Life Magazines Hertfordshire editions) October 2017

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Families visiting Willows Activity Farm this Autumn can explore Willows’ 6.5 acre Pumpkin Patch filled with 20,000 pumpkins, and pick their very own to take home between 21- 29 October.

In its’ eight year The Hatfield House Christmas Frost Fair has grown to be a really great start to Christmas. It’s a one stop shop for all your Christmas presents and for those special foodie treats and drinks.

In the beautiful surroundings of The Wisteria clad Stable yard and with the backdrop of The Elizabethan Old Palace, childhood home to Queen Elizabeth I, The Frost Fair brings together all that’s best about an English Christmas Fair.

Wedding-planning couples looking to find the venue of their dreams should mark Thursday 19 October in their diaries as luxury five-star hotel, Luton Hoo, opens its doors for an exclusive wedding showcase. Starting at 5pm, the free-to-attend event will offer couples the chance to discover everything Luton Hoo has to offer. Enjoy Champagne and canapés whilst exploring their beautiful bedrooms and stunning wedding suites, licensed for civil ceremonies.

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31 october

Family Halloween Event Dress up your little spooks and bring them along to enjoy a spooky family fun packed ‘softly scary’ Halloween event. Includes spooky stories, spooky trail, make your own potions, bob for apples, bite a biscuit and guess what’s in the Gruesome Sacks! The event will end with a musical family costume parade (parents included). A great safe destination for the little ones who want to take part in this annual event. Cauldrons will be overflowing with Halloween treats for you to buy. We will be serving refreshments but adults can also pay a visit to the Miller’s Ghost Inn. Mill Green Mill & Museum Hertfordshire AL9 5PD

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12 october

Bug Hunt A treasure hunt to find a series of smiley wooden bugs, with a prize at the end.

Follow our bug trail to find out more about the insects and other creatures who live in Highfield Park. This event is aimed at young children West Lodge, Hill End Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0RA

29 october

Old Town Hallowen Party Frightening great fun as the atmospheric Old Town plays host to our hauntingly good Halloween Party. With thrilling rides, live entertainment and fabulous street food all topped off with an amazing firework display in Gadebridge Park.

3pm-7.30pm Free entry, some attractions will charge.

High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 3AE 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

Macmillan Fun Quiz A quiz aiming to raise money for the charity and giving team members an enjoyable experience. A mixture of verbal and picture rounds, marathon round. “Heads or Tails” to finish.

7pm for a 7.30pm start, £5 per head.

Teams of 3-5 ideal (can join on arrival). Tea/coffee/bar available, fish and chip supper optional. BYO drinks and nibbles. Bar available.

Lord Haig, 5 South Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1AZ

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Chas ’n’ Dave A great night out! Chas ‘n’ Dave are performing at the Alban Arena on 12 October. The doors open at 6.30pm. Over 14s only.

The Alban Arena, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

14 october

Fabba Night Enjoy an evening with fantastic music from the wonderful Abba Tribute band. All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support in Hertfordshire. Doors open at 645pm. Tickets £25 including a fish and chips supper. Cash bar available on the night.

Welwyn Civic Centre Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9ER

15 october

The Hertfordshire Wedding Fair The county’s oldest county wedding fair with over 70 quality exhibitors. Fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring dresses from a number of bridal shops. 11am - 4pm with free entry.

Alban Arena Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

22 october

The Ware Priory Wedding Fair A venue steeped in history. The wedding fair will feature some of the leading companies from East Hertfordshire and beyond with fashions shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. 11am to 3.30pm with free entry and parking Ware Priory Hertfordshire SG12 9AL

29 october

The Hatfield House Wedding Fair A simply wonderful wedding fair featuring 60 informative exhibitors and two superb fashion shows held in the historic Old Palace at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring the latest bridal gowns together with live entertainment. The fair is open 11am-4pm.

Hatfield Park Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ

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29 october

Motown’s How Sweet It Is This stunning 100% live show combines first class music together with slick choreography, and an amazing band. Truly outstanding, the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have!

You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more. Let’s ‘Get Ready’…. to ‘Go Loco…

Down in Acapulco’. The UK’s No.1 MOTOWN show will have you dancing ‘All Night Long’ Tickets are£24.

Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Lulu: All About The Music Tour 2017 Lulu returns with her biggest tour yet! There is one overriding influence in the life of this acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, Grammy and Novello Award nominee, and that is, it has always been ‘All About the Music’ Lulu delivers a show packed full of her hits, new songs and songs that have influenced and guided her throughout her incredible career. “I toured for the first time in 15 years in 2015 and haven’t stopped since. I absolutely love playing live and can’t wait to be out on the road again in autumn this year performing the music that I have shared with you throughout my career…it has always been all about the music…so please come and join me”.

Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Stewart Lee: Content Provider Stewart Lee returns for another chance to catch Content Provider.

After four years writing and performing his TV show Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the award-winning Carpet Remnant World. £23 Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

The most consistently funny show of his brilliant career … I laughed till it hurt” – The Times

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Juliet and her Romeo This is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet viewed afresh through older eyes. The star-crossed lovers are not young teenagers but residents of the Verona Care Home seeking passion and fulfillment before time runs out. Starts at 8pm with tickets £12 (concessions £11).

Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2DL

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Hansel, Gretal and You ...

Who? Hansel and Gretal have been turned into oven gloves and don’t know what to do! They decide to go on a journey around the world looking for food and some friends. They bump into some woodland animals who just want to play sports all the time, luckily they know the best way out of the forest is with an audience wide relay race. But while taking part, the siblings get trapped by the Witch. Luckily, the Gingerbread Man has a great idea to save them, he’ll just need some help…

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Plenty of gourd fun at Willows Activity Farm’s Pumpkin Festival this October

amilies visiting Willows Activity Farm this Autumn can explore Willows’ 6.5 acre Pumpkin Patch filled with 20,000 pumpkins, and pick their very own to take home between 21- 29 October.

Daily pumpkin carving in Willows’ carving cavern throughout the half term break means little ones can scoop and shape their pumpkin before they go home. Plus a pumpkin-themed arts and crafts area gives visitors the chance to get crafty during the school holidays.

And on top of all that, more pumpkin fun can be found at the Willows Pumpkin Olympics and The Pumpkin Show with Sam-Tastic the magician who will be performing regular shows on site throughout the half term break.

At Willows, parents don’t need to worry about the weather either, with plenty happening indoors for their little explorers too at Cotton-tail Village, Woolly Jumpers Indoor Play Barn and the Farmyard, full of sheep, goats and donkeys to meet.

Peter Rabbit and his friends Benjamin Bunny, Lily Bobtail, Squirrel Nutkin and Cotton-tail will all be at Willows to meet and greet visitors as well as perform live daily shows in the Peter Rabbit Theatre. Plus, the world’s first PETER RABBIT™

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Adventure Playground means little ones can burn off energy outside with Peter and his friends.

With the all-inclusive price Willows offers to guests, families can access a huge range of activities throughout the day. Discounted tickets can be purchased online in advance at www.willowsactivityfarm.com.

Pumpkin Festival takes place between 21 October and 29 October. For more information, call 0870 129 9718, or like and follow @Willows_ Farm on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news and updates.

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storytelling Jewellers and Ross, a couple who recently commissioned wedding rings inspired by the striking scenery of Loch Voil, the location of the couple’s forthcoming wedding ceremony. Engraving on Steph’s wedding band mimics the profile of the magnificent hills of Loch Voil while a wood grain finish on Ross’ ring captures the natural beauty of the special setting.

“The story and inspirations behind a bespoke design are just as important”

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ince its beginnings in 1998, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has grown from strength to strength, winning award after award including ‘Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year 2016’ at the UK Jewellery Awards. We specialise in bespoke jewellery and our Hertfordshire Jewellery Centre is staffed by a team of expert designers who are on hand to chat to designers about individual design commissions.

With Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery it’s never just about the jewellery, the story and inspirations behind a bespoke design are just as important in ensuring your engagement and wedding rings truly celebrate your relationship. Bespoke design gives our expert designers the privilege of capturing the unique story of every customer, with many one-off designs reflecting the stories and personal experiences of the people who commission them.

We love getting to know our customers, hearing their stories and using elements of their narrative to make jewellery that they will love for the rest of their lives.

We were privileged to hear the story of Steph

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Whether you’re overflowing with ideas like Steph and Ross or you need some inspiration, then our designers are experts in helping you articulate exactly what it is that you’re looking for. As a starting point, why not have some fun with one of our online inspiration boards. You can pin images and ideas that you love from our amazing ring gallery resource, upload your own photographs, make notes and even share it with your friends and family so they can add their suggestions. We can use this to start the process of design, or even just to get an understanding of what styles you or your partner are comfortable with. By getting to know our customers in this way- as the years move on we’ll be here to help you design the perfect eternity ring to go with the wedding ring or the necklace to celebrate the birth months of each of your children.

If you would like an estimate for your bespoke idea, our designers will be more than happy to help and don’t forget we have 0% finance options available to help you spread the cost. www.hkjewellery.co.uk Photography by Top Table Photography (www.toptablephotography.com)

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Host a fundraising candlelit dinner

Help ShelterBox deliver emergency aid to families devastated by conflict or natural disaster by hosting a Shine for ShelterBox supper this November.

far reaching ways, including helping to reduce the threat of gender violence in camps that are very dark at night with no other sources of light - not to mention making it easier to cook and share a meal together.

By hosting a Shine for ShelterBox feast you’ll his autumn, disaster relief charity, be raising money to provide light and emergency ShelterBox is inviting you to host a shelter for other families around the world who fundraising candlelit dinner to need it most. £10 will pay for a solar light to help raise vital funds for chase away the dark this winter.

This vulnerable families. And it’s so simple.

Register at ShelterBox.org/shine November, No marathon training or mountain for your Shine for ShelterBox trekking required! Just great food kit - it’s got everything you need host a candlelit with the people you love in the to set up your dinner including supper and comfort of your own home. recipes from Rick Stein and other Shine for Around 85 million people renowned chefs, decorating tips, around the world have been made and quizzes to keep your guests ShelterBox homeless by natural disaster and busy. conflict. That’s millions of families Sign up to become a host at with no roof over their heads, no warmth ShelterBox.org/Shine or comfort, and no light when the sun goes down. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and other essential items to families who have lost everything. Their ShelterBox and ShelterKits include items like tents for families, tarpaulins, water filters, and cooking equipment. They also include solar lights that dispel the dark and help families in desperate circumstances feel a little bit safer in their darkest hour.

When disasters strike and power lines go down, a simple solar lamp can make a huge difference in

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“Shine for ShelterBox! Get your loved ones together to cook up a feast and help bring light and warmth to families this winter.

It’s such an excellent way to make a difference.”

- Rick Stein

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FOOD & DRINK Get into the Halloween spirit Halloween is coming up, and there’s nothing more exciting than decorating your house with the most entertaining and scariest decorations you can find.

Ulster Weavers Halloween Hubble Bubble Tea Towel, £8 Ulster Weavers Halloween Spooky House Tea Towel, £8 Eddingtons Pumpkin Cold Drinks Dispenser, £35 www.amaroni.com

CHEESE PLEASE! We love these two cheeseboards, perfect for parties. Take a trip back to the dark ages and finish your banquet in style, with the Medieval Cheese Board from Kikkerland – the eye-catching, functional design of the shield-shaped rubberwood chopping board along with stainless steel and beechwood battle-axes, makes it a unique gift idea for weddings or housewarmings. Or, choose to serve your cheese in accurately sliced portions with the Cheese Degrees precision chopping board from Totally Funky. Fun and functional, Cheese Degrees will not only add a little maths fun to serving your stilton but you could also use it to chop your vegetables to the exact same size for a uniformed fine dining experience.

Medieval Cheese Board Set, www.kikkerlandeu.com; £31.63; Cheese Degrees Precision Chopping Board, £14.99; www.totally-funky.co.uk

MAKE IT PERSONAL QUIRKY Cupcakes Infuse your ghoulish cupcakes with your favourite tipple this Halloween! Perfect for Halloween parties and celebrations!

Wilton’s Shot Tops Skulls Set, £6.49 www.wilton.co.uk

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Urban CHIC at puji Puji are a luxury furniture retailer, based in Hertfordshire. They supply limited-edition, bespoke furniture ranges, built by hand in their Indonesian workshop. The hand-made intricate wire bowls are a trendy food serving accessory, ideal for dinner parties. The suharto bottle design wine rack is a simple but eye-catching item. It has an aged metal frame that holds 6 bottles of wine. A subtle but elegant design addition.

Handmade Intricate Wire Bowls, £85, Reclaimed Teak Wall Hanging Wine Rack, £235; www.puji.com

Personalise your home brew with this brilliant home brew branding kit, the perfect way to add that finishing touch to your home made beer.

Personalised Home Brew Branding Kit; www.oakdenedesigns.com

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY AT LONDON’S EAT AND DRINK FESTIVAL “Visit The Great Eat to discover the globe’s favourite flavours, where dishes are crafted by the country’s most celebrated street food visionaries”

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he UK’s newest foodie festival takes place between the 22 and 26 November at London Olympia, celebrating the best in Christmas fare and live presentations on four stages across the two events.

The Eat and Drink Festival 2017 brings together artisan food producers, street food vendors and mixologists as well as highly-respected celebrity chefs. Renowned Italian cook, Gino D’Acampo takes to the Foodie Stage along with other household names such as Candice Brown and The Fabulous Baker Brothers to share and inspire visitors with their favourite Christmas dishes and top cooking and baking tips.

For those planning a vegan Christmas with all the trimmings, food writer and cookery tutor Katy Beskow gives lessons in Christmas cooking, while award-winning wine expert and author Olly Smith offers his infinite knowledge of Christmas tipples.

The Drinks Station provides all the inspiration needed to indulge in the best beverages this holiday season. Experience the art of mixing with a cocktail masterclass from Fever-Tree, take a journey through

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German wines and learn how to expertly pair dishes with the very best of Italian wines.

Sample and shop for fresh produce and handmade products in the Artisan Producers Market, offering everything from balsamic vinegars, oils and pastries to bakery treats, gin liqueurs cakes, flapjacks and Christmas puddings. Stock up on festive treats, find gifts for the food lovers in your life and taste the finest chutneys, pickles and jams.

Spice up Christmas menus with take-home delights and sundries from The Larder as top producers display an attractive range of festive offerings including a wide variety of speciality cheeses, homemade fudge, organic produce and food boxes.

Visit The Great Eat to discover the globe’s favourite flavours, where dishes are crafted by the country’s most celebrated street food visionaries. Whether you fancy fajitas, burritos, curries, pizzas, pastas or ice cream, grab a bite and tickle your taste buds with worldwide culinary delights. For a taste of something closer to home, stop by The Streets of London and try samples of the best eats from across the capital.

As well as enjoying the Eat and Drink Festival, tickets gain access to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas which returns to Olympia for its seventh consecutive year and runs alongside the festival.

The show features eight dedicated sections across home and lifestyle including home improvements and outdoor living; style; Christmas decorations; a Christmas arcade with toys, games and books; kitchenware; and the new-for-2017 pet pavilion.

From interior design, fashion and even etiquette, celebrities and experts take to the Christmas Theatre stage throughout the show’s five days to share their ideas on decorating homes for Christmas, dressing

for the office party and even finding love!

Both the Eat and Drink Festival and Ideal Home Show at Christmas remain open until 21:00 on Thursday 23 November for a special night of entertainment and activities, featuring live music from top London artists as well as up and coming street musicians.

Tickets for the Eat and Drink Festival are available now from www.eatanddrinkchristmaslondon.com and by phone on 0844 858 9071. Children under 16 enter free, making it a great day out for the whole family!

Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen See Laurence take to the Christmas Theatre stage, where he gives a live talk on this year’s interior trends and how to up your Christmas sparkle.

Gregg Wallace Visit the Foodie Stage to see Gregg Wallace cook up his festive favourites. For starters there’s his delicious Chestnut soup with bacon and for dessert, his Christmas-inspired Bread n Butter Pudding.

The celebrity line-up includes: • Gino D’Acampo • Katie Piper • Rosemary Shrager • Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen • Olly Smith • Vanessa Feltz • Candice Brown • Fred Sirieix • The Fabulous Baker Brothers • Gregg Wallace • Nadia Essex

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BABY SHOW The UK’s biggest pregnancy and parenting event, The Baby Show with MadeForMums, is returning to London Olympia for a 15th year.

THE DETAILS Early bird tickets are on sale from 27th August - Friday £11.50 and Saturday & Sunday - £12.50 Standard Advance tickets Friday £14.45 and Saturday & Sunday - £15.45 £20 on the door.

To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk.

Open Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd October from 10am - 5.30pm each day.

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he event offers new and expectant parents a huge choice of parenting musthaves all under one roof. Whether you’ve just found out you’re expecting and you’re looking for inspiration on what you need, or you’re stocking up on all the big essentials like a cot, buggy or car seat – the show offers a wealth of expertise and options, plus great offers!

Over 200 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest and best products including the likes of Mothercare, iCandy, Tommee Tippee, Peg Perego, VTech, Chicco, Stokke and Britax.

Speakers taking to the MadeForMums stage include breastfeeding specialists, Vanessa Christie and Clare Byam-Cook, birth expert Beverley Turner, sleep experts Andrea Grace, Chireal Shallow and Lucy Shrimpton, First Aid guru, Tracey Taylor from the British Red Cross and entrepreneur and baby weaning expert, Annabel Karmel. And, if you’re looking for more personal and confidential advice, experts will be on hand throughout the show to answer your pregnancy and parenting questions privately in the One-to-One with the Experts area.

Highlights of The Baby Show at London Olympia include: • Over 200 trusted brands offering visitors the chance to thoroughly test and try before buying.

• Exclusive show offers and competitions from top parenting brands.

• The chance to listen and ask advice from the UK’s top baby experts.

• Catwalk shows with all the latest fashions in maternity, baby and toddler wear.

• The British Red Cross will be running regular 30

minute free of charge workshops where you can receive essential advice on what to do for your baby in an emergency.

• Purpose-built baby facilities including a Tommee Tippee Feeding Area where parents can take advantage of heating and sterilising equipment, complimentary baby food from Babease, plus a comfortable space for quiet feeding.

• A changing Area with complimentary nappies and wipes.

• Emma’s Diary free Shop & Drop and CollectBy-Car services allowing visitors to leave their shopping bags and pick them up when they are ready to leave

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Hatfield House Christmas Frost Fair 10am – 5pm, Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th November 2017

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n its’ eight year The Hatfield House Christmas Frost Fair has grown to be a really great start to Christmas. It’s a one stop shop for all your Christmas presents and for those special foodie treats and drinks.

In the beautiful surroundings of The Wisteria clad Stable yard and with the backdrop of The Elizabethan Old Palace, childhood home to Queen Elizabeth I, The Frost Fair brings together all that’s best about an English Christmas Fair.

250 carefully selected exhibitors and traders occupy The Old Palace, The Riding School, and large heated marquees on Palace Green and George’s car park. Crammed with original gifts, traditional crafts men and women showing off their skills and products, beautiful displays and great ideas for all the family.

Our Fine Food Fair brings together the most mouth-watering array of flavours and smells, come and taste the tremendous variety of traditional and new and unusual ideas in food and drink.

Hundreds of singers from local Rock choirs entertain on all four days, a joy to watch as they

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“Our Fine Food Fair brings together the most mouth-watering array of flavours and smells, come and taste the tremendous variety of traditional and new and unusual ideas in food and drink”

perform numbers both old and new.

Roving street entertainers will pop all over The Frost Fair to entertain young and old, can you see how our “close up” magician does his tricks?

Father Christmas, courtesy of Hatfield Rotary Club, is here to see and meet and, with his helper elves, he’ll answer your “Santa letters” he’s located in his Santa dell, in The Stable Yard. His Elves will take a special picture and mail it to you in time for Christmas.

Hatfield House Gift Shop and all The Stable Yard retailers have their special Christmas stock – you won’t find these on the high street!

This year we are pleased to welcome Willow Foundation as our partner charity with their stall and information centre.

When you need a break there’s dining in The Coach House Restaurant, tea and coffee around the fair and lots of street food beside the large marquees on Georges park and to arm you up Andy brings hid hot mulled wine from Yorkshire – tantalising smell and tastes even better.

If you’re feeling creative then join in The Drop in Creative Christmas Decorating Workshops for innovative and highly effective decorative ideas and skills with flowers and greenery by local flower arrangers from The National Association of Flower Arrangers located in The Old Palace.

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Join In The Festive Fun With The

IDEAL HOME SHOW AT CHRISTMAS

Get Christmas wrapped up early this year with the Ideal Home Show at Christmas, featuring everything you need from inspiration and gifts to decorations and festive fare.

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eturning to London Olympia for its seventh consecutive year from the 22 to 26 November with a special late-night opening on Thursday evening, the event features eight dedicated sections across home and lifestyle including interiors and home accessories; home improvements and outdoor living; style; Christmas decorations; kitchenware; the Pet Pavilion and more.

The Eat and Drink Festival 2017 runs alongside the show and brings together artisan food producers, street food vendors and mixologists as well as highlyrespected celebrity chefs to celebrate the best in Christmas cuisine ahead of the festive season.

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With an entertaining line-up of household names, the show’s four stages feature an exciting timetable of experts across the worlds of interiors, Christmas etiquette, fashion, gift-wrapping, decorations and cookery. Gino D’Acampo, Gregg Wallace, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Katie Piper and Rosemary Shrager are among the impressive celebrity roster.

Christmas-lover Gregg Wallace says: “Love Christmas, bring it on! Roast potatoes, stuffing, quality gravy and of course, big thick sticky puddings! All of this, a couple of bottles of wine and your loved ones around you, what could be better!” Gregg will be sharing his recipes for chestnut soup with bacon along with his Christmasinspired bread ‘n’ butter pudding from the show’s

“For me, cooking at Christmas is about providing the wow factor while keeping it simple,” says Gino D’Acampo. “I can’t wait to get on stage and have some real Gino-style fun. And this year I’m going to be doing something I’ve never done before at the show.

As well as cooking up something delicious, I’m going to host my first live question and answer session with the audience. Ask me anything. You have been warned ...”

Foodie Stage.

Italian cook Gino D’Acampo also takes to the Foodie Stage to share his tips on creating the perfect Italian Christmas. D’Acampo says “Christmas is a fantastic time of year, Brussels sprouts are one of my favourite vegetables. I can’t understand why people turn their noses up at them; there are lots of delicious ways to serve them other than boiling them to death. The main thing: don’t overcook them ... they’re delicious!”.

In the Christmas Theatre, Vanessa Feltz and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen give their take on this year’s interior trends and decorating for Christmas, while TV beauty expert Hayley Sparkes offers advice on looks for the Christmas party season.

“Decorating for Christmas is one of my favourite annual activities. I encourage everyone to really go for it with their decorations, be crazy, be vibrant and share the festive spirit however and wherever they can”, says interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

When looking to relax, the show’s Pamper Lounge is the perfect place to indulge in soothing beauty treatments. After, enjoy a glass of fizz in the show’s Champagne Bar or visit the new Aprés Ski Bar, where festive favourites such as mulled wine and fondues are available for those wanting an early taste of Christmas.

With children aged 15 and under entering free, the show is a great day out for all the family.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk or by phone on 0844 209 7330.

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VENUS IN FUR N

atalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, The Tudors) and David Oakes (Victoria) star in the West End premiere of VENUS IN FUR now playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Directed by Patrick Marber, this critically acclaimed Broadway smash-hit by David Ives premiered off Broadway in 2010 before transferring to the Manhattan Theatre Club in November 2011, and receives its West End premiere this autumn.

Set in downtown Manhattan, VENUS IN FUR tells the story of enigmatic actress Vanda Jordan who appears unannounced for an audition with writer-director Thomas Novachek. Vanda is determined to land the leading role in his new production – despite seeming wrong for the part – and over the evening that follows, their charged meeting becomes a seductive dance to the end.

Director Patrick Marber is joined by an awardwinning creative team with design by Rob Howell, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, composition and sound

by Tom Gibbons and Ilene Starger as Casting Director, and provides over 200 seats at £15 for every performance.

VENUS IN FUR is an intoxicating dark comedy of desire and fantasy now playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited season.

Theatre Royal Haymarket Strictly Limited season until 9 December 020 7930 8800 VenusOnStage.com Rehearsal photos by Darren Bell.

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HIT PLAY INK OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS

‘A huge 5-star hit’ – Evening Standard

‘Hold the front page: This one’s a smasher’ – Time Out

‘A play for today. The blazingly talented James Graham has penned a super, soaraway smash.’

– The Daily Telegraph

Fleet Street. 1969. The Sun rises. A young and rebellious Rupert Murdoch asks the impossible and launches The Sun’s first editor’s quest: to give the people what they want.

No matter the cost.

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ollowing a sell-out season at the Almeida Theatre, Ink, by James Graham, the playwright known for his gripping, political writing (This House, Labour of Love) has opened in the West End at the Duke of York’s theatre to 5 star reviews.

Set on Fleet Street in 1969, Ink tells the story of the Sun newspaper’s rebirth under media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The play opens with Murdoch’s Photography: Marc Brenner

momentous decision to purchase the failing broadsheet title and transform it into a brand new tabloid. To do this, Murdoch approaches Larry Lamb and launches The Sun’s first editor’s quest: to give the people what they want. No matter the cost.

Ink stars Bertie Carvel (Dr Foster, Matilda – for which he won an Olivier Award) as Rupert Murdoch and Richard Coyle (The Lover/The Collection) as Larry Lamb.

Directed by the Almeida Theatre’s artistic director Rupert Goold and with a fantastical set by designer Bunny Christie, Ink is undoubtedly an unmissable theatrical event which brings to life the birth of this country’s most influential newspaper.

Duke of York’s Theatre. Strictly Limited season until 6 January. To book tickets visit InkthePlay.com or call 0844 871 7623

‘Sharper than a paper cut. It’s a hell of a story delivered with flair and vivid humanity’ – The Times

‘A hilarious and gripping piece of theatre.’

– The Guardian

‘The timing of Ink couldn’t be better’ – The I

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Say ‘I do’ to Luton Hoo Hotel’s Wedding Showcase this October Wedding-planning couples looking to find the venue of their dreams should mark Thursday 19 October in their diaries as luxury five-star hotel, Luton Hoo, opens its doors for an exclusive wedding showcase.

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tarting at 5pm, the free-to-attend event will offer couples the chance to discover everything Luton Hoo has to offer. Enjoy Champagne and canapés whilst exploring their beautiful bedrooms and stunning wedding suites, licensed for civil ceremonies.

Steeped in history and standing proudly in over 1,000 acres of glorious grounds and parklands, Luton Hoo offers couples a picture-perfect backdrop to their special day. Voted as the “Best Wedding Hotel” at the Best Loved Hotels Awards in 2016, it boasts resplendent marble interiors and beautiful period rooms, such as the Romanov suite, a converted Russian Orthodox Chapel and the Fabergé Suite, with pillars, alcoves and artworks.

Those choosing to get married at Luton Hoo will

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walk in the footsteps of royalty too, as this is where Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh spent part of their honeymoon and have visited for past wedding anniversaries.

Throughout the event, the hotel’s experienced wedding coordinators will be offering show rounds of the stunning suites, with many of the rooms dressed for a wedding so couples can truly visualise what their special day could look like at Luton Hoo. Additionally, a carefully chosen selection of the hotel’s local suppliers will be in attendance on the day, showcasing all the extra touches that will help bring your wedding day to life.

To find out more about how Luton Hoo Hotel can make all your wedding dreams come true, please visit www.lutonhoo.co.uk/weddingshowcase-evening.

“Steeped in history and standing proudly in over 1,000 acres of glorious grounds and parklands, Luton Hoo offers couples a pictureperfect backdrop to their special day”

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HALLOWEEN AT RIVERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE

Don’t miss a spooooooky spectacular in Hemel Hempstead this Halloween, as free fun arrives at Riverside Shopping Centre.

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ind your scariest fancy dress and head to the shopping centre on Saturday 28th October, from 11am to 4pm for activities, arts & crafts and more.

Join in arts & creepy crafts workshops creating Halloween lanterns, meet some super spooky characters, plus free face painting for all young shoppers to look extra scary!

Pick up a treasure map and follow the spooky treasure hunt around Riverside to find all the clues.

Return your map for a sweet treat (or trick!) and to be entered into an overall draw to win a fang-tastic prize.

Stores at Riverside are also full of fancy dress costumes, spooky stories, sweet treats and more perfect for Halloween. Shop now at TK Maxx, Next, H&M, Waterstones and Debenhams.

Play centre Jungle Mania at Riverside are also host to their very own Halloween party on Friday 27th October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

This exclusive ticket-only event features spooky games, party snacks, fancy dress parade, soft play

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time plus prizes for the best dressed boy & girl.

Tickets cost £8.50 per child, and are on sale now.

To book your space, simply call Jungle Mania on 01442 905989. Hurry as there’s limited availability!

Riverside Shopping Centre makes the perfect destination for a day’s shopping. Visit leading brands for fashion for the whole family including Topshop, Next, H&M, Monsoon, Debenhams and Pandora.

Find homewares in store at TK Maxx, Laura Ashley Let the kids play the day away at new play centre Jungle Mania, and stop off for a sweet treat at Sprinkles afterwards. There’s also Toys ‘R’ Us where you’ll find the latest toys, games, gift ideas and fun for all the family at home.

Stop & refresh whilst you’re visiting took with a coffee and cake at Starbucks and Costa (located in Debenhams), plus a tasty dinner or lunch at Pizza Express.

For more information, visit www.riversidehemel.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Edge Grove opens new leading-edge Pre-School in Radlett

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ollowing the increasing demand for places at Edge Grove, the school is excited to be extending its current Nursery provision this September with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Pre-School in Church Lane, Aldenham Village.

The new Edge Grove Pre-School offers a firstclass dedicated facility specifically designed for its youngest pupils. The purpose built co-educational Pre-School will be a safe and stimulating ageappropriate environment for ages 3-4 years and has space for 40 children. Located very near to the main Edge Grove site, it will retain close links with the neighbouring larger school and provide regular visits for the children to the main Edge Grove school grounds.

Edge Grove continually looks to innovate, offer a dynamic and unique curriculum and ensure that its pupils are taken to exciting and inspirational places. Learning environments in education are changing beyond all recognition today and the new Edge Grove Pre-School is no exception. Building work has been managed by an experienced and highly creative Early Years designer, in conjunction with the school architects. Gone are the traditional classrooms filled with uniform tables and chairs and in their place are new cutting-edge learning zones, all inter-connected allowing free flow around the building, independent choice of activity for children and a bright and modern space that is both engaging and innovative. The outdoor areas have been carefully planned and developed to complement

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the indoor zones and further enhance the children’s learning, creativity and independence. A mud pie kitchen, den building area, huge sand pit, covered stage and seating, climbing frames and balance beams together with a huge road fully marked with traffic lights and, garage and petrol station mean there will never be a dull moment!

Entry to the Pre-School is selective and involves attendance at a 3+ Assessment. To find out more and arrange a visit to tour Edge Grove or the new Edge Grove Pre-School please visit www.edgegrove.com, email admissions@edgegrove.com or call 01923 855724. The next Open Morning is on Saturday 7th October 2017 at 10am -12pm.

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ishop’s Stortford College is one of the UK’s top 20 performing independent co-educational day and boarding schools for pupils aged 4 to 18 and is consistently ranked within the top 100 independent schools in the country (based on A Level results). As three schools in one (Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School) the College is large enough to provide an exceptional range of opportunities, yet small enough for individuals to feel known and valued.

The College is passionate about the value of an all-round education and life at Bishop’s Stortford College is packed with opportunities outside the classroom. The community is happy and down-toearth yet breadth of experience is woven into daily life. Pupils are immersed in an environment of wholehearted participation and discovery, making the most of their potential academically, as well as in sport, music, visual arts, drama and many other activities.

Pupils develop confidence as they succeed and stimulate their desire to learn. The infectious enthusiasm and dedication of teachers encourages, challenges and excites every pupil to achieve his or her best across a broad curriculum. In 2017, Sixth Form students achieved a 100% pass rate at A level; almost a quarter of all results were A* and 37% of pupils achieved at least 3 or more A/A*. At GCSE 70% of results were A*/A and 99.4% A*/C. Following their Inspection by the ISI in March 2017, the College received the headline judgement ‘Excellent’, the highest achievable, with inspectors

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reporting, “The school successfully meets its aim to be a place of learning with a broad and balanced curriculum that enables pupils to fulfill their potential in everything they undertake.” Academic Achievement and Personal Development were also deemed to be ‘Excellent’ across all three sections of the College. Inspectors further noted that, “Pupils have high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem combined with a courteous and friendly demeanour.

They are resilient and determined to make the most of their abilities and potential.”

Interested parents and pupils can visit the College, view their facilities, talk to staff, current pupils and parents at their forthcoming Open Morning, for all stages of entry, on Saturday 23rd September, from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Whether visiting the College for the first time, or returning to see more, this is an ideal opportunity to look around all areas of the College and soak up the atmosphere from Pre-Prep through to the Senior School. See for yourself how they “Build Confidence for Life.”

Additionally the Sixth Form Open Morning on 14th October and the Prep School Open Morning on 11th November, will provide opportunities to visit the College on a normal working day, along with guided tours, introductory talks, and the opportunity to talk to current parents and staff.

Further information is available at www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org.

“Pupils develop confidence as they succeed and stimulate their desire to learn”

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The Value of Language Exchanges

by Malcolm Pacey, Head of German, Merchant Taylors’ School

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages declared a languages skills crisis late in 2016. Time abroad on exchange can help boost language skills and motivation for learning ...

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henever I reveal to strangers that I teach languages to secondary students, the response I’m usually offered is one of regret that my conversation partner didn’t pursue his or her language studies past the compulsory level. Being able to speak a foreign language is one of those impressive qualities which sets one apart from the crowd, especially in the highly competitive world of university entry and beyond. Put quite simply, being able to speak a foreign language is something the majority of Brits never master to a high standard, meaning those who do are worthy of being celebrated. Language students show determination, resilience, academic grit and intercultural understanding.

A language exchange can, and should, be a life-changing event. Going abroad, living with a family you’ve never met, attending a school with a significantly different routine and finding new pastimes in a new culture would be a big ask in an English-speaking environment, such as Australia or the US. Throw into this mix the fact that your every interaction needs to be in a language one is still coming to terms with and you have the makings of the kind of experience that enables your son or daughter to grow and mature in a way no other offering from your school’s list of activities and trips can.

Language learning is a slow process, much like learning a musical instrument. Just like an instrument, you need short bursts of daily practice.

With this in mind, both parents and students need to be realistic about what can be achieved in the time made available. Many school exchanges these days are only a week long which, whilst they might help give context to the language and country of focus, will only do so much for fluency. The extended summer break presents an excellent opportunity for young people to go abroad for near on two months. Many schools in Germany, for example, are in session during parts of the British summer break, meaning time can be spent in school (where the bulk of language learning is most likely to occur) as well as experiencing the summer with their host-family.

There’s more to gain than simply practical language skills. Exchange students soon learn to be self-reliant and independent. They need to make informed choices about whom they choose as friends, for example, and how they save or spend their money.

Many parents fret over their son or daughter’s choice of language at school. My advice would simply be to do whatever you can to ensure that, whichever language they’re learning, that they have a positive experience, and come to terms with how to learn languages per se. Once you’ve started to master one, it’s easier to take on a second, or even a third. Whilst many schools offer the chance for your child to take part in a city visit (say, Berlin, Madrid or Paris), opting for either a school-based or a private language exchange programme will, by far, provide the opportunity to make real academic strides in a foreign language. You’re most definitely going to say something embarrassing and destroy an intricate ballroom dance routine for ten German couples because you have no idea what you’re doing (not that this ever happened to me!), but the language skills, self-confidence and independence that an exchange equips young people with make such small shortcomings worthwhile.

I don’t have a gift. I also don’t have any German background. I simply did a three-month exchange to Hanover after Year 11. I managed it, and so will your child. www.mtsn.org.uk

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,000 runners have already secured their spot in the very first half marathon to go through both the City of London and Westminster.

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a brand new, closed road charity run taking place for the first time on 25 March 2018.

Public entry to the London landmarks Half Marathon has now sold out, but the aim is to raise £4 million between Tommy’s and 100 participating charities who will take the other 5,000 spots.

Many charities still have space available including Tommy’s, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Cancer Research UK, Mind, Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate Cancer UK and Make-A-Wish.

In total 10,000 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street and have fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, the Shard, the Tower of London and the London Eye. The event is not your average half marathon, as it will celebrate London’s ‘quirky and hidden’ history, giving participants the chance to explore the capital while running a route like no other. For example, runners will experience a ‘bowler hat send-off ’ in true London style as the race starts by the world’s oldest hat shop Lock & Co, where the bowler hat originated from in 1849.

Themed cheer stations will also give runners and spectators a glimpse into London’s incredible history. From Victorian postmen to suffragettes to Roman Gladiators, runners will smile at every mile hearing the cheers from Londoners gone by. And at the finish line runners will receive their medal in style from a famous character from the city’s history such as Dick Whittington and his cat or Henry VIII. The route will be lined with London’s amazing singers, dancers, bands and musicians – entertaining you every step of the way.

The event is the brainchild of baby charity Tommy’s, who have spent two and a half years developing the event to benefit the entire charity sector. With their offices based in the heart of the City, Tommy’s noticed a gap in the market, realising a central London half marathon taking in the City and all of the Capital’s landmarks did not exist.

Tommy’s therefore took the decision to pursue developing and launching a new central London half marathon to benefit both themselves, and many other charities too.

Tommy’s is delighted to be launching this exciting new event with the support of Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation. Just Giving are the official fundraising partner and the event will be delivered on the day by Human Race.

Lia Bowman, Director at the London Landmarks Half Marathon commented, “After 2.5 years of planning, we are so excited to bring this new event to our capital and are over the moon that public entry has sold out so quickly. We are looking forward to raising millions of pounds for charities and giving runners and spectators a day they will remember and talk about for a long time!

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The London Landmarks Half Marathon 25 March 2018

MORE INFORMATION For further details on the event, route and to secure your charity spot please visit: www.llhm.co.uk

For more information about Tommy’s visit www.tommys.org

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London’s most stylish car show returns The Regent Street Motor Show, Saturday 4 November 2017, 10.30am - 4pm

About London Motor Week: The Regent Street Motor Show is an integral part of the Royal Automobile Club’s London Motor Week, which in 2017 incorporates the following events:

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he Regent Street Motor Show is the largest free-to-view motor show in the UK, celebrating more than 125 years of motoring on London’s premier shopping street.

The capital’s renowned thoroughfare will once again turn back the clock to a time when the newfangled horseless carriage first took patrons to the street that original architect John Nash envisaged as filled with ‘shops appropriated to articles of fashion and taste’.

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Regent Street will be filled with cars from the past, present and future as mouth-watering classics are put on display alongside the latest future-proof low and zero emission electric and hybrid vehicles from leading manufacturers.

The centre of attention for many of the 400,000-plus visitors will be the annual Veteran Car Concours d’Elegance. Held the day before the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox, the Concours d’Elegance will see around 100 of these remarkable motoring pioneers on display.

In keeping with the spirit of the event, many of the drivers and passengers will dress in period costume, reflecting the fashions of the era… fashions just like those that might have been purchased from Regent Street at the end of the 19th century.

The first Regent Street Motor Show was staged in 2005 and it has now become a hugely popular must-see spectacle, attracting vast crowds keen not only to see the cars and take test drives in the latest machinery but also enjoy street entertainment from dance troupes and a motorcycle stunt team.

The event is a great day out, offering a wealth of activities for the family to enjoy. And you see it all while enjoying a leisurely browse around the shops.

Best of all, it’s totally free.

For all the latest news and information, please visit: www.regentstreetmotorshow.com

Tuesday 31 October: The Royal Automobile Club Motoring Lectures and the Art of Motoring Exhibition Wednesday 1 November: Dewar Trophy Presentation Lunch and Motoring Book of the Year Awards Thursday 2 November: Royal Automobile Club Motoring Forum Friday 3 November: Bonhams Veteran Car Run Auction Saturday 4 November: Regent Street Motor Show Sunday 5 November: Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox For further information on London Motor Week, go to: www.londonmotorweek.co.uk

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ICONOCLASTS ART OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM UNTIL 7 JANUARY 2018, SAATCHI GALLERY

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aatchi Gallery presents a major new exhibition featuring the work of thirteen contemporary artists.

Iconoclasts explores the experimental and often transformational practices of a small group of groundbreaking artists, inviting us to engage anew with what modern day iconoclasm might be.

By using a myriad of unusual image-making practices - from branding imagery onto human skin to sculpting curving structures out of crow feathers - these artists are breaking the mould, ushering in a

About Saatchi Gallery The Saatchi Gallery was founded in 1985 with the aim of bringing contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible and make it accessible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. Over the last five years the Saatchi Gallery has hosted ten out of the top 15 most visited exhibitions in London, according to The Art Newspaper’s survey of international museum attendance, and also has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all the Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.

Saatchi Gallery

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new age of artistic defiance through their resistance of typical artistic processes and their personal interpretations of cultural mores.

As an act, iconoclasm historically holds both religious and progressive connotations. However, 21st century culture has eroded the radicalism of this concept, and artists are now questioning the intrinsic nature of iconoclasm itself by scrutinizing what defines a work of art.

While this group cannot be described as iconoclasts in the traditional sense of the word, they are all driven by an iconoclastic urge, which manifests itself in the intriguingly diverse and often destructive ways they produce art. A startling number of materials and techniques cohabit in one exhibition, where abstraction, figuration, creation and deconstruction combine.

At a time when the very notion of iconoclasm has seemingly become mainstream, Iconoclasts brings together the work of thirteen distinct contemporary figures, seeking to examine what it means to be an iconoclast today.

Iconoclasts features the work of Maurizio Anzeri, Matthew Chambers, Daniel Crews-Chubb, Josh Faught, Aaron Fowler, Danny Fox, Makiko Kudo, Dale Lewis, Thomas Mailaender, Kate MccGwire, Renee So, Douglas White and Alexi Williams-Wynn.

Entry to the exhibition is free.

For more details, visit www.saatchigallery.com Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s HQ,, King’s Road, SW3 4RY

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Luxury goes compact at Lexus Hatfield with the Lexus CT hybrid.

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well earnt reputation for advanced technology, efficiency and compact luxury precedes the Lexus CT hybrid, and now thanks to a model refresh, the luxury hatchback now has the braver sportier styling to match.

Premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, this evolved version of the CT hybrid is now available to order from Lexus Hatfield.

Dedicated to providing a luxury experience and exceptional customer service, Lexus Hatfield is a well-established official Lexus dealership, having served Hertfordshire for many years.

Whether you are interested in the CT hybrid, the exciting new LC sports coupe or a model inbetween, welcoming and experienced specialists will help find the right new or approved-used Lexus for you. The state-of-the-art centre also offers servicing, genuine Lexus parts and accessories.

Luxury comes as standard with Lexus and the CT demonstrates this in the refined hatchback.

The advanced Lexus safety system and 10.3in infotainment system come as standard across the range; equivalent technology would cost you upwards of £1500 with any other premium brand.

Driving the CT you’ll experience smooth and comfortable performance; whilst precise and controlled road hold results in feeling firmly connected to the road, especially when cornering.

The hatchback has three driving modes to suit your driving style or mood: ECO mode for maximum efficiency, NORMAL for everyday driving comfort and SPORT for dynamic performance.

Featuring Lexus hybrid technology, that has been perfected over the last 13 years, the CT effortlessly combines the power of a petrol engine and the economy of an electric motor. Seamlessly and automatically switching between the two power-sources as you drive, the optimum choice of balanced power and efficiency is made for you, 4 6 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

leaving you to just enjoy the drive.

There is no need to charge and nothing to plug in. The advanced, compact battery is charged as you drive and always ready to go. Many of the specialists at Lexus Hatfield have been with the brand since the launch of Lexus hybrid in 2004 meaning there isn’t a better place to purchase your luxury hybrid in Hertfordshire.

The Lexus CT hybrid starts at £22,585 and is available at Lexus Hatfield now.

Book your appointment with one of their friendly specialists today.

Lexus Hatfield, 172 Great North Road, Hatfield AL9 5JN; 01702 252100; www.lexus.co.uk/hatfield

“Driving the CT you’ll experience smooth and comfortable performance”

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MUSEUMS AT NIGHT Halloween Escapades and Half Term Fun M

useums at Night, the UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage, produced by arts charity Culture24 is back for Halloween! During the festival, hundreds of museums, galleries and historic spaces all over the UK will be opening their doors after dark to put on a fantastic array of special events - many of which will have a Halloween theme. From spooky torch-lit tours and Halloween storytelling to Fright Nights, there is something to send a shiver down even the most hardened spine!

Here are just some of the haunting experiences taking place in London….

FAMILY FRIENDLY NIGHTS Late at the Natural History Museum 27th October, 6pm – 10pm Looking for a fun, free Friday night out? Visit the Museum by night. Eat, drink, see exhibitions, science demos and more. See specimens from the Museum collection, including the new 25.2-metre star attraction, Hope the blue whale, suspended from the ceiling of Hintze Hall.

The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD

London’s Night Owls Halloween Sleepover, Museum of London 27th October & 28th October, 6pm – 10pm.

What happens in the museum once the doors close for the night? Trick-or-treat your way around the galleries and solve a spooky crime by torchlight with the help of a mysterious character. Terrifying tales from Victorian London include the monstrous story of Dr Jekyll and the strange encounters at Sweeney Todd’s barber during an interactive storytelling session.

Museum of London, London Wall, City of London, EC2Y 5HN

Dickens After Dark: A Halloween Special, Charles Dickens Museum 26th October, 6pm – 10pm On All Hallow’s Eve, the only night of the year dedicated to telling stories of the dearly departed, you can experience Dickens’s home as if the author himself had just stepped out the door. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the atmospheric rooms and experience just what it was like to be in a Victorian home after dark. There will be a candlelit bar open throughout the evening to help ward off the chills of this dark and mysterious night.

The Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX 4 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

26 – 28 October 2017 ADULTS ONLY Thursday late: Venice in focus, Buckingham Palace 26th October, 6.30pm – 9pm Explore the delights and wonders that Venice has to offer at this evening celebrating Venetian culture.

Uncover new perspectives on Venice with talks from Jonathan Keates, Chairman of Venice in Peril, and photographer Sarah Quill, and then explore Canaletto’s birthplace with a sensory tour of the city. Sample Venetian food with a complimentary glass of prosecco and enjoy viewing the exhibition accompanied by Venetian music.

The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA

Late at the Gate Ye Olde Tavern Quiz: MUSEUM OF the Order of St John 26th October, 6pm-9.30pm Hail thee, hail thee, history enthusiasts, seekers of the Holy Grail and fans of a good pint of ale! Join in at the home of the Knights Hospitaller for a quiz to test your medieval knowledge. Enjoy a tankard of beer or a glass of fine wine from the Jerusalem Tavern as you puzzle over a game of thrones or some Latin scrawl. Who will emerge as the most enlightened? Quiz will begin at 7pm. Team tickets are £30, maximum team size is 6 people.

St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane, London EC1M 4DA

Library of Screams, Strawberry Hill House 26th October, 8pm-9.30pm Join the mysterious librarian, Nathaniel Caldicott as he shares several curious tales of the macabre and the mysterious including brand new adaptations of some timeless tales of terror by W F Harvey and E Nesbit. Phillip Jennings performs a new promenade show using the atmospheric spaces and creepy Woodland Walk of Strawberry Hill House & Garden, Horace Walpole’s little gothic castle.The macabre tales start 8pm, wrap up warm or it won’t only be your spine that’s chilled.

Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST Full listings of all events can be found at www. museumsatnight.org.uk. Many events are free.

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The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Celebrating the history of French Motoring

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he Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox, takes place on Sunday 5 November, providing a magnificent spectacle and offering members of the public a rare opportunity to watch more than 400 pre-1905 veteran vehicles embark upon a 60-mile journey from Hyde Park to Madeira Drive on Brighton’s seafront.

In true tradition, the 2017 Run takes place on the first Sunday of November at the break of dawn, just before 7am, and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 14 November 1896, which celebrated the passing into law of the Locomotives on the Highway Act. It was this Act that raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 mph to 14 mph and abolished the requirement for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot waving a red flag. The Locomotive Act was still widely known as the ‘Red Flag Act’ and, to mark this milestone, a red flag was symbolically ripped in half at the start of the Emancipation Run, just as it is today.

In 2017, more than 120 years after the very first Run was held, the event aims to follow in the footsteps of last year’s success, which saw one of the best finish-rates to date. Year after year, the Run sees a great number of French automobiles join the comradery. In 2016, a remarkable 49 per cent of all entries were French-manufactured vehicles – and, in recognition of all the French automobiles and participants, this year the Run is celebrating French Motoring and its contributions to the industry.

This year also introduces a new route. On leaving Hyde Park, the veteran cars will pass many

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well-known landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Horseguards and Big Ben before crossing Westminster Bridge. Participants will then leave London via Kennington, Clapham and Morden, passing through Balham.

After Morden, the revised route by-passes Sutton on the A217 to Banstead, Tadworth and Reigate before re-joining the traditional route at Redhill.

From here it takes the A23 to Horley and the midway halt at Crawley. A special viewing area in Crawley High Street has been established for the thousands of spectators who turn out to support the Veteran Car Run. From Crawley, the route heads to Brighton via Pease Pottage, Staplefield, Cuckfield, Ansty, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Clayton where it joins the A23 for the run into the finish at Madeira Drive.

The new route will ensure there are plenty of fabulous viewing spots for the many thousands of spectators who line the streets to wave the veterans on their way.

The Run is just one element of the Royal Automobile Club’s London Motor Week, which includes the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show, to be held on Saturday 4 November.

The Veteran Car Run is supported by Title Partner: Bonhams, Official Partners: Hiscox, Your London Airport Gatwick, Harrods, Abels, Visit Brighton, Chopard, Hagerty, Hattingley Valley, RAC Motoring Services and Total, and Manufacturer Patrons: Honda and Renault.

For more details please visit www.veterancarrun.com

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Families At the Savoy

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he Savoy is the perfect setting for families planning a trip to London. Their team are dedicated to creating an unforgettable luxury experience for both adults and children, and the hotel is perfectly located to explore all that this vibrant city has to offer.

Additional services available on request: Alcohol removal services Luggage storage Pay TV channel blocking:

Amenities • Baby cots, roll-away beds and bed side rails available upon request • Connecting rooms and suites available upon request (subject to availability) • Children’s Welcome Kit • Baby bathtub • Children’s bathroom amenities, bathrobes, slippers and clothes hangers • Bottle warmers • Highchairs • Baby prams/strollers • In-room games consoles • DVD & CD players • Ipod docking station • 10m swimming pool situated in its own atrium and filled with natural light (Please note children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times) Please note:: All amenities are available on request and subject to availability.

Babysitting The Savoy uses the services of Rockabye Babysitters, a well renowned babysitting company in London. Please contact the Housekeeping department for assistance.

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For more details, and to make your reservation, please visit www.fairmont.com/savoy.

Dining Children are welcome in Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Simpson’s-In-The-Strand, the Thames Foyer and Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill.

The Savoy, Strand, London, WC2R 0EU. Tel: 020 7836 4343

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Some resorts have a beautiful view.

Ours has thousands.

Introducing Celebrity EdgeSM, a revolutionary new ship designed to leave the future behind. With spectacular two-story Edge Villas, featuring panoramic views, personal butler service, direct access to the exclusive sundeck and pool, as well as private dining and the concierge lounge.

Celebrity Edge stands apart from anything else at sea.

Bookings now open for winter 2018 Caribbean sailings.

Limited availability.

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Celebrity Edge and Edge are trademarks of Celebrity Cruises. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.

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& beauty – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i ma g e : R A V I J A IN , RI V E RB A N K S C L INI C

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BEAUTY & FASHION time to sparkle There are tons of glitter lipsticks on the market, but the difference here is that it’s a liquid formula that ends up both matte and glitter. The formula is creamy and glides on easily like a gloss, then dries to a matte finish with almost no glitter visible. You’re then instructed to press your lips to unleash the sparkle. And it really works. Why? Because when the liquid dries the glitter particles are trapped beneath the surface, but by pressing your lips together they’re released, resulting in one seriously dazzling pout. Glitter Flip, you’ve been well worth the wait.

Ciate Glitter Flip Transforming Glitter Liquid Lipstick, £17 www.ciatelondon.com

SHOP IN STYLE With it’s pretty flamingo pattern of pink birds on a blue background, this shoulder bag is great for travelling, going to the beach, shopping or to give as a gift. Fun, funky and practical, it wins on every front! Matching products available, including washbag and make-up bag.

Flamingo Bag, £12; www.tch.net

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GORGEOUS GEOMETRICS Step up your fashion game with the new Stepping Stones range from Collier Campbell. Featuring a half moon washbag and a wool scarf. This funky geometric design features a triangular repeat pattern containing some of the key Aw17 colours such as warm grey, plum purple, mustard yellow, lush green, pastel mint, powder blue and a coral shade that is a dead ringer for Pantone’s Copper Tan. Stepping Stones Half Moon Wash Bag, £20; Stepping Stones Wool Scarf; £49; www. colliercampbell.com 6 0 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

Get ready for colder days in style with the Luxe Cashmere Winterwear range from Somerville Scarves Extremely comfortable and gorgeously soft, these pompom hats and wrist warmers are the ideal accessory to be seen in this winter.

Cashmere Wrist Warmers, Plain, £38, Leopard Print, £40; Cashmere & Fur Pom Pom Hats, £80; www.cotswoldtrading.com

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A NEW YOU

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re you struggling to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat? Or maybe you have areas of loose, sagging skin which make you feel self conscious? You are not alone; many of us lead a healthy lifestyle yet still suffer from these problems.

It may be time to consider 3D Lipo, the nonsurgical alternative to liposuction.

Fat Reduction Treatments

Loved by celebrities including Amy Childs, Coleen Rooney and Patsy Kensit, the revolutionary nonsurgical 3D Lipo treatments target fat removal and skin tightening.

At Rebecca Jade we offer four different options for destroying fat cells and improving the appearance of problem areas: • Cavitation and Cryolipolysis (fat freezing) for fat reduction.

• Radio Frequency and HIFU for skin tightening for cellulite reduction.

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“…after a couple of sessions, I actually started to notice a difference – it’s incredible! The sessions are not long or painful either, so ...I can carry on with my day without having to worry about recovering which is perfect” – Amy Childs

Non-invasive 3D Lipo Fat Removal Using the latest state-of-the-art technology these proven treatments are non-invasive and provide long-lasting results with no downtime – so you can get on with your life straight away.

In this blog our 3D Lipo expert Roxy explains what to expect when you have a 3D Lipo treatment and the likely results.

3D Lipo Cryolipolysis: A Risk-Free Alternative to Liposuction

Cryolipolysis is a highly effective one-off treatment to reduce body fat. This painless procedure utilises cold air to cool fat cells to -6°c, so the cells are frozen and can no longer survive. As the treatment

“Using the latest state-of-the-art technology these proven treatments are non-invasive”

is incredibly targeted, only fat cells are affected.

The destroyed fat cells are broken down and dispersed naturally by your body which then eliminates them from your system as it would normal food waste.

Roxy says “This is a highly effective treatment for bingo wings, flabby stomachs and thighs. My clients see a remarkable improvement, some in as little as 3 weeks, but with most seeing changes after 2 months.

The process has been described as tingly but the area usually goes numb quite quickly so there is little sensation overall.”

Cryolipolysis is a risk-free alternative to liposuction and only requires one treatment as it provides permanent fat removal; however additional sessions can be booked if needed at 6 month intervals.

3D Lipo Radio Frequency For Skin Tightening

3D Lipo Cavitation Eliminates Unwanted Body Fat

Are you concerned about sagging and slackening skin? Then Radio Frequency is for you. It can treat any part of the body, including the face, dramatically tightening loose skin.

Focus fractional RF energy heats the skin tissue, which in turn accelerates the production of new collagen and elastin fibres, causing a plumping effect and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

“The skin is left smoother, defined and more youthful looking. It’s perfect for ‘crow’s feet’, the forehead, upper lip, neck and sagging jowls. This skin tightening treatment is also suitable for the abdomen and arms and many clients have described the sensation as relaxing, like a warm massage” enthuses Roxy.

A course of 6-8 treatments is recommended as well as ongoing maintenance to enjoy the full benefits of this remarkable procedure.

“I’m absolutely loving 3D Lipo! It’s so effective and quick – what’s not to like about it?! I can see a change in my body with every treatment and I couldn’t recommend it enough.” – Patsy Kensit

“Cavitation (again using the 3D technology) can target almost any part of the body using ultrasound waves to break down fat cells. The results are instant which my clients love!” explains Roxy.

The treatment harnesses ultrasound waves to target troublesome areas; bubbles are created within the cells then heat and vibrations are applied which effectively break down the fat. Similar to Cryolipolysis, the unwanted fat cells are then dispersed through your body’s normal channels.

The process is painless, though you may experience a vibrating or warm feeling however all effects are harmless.

“Inch loss is instant but most people see a dramatic change after 4 weeks (though everyone is different.) I recommend a course of 6 – 8 treatments and then monthly maintenance for maximum results.”

At Rebecca Jade we offer a non-surgical solution to facelifts: HIFU by 3D Lipo.

The non-invasive, pain-free technique expertly tightens, tones and lifts areas of the face for a younger-looking complexion. Highly focused energy penetrates the skin kick-starting collagen production for a plumped up, smoother surface. Your skin is rejuvenated and noticeably firmer.

“This is the ideal treatment for those seeking to tighten particular areas such as the brow, jowls and laughter lines,” says Roxy. “It reduces wrinkles and contours the face for beautiful results. It’s definitely one of our most sought after anti-ageing treatments.”

For more information regarding 3D Lipo or to book a complimentary consultation with one of our specialists please call our friendly team 01582 280078.

Why not book a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced therapists? We’d be happy to answer all of your questions, call 01582 280078.

“The skin is left smoother, defined and more youthful looking. It’s perfect for ‘crow’s feet’, the forehead, upper lip, neck and sagging jowls”

3D Lipo: Non-surgical Facelift

“The non-invasive, pain-free technique expertly tightens, tones and lifts areas of the face for a younger-looking complexion”

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LYDIA BRIGHT’S

MAKE-UP MUST-HAVES

Want to get glam like the TOWIE beauty? These are the make-up essentials Lydia can’t live without. WORDS: Katie Wright

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hould you ever stumble upon one of my early TOWIE episodes you’ll rightly argue that make-up wasn’t my forte,” admits Lydia Bright. “I didn’t have a clue what I was doing.

In fact, ‘contouring’ was a word I would have associated with my dad’s tiling company, not my cheekbones.”

But she’s come a long way since debuting on The Only Way is Essex in 2010, and now Lydia is nothing short of a beauty icon, with her nearly 2 million followers on Instagram and Twitter regularly asking for hair and make-up advice whenever the blonde beauty posts a particularly stunning selfie.

“Thanks to TOWIE I’ve been given the ultimate privilege - one-to-one sessions with some of the industry’s most incredible and experienced make-up artists,” she says. “And over the year’s I’ve fortunately learned some amazing techniques from the best in the business.”

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The good news is the 27-year-old is more than happy to share the skills she’s picked up from the pros.

Here, Lydia spills on the five make-up products she uses to get glam every day.

1. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation “Over the years, I’ve tried so many different foundations and I think you just have to find one that really fits. It’s the best one for me because it’s just the right amount of coverage - it covers my spots, but not too much that it covers my freckles, because I like to show my freckles. Also, it’s quite a matte finish and I prefer that.” £32, narscosmetics.co.uk

2. Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette “I love eyeshadow, especially if you’re going out in the evening. I love putting oranges and browns on my eyes because they make my eyes look bluer.” £39.50, urbandecay. co.uk

3. Lord & Berry Back in Black Mascara “I love the wand. It makes your lashes really long and thick and it doesn’t clump.” £14, AllBeauty.com

4. Kiko Invisible Touch Face Fixing Powder “This is great at setting your make-up and getting it to a really nice matte finish and it’s colourless and looks like a talc, so when you put it on, it’s not going to change the shade of your foundation. It’s a really good one.” £10.30, kikocosmetics.com

5. PapayaGold Paw Paw Moisturising Balm

“Thanks to TOWIE I’ve been given the ultimate privilege - one-to-one sessions with some of the industry’s most incredible and experienced make-up artists”

“This is an Australian brand which comes in a red tube. It’s for burns, but it’s also really good as a lip balm. I really suffer with dry skin and cracked lips and this is like a super intensive Vaseline lip balm. It’s really oily and feels lovely and if you put enough on it also acts as a lip gloss.” £5.99, Boots Read more make-up and beauty tips in Live, Laugh, Love, Always, Lydia by Lydia Bright, published

by Orion Spring, priced £16.99.

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Your face is in the safest hands….

Meet Dr Ravi Jain and read about the changing face of the aesthetics industry and his valuable advice for those who are thinking about taking the first steps into more advances anti-ageing treatments and care.

D

r Jain opened Riverbanks Wellness Clinics in Harpenden in 2008.

Specialising in aesthetic medicine for the face and body, the Dr Jain is a global expert on aesthetic consultation and pioneer of the acclaimed “Harmony Consultation”, the benchmark system to enhance and regulate patient satisfaction. With his most recent trips to Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Paris, Dr Ravi Jain regularly travels internationally, training and lecturing 1000’s of clinicians on delivering natural looking results with the minimum amount of treatments.

Dr Ravi Jain leads an esteemed medical team at Riverbanks Wellness which launched in 2008 and has accumulated 5 aesthetic medicine awards along the way. Riverbanks Wellness is registered with the Care Quality Commission and has been voted Best Clinic in the UK on several occasions.

The ethical approach to natural age reversal and healthy skin.

A clear preference for natural-looking results has emerged within the cosmetic beauty industry, with both practitioners and patients advocating the benefits of subtle enhancement. “Patients are seeking extremely natural-looking, almost invisible results” explains Dr Ravi Jain who is at the forefront of the movement and has pioneered the Invisible Aesthetics® method to achieve elusive enhancement while embracing a holistic and ethical approach to procedures.

Increasingly, patients want to have non-invasive procedures to get ahead in business, feel fresher and more confident - quick-fixes can, and do, ignite embarrassing discussions amongst friends, family and colleagues. Dr Jain believes that no one should be able to guess that you’ve had aesthetic work at all, but they’ll certainly see that you look healthier.

“The measure of change should be when someone looks back at an old photo and spots the difference

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at that point, not the other way around”.

Taking the first step into aesthetic procedures can be scary and is a very personal decision. Dr Ravi Jain has compiled a few important questions that should be addressed to help you on your way to younger, healthier you.

Why have I made this decision right at this moment?

This is one of the first questions I ask new clients.

Why have you decided to come to see me today?

The answer could be because of a special occasion coming up, or for no reason in particular and it just feels the right time to take that first step. Perhaps you maybe in need of a boost for a variety of reasons. By asking this question I can understand your reasons and it will set expectations in terms of what treatments are available and suitable for you. Simple questions such as this helps build the foundations to understand you more and to build a long-term skin plan with you.

What results am I expecting from this treatment direction?

Are you being realistic in your perceptions of the effect after the procedure? Do you want to feel fresher or to look several years younger? Do you want to change or enhance a feature? When using injectables correctly, it does not mean you will look

“Do you want to feel fresher or to look several years younger? Do you want to change or enhance a feature?”

dramatically different, and so by setting realistic expectations before the procedure, it creates a trust and honest relationship with your practitioner from the get go.

Do I fully understand the treatment?

Most of my clients, even the ones who have had fillers previously, do not realise that there are different forms of filler. The safest dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid and come in a whole array of preparations and strengths with degrees of firmness and softness and with different consistencies for lifting and blending abilities.

For example, there are different types to lift the cheekbone or emphasise the chin, and another to get rid of a crease or super fine line, and others to simply boost the hydration levels in the skin and stimulate collagen. Not one filler does everything.

To get the most natural effect you have to use a variety to treat the various skins of skin ageing.

Am I aware of any side effects?

Thankfully there are very few serious risks. Side effects with Botox injections are rare, if any, and even minimal effects such as bruising with fillers only affects 1 in 20. Allergic reactions and infection are now so uncommon due to the new modern formulas.

However. To drive the point forwards. You must go to a medical professional. If injections are administered incorrectly, the worst-case scenario could be blindness. This is caused when a small amount of filler is injected into or around a blood vessel that then blocks the blood supply to the eye.

To go to an experienced medical professional is the only way to minimise these risks.

Will, I look older if I decide not to continue the appointments?

This is a common question when I first see a patient. The answer is absolutely not. If you have only had one or two treatments, then the worst is that you will just look as you did before the treatment. However. If you have been having treatments over 2- 3 years or longer, then you should look younger than you did before you started. The treatments will have helped to permanently rejuvenate your skin over time.

How much money do I need to invest for the best results? Should I be looking at these treatments as regular financial addition to my routine.

Ageing is inevitable and we are all getting older therefore there is no one-off treatment that freezes time forever. Our signs of ageing develop continually and present themselves as concerns such as wrinkles, pigmentation changes, loss of elasticity and thinning of tissues such as skin, fat, muscle and bone. There are different types of treatments to address each one of these issues. Botox style treatments are for excessive wrinkles and dermal fillers for tissue thinning and fatty volume loss.

BEFORE

It is true that one treatment of any one of these may give dramatic results, but anyone interested in improving their overall skin health and appearance need to consider an on-going commitment with regular maintenance treatments. Botox style treatments should be repeated every 3 – 4 months for longer term and natural looking results (this doesn’t mean one has to be frozen indefinitely because this usually indicates excessive treatment), Dermal fillers to be repeated every 6- 12 month.

On each appointment, you may not always need treatment on the same areas because different parts of the face age at different rates so the overall goal should be to deliver optimal skin health, with natural results.

Are the treatments addictive?

Medically speaking, the ingredients used are nonaddictive. However, as with any experience you enjoy and that makes you feel great, you want to repeat it. Studies have shown that there are long term psychological benefits when your skin looks its best resulting in improved mood and wellbeing.

This feeling is similar to how you feel after a visit to the hairdressers or if you bought a new luxury item longer duration of satisfaction and improved wellness.

How do I choose my practitioner?

This is very difficult for those who have not got recommendations from friends. We have all been victims to effective marketing and this doesn’t mean the most visible practice is the best. I suggest you choose someone whose work you like, and by talking to friends you know who have had treatments and who look the most natural. It is also not just about the aesthetics. Also find out how they feel after the treatment.

Lastly, make sure they are qualified. Practitioners including the Doctors and nurses should be members of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine or The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. Then create a shortlist and arrange to meet 1-3 of them before you choose to go ahead. Always follow your gut instinct at the initial meeting and if you need further help, then websites such as www.realself.com and www.consultingroom.com are great learning tools as they are independent review sites.

AFTER

“Anyone interested in improving their overall skin health and appearance need to consider an on-going commitment with regular maintenance treatments.”

Dr Rav i Jain

THE DETAILS For more information visit my informative website www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk and subscribe to my email list. Or if you would like to schedule a consultation with one of my aesthetic doctors call 01582762877 to book in.

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Getting your wardrobe ready for Autumn

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s we move into Autumn, it’s out with the old and in with the new with promises of a new season filled with style. But going from one season to another is never easy work. No matter the size of your wardrobe, it will never be big enough to accommodate every item you have. You cannot hang Winter coats next to Summer dresses as you will never be able to see what you have tucked away inside. Now is the perfect time of year to assess how your Autumn/Winter wardrobe is looking and store away your Summer clothes. It’s time to detox your wardrobe and here are five steps on how to get organised for Autumn.

1. ORGANISATION IS KEY You need to be able to see everything you have in your wardrobe otherwise you will just never wear it.

Hang up the important pieces, so you can see the best bits every day. Fold your jeans and stack them so you can see each one, and purge your t-shirt drawer.

2. STORAGE IS IMPORTANT Firstly, make a separate pile for things that aren’t seasonally appropriate anymore and store them until it starts to get warmer. Be ruthless, if you didn’t wear an item at all last year, get rid of it. Then put the remaining pieces in storage boxes where they will not be cluttering up your wardrobe.

3. THE DETOX Start by removing the clothes that are stained, ripped, or faded beyond recognition. Get rid of clothes that don’t fit once and for all. Try everything on, that way you know it fits you and your body shape. Reassess all trend purchases and start building your own style from timeless pieces and clothing that suits your style personality. Lastly, try experimenting with less clothes in your wardrobe, 6 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

you will be surprised how much you wear and love the items you have left yourself with.

4. WHAT DO TO WITH THE CLOTHES YOU DON’T WEAR Make separate mini mountains for family and friends, for charity and for resale. Categorising the items you want to purge from your wardrobe is a great way to keep the process simple.

5. FILLING THE GAPS Now you can see what you have in your wardrobe and you can identify any gaps that you need to fill to pull outfits together. Make a shopping list and stick to it. If you often spend money on things you don’t end up wearing then shop smarter. Before buying a piece refer back to your list and be honest with yourself on whether you will actually wear it or not.

If you do bring the item home, if after one week you haven’t worn it, take it back to the shop before your refund expires.

For more tips on wardrobe de-cluttering then visit Nina’s website - www.edits-styling.com/ blog or to book a wardrobe detox appointment email nina@edits-styling.com.

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NEW LIPSTICKS FOR AUTUMN Pucker up with our pick of the best new lippies.

WORDS: Katie Wright

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ew season fashion drops aren’t the only reason to get excited this time of year – the autumn/winter make-up collections will be landing in stores, too, bringing with them a boatload of lipsticks we think you’re going to love. Whether you’re a glossy girl or an all-matte-everything type, there’s a shade and shine level for you. From barely-there buffs to uber-brights, we’ve rounded up the lippies vying for a place in your make-up bag -– and your heart – this autumn.

Smashbox Be Legendary Triple Tone Lipstick Red Ombre Take the shortcut to an ombre lip with Smashbox’s clever triple-stacked stick. The technique takes a bit of getting used to (you have to turn it upside down to do the lower lip) and you’ll need a liner that matches the outermost shade to get a really clean outline, but the effect is gorgeous, and it’s still a whole lot easier than painting on three separate colours. £17.50, smashbox.co.uk Bourjois Rouge Velvet The Lipstick Rubik’s Cute Matte liquid lipsticks can sometimes feel thick and caked on, but this new solid formula from Bourjois is lightweight without compromising on colour payoff. Love a blue-toned red? Rubik’s Cute (see what they’ve done there?) is the hue to choose. £8.99, Boots MAC Viva Glam Taraji P Henson 2 Lipstick The next iteration of the link-up between MAC and the American actress and writer brings us a gorgeous golden-mahogany lipstick with a subtle metallic sheen. £16.50, maccosmetics.co.uk Nars Audacious Lipstick Louise New to the Audacious Lipstick line-up for autumn are six punchy and pigmented shades, including Louise, a deep opaque blackberry. £25, narscosmetics.co.uk Ainsel Sarong Lipstick New brand Ainsel wants you to forgo trends and find your perfect make-up staples instead, which is why its eight inaugural lipsticks are all classic shades, like Sarong, an uber-bright red with orange undertones. £19.50, ainsel.com RMK Irresistible Glow Lipstick Sheer Beige Part of a collaboration with Japanese designer Taro Horiuchi to mark the brand’s 20th anniversary, this light, pearly-coral gloss is a real complexion-lifter. £22, Selfridges

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Too Faced Melted Latex Liquified Lipstick Safe Word If it’s shine you’re after, it doesn’t get much glossier than this. Too Faced’s wet-look latex lippie comes in 16 succulent shades. We love the Barbie pink Safe Word. £19, Debenhams Pur Cosmetics Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick Oh Bae Pur’s latest matte lipstick range comes in a palette that’s on the more muted side, but the formula is still highly pigmented and long-lasting. Pinkishbrown Oh Bae is our new daytime favourite. £16, FeelUnique.com Mary Kay Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick Naturally Buff Imparting a subtle sheen rather than all-out dazzle, Mary Kay’s Semi-Shine lipsticks come in 12 pinky shades, ideal if you want that ‘your lips but better’ vibe. £14, marykay.co.uk Glamglow Plumprageous Metallic Lip Plumper Treatment Suggestive With plumping properties and a metallic finish, Glamglow’s new liquid lippie promises a Kylie Jenner-level pout - and it really delivers. Choose from Lusty, a pale rose gold or Suggestive, a deep copper brown. £18, FeelUnique.com

“Glamglow’s new liquid lippie promises a Kylie Jenner-level pout - and it really delivers”

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RADIOLOGY AT HADLEY T

he imaging department at Hadley Wood Hospital uses the latest equipment available to provide a full diagnostic imaging service to our patients. We provide a comprehensive range of outpatient investigative procedures in an efficient, comfortable and stress-free environment allowing us to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions..

The state of the art department, which opened in May this year, is equipped to offer a wide range of diagnostic and interventional radiological imaging for adult patients using the most advanced technology available on the market. At Hadley Wood Hospital, we deliver a first-class patient experience and world-class reporting.

Each and every one of our Consultants are part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves on the ability to offer you access to London’s most experienced Consultants, giving you peace of mind that you’re in the safest hands.

At Hadley Wood Hospital imaging department, we offer the following diagnostic imaging services: • Full range of X-Ray procedures • Full range of CT scanning procedures • Full range of MRI scanning procedures • General Ultrasound • Ultrasound guided injections The service is supported by our highly experienced administration team who coordinate scan bookings, appointments and patient reports.

Appointments are available between 8am and 8pm from Monday to Friday with same day appointments often available. Our team are on hand to ensure we find you a suitable appointment time at the earliest availability.

We also provide a second opinion for patients or their referrers, wherever they are in the world, which we can arrange by secure electronic transfer.

To make an appointment or for more information, please call 020 7317 7751 or email: rf.privateenquiries@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can visit our website for more information on treatments and prices www.royalfreehadleywood.com

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“We also provide a second opinion for patients or their referrers, wherever they are in the world�

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SALON TRENDS AT ATELIER A

unique salon experience is at the heart of Atelier Hairdressing and Beauty Rooms in Redbourn, St Albans, thanks to its charmingly restored character from its former life as a public house, The Saracens Head.

Noted for its expertise in colour specialism, the salon offers excellent standards of both haircutting and finishing, while also having built a solid reputation for a growing number of beauty therapy treatments and experiences.

While we stroll into autumn, we asked Karen Hyam, co-owner and colour lead at the awardrecognised salon, to tell us about the latest trending colour services:

Balayage

This trend shows no sign of disappearing. The reason for its appeal is that it’s a versatile, lowmaintenance, colour choice that looks great combined with those natural tones of honey, caramel and creamy blondes.

Balayage can be combined with some cleverly placed face framing hi-lights which is another big trend for autumn/winter, flattering most haircuts and giving clients a bespoke colour result, both lifting and brightening the skin tone for the cooler months ahead.

Here at Atelier we offer a colour blending technique that combines a root smudging service with either hi-lights or balayage that gives a lowmaintenance, sexy undone colour result.

Ice White Queen

By white we mean those beautifully clear platinum and silvery shades that look so fresh. The fashionable will rock this trend easily this autumn/

winter. The tone looks great against darker skin tones for the ultimate contrast or alongside the paler for that gorgeous Nordic look. Word of warning though, this colour is not for the fainthearted in terms of maintenance. Another great thing about this colour choice is it can allow the wearer a great base to experiment from with the ultra trendy pastel hues.

Apricot

Apricot is set to become a big trend for 2018.

Whether you choose more of a rose gold or a punchy peach, there is an apricot tone for most of us.

Like with all reds, this tone does require looking after and a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner is the best way to do this at home. Do ask for recommendations for professional hair care to give your colour investment the best chance of longevity.

Be ahead of the pack this autumn/winter and consult your colourist about the newest trend on the block this year - Apricot.

Colourful Hair

What about the more unnatural hues and the perfect pastels? Well if it’s good enough for the supermodels, it’s definitely a trend we want to try going into 2018. Both Cara Delevigne and Gigi Hadid have been spotted rocking this trend of bright and beautiful hair.

Again this trend is one of the more highermaintenance looks but with all the exciting new tones around the season of charcoal, sage, mauve and raspberry, who cares?

We know great hair is a great investment, so if you’ve any questions or need a consultation, simply visit Atelier Hairdressing and Beauty Rooms. More information? Visit the salon at 19-20 High Street, Redbourn, St Albans or visit www.ateliersalonspa.co.uk 7 4 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

“Apricot is set to become a big trend for 2018. Whether you choose more of a rose gold or a punchy peach, there is an apricot tone for most of us”

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

THE HISTORY OF Following the recent announcement that Michael Kors has bought the luxury accessories brand for £896m - we take a look back at the history of Jimmy Choo, rising from humble origins in a cobbler workshop to becoming one of Britain’s best-known fashion brands.

2017 Bridal Collection’ Below: Mens Autumn Winter 2017 Collection; Right: Jimmy Choo

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ou can trace its roots back to a bespoke shoemaker, Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s. The fashion designer was born Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat in Penang, Malaysia in 1961, and using the craftsmanship he learned from his father, also a cobbler, Choo made his first pair of shoes at the age of just 11. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps. Mr Choo recalls “When I first started, my father wouldn’t let me make a shoe. Instead, he said: “Sit and watch, sit and watch.” For months and months, I did that.”

After learning from his father about the craft of shoemaking, Choo made his way to England in the early 1980s to study at the Cordwainers Technical College in Hackney, where he graduated with honours in 1983. Choosing to remain in England, Choo opened his first shop in Hackney in 1986 in an old hospital building.

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immediate success. Jimmy Choo was among the first to bring shoes and handbags to Hollywood where the red carpet proved to be the ideal runway for the brand.

Soon, Choo became the darling of the celebrity world, in particular Princess Diana, who donned Choo’s footwear seemingly everywhere she went.

High-profile devotees also include the Duchess of Cambridge, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Kendal Jenner. The fictional Carrie Bradshaw in television series “Sex and the City.” famously sported Jimmy Choo shoes, boosting the brand’s status.

Within two years of opening his shop, Choo’s shoes were featured in an eight-page spread in Vogue magazine. And it was his relationship with Vogue that would prove to be instrumental in the rise of the Jimmy Choo brand. Despite the rise of his popularity, Choo was still a small operation, making just 20 hand-made pairs shoes a week.

But Tamara Mellon, an accessories editor at Vogue, who often hired Choo to make shoes for fashion shoots, sensed a larger market for Choo’s creations. She approached the shoemaker about partnering to create a line of ready-to-wear footwear -

“It’s a beautiful, distinctive art, and shoes are like the foundations. If the foundations aren’t right, the building won’t stand upright, and if a woman’s balance isn’t right, nothing else is.”

- Jimmy Choo

This image and Top Right: The Cinderella Collection

JIMMY CHOO with a goal of creating a global luxury business.

In 1996, both Choo and Mellon quickly grew the business, keeping the focus on creating high-end footwear, but no longer relying on the idea that every single pair had to be made by Choo himself.

They contracted with Italian factories and opened their first boutique shop in Motcomb Street, London. Two years later, the company expanded to the US, securing locations in the premiere luxury shopping destinations of the world’s most prestigious cities including Madison Avenue in New York City and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, also creating a line-up of adoring Hollywood celebrities including Julia Roberts and Renee Zellweger.

International expansion continued with Jimmy Choo stores opening in Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Via Condotti in Rome, Ginza in Tokyo, and prestigious shopping districts Sloane Street and Bond Street here in London. And by the turn of the century, the Choo name was a global brand, with high-end retail clients that included Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue carrying Choo footwear. The Choo brand had also expanded to handbags and other accessories.

But in the background, all was not well. Choo and Mellon were at odds about the direction of the company. In what would become one of the more fascinating rifts in the fashion industry, Choo didn’t think bigger was better. He questioned the quality of the shoes the company was making, and seemed to long for the days when he was back at his shop in Hackney making a small number of pieces of footwear for specific clients.

In 2001, Choo sold his half of the company to Robert Bensoussan of Equinox Luxury Holdings for $30 million. Jimmy Choo was then put up for sale in April after struggling to retain the status it held in the early 2000’s. Both Choo and Mellon departed in 2011 when JAB Luxury bought the firm for more than £500m.

Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo has a global store network encompassing more than 150 stores and is present in the most prestigious department stores worldwide.

This is what makes Jimmy Choo an interesting pairing with Michael Kors, as the former is known for its sky-high stilettos and glam, crystal-embellished designs, while the latter gravitates towards down-toearth leather goods and ready-to-wear.

Jimmy himself now concentrates on a very personal business, where he designs directly for clients in high-end couture. Jimmy Choo was awarded an OBE in 2002, and girls and women around the world continue to covet owning a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes! www.jimmychoo.com

2017 Ad Campaign

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Give your health a shot in the arm A

dored by the A-list (Simon Cowell, Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne are said to be serious celebrity fans), Vitamin IV Infusions are an easy, effective way of delivering vitamins, minerals and amino acids directly and immediately into your bloodstream via an IV (intravenous) drip. Due to popular demand, Courthouse Clinics is now offering Vitamin IV Infusions at a selection of clinics across the group, including Watford, courtesy of Advanced Nurse Prescriber Lucy O’Neill.

Nurse Lucy is a highly qualified but very approachable medical practitioner, with 12 years’ extensive experience in the field of anti-ageing aesthetics and wellbeing. She prides herself on building a strong rapport with patients, helping them to look and feel great, from the inside out.

Just as importantly, Lucy practices what she preaches: it was her own positive experience of Vitamin IV Infusions that prompted her to add them to her treatment portfolio. “I first learned

“Nurse Lucy is a highly qualified but very approachable medical practitioner, with 12 years’ extensive experience in the field of anti-ageing” about Infusions when I was feeling run down with no energy,” she explains. “I felt so much better mentally and physically after trying them, I wanted to give my patients the same benefits I experienced.

And the reception so far has been brilliant. I get such great feedback from my patients afterwards – it makes my work really rewarding.”

So what exactly do Vitamin IV Infusions achieve?

The precise treatment effects vary depending on the patient, but in general terms they can boost wellbeing, increase energy levels, lift your mood and hydrate your body. We all know that vitamins are essential for normal growth and staying healthy, yet our bodies can’t produce all of the nutrients we need to function and thrive, which is why more than one in three people take daily vitamin supplements. What’s less well known is that only 15% of the active ingredients consumed orally actually find their way into the bloodstream.

That’s not the case with Vitamin IV Infusions, which deliver their benefits straight to your cells.

Courthouse Clinics offers a selection of different Vitamin IV Infusions, which allows patients to select the best combination for their personal needs.

The infusion process itself is painless, and takes just 30 minutes. For optimum results, a course of Vitamin IV Infusions is recommended, followed by monthly maintenance treatments.

Interested? Vitamin IV Infusions are now available at Courthouse Clinics Watford (34 The Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4NS). Call 01923 242565 for more information and to book.

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SELF CHECKS STILL MOST POWERFUL WEAPON IN BATTLE AGAINST BREAST CANCER MISS HARLEEN DEOL

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here are three main risk factors when it comes to developing breast cancer unfortunately there is very little you can actually do about any of them!

However, regular self-checks and an awareness of what to look out for can help keep the number of successful for breast cancer treatments on the rise, said Miss Harleen Deol, a Consultant Breast Surgeon at Spire Harpenden Hospital.

“The main risk is, unsurprisingly, being a woman,” she explained. “Over 99% of new cases of breast cancer are in women and there isn’t much you can do about that!

The second is biggest risk is getting older - more than 80% of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50 and the third is significant family history – although this isn’t as common as some may think, with around 5% of people diagnosed with breast cancer having inherited a faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.”

But Miss Deol stressed that regular checks and early action are still the biggest weapons in a woman’s armoury when it comes to beating the disease and help keep treatment success figures on the rise.

Figures from Cancer Research UK show that

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Having qualified as a doctor from Barts and the Royal London in 1997, Miss Harleen Deol became the first woman to enter the Royal London Hospital General Surgical Rotation in over 20 years.

Specialising in Breast Surgery, Miss Deol gained extensive training in numerous London Breast Units and the Royal Marsden Hospital (Sutton), prior to being awarded a prestigious British Association of Surgical Oncology Oncoplastic Breast Surgery National Fellowship.

As a Consultant Breast Surgeon, Miss Deol incorporates the latest plastic surgery techniques in the management of breast cancer, (Oncoplastic Breast Surgery) allowing for an improved cosmetic outcome and breast appearance after surgery. These have the proven benefit of better psychological recovery from the impact of breast surgery.

www.spireharpenden.com 01582 787 618

around 8 out of 10 women in England survive their disease for ten years or more, compared with 4 out of 10 back in the 1970s. Figures for surviving for five years or more are even higher at almost nine out of ten – 87%.

Despite increasing survival rates CRUK says that about 60,000 people in the UK are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer every year, resulting in around 12,000 deaths.

“Without any doubt early detection leads to better treatment results. That means we need to ensure that every woman knows how to carry out effective selfcheck procedures and, just as importantly, what to do if she thinks something is wrong.

“It is important to get an early appointment with a GP to discuss the matter. The patient will then receive informed advice and, if necessary, be placed on the correct pathway for treatment,” said Miss Deol.

Possible symptoms that can be found by self-examination: • Painless lumps in the breast • Changes in the size or shape of a breast • Dimpling to the skin of the breast • Thickened breast tissue • Nipple inversion • Lump or thickening behind the nipple • Rash affecting the nipple • Blood-stained discharge from the nipple • Swelling or a new lump in the armpit • Clear nipple discharge coming from one side.

Although finding a lump in your breast does not always signify breast cancer it is important that women ‘got to know’ their breasts so they could spot changes.

“Many women will experience lumpy breasts just before their period; often this disappears after the period. However, it is important to keep checking and if the lump doesn’t go away then get it checked out by your GP,” said Miss Deol.

HOuse &

garden – A collection of Hertfordshire’s finest interior companies – i ma g e : INNO VATI V E ST Y L E

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INTERIORS Create a home for clutter with this statement shelf from Red Candy Make a feature of your clutter with Red Candy’s new RowHouse Shelf.

Made of epoxy-coated iron, this sturdy shelf will be a charming abode for candles, potted plants or other curios you wish to display.

A TASTE OF LUXURY Katarina is a collection of luxurious ‘paste the wall’ deep embossed vinyl Wallcoverings and co-ordinating Home Decorative Products. Our designs draw inspiration from 2017-18 trend stories of nature, tonal geometrics and classic motifs.

This collection is an easy living contemporary range. www.arthouse.com

This unique wall storage cabinet is shaped like a four-storey town house; complete with chimney, staircase and different rooms to ensure your trinkets are kept as safe as houses! Perfect for storing mementos such as thimbles and pebbles and other bits and bobs such as keys and loose change, this unique shelving unit adds homely charm to proceedings! There is even a room with high ceilings which is ideal for a small vase!

This delightfully imaginative design will get on like a house on fire with existing décor, and is sure to be a hit with your guests! It is made from epoxy-coated iron, and comes complete with mounting hardware.

RowHouse Shelf in black: £80 www.redcandy.co.uk

SIMPLY STUNNING STORAGE Melody Maison are a home interiors company specialising in shabby chic, vintage style and french style furniture. They stock a variety of furniture styles, colours and finishes to help customers create their dream home look. We love this Set of two Grey Wooden Blanket Storage Boxes, £283.95. www.melodymaison.co.uk 8 4 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 7

Passion for Luxury

The Finest World Class Interior Design Service

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Hazlemere Windows Assist On DIY SOS Big Build Project

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ne day about 5 years ago Midwife Sascha Koutrouza came home to her home in Welwyn Garden City with a throat infection that sadly changed everything in her life forever. Doctors believe the throat infection caused her immune system to overrespond, leaving her with permanent kidney disease.

She was reassured that it would be decades before she needed treatment, but unfortunately Sascha’s symptoms grew rapidly. In just six months, Sascha had final stage kidney disease requiring hospital dialysis at least 4 days a week. Family weekends for Sascha were spent feeling sick and exhausted. She kept on going for the sake of her family – never complaining; but they were reaching all at the point of breaking and were naturally concerned for her future. The main hope was home dialysis – but this hope was dashed when she was told there wasn’t the space at home for this to happen. Mr Andrew Koutrouza and the extended family simply could

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Hazlemere supplied and fitted a double glazed aluminium bi-folding door

not afford the extension, which is when DIY SOS got involved: A single-storey extension would create the space needed for the NHS to provide an ‘athome’ (specific to Sascha’s type of kidney treatment) dialysis system for daily home treatment. The build would turn everything around for this family and mark a vital step in Sascha regaining her life.

THE DETAILS To view the same UPVC window products supplied and fitted by Hazlemere during this programme, visit one of their home improvement showrooms.

The Hertfordshire Showroom is located at Unit 10 Mundells Industrial Estate, Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1EW.

The BBC put out an appeal on Facebook for tradesmen and materials, and given Hazlemere Windows have a showroom in Welwyn Garden City, they decided they would supply and fit all the new and replacement windows and doors needed on the project. So for one whole week last year four of Hazlemere’s most experienced craftsmen gave up a week of their time to install new windows and doors. The Hazlemere team consisted of Senior Installer John Layton, Installation Manager Alan Layton, Operations Director Jason Bradshaw and Fitter Michal Kowalczyk. These guys worked alongside DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, along with series regulars Mark Miller, Chris Frediani, Julian Perryman and Billy Byrne from 23rd August 2016 to 1st September 2016, The team from Hazlemere Window Company worked their socks off throughout the entire Big Build week, fitting new windows and doors, whether as replacement windows and doors or new windows and doors into new builders openings.

Thanks to the generosity of aluminium and PVCu window and door manufacturers, Conservatory Outlet of Wakefield in Yorkshire, and double glazed sealed unit manufacturers Nicholls and Clarke of Fareham in Hampshire, Hazlemere Window Company were able to procure the glass, window and door frames from these suppliers at cost, which meant they were able to donate all the products and their labour free of charge to the Welwyn Garden City family in need, being helped out by DIY SOS to give them a brighter future.

Consequently, Hazlemere sincerely thank both the Conservatory Outlet and Nicholls and Clarke for playing no small part in enabling the lives of this needy family to be transformed.

As part of the transformation project, Hazlemere Windows were asked to survey, supply and install white A+ energy rated PVCu double glazed windows throughout the house and also in the new extension that was built by the DIY SOS

team and all the other tradesmen, and suppliers who had also given their time and resources to the cause. In addition Hazlemere supplied and fitted a double glazed aluminium bi-folding door to the extension built by the DIY SOS team, enabling Sascha’s family to open up her new living space, as and when the weather allows! The DIY SOS programme, showing how this Hertfordshire home in the Knightsfield area of Wewlyn Garden City was totally transformed was first broadcast live by the BBC 1 at 9pm on Thursday 15th June 2017.

The Buckinghamshire Showroom is located in Wellington Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3PR. For directions call 01727 238658 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk

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Innovative style

Home-tech doesn’t have to be all substance and no style. words: Sam Wylie-Harris

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ith technology playing a key role in our lives, there couldn’t be a better time to plug into the latest home-tech innovations that are also stylish enough to put proudly on display.

Because it’s not all about gadgets and gizmos technology can be sleek, retro, and quirky too, so tapping into tech trends needn’t take away from your decor vibes. These are our top picks from the latest in stylish home-tech...

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Living Space Jarre AeroBull XS1 Bluetooth Speaker Available in matte black, glossy red or gleaming white, these speakers-disguised-as-bulldogs are bound to be a talking point. Boasting 120 watts of aerial highdefinition 2.1 sound with deep bass rendering, compatible via Bluetooth with any smartphone or audio source, built-in rechargeable battery and up to 10 hours of playtime, what’s not to love?

From £469.94, Amazon

Samsung The Frame UE55LS003 Art Mode 55’’ Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV It’s art, but not as we know it.

Samsung’s new lifestyle TV ‘The Frame’ turns into an ultra-modern canvas when not in use, and thanks to the in-built ‘Art Mode’ feature, you can select artworks from more than 100 specially curated pieces, or display your own photos. Available in 65” and 55”, there’s a selection of frames to suit your space, including oak and walnut finishes, along with a frame bezel available in walnut, beige and white. £1,999, Curry’s

The Frame’ turns into an ultra-modern canvas when not in use

R4 Mk3 Integrated Music System This all-in-one music solution might look retro and devoid of any details - but don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the classic lines.

The new R4 will take your listening pleasure to a whole new level, featuring DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner with RDS, radio CD player, Bluetooth with AptX, USB charge and playback port, which all adds up to quality 21st century sound. £699.99, Ruark Audio

LG OLED65W7V Signature OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 65’’ with Freeview Play, Picture-On-Wall Design & Dolby Atmos Sound Base Unit Meanwhile, LG’s ‘wallpaper TV’ can be mounted right against the wall with its super-skinny design (2.57mm). The OLED panel, 4K UHD resolution and HDR colour-scape create the closest thing to a cinema experience, while the bulky stuff you don’t want to see is housed in a separate LG OLED hub.

With a Smart TV webOS platform, Magic Remote (with point, gesture, wheel and voice control) and Freeview Play, it’s the supercar of the small screen. £7,999, John Lewis Qeeboo Daisy Lamps Italian brand Qeeboo, known for its contemporary plastic furniture and playful designs, have added some wow factor to wild flowers and created these striking daisy lamps. Place them on a desk, next to the bed or use them for backlighting to make your real plants glow (but we can’t promise they’ll grow!). £52 each, Amara

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Kitchen

Bathroom

SONY Xperia Touch Portable Projector Imagine if you could turn any surface in your home into a touchscreen? Critics think the latest in home projector technology may change the way we watch video, play games and listen to music - and it could even change the way we cook. The infrared light array, with 60fps camera system, featured in this nifty portable projector turns a flat surface into a 23-inch touchscreen. Clever. £1,399, Selfridges KWT 6112 iG Built-in Wine Conditioner Unit Want to take your taste for fine wine to new heights? This built-in wine conditioner will temperature-control 18 of your favourite bottles and can even accommodate magnums (always too bulky for the fridge!). With storage over three levels, each rack can be personalised so you can list the vintage, producer or style. Touch controls offer a temperature range of 5-20°C, and the UV resistant glass door protects your precious stock from sunlight. Cheers! £2,399, Miele

DD940BK Induction Downdraft Extractor Extractor fans aren’t exactly dinner-table conversation, but there’s nothing worse than pungent cooking smells after you’ve prepared a delicious meal. With cutting-edge plasma technology, this latest, ultra-sleek model purifies the air and eliminates any whiffs. Fully integrated into the 90cm black glass induction hob, the motor draws air through the ducting towards the filter, where it’s purified and cleaned, eradicating 95% of odours.

From £3,690, Caple LUC/CH Lucet Electronic Tap Traditional kettle ruining the cool lines of your minimalist kitchen? Then switch to a smart tap instead. Caple have tapped into new levels of tap tech, with a colour-changing LED to indicate the water temperature. The light changes form blue to red, so you know exactly how hot or cold your water is - and precisely when it’s hot enough for your perfect cuppa. The polished chrome finish will add some extra pizzazz too.

RRP £1,014, Caple

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Audio-Image Mirror Mirror, mirror on the wall... who has the best bathroom radio of them all? This multimedia bathroom mirror boasts DAB and FM radio reception, a fully integrated digital display with scrolling text, touch sensitive controls, integrated stereo speakers - AND a heated demister pad which prevents the mirror from steaming up. Ta da. £496, Roper Rhodes

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MIRROR MIRROR, ON THE WALL

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BOOK Launching this month:

Extraordinary Interiors: Show-Stopping Looks For Beautiful Rooms

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ow in its tenth year, co-founders; Jane Rockett and Lucy St George have put their creativity and interiors wisdom to paper to write a book designed to empower and motivate readers to be adventurous with their interiors and create the interiors of their dreams!

Over the course of eight chapters, Jane and Lucy share their decorating mistakes along with their triumphs and guide the reader through tricky interior design decisions, along with top tips on how

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to achieve magical, surprising and inviting homes.

The specially commissioned photography, by talented photographer Debi Treloar, showcases twelve extraordinary and inspirational homes owned by friends, colleagues and the co-founders themselves.

“Writing this book has been a really incredible experience, as well as the personal adventure of a new challenge, we have also had the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented people and spend time in some truly beautiful homes.”

- Jane Rockett, Co-founder of Rockett St George “When designing interiors we take inspiration from everywhere, from our travels, restaurants, online and our wonderful creative customer’s houses. We wanted to write a how-to book and to pass on advice on how to create showstopping, extraordinary interiors. We have visited a myriad of houses when writing the book and met some really wonderful people along the way. All the while picking up tips and hints to share, learning from our own experiences and other interior mistakes and triumphs.”

- Lucy St George, Co-Founder of Rockett St George

ABOUT ROCKETT ST GEORGE Launched in 2007 by Jane Rockett and Lucy St George, Rockett St George is an online emporium of expressive homeware with an exceptionally quirky style that inspires and delights. Home to an eclectic mix of treasures which inject magic, charm and personality into interiors Jane and Lucy spend their time exploring for inspiration and discovering new artists, designers & products.

Their cleverly curated collections are a firm favourite of the press, interior designers and their customers.

Released 10 October. www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk

property st margaret’s park bushey, HERTFORDSHIRE

– Beautiful homes in and around Hertfordshire – I M AG E : C R E ST NI C H O L SON

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EMPTY NESTING? – ITS TIME FOR A MOVE

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o the last of your offspring has now finally moved out – and reluctantly you have taken down the bunting. Your current home is definitely surplus to requirements – more to dust and heat, and that second floor barely gets visited now the au pair is no longer required – but you are certainly not ready for the ‘flat’ move. Sounds familiar? Well, here is the perfect – and I mean, the perfect – solution...

A newly constructed, beautifully and luxuriously appointed bungalow, quietly positioned in a prime location just a short stroll to Battlers Green Farm Shopping Village, and easy access to the local cafes, shops and Thameslink station at Radlett.

For those of you who are already dismissing the idea because ‘I would not want a bedroom on the ground floor’ – well, please do not worry, because this outstanding and truly magnificent property has provided an alternative; boasting two master bedroom suites - you can chose either the ground floor with bespoke ensuite dressing room and luxury bathroom, or the first floor, with walk-thru dressing room leading to spacious ensuite shower room, and a small storage room for your suitcases and winter coats! Both, by the way, are fitted with full ranges of stunning wardrobes and drawers by

Neatsmith, and the bathrooms are kitted out by Porcelanosa.

Now that we’ve whetted your appetite with the flexibility of living choices mentioned so far, you may wish to investigate the host of other redeeming features that this cleverly designed property has to offer. Well firstly, it has attained the name ‘Skyhall’ due to the double height atrium style hallway with skylight, enhanced by the supersized LED ‘golf ball’ chandelier suspended from on high.

Then there is the superbly appointed spectacular reception room that spans the entire width of the rear of the property, and will easily contain all your large sofas and coffee tables, not to mention your extending dining table with perhaps a dozen chairs – so no need to downsize here, or cease your grand entertaining – just in case you were worried!

However, wouldn’t it be lovely to have a spanking new bespoke fully fitted Cococucine kitchen/breakfast room? Just think, the latest high gloss units in soft grey and contrasting wood, offset by beautiful stone work surfaces, with two double ovens and warming drawers, as well as all the other new Siemens and Miele appliances, and finally, that central island with induction hob that you always fancied?

So you’ve got the choice of a ground or first floor luxury bedroom suite, a brand new designer fully fitted kitchen with utility leading off, a jaw dropping double width reception room with two sets of French doors and window to the rear – but is this going to be enough, I hear you question. Probably not, so to be on the safe side, the sensibly planned layout also provides a very well proportioned third bedroom/TV room/Study to the front of the ground floor, as well as a deep storage cupboard and a large cloakroom/shower room, both of which are located off the hallway.

Now you have the best of all worlds. Not the flat move. Strictly speaking, not a one level bungalow – but a brand new, spacious and airy, newly constructed property, complete with underfoot heating, air conditioning, luxury carpets, comprehensive security, and a wealth of stateof-the-art lifestyle enhancing audio, media, and communication systems.

Oh, and did I mention this exquisite property is detached, has forecourt parking for several vehicles, and a beautifully landscaped, 120’ south facing and secluded rear garden? No? Well I reckon that’s clinched it.

Price £1,950,000

Viewing by appointment through Joint Sole Agents: Real Estates 020 8445 6387,Village Estates: 01923 852434

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STATONS WELCOMES

BRADLEY LAZARUS, MANAGER AT THE RADLETT OFFICE

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ere at Statons, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Lazarus as the new manager of our Radlett office.

Bradley was previously based at our Totteridge office and brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in estate agency for a number of years. Bradley lives nearby with his wife and family, has worked locally and is therefore very familiar with Radlett and the surrounding area.

Bradley says, “I am delighted to be heading up our established Radlett team, working alongside Lisa Newman, Liz Rowe and Dena Gold. I will continue to build on our recent successes and am looking forward to the future here at Radlett. We are fantastically supported by the network of the other Statons’ offices giving us access to purchasers throughout North London and Hertfordshire, and we look forward to introducing them to Radlett and showing them everything this wonderful area has to offer including first class schooling, vibrant shops, restaurants and superb transportation links to London and beyond”.

Martin Gibbins, our newly appointed Head of Operations, strongly believes that because we remain a family run company, and have unique synergy and cohesion with our seven networked offices, including international links, Statons will continue to offer a first-class service in meeting our clients’ needs . Martin states that, “across our offices you will find a team of hard working, dedicated individuals all chosen for their knowledge and desire to underpin the Statons’ service ethos and offer professional and personal service in what we know can be a potentially stressful time”.

If you are looking for an up to date market appraisal on your home, need any property advice or want to discuss your search criteria in all price ranges, from cottages to country estates, please contact our new manager, Bradley Lazarus on 01923 604321.

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Barn Close, Radlett, £1,325,000

Links Drive, Radlett £2,200,000

The Crosspath, Radlett, £759,950

Watling Street, Radlett, £850,000

Contact Radlett Office 01923 604321

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Hadley Wood guide Price £3,900,000 Character Property Premier Road 6 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Receptions Indoor Swimming Pool Gated Entrance Landscaped Gardens

Hadley Wood office 020 8440 9797

BrookmaNs Park

£2,095,000

FH Modern Detached Home 6 Bedrooms/4 Luxury Bathrooms Stunning Kitchen/Super Room 2 Further Reception Rooms Games Room & Utility Room Integral Garage & Mature Rear Garden

BrookmaNs Park office 01707 661144

cuffley

Prices from £1,475,000

Sole Agents Brand New 5 Bedroom Detached Homes 4 Reception Rooms 4 Bathrooms Underfloor Heating Leicht German Bespoke Kitchen with Quartz worktops Gated Entrance Off street Parking

NeW Homes office 020 8441 9555

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£3,500,000

Substantial Detached Residence Main House Approx 6,091 sq ft 7 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms 20 Acres with Equestrian Facilities Outbuildings & Garaging Planning Permission Granted for a further 3 bed House

BrookmaNs Park office 01707 661144

arkley

£1,795,000

Chain Free Quiet Enviable Location 5 Bedrooms 4 Receptions 4 Bathrooms Brick Built Studio Large Garage & Driveway Parking Exceptional Countryside Views

BarNeT office 020 8449 3383

ToTTeridge

£1,295,000

Sole Agents Detached Character Features 3 Bedrooms 3 Receptions 2 Bathrooms South Facing Garden Garage Close to all amenities

ToTTeridge office 020 8445 3694

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£2,800,000

Sole Agents Grade II Listed Family Residence Set in Grounds of Approx 1 Acre Planning Permission Granted Parts dating back to 16th Century Garden adorned with Fruit Trees and Shrubs

ToTTeridge office 020 8445 3694

Hadley Wood

£1,595,000

Georgian Style Views Across Hadley Common FH 4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Receptions Basement Garaging via Car Lift Glorious Views To The Front Gated Entrance

Hadley Wood office 020 8440 9797

NeW BarNeT

Prices from £479,000

Sole Agents Three 2 Bedroom Apartments Open plan kitchen 10 year structural warranty Under floor heating Quartz kitchen surfaces Off-Street Parking Cycle storage HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE

NeW Homes office 020 8441 9555

SALES OFFIcES AT: BARNET 020 8449 3383 TOTTERIDGE 020 8445 3694 HADLEY WOOD 020 8440 9797 BROOKMANS PARK 01707 661144 RADLETT 01923 604321 NEW HOMES SHOWcASE HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9555 PREMIER LETTINGS HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9796

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FriAry rOAd, nOrtH FinCHley, n12

A three bedroom semi-detached family home situated close to Friary Park.

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£850,000 Freehold

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“The moment we walked into the hall, we knew this was the house for us and it has now been our home for 37 years”

Neighbouring properties have extended into the loft space, to the side and to the rear to create additional accommodation

“The outlook from the back garden is stunning all year round”

The area boasts some “outstanding” schools including the much coveted Wren Academy.

“We’re within walking distance of the park, shops and tube”

EPC Rating - E

Contact Craig Thompkins at our North Finchley office on 020 8445 2222

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

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Grimsdyke CresCent, Arkley, en5

Newly remodelled five bedroom detached house with open plan living space and ample off street parking.

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£1,895,000 Freehold

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“The open plan space here really works for us with children and family living; the sliding doors seamlessly merge the garden and living space and provides so much light”

This property has been completely remodelled to high specifications in the last year. There is still further potential to extend into the loft space STPP.

“It is a quiet location, great for family walks and in walking distance of the High Street”

The open plan reception areas offer flexible accommodation and can be easily divided into separate rooms.

“We often have family stay from overseas, we recently had 20 guests and had plenty of space to accommodate them all!”

Contact Susan Bradford at our Barnet office on 020 8440 2444

EPC Rating - C

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

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A three bedroom semi-detached family home located in Whetstone with off-street parking.

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£850,000 Freehold

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“This has been a family home for more than 40 years now”

The property would benefit from some modernisation, but does also have the potential to extend to the rear, side and into the loft, as many of the neighbours have done STPP.

“It’s great being so close to Dollis brook for long evening walks or a peaceful bike ride” “We have always had fantastic neighbours throughout the years”

Contact Stewart Willerton at our Whetstone office on 020 8446 2111

Totteridge & Whetstone station is located just 0.5 miles away (Northern line).

EPC Rating - E

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

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mOuntField rOAd, FinCHley, n3

A modernised five bedroom, semi family home located in the southern part of Finchley Central.

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“It’s a wonderfully spacious property with vast room dimensions”

The current owners have recently refurbished the house throughout including the plumbing, electrics and windows.

“This area has great schooling and lots to do including numerous tennis/sports clubs and open spaces” “The bi-folding off the kitchen doors give that lovely inside outside feeling on a summers day”

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

There are no parking restrictions on the road.

EPC Rating - E

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

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tep inside your dream home at Crest Nicholson’s Totteridge Place, a contemporary development positioned in the Zone 4 location of Whetstone.

These beautiful new homes are set around centrally landscaped gardens and designed with a modern twist on Georgian-style architecture.

Comprising a collection of apartments and houses, homes here suit a range of buyers – whether you’re a young London professional or a family looking for some extra space whilst remaining in the capital. A selection of homes at Totteridge Place are available on Part Exchange* and Crest Nicholson could even buy in your existing apartment, offering you a hassle-free move to your new home.

Crest Nicholson has recently unveiled a new three-bedroom show home, The Wren, at Totteridge Place, allowing you to envisage your life at this sophisticated development. Beautifully dressed by Dapa Interiors, this exquisite family home is finished to the highest specification, with a Sonos sound system and an integrated wine cooler in the kitchen.

Set over three storeys, this home provides plenty of space for your whole family to enjoy. The ground floor features a spacious Nobilia open-plan kitchen that leads into the living and dining room and doors that flow out into the garden, where you can enjoy an evening with friends hosting a dinner party, or simply unwinding after a busy week.

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“Crest Nicholson has recently unveiled a new three-bedroom show home, The Wren, at Totteridge Place” On the first floor sits two generously sized double bedrooms with an en suite, family bathroom and private terrace for added outdoor space. The master bedroom is spread across the top floor of the house, and benefits from its own en suite and private terrace with views over the north London skyline.

At Totteridge Place, you’ll benefit from being conveniently located on Whetstone High Road.

This thriving high street is home to a selection of excellent eateries, quirky cafes, and a Waitrose supermarket, providing you with everything you need right on your doorstep.

This development provides the perfect blend of suburban living, with excellent transport links and easy access to the nearby Hertfordshire countryside. You can enjoy an easy commute into central London, with Totteridge and Whetstone underground station just a six-minute stroll away, with trains into King’s Cross station in just 25 minutes**. If you’re travelling by road, the M1 is just five miles away, which links you to rural Hertfordshire.

THE DETAILS Totteridge Place is ideal if you’re looking to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in one of London’s most sought after suburbs. Prices start at £449,950 for a one-bedroom apartment, and £949,950 for a three-bedroom house, all of which include parking. To find out more, call 0203 437 1464 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/ totteridgeplace *Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to a Sales Advisor for further details on Part Exchange. ** All travel times taken from Google Maps and National Rail. Show Home photography. Pricing Correct on 04.10.17.

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Secure your dream home with Part Exchange at St Margaret’s Park, Bushey

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hose on the hunt for a beautifully designed home in a picturesque location should look no further than St Margaret’s Park, Bushey. With properties available on Part Exchange*, you can enjoy a hassle-free move into a high specification home in a beautiful setting.

St Margaret’s Park is an exclusive collection of just 26 homes set within gated grounds in the popular Hertfordshire town of Bushey. The development comprises of one and two bedroom apartments, and three, four and five bedroom homes, all finished to an outstanding specification including flooring throughout, a Sonos sound system and a wine cooler.

Crest Nicholson recently announced the launch of its new five-bedroom show home at the luxury development, which is perfect if you’re looking to be located in the sought-after town of Bushey in north London.

The Regent is a stunning family home, featuring a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area that leads onto the garden. The house also has a separate formal living room, utility room and double garage.

The first floor features a master bedroom with en suite and dressing area, as well as four further generously sized bedrooms, two en suites and a large family bathroom, with Hansgrohe taps and Villeroy & Bosch sanitary ware. This beautiful home has been expertly dressed by leading interior designers, Dapa Interiors, and boasts quality fittings by luxury brands such as Nobilia kitchens, and Porcelanosa ceramics.

The town of Bushey offers several fantastic schools for children of all ages. The development sits directly opposite the well-renowned St Margaret’s School, and is also in the catchment area of both Sacred Heart Primary School and Nursey and The Bushey Academy, both of which are rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.

With excellent transport links, this development offers the perfect blend of suburban living with proximity to London. If you commute into central London, you’ll be well placed at St Margaret’s Park,

with direct trains from nearby Bushey station taking just 20 minutes into London Euston. In addition, both the M1 and M25 are easily accessible, and if you’re travelling further afield, London Luton airport is a 30-minute drive from the development.

Rebecca Harris, Interior Designer at Dapa Interiors, said: “This beautiful show home has been dressed to reflect the external style of the property, combining modern classic designer furniture with traditional rich velvets and burnished bronze and gold tones.

“The master bedroom has been finished with gold leaf detail and accessorised with claret and ivory tones, elevating the luxurious style of the house. This home would appeal to families looking for an elegantly finished house in the heart of an exclusive development.”

Homes at St Margaret’s Park start from £429,950 for a one-bedroom apartment, or just £343,960 on Help to Buy**. Three bedroom houses start from £879,950, and five-bedroom houses start from £1,650,000. To find out more call 01923 595004 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/stmargaretspark

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*Terms and conditions apply. **Help to Buy is available on the purchase of your primary residence up to the value of £600,000. You must fund a minimum of 80% of the purchase price. The Government’s loan will need to be repaid when the property is sold or after 25 years i.e. up to 20% of the property’s total sale price. During the first five years of owning your home, you will not pay any interest on the Government’s loan and you will pay a management fee of £1 per month. In the sixth year, you will be charged a fee of 1.75% of the loan’s value and this increases annually with inflation, calculated by RPI (Retail Price Index) plus 1%. You will also require adequate funds to cover legal costs and moving fees. To be eligible, you must meet the criteria set down by this Government scheme, details of which are available from the Crest Nicholson Sales Advisor. The amount of deposit required may vary depending on the scheme rules and the lender for the mortgage finance. If you are in any doubt about this scheme please seek independent advice. Crest Nicholson does not provide mortgages and cannot give any financial advice. One incentive per purchase. Please speak to a Sales Advisor for further details on Help to Buy or Part Exchange. Show Home photography. Digital illustration is indicative only. All travel times taken from Google Maps and National Rail. Pricing correct on 04.10.17.

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27-28 October, London Olympia

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nce an investment niche, luxury property is now a rapidly growing market with recent data from Christies International Real Estate revealing the world’s top ten reported property sales were all priced above $100 million for the first time in the year to May 2017. Riding the wave of excitement surrounding this emerging market, the Luxury Property Show returns to London Olympia this Autumn – headed by ever-knowledgeable Director Eddie Sikora.

The show, now in its 11th year, will play host to more than 50 exhibitors from around the world presenting investors with opportunities ranging from Mediterranean villas to beachside apartments in Thailand via alpine retreats in Northern Europe to luxury lofts in New York.

The exhibitors and sponsors list is long and distinguished as usual, and includes St James Place Wealth Management, Remax, Almanzora, Baker Woods, Mansion Global, Yamaha Music, Corcoran Group, Prime Properties, the International Property Awards and many more.

Alongside a wide range of exhibitors and stands the show also includes an in-depth schedule of seminars offering real world investment advice for investors ranging from those exploring the market for the first time, to seasoned professionals with global portfolios. The seminars will tackle key questions around the market including where to find the next global property hotspot to how to mitigate political risk and uncertainty. Among those delivering seminars are key industry figures and property funds.

Commenting ahead of the show, Eddie Sikora, Director of the show said: “Investing in property

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has always been a good option and, over the longterm, property investments continue to outperform other asset classes. With many domestic markets saturated however, and housing becoming an increasingly political concern, investors now are looking globally and focusing attention on the more exclusive end of the market – which carries less risk and where returns can be greater. Our show at the Olympia has gone from strength to strength on the back of this trend and we expect this year to be our biggest yet, bring investors and opportunities together to explore the potential of this market.”

For further information about the show, visit http://www.theluxurypropertyshow.com

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Stunning properties for sale

Sheredes Drive

Sheredes Drive, Hoddesdon This brand new four double bedroom detached house is situated within cul-de-sac location in a popular area on the Hoddesdon/Broxbourne borders close to exceptional schools, shops, train station and countryside. The property has been constructed and finished to a very high standard by a local independent builder and the accommodation which is based over three floors comprises on the ground floor of entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, living room, fitted kitchen/dining/ family room and utility room. The first floor accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms and family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and the second floor comprises of landing with small study area, double bedroom and shower room. Other notable features are numerous but briefly include underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiators to the first and second floors, double glazed doors and windows, solid wood internal doors with chrome fittings and downlighters. Exterior features include front garden with off street parking for two/three cars, integral garage/store room with radiator, downlighters and plastered walls, rear and secluded side gardens.

The property is vacant and now ready for completion and is available with a choice of carpets. £700,000 FREHOLD Sheredes Drive

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(and circles) The Grange

The Grange Four elegant detached houses that have been designed to provide an environment to more than match the expectations of the most discerning of purchasers. Externally, individual architectural styling provides a unique property designed to sit sympathetically within the surrounding dwellings.

Internally, the requirement of space for a hectic family life has been recognised, with large drawing rooms and spacious kitchen/ breakfast rooms, fitted with designer kitchen units and a range of appliances.

Prices from £875,000.

Albany Gate: Great Investment Opportunity!

Luxurious development of one and two bedroom apartments located in the heart of Potters Bar. Situated by Potters Bar Mainline Station (Finsbury Park 10 minutes, Kings Cross 17 minutes) Albany Gate is perfect for investors and commuters representing modern living at its best. *90% of Development Now Sold* Prices from £285,000. Help to Buy Scheme Available.

To avoid disappointment call Raine and Co on 01707 266885 (Viewings By Appointment Only) Albany Gate

Ver Lodge, Pondwicks Close, St. Albans, AL1 1DG

Guide price ÂŁ3,750,000

Approximately 5,500 sq ft of contemporary, spacious accommodation that has been built with exceptional attention to detail, high end quality finishes and fixtures throughout. Impressive private setting will entice you to step inside and explore this elegant home. From the light and bright entrance hall you are sure to love the pleasing contemporary themes and sophisticated elegance which permeates throughout the home. Arranged over three floors the property offers extensive accommodation comprising of both formal and informal dining and living spaces with a flexible floorplan to accommodate the busy family who likes to entertain.

10High Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4EL

ST ALBANS OFFICE 01727 228 428

stalbans@cassidyandtate.co.uk

MARSHALSWICK OFFICE 01727 832 383

marshalswick@cassidyandtate.co.uk

01727 228 428 | stalbans@cassidyandtate.co.uk

WHEATHAMPSTEAD OFFICE 01582 831 200

wheathampstead@cassidyandtate.co.uk

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE 020 7629 9966

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Holmdene Avenue, LONDON NW7

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rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional double fronted detached family home extending to approximately 3800 sq ft/353 sq m located in one of the area’s most sought after roads.

Four/Five Bedroom, Three Bathroom (all en-suite), Four Reception Rooms, double fronted detached family home of almost 3800sq ft The house has been the subject of a ground up refurbishment and extension within the last few years and now provides bright, well planned accommodation over two floors to

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include an indulgent, air conditioned, Principal Bedroom Suite and stunning Kitchen/Diner.

The remainder of the home comprises Three/Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Four Reception Rooms, Guest Wc, Store Room/2nd Kitchen area and Utility Room.

The majority of the rooms are air conditioned and have the benefit of Lutron Lighting.

Externally the landscaped rear garden has been designed by Kate Gould who is a 3 time winner at the Chelsea Flower Show. The house has off street parking for several cars via a carriage driveway and a double width integral garage.

Holmdene Avenue is located close to Mill Hill Broadway, Mill Hill Park and Arrandene Open Space and set within the catchment area of local schools including Etz Chaim.

Joint Sole Agent. £2,695,000 STC

Uphill Road, LONDON NW7

magnificent rarely available, stunning double fronted detached, 6/7 bedroom house set back from the road behind a carriage driveway on a wide plot at the top end of Mill Hill’s most prestigious turning.

Offering in excess of 5000 sq ft of accommodation, this fantastic property has been modernised by the current owners and features superb contemporary accommodation over 3 floors. Benefits include a gorgeous large master suite, 23ft x 22 ft kitchen/breakfast room, 4 further reception rooms, incredible 120 ft landscaped rear garden, double garage and carriage driveway with parking for 5/6 cars.

Uphill Road is a highly sought after location, within close proximity to the wide choice of amenities in Mill Hill Broadway. Rail and road links provide easy access to central London, the City and major airports.

Joint Sole Agent. £POA

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