK

Salon Privé London returns for its second year at Royal Hospital Chelsea on 20-22 April –and

with it, the boys are back in town!

Directors David and Andrew Bagley are thrilled to be once again hosting the capital’s definitive luxury motoring event, with the world’s greatest automotive brands starring alongside the best in luxury and fine dining.

One of the few events given the green light to be held at the exclusive Royal Hospital Chelsea, Salon Privé London is the metropolitan sister show to the famous Salon Privé Blenheim classic car concours.

Located in the heart of Chelsea, just minutes from Sloane Square Underground, headline brands include Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, Aston Martin, Alpine, Abarth, McLaren and Wiesmann, along with pure electric premium brands Genesis

and Polestar.

More star cars will appear in the central Concours de Vente, a unique gathering featuring 75 of the world’s finest collector’s cars – and every one of them will be for sale.

‘Andrew and I were bowled over by the success of the inaugural event last year,’ explained David Bagley. ‘This year’s event is already set to surpass it.’

Indeed, it is the universal appeal to fans of all things luxury, not just petrolheads, that makes Salon Privé London so unique. ‘Everything, naturally, will come with that famous and exclusive Salon Privé luxury touch,’ added David, ‘which you simply can’t find anywhere else. It’s a truly wonderful experience.’

This will include first-glass food and hospitality. Highlights include a three-course luncheon in the event’s exclusive VIP hospitality pavilion, The Sloane, plus Pommery Champagne, cocktails from the London Essence Co and fine wines from Chateau La Gordonne. More casual dining comes from a selection of vintage food trucks curated by KERB.

Friday’s Boodles Ladies’ Day is the first one of the season; the most head-turning headpiece of the day will win the Boodles Best Hat Competition.

On both Thursday and Friday, the event runs into the evening, with DJs keeping the party going until 8pm. Meanwhile on Saturday, it’s fun for all the family at Salon Privé London, where car enthusiasts and their families get the chance to view never-beforeseen cars and meet the people behind them.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit salonprivelondon.com

24 APRIL 2023 OUT & ABOUT

SEVENTY YEARS OF EXPLORING THE WORLD

When the two friends and exservicemen, Mr. Hayes and Mr. Jarvis, founded their bespoke travel company in 1952, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II had just taken the throne and “Singin’ in the Rain” had just celebrated its premiere in New York…

70 years later, Hayes & Jarvis is synonymous with tailor-made, luxury travel. The company’s travel experts offer individual, one-of-a-kind itineraries to more than 70 destinations worldwide with a portfolio of memory-making holidays, tours and safaris to Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North and South America, and even the polar regions. For a flexible, hassle-free experience, every

Hayes & Jarvis guest is assigned their own personal trip-coordinator, ensuring round-the-clock support for the duration of their trip.

Hayes & Jarvis have made it their mission to protect and support the local environments, the people, societies and the cultures of the places their guests travel to. The aim: To enable people to explore and enjoy our planet without harming it. As a part of that commitment, Hayes & Jarvis offsets the CO² emissions for each and every trip made by its guests and staff.

To find out more about Hayes & Jarvis, or to start planning your own tailor-made trip of a lifetime, click on hayesandjarvis.co.uk, call the Hayes & Jarvis travel experts on 020-8106-2403 or send them an email to hello@hayesandjarvis.co.uk. Quote “House Magazines” on booking to enjoy a surprise upgrade! Let the adventure begin… hayesandjarvis.co.uk

26 APRIL 2023 TRAVEL

Royal Ascot

20-24 June 2023

From 20th – 24th June, thrill seekers and racegoers will come together to escape the ordinary and indulge in a week of celebration at Royal Ascot. Steeped in history, the illustrious event sets the stage for worldclass horse racing in all its joy, igniting passions and inspiring new generations to leave their everyday at the door.

Watch on as world-class thoroughbreds thunder towards glory in the tranquil surroundings of the English countryside. With 7 flat races a day taking place on this famous course, Royal Ascot is where the finest horses, most esteemed trainers and champion jockeys come to compete for their place in history.

Whether you’re savouring a picnic in the Windsor Enclosure, cheering from across the track in the Village Enclosure, singing around

the Bandstand in the Queen Anne Enclosure or donning your very best in the Royal Enclosure, each site at Royal Ascot has its own undeniable charm, guaranteed to exceed expectations. Whichever enclosure you choose, you’ll enjoy the perfect backdrop to your Royal Ascot experience, courtesy of a talented line-up of live music acts.

The fashion on display at Royal Ascot is a spectacle of its own. Guests come to see and be seen – extravagant headpieces, bold patterns and bright colours set the sartorial trends for the Summer.

THE DETAILS

From Michelin-starred restaurants to Fine Dining establishments, the hospitality on-site is a feast for the eye and the palate. On-the-go eateries and pop-up bars provide refreshments throughout the day, and what better way to enjoy a glass of champagne than with a quintessential afternoon tea in the sun?

Tickets from £49 per person. Fine Dining hospitality packages from £299 + VAT. Join the merriment at ascot.com

Unbridle yourself from routine at Royal Ascot. This is where the nation comes to play.

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Wills, Trusts, Probate and Inheritance Disputes 1 Spencer Yard l SE3 0DE l Blackheath www.judge-priestley.co.uk 020 8290 0333 info@judge-priestley.co.uk Our services include: Commercial Property and Services for Businesses Residential Property Family, Employment and Dispute Resolution Now serving clients in BLACKHEATH, GREENWICH & CANARY WHARF 1 Spencer Yard l Blackheath l SE3 0DE www.judge-priestley.co.uk 020 8290 0333 info@judge-priestley.co.uk Resolve your family law matters with J&P 10% off legal fees when you instruct our family team on a new matter Limited Offer * *Offer applicable to new matters opened by the Family Team, before 31st December 2021, for clients residing or working in SE3, SE10, SE13 and E14 postcodes. Final discounted sum to be agreed at the time of instruction. Quote “J&P in Blackheath offer” to get your discount. 1 Spencer Yard l Blackheath l SE3 0DE www.judge-priestley.co.uk 020 8290 0333 info@judge-priestley.co.uk Resolve your family law matters with J&P 10% off legal fees when you instruct our family team on a new matter Limited Offer * *Offer applicable to new matters opened by the Family Team, before 31st December 2021, for clients residing or working in SE3, SE10, SE13 and E14 postcodes. Final discounted sum to be agreed at the time of instruction. Quote “J&P in Blackheath offer” to get your discount. 1 Spencer Yard l Blackheath l SE3 0DE www.judge-priestley.co.uk 020 8290 0333 info@judge-priestley.co.uk Resolve your family law matters with J&P 10% off legal fees when you instruct our family team on a new matter Limited Offer * *Offer applicable to new matters opened by the Family Team, before 31st December 2021, for clients residing or working in SE3, SE10, SE13 and E14 postcodes. Final discounted sum to be agreed at the time of instruction. Quote “J&P in Blackheath offer” to get your discount. 1 Spencer Yard l Blackheath l SE3 0DE www.judge-priestley.co.uk 020 8290 0333 info@judge-priestley.co.uk Resolve your family law matters with J&P 10% off legal fees when you instruct our family team on a new matter Limited Offer * *Offer applicable to new matters opened by the Family Team, before 31st December 2021, for clients residing or working in SE3, SE10, SE13 and E14 postcodes. Final discounted sum to be agreed at the time of instruction. Quote “J&P in Blackheath offer” to get your discount. Resolve your family law matters with J&P J&P’s Family Law team are experts in: • Divorce & separation • Children & contact • Financial settlements • Co-habitation issues • Pre / post nuptial agreements • Injunctions and Court Orders Now serving clients in BLACKHEATH, GREENWICH & CANARY WHARF 9 Tranquil Vale | Blackheath | SE3 0BU

Fostering Curiosity

AYear 6 curriculum focused on delivering skills that are important for future success, with no formal SAT testing, fosters curiosity for the important journey into Key Stage 3 and beyond, says the Head of King’s Magna Middle School at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), Joseph Birchall.

“At QE, our mission is for all members of our community to aspire to the Hill Standard ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. As Head of King’s Magna, the middle school of QE’s unique fourschool model, we harness this individuality through an innovative curriculum. This is a curriculum which supports the transition between the Collegiate’s primary education at Chapter House, our Preparatory school, and the demands of GCSEs and beyond in our two senior schools.”

“In a difference from the traditional school model where children stay in primary education until the end of Year 6, here at QE students join King’s Magna in Year 6, and stay with us until Year 9. We find many students are ready for a new challenge at the end of Year 5, so we made it our focus to develop a unique curriculum for this transitional year, with content designed in partnership between secondary school subject specialists and highly experienced primary age teachers.”

“Importantly, we have made a crucial decision not to assess our Year 6 students using SATS testing. Students are instead assessed formally at three points during the year using standardised and moderated “common

evaluation tasks” - these are used to track progress and identify what each student can do and what they could do to improve further. This decision allows us to focus on delivering those skills that the students need to be successful in Key Stage 3 and beyond.”

“Our all-encompassing, holistic approach to developing the whole student, which is at the heart of everything we do here at QE, creates a supportive, vibrant and caring school environment throughout King’s Magna. We are committed to equipping our students with the skills and knowledge they need to move seamlessly to our College or Faculty at the end of Year 9, growing and maturing into their teenage years with confidence.”

THE DETAILS

To find out more about QE’s innovative curriculum visit qe.org for more information, where you can book on their next Whole School Open Day happening on 13 May 2023, or you You can meet the team from Queen Ethelburga’s at Independent Schools Show London on Tuesday, 23 May 2023

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Queen CollegiateEthelburga’s Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Welcoming day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from Year 3 Come and meet us at Independent Schools Show 11+ / 13+ ANSWERS Tuesday, 23 May 2023 “You cannot help but be impressed by the sheer ambition of QE. Facilities are spectacular, staff committed and clearly able, students delightful.” The Good Schools Guide www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS

RICHER EDUCATION

About Richer Education

Richer Education is an educational enrichment company founded in 2014. Richer Education aims to inspire children in real-life challenges and encourages children to put theory into practice, in a fun and engaging manner, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects.

Richer Education is a leading company in STEAM education. They have solid expertise in education. Therefore, they have the knowledge, understanding and experience to ensure children enjoy, learn and are inspired during their weekend classes and holiday camps.

What is STEAM Education?

STEAM is the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics acronym. Richer Education advocates the integration of STEAM subjects and the development of skills such as problemsolving, teamwork and resilience. Richer Education goes beyond the traditional school approach and constantly encourages children to discover and understand the links between subjects and their application in the real world.

Richer Education aims to deliver a comprehensive approach to STEAM education by going beyond the school curriculum, providing activities that children would not usually experience at schools while at the same

time instilling in children new skills for life.

Richer Education promotes the enjoyment of learning to expand children’s worldviews and enhance children’s knowledge.

About Richer Education’s tutors

THE DETAILS

Richer Education’s tutors and mentors are specialists in the subjects they teach. They employ a range of tutors and mentors from primary and secondary school teachers, PhD and EdD students, academic doctors and post-doctoral researchers. Richer Education’s tutors and mentors are trained to communicate and explain concepts in a child-friendly manner according to children’s age and knowledge level. Their teaching staff are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for children of all ages.

Visit richereducation.co.uk for full details of their classes and upcoming holiday camps. Alternatively, please contact their team on + 4420 7871 0481 or WhatsApp: +44 7535 225 432.

Richer Education’s classes and camps

Richer Education offers a variety of face-to-face and virtual holiday camps and weekend classes throughout the year.

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ALWAYS ON GUARD WESTMINSTER SECURITY

Close protection is a specialist security service often thought to be the reserve of the ‘rich and famous’. However, in the modern world of police cuts and an increase in crime close protection services have become ever more popular with families and business owners.

So, what is close protection and what does it entail? Close protection more widely referred to as bodyguard services, or personal protection is the provision of physical personal security to protect a person or group of people from harm or attack be it targeted or a general local threat.

Essentially, it is hiring bodyguards. Not your stereotypical burly bodyguard romanticised and depicted in TV and film, but a discrete non-imposing, nonthreatening professional close protection operative (CPO) embedded with a family or company that does not draw unwanted or unwarranted attention by undesirables. They are typically from a military or police background using their vast

training and experience to keep clients safe from danger.

Despite how bodyguards are perceived, close protection operatives do not spend each day toe-to-toe fighting off enemies. Research and planning are key, identifying threats and risks, and avoiding any physical altercation at all costs. Realworld bodyguards can blend in as family members, work colleagues, or nannies. Female bodyguards are increasingly popular with high-net-worth families with their stealth ability and emotional intelligence.

With close protection being such a vital service for high-profile and high-risk individuals and families it is important to hire bodyguards through a highly credible, experienced, and established security company that is licensed and insured to provide such services. It is worth noting that household staffing agencies cannot legally satisfy these prerequisites.

Westminster Security is a leading close protection company in the UK providing an array of personal security services in London, throughout the home counties, and beyond.

THE DETAILS

Professionals in protection.

For more information visit westminstersecurity.co.uk or call 0207 123 4544

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FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK THE ULTIMATE FAMILY STAYCATION

Experience the ultimate family staycation this summer at Fairmont Windsor Park, a luxurious hotel nestled in the idyllic countryside adjacent to Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens. The sprawling 40-acre estate boasts a variety of sophisticated culinary concepts, a state-of-the-art wellness centre, and a wealth of activities, making it the perfect destination for an action-packed escape or a relaxing weekend with family or friends.

Guests can indulge in endless fun and entertainment with exciting activities such as reptile shows, magicians, and falconry, or opt for a leisurely swim, tennis or padel lesson within the grounds of the hotel. For those looking to explore beyond the hotel grounds, the concierge can arrange private guided tours of neighbouring Windsor Castle, river boat tours along the canal, and trips to nearby LEGOLAND® Windsor.

Home to seven delectable restaurants and bars in its grounds. Fairmont Windsor Park has something to suit all members of the family. From British specialty dining at the exquisite 1215 and Middle Eastern and European fusion concepts at MOREISH, to a quaint afternoon tea in the Orchid Tea Room or a healthy bite to eat at Greens Café.

For a truly relaxing break, guests can unwind at the Fairmont Spa & Wellness centre, spanning 2,500m² across two floors. The spa features 18 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a Himalayan salt room, and a thermal suite encompassing a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and a heated tepidarium bench. The spa offers a unique approach to wellness inspired by nature, combining relaxation with innovation. Guests can also experience the UK’s first spa multiperson Cryotherapy Chamber and Japanese Ashiyu foot ritual bath, known for their multitude of health benefits.

Fairmont Windsor Park’s family-friendly ethos ensures children have all the space they need to roam free and explore the great outdoors, with thrilling and engaging experiences. The hotel’s helpful team is on hand to assist with planning every step of the family’s stay, making it the perfect staycation destination for a memorable summer getaway.

*We recommend that guests carefully review the dates for all planned activities and consider making advance bookings to ensure optimal participation and prevent potential disappointment. fairmont-windsorpark.com

TRAVEL
World-renowned, glamorous and quintessentially British RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW 23 - 27 MAY 2023 OUT & ABOUT 42 APRIL 2023

The greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping. The world’s most prestigious flower show is more than a century old, but RHS Chelsea still delivers new ideas in horticulture. It is the pinnacle of garden design.

RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!

2023 Show Gardens include:

The Savills Garden - designed by Mark Gregory, built by Landform Consultants Ltd. The Savills Garden evokes the experience of stepping into the intimate walled garden of a country hotel. The combination of beautiful ornamental and edible planting provides a tranquil retreat and a source of the very best in flavours and nutrition.cooking for the Chelsea Pensioners in a working

kitchen, set amongst edible planting for a true ‘from plot-to-plate’ experience.

Horatio’s Garden - designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, built by Ryan Alexander Associates. A place of sanctuary and hope, embracing the mission of Horatio’s Garden charity to create and nurture beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injuries centres. Designed to be an immersive, restorative haven, the garden is the antithesis of a clinical hospital environment and strongly influenced by the ways of seeing and experiencing for patients, either from a bed or from a wheelchair. Horatio’s Garden is the first garden on Main Avenue specifically designed to be wheelchair-accessible.

Samaritans’ Listening Gardendesigned by Darren Hawkes, built by Landform Consultants. Inspired by stories of people who found the courage to reach out to Samaritans in their darkest times. Sculptural seats positioned throughout the garden remind us that taking time to talk can change our perspective on the world. A sculpture of a female figure by Andrew Litton, called Listening, sits in a quiet corner, waiting to hear the thoughts of those who pass through. Designer Darren Hawkes is currently training to become a listening volunteer, the garden is a special opportunity to celebrate the charity’s 70 years of supporting people.

The Fauna & Flora Garden - designed by Jilayne Rickards, built by Living Landscapes. The garden maps the journey of an ecotourist on a gorilla trek, tracing a rough track through a succession of lush and changing landscapes. The garden aims to demonstrate the

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THE SAVILLS GARDEN. HORATIO’S GARDEN.
“RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2023 from the best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled!”

critical importance of protecting nature and how this can be best achieved by putting people and collaboration at the heart of conservation efforts.

2023 Sanctuary Gardens include:

The Boodles British Craft Garden - designed by Thomas Hoblyn, built by The Landscape Consultants. The garden celebrates British craft makers by using their skills. Features such as the arbour created by Cox London, which serves as the destination within the garden and the floating pool by water sculptor Bamber Wallis, which mimics raindrops dancing across the surface. Inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites’ stylised depiction of woodlands, the garden is filled with plants selected for their perfected forms.

The RSPCA Garden - designed by Martyn Wilson, built by Landscape Associates. Featuring a contemporary structure akin to a wildlife observation hide, enabling views out into the space. A rill, framed from recycled plastic, flows through the garden, creating movement and sound. It cascades into a pool, providing a spot for quiet contemplation, as well as a source of water for wildlife. The whole space is enclosed by hedging and a canopy of native trees and shrubs, essential for birds and wildlife. the garden hopes to inspire visitors to mark the RSPCA’s 200th birthday by creating outdoor spaces for all creatures to share.

Hamptons Mediterranean Garden -

designed by Filippo Dester, built by Garden Club London. A contemporary outdoor living space redolent with the look, feel and smell of sunny Mediterranean landscapes; a tranquil place where the warm textures of the architecture merge into nature. An outdoor kitchen is the garden’s focus with a shady alfresco dining space to relax, enjoy cooking and entertain friends and family.

The Great Pavilion

An oasis of colour and scents with some of the world’s finest growers and nurseries exhibiting impressive displays and offering expert advice. Nothing compares to being surrounded by the colour and fragrance in the Pavilion - a truly unique experience. A paradise for every gardener!

The Discovery Zone is home to educational exhibits promoting the latest discoveries in horticultural science. Visitors can explore inspiring displays, many of which champion the benefits of gardening and it can combat climate change or improve mental wellbeing.

For more details and to book tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, visit rhs.org.uk/chelsea

THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW EXPERIENCE

Enjoy exclusive boutique shopping - from garden buildings and seating to jewellery, textiles, arts and crafts, there’s something to tempt everyone. All around the showground, you’ll find a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products.

Expect to be wowed with a mouthwatering array of food and drink available including glamorous restaurants including Spring Garden at Chelsea, The Ranelagh Restaurant, The Drawing Room and Champagne & Seafood Restaurant. Plus there are plenty of cafes, food courts and picnic areas perfect for a quick bite to eat, including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

CHELSEA LATE

A great opportunity to enjoy everything that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has to offer with the experience continuing into the night at Ranelagh Gardens, with a magical evening of music, great food, live talks and demonstrations.

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Life on the Water FOCUS ON…

IMAGE: THE BOAT CLUB

BUILT TO EXPLORE

125 years of experience and inventor of the inflatable boat, Zodiac Nautic offer products with exceptional durability and reliability and hulls that are designed for crossing waves. The unique combination of a very low centre of gravity, a deep V hull and a stabilising/shockabsorbing tube, gives the RIBs speed and crossing capabilities in rough seas with unprecedented comfort and safety.

The bestselling MEDLINE range consists of 4 models from 5.8m to 9m, ideal for a day at sea with family or friends, for cruising and swimming but also for towed water sports: skiing, wakeboarding, rubber rings and more! The large convivial spaces around a table and wide benches allow you to enjoy a leisurely lunch or an aperitif while the music plays. It is the ideal range for lounging and cruising.

Barrus is the exclusive distributor of Zodiac and Bombard boats in the UK. A great British company founded in 1917, Barrus is a leading UK distributor for the marine market. Start your adventure with Zodiac! Find your nearest dealer at barrus.co.uk/dealer-locator

ON THE WATER

LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT

THE UK’S MOST LUXURIOUS BOAT SHOW IN THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL

If you’re looking for the very best in luxury yachting, then look no further than London Luxury Afloat.

Following the success of the inaugural show in April 2022, London Luxury Afloat is returning to the heart of the capital at London’s only marina, St. Katharine Docks (18-22 April) where some of the finest luxury sail, motor and superyachts will come together and take centre stage.

Dubbed the UK’s ‘mini-Monaco’, the boutique style show provides a unique environment for those looking to invest in their first luxury yacht or seeking an upgrade, with the chance to spend quality time with a myriad of exhibitors in a single location.

If you’re serious about luxury, then a visit to London Luxury Afloat is a must for your 2023 diary. Here’s just some of what you can expect at this year’s show…

Power and sail showcase

Whether you have a penchant for power or prefer to set sail, London Luxury Afloat brings you the best of both worlds and much more.

Already confirmed for this year’s show are British luxury sailing yachts builder, Oyster Yachts, who will be showcasing the elegant Oyster 565 and winner of the European Yacht of the Year, the Oyster 495. Luxury performance motor yacht brand Sunseeker will be bringing three models to the show, the Manhattan 55, with its exceptional design capabilities, the exhilarating Predator 65 and the stunning 76 Yacht. While Princess Yachts will be showcasing their sleek S62, a powerful design, capable of reaching up to 38 knots. Falcon Tenders will also be showcasing a high-performance superyacht tender perfect for discerning yacht owners. There are even more incredible yachts set to join the line-up, which will be revealed in the coming weeks. Check out all the boats on display at londonluxuryafloat.com/exhibiting-brands

A ticket-only event

Discerning boat buyers will be able to take their time viewing a wide

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“The boutique style show provides a unique environment for those looking to invest in their first luxury yacht or seeking an upgrade”

selection of luxurious craft side-by-side and enjoy personal tours with brand experts.

A VIP experience

As a ticket holder you’ll be able to take advantage of exclusive waterside hospitality, where you can sit back and relax with a glass of champagne on the floating bar and lounge and contemplate just which yacht is the yacht for you!

Shoreside exhibits

To complement the impressive yachts on display, there will be a selection of shoreside exhibitors featuring, essential superyacht ‘accessories’, smaller craft and complimentary products and services.

From the heart of the capital

If you live in the city and you’re short on time, London Luxury

THE DETAILS

London Luxury Afloat takes place at St. Katharine Docks, London from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 April.

Tickets cost just £49.99 and provide you with access to the marina and the waterside bar and lounge. You will need a ticket to enter the marina, however access to shoreside exhibits is completely free of charge.

To purchase your ticket visit londonluxuryafloat.com/tickets Children 15 and under free with an adult ticket holder.

For more information about London Luxury Afloat visit Londonluxuryafloat.com

For more information about St. Katharine Docks visit skdocks.co.uk

Afloat brings a wide range of prestigious yachts right to your doorstep. While if you’re visiting from further afield then where better than the heart of London to enjoy a day viewing these incredible craft, before enjoying all the city has to offer.

A great day out

As well as all the show has to offer, nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, the iconic St Katharine Docks provides the perfect backdrop to this exclusive event. Located within close proximity of many of London’s most famous tourist attractions including the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, it also offers visitors a vast array of bars and restaurants from French classics to authentic Turkish cuisine, Dim Sum to the freshest and finest shellfish, seafood and fish from across the British coast, so you can enjoy a full day out and really make the most of your visit.

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HAVE YOU EVER DREAMT ABOUT OWNING A BOAT?

Have you ever dreamt about owning a boat? Have you ever craved getting out on the water, when the sun is shining?

Your dream can become a reality with FlexiCharter. FlexiCharter is a members-only boating club, offering a boat ownership experience, without boat finance, mooring fees, or the expense of regular maintenance. The concept is simple, you book the boat you want to use, get the keys and you are free to go boating, wherever you want to go.

We have a range of luxury yachts, powerboats, or RIB’s, all of which are reliable, high end craft, that will allow you to explore the coastline around our locations of Hamble, Lymington or Poole. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t learnt how to sail, or you need your powerboat level 2, as we are an RYA training centre and can take care of that for you.

If our flexible boat charter is something you feel could be the answer to getting you and your family out on the water, please get in touch. Our prices start from £200 per day, we offer competitive charter rates to our members. Membership is a one-off £495 joining fee, which covers your boat inductions and allows you access to our boats, social events and training.

To find out more about what we can offer you, visit our website flexicharter.com, or call us on 01590 688008

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SEGUE LUXURY YACHTS

Designed and Built for Those Who Appreciate High Quality, Exclusivity and Superb Value

ON THE WATER

Segue Yachts design and build exceptional, high specification, luxury seagoing motor yachts. They’ve been perfecting their craft since 1974, so the arrival of next year will see half a century of working with designers, craftspeople and customers to ensure each boat is manufactured to the highest of standards. These quality, bespoke motor yachts are purchased globally by customers who insist on high quality, luxury and great value ownership.

As the exclusive distributors of Segue Yachts for the entire European market, H2O Leisure Group have announced that they currently have three boats nearing completion, all of which will be available for the summer. Managing Director Matt Bullock said “The demand for the Segue range is as high as ever in the rest of the world, so I was delighted to secure these three with the promise of more to come. The Partnership we have with Segue Yachts is an exciting one. We understood they were solid, dependable and performed well, we also knew of their reputation of no compromise, however, even we didn’t appreciate just how good they really are.”

The 55’ Flybridge, the 58’ Sport HT and the 68’ Flybridge encompass what the Segue family set out to achieve back in the 70’s - a range of beautiful, sleek, powerful boats, exceptionally finished, equipped to a high specification and ready to be enjoyed to the utmost by owners and guests alike.

These three boats that H2O Leisure have reserved for the UK

and Europe are almost ready to be shipped, but, one of the specialities of Segue is their ability to tailor a build from the hull up.

You can be involved in everything from where you want your galley sited, and how you want it appointed, to what ceiling heights you’d like in the staterooms, what work best for you, colours, leather and glass finishes, virtually everything, including the colour of your hull. Segue’s workshops are set up to ensure you can get what you want, how you want it.

So, if you’re looking for a luxurious and exclusive motor yacht, built to exacting specifications that consistently provide joyful ownership, superb performance and unbeatable value then you should consider investing in a Segue luxury motor yacht.

The experience of owning and enjoying a Segue luxury motor yacht, designed and built by craftspeople, hand finished in the finest materials available, has been described as a euphoric experience.

Rightfully proud of the boats they deliver, the Segue family have high standards, with each of their exclusive range of sea going luxury boats, ranging in length from 47’ to 96’ being built as if they were going to keep it for their own pleasure.

Each yacht has its own particular appeal, and each allows you to enjoy all that life has to offer from the comfort of your own beautiful boat, wherever you go, near or far. segueyachts.com

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PRIVILÈGE CATAMARANS

The ultimate world cruising catamarans

Each Privilège is a very personal project for both the owner and the yard, with only 10-12 new catamarans created each year. The semi-custom nature of the build is such that each owner can really personalise their Privilège to meet their requirements as closely as possible.

Based in Les Sables D’Olonne, home of the world-famous Vendée Globe race, Privilège Marine have been building what are considered to be the world’s finest cruising catamarans for 30 years. Privilège Catamarans are represented alongside other world-leading brands by Inspiration Marine Group, one of the UK’s largest boat dealerships. Established in 2000, their head office is on the South Coast at Hamble Point Marina.

Privilège Catamarans skilfully balance luxury and safety without compromise.

The ethos and commitment behind Privilège are to build the safest and most reliable catamaran on the market whilst offering exceptional comfort and luxury. Built to take on the world’s oceans, a Privilège is the natural choice for those looking to explore, or who simply want the best.

The journey starts with a visit to the yard in France to meet the team and to discuss your cruising plans. Understanding your plans helps them to design and customise each aspect of the project most appropriately. Everything from power generation and creating ‘off grid’ reliability through to the interior layout and finishes will be considered to best suit your sailing plans. The range extends from the 51ft Signature 510 up to the latest launch, the new 75ft Signature 750 offering a flybridge jacuzzi and dedicated crew accommodation.

THE DETAILS

Privilège are well known for their exceptional owner suite accommodation, which is an important consideration for extended periods aboard. A full beam master suite offers not only a super king-sized island bed, but also a vast en suite bathroom and additional dressing area. You would be excused for thinking you had checked into a luxury hotel where the view keeps changing!

Get in touch with your Privilege specialist Inspiration Marine to find out more.

+44 (0) 2380 457008 privilege@inspirationmarine.co.uk privilegecatamarans.co.uk

If you would like to learn more about the Privilège range, the team at Inspiration Marine would be delighted to discuss your cruising plans.

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Picture this: The sun is shining, there’s a light breeze, you can smell spring in the air. You step on board a beautiful boat, cast off and start heading to your favourite destination. The smell of the sea makes you feel alive, you can hear the water gently lapping around the boat. You feel the breeze in your hair and sun on your face.

It’s a lifestyle that is getting more and more accessible, thanks to business models like FlexiSail. It’s the closest thing to owning a boat without the cost or hassle.

FlexiSail have a new location in Poole, at Cobbs Quay, alongside Hamble and Lymington. Cobbs Quay will feature a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 which has 2 double cabins, spacious cockpit, and importantly for Poole, a lifting keel! You can go anywhere you wish during your time aboard, so whether that’s exploring Poole harbour, venturing West

THE DETAILS

Prices start from £470 per month, with FlexiSail being the most costeffective way to get sailing this year. Speak to Flexisail about their different membership options, call 01590 688008, email info@ flexisail.com or visit flexisail.com.

Open days will be: Lymington 11/03/2023, Hamble 25/03/2023, Poole is 15/04/23.

to Cornwall, or even a channel-hop to France, the choice is yours.

Flexisail offers three membership levels across the fleet of boats, with options to add extra days or even a motor boat at the other bases. If you need any extra training or advice, there is always someone on hand to help. FlexiSail’s sister company FlexiCrew is an RYA Training Centre, providing bespoke and one to one training. Plus there’s a fun packed social events programme throughout the year, as well as a loyalty benefits.

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Flexible, Affordable Sailing Membership on our fleet of boats that you can use and enjoy as your own.
“ It’s the closest thing to owning a boat without the cost or hassle”
COBBS QUAY, MDL MARINA FLEXISAIL FLEXISAIL FLEXISAIL

The Award-Winning Sunseeker 100 Yacht

INTERIOR

The essential raised pilot house, central to this yacht’s innovative design, incorporates a glazed sliding door aft, allowing uninterrupted views forward from the flybridge.

Its unique main deck, penthouse-style saloon and luxurious staterooms offer a new-found design direction and material selection providing elegant interiors to enchant any owner. The layering of textural elements and the mix of furnishings and fabrics feels timeless with a modern twist that exudes simplicity and sophistication.

The striking Sunseeker 100 Yacht has arrived. A handsome Master Stateroom forward with a private bow terrace, sunbathing hideaways, a breathtaking single-level exterior deck from flybridge to foredeck, a beautifully proportioned open-plan interior and generous ‘Beach Club’ are just a few of her magnificent features.

This yacht will surprise and delight at every turn, with entertainment space at the fore. Every element has been carefully considered in meticulous detail, exuding elegant sophistication.

EXTERIOR

The revolutionary Sunseeker ‘Beach Club’ provides an exceptional area to relax at water level. The cavernous tender garage can accommodate a Williams 460 Sportjet and GTX255 jet ski, with plentiful stowage for SeaBobs, diving equipment and paddleboards.

Meanwhile, owners can make use of an oversized rain shower and large built-in barbeque, as well as the award-winning Sunseeker X-TEND™ sunbed.

The vast flybridge flows seamlessly into the foredeck with uninterrupted walk-around access on both sides. With generous L-shaped seating, fully-equipped wet bar and space for a spa bath and accompanying sunpads or free-standing loungers, the flybridge is another remarkable space for entertaining.

Later in the day, the foredeck can transform into an open-air cinema with laser projector and 140-inch screen that will no doubt capture the imagination of all guests. A new hardtop design is available with full sun protection, retractable tilting vain’s or full opening soft canopy for added shade control.

The unique main deck layout includes a luxurious Master Stateroom forward for even greater flexibility and freedom on board. This full-beam stateroom is simply spectacular, offering a large lobby entrance, walk-in wardrobe with feature shelving, an office and a generous en suite with twin washbasins and rain shower. Bathed in natural light courtesy of expansive panoramic glazing, owners can also access a first-in-class bow terrace for ultimate privacy through a cleverly sculptured, fully-glazed sliding door forward.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION: CE Category A

LENGTH OVERALL: 29.85 M / 97’11”

BEAM: 6.90 M / 22’8”

DRAFT: 2.10 M / 6’10”

DISPLACEMENT (AT HALF LOAD): 99,380 KG / 219,095 LB

FUEL CAPACITY: 12,800 L / 3,381 US GAL.

ACCOMMODATION

CABINS: 5

The yacht can be specified in a four or the standard five-cabin layout, ideal for the charter market. In either case, the twin amidships cabins can be fitted with Pullman berths for added flexibility. The crew cabin features a Captain’s cabin with en suite, two twin cabins each with en suite, a highly specified crew mess and laundry appliances.

EN SUITES/DAY HEAD: 5

CREW CABIN WITH EN SUITE: 3

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE OPTIONS: TWIN MTU 12V 2000 M96L SHAFT (2 x 1950 PS)

TWIN MTU 12V 2000 M96X

SHAFT (2 X 2000 PS)

TWIN MTU 16V 2000 M96L

SHAFT (2 X 2640 PS)

MAXIMUM SPEED: 30 Knots

RANGE AT 10 KNOTS: 1,300 Nautical Miles

DRIVES: Shafts

Sunseeker London

marketing@sunseekerlondon.group 020 7355 0980

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FASHION & BEAUTY
ON THE WATER

XV STRIPES: LAID BACK, SUSTAINABLE LUXE

Inspired by a love of coastal living and the ocean, XV stripes captures the essence of laid back, sustainable luxe for your bedroom and home.

XV stripes was born from a meeting of minds. Founder Izzey Hung nurtured the desire to reflect her love of the ocean, and all things on it and under it – particularly the Isle of Wight – her home. An introduction to designer Vicky Sanders followed and the creative process began.

At XV stripes, our creativity extends far beyond colour, images and design. It floods every aspect of our business, and it’s especially important when it comes to the production process.

All our blankets and throws come with a commitment to style, sustainability and softness.

Snuggle up with our most durable and best seller bamboo throws. They are dazzling in colour, soft to touch and can for pretty much anywhere you do. From stylish lounge, to lazy days out on the water, to indoor or outdoor picnics, these wonderful throws continue to look good wash after wash!

All our blankets and throws have been specifically created to ensure they are as good to look at as they are to wrap around you.

Beautiful hand-drawn life inspired imagery from around the South Coast of England makes our cushions uniquely irresistible. Made from sustainable cotton with British sourced feather inserts. Scatter them around your home like flotsam on the beach. Perfect for your home office or yacht.

Jacquard woven by master weavers from sustainable cotton, our striped duvet covers, pillowcases and fitted sheets have a unique softness and natural vibrancy that reflect the spirit of ocean lovers everywhere.

The XV stripes are synonymous with the name; with odd number stripes on the duvet and a even stripes across the pillowcases to the create the 15 distinctive blue stripes of our XV brand. Our handmade driftwood toggles, sourced from around the South Coast of England, are used as fastenings to provide a touch of unique detail to the range.

Vibrant colour. Softly woven fabric. Passionate attention to detail. First-rate eco-credentials, our XV stripes range ticks all the boxes. xvstripes.com

THE DETAILS

Sales, returns and general enquiries:

info@xvstripes.com

Bespoke/trade enquiries: isabelle.hung@xvstripes.com+44 (0) 7802 647377

ON THE WATER

Inspired by a love of coastal living and the ocean, XV stripes captures the essence of laid back luxe for your bedroom and home interiors.

Vibrant colour. Softly woven fabric. Passionate attention to detail. And first-rate eco-credentials. These are our fundamental values. We’ve hunted high and low to bring together the best people and materials to produce this lovingly crafted collection of our favourite things. Visit

our showroom/shop in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight or shop directly online. Bespoke / Trade enquiries: info@xvstripes.com
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FASHION & BEAUTY

Looking and feeling your best

IMAGE: ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE

FLORIS LONDON

ENRICHED SCENTS FOR THE HOME

Curating your home is a fine art, as you encapsulate in scent both your personality and character. With the very right fragrance, you can establish a home sanctuary that feels welcoming, soothing, and uniquely yours.

Since 1730, Floris London has delighted fragrance connoisseurs with its collection of classic and contemporary scents. For anyone with a love of perfume and British luxury, 89 Jermyn Street is the ultimate destination to enliven the senses. This spring season, Floris has introduced the latest arrivals to the Home Collection. A curation of luxurious Scented Candles, Reed Diffusers, and Room Fragrances.

The waves of rich fragrance have a distinct nod towards their classic Floris aromas, touched with spiced notes of carnation, ylang-ylang and fragrant florals. Take Cinnamon & Tangerine, a rich fragrance with a juicy cocktail of orange and tangerine, infused with cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. If you’re looking for fresh, leafy notes accenting the floral accord of spring flowers, look no further than Hyacinth & Bluebell. Zesty notes of grapefruit and herbal tones of rosemary combine with a floral heart of jasmine and melon in the Grapefruit & Rosemary Collection, as an exotic blend of fresh bergamot and a twist of orange lifts a warm heart of rose and jasmine in Sandalwood & Patchouli. Taking notes from classically rare oud accords, a light sparkle of citrus contrasts with rich spicy tones of black pepper, cardamom and clove bud in Oud & Cashmere. With a cocktail of aromas to entertain all genres of personalities and interior aesthetics, the collection adds a deeper level of character to your home for all to experience.

The Floris London Home Collection is available now online & in-store.

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89 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6JH. www.florislondon.com A RICH HAVEN OF SCENT

ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE

EVOLVES TO REVEAL A BRAND-NEW INSPIRATIONAL LOOKBOOK FOR 2023

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For the first time in over a decade, Ascot Racecourse has unveiled a new look and feel for its annual Style Guide, which has been renamed The Royal Ascot Lookbook.

This year sees the British racing institution take a new direction, producing the Royal Ascot Lookbook 2023. The inspirational editorial comprises six fashion edits: Luxe, Tailoring, Pre-Loved & Rental, Vintage, High Street and Emerging Designer.

Partnering with world-renowned photographer Damian Foxe and legendary stylist Luke Jefferson Day, the new lookbook perfectly encapsulates the zeitgeist of occasionwear dressing for the spring/summer 2023 season.

Whilst the Official Royal Ascot Dress Code remains unchanged, the transformation of the Style Guide offers inspiration across the Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure and Village Enclosure, encouraging racegoers to dream up an outfit that is authentic to their personal style and approach to sartorial shopping.

The new direction focuses on a deeply original sense of personal style inspired by fashion magazine editorial, elevating the creative direction to entice racegoers to get lost in the magical world of occasionwear. From retro-inspired vintage looks evocative of the

1970s to exquisite tailoring and avant-garde millinery, the Lookbook is an inspirational fashion feast with inspiration to suit all budgets.

Luxe Edit – Featuring soft, buttery silk gowns by Roksanda, velvet mirrored suiting by Gucci and perfectly paired threepiece morning dress by Favourbrook, the Luxe Edit showcases a reimagined approach to designer dressing.

Pre-loved & Rental Edit – With sustainable dressing at the forefront of the style agenda, the Pre-Loved & Rental Edit showcases spectacular second-hand and hireable fashion from leaders in the rental space including HURR, Selfridges Rental, Moss Bros and Oliver Brown. From raiding grandma’s hat boxes to scouring charity shops for treasures, this edit is for the sartorially adventurous who are after unique fashion finds.

High Street Edit – Depicting style that transcends ‘off the peg’ suit buying, the High Street Edit sparks intrigue in summer linens, mint tailoring, alternative prints and glamorous dresses suitable for all enclosures. Featured brands include Ascot’s Official Ladieswear Sponsor LK Bennett, Sandro, All Saints and Reformation.

Vintage Edit – Complete with sleek 1980s skirt suits by Thierry Mugler, preppy blazers by Vivienne Westwood and flamboyant

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“Daring colour block suits, contemporary soft shades, and traditional fine tailoring, the Tailoring Edit presents inspiration from Zimmermann, Edward Sexton and RXQUETTE”

fuchsia silhouettes, the Vintage Edit evokes a sleek and surprisingly modern aesthetic for raceday styling, inherited from iconic wardrobes of yesteryear.

Tailoring Edit – Taking pleats and darts to the next level, the immaculate tailoring is here to make a statement in the Lookbook. Daring colour block suits, contemporary soft shades, and traditional fine tailoring, the Tailoring Edit presents inspiration from Zimmermann, Edward Sexton and RXQUETTE.

Emerging Designer Edit – Celebrating looks from the most coveted up-and-coming fashion designers. Luke pairs a billowing S.S. Daley checked suit with epic dream catcher-inspired millinery crafted by Victoria Grant. Never included designers Richard Quinn, Charles Jeffery LOVERBOY and Ahluwalia, are heralded in the Emerging Designer Edit.

Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director, Ascot Racecourse, comments: “There are very few events that allow people to embrace dressing for a special occasion on such a global scale and each year Royal Ascot becomes the most followed display of sartorial elegance and individual flair – a true celebration of style that is woven into the very fabric of Ascot’s DNA. I look forward to seeing the racecourse brimming with colour and energy as we head into the spring/summer season.

“This year sees an exciting evolution for what has been known as the Royal Ascot Style Guide for more than a decade.

For 2023 Ascot is proud to unveil the Royal Ascot Lookbook where, for the first time, we look to inspire people through six new fashion edits that draw from current styling trends. Responsible style remains a key part of Royal Ascot as we continue to find

ways to dress, whether that is renting occasionwear or investing in forever pieces.”

Luke Jefferson Day, stylist, comments: “This season I wanted to encourage unexpected freedom under the guidance of the enclosure dress codes and inspire racegoers to be a little more unconventional and inventive in the way they dress up, and how they source their looks. We’ve championed innovative British designers, whilst also showcasing international brands from further afield.

Damian Foxe, photographer and narrator of the Lookbook comments: “As a long-time collaborator of Royal Ascot, it has been a joy to be part of the Lookbook’s evolution as it moves away from a means to communicate the dress code, and instead towards becoming a source of fashion inspiration and a bellwether in the world of occasion dressing.

“For 2023, we have decided to completely move away from creating a Lookbook dictated by enclosure, in favour of one which puts style centre stage. In many ways, I think this reflects what we are seeing as the evolution of style at Royal Ascot and the myriad of looks on show from its racegoers”.

Royal Ascot will be held from Tuesday 20th – Saturday 24th June 2023. ascot.com

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“Taking pleats and darts to the next level, the immaculate tailoring is here to make a statement in the Lookbook”

WATERHOUSE YOUNG

THE DETAILS

Waterhouse Young Clinic, 21 Devonshire Street, London, W1G 6PB. 02074863849.

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OFFER

Adiscreet destination (long treasured by those in the know), Waterhouse Young has a well-established reputation as the go-to for skin rejuvenation. Tucked away between Harley Street and Marleybone High Street, this aesthetic clinic has a stylish, serene interior yet is reassuringly medical, as you’d expect at this prestigious address. One of the first of its kind in London, Waterhouse Young has a team of medically–trained, patient-focused staff who artfully balance clinical expertise with genuine friendliness and care for their clientele, most of whom have visited the clinic for many years. The ethos here is results–driven but undetectable treatment, enhancing natural features and ensuring patients remain ‘beautifully you’ . Dubbed by Tatler magazine as “the skin wizards”, this skilful team appears regularly in the beauty media, from Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and Vanity Fair to the Times. Their portfolio of treatments includes preciselyadministered injectables, with a subtle, less-is-more approach, and skin–regenerating favourites such as the HydraFacial which they combine with collagen-boosting Celluma red light therapy (as well as a raft of other bespoke options). Treatment plans are tailored to each individual, created during a consultation with one of their warm, knowledgeable aesthetic doctors, selected from a range of the latest specialist treatments and sciencebacked skincare. Patients emerge more rested and radiant, as their many glowing testimonials attest, ”The WY team are a breath of fresh air in London for skin. I have been a client for almost 10 years and have loved every visit”.

WY is offering 20% off single treatments in April 2023. To book a treatment and / or a consultation, please quote reference HOUSE20

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“The Skin Wizards”
“Waterhouse Young offers an abundance of skincare treatments and expertise. From a luxury facial to more targeted skin solutions, the clinic is a go-to skincare destination” – Vogue

FLYING ON A DRAGONS BACK. WITH THE ICAROS VIRTUAL REALITY FITNESS MACHINES!

up any balancing position.

The Icaros Cloud provides a full body workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. It also allows more than one user, so adults and children can negotiating the adventures together.

To get the full Icaros experience download the app. So whether you are a skier, a snowboarder, a surfer or partake in any sport that requires coordination and balance you will find a game for you.

What Icaros have achieved is a painless and ingenious and exciting way to workout.

The Icaros range is exclusive to Fitness Options. With over 30 years’ experience. They can help you through every stage of your purchase, from helping you choose the right equipment, to room planning, delivery and installation and finally providing any aftersales needs.

Contact them today to arrange an initial consultation, free of charge and without obligation.

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No longer does gaming equate with physical inactivity. With Icaros’s exhilarating new virtual reality platforms you can now exercise while you play.

The Icraos Home Flying Machine looks like no other piece of fitness equipment on the market today, don the VR headset, climb onboard and start flying across snowy peaks and soaring over mountain ranges. By moving your body weight, using your shoulders, arms, legs, stomach and back the Icaros will tilt in all directions simulating the thrill of flying and diving through a range of virtual worlds and fantasy landscapes.

The sensation of flight and being so immersed in the VR worlds is so exhilarating you will barley be aware of the exertion.

With Icaros you are totally distracted, and all the time you are working muscles. It also burns fat more effectively, feeling less strenuous.

I have to say the Icaros Home is without doubt one of the smartest and enjoyable ways to exercise.

Get Your Ski Fix On The ICAROS Clouds

The Icaros Cloud and the Icaros Cloud 360 are highly innovative and inflatable, so deflated you can throw them into the boot of your car and take them anywhere.

With a digital interface that works on movement just like the Icaros Home, but with the versatility to stand, lie down, kneel or take

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Icaros Home Flying Machine Icaros Cloud

Virtual Reality & Digitally Interfaced Fitness Machines

Icaros is a Workout and a Virtual Reality Adventure in One Icaros provides unique products that brilliantly combine sports, fitness and gaming for everyone.
FITNESS OPTIONS – Fitness Equipment Specialists Lowmoor Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 7LH Tel: 0115 9736444 Large Showroom Open: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Saturday www.fitnessoptions.co.uk Icaros is exclusive to FITNESS OPTIONS Where Play & Exercise Meet

Specialist Dermatology Services at The clinic@78

We understand that skin health can be deeply personal, and living with a skin condition can significantly impact your overall wellbeing and life.

Skin conditions are common. The NHS estimates that around 24 percent of people in England and Wales visit their doctor with a skin problem each year.

If you have a skin problem, it is important to get it checked out. For example, if you’re over 35 any new moles should be examined. Moles are usually harmless, but in rare cases can develop into melanoma (a type of skin cancer).

Our skin is our body’s biggest organ. It plays an important role in protecting us. Our skin provides an airtight, waterproof barrier between the outside world and our body’s other organs and systems.

Your skin has many other functions too. It helps you regulate your body temperature, defends your immune system, aids vitamin production and supports your sense of touch.

Whatever your skin health concerns, The clinic @78’s dermatology team can thoroughly assess your symptoms. We offer rapid appointments to see our highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist, Dr James Hickey, who can help with a broad range of skin conditions, including skin cancer & moles, eczema, psoriasis & acne.

During your detailed consultation,

Our extended services include 20, 30 or 40 minute GP appointments, contraception such as coils and implants, and minor procedures like joint injections, toenail surgery and skin lesion removal.

We also provide rapid, in-house access to:

• Diagnostic tests including blood tests & ultrasound scans

• Specialist Consultants

• Pregnancy care service – our scans include early pregnancy, anomaly, reassurance and well-being, gender and growth, 3D and 4D. We also offer NIPT in form of the Harmony Test

• Specialist Menopause Clinic

GP appointments start at £90 for 20 minutes.

Dr Hickey will discuss your symptoms and suggest which treatment is the most suitable for you.

If clinically appropriate, we usually carry out skin lesion removal on the same day, as a simple outpatient procedure with minimal scarring.

Techniques used:

• Freezing (cryosurgery)

• An excision (careful removal with a very fine scalpel)

We will also provide comprehensive advice and support to help you manage your skin condition.

Discover how our experienced skin health experts can help: call us on 01202 767000. Alternatively, you can view further information about our full range of services and book an appointment via our website clinic78.co.uk .

We accept all patients insured with AXA and WPA.

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“Whatever your skin health concerns, The clinic @78’s dermatology team can thoroughly assess your symptoms”

The Kensington Wing

The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable ensuite private rooms and hospitality services.

Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.

To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the

opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or

THE DETAILS

concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.

The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of their experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They continue to support you through the postnatal period, including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation.

If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk

The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.

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ZENEA WATCHES

Appreciate every moment – these are words often mentioned with the ZENEA brand of Swiss Made premium timepieces. Being a core philosophy of the brand, it is applied to all aspects of the ZENEA company and in the daily life of the ZENEA Founder Jason Hutton. As our lives race by and days and weeks blur together, a ZENEA timepiece reminds us to pause and appreciate every moment. We tend to think of the passage of time in terms of days, months, years and big occasions that we experience, taking a moment to appreciate the ordinary such as a conversation with a good friend or loved one, sharing a great meal or joining someone in laughter is what truly connects us all.

His love of creating genuine and meaningful connections is what inspired Jason to establish the ZENEA timepiece brand; and of course, his love and appreciation of beautiful timepieces. ZENEA launched in December of 2019 with their first line of Dive Watches, called the Ula Diver, which means “sea jewel” in Celtic. The watch has been well received by watch enthusiasts across the world.

Being a Canadian Brand, many unique design elements are incorporated into the design of our exceptional timepieces that not only compliment the overall design aesthetic of our watches but also pay tribute to our Canadian roots. The second hand and chapter ring markers of the ZENEA Ula Diver and outer packaging is finished in the same Pantone colour

that is used in the red of the Canadian flag. The exceptional finishing and attention to detail in the watch design, as well as the packaging contributes to the experience of owning a ZENEA timepiece from the moment a customer opens their box to the many months and years they will enjoy their watch.

A ZENEA timepiece marks more than just time, it reminds us to appreciate the time we are granted, every moment we are given. A classic, exquisitely crafted ZENEA timepiece travels with you in your personal journey through time. Nothing gives us greater pleasure than knowing someone has chosen a ZENEA timepiece to share that journey with them.

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Marrakesh by Aylin Extreme Hair Strengthening Oil With 55 vital oils to hydrate, repair, strengthen and promote growth. www.marrakeshbyaylin.com | Insta: marrakeshbyaylin

HOME & GARDEN

A collection of the finest house and garden companies

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Interiors

FLOWER POWER

NEW Limited-Edition Collaboration with Kitty McCall! The range, which launched on 31st March, will embrace Kitty McCall’s iconic Summer Garden design, digitally printed on 100% linen duvet covers, pillowcases and curtains. To complement the print, there will also be two coordinating throws and a cushion cover. secretlinenstore.com

SIT BACK IN SOLACE

Perfect for entertaining in the garden or adding a dose of boho-luxury to the dining room, this grey and natural rattan beauty has been lovingly hand-crafted, resulting in a tightly woven finish that extends throughout the entire sculpted shape of the seat. wheresaintsgo.co.uk

BEE BEAUTIFUL

Bring a burst of colour and happiness to your home with our beautifully crafted dual-design. The Bee cushion cover, in a beautiful mustard yellow with cream tone and pure lambs wool throw adorned with honeycomb patterns are gorgeous. jjtextile.co.uk

GREEN WITH ENVY

Vintage Olive is a glossy 300x75mm ceramic wall tile that has an aged look with rustic charm. This bathroom has a classic look with a modern twist. londontile.co.uk

COASTAL CHIC

A mix of hand illustrated shoreline treasures transport you straight to the coast with our beautiful Beachcomber bone china. Decorated with hand drawn illustrations of shells and seaweeds, this is a totally unique and individual collection. creamcornwall.co.uk

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DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH CANE-LINE…

The season of outdoor living is upon us, and as openair spaces become areas to extend life into, we should make the most of every minute. Renowned outdoor design brand CaneLine knows the effect fresh air, seeing the sky and – dare we dream it – a flash of sunlight can have on the day, its pieces focused on creating joy, as well as the weather-proof practicalities.

The 2023 Cane-Line collection of designer outdoor furniture doesn’t do conventions. Picture a set of outdoor chairs, an outdoor table, an outdoor sofa. It doesn’t look like that. Every contemporary, boundary-pushing al fresco design is carefully crafted to create daily servings of indulgence,

intimacy, satisfaction, smiles, charm, and cheer. Let’s explore the highlights and how they can impact our day-to-day lives.

Self-care is the phrase on everybody’s lips, but so often not at the top of to-do lists. We all need some time to ourselves, to step back and assess, or to put everything to one side and just be. That’s where Cane-Line’s Hive Hanging Chair comes in, an encompassing shape which hugs the sitter, carving out a protected piece of space within its loosely woven walls. A sculptural silhouette creatively crafted from weather-resistant, weave, it’s at once a visual focal point and a shaded, private area to have to yourself. Hang it on a rope to add a meditative swing to stolen moments. Need some extra outside space to host or relax in? When no other areas seem quite right? Fashion a

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“An encompassing shape which hugs the sitter, carving out a protected piece of space within its loosely woven walls”

new one in seconds with Cane-Line’s Hyde Parasol, which forms its own living zone wherever it travels. Sunny or not, the expansive square canopy is architectural, like an extension of an indoor ceiling, instantly creating a room-like feel, shade, and a sense of seclusion, everywhere it stands.

Taking lounge furniture outside can sometimes feel wrong. That’s what living rooms are for! Think again. Who says outdoor living is only for functional occasions like hosting, eating and cooking. Why not relax al fresco? Take a book, take a cup of tea, take another person and take time out under the sun. It’ll be the highlight of your day.

The Peacock Chair straddles the bridge between indoor and out – pretty and practical, visually like something that belongs inside, but ready to be exposed to the elements. Member of a comprehensive collection of designer outdoor seating, the range’s brutalist grey palette echoes the tones of many buildings’ exteriors (and the occasional sky...), while its curved forms mirror contemporary interior trends, with natural accents pulling them both together. Calming the designer chair’s predominant greyscale tones are teak legs and woven seats made from weather-proof soft rope, which speak of nature and craft tradition, adding an elegant, shouldn’t-that-be-protectedfrom-the-rain edge.

There’s a moment when the evening starts drifting, begins to loosen and unravel. When pudding is finished. When guests begin to float away. When there’s nothing left to do but deeply exhale. It’s a dream-like, gentle time when light has faded but the day’s not come to a proper conclusion. There’s still time for something more.

How to tackle this hazy feeling furniture-wise? With something similarly undefined, that can change and evolve as well as forming areas that are alluring, easy and oh-so comfortable. Enter the Cane-Line Capture Sofa, which effortlessly harmonises with any backdrop, so the eye smoothly meanders over its calming curves before the body melts into them. Its rounded corners and integrated tables prompt socialising. Its tonal taupe upholstery and teak details create tranquillity. Its sink-into-me softness is all about snuggling.

Finally, say goodbye to limitations with the Choice Chair: a modern interchangeable seating system of different parts, it’s created with flexibility, classic Scandi style, and the environment at its forefront. The pioneering modern chair is based around a seat produced with up to 98% recycled polypropylene, its cover and legs designed to be changed without tools, transforming it from metal sled-based bar stool to teaklegged dining chair. And at the end of its life? Effortlessly recycled. Book an appointment at the Chaplins Furniture showroom in Hatch End to experience the latest Cane-Line creations in person. chaplins.co.uk

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“The Cane-Line Capture Sofa effortlessly harmonises with any backdrop, so the eye smoothly meanders over its calming curves before the body melts into them”

Why should I choose a steel-framed garden building option from Hi Tech?

Unlike many of our competitors, our structures are fabricated in-house using square-tube steel instead of the cheaper C profiles. This means that our buildings are better able to withstand the strongest English winds and storms without creaks and structural movement. Because we fabricate the structure in-house, we also have control over the fabrication schedule, design, ease of assembly and build quality, and thus ensure that the job built ‘right first time’.

Our steel chassis structures are typically installed on a number of concrete support pads

Benefit: This means that there is less garden spoil produced for removal Vs fabricating a complete concrete slab base. This allows us to achieve an assembled framework, on its foundation bases, with reduced materials cost and a quicker installation time. The steel-framed structure is assembled from prefabricated section lengths and erected on site.

The building can therefore be installed in restricted access areas with fewer restrictions on the overall final size (subject to permitted development or planning constraints).

Because our steel framed structure is a completely bespoke fabrication there are none of the design or layout constraints imposed by modular systems such as SIPS panel construction. The steel framed structure can also be designed to accommodate higher floor loadings. Enabling uses such as a home gym etc, withstanding the impact and shocks transmitted by the use of weights and equipment.

The steel structure provides a rigid framework for subsequent

fit-out by traditional trades, enabling a high level of fit and finish of walls and windows. This also means that future maintenance or building amendment does not require specialist skills, material or equipment. The structural integrity of the steel frame structure means that buildings can be produced with larger, open span widths. This means, as a bespoke structure, larger glazed openings can be accommodated than other construction methods or materials. hitechgroup.co.uk

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www.creativebuildingclub.co.uk • 07972 741415 • info@creativebuildingclub.co.uk DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION | INTERIORS OFFER Planning service only 380+vat, or FREE , if you choose to build with us for home improvement projects across LONDON Follow QR code to book a free on site consultation

Claire Totman Designs is a Surrey based architecture, design and project management studio.

Claire Totman Designs offers a range of different services from architectural design and planning permissions to interior fit out and project management.

“We pride ourselves in only taking on projects which would benefit from our design led expertise and ones we feel passionate about. Our core process is to enhance the home occupiers’ experience of the property we work on, to make the most of light and flow and maximise flexibility

in spaces, and take into consideration the experience of the occupiers as they live and travel through the property, and ensure the occupiers feel comfortable within their surroundings and the house feels intuitive. We focus as much on the materiality of the building both externally and internally.”

Established in 2016, Claire Totman Designs specialises in high-end design for private residential clients and developers ranging from design focussed extensions, major renovations and new build homes.

“I will never tire of breathing new life into a property and seeing my designs come to life. There is something so magical

about taking a client on the journey from beginning to end. From the initial concept and gaining planning permission, to designing the interior fit out and project managing the build.”

The team at Claire Totman Designs work very closely with each client to provide a highly personable, friendly and adaptable service, building strong ongoing relationships where they often work with clients on multiple projects.

Claire is heavily involved with all designs and is supported by a strong team who take each project through from conception to completion.

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WHAT WE DO: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • PLANNING PERMISSIONS • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EXTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS • CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS • TENDER PACKAGES 2D FLOORPLANS & ELEVATIONS • INTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS • WINDOWS AND DOORS SPECIFICATION

KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN • BESPOKE JOINERY DESIGN • PHONE CONSULTATIONS

104 HOME & GARDEN 3 Pottery Business Park, Ringwood Road, Poole BH14 0RG 01202 062882 | 07470448449 info@al-windows.co.uk | www.al-windows.co.uk Quality Aluminium Windows & Doors Made To Measure From Our Factory In Poole

CLEMENT WINDOWS

RED AND YELLOW STEEL DOOR FRAMES BY CLEMENT CHOSEN FOR THIS EXCEPTIONAL LONDON HOME

Clement Windows Group has manufactured brightly coloured red and yellow steel door frames for a stunning South London home.

Hannah Cecil-Harden is a director at de Gournay, a family business founded by her father, Claud Cecil Gurney. De Gournay makes exquisite hand-painted and embroidered wallcoverings and the company’s work adorns some of the finest buildings in the world.

Hannah recently decided to reconfigure her London property to

accommodate her growing family and the basement was turned into a playroom with adjoining utility and bathroom. The walls of the playroom are decorated in a beautiful hand-painted wallpaper scene of London.

Having worked with Hannah previously, Clement was approached to manufacture the new steel doors included within the designs for this space. Hannah wanted the steel frames to be painted to match the vibrant colours included in the wallpaper.

The steel frames to the exterior are polyester powder painted RAL 9004 Signal Black on the outside and RAL 1016 Sulfer Yellow on the inside, while the interior doors are painted in the same yellow on the playroom side and RAL 3005 Wine Red on the utility and bathroom side.

Peter Clement, Chief Executive of Clement Windows Group, commented: “We always say that our bespoke steel products can be painted in specialist hues from across the entire colour spectrum and these doors really demonstrate what is possible!”

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WITH GRACE

Spring is well on its way and bulbs full of warming colours are popping up all around us out of the chilly dormant soil, oh I do love this time of year and the beginning of such fresh and delicate life.

The branches draped over the shop front this month are bursting with blossom to promote such new beginnings and growth.

As always, new stock is arriving every week so pop in once in a while to see what’s new and make that totally unnecessary must have purchase.

With Grace is a lifestyle shop bursting with extraordinary gifts for your home and gorgeous treats to gift friends and loved one’s. We are local stockists of The Wild Botanist, Sarah Ireland and Connock London luxury candles and diffusers with a collection of fragrances to die for.

Easter wreaths, treats, bunnies and hanging decorations fill the display tables in preparation for you to decorate your home with colour and joy this Easter time.

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us on Instagram and Face Book to keep updated with the latest arrivals.

interior furnishings - faux flowers - desirable gifts

luxury candles & diffusers

faux door wreaths & flower arrangements

silk wedding bouquets & entourage flowers

original art & limited edition prints

new & up cycled furniture

www.with-grace.uk | contact@with-grace.uk ig: withgrace._ | fb: With Grace | 07786 074465 open Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 4 56 High Street, Ringwood BH24 1AG Operating from our new offices at 408 Wimborne Road East, Wimborne offering quality Italian made high spec elevators. Our installations speak for themselves. We look forward to exceeding your expectations CALL US ON 01202 582923 FOR MORE INFORMATION BESPOKE LIFT INSTALLATION, ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE 07808 813804 | 01202 582923 matt@bournelifts.co.uk www.bournelifts.co.uk 408 WIMBORNE RD E, WIMBORNE BH22 9ND

HEIRLOOMS: Excellence and a refined taste for luxury

Since 1984, Heirlooms’ focus has always been on the individual. With a passion for excellence and a refined taste for luxury, their commitment to craftsmanship is evident in every stunning piece of bed linen, table linen and bathroom accessory produced.

Heirlooms’ traditional manufacturing facility is nestled in the beautiful south coast of England. From here they are privileged to work with the world’s leading interior designers, boutique hotels, superyachts and private individuals to help create luxurious interiors that are timeless and enduring.

By using traditional manufacturing techniques handed down through generations, their unique production offers a personal service to create linens that perfectly compliment your individual style.

Their many years of craftsmanship and experience of creating bespoke linens for the British Royal family cumulated in them being granted Royal Warrants for both the late Her Majesty the Queen and the former Prince of Wales, His Majesty King Charles III.

“We’ve always believed that, even with today’s technology, there is no substitute for craftsmen’s hands, eyes and instinct,” says

Managing Director, Ruth Douglas. “They have a deep love and understanding of how materials work together, and they measure, cut, stitch and check every item, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and workmanship. It’s this human touch that makes our linens as individual as the people we create them for.”

Heirloom’s fabrics are imported from the finest weaving mills in Italy, specifically chosen for their durability and refined quality. Their pure cotton sateens and percales are known for their superior quality and wide colour choices. Heirlooms also offer pure linens, cotton piques and beautifully designed jacquards which enhance your interior scheme.

There is an art in the design process cumulating in the creation of exceptional products for their clients. Each piece has a story sparking something unique, giving the owner a true sense of individuality. In order to embrace the joy in life, we must make time for things that are beautiful and comfortable. Heirlooms are dedicated to creating luxurious fine linens for your home.

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“We’ve always believed that, even with today’s technology, there is no substitute for craftsmen’s hands, eyes and instinct”

Bobo1325 cultivates new design: SECRET GARDEN

MAXIMALIST DESIGN HOUSE BOBO1325 HAS UNVEILED ITS FIRST NEW WALLPAPER DESIGN OF 2023 AND IT’S A BIOPHILIC BEAUTY. INTRODUCING SECRET GARDEN.

The bold floral captures the essence of a quintessential English garden, complete with sunflowers, soft fruits and an abundance of luscious greenery, not forgetting a butterfly or two which dance across the scene.

The floral elements combined with the oversized scale of the piece means the wallpaper commands attention.

Beth Travers, Founder of Bobo1325 and designer of Secret Garden, said: “I love the wildness of an English garden at full bloom. It is an explosion of colour and greenery with multiple levels interplaying.

“I wanted to capture the vibrancy of a wild garden that homeowners can enjoy inside too.”

ABOUT BOBO1325

Founded by Beth Travers in 2016, Bobo1325 is an awardwinning design house with a conscience.

Established with the desire to create socially-aware wallpaper and fabric designs, Beth incorporates key messages highlighting climate control, gender equality and mental health into her distinctive creations.

Her work brings together graphic design, fine art and photography to truly push boundaries and create unique

designs bursting with depth and beauty.

All designs are painstakingly constructed from illustrations, textures, mixed media, photography and drawings from Beth’s own sketchbook. The carefully-crafted compositions are then transposed into a digital setting.

Bobo1325 also offers a bespoke design service for commercial clients and interior designers.

Previous clients include Principal Hotels, Yotel and Malhotra Group Plc.

Secret Garden is available now for £180 per roll from bobo1325.com

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“Her work brings together graphic design, fine art and photography to truly push boundaries and create unique designs bursting with depth and beauty”

Specialist plastering company that has been established for over 30 years.

Recently, the firm were selected in LUXLlfe’s 2018 Leading Designers Awards where they were awarded the accolade Most Outstanding Plastering Firm in London. They also won the Plastering Company of the Year award in LTG Lifestyle Awards 2018/2019 and the Best Plaster Restoration Company South East England award of BUILD 2018 Construction & Engineering.

Established in 1990, London Plastercraft Ltd have the largest range of stock cornice patterns anywhere with over 200 Victorian patterns, more than 100 Edwardian and over 100 Georgian, along with many other modern and period designs. Currently they have been developing cornice patterns to incorporate L.E.D lighting and also air conditions flow through designs.

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