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allery 1066 are very proud to be voted the Best Art Gallery in Hertfordshire 2017! The art gallery is situated in the old coaching town of Baldock and were thrilled to receive the award and would like to thank you all for your continued support and everyone who voted for the gallery.

The 2017 Festival of Wildlife, in association with Herts Natural History Society will once again take place in Tarmac’s beautiful Panshanger Park, near Hertford. The Festival, kindly hosted by Tarmac, will celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife in Hertfordshire and Middlesex. 2017 will see more fantastic wildlife walks, talks and children’s activities.

The St Albans Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

Race for Life 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk; the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it. Starts at 11am.

Hertford will be joining in with the National Play Day by offering child friendly events in the town centre. Come on down for a spot of shopping, food and some entertainment to keep the kids busy this summer.

The UK’s biggest children’s obstacle course, The Little Welly “Goes Wild” premiers at The Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans, Herts, on the 15th & 16th July.

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THROUGHOUT JULY

Open Wednesdays at Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden Every Wednesday until the end of September from 1030-1600. £5 entry includes a tour of the garden or the Victorian farm buildings - a popular film and TV location. The garden has been revived by an enthusiastic team of volunteers and the open days are an opportunity to show our progress to visitors. A wide range of research has been carried out and includes information about the Capability Brown design of the unusual walled garden, the payment for Brown’s work was only exceeded at Blenheim.

Talks and tours for groups can be arranged on a wide range of subjects. Plant and produce stall including Luton Hoo Estate honey and light lunches are available.

Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LF Image © Tim James-Hammond; www.architecturalexposure.com

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the calendar 18 & 19 july

Going In Style (12A) Going in Style is a heist comedy film and directed by Zach Braff, written by Theodore Melfi, and stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin. Lifelong buddies Willie (Morgan Freeman), Joe (Michael Caine) and Al (Alan Arkin) decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-andnarrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty.

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three men risk it all by embarking on a daring adventure to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Tickets: £7, concession £5, Show Times: 18 July - 7.30pm, 19 July 1.30pm & 7.30pm Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD 1 0 j u ly 2 0 1 7

29 & 30 july

Festival of Wildlife Family focused free Festival! The 2017 Festival of Wildlife, in association with Herts Natural History Society will once again take place in Tarmac’s beautiful Panshanger Park, near Hertford.

The Festival, kindly hosted by Tarmac, will celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife in Hertfordshire and Middlesex. 2017 will see more fantastic wildlife walks, talks and children’s activities.

There will be arts, crafts and the chance to meet lots of local conservation organisations. Take a tour of the park on a tractor and learn about how to make your garden better for wildlife. Lots for all ages! 10am - 4pm each day Free entry Panshanger Park, Hertfordshire SG14 2WN

15 & 16 july

St Albans Town & Country Festival A fun day out for all the family. There will be demonstrations, stalls, rural crafts and displays. 10am-5pm.

Cricket Field, Highfield Park St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0RE

EVENTS AT PARADISE WILDIFE PARK

11 july

pamper evening Head to Paradise’s newly refurbished marquee from 5pm till 10pm for the annual pamper evening. Indulge yourself with a mini treatment from just £5 including; manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, reflexology and more! There will also be stalls on the evening selling a variety of products and gifts. To book call Carly on 01992 470490 ext.236.

Tickets cost just £4.50pp (which is donated to the charity Zoological Society of Hertfordshire) and include a glass of wine on entry.

29 & 30 JULY

Primate Weekend Take your little monkeys along to Paradise Wildlife Park on 29 or 30 July for the Primate and Rainforest Weekend at Paradise Wildlife Park. Over the course of weekend there will be promotions, games, gifts and a few scrummy treats. It is going to be a #fabzoolus weekend raising funds and awareness for conservational charities and the kids will love it!

29 july

Vintage and Handmade Fair Hertford A fair with up to 10 dealers selling a range of vintage, antique and handmade jewellery, accessories, collectables and upcycled goods.

This fair is set in the Millbridge Rooms opposite Hertford Theatre in the town centre with plenty of local parking nearby. Trader stands start at £20.

Doors open at 10am and close at 2pm. 10am-2pm.

Entry £1.

Seed Warehouse, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1PX

22 july

Indoor Summer Fayre - Welwyn Garden City - (Welwyn Harmony Fundraiser) A range of traditional craft and fayre stalls including tombola, art and craft, home-made goods, cakes, jams, plants and much more. A lovely indoor event to pop into for all the family. 10am - 3pm with free entry.

The Main Hall, WGC United Reformed Church, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6PS

5 & 6 august

Ungulate & Paddocks Weekend Take the family along to celebrate Paddocks &and Ungulates Weekend at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Ungulates are hoofed animals and at Paradise they have plenty – from Pigs and Sheep, to Red Deer, Zebra, Tapir and much more.

All events at Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA

14 july

Quiz Evening This is always an enjoyable and popular quiz evening. There are 7 rounds of questions with a small prize at the end for the winning team. . Refreshments of Coffee and Cake will be served during the interval. Bring your own non alcoholic drinks and nibbles to eat at your table. We aim to have tables of 8 people but will happily put smaller groups together to make up a table of 8.

Event starts at 7.30pm, Entrance is free, however, the organizer should be contacted to let them you know you are coming.

Potters Bar Baptist Church, 62, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2RB

WELL DONE GALLERY 1066 Gallery 1066 - Winners of the Best Art Gallery in Hertfordshire!

Gallery 1066 are very proud to be voted the Best Art Gallery in Hertfordshire 2017! The art gallery is situated in the old coaching town of Baldock and were thrilled to receive the award and would like to thank you all for your continued support and everyone who voted for the gallery.

The team at Gallery 1066 work hard to bring exciting and new artists into Hertfordshire – by offering a wide range of contemporary fine art to suit all tastes and pockets. The gallery is known for hosting red carpet artist events throughout the year for acclaimed international artists such as Fabian Perez, Todd White and Doug Hyde (to name a few) attracting over 200 visitors to Baldock.

With over 3000sq. ft over two levels the gallery offering a diverse range of genres and subject matters making Baldock the art destination in Hertfordshire. Gallery 1066 is proud to house household names such as Jack Vettriano and Sherree Valentine Daines whom has been commissioned by the Royal Family, as well as the likes of Fabian Perez who last year was commissioned by none other than the Pope!

As well as highly established artists the gallery is continuously introducing new exciting emerging talent and unveiling their latest collections.

Gallery 1066 is a gallery with a difference offering a personal and friendly service as well as private commissions, home approval service, corporate space consultancy and of course a complimentary drink whilst you enjoy the gallery!

Thank you again to your continued support and we hope to welcome you to the gallery soon! info@gallery1066fineart.com; www. gallery1066fineart.com; T: 01462 896164 j u ly 2 0 1 7 1 1

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS 23 july

St Albans Race for Life 5k & 10k The St Albans Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research.

Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

Race for Life 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk; the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it. Starts at 11am.

Verulamium Park, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DB

“The St Albans Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research”

16 july

Bubble Rush Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference! It is a 5k of fun with colourful scented bubbles being blasted at all runners across four bubble stations.

Expect music and entertainment whilst you walk, run or dance your way to the finishing line! The run is open to everyone (pushchairs are allowed!) and we will be offering team discounts. Each entrant will receive a Bubble Rush t-shirt, medal and goody bag! There will also be a selfie tent, hot food, merchandise and music at the start and finishing line. This is the frothiest and happiest 5km run around so sign up to experience the rush! To sign up visit www.isabelhospice.org.uk or call 01707 382500. £25 Adult (16+) £8 Child (5-15) £20 Team ticket (min of 6 adults) FREE under 5 years.

Cheshunt Park, Park Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN7 6QD 1 2 JULY 2 0 1 7

16 july

Le Petit Tour - Welwyn Garden City Cycling Festival A great event for all the family as races are for all ages and roads are closed. There will be entertainment, stalls, food and music. Plus, a big screen for live Tour de France action. Lots to see and Free, action starts 10am.

Town Centre Hertfordshire AL8 6AP

open gardens for ngs Enjoy private gardens open for charity

23 july

2 Barlings Road A compact garden for all seasons. Borders and island beds packed with unusual perennials, climbers, shrubs and small trees.

Small plant-filled formal pond.

Colourful courtyard with unusual water feature Shady gold and silver corner. Some areas re-planted every year for extra interest.

2 Barlings Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2AN

23 july

Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa The gardens and parkland designed by Capability Brown are of national historic significance and lie in a conservation area.

Main features - lakes, woodland and pleasure grounds, Victorian grass tennis court and late C19 sunken rockery. Italianate garden with herbaceous borders and topiary garden.

Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 3TQ

30 july

35 Digswell Road Town garden of around a third of an acre with naturalistic planting inspired by the Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf.

The garden has perennial borders plus a small meadow packed with herbaceous plants and grasses.

The contemporary planting gives way to the exotic.

35 Digswell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 7PB

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KIDS’ CORNER 26 july & 2 august

Popdance Kids Summer Holiday Camps If your child loves pop music then they are going to LOVE our Popdance Kids Holiday Camps. For boys and girls aged 5-11, our camps cover the school day - 9.00am to 3.15pm and are jam-packed full of dance, activities and also we take the children next door to DJ Jungles for a play. Arrive a little earlier to pick up to see what the children have been practising during the day. Just £20 per day which includes time in DJ Jungle too.

All Saints Studios, 156 St Albans Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9LP

15 july

Animal Agents, Summer Reading Challenge 2017 Launch Event To celebrate the Hertfordshire launch of Animal Agents, Summer Reading Challenge 2017, Hemel Hempstead Library is hosting a FREE day of fantastic activities and wild mysteries to test young readers’ detective skills! Don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge during your visit!

Hertfordshire Libraries are offering exciting rewards for all children who read six library books of their choice over the holidays. Overseen nationally by the Reading Agency, this year’s challenge will introduce children of all ages to an amazing team of crime-busting creatures created by best-selling Horrid Henry illustrator Tony Ross!

Hemel Hempstead Library, The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1DN 1 4 JULY 2 0 1 7

26 july

2 august

Play Day Hertford will be joining in with the National Play Day by offering child friendly events in the town centre. Come on down for a spot of shopping, food and some entertainment to keep the kids busy this summer.

Hertford Town Centre, Various Locations, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1PX

3 august

Family Discovery Morning: Animals Around the Cathedral To celebrate 30 years of Dick King This family discovery morning will feature story telling, face painting and a fun animal trail around the Cathedral. You’ll also get to make and take home your very own animal mask! FREE Suitable for ages 3-11.

St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY

15 & 16 july

The Little Welly “Goes Wild” The UK’s biggest children’s obstacle course, The Little Welly “Goes Wild” premiers at The Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans, Herts, on the 15th & 16th July. With record crowds at the event in Norbury Park, Surrey & Henley-on-Thames, the team are looking forward to welcoming families for what promises to be a fantastic weekend. Bigger, better & muddier than before and with 30 big obstacles over a 3km course, kids will have the time of their life as they run, jump, climb, swing, slide & crawl through the wildly popular outdoor adventure series. A brilliant day out for all the family whatever the weather! www.thelittlewelly.co.uk

16 july

Hertford Castle Teddy Bears’ Picnic Families and friends are invited to attend the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held in the Castle Grounds.

Children are urged to bring along a teddy, join in a bear hunt, teddy bear parade and watch the Punch and Judy show. A live brass band concert will perform for visitors to enjoy and Hertford Castle will be open to the public. Free water activities will be running on the River Lea for children and adults to take part in.

12pm-4pm.

Hertford Castle, Castle Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1HR

The Wiggles The Wiggles Big Show is coming to the UK Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony will play everyone’s favourite Wiggles songs like ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Rock-a-Bye your Bear’ and ‘Do the Propeller!’, along with their Wiggly friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword.

Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

25-27 JULY

Summer Time at Hertford Musuem - All About Ancient Greece!

Drop in and take part in crafts inspired by the Ancient Greek artefacts in this collection. Design a Greek pot; make a junk modelling mythical monster and more!

Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1DT

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC 11 JULY

Bon Giovi Bon Giovi blast onto the stage to perform the greatest hits from Bon Jovi’s extensive career, including Living On A Prayer, It’s My Life, and Wanted Dead or Alive, not to mention performing rare tracks that even Bon Jovi haven’t performed for many years. This act is without compromise one of the best tribute acts on the circuit today.

Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

16 JULY

19 & 20 august

The Knebworth Prom On Saturday 19 August the Knebworth air will be filled with dance anthems at Classic Ibiza. The evening brings together Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) and DJ Goldierocks, both of whom are excited to be performing at this amazing venue. Sunday 20 August is going to bring a completely different atmosphere to Knebworth. The Great British Prom, promises a very special formula with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Classical Brit award-winning Only Men Aloud, soprano Annette Wardell and The Band of the Home Counties Pipes and Drums leading the way with a programme of iconic music from around the British Isles. www.classicibiza.co.uk; www.greatbritishprom.co.uk

22 July

Summer Sounds in Hertfordshire Showcasing the quality of live music in the UK and adding a distinct Americana flavour to the line-up; with Hitman Blues Band & The New York City Horns headlining plus five other very different, but striking bands, this will undoubtedly be another great festival and an occasion not to miss! The Hitman Blues Band is getting worldwide recognition with their new release “The World Moves On” being hailed as “the best yet!”. Their previous release, “Blues Enough”, was in the running for two Grammy nominations and with a live show that engages the audience with great musicianship, great music, and a liberal dose of humor, The Hitman Blues Band will light up your audience! This year’s full line-up comprises of: Hitman Blues Band & The New York City Horns - Lisa Mills –Red Butler – Matt Woosey Band – Jack J Hutchinson - Split Whiskers.

Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Tyne and Wear AL5 1PD 1 6 JULY 2 0 1 7

Abbots Langley Orchestra Summer concert conducted by Gonzalo Acosta Don’t miss this exhilarating summer concert for the ALO in the beautiful church of St Saviour’s. The programme features works full of Summer sparkle and fun. Gonzalo Acosta (currently associate leader of the English National Opera) directs the Orchestra with his usual enthusiasm and expertise. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a lovely programme of music in a local setting.

St Saviour’s Presbytery, 96, The Crescent, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire WD5 0DS

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21 & 28 July

the jockey club live Some of the hottest chart talent and legendary household names will perform at Newmarket racecourse this month. The action kicks off earlier in the day with a six race card – giving fans the chance to witness powerful equine athletes who are stars in their own right, and enjoy the thrilling drama and spectacle of them racing for glory. See Culture Club on July 21 and Texas on July 28.

Newmarket Racecourse, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket CB8 0TG

Rock at the Castle This well-established free music festival takes place in the grounds of Hertford Castle. Four music stages surround the Castle where live bands, musicians and acoustic acts play to the public. From Rock to Folk, Indie to Pop, this music festival has something for everyone. 12.30pm-7.30pm Free Entry, Donations welcome Hertford Castle, Castle Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1HR

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The Best Bathroom Showroom in the South East Visit them and you decide!

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f you are considering a new bathroom then you simply cannot go wrong if you choose to visit Ware Bathroom Centre. Their showroom is second to none!

They are justly very proud of their outstanding bathroom showroom. With over 80 displays of bathrooms and showers from all of the major brands in the 10,000 sq ft building, all beautifully set out in room settings. Both contemporary and modern designs are on display, along with working showers, Jacuzzi baths and taps and mixers.

They have first class, knowledgeable sales and admin staff in the showroom, who have all been with WBC for many years and have great knowledge of the products and industry. All staff have undergone various training days with the major manufacturers; they are extremely conscientious and friendly and will give you the

very best service and attention.

They have an expert full-time maintenance engineer who looks after all aspects of the showroom, from fitting and plumbing in new displays to building and external maintenance. If you have a question about your plumbing connected to your bathroom, speak to Keith, he will be more than happy to help or offer advice.

Ware bathroom Centre also undertake major contracts for multiple installations in apartment blocks and commercial buildings. If they can do this then they can certainly manage to make your dreams, for a new bathroom, in your home, come true!

Ware bathroom Centre is the best starting point.

Over 35 years of quality service!

Over 100 displays of bathrooms and showers!

And what’s more they guarantee that wherever you travel from you won’t be disappointed!

THE DETAILS They are open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.

The showroom is conveniently situated on the River Lee in the Historic town of Ware. There are great links to London with trains running from the local station every 30 minutes straight into Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale for the underground.

If you are driving we are 20 minutes from junction 25 of the M25, straight down the A10.

Extensive car parking available.

• Free car park • Over 80 displays • 10,000 Sq feet of showroom • Expert staff • Arrive by car, train or boat!

Ware Bathroom Centre, 4 Star Street, Ware SG12 7AA; 01920 468664; www.warebathrooms.co.uk

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London To Host

World Class Show Jumping Event Great British Olympians John Whitaker, Scott Brash and Ben Maher looking to impress crowds at Royal Hospital Chelsea this August

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illions all over the world have been captivated by powerful, athletic horses seemingly flying over enormous multicoloured fences as show jumping continues to grow in popularity. This summer, thousands will get up close and personal with some of the most recognisable names in the sport, as for the first time ever, the spectacular Royal Hospital Chelsea plays host to Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League. Team GB’s 2012 Olympic heroes such as Scott Brash and Ben Maher and legendary John Whitaker will be battling to win unprecedented prize money at the iconic location on the banks of the River Thames.

The event takes place from 4th-6th August 2017 and will be the 12th leg of the prestigious

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Get Involved…

All spectators will need to purchase a ticket to access the showground.

Seating is unreserved and ticket holders will have the option of two covered grandstands, both with a clear view of the arena.

Ticket prices vary per day, and children under 10 years of age go free.

15-event show jumping series. The championship has already enthralled spectators at Miami Beach, Shanghai, Monaco and Paris and and will continue to Valkenswaard, Rome and Doha for the championship climax. Known as the ‘Formula 1’ of equestrian sport, it is one of the most explosive and exciting of any equestrian series with riders such as Jessica Springsteen, Christian Ahlmann, Georgina Bloomberg and Harrie Smolders competing.

Top Sport & Lifestyle…

The event will blend sport and lifestyle in a chic atmosphere in the heart of London. The venue is famous as the home of the much-loved Chelsea Pensioners who will be at the show in their “Scarlets”.

Guests from around the world can enjoy hospitality from ringside seats in the smart VIP lounge overlooking across the main competition arena to the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea building by Sir Christopher Wren. Founded by King Charles II in 1681 Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to UK veterans and is also famous for the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

What’s On...

Top-level action starts on Friday 4th August with the initial round of the thrilling Global Champions League where the world’s best riders fight for pole position ahead of the final on Saturday.

Spectators will be in for a world class sporting treat on Saturday 5th August, as riders compete in the exhilarating final of the GCL. And as if that was not enough equestrian excitement for one day, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London Presented by Sapinda follows with top 25 riders competing for £300,000 prize money.

Sunday 6th will see more action from the world’s top riders and horses as they continue to take part in high calibre competition.

Star Spotting…

British fans will be see the stars of show jumping in the competition arena and training back stage in the warm up arena. London 2012 gold medallist Ben Maher will be part of the London Knights home team and will no doubt get an enthusiastic reception. His team mates include World No1 (correct at time of going to print) Kent Farrington, Under-25 rider Emily Moffitt who now rides for Great Britain, Eduardo Menezes and Enrique Gonzalez. For more information on the team, head over to www.globalchampionsleague.com.

Talking about the event, 2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medallist Nick Skelton said: “The Global Champions Tour is absolutely world class and stages top level events at fabulous locations in major cities worldwide. As a British rider I feel it is extremely important that London is on the calendar of a sporting event of this calibre and the Royal Hospital Chelsea would be an inspiring and important location at which to celebrate the success of British show jumping riders and for the “grassroots” of our sport and the many riders around the country.”

2012 Olympic Gold Medallist Scott Brash agreed: “The GCT is truly global and has done so much for our sport - I’m proud London is on the calendar again alongside the other iconic and unique destinations around the world. Having a UK leg of the Championship will be very positive for our country’s show jumping, and will hopefully inspire new generations, continuing our 2012, and Nick’s 2016, Olympic legacy. I can’t wait to compete there next summer; it’s going to be a very special event.”

£5 General Admission tickets are also available, giving access to the shopping village, warm up, kids area and refreshments - this access will give also give a restricted, standing view of the arena. There will be a big screen in the village for guests to watch the action.

Limited VIP Tickets are still available on request, please email hospitality@globalchampionstour. com for an information document and prices.

Family Fun… With a shopping village, refreshment areas and thrilling sporting action packed into three days there will be something for all the family. In the village there will be delicious food and beverages and a dedicated kids area, with face painting and the beautiful Longines Carousel ride.

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RECIPE Beetroot, Goats Curd, Granola, Salad Leaves, Apple, Vanilla I love beetroot. It is one of my favourite ingredients and the combination of beetroot, goats curd, apple and granola is fantastic! This recipe might take a little time but the result is really special. (serves 6)

SUMMER AT AUBERGE DU LAC Matt Edmonds is Head Chef at Auberge du Lac, the award-winning restaurant nestled in the Brocket Hall Estate

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elcome to the first entry of my first column! As you have probably guessed from my job title, this column is going to be all about food and what I get up to in and around the Auberge du Lac kitchen.

Luckily for you, my job is pretty interesting and I get to meet all kinds of interesting people too, so hopefully you’ll enjoy what I have to say…

I have been Head Chef at Auberge du Lac since the restaurant re-launched in February of this year, and I must say, I could not think of a better place to work right now – who else gets to look out of their window at work and see a pheasant striding across the grounds? The Brocket Hall Estate is home to an array of wildlife and the scenery is simply breath-taking.

After five months on the job, I have now found my bearings and can navigate the Estate pretty well – five months may sound like a long time to find your way around, but I can tell you that 543 acres is an awful lot of land! The best thing about exploring the Estate has been discovering the many foraging hotspots – foraging has always been a passion of mine, and where possible I love to use wild, hand2 2 JULY 2 0 1 7

picked ingredients in my dishes.

This month it’s been all about elderflower and cherries. There’s been a great supply on the Estate this year, and the surrounding fields and woodland areas have come in handy too. I have been sneaking out of the kitchen whenever I can to pick these ingredients, and I’ve even roped my two young sons in to help me too – it’s great fun for them, and I think it’s so important that children understand and are interested in where food comes from.

I’m also passionate about supporting British producers and I source fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers whenever I can. My favourite ingredient at the moment has to be the baby beetroot - It’s so versatile and ridiculously tasty, so I’m currently weaving it into many of my dishes.

Right, it’s back to the kitchen for me – if you’re interested in seeing what I’m creating with my foraged finds and other seasonal ingredients, do come and join us at Auberge du Lac… and do try and pick a sunny evening so you can enjoy the terrace and beautiful views!

1 bunch Baby Candy Beetroots; 1 bunch Baby Ruby Beetroots; 1 bunch Baby Golden Beetroots; 1 bunch Ruby Beetroots; 500g Merlot Vinegar; 250g Water; 125g Sugar; 12 Sprig Thyme; 1 Clove Garlic; 1tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Granny Smith Apples; 50g Sugar; 85g Lemon Juice; 1 Vanilla Pod; 250g Hazelnuts; 250g Pumpkin Seed; 250g Oats; 250g Squash Seeds; 4tbsp Honey; 1tsp Ground Cumin; 1tsp; Light Curry Powder; 1tsp All Spice; Vegetable oil; Sea Salt To serve Goats Curd; Granny Smith Apple Slices; Salad Leaves Baked baby beetroots - Take the baby beetroots - salt, oil, wrap in tin foil and bake at 180*c for roughly 20mins until just soft. Peel skins gently and trim. Save the inner leaves from the beetroot and mix them through the salad leaves to serve.

Pickled Beetroot - Slice Ruby Beetroot thinly into discs. Bring the merlot vinegar, water, sugar, thyme, garlic and mustard seeds to boil and pour over beetroot, cover and leave (preferably overnight).

Granny Smith Puree - Peel, Quarter and Core the Apples.

Slice finely and place in pan. Add lemon Juice, 50g Sugar and add the halved and scraped Vanilla Pod. Cook on a medium to high heat stirring continuously until cooked and quite dried out. Blend on high speed until completely smooth Granola – In a frying pan, toast hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, oats & squash seeds. Separately, toast cumin, curry & 5 spice. Add all together and bind with the Honey, a little sunflower oil and season with rock salt.

Serve with finely sliced Granny Smith apples, goats curd and salad Leaves. Enjoy!

TOP TIP – Save the inner leaves from the beetroot and mix them through the salad leaves!

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THE ULTIMATE CHURCHILL EXPERIENCE AT THE SAVOY

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o mark the release of the new film, Churchill, The Savoy has created the Ultimate Churchill Experience. Guests will be welcomed for a one-night stay in the Winston Churchill Personality River View Suite with the opportunity to enjoy a truly memorable Churchill-inspired stay.

When The Savoy Hotel opened on August 6, 1889, Winston Churchill was 24-years-old. As a lover of the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan from boyhood, he already was a regular at the Savoy Theatre next door, having attended opening nights there with his parents as early as age 12. Mr Churchill, arguably Britain’s greatest Prime Minister became a regular visitor to the hotel throughout his entire life, and in celebration of this relationship, a suite was named after him. While dining at The Savoy in 1939, Churchill famously got the call telling him he was to be the wartime Prime Minister.

Having previously founded a private dining club at The Savoy, “The Other Club” in 1910, he attended its dinners in a private capacity as often as possible until his death – in fact his final public appearance was at such a dinner in 1964. During the Second World War he lunched at The Savoy so frequently with members of his cabinet, that a suite was permanently reserved for him to enjoy one of

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his famous power-naps.

The Ultimate Churchill Experience includes a onenight stay with breakfast, Churchill welcome amenity, dinner at Simpson’s In The Strand, cocktails in the Beaufort Bar, a Churchill inspired Historical Tour, and two tickets to the Churchill War Rooms.

Available for reservations from 01 August to 30 September, made by 30 August, priced from £1,995 per package, based on two people sharing, additional nights available on request.

To book please email savoy@fairmont.com or call +44 (0)207 386 4343.

For more details, please visit www.fairmont.com/savoy The Savoy, Strand, London, WC2R 0EU

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Fly like a bird over London this summer!

Zip World London is open until 28th September

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ave you ever wondered what it would be like to soar across the London skyline like a bird? Well wonder no more, as Zip World London is giving Londoners never-seen-before views of the capital’s most prominent landmarks this summer.

The double zip line - the biggest and fastest of its kind in the world - will see riders travel at speed, giving unparalleled views of the capital’s skyline, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Gherkin, Lambeth Palace and The Shard.

Designed to give an exhilarating ride in the heart of London, the adventure is perfect for children from 8 years old, thrill-seeking adults, and groups who want to experience the majesty of the UK’s capital from an extraordinary perspective this summer.

Zip World London starts on a tower 35 metres above the ground, with a 225-metre descent will be part of a 40-minute experience that includes a safety briefing and kit-up, just south of the River Thames.

Tickets for the event are expected to sell out within weeks, making this one of the most sought after events of the summer.

This is the first urban adventure from Zip World London, a partnership between Zip World and The City Zip Company. Zip World have been instrumental in transforming north Wales into the UK’s adventure capital. Across Zip World’s current three sites, they offer 10 amazing adventures including the world’s fastest zip line, Britain’s only

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MORE INFORMATION Tickets are on sale now at www.zipworld.co.uk.

Tickets start from £22.50 for a standard adult ticket (over 16 years old).

Please see below for full ticketing options.

Alpine Coaster and extraordinary underground adventures.

Zip World London aims to bring the exhilaration associated with out of town zip wires into the city for the first time.

Barry Shaverin, founder of Zip World London, says: “Giant zip lines and the greatest cityscape in the world - it seemed such an obvious idea to put the two together. And Archbishop’s Park is one of London’s best kept secrets - we really want to help it get the attention it deserves.”

“The adventure is perfect for children from 8 years old, thrillseeking adults, and groups”

Individual Ticket: £22.50 Student: £18.50 Child: £16.50 Group (5+): £18.50 per person Family of 4 (minimum 1 adult): £58.95 Velocity Package: £49 (includes two rides, action photo and a T-shirt) Open daily: 10am – 7pm Visitor Access Info: Archbishop’s Park Lambeth, SE1 7LF Nearest Tubes (Lambeth North, Waterloo, Westminster)

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COCKTAILS IN THE CITY: SUMMER EDITION FRIDAY 28TH & SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2017

“Guests are greeted with an immersive and interactive experience, a whirlwind tour of cocktail exploration”

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ollowing the roaring success of the last sell-out event, Cocktails in the City, London’s greatest cocktail festival, returns with the hugely popular Summer Edition.

Cocktails in the City will once again gather twenty-five of London’s most exciting bars beneath the green canopies of London’s Bedford Square Gardens for a sunny two-day celebration of the city’s unique and diverse drinking scene.

For this cocktail weekender, Cocktails in the City has curated an eclectic array of the world’s finest bars who will set up shop, pop-up style in an elegant and leafy Georgian square. From Soho’s quirky boutique basement bars and Dalston’s dirty tequila joints to Mayfair’s elegant 5* hotels and Shoreditch’s award-winning institutions, Cocktails in the City is the only event where all of London’s drinking scenes can be found in one place, and at one time.

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Tickets are £15 and include one cocktail, multiple complimentary experiences and cocktail booklet.

Friday 28th from 4pm – 9.30pm Saturday 29th (two sessions) 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 9.30pm.

So, whether guests are Hackney Hipsters, West End Sipsters, Free Drink Scroungers or First Class Loungers, Cocktails in the City has something for everyone.

Produced by one of London’s most exciting events companies B&H Group (The Blitz Party, Prohibition, The Chap Olympiad) guests are greeted with an immersive and interactive experience. A whirlwind tour of cocktail exploration, expect to sample incredible cocktails from London’s top bars, taste unusual and rare ingredients, shake up a storm with the world’s finest bartenders in interactive masterclasses and watch talented mixologists put their personal twists on new summer creations in this immersive weekend-long cocktail party.

Some of the London’s best street-food concepts are on board to provide tasty sustenance and a roster of live music and DJs will provide a summery backdrop. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the very best in drink entertainment in the beautiful green surroundings of Bedford Square Gardens.

Cocktails in the City takes guests on a sensory tour through London’s drinks scene in one night, without having to take more than a few steps. No tubes, taxis or buses!

Bedford Square Gardens, London, WC1B www.cocktailsinthecity.com

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Beechwood Park School A Community in Action

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dward Balfour, Headmaster at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, announced this month that the cumulative total raised for Keech Hospice Care by the Beechwood Park School Parents’ Association (BPSPA) and pupils had reached a staggering £200,000. Keech Hospice Care is a local charity based near Luton, which provides free, specialist care for adults and children with life-limiting conditions as well as vital support for their family and friends. Beechwood Park School has had a close connection with Keech for over 19 years and, during this time, donations have enabled the funding of programmes such as “Girls Aloud”, a club offering friendship and practical support to some of the young teenagers supported by the charity, and to ‘Sparklers’, a sibling bereavement programme.

Regional and Events Fundraising Manager for Keech, Mark Relf, who attended a celebratory assembly at Beechwood Park, thanked the School for their commitment to the charity over many years and explained to the pupils some of the work that the charity does.

Mr Balfour thanked the BPSPA for its amazing achievements, saying “Beechwood Park is delighted be involved with such a worthy cause and to be part of these programmes which make such a significant difference to people’s lives”. He added that “the School is delighted to continue its links with Keech

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“The School is delighted to continue its links with Keech Hospice Care long into the future”

Hospice Care long into the future.”

Beechwood Park, a School for over 530 pupils, still retains the family feel of a smaller School and has an extremely active Parents’ Association who contribute time, talent and enthusiasm to produce many events, for adults and children. Whilst fun plays a major part in these events, the underlying drive is the support and care for local charities and for the School community itself.

The next big fundraising event on the horizon for the BPSPA is a Venetian Masked Summer Ball. Whilst pupils are enthusiastically decorating masks to adorn the walls of the School’s Great Hall and marquee, parent volunteers are meticulously planning the event and seeking sponsors. Guests will enjoy a dazzling evening in the School’s Queen Anne-style buildings and the Capability Brown landscaped grounds.

The Parents’ Association has recently funded projects including a new swimming pool complex and an outdoor classroom in support of the School’s Forest School facilities.

Beechwood Park is an independent day and flexiboarding School for boys and girls age 3-13. The School is located 15 minutes from Harpenden, 20 minutes from St Albans, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead.

Beechwood Park School, Markyate, St Albans AL3 8AW 01582 840333; www.beechwoodpark.com

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the Columban code

Courage, Courtesy and Compassion St Columba’s College provides a seamless education in an inspiring and challenging environment where boys from the age of four to eighteen years old aspire to achieve their own best standard.

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Catholic school, St Columba’s is open to boys of wide variety of religious traditions, with learning underpinned by the Columban code of Courage, Courtesy and Compassion. While striving for academic excellence the College realises that it is whole-person education that best prepares boys for the world, recognising that moral and spiritual

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qualities are essential in achieving roundness of character.

In addition to the curriculum, there is an extensive Extra and Extended Curriculum ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force to Young Enterprise. These activities develop qualities of self-knowledge, teamwork, leadership and resilience.

The College regularly wins trophies for rugby, athletics, basketball and other sports. There is a strong tradition of music, drama and public speaking with regular concerts and drama productions.

The school’s strength lies in the combination of high expectations, a culture of mutual respect and care, creating a stimulating happy environment in which boys thrive and learn, building firm foundations for confident socially-skilled pupils.

The community is vibrant and the students are the best evidence of what a Columban education can produce.

Academic performance is excellent, with boys winning scholarships every year; all are challenged from the earliest stages to ‘achieve their own best standard’.

The College is proud of its strong reputation for pastoral care and both the Prep and Senior Schools have a well-developed house system, forging positive relationships and encouraging healthy competition.

“In addition to the curriculum, there is an extensive Extra and Extended Curriculum”

For more information about St Columba’s College, King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4AW Telephone (Senior): 01727 855185 (Prep): 01727 862616 email: admissions@stcolumbascollege.org www.stcolumbascollege.org

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Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace, 1-3 September 2017

The world’s rarest cars in one of the world’s most exclusive settings

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he Concours of Elegance proclaims itself to be “the most exclusive car park in the world”; a typically understated label for one of the classiest and most incredible motoring events on the global calendar. The venue this year is the breath-taking grounds of Hampton Court Palace; a royal setting which – with its incredible history and beauty – is the perfect pairing for the collection of rare automobiles set to arrive as part of the Concours this September.

The focal point is a gathering of more than sixty unique or extremely rare cars, many of which will never have been seen before in the UK – let alone

all in one place. And, just like the palace itself, each car has a story to tell; the 1896 Arnold Benz Motor Carriage on display, for example, was the first car to ever receive a speeding ticket. The driver, Walter Arnold, was travelling 8mph in a 2mph zone and his car wasn’t preceded by a man on foot carrying a red flag – a legal requirement at the time. A policeman gave chase on his bicycle and fined Arnold for his recklessness.

From 1922 is a Bentley 3 Litre, which was the first to ever race at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, kickstarting a run of wins for Bentley in 1924 and again in 1927 to 1930. Then there’s the Porsche

“The focal point is a gathering of more than sixty unique or extremely rare cars, many of which will never have been seen before in the UK”

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917K, famously driven in the Steve McQueen film, Le Mans, and winner of the Daytona 24 Hours and Monza 1000km races in 1971.

The Le Mans 24 Hours theme continues with a celebration of Jaguar’s legendary 1-2-3-4-6 finish in 1957, securing the Jaguar D-Type a place in history

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Full day adult entry tickets to the Concours of Elegance cost £40 but readers can get £15 off by going to www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/ tickets and entering LIFEVIP. Alternatively, call 0844 338 0338, quoting LIFEVIP.

MORE INFORMATION One of the main aims of the Concours of Elegance is to raise money for charity, and this year’s event will be generating funds for Marie Curie and Springfield Youth Club Hackney. So far Concours of Elegance has raised more than £1,000,000 for its charities.

books and magazines, only to be discovered again in 2015, 60 years after it was first built. It’s been recommissioned to run again, but its appearance is key to this totally original car.

There are, of course, plenty of modern masterpieces on display, too. In total, more than a thousand vehicles will enter the grounds of Hampton Court Palace from 1-3 September, including the very latest high performance rarities, including the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato and Pagani Huayra. Founder of evo magazine and the Harry’s Garage YouTube channel, Harry Metcalfe, will be bringing together a collection of these incredible modern performance cars.

Over the course of the weekend many of the vehicles on display will start their engines to drive through the grounds of the palace and up onto the all-new central stage. Visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of some of the most important cars ever produced, while a team of experts enlightens the audience as to what exactly makes these vehicles so special.

COMPETITION One reader can win a pair of VIP tickets to the Concours of Elegance for either Saturday 2nd September or Sunday 3rd September. The VIP experience includes a three-course lunch, Champagne reception, afternoon tea and preferred parking. TO ENTER: Send your contact details to competitions@fishmediagroup.co.uk quoting Concours of Elegance VIP in the subject box. A winner will be picked at random.

as one of the greatest racing cars ever. For the first time, the three podium-finishing D-Types will be gathered together at Hampton Court Palace, alongside two further D-Types with Le Mans history.

Away from the world of motorsport, the Maserati A6G Gran Sport, complete with faded paintwork and dented panels, is maintained as a reminder of its past. Only four of these cars were ever built, and this particular example had been hidden away in a French barn under a pile of

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Qatar Goodwood Festival A ‘Glorious’ summer garden party Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 August

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he quintessentially British garden party is back with five days of unforgettable racing and entertainment. The Qatar Goodwood Festival is a truly charming summer event. Affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ the racing is thrilling throughout the week, with some of the world’s greatest horses doing battle in front of the packed grandstands.

The Qatar Goodwood Festival will showcase this British sporting tradition at its finest, with an abundance of fine food, champagne and strawberries. With over 200 years of history and experience, it truly is the ultimate destination for racing and entertainment. Nestled amongst 12,000 acres of idyllic countryside, the most-beautiful racecourse in the world provides the perfect backdrop to this unique and classically British affair.

Prize money totals £5million, with three Group 1 races – the most prestigious type of race in the world – taking place over the first three days of the meeting. The richest individual race of the week is the Qatar Sussex Stakes, with prize money of £1million. The Qatar Goodwood Cup has recently been upgraded to Group 1 status and has become

“The Qatar Goodwood Festival will showcase this British sporting tradition at its finest”

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the only Group 1 race of two miles in the UK. It will take place on the opening day of the Festival, Tuesday 1 August.

On Ladies’ Day (3 August), the Magnolia Cup provides a colourful start to the racing; inspirational women from the world of business, sport and media wear silks created by leading fashion designers and ride for charity in a sprint past the grandstands. On Friday 4 August, L’Ormarins host a best dressed competition for ladies, with the theme being their signature light blue and white.

This hotly contested competition carries a prize of an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa to watch the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate.

Famous for being a stylish and chic occasion, guests can embrace fashion in a relaxed atmosphere that compliments the excitement of top-class racing.

For more details visit www.goodwood.com/qgf Facebook: www.facebook.com/ goodwoodracecourse Twitter: @Goodwood_Races Instagram: @goodwood_races Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS

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years of Ferrari T he company’s story officially began in 1947 when the first Ferrari emerged from the historic factory entrance on Via Abetone Inferiore in Maranello. The 125 S, as it was known, embodied the passion and determination of the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari.

To date Ferrari’s most important sporting successes include 15 F1 World Drivers’ Championships, 16 F1 World Constructors’ Championships, 14 Sports Car Manufacturers’ World titles, nine wins at 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight at the Mille Miglia, seven at the Targa Florio and 226 victories in F1 Grand Prix.

The legendary symbol used by Ferrari has heroic origins. It was first adopted as a personal emblem by a highly decorated Italian World War I pilot, Francesco Baracca, who had it painted on

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the fuselage of his aircraft. At the end of the war, Baracca’s parents offered to allow Enzo Ferrari to use the Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) symbol. He adopted it as the logo for his racing Scuderia, placing it on a yellow shield in honour of his hometown of Modena and topping it with the Italian tricolour. The classic Ferrari red, however, was simply the colour assigned by the International Automobile Federation to Italian grand prix cars in the early years of the last century.

As part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the Prancing Horse, Ferrari Tailor Made, together with the designers of Centro Stile have put a modern twist on the stylistic features and elements that distinguished 70 of the most beautiful Ferraris in history and in so doing have created 70 unique “designs”. Seventy exclusive liveries, each created just the once for every car in the current range,

Top row, L-R: Enzo Ferrari; 1962 Monaco Grand Prix; The first of six victories in 1947; Below, right Ferrari 488 Spider

1962 Monaco Grand Prix

blend the past with the future to create the icons of tomorrow.

Even today, stunningly beautiful cars, each one completely unique, continue to emerge from the same Maranello factory gates. Ferrari offers clients not simply an infinite choice of colours but also an endless selection of materials, treatments and finishes. Thanks to their Carrozzeria Scaglietti and Special Trim and Equipment programmes, every single Ferrari is unique. Clients are also invited to virtually configure their car at their dealership so that they can have a full preview of what their choices will look like.

Ferrari will celebrate their 70th Anniversary in the UK at the unique Ferrari Racing Days event on 23 – 24 September at the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.

Ferrari 70th Anniversary in the UK September 24th, 2017.

Ferrari will celebrate their 70th Anniversary in the UK at the unique Ferrari Racing Days event on 23 – 24 September at the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. Ferrari Racing Days is the perfect chance to immerse oneself in the world of Ferrari. Each day will be bursting with Ferrari action and entertainment, from the wheel to wheel action of European Ferrari Challenge Series with the new 488 Challenge cars to the screech of Ferrari F1 cars.

There will also be a special parade on Saturday and the Formula 1 show on Sunday.

Explore the Ferrari displays, get up close to the latest Ferrari models and visit the Ferrari store. See Ferrari’s latest supercar, the spectacular LaFerrari Aperta, or try your driving skills in the Formula One simulator. In addition, there will be hundreds of Ferrari owners’ cars, making for a colourful and impressive display.

Join the celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of Ferrari, experience the thrilling track action and magnificent Ferrari displays. It will be a weekend for all the family, and Ferrari are offering special advanced purchase ticket prices (see www.Silverstone.co.uk). http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN JULY 2 0 1 7 3 9

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BBC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF GARDENER’S WORLD T

his year marks a half century since BBC2’s Gardeners’ World was first commissioned for television, and to celebrate there was a special hour-long anniversary programme airing on the official birthday, Friday 16 June 2017.

In 1967, David Attenborough, then BBC controller, decided that flowers was the ideal subject to wow the handful of people lucky enough to own a colour TV set. So the BBC took the decision to launch a brand new programme, a half hour each

“Percy Thrower was the first presenter of the programme” week on BBC2 dedicated purely to gardening.

Broadcast from a real allotment in Birmingham, the show featured tips and advice from expert gardeners and inspired the public with full colour footage of new plants and flowers. It was an instant success, and Gardeners’ World was born.

Percy Thrower was the first presenter of the programme, and in 1973, he received the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour. Geoff Hamilton was the longest serving presenter, and in 1985 he took the show to his own garden, Barnsdale, in Rutland.

He passed away in 1996, and was taken over by Alan Titchmarsh who presented Gardeners’ World from 1996 to 2002. In 2013 he became the first RHS Ambassador.

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longest running gardening show with up to 2.6 million loyal gardening fanatics tuning in each week, with current presenters Monty Don, Rachel de Thame, Nick Bailey, Carol Klein, Mark Lane and Flo Headlam.

BBC Gardeners’ World magazine was launched in 1991, with the first BBC Gardeners’ World Live show held in 1992 and has become an annual event ever since. For 2017 BBC Gardeners’ World Live returned to the NEC from 15 -18 June 2017, and celebrated in style with commemorative show gardens including a 1960’s Nostalgia Garden, showing how gardening has changed over five decades.

The Royal Horticultural Society are marking the 50th anniversary of the programme with a dedicated exhibition at the RHS Lindley Library at Vincent Square, London until 18th August, and at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey until 30th June.

The exhibition will explore changes in gardening trends over the lifetime of the show from the 1960s to the present day. It will bring together material from the BBC archives and the RHS Library collections to look at the events and innovations that have transformed the way we garden and how we feel about the role of our gardens as part of our everyday lives.

Trends and crazes come and go, but Gardeners’ World is likely to remain a permanent fixture as long as we have that desire to step outside with a spade and trowel.

Gardeners’ World, Friday, 8pm, BBC2.

Twitter @GWandShows. www.facebook.com/ BBCGardenersWorld

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EXPERT EVALUATIONS WITH LOCKDALES AUCTIONS S ome antiques and collectables valuation events will be taking place soon. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Monday 24tb July, 10am to 2pm at The Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2LX, on Wednesday 26th July, 10am to 2pm at Sandy Village Hall, Medusa Way (adjacent to Sandy Upper School), Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BN (free parking subject to availability), and on Thursday 27th July, 10am to 2pm at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9AL (free parking subject to availability).

There will be experts providing valuations on the following collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, pens, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, vintage comics, vintage toys, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & antique firearms. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items.

Members of the public will have the option, to consign goods to auction (subject to terms). Cash purchase offers also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available.

These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best

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“High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available”

items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000.

One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800.

It included supporting research from a professor of historic textiles which was considered strong evidence.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see our website www.lockdales.com

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Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink returns next month and this year is set to be the best yet! Alexandra Palace, 26, 27 & 28 August 2017

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ighlights of the show include some introduced to new food and flavours from around of Britain’s top chefs showcasing their the world. There will be fun science inspired kids culinary skills and inspiring the audience cookery, outdoor activities, simple crafts, toys, with their delicious dishes in The Chefs bouncy castles and trampolines, giant Jenga, chess Theatre. The star studded line-up includes: and garden games.

• Rosemary Shrager – Judge on BBC’s The Big Expert mixologists and sommeliers, including Neil Family Cooking Showdown Phillips and Charles Metcalfe, will host masterclasses • Atul Kochhar – Twice Michelin Star Chef at on wine, whisky and champagne and cheese tastings Benares each day in the Drinks Theatre. There’s a Beer for • Gary Angler – Michelin Star Chef at Angler That will be leading craft beer and food pairings, so • Richard O’Connell – Tom’s Kitchen there’s something for everyone.

• Tony Rodd – Well Dressed Plates & Foodies Festival attracts street food vendors MasterChef Finalist 2015 from around the world with Japanese, Great British Bake Off 2016 Thai, Malaysian, Argentinian, Turkish, LIFE MAGAZINES winner Candice Brown, master Indian, Korean, Mexican, French READER OFFER chocolatier Fiona Sciolti and and African just some of the top local cakemakers and flavours to feast on.

We have teamed up with patisserie chefs will offer A red carpet welcome.

Foodies Festival to offer our practical baking masterclasses The VIP experience offers readers 2 tickets for the price of 1 in the Cakes and Desserts champagne tasting sessions, + goody bags & show guide.

Theatre. There will be the a complimentary glass of fizz Quote ref FOODIES241 Chocolate, Cake and Dessert courtesy of Borgo Molino, a when purchasing tickets.

Village with freshly baked breads, new deli and gourmet snacks area tarts and desserts. Afternoon tea, and complimentary Foodies Festival handmade cakes and scones will be VIP goodies. Live music will add to served in the Vintage Tea Room. visitors’ luxury experience and make their time Foodies Festival has launched a new focus at Foodies Festival all the more memorable. on the art of healthy eating, wellbeing and For more details and to purchase tickets, balanced lifestyles. ‘Free-from’, organic and visit www.foodiesfestival.com; gluten-free products continue to soar in Facebook:@foodiesfestival; Twitter: popularity, and chefs will be demonstrating how @foodiesfestival Instagram: @foodiesfestival to cater for food intolerances. There will also be yoga classes, meditation and talks from the UK’s top nutritionists, health food bloggers and healthy cooks.

The whole family can join in at the kids Zone and kids Cookery School where children are

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GET AWAY FROM IT ALL AT WYBOSTON LAKES

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yboston Lakes is the perfect place to get away from it all with a spa, golf course, an award winning restaurant and for those adrenaline junkies amongst you a watersports centre just a stones throw away.

The hotel is home to 103 beautifully decorated and equipped bedrooms and has recently been awarded a AA 4-star hotel rating and an AA One Rosette rating for hotel food.

Superior rooms have generous super king size beds, adequate storage for a short stay and are decorated in relaxing pastel tones. There are also cosy robes and slippers available along with some fabulous Elemis toiletries.

Our deluxe rooms are a little larger than our superior rooms and have Espresso machines with a full range of single origin coffee pods feature alongside our YSpa’s luxury Canton tea selection and bone china tea ware. Fresh milk can be found in the complimentary mini bars which are also stocked with various alcoholic and soft beverages and treats.

All rooms are equipped with an in room infotainment system that you can use to browse and request spa treatments and order room service as well as use to surf the internet and catch up on your favourite shows on Netflix.

There are many stay packages available, including Shop & Drop package which includes an exclusive 10% discount voucher for Bicester Village.

With close proximity to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Bicester Village, Wyboston Lakes is a great base to explore the surrounding shopping areas.

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team to enjoy when you are all shopped out. Prices start from just £123 per night based on two people sharing, so grab a shopping partner and start planning your shopping trip now.

If you are looking for more of a pamper there is a wide variety of spa stay packages, starting from as little as £104 per person. This package includes dinner, bed and breakfast and access to the thermal spa and a two-course hot and cold buffet lunch in conjunction with Spa use.

With all your favourite spa products available to purchase in store or via the online Y Spa shop you will still be able to get your shopping fix even if you decide to book a spa break.

To book simply call reservations on 0333 7007 667 or email reservations@wybostonlakes.co.uk.

“There are many stay packages available, including Shop & Drop”

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edBox® is the ultimate travel gadget for children from birth until 7 years of age.

It is your child’s hand luggage, ride-on suitcase and inflight bed/leg-rest, all in one. Designed by former-Norwegian Captain and engineer Halvor Holmgren and his wife, a specialist in children’s travel products, they have revolutionised flying with children.

Travelling with children can be stressful, tiring and demanding. The ride-on aspect of our BedBox makes getting through long airport corridors easier, quicker and much more fun. Because of the adjustable wheels, the BedBox handles better than dad’s sports car. And as a plus, we made it into a suitcase according to carry-on dimensions, so you can use it as nappy bag or allow your kids to pack for themselves.

But what about the part of the journey that you spend in the air? For many parents, the real hassle about traveling starts when entering the aircraft.

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“The ride-on aspect of our BedBox makes getting through long airport corridors easier, quicker and much more fun”

Getting a child to sleep on the plane, can be one of the most horrendous parts of travelling with a young child and yet solutions for children sleeping onboard most aircrafts are very limited.

The flight attendant might tell your child to get off the floor (not most comfortable option anyway!). If you have the luxury to have a row of seats to yourself, you might allow your child to sleep across the row meaning they cannot use the seatbelt (not the safest option!). And finally, if they are asleep on you; you cannot move (not the most practical option!). Therefore, the BedBox comes to the rescue: for you, your child, and every other passenger on board who wants quiet flight!

Giving your child the option to lie down fully stretched out, or using it as a leg rest if they are older, means they can still use the seat belt and get some shut eye. As a parent it means you can sit back, enjoy your inflight meal and watch the inflight movies undisturbed.

So. Yes, it’s a suitcase. Yes, it’s a bed. Yes, it’s a miracle. www.jet-kids.com

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The world’s largest classical music festival Friday 14 July – Saturday 9 September 2017

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resenting over eight weeks of events and more than 90 concerts the festival continues its founder-conductor Henry Wood’s aim of bringing the best classical music to the widest audience.

Following its launch last year, the ‘Proms at…’ series returns. As well as eight Proms Chamber Music concerts at Cadogan Hall, the series presents choral music at Southwark Cathedral, music theatre at Wilton’s Music Hall, new and experimental music at the Tanks at Tate Modern, and returns to Bold Tendencies Multi-Storey Car Park in Peckham featuring The Multi-Story Orchestra and Youth Choir.

Concerts designed especially for new audiences include Gerard McBurney’s Beyond the Score, which combines actors, projections and live musical examples who explore the history of Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony, and Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony, deconstructed live on stage by Tom Service and conductor Nicholas Collon, before a performance from memory by the Aurora Orchestra.

As always the Proms presents a wide range of the very best music, with jazz and soul music a focus this year. The festival marks 100 years since the births of Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie with a concert starring vocalist Dianne Reeves and trumpeter James Morrison. The music of jazz giant Charles Mingus is celebrated by conductor Jules Buckley and his Metropole Orkest, BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal returns with bandleaders Guy Barker and Winston Rollins for a concert celebrating big band legends including Duke Ellington. Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra pay tribute to the legendary Stax/Volt Revue, credited for its championing of Southern and Memphis soul music.

Young musicians are firmly at the centre of the

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“As always the Proms presents a wide range of the very best music, with jazz and soul music a focus this year. The festival marks 100 years since the births of Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie”

festival as the First Night of the Proms features 300 singers that make up the BBC Proms Youth Choir.

The BBC National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain will also make their annual appearance at the Proms.

Beyond the performances, the Proms offers ways for audiences to learn more and get closer to the music through a series of contextual events, including 72 Proms Extra events – free daily preconcert talks, readings, film screenings, workshops and participation events for all ages.

Every Prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and in a UK first, the entire festival will be streamed in the highest quality audio the BBC has ever broadcast, as a lossless audio stream at bbc.co.uk/ proms, letting listeners experience the concerts as if they were at the Royal Albert Hall.

BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music also broadcast the Proms this year, with television broadcasts every weekend on BBC Four. The first night will be on BBC Two and BBC Four and the last night on BBC Two and BBC One. For more details and to purchase tickets, you can visit www.bbc.co.uk/proms or call 0845 401 5040, or in person at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Introducing the all-new LC sports coupe

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exus Hatfield is introducing its latest model, the all-new LC sports coupe, to invited guests, existing customers, as well as the general public, during a weekend launch event between the 29th and 30th July.

In addition to the vehicle arriving at the Hertfordshire dealership, there will be a mocktail reception, professional drivers to guide customers on test drives during the day, as well as extra staff on site to assist customers throughout the weekend.

As the only official Lexus UK showroom in the county, Lexus Hatfield will be the exclusive retailer of the LC, therefore the only place in Herts to experience both versions of this exciting new grand tourer:

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• The 10-speed, 5.0 litre, V8 LC 500, which produces 477 horsepower and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds • The 3.5L V6 LC 500h, with the world’s first 10-speed Multistage Hybrid transmission Dan Routh, General Manager of Lexus Hatfield, said: “In June, we had both the LC 500 and the LC 500h at our dealership for a day - as part of a nationwide tour - and it had an amazing response.

“We did anticipate a great reaction, considering the reception it received during its appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed last summer. However, the reaction from our guests, passers-by and staff was incredible, and a number of customers have since placed orders.”

One of the customers who was present during the June visit and has placed an order is David Mullineux, who commented: “I love it, and I just cannot wait to drive it. I ordered the hybrid version – the LC 500h – in Deep Blue.”

In fact, over 50% of customers who test drove the LC in June at Lexus Hatfield have placed an order, with deliveries expected to start in August.

Marking the beginning of a new phase for Lexus, the LC is engineering expertise and expressive design in perfect harmony, establishing the vehicle as the flagship luxury coupe in its class. It also sets new standards for styling, performance, as well as

“I love it, and I just cannot wait to drive it. I ordered the hybrid version – the LC 500h – in Deep Blue” the legendary Lexus craftsmanship.

To create even more excitement around the launch, Lexus has teamed up with superstar DJ, award-winning producer and all-round style icon, Mark Ronson, to launch “Make Your Mark”.

This is a global campaign that gives music and car fans the chance to take the LC coupe driving experience to another level, creating their own soundtrack to the drive, using exclusive music compositions and instrumentation by Mark Ronson in the studio.

Additionally, participants can become DJs themselves by accessing a specially created platform to produce a track using an industry-leading music sequencer.

While speaking about the campaign, Mark Ronson said: “I always like to work with collaborators who are innovative and unique in and out of the studio. When I was approached by Lexus with the concept of this campaign and saw the new LC, it felt fresh and exciting. I was drawn to the idea of using music to inspire and create an experience around this car.”

Head of Lexus Europe, Alain Uyttenhoven, added: “Mark is an iconic music producer behind some of the biggest hits of the decade and we couldn’t have thought of a better collaborator for

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the ‘Make Your Mark’ campaign. The Lexus LC symbolizes the beginning of a new phase for Lexus, which is all about creating greater synergy between engineering and design.

“Who better to work with on this than Mark - a man who has made a significant contribution to the world of music through his incredible performances and collaborations.”

Make Your Mark will run until September 2017 and will deliver a range of exciting content and experiences for customers and fans alike. To get involved, visit www.lexus.co.uk/lexus-today/makeyour-mark/ or search online for “Lexus - Make Your Mark” Production of the LC for the UK and European market has already started at Lexus’ Motomachi plant in Japan, while the LC 500 made a second appearance at this years’ Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex.

If you would like to attend the Lexus LC launch event at Lexus Hatfield on 29th or 30th July, call 01707 252 100 or email katie.mumford@steveneagell.co.uk for full details.

Alternatively, visit www.hatfield.lexus.co.uk to find out more about the LC and register your interest or simply visit the showroom during the event.

Lexus Hatfield is located at 172 Great North Road, AL9 5JN, off Junction 4 of the A1(M).

To get all the latest Lexus news, exclusive competitions and giveaways, follow Lexus Hatfield on: • Twitter: www.twitter.com/lexushatfield • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ HatfieldLexus • Instagram: www.instagram.com/ lexus_hatfield

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THE UK’S LARGEST LEGO EXHIBITION BRICKLIVE RETURNS TO LONDON 27-30 JULY 2017, LONDON EXCEL

“This is a MUST for all fans of LEGO® whatever their age!”

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RICKLIVE, built for LEGO® fans, has announced the dates of its first ever UK tour - bringing its array of astounding creations to legions of fans in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Belfast in 2017.

There’s a reason BRICKLIVE’s strapline is ‘Built for LEGO® Fans’ because that is exactly what it is – built by LEGO® fans for LEGO fans!

There will be a range of fantastic features at each event for all of the family - including the popular BRICK PITS. There are millions of bricks where free building is encouraged and some fantastic creations made by visitors, fans and professional builders!

They even have Duplo and a soft BRICK pit so even the youngest LEGO fans can get involved and enjoy the most popular toy in the world! There is also the eye-popping Feature Builds, showcasing some of the most astonishing creations from the world’s very best LEGO® builders.

BRICKLIVE is a fantastic opportunity for LEGO fans of all ages to get creative. Forget age and skill – let your imagination run wild and build a

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fantastic new LEGO creation while meeting other LEGO fans. There’s no queuing or restriction on time; spend 20 minutes or two hours enjoying yourself as you build.

Just pick a pit and grab some bricks!

This is a MUST for all fans of LEGO® whatever their age!

You can also see the latest LEGO® sets to buy as well as specialist retailers selling cool vintage and collectible rare sets and accessories too. Plus lots of fantastic LEGO® themed gift ideas for fans of all ages.

Andy Smith, Director of Events at Multiplay said: “We’re fully committed to making this year’s events the best ever, with more bricks, builders, creations and fans than ever before! BRICKLIVE is the number one convention for LEGO® fans in the UK, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it to more of them over the next twelve months.”

For more information, please visit www.BRICKLIVE.co.uk

Your nearest Poggenpohl studio is Poggenpohl St Albans 100 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1NX Tel: 01727 738111 info@stalbans.poggenpohl.com www.stalbans.poggenpohl.com

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beauty – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i mag e : R E A DY S E T G L O W

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ON THE BIG SCREEN TAG Heuer is proud to announce a global partnership with MARV films and 20th Century Fox in the upcoming new film from acclaimed director Matthew Vaughn, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, in cinemas worldwide on September 22, 2017. TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch is the Official Watch of The Kingsman.

In the new film, the Kingsman agents will all be fitted with TAG Heuer watches. The Tag Heuer Connected will also be included in the Kingsman collection on sale on Mr Porter.

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WELSH TAPESTRY GETS A NEW LOOK Welsh tapestry blankets have been handed down through generations and continue to be loved and cherished for their timeless appeal. Having collected Welsh tapestry blankets, coats and off cuts for many years and fascinated and inspired by the variety of patterns and colour combinations, YNYS began out of a desire to revive and preserve the craft by giving it a contemporary design focus. All YNYS handbags are designed and handmade in the UK. Aeron Clutch Handbag, £95, www.designersmakers.com/ynys

We love the slouchy tailoring and toughened-up outerwear in Victoria Beckham’s collection – it comes in the form of parkas, bombers and boyish coats. Smoky grey London skies infiltrate the color palette.

Foggy tones ranging from slate to dove are used across knitwear, outerwear and separates. www.victoriabeckham.com

FRIENDS FOREVER We just love these new BFF pins set from Alphabet Bags. They come as a set of two lovely shiny enamel pins, which when placed next to each other join perfectly to make a heart. A contemporary new take on split-pendant jewellery from years gone by. They are made from pink hard enamel and gold toned metal with rubber clasps.

The pin badges are perfect for jazzing up jackets, totes, backpacks and all sorts of other items. They are the perfect size for popping inside a birthday card as a little extra treat. These and many more are available – including ‘Naps before Chaps’, ‘Mother Unlike Any Other’, and ‘You Go Girl’ on the website with worldwide shipping.

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Can a laser-emitting gadget zap away your crow’s feet? Laura Wurzal puts Tria’s new device to the test...

“Specifically designed for wrinkles and lines around the eyes, Tria’s latest handheld laser device delivers thousands of microscopic laser lights when it comes in contact with the skin, to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin - the stuff that keeps you looking youthful! - so it’s important your skin is properly cleansed before use. Once ready, I started the treatment by gliding the tip of the laser in small circular motions, as advised, around my eye sockets, starting underneath the eyes and moving up to my temples. It was a tad painful at first - a stingy, pinprick sensation - and it took me a few days before I could tolerate using it for a full minute per eye. The treated area was noticeably red afterwards, but it calmed down overnight, so I carried on zapping away every night for eight weeks as recommended. And it was totally worth it! From the second week, my crow’s feet looked less defined and the skin around my eyes looked smooth and firm.

Friends even noticed and asked if I had changed my eye cream or tried a new spa treatment. Now that’s what I call a result!”

SmoothBeauty™ Eye Wrinkle Laser, £299 www.triabeauty.com

SUMMER COLOUR CONFIDENCE

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elcome to the season of colour confidence. Get ready to taste the rainbow and dive straight into zingy yellow, eye popping red and bubblegum pinks. Here’s this Summer’s guide on how to buy it, wear it and style it. But first let’s talk about how to find out what the ‘right’ colours are for you.

Wearing colours that complement your natural colouring can make you look healthier, more vibrant and younger. Colour analysis determines the colours that best suit an individual based on their skin complexion, eye colour characteristics and hair colour. The analyst does this with a set of precision-dyed fabric drapes. You will then be assigned a season; Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. If you are a Spring, warm (yellow-based) saturated colours will make your skin glow. If you are a Summer, cool (blue-based), less saturated colours will look best. Winters look best in cool,

saturated colours and Autumns in warm, less saturated colours.

Once you get to know your seasonal colour group, you will understand the colours worth investing in to give your skin a light and healthy glow. When it comes to fashion and style, we don’t always take this into consideration and often get stuck in a rut of buying the same colours due to lack of confidence.

Knowing your colour type is essential for creating outfits that will suit you and gives you a sense of direction when building your wardrobe every season. Colour is always relative. Colour is always next to another colour. Colours affect each other.

What this means is that when you are able to mirror your natural colours in your clothing, both you and your clothing benefit.

This season it’s all about wearing bright bold colours but colour analysis isn’t about spending money on the latest must-have product that will make you look beautiful. It’s simply knowing a little about colour theory and the colours in your own body so that you can use this knowledge to your advantage. It’s about being an informed, savvy shopper who spends money on the right colours and is able to create fabulous outfits and making informed style choices.

For years, women have seen yellow as a shade that does nothing for their skin tones, eyes or hair but there is a shade of yellow out there for everyone. It’s about knowing which one is yours and ensuring you are sticking to your right tone and shade for maximum confidence and style. From fizzy sherbet to mustard to pastel Fifties lemon, yellow was prominent on the runway proving that there is, after all, an option out there for everyone, no matter your skin tone.

Nina Whitehead, Image consultant and colour analyst. Edits-Styling www.edits-styling.com

“This season it’s all about wearing bright bold colours”

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“When combining treatments entirely natural results are achieved in our hands. Single area treatments often lead to an imbalance which makes work look obvious”

How to keep your Botox a secret Gone are the days where Botox should be obvious. My Invisible Aesthetics® technique is designed for those of us who would rather keep our treatments private.

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ack in the day, people wanted to show off their aesthetic treatments such as Botox and filler. In fact, some from across the pond would say, “if I’m going to spend that much, I want people to know” Thankfully, that thought is not what my patients subscribe to and I am delighted because it would go against my principles of Invisible Aesthetics®.

Unfortunately, obvious work is still common place and in particular when seeing lesser trained and experienced practitioners. At Riverbanks, I have been injecting for over 10 years producing discreet and natural looking results. It’s key that nobody should say to any of my patients “where do you go for your treatments” or even worse, talk behind their backs!

Invisible Aesthetics® has been developed over the years as well as combing all of my experiences when I teach doctors all over the world, to respect each and every patient’s face and aim to restore a natural balance to their face. It’s definitely not about just treating one area such as the lips or the cheeks or the nose to mouth lines or jowls for example.

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The face doesn’t generally age in just one place. In order to restore ones looks, I need to rebalance all the areas which have aged - this usually involves careful and precise restoration of shape and skin tone using a combination of Botox, dermal fillers and Skinboosters as well as an individual skin care program.

When combining treatments entirely natural results are achieved in our hands. Single area treatments often lead to an imbalance which makes work look obvious.

Many of my patients who have been coming to me for 10 years now look healthier than they did when they first started. That’s because we want they to age gracefully and look great for their age. It’s one of the reasons we have won best clinic in the UK 4 times!

We also can draw upon non- needle treatments such as Ultherapy, Exilis and our famous Signature treatment as feature in the press.

All of our doctors are fully trained by myself In our signature treatments such as The R-lift® and our Invisible Aesthetics® approach.

I hope you all have a great summer. We are open all summer if anybody wants to see us.

There will always be a smile and a warm welcome at Riverbanks. Come and enjoy The Riverbanks Experience.

Dr Rav i Jain

For more information visit my informative website www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk and subscribe to my email list.

Or if you would like to schedule a consultation with one of my aesthetic doctors call 01582762877 to book in.

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Laying the perfect foundation words: Katie Wright, Press Association

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ow do I find the right foundation for me? That’s the question beauty vlogging sensation Kaushal gets asked the most. Here, she shares her four fail-safe steps to find your perfect shade. With an army of 1.6 million subscribers, YouTuber Kaushal gets asked a LOT of questions about make-up.

But the one she gets asked the most? How do I find the right foundation? “Because there are so many foundations on the market, it can be a bit overwhelming - or underwhelming - sometimes,” she says. Finding ‘the one’ can be a lifelong quest, but luckily Kaushal has four key pieces of advice to help you find the correct shade, whatever your skin tone. Follow these steps to find your perfect foundation...

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1. Try before you buy “I always say if you’re going to get a high-end foundation, get a sample before you buy it, because the last thing you want is to spend £30 on a foundation that clearly doesn’t match you. And if they are going to give you a sample, try to get a shade lighter and a shade darker, depending on your undertone.”

2. Check the shade in natural light “If you are getting tested and you need a foundation ASAP, make sure you see what it looks like in natural lighting outside. The lighting in the stores is heavily artificial so anything can look good under those lights.”

3. Do a flash test “Always do a flash test, even if it’s just on your phone, to see if you get any flashback [white makeup marks on your face].” Yep, that means an instore selfie (or ask nicely and the counter assistant might help you out).

“If you are getting tested and you need a foundation ASAP, make sure you see what it looks like in natural lighting outside”

4. Know what type of foundation you want “Don’t buy a foundation just because someone else is using it. They might be using a really full coverage foundation but you might not actually like that. So know what you want before actually purchasing it.”

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Gorgeous swimsuits that won’t give you crazy tanlines

Not sure what you’re after? We’ve rounded up the foundations loved by bloggers and editors alike, whether you’re looking for full coverage, sheer, or something in between.

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Figleaves Monaco Lux Underwired Bandeau Tummy Control Swimsuit, £42

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Robyn Lawley Padded Cup Swimsuit, £129.99, Navabi.co.uk Animal Bocaccio Swimsuit, £50

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Ted Baker Gem Garden Cupped Swimsuit, £80, House of Fraser

Full coverage foundations 1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10, £32.50 2. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid Foundation, £30, Debenhams

Viva Voluptuous Arielle Plus Size Swimsuit, £47

Matte foundations 3. Vichy Dermablend Corrective Fluid Foundation 16Hour, £20, Boots 4. Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30, £30, John Lewis

Medium coverage foundations 5. Bareminerals Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF 20, £27 6. MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation, £23.50

Glow foundations 7. Armani Maestro Glow Nourishing Fusion Make Up, £40 8. Burberry Fresh Glow Foundation SPF 15, £35

These swimsuits are fabulous and flattering, but don’t involve cut-outs, mesh or multiple straps

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ARE EXCITED TO OFFER A LIFE CHANGING COMPETITION WORTH OVER ÂŁ2000 !

HOW TO ENTER: All applicants just need to write in as to why they think they should win this prize. We just want to know your story and why we should pick you. Tell us how you put on weight or how you have struggled to lose it. Tell us what you would like to achieve.

Please also send in a picture of yourself with your name, address, email, telephone number and age.

All entries need to be in by the 31st August. You can enter by email to: Info@thegymandtonicclub.com or post to: The Gym and Tonic Club, Battlers Green Farm, Common Lane, Radlett Herts WD7 8PH Good Luck !

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he Gym and Tonic Club want to make a difference to a special person out there.

We are excited to announce a once in a life-time opportunity to transform your body. We are holding a competition whereby the lucky winner will gain Free Membership to the club plus a 3 month body transformation Elite Package.

You will have access to HIIT classes every day (8 time slots to choose from) plus Stretch, Defence and Punch Club. You will be weighed weekly by your allocated personal trainer. Your trainer will help you every step of your journey and you will even be given their personal mobile number giving you full support whenever needed, even if you need help deciding on a menu choice one evening. Your nutrition will be planned for you weekly by our qualified nutritionist and Managing Director, Oliver Rogers. Your prize also includes free Life Coaching Sessions once a month from Dan Piler, free Physio Consultations once a month from Leanne Antoine from Distinct Physiotherapy and a Facial Chemical Peel and Makeover once your transformation is completed, from Sarah Savage & Piper Mitchell from Bare MedSpa. All these services are provided

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When you join a one off membership fee entitles you to a one hour personal induction to include: A personal fitness evaluation to discuss your goals and aspirations.

You will be weighed by their special scales measuring your body fat, visceral fat, water and muscle percentage and your data will be discussed in detail with you, followed by a discussion on your preferred package option and dietary plans.

in-house at The Gym and Tonic Club, Radlett. At the end of your 3 month body transformation journey, if feeling fantastic and healthier and if looking incredible wasn’t enough, Gino D’Acampo will then present you with a signed book, £100 shopping spree vouchers and a dinner for two at one of his restaurants.

“We are excited to announce a once in a life-time opportunity to transform your body”

You will be shown the correct form and breathing techniques for your exercises and explained the ‘MyZone’ belt equipment, which monitors your calorie burning and heart rate during training. They will also explain the ‘MyFitnessPal’ app they suggest you use, to help monitor your food intake and allow your trainers to view the information.

Their in-house highly skilled Chartered Physiotherapist will discuss any past injuries to make sure their trainers are fully aware of exercises that might need to be catered differently for you. She will also talk to you about special packages on offer that will assist you on your body changing journey.

Their in-house Beauty Therapist, who has worked with thousands of clients and has 29 years experience with expert knowledge in semi-medical treatments, will discuss with you the possible options for really getting the best results in terms of fat loss, body sculpting and the cellulite reduction treatments.

All Premium & Elite members of The Gym and Tonic Club will be provided with a free trial treatment session.

You will also receive The Gym and Tonic Membership Bag which will include your Myzone belt (retailing at £130.00) as well as other goodies.

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QUALITY CARE AT HADLEY H

adley Wood Hospital is a new private outpatient and day case facility conveniently situated in a discreet, tranquil location near Barnet High Street, close to a wealth of shops, restaurants and other local amenities. We offer the warmest welcome, the highest quality and choice of private healthcare, excellent standards of nursing and clinical expertise across a wide range of

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specialties for both self paying and insured patients.

The hospital has been opened by the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit and combines the convenience, comfort and personalised attention of a private hospital with state of the art, technology and the professional excellence you would expect from a top London teaching hospital. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest trusts, delivering care to more than 1.6 million patients each year. A hospital with a reputation for medical excellence and world-class healthcare, The Royal Free Hospital has been delivering world class

“The hospital has been opened by the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit in Hampstead”

WOOD HOSPITAL healthcare since 1828, with the Private Patients Unit opening over 25 years ago.

At Hadley Wood Hospital, we offer access to London’s expert Consultants across a wide range of specialties including Radiology, Orthopaedics, Urology, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, General & Colorectal Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery. With diagnostics, imaging and surgery housed under one roof, we ensure our patients experience the smoothest journey from diagnosis to treatment.

Boasting eight consulting rooms, a minor treatment room, a dentistry room, an endoscopy suite, a

radiology suite and two day case theatres, we provide the very best environment to ensure our patients experience the world class care that is synonymous with the Royal Free London. Whether you are a day case patient or outpatient, at Hadley Wood Hospital you will be cared for by a team who are dedicated to ensuring you receive the best possible treatment and the quickest possible recovery.

To find out more or to book an appointment, please contact our enquiries team on 020 7317 7751 or visit our website www.royalfreehadleywood.com

“We offer access to London’s expert Consultants across a wide range of specialties”

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SUMMER READY AT REBECCA JADE WAXING IS PERFECT FOR SUMMER BEACH HOLIDAYS! Waxing is the number one method for removing unwanted face and body hair, so is perfect for summer holidays.

Our waxing specialist Roxy explains “When conducted by a professional therapist, waxing is quick, easy and effective. Waxing pulls the hair follicle directly from the root ensuring a clean and touchably smooth finish.”

Worried about pain? Don’t stress. We use only the very best wax on the market - Lycon Wax, favoured by top salons all over the world and effective in painlessly removing hair as short as 1mm.

All of our therapists are highly trained in precision waxing techniques and adhere to the strictest hygiene standards. They also strive to provide a relaxing and re-assuring environment during all waxing treatments.

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“When conducted by a professional therapist, waxing is quick, easy and effective”

Congratulations to Roxy following International Beauty Awards...

On Sunday 18th June at The Banking Hall London, the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) held their international annual awards ceremony to celebrate the best in the industry.

“A major boost in collagen which softens fine lines, improves skin elasticity and increases hydration”

The team had a fabulous night watching our therapist Roxy finish in the top 3 for both the ‘Nail Technician of the Year 2017’ and ‘Waxing Therapist of the Year 2017’ categories.

Well done and congratulations Roxy – we’re so proud of you!

PROTECT YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMER

Environ HydraBoost Facial for Radiant Skin Due to temperature changes, cosmetic build up and pollution, our complexions suffer during the summer months. Show your face some TLC before your exotic escape to ensure it’s in optimal condition for those all important holiday snaps.

Our facial experts tell us why the Environ Hydraboost Facial is so impressive, “Our amazing Environ Hydraboost Facial delivers exceptional hydrating results and is suitable for all skin types.

Packed with nourishing anti-aging ingredients including fresh, active vitamins A and C plus antioxidants, this powerful formula is driven deep in to the lower layers of the skin via sound waves and small electrical pulses.

“The result? A major boost in collagen which softens fine lines, improves skin elasticity and increases hydration. I guarantee after this treatment your face will feel radiant, renewed and ready to catch some rays.”

This Environ facial is ideal post-holiday too for reducing age spots and pigmentation damage caused by the sun.

Talking of rays, the sun can be incredibly damaging so it is essential you protect your skin every day of the year, not just on holiday.

According to the British Skin Foundation 100,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year not to mention the added threat of

premature skin ageing and wrinkles.

Remember the sun’s harmful UV rays can be dangerous even on cloudy, overcast days. For this reason we also recommend wearing facial sun protection all year round.

We are proud ambassadors for the Environ Professional Sun Care Range. The scientifically proven products contain filters and reflectors which provide exceptional broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Plus the range is full of powerful anti-oxidants which fight environmental aggressors.

Environ products are only available through specially trained skin care professionals, so why not have a chat with one of our specialised therapists the next time you’re in the salon?

EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN BEFORE YOUR HOLIDAY! Exfoliation is essential pre-tanning prep, as it cleanses pores and removes dead skin to ensure an even base for your sun or spray tan.

If you’re planning on kicking back on a sun lounger this year, we recommend booking yourself in for our rejuvenating Full Body Scrub.This luxurious pampering treatment sloughs away tired, flaky skin and includes an express moisture massage, leaving your body beautifully smooth and primed to perfection.

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READY SET GLOW What with our unpredictable weather, your best bet for catching a tan is by applying it yourself.

Katie Wright selects summer’s best bronzing buys

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e all hope by the end of summer we’ll be bronzed to perfection, but somehow the reality - not enough holidays, the good old British weather - always scuppers our plans.

Thank heavens, then, for the self-tan saviours that will turn lacklustre limbs from pale to golden, even when it’s pouring outside.

Even better, this year there are a whole heap of innovations making the bottle-bronze process easier than ever.

Whether you’re a fake-tan fanatic or a newbie to the DIY game, these are the products that will have you glowing in no time...

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St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Face Sheet Mask, available from Boots.

THE SUPER SHEET MASK Love a weekly sheet mask? Switch your regular treatment for St Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Face Sheet Mask, £15 for a pack of two, Boots,

Nars Orgasm Blush is the stuff of beauty legend, the kind of product that would cause massive hysteria among make-up obsessives should it be discontinued. There’s no chance of that, however. In fact, Nars have just unveiled a liquid version of the Holy Grail shade, offering the same peachy punch but now with added dewiness. It’s a liquid dream come true...

Nars Orgasm Liquid Blush, £23, Space NK (www.spacenk.com)

UTan and Tone Coconut Tanning Water, available from utanandtone.com

Vita Liberata Trystal Pressed Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals Sunkissed, available from FeelUnique.com

Tan Luxe Hydra Mousse, available from qvcuk.com

for a powerful dose of hyaluronic hydration and light tan in five minutes, or a darker glow in 10. (www.boots.com).

THE CLEAR WINNER Not only is Tan Luxe Hydra Mousse, £33, QVC, packed with nourishing raspberry oil and vitamins, it’s also the first ever completely clear tanning mousse, meaning no more stained clothes or bedsheets. Genius. (www.qvcuk.com).

THE PHOTOSHOP FAKER Like an Instagram filter you spray on, ModelCo Tan Airbrush In A Can, £15, is a glow-giving spray-on self-tan. The beloved Aussie brand has just landed here in the UK, bringing that Gold Coast glow to our shores - hurrah (LookFantastic.com).

THE MAN TANNER Another Aussie import, Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Foam For Men, £13.99, is a foam tanner formulated with a fresh masculine scent for all those bronzing blokes out there. (www.bondisands.co.uk).

THE COCONUT COOLER A lightweight spritz that works as a make-up primer and setter, UTan & Tone Coconut Tanning Water, £18, delivers an even, sun-kissed glow in four to six hours (utanandtone.com).

THE OVERNIGHT SUCCESS Solait Overnight Tan Mask, currently reduced to £3.29 from £4.99, Superdrug, imparts a gradual golden glow while you sleep. Use it nightly until you’ve achieved your desired colour. (www.superdrug.com).

THE POWER POWDER Previously only available as a loose powder, Vita Liberata Trystal Pressed Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals in Sunkissed, £25, now come in a handy compact. Swirl on with a kabuki brush (short make-up brush with big, dense bristles) for instant bronzing plus a natural-looking tan that gradually develops over time, even when you’ve taken your make-up off. (FeelUnique.com).

TRIED AND TESTED Can a lip plumper and liner combined create the pillowy lips you’ve always wanted? Katie Wright puts Code’s duo to the test...

“When it comes to lip plumpers, I’ve been stung in the past - quite literally - by innocent-looking liquids that within seconds cause a fiery burning sensation that lasts for what feels like hours.

There’s no such agony with Code’s pink gloss, just a minty tingle, and thankfully, it’s not as neon pink as it looks in the tube.

The intense shine makes my lips appear fuller straight away, but the real revelation for me is the lip liner. A lovely neutral brownish-pink, it glides on like a dream and is the perfect base for my favourite matte liquid lipstick, meaning no feathering at the edges and plumper-looking lips. Plus, it never goes blunt (just twist the lid tight to sharpen) and it really stays put. This wonderliner is going straight in my makeup bag and staying there.”

Code Lip Intense Plumper, £20; SSL Soft Smooth Lip Liner, £18 (www.code-beautiful.com)

“You’ll get an instant rose gold shimmer, while a deeper tan develops overnight”

Solait Overnight Tan Mask, available from superdrug.com

Skinny Tan 7 Day Tanner, available from Superdrug ModelCo Tan Airbrush in a Can, available from LookFantastic.com

THE DOUBLE WHAMMY Smooth on Skinny Tan 7 Day Tanner, currently reduced to £13.19 from £19.99, Superdrug, and you’ll get an instant rose gold shimmer, while a deeper tan develops overnight. The cream tanner comes in Dark and Ultimate Dark shades as well (www.superdrug.com).

THE DARK DELIGHT For a rich two-weeks-in-the-Caribbean level tan, you need Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1Hr Instant Tan Extra Dark Tan Mousse, currently reduced to £5.29 from £9.95, Superdrug. The new shade from the bestselling brand develops rapidly and lasts up to seven days. (www.superdrug.com).

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Temple Beauty in the heart of St Albans held its celebrity attended launch party this month

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heir stunning skin and beauty clinic with 7 fabulously appointed and individually styled treatment rooms offer all your beauty and clinical needs. Entering the wonderful airy reception, you are met by friendly and welcoming staff before being taken upstairs to the clinic and this is where the real WOW happens.

The rooms are all beautiful, all a great size and all well equipped with the latest state of the art machinery.

Having undergone a complete re-brand, owner Carron Smith has spent the last 3 months refurbishing the clinic into the idyllic retreat it now is, only a few steps away from St Peters Street on London Road.

Temple Beauty offer a truly extensive menu of treatments ranging from anti-aging injections and dermal fillers by our NHS aesthetics nurse, laser hair removal, advanced electrolysis, Cryolipolysis (fat freezing) and advanced facials including mole and skin tag removal as well as micro-blading and specialist hair extensions which are exclusive to St Albans. Our team of highly skilled therapists are on hand for FREE consultations prior to any treatment.

Temple Beauty has also secured a partnership

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with AlumierMD who have over 100 years of combined skin care experience. Their team of advanced proprietary chemists optimizing sciencebacked products and ingredients have created a range of medical grade skin treatments as used in Harley Street to deliver exceptional results and we are proud to be the only clinic to partner with them in the area.

Our new website even has a fabulous online booking system, so if you know exactly what treatment you require, you can book your appointment on the move at www.temple-beauty.com.

The Medical Centre, 11 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1LA; 01727 840111

“Temple Beauty has also secured a partnership with AlumierMD who have over 100 years of combined skin care experience�

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Stop the strain Posture advice for the workplace W

e are all familiar with the shoulder twinges and slight pain which can be caused when you’ve been sitting at a desk for too long. Workplace health is constantly in the news and is an important topic to consider, and we recommend that any physical pain you may be feeling as a result, should not be ignored.

At Spire Harpenden, our physiotherapists often see patients who have symptoms of a painful neck and back as well as tension in this area which have been caused by poor posture sitting at a desk. One of our physiotherapists outlines this advice to ensure that you are comfortable at work: • Ensure a good posture when sitting. Your legs should be out in front of you slightly and your back straight. Your hips and knees should be at right angles – you may need a footrest in order to get this angle. Sit in a good comfortable chair, which needs to be adjustable to ensure your back is supported.

• Move your neck and shoulders and back approximately every half an hour, even if you’re just stretching the muscles out. It’s a good idea to get up from your desk approximately every hour or two, even if just for a few minutes.

• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are very common, especially in the wrists, elbows and shoulders. Keeping your elbows at right angles can

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help reduce the risk of RSI’s as well as equipment such as wrist supports for your keyboard.

Ergonomic mice and keyboards also help to reduce the risks.

• Sit directly in front of your work station, at least arm’s length away from your computer screen.

The top of your computer screen should be at eye level.

• Did you know that sitting is one of the worst positions for your spine. Where possible things like standing desks or doing another activity which involves moving can be a great way to ease the pressure from your spine.

Even some simple and regular back stretches can help to maintain back strength. If you are concerned or have any ongoing pain you might want to consider contacting a physiotherapist or your GP. At Spire Harpenden we have a large and experienced physiotherapy team who cover a broad range of specialties, including post-operative physiotherapy, acupuncture and hydrotherapy.

Did you know you can pay for your own treatment?

Spire Harpenden Hospital have a dedicated self-pay team waiting to help you start your journey to better health today.

Call 01582 787 005 or email info@spireharpenden.com

“At Spire Harpenden, our physiotherapists often see patients who have symptoms of a painful neck and back”

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HOUSE & GARDEN “The Charnwood Large Sofa is the perfect combination of classic and modern design”

BRASS & PINK A light shade of pink called Pale Dogwood was featured in Pantone’s 2017 colour palette back in January, and ever since the subtle shade of pink as well as darker hues have been popping up in popular magazines and blogs. Metals have also been huge with brass, copper and chrome being sought after home accessories. The magical pairing of pink and brass creates a feminine and glamorous look that will undoubtedly add a sense of elegance to your space.

Distinctify have a wonderful selection of products that will perfectly add the style to your home. www.distinctify.com

Berry shades at Darlings of Chelsea Add drama and mystery to your living room with sumptuous sofas in bold berry shades from Darlings of Chelsea.

Whether you opt for a deep damson hue, a romantic raspberry or a plummy purple, these warm colours create a calming yet intimate atmosphere that is perfect for a cosy sofa. The Charnwood Large Sofa is the perfect combination of classic and modern design. The sofa features traditional buttoning on the back and wooden C-style bun feet, contrasted with contemporary angular arms and a wonderfully comfortable seat made from fibre cushions and a foam core. Upholstered in the rich Vintage Dewberry - a hardwearing polyester cotton velvet with a luxurious finish to the pile and a ‘mottled’ appearance - the super soft fabric has a velvet crush look that is hugely popular right now. Finished with two feather scatter cushions in a complimentary fuchsia pink that is similar to Pantone’s 2017 colour, Pink Yarrow, the cushions round the design off to form a contemporary sofa that is as comfortable and luxurious as it looks and destined to make a striking focal point in your home.

Charnwood Large Sofa in Vintage Dewberry, £3,400, www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

Tolly McRae; Picnic Rug/Chunky Blanket – Pink Hydrangea; £124

TOTALLY TROPICAL TASTE Luxury interiors brand Charlotte Jade have launched their Tropical Flora collection – inspired by travels to exotic Mauritius and English country living the Tropical Flora collection was born. These intricately designed prints bring the outside in, combining two juxtaposed landscapes to create beautifully layered designs. Charlotte Jade used a combination of hand drawn plants, foliage, fruits and animals, with a strong and vibrant use of colour to create a collection of unique patterns. Stylish and stand out, these unique designs capture realistic textures and fine details, taking centre stage in any interior space. The collection is available to purchase as wallpapers, textiles, cushions, upholstery fabrics, coasters and ceramic tiles. www. charlotte-jade.co.uk 7 8 JULY 2 0 1 7

Penelope Hope; Dream Cushion – Black and Gold; £105

Darlings of Chelsea; Paisley Sofa; £2300

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Hazlemere Windows Building A New Showroom in Welwyn Garden City H

azlemere Window Company are making a considerable investment by totally refurbishing their Hertfordshire showroom inside Unit 10 Mundells Industrial Centre on Little Mundells in Welwyn Garden City, which several years ago was the location of Housemaster showroom, a brand Hazlemere incorporated into the Hazlemere Group back on 18th November 2013. Hazlemere had previously completely renovated the old Housemaster showroom within Unit 10 back in early 2014, adding many new home improvement products.

However, given there have been so many positive product changes in products in the 3 years since

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then, the Board of Hazlemere Window Company took the decision to make a long term commitment to their many customers in Herts, and so are investing in a much larger, ultra-modern new showroom at the same premises, by converting most of the storage and office space into more showroom space, to be able to display even more products all under one roof.

In order to do this, 5 of the existing 6 conservatories and orangeries in Welwyn Garden City Showroom were demolished, leaving the new aluminium insulated solid roof conservatory that was recently installed by Hazlemere Windows to display the Ultraframe 380 Solid Roof, with lightweight plastic roof tiles and large double glazed roof

“The Board of Hazlemere Window Company took the decision to make a long term commitment to their many customers in Herts�

windows with the option of solar controlled glass.

The new showroom will contain the very latest thermally efficient windows, doors and conservatories, in a choice of materials and finishes.

For example on display will be aluminium doors, composite doors, engineered timber front doors and UPVC doors, in different styles and bespoke colours to suit each customers taste and budget. There will be different types of aluminium and UPVC conservatories, extensions and orangeries, with a choice a double glazed glass roofs or solid tiled roofs, that come with the option of heat reflective double glazing or aluminium or plastic roof tiles.

Given this major investment in Herts is a total refurbishment and expansion, Hazlemere Window Company Ltd sincerely apologises to all its Hertfordshire customers whilst all the product upgrading and showroom expansion is undertaken.

However, they are more than welcome to visit Hazlemere’s Buckinghamshire Showroom in High Wycombe, which itself has been recently upgraded and is open 7 days a week. The extensive High Wycombe Showroom is adjacent to Hazlemere’s 38,000 square foot double glazing factory on Cressex Business Park (put HP12 3PR into the Sat Nav).

Most of the upstairs office space has been utterly transformed into a windows and doors showroom, enabling customers to see all the different types of doors and windows on display, such as aluminium and UPVC windows, double and triple glazed

windows, secondary glazed windows, casement windows, vertical sliding sash windows and tilt & turn windows. The new modern showroom has been designed to enable customers to be able to open and close the different types of windows and doors for themselves, plus see glass extensions fully decorated and furnished in different lifestyle settings. As well as front and back doors, there will be sliding patio doors, French doors and bi-folding sliding doors on display.

During the total refurbishment, the Welwyn Garden City is not open on Saturdays, and whilst it is open 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays, customers can meanwhile see all the products on display at Hazlemere’s High Wycombe Showroom, which is only 1/2 a mile from Junction 4 of the M40 Motorway, about 45 minutes from Welwyn via A1M/M25/M40. As soon as the refurbishment is complete, the Welwyn Garden City Showroom will open 10am to 4pm every Saturday.

To find out more about the many different bespoke home improvement products and options offered by independent double glazing manufacturers and installers Hazlemere Windows, ask for a free expert consultation and a no obligation quote from one of their experienced experts by calling 01727 238658 or visiting www.hazlemere.co.uk

“Most of the upstairs office space has been utterly transformed into a windows and doors showroom, enabling customers to see all the different types of doors and windows on display”

THE SHOWROOM BEFORE REFURBISHMENT

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pool area is the perfect place to unwind.

From relaxing on a lounger after a hard day’s work, to letting the children play whilst you sit in the spa pool. It offers the whole family some important ‘me time’. Origin, the UK’s original luxury indoor pool company, gives some expert advice on creating the perfect relaxation area in a swimming pool building.

Set the Scene There are a number of ways to create a relaxing environment in a pool house. Install a sound system and play calming spa music throughout the building to truly unwind and detach yourself from the stresses of the day. Lighting creates a perfect ambience.

Soft dimmable lighting is perfect for recreating a spa environment or, depending on the mood, LED strip lights change the colour of the room.

Bring the Outdoors In Bi-fold doors create a feeling of luxury. Lay poolside and catch the sun from the privacy of your own home, or even sit indoors and watch the cold of winter pass by with a cup of hot chocolate.

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Origin has over 35 years’ experience building award-winning swimming pools. The company can work with you to incorporate these features into your pool house, whilst ensuring that it is in keeping with your family’s individual taste and style.

To speak to the Origin experts, please contact 01895 453996

think about what helps you unwind. If you’re a gym bunny, then why not install a space for your very own home gym? If the children love to play in the pool, include a seating area for the adults to relax.

Or, even better, consider a bar area where you can perfect your cocktail skills.

Another great addition is a sauna or steam room.

These add a spot of luxury and are perfect for an adult spa day at home.

Many large families also opt for a built-in changing room. Retreat to the pool house for the day with friends and family, and be confident there is room for everyone.

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here are a lot of ‘interiors’ companies out there that use only catalogue cabinetry and furniture. Many of them do it well, but nothing beats the look or practicality of real bespoke cabinetry. Ercan, the craftsman and owner of Cutting Edge Interiors explains: “When someone asks me to provide a storage solution for a particular space I ask them a lot of questions. What are they going to put in it? Do they want it displayed or hidden? Is there any ‘must-have’ feature?”

“Most people have a rough idea what they want, however I find the best way to help them visualise the potential, is to show them the concept. I prepare 3D drawings for all my clients regardless of the size of the project. I want people to know exactly what they are getting” Cutting Edge Interiors occasionally works on large commercial projects (they recently built and installed a stunning and enormous stone-effect TV housing in a central London bank). But Ercan, the enthusiastic and talented owner says that his favourite projects are the residential ones where the client is closely involved in the process from design to installation. Their recent projects list consists of several kitchens, walk-in wardrobes, Hi-Fi cabinets and home-office spaces.

Cutting Edge Interiors works in a wide variety of materials. Ercan says that modern laminates, realwood veneers and solid wood make up the majority of their work. He also tells us that his company refuses to use anything but the highest quality European hardware for things like door hinges and

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“When someone asks me to provide a storage solution for a particular space I ask them a lot of questions.

What are they going to put in it?

Do they want it displayed or hidden?

Is there any ‘must-have’ feature?””

drawer runners. “10 years from now when they realise that their bespoke furniture from us looks and works just as good as the day we delivered it they will call us for their next project”.

Ercan is especially proud of the high number of referrals he gets from the friends and family of his former clients. “I think it shows that people know I won’t compromise on quality” he says.

Ercan’s path into high-end interior design and manufacture started when he was young. His father was an ‘old-school’ furniture maker in London’s East End. Ercan spent years helping his father with interior woodwork and more carpentry projects than he could ever remember.

Many years ago his company was actively involved in whole-house renovations - he’s even a city and guilds qualified plumber. But these days he prefers what he describes as the “serenity of bespoke furniture and cabinetry”.

If you would like to commission Cutting Edge Interiors for your next interior makeover or just would like some further information please get in touch. We are always happy to help.

Cutting Edge Interiors www.ceinteriors.uk

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Back to nature

There’s a whole world of color out there that could transform your home. Gabrielle Fagan talks to leading stylist Hans Blomquist about using everything from woods to weather as decor inspiration

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ometimes nature knows best, but who’d have thought it also holds the answers to home decorating? Looking to the skies and the changing colors of the landscape is the newest (and highly welcome) alternative to struggling with perplexing paint charts, and it’s the method used by one of the world’s leading stylists.

Hans Blomquist, renowned for his work as an art director with major home brands, including Ikea and Harrods, reveals that looking up to the skies whether sunny blue, stormy or rain-lashed horizons - as well as noticing the seasons, is his perfect inspiration for winning interiors.

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Silver and Dark Flow Chevrons

MADE TO MATCH An Exciting New slate porcelain with different sizes and shapes prices starting from £35.00m² +VAT

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SUPPLIERS OF MAN MADE STONE, PORCELAIN WOOD, PORCELAIN TILE & ECO GLASS MOSAIC

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“It’s easy to take color for granted. We forget to appreciate the amazing, dazzling world that surrounds us, full of a million different shades that have the power to lift our spirits or soothe our mood,” says Blomquist, whose beautifully illustrated book, In The Mood For Colour: Perfect Palettes For Creative Interiors, is a guide to seeing color in a completely different light.

“Nature is my starting point for any project.

For my job, I’m lucky enough to travel the world and color surprises me wherever I go - I’m often transfixed by the different colors and lights I’ve experienced in different parts of the globe. Most of my inspiration comes from the colors of the natural world. There is beauty to be found nearly everywhere you go and nature always inspires me with its wonderful color combinations.”

The perfect palette is out there just waiting to be seen, he says, and the easiest way of finding out what appeals is to take photos on your phone, of whatever catches your eye, over a period of time.

“Next time you leave your house, whether you’re passing through familiar landscapes or visiting a different country, look around and marvel at the variety of colors that surround you. You’ll end up with a collection of pictures which display a wide range of different colors and textures that will be a rich source of inspiration and help you refine your taste.”

“The easiest way of finding out what appeals is to take photos on your phone, of whatever catches your eye” BLUE SKIES & BLUE JEANS Blue’s a color that works especially well when you layer up different shades to create a tone-on-tone effect, and Blomquist promises it will result in a harmonious interior with a sense of depth and calm. “I consider myself a ‘blue’ person. Painting walls a deep blue will give you a sense of summer all year round, and you can add warmth with natural objects and colors,” he enthuses. “Denim blue, greyish blue, duck-egg blue, shades of blue that veer towards green, and anything in between are all favourites of mine. There’s nothing more comfortable to wear than denim, and it’s just as comfortable to live in a moody blue interior. Shades of denim can range from the deepest indigo to the palest, soft grey-blue.”

DIP INTO BLUES: Anything goes with deep moody blues - light or dark, muted tones or bright clear, spring-like shades. In an interior, dark blue works as a neutral and looks brilliant either covering walls or used as a grounding accent in the form of textiles and decorative objects. Try layering different shades of blue from darkest navy to washed-out cornflower.

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every other hue sits so well against them, especially the bright green of spring leaves,” he says. “While you may be reluctant to repaint a room pitch black, I’m sure you would be pleasantly surprised if you did, as it’s such a chic, comfortable colour to live with. I wish I had more dark colours in my home.

A dark backdrop can have such an impact and create a sense of drama, yet at the same time give a very calm and cocooning feeling. It also makes any other colour stand out beautifully, whether it’s a single flower, a branch of spring blossoms, or a piece of furniture.”

DIP INTO GREYS AND BLACKS: If painting a whole room seems too much, start with one wall or ceiling. Create a tonal wall by painting one solid colour of matt paint in a dark colour and then, using a sponge, apply a wash of diluted lighter paint over it. Repeat until you get the desired effect.

Choose from deepest indigo, inky black, thunder grey and earthy brown shades.

In The Mood For Colour by Hans Blomquist is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £16.58. Available on www.amazon.co.uk

WASHED, BLEACHED & WEATHERED Natural colour schemes have a depth and softness to them, says Blomquist, and feel so unmanufactured and true in their shades that they’ll always bring a sense of integrity to your home and make it feel warm, inviting and relaxed.

“I’m always collecting pieces of wood from the beach and the forest. I use some to light the fire, but the sculptural pieces usually end up on display and inspire me in my choice of colours,” he explains. There’s nothing like the faded colours of smooth driftwood, washed vintage French linen, or antique grey painted furniture. I love everything about these soft, warm tones. I like to mix vintage and new, textural wood playing off shiny porcelain, and if you feel the whole is too bland, introduce some greenery - a single leaf or a pot plant can be the last extra touch needed.”

DIP INTO PALE SHADES: If you have plain white walls, add layers of texture and introduce different shades of soft white to make a room more inviting.

Layer textiles in different weaves or colours, hang a panel of vintage fabric as a work of art. A collection of vintage mirrors will reflect and accentuate any light in the room and is particularly effective in making a small space appear larger.

STORMY DAYS Towards the end of summer vivid hues begin to fade and moodier colours appear along with dark stormy days and autumnal earthy colours; this is a palette Blomquist recommends for atmospheric rooms. “Even though I don’t like rainy days, I love it when dark, thundery rain clouds roll in because their deep tones are astoundingly beautiful, and 9 0 JULY 2 0 1 7

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TREAD SOFTLY A new collection of rugs from The Sofa & Chair Company

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enowned for its excellence in design, the luxury rug collection from The Sofa & Chair Company displays meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality that can be found throughout the range.

Using the finest materials available, a selection of elegant rug designs are crafted to provide a timeless feel of indulgence in your home. Fibres are chosen for their luxurious texture and exceptionally soft surface, with natural wool, bamboo silk, viscose and pure cotton combined within the range to create indulgently textured floorcoverings. Many of the styles in the collection are hand-knotted, hand-tufted and hand-woven in striking patterns to ensure a unique style statement to be celebrated in your interior. Looking to the latest trends as well as classic styles, the collection offers designs to suit all tastes and interior schemes with textured surfaces and delicately aged patterns sitting alongside bold geometrics and botanical motifs.

NATURAL TEXTURES Taking inspiration from the beautiful textures that can be found in the natural environment, marbled pattern and mottled variations of colour within the weave evoke the elegance of sophisticated stone surfaces.

GEOMETRIC Simple shapes combine to form detailed geometric designs. Trendled honeycomb patterns, maze designs and art-deco lines are coloured in classic tones, creating a sophisticated feature in your home.

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DELICATELY AGED Looking to iconic Persian rugs for inspiration, a collection of agedeffect rugs are created in modern colour palettes for a refreshing approach, reinventing the classics whilst maintaining an authentic sense of character.

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Delicate designs of trailing flowers and foliage provide subtle accents of pattern that perfectly embrace the botanical revival. Single stems of intertwined leaves modernise and adapt the botanical trend into luxurious rug designs.

1. Mottle Rug: £2815 2. Blossom Rug: £7100 3. Ennis Rug: £1600 4. Honeycomb Rug: £7000 5. Corcia Rug: £7500 6. Vine Rug: £7100 7. Hestia Rug: £4850 8. Ennis Rug: £1600 www.thesofaandchair.co.uk 020 8993 4415

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OUTDOOR LIVING THIS MONTH WE LOVE… Flowerdrop Melamine Dinner Plate, £7, Collier Campbell www.colliercampbell.com

Top Hat Concrete Object, £60, Smithers of Stamford www.smithersofstamford.com

Gardening gauntlets cream leather and English rose linen, £25.95, Annabel James www.annabeljames.co.uk

Adire Plant Pots, £29, PIB www.pib-home.co.uk

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE The Solitude Outdoor/Indoor Rug is a brilliant area rug from the London-based designers Green Decore. Wonderfully adaptable; the Solitude Outdoor/Indoor Rug is a resilient and durable rug, specifically designed for use in in areas with heavy foot traffic or outdoors. The Solitude Outdoor/Indoor Rug stays pristine even under bad weather conditions; being resistant to both fading and mildew/damp. The Solitude Outdoor/Indoor Rug has a simple yet striking geometric design.

This is a rug that’s sure to turn heads and liven up any space. With a colour scheme reflecting both the natural world around it and the brightness of summer, this is a fantastic rug to bring into your outdoor space!

Solitude Outdoor Rug, £57, NOXU Home, www.noxuhome.com

ALWAYS IN BLOOM Hand crafted metal floral lights make a stunning addition to your home and garden adding a splash of colour and warming light. Choose from Clematis, Rose, Petite Fleur or Orchid flower lights and see their delicate features and sensual colours picked out and highlighted by warm white LEDs to make an elegant decoration. Formed on a poseable wire, these floral fairy lights can be bent into shape and hold form allowing you to create stylish displays and illuminated features around your home and garden.

Battery operated and IP44 rated for outdoor use, these enchanting lights are as flexible as they are attractive adding a touch of romance and magical light to your living space.

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ROSEMOUNT HENDON WOOD LANE, LONDON NW7 S

et within grounds in excess of approximately 1.5 acres including a woodland area, is this impressive detached home of approximately 3358 sq ft offered to a high and exacting standard throughout with spacious and bright accommodation ideal for family living and entertaining.

“The beautifully landscaped west facing rear garden is a particular feature of the property” You enter into a welcoming entrance hall which leads into the principle reception rooms. These comprise a double aspect drawing room with feature fireplace, study and family room. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room offers a range of handmade wall and base units with integrated Neff appliances and opens into a sitting area with corner bifold doors leading to the terrace. There is a utility room

and guest cloakroom.

On the first floor is a sumptuous master bedroom suite with luxury en-suite bathroom and a terrace overlooking the beautiful grounds and adjacent greenbelt countryside. There is a guest suite with en-suite bathroom and balcony, also overlooking the gardens. Three further bedrooms, a shower room and separate toilet complete the accommodation.

The house is approached via an extensive driveway providing off street parking for numerous cars and leading to a garage. To the front are trees and shrubs giving the house a degree of privacy.

The beautifully landscaped west facing rear garden is a particular feature of the property and comprises an extensive lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the borders. An extensive terrace runs along the rear of the property and leads to a sitting area with water feature. Beyond is a detached studio with decked terrace. A wooded area sits to the right of the garden.

The total plot of garden and woodland is approximately 1.5 acres.

Price Guide £2,795,000

Please contact the Totteridge Office 020 8445 3694

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Register now for your invitation to Crest Nicholson’s new cosmopolitan show home at Totteridge Place, Whetstone

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ward-winning housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, will soon be unveiling the new show home at its contemporary Totteridge Place development. Located in Zone 4 in the suburban setting of Whetstone, the development is set around centrally landscaped gardens and is just a short stroll from the tube station.

The Wren, a three-bedroom house, will open this month for prospective buyers to explore. Beautifully dressed by Dapa interior designers to reflect the contemporary take on the classic Georgian architecture style, this exquisite family home is finished to the highest specification, with an Alno kitchen, in-built wine cooler and Sonos sounds system as standard.

The home itself is set over three storeys, giving you plenty of space to enjoy the open-plan layout.

The ground floor features a spacious kitchen that leads into the living/dining room, with doors that flow out into the garden where residents can enjoy an evening with friends hosting a dinner party, or simply relaxing after a busy day.

On the first floor sits two generously sized

double bedrooms with an en suite, family bathroom and private terrace for added outdoor space. The master bedroom is spread across the top floor of the house, and benefits from its own en suite and private terrace.

Residents at Totteridge Place will benefit from being conveniently located on Whetstone High Road. This thriving high street is home to a selection of local shops, independent cafes, and a Waitrose supermarket, providing residents with everything they need on their doorstep. The nearby neighbourhoods of Mill Hill, Highgate and East Finchley are also within easy reach and a range of amenities, such as cricket grounds, a golf course and tennis club are close to the development to keep residents of all ages active.

Totteridge Place offers the best of both worlds, positioned within easy reach of both the city and country. The development boasts excellent transport links into central London via the Totteridge and Whetstone underground station, which is just a sixminute walk away.

From here, trains from the station into London

King’s Cross take just 25 minutes. For those looking to travel further afield the M1 is five miles away – linking residents to the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside and beyond.

The Wren is the perfect choice for those looking to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in one of London’s most sought after suburbs. Prices for this threebedroom home start at £964,950 and include a parking space.

To find out more, call 0203 437 1464 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/totteridgeplace

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WilloW Way, RidgeWay estate, N3

An extended and fully modernised home with a garden out house located on the ridgeway estate, located minutes from Victoria Park and Northern line train stations.

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£1,000,000 Freehold

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“It’s such a peaceful, safe, family orientated area”

The current owner has prepared the loft for conversion by circulating plumbing & electrical wiring to the space. Architects drawings are also available to view.

“There are many fantastic schools, the tube, buses and shops are all within a few minutes’ walk” “Finished the house to a high standard because I wanted to live here. It’s completely ready for a family to move in and unpack their bags”

Contact Scott Henderson at our Finchley Central office on 020 8346 0102

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gReeNbRook aveNue, Hadley Wood, eN4

A detached four double bedroom, five reception room home with garage to side. offered for sale on a chain free basis.

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£2,199,000 Freehold

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“We will really miss this garden, the whole back of the house opens onto the garden and benefits from the beautiful views”

Hadley Wood British Rail station is just over half a mile away with trains into Moorgate via Finsbury Park. Cockfosters london Underground station (Piccadilly line) is a short bus ride.

“This had been such a happy family home for over twenty years, our children grew up here and the space has accommodated all of us” “We have very good neighbours here, it is such a safe area & there is a real sense of community in Hadley Wood”

Contact Susan Bradford at our Barnet office on 0208 440 2444

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Beechcroft’s Birch Place Perfectly placed in Berkhamsted.

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ith a superb High Street location, the collection of stylish, spacious new homes at Beechcroft’s Birch Place in Berkhamsted have been selling like the proverbial ‘hot cakes.’

Built on the site of the former police station, Birch Place is a gated development designed for the over 55s and featuring a selection of brand new two and three-bedroom homes, many with terraces or balconies. Lift access is provided to all apartments and the development offers private parking. The High Street location is superb, with all Berkhamsted’s shops and services on the doorstep and a new library forming part of the development.

On the day of the first sales launch a queue of prospective purchasers waited up to three hours to secure the home of their choice at Birch Place – and all the properties released for sale were ‘snapped up’ immediately. A further three apartments were sold on the day of the second sales launch – and currently only five new homes are available with a further three yet to be released.

Mike and Gillian Harding were keen to reserve an apartment on the day of the sales launch and arrived at 8.30 am only to find that people had been queuing from 6.30 am. The Hardings missed out on that occasion but, since then, have been able to buy.

“The apartment we chose has three bedrooms and an open-plan living area,” comments Mike.

“We aren’t really downsizing because, although we currently live in a three-bedroom detached house, our new apartment is slightly larger. At our present property we have a large garden but we aren’t gardeners and are looking forward to having less maintenance work, including gardening, when we move to Birch Place.”

As on all Beechcroft developments, an Estate Manager will be on hand to deal with the day-today administration of the development including the maintenance of the communal areas and the

landscaping. The Manager will also be on hand to offer assistance and advice and to keep an eye on properties whilst owners are away.

“The location of Birch Place in the High Street, is fantastic,” adds Mike. “We are both still working.

I work part-time locally and my wife works full-time in Barnet and it will be good to be able to enjoy more free time. Having an estate management

service means we will be relieved of many of the pressures and issues related to management and maintenance.”

For further details on Birch Place, where three two-bedroom apartments and two threebedroom houses are available, priced from £525,000, please contact the sales team on 01442-870999.

For information on all Beechcroft developments, please visit the website on www.beechcroft.co.uk

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