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BE YOUR OWN BOSS EPPING FOREST AWAKENS FOR SPRING COUNCIL TAX FROZEN TELL US ABOUT OAKTREE SCHOOLS FUN IN THE SUN HOSPITALITY, HUNGARY, HORWATH & BUDDHA THE IDEAL HOME SHOW EXQUISITE AND HISTORIC THEYDON BOIS A FEW WORDS FROM MICHELLE...

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C l b ti 10 years, EFB Celebrating EFBG BG h has d developed l d ttrustt an nd d understanding d t di of each of the businesses represented and its members.

We meet on a Thursday at 7.15am until 9 9.00 am, at Woolston Manor Golf Club, Abridge Road, Chig gwell IG7 6BX, where business is being done every week ove er breakfast.

EFBG is not just another networking group. We e enjoy relaxed but structured meetings that provide an eff ffective e way of gaining quality new business. We want to open our doors to more business people who can benefit both themselves and ou ur members by getting and giving more business leaads.

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BE YOUR OWN BOSS

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raham Doubtfire, Tax Planning Director at Scrutton Bland explains what you need to know about becoming self-employed.

If you’ve just come home from a horrendous commute, the temptation to leave all that stress behind and set up your own business can be pretty strong. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that more and more people are leaving traditional employment in search of a better work and life balance; the number of self-employed people increased by 133,000 to 4.77 million between September and November 2016. Furthermore, a survey of 2,305 adults by the Scottish Widows’ Centre for the Modern Family found that 53% of self-employed workers who left their traditional jobs did so because they wanted more control and freedom over their working life.

INCREASED STRESS Although more people are choosing to become self-employed, at least one in five households face increased financial stress; 19% of those surveyed with a self-employed relative claimed that their family member has experienced more financial concerns since becoming their own boss.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ere are some simple things to help reduce your financial stress when running your own business: • Register your business with HMRC. is should be your top priority. You can register online or over the phone, and will need your National Insurance number, home and business details.

• Make payments on time. If you miss a deadline on your tax returns you’ll be penalised, and you will also need to make Class 2 National Insurance Contributions on time.

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• Keep records. Hold on to receipts, invoices and bank statements. Even better, invest in a reputable online accounting system (such as Scrutton Bland’s SBLive) which will help you manage your payments and cash flow.

• Understand the employment rules. Being self-employed means that you are responsible for hiring (and firing), and there are now requirements such as auto-enrolment which require you to provide your employees with access to a pension scheme.

• Secure financial backing. ere are plenty of costs you will incur, so think about funding from family or friends, grants from charities and trusts, or bank loans.

Your accountant can help to direct you to the best solution.

• Get support. ere are numerous sources of support for self-employed people, from local networking groups to government schemes. A trusted accountant, such as those at Scrutton Bland, will be able to help you through the legislation requirements for things like tax, insurance and accounts, and will save you time and money by dealing with your queries quickly and efficiently.

Scrutton Bland’s financial advisers provide independent advice and can guide you through the various options to find the best solution to fit your individual circumstances. n

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pring is finally springing up all around us and in the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, nature is rousing from its winter slumber.

As daylight extend each day and the clocks go forward once again, there is a natural tendency to get outdoors and connect with the countryside around us.

Epping Forest is the perfect place to find this connection, with plenty to look out for.

Spot some catkins, little clusters that hang from the bare branches of Forest trees and shrubs in spring.

Witness the ‘Mad March hares’ as they box as part of a courtship ritual. Copped Hall Park is a great place to see this extraordinary display.

Look out for the reptiles basking in the spring sunshine, recently emerged from hibernation. Take care not to disturb them however, adders have a venomous bite.

Rise early and experience a dawn chorus – you will be wowed by the explosion of birdsong in the woods.

Listen out for the ‘drumming’ of woodpeckers who announce their presence with ‘drum rolls’, pounding their beaks on hollow trunks and branches which amplify the sound. e theme of ‘new life’ is celebrated in Epping Forest with an ‘Extraordinary Eggs’ Season at e View, Epping Forest’s Visitor Centre on Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH. 1 0 MARCH 2017

ere will be a display of 62 traditionally decorated eggs from Romania, on loan from the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill, London, as part of its Object in Focus loan programme. Decorated eggs are part of vibrant traditions across much of Europe. e exhibition will take place from 25 March to 25 June at e View, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.

On 30 March, you can discover more about Romania’s beautiful and vibrant decorated egg tradition with a talk at 7pm at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge (Rangers Road, E4 7QH) - a free event, including a celebratory glass of Romanian wine (over 18s only).

After the talk, join in with an art workshop at 8.15 at e View. Create Easter eggs inspired by traditional European wax-resist designs. Two blown eggs and all materials are supplied. £15 per person.

If you would like to enjoy a guided walk through Epping Forest, there is a 6.6 mile walk meeting at eydon Bois Station on Sunday 5 March, 9am – 12.30pm. £3 per person. ere is also a deer walk on Sunday 12 March, 9.30am – 1.30pm.

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ood financial planning over many years is being credited with keeping Epping Forest District Council’s share of the Council Tax down for a record 7th year.

KEEPING COUNCIL TAX FROZEN e average payment of a Band D property to the District Council is set to remain at £148.77 until at least April 2018.

Rents for Council House tenants are also set to come down by 1% in line with national guidelines. e District has not increased its share of Council Tax since 2010.

PROTECTING SERVICES Finance Portfolio Holder Gagan Mohindra presented the 2017/18 budget to Cabinet on ursday 2 February.

Confirmation of the nil-increase is expected to follow at Full Council on 21 February 2017.

Epping Forest District Council has successfully managed to maintain low taxes and the protection of frontline services against a background of long term reductions in central government funding and public sector service cuts elsewhere.

Councillor Mohindra said: ”is hasn’t been achieved overnight. Even before the financial crisis of 2008, Epping Forest District Council was setting out our stall as an efficient low-tax council. As central government funding has reduced year on year, we set our sights on becoming financially independent.”

REMAINING AS EFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE e Council has managed the process through a combination of reduced costs and increased income.

Councillor Mohindra said: ”Over the years we have cut our costs dramatically. Our Revenue budget not many years ago was over £18million. at has been reduced to a little over £13million for next year.”

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”We have adapted and moved with the times. We have changed the way we work, making better use of technology wherever possible, changing our structures and streamlining our services to ensure we remain as lean and efficient as possible. at process is ongoing. We are now embarking on a more intensive transformation which may see much more use of flexible and home working, reductions in office space and more productivity.”

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP He continued: ”We have also embraced private sector partnerships wherever we believed it could deliver better services. Next month Places for People takes on the management of our Sports and Leisure Centres. We already had a good track record with our previous provider. is new contract will see not only reductions in the cost to the council but will also potentially see the development of a brand new leisure centre in Waltham Abbey and improvements to other facilities. is is against a backdrop of other councils cutting back and closing down their leisure offering.” ”And while our costs are coming down, we are increasing our income.

Chris Whitbread and Gagan Mohindra at Oakwood Hill Depot ©Epping Forest District Council.

Epping Forest District Council is one of the biggest land owners in our area. Our portfolio of shops, industrial estates, commercial units, car parks and North Weald Airfield brings in a significant rental income. is money is ploughed back into providing local services. at income is set to be boosted by as much as £2.7million per annum when Epping Forest Shopping Park opens later this year.”

BUCKING THE TREND Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council congratulated Cllr Gagan Mohindra and thanked the finance team for their hard work on another strong budget. n

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raeside School in Buckhurst Hill and Normanhurst School in North Chingford make up half of e Oak-Tree Group of Schools alongside Coopersale Hall in Epping and Oaklands in Loughton.

Already Headmistress at Normanhurst, Claire Osborn was appointed as Headmistress of both Normanhurst and Braeside in September last year. We talk to Claire about her role and the two schools are now working together.

Q: Tell us what is special about Braeside and Normanhurst.

A: Braeside and Normanhurst are two schools that share a similar ethos. ey both have community at their heart and aim to nurture and develop individuals academically and in their personal development. We are committed to providing an exciting, personalised and inspiring educational experience for pupils of all ages from 2½ to 16.

It is very special to have two schools able to collaborate together for the benefit of the pupils. e curriculum and planning is shared across the schools. Staff are able to work together to develop the learning and to enhance the pupils’ opportunities.

Pupils are benefitting from a broader range of educational opportunities from overseas trips to workshops, shared GCSEs and curriculum enhancement days. is is a real positive for pupils at both schools.

Q: What are the advantages of the schools sharing a Headmistress?

A: I have been the Headmistress at Normanhurst for nearly seven years. In that time the school has grown and its achievements and reputation are well recognised in the area. It is a happy, purposeful and aspirational community in which pupils achieve very well. e ethos we have built there is one that has benefitted pupils considerably and I am delighted to have the opportunity to share that with Braeside.

In sharing a headmistress the two schools are effectively sharing the same aims and vision. Our sense of purpose is united. I see great value in working in partnership because I see this enhancing the outcomes for our pupils. Some teaching staff are now shared and we have already begun to offer joint GCSE courses. We have been able to offer joint residential trips including a ski trip to the Alps and a trip to Seville in the autumn. We are running joint revision days and curriculum enrichment events like a recent Stone Age day and a writer in residence in March. is is all creating more opportunities for pupils and enhancing their personal development.

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Q: With two schools across 3 sites, you must be very busy! How do you fit it all in?

A: I am frequently asked that question! With the two school only five minutes apart it is very easy to move between the sites and I spend time every day at both schools. Each school individually is small: 165 at Braeside, 290 at Normanhurst. I take assemblies on all three sites every week, meet all prospective parents, spend time with pupils both individually and in groups and meet regularly with current parents.

I fit it all in by being organised, prioritising and being able to delegate to the excellent leadership teams in the schools.

My diary is certainly full and it is a busy job, but it is a job I very much enjoy and am deeply committed to. I think we have the opportunity to create something very exciting as Normanhurst and Braeside build a future together within the Oak-Tree Group. n

THE DETAILS

The Oak-Tree Group of Schools Braeside - Coopersale Hall - Normanhurst - Oaklands 020 8508 3109For more information visit www.oaktreeschools.co.uk

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As a family-run business, we understand the importance of getting things just right so you can enjoy the precious time you have together. We opened our high-street doors some 46 years ago and are proud to be one of the last high-street agents left in the area. Our specialist team, together with our preferred operators, strive to meet your requirements from start to finish to ensure a travel experience with memories to cherish. e school holidays are fast approaching and for Easter this year you’ll find Europe perfect for a spot of gentle sunshine, flowers in blossom and spring in the air.

Why not try Greece’s new Sani Dunes hotel at the Sani Resort – perfect for teenagers - or the ever-popular Canary Islands where the lack of time difference won’t upset little ones’ routines? Here e Ritz Carlton, Abama on Tenerife is a firm favourite with our clients.

If you’re prepared for a longer journey, Mauritius and Dubai have some fabulous family resorts to consider, with a great choice of activities including golf, tennis, watersports and of course shopping! e Indian Ocean is the destination of choice for Carol and Sabrina in our front office, who will be delighted to advise you with their first-hand knowledge of the resorts there.

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HOSPITALITY, HUNGARY, HORWATH AND BUDDHA WORDS: MICHELLE B. HARRIS

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y motto is Carpe Diem – Seize the Moment. When a client invited me to attend the Horwath HTL HOTCO Investment Conference in Budapest, it was a mere nanosecond’s contemplation before I enthusiastically agreed and was throwing bags and shoes into a suitcase.

Flying out within a few days, I went from the damp Essex weather to the icy and snowy climes of Budapest; it was freezing but inside the Kempinski Corvinus, it was luxuriant and the hospitality was warm. e event’s participants included 70 speakers and 350 delegates from 35 countries. Executives from all hospitality sectors were present with focus on opportunities within the region plus discussion regarding Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. e keynote speaker was Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor as his group (Al Habtoor) is a significant investor in the region. He owns the InterContinental Budapest, the Ritz-Carlton Budapest and two office buildings. He spoke positively and persuasively about Hungary and commented: “e return on investment is more lucrative in Hungary than other parts of Europe.” His presence certainly elevated the conference and aside his extreme wealth and position, he was humble and approachable.

Marius Gomola, Managing Director of Horwath HTL, Hungary and the conference organizer stated, “We were honoured to have the Chairman speak at our event. His positive words about market conditions in Hungary, as well as his investments, only serve to emphasize the recovery in the region and will give other investors the comfort to follow his lead.”

On the second day, five speakers from the guest nation Israel spoke about their domestic hospitality, technology and why Israeli hoteliers are also investing in central Europe. is event was extremely well attended and their presentation included an informative and sometimes light-hearted video

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summarising achievements and facts about Israel: Jerusalem was the first city in the world to be completely covered by WIFI. Israel invented the USB stick, the PILLCAM2 (a small camera which can be swallowed and facilitates images from inside the body) and the technology for WHATSAPP, MESSENGER and hands-free computers.

Amusing facts included that according to Travellers’ Digest, Tel Aviv is in the top 10 for the world’s most beautiful men and women.

Budapest is a wonderful city with a rich culture, architecture and history.

Yet despite my inclination to just potter about and sightsee whist taking a brief time-out from the conference, I noticed from the local map, that the famous Gerbeaud coffee house (Gerbeaud.hu) was just around the corner. As a chronic consumer of cakes I had to sample; the delicacies at Gerbeaud are probably the world’s finest. Past patrons have included Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Liszt, Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, Madonna and Brad Pitt.

Culture and culinary appetite was truly satisfied but there was one more cuisine temptation before my return to Heathrow: Buddha-Bar Budapest. For those who have ever frequented the restaurants (or even the hotels in Budapest and Prague), this was a sumptuous treat and experience that had to be savoured. In the presence of a large golden Buddha, my colleagues and I sat comfortably around a large round table and dined in an atmosphere of absolute elegance and unrivalled style. (Particularly recommend the chicken salad). en the slow, slippery walk along the snowy back streets to Kempinski and to reluctantly pack my bags for the following day’s flight.

What a trip. What an experience. Absolutely recommend Budapest. n

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independence. Here, they’re encouraged to trade their digital screens for exhilarating sports and to interact with the natural environment.

Parents can relax on the white sand beach while their youngsters take to the water in paddleboats where they’ll have the opportunity to snorkel and dive, participating in ecological research. The outdoors meets tech on a mountain biking adventure through the forests and wetlands of Sani Reserve, where guides teach the group to identify native bird species and turn their calls into mobile phone ringtones.

• Atlantis Travel has an 7-day family holiday at Sani Dunes that costs from £4,979 for a family of 4 including flights, accommodation, transfers and activities. www.atlantistravel.co.uk | 020 8501 0917

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s summer approaches, there are so many areas for potential day trips, walks and for relaxation. Or perhaps some shopping or a tasty meal at a popular restaurant. We are certainly spoiled for choice in our multitude of areas: Whether Epping Forest, Loughton and in South Woodford’s High Road, Chigwell’s Brook Parade or at the many scenic and pretty villages that surround Brentwood.

An exceptional area is eydon Bois; it is pretty, has its own exquisite charm and easily accessible from most of the areas covered by this magazine. A large residential village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district; a short drive from Epping (1.4 miles) and Loughton (less than 1 mile) access is a quick journey that gives enough distance from home but without being too far that it merits much thought or preparation. e drive is very pretty in the summer and a scenic ride in the winter, especially if the forest and lanes are covered with snow but hopefully, we’ve seen the last of that for now and can look forward to some spring scenery, flowers and fresh blossoms.

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centuries. As for the correct pronunciation… it’s ‘boys’ – not the French bois meaning trees. Although ironically given the name because of the village’s close proximity to the forest. eydon Bois is a very practical village and its shops offer all services and facilities needed for local residents. eydon Bois is usually a finalist in the RCCE Best Kept Village awards and is proud to be the winner of Best Kept Essex Village in both 2004 and 2007.

A few good local pubs and restaurants offering elegant cuisine are also featured in the village. So whether for a sumptuous meal or just a swift half down the local, everybody’s preference is accommodated. e high street has the familiar Tesco and there are other practicalities such as a bank, post office and pharmacy. e only downfall is the lack of street lights at night. It can be very dark but the eydon Bois’ites have continuously voted against any installation as they feel it would destroy the ambience and could incur an increase in council tax. n eydon Bois – A pretty village that is both relaxing and a joy to visit …

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MOTHER’S DAY -

Sunday, 26th March 2017 WORDS: MICHELLE B. HARRIS

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”

ELIZABETH STONE

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ll mothers look forward to Mother’s Day. Although most children show their appreciation throughout the year, Mothering Sunday (Mother’s Day) formalises the unbreakable bond in an international and united act of celebration. From child to adult, each relationship with a mother is special and the positive energy that ignites the home with love, comfort and security.

So where do you begin to say ‘ank You’ to somebody who has given so much in the name of motherhood and unconditional love. Probably the first step is some serious pampering…. Breakfast in bed. Mothers are normally the first one up in the morning, orchestrating the day’s events; thinking ahead for everybody else’s needs and keeping the wheels of the home machine, well-oiled, functional and efficient! On this special day, allow the mother to STOP Brekky in bed! Consider the technicalities necessary: croissants, jam, hot tea preferably in china cup, napkin and with a little thought and preparation, a small flower in a vase. Most supermarkets are open late, so if the task feels daunting the night before, help and supplies, are always available. ere is a lot to be said for ‘the thought’ but deliverance – is even better.

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”

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ere’s no better sound, (whilst you’re curled up in bed, warm, snug and very cosy) then the clink-clink promise of breakfast on a tray. Slow, careful footsteps, coming up the stairs, the slight rattle of a china teacup on the saucer. A pregnant pause outside the bedroom as tray is strategically balanced before that all important knuckles-double-knock.

Time to sit up comfortably… e whiff of cooked eggs and hot toast is now in close proximity…

Breakfast is served and hopefully with a smile and present too! n

“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”

HONORE DE BALZAC

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fields assembled mbled in marathon historryy Olympic champion ampion Jemima Sumgong mgong will defend her Virgin Money London Marathon rathon title against one of the strongest womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fields ever assembled bled for a major city marathon.

Double Olympic ympic gold medallists Helen Glover and Heather er Stanning spent six years ears taking on the world together ogether g â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now theyy are to race each other at the 2017 Virgin g Money London Marathon. The line-up also includes five-time Great British Olympian Jo Paveyy,, all three medallists from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year London Marathon, three of the top five finishers from the Rio Games and four previous London Marathon champions. Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele tops the list of world-class contenders for the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite race.

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BBC TV will be broadcasting live coverage and highlights on Sunday 23 April. There will also be live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London.

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The Wedding Fair ExCeL London

8 th and 9 th April 2017 With so many options and so much choice available to London brides, The Wedding Fair, ExCeL delivers the ‘best in class’ under one roof.

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f you’re recently engaged, it can be overwhelming to start the planning process for your big day. Where do you begin? Help is at hand. The Wedding Fair at ExCeL London, promises to be the best edition to date, where brides and grooms can try, buy, book and hire all that they need for their perfect day, from over 150 of the South East’s best wedding suppliers.

Visitors to the Fair will find everything from stunning dresses, groomswear, bridesmaids & mother of the bride attire, venues, décor, photography, jewellery, wedding transport, floral displays, honeymoons, entertainment and much more. With over 8,000 visitors attending the autumn show in September – this is the hot wedding ticket of the spring season!

Eight stylish Catwalk Shows take place throughout the weekend, bringing together the best boutiques and designers, with the latest collections from boutiques and brands such as Allure Bridals, Ruth Milliam, Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander, Natalia Misslin and AG Bridal to name a few. Brides

can then try on the designs they’ve seen on the catwalk, along with many others, at The Essential Bridalwear Collection, an unrivalled assortment of thousands of dresses for every style and budget, and with personal consultations from London’s best boutiques.

The Fair also boasts a stylish Prosecco Bar, craft tutorials at the DIY Creative Classes and an array of exquisite cakes on show at the Inspired Bakes Gallery.

Plus, Thomson’s travel gurus will be on-hand in the Thomson Wedding Travel Lounge providing advice for the ultimate destination wedding and honeymoon.

For brides and grooms looking for inspiration and creative ideas for their big day, whether they are dreaming of a traditional fairy-tale occasion or seeking a more cutting-edge affair, The Wedding Fair at ExCeL is a must-attend event. Whatever your budget, your style, your location – whatever your dream wedding – the Wedding Fair at ExCeL London has all you need to plan your perfect day.

THE DETAILS Tickets are available to book in advance at www.theweddingfairs.com/excel-london OPENING TIMES: Saturday 8 April 10am - 5pm Sunday 9 April 10am - 5pm

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Celebrating the newest and most exciting trends in modern cuisine and exciting street food, food, comes the Eat & Drink Festivval – brand NEW ffor Festiv or 2017.

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et to be an innovative and pioneering live experience, showcasing the best the countrryy has to offer in the world of food & drink. W With ith a bespok bespoke selection of celebrated street vendors and small, trend-setting producers, alongside some of the world's newest and favourite drink brands and crafftt beers, the new show is set to provide a utopia of flavour for visitors this yearr..

Eat & Drink Festival is an ideal day out for the foodie loverr,, the ones who just love to

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indulge, and the hungry shoppers. Featuring a se sel election of the countryy's top artisan ele producers duce cers ers and world-class chefs and nd mixologists, there here will be opportunities opport to learn new skills and tips for the kitchen, as well as the chance to purchase unique ingredients sure to add flair at mealtimes.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Top chefs including Theo Randall, Lawrence Keogh, Aldo Zilli, Phil Vicker Vickerry and Masterchef 2016 Winner Winner Jane Devonshire, will be cooking up a storm to educate and inform with style on The Foodie Lab. Foodie L Indulge in a selection of the world’s finest flavours, craffted ted by the countrry’s y’s most celebrated street food visionaries at The Great Eat.

Choose from a specially lly created menu made up of favourites from our renowned street vendors, delivered to you at The Chef's T Table. able.

A diverse selection of the highest quality produce will be availa able for sampling and shopping pp g at the Artisa an Producers Market.

Brush up on your kitchen chen skills with a selection of live demonstrations from top cookerryy schools at thee Cook’s Academy.

Academy Pay a visit to the homee of creative cocktails, distinctive wines and beers, spirits and the priceless insight of top p mixologists and bar managers at The Drinks nks Station.

Treat yourself and enter Treat er a foodie’s paradise paradise!

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HAPPY FAMILIES FAMILIES

AT CLARIDGE’S CLARIDGE S The magical experience of discovering London as a family starts here.

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ust as Marryy P Poppins danced through a chalk pavement drawing, or Harry ry P Potter melted into the wall at platform 9¾, or Edmund stepped through the back of a wardrobe or Alice through a looking-glass, so walking through the doors of Claridge’s opens up a world that will capture your children’s imagination forever.

At Claridge’s, in their experience it’s the small At details and surprises that children love best.

The cinema ticket in the room, an invitation to choose a movie from the library and kick back with a bucket of popcorn… Claridge’s tote bags of colouring books, stickers… a teddy bear in porter’s liverry… y… hot milk with a chocolate dipstick and marshmallows… a rocking-zebra.

Children who visit Claridge’s get to go on treasure hunts, eat from menus designed for them and can even meet the chef! And it’s all managed like clockwork so that parents can enjoy time off in one of London’s most impeccable luxurryy hotels.

Claridge’s can plan your adventures out too: take a picnic, snap a selfie with Peter Pan, feed the ducks, hop on a bus or the London Eye, shop t tweenie i fashion… f hi and d return t to t play l ‘challenge ‘ h ll the concierge’ and test your new-found knowledge of London.

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“Children who visit Claridge’s get to go on treasure hunts, u unts eatt from menus designed for o them and can even e meet the cheef!”

OFFER INCLUDES • Tw Two bedrooms to accommodate all tthe he family • Tradittional ional English bre breakfast for a family of up too four • Take your time with a 2pm late check-out* • ‘Happy Families’ classic card game • Up to two children eatt complimentary c y once onc per da dayy from our Children’s menu • We Welcome botttle le of champagne to toast your arrivval • Surrprise prise children’s treats • Selection of films to enjoy in your room or suite • Selection of ggames consoles on reque q stt ((inc includingg Nintendo Wii, subject to av availability) y) • Complimentary wifi throughoutt tthe he hotel *latee check-out ch ck-out subject subject to aavailability vailability Happy memories are made at Claridge’s – and so are happyy families. familie To book Happ pyy F Families online, visit www w.claridg .claridges.co.uk/luxurry-hot y-hotel-offfer fers/happ pyfamilies. If the offfer families fer is av availa ailab ble on yoour selecteed dates the rate shown will include your your addition addit nal rooom. Alternativ ivelly, call the t Reservat vations team on 020 7107 8862. www w.claridges.co.uk. .claridg Claridge’s, the Connaught, the Berkeley keleyy, Maybourne Hotel Grroup; oup; www w.maybour .maybourne.com

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ANDI WALKER AT THE RIVERSIDE INN

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he Blue group recently opened it's innovative pop up restaurant 'Upstairs and the riverside inn with masterchef semi finalist Andi Walker'

Each week a specially crafted 6 course tasting menu will be released to reflect the best local produce available that week.

Andi's food showcases his life and travels as a Chef, he will work alongside local suppliers to bring the freshest ingredients to the table, which will showcase a mix of classic and modern cooking techniques delivered elegantly in style, but

complex in flavour.

Blue Group owner Steve Andrews said ' We are really excited to be collaborating with such a talented chef, we are aiming to bring a whole new dimension and experience to Essex' Andi Walker at the Riverside Inn is a pop up restaurant running every ursday, Friday and Saturday for the whole of 2017 dinner only (open from 6.30pm) n

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Lord's has long been seen as the game's spiritual 'headquarters'. But its importance is not merely historical. In practice it remains, to this day, perhaps the most important single place in world cricket.

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ts owner, Marylebone Cricket Club, remains the guardian of both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket, and MCC sides (which play around 500 games a year) perform a key role in promoting cricket - in Britain and elsewhere.

In addition, Lord's is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as well as the European Cricket Council (ECC).

It is also the setting for the state-of-the-art MCC Cricket Academy, the unrivalled MCC Library and the worldfamous MCC Museum.

Above all, Lord's is the setting for some of the best cricket in the world .It hosts Investec Test matches and NatWest-sponsored one-day internationals plus most of Middlesex's home games, some historic fixtures (such as Oxford v Cambridge) and the village and club finals.

The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 fixture list is available to view on their website www.lords.org/fixtures/ fixturesand-tickets.

There is a Tour of Lord's where you will begin in the MCC Museum, home of the famous Ashes urn.

The museum brings the fascinating story of cricket

is to life. Paintings, photographs and artefacts, covering 400 years of cricket history, reveal the game's development from a rural pastime to a modern, increasingly international sport. The museum also boasts bats, balls and kit donated by great players like Mahela Jayawardene, Glenn McGrath, Rahul Dravid, Paul Collingwood and Shane Warne - as well as from past greats such as Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman.

Additional attractions at Lord's include the Tennis Court where Real Tennis, 'the game of kings' (famously enjoyed by King Henry VIII), is still played, and the MCC Cricket Academy - where many future Test and county stars hone their skills. Founded in the 1970s, it soon produced some of the world's finest cricketers, including Sir Ian Botham, Martin Crowe and Angus Fraser. Regular users include Middlesex players, MCC's Young Cricketers and international cricketers preparing to appear in major matches at Lord's.

Members of the public are welcome too. Facilities include a 19-yard run-up for bowlers, a variable speed bowling machine for batsmen, two-way simultaneous video recording equipment, a Supergrasse playing surface - especially for cricket, a bar & coffee shop for spectators (for tired players!) with coaching available throughout the year.

Lord's is also an ideal venue for meetings or conferences, exhibitions, wedding receptions, dinners, parties or any celebration.

From the Victorian elegance of the Pavilion to the striking lines of the J.P. Morgan Media Centre, Lord's offers a wide range of facilities that allow for flexibility and creativity. Its ideal location in the heart of London and stunning vistas of the hallowed turf make Lord's a unique and popular choice for any event.

THE DETAILS For more information about Lord's visit the website at www.lords.org

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Silent Pool Distillers coined the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;intricately realisedâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; to embody their core values â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be an artisan producer of high quality spirits. This philosophy is evident from the beautiful teal and copper filigree bottle design to the refreshingly individual gin inside and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thread that runs through the crafting not only of Silent Pool Gin, but all their products including: Navy-Strength and English Rose Gin, strawberry and blackberry seasonal gin cordials, English rye vodka and eau de vies as well as an innovative new range of Silent Pool Mist Liquid Garnishes.

It is exciting times for the company that has been bowled over by the meteoric rise in orders for its products, both domestically (Silent Pool Gin is now available in Waitrose, Majestic, M&S, Wine Rack and other fine retailers nationwide) and abroad. In order to meet rapidly growing demand, Silent Pool Distillers are expanding their current distillery, converting two adjacent barns into a home for their new 1,800 litre bespoke copper still.

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Or if you have a private party, special event or are part of a club whose members are gin lovers or just plain gin curious, why not consider booking a Silent Pool Gin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;At Your Eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Experience. Tell us your preferred venue, time and place and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll send along a trained Silent Pool Distillery professional who will detail our artisanal story including: the legend of the mythical Silent Pool from which we draw our water, how we make our multi-award winning gin from botanicals to bottle and how best to serve it. You will also partake in a tutored tasting of our spirits. There will also be an opportunity to buy from our product range. Prices start from ÂŁ100 plus travel expenses for a 90-minute session.

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Peruvian ‘nazzca’ quilting, rug knitting, and autumn leaf embroideries are Per layered with scribbled velvet, crosshatch tweed, and metallic fil coupé.

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JASPER CONRAN Familiar masculiine layers reimagined. Parka, Parka Crombie, Bomber omber and Mackintosh. Shearling, nylon, waxed cotton. Flufffyy knits, a shock of Scarlet and stripes. Mohairr and Barathea wool tailored in Olive, Brown, own, Maroon.

Drainpipes cut to sit s over a narrow shoe. Coloured to match h or clash in Fawn, F Chocolate, Forest aand Red. Everryy day piecess in colour. The vest, the skirt, the dress in leather. Purple, Mustard, Magenta, Apple. Cut straight, just showing the knee. ee. A slouch bag in colour. Orange, Yellow Yelllow w,, Blackcurrant.

Blackcur The pea coat pure in Cream Melton wool. Boxy T shirtss appliqued, printed, sequined. Graphic cuts, a knee length boot. Transparent Transparent aand Opaque. Red, White, Black.

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The artist’s influen nce is articulated through form, texture and craf c fted ted detail, as well as vivid prints referen ncing his designs from the archive at the H Henrryy Moore Foundation. Colou urs: White, black, nude, indigo, red. Fabrics: Tumbled Tumbled tropical gabardine,, Henrryy Moore print cotton, Po oplin shirting, Apron-stripe silk cotton, T Tweed weed and her herringbone wool, Engineered cable c knit, Sweatshirt jerseyy,, Soutache S and macramé lace, Natu ural shearling. A collection of 78 lim mited-edition couture capes was presenteed as part of the show’s finale. Inspired by the scale and form of Moore’s elementall sculptures, each unisex design was made using u unique constructions and referencing elemen nts from the Burberry ry archive.

SOPHIA WEBSTER R AW17 Sophia W AW17 Webster ebster introduces this season’s muse: Th The he Ice Queen. Akin to Elsa, the influen ntial and iconic heroine of the animation Frozen, F she is selff-assured, -assured, indep independent pendent and fearless. Opalescent baroquee embossed fabrics and d plush l h velvet l tw with ith cryystal t l tiara ti detailing d t ili are symbolic b li off h her monarchical hi l status, whilst spikkyy, y, crrystal ystal encrusted straps and chunkkyy platform platfor snow boots allude to her tenaccious nature. These elements, alongside the glacial colour palette of arctic wh hite, pastel glitters and ice blue suede, unite to reflect the Queen’s regal but frosty f persona. Distinctive and iconic speech bubble clutch

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bags are reworked for this season to include "Melt Me", “Icee Ice Baby” Baby and “Cooler Cooler than Cool Cool””, whilst the slogan “Hot like Fire/Cold Likke Ice”, emblazons iridescent thigh high, gh, light-up boots and echo the audacious us voice and unpredictable nature ure of Sophia's Ice Queens. Arctic yet opulent ulent faux fur coats, tulle gowns and imperial mperial crowns are accompanied by flushed ed cheeks and wet, glossy lashes.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

“HAPPY CABBY” WORDS BY JENNIFER SPENCER

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ondon black cabby turned TV presenter Mason McQueen, left a ‘happy chappy’ after his treatment at Smile Design by Ash.

“They say your eyes are the window to your soul, so if that is so, then your mouth is your front door”

At the age of 48, Mason’s main goal was to be free of lingering dental problems, and have a great long lasting smile. So that is what we gave him!

“It is going to be a long journey Mason, but we will get you there.”

Mason’s previous journey on television is definitely something to mention.

Firstly on ‘Toughest Place To Be A Taxi Driver’, where Mason’s TV career began.

To follow was ‘Cabby Abroad’, and then onto ‘Terry & Mason’s Great Food Trip’ starring the great, and sadly missed Sir Terry Wogan.

After a dental implant placement and some general restorative work, Mason’s treatment was finally complete.

“Exceptional practice.” Ash has a great team around him, always friendly, I felt so comfortable and relaxed.”

Mason has been such a pleasure to treat throughout his journey with us.

He said to me, “ey say your eyes are the window to your soul, so if that is so, then your mouth is your front door”. en with a huge cheeky grin he said, “Now I can say mine is also welcoming and inviting.”

“I am finally happy with the end result.”

Each smile we create is selectively and uniquely designed for each and every person we treat.

“Ash is a perfectionist, and I admire his encouragement and passion to create beautiful smiles.

We need more of him in the world.”

IF YOU FEEL YOU WANT TO EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU TO IMPROVE YOUR SMILE,THEN PLEASE CALL US NOW ON 020 81082469 FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. n

CHERYL TONKINSON, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

HELPING TO CREATE THE PERFECT PATIENT EXPERIENCE

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

BE IN MODE AND SUPPORT ST CLARE HOSPICE

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omething very special is happening at MODE beauty therapy in Loughton and we want to share our plans with you. MODE is taking up the £50 Challenge set by St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood which provides free, compassionate care and support to adults with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers, benefitting thousands of people across West Essex. e £50 Challenge is a charity fundraising initiative that encourages businesses to grow a £50 investment over a three-month period starting on Monday 3rd April and running until 30th June.

MODE is bidding to become the best local business by raising the most money and YOU can help! Every time you visit MODE during the challenge you can • make a donation on top of your bill which will be added to the Challenge Fund • guess how many testers are in the jar • buy tickets for a raffle • cake sale • themed fancy dress day • flip flops after having a pedicure • some of the girls will be going to a local retirement home to do manicures on the residents plus a raffle Karen Montagnino, who started MODE 24 years ago said “At MODE we are like a family and have been keen charity supporters over the years. We are pleased to support St Clare Hospice because we know the great work that goes on there. We all know someone who has received their specialist care and just how important that support is for families.” e services provided by St Clare Hospice are free of charge to those who need their care, however it costs over £4million a year to run. With limited NHS funding it means the Hospice needs to fundraise to find the majority of this amount each year through donations and other voluntary sources.

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is is where the £50 Challenge comes in as it is hoped to raise significant income from local companies who put their money-making skills to the test by signing up for the popular fundraising investment initiative.

St Clare Hospice’s Corporate Partnerships Manager, Amy Jacobs, who is co-ordinating the 12-week challenge said “We are delighted that MODE has chosen to participate in St Clare’s £50 Challenge. As a local health and beauty business, it is fantastic to see their passion and commitment for their local Hospice. Everyone at St Clare looks forward to working closely with MODE and seeing their results. We hope MODE’s participation encourages other high street businesses in Loughton to test their entrepreneurial skills as the £50 Challenge is open to all – big or small.” Other businesses can sign up too just contact Amy on amy.jacobs@stclarehospice.org.uk

AND DON’T FORGET MOTHER’S DAY What better way to say I Love You Mum than to give her a voucher for MODE where she can enjoy the delights of a range of treatments and products. ere’s no better way to let Mum know that she is cherished and she will love the choices on offer. n

THE DETAILS

Call for more information or appointments 020 8508 4295 - 020 8508 2060 Caxton House, Old Station Road, Loughton IG10 4PE www.modebeauty.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SKIN DEEP ISSUES WITH FRANCES FURLONG

PART 1 - SCARS

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eople with skin problems are at high risk of developing psychological problems and they can linger even after the skin gets better. Skin disorders rarely kill people, but they have a huge impact on all aspects of an individual's life. Major depression can occur as a result of chronic skin conditions, with suicidal thoughts as another consequence.

Skin problems that affect our faces or visible scars are often more problematic, whilst some would argue that trying to improve your appearance, skin disorder or scarring is vain.

You need to take into account that body image accounts for one quarter to a third of a person's self esteem, and self esteem is a major influence on overall psychological health. erefore ones appearance has a huge impact on psychogical health. ree part series on skin issues Part 1.

Scars, Part 2. Rosacea and Part 3 Acne.

SCARS A scar is a mark that is left on the skin after a wound or an injury to the surface of the skin has healed. ey are very common and most people have at least one on their body and are part of the natural healing process.

HOW DO SCARS FORM? When the skin is wounded and there is a break in the body’s tissues, the body produces more of a protein called collagen, as part of the healing process. Collagen builds up where the tissue has been damaged, helping to heal and strengthen the wound.

For a period of about three months or longer, new collagen continues to form and blood supply increases, causing the scar to become raised, lumpy and red. Some collagen then breaks down at the site of the wound, the blood supply reduces and the scar gradually becomes smoother, softer and paler.

TYPES OF SCARS AND POSSIBLE TREATMENTS 1 Flat, pale scars - these are the most common type of scar and are due to the body's natural healing process.

Initially, they may be red or dark and raised after the wound has healed, but will become paler and flatter naturally over time. is can take up to two years.

Some laser and Intense Pulsed Light treatments can help reduce the redness and improve the healing.

2 Hypertrophic scars - red, raised scars that form along a wound and can remain this way for a number of years.

Again laser, Intense Pulsed Light, derma pen treatments can help lessen the appearance, keeping the scar moist also helps.

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3 Keloid scars - these are caused by an excess of scar tissue produced at the site of the wound, where the scar grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound, even after it has healed.

Derma pen treatments can really help, also keloid scar gels available on prescription.

4 Pitted (atrophic or "ice-pick") scars - these have a sunken appearance.

Good results with dermal filler, derma pen, chemical peeling and certain types of lasers.

5 Contracture scars - these are caused by the skin shrinking and tightening, usually after a burn, which can restrict movement.

Specialist gel bandages and in recent years hydrating dermal filler droplets to soften the skin can really help.

Photo A scarring following traumatic injury as a child, scar is 12 years old and causes psychological distress to the client

Photo B a single treatment of dermal filler has been administered, client also using daily vitamin C as a natural skin lighter to help discolouration to skin tone.

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

DR ASH PARMAR

Feel Good DENTISTRY

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esearch has shown that people who smile will be more attracted to the opposite sex, as well as be more successful in their career. Two important reasons straight away to consider having a healthy, beautiful smile! So, what stops people going to a cosmetic dentist and doing something about their smile (which they are not happy with)? ese are my top 5 reasons: 1. Embarrassment: many people are embarrassed with their discolored, or crooked teeth. Other people have gaps or missing teeth.

2. Nervous: research shows that 3 out of 4 adults are anxious of visiting the dentist.

3. How will I look? Many people worry about how they will look at the end of the process.

4. Painful treatment: Some people may have had a bad experience in the past and are concerned about painful treatment.

5. Cost: the financial investment involved achieving straight, whiter teeth may be a concern for some people.

At Smile Design

By Ash, we help BEFORE TREATMENT with all the above.

We ensure our patients feel relaxed and in control at all times. ey never need to feel embarrassed, as we are very supportive and understanding about their dental journey with us. If someone is nervous, we have the best ways to make them feel calm, so that they can confidently have treatment done, without worrying.

AFTER TREATMENT

We also use “mock ups” to show people how their smile will look before they have any cosmetic work. is complimentary service is amazing as you can appreciate how your face will change with a new smile. We also offer interest free financing over two years to make cosmetic dentistry affordable. n

THE DETAILS

Smile Design By Ash Contact our practice on 020 81082469 Visit www.smiledesignbyash.co.uk for more information SMILEDESIGNBYASH

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION WORTH £125 Digital photographs Large X-ray Advice on any dental health or cosmetic concerns Contact us on 020 81082469 5 0 MARCH 2017

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Award winner Frances Furlong Rgn Bsc hons Inp. offers a wide range of treatments for Men and Women

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As a professional beauty therapist, looking good is important. After losing four stone in weight I found that my face looked somewhat gaunt, tired and dull. I was introduced to Frances in 2013 at De Ja Vu in Chingford. At my consultation I voiced my concerns and Frances devised a treatment plan accordingly which included volumising fillers, lip enhancement and muscle relaxing injections.

Looking healthy and natural is of the utmost importance to me and Frances has exceeded my expectations. I am absolutely thrilled with the results, thank you so much Frances for always making me feel and look great!

A.G. London

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For enquiries and information on treatments call Michelle 07508 404862 or email info@perfect-skin.co.uk www.perfect-skin.co.uk PERFECT SKIN CLINICS

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Yo Y our smile can change c everything Y Yo our confid dence, Y Yo our outlook, Yo Your liiffee. And with Invisalign, achievving the smile you alwaays ys dr dreaamed of doesn’t hav ave to be a biig deal. In fact, it barely has to im mpact your day-t ay-to-day liffee at a alll.

Inv nvisalign straighten your teeth using a series oof nearly invisible removaable aligners that are custom invisible, custom-m m made specifically for your teeth. A fo As you replace each aligner everry two weeks, your teeth will move m - little by little, week by week, w gradually moving towardss the projected final position.

Comffoortable, cleear and removable - Invisalign transffoorms your smile withoout disrupting your liffee. Something that over 4 million people worldwide w have already discoveered.

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Straiggghteningg one’’s teeth has never been simpler p or mo ore discreet. However, many people p believe ve it is to oo late to correct their tooth alignment a when they reach r adulthood; they believe the time to wear fixed, visible braces are the teenagee years and that orthodontics may ay limit limi what yo you can eat, affe ffect your speech, what instrument you u play ay, hinder hin your ability to eff effeectively clean your teeth and impinge yo i on your lifffee in sso maany other waays. ys ys.

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That thee Invisalign system treats a wid de range of orthodontic cases is all the more remarkable when n you consider that these aliigners are virtually invisible. U Unlike traditional fixed orthodo ontic treatments where metal or ceramic ‘brackets kets’ are cemented to the surface of the teeth and wires run between n them, the Invisalign system w works by repositioning teeth h dis discretely, ly, li little l by b li little, l using i a series i off custom-made d transparrent plastic ‘aligners’.

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• Once yyou and our Invisalign Provid der have approved the treatm ment plan, the aligners are custtom-made to fit your teeth. The number of aligners variess ffo or each person.

• Yo You weear your aligners about 20 to 22 2 hours every day, y, exceptt to eat, eat brush, brush and floss, floss or fo for a specific occasion. occasion • Every two weeks, you switch to a neew set of aligners. The aligners will gradually move ve yyour teeeth towards their final prescribed position.

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They are changed in i two weekly increments to an aligner of a slightly diff ffer erent shape and size, moving the teeeth little by little towards their final desired position.

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Extremely rare Leighton bronze in Bonhams

New Important Design Sale

Wednesday 5th April 2017, New Bond Street,W1 AN ATHLETE STRUGGLING WITH A PYTHON FREDERIC LEIGHTON ESTIMATE £50,000-£80,000

An Athlete struggling with a Python, an important and striking bronze statue by Frederic Leighton, is one of the leading pieces to be offered in Bonhams inaugural Important Design Sale in London on Wednesday 5 April. It is estimated at £50,000-£80,000.

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his very rare piece by the pioneer of the late 19th century British sculpture movement known as New Sculpture, is a bronze reduction of the full scale work dated 1877 and now in Tate Britain in London. It was considered at the time to mark a renaissance in British sculpture.

Smaller versions of well-known sculptures were often commissioned by wealthy patrons as status symbols but, in the words of the Head of Bonhams Works of Art and Sculpture, Michael Lake, “This is an extremely rare reduction. In all my years of looking at Leighton’s works I have never seen another.” The sculpture was acquired at a Country House auction in 1934 for fifty-seven shillings and 17pence (just under £3 in today’s currency) and has been in the possession of a family in Cheshire ever since.

OTHER PIECES IN THE SALE INCLUDE The Starfish Dancer, one of the most sought-after bronze statues by the renowned Art Deco master sculptor, Demetre Chiparus. It is estimated at £100,000£150,000.

A London gold Freedom Box (£30,000-£50,000) presented to the Italian general and politician Giuseppe Garibaldi when he was awarded the Freedom of the City during his triumphant visit to London in 1864. Garibaldi was a key figure in the

Risorgimento, the unification movement which created the modern Italian state, and was regarded throughout Europe as a hero. Despite his reputation as a radical, he was admired by all sections of British society, including members of the royal family.

A rare mid-19th century Italian oval micro-mosaic floral still life panel from the Vatican Workshops, (£30,000£50,000) Important Design is curated by Bonhams UK Head of Decorative Arts, Mark Wilkinson, who explained the thinking behind the new concept. “Important Design brings together in one sale more than 500 years of excellence in furniture and the decorative arts. Modern collectors and interior designers want to mix styles, makers and periods.

By offering a carefully curated selection of objects, we aim to satisfy this growing demand, and to attract buyers who may not necessarily be collectors of a specific genre but are interested in purchasing a unique piece.”

THE DETAILS For more information about Bonhams Important Design Sale 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR Telephone 020 7447 7447 www.bonhams.com

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PLANNING THE PERFECT POOL Enhancing your home with a swimming pool is a rewarding process but for many, it can also be a daunting task as it is unlike many other building projects.

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important as it allows you to make sure all of the leisure facilities and features that will suit your home, family and lifestyle are included in the design.

Mrs Singh chose Origin to build her pool house and had a clear vision of how it should look: “I really wanted the build to complement the house exterior and I was keen to bring the outdoors in. We also wanted extra features to be incorporated into the design, like an outside seating area.

“It was great working with Origin, I felt like my voice was heard throughout the whole process and we really worked in partnership to create my vision.”

The final part of any consultation stage is to show you visuals of the project. This is an exciting meeting as you will see your ideas come to life whilst making decisions about finishing touches and any additional extra features.

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PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE PERFECT POOL Planning permission can take up to eight weeks to be approved, so it’s important to get it right first time. Having an expert on your side will avoid your application being denied and can significantly speed up the process.

Swimming pools that normally require planning permission or Building Regulations consent include: Indoor swimming pools where the design doesn’t meet Permitted Development criteria All swimming pools on listed premises Properties in conservation areas At Origin, we handle the whole swimming pool installation process from design to completion, so our experienced architects are happy to handle this stage of the build for you.

Ian Scott, an Origin client, had to seek planning permission for his pool house: “The project was delayed during the planning phase because the local council wanted to carry out an independent assessment on the impact to the trees in the garden.

In truth, I wasn’t really affected by this because Origin handled it all. They called a tree specialist and promptly had the garden evaluated. Thankfully, the project wasn’t going to have a major impact and the plans were approved.”

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DESIGNING YOUR POOL All indoor swimming pools must be built in accordance with British Building Regulations, and special attention needs to be taken with the design of the vapour barrier, dehumidification and materials specification. You don’t need to worry about this stage too much as the architects and technical designers will specify on how this is achieved in your project.

Origin is also on hand to discuss energy efficiency

such as solar panels, air source, heat pumps, variable speed pumps and pool covers.

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ON HAND AT EVERY STAGE During the build, your project manager should conduct regular meetings to update you on progress. This gives you the opportunity to see all of the exciting developments taking place, ask those burning questions and make choices on the finer details, such as tiles and lighting.

Hiring separate companies for each element of the build can be stressful, adding complications and unnecessary cost, as it means juggling communication and coordination with different organisations. At Origin, we will take care of every element of the design and build of your pool. This includes liaising with all external parties including local authority, Building Control and utilities companies, to ensure the swimming pool installation runs without a hitch and stays on schedule.

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It could be argued that we're all artists, snapping away with our mobiles and generally enjoying a more visual world, but all too often our 'work' ends up unseen.

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hotographs of family, friends and holidays are commonly left lingering on laptops and phones, instead of being out on display. What could be easier than dressing your walls with personal photos and artwork for an instant injection of personality?

Traditionally, the walls of ancestral homes were hung with elaborate paintings of family members, and now, the modern, affordable equivalent is photographic family portraits.

There are lots of ways to display photographic wall art. Individual shots can be blown up into high-impact images and displayed as a focal point. Another successful approach is for each family member to be shot separately rather than as a group - which captures the perso nality of the various individuals, then each can be framed and the prints grouped together on a wall. Create a gallery in a hallway or corridor - use matching frames in the same size and hang them in rows to draw your eye along the space.

The great thing about adding art to your home is that it can be done on practically any budget.

Whether it's investing in a painted piece of furniture or framing

old postcards or vintage prints, creating a cool, cohesive look is simple, effective and a great way to bring a home to life.

Wall murals, once so naff, have won back their style credentials.

There is a huge range online of foreign landscapes, feature shots and famous views from the Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, opt for a gentle, bucolic effect with a watercolour landscape. Kicking convention out the window and displaying images you really love will result in walls that speak volumes about your taste and way of life.

A vibrant or quirky piece of artwork adds a splash of personality in an instant. If hanging prints isn't quite your thing, consider utilising shelving space and carefully display framed artwork on it, or simply put prints on the floor and lean against a wall. For an inexpensive, imaginative touch, use your children's artwork - the more abstract and playful the pictures, the more striking the display will be.

Don't be afraid to put a larger picture next to a smaller one, but perhaps balance it by having two or three small pictures taking up the same space as the larger one. A series of different sized pieces can look striking when carefully spaced and hung at the same mid-point, but allow each one enough room to breathe. Don't be tempted to hang paintings or prints too close together."

Art now comes in all shapes, styles and sizes, giving the opportunity to use your creative flair and illustrate your interests and personality in your own home.

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10 -16 April 2017

Helping new gardeners to grow National Gardening Week was launched six years ago by the RHS and since then has grown into the country’s biggest celebration of gardening. Thousands of people, gardens, charities, retailers, culture and heritage organisations and groups get involved and you can too!

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his year’s National Gardening Week will focus on ways to inspire home gardeners to gain new green skills, as well as gain the many health benefits of growing plants and being active outdoors. The aim of National Gardening Week is to raise awareness of the diversity, richness and cultural value of the UK’s gardens, and to inspire new visitors to experience and enjoy them.

Events and activities are being run up and

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The RHS encourages organisations across Britain to hold their own events - from spring walks to gardening workshops. There are plenty of things you can do yourself or with your family to get into the spirit of National Gardening Week, from growing tomatoes on your windowsill to sprucing up your driveway. Get a few people together to transform or clean-up an unused or neglected space in your area (with permission of course!) If you have a garden or outdoor space, hold a garden party and invite your friends and neighbours!

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he Country Living Spring Fair champions craf afftspeople tspeople and small businesses, entrepreneurs and inspirational start-ups. star Carefully curated, this delightful event celebrates quality lity and creativity with furnishings and fabrics, beautiful ceramics, mics, fashion and home accessories and more, all designed to inspire vissitors for the warm days of spring and summer ahead. Experts in sewing, floristry, fl y, homemaking skills k ll and d crafffting ting offer ff new ideas, d hands-on h d sessions and d lifestyle l f l tips for f the h home and the garden.

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NA ATURE AND NURTURE The chance to feed some lambs is perennially popular, and hand-reared orphans will be waiting to be bottle-fed by enthusiastic visitors. With With more space at Alexandra Palace, the garden feature will be bigger and even more beautiful – the perfect setting for a series of talks and demos on everrything ything from bee keeping to floristrryy and rrunning your own business.

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Make an entrance

How to create a welcoming hallway

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ntrance ways tend to be dark and narrow but painting them white isn’t necessarily the best option. “Hallways, especially busy family ones, can take a lot of wear of tear and white be very unforgiving, as well as cold, so a better option, is to choose a light, bright colour in a warm tone.

Choose a colour that is a shade or two lighter than the main room the hallway leads to, and it will help create continuity between the two spaces. As this room is primarily a walk-through, you can afford to make a strong design statement and be bold with colour and pattern.

Patterned wallpaper with a slight shine will help reflect the light, while vertical stripes can create the illusion of height. If you’re concerned about knocks and scratches, a practical option is to have painted wood panelling on the bottom of the wall, with statement wallpaper above.

FEATURE FLOORING Flooring in a hallway needs to be durable but choose wisely and you can create impact while being practical too. If you have a particularly long and narrow hallway, a chequerboard effect on the floor will create the impression of width - the wider the tiles, the wider it will look.

Hallway runners are a great way to inject colour, while colourful striped carpet will instantly enliven a stairway. If you have bare wooden stairs, consider painting each step a different shade of the same colour or have fun with stencils to create patterns or words.

LET THE LIGHT IN Hallways can often be dark, so getting the lighting right is essential.

If you have a high ceiling, a large pendant light will

act as a beautiful centrepiece and be the first thing that people see when they enter your home. If the ceiling is low, pendant lights will have the effect of making the room feel smaller, so wall lights are the better option.

Mirrors are a good way to reflect natural light and give the illusion of more space. A large mirror placed at the end of a hallway instantly provides depth, making a hallway feel larger.

STORAGE SOLUTIONS Hallways can easily become cluttered so finding a space for coats, keys and shoes is a must. A wooden bench with storage If you have room, offers storage as well as a useful seating area. The more floor space you can see, the larger your hallway will seem and there are lots of great wall-hung cupboards available.

MAKE A FEATURE Hallways may be small but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a stunning focal point. A narrow console table with a pair of lamps and mirror above makes a pretty focal point - while a vase of fresh flowers or a scented cinnamon candle will create an inviting aroma. A group of family portraits is another great way to add interest and personalise the space. Generally, it’s best to hang fewer, larger pictures as opposed to several smaller ones, as it can make the space seem more confined and cluttered. With a little imagination and the right colours, storage and lighting, you can create an inviting entrance you’ll love coming home to and will want to show off.

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CLARENCE GATE, REPTON PARK £2,750,000

Available through John Thoma Tel: 020 8340 8833 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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Launching 4th March Contemporary 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses in leafy Clayhall, IG5.

• Designed and built to high quality and specification • Different sizes and alternative layouts mean a choice that ticks all the boxes • Code Level 4 for Sustainable Homes • Commuting is easy with Stratford and Canary Wharf under 35 minutes away • Surrounded by the popular towns of Barkingside, Chigwell and Woodford

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Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 £6,250,000

High Road, Chigwell, IG7 £5,000,000

NINE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • Plot size approximately 1.9 acres • Amazing potential to develop stpp • Two large family homes, an annexe & an office • Close to sought after schools & amenities

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • An extravagant gated family home • Set in over three acres of stunning grounds • Huge reception hall & library • Outdoor swimming pool & pool house

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • Amazing six double bedroom detached home • Huge property over 7,800 sq ft • Picturesque golf course views • Heated swimming pool & large garden

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • Large victorian family home • Over 4,000 sq ft of charm & character • Gated within landscaped grounds • Five reception rooms

Larkmead Hall, Theydon Bois, CM16 £4,500,000

Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 £3,199,995

• Beautifully designed & finished throughout • Indoor pool pool & steam / shower room • Stunning golf course views • Over 11,000 sq ft of pure luxury

High Road, Chigwell, IG7 £3,250,000

• Huge lounge, dining room & family room • Indoor pool / gym / jacuzzi / sauna complex • Beautifully presented throughout • Completely chain free property

Clarence Gate, Repton Park, IG8 £2,750,000

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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Lingmere Close, Chigwell, IG7 £2,295,000

Manor Road, Chigwell, IG7 £2,200,000

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • Peaceful chigwell village location • Beautifully presented throughout • Six double bedrooms with en-suites • Completely chain free property

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • Stunning detached family home • Seven double bedrooms • En-suites to three bedrooms • Set within acres of stunning grounds

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

FOUR BEDROOM END OF TERRACE HOUSE • Beautifully presented throughout • Bespoke fitted kitchen / dining room • Short walk to chigwell station • Completely chain-free

FIVE BEDROOM LINK DETACHED HOUSE • Beautiful five bedroom grade ii listed home • Huge rear garden 175' x 76' • Excellent potential to develop stpp • Completely chain-free

Clarence Gate, Repton Park, IG8 £1,999,995

Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 £1,000,000-£1,095,000

• Panoramic chigwell golf course views • Indoor swimming pool & gym • Excellent potential to develop stpp • Completely chain-free

Ernest Road, Emerson Park, RM11 POA

• Huge potential to develop or re-build s.t.p.p • Lounge / dining room in excess of 37' • Four/five double bedrooms • Rear garden in excess of 200'

Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 £974,995

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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ÂŁ335,000

Woodford Green

Woodford Green, one bedroom first floor apartment. The property benefits from double glazing, balcony, security entry phone system, allocated parking space and communal gardens. The contemporary fitted kitchen is open plan to a good size lounge plus a hallway giving access to Master bedroom and bathroom. The property is situated close to Woodford Green Underground Station and Woodford Green offers good amenities include shops and restaurant's. Areas of local interest include the Roding Valley Nature Reserve. This would make an ideal first purchase.

ÂŁ650,000

Woodford Green

Situated in Oak Hill Crescent, Woodford Green is this well presented four bedroom end of terrace family home. The accommodation comprises of a Slounge which leads on to an open plan luxury fitted kitchen with dining space, you also have a benefit of a separate utility area. To the first floor you have three bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the second floor is a loft conversion which provides the fourth bedroom with a luxury en-suite. There is a block paved driveway providing ample off street parking and a bike storage facility accessed via garage style doors.

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ÂŁ625,000

Woodford Green

Situated in Oak Hill Gardens, Woodford Green is this extended three bedroom family home. The property offers well presented accommodation throughout that includes a generous lounge, an extended luxury kitchen / diner and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor holds three well proportioned bedrooms with a staircase giving access to the loft area and a contemporary family bathroom. There are well maintained front and landscaped rear gardens with access for off street parking to the rear of the property. Being ideally placed for Local amenities.

ÂŁ949,995

Buckhurst Hill

Located on Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill is this stunning four bedroom, two bathroom period family home with attached garage. Holding onto a Lwealth of original features this light and spacious property offers contemporary accommodation that includes an impressive entrance hall, two generous receptions, a large kitchen /diner and dry cellar. The first and second floors hold four double bedrooms with an en-suite to the master and a four piece family bathroom. There is a large, well tended rear garden and a substantial driveway giving off street parking for a number of vehicles.

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South Woodford

• One bedroom apartment • Purpose built • Garage en bloc

Guide price £319,995 Share of freehold

Call: 020 8530 3333

South Woodford

• Three bedroom Victorian conversion • Detached residence • Modern fitted kitchen

Call: 020 8530 3333

Wanstead

• Heart of Wanstead • 2 Double Bedrooms • Ground Floor Flat

Call: 020 8989 0011

Wanstead

• Share of Freehold • Close to Station • Immaculate Condition

Call: 020 8989 0011

• No onward chain • Close to south woodford station

£545,000 L/H

• Luxury bathroom • Many original features • Own section of rear garden

OIEO £450,000 L/H

• Fully Modernised • Direct Access to its own rear garden.

• Long Lease

OIEO £365,000 SOFH

• Victorian conversion • Parking space

South Woodford

• 3 double bedroom penthouse Apartment • Open plan contemporary living/kitchen area • En suite to master

Call: 020 8530 3333

Woodford

• 4 bedroom semi detached family home • 3 receptions • Family bathroom & shower room

Call: 020 8530 3333

Wanstead

• Large corner 5 bedroom detached • Beautifully finished from top to bottom • Fantastic location, prestigious turning

Call: 020 8989 0011

Wanstead

• 2 double bedrooms • Ground floor • Beautifully presented

Call: 020 8989 0011

£550,000 L/H

• Large entrance hall • Two underground parking spaces • Gated development

£819,995 F/H

• Bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room • South west facing garden • Off street parking

OIEO £1,150,000 F/H

• Off street parking for a number of cars • Walking distance to the station • 2 en-suite bathrooms

OIEO £485,000 L/H

• Off street parking • Own garden area • Walking distance to station.

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High Beech Road Loughton • Two/Three bedroom town house • Double driveway • 50ft rear garden

Call: 0208 508 5888

Hilltop Loughton • Five bedroom • Semi detached house • Family home

Call: 0208 508 5888

Buckhurst Hill • Three bedrooms • Chalet style • Semi - detached

Call: 020 8504 2222

Buckhurst Hill

• Premier road, Detached • Five bedrooms • Two reception rooms

Call: 020 8504 2222

OIEO £575,000

• Chain Free • Integral garage • Double glazing /Gas C/H

• Sought after road • Shower room & bathroom • Large kitchen

Verderers Road Loughton • Semi detached • Three bedrooms • Driveway

Call: 0208 508 5888

£800,000

£749,995 freehold

• Gas central heating • Off street parking • Large garden

£1,300,000 FH

• Kitchen, Bathroom • Off street parking, Garage, Garden • Needs modernisation

Orchard Gardens Loughton

• Three bedroom • Middle terrace house • Additional loft room

Call: 0208 508 5888

Theydon Bois

• Detached Four bedrooms • Dressing area and en-suite • Stunning new kitchen

Call: 020 8504 2222

Buckhurst Hill

• Immaculate Detached House • Five Bedrooms, • Three En Suites, Family Bathroom

Call: 020 8504 2222

• Large rear garden • Extended kitchen • Conservatory

£430,000

£450,000

• Off street parking for two cars • Good school catchments • Good sized garden

£850,000 freehold

• New bathrooms • Immaculate decor • Double glazing

£1,250,000 FH

• Kitchen Diner,Two Receptions • Double Glazing, Central Heating • Integral Garage, Carriage Drive

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Lettings Ilford Ilford

Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill

Woodford Green Woodford Green

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.

Luxury one double bedroom top floor, furnished apartment located in a sought after area in Buckhurst Hill, close to local shops, travel, amenities and woodland areas. This property benefits from security entry, wooden flooring throughout, large lounge.

Newly modernised two double bedroom top floor flat situated on Snakes lane West within minutes walk of Woodfords Central Line, local shops, restaurants and travel. This well presented property benefits from many features, such as two bedrooms.

Newly refurbished two double bedroom ground floor purpose built flat located close to Woodford central line.

This property benefits from brand new fitted kitchen with appliances, new modern bathroom with shower, large reception& outside storage.

£1,100 pcm

£1,200 pcm

£1,350 pcm

£850 pcm

South Woodford South Woodford

Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill

Woodford Green Woodford Green

Chigwell Chigwell

Luxury two double bedroom apartment located in the heart of South Woodford, close to shops, amenities and just minutes from South Woodfords Central Line Underground Station. This property is beautifully presented.

Luxury, two double bedroom, first floor apartment, located in a secure gated development just minutes away from Buckhurst Hill's, Queens Road and Central Line. This property benefits from a large reception room, En-suite to master and designer kitchen.

Luxury two double bedroom first floor apartment located in the sought after secure development of Repton Park.

This beautifully presented and large property benefits from a blend of original and contemporary features throughout and boast high ceilings.

Large three bedroom semi-detached family home located minutes from Chigwells Central Line Tube station, first rate schools and local amenities. This property benefits from many features, such as being extended on the ground floor, giving two large receptions.

£1,495 pcm

South Woodford

Five bedroom family home located in a great position in South Woodford close to first class schooling, George Lane's local shops, restaurants, amenities and its Central Line tube station. This property is a must see and is available for a long term let.

£2,250 pcm

£1,500 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully presented and finished Edwardian family home located close to Churchfield's School, local travel and South Woodford Central Line. This light and spacious house boasts a blend of original and contemporary features throughout.

£2,250 pcm

£1,850 pcm

South Woodford

Beautifully finished large Victorian four bedroom family home located just a minutes walk from South Woodfords Central Line, local schools and the popular George Lane with its bars, restaurant's and shops. This is a substantial character property.

£2,495 pcm

£1,995 pcm

Woodford Green

Beautifully finished and modernised four double bedroom, two bathroom, detached house located in the heart of the sought after Monkhams estate, just minutes walk to the Central Line Station and Woodfords popular eateries, boutiques and schooling.

£3,150 pcm

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Wanstead:

Buckhurst Hill:

11 Woodbine Place, E11 2RH

184 Queens Road, IG9 5BD

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This two bedroom, top floor apartment Benefits from a spacious lounge, modern kitchen, luxury bathroom, double glazing, balcony, allocated parking space, visitor parking and communal garden.

A large four bedroom Edwardian home with two reception rooms, good sized kitchen, ground floor W/C, family bathroom, en-suite shower room and large garden.

Close to Wanstead High Street and both Central Line Stations.

Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill

Wellington Road, Wanstead

£1,350 pcm fees apply

£2,250 pcm fees apply

A characterful one bedroom Victorian apartment, boasting a spacious reception, fitted kitchen and bathroom and allocated parking space. The home is situated within close proximity of South Woodford Station and George Lane’s shops, bars and restaurants.

This two double bedroom first floor gated apartment is situated a few minutes’ walk from Snaresbrook Central Line Station and features a fully fitted kitchen, spacious reception area and a luxury four piece bathroom suite with shower.

Hermon Hill, Wanstead

The Rise, Wanstead

£1,100 pcm fees apply £800,000 Freehold

£1,400 pcm fees apply

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This spacious and well presented two bedroom, ground floor Victorian conversion is comprised of a large reception room, kitchen/diner, a contemporary fitted bathroom, communal garden, new boiler and is being sold chain free!

This large, top floor apartment benefits from a generous reception room, a stylish kitchen, two double bedrooms, modern bathroom, shared balcony, garage, long lease and is within walking distance to Snaresbrook Central Line Station.

St Albans Crescent, IG8

New Wanstead, Wanstead

£425,000 Leasehold

OIEO £450,000 Leasehold

This five bedroom family home is currently configured as two interconnecting homes; a three bedroom home with a reception room, kitchen/diner and a two bedroom home, with two reception rooms and kitchen.

This delightful, three bedroom property is comprised of an Urban Myth kitchen, large lounge/diner, family bathroom, further en-suite shower room, a secluded and low maintenance rear garden and two parking spaces.

Reydon Avenue, Wanstead

Victory Road, Wanstead

£990,000 £800,000Freehold Freehold

OIEO £800,000 Freehold

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