Life Magazines (Hertfordshire editions) April 2016

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Welcome to our April issue...

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he Herts 100, sponsored by Wrights of Hatfield, takes place on Sunday 8 May, raising funds for Welwyn based charity Willow. It is a mighty 100 mile, 60 mile or 25 mile ride through the beautiful Hertfordshire landscape, starting and finishing at Stanborough Park in Welwyn Garden City.

The 23rd Hertfordshire Garden Show takes place in the Park at Knebworth House. Find new ideas, plants and accessories to make your garden look really special. There will be a wide variety of exhibitors at the show, including some of the best nurseries and specialists from across the region. Talk to the growers and choose from a huge range of top quality plants.

On Thursday 21st April 2016, Hatfield House will be one of over 200 locations in the UK lighting a beacon in celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday.

We’re very excited to be part of this long and unbroken tradition in our country of celebrating Royal jubilees, weddings, coronations and special birthdays with the lighting of beacons.

We’re inviting the community to join with us in uniting the nation in celebrating this important milestone in The Queen’s life.

Faye Manning Editor

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We put fantastic local businesses and exciting Hertfordshire events in the spotlight each month

Celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday at Hatfield House 21 April • www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

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23-24 april Herts Festival of Dogs

ARTS & events

The Dog Event with something for everybody – The Festival of Dogs is looking fantastic in 2016 with an expert and experienced team running the shows. Fun dog show running on both days with over 25 classes including best in show. As well as many exciting attractions, professionals and celebrities, fantastic talks and demonstrations, the Festivals of Dogs is set to be a shopping extravaganza. The events, taking place all over the UK will host live demonstrations across two rings which will have an array of interesting, different and fun displays, including performances by many professionals, celebrities, trainers and experts.

Two Talk Areas packed full of interesting talks from worming to competing. Tickets: £7.50 adults £6.00 Concessions £2.50 children Online discounts. 10am-5pm.

Highbridge Street, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB

CALENDAR 24 APRIL Harpenden Farmers’ Market

The Farmers’ Market accommodates approximately 70 stalls and runs northbound along the Lower High Street from Sainsbury’s Supermarket to Strutt & Parker. Each Market finds a huge selection of produce available including: Meats, pies, sausages, game meats, preserves – pickles, jams and honey, cheeses, vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh bread, cakes and pastries, eggs, organic produce. 10am-2pm.

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30 april Animal Magic Family Hertford Museum aims to collect, preserve and interpret evidence of the history of the county town and surrounding parishes in the district of East Hertfordshire for the interest, enjoyment and understanding of the local community and other visitors. For this special day, just drop in, and meet some crazy critters and cuddly creatures. Just £1 per person, 11am- 3pm.

Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain SG14 1DT

17 april The Whistling Duck Wedding Fair Brides, bring the whole family and relax in this stunning new wedding venue nr Hertford.

Meet quality local exhibitors and enjoy two great fashion shows at 12.30 and 2.30pm Admission and car parking are free of charge. Open 11am - 3.30pm Opens 11am - 3.30pm Entry and parking are free.

The Whistling Duck, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, SG13 8XX

23-24 april Sawbrigeworth Art and Photographic Exhibition and Sale This Art and Photographic Exhibition shows the work of Hertfordshire and Essex artists . The event displays over 450 paintings and photographs which will be for sale. There will also be a good selection of greeting cards made by the artists of their original work , so there is sure to be something for everyone. There is free parking and the WI cafe will be serving a selection of delicious homemade cakes, soups and hot and cold drinks so that you can browse at your leisure. The exhibition is now in its 12th year and all profits made go to local charities.

This year we are supporting Helen Rollason Cancer Charity sawbridgeworthartexhibition@gmail.com for information. 10.30am-4.30-pm. Entrance £1 -children under 18 free Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, The Forebury, off Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9BD

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16 APRIL Open Air Cinema: Grease Sing-a-Long If you want to see it big, hear it loud and sing a long why not enjoy this all time favourite on a 24 ft outdoor screen. Food and drink available from the venue cafe. In Aid of The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre Enfield (Reg. Charity No: 1094435) 19:00 pm for Live Band 8-8.30pm for Film Start (dependant on sun set) £10 per person or £60 for a group of 7.

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB april 2 0 1 6 1 3

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15 MAY The Mayor’s City Sprint Triathlon

1 may Beltane Summer Festival Celebrate the start of Summer with a fun-packed days of activity for all the family at Celtic Harmony, the Iron Age Settlement just outside Hertford. Live music, drumming workshops, fire procession, fire breathing, bonfire, longbow archery, craft demonstrations and plenty of activities from May crowns to treasure hunts. Hot refreshments available including hog roast.

10am-5pm, £10 a ticket. Under 2 free. Pre bookings only. Organise your great day out at at www.celticharmony.org or tel: 01438 718543 Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon Lane, Hertford, SG13 8NY

5k cycle in the sports hall 200m swim 3k run around the meadow. FREE activity bags for all participants including a race T-shirt, free activity passes for Westminster Lodge and more! All monies raised go to Rennie Grove Hospice Care. Entrants must be 12 years and over. 10am -3pm £20 per entry Teams invited - £30 team of 3 12-16years £10 per entry.

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL

30 april - 2 may Hertfordshire Garden Show Get your garden into shape for the new season. Choose from a wide range of plants and garden accessories. Book tickets online to save 10% - your ticket includes admission to the Gardens and Park, Dinosaurs and Adventure playground Knebworth House, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX

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26 april Haileybury College Charity Gala Concert

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Join Isabel Hospice for a chilled and informal evening of jazz standards and solos performed by the fantastic and talented students of Haileybury College. Hosted in the prestigious big school at Haileybury College guests will be treated to a delicious supper and there will be a cash bar on the night. This hugely popular concert formally called ‘Jazz night’ is a guaranteed sell out so book your tables now to avoid disappointment. All of the funds raised from the evening will help Isabel Hospice continue to provide specialist end-of-life care for the people of Hertford and across eastern Hertfordshire. Ticket price £25pp including supper (maximum of 10 guests per table) Book tickets or reserve tables online at www.isabelhospice.org.uk or call 01707 382500. £25pp (10 guests per table) Haileybury College, Hertford Heath SG13 7NU

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7 may The Grand Vintage Fair

17 april Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they commemorate 25 years of Disney On Ice across Europe in an action-packed ice adventure that travels to four magical destinations! Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration will take audiences on a fun-filled tour of the imagination.

The SSE Arena, Wembley, HA9 0DH

The Grand Vintage Fair, St Albans, full to the rafters with retro relics and kitsch collectibles! Come and find vintage fashions and accessories, gold and silver jewellery, upcycled furniture, local art, china, books and more. Grab just a cuppa and cake or even lunch too! 30+ stands Open 10am till 4pm.

The March Fair saw our fabulous vintage style singer Fiona Harrison, we hope she will return in the future. In May, our Vintage Hair stylist Angela will be creating styles galore for those special nights out. The Jubilee Centre in Catherine Street is a lovely old Victorian red brick school building, was Garden Fields School the building now provides a centre for Meals on Wheels and a pensioners drop in lunch centre weekdays. Open to the public from 10 am. to 4pm. Entry for adults £1-00.

Children and students free. Early entry for Trade from 9-30am priced at £3-00 The Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street. St Albans AL3 5BU

23 april AN EVENING OF MUSIC Berkhamsted School Chamber Choir plus guest soloists Lina Saavedra and Stella Woodman present Vivaldi’s Gloria with a selection of vocal music by Tallis, Purcell, Pergolesi, J. S. Bach and Mozart with orchestral accompaniment. St arts 7pm, all Tickets: £5. Book online at www.berkhamstedbookings.co.uk.

Berkhamsted School Chapel, Castle Street, Berkhamsted HP4 2BB

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Dressing for summer… and the wedding season

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he clocks have gone forward and the evenings are bright and cheery…that summer feeling is just around the corner.

There are many things to think about when dressing correctly for summer, and getting the right clothing for the right occasion is key.

Summer, more often then not, brings weddings, which are the ideal occasion to show that little extra something; to move away from the conservative, everyday suits you may wear to work or – if you rarely wear a suit – time to dress up and feel that extra bit special.

However, mastering the look is not as easy as simply putting a jacket and trousers on. There are many subtle differences and details that can change the way a suit will fit and feel, including trouser width, jacket length and even the lapel shape and size. And it’s with these details where two true masters of modern contemporary tailoring come to the fore: Paul Smith and Richard James.

Tailoring has always been synonymous with England and these two English brands don’t fail to deliver. Both are at the vanguard of the new era of tailors and designers and they are fast becoming the pre-eminent brands of today… which is why we’re so proud to offer them as part of our collection at D.Copperfield.

But it’s not just choosing an excellent brand that makes the suit ‘right’ for you; the most important part to looking good in a suit is the fit. Are your trousers too long? Are your jacket sleeves too short? Even the width of the lapels can make a suit look a million pounds on one person and the worst faux pas on another. Add to this the importance of choosing the best colour to suit you and this starts to feel a daunting task.

But for us at D.Copperfield, this is what makes buying a suit so special. It’s not an everyday purchase and it’s something that needs a lot of thought and just as much help to get right. That’s why we’re happy to take the time to guide you through the process painlessly – and we have all the expertise you need on hand to help you make the right decision.

We aim to make the experience the best it can be, with knowledgeable staff and capabilities to alter and modify these little changes, making sure that you arrive looking just the way you dreamt.

Just be sure not to steal the limelight from the happy couple!

All Images: Richard James wool/mohair suit ; Paul Smith houndstooth tie; Richard James contemporary fit Oxford shirt; Paul Smith ‘Charles’ Derby shoe. ; Paul Smith stripe socks ; Images by @itsabbiephoto

THE DETAILS 3-5 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YJ ••••• 01727 835175 www.dcopperfield.co.uk 16 APRIL 2016

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‘Off the Wall’

A new perspective to looking at Art…

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t Gallery 1066 we aim to bring a diverse mix of eclectic art in many guises to the heart of Hertfordshire. Motivated by our client’s demands we offer a unique and ‘off the wall’ art portfolio to put an individual stamp on their homes. With over 80 artists from around the globe our gallery is constantly evolving and offering a new experience on every visit.

Introducing 3 Outstanding Sculptors…

Jennine Parker Sculpture is an increasingly exciting and popular genre and Jennine is one of the most highly regarded contemporary sculptors working in the UK. These stunning bronze sculptures represent the ideas of love, protection and guidance, seen through the enfolding wings of an angel or the warmth of a human embrace. We are now showcasing Jennine’s new quartet in the gallery please visit us to see the complete collection, prices start from £495.00.

Matt Buckley Welcoming Matt Buckley and his striking collection of contemporary sculpture; emotionally evocative, fiercely modern yet remaining utterly affordable.

Made from reconstituted stone and marble resin each piece is carefully hand painted to offer individuality to bring each sculpt to life. Buckley has directed and sculpted many famous figurines including the Beano and Dandy, Roald Dahl, Bagpuss, The Magic Roundabout, Mr Benn and Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Stingray, to name but a few. Gallery 1066 is proud to represent this incredible new collection, prices start from just £70.00.

Bob Crooks Bob Crooks is one of Britain’s most highly recognised leading glassblowers.

Renowned for his high quality, skilfully executed dynamic forms and surfaces. His work has been exhibited at international level and in noted exhibitions in Italy, China, Scandinavia, Australia and the USA, alongside many exhibitions at home in the UK. Each piece is designed, handmade and finished by Bob. No moulds are used to create the forms or surfaces achieved. We work closely with Crooks and offer bespoke commissions; if you would like a unique piece of glass sculpture personal to you or someone you love, why not choose something out of the ordinary! Prices start from £85.00.

To find out more about Gallery 1066 and our exciting year ahead of new artist collections and artist events please visit us for a fine art experience and join the art revolution on your doorstep! A warm welcome awaits you.

Left: ‘Devotion’ Bronze by Jennine Parker £995 Below: ‘Energy Bowl’ Original Glassware by Bob Crooks £295 Below, left: Lion Sculpture

by Matt Buckley £220

THE DETAILS info@gallery1066fineart.com www.gallery1066fineart.com T: 01462 896164 ••••• Gallery 1066 Fine Art Ltd, Willow Mews, 6a Hitchin Street Baldock, Herts. SG7 6AE 18 APRIL 2016

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Modern Elegance can offer the recommendations and support of a dedicated Functions Manager to ensure your day is a success.

Hadley Wood’s Head Chef, Barry Jarvis, will take you through the sumptuous menu, showcasing available options and ensuring you choose the ideal dishes for your guests. All tastes can be catered for and the Chefs are passionate about getting the menu right for you both.

Wine-lovers will also enjoy deliberating over the extensive and expertly selected wine list to have throughout your day.

The staff at Hadley Wood are always on hand to assist with everything from arranging wonderful floral displays to coordinating the perfect music and entertainment for every moment of the reception. You’ll find the consideration and attentiveness you receive is exceptional and nothing is too much trouble. Finally, for accommodation nearby, look

With the goal obviously to tick as many of these boxes as possible (and more), we think that Hadley Wood Golf Club may just be the ideal venue

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hen choosing the wedding reception venue for what will be the most significant and memorable day of your life, each couple must decide what is truly important to them. Is it the venue; somewhere stunning and beautiful that is steeped in history, but offers modern elegance? How about the quality and variety of the catering? This must deliver the “wow” factor for all guests and leave smiles on faces! Or is it the surroundings and location; do you desire somewhere that is well connected and easy to travel to, but provides a sense of isolation, calm and openness that relaxes all of your guests as soon as they arrive?

With the goal obviously to tick as many of these boxes as possible (and more), we think that Hadley Wood Golf Club may just be the ideal venue.

Set in 265 acres of mature, scenic parkland, the golf course was once a royal hunting ground during the reign of Henry V, but now sits under the watchful gaze of the majestic Georgian Clubhouse built in 1781. Welcoming up to 130 guests, the house is bright, elegant and relaxed, effortlessly combining classic with contemporary but, most importantly, providing an absolutely stunning photographic backdrop for your special day. Looking out from the Clubhouse, guests can admire not only the golf course but also the sweeping views of Hertfordshire’s countryside to the south. Many find it hard to imagine that such an idyllic setting can be found only 30 minutes from Victoria by train and less than 2 minutes from the M25.

Tailoring your wedding reception to your needs is all part and parcel of the service offered by the staff at Hadley Wood. In planning all aspects of the day the Club

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no further than West Lodge Park which is just half a mile from the Club. With 59 ensuite rooms, you and your guests can relax in comfort once the day is complete.

THE DETAILS What are you waiting for? Contact Hadley Wood Golf Club today and see the beautiful grounds and Clubhouse for yourself. Further information is available on our website www.hadleywoodgolfclub.co.uk or on request at janerichfield@hadleywoodgc.com ••••• 44 Beech Hill, Barnet EN4 0JJ 020 8449 4328 • www.hadleywoodgc.com

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Get on your bike for Special Days

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8 may 2016

he Herts 100, sponsored by Wrights of Hatfield, takes place on Sunday 8 May, raising funds for Welwyn based charity Willow. It is a mighty 100 mile, 60 mile or 25 mile ride through the beautiful Hertfordshire landscape, starting and finishing at Stanborough Park in Welwyn Garden City.

With a fun atmosphere, it’s the ideal event for keen cyclists and reluctant riders alike, all of whom will be cheered along the way by friends and family and Willow’s team of volunteers. It’s a great way to get fit and to welcome in the spring, while raising money for Willow.

Last year, former-Arsenal goalkeepers, and good friends, Bob Wilson and David Seaman joined more than 750 cyclists.

73 year-old Bob, a keen cyclist, is Co-founder and Life President of Willow, the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days.

Bob Wilson says: “The Herts 100 has a fantastic atmosphere; there’s a real sense of team spirit among the participants along the route. With the choice of three distances I’d encourage any cyclist, whatever their level, to give it a go. Every penny raised will help us provide many more Special Days, creating memories that can be cherished by young adults with life-threatening illnesses and their loved ones.”

To find out more and to sign up, go to www.willowfoundation.org.uk/herts100 THE DETAILS

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Hertfordshire 100, Sunday 8 May 2016 Location: Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6DQ Start times: 7.00am to 8.00am Entry cost: £22.50 to £23.50 Contact: challenge@willowfoundation.org.uk or call 01707 259 777

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East of England Food Festival Knebworth House 16-17 April

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Try Matt’s recipe for Butter Poached Smoked Trout.

RECIPE Butter poached smoked trout with stewed rhubarb, chilli & almonds (serves 2) Matt Tebbutt - East of England Food Festival at Knebworth - April, 2016 “Rhubarb is very versatile and lends itself to both sweet and savoury dishes, depending on how much sugar you cook it in and what flavours you partner it with. Here, it cuts the earthy richness of the trout nicely.

If you don’t fancy the butter poaching element, slide it under a grill but this does tend to dry the fish out a little.”

2 fillets of smoked trout 100g salted butter Water to poach A splash of white wine vinegar and white wine 2 slices of lemon 1 bunch of fresh dill, sprigs separated from stalks 4-6 stalks of forced or wild garden rhubarb, chopped into 1inch chunks 200g caster sugar 500ml water 2 rosemary sticks 1 red chilli 2 tblsp whole blanched almonds, roughly chopped Firstly heat the water, sugar chilli and rosemary, bring to a boil. Lay the rhubarb in a large shallow pan and pour over the hot stock. Cover with cling film and leave to cool. By the time it has cooled the rhubarb will be cooked

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celebration of all that is good to eat and drink from across the Eastern Region and far beyond. From condiments, artisan cheeses, home cured and fresh meat, dairy products, confectionery, bakery, wine, beer and other drinks, together with cookware and other related products – the Knebworth East of England Food Festival is really attracting a huge range of products, in this, its 7th year.

Cookery demonstrations all weekend with TV’s Matt Tebbutt (Saturday) Jean-Christophe Novelli (Sunday), Masterchef contestant Ondine Hartgroves and award winning James Barber from the White Lion/Brudenell at Aldburgh.

Celebrity Chef Matt Tebbutt (Saturday) (Food Unwrapped Channel 4, Great British Food Revival BBC2 & guest presenter on BBC1 Saturday Kitchen and owner of Diana’s Diner in the West End). As well as appearing on many other TV cookery programmes and writing, Matt is also Executive Head Chef for the Hilton Bournemouth.

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In another pan, heat the poaching water, white wine, vinegar, some salt, lemon slices and dill stalks. Add the butter and when melted slide in the trout fillets. Poach very gently for 6-8 minutes depending upon the thickness.

When ready to eat, carefully plate the whole fish fillets with some of the poached rhubarb, dill sprigs and a little of the rhubarb liquor.

THE DETAILS Admission on the gate: £9.50 Family Ticket for 4 people: £34. A great value day out! Small supplement to visit Knebworth House. Tickets include entrance to Knebworth Gardens, Dinosaur Trail, the Park and Adventure Playground. Children under 3 years old – free. Plenty of free parking.

Book online www.knebworthhouse.com

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May Bank Holiday

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he 23rd Hertfordshire Garden Show takes place in the Park at Knebworth House. Find new ideas, plants and accessories to make your garden look really special. There will be a wide variety of exhibitors at the show, including some of the best nurseries and specialists from across the region. Talk to the growers and choose from a huge range of top quality plants. There are also accessories and decorative items for your garden. It’s a great way to get your garden ready for the new season, with plenty of fresh ideas for inspiration.

Entrance to the Garden Show is included in the Knebworth Park and Gardens admission ticket making for a very good value day out. The 28 acres of formal Gardens at Knebworth House are looking spectacular this spring. Also, families can enjoy a visit to the Adventure Playground as well as the famous Dinosaur Trail and maze in the Gardens. Book your tickets online to save 10% (advanced tickets are only available up to midnight on the day before your visit) Alternatively, purchase tickets on the day at the gate when you arrive. The show opens at 10.00 am each day. Please note: Knebworth House can be visited for a small additional supplement payable on the day.

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Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX ••••• 01438 812661 www.knebworthhouse.com

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Join the Mayor’s charity

Sprint Triathlon

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esidents in the St Albans District are being urged to taken part in a challenging sprint triathlon for charity.

The fun, annual event is being held at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre and consists of a: • 5km cycle in the sports hall; • A 200m swim in the centre’s pool; and • 3km run around the beautiful meadow beside the facility.

All local residents aged 12 and over can enter the Mayor of St Albans City and District’s Sprint Triathlon. They can do so as individuals or as part of a team, splitting the three elements between them.

The triathlon is on Sunday 15 May from 10am to 3pm and is suitable for people of mixed abilities – those who have never attempted a triathlon before as well as experienced competitors.

The entrance fee is £10 for 12-16 year-olds, £20 for other individuals and £30 per team of three.

All the proceeds will be donated to Rennie Grove Hospice Care, one of the Mayor’s chosen charities of the year. Competitors are encouraged to raise extra money through sponsorship.

To make it an entertaining day for all ages, children’s activity specialist Fit For Sport is running a host of free activities for younger children. These include a bouncy castle, parachute games and sporting challenges.

Westminster Lodge is managed by Everyone Active on behalf of the owners, St Albans City and District Council.

The Mayor, Councillor Salih Gaygusuz, said: “This is a fantastic event which is back by popular demand for its third year.

“Competitors get the chance to take on a challenge, test their fitness, have a good time and raise money for charity all at the same time. What’s more they can enter as a team and do it with their family or friends.”

Lesley Garner, Everyone Active General Manager at Westminster Lodge, added: “The Mayor’s City Sprint Triathlon was a huge success last year and is set to be even bigger and better this year. We have had a good number of people sign up for the race already and we hope to see

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more local residents sign up and give the triathlon a try.”

Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a charity providing care and support for adults and children with terminal and lifelimiting illnesses.

Gillian Barnett, Rennie Grove Director of Fundraising and Marketing, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Westminster Lodge – Everyone Active again and thrilled to be one of the Mayor’s charities.

“By being sponsored to take part in the Mayor’s City Sprint Triathlon, you can make a difference to local patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. So, please sign up and raise as much as you can. If everyone taking part raised £50 we could fund 250 hours of specialist nursing care in patients’ homes or at Grove House.”

All competitors will receive a complimentary activity bag, which includes a race T-Shirt, free activity passes for Westminster Lodge and more. The overall winner will be awarded a 12 month Fitness and Spa membership and the team winners will be awarded a six months Fitness membership.

THE DETAILS The closing date for registration is May 6.

For more information about Rennie Grove Hospice Care and to sign up please visit www.renniegrove.org/mayorstriathlon.

••••• For more information about Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre call 01727 736080 or visit www.everyoneactive.com.

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The Queen’s 90th Birthday

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We’re inviting the community to join with us in uniting the nation in celebrating this important milestone

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n Thursday 21st April 2016, Hatfield House will be one of over 200 locations in the UK lighting a beacon in celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday.

We’re very excited to be part of this long and unbroken tradition in our country of celebrating Royal jubilees, weddings, coronations and special birthdays with the lighting of beacons.

We’re inviting the community to join with us in uniting the nation in celebrating this important milestone in The Queen’s life.

The beacon will be lit at 7:30pm with free entry and free parking available in George’s Car Park.

To help everybody celebrate The Coach House Restaurant in the Stable Yard will be serving the traditional British meal of Fish and Chips. Hot, cold and alcoholic beverages will also be available as well as delicious homemade cakes. The Coach House will be open from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

This is fantastic opportunity to bring the community together on what will hopefully be a beautiful spring evening!

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THE DETAILS For details on how to find Hatfield House please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk/56/Find-Us

Lunchtime Menu Tuesday - Saturday 12.00 - 2.30Pm

Light Bites - Soup of the Day £5.50 Yorkshire puddings filled with wild mushrooms topped with roquette salad, parmesan shavings & balsamic glaze £5.95 Homemade chicken liver pate served with apricot chutney & crisp bread £6.50 H Forman & Son’s famous smoked salmon served simply with toasted bread £7.95 Insalata Caprese: Extra creamy mozzarella served with fresh tomato, basil, & balsamic reduction £6.95 Avocado & Prawn cocktail £7.50 BiggeR Bites 6oz 100o/o Beef Burger served in a bun with red onion jam, cheddar cheese, roquette salad, beef tomato served with a salad garnish & skinny chips £12.95 Alaskan black cod & haddock fish cakes served with mixed salad & tartar sauce £10.95 Chicken Milanese in panko bread crumbs served with linguine napoli £10.95 Nicoise salad, mixed leaves, boiled potatoes, tuna, black olives, french beans, egg & house dressing £11.50 Roast cornfed chicken breast & butternut squash salad with mixed leaves, quinoa & walnut pesto £10.95 RisiNg sUN eggs 2 poached eggs served on a muffin with Hereford bacon, asparagus, & hollandaise sauce £9.95 3 scrambled eggs sautéed with scotch smoked salmon served on a toasted muffin £9.95 2 fried free range eggs served with honey roast ham & hash browns £9.50 BAgUettes £9.50 (all served with salad & skinny chips) Burata, extra creamy mozzarella, grilled vegetables & basil pesto Classic BLT grilled Hereford bacon, crispy lettuce, beef tomato & mayonnaise Chicken Milanese in breadcrumbs with crispy lettuce, beef tomato & mayonnaise

The Rising Sun Mill Hill LLP, 137 Marsh Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 4EY • 0208 959 1357 • www.therisingsunmillhill.co.uk

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS GUIDE

Show Stopping Performances showcasing talent at Abbot's Hill

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he purpose-built theatre and sports complex here at Abbot’s Hill has been busy hosting an exciting series of events this term as our girls have used the space to showcase their talents. First “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” played to sell-out audiences who were impressed not only by the first-rate performances, but also the highly imaginative set and costume designs, a hallmark of Abbot’s Hill productions. Then the theatre turned itself over to Gym & Dance Displays where girls at both Senior and Junior level could perform a wide range of musical, dance and gymnastic routines, in solo and group performances.

Budding engineers at Abbot’s Hill were thrilled to be judged winners of the Intermediate competition during the Dacorum Rotary Technology Tournament at Ashlyn’s School in March. The bridge-building challenges, using only basic craft materials, put the girls’ mathematical and scientific skills to the test.

To see our Prep School and Nursery in action on a normal school

day, come along to our next Working Open Event on Friday 29 April from 1.30pm to 3pm. You will need to pre-book and places are limited, so book your place today by email - registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk or call 01442 240333.

Independent Day School for girls 4 - 16 years Day Nursery & Pre-School for girls and boys from 6 months

To see our Day Nursery, Pre-School and Prep School in action, come to a

Working Open Event

Friday 29 April, 1.30pm - 3pm Tuesday 7 June, 10.30am - 12pm You will need to book, and places are limited. Please call the Registrar on 01442 839169 or email registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk to book your place.

THE DETAILS For more information about Abbott's Hill Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 8RP Telephone 01442 240333 or email registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and thriving school with an excellent record of academic success and an outstanding reputation for pastoral care.

For further details please call us on 01442 240333.

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Should Politics be a compulsory subject? words by Jack Travers, Teacher of History & Politics at Aldenham School

Corbyn-mania turned Corbyn-mare, Cameron v Boris, Osborne v IDS… There can’t have been too many more interesting times to be teaching politics than now and that isn’t even including the elections in America and a certain Mr Trump. All of this controversy is spoiling us politicaltragics to such an extent that the current A Level students must think that politics is the most rock’n’roll thing ever.

Well, not quite but you get my meaning!

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t can’t have been as easy to engage the A Level pupils when the coalition was plodding along nicely. There just wasn’t as much to discuss and debate. What’s more likely to catch the attention of a 16 or 17-year-old, a Nick Clegg party conference speech from Bournemouth or the distinct possibility that both leading parties will tear themselves apart from within at the same time as Britain possibly leaving the EU… I am hoping not many chose the former! It is a great time to both be teaching and learning politics as there are exciting stories each and every day.

A Level politics is split into British and American modules, one in Year 12 / Lower Sixth and one in Year 13 / Upper Sixth. The syllabus is full and you have to get through all the relevant content, be it about how the political systems are organised or how they work in practice and why.

It is a great A Level as it teaches writing skills, analysis, discussion and debating and much more.

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Plus, a key part of teaching the subject is to instil a passion for it in the pupils and that is why the trials and tribulations of both political elites on both sides of the Atlantic is so relevant at the moment.

I like to think the Aldenham politics students enjoy the subject and may even talk about it in their free time with friends or family. That can’t be said for every subject. Although this controversy is not good for the stability of either the UK or US, it is brilliant to help us teachers so for that reason, long may it continue!

Many Aldenham politics students were lucky enough to hear the US Ambassador to the UK, Matthew Barzun, speak last month at the school. His engagement of those present was superb and was yet another push in the right direction for the pupils. I look forward to hearing more about his career in the future as he is certainly ‘one to watch’.

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ritish parents are among the strictest in Europe after a study has revealed they are more reluctant to let their children play and travel unsupervised.

Worried parents in England restrict their child’s ability to play and travel without adult supervision more than their European counterparts, the research found.

The study revealed parents are mainly worried about the potential danger from road traffic and going out in the dark and it followed calls from leading teachers to expose children to more genuine risk.

Researchers compared children’s independent mobility in 16 countries worldwide based on a survey of over

children to use daylight hours and prevent road deaths.

Ben Shaw, Director of Policy Studies Institute, said: “ Allowing children the freedom to get about in their local area unaccompanied by adults has been found to be important for their health and physical, mental and social development. Yet we have found that children around the world have significant restrictions placed on their freedom to get about – to go to school, to visit friends, and get to places to play.

“Children’s freedom of movement has declined in recent decades and danger from traffic is the main reason parents give for not letting their children out by themselves.

Researchers compared children’s independent mobility in 16 countries worldwide based on a survey of over 18,000 children 18,000 children aged 7 - 15 from 2010 to 2012.

Carried out by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) at the University of Westminster, it found that children’s ability to travel and play in their local area unsupervised by adults varies widely with England in seventh place compared to more lenient countries like Germany and Finland.

The only European countries from the sample that allow children of any age to go out after dark are Finland, Sweden and Denmark, the study funded by the Nuffield Foundation revealed.

Separately, England held the seventh place in the ranking, positioning parents as among the less lenient in Europe.

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We are struck by how this significant danger and major restriction on children, is routinely accepted given the health and developmental benefits independent mobility has been shown to result in. “While restrictions on children’s freedom have increased, our research has looked at how this situation can be turned around.

“We have found some shining examples of cities such as Rotterdam and Vancouver which have been inspired to place children at the centre of their development; on the basis that if a city works for children it works for everyone.

“However, if the benefits of these approaches are to be enjoyed in the UK, the needs of children must be given much greater priority by decision makers working in the policy areas of planning, development and transport.

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Aspirations to achieve St Columba’s College

St Columba’s College provides an inspiring and challenging environment where boys from the age of four to 18 years old aspire to achieve their own best standard.

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

In addition to the curriculum, there is an extensive Extra and Extended Curriculum ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force to Young Enterprise.

These activities develop qualities of self-knowledge, teamwork, leadership and resilience.

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

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

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

THE DETAILS For more information about St Columba's College please browse the website, www.stcolumbascollege.org and arrange an individual tour of the College with one of the boys.

A quality education from start to finish

OPEN SCHOOL WORKING DAY (Senior School) Friday 10th June “The quality of the pupils' achievement and learning is excellent.

The College meets its aim that every pupil should learn from their total experience with much success.” ISI Inspection, January 2015

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCHOOL PETER HAMILTON, HEADMASTER OF HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S BOYS’ SCHOOL Making the right choice of school for your child is a daunting prospect. With so many excellent independent secondary schools available, all displaying an impressive pedigree, it is easy to become overwhelmed when choosing the school that will be best for your child in terms of academic fulfilment and personal development.

A child’s schooldays, however, are not merely about absorbing knowledge or acquiring grades. Ensuring that the school has the correct type of pastoral support and care for your child is paramount to their success and happiness. For example, how are classes set?

Ability setting may be too competitive for some; geographical location ensures classmates are close to each other both inside and outside of school, better encouraging the kind of lifelong friendship that schools inspire.

Additionally, how pupils are supported through exams – planning, revision strategies, stress management – and the UCAS process, should form part of your decisionmaking. At age 10 or 11, this may seem early, but it is certainly not premature. Before you know it, you’ll be watching them receive their exam results and waving them off to University.

Now is the time to start planning your visits to open days, researching websites and sending for prospectuses. During the quest, you will face the fact that most independent schools have small class sizes, exceptional exam results, motivated staff, an extensive range of extracurricular activities, a cabinet full of trophies, and more! So, how do you best make an informed decision?

Primarily, choosing a school is about choosing an academic ethos that will enable your child to succeed, not just in their exams, but in their lives after education.

Most schools supply an information book alongside their prospectus and this should explain the how each curricular subject is taught and what exactly is on offer.

Some schools expect pupils to drive their own learning; others may have a more creative, or project focused, approach. Some schools will offer little or no flexibility when selecting examination subjects; others may afford students a variety of choices. Knowing your child’s areas of strength, you should be looking to choose an approach that will engage them and encourage them to their life.

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In the case of Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, we admit the brightest boys, and at every stage of their development our curriculum is expressly designed to keep them involved, stimulated and eager to learn. We are known for our academic excellence and the vast majority of our students go on to their first choice university, with exceptionally high numbers to Oxford and Cambridge.

We produce confident and self-motivated young men who are fully prepared for the challenges of the future.

We have a strong and supportive multicultural community at our core. Stud ents make friends across the most extraordinary range of backgrounds and cultures, and our community stands as a beacon of tolerance and respect.

Your research will help you to target a small number of prospective schools that should share the values and aspirations that you have for your child, ensuring you are able to make the right choice when the time comes.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AF Tel: 020 8266 1700 office@habsboys.org.uk

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‘Private schools should be praised for producing influential people’

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A study by Debrett’s, the etiquette experts, reveals that two-fifths of the 500 most powerful and influential people in Britain went to private schools

rucially this cuts across all spheres of influence, including not only traditional careers, like business and politics, but areas like architecture and acting too: witness the amazing global success of Eton-educated Eddie Redmayne, still only 33, as Professor Stephen Hawking, in The Theory of Everything.

Of course private schools are always going to produce far more than their fair share of Society’s most powerful “players”. This is inevitable, given the fact that most successful people educate their own children privately; thus the system is guaranteed to be perpetuated, with success breeding success.

For example, high-flying parents will have all the key contacts, whether in commerce or theatre, to help ensure their own offspring have that first, vital helping hand up the career ladder.

Work experience slots inevitably go to the children of top business people or lawyers, for example as inevitably their parents have the contacts to find precious openings.

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influence opens doors more easily and, crucially, other pupils can also benefit from their contacts.

For example, successful parents are often instrumental in prompting high-profile acquaintances to visit schools as speakers: spending time with pupils and offering invaluable advice on “How to succeed” in the process. That way, everyone benefits from their expertise. This is indeed how the system works on a termly basis: little nudges here and there, but nothing too blatant or nepotistic.

Private schools are exceedingly good at producing successful pupils…

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ONCOPOLE: A new kind of French trip

WORDS BY FREDERIC VIGNAL, HEAD OF FRENCH, MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL

For years, school language trips have involved remarkably similar activities; language lessons in the morning and afternoon activities in the local area sum up the vast majority of such excursions.And rightly so, since there needs to be both a core language component as well as the opportunity for broader cultural appreciation.

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chools now, though, are under pressure to deliver a more rewarding experience, hence why Merchant Taylors' has begun to expand the range and quality of its trips abroad. In Modern Languages, this started with a memorable Spanish trip to Cuba a few years ago. Geography trips to China and a Duke of Edinburgh's Award trip to Nepal have continued the trend and now the French department has organised a stunning opportunity for our linguists at the Oncopole, home of the Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse (IUCT), one of Europe's

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top centres for cancer treatment and research.

This is the product of a collaboration between a cancer centre (the Claudius Régaud Institute) and the oncology departments of Toulouse University Hospital in order to offer a complete and integrated range of treatments. This brings together teams involved in fundamental research, clinical research and applied research, specialising in all types and stages of cancer. As experts in complex cases and rare tumours, treatment combines cutting-edge medicine and a heavy emphasis on interpersonal relations. The IUCT Oncopole favours a holistic approach to illness in all its aspects, whether medical, psychological or biological. IUCT Oncopole therefore brings together doctors, surgeons, radiotherapists, health professionals, teachers, researches and industrialists. In all, there are 3000 employees on an enormous 550 acre site. There is also a biopark for biotech startups, a public cancer research centre, a centre of advanced technologies for life sciences, a start-ups incubator and hotels, services and associations for patients and families.

Boys will have the opportunity to shadow doctors, gain an overview of the fabrication of chemotherapy drugs, be shown oncogenetic research on cancer heredity and get involved in data analysis. The work experience is open to those aged 16 years above, offering encouragement to those boys who have taken their GCSE French one year early and are keen to continue their study of the language. There has already been great interest from boys, as they start to see that their hard work in language acquisition can open doors far away from the classroom. We are keen to strengthen the link in future years and find more such specialist opportunities for boys to employ their language skills.

THE DETAILS For more information about Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2HT Telephone +44 (0)1923 845514 or email info@mtsn.org.uk www.mtsn.org.uk Merchant Taylors’ School

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Change your son’s life • • • • • • •

A traditional boys’ education ‘Exceptional’ – 2014 School Inspection Inspirational teaching Unique tutorial system Civilized, friendly & unpressured Magnificent sports fields Superb facilities set in 280 acres

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• 2018 Registration: 13+ February 28 2017

• 2017 Registration: 11+ November 30 2016 16+ December 31 2016

• Bursaries • Academic, Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships

Getting here Coaches: Barnet, Beaconsfield, Ealing, Harpenden, Harrow, Highgate, Mill Hill, Radlett, St John’s Wood Car: MTS is 15 minutes from the M1, the M25 and the A40 Transit: MTS is adjacent to Moor Park (Metropolitan Line) and is accessible from any Jubilee/Metropolitan Line station.

Chiltern Line trains from Marylebone change at Harrow; from Aylesbury change at Rickmansworth

Please contact Gregg McCann, Admissions Officer Tel. +44 (0)1923 845514 Email. admissions@mtsn.org.uk

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HEADMASTER CHRISTOPHER WILSON AND THE BOYS CELEBRATING SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS WITH A CHOCOLATE CAKE

Celebrating scholarship success at Lockers Park Set in 23 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire woodland in Boxmoor, Lockers Park is a day and boarding school for boys aged 4-13. With over 140 years of educational expertise, the school prides itself on preparing boys for the very best British public and independent senior schools.

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escribed by the Good Schools Guide as “small and perfectly formed”, Lockers Park employs a kinaesthetic approach to schooling with expressly small class sizes and structured sport every day to ensure the boys are highly engaged and achieve the best academic results.

The school has been celebrating academic success with five boys achieving scholarships at leading schools including Bedford and Rugby.

Headmaster Christopher Wilson said: "We are thrilled with these boys who have secured hard-fought for scholarships at prestigious senior schools. Lockers Park is a small school and to have 20% of the school year secure scholarships is a real achievement.”

Lockers Park has a well-respected Year 6-8 Senior School Preparation Programme involving exam and interview practice, visits from senior school players and scholarship coaching alongside tailored advice from senior staff. This all serves to ensure a seamless progression onto Britain’s leading public and independent senior schools.

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Lockers Park is hosting its next Open Morning on Saturday 14th May, 10:30am–12:30pm.

THE DETAILS For more information about Lockers Park School visit the website at www.lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

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Open Morning - Saturday 14th May • The perfect blend of academic excellence and pastoral care • Scholarships to leading senior schools won every year • 140 years experience of educating boys Preparatory School, Day & Boarding for Boys (7-13 Years) Pre-Preparatory School, Co-Educational (4-7 Years) www.lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

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Edge Grove is a day and boarding rday 7th Ma y school for boys and girls aged 2016 3-13 years, characterised by a 10am - 12pm genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Located in 28 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, its wonderful setting and facilities ensure pupils are exposed to a wide range of experiences and opportunities.

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ed by a dynamic and inspirational Headmaster, Ben Evans, Edge Grove has continued to flourish and expand over the past four years. The high achievements of the school were ultimately recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) who inspected Edge Grove in September 2015 and consequently rated it ‘excellent’ in all areas.

The ISI stated that the school is “highly successful in meeting its ambitious aims” and that at all stage of the school “the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Key factors supporting high achievement are the extensive and innovative curriculum, pupils’ understanding attitudes towards their learning and excellent teaching.”

During the inspection, the ISI inspectors observed that pupils are “caring, polite and exceptionally well behaved. They are diligent in their approach to lessons and their behaviour is exemplary.” They rated the pastoral care as ‘excellent’ and concluded that Edge Grove “fulfills its aim to provide a secure and happy environment in which pupils feel safe, nurtured and valued.” The contribution of teaching and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils was also observed as “excellent.”

Edge Grove looks forward to welcoming prospective parents to visit the school, meet Ben Evans and tour the school. The next Open Day is on Saturday 7th May 2016 at 10am – 12pm and no pre-booking is necessary. Scholarships and bursaries are available at 11+ entry (Year 7) in September 2016. Visit www.edgegrove.com for more information.

THE DETAILS For more information about Edge Grove, Aldenham Village, Hertfordshire, WD25 8NL Telephone 01923 855724 www.edgegrove.com

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or once the despairing pundits, pollsters and commentators are in agreement: children’s manners are getting worse. Table manners are a thing of the past, respect for elders is out of the window, and so on. Yet many parents riposte that it is no longer a question of manners, it’s a question of natural behaviour. Their little darling may like to be louder than the town crier, may want to crawl round other people’s feet in a restaurant, may need to have their parent’s instant attention for their own important demands - but they’re just children, and who are we to say that these natural impulses should be cramped within our own narrow view of manners?

Why not try and find a compromise between old-school stiffness and laissez-faire carelessness? Follow these basic precepts: • Teach your child empathy from an early age. Keep reiterating remarks like “how would you feel if someone said that to you?”, and you’ll get your child into the habit of thinking about the impact their behaviour has on others.

• Emphasise the importance of sharing. This doesn’t come naturally, so you have to actually tell children to offer sweets around, give other kids a go on the swing etc.

Again, repetition is valuable.

• Remind them of their ps and qs. This effectively means endlessly reiterations of “say please”, “say thank you”…

• Teach your children not to interrupt when you’re speaking. Again, repeated reminders work best.

• Teach your child to listen carefully. This might entail them getting rewards for sitting still and listening attentively. Listening well is an incredibly important social skill, which will prove invaluable when it comes to making conversations.

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Table Manners

Table manners are by no means natural.

Eventually you will have to teach children to wield and knife and fork correctly, not slurp from a glass, and may even introduce them to the arcane mysteries of correct cutlery usage, tipping soup bowls way from you etc. Don’t get bogged down in these minutiae. Concentrate instead on the absolute essentials. And always bear in mind that if you get too uptight about manners, you will turn family mealtimes into an absolute purgatory that is dreaded by children and adults alike. Repeated lectures about nagging remarks about shortcomings do not make for a convivial atmosphere.

Absolutely Essential Table Manners • Wait until everyone has started before you do; if you are specifically invited to start immediately, it is acceptable to do so.

• Always eat with your mouth closed.

• Always use cutlery (fingers are for bread, fruit and barbecues) • Never reach across the table and help yourself to food; always ask for food to be passed to you (a please won’t go amiss).

• Eat as much as you can, then put your knife and fork together on the plate to indicate you have finished.

• Ask permission to leave the table, or wait until there is a general move to do so Debrett’s Cygnets, classes teaching dining etiquette for children from the age of 7.

For more information or to organise a group class please contact TimHenckens@debretts.co.uk; www.debretts.com

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Duncombe School, Hertford

Accredited Forest School

Duncombe School is an accredited Forest School, offering outdoor education and activities to our Early Years. Forest School gives the children the chance to learn and explore in a safe outdoor environment.

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ollowing the Forest School principles, our lessons develop the children’s curiosity, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, communication skills, knowledge of the natural environment and the ability to assess risk. Activities are carefully planned to meet both these principles and the aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

We have our own Forest School area, The Dell – a large sunken woodland area that was the house’s sunken garden in Victorian times and now makes a perfect location for our pupils to experience the outdoor world in a safe environment.

Children start to visit The Dell from Kindergarten and still enjoy it when they reach age 11. Activities range from toasting marshmallows, to building dens, constructing skeletons from twigs and going on a bug hunt. Lessons in The Dell are carefully planned to teach children about the natural environment, how to use their initiative to solve problems, work as teams and handle risk.

Our staff have been trained to supervise Forest School activities and we are accredited by Down the Woods, an organisation that provides information and training on outdoor education.

At Duncombe, we believe the best education is a well-rounded one and encourage every child to realise their full potential. We are non-selective, and are ranked as ‘outstanding’ across seven areas in the 2014 School Inspection Report and consistently achieve excellent results in all Key Stages. This year we are proud that our Year 6 pupils achieved an outstanding thirteen scholarships, and all Duncombe Year 6 pupils have secured places at the secondary schools of their choice. Duncombe School is Hertford’s only Coeducational Independent School for ages 2-11 years.

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We’re Hertford’s only Co-educational Independent School for ages 2-11 and have been educating children for over 75 years

From 2 to 11 years old Duncombe is Hertford’s only Independent, Co-educational School for children from 2 to 11 years old and are ranked as ‘outstanding’. We believe the best education is a well-rounded one and encourage every child to realise their full potential.

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THE DETAILS For more information about Duncombe School, Hertford Telephone 01992 414100 or email office@duncombe-school.co.uk www.duncombe-school.co.uk

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A Foundation for Life A strong academic grounding is key to education, with a focus on ensuring that both students and teachers embody a positive growth mindset. We believe that children’s basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work and that such an approach creates a love of learning and resilience, both of which are critical for the future.

Finally, we hold firmly to the view that academic learning needs to be set within a wider offer of sports, music, drama, art and rd clubs which stimulate other interests. Such activities encourage the soft skills of team work, he theme of the conference was what is now leadership, self-confidence being called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and general emotional a period in time identified as a revolution intelligence. With a future in which robots due to the scale, speed and impact that may focus on basic administrative and clerical tasks, technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the interpersonal skills which these extra-curricular biotechnology, 3D printing will have on the way we activities develop will soon become highly sought after. will live.

The earliest school in the Foundation was set up At Mill Hill School Foundation we do not claim in 1807 with the aim of creating a place of learning to have an answer to this challenge but we are, at open to all, whatever their background. Having least, aware that we need to provide our students with retained a boarding section within the school we are skills which will enable them to face the future with now able to extend our reach to the international confidence. The Foundation consists of four schools: market through our International School. We pre-prep, prep and senior, and our recently opened can equip all our students for the future through International School. This term, following my arrival, experiencing the benefits of the global community I have challenged each school to consider how to right here in Mill Hill. become 21st century ready.

Whilst we cannot predict the future, we do believe MRS FRANCES KING HEAD For many, preparing students for the future that our broad approach to education will provide might be ensuring that they have good enough our students with the skills, resilience and flexibility to computing skills: however, at the Mill Hill School Foundation we cope with the uncertainty of progress: a strong foundation for the future. believe that the task is wider than this.

THE DETAILS First, it is important to restate a timeless element of our view on For more information about Mill Hill School education - our core values of pride, integrity, learning, leadership, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, London, NW7 1QS achievement and respect - and to expect our students to live according Telephone 020 8959 1221 or email registrations@millhill.org.uk to these. www. millhill.org.uk

How should we educate children for an unknown future? Amongst the dramatic statements that came out of this year’s WEF conference at Davos in January was that seven in ten children in primary school today will ultimately find themselves working in jobs that do not exist.

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Experimenting with Raku firing BISHOP'S STORTFORD COLLEGE

Bishop's Stortford College’s artists have again been experimenting with Raku firing. Built by the College’s Artist in Residence Chris Sutherland, and with help from Old Stortfordian Danielle Moon (AH 06-15), the temporary kiln offered pupils the chance to try a different, unique method of firing their work.

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aku is a complex process involving removing pots from the kiln at 1000 degrees and placing them in bins full of combustible materials which produce unique and unpredictable qualities to the work. By placing the pots in a reduced atmosphere that is starved of oxygen, the flames draw oxygen out of the copper oxide in the glaze mixture to give a beautiful range of colours and effects, they are then enhanced by the smoke from the combustible materials post firing.

Building on last year’s successes, a new process called Obvara was tested, where 850 degree pots are dipped into a fermented yeast mixture. The results of this Eastern European technique were beautiful, giving the pots a permanent tiger loaf crust effect.

The College has some highly talented pupils, who have continued to create wonderful ceramics; building the Raku kiln is part of the Art

Department’s aim to help them achieve their artistic ambitions, to support and encourage pupils to push boundaries and to try something hands on and exciting. Raku firing is usually a technique only offered by universities, so College pupils have had the rare opportunity to learn and be inspired by new methods. The flames and smoke created plenty of intrigue around the kiln as this technique, whilst being particularly hot, allows for multiple firings to take place during a day. During this year's firing over 13 kiln loads of work was processed throughout the 14 hour firing!

Students from the Lower Fifth, Upper Fifth, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth took part in the firing with some beautiful results from crackled metallic turquoise to the wonderfully rustic Obvara finish.

OPEN MORNINGS

Bishop's Stortford College warmly welcomes families to visit and get a flavour for life on campus. Pre-Prep Open Morning (for 4+ entry) is 23rd April 2016, 9.30am – 12 noon and the whole College Open Morning (for all stages of entry) is 24th September 2016 9.30am - 1.00pm.

Visit the College website www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org for more details.

THE DETAILS For more information about Bishop's Stortford College, 10 Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2PJ visit the website at www.bishopsstordfordcollege.org

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Busy Bees Nursery in St Albans launches new baby development group

New parents in St Albans can now take advantage of a baby development group launched by the St Albans Nursery and Montessori Pre-school.

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he sessions are open to all, free of charge and take place every Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am 11.00am at the Busy Bees nursery on Hatfield Road, where parents and children aged two and under take part in a number of fun and engaging activities.

Within the group an experienced team of childcare practitioners are on hand to advise parents on how to enhance their child’s learning from an early age and better understand their development. The sessions also provide parents with the opportunity to share their experiences and get together with other new mums and dads.

Lorraine Middleton, nursery manager at the St Albans Nursery and Montessori Pre-school, said:“The baby development group is a great way

to show new parents how they can stimulate their baby’s mind from a very young age. We get the babies and parents involved in a range of activities, all centered around play, but with a common goal of enhancing their learning. Parents and our childcare practitioners are constantly engaging with the children in an exciting environment, designed to nurture and develop their young minds.”

Each week, there is a different theme for the group and the up and coming sessions include activities for children aged two and under to take part in such as messy play, rhyme time, finger painting and sensory play.

Lorraine continued: “These sessions also provide a platform to demonstrate to parents the sort of fun learning enhancements we’re doing at the nursery each day covering the foundations of maths, science and language skills through investigative and experimental play.”

THE DETAILS For more information about the Baby Development Group which takes place at the Busy Bees nursery on Hatfield Road, please contact Lorraine on 01727 833 980 or visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hatfieldroad

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Nail the Nineties look

H EALTH & BEAUTY

Love Handles - AAARGHH!

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Tumbleweed. Dandelions on your lawn. Gremlins.

Those are all things that are notoriously hard to get rid of.

But not quite as hard, I think, as getting rid of love handles…

f you’ve tried losing weight, it’s quite likely that you’ve slimmed down all over – but those bulges around your gut are still there, spilling over the tops of your jeans and making it hard to wear fitted clothes. It’s similarly possible to whittle away every ounce of spare body fat through exercise – and yet still keep your love handles.

They are usually the last thing to go, and for many people, never go at all.

despite being very fit – I still didn’t like my shape.

Ultimately I realised that my love handles were not going away on their own, and that the only solution was to get some help from aesthetic medicine. (I chose Vaser, but as you already know, there are terrific non-surgical options.)

If you, too, have tried diet and exercise but are still plagued by your love handles, it may be the best solution for you as well.

If you, too, have tried diet and exercise but are still plagued by your love handles, it may be the best solution for you as well Why do they so incredibly difficult to shift?

Two reasons.

First of all, some people simply have a genetic predisposition to storing fat around their love handles – just as others are predisposed to storing fat around their tummies or thighs. That’s their natural body shape, and it has nothing to do with weight. You can be extremely lean, but you still have to store fat somewhere.

Often, hormones are a factor too. High levels of oestrogen are associated with body fat being stored around the love handle area - in men as well as women.

Second of all, it’s impossible to target your love handles with specific exercises, like you might target your arms, glutes or abs. Sure, you can do exercises that burn fat all over your body – but if your love handles are where your body likes storing fat, they’re not going anywhere.

I know how frustrating this is from personal experience.

I played squash at competitive level, was very careful with what I ate and yet my shirts never fitted me right because I just could not get rid of my love handles.

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We are more than happy to work with your personal trainers as well to optimise your outcomes. We also have our in house personal trainer Ros Jaffa who will help you put together a long-term plan to maintain your results – and get the most out of any treatment.

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Nail the Nineties look Moschino women’s spring-summer 2016 collection

Kenzo’s Spring-Summer 2016,

If the SS16 catwalks told us anything, it’s that the Nineties fashion revival is in full swing, and it was no different backstage.

By Katie Wright, Press Association

Blank Canvas Cosmetics F40 Small Tapered Contour Brush

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e lost count of the number of make-up artists citing influences from those hazy premillennium days, but thinking back, is Nineties make-up really something we want to bring back - all that lip gloss and bronzer? As it happens, yes, it is - because this time round, the make-up maestros have translated the best of the decade, making it super wearable and ideal for spring. Here’s how to nail the Nineties look now...

BROWS NOW

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lips, all topped off with Linda Evangelistastyle pixie crop wigs. At Christopher Kane, Lucia Pieroni said the brows were “a bit feral”, which means you should be combing them up and out, before filling in with a brow pencil that matches your natural shade. If you’ve gone a bit tweezer-happy and plucked beyond recognition, try Illamasqua’s new Brow Build, which contains micro-fibres to subtly thicken and fill brows.

Illamasqua Brow Build in Flow, £18.50 (available April 7; www.illamasqua.com); MAC Big Brow Pencil in Spiked, £16 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk)

TAME YOUR TAN

Back in the Nineties, before Instagram, the Kardashians and the rise of the YouTube make-up tutorial, contouring wasn’t ‘a thing’ and bronzer was applied liberally with a huge brush, the aim being an all-over tan, as if you’d just returned from two weeks in Miami. Nowadays, it’s all about carefully placed colour, so use a small contouring brush and a shimmery (rather than matte) bronzing powder across your cheekbones, temples and down the sides of your nose, then use a larger brush to blend out. You’re aiming for what Lynsey Alexander at Kenzo called “a desert sepia-toned tan”.

Illamasqua Beyond Powder in Epic, £32 (available April 21; www.illamasqua.com); Givenchy Les Saisons Healthy Glow Powder in Ambre Saison, £36 (www.houseoffraser.co.uk); Blank Canvas Cosmetics F40 Small Tapered Contour Brush, £11.84 (www.blankcanvascosmetics.com)

UP-ALL-NIGHT LINER

Lucia Pieroni designed the make-up looks for Emilio Pucci and Chloe, claiming Nineties grunge and “rave girls” were the inspiration, which explains why both had a gorgeously smudgy eyeliner look. To recreate this slept-in feel, dust a pale grey or nude shadow on the Left: AP Photo/Luca Bruno/PA Photos Far left: AP Photo/Thibault Camus/PA Photos All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

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Get the Buy it now The latest fragrance offering from Jo Malone is a stimulating one, inspired by the nation’s favourite drink. Rare Teas is a collection of unisex colognes created using an industry-first infusion process, similar to brewing a pot, where the leaves are steeped for up to 100 hours then melded with complementary notes. From the floral-tinged delicacy of Silver Needle Tea, to the rich and robust Midnight Black Tea, there are six limited editions, so everyone can find their perfect brew.

Jo Malone Rare Teas collection, £240 for 175ml (www.jomalone.com)

upper lid, then apply a fine line of black or slate grey kohl on the waterline and below the lower lashes, smudging with your finger tip - and for an authentic Nineties carefree feel, go mascara-less.

New Cid I-Smoulder Smoky Eye Pencil and Shadow in Charcoal, £18.50 (www.newcidcosmetics.com); Chanel Limited Edition Stylo Eyeshadow Fresh Effect Eyeshadow in Vert Grise, £23 (www.debenhams.com)

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Sarah Chapman Skinesis Face & Eyes Facial-in-a-box from Space NK

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MAC Eyeshadow in Da Bling

GET THE GLOSS

Make-up artists got really creative when coming up with ways to achieve a pale, matte Nineties lip, using anything but lipstick. At Alberta Ferretti, MAC Da Bling eyeshadow was patted onto lips, and at Blumarine, a pink cream shadow was used. A matte liquid lipstick is an easier way to get the look, and has better staying power, but for the ultimate Nineties homage, it doesn’t get better than a shiny brown lip, as seen at Kenzo. Either slick on a heap of caramelhued gloss or, for longer-lasting colour, fill in your pout with a tawny liner and finish with clear gloss on top.

MAC Eye Shadow in Da Bling, £13 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk); MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in LadyBeGood, £21 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk); Jane Iredale Puregloss Lip Gloss in White Tea, £19.95 (www.janeiredale.com)

Illamasqua Brow Build in Flow

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Chanel Limited Edition Stylo Eyeshadow in Vert Grise from Debenhams

Illamasqua Beyond Powder in Epic

Tried & tested

Is the search for the perfect black mascara every really over? Our testers try three of the latest launches...

Rimmel London Volume Colourist Mascara in Black

8/10

After the suggested two-week wear of this tint-meets-mascara, my lashes did appear darker and more volumised, and the brush fulfils its promise of making lashes fuller and longer. However, on a number of occasions, I was left with remnants of black under my eyes, which I had to tend to during the day. £7.99 (www.boots.com)

Max Factor Voluptuous False Lash Effect Mascara in Black

This mascara definitely delivers superlong lashes, but it took me a bit of practise to get used to the long and thick wand, which meant I had to spend more time than usual with a lash comb, removing clumps. That said, when applied well, the results are great. £9.99 (www.superdrug.com)

9/10

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Knockout Defining Lifting and Fan Mascara in 01 Black

With a wand that’s thicker in the centre, and short, sturdy bristles, the brush pushes lashes out and up, opening the eye more with each stroke. The ‘fan’ effect is really noticeable, but I would have preferred a bit 9/10 more volume. £24 (www.esteelauder.co.uk)

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Spotlight on…

Hyder Ridha, cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon at Spire Harpenden Hospital Mr Ridha has recently started practicing at Spire Harpenden. Here, he explains how cosmetic surgery can change more than just how you look.

How long have you been a surgeon?

“I’ve been a surgeon for 10 years. I am based at the Lister hospital for my NHS post and Spire Harpenden for my private work.”

What do you do?

“I’m a fully accredited Plastic and Cosmetic surgeon, specialising in breast, skin and head & neck microsurgical reconstruction. This involves using a patient’s own tissue to reconstruct areas in the body, following cancer treatment or trauma.

This is performed with microsurgery and avoids the use of foreign materials, giving a more natural result. I am also fully trained in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments, specialising in the face, breasts and body. This includes procedures such as breast augmentation, reduction or uplift; facial surgery including facelifts, nose reshaping and eyelid rejuvenation.

Body surgery includes tummy tucks, liposuction and lipofilling (fat injections).”

What questions do patients commonly ask you?

“Will I look artificial or look like I’ve had plastic surgery? I reassure my patients that the idea of aesthetic surgery is to try to create a natural look so that you look more rejuvenated and fresh, but do not look artificial. A lot of patients are also concerned about scarring; with any kind of surgery there will be scars, however as a plastic surgeon I have been trained to place these scars in areas that are hidden and not so obvious.”

What’s the biggest myth about cosmetic surgery?

“That it’s only beneficial in terms of appearance. Although it does enhance appearance to an extent, I feel the greatest benefit is in terms of patients self-esteem and confidence - something which is not appreciated by people who haven’t had cosmetic surgery. This is particularly the case in 76 APRIL 2016

breast reconstruction after a patient has had a mastectomy.

Although the main aim of treatment is to remove the cancer which is life threatening, the reconstruction of the breast is particularly important in terms of improving quality of life and regaining confidence after such a life changing event.’’

What is your favourite thing about being a surgeon?

The thing I enjoy most is the impact that I can have on a patient’s life in a positive way, just from a surgical procedure.

What do you do in your spare time?

I am a keen footballer and I still continue playing to keep myself fit and feel that it is a great stress reliever. My other pleasure is cars, and I enjoy watching races as well as going to the tracks and driving myself.

I also enjoy travelling when time allows, and am particularly fond of Italy, as I love the food and walking around the beautiful historic sites.

What’s your favourite film?

I really enjoy science fiction – I have recently seen Interstellar, a film about space and time travel- which I really enjoyed.

What do you like about Spire Harpenden?

The staff are professional and friendly.

Teresa, the clinical nurse who specialises in cosmetic surgery is an amazing member of the team and helps support patients throughout their journey from start to finish.

THE DETAILS Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 4BP 01582 714 420 www.spirehealthcare.com/harpenden

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Paint it pastel Pop stars Rita Ora and Jessie J love baby pink; Kylie Jenner favours mermaid-esque sea green; and Kelly Osbourne has made Parma Violets purple her signature. By Katie Wright,

Press Association

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t’s clear celebs love a pastel dye job, and now the My Little Pony hair trend has hit the catwalks, with models at the Haider Ackermann SS16 show rocking a rainbow’s worth of candy colours in their hair.

But does this sugar-sweet look work in the real world?

Absolutely! And it’s easily achieved with temporary colour, even if you’re not blonde to begin with, so you don’t have to commit for long. We’ve got the experts’ advice on five sugary shades and how to achieve them...

THINK PINK

“We’ve seen some great on-trend colours being used on celebs and the catwalk, and now consumers can create the looks in salons,” says Josh Wood, Wella Professionals global creative director of colour. He describes the salononly Wella Professionals Instamatic as a collection of “soft, diffused and muted tones that allow for unlimited creativity”, including Pink Dream, perfect for following Rita and Jessie’s lead - but hair will need to be pre-lightened first (find your nearest salon at www.wella.com). For a more temporary touch of pink that works on darker hair, try Fudge Urban Hair Art Pink Ink spray, currently reduced to £3.99 from £5.99, which disappears after one wash (www.superdrug.com).

CORAL CRUSH

“If you have warm-toned skin, this works well with peaches and corals,” advises Sean Nolan, technical educator for HOB Salons. “And hair chalks are great for experimenting, as they are the easiest to wash out of your hair.” Tracy Hayes, head of global colouring for Fudge Professional, adds: “Fudge Urban Hair Art sprays are highly pigmented pastel sprays that work even on dark hair and wash straight out, so you can switch up your hair colour as often as you like.” But with pre-lightened pastels, colour can fade quickly: “Avoid washing every day if possible, as the colour will fade with each shampoo,” says Hayes. “Use warm water and a gentle shampoo that’s sulphate and paraben-free.” Pixie Lott Paint Hair Chalks, currently reduced to £3.32 from £4.99 (www.superdrug. com); Fudge Paintbox in Coral Blush, £9.25 (available in salon or via www.fudgehair.co.uk)

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A model wearing Fudge hair products, available from fudgehair.co.uk.

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“A great way to get to grips with what skin tone you are is to look at the jewellery, make-up and accessories you wear.

If you wear blusher rather than bronzer, or silver jewellery, lean towards cooler pastels,” says Nolan. That means Kylie Jenner greens, from mint to turquoise, will work for you.

Blondes can mix Fudge Paintbox Turquoise Days, £9.25, with Whiter Shade Of Pale, £11.25, to create a softer shade (www.fudgehair.co.uk).

Brunettes, try dip-dying with Quif Blast Creative Colour in

Buy it now

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New from tech-driven skincare brand Hylamide comes HA Blur, a genius skin perfecter. Unlike previous blurring products that use silica, which is incompatible with make-up, HA Blur is infused with hyaluronic acid powder, meaning it can be worn over, under or mixed with foundation - or on bare skin - giving a dewy, soft focus finish that subtly fades scars and wrinkles.

Hylamide HA Blur, £19 (www.hylamide.com)

Get the

look Maria Nila Azure Colour Refresh Masque available from SallyExpress.com

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Pretty Green, £9.95, for a shimmering finish (www.quif.com).

AZURE LIKE IT

“If you have a warm or pinkie skin tone, I would avoid the warm palette, such as coral and pastel pinks, but go with the cooler pastels, like lilacs or blues,” says Hayes, which means you can try the Instagram trend for grey-blue ‘denim hair’ - but you’ll need to start with bleach blonde tresses for this one. At home, Maria Nila Colour Refresh in Azure, £16.99 (SallyExpress.com), will give it a baby blue wash, and in the salon ask for Wella Instamatic Ocean Storm shade (www.wella.com).

ULTRA VIOLET

“Pastels tend to work best on pale blondes. However, brunettes can still get involved, keeping to blues and violets, as they tend to work better on the cooler skin tone,” says Nolan. Pixie Lott Paint Wash Out Hair Colour in Violet 102, currently reduced to £3.99 from £5.99 (www. superdrug.com), will work best on blonde hair, but Label M Powder Purple Spray, £6.50 (AllBeauty.com), is dense enough to show up on darker hair too, giving a gorgeous violet wash.

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udge Paint Box A Whiter Shade of Pale, available from fudgehair.co.uk.

Fudge Hair Art Pink Ink, available from fudgehair.co.uk

Tried & tested

Our testers line up to try the latest eyeliner launches...

4/5 Rimmel London Colour Precise Liner

“This fine-tipped pen does what it says on the tin, creating really precise lines both above and below the eyes. It lasts all day and doesn’t smudge or bleed into creases. If you want a liner that defines eyes but doesn’t stand out too much, this is the one for you.” £5.99 (www.superdrug.com)

Inika Certified Organic Eyeliner Black Caviar

“This vegan, organic product is completely natural but just as effective as other eyeliners - and cleverly comes with its own sharpener. The formula is creamy in texture, meaning it glides on easily on the lower or upper lid - and stays put 4/5 until you’re ready to take it off.” £13.50 (www.inika.co.uk)

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Pitch Black “The eyeliner to beat, this gel-based pencil is all you need to create the perfect flick.

The twist-up design and built-in sharpener are great, but the best part? The sweat and humidity-resistant formula means it stays in place until you want it gone.” £18.50 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk)

5/5

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The Genesis® E-330, is perfect for family barbecuing, with side burner and a Sear Station® boost burner you’ll be able to flash sear steaks to perfection. The Genesis® E-330 is available in Black, Crimson Red, and Smoke Grey and is priced at £1599.99.

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The Weber® Briquette is set to revolutionise the fuel market, creating glowing coals in just 20 minutes. The new pillow-shaped briquette has been specially designed to distribute heat evenly.

They ignite faster, burn stronger and keep a consistent heat for up to three hours. The Weber Briquette is made of 100% untreated wood waste from the furniture industry, resulting in an eco-friendly product.

Briquettes are available in 2kg, 4kg and 8kg bags, priced at £3.49, £6.49 and £11.99 respectively.

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The popular Q® 1200 has been transformed into a new exciting range of colourful models that combine quality, easy of use and unlimited portability. From fuchsia to purple, green to blue, or with a splash of orange, this gas barbecue is available in five vibrant shades and is ready to go in five minutes, making it perfect for days out or weekends away. The Q® 1200 Blue, Green, Orange Purple or Fuchsia is priced at £249.99.

For further information visit www.weber.com

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COMPETITION Weber® & Riverside launch search to find Hertfordshire’s best barbecue recipe A competition to find Hertfordshire’s best barbecue recipe has been launched to celebrate the opening of Weber® World at Riverside Garden Centre.

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iverside Garden Centre is Hertfordshire’s only Weber® World, and offers local barbecue fans a greater selection of products, personalised advice from in-store specialists, regular hands on cookery demonstrations, grill skills tutorials and for the first time ever, barbecue health checks.

As part of the launch, Weber® is searching for local residents’ barbecue recipes to be published in a brand-new e-cookbook, Weber®’s Great British Book of Barbecue, later this year.

Residents are encouraged to submit new barbecue

creations using local ingredients, or re-workings of local classics to win this money-can’t-buy-prize.

Submissions to the Riverside Weber® World competition can be made via www.weber.com. Winning contributors will see their recipe published in Weber’s Great British Book of Barbecue, and also have it included within the Riverside Weber® World Grill Academy menu from July. Winners will also receive a top of the range Weber® Genesis® E-330 worth £1599.99. Entries will close on Tuesday 3rd May 2016.

Russell Jeffery from Riverside Garden Centre said, “We’re really excited to be able to offer this opportunity and unparalleled specialist service to the local area.

Many people don’t realise the potential they can unleash within their barbecue – from roasts and stir-fries to bakes – a barbecue really is a valuable extension to your kitchen.

Hertfordshire is a hive of culinary creativity; we work closely with local butcher Farmison & Co, who supply delicious steak, and we’re delighted to see what creations residents in the area come up with.

For more information visit www.weber.com.

Terms & Conditions Apply: 1. No Purchase necessary. No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. 2. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 3. Winner will be contacted by email/telephone to arrange the prize giving within 30 days. 4. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for an alternative one of the same or higher value. 5. The Promoter accepts no liability and provides no warranty or indemnity to entrants against any prizes obtained as a result of this competition. 6. The competition is open to UK residents (excluding residents of Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Scottish Highlands) aged 18 and over and excluding employees of the Promoter, their immediate families, their subsidiary companies and agents of the Promoter, and anyone else professionally connected with the competition

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Everything in the garden …

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arlow Tyrie is the world’s oldest manufacturer of teak garden furniture, and we’re very happy to be exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show again this year. This will be our ninth year at the show, and it’s always a highlight of our calendar. Of course, this year marks the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth, and I’m sure there will be many splendid tributes to her royal majesty at the show.

At Barlow Tyrie, we passed our 90th a few years back (not individually, I hasten to add, but as a company), and we’re looking forward to celebrating our centenary in

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2020. In the meantime, we’re concentrating on developing new products, hoping to add to our 18 awards for design excellence.

While we have our own award-winning design team, led

by Mark Tyrie, we like to work with outside designers as well. Currently we produce five major ranges designed by internationally-respected designers; each very different in style and approach, but each bringing valuable variation to our catalogue.

Tim Fenby is an award-winning British designer, who has worked extensively around the world. He is

renowned for bringing a unique understanding of global markets and trends to his designs, which can be seen today in quality independent retailers and major department stores. Tim has designed the sleek and modern Avon range in teak exclusively for Barlow Tyrie.

Laura Kirar is the New York based founder and creative director of LAURA KIRAR Design. Drawing inspiration from Japanese basket weaving, Laura has created a unique tri-axial weave pattern for our Kirar range. The design has subtly married traditional weave techniques with modern aesthetics and, with its sumptuous curves and generous proportions, the Kirar Collection delivers both comfort and beauty.

Vladimir Kagan is one of today’s most enduring designers of modern furniture, with a career spanning over sixty years. He is recognised as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century, and his early designs from the forties, fifties, and sixties have become icons of modernity. Kagan designs are avidly collected by connoisseurs and museums worldwide. Vladimir has designed our striking Arizona, Dune, and Savannah ranges.

A theme is emerging . . .

Back to this year though, and another highlight for us was to have been chosen by the Royal Academy to complement their exhibition ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse’. This has been a hugely successful exhibition, running from January to April at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Pissarro, Manet, Sargent, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Matisse, Klimt, and Klee. Those of you who had the chance to visit will have noticed that many of the individual ‘rooms’ making up the gallery space also contained teak garden furniture. This was an assortment of Barlow Tyrie Glenham teak seats and armchairs, and three Balmoral tables – 29 pieces in all, and was intended to give visitors the opportunity to sit and reflect on the paintings as if in a real garden setting.

Exhibition designer Robert Carsen said: “I had the idea to use garden benches very early on. You can’t treat the

floors nor the ceiling, so furniture seemed a good way of doing it, and we were very fortunate that Barlow Tyrie – the company that makes this beautiful teak furniture – generously agreed to lend us all of that.” If you’d like to see more, take a look at https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/ article/painting-modern-garden-robert-carsen.

But we’re not all about teak, lovely though it is. We manufacture outdoor furniture in stainless steel, powdercoated aluminium, eucalyptus, and hand-woven synthetic fibre. And our ranges often feature a combination of materials; chairs with a stainless steel frame and teak seat and back, for example, or tables with a powder-coated aluminium frame and a teak top, or ceramic tabletops on an aluminium frame, or cord in our teak Monterey chairs (over 200 feet of cord for one armchair!). Whichever materials we use, we make sure to source the best available, and all our furniture is produced using the highest standards of craftsmanship.

These are beautiful pieces, built to last. The main criterion is always to combine form and function with manufacturing expertise, and so create pleasing designs with good ergonomic performance, all to make outdoor living as comfortable as it is stylish. In fact . . .

. . . everything in the garden is lovely!

THE DETAILS Barlow Tyrie Ltd W: www.TEAK.com E: sales@teak.com T: +44 (0)1376 557 600

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DIVE INTO NATURE WITH A NATURAL SWIMMING POND

Swimming pond in Princes Risborough, Bucks

Swimming pond in Harpenden, Herts

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t’s an immaculate temperature, that’s the first thing. And it doesn’t feel like swimming anywhere else, it doesn’t feel like the sea, it doesn’t feel like a salt water pool, it feels incredibly fresh,” says Matthew Van Grutten, one of the visitors at a recent swimming pond open day. “It’s a very special feeling. Overall, an immaculate experience.”

“It feels so clean,” agrees Wendy Smith, another visitor at the open day. “It’s like having a really nice bath.”

This open day is being organised by Gartenart Swimming Ponds to give people the chance to see a swimming pond, and of course, to swim in it.

“The water’s lovely, really crystal clear,” says Chris Graham, swimming pond owner in Princes Risborough, Bucks, where Gartenart hold an open day every year. “You could read a book on the bottom if you threw it down there.”

Swimming ponds - or natural swimming pools (the terms mean the same) - have been growing

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in popularity in the UK for several years now, particularly in those locations where maintaining the natural outlook is of prime importance.

“I wanted to be able to sit and look out from the garden and see nothing unnatural,” says Sacha Cole, whose swimming pond was installed in Harpenden, Herts. “I wanted the pond to be part of a view that flowed seamlessly from the garden to the countryside beyond... I love the natural beauty of it, the way it grows and becomes part of the garden.”

But how can what is essentially a wildlife pond actually stay clean?

“A swimming pond works by keeping the nutrient level in the water very low,” explains Tim Evans, managing director of Gartenart, who have built over one hundred swimming ponds in the UK in the last ten years. “Under these conditions water naturally stays clean and clear, like a lake you may come across in the mountains. The water there is clear and even drinkable, not because of the temperature, but because there is very little nutrient input. The natural microscopic processes in the water then remain in balance, and the result is clear and healthy water.”

This is unlike the water in most wildlife ponds we see around us, which as we well know, is usually not something you would want to dive into. The reason for this is that the nutrient level in these ponds is invariably very high, with run-off from roads, fields, and decomposing organic matter from leaves and other plant life.

A swimming pond is set up to minimise this input of nutrients, and the water in the pond is also

circulated internally to reduce the nutrient level further still.

How about temperature? Surely it’s just too cold to swim regularly in unheated water in this country?

Well, apparently not, according to swimming pond owners, with most reporting temperatures of 22-24 degrees throughout the summer and even up to 26-27 degrees in warm periods, due to the shallow planting areas heating up quickly in the sun. It is, however, possible to add heating if you wish.

The other common question is around costs.

A swimming pond starts from £80,000 incl VAT for a naturally designed pond, and most domesticsized swimming ponds suitable for family use cost between £80-£100,000 incl VAT. Features such as heating, tiling etc, of course add to this.

Swimming pond in Princes Risborough, Bucks

THE DETAILS For more details, and information about the swimming pond open day in Princes Risborough this summer, please visit www.gartenart.co.uk or call 020 7183 3333

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Garden Life Landscapes design and construct stylish, practical gardens. We also offer a comprehensive maintenance service to keep your garden looking at its best. Whether you need a one-off visit or an ongoing maintenance schedule, Garden Life Landscapes can help.

Our services include: • • • • • • • • • •

Lawn mowing/edging & lawn care programmes Pruning/shaping/felling of trees, hedges and shrubs Weeding and weed control Stump grinding Soil improvement Planting and mulching Seasonal tidy-ups Green waste removal/recycling Snow clearance Pressure washing

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and to book your free consultation.

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BOCONCEPT SPRING COLLECTION HAS ARRIVED! Welcome to Copenhagen, our new wall system.

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here are endless possibilities to build your own: do you need a stylish bookcase? Or do you need storage? A tv unit?

Or do you want to create a home office area?

Flexibility is key and this wall unit can do anything.

Morten Georgsen, the Danish Designer for BoConcept says: “I wanted to design a wall system which is both incredibly flexible and pleasing to the eye, yet stylish and functional.”

The Copenhagen ranges come with a limited 10% introductory offer.

Come and relax in our Harvard reclining chair were technology, design and extreme comfort all combined .

There are two editions, the premium with electric or battery operated version with separate controls for the back and fully extending leg rest, along with a USB port to charge your phone or IPad. The essential edition has also a reclining back which is manually operated, and complimented with a footstool to give a fully stretched position.

The Harvard comes with a 15% great offer in a range of over 100 fabric and leathers to choose from. make the most of your space!

Many more new Spring furniture and complimentary accessories have arrived. Come and discover them.

Free design Service.

Buying new furniture is a big decision , and the Design Team at BoConcept want to help you make the right decision. That’s why they have so many options so you can create the design that suits your taste and needs.

I wanted to design a wall system which is both incredibly flexible and pleasing to the eye, yet stylish and functional

BoConcept offers a unique free design service , and their Interior Design Team can visit you in your home, take measurements, listen to your needs then meet you in store to give you in a 3D format some inspiration and guide you all the way to help you make the right choice.

No better time to bring Spring in your home with BoConcept www.boconcept.com

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BEFORE

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Make a change

They have carefully selected partners to ensure their high standards and expectations are not compromised

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any of us would like to make a big change to our home without a big cost or being forced to move house. Herts Bifold Doors are able to offer customers another option as they can carry out small building work to allow customers to transform windows or French doors which they currently have installed to an opening big enough to house bifolding doors.

Recently Herts Bifold Doors carried out a transformation like this in St Albans where two existing timber French doors were taken out, a new steel was installed, this created the aperture which we were then able to install a lovely Schuco bifold door.

Herts Bifold Doors are able to undertake each part of this installation although the structural calculations are the responsibility of the customer. The trained installation team who carried this out were given the company camera to photograph this along the way, as you can see the transformation looks great.

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THE DETAILS Herts Bifold Doors & G&N Windows Unit 8 The Gryphon Industrial Park Porters Wood, St Albans, Herts, AL3 6XZ ••••• Tel: 01727 845600 www. hertsbifolddoors.co.uk

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Spring at Knebworth House Gardens Adam Carvet, Head Gardener shares his topical tips

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he best season for me as a gardener is spring as it gives a sign of hope but before that there is work to do here at Knebworth and its 28 acres of historic garden looking its best for when we open for spring.

And there was no better job to do for our new year at Knebworth than by uncovering from what I can only describe as a horticultural gem that has to be seen close to admire its beauty or age and the best time as a visitor to do this will be in May. This tree I am talking about is Halesia Carolina or the snowdrop tree with a mass of white bell shaped flowers. We knew it was there and read various historic references by past family members talking about this tree but we never got to see its full splendour until now due to a wall of bramble. It took the gardeners two full days to chop back the overgrowth that was blocking the tree but now the curtains have been opened.

But one of our main jobs for this year is Sir Edward Lutyens Lime walks in the Sunken Lawn getting their biennial haircut, or short back and sides to be more precise. This has been the way for over 100 hundred years and it has been a real joy to get them pollarded as they look great right now and then when the first buds break releasing some fresh young growth.

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Jobs to keep you busy

• Mulching now with compost or rotted down bark chip will save you some watering and weeding in the summer.

• For fresh brightly coloured stems of Cornus or Dogwood, you want to cut the stems right down to a healthy pair of buds.

• Moving snowdrops in the green is the best time to plant straight after they have flowered.

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The Long Barn Studio

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et down in a stretching landscape the new studio, it’s materiality subtle – muted, its form rooted in simplicity – emblematic of modern design, is a controlled gesture, gently resting in the countryside, forming an expression of our ideology.

The studio’s building strategy is based on an elegant rectangle (a form harmonious with the existing linear adjacent barn) of predominantly glazed elevations capped and enclosed at each end by larch timber clad ‘book ends’. cor-ten detailing further enhances the sense of place, reflecting the old, discarded agricultural machinery and steelwork of the barn.; Accommodation comprises of a reception and seating area for clients, a kitchen, storage, studio space, wc’s, meeting rooms and a library and services pod – a continuous expanse of space defined by volumes of wenge pods containing the ancillary elements of the programme.

Frameless, 3.2m high glazed panels, embellished with a slight green tint to reflect the seasons of the landscape, afford panoramic views of the peaceful landscape and provide a comfortable and inspiring environment for the practices’ 7 members of staff. these glazed facades are punctured by timber clad pods – within which dedicated functions subsist – whose floating appearance evinces a gentle tension through the contrasting properties of solidity and levity. The

timber clad boxes are utilised more on the southern elevation to protect the building from overheating; whilst high levels of insulation ensure the building far exceeds building regulation requirements on heat loss. Employing a wind turbine, rainwater harvesting, eco paint, low energy central controlled lighting and underfloor heating, a central vacuum and air control systems, the studio, central to our aims, consciously approaches contemporary issues of sustainability.

The studio building has recently been awarded eight prestigious awards in recognition of its innovative design: • RIBA National Award 2009 • CPRE (campaign for the rural protection of england) regional – best commercial project 2009 • Design Week Awards – Best Commercial Project 2009 • Creative East Awards – Best Workspace Environment 2009 • LABC (local authority building control) regional – best commercial project under £1million 2009 • RIBA east- spirit of ingenuity- Best Commercial Project 2008 • Bedfordshire Association of Architects – Best Commercial Project 2008 • International Property Awards 2011 – Office Architecture

See us at Grand Designs at Stand B109 THE DETAILS The Long Barn Studio, Limbersey Lane, Maulden MK45 2EA ••••• 01525 406677 www.nicolastyearchitects.com 106 APRIL 2016

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Quality and style HARWOOD HOLMES

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he quirky exterior of the Harwood Holmes showroom only heightens the delight of our clients, for when they cross into the two story showroom, they are taken into an a showcase of design, filled with high quality furniture and stunning unique accessories.

impeccable service on their bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, studies, dressing rooms and home cinemas. This successful combination with his partner, Beverley, a critically acclaimed interior designer, whose forte on colour and a keen eye for detail is evident in the showroom, is proving to be an increasingly significant contender in the bespoke interior

The combination of contemporary kitchen equipment, hand-painted joinery and exciting and unique accessories appeals to all.

Upon entering, your line of sight is filled with an impeccable bespoke kitchen which covers the majority of the first floor. The combination of contemporary kitchen equipment, hand-painted joinery and exciting and unique accessories appeals to all. Set out in the style of a home, customers are not only able to take inspiration from the showroom, but can envisage what their homes could be given the Harwood Holmes transformation.

Creation In Unison highlights the expertise of directors Mark Harwood & Beverley Spyer Holmes, who have brought their enthusiasm and talent together to create a personalised Interior Design Service. Mark’s solid base in architecture, alongside his impressive 30 years of experience in the high end residential market affords the clients of Harwood Holmes

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design industry. Her exemplary experience places Harwood Holmes Interiors as sound option when searching for expert advice on how to redesign your property.

Consultations are available from the comfort of your home, or from our Hertford, Showroom.

THE DETAILS Harwood Holmes, 6 St Andrew Street Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1JE ••••• www.harwoodholmes.com office@harwoodholmes.com 01992 535693

Celebrating 12 years.

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Sourcing the best Granite and Quartz stone for price/quality assurance is not easy, we travel around the world in Europe and Asia picking out products that are suitable for our customers, that are tried and tested and are in on the latest trends. While most companies only settle for the lowest priced products with the highest achievable mark-up, we are proud to go for quality and style. You won’t be coming back to us with problems with your stone after a few months!

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It’s as easy as 1-2-3 with Rock and GO! 1) Simply visit our showroom and choose your material. 2) We then visit your home and create a template. 3) Its out with the old and in with the new worktop.

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Bi-folding doors It is all about getting the right configuration

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f you are thinking about replacement bifolding and sliding doors for an existing “opening” to replace French doors, sliding patio doors or casement windows, or indeed looking at fitting folding and sliding doors into an extension - getting the right configuration first time round is vital to ensure their long-term practical operation.

When it comes to “Bi-Fold” doors the clue is in the name, yet, despite this, many double glazing customers still get into hot water when having bifolding doors fitted, as before ordering they did not take the time to think through the ramifications of certain configurations.

The key thing with bi-folding doors is to remember that each “pair” of bi-folds, opens and closes in tandem, so cannot operate as individual sections, they are in-effect one. As these two folding door sections are inextricably linked, no pair of bifolding doors can therefore accommodate a normal door handle, nor can one of these two sections operate as a travel door without the other opening or closing at the same time. Consequently, if you want to have a single travel door as part of your bifolding door configuration, you need to have an odd number of sections, namely 3, 5, 7 or 9 panes etc.

Only high quality bi-folding doors will last regular use, as quality bi-folds are highly technical pieces of kit (and yes, they are expensive as a consequence!), it is vital when purchasing double glazed bifolding and sliding doors to invest wisely in robust enough products that will still be operational in 10 years’ time when the guarantee runs out and the

homeowner is left to foot the bills for all the call-out charges, parts and labour to get the folding doors operational and secure again.

To avoid such issues, it is wise not to buy cheap folding and sliding doors, or indeed bi-folding doors without a cast iron warranty from a firm you are 100% certain will be around for at least the next 10 years to service the guarantee.

It is worth asking yourself why some established UK independent double glazing manufacturers and installers who supply and fit aluminium and UPVC front doors, back doors, French doors and sliding patio doors in both aluminium and UPVC, refuse to supply and fit UPVC bi-folding doors. Could it be they are not fit for purpose? As a material, UPVC flexes, so is not the ideal product to use for bi-folding doors which need rigidity to operate well, and not be in danger of popping out of alignment.

High quality double glazed aluminium bi-folding doors not only offer better security than plastic folding doors, but tend to have slimmer profiles, so are aesthetically more pleasing and deliver more glass and daylight. Yes UPVC folding doors are much cheaper to buy, but it is up to each property owner if they want to take on the risks involved, and are prepared to have less glass and light in the room in question.

The optimum number of sections for a bifolding door for each particular property is really determined by the size of the aperture and how often these folding and sliding double glazed doors will be used. If you are looking for all the sections to slide in one direction, then a 3, 5, 7 or 9 section door will deliver a travel door with a normal door handle. The problem with 2, 4, 6 or 8 section bifolds doors which all flow in one direction is they cannot have a normal door handle, so are unable to fold up together properly, and therefore are more limited in their operation. Make sure that the doors you have fitted, come with “D” handles to assist with the opening and closing of the doors, as dragging them from one end can pull and stretch

the gasket, leading to unnecessary time consuming service calls.

All bi-folding doors systems, whether made of aluminium, steel, UPVC or wood have their limitations in terms of both overall height and overall width, and indeed maximum and minimum achievable pane section sizes. So before creating an opening for bi-folding doors, do make sure that the product you are considering having installed will actually be able to fit it! It is better to make the opening to the optimum size of the bi-folding door system you have chosen, rather than the other way round. One top tip to remember is that these systems are highly technical bits of kits, so make sure they are fitted by professional installers with experience fitting the actual system you are having installed. Many reputable firms will not supply bi-folding doors on a supply only basis for this very reason.

Finally, it is worth knowing that some bespoke aluminium bi-folding door systems allow for one single section at one end to swing open, allowing say a 3 section sliding and folding door to butt up to this, enabling the property to have a travel door, pair of French door and bi-folding doors all in one configuration of 3 linked sections, plus one independent swinging open section. Think carefully whether you want your bi-folding doors to a) open to the left or to the right, b) fold inwardly or outwardly and c) have a standard or low threshold.

So before ordering bi-folds, take your time and ask an expert for a demonstration of whichever bifolding double glazed product you are considering before committing to a purchase, as not getting it right first time can be very costly.

THE DETAILS For free independent professional help and advice about bi-folding doors, French doors or sliding patio doors contact bifolding door manufacturers and installers Hazlemere Windows. Ask them for a free consultation by one of their experienced home improvement experts by calling 01727 238658 to arrange a no obligation double glazed doors quotation based on your exact requirements, whether in aluminium or UPVC. Alternatively visit www.hazlemere.co.uk for further information, bi-folding door installation images and ideas.

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Want to sleep better?

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“A quality mattress that suits your body shape and sleeping position is integral to a good night’s sleep. It should support the neutral alignment of the spine and should allow your body to relax in its natural position.” – Sleep expert Dave Gibson

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hen choosing your mattress, it is important to consider the support you need, feel you prefer and preferences of your partner.

Generally speaking there are two different types of mattress in terms of feel, sprung (which has coil and pocket sprung versions) and foam.

COIL SPRUNG, POCKET SPRUNG or MEMORY FOAM.

Most of us use sprung mattresses of which there are two main choices, coil (with an interconnected mesh of springs), and pocket sprung (which uses encased, individual springs). Whilst coil offer generalised support, due to the interlocked design, individual pocket sprung mattresses (IPS) offer targeted support with spring only reacting to the weight place upon it, thus minimising the transmission of movement between partners. These IPS mattresses typically cost more due to the intricate design, and are ideal for partners of different weight.

Alternatively you can choose memory foam which uses different thicknesses and densities of foam layers for varying levels of support and are ideal for relieving pressure points. These respond to temperature, weight and shape, and mould to support each contour, recovering their shape when pressure is removed. Our Warren Evans memory foam mattresses all come with a temperature regulating, dust mite-resistant and washable Outlast cover.

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WARREN EVANS’ TOP BUYING TIPS

Spring counts (ignore the mattress myths) Higher spring counts are generally marketed as offering a higher quality of mattress, and better comfort and sleep, but make sure that you aren’t substituting quantity for quality. Ensure the mattress has quality springs and a long guarantee. At Warren Evans all our mattresses are designed and built to perfectly balance superior springs and fillers.

Because of this, our sprung mattresses have up to a ten-year guarantee, (our memory foams have up to fifteen-year guarantee).

Get the firmness right

A good mattress should provide proper support to

enable you to sleep with your spine in its neutral alignment. To test if a mattress is right for you, try lying flat on the mattress, slipping your hand beneath the small of your back. If you can feel a small gap, then you have found the perfect fit. At Warren Evans we use cotton as our top filler in these mattresses to give a breathable and comfortable feel and wool is added for a deeper feel in some mattresses. In general lighter people need a softer mattress, and those who are heavier a firmer, in order to produce the right support. We recommend you spend at least ten minutes lying on a mattress before deciding whether it’s the right one for you. If the bed is for two, shop together.

Which? magazine members gave Warren Evans 5 ***** for Advice, Range, Delivery and Quality in their “Best Mattress Retailers” survey 2015.

To ensure you have the best night’s sleep, we’re offering Life Magazine readers free delivery on their orders, simply quote “LifMag” online, over the phone or instore when placing your order.

THE DETAILS 27-29 High Street, St Albans, AL3 4EH 2 Clock Parade, London Road, Enfield, EN2 6JG ••••• 020 7693 8988 www.warrenevans.com

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rickfields has been awarded the 5 star position for Best Property Single Unit in the prestigious International Property Awards, as well as Best Property Single Unit in the UK ‘’Radlett home merging eco living and high end design wins international property award’’.

Brickfields is the signature development of visionary London interior design, build and architecture firm, Living in Space. Inspired by the sites historic use as a brickmakers, the property utilises a striking combination of tessellated red brick and large panes of glass, particularly across

the linear north and south wings of the scheme.

This light and airy design means that residents of Brickfields enjoy extraordinary views across the surrounding countryside, while only minutes from the town centre of Radlett.

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his is a wonderful period semi-detached house on a corner plot, which has been the subject of careful modernisation to create an exceptional family home with stylish living space of over 3800 square feet, arranged over three floors. The owners have combined the most attractive period features including high ceilings with ornate decorative cornicing, plasterwork and picture rails, period windows in deep bays and feature fireplaces, with refined contemporary design and the carefully considered layout is ideally suited to both formal entertaining and relaxed family life. There is much of note: the impressive reception hall with intricate flooring; the superb kitchen/breakfast room with a wealth of bespoke units and quality appliances, a roof lantern and three sets of French doors opening to the landscaped gardens, and the beautifullyfinished individual bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms; all boast excellent styling and great attention to detail.

Outside, the gardens have been equally well-planned and landscaped to provide year-round interest, with discrete up lighting emphasising the finer features after dark. A broad paved terrace, perfect for al fresco dining, leads to the shingle central path which is flanked by two rows of clipped bay trees; a well-stocked pond with water feature

is situated to the rear. To the front is a well-maintained garden and parking is available via double gates to the side of the house, which open to the garage.

Barnet is situated on the edge of the metropolitan green belt with open countryside close by, the Barnet area blends sophisticated suburbia with timeless village appeal. High Barnet underground station is only 0.9 miles distant for the Northern Line. New Barnet train station is just 1.8 miles away providing regular overground trains to Finsbury Park, Moorgate and London Kings Cross, Cockfosters underground station is about 3.2 miles away, offering access to the Piccadilly Line. Road connections are excellent with junctions 23/24 of the M25, junction 1 of the A1 (M) within a few miles and the M1 also within easy reach. State schools in the area include Foulds, Christ Church and Monken Hadley in the primary sector. Queen Elizabeth Boys, Queen Elizabeth Girls and East Barnet in the secondary sector. Independent schools include Lyonsdown School in New Barnet, St. Martha’s Convent in Hadley Wood, Stormont, St John’s Prep and Senior Schools, Lochinver House in Potters Bar, Mill Hill and Belmont in Mill Hill, Haberdashers’ Aske’s in Elstree and Harrow School.

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“We love that the house is just round the corner from Woodside Park station, local parks and the dollis Valley Green Walk”

Unusually, the property boasts two off street parking spaces. In addition to this resident parking permits are also available.

“We love that the house is light and bright with large rooms and high ceilings and the garden gives us lovely space to entertain and chill out”

EPC Rating - d

“That Avondale Avenue has a lovely family vibe to it, lots of families with both young children and teenagers”

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

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

50 years of fulfilling dreams

...for all generations

HarmswortH way, totteridge, N20

A five bedroom, detached family home with a conservatory and off street parking.

£2,000,000 FREEhold

tHe owNers love…

we’ve Noticed…

“We absolutely love our garden with designated areas for the summer house and BBQ area, it has been an absolute joy spending time in the garden”

The property has a large cellar where the vendor used to brew his own wine.

“We redesigned the house so the rooms flow better and have a great size kitchen leading to the dining room and conservatory” “The location is fantastic and in one of the most sought after roads in Totteridge, great community”

Contact David Mitchell at our Whetstone office on 020 8446 2111

The triple length garage is large enough for two cars as well as a workshop area and would make a great converted room.

EPC Rating - d

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

50 years of fulfilling dreams

...for all generations

tHe grove, FiNcHley, N3

A modernised four bedroom, double fronted family home located in Finchley Central.

£1,250,000 FREEhold

tHe owNers love…

we’ve Noticed…

“It’s an incredibly quiet home despite being so close to the shops and tube station”

Neighbouring houses have converted the loft space to create extra bedrooms and a bathroom.

“We have such lovely neighbours”

EPC Rating - F

“The house is very light and airy with vast room dimensions throughout. We love the original period features and the amazing hallway floor!”

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

www.martyngerrard.co.uk

LONDON ROAD SHENLEY, RADLETT, WD7

Price Upon Application FREEHOLD T: +44 (0)20 8959 9000

Discreetly set back from the road behind electronic gates, a stunning newly built 5 bedroom, 5300 sq. ft. house, built by Griggs Homes. Located on the edge of Shenley Village, yet close to Radlett & within greenbelt countryside. Beautifully finished & interior designed by Alexander James to an exceptionally high specification, featuring the latest in technology & design. Air conditioning, underfloor heating, Control4 Home Automation, ‘Rako’ intelligent lighting & multi-room sound, are but a few of the extras that complete this dream new home.

THE DEVELOPER FOR VIEWINGS CONTACT SOLE AGENTS

T +44 (0)20 8959 9000 GODFREYANDBARR.COM

01923 852 322

Built around a spectacular, sweeping marble staircase spanning 3 floors, leading down to a sumptuous 1500 sq. ft. basement/leisure complex, with fabulous sunken snug & bar, billiards room, interactive games room with golf/ shooting/ Formula 1 simulator, steam room & staff/guest accommodation. The ground floor features a magnificent entrance hall, luxurious study, Neil Lerner kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room, dining room & formal living room, all with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. The first floor offers a grand master suite featuring double height vaulted ceilings, opulent dressing room & bathroom, as well as 4 further bedroom suites.

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

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DAVID WILDMAN LANE MILL HILL EAST, NW7

ÂŁ835,000

FREEHOLD

Situated in the new Millbrook Park development; a recently built (2014), 4/5 bedroom (study/bedroom 5), linked semi-detached family home. Benefits include 4 generous size bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, attached garage & driveway for 1 car. Located in a peaceful residential road, within a short walk of Mill Hill East underground station, Virgin Active gym & Waitrose. (EPC Rating: B)

4/5 bedrooms Bedroom 5/study with balcony 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite) Reception

Mill Hill Office

59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

Kitchen Guest cloakroom Attached garage with universal electric car charging point

Driveway Rear garden

T +44 (0)20 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com godfreyandbarr.com

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TRETAWN GARDENS MILL HILL, NW7

ÂŁ1,050,000

FREEHOLD

A well presented 3 bedroom detached home in this lovely quiet turning that runs between Marsh Lane & Uphill Grove.

The house has been extended at the rear & features fantastic reception space including a double reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room/playroom, study, TV room/den & a lovely 90ft rear garden with raised decked sun terrace. (Please note the back section of the garden is leased back from Barnet council at a small annual cost).

(EPC Rating: E)

3 bedrooms Family bathroom/WC Lounge Dining room

Mill Hill Office

59 Daws Lane, Mill Hill London NW7 4SE

Study Kitchen/breakfast room opening to family room/den Further reception

Guest cloakroom/WC 90 ft rear garden

T +44 (0)20 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com godfreyandbarr.com

MARSH LANE MILL HILL, NW7

FOR saLE £4,250,000 TO RENT £4,000 per week

Discreetly set back from the road behind security gates lies Nairn House, an imposing substantial family home extending to approximately 8000 sq ft.

T: +44 (0)20 8959 9000

This fantastic house offers spacious accommodation over 4 floors including: 7 bedrooms 6 reception rooms A large 2500 sq ft basement Garden level with indoor swimming pool & changing facilities Snooker / games room Utility room & playroom / den / cinema.

Further features include a gorgeous master suite with dressing room & bathroom overlooking the magnificent double volume, galleried reception area with huge floor to ceiling windows, home office with separate entrance, 140ft rear garden with raised terrace off the kitchen & off street parking for numerous cars. (EPC Rating: C)

MILL HILL OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8959 0011

www.cosway.co.uk

WISE LANE | MILL HILL | NW7

HGS OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8458 8884 EDGWARE OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8952 1144 MAYFAIR OFFICE: +44 (0)20 7409 8357 EMAIL: info@cosway.co.uk

Price: £2,500,000

STUNNING NEWLY RENOVATED FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM, FIVE BATHROOM DETACHED HOUSE LOCATED IN ONE OF MILL HILL’S PREMIER ROADS.

Offering fantastic high specification family accommodation set over three floors with a huge open plan living/ kitchen/ dining room with Neff appliances, a large front reception/ cinema room, kitchen / utility with integrated washing machine and separate tumble dryer, stylish guest WC, study and cloakroom with multi-media cupboard housing cctv and controls for a superior sound and vision system throughout the house. On the first floor there are four large double bedrooms with three substantial en-suite bathrooms containing power showers and one has a Jacuzzi bath. There is a separate family shower room off the hallway. The 1st floor master bedroom has a walk in dressing room and a spectacular bathroom with power shower and 4 jets and a roll bath. On the 2nd floor is a fabulous double bedroom incorporating a large sitting area with superb views overlooking the garden and Arrandene open space, plus an en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and shower. Benefits include a beautiful mature 130’ landscaped rear garden backing onto Arrandene with large patio, off street parking for 6 cars via a carriage driveway and an integral garage. Located in the catchment areas for many local private and public schools and within easy access of Mill Hill Broadway.

MILL HILL OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8959 0011

www.cosway.co.uk

HOLMDENE AVENUE | MILL HILL | NW7

HGS OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8458 8884 EDGWARE OFFICE: +44 (0)20 8952 1144 MAYFAIR OFFICE: +44 (0)20 7409 8357 EMAIL: info@cosway.co.uk

Price: £1,495,000

RARELY AVAILABLE FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE IN ONE OF MILL HILL’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER TURNINGS.

The property internally comprises five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, a modern fully fitted kitchen/ diner and a ground floor WC. Outside is a delightful rear garden measuring approximately 100’. There is also off street parking, a car port and a garage. The property also offer potential for further extensions to the side and rear of the house subject to the necessary planning consents. Located in a sought after location close to Mill Hill Broadway, Mill Hill Park and Arrandene Open Space. Set within the catchment area of a large choice of first class schooling.

MARSH LANE | MILL HILL | NW7

Price: £2,000,000

SITUATED ON A DOUBLE WIDTH PLOT WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BRING TO THE MARKET THIS LARGE DETACHED HOUSE IN A SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION ON MARSH LANE OPPOSITE THE TURNING TO UPHILL ROAD.

The property which is set back from the road with a deep frontage ( with off street parking for numerous cars) comprises on the ground floor three reception rooms, a kitchen diner, two x gr floor cloakrooms and a large garage with storage room. On the first floor there are five bedrooms ( en-suite bathroom and dressing room to the master bedroom) , a family bathroom and a jack & jill en-suite to bedrooms three and four. There is also access to a large loft area. Outside to the rear is a delightful garden measuring circa 80 deep x 70’ wide.

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