Life Magazines (Surrey editions) November 2020

Rare Citrus is here An alluring gin created from the world’s most intriguing citruses

From Exotic Coasts to the Hills of Surrey.

Make your own citrus discovery at silentpoolgin.com @silentpoolgin #rarecitrus

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kate back in time this winter with an unforgettable visit to the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, situated in the grounds of King Henry VIII’s stunning Tudor palace.

One of the highlights of the festive calendar, skaters can enjoy spectacular riverside views by day, before the historic façade is lit up at night, creating a dramatic backdrop to any session. This year will feature an even larger rink, giving skaters the space to enjoy a memorable day out on the ice.

Belgravia Gallery, formerly based in Belgravia and then Mayfair for over 20 years, relocated to Cranleigh, Surrey, some 3 years ago and now offers a wide range of artists, art styles and price points to suit different tastes and budgets.

They will help you select works tailored to your needs, space and style. Uniquely, the collection of art is available for viewing in a beautiful home setting in the Surrey Hills combined with a personalised art advisory service to accommodate every level of buyer. With their approachable ethos, Anna and Laura are focused on supporting clients to pursue their interests, whether for passion, investment or both.

Faye Manning Editor

Editor Faye Manning Editor Assistant Katie Miller Sub Editor Nicholas Peter Fashion Editor Hazel Englander account Manager Anita Hill Design & Production Lisa Wade Accounts Kathy Manning, Andree Georgiou Sales James Marshall Directors Rory Smith, Patrick Smith

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The new Comitti BREVA 35 Motorboat

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makes its debut in the UK this Autumn

ntrepreneur & philanthropist Dr Karen Dickens is launching her new company and dealership Comitti Boats UK & Caribbean this Autumn. The company will be debuting the next generation of Comitti boats the BREVA 35 in the UK while promoting all four Comitti model families that encapsulate ‘Not only a boat, a lifestyle’ VENEZIA - BREVA - ISOLA - DI LEGNO. “Comitti is a small company in northern Italy and one of the few remaining Italian shipyards with a tradition of building classically designed Italian motor boats,” explains Karen. “It was through my initial purchase and semi-bespoke design of a VENEZIA 34 - ‘Octopussy’ and then building my new Comitti BREVA 35 - ‘Property of a Lady’ that I realised I wanted to be directly involved in expanding the reach of Comitti into new markets. I’m also planning to launch a new luxury boat charter business in 2021 featuring a selection of beautiful Comitti boats.”

“With 15 different models in the fleet, Comitti is the perfect brand to satisfy connoisseurs” Bringing these iconic Italian motor boats to a much wider audience, across multiple markets and geographies is Karen’s aim. With 15 different models in the fleet, Comitti is the perfect brand to satisfy connoisseurs - from day cruisers and pleasure seekers, to Superyacht tenders and those looking for commercial and resort business use.

The latest model family is BREVA, offering a contemporary evolution of a classical Italian design that remains timeless and ignores styling trends, available in 35ft or 29ft with a 42ft and 26ft currently in development.

The classical VENEZIA range offers an iconic design in five different lengths (34ft, 31ft, 28ft, 25ft and 22ft) each in four different levels of finish: Elegance, Classic Teak, Classic Mahogany and Sport.

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and aft dining/sunbathing areas. Specified with either outboards or sterndrives, a fixed stainless steel Bimini makes her an ideal family day boat or when specified with British diesel outboards by COX Power she becomes an incredibly elegant and versatile tender/chase boat.

The DI LEGNO models - PORTOFINO and SANREMO - embody the company’s heritage of fine craftsmanship using traditional materials while maintaining that bygone golden era of 1960’s Italian wooden boat design.

Prices range from £120,000 to £425,000 (+VAT and taxes), and the team offer a personal service from start to finish, and throughout ownership. The semi-bespoke design features and choices available are particularly personal to Karen who has sought out external design specialists that offer the same quality, craftmanship and attention to detail that the boats offer themselves. Karen uses all these specialists herself so can attest to their quality.

Karen is also passionate about the charities she supports both directly and through the company. One per cent of all UK sales will go to the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust (cornwallairambulancetrust.org) as well as supporting the charity’s soon to be launched 12 Days of Christmas Challenge to raise much needed funds. In the Caribbean, the team will be supporting the Barbados children’s charity naturesfunranch.org.

THE DETAILS Find out more at comittiboatsuk.com e-mail: jwh@comittiboatsuk.com Instagram: @comittiboatsukandcaribbean

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GORDON RAMSAY BURGER

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TO OPEN AT HARRODS

arrods is proud to announce the arrival of world-renowned, Michelin star chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Gordon Ramsay Burger, to its historic home in London’s Knightsbridge.

For the first time outside of the concept’s original Las Vegas location, Gordon Ramsay Burger will open with an exclusive mouth-watering menu serving gourmet burgers made with the finest, quality ingredients. Stunningly crafted burgers will sit alongside an incredible array of flavoursome sides, including the ultimate hand cut crispy fries, secret sauces and thick, silky shakes.

Using Gordon Ramsay’s signature cooking style and the very best in locally sourced ingredients Gordon Ramsay Burger looks set to satisfy all burger cravings when it opens later this year.

Gordon Ramsay Burger will be operating with strict health and safety measures in place, in line with current Government guidelines. Further information on Gordon Ramsay Burger at Harrods including menu offering, opening date, and booking platforms will be shared very soon!

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant groups in the UK and has 15 restaurants in London. The group has a further 17 restaurants internationally including USA, France, Dubai and Singapore with further international openings planned. To date, Gordon Ramsay holds a total of 7 Michelin stars across the restaurant group worldwide, including the flagship venue Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which has held

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three Michelin-stars for more than 19 years.

As well as fine dining, the group has expanded to include more casual dining restaurants offering a wide variety of guest experiences around the globe such as Bread Street Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Gordon Ramsay Steak and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. gordonramsayrestaurants.com @gordonramsayrestaurants

Sit back, relax and let Harrods take the reins this festive season From worldwide exclusives to exciting new brands, Harrods is home to everything you need this Christmas. Everything from expert styling tips to dinner party solutions – at Harrods, it’s all about living your best life.

The world’s most famous department store is known for its unrivalled range of luxury merchandise. As well as exclusive brands and myriad departments, one of Harrods’ most renowned attributes is its unparalleled service. Harrods continues to be guided by its philosophy of “anything is possible”, and, to this day, customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

Harrods, 87-135 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL harrods.com @Harrods #HarrodsChristmas

COVER STORY

Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin Rare Citrus G&T • 50ml Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin • 100ml Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic • Garnish with a twist of pink grapefruit Add a generous amount of ice to the glass, and then add the below, adding more ice after if needs be!

Rare Citrus Highball • 35ml Rare Citrus • 15ml Umeshu • 15ml yuzu juice • 10ml sugar Add ice to a highball, add the above ingredients and then top with soda. Give a very quick stir and add more ice, then garnish with an orange twist and thyme.

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he folks at Silent Pool Gin have been rather busy of late. Travelling the globe in search of the world’s rarest and most intriguing citrus fruits to grace their new gin - the first major launch under the Silent Pool Gin brand since that iconic teal and copper bottle first burst onto the craft gin scene back in 2014. So cue a not-sosilent fanfare for Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin. They may have taken a path less travelled to arrive at this alluring new gin but one sip and you realise that the destination is every bit as rewarding as the journey. This wonderfully complex spirit balances bright and zesty with subtly sweet, beautifully aromatic and delicately spiced for a truly satisfying taste experience.

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But what’s so rare about the citrus?

Well on their journey to locate the finest citrus fruits, the team at Silent Pool Distillers searched the globe and eventually unearthed two renowned citrus collectors who share their relentless passion for creativity and excellence.

Leaving their busy lives and careers in Paris in 2001, Ann and Jean Paul Brigand moved to the gorgeous Alentejo coast in Portugal and set about building their home, Lugar do Olhar Feliz.

The duo has a particular passion for citrus and have made it their mission to help young Portuguese farmers and chefs (and bartenders, of course) to discover and fall in love with citrus as they have done. Now boasting a citrus collection of more than 300 varieties imported from the far flung corners

Rare Citrus Negroni • 40ml Silent Pool Rare Citrus, • 20ml Campari • 20ml Sweet Vermouth Add the above ingredients to a rocks glass with ice, stir and then top up with more ice.

Garnish with a twist of pink grapefruit.

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of the planet (Yes you read right, 300!)

Ann and Jean Paul have one of the largest and finest citrus collections in the world.

When Silent Pool Distillers visited their citrus grove, it far exceeded all expectations. Head Distiller Tom Hutchings says ‘We were just blown away by what we found. Hundreds of the rarest and most incredible citrus.

The aromas and tastes were like nothing we’d experienced before’.

The team sampled dozens of citrus varieties before selecting the most interesting and aromatic flavours to take back to the distillery to begin formulating their distinctive new gin.

After much recipe development the team settled on four lead varieties. Inside the zesty tipple you’ll find Buddha’s hand, Green Seville Orange, Natsu Dai Dai (a hybrid of orange and pomelo), and lastly, Hirado Buntan (a type of pomelo).

Not an easy task balancing all those different types of citrus in the final distillation. How have they done it you ask? The distillers have adopted the same bespoke 4-stage production approach used to create Silent Pool Gin to produce remarkable layers of ever-changing flavour.

The result? A masterfully distilled and beautifully aromatic gin with a unique taste. Call this a flavoured gin though and Head Distiller Tom Hutchings will wince. ‘Please don’t mention the F word. As with Silent Pool Gin, this is a naturally distilled gin where all the flavours are captured in the distillation itself with no artificial colourings or flavour compounds added in afterwards. We’re passionate about making proper gins in the right way. This is a naturally distilled gin with oodles of classic juniper to be enjoyed, complemented with wonderfully complex layers of citrus and spice’.

If that hasn’t got your mouth watering, we spoke to the team at the surrey-hills based distillery to ask how best to enjoy this rare citrus gin. So here are five different ways to enjoy this lovely new gin. silentpooldistillers.com

“When Silent Pool Distillers visited their citrus grove, it far exceeded all expectations”

• 60ml Rare Citrus • 15ml clementine cordial Add ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain into a Nick and Nora/ Coupe glass and garnish with a bay leaf

Rare Citrus Twist • 25ml Rare Citrus • 15ml Melonade • 10ml lemon juice Add above ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and then shake and strain into a flute. Top with sparkling Sake and garnish with an edible flower

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OUT & ABOUT

CLANDON WOOD A local nature reserve which is also a national award winning cemetery – and it’s on the doorstep!

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omprising thirty-one acres of traditional wildflower meadowland, lakes and young woodland, on arriving at Clandon Wood it is hard to recognise it as a cemetery. Opened in 2012 this award winning naturally managed burial ground was created to appeal to a wide range of people wishing to be buried or have their ashes interred whatever their faith, belief or thinking.

However, it has also been designed as a nature reserve and is thoughtfully managed by a professional team who are experts in conservation and arboriculture. Their aim is to create an ideal and protected habitat for indigenous flora and fauna to flourish which local people will be able to enjoy for future generations to come.

As a cemetery Clandon Wood provides a peaceful and natural environment to be laid to rest and a place those left behind will feel welcome and at ease visiting for contemplation and remembrance.

If planning ahead plots can be purchased in advance of being needed as well of course at the time of bereavement, located anywhere one chooses within the grounds which could be amongst the flowers and grasses of the meadows, between the trees or near one of the two lakes.

During more normal times the attractive modern glass pavilion within the grounds is used for funeral services which is also used for gatherings or wakes after a committal. And there is an on-site office open and staffed by Clandon Wood’s friendly team seven days a week.

However, under the restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic all funeral services are now conducted outside which in the beautiful and natural surroundings have proved very popular, with up to 30 mourners being allowed to attend.

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And for those not able to be present the live outdoor webcast service has been widely used, with one recent service attracting over 80 invited viewers. It is hoped to open the pavilion for funeral services again as the days become cooler and to allow for a similar number of mourners in attendance.

Christina Lawson, who manages the on-site team says: “We work hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment for any visitor be they bereaved, someone who is planning ahead and thinking about securing a plot or if just to visit us as a nature reserve.”

The only way to really appreciate what Clandon Wood has to offer is to come and see it first hand.

And in Christina’s words: “you will always be very welcome”.

And on a final note Clandon Wood is delighted that it has just received the Natural Burial Ground of the Year 2020 Gold Award for the second year running. clandonwood.com

“We work hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment for any visitor”

Top: West Meadow pond and wild flowers at Clandon Wood’; Above: ‘Spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza Fuchsii) at Clandon Wood’; Below: ‘Kestrel chicks (Falco Tinnunculus) at Clandon Wood’

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A Welcome Escape at Claremont Landscape Garden W

inter adventures await this November at Claremont Landscape Garden. Frost and snow lend the gardens a truly magical air during winter, giving you the chance to see the gardens in a brand new light.

Head to the top of the amphitheater to discover views right across the garden, enjoying the late autumn golden colour. It’s a welcome escape from the rush of everyday life at this time of year, giving you a chance to recharge your batteries and enjoy the calming effects of nature.

And from Monday 23rd November you can treat your little ones to the magic of a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail around the garden - in partnership with Penguin Random House UK, perfect for ages 3-9 years old.

Peter Rabbit’s friends need some help finding items to see them through the colder winter months. Young nature adventurers can lend a hand to some of Beatrix Potter’s well-loved characters such as Squirrel Nutkin, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddleduck, and solve the clues to earn their special trail badge and certificate.

There will be nature-themed active challenges to try along the way, as well as

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a Peter Rabbit selfie station at the end of the trail where everyone can take a picture with their favourite storybook rabbit. The route will be pushchair friendly on level paths, although sturdy shoes are always advisable!

The café will be on hand serving hot and cold drinks and lunches along with tasty baked treats so you can recharge after your adventure. They’ll have children’s and vegetarian options available too. Seating is currently outside only, although they have some covered areas in place.

If your little ones still have bundles of energy, they can let off some steam in the Play Area, handily situated near tea-room and toilets, ideal for younger children and parents with pushchairs. For more energetic older children, climb the steps to the top of the Mound to discover Badgers Basecamp, a den building site.

And don’t forget, it’s essential to book your visit in advance via the Claremont website during weekends and over busy periods. To keep everyone safe they have one way systems in place in certain areas of the garden. They are open 363 days per year, closing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and reopening on Boxing Day.

Peter Rabbit image ©FWarne & Co. Ltd 2020’

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MICHAEL PLATT

ADDS A LITTLE SPARKLE…

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ichael Platt, Goldsmiths & Jewellers are delighted to be back open, operating with high standards of surface protection, cleanliness and sanitation in the ‘new normal’ that everyone finds themselves dealing with. Michael Platt is ready and raring to provide some sparkle, whether a special bespoke or beautiful stock piece of jewellery.

Michael Platt opened in Wimbledon Village in 1991; a very welcoming friendly boutique Jeweller, full of fabulous dazzling treasures. Much of the jewellery is made on site in their own workshop visible from the shop.

The jewellery is creative, individual, unique and extremely wearable.

Michael Platt are recognized for providing a very caring, personal service, working closely with clients to provide a high level of customer service and expertise in all they undertake, well established for creating bespoke jewellery designed and made on-site.

Is Bespoke for you? It’s far easier to achieve than you would imagine and extremely interesting, satisfying and rewarding. A custom made Bespoke Piece of Jewellery is the ultimate thoughtful jewellery gift. With some imagination and collaboration, a wonderful unique piece can be tailor made especially for you. Exceptional unique

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bespoke jewellery celebrates a special time, a memorable event or captures a moment; it’s everlasting and enduring. Once given, the occasion or reason is never forgotten and the piece will be cherished and always mean so much more. A Designer and working Goldsmith deal directly with clients, designing and making jewellery, interpreting and translating thoughts, sketches or doodles into wonderful jewellery. Whether working on a totally new piece or the redesign of dated, worn-out or inherited jewellery, it is an exciting journey that does not need to be complex or necessarily costly.

During these difficult times, jewellery speaks directly from the heart, the deepest of feelings and sentiment can be expressed with Jewellery. The perfect piece of Jewellery conveys more than words ever can. For jewellery to have emotional impact, it doesn’t need to cost zillions; it’s the thought behind the piece given that counts. Select a distinctive jewellery gift for a special person from the magnificent stock selection in silver, gold or platinum from Michael Platt and your sentiments will be forevermore captured in the piece given.

Do pop in: visits by appointment allow the regulation of numbers into the shop at any one time, please contact by phone, email or via the website to book. Detailed and complex restoration and repair work and jewellery valuations are also undertaken on site.

THE DETAILS Michael Platt, Goldsmith & Jeweller 1 Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 5DW Open Tuesday- Saturday 020 8947 4772 info@michaelplatt.co.uk michaelplatt.co.uk

OUT & ABOUT

Rare Designer Bags: Inside Out Exhibition at The V&A Museum. Opens 21 November 2020 Nicholas Knightly, the Bayswater unites the best of Mulberry’s craft skills and heritage influences.

Supermodel Kate Moss was one of the first celebrity fans and has carried many different styles and colours over the years - including the example that will feature in the exhibition.

The Alexa, launched in 2010, was inspired by British style icon Alexa Chung who was often photographed carrying a Mulberry Elkington satchel. This caught the eye of Mulberry and Chung’s chic style influenced the shape and leather choices for this new bag.

Bags that will also feature include a large embroidered burse used to protect the silver matrix of Elizabeth I’s Great Seal of England, a gas mask bag owned by HRH Queen Mary during World War II, Winston Churchill’s red despatch box and the Fendi ‘Baguette’ bag worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in one of Sex and the City’s most famous scenes.

THE DETAILS Following popular demand, the V&A has increased opening hours to 5 days per week (Wednesday – Sunday).

Tickets from £12 Open 5 days per week (Wednesday – Sunday) Free timed tickets are available from the V&A website. vam.ac.uk Social Media Twitter: @V_and_A Instagram: @vamuseum Facebook: @VictoriaandalbertMuseum

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he first-ever made Hermès Birkin bag owned by Jane Birkin and Mulberry handbags worn by Kate Moss and Alexa Chung will join almost 300 standout pieces in the V&A’s next fashion exhibition Bags: Inside Out. The exhibition will be UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, it will explore our long standing fascination with the bag.

Actress and singer Jane Birkin and the former executive chairman of Hermès Jean-Louis Dumas met on a flight from Paris to London. Jane complained that she could not find a bag suitable to carry her belongings and to fit her needs as a young mother.

Dumas sketched on an aeroplane sickness-bag a supple rectangular holdall with a burnished flap and saddle stitching. The bag named after Jane, became a sensation appealing to women looking for something spacious and fashionable.

The ‘Birkin’ has since become an undeniable symbol of wealth and luxury.

The Mulberry Bayswater is one of the brand’s most iconic handbags, as popular today as it was when it launched in 2003. Designed by

Clockwise from top left: Jane Birkin’s Birkin, 1984, Image courtesy of Les 3 marches de Catherine B.jpg; Kate Moss with her Mulberry bag; Jane Birkin; Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, carries the dispatch box to the House of Commons to present the budget, April 29, 1929. - Photo Credit Bettman Getty; Tracey Emin for Longchamp, International Woman suitcase, 2004 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London. DACS

SILVER & GOLDSMITHS 37 High Street, Cobham, KT11 3DP

Gordon Marks has catered towards every need for over 25 years, supplying the very finest quality jewellery, pearls, precious metals and gemstones.

Built on its heritage, Gordon Marks is a Royal Appointment jeweller and has a workshop on site which can carry out every service; minor repairs, full bespoke commissions, valuations and silver and goldsmithing. Gordon Marks also carries the latest designs from Lalique and Montblanc which sit alongside a curated range of luxury and everyday jewellery.

Located on Cobham’s wonderful high street, Gordon Marks offers an array of jewellery and workshop services; • Handmade One of a kind Pieces • Bespoke Engagement Rings • Complete Redesigns • Ring Sizing and Servicing • Complete Jewellery Repairs Regardless of your needs, Gordon Marks can tailor a unique service for every type of jewellery enquiry.

info@gordonmarks.com 01932 860 630 www.gordonmarks.com

OUT & ABOUT

Denbies Wine Estate Winter 2020/21

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ith harvest now successfully completed, we turn our attention to the winter months.

Beautiful throughout every season, the vineyard has proven to be a haven of peace and escapism for visitors to the estate, especially at this time. With its open access policy, free car parking and entry to the Winery Visitor Centre, it is the perfect destination for a day out.

As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, Denbies offers a range of dining and refreshment options. ‘The Hatch on the Lawn’ located at the front of the winery overlooking Box Hill and the North Downs is open daily for takeaway refreshments. There is also a covered marquee area for all weather purposes. The Conservatory Restaurant is also open daily for refreshments, hot lunches and afternoon teas. The Gallery Restaurant, located on the third floor, with spectacular views over the 265 acre vineyard is open for lunch Wednesday – Sunday, reservations are strongly recommended. (And for this year, it will be open on Boxing Day!) For those opting for a fully immersive vineyard experience, enjoy a food and wine pairing experience, which takes place in Denbies Vineyard Restaurant, located in the heart of the vineyard.

Enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the wine estate with a flight of Denbies award winning wines matched with local produce overlooking the vineyard.

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Make the most of the great outdoors! Denbies Vineyard Train Tours will also be taking place every weekend until the end of the year, wrap up warm, bring your camera and make the most of the spectacular views. Round your trip with a glass of warm mulled wine or indulgent hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows – that’s it!

Winter wrapped up.

Located in the heart of the estate Denbies 17 bedroom Vineyard Hotel is the perfect destination for a vineyard retreat. Fantastic additions for 2020 include Surrey Hills Physiotherapy and Wellbeing Centre, located in The Barn next to the Vineyard Hotel are now offering the following; Massage, Reflexology, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. Year round bike hire is also available from Just Pedal Bike Hire, the ideal way to explore the beautiful Surrey Hills.

The iconic Box Hill is located opposite the hotel, making this a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil stay. For additional information on Denbies Wine Estate and the Vineyard Hotel visit www.denbies.co.uk Denbies is a leader in wine tourism in England and runs vineyard and winery visits all year round.

It offers an unparalleled programme of tours and events from its state-of-the art winery and beautiful estate in Dorking, Surrey.

Denbies is open daily to the public and the chateau style winery hosts three restaurants, wine and gift shop, art gallery and farm shop.

THE DETAILS Denbies Wine Estate Ltd London Road Dorking Rh5 6AA For information and reservations visit denbies.co.uk T. 01306 876616

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Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser “N V&A Museum, until 10 January 2021

o story in English literature has intrigued me more than Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

It fascinated me the first time I read it as a schoolboy, and as soon as I possibly could, after I started making animated cartoons, I acquired the film rights to it.”

Walt Disney Rarely seen concept art from Walt Disney’s iconic 1951 Alice in Wonderland film as well as sketches and costumes from Tim Burton’s 2010 blockbuster adaptation are on show as part of the V&A’s exhibition Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser.

Exploring one of the most imaginative and inspirational stories ever told, the exhibition brings together Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska’s Alice costume with Walt Disney artworks that reinvented Alice for a new generation. Walt Disney purchased the rights to the original Tenniel book illustrations in 1931 The exhibition displays the development of Walt Disney’s vision for Alice across several decades.

To this day, the film is regarded as one of Disney’s greatest classics. In 2010, Tim Burton brought his bold directing style to Wonderland, offering a fresh and unique perspective on the story. It was a huge box office success and became the fifth highestgrossing film of all time during its theatrical run.

Visitors can explore the creative partnership between Burton and his long-time collaborator and Oscar-winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood – examining their distinctive visual style and 2 8 NO V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

characters that honoured Tenniel’s illustrations.

Burton was the first to fully integrate live action and CGI into an Alice film, working with Atwood to recreate her costumes for 3D. With over 300 objects spanning film, performance, fashion, art, music and photography, Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser takes you on an immersive journey into Alice’s extraordinary and enchanting world. Highlights include Lewis Carroll’s original manuscript, illustrations by John Tenniel and Ralph Steadman, fashion from Viktor & Rolf and Vivienne Westwood, and photography from Tim Walker.

The exhibition features an ambitious theatrical design, led by award-winning designer Tom Piper – best known for his stage designs for the Royal Shakespeare Company and Tower of London poppies installation.

THE DETAILS Following popular demand, the V&A has increased opening hours to 5 days per week (Wednesday – Sunday).

Tickets £20. Children under 12 will go free.

A range of other concessions will apply. vam.ac.uk

OUT & ABOUT

PRAISE FOR CJ DAUGHERTY’S BESTSELLING NIGHT SCHOOL SERIES

NUMBER 10

By C. J. Daugherty A new book by the Farnham author

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ne of the UK’s most critically acclaimed teen authors returns with a new novel set in the world of her hugely popular Night School series.

CJ Daugherty, one of the UK’s most critically acclaimed teen authors returns this November with a new novel set in the world of her hugely popular Night School series, that she based on nearby Frensham Heights School.

Number 10 tells the spinetingling story of 16-year-old Gray Langtry, the daughter of the UK’s female prime minister, who is about to get in way over her head.

After a wild night with friends is splashed across the tabloids, Gray is grounded for two weeks at Number 10 Downing Street, no ifs no buts.

Left alone one night, with her mother at an important meeting, Gray discovers a secret network of government tunnels leading from 10 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament and beyond. What starts as a bit of fun, suddenly gets serious, when Gray stumbles across a secret late night cabinet meeting and overhears what sounds like a Russian-led plot to kill her mother.

Wasting no time, she rushes back to inform her mother’s security detail, but with no proof of what she heard, no-one will believe a wayward teenager.

Now, it’s up to Gray to break out of Number 10 and warn her mother before it’s too late.

With the help of her best friend Chloe and love interest Jake McIntyre – who just happens to be the son of the leader of the opposition – will she

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make it in time to save her mother? And what will she have to sacrifice in the process?

Number 10 is a Night School spin off series that sees CJ Daugherty back at her spine tingling best. Gripping, thrilling, and filled with intrigue, Number 10 explores the nexus of power in the UK from a teenager’s point of view.

Published By Moonflower Books £6.99 Paperback Original

‘Daugherty’s storytelling brims with gusto. Tremendous fun’ – Financial Times

‘The most exciting teen book series to hit our shelves in ages’ – Teen Now

‘If you are a fan of teen romance mixed with mystery and lots of twists and turns then this is for you’ – Maximum Pop!

‘A clever and involving thriller…never less than believable’ – Books for Keeps

’A really gripping book…amazing!’

– Kiss

‘St Trinian’s tinged with a murderous streak’ – Closer

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A modern Private Estate for the 21st century newly launched: Magna Carta Park at Englefield Green

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agna Carta Park, a brand-new development from Royalton Group launched last month in Englefield Green near Windsor.

The prestigious development is steeped in history – just footsteps from the site of the eponymous King John Treaty and marks the arrival of a truly 21st century private estate spread over 57 acres of woodland and landscaped grounds, coupled with world-class amenities. At a time when many families will be thinking about education and school applications, Magna Carta Park is also within close proximity to a range of highly regarded schools, universities and colleges.

Perhaps one of the nearest and most notable educational institutions to Magna Carta Park is Eton College. Attended by royals, prime ministers and Nobel laureates, Eton College was founded

by King Henry VI in 1440 and is renowned for its educational standards and exceptional sports and arts facilities. The school currently has an exclusive 1,314 pupils enrolled. Residents of Magna Carta Park will only be a ten-minute drive from Eton College, ideal for those looking for an elite

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education and lifestyle for their children.

Royal Holloway, a part of the University of London, is also located only a seven-minute drive from Magna Carta Park. Royal Holloway is ranked 19th in the UK by The Times’ Good University Guide 2020 and is known for its striking appearance. The Founder’s Building towers above the surrounding woodland of the campus and has often been used as a filming location due to its grandiose and traditional architectural style.

Royal Holloway, affectionately named ‘RoHo’, also has a good reputation globally for its high-quality teaching across the sciences and the arts.

In terms of down-time and relaxation, Magna Carta Park offers exceptional amenities. Residents have access to a boutique health service, including an ‘Optimising Wellness Plan’ offering 24 hour on-call private doctors,two restaurants, a Spa with hydrotherapy pool, treatment rooms, steam rooms, Life Fitness Gym, an in-house personal trainer and daily classes. There are also two championship tennis courts with the option of private lessons from the Magna Carta Park tennis professional and a golf practise facility, again with the option of one to one tuition from the Magna Carta Park

“In terms of down-time and relaxation, Magna Carta Park offers exceptional amenities.

Residents have access to a boutique health service”

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golf professional Alex Herman, Sales and Marketing Director at Royalton Group commented: “We are looking forward to our forthcoming opening weekend. We have received a significant amount of interest and have recorded a higher than average number of viewings and sales right now. We have just agreed the sale of our final house within our first Phase, totalling over £25million, so we now look forward

to launching our second Phase with our first show apartment and townhouse this month.

Specifically, we’re finding that buyers are prioritising quality of life with a better work and home life balance - and our modern private estate means limited maintenance or upkeep yet access to 57 acres of grounds and facilities such as tennis courts and a golf practise facility right on your doorstep.”

Schools in close proximity to Magna Carta Park: Bishopsgate School (Primary) 0.35 miles, 2 minutes drive Papplewick (Primary) 4.3 miles 17 minutes drive Eton College (Secondary) 3.8 miles 17 minutes drive St. George’s School, Ascot (Secondary) 6.1 miles 15 minutes drive ACS International School Egham (Combined Primary & Secondary) 2.2 miles 7 minutes drive Royal Holloway, University of London (Higher Education) 1.1 miles 4 minutes drive

The details 01344 295 375 savills.co.uk

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Skate back in time at the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

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kate back in time this winter with an unforgettable visit to the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, situated in the grounds of King Henry VIII’s stunning Tudor palace. One of the highlights of the festive calendar, skaters can enjoy spectacular riverside views by day, before the historic façade is lit up at night, creating a dramatic backdrop to any session.

This year will feature an even larger rink, giving skaters the space to enjoy a memorable day out on the ice.

With new measures having been introduced to ensure that every visit is safe and secure, skaters can relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

There’ll be hygiene standards fit for a king or a queen, as well as staggered skate sessions, ensuring fewer people on the ice at any one time. Little ones can also find their feet with the assistance of the penguin or dolphin skate aids available to hire – just remember that pre-booking is required!

Once you’ve worked up an appetite on the ice, it’s time to head inside and satisfy those cravings at the Ice Rink Café and Bar. Tuck into hearty winter warming dishes, indulgent treats and a range of delicious hot and cold beverages, all created by Miss Polly’s. For anyone not wanting to brave the ice itself, snacks can also be enjoyed from the specially designed spectator area to ensure no one misses out on the action!

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The fun doesn’t stop on the rink, and no trip would be complete without a visit inside Hampton Court Palace itself, walking in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous kings and queens.

One of the most famous buildings in Britain, visitors can explore the grand State Apartments, where festive events have taken place for almost 500 years, and see the palace dressed for the season with traditional decorations from across

“With new measures having been introduced to ensure that every visit is safe and secure, skaters can relax”

the centuries. Marvel at King Henry VIII’s Great Hall with its grand hammer beam ceiling, which craftsmen created to evoke the nostalgia of its medieval predecessors and under which hundreds of years of feasting have taken place. Pay a visit to the Tudor Kitchens where Christmas dinners of times gone by would have been prepared, before stepping into King William III’s awe-inspiring Baroque apartments. Finish the day with a stroll through the beautiful formal gardens, the perfect activity for a crisp winter’s day.

For the first time in its history, the popular Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre will be taking place across two weekends in December, meaning there’s even more time to shop for gifts for loved ones and soak up the cosy atmosphere. Spread across the palace’s historic cobbled courtyards and the sprawling East Front formal gardens, the Fayre offers a food lover’s wonderland, with an array of stalls boasting artisan produce, delicious street food and unique gifts guaranteed to offer a memorable day out. Selling everything from

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churros and fudge to craft cider and hot chocolate, taste buds are guaranteed to be tingling after a stroll around the buzzing market stalls. And mouth-watering smells won’t be the only sense evoked, as the sound of Christmas classics will fill the air with the return of the much-loved bandstand, offering entertainment and live music for all to enjoy.

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink is open daily from 20 November 2020 to 3 January 2021 (excluding Christmas Day). Book tickets at hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre runs from 4-6 and 11-13 December and is included in palace admission.

Tickets can be booked at: hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk

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THE CONNAUGHT UNVEILS

THE CONNAUGHT PATISSERIE ON MOUNT STREET, MAYFAIR

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estled at the side of the hotel, with its own entrance on majestic Mount Street complete with grand columns and pink flag flying proudly, this space sees exquisite Connaught patisserie – one of the hotel’s famous signatures – showcased and available for all to indulge. Each day, delicious pastries and patisserie are sold or served to customers in the intimate rose-hued surroundings of the shop, alongside expertly made coffee, artisan tea and, of course, champagne. Those in Mayfair can also call upon The Connaught for hand delivered patisserie and celebratory cakes beautifully boxed and ribboned.

The Connaught’s Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Rouzaud and his team have created pastries and cakes to carry you through the day – a large sculptural clock hangs in the patisserie, not to tell the time, but to show customers what they can expect and when, from an early morning pain au chocolat, to delicate afternoon patisserie, and cakes to pick up on the way home for a special postsupper treat.

Loaf cakes and ‘gâteaux de voyage’ – cakes historically designed to last throughout long pilgrimages – sit on the counter, from lemon madeleines to walnut financiers and chouquettes, alongside a special exclusive from The River Café, a long-time friend of The Connaught. Their Chocolate Nemesis are hand delivered daily to The Connaught Patisserie – the first time the cake has been available outside of its home.

The counter is also home to an array of 10 seasonal patisserie – the true showstoppers in the shop. Included are classics such as Paris-Brest, Apple Tatin and St Honoré, and others showcasing

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more contemporary ingredients such as the vibrant Yuzu Éclair, the Mango and Passion Fruit Mousse cake, and the Chocolate Tonka Tart.

The Connaught Patisserie also creates bespoke large and decadent cakes to order designed for birthdays, celebrations or simply to tell someone you love them. These exquisite creations can be collected from the Patisserie, or, if customers are in Mayfair, the team can arrive at your door laden with cake boxes, looking splendid, in true Connaught fashion.

The Connaught Patisserie is open seven days a week - 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Cake orders can be made by calling 020 7314 3535. Delivery is available in W1. the-connaught.co.uk

“The Connaught’s Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Rouzaud and his team have created pastries and cakes to carry you through the day”

Christmas is sorted with these delicious award-winning handmade liqueurs including Rhubarb Gin, Christmas Vodka and Bramble Whisky. They come in a variety of beautiful bottles from Christmas tree decorations to large hip flasks all of which can be personalised with a handwritten message of your choice.

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The Story of

Windsor Great Park “There is a fascinating Royal heritage at Windsor Great Park that’s just waiting to be discovered”

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isit the beautiful scenery of Windsor Great Park for yourself, and share in the experience that generations of the Monarchy have enjoyed throughout history.

Royal associations Windsor Great Park has witnessed countless events throughout history, dating back to preSaxon times, each of which has left its own distinctive mark on this impressive landscape.

Although it wasn’t until the 13th Century that the areas making up Windsor Great Park were properly defined, creating an incredible variety of landscapes across the 4,800 acres that have grown and been developed over time.

There is a fascinating Royal heritage at Windsor Great Park that’s just waiting to be discovered.

When you wander through the Great Park you’ll encounter Royal residences, formal gardens and trees that have stood for over 1,000 years - with each twisting pathway promising a journey through England’s history.

From William I using the landscape as a hunting ground a thousand years ago, to the original planting of the Long Walk by Charles II, to Queen Victoria entertaining on the shores of Virginia Water - and even today our Royal connections continue to be as strong as ever under the stewardship of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, the Ranger of Windsor Great Park.

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beauty, no matter what time of year. The exotic displays and National Collections will impress even the most seasoned gardener, and also provide an abundance of subject material for photographers of all levels.

You can’t help but be amazed by the stunning Autumn Colour for which Windsor Great Park is famous – especially the maples and cherries in The Savill Garden and The Valley Gardens. At this time of year the fungi displays are also outstanding, but please remember not to pick them! And do keep watch when in the Deer Park, as it’s rutting season, which can be very exciting when our stags lock antlers.

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Tom Leighton

City Constructs Virtual Exhibition at www.tleighton.com until 12th December 2020

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om Leighton’s works reveal the poetic beauty that that results from painstaking digital manipulation.

Leighton has travelled through Europe, Asia and North America, building up an impressive body of photographic images that he then combines to make fantastical landscapes.

The resulting works challenge our perception and test our memory. Do I recognise that building?

Where are those mountains? How do I get the measure of this? What are those people doing?

Adding to a sense of wondrous unease is the kaleidoscopic effect created by repeated motifs and themes, enhanced by Leighton’s clever use of colour. Subtle mirror images startle us. We look for patterns within the work, mining the minute details for meanings.

The landscapes are beautiful, empty and reflective, or populated and celebratory: crowds swell and disperse, evoking both exuberant joy and hidden unease. Crowds fill the spaces Leighton creates, channelled by the architecture. We as viewers look at the scenes from privileged vantage points mainly above the crowds. We are observers and participants, able to take in the images as we wish: we can analyse, search, reflect and wonder.

This is an exhibition to marvel at.

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new dialogue between the hundreds of photos which are the constituents of each composition, the timing of the original shoots - and the year of completion of each work. In the process, they provide a powerful memory of how the cityscape was, before a time of Covid.

For all that we might miss the encounter with work in a physical gallery, there are advantages to curating and exhibiting virtually. Here I have had total freedom of selection, great accessibility and, let’s face it, an easy install! I will also have the opportunity to update the curation and add rooms to make the exhibition evolve, again unique to showing as a digital experience. My work is deliberately sited on the spectrum that stretches

“For all that we might miss the encounter with work in a physical gallery, there are advantages to curating and exhibiting virtually”

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from the virtual to what is real. There is a deliberate relationship between the digital and the physical.

Physical places that I visit are digitised in camera and presented as physical works on a wall which are here digitally represented in a virtual 3D space.

This is work made before Covid - and becomes particularly relevant now, as our city centres become emptier places. The purpose and use of city space has always informed my work. These are images of people moving in an intricate mass through the city of crowds gathering at iconic landmarks. The exhibition now provides a powerful historical comment on this process in a time of Covid, as social distancing is now applied to environments that were not designed for a luxury of personal space. And just as crowds now become illegal, now you view this exhibition in a space that you need not share with anyone else.

Biography Tom Leighton is an artist, photographer and printmaker. Fascinated by the urban environment, he has photographed and worked with iconic and hidden architecture world-wide. He layers and manipulates images to build increasingly elaborate

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megastructures, asking how our cities will cope and change with expanding populations, and how these populations will live and move within these urban centres. He has photographed both ancient cities and the newest cities built on land reclaimed from the sea.

Trained at the Royal College of Art, London, Leighton expertly manipulates images to allow us to imagine alternative cities of the present and the future. He seeks beauty in everything, from functional buildings to the most ornate architecture. He repeats motifs in unexpected places, repositions existing structures and contrasts the natural and the artificial: bright city lights set against natural night skies, concrete against greenery, business against eerie nighttime stillness.

Leighton asks us to reconsider our cities, what they are and what they might become. He pushes us to notice the beauty inherent in these populated places, the architecture and our place within it.

At once futuristic and reflective, Leighton’s work demands multiple takes.

Website: tleighton.com Instagram: @tomleightonart Email: info@tleighton.com

“Trained at the Royal College of Art, London, Leighton expertly manipulates images to allow us to imagine alternative cities of the present and the future�

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ADVENT CALENDAR

What a topsy-turvy year it has been for us all. The summer sun is now a faded memory and Christmas shopping feels like an even bigger challenge this year. Lockdown gave me the chance to find some small, ethical companies, whose gorgeous products sit alongside special items from trusted favourites. So here is my take on the ‘Advent Calendar’ that I am certain will put smiles on faces. I hope I’ve made life a little easier for you.

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Awarding winning, multipurpose soothing balm, every home needs at least one.

Original Balm, 25ml £6.95; Renewal un-fragranced hand cream, 30ml £6.95 drpawpaw.com

Navy Grey

100% soft Italian spun superfine merino wool and fully traceable.

The V-Neck, in blush, £165 navygrey.co

Kitty McCall

Fabric letters, handmade in the UK. £15 kittymccall.com

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Desmond and Dempsey

this works

Wear it to bed or to brunch.

Cygnus Swan Slip, 100% organic cotton. £80 desmondanddempsey.com

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6 5 9 8 Proven to help you fall asleep faster - Deep sleep pillow spray 75ml. £19.50 thisworks.com

Anya Hindmarch

Made from recycled satin.

Malachite Maud Clutch. £450 anyahindmarch.com

Charlotte Knapman

Ruby jade and Pink jade, semi-precious double beaded teardrop earrings,. £55 charlotteknapman.com – 10% discount code with LIFE

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Turtle Doves

Made from 100% cashmere jumpers Fingerless gloves.

Starting from £26 turtle-doves.co.uk

Margaret Dabbs

Without a shadow of a doubt, this product has given me my nails back.

Nail & cuticle serum pen, £12 margaretdabbs.co.uk

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Beatrice Larking Made in Lancashire, from 70% merino wool and 30% cotton.

Point Throw, £259 beatricelarking.com

Emma Alington

Beautiful, handcrafted ceramics for the home.

Stripes medium cup white, £23; Small white plate, £26.50 emmaalington.co.uk

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Pangaia

Seven pop colours range.

Heavyweight recycled cotton hoodie in Celestial Blue, £117; Heavyweight recycled cotton track in Celestial Blue, £94 thepangaia.com

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Slip

Silk hair ties, that are kind to your hair and the environment.

Skinnies, 100% silk (excluding the elastic), £39 slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk

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Recycled Cashmere Scarf – Cloud. £160 riley.studio

Bottle green jumpsuit, 100% Italian jumbo cord,. £525 kingandtuckfield.com

Liga

Set of 4, smoked cork placemats. £24 loveliga.co.uk

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Chanel

No5 Hair Mist 35ml. £48 chanel.com

The White Company

Fine sliver photo frame 5x5. £40 thewhitecompany.com

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Chantecaille

A crisp, woody citrus scent.

Vetyver Cèdre 75ml, £158 chantecaille.co.uk

Pat McGrath Labs

The Deck London

A made to measure tailoring house exclusively for women, by women.

Red velvet suit, POA thedecklondon.com

This piece, really is an allround winner.

Maddie velvet shirt dress, £250 nrbyclothing.com

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Mattetrance lipstick in Elson (blue red). £35 patmcgrath.com

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King & Tuckfield

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Powder

Embroidered floral headband in Teal. £25 powder-uk.com or johnlewis.com

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Hand and body care favourites The Lore Collector, £77 aesop.co.m

Toni Thornton

50x50cm Cushion cover. £60 tonithorntonart.com

All that is left to say is, look after yourselves and each other - and from my family to yours, have a safe and wonderful Christmas everybody.

Thank you for letting me share and until next time Ladies and Gents.

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Belgravia Gallery

Art Gallery & Art Advisory, Surrey

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elgravia Gallery, formerly based in Belgravia and then Mayfair for over 20 years, relocated to Cranleigh, Surrey, some 3 years ago and now offers a wide range of artists, art styles and price points to suit different tastes and budgets.

They will help you select works tailored to your needs, space and style. Uniquely, the collection of art is available for viewing in a beautiful home setting in the Surrey Hills combined with a personalised art advisory service to accommodate every level of buyer. With their approachable ethos, Anna and Laura are focused on supporting clients to pursue their interests, whether for passion, investment or both.

Belgravia Gallery gives guidance on a range of art with a variety of price points for individual collectors, corporate clients and interior designers,

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with the opportunity to arrange site visits and view artwork in situ. With a wealth of knowledge, Anna and Laura offer advice from expert sourcing through to installation, framing services, rental, insurance valuations, shipping and restoration.

Representing both established and emerging British and international artists, advice can also be available on current market trends.

Buying a piece of art is an important acquisition, so the wise buyer chooses carefully and seeks expert advice. They are keen to encourage their clients to place art at the very heart of their interior. Rather than something that is added at the end, they like to view art as a feature that enhances the character of its environment, and is integral to a space and the owner’s enjoyment of it.

The best pieces of art are not always the most expensive, and as art consultants with over 30 years of experience, they can ascertain very quickly what a client – and a space – needs. They have relationships with wonderful artists from all over the world who are talented and willing to create something unique and perfectly suited to its surroundings.

Artists include: Nelson Mandela, HRH The Prince of Wales, Charlie Mackesy, John Illsley, Pablo Picasso and others.

For more information contact: belgraviagallery.com 020 7495 1010 laura@belgraviagallery.com Follow them on Social Media

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Winter Exhibitions at New Ashgate: A

14 November 2020 to 9 January 2021

t Christmas thoughts turn to home so our Winter Exhibition presents a range of unique, local art and craft that you won’t find anywhere else.

Treat yourself to something new for your home or buy gifts for your loved ones. Pop in, browse our curated online gallery and shop away from the crowds. You’ll be supporting a local gallery and small creative artist businesses if you do, as well as finding something special this Christmas.

Special exhibition: Art in Nature Artists have always been inspired by nature, the patters of flowers and plants and the colours of four seasons.

Nature remains the primary referent and is more important than ever: our local landscape and the green English countryside have given many of us so much comfort and joy during this difficult year. This exhibition brings together a group of artists and makers who share the love of nature.

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Special exhibition: Sarah Spackman: Specific beauty Sarah Spackman’s work is distinguished by a strength of drawing, together with a delicate and subtle use of colour. Sarah has become particularly well known for her still-life paintings. She works in a quiet considered way applying the principle that good drawing is the basis of good painting.

Sarah uses colour to enhance the organisation and definition of observed form. Sarah considers the setting up of a still life a crucial part of the process: focusing on the objects themselves, everyday objects

“Pop in, browse our curated online gallery and shop away from the crowds”

The winter artists and makers include: • Paintings by Julie Collins, Emma Dunbar, Sally Anne Fitter, Susie Lidstone, Helen Long, Fiona Millais, Vicky Nigoumi, Alison Orchard, Jacky Paynter, Victoria Potts, Sarah Shaw, Ray Sheldon, Catherine Warren and Suzanne Winn.

• Limited edition prints by Kate Alger, Luke Kettle, Tessa Pearson, Chris Pig and Helen Taylor.

picked from the allotment or a particularly handsome fig at the market. My way of expressing my response to these objects is through drawing and painting.

Sarah’s work will be shown with still live glass maestro Elliot Walker, associated with the London Glassblowing Studios. Elliot is one of a handful of glassblowers in the world who focus solely on figurative sculpture. Sculpting in molten glass is known as the Messello technique, and working this way requires extreme dexterity, speed and precise temperature control. He chooses to sculpt in glass mainly for the material’s immediacy and transparency and for the intensity of the sculpting experience.

that are often looked at but not seen, how they relate to each other and the space in which they sit. When painting Sarah pursues the development of these relationships through constantly looking, contemplating, redrawing and colour adjusting.

Sarah studied at Byam Shaw School of Art and Camberwell School of Art in 1970s and 80s and is now internationally recognised for her work. She won the Winsor and Newton Young Artists Award at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition is a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.

She is the winner of the Gordon Hulson Memorial Prize.

Sarah says: I am often inspired by the specific beauty of an organic form be it a nasturtium

• Sculpture by Celia Allen, Sarah Cox, Gin Durham, Claudine Fiche, Claire Ireland, Lorraine Izon, Richard Jack, Liane Matthews, David Mayne, Linda Southwell, Ilona Sulikova, Midori Takaki, Mitch Pilkington, Gwen Vaughan and Ed Willis.

• Ceramics by Julie Ayton, Laura de Benedetti, Lucy Burley, Arjan van Daal, Alice Funge, Justine Jenner, Miriam Jones, Rhian Malin, Bryony Rich, Katalin Szallas, Michael Taylor, Ali Tomlin, Carolyn Tripp, Vinegar Hill Pottery and Gilly Whittington.

• Jewellery by Ruta Brown, Shimara Carlow, Emily Collins, Yen Duong, Iona Hall, Fiona McAlear, Francesca Marcenaro, Guy Royle, Suzanne Claire Jewellery, Gabriela Wolf and Yen Jewellery.

• Festive lighting and decoration

by Amy Cooper, Fleur Grenier, Sarah Grove, Jessica Jordan, Luna Lighting, Liz Scrine and Susan Trevor.

• Woodwork by Martin Dowling, Kevin Stamper and Surrey Woodsmiths.

• Glass by Adam Aaronson, Shakspeare Glass and Elliott Walker.

• Textiles by Jenny Crisp, Lesley Frankland, Hem Handwoven / Nell Swift, Judeworks, Suzie Lee Knitwear (Textiles), Rag Makers, Sally Nencini, Victoria Richards and Valerie Wartelle.

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TATE 50

A journey through the world’s largest archive of british art. Until Autumn 2021

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new display celebrates Tate Archive’s 50th anniversary with a journey through British art from 1600 to the 2000s. Featuring items from over 100 archive collections, it tells the story of new beginnings, historic moments and personal histories. From sketchbooks and drawings to unpublished photographs and letters, the display presents a series of treasures from the world’s largest archive of British art, The display includes a special focus on the 20th century, with material for each year from 1900-1999. From sketchbooks and drawings to unpublished photographs and letters, the display presents treasures from the world’s largest archive of British art, including Vanessa Bell, John Constable, Lubaina Himid, Derek Jarman, L.S. Lowry, Ronald Moody, Marlow Moss, Donald Rodney and Jo Spence amongst many others.

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for his broadcast of An Exile Looks Back for Caribbean Survey, Jamaican-born sculptor Ronald Moody recounts his impressions of arriving in the UK in the 1920s. Rare items include the programme for Yoko Ono’s event at the pioneering Destruction in Art symposium in London in 1966 and First World War medals belonging to sculptor Julian Phelps Allan OBE Table cases explore fascinating items from before 1900, including an illustrated letter from John Constable to his wife Maria with Constable’s never-before-seen administration of his goods.

The display reveals the evolution of important arts organisations, alongside artist-led groups, collectives and venues that shone brightly for a brief period. Images of Wyndham Lewis and others at the Rebel Arts Centre in 1914 are exhibited along with a selection of materials relating to the Omega workshop, the design collective established by Roger Fry in 1913.

Curated by Adrian Glew, Archivist, Tate and the Archive team (Andrey Lazarev, Clare Sexton, Darragh O’Donoghue, Derek Rice, Federica Berretta, Nastasia Alberti, Peter Eaves and Victoria Jenkins).

Every precaution has been taken to make visiting the galleries a safe and enjoyable experience. To ensure people keep a safe distance from each other, all visitors, including Members, need to book a timed ticket in advance to visit the collection displays or exhibitions.

This can be done via tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

THE DETAILS Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Archive Gallery, Lower Level, Tate Britain Open daily 10am – 6pm For public information call +44(0)20 7887 8888, visit tate.org.uk or follow @Tate

Top left: Vanessa Bell painting Lady Robert Cecil Top: Derek Jarman, A Blueprint for Bliss Donald Rodney, First of England sketch

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ine art does more than just add a dash of elegance or ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to your décor. In fact, with returns of up to 64.4% you would be mad not to take it more seriously.

This year when financial investment opportunities are becoming increasingly precarious, the world of art is thriving as it runs completely in a league of its own.

The increased demand of individuals moving their money out of the financial asset classes and stepping into the exciting world of art, are discovering that their money is more secure than ever.

Now, investing in art doesn’t just mean it has to be a ‘Blue Chip’ master such as Andy Warhol, Banksy or Pabalo Picasso. It is good to learn and discover the new and emerging artists of our generation, who can give back a significant return for the future. Dealing with a Fine Art Gallery

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Our portfolio of artists stretches from Spanish artist Salvador Dalí who is one of the most celebrated surrealist artists of the 20th century, to the renowned and collected masters of the 21st Century such as Fabian Perez, Todd White, Sherree Valentine Daines alongside many other celebrated names in our portfolio.

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CRAFT MEETS ART

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aunching natural texture frescos and art objects for minimalist, neutral and artful interiors from Vacarda Design Vacarda Design studio has launched several new collections of original décor and limited series artworks, all exquisitely handmade with Italian plaster.

By reinventing traditional material and craftsmanship techniques, Tanya Vacarda, the brand face of Vacarda Design, creates artisan art objects with beautiful texture and organic design that invite soothing energy and tranquillity to any interior settings.

INTERTWINED: A New Tradition Introducing an original collection of plaster weave tapestries that explores the relationship between the material, form and craft. Traditionally, plaster is seen as a sub-serving material that can only exist as a surface coating. By treating it as a textile, Vacarda gives the plaster pliability and the independence to take on new forms and surprising shapes.

Each hanging is crafted as one-of-a-kind work, unique to Vacarda Design. It is hand-made by fusing Italian plaster with chiffon, cutting it into strips and weaving together in a pattern suggested by the dynamics between the strips. The result is a unique pliable plaster tapestry with a loose, unrepeatable design. Created in milky white colour with earthy tints of brown, these small decorative hangings are perfect for minimalist and natural colour palette settings with an artsy character.

FINE ART: Tactile Silhouettes

“Transience” is the limited series of original portraits that explores the definitions of beauty.

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Tanya Vacarda’s own technique and style, these exceptionally textured artworks are unusually tactile and nothing like you have seen in the world of figurative art before.

THE RENEWED ART OF FRESCO: Embracing The Flow A search for balance between natural imperfection, the random and visual harmony, the Aurora Etudes series of fresco paintings is all about organic design flow and striking texture that are soothing and calming. You will never see a pattern that repeats itself. Instead, your eye and hand will wander across the random lines and marks of the trowel, finding new details every time. Naturally.

Made in earthy tones of clay, coco, milk, light grey and damask rose, these fresco paintings invite the grounding energy of nature to the settings, enhancing any interior, by capturing the process when the random becomes beautiful. vacardadesign.com

ABOUT VACARDA DESIGN Vacarda Design, founded by Tanya Vacarda in 2018, specialises in artisan wall coverings with a serious textural appeal. Using Italian plasters and her own unique technique, Tanya Vacarda creates one-of-a-kind art objects and artistic finishes that have the flexibility and mobility that a modern and more fluid way of life demands without compromising on the authenticity of material and the craft.

Tanya Vacarda’s technique has evolved from the craft of Italian plasterers and fresco artists. By blending pigments with Italian plaster and applying it in thin layers upon each other, Tanya creates tactile surface designs with unique colour patterns that are then enhanced with paint, delicate embroidery, silk and other textile embellishments. Each work requires skills, time and the right state of mind to become a timeless piece of art.

“My craft and art are driven by the passion for authenticity, the need for a mindful approach to the creative process and respect for the craft. These are the qualities that, for me, define luxury and make it timeless.

My style is not about chasing perfection. It evolved from observing nature and learning about how it turns random coincidences into something incredibly beautiful, creating harmonious patterns out of a series of imperfections.”

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ART MEETS FASHION Sommus is a stunning exclusive piece to be cherished and kept forever. Gorgeously tailored from opulent viscose silk velvet, this coat really is a bit special. This is the perfect gift for lovers of fashion and art with the most exquisite taste. “Nasturtium Border was developed from a painting of my garden in late Summer when the nasturtiums had run wild into a tangled display of bright colour.” - Pookie Blezard pazuki.co.uk

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Tighten your skin, reduce sagging, wrinkles and fine lines!

Dr Peter Forrester and Ms Helen McEnvoy offer the option of combining Profhilo with INTRAcel, our proven and long-established radio-frequency micro-needling treatment. Together they are an unbeatable combination.

INTRAcel

Profhilo

Dr Peter Forrester and Ms Helen McEnvoy have been using INTRAcel skin rejuvenation for over 5 years.

During this time they have witnessed the introduction of many other non-surgical skintightening treatments. Usually well publicised, celebrity endorsed and very expensive. They are promoted with before and after photographs showing results that are rarely achievable in practice.

Dr Forrester and Ms McEnvoy continue to be impressed with the results of INTRAcel and believe that it offers a better and more cost effective result than most of the new ‘trendy’ techniques.

INTRAcel cleverly combines the two established techniques of micro-needling and radio-frequency (RF) skin tightening. INTRAcel delivers short bursts of RF energy into the deeper layers of the skin.

Recovery from an INTRAcel treatment is usually quick; at the end of the treatment the skin will be red like a sunburn sensation for a few hours, this will diminish after 1-2 days.

A toned and tightened effect will be immediately noticeable after a treatment but the full effect will develop over the subsequent weeks. There will be improvement after the first treatment, however a course of 3 at 4-6 week intervals is recommended. Following this improvements will continue for up to 6 months as healthy collagen develops.

Profhilo is an exciting and unique rejuvenation product for the face, neck and décolletage, being unlike any other skin treatment on the market.

Dr Forrester and Ms McEnvoy always look critically at new treatments and never jump on the bandwagon until they have had time to evaluate the exaggerated claims made by some manufacturers and occasionally other practitioners.

They have regularly used Profhilo since Summer 2017 and hence have had a good opportunity to evaluate its effects. They are now convinced Profhilo is a safe, effective and innovative product.

Profhilo is designed to improve skin laxity, texture and lines by stimulating collagen and elastin production. This effect combined with increased hydration will produce a subtle lifting and tightening effect.

Although Profhilo is composed of Hyaluronic

“Dr Forrester and Ms Helen McEnvoy continue to be impressed with the results of INTRAcel”

INTRAcel can: • Improve and tone the texture of the skin • Reduce wrinkles and fine lines • Tighten the jowls and neck • Improve acne scars • Improve acne

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Dr. Peter Forrester MBBS FRCA

Acid (HA) it is not a filler and is aimed at achieving a very different effect from all the currently available HA fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm or Belotero. It will not add excessive volume and hence there is no risk that a Profhilo treatment will result in an obviously filled or ‘pillow face’ look.

It is manufactured by IBSA, a long-established and highly reputable Swiss company and was first launched in Italy in 2015 and subsequently in

the UK in January 2016. Since launch there have been an increasing number of positive reviews and opinions in the media.

A Profhilo treatment is quick and easy. Just 5 small injections of Profhilo are administered to each side of the face. Discomfort is minimal and other than the possibility for a small bruise there is no downtime. There will be an initial increase in hydration, but the main effects will build over the following weeks. A second treatment must be given 4 weeks later to maximise the beneficial effects.

Profhilo can: • Improve overall skin quality • Increase skin firmness • Increase hydration and elasticity of the skin

With over 20 years experience in non surgical cosmetic medicine, Peter specialises in minimally invasive facial anti ageing treatments.

Ms. Helen McEvoy MSc MA MBBChir FRCS (Plast)

Helen is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospital and she consults privately from her rooms in Esher.

Jennifer Luyt Jennifer brings to us 40 years experience in the high end beauty therapy industry and, has practiced as a Senior Medical Aesthetician for the last 11 years.

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21st ANNIVERSARY Jodie Perry, Christine Madigan

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cademy Salons is celebrating 21 years of trading this month. Academy’s ethos of ‘Family Hairdressing, Individual Style’ has made the five Surrey based destination salons a magnet for a multi-generational demographic of clients, attracted by a talented team and five-star customer service. Prestigious professional haircare brands including L’Oréal, Balmain Paris Hair Couture Styling and Care, Alterna, and newly introduced GHD are the icing on the cake. . A complimentary in-depth consultation precedes every hair and beauty appointment, ensuring personal connections and crystal clear outcomes.

The group has grown to 5 salons in 21 years ,in 2013 the Hersham Academy opened meaning all the team grow organically within the company.

The multi-award winning Academy Group employs 80 staff, 15 of whom are apprentices.

Ongoing training in the latest trends, techniques and health and safety advice takes place inhouse across all levels of experience and ability. Academy’s ethos is that work becomes a vocation when it involves being rewarded and feeling valued, and colleagues feel like family.

Within each salon other opportunities exist for building an impressive skill set that includes stage work, fashion show styling, creative photo shoot experience, entering in-salon and national competitions.

The group has been awarded several times , 2017 Retailer of the Year - Salon Business Awards, 2018 Retailer of the Year BHBAs, 2019 Ultimate Salon of the Year Salon Business Awards, 2019, 6 6 NO V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

Salv Mulé, was shortlisted for Business Director of the Year. They have also been nominated for Retailer of the Year this Year with results this month.

Post the Covid-19 pandemic all five Academy salons are taking the rules of the ‘new normal’ very seriously. The safety and wellbeing of clients, customers and team is of paramount importance.

This care and consideration is being reflected in the limits placed on staff and client numbers in the salons at any one time. Extended opening hours will feature as part of the working day for the foreseeable future.

Salv Mulé Salon owner - said “These past 21 years have been so successful and exciting. We work very closely with our suppliers ensuring we offer our clients the very best products and services available. Guiding our team and watching them flourish has given me the greatest pleasure, it’s all about keeping them informed and happy, that way everything else falls into place. Our working conditions may have changed, because of Covid-19, but our creativity and commitment remain robust.”

Salv Mulé, John Baxter-Hill, Errol Douglas MBE

10 The Green, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4HL T: 01932 252 464 42 High Street, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3EB T: 01932 864 929 105 Hare Lane, Claygate, Surrey KT10 0QX T: 01372 462 724 91 High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9QA T: 01372 466 400 81 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9UQ T: 01932 852289 academysalons.com balmainhair.com Winner British Business Hairdressing Awards 2018 and Winner Salon Business Awards 2018

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Caped crusaders:

How this timeless classic can transform your autumn wardrobe Prudence Wade takes a look back at the history of the cape, and how it’s being styled today.

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nstead of moping over the end of summer, cheer yourself up by adding a bit of autumnal drama into your wardrobe. And what better way to do so than with a cape?

Capes are the perfect option for confusing, in between weather – they drape delicately over the shoulders, and can be adjusted according to temperature.

Like any other trend, the style has fluctuated in and out of fashion – and this autumn, it’s set to be one of the biggest trends in outerwear. But before looking at why everyone from Dior to Celine have fallen back in love with capes, it’s important to understand the style’s history…

Early beginnings…

Now, capes might seem modern and fresh, but the style certainly has a storied past. Over the years, it’s proved a uniquely democratic item of clothing, worn by people of all social statuses. This could be down to its simplicity – all that’s required is a single piece of material, fastened at the throat.

Peasants, clergy and nobles alike have worn cloaks from the Roman era through to medieval times and onwards, but all styled slightly differently. After all, not quite everyone could afford the opulent, fur-lined, trailing capes of Henry VIII – peasants were far more likely to fling a length of scratchy sack cloth over their shoulders for warmth.

Different manifestations throughout the 20th century…

Fashion hasn’t been immune to the charms of a cape. It saw a particular resurgence in popularity in the 1920s, when upper-class women realised it could be more easily worn over their full-skirted dresses than a coat.

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and patterns became all the rage among hippies – something Burberry brought back in the 2010s with the help of models like Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne.

Capes today…

Over the last decade, the place you’re most likely to see a cape is the red carpet. The past year alone has seen the Duchess of Sussex wearing a caped fire-engine red evening gown, and Angelina Jolie’s flowing, ethereal outfit for the Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil premiere. There’s something about the drama of a cape, which can be swished around as you leave a room, that makes it perfect for the red carpet.

Other than the odd Burberry poncho, capes haven’t been hugely popular in fashion outside of formalwear: until now. The autumn/winter catwalks were full of cloaks, showing just how many ways they can be worn with inspirations plucked from different eras.

One of the most wearable ways to style a cape this season is all about keeping things classic in sleek camel colours with gold accents, as seen on the Celine runway.

Seventies fashion is still having a moment, and Miu Miu made its cape out of the 1970s favourite of shearling – adding texture and warmth to the style. Dior and Roland Mouret combined capes with another big trend of the season – check – which will no doubt prove just as timeless as camel styles.

Another popular style is – gasp – actually practical for the changeable weather. Waterproof,

utility-style capes – often with zips, hoods and pockets – show you can be chic and practical at the same time. For a more Gothic take on the trend, go for a simple and chic charcoal grey style – as seen at Michael Kors and the Dior front row.

The best thing about capes is how easy they are to style.

You barely need to think about the rest of your outfit, because tossing over a cape will lend an easy elegance – not to mention some much-needed warmth. If you are stuck, we particularly like cloaks worn with skinny jeans and boots – to keep everything streamlined, making the cape the star of the show.

Throughout history, capes have been worn by all manner of people – and this year, high end and high street designers show there really are no limits to how you wear yours. Although there is one restriction – no arms, please.

“It saw a particular resurgence in popularity in the 1920s, when upper-class women realised it could be more easily worn over their fullskirted dresses than a coat”

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CHARLOTTE BOUTIQUE Zoë Charlotte Donovan, Founder & Director talks to Life Magazines

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hen I left my job of 15 years to realise my ambition of founding a mid to high end ladies fashion boutique, I had no idea what the impact of COVID-19 would have on my plans.

My vision was to stock a combination of classic styles and colours to cater for the effortless chic everyday look, and also for occasions when only a stand-out statement will do. I never enjoyed fast fashion and made the commitment to only stock clothes of quality fabrics and production in styles and prints which will be loved forever, with a small selection of fine jewellery and accessories sourced from designers with pedigree or who had something special.

When the pandemic hit, I was forced to abandon plans for a bricks and mortar store in Surrey and was forced to look at how I could make the best of a terrible situation and grow a new business in a competitive space, so I opened online only in May. It was already difficult for a start-up to predict how they’d do in “normal” times, during a pandemic it was impossible. Spring was uncertain but I made steady progress and in Summer we took off and the business flourished, 7 0 NO V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

with happy clients and gaining wonderful feedback on our stock and service.

Now we’ve moved into Autumn and times are as uncertain as ever, but I am very excited about our Autumn and Winter stock and I have just held our first photoshoot as so many designers have been unable to provide images due to the lockdowns globally!

With risk assessments completed, hand wash and wipes everywhere, a blessing from the council and a tight two-day schedule with a team comprised of a wonderful, talented bunch who were only too happy to help their friend’s new business. Offering their professional skills in photography and make-up and models who have never worked as pro models before (you wouldn’t know!), they did a fabulous job and completed the shoot over a weekend in October.

Over Sushi, pizza, chocolate and the odd glass of fizz we got the job done, showcasing Dom Goor Knitwear, MayaH jewellery, Belli Grau Handbags, ella & Il dresses, Venera Arapu dresses and a first for this flourishing business, own our label winter coats by “Zoë Charlotte”.

It’s an unpredictable time, but I hope you like the end result of the shoot and use our delivered to your door, Try Before You Buy service. What will 2020 bring next!

THE DETAILS Charlotte Boutique contact: Website charlotteboutique.co.uk Telephone 07519 315 268 email heretohelp @charlotteboutique.co.uk facebook.com/ charlotteboutiqueuk instagram. com/charlotteboutiqueuk Models are wearing: Anoushka wears Jessica Russell Flint: ‘Painted Zebra’ Shirt Dress; Chezelle wears MayaH: Silver Halo Studs with Long Fringe; Chezelle with Belli Grau Handbag Chezelle wears Zoë Charlotte: Zipped Biker in Black and carries Belli Grau: Elena Black Handbag Behind the scenes shot of photographer Alex George with Zoë wearing ella&il: Jenna Chunky Sweater Photography: Alexander George www.agfilm.co.uk, Instagram @ag_film_photo Make-up: Marta George martamgeorge@gmail.com 07429 900996

Charlotte Boutique is a ladies online clothing boutique specialising in chic casual wear and classic & modern glamour of exceptional quality. Now showing our stunning Autumn & Winter stock. A great mix of day wear and evening wear in both neutrals and vibrant colours. Also stocking an exquisite collection of jewellery and handbags.

Take advantage of our popular and free Try Before You Buy service. Let us know what you want to try and we’ll drop it round to your home! Decide what you want to keep and we’ll collect the rest! See the website for more details.

Service only available in Elmbridge.

Contact: Website www.charlotteboutique.co.uk Telephone 07519 315 268 or email heretohelp@charlotteboutique.co.uk www.facebook.com/charlotteboutiqueuk www.instagram.com/charlotteboutiqueuk

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Chilli No. 5 - Hot Sauce Reimagined

Join The Revolution

H

ot sauce has been reimagined courtesy of Chilli No. 5, a new gourmet chilli sauce company.

Launched in October, Chilli No. 5 offers a collection of 13 designer hot sauces that not only taste great, but contain superfoods with reported health benefits.

Inspired by international cuisines from across the globe, hot sauce lovers can add depth of flavour and heat to a wide range of dishes.

Tempting hot sauces include Wicked Wasabi, Perfect Piri Piri, Jamaican Jerk, Sriracha Cha-ChaCha, Heavenly Harissa, Forever Phall, and Chinese Hot & Sour, to name just a few.

Each sauce is made with only the very finest ingredients from across the globe, and also features an exclusive blend of five chillies and six powerful supplements – inulin, maca powder, red ginseng, L-Arginine, guarana, and fenugreek.

The supplements have been purposefully handpicked due to their wide range of reported health benefits, from helping to boost energy, to aiding weight loss or easing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Adding further health credentials, the hot sauces also boast a plethora

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of superfoods such as black garlic, fresh ginger, nutmeg, and apple cider vinegar. They are also vegan, wheat free, and are free from any artificial colourings or flavourings.

Motivated by the lockdown Chilli No. 5 is the brainchild of Monaco entrepreneur Rumble Romagnoli and superyacht chef Colin Ross. The dynamic duo complement each other perfectly. Romagnoli is an established business entrepreneur and successful marketer for luxury brands, while Ross is a pedigree chef who has catered to the world’s most discerning palates on luxury superyachts across the globe.

The inspiration for the brand came during the height of the pandemic. Forced to remain at home during lockdown, Romagnoli quickly became frustrated that he was unable to create the depth of flavours typically found in restaurant dishes. And with lots of hungry mouths to feed – Romagnoli is a father to three demanding underfives – creating tasty, healthy meals at home was quickly becoming a frustrating challenge. It was Romagnoli’s lightbulb moment.

“I founded Chilli No. 5 because it was

“Each sauce is made with only the very finest ingredients from across the globe, and also features an exclusive blend of five chillies and six powerful supplements”

impossible to find high-quality, healthy, sustainable hot chilli sauces at the supermarket,” Romagnoli explained.

“This became even more apparent during lockdown. People were cooking more at home than they had for years and were discovering how challenging it was to recreate their favourite bold flavours.”

But, simply creating incredible tasting hot sauces wasn’t enough for the dynamic entrepreneur.

“I didn’t want our sauces to be just about incredible flavour,” Romagnoli explained. “I wanted them to be much more than that. I wanted to make sure they were made with only the very finest ingredients as well as being as healthy as possible. So, we made sure to add natural superfoods known to contain powerful antioxidants, along with a selection of supplements. With our designer hot sauces, we aim to offer more for those who wish to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.”

“It was important to both myself and chef Colin that we not only created tasty and healthy hot sauces, but ones that were packaged in the most environmentally friendly way possible”

Sustainable principles Not only did Romagnoli want to create a luxury hot sauce brand that boasted incredible tasting hot sauces, but he also wanted to ensure that the newly founded company placed a high value on sustainability.

Each designer hot sauce is available in an elegant 200 ml keepsake glass bottle, which can be refilled courtesy of lightweight 100 ml recyclable stand-up pouches.

The considerable benefit of glass packaging is that it offers a closed-loop recycling process, meaning it can be recycled again-and-again helping to minimise the use of earth’s precious natural resources. The stand-up refillable pouches are land-fill friendly and 6x more sustainable than a plastic bottle.

“We all must do what we can to minimise our carbon footprint and reduce waste,” Romagnoli said. “It was important to both myself and chef Colin that we not only created tasty and healthy hot sauces, but ones that were packaged in the most environmentally friendly way possible.”

He added: “In addition to earth-friendly packaging, we have gone one step further by offering a money-back programme to customers who return the refillable pouches or glass bottles, which will then be sent for recycling.”

In addition to the full-sized glass bottles and pouches, Chilli No. 5 also offers numerous gift collections, with each sauce housed in a refillable glass test tube, or vial.

“Not only are our hot sauce gift set collections a great way to try a selection of our hot sauces, but the vials are also designed to be compact enough to be carried around while on the go. So, with our vials you can always elevate any dish, even if it is a working lunch while at your desk,” Romagnoli explained.

Chill No. 5 hot sauces will be sold on the Chilli No.5 website and through Instagram and Facebook, alongside exclusive sauce tasting/gifting collections and merchandising. The sauces are also available through a subscription programme; The Sauce of Life.

“Chilli No. 5 is here to make your life more delicious, exciting, and extraordinary,” Romagnoli said “it really is Chilli Saucery. Join the Revolution.”

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5 trends in aesthetic medicine in Autumn 2020

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e may not have had access to our skin clinics for much of this year, but curiosity around skin health and what new treatments are out there grew exponentially during lockdown as people had more time to explore social media.

Dr Kim Prescott explores a few of the current trends in aesthetic medicine.

confidence and good health.

The demand for more subtle, less invasive, treatments is increasing, including softer antiwrinkle treatments and a drop-off in requests for traditional dermal filler. Collagen induction and biostimulation are the hottest search terms, with treatments like radiofrequency microneedling (eg VoluDerm HE, Morpheus 8 and Potenza) and Profhilo dominating the searches and the media attention.

It used to be that the reassurance for having had “good work” was that your friends would ask for your doctor’s phone number. But times are changing, anti-ageing science and technology are advancing, and increasingly, the best indication of a successful “tweak” is that your friends tell you that you’re looking relaxed. More people are looking for ways to achieve a naturally refreshed appearance, communicating graceful self-

The rise of the Superfacial

The buzzword of 2020 is “Tweakments”

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Celebrities coming out of lockdown with a desperation to deal with the dreaded Zoom Face ensured that treatments that deliver fast and effective results have been a hot topic on social media. It seems to make sense that having 2 or 3 treatments at a time instead of only 1 should lead to greater satisfaction, and every aesthetic clinic now has their own version of the combination

Results of a Pyramid FaceLift

superfacial. Some of these treatments are more hydrating and reviving like the Geneo 4-in-1 and the Hydrafacial, but others will combine regenerative medicine with microneedling, radiofrequency, ultrasound and/or lasers for advanced skin rejuvenation.

The most advanced treatments aim to address every layer of the face, helping to achieve results that are described as rivalling a face lift, but with minimal downtime. Mixed modality treatments like the celebrity favourite, the Pyramid FaceLift, will induce collagen production, tighten, volumise and resurface the skin, and tone the facial muscles and the all-important SMAS layer of the lower face for a non-surgical lifting of the face and neck.

The difficulty for many doctors has been a lack of evidence for the improved efficacy of these combinations. Treatments often combine technologies from rival companies and regenerative treatments that have only recently been accepted as having scientific validity, so reports at conferences have been largely anecdotal. As aesthetic medicine has moved back into the academic arena there has been a demand for robust evidence encouraging technology companies to partner with academic researchers to conduct clinical studies. This has gone a long way to providing reassurance for some of these treatments, and it is worth requesting this evidence from your clinic before investing in your skin.

PRP combined with microneedling to prevent hair loss

Kourtney Kardashian underwent a hair restoration procedure and documented her experiences on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, helping to popularise a treatment that was already widely used for facial rejuvenation (partly thanks to Kim Kardashian who filmed herself undergoing a Vampire Facial at the height of her social media fame). The use of platelet rich plasma combined with microneedling, or administered via a special needling device (Aquagold® or Wow® Infusion), is widely used to repair damaged follicles and encourage thicker, fuller hair growth in both women and men.

It is advisable to have this procedure performed in a specialist clinic, and is usually done in conjunction with supplements, medication and lasers.

Jawline definition Well defined jawlines and smooth necks have always been more difficult to achieve in ageing skin - as we know from witnessing countless Hollywood personalities with unlimited budgets and turned-up collars. Requests for treatments to refine the jawline and help manage double-chins are increasingly coming from those in their 20s and 30s, in order to enhance their selfie profiles.

The skin in this area is thinner, with less natural oil production, so has traditionally been a more difficult area to manage. Newer technologies like RF microneedling have changed this equation, along with new fillers and superior thread-lift techniques that allow for some impressive nonsurgical lifting of the neck and jawline.

The skin reflects whole body health The pandemic has heightened our awareness of the impact of our lifestyle and environment on our whole body and the need to address inflammation and cellular health. The skin is the largest organ in the body and it makes sense that it reflects our overall state of health, so treatments that address oxidative stress in the body and skin at the same time have understandably been in the spotlight. Popular new treatment trends – see VitraLift© and Vit It - combine bespoke intravenous nutritional infusions with advanced skin rejuvenation treatments in a single session.

Your skin doctor or nurse is now very likely to include nutritional advice into your skin regimen, with particular emphasis on vitamin D levels at this time of year. New testing kits that can be used at home allow clinics to analyse your nutritional status and recommend supplementation based on your results.

Dr Kim Prescott practices Aesthetic and Lifestyle Medicine from the Penrose Private Clinic in Fetcham Park House and the PSMD Clinic in Cobham, as well as lecturing and training in advanced aesthetic medicine.

You can email your questions to info@drkpclinic.co.uk psmd.co.uk 01372 371201

Left: Skin rejuvenation using RF microneedling (VoluDerm)

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Nicole Scherzinger becomes the Latest Celebrity to try the exclusive

Beverly Hills Cool Laser

“T

ried #coolaser facial and I loved it!

It’s got my skin tight like a Tiger, minimizing pores, blemishes, and giving me that healthy glow” Flawless skin isn’t just for the likes of Nicole Scherzinger- you can achieve similar results at your local Cool Laser clinic, Lisa Harris Skin Science, in Weybridge. Lisa Harris and her team were one of the first clinics in the UK to offer the Cool Laser and it’s fast become their top skin transformation treatment due to its incredible results.

The Cool Laser can deliver clinically significant results on all skin types and across a wide range of conditions without harming the surrounding skin.

Lisa explains the treatment works on: stretchmarks, scars (surgical or acne scars), deep wrinkles, large pores, fine lines, pigmentation, dark circles and age spots which can all be treated very effectively. It will not only remove these unwanted skin conditions and signs of ageing, quickly and efficiently, but also, kicks starts the process of developing new collagen and stimulates cell repair, helping the skin condition to be a thing of the past and leaving you with transformed new skin.

Since using the Cool Laser machine Lisa has created a range of Signature Skin Treatments which include the Laser to achieve even greater skin health results with minimal downtime.

Her clients particularly love the result of the “Hollywood Glow Facial” which combines

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Radiofrequency, a Light dusting of Cool Laser and a Collagen Mask- this treatment puts the energy back into your skin and is a safe healthy alternative to Chemical Peels with minimal downtime. Helping you achieve the much sort after Hollywood Glow-ing complexion.

Lisa’s infamous Signature Skin Treatments function as a natural trigger to help accelerate newer cells to the surface, allowing the epidermis and dermis to communicate more efficiently.

The treatments are far superior and safer than injectables which can age the skin long term.

For more information on Lisa’s Signature Treatments or to hear how Lisa and her team can help you achieve your skin health goals contact Lisa Harris Skin Science: Tel: 01932841717. info@lisaharrisskinscience.co.uk. www.lisaharrisskinscience.co.uk 97 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9UQ

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Surrey’s leading Face & Body clinic

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Tel: 01932 841 717 • E: info@lisaharrisskinscience.co.uk • www.lisaharrisskinscience.co.uk 97 Queens Road, Weybridge, KT13 9UQ • 64 Knightsbridge, London, S1X 7JF

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Metabolic Health and a Healthier You

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ndividuals with obesity are more at risk for testing positive for Covid-19 (>46%), as well as 113% more likely to be hospitalised, mortality is also 48% higher for those who are overweight / obese (Popkin et al.,2020).

Medical research tells us that obesity associated inflammation plays a large part in Covid progression. We at RRMG use a personalised approach to target and prevent obesity related Covid risk.

Immune dysfunction, weight gain and obesity are both causes and consequences of metabolic dysfunction - how we transport, use and store energy / nutrients in the body. Whilst losing weight can sometimes feel like a long road, reversing metabolic dysfunction and reducing inflammation can happen fairly quickly if guided correctly – meaning you can protect yourself quickly as you lose weight over time.

The multi-system nature of regaining metabolic health is perfect for a holistic functional medicine approach where we consider your individual circumstances, nutritional needs and lifestyle when tailoring a bespoke program.

It has never been more important to take responsibility of your own health as we are seeing

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the poor outcomes for those with covid-19 and co-morbidities.

Hippocrates couldn’t have been more right than when he said, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.

At RRMG we can empower you to take control by identifying key bio and nutritional markers that for your overall metabolic health and to help reduce the potential for associated Covid health problems. At the same time, we can set you on the path to a healthier you by making targeted improvements in your nutritional and overall respiratory and metabolic health.

Dr Richard Mackenzie is internationally recognised for his research into human metabolism, obesity, type 2 diabetes and elite athletic performance.

Oana Ancu has over 4 years of experience working with a range of individuals in her capacity as a human performance and health physiologist.

Henrietta Paxton, a former international athlete for both Scotland and Great Britain, she holds an MSc in Personalised Nutrition, a Nutritional Therapy Practice Diploma, a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a certificate in Integrated Sports Nutrition.

THE DETAILS Website: rrmg.com/metabolic-health Email: help@rrmg.com Telephone: 0207 112 5400 Clinic: 10-11 Bulstrode Place, Marylebone, London W1U 2HX

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INTERIORS TEA FOR TWO Not everyone is going out for their Afternoon Tea. There’s a thriving culture of throwing own tea parties at home! It’s hard to think of a more civilised way of getting together with friends and family members during the daylight hours. micucci.co.uk

luxury lighting collaboration We are thrilled to announce that Sweetpea & Willow has partnered with a glamorous and chic, Polish lighting brand. This sensational collection of luxury lighting by Schwung boasts timelessly chic designs in the forms of brilliant wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps, pendants and chandeliers that will give your living space a refined and elegant feel. sweetpeaandwillow.com

TILE STYLE

COSY UP This season sees the arrival of over 300 new products at Garden Trading. Cosy up indoors with new lighting, textiles, storage solutions, bathroom products and kitchen favourites. Update your interiors this season and make the most of the cooler autumnal evenings indoors at home. gardentrading.co.uk

DOGGY DELIGHTS Manchester-based pet bedding suppliers Scruffs® have announced an addition to their best-selling “Santa Paws” Collection of pet bedding and accessories. The ideal gift set for any dog owner, featuring four popular products, a mattress, softwalled bed, snuggly blanket and a reindeer toy. petslovescruffs.com 8 2 NO V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

Walls and Floors have launched their newest collection of tiles ready for 2021 - behold, the Lily Tile. Inspired by Art-Deco design, Lily Tiles are a diverse and malleable tile, perfect to suit a variety of trends; from Grey on Grey, to festive tones. With their ornate, encaustic effect appearance, Lily tiles are perfect for creating a statement in your home, and are suitable for both walls and floors. Their matt porcelain body is effortless and durable, yet their Art-Deco style patterned design is a creative avenue to explore in your home. wallsandfloors.co.uk

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COMFORTABLE & RELAXED DINING

For the heart of the Home

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his season, Bridgman are celebrating all the moments that make a house a home. From everyday activities to the moments and memories we share.

The dining table is the heart of the home. It is where you have your morning meal, where you relax and read the paper, where you laugh with loved ones. It is where life happens.

With all of this in mind, we have crafted the newest Bridgman range of home furniture, aptly named Casual Dining, made for easy, everyday living. These comfortable dining sets are handcrafted from the highest quality materials and built to last with up to 10-year guarantees. Featuring a collection of contemporary furniture which is low maintenance yet stylish, comfortable yet practical.

From beautiful tactile ceramic marble or slate tabletops to the beauty of glass paired with either hardwearing teak or modern aluminium bases all in 3 sizes – perfect for entertaining or a quiet morning coffee with friends. Beautiful, fully upholstered chairs that are virtually stain resistant and completely waterproof – no need to worry about the odd wine spill.

Be the first to get a luxury interior dining set

by Bridgman in time for Christmas with fast, free delivery. Choose from a variety of gorgeous styles, colours and high-quality materials, and enjoy guarantees of up to 10 years.

SNUG – The Sofa in a Box Company Snug - the sofa in a box company has launched a beautiful Forest Green Velvet colourway which 8 4 NO V E M B E R 2 0 2 0

is perfect for cosying up this winter. The brand’s iconic easy self-assembly 2 and 3-Seater Sofa, customisable Modular Sofa, Snuggler Chair and Footstool can now be upholstered in a stainresistant, easy care Forest Green Velvet fabric in a choice of either The Rebel or The Big Chill.

Super stylish and packing a punch when it comes to innovative design, each sofa or chair offers fully padded frames with extra-comfy deep seats and super ‘Snug’ back cushions, making for an inviting spot to sit. With free and fast delivery, each sofa is also easily assembled in under three minutes, no tools required. Simply take the bits out the box, twist the legs on, pop on the arms and slide in the back et voila!

THE DETAILS Experience the Bridgman Casual Dining range and the collection of Snug sofas at the Bridgman showroom.

22 – 24 New Zealand Avenue, Walton on Thames. Call Craig on 01932 242707 for opening times or visit bridgman.co.uk or snugsofa.com

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Origin’s Eco-Swim range

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he team at Origin have been hard at work and are excited to announce their highly anticipated indoor pool ‘EcoSwim’ range. This modern and hassle free style aims to give you a variety of choices and sizes that show the best of Origin, bringing your dream of owning an indoor swimming pool to life.

The stylish ‘Eco-Swim’ range offers an amazing fully heated indoor pool with a state of the art pool lining system and contemporary internal finish.

An Origin natural timber building is made from fully renewable sources and blends beautifully into a garden setting, helping you feel at one with nature. They’re also putting their best green foot forward and incorporating sustainable and eco friendly elements, making the ‘Eco Swim’ their

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most economical design yet. This new design is not only good for the environment but it will save you time and money in the long run due to its excellent insulation values. The pool comes with an easy clean filtration system to keep the water sparkling, with a low chemical sanitation system that gives you clean, warm water perfect for everyday swimming. The pool house includes fully porcelain tiled floors, giving you that feeling of luxury every time you step out of your pool.

Features: • Contemporary design • Eco friendly credentials • Low energy LED lighting • Modern and hygienic pool finish

THE DETAILS originpools.co.uk info@originpools.co.uk 01895 453996 @originpoolsuk

The ‘Eco Swim’ range presents the opportunity to upgrade your swimming pool with Origin’s sports pack, adding counter current swim devices to give you an endless swimming experience.

Owning an Origin pool is about more than just the pool itself, it’s about the lifestyle that comes with it and with the ‘Eco-Swim’ range you get all that and more. Your swimming pool and pool house will become a centre of wellness and exercise for everyone to enjoy. Origin are passionate about swimming and the wellness benefits it brings in terms of physical and mental health as well as socialisation and fun for friends and family to enjoy. At this point in time it feels more important than ever to create space in your life where the people who mean the most to you can come together.

Origin have had an amazing year so far, adding to our collection of SPATA awards and winning gold at the UK Pool & Spa awards for the first

time. The Eco-Swim range is a celebration of all that is Origin, and what better way to celebrate our achievements than launching this range and offering a special introductory promotion of an Origin deposit contribution of £15,000 for a limited time only.

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

Origin have been helping customers realise their dreams for over 40 years so, during this period where we’re spending more time than ever inside, why not plan the perfect staycation with Origin.

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christmas

spirit

with ANNIE SLOAN

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y leading the decorative painting revolution over the last three decades, Annie Sloan is widely recognised as one of the world’s most respected experts in paint and colour. As well as authoring 26 internationally sold books, Annie Sloan transformed the world of furniture paint with the creation of her own brand of decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, in 1990. Annie’s fine-art background and contagious enthusiasm for decorative painting has motivated both home painters and experienced professionals, unlocking countless creative potentials over the last 30 years. Annie Sloan is all about sharing her passion for decorative painting, and inspiring people to be creative and adventurous with her paints and colours. Her products are exclusively available through her network of over 1,700 independent Stockists located in 55 countries around the world. anniesloan.com

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How a VIRTUAL bathroom design can become your own bathroom REALITY…

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n recent years, the process of selecting and installing a new bathroom has become much less daunting a task for the consumer.

There have been numerous developments in bathroom design software which have enabled the Bathe & Beyond bathroom showroom to accurately create a rendition of the proposed scheme for the consumer to become familiar with, easily make amendments to, and confirm that they are happy with, prior to ordering and installation.

Where once drawings and sketches were the norm, 3D imagery has become the standard. This has enormous visual advantage, of that there is no doubt, but often the client has difficulty with the lengthy verbal explanations that go with the design in front of them. Bathe & Beyond has gone one step further, introducing a 4D bathroom design immersive experience where consumers can gain confidence in their choices by really “feeling” the new bathroom before their purchase, and the sense of getting lost during the verbal explanation of the 3D version is eradicated.

Commonly, people have issues with spatial awareness and are therefore not highly tuned in to the issues of spacing between chosen pieces and thus they are not always aware if the bathroom would actually be comfortable to use.

It’s the balance between beautiful to look at and comfortable to use that is often not fully achieved.

Bathe & Beyond’s 4D experience tackles this issue literally “head on” as, when wearing the futuristic 4D headset to view a design, you are transported into your very own new bathroom and are able to open furniture drawers, stand inside shower enclosures, reach for taps and so forth. Instead of looking from the outside in to your design, you are

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“Bathe & Beyond has gone one step further, introducing a 4D bathroom design immersive experience where consumers can gain confidence in their choices by really “feeling” the new bathroom”

THE DETAILS To discuss Bathe & Beyond’s new 4D Bathroom Design Service, using the cutting-edge software

by Virtual Worlds call 01784 426900.

193 London Road, Staines-uponThames TW18 4HR. batheandbeyond.com

in the design.

The advantages to both client and Bathe & Beyond are various and numerous. Having experienced your new bathroom prior to purchasing it, you are much less likely to suffer what’s known as “buyers’ remorse”. Having tried out the drawers, the lights, the taps etc, viewed different colour combinations and eradicated dislikes from the scheme, you are much more likely to have understood and retained the mass of information that is supplied to your during the selection process. It’s a quick and easy process to substitute pieces, move things around, and judge what benefits and drawbacks those changes bring.

Silly mistakes are eradicated, customer confidence is increased, and the bathroom designer can be assured that a correct interpretation of the customer’s brief has been produced.

Try your new bathroom before you buy!

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FOXBURY– REVISTED Richard Barnes, Founder of Catling Group talks about their recent revisit to a complicated build in Woldingham, Surrey.

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ack In 2014 (when life was somewhat normal) we attended a meeting with a private client who had achieved planning consent for a site on the Ridge in Woldingham, living nearby this was extremely attractive to us plus of course we would have the added benefit of working in a beautiful area in which we had not worked before. The specification of the property was to be high end with bespoke kitchen and furniture, cinema room, gym, steam room and all the other niceties that a property of this level should have, nothing could be simpler! Just as the meeting was drawing to a close the client asked if he had mentioned that all of this has to be achieved without demolishing the existing property, on time, on budget and without causing any nuisance to the adjoining properties!

Aha! At this point we realised that a challenge lay ahead!

The build started in November and right from the commencement we were lucky with the weather given Woldingham’s microclimate!

(We would go on to battle wind rain and snow).

Planning regulations meant that the existing property had to be kept and would become encased within the new house. This lead to having to underpin the entire building leaving sufficient new foundations protruding to take the new brickwork wrap. New openings had to be formed and all tied back to the walls along with inserting insulation and complying with the structural engineers requirements. The methods for completing such a build are complex due to the sequence and the importance of safety and integrity of the building at all times.

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We completed at the end of April 2016 including , the external works to drive way and landscaping the grounds, again no mean feat as it was previously a goat farm and totals almost 6 acres.

Every aspect of this project ran to budget and on time, without doubt as with anything in life it was a challenge and somewhat of a learning curve and with that in mind has helped to shape our business today.

We revisited the client last month following relaxation of lockdown for a coffee and a chat, the property is still looking beautiful and as sharp as when we left although there is a new bull terrier shaped addition. The clients were a joy to work for and enjoyed the project and its so nice to think that we are in touch even after this time, as we are with many of our previous clients.

We asked if they were happy to give a few words about their experience… “ In my opinion the relationship between a client and their Project management company is even more important than that with its architect or any other part of the construction team. When choosing who I would work with the key elements for me were honesty, integrity and trust. Catling exceeded my expectations in all of these areas and made to a “layman” the process of building construction both interesting and stress free, in addition to that they were extremely nice people to work with.”

Should you have a “project” in mind we would be delighted to assist you in progressing to each stage from initial concept to completion.

Please contact us via our website catlingltd.co.uk

Interiors design consultancy creating unique and inspirational new collection of hand crafted limited edition lamps spaces,Ausing skilled imagination and intelligent use of colour. w: katherinerichardsdesign.co.uk t: 01273 386560 e: info@katherinerichards.co.uk

111 Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN35DP

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Your Beautiful Bathroom

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bathroom can be so much more than just a room for hygiene. You can create tranquil areas of relaxation and Cranleigh Bathroom Studios can help your ideas come to life.

With their experience in the industry they can create relaxing areas that will take away all of your worries and woes with ease. As well as giving you those relaxing moments, you can have a fresh bathroom for mornings to get you ready for the whole day ahead. Whatever you have dreamed of can be brought to your home in quick time with matching tiles, furniture and accessories in tow.

As well as full bathroom suites they can install shower enclosures that are effective and attractive.

A wide range of shower enclosures include floor to ceiling glass screens and smaller effective screens depending on your needs. The shower enclosures they supply complete your bathroom and can keep water where it is supposed to be at all times.

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you in the right place. With a wide range of superb tiles to choose from you can truly personalise your bathroom or build complete bespoke sets to suit your needs and taste.

At the showroom they have various tiles to explore, including mosaic, ceramic and pebble tiles for both flooring solutions and walls. They understand that a bathroom is often a place for relaxing but also needs an element of freshness at the same time. To accomplish this tranquil atmosphere they work with you to build your dream bathroom from top to bottom so that you can really sit back and relax.

Please telephone for a Showroom appointment to meet Craig and the team, not forgetting Bryn the Showroom dog!

Appointments Tues – Fri 10am –4pm.

246 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8RL 01483 272727 cranleighbathroomstudios.co.uk

Bryn the Showroom dog

As well as giving you those relaxing moments, you can have a fresh bathroom for mornings to get you ready for the whole day ahead

Temporary opening Times please telephone for a showroom appointment available mon – Fri 10am - 4pm

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Art

Deco

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ake a look at Living It Up’s collection of stunning quality contemporary beds and bedroom furniture. They have painstakingly sourced a range of beautiful modern beds and complemented them with a range of tasteful accessories. Here at Living It Up supply a range of unique contemporary beds to the whole of the UK. They have a selection of modern beds which will suit any bedroom, particularly those with a modern decor. With a wide collection of contemporary beds you are certain to find a unique bed to suit your individual style. Perhaps the platform beds they advertise are exactly what you are searching for, as they have become more and more popular over the months.

Art Deco has been a popular interior trend for many years, taking influence from the early 20th

century. Art Deco features geometric shapes, zigzags and chevrons, gold decorative accents and luxe materials. Living it Up has a range of Art Deco inspired beds, armchairs and sofas that will allow you to inject this ever so popular trend right into your living space.

Helena is a classically Art Deco designed sofa. Featuring a large back and narrow arms so there will be plenty of space for all the family.

Choose from a variety of colours from Azure Blue to Dusted Damson. Pair this sofa with gold accessories and light wood to bring the Art Deco influence into your home.

The Ezra is an upholstered bed with a distinctive Art Deco headboard. Upholstered in our luxurious European fabrics, the Ezra takes a classic retro design and brings it up to date with Living It Up’s superb build quality and high levels of comfort. Their extensive fabric range is perfect if you are looking to inject some colour and style into your bedroom.

The Helena Armchair also takes influences from the Art Deco movement. With its sleek lines and luxe velvet material, the Helena Armchair can be paired with gold accents and dark blue backdrops to bring this chair to life. Pair this with the Helena Sofa above for the whole family to enjoy. livingitup.co.uk

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Wonderfully Wooden

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hen we are thinking of the most important factor in choosing furniture, storage has got importance. Wardrobes have an upper hand when it comes to storage options. Wooden wardrobes have always been the favourites of people for decades.

We can’t see a household without wooden furniture as most people like the comfort it provides. Solid wood wardrobes are the most popular among home-owners around the world because of their classic style, functionality and longevity. They are versatile in style and functions. Here we are discussing how to choose the best wooden wardrobe for your home.

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What are the advantages of wooden wardrobes?

Wood is one of the sturdiest materials one can have for their wardrobes. Despite its strength, the wooden wardrobes are sold at an affordable price.

Along with wooden wardrobes are strong enough as they can be used for many years. If you care for your furniture then you will be able to enjoy your wooden wardrobes for a long time.

Look and feel: Wooden furniture can also go a long way to creating a sense of the natural world indoors. If you live in a high-density apartment block in a city, you may wish to foster a sense of nature in your living space. Wood is the perfect way to achieve this, through both its wide-ranging colour spectrum and the fascinating patterns of grains and fibres. Wood can also immediately bring warmth to otherwise sterile surroundings.

Easy Maintenance: Although completely weather-resistant, wooden wardrobes are quite easy to maintain. They can be gently wiped with

a soft wet cloth to remove dust and dirt from the surfaces and abyss of the wardrobe. Also, to want the long-life of these beautiful furniture units, keep it away from the direct sunlight in the bedroom because they might degrade the finish of these pieces.

Versatility: When compared to other materials wood is certainly versatile. No matter whether the design is modern or contemporary wood could certainly create an impact on that.

They could be easily customised and derived just according to your bespoke needs Eco Friendly: Wood is the best example of an eco-friendly wardrobe. They are 100% safe and do not have any harmful effects at all.

Strength and Durability: Wood is, of course, abiding and robust material and is the perfect choice for anyone looking for longevity from their wardrobe. Whether you opt for hardwood (oak, teak) or softwood (pine, maple, walnut), there is inherent stability and reliability to a wellmade wooden wardrobe for clothes.

Inspired Elements have a premium range of wooden fitted wardrobes that can be customised according to the space you have whether you have a big bedroom or a bedroom which only has space around a corner or space around the windows or a loft-style bedroom. Their wooden fitted wardrobes come with a superior finish, soft to the touch smooth finish, which is also hard-wearing. Every individual has their own interests while thinking of a wardrobe, we have no limitations in creating unique and aesthetic wardrobes. The ease of maintenance makes them popular among customers and that’s why Inspired Elements is known as the best bespoke wooden Fitted wardrobe manufacturers in London. inspiredelements.co.uk