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OUT & ABOUT
13 & 14 july
Festivals of Dogs Festivals of Dogs is the Dog Show with something for every four legged friend with Charity Fun Dog Shows with over 22 classes daily to Dogs Have Got Talent, Agility both Have a Go and Demonstrations from Britain’s Got Talent Dima and his dogs, Sniff and Smell, Scurry, Chase the Bunny, Doggie Bingo, Breeds, K9 Security Display, the Honniahaka Inuits and Wolfdogs and so much more for all those doggie families out there. 11am-6pm Rye Park, 5 Crendon Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1AE
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13 JULY
Mission Mud Jog, walk or even crawl around our two mile course, packed with muddy obstacleS. It is a fantastic day out for families and youth groups to create fun memories together and raise vital funds to change the lives of Armed Forces personnel and their families. By signing up for Mission Mud, you’ll be helping The Royal British Legion to provide vital services and support for the Armed Forces community - serving and ex-serving personnel, and people like Stacey Hodnett. Find out how the Legion has helped Stacey since leaving the Army. 10am-1pm. Willen Lake and Park Buckinghamshire MK15 0DS 1 6 J U LY 2 0 1 9
The Bucks Town Country Show From Family Days out with amazing attractions such as the fabulous Jonathan Marshall horse stuntsman from Poldark and Game of Thrones, Heavy Horse Displays, Motorbike Stunt Teams, fabulous Falconry displays, Britains Got Talent Dima and his dogs to Foodies with some fabulous cookery demonstrations on both days and amazing professional Chefs such as Italian Chef Claudio Bincoletto along with our Food & Drink Festival with over 40 small producers. Enjoy our Living History area, model aeroplanes, or why not listen to our fantastic up and coming musicians with the East Anglian Music Awards at the show. Rye Park, 5 Crendon St, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1AE
13 JULY
Four Bridges Family Festival There will be live bands, food stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting and a land train from the Woughton Leisure Centre to Two Halls Park. The event is expected to attract around 2000 people and in previous years local groups have held stalls to raise money and provide information to Woughton residents. Two Halls Park, Rochfords, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK6 5DJ
21 JULY
Race for Life - High Wycombe 10k A non-competitive event – walk, jog or run 10k at your own pace while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK. The Rye, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1QX
FUN AT THE RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM If you’re going down to the woods today…. the River & Rowing Museum will be bursting with bears this summer! Join the River & Rowing Museum for bear filled family fun days and get your paws into loads of creative fun-filled activities this summer.
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Classic Vehicles Show Every July Chiltern Open Air Museum hosts a popular weekend celebration of classic vehicles. Come and admire an amazing collection of classic cars, lorries, traditional fire engines, motorcycles and historic bicycles. You will also be able to come and see a collection of historic tractors and wagons on our farm, which was once used for filming TV drama Downton Abbey. Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB
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Fun Fridays Make the most of midsummer with three weeks of Museum Lates. Experience jazz, gin, dancing and song after hours at these new informal evenings. Each Friday evening will see a different event taking place in the Museum’s unique setting. Friday 5th July: Gin and Jazz. Friday 12th July: Jubilate Concert Friday 19th July: Barn Dance Chiltern Open Air Museum Newland Park Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB
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St Michaels Convent - Open Garden for NGS Newly acquired garden, having been neglected for many years, is now being developed by the community as a place for quiet and reflection. Includes a walled garden which will have vegetables, a woodland dell with trees and ferns and a recently built chapel. Come at the beginning as we start and see the garden grow! St Michaels Convent, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8AT
Exhibition - Bears! Revisit your favourite stories and meet some of literature’s most famous bears, including Rupert and Winnie-the-Pooh, before discovering new stories filled with polar bears, panda bears and toy bears. Go on your own bear hunt through the bear glade, curl up with your favourite story in the bear cave and enjoy dressing up as your favourite characters. The exhibition features original artworks and manuscripts.
6 AUGUST
Bees and Bears Who loves honey as much as Winnie-the-Pooh? Learn about the busy bees that make honey and create a crafty honeypot to keep your own treasures in. 10.30am – 12.30pm. 4 – 7 yrs £8.50.
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic Take your teddy for a picnic and discover bears that live in the woods! Go on a bear hunt…can you spot the bears hiding in the trees..? Make a paper picnic, create your own bear board-game and hear your favourite bear stories. Make your own bear ears and top it off with a bear-faced face paint! All at River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames Buckinghamshire RG9 1BF J U LY 2 0 1 9 1 7
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CREATING UNIQUE, LUXURY HOMES
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AB Homes is an award-winning boutique development company, which builds exceptional, high-end residential properties in and around the Home Counties. For over 25 years the company has specialised in the design, development and building of bespoke, new family homes for individuals who appreciate the very best. With not one, but three International Property Awards now under their belts following a win for ‘Mulberry House’ this year, we catch up with the Directors Peter and Tonia Warren, and Jak Berridge, to talk about the finer details of their latest property, and to find out who really wears the trousers in this family business…
What was the inspiration behind the design of ‘Mulberry House’? TW: Each property’s individuality is firstly based on heritage, paying homage to the surroundings and history, whilst incorporating a nod to the future and a complimentary mix of materials. Mulberry House is a blend of contemporary and traditional styling, immediately obvious from the combination of old yellow stocks, crisp render and an on-trend grey palette. What is your favourite aspect of the front of the property? JB: Personally, the amount of glass, as it lets in so much light to the property. We also added a bespoke etched line detail to the glass in all of the window units to lift the look and feel of the house. What was your focal point when starting the interior design? TW: The heart of the home is the kitchen and every detail throughout the property stems from this design. Mulberry House is no different, and has to be my favourite kitchen to date! What are the highlights of this kitchen then? TW: Bearing in mind the aim to blend the traditional and contemporary, we paired hand-painted British shaker cabinetry with wrap-around stone worktops, and introduced contemporary Miele appliances, a Zip boiling/chilled tap, and oodles of wine storage! The unique double-island with interlocking timber breakfast bar supports not only the cooking experience, but modern family living. How do you choose who to collaborate with? JB: Our ethos is to maintain long-term relationships with suppliers. The core values we seek in any collaboration are integrity, innovation and good communication. We also love working with other family businesses and the opportunity to support other local and British brands where we can. Did you have a particular influence in mind for any of the rooms? PW: We love bringing colour into our homes, and really wanted to have some fun with this in the
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study! We decided to brighten this masculine space with dashes of yellow, and I even managed to sneak in a model of a McLaren F1 without anyone noticing! We hear we can charge our electric vehicles? PW: You certainly can, and we were very excited to be the first among the local luxury developers to install these. What’s more, we’ve also fitted solar driven Photovoltaic Panels to the property, so charging won’t cost the earth either. So there are lots of gadgets in the home then? JB: Yes, there are! There is a Savant Home Automation System installed, which can remotely control virtually any aspect of the property, from individual lighting and heating settings, to setting up entire scenes combining lighting, media, heating and security features, which bring the house to life at the touch of a button. The best thing is you can do this while away on holiday, or even on your way back from the shops! And who gets the final say on interiors?! PW: Tonia! JB: Tonia! TW: They know their place! What’s next for EAB Homes? PW: Our next development to hit the market is ‘Beechmont’ in Central Beaconsfield, it’s going to be quite special! ‘Mulberry House’ is available to view by appointment only, visit www.eabhomes.co.uk
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Open air cinema Outdoor cinema has boomed in the UK over the last few years with many different formulas and film types on offer.
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uckinghamshire-based Firefly Events has a packed calendar, bringing wonderful films to beautiful surroundings to entertain guests on these gorgeous summer evenings. With its own unique events and also popping up at hire venues, the team is travelling around the country this summer, screening favourites such as The Greatest Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody and Top Gun, to name but a few. The venues are also just as diverse, from hotel grounds to vineyards, private Estates, golf courses and meadows.
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One such event is being held at Wormsley Estate, near Stokenchurch in August. This intimate event, in the picturesque Walled Garden (which recently featured in the English Garden magazine), will include a champagne drinks reception with live instrumental music and a curated garden tour. The film will be screened on the croquet lawn with deckchair seating and luxury hamper included. Set in rolling countryside outside Stokenchurch in Buckinghamshire, Wormsley is a private 2,700 acre estate and has been home to the Getty Family since 1985. Wormsley is also the home of Garsington Opera, and is renowned across the world for its Library, Cricket Ground and winter Game Shoot, as well as for the natural beauty of its landscape, nestled in the Chiltern Hills.
Increasingly amongst Firefly’s customers are businesses who want to have their own private cinematic events. Co-Founder, Andrea O’Hagan explains “We have run some truly lovely events for businesses that want to bring the joy of cinema to their employees or customers. Some companies even extend the invitation to employee’s families. Movies are so emotive – often moving or funny – so it can bring people closer. I guess it’s a new slant on team-building.” Firefly Events started out as a specialist in pop-up cinema, predominantly screening outdoors, but now has just as many bookings for pop-up indoor venues. Andrea continues “We can bring our cinema to almost any venue with our wide range of equipment that suits locations of various types and sizes. Christmas is a really popular time of year for people to get together and watch the old classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Love Actually” and “Elf ”. Last year, we ran a series of Christmas films in the centre of Marlow. We sold out in record time because it was such a special treat for people to walk into town, sit in a comfy armchair, watch a film, be served drinks to their seats and eat delicious food. We intend to bring this offering to other towns in the winter months this year so watch this space.” For further information about hiring Firefly or attending a pop-up cinema event, please go to www.fireflyevents.co.uk or call 01628 302125.
Firefly Events can come to you, bringing their pop-up cinemas to private homes for parties and celebrations. Contact them for an intimate al fresco movie under the stars with friends and family in the comfort of your own house or garden. They can cater for audiences from 20-2,000. It’s not all about the film either. Firefly can provide a vast range of high quality equipment as well as the cinema, including Southesea deckchairs, bars, tents, beanbags, silent headsets and even popcorn machines to make your event truly magical.
“Firefly Events started out as a specialist in pop-up cinema, predominantly screening outdoors, but now have just as many bookings for pop-up indoor venues”
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Future proof your future plans T
echnology is transforming our lives, from how we watch TV shows to how we heat our homes. B P Collins also embraces the positive change that it has brought to people’s legal affairs, as it complements our commitment to being accessible to you, enables us to offer a seamless cross-practice service should you have multiple needs and allows us to be #ByYourSide. Technology also helps to speed things up which is appealing, but caution should be exercised too, particularly when using online services to record what should happen to your estate after you’re gone. There are a lot of ‘i’s to dot and ‘t’s to cross to ensure that your wishes are carried out to the letter – requirements which may not be completely obvious to a lay applicant. If mistakes are made, a dispute over your estate could follow after you’ve passed away, which can be time consuming, expensive and stressful for everyone involved. Decisions about the future of your estate are important and protecting your loved ones from unnecessary pressure is paramount, so you need to get it right. B P Collins’ wills, trusts and probate team can help you do this. The team are specialists in this area and can guide you through the minefield of legislation, the tax implications and also the practical considerations which go side by side with estate planning. This will be hugely beneficial in the long run and give you peace of mind about the future of your estate.
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We provide our clients with the highest level of service and we can take care of all of your legal requirements including helping you to avoid any pitfalls, so you can get on with enjoying your life, safe in the knowledge that your wishes for the future are protected. To find out more about how you can best plan for your future, please call 01753 279030 or email privateclient@bpcollins.co.uk B P Collins is a regional heavyweight and is ranked by independent legal directories Chambers UK and Legal 500.
“Protecting your loved ones from unnecessary pressure is paramount”
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THE LEGOLAND WINDSOR RESORT ® ADDS MINIATURE LEGO GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL TO THE MINILAND LINE-UP ®
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head of the main event kicking off this Wednesday, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has unveiled its LEGO® recreation of Glastonbury Festival in its world famous Miniland attraction complete with LEGO figures of this year’s 2019 headline acts; Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure. The Resort’s talented Model Making team have created 10cm high LEGO creations of superstar headliners, Stormzy, Brandon Flowers from The Killers and Robert Smith from The Cure all performing on the famous Pyramid Stage. Guests can even take a peek backstage to spot LEGO Kylie, Liam Gallagher and Miley Cyrus hanging out in the VIP area. Plus all the festival essentials you would expect to see at Worthy Farm, from miniature portaloos, tents, mud sliding festivalgoers and even a tiny recreation of the famous giant Glastonbury letters. The scene is made up of around 9,872 LEGO bricks with 5,400 used to create the 50cm high Pyramid Stage. Paula Laughton, Head Model Maker at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, commented: “We’ve had so much fun building the headliners and some of the stars in this year’s Glastonbury line-up. It’s great to get creative with models of music legends – pint-sized pop princess Kylie is made up of just 2 6 J U LY 2 0 1 9
36 LEGO bricks! The festival is synonymous with British summertime and we love it when we can update Miniland with iconic events for our guests to spot when they visit us.” Guests to the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort can see the new Glastonbury Festival Miniland scene on display until the end of the summer. Families planning to visit to see the miniature Glastonbury Festival can ‘Make it a Monster Summer’ with monster savings on all day tickets. Until 1 July 2019, guests can save 40% on tickets booked online, in the Monster Summer Sale. Day tickets are from just £28 to visit the Resort, on any date until 2 November 2019*. For visits during the school summer holidays, day tickets can be purchased online for just £36*. New for 2019 at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, there’s a fang-tastic time to be had at the brand new, The Haunted House Monster Party ride. Fun for the whole family, Lord Vampyre is going to turn the house upside down! Fans can discover The LEGO® MOVIE™ 2 Experience, and explore a movie set from “The LEGO® MOVIE™ 2” made out of LEGO bricks. Plus guests can see LEGO City come to life in a new 4D movie; ‘LEGO® City 4D - Officer in Pursuit!’ complete with special effects including smoke, fire and water!
FACTBOX Tickets from £29 on selected dates, when booked online in advance Under 3’s get free entry. Book at: www.legoland.co.uk Monster Summer Sale Terms and Conditions
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Neighbourhood Cinema presents its Cinema Under The Stars season!
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his summer Neighbourhood Cinema is taking over a meadow inside the grounds of Amersham Cricket Club (Shardeloes) This year we will have 4 nights to show some of the worlds most loved movies under the stars! Venture into the land that time forgot to enjoy a beautiful summers evening in our beautiful buckinghamshire countryside! Sip on a signature summer cocktail from the fully stocked bar as you watch the sunset on a stunning summer evening. Treat yourself at the ice cream stop and indulge in an array of summer cinema snacks!! This year
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we are showing our films on a huge LED screen! With screenings happening throughout the whole day, with fun in the sun family showings, sunset showings and starlight screenings. Snuggle up under the stars to watch your favourite film! Our programme has something for everyone! Come celebrate with us this Summer by watching Grease, excperinece the epic masterpiece that is Bohiemian Rhapsody on a huge screen, the cult classic family adventure Jurrassic Park or Dirty Dancing for all you 80’s babies! We even added in some modern classics like the sensational cinematic A Star Is Born! Treat yourself to the ultimate bbq treat or why not splurge on the ultimate date night treat by booking one of our vip picnic packages which comes with a chilled bottle of prosecco. Neighbourhood Cinema was established in 2017 by West End star Shanay Holmes. Shanay felt bucks was missing the exciting events that London has to offer so decided to set up a family run cinema specialising in immersive events. Neighbourhood cinemas christmas event has become an annual sell out and the christmas event of the season in Bucks with families, couples and groups attending from all over buckinghamshire. Neighbourhood offers a unique, immersive and new way to watch your most loved films. This summer is their second open air event, they return after they’re sell out run at Chiltern Open Air Museum. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Book online now at: www.neighbourhoodcinema.co.uk
“Our programme has something for everyone! Come celebrate with us this Summer by watching Grease, excperinece the epic masterpiece that is Bohiemian Rhapsody on a huge screen, the cult classic family adventure Jurrassic Park or Dirty Dancing for all you 80’s babies!”
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Shardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre S hardeloes Farm Equestrian Centre is a family-run equine facility established twenty-eight years ago. It is centrally located in 550 acres of Chiltern countryside in the AONB only a few miles from the M40 and M25. It incorporates four riding arenas including one indoor. The Centre has been enabling clients of all abilities to enjoy the excellent riding facilities and top-class tuition. As one of the foremost British Horse Society approved riding and livery yards, it nestles above the picturesque town of Old Amersham. In providing a healthy sport in spectacular countryside it is a must for all riders including children to enjoy the ancient woodland and spectacular views of the Chiltern Hills. There is a pony or horse for everyone including Merlin, one of the first mechanical horses in the UK. He is used mainly for positional work, to build confidence and track progress. Children are welcome from 4 years, and as with adults can book private or group lessons. There is a riding club to pre-novice standard. Special fences, including a group taking place 3 times a week along with the water jump, ditches and steps are not difficult but Shardeloes Centre Pony Club. A child’s heaven interesting as the course winds in and out of the with two summer camps and activities running woodlands providing the perfect combination for throughout the school holidays. Dressage and show teaching, training, improving and fittening. The jumping competitions run every month. These help to boost confidence, giving children the opportunity added interest of riding through the film location sites of Kingsman, Rocket Man, Cuckoo along with to learn a new sport, relish opportunity and take several Midsomer Murders to name a few. responsibility for the care of animals whilst riding One of the extensive facilities available on off-road in safety. site is the purpose-built Equine Therapy Centre. With the 550 acres of off-road hacking It promotes health and wellbeing, assists with through trails in the woods and around the open prevention of injuries and rehabilitation. It fields in crop, the stress rolls away. Riders come comprises of the Activo-Med inclining water across varied wildlife including baby deer in the treadmill, Activo-Med salt water Spa with vibrating summer months, pheasants, rabbits, squirrels all floor and Solarium. The opportunity exists for enjoying their habitat adjacent to what every horse to increase it’s performance is a secret valley. The 4.5-mile and fitness whether a hard-worked polo cross-country course designed pony, racehorse or for an individual in conjunction with Andrew READER owner needing to treat a variety of Hunter incorporates 39 jumps OFFER: SAVE injuries. It provides the ultimate in care ensuring that the horse will receive the best expertise and attention from fully experienced professionals; an equine Champneys in fact. A veterinary practice is based on site also. Despite livery space being at a premium, there are still special promotions available for a limited time. We offer a special assisted DIY livery package of immense value for only £120 a week for contracts confirmed in July, August and September. This is a great deal for owners who work all week, have family commitments or cannot get to the yard as often as they would like. The 11 individual turnout fields all with electric fencing and individual water troughs ideal for re-habilitation situated alongside the Equine Therapy Centre complement the extensive turn out, feeding and care provided by well-trained onsite staff. The Equine facilities are overseen by Pippa Hattan BHSI APC Stage 5 Performance Coach, UKCC Level 3 currently working towards the Fellowship of the BHS.
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Peter Freebody & Co.
One of the Oldest Boatbuilding Names in the World
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ith a history reaching back over 300 years, Freebody’s are one of the oldest established businesses in Britain (alongside the likes of Fortnum & Mason and Lock & Co.). Freebody’s are also one of the oldest and most prestigious boat builders in the world and they are still leading the way – instilling classic craftsmanship along with cutting edge design into their new builds and restoration projects. 40 mins west of London, in the idyllic Thamesside village of Hurley down a leafy country lane lies the wonder of Peter Freebody & Co. A riverside workshop filled with the scent of cedar and oak and a floor of wood shavings, which many have
commented would not look out of place as a film set. It’s here that the exclusive brand’s stunning masterpieces are lovingly created. Famed for their iconic Freebody Slipper Launches, the Slipstream range as it’s known, are objects of pure beauty, style and grace. Handcrafted from the finest mahogany, teak and cedar, with the customer’s choice of upholstery and bespoke fittings, these boats are built to customers exacting specifications. Made for lazy days on the water, the Freebody Slipstream Launches are perfect for escaping the rat race, slowing the pace down and enjoying the river at its prettiest and best. The private moorings mean you can arrive at your boat with the Sunday papers and a good coffee and while away the day or entertain your friends with a Pimms and a genteel cruise. Peter Freebody & Co. are one of life’s great hidden treasures, in a modern fast paced world. A celebration of years of tradition, heritage and expertise. A quintessentially British brand harking back to the golden age of boating with an eye firmly placed on the future – a well-kept secret waiting to be discovered.
“Peter Freebody & Co. are one of life’s great hidden treasures, in a modern fast paced world”
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CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF THE RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM This year the River & Rowing Museum is celebrating its 21st anniversary, 21 years at the heart of the local community, celebrating all that is best about the local area
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pened by The Queen in 1998, the Museum will welcome its 2 millionth visitor over the next 12 months! Having established a reputation for a high quality permanent offer, recent temporary exhibitions giving the local community the opportunity to enjoy world class art by names including David Hockney and Barbara Hepworth, have built on this success, leading the Museum to recently report its highest ever visitor numbers since opening 21 years ago. This summer season, there are more reasons than ever to visit the Museum, starting with a last chance to see the highly acclaimed William Morris exhibition, running until 14 July. Complementing the exhibition, a series of adult events will offer visitors the opportunity to try fabric dyeing, learn about Morris & Co.’s contemporary collections and take part in a guided Wild Walk across the meadows. Having established a reputation as one of the country’s most family friendly Museums, this summer the interactive family friendly show ‘Bears!’ will give visitors a real treat, featuring some of literature’s best loved bears, including Rupert, Winniethe-Pooh, Paddington and Hugless Douglas. Children can enjoy curling up in the Bear’s cave with their favourite story, dressing up, exploring the Bear’s glade, follow Bear paw prints around the Museum and even join a Teddy Bear’s Picnic later in the summer. Full details of all the adult and children’s events are on the Museum’s website, rrm.co.uk
“This summer season, there are more reasons than ever to visit the Museum”
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The Illusionists 6 July – 1 September 2019
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tarring Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jonathan Goodwin – master daredevil and escapologist! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Back in London by popular demand for a strictly limited season this summer for 8 weeks only from 6 July. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. With a world renowned cast featuring James More - The Showman Enzo Weyne - The Unforgettable Yu Ho-Jin - The Manipulator Adam Trent - The Futurist Chris Cox - The Mentalist Paul Dabek - The Trickster Jonathan Goodwin - The Daredevil
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“Magic’s Cirque du Soleil” – The Times
“A high-tech magic extravaganza” – New York Times
““It astounds, amazes, dazzles & delights” – Mail on Sunday.”
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The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel
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he Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire has officially opened its doors, following an extensive multimillion pound renovation project in partnership with the award-winning Dennis Irvine Studio. Located in the heart of Buckinghamshire’s vast Langley Park, The Langley will offer 41 sumptuous bedrooms, spread between the grand and historic former hunting lodge of the third Duke of Marlborough, and adjacent Grade II-listed 18th century Brew House. Built between 1756 and 1760, the main Langley Park House is a grand Palladian mansion situated within iconic Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown-designed gardens. The mansion house is home to The Langley’s most opulent accommodations, including the vast and exclusive Duke of Marlborough Suite. The Brew House has acted as a stable, clock tower and brewery over the centuries. Guests today can see the historic spaces where previous owners concocted their local beers, sensitively restored and showcased as part of the building design. “The restoration of The Langley has been an incredible process involving large teams of experts painstakingly regenerating this magnificent historic building to its former glory,” said Khalid Affara, developer of the hotel. “The whole estate is steeped in such rich history and heritage, so we are thrilled to finally open the doors to a truly unique property that successfully celebrates The Langley’s past whilst offering contemporary luxury and design alongside outstanding dining and cutting-edge spa and gym facilities.” A 1,600 sqm wellness hub, The Langley Spa will offer advanced and results-driven treatments in partnership with Sisley. The spa will combine striking design elements with world-class facilities, including a private VIP suite, vitality pools, hammams, juniper-wood sauna with pink Himalayan salt walls,
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amethyst steam room and 16-metre marble-lined indoor swimming pool. There will also be a dedicated manicure and pedicure studio, hair salon, and the Spa Lounge, serving delicious and nourishing dishes, spa snacks and vibrant cold-pressed juices. The wellness experience will continue in nature, with a beautiful outdoor swimming pool by the banks of Langley Lake. Boasting world-class training systems and equipment, the gym has been developed in partnership with renowned fitness guru Matt Roberts, offering bespoke one-on-one personal training using custom-made equipment and utilising the estate’s extensive grounds. A stay at any Luxury Collection hotel offers an Epicurean Moment to showcase the best of the destination through a culinary lens. At The Langley, guests are treated to a complimentary cocktail demonstration of The Langley Spritz daily at the hotel’s Churchill Bar. Destination restaurant Cedar offers fresh, indigenous flavours and delightful dishes designed for sharing, using seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. The neighbouring Drawing Room offers indulgent afternoon teas and light bites, whilst Churchill Bar serves complex and delicious cocktails plus a vast collection of cigars and cognacs. An extensive wrap-around terrace allows for al fresco dining with panoramic lake views. The spectacular Winter Garden, added to the main house in 1894, has been restored to offer a unique space for weddings and events, with private terrace area and breath-taking views of the estate and lake beyond. The Langley will offer a wide array of facilities and activities for guests to enjoy. Outdoor types can borrow wellington boots and set out to explore the wider estate, whilst the main house offers a private film screening room for up to six guests and a guest kitchen for cooking classes.
World-class spa and gym now open at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire
The 1,600 square metres The Langley Spa offers the height of luxury, with five treatment rooms, luxury VIP suite, indoor and outdoor pools and state-of-the-art Matt Roberts gym and personal training facility
The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire Avenue Drive, Uxbridge Road, Iver SL3 6DU • +44 (0)20 7236 3636
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Chef Laurie Gear
July recipe & kitchen news
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have taken inspiration for this month’s recipe from one of my most simplest and fondest taste memories, dashing off to the local trout farm down the road in Sheldon, Devon to bring back a fair sized rainbow trout which I cooked most simply on an ageing barbecue which we lit before setting off. With only a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper,
for me those moist, slightly smoky chunks of coral coloured flesh were heaven on earth. For this recipe I have enhanced the flavour of the trout with a little thyme and orange and paired it with a caper dressing and a simple nasturtium leaf and flower salad of which the peppery leaf works well and compliments its younger seed bud form the caper.
RECIPE: Barbecued Rainbow Trout with Orange and Thyme, Caper and Lime Dressing, Nasturtium Salad Ingredients Serves 4 • 4 medium sized rainbow trout cleaned and gutted • 2 large oranges zested • 1 bunch picked thyme • 150g soft butter • ½ bunch dill finely chopped
• 50g capers • ½ tsp Dijon mustard • 4 tbsp olive oil • 1½ tbsp white wine vinegar • 1 bunch nasturtium leaves • 1 bunch nasturtium flowers • 1 round lettuce roughly torn • Salt and pepper
Summer Lunch Tasting Offer Celebrate the arrival of Summer with Lunch at the Artichoke after some leisurely shopping in balmy Old Amersham - sample our Summer Lunch Tasting Menu, with a complimentary chilled glass of rose Lunch Tasting Offer is available from Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, until 16th August 2019 for just £38.00 per person - optional wine flight four tasting glasses @£26.00 (five tasting glasses @£30.00) **Please mention ‘Lunch Offer’ when making your reservation** (offer available for up to six guests) The Artichoke Restaurant 9 Market Square Old Amersham Tel: 01494 726611 www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk
Method 1. Begin by lighting the barbecue, always allow about 1 ½ hours or until the embers turn white before attempting to cook anything on it, anytime before this and the temperature will be too hot resulting in food burning on the outside and still being uncooked in the centre 2. Prepare the trout, trim the fins, wash and then dry, then make an orange and thyme butter simply by mixing the orange zest, butter and picked thyme, generously smear the cavity of the trout and fill with the remaining sliced orange, season well. 3. Transfer onto a piece of tin foil, approximately 20cm by 20cm and lightly oil, Place the trout in the centre and
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bring up the sides then scrunch the foil up to seal and form a parcel. 4. Place onto the barbecue and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes 5. Make a light dressing by mixing the Dijon mustard and vinegar then whisking in the olive oil, once emulsified add the capers, dill and season 6. Dress the round lettuce, nasturtium leaves and flowers To serve; Place the trout on a plate with a generous helping of salad and a glass of chilled white wine
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Cliveden Literary Festival returns this September, with a stellar line-up of speakers Returning for its third year, the Cliveden Literary Festival, described by Alain de Botton as ‘The most dignified and beautiful literary festival on the planet,’ will take place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September. ‘This year’s festival brings together an extraordinary array of international writers, thinkers and opinion makers. I am very much looking forward to our biggest and most exciting year yet.’ The Cliveden Literary Festival takes place at Cliveden House, which sits above the Thames in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by 376 acres of National Trust grounds. In the course of its 350 year history, Cliveden has frequently been a setting for political machinations, romantic intrigues,
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he 2019 Cliveden Literary Festival programme includes: BBC Newsnight presenter and author Emily Maitlis; author, screenwriter and social commentator Bret Easton Ellis; former Booker/ Man Booker prize winners Ian McEwan, Ben Okri and Howard Jacobson; novelists Leila Slimani, Elif Shafak, Robert Harris, Candice Carty-Williams, Helen Fielding, Kate Mosse and Kathy Lette; physicist and writer Brian Cox; philosopher, writer and founder of The School of Life Alain de Botton; broadcaster and author Chris Evans; former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency General David Petraeus; writers and historians Hallie Rubenhold, Lucy Worsley and Tina Brown; and politicians Luciana Berger and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Panel topics and sessions for this year’s festival include global power, conflict & conspiracy, the art of the novel, Victoria’s legacy, the secrets of the universe and the secrets of the mind.
The full list of speakers announced is: Leila Slimani, Bret Easton Ellis, Emily Maitlis, Ian McEwan, Ben Okri, Elif Shafak, Howard Jacobson, Robert Harris, Lucy Worsley, Alain de Botton, Candice Carty-Williams, Prof. Brian Cox, Hallie Rubenhold, Chris Evans, Helen Fielding, Kate Mosse, General David Petraeus, Kathy Lette, Tina Brown, Luciana Berger, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Gordon Corera, David Aaronovitch, Nick Cohen, June Sarpong, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Andrew Roberts, Natalie Livingstone, Catherine Ostler, Nicholas Coleridge, Anne McElvoy, Robert Service, Sir Richard Dearlove, General Sir Nick Carter, David Reynolds, Paula Byrne, Tom Bower, Robert Hardman, Elisabeth Schimpfossl, Gaby Wood and Blanche Girouard. Founder and Chairman of Cliveden Literary Festival and author of The Mistresses of Cliveden, Natalie Livingstone, comments: 4 2 J U LY 2 0 1 9
and intellectual debates. The list of luminaries to have stayed there includes poets and film stars, conservatives and communists, satirists and Prime Ministers. Cliveden has hosted every monarch since Charles II, and recently the house’s longstanding connection with the royal family was the subject of international interest when the Duchess of Sussex chose to stay there on the eve of her wedding. Tickets are available from the Cliveden Literary Festival website. www.clivedenliteraryfestival.org
“This year’s festival brings together an extraordinary array of international writers”
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#MentalHealthIsNotVisible Two Beaconsfield High students dance in thought-provoking film about mental health, choreographed by celebrated international choreographer, Brendon Hansford
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zzy Swain (Year 11) and Yasmin Noble (Year 9) have been dancing since they were seven and 10 years old and joined the Brendon Hansford Youth Dance Company at Pineapple Studios, Covent Garden when they were 13. The girls were enormously proud to be part of the dance film ‘Therapy’ choreographed and directed by Brendon over a period of six months during the girls’ two-hour Saturday dance classes. The film was released on Brendon’s website and social media channels on Friday and 16-year-old Izzy dances the starring role as the school girl suffering the stigma and loneliness attributed to deteriorating mental health: “Brendon’s classes are fun and nurturing; every dancer knows it’s ok to make mistakes, in fact Brendon advocates them saying it’s the only way to learn! In September, I was incredibly proud to be chosen to play the main character in ‘Therapy’. I think the film really shows the isolation felt by those suffering with mental health issues and the school setting shows how commonplace these issues are. These issues are something we are all susceptible to.” 14-year-old Yasmin hopes the film will have the power to change people’s perception of mental health: “The rehearsals are very professional, and as dancers we are expected to behave like you would in the industry. I think ‘Therapy’ achieves two things: it shows the people who haven’t suffered from mental health issues how isolating it can be, and for those that do suffer, it‘s making the point that we need to talk more about mental health to erase the stigma attached to it.” ‘Therapy’ may have been an out-of-school project for Izzy and Yasmin, but Beaconsfield High Headteacher, Rachel Smith believes the film reflects the issues that many schools address on an ongoing basis and their Getting Life Ready (GLR) programme plays a key part in supporting her pupils: ‘The issue of mental health, particularly for young people is an extremely important one. As a school, our role is not only supporting our students, but also teaching them to ride the ups and downs
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that life throws at them. This is where the school’s GLR programme comes in; the programme gives students the core skills for surviving and thriving in the real world, including teamwork, commitment, resilience, risk taking and creativity. It is at the heart of the school’s daily operations, subtly interwoven into lessons, extra-curricular, assemblies and as part of its House competition. It is a key strategy in achieving our goal of nurturing happy, high achieving young adults.” Brendon Hansford is a celebrated international choreographer and movement specialist based in London. As well as starring in and directing the new documentary ‘Building a Dancer’, Brendon has been commissioned by many artists, events managers, theatres, creative directors, advertising giants and has worked with: Rod Stewart, Sam Smith, Rick Astley, Island Records, Renault, Panasonic, Sky, BBC, iTunes, Amazon, Google and Smirnoff to name a few. “The decision to make a film about mental health was twofold: I was chatting with the (Brendon Hansford Youth Dance) Company one day and the dancers were saying how some days they just feel rubbish but have no idea why. This led to us discussing how everyone has things that can affect their mental health, but there is a stigma attached to talking about it. We’re all happy to discuss physical ailments, but mental health is another matter entirely! Secondly, as a teen I suffered from M.E. which was physically debilitating but also isolating as I missed two years of school. When I rejoined my peers in Year 11, physically I had recovered but my mental health hadn’t caught up and I was incredibly shy, I just wasn’t used to being around people. It took until I was 18 and got the courage to take a dance class that my confidence soared! The dance film ‘Therapy’ was for me, a way of highlighting that mental health is something we are all affected by, we all have down days, but we are not alone. We just need to get better at talking about it.” You can watch Izzy and Yasmin perform in ‘Therapy’ here: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MWOhJfDo1zs
“For those that do suffer, it‘s making the point that we need to talk more about mental health to erase the stigma”
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FESTIVAL MAGIC M
eraki Festival is now in its third year and due to the amazing response last year will again be an all-inclusive event - so once you’re through the gates, your family can enjoy ALL of the festival activities at no extra cost!
Meraki Festival has a strong emphasis on community and families, and Meraki promises to be one of the calendar highlights for 2019
MUSIC Running across the bank holiday weekend of 22-23 August, the organisers have already announced an incredible lineup of star performers, with more to be added in the coming months. The Friday lineup will have a strong emphasis on 80s artists, with the incredible Paul Young, Katrina (Katrina & the waves), Drifters Revue, Garry Christian and Carol Decker. The Saturday lineup features a mix of more contemporary pop, with Daft As Punk recreating the famous Daft Punk Pyramid show and the Dance tent will have Dave Pearce and all your favourite DJ’s! On Sunday they will not only have The Shires headlining the live music on the main stage but Judge Jules will close the show with a 90 minute club classics set with a live 10-piece band, while CARWASH rock the dance tent with a 5 hour show…this is a bank holiday not to be missed!
ACTIVITIES Alongside the incredible music, Meraki will have a dedicated Family Field, packed full of kids’ activities - from kids theatre, circus training, crafts, to discos, storytelling and dedicated children’s performers. Entertainment for all age groups will be running throughout the whole weekend…. For the older kids, The Activity Field promises
climbing walls, Virtual Reality headsets, a movie house, laser tag, archery and much, much more… and for anyone who loves to camp, The Family Camping Field will have free face painting & hair braiding first thing in the morning and nighttime storytelling sessions before bed for the little ones. Once you are in the festival Meraki charges for NOTHING, all activities are FREE so you know what you are spending and you can have as much fun as you like! www.merakifestival.com Hertfordshire Showground, Hertforshire, AL3 7PT
“Alongside the incredible music, Meraki will have a dedicated Family Field, packed full of kids’ activities”
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Interactive dining at Claridges Reservations
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pen a door onto a world that few hotel guests are privileged to see. Meet the talented chefs behind Claridge’s menus – and witness the skill and creativity that go into making a select number of dishes.
Go behind the scenes The world-renowned 5*hotel is holding an interactive dining experience giving you an inside look at the culinary traditions of Claridge’s kitchens, where you are shown what it takes to prepare, cook and present a perfect plate from the Claridge’s menu. Members of the class get to provide practical assistance. After seeing how the dishes are made, take a seat 5 0 J U LY 2 0 1 9
Interactive dining can be arranged any day throughout the year for groups of 10 people. For further information and to book your place, please contact Barbara Poljak: Call: +44 (0)20 7409 6232 Email: bpoljak@claridges.co.uk www.claridges.co.uk Claridge’s, the Connaught, the Berkeley, Maybourne Hotel Group www.maybourne.com
for dinner, with complementary wines chosen by Claridge’s sommelier. An interactive dining experience at Claridge’s includes: • Champagne reception with canapés • Four-course dinner • Paired wines • Coffee and petit-fours
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The Secret Garden Bar at THE DETAILS For reservations (available daily from 11am to 9.30pm), please contact The Ritz London’s Reservation Team on +44 (0)20 7300 2370 or at dining@theritzlondon.com or online at www.theritzlondon.com/secret-garden-bar/ A minimum spend of £19 per person applies to all tables. Reservations may be cancelled on the day should weather conditions restrict the garden from opening. Guests must be 16 years and over. A smart casual dress code is in operation and sportswear, trainers or shorts are not permitted. Follow The Ritz London @TheRitzLondon on Instagram.
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eductively hidden and accessible from inside the hotel, The Secret Garden Bar is a secluded stylish oasis for guests to drink and dine al fresco and enjoy the English Summer Season in the centre of the city. Located on the edge of Royal Green Park, The Ritz London’s new elegant Secret Garden Bar has been designed with trimmed topiary, verdant green foliage, vibrant flower boxes featuring colourful
“The Secret Garden Bar is the perfect spot for a sunny lunch on the patio” geraniums, olive trees and fragrant lavender pots. Open daily (weather permitting) throughout the summer months, from 11am to 11pm, The Secret Garden Bar is the perfect spot for a sunny lunch on the patio sheltered by vast parasols or an afternoon spent sipping cocktails. During the evening, the garden is lit with twinkling lights and candles, and soft background music plays. A bar menu is available throughout the day and evening, showcasing a collection of seasonal cocktails and an impressive selection of wines and Champagnes, as well as classic dishes designed by Executive Chef John Williams MBE, ranging from the Ritz Classic Club sandwich and the Ritz Caesar Salad to British Seafood platters to share, with dressed crab, oysters, lobster, shrimp and prawns. A caviar menu is also available. For cigar aficionados, a collection of premium and limitededition cigars, including twelve different Ritz London Cigars, is also available for guests to enjoy in the garden.
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Meet John Lewis of Hungerford:
British kitchen & bedroom designers and manufacturers
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ohn Lewis of Hungerford created the first painted kitchen cabinetry in the UK back in 1972. 47 years later we are still supplying beautiful, handcrafted cabinets for the kitchen, together with our collection of painted wardrobes, bespoke dressing rooms and free-standing furniture. As one of the few British manufacturers in this sector, our product design team have developed and distilled our product range into a select group of contemporary, classic and traditional options. Using a combination of traditional and modern techniques our highly skilled craftsmen bring each design to life in our workshop in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. Run your hands over any part of our elegant kitchens or bedrooms and you will sense the time and craftsmanship involved in their creation. This attention to details also extends across our other versatile storage options, statement pieces and precision-made furniture. With 13 showrooms predominantly around London and the South, we have 4 signature styles in our portfolio. Whatever you have in mind for your space, with our talented designers and flexible product you really can get creative and have something fabulously bespoke designed. Each of our designers has the expertise and the tools to interpret your design brief into a beautiful space in your home. They are supported by our installation partners who are able to support you through any build and refurbishment project, together with installing your furniture from John Lewis of Hungerford. Our designers are the single point of contact throughout the entire process from initial concept to finished installation. So, if there are any issues or questions from clients during any stage of the process, they only need to contact their designer and who will then deal with the situation and liaise with our installation team or third-party suppliers. We also work with a range of architects, interior designers and high-end developers, helping to create, high impact, visual spaces for our clients and their customers. Designed in a personal, customised
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and unique way, no two designs are the same. The end result is a stunning installation which enhances the value of the property.
Our advice if you’re planning a new kitchen Researching the final look of the space you want to create is always a great way to start. Clients that bring in some imagery of a certain ‘look’ they like are really helpful in order for us to meet the brief quickly. It is also a really good idea to start early on, even though we have a relatively short lead-time of six weeks there are a lot of decisions that need to be made early on in order for the build team to complete preparatory works ahead of our installation. Appliance research is also particularly key, everyone’s needs and uses are so varied depending on lifestyle, cooking requirements and even for investment properties. Knowing which appliances you want helps us easily pinpoint locations in the design. www.john-lewis.co.uk
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BEYOND THE ROAD Saatchi Gallery, until 24 July
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aatchi Gallery is delighted to be hosting BEYOND THE ROAD, a groundbreaking, fully immersive exhibition, running until 24th July. This new and innovative concept takes over the entire top floor of the Gallery for what is one of the ‘must-see’ events of the summer. BEYOND THE ROAD is an independent project developed by PUNCHDRUNK creatives Colin Nightingale (Creative Producer) and Stephen Dobbie (Sound Designer and Creative Director). Presented by Beyond Projects in collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery, BEYOND THE ROAD merges the worlds of visual arts, music and film and offers visitors a chance to leave behind their modern day lives and lose themselves in a multi-sensory world led by sound. Collaborating with world renowned and award-winning contemporary artists, filmmakers and photographers, BEYOND THE ROAD deconstructs an exclusive soundtrack by music pioneer James Lavelle (UNKLE), to create a completely new and multi-disciplinary sound experience. Colin Nightingale and Stephen Dobbie were
THE DETAILS Tickets are available to buy from www.beyondtheroad.saatchi gallery.com/ There is a limited capacity so book early to avoid disappointment. Open daily: 10am – 5.45pm (last admission 5.00pm) Ticket price: £20
THE SAATCHI GALLERY The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 to provide a platform to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible and make it accessible. Over the last five years the Saatchi Gallery has hosted 15 out of the 20 most visited exhibitions in London, according to The Art Newspaper’s survey of international museum attendance. www.saatchigallery.com 5 8 J U LY 2 0 1 9
inspired by their early love of music and DJ culture - and genre-melting record labels such as James Lavelle’s Mo’Wax and his band UNKLE - and how this translates to the the creative world. For BEYOND THE ROAD, Nightingale and Dobbie seek to reinvent how people experience and interact with music, so it becomes an environment which visitors are free to explore. Lavelle’s UNKLE albums ‘The Road: Part I’ and ‘The Road: Part II / Lost Highway’ were richly layered and therefore ideal for Nightingale and Dobbie to deconstruct and rebuild spatially as a walk-through album experience for audiences. Interspersed through this sound journey is work by leading contemporary artists and filmmakers that have been part of James Lavelle’s creative world. BEYOND THE ROAD is a refreshing and timely cross-pollination of visual art, film and sound. Saatchi Gallery always looks to present work that pushes art forms beyond their limits, and this remarkable installation will undoubtedly make visitors re-think the way they experience music through a truly immersive environment.” Philippa Adams (Gallery Director, Saatchi Gallery)
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oon Festival, a week-long cultural extravaganza, makes its debut in the Royal Borough of Greenwich this month with an out-of-thisworld programme celebrating our relationship with the Moon. The festival, hosted in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, will showcase an eclectic programme of art, music, politics, astronomy and gastronomy – all seen through a lunar lens. The Festival celebrates people’s relationship with the Moon across time, cultures and subjects in coincidence with the 50th anniversary of the first Moon Landing. From astrophysics to mythology, politics to poetry, Moon Festival draws on humanity’s eternal curiosity for the Moon to bring Londoners together at night. Among the Moon-mad personalities appearing are: The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood; space scientist, The Sky at Night presenter and self-confessed lunatic Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock; and London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé. Moon Festival creator Livia Filotico says she was inspired to produce the event after a vision of Londoners partying in the moonlight. “We come from different cultures, we have different ideals, different politics, but we all know what it feels like to raise our heads and look at a full Moon. The Moon allows us to use the Mayor’s words, remember that in London we don’t simply tolerate each other’s differences, we celebrate them.”
Moon Festival lands in London 19th - 26th July Events being held in honour of this celestial sphere include: 19th – 21st July: opening night and weekend The first night will consist of a Street Party (free entry until 10:30pm) and lunar market with Moonthemed music, street art, astronomy, spoken word and food – plus a once-in-a-lifetime art spectacle! Then the Midnight Moon Run (or walk) is a bespoke theatrical all-night tour of Woolwich. Don’t miss Moon in Poetry - a spoken word extravaganza and Maverick Women and the Moon, a fascinating talk headlined by Margaret Atwood.
23rd – 25th July Posh Club Late is a special night-time edition of the legendary cult cabaret for elegant elders, presented by Duckie and hosted by Amy Lamé (for over-60s – dress code Posh). Everyone’s welcome at Witches Worshipping the Moon for spellbinding memories and Wiccan history from practising witch and founder of the famed Treadwells Bookshop Christina Oakley Harrington. Or check out Politics and the Moon, a special debate in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing: what legal, ethical, political rights do we have over the Moon? 6 0 J U LY 2 0 1 9
26th July: closing parties The festival draws to a close at the Queen’s House with Youth Take Over, a unique party created by young producers. And make time for the Moon Garden where you can bliss out amid magical blooms that only blossom at night. Moon Festival is the recipient of Arts Council England’s, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Royal Borough of Greenwich funds and is part of Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Festivals for summer 2019 to raise the profile of Woolwich by delivering an arts and heritage led events programme. The aim is to increase local residents’ pride and engagement in where they live, and to position Woolwich as a developing tourism destination.. For full programme visit www.moonfestival.co.uk
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Gregg Wallace’s Supper Club
at London’s Only Super Yacht Hotel, Sunborn London
Head Chef Paul Hedgley
glass staircase and vast decked areas, ideal for sundowners looking out across the skyline of the city of London. The 128-metre yacht offers 136 spacious yacht bedrooms and suites spread over its 5 decks. Luxury on board facilities include the fine dining Land’s End restaurant, Sundown cocktail bar, Auditorium and Cinema room, Sky Lounge, multiple event spaces and the Symphony Therapy Rooms. Located adjacent to the ExCel centre and close to London City Airport and Canary Wharf, Sunborn London is the ideal base for the business traveller. However, the hotel’s luxury accommodation and facilities also provide a haven for the leisure traveller to enjoy local attractions including the O2, Greenwich and the Emirates Airline. Special Package rate which includes nightly rate and a supper club ticket for two is £300 (£150 for room + £75 for each ticket) For more information visit www.sunbornhotels. com/london/gregg-wallaces-supper-club-atsunborn-london. To book, email reservations@sunbornlondon.com
“Gregg Wallace, head chef Paul Hegley and the team at Sunborn London want to create a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal”
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unborn London has announced an exclusive evening with Gregg Wallace on Sunday 28 July 2019. This will be a supper club hosted in the Land’s End Restaurant aboard London’s only super yacht hotel. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a glass of Pimm’s before retreating to the long sharing table, which Gregg will host for the evening. Gregg Wallace, head chef Paul Hegley and the team at Sunborn London want to create a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal, in a good old fashioned tech-free manner, sharing a table and making conversation with your neighbours, rather than being distracted by texts, calls and social media. From 6.30pm, writer, media personality and most famously known for co-presenting MasterChef, Gregg will be delighting his guests with a tasting menu. Commencing with the ‘Land’s End Sharer’, a delicious platter including truffle honey, Salcombe gin cured Chalk Stream trout, Cornish mackerel and more. Followed by a Surrey Farm Rib of Beef and then ending with something sweet, a delightful whipped panacotta and fresh strawberries. The breath-taking Sunborn super yacht hotel is unprecedented in the capital; the decoration maintains the charm and sophistication of a classic sailing yacht with teak wood accents, a sweeping
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“S-Thetics is a one-stop shop for world-class non surgical treatments for face and body.” • The Hydrafacial • 1 of 4 European launch clinics for EMSculpt, the world’s 1st FDAapproved device to build muscle and burn fat • 1St clinic in England outside London to launch SculpSure, FDA approved body contouring and fat reduction treatment • Cosmetic injectables including Juvederm facial fillers and muscle relaxing injections • Laser skin rejuvenation • Femilift laser treatment for vaginal tightening and stress urinary incontinence • Radiofrequency skin tightening and microneedling • VISIA digital skin imaging and VECTRA full body imaging The “S” in S-Thetics is Miss Sherina Balaratnam (MBBS, MRCS, MSc (UCL)) a fully qualified surgeon and cosmetic doctor with extensive plastic surgical training who has devoted the last nine years of her medical career to specialising in the latest non-surgical cosmetic treatment innovations. Her subtle and highly personalised approach to facial rejuvenation has earned her a place as one of the UK’s leading non-surgical cosmetic specialists. She regularly trains other healthcare professionals on advanced injectable techniques and the consultation process. She holds the prestigious title of “Local Country Ambassador” (LCA) for Allergan, the manufacturers of BOTOX® and the Juvederm® range of dermal fillers. As one of only nine UK surgeons and doctors selected as an LCA, she regularly trains and mentors other health care professionals in advanced injectable techniques and treatment strategies such as the MD Codes™. In February 2018, Miss Balaratnam was selected by world-renowned Brazilian plastic surgeon and creator of the MD Codes™, Dr Mauricio de Maio, as one of his world’s “Top 50 injectors.”
Brides Magazine Cosmetic Beauty Guide
“Miss Balaratnam’s super discreet S-Thetics clinic is based in a 200-year-old coach house just off Beaconsfield’s High Street: there’s no sign, it doesn’t look clinic-y, and high profile clients make the easy 35-minute drive for her seamless Botox and filler work, high-tech body treatments and skin programmes.” Daily Telegraph, Olivia Falcon’s Black Book of Names to Know
“When it comes to looking good and feeling great, Sherina Balaratnam is a name you’ll want to know. A fully qualified surgeon with a background in reconstructive surgery, she’s made it her business to master the latest non-surgical cosmetic treatment innovations. Literally.” Tatler 2018 Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Guide
Winner of ‘Clinic Reception Team of the Year, UK and Ireland’ At the 2018 / 2019 Aesthetics Awards
Winner of ‘Best Clinic South England’ At the 2017 / 2018 Aesthetics Awards WINNER 2017
THE IS CLINICAL AWARD FOR BEST CLINIC SOUTH ENGLAND
Winner of ‘Best New Practice South England and Wales’ At the 2016 / 2017 MyFaceMyBody Awards
As well as being renowned for advanced cosmetic injectable treatments, at S-Thetics we have a key focus on skin health, with treatments ranging from medical grade facials through to acne and scarring management using topical cosmeceuticals, microneedling and laser skin resurfacing. As Featured In: The Times Raconteur ‘Skincare and Dermatology’ and ‘Future of Skincare’ supplements, Brides Magazine, Tatler, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Good Housekeeping Magazine, You magazine, Coutts Magazine and more.
Named Miss Sherina Balaratnam 1 of the UK’s Top 5 Doctors for Dermal Filler treatment In the Tatler 2019 / 2020 Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide P. 01494 670990 E. info@sthetics.co.uk www.sthetics.co.uk
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with Mr Ahid Abood, Consultant Plastic Surgeon
“There are so many things I enjoy about my job!
What made you want to be a plastic surgeon? I was fascinated with the broad range of techniques used by plastic surgeons and the ability to operate all over the body and treat a variety of conditions. Being able to carry out a complex reconstructive procedure and to make it look aesthetically pleasing is extremely satisfying. What do you enjoy most about your job? There are so many things! I find it incredibly rewarding making a positive change to people’s lives and I enjoy the technical challenges of surgery. I’m fortunate enough to be able to work both in the NHS and also to have my own private clinic. Each setting enables me to meet a wide range of people with very different issues. What are the most common cosmetic procedures? The most common procedures I carry out are breast enlargement, breast reduction and tummytuck surgery. This is probably a reflection of the most popular procedures in the UK in general. How should patients research their plastic surgeon? 7 0 J U LY 2 0 1 9
I’m frequently surprised by how little people have researched me before their initial consultation. If someone is considering cosmetic surgery then at the very least they should make sure that their surgeon is on the specialist register for plastic surgery which is held by the General Medical Council (GMC). In the UK, full members of BAPRAS have all had full specialist training (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery). What do you think about the idea of going overseas for cosmetic surgery? Generally speaking, it’s a bad idea. There are some very well-trained plastic surgeons outside the UK but it can difficult to check. Other countries have different standards and systems which makes it difficult to find out if a surgeon overseas is fully trained. No procedure is free from risk and complications can occur whether your surgery is carried out in the UK or abroad. However, if you choose to have your surgery in the UK , the consultant plastic surgeon who undertook the surgery will provide you with any necessary aftercare. This kind of reassurance cannot easily be provided when travelling overseas. 0800 233 5088. referral@skinscarclinic.co.uk www.skinscarclinic.co.uk
I find it incredibly rewarding making a positive change to people’s lives and I enjoy the technical challenges of surgery. I’m fortunate enough to be able to work both in the NHS and also to have my own private clinic”
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Book your consultation: 0800 233 5088 mr Ahid Abood mA Cantab m.Sc fRCS (Plast) Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon T: 08002335088 | E:referral@skinscarclinic.co.uk | Location: Harley Street, London www.skinscarclinic.co.uk
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BEAUTY & FASHION “The core range is all about essential denim pieces and luxurious accessories, made from the softest leather”
bold style Make a bold style statement with the Vanilla Fly Protea Velvet Tote Bag, it is sure to be admired from a distance. Made from heavy velvet, this luxurious tote bag has a cotton lining and features two large cream protea blooms against a bright orange patterned background. www.hurnandhurn.com
sushi anyone? These clever socks are sure to brighten up your day! This is the Sushi Socks Box from Dollydagger. www.dollydagger.com
TIMELESS BRITISH STYLE Named after the place it originated, which is famed as the heart of the Peaky Blinders and has recently been awarded the Coolest Neighbourhood in Britain by the Sunday Times*, Digbeth Official create luxury women’s clothing and accessories. The small team of industry experts have utilised their knowledge to source and create products that define understated style. The core range is all about essential denim pieces and luxurious accessories, made from the softest leather that will age beautifully. The brand perfectly encapsulates the heart of where it was founded, which is known as Birmingham’s Creative Quarter. A Digbeth product bears the hallmarks of quality craftsmanship, carefully selected materials and attention right down to the finest detail. The collections are available to buy now at www.digbethofficial.co.uk
sunshine days We just love this Semi Circle Sun Necklace by Misskukie Jewellery. An eye catching blend of geometric symmetries, this piece is sure to stand out this summer. www.misskukie.com
silver beauties This pair of pretty dragonfly earrings is for pierced ears, hand-crafted in fine quality 925 sterling silver. Annabel James uses traditional jewellery making techniques. www.annabeljames.co.uk 7 2 J U LY 2 0 1 9
WE LOVE strike it lucky Make your own luck with a pair of hallmarked silver lucky sixpence cufflinks. The genuine sixpences are cleaned and are set in handmade hallmarked solid silver cufflink backs and can be personalised with a name, date or short message on the back. www.hersey.co.uk
Perfect for summer – The Penny Knot Mule in Candy Stripe by Loeffler Randall. £345, available online at www.loefflerrandall.com
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New bed wetting clinic opens at Spire Thames Valley Hospital Ms Katy Parker,
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id you know, around 12% of seven to nine year-olds regularly wet the bed? And for a small number (1.5-2%), the problem can continue into their teenage and adult years.* At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we have opened an exciting project - a night-time bed wetting clinic for children. Known as “nocturnal enuresis,” this is when a child unconsciously wets the bed whilst they’re asleep. Our nocturnal enuresis service is a nurse-lead specialist clinic to help children and young people get dry at night time. Managed by Ms Katy Parker, our Children and Young People’s lead nurse, the service will be available for children aged five years and above. The nocturnal enuresis clinic will be held at Spire Thames Valley Hospital, where all appointments are available after school, so children do not have to take time off to attend. Three main reasons why children wet the bed: • Their bladders don’t stretch enough to hold all the wee they make at night. • They produce too much wee at night. • They don’t wake up when their bladder sends a signal that it’s full.
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Children and Young People’s lead nurse
There are many reasons why children are still wet at night-time, so we undertake a full assessment to design a tailored plan to suit them. We understand night-time bed wetting does not only affect the child; it affects the whole family. Bed wetting can be difficult and tiring to manage at home, so it’s important you can seek support from a specialist nurse - as parents this ensures you have all the relevant information and support to help you and your child become dry at night time. An appointment at our nurse-lead enuresis clinic will consist of a pre-assessment phone call, an information pack, an initial consultation and subsequent follow-up appointments for as long as you need them. Katy Parker is our leading Children and Young People’s Nurse with special interest in nighttime wetting here at Spire Thames Valley Hospital. As our Paediatric Lead, she is looking forward to welcoming children, young people and families into this clinic. If you would like book an appointment at our nocturnal enuresis clinic, simply call us on 01753 467616. *Data source: PCF Paediatric Continence Commissioning Guide
“Our nocturnal enuresis service is a nurse-lead specialist clinic to help children and young people get dry at night time”
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Hill and Friends
words: sj sandhu
in New York 2006 - the love that I have for him is beyond words. How do you balance home life with your demanding career? Like other single mothers - with difficulty! I try to give my absolute all to both, whilst not be too hard on myself when things go wrong! Where is your favourite place to be? Home in London is where the heart is - or New York! What does “you time” look like? An addictive box-set, face mask and a bar of chocolate! How would you describe your co-founder Georgia Fendley? Welsh, fierce, passionate, brilliant, and one-of-akind! What two beauty products can you not live without? • Lucas’ Papaw Balm • Maybelline Great Lash Mascara What do you tell yourself when things aren’t going so well? “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” (Oscar Wilde)
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mma Hill CBE is a British-born designer and is responsible for designing some of the most iconic bags in the world; Hill was accessories designer for Burberry before moving to New York, where she spent 13 years with Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs. She became creative director for Mulberry in 2008 where Kate Moss took the prototype of her very first design. She and Georgia Fendley founded Hill and Friends in 2014 during a moment of ‘martini-fuelled madness’. The ethos of the brand is about great design, quality, ethical practice and honest price value. I had the pleasure of interviewing Emma to find out more about the woman behind the brand. Where do you draw inspiration? Anywhere and everywhere - I love people watching and have been known to run after strangers to secretly take a photo of their bag! I adore vintage, all things leopard, 70s graphics and cartoon characters like the Mr. Men or the Beano’s Minnie the Minx. What were the most memorable moments in your career and life? Being awarded a CBE, for services to British fashion by the Queen in 2012. The most memorable moment in my life was the birth of my son Hudson,
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“The bags are a fusion of quality, craftsmanship and luxury, with the appeal of a brand created for real people”
Do you have a mantra you live by? “Dream big and work bigger!” (Keith Hill - my late Father) What is the backbone of Hill and Friends? Our motto of “Fashion just got friendlier” is evident in our ‘Smiley’ logo. The bags are a fusion of quality, craftsmanship and luxury, with the appeal of a brand created for real people! We are female founded and deliberately named ourselves Hill & Friends as our bags are made with love, laughter and passion. We believe in creating cherished pieces that outlast seasonal trends. Our bags are made in England by the finest craftspeople, in a factory with a 150-year leather goods heritage, and that to me is priceless. What makes the perfect handbag? The ability to become your new BFF! What does luxury look like to you? Luxury to me is about how something is made and having something that makes you feel wonderful. In terms of life, nothing equals luxury to me more than time with friends and family. My personal favourites are the Happy Cross-Body Chain Bag in Oxblood or maybe the black pebbled calf ? Find your New BFF bag at www.hillandfriends.com
Happy shopping everyone… Thank you for letting me share. Until next time Ladies & Gents STOP, LOOK, BREATHE Sj x sksandhu79
01494 258586 | hello@hillvision.co.uk 53 Hill Ave, Amersham, HP6 5BX
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Castle View Retirement Living ‘I
haven’t laughed as much in years’ exclaims a brand new resident at Castle View and that sums up the general atmosphere at Windsor’s latest retirement village. Castle View, is the brainchild of Robin Hughes, CEO and Founder of Castle Retirement Living. He is Windsor born and bred and has used his decades of experience in the retirement industry to bring to the Royal Borough the very latest in retirement living. It must be good because one of the first residents to move in was his Mum! Having visited every retirement village in the UK, Robin, also has taken many influences from New Zealand where retirement living is well established. Thousands of hours have been poured into every detail from the beautiful glass rooftop Sky Lounge to the exact positioning of the plentiful plug sockets Castle View has a 24 hour reception which provides a personal touch, care and security to residents. There is CCTV in all the communal areas including the underground car park. 1,2 & 3 bedroomed very thoughtfully arranged
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apartments are available. Details such as raised washing machines and tumble dryers, movement sensitive lighting and carousel shelving in the fully equipped kitchens make living at Castle View intuitive, invisibly aiding independence well into later years. General feedback on the wheelchair friendly apartments are ‘There is more living space than I had before’ and ‘The room sizes are the same as my house’. So what is the difference in retirement living to living in a private apartment? The key difference is being part of a like-minded, warm and friendly community. Castle View’s two bars, lounge, cafe and restaurant inspire meet ups, socialising and family and friend gatherings. No fuss, no bother everything laid on to be convenient and convivial. For it’s urban location, a 15 min walk from Windsor Town Centre and 20 mins from Heathrow by car, Castle View also has a surprising amount of garden area and outside space. Every apartment has either a large balcony for tables and chairs or patio areas on the ground floor. Pets are also welcome on the ground floor. Like everything else at Castle View the team running it have been handpicked providing a caring, friendly atmosphere with support and care on hand if required. The final comment has to be its’ name sake, the view of Windsor Castle. From the communal Sky Lounge residents can enjoy views right across Windsor and the surrounding areas and not least, the spectacular previously unseen views of Windsor Castle. It is also possible to savour these views from your apartment as the Sky Deck apartments have just been released. For more information or to book a viewing please contact Ruth Wilson on 01753 378127 or visit our website www.castleviewwindsor.co.uk.
“Like everything else at Castle View the team running it have been handpicked providing a caring, friendly atmosphere”
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• Full one-stop breast check up with Consultant Surgeon assessment, mammogram, ultrasound scan and biopsies if needed • Same day appointments available • No GP referral needed • All insurance plans accepted • For patients not insured, fixed price breast check up and breast treatment packages available from £595 • State of the Art digital mammography • Breast cancer surgery and treatment available for insured and self pay patients • Breast reconstruction & onco plastic surgery
To book an appointment, contact 01753 439313 or info@thamesbreastclinic.com www.thamesbreastclinic.com
• Cosmetic breast surgery For patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently awaiting surgery in the NHS, we can offer immediate surgery with fixed price self pay packages. Please call to find out more.
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BEING BOLD WTH COLOUR
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A bold two-piece suit is a must-have this season, says Katie Wright 8 0 J U LY 2 0 1 9
emember when the only people who wore suits to work were corporate career hustlers? Now though, the grey check blazer has become a style staple for women - everybody’s got at least one in their wardrobe - and suit jackets aren’t just for office workers any more. The tailoring boom continues for spring/ summer, but this time it comes with an explosion of colour too. On the SS19 catwalks, bright trouser suits in sunset shades were everywhere, from scarlet red at Balenciaga and tangerine at Roksanda, to salmon pink at Peter Pilotto and chartreuse at Emporio Armani. Saturated hues are what these two-piece ensembles all had in common, but suit cuts varied, with both single and double-breasted jackets teamed with slouchy and slim-cut trousers. There’s lots of variety on the high street too, from boxy blazers to cute cropped jackets, so you can find your new summer staple with ease. The sunny tailoring trend lends itself well to office life, of course - a hot pink suit is the definition of power dressing in 2019. But, like winter’s ubiquitous check blazer, a mustard or tangerine jacket can also come in very handy as a holiday cover-up. Equally, you can dress down a two-piece as well, by adding a vintage T-shirt and white Adidas Gazelles. It’s not just about daywear, either - take the tailoring trend into party mode by teaming a onebutton suit jacket with a lacy camisole, crop top, or (if you dare) nothing underneath at all.
Red One-Button Blazer, £37.99, available from Bonprix
Mustard Plain Coloured Blazer, £38; Lightweight Tie Front Cullottes, £20, available from Bonmarche
Hot Pink Milano Blazer, £42 (was £60), available from Laura Ashley
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garden – Keep it local for everything house and home – I M A G E : S PA C E R S
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INTERIORS NEUTRAL TERRITORY
“Attention to detail is key with neutral interiors – the smallest differences make the world of difference when you’re working within a narrow palette,” explains Original BTC founder Peter Bowles. “Layering hand-crafted, natural textures and finishes brings warmth to your scheme, while interesting shapes create movement and rhythm when juxtaposed against pale walls. www.originalbtc.com
DRAMA QUEEN
Bring depth, drama, ambience and colour to your bathroom with a made-to-measure wallpaper mural from Wallsauce. Providing your walls aren’t susceptible to water flow or heavy splashes and your bathroom is well ventilated, you can enjoy your favourite designs whilst relaxing in the most peaceful room in the home. Simply select your wallpaper mural, enter your dimensions and choose either the classic or premium paste-the-wall material. www.wallsauce.com
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SIP IN STYLE
Take your coffee or tea break back in time with Chase and Wonder’s quintessentially British beakers. Inspired by Victorian journals, a marvellous medley of ephemera, essentials, messages and motifs are emblazoned across the Britishmade fine china mugs, using a unique collage technique combining technology, typography and illustration. www.chaseandwonder.com 8 4 J U LY 2 0 1 9
“For a riotous colour blast to rev up interior spaces the new Audenza range of faux plants has it all. Bright and breezy plants in vibrant hues, because after all green doesn’t have to be green and life doesn’t have to be boring. Colour it up and live life to the full in a saturated colour world full of happiness.” – Jacqui Brooks, Co-founder www.audenza.com
GET TO WORK
Elevate your output with Ligne Roset’s creative and pioneering home office furniture. Compact and feminine, the Roll desk by Mario Ferrarini features a beautifully organic walnut veneer multi-ply top on a black lacquered frame, with a port at the rear for easy passage of cables. Make work less of a chore with the wallmounted Nubo and innovative. www.ligne-roset.com/uk
think pink
Pink is undoubtedly the colour of the moment! We love this super storage: pink & gold painted wooden hexagon occasional tables. Perfect for the modern contemporary or Scandi living room with hints of the luxe glam style. Tops lift off to reveal storage compartment perfect for smaller spaces. www.melodymaison.co.uk
Beautiful wardrobes and bookcases, manufactured in the UK, designed to complement any home. Wardrobes starting from ÂŁ3,950.00 (double hanging, Middlesex door, delivered installed and hand finished, subject to location) Please contact to arrange design consultation mark@english-furniture.com www.wardrobeandbookcase.co.uk
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Poggenpohl LUXURY KITCHENS P oggenpohl has always been a pioneer. For over 125 years, their team has been developing, designing and producing luxury kitchens in their factory in Herford. Social transformation, foresight into emerging trends and the needs of people are Poggenpohl’s core values, bringing their exceptionally high standard to customers all over the world. The kitchen means something different to each individual. Workshop or workplace, adventure area or recipe haven, separate or at the heart of the home, a solo encounter or with family and friends. Sometimes it is dominant and noble, and at other times it retreats and integrates quietly into the living space. Poggenpohl creates options for every lifestyle and independent person, utilising their years of experience to ensure the highest level of quality.
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Poggenpohl Marlow opened in May 2019; From the outside, a sleek and stylish façade complimenting the unspoilt beauty and elegant charm of Marlow High Street. Behind the freshly renovated facade, customers can expect a modern contrasting range: the award-winning +VENOVO with its elegant, functional and minimalist design. True innovation in kitchen design must take its cues from how people actually live, as well as current architectural and socio-cultural trends. For German manufacturer +VENOVO, Poggenpohl has done exactly that. As a testament to the innovation, the design has recently garnered two prestigious awards: the German Design Award 2019 and the ‘Best of Best’ ICONIC AWARD: Innovative Interior 2019. The design represents a genuine rethinking of the kitchen. Through detailed analysis, Poggenpohl identified the specific demands of the space, recognising different trends and adapting to the customer’s needs. With more people living in cities than ever before and flexibility characterising urban life, our dwellings are required to be fluid; almost the exact opposite of our past counterparts. In our careers, we frequently take on new challenges that involve relocation and lifestyle changes, so our homes need to empower this. And as a society, we love to continually reinterpret the spaces we live in, which should always be encouraged. poggenpohl.com. marlow@poggenpohl.com
“The design represents a genuine rethinking of the kitchen”
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Advanced Carpentry DB Advanced Carpentry and Joinery was established in 1998 by Damian Bednarkiewicz
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aving worked predominantly within London, the business has earned an excellent reputation for producing high quality specialist and bespoke joinery to an array of private clients, architects and building contractors. Damian has contracted on numerous occasions to Sir Antony Gormley, creator of the infamous ‘Angel Of The North’ sculpture. There are two arms to the business –the manufacture and fitting of tailor-made windows and doors, and the conception, design and manufacture of sophisticated, hand-crafted furniture.
The Windows Db Advanced Carpentry and Joinery have worked on the most challenging of projects involving Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. Covering in and around the City of London, Mayfair, Kensington and Chelsea the team are often working within very strict compliance guidelines and have to be flexible in their
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approach in order to achieve the desired finish.
The Furniture From conception through to fruition, DB Advance Carpentry will design and manufacture bespoke products to meet the needs of their discerning clients. Furniture that needs to fit into a specific space, built to match an existing style or a design – made to measure can all be achieved through the attention to detail, skill and experience of the DB Advanced Carpentry team. Sophisticated, hand crafted traditional, as well as contemporary furniture – created using traditional skills and artisan technology all made in the UK. High durability and attention to detail is evident in their craftsmanship - transforming your ideas into a reality. Members of the British Wood making Federation and FENSA accredited. Holders of the British Standard Approved Surveyor and Installer NVQ
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Level 3 certificates. Mindful of the impact general joinery processes may have on global ecosystems they pride themselves on using environmentally friendly materials made to FSC standards by UK suppliers. Always aiming to offer the highest standards in the industry whilst delivering value for money to their customers. 07957 370 421 or 0208 838 5015 e-mail: office@db-carpentry-joinery.com www.db-carpentry-joinery.com
“Sophisticated, hand crafted traditional, as well as contemporary furniture�
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SPACERS TILE AND WOOD FLOORING LTD
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“When you choose to buy your tiles or flooring from Spacers you are assured that it is among some of the best available in the world…”
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pacers Tile and Wood Flooring have been supplying high quality Engineered Oak floors, Porcelain Wall and floor tiles, mosaics, glass and Natural Stone tiles to the retail and commercial sector for over 25 years. We have worked closely with our factories to produce a range of wood flooring and Porcelain Tiles that not only mirror current trends but is technically and environmentally the most advanced available. All our Engineered Oak is thoroughly tested, is EUTR compliant and SVLK certified. The top layer is genuine Western European Oak. None of it is Chinese or Siberian so you are assured of its source and quality. The ‘Core” (the important bit) is constructed of single species Plantation Hevea (Rubberwood). It doesn’t grow naturally in South East Asia so is farmed for this purpose. As the Hevea tree nears the end of its rubber producing life it is felled and immediately replaced with a younger sapling that not only uses up more harmful CO2 but also produces more rubber. The Hevea used for the core of all our wood flooring has a density similar to Oak giving our floors unsurpassed stability in all different climates and environments. Hevea will always outperform any plywood or softwood cored material found in so many cheaper alternative wood floors. The back layer construction is also a locally grown plantation pine species, which again adds to the already excellent stability of our flooring. The vast majority of our wood flooring has
undergone some degree of hand finishing ensuring a consistent high quality, high performance wood floor. This hand finishing gives each of our floors a ‘bespoke’ feel. Our ‘Antique’ finished floors all feature textures and surfaces produced entirely by hand rather than automation that gives each style a unique feel in terms of grain and colour. All of our Oak floors are treated with the specifically designed Extreme Matt Oil. Using German technology from Klump Coatings in Stuttgart these oils, as long as the floor is kept clean during installation and undergoes some form of regular basic domestic cleaning, will require no further applications throughout the floors life. Our own range of Porcelain is given the same level of commitment in its design and manufacture as our wood, reflecting our commitment to bringing our customers the best possible products available. But its not only Porcelain tiles and Wood flooring our showrooms can offer you…. We have vast displays of Natural Stone, Glass Tiles, Mosaics and wood effect tiles from most of the biggest names in the business. Not only that but we are also main dealers for Amtico and Karndean with the most up to date ‘studio design’ stands in house that display their products beautifully. When you choose to buy your tiles or flooring from Spacers you are assured that it is among some of the best available in the world….Our staff are helpful and vastly experienced and will assist you throughout the design and selection process in a modern friendly environment. Visit our website for a virtual tour of the showrooms or to see a selection of some of the remarkable products we can supply. Alternatively simply pop into one of our showrooms to meet our staff and let them guide you through the extensive displays and discuss your project. We look forward to seeing you very soon…. Spacers Tile And Wood Flooring 1A Brickwall Lane, Ruislip, Middlesex Ha4 8Jr 01895 621651; www.spacers-uk.com info@spacers-uk.com Maidenhead – Tile and Wood Flooring Showroom:, 18 King Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1EF; 01628 624546
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1A Brickwall Lane, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8JR - 01895 621 651 18 King Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1EF - 01628 624 546
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PELARGONIUM POWER
Garden designer Claudia de Yong offers tips on how to make a statement with this colourful stalwart summer plant Award-winning garden designer Claudia de Yong says: “To create a low maintenance garden without compromising on colour and visual interest, look for plants like pelargoniums that can be grown with minimal aftercare, and still remain healthy and happy throughout the summer.”
She offers the following tips... Combine varieties: There are more than 500 varieties, from scented-leaf to trailing ivy specimens along with upright bushy regals. Combining different varieties together creates a beautiful, eyecatching range of colours and growth habits - even the foliage variations can be stunning. Use block colour: Choose a single colour theme and colour-block your pelargoniums to create a strong statement. Include them in borders: Pelargoniums aren’t just for pots and planters, they also grow beautifully in herbacious borders - combine with Nepeta (Catmint), Erigeron (Mexican fleabane), Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ (Wallflower) or Salvia Caradonna (Balkan Clary) for bee-loving visual interest. Go vertical: Create a vertical ‘garden’ of pelargoniums by affixing pots to walls, fences or balconies - an effective way to create privacy. Take them indoors: Pelargoniums love being in a sunny spot indoors too - planting single varieties in simple terracotta pots for the kitchen table or work surface brings summer inside. Alternatively, use them as cut flowers - pelargoniums will last for up to three weeks in a vase.
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re you looking for low-maintenance, high impact colour this summer with patio pots, beds and borders? For quick-fix glorious garden style, look no further than the pelargonium, which needs so little watering and should thrive in a sunny spot through summer and into autumn. A staggering 40 million are planted in UK gardens each year. Pelargoniums are commonly known as geraniums, but this is wrong as true geraniums are hardy, herbaceous plants which are often used as fillers in borders come June, when the perennial cranesbill geraniums act as terrific ground cover and provide great colour too. The naming problem occurred in the 17th century when the first pelargoniums were brought to Europe and were called geraniums, due to their similarity to the perennial plant, and so the name geranium stuck. Pelargoniums store water in their stems, which makes them highly versatile when it comes to planting, so be creative - disused drain pipes, chimney pots, even a wellington boot or two - these garden troopers will thrive. Planting pelargoniums into containers is among the quickest and most rewarding ways to fill a terrace, balcony or garden with vibrant colour, transforming even the plainest outside space into a feelgood oasis with a Mediterranean vibe. 9 2 J U LY 2 0 1 9
“Pelargoniums store water in their stems, which makes them highly versatile when it comes to planting, so be creative”
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ashions and trends may come and go but year in, year out, the world’s most famous horticultural event never fails to spark us all to have a spring fling and take inspiration from its fabulous flowery displays. We’re talking about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, of course. Whether or not you made it to the gardening extravaganza in person, embracing blooms in home styling won’t be a challenge - and there’s a vivid landscape to pick from. “We’re seeing more adventurous colour and fabric selections coming through when it comes to upholstery, and our love of florals continues to flourish,” says Vanessa Hurley-Perera, chief product officer, Sofa.com “These bold choices are increasingly popular for accent pieces, such as armchairs, footstools and cushions,” she adds. “Long gone are the days of matching three-piece suites and itsy-bitsy prints - customers are plumping for larger designs and brilliantly bold tones.” Check out our favourite floral finds to shop now...
Snowdrop 2 Seat Sofa in Periwinkle Chelsea Bloom “For SS19 we’ve developed a new floral fabric, Chelsea Bloom, in Periwinkle (Blue) and Petunia (Pink), which features large blooming flowers against a dark background,” says Hurley-Perera. “The dramatic design appears to have almost been hand-painted onto your sofa, and works beautifully amongst our rich and vibrant colour scheme of super soft velvets.” £1640 (other items from a selection), Sofa.com 9 4 J U LY 2 0 1 9
Millport Pair of Small Fabric Scatter Cushions You can never have too many cushions, especially when pretty pink sprigs are planted among the greenery. £75, Furniture Village
Yankee Candle Salt Mist Rose Yankee Candle are celebrating their 50th anniversary with 16 limited-edition fragrances. We love Salt Mist Rose, which first came to light in the Nineties, and is characterised by ‘the beautiful scent of delicate roses by the sea’. £23.99, The Yankee Candle Company
Morrisons Flourish Jug This gorgeous jug imbibes a meadow of wild flowers. £14, Morrisons
Morrisons Flourish Duvet Cover & Pillowcases Sulphur Meadow Bouquet This new Flourish range brings the countryside one step closer to home with its blousy florals, ditsy prints and sweet wildlife illustrations which feel like a breath of fresh air. From £16; Ditsy Bedspread, £27; Bumblebee Cushion, £8, Morrisons
Face Imprint Plant Pots and Vases, available in White, Green and Taupe As if these quirky plant pots aren’t eye-catching enough, they could give your favourite house plant a new lease of life. £10.95-£17.95 each, Graham and Green
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r and Mrs Solomon visited our showroom after being recommended by a friend. Their project involved some building work and they were looking for a company that could
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manage the complete project. “We had looked at a few other companies before we visited K&B Studios but we really wanted someone to take control and organise everything for us,” says Mr Solomon. “We took down a wall to create one big room and Sue was able to arrange this building work as well as all of the other trades involved in creating the new kitchen. Everything was managed really well, there was no wasted time and we had our lovely new kitchen within 5 weeks.” It was important for Mrs Solomon to see some real kitchens before deciding on the style of her new kitchen. She was delighted to find the Mackintosh in painted Limestone in the showroom and chose this without hesitation. The lovely calm neutral colour theme was continued with the addition of Silestone worktops in Eternal Staturario. Bringing together the two rooms meant the Solomon’s had enough space for a beautiful central island. This creates a focal point for the room, and acts as a meeting place to socialise. It also provides great functionality with an in built hob and plenty of storage. “We really love the new kitchen,” says Mr Solomon. “We get so much more use out of the space now that we have room for all the family to be in the kitchen, we can watch TV and talk as well as come together to eat. “The project was a considerable investment for us but it was well worth the money. K & B Studios did a great job, and we would be more than happy to recommend them to others.” www.kbstudios.co.uk
“We get so much more use out of the space now that we have room for all the family to be in the kitchen, we can watch TV and talk as well as come together to eat”
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