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As summer draws to a close, put Clarence Court eggs at the heart of your menu with these autumnal bakes and warming wonders. Bursting with essential vitamins, the rich yolks and creamy flavour pairs perfectly with fresh, seasonal ingredients. For endless delicious possibilities, visit clarencecourt.co.uk/recipes.

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Leeds Castle Staycations together there are several properties to choose from, all beautifully appointed with antique and modern furnishings. Receive free entrance to the Castle and grounds for the duration of your stay.

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Stable Courtyard and Maiden’s Tower B&B Staying on the estate of a 12th century moated Castle with free entry to the Castle and grounds makes for a truly memorable staycation. Enjoy unrivalled tranquility as you wander through the beautiful parkland exploring trails not open to the public.

For the ultimate unique experience, the 16th century Maiden’s Tower on the Castle Island offers five stunning bedrooms with breathtaking views and en-suite bathrooms, all beautifully decorated in period style with a contemporary twist. The overnight stay at the five star award-winning venue includes a delicious full English breakfast in the 17th Century oak-beamed Castle View Restaurant and free entry to the Castle and grounds.

ESCapE To ThE CounTrySidE... holiday Cottages Treat your family and friends to a staycation in the English countryside with a self-catering break in a period cottage nestled within the tranquility of the 500 acre Leeds Castle estate. Whether it’s a romantic weekend for two, a group gathering or a family get 5 MM BE 2 0 22 00 2 0 16 6 SSEEPPTTE E BRE R

Battel Hall provides a wonderfully luxurious escape to the countryside, with the added benefit of access to all the estate has to offer. Battel Hall provides the perfect setting for gathering with family or friends, with comfortable drawing rooms, an oak-panelled dining room, five exquisite bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and additional annex accommodation. Battel Hall Oast set adjacent to the Hall is a delightful two double bedroom self contained apartment. This can be booked in conjunction with the main house and is ideal for young families. There is the option to have a skilled chef on request.

Knight’s Glamping Fun for families and couples alike, treat loved ones to an escape to the countryside for a glamorous camping break with a difference. Eight Medieval style pavilions form a one-acre ‘village’ nestled in the woodland behind the Maze. Enjoy the luxury of a four poster bed, warming wood burning stove, crisp cotton bedding and snug furry throws. The added luxury is not having to bring any special camping kit with you, just food for your evening feast!

Tents can comfortably sleep couples or families of 4 with children’s camp beds. Access to the Castle and grounds is part of the package. leeds-castle.com

“Fun for families and couples alike, treat loved ones to an escape to the countryside for a glamorous camping break with a difference.”

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Brand new homes in three stunning locations across Kent

HOLLYFIELDS HAWKENBURY, KENT TN2 PRICES FROM £600,000† Hollyfields comprises a beautiful collection of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom family homes just minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre and station.

01892 886 520 | hollyfields-hawkenbury.co.uk

Award-winning developer Berkeley presents an impressive collection of homes in the heart of Kent from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses. All homes come with superfast fibre broadband connectivity*, home office options and outdoor space.

Each development is superbly located close to local amenities, an abundance of outstanding schools and excellent connections into the city and beyond. With all this and the glorious Kent countryside on your doorstep, there is so much to love about living here.

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HOLBOROUGH LAKES KENT, ME6 – PRICES FROM £275,000† Discover the stylish range of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes in a lakeside setting.

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QUINTON COURT SEVENOAKS, KENT TN13 - COMING SOON Situated in the beautiful town of Sevenoaks, this collection of luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are just minutes from the high street and station.

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*BT broadband FTTP High speed Fibre (up to 100-150mbps download speed). **Help to Buy and Assisted Move is available on selected properties only, subject to terms and conditions. †Prices correct at time of print. Photography of Holborough Lakes and Hollyfields is indicative only. Computer generated image of Quinton Court is indicative only.

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Judge & Priestley’s Family Team continues to grow Judge and Priestley LLP, the Bromley based solicitors are pleased to announce the further expansion of their highly respected Family Law team, with the appointment of two very experienced solicitors at the Senior Associate level.

Maria Conesa Gonzalez (above), Angela Amponsah (far left) and Kelly Sharman (left), Partner and Head of Family Law

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aria Conesa Gonzalez joined the practice shortly before the national Covid-19 lockdown in March. She is an expert in child law and cases involving cross border disputes, such as child abduction, registration and enforcement of foreign orders or applications for leave to remove.

Angela Amponsah was appointed in July and has experience working with leading City & West End Law Firms. She specialises in divorce & finance matters, disputes relating to arrangements for children and acts for both married and unmarried couples dealing with

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Pre & Post Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements and disputes.

Kelly Sharman, Partner and Head of the Family Law team commented. “We are thrilled with these two important appointments to the Family team at J&P. Maria and Angela both bring specialist expertise and wide ranging experience to further enhance and broaden the overall capacity and growing reputation of the team across the South East region”.

For more information please contact the Family Law team at Judge & Priestley on 020 8290 0333 www.judge-priestley.co.uk

We are thrilled with these two important appointments to the Family team at J&P. Maria and Angela both bring specialist expertise and wide ranging experience

J&P’s Family Law team are experts in: • Divorce & separation • Child related matters • Co-habitation issues • Financial settlements • Pre / post nuptial agreements Advice and support when you need it most PROVIDING EXPERT LEGAL ADVICE SINCE 1889 www.judge-priestley.co.uk Offices in Bromley and now Beckenham 020 8290 0333

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IDYLLIC COUNTRY LIVING While homes with generous outdoor spaces have always been desirable, over the past few months having a garden or a balcony has risen to the number one priority for buyers, according to Savills.

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erkeley offers a wide selection of homes in Kent with generous outdoor space across a range of property types. From apartments with balconies that enable first time buyers or downsizers to enjoy outdoor breakfasts, to family houses with private gardens for dining al fresco, all types of buyers will find their ideal match in the Garden of England.

Lakeside living at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes is a 72-acre development that includes trim trails and the village green, and surrounded by woodlands, farmland and rolling hills of the wider countryside.

The Waterview Apartments is the latest phase of homes at Holborough Lakes. It comprises one, two- and threebedroom apartments set on the edge of the eight-acre freshwater lake, offering picturesque views across the water and surrounding greenery. The homes are a great choice for first-time buyers as well as downsizers who enjoy a countryside setting.

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The apartments feature open-plan living spaces with individually designed kitchens fully fitted with Bosch appliances. Homes also benefit from contemporary tiled bathrooms and en-suites, as well as built-in wardrobes plus private balconies with full-height French doors amplifying the sense of space.

Those who need more space can choose from a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses at Parkside, a new phase at Holborough Lakes. All of the homes here come with parking, home office options, and additional private outdoor space.

Holborough Lakes offers great facilities, including a children’s play area, a village hall, gym, and an M&S Simply Food, as well as the Valley Invicta Primary School and Benjamin Rabbit Nursery.

The best of both worlds at Hollyfields Hollyfields is located in the picturesque village of Hawkenbury, just six-minutes’ drive from Tunbridge Wells train station, from where frequent services run into London, accessible via a residents-only shuttle bus. The development offers a wonderful opportunity to benefit from excellent connectivity and access to nature. With the High Weald Walk and extensive natural woodlands surrounding the development, as well as open play areas and nature corridors on the development, buyers looking to settle in a tranquil location close to reliable transport links need look no further.

Hollyfields offers three, four and fivebedroom homes which are ready to move into.

All properties feature spacious living areas with double doors leading on to private gardens and patio areas, providing additional outdoor space for entertaining and children to play in. Homes at Hollyfields have super-fast fibre broadband available, allowing residents to work from

home, with the option to use one of the rooms as a home office.

Hollyfields has recently launched a new house style, The Lavender, which offers a fresh take on a traditional three-storey townhouse typically found in London. The semi-detached fourbedroom home has a living room at the front, while at the rear of the property is an open-plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining.

There is a range of highly rated schools nearby, including The Skinner’s School, Beechwood Sacred Heart, Tonbridge School and the Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools for both girls and boys. Furthermore, St Peter’s School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, is due to open on the development in spring 2021.

Prime urban at Quinton Court Launching this September, Quinton Court is a boutique collection of luxury one, twoand three-bedroom apartments in Sevenoaks, offering generous living spaces surrounded by greenery. With landscaped communal gardens and balconies to many apartments, it provides easily accessible outdoor space on site, while the 1,000-acre Knole Park is just a 15-minute walk away.

The homes are located within easy reach of shops, restaurants and fitness facilities, and Sevenoaks station is just six minutes’ walk away.

From there, trains take as little as 22 minutes into London Bridge making commuting into the capital fast and easy.

Prices at Holborough Lakes start from £275,000 for a two-bedroom apartment; three-bedroom homes at Hollyfields are priced from £600,000. Prices at Quinton Court start from £369,000.

From apartments with balconies that enable first time buyers or downsizers to enjoy outdoor breakfasts, to family houses with private gardens for dining al fresco, all types of buyers will find their ideal match in the Garden of England.

THE DETAILS Berkeley Group For more information about Berkeley Homes’ developments across Kent, to register your interest or to make an appointment, visit www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/ developments/kent SEPTEMBER 2020 21

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LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK IS BACK! Festival extended to the whole month of October 2020

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estival Passes are now on sale for the award-winning London Cocktail Week - the biggest city-wide celebration of cocktails in the world.

With the fantastic success of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, it’s now the turn of London’s bar scene to get in on the action.

London Cocktail Week entices and incentivises cocktail lovers to get back into their favourite bars – every cocktail counts!

With the backing of five major drinks companies, alongside 30 individual drinks brands, the UK drinks industry has come together in a way not seen anywhere else in the world to help London’s cocktail bars get back on their feet.

A £15 festival wristband unlocks access to £6 Signature Serves in hundreds of the best bars in London - each hand-picked by the organisers for excellence. The festival will be specifically championing bars who are committed to customer safety and will be highlighting venues who are ticking all the boxes with regards to face coverings, cleanliness and distancing protocol.

There will be a schedule of physically distanced, ticketed events and some venues will also be hosting immersive pop-ups or extended special

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menus curated especially for London Cocktail Week 2020 - spreading the spirit of The Cocktail Village, which had to be cancelled this year right across the city.

Those not quite ready to venture out or not London-based can still get involved with tastings and masterclasses available to access digitally, plus an opportunity for people to enjoy quality drinks from the comfort of their home with a spotlight on at-home cocktail delivery.

Right now, bars need support more than ever and truly - every cocktail counts! October gives everyone the chance to get out and about, help the London bar scene and enjoy some delicious cocktails every single day.

Festival passes are available NOW via londoncocktailweek.com and available to collect from any of the participating bars once the festival begins.

London Cocktail Week is set to take place however if there is a second lockdown, it will postpone or pause in line with government advice.

If that happens, tickets will be fully transferable or refundable if preferred. #londoncocktailweek #everycocktailcounts #LondonIsOpen

“Right now, bars need support more than ever and truly - every cocktail counts! October gives everyone the chance to get out and about, help the London bar scene and enjoy some delicious cocktails every single day”

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In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many families have found themselves unexpectedly dealing with the administration of a loved one’s estate.

Unfortunately, this process is not always straightforward.

Wills and dependants – what’s the law?

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espite the deceased having made a Will, this does not prevent a claimant from bringing a claim to challenge the Will. There are a number of reasons the validity of a Will may be challenged. At a basic level, it is crucial that the procedure for signing and witnessing a Will is adhered to, otherwise the document will not be valid. Challenges may also be made for other reasons, including lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge or approval, undue Influence and fraud or forgery.

But what if you are a dependant and have not been included in the Will or do not fall within the Intestacy laws?

Certain classes of dependants can make a claim for financial provision from the estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Act’) from the date of commencement provided that the deceased died domiciled in England and Wales.

Who are the classes of dependants that can make a claim?

The Act provides that the deceased’s surviving spouse; a former spouse who has not remarried, a co-habitee who had lived with the deceased for a period of at least two years prior to the deceased’s death as husband and wife or civil partner, a child of the deceased or a child (not biological) of the family and any other qualifying person treated by the deceased as a dependant and who immediately before the death was 24 SEPTEMBER 2020

being maintained wholly or partly by the deceased, can potentially bring a claim under the Act for financial provision from the estate.

Subject to the claimant qualifying as a one of the above classes of dependant, the court has wide discretion to exercise its powers under the Act to make reasonable provision for the claimant. This might be an order for payment of a lump sum or a right to live in a property. The court’s powers can be far reaching.

The claimant will need to produce evidence to demonstrate how the deceased had contributed to their maintenance and their continued need for support. The court will take all evidence into account when deciding whether to make an order for financial provision from the deceased’s estate.

Time limit The Act provides that the claimant must bring their claim before the end of the period of six months from the date of the first grant of representation. Claimants wishing to bring a claim after this period will need to make an application to the court to bring the claim out of time.

Although there is case law that resulted in a widow being granted the right to pursue a claim for financial provision from her husband’s estate 26 years out of time, this decision is rare. The court will consider various factors to determine whether to grant permission to bring the claim out of time. Each case will be decided on its own facts.

If you think you have a potential claim against an estate, you should seek legal advice urgently.

At a basic level, it is crucial that the procedure for signing and witnessing a Will is adhered to

THE DETAILS Wellers Law Group Patricia Wollington is a Dispute Resolution Solicitor at Wellers Law Group, based in our London office and can be contacted on 020 7481 2422.

Wellers also has specialists in contentious probate matters at our offices in Sevenoaks 01732 457575 & Bromley 020 84644242 www.wellerslawgroup.com

REASONS NOT TO ARRANGE A WILL MY ESTATE AUTOMATICALLY PASSES TO MY SPOUSE Q. If you are married with children and you don’t have a valid Will,

when you die your estate will automatically pass to your spouse, so no need to worry. Correct?

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Actually no. Without a valid Will the rules of intestacy apply and they state that only the first ÂŁ270,000 (including property) of the estate plus your personal possessions pass automatically to your spouse or civil partner.

The remaining value of your estate is split, with your spouse or civil partner getting just half of the remainder. The other half is divided equally between the surviving children and if a son or daughter has already died, their children will inherit in their place.

In practical terms this could mean that your partner may have less income than you planned and the home may need to be sold to pay the beneficiaries.

There are many reasons for getting a Will arranged, but maybe the most important is simply to ensure that your estate goes to the people you most want to benefit.

To book an initial consultation by phone or video conferencing with a qualified lawyer about preparing a Will please contact your local Wellers Law Group office on the numbers below or email enquiries@wellerslawgroup.com.

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GREENWICH COMEDY FESTIVAL

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National Maritime Museum, Royal Museums Greenwich. 23-27 September 2020

n all-new al fresco twist on London’s leading comedy extravaganza is coming to the National Maritime Museum, Royal Museums Greenwich - featuring a stupendous line-up.

The reimagined Greenwich Comedy Festival will trade its Big Top tent for an open-air spectacle that once more presents the absolute best in comedy in a safe, enjoyable and new-look socially distanced environment.

To celebrate this momentous occasion the stars are out in full force, including the virtuosic BILL BAILEY, The Last Leg’s JOSH WIDDICOMBE, Irish master of grumpiness DYLAN MORAN, the multi-award winning SARA PASCOE, the supersonic wit of DARA O’BRIAIN, British Comedy Award winner AISLING BEA, The Mash Report’s NISH KUMAR, Taskmaster champ LOU SANDERS, Qi’s ALAN DAVIES, Have I Got News For You star SINDHU VEE, fast-rising PHIL WANG plus many more.

Tickets to this year’s event are sold in pairs with audiences seated on chairs in socially distanced plots in the stunning setting of the Queen’s House and National Maritime Museum.

Performances will take place on a huge domed stage with large LED screens bringing audiences closer to an incredible line-up of comedy marvels, guaranteeing socially distanced silliness come rain, wind or shine.

Now in its 12th year, the much-lauded event will naturally look a bit different. Closely following Government guidelines, additional safety measures will be in place such as staggered arrival times and gate points, one-way walkways, 52 06 SSEEPPTT EM B EBRE 2R0 2200 2 0 EM

mandatory face coverings, additional hygiene facilities and practices, and PPE-adorned staff.

This year, instead of the usual bars, street-food stalls and intervals, ticket holders can pre-select everything they need for an incredible night out.

When buying tickets audiences can choose one of the all-new drink & snack bundles bursting with a tasty selection from some of the UK’s finest creators.

Everyone has been determined to make this happen and help get the stand-up world back on its feet, working closely with the local council, the venue and suppliers to make sure they deliver an event that is safe for everyone, while still being enjoyable - and above all very funny!

To book tickets visit greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk Tickets £25 each (sold in pairs) 23rd to 27th September 2020 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF Top L-R: Nish Kumar; Nina Conti; Reginald D Hunter; Sara Pascoe; Left: Josh Widdicombe

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INDIVIDUALITY & INNOVATION Hever Castle to Host the First Craft Event in the South East This Year 10-13 September 2020

Craft In Focus has always been at the forefront of promoting the best of the UK’s designer makers and artists

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raft In Focus who stage the UK’s most popular craft events including those at RHS Gardens, is delighted to be staging its event at Hever Castle in September. This will be the first major craft fair to be held in the South East and is sure to be popular with visitors. Tickets will be limited and must be booked in advance. The event will be held in open-sided marquees within the award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds with the backdrop of the historic castle.

Craft In Focus has always been at the forefront of promoting the best of the UK’s designer makers and their high quality contemporary events have been placed above all other shows of their kind by The Independent.

Organiser, Rob Chapman says, “We are delighted to be able to stage our first mixed craft event of the year after so many events having been cancelled this year. Our event is a high quality contemporary craft fair and exhibitors and visitors appreciate the fact that we keep our standards high and have stuck with our principles of only allowing work made by the exhibitor to be presented. This has really set us apart from many other events. We hope that people will come and enjoy the event and see and purchase work from some of the many talented designer makers we have in the UK.” Craft In Focus events offer the public a calibre

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THE DETAILS Craft in Focus For further information visit: www.craftinfocus.com

of exhibitor not often seen at other craft fairs and the organiser has a strict policy of not allowing any bought in or imported work. All exhibitors have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented professional designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street.

The most exciting craft event in the South East

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Purchase direct from the very best makers in the UK

Putting the WOW back into Craft Fairs

Advanced Booking is required as tickets are being limited due to Covid-19 precautions. See website for full details and admission costs.

*Offer codes valid for adults and seniors on dates of craft fair only, tickets available from 1st August.

9.30am – 5.30pm Daily (Garden open until 6pm daily)

Admission to garden also gives admission to the craft fair.

Free entry for Hever Castle Annual Members but advanced booking required.

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UBER LAUNCHES RIVER BOAT SERVICE in partnership with Thames Clippers

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ondon’s black taxis or ‘a black cab’ or affectionately the ‘London Cabbie’ have and always will be part of what makes our capital so special to residents, commuters and tourists alike. They were already equipped to deal with Covid 19 having a glass partition separating the driver from passengers.

And the cabbies expert ‘Knowledge’ of London’s roads and little back streets holds no bounds.

For something different, Uber is launching a London commuter boat service in partnership with Thames Clippers. Rebranded Uber Boat, the 20-strong fleet will cover trips up and down the River Thames from Putney to Woolwich from 23 piers across London. The service will allow Uber users to book a river journey through the app and board using a QR code on their phone.

Uber Boat will be following all possible hygiene and social distancing rules, including reduced capacity and that passengers must wear face masks in line with Transport for London (TfL) guidance.

The San Francisco company has also confirmed that it will be charging passengers the same price for booking a boat as it does for their cabs.

Uber has already got bikes and food deliveries covered although their taxis are grounded as they await a London licence to be re-issued.

Last year it added London Tube and bus

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updates to the app. Uber could be on a mission to be the one-stop app for all your transport needs?

Uber’s regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe – Jamie Heywood, said in a statemen: “Many Londoners are looking for new ways to travel around the city, particularly when they start commuting back to work. Later this summer we will launch the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers in London as a means for people to arrange travel on the river and road, all through the Uber app.”

Delighted by the partnership, Thames Clipper’s co-founder and CEO Sean Collins further remarked, “The new partnership sees Thames Clippers and Uber, who both pride themselves on safety, reliability, and comfort, come together. It will allow us to link the two travel modes of river and road, providing Londoners and visitors with even more options to commute, visit, explore and enjoy our city by river.”

Thames Clippers tickets will still be available to buy elsewhere and the boats remain part of the Oyster network. Over 4.3 million people use the River Thames for commuting and travelling each year, and over 40 per cent of passengers have said they will increase their use of Thames Clippers in the future as an alternative means of getting around the city.

“The new partnership sees Thames Clippers and Uber, who both pride themselves on safety, reliability, and comfort, come together”

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Princess Beatrice marries in vintage:

How to choose the perfect pre-loved wedding dress

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The royal wore an upcycled gown lent to her by the Queen.

rincess Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a surprise ceremony, but what’s more unexpected was her choice of wedding dress.

Instead of enlisting a top designer to make a gown from scratch like so many royal brides before her, Beatrice opted for a customised vintage dress.

For her big day, she dipped into the Queen’s archives and found a Peau De Soie ivory taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell, trimmed with duchess satin and encrusted with diamantes.

The Queen wore the gown to the premier of Lawrence Of Arabia at the Odeon Leicester Square in December 1962, and again to the State Opening of Parliament in 1966.

Beatrice had the Queen’s senior dresser Angela Kelly and designer Stewart Parvin remodel the dress to make it appropriate for her wedding day, adding delicate capped sleeves. She topped off the outfit with another loan from the Queen – the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, which Elizabeth II also wore on her wedding day in 1947.

Over the last decade we’ve seen royals get married in pieces by top designers from Alexander McQueen to Givenchy, so Beatrice’s vintage choice is quite unique. The outfit was well received on social media, with one Twitter user writing: “Adorable couple and could not have picked a more perfect wedding dress for her than that elegant/whimsical, yet very vintage, sentimental ensemble she wore.”

Beatrice has also been praised for choosing a more sustainable option for her big day. Not only is re or upcycling an existing dress eco-friendly, but people often turn to pre-loved wedding dresses as they can offer something a little different to more modern designs.

“Princess Beatrice’s choice of wedding dress marks a point in the royal family’s iconic fashion choices, taking steps towards mindful consumption even on such an important day,” says Victoria Prew from rental platform HURR

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Collective (hurrcollective.com).

So if you’re looking to wear a vintage outfit on your wedding day, these top tips may help you find the perfect outfit…

Be open-minded and set aside plenty of time You might have your heart set on a particular designer from a certain era, but Prew warns against this. “Try not to be too focused on the designer; there are incredible options out there without the labels,” she says.

Head of pre-loved at eBay (ebay.co.uk) Emma Grant recommends you commit a fair amount of time to the hunt, saying: “The nature of vintage clothing is that you’ll need to have a good scroll

Kingsdown Meadow Open Weekend Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September from 10am to 7pm We invite you to take a close-up view of Kingsdown Meadow Residential Park – our stunning new development exclusively for over 45’s.

To ensure social distancing and hygiene measures are adhered to, please pre-book your viewing.

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before that one-of-a-kind gown catches your eye.”

Be targeted in your search “Try and find the best vintage sellers online, starting with Etsy or 1stdibs,” advises Prew.

To make life a bit easier for yourself, Grant says: “If you’re looking for a particular cut, style or era, be specific in your search. Naming brands or eras that are associated with the style you’re looking to emulate will help you narrow down the search to the most relevant items.”

Plan in advance Vintage wedding dresses tend to be one-of-a-kind, so it’s unlikely you’ll find a dress that fits you like a glove. This doesn’t mean you can’t wear it on your big day, but you’ll have to be a bit smart with planning. “Make sure there’s enough time to have your perfect piece altered,” says Prew. “Get the dress, then get it altered to perfection.”

Grant also says you should be flexible with sizing: “As it’s pre-loved, it might have also been altered at the time of buying to fit the owner, so you may have to size up or down to get the fit that works for you. Always get in touch with the seller to check the specific measurements.”

As well as tailoring the outfit to fit, Grant recommends shortening hemlines or streamlining waists to give your vintage look a modern touch.

Search for accessories You might not have the Queen’s tiara handy for your wedding, that doesn’t mean you can’t take inspiration from Beatrice and hunt for vintage accessories to go with your dress.

“Vintage is also great for crowns and earrings,” says Prew. “Going vintage means you can guarantee your choice will be ‘timeless’ rather than ‘trendy’ – it’s your day, so make a statement.”

Consider its condition “While a few buttons or sequins missing shouldn’t put you off investing in a great quality, pre-owned wedding dress, more significant signs of wear and tear require further thought,” Grant says. “Don’t risk your money on items that are fraying, holed and stained as, chances are, trying to repair a gown and get a good colour match will be trickier to get away with. If the dress hasn’t been professionally cleaned by the seller, consider getting this done yourself.”

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“Make sure there’s enough time to have your perfect piece altered,” says Prew.

“Get the dress, then get it altered to perfection””

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Bright Minds, Bright Futures At Bromley High Junior School, every day is a chance to immerse yourself in an exciting learning journey, exploring new opportunities and developing self-confidence through engaging with a broad academic and creative curriculum, enhanced by a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

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e are delighted to be opening our new inspiring and innovative extension facilities this term, supporting us to honour our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible learning environment alongside exceptional teaching. With a new fully equipped science laboratory, dance and drama studio, food technology space, digital hub, library and art studio, the girls start to form ideas about what interests them and provoke thoughts for an aspirational future. These specialist spaces complement our existing excellent music and sport facilities to offer a wide range of experiences that make our unique Bromley High Junior School offer.

We believe our bright minds curriculum and excellent pastoral care provides a foundation for developing tenacity and resilience in our girls.

We recognise and value the importance of the natural world and its positive impact on wellbeing.

Therefore, our natural light-filled, specialist teaching spaces have been specifically designed

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to embrace the panoramic views of our extensive green and vibrant grounds; bringing the outdoors inside. When our minds are calm and we have a positive sense of self identity, we can approach learning with more clarity and energy; our girls willingly face challenge and display an intellectual curiosity.

Joining us in Reception, the girls harness their natural curiosity within their new bespoke, extended learning environment, purposefully designed to reflect all areas of the Foundation Stage. Guided by our expert Early Years Team, the girls collaborate with their peers and learn to become independent learners, gaining knowledge and skills to equip them for the next stage of more formal learning.

Of course, the best way to experience our wonderful learning environment is through a personalised tour and we look forward to welcoming you.

We believe our bright minds curriculum and excellent pastoral care provides a foundation for developing tenacity and resilience in our girls

THE DETAILS Bromley High School To book a one-to-one meeting with our Head of Junior School or register for our Virtual Open Day on Saturday 3rd October visit www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net

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A MAYFIELD EDUCATION COMBINES ACADEMIC RIGOUR, BREADTH OF OPPORTUNITY AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. The School has an excellent academic record, exceptional pastoral care and an extensive co-curricular programme.

Every girl is encouraged and supported to find her strengths and develop them in an inspiring learning environment, which encourages independent critical thinking, determination and resilience. Mayfield girls develop a lifelong love of learning, a range of transferable skills that will prepare them for their futures and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Mayfield’s ethos reflects its Catholic foundation and encourages integrity, initiative, respect and a desire to be the best you can be within a vibrant and inclusive community.

For the past 150 years, Mayfield has nurtured generations of enterprising, purposeful young women with the skills and confidence to make a positive difference in the world.

To experience all that is special about Mayfield, we invite you to visit via our Virtual Open Morning on Saturday 26th September 2020. To register or for further information, please email our Registrar, Mrs Shirley Coppard, at registrar@mayfieldgirls.org.

We look forward to welcoming you.

FACILITIES INCLUDE • State-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre • Concert Hall • Tennis Academy • Fitness Suite and Dance Studio • Heated indoor swimming pool • Equestrian Centre on-site with facilities for up to 28 horses • Olympic sized indoor and outdoor sand schools • Extensive daily minibus service covering large areas of Kent and Sussex

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Bishop Challoner celebrates success B

ishop Challoner has much to celebrate this year with 95 percent of students achieving grade 9-4 in five or more subjects, with 92.3 percent gaining at least five GCSEs including mathematics and English Language.

100 percent 9-4 grades were achieved in art, biology, chemistry, computing, design technology, drama French, Latin, music, physical education, physics and Spanish. In addition, at least half of all grades in biology, chemistry, computing, Latin and music were grades 9–7.

Headteacher Paula Anderson said, ‘The students have faced many challenges this year during an uncertain period of time and we are very proud indeed of their achievements. Our hard working Year 11 students have gained some outstanding results. I would like to thank the staff for their pastoral and academic guidance and for the support that they have given. Bishop Challoner allows the opportunity to encourage, nurture, develop and inspire pupils to achieve their very best’.

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This year, the school community also celebrated a 100 percent pass rate at A level, A*-C grades, the best results in over seven years.

45.5 percent of grades achieved were A*-A and 81.8 percent A*-B grades.

Headteacher, Paula Anderson said, ‘The hard work, commitment and dedication of the students has brought success and I am incredibly proud of all that they have achieved in what has been a challenging period. The support and dedication of the staff and parents have enabled the students to gain places at universities of their choice’.

Our next Open Day will be on Saturday 3rd October. Please visitwww. bishopchallonerschool.com to register.

THE DETAILS Bishop Challoner School Please contact Miss Nicola Ridley, Admissions Registrar, on 020 8460 3546 or email admissions@ bishopchallonerschool.com to make an appointment or if you wish to apply.

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Breaside Preparatory School Early Years

The best start in life A

t Breaside Preparatory School, our priority is always the health, safety, and wellbeing of the children in our care, their families and our staff. It’s at the core of what we do and we firmly believe that happy children make better learners.

During the pandemic we have taken the best steps to ensure the littlest people in our care can return to school as quickly and safely as possible.

We give our children a solid start from the very beginning, Early Years isn’t an add on, it really is the foundation for life and we absolutely strive to get that plan in action from day one. Our children consistently exceed their early learning goals, achieving higher than national standards in attainment.

All children are different, with different needs at different times. Our teachers know and love their children individually and understand how to get the best out of each of them. Here at Breaside our days are full of exciting and enriching opportunities that allow all our children to thrive.

Naturally, parents want capable, highly

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qualified teachers. But it is equally and sometimes more important, that they are empathetic. Parents want children to be supported with their feelings, whatever they may be. Our teachers regularly share best practice, and with care and compassion embrace the latest educational methodology.

Nonetheless, expertise is very much at the core of Breaside’s education. The level of expertise is to be celebrated. We can clearly demonstrate the high-end questioning from children, our knowledge of them and the value-added specialist-taught subjects to children as young as pre-school age. Our Early Years children enjoy the same level of care as all our Breaside children.

In a world of uncertainty, there is one thing that remains constant, the importance of education. Children, now more than ever, need expert guidance to navigate their way to success and it is never too early to start. Breaside Early Years offers the perfect blend of educational expertise, love and a global outlook, to give children the very best start in life.

We give our children a solid start from the very beginning, Early Years isn’t an add on, it really is the foundation for life

THE DETAILS Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road, Bromley Kent BR1 2PR Call 020 8460 0916 or email info@breaside.co.uk www.breaside.co.uk

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Bickley Park School

A Global Outlook Bickley Park is an outstanding school which blends traditional prep school strengths with innovative approaches to boys’ education.

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he aim is to give pupils a global outlook with a resilience for change, at the same time as preparing them for a future incorporating diverse communities in a challenging and interactive world.

With one hundred years experience of teaching boys, the school thoroughly understands that studying needs to be relevant and engaging to boys interests and needs. Last year the school opened the doors of a brand new state-of-the-art science centre. The two storey building blends in seamlessly behind the current sports hall on the prep department site and comprises two high-quality science labs, which also function as classrooms. The new centre incorporates cutting edge design with combined practical and theory learning spaces, providing a contemporary and spacious science facility ideally suited to today’s collaborative teaching methods.

Patrick Wenham, Headmaster, said: “I believe it is extremely important to ensure that the boys at Bickley Park have an outward looking perspective and that we are preparing them for their future in an increasingly technologically linked, global community. I

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ensure that our curriculum is always developing to reflect this so that the boys have the best understanding of the world in which they are going to be living and working.

At Bickley Park, we aim to develop the leaders of the future, who aspire to make the most of their lives whilst contributing towards their communities.”

Bickley Park School has now reopened in line with Government guidance and with all possible safety measures in place to prioritise the boys and staff.

We aim to develop the leaders of the future, who aspire to make the most of their lives whilst contributing towards their communities

THE DETAILS Bickley Park School The Headmaster is holding one-to-one conversations either by phone or online with prospective parents. Please contact us on 0208 467 2195 or admissions@ bickleyparkschool.co.uk if you would like to discuss a Bickley Park education for your son.

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BABINGTON HOUSE SCHOOL

INSPIRING TEACHERS, INSPIRING CHILDREN It is reported that demand for places at private schools has jumped by as much as 30 per cent because parents of state-educated children fear that they have fallen behind during lockdown.

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t Babington, where pupils have logged in daily for registration and benefited from a full curriculum of live online lessons and activities, we have certainly seen an increase in admissions enquiries.

The digital divide between the state and private school sector has been more evident during lockdown and smaller class sizes have made it easier to provide online learning.

Smaller class size is one of the main reasons why you send your child to an independent school, it is proven they learn more quickly and a class of 20 children is ideal. Immediately pupils are placed in a situation where they engage and interact with each other and with their teacher, they are surrounded with attention and encouragement, creating an excellent climate for learning.

In schools with small class sizes, usually found within independent schools, any issues are identified much earlier and can be addressed and supported.

Students generally behave better and get more work done, the teacher gets to know their pupils better and lasting friendships are formed amongst the children, creating a strong class and school community.

But small class size alone does not ensure an excellent education. The quality of the teaching, the school leadership, the size of the school, the amount of parent involvement, are important to consider too.

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At whatever stage of their education, finding the right school for your child is so important, it should be an environment where he or she can be happy, learn and thrive.

Babington is an excellent school achieving amazing results and inspiring pupils from the Sixth Form right down to the Nursery. Babington’s Early Years provision is top of the Bromley Borough league tables for the third year running.

The school has just over 420 pupils from 3 to 18 and is co-educational throughout. Babington achieves excellent results but also believes in developing the whole child, encouraging pupils to become confident, enabled young people.

Being a small school has BIG advantages. It has high standards of behaviour, dress and conduct, benefiting from no more than 20 children in a class and a strong sense of community. Babington is committed to outstanding music, drama, sport and the arts in their broadest sense and offers a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities.

Headmaster, Tim Lello comments “Our commitment to provide an academic and wellrounded education, tailored to the needs of our pupils is really paying off. Our pupils and parents have been rightly impressed by the excellent and full programme of on-line lessons and support we have provided during the lockdown and we are achieving excellent results.”

The digital divide between the state and private school sector has been more evident during lockdown

THE DETAILS Babington House School See for yourself www.babingtonhouse.com and register for our next Open Morning on 10th October 2020.

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beyond school. Respect, responsibility, resilience and reflection are learnt through the programme, and students also learn how to communicate with each other as part of a team and in leading a team.

These activities also help them to become accurate decision-makers - another important asset for later life. Benefits from the more physical activities help improve students’ health, wellbeing and fitness levels in order to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Education is about much more than achieving the right grades.

Nick Creed, Deputy Head of Co-curricular at Hurst College explains why as much value is placed on what goes on outside of the classroom as inside.

Why does Hurst use the term co-curricular rather than extra-curricular?

We regard co-curricular activities as being key to the all-round education of every individual student, and use the term co-curricular because we believe that activities should run alongside the academic curriculum as part of the weekly timetable. Skills that are learnt through cocurricular activities can be transferred to the classroom.

Sport and games are compulsory throughout the week and the service afternoon is compulsory for students in years 10/11, whilst the majority of Sixth Formers continue to be part of the service programme. Dance and drama are compulsory for Year 9s and have protected slots as part of the weekly timetable; music activities such as choir and orchestra also have protected slots. Specialist sports during games sessions include archery, climbing, rowing, sailing and mountain-biking.

Through these activities students will not only develop a range of qualities and gain certain skills but they might also be introduced to a pastime or hobby which they can enjoy throughout their lives.

Why are co-curricular opportunities so important in a child’s education?

The range of activities provide many opportunities for students to try new ventures, confront risks and learn from experience – all crucial aspects in developing skills for life. The aim of the programme is to equip students with the skills and experience to make a success of their lives

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Which co-curricular events are most popular?

We encourage students to engage in as much of the programme as possible – as members of dance companies or sports teams, performing in drama or music productions or taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award.

There are highly qualified staff to deliver the activities and to bring out the best in each student.

Some discover talents they didn’t realise they had first team rugby players have also taken lead roles in the Dance Showcase. By the time students leave us, the majority will have performed in a sports team, on the stage, as well as having marched with the CCF and been involved with an environmental activity.

Do you actively encourage girls to take part in activities traditionally favoured by boys and vice versa?

The programme is not focused on gender and therefore activities are not gender-specific. Boys are equally involved in dance as girls; and in sport, some teams consist of boys and girls – particularly cricket and hockey.

How did you deal with co-curricular activities during remote learning?

One of the most interesting challenges was to redesign the school day to adapt to the new way of learning. Some creative timetabling allowed for an earlier finish each day without losing any of the co-curricular provision. This last point proved critical: by continuing to offer a programme of assemblies, sports sessions, choir and orchestra practices, drama rehearsals, activities sessions and CCF, the regular rhythms of school life continued – and the students stayed fit, healthy and active. hppc.co.uk

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‘Giraffe Girls’ How can we support children to thrive in light of the recent changes to schooling?

Victoria Goodson, Head of Prep, Sydenham High School tells us more

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ince March 2020, we have all experienced unprecedented changes to our daily lives. Education transitioned from the classroom to the home and children had to adapt quickly to their new learning environments, in the most part working in isolation, with many children requiring new levels of independence, and adapting to new ways of engaging with their teachers and classmates. At Sydenham High Prep School, pupils regularly referred to themselves as ‘Giraffe Girls’; standing tall, not being afraid to try new things. They talked about their ‘Growth Mindsets’; not giving up when things became difficult. In addition to this, the creativity and ingenuity shown by pupils was astonishing and confidence and progress in online learning rose. In June and July, as children started to return to school, they continued to show these new levels of independence and resilience, adapting again to new practices and routines designed to keep them safe, including new classroom environments, new ways of learning and new hygiene procedures.

Certainly, these changes have brought some limitations. Children may not be able to handle

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shared books at school as frequently as before, however, there are lots of other ways to support children with their reading. Books are only some of the valuable resources we use when teaching children to read. Comics, magazines, webpages, signs, recipes and instructions are all useful reading materials.

In considering how to best support children with the recent and potentially ongoing changes to school life, we can look back at how brilliantly children have already adapted. By continuing to support children to be creative and innovative in their approaches to new challenges, we can help them to become fantastic problem-solvers and to develop a sense of ownership for their own learning. By continuing to encourage children, especially when things don’t go as planned, we can support them to be fearless and resilient. By continuing to model kindness and patience, we encourage children to do the same. In supporting children to develop all of these qualities, we are supporting them to be confident and adaptable learners, developing some of the most valuable skills and attitudes they will need to be happy and successful both in school and beyond.

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A brief history of the cArdigAn, from the Queen to tAylor swift

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The humble cardi is becoming cool again. By Katie Wright

o mark the release of her new album Folklore and first single Cardigan, Taylor Swift took the unusual step of selling an actual cardigan alongside more traditional merchandise, like hoodies and T-shirts.

A replica of the one Swift wears in her Cardigan video – a thick cable knit V-neck sweater in cream with black stripe edging, that has three stars on each sleeve – has already sold out on the singer’s online store.

Famous fans including actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia have

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posted photos on Instagram wearing the cardigans, they’d been gifted by the singer.

It’s surprising to see such a wintry garment gaining popularity in summer, but the cardigan has a way of popping back into fashion just when it seems to have gone for good.

From its earliest origins to the present day, here some of the faces who have helped make the cardigan famous…

7th eArl of cArdigAn The knitted sweater takes its name from the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell,

“the cardigan has a way of popping back into fashion just when it seems to have gone for good”

a lieutenant general in the British army. Lord Cardigan, famous for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, was known for wearing a short, woollen sleeveless waistcoat to keep warm during the failed offensive in the 1800s.

It is thought to have been trimmed in fur.

After the war, the practical knitwear item reportedly became rather popular outside the military, and cardigans began to be widely produced.

dresses for formal occasions, when it comes to off-duty style, Her Majesty is all about cardigans.

Usually teaming a blouse and pleated skirt with a loose, open cardigan in a muted hue, the Queen has been pictured in button-down sweaters for decades, most recently when the monarch met her newest great grandchild, Archie.

Kurt Cobain

CoCo Chanel Credited with popularising cardigans for women in the 1920s, it’s said that French fashion designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel preferred a button-down sweater because she didn’t like the way traditional pullovers messed up her hair when she put them on.

Inspired by the legendary designer’s early work, cardigans and knitted jackets are still seen on the Chanel catwalk and in boutiques today.

“the Queen has been pictured in buttondown sweaters for decades”

At the other end of the style spectrum, rock icon Kurt Cobain introduced a whole new generation to the cardigan in the Nineties. The Nirvana frontman took an item of clothing usually seen on grannies and grandpas and made it cool, wearing moth-eaten chunky knits with band T-shirts and battered jeans.

One of the singer’s most famous cardigans, worn for the band’s 1993 MTV Unplugged gig, sold at auction for $334,000 (£260,000).

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While the Queen favours brightly coloured coat

Preppy, fine-knit cardigans from brands like J. Crew were a mainstay in Michelle Obama’s wardrobe as First Lady, reportedly leading to a spike in sales as fans sought to emulate her elegant style.

On the night Barack Obama was elected as President in 2008, the First Lady wore a black cardigan over her red and black Narciso Rodriguez dress.

taylor Swift Now, with the release of Folklore, Taylor Swift has put the cardigan back on the map once more.

Given the pop star’s huge reach (she has 137.5 million followers on Instagram) we predict we’ll be seeing more cosy cardis in the shops once autumn rolls round.

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Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells welcomes private patients as part of new NHS agreement during covid-19 pandemic

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uffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has welcomed the opportunity to support patients at its Tunbridge Wells Hospital with elective hospital care as part of the independent sector-wide contract extension with the NHS, announced this month.

Penny Pontet, Hospital Director at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, explains: “The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. Our hospital team is looking forward to welcoming people from our local communities who have been

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waiting patiently for access to our hospital services during the pandemic.

“The agreement between the independent sector and the NHS allows our hospital to offer access to more of our hospital services including outpatient services, diagnostics, oncology treatments, day case and inpatient surgery including orthopaedics, general, bariatric, gynaecology and urology surgery to people with health insurance or who are paying themselves, as we did before the pandemic. We are also continuing to care for NHS patients, working closely with the fantastic teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to reduce waiting times and free up capacity within the NHS. “Our experienced infection prevention team are ensuring that everyone that comes into our hospital receives high quality care in a safe environment. For example, we are taking people’s temperatures upon arrival, wearing PPE, and implementing new zones to help maintain social distancing.

We are also offering remote consultations for patients and our end-to-end connected services make us stand out in our care for people of all ages, from fitness and wellbeing to treatment and recovery.”

Our hospital team is looking forward to welcoming people from our local communities who have been waiting patiently for access to our hospital services during the pandemic.

THE DETAILS Nuffield Health For a virtual tour of the social distancing measures and safety procedures Nuffield Health’s hospitals have implemented, visit: www.nuffieldhealth.com/welcome

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Bespoke Elegance Dominic Walmsley started his jewellery career as an apprentice goldsmith in London in 1983. Taking inspiration from his travels and historical styles he established his jewellery company in London in 1991 and is a regular exhibitor at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Fair.

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ominic’s shop is based in Riverhead, Kent where all of his jewellery is designed and made by his small team of craftsmen using traditional techniques to create beautiful bespoke pieces. Dominic believes that to have a successful business it is vital to provide impeccable customer service, quality in design and craftmanship and an environment in which one feels friendly and relaxed With his workshop on-site he is able to undertake regular jewellery services such as valuations and repairs, also one of Dominic’s specialities, re-designing existing, out of fashion jewellery and transforming it into fabulous new pieces.

Dominic’s latest creations have become his passion after being inspired by the French post-impressionist painters of the pointillism movement.

Their technique of painting was to use tiny dots of various pure colours which became blended in the viewer’s eye.

After admiring many of the paintings of post-impressionist artists such as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, Dominic creates ‘one of a kind’ pieces of jewellery using gemstones as his palette, combining complimentary colours mounted in gold or platinum which depict a season, part of a picture or a blend of colours that remind the wearer of a special holiday memory, making each piece totally unique.

Since lock-down, Dominic says he has noticed an increasing desire even from younger customers, for quality pieces that hold a higher personal and emotional value, locally bought, rather than from faceless brands made in the Far East. He says, “I am passionate about buying local or buying British, especially when the quality of our goods is so high”.

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I am passionate about buying local or buying British, especially when the quality of our goods is so high

THE DETAILS Dominic Walmsley Jewellery If you would like to discuss any jewellery matter please contact info@dominicwalmsley.com 01732 779555.

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LoNDoN STyLE Inspired by fashion and style on the streets of London, this beautiful silk square features original illustrations by Emma, framed by an orange coral and leopard print border. 100% silk twill finished with hand rolled edges. 90cm x 90cm. just-add-style.com

wE LovE This Morris Blue Fruit Silk Tie by Fox & Chave. 150x8cm. foxandchave.com

KEEP yoUr CooL Don’t let the coming colder weather dampen your style - make a statement or keep it subtle with these cosy knitted jumpers. In four of our most popular designs, the reverse of each jumper features one of Sophie’s striking animal illustrations. sophieallport.com 62 SEPTEMBER 2020

Emerson Park Retirement Village & Care Home A perfect place for family memories.

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OuTDOOR LIVIng bEAUTIFULLy brIGHT Give your home and garden that truly mediterranean feel with these bright artisan plates & Cushions by Le Botteghe d’Arte of Sardinia. With free UK Delivery. charltonisland.com

HAvE A SPooKy GooD TIME THIS HALLowEEN SEASoN Logi’s Firepits are perfect for the Halloween season, something to match your lit-up pumpkins. The days are getting longer and the evenings colder and we have the best thing to keep you warm. Light one of our firepits, get cosy and toast some marshmallows with your kids just in time for Halloween! Or get together with friends and family to celebrate the spooky season and have your very own bonfire. It is the perfect centrepiece for any party to keep everyone warm but most importantly to wow your guests. logifirepits.com

A PErFECT PAIr The special edition “keep your cool” champagne bucket has been paired with a waterproof picnic blanket to create stylish and very practical musthave picnic accessories. heating-and-plumbing.com

PLANTING THE SEED Create a green and colourful space in your patio or balcony with the House Doctor Pho set of planters. The planters are made of ceramic ware, and they come with a gorgeous, unique glaze where you will not find two identical items. vivalagoon.com 66 sEP tEM b Er 2020

wE LovE This Dotty Small Watering Can. beaumonde.co.uk

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BE AT ONE

WITH NATURE

Bring the outside in with Schmidt’s Sencha matt green cabinets and ingenious island planter.

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ver the past few months, as we stayed at home to protect lives and help the NHS, our kitchens became a sanctuary to spend time with the family. With home cooking an everyday necessity and dining out a thing of the past, we learnt to love our kitchens again.

Whether it was baking an Instagram-ready banana bread or trying out a new recipe using limited ingredients, we turned to our kitchens as a source of comfort, a place where we could sit and contemplate, get on with work, keep an eye on the children during home schooling and relax with a glass of wine at the end of the

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day. Spending more time at home also meant enjoying the garden or for those without, taking advantage of local parks and green spaces. Now we are continuing to embrace nature and its calming effects in a new way and it’s with this in mind that Schmidt has introduced the perfect way to bring the outside in.

With 60 years of made-to-measure experience, Schmidt is an expert in creating bespoke designs to suit your needs and lifestyle. As well as staying one step ahead of the latest trends, Schmidt also offers classic kitchens for that enduring, timeless look. To

We turned to our kitchens as a source of comfort, a place to sit and contemplate and relax with a glass of wine at the end of the day

help you be at one with nature all year round, whatever the season, Schmidt has designed the perfect kitchen environment with a combination of matt green Sencha cabinets that echo the lush greenery outside, stoneeffect Rocca Grey laminate worktop and an ingenious island with in-built planter for fresh herbs whenever you need them.

The island is ultra-practical as well as eyecatching. With plenty of drawer storage, a geometric undermounted sink, professionalstyle tap and pop-up plug sockets for small appliances or phone charging, it also features an integrated planter for keeping fresh herbs close to hand when cooking. You could also use it for succulents or ferns to add a burst of greenery. The front of the island has a Laser textured front while the back comprises the Schmidt Arcos door with drawer pack, both in a crisp Celest white finish.

As well as the textural Laser door finish, the island is also shown with functional shelving as a practical add-on. Perfect for storing dried ingredients as well as everyday crockery and cookware, it keeps everything you use regularly close to hand, saving time and creating an easy, ergonomic space. The shelving is also adjustable to suit different needs while the open design further enhances the light and airy feel of this Schmidt kitchen, which features large skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the breathtaking garden outside.

The cabinetry surrounding the large fourdoor fridge-freezer features door fronts from the Schmidt Arcos Supermat collection.

Shown in a natural matt green, there are four additional colours to choose from. Go for a consistent colour theme throughout or choose a mix and match look for added interest and a truly unique design. Open storage allows you to display further greenery to enhance the inside-out look and feel while the handleless finish complements a smooth, streamlined effect.

As well as staying one step ahead of the latest trends, Schmidt also offers classic kitchens for that enduring, timeless look THE DETAILS Schmidt Kitchens and Interior Solutions 14-18 London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1AJ 01732 755555 info@schmidt-sevenoaks.com www.schmidt-sevenoaks.com SEPTEMBER 2020 69

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ORIGIN’S ECO-SWIM RANGE Features: • Contemporary design • Eco friendly credentials • Low energy LED lighting • Modern and hygienic pool finish The ‘Eco Swim’ range presents the opportunity to upgrade your swimming pool with Origin’s sports pack, adding counter current swim devices to give you an endless swimming experience.

Owning an Origin pool is about more than just the pool itself, it’s about the lifestyle that comes with it and with the ‘Eco-Swim’ range you get all that and more. Your swimming pool and pool house will become a centre of wellness and exercise for everyone to enjoy.

If you’re looking for a space to completely relax in, Origin understand this can take a different form for everyone and will tailor your pool to your needs, whether you need an entertaining space, a bar area or somewhere for the children to play.

Origin have been helping customers realise their dreams for over 40 years, let them help you with yours.

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he team at Origin have been hard at work and are excited to announce their highly anticipated indoor pool ‘EcoSwim’ range. This modern and hassle free style aims to give you a variety of choices and sizes that show the best of Origin, bringing your dream of owning an indoor swimming pool to life. The stylish ‘Eco-Swim’ range offers an amazing fully heated indoor pool with a state of the art pool lining system and contemporary internal finish.

An Origin natural timber building is made from fully renewable sources and blends beautifully into a garden setting, helping you feel at one with nature. They’re also putting their best green foot forward and incorporating sustainable and eco friendly elements, making the ‘Eco Swim’ their most economical design yet. This new design is not only good for the environment but it will save you time and money in the long run due to its excellent insulation values. The pool comes with an easy clean filtration system to keep the water sparkling, with a low chemical sanitation system that gives you clean, warm water perfect for everyday swimming. The pool house includes fully porcelain tiled floors, giving you that feeling of luxury every time you step out of your pool.

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

Play pool with style

Fusiontables present the new Black Label Edition A new digital printed tempered glass table tops technology to open an unlimited range of design possibilities and customization Black Label turns your dining pool table concept into a glamourous, scratch resistant and timeless piece of art. More than ever it is time to take care of your family and your home.

Check the other colors and timbers available : www.fusiontables.com

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INTERIORS LITTLE EArTH With plenty of us spending more time indoors, the home is increasingly the place to entertain and impress. This beautiful and bespoke curved cabinet is a stylish focal point. Whip up a drink and gather nearby with your loved ones. littleearthdesign.co.uk

FrENCH FANCy The French Bedroom Company collections of French furniture, contemporary lighting and quirky accessories are for those who want a bit of sassy French style in their bedroom. Born out of a fascination of French designs, textures, craftsmanship, heritage, and history, the collections are fun and feminine - with quality at the core. Beautifully made French designs combine with quirky and contemporary lighting and accessories to create interiors that are eye-catching, elegant, inspiring, chic and most importantly, unique! L-R: Mulberry Silk Bed Linen by Gingerlily; Pom Poms on Parade Bed Linen set. frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

CHrISTMAS IS CoMING Hallway happiness is so simple when you’ve a beautiful setting to come home to! You too can create your own special Christmas magic using festive wreaths and garlands. lights4fun.co.uk

STyLISH STorAGE Spice up your humble abode with a unique sideboard or media unit from Housecosy. If you are planning on a spring clean in your home, sideboards and media units are always a great addition for introducing that extra bit of storage that your hallway, bedroom or living room craves. housecosy.com 72 SEPTEMBER 2020

wALL To wALL The Shop Floor Project are excited to launch new collections of original paintings, textiles and prints, all framed by the wonderful framers in Cambridge. theshopfloorproject.com

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A beautiful spring display

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ou may still be enjoying the summer, but if you want a gorgeous display of spring bulbs, you need to start planting them soon.

Narcissi, snowdrops, grape hyacinths, fritillarias and tulips all make great displays, and can be planted from late summer through to the end of autumn if you want a riot of colour in spring. So check out these favourites to plant this year for a fantastic spring display…

pots or sunny borders where they will grow to around 25cm, flowering in April and May. £6.90 for 10 bulbs, farmergracy.co.uk

Fritillaria imperialis ‘Red Beauty If you want some rich, warm colour in spring, this statuesque cultivar, new for 2020, will give you striking deep red flower bells in April and May, growing up to 90cm tall. It prefers free-draining humus-rich soil with added grit or organic matter for extra drainage. Plant it in sun or partial shade.

Crown imperials, as fritillaria are also known, look great in the open garden or in groups of three in large tubs or pots.

Jacques Amand £6.50 each; jacquesamandint.com Muscari armeniacum ‘Mountain Lady’ A twist on the traditional grape hyacinth, ‘Mountain Lady’, which grows to just 20cm, has paler blue flower spikes that appear bicoloured as they burst from their white buds. Perfect for front of border spots, or in containers to brighten up patios from March to May. Plant plenty of them for the best display.

Thompson & Morgan, from £10.99 for 25 bulbs; thompson-morgan.com

Anemone ‘Fullstar Blue’ One of the latest introductions from the exquisite range of Israeli anemones, ‘Fullstar Blue’ produces large, fully double blooms in the richest shade of mauve-blue. Plant the bulbs in autumn and overwinter them in a sheltered space for best results. When the weather warms in spring, they’ll start to sprout and can then be transferred to patio 74 SEPTEMBER 2020

Tulip ‘Eyelash’ These unusual bulbs, new for this year, have white outer petals and a deep rich pinkish-purple fringe that provide an eye-catching burst of colour. They’ll grow to around 55cm, doing best in well-drained soil with some sunshine. The large, robust flowers bloom in May and make great cut flowers as well as a stunning outdoor display. Plant them in groups for maximum impact.

Bloms Bulbs, £11.70 for 10; blomsbulbs.com

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AUTUMN WALL DECOR COLOURS I

ntroducing an original marbled range of wallpapers and prints made in the traditional Japanese Art of Suminagashi, meaning ‘floating ink’.

Each piece is unique and colours are chosen for individual interiors and seasons. For Autumn 2020 colours are chosen in burnt orange, luxe blues and warm metallics such as bronze & gold.

The process of Suminagashi involves colours being placed on the water surface, which then begin to expand on the water. They are only encouraged to move by air, nothing else disturbs the surface. The colours move in an organic way when a dynamic pattern has been shaped, Natascha makes a print by placing and moving the paper on the water.

Both wallpaper making & paper marbling have been listed as an endangered craft by the Heritage Crafts Association. Driven to preserve these crafts, Natascha brings them alive on larger pieces, as abstract paintings. Therefore making them contemporary and accessible. natmaks.com

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Style up your home wine and cocktail game

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ant to take staying in to the next level? Sam Wylie-Harris shakes things up with the snazziest stemware and home

bar accessories.

Thanks to social distancing, quarantinis and staycations, we’ve become a dab hand at fixing our own drinks and mixing up a storm at home.

We’re buying more wine online, spirit sales are still soaring and we’re making the most of the change of bar scene.

So much so, lavishing time and money on our drinking rituals at home has become much more of an affordable luxury, with cocktail equipment and ‘atelier du vin’ for every mood and budget.

Sip in splendour with these stylish buys…

John Lewis & Partners Swoon Raine Bar Cart – Gold (above) This Art Deco style bar cart mixes up white and pink marble with a brass finished frame and bottom wooden tray, garnished with bottle holder rings to prevent slipping and sliding. Ideal for luxurious gatherings, it’ll add some cocktail theatre to late-summer soirees when the sun goes down. £449, John Lewis Artland Tropical Leaves Glassware With their exotic palm leaf print and mirrored silver finish,. these gorgeous glasses will glisten when they catch the sunlight, or soft glow of a storm lantern. They’ll make everything you serve 78 SEPTEMBER 2020

taste a touch more exciting too.

From £20.50 for Set of Two DOF Tumblers to £25.95 for Set of Two Gin Glasses, Wine Glasses, Champagne Saucers and Martini Glasses, Not Just Jugs

“these gorgeous glasses will glisten when they catch the sunlight”

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Yvonne Ellen Cocktail Hour Cheetah Glass Ice Bucket & Wood Lid – Clear/Natural Glamorous and wild, this decadent ice bucket, with its Art Deco inspired design, makes a striking addition to cocktail trolleys and hints at the high life. £30, John Lewis Hudson Living Verna Drinks Trolley – Bronze (above) One of the things we love most about this trolley is you can get a lot on it! With an antique gold finish, smooth casters and toughened glass shelves, it’s a cocktail-lovers cabinet on wheels. A high roller, it can hold magnums of wine or spirits and won’t groan under the weight of a whisky decanter or fancy implements. Cheers! £369 (other items from a selection), Very

be beautifully styled – much like a dressing table – with all our hero labels, crystal and decorative drinking decos. This stylish circular one has two glass shelves and can be wheeled with ease. £375 (other decos from a selection), Graham & Green

Pink Martini Gin Glasses – Set of 4 A treat to toast, deluxe drinks, such as a legendary martini, deserve these chic glasses, which scream jazz age, flapper dresses and cocktail couture. £39.95, Audenza

Kara Circular Drinks Trolley Cocktail trolleys are timeless and trending bigtime, from boutique hotel bars to our very own front rooms. Part of the appeal is that they can

Forge De Laguiole Sommelier – Olivewood Premium Box If you’re prepared to shell out to keep up with the somms – and master the art of good wine service – this professional bottle opener deserves your finest vintage. £179, Farrar & Tanner Aldsworth Wine Store – Spruce This stellar chest with a galvanised metal top has the capacity for 32 bottles of vino (angled so the cork stays moist), along with two upper drawers with storage for wine preservers, coasters and dining accessories. £350, Garden Trading 80 SEPTEMBER 2020

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