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The fixtures you install outside are the ones that make the true first impression. Your outdoor lighting sets the tone for the style and character of your home, ready for your guests to enter. With the right choice of LED lighting, your front door can offer a very warm welcome.

Consider using downlights and uplighters towards your doorway entrance for an inviting home.

If your home is not wired for surveillance, outdoor lighting is a critical safety feature to light up any dark corners that cannot be seen at night.

The new Philips LED PIR Floodlight is a great choice for this, the sensor will automatically turn the light on when any visitor approaches your home.

LED exterior spike lights are ideal as they can be easily moved to suit the changing seasons and planting growth.

Choosing a wide beam or a narrow beam bulb for your desired illumination, lighting can be used to make features out of your plants, trees or even architectural shapes on your buildings and walls.

The Bell Luna Spike Lights with Philips LED Bulbs are great for lighting your landscape extremely effectively.

Light the steps in your garden for safety as well as aesthetics.

Recessed lighting into the side wall or strip lighting under the step, are ideal solutions and create atmosphere as well as reducing the risk of anyone tripping.

Integral LED Strip or Integral LED Brick lights are recommended for this effect.

Using spike lights or mini bollards to light the pathway to your doorway will create an inviting walkway entrance, as well as guiding how you wish visitors to enter your property.

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Protecting your business during divorce

If you are a business owner you will want to make every effort to protect your business from economic shocks and plan for almost every financial eventuality.

But sometimes it’s what happens in your family life which can have the biggest impact on your business.

Valuing your business within the divorce process If your business would have a substantial value if sold, it is likely to be considered an asset as part of the divorce, and valued within the divorce process.

How the value of the business is determined If a business needs to be valued, an expert accountant will undertake a valuation on behalf of both the husband and wife. They are known as a single joint expert and a range of values can be obtained for the same business, all of which would be considered by a matrimonial judge to be correct.

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impacting its day to day running. They also need to consider the tax consequences of making this payment.

Will the business need to be sold?

The sale of a business as part the divorce is very unusual, unless both parties agree that a sale would be the best outcome.

What happens if your spouse has shares in the company when you divorce?

A couple may both own shares in a company – even if one of the spouses does not undertake much or any work for the company.

If the couple divorce, the shares of one spouse are often transferred to the other spouse as part of the divorce settlement.

The accountant should value both spouses’ shareholdings and confirm the tax that will be payable if those shares are transferred to the other spouse.

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A LONG-HELD TRADITION

Jock VII moves into Chartwell as tradition continues of a marmalade cat at Winston Churchill’s former home

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hartwell, the family home of Sir Winston Churchill in Kent, has recently welcomed its newest recruit - a marmalade cat named Jock.

On leaving their home to the National Trust in 1966, the Churchill family requested that there would always be a marmalade cat named Jock, with a white bib and four white paws, in comfortable residence at Chartwell.

The National Trust has always honoured this request and has recently welcomed Jock VII, a six-month-old rescue kitten, to the property to take up this unique role.

The original Jock was a present to Churchill on his 88th birthday in 1962 from one of his private secretaries, Sir John ‘Jock’ Colville, and was named after him.

Today’s Jock VII, previously known as Sunshine, was rescued by the RSPCA before being adopted by Chartwell’s Visitor Experience Manager, Viktoria Austen.

He was rescued along with 30 other cats from squalid conditions. The kittens were very weak and undernourished but were young enough to be brought back to health quickly. Jock was the most confident of the whole group and was already playful and full of fun.

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Viktoria Austen, Visitor Experience Manager at the National Trust property Chartwell, comments: “Jock VII has had a difficult start to his life, but he is very lucky to come to our loving home. He’s already making himself at home around the 80 acres that Chartwell has to offer and enjoys surprising visitors as he bounds out of bushes.

He is a friendly, delightful kitten who enjoys taking naps in the various suntraps of Chartwell and chasing butterflies around the borders. We’re certain he will bring joy to our visitors.”

Viktoria adds, “Jock is settling into his residency and has developed a mischievous character. His favourite pastimes are investigating what the gardeners are up to, trying to persuade people to give him snacks and making himself at home in our ranger’s office. He also likes lots of cuddles on the sofa after an eventful day.”

The original Jock meant so much to Churchill that rumour has it, meals in the Churchill household did not commence until Jock was present at the table. He was only two when Churchill passed in 1965, but Jock lived on until 1974 at

Chartwell, and he is buried in the property’s pet cemetery.

Before Jock Churchill had owned various cats, including a marmalade called Tango who can be seen in a painting in the Chartwell Dining Room, drinking cream from a saucer on the table.

Another of Churchill’s famous felines is Nelson, a stray found outside the Admiralty buildings in London and named after Britain’s famous sailor, Horatio Nelson.

When Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940, Nelson came with him to No.10, and it is rumoured Nelson even attended Cabinet meetings.

Jock VII’s predecessor, Jock VI was adopted in 2014 and has lived at Chartwell for the last six years.

A mischievous character, Jock VI enjoys afternoon naps, eating tuna and Persian rugs. Known previously as Malley, Jock VI was rescued by Croydon Animal Samaritans.

Unfortunately, Jock VI has had problems with his eyes ever since he was a kitten. He has had regular checks but unfortunately tests have revealed that he is suffering from retinal degeneration.

Jock VI is now almost completely blind and was finding life at Chartwell very hard. Once it became dangerous, Chartwell made the decision to retire him from public life after his six years of service. Jock VI is now enjoying the life of a former celebrity with Chartwell’s House and Collections Manager in a much quieter, more peaceful garden of his own.

Chartwell’s newest arrival, Jock VII, is settling in well and you might find him roaming his new territory out in the grounds on your next visit. He’s getting more and more confident and does like to introduce himself to visitors, but he is still a young kitten. Chartwell welcomes photography but would ask all visitors to be kind and responsible when saying hello.

Following the easing in Covid-19 restrictions, the Chartwell gardens are open daily by pre-booked ticket only, the house currently remains closed. Tickets are proving popular in the morning, so for a quieter visit with a better chance to see Jock, Chartwell recommends booking your visit from 2pm onwards.

Chartwell are running a one-way route through the gardens to ensure the safety of all staff, visitors and volunteers. Over the height of summer visitors can enjoy the Gavin Jones water feature, see the Golden Orfe ponds and discover the produce growing in the Walled Garden.

It was the views that so captivated Churchill when he bought Chartwell in 1921 and these vistas can still be enjoyed today over the Weald of Kent and from the Terrace Lawn.

Chartwell’s Landemare Café is also open on a oneway system, serving takeaway light lunches, snacks, cakes, ice creams and hot and cold refreshments. With benches available throughout the grounds and picnics permitted on the lower lawn towards the Chartwell lakes, visitors with a pre-booked ticket are welcome to enjoy their purchases in the garden.

The Chartwell Shop has also recently opened.

Selling a range of food, books, outdoor plants and more, there is plenty to pick up to keep you entertained for any days at home. For Jock’s evergrowing host of feline fans, the shop also stocks a range of Jock related items from biscuits and magnets to cushions.

Jock VII, is settling in well and you might find him roaming his new territory out in the grounds on your next visit. He’s getting more and more confident and does like to introduce himself to visitors

THE DETAILS Chartwell For more information on Jock VII and booking a visit to Chartwell please go to the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell Alternatively, you can call 0344 249 1895.

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Monaco Yacht Show 2020 A superyacht industry support show. september 23 – 26, 2020, Port hercule, Monaco

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he Principality of Monaco and Informa have announced a secure, not-for-profit event in 2020 They have confirmed they are working together to deliver an intimate, not-for-profit Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercule in September 2020, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.

The proposed event will employ the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and be dedicated to supporting the speedy recovery of the industry post COVID-19, providing an invaluable platform for designers, brokers, shipyards and other key players within the yachting industry to connect with their customers and share ideas in a safe environment.

Return & Recovery post the COVID-19 Pandemic Like most industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked impact on the international yachting community, with many businesses temporarily closed and staff furloughed, and the usual annual cycle of industry activity severely disrupted.

As countries and locations around the world gradually relax lockdown restrictions and ease control measures, it is imperative that the superyacht community is supported in every way possible to help the industry return and recover safely and quickly.

The 30th Monaco Yacht Show in September 2020 With this in mind, The Monaco Yacht Show has been working closely with the Principality of Monaco to determine how best to support the industry in 2020.

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show is scheduled from 23 to 26 September. With control measures steadily being relaxed in Monaco, around Europe and internationally, on current course and speed, this should allow for a carefully staged event to still take place this year.

Therefore, it is our intention to retain these dates for the 2020 Monaco Yacht Show and work with

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suppliers and local authorities over the coming weeks to confirm full details of the event.

In the spirit of the history and position of the event within the superyacht industry, the 30th Monaco Yacht Show will be run on a not-for-profit basis, recognizing the challenges facing everyone post the COVID-19 pandemic and, therefore, providing direct support to all attendees and exhibitors from across the market.

Whilst the intimate nature of the 2020 event will prioritize the safety of participants, both Informa and the Monaco Principality are committed to ensuring the quality of the event and show experience is maintained for everyone.

Charlie McCurdy, Chief Executive, Informa Markets (organiser of the Monaco Yacht Show) said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on all industries, not least the international yachting community. As we move to the other side of the pandemic, all parts of the industry need to work collaboratively to ensure a speedy return and recovery. We are playing our part by hosting a notfor-profit Monaco Yacht Show in 2020, providing an opportunity for the community to come together, share ideas, meet with customers and start to rebuild positive momentum.” www.monacoyachtshow.com

“The Monaco Yacht Show has been working closely with the Principality of Monaco to determine how best to support the industry in 2020”

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Amazing homes in four stunning locations across Kent

HOLLYFIELDS HAWKENBURY, KENT TN2 PRICES FROM £560,000† Hollyfields comprises a beautiful collection of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom family homes just minutes from Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre and station.

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HOLBOROUGH LAKES KENT, ME6 – PRICES FROM £210,000† Discover the stylish range of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes in a lakeside setting.

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

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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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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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The legendary BLUE BAR at The Berkeley Lutyen’s Blue with additional colour touches of seductive reds with black and silver tones.

A blue bar, topped with onyx, dramatically takes centre stage set on a floor of white marble and dark crocodile print navy leather, mirrored by blue leather touches on the bespoke furniture.

Discover the Blue Bar’s contemporary side in the state-of-the-art glass extension, diffusing light throughout the bar for a sense of long, summer evenings and starry-eyed nights. As the sun sets, the Blue Bar comes to life.

The Blue Bar features a ‘Cocktails with True Colour’ menu, with drinks that “increase in potency depending on the colour chosen.

Spacious and impeccably stylish with its deep blue velvet sofas, this is a bar whose sparkling energy is sure to leave you spellbound.

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here are plenty of places to have a drink or a cocktail in London. But few can match the luxuriously inviting Blue Bar for the wow factor. Drop in for some of the most colourful cocktails in the snazziest part of town. There’s nothing quite like a Minted Fizz, a Ginger Guru or a Smoke & Mirrors to ease you into the evening.

Originally created by the late Irish architect and designer David Collins, the bar was restored and extended by one of Collins’ former protégés Robert Angell. When it came to refreshing the design, he masterfully maintained its architectural features with its iconic wooden panelling coming from the original Berkeley on the corner of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street. Restored and painted in the bespoke

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Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 12.00pm - 1.00am Sunday: 12.00pm - 11.00pm The Blue Bar operates a no reservation policy. www.the-berkeley.co.uk The Berkeley Wilton Place Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL 0207 235 6000

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THE LAINDONS GUEST HOUSE We’re Malcolm & Karen Twist and it’s been our dream to have a guest house by the sea, so when we found The Laindons Guest House here in Hastings Old Town, it was everything we’d been looking for and we knew we’d found the perfect location

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fter thirty years as top end London hair stylists, we packed up our scissors and decamped to the seaside, leaving the hustle and bustle to build something we love, welcoming our first guests in 2017. Since then we’ve enjoyed entertaining many guests who’ve given us wonderful reviews of their experiences here.

Located in the heart of Hastings Old Town, The Laindons is a gorgeous and impressive Georgian listed building that began life as a coach house in the nineteenth century and has continued the tradition of providing comfort, and nowadays, unexpected luxury to all who visit.

No expense has been spared, including the bed linen.

Our motto is, “If it’s good enough for the Mandarin and Orient Hotel, London, (supplied by Draper, London) it’s good enough for The Laindons!” We regard The Laindons as ‘Style-on-Sea’ and when your visit for yourself, you’ll understand why!

Our aim is to provide our guests with a place to escape and relax; be it a celebration, a break, a business trip, an opportunity to explore, or just to spend some ‘quality time’. We strive to ensure that your stay with us is extra special, so that you leave

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rested, content and recharged.

The Laindons has six luxurious rooms to choose from, five have beautiful high ceilings, filled with light, plus the Attic Room, which is our cosy, atmospheric rooftop retreat.

Every room has its own distinct character.

Breakfasts is served every morning in our conservatory overlooking East Hill’s nature park, the perfect place for a relaxing start to the day. We’ve created a menu that reflects the seasons and sources the best of local produce. But if ‘full English’ isn’t your thing, we have other options to tempt you, such as: homemade Granola, Green Shot Smoothies, Salmon & Bagels, Blueberry pancakes and more.

Room rates range from £145- £165.00 per night, Monday to Thursday, and £145.00 - £175.00, Friday to Sunday.

The Laindons is a five-minute taxi ride from Hastings Railway Station. Parking is easy too. We provide guests with complimentary parking permits on arrival, valid from 16:00 until 11:00 the next morning in a public car park just three minutes away.

The Laindons is located in the heart of Old Town Hastings where you’ll find beautiful old pubs, plenty of live music and every style of restaurant, from award winning cuisine to fish and chips. If you’re a fish lover, this is the place to feast on the freshest seafood, caught and landed literally metres away! Antique hunters will enjoy many bric-a-brac and collector’s outlets in the Old Town and nearby St Leonards, as well as a wide variety of hip cafes and traditional tea rooms. Wander through the winding streets and tiny lanes crammed with Tudor houses and flower bedecked cottages. Smell the salty-air of the hardworking fishing quarter with its towering net huts and ramshackle huts on the beach.

We strive to ensure that your stay with us is extra special, so that you leave rested, content and recharged THE DETAILS The Laindons Guest House For bookings and more information call: 01424 437710 or email: info@thelaindons.com, or visit our website at www.thelaindons.com

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Photography Š National Trust Images/Rachel Warren

Enjoy Chartwell at its quietest and book your visit for 3pm onwards The Chartwell gardens are open and looking lush as we move towards the height of summer. From the babble of the Gavin Jones water feature and the views over the Weald of Kent, to the sights and smells of the cut flower bed in the Walled Garden, book an afternoon visit and enjoy a more serene slice of Chartwell. Book online or call 0344 249 1895.

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FORTNUM & MASON AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE Fortnum’s has unveiled its new standalone store and restaurant in london’s financial district

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ortnum & Mason opened their newest outpost at one of the world’s most iconic centres of trade, The Royal Exchange in November 2018. After years of close ties with the City through its Concierge service, Fortnum’s brings the exceptional hospitality and gifting for which it is world-famous straight to London’s financial centre. This is the fourth UK store for Fortnum & Mason, and sits alongside a new destination restaurant – The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant at The Royal Exchange. The latest evolution in Fortnum’s three centuries of history, this opening marks the ongoing growth of the retailer along with its commitment to London as a global finance capital.

“The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant seats 90 covers, allowing for both table and counter dining” In the al fresco-style surroundings of The Royal Exchange’s majestic central courtyard, The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant seats 90 covers, allowing for both table and counter dining. The ambiance is one of understated sophistication, intimacy, and warmth, while the seasonal and contemporary menu will go from breakfast through to dinner. Diners can enjoy a luxurious offering of caviar, shellfish, and smoked salmon – hand-carved at the counter – along with light, raw, and vegan offerings. Produce is fresh from the famous Food Halls, such as Fortnum’s exclusive Glenarm beef – cooked using the on-site Josper Grill – while classic Fortnum’s dishes are also on offer, including: Welsh Rarebit and Knickerbocker Glory. Plus, food is served alongside an extensive and curated wine and 2 4 J u lY 2 0 2 0

Champagne list, in addition to cocktails, floats, and digestives.

In the store, across the rest of the beautiful 2,368 sq ft space – designed by the award-winning Universal Design Studio – Fortnum’s iconic hampers are joined by a refined edit of more recognised and beloved products, including wines and spirits, and fresh food. A personal shopping service is available to diners at The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant, while customers can also shop online at fortnumandmason.com, and collect from Fortnum & Mason at The Royal Exchange.

Plus, for the first time, the century old Piccadilly tradition is transported outside Fortnum’s flagship to the iconic surroundings of The Royal Exchange, offering City workers a taste of the iconic awardwinning tea.

Freshly-baked scones are presented with clotted cream and Fortnum’s Strawberry Preserve and Lemon Curd, along with delicious sandwiches such as Honey Roast Ham with English Mustard, Fortnum’s Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter, Burford Brown Egg Mayonnaise with Watercress Cucumber, Cucumber with Mint Cream Cheese and Coronation Chicken. On the highest tier, a plate of decadent patisseries, all served alongside extraordinary tea, spoiling guests for choice at The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant.

Diners can bask in the exquisite al fresco-style surrounding of The Royal Exchange’s courtyard and browse the newest outpost showcasing the very best of Fortnum’s range of popular teas and hampers, alongside the finest fresh food and drink from the famed Food Halls.

Fortnum’s afternoon tea experience is available at The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant at The Royal Exchange from £35 per person, Monday – Saturday, from 3pm – 4.30pm Add a glass of champagne for £13

A SIMPLE WILL OR A SMART WILL? A valid up to date Will, prepared by a qualified solicitor is essential to help protect your dependants from the rules of intestacy which are by no means certain to ensure that your estate will go to those you would have chosen.

A simple Will can help you do this, will not cost the earth and we would be happy to talk you through the process.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity However your Will can do so much more. It is a brilliant means of solving specific problems you and your family may be facing. That is why we have created a series of Wills that can be used to address your more complicated requirements: Unmarried couples – Avoid double taxation for unmarried couples and potentially save up to £130,000 in Inheritance Tax.

Protect vulnerable dependants – Look after the finances and welfare of vulnerable spouses or children when you have gone.

More than one marriage – Where more than one marriage is involved this Will can ensure the right family members inherit from your estate.

Business owners – If you own a business, you can structure its assets so that it does not become liable to Inheritance Tax on your death.

Inheritance Tax – Use trusts to pay no tax on the first death and substantially reduce tax on the second death.

Care fees and the family home – Don’t allow the value of your family home to be lost to pay care fees in later life.

If any of these issues is relevant to you please call your local Wellers office to arrange a no obligation initial meeting. In the present environment you may not be able to travel or meet in person and we are happy to arrange consultations by phone and video conferencing if you would prefer.

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THE SECRET GARDEN BAR AT THE DETAILS For reservations (available daily from 11am to 9.30pm), please contact The Ritz London’s Reservation Team on +44 (0)20 7300 2370 or at dining@theritzlondon.com or online at www.theritzlondon.com/secret-garden-bar/ A minimum spend of £19 per person applies to all tables. Reservations may be cancelled on the day should weather conditions restrict the garden from opening.

Guests must be 16 years and over.

A smart casual dress code is in operation and sportswear, trainers or shorts are not permitted.

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eductively hidden and accessible from inside the hotel, The Secret Garden Bar is a secluded stylish oasis for guests to drink and dine al fresco and enjoy the English Summer Season in the centre of the city.

Located on the edge of Royal Green Park, The Ritz London’s new elegant Secret Garden Bar has been designed with trimmed topiary, verdant green foliage, vibrant flower boxes featuring colourful

“The Secret Garden Bar is the perfect spot for a sunny lunch on the patio” geraniums, olive trees and fragrant lavender pots.

Open daily (weather permitting) throughout the summer months, from 11am to 11pm, The Secret Garden Bar is the perfect spot for a sunny lunch on the patio sheltered by vast parasols or an afternoon spent sipping cocktails. During the evening, the garden is lit with twinkling lights and candles, and soft background music plays.

A bar menu is available throughout the day and evening, showcasing a collection of seasonal cocktails and an impressive selection of wines and Champagnes, as well as classic dishes designed by Executive Chef John Williams MBE, ranging from the Ritz Classic Club sandwich and the Ritz Caesar Salad to British Seafood platters to share, with dressed crab, oysters, lobster, shrimp and prawns.

A caviar menu is also available. For cigar aficionados, a collection of premium and limitededition cigars, including twelve different Ritz London Cigars, is also available for guests to enjoy in the garden.

© National Trust 2020. Registered charity no. 205846.

Photography © National Trust Images/Rachel Warren

A summer for the senses made at Emmetts Garden Open by pre-booked ticket only, Emmetts Garden is a delight for the senses this summer. Named after a founder of the National Trust, the Rosa Octavia Hill is an eye-catching rose that’s classic in style and has over 75 petals. Also nestled in the Rose Garden, the pink-flecked Rosa ‘English miss’ exudes a distinctive sweet fragrance with notes of spice.

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THE WInE TIPsTER’s GuIDE TO EnJOYInG THE 2020 sEasOn aT HOME T

he traditional summer season of events might have been cancelled but you can still commemorate these quintessentially British celebrations. The Wine Tipster, Neil Phillips, offers a guide to enjoying the British summer season at home, accompanied by the best drinks to make the experience complete.

bRITIsH HORsE RacInG There’s no better excuse to get dressed up and enjoy horse racing from your living room. There is Newmarket’s Moët & Chandon July Festival (9th – 11th July), Ascot’s King George VI Weekend (25th July), and the Qatar Goodwood Festival (28th July – 1st August) Tune into ITV and Racing TV. The Wine Tipster says: “Dress to impress! Keep a cool head with a lower alcohol white, or a top Rosé and bring out a pedigree fizz when you bag your first winner!

• Moët & Chandon 2012 Grand Vintage Brut is the 74th Grand Vintage produced by this worldrenowned Champagne House. Enjoying vintage Champagne is a great way to celebrate in style.

(Majestic and other retailers around £52) • Stonier Pinot Noir 2017, Mornington Peninsula Australia. This is a real classic that shows how brilliant Pinot Noir can be. Beautifully crafted and balanced. (Majestic, Cellar One, £22.99).

• Luscombe Sicilian Organic Lemonade is an excellent soft drink option. (Sainsbury’s, £3.00 for 100ml)

WIMbLEDOn cHaMPIOnsHIPs Wimbledon might have been cancelled but you can get involved with #WimbledonRecreated across all social media platforms by recreating your favourite Wimbledon Championships tradition via. www.wimbledon.com The Wine Tipster says: “What could be more rewarding after a summer afternoon of tennis than a magnificent bowl of season-ripe strawberries and cream, matched with top fizz from The Official Champagne of Wimbledon?!”

• Lanson Black Label Brut Champagne NV, France. Lanson has been the Official Champagne of Wimbledon for a number of years, producing a fabulous range of Champagnes (Tesco £33.00 and 2 8 J U LY 2 0 2 0

other retailers).

• Lanson Rosé Brut Champagne NV, France Gorgeous, dry rosé with lovely flavours of summer fruits and perfectly balanced. (Tesco £38.00 and other retailers).

• Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Rosé NV. Perfect with scones laden with cream and strawberry jam (www.coatesandseely.com £32.95) • Chapel Down English Rosé 2019, Kent. Easy drinking Rosé, with delicate summer fruits and a lovely crisp finish. (Waitrose £12.99) • Bolney Estate in Sussex leads the way with English red wines, including their delicate, elegant

and fruity Pinot Noir 2018 (Oxford Wine Co, £21.99)

HEnLEY ROYaL REGaTTa, FOODIE anD MusIc FEsTIvaLs Henley Royal Regatta is famous both as a great summer sporting event and as a social occasion, with picnics by the river. Lay out a picnic at home this year instead. Food and music festivals are also off the menu this summer, however, markets are open with local produce. Foodies Festivals will be running Prosecco Tastings with The Wine Tipster on Facebook Live at 1pm on 25th July and 8th August. www.foodiesfestival.com The Wine Tipster says: “Picnics are great fun, with lots of tasty and easy-to-nibble choices. Select drinks to give your blanket banquet a touch of casual elegance with the below top tipples.”

•Astoria Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry “Galìe”, Italy. Lovely, soft, floral, fruity and elegant with beautiful balance - the perfect start to every picnic. (www.gerrardseel.co.uk £12.95 ) • Maree d’Ione Fiano, IGP Puglia Italy 2.25L .A white wine, organic and vegan-friendly too, this has lovely refreshing citrus and tropical fruit flavours.

(Waitrose, £25.99) • Chadlington Ale’s Oxford Pale Ale - a beer with character from the Cotswolds (www. chadlingtonbrewery.com, £29.99 for 12 bottles)

Proms and will sorely miss the summer serenade in my garden coming from The Royal Albert Hall and Glyndebourne this year. However, I’ll be tuning in to these fabulous alternative performances with some vino classics too!”

• Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Sussex. Always refined, elegant and beautifully made. A vino composition to savour. (Waitrose, Majestic £36.99,) • Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, is classic New Zealand style and just what you are looking for from a high-class Marlborough producer based in the Awatere Valley (Waitrose £11.59).

• Espérance de Trotanoy, Pomerol Bordeaux 2014 is a powerful, perfumed performance of a wine with dark brooding fruits and purring tannins which combine for a crescendo finish. (Corney & Barrow £69.25) • Château Beaumont 2015 Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois is a classy, great value Bordeaux from a luxurious vintage (Lea & Sandeman £21.95).

Until we can all get together again, the traditional summer of events will be replaced by smaller homegrown gatherings. The most important thing is to enjoy the experience and stay safe.

abOuT nEIL PHILLIPs THE WInE TIPsTER Professional wine, bubbles and horseracing expert, Neil Phillips, has combined his three life-long passions to forge a unique career spanning over three decades. www.thewinetipster.co.uk Social media @thewinetipster

cLassIcaL MusIc EvEnTs Glyndebourne Festival is still taking place, albeit virtually. Listen online every Sunday at 5pm throughout July. www.glyndebourne.com/ openhouse You can still wave your Union Jack as the 2020 season of The Proms goes virtual on Friday 17th July on BBC Radio 3 and Sunday 19th July on BBC Four for 8 weeks of broadcasts on television, radio and online. www.bbc.co.uk/proms The Wine Tipster says: “I love opera and The

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INTERACTIVE DINING AT CLARIDGES Reservations

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pen a door onto a world that few hotel guests are privileged to see. Meet the talented chefs behind Claridge’s menus – and witness the skill and creativity that go into making a select number of dishes.

Go behind the scenes The world-renowned 5*hotel is holding an interactive dining experience giving you an inside look at the culinary traditions of Claridge’s kitchens, where you are shown what it takes to prepare, cook and present a perfect plate from the Claridge’s menu. Members of the class get to provide practical assistance.

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Interactive dining can be arranged any day throughout the year for groups of 10 people.

For further information and to book your place, please contact Barbara Poljak: Call: +44 (0)20 7409 6232 Email: bpoljak@claridges.co.uk www.claridges.co.uk CLARIDGE’S, THE CONNAUGHT, THE BERKELEY, MAYBOURNE HOTEL GROUP www.maybourne.com

for dinner, with complementary wines chosen by Claridge’s sommelier.

An interactive dining experience at Claridge’s includes: • Champagne reception with canapés • Four-course dinner • Paired wines • Coffee and petit-fours

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Judge & Priestley lawyers gain Solicitors for the Elderly accreditation

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udge & Priestley solicitors Nimalee BastianCarter and Peter Taylor are now accredited members of Solicitors for the Elderly (“SFE”).

SFE is a national association of lawyers who are highly qualified and regulated who specialise in assisting older and vulnerable clients with a variety of legal matters.

To gain admission to the SFE, Nimalee and Peter completed two accredited qualifications – the SFE Older Client Care in Practice Award (OCCP) and the SFE Older Client Law in Practice Award (OCLP), as well as signing up to the Code of Practice SFE members are extensively trained in older client care, with a focus on understanding mental and physical difficulties which can affect older and vulnerable clients such as; dementia, mobility, capacity, hearing and sight issues.

All accredited members have the most up to date and relevant knowledge and SFE regularly provides its members with training, legal updates and access to advice forums. For more information about SFE, or the benefits of using an SFE accredited solicitor, please visit Solicitors For Elderly’s website.

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David Chandra, Partner and Head of Private Client commented “Achieving SFA accreditation demonstrates Judge & Priestley’s commitment to the care of our older and vulnerable clients. Our solicitors place great importance in understanding the needs and considerations of our elderly clients, a quality which Nimalee and Peter demonstrate.

Clients can be reassured by Nimalee and Peter being fully accredited members of the SFE and their adherence to the SFE Code of Practice.”

Judge & Priestley has the largest and most experienced Private Client team in the Bromley, Beckenham and Chislehurst area, which can assist with all related matters including: • Probate administration • Will drafting • Estate and inheritance planning • Contested wills and probate • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Planning for nursing home and care fees • Deputyships • Mental capacity and Court of Protection issues For further information or to get in contact with our Private Client team please call 07940254130

“SFE members are extensively trained in older client care, with a focus on understanding mental and physical difficulties”

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HARRODS SHOWCASES

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uxury department store Harrods incorporates ‘Mens Superbrands’ - a fabulous 41,000 sq ft menswear destination housing 19 of the world’s foremost fashion brands – Balmain Paris, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Brioni, Valentino, Fendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Stefano Ricci, Billionaire, Saint Laurent Paris, Berluti, Dolce & Gabbana, Loro Piana, Burberry, Tom Ford, Ermenegildo Zegna and Balenciaga.

Berluti’s boutique features a bar, a football table

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and virtual reality screens, whilst Louis Vuitton have designed a personal shopping suite that can be privatised for any customer looking for the ultimate shopping experience, or opened to provide additional seating areas for clients.

The Menswear department on the ground floor, which has been present for more than 80 years, has relocated to the second floor, marking the biggest change in Menswear at Harrods. There was a complete redevelopment of Menswear and Sports at Harrods – the largest investment in Harrods’

“Berluti’s boutique features a bar, a football table and virtual reality screens”

menswear history. Upon completion this year, the entire second floor of Harrods will be the new home for Menswear and Sports. At 155,000sq ft, it will be the ultimate menswear destination in the world.

Michael Ward, Managing Director at Harrods, said: “Menswear has experienced a quiet revolution over the past few years in terms of innovation and customer demand. Menswear within Harrods has gone from strength to strength, and we want to match this growth with the investment in a truly unique destination. The launch of Mens Superbrands is the first step in this exciting journey, which will create a new home for the Harrods Man in 2020. Mens Superbrands has been specifically designed to provide the most exceptional shopping experience.”

Simon Longland, Head of Menswear at Harrods said: “We wanted to create menswear destination like no other - somewhere that men want to visit, will enjoy visiting, a space to inspire and excite, but most importantly offers an excellent service and product proposition. The boutiques are flagship store concepts, not department store concepts’ When you enter the boutiques, you are totally immersed in the world of the brand – however as these are flagship concepts, it is amped up on a scale not seen in any retail environment. We’ve focused on furniture, not fixtures, to elevate the boutique experience to something that feels domestic with lounge chairs and side tables.”

Designed by David Collins Studio, Men’s Superbrands establishes a new luxury department that combines the aesthetic of classic men’s

tailoring with mid-century architectural references, and a newly devised floor plan that engages the consumer and offers ease of navigation and shopability. Extensive research of the Harrods architectural features and archive inspired elements of the design concept, making particular reference to the detailing within, the cabinetry, displays and interiors. The Harrods logo subtly permeates the details, appearing in stitched leather, marquetry and bronze inlay in stone.

Mens Superbrands is a department for every man, of every age, from every culture; for fathers and sons. Mens Superbrands is an inclusive space of the most elevated of fashion brands.

“We wanted to create menswear destination like no other - somewhere that men want to visit, will enjoy visiting, a space to inspire and excite”

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The history of menswear at Harrods Menswear at Harrods dates back more than 120 years. We launched our first men’s department in 1894 with men’s umbrellas, socks and more. The launch of menswear at Harrods was a pioneering moment for men’s fashion in the United Kingdom.

By the turn of the century, Harrods had expanded its offering to include bespoke tailoring, as well as ready-to-wear – a proposition unique for London. Harrods’ commitment to menswear was evident with the opening of the tailoring workshop on Hans Crescent, built to provide a bespoke service to customers looking for suiting.

In 1930, menswear took centre stage with the launch of The Man’s Shop. Located on the Ground Floor of the rebuilt Basil Street block, this one-of-a-kind department had its own entrance and became known as the ultimate shopping destination for men, offering the finest tailoring and cutting-edge fashion. www.harrods.com

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HENLEY FESTIVAL GOES DIGITAL FOR 2020 7.30pm – 9.30pm, sunday 12 July

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or release at 12.00pm on Thursday 11th June: For 2020 Henley Festival has announced that it will be going digital, presenting a 2-hour evening concert, streamed on the Henley Festival website with performances from the Hurley House Hotel on Sunday 12th July from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on what would be the final day of the festival.

Popstar Will Young will perform some of his classic hits including Love Revolution, Joy and Light my fire. He says: “It’s a pleasure to be able use a home filmed show, the band and I have been working on during lockdown for Henley, a place I’ve performed in and loved. I grew up not too far from there, so it is almost a virtual home-town show.”

Soul singer Beverley Knight will perform a short 40 minute concert of her top hits. There will also be performances from classical pianist Hao Zi Yoh, and number one Jazz musician Joe Stilgoe. Comedy will be provided by Rory Bremner who will perform some new topical material, interviewed by cricket commentator David Gower who says “As a guest in previous years I have grown to love the atmosphere and diversity of the many talents on show at the Henley Festival so it is a great pleasure to add a little something back with this year’s digital event” Festival goers can watch the digital concert

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from the comfort of their own homes, with tickets starting from £10.10 each and available from www. henley-festival.co.uk.

All ticket sales will help to support the not-forprofit festival to continue in 2021. Established 38 years ago as a classical music charity event, Henley Festival continues to be run on a not for profit basis supporting charitable projects at both a national and local level.

Henley Festival announced back in April that this year’s five day black-tie Festival will be postponed in its entirety to July 2021, moving the full 2020 line up to next year including headliners James Blunt, Madness, and Sophie Ellis Bextor. Anyone who holds tickets to the 2020 festival will be able to use them in 2021.

Henley Festival CEO Nick Mattingley said: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer a digital version of Henley Festival for 2020 with some of the UK’s best loved performers. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to experience the festival from the comfort of their homes.”

THE DETAILS Ticket Information: Tickets start at £10.10 and are available to buy from henley-festival.co.uk. Visit the festival website for further information www.henley-festival.co.uk

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New Faces join London Art Week for Summer 2020 Digital Event 3-10 July 2020

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he innovative digital presentation of London Art Week Summer 2020, welcomes numerous new faces alongside familiar participants that have supported the event for many years.

In response to the global Covid-19 situation, London Art Week has created a new online space for dealers to work together, preserving the collegiate nature of the event which embraces auction houses and which is supported by museum partners and art world sponsors.

Among new London-based dealers taking part in London Art Week this summer is Stuart Lochhead Sculpture, Osborne Samuel, Panter & Hall, Benjamin Proust Fine Art, and Offer Waterman. Sladmore Gallery and Philip Mould & Company return after a few years. Works for sale span 5000 years of art, from ancient Egypt to Modern British, with an emphasis on Old and Modern Masters, offered by the world’s most respected fine art galleries.

Some 50 exhibitors have been confirmed to date. International newcomers include Galerie Canesso and Jacques Leegenhoek from Paris, Nicolás Cortés Gallery of Madrid, Daxer & Marschall and Arnoldi-Livie. of Munich, and, from Italy, dealers such as Walter Padovani of Milan with sculpture, Antichita Alberto di Castro of Rome with works of art, Bottegantica of Bologna with Italian art and Enrico Ceci Cornici Antiche

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of Modena with fine antique frames.

Dealer pages on the London Art Week website will house up to 25 works per gallery, and there is provision in LAW DIGITAL for supporting material such as videos, film clips, essays and exhibition catalogues. At the time of writing, it is hoped some of the London-based dealers may be able to open their galleries too. A comprehensive digital catalogue will accompany London Art Week Summer 2020.

A major feature is a new series of mixed, curated Viewing Rooms where works from a cross-section of participants will be shown side by side, a new way for dealers to be discovered by a world-wide audience.

THE DETAILS The Viewing Rooms go live from 3-10 July, with an invitation-only Private View on 2 July.

Further news and developments for London Art Week Summer 2020 will be announced soon Join the London Art Week community: register at www.londonartweek.co.uk to receive communications about Summer 2020.

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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE: SPORTS CAR SUPERIORITY FOR 70 YEARS

British brand. Spanning seven decades and covering some of the company’s most revered sports cars, the Vantage family forms a crucial part of the everevolving Aston Martin story.

From the earliest days of the DB2 Vantage to today’s state-of-the-art Vantage sports car, this historic name has become synonymous with pace, power and more than a dash of style.

70 years of Vantage

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ston Martin this year celebrates the creation of one of its most famous model designations, as the Vantage family of sports cars marks its 70th

anniversary.

The name Vantage proudly sits on more than a third of all the sports cars ever made by the luxury 40 june 2020

The word Vantage first appeared in 1950, with the debut of the Aston Martin DB2 with Vantage specification. At the 1951 Earl’s Court Motor Exhibition, an Aston Martin press release said: “On the 1951 Earl’s Court stand will be displayed two Aston Martin DB.II saloons, one fitted with the regular engine and one fitted with the ‘Vantage’ engine, the high speed regularity of which was demonstrated so forcibly at Le Mans this year and last.”

The DB4 Vantage made its debut with the start of the DB4 Series IV cars in 1961. Key to this was the ‘Special Series’ engine, featuring three SU HD8 carburettors and revised cylinder heads with bigger

“The word Vantage first appeared in 1950, with the debut of the Aston Martin DB2 with Vantage specification”

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valves and a higher compression ratio. Power was quoted at the time as 266bhp.

The more spacious DB4 Series V Vantage in 1962 featured as one of the cars used in the filming of the James Bond film Goldfinger. The car of course is now synonymous with the world’s most famous secret agent and was used in some of the filming as the basis for the film’s ‘gadget’ car.

The DB5 Convertible with the Vantage engine is a combination that is rarer still with only eight sports cars out of 123 built, featuring this engine. Genuine originals of the DB5 Vantage and DB5 Vantage Convertible are considered very desirable indeed.

The DB6 Vantage in Mk I and Mk II versions, followed the same tried and trusted upgrade formula. The number of original Vantage-engined cars can be counted in the dozens, rather than the hundreds, remaining hugely desirable and jealously guarded by lucky owners around the world.

The next Aston Martin Vantage was hailed at its 1977 introduction as “Britain’s first supercar”.

It could outrun a Ferrari Daytona in the 0-60 mph sprint, and if pushed to the limit it could record a top speed of 170 mph. The V8 Vantage evolved significantly over the course of its reign spanning three decades. Throughout its build period the Vantage remained the jewel in Aston Martin’s burnished crown.

The 1990s saw the Virage-based Vantage – often referred to as the supercharged Vantage. It sports six headlights and boasts massive 362mm diameter ventilated discs and four piston AP Racing callipers at the front:. With 550bhp and 550lb-ft of torque, this was, at the time, the most powerful production power plant in the world. In 1999, the DB7 V12 Vantage made its debut boasting a 5.9-litre, 48 valve, all-alloy, V12 engine delivering 420bhp. From 2000, an acclaimed ‘Touchtronic’ system became available with the last DB7 V12 Vantage built rolling off the Bloxham line in 2003. That same year, the world got its first glimpse of the AMV8 Vantage Concept.

In 2005, the production version of the V8 Vantage was unveiled and on the strength of the concept alone, order books were already bulging.

Series production began at a rate approaching 3,000 sports car per year. To date, this iteration of Vantage remains the single biggest sales success in the brand’s proud 107-year history.

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In 2009, Aston Martin unveiled one of the most iconic and desirable cars yet to join the Vantage club: the V12 Vantage. On the road and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox this means a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds, and an autobahn blistering top speed of 190 mph.

Aston Martin engineers challenged themselves with the V12 Vantage S. Power is hiked to 565bhp and the 0-60 mph time is a ferocious 3.5 seconds.

At a top speed of 205 mph, it became the fastest production car Aston Martin had yet offered to the public. A variety of special editions peppered the V12 Vantage production run, although arguably the most significant was the V12 Vantage Zagato. As befits an Aston Martin Zagato these cars are hyper rare.

Today’s cutting-edge Vantage two-seater sports car is styled for aerodynamic excellence as well as obvious kerb appeal. The car features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a peak power output of 503bhp and a torque peak of 505lbft, mated to a rear-mounted 8-speed automatic gearbox. This endows the current Vantage with a distinctly brisk 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 195 mph.

The car was created to deliver a truly exhilarating driving experience.

Remarking on the enduring appeal of Vantage as part of the brand’s rich and fascinating heritage, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer said: “Today’s Vantage and Vantage AMR sports cars represent the latest interpretation of what this single, yet incredibly evocative, word means to drivers around the world. As we celebrate 70 years of Vantage in 2020, it allows us to delight in our superb sports car heritage. Vantage has always stood for engineering ambition, thrilling performance and exceptional beauty, and I’m pleased that today’s models more than live up to the standards set by their iconic forebears.” www.astonmartin.com

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Raphael: Prince Albert’s Passion 3 october 2020 – 31 January 2021 2020 marked the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael and to commemorate this significant event, exhibitions were scheduled around the world to celebrate Raphael’s achievement as one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance.

The Lightbox is the only gallery in the UK to be mounting an exhibition about Raphael in 2020.

Originally due to open in May 2020, the upcoming exhibition has been rescheduled (3 October 2020 – 31 January 2021) thanks to the kind discretion of the lenders. The exhibition relays the fascinating story of Prince Albert’s passion for Raphael and his creation of the Raphael Collection at Windsor Castle. It reveals how Raphael caught the imagination of the Prince Consort, who embarked on a pioneering research-based project into the work of the Renaissance master, making copies of his work using the newest technologies available.

The exhibition explores the making of copies after Raphael and reveals 500 years of reproductive techniques, not only in photography, but also in a

“The exhibition explores the making of copies after Raphael and reveals 500 years of reproductive techniques, not only in photography, but also in a variety of mediums including engravings, original wood-block printing, and lithography”

clockwise from top left: thurston thompson charles (1816-1868), rapahel cartoon - Miraculous draught of Fishes, 19th century, Annotated Photograph. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London; raphael (14831520), A Woman standing in Profile, Florentia, 1514, pen and iron-gall ink, royal collection trust© her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ii 2019; raphael, (1483-1520), christ’s charge to Peter, c.1514, offset from a drawing in red chalk over stylus. royal collection trust © her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ii 2020

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variety of mediums including engravings, original wood-block printing, and lithography.

The Prince Consort’s Raphael Collection, started in 1853, includes over 5,000 prints and photographs, recording almost every work by Raphael. The Prince began to assemble all available reproductions of Raphael’s work, and he and his wife, Queen Victoria, spent many happy hours together in the Print Room at Windsor Castle occupied by this task.

The exhibition also shows how Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s own personal art collection reflected their shared, intense interest in Raphael. Included in the show are several of the Raphael-inspired artworks the couple purchased or commissioned and gifted to each other as either birthday or Christmas presents.

The Raphael drawings in the Royal Collection are at the heart of the exhibition and several of them will be shown in a specially designed space.

Most of the drawings included in the display were made in preparation for major commissions, but they are important as individual works of art and reveal the artist’s working methods. Prince Albert was also inspired by the Raphael cartoons in the Royal Collection and like the drawings, had them photographed. The exhibition includes a rare 17th century tapestry version of one of the cartoons, made at the Mortlake tapestry works under the patronage of Charles II, whose father, Charles I, had originally brought the Raphael cartoons to England.

Raphael: Prince Albert’s Passion will be on show at The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey, from 3 October 2020 – 31 January 2021. The exhibition will be accompanied by a selection of engaging talks, tours, and creative workshops. For further information please visit thelightbox.org.uk.

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SUMMER COLOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Emmetts Garden like all other National Trust places have remained shut over the enchantment of the Springtime spectacle. A time when the gardens and parks are awash with Tulip, Narcissi, Cherry Blossom and Bluebell. However, there is still plenty more to look forward to when it reopens after lockdown measures allow it.

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elax in the sunshine amongst the Roses, admire the colourful Hydrangeas and discover exotic trees in bloom this summer.

Emmetts Garden sits at one of the highest points in Kent, providing it with some fantastic views. On a sunny day you can sit and see for miles across the weald of Kent. Bough Beech reservoir can be seen in the distance from the bottom of the South Garden, whilst Ide Hill can be spotted over the way from the wildflower meadow.

Undoubtably, one of the biggest highlights is the Italianate rose garden, the only formal part of the garden. With the onset of June comes the flowering of the sweet-scented roses; there’s no better time to see them at Emmetts. Banks of delicate roses create a beautiful border for this tranquil garden, which holds a stunning view over nearby Ide Hill. Amongst all the different types of roses you will find “Rosa Octavia Hill”, named after one of the three, who founded the National Trust 125 years ago.

Another highlight is the wildflower meadow, a brilliant habitat for wildlife and wildflowers.

Hydrangeas also thrive at Emmetts Garden in the summer. Whilst many species of Hydrangea are white, at Emmetts they mostly flower in vivid blue and pink shades that bring an explosion of colour to the pathways.

For a myriad of rainbow hues head to the North Garden which comes into its own in summer. The gardeners replanted this area in 2017 and the result has been well worth the wait. Look for the golden

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Rudbeckia, fiery Amber Lilies and the quirky Lantern tree.

One of the quirkier specimens from the collection is the Wedding Cake Tree, originating from Japan and Korea. This stunning specimen is so named due to the distinct layers that form, giving the tree a tiered shape resembling a wedding cake. Over summer it is covered with creamy white flowers before the leaves turn purple in the autumn.

The garden team at Emmetts Garden is currently in the third year of their five-year restoration project, aiming to restore the garden to a closer representation of Frederic Lubbock’s original design, the garden’s owner in the 19th century. The team has been working with the Plant Conservation Centre, allowing them to preserve and restore more than 60% of the original collection.

Matt Scott, Head Gardener at Emmetts Garden has shared his favourite quote with us: “But now that many beautiful trees and shrubs are coming to us from many countries, the aim of true gardening is, so far from mutilating them, to develop their natural forms” – William Robinson, The English Flower Garden, 1898. Matt says it emulates a lot of what they are trying to achieve with their plant collection at Emmetts Garden.

The team looks forward to sharing all this with you, once the property is able to re-open. As all other National Trust places, they will be using a booking system to manage numbers in order to maintain social distancing.

The team looks forward to sharing all this with you, once the property is able to re-open

THE DETAILS Emmetts Garden Please visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/emmetts-garden for further information.

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ophia Hill is the female founder/Director of EverHills Property Management Ltd. Sophia Hill is the only child of a successful local property developer whom she worked for in Customer Care and Property management, Sophia turned this department around, the prestige clients adored her, this is detailed in writing, the housing associations her father built for appreciated her quick responsive nature, her ability to project manage, synchronise works and Customer Care procedures for their clients and on top of these skills, Sophia has advisors with over 30 year experience in the property industry.

Sophia has a natural ability to provide an amazing service to her clients, she will always provide a prestige service and will get the job done, she is a true believer in the client is ‘always right’.

Sophia believes that running a successful business is important but it is also more important putting back into society, this is one of her ethos and she has, she does this by providing discounts to staff within the National Health Service as she feels strongly about the health and the risks they have taken providing care at this time during covid-19, she is also an advocate of providing discounts to residentials or commercial businesses whom provide care or services to individuals with disabilities, because business is not a priority people are and she stands by this statement.

EverHills provides all trade services under one roof, they do not believe in clients having to go out of their way to gain quotes for every trade they require, the point is that clients should be able to gain every service they require under one roof for their property requirements and needs, it saves money and time, this is what is important to your clients. This allows the whole project to be managed by EverHills from start to finish without your client having to worry, EverHills provide a competitive package pricing system for all the works required on your home which is less time consuming and expensive to your clients

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DAME JUDI DENCH’S MOST FASHIONABLE MOMENTS FROM THE FIFTIES TO TODAY The acTor and BriTish Vogue coVer sTar loVes an inTricaTe coaT on The red carpeT. Words: prudence Wade

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t 85 years old, Judi Dench has become British Vogue’s oldest cover star.

The actor - known for her roles in the James Bond franchise, Shakespeare in Love and more - is on the front cover of the fashion magazine’s June issue.

In the accompanying profile, her daughter Finty Williams says: “After the photoshoot, she came back literally thinking she was Beyonce.”

This isn’t the first time Dench has made a fashion splash. Not only has she been ruling the stage and the screen since the Fifties, but she’s had some pretty incredible looks along the way. Her style has always been timeless and classic, not slavishly tied to trends. Here are some of her biggest fashion moments.

The FiFTies... nowadays, most of us board flights wearing leggings and hoodies. This wasn’t the case in the 1950s; back in 1959, dench touched down in london in a particularly chic, shaggy coat. of course, this was all topped off by her signature pixie crop - a look the 85-year-old still models today.

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The sixTies... even though this is a stage costume, we’re still counting it as a huge fashion moment. Back in 1968, dench played sally Bowles in the musical cabaret, and did so in a series of racy outfits befitting the iconic character.

The seVenTies... dench married fellow actor Michael Williams in February 1971. she did so in an outfit perfect for a winter bride, wearing a white coat with a fur hood and a big grin on her face.

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The eighTies... dench kept things sleek and elegant for the 1982 Baftas, wearing a black turtleneck outfit which would still very much work on the red carpet today.

The nineTies...

When winning the best actress award for playing Queen Victoria in Mrs Brown at the 1998 Baftas, dench showed you can never go wrong with a black velvet evening gown.

But her undoubted signature style can be seen in her 1999 oscars outfit, when she won best supporting actress for her role in shakespeare in love. it involved a floaty long dress, a chic coat over the top, and in this instance we have to give a special shout out to her intricate clutch.

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The noughTies... let’s take a moment to appreciate the actor’s blue crushed velvet coat and matching choker, worn to the premiere of iris in 2002 - and hope she still has the jacket in her wardrobe.

The noughties was also very much dench’s black phase, but she showed dark colours don’t have to be boring at the 2002 academy awards with a gown featuring delicate detailing around the waist. like the legend that she is, for the premiere of Quantum of solace in 2008, dench bedazzled ‘007’ onto the back of her neck. dench didn’t used to wear a lot of colour, which is what makes the lemon gown worn to the premiere of nine in 2009 such a knockout.

The 2010s...

There was a stage when dench would only really be seen wearing black on the red carpet. however, over the past decade or so she’s embraced colour, and is often seen wearing white - for example, the chic outfit for the 2012 premiere of skyfall.

The only arbiter of cool we’re interested in, dench wore a black leather biker jacket on The graham norton show in 2014. she layered lots of delicate necklaces together - a jewellery trend which has recently taken over, making her a bon afide style icon.

For the 2017 premiere of Victoria and abdul, a film about the friendship between Queen Victoria and her indian servant, dench stepped out in a pale blue outfit with an beautifully embroidered coat.

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THIS SEASon’S SEXIEST TREnD

Whether it’s sweetheart, asymmetric or square, PRUDeNCe WaDe picks out the coolest necklines of the season.

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f you want to update your wardrobe in a wearable and easy way, it’s time to play around with interesting necklines.

The fashion crowd is currently obsessed with showing off a bit of collarbone, with asymmetric styles, deep Vs and sweetheart cuts all making their mark.

The best thing about this trend? It’s super easy to tailor it to the weather, personal preferences and body type. Baring your decolletage might sound racy - or just a bit too chilly - but often these styles are balanced out by covering up more elsewhere, such as teaming a low neck with long sleeves and trousers. Plus, lots of skin on show isn’t a must; there is far more to playing around with necklines than opting for a deep, plunging V. It’s all very much inspired by the wave of Nineties minimalism we’ve seen take over catwalks and Instagram in recent years.

It’s not a time to go for bright colours or loud prints, but instead focus on pared back styles in block colours.

This way, the interesting neckline will really stand out, while the rest of your outfit is effortless and simple - basically the epitome of French sex appeal - and you don’t need a complete wardrobe overhaul to get the look.

To show off a bit more decolletage and play around with interesting necklines this season, try some of these styles...

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Asymmetric For an edgier take on the trend, experiment with an asymmetric neckline. This essentially means a neckline that isn’t even: maybe it’s high on one side and lower on the other, but all the time showing flashes of collarbone. These kinds of looks work particularly well in streamlined leotards or bodysuits, which look great with mom jeans or a flowing skirt.

You don’t even need a specific asymmetric outfit to get the look - all you need to do is place a loose neckline off the shoulder and you’ll embody the perfect amount of nonchalant cool.

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When it comes to interesting necklines, a V shape is probably the most classic on the list. This doesn’t have to mean it’s boring, however. V-necks have become a fast favourite to combine with other trends. For example, fine knits are incredibly chic right now, and they’re perfect for a V-neck top or T-shirt.

If this isn’t your style, why not combine a deep V with puffy, milkmaid-style sleeves? No fashion trend exists in a vacuum, which is why it’s fun to play around with a few of your favourites at the same time.

Those with larger cup sizes might shy away from V styles - they absolutely shouldn’t though - but if you don’t feel comfortable with a low neckline, you can tailor the V to what suits you best and choose a style that’s cut higher.

Few things look as modern and fresh as a square neckline. It’s not something you see often, which is odd considering how easy it is to wear. You don’t need to style it in any particular way - just chuck it on.

As with any of these styles which show off a bit of collarbone, it’s a great opportunity to showcase your jewellery too.

Either wear a bold statement necklace or layer lots of delicate chains for maximum impact.

“few things look as modern and fresh as a square neckline”

Sweetheart

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The sweetheart style is pretty much responsible for our new obsession with interesting necklines. This is all down to New York cool girl brand Khaite and its cult Maddy top - a ribbed style with a sweetheart neckline. The top has proved so popular it constantly sells out, and is loved by models like Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley and Lily Aldridge.

Khaite isn’t a cheap brand - the Maddy top costs £920 - but the silhouette has taken off. Sweetheart styles aren’t always seen as the most cutting edge - they can sometimes evoke dodgy images of Eighties outfits or princessy wedding dresses - but thanks to Khaite’s modern take on the look, they’ve been given a minimalist update which has taken fashion by storm.

To work this look into your own wardrobe, keep things as pared back and simple as possible, with block colours and sleek silhouettes.

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DARK LIPS

FOR THE SUMMER

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s summer approaches, we tend to put our winter clothes away and bring out our warm weather outfits. The same ethos is often applied to our beauty bags: when the sun comes out, we pack up our dark lipsticks and eyeshadows in favour of brighter colours.

However, this doesn’t always have to be the case. While you might associate berry lipsticks with autumn and winter, designers like MaxMara and Rick Owens made a strong case for darker pouts this season. It’s a surprising choice for the spring and summer months, but still totally wearable. It’s a way of experimenting with make-up without having to draw anything wacky on your face, or even learn any new techniques.

Admittedly, you don’t want to look like Morticia Addams did your make-up in the middle of summer, which is why we asked Stila’s lead make-up artist Sascha Jackson for her top tips...

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dry skin,” advises Jackson. It’s not like you need fancy new products to get soft, smooth lips, because there are plenty of home remedies which work just as well. The make-up artist has a few favourite DIY methods of her own, saying: “You can use some lip balm and an old toothbrush and gently scrub your lips until super smooth. Or, my personal favourite is making my own home-made lip scrub using coconut oil and brown sugar (if you only have white then that’s fine too). Mix them together in a small pot and work into the lips for a minute or two, then wipe away. Your lips will be super-smooth and soft.”

For super-hydrated lips, you might be tempted to use lip balm or oils before applying lipstick, but Jackson warns against this as they “may hinder the performance of your lipstick - so make sure you wipe away any excess product”.

With any type of make-up, it’s important to prep your skin properly so the products glide on seamlessly. The same logic applies to your lips - and priming them is even more important when you’re wearing a bold, statement colour.

“First, exfoliate your lips to get rid of any excess

Luckily, applying lipstick is one of the easiest things you can do in the world of make-up - all you need to do is draw the colour onto the shape of your pout.

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APPLICATION

“With any type of make-up, it’s important to prep your skin properly so the products glide on seamlessly”

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However, Jackson says: “The bolder colour, the more precise you will need the finish to be” - so you might want to try something different than just swiping on lipstick. She suggests using a lip brush or a small, dense eyeshadow brush: “Load up the brush, then start by lining your lips, as you would a lip liner. Lining first makes sure you have crisp, neat edges. Then, you can then fill in the middle and any gaps - making sure your lips are evenly coated with product.”

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FINISHING OFF THE LOOK Jackson calls this trend for darker lips a “welcome change from the usual summery shades of corals and pinks. But wearing a darker, bold lip in the summer months needs adapting from how you would perhaps wear it in the winter season, to make sure it keeps within the summer vibe.”

This means you need to think about how your dark lip pairs with the rest of your make-up. Instead of going for a smokey eye, Jackson says: “I love pairing a dark berry lip with a contrasting pop of colour on the eyes. Nothing bold or crazy - just a bright eyeliner or a wash of a pastel shade will do.

Think of wearing a dark berry lip with a yellow eyeliner, or pairing a deep burgundy brown lip with a wash of turquoise shadow.”

She also recommends using bright and summery make-up for your skin. “Keep everything light and glowy,” Jackson suggests. “Try using an illuminating primer under your foundation, use highlighter on the cheekbones and high points of the face, and try to keep textures to a cream formula, as opposed to matte powder. This will make sure it sets off against the darker lip and ties in nicely with summer fashion and trends.”

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AvoIDInG BRonzER MISTAKES

make-up artists share their top tips for a naturally sun-kissed look. KaTie WRigHT gets her glow on.

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ith holidays to sunny, farflung destinations pretty much impossible right now, if you want a tan this summer, the old ‘fake it till you make it’ adage is more relevant than ever.

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overboard, pick the wrong shade or end up with uneven patches.

That’s why we’ve enlisted a pair of pro make-up artists to school us on how to create a subtle, sun-kissed look with either cream or powder formulas.

Here are five common mistakes - and how to avoid them, plus our pick of the best bronzing products.

1. not prepping skin properly “Skincare is a tool to make your skin beautiful and healthy and glowing,” says Julia Carta, celebrity make-up artist on behalf of Cetraben. “Using skincare the right way, you’re going to get a beautiful canvas.”

She recommends moisturising with Cetraben Natural Oatmeal Moisturising Cream (£6.99 - was £8.99, Boots), which will create a smooth, hydrated base, whether you’re using cream or powder bronzer.

2. Choosing the wrong shade “Making sure you get the right bronzer for your skin tone is so important, because getting the wrong one can either make you look orange, ashy or like there’s no make-up on you,” says Bobbi Brown make-up artist Zara Findlay.

How do you find the perfect shade? “Your bronzer should be the same undertone as your skin - cool, warm, olive, or neutral - and should be the natural colour your skin tans,” Findlay says.

“The easiest way to see if it is the perfect colour for you, is to place the bronzer against your chest and see if the bronzer lifts and compliments your skin tone.”

“Making sure you get the right bronzer for your skin tone is so important”

3. Incorrect placement “After you prep properly, then you can start to look where your placement goes,” says Carta. “With bronzer, it’s across the cheekbones and across the bridge of the nose where the sun would hit you naturally.”

You can also use matte bronzer to gently contour your face.

“So if you’ve got a wide face, you want to slim it down by putting bronzer in certain areas,” Carta says. “Use the same placements that you would do with contouring technique, which is a ‘C’ shape around the temples.”

4. only using one type of bronzer Bronzers usually fall into one of two camps: matte or shimmer. Carta recommends combining the two to create a three-dimensional look.

“Use the matte where you put your contouring powder, then where you want your highlights, use the the shimmery one.

“That’s a clever way of doing it - it’s what I do a lot when I’m working on celebrities, because it gives them that beautiful subtle glow.”

5. forgetting your neck The cheekbones are the most important area for bronzer, but it’s important to finish off with a light dusting of colour over the rest of the face to even out your skin tone.

“Always bring the bronzer down to your neck you don’t want to look like two separate people!”

Carta warns.

“To define the jawline and get rid of a double chin, you should blend it in - and don’t forget your ears as well.”

Bronzer best buys From cult classics to hot new launches, get your glow on with these brilliant bronzing powders and creams.

Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £27 Chanel Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £42 FeelUniqueMorphe Brontour Fantabulous, £12 Beached Rays For Days Natural Bronzer Serum, £21, Beauty Bay Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint, £29.50, Look Fantastic Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder Duo, £38, ASOS MUA Bronzed Perfection Golden Dunes, £4, Superdrug

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A HUGE ACHIEVEMENT

Local Care Home Group voted one of the best in the UK

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or the third consecutive year, Cinnamon Care Collection, which owns and operates local care home, Emerson Grange in Hextable, has been named a Top 20 Most Recommended Mid-Sized Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk, the UK’s leading care home reviews website.

Carehome.co.uk is the Trip Advisor of the care home sector – an industry with around 18,000 care homes across the UK. Its awards, based on over 92,000 independent reviews, rated care homes against a range of criteria including care and support, residents being treated with dignity, staff, facilities, activities and value for money. Emerson Grange scored an impressive 9.7/10.

Paul Hart, General Manager at Emerson Grange commented, “The reviews from all Cinnamon Care Collection care homes have contributed to the overall group award win and we are very proud of the role played by all at Emerson Grange. Our team works tirelessly to provide the very best care, support and happiness to the people who live here. Receiving this award based upon reviews made by residents, their families and friends is a fantastic external endorsement.

“There is no doubt that, like all care homes nationwide, we have faced very challenging times recently. As part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, we have benefited from the Group’s strong leadership which resulted in us putting in place safety procedures

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and barrier nursing at an early stage and having sufficient PPE throughout.

We have a comprehensive testing process in place and recent resident test results have all been negative. The safety of our residents is our number one priority; working in partnership with the Group’s leadership team ensures that standards at Emerson Grange continually remain exceptionally high.”

Amanda Hopkins, Reviews Manager, carehome.co.uk said, “Care home groups which ensure every one of their care homes have the same high standards and values, with compassion, kindness and dignity at the heart of their care, are making a profound difference to residents’ lives.

“Our awards which celebrate the excellent care given by care home groups, show that the Cinnamon Care Collection provides high quality care throughout its homes and we would like to congratulate it on being a top care home group. We feel it is a huge achievement to be named as one of the Top 20 care home groups in the UK.” The Cinnamon Care Collection has 13 care homes throughout the country. Emerson Grange provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Its luxury facilities include a café-bar, fitness suite, cinema and hair salon. As well as large individual en-suite rooms, Care Suites are also available which comprise an en-suite bedroom, lounge and kitchenette. These Care Suites are perfect for couples or individuals who are looking for larger living space.

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If you are renovating or simply replacing an old light bulb, no matter how big or small the job at The LED Specialist we want to make sure you get the right products to suit your needs at the best possible price.

Essential lighting including traditional light bulbs for your lamps, GU10 spotlights for your kitchen and ceilings, tubes and various other fittings are in stock, ready for same day dispatch.

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Top considerations for an indoor pool

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o, you’ve decided on an indoor swimming pool, what now? There are many questions to be answered and decisions to be made along the way, attention to detail and precise planning is crucial when designing a successful swimming pool and pool house. Origin have the experience, knowledge and delivery expertise to bring your vision to life. They work with you from concept to completion and manage the entire process, taking you through every step.

For anyone wanting to begin the process, here are the answers to key questions to help with the decision making.

Are you interested in a stand alone indoor pool house or a pool house extension to your home?

This is the biggest decision you’ll need to make when it comes to your indoor swimming pool as placement and location play a crucial role in the success of a project. There are advantages and disadvantages to both stand alone pool houses and extensions, a few of which have been listed below: Stand alone pool house advantages: • A space to escape away from the home • Typically most cost efficient • Can be a focal point of a garden design • Can be easy to build under permitted development rights • Reduced disruption to your household over the course of the build • Separate social hub

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“There are advantages and disadvantages to both stand alone pool houses and extensions”

Disadvantages: • Distance from the house, notably in poor weather Pool house extension advantages: • Your indoor pool becomes another recreational area of your main home • Ease of access when the weather is poor • Convenient way to incorporate swimming into your everyday life and daily routine Disadvantages: • Typically increased cost due to matching existing materials and additional adjoining work to the existing property • More advanced dehumidification systems are essential • More disruption during construction • Usually requires a formal planning application Will you need planning permission?

For a pool house in your garden it’s more than likely that you won’t need planning permission.

In the majority of cases as long as the pool building is freestanding, complies to the permitted development design criteria and your permitted development rights are intact - you won’t need it.

Almost without exception, a pool house extension to your home will need planning permission.

Origin have a wealth of experience in gaining planning approval for indoor pools in listed buildings, areas of outstanding natural beauty, conservation areas and they also manage the whole process for you so, no need to panic!

Do you start with an architect?

Simply put, no because Origin do it all. We are fortunate in the UK to have some of the best architects in the world but specialist architects with working knowledge of an indoor pool environment are very rare. Architects are extremely well versed with domestic construction details, but unfortunately an indoor pool is very different. An architect can provide you with an outline design for an indoor pool but this may be an unnecessary expense as many don’t have the knowledge or insurances needed to take that design further.

However, Origin’s team of experts provide initial design sketches and a budgetary proposal free of charge in their feasibility studies.

THE DETaILs To speak to the experts at Origin Leisure call 01895 823366 now or visit www.originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter.

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important part of a pool design. They retain heat, reduce running costs and some provide a level of safety, making them a necessity rather than an option.

When thinking about adding different features of pool design to your indoor swimming pool, it’s important to remember your motivation for the pool in the first place. Are you looking to create a place of wellness and relaxation? Your own fitness centre or a new social hub for friends and family?

The additions of gyms and bar areas make great use of the space and allow you to take your pool house to the next level, these elements will transform the space into the social hub of your home but keep in mind, it will increase the size of the building and hence drive costs up. Items such as a corner spa are a fantastic addition, whether used relaxing after a hard days work or after an invigorating swim, they add an extra dimension to the pool complex. When adding a sauna or a steam room it is important to remember these typically lead to a larger building where circulation space is also key.

Origin’s experts can discuss your requirements, guide you through the options and produce a fully costed proposal and design for you allowing you to undertake the ultimate home improvement so you can finally achieve the perfect work life balance.

After all, staying in is the new going out.

Which aspects of pool design have the biggest impact on cost?

Size is an obvious one as setting your heart on a 25m pool would be a significant investment. The most popular size for an indoor pool is between 8m to 12m, if you’re an avid swimmer and wanting an indoor swimming pool for practice and training, there are some excellent counter current swim devices available making the size of the pool less important.

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ENJOY MORE, MAINTAIN LESS This year, 2020, will go down as the year we fell back in love with our gardens

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n oasis of outside tranquillity has never been more important - a private place to walk and admire the flowers, a shady nook in which to relax with the Sunday papers or a sun-facing spot ideal for the morning’s first coffee.

A dry spring, followed by a warmer-than-average early summer, created the perfect outdoor conditions for us here in the South East but those lapping up the long daylight hours and mild evenings will have also noted that these conditions have expedited garden maintenance.

While many of us enjoy pottering, planting and pruning, most of us can’t say the same for hard landscape maintenance. After all, if you have a beautiful garden, the nirvana is to sit back and enjoy it – not spend hours repairing or replacing it.

Thankfully, there have been some exciting outdoor developments of late, which are designed to eradicate the dirty job of jet washing forlorn patio paving, or the days spent nursing decks back in to better

health. At Limegate, we are introducing our specialist surfacing treatments to residential gardens across Kent and Greater London. Homeowners can now benefit from a high level of outdoor style - designed to withstand exceptionally high levels wear and tear, and any inclement weather - with a low to zero level of maintenance.

Our products have had successful commercial applications since Limegate’s inception in 2013, with our team installing durable and attractive surfaces at Eton College, Kew Gardens and Lord’s Cricket Club, to name a few. Now, we are able to offer home owners the same quality and finish within their own gardens.

We can make the following swaps that will give you years of hassle-free enjoyment.

Swap from wood to composite decking Make sanding, sealing and replacing rotten wood a thing of the past with composite decking. Limegate’s solid composite product is slip resistant and made up of a high percentage of recycled materials for excellent sustainability credentials. Composite decking is the perfect product for around a swimming pool or to create a raised terrace.

Lay artificial grass If you’re struggling with achieving the ‘green green grass of home’, a replica product is your answer.

Limegate offers the most natural looking artificial grass on the market - a highly durable and eco-friendly product that is ideal if lawn maintenance is taking up too much of your time.

Opt for resin-BOUND areas Loose pebble, shingle and gravel-laid areas – such as driveways and paths – look lovely at first but we know home owners quickly become frustrated with migrating stones and determined weeds. Limegate has a range of decorative resin-bound treatments that ensure surfaces look the same on day 1,000 as they did on day one.

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if you have a beautiful garden, the nirvana is to sit back and enjoy it – not spend hours repairing or replacing it.

THE DETAILS Limegate If you’re ready to sit back and enjoy the best that summer has to offer, without those niggling maintenance jobs catching your eye, contact Limegate for a free consultation on 01959 546 208

Quality Installers of Bespoke Outdoor Living Space Bringing your vision to life!

Unit 6, Murray Business Centre Murray Road Orpington Road Kent BR5 3RE

01959 546208 info@limegate.co.uk www.limegate.co.uk

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OUTDOOR LIVING OUTSIDE ILLUMINATIONS

To decorate your outside space, start with festoon lights, hang them as a single string or double up for added illumination, position them over outdoor seating to be enjoyed on warmer days. Then, it’s time to think about low-level lighting, place spotlights at ground level to illuminate shrubbery and trees, giving an instant wow-factor to the space. Finally add finishing touches such as wall lights near the door, which’ll be very practical once the sun has set and for an extra decorative touch place a pair of garden lanterns near the door. www.lights4fun.co.uk

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Gozney Roccbox is a restaurant grade portable pizza oven that makes outdoor entertaining fun again, providing a genuine alternative to the BBQ/ traditional grill for those who want to push the boundaries of home cooking www.gozney.com 7 6 J U LY 2 0 2 0

If quiet time means gardening time, tools and accessories to make outdoor tasks even more enjoyable could prove to be a real gift. From kneelers to aprons, thermometers to barometers, there’s something for everyone, whether they’re gardening pros or simply enjoy a little potter for some rest and relaxation. www.gardentrading.co.uk

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Outdoor candles are the key to creating a Summer evening ambiance and are very versatile in their styling. You can choose to fit them in outdoor lanterns or place them on a table top. www.lights4fun.co.uk

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RELEASE FROM MIND & BODY TENSION Will it be Relaxation or Invigoration?

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et us introduce you to a key route to the process of achieving COMPLETE WELLBEING. Massively Change Your Day-To- Day Life For The Better!

You can indulge yourself and enjoy Life To The Full by releasing your body tension and reconnecting with yourself or loved ones in your home spa. They make you feel great! Essentially you can “Feel on Holiday all year round”! The process and result of achieving it is known as WELLBEING. A feeling of ongoing Wellbeing is far, far more of a Total Wellness Experience than, say, having soaked in a warm or hot bath at the end of a busy day! Just Imagine a superb spa weekend -All year round- in your own garden or home!

OK, so some people may say that wellbeing is the benefit of relaxing outside on fine days, at home or away on holiday. Let’s be honest: that annual experience is soon forgotten!

Water, Heat or Both – Indulge your senses So maybe decide what’s for you: WATER relaxation or exercise (your own hot tub or swim spa), STEAM relaxation or the healing of INFRA RED OR TRADITIONAL SAUNA HEAT (your own steam room or sauna)!

A short gentle swim, or an invigorating swimming training workout might hit the spot, or use your watergym workout equipment within your chosen length of

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SWIM SPA, craned in under the watchful eye of UK Award-Winning engineers & our associated builders!

That will really get the endorphins going-the body’s own incredibly lasting feeling of exhilaration & fitness. Invest in your home wellbeing. And benefit from 0% APR buy now pay summer 2021 too!

Amazing hot tub hydrotherapy!

Total relaxation can be achieved by immersing yourself for neck-to-toe hydrotherapy massage in your hot tub, summer or winter, with a choice of aromatherapy salts introduced into the water. Increase and decrease the temperature as you deem fit.

Within the tranquillity package, the adjustable waterfall jet helps release the body’s natural endorphins that act as a natural pain suppressor, by helping to relieve stress, headaches and pain.

Many feature the Dream Scents aromatherapy.

Our “Wellness Programmes” are included as part of our Hydrother hot tub packages. These unique features include timed relaxing massage sessions specifically designed to target things that people may suffer from.

For example, insomnia, the need for detoxification, sports recovery, you just press a button to alleviate a particular ailment, sit back and relax. The underwater coloured lighting automatically changes, as does the speed & intensity of the massage.

These stunning features are included in the majority of our stunning Hydropool Self Cleaning range of hot tubs.

You can increase or decrease the temperature depending on the weather. Incidentally, it is not unusual for people to use long or short sleeved wet suits in the cooler months, against the elements!

There are many items in stock for speedy installation with prices from £4,399. As seen in the Sunday Times.

Total relaxation can be achieved by immersing yourself for neck-to-toe hydrotherapy massage in your hot tub

THE DETAILS The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company Visit www.HotTub-SwimSpa.com or call 02083004003 Huge showroom at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, DA14 5BQ

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The perfect blend of quality and affordability with Baker’s Kitchens Bakers kitchens, a family run business for over 20 years, have a solid reputation for creating quality, bespoke kitchens.

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uying a new kitchen can seem a daunting task. Nowadays it’s almost impossible to find a kitchen that’s perfect for you at a price perfect for you. Well no longer, Baker’s Kitchen’s believe that everybody’s kitchen should be of the highest quality possible but still at a price they can afford.

Despite paying a lower price you can rest assured that your new kitchen is in the right hands as Baker’s Kitchens always aim to please and do this by paying extra attention to every detail and assisting you the whole way through with their wealth of knowledge.

They offer a free site visit and design service; always keen to hear the clients’ ideas and advise on the best way to carry out their project. There is nothing more offputting than a pushy salesman, for this reason Baker’s Kitchen pride themselves on their relaxed approach, giving the client time to make decisions and yet still offering suggestions and being there to answer any questions along the way.

You can see evidence of their enviable reputation on their referral page on their website: www.bakerskitchens.co.uk /testimonials Servicing the Kent and Bromley area for over 20 years, they have many, many happy customers. So if you’re thinking of changing your kitchen and are looking for amazing quality and value then look no further.

Call them now to start your dream kitchen today!

108 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Kent DA15 8SZ www.bakerskitchens.co.uk 07957 560 413 or 020 8859 8031

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INSPIRATIONAL TRENDS

Bring the terrazzo trend into your home with the Schmidt Arcos Edition kitchen

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hether you’re looking to update a tired kitchen scheme or you’re thinking about planning a whole new look, take inspiration from the latest trend in interiors and bring a touch of terrazzo into your home. Schmidt offers a stunning range of furniture styles, colours, tones and textures to suit any style and size of space, including the Arcos Edition design in an on-trend Terrazzo finish. This stunning stone effect can be used to create instant impact in open-plan kitchens or it can be combined with additional door finishes and furniture for a mix and

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match approach.

This kitchen shows the mineral look to great effect, with a dual-tone island featuring stone-effect Terrazzo blending seamlessly into a Nano-Black worktop that extends to create a practical breakfast bar for coffee and casual dining. To complement the breakfast bar, Schmidt also offers matt black stools to match. The island is almost Neolithic in style, appearing like a block of natural stone in the centre of the kitchen.

The addition of matt black cabinets, black built-in appliances and open shelving creates an industrial feel that would complement all interiors.

Arcos Edition is also available in five additional colours – Silvercross, Black, Oxide Blue, Rocca Grey & Oxide Bronze – while the Arcos Supermat Nano Black wall units come in two extra colours – Everest White and Caneo Brown – allowing you to personalise your space with your choice of tones and textures. And with Schmidt’s Colour Mix option, you can combine two or three different colours for the same unit. A Terrazzo island with Nano Black drawers beneath a black induction hob for instance, shows just how effective this configuration can be.

To complete your kitchen design, consider eyecatching and functional open shelving over the island, which not only provides the perfect storage for pots and pans but also conceals the extractor hood too.

For an additional storage solution, a mix of open shelving and Willow glass-fronted units enhances the industrial feel while allowing you to continue the look into an open-plan living space or dining area.

take inspiration from the latest trend in interiors and bring a touch of terrazzo into your home THE DETAILS Schmidt Kitchens Schmidt kitchens start from £10,000 including delivery & fitting Schmidt Kitchens UK Ltd www.home-design.schmidt

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TrADing For over 50 YeArs

The complete building, gardening and DiY group Homeleigh stock a massive, comprehensive range of building supplies including Timber, Bricks, Blocks, Fencing, Tools, Fixings, Landscaping, Aggregates, Plumbing, Drainage, Ironmongery, Decorating and everything you will need for your home and garden. range of styles, densities and finishes, they also include reclaimed. Whatever you’re building Homeleigh quality bricks and blocks will stand the test of time, so whether you need standard or specialist bricks for external, internal, cavity walls, foundations or floors they have a huge range of stock to match your exact requirements. Homeleigh can help you choose the type of brick to match your needs

Aggregates

If you need large quantities of aggregates for professional building needs or an attractive selection of gravels, stone chips or decorative shingle, Homeleigh stock a wide variety of materials at highly competitive prices and for the building trade they have everything builders need for any size of project, including high quality building sand, cement and sharp washed sand, they also stock a range of specialist materials with more and more emphasis being placed on using environmentally friendly materials.

Bricks and Blocks

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Fencing and landscaping

Homeleigh can help you to create the garden of your dreams with an amazing selection of fencing & landscaping products. Make your garden bloom with their superb range of fencing and landscaping supplies from attractive block paving to stunning natural slabs, an impressive stock of flag and kerb stones which will fit strikingly into a lovely path snaking across the lawn or choose from a range of colourful rockery stones.

Painting and decorating

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omeleigh’s have been in business since 1966 and have become the go-to builders merchants in Kent with branches in Staplehurst, Cross-at-hand, Aylesford near Maidstone and a new depot in High Halden. Homeleigh offers a comprehensive range of building materials for the trade and DIY customers.

Because Homeleigh are experts in their field you can trust them to provide the very best in quality and service at competitive prices.

they offer excellent value, low cost options for those on a budget to a complete stock of famous brands and market leading products.

Homeleigh are the first stop for high quality paints, varnishes, woodstains and painting supplies for all your decorating needs. They will give you all the help you will need with expert advice and highly competitive prices to give you the perfect finish to any painting project.

Plumbing and drainage

or budget.

Building materials

Homeleigh pride themselves on their fast supply of high quality, building materials of all types, for any project wherever and whenever you need it. From all types of bricks, varying density blocks and damp proofing through to bulk orders of aggregates, sand, cement and other building consumables we can supply what you need for any size or type of construction project.

DiY and gardening products

Homeleigh will make sure that you get the right tools and quality products to make a success of your home or garden project because they have built a solid reputation across Kent as the place to come to for a superb range of DIY and gardening supplies,

Homeleigh say that they are the first people to come to for all your plumbing & drainage needs and it’s hard to disagree because they provide a watertight solution to your plumbing or drainage needs and have an unbeatable selection of plumbing and drainage solutions at competitive prices. If you are looking for sanitary ware, tools, spares or sundries and everything you could need for your heating, drainage or plumbing.

Timber and sheet materials

Hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, C16/ C24 carcassing, doors, mouldings, Homeleigh are there to help. Because they have the complete solution to all your timber, wood and sheet material requirements.

Homeleigh are the leading stockists in Kent of a wide selection of timber, wood and sheet materials for use in the building trade, construction and DIY. THE DETAILS For more information visit www.homeleighgroup.co.uk

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CREATE A LUXURIOUS LIVING SPACE Do you own a conservatory not fit for purpose?

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here are literally many 1000’s of home owners throughout the UK who own a conservatory, it is without doubt that a high majority are totally inefficient during the summer and winter months.

Is this you, do you own a conservatory that is really not fit for purpose?

A high number of conservatories installed during the late 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s will have a polycarbonate roof. A roof with no insulation value and virtually zero protection from direct sunlight.

This gives you a room which is far too hot during summer and has a fridge effect in winter. You also have a roof which is difficult to keep clean as well as being a haven for insects.

The frustrating thing for many owners is that the conservatories are in a satisfactory condition, all double glazed with many years of life to offer.

More and more home owners are opting to have a more thermally efficient roof installed.

High-Tech have the perfect solution.

A very popular option is to create a thermally efficient sky room by removing the existing roof. A timber frame roof will be constructed to building regulation standard. Timber joists are then reinforced

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to accept a glass lantern or flat roof light. Treated timber boarding and warm roof insulation is fitted along with new external UPVC roof line and guttering products. It is then made permanently water tight with our lifetime guaranteed flat roof system.

The glass roof light is installed. Followed by internal installation of a new conventional plaster board ceiling along with lighting etc. The ceiling is plastered ready for painting. Thus, giving you a beautiful sky room orangery, oozing natural light.

High-Tech will always remove the existing roof and comply with building regulations.

High-Tech will create a luxurious living space. The tiled roof conversion offers a more closed in style of room with a high vaulted ceiling. The orangery style sky room with the glass lantern or sky light will not only offer the WOW factor, it will also give all the natural light required.

Bring your conservatory back to life, add value to your home and enjoy the comforts.

Working with Covid-19, we are still able to offer free quotations and carry out emergency roofing works. We are pleased to announce we are stretching our discounts for the retired to include Ex Forces, NHS staff and other keyworkers.

The orangery style sky room with the glass lantern or sky light will not only offer the WOW factor, it will also give all the natural light required.

THE DETAILS High-Tech Roofing Visit www.flatroofs.net for further details or to get in touch call 020 3411 1072

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Free survey for roof and room design A wide range of lanterns and skylights available All roof lanterns have an aluminium finish All our skylights are compliant with Building Regulations Pilkington self-clean temperature glass as standard All structural works undertaken by High-Tech All internal works inclusive of new electrics and lighting A complete extension or conservatory thermally efficient transformation

Roof lanterns look great inside and out High-Tech have installed nearly 11,000 roofing projects. Every roof installed comes with a LIFETIME guarantee. Let us, a company built on trust, transform your extension or conservatory.

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Your Perfect Bathroom

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ere at H. Lilley we have a long history of supplying quality products and quality service; our team of staff have decades of knowledge and experience to take you from the daunting idea of designing your bathroom to the completed article. We have a team of installers so we can look after your entire project supplying and installing your bathroom with global market leading brands and the very highest quality products.

Using the award-winning software supplier Virtual Worlds ÂŽ which allows us to take your bathroom dimensions and produce realistic images of your bathroom; we can change the design to ensure full use of space, making it easier for you to achieve the perfect bathroom. Some of our larger designs incorporate a free-standing bath,

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his and hers basins and a large walk in shower.

Smaller designs can consist of toilet under the stair conversions complete with a basin and basin unit.

We offer all services from the “I know exactly what I want” client to the “not so sure” client.

The design services that we offer are “Essentials”, “Inspirational”, and “Project”. Each of these design options can be tailored to your needs and bathroom space. A quick overview of each

“We offer all services from the “I know exactly what I want” client to the “not so sure” client”

the worry out of the bathroom.

If you are interested in any of these services come along to either our Eltham or Biggin Hill branch. With 19 bathroom displays at our Eltham branch and 12 displays at our Biggin Hill branch; which are updated every twelve months to make sure we have the latest products on display; we are sure you will find inspiration for your new bathroom.

“There is nothing more satisfying for me and my team than to be happy in the knowledge that your bathroom is exactly what you wanted even if you didn’t know what you wanted to start with.” – Kristjan Lilley (Company Director) “My favourite part of the job is building a relationship with the client and understanding their individual needs. To see a finished bathroom and a customer that is happy with their vision that has come to life is what makes it all worthwhile.”

– Ben Sambrook (Bathroom Designer) www.hlilleyelectricalandplumbing.co.uk

• “Essentials” – You select your bathroom goods from the catalogue and we provide the design and quotation.

• “Inspirational” – With this service we would get together with you to discuss the design requirements and come back with two or three designs and quotations within your budget.

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31 Realistic Bathroom Display Settings • Design • Supply • Install Over 30 years design experience Established over 60 Years ago

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Appointments available Please contact us in advance 23 Displays 66-70 Footscray Road Eltham London SE9 2SU 0208-8507179

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London Road Furniture A new shop in an old location

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ormerly the Polhill Arms in Halstead for many years the building has been painstakingly restored by the family who own Farningham Oak - long established Kent quality furniture retailers who started their original cottage industry working from an old farm on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors.

“We used to let the customers wander all over our house - except for a couple of rooms and buy anything they wanted and take it away” said Peter one of the Directors - it gave us a great insight into how good furniture is constructed and taught us all about the correct proportions and style which are really important skills and cannot be learned overnight.

This helps us tremendously when customers ask our advice as mistakes can be time consuming and expensive for them. We strive to pass on all our accumulated knowledge to any new members of staff we employ to enhance your shopping experience. It’s always a real pleasure meeting new

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The furniture and accessories are carefully selected with both modern and classic tastes catered for.

customers and old who continue to support us.

The restoration project took a long time with a very sympathetic and forensic approach being taken – however the results are there to be seen and building is now is a real pleasure to visit and to work in.

Situated on the A225 London Road - access is easy and parking is plentiful in the large car park adjacent to the shop.

The furniture and accessories are carefully selected with both modern and classic tastes catered for. High quality and very competitive pricing has always very important to us and good service comes naturally after over 40 years in the business.

We supply tables, chairs, cabinetry, sofas, bedroom furniture, interesting occasional pieces, custom built pieces and anything else we like the look of. We offer a professional delivery service and over the years have covered the whole of the UK including much shipping overseas.

Visit us! - You will you be very welcome (and not hassled!)

The London Road Furniture Company, London Rd, Halstead, Sevenoaks TN14 7AA; 01959 533433; www.londonroadfurniture.co.uk

TEL 01959 533433

VISIT US IN SEVENOAKS!

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THE LONDON ROAD FURNITURE COMPANY TEL 01959 533433 - LONDON ROAD, HALSTEAD, SEVENOAKS, KENT TN14 7AA

HOUSE NS & GARDEN KITCHE & B ATHROOMS

TILE STYLE FOR YOUR KITCHEN

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n most cases, the splash back in a kitchen comprise of ceramic or porcelain tiles but there’s no hard and fast rules as to what size or style you should use. So long as long as they are hard wearing and easy to keep clean, and off course complement your kitchen design style One of the most popular style of tiles for splashbacks are metro or subway tiles thanks to their timeless design, and the fact that they are available in a large of colours and designs. Stone effect ceramic tiles are also very popular and offer a maintenance free alternative natural stone.

The only limit to your creativity when choosing splashback tiles is your imagination!

Visit www.tilevillage.co.uk/kitchen-tiles

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Adding Value To Your Home

From ambitious building projects to timely tidying up, luKe rix-standing looks at how to boost the value of your property.

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een to add value to your home? Whether you’ve just moved into a decrepit bedsit, or have lived in a mansion for years of domestic bliss, there is still plenty of mileage to adding value to your property.

Doing so could help improve your own quality of life while you’re still in the property (if buyers find something appealing, odds are you might too), and keep you well placed on the property ladder, regardless of whether you’re currently looking to sell.

From five-year plans to on-the-day dust-ups, here’s seven ways to add value to your home...

Loft conversion Perhaps the gold standard of home improvements, loft conversions are not for the faint of heart, but can come with major domestic and financial rewards if done well. Adding square footage is a guaranteed value-boost, while the market fixation with number of bedrooms means that adding one can practically ensure a hefty payday when it comes to selling.

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money back if you sell immediately.”

Loft conversions are not cheap - and not suitable for every property of course - but they often perfectly prove that old adage, that you have to spend money to make money.

Brush up on kerb appeal First impressions matter, and putting your best foot forward is key to getting customers through the door. “We estimate that simply by improving your

“The average loft conversion costs around £40,000”

your property’s ‘kerb appeal’, with a freshly painted exterior, clean windows, a tidy driveway and a new front door, can boost the value of a property by up to 10%,” says Smith. “The outside of your property is the first thing potential buyers will see, both when browsing online and in person at a viewing.”

On modern properties, buyers may probably expect double glazing - a savvy way to save on your energy bill in the meantime - along with up-to-date security and draught-proofing.

Go for open-plan living Open-plan living has been in vogue for some years now, and it’s clearly not going anywhere anytime soon.

Most modern house-hunters are looking for spaces that are practical and adaptable, and it seems distinctly old-fashioned to cook your food in one room and then have to transport it to another to eat it.

Open-plan living spaces don’t have to be giant, or rectangular - you’re looking to create areas that are connected but distinct. Consider sliding doors or curtains that can pull back during the day, waist or shoulder-high partitions, or doorway-like arches that demarcate your space.

These are the golden rules of open-plan living: separation without isolation; continuity without uniformity.

Refurbish the kitchen A recent report by Norton Finance mapped out the most expensive home improvements performed by homeowners in their first year in a new property, and kitchen renovation ranked second only to furniture.

The centrepiece to so many homes, it’s no surprise that the kitchen commands so much attention both before and after a sale, and a welldesigned room can easily pull in extra thousands.

“If your budget can only stretch to renovating one room, that room should be the kitchen,” says Smith. “You can cut costs by painting cupboard doors yourself and adding new, fashionable handles.”

Add a conservatory The stars have to align somewhat for conservatories to be sensible investments, but if the cap fits, they can enhance a property with ease. Aside from the necessary financial clout, homeowners will need to ensure proper planning permission, while those with smaller gardens might want to think twice before sacrificing valuable yard space.

Though often associated with summer, conservatories really earn their keep during the winter months, when they provide a portal to the outside world, free from the cold, damp and dark.

“The addition of a traditional British conservatory typically costs around £5,000,” says Smith, “and can increase the value of a property by around 10% when done well. To add real value, make sure your conservatory is fully glazed and blends in with the style of the rest of the property.”

Redecorate Consider any second-hand shop - regardless of what it sells - and consider the price difference between products marked ‘used’, and products marked ‘like new’. This one’s a no-brainer, and just a fresh lick of paint can make pokey rooms immediately more marketable.

Your house isn’t new - but it’s new to your potential buyers, and you’ll be doing your bank balance a favour if you can make it look that way from the moment they cross the threshold.

Add an extra bathroom As with bedrooms, the number of bathrooms appears like a ranking next to your property, and it’s a crucial integer in the valuation equation. Broom closet, pantry, cupboard under the stairs - a small downstairs loo doesn’t take much, and it can be a delightfully canny way to carve profit out of otherwise wasted space.

“You can add up to 5% value to your property by adding a second bathroom,” says Smith. “An average bathroom costs £4,500, and according to NAEA Propertymark, 70% of estate agents say an additional loo helps to sell a house.”

“Open-plan living has been in vogue for some years now, and it’s clearly not going anywhere anytime soon. Most modern house-hunters are looking for spaces that are practical and adaptable”

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