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spectacle of exceptional racing and high fashion makes Royal Ascot one of the greatest sporting and social events in the world. Watch the finest racehorses and experience the very best in Flat racing and pageantry and style from an enclosure that best suits you.

Todd in the Hole 2019, a festival born out of a love for the Hertfordshire countryside, good food, country shows and rockin’ live music.

St Albans’ Mayor Councillor Rosemary Farmer has honoured seven Special Olympics athletes who won a total of 12 medals at the World Games.

The magnificent seven, who all train in the St Albans District, took home nine golds as well as three silvers from the event at Abu Dhabi. To celebrate their success, the Mayor attended a reception at the Assembly Rooms of the St Albans Museum + Gallery.

Welcoming all levels of golfers, The Shire London, is one of London’s finest golfing experiences. 2019 is set to be a landmark year for the club, and an exciting one, having made further investment in to its Seve Ballesteros signature design golf course, making groundbreaking changes.

Taking place over four days, Henley Royal Regatta epitomises and encompasses everything that is great about rowing and our British summertime. However, a day out at Henley Royal Regatta is about so much more as well.

Win one of three family tickets for Woburn Safari Park and experience a safari adventure in the parkland of Bedfordshire. Head off on an adventure by car to see endangered and exotic animals in the Road Safari, which is home to animals including tigers, lions, giraffe, rhino and monkeys.

Faye Manning Editor

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out & about – We put fantastic local businesses and exciting events in the spotlight each month – I M AG E : ROYA L A SCOT

OUT & ABOUT

WEDNESDAYS SUNDAYS

Shaw’s Corner Guided Tours Experience the house like never before. Join our volunteers on a guided tour of the house, and have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the objects. New for 2019! Join our volunteers for a brand new guided tour of Bernard Shaw’s beloved house and collection. Explore more of the stories that connect Shaw, the house and the collection and have the chance to go behind the ropes in the Dining Room.

Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9BX

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11 & 12 MAY

DogFest The ultimate summer festival for dogs returns for 2019 with a bonanza of shows, displays and activities with special guests – Noel Fitzpatrick and Clare Balding. The events once again promise a packed schedule of celebrity appearances and expert talks, jaw-dropping dog displays, educational sessions and fun, have-a-go activities. Everything is geared towards celebrating the amazing bond between dogs and people and promoting animal welfare. All this plus great live music sets, cool street food and shopping galore for pooches and people alike.

Knebworth House, Old Knebworth Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX

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2 JUNE

Craft Sale at the British Schools Museum Enjoy this craft sale which is held on the first Sunday of every month throughout 2019 at the British Schools Museum.

This is something a little different to do – so come along for a fun afternoon for all the family.

Entry to the Craft Sale is completely free.

41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9TS

19 MAY

Watford Colour Run The best family friendly fun run is returning to Aldenham Park on Sunday 19th May 2019!

Join hundreds of others at this fantastic event where you can expect to be covered in coloured powder as you make your way around the 5k route and through the famous Hundred Acre Woods hitting 6 colour stations along the way! Your registration includes a t-shirt, a pair of sunglasses, a medal on completion and all 6 different colour stations! There will also be a lively events village where you can grab some food or play some games.

Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3BA

15 may

The Conservatory at Luton Hoo Walled Garden Why not visit this tranquil wedding venue, surrounded by beautiful walled gardens and enjoy the landscaped grounds packed with spring colour.

Enjoy two shows at 7pm and 8.30pm featuring the latest dresses together with great live entertainment. Meet over 35 leading local exhibitors. The Wedding Fair is open between 5.30pm and 9.30pm with free admission and car parking.

The Conservatory, Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Hertfordshire LU1 4LF

15 MAY

Pelargoniums and Fuchsias An illustrated talk given by Brian Carline who apart from being a keen gardener is also an author, broadcaster and after dinner speaker. Meeting held in the small hall at Elm Court, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar which starts at 8pm and finishes at 10pm. Visitor admission £3 (includes a cup of tea) 8pm at Small Hall, Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3BP

11 & 12 MAY

Maple Lodge Nature Reserve - Open Weekend Over the weekend of 11th and 12th May this private nature reserve will be open to the public. The reserve is one of Rickmansworth’s hidden secrets and is home to a rich variety of wildlife including waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies.

On both days guided tours of the reserve will be organised by members of the Maple Lodge Conservation Society. There are two lakes and many hides to be explored around the reserve, some of which have wheelchair access.

Maple Lodge Close, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9SN

“Digswell Arts Trust is a thriving arts community and is now in its 62nd year”

11 & 12 MAY

Digswell Arts Trust Open Studios Fifteen professional artists will be opening their doors to welcome visitors to view their work.

The innovative artists specialise in all styles, from painting and drawing, collage and prints to sculpture and stone carving. At the free event, as well as viewing the studios, visitors will be able to watch demonstrations, find out about classes, and maybe even purchase a unique work of art, with prices to suit any pocket. Children can join in some fun activities to get their creative juices flowing. Digswell Arts Trust is a thriving arts community and is now in its 62nd year, one of the oldest of its kind in the country. The charity was set up to foster emerging artists by providing affordable studio space.

The Forge, Hertford Road, Digswell Nr Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL6 0BU

19 may

Bugs and beetles and what they feed on Part of the 2019 St Albans Sustainability Festival. A talk and walk looking for bugs and beetles in Highfield Park, this event is aimed at adults and older teenagers.

Highfield Park Visitor Centre, Hill End Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0RA

2 june

Hertford Castle Carnival There will be live entertainment throughout the day, over 50 stands will exhibit on the castle lawn offering funfair games, craft and tombola stalls and much more.

There will be food stands, a bar and face painting at the event.

Hertford Castle will be open for visitors to explore and the charity event is free of charge to attend.

Organised by Hertford Rotary in partnership with Hertford Town Council.

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Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd June

spectacle of exceptional racing and high fashion makes Royal Ascot one of the greatest sporting and social events in the world. Watch the finest racehorses and experience the very best in Flat racing and pageantry and style from an enclosure that best suits you.

Queen Anne Enclosure With uncompromised views of the racecourse as well as an impressive choice of stylish bars and restaurants, the Queen Anne lawns and terraces are wonderful places at which to soak up the magic of the Royal Meeting. Enjoy an elegant lunch or afternoon tea, view racing’s most elite horses in the Parade Ring, be captivated by world-class racing, and take part in the much-loved singing around the Bandstand.

Tickets: £77 - £90 Ticket-inclusive Fine Dining packages from £298 +VAT per person

Village Enclosure The lively Village Lawns offer some of the best views in the house. Boutique restaurants, pop-up eateries and innovative bars are accompanied by an eclectic mix of music throughout the day. The celebration in The Village continues until 9pm, with live DJs and bands creating an atmosphere like no other. 2019 sees Pips & Henri, London’s most fashionable DJ duo of the moment, along with The Lallas, Madness, Thom Kirkpartick and BBC Radio 1’s Chris Stark among the acts.

Tickets: £69 – £71 Ticket-inclusive Fine Dining packages from £329 +VAT per person

Windsor Enclosure Bring your own picnic and delight at close-up views of the magnificent Royal Procession and exhilarating racing from the Windsor Enclosure lawns. If you’re looking for a relaxed yet vibrant party atmosphere, this unique and sociable enclosure - positioned at the very heart of the racing action - is undoubtedly the place to be.

Tickets: £37 – £56 Book at ascot.co.ukFine Dining 0844 346 3000.

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Todd in the Hole 2019 19-21 July 2019

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odd in the Hole 2019, a festival born out of a love for the Hertfordshire countryside, good food, country shows and rockin’ live music.

We’ve created the ultimate regional festival, bringing a broad section of the community together to share a showcase of entertainment and fun.

Spread over 3 days and with over 60 bands playing over the weekend, our line-up includes, Absolute Bowie, Definitely Could Be Oasis, 7 Wonders of Fleetwood Mac, Upbeat Beatles, Roadrunner, Great British Elvis Off, Bubounce, Toni Lee as Karen Carpenter, Mark Sullivan, The New Town Centres, Barnyard Junkies, Desert Penguins, Didi, plus loads more.

We’re not just about the music though, our award-winning street food vendors, Gin Bar, Pimms Bar, Craft Ales and VIP Bar will ensure you’re well fed and watered.

Our brand new Family Arena includes theatre shows, live music, side stalls, inflatables, facepainting and more guaranteed to keep the kids entertained all weekend.

For the daredevils among you we’re excited to announce that Dougie Lampkin MBE, 12 times FIM Motorcycle Trial World Champion is going

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to be joining us on the Sunday and demonstrating his skills on a specially created Todd Trials Track.

Alongside Dougie will be the amazing ‘Wall of Death’ motorcycle attraction plus a vintage and classic bike display celebrating the old Vincent factory which was based round the corner from our festival site.

That’s not all, this year we’re offering Camping and Glamping plus after parties in our woods where Ibiza legend, Dave Pearce will be headlining on Friday night followed by a 70’s & 80’s disco on the Saturday.

If you want quality time, good vibes, a little bit of magic, summer fun and to share new experiences with friends and family visit www.toddinthehole.co.uk to purchase your tickets. Corporate Hospitality packages also available on Friday 19th July for local businesses and companies, for more information please contact marketing@toddinthehole.co.uk.

“We’ve created the ultimate regional festival, bringing a broad section of the community together to share a showcase of entertainment and fun”

Photograph by Grant McGonagle

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St Albans’ Mayor honours Special Olympians

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t Albans’ Mayor Councillor Rosemary Farmer has honoured seven Special Olympics athletes who won a total of 12 medals at the World Games.

The magnificent seven, who all train in the St Albans District, took home nine golds as well as three silvers from the event at Abu Dhabi.

To celebrate their success, the Mayor attended a reception at the Assembly Rooms of the St Albans Museum + Gallery.

She met with the athletes along with three of their coaches and was briefed about their achievements.

Special Olympics is a charity that provides sports training to children and adults with a learning disability.

The St Albans branch has 150 members who train each week at venues around St Albans and Harpenden including Oaklands College.

The Special Olympics World Games, which is held every four years, attracted 7,500 athletes from 200 countries and was watched by 500,000 spectators.

Great Britain sent a team of 128 athletes – its biggest ever squad.

The seven from the St Albans District included Lucy Warne who won two equestrian golds in the dressage and equitation as well as a silver in the working trail.

Thomas Miller also won two equestrian golds, jumping and equitation, as well as a silver in the dressage.

Tom Ward won a football gold, Skye Westwood bagged a judo gold, and swimmer Philip Nicholls won a relay gold and a 25-metre breaststroke silver.

Damir Davies and Daniel Bernard each one gold as part of the GB basketball team that beat the USA

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in the final.

The three coaches were Liam Dwyer, football, Nikhil Shah, badminton and tennis, and Simon Jackson-Turner, basketball.

Councillor Farmer, Mayor of St Albans City and District, said; “This was one of the highlights of my year in office. It was an absolute privilege to meet these athletes who have done so well together with their dedicated coaches.

“I told them that the whole District can take great pride in their achievements and will be very impressed with the huge effort they put into their sports.

“For many of the athletes, it was the first time away from home without their families, so it was quite challenge for them as well as an unforgettable cultural and sporting experience.

“Special Olympics is an excellent charity and is doing outstanding work in the St Albans District. I would urge anyone interested in supporting them to do so by, for example, volunteering or making a donation.”

The Special Olympics World Games were held March 14 to 21, and the reception, organised by Special Olympics St Albans, was on Wednesday 10 April.

“Special Olympics is a charity that provides sports training to children and adults with a learning disability.

The St Albans branch has 150 members who train each week at venues around St Albans and Harpenden including Oaklands College”

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Say hello to Summer Term with The Galleria’s Student Spree event “With event exclusive extra discounts, on top of amazing outlet prices, on all your favourite brands”

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ntroducing a brand-new exclusive event…

The Galleria’s Student Spree will see even bigger student-only savings on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May. With event exclusive extra discounts, on top of amazing outlet prices, on all your favourite brands, including Nike, Beauty Outlet, O2, Sports Direct, Nando’s and Pizza Express, you won’t want to miss out*.

To make sure you don’t miss out on these exclusive discounts, be sure to bring along your valid student ID card and register online at www.thegalleria.co.uk/student-spree to access your ‘Student Spree Pass’. A full list of participating stores and discounts are listed on The Galleria’s website.

See you there! *Terms and conditions apply. Small print available online. www.thegalleria.co.uk

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Win a great day out at Woburn Safari Park H

Win one of three family tickets for Woburn Safari Park and experience a safari adventure in the parkland of Bedfordshire

ead off on an adventure by car to see endangered and exotic animals in the Road Safari, which is home to animals including tigers, lions, giraffe, rhino and

monkeys.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled along the way for the new flock of ostrich, a species which has recently returned to the Park this year.

Afterwards, continue your adventure in the Foot Safari, where you can find out more about sea lions, penguins, red pandas, meerkats and meet the adorable lamb and goat kids, among others,

“You can find out more about sea lions, penguins, red pandas, meerkats and meet the adorable lamb and goat kids” alongside enjoying a programme of keeper talks and demonstrations.

Don’t forget to factor in time to hop on board the Great Woburn Railway, which will take you to meet and feed the ten-strong, friendly alpaca herd at the newest animal attraction, Alpaca Outpost.

If you’re bringing along your own little monkeys, besides seeing the animals, there are plenty of fun activities in the Leisure Area that can be enjoyed as part of your ticket price. Blow off some steam in the brand new Jungle Jamboree outdoor adventure playground, complete with an array of obstacles, musical instruments and animal-themed climbing activities, or in the indoor soft play area, the Mammoth Play Ark. Once you’re ready to take things down a notch, peddle across Swan Lake on the new fleet of swan and dragon boats.

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To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket for one of these great events, just answer the question below: Which species has recently returned to Woburn Safari Park?

• Tigers • Lemurs • Ostrich Send your answer along with your name and postal address via email to abi@fishmediagroup.co.uk no later than 30th May. Please title your email “Life Magazines: Herts / Woburn Safari Park” Terms and conditions: Three winners will receive a family ticket (each valid for two adults and two children for one day admission, within a period of six months from the date of issue). The winner will be selected at random on the closing date and the editor’s decision is final. The prize is nontransferable and there is no cash alternative. If you are under 16 please ask an adult to supervise your entry. Please note: Woburn Safari Park is only accessible by car.

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THE SHIRE LONDON Experience the only golf course in the UK designed by Seve Ballesteros

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elcoming all levels of golfers, The Shire London, is one of London’s finest golfing experiences.

2019 is set to be a landmark year for the club, and an exciting one, having made further investment in to its Seve Ballesteros signature design golf course, making groundbreaking changes.

Owned by The Bridgedown Group, The Shire London, situated in Barnet, has utilised the invaluable knowledge of the world-renowned golf course architects, Dye Designs, in order to make improvements. With this guidance, the club has undertaken the task of inter-seeding its greens with the finest ‘Bentgrass’ known to the game, and Pure Distinction to all 18 greens, used on some of the world’s most famous and respected golf courses.

This has resulted in an even more rewarding challenge for golfers at the start of the new season.

Now a feature of the 18-hole Masters and nine-hole Academy courses at The Shire London, this uniquely bright green grass is dense, and grows upright and aggressively. It also has exceptionally strong resistance to disease, extreme temperature changes and general wear, making it easy to maintain, as well as providing a truer roll than species more typically used in the UK. This initiative makes The Shire London one of the very first golf courses in the UK to introduce Pure Distinction bentgrass and places it within an exclusive class globally.

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“We are hugely excited at the start of this golf season about introducing our golf course improvements to our members and guests at The Shire London,” commented Ceri Menai-Davis, Director of The Bridgedown Group.

“The golf course remains true to Seve’s design, but, with the assistance of the Dye family, we are able to ensure our quality of conditioning shines through all year round.”

Further to this, Dye Designs has also designed a new short game and putting area at The Shire London, offering its members and guests first-class practice facilities, whilst helping green staff with green keeping practices to ensure only the best techniques are used on the course.

This programme of enhancements is the latest example of Bridgedown’s growing relationship with the globally-renowned golf course architecture specialists, who are also the primary consultants on two highly-anticipated venues being developed in the capital, West London Links and The Dye London.

Are you ready to take on Seve’s challenge?

Experience these first-class improvements at The Shire London for yourself. Whether you fancy hosting any type of golf day or simply booking a round, the club look forward to welcoming you and your fellow golfers.

THE DETAILS To book a tee time or enquire about bespoke golf day packages, visit www.theshirelondon.com or call the team on 020 8441 7649.

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A STYLISH SPRING RETREAT IN THE GROUNDS OF HATFIELD HOUSE

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njoy a spring break at Lawn House, the stylish Guest House set within the historic grounds of Hatfield House, home to the Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury. Originally built around 1785, the property has been sympathetically restored and is bursting with character and charm.

Set within its own garden Lawn House comprises of 15 unique bedrooms all traditionally decorated and all with ensuite facilities. Guests can get away from it all and enjoy a peaceful nights rest from £88 per night which also includes access to Hatfield Park for a stunning winter walk.

THE DESIGN: Mandeville Interiors, were appointed to manage the interior design of Lawn House. They took inspiration from John Tradescant the Elder who was an English naturalist, gardener, collector and traveller. He began his career as head gardener to Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury at Hatfield House. In 1611, at Robert Cecil’s behest, John Tradescant the elder travelled through the Low Countries & Flanders to Paris, buying trees, flowering shrubs, vines, & bulbs for the new gardens at Hatfield. This inspiration was bought to 3 0 M AY 2 0 1 9

life with the interior of each room carefully crafted.

“Lawn House is a beautiful building with so many traditional features that bring the rooms to life. We enjoyed the challenge of working with the Estate’s existing furniture and upholstery, whilst sourcing new pieces that would sit alongside, seamlessly. The bathrooms are clean and modern but have traditional Victorian tiling and detailing in every one. We worked closely with Lady Salisbury to create interiors that are an eclectic mix of both modern and traditional.” Nicola McEwan (Director at Mandeville Interiors) Lady Salisbury was closely involved in the project to ensure Lawn House compliments Hatfield House itself. The bedrooms are designed with a mix of contemporary and classic pieces of furniture, with rooms featuring individual objects gleaned from the attics of Hatfield House.

‘A family house for a number of years, Lawn House was empty, unloved, and dilapidated. As there was a great need for accommodation to run alongside the many events that take place in the Park, we decided to bring it back to life, and this is the result.’ – Lady Salisbury. www.lawn-house.com. www.mandevilleinteriors.co.uk

“The bedrooms are designed with a mix of contemporary and classic pieces of furniture, with rooms featuring individual objects gleaned from the attics of Hatfield House”

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Ware bathroom Centre Returns W After a serious fire on 31st August 2017 we are finally back

are Bathroom Centre has been established in Ware since 1982 and has built up a reputation of being one of the finest suppliers of bathrooms in the area. Sadly the premises next door caught fire and it spread to our showroom causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and the business was closed for 16 months while major renovations took place. We have fantastic staff and we were able to keep them all employed and based at our trade centre and warehouse nearby while repairs took place.

We embarked on this project with one thought in mind, and that was to rebuild the showroom back to its former glory. What we have achieved is in fact better than we could have ever hoped for.

We contacted all of the Major Bathroom brands in Britain and Europe and secured deals and displays, these are now complete, and the showroom is open and trading. We now have over 100 displays of bathrooms and showers, along with accessories cabinets, tiles and much, much, more.

We are a very professional company and have the facility to plan your bathroom, produce 3 d drawings, and advise you on all aspects of the project. We have very experienced plumbing teams that we recommend ,who will be able to complete your bathroom to the very highest standard from start to finish including building, tiling ,electrics and decorating.

Why not pay us a visit; we have so much to offer at Ware Bathroom Centre, 100 brand new displays of the latest designs and finishes, the biggest names and the best service with very competitive pricing.

We are located next to the beautiful River Lea, come and see us, we will make you a coffee that you can enjoy on the river Bank while you browse through our great selection of brochures ,we even have our own large car park to make you visit more enjoyable and convenient.

Make a note in your diary about our official opening 8th June at 10am. We have a very well known TV celebrity doing the official opening ceremony so why not come along for Champagne and canapĂŠs and celebrate with us this wonderful achievement after such a devastating event.

We believe we have now the very best Bathroom Showroom in the South East and we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. www.warebathrooms.co.uk

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Belvedere Ristorante Italiano

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Whitney Houston Tribute-Friday 7th June

Dinner Show

Whitney Houston Tribute Act plus dance set performed

by Millie Brown who is an international vocal entertainer.

Join us on Friday 7th June 2019 to witness another fabulous live show. Soul, R&B, Motown and pop.

BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Lunch Tuesday to Friday & Sunday Dinner Monday to Saturday

COME TRY THE DELIGHTS OUR NEW A LA CARTE MENU HAS TO OFFER 54 Lemsford Road, St. Albans, AL1 3PR Tel 01727 841444 / 859313 Email: info@ardmorehousehotel.co.uk Website www.ardmorehousehotel.co.uk

Millie Brown

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Heritage Live Concert Series at Kenwood 2019 14th – 16th June

Giles Cooper Entertainment has announced that Kenwood House, overlooking Hampstead Heath, will host a stellar line-up of live music concerts this Summer within the splendour of its breath-taking gardens.

The Heritage Live Concert Series will bring the best in live music to the most beautiful of outdoor settings at one of the capital’s most significant historic properties.

THE PIANO GUYS Friday 14th June 2019 With special guest supports from Collabro and Kingdom Choir Voices Hailing from the US, the musical group have rapidly become a global sensation amassing billions of views and over 6.3 million subscribers on YouTube with their strikingly original music videos, mashing up pop and classical music.

The Piano Guys - Steven Sharp Nelson (cello), Jon Schmidt (piano), Al van der Beek (producer) and Paul Anderson (videographer) have made over 70 music videos since forming in 2011, filmed at some of the most magnificent locations in the world including The Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza and Iguazu Falls. They continue to work towards their goal of filming a video at every Wonder of The World.

Concert goers at Kenwood House will enjoy their energetic and infectious live shows with a diverse repertoire to the backdrop of their incredible music videos on the big screen. The band have sold millions of albums, topped charts and achieved a staggering 3 billion audio and video streams worldwide.

MADNESS 40th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATES WITH A LIVE ORCHESTRA

Saturday 15th June 2019 Special guest supports from Cliff Difford with Boo Hewerdine 2019 will mark forty years since a ragtag bunch of self-proclaimed ‘hoolies and urchins’ first emerged from the back streets of Camden Town - fusing reggae, punk and pop on their classic album ‘One Step Beyond’. A real homecoming for the local 3 6 M AY 2 0 1 9

North London boys, Madness will treat the crowd to a truly one-off, career-spanning set which will see the Nutty Boys joined live by a full orchestra – plus a few other surprises! One of the most successful pop groups ever, they continue to defy expectations, trends and the aging process.

JOSÉ CARRERAS FAREWELL LONDON CONCERT Sunday 16th June 2019 Featuring Chrissy Johnston With the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. With special guest support from Sheku Kanneh-Mason José Carreras is one of the most accomplished tenors in history, having sung over 60 roles from operas by Verdi and Puccini and created memorable productions including the famed Franco Zeffirelli production of La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera.

With a discography that includes over 160 recordings across classical and popular music, it earnt him several Gold and Platinum discs with over 80 million records sold.

Carreras has also performed in several operatic movies, winning Grammys, BRITs, and Olivier Awards. He is also revered for his role as one of the legendary Three Tenors, alongside Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, creating an immense impact on the world of Opera and wider popular culture, with the trio performing to over 2 billion people worldwide.

For more details visit www.heritagelive.net To purchase tickets for all concerts visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk. VIP Packages available. Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, NW3 7JR.

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ZIP NOW LONDON RETURNS! from June 12th 2019

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drenaline junkies rejoice! After another incredibly successful run last year, London’s city centre zip wire is bringing adventure back to the capital. Zip Now London remains the world’s longest and fastest city centre zip line, with added new thrills.

Thrill-seekers will soar through the sky on a 225-metre zip wire taking in unique views of London’s skyline including the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Located in Archbishop’s Park, South Bank, Zip Now London

has hosted 75,000 customers to date, and for 2019 it is back even bigger and better!

This year the event will feature four lines for the first time, meaning you can experience the thrill of flying along with three of your friends together!

As if flying through London’s skyline wasn’t enough, Zip Now London offers an exhilarating free-fall experience. The ‘Mega Drop’ gives riders a heart-in-the-mouth freefall before being lowered safely down to earth. The entire Zip Now experience lasts 40 minutes which includes a thorough safety briefing.

Zip Now welcomes riders from eight years old.

Riders must be more than 1.2m (3ft 11in) tall, less than 2.1m (6ft 11in) tall to fit into the harness and weigh no more than 120 kg.

London’s hottest (and fastest) ticket can be purchased via www.zip-now.co

THE DETAILS Booking early is highly recommended Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11.30 to 19.30 Saturday 9.00 to 19.30 Sunday 9.00 to 17.00 Archbishop’s Park, Lambeth, London, SE1 7LF. Nearest tube stations are Lambeth North and Waterloo.

Zip Now London is owned and operated by The City Zip Company Limited.

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The art of persuasion: Wartime posters by Abram Games Until 24 November, National Army Museum, Chelsea

“Games’s work offers a fascinating picture of a nation at war”

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his major exhibition explores the life and legacy of the iconic designer Abram Games, focusing on his time as ‘Official War Poster Artist’ during the Second World War. Always direct, and occasionally controversial, Games’s wartime posters have left a legacy that continues to influence the art of persuasion employed by visual designers today.

During his employment as a poster artist for the Public Relations Department at the War Office from 1941 until 1945, Abram Games designed over 100 posters as tools to recruit, educate and influence soldiers and civilians alike. ‘The art of persuasion’ presents these posters and explores how Games was inspired by his Jewish heritage, his experiences as a soldier, and the turbulent politics of the time.

In helping to transform new conscripts into trained soldiers, encouraging support for the war effort and presenting an idealistic vision of postwar Britain, Games’s work offers a fascinating picture of a nation at war.

This exhibition examines the techniques Games used to communicate his messages effectively. Guided by his mantra ‘maximum meaning, minimum means’, Games was the master of reductive design. From stark imagery

and visual puns to innovative use of the airbrush, his unique artistic approach changed the face of British graphic design. This year, and in conjunction with the exhibition opening at the National Army Museum, English Heritage will commemorate Games with a blue plaque.

The exhibition will include posters from the Museum’s collection alongside loans from the Estate of Abram Games. See Games’s airbrush, his school report and the sealed pattern of his cap badge design for the Royal Armoured Corps. Visitors can also listen to interviews discussing the legacy of the artist and test their artistic skill by designing their own poster.

A public programme will run throughout the exhibition with study evenings, tours, creative workshops, an academic conference and a Blitzthemed evening of jive.

The art of persuasion: Wartime posters by Abram Games runs until 24 November 2019 at the National Army Museum, Chelsea. Closest tube Sloane Square. Adults £6, Concessions £5, Students £4, Groups £4, Under 16s and Serving Army personnel free

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The Real Victoria Kensington Palace, from 24 May 2019

2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace. To recognise this important anniversary, Kensington Palace are opening a major exhibition, which examines her later life and legacy. Titled Victoria: Woman and Crown.

In this exhibition see a different side to Queen Victoria in her later life and gain a fascinating insight into the woman behind the crown. Alongside this, the rooms Victoria grew up in are being reinterpreted to give visitors a sense of what they might have looked like during her childhood at the palace. Visit this family-friendly exploration of an royal childhood to reveal the extraordinary story of the girl destined to be queen.

Explore Victoria’s escape from family feuding into a fantasy world of story writing, doll making and drawing inspired by her love of opera and ballet, as she transformed into the independent and iconic monarch we remember today. Both offers will open to visitors on the exact date of the 200th anniversary of Victoria’s birth; 24 May 2019. www.hrp.org.uk/ kensington-palace

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Shakespeare’s Globe announces

Summer Season Until 11 October 2019

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elebrating and interrogating their ‘sceptred isle’ through Shakespeare’s history plays, a year-long journey begins with Richard II, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, continuing into the Globe Theatre this summer with Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. The cast will comprise the new resident Globe Ensemble, echoing the approach that Shakespeare’s company would have taken over 400 years ago.

The season also includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream (opens 28 June) The Merry Wives of Windsor (opens 17 May) Ben Jonson’s Bartholomew Fair (opens 23 August) and the return of 2018’s As You Like It (opens 17 August) Robin Hood tales will form the core of the Read Not Dead series this year, and festivals throughout the summer include Women & Power and Poland is Hamlet.

The Shakespeare’s Globe Touring Ensemble will once again present a trio of plays for the audience to choose from: The Comedy of Errors, Pericles, and Twelfth Night. (opens 4 May) .Continuing last summer’s experiment, which revived the Shakespearean tradition of allowing audiences to vote for the play they’d like to see, this year audiences will cast their votes for The Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night or Pericles, all stories of lost families, new homes, and what it means to belong.

The tour will return to the Globe stage for Refugee Week (17 - 23 June) as part of a wider programme of events in which refugee artists, performers and audiences will all share their stories.

In May, Women & Power will comprise performances, panel events and workshops to highlight the work and voices of women of all backgrounds. In light of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp, the festival will ask some of the most important questions of the moment, exploring how theatre, music, art and poetry can have a part to play in social change.

Shakespeare and Poland, a two-week festival commencing 26 June, will celebrate Poland’s affinity and fascination with Shakespeare’s works.

The festival will combine theatre, film, illustration

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“The Shakespeare’s Globe Touring Ensemble will once again present a trio of plays for the audience to choose from”

and song, and will feature the remarkable Song of the Goat Theatre Company, with a rare opportunity to see their Songs of Lear. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Polish playwright, director and painter Stanislaw Wyspiański, whose one-woman play Death of Ophelia will premiere in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, and whose seminal work Hamlet Study will be published in English for the first time.

In celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday, Mark Rylance will bring together a company of 22 actors in Westminster Abbey to roam amongst the audience performing fleeting extracts of drama, poetry and song. Shakespeare Walks: Sweet Love Remember’d (20 and 21 April) Directed by Darren Raymond, Artistic Director of Intermission Theatre, the walks will include scenes and speeches woven over two hours through London, starting from either Westminster Abbey or the parish of Shoreditch, where the original Theatre was built in 1576.

For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit www.shakespearesglobe.com or by calling 020 7401 9919. 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT As You Like It

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RAF MUSEUM LAUNCHES

DAMBUSTERS: VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

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he Royal Air Force Museum invites you to take a seat on board a Lancaster during the legendary Dambusters raid of 1943, using Virtual Reality technology.

The Dams Raid was the greatest feat of arms performed by the Royal Air Force and one of the key stories of the Second World War. Its success captured the public imagination at the time and over the next 70 years inspired a multitude of books, films and documentaries.

Dambusters: Immersive Histories at the RAF Museum London, is the newest part of the Dambusters offer that also includes a replica of the ‘bouncing bomb’, Barnes Wallis’ office and the original moulds of the first test bombs.

The Virtual Reality Experience (VRE) puts the user inside a moment in history. For the first time ever, visitors to the Museum can step inside the story of the iconic operation through an authentic, interactive recreation of the Dambusters’ first mission on 16 May 1943 attacking the Möhne Dam. 360° first person views, spatialised audio and haptic feedback vests reinforce the experience of being aboard a No. 617 Squadron Lancaster bomber during Operation CHASTISE. Participants suit up in a vest and step inside

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an accurate physical set of a Lancaster. They are completely immersed and able to reach out to feel the window, fuselage and desk’ of the Lancaster bomber. As the aircraft continues it’s mission, users will also feel the ‘roar of the Lancaster’s Merlin engines’, through their haptic vests.

The Dambusters Immersive Experience has been created by All Seeing Eye with input from No. 617 Squadron official historian, Robert Owen.

Barry Smith Director of Visitor and Commercial Development “At the RAF Museum we are very interested in new ways of interpreting and sharing the stories of the Royal Air Force. The opportunity to actually invite our visitors to be part of the Dambusters story is one that we are very excited about. I can honestly say that our visitors are in for a treat!”

THE DETAILS Tickets are £10 www.rafmuseum.org.uk #BeADambuster #ImmersiveHistoriesDambusters Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL Tel: 020 8358 6410

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THE BOODLES 25 – 29 June 2019

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elebrating its 18th anniversary this year and often described as, “One of the highlights of the summer social Season,” The Boodles, has, in recent years made a habit of attracting some of the biggest names in tennis, while offering guests the unique chance of an opportunity to get up close and personal with the players. It is hosted within Stoke Park’s stunning 300-acre estate in the Buckinghamshire countryside, perhaps the most picture-perfect setting in the English tennis scene. It also has an intimate purpose built stadium of only 2,000 with no seat further than ten metres from the grass court, The Boodles allows you to be breathtakingly close to the action!

The Boodles is truly a unique event. A fun English garden party atmosphere, with worldclass tennis being played in intimate and beautiful surroundings. Whether a hospitality guest, or a stadium pass ticket holder, The Boodles is a wonderful experience!

With an exclusive list of official sponsors and the established status of our title sponsor, Boodles, guests will experience the luxury and service that has become so synonymous with these

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brands of excellence.

2018 saw players compete such as the current world ATP Tour Finals Champion and world no.4 Alexander Zverev, World no. 5 Juan Martin Del Potro, World no.6 and Wimbledon finalist, Kevin Anderson, Australian Open Semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, Grigor Dimitrov, Fabio Fognini, Nick Kyrgios and making her Boodles debut, former WTA World No.1, Victoria Azarenka!

The Boodles 2019 will take place from the 25th June – 29th June (the week after Royal Ascot).

For more ticket and hospitality information please visit www.theboodles.com

“Whether a hospitality guest, or a stadium pass ticket holder, The Boodles is a wonderful experience!”

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A proven record of academic success

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t Margaret’s School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4 to 18. Founded in 1749, we are the oldest independent girls’ school in Hertfordshire and among one of the oldest in the UK. As well as day places for all ages, we offer a range of flexible boarding options for both UK and international pupils from the age of 11.

We are a school with a proven record of academic success in public examinations and our pupils move on to competitive courses at leading universities and institutions both here in the UK and around the world. In 2018, 62% of all GCSE grades were 9 - 7 (A*- A) and 70% of all A-Level results achieved A*- B grades.

Our outward looking ethos aims to encourage a genuine enthusiasm for learning and an ability to independently explore subjects beyond the classroom. Our curriculum addresses a rapidly changing world filled with complex challenges as well as exciting new possibilities.

The pastoral care at St Margaret’s is the central pillar upon which the success of the school is based and we are proud of the quality of care and opportunity given to every one of our pupils no matter what stage of their education. We offer a rich programme of extra-curricular activities and girls are encouraged to find their talent whatever that may be.

There is no typical St Margaret’s girl; all are valued individually by our qualified and committed staff. The quality of care at St Margaret’s School enables girls to grow in an atmosphere of tolerance

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and understanding and leave equipped with the confidence, aptitude and skills they need for life and for work.

Our beautiful 60 acre site boasts a combination of superbly resourced historic and modern buildings and we are easily accessible from both London, the Home Counties and all the major London airports. If you have not yet visited us, please do and we will show you the love of learning, culture of achievement and relish of challenge that is the essence of St Margaret’s.

Find out more, visit www.stmargaretsbushey.co.uk

“We offer a rich programme of extracurricular activities and girls are encouraged to find their talent whatever that may be”

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Ladies’ Day

add a touch of elegance ‘Fashions fade, style is eternal’ – Yves Saint Laurent Ladies’ Day is racing’s special day for the Ladies, a highlight of the summer social calendar. Every racecourse is transformed into a sea of colour, with bright outfits topped off by the most flamboyant of hats

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housands of women across the UK prepare weeks in advance, selecting their dresses, eye-catching hats and fascinators, and flock to the races with the action on the track of secondary importance to their stylish outfits. Ladies’ Day is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up, enjoy yourselves, mingle with celebrities, and hopefully get some winners if you are able to prise yourself away from the champagne bar.

Ladies’ Day is a real fashion show, with everyone trying to outshine the other girls to be the most glamorous. When dressing to impress, Ladies’ Day is one of the most difficult days of the year. It is Spring, but the weather is utterly unpredictable; but it certainly won’t rain on the fashion parade! Heels have to be worn, tottering around on the grass; and there is the small matter of choosing the perfect frock to wow the judges in the Ladies’ Day

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competitions.

As befits tradition, statement hats are the order of the day, with many race-goers keeping their most magnificent outfits for the occasion. Generally headpieces, hats or fascinators must be worn in the grandstand area - with hats mandatory in the royal enclosure. From the most glamorous designer millinery, to the ridiculous and oversized novelty, or indeed eccentric hats, Ladies’ Day has it all.

The other important element, the people; your guests, be it business prospects, family or friends, you will have all the ingredients you need. Dress up and join the regal tradition and pageantry, join in the revelry, and enjoy a magnificent, and indeed memorable day of prestigious racing - and fashion.

Here is the diary of forthcoming Ladies’ Days ...we always need a bit of time to prepare!

Newbury, Berkshire Saturday 18th May The Derby, Epsom, Surrey Friday 31st May Royal Ascot, Berkshire Thursday 2oth June Sandown Park, Esher Surrey Friday 5th July Newmarket, Suffolk Thursday 11th July Qatar Goodwood Festival, West Sussex Thursday 1st August Brighton Racecourse Frosts Ladies Day Thursday 8th August

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The Waterfront Enclosure during Henley Royal Regatta Wednesday 3rd - Saturday 6th July

Like Nowhere Else LONG-TABLE BANQUET MENU Beginning Smoked Garlic Houmous (v) Lime and Green Chilli Yoghurt (v) Smoked Taramasalata Buttermilk Lavash (v) Harissa Marinated Baby Aubergines (v) Honey and Ras el Hanout Carrots, Pomegranate and Almonds (v) Roasted Butter Beans, Dukkah (v)

Middle Spiced Slow Cooked Rib of Beef Citrus and Herb Spatchcock Poussins Jersey Royals (v) Baby Beetroots, Lemon and Horseradish (v)

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aking place over four days, Henley Royal Regatta epitomises and encompasses everything that is great about rowing and our British summertime. However, a day out at Henley Royal Regatta is about so much more as well.

An event that grows from strength to strength each year, hospitality for The Waterfront Enclosure is on sale now. Discover a relaxing location and stylish riverside spot to entertain your guests, positioned overlooking the iconic starting line.

Offering a premium but casual base for your visit to the Regatta, relaxation and attention to detail are the order of the day along with stunning dishes to savour whilst watching the best boat racing in the world.

Our creative four course menu is beautifully presented and inspired by the best of local seasonal flavours to fit perfectly with the summer setting.

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Tender Stem Broccoli, Anchovy Dressing

Finish Chocolate, Orange and Cardamom Tart (v) Kalamansi Citrus Meringue Tart (v) Strawberry and Basil Custard Tart

Great British Cheese Board

With thoughtful wine pairing and impeccable service, this is casual dining at its very best and a winning way to entertain friends, colleagues and clients.

The enclosure boasts a well-stocked contemporary pop up bar supported by The Chase Distillery for easy access all day to the best of British drinks.

Escape the crowds in our luxury riverside garden for a game of croquet or outdoor jenga and don’t miss our resident florist’s ever popular flower crown workshops.

Lovers of jazz can look forward to the return of Go with the Flo for smooth sounds throughout the day, perfect to accompany one of life’s simple pleasures – an afternoon tea in the sunshine.

Tickets are selling fast so see booking information and take advantage of an exclusive reader discount of 10% off. Please quote READER OFFER: SAVE WELCOME10 when booking.

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‘Our guests had a wonderful time. The staff were great and the hostess was excellent, making everyone feel welcome.

Overall it was a brilliant day.

Thank you very much for your efforts, we are already looking forward to next year!’

– Conveyancing Data Services

Package Details: Wednesday 3rd July £249 + vat Thursday 4th July £289 + vat Friday 5th July £299 + vat Saturday 6th July £249 + vat

All packages include: • Unique Canapés • Arrival Champagne & Breakfast Cocktails • Pop-up Bar • Four Couse Long-Table Banquet • Afternoon Tea with a Modern Twist • Impressive Contemporary Structure • Large Garden area for premium viewing of the Rowing • Relaxed Rattan Lounging Area • Exciting Kitchen Theatre • Live Commentary • TV Screen for Wimbledon • Regatta Programme • Free Parking Please contact the designated hospitality team on 01635 200 200 or email hello@thewildfork.co.uk for more details.

The Wild Fork: The Wild Fork is an Event Bar and Kitchen based in rural West Berkshire.

We specialise in creative, contemporary food and providing a bespoke service for all occasions in locations across the United Kingdom, from treasured Grade 1 listed buildings to historic castles, garden marquee weddings, boardrooms, shoot lodges and pop-up restaurants.

The Wild Fork: unique events delivered with fun and friendly professionalism.

Instagram @thewildfork01. www.thewildfork.co.uk

‘We loved it. Food was great, wasn’t too crowded but most importantly the staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and they were incredibly polite. I thought they were very well dressed unique and even your bouncer was probably the coolest guy there.

The music was also good, but it’s the staff that have client interaction and they were great, so well done.’

–Allenby Capital

The Waterfront Enclosure is undoubtedly the best enclosure on the river. Where else could you get a front row seat to the race’s start while being served the most delicious seasonal menu, gorgeous wines and cocktails.

The ambience is chilled, the vibe is cool, the music sets you up for the day. The team make you feel relaxed from the moment you arrive. There really is no reason you would leave this fabulous enclosure and to top it off, a game of croquet is always a giggle.

Whether you are entertaining clients gathering friends together, we cannot recommend The Waterfront Enclosure highly enough!

–Queenie & Belles Events

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TOASTS THE 2019 SEASON WITH A BEST OF BRITISH CELEBRATION

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he Ritz London has been at the heart of the British social calendar since the hotel first opened its doors in 1906. Continuing to play host to Royalty, aristocracy and stars of the stage and screen throughout its distinguished history, The Ritz has deservedly taken its rightful place amongst the great hotels of the world.

To cement its position at the heart of London society, guests of The Ritz will be able to enjoy a number of new and bespoke quintessentially British experiences, with which the hotel is intrinsically linked.

The Ritz London’s seasonal calendar begins on Monday 20th May when guests will enjoy a fabulous two-night stay at The Ritz and experience the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The package includes: • Two-night minimum stay at The Ritz London with arrival on Monday 20th May 2019.

• On the evening of arrival, a private three-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef, John Williams

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“Guests of The Ritz will be able to enjoy a number of quintessentially British experiences” MBE and his brigade, in one of the Ritz Hotel’s private dining rooms in the adjoining 18th century William Kent House.

• English breakfast each morning in the Michelinstarred Ritz Restaurant.

• Private chauffeur service to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the morning of Tuesday 21st May 2019.

• One-hour private tour of the iconic show with an expert horticulturist • Champagne reception followed by a fourcourse lunch, afternoon tea, a complimentary bar (including Champagne, wines, beer and soft drinks) and musical entertainment in The Jardin Blanc by Raymond Blanc.

Priced from £4,550 for an Executive King room, inclusive of Value added Tax. This rate is based on two people sharing for arrival on Monday 20th May 2019 and departure on 22nd May 2019.

THE DETAILS Reservations must be pre-paid at the time of booking and are nonrefundable.

The Ritz London are also offering a luxury accommodation package for Royal Ascot.

For further information or to make a reservation, please telephone the Reservations Team on 020 7300 2222 or email reservations@ theritzlondon.com or online at www.theritzlondon.com

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POLO IN THE PARK 7th 8th & 9th June 2019, Hurlingham Park, Fulham The Ultimate Three-day Summer Celebration!

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hestertons Polo in the Park is one of the largest and most popular polo tournaments in Europe, combining world-class sport in the perfect setting of sunny champagne gardens with fantastic food and music.

Returning to the iconic Hurlingham Park, Fulham, to celebrate its 10th birthday, Chestertons Polo in the Park will kick-off the change in seasons with the ultimate summer celebration.

The three-day sporting spectacle has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated and sought after events in South West London. Perfect for polo fanatics and social enthusiasts in equal measure, the rules have been uniquely simplified so that newcomers are able to follow the fast and furious polo without needing any prior knowledge of the game.

Over the course of three days, teams representing six cities from around the world will be taking part in the hotly contested tournament.

“The three-day sporting spectacle has firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated and sought after events in South West London”

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International Day presented by CITY AM, Friday 7 June, is set to be an action-packed opening day featuring the Frasers England Polo Team as they take to the hallowed turf against ICM.com Team Australia in a thrilling international match to kick-start the tournament.

Ladies Day presented by Lancaster, Saturday 8 June, provides the perfect excuse to dress up and enjoy a day out with your closest friends, watching quality sporting action while sipping champagne in the sun.

Family and Finals Day, Sunday 9 June, rounds off the weekend with a world-class finale match to crown the tournament champions. A day for all the family where parents can watch on from London’s best cocktail bars or the Champagne Lanson garden, while the children are entertained at the Little Hooves Kids Club and stampede onto the Sharky & George Pitch Invasion.

For more information and to book tickets www.polointheparklondon.com

THINGS TO DO AT CHESTERTONS POLO IN THE PARK 1. SEE: Some of the best sporting action you’ll see all year, fast-paced and skilled horsemen galloping across the pitch in three fiercely competitive matches each day.

Highlights include an epic grudge match between England and Australia on Friday.

2.SIP: Quench a thirst and kickback at any of the lovely lawn bars.

We recommend you start with Champagne Lanson to celebrate Chesterton’s Polo in the Park’s 10 Year Anniversary and raise a glass of bubbles, followed by a unique Slingsby Gooseberry Gin with a Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic and finish off with a Patron Tequila perfectly mixed for sipping.

3. SAVOUR: Spend the day grazing your way through some savoury bites, from burgers to lobster rolls, chicken to fish and chips there is something for everyone. You certainly won’t go hungry when strolling through the aptly named Grazing Paddock.

4 SHOP: Shop till you drop, or just for a few minutes between matches in the Luxury Shopping Village.

From shoes to jewellery, clothes to accessories you’ll find everything you need for a new summer wardrobe.

5. SHARE: Chestertons Polo in the Park is an event made for sharing, with friends, colleagues or family, and of course the wider world of social media. Snap some sunny selfies and share on your story to join our virtual polo family @polointhepark on Instagram.

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ALDENHAM’S FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROVING POPULAR WITH BUYERS

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ldenham’s most prestigious development by award-winning developers Heronslea Group, is proving to be a huge hit with house hunters.

Now in its final phase, The Ridings has appealed to a range of buyers drawn to its prime location and the high specification of the homes available.

Featuring a collection of luxurious family houses, the development is situated in the heart of the pretty, secluded hamlet, Patchetts Green close Radlett and Bushey town centres. Offering idyllic country living, its perfect for those seeking village life, set in ten acres surrounded by countryside and woodland, yet close to local amenities, transport links and within school catchment areas. Jason Rishover, CEO of Heronslea Groups comments: “We have been delighted with the response here at The Ridings. With only a few homes remaining

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we are urging those interested to get in touch now if they want to secure a home at this in-demand development.”

Providing modern family living at its best, buyers can choose from a range of different house types and sizes. Beautifully designed, each home has its own charm and character, benefiting from the highest specification that has become synonymous with the award winning Heronslea brand.

Benefiting from its own village green with children’s play area, the development is opposite the quaint village pub ‘The 3 Compasses’ while Aldenham Golf Club and Aldenham Country Park are close by. Radlett and Bushey town centres are just two miles away, both with train stations providing services to London and Watford, and high streets filled with restaurants, cafes and shops.

As well as excellent rail connections, The Ridings is also close to both the M1 and M25.

Prices start from £914,950 for a four-bedroom home. For further information visit www.heronslea.net.

“Beautifully designed, each home has its own charm and character, benefiting from the highest specification that has become synonymous with the award winning Heronslea brand”

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THE ARTS & ANTIQUES FAIR Olympia, 19-28 June 2019

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he Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is the UK’s largest and most established art and antiques fair, firmly established as a prestigious highlight of London’s summer calendar. Celebrating its 47th year in 2019, the event is recognised as one of the most prestigious and established fairs in the UK, and an annual destination for over 30,000 discerning and sophisticated visitors.

160 of the world’s finest specialist dealers are showcased here, presenting a wider choice of high quality, vetted art and antiques than any other fair in the capital. Featuring an eclectic mix of pieces drawn from antiquity to the present day, and with prices ranging from £100 to £1 million, Olympia is renowned as an unmissable event for private collectors, art industry professionals, dealers, property owners and interior decorators.

Amongst the 55,000 pieces for sale will be: art, furniture, silver, mirrors, sculpture, ceramics, Art Deco, mid-century modern, jewellery, textiles, glass and photography. Each object will be individually vetted by independent experts. There will also be a stimulating events programme offering a unique and luxurious cultural experience.

The Olympia fair attracts savvy Londoners, collectors and home owners, from the UK and much further afield, looking for inspiration and exceptional works of art. Interior Designers and bloggers are drawn to the decorative and quirky pieces for sale which help to create stylish and very individual spaces. Many of the exhibitors can only been seen at the Olympia fair.

Mary Claire Boyd, Fair Director, The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, comments: “The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is London’s original, quintessential art and antiques fair. Over four

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THE DETAILS Thursday to Sunday tickets are priced from £16 in advance and £20 on the door *.

The fair opens at 11am daily.

Closing times vary.

There is a preview on Wednesday 19th June with drinks from 6.30pm – 9pm. Tickets to the preview are £40 For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.olympia-art-antiques.com *A transaction fee of £2.20 applies Social Media www.twitter.com/ OlympiaAntiques www.facebook.com/ olympiaartandantiques www.instagram.com/ olympiaartandantiques uk.pinterest.com/ OlympiaAntiques The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia 2019 is co-located with the House and Garden Festival which will run from 19 - 23 June.

Clockwise from top left: Peter Spens ‘Winter Oak, Hampstead Heath’ 2018. Oil on board 81 x 122.5 cm £16,400; Hommage a Terpsichore by Salvador Dali. Exhibitor - Hickmet Fine Art; An impressive pair of early 19th century Regency period, Circa 1825. Price in the region of £ 20,000.Patrick Sandberg Antiques; Peter Spens ‘Skate Somerset House’ 2018. Oil on board 35.5 x 34 cm £2,900

decades since the event was founded, we continue to offer a wider choice of high quality, vetted art, antiques, decorative objects, furniture and collectibles than any other event in the capital. This year we are expecting over 20,000 visitors. “ Take a break to enjoy a refreshing glass, or two, of Champagne in the stylish Louis Roederer Champagne Bar located on the ground floor – whether you want to relax and unwind, or reenergize this elegant bar area is the perfect place to enjoy some decadent nibbles and a glass of Champagne.

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INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW

MORGAN PLUS SIX Coming to London Morgan Showrooms for the Summer of 2019

2019 marks 110 years of the Morgan Motor Company. Morgan is proudly British and continues to celebrate the art of traditional coachbuilding at their home in Malvern Link, UK. In its landmark year in business, the Morgan Motor Company has announced the introduction of the next generation of Morgan sports car, debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show back in March.

The all-new Morgan Plus Six is, without exception, the most dynamically capable Morgan ever produced. Further extending Morgan’s unique blend of craftsmanship and technology, the Plus Six celebrates Morgan’s timeless design, underpinning it with the newly introduced CXGeneration aluminium bonded platform and the latest BMW powertrain. The car is due to land in the London Morgan showroom, situated in South Kensington in July 2019 and will be the focal point for Morgan fans in the capital city to catch a 6 8 M AY 2 0 1 9

glimpse of the impressive new model.

An expanding in-house research and development team, a growing list of strategic technical partners and an extensive testing programme ensure the Plus Six is the most thoroughly developed Morgan product to date.

The Plus Six represents several firsts for Morgan, most notably the first time the company has utilised a turbocharged engine. The BMW 2019 B58 TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine is a latest generation BMW powertrain and Morgan has worked alongside BMW to fine-tune the performance capabilities of the Plus Six. A closer look at the iconic Morgan silhouette gives a number of clues to just how radically different the Plus Six is to any other Morgan model before it. Subtle vents provide a hint of the raw power and performance that underpin the beautiful flowing lines of the exterior. Make no mistake, whilst familiarly Morgan, almost

“The all-new Morgan Plus Six is, without exception, the most dynamically capable Morgan ever produced”

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every part of the Plus Six has been refined or redesigned, with less than one percent of the 4,000 parts being shared across other Morgan models.

A completely redesigned cabin celebrates the natural materials used within Morgan craftsmanship, as well as offering greater levels of personalisation than ever before. The new cockpit is more driver focussed and encompasses appropriately introduced technology, whilst also allowing customers more leg room and increased stowage space. A display screen is neatly positioned within the driver’s field of vision, subtly embedded into the dashboard with an unlimited level of wood and colour combinations. Sculpted doors incorporate all new puddle lighting, central locking mechanisms and hidden speakers.

Like every Morgan, it is important that the vehicle presents the client with a flexible canvas to impart their own personality upon. The Plus Six offers greater levels of customisation than ever before.

London Morgan are the flagship independent dealership for the Morgan Motor company, forming the capital city’s one and only Morgan platform at the epicentre of the United Kingdom.

Located in the heart of South Kensington, London Morgan operates from one of the last working mews in London.

Speaking on the unveiling of the car, London Morgan Managing Director Anthony Barrell said: “The Morgan Plus Six represents something of an unprecedented development for the Morgan brand. The new aluminium chassis culminates years of developments from the highly skilled design and engineering teams. Whilst the new aluminium architecture is a variation on the current ladder chassis famed by the 4/4, Plus 4 and Roadster, the Plus Six maintains the traditional elements of British craftsmanship that beats at the very heart of every Morgan car. The model represents an ideal concoction of modernity and traditionalism and signifies a significant development in Morgan’s history. The car is lightweight with a world class powertrain and we expect that the car will be the most dynamically capable, production Morgan to date.”

Addictive power, unrivalled exhilaration and a true drivers sports car, the Plus Six heralds a new era of performance and refinement for the Morgan range. Addictive power, unrivalled exhilaration and a true drivers sports car, the Plus Six heralds a new era of performance and refinement for the Morgan range.

The Plus Six is available on pre-order sale now, and is priced from £77,995 inc. VAT in the UK. The London Morgan Showroom is located at 6 Astwood Mews, SW7 4DE. For more information please visit www.londonmorgan.co.uk or contact 0207 244 7323.

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LONDON ART WEEK 2019 Friday 28 June - Friday 5 July. Preview Thursday 27 June

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ondon Art Week, is a twice-yearly event, offering the best of pre-contemporary art in London’s traditional fine art district.

The design-led festival will feature works from Ancient sculptures to Old Master drawings and post-impressionist paintings.

Galleries in St. James and Mayfair are joined by numerous dealers from further afield: Holland, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany. Special talks and events are part of the experience, which is quite different to attending a fair, as each gallery has its own special ambience and personality.

Connoisseurs, collectors and museum curators flock to London during this not-to-be-missed week in the international art calendar. London Art Week sees important gallery exhibitions hosted by leading fine art dealerships coincide with the Old Master sales at top-tier auction houses, gathering a critical mass of historic art for sale in the capital.

For seasoned collectors as well as those simply curious to learn more about art, London Art Week dealers are always on hand and delighted to share their knowledge and expertise. Talks and events are scheduled throughout the week, delivered by some of the UK’s most distinguished art historians and curators. There is no tent; visitors have the luxury of discovering masterpieces within our beautiful gallery spaces, all situated within walking distance.

London Art Week is important for art scholarship; dealers can spend years gathering and researching material for their exhibitions, often producing an accompanying catalogue. Last year, LAW revealed a number of major discoveries, including the only known portrait bust of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, a lost painting by the great sculptor Antonio Canova, and works

by Gainsborough, Lawrence, Artemesia Gentileschi and Joseph Wright of Derby.

Amelia Higgins, the new Director of London Art Week, is one of the ‘next generation’ in the art world who revel in the variety and quality of older art on the market in London, and wishes

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to enthuse a wider audience. “Imagine a series of mini-museums,” she says, “dozens of them, all within walking distance of each other, but with the added benefit of a private guided tour and where everything is for sale. The dealers and gallery managers love to share their knowledge and expertise, in conversation over a painting, sculpture or drawing, revealing its story and that of the artist.

Learning about older art helps bring new ways of contextualising contemporary art, and buying it can be pleasingly affordable too: drawings start around £500.”

London Art Week Winter is held in early December. www.londonartweek.co.uk Clockwise from top left: Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Portrait of the barrister Samuel Rose (at Bagshawe Fine Art); Conte Pietro Rotari (1707-1762), La Dormeuse, c1752–6 (at Didier Aaron); A Hellenistic marble head of a Queen, third-second century BC, (at Forge & Lynch); Renaissance Court Casket from Newbattle Abbey, Master of the Perspective, Nuremberg, 1565, various woods, engraved bone, mother of pearl, alabaster (at Trinity Fine Art / Georg Laue, Kunstkammer Ltd); Peder Balke (1804-1887), Landscape from Finnmark (at John Mitchell Fine Paintings)

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Introducing you to

The Traditional Ottoman Barber Ltd In the heart of Hertford

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n the 21st century we have seen a rapid increase in a number of men with beards. A well groomed beard is the best type of beard, and at the Traditional Ottoman Barbers we provide a service for all types of beards whether you wish to have a complete clean shave or simply tidy the edges of your beard.

Our hot towel shave and massage service consists of a trim (if required or wanted), followed by a hot towel to smooth the hair which is to be shaved using traditional shaving techniques from our professional barbers whom have feather-like hands to maximise the comfort of the shave. Using disposable blades every time, our barbers shave or style the beard to perfection. A full face wash is followed by a traditional cologne made with the finest lemons grown in Turkey – in order to clean out your pores. We are now ready for the cherry on top. A steaming hot towel is placed onto our clients face followed by a very relaxing and calming massage. All of this for only £13.

TOB recommends a beard trim once every one to two weeks in order to keep on top of things. All

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“Our hot towel shave and massage service consists of a trim (if required or wanted), followed by a hot towel to smooth the hair which is to be shaved using traditional shaving techniques from our professional barbers whom have feather-like hands to maximise the comfort of the shave”

of our barbers are trained to cut and shave using traditional Turkish barbering techniques, and we specialise in ear flaming and trimming of eyebrows which are complimentary with all services. We are happy to rave about the fact that all products used in the store are the best quality available on the market. We give top customer service and take time to determine the clients’ requirements,making them feel relaxed with complimentary beverages.

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Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 Collection

“Is it a man or a woman? It’s neither one nor the other – it’s a clown.”

The circus is a magical place.” *

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he imagination of many artists has been stimulated by the fascination for a world that is both wondrous and raw, poetic and indispensable. Christian Dior enjoyed going to the Cirque d’Hiver, which is where, in 1955, Richard Avedon, who intuitively captured the essence of Monsieur Dior’s style in an extraordinary way, took his famous photo, Dovima and the Elephants , an image that perfectly evokes the wonder and majesty of haute couture. In 1950, British television also covered the House’s show at The Savoy in London with a report titled Dior ‘Circus’ Comes To Town The circus theme reappeared later at Dior under John Galliano’s creative direction. For isn’t a fashion show, after all, akin to the parade that inaugurates a circus show? Great 20th century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Erik Satie, Serge Diaghilev and Léonide Massine joined Jean Cocteau – a regular at the Cirque Medrano, which also counted Federico

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Fellini among its fans – to develop the ballet Parade in Italy between Rome – the birthplace of Maria Grazia Chiuri – and Naples, before presenting it in Paris in 1917.

For Maria Grazia Chiuri, this fantastical creative chaos provided the starting point for the Spring/ Summer 2019 Haute Couture Collection, debuted on 21 January 2019 in Paris in an authentic big top tent.

The presentation began with gymnasts carrying one another down the runway on their backs, shoulders and even upside down, setting the stage for the thematic clothing and accessories that would follow. The visual unfurling of the pieces that compose it represents an unleashing of the memory and the imagination associated with the circus through costumes, fashion and art, extending and the evocation of Cindy Sherman’s work focusing on clowns.

Models in glitter swim caps and mime-inspired eye makeup paraded looks paying homage to the Big

Top. Harlequin-inspired diamond patterns covered gowns, pleated skirts and sheer blouses; and circus motifs including rings of fire, wild animals, sideshow characters and loose ribbons reminiscent of a classic, striped tent made up the bulk of the collection.

The collection consists of a superposition of images: a woman’s tattooed skin, reminiscent of the Victorian circus and its fairground phenomena, becomes a motif-drenched unitard that shapes the body and tells a wearable story under dresses.

Powdery shades that come together and blend into an infinite palette – like those on the curtain painted by Pablo Picasso for the ballet Parade – also symbolise this sense of the worn, of the fine dust that sprinkles stage clothes. Skirts embroidered or inlaid with opaque sequins are shortened as tutus that nod to the circus codes of acrobats, tamers and riders.

Maria Grazia Chiuri employs this broad variety of images to compose her own “parade”, comprising full and very light pants, narrowing at the ankle, which can also become sumptuous jumpsuits. Shorts are paired with sheer white shirts accented with ruffs or ribbons seemingly frayed with the passage of time. There are also leather corsets, sailor stripes, and black jackets inspired by that of the lion tamer. The geometric white clown outfit, whether spare or sumptuous, is reinterpreted through its materials, embroidery and proportions.

The show was animated with performances by

the all-female circus company Mimbre, which, in a constant search for the poetic in the unexpected, highlights the trust and bond between the acrobats’ bodies.

The circus is presented as a place of inclusion in which the clown, through its androgynous and asexual dimension, becomes the expression of a possible equality and an evocation of modernity, one where beauty, origin, gender and age are no longer important, and only technique and daring matter. * Quotation from the book: Le Costume de clown blanc: Gérard Vicaire, la passion pour seul habit by Sylvie Nguimfack-Perault. (Editions Chapitre Douze, 2016).

Available at House of Dior, 160 New Bond Street, W1. Tel 0207 172 0172. www.dior.com and Harrods 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL. www.harrods.com

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The Spa at Bushey Grove A

brand new relaxing spa facility, situated at the heart of the centre has opened at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre. The Spa offers a tranquil environment with thermal experiences including salt sauna, aroma steam room, herbal sauna, ice fountain, health shower and bucket shower.

A dedicated team of experienced and highly qualified therapists offer a wide range of face, body and essential treatments using only the best products from ELEMIS skincare, JESSICA Nails, Lycon waxing and St. Tropez tanning.

Open seven days a week the Spa at Bushey Grove is a destination for ultimate relaxation and wellbeing. Membership options combining swimming or fitness with the new thermal spa facility are available and bookings are now being taken for a wide range of treatments, seven days a week.

For further information on the spa please visit www.busheygroveleisurecentre.co.uk or call 01923 470161.

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Affordable Luxury at the laboratory spa & health club

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uxury, style and elegance create the perfect environment to escape the many pressures of London life. Relaxation is essential to the body and mind and the Laboratory Spa and Health Club provides a gateway to undisputed tranquillity.

Twice winners of the UK Health Club of the Year award (National Fitness Awards) and previously voted best private Health Club and Spa in London by Time Out. No expense has been spared. Innovative, motivational and led by some of the UK’s finest and most-respected fitness professionals, the Lab offers an unrivalled and envied timetable to cater for every age, interest, and schedule.

Their expansive gym floors flooded with natural daylight boast the very latest Lifefitness™ treadmills and bikes, designed in America they have both cutting edge technology and ergonomic engineering at their core.

A personalised fitness and well-being programme with over 100 different fitness classes that includes: • Schwinn cycling • BodyPump • Salsa • Aquatics • Yoga • Pilates • Meditation • Zumba Each Club also offers: • A spectacular 25 metre swimming pool cleansed

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with the latest UV light technology, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene with minimal levels of chlorine.

• Twin spa baths • Marble steam rooms • Scandinavian saunas The Lab’s philosophy is to not just treat the body, but the mind and soul as well. The Day Spa is a haven of peace and calm providing a chance to escape the stresses of daily life.

• Facials • Massage • Body care therapies • Hot stone and reflexology to name but a few.

The Laboratory Spa & Health Clubs are one of the few remaining independent, privately owned Clubs in London. The Club is surrounded by its own secluded gardens where you can sun-bathe or relax in private.

Seb Barre, General Manager says “Our members stay with us because they value what we offer and love what we do. We provide an oasis of calm in a busy life. We aim to help you achieve your goals and increase your individual wellbeing. At the Lab you will be transported to a world of serenity, where muscle tension and the mind’s concerns simply melt away allowing you to emerge refreshed, balanced and energised.”

Lab members have full use of all facilities.

Non-members are welcome to use the Day Spa.

“Innovative, motivational and led by some of the UK’s finest and most-respected fitness professionals, the Lab offers an unrivalled and envied timetable to cater for every age, interest, and schedule”

THE DETAILS For further information and to book a no obligatory tour, call: Mill Hill: 020 8457 3300 1a Hall Lane, NW4 4TJ. Muswell Hill: 020 8482 3000 The Avenue N10 2QE. www.labspa.co.uk

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Can being in the great outdoors boost your happiness?

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ong before the perpetual bombardment of emails, social media, stressful jobs and consumer pressures we lived in the great outdoors. Residing amidst trees, water, the sky and the weather… innately embraced by nature.

It can be claimed that life was much easier back then. Sure, we lived shorter lives and infant mortality was pretty scary, but psychologically there was simplicity. Rules were virtually non-existent. We didn’t need to work and there were no choices or decisions regarding lifestyle because everyone had exactly the same, which was not much.

Contemporary life can be crammed full of worries; choices, injustices, confusions, congestion and anxieties, and many of us struggle to breath under that sort of heaviness. Some do search for the antidote or the alternative and have discovered the rejuvenating qualities of getting amongst our historical alfresco habitat.

Don’t take my word for it. Recent research, at the University of Kansas, has suggested if you walk (we all know that regular exercise is good for you) or even sit (without devices) amongst nature you receive an added bonus of a deep-rooted spiritual type of uplifting effect to your wellbeing.

“The “soft fascination” of the natural world appears to refresh the human mind, offering refuge from the cacophony of modern life… Nature is a place where our mind can rest, relax and reduce those threat responses, therefore, we have resources left over — to be creative, to be imaginative, to problem solve — that allows us to be better, happier people who engage in a more productive way with others.”

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It’s not surprising that when we are in nature our bodies, our cognitive minds, and even our deeper felt senses, go to a place where they feel they truly belong. Relaxation, calmness and an uncluttered mind lead to a sort of freedom that we may find tough to experience in an office, house, an industrial unit or in a car.

It kind of makes sense if you think about it.

Humankind walked (getting our exercise fix and boosting our serotonin and endorphin levels) through grassland and trees gathering food for millions of years. Just 12,000 years ago the agricultural revolution gave us physically hard, dawn to dusk jobs, but at least we were under the sky. The industrial revolution took us out of the countryside and put us into factories. Most of us have stopped working in the fresh air.

So, does being in nature allow more free ‘head space’ for you to be closer to the true you, more peaceful - more in the moment - less worried or happier? Many medical professionals and psychologists indicate that human beings have an inborn desire to be part of nature calling this phenomenon ‘Biophilia’.

For some of us, sometimes, modern life can seem like a bit of a struggle. Being amongst the flora and fauna renews the mind and soul.

The evidence is too compelling to ignore, take time to get out there and go for a walk or a run or just sit in the great outdoors.

Shane Lutkin is lead Therapist at psychotherapy organisation, Emotionalskills.

If you’re struggling with emotional issues, email info@emotionalskills.uk. Visit www.emotionalskills.uk

“Recent research, at the University of Kansas, has suggested if you walk (we all know that regular exercise is good for you) or even sit (without devices) amongst nature you receive an added bonus of a deep-rooted spiritual type of uplifting effect to your wellbeing”

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The Spa at Furzefield A

brand new relaxing spa facility will be opening at Furzefield Leisure Centre in June 2019. Situated at the heart of the centre The Spa combines a range of thermal experiences and a wide range of face, body and essential treatments, providing the perfect environment to relax and recharge.

Visitors to The Spa can enjoy a tranquil environment with a range of experiences, including a Salt Sauna, Aroma Steam Room and Herbal Sauna.

A dedicated team of experienced and highly qualified therapists will be on hand to offer a full complement of Decléor treatments, massages, facials, nails and a range of aesthetic treatments.

The new Spa facility is part of a wider

investment project bringing new and improved facilities to the local community. Furzefield Leisure Centre now has a purpose-built soft play and climbing area, with integrated café and seating area. The gym has been equipped with a dedicated functional area and modern gym equipment from Matrix and TechnoGym and customers can take part in Stages Flight, a cycling class where individuals can experience a cycling journey within a group environment in the new immersive cycling studio.

The spa at Furzefield will be a destination for ultimate relaxation and wellbeing, to find out more and receive offers, register your interest at www.spa.inspirealloffers.co.uk

“Visitors to The Spa can enjoy a tranquil environment with a range of experiences”

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helpful that I felt I had to share them with you.

1. Good fit is the most important feature for any wardrobe You could have on the trendiest, most expensive outfit in the world—but if it doesn’t fit you properly, you’re not going to look stylish, and all your effort and money would have been wasted.

Know your body shape and what suits your silhouette. This means that regardless of what’s in or out, your purchases will still retain a good fit and will flatter your figure which will leave you looking fabulous. It’s better to buy the right length skirts, jumpers and dresses than buy into short-term trends.

“Invest in key items that you know you’ll get value from such as shoes and denim”

My style rules

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stylist

f you have an interest in what you wear, in style and in fashion then you’ve likely spent a fair amount of time reading magazine’s, online articles or newspapers full styling tips, street style observations, and educated thoughts about the world of celebrity dressing.

It can all be a bit overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to know the right things to do all the time.

The good news, though, is that sometimes things are much simpler than all that. There are a few general style guidelines that some of the world’s smartest, sharpest, and most stylish women stick to.

I tend to use these rules in general for myself and also with clients. They are so universally wise and

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2. Buy timeless clothing that will always be in style to underpin your wardrobe Think indigo denim, shirts, sweaters, blouses, stripe jersey tops, good knitwear, converse trainers, a good jacket, brogues or flats and a leather jacket. These items have always been in style and always will be – how you wear them may change but the items themselves will always be a safe bet. Jeans might be turned up one year & not the next but they’ll always be a wardrobe staple. This doesn’t mean that you should always play it safe – colour, pattern and texture play an important role in bringing these items to life. Also, with these items, always remember the next rule...

3. Buy the best quality you can afford The best quality items fit better, last longer and some cases will get better with age. Don’t be tempted by cheaper, throwaway items – 9 times out of 10 they don’t last. Invest in key items that you know you’ll get value from such as shoes and denim. Whereas a less expensive, on-trend pair of jeans is fine to grab every now and then, you really need quality denim in your wardrobe to last you from year to year.

4. Buy clothing that’s flexible Build your wardrobe around key items that are versatile and can be worn a number of different ways. A great example is a denim shirt. Worn with converse trainers, over a simple striped jersey dress and you’ve got a great, timeless casual look. Team up with some black skinny jeans, heel’s, a necklace and a smart blazer and you’ve got the perfect outfit for an evening out.

5. Get help to find your style If you need help with any aspect of your style, wardrobe and confidence then contact me for an consultation. I am passionate about helping women grow their confidence in their appearance by helping them understand the colours and styles of clothing that flatter them and make them look “wow”! Getting this right can really change not only how you look but also how you feel! www.edits-styling.com nina@edits-styling.com

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HOW

MARY QUANT CHANGED FASHION

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the legacy of the feminist icon who helped make the miniskirt famous

ary Quant may be instantly recognisable for her ginger bob, but it’s her youthful mod designs that she’ll be forever remembered for.

Looking back at her influence, it’s clear Quant’s impact was far greater than just bringing miniskirts and hot pants into the mainstream - her impact on the fashion industry and society as a whole really can’t be understated.

Walking through the Victoria & Albert’s latest exhibition, which is dedicated to the designer’s career between 1955-1975, brings the extent of this impact to life. Now aged 89, Quant’s designs - and her ethos - are as relevant today as they were back in the Swinging Sixties.

Born in London to Welsh parents in 1930, Quant

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grew up in an age of austerity - but her designs were an antidote to this, championing fun, frivolity and women’s liberation. She set up her first store, Bazaar, on the King’s Road in London’s Chelsea in 1955, and her fashion and lifestyle empire only grew from there.

A true titan of the industry, here are just some of the ways Quant revolutionised fashion...

She was a role model for young women Quant’s clothes struck a particular chord with young women who, like the designer, were children of austerity who wanted to enjoy life a bit more

than the generation before them. Her style was playful and fun - she riffed on the tweed suits her customer’s mother wanted her to wear by raising hemlines and making everything a whole lot more youthful.

Unlike many of the more traditional fashion houses, Quant wasn’t catering for the old elite instead, she encapsulated exactly what it was like to be a young woman in the 1960s. As a female professional excelling in a male-dominated industry - to this day, many of the major fashion designers are men - she was inspiration for a new generation of working women.

She was the first designer to use PVC, they shiny, wet-look synthetic material. The result was clothes which were young, daring and just a bit sexy which was counteracted by the schoolgirl style she favoured, with Peter Pan collars galore.

Quant certainly knew her audience - one of her ad campaigns was entitled ‘Youthquake’, showing just who she wanted to dress. She ended up trademarking the daisy symbol, which signified youthfulness and fun. And while Quant might not have invented the miniskirt, she certainly helped it become the defining garment of the decade.

She was a feminist icon The fashion industry predominantly caters to women, and yet the designing of womenswear is monopolised by men. Past exhibitions at the V&A have been dedicated to the likes of Christian Dior, Cristobal Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen titans in the industry, but all men.

Quant managed to break the glass ceiling which still exists for female designers, but this wasn’t the only way she was a true feminist hero. In the lateSixties and early-Seventies, the women’s liberation movement exploded into the mainstream, and with it came various social shifts. Things were increasingly opening up to women in the UK - the Pill became available and society’s expectations of how women should dress were also changing.

Her designs were a way for women to express their independence - she famously liked shorter hemlines because it made it easier to run to the bus.

Hers weren’t clothes made to restrict the wearer, but to give them more freedom - Quant favoured a stretchy, wearable jersey material for many of her designs.

She was also ahead of the curve in terms of androgynous dressing and constantly played with masculine tailoring. With ultra-girly miniskirts as well as more tailored suits, Quant showed that women didn’t have to express themselves in a singular way.

clothes were beautiful, but wholly unattainable for most women.

Not only did Quant manage to shift more of the world’s focus on London, but she also worked hard to bring fashion to a wider group of people. As well as her eponymous high-fashion label, in 1963 she launched a cheaper diffusion line, called Ginger Group. With this, she pioneered new methods of production to make her designs cheaper and more widely available for the average woman.

On top of this, she sold sewing patterns (known as Butterick patterns) so home dressmakers could recreate her clothes with their own materials for a fraction of the price.

Mary Quant became the template for the modern lifestyle brand

“The fashion industry predominantly caters to women, and yet the designing of womenswear is monopolised by men”

A retrospective like the V&A’s exhibition shows how Quant was a pioneer in more ways than one.

Nowadays, the fashion industry loves a bit of nostalgia - whether it’s bringing back chokers from the Nineties or power shoulders from the Eighties.

Quant was an early adopter and knew how to harness the power of bygone styles, giving Victorian outfits a Sixties update and even bringing back flapper styles.

Another thing she became the template for was becoming a broader lifestyle brand. Today, fashion brands rarely do just one thing, instead in a race to diversify their offerings. Quant knew she could capitalise on her brand, so instead of just sticking to designing miniskirts, she tried her hand at everything from cosmetics and tights, to underwear, shoes and home furnishings.

Quant’s style was instantly recognisable and easily translated to other products, making her the true template for the modern lifestyle brand we’re so accustomed to today.

Mary Quant is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum until February 16, 2020. See vam.ac.uk.

She made fashion more widely accessible Quant was a breath of fresh air in the fashion industry. This was a time when Paris was seen as the fashion capital of the world, with an emphasis on haute couture and uber-expensive garments. These M AY 2 0 1 9 9 7

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Poggenpohl St Albans +Venovo - When a Kitchen Starts to Float

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ounded in 1892 in the heart of Germany, Poggenpohl is the oldest and best-known kitchen brand in the world. From that day to this, Poggenpohl have followed the vision of their founder, Friedemir Poggenpohl, who set out to ‘improve the kitchen’.

For more than 120 years, Poggenpohl has continued to ‘improve the kitchen’, transforming it from a humble backroom into a living space that’s at the heart of the home. Poggenpohl’s pioneering history includes many firsts, including white lacquer kitchen furniture, ergonomic work-top heights, and the development of the kitchen island.

With the current appeal of open plan living areas, the designers at Poggenpohl St Albans studio can offer advice on the most attractive and practical kitchen for your home and lifestyle and help transition that kitchen into the living space with matching units that house home entertainment equipment or a freestanding bar to take your kitchen from day time practical to evening entertainment. +VENOVO is a new, extraordinary product that now definitively eliminates the boundary between kitchen and living. +VENOVO gives the people

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who live with it special freedoms. For example, flexibility, because the +VENOVO design is derived from the open layout and no longer from the classic kitchen with its firmly defined areas. If you would like to reorient yourself and switch city, you can move with +VENOVO and set the furniture up again in an uncomplicated way. Not only diverse, creative living variations emerge in combination with freestanding +VENOVO high and/or sideboards, even more: as a result, (experience) spaces are newly created and defined by the customers themselves.

Robert Bell, studio manager Comments ‘When our colleagues in Hereford release a new range of furniture you know to expect something special. +Venovo did not disappoint, with furniture sitting on chrome legs; the strength of the frame almost defying logic.

I’m so pleased we now have our display here at St Albans, certainly one of my favourites from our range’ Poggenpohl St Albans, 100 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NX. stalbans@poggenpohl.com www.poggenpohl.com

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INTERIORS find your freedom SLEEK STYLE FOR GUESTS

The Stanley Chesterfield 3 Seater Sofa Bed from Darlings of Chelsea provides comfort with its depth, and class with its stylish appearance. To have guests bursting with envy, place this classic sofa bed in your spare room, your guests will never want to leave. Charming yet contemporary, this sofa bed is an ideal investment for families or for smaller apartments craving that space value. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

feeling fluffy

An installation at Domus Clerkenwell officially launched Eikund to UK audiences and show its never been seen before collection of furniture classics unearthed from Norwegian design archives. A key piece within the new collection is Fluffy designed by Fredrik Kayser in 1954. The Fluffy lounge chair is characterised by its ultra-soft upholstery in Norwegian sheepskin, and its sloping armrests leading you into a welcoming embrace. www.eikund.com

summer loving

New homeware trends are blossoming as we enter the Summer season. Hurn & Hurn have a selection of quirky products that fit in with up and coming trends for Summer 2019. Trends including terrazzo, neon, rattan and maximalism surface the interior world and Hurn & Hurn aren’t short of a few homeware accessories to update any humble abode. www.hurnandhurn.com 1 0 2 M AY 2 0 1 9

Interior designers are unleashing their inner flower child with boho-chic interiors. This highly eclectic style lets them express their personality freely by creating a lived-in look with their favourite styles and patterns on display. At its core, boho is about freedom.

Freedom to take elements from various sources and blend them together, sometimes with reckless abandon. It’s about finding what works for that particular person and letting the interior ooze a friendly sense of warmth. www.cultfurniture.com

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This quirky Dandy Lion plate from Chase and Wonder – an independent British brand focused on producing only the highest quality designs and products, all of which are made in Britain. www.chaseandwonder.com

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A Showroom Shakeup for Hawk Kitchens & Bathrooms

This Spring brings a new look for Hawk Kitchens & Bathrooms with the addition of their new kitchen range by Masterclass

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uring March & April Hawk K&B will revamp their offering with nine new kitchen displays across both their Gaddesden Row and St Albans

showrooms.

Andrew Morton, Design Director of Hawk Kitchens & Bathrooms says “Previously we had stocked a number of kitchen suppliers but after seeing what Masterclass had to offer, decided to reduce our suppliers and streamline our offering through using Masterclass alongside just one of our existing suppliers, Neptune and of course our own solid wood range” Masterclass offer a range of styles from traditional shaker to contemporary handleless, all made in Britain with high grade timber and with a superb finish inside and out, all of which fits with Hawk’s ethos of offering high quality kitchens.

Andrew Morton also said “We want to give our customers more choice and peace of mind that when they get a kitchen from us, they are getting a kitchen of exceptional quality that they can be

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proud of. With Masterclass Kitchens, they have an abundance of options of style, colour and finish to suit everyone’s taste.”

The Gaddesden Row showroom is now complete, with six new beautiful kitchen displays available to view and St Albans grand re-launch is set for May. Hawk will be holding their St Albans open day on Saturday 11th May where a NEFF Home Economist will be cooking up some delightful treats in the brand new ovens within the new displays. There will also be offers available on the day, including a free sink, tap and dishwasher with any kitchen ordered between now and the 30th June.

If you are interested in discussing your new kitchen now, contact Hawk directly: www.hawkkb.co.uk.

01442 803303 / 01727 260670 Oaklands Farm, Bradden Lane, Gaddesden Row, HP2 6JB Amberley House, 70 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG

“We want to give our customers more choice and peace of mind that when they get a kitchen from us, they are getting a kitchen of exceptional quality that they can be proud of”

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Porter

Original Style

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Bathroom finishing touches Reflect Your Style

“Be bold with a variety of bathroom wall lights from Besselink & Jones”

The Porter detail-oriented focus led them to design and curate a unique collection of five mirror frame styles that continue the Porter aesthetic within any bathroom. Each portrait mirror option — Granville, Norbury, Everdon, Clarendon and Dijon is also available as a cabinet, which when recessed into your wall makes for further utility with useful extra storage. All are available with an optional de-mista pad to counteract steaming. www.porterbathroom.com

Brighten up your bathroom

Create a tropical paradise Following on from one of last year’s key interior trends, we’re set to continue welcoming an oasis of plants into our homes. However, for those of us who do not withhold green fingers, this isn’t a trend we’ve all been able to embrace, until now. So far, 2019 has seen the introduction of bold, leafy prints into interior décor and, thanks to Original Style’s Eden range, homeowners are now able to bring nature into bathrooms through the use of tiles. Original Style’s Eden range contains a variety of lush and leafy designs for a tropical paradise, from the soft and delicate Pergola, through to the more dramatic Hothouse and Glade. Pergola displays trailing fronds, Hothouse is a riot of palm leaves and Glade is a delicate bouquet of ferns.

Designed and printed in-house at Original Style’s production site in Exeter, Devon; Eden’s designs provide a sensation of calm and are the epitome of the botanical trend. These tiles also feature a large format (600 x 300mm) to provide an almost seamless look for an appearance that mimics wallpaper but with all the advantages of tile. www.originalstyle.com 1 0 6 M AY 2 0 1 9

The Light Yard

Look to the light Retro design and elegance in a wall light. The Alchemist IP44 Reeded glass bathroom wall light is specially designed to bring a touch of chic to any contemporary bathroom, spa or wetroom. www.thelightyard.com

Be bold with a variety of bathroom wall lights from Besselink & Jones. Sometimes ceiling lights don’t give off the light that is desired in a bathroom, so adding wall lights not only makes for a brighter bathroom, it also adds a touch of sophisticated style. Brass lamps are vivid and luxurious which will make your bathroom radiant. With brass and gold being a traditional trend, this movement has carried on into the interior world today because of the sense of warmth it brings to any living space.

Opt for the Large Horizontal Bathroom Light with Pineapple Finials or the Swivel Bathroom Light in Distressed Brass to achieve this glossy glow-up. For a more subtle and modern look, choose the Double Swivel Bathroom Light in Brushed Nickel or the Double Curved Arm Bathroom Light in Polished Chrome. Adding these subtle beams will complete this look with a glistening finish. www.besselink.com

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Totally Tropical Trend

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ith its bold colour scheme, punchy prints and eclectic decor, Tropical Crush is a great way to introduce fun, stylish elements of summer into your home and to celebrate the changing seasons.

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice explores how to showcase this tropical look in the home, in two signature ways: first, an all-out maximalist approach and second, an elegant minimalist take.

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Play with prints, colours and patterns for a maximalist approach For a huge dose of personality, a maximalist take on the tropical trend is the way to go. With vibrant hues, nature-inspired motifs, and colourful prints all part of the mix, the trick here is in layering them all together.

“The maximalist approach is a fun, chic way to introduce the tropical look in key areas of the home such as the living room or even the bedroom,” Rebecca explains. “It all begins with a good centrepiece: a cosy grey sofa, or dark fabric bed is a solid, comforting anchor to add and build on. And from there, anything’s possible! To really celebrate this trend, animal-inspired decor and art are a fun way to go, and other tropical elements such as palm prints and lush indoor plants also up the ante.

Round off the look with gold or brass accents for an elegant, contemporary touch.”

“Colour also takes the tropical-meets-maximalism approach to new heights by adding a cheerful boost to the space. Whether it’s through brightly-hued cushions and throws or colour-blocking the walls, opting for striking colour combinations - such as Pantone’s Living Coral with teal - really embraces the tropical aesthetic and creates a strong, stylish contrast.”

Opt for a light, breezy palette for relaxed, minimalist style

Tropical’s calmer, natural qualities can also be embraced through a more minimalist aesthetic.

“This take on tropical works in all parts of the home, all the way from the living area to dining room, thanks to its welcoming, soothing aesthetic,” Rebecca says. “It’s a stylish, versatile look that can be adapted from season to season, while still evoking a fresh, summery feel.”

“Opt for airy hues like off-whites and cream for a breezy, well-lit interior. This creates a chic backdrop for a comfy grey velvet sofa, or even a rich green settee for a luxe boost. Soften the look with various textures such as cushions, rugs, and of course, natural greenery to keep in with the tropical theme.”

Green’s lighter tones can also double as a stylish neutral for the walls. “Sage is still a trending colour for the home, and its tranquil vibes fit right into a minimalist, tropical-inspired space,” adds Rebecca.

“Its soothing, warm undertones offer a subtle pop of colour, and lends a welcoming feel to rooms like the dining area. Lighter furniture will contrast beautifully with this versatile hue – a white dining set stands out nicely as a strong focal point. Natural textures are go-to elements for this look, so slip in materials like rattan and wood to tie the entire room together.” www.furniturechoice.co.uk

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Let there be Light Introducing The Platinum Bathroom Series From The Light Yard

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he Light Yard are delighted to introduce their handcrafted IP44 Platinum bathroom light fixtures from The Alchemist Collection. Contemporary British Design and Handmade in Derbyshire.

The Alchemist IP44 Milan glass bathroom pendant and wall light is specially designed to bring a modern flare to any contemporary bathroom, spa or wetroom.

Each wall light is completed with a dark stained solid bamboo wall base.

An antique bronze lamp holder and matching arm cleverly bring all the elements together which gives these pendants and wall lights their totally distinctive appearance.

The exterior of the bulb has a unique and highly mirrored metallic finish when switched off which is completely transformed into a beautifully transparent glowing light bulb once it is switched on.

Each one is carefully handcrafted to order

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“A modern flare to any contemporary bathroom, spa or wetroom” by master craftsmen in the Derbyshire workshop.

Every pendant light is completed with a decorative black fabric flex and an antique bronze lamp holder and completed with anoversized dark stained solid bamboo wall base.

ABOUT THE LIGHT YARD

Now in its sixth year, The Light Yard was initially establishing as an online business offering British tailor made high end lighting.

Built on solid working relationships with lighting designers, we have rapidly gone from strength to strength and is testament to not only our vision for beautiful handcrafted lighting but also to our artisan’s expertise, attention to detail and skilful designs. www.thelightyard.com

• Family Run Business with over 30 years experience. We design, supply and install kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and studies.

• All work undertaken from supply only to full project management including tiling, plastering and Building work.

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Kitchen Transformations Transform your tired kitchen in as little as 2 days from start to finish...

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t’s so easy… Swapping the doors and drawer fronts will dramatically change the look of your kitchen, giving you an amazing transformation without the stress, upheaval and mess that comes with a traditional refit.

Dream Doors offers you a one stop shop for all your kitchen needs with a huge choice of doors worktops, sinks, taps, appliances and accessories.

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home. Not only does it serve as the most functional room in the house but it is usually the most social one too, but whatever your lifestyle is it any wonder so many of us spend time planning our dream kitchen?

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“A new kitchen is said to add an average of between two to five per cent to the value of your home” We offer a personal service to help you realise your dream from start to finish.

A new kitchen is said to add an average of between two to five per cent to the value of your home and with Dream Doors you can change as little or as much as you want. From a simple facelift - replacement doors, a new worktop and perhaps a sink we can transform a kitchen in just a couple of days! Everything is installed by our local skilled tradesmen, the rubbish removed, and a new kitchen ready to use in the blink of an eye.

We can also provide a completely new bespoke kitchen should you prefer, and to help you visualise your dream create a computer aided design for you to see it come to life.

So whether you are looking for a quick transformation or a total redesign, Dream Doors has it all. For ideas and inspiration give Dream Doors a call and let them bring your dream to life.

Call 020 8429 3556 and speak to Tohid or Marek to arrange for your free no obligation quote.

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“From the first meeting I was very impressed with his knowledge.

The fitter was very polite and professional. I am over the moon with finished result.”

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“This was a big job changing worktops/ door fronts / tiles and a new floor. Guys where polite and where good workers.

Job was finished to a high standard.”

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OUTDOOR LIVING LIGHT THE WAY

This Box collection of pendants and wall lights is suitable for gardens, porches and patios.

Davey Lighting MD Peter Bowles says “Good exterior lighting can transform your home and should be considered carefully to maximise the features and the function of your outdoor space. A well-thought out mixture of task and ambient lighting will make your garden, porch or patio an attractive, inviting space – and safer for people arriving at the property at night”. www.originalbtc.com

goegeous garden lighting

Garden lanterns are the ideal way to add that extra decorative touch to any outdoor space. Lights4fun have an extensive, carefully curated collection of solar and battery powered garden lanterns to fit all tastes and budgets. From elegant floor lanterns to simple hanging lanterns that suit being grouped together, we are are confident that this selection complements all settings. Using tried and tested materials such as metal and wood, the quality of each shines through achieving dazzlingly beautiful results with minimal effort, to be enjoyed throughout the summer. www.lights4fun.co.uk

AL FRESCO DINING

As the days start to get longer, enjoy evenings spent dining alfresco with Bridgman’s selection of outdoor dining furniture and accessories. Bridgman have sets in an array of materials and styles, from retro resin and aluminium to luxurious rattan and reclaimed teak. These collections also stand the test of time, made from durable waterproof materials, these sets are resistant to the elements without compromising on looks. www.bridgman.co.uk

HAPPY CAMPERS

A NEW LOOK

Transform outdoor furniture, exterior woodwork, fences and front doors with Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan. Finish with new Chalk Paint™ Lacquer, a hard-wearing, water-based polyacrylic varnish with built-in UV protection. Available in gloss or matt finish, Chalk Paint™ Lacquer applies perfectly clear and dries quickly without yellowing over time. www.anniesloan.com 1 1 4 M AY 2 0 1 9

Steer away from boring beige and opt for bold and bright tents this summer from Boutique Camping.

These brand new tents are hot for 2019 summer trends. With leopard print roaring its way through interiors, Hawaiian night themes surfacing and bright tropical coral colours blazing, these trendy tents are ideal for camping in style this summer. www.boutiquecamping.com

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Air Plants:

The new favourite houseplant?

These low-maintenance plants don’t even need soil - and are 100% Insta-worthy.

Air plant expert Andy Gavin introduces Hannah Stephenson to the trend

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amiliar with air plants? They are set to become the new houseplant craze - with no soil needed and only the occasional mist.

In fact, air plants take even less looking after than the hugely popular cactus, which is still proving a massive hit with home-owners (and Instagrammers).

Wondering how this is possible? Air plants, which come from South and Central America and the Southern States, have no roots to plant in soil.

And they can create all sorts of looks - from trailing foliage, which drapes from shelves like thick silver curly hair, to more structured specimens, whose leaves change colour to fiery red and produce bright flowers.

“There’s a craze with houseplants at the moment, and the thing about air plants is that they don’t take up much space, there’s no mess or soil-borne fungus or gnats. They are structurally interesting and very low-maintenance,” says air plant specialist Andy Gavin, who won a gold medal at every RHS show he attended in 2018 and is due to exhibit for the first time at Chelsea Flower Show this year.

“Air plants are highly collectable. There are around 700 species in the wild, hybrids, and so much variety. You can have one species and 10 different forms of it,” adds Gavin, who runs Andy’s Air Plants (andysairplants.co.uk) from his base in Cornwall.

Curious to learn more? Allow Gavin to introduce you to the mesmerising world of air plants...

Which ones can you buy in the UK? “You can find air plants in garden centres, a few nurseries and a few online sellers in the UK. There

are about 30 species that are easily available, all in the genus Tillandsia,” says Gavin.

Tillandsias are in the bromeliad (or pineapple) family. The ones you are likely to come across include Tillandsia ionantha (which means purple flower).

“Most tillandsias have a very minimal root system, which is just used to adhere to a surface, whether it’s a cliff base or a tree. In the wild, they grow epiphytically (on other plants or surfaces) on cacti or even telegraph wires,” Gavin adds. “The roots don’t take up any moisture or nutrients. That’s all done through the leaves. That’s the critical thing about how air plants grow.”

Do they flower?

“Yes - the bromeliad is a flowering plant family. All members of the species flower, and the flowering is hugely varied in tillandsias. You can have white, yellow, red, lots of lilacs and purples,” says Gavin.

Sometimes the petals are tubular, which then open up, while others have bi-coloured flowers. A few, around 10-15%, are fragrant.

Tillandsia multiflora is one of the many species that changes colour when mature and about to flower. The ionanthas also change colour from green/silver to a fantastic red colour, as though they are blushing.

Where should you put them?

All air plants need plenty of natural light. There are two main categories - the silver ones, which are dry growing, and the green ones, which are wet growing.

Silvery-leaved species require, or will grow better, in higher light levels, so can be put in direct sunlight.

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“Tillandsia multiflora is one of the many species that changes colour when mature and about to flower”

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Species that are covered with fine hairs/scales or trichomes, giving them a soft hairy appearance, and species with fine leaves, need good air movement and quick drying.

“Some of them grow on cacti in deserts, so don’t require humidity like you’d get in a bathroom. The best situations in the house for the silvery types is a south or very bright east or west facing spot. They are sun lovers, and the more sun you give, them the better.”

Tillandsia types which are green or darker in colour, often with wider, shorter leaves and less or no visible hairs or scales require lower light levels, and will grow happily with less air movement in a more humid environment. These would be happy in a bathroom with plenty of light.

Can you put them outside in summer?

“Yes,” says Gavin. “The silver-leaved varieties love being outside in summer, where there’s really good air flow. The green-leaved species, which come from more humid environments like the Florida swamps, prefer more humid conditions, out of direct sunlight.”

Their general hardiness is 4-5°C, so they will need to be inside during the cooler months. Growth rates slow down in less than ideal conditions.

Is there a rule for misting?

Silver types need wetting and drying. The drying is important. They need good air flow around them and once misted, must be dried quickly.

“Give them a little mist in the morning, then they have the day in a sunny spot to dry. Mist them once a week in the winter, but in summer when you have good light levels and a lot of sun, you can mist them more,” says Gavin.

Generally, through the spring, summer and autumn, you should be watering your plants three or four times a week, and only once a week in the winter.

In terms of maintenance, as well as misting once a year you can peel off the oldest dying leaves and maybe trim the ends of the leaves.

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“Air plants can grow freely, just hung on a bit of wire too”

How can they be displayed?

“Quite often, you see them in glass orbs, but it’s not ideal for their growth, as air plants rely on air movement,” says Gavin. “You don’t want to be pushing them into anything. They look good among shells and on shells, but not stuffed into a shell.

“They need to be on things, rather than in things,” he adds - which is why displaying them on wood can be particularly effective.

Air plants can grow freely, just hung on a bit of wire too.

Spanish moss, which drapes down like curly hair, is available in the UK and looks good as a trailing plant. This can just be hung on wire; it only has roots as a seedling but the mature plant just hangs.

“You can arrange them on a table top or a large saucer, like a dinner tray, or I like to tie a bit of wire around the rosette and hang them. You can use colourful aluminium wire, but don’t use copper as they are allergic to copper,” suggests Gavin.

“You can also tie them on to bits of driftwood, which makes for a very attractive arrangement.

“A lot of nurserymen use stockings: They rip off a bit of stocking or tights and use a small strip to tie them on, because the material has flexibility and a bit more give.

As for securing them, he says: “You can use glue - there are some florists’ glues available, but you have to be careful not to put too much glue around the base because quite often, if the plant does want to produce a few roots and you’ve got a big blob of glue over it, that will stop it. You can put glue on the base of the oldest leaves, which can secure it.”

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HOW COOL IS YOUR POOL?

They’re glamorous, highly desirable, fun and great for parties! And if you’ve been stuck in a car or train on a sweltering summer day, nothing beats diving into one as soon as you get home. A swimming pool will keep you fit and have friends beating a path to your door on a hot day.

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utdoor pools (not counting the above-ground temporary ones) can cost anywhere from about £30,000 up to £1 million depending on how luxurious you want to go. Do check whether you need planning permission before you start to create your dream pool.

Position is everything: south-facing, out of the wind, away from falling leaves and the right distance from the house provides maximum enjoyment.

There are two main types of swimming pool: above ground pools and submerged pools. Above ground pools tend to be cheaper because you don’t have to dig a hole and fit them but submerged pools are more traditional and provide easier entry for children or elderly people. In addition to the type of pool, you will have to decide on the type of materials you want your pool to consist of...

There are three common finishes: liner; fibreglass shell; and tiles. These all require different amounts of maintenance and will affect the overall price of the job. You can use eco-friendly equipment such as ground source heat pumps and solar pool covers can reduce running costs.

Increasingly popular is a pool as part of an outdoor entertaining area, perhaps with other leisure facilities, like a hot tub or play area. The addition of a spa to your swimming pool really adds a social dimension. What better way is there to while away some time in comfort and warmth, without all that energetic swimming?

Safety is a priority: a surrounding fence with a lockable gate, and steps leading down to the main pool are advisable. Especially if you have children. They

can still look stylish, ie the curved Roman steps add a particular feeling of luxury to your swimming pool.

You need to consult a specialist swimming pool company - they will be able to guide you from day one... beginning with the type of pool and size you would like, space availability in your outdoor space, and any specific requirements you have to ensure a swimming pool is tailored for you. They will take you through the process as to how your pool will be built, and ensure everything is set to what you want.

SPATA (the Swimming Pool and Associated Trades Association) vets its members before membership to ensure that they are competent, professional and up to date in their methods and workmanship, which means that a SPATAaccredited contractor is likely to be a good bet.

That said, the single most important thing you should look for in a contractor is experience.

Someone with at least several years’ experience in building swimming pools is ideal: they will know what does and doesn’t work and will have built several different types of pools, which means they will be well-placed to advise you on yours.

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dd a dash of charm to your home with these contemporary prints from White Black Grey. Wall art is a quick and easy way to spruce up any living area without splashing the cash. White Black Grey have a selection of pretty prints that will inject life and style into your humble abode.

Bring the Bahamas to your living room with the ‘Palm Leaf ’. There has been a blast of botanical and tropical interior trends recently, so this print would be ideal if you are one for keeping up to date with current trends. If you are a nature lover, the ‘A Bear’ would be perfect wall decor for your bedroom. This gorgeous line drawing of a bear in the mountains is a great accessory for a kids bedroom or for

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homeowners looking to jazz up a hallway.

For a whale of a time, frame the ‘Kētos’. This print shows the five whales scientific names, making this a wonderful gift for any science geeks or animal lovers. The ‘Lonely House’ will bring a minimal vibe to any home. Place this unique print in your living room for a Scandi inspired look.

The ‘Triangular Watercolour’ is a beautiful collage of watercolour paintings. Serene and simplistic, this print would look great in a natural and laid-back space. If you wish to discover the great outdoors in your own humble abode, opt for the ‘Mountain ABC’. This modern poster has a mountain for every letter of the alphabet, bringing a sense of adventure and style to any living area.

White Black Grey are passionate about good design. This doesn’t just mean things that look amazing, but objects that are high quality, carefully and ethically produced, and with a timeless aesthetic.

They are a small, family-run business and aim to become a one-stop-shop for all gift, stationery and homeware needs for their design-savvy clientele. From a statement pair of scissors for your workspace, via a cozy blanket for the sofa, through to a beautiful minimalist vase to take pride of place on your mid-century sideboard, their carefully curated selection of modern lifestyle goods are united by high production values and a solid design aesthetic. www.whiteblackgrey.co.uk

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ume was established over fourteen years ago when husband and wife Richard and Libby Baker left the family furniture firm to strike out on their own.

The philosophy behind the new company was to delight in the beautiful and the beautifully made and to pursue this by making lovely furniture of original design to the very highest standards here in England.

Taking the idea of classic English furniture as a starting point Richard stripped it back to its barest essentials to capture its inimitable timelessness. It is this enduring yet contemporary quality that is quintessentially Rume.

The pieces are never mere copies, never pastiche, they are resolute in their contained elegance and confidence, furniture that is both familiar and startlingly original. To complement this contradiction Libby started to gather together an unrestrained collection of accessories and cushions from just about everywhere.

The idea was not to choose items that would simply blend or fade into the background but to source objects that would not only hold their own but also work together, it was in fact an extension of what Richard and Libby had been doing for years in their own home.

With the inclusion of beautiful lighting from some of the most regarded designers and manufacturers

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in the world it has developed over time into a unique look, one of playful sophistication and elegant eclecticism. There is no reason why a well considered interior has to be dull or dutiful and Richard and Libby have made it their mission to slay the overstuffed, to cheer the earnest mantelpiece and to banish once and for all the beige.

We can’t get enough of the yellow and grey combo, it’s an ongoing obsession at Rume.Cheery and stylish what more could you want? www.rume.co.uk

“The pieces are never mere copies, never pastiche, they are resolute in their contained elegance”

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We don’t promise to know the answer to all your questions, especially not on Brexit, but we can help you develop a good strategy to sell your property now or prepare it for marketing when you think the timing is right for you.

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et within this wonderful sought-after location, we are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented and charming Grade II listed residence which was originally two cottages but sympathetically restored into one residence.

Internally this home provides deceptively spacious accommodation and a wealth of period features, which include exposed beams and original fireplaces. Comprising 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room with guest cloakroom, a fabulous master bedroom suite with dressing room and luxurious en suite, 3 further generous bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom.

Externally to the rear is a landscaped rear garden and a garage accessed from Hadley Highstone into a private road through electronically operated gates.

4 Bedrooms, 4 Receptions, 2 Bathrooms.

Price ÂŁ1,300,000

Marketed by Statons Barnet Office on 020 8449 3383

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mill Hill

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Joint Agents Newly built 8 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Reception Rooms Stunning indoor pool Lavish interior designed family home Imposing features Manicured gardens

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£1,850,000

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WHetstone

£950,000

Sole Agents Cul-de-sac Detached 3 double bedrooms Family bathroom Open plan living/dining room Integral garage Secluded garden

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£2,795,0000

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Hadley Wood

Pg £1,525,000

FH Detached Family Home 5 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms 3 Bathrooms South Facing Garden Garage

Hadley Wood office 020 8440 9797

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Prices from £795,000

Sole Agents Available to buy off plan Brand New 2 and 3 bedroom apartments Balconies or Terraces Communal Gardens Underground Parking Within a short walk of Radlett High Street 10 year warranty

neW Homes office 020 8441 9555

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£2,750,000

Joint Sole Agents Brand new detached house 6 Bedrooms 4 bathrooms Cinema room South West facing garden in excess of 220 sqft Underfloor heating Sonos multiroom audio system Solar panels

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£1,295,000

Substantial Detached Family Home Approx 3,848 sq ft 8 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms 3 Reception Rooms Conservatory & Study Kitchen/Breakfast Plus Separate Utility Room Integral Garage & Ample Off Street Parking

Brookmans Park office 01707 661144

Brookmans Park

£675,000

Semi-Detached Family Home In Need Of Modernising 3 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms Kitchen Detached Garage Mature Rear Garden Scope to Extend STTP

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We’ve Noticed All properties are offered with a 10 year NHBC guarantee warranty.

Totteridge & Whetstone (Northern Line) station is just 0.3 miles away.

Houses are fitted with air filtration and built in Sonos speaker system.

This property is offered with a £25,000 contribution to stamp duty.* Images used are of the show home and are included for guidance only.

Predicted EPC Rating: B

Contact Warren Price, at our Land & New Homes office on 020 8446 2111 martyngerrard.co.uk

totteridge Place, WhetstoNe, N20 A two bedroom penthouse apartment part of an exclusive development by Crest Nicholson in the heart of Whetstone also benefitting from a full length private terrace.

£699,950 leasehold

We’ve Noticed All properties are offered with a 10 year NHBC guarantee warranty.

Ideally located for Whetstone’s array of local amenities including Waitrose supermarket.

The apartment is fitted with built in Sonos speaker system.This property is offered with full stamp duty paid at £24,997. *Images used are of the show home and are included for guidance only.

EPC Rating: B

Contact Warren Price, at our Land & New Homes office on 020 8446 2111 martyngerrard.co.uk

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