Life Magazines (Hertfordshire editions) June 2016

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE WINDSOR CASTLE The world’s rarest cars in one of the world’s most exclusive settings 2-4 September 2016

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he BBC Proms have announced the programme for its 122nd season featuring more than 90 concerts over eight weeks, including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. If you like stunning cars and you’re looking for a family day out that’s big on fun, choice and offers, then you should definitely make your way to the Stephen James Enfield Big Experience.

Taking place at the West Lodge Park Hotel, with its magnificent tree-lined driveway and 35 acres of picturesque grounds, you’ll find an impressive range of MINI and BMW models and plenty more at this family-friendly test drive sales event.Many children are bored by the prospect of visiting a car showroom, but this is something altogether different.

European and Commonwealth 200m Silver medallist Jodie Williams from Hertfordshire is training hard towards being part of Team GB for the Rio Olympics in August. Born in Welwyn Garden City, Jodie was an exceptional junior with Championship wins including becoming World and European Junior Champion in 2010. On becoming a senior athlete, although experiencing a number of injuries, Jodie went on to win European and Commonwealth Silver in 2014.

We were able to catch up with Jodie during one of her regular sessions at the Perfect Balance Clinic in Hatfield, finding out about her passion for athletics and her Olympic training progress.

Faye Manning Editor

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26 june STEPHEN james enfield big experience If you like stunning cars and you’re looking for a family day out that’s big on fun, choice and offers, then you should definitely make your way to the Stephen James Enfield Big Experience. Taking place at the West Lodge Park Hotel, with its magnificent tree-lined driveway and 35 acres of picturesque grounds, you’ll find an impressive range of MINI and BMW models and plenty more at this family-friendly test drive sales event.Many children are bored by the prospect of visiting a car showroom, but this is something altogether different. As well as letting off steam by charging around on the hotel’s well-manicured lawns, there will be plenty for your children to do including taking the wheel in an F1 simulator. Could one of your youngsters win the competition by setting the fastest lap of the day? If not, how about you? Younger children will also be well entertained with face painting and outdoor games.You can find out more about the exclusive event venue at www.bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark.

West Lodge Park Hotel, Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, EN4 0PZ

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CALENDAR 10 july St Albans Country Market Local food cooperative. Selling cakes, biscuits, scones, savouries, jams & preserves as well as handmade or homegrown items. All produce is homemade fresh, and all cooks hold level 2 hygiene and food safety certificates. All food is wrapped before being brought to market so it is sold in a fresh and clean condition. 8am-2pm.

Opposite Marks and Spencers’, town centre, St Albans, AL1 3DP

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10 july Musical Sunday Afternoon Enjoy a musical Sunday Afternoon listening to this fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. Includes tea and coffee in the interval. 2pm-4pm. £7 Adults £3 for children. Family ticket £15 Concessions for party bookings St Albans Organ Theatre, St Albans Herts, AL1 5PE

UNTIL 26 JUNE From the Earth Textile Exhibition

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19 june Shenley Village Fete

From the Earth is an event which is planned to promote ethical textile practices in the broadest sense, through the use of natural dyes and printing processes, natural fabrics and fibres, with particular reference to those produced in ethical ways, upcycling and incorporating other natural materials and ‘found’ items. We are very pleased that we have a number of international textiles and UK based artist and our guest artists India Flint, Alice Fox and Fabienne Dorsman Ray. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm. Sat Sun 11a.m-4pm. Free event Mardleybury Gallery Hertfordshire SG3 6SG

Shenley Fete is a vibrant local traditional village fete with plenty to offer all the family. Starting at 12 noon the following can be enjoyed: Arena events include three different displays by the Dog & Duck Show, Birds of a Feather Birds of Prey flying display, Fun Dog Show, Childrens Races. Plus there will be Punch & Judy, Go-Karts, Waterballs, Bungee Trampolines, plenty of stalls and more, with live music and refreshments. 12pm-4.45pm Entrance only 50p Parking £1.

Harris Lane Playing Field, Harris Lane, Shenley WD7 9EG

25 JUNE The Hospice of St Francis Midnight Walk You are invited to our 10th Party Celebration! Get ready to party along our 5 or 10 mile routes and experience our new neon UV Pods and reflective zone. The party kicks off at 9pm, Hemel Hempstead School before you embark on your chosen route at 10pm. Enjoy a great night out with your friends and family, walk for fun, walk for fitness or walk in memory of a loved one. A yummy bacon roll and cuppa plus a well-deserved medal await you as you are cheered across the finish line. Saturday 25th June 2016. Sign up now to join our party and celebrate 10 years of night time walking for Hospice care. Register today at stfrancis.org.uk/midnightwalk 01442 869555. Saturday 25th June 2016 registration from 9pm to start the walk at 10pm. £20 registration fee for adults. £15 registration fee children.

Hemel Hempstead School, HP1 1TX

3 july Open Garden - Harpenden Plantsman’s Garden planted for wildlife and year round interest. Large mixed border at front. Mixed borders planted with allium, clematis, ferns, hardy geraniums, lilies, roses and other perennials in back garden, with paths, steps and paved areas. Camomile lawn, herb garden and scree. National Plant Collections of Thymus (Scientific Status), Hyssopus and Satureja. Brickell Award 2011. Plants for sale. 2pm - 5.30 pm 23 Wroxham Way, Harpenden AL5 4PP

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25 JUNE Homerswood Summer Fair Gigantic inflatables, Karaoke, Live Music, Traditional English Summer Games, BBQ, Drinks and a brilliant way to spend a Saturday afternoon with all your family and friends. 1pm-4pm.

Homerswood Primary and Nursery School, AL8 7RF

9 & 10 JULY Knebworth Country Show At the new Country Show, on 9 and 10 July, there will be countryside activities, championship events, entertainment and first class demonstrations in the spectacular setting of Knebworth Park. Arena events will include sheep racing, the Devil’s Horsemen display team and the Rockwood Dog Display team. There will also be a clay pigeon shooting festival, gun dog championships and a ‘Terrier & Lurcher’ show. There will be plenty of family fun activities, plus traditional rural crafts and the Knebworth Folk Roots Festival. During the Country Show weekend, there is no general admission to the Gardens, Dinosaur Trail, Adventure Playground or Park.

Your Country Show event admission ticket will include these areas.

Knebworth House, Herts SG1 2AX

18 & 19 JUNE The White Cottage Open Garden for NGS Sally spent 2 decades creating her previous NGS garden at 2 Ruins Cottage. After just 2 years taming this neglected overgrown cottage garden it’s still in an early stage of development. Riverside retreat in rural position nestling adjacent to a ford. The R Lea widens and forms the boundary of this wildlife haven which could be a setting for ‘Wind in the Willows’. An idyllic and atmospheric setting. Evening opening Sat 18 June (4-9). Wine.

Sun 19 June (2-6). Cream teas.

Admission £4, Children free. Sat Teas 4pm til 6pm. Times:16:00 to 21:00. Open for charity.

The White Cottage, St. Albans, AL4 8EP

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19 JUNE Father’s Day Fest On Sunday 19th June Brickendon Grange Golf Club will be hosting a family fun day for all ages. We are opening up our club to all visitors and members guests. There will be a Hog Roast for you to enjoy with all the added extras, fun activities such as a coconut shy, golfing fun, darts with music and much more! Prices are £10 for adults and £5 for children. Come along and see our spectacular grounds, make use of our fully stocked bar and have a great day out! To book please call our events coordinator Lulu on 01992 511258 (option 5) or email at: lulu@bggc.org.uk The fun will begin from 12:30pm.

Brickendon Grange Golf Club, Pembridge Lane, Brickendon, SG13 8PD

26 JUNE Hill House - Open Garden for NGS Plenty to see here - an acre of garden and four acres of meadow, with extensive views over the countryside. The garden features lawns, parterre, box hedging, mixed borders, mature shrubs and trees, terrace, pool and summer house, greenhouse, fruit cage and vegetable garden. In the meadow enjoy beautiful grasses, wild flowers and ponds, plus the owners beehives from a distance.

(Honey on sale).2pm-5pm.

Hill House, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9B

18 JUNE Hertford Charity Day From 9am-5pm, retailers will offer promotions, giveaways and in store entertainment in order to raise funds for their chosen charity.

Hertford Town Centre Hertfordshire

25 JUNE One-Day Retreat

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A day to practice Mindfulness and Meditation techniques, The day will include guided meditations, walking meditation, discussion, Q&A Suitable for for 18 and above, beginners, people experience or practice Mindfulness or wish to revisit and to deepen their experience. Take for your mind & experience inner peace, calm and stress relief. The opportunity to This day has been put together with that in mind. It will be a day with similar minded people to be get together and slow down the mind and find a place of relaxation and inner peace. 10am-4pm, £30.

St Teresa Church, 291 Shenley Road Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1TG

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8 & 9 july british beach polo This high adrenalin sporting event wows spectators within a temporary polo arena, grandstand and marquees, accommodating up to 3000 people. Each day 72 polo ponies take pride of place overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks. An exciting new layout has been created with everything orientated towards the polo arena. The hospitality and VIP marquees are pitch side with vistas to the sea giving guests a fantastic view of all the action from the polo arena from their private terraces. In the evening the marquees will be merged to form one big party area. Hospitality tickets £165, VIP start at £50, General admission starts at £25..

See website for full details, www.sandpolo.com Image courtesy of Richard Budd

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COMPETITION: Win an Evening of Garden Theatre at Knebworth House

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e have a family ticket to be won for a magical evening of Garden theatre at Knebworth House This summer, Chapterhouse Theatre Company will be bringing three wonderful productions to Knebworth House. Performed in the spectacular setting of the Sunken Lawn in front of the House. Gates to the

mermaids, magical fairies and the cruelest pirate of them all, Captain Hook. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French and in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic is brought to life in a brand new adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner, with original music and songs, and beautifully designed costumes.

“Worth catching them whatever the show, wherever they go” – 5 star rating NORTHERN ECHO “Open air at its best” – EASTERN DAILY PRESS Gardens open at 6.00 pm - bring a picnic, a blanket to sit on and enjoy the atmosphere before the performances begin at 7.00pm. Then as dusk falls, the magic begins….

Your prize is a family ticket to one of these exciting 3 productions:

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thursday 23rd June A thrilling journey to the most magical of forests; where you will meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful new musical score and enchanting woodland creatures will make this a wonderful informal theatre experience.

The Railway Children, Thursday 21st July The unforgettable and heart-warming story of adventure and family, as three children find a new home in a beautiful village. The children make new friends and discover the wonders of the Yorkshire hills and the railway lines scattered throughout them. Stunning period costume, traditional music and songs and a whole host of unforgettable characters, Peter Pan, Thursday 18th August The unforgettable story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter far away on the magical island of Neverland. There they encounter the enchanting 14 JUNE 2016

TO ENTER Question: Knebworth House is in which English county: a) Dorset b) Hertfordshire c) Essex Email your answer to: competition@fishmediagroup.co.uk. Please include your name, a daytime contact number, your email or postal address. Also let us know which production you would like to see, should your name be picked out of the draw.

Good luck! However, should you not be successful in the competition you can purchase tickets via the Knebworth House website.

THE DETAILS Tickets: Adult £14, Child (3-16) £10.

Family ticket £42 (2+2) See www.knebworthhouse.com/events to book, or call 01438 812661 Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX ••••• www.knebworthhouse.com

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The Longest Day, John Waterhouse, Signed Limited Edition

Escape over land and sea this July with Gallery 1066

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et the power of art take you away this summer as the gallery exhibits an outstanding collection of land and seascape artists. Gallery 1066 will be celebrating the natural landscape and how it inspires so many artists. Exhibiting over 20 acclaimed artists from both the UK and around the globe. Please join us to celebrate the beauty of the natural landscape of near and far at our preview evening on Thursday 23rd June, 6 – 9pm, the show continues until the end of July.

Admission free, please contact the gallery for further details.

Pink Morning Sunrise, Philip Gray, Original Oil

Looking for relaxation

Enjoy the calm waters of our adventurous artist Philip Gray who will be one of our artists at the show. After 17 years as an Irish naval diver, Phillip has established himself as an extreme artist, welcoming us to his vision of moving sea and landscapes and attracting a range of celebrity collectors from Bill Clinton to Dolly Parton! Philip’s adventurous spirit and love for the natural world has led him to painting expeditions like no other; Everest base Camp, 60 feet beneath the surface of shark infested waters, the rainforest of Borneo, deep in the caves and atop the volcanoes of Iceland… his expeditions are legendary and his innovative artwork has won him a unique position in the international art world. Please visit the gallery to see Philip’s original works and new limited edition collection.

Keith Athay, Original Mixed Media

Introducing…

Outstanding new comer Keith Athay - with his incredibly innocent and charming seascapes he invites us into his vision of unusual prospective on life and his play on space and medium. The work is sensitive in its approach, Keith is truly unique and he has lived in a yurt fairly off grid in Somerset for many years now, foraging for wild food, growing his own veg and practicing yoga! Inspired by his surroundings, local beaches, food, music and then travelling around the South West, Pembrokeshire and Italy for further inspiration.

Keith wants the viewer to feel sensitivity, contemplation, peace and stillness from his paintings so that they get a glimpse of the artist behind it. Please come to Gallery 1066 to be blown away by this exciting new artist.

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This is the first time Gallery 1066 has created a themed focus with over 20 artists from traditional fine art to contemporary modern. This will be an inspiring exhibition showcasing a diverse mix of talent from around the globe please join us and lose yourself with the creative talent that will be displayed.

Gallery 1066 the hidden jewel in Hertfordshire is nestled down a cobbled mews on Hitchin Street, please take a moment out of your busy schedule and pop down to this charming old coaching town of Baldock and be inspired!

A warm welcome awaits you.

THE DETAILS Gallery 1066 Fine Art Ltd Willow Mews, 6a Hitchin Street Baldock, Herts SG7 6AE ••••• info@gallery1066fineart.com www.gallery1066fineart.com T: 01462 896164

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ARE YOU UP FOR A BIG EXPERIENCE? If you like stunning cars and you’re looking for a family day out that’s big on fun, choice and offers, then you should definitely make your way to the Stephen James Enfield Big Experience on Sunday 26 June 2016.

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aking place at the West Lodge Park Hotel, with its magnificent tree-lined driveway and 35 acres of picturesque grounds, you’ll find an impressive range of BMW and MINI models and plenty more at this familyfriendly test drive sales event.

Many children are bored by the prospect of visiting a car showroom, but this is something altogether different. As well as letting off steam by charging around on the hotel’s well-manicured lawns, there will be plenty for your children to do including taking the wheel in an F1 simulator. Could one of your youngsters win the competition by setting the fastest lap of the day? If not, how about you? Younger children will also be well entertained with face painting and outdoor games.

If cars are your thing, then BMW has plenty to offer right now. The BMW i range is already demonstrating that electric mobility has a huge future.

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The ground-breaking BMW i3 with BMW Range Extender gives you the confidence to go further. At the touch of a button, the petrol engine will directly charge your car’s electric battery, increasing its range significantly. Reassuringly, it will also kick in automatically, should you really need it. All of this means you can travel for up to 186 miles on just one nine-litre tank of unleaded petrol.

And if you do bring your family, make sure you take a good look at the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. With seven seats and plenty of room for luggage, every weekend presents the opportunity for an exciting new adventure.

The MINI range is equally compelling right now. The new MINI Clubman features the highest level of ride refinement ever seen in a MINI. Providing generous space for five occupants and excellent luggage capacity, this stunning model also delivers the classic MINI driving characteristics

that people know and love.

All BMW and MINI models at the event will be available for you to test drive. If anything in particular catches your eye, you’ll be pleased to hear that there will be highly tempting offers across the range available only at the Stephen James Enfield Big Experience event.

If you’re not already aware of us, Stephen James is a very successful group of BMW and MINI sales centres. We began with one location in Enfield in 1970 and have now grown to include four BMW and MINI Centres inside the M25, with further development planned for 2017.

You can find out more about the exclusive event venue at www.bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark and the full address is West Lodge Park Hotel, Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, EN4 0PZ. THE DETAILS Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day. If you’d like to book places for breakfast, bbq lunch or afternoon tea, then you can do that by visiting either www.sjbigexperience.co.uk/BMW or www.sjbigexperience.co.uk/MINI. Alternatively give one of our friendly members of staff a call on either 020 8003 6280 (BMW) or 020 8108 3461 (MINI) ••••• Please confirm your attendance by Monday 20th June

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Celebrating 50 years of Brickendon Grange Golf Club

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016 marks the 50th anniversary of Brickendon Grange Golf Club and they are going all out to celebrate this milestone. Throughout the year they will be celebrating their Golden Jubilee with numerous social and golf events. The main celebration will be the Golden Jubilee Week 23rd- 30th July.

As well as the 50th anniversary, 2016 is also a major year for the club in other ways. This year the club is establishing itself as a fantastic private event venue for: Wedding Receptions, conferences, special occasions and funeral receptions. The 19th Century Manor Clubhouse offers stunning views of the club’s Country setting; with 3 charming function rooms available for hire. Brickendon Grange offers an array of event packages to suit all prices and events and the Head Chef has created a choice of delectable menus, whether you wish to have an Evening sit down meal, buffet or Hog Roast, Brickendon Grange is available to provide this for you.

Today the club has over 570 members and welcomes many new members every year. For a limited time only the club is waiving its joining fee for new members as well as offering discounted rates for Juniors and Cadets under 35. As a member of Brickendon Grange there are many benefits you are entitled to, some of these include: A 3-hole starting arrangement with no need for tee times, a great range of Social events every year, Free Wi-fi, parking

and function room hire and their PGA professional and Assistant are available for lessons.

The club is proud of both the course and the clubhouse and also that that the many golf societies they host return year on year. Golf Societies are very popular at Brickendon Grange, with their great prices and options for the day; they are a great club for any society (societies are open to 12 players or more). Anyone interested in becoming a member or wishing to book a golf society should contact the club for more information.

Brickendon boasts a proud history. The land on which it stands was once part of the Manor of Brickendonbury built as a family home in 1825 for the Trotter family. The mansion known as The Grange, and now the club house, was built in 1859. Many of the building’s original features still stand today. The signature hole is without a doubt the ‘Ace of Hearts’ which is not only one of the best golf holes in Hertfordshire but one of the best holes in the South of England.”

The club is immensely proud of what it has achieved within the past 50 years and is looking forward to seeing what the next 50 years will bring.

THE DETAILS If you want to know more information about Brickendon Grange visit their website: www.bggc.org.uk or to arrange a visit or to speak to a member of staff regarding: membership, Private events or Golf Societies please call, 01992 511258 or email their Events Coordinator at: lulu@bggc.org.uk.

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This Summer at Luton

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BBQs, picnics, films under the stars, and garden tours are just some of the summer delights Luton Hoo have in store for guests this year.

Dine Al Fresco

Eating good food outdoors with friends and family is one of life’s finest pleasures. With the long awaited summer finally underway Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa will be celebrating the warmer weather by hosting a number of ‘Summer Courtyard BBQs’ in their Country Club every Friday from 1st July to 26th August.

Between 6.30pm and 8.30pm guests will be treated to a two course summer barbecue menu, expertly grilled by Luton Hoo’s renowned team of chefs. All traditional summer favourites will be included, such as Luton Hoo beef burgers and Mediterranean vegetable and halloumi skewers.

The delicious menu will also consist of Spicy piri piri chicken, Asian marinated salmon kebabs with ginger and coriander, American style hot dogs and stuffed Romano peppers. A tantalising dessert selection will feature exotic fruit meringue, tempting chocolate mousse cup and passion fruit tartlets.

Films under the stars

Watch some of your favourite iconic films in a setting like no other at this year’s Open Air Cinema at Luton Hoo. Set in the stunning surrounds of the

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South Lake on the 1,065 acre estate, a mixture of 9 blockbuster Hollywood films and old British classics will be showing in August and September. These include old favourites such as The Goonies, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Goldfinger, as well as musical films such as Grease, Pitch Perfect, and Dirty Dancing where guests are encouraged to sing along and dance as they please!

Those attending are welcome to bring their own picnic and refreshments however a special pre-cinema two course menu will be available in the relaxed setting of the Country Club restaurant, Adam’s Brasserie and for those who want to make a night of it, there is a special accommodation rate including full English breakfast and use of the luxurious spa.

Celebrating Luton Hoo’s Capability Brown Landscape

This year sees a national celebration of Capability Brown’s tercentenary and many of his stately gardens and parks are in the spotlight including Luton Hoo. The magnificent parkland and formal gardens at Luton Hoo are the legacy of this great English landscape designer and are now admired and enjoyed by many guests, especially in summer.

Head Gardener, Keith Hersey, has worked on the estate for over 35 years and has seen the gardens and grounds through a massive restoration project when Elite Hotels purchased the estate to open Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. Keith shares his story with guests at the Garden Tour Ladies Luncheon on Monday 6th June where ladies are greeted with Champagne and canapés on arrival followed by a three course meal with wine finishing with coffee and petits fours. Another opportunity to explore Luton Hoo’s grounds and gardens is on their National Garden Scheme Open Day on Sunday 24th July. This is a rare occasion when the grounds are open to members of the public and Keith and his team will be on hand to answer questions and point you in the direction of stunning features and vistas.

Quick Guide to Summer at Luton Hoo

Courtyard BBQs £27.50pp – children dine half price.

Every Friday in July & August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Open Air Cinema Tickets are £13 from sundowncinema.co.uk 11 dates over 24th –31st August and 1st –4th September

Two course pre-cinema menu at Adam’s Brasserie £19.50. Special Overnight stay rate £87.50pp based on 2 sharing.

National Garden Scheme Open Day £5 admission (for NGS) Sunday 24th July

Ladies Luncheons £42.50 per person.

Includes Champagne & canapés and a three course luncheon hosted by an entertaining guest speaker. Call 01582 69 88 89 to book with the Events Team.

Later in the year Winston Churchill’s secretary- Heather White Smith. Monday 12th September.

For more information about events at Luton Hoo please visit www.lutonhoo.co.uk

The magnificent parkland and formal gardens at Luton Hoo are the legacy of this great English landscape designer and are now admired and enjoyed by many guests

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Going for Gold!

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uropean and Commonwealth 200m Silver medallist Jodie Williams is training hard towards being part of Team GB for the Rio Olympics in August. Born in Welwyn Garden City, Jodie was an exceptional junior with Championship wins including becoming World and European Junior Champion in 2010. On becoming a senior athlete, although experiencing a number of injuries, Jodie went on to win European and Commonwealth Silver in 2014.

We were able to catch up with Jodie during one of her regular sessions at the Perfect Balance Clinic in Hatfield, finding out about her passion for athletics and her Olympic training progress.

What is your first memory of doing athletics?

It is in Primary School, in year 4, racing for a place at the district schools event. I remember slowing down so that I wouldn’t beat the older children because I didn’t want them to dislike me!

Was it a passion from an early age?

Yes very much so. I told my mum when I was 5 that I wanted to be an Olympic Champion. I haven’t stopped since!

As a successful junior athlete, did you feel the pressure on becoming a senior?

Yes there was definitely a huge amount of pressure on me but most of it I put on myself. I always want to be best and push myself as hard as I can.

What support team do you have around you?

I have a great support team around me. Since turning down lottery funding the biggest gap to fill was my treatment needs. The team at Perfect Balance Clinic, Hatfield take care of all my physio, soft tissue and strength and conditioning. They have been a huge help in filling that gap. From their expertise and support plus their work with my track coach Ryan Freckleton means I am a lot stronger.

With the Olympics in Rio just months away, how are you feeling?

It’s all very exciting, I’m feeling good and training has been going really well. I’ve been injury free the whole season which is a real confidence booster.

What does a normal day’s training involve?

A normal days training involves a 10am start on the track, depending on what session I am doing, this lasts around 2 ½ hours. I then go on to the gym for an hour’s session before heading home to refuel!

You have incurred a number of injuries over the last few years, how do you keep so mentally strong?

I don’t know if it’s a case of being mentally strong. Those that work closely with me know that I struggled through all of the injuries especially the more recent ones. In my head, this is my job, there is nothing else that I have ever wanted to do, so I just have to pick myself up, dust myself off and keep going until I get it right.

How do you prepare before a Championship race?

Usually championships are in the evening so I try and sleep as late as I can. I make sure I fuel myself

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properly. A few hours from the race I will put my headphones on and start tuning in to the race.

Once the hard work and hopefully success is over in Rio, where would you like to visit whilst there?

I will definitely try to make time! I think the most obvious one would be to see Christ the Redeemer and generally soak in the atmosphere of Rio. Thank you for your time Jodie and we wish you all the very best for this year!

Jodie is supported by the Athlete Services Team at Perfect Balance Clinic, Hatfield. www.perfectbalanceclinic.com

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ow that the English summer is finally upon us, along with the realisation that the weather will never be as nice as we hoped, it’s time for holidays! Whether a city break with a roof-top pool or an all-inclusive beach resort, good swimming apparel is always needed.

Now there are many types of swim short around and it’s just as beneficial to dress for your surrounding as much as dressing for an evening out. It’s not as easy as throwing on some board shorts and jumping in the pool; many places limit your dress code for surrounding bars and restaurants…something which sparked the imagination of photographer Adam Brown.

“In 2005 I went on holiday to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday in Rajasthan. There were 30 people in the group aged between 25 – 50 years old. Most of them worked in design, took an interest in clothing – but were not obsessed by fashion. Around the pool, the women in the group looked great, but the men did not. All were wearing brightly patterned, baggy boxer short styles, briefs or board shorts. The idea for Orlebar Brown became clear when sitting by the pool – we had to change to have lunch in the bar.”

Based in London, Orlebar Brown launched in March 2007 as a more tailored approach to men’s beach and swim shorts. Not so much a swim short but a ‘short you can swim in’, offering something you can wear on the beach, by the pool and then smart enough to go and have a drink or lunch.

Having initially focused on tailored shorts, the range evolved into a full resort collection influenced by 1960’s poolside utopia. The OB world draws inspiration from Slim Aarons’ iconic pictures of Riviera and Palm Beach

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life during the decade. Not just a smarter look, but a reminder of the sophistication that once went with travel and holidays.

Slim Aarons was an American photographer noted for photographing socialites, jet-setters and celebrities. Aarons never used a stylist, or a makeup artist. He made his career out of what he called “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places” The original swim short is based on the traditional 17 piece pattern of a man’s suit trouser, giving the short a slimline formal look with all the functions and fabrications required, including 100% polyamide fabric, which has also been chlorine, salt water, light and rub-tested too. Not only is it durable, it dries in a flash. The fabrics are all cleverly sourced and are tested against common faults; so well that Orlebar Brown offer a 5 year guarantee to prove how well they have been produced.

This season sees a number of prints to sit alongside the classic plain colourways, notably styles taking inspiration from Australian aboriginal art, mirrored in both the shorts and shirting and the photographic prints from Slim Aarons.

So when you’re planning your great escape this summer, remember that it’s just as easy to look sophisticated and smart while you bathe or swim, lounge beside the pool or down on the beach.

Photos by Abbie Smith and courtesy of Orlebar Brown

THE DETAILS 3-5 Chequer Street, St Albans AL1 3YJ ••••• 01727 835175 www.dcopperfield.co.uk

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Polo, the Sport of Kings

reunites with Sandbanks the Treasure of the South Coast verging on gladiatorial, the spectators are up close and personal and due to the confined area it can get pretty physical at times.”

An exciting new layout has been created with everything orientated towards the polo arena. The hospitality and VIP marquees are pitch side with vistas to the sea giving guests a fantastic view of all the action from the polo arena from their private terraces. In the evening the marquees will be merged to form one big party area.

This year the UK’s youngest polo players will take to the arena to show off their equestrian skills and treat audiences to an exhibition match. There will be a 4x4 race against a champion polo pony and The England Women’s beach volleyball team will take on Poland.

Sandpolo Ambassador, model and polo player, Jodie Kidd commented: “You simply cannot beat the polo at Sandbanks. It gathers some of the world’s top polo players together on a wonderful blue flag beach in July for some exceptional polo, a great party atmosphere and a fashionable crowd dancing to top DJs on the beach.”

When the hard working polo ponies are tucked up and the sun goes down, DJ Shiftk3y and 99 Souls will re-energise the beach on the Friday night with iconic DJ Trevor Nelson and DJ Charles headlining the Saturday after party. On both evenings guests will be able to express

Some of the world’s top polo players together on a wonderful blue flag beach in July for some exceptional polo

All images courtesy of Richard Budd

their guilty pleasure in the Disco Fever marquee.

From VIP to General Admission Sandpolo 2016 will be a weekend to remember.

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op Polo Players are set to take centre stage this summer for the world’s largest beach polo event in Poole, as the British Beach Polo Championships 2016 returns to the spectacular Sandbanks Beach in Dorset on July 8th/9th for a weekend of awe-inspiring polo.

The cream of the world’s polo circuit are already gearing up for the spectacular event, which this year brings a new arena layout to the golden beaches, along with an exciting line-up of after party DJ’s and entertainment.

The high adrenalin sporting event wows spectators within a temporary polo arena, grandstand and marquees, accommodating up to 3000 people. Each day 72 polo ponies take pride of place overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks.

‘Sandpolo’ Event Director, Johnny Wheeler said: “After nine successful years the beach polo is now a wellestablished regional event. Sandbanks is the perfect setting and the formula for combining this exhilarating sport with social and business interaction seems to be just right.”

“For those who have never witnessed arena polo it’s likened to ice hockey on horseback. The action is fast and furious

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THE DETAILS Hospitality tickets £165.00,VIP start at £50, General admission starts at £25.00.

••••• See website for full details, www.sandpolo.com Twitter @ukbeachpolo Instagram thebritishbeachpolo Facebook britishbeachpolo

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BBC Proms 2016: from Boulez to Bowie Friday 15 July – Saturday 10 September

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he BBC Proms have announced the programme for its 122nd season featuring more than 90 concerts over eight weeks, including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. New Proms Director David Pickard introduces an innovative series Proms at... that explores spaces outside the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. The series matches music to four venues across London with Shakespeareinspired works by Purcell at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe in Southwark, Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle at The Chapel, Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the music of Steve Reich at the Bold Tendencies multi-storey car park in Peckham, and the return of the Proms to the Roundhouse in Camden with new work by British composer David Sawer.

Four-hundred years since the death of Shakespeare, the Proms marks the anniversary with a broad survey of music inspired by the Bard, from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet to Hans Abrahamsen’s ‘let me tell you’ and extracts from Kiss Me, Kate.

In the year in which the Olympics are staged in Brazil, the Proms celebrates the music and musicians of Latin America with performances from the São Paulo and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestras, pianists Martha Argerich and Gabriela Montero, conductors Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel, cellist Sol Gabetta, and Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez, who appears at the Last Night of the Proms.

A vital part of the Proms mission remains, bringing classical music to new audiences; youth music-making and youth audiences are a major focus this year. The hugely popular CBeebies Proms return, and there will be two Proms devoted to BBC Music’s Ten Pieces II, part of a ground-breaking nationwide initiative for schools designed to open up the world of classical music to primary and secondary school children.

In the year that we lost two musical pioneers, the Proms pays tribute to Pierre Boulez and David Bowie in two Late Night concerts.

Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo, opens and closes the festival, and in the 50th anniversary year of

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his first appearance at the Proms, Bernard Haitink conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 with the London Symphony Orchestra in what will be his 88th Prom.

In addition to the six BBC Performing Groups, who are once again central to the festival with a total of 32 performances across the season, the rich wealth of the UK orchestral landscape is on show, including performances from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hallé, London Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestras, Philharmonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra and many of the UK’s chamber orchestras and ensembles.

In the spirit of its founding vision to make the best music available to the widest audience, every Prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and in 2016, BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music each broadcast multiple Proms.

Audiences will be able to watch the Proms on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, CBBC, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

Proms Extra, the Saturday-evening magazine show, returns to BBC Two for its fourth season.

THE DETAILS For full details of the season, or to view the BBC Proms launch film, please visit: bbc.co.uk/proms ••••• Tickets on sale via www.bbc.co.uk/proms or 0845 401 5040 and in person at the Royal Albert Hall Left: L-R) bass-baritone Bryn Terfel, presenter Katie Derham, conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich celebrate the launch of the 2016 BBC Proms © BBC / Jonathan Ford

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Bonhams gears up for the

goodwood festival of speed Revealing models from world’s great motoring marques Magnificent models from Ferrari, Bugatti, BMW and Jaguar are revealed as highlights of Bonhams Festival of Speed Sale, all set to go under the hammer on 24th June 2016.

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upremely vigorous car with a fiery temperament’ This is how the Ferrari 275 GTB was described when it was first launched. Ferrari built just 48 right-hand versions, with the rare 1966 model offered delivered new to the UK to British racing driver and instructor Mark Konig. Its streamlined nose, tail spoiler and castalloy wheels echo the very first developments seen on Ferrari competition cars. It’s truly one of the finest Gran Turismos ever produced by Ferrari. It is estimated at £1,600,000- £1,900,000.

‘The Daytona isn’t fast – it’s blinding’

So said Car & Driver in 1970. This V12 frontengined sports car had its debut in Paris in 1968, and later swiftly received the moniker ‘Daytona’ after a sweeping 1,2,3 finish by the Ferrari 330P4 at the US circuit in 1967. The Ferrari Classiche certified 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB4 ‘Daytona’ Berlinetta model offered is estimated at £620,000- £680,000.

Further highlights include: • The 2002 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, estimated at £270,000-£320,000 • The 1970 Ferrari 246 GT Dino, estimated at £180,000- £240,000 • The 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Berlinetta, estimated at £180,000- £200,000

Bonhams sale also features several 1960s greats, including a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster, estimated at £200,000 - £250,000 and the 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Coupé, estimated at £180,000£220,000.

Also offered is a rare 1949 Aston Martin DB Team Car, estimated at £600,000-£900,000. One of

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three lightweight cars produced by Aston Martin for the 1949 Le Mans 24-Hour, it was built as a test-bed for the later production of the DB2. Fitted with the Claude Hill designed 2-litre, 4-cylinder engine, out of the three Aston Martins entered, ‘UMC 65’ was the only car to finish that year’s Le Mans, placing 7th overall, and 3rd in class. Following its works career it then enjoyed further racing success in the hands of various privateers, before entering the ownership of the current custodians in 1965.

Several specialist registration numbers are also offered; ‘T6’ is estimated at £140,000- £180,000, ‘SKY 1’, estimated at £50,000-70,000, ‘SLY 1’, estimated at £50,000- £70,000, and ‘WWF 1’, estimated at £50,000- £60,000.

Tim Schofield, Bonhams UK Head of Motoring, said: “The Festival of Speed is the highlight of the UK summer motoring calendar. Each year Bonhams continue to offer a wealth of exciting, rare, and often record breaking motor cars, and this year is set to be no exception.”

THE DETAILS For further information visit: https://www. bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/ ••••• Goodwood Festival of Speed Goodwood House Chichester West Sussex, PO18 0PX www.goodwood.com

It’s truly one of the finest Gran Turismos ever produced by Ferrari. It is estimated at £1,600,000- £1,900,000

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Willow Warrior: Get training now for the most fun you’ll have all year.

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ring out your inner warrior with a lively mud run and obstacle course in the vast grounds of Elm Park in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex on June 12, 2016. Willow Warrior will raise funds for Willow - the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days.

Back for its second year, Willow Warrior promises to bring more mud, mischief and mayhem. The ‘fun mudder’ is great for anyone who’s been tempted by a mud obstacle run, but doesn’t want to risk being electrocuted!

With 5K and 10K routes available, it’s ideal for

There’s a series of challenging natural and man-made obstacles including paint guns, cargo nets, tyre and river runs, beginners and seasoned obstacle runners alike. There’s a series of challenging natural and man-made obstacles including paint guns, cargo nets, tyre and river runs, a giant slippery slide and much more. You can compete as a team or on your own, but be prepared for plenty of mud, fun and adventure.

First across the finish line completing the 5K course last year, was 43-year-old Marianne Palmer from Bishop’s Stortford. After the event Marianne said: “I’ve done some 10K runs before, but this was my first mud obstacle event.

It was particularly good fun, well organised and there was a fantastic atmosphere. There was a great team spirit with encouragement and support from all, both on and off the track. I hope this event raises local awareness of Willow and that even more people participate next year.”

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Get more mud for your money, with 10K entry fee at £44 and 5K entry fee at £34 Willow Warrior is one of the best value obstacle courses around. Book your place online now at willowfoundation.org.uk/warrior We ask everyone taking part to try and fundraise as much as they can for Willow to help create more unforgettable Special Days. To date, Willow has provided more than 12,000 Special Days for young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening condition such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease.

For more information about Willow visit www.willowfoundation.org.uk or telephone 01707 259777.

EVENT DETAILS Event: Willow Warrior fun mudder Date: Sunday 12 June 2016 Venue: Stansted Hall, Elms Farm, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8PX Cost: 5K £34 & 10K £44 Minimum age: 16 years Register: www.willowfoundation.org.uk/ warrior

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HEALTH

& BEAUTY

Announces the opening of The House of Dior in New Bond Street

H EALTH & BEAUTY

Introducing…

My very own facelift procedure (It’s non-surgical!)

I just look so old. The market’s full of youngsters in their 20s, I can’t believe that any interviewer will take me seriously

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hen Susanna came to see me she was stuck in a rut. In her mid-40s, she had been working as a supply teacher for several years. Although she was desperate to apply for more permanent and more senior jobs, she lacked the self-confidence to do so.

Susanna was convinced that the loose skin on her face made her look far older than she really was, and that interviewers would discriminate against her because of her age.

While she was desperate for a cosmetic procedure to tighten her skin and restore her looks, she was also very nervous about her pupils and colleagues knowing she’d had work done. It was vital, she said, that any change was as subtle as possible.

In the meanwhile, she scoured the industry press for adverts for permanent teaching positions – and applied for none of them.

It was around that time that I finished developing my very own non-surgical face-lifting technique, called the R-Lift. It is so revolutionary that, I’m delighted to announce, last month we received a trademark for it!

I started thinking about the technique four years ago, when I began seeing lots of people with what I call “the pillow look”. Their cheeks had been filled out in an effort to lift their skin, making them look, to my mind, a bit like hamsters. It was trendy at the time (!), but I knew that it wasn’t right for our patients, who wanted a much more natural look.

Over the subsequent 18 months, I worked to develop a procedure that gave the same effect as a facelift, but without patients having to go under the knife; using a minimum number of needles; and at a fraction of the cost. Most importantly, it needed to leave patients looking normal – not fake.

With the R-Lift we inject small amounts of dermal

fillers into as few as two points on either side of the face.

Unlike ordinary fillers, we run a cannula beneath the skin’s surface, to release the fibrous bands that fuse skin to muscle and this fades deep wrinkles.

The minimal use of needles means pain is unlikely 99% of patients don’t require any anesthetic and bruising is extremely rare. It also meant we could keep the cost down to £900 at the lower end.

And the results? The R-Lift refreshes and restores your skin, making you look younger – but still like you. People won’t know you’ve had anything done, they’ll just think you’re looking great.

Take Susana. She had the R-Lift about 18 months ago, and hasn’t looked back since.

Within weeks, she noticed such a difference that she had the confidence and self-assurance to apply for the jobs she had previously shied away from. That insecure and selfdoubting teacher who had approached me months before was given a permanent teaching job soon after. When I heard from her recently, she had been given additional responsibilities.

This procedure is only available here at Riverbanks. If you’d like to find out more, please hit ‘reply’. We’re really excited about the new trademark, and would love to tell you more about how it can help you look fabulous, too.

THE DETAILS 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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Collection Define and Perfect Eyebrow Powder in Dark Brunette, available from boots.com

Wunder2 Wunderbrow in Black/Brown, available from wunder2.co.uk

Time to earn some

brow(nie) points For regular make-up wearers, mascara is a daily eye-opening essential, and we’ve all got our favourite. But our eyebrows aren’t so lucky. According to a Google consumer survey, 23% of UK women say brows are the facial feature they struggle with most. By Katie

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or many, eyebrow products feel like an extra step to add to their make-up routine,” says Kristen Parker from beauty brand Wunder2.

“We come across this quite often when we take our brow consultants on the road. But once they demonstrate the dramatic difference defining and shaping a client’s eyebrows can make, that person will then usually continue this step in their routine.Now women are beginning to realise the power of the brow,” agrees Lisa Potter-Dixon, head make-up artist and brow expert at Benefit Cosmetics, ahead of a major revamp of the brand’s brow offering, which already includes the country’s bestselling product, Brow Zings.

“Groomed brows balance your face. If your brows start, arch and end in the right place, your eyes look more open, your cheek bones lifted and your nose slimmer.”

Sounds good, doesn’t it? But where to begin? Here’s the expert advice on the three most common complaints and how to fix them, so you won’t be browbeaten any more...

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MIND THE GAPS

“Sparse eyebrows is a complaint that we see discussed on social media very frequently,” says Parker. “Brows look most beautiful when they’re dense, rich and shapely. Fortunately, for those of us not naturally blessed with these, there are simple ways to achieve them. Using a pencil, such as Benefit’s Precisely My Brow, allows you to create believable hair-like strokes where you need them, due to the ultra fine tip,” recommends Potter-Dixon.

Hi Brow Growth and Conditioning Serum for Brows and Lashes, £24.95 (LashPerfect.co.uk); Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil, £21.50 (available June 24; www.benefitcosmetics.com); Hi Brow Soft Eyebrow Pencil, in shades Light Brown to Charcoal Brown, £9.95 (LashPerfect.co.uk); Collection Define & Perfect Eyebrow Powder in Dark Brunette, currently reduced to £2.99 from £4.19 (www.boots.com)

Hi Brow Soft Eyebrow Pencil in shades Light Brown to Charcoal Brown, available from LashPerfect.co.uk

WHAT THE PLUCK?

“Eyebrows that have been plucked to within an inch of their life are the most noticeable. Unfortunately, this was a very big Nineties trend that left its mark on many faces,” says Parker. “We recommend WunderBrow to tackle these concerns. Not only does it contain tiny hair-like fibres, to give the www.benefitcosmetics.com); YSL Beauty appearance of natural hair, it’s completely water-proof, so Couture Brow Palette in Light to Medium, you can be confident it’ll stay on until you’re ready to take £35 (YSLBeauty.co.uk); Jane; Iredale it off. A brow wax and tint will make your brows look Greatshape Eyebrow Kit in Blonde, £26 surprisingly thicker and fuller, even if there’s hardly any (www.janeiredale.com) Jane Iredale Greatshape hair,” Potter-Dixon advises. “Using a fibre gel, such as Eyebrow Kit in Blonde, Gimme Brow, will also mimic the appearance of available from real hair. This adds volume and will give you janeiredale.com your brows back.”

Wunder2 Wunderbrow in Black/Brown, £19.95 (www.wunder2.co.uk); Benefit Gimme Brow, £18.50 (available June 24; www.benefitcosmetics.com); Wedding season’s upon us, and if you’re worried about Givenchy Mister Brow Filler weeping your eye make-up off, what you need is a in Brunette, £17.50 ‘tubing’ mascara. Blinc Mascara Amplified, £21.50, which (www.houseoffraser.co.uk). comes in brown or black, coats lashes with tiny tubes of At the other end of the product that, once set, will not budge, even when your spectrum, unruly brows can be just tear ducts go into overdrive (www.blincinc.com). as tricky to tackle. “Having them waxed regularly will keep them tamed. Also try using a brow gel, such as Ready, Set, Brow,” PotterDixon says. “This clear gel coats the hair from root to tip, and will keep brows in place for 24 hours.”

Benefit Ready, Set, Brow, available from Benefit Ready, Set, benefitcosmetics.com Brow! £18.50 (available June 24;

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Our testers pucker up with a trio of subtle spring lipsticks...

Rimmel Moisture Renew Sheer & Shine Lipstick in Spin All Spring

3/5

“This is a light, gloss-like lippy, so it’s easy to apply, non-sticky and moisturises lips while adding a translucent coral colour - perfect for spring. The downside is that it doesn’t have great staying-power and bleeds a little around the edges, so works better with a liner.” £6.49 (www.boots.com)

4/5

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker lipstick in Naked Talent

“This rich, creamy lipstick gave my lips a moisturising boost and I loved the peachy nude tone, which gives just enough colour for subtle lip definition. The satin finish falls halfway between matte and gloss, and it doesn’t bleed at the edges, but I did need to reapply a couple of times on a night out.” £9 (www.soapandglory.com)

5/5 Kiko Gossamer Emotion Creamy Lipstick in Vintage Rose “My new favourite product, this lippy combines a smooth texture with long-lasting colour. Perfect for daytime, it glides on easily and leaves lips feeling soft due to its hyaluronic filling spheres, while the orchid extracts make for a delicious smell.” £10.90 (www.kikocosmetics.com)

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Announces the opening of The House of Dior in New Bond Street A new Dior boutique is set to arrive on one of Mayfair’s most famous streets.

Medium Diorama bag in blue lambskin with sequins patchwork, £2,700

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he House of Dior will open its doors on 3 June 2016 at 160-162 New Bond Street, marking a significant milestone for Dior in the United Kingdom. Extending over four floors, the store will reflect the diversity of the Christian Dior universe by bringing a wide variety of creations together in a single location.

The new House of Dior boutique in London will also unveil an exclusive Dior HOME collection. Among the wide variety of objects on offer, designed for all desires and personalities, can be found a selection of teas inspired by the House’s iconic fragrances, a collection of crystal glassware embellished with a gold couture stitch, and limited-edition creations specially produced by friends of the House, artists and designers, including Lucie de la Falaise, India Mahdavi, Hubert le Gall and the boutique’s own architect Peter Marino. Conceived to continually evolve, the Dior HOME collection will regularly introduce new collaborations.

To mark the occasion, Dior will also unveil a limitededition Baby Dior dress, plus a selection of iconic Lady Dior bags, and small leather accessories reinterpreted by the artist Marc Quinn, who has looked to his own artworks in order to create models with floral prints blooming with violet, white or black orchids, and silvered leather decorated with flower petals worked in relief.

Christian Dior was founded by the eponymous designer Christian Dior in Paris in 1946.

Dior will also unveil a limited-edition Baby Dior dress, plus a selection of iconic Lady Dior bags The four-level boutique, the largest in the United Kingdom, will showcase Baby Dior and children’s wear, women’s ready-to-wear and accessories, alongside jewellery, timepieces. On the lower level, a Dior Homme space will provide a demi-mesure service for the first time in the country.

Monsieur Dior’s taste for art will be expressed through the presence of important artworks, including one titled Distant Cousin by the sculptor Tony Cragg, positioned at the foot of the light-drenched stairwell, and a metal sculpture by Rado Kirov installed in the dedicated shoe salon.

The House of Dior will also offer three private salons for VIP clients, as well as a perfume area in which exclusive creations and the Collection Privée Christian Dior will be presented.

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Dior SoReal sunglasses with leather inserts, £539

THE DETAILS 160-162 New Bond Street London W1S 2UE ••••• www.dior.com

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Last month saw the return of the Chelsea Flower Show, when the world’s best horticulturists descend upon London in the hope that their show gardens will attract an elusive gold medal.

By Katie Wright, Press Association

Fragrances that will grow on you…

Tried & tested

Kate Whiting puts a pair of tangle-busting brushes to the test...

Tangle Teezer Original Lemon Sherbet Limited Edition

5/5

“I’ve heard lots about the Tangle Teezer, but this was the first time I’d ever used one - and I’m a complete convert. It doesn’t look all that - a lightweight plastic bean with two layers of spines - but the proof is in the brushing, and this tamed my dry hair with far fewer strokes than its rival and was a dream on my wet hair. Ergonomically designed to fit snugly in the palm, it feels like the extension of my hand that’s been missing. My barnet has definitely met its match!” £10.99 (www.boots.com)

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Wet Brush Shine

“Designed to be used on wet or dry hair, the Wet Brush promises ‘no more pulling, tugging or pain’, thanks to IntelliFlex Bristles which are firm on one stroke, but give on the next. The soft grip handle is comfortable to hold, but on dry hair, the first tug through did hurt and it took quite a lot of brushing to detangle my frizzy mess. On wet hair, it’s much smoother, and the soft tips were gentle on my scalp.” £14.99 (LookFantastic.com)

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ut don’t With two interchangeable heads, the Darphin worry L’Institut Sonic Facial Cleansing and Massaging Tool, if you £125 (www.spacenk.com), is like a facialist you can didn’t THE FRUIT keep in your bathroom cabinet (wouldn’t that be make it to the COCKTAIL handy?). Use the vibrating bristle head with a gel capital - you can Diptyque Eau de cleanser to thoroughly remove make-up and still enjoy the Sens Eau de Toilette, dirt, then follow with the stainless steel joyous aroma of £60 for 50ml, takes a massaging head and moisturiser to gardens in full bloom, new approach to citrus, boost circulation, hydrate and thanks to the bumper combining elements of smooth lines. crop of flower and orange tree blossom, peel foliage-inspired fragrances and flowers. Rounding out that that have landed this spring. acidic trio with musky angelica and From subtle and herbaceous, to sweet patchouli, the florals really shine through and heady, there’s a scent for everyone, you’ll just (www.johnlewis.com). have to pick your own...

THE DARK HORSE

THE WILD ONE

Part of the limited edition Herb Garden collection, Jo Malone Wild Strawberry & Parsley, £44 for 30ml, melds the savoury tang of flat-leaf parsley with the juicy sweetness of strawberry and blackcurrant, resulting in a gorgeously green blend (www.jomalone.co.uk).

THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS

THE PERSONAL PERFUME

When fashion editor Jo Levin ran out of the scent oil that had garnered her so many compliments over the years, she decided to enlist the help of Escentric Molecules founder Jeff Lounds to recreate the fragrance.

In OdeJo Eau de Toilette, £55 for 50ml, aromatic lily and Tahitian rose meet their yang in cucumber oil and blue sea kelp, the blend evoking dusk during summertime (www.harveynichols.com).

THE ITALIAN JOB

Imagine a cool breeze rolling in off the Ligurian Sea, as you stroll through a sun-dappled lemon orchard on the Italian Riviera... That’s where you’re transported with the latest addition to the Tom Ford Private Blend collection, Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum, £145 for 50ml, which is inspired by the glamorous holiday destination (www.johnlewis.com).

THE SUGAR RUSH

Like a cool Cosmopolitan on a hot New York night, DKNY Summer for Women Limited Edition, £44 for 100ml, is a sparking medley of goji berry, peach bellini, water lily, violet and rose, that will satisfy any sweet tooth (www.superdrug.com).

THE ASIAN SENSATION

Created without any synthetic ingredients, Weleda’s Garden of Life trio is powered by natural essential oils. Grenade Jardin de Vie, £19.95 for 50ml, is inspired by an exotic Persian garden, fusing plump pomegranate with herbaceous davana and warm vanilla (www.weleda.co.uk).

A delicate floral threesome - rose, carnation and lily of the valley - is elevated to heady new heights by liquorice and fig in MOR’s deeply enveloping Rosa Noir Eau de Parfum, £39 for 100ml MOR Rosa Noir Eau de Parfum, available from (www.feelunique.com). feelunique.com

Diptyque Eau de Sens Eau de Toilette, available from johnlewis.com

Opening with a burst of ravishing pink rose, L’Occitane Violette & Rose de Mai Eau de Toilette, £52 for 75ml, dries down to reveal a heart of zesty mandarin and bergamot. Musk and sandalwood combine to complete this complex, creamy concoction (www.loccitane.com).

DKNY Summer for Women Limited Edition, available from superdrug.com

THE FRESH STAR

Giving the familiar floral a new lease of life, Molton Brown Dewy Lily Of The Valley & Star Anise Eau de Toilette, £39 for 50ml, adds spicy star anise into the mix, plus magnolia, peony and white musk, making it as fresh and bright as a spring morning (www.moltonbrown.co.uk).

THE LITERARY AGENT

The next volume in Amouage’s Library Collection is anything but by the book. Opus X Eau de Parfum, £180 for 50ml, is a bold confluence of no less than four rose notes, ably assisted by geranium, leather, oud and rich ylang-ylang (www.amouage.com). om Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum, available from johnlewis.com

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Drawing on the native flowers of her favourite holiday destination, Thailand, the third fragrance from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is centred around a pair of jasmine accords and rose centifolia. The floral heart of Rosie For Autograph Summer Rose Eau de Parfum, £28 for 75ml, is followed by sumptuous sandalwood and musk (www.marksandspencer.com).

THE POWER PLAYER

The latest launch in the Eclectic Elements collection, Bronnley Zealous Flower Eau de Toilette, £35 for 50ml, combines jasmine and rose notes with fruity pear and mandarin, pink pepper and amber, adding both warmth and depth (www.bronnley.co.uk).

Amouage Opus X Eau de Parfum, available from amouage.com

Molton Brown Dewy Lily Of The Valley & Star Anise Eau de Toilette, £39 for 50ml, adds spicy star anise into the mix

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ark Twain famously described hydrotherapy as “so enjoyable that if I hadn’t had a disease I would have borrowed one just to have a pretext for going on.” Modern hydrotherapy can benefit people in the same way it soothed Twain’s rheumatism, as many of the patients using Spire Harpenden’s hydrotherapy pool know well. By immersing the body in water, pressure is taken off painful or stiff joints, allowing greater movement and over time muscle strength can be rebuilt.

The temperature of the pool is kept at 34-35°C, just below body temperature, which eases joint pain and ensures that you will be comfortable in the water.

Alan Hawes is received treatment at Spire Harpenden’s hydrotherapy pool due to a car accident and chronic arthritis, which makes walking on land “too harsh”. Alan likened the weightless feeling of the hydrotherapy pool to “being on the moon”. It gives him much greater movement and freedom, allowing him to even ride a bike in the pool – something he could never do without the support of the water.

Peter Dunkley used the self-help hydrotherapy sessions at Spire Harpenden Hospital. He describes the service as “fantastic” and really values this “low-impact, enjoyable method of exercising”. Peter came to Spire after his second hip replacement, as he was keen to keep up his fitness levels after his operation.

Both Peter and Alan use Spire Harpenden Hospital’s Self Help sessions, which are perfect for those who have had previous hydrotherapy experience, and are able to manage their own exercises. Sessions last for approximately 30 minutes, during which time you will be supervised poolside by a hydrotherapy assistant.

Other patients use hydrotherapy before a hip or knee replacement, allowing them to strengthen muscles without stressing the joint – which can result in a quicker recovery from this major surgery.

Spire Harpenden Hospital has a fully purpose built hydrotherapy suite, which is staffed by qualified and friendly physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants.

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Self-help sessions are open to anyone to book, or alternatively you can be referred by your physiotherapist, GP or Consultant. When booking your place we will ensure that hydrotherapy is right for you. You will start with a consultation with a physiotherapist who will assess your needs, charged at £100. You will then be advised as to whether a self-help or a physiotherapist led session is right for you.

Spire Harpenden Hospital offers both physiotherapistled hydrotherapy sessions, and self-help sessions managed by a hydrotherapy assistant. Physiotherapist-led sessions are charged at £64 for a half hour session, and self-help sessions are £15 per half hour.

Hydrotherapy is not the only treatment on offer in the physiotherapy department, where services also include acupuncture, post-surgical breast care and women’s and men’s health.

THE DETAILS To learn more about hydrotherapy and the other services offered at Spire, or to book a session, please contact the physiotherapy department on 01582 714 447.

••••• Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 4BP 01582 763191 www.spirehealthcare.com/harpenden

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Secondary Glazing – A Sound Decision? school playgrounds, noisy neighbours, local industry, loud annoying neighbours’ pets or busy high streets.

What is “secondary glazing” I hear you say? Most modern secondary glazing is basically one pane of glass (or in rare cases two panes of glass) held within a powder coated aluminium frame (usually white), that is fitted on the inside of an existing external single or double glazed window, usually fixed within the existing window reveal, that sits on the internal window cill or window board, and is then sealed all round and trimmed as if it was an external window.

Secondary glazing is available in several different opening styles: horizontal sliding; vertical sliding; sidehinged; lift-out and fixed. For optimum sound reduction performance secondary glazing should be installed at least 100mm from the existing window frame. The downside of this is that you do lose a substantial proportion of your window cill, but the upside is the dramatic reduction in external noise.

Please don’t be conned into believing any secondary glazing system will sound proof your room, as it won’t.

Sound can travel through pipes, gaps beneath the skirting, air bricks and through walls, especially if the cavities have not been filled with foam insulation. Standard secondary glazing is however the best value for money sound reduction product for windows and doors. If fitted correctly and in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, then it is a far more effective sound reduction tool than replacement double or triple glazing.

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lthough not offering all of the features of modern double or triple glazed windows, secondary glazing is still a popular option for many UK home owners, especially for those that live in listed buildings or conservation areas and for those whose properties are next to busy roads where noise pollution is a particular issue.

Secondary glazing is not limited to dwellings that have restrictions, as many a home owner or tenant has benefitted both thermally and sound insulation wise by having secondary glazing fitted, where for example they may have particular issues with say aircraft noise, local 66 JUNE 2016

Yes it is true triple glazing offers more sound reduction than double glazing, as it has a 3rd pane of glass for sound to have to travel through, but again don’t be conned, as the improvement between double glazing and triple glazing is only about 2 decibels, not enough for you to notice the difference audibly.

If you are considering having secondary glazing professionally fitted, make sure you choose the right type of frame and glass for each room Also, secondary glazing makes a massive difference thermally, especially if your property only has single glazing, but even if it has double glazing, secondary glazing will help reduce your energy bills, as it will help retain the warmth generated by your heating system.

Security wise secondary glazing adds a second barrier to any attempts by intruders to get into your property, especially if you ask for 4mm or even 6mm thick toughened safety glass to be fitted in your secondary glazing. In-fact you can kill two birds with one stone if you specify slightly more expensive 6.4mm laminate glass, as not only is this glass hard to break, it further reduces the amount of external sound that travels through your external 4mm glass panes due to the fact that it is of a greater thickness.

Experienced companies who have installed secondary glazing for decades will be able to advise you on the best type of secondary glazing system and glass to suit your particular property or situation. They should also try to ensure the sections of the horizontal or vertical secondary windows mirror your exterior windows, so that from outside passers-by cannot tell that you have secondary glazing installed in your home.

Although you can pay extra to have coloured aluminium secondary glazed frames, most secondary that is fitted comes in white as this tends to match in with the majority of peoples internal dĂŠcor. Single glazed horizontal sliding and vertical sliding window frames normally come set in a MDF timber sub-frame, which can then be painted to match the colour of the window reveals or rest of the room.

Unlike external double or triple glazing, secondary glazing can be easily removed if required, with simple re-decoration all that is needed to restore the look of the window reveals. Secondary glazing from the inside may not be as nice looking as external windows, but the thermal barrier and sound barrier benefits it provides off-sets any aesthetic disadvantages.

There are many types of secondary glazing including very thin aluminium frames that can be screwed directly into the external frames. Whilst this is the cheapest form of secondary glazing, as these frames don’t have a subframe, it is the least effective both thermally and from a sound reduction point of view, as there is little or no gap between the external pane and the secondary pane, plus there is no thermal break.

If you are considering having secondary glazing professionally fitted, make sure you choose the right type of frame and glass for each room, as in the vast majority of cases, you will want access to the external glass to clean or to be able to open any external vents to allow ventilation. Getting a proper job done secondary glazing wise could end up being one of the soundest decisions you ever make, as your property will then benefit from both sound reduction and lower energy bills.

THE DETAILS To find out more about sound reducing secondary glazing contact the experienced experts at Hazlemere Window Company for a no obligation consultation and free quotation on 01727 238658 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk JUNE 2016 67

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THE NEW MUMFORD & WOOD

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umford & Wood is pleased to announce the addition of a new timber window and door range designed especially for replacement projects in period buildings. The new Mumford & Wood Classic™ range sits alongside the well-established, award-winning Conservation™ collection which provides a full suite of high performance double glazed windows and doors that satisfy the demanding performance specification for new build properties.

Mumford & Wood Classic windows and doors offer an alternative slim panel glazing system that effectively reduces sight lines. This visual is more in keeping with period aesthetics making the Classic ideal for window replacement and upgrade in heritage projects and those in conservation areas where planning restrictions may apply. These new madeto-order double glazed products are available with a choice of profiles and feature individual 12-14mm slim profile units with true bars and a traditional external putty faced finish. In addition to standard annealed float glass, the opportunity to achieve the authentic natural appearance of hand-blown glass, with reduced reflection, is possible with the option to

choose either Victorian sheet or Crown glass.

“We have launched the Mumford & Wood Classic™ range in response to customer demand,” says Frank Buckley, managing director, Mumford & Wood, “as there are many important projects for which our slim pane Classic will meet the aesthetic requirements of conservation and planning officers while at the same time improving the thermal, acoustic and sustainability performance of some of Britain’s most loved buildings.”

The high performance Mumford & Wood Classic™ windows feature Krypton gas filled panels that achieve a 1.9 W/m²K overall frame U-value, and a 1.5 W/m²K centre pane U-value, and there is a five-year warranty on the double glazed unit.

Mumford & Wood manufacture in England from a state-of-the art facility in Tiptree, Essex. Products including the new Classic™ range are made from FSC certificated Siberian Larch, slow growing and dense, which is engineered for maximum strength and robustness. A perfect factory finished, paintready surface typical of fine joinery is achieved in preparation for three coats of spray applied microporous paint or stain while a dual colour option is proving popular especially in combination with a wide palette of heritage colours. Independent

research identifies that these windows, which are made to the standards of the British Woodworking Federation Wood Window Alliance scheme, have a life cycle expectancy of up to 65 years and more.

All products manufactured by Mumford & Wood are supported with the Complete Care Service which involves an annual maintenance check to ensure continuous high operational performance and aesthetics. Additionally the Mumford & Wood own-brand paint and stain system allows for perfect colour matching with the original order specification to provide durable, low maintenance protection.

More product information is available at www. mumfordwood.com where the Style Guide brochure and Aftercare Manual can be downloaded.

Alternatively please call the Mumford & Wood sales team on 01621 818155 or email: sales@ mumfordwood.com.

THE DETAILS Follow us on Twitter @mumfordwood or facebook.com/mumfordwood for the latest company news and updates or arrange to meet us at the new showroom in Tiptree, Essex and at our permanent display at The Building Centre, Store Street, London.

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RADLETT |WD7

Discreetly set back from the road behind electronic gates, a stunning newly built 5 bedroom, 5300 sq. ft home, built by Griggs Homes. Located on the edge of Shenley Village, yet close to Radlett & within greenbelt countryside.

Guide Price: ÂŁ3,000,000

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iscreetly set back from the road behind electronic gates, a stunning newly built 5 bedroom, 5300 sq. ft home, built by Griggs Homes. Located on the edge of Shenley Village, yet close to Radlett & within greenbelt countryside.

Beautifully finished & interior designed

by Alexander James to an exceptionally high specification, featuring the latest in technology and design. Air conditioning, under floor heating, Control4 Home Automation, Rako intelligent lighting & multi-room sound are but a few of the extras that complete this dream new home.

Built around a spectacular, sweeping marble staircase spanning 3 floors, leading down to a sumptuous 1500 sq. ft basement/leisure complex, with fabulous sunken snug and bar, billiards room, interactive games room with golf/ shooting/ Formula 1 simulator, steam room and staff/guest accommodation. The ground floor features a magnificent entrance hall, luxurious study, Neil Lerner kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room, dining room and formal

living room, all with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. The first floor offers a grand master suite featuring double height vaulted ceilings, opulent dressing room & bathroom, as well as 4 further bedroom suites.

Externally, there is a magnificent south westerly facing landscaped garden, with feature fire pit, detached double garage for 2 cars, as well as further parking for 3/4 cars.

Accommodation: 5 bedroom suites (all with en-suite bathrooms), Stunning dressing room to

master suite, Spectacular marble staircase and entrance hall, Two guest cloakrooms, Utility room, Formal lounge, Dining room, Integrated open plan, Neil Lerner kitchen/breakfast room, Family Room, Large study/TV room, Comms room, Sunken snug area and magnificent bar, Billiards room, Interactive games room, Steam room, Staff accommodation (Bedroom 5) , South westerly facing landscaped garden, Detached double garage, Gated secure parking for 4/5 cars.

Guide Price ÂŁ3,000,000

Contact New Homes 020 8441 9555

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Marriott Road

Barnet, London, EN5 4NJ Superb double fronted period home with stunning features set up as a self contained two bedroom annex. The rear garden is versatile with two patios, and a lovely lawn, perfect for children to enjoy. To the front of the house off street parking is provided for two cars.

Barnet is situated on the edge of the metropolitan green belt with open countryside close by, the Barnet area blends sophisticated suburbia with timeless village appeal. High Barnet underground [1 mile] for the Northern Line, New Barnet overground [1.9 miles] providing a regular service

The seven bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged over three floors

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superb double fronted period home built in 1895 full of character and charm. The property benefits stunning features that include tessellated tiled flooring, ornate cornicing, decorative arched entrance reception hall, fireplaces and a truly spectacular turning split level staircase to the upper floors. On entering this wonderful home the entrance is warm and inviting with stained glass and an oriel bay window feature. The two reception rooms are ideal for formal entertaining with a reception off the kitchen having a more informal feel. The seven bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged over three floors with a garden terrace accessed via French doors from bedroom three; which could also be used as an additional reception room.

In addition to the main residence the basement has been

to Finsbury Park, Moorgate and London Kings Cross, Cockfosters underground [3.3 miles] offering access to the Piccadilly Line. Road connections are excellent with junctions 23/24 of the M25, junction 1 of the A1 (M) within a few miles and the M1 also within easy reach. State schools in the area include Foulds, Christ Church and Monken Hadley in the primary sector. Queen Elizabeth Boys, Queen Elizabeth Girls and East Barnet in the secondary sector. Independent schools include Lyonsdown School in New Barnet, St. Martha’s Convent in Hadley Wood, Stormont, St John’s Prep and Senior Schools, Lochinver House in Potters Bar, Mill Hill and Belmont in Mill Hill, Haberdashers’ Aske’s in Elstree and Harrow School.

At a glance

Reception hall • 3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • kitchen • pantry • study • cellar • 2 bedroom annex • 60’ landscaped garden • off street parking • 410 sq m (4,420 sq ft) • EPC for house =E • EPC for Basement flat =D Guide Price: £1.875m

For further information please contact Savills Barnet on 020 8447 4400 or email barnet@savills.co.uk www.savills.co.uk

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50 years of fulfilling dreams

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£1,500,000 FH

SunSet View, Barnet, en5

A detached three double bedroom, four reception room home with two garages and ample off street parking.

the ownerS LoVe…

we’Ve noticed…

“We have had just under 50 wonderfully happy years here. It has been a lovely family home for our growing family”

Located in a residential turning and only a short distance to the High Barnet shopping facilities, cafes & restaurants.

“The views over Old Fold Golf Course are amazing! It gives the house such a countryside feel, yet you are in the heart of Barnet”

Less than a mile to High Barnet (Northern Line) London Underground station.

“The house is so inviting with the lovely entrance hall and very spacious landing”

Contact Susan Bradford at our Barnet office on 0208 440 2444

EPC Rating - F

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50 years of fulfilling dreams

...for all generations

£1,350,000 FH

etchingham Park road,Victoria Park, n3

Double fronted, semi-detached family home with a landscaped garden and off street parking.

the ownerS LoVe…

we’Ve noticed…

“Our landscaped garden is perfect for hosting large family gatherings and also a wonderful place to relax and unwind”

The property has scope for extension, STPP. Neighbouring houses have converted the loft, extended at the rear and also excavated basements.

“The house has very large room dimensions and high ceilings throughout”

EPC Rating - F

“West Finchley tube station is no more than a 10 minute walk away. Several buses can be caught at the end of the road and Victoria Park is literally opposite”

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

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£965,000 FH

LanSdowne road, FinchLey, n3

A four bedroom semi-detached family home, close to transport links and with off street parking.

the ownerS LoVe…

we’Ve noticed…

“Indoor, outdoor flow which makes the house great for entertaining and then there is the formal lounge too”

Neighbouring properties have converted the loft to gain an additional master bedroom and bathroom, STPP.

“It’s a real homely home and has a lovely cosy feel about it”

EPC Rating - E

“We can walk to two underground stations, open spaces and amenities all in under ten minutes”

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

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£1,350,000 FH

Friern Barnet Lane, whetStone, n20

A four bedroom detached family home which offers ample accommodation downstairs, including parquet flooring and an open fireplace in the hallway.

the ownerS LoVe…

we’Ve noticed…

“There is a great energy in this house and all the rooms connect nicely”

There is a large loft which is already boarded and can be converted to increase the square footage STPP.

“I love our garden and the privacy it offers and it’s great having my studio at the rear of my garden”

EPC Rating: E

“We have plenty of storage throughout and all the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. Our bathroom is all marble”

Contact David Mitchell at our Whetstone office on 020 8446 2111

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BARNET LANE ELSTREE WD6

Offers in the region of £2,250,000

freehold

Set behind electronic security gates at the end of a long, private driveway off Barnet Lane; a stunning 5 bedroom, family home (approaching 3,600 sq ft), providing well-planned & versatile accommodation arranged over 2 floors.

Features include a superb, 24 ft contemporary kitchen/ informal dining room, 3 further reception rooms, study, gym, master suite with dressing room, bathroom & terrace, 4 further bedrooms & 3 further bathrooms (2 en-suite). Stunning landscaped gardens surround the house along with ample parking & a double garage.

Situated within easy access of some the finest schools in Hertfordshire, including Haberdashers’ Aske’s Schools & Aldenham School. Elstree Aerodrome & the fabulous Aldenham Country Park are also nearby, as are the M25 & M1 motorways. There are great rail links via Thameslink to Kings Cross & central London from Elstree & Borehamwood station, which is about one mile away. (EPC Rating: C)

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59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

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ÂŁ1,975,000

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The Village Green, Mill Hill offers the ultimate in countryside village living from a London postcode.

A choice of 4 stunning, brand newly built, 4 bedroom, Arts & Crafts houses in this idyllic setting set behind a gorgeous central green in the heart of Mill Hill Village. Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, offering 2610 sq ft of luxury accommodation over 3 floors, features include magnificent large open plan Poggenpohl kitchen diner/family rooms opening to secure private gardens, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), 2 underground parking spaces with direct access into the house, underfloor heating, comfort cooling, multi-room sound systems & 10 year Premier new homes guarantee. Located close to Mill Hill East tube station (Northern Line) & within easy access by car to central London.

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59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

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Discreetly set back from the roaD behinD security gates, a stunning newly built, 5 beDroom, 5 bathroom, 5300 sq. ft. house, built by griggs homes, situateD on the eDge of shenley Village, close to raDlett & within greenbelt countrysiDe. Beautifully finished & interior designed by Alexander James to an exceptionally high specification, this incredible new home features the latest in technology & design. Built around a spectacular, sweeping marble staircase spanning 3 floors to a sumptuous 1500 sq. ft. basement/leisure complex with fabulous sunken snug, bar, billiards room, interactive games room with golf/shooting/Formula 1 simulator, steam room & further staff/guest accommodation.

The ground floor features a magnificent entrance hall, a luxurious study, a superb Neil Lerner kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room, dining room & formal lounge, all with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. Further features include a grand master suite with double height ceiling, opulent dressing room & bathroom, south westerly facing, landscaped garden with terrace & gas fire pit, a detached double garage & off street parking for 4/5 cars.

Air conditioning, underfloor heating, Control4 Home Automation, ‘Rako’ intelligent lighting & multi-room sound are but a few of the extras that complete this dream new home.

£3,000,000 freeholD

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WHISTLERS

THE VILLAGE GREEN, MILL HILL NW7

ÂŁ3,250,000

freehold

Whistlers, The Village Green is a stunning detached, new build/conversion into a magnificent 4/5 bedroom, state of the art home offering 3899 sq ft of luxury accommodation in this idyllic setting, located behind a gorgeous central green in the heart of Mill Hill Village.

Features include a magnificent master suite with large dressing room & bathroom, 3 further en-suite bathrooms, stunning large Poggenpohl kitchen opening to 29ft x 19ft open plan, double height reception room with walnut & glass staircase leading to open gallery/study, underground parking space, underfloor heating, comfort cooling, multi room sound systems & 10 year Premier new homes guarantee. There is also a separate large building in the garden converted from an original air raid shelter that would make fantastic storage/home office. Located close to Mill Hill East tube station (Northern Line) & within easy access by car to central London.

Mill Hill Office

59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

T +44 (0)20 8959 9000

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uPHILL ROAD MILL HILL NW7

ÂŁ3,499,999

freehold

An elegant, stunning & well proportioned 6 bedroom, Georgian style, detached house built by Octagon only 15 years ago.

Occupying a secluded position, set well back from the road & accessed via ornate wrought iron electric gates, leading to a large paved driveway with ample off street parking.

Arranged over 3 floors & extending to about 5132 sq ft / 476 sq m of accommodation; the house features a magnificent 34 ft kitchen diner / family room opening to a large, secluded, landscaped rear garden, 4 further reception rooms & a detached double garage which has been turned into a home office/den but could easily be reinstated, or used as granny/staff accommodation with the correct permissions. (EPC Rating: C)

Mill Hill Office

59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

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MARSH LANE MILL HILL NW7

£1,575,000

freehold

STAMP DUTY PAID IN FULL BY THE VENDOR. CHAIN FREE 3,000 SQ FT HOME A fantastic 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, extended detached family home, offering nearly 3000 sq ft of accommodation over 3 floors.

Features include a huge 29ft x 15ft front reception room, Neil Lerner kitchen/ breakfast room, TV room/den, study, lovely master suite with en-suite bathroom & dressing room, utility room, pretty rear garden & off street parking for 3/4 cars.

Marsh Lane is situated in a very sought after location, near to several popular schools and within easy reach of both Mill Hill Village and the Broadway’s shops, cafes & Thameslink station. (EPC Rating: D)

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59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

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Idyllic Living, Perfectly Placed at Ellenbrook Meadows

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ward-winning housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, is set to unveil Ellenbrook Meadows; a collection of luxury 3 and 4 bedroom homes on the edge of St Albans, Hertfordshire.

The exclusive development comprises fourteen spacious homes, with an open plan feel to the kitchen/dining room area. The ultimate combination of stylish, contemporary interiors and beautiful, traditional exteriors, ensure that Ellenbrook Meadows strikes the perfect balance.

Spectacular views of the surrounding countryside will help you rediscover nature, while sprawling tree-lined meadows to the east of the development are a countryside lover’s dream. Or, if you’re headed to the capital, you can travel to London St Pancras from St Albans City train station in just 18-minutes.

Travelling by car? You’ll be pleased to hear Ellenbrook Meadows also has great road links. The development’s convenient access to major roads makes commuting further afield an easy option, with the M25 just two miles away and the M1 a further five miles.

It really is the best of all worlds. Ellenbrook Meadows’ location affords residents the opportunity to spend weekends exploring woodland trails, enjoying cross-country cycling or practicing their swing with easy access to the Centurion Club – a beautiful 18-hole golf course with a private members’ clubhouse.

If you’re a foodie, St Alban’s Farmers Market offers a selection of hand crafted goods and local produce. The market is steeped in history with a special Royal Charter granted in 1553. However, the market is well documented as far back as the 9th century.

The city of St Albans stands out as a unique English Cathedral City. Its colourful history can be seen in the Roman remains and the beautiful medieval architecture.

There are lush green parks and countryside, a thriving metropolis, excellent attractions and interesting and ancient history. It has a wealth of shopping options available with many small independent shops amongst the high street stores and a fantastic range of eating and drinking establishments.

St Albans is also well known for its creative offerings and in the city centre all tastes are catered for… The Maltings Arts Theatre and Alban Arena regularly play host to film screenings, live comedy shows, theatre productions and musical performances.

Prices at Ellenbrook Meadows start at £670,000 with first completions set for summer 2016.

To find out more, or to register your interest, call 01727 616930 or visit: www.crestnicholson.com/ellenbrookmeadows

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