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CONTENTS LOVE LOCAL 10 ORCHARD THEATRE: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE ORCHARD THEATRE: MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA DOMINIC WALMSLEY IDEAL HOME SHOW BISHOP CHALLONER WILDERNESSE HOUSE ST CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPICE FUN WALK 2017 BABINGTON NATURE SCHOOL LAUNCH LONDON MARATHON 2017 THE WEDDING FAIR EXCEL LONDON FEATURE 30 BONHAMS NEW IMPORTANT DESIGN SALE LORD’S THE HOME OF CRICKET THE CANCER RESEARCH UK BOAT RACES PREVIEW GAVIN GARDINER LTD FASHION LONDON FASHION WEEK LA BELLE FEMME
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HEALTH & BEAUTY ROWHILL GRANGE HOTEL GET FIT AS A FAMILY BORED OF THE TREADMILL? SUPERFOODS FOR BETTER MOODS
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LUXURY KITCHEN GUIDE STONEHAM KITCHENS KITCHEN DESIGN OF SEVENOAKS CREATIVE INTERIOR DESIGNS THE KITCHEN DOCTOR ALARIS GRANTS OF SEVENOAKS GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS FREELANDS TILES
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HOUSE & GARDEN 76 ORIGIN: PLANNING THE PERFECT POOL HERITAGE SOFAS HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS BANG AND OLUFSEN OF SEVENOAKS COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE LONDON SPRING FAIR FOOD & DRINK SILENT POOL GIN EAT & DRINK LONDON SOCIABLE COOK RALPH LAUREN OPENS COFFEE SHOP RAJDOOT
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JOANNE CLIFTON Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2016, stars in Broadway’s multi award-winning musical comedy, Thoroughly Modern Millie.
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e asked Joanne a bit about her experience in musical theatre, ahead of the shows visit to The Orchard Theatre, Dartford in April. WE OBVIOUSLY KNOW YOU BEST FOR YOUR DANCING, WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE IN ACTING AND SINGING? When I was younger I always wanted to do musical theatre. I just adored the music, the stories told through the songs, and loved watching them. I would always sing as singing is a big thing for me. I do it all the time and strangely enough, when I feel scared I sing!!! So I had singing and acting lessons as a child alongside my dancing. WILL YOUR EXPERIENCE IN STRICTLY COME DANCING HELP YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR ROLE IN THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE? Honestly ...no! Haha! Strictly is the most amazing show to be on BUT it just takes over your whole life for six months. Us pro dancers are working seven days a week. And you have all the extra things on top like, filming VTs, It Takes Two, press, AND being there full time for your celeb! So really I don’t have much time to prepare! I’m actually quite grateful that this year my dance partner lives in Manchester. I can work on my script on the train! WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PLAYING MILLIE? Millie is a small town girl who comes to a big city (New York) in 1922 to pursue her dreams. She dreams big, and she’s also on the look out to find a wealthy man to marry! I can say I’m quite similar though in real life. I’m a girl from Grimsby (where’s that? I hear you say ...... Exactly!) who dreamt big from being a child,
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moved over to Italy to pursue my dreams. I didn’t marry anyone though, although I think I might have found my real life Jimmy. She’s a strong, determined girl and I can relate to her a lot which is why I cannot wait to get onstage and play her! WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE? I think my favourite moment of all time is when Millie sings Gimme Gimme. From when I watched the legendary Sutton Foster sing it on YouTube I became COMING: obsessed with it. It’s just such a MON 10 – powerful song which builds and SAT 15 builds and builds and I’m going to APRIL. be looking forward to that every night. ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING THE ORCHARD THEATRE, DARTFORD? I’m excited about playing The Orchard Theatre for two reasons! One because it’s right near our very own Len Goodman’s dance studio and two because it was born in 1983 and so was I. All the best things were born in that year! We are the same age! n
“When I was younger I always wanted to do musical theatre.” THE DETAILS Thoroughly Modern Millie comes to The Orchard Theatre, Dartford from Mon 10 – Sat 15 April. Book online at orchardtheatre.co.uk and via the Ticket Office on 01322 220000
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ENCHANTING CHOREOGRAPHY IN MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA Choreographer George Williamson talks about working on My First Ballet: Cinderella, designed to introduce young children to the wonderful world of ballet. and creating movement that is exciting and different and makes them feel special.
WHAT ATTRACTS YOU TO CHOREOGRAPHY? I have a very busy imagination and I love anything creative. As a choreographer you get to explore so many different levels of your creativity and you get to work with other creative people. Most importantly for me I love being in the studio working with dancers
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA? Cinderella is special for me because it was the first one I created in the My First series and it’s lovely to be able to revisit my original choreography. I have formed a brilliant working relationship with the dramaturg Adam Peck over the last 4 years and this was
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WHAT IS IT LIKE CREATING A BALLET THAT’S ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES? When you are little your imagination is so strong and it’s the perfect time to fall in love with it. But classical ballets can sometimes be nearly 3 hours and sometimes children struggle with that length when it’s their first time seeing it. So to guide them into the world we shorten the run time to an hour with an interval. We make the performances as inclusive and accessible as possible by including narration to explain the ballet mime and exaggerate the narrative in the dance a little more to make it clear. We still keep the beautiful costumes, sets and music and of course the dancing is of a high standard.
previously the only ballet in the series we hadn’t worked on together. We are making some changes to the narrative and the structure of the ballet to make the story even more exciting and give the characters more depth. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO KNOW THAT MY FIRST BALLET OFTEN GIVES CHILDREN THEIR FIRST TASTE OF BALLET? I think that My First Ballet is a brilliant idea and it makes me feel incredibly proud that it’s seen by so many people. I love seeing all the kids completely fixated on the dancers and then diving into their own worlds of movement during the interval. I don’t expect every child to start dance lessons after seeing it but I hope that they will ask their parents to see more ballet! n
THE DETAILS My First Ballet: Cinderella is at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford from Thu 6 – Sat 8 April. Book online at orchardtheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01322 220000.
Dancers Mar Bonet Sans and Riku Yamamoto. Photo: © Photography by ASH
CAN YOU TELL US HOW YOU MADE THE MOVE FROM DANCING INTO CHOREOGRAPHY? At English National Ballet School, we trained six days a week, focusing mainly on ballet but also taking classes in contemporary dance and other styles. As well as this we also studied academic dance subjects such as dance through history and anatomy. We all took choreography classes too and I made a few ballets that got a lot of great feedback so I started making more ambitious work. I quickly realised that I wanted to focus on choreography, and I spent all my free time working on it with the dancers in the school.
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We asked Riverhead jeweller Dominic Walmsley about the latest trends and styles in jewellery at the moment.
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pparently it’s all about recycling your old unworn jewellery! “I think the biggest change we have noticed over the past year or so is the re-use of old and unworn jewellery, transforming them into new, beautiful and fashionable pieces. Many clients have a drawer or safe filled with pieces of jewellery that are never worn, yet, more often than not, they hold significant sentimental value which leaves them with a dilemma. Our speciality lies in redesigning and combining existing jewellery to create breath-taking new pieces which retain their sentimental value and can be handed down throughout future generations. We love to see what people bring in to us and there is often a hidden gem amongst the pieces and occasionally a discovery of an extremely valuable pieces that was thought of as junk and about to go to the charity shop, (this happened recently)! He still has his workshop in Clerkenwell, London, with three staff, including an apprentice, but has built up a solid base of loyal customers in the Sevenoaks area over the past fifteen years and has become primarily known for his bespoke work. When an occasion requires something truly unique, their vast experience in designing and making jewellery enables them to understand, interpret and deliver the desired piece to the customers exact specification. “One of our favourite redesign commissions was of a
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striking dreamcatcher pendant (pictured). The main, central diamond was taken from an unworn piece of antique jewellery provided by our client, placed in a contemporary setting, and complemented by yellow and white rose cut diamonds. The additional stones were set on chains to allow them to move with the body, ensuring they are forever sparkling as much as they possibly can!”
We love it when a customer comes to us with a vision, and can translate it into reality. We love it when a customer comes to us with a vision, and can translate it into reality. The design for the cushion cut sapphire and diamond dress ring (pictured) came into fruition using traditional techniques. Our client wished for a show-stopping sapphire, so we sourced a selection for her to choose from. Once the dream stone had been selected, a design was hand-drawn and painted (pictured) with precision; each facet painstakingly acknowledged with acute detail. From here, the ring will be made in-house in the London studio by Dominic and his awardwinning craftsman and apprentice. After we have taken
your existing jewellery and remade it into a beautiful piece perfectly tailored to you, there may be some stones that are left over. Here at Dominic Walmsley we don’t believe in waste! The white gold and pavé stone earrings (pictured) were brought to life using the remaining stones from a redesign. Our customer was keen that every part of her jewellery was used, but was struggling to see how we could incorporate such a mixture of differently sized and shaped stones. We presented her with a ‘scatter-effect’ design, made in such a way that they are sure to dazzle at all times. Needless to say, she loved the result! We are always excited by the prospect of a new challenge, and are more than happy to discuss any jewellery requirements you may have. Why not come into our Sevenoaks shop and discover the possibilities?
THE DETAILS 01732 779555 3 The Square, Riverhead www.dominicwalmsley.com
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BISHOP CHALLONER Sixth Form success is underpinned by academic rigour and pastoral support
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t Bishop Challoner’s recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the Quality of Pupils’ Academic and other Achievements has been graded as ‘Good’ and the Quality of the Pupils’ Personal Development has been graded as ‘Excellent’. At Bishop Challoner we focus on a holistic education for our students and our Sixth Form curriculum engages students not only in academic rigour, but also prepares them for important life skills beyond the classroom. We are a school which is student-centred and our work and endeavours revolve around the achievement of each pupil’s potential, academically, socially and emotionally. Our sixth formers can really have it all; a well-planned programme of extra-curricular activities for every pupil allows them to mix with other pupils from different year groups. Students are given every opportunity to develop their personal skills through a tailored enrichment programme, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and our own community programme. As young adults, they will establish a different relationship with their teachers and the expectations placed upon them will prepare them for higher education or employment. We encourage active involvement in school life and the wider
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community in order to nurture and develop the essential skills of team work and initiative. Here at Bishop Challoner we value the individual talent of every sixth former. We are proud that our departing sixth formers are grounded in the real world, prepared to make relationships with a wide variety of people and able to shine in any number of situations. Our co-educational sixth form allows students to develop naturally in an environment that mirrors that of the real world and mix with others and learn from each other intellectually as well as socially. Last year our students gained 82% A*-C grades at A Level, with seven subjects achieving 100% A*-C, namely Chemistry, Dance, French, History, Geography, Mathematics and Physics. 100% A* /B grades were gained in Physics, Dance and French. Our sixth form students moved on to read a range of subjects at universities including Brighton, Brunel, Greenwich, Hull, Nottingham, Trinity Laban and Warwick. Headteacher, Paula Anderson THE DETAILS www.bishopchallonerschool.com
“Pupils take an active approach to their learning outside of the classroom. Their attitudes to homework are positive, and the tasks that they are set engage and develop their learning”. (ISI 2016)
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Retirement living for the new generation W
ildernesse House is not your average retirement home. Full of history and period character, the development is set in the glorious Wildernesse Estate, which dates back to the 14th century and is now being transformed for the next phase of its life. This is a collection of heritage apartments - restored to reflect their former period glory and modern mews houses collectively designed as a vibrant living environment for those over the age of 60. The mews houses will be the first phase of the development to complete (summer 2017) and offer the perfect way to enjoy all the trappings of life at Wildernesse House, but within the seclusion of your own two-bedroom home complete with private garden. Rising to either two or three storeys, the mews boast open plan living areas, fully equipped stylish kitchens and spacious bedrooms filled with natural light. The three storey houses also offer a dressing room alongside the master bedroom. Conveniently, the entrance hallways include cupboards and closets for easy, convenient storage. Each of the mews houses has its own sheltered terrace and garden as well a reserved parking space. The terraces are accessed from either the living areas or the bedrooms and provide a sheltered spot where you can enjoy a quiet morning coffee or sundowner in the warmer months.
Wildernesse House is a sociable place, designed with wellness and health at its heart. A large restaurant, gym and spa, as well as the expansive green spaces, are available for everyone at the development to share with friends and family. The spa has its own welcoming reception, with staff on hand to advise on treatments and classes. The main hall at Wildernesse House is a majestic space, with its grand staircase, restored bookshelves that line the wall and lounge with cosy armchairs and sofas. It is a beautiful space designed to bring people together. For all its glorious seclusion, Wildernesse House is just two miles away from Sevenoaks and has much to offer all year round including a wide range of restaurants, cafes and cultural events. THE DETAILS For further information, contact Katrin on 01732 510162, who is based at the Wildernesse House marketing suite. www.wildernessehouse.co.uk
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STEP UP AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE – JOIN FUN WALK 2017! This year St Christopher’s Hospice is commemorating its 50th anniversary, and as part of the celebrations this year’s Fun Walk will be a golden opportunity to have a fantastic feelgood day out to raise funds for your local hospice. Our Fun Walk starts and finishes at Keston Common in Kent on 14 May 2017 and takes in some of Kent’s most picturesque countryside.
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cenic Keston Common will become a fair-ground for the day with stalls, live music, games for children (and dogs!) and fresh food and drink to fuel walkers before they set-off or once they return, triumphant. You can choose your route with a choice of 3, 5, 8 or 11 mile sponsored walks with plenty of entertainment stops along the way. There is always a tremendous sense of camaraderie at Fun Walk. Fancy dress is optional and dogs are very welcome; in fact, why not ask friends and family to sponsor your dog to scamper across the fields? Donna Burden, who walked the last Fun Walk with twenty friends to thank the hospice for caring for her father, explains why everyone should get involved. “We were all anxious about going into a hospice but immediately the level of care and attention from doctors and nurses made my Dad feel safe and that relieved us. Even at the end, when Dad couldn’t walk, they would take the bed out into the garden so that he could feel the sun on his face. There was
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ABOUT ST CHRISTOPHER’S
St Christopher’s Hospice is based in Sydenham and Orpington, and cares for over 6,000 patients and their families living across Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth Lewisham and Southwark every year. In 2015 – 2016 we made over 14,000 home JOIN US: visits out in the 14 MAY community, as well 2017 as cared for 779 people in our 48 bed ward in Sydenham.
compassion and dignity at all times. “We’ll be taking part in the Fun Walk again this year and hope you’ll join us. The route actually takes us past Dad’s old house and, obviously that was sad the last time we did the walk, but then we looked up and saw this huge stream of people passing by, laughing, happy, inspired people, all wanting to do their bit for the hospice and knew he would be so proud. With something so joyful, why wouldn’t you join in?” Entry will be £5 for adults but under 11’s can join in for free (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult or guardian). The start and finish of the event is at Keston Common, Keston, Kent, BR2 6BP.
THE DETAILS Register or find out more at funwalk@stchristophers.org.uk or telephone 020 8768 4575.
St Christopher’s is the first modern hospice – it was founded by Dame Cicely Saunders in Sydenham in 1967. Since that time, Dame Cicely’s vision to revolutionise the way in which society cares for the very ill, the dying and the bereaved has spread across the UK and the world. St Christopher’s is a charity and we need to fundraise £14 million each year.
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Nature School is an opportunity for children to experience nature and the outdoor environment in a safe, secure and hands on way with a trained Nature School leader.
eception aged children from Babington House School were very excited this week, to arrive at school dressed in their nature school clothing. They were the first to experience the new Babington Nature School, launched in the woodland surrounding the School’s Sport Ground on Elmstead Lane in Chislehurst. The children, led by Mrs Groome, enjoyed building an imaginary village out of natural materials, playing safety games and exploring mud – they all got very messy! Nature School builds on each child’s innate skills as each session is designed to accommodate different learning styles developing self-esteem and self-confidence through setting small achievable tasks. The children develop many skills such as perseverance, independence and responsibility. These are all skills that will help them to achieve more when they are back in the classroom.
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A group of pupils will attend Nature School every Thursday, each session lasts around 2 hours with the children enjoying time for games and activities, to sit together in a circle for discussion and a snack in the woods. Babington’s Forestry Club also benefits from the Nature School site, putting up a shelter and helping to clear some of the area – a great way to learn both physical and social behavioural boundaries as well how to respect and care for their local environment. Tim Lello, Headmaster said, “There is as much to learn outside the classroom as there is within it and delivering our curriculum through our outdoor learning programme is an exciting new development for Babington House.” THE DETAILS www.babingtonhouse.com
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CLOSING DOWN END OF AN ERA? 1967 - 2017
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ear Customer It’s time to sail in to the wind, hang up my high heels, focus on the Grandchildren and have a bit of me time. After 50 Years in the Rag Trade, it’s time to say goodbye. We’ve had fun over the years weathering the storm of recessions, we’ve pioneered some fantastic trends and we’ve produced many fashion shows for charity. In recent years I’ve been privileged to watch my daughter grow into one of the UK’s largest independent fashion agents, which also means I can keep my hand in !!!. I am also proud to have two grandsons who I want to spend special time with. It’s a sad day, the end
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of an era, of service and experience you won’t find elsewhere. I would like to thank all my customers, many of whom have become true friends over the past 50 years. None of this journey would have been possible without you and your loyalty. So please come along and enjoy a glass of bubbly with me and the girls, and choose a fantastic bargain from this season’s collection, before the doors close for the very last time on 31st March 2017. Thank you again & I look forward to seeing you. Rosemary xx
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ROWHILL GRANGE HOTEL Nestled in the Kent countryside, within 25 acres of manicured gardens Rowhill Grange Hotel is an impressive 19th century manor house that radiates splendour on every level and recently awarded a four Silver Star AA rating and 5 bubbles from the Goodpsaguide.
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hy not choose to unwind with a luxurious spa day, indulge in a deliciously tasty afternoon tea or spend an evening in pure comfort with an overnight escape experience. UTOPIA SPA
The Roman inspired award winning Utopia spa, spread across 2 floors of pools, bubble tubs, sauna and steam rooms, have been designed to take guests on an intimate spa journey. Whether you’re relaxing by the swimming pool, taking a dip in the hydrotherapy pool or letting the monsoon showers wash away everyday stresses and strains, you’ll experience true Utopia. Rowhill Grange boasts 19 treatment rooms including two double therapy suites where friends and couples can immerse themselves in complete comfort and relaxation. Utopia Spa also showcases a fully equipped hair salon; providing a variety of services and a bespoke nail spa offering luxurious manicure and pedicure treatments, including their most popular seasonal ‘Spring’ manicure or pedicure. Spa guests can make full use of the fully equipped gym or enjoy the great outdoors by
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exploring 25 acres of gardens and grounds or by basking in the sunshine on the outdoor terrace. When dining, guests can expect a true treat! A delicious Two-course lunch bursting with the latest seasonal produce and delicious new flavours or the ultimate in British tradition ‘Afternoon Tea’ with added YUM as everything is made in-house by Rowhill Grange Hotel’s very own pastry chefs. Once your spa experience is complete, you can choose to take a little piece of heaven home with you by browsing the in-house spa boutique with luxury products available to purchase from Temple Spa, ila, L’Occitane, GHD and OPI. Why not treat yourself and enjoy our ‘TOTAL SANCTUARY spa day, from only £99pp and experience hours of pure tranquillity with your choice of 25 minute treatment, refreshments on arrival and of course a delicious two course lunch or afternoon tea. n THE DETAILS Visit us at ROWHILLGRANGE.CO.UK
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LUXURY KITCHEN GUIDE A COLLECTION OF KENTS FINEST KITCHEN’S
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KITCHEN GUIDE
STONEHAM KITCHENS
WHAT’S HOT IN KITCHEN DESIGN
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he key to a beautiful kitchen is what happens at the planning stage, and working with a designer to get ideas onto paper. There are endless opportunities as to what you can achieve in your design, whether that’s to do with colour, materials, storage, or the style of lighting anything is possible. But where do these ideas come from?
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At Stoneham Kitchens we are at the forefront of the kitchen design with unrivalled knowledge and inside knowledge when it comes to the latest trends. Adrian Stoneham, Managing Director uncovers what is popular now and for the year ahead. THE INDUSTRIAL LOOK Incorporating different textures into the kitchen is by no means new. The growing trend for the industrial look is a prime example of this. Wood, exposed brick, copper, stone and concrete are all materials that can be mixed beautifully to create an industrial style kitchen for an aesthetic, edgy design. Stone, concrete or a concrete effect are proving to be popular and can be achieved through simple processes using sand and cement with innovative surface finishes. The nature of the material means it can easily be cut and shaped to suit your design requirements.
Concrete comes in various shades of greys or grey/brown tones and can be used for worktops, island counter tops that extend down to the floor and accent units as well as flooring. Alternatively combine with wooden furniture to add warmth and enhance the uniqueness of your kitchen. TIMBER ACCENTS Timber is a timeless classic material in furniture design and remains ever popular. Designers are drawn to the wood’s earthy warmth, which lends itself effortlessly to the broader interior design trend of ‘natural texture’. For an instant, easy update, timber furniture and accessories are a flexible and simple way to tap into the timber trend. This works especially well with monochrome or all-white kitchens, as elements of timber will give welcomed texture and depth to create cosiness. Think bar stools with timber legs, over-sized Macassar wood
add further interest and allure to a design. A clever mix of materials alongside careful planning is essential for the best effect. PAINTED FINISHES There are endless paint shades available for your walls, but the same is also true for your kitchen cabinets. Ideal for period properties and country homes, painted finishes are also becoming popular in contemporary kitchen design. The beauty of a painted kitchen is versatility; you have the entire colour spectrum at your fingertips. This year we are seeing a transition over to the dark side, with strong colours such as Thunder or Anthracite Greys. For a bold look, kit out your kitchen in a shadowy shade, or balance dark colour with accents of colour in trims, feature walls or splashbacks. Understated bright colours, such as Burnt
the fabric of a barstool or lampshade for a focal point in the room. Pops of colour work particularly well with shades of grey that has grown in popularity over the past year and will continue to do so throughout 2017. Yellow is a perfect example for an element of fun and personality when teamed with grey. Letterbox red is also a popular choice that provides a striking contrast when combined with white. If your kitchen design is clean and neutral, add a colourful fridge/freezer or another kitchen accessory to instantly brighten up the space and make a big impact. SMART STORAGE Storage requirements have come a long way with innovations available for any space and any style. It’s all about working with a designer who knows their stuff!
At Stoneham Kitchens we are at the forefront of the kitchen design with unrivalled knowledge and inside knowledge when it comes to the latest trends.
fruit bowls on counter-tops or pendant lights with lumber accents. A more permanent way to incorporate timber is through architectural accents; architraves and window or door frames. A large expanse of beautiful, textured grain provides a softness to the overall aesthetic of a kitchen. Worktops and islands in timber make a striking design feature, or if you’re after an even bolder aesthetic, then timber feature walls create instant impact. You can also mix timber with contrasting materials for a modern design. Silk smooth or painted grained surfaces work perfectly with the natural elegance of timber. Contrast with natural granite or quartz, or even man-made materials such as concrete for a more industrial look. Metals such as steel, copper and bronze
Umber and Bumblebee, can be paired with the majority of darker hues to add pockets of interest. Kitchen islands or cabinetry in a bright shade contrast with the rest of the space, and work well with woods or cool metals – an elegant choice for a modern kitchen. With Stoneham’s bespoke painting service, we can match the paint colour to anything you desire, from an item of furniture to a specific fabric or wallpaper so that you can get your dream colour for your kitchen. SPLASHES OF COLOUR Colour can also be added to your kitchen by incorporating a statement piece to be coloured. This could be anything from a glass splashback, a glass breakfast bar, or match with
A big trend is the integration of extra wide drawers that conceal multiple drawers behind a single frontal; this stops the kitchen looking busy and cluttered, but means you can have, for example, one drawer for cutlery and one for plates in the same area. Curved drawers with bespoke storage dividers are also very popular. Concave drawers with cleverly designed dividers mean that you don’t have to sacrifice any storage space to achieve a striking, curved kitchen design. Consider units with integrated chopping boards and drawers. There is increased demand for concealed integrated appliances and storage units. ‘Pocket doors’ are a simple and sleek means of concealment – doors slide out of the way, out of sight, out of mind, into neat pockets revealing hidden gems behind. Pull-out, integrated waste bins with segregation for your recycling operation are also popular and replace free-standing bins that take up floor space. However, it’s not just about the type of storage you add to your kitchen design but how it is organised to ensure your kitchen functions at its best. At Stoneham Kitchens we use the Dynamic Space® design system to ensure that each area of the kitchen is dedicated to a particular type of storage with zones for; consumable storage, nonconsumable storage, cleaning, preparation and cooking. Each is strategically designed providing access to everything you need to run an efficient kitchen.
THE DETAILS For more information about Stoneham Kitchens please visit: www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk
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KITCHEN DESIGN OF SEVENOAKS? We’re a family run partnership offering a wealth of experience developed over 35 years along with a passion for good design and attention to detail. WHAT ABOUT APPLIANCES? We rate German engineering so Neff, Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Miele are a good starting point. We then cherry pick from various other manufacturers around the world such as Fisher & Paykel, Quooker, ISE and others for specific solutions to suit each customers requirements. ANYTHING ELSE? To complete a project we can supply and install decorative glass splashbacks, under floor heating systems, floor coverings (porcelain, stone, wood or Amtico), LED lighting, radiators, sound systems and generally anything else the client wishes to add. The list goes on. WHAT’S THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROJECT? That’s an easy one to answer. The single most important part to ensure customer satisfaction being the fitters. They are key to the whole project. Our experienced fitting teams realise that happy customers mean recommendations, so they ur aim is to provide a complete package to suit each give a lot of time and effort to ensure customer satisfaction. and every customer’s needs. Whether it is a project Arriving on time, being courteous, respecting people’s requiring a total refurbishment of the whole room homes and producing an installation we can or a kitchen to be installed into a be proud of. Nothing beats the satisfaction new build house or extension. Happy to liaise From painted all of seeing a beautifully finished project and with builders and architects we have professional customers telling us how pleased they are with and experienced fitting teams who can adapt to shaker style the finished job. every situation. traditional Clients generally have an idea of what they HAPPENS IF THINGS GO want to achieve and it’s our job is to develop furniture through WHAT WRONG? those ideas, advise and guide the client throughout to high gloss In the real world mistakes happen (it proves the process. Our specifications, plans, elevation we’re human) and it’s for this reason we like drawings(drawn by hand) and computer generated finish to deal with local suppliers wherever possible. visuals are all provided to give clients the best chance to be totally involved in the various stages contemporary The support we get from our suppliers is exemplary and they too realise that sometimes of design for their own project. We genuinely and everything when things go wrong it’s how you handle the enjoy what we do and that’s how it should be. situation that can actually impress clients. We between like a challenge. WHO ARE YOUR MAIN SUPPLIERS? Firstly let’s say that we like to use local suppliers wherever possible. Our main furniture supplier, Stonehams are based at THE DETAILS Sidcup. Also a family run business, now celebrating their 151st Showroom Address: 118 London Road, Sevenoaks, year. From painted shaker style traditional furniture through to Kent, TN13 1BA high gloss finish contemporary and everything between. www.kdofsevenoaks.com Our suppliers for Granite, Quartz and Corian are all local Tel: 01732 741100 and that means we can work closely with them to ensure the E-mail: info@kdofsevenoaks.com best end result.
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Creative Interior Designs
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icking a new kitchen can be a daunting prospect, not only choosing which layout would work best, but also the huge choice of door styles, worktops and appliances that are available. From their showroom in Beckenham and Marble Arch, Creative Interior Designs can help with all aspects of the design process. They have a large range of styles to pick from whether it be a traditional solid wood in-frame to be painted in the client’s choice of colour or German built glass fronted handle less furniture. Their product knowledge coupled with CAD design
Creative Interior Designs are Siemens Master Partners and have now introduced the exciting new range of cooking products into their displays from Siemens and Neff. software will help you to visualise your dream kitchen and what’s more the consultation and design process is free. By having a large range of finishes also means that they can design and supply kitchens to suit different budgets. This choice also extends to worktops and appliances. Creative Interior Designs are Siemens Master Partners and have now introduced the exciting new range of cooking products into their displays from Siemens and Neff. They also display and can supply many different materials for worktops including granite, quartz, glass, timber, concrete and laminate. Other trade partners include Kitchen Aid, Silestone, Quooker and Hacker Kitchens. As well as supplying the kitchen, Creative Interior Designs can also offer a full fitting service or they can supply only. If you have plans for a new extension or are thinking of refurbishing your existing space then please pop in to our showroom at 71 High Street, Beckenham or call us on 0208 663 3393 to find out more about our products. THE DETAILS 71 High Street, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1AW 0208 663 3393 www.creative-iduk.co.uk info@creative-iduk.co.uk
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THE KITCHEN DOCTOR The Kitchen Doctor has specialised in the design & fitting of made to measure replacement kitchen doors, worktops, sinks, taps & appliances for the past 30 years.
“our expert design services begin in Orpington Kent and extend to cover the whole of the South East.�
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hether you are looking for an entire makeover or an inspirational spruce up; as you would expect from the kitchen experts our service will be carefully tailored to suit your needs. We supply components parts from Indaux drawer brackets to complete drawer boxes anywhere in the world; our expert design services begin in Orpington Kent and extend to cover the whole of the South East.
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THE DETAILS www.thekitchendoctor.com Contact us on 01689 850000 Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm
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Alaris
Alaris have kitchen showrooms in Bromley and Dartford and will soon be opening a new bathroom showroom in Dartford.
our showrooms and we are confident you will be delighted with our products, service and the overall results. INSTALLATION SERVICE There are many years experience in project management and installation made available to every Alaris customer. The design process is just the beginning. Your order will be handed over to our team and the project will be site surveyed to ensure the design works. It is then passed to our order processing department who oversee the order to ensure every detail has been considered. Once the manufacturer has provided the kitchen our installations department will then project manage the installers to ensure the finished kitchen exceeds your expectations and will be something you can truly enjoy Alaris – Beautiful kitchens at the heart of your home
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e would like to invite you along to view the wide selection of quality fitted kitchens and bathrooms we have to offer. Mereway and Pronorm kitchens are the brands we specialise in and they provide us with unique features and ideas that we can use to create true Lifestyle Kitchens for your home. Our British and German kitchens have been carefully selected after a thorough process to ensure we only offer our discerning customers the best quality, value, style and service. When we combine these with Siemens kitchen appliances and Silestone worktops, you can be sure that what you are buying is a top quality kitchen, that will be a pleasure to own and will enhance your lifestyle. The standard of quality we provide is suited to those demanding only the very best in modern and traditional kitchen designs. DESIGN SERVICE It’s the finer details of kitchen design, features and quality in these ranges that makes it easier for our designers to be truly creative. Our kitchen design service is both straightforward and hassle free. Our team of kitchen design professionals will listen to your requirements (and budget) and apply the innovative ideas that comes from years of experience and knowledge of the latest in kitchen design ideas. The focus will be on your lifestyle and ensuring that your new kitchen will enhance every aspect and really provide the best solution for your home. Visit us at the Ideal Home show or
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THE DETAILS Alaris Dartford: Unit 3 Schooner Park, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent DA2 6NW. T: 01322 275 511 E: sales@alarisavenue.co.uk Alaris Bromley: 116 High Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1HG. T: 0203 771 4040 www.alariskitchens.co.uk
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GRANTS OF SEVENOAKS John Grant has been creating high quality, bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, studies and free standing furniture for over 30 years.
I combine traditional hand crafted joinery methods and hand finishing to the highest standards with modern superior fittings, accessories and appliances.
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ach piece of furniture, whether free standing or fitted is created to my client’s individual design and personal needs. I am keen to hear their ideas and will advise on all types of different woods and their benefits, as well as painted finishes and the final result and appearance. Competitively priced*, I combine traditional hand crafted joinery methods and hand finishing to the highest standards with modern superior fittings, accessories and appliances. I encourage my clients to view each commission as it takes shape at my workshop in Seal to ensure that their needs are met, even if this changes as the work progresses. I arrange and coordinate the whole process from design to completion. *
All of our bedroom and kitchen furniture is priced by the metre run THE DETAILS Unit 3, Chart Farm Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0ES Telephone: 01732 763610 | 07809 504251 info@grantsofsevenoaks.co.uk www.grantsofsevenoaks.co.uk
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INSTANT TRANSFORMATION
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erving customer in Kent & South East London is As members of Checkatrade we also boast an impressive Granite Transformations a owner operated company 1200+ reputation reports posted on line with an average offering the ultimate in Kitchen Makeover solutions. score of 9.9 for its remarkable service and attention to The multi award winning detail to provide the customer with company is celebrating its 14th year of a swift and hassle free service with With many styles of new stunning results. To see the very latest business, with its unique offering of granite, quartz and glass worktops that what our customers are saying and contemporary doors on fit directly over your existing kitchen about us visit: www. checkatrade.com/ surface. With our exclusive 6.5mmm and over thirty colours granitetransformationstunbridgewells engineered stone fitting is achieved We have showrooms in Tunbridge to choose for the design Wells, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in just one day and often includes the upgrade of appliances such as sinks, Sidcup and Polhill Garden Centre, possibilities are endless inSevenoaks taps and ovens at the same time and where you can see our offered at trade pricing. product and speak to one of our In addition, we offer a complete kitchen door staff to discuss your requirements. We offer free in home replacement service from stripping back to the bare carcass consultations with one of our designers to show you exactly and changing doors, panels, cornice & pelmets to give you how we can transform your kitchen to suit your desired style that truly new kitchen look for a fraction of the cost of a new and budget. kitchen and without the mess and demolition. With many styles of new and contemporary doors and THE DETAILS over thirty colours to choose for the design possibilities are endless and all fitted by our own long serving professional Alternatively, visit our website at fitting staff. Every item is made bespoke to your exact www.granitetransformations.co.uk to see how our requirements and all the worktops are manufactured in our product and service can help you or simply call 01892 517385 head office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent for more information or to book an appointment.
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Freelands Tiles
DECORATIVE TILES Here at Freelands Tiles we are delighted to offer a collection of brand new ‘encaustic tiles’. This collection has been introduced by Ca Pietra, one of our leading suppliers of natural stone. It is their first ever collection of handmade decorative tiles, made using the ‘encaustic’ technique with cement where the pattern is inlaid into the body of the tile, so that the design and colour remain, even as the tile wears. These differ from ceramic tiles, where the surface pattern is the product of the finishing glaze printed on the surface. Encaustic tiles were first made in Europe in the late 19th century and were used to decorate the floors of palaces in St. Petersburg, Barcelona and grand hallways from Paris to Saigon. Today they can be found in chic bars, restaurants and designer homes in London, Paris and New York. Why not pop along and take a look at this beautiful range of tiles, and consider them for your home?
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THE DETAILS 124-126 London Rd, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2UT www.freelands-tiles.co.uk 01732 459 765 sales@freelands-tiles.co.uk
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PLANNING THE PERFECT POOL Enhancing your home with a swimming pool is a rewarding process but for many, it can also be a daunting task as it is unlike many other building projects.
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rigin have specialised in the design and construction of high quality, luxury indoor and outdoor swimming pools for over 35 years. Here, they give expert advice on the four key steps that must be taken if you are thinking about embarking on this exciting journey
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TALK TO THE EXPERTS The first stage of any swimming pool installation should be an onsite consultation with your chosen swimming pool builder to discuss your ideas and budget. This is a chance for you to
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outline expected costs of installation and to establish whether planning permission is needed. At Origin, we offer a free on-site consultation with our experienced advisers. We also provide you with the chance to see examples of other projects; being able to visualise your ideas makes the decision process much easier. After this, a second meeting should be arranged giving you a chance to view the company’s initial proposals and provide feedback. You should come away from this meeting with a clear idea of the project length, costs, size, water treatment and energy options. This meeting is particularly
important as it allows you to make sure all of the leisure facilities and features that will suit your home, family and lifestyle are included in the design. Mrs Singh chose Origin to build her pool house and had a clear vision of how it should look: “I really wanted the build to complement the house exterior and I was keen to bring the outdoors in. We also wanted extra features to be incorporated into the design, like an outside seating area. “It was great working with Origin, I felt like my voice was heard throughout the whole process and we really worked in partnership to create my vision.” The final part of any consultation stage is to show you visuals of the project. This is an exciting meeting as you will see your ideas come to life whilst making decisions about finishing touches and any additional extra features.
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PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE PERFECT POOL Planning permission can take up to eight weeks to be approved, so it’s important to get it right first time. Having an expert on your side will avoid your application being denied and can significantly speed up the process. Swimming pools that normally require planning permission or Building Regulations consent include: • I ndoor swimming pools where the design doesn’t meet Permitted Development criteria •A ll swimming pools on listed premises •P roperties in conservation areas At Origin, we handle the whole swimming pool installation process from design to completion, so our experienced architects are happy to handle this stage of the build for you. Ian Scott, an Origin client, had to seek planning permission for his pool house: “The project was delayed during the planning phase because the local council wanted to carry out an independent assessment on the impact to the trees in the garden. In truth, I wasn’t really affected by this because Origin handled it all. They called a tree specialist and promptly had the garden evaluated. Thankfully, the project wasn’t going to have a major impact and the plans were approved.”
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DESIGNING YOUR POOL All indoor swimming pools must be built in accordance with British Building Regulations, and special attention needs to be taken with the design of the vapour barrier, dehumidification and materials specification. You don’t need to worry about this stage too much as the architects and technical designers will specify on how this is achieved in your project. Origin is also on hand to discuss energy efficiency
such as solar panels, air source, heat pumps, variable speed pumps and pool covers.
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ON HAND AT EVERY STAGE During the build, your project manager should conduct regular meetings to update you on progress. This gives you the opportunity to see all of the exciting developments taking place, ask those burning questions and make choices on the finer details, such as tiles and lighting. Hiring separate companies for each element of the build can be stressful, adding complications and unnecessary cost, as it means juggling communication and coordination with different organisations. At Origin, we will take care of every element of the design and build of your pool. This includes liaising with all external parties including local authority, Building Control and utilities companies, to ensure the swimming pool installation runs without a hitch and stays on schedule. THE DETAILS To speak to the Origin experts please contact 01895 453996
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eritage Sofas was opened in 2001 and is based in the heart of Petts Wood. We are premier stockists of sofas and chairs from Steed and Peter Guild and are specialists in all of their products. We have a very hands on approach with all of our customers. From your first contact and where possible to the moment your new suite arrives at your home we are there checking everything is correct with your order and answering any questions you may have. If you visit the showroom to place your order, or order by telephone you are assured of a professional service from start to finish, whether it’s one metre of fabric or a three piece suite nothing is ever too much trouble.
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Visit one of our distinctive showrooms to discuss your project, we can see it through from conception to completion and all carried out by our own employed team.
www.thebarn.co.uk
info@thebarn.co.uk
Ashford
Otterpool Lane, Sellindge Nr Ashford, TN25 6DB Tel: 01303 813870 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 4pm
Tunbridge Wells
Unit 5, Wallcrouch Business Centre, High Street, Wallcrouch, Wadhurst TN5 7JR Tel: 01580 201392 Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm
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SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE The five most popular speaker groups
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oday having music in every room of your home can be as easy as buying a few wifi speakers and a smartphone. Sadly for many due mainly to budgets, we are forced in to buying one of the many plastic box solutions now available on the market however, there are other options. In my mind I categorise speakers in to five main groups. Visible, Semi-invisible, Invisible (yes you can’t see them), Garden and Stupid Crazy. Denon HEOS1 £139
B&O Beosound 1 £1,085
Bang & Olufsen (each) Celestial £379
Sonance (each) LCR1/ SUR1 £1,083
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VISIBLE SPEAKERS Most people have seen the visible variety, they range from a simple boring plastic box to more elaborate wood finishes through to spun metals, carbon fibre and yes even gold. Some of the more expensive units start to blur the lines between being a pair of speakers or being a piece of art. SEMI-INVISIBLE SPEAKERS With the the rise of the very clean minimalistic home design phenomenon semi-invisible speakers have been massively popular with our energetic Architect friends (for me minimalistic is clearing the kids rubbish out of the way and trying not to trip over the dog on the way to the bathroom). But I digress, the way to make speakers semi-invisible is to bury them as much as possible in to ceilings or walls. sometimes called flush speakers all that usually remains to be seen is a white metal grill, flush with the wall or ceiling. INVISIBLE SPEAKERS Invisible speakers are becoming more and more popular (how do you describe an invisible speaker?). The principle is to cut a hole in your wall or ceiling, install a specially designed flat panel, plaster over it and paint. The flat panel then uses its self and the the surrounding wall to transmit the sound (this can be good and bad). In the past to me these types of speakers haven’t sounded particularly crisp but as the
technology advances so does the quality. Amina (an invisible speaker manufacture) have said that their new Edge speakers are now approaching THX standards. That’s very good. GARDEN SPEAKERS Garden speakers are great and I love the ideas people come up with to hide them. You can be boring and just mount waterproof box speakers to an outside wall but I love the speakers which are disguised as rocks or mounted in the bottom of plant pots. The latest systems we see use multiple small speakers spread throughout flower beds linked to one large sub-woofer buried in the ground. Although the Sub-Woofer looks like a small dustbin, all that remains to be seen once installed is what looks like a large mushroom ready for your garden elf to sit on. you could be fooled into thinking that the military have a hand in designing some of these speakers as they take it to the next level when it comes to camouflage. STUPID CRAZY SPEAKERS Lastly we look at stupid crazy. From speakers suspended in glass cabinets to ones which are made of Gold worth over £5 million. Speakers can captivate our hearts over design and sound. Last year Bang and Olufsen released the BeoLab 90’s. Priced at a reasonable £57,295 a pair, these actually comprise of 36 separate amplifiers and speakers in what looks like two normal-ish speaker cabinets. At just 16,200watts maximum peak output (thats enough to fill a small concert hall) and controlled from your iPhone they can be set for a single perfect listing position (narrow mode), a slightly wider listening area like your living room sofa (wide mode) or a whole room (omni mode). THE DETAILS Bang and Olufsen Of Sevenoaks www.imadesimple.co.uk | 01732 667077
Manor Fencing and landscaping is a professional landscaping and fencing company based in Bromley, that specialises in all types of fencing, landscaping and paving. We have over 25 years’ experience in the fencing, landscaping and paving industry where we have built all of our reputation purely on reliability, service & high quality of workmanship at affordable prices. With the excellent reputation we have, we ensure we only employ the most professional and best gardeners and landscapers. This should give you the peace of mind that when we visit your property, you will always receive the very best & professional service you could receive!
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0203 5422269 MOBILE: 07837671718 fencingbromley@gmail.com
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FIVEWAYS FIRES & STOVES
743-745 SIDCUP RD, NEW ELTHAM, SE9 3SA (LOCATED ALONG SIDCUP BYPASS)
STAY WARM WITH OUR STUNNING RANGE OF FIRES AND STOVES Experienced, Friendly & Family Run Showroom. Hetas and Gas Safe engineers. Multi fuel stoves all Defra approved, Gas Fires and Mantles, The New Optimist range of Electric Fires and Stoves. Open 6 days a week: 10 until 6.
0208 127 4747
WWW.FIVEWAYSFIRES. CO.UK
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At Joy Kitchen we serve fresh tantalizing Southeast Asian dishes in Stir-fry. Wok-fry noodles, soups, curries and many things that will make you feel the warmth of Southeast Asia. Whether you are looking to feed a crowd or whip up a quick meal, our meals never disappoint. All of our Southeast Asian dishes are made in our modern scratch kitchen, with only the finest ingredients, for tastes both unexpecting and comforting. We also stock a full selection of spirits, Asian Beers, cocktails and an unparalleled wine list.
318 High Street, Orpington. BR6 0NG We’re on Trip Advisor
01689 829341 Dine in, take away and delivery*
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TREAT YOUR MOTHER TO AN OUTSTANDING TURKISH MEAL AT TUGRA WITH CRAIG NEIL BOOK NOW TO SAVE DISAPOINTMENT!
EXQUISITE TURKISH CUISINE IN THE HEART OF HAYES, BROMLEY When you visit Tugra Restaurant be prepared for a dining experience that will exceed all of your expectations.
T: +44 (0) 20 8462 9898 | E: info@tugrahayes.co.uk | www.tugrahayes.co.uk 44 Station Approach, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 020 8462 9898 Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday: 17:00 - 23:00 | Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00
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BERRY BAKES BACK Viewers were left bereft when Mary Berry announced she wouldn’t be following The Great British Bake Off’s move to Channel 4.
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ut fear not, fans - five months on and the Somerset-born cook, whose final GBBO hurrah came in the form of a National Television Award for Best TV Judge earlier this year, is back with a new BBC Two TV series and accompanying cookbook, Mary Berry Everyday, celebrating items which have formed the cornerstone of her cooking over six decades. “I was thinking about, as the title suggests, the everyday,” explains Berry 81, whose culinary career started with training, aged 21, at Le Cordon Bleu school, France. “Everyday can be just with the family, it can mean having friends around, it can be a special occasion.” While the six-part series will follow Berry as she travels to Scotland to enjoy the best of their everyday larder; tries her hand at bee keeping; and teaches her own grand-daughter to milk a goat and make cheese,
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the tie-in tome will document her own kitchen creations (120, to be exact), alongside top tricks and tips. With everything from hearty and wholesome, to indulgent and easy crowd-pleasers on the menu, it’s a catalogue that’s sure to please. “All the recipes are tried out at home,” notes the star, who reveals she welcomes constructive criticism from her tight-knit family (Berry often cooks for her husband, Paul Hunnings, and their children and grandchildren). “The children might say, ‘Oh yuck’, or someone may say, ‘That takes too long to do’, and those don’t go in the book,” she confides. “But I make sure there aren’t too many of those! “It’s important not to have too many ingredients or pieces of equipment,” she adds. “I want to inspire people to cook, and I do think a book is a nice thing to have. I’m very lucky that people trust me and that they have a go.”
With more than 70 titles under her belt, it’s safe to say people do trust Berry - and fans will be pleased to hear she isn’t hanging up her apron strings any time soon. “I’m not stepping back; I am doing different things,” Berry insists, resolute in her choice to keep busy. “Maybe Mel, Sue and I will get down to something...” she adds cryptically (the Bake Off co-presenters also decided to quit the popular series when the shock channel switch was announced), though it’s unlikely to happen overnight. “I’ve got a new series on country houses coming up, I’ll be doing a bit at Chelsea [Flower Show] I expect, and I’ll be doing a new series for 2018,” lists Berry. “Don’t worry, I won’t be idle.” THE DETAILS Mary Berry Everyday by Mary Berry, photography by Georgia Glynn Smith, is published by BBC Books, priced £26. Available now
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Thinking of taking someone special somewhere special? The Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant in Petts Wood has all the answers, established since 1984 this restaurant offers traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist, all set in a vibrant friendly environment fully air conditioned for your comfort.
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hef Tarek Aziz has been with Rajdoot for over 15 years and has a world of experience in satisfying customer taste buds using fresh local produce where possible. If your bored of your usual dish why not come down to the rajdoot and order the Rajdoot Surprise, which is Moyn’s specially selected Meal and just wait to be happily surprised, which will leave you coming back for more. So this Mother’s Day make Mums feel really special and bring them down to Rajdoot and let Moyn and his team treat your Mums how they deserve “The Best Mum in The World”. THE DETAILS Call us on 01689 871104 or visit us at rajdoot-pettswood.co.uk
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RAJDOOT 107 QUEENSWAY, PETTSWOOD BR5 1DG
SPECIAL MOTHERS DAY BUFFET Indulge yourself in our special extensive selection of buffet dishes. (Extra dishes just for today). From 12 Noon until 5pm.
£8.50,
Under 12s
£4.95.
Free Welcome Drink for Mums Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
01689 871104 RAJDOOT-PETTSWOOD.CO.UK