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WINTER IN THE WOODS… E pping Forest is owned and managed by the City of London Corporation. Wrap up warm, pull on your wellies and you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful landscape in which to create your own wintry adventures.

Winter is the time of year when the ‘vert’ of the Forest really comes into its own. e ‘vert’ is a term introduced by the Normans and was vegetation that was food fit for deer,

considered to be especially important for browsing by them in the lean months of winter. In Royal Forests, like Epping Forest, ‘vert’ was specially protected and damage to it led to heavy fines. ‘Special vert’ included Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hawthorn, Holly, Wild Service and other shrubs. Holly, with its festive red berries, brightens up the Forest whilst much of the other flora slumbers through the colder months.

If the snow puts in an appearance this winter, where better

to step out into a winter wonderland, than Epping Forest? It truly takes on a Narnia-like quality as soon as the white stuff starts to arrive. In fact, Epping Forest is really the only destination for all toboggan wielding individuals ready to make the most of the fun the snow can bring. Favourite places for sledging in the Forest include Pole Hill and Yates’ Meadow in Chingford, Baldwins Hill and Woodbury Hollow in Loughton and Pillow Mounds in High Beach.

With even just a coating of frost the Forest can take on an enchanting appearance and makes braving the nip in the air well worth it. Somehow, there’s a feeling like no other when you return from a fresh winter walk in the woods, and warm up with a comforting mug of hot chocolate or soup. n

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FUNDRAISING VISION Ash Parmar’s passion to raise at least £20,000 in six months to help children in need both locally and in India, his spiritual home, continues.

Christine Baker reports that following a powerhouse meeting of people who have signed up to support Ash over £10,000 has already been raised. A plan of action has been created to include events, celebrations and match funding.

Also, courtesy of BT, a free mydonate giving page has now been set up so it’s very easy to show support for the project. https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/smiledesignbyash

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ere is just a snapshot of work going on at Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green.

It supports families and cares for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across North and North East London, West Essex and East Hertfordshire. www.havenhouse.org.uk When Isabella was born her mum, Maria, was told it would be a miracle she would survive the night. She was born with hypoplastic left-heart syndrome (a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart) and was incredibly ill.

Against the odds and after countless operations and hospital visits, Isabella has just turned 13.

Unfortunately, she is unlikely to live past her teenage years. It has

been really hard for Maria to accept that her beautiful girl is terminally ill.

However, she has had the support of Haven House since Isabella was 11 months old.

Maria said: “Without Haven House I’m not sure we would have made it this far. e amazing staff have helped us through some very tough periods and with their help, I have found the strength to give Isabella the best possible life for however long that may be. I know that when the time comes to say goodbye, Haven House will be there to support the whole family as long as we need it. You cannot overestimate how much that means to me.” Isabella has had the best life she can because of Haven House. anks to donations from our local community, she'll continue to get the very most she can from life.

Food for Life Vrindavan (FFLV) www.fflvrindavan.org, established in 1990, is based in the holy city of Vrindavan, two hours away from Delhi and provides education, food distribution, medical services, social development, clothing and a better environment for the poorest of the poor. Ash says “I know we can do it and make a real difference to these children.”

Follow Ash’s fundraising progress at www.smiledesignbyash.co.uk

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WRITING FROM WITHAM Copyright: Dorothy L. Sayers Society.

- Dorothy L. Sayers WITH SO MANY LITERARY TALENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ESSEX – DOROTHY L. SAYERS IS ONE OF THIS COUNTY’S JEWELS.

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orothy Leigh Sayers was born on 13th June 1893, the only child of the Rev. Henry Sayers, of Anglo-Irish descent. Her father was at the time headmaster of Christ Church Cathedral School, Oxford and she was born in the headmaster's house. She was brought up at Bluntisham Rectory, Cambridgeshire and went to the Godolphin School, Salisbury, where she won a scholarship to Somerville College, Oxford. In 1915 she graduated with first class honours in modern languages. From 1922 until 1929 she worked as a copywriter at the London advertising firm of Bensons.

In 1923 she published her first novel, Whose Body? which introduced Lord Peter Wimsey, her hero for fourteen volumes of novels and short stories. She also wrote four other novels in collaboration and two serial stories for broadcasting. Writing full time she rose to be the doyen of crime writers and in due course became president of the Detection Club.

She married Arthur Fleming in 1926 and after her father’s death in 1928, she bought a cottage at Witham in Essex for her mother. When her mother died, Dorothy moved into the cottage and also bought the house next door and merged the two properties. She worked there until her death in 1957.

To celebrate her life, legacy and property, a society was established in 1976. e aim was to promote the study of Ms. Sayers’ life, works and thoughts and to 5 Red Herrings coasters and table mats also encourage © Jane Gibson

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the performance of her plays and ongoing publication of her books. e Society endeavours to ensure this great lady is not forgotten and that whenever there is interest in her life or work, they can provide access to information and contacts.

Also within the membership are a few people who actually knew © Cora Flynn - A sign Dorothy Sayers including outside a pub in New the late president, Dr. Row, Covent Garden; the pub is mentioned Barbara Reynolds who in Murder Must published many books Advertise. about her; most recently a collection of her letters. She is succeeded by Jill Paton Walsh.

If interested in joining DLSS (Dorothy L. Sayers Society) there is no entrance qualification beyond an appreciation of her works. e Society is registered as a charity and is run by volunteers. n General Enquiries Email: info@sayers.org.uk / website: www.sayers.org.uk Chairman, Seona Ford, (official correspondence) Gimsons, King’s Chase, Witham, Essex, CM8 1AX Tel+Fax: +44 (0)1376 515626 Membership Secretary, Lenelle Davis, (membership enquiries, change of address, etc) 6 Constantius Court, Brandon Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 6YF Tel: +44 (0)1252 626619 Email: membership@sayers.org.uk Registered Charity no. 272120.

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fter the recent October Open Day season, many parents have started to consider their options for schooling in September 2016.

Recent developments in the number of pupil places available locally have stimulated demand for pre-prep schools from age 2½ to 5. Parents naturally wish to explore all the alternatives before making their final decision, and demand has been extremely high for interviews at the four Oak-Tree Schools.

Time to join the Oak-Tree Preparatory Schools, Coopersale Hall in Epping and Oaklands in Loughton.

At Epping’s Coopersale Hall School, the Kindergarten has seen a large number of advance applications in recent years due to the purpose-built facilities, specialist teaching and a recent outstanding Early Years inspection report. Kaye Lovejoy, Headmistress, commented “We’re very fortunate to have been the first choice independent preparatory school for families in Epping for many years now as our reputation for academic excellence and the enormous range of before and after school clubs and activities is well known in the area. Parents are particularly happy with the choice of flexible morning and afternoon sessions in the Lower and Upper Kindergartens.”

Meanwhile, with local families having been choosing Oaklands in Loughton for nearly 80 years, the school continues to go from strength to strength.

Headmistress Cheryl Macnair comments, “Our parents appreciate the way in which we know each pupil so well. is close contact between parents, teachers and children is so beneficial and is helped by our ‘open door policy’ for parents to discuss any aspect of their children’s education with us at any time. is is something that most larger schools cannot replicate. We have an established team of staff who are well-practised at spotting and encouraging talent, and supporting when needed”.

Nearly all pupils from Coopersale Hall and Oaklands obtain places at their first choice of senior school at the end of Year 6, and most have several to choose from. is is largely due to the rigorous tailor-made curriculum and intensive preparation for 11+.

More and more families are looking to transfer from Coopersale Hall or Oaklands to one of the other Oak-Tree Schools to continue their education within the same strong Group. Normanhurst School’s academic record of achievement at GCSE is excellent and the school boasts an impressive range of curricular and extra-curricular activities for its pupils. Although Braeside only joined the Group at the start of September 2015, there has already been much interest in places for 2016 and beyond from the other schools. Part-scholarships are available for Year 7 and above at both Normanhurst and Braeside for academic or sporting excellence as well as in the performing arts. n

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For more information about how your child is able to join one of the Oak-Tree Group of Schools in 2016 visit: www.oaktreeschools.co.uk

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EVERY STEP COUNTS AT HATFIELD FOREST Just a short distance from the bustling activity of Stansted Airport and the roar of the M11 lies the tranquillity of Hatfield Forest.

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rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest, it has a history dating back more than 2,000 years and was established by Henry 1 in around 1100. Today, Hatfield Forest is cared for by the National Trust, after being bequeathed by the family of conservationist Edward North Buxton in 1924.

Hatfield Forest has become hugely popular with both locals and visitors alike and sees half a million people arriving every year , that’s twice as many as ten years ago. But as visitors wrap up in waterproofs and wellies, there’s no such protection for the forest and wet weather is making itself known elsewhere – right on the forest floor. at’s setting some big challenges for the National Trust as the result of lots of footsteps means the grass paths wear away, the clay soil becomes compacted and water won’t drain away, leaving a big muddy mess. Simon Cranmer, Operations Manager at Hatfield Forest said: “e ground here is mostly clay and becomes very easily waterlogged, which means the paths become very muddy and the ground is easily damaged by lots of people walking over it.

“Anyone who has clay soil in their garden will know that drainage can be really difficult.” is is all very bad news for the forest, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve (NNR) thanks to its special flora and fauna. ese designations mean there are steps the National Trust must take to care for the forest and in some places it has found that the ground isn’t drying out properly or recovering even in summer. is means visitors will find some paths closed, to give them a chance to recover. Added to this, there is limited hardstanding car parking and in the winter the grass car parks have to be closed when wet weather arrives. At weekends this can mean long queues waiting to come in. ose special designations mean no more grassland can be turned into hardstanding.

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Mr Cranmer said: “We know it can be frustrating when you have to queue to get in, but we hope that by working together now, we can secure the future of the forest for generations to come.”

Mr Cranmer has put together some simple steps you can take to help care for Hatfield Forest: • Consider visiting during the months of May to September, when the ground is drier and easier to walk on.

Weekdays are quieter too • Keep to the road and boardwalks, which should be much more enjoyable • ere are lots of open grassy areas– perfect for the little ones to run around and burn some energy ere’s work happening behind the scenes to help the forest too, such as restoration of ancient drainage channels and foliage being cut back to allow sunlight and wind down to the surface of paths. Mr Cranmer added: “We know it’s quite unusual for us to suggest coming at a different time of year and we’re really thankful for all the support we’ve received while we look into ways we can care for the forest so it’s a great place to visit all year round.”n

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ince its foundation in 1700, Bond Street has been the playground of society’s wealthiest most stylish and influential people. Past residents of the street include Admiral Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton as well as a number of renowned authors and poets. Today, over 300 years on, Bond Street remains a much loved destination for celebrities, socialites and the international jet set.

Bond Street is formed of New and Old Bond Street - New Bond Street links to Oxford Street at the northern end and to Old Bond Street at the southern end, which joins Piccadilly.

Bond Street marries fashion, jewellery and art with a uniquely exclusive flair. For serious fashionistas, this street is the place to be seen since it boasts one of the finest concentrations of designer shops in the world. Bond Street is also home to the auction houses Sotheby’s and Bonhams and is the world’s leading destination for art collectors. If you are a lover of diamonds and jewellery, then Old Bond Street is for you as it houses the greatest density of fine jewellers anywhere in the world

The street offers an unrivalled mix of traditional elegance and modern luxury. It is home to some of the world’s most prestigious retailers including Armani, Bulgari, Burberry, Chanel, Chopard, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Prada, Ralph Lauren to name just a few.

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including Tiffany, Cartier, Graff, De Beers and Harry Winston.

A stylish and chic Christmas greets your arrival thanks to the Bond Street Christmas lights, as they add their festive glow to the boutiques and designer stores lining this fashionable part of Mayfair. The stores are open until late in the run up to Christmas, so take a trip to Bond Street and get all your Christmas shopping done under what are arguably the West End’s most impressive Christmas lights.

There are plans underway for Bond Street to undergo a multimillion pound overhaul to compete with the major luxury shopping districts of New York, Paris and Hong Kong. New and Old Bond Street will receive their biggest makeover in more than 30 years as part of the Bond Street Development Plan.

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oughton Town Council was proud to have held a special dedication ceremony at the War Memorial on Kings Green to mark the installation of a new bronze plaque. is commemorates four servicemen from Loughton who gave their lives for King and country during World War II but whose names had not been included on the original plaques on this memorial. Cllr Chris Pond, chairman of the town council’s Environment & Heritage Committee said that “the council had installed plaques bearing the names of the WW2 dead on the War Memorial in 2002, saying it was a debt of honour to do so. As new sources inform of us of previously unknown Loughton connections, we will continue to do so. We can do no less.”

We were very pleased that relatives of the four servicemen were able to attend the ceremony, many of them travelled from across the country. Civic dignitaries were joined by representatives from the various service associations. ese included the Royal Fusiliers Association (London Regiment), the Green Jackets and London Rifle Brigade (formerly the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry), the Royal Air Force Association, the Royal Naval Association and the Royal British Legion.

Lord Petre, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex and therefore the Queen’s representative in the county, led the first of the many poppy wreath tributes. Wreathes were also laid by town mayor Cllr Judy Jennings and Cllr Liz Webster, chairman of Epping Forest District council. e moving ceremony, which included the raising and lowering of standards and a two minute silence for reflection, was led by the Revd Hugh Taylor from St Mary’s Church.

Also present at the ceremony and laying a wreath were children from Staples Road Primary School, many of whom pass the war memorial on their way to and from school each day. Town Mayor, Cllr Judy Jennings said that “by taking part in the ceremony and talking to the relatives of those fallen servicemen the children will have a better understanding of the impact of war and the sacrifice that ordinary men and women have made. It is important to maintain the tradition of remembrance in this country, to help ensure future generations do not forget these tragic events and the importance of peace.”

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e names of the fallen now recorded on the memorial are: Harold J Bassingthwaighte: Warrant Officer Class II, Royal Fusiliers (London Regiment) 30/04/1916 – 14/07/1945, aged 29 years G F Russell Cooke: Pilot Officer, Squadron 156 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 01/03/22 – 28/07/1942, aged 20 years Charles G Howe: Able Seaman, Royal Navy S.S. Peleus 1909 – 13/04/1944, aged 35 years Harold J Martin: Second Lieutenant, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, seconded to the Reconnaissance, 1919 – 09/06/1942, aged 22 years After the service, Pilot Officer Russell Cooke’s family thanked the council for “organising such a simple but moving dedication ceremony. We were all very touched by the occasion.” e buglers who played the Last Post and Reveille during the ceremony were provided by Major Mick McCarthy, secretary of the Royal Fusiliers Association, who wrote “I am glad we could assist. It is really good when councils and local communities show that their serviceman matter to them. n

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f you are struggling to find that perfect gift, then it’s time you took advantage of the Regent Street Gift Card, which gives access to the very best that The Mile of Style has to offer. Regent Street is one of the capital’s most famous thoroughfares. Home to more than 75 international flagship stores such as Liberty, Apple, Banana Republic, Hamleys and Anthropologie; Regent Street is London’s ultimate shopping and lifestyle destination.

Every year over 70 million visitors go to shop as well as relax and dine within the stylish cafes, restaurants and bars located along Regent Street such as Aqua and Hawksmoor, and within the Regent Street food quarters of Heddon Street and Swallow Street such as Bentley’s, Veeraswamy, Gaucho, Momo, Aubaine and The ICE BAR London.

The Regent Street Gift Card is accepted in more than 100 outlets. You can gift anything from £10 to £500, so you can let that someone special treat themselves in Regent Street’s stellar cast of premium fashion and lifestyle brands. From Kiko to Burberry and everything in between, it’s a feast of sartorial splendour.

Regent Street London has recently launched a brand new, fully responsive update to its fashion and lifestyle website, RegentStreetOnline.com. The new site is a stylish insider’s guide to the best of fashion, shopping, and dining establishments, as well asthe new go-to places on Regent Street. The editorially-led Zeitgeist section is the place to pick up news, reviews, and inspiration from some of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands. The editorial content features a monthly fashion edit highlighting must-have items,

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forthcoming trends and statement pieces. Each article is designed to both guide and optimise the shopping and lifestyle experience in Regent Street.

Regentstreetonline.com is integrated with social media throughout every page, which enables users to interact immediately with Regent Street’s social media platforms by following @RegentStreetW1 and using #RegentStreet, #HeddonStreet, #RegentStreetQuadrant.

Simple to navigate using any device, it has a streamlined scroll bar, and stylish imagery for optimum viewing, ideal for on-the-go shoppers and diners who desire instant information.

To purchase your card, and for inspiration on what to spend your Regent Street Gift Card on head to RegentStreetOnline.com and check out the Christmas Gift Guides.

While you are shopping on Regent Street, keep up to date with the latest offers and deals on Regent Street by downloading the Regent Street App, which has just launched on Android. The app delivers exclusive personalised content to shoppers during their visit to the Mile of Style. The Regent Street app utilises the world’s largest outdoor iBeacon implementation bringing you the best of personalised shopping.

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LOVE LOCAL

WORDS: MICHELLE HARRIS

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Being at home, cosy, and getting ready for Christmas is an annual highlight.

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espite the slick marketing which lures you into a whirlwind world of shopping, spending and festive celebrations, fresh and exciting ideas for bespoke presents becomes increasingly difficult. A creative alternative to the traditional theme of purchased gifts would be to make your own. Perhaps an individually comprised hamper or gift box which could be personalised to the recipient’s unique preferences or tastes. An afternoon tea basket filled with your own baked cookies and shortbread. Or for someone who loves bubbles – champagne and bubble bath! e possibilities are endless… All you need is some sparkling imagination to make that unique and perfect gift which both shocks and awes.

As for the cooking, this is the biggest annual list of the year. An endless amount of To Do Lists to make sure all the festivals including New Year appear effortless. Even now is just a tad too late if wanting a mature Christmas cake if not already baked. Much later and you’ll be looking at the Heston Blumenthal range at Waitrose or Tesco’s Finest. I prefer to bake my own, especially as I like to gauge the alcohol content with a generous ‘drop’ of good Scottish whiskey. In fact ‘two generous drops’ are better than one! Another tip is to soak the dried fruit overnight in fruit tea to both plump up and sweeten the fruit. For seasonal flavours add grated zest of mandarin.

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gluten-free option for the main meal. e amount of effort that it takes to seemingly make a party look and feel like magic, involves months or at least weeks of preparation. e harder you work – the easier it looks on the day… but it’s always worth it.

For readers celebrating Chanukah - December 6th to 14th are this year’s dates. A wonderful festival which celebrates the Maccabees overthrow of Antiochus’ forces in Jerusalem around 168 BCE. A menorah (from the Temple) was lit to celebrate but there was only sufficient oil for one day. Miraculously the ritual olive oil lasted eight days, so every year Jews remember this with prayers, songs, lighting of candles, playing with dreidels and the eating of fried foods. So whether latkes, doughnuts and other delicious culinary delights, saturated in calories – tuck in – sing Ma'oz Tzur and then schedule the fitness and diet regime thereafter.

WISHING ALL THE READERS OF THESE MAGAZINES HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND/OR CHANUKAH AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR.

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The much-anticipated Autumn/Winter 2015 Prêt-àPortea at the Berkeley in Knightsbridge, celebrates this season’s runway collections with chic, fashion-inspired cakes, mousses and biscuits.A favourite for fashionistas, Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley brings an innovative twist to the traditional English afternoon tea where the world’s leading fashion designers become the muses.

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he A/W catwalks were bursting with sartorial sweet inspiration, from the beautiful florals from Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘Viva La Mama’ collection – recreating the dress of the season as a lychee and almond mousse with rose detailing – to the array of feminine pink hues at Alexis Mabille, reimagined with vanilla panna cotta and chestnut cream duchesse satin, topped with a large pink chocolate bow. Also stepping off the runway is this season’s hottest heel as a cinnamon Mary Jane biscuit, decorated with a sprinkling of delicate rose petals and sparkling sugar crystals à la Dolce & Gabbana.

Following the recent launch of her first store, Simone Rocha was a firm favourite with our chefs, who have turned her ethereal embroidered tulle dress into a vanilla éclair filled with salted caramel crème patissiere decorated with red sugar flowers.

Other fashion favourites include Moschino’s quirky cartoon-inspired nu-rave cream and orange financier dress and coconut savarin topped with a button of yellow and red chocolate. Alice Temperley’s flutura skirt becomes a gianduja chocolate supreme set on sable Breton glazed with chocolate mirroire, sprinkled with edible gold and a bright blue chocolate flower.

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The Berkeley launches its Autumn/ Winter 2015 Prêt-à-Portea Collection with Dolce & Gabbana taking centre stage

Valentino adds a further splash of colour with a rockstud striped Victoria sponge shoulder bag with cranberry compote amidst multi-coloured striped chocolate, finished with a golden handle. And bringing a touch of winter warmth to finish the collection is Fendi’s double-breasted chocolate biscuit coat with red and brown icing details.

Head pastry chef at the Berkeley, Mourad Khiat says, “With the continued popularity of Afternoon Tea in London, we constantly trying to bring something new and innovative to the table with Prêt-à-Portea – showcasing how patisserie craftsmanship can be as creative on the cake stand as it is on the catwalk. We are looking forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary of Prêt-à-Portea next year as a result of its continued success.”

ABOUT THE BERKELEY In leafy Knightsbridge, the Berkeley, part of Maybourne Hotel Group is the essence of contemporary chic. With stunning rooms and suites, two Michelinstarred cuisine from Marcus Wareing, Pierre Koffmann’s French Brasserie, classic British dishes in the Caramel Room, fashionista fancies for afternoon tea at Prêtà-Portea, cocktails in the Blue Bar and the Spa complete with rooftop pool, the Berkeley is rich in pleasure and discoveries that will surprise and enchant.

Prêt-à-Portea is served in The Caramel Room at The Berkeley from 1:45pm - 5:30pm Monday-Friday and 1:00pm - 5:30pm Friday Sunday priced at £45 per person (£52 including a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne or £58 per person including a glass of couture champagne).

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FASHION

“Designing shoes is magicians work - a shoe should be visible but sometimes needs to be invisible”

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f you had to name one designer brand that every woman aspires to and desires more than any other it would have to be Christian Louboutin high heels. Worn by some of the most beautiful women on the planet, Christian Louboutin has become a byword for international glamour.

Christian Louboutin has built one of the most successful shoe brands in the world with a blend of craftsmanship and a distinctive kind of glamour. From razor sharp stilettos and lace-up boots to studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps, Louboutin’s designs carry his unique signature. After leaving school, Louboutin worked at the famous Parisian music hall, the ‘Folies Bergere’. He watched the showgirls, captivated by their flamboyant costumes in which they performed effortlessly in towering heels. He would show up with drawings of shoes for all

the dancers. “Ever since I was very young, I have been obsessed with spike heels. It’s all about the legs, how they carry themselves, the embellishment of the body. They are the ultimate icons.”

Christian Louboutin established himself as a freelance designer working for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Maud Frizon, before launching his own first boutique in 1992, in Galerie Vero Dodat, Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, close to the Louvre Museum.This was followed by New York in 1994, and in 1997, his first London boutique on Motcomb Street.

Many more glamorous boutiques and top-end concessions followed.

The designer’s goal has been to “make a woman look sexy, beautiful, to make her legs look as long as [he] can” While he does offer some lower-heeled styles, Louboutin is generally associated with his dressier evening-wear designs incorporating jewelled straps, bows, feathers, patent leather and other similar decorative touches. He is most popularly known for his red-bottom high heel shoes, commonly referred to as “sammy red-bottoms”.

The coloured nails, sequins and leather clasp are a playful interpretation of vibrant floral pattern and pastel hues.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

MAKING UP IS HARD TO DO Especially if you want to step outside of your comfort zone and try something a bit more adventurous, but that’s exactly what Arissa is here for

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rom our coffee order to the locker we gravitate towards in the gym (admit it…you know you do it!), we are creatures of habit. It is therefore unsurprising that most of us have worn the same make-up for years, perhaps even decades.

We’re not saying that’s a bad thing; if you’ve found your look and are happy with it then who are we to say otherwise? But every now and again wouldn’t you like to push the boundaries and create a whole new you for a big event? How much fun would it be as we enter the party season to transform yourself into a sultry siren of a bygone Hollywood era, or even an eighties pastel princess complete with bubble-gum lipstick.

A big night out is perhaps not the best time to experiment and risk making your entrance more reminiscent of Cruella de Vil on a bad day, so we suggest some quality time with us at Arissa to take you through the looks and colours that will suit your skin tone, face shape and personality. We will take on board your scarlet lipstick phobia, wash-in a washed-out complexion, and give you those ‘come hither’ smoky eyes you’ve always dreamed of (but secretly dreaded being mistaken for a panda).

RINGING THE CHANGES As with most things fashion related, make-up trends are cyclical so it’s no surprise that the looks we are seeing this season have more than a hint of the swinging sixties about

them. It was all about the eyes with false lashes stacked to the rafters and a big swish of black liner for a subtle ‘cats eye’ effect.

To balance this skin was kept neutral, as were lips with just a slick of pearly gloss for the perfect pout…sound familiar?

Or perhaps you follow more of a seventies vibe which toned things down a little for a more fresh-faced approach.

Remember the original Charlies Angels? ey had it nailed with lightly tanned dewy skin with just a hint of bronzer, and of course the shimmery earth-toned eye shadows that crept into every make-up bag that decade. But of course when it came to a night out the expectation was ‘glitter’ to equal even the most glittery of glitter balls!

Hopefully we’ve managed to get you in the mood for some serious fun with your make-up as we hurtle towards the season of excess and ‘Step into Christmas’ on a loop. So let us take the stress out of creating a new and beautiful you, and give you all the ideas you need for your new year’s beauty resolutions.n NEXT MONTH: BEAT THE BLUES – warming

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

The Royal Marsden partners with Ralph Lauren Corporation to develop

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he Royal Marsden, the largest and most comprehensive historic Royal Marsden hospital which will be developed to the highest cancer centre in Europe, and Ralph Lauren Corporation specification to provide a world-class facility for breast cancer research. are proud to announce a new The Centre’s overall goal will be to identify partnership to fund a state-of-themolecular differences between tumours that art breast cancer research facility. The Ralph allow the optimal treatment of individual breast Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research cancer patients and thereby reduce recurrence will be housed in a new facility at The Royal and mortality from the disease as well as Marsden’s Chelsea hospital. eliminate unnecessary toxicity.

Staffed by a team of world-renowned It continues the pioneering work carried clinicians and scientists working with the out at The Royal Marsden into personalised latest in cancer research technology, the medicine, translating advances in the centre will be dedicated to advancing breast molecular profiling of breast cancer into major cancer research with the goal of improving improvements in personalised breast cancer early diagnosis and the development of new treatment. treatments for breast cancer.

Cally Palmer, Chief Executive of The Royal “I am so pleased and honoured for our Marsden, said, “The support of Ralph Lauren Company to partner with The Royal Marsden, Corporation will be of immense benefit to The a truly remarkable institution with a global Royal Marsden’s pioneering cancer research reputation for ground-breaking research and strategy. It has the potential to change clinical pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments practice and contribute significantly to the and technologies. It is my great hope that this international knowledge basis. “Philanthropic partnership advances cancer treatment options support such as this is vital to continuing to Ralph Lauren at Royal Marsden Hospital and outcomes for patients around the world.” allowing The Royal Marsden to go above and picture by Carter Berg The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer beyond, funding world-leading equipment, Research will take up a whole floor in the facilities and projects. “I would like to thank Ralph Lauren Corporation for their generosity and investment in our work, and their commitment to breast cancer research.”

This partnership continues a long-standing relationship between The Royal Marsden and Ralph Lauren Corporation, after The Royal Marsden has benefited from the Ralph Lauren Corporation’s Pink Pony for many years.

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f you want to seriously get into the sport, you need to make sure your skiing fitness is up to scratch. So, to make sure that you’re not left nursing aching muscles - or worse - after your first day careering down the slopes, check out our guide to getting ski-fit.

Flying down the slopes all day on two narrow strips of fibreglass with only a pair of thin poles for support will place unique demands on your body. To cope with these demands, you’ll need to focus on the following three key areas for your training to boost your skiing fitness:

SKIING STRENGTH Skiing demands specific training for improving your strength. The primary areas to focus on for skiing fitness strength are: Legs. Focusing on the quadriceps muscles at the fronts of the thighs is particularly important, because maintaining the correct skiing position means that the quadriceps will be loaded the whole time.

Triceps. To maintain your balance when skiing, you will have to continually drive your ski poles back into the snow - and the specific muscles that facilitate this are the triceps at the back of the upper arms.

Core muscles. Your core muscles will keep you upright and help you to balance. Without good core strength, you will have no control on the slopes.

CARDIOVASCULAR SKI FITNESS You won’t be running or moving forward under your own steam for most of the time when you’re skiing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need good cardiovascular (CV) fitness. Skiing requires total body control in order to stay upright - and this will place a continual demand on your CV system as you employ every muscle group in order to remain balanced.

FLEXIBILITY TRAINING If you’re flexible, you will have a good range of movement, which is extremely important when it comes to skiing fitness. Additionally, being flexible in the calves and Achilles tendons (at the backs of the lower legs) is vital, because your ski boots will force you to ‘hinge’ at the heel, thereby stretching both the calf and the Achilles in each leg. If you’re tight in either of these areas, your risk of injury will be much higher.

HOW TO AVOID SKIING INJURIES The last thing that you want to do on your skiing holiday is get an injury - so the best thing to do is prepare your body correctly by building up your skiing fitness. For injury prevention, your main focus should be on flexibility training, particularly in the legs. As we have mentioned, the calves and Achilles tendons are important to your flexibility - but you should also ensure that you are loose and supple in the following two areas: Quadriceps (front of the thigh).

Hamstrings (back of the thigh).

However good your preparation is, though, one thing is certain when you go skiing: at some point or other, you’re going to fall over. So, to avoid common injuries such as broken collarbones, work on your all-round mobility as much as possible. This way you will be in control of your body, and so when you do fall over you will be able to position yourself quickly and easily - rather than be awkward and stiff in your movements - which will make you less liable to suffer an injury.

Additionally, try to have a couple of sports massages as part of your après-ski routine, as these will flush out the waste products in your muscles from your day’s skiing and help to keep your muscles in tip-top condition throughout your holiday. Skiing is all about fun, and you certainly don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy the sport!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Even in the coldest temperatures, women still want to look and feel their best. That also includes carrying that bronzed look through the darker evenings when we will be partying more than ever in the run-up to Christmas.

Faking it

ith sunbeds reportedly carrying a huge risk on developing skin cancer, we are turning to fake tans – whether it be a spray tan at a salon or a DIY job at home…but after a few days we have to face the fading!

Whether it’s that one annoying streak on your elbow (that you know you could have exfoliated a whole lot better) or that the shade you thought would give you a sun-soaked glow is just that little bit too far down the Dulux terracotta chart, we’ve all had a fake tan disaster.

HOW TO REMOVE FAKE TAN, ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS AT ST TROPEZ: 1. ‘Don’t panic scrub. You’ll end up taking the self-tan off in patches and it’ll become a snowballing effect. Use a light body polish mixed with a 50p sized amount of bath or massage oil to encourage an even fade all over. It’s better to repeat this stage a few times all over than do one strong scrub in one place.’

2. ‘Run a bath and fill it with a bath oil and soak your skin – the oil will soften the tan. Use a remover mitt and work in circular motions around your body to encourage the tan to fade.’

3. ‘Go swimming. The chlorine will break down the tan. In the showers afterwards, take those exfoliating gloves and work in circular motions. Steam rooms and saunas will soften the tan, too.’

4. ‘The Bronze Buffer Sponge is your secret weapon for tan mistakes. Its woven microfibres strip the tan off when the sponge is run over the skin. Be warned, you have to be gentle with this.’

5. ‘’The old faithful combination of lemons and sugar mixed together will work to an extent but you really need a mitt or glove to get deeper.’

Of course, everyone knows that perfect, even fake tanning is, like so many things, all about the preparation. Here are some tips to prevent that patchy look!

1. Always exfoliate before you apply your self-tan. Exfoliating will create an even skin surface, and thus minimise the chance of an uneven tan and streaks. It will also remove any leftover tan from your last application.

2. Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise….especially hands, elbows, knees and feet before you apply your tan. The moisturiser will act as a blending agent in these areas, and stop the tan from clinging in between your fingers, toes and knuckles – imagine the skin in these areas is like a sponge, it just drinks tan - so less is more. If you’re fair-haired, take a cotton bud and sweep a small amount of moisturiser over your eyebrows and hairline.

3. Always apply with a mitt.

A mitt is to tan what a hairbrush is to hair essential. The mitt stops your tan from clinging to your palms and also delivers an even application.

4. Post application, remove the tan from anywhere you don’t want it to stay. So wipe your nails, your palms, in between your fingers and your finger nails.

Then put a pea-sized amount of moisturiser at the bottom of your palms and rub your wrists together to blend the tan and reduce the appearance of a tanning sleeve.

5. Don’t use cheap tan. In the world of tanning you get what you pay for. Invest in tanning products with advanced formulations that are infused with other ingredients to balance out the orange and deliver golden.

6. The darker your tan, the more tanning ingredients it contains.

Darker tans are harder to remove than lighter ones. If you’re nervous, opt for a lighter shade, build your confidence and then move into dark tanning.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

TREATING UNSIGHTLY SKIN BLEMISHES AND BUMPS! WITH FRANCES FURLONG

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any individuals visit their GPs with concerns over unsightly moles, bothersome skin tags and pigmentation or age spot concerns. Generally these types of problems are not harmful or cancerous in there origin. However in my experience, clients would like them to be removed. We often associate these lumps and bumps with getting older and working in the cosmetic medical arena clients are more concerned with their appearance than ever. Cutbacks within the NHS and GP practices mean that these are classed as low priority unless they present as potentially harmful. Cryotherapy has been used for many years, however older devices tend to cause damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. However the CryoPen gives a simple, quick and effective treatment to these unwanted problems.

THE FACTS ABOUT CRYOTHERAPY CryoPen is an advanced cryotherapy innovation that is a fast, effective, safe and new solution for removal of skin imperfections.

Procedures typically last from 5 to 25 seconds, so you can be in and out of the clinic quickly. e CryoPen emits a fine jet of nitrous oxide under high pressure, which allows the clinician to work with millimetre precision. is destroys the tissue by freezing the inter-cellular fluid, forming ice shards and crystals which rupture the membrane, thereby destroying the cell. at means there will be no collateral damage to healthy tissue. It's so incredibly accurate and practical.

CRYOPEN OFFERS THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR:

Skin tags Solar lentigo Age spots Milia Warts Cherry angioma Viral verrucae Moles (using the ABCDE's of Mole checks - referring to consultant if anything suspicious is found)

Did you know the most common place to find malignant melanomas in men is the back or chest area and in women the legs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Are there any side effects?

Cryotherapy is relatively low risk. ere are a few side effects that may occur as a result of treatment, including: • Pigmentary changes (hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation) if this happens skin colour normally returns after a few months.

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• Nerve damage (particularly in areas where nerves lie close to the surface of the skin, on fingers, wrist, area behind the ear). Reports show that normal sensitivity returns after a few months.

• Shards of frozen ice (minor shards of frozen ice may blow out, that will thaw on contact with healthy skin).

• Hair follicle damage and permanent alopecia (especially when treating area on sites with coarse terminal hair). Discuss any concerns you have with your clinician.

How long are CryoPen treatments? e duration of the treatment time will depend on the surface area and the thickness of the tissue being treated. Upon the clinical evaluation of the thickness of the area, the clinician will choose an application time from 1 to 30 seconds.

How safe is cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a relatively low-risk procedure. CryoPen delivers N20 directly to the area, and not the healthy surrounding tissue. CryoPen is both CE and FDA registered.

Is the treatment painful? ere will be a pain sensation similar to a stinging nettle on the skin when the nitrous oxide reaches the bottom of the area. ere might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment. n MY TOP 10 AT HOME PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS THAT CAN REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WINTER MONTHS 1. Obaji Retinol Brightinex cream. is amazing Vitamin A derivative can help thicken the skin, remove pigmentation problems and refine the skins texture.

2. Obaji Zo the pads, these handy pre soaked pads are infused with glycolic and salicylic acid to help problematic, acne prone skin, easy to use.

3. Inspira Med prime cleanser this luxurious creamy salicylic and glycolic infused wash leaves the skin feeling softer, cleaner and youthful suitable for all skin types.

4. Anubis eye contour cream, this amazing eye cream contains caffeine and collagen so the best mixture for dark circles and fine crepey lines.

5. Suisse Inspira serum hydra, hyaluronic acid with the finest stem cell plant extractions, to hydrate, plump and calm stressed winter skin.

6. Neostrata smoothing lotion, a powerful blend to rebalance sun-damaged areas, helps to control ingrown hairs and gives the body the skin you really want.

7. Inspira Med youth preserve cream, a rich blend of hyaluronic acid and Japanese silk leaves the skin nourished and radiant.

8. Flavo C serum, pure Vitamin C with Bilobine-G to help protect and perfect skin imperfections 9. Anubis CL emulsion this powerful body gel gets hot and goes to work straight away on localised fatty areas of the body 10. Heliocare SPF daily face protectors with or without colour, suitable for all skin types, will not block pores either.

THE DETAILS

Please call Michelle on 07508 404862 for further information. info@perfect-skin.co.uk | www.perfect-skin.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

IS IT TIME YOU HAD A HEALTH CHECK? Why not have the doctor visit you at home?

HEART DISEASE, DIABETES, STROKE, KIDNEY DISEASE AND DEMENTIA.

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hese serious illnesses are the largest cause of preventable death. Some manifest little or no symptoms until the later stages of disease whilst others gradually appear and progress causing devastating consequences to the individuals and their families. Often these end results are irreversible, seriously affecting quality of life. ese conditions are commonly picked up when patients present with early signs of disease with a multitude of possible symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, ankle swelling, erectile dysfunction, urinary symptoms amongst many others. However they can be actively screened for in individuals without symptoms by means of a health check, which often allows earlier diagnosis and treatment to prevent or minimise further damage. e earlier the intervention is initiated in the diseases process, the better the outcome.

A thorough history, examination and blood tests can determine a person’s risk of development of disease; further tests can be advised depending on this initial assessment. e health check informs how to best proceed with lifestyle changes or initiate medical treatment to improve overall health and prevent or slow down disease progression.

At Home Visit Doctor, we aim to provide health checks in the comfort of your own home. We can carry out consultations to determine risk of current disease or development of future disease. We have the resources to carry out blood and urine tests, 24-Hour blood pressure monitoring, 12-lead ECG, heart rhythm monitoring, basic lung function and hearing tests, all from the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, we have the links with local private hospitals to arrange further tests if deemed necessary. With all of the information, the doctor will

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provide a holistic and personalised action plan for you.

We strongly believe it is essential that an individual takes responsibility of their health in their own hands.

Understanding your individual risk is a major determinant in being able to make fully informed choices about lifestyle and consider making changes required to lead a fulfilling life free of disease. We aim to

support that ethos and assist in any way possible.

If you feel you could benefit from a Health Check carried out from the comfort of your own home, please contact us for a no obligation discussion. A doctor will inform you of the Health Check plans available, which can further be individualised depending on your personal requirement.n

THE DETAILS

www.homevisitdoctor.co.uk Telephone: 020 8712 5565 email: contact@homevisitdoctor.co.uk

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HOUSE & GARDEN

The Story of a Home Library

The library as a room, as well as a collection of books, has a long and vibrant history in the English house, and remains an indispensable room for the educated and wealthy.

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n this digital age, it may surprise you to read that more people want libraries than cinemas in their homes. Books have lost none of their appeal, with many people carrying “old friends” they have loved reading from house to house.

Installing libraries and reading rooms in homes does not belong to yesteryear either. The British Interior Design Association reports many of its members converting second sitting rooms into libraries.

In today’s environment-conscious world, they also have another valuable function. Books are the original insulator. A shelf of books along an outside wall works well to prevent heat escaping, and if all the books were removed from the homes in Britain, our energy bills would rocket.

TOP TIPS ON INSTALLING A LIBRARY You need plenty of natural light, but avoid sunlight falling directly on to your books as this can damage them. Either have closed curtains or shutters on your windows for when you are not using your library, or don’t install bookshelves directly opposite a south or west facing window.

Well-directed reading lights are essential, with an adjustable arm over a favourite chair. On the shelves themselves, well-shaded bar shaped library lights will help you find your chosen volume.

Books and paper are prone to decay and mould in the wrong conditions, with excess warmth and damp and too much dust the main culprits. Keep your library cool and dry and dust books regularly, from the spine outwards using a soft brush.

When installing shelves, use natural wood, simply waxed, or if painted, use organic paints to minimise chemical damage.

Cooking fumes are not good for books so, if you can, use a room far away from the kitchen.

You don’t have to have a dedicated library. Install bookshelves in a room such as a playroom or small sitting room. Use this room for music practice or board and card games, to encourage children to have a room where television and computer games are banned.

Depending on the wood you use and the finish, installing a bay of books ranges from hundreds for a plain pine bookcase to several thousand pounds for mahogany. Ensure the shelves are at least an inch thick and no more than four feet long otherwise they will bow under the weight of books.

Taller shelves for heavier books should be along the bottom, with paperbacks at the top.

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A CASE STUDY FROM BATHWORKS

BY LLOYD MOULDER, BATHWORKS LTD

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ur first contact with Mr & Mrs Sinnamon, was a phone call to the Bathworks studio in Woodford Green around the beginning of May. Mr S explained they were due to have major work in the house they had recently purchased in Jan of this year. e structural work was to be carried out by Trimlofts. Paul at TL had kindly recommended Bathworks for the supply of bathroom goods.

I called over a couple of times to the property, which gave us a better feel for the layouts and possible plumbing restrictions.

After several discussions, it was decided to have 3 bathroom areas, rather then the original 4.

Product was selected, 2 rooms would be contemporary ranges from Duravit & Hansgrohe, the 3rd and largest room was to be a traditional setting, products manufactured by Imperial.

Bathworks have supplied several of Trimlofts jobs, and various clients of other local loft/building companies.

We had our first meeting at the studio, looking at the proposed plans of the various bathroom areas, which had been provided by Clear architects based in Loughton. e original plan was four separate bathroom areas, some of these would be created from existing bathrooms. e one in the loft was a brand new bathroom area.

Each room was then drawn up by Bathworks in 3D format, giving Mr S a better idea of how the areas would look. We suggested positions and sizing of the relevant items. Storage solutions and shower areas were top of the list.

Wetroom formers were installed in each bathroom, which we complemented by frameless 10mm glass, c/o e Showerlab. e final result was a happy family and 3 fabulous new bathrooms. n

THE DETAILS

Bathworks Ltd. 196 High Road,Woodford Green Essex IG8 9EF Tel : 020 8504 1765 www.bath-works.co.uk

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How metal is taking over our homes

ll that glitters is not gold - because silver, bronze and copper are also dazzling in decor this season and beyond. These days, metal is creeping into our homes in all guises and in all places, from wallpaper to flooring, appliances to furniture.

Right now, metals in any form are huge. Today’s interior designers are using glowing metallic wallpapers to add warmth and sheen to a room and metal worked into flooring, whether it’s tiles or carpet, for richness and light. Metal can appear everywhere, from bookshelves to tiling to furniture, where it appears in sinuous sculptural forms.

It’s worth considering how your chosen metal will work practically.

Zinc, for example, looks beautiful on a kitchen countertop but it will change over time as it becomes stained by ingredients, warped by hot pans and scratched. Pewter is easier to maintain, or you could go for good old stainless steel, which won’t stain, although it can be scratched.

Bringing on the bling couldn’t be better timed, as the most glittering of seasons, is here. But investing in some decor treasure for your home won’t be a waste, as this look is set to last long after the baubles have been packed away.

The metallics trend is definitely going to stick around, so whether you’re a gold-digger, silver-seeker or just burning for bronze, there’s sure to be something to appeal...

1. Warm your interiors with rich coppery shades - The allure of rich copper to give your kitchen a glow looks beautiful - from hammered copper countertops to custom kitchen backsplash tiles, copper is the answer to your warm aesthetic questions in your head. Visit your favourite tile specialist for a mixture of copper and mosaic tiles for the kitchen or bathroom.

2. Golden hues in interiors are hotter than hot - Remember in the 1980’s when gold and brass were big interior metals and then the trend slowly faded away? Well they have returned in more subtle ways and wallpaper, furniture and ornamental cabinetry pulls and decor are big for gold and brass. If you want to add glam to your bedroom, try adding golden metallic wallpaper that has a slight sheen behind your bed as an eye-catching accent wall. Lighting fixtures such as

chandeliers, wall sconces and pendant lights are showing off their new golden hues and bringing these into your home along with darker hues will add a dramatic flair to your interiors 3. A return to green living with corrugated metal - If your decorative style steers more towards the rustic and natural approach to metallic finishes, why not try the appeal of corrugated metal? In recent years corrugated metal has been used by designers for walls, ceilings, sides of cabinetry and creative accent walls in bedrooms and even adorning masculine bathrooms. Try adding corrugated metal to bring out your love for recycled and repurposed materials.

4. Cool silver metallic finishes are still top rated - When it comes to the most used and specified finishes of kitchen, bath, and interior designers it has to be the silvery metallic family of metals which include: nickel, chrome, aluminium, and stainless steel. These silvery metals are durable have high reflective qualities and come in a variety of finishes from a dull brushed finish to highly polished to sparkle in any light.

5. Mirrored furniture is all the talk of the town - If there ever has been a re-emergence of glamour added to interiors it is now! Mirrored furniture reminisces back to Hollywood Regency style with highly reflective furnishings, mirrored dressers and tables and bold colours create the look of a modern Art Deco era. Bring in mirrored furniture to your interiors and add instant glam without even having to try!

6. Ornamental metal throughout your home - While metallic finishes are seen in large quantities throughout your home, don’t forget about ornamental metals throughout your interiors that are just as important. Remember, attention is in the details and wrought iron ornamental railings and banisters are a prime area to showcase this gorgeous metal. Also look to cabinetry door pulls, door hardware and even exterior door hardware for metal subtleties. You will be surprised how metallic finishes are trending in every part of your home.

The metallic trend is one that is often forgotten but once you see it, you can’t fathom how you ever forgot about this wonderful style.

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CREATIVE CURTAINS & BLINDS Made to measure Curtains, blinds and shutters.

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reative Curtains & Blinds based in Chigwell come to your home offering a full measuring, design and fitting service tailored to your requirements for that important home improvement. e company was born from a little table and a few samples by the late Vera Wright. With her passion and talent the family-run business has grown enormously, but one thing has never changed and that's their commitment to providing you with top quality curtains, blinds and soft furnishings.

With a huge range of successful and diverse projects including hotels, eight bedroom homes to one bedroom apartments they have the expertise and experience to help you design and create your perfect home accessories. eir curtains, blinds and shutters are all beautifully made to measure and they stock over 5000 fabrics, all types of wallpapers, upholstery, tracks, poles and accessories to put the finishing touch to your home.

You can visit their showroom and view all products and displays at 4a Brook Parade, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6PB.We cover a wide area so please call us to arrange a home consultation. n THE DETAILS

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HOUSE & GARDEN

Make your bedroom

a winter sanctuary

BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

A snug bedroom is the perfect place to retreat to on cold winter nights. Even the most hale and hearty types have surely been tempted to linger under the bedcovers, or take a ‘duvet day’ in these freezing, snowy times. After all, our natural reaction when cold winds blow outside is to stay where we feel snug and safe, and the ultimate retreat is our bedroom.

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ut you’re missing a trick if you’re only using your bedroom for snoozing and loving, as ideally this space should also be a stylish sanctuary where it’s easy to relax and unwind. You can really let your imagination take flight here with decoration and furnishing as it’s the perfect private location for decor ideas or fantasies that may not be practical to indulge in anywhere else in the home.

If you’re uncomfortably aware your bedroom’s not matching up to your interior dreams, there couldn’t be a better time for a revamp as you can plunder the sales for bargains in beds and bedding. Before you spend though, try to have a concept of the room and the effect you desire.

There’s a lot of talk about getting the ‘wow’ factor for rooms, but in bedrooms you’re really seeking the ‘aaah’ factor’ “That means creating a room to your taste which envelops you as soon you walk in. You should immediately feel your shoulders drop as you shed tension and realise that this is where you can truly be yourself and unwind.

Bedroom decor and furnishings can, with a little thought, be versatile enough suit all seasons. You don’t have to play it safe with neutrals but bear

in mind that even if you love dark, closeting colours and heavy fabrics in the winter you might find them overpowering on bright, sunny days.

A bed’s obviously a focal point, and currently an oversized, padded headboard is fashionable for contemporary beds, but you will see a trend for functional headboards which double as storage or a place to display photos or treasured items. Four posters are the ultimate boaster bed, while the more rustic or ornate metal bedsteads are still hugely popular. But be aware that you need to stack this style of bed with oversized cushions, so you’re not lounging back against a hard metal frame.

At the end of the day, it’s the finishing touches that will turn a bedroom into the ultimate personal comfort zone…layer a bed with a throw, a runner, and cushions and bolsters in soft-to-the-touch fabrics, and make space for an easy chair and small table where you can sit and daydream. To avoid any more rude awakenings choose a dreamy new look for your bedroom that will turn it into a beautiful sanctuary.

ELEGANT RETREAT This should be a sophisticated room where the decor is understated and restful and the overall effect is light and airy. Use soft paint colours on walls for a soothing atmosphere, like soft blues and lilacs. Monochrome is on trend and its classic purity would be an ideal partner for this style. Alternatively, take a more funky, masculine approach with the black, white and citrus yellow.

GLAMOROUS BOUDOIR Don’t spare the colour and texture in this room, because it demands a full-on approach so that it’s indulgent, luxurious and opulent. Rich berry colours, reds, plums and purples are ideal for a space that cocoons and comforts.Have this bedroom as a gorgeous retreat, purely for rest and relaxation. There’s no room here for a home office or ugly technology. Add extra feel-good factor to the bed by using sumptuous bedspreads and throws made of silk or faux fur. And have dimmer switches and lamps so you can easily lower the lights for intimacy.

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TRAVEL

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t’s the time of the year when the nights are dark and the homes are warm. Very soon the extended family will be arriving and you will be sharing your high points from 2015 and hopefully this Includes your family summer holiday. But are the children still reeling from the trip? e challenge for us all as parents and extended families is how do you make your 2016 family holiday the one they remember for a lifetime? How do you make sure you have broadened your families’ horizons and expanded their minds with travel?

Well next year may I suggest you have a Summer “Adventure” not a holiday!.

travelling along the fantastic roads in the summer and traffic slows it will be for a “Bear Jam” no such thing as traffic.

Taking a boat to see the Orka Whales and watching these beautiful creatures in their natural environment blew us away … Bear watching is another very special treat, simply magical.

Memories beyond imagination - a Family Adventure...

California: What better adventure than starting with the excitement of a grand road trip down on the California Big Sur, e Iconic Pacific hugging route between Monteray & Carmel. For the children you can stop for Surfing lessons.

You can all enjoy the amazing food and parents can enjoy the wine! I haven’t even mentioned the stunning scenery! wow.

San Francisco is a must stop no trip is complete for teenagers without taking a Segway across the Golden Gate bridge. Let’s not forget the Disney and Universal parks and maybe a trip to see the home of the Kardashians…..

West Coast Canada: Vancouver with the relaxed vibe sports and fun make it a fantastic city to visit with a family.

Stanley park with its black squirrels and sports including Kayaking and Hockey. e Capilano suspension bridge and Glanville market for the food tasting are both amazing.

Scenery and wildlife are in abundance in Canada. If you are

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Ranch Holidays: Do you need an escape from it all and to return to a bygone era? Ranch holidays are not just for people who enjoy riding; other activities include Yoga, Hiking, Fly fishing, Golf and the unforgettable camp sing along with toasted marshmallows and a sky full stars. is is the Ultimate Family Holiday.

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THREE OAKS ESTATES

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fresh and vibrant approach to letting or selling your property is what ree Oaks Estates are bringing to Chigwell and the surrounding areas. e Property Management Agency has recently opened for business, based in Chigwell on a prominent position within a shopping parade and on a main road linking Redbridge to Epping Forest.

Underpinned with over 15 years experience within the Private Rented Sector, is a licensed and accredited member firm with UK’s leading Self Regulatory body ARLA (Association for Residential Letting Agents) & NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents) Managing Director, Darshan Sunger, who is also the Regional Representative for ARLA in the Essex Region, identified a gap in the market place to offer Landlords a tailor made service.

So whether you a novice or experienced Landlord looking to rent your property? ree Oaks will steer you in the right direction to ensure that you receive sound, and up to date advice to get the maximum return for your investment.

With the rental market now achieving all time high rents, it’s important for Landlords to understand that with this, comes a high risk factor.

Darshan explains, renting your property to the right tenants is far more important for our clients, than achieving the highest possible rent for your property.

A competitive market rent is far better in the long run, where tenants are likely to rent for longer period, than a higher rent, where the tenants will struggle to pay the monthly rental.

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at’s why at ree Oaks it’s paramount for us to protect our client’s interest, we carry out our due-diligence, offer all our landlords a Rent Guarantee Policy free of charge on the first 12 months when instructed to manage the property.

We welcome and are acutely aware of recent legislations introduced to raise standards within our industry, regular information we obtain through our continued professional development training programmes (CPD), part of our commitment as members of ARLA. So if you’re looking to rent your property in Chigwell or the surrounding areas, why not drop in to ree Oaks for a no obligation chat over a cup of tea or coffee?! n ree Oaks ...people “passionate about property”

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£550,000 £550,000

WoodfordGreen Green Woodford

Abode is very happy to offer for sale three new homes situated in this desirable location in Woodford Green, The development compromises of architecturally designed three bedroomed family homes. The Ground floor the offers a wide hallway with ground floor cloakroom, fully fitted luxury kitchen with integrated appliances and a good size lounge / diner. The first floor offers three bedrooms with en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The properties are fitted with high quality wood flooring, security systems and points for satellite TV and broadband,

£1,200,000 £1,200,000

Woodford WoodfordGreen Green W

Located in Malvern Drive on the much sought after Monkhams Estate is this imposing four bedroom Tudor style detached family home. Being well presented throughout this light and spacious property offers accommodation that includes a large entrance hall, two generous receptions, modern kitchen, conservatory, study and cloakroom. The first floors hold four well proportioned bedrooms, three bathrooms and two walk in dressing rooms. To the exterior you have a well tended rear garden with a carriage driveway providing ample off street parking and an integral garage.

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£595,000 £595,000

WoodfordGreen Green Woodford

'Knightons Estate' Woodford Green, A three bedroom family home, The property benefits from a reception room, open plan kitchen diner and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and one single, a landing/storage area and a family bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating, off street parking plus a good size rear garden.Woodford offers good local amenities including shops and schools and access in and out of London is made easy by the use of local Underground system at Woodford Green Broadway.

£1,200,000 £1,200,000

Woodford WoodfordGreen Green W

Located in Dell Close, the most favoured of roads within the Knightons Estate is this four bedroom mock Tudor detached family home. Occupying a very wide plot this property lends itself to further development, subject to the usual planning consents. The generous ground floor accommodation includes an impressive entrance hall, two large receptions, an extended kitchen/diner with utility room and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor holds four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The rear garden is established and well tended and a large driveway giving access to a good size attached garage.

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JOHN THOMA

BESPOKE ESTATE AGENCY

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e are a bespoke estate agency in Chigwell, Essex. Our record of success has been built upon a single-minded desire to provide our clients with a top class personal service delivered by highly motivated and trained and caring staff.

A sign of this success is the fact that a large proportion of our business is from referrals, satisfied clients who have recommended us to friends and family .

We care that the selling and buying process goes smoothly as it is a very sensitive and emotional time for us all.

So, if you require professional help and advice on all aspects of moving home please contact us at John oma Bespoke Estate Agency.

Having worked in Chigwell and the surrounding areas for around twenty years, we are happy to provide our service to numerous homeowners.

ABOUT JOHN THOMA We are located in e Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BJ, which is a short stroll from Chigwell’s Central Line station and Brook Parade.

With over forty years experience in sales and the property industry, providing me with people skills of an extremely high standard.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEDGE Top of our priorities is to always provide excellent customer service, which is never compromised.

All our viewings are accompanied to ensure 100% attention to feedback.

We work around the vendor and potential buyer to provide the best arrangement for a viewing appointment.

Once a sale has been agreed, the sale is carefully nurtured throughout all the stages continuously, until we have exchanged contracts to an amicable completion date to suit all parties.

Please contact us on 020 8340 8833 or j.thoma@johnthoma.co.uk to discuss selling your home.

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HEALTHY, HAPPY, PROSPEROUS & PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR “From John and all the team at John oma Bespoke Estate Agency”

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the Coach House, 201 High road, Chigwell, essex iG7 5BJ tel: 020 8340 8833 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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Hainault Grove, Chigwell £1,295,000

STUNNING & UNIQUE CHALET BUNGALOW • Beautifully Finished Throughout • Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location • Amazing Bespoke Fitted Kitchen • Modern Open Plan Design Bracken Drive, Chigwell £949,995

THREE BEDROOM CHALET BUNGALOW • Immaculately Presented Throughout • Open Plan Lounge, Kitchen & Dining Room • En-Suite to Master & Family Bathroom• • Garage & Ample Off Street Parking Marlyon Road, Ilford £374,995

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME • Beautifully Presented Throughout • Newly Fitted Kitchen • Modern Family Bathroom • Quiet Location with Off Street Parking

Dacre Gardens, Chigwell £999,995

SPACIOUS FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS • Detached Family Home • Four Reception Rooms • En-Suite & Family Bathroom • Close to Central Line Station High Road, Chigwell Offers Over £549,995

DESIRABLE CHIGWELL VILLAGE LOCATION • Double Attached Garage • Semi-Detached Town House • Spacious Lounge Dining Room • Completely Chain Free Retreat Way, Chigwell Offers Over £299,995

IMMACULATE FIRST FLOOR FLAT • Semi-Rural Location • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge Dining Room • No Ongoing Chain

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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A two double bedroom second floor apartment features an elegant lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, both bedrooms boast en-suite bathrooms, security entry phone, allocated parking space and landscaped communal gardens.

A four bedroom semi-detached property offering a large sitting room, second reception, bespoke kitchen/dining room, luxury family bathroom, two en-suites and garden of approx 100' with log cabin at the rear.

Repton Park, Woodford Green

Hurst Road, Buckhurst Hill

£550,000 Leasehold

OIEO £980,000 Freehold

A stunning three bedroom Victorian property which has been immaculately refurbished comprises of a reception room, open plan kitchen/dining area and a family bathroom to the first floor. There's also a sunny rear garden.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL SUBJECT TO PLANNING : The plot is approx 150' deep by 90'max wide narrowing at the rear with currently four purpose built maisonettes with garages at the rear.

Stag Lane, Buckhurst Hill

Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill

OIEO £600,000 Freehold £800,000 Freehold

£2,200,000 Freehold

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This extended four bedroom mid-terrace house comprises of two spacious reception rooms, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, a double bedroom in the loft with an ensuite and a spacious rear garden.

This outstanding eight bedroom semi-detached house offers three receptions, conservatory, ground floor shower room, utility, cellar, fully fitted kitchen, two further bathrooms, separate WC, large garden and off road parking.

Chestnut Drive, Wanstead

Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead

OIEO £725,000 Freehold

OIEO £1,150,000

This four bedroom, extended Victorian mid-terrace family home comprises of two spacious receptions, modern fitted kitchen/diner, modern fitted family bathroom, en-suite shower room, good size garden, cellar and original features.

This stylish, recently built two double bedroom ground floor apartment features ensuite bathrooms to both bedrooms, a separate wc, a fully fitted contemporary kitchen, own private balcony and is being sold chain free.

Dangan Road, Wanstead

Roca Court, Wanstead

£825,000 £800,000 Freehold Freehold

OIEO £450,000 Leasehold

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Lettings Abridge

Ilford

One double bedroom, with Ensuite shower room, situated in a tranquil and rural setting The property offers economy 7 electric heating, good sized fitted kitchen with washer dryer and share of garden. Fully furnished This property would suit a mature person.

£650 pcm

Woodford Green

Woodford Green

Newly decorated one double bedroom, second floor flat, located in close proximity to Hainault Central Line station, local shops and amenities. This property benefits from being newly decorated to a fresh and modern standard throughout.

Newly refurbished and decorated two bedroom family home situated in a very quiet ans sought after cold-sac close to Woodfords premier schooling, shops and Central Line. This extended property benefits from many features such as two receptions.

£950 pcm

£1,250 pcm

Woodford Green

Four Bedroom detached house located minutes walk from Woodford Greens Village, shops, restaurant's and Central Line. This large house benefits from many features such as a modern reception with french doors overlooking a patio and lawn.

Newly refurbished four bedroom family home located close to Woodford Greens Village, Central Line Station and high road with its many schools, restaurants, amenities. This property benefits from many features such as two receptions & four bedrooms.

£1,695 pcm

£1,695 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Beautifully presented and extended three bedroom family home located in a quiet turning, just minutes walk to Buckhurst Hills Central Line Station and the ever popular Queens Road with its restaurants & boutique style shops. This property benefits from many features.

£1,995 pcm

Woodford Green

Located in Aldeburgh Place, Woodford Green, in extremely close proximity to first rate schooling, is this beautifully presented three double bedroom period property. Holding onto much of its original charm this family home is spacious and very well presented.

£1,995 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully presented and newly refurbished three double bedroom period property located in a sought after location in Woodford Green close to local shops, great schooling and minutes walk to the Central Line Station. This is a fantastic family home.

South Woodford

Fully furnished two bedroom, ground floor flat, located in close proximity to South Woodfords Central Line tube station and George Lanes many shops, eateries and bars. This property comes as seen with three sofa's, dinning room chairs, table, and one double bed.

£1,250 pcm

Woodford Green

Located on the much favoured Brackley Square is this extended mid terraced three bedroom family home.

Being well presented throughout this property offers accommodation that includes a through reception and a fully equipped extended kitchen/diner.

£1,750 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Stunning five bedroom, pet friendly, semi-detached family home spanning over four floors in the heart of Buckhurst Hill. This modern property benefits from being just minutes walk from the Central Line Station, close to first rate schooling and Queens road.

£2,750 pcm

£1,750 pcm

Chigwell

Located in the exclusive gated development of Cedar Park, Chigwell is this stunning four bedroom, three bathroom Georgian Style Coach House. Surrounded by manicured grounds of six acres, this spacious property has panoramic views.

£3,250 pcm

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PROPERTY LIFE

TIME TO MAKE YOUR OVERSEAS DREAMS A REALITY Life Magazine talks to Spanish property expert Peter Bowerman about the Costa del Sol’s latest property news, reviews and buying advice.

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eter is a frequent contributor to both UK & Spanish press and Managing Director of the successful "Overseas Dreams" real estate company with registered offices in Marbella & La Cala De Mijas.

WHAT'S THE LATEST PROPERTY MARKET NEWS? Spain seems to be getting back on track across the board.

According to latest reports, Spain is once again the most popular destination for mortgage enquiries in the second quarter of 2015, accounting for 45% of demand. Also, in the second quarter of this year, the Spanish economy grew by 1%, overtaking Britain's own recovery in the process. Current expectations for the full year's economy growth are an impressive 3.3%. Analysing all the latest data & reports coupled with our own market experiences, it seems that 2015 will bring on average a 2-3% increase in property prices, however, areas of high demand in the Costa Del Sol, could increase by up to 5%. is has been verified in the latest average annual property price reports, which show a rise of 3.57%. Also the number of new mortgages in Costa del Sol region during 2015 are up by around 43%.

HOW'S BUSINESS? If anyone had any doubts about the Costa Del Sol’s property market, I can tell you that it’s certainly on the move again. e year started off well, with strong viewings and sales,

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however, it has now stepped up a gear. It's extremely busy and exciting once again. In actual fact, we are spending as much time looking for the best deals as we are selling them. We have valuers out everyday taking on properties to satisfy buyers demand. e strengthening property market is making it harder to source the genuine bargains, but we are still finding them.

We also work for 9 banks clearing their repossession stock, the most popular being brand new luxury apartments that the bank acquired when developers went under in the recession.

Some of these deals are in top locations and beautiful well established developments. Recent government legislation has now forced banks to sell a lot of their assets to free up their cash flow and start lending again, giving the banks no option but to massively reduce prices. We have beautiful new build 2 bed luxury apartments in Marbella’s most exclusive Puerto Banus / Nueva Andalucia area reduced by 50% and now available from as low as 150,000 pounds and luxury 2 bed apartments in Estepona & Benalmadena Marina towns from as low as 88,000 pounds. But don’t hang around, as our staff are showing these bank deals everyday and they are selling out extremely quickly. One thing is for sure, once these incredible deals are gone, we will not be seeing these low prices again.

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WHERE ARE THE BUYERS COMING FROM? Our buyers are coming from all over Europe. Demand from French buyers has increased, due to them moving money out of France to avoid increased property/wealth taxes and re investing in the Spanish property market. As always, we continue to market and sell to the ever prevalent Scandinavian market. e incredibly strong GB pound against the euro, is obviously encouraging many British buyers to grab a deal in the strengthening Spanish Property Market, putting them firmly at the top of the purchasing table.

ANY ADVICE FOR SELLERS? If you already own a property in Southern Spain and are thinking about upgrading, I would advise now is a good time to sell. Even if you are loosing money from purchasing in the boom, the shortfall is likely to be redressed by purchasing sensibly in Spain again, or another country going through similar growth. is is especially the case if buying a higher priced property, because as the market increases, if you invest more the gains will obviously be greater.

ANY ADVICE TO BUYERS? It’s been the perfect storm and now ripe for investors & holiday home buyers to purchase at the very bottom of the market, knowing that sales figures in popular areas like the Costa Del Sol have already increased by around 30% and property prices are on the rise. I would go as far as saying it's almost a "no brainer" for anyone wanting to invest in property. Let’s face it, bricks & mortar has historically always been a great & safe long term investment, especially with the added bonus of covering running costs by summer holiday lets and winter rentals to golfers. Try and keep the property for personal holiday usage in May & September, my personal favourite times of year, when the climate is still perfect and the coast calms down to its normal charm.

I have been a successful real estate agent and very safe property investor for 25 years, and personally not bought anything for the last 10 years, until now. Recently I borrowed as much as I could and invested in more property on the Costa del Sol. I have been telling family, friends, and regular investor clients of mine, to start buying up the remaining bargains. e hard part for me is, I still regularly get to see some amazing distressed sale and bank clearance deals that I would like to buy, but can't until the banks loosen up, so share these deals with our clients. Take it from me, 5 years from now, you are more than likely going to look back at these low prices and wish you had stretched yourself and bought bigger or more properties.

CAN CLIENTS TALK WITH YOU DIRECTLY: Yes, even though I have a highly professional team around me, I like giving a "personal touch" and actually encourage clients to utilise my 25 years in real estate/investment and extensive knowledge of the Costa del Sol, whether they are buying or selling. I'm always happy to discuss the best areas or investment deals with our purchasers. As a result of this, I have built up great relationships with many of our clients spanning my whole career. n

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For more information on buying or selling property on the Costa del Sol, contact Peter or any of his team on (0034) 951 551 444 or email: info@OverseasDreams.com DECEMBER 2015 7 7

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PUERTO BANUS APARTMENTS TOP951

NEW VILLA LIQUIDATION SALE

€ 650,000

TOP922

Liquidation sale. New build 1.2 million Euro Luxury Villa now reduced to only €650,000 for urgent sale. This beautiful villa is set in an incredible location with lovely panoramic sea & golf views. Large garden & swimming pool.

€ 185,000

TOP919

Spacious 3 bed townhouse in beautiful landscaped Andalucian style complex, in highly popular "New Golden Mile" area near Puerto Banus. Close to beach, shops & restaurants. Incredibly low sale price & genuine bargain.

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Beautiful front line golf development, luxury 2 & 3 bed apartments & Penthouses heavily reduced by for quick sales, Luxury gated development, classy clubhouse & facilities. Best value deals on the Costa Del Sol. 2 beds from €103,000 & 3 beds from €121,000.

PUERTO BANUS PENTHOUSES TOP677

Stunning brand new large luxury 2 bed penthouses in Nueva Andalucia. Bank repossession deals massively reduced by up to 60% & selling out fast. Amazing deal in one of the worlds top locations. contact us now to view.

6 BED VILLA BARGAIN

€ 549,950

TOP934

Refurbished 6 bed detached villa only 8 mins drive from popular La Cala De Mijas area.

Near Golf, driveway, garage, large swimming pool. Heavily reduced for quick sale, offering amazing value for money.

Tel: (0034) 951 551 444 Tel: (0034) 646 566 555

NEAR PUERTO BANUS MARINA

€ 259,000

"NEW GOLDEN MILE" BARGAIN

€ 179,995

TOP884

Superb 2 bed, 2 bath luxury apartment in Popular "New Golden Mile" gated complex, between Banus & Estepona, walking distance to beach. Front & rear terraces. Ideal permanent / holiday home or "buy to let" investment.

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HOTTEST NEW BUILD DEALS ON THE COAST 50% REDUCED LIQUIDATION SALES € 103,000 - 155,000 TOP421

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TOP947

Just reduced by a further €50,000 for quick sale. Miraflores 2 bed, 2 bath spacious penthouse with amazing golf and sea views, stunning large terrace for outdoor living, modern luxury kitchen. walking distance to shops etc.

€ 411,000 - 460,000

TOP936

Magnificent, traditionally styled 2 bed townhouse, largest of it type, huge family kitchen, large master bedroom, beautiful development and grounds, only minutes walk away from shops, bars & restaurants.

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FABULOUS LUXURY PENTHOUSE

€249,995

New build luxury 2 bed penthouses in stunning development near Puerto Banus Marina. Last few deals massively reduced & selling out fast. On-site bar/restaurant, golf, tennis, communal landscaped tropical gardens & pools.

STUNNING LUXURY TOWNHOUSE

"NEW GOLDEN MILE" TOWNHOUSE

€ 185,000

PUERTO BANUS PENTHOUSES

€ 335,000 - € 370,000 TOP949

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Stunning new build luxury 2 bed apartments in Nueva Andalucia. Last few deals massively reduced for quick sales & selling out fast. Amazing deals in one of the worlds top locations. Contact us now to view.

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Classy established beach front development close to beach clubs & Puerto Banus. Spacious immaculate 2 bedroom apartment with large private south facing garden, onto beautiful landscaped gardens and lagoon style pool.

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€ 209,000 - 235,000

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TOP950

New build luxury 2 bed apartments in stunning development near Puerto Banus Marina. Last few deals massively reduced & selling out fast. On-site bar/restaurant, golf, tennis, communal landscaped tropical gardens & pools.

BENALMADENA VILLA DEAL

€ 725,000

TOP888

Beautiful 3 bed villa with self contained 1 bed apartment below, set in stunning gardens with pool and lovely views.

Prestigious area of Benalmadena Pueblo, walking distance to shops bars & restaurants.

www.OverseasDreams.com info@OverseasDreams.com

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3/4 bed, 4 bath, detached villa in popular "New Golden Mile" area, between Banus & Estepona. Only 5 mins drive to Puerto Banus & only minutes walk to beach, shops, bars & restaurants. Near Golf, heated swimming pool.

SPECTACULAR ESTATE NEAR BANUS

€ 5.450,000

TOP774

Spectacular 8 bed, 8 bath, villa with separate 4 bed villa on lavish 11,000 sqm estate in quiet gated luxury area of El Madronal, set in the Benahavis hills and yet only 20 mins drive to all the hustle and bustle of Puerto Banus Marbella.

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LOVELY 3 BED VILLA BY BEACH

€ 315,000

TOP923

This beautiful 3 bed villa is situated in the popular beachside area of "El Faro" next to La Cala de Mijas. Tranquil setting yet easy walking distance to beach, shops, bars and restaurants. Heavily reduced bargain price for quick sale.

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Enjoy your investment The added bonus of overseas 'Buy to Let' is that you can keep the property available a couple of months a year for your own enjoyment. Few investments give this combination of 'quality of life' and monetary gain.

The strategy:

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Genuine forced sale bargain, beautiful 2 bedroom first floor apartment in popular beachside development near Puerto Banus, only approx 5 minutes walk to beach, bars & restaurants. Perfect holiday home or buy to let investment.

1. Buy a luxury property in Spain at half its original value.

2. Using rental income to subsidise & pay off the mortgage.

3. Using the property as a luxury holiday home 2 months a year.

4. Property prices increasing, offering great long term capital growth.

BEAUTIFUL MODERNISED FINCA € 369,000

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Beautifully modernised 3-4 bed finca nestled in the hills on the fringes of Alhaurin El Grande. Private location only minutes drive to all town Amenities & shops. Vaulted ceilings, stunning grounds, panoramic country/mountain views.

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Benalmadena’s most popular modern classy development. Spacious & immaculate 2 bedroom apartment with large private south facing terrace offering spectacular views across the Mediterranean sea. Bargain price.

STUNNING PAD NEAR BANUS

€ 225,000

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Stunning front line golf penthouse luxuriously reformed into a trendy open plan home. This unique 1 bed property is bigger than many 3 bed apartments & offers a very stylish & luxurious home in the hills above Puerto Banus.

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Front-line 3 bed apartment in award winning & world class Benalmadena marina. Massively reduced for urgent sale.

Lovely terrace with stunning marina & sea views. Ultimate holiday home or buy to let investment, genuine bargain.

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Great investment opportunity, Rare 4 bed finca on large 7,486 sqm Plot, between Mijas Beaches and popular Mijas Pueblo.

Possible longterm development potential or bargain spacious country home close to everything.

STUNNING LUXURY APARTMENT

FRONT-LINE MARINA

€ 365,000

AMAZING MIJAS FINCA DEAL

€ 499,000

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NEW GOLDEN MILE VILLA

€ 649,000

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Bank clearance deals at very reduced prices, Luxury 2, bed, 2 bath new build apartments in popular Benalmadena area, walk to town facilities, shops, restaurants & golf. Great holiday home or buy to let.

Stylish & impressive contemporary south facing 5 bed, 5 bath luxury villa. Set in beautiful surroundings of El Paraiso, between Puerto Banus & Estepona. Sea & mountain views, near golf course & reformed to a very high standard.

Spacious 2 bed luxury new build apartment in modern golf-sports resort, just outside popular La Cala De Mijas beach town.

Onsite clubhouse with bar, restaurant, golf course, tennis/padel courts, gym, aerobic, spinning classes etc.

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PROPERTY LIFE

PARADISE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

MEDITERRANEAN PARADISE

PERFECT WEATHER

QUALITY OF LIFE

Marbella was discovered by playboy Prince Alfonso von Hohenhole. On a sunny summer’s day in the late 40's, his Rolls Royce broke down in the small fishing village of Marbella. He was so taken aback by the beautiful beaches nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, he built a house here. In 1954 Prince Alfonso opened the Marbella Club Hotel which quickly became a favorite summer holiday location for European aristocracy, business tycoons and Hollywood stars such as Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.

In the 1970's, Sean Connery made Marbella his second home as the town continued to attract British and international film stars such as Richard Burton, Omar Sharif and Michael Caine. Fast forward 10 years and Marbella was regularly visited by Princess Diana, Rod Stewart and Sting.

Today, 60 years since the opening of the Marbella Club, Marbella is still as glamorous as ever with a new generation of the rich and famous such as Antonio Banderas, Bruce Willis, David Beckham and Simon Cowell.

So what brings people to the Costa del Sol? Firstly, as the name would suggest, Costa del Sol (SunCoast) has around 325 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 20°C. Having one of the best microclimates on the planet means beautiful long summer evenings outside, lazy days on the sandy beaches and some of the best golf courses in the world. e Costa del Sol also offers an incredible selection of shops, restaurants and bars. From traditional Spanish Tapa's bars serving Mediterranean cuisine and fine Spanish wines to glamorous seafront restaurants with their Michelin star Chefs.

Marbella may be the home to billionaires, royalty and Hollywood stars with its chic designer brands, multimillion dollar yachts and rows of supercars, but why is the Costa del Sol becoming so popular with todays British and European modern businessman, investors and retirees? ree simple reasons; accessibility, quality of life and security. Being only a two and half hour flight from most European airports, the Costa del Sol has a perfect combination of weather, accessibility, cuisine, international schools and colleges, superb medical services, excellent investment opportunities and security. Spain is doing a very good job ensuring its jewel in the crown is kept secure and stable in comparison to other destinations suffering security problems which means a growing number of businessmen and their families now live on the Costa del Sol and commute to UK and other European countries to work.

They say that the sun rises in the east, sleeps in the west and spends its days on the Costa del Sol. YOUR DREAM HOME IN 4 MONTHS

e Costa del Sol is also the ideal place to invest. In particular, luxury home sales have come back very strongly driven by a better exchange rate in Pounds and Dollars. is year Costa del Sol property sales have increased by 30%,prices have risen by approximately 5% and the glut of property left over from the property boom that didn't sell during the economic crisis is quickly being snapped up. Whether it's a full time residency, a holiday home or an investment property, the Innovation Project team has over 30 year's experience 8 0 DECEMBER 2015

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