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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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HOUSE & GARDEN

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22 & 25 OCTOBER

Cliveden - Autumn floristry workshops We are delighted to launch our new Autumn floristry workshops this October. Create a beautiful posy inspired by the blooms and natural foliage found in Cliveden’s Grade I listed gardens - perfect to decorate your home or to give as a gift. We are delighted to launch our new Autumn floristry workshops at Cliveden this October. Inspired by the blooms and natural foliage in the Grade l listed gardens, our florist will help you prepare the perfect posy to take home or give as a gift. Book on 01628 605069.

Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6 0JA

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Halloween Half Term at the River & Rowing Museum Henley’s River & Rowing Museum will be bursting with spooky fun this half term, so why not get dressed up in your most spooktacular costume and join in? The Museum has a packed half term calendar of family activities, including Halloween in the Wild Wood, dragon boats and minibeasts! And what’s more, the Museum is still bursting with bears, some much more grizzly than others. Bears! Exhibition Open until Sun 3 November. children’s workshops: Make a Model Dragon Boat 28 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm Forest Friends: 29 Oct 10.30am – 12.30pm Family Day: Halloween in the Wild Wood 31 Oct 10.30am – 4pm children’s workshops: Towers and Turrets: 1 Nov 10.30am -12.30pm www.rrm.co.uk

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8-19 OCTOBER & 25-30 november

TEN TIMES TABLE Ten Times Table is the inaugural production of The Classic Comedy Theatre Company, produced by Bill Kenwright and his team behind The Agatha Christie, The Classic Thriller and The Classic Screen To Stage theatre companies. Between them, these companies have enjoyed over 15 years of theatrical success across the UK. 8-19 October: Theatre Royal Windsor, 32 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PS 25-30 November: Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX

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Missenden Abbey Pumpkin Carve Spooktacular Bring the kids along to our spooktacular afternoon filled with lots of fun activities. There will be creepy colouring, a spooky cake sale and this Halloween event wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin carving! Costumes are welcome and there may even be a little surprise in store for those dressed for the occasion.

Entry is £3 per person. All proceeds will go towards the Rainbow Trust Charity; supporting families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. Refreshments will be available and all under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Limited availability. Bookings only. To pre-register and guarnetee your place, please head to our website or call reception on 01494 866811. (When booking please give us your name, number of pumpkins needed and how you heard about this event) 12pm - 3pm, £3 per person Missenden Abbey, London Road, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD

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WHERE INSPIRATION BLOOMS Our monthly pick of the very best upcoming craft and wellness workshops.

All classes suitable for beginners.

19 October

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING 11.30am-2pm. Try your hand at screen, lino or block printing techniques.

19 October

7, 14 & 21 october

Pottery Throwing for Beginners Short Course at Queens Park Arts Centre Pottery throwing for beginners with Charlie Butters. Running on three consecutive Monday evenings, you will learn all about the basics of throwing clay at the potters wheel to make cylinders. Clay included, plus firing and glazing for three pots. Places must be booked in advance; suitable for students aged 16+ and adults.

7pm-9pm, £65/£55 members for whole course.

Queens Park Arts Centre, Queens Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 7RT

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23 October

AUTUMN WATERCOLOUR MASTERCLASS 10.30am - 1.00pm. Learn to paint leaves, acorns and conkers in their Autumn glory.

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Day of the Dead Party Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday on 2nd November celebrating those no longer with us still being part of our thoughts.Whereas Halloween is about fright, this is the continuum of life and death. Many don elaborate make-up, costumes and dress as skeletons and given the Mexican origin, tequila is the name of the game where we have created a number of tequila cocktails ready to wake the dead! We welcome back International DJ Lyndsay Evans this time with her joining into the beats with her drums, and along with a tequila cocktail on arrival we will serve Mexican canapés and finger food. £50pp.

Book at www.copperhousebar.co.uk/whatson Copper House Bar, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 3BA

VINTAGE KNITTING MACHINE WORKSHOP 3pm-5.30pm. Retro fun in this speedy craft session.

26 October

INTRODUCTION TO THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE 10am-1pm. A hands-on practical workshop by local teacher Julia Brammer.

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Milton Keynes Autumn Foraging Courses The course starts with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. We’ll then set off for about 2.5 hours of foraging around the wood, teaching you how to identify the different edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that we find.We will finish the day off with a light wild food lunch based on what we have found.

Shenley Wood Car Park, Merlewood Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 6AA

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INTRO TO ARM KNITTING – KNIT A THROW 10-12noon. Knit a snuggly bed throw with your arms!

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CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRS - WINDSOR Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2019, Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor SL4 5JJ “We are really looking forward to attending the Fair and meeting visitors who want to find out more about their possessions in terms of popularity at auction, background as well as the value. Our free valuation service will offer advice to those who are keen to start collecting as well as people who are downsizing and would like to discuss their options – everyone is welcome! “Thomas Forrester There are live demonstrations by exhibiting artists and an interactive area with artist-led workshops run by Craft Coop, where everyone is welcome to try their hand and uncover a new talent.

For the youngsters the children’s Art Quest activity trail combines general questions about art, technique and things that can be found at the fair – with a prize for every entrant

The largest art fairs outside London!

Come and experience the unique buzz of Contemporary Art Fairs - Windsor where over 160 emerging and established contemporary artists and galleries will gather to share their extraordinary work in a relaxed, participatory and welcoming environment. This vibrant and easily accessible event returns for its 15th year. Bringing together an exciting mix of artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors and selected galleries offering the very best in contemporary art to new and established collectors.

Finding that WOW Factor From first time buyers and homeowners with an empty wall or two to art lovers and discerning collectors all seeking that elusive WOW factor, there’s something here to suit every taste and spend.

With over 5,000 carefully curated artworks on display from 160 artists in a huge variety of styles and mediums, this event is also perfect for anyone just wishing to browse their way through the very best of the contemporary art scene within a warm and friendly environment.

Meet the Artists …

Contemporary Art Fairs - Windsor also provides an invaluable opportunity for visitors to meet faceto-face with the artists themselves; to delight in the stories and thinking behind the creative process, bringing added value and interest to any work of art as it becomes more of an experience.

The Art Fair also represents an open doorway into the art of tomorrow; and with emerging artists eager for recognition, there’s every chance of snapping up an unexpected bargain!

Creative Experience Art lovers can enjoy a wide range of exciting, interactive activities, including free art valuations

by TV expert and Bargain Hunt regular, Thomas Forrester and his team at Special Auction Services.

They are inviting visitors to bring along their treasured works of art and find out more about them.

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Raising Money for The Prince’s Trust An ongoing tradition of each Contemporary Arts Fairs event sees every exhibitor create an original, collectible 8” square canvas in their own unique style, all of which are displayed and sold during the Art Fair to raise funds for The Prince’s Trust, to date raising over £75,000. At just £45 each these are known to fly off the wall!

Real Art for Real People Contemporary Art Fairs is the creation of Directors Deborah James and Sarah McAllister, who many years ago identified a need for an informal, truly accessible way for established, award-winning and emerging artists to showcase their work and skills to a wider audience.

Sarah explains: “We wanted to bring together artists and galleries from across the UK and Europe under one roof to give art lovers the opportunity to browse and immerse themselves in everything contemporary art has to offer, whether for the home or work environment. There are so many different styles to peruse, with everything from limited edition prints to the more expensive original pieces, as well as every opportunity to commission your very own tailored artwork.

Art is for one and all and to bring it together alongside real, live interaction with the artists themselves makes the magic of art and creativity wonderfully accessible to everyone.”

With a Private View evening on Friday 8th November from 6-9pm there is a chance to appreciate fine art and fine wine as well as room to engage with other art enthusiasts. The possibilities are endless – visitors can enjoy the thrill of discovering a future star, or commission an artist to create a unique piece … become part of the community that forms around an artist or enjoy the thrill of supporting one. At every Contemporary Art Fairs event, the opportunity is there to invest in a work or simply fall in love and go home with something that is forever part of your story.

Tickets: www.contemporaryartfairs.co.uk

Clockwise from top: Sara Bor - ‘Transition’ Colintraive; Katie Edwards - Primrose Hill; Claire Henley - Still Waters

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READY FOR THE FUTURE Martin Hall,

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Head at ACS Hillingdon International School

hen I speak to parents about what they want for their children, the most usual answer is simply to be happy. They also want to know, however, that their children will leave school ready for the future with the aptitudes they need to thrive.

But what are those characteristics and skills?

Recent research from the World Economic Forum asked executives from the world’s leading companies what they thought would be the most important job skills in 2020. They cited complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and emotional intelligence as the top five aptitudes.

Education must give young people the foundations of literacy, numeracy and scientific knowledge plus a broad range of skills readying them for university and beyond.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programmes are two such qualifications that successfully marry academic rigour with the development of a global mindset and other valuable life skills; all nurtured here at ACS International School Hillingdon.

The IB allows students to select a wide range of topics to study across the sciences, arts and languages, ensuring they graduate with a mix of skills rather than the comparatively narrow subject areas of A Level study for instance. The AP is a qualification widely respected by universities internationally and in the UK, allowing students to 2 6 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 9

select specific subjects from across the curriculum and complete them in one year. By offering AP and the IB, ACS Hillingdon is able to provide tailored education for each student, relevant to their passions and learning style.

Both qualifications encourage students to develop an inquiring mind and critical thinking, then apply their knowledge to the world around them.

Importantly, in our globally interconnected world, the IB and AP approach all subjects with a cross-cultural perspective. Subjects are studied in the classroom from multiple viewpoints and, coupled with a class comprising of many different nationalities, students develop a broad appreciation of different ways of thinking.

For us though, it is not enough that students are simply ready for the world beyond the school gates, we want all our ACS graduates to have confidence to pursue opportunities wherever it may take them, make waves and change things for the better.

This means encouraging students to embrace creativity, take action on meaningful issues such as the climate change protests, and dedicate time in service to their wider community. Just two recent examples include the five students who took part in internships with multi-national eyecare charity such as Orbis UK or those who spent the last year fundraising and then visiting for the ACS Hillingdon’s partner school in Kenya.

In an effort to develop students who are intellectually, creatively and physically balanced, our students, emerging global citizens, work hard on gaining a deeper understanding of social and environmental responsibility and their ability to create positive change within these areas.

It’s certainly a very exciting new world that awaits our graduates each year, and they depart our school equipped not only with the necessary skills they need for higher education but also to break boundaries, no matter what their future holds. www.acs-schools.com

“The IB instils in students a curiosity and it is through this curiosity that we get a passion for learning – discovering new things, understanding how the world works around us and ultimately a sense of taking a risk to learn new things.”

– Isabella Rose, ACS Hillingdon alumna

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MEET THE NEW HEAD Nicholas Pietrek, Thorpe

House School

from one day to the next and for that reason we are not going to spoon-feed the boys but ensure they are enthused about education and are nurtured to be naturally inquisitive. They will need that for tomorrow’s world.

We are also a relatively small but growing school and that enables us to know our pupils incredibly well. No one gets lost here so there are no little fish in a big pond.

As a Father of two boys, what do you think is the most important thing about education?

They have got to enjoy it and have the breadth of experience that will enable them to unearth the talents that they may not yet recognize in themselves.

How are you settling into your new role?

It is terrifically exciting and I can’t believe how much I am enjoying it. I have a fantastic staff who have been very welcoming and from whom there is such a buzz of energy. Parents and pupils have been equally warm and there is a wonderful sense of partnership that gives me great confidence that this is going to be a school where things can really happen.

What attracted you to Thorpe House School?

Thorpe House is a school that is not prepared to stand still. The Governors are very supportive, the staff are energetic and with a real sense of ambition for the pupils and this is a school that I know will go from strength to strength. I also felt that my own boys would really flourish here and that was always going to be crucial for us as a family.

What is your long-term vision for the school?

We have a new Sports Hall and additional classrooms due to be completed in February. This will be a game-changer for us in terms of being able to really open up the school site and maximize its potential.

Thorpe House School is the only all through boys school in Buckinghamshire, what do you think makes it stand out from the others?

The challenge here is for the boys to always be reflecting on how they can improve on something

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At home with your boys, what do you normally get up to?

Lego features strongly but we enjoy board games and getting out and about - there’s a lot to see out there!

What lessons has your career at being a headmaster taught you?

It’s early days but I would already say that the most important lesson is recognizing what those around you can do and to draw upon their experience and support them to run with their ideas. As Harry Truman said, “it is amazing what you can achieve if you do not care who gets the credit” and at Thorpe House we are a team with the single ambition of getting the very best out of our pupils. www.thorpehouse.co.uk

OPEN MORNINGS Join Mr Pietrek, the staff and boys at Thorpe House for their October opening mornings: Saturday 12th October, 10.00-12.30 and Tuesday 15th October, 9.30-11.30.

Please book your space via the website, www.thorpehouse.co.uk.

You can also find out more on their social media @thorpehousesch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Top Thames walks you can reach by train

Exploring the Thames Path National Trail couldn’t be easier, just hop on a Great Western Railway (GWR) train to join one of seven walking routes, passing through some of the country’s finest towns and cities, including Oxford, Marlow and Windsor

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he River Thames is without a doubt one of the most famous in the world.

Not only does the mighty waterway run through the UK’s capital, where it has been a source of income and inspiration for many a local, including the great Shakespeare himself, it also quietly meanders among some of the nation’s finest countryside.

Put quite simply, the River Thames is the lifeblood of so many of our great towns and cities, such as Oxford, Reading, Windsor, Marlow and Henley-upon-Thames. From its source in

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the Cotswold hills, it passes through exceptional, unspoilt landscape, including three areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The Thames Path National Trail – a walking route that follows the great river for 184 miles from source to sea – is without a doubt the ideal way to explore the area. And best of all, it’s easily accessed

by GWR train at several points along the way.

Here is a selection of three walking itineraries – and if you’re looking for more options, simply visit the Visit Thames website below. For travel details and ticket prices, go to GWR.com

“The River Thames is the lifeblood of so many of our great towns and cities”

Oxford to Abingdon-on-Thames This nine-mile amble begins in the historic university city of Oxford, with its famous colleges, including Christ Church – the alma mater of no less than 13 Prime Ministers. Heading south towards picturesque Abingdon, it’s an exceptionally rural route, passing several locks on the way, as well as the impressive weir known as the Sandford Lasher.

Abingdon itself is a lively, historic market town with a decent museum and some great architecture.

“A fashionable riverside resort, Marlow has been home to some of the biggest names in literature”

THE DETAILS To read about these and other great walks in the Thames Valley, go to visitthames.co.uk To buy train tickets and check your travel information, visit GWR.com

Marlow to Henley-on-Thames When you arrive by train in Marlow, head towards the town centre to begin this eight and a half mile walk. A fashionable riverside resort, Marlow has been home to some of the biggest names in literature, including T.S. Eliot and Mary Shelley. It remains a vibrant market town, full of boutique shops, restaurants and bistros. Once you reach the river, turn right towards Henley-on-Thames, the famous regatta town, passing Bisham Church and the stunning Bisham Abbey.

Windsor to Staines The right royal riverside town of Windsor is a mustsee destination. Just a 35-minute train journey from London Paddington, it’s a great place to start this eight-mile walk towards the Surrey town of Staines.

While in Windsor, be sure to visit the beautiful castle, with it’s distinctive Long Walk, leading to its ornate entrance. On the way to Staines, you’ll pass the town of Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed by King John in June 1215.

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OUT & ABOUT

Australian Artist, Anthony White opens his first solo show in the UK with Informality words: Rob Maconachie.

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orn in Australia and based in Paris since 2009, Anthony White is interested in the role of art in fostering engagement, political awareness and social responsibility.

White’s first solo exhibition in the U.K., A curious eye never runs dry, takes as its starting point the words of activist and publisher Julian Assange, as well as the graphic description of Robert-François Damiens’ public execution infamously quoted in the opening passages of Michel Foucault’s 1975 book, Discipline and Punish. Organised between these two sight lines, the exhibition considers how our collective curiosity might be used to dismantle contemporary systems of power.

Amid rising facist tendencies across the world White’s paintings implore us to activate democracy through vigilance and inquiry. In Vedova 2019, his salute to the Venetian anti-facsist avant-garde artist Emilio Vedova, a key figure of the WWII Italian resistance movement, ribbons of paint like root masses move searchingly across the canvas recalling Vedova’s description of all artists’ ‘eternal sense of investigation’. The same sense of communal action is felt in, Late Capitalism 2019, a dark predominantly blue and black oil and collage work made from elements of Paris metro posters, which White explains refers to France’s Gilet Jaunes movement in its insistence on the collective as opposed to the individual. L’effondrement I 2019, one of several collage works using graphic vinyl signage found on the streets of Paris, references the research of climate change experts Pablo Servigne and Raphaëlle Stevens. Their Collapsology theory proposes that the collapse of industrial civilization is imminent without urgent collective action.

Unapologetically political, White’s paintings respond to the unconscionable tactics of contemporary systems of state control, which– having evolved from the spectacle of public execution–now operate on the equally (de) efficient strategies of management, regulation and surveillance. This is the world of late capitalism, a prison of sorts, where the private becomes public under the watchful eyes of the blackened windows

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“Amid rising facist tendencies across the world White’s paintings implore us to activate democracy through vigilance and inquiry”

of the panopticon.

When he was arrested and taken to London’s Belmarsh prison on the 11th of April this year, images were circulated of Julian Assange on the steps of the Ecuadorian Embassy carrying a copy of American writer Gore Vidal’s book, History of the National Security State. It concerns the historical events that led to the establishment of what Vidal termed, the massive military-industrialsecurity complex, and the political culture that gave America ‘The Imperial Presidency.’ The image brought to this writer’s mind Vidal’s 1964 novel inspired by the assassinated Emperor Julian the Apostate. In Julian, Vidal writes: “We are given our place in time as we are given our eyes: weak, strong, clear, squinting, the thing is not ours to choose.”

“Well” he writes “this has been a squinting, walleyed time to be born in.”

In solidarity with Assange and all others who have fought against the tyranny of anti-democratic systems, Anthony White’s work voices loudly that it is now our time–squinting and walleyed–to face the oppressive systems of power head-on.

Upcoming exhibitions include a group show introducing the galleries artists, running from the 31st October and an exhibition with renowned sculptor, Jamie North opening in Fitzrovia week beginning the 11th of November. www.informality.co

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THE CHILTERN ARTS FESTIVAL Returning in 2020 featuring Dame Evelyn Glennie, Danny Driver, The Marian Consort and much more Trio HLK and Dame Evelyn Glennie

Chiltern Arts Festival Highlights 28th Feb –7th March 2020 Septura Brass Septet: One Equal Music Friday 28th February Princes Risborough Come and Sing Tippett’s Five Spirituals Saturday 29th February Wallingford The Marian Consort: Singing in Secret Saturday 29th February Wallingford

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s the world celebrates 250 years since Beethoven’s birth, Chiltern Arts joins the festivities with a programme celebrating overcoming adversity in the arts, with its usual array of venues across the Chilterns, including Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Berkhamsted, Great Missenden, Wallingford and, Princes Risborough.

‘It’s a busy year for Chiltern Arts,” says Creative Director, Naomi Taylor, “I’m particularly excited to have a theme linking all events for the first time this year. And there are lots of opportunities to get involved, as well as simply sitting back and enjoying – there’s the Come and Sing day and a poetry competition, and we also have a very hands-on Youth Music and Art Day… come and join us for what we think will be a brilliant week!”

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Chiltern Arts offers music for all tastes: from brass chamber music… to piano trios to cabaret to Renaissance choral music and everything in between. One of the highlights of the 2020 programme is undoubtedly a mini-residency from eminent solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.

She is performing with jazz Trio HLK in Henleyon-Thames on 4th March; and with Matthew Wadsworth (lute) in a world premiere performance at the Candlelit Lute concert in Great Missenden on 5th March – definitely not one to miss.

Chiltern Arts’ popular Concert and Dinner event returns to The Gatsby in Berkhamsted, this year with music from members of the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, featuring cabaret and a seven-piece band. Think ‘20s and 30s high society entertainment – grab a glass of fizz and enjoy turning back the clock in the perfect setting!

More information online at chilternarts.com Septura Brass Septet (photo: Matthew Lloyd)

The Phoenix Piano Trio: Into the Silence Monday 2nd March Marlow The Piccadilly Revellers: Cabaret, Concert and Dinner Tuesday 3rd March Berkhamsted Dame Evelyn Glennie and Trio HLK Wednesday 4th March Henley-on-Thames Matthew Wadsworth and Dame Evelyn Glennie: Candlelit Lute Thursday 5th March Great Missenden Danny Driver (pianist): Beethoven and the Loss of Vital Senses Friday 6th March Hambleden City of London Sinfonia: Beethoven and Mozart Saturday 7th March Old Amersham

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Creating a family with B P Collins

Jemimah Fleet, a solicitor specialising in surrogacy and fertility law, has joined B P Collins’ family team. We delve deeper into her work and find out why she believes reform in surrogacy laws is much needed

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rospective parents now have the option to create a family through various options such as surrogacy, adoption, donor conception and fertility treatment. Have you seen a positive shift in people’s attitudes towards ‘modern parenting’?

There is definitely a wider acceptance of the various family structures and routes to create families. Society has moved on; the ‘traditional’ family model of a heterosexual married couple living with their biological children in one home, is no longer the only conventional option. LGBT couples can now have children, be it through fertility treatment or surrogacy, and there has also been an increase in co-parenting arrangements (two or more people who are not in a relationship living in separate homes raising a child). These evolutions in creating families have been happening for some time now and it’s great they’re getting the recognition they deserve.

Is there a modern parenting case that you’ve advised on that is particularly memorable?

I feel very proud to have worked on modern parenting cases that have helped to change the law. There was one high profile surrogacy case, which was particularly memorable, as the high court declared the law, at that stage, to be incompatible with human rights legislation.

This led to a remedial order subsequently being passed by Parliament in January 2019, allowing single parents to apply for a parental order. This

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was so important as single parents of surrogate born children can now cement their legal connection to their own child and thus secure their child’s legal and family status.

The Law Commission wishes to make significant changes to surrogacy law – do you welcome these?

Absolutely. I have seen an increase in the number of clients who’ve sought advice on surrogacy, especially internationally, in recent years. Even though it can be hugely expensive, the lack of uptake of the surrogacy process in the UK is undoubtedly due to the obstacles and uncertain legal framework that intended parents (and surrogates) currently encounter. One key issue is that the surrogate (as the birth mother) is always considered the legal mother and intended parents can only apply to court for a parental order, to be recognised as their child’s legal parents, once the child is born. This inevitably places the child in an uncertain legal limbo until legal matters are resolved. This process can take months to finalise - a delay which is both frustrating and creates uncertainty.

The Law Commission’s consultation will help to reform the law which hasn’t changed in decades and aims to ensure the child’s best interests remain the key focus and provides reassurance to all those involved on the surrogacy journey. This can only be a good thing.

THE DETAILS You can read the full interview with Jemimah Fleet in B P Collins’ November edition of Insight.

To receive a copy please contact Ella.minson@bpcollins.co.uk.

For further advice on modern parenting, please get in touch with Jemimah on familylaw@bpcollins.co.uk or call 01753 889995

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Forced marriage and wardship: Assessment by the court Recent high-profile stories in the press have shone a light on the topic of forced marriages and wardship.

In the Press In May of this year it was reported that Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, youngest wife of multibillionaire and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, had fled to Britain with their two children. They are now believed to be living in Kensington, where Princess Haya has sought protection for herself and the children from the English High Court.

Sheikh Mohammed has a total of 6 wives and 23 children. Princess Haya, the sixth and youngest of the Sheikh’s wives, is reportedly the third member of his court to flee Dubai. In 2000 one of Sheikh Mohammed’s daughters, Princess Shamsa, fled from the Sheikh’s estate near Surrey. Almost two decades later, the disappearance for ten months and reappearance of another of the Sheikh’s daughters, Princess Latifa, gained significant press coverage in December 2018.

Whilst the individual circumstances of Princess Haya’s case are exceptional, the specific orders that she is seeking are not unusual within family proceedings in England and Wales. Princess Haya is seeking three different types of order: a forced marriage protection order, a non-molestation order and wardship orders for the two children of the marriage.

Forced marriage and molestation orders Firstly, a forced marriage protection order protects a victim of forced marriage and can be made before or after an alleged forced marriage has taken place.

It also protects a victim from incurring punishment as a result of either refusing to enter into or taking steps to leave a forced marriage.

Secondly, a non-molestation order protects victims from violence or harassment by a partner, former partner or other family member.

What is a wardship order?

A wardship order places the child in question under the control of the court, and places ultimate responsibility for decision making in relation to that child with the court. Whilst the parents of the child continue to provide day-to-day care for them, the court’s consent is required for any important steps to be taken in the child’s life, such as removing them from the UK, obtaining significant medical treatment or changing the child’s educational or living arrangements.

In return, Sheikh Mohammed is applying for the children to be returned to Dubai.

Emma McMorrow

Assessment by the court When considering any application in relation to children, the paramount consideration of the English Court is the welfare of the children. This means that the welfare of the child should come before and above any other consideration when the court chooses whether to make an order and if so, what the terms of that order are to be. There are many things that the court will take into account when deciding this, including the wishes and feelings of the child concerned, their physical and emotional needs and any harm they have suffered or are at risk of suffering.

Rachel Levine

The details Royds Withy King is a City law firm with a local presence. Our Family team are based in the home counties as are many of our clients. Contact specialists Emma McMorrow or Rachel Levine for advice on protection orders.

Tel: 020 7129 7915 or email:family. enquiries@roydswithyking.com.

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BEAUTIFUL BOATS

BY PETER FREEBODY & CO

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estled in the heart of the commuter belt between Henley and Marlow lies a little piece of river heaven. Leafy lanes around the idyllic village of Hurley lead to a boatyard on the banks of the River Thames.

This is the home of Peter Freebody & Co who, with a family history on the Thames traced back to the 13th Century, are possibly one of the oldest boatbuilding names in the world.

Today, in addition to the restoration of every conceivable style of traditional boat – dinghies, electric canoes, steam launches and saloon launches – Peter Freebody & Co specialize in the building of sublime luxury wooden river and lake launches which are handcrafted in their riverside workshops in Hurley.

Whether you already own a boat which needs

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restoration or maintenance, or are considering a first venture into boat ownership – either new or second hand – Peter Freebody & Co can offer advice, expertise and quality craftsmanship built over the experience of decades, together with moorings on one of the prettiest stretches of the Thames, and full services in the way of maintenance, engineering and winter storage, for the most relaxing boating experience. www.peterfreebody.com. 01628 824382.

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Autumn at Chorleywood Bookshop I

t’s October already and we’re halfway through our annual Chorleywood Bookshop LitFest 2019. We’ve enjoyed the company of Jo Brand, Robert Harris, Jon Sopel and the Unmumsy Mum to name a few. October is shaping up to be an excellent line up too. Here are some of the authors we have coming over the next few weeks: We’re delighted to welcome back Rick Stein with his new book

“Secret France” reflecting on how chefs in the heart of France are using traditional cooking in new and exciting ways.

Rick’s love of French cuisine started with holidays to France as a child, as it did with many of us, and he will be looking back on this with his now expert eyes.

Pairing with that nicely is a visit from Wine Writer Jancis Robinson who will be taking us through some feature wines in her new book “The Wine Atlas, eighth Edition”. Quaffable samples are included in the ticket price, so come along and try.

And if that weren’t enough to whet the appetite, Ned Palmer is doing a talk on British Cheeses in the Chorleywood library where you can sample some of the cheeses and hear more about the quirky stories of the British Cheesemakers.

We’re not short of non-culinary experiences either with Richard Humphreys’ talk on life in a submarine. He’ll tell us whether the peaceful lull of the whale noises was enough to forget the 140 people he was sardined inside with. On the surface, there are penguins. And who doesn’t love a penguin?! Lindsay McCrae loves them enough 4 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 9

to spend an entire year with them and will be presenting some of the most beautiful Antarctic photography along with his story.

We’re tapping into the trend in medical literature with Dr Amanda Brown, author of bestseller, “The Prison Doctor”, and former local GP, who will be telling us some funny and harrowing observations.

And on the theme of medical and mental health, Joanna Cannon’s new book “Breaking and Mending” talks about the pressures of a junior doctor. Joining her is Nathan Filer who talks about his experience working in psychiatric wards. His book “The Heartland: finding and losing Schizophrenia” sheds light on a condition sometimes misunderstood.

If you’ve ever wanted to get under the skin of a novel and ask an author all sorts of questions, then Katharine McMahon, who lived and set her books in the local area, will be talking about her new book “The Hour of Separation” with a light lunch. Come for a relaxed conversation, and the odd author confession, in the beautiful, autumnal setting of Chenies Manor.

Someone you may not want to get too personal with is Dracula. We have invited Dacre Stoker, nephew and manager of the Bram Stoker Estate, and author of “Dracul” the prequel to Dracula encompassing the dramatic life of Bram Stoker himself.

There are family events on the schedule too.

Conn Iggulden is coming to talk about his “Double Dangerous Book for Boys” and our event with Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell is sold out but do join our mailing list and never miss out again.

We’d love to see you during our October events but if you can’t make it, bear in mind that we have a limited number of signed copies available in the shop and you can order dedications in advance. A perfect present for the bibliophile in your life.

For dates and venues see www.chilternbookshops.co.uk

“Conn Iggulden is coming to talk about his Double Dangerous Book for Boys: Why not bring the family?”

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Chef Laurie Gear

October recipe & kitchen news

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s we move into autumn there is a chill in the air and the nights are drawing in and as the leaves begin to change colour it is time to celebrate this wonderous season with its squashes and pumpkins in all shapes and sizes - now very plentiful. Be brave and experiment - most only need halving, removing the seeds and loose fibres seasoning added and a splash of oil

ready to roast to provide an alternative vegetable that is colourful and nutritious as well as delicious.

At the restaurant we transform the spectacular iron bark pumpkin into a velvety soup finished with a spiced nutmeg cream but equally delicious here to be transformed into a ravioli made with fresh handmade pasta and finished with an aromatic butter.

RECIPE: Ravioli of Pumpkin with a Sage Beurre Noisette Ingredients Serves 4 Pasta • 275 g pasta flour • 6 egg yolks • 4 whole free-range eggs • 1 tblsp olive oil • 1 tblsp Maldon salt

Ravioli Filling • 1 medium sized pumpkin • 1 garlic clove finely chopped • 1 bunch of thyme de sprigged and chopped • Olive oil for roasted • 1 shallot finely diced • A little butter

Method Pasta Dough 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl 2. Turn out onto a floured surface 3. Knead by hand for 10 minutes 4. Rest the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator 5. Divide the pasta dough into four. Run the pasta through the machine in sections until desired thickness achieved Ravioli Filling 1. Cut the pumpkin into even sized wedges and remove seeds 2. Score the flesh and roast in a hot oven with the olive oil, garlic and thyme season with salt and freshly ground pepper, until soft and slightly caramelized 3. Once roasted remove the skin 4. Using a sharp knife chop into a rough puree 5. Sauté the fine diced shallots in the butter and add to the pumpkin puree 6. Cool until just warm and then add the cream and parmesan to blend. Check seasoning 7. Leave to cool

place on top 5. Gently cup around with your hands to form individual portions 6. Then using 3 ascending size round cutters place the smallest and the next size up inside of each other and press upside down on to the pasta portions - this will form a neat little edge to the ravioli 7. Then with the largest cutter put the right way up and use to cut out the rounds to finish 8. Place onto a floured tray 9. Rest the ravioli in a refrigerator for 30 minutes To serve 1. Cook the ravioli in boiling salted water with a splash of olive oil for around 4 minutes 2. Remove with a slotted spoon – plate up into a large warm bowl 3. Meanwhile in a hot pan add your diced salted butter 4. Wait until it foams and colours nut brown 5. Add the chopped sage 6. Spoon a little of the beurre noisette over the ravioli to finish and serve

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Ravioli 1. Roll out the sheets of pasta The iron bark pumpkin has 2. Place a spoonful of the pumpkin great flavour, or you could use mixture down the middle of your a large butternut squash sheet if not available.

3. Then brush around each spoonful with beaten egg 4. Then roll out another sheet of the pasta and

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• 50 ml double cream to blend • 25 g finely grated fresh parmesan To Finish • 1 bunch sage – chopped • 75 g butter salted • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Autumn Lunch Tasting Offer We are delighted to have been voted in the The Good Food Guide 2020 Top 50 UK Restaurants once again with a fantastic cooking score of 7/10 - a great achievement for the whole Team. To celebrate we invite Life Magazines readers to sample our Autumn Five Course Lunch Tasting Menu, with a complimentary glass of Kir Cardinal with Crème de Mûre – served upon arrival.

For just £38 per person - optional wine flight £26 (an additional sixth course @ £6.00) **please mention ‘Lunch Offer’ when making your reservation** (‘Offer’ available for up to six guests) The Lunch Tasting Offer is available from Tuesday to Friday until the end of October 2019 The Artichoke Restaurant 9 Market Square Old Amersham Tel: 01494 726611 www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk

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Vienna Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker Theatre Royal in Windsor, 12-16 November

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lassical ballet takes centre stage again from Tuesday 12 November until Saturday 16 November when the acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet brings the perennial Christmas classic The Nutcracker to the Theatre Royal in Windsor.

Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time.

With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other. An enchanting Christmas story telling the tale of how Clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas present by Dr. Drosselmeyer. During the Christmas party Clara and her brother Fritz fight over the nutcracker doll.

That night Clara unable to sleep with excitement, searches for her doll and then falls asleep under the Christmas tree. As midnight strikes she is awoken by giant mice and the magic begins. The nutcracker doll is suddenly transformed into a princely soldier and a battle ensues with the Mouse King. The Prince and Clara are then transported on a magical journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest with dancing snowflakes. It is here where they encounter the Sugar Plum Fairy, who accompanies them to the Kingdom of Sweets.

The Nutcracker was originally choreographed

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by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. It was first performed in St. Petersburg at the Mariinsky Theatre, home of the Kirov ballet. in December 1892. The Nutcracker is a time-honoured traditional ballet that combines music and dance in dreamy romance. As wintery and wonderful as the Christmas season itself, The Nutcracker is a true fairy-tale brought to life.

Peter Mallek founder and Artistic Director says of the production ‘Vienna Festival Ballet are committed to bringing the greatest classical ballets to the widest audience. We’re delighted to be returning to the Theatre Royal for the eighth year. Whether you are a ballet fan or an interested observer we have something to offer everyone.

Exquisite and lavish handmade costumes, beautiful sets which project colour and vitality to enhance the workings of the dancers, choreographer and the composer. Our productions have all the elegance and extravagance associated with the best of ballet, and of course some of the best ballet dancers from around the world.’

Book your tickets at The Theatre Royal Windsor, www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk Box Office 01753 853888.

‘’The whole evening was a delight’’ - LICHFIELD LIVE

Tuesday 12th November to Saturday 17th November 2019

7.30pm | Matinee Thursday & Saturday at 2.30pm

Box Office: 01753 853 888 | Group Bookings: 01753 84 84 84 Book Online: www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

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Celebrate Christmas with Tramp

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his Christmas, famously exclusive members club, Tramp offers the opportunity to celebrate the festive season in the same space chosen by some of the world’s biggest icons for their own private celebrations - from wedding receptions to birthdays and everything between.

December also marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Jermyn Street institution, which opened its doors on December 18th 1969 and has become the ultimate party destination for the rock ’n’ roll elite, that defined and defines generations, connecting legends who would never have met.

Tramp was chosen by Peter Sellers, Joan Collins, Liza Minnelli and Ringo Starr for their wedding receptions; Dame Joan Collins and Gizzi Erskine celebrated their birthdays with star-studded events at the club this year; legends including Sir Michael Caine, Sir Rod Stewart and Mark Ronson kicked off Tramp’s 50th year celebrations with a star-studded party in May and fashion and party bible, Vogue marked its 100th anniversary at the iconic venue with everybody from Kate Moss to Alexa Chung.

With such golden seals of approval, what better place to choose for your own celebrations, this Christmas? Guests will have the chance to experience the fine dining, lively party atmosphere and famed service which makes everybody feel like a VIP. The club has long honoured the tradition of festive excess, with luxurious Christmas decorations and beautiful floral displays adorning the walls and ceilings during the months of November and December.

And with a special, festive menu prepared by Tramp’s Head Chef, it will be the perfect setting for small or large dinner parties; champagne receptions or even the hire of the whole club for private parties.

Guests will be given the run of four, lavish rooms: The Discotheque, with its beautiful 17th Century oak panelled walls; The Lounge, where Frank Sinatra would sit with a glass of whiskey in

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hand; The Zodiac Room where up to 80 guests can enjoy fine dining and an extensive wine list; and the newest addition to the club - the Gold Room, an intimate and refined cocktail bar.

Crisp winter nights can be enjoyed beneath the stars on the heated terrace, where cocktails, wines, cigars and small plates are available until the early hours.

And the limited edition Tramp Champagne - launched this year to mark the club’s 50th year can even be popped open to celebrate your own Christmas event.

Tramp has been London’s most iconic party venue for five decades, so there’s nowhere better to enjoy a Christmas event with friends, family and colleagues - but remember, what happens in Tramp, stays in Tramp…

For booking enquiries, please visit www.tramp.co.uk

“The club has long honoured the tradition of festive excess, with luxurious Christmas decorations and beautiful floral displays adorning the walls and ceilings during the months of November and December”

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Stars Come Out for Beaconsfield’s

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Big Bang I THE DETAILS Tickets for Beaconsfield Cricket Club’s Big Bang, Little Bang will be on sale shortly at www.beaconsfieldcricketclub fireworks.com.

Look out for news and information on Facebook page @beaconsfieldcc or follow @bccfireworks on Twitter.

Dick Whittington at the Wycombe Swan can be booked at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 01494 512000.

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t’s back - the legendary annual Big Bang, Little Bang Fireworks and Bonfire spectacular at Beaconsfield Cricket Club is set to light up the town on 2nd November.

The award-winning pyrotechnic team at Titanium will be returning with another dazzling display, set to a spectacular custom soundtrack designed to delight the Beaconsfield crowds.

Titanium Fireworks have a well-deserved reputation for delivering stunning pyro-musical displays and are responsible for the design of the two largest displays in the country, London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, so, if you haven’t been to this event before, prepare to be impressed.

Once again, there will be two displays to enjoy as the earlier, shorter ‘Little Bang’ display and bonfire, for very young children, returns for a third year. This part of the evening will finish at 6pm to make sure that bedtimes can be met for our youngest visitors. With gates opening at 5pm, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the many attractions including funfair, Wycombe Wanderers penalty shoot out and some special on-stage entertainment.

Once again, the event will welcome some of the stars from the Wycombe Swan’s panto which, this year, sees Curtis Pritchard take to the stage as Dick Whittington. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet the performers and to grab a selfie throughout the evening.

The main ‘Big Bang’ event will begin at 7.15pm with the lighting of a giant bonfire, followed by the spectacular musical display at 7.45pm.

The evening wouldn’t be complete without a fantastic array of food and drink options, including pizza, BBQ, paella, curry, churros & chocolate, Costa Coffee and, of course, a well-stocked beer & wine tent.

Beaconsfield Cricket Club is a not-for-profit organisation run by a team of dedicated volunteers.

With the help of our sponsor, Bovingdons Sales & Lettings, all proceeds from the event are used to support sport, health and schools in the local community.

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SECURE AN APARTMENT IN AMERSHAM AND GET A HELPING HAND WITH YOUR DEPOSIT H omebuyers looking to secure a brandnew home in Amersham could benefit from the ‘deposit boost*’ scheme, being offered by Angle Property at the Regent Place development.

The ‘deposit boost’ scheme, will be available across selected plots at the centrally located apartment scheme. Purchasers with a 5% deposit could get this matched by the developer – considerably boosting the deposit they are able to put down on their new home.

James Good, Director Angle Property, said: “With the deposit boost scheme, we are hoping to help more first-time buyers onto the housing ladder. If a purchaser puts down a 5% deposit, we can match this, which means they will only require a 90% mortgage. By boosting purchasers’ deposits, we hope to assist them in accessing a wider range of mortgage products, at better rates – making it even more affordable to purchase your next home here.”

In addition to this deposit boost incentive*, Help to Buy is still available across selected homes at Regent Place.

The Government backed scheme coupled with the deposit boost incentive enable’s home hunters to purchase with a 10% deposit, 70% mortgage and 20% interest free Government loan – this is not just for first time buyers!

Good adds: “With some really competitive mortgage rates on the market right now and the final phase of apartments now selling, I would encourage potential purchasers to visit the show homes at the development and explore the incentives we have available to assist with a purchase here.”

Regent Place comprises an impressive collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and is centrally located in the heart of this bustling, historic market town. These new homes are ideally situated for those looking for a ‘lifestyle on their doorstep’ and commuters alike - just moments from local shops, restaurants and cafes and just 450 metres from Amersham’s train station with direct links into London Marylebone in around 35 minutes.

The first phase of homes here has now sold.

Phase two comprises one- and two-bedroom apartments with prices starting at £320,000 and the properties are ready to move in now.

Visit www.regentplaceamersham.com or call 01753 326623 for more information or to book your appointment to view one of the stylish show apartments. *Incentives subject to terms and conditions

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An Incentive To Get Moving

New apartments at Marsham House selling fast

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he apartments at Marsham House in Gerrards Cross have been selling well as the developer introduces a range of incentives to assist would-be home buyers to make the development their new home.

Set in the heart of the town, this collection of one and two bedroom, high specification apartments have been enjoying wide appeal and with the first residents now moved in, there is a real sense of community building here.

For those seeking a new home in the area, Angle Property is currently offering six months mortgage paid on selected plots. Help to Buy is also available (again on selected plots) and there are a variety of furniture packages on offer. For a limited time, for those registering their interest via the website, there is also an opportunity to secure a £250 voucher, if you go on to purchase here.

Tony Williamson, Director at Angle Property said: “It’s great to see the first of our purchasers settling into their new homes here and making the most of all that the town has to offer. The development really enjoys a superb spot, right in the heart of the town. Everything is on your doorstep.

The station is within easy reach and the wide selection of bars, restaurants cafes and shops make it a desirable destination in its own right for those looking to move out of the Capital yet remain well connected.”

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Set over six floors, Marsham House comprises 50, one and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses, located in central Gerrards Cross.

Each of the homes has been highly specified to include interior designed, fully-fitted kitchens with built-in NEFF appliances along with fully tiled, contemporary bathroom suites. All the apartments offer the benefit of secure, allocated parking either at basement or ground floor level. The majority of apartments benefit from a Juliet balcony or balcony, while the penthouses have large private terraces, with some offering views over the Chiltern Hills and beyond.

Marsham House is centrally located, making it an ideal choice for both locals and commuters alike. Gerrards Cross train station is less than a five-minute walk from the development, offering direct trains into London Marylebone in just 25 minutes, while the town’s high street is quite literally on your doorstep. Here you can enjoy access to a wide range of amenities from local supermarkets such as Waitrose to bakeries, boutique shops and restaurants.

THE DETAILS Prices at Marsham House start from £370,000. The sales suite and show apartments are open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am – 5pm or by appointment throughout the week. The homes here are ready to move in to.

Help to Buy is available on selected plots.

For more information or to make an appointment with one of our sales advisors call us on 01753 326623, email connections@stubbingsltd.co.uk or visit www.marshamhousegx.com

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Lord Vampyre host’s Halloween Brick or Treat at the Legoland® Windsor Resort with awesome 3D Lego® fireworks and spook-tacular

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17 October – 2 November 2019

his autumn, the spooktacular Brick or Treat returns to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. New for 2019, Lord Vampyre’s Brick or Treat takes place from 17 October to 2 November 2019; complete with SIX nights of dazzling LEGO® themed fireworks shows.

This Brick or Treat, LEGOLAND’s newest resident monster; the fang-tastic Lord Vampyre, is throwing the ultimate Halloween party. Little monsters are invited to get their fangs stuck into a host of spooky LEGO activities throughout the Brick or Treat season, including October half term.

There will be plenty of fun for the whole family, including Monster Rocker’s Dance Party, daily fancy dress competitions and new for 2019 giant LEGO Minifigure pumpkin heads to spot and a Creepy Cobweb takeover of the Castle complete with supersize LEGO spiders.

There’s also the return of the Brick or Treat Trail which is back, bigger than ever for 2019. Monster Rocker needs your help to find the missing items on his shopping list for Lord Vampyre’s Halloween party. Once little monsters have tracked the party

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pieces down around the Resort, they can head to the Creepy Crypt, where Monster Rocker’s Butler is on hand to give out treat filled goody bags. Plus there’s the chance to join Lord Vampyre and his monster friends at the topsy-turvy new Haunted House Monster Party ride, and all of the Resort’s awesome rides, shows and attractions to enjoy.

On 19/20 and 25/26 October and 1/2 November, the skies will light up with a truly spectacular 3D fireworks display, celebrating Lord Vampyre’s favourite day of the year – Halloween! What’s more with 3D glasses, families will see the fireworks explode into thousands of tiny LEGO bricks*!

After the firework fun is over, families will be able to ride LEGOLAND’s famous attractions after dusk!

Families can visit www.legoland.co.uk for more.

With so many monster surprises to discover, families can book a Spook-tacular Sleepover at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel or the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Sleep in a LEGO themed room and enjoy exclusive early access into the theme park the very next day. Or families can stay nearby at a LEGOLAND Partner Hotel.

Visit www.legolandholidays.co.uk for more.

“This Brick or Treat, LEGOLAND’s newest resident monster; the fang-tastic Lord Vampyre, is throwing the ultimate Halloween party”

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England’s most sought after fishing tackle maker launches the ultimate fly fishing kit

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he Chris Clemes Fly Rod Workshops are creators of some of the most exceptional bespoke fly fishing equipment in the world. Their expert craftsmen, with a combined experience of more than 150 years, painstakingly turn and fit each and every piece of these incredible fly fishing tools. Each fly rod is custom built to meet the requirements of their discerning clients following a detailed interview, and where possible, a casting demonstration with the CEO himself Chris Clemes. When it comes to creating a bespoke fishing tool, no other company offers the huge range of finishes available.

As part of its range of luxury gifts, the company has released a truly unique fly fishing kit (pictured below). Each kit includes one of the companies celebrated custom split cane fly rods, crafted from the finest Tonkin bamboo, silk wrappings and matching Agate guides, presented in a custom built solid oak presentation case and engraved brass dedication. Optional extras include a classic woven Silk Fly Line, hand stitched bridle leather rod tube,

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in their signature dark Havana tan, and a choice of fly reel. Made at their workshops in England, these fly rods will make each owner the envy of their fellow fly fishers.

For the fly fisherman or woman who has everything, this kit is the ultimate gift. Chris Clemes says “Too many people place cane rods on a pedestal and say they are too beautiful to fish with, however, this could not be further from the truth, these are custom built fly fishing tools.”

Split cane fly rod making is an artisan skill classified as endangered by the Heritage Crafts association. Chris Clemes Fly Rods works with some of the worlds most reputable sporting and luxury retailers to create an international marketplace for the fine products of their craft.

The company invests in attracting apprentices to the art to be the next generation of skilled cane rod builders.

Each fly fishing kit starts from £1,950. Typically 2-3 months lead-time. Gift certificates available. www.chrisclemes.com

“For the fly fisherman or woman who has everything, this kit is the ultimate gift”

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All things slow and natural beauty bounds in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside

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he Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire, was once home to the third Duke of Marlborough and is graceful sister to The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel London’s finest boutique-grand hotel. Guest can retreat to a choice of forty-one exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, designed by Dennis Irvine Studio, all looking out to the picturesque surroundings of Langley Park, elegantly framed by Windsor and the Chiltern Hills.

Offering transformative facilities and enriching treatments in the heart of Buckinghamshire’s verdant countryside, The Langley Spa is committed to delivering an exceptional experience, with a menu of services tailored to your individual needs. Setting the scene for rest and indulgence, the spectacular spa spans 1,600m2 and includes a 16.5 metre, infinity-edge indoor swimming pool, extensive thermal area, five dedicated treatment rooms and a private VIP suite. Enhancing the destination’s holistic approach to health, the Spa Lounge provides nutritious dining options, with guilt-free appeal. In partnership with personal trainer Matt Roberts, the leading edge fitness suite uses technologically advanced systems and equipment to craft bespoke, goal-orientated wellness programmes. Surrounded by pristine countryside, The Langley Spa offers a plethora of healthful al fresco options, from walking, jogging and cycling trails, to swimming in the sparkling outdoor pool.

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SPA FACILTIIES The inviting thermal area presents a host of healthenhancing experiences, including Himalayan Salt Sauna, Salt Infused Steam Room, Vitality Pool, Ice Fountain, Experience Showers, heated relaxation loungers and a sparkling 16.5 metre infinity-edge swimming pool, encircled by recliners. A traditional Hammam is also available for private treatments and communal use.

Offering a private and tranquil space reserved for women, the ladies-only suite is equipped with Vitality Pool, Rose Steam Room, Sanarium, Ice Fountain, experience showers and heated loungers.

There is also access to a beautiful dual Hammam.

For those seeking a truly private spa experience, the VIP Suite is equipped with a variety of thermal

“Offering a private and tranquil space reserved for women, the ladies-only suite is equipped with Vitality Pool, Rose Steam Room, Sanarium, Ice Fountain, experience showers and heated loungers”

state-of-the-art interactive floor and wall, designed to enhance speed, agility and power. Benefit from bespoke training with a team of highly-qualified trainers, including an initial private consultation.

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facilities, including Vitality Pool, Juniper Sauna and Amethyst Crystal Steam Room, alongside a private relaxation space, lounge area and changing facilities.

Exclusive use of the adjoining couples’ treatment room and Hammam can also be arranged.

The Beauty Suite offers a stunning space with specialist manicure and pedicure treatments sits alongside a hair salon and male grooming room, perfect for making you look your very best for special events, weddings and socials.

PERSONAL TRAINING In partnership with Matt Roberts, The Langley gymnasium is the most advanced of its kind in the UK. Boasting cutting edge cardiovascular equipment, customdesigned strength and conditioning tools and our standout feature, a

Delve into a world of health and well-being with The Langley membership and benefit from the complete lifestyle and wellness experience in this exceptional setting. Membership comes with exclusive benefits including preferential rates on food and beverage, selected spa treatments and services and guest passes.

SPA DAY EXPERIENCES For ultimate indulgence and pampering The Langley Spa offers a selection of Spa Day Experiences.

Enjoy a welcome drink, followed by complimentary use of the extensive thermal facilities, swimming pool and relaxation lounges throughout the day.

Savour a two-course lunch, in the casual, refined atmosphere of the Spa Lounge.

SPECIAL OFFER - JOURNEY TO AFTERNOON TEA Combine a luxurious Spa Day at The Langley with a delicious afternoon tea. Choose from a selection of one hour treatments and enjoy unlimited access to our spectacular thermal facilities, followed by afternoon tea.

From £195 per person, subject to availability until November 30, 2019. Contact spa@thelangley.com for more information and to make a reservation.

Gentleman’s Tonic Launch Month During the month of November The Langley Spa is offering a special Gentlemen’s Tonic Spa Day including access to all spa facilities, a Gentleman’s Back, Face, Tone and Tonic treatment and a two-course lunch. You will also receive a Gentleman’s Tonic special gift on departure.

MOVEMBER GENTLEMANS TONIC BARBERING LAUNCH EVENING Tuesday 19th November 2019 Gentleman’s Tonic will be joining The Langley Spa for one day only on Tuesday 19th November 2019 when you can experience a Traditional Wet Shave, Beard Tidy or Express Facial. Each treatment will last 45 minutes and will be performed by one of the Gentleman’s Tonic expert barbers.

For ladies, the spa will be offering mini 45 minute manicures or pedicures throughout the day. £55 per person, including a glass of prosecco To book your treatment please contact us on spa@thelangley.com or by phone on 020 7236 4646.

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Tower Bridge Talks To Celebrate 125 Years Until December 2019 welcome drink and a return ticket to visit Tower Bridge within 12 months). Arrive: 7pm for a 7.30pm start

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ower Bridge is opening its doors after hours for an exclusive series of one-off talks: all from one of the capital’s most famous river crossings.

From a chance to sample Victorian delicacies to a special screening of the 1959 screen classic The Boy on the Bridge, the series will illustrate 125 years of history alongside fascinating tales behind the people at the heart of one of the capital’s best-loved landmarks.

Held in Tower Bridge’s brand new Learning Space, based in the high up inside the iconic South Tower.

Highlights include: Tower Bridge Eats: Cooking and Dining with the Denizens of Tower Bridge in 1894 Test your taste buds and explore the past century through an exclusive tasting talk with food historian Dr Annie Gray. Dr. Gray will take foodies on a whistle-stop tour of 125 years of gastronomic history at Tower Bridge.

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“This illustrated talk by British Film Institute curator Simon McCallum will give a flavour of the unparalleled collection of film and TV about London, with a particular focus on life along the Thames”

Explore some of the alternative river crossing designs presented to the City of London’s special committee in 1876. Tom Furber, Engagement and Learning Officer offers a fascinating insight into some of the weird and whacky designs submitted for the design competition, as well as the groundbreaking construction of Tower Bridge.

Thursday 7 November 2019. £20 per person (includes a welcome drink and a return ticket to visit Tower Bridge within 12 months). Arrive: 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Tower Bridge & the Thames on Film This illustrated talk by British Film Institute curator Simon McCallum will give a flavour of the unparalleled collection of film and TV about London, with a particular focus on life along the Thames. Drawing on a rich array of newsreel footage, documentaries and home movies, this archive tour will include glimpses of the majestic Bridge itself across the past century. Simon’s talk will be complemented by a screening of the classic 1959 film The Boy on The Bridge, made possible by the estate of Director Kevin McClory.

Thursday 5 December 2019. £20 per person (includes a welcome drink and a return ticket to visit Tower Bridge within 12 months). Arrive: 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Please note this event will finish later due to the film screening For more details visit www.towerbridge.org.uk #InsideTowerBridge The nearest underground stations are London Bridge or Tower Hill

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WINTER ART & ANTIQUES FAIR 5-10 November 2019, Olympia

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he Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is set to return for its 29th year as London’s notable art and antiques event of the Winter season, running from 5 – 10 November with a preview on 4 November.

It is the last major fair of it’s type before Christmas and runs on the gallery level above the Spirit of Christmas fair. Around 70 leading UK art, antiques and contemporary dealers will showcase their sought after wares with an impressive line-up of speakers in this year’s talks programme.

The six-day event is expected to attract over 20,000 shoppers from the UK and internationally, all looking to buy works priced from £100 to hundreds of thousands of pounds. Collectors, interiors designers and discerning shoppers can choose from signed jewellery, decorative objects, artwork, furniture, ceramics, glassware, clocks, fossils, textiles, mirrors, silver and sculpture.

New exhibitors to the 2019 edition include: RKade Antiques Ltd, Anthony James & Son Ltd, Burton Antiques, Henry Miller Fine Art, Mathew Holder and Sassie. co.uk. Regular returnees include: Fiona Hartnoll, Haynes Fine Art, Freya Mitton, Wakelin & Linfield, Anthea AG Antiques Ltd, Mark Goodger, Mary Cooke Antiques, Peter Bunting, Jeroen Markies Antiques and Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts.

Tickets are priced at £20.50 in advance and £24.50 on the door (5-10 November) and £35 on Preview day**. *Each object will be individually vetted by a team of independent experts, providing peace of mind for any buyer

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Enjoy late night shopping on Thursday 7 November until 9pm.

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And you can relax and enjoy a glass - or two - from one of Champagne’s Grandes Marques, in the Louis Roederer Champagne Bar. Situated beside the link to Spirit Of Christmas.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.olympia-antiques.com

The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia takes place at the Olympia National, London, W14 8UX.

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PARTIES – Everything you need to celebrate this festive season – I M AG E : H O B B S O F H E N L E Y

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Celebrate Christmas In Luxury peerless service and the culinary delights of one of the finest Chefs in the country. The elegant surroundings of Stoke Park’s 18th century Palladian Mansion provide the perfect setting for your Christmas celebration.

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his year, put the magic back into Christmas by celebrating at the enchanting setting of Stoke Park. With their roaring open fireplaces, luxurious yet cosy surroundings and warm welcome, Stoke Park is perfectly placed to get you in the festive spirit. Join them over the Christmas season and experience Britain’s leading 5 AA Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY JOINER PARTIES This Christmas come and celebrate a choc-tastic party like no other as Stoke Park transforms their Palladian Mansion into the wondrous world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! The setting will be scrumdiddlyumptious so dress to impress and party the night away!

Available on: Thursday 5th December Saturday 7th December Thursday 12th December Saturday 14th December £95 per person inc vat Includes: 1 reception drink 3 course menu ½ Bottle of wine with dinner Disco Casino Crackers and Christmas Novelties

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“Stoke Park transforms their Palladian Mansion into the wondrous world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!”

If you are having your Christmas Party at Stoke Park, why not stay the night at this special rate?

Get ready in pure luxury and enjoy the ease of retiring to your bedroom after enjoying all the festivities.

Christmas Accommodation starts from £115 per person inc VAT which includes a one night stay including breakfast in the Mansion or Pavilion based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.

(Supplement charges will apply and are subject to the bedroom category available.)

This special accommodation rate is only available for those attending a Christmas Party at Stoke Park.

To book your Christmas celebration at Stoke Park, please contact the Events Team on 01753 71 71 71 or email sales@stokepark.com Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. SL2 4PG

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or over twenty years, E.J. Churchill have been providing exciting, creative and quality events. Being the only shooting business in the UK with its own Gunmakers, Shooting Ground, Sporting Agency, Country Clothing Store and Events and Entertainment facilities, they are perfectly placed to offer a unique Christmas experience tailored to suit your individual requirements, which is why so many clients return year after year.

Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, E.J. Churchill is widely regarded as the home of shooting, and one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world, making it the perfect destination for a Christmas party with a difference. Their inviting Pine Lodge, Safari Tent or The Pavilion, offer you a spacious and welcoming environment in which to base your day. E.J. Churchill also have exclusive access to breathtaking venues such as West Wycombe Estate, Wormsley Estate, the Hellfire Caves and Fryers Farm Barn – to name but a few.

The E.J. Churchill team are fanatical about delivering a first-class hospitality experience, and will work with you to piece together a truly memorable event this festive period, ensuring every individual requirement is met, right down to the finest detail. The team provide a full event management service; from design, planning and location, through to execution, meaning you can be assured that your guests will be looked after at every stage.

Having hosted The World English Sporting Championships for the third time in 2018, and the World FITASC Championshipis in 2019 their proven pedigree of staging shooting events on a global scale ensures your clay shooting experience will be second to none, with all abilities catered for, from the novice to the experienced shot.

But it’s not all about clay shooting. With 5000 acres of stunning countryside to play with, E.J. Churchill are not short of space or inspiration. You can choose from a large repertoire of exhilarating outdoor activities and country pursuits from offroad driving to duck herding. The team will tailor their multi-activity days to suit you and provide faultless catering to complement your day.

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Christmas party, a board retreat in the calmness of the countryside, or even a location for your upcoming product launch, E.J. Churchill is the perfect place for you. They team up with leaders in the hospitality industry to not only enhance your guests’ enjoyment, but to also offer innovative and appropriate solutions for your needs, leaving you time to relax and focus on your guests, family and friends.

If you choose to host your Christmas party or client day with E.J. Churchill, you will also have the perfect opportunity to do some last-minute Christmas shopping at their Country Clothins Strore. From charming homeware and fine bronzes to elegant country fashion and lifestyle clothing, they stock an enticing and irresistible array of gifts to suit every country lover or sporting enthusiast. If you can’t decide what to buy, shooting vouchers are an ideal Christmas present for the person who has everything. The beautifully crafted vouchers have been created from a range of their most popular packages and are valid for twelve months so there is plenty of time to redeem them. On the day of your event, membership rates apply in store, making it even more tempting to find that something special.

The team at E.J. Churchill look forward to welcoming you this festive period and guarantee to create a unique Christmas event your guests will always remember and will certainly want to repeat next year. www.ejchurchill.com

“Their proven pedigree of staging shooting events on a global scale ensures your clay shooting experience will be second to none”

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Make it a December to Remember

consistently booked out Christmas Parties- reserve your place sooner rather than later. See you on the dance floor!

Tickets are £41 per person.

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elebrate the start of the festive season in style by setting sail with Hobbs of Henley, on a Thames Christmas Party Cruise in December. If you’re looking for something that little bit extra special, look no further.

Guests will be handed a welcome drink on arrival, served a 3-course meal and are invited to spend the rest of the night dancing away to their resident DJ. The great news is, apparently the calories simply cancel themselves out after a little bop to all your favourite tunes.

This is perfect for any office outing or merry get together with friends & family, kick-start your Christmas on board one of their large passenger vessels and let them take care of everything. These cruises do not need to be booked exclusively; you are able to purchase a table for you and your party, for as little as two people.

Maybe you want to treat staff or colleagues to a work do with a difference, or perhaps you just can’t face the washing up after hosting at home and fancy a bit of a boogie on a boat. Either way, Hobbs of Henley have got things covered for you, with their

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Hobbs of Henley’s Santa Cruises are back once again due to popular demand with the fantastically entertaining ‘Bertie Slippers’ adding some magic to the children’s amusement. The red-clad man of the moment, Santa, will be in his grotto (of course!) bearing gifts for all the children.

With a show aimed primarily at younger audience members but with fun for adults too.

Bertie combines a mixture of magic, music, games, puppets and balloons to create a fun packed, magnificent experience for everyone.

These cruises include mulled wine for the adults, fruit juices for the children and homemade cakes and mince pies for all.

Kids and grown-ups are invited to get into the spirit of yuletide onboard their flagship vessel,‘The New Orleans’, making this a memorable occasion for the whole family.

Whether your little one is currently on the naughty or the nice list, it’s always smiles, every time, with their entertainment extravaganza on the river.

Booking early is strongly suggested to avoid any disappointment (heaven forbid any tantrums and tears in the lead up to Christmas).

Tickets cost £14 per child and £22 per adult.

01491 572035 boats@hobbsofhenley.co.uk www.hobbsofhenley.com Sailing subject to river conditions

“Kids and grownups are invited to get into the spirit of yuletide onboard their flagship vessel, making this a memorable occasion for the whole family”

The present that everyone wants to find under the tree‌ Order the Mr Hobbs Gin exclusive gift boxed bottle as well as any of their other Highly-Spirited festive offerings online at

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dd some sparkle to your Christmas celebrations by getting together with your friends, family ans work colleagues at the Holiday Inn Maidenhead/ Windsor.

All our party nights will have the theme of Narnia which includes stepping through the wardrobe and into the magical world.

We have all you need to make it magical and memorable, from cosy Christmas lunches to a glamorous New- Year’s Eve party.

We can cater for parties large, small, company or private.

Party Nights Prices from £25.95 per person November: 22nd, 29th & 30th December: 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st

New Year’s Eve Residential: £110.00 per person (based on 2 people in a standard room) Non-Residential: £69.95 per person www.holidayinn.com/ Holiday_Inn/Maidenhead

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Christmas COMEDY Live at the Potters Thursday 12th Dec 8pm

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CHRISTMAS COMEDY

LIVE AT THE POTTERS Thursday 18th December, 8pm £27.50 including roast turkey.veggie meal

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3 courses £28, 2 courses £23* Menu available 1st – 24th December inclusive and needs to be ordered in advance OVERTURE • Smoked salmon & chorizo baubles with a cream cheese filling • King prawn & crab salad • Chestnut soup with roasted walnuts • Gruyere cheese souffle • Honey roast duck with Asian slaw MAIN EVENT • Roast Turkey with all the trimmings • Beef Sirloin with smoked garlic mash & a cranberry gravy • Butternut, Cranberry & Wild Mushroom Nut Roast with vegan gravy • Crispy Hake with braised beans, chorizo & mussels.

• Marinated Lamb Chops with crunchy greens & stir fry noodles • All Christmas tables are served roast & new potatoes, red cabbage, chantenay carrots, savoy cabbage, turkey, beef & veggie gravy ENCORE • Apple tarte tatin with vanilla cream • Profiteroles with chocolate hazelnut • Christmas pudding • Banoffee trifle • Espresso creme brulee

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ajestically placed in 190 acres of private gardens, Ashridge House is a hidden gem just 30 miles outside of London, the perfect setting for your Christmas party! Our spectacular neo-Gothic country mansion has a fascinating history spanning 730 years; Ashridge was originally a monastery then a royal residence to King Henry VIII and his children, a location for Parliament and a wartime hospital.

Former guests at Ashridge House include Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill, and now you are able to celebrate Christmas in style at Ashridge with a glamorous Christmas party at our award winning former royal residence. The team at Ashridge House cordially invites you to celebrate the festive season and join us at our magnificent mansion at one of our shared Christmas party nights on Thursday 19th December and Friday 20th December 2019.

On arrival at 7pm you will be greeted with a glass of Prosecco for a pre-dinner drinks reception in the Grand Hall with its spectacular Harry Potter staircase. The evening will continue with a three course festive dinner with exclusive tables and

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includes a half bottle of house wine per person plus coffee and mince pies. Our passion for fine dining has earned Ashridge an unrivalled reputation for using the finest local produce and we are able to cater for any special dietary requirements. Local farms have supplied the Ashridge kitchens with seasonal produce for centuries, and we take care to source all our ingredients from sustainable suppliers.

After dining like kings and queens, you and your guests can dance the night away in one of our impressive heritage function rooms where our resident DJ will play much loved classics to keep you entertained.

Make the most of your Christmas party and book an overnight stay at Ashridge House; we have 190 ensuite bedrooms just a two minute walk away from the mansion house, so you and your guests can make the most of the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside views and enjoy a walk in the grounds after breakfast.

For more information or to book your exclusive table please visit: www.ashridgehouse.org.uk or call 01442 841027.

“Make the most of your Christmas party and book an overnight stay at Ashridge House�

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& beauty – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i mag e : A N DR E W G A RD N E R

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Achieve the perfect feminine look with coats and jackets made from Teddy fur or soft knits. In addition, tops and blouses look irresistible when paired with leopard print.

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“Achieve the perfect feminine look with coats and jackets made from Teddy fur or soft knits�

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B E A C O N S F I E L D ’ S F I R S T D E D I C AT E D M E D I C A L A E S T H E T I C C L I N I C

Whether your goal is to improve your skin health, reduce fines lines and wrinkles, sculpt your body by removing stubborn pockets of fat, or simply to look less tired, our multi-award winning, surgeon-led clinic has a customised treatment plan for you.

We believe the fundamental basis of a successful aesthetic procedure or skincare treatment is a good quality consultation with a skilled, qualified practitioner who fully understands your needs, and looks at your treatment as a journey, not a one-off event.

Then we tailor a treatment plan designed around your needs, goals and lifestyle.

During your in-depth consultation, you have the opportunity to highlight any areas concerning you, whether these are skin conditions such as acne, pigmentation or rosacea, or worries about signs of ageing and a desire to rejuvenate your skin. Your skin will then be analysed by a state-of-the-art 3D digital skin imaging system called the VISIA, which takes surface and sub-surface images of your skin and develops a detailed complexion analysis.

S-THETICS MEDICAL AESTHETIC CLINIC

S-thetics specialises in the very latest in advanced non-surgical treatments for the face and body:

• Surgeon-led by Miss Sherina Balaratnam MBBS, MRCS, MSC (UCL) • Multi award-winning clinic located in Beaconsfield Old Town • Advanced cosmeceutical skincare • Medical grade facial treatments: • The Fire & Ice

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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.”

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“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.”

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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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The Science behind Toothpaste It’s all about the Toothpaste.

Toothpaste is only a means to an end.

If you buy it and then are lazy about brushing your teeth, it won’t help!

Should I use a Fluoride toothpaste?

Yes, yes and yes! Fluoride helps to strengthen and protect teeth, which can reduce tooth decay in adults and children.

One of the basic decisions you’ll face in safeguarding your teeth is which toothpaste to use.

Here’s our guide to help you:

The Science behind Toothpastes.

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Whichever brand, it helps to understand the basic components of each product. Most major brands of toothpaste include abrasive agents. Don’t worry about that label, though. Abrasive agents are usually helpful.

Abrasive agents are the ingredients that cause the scratchy sensation when you brush your teeth. They’re silicates like hydrated silica, calcium carbonate, and hydrated alumina. Some of these materials are the same as sand, which sounds weird, but the ingredients have a purpose. In combination with the brushing movement of your wrist, they’ll scrub away the bacteria and plaque. Conversely, the brushing motion wouldn’t sanitize your teeth without the silicates. Their purpose is to act as a cleaning agent.

The foam on your toothbrush comes from the detergent in the toothpaste. It works similarly to the products you use to clean your dishes and laundry. A detergent breaks down any undesirable substances. With your teeth, it’s loosening materials that aren’t soluble. The liquid in your mouth will dissolve any that is soluble, but you need help with anything that doesn’t respond to liquids.

The importance of fluoride.

Any good toothpaste will include other components to make it more effective. Fluoride is the most important one. In fact, it’s the primary reason tooth decay and cavities have declined dramatically over the past 50 years. This naturally occurring mineral protects your teeth when you eat. Every food you consume leaves trace elements of sugar and starch on your teeth.

Fluoride counters this problem in two ways. It strengthens tooth enamel, the protective layer on the outside of your teeth, and that added strength makes your teeth less susceptible to chipping and cracking.

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When you eat and drink sweet and acidic items, this can weaken the outer enamel. Fluoride counters this issue. Fluoride also fights off previous damage by reversing the process of early tooth decay. For these two reasons, when you shop for toothpaste, you should pick one with fluoride.

Many toothpastes will also include artificial sweeteners. The minty taste that you associate with toothpaste isn’t a natural flavour. Manufacturers add saccharin and other ingredients to make the taste of toothpaste better. Without it, the process of brushing your teeth wouldn’t feel as pleasant.

If brushing your teeth left you with a bad taste in your mouth, it might reduce your desire to brush regularly.

Toothpaste also includes ingredients to keep the tube from drying out. Without the moisture retention of humectants, your mouth would dry too soon. These are the same ingredients that keep you from having dry skin. Finally, toothpaste uses thickeners to make sure that the actual substance maintains a gooey form.

So which one is best?

Now that you know the key components of toothpaste, you can pick the brand that’s right for you. If you’re a smoker or coffee drinker, you should choose a product with the highest amount of fluoride.

If you’re someone with yellow teeth, you’ll want a brand with a higher number of silicates. A product that includes whitening can help reduce staining and brighten yellow teeth. If cavities are a big issue, you want a product with special cavity-fighting power.

If you have a plaque problem, you can prevent tartar build-up with toothpastes that are specifically formulated to fight tartar. Finally, if you have sensitive gums and/or teeth, the best product is one that treats the underlying problem of sensitivity.

As you can see, toothpaste includes a lot of components specifically designed to protect and improve your teeth. No matter the problem you worry about with your teeth, a product exists that can help you overcome the issue. Simply consider your needs and then mix and match from the options above. Our hygienist can help you choose the best one for you.

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Considering home-help is a big decision. Welcoming someone new into your life and home can be daunting.

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What is Hip Impingement and will I get Hip Arthritis if I have it?

Mr Rishi Chana FRCS Orth What is hip impingement?

The hip joint is a natural ball and socket joint, lined by a seal called the labrum (lip). The femoral head is the ball and the acetabulum is the socket: a perfect sphere spinning in a half cup. Hip impingement is when the ball or the socket are not perfectly round but more egg shaped or oblong. This causes jarring and injury due to the shape mis-match.

Why does this occur?

As we grow, the growth plate reacts to stress and lays extra bone. This stress causes the round femoral head to become more egg shaped (a bump or cam lesion). The socket can become oblong and this is called a pincer lesion.

How common is this?

1 in 20 people are affected but most people do not know it due to minor changes.

Men and women can have hip impingement, men tend to have bumps and ladies have socket changes.

When does it present and what does it feel like?

Two peaks occur: Mid-twenties when we are very active, or in our mid-forties when late damage starts to occur. The main symptom is mixed pain, a dull toothache pain during or after the activity and a sharp pain within the front and outside groin/pelvis areas, sometimes with a click or stiffness.

Pain can be caused by deep flexion and rotation movement; putting on shoes or socks, getting in and out of a car, many sports and fitness activities can also cause this if the level of activity crosses a threshold where damage starts to occur and the pain starts. Even sitting or driving for a long time.

Runners, cyclists, triathletes or even crossfit enthusiasts are particularly at risk due to the nature of extreme range of motion and repetitive higher impact action forces that the joint is put through.

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People taking part on regular walking, sports and fitness activities who have injuries are also found to have core gluteal muscular weakness and trochanteric bursitis that is underestimated.

If get the pain, what should I do?

A consultation with a health expert is advised. An early professional holistic assessment will lead to a timely diagnosis and treatment to get you back on your feet and returned to full activity sooner.

What are the treatment options? Can the failing hip joint be saved: bridging the early arthritis gap?

Getting the correct diagnosis is the key. The earlier the condition is treated the better.

If this is left untreated, it can progress to early onset osteo-arthritis and may lead to needing a total hip replacement.

Once you see an expert, they will do an xray and mri scan to confirm the condition.

Physiotherapy does help but if the bone is abnormally shaped, then keyhole surgery to shave it off and repair any cartilage damage to the hip joint are recommended. Newer treatments are now available to repair the cartilage and save the natural hip joint which also allow a faster recovery of a few weeks rather than months. This is called Biological Reconstruction Hip arthroscopy and has shown great results for pain relief and returning to function of 96-99%.

Figure of the Hip, showing the Pincer and Cam. The Burr is used via three small 1cm incisions for keyhole access and the bottom right image shows the labral repair and cartilage repair of the socket.

Physiotherapy does improve patients to 66% function but surgery (Biological Reconstruction of the Natural Joint by keyhole access) allows 99% return to function.

Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Specialist Mr Chana, who works at the Spire Thames Valley Hospital, is able to provide the following services: Specialist Expert at Biological Reconstruction Keyhole Surgery, Hip arthroscopy, Joint preservation surgery of the hip as well as being fellowship trained in enhanced recovery total hip replacement surgery.

He also sees and treats sports injuries.

Further information is available on social media: Instagram @londonhipsurgeon, LinkedIn, YouTube and Surrey Orthopaedic Clinic websites, which is where Mr Chana’s secretary is based.

To read up patient experiences and reviews, please visit iwantgreatcare.org/rishichana To arrange a consultation, please call 020 3130 4050.

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Add Value to Your Home with Neville Johnson Bespoke Furniture

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Bespoke furniture isn’t only crafted to fit a space; it’s designed to fit your lifestyle. The transformational effect is second to none. Neville Johnson designers will visit you in your home and discuss your ideas with you. They’ll bring with them a wealth of knowledge and creativity that will inspire your imagination, and will instinctively be able to create solutions that will turn unused spaces into much-loved places. Here are three ideas to help you increase your home’s value with made-tomeasure furniture.

Bespoke Wardrobes Imagine furniture that’s made to fit the exact shape of your room; finding storage opportunities even in difficult corners and taking angled ceilings into account. By utilising awkward areas, you can free up valuable space elsewhere in the room, making it seem larger and more spacious.

“The toughest areas are those with angles, such as under stairs and lofts. However, we can take full advantage of these spaces by cleverly using alcoves and sloping roofs, optimising the space and enhancing features. Following the lines, not fighting against them.”

– Nigel Bonnet, Designer at Neville Johnson.

Make Open Plan Living a Breeze Open plan living spaces are more popular than ever, and although you’re losing a wall by knocking through into other rooms, it doesn’t mean you have to lose storage opportunities. Lounge furniture can be carefully positioned to partition areas to create separate living zones. Even in the largest spaces, you can cleverly incorporate quiet reading corners or desk space. Beautifully crafted bespoke furniture can be designed to conceal items you don’t want on show, and open shelving can help you to display the items you treasure.

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“Open plan living spaces are more popular than ever, and although you’re losing a wall by knocking through into other rooms, it doesn’t mean you have to lose storage opportunities”

Add Some ‘Wow’ Factor with a Loft Conversion Your loft could be transformed into whatever you want it to be; a cinema room, a home study/ snug or a luxurious master bedroom complete with en-suite and a dressing room. Things to consider include skylights, structural reinforcements, a staircase, lighting and heating. If your loft has awkward architectural features such as sloping ceilings and wooden beams, Neville Johnson furniture can be built in-situ to meet your exact requirements ensuring no space is wasted.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, why not pay a visit to Neville Johnson’s showroom at 3 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross.

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iving Space Design is a unique design house that turns your dreams and desires into a reality with over 25 years in our industry we strive to deliver the very best for your project from concept of design through to our bespoke fitting service we feel our success lies in offering exclusive items that no one else has. We focus on wellness as well as design working with industry leading brands.

Living Space is synonymous with a meticulous and a very personal experience. Every project we undertake is as individual as you are, with our hand held service on every project which is formed through a close collaboration between designer and client from concept through to the finished work that will exceed all expectations. We have an unrivalled reputation for building magnificent one-of-a-kind custom rooms that combine classic elegance with the finest contemporary materials.

Visit our brand new showroom to discover a collection of luxurious room styles. You’ll immediately find an environment in which to build your idyllic room scheme with our huge working displays and expert design team who focus particularly on a knowledge for timeless style that’s integrated with top quality fixtures and fittings, ensuring each finishing touch is in keeping with the high end specification, latest trends in luxury

“Living Space is synonymous with a meticulous and a very personal experience. Every project we undertake is as individual as you are”

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interior design and the timeless style of the Living Space design team. Our designers are on hand to help you make your dream a reality, every step of the way, as we believe it is important to ensure a room is designed to suit each and every one of our client’s personal requirements, which is why everything we do is tailored.

We also offer a home visit service with our designers, during which they will explore all options and designs covering all room types from Family Bathrooms, Wet Rooms, Ensuites, Cloakrooms to wellness rooms Our designers will create decadence with exquisite tiles & finishes using the highest quality real stone and porcelain tile finishes with natural veins that make each piece unique and texture that adds luxurious depth with polished and honed options available to bring a stunning look and feel to any space that produce timeless sophistication and class for statement rooms with true aesthetic beauty.

We specialise in Extra large format porcelain slab piece tiles, which are available in various sizes and provide our designers with the opportunity to create a seamless surface expanse with minimal grout lines for maximum impact. Ideal for luxury residential projects these tiles are suitable for both floor or wall applications. Many are just 6 mm in thickness and it is this lightweight format that also brings with it new surfacing opportunities such as ‘hidden’ doors or shower partitions.

Our Focus is Private Wellness and with this we offer that latest elements which can be freely composed, for a total customization of one’s own shower, so to create a “private” wellness, designed according to one’s own desires. We offer a full Multisensory feeling which conjures a new relationship between water and the pleasure of a daily experience where the user can renew the contact with his/her senses and inner self.

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John Lewis of Hungerford: British kitchen & bedroom designers and manufacturers since 1972

Tom Layzell senior designer at John Lewis of Hungerford’s, Beaconsfield showroom answers some key questions about kitchen design.

What are the key things to consider when thinking about designing a new kitchen?

Clients should consider whether this will be their “forever home” or just one for the next couple of years as this can influence how much is spend on the kitchen, as well as style choices. They may opt for a more neutral and universally appealing layout if they are not going to be in the property long-term.

Space-wise, things to consider are what function the room as a whole performs.

Is it just a kitchen? Does room for dining need to be considered? Will there be a social space, e.g. sofa and TV area. Will there be a separate utility area or does this need to be incorporated into the kitchen?

If so, then this space needs to be slightly separate from the kitchen area to reduce mess and taking up valuable kitchen space with laundry items.

When considering the new space, it is good to reflect on their current or past kitchens for both positive and negative factors. Often what didn’t work in a previous kitchen (lack of storage/prep space etc.) can have a strong bearing on what to include or not include in the new space.

How can you put your own personal stamp on your kitchen?

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style. In these instances, colour choice and the distribution of colour in the kitchen can make each kitchen look extremely different and unique to each client.

What kind of special features can you add to your kitchen to make it work for you?

Time-saving appliances which cut down on cooking times or have features that can expand your cooking skills. Hot water taps are really popular, freeing up space on the counter as a kettle is no longer needed.

They are great for saving time with cooking as well as making tea or coffee in seconds!

Internal accessories -spice racks, corner inserts, plate/pot dividers, bottle storage, recycling; these all contribute to maximising on storage, making the cabinetry work exactly how the client needs it to.

As an established, high-end brand we offer a quality product of robust construction to provide longevity for years to come. Our services of designing, manufacturing & installing far exceed the levels of low budget high street brands, and therefore we are able to fulfil the requirements of our client’s needs and desires when it comes to a more discerning choice.

Our current products include 5 styles of kitchen, from traditional to contemporary as well as 4 styles of fitted wardrobes and bespoke dressing room solutions. We have over 80 colour choices and offer a colour matching service too. Our designers are also the single point of contact throughout the entire process from initial concept to finished installation.

John Lewis Of Hungerford: www.john-lewis.co.uk

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Incorporate Tranquil Dawn into your home with

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ulux have recently announced Tranquil Dawn as their colour of the year for 2020 and it has already taken the interior world by storm. Described by Marianna Shillingford, Dulux’s creative director as “that colour that lies between the land and the sky on a misty morning”, this colour announcement will create a cool yet calming setting in any interior space. This washed out green colour will make a room look more spacious and brighter with even a simple accessory or chair.

There has never been a better time to incorporate this trend into your home andCult Furniturehave a range of fresh tone products to help achieve this new trend.

Make a powerful statement by pairing this cloudy green shade with cool tones of grey. Start with the Charlotte 2 Seater Sofa in Charcoal Grey and the Roman Polypropylene Aztec Patterned Floor Rug to update your living room. The Conway Plastic Bar Stool is ideal for adding to an open plan area to bring light and life into your space.

Sleek and serene accessories are an easy way to inject this colour straight into your humble abode.

The Decorative Ceramic Flowerpot and the Sklyer Metal Desk Lamp will transform your living space from Tranquil Dull to Tranquil Dawn in seconds.

To add a rustic and natural look to your space, finish by adding the Round Rattan Wall Mirror.

Dulux have four key colour palettes for Tranquil

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Dawn to show its versatility, these represent different types of spaces and moods. If you have the desire to be more daring, you can pair Tranquil Dawn with warm hues orjewel tones from Cult Furniture to create a playful setting. www.cultfurniture.com

“Sleek and serene accessories are an easy way to inject this colour straight into your humble abode”

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Designer sofa specialists, Darlings of Chelsea, have just launched their stunning sofa bed collection. Smart storage, high end fabrics, luxe love seats and classic corner sofa beds - this collection has been given the same Darlings design touch as the rest of their creative collection. With design at the forefront and a range of shapes, including loveseats and corner sofas, this collection is set to transform how we have previously seen sofa beds. Say goodbye to clunky, uncomfortable and unattractive sofa beds and say hello to stylish, durable and space saving luxuriousness. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

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This gorgeous Simply Stripes and Highland Check bedding is made from a high-quality cotton blend that is easy to wash and doesn’t need ironing, so great for those short on time. The bedding is available in all sizes from Single to Super King, and both bedding sets are reversible, meaning you get two designs for the price of one. Also great if you can’t decide on a pattern! www.happylinencompany.co.uk 1 0 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 9

The right home office furniture can make a huge difference to your outlook on working and productivity. The trick is to find the desk that’s right for the job and that’s why The Wooden Furniture Store have desks to fit all sizes of spaces and all with storage and clever features. From innovative hidden home office desks that allows you to disguise your computer and tidy everything out of sight, to simple and stylish laptop desks – perfect as a home for modern technology. www.wooden-furniture-store.co.uk

Melody Maison’s previous collection of Velvet Chairs, Stools, Benches and Pouffes was so popular with their customers, they just had to add some more colours and styles for you to choose from!

This stunning selection of seating is perfect for those wanting to add a little luxury to their home decor theme. www.melodymaison.co.uk

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Jones and Jacob Ltd, Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers are based in Watlington and have been serving Henley, Oxford, Reading and the surrounding areas for over 40 years.

Probate Valuation Service Jones and Jacob Ltd, Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers are based in Watlington and have been serving Henley, Oxford, Reading and the surrounding areas for over 40 years.

Simon Jones has a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing valuations both for probate and insurance purposes.

Jones and Jacob Ltd always provide a caring and sympathetic probate valuation service.

Simon can attend the house and complete a walk through and advise on the best way to move forward with your valuation as efficiently and as quickly as possible. It can be reassuring at this difficult time to deal with the same person throughout the valuation.

Jones & Jacob can provide written documents that are acceptable for submission to HMRC with regards to completing forms for inheritance tax or provide a fully itemised written document with images where necessary. Simon can help with a full inventory of the contents of the household and provide a probate valuation giving realistic market prices. He will be happy to advise on items that would be suitable for auction or clearance. Many clients have saved large sums of money by having Jones & Jacob complete a professional probate evaluation thereby taking the strain out of handling the estate of deceased loved ones.

Auctions Jones & Jacob hold regular auctions on the second Wednesday of every month, selling silver, jewellery, china, glass, rugs and a large selection of paintings and furniture.

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day and witness the excitement of a live auction.

Refreshments are available on site, so why not treat yourself to a coffee and slice of cake or a bacon bap whilst bidding on some of the interesting items up for sale.

Viewing of auction lots is possible the week prior to a Sale taking place, on the following days: Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm, Monday and Tuesday 10.00am to 6.00pm and on the morning of the sale. The fully illustrated catalogue may be seen at www. jonesandjacob.com. It is possible to bid live online via www.the-salreroom.com if you are unable to attend on the day.

Selling with Jones and Jacob is a hassle free way to sell your unwanted items. They can assist with everything from single items to a full house clearance.

If you have any items you would like to sell, please visit on weekdays between 9.00am to 4.00pm where they can offer advice and give a free valuation on your items. Alternatively, you could email them some photos and they will endeavour to give a prompt reply.

Jones & Jacob have a history of obtaining excellent prices for quality goods, although they can never guarantee what will happen on the day, that is the excitement of the auction!

Insurance Valuations Jones & Jacob can provide fully researched valuation documents including photographs for single items or entire collections.

Correct valuations can help in the event of family division and in the event of needing to make a claim on house insurance.

If you have fine art, antiques and jewellery that need valuing, please call to book an appointment on 01491 612810

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