Life Magazines (Surrey/Berkshire editions) August 2016

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ow after celebrating ten years, the Haslemere Food Festival will once again be highlighting all that is great about local produce. A one day celebration to showcase the high quality food and drink available on our doorstep from award winning suppliers in the town and surrounding areas, this years’ festival will once again display a feast of culinary delights. Hot on the heels of Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can’ campaign, the team at Get Berkshire Active are seeking 10 local women to join a ThisGirlCanRun10 team and complete the Boudavida Women’s 10k in Windsor Great Park on September 24th. The historic grounds of Brooklands Museum will be gleaming with chrome and bright hues as they welcome scores of fine US automobiles, bikes and commercial vehicles for their annual Classic American Day on Sunday 4th September. This August Bank Holiday Saturday will see the picturesque village green in West End, Esher, with its duck pond, cricket pitch and unspoilt woodland, burst into life with a host of attractions, stalls, activities, competitions and tasty treats to keep the whole family entertained. For a summer’s evening of Regency romance join Chapterhouse Theatre Company at the National Trust property, Hatchlands Park near Guildford for an open-air production of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility on 17 August 2016.5,000 people in Windsor Great Park at Guards Polo Club.

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West End Village Flower Show 27 August • www.westendflowershow.co.uk

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until 4 september Summer fun on the farm Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm this summer with a full programme of fun activities, including Animal Handling, Pony Rides, Tractor Rides, Goat Milking and the famous Pig Racing. You can meet and feed lots of friendly farm animals too. Plus there’s plenty of play to explore indoors and out including the new Treehouse Towers adventure play and a brilliant Water Wars Splash zone. Don’t miss Little Grey Fergie the tractor and friends in their popular live action show at the farm on 20th and 21st August. No advance tickets necessary. See website for details. Time: 10am to 5:30pm Price: £9.50 / £9.95 / £8.60 Bocketts Farm Park Young Street Leatherhead KT22 9BS

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CALENDAR 27 & 28 august wings & wheels at dunsford park The diverse 5 hour air displays have previously included show favourites the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Apache Helicopter accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The Wheels Zone features interactive displays from clubs, a crowd line parade and a Stunt Zone with two and four wheeled hair-raising performances and a new Monster Truck offering passenger rides. Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe-inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum. The Military Zone & Parade adds some classic nostalgia as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in the Zone’s living history with live re-enactment battles. Wander the 32 acre arena for emergency services demonstrations, laser quest, paintballing, kitplane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, fairground and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts. As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with a mix of musical evening entertainment. There’s something for all the family the whole weekend! www.wingsandwheels.net 1 0 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

UNTIL 16 AUGUST Fuchsia Display in the Glasshouse

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Fuchsias are named in honour of the botanist Leonhard Fuchs and were first cultivated in England in the late 18th century, having been brought across from Central and South America. Now there are numerous hybrid forms with a variety of shapes of flowers and almost countless different colours. Come and see some of these varieties in the Glasshouse in this spectacular display. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB

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UNTIL 3 September Summer Craft Collection This summer season the New Ashgate Gallery has chosen a wonderful and diverse collection of ceramics, textiles, jewellery, wood and glass. The exhibition presents both established and emerging artists which include: Kirsty Adams, Adele Brereton Lucy Burley, Penny Eccles, Diana Greenwood, Rachel Jones, Ekta Kaul, Emily Thatcher, Morrison Thomas and Ali Tomlin. New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard Farnham, GU9 7PS

11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 24 & 25 august Wild Learning Play learn and explore in safe, supervised woods. Wild Learning Holiday Club gives kids the chance to play, learn and explore all day in safe supervised woods. Den building, wild art, woodland games, tracking and more. Run by Forest School qualified leaders, Wild Learning clubs are the perfect antitdote to holiday boredom. Booking essential, phone 01483 424 400. Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, RH5 6BD

16, 23 & 30 august, 2 september Free Tuesday Walks

Clare Curtis, Meadow, Linocut, © Clare Curtis

Find out more about our interesting garden with Hilary, our friendly volunteer guide. Come and enjoy a friendly chat and casual stroll around the garden. Booking Advisable. Children are always welcome. A National Trust Event - Gates open 10:00. Start 11:30. End 12:30. General Admission Prices Apply. Please meet at the entrance Kiosk. Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG

until 9 october linocut lives on at watts contemporary gallery Bringing together prints by contemporary artists with work by historical heroes of the genre to celebrate the technique and to provide visitors with an opportunity to see and buy a remarkable range of work being made using linocut today. From strongly graphic and colourful to detailed and monochrome, from bold and descriptive to poetic and impressionistic, from quirky to quietly thoughtful - the nine contemporary artists included in this show demonstrate the huge variety of linocut today, and its thriving state. Amongst the prints on display and for sale are a number of new editions, including The Chain Gang (2016) by Lisa Takahashi, created exclusively for Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. Watts Contemporary Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ

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8 & 9 AUGUST BAT DISCOVERY DAY A rare chance to join our rangers and help them observe and record the habits and habitats of the variety of bat species that populate the Polesden Lacey estate. This unique 4 hour tour offers a fascinating insight into the nocturnal life of the estate, rarely seen by our visitors. During the evening you will encounter bats up close and get first hand experience of the conservation work being done to protect these endangered species. You will join our rangers in small groups, mapping and surveying bat habitats around the estate, and spend an hour with the specialists from the Surrey Bat Group at their research site. Refreshments provided. Booking on 01372 452048. A National Trust Event -8pm to midnight. Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, RH5 6BD

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9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 august & 1 september Storytelling sessions to celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Join us every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer as we read some of our favourite Roald Dahl books. Storytelling sessions will take place at 10am and 1.30pm from 2nd August until 1st September. 1st week (Tuesday 2nd & Thursday 4th August): BFG 2nd week (Tuesday 9th & Thursday 11th August): Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 3rd week (Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th August): Matilda 4th week (Tuesday 23rd & Thursday 25th August): Fantastic Mr Fox 5th week (Tuesday 30th August & Thursday 1st September): BFG We will also have in-store activities based on each week’s story. 10am and 1.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Garsons Esher, Surrey KT10 8LS

10, 17, 24, 31 august & 7 september Ham House and Garden - Kitchen Garden tour

8-12 august MINI BEAST SAFARI WEEK Join the Birdworld keepers to meet our slithering and crawling critters plus arts and crafts, trails and lots more fun. Usual park entry prices apply. Birdworld, Holt Pound GU10 4LD

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Join one of our garden guides for a free thirty minute tour of our kitchen garden. Discover more about the history of the 17th century kitchen garden and the herbs and vegetables grown by our gardeners. Booking Not Needed. A National Trust Event - Gates open 10:00. Start 14:00. End 14:30. General Admission Prices Apply. Meet by Visitor Reception. Ham House and Garden, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey TW10 7RS

13 august Okewood, Ockley & Forest Green Summer Fair, Flower Show and Fun Dog Show In the large marquee there will be up to 200 classes where local people show and are judged on their fruit, vegetables, preserves, floral displays, art, crafts, photographs, bread and cakes. There will be a huge range of attractions with up to 90 stalls, the popular Fun Dog Show run by Dorking Deepdene Rotary Club, farm animals, owls and minature donkeys, classic cars and machinery, children’s sports, a road race for children & adults, live music, Mythago Morris, a raffle, teas and a great food area with local and exotic food and drink. There is no charge for under 16’s to enter exhibits in the marquee. Many of the attractions are free of charge including Punch & Judy, ball pit and children’s sports. Bring a sun hat and sun block if it is another hot and sunny day! The Recreation Ground, Okewood Hill, near Ockley, Dorking - opposite Punchbowl Inn, RH5 5PU

8-13 august british isles music festival

An opportunity to hear some of the world’s most gifted young musicians on your doorstep at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey. Concerts take place throughout the day, every day. Concert times: 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Tickets on the door. For more information and detailed concert programmes, visit www.britishislesmusicfestival.org

9 august croquet Free Taster Day Come and play croquet at Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club, on our Godalming Staycation Taster Day. No experience is necessary and experienced members will be on hand to introduce you to the sport and share their skills and enthusiasm. We have four lawns accommodating up to 32 players, so there will be every opportunity to pick up a mallet and play a game or two. If you prefer to sit and watch that’s fine but it’s much more fun to join in and play. We’ll be playing golf croquet a sociable and popular game where you vie for position, attack and defend. We also play association croquet and if you are interested in this we can arrange an introduction at a quieter time. So come down to the club and have a go. All equipment is provided, no special clothes are needed but we insist that you wear soft soled flat shoes. Visit our website to find out more about the types of croquet we play, and a map showing how to find us. www. guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club Broadwater Sports Club, Guildford Road, Godalming, GU7 3DH

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Local Female Runners to Show That

‘This Girl Can’… Run 10k

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ot on the heels of Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can’ campaign, the team at Get Berkshire Active are seeking 10 local women to join a ThisGirlCanRun10 team and complete the Boudavida Women’s 10k in Windsor Great Park on September 24 (formerly the Running4Women Windsor 10k). All runners will receive free entry, coaching, free sportswear from Boudavida – the race’s new title sponsor – along with a goody bag from the event’s nutritional partner, Meridian. They’ll also have the chance to share their stories to inspire other local women to take up running. The goal is to find 10 women, of varying ages and fitness levels, to join over 1,000 others on Saturday

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September 24, as they unite on the Long Walk of Windsor Great Park to enjoy one of the most scenic all-female 10k runs in the UK. If you’re interested in being one of the selected 10, please send no more than 200 words explaining why you’d be a good member of the ThisGirlCanRun10 team, along with an image of yourself to hayley.price@promotepr.com. Entries need to be submitted by August 15, 2016 and the team will be announced on August 22, 2016. Commenting on the initiative, Kirsty Heath, Senior Partnership Manager at Get Berkshire Active said: “We’re delighted to be associated with the Boudavida Women’s 10k, Windsor, because it’s such an inclusive event, appealing to a really broad range of women, from competitive runners through to those taking part in their very first 10k. “Whether participants want to walk, jog or run the course, it’s all about taking part together and celebrating physical activity. We hope our ThisGirlCanRun10 runners will be a great example to inspire women all over the County to pull on a pair of trainers and start running with friends.” Set in the picturesque grounds of Windsor Great Park and run completely on closed roads, the race is part of the Windsor Running Festival. It’s anticipated that over a thousand women will complete the scenic 10k route, which ends with a fabulous final run along the iconic ‘Long Walk’ towards Windsor Castle. Registration for the run is at www.running4women.com

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60th Anniversary of the ’56 Chevy

is celebrated at Classic American Day

Brooklands Museum flies the US flag and welcomes some outstanding automobiles…

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he historic grounds of Brooklands Museum will be gleaming with chrome and bright hues as they welcome scores of fine US automobiles, bikes and commercial vehicles for their annual Classic American Day on Sunday 4th September.

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Amongst the hot-rods, rat-rods, pick-ups and roadsters will be a special display of ‘56 Chevys celebrating 60 glorious years this year. Also expected to attend this gathering will be Mustangs, Buicks, Cadillacs, Dodges and Corvettes. Owners of classic American cars are encouraged to bring their pride and joy to the event which will see cars, trucks and motorcycles fill the Motoring Village and Paddock on the Museum site. The gates open to the public at 10am and normal Museum admission prices apply. An admission ticket gives access to all of this plus the Museum’s world class collections of vintage racing cars, aircraft, motorcycles and memorabilia from the earliest days of British motorsport and aviation. Food and drink outlets will be open all day which

will include an American-themed menu. Other attractions running all day for a small additional cost include the half-hour virtual supersonic ‘flight’ aboard Concorde and the 4D Theatre, where visitors can try out one of three fantastic Experiences – flying with the Red Arrows team on one of their aerobatic displays, sitting behind the driver in the NapierRailton as it hurtles around the Banking or joining Mike Hawthorn for a lap of Le Mans back in 1956. For directions, pricing and all other up to date Museum information, please visit: www.brooklandsmuseum.com. THE DETAILS Admission tickets for the day cost as follows: Adults £11 • Seniors/students £10 Children (5-16 inc.) £6 • Family ticket £30 ••••• Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN

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West End Village

Flower Show returns

Traditional bank holiday family fun in an idyllic village green setting, all in aid of local good causes

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his August Bank Holiday Saturday will see the picturesque village green in West End, Esher, with its duck pond, cricket pitch and unspoilt woodland, burst into life with a host of attractions, stalls, activities, competitions and tasty treats to keep the whole family entertained. It’s the perfect setting for a Great British summer day out, and best of all, entry is free! The focal point is the spectacular marquee displaying prize-winning flowers, fruits and vegetables, keeping alive the origins of the show, which has now been running for over 60 years. It also plays host to competitions for baking, handicrafts and photography. To to get involved in the fun, simply come along and enjoy the day, smash a plate, eat a scone, ride a teacup, dunk a damsel, watch a dog show, win a raffle prize, listen to live entertainment, see Miss Surrey making an appearance, and much, much more. Or, take it a step further and enter one of the fruit, vegetable, baking or other competitions: we know Esher’s got talent, so don’t be shy! Covering everything from marrows to marmalade, chrysanthemums to coconut cake and pottery to portrait photography, they’ve got the perfect category to showcase your talents. And if things haven’t gone entirely to plan in the garden this year, don’t worry, perhaps the ‘oddest shaped fruit or vegetable’ category is the one for you? It’s not just for grownups either, there are tons of kids’ cookery and craft categories, plus children’s sports events and the Kennel Club-affiliated Dog Show for your four-legged friends. Or if you’d like the chance to win a prize with no effort whatsoever, make sure you snap up some raffle tickets,

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to be in with a chance of winning one of the £2,500 worth of prizes up for grabs, including a year’s family membership to Surrey Sports Park. For anyone with a creative streak, the Arts & Crafts section of the show has a whole new look this year, with free live demonstrations by professional artists, the addition of sculpture and more paintings on display than ever, as well as the all-new ‘West End Market’ for original and unusual craft items. A particular highlight in the gallery this year is a display by well-known sculptor Steve Yeats, who specialises in creating delicately beautiful figures by recycling vandalised bus shelter glass. Several of his beautiful sculptures will be on display and for sale, so don’t miss the chance to see such unique artwork up close. See the show programme for all the details, available online at westendflowershow.co.uk or pick up your copy at Garsons Farm. The sports events and Dog Show can be entered on the day. West End’s bank holiday weekend festivities are set to raise over £10,000 for local good causes. The village is just a short distance from Esher High Street and is easily accessible from the surrounding area, located just off the Portsmouth Road (via Hawkshill Way or West End Lane). The fun starts at 12.30pm.

THE DETAILS Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ westendflowershow Follow us on Twitter: @westendflower Visit westendflowershow.co.uk

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Sense And Sensibility At Hatchlands Park

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or a summer’s evening of Regency romance join Chapterhouse Theatre Company at the National Trust property, Hatchlands Park near Guildford for an open-air production of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility on 17 August 2016. Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen’s first published work and offers a portrait of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent the two opposite qualities of sense (reason) and sensibility (spontaneity). Elinor is intelligent, loving, and wise, wheareas Marianne, although sharing many of these qualities, lacks her sister’s perception and rushes headlong into romance. This exquisite and lively tale follows the sisters as they fall in love, make mistakes and experience heartbreak for the first time in their quest to find a balance between sense (reason) and romance (sensibility). With classic Jane Austen irony and sharp-witted humour, this production of Sense

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Hatchlands Park is a tranquil parkland spanning over 400 acres, complete with ancient woodland, summer wild flower meadow and a glorious display of bluebells in the spring. It’s also great place for families to explore with a nature trail, children’s activities and a natural adventure area and tree house. While the park, shop and café are open 363 days of the year, the Georgian house is a hidden delight in which you can explore on regular afternoons from April until October. Originally built for naval hero Admiral Boscawen, the mansion has seen many different residents including evacuees during WWII and a finishing school during the 1960s. Today this country home is home to tenant Alec Cobbe and his collection of paintings, fine furniture and key board instruments owned or played by famous composers such as JS Bach, Elgar and Chopin. ••••• The house is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays from 2pm-5.30pm. The parkland is open daily from 10.30am-6pm

THE DETAILS The performance of Sense and Sensibility takes place on Wednesday 17th August from 7pm-10pm (gates open at 6.30pm). Tickets: £16 adult; £8 child; £40 family (2 adults and 2 children). Tickets are available from Guildford TIC 01483 444334 or www.visitguildford.com

Main image: NTI/James Dobson.

and Sensibility transports you into the fascinating world of 18th century social conventions and etiquette. Bring family and friends and a picnic, sit back and follow the fortunes of the Dashwood sisters as they take their first forays into the exciting world of 18th century society. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Georgian country house, Hatchlands Park, it’s the perfect way to enjoy an English summer’s evening.

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WALK FOR WATTS Charity Fundraising Walk | Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village

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alk for Watts is a charity fundraising walk bringing together visitors, supporters and staff from Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village to raise funds for the urgent conservation of Watts Chapel. This new fundraising event continues the tradition of the Physical Energy Challenge, a 100 mile running, swimming and cycling challenge completed by the Artists’ Village staff in 2015, with an added focus on community involvement to save Watts Chapel, which is undoubtedly a national treasure, for generations to come. Watts Chapel, a Grade I listed Arts & Crafts masterpiece, is one of the UK’s most remarkable and beautiful sanctuaries. It was designed by Mary Watts, Scottish designer, artist and co-founder of Watts Gallery with her husband, the eminent Victorian artist George Frederic Watts. The Chapel was crafted with help from seventy local villagers and continues to serve the community of Compton today.

traveling through the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A family trail featuring Binky Bear will be available for families on the shorter walk, and children will have the chance to meet Binky at the Artists’ Village following the walk. The thirteen-mile walk begins at Ranmore Common near Dorking and finishes at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village. Safeguard Coaches will transport walkers to the starting point from the Artists’ Village at 8.30am. Refreshments and toilets will be available at several points along the route. The short walk begins at the Artists’ Village and follows a path to Loseley Park and back. Families are invited to follow the Binky Bear Trail and meet this adventurous bear on their return. Refreshments will be available at several points along this route. Walkers will be encouraged and supported to reach a suggested individual fundraising target of £100. All money raised will go to the conservation of Watts Chapel. Entry is £10 for the long walk and £3 for the shorter walk. Registration is free for children aged 16 and under. Dogs are welcome. Perdita Hunt OBE, Director of Watts Gallery Trust, says: ‘We are very grateful to all our friends, supporters, volunteers and donors who participate in Walk for Watts to raise funds to save Watts Chapel. When we undertook some of our extreme physical challenges, there was a chorus from our volunteers who wished to do something in which everyone could participate.’ ‘Walk for Watts is the opportunity to enjoy a lovely stroll or longer walk to save an Arts & Crafts Masterpiece, the Watts Chapel. It is moving that this building is still serving the local community and yet attracts visitors from across the world. Thank you to everyone who dons their walking boots or trainers. You will be making a real difference.’

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Walk for Watts is the opportunity to enjoy a lovely stroll or longer walk to save an Arts & Crafts Masterpiece Watts Chapel has not received any conservation work for 25 years. This is taking a toll on this magnificent building which includes highly decorated interior works of art and the painting The All Pervading by G F Watts. In the surrounding cemetery, the monument to G F and Mary Watts in the Cloister is at risk of loss through serious water damage, and the well head is losing fragments of terracotta through the effects of wind and rain. Funds raised will be used for conservation and longterm care including cleaning and conserving the interior panels and painting, repairs to the cloister and well head, the re-laying of the path leading to the Chapel and the addition of a hand rail along the path. Walkers will participate in a thirteen-mile half marathon walk or a shorter, family friendly 3.5-mile walk, both routes 2 2 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

Dr Nicholas Tromans, Brice Curator of Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, says: ‘Watts Chapel is often described as being unique – and it really is! Like a little redbrick Byzantine church miraculously deposited in the Surrey Hills, it is a stunning presence. Just as miraculous is the story of its building and decoration, carried out by local people under the guidance of Mary Watts, who designed the entire project for the benefit of the village of Compton.’ ‘The Chapel has been well loved and looked after since its completion in 1904, but the spectacular interior is now very badly in need of careful cleaning by skilled conservators to reveal the stunning colours of the original decoration. Combined with a new lighting system, we hope to bring back to life one of the most glorious small buildings of England.’

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THOMAS HARDY HOUSE Opened By 4th Generation Hardys Family Member

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ccolade Wines, a leading global provider of new world wine, recently held its official opening of their brand new office facilities in Weybridge, Surry. Fourth generation Hardys family member, Sir James Hardy and his wife, Lady Joan Hardy, travelled to

will be prized in the markets of the world’. Thomas made this vision a reality with the bottling of his first vintage in 1857. Ever since then, six generations of the Hardy family have been devoted to keeping his passion and his pioneering spirit alive. Accolade Wines staff members relocated to the new

The new offices have a dedicated wine shop, 1853 Wine Shop, which is proving popular with locals Weybridge from Australia, as official guests to open the U.K. head office, which has been named Thomas Hardy House to honour his great grandfather. Thomas Hardy was the pioneering founder of the Hardys wine brand, with the vision to ‘create wines that

Weybridge offices in October 2015. The new offices have a dedicated wine shop, 1853 Wine Shop, which is proving popular with locals attending their weekly Thursday evening tastings and dropping in to find a lovely bottle on the way home.

This month’s wine picks

1 1. 2009 Grant Burge, Barossa, Abednego-Shiraz/Grenache/ Mourvedre

Grant Burge Wines was formed in 1988 and is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley, one of the most recognised and acclaimed appellations in Australia. Grant is a fifth generation Barossian, and he oversees all aspects of the vineyard and winemaking operations. Abednego, a Rhone-style blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre, is rich purple in colour with intense berry, 2 4 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

herbal and mint characteristics overlaid with gentle smoky oak. As expected from a flagship Barossa red wine, it has fantastic fruit concentration with spice, mint and some hints of dried herbs on the palate- £39.99

2. 2014 Bay of Fires Riesling, Tasmania The Bay of Fires wines were born from a desire to showcase the best possible cool climate varietal wines that the Tasmanian region can offer. The aim was to combine fruit intensity, refinement and persistence of flavour. The grapes for this wine come from the sub regions of

33 this wine shows flavours of blackcurrant and cassis on the palate, balanced by black olive and cedar spice

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Derwent River Valley and the Coal River Valley located in the south. With a bright green hue, Bay of Fires Riesling flaunts a bouquet of fragrant aromas featuring fresh lime coupled with subtle hints of musk. The juicy, vibrant palate shows luscious citrus and a crisp mineral acidity, ensuring drinkability whilst young, but this elegant wine will also reward patience with some extra time in the cellar. £19.99

3. 2006 Leasingham Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon Established in 1893, Leasingham has been an integral part of the Clare Valley for over 100 years. The Clare Valley has gained a reputation for producing some of Australia’s finest premium wines. At around 400 metres elevation the valley is characterised by cool

night time temperatures and warm days. The Leasingham Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from forty year old vineyards in Australia’s Clare Valley. The wine was small batch open fermented before individual parcels underwent basket pressing and maturation in small French oak for a period of around 18 months. With power and concentration, this wine shows flavours of blackcurrant and cassis on the palate, balanced by black olive and cedar spice. Juicy mouth coating tannin is kept focussed by classically defined acid structure. We have a small allocation remaining of this brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon, if you wish to place an order. £20.00 THE DETAILS 2 Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TB Phone: 01932 428604 1853wineshop.com A U G UST 2 0 1 6 2 5

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Haslemere Food Festival 2016: Another Year Of Tempting And Tantalising Your Taste Buds!

ow after celebrating ten years, the Haslemere Food Festival will once again be highlighting all that is great about local produce. A ONE DAY celebration to showcase the high quality food and drink available on our doorstep from award winning suppliers in the town and surrounding areas, this years’ festival will once again display a feast of culinary delights. Building on last year’s success, the day will feature a packed programme to include gin tastings, cheese tastings, talks and baking demonstrations. Children’s entertainment and attractions include a

family fun fair with live music all day from local artists. Featuring top quality regional food and drink producers, you will not fail to be tempted by the free samples of food and delicious products for you to buy and enjoy later. Expect to find a great mixture of homemade and local offerings including bakery delights, cheeses, olives, chutneys and preserves, pies, oils, organic meat, English sparkling wine, locally brewed beer, ales, sweets, crepes and ice creams! By supporting these local producers, not only are you getting

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the best offerings around, you are also helping to support local businesses in the community. At the Haslemere Food Festival 2016, there will be something for visitors of all ages, with entertainment that will have everyone’s taste buds tingling and feet tapping. THE DETAILS Make sure you keep up to date with all the latest news and information at: www.haslemere.com/foodfestival ••••• Saturday 17th September – Lion Green, Haslemere, 10am - 4pm. FREE ENTRY

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Food bench in reclaimed oak, exclusively available at Adaptations

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WINGS & WHEELS At Dunsfold Park

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he summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, returns on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2016 at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top Gear) to celebrate its 12th show. The diverse 5 hour air displays have previously included show favourites the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Apache Helicopter accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The Wheels Zone features interactive displays from clubs, a crowd line parade and a Stunt Zone with two and four wheeled hair-raising performances and a new Monster Truck offering passenger rides. Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe-inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum. The Military Zone & Parade adds

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some classic nostalgia as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in the Zone’s living history with live reenactment battles. Wander the 32 acre arena for emergency services demonstrations, laser quest, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, fairground and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts. As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with a mix of musical evening entertainment. There’s something for all the family the whole weekend! Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes; over 25 fixed-price catering outlets, 2 bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, cash point, informative show commentary, meet the pilots, official show merchandise and grandstand seating. The 12th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2016, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford, Surrey, and is open to spectators from 09:00 until 21:00. THE DETAILS Tickets start from £22 for adults, £50 for a family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5 – 15yrs), £7 for children aged 5 - 15yrs and under 5s are free. ••••• To book tickets visit www.wingsandwheels.net or call the See Tickets hotline 0871 230 5572 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras). ••••• In 2016 Wings & Wheels will be assisting the fundraising efforts of Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes.

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Entrepreneur Kainne Clements shares wisdom with next generation of creative talent.

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ince taking over The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in 2013, I have seen how creative thinking combined with decent core values attracts great people to do amazing things. I come to work not only to inspire but to be inspired by our students and tutors. For the first time in the 25 years of my career I can quite honestly say that this collective of people are the reason ACM enjoys the best retention rate of any educational institution in our class and our students go onto successful careers within the music industry. Our range of Diplomas are designed to give students a broad, practically focused experience that illustrates the skills and knowledge needed for both further study and a sustainable career in professional music. Through lectures, practical workshops, lessons and discussion-based seminars, students refine their knowledge base and develop as individual musicians, as well as learning analytical, time management, rehearsal and interpersonal skills, creating a fully rounded and employable professional. Regardless of whether our students are studying a Further Education or Higher Education course, here at ACM we’ve created a unique offering where they get first-hand knowledge straight from the industry direct to their classrooms, as well as internships and real-world experience sought out and created by our dedicated Industry Link team… plus a recognisedacademic qualification at the end of it. There are many different reasons why ACM stands out from the crowd in the music education sector: • With campuses in Guildford, Clapham and Chiswick, students are free to use our state-of-the-art facilities at all three campuses. • Students can choose between a Diploma in Music Performance or Music Technology at our Guildford campus, or an IQ in Songwriting & Artist Development or Music Production at ACM London, all of which are great foundations to move on to study a Higher Education course with us or start a career in the music business.

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• At our Guildford campus, students have the option to fast-track their career and complete a two-year accelerated Degree enabling them to hit the ground running and enter the industry a whole year earlier than their peers. • Students have the option of studying at our ACM@ Metropolis campus which is situated within a worldrenowned recording complex where over 50% of the UK’s chart music is recorded, mixed and mastered. • ACM students have the opportunity to take trips to key music industry events, such as MIDEM and The Great Escape. • Tutors at ACM are expert educators with top-level industry experience who have a passion to inspire students to achieve their goals. We ensure they possess, not only excellent music industry CVs, but also continue to be active professionals in today’s music industry. This ensures our curriculum content is up-to-date and cuttingedge, and key information can always be contextualised with real-world, present days examples. My advice to students looking to start a career in music is to work hard, study and get experience – and they should look no further than ACM in order to make it happen. So, if you’d like to join us in September to start your journey as a professional musician with an ACM Diploma, then apply today! Kainne Clements Executive Chairman, ACM

THE DETAILS For more information about applying for an ACM Diploma, visit acm.ac.uk, call 01483 500841 or email admissions@acm.ac.uk

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he biggest pregnancy and parenting event of the year, The Baby Show with MadeForMums, is the must-attend event for mums and dads-to-be and new parents, with over 200 exhibitors showcasing all the latest essentials for your new arrival, plus a stage programme jam packed with fashion shows and informative talks by renowned baby care experts. As the only Show to feature all the major baby retailers including Mothercare, Mamas & Papas, Peppermint and Babies R Us, as well as major leading brands such as UPPAbaby, Stokke, Tommee Tippee, Britax, Chicco, and iCandy, there are plenty of opportunities to try before you buy and get questions privately in their One-to-One with the exclusive access to amazing discounts! Experts area. Many boutique brands will showcase their new products to the public, making The Baby Show a Highlights of The Baby Show one-stop-shop for all your must-have purchases. at Olympia will include: There’s everything you need including; prams, • Over 200 trusted brands offering visitors amazing car seats, nursery furniture, clothing, feeding discounts and the chance to test and try before equipment, parenting gadgets and more – you buy all under one roof! • Discover irresistible products from The journey into parenthood is boutique brands that you won’t find on 21 - 23 an exciting and memorable time; a the high street october whirlwind of discovery, so you’re • Exclusive product launches and 2016 bound to have dozens of questions. demonstrations from market leading Head to The Baby Show Stage with brands MadeForMums, where expert speakers will • The Baby Show Stage with be on hand to answer any of your queries. For MadeForMums will feature renowned experts, more personal and confidential advice, experts will including baby feeding expert, Annabel Karmel available to answer your pregnancy and parenting MBE, breastfeeding specialist, Clare Byam-Cook,

The journey into parenthood is an exciting and memorable time; a whirlwind of discovery sleep expert Andrea Grace and British Red Cross first aid trainer, Tracey Taylor • NSPCC talking about its national services dedicated to helping pregnant women and new mums • Specialist antenatal classes provided by The Daisy Foundation • Catwalk shows with all the latest fashions in maternity, baby and toddler wear • Emma’s Diary free Shop & Drop and CollectBy-Car services allowing visitors to leave their shopping bags and pick them up when they are ready to leave • A complimentary crèche where parents can drop off their little ones and enjoy the Show knowing they are being safely cared for • Exclusive show offers and competitions from top parenting brands

About NSPCC

ChildLine provides a safe, confidential place for children with no one else to turn to, whatever their worry, whenever they need help. Children can contact ChildLine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0800 1111 or by visiting www.childline.org.uk A free helpline provides adults with a place they can get advice and support, share their concerns about a child or get general information about child protection. Adults can contact the helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0808 800 5000, by texting 88858 or visiting www.nspcc.org.uk

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Save the date Lose the fat Reclaim your body and attend our CoolSculpting Event on Wednesday 7th September for a consultation with our body contouring specialists and experts from CoolSculpting.

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Family Shows

At Kew Gardens This Summer

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WIND in the WILLOWS

The Wind in the Willows is Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of life on the riverbank. A rollicking yet gentle adventure with best friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and, of course, the arrogant, vain and hilarious Toad. This critically acclaimed, outdoor theatre production set against the magical backdrop of Kew Gardens’ lake, is packed with much-loved colourful characters, music, song and laughter. There is fun for young and old alike as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms your young ones into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose. The young rabbits then join in the riverbank adventure with fun-filled laughs and surprises along the way. A favourite of children everywhere, this is interactive theatre at its very best. Performances: Wed-Fri at 11.30am & 6pm; Sat-Sun at 11.30am & 4pm. Come along and be part of the adventure! Suitable for adults and children of all ages.

THE DREAM FAIRIES

Adventure through Bubble Land In The Dream Fairies, the adventurous Honeysuckle unexpectedly meets the fairies from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Honeysuckle has lost her wings and the Dream Fairies – cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom – have flown off course on their way to Fairy Land. Together, with the help 4 4 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

of all the little elves and fairies, they go on an adventure through Bubble Land to find Honeysuckle’s wings and the special map to guide them home. Small children are invited to come dressed as fairies or elves. Suitable for children aged 3-6, this production is an interactive adventure full of sing-along, clap-along songs plus bubbles, acrobatics and, of course, a sprinkle of magic dust that will enthral the young ones throughout the school holidays. Performances: Wed-Sun at 10.30am & 2pm. www.theatreonkew.co.uk Box Office: 0871 231 0847

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016 marks 150 years since the birth of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Cinderella, Beatrix Potter, who has captured our as well as her sketches from nature. imagination for over 100 years with her One of Beatrix’s earliest stories, was that of beautifully illustrated Tales. Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit – and after being rejected by several is still one of the world’s best-selling and best-loved publishers, Beatrix decided to publish The Tale children’s authors. She wrote and illustrated a total of Peter Rabbit herself, printing an initial 250 of 28 books, including the 23 Tales, the ‘little copies for family and friends in December 1901. books’ that have been translated into more than 35 The book’s instant success encouraged Frederick languages and sold over 100 million copies. Warne & Co. who had previously turned it down, Helen Beatrix Potter, known as Beatrix, was to reconsider their decision, offering to take it on born on 28 July 1866 to Rupert and Helen Potter in as long as Beatrix re-illustrated it in colour. On Kensington. publication in October 1902, it was an immediate As she was growing up, Beatrix was always bestseller. The following year, Beatrix published encouraged to draw, and she spent many hours The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and The Tailor of making intricate sketches of animals and plants, Gloucester with Frederick Warne, and the rest of revealing an early fascination for the her legendary tales followed. natural world that would continue In addition to her publishing, Beatrix throughout her life. Although she was keen to license her creations. never went to school, Beatrix She designed and created was an intelligent and the first Peter Rabbit doll industrious student, and herself in 1903, registering her parents employed an it immediately at the art teacher. patent office, making Two of Beatrix’s Peter Rabbit the world’s earliest artist models oldest licensed literary were her pet rabbits. character. Her first rabbit was In addition to toys Benjamin Bouncer, and games, Beatrix followed by Peter published books Piper, who had a including Peter Rabbit’s talent for performing Almanac and painting tricks, and he books for Peter Rabbit accompanied Beatrix and Jemima Puddleeverywhere. duck. She felt passionately Long before she that all merchandise was a published author, should remain faithful to Beatrix Potter drew her original book illustrations illustrations for some of and be of the highest quality. Image Courtesy Frederick Warne & Co and the Victoria & Albert Museum her favourite stories, including Beatrix was a staunch supporter

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of the National Trust from her first visit to the Lake District at sixteen. She followed its principles in preserving her buildings and farms in keeping with the rural culture of the area, and she saved many farms from developers. During her lifetime, Beatrix bought fifteen farms and took a very active part in caring for them. Beatrix died in 1943, leaving the farms and over four thousand acres of land to the National Trust. Today, more than two million Beatrix Potter books are sold worldwide every year – four books every minute! The charming stories have a timeless quality, passed down from generation to generation and discovered anew by many more readers each year. Her books, her art, her Herdwick sheep and her indomitable spirit are all part of her enormous legacy that continues to this day.

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he Beatrix Potter™ experience exhibition is where the sights and sounds of Beatrix Potter’s celebrated characters are magically brought to life., featuring 3D scenes from Beatrix Potter’s stories, atmospheric lighting and real sounds and smells taking visitors right to the pages of her beautiful stories. You can step in to Jemima Puddle-duck’s woodland glade and through the trees to see Mr Tod in Tommy Brock’s house and the pigs from The Tale of Pigling Bland. The Peter Rabbit™ Garden is designed to capture the very essence of Beatrix

Potter’s world, from the cos lettuces that Benjamin Bunny nibbled on to the gooseberry bush where Peter got caught in a net as he tried to escape Mr. McGregor. Follow the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin and Mrs. Tittlemouse, then pop in to Mrs Tiggy-winkle’s kitchen and smell the fresh laundry. A perfect photo opportunity for the little ones in the family! Find out what Johnny Town-mouse is up to in the countryside and discover Hunca Munca and Tom Thumb in their nursery under the floorboards! Look out for Mr. Jeremy Fisher on his lily-pad boat. Enter Mr McGregor’s greenhouse, smell the tomatoes and discover what is lurking under the plant pots and seed trays. Then step in to Peter Rabbit’s beautiful sunlit garden and discover more about the adventures of Peter and his cousin Benjamin. When you emerge from the wonderful World of Beatrix Potter™, don’t miss a chance to visit the shop and take a little bit of Potter magic home with you. Their fabulous nursery shop nearby also stocks a huge range of adorable baby gifts. And if you have time, don’t forget to pop in the Tea Room!

V&A Museum - 28th July 2016 - 28th April 2017

You can see a display of Beatrix Potter’s work at Gallery 102 at the V&A Museum. Born in Kensington, she regularly visited her local galleries and museums, including the V&A and the Natural History Museum, to foster her study of art and natural history. London was also home to almost all of Potter’s publishing ventures, including her most famous book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. www.vam.ac.uk

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Fay Weldon, Robert Harris, Sir Tony Robinson and Marian Keyes among world famous line-up at

ew Gardens has announced the full line-up for Write on Kew, the exciting literary festival which brings together world-famous authors with book-lovers of all ages in an extensive four day programme embracing a range of genres. Come and enjoy events held in the grandeur of Kew Gardens and its historic, listed buildings, including the beautiful Nash Conservatory and Museum No.1, which faces the iconic Palm House. Among many others, children’s writers Michael Rosen, Francesca Simon, and Sally Gardner will be appearing, as well as novelists AS Byatt, Helen Dunmore, and Rose Tremain, food writers Rick Stein and Nadiya Hussain, historian Antony Beevor, nature writers Tristan Gooley and William Fiennes, designer Emma Bridgewater, broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles, actor Brian Blessed, politicians Nick Clegg and Alan Johnson, philosopher AC Grayling, and science writers Susan Greenfield and Steve Jones. The festival’s programming directors Anne Elletson and Tanya Burgess say: “We are incredibly excited about the programme for this year’s festival,

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which once again features some of the very best literary talent out there. There is really no better place in London for a festival of this nature than Kew Gardens, where visitors can immerse themselves in the rich world of books as beauty, creativity and knowledge come together.” Richard Deverell, Director of Kew Gardens says: “We were delighted to see the huge appetite for, and fantastically warm response to, our first literary festival last autumn, and cannot wait to welcome back authors and book lovers alike. Kew is so much more than just a botanic garden, it is a hub of contemporary, creative thinking, at the fore-front of both the science and arts worlds. I am thrilled that this festival is fast becoming an absolute must on the literary circuit.” Any proceeds from the festival go back into funding Kew’s science and conservation work, so visitors will be supporting Kew’s mission: to be the global resource for plant knowledge, building an understanding of the world’s plants upon which all our lives depend. Author Neel Mukherjee who spoke at Write on Kew in 2015, says: “I felt very honoured to be there,

especially since I consider Kew to be paradise on earth and perhaps the greatest British achievement along with the NHS and the BBC. And that wonderful conservatory! It was GORGEOUS. It was like being in a ship and the Gardens outside, as darkness fell, was the sea in which we were floating. I’m confident that the festival will go from strength to strength.” THE DETAILS

Write on Kew 22 – 25 September 2016 ••••• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE ••••• Tickets on sale now at kew.org/writeonkew Discounts for Friends of Kew

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Head to the hills for the Surrey Hills Challenge this September

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he Surrey Hills Challenge (SHC) charity event is set to be one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey. A series of running and walking events will take place on the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on Sunday 25th September 2016 raising funds for the Community Foundation for Surrey and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. People of all ages and fitness can participate in four different running and walking challenges. The Greensand Way will form the backdrop to the event where the super fit can face the ultimate challenge with ‘The Ultra’, a 60km run, ‘The Half ’, no ordinary walk (or run) in the park of 21km, ‘The Ten’, a fast and furious 10km or ‘The Five’, a family challenge 5km event. All four routes encompass some of the most picturesque views across the Surrey Hills along the Greensand Way and are designed to test participant’s stamina and strength. The family events of ‘The Five’ and ‘The Ten’ will take place at Hurtwood; a wellknown area for walkers and runners. Starting at 10:00, ‘The Five’ is a 5km course which covers wide open tracks onto footpaths and woodland trails through the peaceful and heather covered landscape. ‘The Ten’ is two laps of the 5km course and for families, walkers and runners to challenge themselves just that little bit more. The Ultra and Half participants will join the 5km loop, creating a supportive and fun atmosphere as all four events descend onto Hurtwood. Our competitive routes for the fittest walkers and runners are The Ultra, 60km starting at 06:00, and The Half, 21km starting at 09:00. The Ultra route starts in the picturesque town of Haslemere and follows the Greensand Way which originates in the heart of Haslemere and weaves out of town towards the infamous Devil’s Punch Bowl, a large natural amphitheatre. Participants will scale Gibbet Hill, Wormley Hill, Hydon’s Ball, Hascombe Hill, Pitch Hill, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill and finally Bury Hill. Each one of these hills gives a unique and varied view of the Surrey Hills.

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The 60km Ultra is not for the feint hearted with the total climb of the route being the equivalent of climbing Mt. Snowdon in Wales, the highest point in the British Isles outside of the Scottish Highlands. The Half joins the Ultra at the Duke of Kent School with their first challenge coming in the form of scaling Holmbury Hill. From here they head towards Leith Hill, the highest point along the Greensand Way at 954ft, with impressive views to back this up. Both the Ultra and the Half are mainly on footpaths and bridle paths with only the occasional road sections or crossings making the course free flowing, leaving you with a sense of adventure and achievement. Dorking marks the finish line for those taking on the Half and the Ultra. As well as support from our dedicated Events Team before and during the event, participants will also receive a medal, chip timing, aid stations, professional first aid cover, car parking, WCfacilities and sports massage. The event is to raise funds for the Community Foundation for Surrey and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. Fundraising isn’t compulsory but we are encouraging everyone to take up the additional challenge to fundraise and support local communities. A suggested fundraising target to aim for is £250 per person. Half the money raised will support the Community Foundation for Surrey and the other half will help to conserve the unique Surrey Hills countryside. The Community Foundation for Surrey, an independent charitable trust established to inspire

The event is to raise funds for the Community Foundation for Surrey and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund local giving for local need. They have already supported over 1,800 local projects by awarding grants to fund local community and voluntary groups who are making a difference to the quality of local community life. The Community Foundation established the Surrey Hills Trust Fund to exclusively help local projects and community groups within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Those raising funds by participating in the Surrey Hills Challenge will enable the Trust Fund to help local projects conserving the AONB and support the people who live, work and enjoy the area. THE DETAILS The Surrey Hills Challenge will take place on Sunday 25th September 2016. ••••• Registration fees per person for ‘The Ultra’ (60km) is £80, ‘The Half’(21km) £35, ‘The Ten’ (10km) £25 and ‘The Five’ (5km) £15. A booking fee of £2 per registration is applicable. ••••• The event is open to everyone. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. ••••• For more information or to register visit www.surreyhillschallenge.com or call 01483 720459 / 542221.

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The iCandy Midnight Edition

Candy believes in breaking barriers, in never accepting limitations. They are a brand renowned for thinking differently and delivering true innovation, with the belief that both practicality and style can be infused seamlessly together. iCandy aim to deliver a pushchair experience which makes caring for a child as smooth as it can be, each and every iCandy creation is designed to enhance a parents daily life. Never satisfied until this vison is realised, passion sweat and tears go into every design until they are certain the pushchair will enrich every life it touches. With such principles at the forefront of their thinking, iCandy have introduced the world to their latest Designer Collection pushchair, the iCandy Midnight Edition. Brimming with features, styled with no compromise, and formed from the highest quality materials, this beautifully crafted collection sets a whole new standard for pushchair excellence. Parents will take pride in the luxurious look of the iCandy Midnight, buts it’s in the handling where the pushchair truly excels… The fluidity a parent feels from that first ever touch, all from the result of master

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engineering, resulting in a seamless ride for baby. Always intent on changing the way society thinks about early parenthood, iCandy constantly challenge the stereotypical mentality which states necessity and practicality should outweigh personal identity and style. iCandy endeavour to make both functionality and style sit beautifully together. Of course, delivering outstanding practicality, quality and safety is at the core of each pushchair design, but iCandy’s primary ambition is to combine these essentials with a flair for the aesthetic, and a bold quest for luxury. This luxurious pushchair also boasts an abundance of features to ensure maximum comfort, simplicity and ease of use. In short, it comprises all the iCandy magic, but with a new, head turning twist. Its colour palette is inspired by opulent evening wear and designer jewellery. “No minor attention to detail is neglected, this means every element of the pushchair is considered. We don’t simply

change the colour of the hood or change a material, every aspect of the pushchair is reworked to ensure we meet the exceptional standards of an iCandy product. The design is based on sharp immaculate tailoring, with rich, deep blues infused throughout. The deep midnight blue frame with rich luxurious fabrics is complimented with sophisticated touches of rose gold. The traces of rose gold are seen throughout the pushchair, with the leatherette handle bar boasting rose gold stitching, whilst the suspension spring also displays a rose gold finish.” The iCandy Design Team. The pushchair has been crafted to an exceptionally high standard and includes features that will respond to the changing needs of both you and baby. When out and about, this pushchair is forever at your assistance, an extra-large shopping basket holds up to 5kgs, whilst a clever elevation function brings the seat higher and closer to increase interaction between parent and child. The elevators can also be used in world facing mode to bring a child closer to the table when out and about in restaurants, cafes or even at home. Reflecting the qualities of high fashion and individuality, Midnight is truly a pushchair which stands out from the crowd.

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FAMILIES AT Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

andarin Oriental Hyde Park, London offers families the best of both worlds. With an unrivalled location offering fashionable Knightsbridge on one side and leafy Hyde Park on the other, families are treated to a weekend in the capital where any wish can come true. From connecting rooms to a host of personalised amenities, parents and kids alike will feel immediately at home… but with five-star service. Below is an outline of services that the hotel offers or can arrange for families staying at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.

Amenities:

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cookie decorating kit and stuffed animals • Baby Bathtub • Children’s bathroom amenities, bathrobes from 4 - 12 • Yuyu bottles kid friendly (caterpillar) • Bottle warmers • High chairs • Baby strollers • In room game consoles • Mini umbrellas • Butler’s team • DVD & CD players • Ipod docking station • 17 metre swimming located within the wellbeing and fitness centre

Babysitting:

• Babysitting services – rock-a-by babysitters and Hopes & Dreams are the two companies that they work with. Concierge can happily assist in making the necessary arrangements.

Dining:

• Children are welcome in all restaurants (The Rosebery Lounge, Bar Boulud and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal) • Tailor-made menus for the little ones in every restaurant with colouring kits available

Additional services available on request

• Alcohol removal service • Luggage storage • Pay TV channel blocking • Croquet set available upon request to set up on the Terrace • Easter Egg Hunt and Scavenger Hunt • VIP access to Harrods Grotto at Christmas • Riding with the Riding School of Hyde Park • Family day outings arranged by the team to explore the city and the nearby parks, as well as day trips (i.e Harry Potter Studios etc)

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For reservations please call 020 7235 2000 or email molon-sales@mohg.com molon-reservations@mohg.com ••••• For further information or to book your event, please contact the Events Team on molon-events@mohg.com or telephone 020 7201 3772. 66 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7LA www.mandarinoriental.com/london

From connecting rooms to a host of personalised amenities, parents and kids alike will feel immediately at home… but with five-star service

Children’s Parties by Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park creates sophisticated and bespoke parties that will make every child’s fantasy a reality, from Pirates of the Mandarin with epic adventures, to enchanted Fairy Forests, where dreams really do come true! Keeping an eye on their younger visitors, they specialise in: • Christenings • First year celebrations • Birthday • Bar Mitzvahs • Bat Mitzvahs • Sweet 16 The newly refurbished beautiful Carlyle Room, with state-of-the-art retractable wall, is the perfect location to create momentous celebrations with a real WOW factor for children of all ages. The Carlyle Room is suitable for up to 80 guests with production or 200 for a reception. For clients with larger parties, the beautiful Ballroom is suitable for 200 guests for a dinner dance or 400 for a reception. A minimum number of guests may apply. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s parties include: • A dedicated co-ordinator to assist you in creating a memorable party • Quirky non-alcoholic “mocktails” and cocktails on arrival • Tailor-made family favourite canapés for our mini-Mandarin’s sophisticated palates • Bespoke themes, characters and adventures Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s new outside catering service allows them to bring their legendary experience to your private home or your unique venue of choice.

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Child Modelling:

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o you think your child has what it takes to be a child model? Modelling can be a fantastic, social and fun experience for children of any age. Every parent thinks that their child is the most beautiful, but what if everyone else seems to thinks so too? Does that mean he or she is a potential child model? The world of child modelling isn’t all glamour. You need to be quite realistic about what a shoot involves. There is a lot of waiting around so parents should be well prepared with plenty of books and games. And even if your child gets a job, there is still no guarantee the pictures will be used. For commercials, they tend to book a variety of ‘types’ of children, not deciding until the day who they will use.

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And above all, make sure everyone is enjoying it. If your child stops having fun - don’t continue just because you want them to. To find a reputable agency, it pays to do a little homework. Contact advertising agencies, magazines, catalogues and clothing companies to see which agencies they use regularly. If poss­ible, visit the agency. 5 6 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

Avoid agencies advertising for children; a genuine agency will have enough children applying to them not to advertise

Your agency will send the model book out to clients; set up auditions, or ‘castings’; organise payment (and take around 25% commission) and secure you a licence. The licence is a Government requirement for all children aged from six months to 16 years. It is applied for through your Local Education Authority regardless of whether your child has started school. LEA requirements can vary from area to area, but generally

a licence will enable your child to work between 20 to 30 times over a sixmonth period. The money can vary – from £40 a job to thousands. The average rate is £40 an hour, but you will also get paid for castings (around £25). Advertising pays considerably more than editorial work but it is also much harder to get.

Here are some of the best modelling agencies locally, for kids. All that’s left is to get practicing that pose... Bonnie & Betty Agency Tel: 020 8676 6294 Bruce and Brown Tel: 020 7624 7333 Kids London Tel: 020 7924 9595 Norrie Carr Agency Tel: 020 7253 1771 Urban Angel Tel: 0870 871 0045

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• Choose your agency carefully. A good model agency will save you time and stress, and help your child’s modelling career, helping you find the best jobs for your child, making sure their needs are put first and the law is complied with. • Don’t waste money on professional photos when applying to agencies. A good model agency will need only to see snapshots to decide whether your child has potential. • Avoid agencies advertising for children; a genuine agency will have enough children applying to them not to advertise. • Don’t rush into signing a contract. Genuine agencies will always want to meet your child in person and will let you read any paperwork in your own time. • Visit the website of the National Network for Children in Employment & Entertainment (NCEE) for more information on the employment of school-age children. • Be realistic. If you don’t want your child to work during school time, she’s unlikely to get work as most shoots will occur during the working day.

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Save the date, lose the fat! CoolSculpting Day 2016

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e are excited to announce that we are holding a CoolSculpting Consultation Day on Wednesday 7th September. With complimentary consultations with our body contouring specialists, Jennifer and Vicky, and exclusive offers, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to reclaim their figure in time for party season. Our Senior Aesthetic Nurse Janine Scott who has years of experience with CoolSculpting will also be available on

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the day for consultations and advice. In addition, you will have the chance to see the treatment in action and meet experts from CoolSculpting who can answer any questions you may have.

Spaces are very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment on

01932 849552.

What Is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is currently the #1 non-surgical fat reduction treatment in the world with millions of treatments performed across the globe. This is the original fatfreezing treatment and uses a process called cryolipolysis to permanently destroy fat cells. The area of unwanted fat is gently drawn into a vacuum where it is exposed to a very low temperature. ‘This causes the targeted fat cells to become unstable which triggers their natural death. Whilst this temperature will damage the fat cells, it is not cool enough to damage any surrounding tissues. Over the next few months, the body will naturally remove the dead fat cells via the lymphatic system, leaving you with a defined figure. What we love about CoolSculpting is that the treatment can be used all over the body. Common treatment areas include: • Stomach • Arms • Inner thighs • Love handles Our practitioners will work with you to put together a bespoke treatment plan to help you feel and look your very best.

Introducing the CoolMini

We are thrilled that we are now able to remove fat from smaller problem areas with our new CoolMini treatment. Our skilled aestheticians can now treat double chins, knee fat and axillary puff – that troublesome bit of fat between the top of the bra and armpit.

Before and After CoolSculpting

Double Treatment for Double Chins

For the ultimate double chin treatment why not combine CoolSculpting with ULTRAcel? ULTRAcel is a noninvasive skin tightening treatment which uses ultrasound and radiofrequency to lift and tighten the jowl area. This will further enhance the results of your CoolSculpting treatment and rejuvenate the area.

Why Light Touch?

• We’re a CoolSculpting centre of excellence • Exceptional expertise with a team of medical practitioners, experienced aestheticians and a nutritionist • Multi-award winning clinic • Industry-leading results

Before and After CoolSculpting

Book your complimentary consultation today! THE DETAILS

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irsty Duffy is a TV presenter and most recently on Channel Five’s The Wright Stuff. She has finished maternity leave after having her baby just over a year ago. During that time she has travelled with her partner actor Ben Richards best known for Footballers Wives, The Bill, The Full Monty, and currently playing Ben Bradley in the popular Soap Holly Oaks. Ben is now taking the lead in the smash hit musical The Body Guard alongside soul sensation Beverley Knight. With the press night and Red Carpet event coming up Kirsty was very keen to refresh her look, so Academy Salon in Cobham came to her rescue. Kirsty said “I chose my dress first then decided on hair and makeup”. Her vision was a 60s Bardot look, more hair, bright nails, flawless makeup with black flick on her eyes and strong Before coloured lips. Kirsty’s hair was shoulder length with brown roots and dry bleached ends. Natalie Evans, Salon Consultant at Academy gave her a full head of highlights. She then added 4 boxes of Système Volume from Balmain Paris Hair Couture to create more volume and length. For the actual event Kirsty wanted even more length which was created with a Clip-In Weft Set from Balmain. Attached in minutes this piece really helped to finish her luxurious look.

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As Kirsty was wearing a black dress she decided on bright pink nails and toes. After a manicure, gel was applied - a bright vivid colour, Ginky Pink from Bio-sculpture.

Kirsty with Academy Glam Squad

Manicurists were Carolyn Witcomb-Bell and Danielle Stewart from Academy Beauty.

Over to Katie Ormrod for makeup, she created a perfect dewy foundation with strong eyes and bold lips for her statement finished look!

Kirtsy’s hair could also have been created with other pieces from the Balmain range including The Half-Wig and the Hair Dress. Ask at any of the Academy salons if you want to know more!! Academy is one of the leading Award Winning Salon groups in Surrey. Well-known for innovative hair cuts and colours for the entire family. All the salon teams are friendly, professional and passionate about creating the very best hair style to suit your life style and help you to look amazing! The group continues to grow with a fifth salon opening in Weybridge in September. Salv Mulé Group Salon Director, “I am so proud of the success of the group. Without our amazing team this success would never have been possible. Each individual is fantastic in their own right, there is always a great buzz and everything we do is a team effort. The concept of the Academy Salons group is great hair in comfortable, contemporary surroundings with the client’s wishes being of the utmost importance. Weybridge is the perfect place to continue to develop our brand. We will offer a full service of hair, beauty and lifestyle.” The five Academy Salons are recruiting at all levels at the moment - please email careers@academysalons.com. THE DETAILS

I was quite ill at the end of my pregnancy and ended up on bed rest for the last few months! I gained 3 stone, I have lost 1 stone with 2 to go! The Academy team have helped me feel like me again. I really love my look, my added hair makes me feel so glamorous and confident and it really complements my dress! I’m just raring to go now! - Kirtsty Duffy

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Kirsty ready for the Red Carpet!

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Glow with the flow By Katie Wright, Press Association

U Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Bronzing Fluid, available from QVC

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and daubing liberally: “When nless you’ve applying bronzer, it’s always been best to apply it where the holidaying sun would naturally catch in warmer the skin,” Jackson says. Two weeks in the sun can work wonders for your climes, there hasn’t been “Think around your complexion - as long as you use adequate SPF - but nearly enough sun to hairline, down the nose, long-haul travel can also take a toll. Two weeks of nightly actually catch a tan this cheeks and chin. This Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery year (sigh), but that way you get the most Ampoules, £86 for 60, however, promises to counteract doesn’t mean you have to natural, sun-kissed effect.” the complexion jet lag. These small but mighty resort to full-body fakeUrban Decay Beached capsules contain actives that reduce redness, while tanning. Bronzing make-up Bronzer in Bronzed, increasing suppleness and the skin’s ability to has come a long way from £20 (www.urbandecay. defend against stressors like tiredness the one-shade-fits-all powders co.uk); Bourjois Mat Illusion of the past, and there’s now a Bronzing Powder, £7.99 (www. glow-inducing solution for everyone, boots.com); Real Techniques even if you’re naturally porcelain pale. Retractable Bronzer Brush, £13.99 Here’s the make-up artists’ advice on the best (www.boots.com) new bronzers and how to apply them like a pro...

MEET YOUR MATTE

“Powder bronzers generally give more of a matte finish, which is great for oilier complexions,” says Sascha Jackson, UK head make-up artist for Stila. She recommends that bronzing beginners choose “a shade lighter than you think you need. You can always build the colour intensity as you go,” Jackson adds. “It’s easier to apply more, than it is to tone down.” And it’s not a case of grabbing a big brush 6 4 A U G UST 2 0 1 6

HOW GLOW CAN YOU GO?

“Bronzer should enhance a tan, or warm the skin for a healthy glow,” says make-up artist Lisa Prostamo, who advises that those with warmer or darker skin tones should try a shimmering bronzer, while “fair, untanned skins should avoid shimmer finishes. If the powder has a light shimmer finish, apply to the cheeks to create a pretty glow, and don’t forget the neck and decolletage - bronzer should be applied to this area to balance the face, for a natural,

Rosie for Autograph Insta Glow Matte Bronzer in Summer Solstice, available from marksandspencer.com

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Bagsy Ray of Sunshine Perfect Glow Bronzing Powder Light Medium, available from FeelUnique.com

authentic finish.” MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzing Powder in Golden Rinse, £26.50 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk); Rosie for Autograph Insta Glow Matte Bronzer in Summer Solstice, £20 (www.marksandspencer. com); Bagsy Ray of Sunshine Perfect Glow Bronzing Powder in Light Medium, £12 (FeelUnique.com); EcoTools Blending and Bronzing Brush, currently reduced to £7.49 from £9.99 (www.superdrug.com)

CREAM OF THE CROP

If you prefer a dewy foundation look rather than matte, try a cream bronzer. “Cream bronzers offer more coverage, and can be applied sparingly over the face and neck to enliven a tan, or under cheekbones to contour the cheeks,” advises Prostamo. Use your index finger to dot the bronzer in the desired area, then your middle finger to blend out. Avon Glow Bronzing Multi-Stick in Glowing Nude, £8 (www.avon. uk.com); Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural, £22 (www.illamasqua.com)

tila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer, available from stila.co.uk.

Illamasqua Gleam in Supernatural, available from illamasqua.com

The Real Techniques Retractable Bronzer Brush, available from boots.com

LIQUID DREAMS

Nars Liquid Laguna Bronzer, available from narscosmetics.co.uk

“Liquid bronzers tend to be more sheer and can be applied before foundation,” explains Jackson. “I love applying liquid EcoTools Blending and Bronzing Brush, Bourjois Mat Illusion bronzers with a damp Beautyblender, as you available from Bronzing Powder, can achieve a gorgeous, gentle sun-kissed glow superdrug.com. available from Boots by stippling a small amount onto the skin. Apply sparingly on areas of the face where the sun naturally hits,” Prostamo advises. “Apply a little at a time and build up to the intensity desired.” Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer, £24 (www.stila. co.uk); Nars Liquid Laguna Bronzer, £26.50 (www.narscosmetics.co.uk); Liz Earle Sheer Skin Loved Fearne Cotton’s corkscrew curls at the Glamour Tint Bronzing Fluid, £24.50, QVC (available June 30; Women of the Year Awards? Well you won’t need a perm www.qvcuk.com); Beautyblender Classic Sponge, £16 to get them, just the BaByliss Tight Curls Wand, £25 (www. (www.boots.co.uk) babyliss.co.uk). “After blow-drying with volumising mousse, work in inch-wide square sections starting at the nape of CUSTOMISE YOUR COMPLEXION the neck, mist with hair spray then wind the hair around Liquid bronzers don’t have to go straight onto your face the length of the wand,” says Paul Percival, who created - there’s a new generation of highly pigmented formulas Fearne’s look. “Hold for several seconds then release. intended for mixing with other products. Use the back of While the curl is still warm, use your fingers to break your hand as a palette and mix a drop at a time into your the curl up a little; this adds texture.” usual moisturiser or foundation, to create a custom blend perfect for your complexion. Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Sunkissed, £34 (www.spacenk.com); Clinique Sun-kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker, £23 (www.clinique.co.uk)

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Faking it… W

e should be relaxing in glorious sunshine right about now, but it’s fair to say this summer’s been a washout so far, with more than its fair share of wind, rain and even flooding. With sunbathing opportunities so few and far between, it’s time to hit the bottle - the self-tan bottle, that is. The good news is this year’s also brought, well, a flood of new products that will help you get your glow on in no time. Whether you’re a self-tan newbie or practically a pro, here are the best ways to fake it this summer...

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Think self-tanning involves a ton of prep, hours slathering on a smelly potion and then a long wait while precariously trying to avoid staining everything you touch? Think again: the latest crop of express products get the job done in record time. Sienna X HIT Express Tan, £24.95, is a ‘high intensity’ lotion that washes off after 60 minutes and develops over the next two to eight hours (www.sienna-x. co.uk). Even faster, NKD SKN Pre-Shower Tan, £13.99, washes off after 10 minutes and can be used every time you shower to grow your glow gradually (www.superdrug.com). And last year’s big tan hit, St St Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Golden Glow Medium, Superdrug

Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Golden Glow, currently reduced to £9.66 from £14.50, is back with a darker medium shade (www.boots.com). Applied like a shower gel, it gives a deeper tan in just three minutes, and comes with the Kardashian seal of approval.

NATURAL FORCES

The active ingredient in most selftanning products is a chemical form of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which can dry out the skin. A new generation of naturally derived actives are revolutionising the sector, however. Skinny Tan Self Tan Mousse, £21.99, which uses DHA extracted from the brassica napus plant, has become Superdrug’s fastest-selling tanning product (www.superdrug.com). Dr Organic has launched a range of Moroccan Glow Self Tan Mousses, £14.99, available in light, medium and dark (www.hollandandbarrett. com).Incredibly simple to use, Tan-Luxe Hydrating Self

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OPI has teamed up with Scandal star Kerry Washington on its latest collection inspired by the White House-set TV drama. The actress, recently named the brand’s first creative ambassador, helped develop and name the 12 new shades, from the creamy nude of Pale, to the punchy magenta of Madam President. £12.50 each www.johnlewis.com

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Tan-Luxe Hydrating Self-Tan Water, available from qvcuk.com

Tan Water, £25, is a world-first. A clear active-infused liquid that you spray on and don’t even have to rub in; just let it dry and watch the colour develop over two to four hours (www.qvcuk.com).

TANNING LOVING CARE

Turning your skin a suitably sun-kissed shade may be the primary goal of these liquid-gold lotions, but a new wave of hybrid products combine tanning effects with skinEASY DOES IT protecting properties. Vita If it’s the bottles of messy lotion and the Liberata Marula Dry Oil Self difficulty of trying to reach every inch of your Tan, £39, is the world’s first body that puts you off at-home bronzing, try self-tan with SPF 50, making one of these clever tools. it safe to use in the sun, PHD Self Tanner Light, £19.94, is a and is packed with African spray that comes with an extendible arm, marula oil that drenches skin PHD Self Tanner so you won’t have to bend over or contort with moisture (www.spacenk. Light, available from yourself to reach those remote spots (www. com). Dove DermaSpa phdskincare.co.uk phdskincare.co.uk). Similarly, the Got Summer Revived LightYour Back Tan Applicator Mitt, £14.99, is Medium Gradual Self Tan Body a reusable velour mitt that’s designed for Lotion, currently reduced to £3.39 dispersing product evenly across your back, from £6.99, contains the highest levels and comes from the same brand that brought of moisture-boosting glycerine you us the post-tan Bronzie jumpsuit, £39.99 can find on the high street, while St (www.bronzieuk.com).For tanning on the go, Moriz Develop Velvet Finish Tanning Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Tanning Wipes, Gel, £7.99, delivers intense hydration £3.50, are infused with the celeb-favourite glowalongside natural-looking colour giver - perfect for holidays, festivals and pre-night(www.superdrug.com). out touch-ups (available later in July; www.superdrug.com).

FACE TIME

Tan-Luxe Illuminating Serum Self Tan Facial Drops, available from qvcuk.com

If you don’t want to go the whole hog with a full-body treatment, a touch of customisable ‘fake-up’ on your face will make a world of difference. Tan-Luxe Illuminating Serum Self Tan Facial Drops, £31, is great for beginners. Mix a couple of drops with your usual moisturiser on the back of your hand and apply in the morning or evening to see a touch of tan develop over several days (www.qvcuk.com). Vita Liberata Self Tanning Anti-Age Serum, £29, is also made for blending with your face cream, and comes with a host of complexionboosting actives that promote collagen production and skin regeneration (www.spacenk.com).

Tried & tested

Vita Liberata Marula Dry Oil Self Tan, available from Space NK

Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Light-Medium Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion, available from Superdrug

Vita Liberata Self Tanning Anti-Age Serum, Space Nk

Tili box, available from qvcuk.com

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Everyone longs to find the perfect eye cream. Our testers eye up the competition... Nurture Replenish Eye Serum

More of a paste than a cream, gel or lotion, this is unlike any eye cream I’ve used before. It’s pleasant and easy to apply, absorbing instantly and, over time, helping to visibly lift and firm the delicate area.” 4/5 £11.95 (www.healthspan.co.uk)

Sanctuary Wake Up & Revive Eye “This cool and calming eye serum is a real winner - especially considering the price. A thin pencil tip means there’s no risk of over-saturating delicate skin, and helps the product last longer. Particularly handy as a travel 5/5 companion for long-haul flights.” £14 (www.sanctuary.com)

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“With an instant cooling sensation and smooth finish, this cream glides on beautifully and feels like a make-up primer. Plus, after a few weeks, I’ve noticed the skin around my eyes looks smoother, so it’s worth 4/5 splashing out on.” £35 (www.vivderma.com)

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Austrian kitchen manufacturer launches Showroom in UK PURISTIC, URBAN, TIMELESS: INTERNATIONAL DESIGN MEETS TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT

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ituated in Clerkenwell’s trendy design quarter, Steininger’s new showroom offers luxurious kitchens, combining design function and emotion. “Aesthetics have function”, says Martin Steininger, owner and designer. This modern trend setting company is owner-operated and

produces luxurious hand-crafted products, with a passion and flare for technical and aesthetic details. The combination of tradition and custom-made workmanship is the basis for their beautifully timeless kitchen architecture. Incorporating elegant materials such as real stone, solid concrete and aluminium, mixed with intelligent functionality

which includes a revolving herb bed, then followed by the aluminium kitchen SLIM in 2008, the stone kitchen BLOCK in 2009, and the concrete kitchen PURE 2010. Later launching MODUL in 2012, and together with Alberto Minotti, ROCK was born in 2014, Finally, the most recent edition the Steininger series is the outdoor kitchen ROCK.AIR which was showcased at -15 degrees in Zillertal, Austria in early 2016. In 2013, with the addition of the new Managing Partner and Director, Harald Aichinger, Steininger International was launched, Haralds vision was to build up the business domain, and working together with Martin, to expand globally. Harald, coming from an entrepreneurial family, learned about business from the ground up. Studying economics in Vienna and Lyon, he then went abroad to develop his knowledge of different markets and cultures. Back in Austria, Harald took over and overhauled his grandparent’s ceramic factory, before successfully selling it. Harald is now completely devoted to the top quality products of Steininger and the ever growing expansion of the company. Today the Steininger brand is being noticed all over the world, from Dubai to Vienna and Milan to New York.

STEININGER kitchens stand for unique design and incorporate professional functionality

International sales manager Harald Aichinger (left), orientation and Austrian owner and designer Martin Steininger (right)

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and a unique design, is how they are able to execute their strong independent character and lasting perfection. Steininger Masterpieces are brought to life in their headquarters in Upper Austria, where the company was founded over 80 years ago. Martin Steininger started learning about carpentry at a young age in his father’s workshop. However, it soon became clear that skilled handicraft alone was not enough for him. Martin began studying new production techniques, refining materials and seeking to make contact with notable designers and architects such as, Adolf Loos and Joseph Hoffmann, during which time, his style grew and matured immensely. Kitchens are the core of Martin Steininger’s Designed Masterpieces, starting with PURE in 2007,

International design orientation meets traditional handicraft Photographers: Robert Gortana, Albert Schwentner / Copyright Pictures: steininger.masterpieces GmbH

THE DETAILS Showroom in London 104-11, Goswell Road, 4th Floor, London, EC1V7DH ••••• london@steininger-masterpieces.com Opening hours: Mo – Fr 9am – 5.30pm T 0044 (0) 207 490 74 38 M 0044 (0) 748 450 70 78 www.steininger-masterpieces.com

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Plantation shutters for your home

Having over 15 years experience in the Shutters and Blinds industry, Home County Shutters offer unrivalled personal service throughout London and the Home Counties.

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hey understand the different requirements each household needs and their Shutter Design Experts will listen, discuss and help you choose the right shutter style, shutter range and colour for your home. Whether it be a Victorian Bay, Traditional Sash and Case or a more contemporary look you are after, they will have all the right options for you with six ranges consisting of real wood, waterproof and MDF shutters. There are many reasons why you might be looking for shutters for your home. • Privacy Shutters can be a discreet and effective way to ensure your privacy at home. • Light Control Where curtains give you the option to shut out the sunlight – or not – shutters can give you the best of both worlds, offering degrees of shade. This lets you take advantage of the natural daylight available for your room, instead of closing it out altogether. • Insulation Bitter cold and draughty windows can make for an uncomfortable experience in the winter. When it’s not practical to replace your windows, it might be worth considering the use of shutters to help keep the cold out. After all, your shutters will add another layer of protection between you and the elements! • Noise reduction Properly designed and fitted shutters can help to reduce noise from the outside from spoiling your enjoyment of your home. • Style You can use new shutters to add character and style to a room. Even in those awkward little places you thought you couldn’t do anything with. • Comfort Beautifully designed and professionally installed shutters can help you feel more comfortable in your home because that’s what matters isn’t it? You, your home and your enjoyment of living in it. Plantation shutters as home

improvement. Their experienced installers have an eye for detail and will leave your home clean and tidy, also demonstrating how best to operate and look after your shutters. They usually quote a delivery time of 8-10 weeks depending on the detail and complexity of your order. During this time they will keep you up to date with progress. This is all part of the personal service they offer at Home County Shutters. They are so confident with the Shutters they supply, and their installer workmanship, they offer an all inclusive 3 year guarantee. If you mention Life magazines you can also take advantage of a 10% discount. If you happen to need them they have a fantastic after care service that will respond to your needs promptly and efficiently.

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It’s your dough, so before buying make sure you’ve

seen it on show If you have ever come across media adverts from double glazing companies implying that their prices will be cheaper allegedly because they do not have a showroom, their products may well be cheaper, but ask yourself why?

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t could be that they only employ sub-contract fitters prepared to work for minimum wages, or may-be they are using cheaper window, door or conservatory products? For your own sake, do think carefully about the consequences of being unable to see the double glazing products you are considering buying displayed in a showroom before you order. If you cannot see what you are thinking of buying, can you be certain what the window or door or conservatory you will actually get

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will look like or will be made out of if you opt for the “cheapest” quote? Given the significant investment required when double glazing part or all of your property or adding an extension onto your home, it is worth seriously considering only dealing with a company that has a showroom containing well-made high quality, properly fitted products, as you get to see what you are buying, before you buy it. Also, if you do not get what you ordered, or the quality you were

expecting, you then have somewhere easily accessible to go back to, as if need-be you’ll be able to compare what got fitted with what is on display in the showroom. For example, if you visit the Hazlemere Group’s High Wycombe 8,000 square foot showroom in Wellington Road on Cressex Business Park, or their Welwyn Garden City showroom in Hertfordshire on the Mundells Industrial Estate you will be able see on display a wide range of UPVC, aluminium and composite doors in lots of configurations and finishes, various double glazed window systems, aluminium and UPVC conservatories, orangeries,

in High Wycombe, but as it is already well established and paid for, it is not a cost that needs to be passed onto Hazlemere’s thousands of satisfied customers. Hazlemere see their showrooms, and the industry leading home improvement experts they employ, as essential parts of their customer service. Both are accessible six days a week - before, and after purchase, with the High Wycombe showroom also open every Sunday 10am to 1pm. Given Hazlemere Windows, Doors and Conservatories offer a no obligation quotation and free consultation (whether at your home or in one of their showrooms at your convenience),

If you visit the Hazlemere Group’s High Wycombe 8,000 square foot showroom in Wellington Road on Cressex Business Park, or their Welwyn Garden City showroom in Hertfordshire on the Mundells Industrial Estate you, will be able see on display a wide range of UPVC, aluminium and composite doors in lots of configurations and finishes roof lantern lights, bi-folding doors, solid roof extensions, as well as roofline cladding, plastic guttering, UPVC fascias and soffits etc. Trading since April 1985, most of Hazlemere’s experienced home improvement consultants have over two decades of industry expertise, and are on hand to give anyone who visits the showroom, or calls on 01344 989938 during opening hours, free expert help and advice, whether or not in the end you decide to buy anything from Hazlemere Windows, Doors and Conservatories. Most double glazing firms do not manufacture, but simply supply and fit. As independent manufacturers and installers Hazlemere Windows are not tied to any particular double glazing system or product, so are able to genuinely advise you what is the best solution for your particular home and for your specific requirements. Hazlemere may not always be the least expensive on the market, but, as with most things in life “you get what you pay for”. They will not compromise the quality of their products, and pride themselves in their robust 10 year guarantee, not only that they will deliver it in a timely fashion when their dedicated service engineers are called out, but you can be reassured that they will be around to do so in future, given they own their entire premises in South Bucks, including their Head Office, 38,000 square foot Factory and Showroom. It is true that they have a large adjacent showroom

why not take advantage of their decades of experience when choosing the right product and home improvement partner for your property?

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CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK The Refectory collection defines the “modern classic kitchen”.

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efectory is a modern interpretation inspired by monastic dinning rooms, prep school dining halls, and Ivy League and English University eating quarters. The furniture in the Refectory collection has inset doors with a simple stepped profile. The Collection features signature pieces inspired by antique English icebox designs using hand selected quartered white oak. Hand brushed fitted cabinetry provides character scale and proportion. The simple stepped detailing, large architectural moldings, and our signature oversized latches combine to suit the modern grand homes of today. It’s our take on creating the perfect transitional space.

The simple stepped detailing, large architectural moldings, and our signature oversized latches combine to suit the modern grand homes of today The hardware in the Collection has been designed by Christopher Peacock and finished in polished nickel. Specifically, the chunky icebox roller latches and strap hinges are a

modern interpretation of a classic. “The hardware in the refectory collection had to be beautiful as well adhere to this notion of scale that is inherent in it. I think of the hardware as cabinet jewellery and, as such, the character of the room is often defined by the choices made. It is important that it function well within a hectic modern family,” said Christopher Peacock. THE DETAILS For further information you can find them at: Christopher Peacock Unit 113 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, London SW10 0XE ••••• Telephone: 020 7100 4423 Email: london@peacockhome.com

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INSPIRED living world, including their own suppliers in China and India, and specialising in custom-made furnishings for people who want something different, special or simply unique. ‘The library of books and samples are enormous ,and if you can’t find what you are looking for, it probably doesn’t exist!’ The interior design service covers everything, including measuring up, estimating fabric, choosing fabrics, trimmings, blinds, poles and tracks. They also make the curtains and blinds in their workroom at the Epsom shop and provide a professional fitting service. An interior design consultation only costs £50 and if your total order is worth

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pecialists in curtain fabric, interior design, making up and fitting, Fabric World is a family business that has been established for 40 years, they have two fabric shops in Epsom and Croydon, Surrey. Stocking over 4000 designer fabrics for curtains, blind, soft furnishings and upholstery where their experienced staff will discuss your requirements and advise you on measurements, fabrics, fittings and accessories. Their expert interior designers offer an excellent personal service covering Surrey and London. Designers visit your home with a huge range of designer fabric samples and discuss with you curtains, blinds and your tailor made interior design scheme. Also offering a complete fitting service so that your curtains and blinds are fitted to a professional standard. The Epsom fabric shop has curtain making workrooms where a professional and expert team of curtain makers create all styles of curtains and blinds. They have collectively worked for Fabric World for nearly a century.

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£500 or more the cost is refunded. The Designer works on the curtain and soft furnishing interior design aspects, and also work in partnership with other Designers and Architects who take on complete house renovations and need to outsource to companies such as Fabric World for soft furnishings. With a wealth of experience they have helped and advised thousands of customers who come back repeatedly! THE DETAILS

fabrics, 500 samples of wallpaper, paint charts and blind and curtain books so you can touch and feel samples to help you achieve the look that you have always wanted. They share and advise on exclusive curtain, interior design and soft furnishing ideas and listen to your ideas to create your own unique style. Sourcing fabrics from all corners of the

Epsom Tel: 01372 723640 15 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RL Opposite Station Approach (parking for 20 cars) ••••• Croydon Tel: 020 8688 6282 6 – 10 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AA

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FARROW & BALL reimagines three iconic wallpapers in new colours

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n celebration of its 70th year, British craftsmen in paint and paper Farrow & Ball has reimagined three of its most beloved wallpapers in tantalising new colourways, exclusively available through showrooms and online. Encompassing a geometric, damask and smallscale print, the timeless designs have been given a fresh lease of life using nine new additions to the Farrow & Ball colour palette. Originally found in Josephine Bonaparte’s bed

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chamber as a silk fabric, Bumble Bee is among Farrow & Ball’s earliest papers and was originally launched in 2000. Featuring an enchanting myriad of bumble bees and sprinkled with polka dots, the design will continue to inspire a beguiling sense of playfulness in the new colourways of Peignoir and Shadow White, Cromarty and Yeabridge Green and Vardo and Cromarty. Inspired by a 19th century design, the boldly brave Tessella has become a modern classic for Farrow & Ball. The unique interlocking mosaic pattern remains confidently poised in the new colourways of Yeabridge Green and Shadow White, Vardo and Inchyra Blue and Peignoir and Worsted. Named after the Norfolk hamlet where the original wallpaper was printed, Silvergate is a bold, swirling 19th century English pattern. The perennially popular design has been updated in the sumptuous and striking colourways of Yeabridge Green and Cromarty, Inchyra Blue and Vardo and Peignoir and Shadow White. A fitting tribute to the company’s rich heritage, the papers are made in the same way as all Farrow & Ball artisanal wallpapers. The designs are traditionally block printed using real Farrow & Ball paints, creating papers with exceptional beauty and a uniquely textured appearance. The new colourways are exclusively available to purchase from Farrow & Ball showrooms. Local showroom 15 High St, Esher KT10 9RL. Phone: 01372 477129

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he best kitchens don’t just look beautiful, but they behave beautifully too. That’s what international interiors company Neptune believe, and it’s a belief that’s felt in every inch of its exquisitely crafted kitchens. Timeless in style, thoughtful in design, uncompromising in quality, these are kitchens to last a lifetime. Founded in 1996, Neptune is an award-winning British interiors and lifestyle brand with stores across the UK and Europe, including our very own in the heart of Weybridge. For those who are yet to discover Neptune, theirs is a world of beautifully hand-crafted furniture, textiles and accessories for the home and garden. Design wise, they’re perhaps most known for kitchens with their heirloomworthy dressers not far behind. Their trademark ‘look’ is British. Refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. And they’re certainly most respected for their commitment to craft and quality. Never will you find chipboard in a Neptune piece, nor will you see MDF, ever. Put simply, they make things they’re proud of, and want you to be too. Neptune’s kitchen collection consists of four signature designs: Chichester, Suffolk, Henley and Limehouse, and each comes with a lifetime guarantee. Chichester is a classic English design with cockbead moulding and has a simple perfection to it. The pared-back Suffolk takes its cue from the Shaker movement and shows a real discipline to design. The almost regal Henley kitchen is crafted entirely from solid oak and includes some rather impressive curved cabinetry. The Limehouse is the sleek one. The most obviously contemporary, it’s full of hidden secrets like a pullout spice rack and white stone prisms that act as drawer dividers. The one thing they all have in common is a wonderful amount of choice. From paint colours and types of cabinetry to work surfaces and even hardware, together with your dedicated kitchen designer you can create the kitchen you’ve always wanted. All of these beautiful collections and more are available to view at the Neptune Weybridge store or online at www.neptuneweybridge.com. And for a limited time only, receive a complementary sink cabinet worth up to £975 when you spend £8,000 or more on kitchen furniture. Full terms and conditions are available in store. THE DETAILS Neptune Weybridge, 10 Church Street, Weybridge Surrey, KT13 8DX ••••• 01932 901234 www.neptuneweybridge.com

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Living in Luxury

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ommissioned by their client to create a glamourous, inviting and luxurious home on the prestigious private estate of St Georges Hill in Weybridge, the design team at Concept Interiors, led by Design Director Samantha Morgan, began working on the schemes whilst the build was still in its initial stages. This was to ensure that the design for the entire property flowed seamlessly throughout each of the spaces, whilst still giving each room its own identity. Using a combination of sumptuous textures and sophisticated finishes they have created a finished property that is luxurious and impacting, yet manages to remain warm and inviting despite its large scale. The Kitchen Family Room mixes gentle grey tones with tactile and elegant fabrics, working beautifully with the sleek kitchen cabinets and statement stone island. Cleverly concealed behind a kitchen door is the leisure complex, featuring an envy inducing bespoke bar and wine room with back lit glass & stone, an entertaining space, gym, spa & pool. Each space has been designed to have its own wow factor, from the Master Bedroom, which takes its design inspiration from the iconic Chanel quilting, to the ground floor cloakroom with its two meter high cascading crystal wall lights. The Drawing Room has an icy elegance, featuring panelled mirror walls, bespoke high gloss furniture and venetian glass lights. Concept Interiors have effortlessly

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balanced the cool tones and mirrored surfaces with soft velvets and stunning silks, resulting in a truly breath-taking room that oozes glamour and sophistication. The study is unashamedly dark and masculine, using hints of gold to contrast against the black finishes and the book matched marble flooring. The design team chose to use antique mirror and polished gold detailing in the bespoke joinery to add more drama and finished off the space by tastefully accessorising in a combination of black and gold. In stark contrast to this, Her Master En-suite is overtly feminine. The bath tub is upholstered in white ostrich leather with Swarovski crystal buttoning and finished with a Rose Ogee pink marble top. The large walk in shower has a crystal chandelier shower head and the bathroom fixtures have crystal details. The glamour is continued in the stunning curved, gloss white vanity unit with leather panels and stone worktop and the vanity mirror is equally striking, with its leather and chrome detailing and crystal wall lights, all enhanced with a gorgeous pink marble wall frame.

THE DETAILS 131-135 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 9LB ••••• T: 01932 241380 www.concept-interior.co.uk

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Antler Homes showhome at Lansdown Place

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ome hunters looking to buy a one of a kind new home in picturesque Claygate can visit a stunning new Antler Homes showhome at Lansdown Place. Bowood House, the six-bedroom detached showhome will be unveiled to anticipated visitors over the weekend of August 13th, and represents the quality finish and high standards of the two bespoke homes being built on Ruxley Ridge. Set over three floors, Elgin House and Bowood House are both six-bedroom detached houses, benefitting from spacious flexible living arrangements, open plan kitchen family rooms, separate utilities and a second floor media room. Speaking of the upcoming showhome launch, Sales & Marketing Director for Antler Homes, Denise Stewart, said: “Opening a showhome is always an exciting occasion, especially when you have a special house like Bowood House. “This is a unique home that provides a wow-factor as soon as you walk through the door. It’s a fantastic family space, and also offers the perfect place for those who love to entertain guests and host family and friends. “Claygate is an incredibly aspirational area in which to live, and we’ve already seen strong interest in both properties. The area has a great selection of both state

and private schools on its doorstep, which is an important factor when families with younger children are considering their next move. “Both of these homes are superb examples of luxury executive homes finished to Antler’s high standards, and we’re delighted with the showhome. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to Lansdown Place over the coming weeks and showing them around. We hope they will be as impressed as we are.” Both Elgin House and Bowood House are now available to buy at Lansdown Place, with prices starting from £2.1m.

CGIs of Elgin House and Bowood House at Antler Homes’ Lansdown Place

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