Life Magazines (Kent editions) October 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 Kathy Manning, Andree Georgiou ••••• Directors Rory Smith, Patrick Smith

CONTENTS OUT & ABOUT

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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LUXURY KITCHEN GUIDE

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HOUSE & GARDEN

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FOOD & DRINK

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

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21 October

Haven - Open Garden for NGS Award winning 300ft garden, designed in the Glade style, similar to Forest gardening but more open and with use of exotic and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials, with wildlife in mind, densely planted in a natural style.

Haven, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 4BZ

9 NOVEMBER & 7 DECEMBER

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Two fabulous taster days for boys interested in combining performing arts with a fine academic education.

Classes with Tring Park boys, master classes and meet teachers. Entry free.

Friday 9 November: Acting, Musical Theatre & Commercial Music (age 1116). Friday 7 December: Dance (age 10-16). Apply online: www.tringpark.com/applying

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13 & 14 October

National Apple Festival Apples galore during this weekend celebrating over 2200 different varieties! Discover something new.

Guided tours of the orchards, horticultural talks, apple pressing demonstrations and a programme of cooking demonstrations.

Brogdale Collections Brogdale Farm Brogdale Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XZ

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OUT & ABOUT 14 OCTOBER

KC Weddings - St Augustine’s Priory There will be many local wedding specialists exhibiting. They will be available to discuss your big day with you and can offer advice and many will have on the day promotions. With your free entry, you will get a goody bag, along with a chance to win a prize from our free draw.

Priory Road, Bilsington, Kent TN25 7AU

13 & 14 October

Wellbeing Fair Our wonderful exhibitors and visitors have made this Wellbeing Fair so popular that we’ve expanded it into a two day event this time! Open 10am to 4pm each day. Heartlifting products and gifts to inspire love, joy & happiness for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Psychic readings to connect with loved ones, guides and angels.

Wellbeing treatments for your mind, body and soul.

The Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse near Westerham, Kent TN16 2EU

11 October

Music Quiz at CHURCHILL THEATRE BROMLEY Sounds Familiar Music Quiz, the biggest and best music quiz in the UK will come to Churchill Theatre Bromley on Thursday 11 October 2018 at 7.45pm (Doors at 6.45pm), providing the perfect opportunity for a work night our or early Christmas party. The quiz will take place in The Lounge, a newly refurbished vibrant and venue space in the Churchill Theatre. With over 100 tracks across 8 rounds, Sounds Familiar is as far from a pub quiz as you can possibly get.

Everyone in the team is included and you don’t need to know the answers to have a good time. Crowds can expect to hear anything from Wham! To Weller, Katy Perry to Tom Petty, Tina Turner to Tinie Tempah and Bruno to Bowie. www.churchilltheatre.co.uk

13 & 20 OCTOBER

Tonbridge Market & Bootfair The biggest fruit and veg stall in Kent, plus pet food, household, plant and flower stall, hot food, luggage, fishing tackle and many more. Parking and entry is free and the fair runs 7am-2pm. If you want to exhibit, cars are £10 and vans are £20, for more information call or text Simon on 07756169178.

Tonbridge Market, Angel Lane, Kent TN91SF

“Come and see our beautiful castle set for a wedding ceremony”

28 OCTOBER

Wedding Open Day at Whitstable Castle Come and see our beautiful castle set for a wedding ceremony, tour our unique reception rooms, landscaped gardens and roof terrace. Meet our wedding team and a selection of recommended local suppliers. 11am - 3pm. Free parking, entry and goody bag!

Whitstable Castle & Gardens, Kent CT5 2BW 1 0 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

19-21 October

8th Real ale/cider festival & diesel gala A great day out if you are into your beer and cider! A full running and ale lists is available from www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5QY

21 October

Chislehurst Farmers Market Open to the public between 10am and 2pm. Produce includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, chocolates, bread, meat, cheese, preserves and sauces and more.

Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5AB

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HALLOWEEN FUN 20-28 OCTOBER

Halloween Spooktacular A spooky week of pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy dress competitions.

Come along and trick or treat in our historic houses. There will also be a variety of shows in our Big Top, all included within the admission price.

Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3AU

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23 OCTOBER

Pumpkin Half Term Fun Children will choose and harvest their own organic pumpkin from our vegetable garden, carve it, then bake delicious cheese scones to enjoy with pumpkin soup.

Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AR

27 OCTOBER

Christmas Fair A wonderful Christmas Fair in an idyllic village. Includes crafts, charity stalls, stocking fillers, cards and small gifts. Smarden WI will sell their fantastic selection of jams, jellies and chutneys and serve tea, coffee, cakes and savouries. 10am-2.30pm.

Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8NF

“Pre-loved delights – handmade clothes, toys, books, buggies & lots more”

3 NOVEMBER

Faversham Artisan Crafts Vintage & Gift Fair Head to the Alexander Centre and spend some time browsing the stalls for vintage treasures and Christmas gifts. Open from 9.30am until 3pm, free entry.

The Alexander Centre, 15 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8NZ

24 OCTOBER

The Spooky Magic Show Join Magic Mr Steve and his faithful friend Rufus the dog as they discover the magical mysteries in a haunted attic. With magic tricks and special effects .

Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA

26-28 OCTOBER, 31 OCTOBER

Halloween at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway After dark express trains plus themed food and activities.

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway New Romney Station New Romney, Kent TN28 8PL 1 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

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Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Market Browse stalls for family orientated craft/business stalls and pre-loved sellers. Lots of pre-loved delights – handmade clothes, toys, books, buggies & lots more. As well as tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes and snacks for sale in the Cheeki Cafe. £1 entry, children free. Free goody bags too.

10.30am-12pm.

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent ME13 7BQ

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Freehand Machine Embroidery Workshop - Autumn Leaves Each workshop is centred around bringing out your unique creative language and expanding on your existing skills, from beginner to more advanced sewer.

The environment is creative and fun but most importantly, encouraging and nurturing. All of the equipment and materials are provided. 10am - 4pm, £59.

Sands Hotel, 16 Marine Drive, Margate, Kent CT9 1DH

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The Churchill Theatre fills with festive cheer this December The lead up to Christmas and the holiday period is full of excitement and joy at the Churchill Theatre.

This year’s pantomime is the sparkling Cinderella, which opens on 1st December with performances throughout the month, providing the whole family with the perfect fairy tale Christmas treat. The cast is led by Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph in the magical role of Fairy Godmother.

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longside the pantomime, the theatre also features a family Christmas show in The Studio for children aged 2 and over. This year’s show is the heartwarming The Owl and The Pussycat (Sat 8 – Fri 21 December) in which the two, fluffy animal friends reminisce over the travels of their youth, whilst preparing for Christmas.

Back on the main stage, last year’s sell-out Christmas Sing-along (Mon 17 & Tue 18 December) returns with conductor Georg Tormann 1 4 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

at the helm, leading the 100 strong choir and live band through Christmas hits including All I Want For Christmas Is You, The 12 Days of Christmas, Frosty The Snowman, Merry Christmas Everyone and many more festive favourites. Another returner is the That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show (Mon 3 December), celebrating the yuletide with everyone’s favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s. A new addition to the December line-up is An Evening With Eric & Ern at Christmas (Mon 10 December) starring Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel.

This homage to the much loved Morecambe & Wise routines guarantees lashings of Christmas cheer.

“As always, little ones are well looked after with top quality family entertainment into the new year”

The spring season is also packed with shows that would make the perfect gift for loved ones.

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet returns in January with both The Sleeping Beauty (Wed 2 & Thu 3 January) and The Nutcracker (Fri 4 & Sat 5 January). You can also escape the winter blues with Club Tropicana the Musical (Thu 24 January – Sat 2 February) featuring some of the most iconic pop anthems of the 80s. Starring Joe McElderry and Neil McDermott, we are lucky enough to host the world premiere here in Bromley before the show heads on a nationwide tour.

As always, little ones are well looked after with top quality family entertainment into the new year, including household names Elmer The Elephant (Thu 17 – Sat 19 January), Horrible Histories (Wed 6 – Sun 10 February), Zog (Fri 22 – Sun 24 March), Bing Live! (Sat 13 & Sun 14 April) and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom (Sat 11 & Sun 12 May).

To book your tickets for Christmas at the Churchill (and beyond!) visit churchilltheatre.co.uk.

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For the first time at The Churchill Theatre,

FOLLIES

a Theatrical Reunion to beat all others!

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ollowing their highly successful production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world famous musical CATS earlier this year, WWOS will be returning to The Churchill Theatre Bromley later this month with a revival of one of Stephen Sondheim’s most famous musicals FOLLIES. WWOS are The Churchill Theatres’ resident Theatre Company and have been performing shows at Bromley’s prestigious professional Theatre for over 40 years since its opening in 1977. In that time have built up an excellent reputation for performing both classic musical such as, My Fair Lady, Fiddler On The Roof and Me And My Girl, as well as more modern works including Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde. And the outrageous Priscilla Queen Of The Desert As well as their Churchill Productions, WWOS have a travelling Old Time Music Hall troupe touring the south east of England performing their infamous show Strictly Music Hall and raising money for various charities as they go. Over the past 20 years they have raised over £100,000 for Charities.

In Follies, the time is 1971. At a reunion hosted in a crumbling theatre, a parade of ex-showgirls take to the stage one last time, accompanied by the ghosts of their former selves.

This sets the stage for a parade of brilliant ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s pastiche numbers featuring some of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs including “Broadway Baby”, “I’m Still Here”, “Too Many Mornings”, “Could I Leave You?”, “Beautiful Girls” and “Losing My Mind”, to name a few.

Amid the reminiscing, two couples, Buddy and Sally plus Benjamin and Phyllis, confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future.

Sally and Phyllis were showgirls in the Follies

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when they met Ben and Buddy. Both couples are deeply unhappy with their marriages. Buddy, a traveling salesman, is having an affair with a girl on the road; Sally is still as much in love with Ben as she was years ago; and Ben is so self-absorbed that Phyllis feels emotionally abandoned.

Add to this a company of over 50 performers, a full professional orchestra, sumptuous costumes and breathtaking sets and you have, what promises to be a wonderful revival.

Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heartwrenching and epic in scope, Follies is a powerful and dramatic musical that you simply can’t miss.

Follies will play at The Churchill Theatre from 30th October to 3rd November nightly at 7:30 pm with 2:30pm matinees on the Thursday & Saturday.

For details on how to book, see poster on the opposite page. www.churchlltheatre.co.uk All images are from WWOS previous production, Cats (2018)

In Follies, the time is 1971. At a reunion hosted in a crumbling theatre, a parade of exshowgirls take to the stage one last time, accompanied by the ghosts of their former selves.

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GREGG WALLACE: DOESN’T GET TOUGHER THAN THIS UK Tour 2018

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he star of BBC’s MasterChef, Inside The Factory and Eat Well For Less takes to the stage for this brand new live show mixing hilarious behind the scenes tales with demonstrations and audience fun and games.

Join Gregg as he answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, shares classic anecdotes and dishes up a sumptuous serving of MasterChef ’s juiciest bits. Complete with a Q&A, this really is a must-see event for any foodie and Gregg fan!

Gregg Alan Wallace (born 17 October 1964) is a writer, media personality and former greengrocer.

He is probably best known for co-presenting MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC 2 and BBC 1.

Gregg was born in Peckham, South East London, where he first watched Millwall and remains a Millwall supporter to this day.

He began his career in Covent Garden Fruit and Veg Market. In 1989 he started George Allan’s Greengrocers, a company that built up to an eventual turnover of £7.5 million.

Based on his business success, he was invited to co-present Veg Talk on BBC Radio 4 with Charlie Hicks. He was the original presenter of Saturday Kitchen in 2002. Other TV projects include: Eat Well for Less, Inside the Factory, Turn back Time, Harvest, Supermarket Secrets and Who Do You Think You Are? Gregg’s autobiography, Life on a Plate was published in 2012 by Orion Books.

He has 2 children, Tom and Libby who he has bought up on his own. And he has also gained 2 rugby union coaching badges.

He now lives on the Kent coast with his wife Anne-Marie.

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Why is it important to make a Lasting Power of Attorney ?

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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. There are two forms of LPAs, one to deal with property & financial affairs and one dealing with health & welfare.

This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions.

If a person lacks mental capacity they cannot create an LPA. In these situations, a relative, friend or professional can apply to become their Deputy. A Deputy is a person who is authorised by the Court of Protection to make decisions on a person’s behalf.

The Pitfalls of Deputyship The process of making an application to be appointed as a person’s Deputy is somewhat time consuming and laborious.

It involves submitting a detailed application to the Court of Protection. It is also necessary for a mental capacity assessment to be carried out of the person lacking capacity.

It can take in the region of 4 to 6 months to obtain the Court Order, provided that it is granted, as opposed to 3 months to have an LPA registered. There have been cases where the Court will not agree to appoint the applicant as the Deputy because of a conflict of interest or safeguarding issues.

Furthermore, Deputies must act within the powers afforded to them by the Court of Protection. Most Order’s typically include the power to manage a person’s money, pay bills or make reasonable gifts (that the person would have made), and make investments, if appropriate. However, you may need to make further applications to the Court for further powers, such as asking the Court’s permission to sell the person’s home. An LPA would, however, provide these powers and ensure that an application to the Court of Protection was not necessary.

The costs associated with a Deputyship application and ongoing Deputyship Order are greater than if the person had made an LPA whilst they had mental capacity.

For a Deputyship application a person will have to incur amongst other things, solicitors costs, costs for completing a mental capacity assessment, Court Application fees for each application they make to the Court and the costs of an insurance

bond (which must be purchased to cover the person’s assets should the Deputy act fraudulently).

In the majority of cases, it is far more cost effective to have an LPA than being subject to the costs of Deputyship.

Consideration In summary, all of us, at some point in our lives should prepare an LPA. Therefore, should the unfortunate happen and we lose our mental capacity, we have the safety in knowing that we have already legally appointed the people we want to be our attorneys.

This is instead of leaving our relatives or friends to face the complications of a Deputyship application and ongoing dialogue with the Court of Protection.

Our specialist solicitors are able to guide you through the process of preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Judge & Priestley has the largest and most experienced Private Client team in the Chislehurst area, who can assist with all related matters including: • Probate administration • Will drafting • Estate and inheritance planning • Contested wills and probate • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Planning for nursing home and care fees • Deputyships • Mental capacity and Court of Protection issues www.judge-priestley.co.uk

“All of us, at some point in our lives should prepare a LPA. Therefore, should the unfortunate happen and we lose our mental capacity, we have the safety in knowing that we have already legally appointed the people we want to be our attorneys and not left those people in having to face the complications of a Deputyship application and ongoing dialogue with the Court of Protection”

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Why Search Engine Optimisation and Digital Marketing are the best investments you will make for your business.

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verybody knows that the quickest and easiest way to search for products and services is by searching online. 75% of online searches are done using Google, and consumers rarely look past the first page of results on Google, so only the top 10 search results get customers.

You are probably asking yourself, “what does this mean to my business?”. Very simply you are losing out on new customers and sales if you don’t appear on the first page of Google’s search results when customers are searching for a business or product like yours. If you want to grow your business you must respect, and take advantage of, the power of digital marketing.

Website design and development: Bespoke hand coded websites with prices depending on your budget and requirements.

Search Engine Optimisation: SEO gets your business’ websites ranked in the top results on Google for your service and product. This will generate inbound leads and sales for your business.

Backlink Building: We will build powerful relevant backlinks to boost your business on to page one of Google’s search results Google Ads: These are the paid listings on Google, where you pay a fixed amount every time a customer clicks an add which takes them to your website.

Website and Digital Marketing Audits: Starting from £200. Audits give the client a comprehensive breakdown of what is needed to drive customers to their website and what upgrades are needed to convert views to sales.

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“SEO gets your business’ websites ranked in the top results on Google for your service and product”

Keyword research: We will find the search terms that will make you the most money for the lowest cost, and will easily put you on to Google’s first page for those search terms Content Writing: Good content is key for the website to rank highly on Google and to convert visitors to sales. We will write search engine optimised content for both your website, and to put on to other highly trusted websites, to advertise your business Video Services: This form of content converts well as many people prefer to watch videos rather than read information nowadays, so videos help converts sales.

New Creation are a market leading digital agency based in London and Kent. We have over 50 years combined experience and also have our fingers on the pulse for all up to date methods of digital marketing, guaranteeing your business will be ranked number 1 in your industry.

New Creation work with all types of companies ranging from local tradespeople, to international financial institutions.

Why not contact us to see how we can help your business to make more money?

Email - support@newcreationseo.com.

Telephone - Sam 07525 458 416, James 07724 516 141

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– Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i m a g e : HISTORI C ROYAL PALAC E S

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Emerson Park

Celebrates VIP Opening of Luxury Retirement Village & Care Home

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he new Retirement Village & Care Home, Emerson Park in Hextable, part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, welcomed over 100 VIPs at its official opening. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council, Councillor Pat Bosley and Reverend Johnny Douglas.

Guests enjoyed a celebratory atmosphere as they toured the bespoke facilities for the 47 luxurious retirement apartments - including a club room, bar, exercise studio, cinema and hair salon. VIPs also visited the on-site luxury care home which provides state-of-the-art facilities in homely surroundings offering exemplary standards of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care and support.

Paul Hart, General Manager of Emerson Park, said, “We are delighted to welcome the

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VIP guests here for our official opening. There is such a need for high end, luxury retirement living throughout the UK, highlighted by the fact that we have already sold over 40% of our retirement apartments. Residents are purchasing properties for all sorts of reasons, from couples looking to downsize and perhaps free up finances to enjoy hobbies and travel to single people, widowers and widows who are keen to benefit from the extensive range of activities and support provided by our dedicated on-site staff.”

“Our care home, Emerson Grange, has been designed and built to the very highest standards.

Every aspect of the new care home has been planned with the people Cinnamon care for in mind – whether it is the personalisation of care plans, the careful selection of room décor, mealtimes, hobbies or personal routines.”

Reverend Johnny Douglas from St Peter’s Church, Hextable, who took part in the ribbon

“Our care home, Emerson Grange, has been designed and built to the very highest standards.

Every aspect of the new care home has been planned with the people Cinnamon care for in mind”

cutting ceremony told the guests, “with the growing ageing demographic and increasing demand for quality elderly care, Emerson Park is just what Hextable and the wider area requires. It is lovely to be here to welcome them to the local community.”

When asked what makes Emerson Park different to other care and retirement living developments Paul was quick to reply, “It would be easy to say the wonderful apartments, facilities and finish of the care home. However, I believe it is the team here at Emerson who will really make the difference. We have recruited a truly extraordinary team of outstanding staff to provide care and support to all our residents. Such outstanding staff will make Emerson Park a warm, vibrant, lively environment for our residents to live and for our staff to work.”

For further information on Emerson Park please call 01322 515415 or visit www.cinnamoncc.com/emersonpark

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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BEAUTY & FASHION HAPPY HOUR Colourful and vintage inspired, this Pink Toucan Zip Wallet Purse

by Yvonne Ellen is perfect for storing money and small treasures.

The purse features a toucan among flowers illustration, gold zip with signature bee on pull tab and three turquoise card pockets on the inside of the wallet. A brilliant gift idea, the eye-catching zip purse is an ideal accessory for everyday use as well as nights out. www.hurnandhurn.com

“The perfect way to add a splash of colour to your outfit”

PRETTY AS A PEACOCK Featuring a colourful illustrative print of a regal peacock this scarf is 100% cotton and features a cotton lace trim. The perfect way to add a splash of colour to your outfit this pretty scarf is designed so that the wing span wraps around you, encasing you in a collection of colourful feathers. Dimensions: 180 x 50cm. www.historicroyalpalaces.com

KEEP IT SIMPLE

MAKE A STATEMENT Make a statement with this striking, multicoloured triplet opal five stone ring in 9ct yellow gold with diamond accents. As the birthstone for October, opal jewellery makes a gorgeous gift for those with a birthday on this month. www.gemondo.com 2 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

This simple and beautiful leather glasses case is the perfect accessory, your sunnies will thank you! It has a very structured shape, so your glasses will remain protected no matter where the case ends up. www.scaramangashop.co.uk

WARM FOR WINTER We just love these Alpaca fur trim gloves in nutmeg colour, with opening at wrist and mother of pearl button detail. Understated and elegant, the Samantha Holmes collection is made from luxuriously soft natural fibres. www.annabeljames.co.uk

classic meets daring So, you want your Gaultier watch to have the classic style of the fashion house. But, at the same time, you’d like something a little more daring than ‘classic style’.

Well, we have the perfect watch for you, and it’s called the Jean Paul Gaultier Enfants Terribles 8501122 in black and rose gold.

This watch gives you the nautical stripes that Jean Paul Gaultier is famous for. But, in a modern twist, they are delivered in black and rose gold across the dial. www.menkind.co.uk

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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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Featured in the Daily Mail and Tatler Magazine Clinics in Bromley and Harley Street

‘Winner Best Aesthetic & Dermatology Clinic 2018’

Founded and headed up by Aesthetic and Dermatology RGN Emma Coleman, Inner-Soul offers bespoke non-surgical treatments and skincare solutions to help clients look and feel their best Treatments for women and men: • Wrinkle Smoothing • Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty • Full Face Rejuvenation • Leg Vein Treatment • Dermatology and more

“I highly recommend Inner-Soul! I am a model and Emma spent ages with me making sure I was happy and within budget.

Absolutely love the results” – ST Arrange your free consultation: 01689 855065 www.inner-soul.co.uk/contact-us • info@inner-soul.co.uk

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

AUTUMN WORKOUTS: ACTIVEWEAR COLLECTIONS 2

selects the new season’s most stylish sportswear.

Katie Wright

The Upside Another Aussie import, The Upside has just launched on UK sportswear site Fashercise. The brand is known for it’s bold prints, which this season include bright paintbrush splodges, colourful camo and cute little bows.

The Upside Logo Muscle Tank, £65, Fashercise

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Lorna Jane Yoga and Pilates devotees will love the coordinating sports bra and leggings combos from Lorna Jane, which this season include trendy animal and camo prints, plus soft longsleeved tops to match.

Jungle Warrior Sports Bra, £47; Jungle Warrior Core 7/8 Tights, £69; Adapt L/ Slv Top, £49

Adidas Adidas has teamed up once again with fitness festival Wanderlust, for a collection inspired by nature and made with recycled materials. That means block colour leggings and bras in forest green and maroon, loose-fit tees and super-soft fabrics.

X Wanderlust Onesie, £64.95; Adidas X Wanderlust Cropped Tee, £34.95

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ometimes called the ‘second new year’, September is a time for getting back to healthy habits after summer’s indulgences.

If for you that includes hauling your lazy bum back to yoga classes, or setting your alarm that bit earlier to get a run in before work, some new sportswear may be just the motivation you need to actually make it to Monday night vinyasa flow, or not hit the snooze button (for the fifth time in a row). And now is the perfect time to shop for new gear - because the autumn/winter collections are in and there’s some really cool kit to choose from. Whether you’re looking for stretchy leggings and bra tops for studio workouts, or lightweight layers for outdoor sessions, here’s our pick of the best new fitness fashion drops...

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5 4 Point Zero Zero One If you operate a strict monochrome only gym kit policy, you’ll love new brand Point Zero Zero One and it’s largely black autumn offering for men and women. These designs are anything but boring though, with mesh and print detailing adding interest to the high-tech fabrics.

Women’s Oversized Vest, £40; Functional Leggings, £75

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Kitchen Trends

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s the sun slowly sets on the year 2018, why not celebrate the dawn of the new year with a brand new kitchen? 2019 is destined to be an exciting year for kitchen design, boasting a host of dynamic trends that will propel your freshly-designed room into the 21st Century. Whether you’re spoilt for space or have a compact cooking area, the year’s trends are abundant in choice and style to suit every homeowner. Take a look at our top predictions for kitchen trends in 2019 to inspire and innovate your new kitchen design:

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your kitchen space, look no further - knock-out, extraordinary sinks are one of 2019’s hottest trends and could be the missing piece in your kitchen design. A resurgence in apron sinks is set to dominate the market, made commonly from white porcelain or fireclay but seen more and more in eye-catching copper. Apron sinks are a great combination of form and function, with a hefty, durable interior, lots of washing-up space, and often stunning, decorative fronts that lend plenty of beauty and style to your space. Gold sinks are also growing in popularity, as are earthy materials such as marble and cement, which look especially dazzling mixed with warm timbers and cabinets painted in moody hues. For a real talking point, consider

“Demand is increasing for kitchen furniture painted in black, and is set to overtake grey in the new year.”

such as taps and knobs, in 2019 copper will be found across the room’s largest appliances, from ovens to extractor hoods to fridge freezers. Boasting the title of ‘Metal of the Moment’ for some time now, it will continue well into 2019 to be used by homeowners to add warmth and interest to any style of kitchen, from modern to traditional and everything in between.

Snug dining 2019 is set to combat discreet kitchen diners with a flourishing trend for cosy banquet dining nooks and corners. This homely, delightful setup will skyrocket in popularity next year and it’s no surprise why. Not only do these dining spaces exude casual, contemporary charm, they’re also a brilliant use of the kitchen area, allowing for flexible seating and extra breathing space in your room’s layout. After all, a kitchen should be as much about eating and socialising as it is about cooking.

coloured ceramic sinks, which come in all shapes, sizes and shades, and might just be exactly the pop of colour needed to reinvigorate your room.

Smooth concrete For many, concrete might seem like an unusual choice for a kitchen, but given the right setting, its rustic, textured look can set just the right tone, particularly for those looking to create an industrial design. In its exposed, uncovered state, concrete has a bold, hard-hitting quality. Incredibly versatile, it can be cast into shapes and slabs, or poured, smoothed and polished, making it suitable for floors, worktops and even kitchen cabinetry. In addition, concrete is a resilient and durable surface too, and has longevity similar to natural stone or wood. As the trend for industrial design continues to dominate the market long into next year, why not consider concrete for your room to create a bold, striking look.

Black is back Demand is increasing for kitchen furniture painted in black, and is set to overtake grey in the new year. Climbing its way back from its heyday in the eighties, black offers a sharp contrast to kitchens devoid of colour and also adds an elegance to a space that no other shade can. Combined with the warmth of walnut, tones of oak and gold or bronze finishes, black might just be the melodramatic trend of 2019 you need to uniquely update the hub of your home.

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THE DETAILS Stoneham Kitchens, Powerscroft Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5DZ. www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk

Next year, prepare to witness a new wave of innovation in kitchen technology. Quickly becoming common place in the home, 2019 will welcome modern, luxurious must-haves, such as all-in-one gas and induction hobs, as well as sleek, hidden extractor fans. Cooking will become even easier, with hob units available made from both gas burners and induction heat, creating the perfect balance of capabilities that are ideal for chefs with limited time. For built-in extractor fans, glass perimeters are set to take over in customer demand, creating a sleek, minimalist look that’s barely there and appearing camouflaged into the kitchen’s bulkhead. For added ease, fan likes these are illuminated by LED lighting when in use, can be matte painted to the shade of any ceiling and are controlled remotely with an electronic device.

Metal shelving Open, exposed shelving has been a growing trend for a few years now, with timber shelves leading the way, however for 2019 metal shelving is likely to surge ahead, with the trend promising to deliver attitude, style and flexibility to any contemporary kitchen. Perfect for organising your room and displaying your favourite culinary items, metal shelving, with its reflective qualities, also helps to bounce light around the room to create a larger looking space.

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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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encraft have been designing and manufacturing kitchens and furniture in Kent since 1980.

We have our own workshop based on Chart Farm just outside Sevenoaks. Here our awardwinning kitchens and furniture are handmade to your exact specifications by a team of experienced craftsmen, many of whom have been working with us for tens of years.

Our cabinet makers use a blend of traditional woodworking methods alongside key pieces of modern machinery. We believe this allows us to harness the very best of both worlds, resulting in a quality product that offers customer satisfaction for years to come.

One of the many benefits of having our own workshop is that every kitchen is individually made for each client. This gives us the flexibility to use the methods and materials which we believe are best for their project, resulting in a kitchen that not only looks beautiful, but one that works perfectly too.

This attention to detail, coupled with our desire

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“Our cabinet makers use a blend of traditional woodworking methods alongside key pieces of modern machinery”

to make every piece of furniture to the absolute highest quality, is the reason we believe so many of our customers return to us and recommend us time and time again.

To truly appreciate what we do, we recommend you visit one of our showrooms.

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

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When it comes to genuine luxury, it’s all about the detail words: Gwen Lardner

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AJC is one of Poland’s leading producers of made-to-measure kitchens and dressing rooms. Our units and wardrobe systems are of the highest quality, made by experienced craftsmen to ensure a perfect finish.

For over 20 years, ZAJC has been a specialist furniture manufacturer. The business started in a small workshop and quickly gained recognition - not only on the domestic market in Poland, but also in the UK, Sweden and France. Today there are three generations of owners in the company.

ZAJC’s portfolio allows you to create different furniture configurations to cater to your individual needs. The units can be customised in a colour or finish of your choice with a wide array of complementary hardware and fittings.

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“ZAJC’s portfolio allows you to create different furniture configurations to cater to your individual needs”

As well as our kitchen and wardrobe designs, ZAJC can also take orders for the manufacturing of bespoke furniture solutions.

Contact us: 0 208 150 66 77 e: kitchens@studio212.eu visit: www.zajc.pl/en

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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.

“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”

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 5 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

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of se v enoaks 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 Follow us on FB Grants Of Sevenoaks 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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Bring natural beauty into your kitchen with the Aragon Maestro design from Schmidt framed panelled doors with a simple, fuss-free effect that captures the natural organic look perfectly.

Storage is carefully thought out with mid-height base units housing your choice of built-in ovens, coffee machine and warming drawer while a central island unit can be customised with cupboards and a sink for food prep. The slim-line Airstone laminate worktop complements the furniture, while the chunky Oxide Bronze ceramic worktop on the island unit adds a dramatic contrast to the minimalist laminate one, and creates a handy breakfast bar. The bar stools, Halona, are also available from Schmidt.

Every detail is carefully planned with a Schmidt kitchen, from the timeless handles to the stateof-the-art downdraft extractor, which is discreetly placed within the island unit next to the hob and rises up effortlessly at the touch of a button, keeping your kitchen free from cooking odours and steam.

To finish the look, Schmidt also offers a fantastic range of dining furniture, including this solid wood table (Dehli) and Halona chairs.

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

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s autumn/winter approaches and the entertaining season begins, now is the perfect time to start planning your dream kitchen. With so many designs, finishes and styles to choose from, Schmidt has something for everyone, including classic and contemporary cabinetry, all with the very latest high-tech appliances, feature lighting, furniture and on-trend worktop solutions.

Part of the Collection Designer Line, the Aragon Maestro range, shown here in solid Pastel Oak with a gold patine, is elegant and refined with textural appeal thanks to the painted or sanded finish, which brings the wood’s natural grain to life. Blurring the boundaries between modern and traditional styling, this kitchen is ideal for a laid-back, casual feel suitable for modern living and open-plan interiors.

Chunky and hardwearing, the cabinetry features

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“Every detail is carefully planned with a Schmidt kitchen, from the timeless handles to the state-of-the-art downdraft extractor, which is discreetly placed within the island unit next to the hob and rises up effortlessly at the touch of a button, keeping your kitchen free from cooking odours and steam”

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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!

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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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Incorporate interior design in your building project, says local architect If you are planning an extension or new build project, it pays to hire an architectural practice that has interior designers in-house. words: Gwen Lardner

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ombining the two disciplines in a more holistic approach ensures that the end result is both aesthetically pleasing and fully functional. All too often the interior design comes as an afterthought, by which time the build is complete and opportunities to personalise or make the most out of a space have been missed.

“A conventional architect will provide you with a perfectly good plan that ticks all the boxes, but I am a passionate believer in incorporating an interior design scheme right from the outset,” says Jolanta Cajzer of Studio 212 in Chislehurst. Rather than creating generic blank spaces, this allows for a uniquely personalised build, reflecting the taste and lifestyle of the client, she argues.

Jolanta and her husband Daniel are both fully qualified architects who have worked on highprofile design projects in the UK and Europe.

Jolanta is also a highly experienced interior designer, enabling her to oversee every element of a building project, from initial design concept, right through to the finishing touches.

Daniel and Jolanta are co-founders of Studio 212, which offers the full range of architectural services, with the added benefit of in-house expertise in relation to functional layout, lighting design, colour schemes and furniture.

Studio 212 operates across London and the South East, specialising in residential extensions, new builds and building conversions. The team pride themselves on aspirational and innovative architecture, enhanced by bespoke interiors and quality workmanship. The attention to detail is evident in an interior design they have recently completed in Farnborough Park, Orpington.

Mr & Mrs Ryan have undergone a complete renovation of their home. Though they were very happy with the architectural firm that prepared the design for the planning process, they felt that the large, undefined spaces needed to be customised to reflect their lifestyle.

“Before Studio 212 got involved, there was a danger that it would turn out like any other new

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build home built by developers,” says homeowner, John Ryan. “We needed help to elevate the design to be more special, more unique to us,” he explains.

Jolanta spent a lot of time getting to know the Ryans to really understand what they wanted from their dream home and how to make it a reality, making best use of the space available. A digital 3D model was created, enabling the couple to virtually ‘walk through’ the plan and explore the interior design options.

“Jolanta has an eye for detail and is extremely knowledgeable about her trade. She opened our eyes to new ideas and guided us through every stage, including finding the best tradespeople and sourcing high quality materials and customised furniture,” says John.

Although architecture and interior design are two distinct professions with different skill sets, Jolanta believes that architects should always try to imagine themselves as the end user in order to give a more personalised approach to functionality and the interior layout.

“I encourage clients to go for what they have always dreamed of, not to compromise on quality or be swayed by what everyone else has in their home.

They are always astonished with the outcome and they really appreciate my dedication to their vision,” she says.

The Ryans are thrilled with their new home and have now commissioned Studio 212 to re-design the outside space.

More information available at studio212.eu

“Jolanta has an eye for detail and is extremely knowledgeable about her trade”

Studio 212 is a cutting-edge collective of highly experienced architects and interior designers based in South East London.

We offer the full range of architectural services with the added benefit of in-house expertise in relation to space planning, lighting design, colour schemes, furniture and fittings.

Our integrated approach combines creativity and professionalism with pragmatism and seamless project management.

We design dynamic, inspiring spaces that are functional yet completely unique.

Studio 212 offers bespoke design solutions across all sectors, including residential, corporate and hospitality.

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Why Studio 212?

• We take the time to understand your objectives to ensure that our design solutions are tailored to your unique requirements.

• We create a digital 3D model so you can really understand our vision and be confident that all your needs are being met.

• Studio 212 has the knowledge and experience to ensure that we deliver on time and within budget, taking care of every detail, from the structure to each fixture and fitting.

• We work closely with engineers and contractors to fully integrate architectural and interior schemes into the build. This applies from the conceptual design, right through to project completion.

At Studio 212 we strive to exceed your expectations, not just meet them.

Studio 212 Ltd Chislehurst Business Centre 1 Bromley Ln, Chislehurst BR7 6LH 020 8150 6677 www.studio212.eu info@studio212.eu IG: @studio212_jolantacajzer

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Autumnal

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utumn is upon us and whether you are looking forward to sitting in front of the fire for the first time, dusting off your favourite jumper, enjoying the crunching of the fallen leaves whilst on a crisp morning walk, the autumn has something to get everyone inspired, especially within the home.

After a glorious summer like those of my childhood, when we were able to wear our linens without being too cold, we are now ready to embrace my favourite season of all…. autumn. Preparing a house for autumn can be great fun. It’s time to get the velvet cushions and wool throws, from the back of the cupboard and embrace their texture.

Smarten up your entertaining spaces by giving them a lick of paint and with the environment being at the forefront of our thoughts, Edward Bulmer’s eco-friendly natural paints, are a fantastic gilt free option. With their imminent launch of 18 new colours, which will bring their range to nearing 90 colours, there are more than enough for everyone to select their favourites. Azurite, Plain White, Cerullian Blue and Nicaragua are my favourites and their coverage is superb. Perhaps you are thinking of

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updating your dining area or guest bedroom, or even treating yourselves to a master bedroom makeover, the autumn is a great time to get inspired and think creatively about our homes.

One of the biggest changes that autumn brings, is that the light hours are getting shorter so it’s time to think about your lighting. Firstly, discover the variety of lighting, I ask my clients the following questions; do you have enough lights? at varying heights? for varied uses? can you wrap yourself in a faux fur throw and read the latest thriller whilst sitting in front of a roaring fire? The trick is to have a combination of different lighting, table lamps, spot lights, walls lights, pendant lights and standard lamps scattered throughout your spaces so that you can fulfil activities in the home comfortably during those darker months. Just by changing and replacing some lamp shades, can give a room a different feel.

Selecting a shade with a different texture, whether it’s a colourful tartan, luxurious silk, a beautifully woven linen or cotton or an old-fashioned card, there is a lampshade to suit every taste. Do keep in mind that electrical lighting is not the only way to bring more light into your homes, it is just the most obvious one. I am often putting large mirrors into my clients’ homes or sometimes a selection of smaller mirrors, opposite a window to allow the light to bounce and reflect back into the room. A log burner and or a hurricane vase with candle will also bring a glow of light and warmth to a room.

Julie Paul Interiors create beautifully designed yet functional spaces, which reflect those that live within.

To find out more please visit our website at www.juliepaulinteriors.com or contact Julie on julie@juliepaulinteriors.com, 07786 266790

“Just by changing and replacing some lamp shades, can give a room a different feel”

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Julie Paul Interiors Offers a flexible yet professional depth of experience and has delivered innovative design projects throughout the world. Completed projects range from family homes throughout the UK to “Pied à Terre’s” in London and Paris, country retreats, including shooting lodges on the Isle of Wight, ski chalets in Switzerland to an award-winning villa in the Seychelles.

Having spent the last 15 years establishing strong relationships with a variety of craftsman, Julie is able to source and deliver beautifully bespoke interiors for clients.

We are a multidiscipline practice that offers a variety of services; A full interior design solution for residential and commercial clients, UK and abroad.

Soft furnishings service. Incorporating made to measure curtains, blinds and upholstery.

A bespoke house dressing service for new and existing homes.

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Website: www.juliepaulinteriors.com Email: julie@juliepaulinteriors.com Telephone: 07786 266790

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BeoPlay P2 BeoPlay P2 is a personal Bluetooth speaker for the discerning listener - The first thing you’ll notice about the Beoplay P2 speaker is the design, and it looks quite nice. When you take the speaker out of the box, you may notice that it’s missing something most other Bluetooth speakers has – controls. In reality, the controls are hidden. The on/off button is located under the logo on the bottom of the speaker, while playback controls are shifted from physical buttons to gesture or voice controls. £149

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BeoPlay A9 BeoPlay A9 is designed and crafted like a beautiful piece of furniture – with a careful selection of materials and a great attention to detail. The days of wanting to hide your bulky black stereo are over. No matter where you choose to place the A9, on the floor or on an optional wall bracket, it is going to look beautiful. Base colour and Fabric cover are available in various colours. £1999

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BeoPlay E8 are Bang & Olufsen’s best selling premium wireless earphones. Designed to fit snugly and comfortably in your ear, E8 come in a genuine leather charging case so you can recharge them on the go. With up to 4 hours of playtime on one charge and an additional 8 hours from the charging case, you can easily take E8 with you all day – and with Transparency Mode, you can tune into your surroundings with one quick gesture. Available in Black, Charcoal Sand, Limited edition all Black, limited edition White & limited edition Racing Green. £269 6 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

BeoSound Edge is a minimalist speaker designed in collaboration between Michael Anastassiades and Bang & Olufsen. Beosound Edge is a new powerful wireless speaker for the home, completely changing how we live with sound.

The circular shape of Beosound Edge allows for two placement options. On the floor as a stunning centerpiece, amplifying and blending in with the colors of the furniture standing next to it, or placed on the wall as a true gravity-defying statement that divides spaces in the home. To deliver a rich sound experience at high volume, Beosound Edge debuts a ground-breaking acoustical technology named the Active Bass Port. £2900

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At Darlings of Chelsea you can choose from a combination of Harris Tweed fabrics, woven textiles and vintage-inspired aniline leathers to create your perfect blend. The Victoria (above) is a generously proportioned, curved sofa with deep buttoning and rolling arms finished with studded detail, an elegant feminine feel that would suit both traditional and contemporary settings. This luxurious sofa looks fresh, inviting and ideal for a neutral scheme. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

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Part of the Rose Manor collection from Australian brand Raine & Humble, this design features a rambling rose print in a rich indigo colour, accented with a soft pink, popular colour choices in kitchen decor at the moment. Paired with a simple ticking stripe for a simple modern look. www.morgan-wright.co.uk

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This stunning Peonies Wallpaper Mural by Behangfabriek is specially designed to add a touch of luxury to your home.If you dare to have something unique on your wall, this stunning mural will certainly give your home the wow factor! www.limelace.co.uk 7 0 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

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The Darcy radio is a dainty new portable analogue radio for the home. AM or FM with 20 preset stations, the Darcy comes in either Black and Silver or White and Gold. GPO updates one of its classic retro turntables.

The Chesterton is a three speed record player, with cassette deck, Bluetooth, CD player and FM radio. The new Chesterton will be available from December 2018. www.gporetro.com

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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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• 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

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London Road Furniture A new shop in an old location

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ormerly the Polhill Arms in Halstead for many years the building has been painstakingly restored by the family who own Farningham Oak - long established Kent quality furniture retailers who started their original cottage industry working from an old farm on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors.

“We used to let the customers wander all over our house - except for a couple of rooms and buy anything they wanted and take it away” said Peter one of the Directors - it gave us a great insight into how good furniture is constructed and taught us all about the correct proportions and style which are really important skills and cannot be learned overnight.

This helps us tremendously when customers ask our advice as mistakes can be time consuming and expensive for them. We strive to pass on all our accumulated knowledge to any new members of staff we employ to enhance your shopping experience. It’s always a real pleasure meeting new customers and old who continue to support us.

The restoration project took a long time with

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a very sympathetic and forensic approach being taken – however the results are there to be seen and building is now is a real pleasure to visit and to work in.

Situated on the A225 London Road - access is easy and parking is plentiful in the large car park adjacent to the shop.

The furniture and accessories are carefully selected with both modern and classic tastes catered for. High quality and very competitive pricing has always very important to us and good service comes naturally after over 40 years in the business.

We supply tables, chairs, cabinetry, sofas, bedroom furniture, interesting occasional pieces, custom built pieces and anything else we like the look of. We offer a professional delivery service and over the years have covered the whole of the UK including much shipping overseas.

Visit us! - You will you be very welcome (and not hassled!)

The London Road Furniture Company, London Rd, Halstead, Sevenoaks TN14 7AA; 01959 533433; www.londonroadfurniture.co.uk

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Is your Conservatory too cold in Winter and too hot in Summer?

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ith over 50 years combined experience in the conservatory business, the directors of iCon Roofs know a thing or two about temperature differences and how to solve the problems many people experience. They pride themselves on carrying out conservatory and building work to the highest standard with all work undertaken by fully trained staff, giving you total peace of mind. They also promise to give potential customers a free, no obligation quotation along with no-nonsense conservatory roofing and insulated ceiling advice.

An iCon replacement conservatory roof is solid, thermally efficient with an outstanding low “U Value”, delivering astonishing results, keeping conservatories much cooler in the summer and much, much warmer in the winter.

The standard polycarbonate or glass roof system found in almost all UK conservatories has virtually no insulating properties, even if roof blinds are installed. This means most of the sun’s heat is conducted in the summer, making the room unpleasantly hot for everyday use. Conversely, in the winter months, it can be impossible to keep most 7 6 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 8

conservatories warm, because the same lack of insulation allows most of the heat to quickly escape. iCon Roofs can either install a new highly insulated lightweight complete replacement roof or refurbish your existing that will reduce the level of heat conductance found in an unaltered roof, making it vastly more efficient in matching the temperatures found in the rest of your home.

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THE BED POST Your first choice for beds The Bed Post opened for business 31 years ago in April 1987 and has been successfully selling beds to the local area ever since.

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rom a modest showroom in Lee Green the business has steadily grown. The second showroom was opened in Sidcup, then came Petts Wood and in 1999 the 10,000 square foot flagship retail park showroom/ warehouse in Crayford and finally in 2007 another showroom was added to the chain in Dunton Green, near Sevenoaks.

As you can see the development over 31 years has happened steadily. This planned expansion has happened because The Bed Post’s don’t just supply beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture to both Contract and Retail customers all over the south east, it is because the professional Bed Post team really care about their customers. This growth has been achieved largely by way of personal recommendation from satisfied customers who have spread the word about the superb customer service and care.

The superb Bed Post attitude to customer care and attention to detail was also recognised by the London borough of Bexley 2007, who awarded The Bed Post the accolade of ‘Retailer of the year’ in recognition of these important qualities. In 2018 The Bed Post were finalists in the Bexley Business Awards.

The Directors at The Bed Post ensure exceptional value for money simply because they are constantly

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Head Office Store & Warehouse Tower Retail Park Crayford, Kent DA1 4LB Tel: 01322 525090 Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 17:30 Sun: 10:00 – 16:00 checking our prices against the large High street retailers and competitors on the internet. This is the reason that The Bed Post can offer a price promise, i.e. they simply match any other price quoted on any bed or mattress. The Bed Post also take pride in offering a delivery service cheaper than anyone else, its even free of charge in their van area.

The Bed Post’s after sales service has also been a major factor in their continued success, so if you have any problems once its been delivered they will always be there to provide customer support.

To add to the overall package The Bed Post offer an assembly service and a morning order from stock means an afternoon delivery and old mattress recycling service. With The Bed Post’s increased bulk buying power backed with price promise and interest free credit (written details on request) they are hard to beat.

If you want a wide range of quality beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture from an outstanding company who offer outstanding value, Personal and professional service combined with friendly expert advice you must visit one of the Bed Post showrooms. www.the-bedpost.co.uk

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ne of Beckenham’s finest dining venues Branded has now opened their doors in Sevenoaks. The original Branded Beckenham brought a dynamic new West End style to the suburbs… Offering a stylish quality modern menu, fabulous fine wine list, superb cocktails and attentive but friendly service. These elements have all been combined & replicated in their newest opening at Branded Sevenoaks.

Specialising in Steaks & Burgers, and boasting the ‘best in British Beef ’, from their butcher Donald Russell, who are award winning and supply under royal warrant to Buckingham palace. They have a varied and exciting menu using high quality produce offering fresh fish, pastas, chicken, salads and exciting & unique vegetarian combinations.

Both venues occupy an impressive central high street position and are accessible for a casual lunch or dinner as well as being suitable as a destination venue for a special celebration. A lively ambience with a chilled modern vibe makes for pleasant entertaining any day of the week and the ever-popular Sunday Roast is a must with family & friends...

Dine throughout the day on Sunday from a two course set menu at £17.95 or three courses for £19.95 ... Newly introduced is the ‘healthy eating’ set menu available Monday to Saturday- 12.00 to 18.30 at £12.95 two courses/ £14.95 three courses.

This gives credit to the current social trend for great food to promote good health and offers an extensive selection of seasonal specialities at an amazing value price making this the perfect opportunity to sample the Branded cuisine #beBranded #foodie #healthyeating.

Branded Sevenoaks: 63-65 High Street, Sevenoaks TN13 1JY. Branded Beckenham: 51 High Street, Beckenham BR3 1AW Tel – 020 8658 5757 www.brandedsteaks.co.uk.

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10 LONDON RESTAURANT FESTIVAL: YEARS OF

Celebrate London’s international restaurant scene with world’s top chefs

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The London Restaurant Festival (LRF) in partnership with American Express® has arrived for its 10th year.

Taking place throughout October, there is a starstudded line-up of some of the world’s top chefs and as ever LRF will take place in restaurants, welcoming over 50,000 people into over 400 restaurants across the capital.

Top: Ceviche Restaurant Right: Michel Roux Jnr. ; Far right: Pierre Koffman

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his year centres around the international nature of London’s restaurant industry with some of the most exciting chefs in the capital.

Each of the ‘Top Ten Cuisines’ are represented by some of the world’s best chefs, including Bill Granger, Michelin-starred husband and wife Dylan Jones and Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava from Bo.Lan in Bangkok who are teaming up with som saa, and one of the world’s most decorated female chefs Anne-Sophie Pic who holds seven Michelinstars and is hosting a dinner at La Dame De Pic. Galician Chef Javier Olleros is cooking alongside Nieves Barragan Mohacho at Sabor, whilst Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino from Lima’s Malabar will champion the food of the Amazon alongside Martin Morales at Peruvian restaurant, Ceviche.

LRF’s Tasting Menus, sees 20 menus exclusively created for the Festival, which this year features chef-hosted events for the first time including Ben Chapman at Kiln (recently voted the UK’s Best Restaurant in the 2018 National Restaurant Awards), Monica Galetti at Mere, and Adam Handling at The Frog. Alongside this, there is a unique pop-up; Hertzstück™ Dining Room, where guests are invited to explore the future of dining through a sensory, theatrical tasting menu.

A series of events celebrate Thailand’s culinary scene and the impact it has had in London.

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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Events • Conferences • Weddings • Parties and Funeral receptions The Manor, Thornet Wood Road, Bickley, Kent, BR1 2LW Reservations 020 3598 9900 themanoratbickley.co.uk

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Tasting Menus run throughout the month at the likes of Som Saa, Kiln and Greyhound Café, as well as a Gourmet Odyssey visiting three of London’s top Thai restaurants. There is also an opportunity to win a trip to Thailand, with Thai Airways International, Amazing Thailand and Hyatt hotels.

This year, the Ultimate Gastronomic Weekends include an overnight stay at one of two 5-star, London hotels (Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill and Andaz London Liverpool Street) and a series of chef-led events and dining experiences.

There are several brand new events for LRF 2018, including: Eat Art, fusing two of London’s great passions with an exclusive private view and dinner at the Saatchi Gallery; Eat Talk, delving into the minds of some of the industry’s best-known names including the legendary Pierre Koffmann, Andrew Wong and Michelin-starred husband and wife team James Knappett and Sandia Chang.

Celebrating the quintessentially British obsession, luxury tea brand Newby Teas has joined the festival with a series of LRF Tea Tasting Masterclasses plus exclusive Curator Tours of their prized Chitra Collection – the world’s largest private museum of historic teawares.

Restaurant-Hopping Tours, an LRF staple, sees diners discover some of London’s most exciting food neighbourhoods by enjoying five different restaurants in the area. From Chelsea’s charming Pavilion Road, to St James’s and Regent Street, and the newly revamped Battersea Power Station,

guests can enjoy a course at five restaurants within the neighbourhood, with drinks from the likes of Remy Martin, Zonin Prosecco, City of London Gin and paired wines selected by Chalié Richards wines. Devonshire Square has returned along with Estrella Galicia’s Tapas Tour, and a spin around St Katharine Docks showcasing its restaurants along the water’s edge.

THE DETAILS LRF 2018 now has over 60 events during the course of October.

For tickets and further information on this year’s festival please visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk/lrf @londonrestaurantfestival @LRF2018 #EatOctober

Clockwise from top left: Angler Restaurant, Moorgate, La Dame De; City Social; Club Gascon; Adam Sandling, The Frog; Som Saa; Friends enjoying dinner together

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Main Roast turkey, chipolatas, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips and seasonal vegetables with roast gravy Roast beef Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips and seasonal vegetables with roast gravy Grilled stone bass, ricotta gnocchi and bisque sauce Beetroot risotto, goats curd and basil (Vegetarian)

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These cute drinks napkins by Talking Tables, and Champagne bucket from Marquis & Dawe. www.talkingtables.co.uk www.marquisanddawe.co.uk

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Add a touch of glitz to your glass this Christmas and make your special day with friends and family even more memorable. These little antler decorations attach to your guests’ glass this Christmas for that added touch. www.gingerray.co.uk

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FROM TURKEY TO ORPINGTON “Cavits dream was always to return to the UK where he had studied and open a flagship branch� evolve into the same multi franchise operation he established in Turkey. His vision has now become a reality and Pizza Bulls Orpington opened its doors to the public on Friday 25th May 2018. STORE NUMBER 50!

So what makes Pizza Bulls so special, again very simple, the quality of the dough. An extensive team of food scientists are employed to ensure the dough is mixed to the exacting requirements which make Pizza Bulls so special. The dough is hand made daily fresh on site, allowed to rest for a couple of days and then hand opened to produce the perfect base time after time after time. Why not try it for yourself ?

Pizza Bulls, 50-52 The Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington, Kent. BR6 0TW. 01689 821411. www.pizzabulls.co.uk

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izza Bulls was first established in Istanbul, Turkey in 2006 by Mr Cavit Can Kirbey.

Cavit studied business in the UK and upon returning to Turkey set out to establish a major multi-franchise brand in the pizza delivery industry. His aim was simple, to deliver the best quality pizza at an affordable price. Since 2006 Cavit now runs a major franchise operation incorporating 49 stores at last count.

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Any small pizza, + BBQ wings OR BBQ ribs OR Garlic bread + any can of drink

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279 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NN

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FOOD & DRINK

Authentically Italian: Ti Amo words: Joe Caddy

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eliciously fresh Italian ingredients, cheerful chefs, exquisite wines, vibrant cocktails and a relaxed great quality authentic atmosphere are the ingredients to Ti Amo An early success as a small team under the guidance of Head Chef Raffaele Marotta introduces us to a superb glass of red wine Maclura Terre Di Nano from Tuscany Val d’ Orcia informing us this is the only place in Kent you can drink this superb wine.

Raffaele met Owner Altan in his hometown Cassino and the idea was born to introduce the authentic style and taste of his hometown to the quiet corner of Kent.

After seeing the wood fired pizza oven built around an oak tree and seeing the detail the Italian

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kitchen staff put into preparing each fresh dish whether its hand made Tagliatelle Scoglio or the vibrant & simple basil, tomato, water, flour & mozzarella creating their perfect Wood Fired Pizza, we know this restaurant and bar will certainly be a favourite and much welcome addition to those who enjoy a relaxed, yet high quality local Italian food & drink experience.

An added touch of brilliance is the outside terrace where we enjoyed aperitivo, then late evening refreshing cocktails under large umbrellas with cosy blankets as the sun set .tastefully lit by a festoon of bulbs.

Tiamo is open Tuesday to Sunday with lunch menu at weekends, takeaway also available.

Follow on instagram @tiamopettswooduk.

Bookings 01689874407

“We know this restaurant and bar will certainly be a favourite and much welcome addition”

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Authentic Italian Cuisine From The Heart Of Italy

Executive chef Raffaele Marotta And His Team Produce The Freshest And Tastiest Food Possible Using Fresh Produce We are an Italian Restaurant based in Petts Wood, Kent.

Experience our authentic recipes in our modern restaurant for an unforgettable evening!

Every Item On The Menu Is Freshly Prepared and Cooked To Order.

@tiamopettswooduk

@tiamopettswooduk www.ti-amo.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

Welcome to The Rib Shack, Pettswood A locals favourite for the for dry-rubbed Memphis style ribs.

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ur family friendly, vibrant atmosphere offers a menu packed with a variety of American classics, from stacked burgers to Philly Cheesesteaks, with a cocktail list to match. It’s no secret but the trick to great Bar.B.Q starts with meat; All our meat comes from trusted butchers who prepare the finest cuts from carefully selected partners We cater for parties of all shapes and sizes throughout the week, catering to any of your requirements.

With Live music running throughout the festive period making it ideal for an entertaining evening with friends and family.

Ladies Nights and Happy Hours are just some of the offers we have here to really help you discover the relaxed but attentive dining experience at the Rib Shack.

Staying in for the night? Deliveroo and Ubereats bring our menu straight to your door...

So decide for yourself. Best ribs in town? Only one way to find out‌ www.theribshackgrillandbar.com

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The Rib Shack in Petts Wood offers delicious food combined with a family friendly atmosphere, whether your looking for a light lunch or dinner and cocktails.

The Rib Shack... Where taste matters.

The Rib Shack Bar and Grill 5 Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1LY Tel - 01689 836181 www.theribshackgrillandbar.com

FOOD & DRINK

A WARM WELCOME AT MING

O At the Ming restaurant you can be sure of a warm welcome and fantastic Chinese food.

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“Much thought and appreciation has been given to the art and presentation of the authentic dishes�

ur set menus are specially designed to create a balanced Chinese meal which alternates the fine flavours, sharp, hot, bitter, sugary and salty to the full. The various dishes which constitute the meal follow the organised scheme of colour, flavour and scent.

Much thought and appreciation has been given to the art and presentation of the authentic dishes.

The restaurant has special tables available for your special celebration or business fun and we can cater for groups. The manager on duty at this restaurant will be pleased to assist you with full details.

23 Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LY Telephone: 01689 820 427 or 01689 828 986 www.mingrestaurant.net

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cHINESE RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY PEKING & cANToNESE cUISINE

At the Ming restaurant, you can be sure of a warm welcome and fantastic Chinese food. A perfect environment for a romantic dinner for two, or a place to celebrate or relax with family and friends.

OPEning HOuRS Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 5:30pm – 11pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 5:30pm – 12pm Sunday: 12pm - 10pm, eat as much as you can 12pm - 4pm (last order 3pm) Sunday dinner evening A-la-carte 5pm-10pm Open on Boxing Day, NYE and New Year’s Day

SPEcIAL offER every Wednesday & Thursday • Whole lobster £15 • (max 2 lobster per group),

• Whole seabass £8 • • half price • Crispy aromatic duck

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23 Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LY Keep up to date with Ming Restaurant news and offers via our web site: www.mingrestaurant.net Email: reservation@mingrestaurant.net • Telephone orders welcome: 01689 820 427 or 01689 828 986

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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, draught beers, cocktails and an unparalleled wine list.

We’re on Trip Advisor

318 High Street, Orpington. BR6 0NG

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01689 829341

www.joykitchen.co.uk • Dine in, take away and delivery*