Life magazines (Kent editions) June 2018

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Editor Faye Manning ••••• Editorial Assistant Katie Miller ••••• Sub Editor Ben Jones ••••• Fashion Editor Lewis Casserley ••••• Design & Production Lisa Wade ••••• business development managers Tim Lees, Lisa Westerman ••••• SALES Vanessa Lane, Anita Hill ••••• Accounts & admin Kathy Manning, Ken Fleet ••••• Directors Rory Smith, Patrick Smith

CONTENTS OUT & ABOUT

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LUXURY KITCHEN GUIDE

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HOUSE & GARDEN

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FOOD & DRINK

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We put fantastic local businesses and exciting events in the spotlight each month Everything you need to create the perfect kitchen Keep it local for everything house and home Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best Bringing you updates on the local food and drink scene

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Plant Auction South East Orchid Society The South East Orchid Society invites anyone who is interested to our Annual Plant Auction.Entry to the meeting is free for all SEOS members. Nonmembers who are interested in orchids are very welcome to attend the meeting and view the Table Show of members orchids on display, for a small charge of £3 per person / £5 per couple. The Meeting begins 2:30pm.

Ashford Rail Staff Club, Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 7RR

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Hidden Garden Gems of Westerham A walking trail round some of Westerham’s hidden garden gems, in aid of Hospice in the Weald. The route covers much of the town, so you will enjoy an extended afternoon’s stroll round some of Westerham’s quirky and interesting gardens: 1pm - 5pm Entry £10 for trail map, cream tea and access to entertainment. £5 for cream tea. www.visitwesterham. org.uk/whats-on/hidden-gardengems for more information.

Around Westerham, Kent TN16 1TD

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First Thursdays Late Opening There will be live music at Artspring Gallery in Tonbridge on the First Thursday in June. The gallery at 167 High Street will stay open late until 8pm so come and enjoy a free glass of Prosecco, browse our exhibition of beautiful paintings, prints, jewellery, glass and pottery.

5:30pm - 8:00pm Free entry 167 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BX

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Colour Run Join us to walk, jog and dance 5km around Danson Park while getting covered in colour! Returning for the fourth year, the Hospice Colour Run promises to be your most fun 5km!

We can’t wait to see you in spotless white at the start line before you get doused in colourful powder paint along the route. Don’t panic! Our paint is completely safe and sound – made of corn starch it is non-toxic and will wash away with just a splash of water! There will also be Hospice refreshments available, music and face painting so you can make an afternoon of it as we get colourful in support of our local Hospice. Throw some colour into your summer!

Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 8HL

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Strawberry Fair A real English country fair, celebrate some of the first fruits of summer at Brogdale with entertainment, music, local producers, family fun, kid’s activities and delicious local strawberries! 10am till 4pm.

Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent ME138XZ

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Walled garden Wednesday- Growing tomatoes We have grown tomatoes in our vine house for many years now and while it is under repair we will be looking at growing more outside in the garden. Find out the techniques and the challenges in producing delicious tomatoes. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Meet inside the walled garden ten minutes before the advertised start time. Check website for latest information.

Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN 16 JUNE 2018

Hush Heath Wine Dinner Following English wine week, join us and legendary local producers Hush Heath as they take us around their wines. Enjoy an aperitif and canapés in the beautiful gardens, followed by a bespoke three course dinner – all paired to Hush Heath’s finest.

The event starts at 7pm and costs £65 per person, which includes an arrival drink with canapés, and a three course dinner paired with wines. This is the perfect night out for summer so book yourself and a loved one on now.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Tunbridge Wells, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2LY

Woodland guided walk Scotney is steeped in Wealden history, join us on this walk to see saw pits, charcoal areas and coppiced woodland. Join our volunteer estate guides on this informative walk focusing on the Scotney Castle estate woodlands and how they connect with our past and their importance for the future. The estate has 300 acres of woodland surrounding the castle and gardens. Meet at the front of the mansion. Check website for latest information.

Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN

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paloma faith Enjoy an evening with Paloma Faith. This is her ‘The Architect’ summer tour, the doors open at 6pm and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. A great night out!

Bedgebury Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

30 JUNE & 1 JULY

Great Kent Chilli Festival A hot weekend of “chilli fiesta”, with stalls selling chilli sauces, chilli cheeses, chilli jams, chilli plants, even chilli ceramics.

Plus we’ll have cooking demonstrations; talks on growing chillies; artisan food producers; music; international street food; a chilli cook-off and of course chilli-eating competitions. Hate chilli? Don’t worry; we’ll have plenty for you too! Come and join us at this fun, friendly festival! We’ll have the chilli-con-carne cook-off, and a chilli eating competition too. 10am-5pm.

Hole Park, Rolvenden, nr Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4JA

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Wedding Open Day at Come along to our second wedding open day of the year and receive a glass of bubbly on arrival as well as free entry into the beautiful, historic 4 *Port Lympne Hotel. We will also be showcasing the hotel bedrooms, private dining rooms, ceremony rooms, outside spaces, beautiful gardens and stunning multi use reception room with a Summer theme. Join us for: Advice on how to plan your wedding and exclusive on-the-day promotions.

10am-2.30pm. Entrants must register to gain free entry.

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, Kent CT21 4LR

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Tonbridge Farmers Market The market is The Farm Shop & Deli Awards, Best Food Market in the Country 2015 and was The Kent Life Farmers Market of the Year 2013. There are normally more than 70 stalls. 9.30am-1.30pm.

Long Stay Car Park, Sovereign Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RG 1 8 M AY 2 0 1 8

Charity Golf Day Swanley & North Downs Lions are holding their annual Charity Golf Day, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Ellenor team who care for both for adults & children who have a life limiting or life threatening condition, and their families.

Tea/coffee & a bacon roll will be provided on arrival, and there will be a ‘shotgun start’ at 9am, followed by 18 holes of Golf under Stableford Scoring rules. After lunch there will be a presentation of prizes.

Pedham Place Golf Centre, London Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 8PP

Black Deer Festival Immerse yourselves in the community, music, food and storytelling of a culture like no other. Legendary artists, authentic food, smokey whiskeys, custom bikes and so much more! Bringing you an experience like no other, Black Deer promises you a jampacked weekend of celebrating all things Americana and Country!

You can expect an array of authentic americana-style meats, smokey whiskeys, bespoke custom bike showcases, storytellings from cultural pioneers, not to mention the incredible line-up of your favourite artists across the Americana, blues, roots, authentic country, folk and bluegrass genres.

Eridge Park, Mayfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9HS

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Battle of Britain Air Show The Battle of Britain Air Show has attractions for all the family. These include flight experiences, a funfair and stalls. Displays featuring representative aircraft from the Battle of Britain era at 11am and 3.30pm. As well as Spitfires and Hurricanes other aircraft of the period such as the Tiger Moth and Harvard T6 will also take part.

Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent TN29 9HX

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Bugsy Malone- Directors Notes Having worked with young performers for over a decade I am surprised that I have not had the opportunity to be in involved in Bugsy Malone before. I think its popularity is heavily influenced by three strong characteristics of the show which were infused by Alan Parker (the shows original creator):

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irstly Parker’s original Bugsy was written for young people to perform. Even now, although there are many more examples of the benefit of this compassion for young performers, it is often the case that we see young people performing works that were originally written to be performed by adults. Parkers intention, which would have been ground braking in 1973, was to put words and actions into the script imagining how a young performer would interpret it. Children have an inherent sense of play and drama that is key to great performance. Their ability to invest and imagine is often more robust than adults who are become cynical through experience.

I think this consideration of Parker’s made for a simple yet dynamic script that appeals to the sense of play and joy in both the young performer and observers of all ages.

The second characteristic that makes Bugsy so appealing is the sheer ridiculousness that is epitomized in the ‘splurge’: It’s a development on classic clown custard pie that. When we see it on stage, it must end up in someone’s face! With this Parker allows young performers to deal in an imaginary world of violent rivalry with a hilarity that isn’t without consequence. Namely everyone ends up in a splurgey mess! By the end of the show its clear that the escalation in ‘splurge’ attacks has resulted in a conflict that is unresolvable. The stage world and its characters all need a through wash.

Something crudely humorous becomes poignant; conflict is messy and sometimes unresolvable, you will reap what you sow and possibly we could all take some time to think about how we treat each other and the damage being done. As Parker puts it in the final moment of the show:

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‘You give a little love And it all comes back to you You know your going to be remembered For the things that you say and do.’

The third characteristic that makes this show so popular lies in Parker’s generosity with the script.

After the success of the film he had so many requests for performance rights that he wrote a specifically tailored stage version considering the breadth of groups that might want to stage it in future. But he went further; encouraging new productions to use their artistic ingenuity to solve problems, think up ideas and make the piece their own. In his introduction to the script he encourages us to ‘not be restricted’, be ‘flexible’, ‘use our ingenuity’ and ‘play to the strengths of the group involved’. He even suggests that new musical elements could be added and has left openings for interpretation and improvisation. He offers his script to us, not as a set piece created by professionals to be simulated by armatures, but as a collaboration that puts both armature, young, old, professional, experienced and inexperienced together as creative collaborators with him. I could argue that in my expense as a professional who works with young people and non-professionals that you can find more creative spirit, passion, commitment, heart and soul in armature work than in some fully professional productions. I think Parker sees this too and his generosity to let people have a creative voice with Bugsy makes it appealing.

I don’t know where our adventure with Bugsy will take us but I do know that these characteristics of Parker’s ‘Bugsy Malone’ cry out to be answered by our company of young performers, Musicians and professional technical and creative collaborators, with equal amounts of compassion, ridiculousness and generosity. I look forward to the challenge.

Glenn Tillin, Director www.churchilltheatre.co.uk

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‘A sensationally good production of Webber and Rice’s greatest musical that has more than a touch of star quality’ – The Stage

BILL KENWRIGHT

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

EVITA

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

‘A monumental Show’ – Sunday Express

‘A classic is reborn.

All of the Evitas I have seen over the years seem like Dress rehearsals for this one. It has reached its apogee.

Stunning’ – Sunday Telegraph

‘Gripping’ – The Times 22 JUNE 2018

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ollowing its smash hit runs in London, Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s EVITA is thrilling audiences once again across the UK. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, EVITA follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another EXCLUSIVE Hall, this smash hit show truly promises LONDON DATES to be THE THEATRICAL EVENT Tue 24 – OF THE YEAR! Sat 28 July www.churchilltheatre.co.uk

Photos of previous cast

‘Superb’ – Daily Mail

‘A gold-plated Winner’ – Mail On Sunday

‘Supreme’ – Sunday Times

‘Intense’ – The Stage

‘Shout it loud. Evita is back with a bang’ -The Guardian

‘Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s partnership is The stuff of legend.

Here’s why!’

– Whatsonstage

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42nd STREET Booking Details Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tickets from only £15 Website: 42ndStreetMusical.co.uk Call: 020 7087 7760

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inner of 4 WhatsOnStage Awards including Best Musical Revival, 42nd Street is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway. The show features some of the greatest songs ever written, including the iconic ‘We’re In The Money’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘Shuffle Off To Buffalo’, ‘Dames’, ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ and ‘42nd Street’.

Performance Times Monday - Saturday: 7:30pm Wednesday & Saturday Matinees: 2:30pm

‘The mother of all show-biz musicals’ – Daily Telegraph With an all-singing, high-kicking cast of over 50 on the West End’s largest stage, 42nd Street is the biggest show in town. Lulu stars as ‘Dorothy Brock’ for a strictly limited 16 week season until 7 July only. Joining her are Tom Lister, who continues in the role of ‘Julian Marsh’, and Clare Halse, whose performance of ‘Peggy Sawyer’ has been hailed as ‘outstanding’. They are accompanied by Ashley Day (An American in Paris) who recently joined the show in the role of ‘Billy Lawlor’.

‘A wow factor revival of one of the greatest musicals of all.

You’ll leave happy. Perfection.

– The Times 24 JUNE 2018

Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of.

One of the classic Broadway musicals, 42nd Street has played to global acclaim for almost 40 years since it opened, with awards including the Tony, Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best New Musical, and the Tony Awards for Best Choreography and Best Musical Revival.

So much glitz you’ll need to wear sunglasses – Daily Express Book your tickets now and experience Broadway’s biggest show on London’s biggest stage - this is a musical like no other, entertainment doesn’t get bigger than this.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF

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Your legal questions answered In this regular feature, Orpington solicitors, Clarkson Wright & Jakes will assist you with your legal matters. In this issue, Jo McDonald, an associate in the Family Department, answers questions relating to your finances and child arrangements on divorce.

THE DETAILS If you have a question for our legal experts please email cwj@cwj.co.uk with ‘Your legal questions answered’ in the subject line.

How will the family assets be divided on divorce?

Typically all assets held in the joint and sole names of a husband and wife will be considered family assets which are available to divide between the parties. These assets typically include the family home, savings, pensions, investments and personal belongings. The starting point when dividing such assets is equality. The court will then assess whether an equal division would be fair when other factors are considered, to include the length of marriage, whether there are any children, the income and earning capacity of the parties, the ages of the parties and the needs of the parties. Once these factors have been considered it is not uncommon for there to be an unequal division of assets between parties.

How will I support myself after a divorce?

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to apply for maintenance payments from your spouse (spousal maintenance). When assessing whether spousal maintenance should be paid, and if so, how much, the court will assess the income and outgoings of both parties. If you have a shortfall in your outgoings that your spouse could afford to meet, a court could make an order accordingly.

How will I afford to support our children?

A parent who does not live with their children

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(non-resident parent) has an obligation to pay child maintenance to the party with whom the children live (primary carer). You can agree between yourselves the level of child maintenance paid, or you can make an application to the child maintenance service (CMS) for them to calculate what should be paid based on a number of factors.

These factors include the gross income of the non-resident parent, how many children there are and how many nights per year the children stay overnight with the non-resident parent.

Do we need the court to decide who our children live with when we separate?

No, provided that you and your spouse or partner are agreed as to how your children’s time should be shared between you there is often no need for the court to be engaged. In any event, the court will only make orders in respect of children if it is necessary to do so. If a disagreement does arise between you as to how the children should spend their time, there are various ways in which this can be dealt with, to include attending mediation (either in the same room or separate rooms) or negotiations through solicitors. If neither of these methods result in an agreement being reached which both of you are content with, it may then be necessary for court proceedings to be issued. www.cwj.co.uk

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Discover The Waterfront Enclosure During Henley Regatta 2018

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hese were the words on everyone’s lips last year during Henley Regatta 2017 as they discovered the exclusive Waterfront Enclosure on the banks of the beautiful River Thames.

Located by the iconic start line opposite Temple Island, The Waterfront Enclosure hosted by exclusive event and catering company The Wild Fork is emerging as the place to be seen at the most Edwardian of English summer season events.

Returning by popular demand for a third year, the eye-catchingly stylish stretch tent and idyllic English country garden add style and atmosphere to a perfect summer’s day out, either for entertaining corporate guests, rewarding your employees or for gathering friends and family for an unforgettable treat.

Arrive mid-morning in time for a Great British brunch with a chilled glass of champagne or a classic Pimms, delicious pastries, fresh juices, miniature English breakfasts with healthy granola, yoghurt and fruit compote pots on offer too.

Friendly, attentive staff are on hand to ensure guests quickly unwind with live jazz playing softly in the background.

From 12.30 pm onwards, a four course lunch is served, a British-inspired menu with European influences, shared across banqueting tables with views of the rowers racing down the river and the team of chefs impressively working the wood-fired ovens.

Expect overflowing wooden platters of gin and elder cured salmon as well as rabbit rillette, duck liver parfait, smoked pigeon and celeriac remoulade to start. To follow, mouthwatering lamb with delicate orzo READER pasta, vibrant spring greens, tzatziki OFFER: SAVE and freshly baked flat breads and deliciously tender chicken from The Thoughtful Producer accompanied

by Israeli couscous, heritage tomatoes and tabbouleh. A delightful selection of miniature desserts and a fine cheese board will complete the feast.

The quality bar supported by Chase Distillery will deliver good, honest drinks using the best ingredients. Stocked with thoughtfully selected wines, spirits, summer cocktails and craft ales, the free bar remains open for the rest of the day offering full waiter service.

After enjoying a game (or two) of croquet, retire to a perfect spot in the garden to indulge in a decadent afternoon tea.

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

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Experience the very best hospitality during Henley Royal Regatta.

The Waterfront Enclosure during Henley Royal Regatta 2018 Wednesday 4th July – Saturday 7th July 2018 10.30am – 5.30pm Pricing and all-inclusive package details: Wednesday £249.00 + vat Thursday £289.00 + vat Friday £299.00 + vat Saturday £249.00 + vat Price includes: • Delicious brunch • Tea, coffee and fresh juices • Traditional Pimms or Champagne • Full bar all day • Four course lunch • Afternoon tea and artisan treats • Unique enclosure • English country garden • Croquet lawn • Stylish seating area • Kitchen theatre • Wood fired oven • Live music • Live rowing commentary • Free car parking • Complimentary regatta programme The Waterfront Enclosure has a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code.

Bookings available by telephone on 01635 200 200 or by email to jaz@thewildfork.co.uk The Wild Fork The Old Cart Shed Haw Farm Hampstead Norreys Berkshire RG18 0TP www.thewildfork.co.uk

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Judge and Priestley: A great year in the Chislehurst community

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e all know how time flies by so quickly, but it is hard to believe that Judge and Priestley Solicitors have just celebrated their first year situated in Chislehurst.

In early May 2017 J&P announced the acquisition of the business interests of the long standing Chislehurst solicitors; Preston Mellor Harrison, based at 30 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AS. In the year since, the Judge and Priestley team has been actively working to raise the profile of our business in Chislehurst, whilst simultaneously helping to support the thriving local community in the area.

Over the course of the last year our community activities have included: • Sponsoring and participating in the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt • Sponsoring the Chislehurst Rotary Clubs annual Fireworks Display • Sponsoring the Christmas Lights switch-on party 30 JUNE 2018

Team of J&P solicitors at our Chislehurst office

for the Royal Parade • Joining the Chislehurst Business Group and hosting a launch party, for local business and charity leaders, at the Bulls Head.

At J&P we firmly believe in supporting local charitable events and you will probably see us out and about over the coming summer months. We will be supporting the work of the Chislehurst Rotary Club again, by sponsoring the Summer Fair and also the Chislehurst Rocks music festival.

Finally we must thank all our new clients from the Chislehurst and surrounding areas, who have used our services in the last year. The modernised and refurbished premises at 30 High Street, Chislehurst remain open for client meetings and our expert, professional and friendly legal teams can assist with a full range of business and personal legal advice and support.

Judge & Priestley, your local solicitors. www.judge-priestley.co.uk

“At J&P we firmly believe in supporting local charitable events and you will probably see us out and about over the coming summer months”

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The best events this Summer H

ickstead is to showjumping what Wembley is to football, or Wimbledon is to tennis. Its shows are among the most elite events in the equestrian calendar, and thousands of spectators head to the All England Jumping Course each year for the two international competitions – the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (21-24 June) and the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at the BHS Royal International Horse Show (25-29 July).

The showground is best known for playing host to some of the most famous classes in showjumping, alongside top class showing championships, scurry driving, side-saddle classes and arena eventing. With eight rings of equestrian action, Hickstead is a Mecca for horse lovers, but there is plenty more on offer at its shows to appeal to every member of the family.

Show visitors need to leave plenty of time to explore the huge Charles Owen Shopping Village, which has hundreds of tradestands from many of the countryside’s leading brands. To encourage more visitors to come along to experience the amazing shopping for themselves, Hickstead has introduced a free ‘shopping day’ on Thursday 21 June, with free general admission to everyone booking online in advance.

Younger guests will love Hickstead’s new Family Zone, READER with funfair rides and a spot of OFFER: SAVE ‘horseplay’ from popular children’s entertainer Tomfoolery. There is free admission for under-fives.

Join us on Ladies’ Day (Saturday 28 July), where the best dressed

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guests in our special Ladies’ Day enclosure will have the chance to win some amazing prizes, including luxury spa breaks and gourmet dining experiences.

A day out at Hickstead offers superb value for money, with general admission tickets starting at just £20 per day for adults, with concessions for children, senior citizens and families also available. There is also the option of upgrading your ticket to Members’ Admission, which gives you access to exclusive bars and a covered grandstand situated right next to the entrance to the International Arena.

Hickstead has plenty to tantalise and tempt your taste buds. Explore some of the local delicacies with our range of delicious food stands and bars, or bring your own picnic and find the perfect ringside spot to enjoy the glorious British countryside. For a truly special day, pick one of the hospitality options, which include the Members’ Restaurant, the Al Shira’aa VIP Suite and Private Boxes. There’s no better view of the International Arena, and it’s the perfect way to spend the day with friends or family.

For tickets and more information, go to www.hickstead.co.uk.

READER OFFER

Life readers can take advantage of an amazing 50% discount on tickets for Hickstead’s shows this summer. Visit www.hickstead.co.uk to book, using the code FMSL18. The discount excludes parking and Al Shira’aa Derby day (24 June).

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Norman Dunton: the man who started it all

Thomas Dunton Solicitors

turns 40

proving that a change of career in later life can be a real success!

Thomas Dunton Solicitors turns 40 this year and it’s all down to the conviction of one man, the founder of the firm, Norman Dunton who decided to change his career later in life.

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How it all began Coming from humble beginnings, Norman Dunton had no alternative other than to leave school at 14.

He lost his first job because he was too short and then obtained work as an office boy in a local firm of solicitors. Both the injustice of losing his first job because of his size and the work he saw carried out ignited his passion for law. After returning from service in World War II, he found work at a city law firm. Then, at the age of 49, and with a wife and family to support he decided to take the brave step of training as a solicitor. Tenacity and determination saw him complete his training through a correspondence

course while he still worked at his day job to provide for his family. At the ripe old age of 55, Norman finally qualified as a solicitor. However, the firm he worked for in London refused to recognise his qualification as he did not have a law degree from Oxford or Cambridge. Norman therefore decided to set up his own firm, working from home at times convenient to his clients, and Thomas Dunton was born. Proving that if you believe in yourself and your capabilities anything is possible.

A tradition of care When you walk into the Thomas Dunton offices

“Living in a world very different from the one that Norman set Thomas Dunton up in, the firm has moved with the times and adapted to the needs of clients in the twenty-first century” today it is hard to imagine such humble roots.

The firm are still on Orpington High Street and continue to embrace Norman’s ethos of walk in with a problem, leave with a solution. Every meeting begins with the same question Norman asked all those years before: ‘How can we help you?’

Their reputation is based on this tradition of care.

The firm has grown since those early days and now have 37 members of staff.

This makes them large enough to offer expertise across Business matters, Conveyancing, Family, Personal Injury and Wills & Probate, but not too big that they are a faceless corporation.

my father set up the business. As a firm we have had to change and adapt. Inspired by my father’s social conscience, I decided to pursue a career in law so that I too could make a difference. I get immense satisfaction that grandparents, parents and their children all choose to use our firm as they trust the legal advice that we provide. Local families stay with us and it makes me proud that we can provide practical, cost effective solutions to their legal problems.’

What makes Thomas Dunton different?

The firm has invested heavily to ensure that their IT systems are state of the art. This means that they can spend more time working with their clients in an efficient way. They also only employ professional, legally trained staff so that all clients receive qualified and professional care. No interns, assistants or trainees deal with clients’ cases. They also have an exceptional staff retention record with several staff working at Thomas Dunton for over 17 years.

This consistency of staff is one of the things that sets them apart and is what clients like.

Quality of Service Thomas Dunton continue to evaluate and assess their Thomas Dunton systems and processes to in 2018 ensure that the cornerstones of Today, Norman’s daughter Melanie quality and care are upheld. This is Malanie Dunton Dunton, along with fellow partners supported through the annual client Vernon Hadida and Tessa Bengo, have satisfaction survey and testimonials from expanded and developed the firm into one that clients. They have also attained Lexcel status which 92% of their clients would recommend to their is the Law Society’s quality mark for excellence friends and family. Living in a world very different in legal practice management and excellence in from the one that Norman set Thomas Dunton up legal client care; an accreditation that only a small in, the firm has moved with the times and adapted percentage of UK law firms have achieved. They to the needs of clients in the twenty-first century. also hold four Law Society accreditations.

Encouragingly they have served the legal needs of generations of families in the local community.

What does the future hold for the firm?

Often new parents come into the firm to make The firm are excited about the future and the legal their Wills or buy their first home after being advice that they can continue to impart to clients. recommended by their parents who have also been There is also talk of expansion; ensuring that they clients of the firm. are still here in 40 years’ time. Whatever the future holds you can be sure that they will still be starting Melanie said that: each client meeting with the greeting ‘How can we ‘We now live in a world very different from the one in which help you?’

Dementia Friends Dementia is now a real concern for many people and so Thomas Dunton’s staff have undergone Dementia Friend training to ensure that they know how to deal with clients who have this condition and make sure that the clients are still seen as individuals rather than sufferers. This is particularly important for elderly clients and their families.

FREE TALK Join us for our next FREE legal talk on wills & LPAs at Orpington Library, Tuesday 19th June 2018 at 11am.

No need to book.

217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NZ Tel: 01689 822554 Email: enquiry@thomasdunton.co.uk For more information, call us or visit our website www.thomasdunton.co.uk

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OUT & ABOUT

FREE SUMMER LONG EXTRAVAGANZA Until 2nd September

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ondon Bridge City is pleased to announce their summer long spectacular - Summer by the River. With a packed schedule of exciting outdoor events and entertainment it will be the largest free outdoor festival in London.

With stunning views of Tower Bridge, The Tower of London and the iconic City skyline, Summer by the River is the perfect place to celebrate all things summer. This year the site will be transformed to take on a vibrant English country garden theme.

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Running from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, the festival will stretch across the whole London Bridge site - from the amphitheatre-style steps of The Scoop, to beautiful historic architecture of Hay’s Galleria and the riverside promenade at The Pier.

The busy programme will ensure there is never a dull moment down by the River. With outdoor cinema and theatre, big screen summer sports (including Wimbledon, Ascot and the cricket), live comedy and music performances, fun family days, fitness classes and a host of events to let your hair down on a Friday, Summer by the River will be the ultimate London experience this summer.

No festival would be complete without a delicious array of food and drink on offer and this year, Summer by the River is joining up with the amazing teams at Flat Iron Square and Look Mum No Hands to offer a constantly changing choice of some of the Capital’s finest street food housed in stunning country garden themed pop-ups.

Kicking off the holidays in style, Summer by the River will be tying in perfectly with National Barbecue Week, so expect a host of vibrant street performers, music, and all the sights, smells and flavours of a true British Summer.

Event Programme Themes: Monday – Fitness Tuesday – Film Night, outdoor cinema Wednesday – Comedy Thursday – Music Friday – FriYay!, all singing all dancing interactive events Saturday – Family Day Sunday – World Music For the full programme visit www.londonbridgecity.co.uk

London Bridge City’s Summer by the River Friday 1st June – Sunday 2nd September London Bridge City, SE1 2DB Nearest Tube: London Bridge Follow London Bridge City on: Facebook: LondonBridgeCity Twitter: @LDNBridgeCity Instagram: LDNBridgeCity

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Zip Now London 2018: New thrills as the world’s longest and fastest city Zipline Returns to London’s Southbank for one final Summer

Soar through the sky on a 225-metre zip wire taking in the sights of Parliament and the London Eye Triple treat: An additional wire for this year, ride up to 3 people at a time side by side Return to earth in style with a new “Mega Drop” freefall experience to round off the adventure The rides go on even later, Zip Now London will be open every day from May 22nd to early September from 12.00pm to 8.30pm London’s hottest (and fastest) ticket is booking now for 2018 38 JUNE 2018

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drenaline junkies rejoice! After an incredibly successful run last year, London’s city centre zip wire is bringing adventure back to the capital one last time for 2018. Zip Now London remains the world’s longest and fastest city zip line, with added new thrills.

The zip wire begins 35 meters above the ground with thrill-seekers making their 225-metre flight across the London skyline over Archbishop’s Park near Waterloo, taking in views of the London Eye and Parliament.

New for this year, Zip Now London will have 3 lines so you can experience the thrill of flying along with your friends at the same time. The triple-wire rig allows riders to experience breathtaking views at speed, adrenaline guaranteed. For 16-weeks the zip wire will let people soar above Archbishop’s Park with later opening times so there is plenty of opportunity to fly by wire after a stressful day in the office. Zip Now London will be open from midday to 8.30pm every day from May 22nd to early September. The event sold out quickly last year with

over 30,000 riders taking the leap, so booking early is highly recommended and 2018 will be your last chance to fly by wire.

As if flying through London’s skyline wasnt enough, Zip Now London offers a new and exhilarating free-fall experience. The ‘Mega Drop’ gives riders a heart-in-the-mouth freefall before being lowered safely down to earth. The entire Zip Now experience lasts 40 minutes which includes a thorough safety briefing.

Founder Barry Shaverin says: “Last year’s event was so successful we wanted to return for one more year, and have worked hard to make the event fresh for riders that are paying us a repeat visit. The Mega Drop jump landing means riders are in for an even greater thrill. The additional wire adds to the social experience that so many riders last year asked for, and the extra days and later opening hours mean that we can entertain even more people than we did last year. It’s great to give people another chance to experience London from a different perspective and do something a little bit adventurous in the summer”.

Zip Now London opens from May 22nd and runs until early September. Adult tickets start at £22.50, children £16.50 and family and group packages are available. The ride is open daily from 12.00pm until 8.30pm and the nearest tube stations are Lambeth North, Waterloo and Westminster.

Tickets are available for Zip Now London today from http://zip-now.co/# Archbishop’s Park, Lambeth, London, SE1 7LF.

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REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE Until 9 September 2018, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have announced details of their 2018 season. a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Established in 1932 it is one of the largest theatres in London with over 140,000 people visit the theatre each year during the 18-week season

THE DETAILS For a full performance schedule and to purchase tickets visit www.openairtheatre.com Or call the Box Office on 0844 826 4242 Lines open from 9am - 9pm. £1.50 per ticket telephone booking fee applies. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.

A £1.50 per ticket booking fee applies for telephone and online bookings for Dinosaur World Live.

PETER PAN BY J.M.BARRIE Until 15 June For the wounded soldiers Peter Pan (Photo: of WW1, imagination is Tristram Kenton) their only escape. Yet as they’re transported to the fantastical lagoons and pirate ships of Never Land, allegories of the war they’ve left behind are ever present. George Llewelyn Davies, later killed in action in 1915, was one of the children who inspired J. M. Barrie to create the iconic character of Peter Pan. Remembering him, and a generation of Lost Boys, the production enchanted young and old alike during its original, critically acclaimed run. Kids go half price at most performances.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE 14 August – 9 September A new interactive daytime show for all the family (ages 3+). Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs – including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus rex. Dinosaur World Live will announce further tour dates for 2018 in due course.

Dinosaur World Live (Photo: Robert Day)

THE TURN OF THE SCREW 22 June – 30 June A co-production with English National Opera, conducted by ENO Mackerras Fellow Toby Purser.

The story of unearthly encounters at a remote country house, and of a young governess desperate to protect her children, finds chilling new levels of suspense in this unique outdoor production of Benjamin Britten’s masterly reworking of Henry James’ classic novella.

AS YOU LIKE IT 6 July – 28 July In the mythical Forest of Arden, a world of transformation where anything is possible and

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 3 August – 15 September The 2018 season concludes with the mean green monster musical, based on the film by Roger Corman. For the misfits of Skid Row, life is full of broken dreams and dead ends. But there’s hope on the horizon for flower shop assistant, Seymour, when he discovers a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Will his newfound fame and fortune win the attention of kind, sweet, delicate Audrey?

Can he finally break free and be happy…whatever the consequences?

Social Media Twitter: @OpenAirTheatre / #OAT2018 #PeterPan / #TheTurnoftheScrew / #AsYouLikeIt / #DinosaurWorldLive / #LittleShopOfHorrors Facebook, Google+: RegentsParkOpenAirTheatre

anything permissible, two young people discover what it really means to be in love. This warm, open-hearted production promises adventure, sibling rivalry, mistaken identity and romance – Shakespeare comedy as you like it.

As You Like It

Little Shop Of Horrors.

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LUXURY

KITCHEN guide

– Everything you need to create the perfect kitchen – i m a g e : M AR K W IL K INSON F URNITUR E

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Mark Wilkinson Furniture

The Portobello collection is a classic and stylish kitchen with its signature Maple circular chopping block

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ark Wilkinson Furniture is known globally for its creative approach and meticulous attention to detail. Best known for its kitchens, the brand also designs for the bedroom, dressing-room, bathroom, study, library, media room and just about any other luxurious home space.

At the hands of talented craftspeople based at its Wiltshire workshop, Mark Wilkinson Furniture creatively reimagines the finest timbers and materials. Carved and constructed by master joiners, each piece is imbued with unrivalled character and quality.

Here, we discuss all things Mark Wilkinson Furniture with Nick Bell, the brand’s design and sales director:

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Tell us first about the company. How did it start?

Mark Wilkinson Furniture was founded in 1981 when Mark was commissioned to create his first fitted kitchen. That kitchen went on to become an icon of modern design and with it a new ‘English Country Style’ was born.

Mark’s early work transformed what had been considered a functional utility space into a room with style, grace and personality. This was effectively

“Our most recent additions are the Portobello and Newlyn styles”

New England kitchen in modern soft greys with Bianco-Eclipsia quartzite worktop and splashback

Top to bottom: The Mark Wilkinson Wine Room is becoming an important feature for showcasing an array of vintage champagnes and wines; Mark Wilkinson furniture is crafted from the finest timbers by master craftsman

where the development of the kitchen as the heart of the home began, and it continues to define how we see and use our kitchens today.

produce a full brief, design and imagery the client absolutely loves and that best serves their needs before moving on to the next stage.

Kitchens are your main focus, but not your only work. Can you outline the scope of your projects?

A handcrafted Mark Wilkinson kitchen is still what our clients request most frequently, however we are seeing increased interest in speciality multi-rooms.

At their core, Mark Wilkinson clients tend to have a certain approach in common – they are looking for absolute luxury combined with character.

Increasingly, projects encompass boot and utility rooms. We have seen a huge rise in bespoke, highquality walk-in dressing rooms too.

A clever kitchen offers clever storage. What are your most successful features?

Storage is a hugely important element of any wellperforming kitchen and Mark Wilkinson Furniture is able to create any combination needed. From a myriad of wine racks and carousels and stepped shelves in wood, marble or glass, to butler’s pantries and sculleries, designs that are made to look beautiful and function perfectly are at the centre of the way we craft our kitchens. We often work on bespoke solutions made to fit exactly what a client needs.

The pull-out Nespresso drawer that features in our Newlyn kitchen is a perfect example – it is designed to store individual capsules with minimum fuss.

What kinds of thing are you working on at the moment?

Our client confidentiality clause is strict, so I can’t name names! A bespoke project in Saint Tropez for a successful entrepreneur particularly stands out in my mind at the moment. It is an absolutely stunning beach front property; the pinnacle of carefully considered luxury. It beautifully demonstrates the new paired back use of bold colours, dark paint finishes and timber stains fused with nickel and antiqued bronze hardware throughout.

There is a perception that the Mark Wilkinson brand is very classic, but the reality is we do both with equal vigour: modern spaces and those with a more ‘heritage’ feel. Often, we fuse both. Clients still come to us for the true craft that makes up Mark Wilkinson’s DNA, but our team increasingly realises that with a contemporary final feel. We are seeing a strong trend in personalisation too.

There are three new kitchen ranges. Can you describe them?

Our most recent additions are the Portobello and Newlyn styles.

Portobello is inspired by its ever-vibrant West London namesake, embracing clean lines and elegance with clever storage solutions and flexible workspaces.

The Newlyn is stylish and contemporary with pared-back lines and natural materials that work perfectly for today’s modern lifestyles. Stand-out features include the waterfall worktop design and the latest baking and breakfast cabinetry.

How does kitchen design work - where do you start when planning a project?

Clients will regularly visit our showrooms with mood boards and other inspirational imagery. They often have an idea of what they do and do not like, and a general feel or look they hope to achieve - however vague at this early stage. It is then our job to work really closely with the client to better understand their needs – the kitchen must look the way they want it to, but it must also work the way they need it to. It’s our job to really drill down to

“Mark Wilkinson is best known for its kitchens, the brand also designs for the bedroom, dressingroom, bathroom, study, library, media room and just about any other luxurious home space”

What have been your most unusual or difficult commissions?

Every project offers unique challenges, like a recent commission for a totally black kitchen!

The craft element of your business is strong.

Can you tell us about that?

At Mark Wilkinson ‘handcraft’ is our heritage, it is the essence of the brand. We do not churn out large numbers of factory-line furniture and I hope that is something about us that is well-known now. Each Mark Wilkinson bespoke piece is handcrafted at our Wiltshire workshop with meticulous attention to quality and detail, from the finest timbers and materials – we create furniture alchemy. Each piece is hand-carved and constructed ensuring an exquisite artisanal finish and, most importantly, is sustainable too. www.mwf.com. 01380 850007

Contemporary Mark Wilkinson Portobello with Carrera Marble waterfall island, mirrored splashback and warm Oak chevron floor.

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Introducing Rencraft

Bespoke kitchens and furniture, handmade in Kent since 1980

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luxury kitchen is about more than a certain look or a certain price tag, it’s also about unrivalled quality too.

That’s where Kent based designers and manufacturers Rencraft come in…

Rencraft have been designing and making the finest kitchens and furniture in their workshop on Chart Farm just outside Sevenoaks for more than 37 years. They believe ‘the difference is in the detail’ and they pride themselves on bringing together award-winning design expertise, the highest quality materials and exceptional client service.

In addition to offering bespoke kitchen designs, the team can also provide furniture solutions for

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multiple rooms within the home including the office, bar area, bedroom, bathroom and living room.

Whether traditional or more contemporary in design, Rencraft’s team of skilled craftsmen always use carefully selected materials of the highest quality to ensure that each finished product looks fantastic, works brilliantly and stands the test of time. Why not pay them a visit to find out more?

Showroom & workshop: Unit 9, Chart Farm, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks TN15 0ES Tel: 01732 762682 Showroom: 81 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2UY Tel: 01892 520730 Website: www.rencraft.co.uk

“Rencraft’s team of skilled craftsmen always use carefully selected materials of the highest quality”

Hubble Kitchens specialise in modern and contemporary LEICHT kitchen furniture, designing and specifying this established brand drawing on over 90 years of experience and proven durability.

Our innovative planning and attention to detail positions us as the most highly rated kitchen studio, exceeding our clients’ expectations from conception to completion.

We invite you to visit our design studios in Guildford & Chichester, displaying the very latest LEICHT concepts and innovations.

Email info@hubblekitchens.co.uk www.hubblekitchens.co.uk Hubble Kitchens Chichester Showroom Unit 4, Ben Turner Industrial Estate Oving Road, West Sussex PO19 7ET 01243 533727 Hubble Kitchens Guildford Showroom 11 Angel Gate, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AE 01483 906670

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Sterling storage for clever kitchens Words: Adrian Stoneham, Managing

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torage is one of the most important decisions there is when designing a kitchen. As such, it is vital that homeowners assess what kind of people they are, what their passions are and, ultimately, what they want out of their kitchen before they embark on planning the design of their kitchen and its storage elements. Here are our top suggestions and design inspiration for getting your kitchen storage perfect…

The benefits of bespoke Your kitchen should fit around you and your life, so ensure you enlist a bespoke kitchen designer, like Stoneham, if you’d like maximum personalisation throughout the room. Once discussions have begun, homeowners should work closely with their designer to make sure storage space is optimised and all their needs are truly met. Whether it’s incorporating space in cupboards to neatly house utensils and chopping boards, or creating curved drawers in a kitchen island, not only can a practical kitchen be achieved, but one that can completely express the owner. Storage doesn’t have to be boring - it’s an opportunity to be creative and highlight your passions.

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most popular storage offerings at the moment are push-to-open, lift-up doors, drawers and hinged doors. Designed to make life easier for the user, the cabinets are simple to operate, with one-touch function and smooth motion.

Corner Carousel systems are the perfect solution for those wanting to utilise inaccessible areas in the room – the innovative drawer system offers access to hidden space easily and features anti-slip surfaces and a soft-close function. Stoneham’s Dynamic Space Tower is another example of excellent integrated storage; featuring tall units with five integral drawers with glass sides for enhanced visibility of stored goods, the drawers can hold up to 40kg of loading and boast a range of width options.

Curved drawers with bespoke storage dividers made from wood or steel are also becoming increasingly favoured. Concave drawers with cleverly designed dividers mean that customers don’t have to sacrifice any storage space to achieve a striking, curved kitchen design. It is worth considering units with integrated chopping boards and drawers - these can be personalised, for example boards can be engraved with ‘cheese’, ‘bread’ or ‘herbs’.

Freeing up space is without a doubt the most important reason for having storage, and this is also true when it comes to rubbish bins. Integrated waste bins with effortless pull-out operation are now very sought-after as part of a kitchen design

“Corner Carousel systems are the perfect solution for those wanting to utilise inaccessible areas in the room – the innovative drawer system offers access to hidden space easily and features anti-slip surfaces and a softclose function”

and replace free-standing bins that take up valuable floor space. Another benefit of this is having a segregated area for recycling, which makes things so much easier when it comes to putting out the paper and jars on collection day.

Bulkheads are an often unexpected design option for those wanting to conceal everyday items.

At Stoneham, we create stunning and bespoke bulkheads which can accurately reflect the shape of islands and can accommodate ceiling extraction motors and subtle LED lighting.

Follow the trend Smart storage is an important trend for homeowners who wish to embrace the everlasting appeal of minimalist design or those who simply have limited space. Integrated into kitchens with clever panelling and built-ins, gadgets can maintain their functionality and are then concealed in an appliance garage after use. At Stoneham, our clients love tambour roller shutters, but swing-out doors, display cabinets and vertically bi-folded doors are also highly popular. Stoneham’s latest Dynamic Space Tower units offer peerless, accessible storage in tall units and cater for different sized and weighted items. Kitchen buyers can expect to find food processors, kettles and much more expertly hidden in intelligent high-quality storage solutions.

Following on from this, why not use utilise your freestanding American-style fridge freezer as an opportunity to create bespoke cabinetry around?

Stood on its own as a statement piece equals a lot of wasted potential storage space. Using the fridge as a real focal feature by embellishing it with a wine rack or bookshelves, for example, will add heaps of personality to your kitchen and is already a beloved choice for many new kitchen owners.

For entertainers, specifications for items such as inbuilt wine coolers are becoming a must-have

“Smart storage is an important trend for homeowners who wish to embrace the everlasting appeal of minimalist design or those who simply have limited space”

addition, providing round-the-clock ice-cold beverages. Additional electricity costs might need to be considered and the need to keep the cooler wellstocked should be taken care of (for purely aesthetic purposes of course!).

Subtle design accents, such as LED detailing, can make a huge difference to storage elements.

Soft LED lighting in a kitchen’s bookshelves, for example, highlight our customers’ beloved cookbooks and create a talking point in the room – we have seen increased demand for this in particular.

For those who are low on space, or just prefer to keep their kitchen fuss-free, innovative storage systems integrated into an island are really soughtafter; slim-line pull-outs, multi-layered internal drawers and curved cupboards are all stylish solutions to maximise space. Clever customisations are also available, including integrated extractor fans and flush-fitting hobs seamlessly fitted into work surfaces, ensuring the worktop can be used as a space for both function and entertainment.

Beyond the kitchen It’s important to remember that to create a truly seamless look throughout your home, your storage solutions don’t have to stop at the kitchen. Bespoke furniture designers, such as Stoneham, can provide beautiful, functional storage solutions for any room, spreading to the bar area, lounge and dining room.

If you have an open-plan space, it might be worth considering using the same timber or other material for your media unit, bookshelves or drinks cabinet, establishing a smooth, sweeping transition from space to space. www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk

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Helping you to make the

right choice.

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ur design team has many years of experience providing a guide for you through the various options. What style of furniture. What type of finish, painted, laminate, high gloss, matt, silk? What is popular? Which is the most practical? Which ones are hard wearing and easy to clean? How can we make the best use of storage space in our kitchen?

How do we add the WOW factor?

Worktops – should we choose Quartz, Granite, Corian, Glass, Wood?

Which appliances should we consider and what are the latest innovations to make life easier in the new kitchen.

In fact we offer more, far more. We can also advise on flooring, under floor heating, lighting and even sound systems. With 38 years working closely

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with our clients this wealth of knowledge is now at your disposal. We still enjoy what we do and always look forward to the next project. We do not charge for this service, although a site visit might cost you a cup of tea!

Our cabinetry is created by Stoneham PLC in their workshop at Sidcup. Working hand in hand with them we can suggest solutions few others can offer. Established in 1864 they are also a family run business sharing the same values as us. The Stoneham website www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk provides an insight to their scope. Each piece is made to order and made to measure. As they are local to us we often arrange for our clients to visit their showroom to see the latest furniture solutions and workshop to see cabinetry in production.

Stoneham PLC employ around 150 staff.

From our first meeting through to completion we provide you with all relevant information enabling you to make decisions using detailed hand drawn plans, computer visuals along with a comprehensive written (in plain English) specification itemising materials and labour. Once you have decided to proceed we will agree a start date with you and also a target completion date.

Our fitting teams, five in total, run each project individually with one team on site from start to finish. One project at a time.

We like happy customers, it makes us feel good.

But we also know that from happy customers we get referrals and repeat business, this accounts for a large part of our ongoing business.

If you think your kitchen provides some challenges, you need to pay us a visit.

Our opening times are shown on our web site www.kdofsevenoaks.com.

Email: info@kdofsevenoaks.com Or phone us on 01732 741100

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Grants

of sevenoaks John Grant has been creating high quality, bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, studies and free standing furniture for over 30 years.

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ach piece of furniture, whether free standing or fitted is created to my client’s individual design and personal needs.

I am keen to hear their ideas and will advise on all types of different woods and their benefits, as well as painted finishes and the final result and appearance.

Competitively priced*, I combine traditional hand crafted joinery methods and hand finishing to the highest standards with modern superior fittings, accessories and appliances.

I encourage my clients to view each commission as it takes shape at my workshop in Seal to ensure that their needs are met, even if this changes as the work progresses. I arrange and coordinate the whole process from design to completion. * All of our bedroom and kitchen furniture is priced by the metre run Unit 3, Chart Farm Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0ES; Telephone: 01732 763610 or 07809 504251; info@grantsofsevenoaks.co.uk www.grantsofsevenoaks.co.uk

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“I combine traditional hand crafted joinery methods and hand finishing to the highest standards with modern superior fittings, accessories and appliances�

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BR FLOORING:

90 Years of Outstanding Quality and Service

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R Flooring is a family-owned business with branches in Petts Wood and Eltham.

Covering Sidcup, Chislehurst, Blackheath, Bromley and all surrounding locations in South East London, we understand how important it is that you select the right kind of carpets or flooring for your home, office space or business property.

If you want luxury carpets, hardwood flooring or laminate flooring that not only looks good but that also delivers on practicality and your lifestyle choices, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

We also specialise in premium quality vinyl flooring by offering a full range of Karndean products to customers in the local area.

Other solutions include laminate flooring and hardwood flooring in the Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Opus and Tile ranges. With such prestigious names, it’s only right that you would expect these products to be truly special. Everything we do is built around the supply of beautifully-designed flooring of the highest standard.

Karndean offers a state-of-the-art virtual flooring design service that helps you choose the perfect product for your home or office. We also sell carpets and other flooring materials from Westex, Axminster, Amtico, Quick Step, Crucial Trading and Real Wood.

90 Years of Outstanding Quality and Service Following a rebrand in 2014, we have extended our reach by supplying carpets, hardwood flooring and laminate flooring for many valued customers in the surrounding Chislehurst, Sidcup, Bromley and Blackheath areas.

With over 90 years of providing great service and value, we have the knowledge and the experience to bring you flooring that truly reflects individual taste and personality.

BR Flooring offer you a desirable range of carpets made from either natural or manmade fibres. There is almost no limit to our vast number of options and we can supply patterned or plain fabrics covering everything from the dazzlingly funky to the more neutral and understated style.

Our showrooms in Petts Wood and Eltham also supply high-end hardwood flooring and easy-to-fit laminate flooring. Both outlets provide you with exceptional choice, honest advice and outstanding customer service. We also offer free estimates and measuring. www.br-flooring.co.uk 58 JUNE 2018

“If you want luxury carpets, hardwood flooring or laminate flooring that not only looks good but that also delivers on practicality and your lifestyle choices, you’ve definitely come to the right place”

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www.brflooring.co.uk *on selected items **free fitting on minimum order of 10sq metres

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INSTANT TRANSFORMATION S

erving customer in Kent & South East London is Granite Transformations a owner operated company offering the ultimate in Kitchen Makeover solutions.

The multi award winning company is celebrating its 16th year of business, with its unique offering of granite, quartz and glass worktops that fit directly over your existing kitchen surface. With our exclusive 6.5mmm engineered stone fitting is achieved in just one day and often includes the upgrade of appliances such as sinks, taps and ovens at the same time and offered at trade pricing.

In addition, we offer a complete kitchen door replacement service from stripping back to the bare carcass and changing doors, panels, cornice & pelmets to give you that truly new kitchen look for a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen and without the mess and demolition.

With many styles of new and contemporary doors and over thirty colours to choose for the design possibilities are endless and all fitted by our

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own long serving professional fitting staff. Every item is made bespoke to your exact requirements and all the worktops are manufactured in our head office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent As members of Checkatrade we also boast an impressive 1600+ reputation reports posted on line with an average score of 9.9 for its remarkable service and attention to detail to provide the customer with a swift and hassle free service with stunning results. To see the very latest on what our customers are saying about us visit: www. checkatrade.com/ granitetransformationstunbridgewells We have showrooms in Tunbridge Wells, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Sidcup and Polhill Garden Centre, Sevenoaks where you can see our product and speak to one of our staff to discuss your requirements. We offer free in home consultations with one of our designers to show you exactly how we can transform your kitchen to suit your desired style and budget.

“With many styles of new and contemporary doors and over thirty colours to choose for the design possibilities are endless�

THE DETAILS Visit our website at www.granitetransformations. co.uk to see how our product and service can help you or simply call 01892 517385 for more information or to book an appointment.

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YOUR PERFECT KITCHEN FROM CREATIVE interiors

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reative Interiors have been supplying and installing German rigid built kitchens for 15 years.

We provide a free design service either working from architects drawings or completing a site survey.

Our design software is able to help you visualize your perfect kitchen, with our large range of doors (from modern true handleless through to traditional inframe Shaker), put together with the perfect worktops and appliances.

Our kitchens are everything you would expect from one of Germany’s largest manufacturers, with market leading solutions and components.

We are also able to offer all aspects of kitchen installation and refurbishment. www.creative-iduk.co.uk

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Kitchens • Appliances • Worktops • Installation 52 Green Lane, Chislehurst BR7 6AQ • 020 8467 6955 • www.chislehurstkitchens.co.uk

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Planning your dream kitchen The eye-catching Arcos Edition from Schmidt combines two of 2018’s top kitchen trends

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ow is the perfect time to plan that dream kitchen. Whether your current configuration needs a whole new rethink or you simply want a refresh of a tired scheme, Schmidt has the solution with a wide range of kitchen designs in an almost infinite combination of colours, tones, textures and finishes to suit any style and size of space. New for the coming season is the Murphy wood-effect door from the everpopular Arcos Edition collection.

This laminate design has an ultra matt finish with a distinctive grain that creates an eye-catching impact as soon as you enter the room.

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Kitchen design in 2018 is all about timber veneers, colour contrast, texture, metallics and the ongoing industrial look, making the Arcos Edition in the new wood effect the perfect partner for matt black appliances and accessories. Also available in Nano Black, Cliff, Marmor - a luxury marble style – and Oxid Blue, Arcos Edition is a versatile design that works wonderfully in both contemporary and classic interiors. For added interest, combine the Murphy and Nano Black contrasting drawer fronts to create a vintage, rustic feel with a reclaimed look and top with matching Nano Black laminate worktops.

No matter how large or small the kitchen, you can never have too much storage. With Schmidt’s Arcos Edition there’s something to suit every space and every culinary need. Extra wide cutlery drawers and internal organisers from the Latitude range provide ample room for cutlery as well as knives, utensils and baking tools and can effortlessly be fitted beneath the hob for quick and easy access. Extra large pull-outs can also be installed underneath the sink, offering instant access to cleaning products, brushes, cloths and dishwasher

tablets. The sink area above meanwhile will create a chic, sleek look with its grooved draining board, two-tone dual material tap and undermounted stainless steel sink.

Added storage solutions include tower units with sturdy shelving pull outs and worktop systems, wall units that reach down to the worktop, that feature open shelving concealed within a glass fronted liftup door front.

Dramatic Tower Unit with 6 pull-outs and masses of storage and attractive worktop system To complete the effect, finish the room with Schmidt’s Expando 16 table, with matching Murphy tanle-top, and Daytona 2 chairs. Perfect for family dining as well as entertaining, this complementary collection brings the open-plan scheme together – easy, effortless and exciting, it’s sure to take centre stage in any interior revamp.

Schmidt kitchens start from £10,000, including delivery and fitting.

Schmidt Sevenoaks, 14-18 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1AJ. Tel: 01732 755555; www.schmidt-sevenoaks.com

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Email: adamswaine@rocketmail.com

Mobile 07798 526569

Your Brand New Showroom The Walnuts Orpington, BR6 0TW Tel: 01689 770195 www.kutchenhaus.co.uk

Guthrie & KirKwood Interior Design Ltd • Full Interior design • Consultation service • Soft furnishings • Storage solutions • Sourcing furniture & accessories

07903 875858

www.guthrieandkirkwood.co.uk

Registered in England & Wales.

Business number 9719966

Complete German Kitchens from only £5,695 *Price includes units, worktop, sink/tap and appliances – see in store for details.

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garden – Keep it local for everything house and home – I M AG E : F R E E LANDS TIL E S

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TILE STYLE FOR YOUR KITCHEN

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n most cases, the splash back in a kitchen comprise of ceramic or porcelain tiles but there’s no hard and fast rules as to what size or style you should use. So long as long as they are hard wearing and easy to keep clean, and off course complement your kitchen design style One of the most popular style of tiles for splashbacks are metro or subway tiles thanks to their timeless design, and the fact that they are available in a large of colours and designs. Stone effect ceramic tiles are also very popular and offer a maintenance free alternative natural stone.

The only limit to your creativity when choosing splashback tiles is your imagination!

Visit www.tilevillage.co.uk/ kitchen-tiles

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Urban Window Company

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e specialise in the manufacture and installation of quality aluminium windows, doors, bi folding doors, conservatories and orangeries. We have been building on the quality and experience we offer our customers year on year to consistently provide excellent workmanship, quality aluminium products and competitive prices.

expert fitters, making sure we are in complete control of your project from start to finish.

PREMIUM SLIDING DOORS

WHY ALUMINIUM? Aluminium is extremely strong and light-weight delivering super-slim sight lines, thermal energy efficiency with a certified U value of 1.3 which easily beats the current British Building regulations whilst offering an endless array colour options to choose from. Aluminium not only offers strength and style but will also allow the maximum amount of light into your rooms keeping you snug in the winter and cool in the summer and because all our aluminium windows, doors and conservatories offer a robust powder coated finish, your guarantee a perfect finish for years to come alongside reliable performance.

OUR DESIGNER PROFILED PRODUCTS WILL BRING A CLASS AND STYLE THAT WILL TRANSFORM AND ADD VALUE TO ANY PROPERTY. The Bi-Fold doors, windows, roof lanterns & patios are designed and manufactured with very high standards of craftsmanship at our factory in Knockholt, Kent. Each product is bespoke and made with attention to detail, exactly to your specification to suit any opening, however big or small. All our installations are carried out by our own team of 70 JUNE 2018

“Our Bifold doors have been designed to provide you with the flexibility to create the perfect look that will compliment your home and your lifestyle”

Let the light into your home with high performance aluminium sliding doors. The AluK range of inline or lift and slide premium aluminium doors offers high performance complimented by stunning design, adding to a modern and stylish look to your home, opening your living space to the outside.

Combining unique system design with a range of configurations, they will enhance your home whilst keeping the weather at bay.

• Narrow profile with single, double or triple track options • Single or dual colour options in a wide range of colours • Complete range of handles, accessories and security features • 3m high over 3 m wide panels • Smooth operation through stainless steel rollers • Floor to ceiling height sliding panels • Can easily be combined with all AluK window and door systems

PATIO DOORS Minimal frame design to maximise glazing.

Our range of patio doors offers an ideal and inexpensive solution for your home, with minimal frame design, to let the maximum amount of light flood in.

Built to the highest standards, our patio door range combines flexibility with design and security to ensure your comfort and peace of mind • Narrowest framed design – only 70mm – ideal for replacement of old doors

• Two pane sliding door or window • Full range of complimentary handles and security features • Robust and reliable sliding and locking mechanism • Single or dual colour options in a wide range of colours • Multi-point locking • Can easily be combined with all AluK window and door systems

BI-FOLD DOORS Bi-fold doors are the ideal way to open up your home and bring the outside in, whilst keeping the elements out.

AluK is a leader in the design and manufacture of aluminium sliding and folding doors, delivering outstanding reliability, performance and design every time. Our range of bi-fold doors enables you to expand your living space, by opening up wide expanses of your external walls to your outside space, whilst at the same time keeping the weather put and the heat in during cold months.

Our stylish but practical bi-fold doors, are built to your needs,offering you a bespoke solution every time, from the configuration of the doors to to the handles, accessories and colour, making AluK bifold doors the perfect addition to your home.

• High performance glazing and design • Minimal profiles for a modern look • Complete range of handles and accessories • Unique flush line pop out handle option • Full range of standard and bespoke colours • Dual colour option for inside and out • Chamfered and square bead options • Tested to PAS24 for enhanced security and SBD • Sturdy and reliable sliding mechanism • Low threshold option for room dividers • High performance as standard • Can easily be combined with all AluK window and door systems • Also available in corner configuration We offer no obligation quotes for all our aluminium windows, doors conservatories and rooflights. Call today for more information.

THE DETAILS Office: 01959 532 373 Email: info@uwco.co.uk www.urbanwindowcompany.co.uk Address: Unit 12, Hillside Farm, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7NL

BUILT FOR YOUR HOME Complete flexibility to suit your needs.

Our Bifold doors have been designed to provide you with the flexibility to create the perfect look that will compliment your home and your lifestyle.

• Wide range of configuration options

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New from Freelands Tiles

Freelands Tiles of Dunton Green are excited to launch a new collection of Porcelain Tiles.

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nside-Out is a premium range of co-ordinating indoor and outdoor porcelain tiles. Creating a seamless transition from inside your home to your outdoor space, Inside-Out will extend your living area into your garden. This slip-resistant range of tiles features a 20mm frost-resistant outdoor porcelain, and matching 10mm indoor porcelain.

Available to order in a wide range of colours, InsideOut will transform your home, creating a stylish interior and co-ordinated outdoor setting.

A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM INDOORS TO OUT • Ideal for both internal and external installations, providing a tangible benefit over most natural stone products that tend to be suitable only for internal and external use, but rarely both.

• The 10mm tile is designed for internal use and is slip resistant, attractive and easy to clean.

• The 20mm external product co-ordinates perfectly, and has an added HD slip-resistant surface making it perfect for a wide range of outdoor settings.

LOW POROSITY, FROST & STAINRESISTANT • The Inside-Out range will not be damaged by frost, is highly stain-resistant and will not discolour due to algae. This is due to the process in which the product is made that ensures it does not absorb water.

• In contrast, natural stone is very porous and needs to be regularly sealed to prevent staining and to reduce the risk of algae discolouration.

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LOW MAINTAINANCE

• Inside-Out Tiles are 100% colourfast, even after decades under the sun, and it does not change colour when wet.

• The product requires little maintenance and is second only to diamond in hardness. It is extremely resistant to scratching.

• Inside–Out Tiles are manufactured from raw materials in a process that uses recycled raw materials. The tiles have a very low whole life environmental cost.

STRONG & HARD WEARING • Inside-Out porcelain tiles are incredibly strong which means the 20mm outdoor tiles can be laid directly onto stone pedestals, speeding up the laying process and reducing the installation costs.

• The tiles can even be used on driveways when installed onto a solid base using a suitable tile adhesive.

EASY TO LAY • The 20mm outdoor tiles can also be laid onto pedestals, making the tiles ideal for use on roof terraces and balconies.

• The 10mm internal tile can be laid in a standard manner with tile adhesive.

Please visit our showroom to see the range for yourself.

We have lots of different sizes and styles on display to help you choose which product is right for you.

Generally the Inside-Out tiles are available on a 2 week lead time.

We offer a free delivery service on the product and we are open 7 days a week including 10-2 on Sundays.

THE DETAILS 124-126 London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2UT www.freelands-tiles.co.uk; 01732 459 765 sales@freelands-tiles.co.uk

fiveways fires & stoves

743-745 sidcup rd, new elthaM, se9 3sa (located along sidcup Bypass)

Stay warm with our stunning range of fires and stoves experienced, friendly & family run showroom. hetas and gas safe engineers.

Multi fuel stoves all defra approved, gas fires and Mantles, the new optimist range of electric fires and stoves. open 6 days a week: 10 until 6.

0208 127 4747

www.fivewaysfires. co.uk

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BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS N

igel Tandy is the owner of Chislehurst Kitchens and has been involved in fitted kitchens since 1981. Design and Installation are now the driving forces in our business. We offer a free survey and design service using cutting edge CAD imaging Our main focus is on our German brand Rot Punkt which we have been specifying for 7 years. In that time Rot Punkt has gone from strength to strength now supplying more to the UK than their Home market and often show at Grand designs and in major publications.

We also do our own in house British brand of shaker and gloss handless kitchens which can be customised to make the most of your available space. We deal with all types of worktops but mainly Granite Quartz and Corian. Bosch, Neff and Siemens appliances can be supplied at internet prices. We are working with Siemens to show all

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Home Connect smart home appliances which connect to the internet and can be activated by Alexa voice control.

We pride ourselves on our friendly professional and approachable template for helping customers Achieve the optimum design for the budget they have set by for their project . If advise is what you need without the high pressure sales techniques then please come and See our showroom and what we have to offer. It is advisable to call first as we may have other appointments and you can park on the shop front.

52 Green Lane, Chislehurst BR7 6AQ. 020 8467 6955. www.chislehurstkitchens.co.uk

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Manor Fencing & Landscaping

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anor Fencing and landscaping are a professional landscaping and fencing company based in Bromley, that specialises in all types of fencing, landscaping and paving. Manor Fencing have over 25 years’ experience in the fencing, landscaping and paving industry where they have built all of their reputation purely on reliability, service & high quality of workmanship at affordable prices. With the excellent reputation they have, they ensure that they only employ the most professional and best gardeners and landscapers. This gives their clients the peace of mind that when they visit your property, you will always receive the very best & professional service you could receive.

Manor Fencing and Driveways are committed to customer satisfaction and achieve this by providing only first class workmanship in each and every project that their team complete. All of

Services: • Fencing • Traditional fencing • Timber fencing • Domestic fencing

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• Close board fencing • Featheredge fencing • Panel fencing • Picket fencing • Chain-link fencing

Manor Fencing’s work comes with a Guarantee of top standards of Workmanship.

The scope of services that Manor Fencing supply is extensive, they supply and fit all types of Fencing, including security fencing for both Commercial and residential clients, whatever the clients requirements may be, they will provide a competitive no obligation quote.

Manor Fencing construct all types of gardens for both Commercial and residential clients, whether you may be considering a new landscaping design or implementation or whether it’s time for a renovation of your existing garden design, the landscapers at Manor Fencing have excellent ideas for implementation on your property, which can realise the beauty of your garden.

Manor Fencing & Landscaping cover a wide area around London including Sutton, Bromley, Croydon, Dulwich, Chislehurst, Beckenham and the surrounding areas.

• Commercial fencing • Security fencing • Steel fencing • Palisade fencing • Hoarding

• Gates • Railings • Trellis • Driveways • Block paving

• Patios • Paving • Tarmacing • Turfing • Lawns

THE DETAILS Tel: 0203 488 2942 Mobile: 07368 219345 Email: paving.fencing@gmail.com. www.manorfencingbromley.co.uk

• Artificial lawns • Artificial grass • Bricklaying • Brick walls • Landscaping

All types of fencing & paving installed Patios • Driveways • Fencing • Decking Turfing • Brickwork • Tarmac 28 years experience - Free Quotes

0203 488 2942 Mobile: 07368 219345 e-Mail: paving.fencing@gmail.com websiTe: manorfencingbromley.co.uk

Telephone:

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INTERIORS “The Ophelia ticks all the latest trend boxes as dark woods and seventies style increases in popularity”

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GET IT MADE

Online furniture company, Distinctify are excited to announce the launch of their new selling platform, Get It Made.

Founder Thomas Elliott said the idea of Get It Made was “to showcase up-and-coming designers and give them the opportunity to bring their unique ideas to life.” Their first collection features the sleek and stylish Ophelia Desk and the minimalist Hickman Sofa. The Ophelia desk is a mid-century modern piece that would look great in a study, living room or in the bedroom, where it could also work as a funky dressing table. Made from walnut veneer, the Ophelia ticks all the latest trend boxes as dark woods and seventies style increases in popularity. www.distinctify.com

SCREEN TIME

Pulling on the Scandi inspired, plywood look these laser cut botanical screen measure just over 6ft tall and complement most interiors. They can double up as room dividers and give privacy where needed. www.stupidegg.co.uk

ethical horn

WALLS WITH ARTISTIC STYLE

Give your walls a wake up with this beautiful new range from Woodchip and Magnolia. The design studio has been working alongside Lancashire artist Barry Spence to create HAZE. Hand painted onto canvas then scanned and digitally printed to translate every expressive brushstroke, mark, scrape & layer from the original painting. Available in three colourways Pollen, Petrol and Rose. Proudly made in their design studio in Lancashire. Quick & easy ‘Paste The Wall’ application (no decorating table or precutting required). All wall murals can be bespoke made to exact wall measurements £120. www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk 78 JUNE 2018

From the exotic to the simply mystical, beautiful bird cushions are forever popular. These extraordinary cushions are great big explosions of brilliant colour with birds resplendent. The birds have great curiosity and verisimilitude, peering out with beady birdy eyes at unknown horizons. The cushions are a joyous collision of deftness and detail, from the exquisitely feathered Aves to the piped bordered edge, perfect for bringing new life to any interior. www.rume.co.uk

Discover beautiful horn items that are made ethically and only from sustainable sources. All products were made in Vietnam through companies working and designing directly with the artisans. They are respectful of environmental, social and economic criteria and do not use rhino horn but imitate it with cow and buffalo horn.

BE INSPIRED Free Local Delivery Personal expert advice

Bringing style to a Tile The latest ideas for walls and floors

Tel: 01732 459 765 sales@freelands-tiles.co.uk

124-126 London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2UT

Open 7 days a week

www.freelands-tiles.co.uk

fashion, HEALTH

& beauty

– Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i m a g e : H E ATING & P LU M BING

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Dr Liesel Holler, MD MRCA D

r Liesel Holler specialises in Advanced Medical Aesthetic procedures that help maintain and restore the youthful definition of the face. She holds busy clinics in Mayfair, Primrose Hill, Alderly Edge and now opening in Chislehurst. The chislehurst clinic is based at V.hair design! Working in collaboration with Virginia and her talented team of stylists to create a bespoke look for every client!

Her aim is to achieve natural looking results for her patients, to make them look and feel their absolute best using non-invasive and evidence based treatments.

Dr Liesel Holler has 14 years experience as a Medical Doctor. She has trained and worked in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics, both in Sweden and England. Having been trained and closely mentored by the UK’s and world’s most renowned Aesthetics doctors and Plastic surgeons since 2011, she now dedicates herself fully to the Aesthetics medicine field.

She was chosen to be 1 of only 10 UK doctors to be mentored by the world famous Plastic surgeon Dr Mauricio de Maio from Brazil through Allergan Medical Institute, and is actively involved in teaching advanced injection techniques to other doctors in prestigious Masterclasses.

Dr Holler is also proud to be UK Ambassador and trainer for Nanopore medical microneedling and Sesderma’s nanotechnology medical peels, having been personally trained by the founders in Valencia, Spain.

Through her work as a Senior Anaesthetist she fully understands the importance of attention to detail, makes safety her priority and is known for being very cautious, gentle and precise. She has a special interest in prevention of premature ageing, improvement of skin health, regeneration of collagen and assessment of the whole face.

She is also a doctor with a high level of integrity, honesty and very caring.

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with no downtime using Juvederm Vycross range • Non-surgical Rhinoplasty (nose correction) • Bright Eyes Tear trough treatment (Correction of dark circles under the eyes) • Chin and jawline enhancements • Cheek enhancement • Natural lip enhancements • Wrinkle relaxing injections • Platelet Rich Plasma for skin quality and hair regeneration • Medical Microneedling – Collagen Induction Therapy • Nanotechnology Medical peels • Profhilo Bioremodelling Skin Boosters • Deesse pro LED phototherapy mask • Excessive sweating treatment • Fat dissolving injections • Pharmaceutical and Cosmeceutical grade skin care

by ZO and Sesderma Complete treatment list, description and price list at www.lieselholler.com.

“She was chosen to be 1 of only 10 UK doctors to be mentored by the world famous Plastic surgeon Dr Mauricio de Maio from Brazil”

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“My aim is to achieve natural looking results for my patients, to make them look and feel their absolute best using non-invasive and evidence based treatments.”

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The Chislehurst clinic is based at V.hair Design, working in collaboration with Virginia and her talented team of stylists offering bespoke medical aesthetic treatments for a natural and safe rejuvenation

chislehurst clinic: 30B high street, chislehurst Br7 5AN 0207 0998 298 • 07720 374265 • info@lieselholler.com www.lieselholler.com

OUT & ABOUT FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Pilkingtons:

Specialists in high end repairs of standard and customised Rolex’s

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ilkington Jewellers has been an established business based in the heart of Bexley Village since 1985 and welcomes customers from all over the world. The business was established by Mr Pilkington, who holds over 50 years of experience as a trained watch repairer; specialising in the high end repairs of standard and customised Rolex’s. Pilkington jewellers carries out in house repairs and battery fittings of all brands and styles of watches, providing its customers with a service that is fit for each individual. Pilkington’s sees numerous returning customers each year, and prides itself on being an individualised traditional jewellers. www.pilkingtons.uk.com

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Beauty and elegance time after time...

ROLEXQualified APPROVEDWatchMakeR WATCHMAKER ROlex We use in in ourour second We onlyonly usegenuine genuineRolex Rolexparts parts second hand Rolex watches.

Our two fully accredited hand Rolex watches. Our two fully trained Watch Makers Watch Makerswill willfully full restore restoreyour yourRolex RolexWatch Watch to its original condition in only two weeks. to its original condition in only two weeks.

Pilkington Jewellers Ltd

Established 1970

39-41 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1AB | T: 01322 521664 | W: www.pilkingtons.uk.com

opening hours Monday: 9am - 6pm Tuesday: 9am - 6pm Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 8pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 6pm Sunday: Closed

Welcome to Gloss Hair & Spa, Oxted, we are more then just a hairdressers… We would like to introduce you to Oway, a revolutionary hair care range, made of naturally derived ingredients grown, harvested and developed on a unique, biodynamic eco farm in the hills of Bologna, Italy, which is now available in our salon! Our team is looking forward to working with you with our totally ammonia-free, natural hair colouring system. Our beauty team and skin care professionals work with Environ Skin Care products and we offer semi permanent make-up, High Definition Brows, Bio Sculpture Gel , Cuccio Powder Nails and many more beauty treatments.

Along side our experienced team of senior stylists we would like to introduce Sabrina our international stylist from Italy to Gloss Hair and Spa, who specialises in a unique 3D cutting technique.

59 Station Road EaSt, oxtEd RH8 0ax • 01883 732 100 • info@gloSS.Salon • www.gloSS.Salon

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Why Studio Pilates is key to General Wellbeing!

P ossibly one of the most exciting aspects of Comprehensive Studio Pilates is that anyone can do it. Because there’s no jarring or stress to your body, Studio Pilates offers the ideal form of exercise for people who, because of pain or muscle weakness generally shy away from exercise.

Neck ache, back ache, headache, even stomach ache - you name it, most aches can occur as a result of bad posture. As you correct your alignment or posture through Pilates, you’ll find you put less pressure on joints such as knees, hips and spine for example. You may also find that some of your body’s systems work better because of this. For example, you may find that it’s easier to digest food.

Learning to coordinate movement and deep specific breathing in Pilates, you can increase lung capacity and improve circulation also. You’ll also look better – taller, leaner and more confident whilst helping you to move with more grace and ease.

Kinder, Gentler Conditioning If you’re out of shape, Pilates provides a wonderful way to ease into any kind of fitness plan. Pilates works to gently support the joints throughout the whole body. It conditions your muscles in a balanced way and increases your self-awareness by drawing your focus inward. Being consistent is the key.

Emotional Wellbeing Pilates benefits your emotional health. It helps to improve your mental outlook and increase motivation through the smooth, steady movements coordinated with breathing. They work to quiet your mind and soothe your nervous system. As Pilates focuses on breathing also, you become mindful of your breath, of your body and muscles, and it becomes like a form of meditation. When you work to lengthen and strengthen your muscles in the Pilates studio, you’ll improve your circulation and whisk tension away. Each workout will leave you feeling calm, balanced, and rejuvenated. Focus on letting the tension go, and you’ll be on the path to a healthier body inside and out.

You’ll enjoy better sleep once you start doing regular Studio Pilates too, partly because its calming but also because your body isnt full of physical tension.

Better Balance, More Coordination Pilates can help reverse the natural aging process of reduced balance and coordination by stabilizing and strengthening your whole body. The deliberate movements of Pilates, along with the challenges the machines and small equipment bring, increases strength, muscle control and flexibility in both the core and the limbs, which positively affects balance.

28a London Road, Riverhead Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2DE 86 JUNE 2018

“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”

– Joseph Pilates

SKIN LESION REMOVALS & REDUCTIONS • Skin tags • Moles and warts • Red veins and blood spots • Mili, syringomas and xanthelasma • Pigmentation and lentigo correction

OTHER SPECIALIST TREATMENTS • Semi-permanent makeup - eyebrows and eyeliner • Areola and nipple reconstruction • Scar relaxation - improvement to trauma scars • Scalp hairless tattooing for men and women • Hollywood and Brazilian waxing • MCA - treatment for fine lines, wrinkles

Gillian has been in the industry for over 30 years and has trained in the UK, Middle East, USA and Europe.

2017 Winner Kent HealtH & Beauty aWards

BIAE, ITEC, BABTAC, SPCP, C&G, CIBTAC, MGBT, IDI, IIAA.

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07711 067 789

gillian@appearancesaesthetics.co.uk www.appearancesaesthetics.co.uk

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BEAUTY & FASHION SHINE LIKE A STAR These fabulous, chunky, gold hoops are a summer must-have.

Classic, timeless design inspired by the film stars of the 50s, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.

Style them with a dress or a Breton top and jeans for a more relaxed look. Audrey hoops by Misia Mae, Fashion Jewellery for Extraordinary Women. £48, www.misiamae.com

man about town “Designers devote their heart and soul to their products and brands. Their work is incredibly intricate and passionate, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials and techniques. Yet they lack a single platform for their talent to be showcased and their stories to be heard. At the same time, the discerning man now demands more from brands. He does not care for a product per se; but values how that product nurtures his individuality - through the image it portrays, the relationships it creates, and the self-confidence it gives him. Jeya Narrative does not simply focus on a specific artefact or a quest for quality and sustainability; instead, we focus on fulfilling the discerning man’s expectations with a collection of curated products, experiences and editorial content that are to his image and help him on his journey to self-actualisation. www.jeyanarrative.com

bag it

walk this way

Perfect for both shopping and storage, this traditional style market basket is ethically sourced and handmade in Morocco from palm leaves, with two brown leather handles and a sweet wool tassel detail. Each basket also features a woollen woven stripe to the top. We think it’s just perfect for taking to the beach. £60, www.coxandcox.co.uk

These knee-high socks are extra-long with a cushion sole and are perfect to combine with wellies and boots for those summertime country walks. £20, www.heating-and-plumbing.com

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make it up These roomy make up bags are hand cut and include a blue zip and matching blue waterproof lining. £16, www.harrisandhall.com

stitch in time This luxurious navy leather travel organsier is printed with the world map and each country visited can be marked with a colourful cross! £70, www.maidinchinadesign.com

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

The Gold Standard in Care G

ina Lim, General Manager of Rectory Court in Blackheath - part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, trained as a nurse in 1973 and has over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. Gina discusses the key areas to consider when selecting short or long term residential, nursing or dementia care.

What should you look for when choosing a care home for a loved one?

‘Care’ is key - select an environment in which your loved one will be looked after by experienced, caring individuals. I recommend you visit a prospective home without an appointment to see what day-to-day life is really like and to find the exactly the right match for the person concerned.

We have three homes in and around south east London and Kent, each with specific strengths.

My home, Rectory Court offers luxury residential care, nearby Leah Lodge also in Blackheath, offers specialist dementia care and soon to open Emerson Grange in the village of Hextable will offer residential, nursing and dementia care in a newly created care village setting.

When is the ‘right’ time to consider care?

People need to think about care at different stages – ideally it is a consideration for the future but so often people face a crisis with a relative in hospital ready for discharge who is unable to return to their own home. As well as long term care, the Cinnamon Care Collection offers short stay or respite for convalescence - maybe after an operation or a fall or to give a carer an opportunity for a rest or to go on holiday. We can also offer specialist dementia friendly environments with themed spaces, such as art rooms, a retro kitchen and music areas to stimulate resident engagement and to aid reminiscence.

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How do you differ from competitors?

The Cinnamon Care Collection is an exclusive group of luxury care homes and retirement developments in beautiful locations throughout the UK. We like to think we offer something special that illustrates the difference between good care and great care. Our aim is to help older people live happier, healthier, more fulfilled lives and give peace of mind to their families who entrust us with their wellbeing. We are determined to be the difference, both in the expert 24-hour care we provide and the luxurious quality of our homes.

The Cinnamon Care Collection’s ethos is to shape care around the individual with every need catered for from favourite foods and activities, to group outings and tailored events.

For more information about the Cinnamon care Collection contact www.cinnamoncc.com

“I recommend you visit a prospective home without an appointment to see what day-today life is really like and to find the exactly the right match for the person concerned”

FOOD & DRINK – Bringing you updates on the local food and drink scene – i m a g e : BRAND E D

FOOD & DRINK

RESTAURANT REVIEW

BRANDED, 51 High Street, Beckenham

Overview “A perfect lunch spot, with great quality produce”

This month, Food editor Regan Anderton has visited Branded to give you her view on their menu. Other local restaurant reviews, recipes and dinner party game ideas can be found at www.whatiatelastnight.com

Ambiance

Drink

We visited on a sunny Friday lunch time, so took advantage of the new seating area outside. Inside, the restaurant is a meat and wine lovers dream, with open kitchens and the smell of steaks cooking’, and a wall of great looking red wines.

Not only is there a great wine list, but Branded also offer cocktails. I opted for a glass of New Zealand Marlborough sauvignon which complemented the seabass, and was served from a very cute little carafe, in to good large wine glasses.

Branded, 51 High St, Beckenham BR3 1AW. 020 8658 5757. www.brandedsteaks.co.uk

Service Service was great - a friendly, welcoming waiter took care of us and kept returning to top up our water and check we were OK. He also helped advise on the menu, and told us about their plans for expansion in to the newly purchased shop next door.

Food Although known for their steaks, we were tempted by the set lunch menu which had a surprising number of fish options, and was a bargain at just £12.95 for two courses, or £14.95 for three. To start, I had the crispy duck salad - duck breast served with mixed salad leaves, pomegranate, tomato, and a sweet and salty oriental dressing.

Flavours were well balanced, and the duck was incredibly tender and cooked perfectly. For main, I opted for the sea bass fillet served on a bed of wilted spinach with panfried baby new potatoes, capers, and a lemon sauce. Again, all was well cooked with good flavour, and very fresh fish.

We also had food envy of other diners as we saw an amazing looking burger being served - we’ll definitely be back to try that, and a steak with a good glass of red one evening!

94 JUNE 2018

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Thinking of taking someone special somewhere special?

The Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant in Petts Wood has all the answers, established since 1984 this restaurant offers traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist, all set in a vibrant friendly environment fully air conditioned for your comfort.

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hef Tarek Aziz has been with Rajdoot for over 15 years and has a world of experience in satisfying customer taste buds using fresh local produce where possible.

If your bored of your usual dish why not come down to the rajdoot and order the Rajdoot Surprise, which is Moyn’s specially selected Meal and just wait to be happily surprised, which will leave you coming back for more.

Call us on 01689 871104 or visit us at rajdoot-pettswood.co.uk

“Very nice food as always, chicken pakoras are amazing!!” – Michael.

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“The food is excellent especially the chicken tikka lovely and juicy the flavours in the food are outstanding top Indian around”. – Alan.

96 JUNE 2018

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To celebrate our second year in business we will be offering 20% off your total bill on Sunday Evenings, All day Tuesdays and all day Wednesdays for the month of June� (Excludes Set Lunch Menu).

At Joy Kitchen we serve fresh tantalizing Southeast Asian dishes from Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand

Details of our fabulous dishes can be found at www.joykitchen.co.uk

Wok-fry noodles, soups, curries and many things that will make you feel the warmth of Southeast Asia. Whether you are looking to feed a crowd or whip up a quick meal, our meals never disappoint.

All of our Southeast Asian dishes are made in our modern scratch kitchen, with only the finest ingredients, for tastes both unexpecting and comforting.

We also stock a full selection of spirits, Asian Beers, cocktails and an unparalleled wine list.

318 High Street, Orpington. BR6 0NG

01689 829341 www.joykitchen.co.uk

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