BARNETT HILL HOTEL After joining the renowned Alexander Hotels brand, Barnett Hill Country House Hotel is now a lovingly restored Queen Anne Style Mansion, nestled in 26 acres of beautifully kept gardens with unparalleled views of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty See page 16
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he most astonishing cars ever produced, a line-up of world-famous luxury brands, and one of the UK’s most beautiful historic settings. That’s the very successful recipe for the world-famous Concours of Elegance, which is coming to Hampton Court Palace from 31st August – 2 September. After joining the renowned Alexander Hotels brand, Barnett Hill Country House Hotel is now a lovingly restored Queen Anne Style Mansion, nestled in 26 acres of beautifully kept gardens with unparalleled views of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrey Hills is renowned for its landscape of spectacular natural beauty rich in wildlife and heritage but it is also home to outstanding local food and drink. Local produce grown or made in the special landscape of chalk downlands and wooded valleys range from local cheeses, fish and meat to locally brewed beer, high quality sparkling wine and locally distilled Gin. Join G Live for their biggest ever Guildford International Concert Season (GICS) 2018/19 featuring seven incredible orchestras in eight concerts, as well as performances by guitarist Miloš and clarinettist Emma Johnson in additional concerts to compliment the season. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is inviting all garden-lovers to attend a late summer floral celebration at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, from 4-9 September 2018. Supported by Witan Investment Trust, the show will feature spectacular floral displays and unique shopping opportunities all in one place.
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Wisley Late Enjoy an evening stroll and experience the tranquillity of Wisley after hours. Food will be available. Last entry at 7pm, open until 8pm.
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Fuchsia in the Glasshouse A colourful and exciting display from the Wisley Fuchsia collection. The Glasshouse team put together a stunning show, featuring a range of sizes and colours for our visitors to admire. Both at RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
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Jurassic Discovery – a summer of activities and fun Take a step back in time this summer at RHS Garden Wisley and unearth the secrets of the land that time forgot. With Jurassic plant habitats, giant insects and dinosaur footprints to discover, there are fun activities every day to keep budding palaeontologists busy throughout the summer holidays. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
until 4 september Box Hill - Nature’s harvest trail Marvel at nature’s bounty on this school holiday trail, suitable for ages 2+. Come and have fun on Box Hill and learn something about the different butterflies and moths living here. Box Hill, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB
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Summer Fun on the Farm Enjoy a full programme of fun farm activities with Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides and Pig Race Pan For Gold, get creative in the craft corner or Challenge your friends and family to a fun game of water wars! Plenty of indoor and outdoor play and fun for the whole family. Open every day 10am-5.30pm. Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Surrey KT22 9BS
EXHIBITIONS
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For Your Tomorrow This new exhibition focuses on the social impact of the First World War and how the Borough of Runnymede changed in the years immediately following the ceasefire. Chertsey Museum, The Cedars, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AT
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Tuesday Tales This is part of the supporting programme for the exhibition Take a Closer Look 21 July – 29 September. Take ten minutes out of your lunch break to join these informal conversational sessions in the exhibition. One special object will be highlighted in each session.11am to 4.45pm. Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ
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Photographs around Woking: Sidney Francis in the 1920s and 1930s The work of Sidney Francis (1891-1973) offers an insight into life in Woking and nearby towns in the 1920s and 1930s. The photographic collection from The Surrey History Centre highlights significant events such as Eid celebrations, visits of American war widows, wedding parties and sports teams. The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA
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Staycation Live 2018 Now into its 8th year Godalming’s community music, food and arts festival Staycation Live is back, bigger and better. It is one of Surrey’s fastest growing music and arts festivals, with an ethos for showcasing a broad range of music, local food and entertainment. Staycation Live 2018 is a donation based, pay what you feel festival and couldn’t take place if it wasn’t for the support they receive from the public. This year’s chosen charity is Spinal Muscular Atrophy support UK who support and empower anyone affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 12-7pm, free entry. Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1HR
Banstead Summer Foraging Course There are a huge variety of edible plants in the south east! We will meet in Woodmansterne at the Woodman Pub at 12pm. The course starts there with a 20 minute introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes where they relate to foragers. Then we’ll set off for a 2-3 hour walk around the area identifying the different plants, flowers, fruits and hopefully mushrooms that we find. There will be a break somewhere along the way for our lovely wild food soup. After the walk we will go back to the Woodman for a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. There are limited spaces available so please book your place at www.wildfooduk.com/ events/surrey-banstead-summerforaging-course. The Woodman, Woodmansterne Street, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3NL
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Gifted: Uncovering the Stories behind the Collections Don’t miss this intriguing exhibition, which uncovers the fascinating stories behind the collectors who gifted their wonderful treasures to the Museum. From beautiful taxidermy birds to Ancient Egyptian objects, this is a unique opportunity to see rarely displayed artefacts, and learn more about how they became part of the Museum’s rich and diverse collections. 10am-5pm. Haslemere Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LA
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Historical guided walks Learn about the history of Claremont and the estate, on this enjoyable guided walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Feel the history of Claremont come to life on a guided walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers and take in the sights of a garden that was once the playground of royalty. Booking not needed. 2pm-3pm. Meet at the kiosk. Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG
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Animal house trail Find the animal houses as you explore around Ridland’s Grove- don’t forget your letter to post to bunny in his special post box! Limpsfield Common, Moorhouse Road, Oxted RH8 0TW
Birdworld’s 50 Days of Summer Fun Join Birdworld this holiday for their 50 days of Summer Fun! Alongside a special trail, each weekday Birdworld will be hosting either fascinating Animal Extras hosted by the Birdworld Keepers or hilarious Entertainment Sessions with performers from Chubby’s World of Magic or special entertainer Crazee Hazee. From magic acts to arts and crafts and mind-blowing facts there will be something for everyone at Birdworld this summer! Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD AUGUST 2018 9
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The beautiful Surrey Hills While the country is basking in uninterrupted sunshine for the past few weeks, the first question that most of our visitors ask is how are the vines coping?
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ere at Denbies Estate the vineyard is in full bloom, with the vines soaking up the glorious summer sunshine. Flowering has now finished and we have fruit set and good pollination throughout, with our newly-planted young vines growing nicely. The team are working hard to ensure that we make the most of these optimum conditions and things are looking promising for a lovely harvest. Reports from all over the ‘English wine country’ echo our sentiments and this year is certainly looking to be unprecedented in both quality and quantity. The vineyard with its 7 miles of public footpath trails and close proximity to Box Hill is perfect for rambling, running and dog walking. Denbies also offers daily vineyard tours which take visitors to the highest point of the vineyard and with spectacular far reaching views, cameras are definitely recommended. The late summer/autumn is the ideal time of year to visit the vineyard. The vines are almost at their optimum point and the green vines are laden with fruit ready for harvest in late September/ October. Denbies Bacchus Marathon and half Marathon is one of the highlights of the pre-harvest season. Now in its 9th ‘vintage’, anyone can get involved, as there is a full and half marathons as well as a five-mile and two-mile course through a wine estate to complete, and participants can also run or walk it so no training is involved for the smaller courses. Along the route, of course, participants are able to stop off and sample Denbies award winning wines. Bacchus is a fun day out for all, the emphasis is on fancy dress, fun and fundraising. This year the nominated charity is supporting DMRC Benevolent
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“Denbies Bacchus Marathon and half Marathon is one of the highlights of the pre-harvest season”
Fund (Headley Court) with a warm welcome to their participants and supporters. The challenge is there and no excuses as Denbies now hosts the Mole Valley 5k Park Run every Saturday morning, ideal training! For details on Bacchus visit www.run-bacchus.com New for 2018, Denbies is very pleased to be working in collaboration with local gin distiller, The Gin Kitchen producers of the now iconic Gutsy Monkey. This hands-on distilling experience includes learning about the craft of gin making and creating your own botanicals. The afternoon will be hosted by Denbies Wine Expert, gain an understanding of the wine tasting experience, vine to glass. The ultimate ‘Gin and Vine’ experience. Denbies Wine Estate is open daily throughout the year and the perfect place to commence your journey exploring the beauty of the Surrey Hills. Visit www.denbies.co.uk for visitor information
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Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace, 31 August - 2 September
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he most astonishing cars ever produced, Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015, back to Windsor a line-up of world-famous luxury in 2016 and then finding itself a semi-permanent brands, and one of the UK’s most home at Hampton Court Palace in 2017, where it beautiful historic settings. That’s the very returns this year. As the Concours of Elegance has successful recipe for the world-famous Concours evolved over the years – always with a stunning of Elegance, which is coming to Hampton Court collection of cars at its heart – it has morphed into Palace from 31st August – 2 September. a celebration of luxury goods, fine food and drink, Presented by luxury watchmakers, A. Lange & wonderful music and superb displays of art. Söhne, the Concours of Elegance first began at But it’s worth spending a bit of time focusing Windsor Castle in 2012, as the only motoring on the cars: the line-up is a veritable feast event ever to have been granted access to of the most famous brands in the the secretive and idyllic Quadrant. world; Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti Since then, the event has grown, and Lamborghini all feature. But READER hosted at St James’s Palace in 2013, each car in the Concours must be OFFER: Hampton Court Palace in 2014, the invited to attend, and in order to get 2-4-1 get an invitation, your car must tickets be extremely special. An expert Concours of Elegance Steering Committee of motoring aficionados pick one-offs, rarities and models with incredible backstories to invite to Hampton Court Palace to create a truly special line-up of vehicles. On display is an impeccable 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost ‘Taj Mahal’, originally owned by the Maharaja of Nabha, featuring a special tropical electrical system, specified for its first role in life as a demonstrator for the Bombay Rolls-Royce sales office. Then there’s the 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Prototype, one of three currently known to exist. With its original body panels and engine, this 83-year-old car has covered less than 27,000km since new.
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“The line-up is a veritable feast of the most famous brands in the world; Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti and Lamborghini all feature”
The line-up continues into the more modern era, too, with Jaguar’s 200mph ‘90s supercar, the XJ220 – one of just 281 built – and the 2018 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso ‘Tailor Made’. In fact, the standard of cars is so high that there is no judging panel – just securing a place in Hampton Court Palace is an enormous achievement itself. Instead, the owners of the cars themselves vote on which they deem to be the most elegant. In total, nearly 1000 cars will gather in the Palace grounds over the weekend, as a selection of vintage Jaguars competes for the Jaguar Trophy, and modern and classic Bentleys fight it out for the Bentley Trophy. The Royal Automobile Club Trophy sees a gathering of the UK’s finest car clubs, from Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Aston Martin, entering their finest vehicles for an opportunity to in a muchvaunted place among the Main Concours in the 2019 event. All of these cars provide a unique atmosphere for a whole host of luxury experiences at Concours of Elegance, including three-course luxury picnics from Tom Aikens. The Tom’s Kitchen Deli British picnics – totally UK-sourced and locally produced – include charcuterie, cheese, fresh bread and strawberries. Visitors also have a range of other
TICKET OFFER We’re offering readers a twofor-one ticket offer to Concours of Elegance. Simply head to concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets and enter the promotional code LIFEVIP to claim yours.
hospitality choices, including three-course silver service lunch, afternoon tea and a champagne reception by Taittinger. There’s the opportunity for a bit of luxury shopping, too, with pop-up boutiques from the likes of fine horologists A. Lange & Söhne and their intricately crafted German timepieces. You’ll also find fashion brands, including Lock & Co Hatters and Henry Poole, and arthouses like Collier Dobson. As if all of that’s not enough, your entry ticket to the Concours of Elegance also guarantees you access to Hampton Court Palace, the State Rooms and the Maze.
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The Lightbox to exhibit rare combination of paintings and sculptures in
Impressionism: The Art of Life 29 September 2018 – 13 January 2019
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hare the Impressionists’ depiction of their everyday world in this extraordinary exhibition, Impressionism: The Art of Life (29 September 2018 – 13 January 2019), showcasing a rare combination of French Impressionist paintings and sculpture, spanning from the early 1860s to the beginning of the First World War. Explore the Impressionist era from all angles in the exceptionally unique mixture of 2D and 3D elements at The Lightbox. The exhibition will display works by worldrenowned artists such as Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, all of whom exhibited artwork in the very first Impressionist group exhibition in France. Home to the movement, the idyllic French landscape made for a fitting subject for the spontaneous and unprompted method of working embraced by these artists. By including in equal parts painting and sculpture in this highly unusual display at The Lightbox, works from lesser known sculptors such as Dalou will be seen alongside the more widely recognised works by Impressionist painters. The exhibition includes paintings and sculptures spanning four key themes related to everyday occurrences: maternity, leisure, work and the home. Visitors to the exhibition will see examples of paintings and sculptures that reflect each theme, arranged in the gallery into four easilydistinguishable sections. Discover definitive portraiture by Auguste Rodin and Pierre Bonnard in the maternity section, celebrating women as mothers and carers in intimate and delicate studies. From maternity, the exhibition transitions through to looking closely at the quietly domestic, private lives of individuals in the home. In leisure, spectators watch the ballet, the circus and the races, and enjoy dances, as depicted in Edgar Degas’ ‘Miss Lala at the Cirque Fernando’, 1879. Visitors will see serene apple-picking in the sunshine by Camille Pissarro in a more rural working scene, balanced alongside extraordinary sculptures by Dalou depicting the urban labourer. Highlights of the exhibition include Alfred Sisley’s tranquil street scene, ’14 July at Marly, France’ and Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s oil-painted ‘A Woman Nursing a Child’ dating back to 1894. Impressionism: The Art of Life will be on show at The Lightbox from 29 September 2018 – 13 January 2019, accompanied by a selection of engaging talks and tours. For further information, please visit: www.thelightbox.org.uk
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Above: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1839–1899) A Woman Nursing a Child, 1894 Oil on canvas © The National Gallery, Scotland Below: Alfred Sisley (1839–1899) 14 July at Marly, France, 1875 Oil on canvas © The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford
“The exhibition includes paintings and sculptures spanning four key themes related to everyday occurrences: maternity, leisure, work and the home”
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The new look Barnett Hill Hotel
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fter joining the renowned Alexander Hotels brand, Barnett Hill Country House Hotel is now a lovingly restored Queen Anne Style Mansion, nestled in 26 acres of beautifully kept gardens with unparalleled views of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located only minutes from Guildford, Barnett Hill proudly showcases its 4-star AA hotel rating, alongside the highly acclaimed 2 AA Rosette award for The Oak Room Restaurant - a standalone dining destination in its own right. Combining influence from classic British dishes with contemporary presentation and the freshest seasonal ingredients, The Oak Room Restaurant offers award-winning dining with service to match. Looking for a unique Sunday Lunch experience? Join us at The Oak Room Restaurant for the ultimate British classic. Indulge in three flavoursome courses guaranteed to tantalise the taste buds, from only £29.50 per person. Whilst visiting Barnett Hill, guests are encouraged to explore the 26-acre estate, overflowing with flora and fauna. Admire Barnett Hill in bloom and take time to wander through the vibrant gardens, whilst enjoying breath-taking 360-degree views of the Surrey Hills. Make the most of the Summer season and savour an al fresco afternoon tea, with delicious homebaked scones and tasty fancies. Enjoy the experience on the outdoor terrace with an elegant floral 16 AUGUST 2018
backdrop or for a more intimate occasion, choose from an array of beautifully renovated private dining spaces. After a highly anticipated refurbishment, Barnett Hill is now proud to be one of Surrey’s most charming wedding venues with a host of captivating indoor and outdoor wedding spaces, suitable for up to 80 day guests and 120 evening guests. Barnett Hill can offer the perfect backdrop for those allimportant wedding memories. For couples looking for their dream wedding venue, Barnett Hill hosts late night wedding appointments every Tuesday, until 8pm. Lovingly refurbished and primed for the ultimate relaxing getaway, Barnett Hill’s luxury rooms & suites in Guildford are perfect for a luxury staycation, closer to home. Why not take advantage of their current special offer – ‘stay for two nights and pay for one’, from £120 per person - a unique opportunity to escape to a luxury room, splendid or master suite at a discounted price. In partnership with the new renovations, Barnett Hill is delighted to showcase two bespoke treatment rooms. Take time to embark on an intimate journey of Mediterranean infused facial, massage, body and nail therapies – now including a 20% discount. Leave Barnett Hill feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. To find out more about Barnett Hill and to make a booking, please visit www.barnetthillhotel.co.uk or call 01483 893361.
“Barnett Hill Country House Hotel is now a lovingly restored Queen Anne Style Mansion”
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GIFTED: UNCOVERING THE STORIES BEHIND THE COLLECTIONS
The award winning Haslemere Museum is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Set in beautiful historic grounds, in the heart of Haslemere, the rich and diverse collections have been inspiring visitors since it opened in 1888.
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o celebrate this milestone, the Museum will be hosting a summer exhibition uncovering the fascinating stories behind some of the collectors who gifted their wonderful treasures to the Museum. This is a unique opportunity to see rarely displayed artefacts, and learn how they became part of the Museum’s remarkable collections. Highlights include ancient Egyptian artefacts collected by the late Victorian artist and Egyptologist Walter Tyndale, who was one of the most popular and influential topographical watercolourists working at the turn of the century. The exhibition will also feature a variety of worldwide marine, land, and freshwater shells which were bequeathed to the Museum by Robert Henson Moses. There will be beautiful butterflies and moths to marvel at from Rupert Long, who amassed an extraordinary collection of over 7,000 butterflies between 1922 and 1959, mainly from Southern England. Visitors can also
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expect to see a magnificent display of birds donated by Dr Herbert French. These were prepared by taxidermists TE Gunn and F Ernest Gunn and have been preserved in stunning Edwardian style cases. The Horsnaill collection recently donated to the Museum contains beautiful household accessories and items of clothing and on display for visitors will be a wonderful selection of Eastern European textiles to admire.
Our collections remain at the heart of the Museum and every year thousands of visitors come to learn, enjoy and be inspired As part of the celebrations, the Museum will be looking for people to contribute their memories to the ‘Memories of the Museum’ project. Using a mixture of oral and written memories, they want to build a picture of how the Museum has impacted on people’s lives. As part of the project, the Museum would love to hear from anybody who has any memories about the Museum that they would like to share. This could be an event you may have attended, or a photograph or even story you wish to tell. You can contribute to the project online
through the website, or in person at the Museum. The Museum was founded by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson FRS, an eminent London surgeon, who set up a country home on the edge of town. He had a passion for collecting objects and built up an extraordinary collection of artefacts, purchased at auction and on overseas travel, which he originally displayed in the grounds of his home. Visitors were welcome by appointment to view Sir Jonathan’s collection of rocks, shells and wildlife specimens. His Sunday afternoon tours became so popular, that he had to expand and by 1895 moved his museum into the town. Now one hundred and thirty years on, Haslemere Museum is one of the largest Museums in South East England and the collections are a rich resource of local, national and international heritage. Julia Tanner, Museum Curator added “There is so much to celebrate. Our collections remain at the heart of the Museum and every year thousands of visitors come to learn, enjoy and be inspired and we are delighted to be hosting this exhibition in our 130th anniversary year. The exhibition aims to tell the remarkable stories of how some of the collectors and their wonderful treasures have helped to shape our unique Museum”. Make sure you keep you up to date and be the first to find out what special celebrations are planned, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk for more information.
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Once Upon A Time
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Table Outside is an immersive fine dining pop up that connects people with Surrey Hills food and drink producers. Dinners are held in farms, vineyards and other beautiful places in the county with the menu for each event themed around the food grown or raised in the field in which the table is set. This is A Table Outside’s story… Actually it’s just one of the stories because most of them are yet to be told. This is the one about the girl who was shown a photo 12 months ago of a long dining table on a beach in the States. That girl was Bernadette Keane and the picture was of an event created by Jim Denevan, surfer, self-taught chef and the godfather of farm to table dining. His company Outstanding In The Field holds dinners all over the States. Do yourself a favour and take a look at the Instagram feed because it’s a thing of great beauty. Bernadette immediately fell in love. Not only with how these events looked, but also because of the stories they told. And those stories are so important. Because in this era of fast, cheap, processed food, we often don’t know where our food comes from. That’s why the idea of connecting people
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with those who grow our food is so compelling. To listen to their stories of what drives them to be farmers, to hear the passion in their voices when they talk about their produce and to taste the freshness and full flavour of food that’s literally just been plucked from the field... those are stories worth hearing over and over again. And you can bet your bottom dollar, the chef at a farm to table dinner has a great story too. Did you know Daniel Britten, A Table Outside’s chef, was a decorator who applied for Masterchef on a whim and only went and got to the quarter finals? That’s just the beginning of his epic story. You the guests, you have the chance to tell your tale as well if you want. That’s why the food is served family style at one long table encouraging conversation as rich and enjoyable as the food on the plate. Talking of which, when you come to A Table Outside, you’re invited to bring your favourite plate to eat from. It might be a wedding present, a family heirloom or something you picked up on your travels. So you see A Table Outside is so much more than just a lovely dinner in a field. It’s an evening full of wonderful yarns and happy ever afters. www.atableoutside.com www.facebook.com/atableoutside www.instagram.com/atableoutside
“The food is served family style at one long table encouraging conversation as rich and enjoyable as the food on the plate”
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Surrey Hills
Food & Drink Surrey Hills – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty celebrating food and drink MORE INFORMATION Explore Surrey Hills Find out more about other events including the Surrey Hills Wood Fair, an event full of activities for all the family set in woodlands and meadows on 6th and 7th October 2018. Visit: www.surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk
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urrey Hills is renowned for its landscape of spectacular natural beauty rich in wildlife and heritage but it is also home to outstanding local food and drink. Local produce grown or made in the special landscape of chalk downlands and wooded valleys range from local cheeses, fish and meat to locally brewed beer, high quality sparkling wine and locally distilled Gin. The range and special nature of these producers and artisans are inspiring and it makes a great way to visit the Surrey Hills including vineyard tours,
Visit our directory of local producers and businesses who have been awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills Sign up for our e-newsletter - receive up-dates on events, tastings, artisan trails, tours and activities. Book on-line for Surrey Hills events Surrey Hills Enterprises is a Community Interest Company working with local businesses to support the rural economy and promote, protect and enhance the Surrey Hills.
tastings, courses, farm visits, village cafes and pubs and a range of local events and festivals. Join us for Fantastic Food Festivals – Surrey Hills, in partnership with Surrey Hills Enterprises and Denbies Wine Estate. This is a special event for all the family providing an exciting and delicious experience.
Fantastic Food Festivals – Surrey Hills Sat 15th & Sun 16th Sept, Denbies Wine Estate A truly fantastic Festival celebrating the delicious food and drink from the Surrey Hills and beyond. Come and experience the artisan bread, cheeses, gourmet BBQ, locally reared meat, chocolates, Surrey Hills wines and locally made gins and craft beers. Explore the extensive and stunning grounds of Denbies Wine estate in the centre of the Surrey Hills. National and regional Chefs and food experts will entertain and amaze in the Talks & Tastings Hub with free cooking tips and demonstrations including award winning Chef Steve Drake from Sorells, wine tours by Denbies Wine Estate, gin master classes and a butchery course. For children, there is a pop-up rare breeds petting farm, games, story telling and face painting in the Kids zone and live music. Find out more and book ahead: www.fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com Like on Facebook. 22 AUGUST 2018
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Guildford International
Concert Season 2018/19 J oin G Live for their biggest ever Guildford International Concert Season (GICS) 2018/19 featuring seven incredible orchestras in eight concerts, as well as performances by guitarist Miloš and clarinettist Emma Johnson in additional concerts to compliment the season. The opening night of the GICS will feature Miloš: The Voice of the Guitar who returns to G Live on Friday 28 September with Ensemble 7 in a performance which displays the extraordinary impact the guitar has had on 300 years of world music. Composers include Bach, Boccherini, Granados, De Falla, Rodrigo, Piazzolla, Villa Lobos and the concert will end with a set of great works by George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. On Wednesday 10 October the Russian State Symphony Orchestra who have, since the 1950s, been one of the leading orchestras to emerge from Russia’s great musical tradition. With the distinguished British pianist Barry Douglas, a past winner of the Tchaikovsky competition, the evening will include music from Tchaikovsky’s ever popular Swan Lake, Shostakovich’s second piano concerto with its beautifully lyrical second movement, and Rachmaninov’s epic Symphony No. 2 which many music lovers feel is Rachmaninov’s greatest work. The third show in this year’s GICS takes place on Wednesday 7 November when the leading British
violinist, Charlie Siem will perform Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Violin Concerto when he performs at G Live with resident orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra will start the programme with Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture and will complete their performance with Sibelius’ monumental Symphony No. 2. Then Thursday 29 November will see the Czech National Symphony Orchestra returning to G Live with a programme of classical favourites featuring excerpts from Dvorak’s New World Symphony, Strauss’ dazzling Thunder and Lightning Polka, Elgar’s much loved Nimrod Variation and Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Marche Slave. In the first half the renowned Russian pianist Nikolai Demidenko will give his famous interpretation of Chopin’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 1.
Ticket offer If you are planning to attend three or more GICS concerts this season, a subscription is a great way to save money. By booking a subscription for eight concerts you can save up to £10.40 per ticket. Book for 3-6 concerts and save up to £6.45 per ticket. Please call our Box Office, or come in and see us for more information about our subscriptions. Please note that Miloš: The Voice of the Guitar and Emma Johnson & Carducci Quartet are not part of the subscription, although subscription bookers benefit from 10% off these performances.
2019 GICS dates
Sat 26 January, European Union Chamber Orchestra Director Hans-Peter Hofmann Piano Noriko Ogawa Sat 9 February, Emma Johnson & Carducci Quartet Clarinet, Emma Johnson Fri 22 February, Symphony Orchestra of India Conductor Zane Dalal Violin Marat Bisengaliev Saturday 16 March, Flanders Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Jan Latham Koenig Piano Filippo Gorini Fri 26 April, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor, Alexander Sehlley Piano, Vadym Kholodenko Fri 17 May, Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk Conductor Thomas Sanderling Piano Sergey Redkin
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The Great Spectacle: 250 Years of the Summer Exhibition Frederic Leighton, Clytie, c.1895–6. Oil on canvas, 156 x 136 cm. Leighton House Museum, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
What do Turner, Churchill and Tracey Emin all have in common? Find out in The Great Spectacle: 250 Years of the Summer Exhibition
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o celebrate their 250th anniversary this year, the Royal Academy of Arts is looking back at the fascinating history of its annual summer show in The Great Spectacle: 250 Years of the Summer Exhibition. The 250 years of these exhibitions provide a snapshot into both British art and history. At its inception, the Exhibition provided a showcase for Joshua Reynolds, and his fellow founding Academicians, to show their grand canvases of society portraits and epic historic scenes. By the turn of the century, Constable and Turner were battling for supremacy, exploring the possibilities of landscape painting. Back in 1809, visitors flocked to see the new “genre painting” style of David Wilkie’s The Village Politicians; in 1874, they were drawn by the devastation of the Crimean War, brought to life in Elizabeth Butler’s The Roll Call. Four decades later, a Suffragette slashed John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Henry James, demanding “Votes for women”, while in the midst of WWI three years later, a German bomb was dropped through the roof of Gallery IX. In the past century, household names such as Winston Churchill and Paul McCartney have had their works displayed alongside first-time exhibitors and celebrated artists and architects including Peter Blake, Zaha Hadid and Tracey Emin. The Great Spectacle brings together some of the most important works in the history of the Academy and its shows – from the ones that drew crowds and caused sensations, to the ones that were rejected – taking visitors on a fascinating, ever-changing journey from the 18th century to the present day. The Great Spectacle: 250 Years of the Summer Exhibition is on at the Royal Academy of Arts until 19 August 2018. Tickets start from £14. Book now at royalacademy.org.uk.
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Clockwise from top right: Joseph Michael Gandy, Public and Private Buildings executed by Sir John Soane between 1780 and 1815. Watercolour, bodycolour and pen and ink over graphite on paper, 72.5 x 129.3 cm. Sir John Soane’s Museum, London; Sir David Wilkie RA, Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1822. Oil on panel, 96.8 x 158.2 cm. © Historic England Photo Library; Wolfgang Tillmans, Greifbar 1, 2014. Inkjet print on paper, clips, 253 x 355 cm. Private collection. Image courtesy: Maureen Paley, London © Wolfgang Tillmans; Cornelia Parker, Stolen Thunder III (Red Spots), 2015, 300 gsm Somerset Photo Satin, 85.4 x 84.3 cm. Edition of 100. Private collection © Courtesy the artist and Frith Street Gallery, London
Giggling Squid is now open in Windsor
From lunchtime tapas to delicious curries, exotic seafood, stir fry and noodles, Giggling Squid’s menu lends itself to the distinct sharing culture of Thailand. A dedicated “little tapas for little people” menu is also available and guaranteed to ensure smiles all round.
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The Wisley Flower Show Bursts into Bloom this September T
he Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is inviting all garden-lovers to attend a late summer floral celebration at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, from 4-9 September 2018. Supported by Witan Investment Trust, the show will feature spectacular floral displays and unique shopping opportunities all in one place.
of five vases of five blooms. Visitors to the Dahlia Show are invited to get involved and enter their own blooms into the ‘My Best Garden Dahlia’ competition, taking place on 8 and 9 September. On either day, entrants just need to bring along a single stem of any type of dahlia that they have grown, to be judged by a panel of experts.
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Further show highlights include an exhibition of floral artwork by Anita Nowinska, a special Glasshouse display of aroids, including favourites such as peace lilies, and the Surrey Sculpture Society trail around the garden. It’s also the perfect time to view the Exotic Garden, which has had its first full growing season and is an immersion of lush foliage and exoticlooking flowers. Admission to the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show is free to RHS Members, normal garden admission applies to non-members. Further information, including how to book tickets and travel advice, can be found online at www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.
Set within the picturesque surroundings of the garden, the show will host more than 50 specialist nurseries who will showcase their top quality plants. Many of those attending are RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners. Visitors looking to take home some top gardening tips can head to the dedicated Expert Zone to listen to inspirational talks and watch insightful demonstrations.
Horticultural highlights The RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show will welcome new exhibitors for 2018 who will be displaying horticultural delights, such as air plants, unusual shrubs and an urban rock garden display. Another exciting first for this year, is the arrival of The British Flower Bus. Attending as part of its nationwide tour, the Bus is the focal point of a campaign led by renowned floral designer Jonathan Moseley to champion the resurgence of Britishgrown cut flowers. Show visitors will be invited to board the bus to watch Jonathan’s floral design demonstrations and discover all about the campaign. Extravagant floral art creations will also feature at the show. The Surrey area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) will be displaying over 100 creative pieces, based on the theme ‘Something in the Air’.
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Wisley’s must-sees
“The show will host more than 50 specialist nurseries who will showcase their top quality plants”
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Summer Holiday
Family Fun at Brooklands Museum T
here is masses to do this summer at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge while giving visitors a chance to learn and discover the amazing achievements in motor racing, aviation and engineering at this historic site that changed the world. The Museum’s long-established and hugely popular rides in vintage-style cars will be running every Monday – Thursday in August until the 23rd. Car rides take in the challenging summit of Test Hill and the Members’ Banking, the steepest part of the original Race Track, as long as it’s not too wet or slippery. Or, for a more relaxed journey, hop on board a real double-decker bus for a bus trip through the surrounding streets. Car and bus rides will run in the mornings and afternoons with a short break for lunch and are subject to crew and vehicle availability. The Brooklands Learning Team will be laying on FREE drop-in workshops from 11am - 12:00pm and 1pm - 3:30pm on weekdays in August (except for the 27th) for youngsters with all materials provided. The dates and themes are as follows: 6th – 10th: Brooklands Memories 13th – 17th: Bouncing Bertie 20th – 24th: Archaeological Dig 28th – 31st: Marble Rollercoasters
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The Concorde Experience is a half-hour virtual supersonic ‘flight’ on the Brooklands Concorde and runs every day, but on each weekday until 31st August, special Kids Tours will be running twice a day too. And don’t forget to look out for the Museum’s larger than life mascot, Bertie Bear, who will be roaming the site looking for fans to have his photograph taken with. All of the Museum’s motoring and cycling exhibitions areas will be open for families to explore including the new Award-Winning Brooklands Aircraft Factory and Flight Shed. Inside the newly restored Bellman hangar, visitors can ‘clock in’ and don factory work coats as they begin their ‘Brooklands Apprenticeship’. A series of workshops and interactives explore some of the skills used over the 80-year history of aircraft manufacture at Brooklands. On a new mezzanine level, the story of aviation design at Brooklands is told and visitors can design their own military and civilian aircraft from different eras of aviation including those of the future. Leaving the Factory and entering the new Flight Shed visitors can see some of the Museum’s collection of complete aircraft, including opportunities to sit in the cockpits of the Hawker Hunter and Harrier, as well as displays on radar, ground-to-air radio and pioneering pilots. The Sunbeam Café is the ideal place for refuelling and add to this a visit to the Museum Shop to pick up a souvenir and you have the recipe for a perfect day out come rain or shine. Admission prices are: adults £13.50, seniors £11.50, children (5-16 yrs)
“All of the Museum’s motoring and cycling exhibitions areas will be open for families to explore”
£7, family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £35. The half-hour Concorde Experience is £5 for adults, £3 for children, 4D simulator rides are £4 for adults, £2 for children. *A minimum donation of £1 per passenger is requested for car and bus rides. The main visitor entrance for the Museum is via Mercedes-Benz World, on Brooklands Drive off Wellington Way between Weybridge and Byfleet. www.brooklandsmuseum.com
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Shere Hill Climb
A triumph of the eclectic, for car and bike enthusiasts and families looking for a fun day out
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he Shere Hill Climb is a family friendly day out in the heart of the Surrey Hills with something for every car and bike enthusiast. In a triumph of the eclectic our 2017 event included everything from a 1907 Berliet, to a McLaren 12c, a Dellow Mk1 and a De Tomaso Pantera, plus an HRD, a Vincent and an Ariel Square 4. In between these there were Astons (from DB Mk 3 to V8), a Bentley 4 ½ litre, an XK120, Angela Hume’s famous and much raced AC Ace, a Lancia Aurelia and a Ferrari 330GTC – alongside a Fiat UNO Turbo, Ford Cortina Estate, Alfa Romeo GTAm, Volvo Amazon and Ford Mustang. The event on Sunday 2ndSeptember on part of the Olympic Cycle route in the beautiful Surrey Hills is becoming one of the most popular as well as eclectic Hill Climbs in the UK. And it is unique in as much as all profits are distributed to local charities – in the first 5 years it has raised over £70,000 for good causes. Entries for the Hill Climb itself are now closed, but tickets to get up close and watch the action are now available from www.sherehillclimb.co.uk/ tickets/and there is still the opportunity to get involved in with The Farnborough Motor Club Grass Autotest. It’s your chance to have a go at motorsport in your own car. Alongside the 170 fabulous cars tackling the Hill there are plenty of other attractions. This year these include processions by Box Hill Mini Club and Ronart Drivers’ Club, a Harley Davidson display and Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands offering taster sessions for their junior driving experience (£15 for a 15 minute session in a dual control Mercedes with an instructor). There will also be a Silent Pool music tent offering a gin and prosecco bar to accompany music from rock covers band
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Hog Wild, and a beer tent from Tillingbourne Brewery alongside other car club displays, children’s attractions, trade stands and catering facilities. In the evening Shere Village Cinemaand Surrey Mobile Physio will be running an ‘Italian evening’ showing the original ‘The Italian Job’. Tickets are available now and include pre film nibbles, pizza slices and gelato.
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HOW TO CREATE THECLARIDGE’S PITCHMASTERCLASS PERFECT MENU REVEAL ALL Insider recipes, tips and techniques from Claridge’s Executive Chef Martyn Nail, 18 August 2018
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laridge’s, London’s legendary Mayfair hotel, has long been known for its’ inspiring menus, legendary parties and spirit of hospitality and now, invites gourmands down into the hotel’s hallowed kitchens to perfect their recipe repertoire from Executive Chef Martyn Nail who has been at the helm for more than 30 years. Known for takings their parties very seriously indeed, the art deco landmark, with its reputation for creatively designed menus ensure guests from all around the world return time and time again; now you can recreate some of this magic at home and become the hostess, or indeed host, with the mostest. Preparing the perfect truffled lobster risotto, creating the famous Claridge’s chicken pie and learning the secret behind a successful soufflé are all on the menu as guests are invited to swap jackets for aprons and learn from the best in the business, with recipes made famous by the hotel and recently published in their first book; Claridge’s: The Cookbook.
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“My passion and love for entertaining is the reason that I wanted to open the doors to Claridge’s kitchens and arm foodies with a menu that they can hone, perfect, and be confident they can pull out of the hat at any time” says Executive Chef Martyn Nail. “Our Claridge’s chicken pie has been on the menu forever, the recipe passed down from Head Chef to Head Chef and I am excited to share the secrets behind it. Claridge’s has been known for these signature dishes for over a century and our cookbook now allows us to share the recipes.” The masterclass will teach Claridge’s three signature dishes; truffled lobster risotto; Claridge’s chicken pie and Chocolate soufflé and can accommodate up to 10 people. The class is priced at £250 per person which includes tea, coffee and pastries on arrival, a 2.5 hour masterclass followed by a three course lunch served in the kitchen. Guests will also receive a copy of Claridge’s: The Cookbook and a Claridge’s apron. Reservations can be made via the hotel website www.claridges.co.uk/restaurants-bars/ masterclasses
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Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Henry VIII’s Kitchens Until 2 September 2018
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enry VIII’s Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were the largest of Tudor England. 200 cooks, sergeants, grooms and pages worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the hungry household of Henry VIII. Feeding the court was a complex business all done without modern conveniences as 1.3 million logs burned in the hellish fires every year. From boiling cauldrons to roasting spits, join the day-today grind of Henry’s cooks as you pass through this labyrinth of kitchen spaces. This summer, immerse yourself in a living Tudor world as we introduce you to the staff that fed Henry’s courtiers and guests during the tumultuous events of 1538. Find out how kitchens staff including John Edlyn the purveyor, William Chester the yeoman butcher and John Dale master cook for the household worked to produce food fit for the King. Enjoy the smells of ingredients sourced from across the globe to dazzle the King and his court, and see how they were transformed into complete dishes by a skilled team of cooks; there is even a chance to lend a hand turning the spit! Between their construction in 1530 and the royal family’s last visit to Hampton Court Palace in 1737, the kitchens were a central part of palace life.
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The Tudor kitchens were divided into a number of departments, each controlled by a Sergeant and a team of yeoman and grooms. The Kitchen department where meat was roasted was under the control of three Master Cooks, one for the King, the Queen and the rest of the Court. These staff toiled under a complex set of rules determining which of the 1,200-odd members of Henry’s court qualified for meals as part of their pay. Working in the kitchens could be a sweaty and dirty job. Henry VIII had to order the scullions to stop going about ‘naked, or in garments of such vileness as they do now, nor lie in the nights and days in the kitchen or ground by the fireside’. A Spanish visitor to the Tudor court in 1554 said the kitchens were ‘veritable hells, such is the stir and bustle in them... there is plenty of beer here, and they drink more than would fill the Valladolid river.’ Henry VIII’s kitchens continued to be used for a further two hundred years, feeding the tables of Tudor, Stuart and Georgian monarchs and their many courtiers. From now until 2 September, immerse yourself in Henry VIII’s world during a season of Tudor cooking, events and talks. Book online to save 15%. hrp.org.uk
“This summer, immerse yourself in a living Tudor world as we introduce you to the staff that fed Henry’s courtiers and guests during the tumultuous events of 1538”
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Wings & Wheels 25 & 26 August 2018, Dunsfold Aerodrome
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he sensational summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, returns on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2018 at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey to celebrate its 14th show. Famous favourites in the air and on the ground will blow your mind, whilst the attractions and Zones in the Arena will keep you entertained and buzzing with delight the WHOLE weekend. Eyes to the sky as the ‘Wings’ of the event treats visitors to outstanding and diverse 5
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hour air displays including show favourites the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Lancaster), Chinook, the Tigers Parachute Team, The Blades, Hurricane, Strikemaster, O’Brien’s Flying Circus and Fireflies Aerobatic Team, accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The ‘Wings’ of the event would not be complete without a close-up inspection of all the weekend’s visiting aircraft including Dunsfold’s resident
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Boeing 747 in the ‘Wings Park’, the Brooklands VC10 and Aces High DC3, all open for tours. 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. The ‘Wheels’ of the show includes displays from McLaren 12C, Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and Huracan, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari California T, Aston Martin Rapide, Dodge Monaco, TVR Tasmin 280i, Ducati Multistrada 1200s, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, Ford GT40 and Lotus Elise. Visit the Wheels Zone with a bigger and better crowd line parade and interactive displays from car and motorbike clubs. The popular Monster Truck arena returns offering demonstrations and passenger rides. The Military Zone & Parade is interactive and explosive bringing re-enactors in a living history zone and our popular military vehicle parade. The Zone has over 80 military vehicles, six re-enactment groups, as well as the history of Dunsfold Aerodrome and Army, Navy and RAF recruitment stands for everyone’s enjoyment. Sid’s Zone is an action packed free area for the little ones. From 10:00 until 16:00 the kids can join in with colouring competitions, arts and crafts, paper plane challenges, face painting and the popular Sid’s Trail which encourages the whole family to search the arena for questions and answers to win a goody bag. Meet and greets with show mascot Siddeley and the display pilots are not to be missed. The excitement and anticipation doesn’t stop at the main displays as the 32 acre public arena is bursting with a huge variety of interactive attractions containing all you need for a great family day out. The show arena boasts go-karts, kit-plane 40 AUGUST 2018
demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, military outlets and displays, static aircraft, fairground and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts. Shopping in the arena includes a craft marquee full of tempting tea time treats to take home and craft gifts. As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with musical evening entertainment from Champagne at the Blitz, a 1940s songbird trio armed with smooth harmonies, seamed nylons and lots and LOTS of red lippy! Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes added extras to make your experience even more enjoyable; over 20 fixed-price catering outlets, two bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, informative show commentary, opportunities to meet the pilots, official show merchandise and grandstand seating. The 14th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th August 2018, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford, Surrey, and is open to spectators from 09:00 until 21:00.
TICKETS Advanced rate tickets from £24 for adults or £55 for a family. Single child tickets (for children aged 5 – 15) will be £8. Children under 5 go free. Hospitality packages start from £199 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available.
MORE INFORMATION For more information visit www.wingsandwheels.net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305 572. Wings & Wheels is promoted by Dunsfold Park Limited and in 2018 will be assisting the fundraising efforts of Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes.
FEATURE
The Encapsulation of an Entire British Era: Morgan Cars Launch Final 50th Anniversary Edition Of The Iconic Plus 8 Model
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organ Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates half a decade since the iconic model first graced the streets of Britain, and will be the last of its kind. With just fifty models made, the Plus 8 50 is available at the London Morgan showroom, situated in one of London’s last remaining working mews deep in the heart of South Kensington. London’s flagship dealer for the Morgan Cars brand. Having firmly cemented its place as a paramount feature of modern day British cultural heritage, this limited edition model marks a commemorative milestone for one of Morgan’s most illustrious cars. First launched in 1968, approximately 6,000 Plus 8’s have been produced, with the 50th Anniversary model being the last of its kind. Being a limited edition and following an immediate surge of interest, the last few remaining are now available at London Morgan in South Kensington. Immersed in a rich vein of cultural excellence and British patrimony, Morgan Motors are the UK’s last family owned car manufacturers, hand building brand new vehicles with meticulous attention to detail and unrivalled finesse for over a hundred years. Each handmade model of this Plus 8 50th
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“Having firmly cemented its place as a paramount feature of modern day British cultural heritage, this limited edition model marks a commemorative milestone for one of Morgan’s most illustrious cars”
Anniversary Edition will feature a unique model number, making it both a coveted collectors piece and a working automotive icon. It is available in two unique colour and specification options, both artfully designed to pay homage to the cars history; the blue ‘speedster spec’ or a British racing green edition, featuring a soft top. More than a car, The London Morgan Brand is a Way of Life….. London Morgan believe that owning one of their cars is more than a possession, but moreover a way of life, synonymous with British heritage. With intimate and bespoke customer personalisation at the nucleus of each product, the Morgan team are masters of their trade. The driving experience achieved in a Morgan motor diverges beyond that of ordinary realms. The perfect concoction of luxury and adventure, the London Morgan way is to take drivers to a place only seen at their wheel. London Morgan, proudly and unashamedly, represents an understated but important part in both our past and our future - an experience like no other. 6 Astwood Mews, Kensington, London SW7 4DE. Tel: 020 7244 7323. www.londonmorgan.co.uk
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From Rockstar to Rider A “A soulful Saturday morning at Wimbledon Village Stables helps me manage stress and makes me happy”
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fter moving to London for the first time in the 90’s and then returning for work ten years ago, ex Kiwi rockstar, Marcus Whittington, decided it was time to find a new hobby! “I was inspired by my 12 year old daughter Jolie, to take up horse riding. It’s her favourite thing in the world and I wanted to be able to enjoy it with her. Plus it seemed the optimal mix of a challenging sport and the outdoors!” Marcus owns a software company and with offices all over the world his job can get very stressful. “A soulful Saturday morning at Wimbledon Village Stables helps me manage stress and makes me happy. I feel like riding has changed my lifestyle by providing a healthy focal point to my weekend. It’s great for the mind as well as the body and I love riding on Wimbledon Common - it’s gorgeous in every season.” Being a member of WVS is about more than just the horse riding. “It has brought the country to my London life and made me feel much more part of the community. I love the many social events the stables hold and I’ve made some great friends. I really like the sort of people who ride - they are animal lovers, outdoorsy and often quirky! We have a lot of laughs!” WVS is not your average riding school, members enjoy the unusual perks of being close to a thriving high street, plenty of trips to the pub both on and off horseback, parties and BBQ’s at the stables, an annual charity ball and even riding in fancy dress!! “One of my favourite WVS moments has to be this year when I dressed up as Prince Harry on the royal wedding day and rode along the high street with my bride Meghan” laughs Marcus. “There were so many people cheering and taking photos, it was such fun! We were even escorted by a bell ringer and the stables’ mascot Fudge, the miniature Shetland!” Horse riding is often seen as a ladies sport but WVS attracts plenty of gentlemen too. “I would definitely encourage other guys to join the stables” says Marcus; “It is a real mental and physical challenge - a sport not just a hobby. Alongside that it has the benefit of being a truly enjoyable pastime which is good for the soul. The whole team at the stables are lovely too! It’s a great place to meet likeminded people with a sense of adventure! If you, like Marcus, are looking for a pastime that could enrich your lifestyle, why not try riding at Wimbledon Village Stables? www.wvstables.com
EDUC ATION
A unique and
tailor-made education
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hitgift is situated in a beautiful and historic park. A Whitgift education is unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications, including A Levels, Pre U, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC, with a bilingual section for native French speakers. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set. Exceptional pastoral care is at the foundation of the School’s provision, and each pupil, along with their parents, are guaranteed a friendly face to turn to for advice and guidance. Whitgift’s record in sport is exceptional and at the forefront of achievement nationally, with more than 130 national sports titles won in the past five years. More than 40 sports are available at Whitgift, including modern pentathlon, golf, judo and cycling. Many boys represent their country in a wide variety of sports, or go on to pursue a career at the highest level. An exciting Performing Arts programme is offered by the School, with first-class musicals and plays performed regularly. Orchestras and choirs tour internationally, and play at major venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall, Goodwood House, and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. The School enjoys close links with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, enabling pupils to learn side-by-side with professional musicians. Co-curricular activities at Whitgift feature more than 80 clubs and societies, as diverse as the 46 AUGUST 2018
Apiarian Society, Animal Club, Debating Society, Remote Control Car Club, STEM Club, Archery and Karate. In addition, Outdoor Education – offering sailing, wakeboarding, skiing, mountain biking and more – introduces boys to new and exciting activities. The School also gives boys the chance to enter into the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, highly regarded by admissions tutors and employers alike. Furthermore, Whitgift has a well-established Combined Cadet Force, containing elements of all three services - Army, RAF and Royal Navy - and one of the oldest Corps of Drums in the country. The School’s Boarding House is superblyequipped, and offers full, weekly and flexi-boarding to boys aged 13-18. Boarders have cutting-edge IT equipment, private study areas, en-suite bathrooms, and spacious, communal social areas with kitchen facilities. Whitgift offers generous scholarships and bursaries. Whitgift School, Haling Park, South Croydon CR2 6YT. www.whitgift.co.uk. +44 (0)20 8633 9935. admissions@whitgift.co.uk
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Step into the most exciting school in England “We have had four children through the public school system and I think that Hurtwood House is the only one which has really delivered what it promised”
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lthough it has all the facilities of a typical public school, Hurtwood House specialises exclusively in the sixth form and the age range 16-18. Changing schools at 16 opens up a whole new world of fresh experiences and challenges and provides the perfect steppingstone between school and university. Hurtwood House is young, exciting and dynamic and, most importantly of all, it is exceptionally creative with drama, media, art, textiles, dance, music and singing to die for. Famous former students include Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer (music for Gladiator, Rain Main, Lion King) and Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, Gideon’s Daughter) and watch out for Hollywood hot-tip Jack Huston (Factory Girl). Zara Brownless (winner of the first Young Apprentice). But marvellous as the performing and creative arts are, this school is definitely not a one-trick pony. It also caters for the budding entrepreneur, doctor, lawyer, architect, etc etc etc with a range of subjects which, though less eyecatching, are no less successful and inspirational. Small wonder, then, that the world is beating a path to Hurtwood’s door, and one of the first things to strike visitors is that it has a completely different “campus” feel about it – not like school at all. That’s because there are no juniors – everybody here is 16+ and they all join after they have taken their GCSE’s. In many ways, it defies definition - more public school than sixth form college, but smaller and less institutional – more boutique than department store. At the moment it’s in a class of its own but one suspects that one day soon there will be more schools like this, because five years is a long time 48 AUGUST 2018
to be in one public school, and so many boys and girls are now ready at 16 for a fresh challenge and a more stimulating life. A lot of parents agree wholeheartedly. As one satisfied customer puts it: “We have had four children through the public school system and I think that Hurtwood House is the only one which has really delivered what it promised.” Indeed, Hurtwood has a file of letters as thick as your arm from grateful parents, and clearly what they appreciate most is that Hurtwood has given their children the confidence to cope with anything in life and has fired up their enthusiasm. “Her mind was turned on,” says one, “and her appetite for learning is voracious. I want you to know that you lit the fuse.” Who could ask for anything more?
THE DETAILS Hurtwood House, Holmbury St Mary, Nr Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NU Tel: 01483 279000 www.hurtwoodhouse.com
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Neverland London presents Fulham Beach Club Albert Wharf, Fulham, SW6 2TY
Neverland London presents Fulham Beach Club - a hideaway from the capital’s bustling streets where guests will be transported into a chic beach club paradise.
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isitors will be welcomed into the stylish beach sanctuary with affordable alfresco dining courtesy of Jimmy Garcia’s pop up restaurant, the BBQ Club, two bespoke bars serving up cocktails, beer and bottomless brunch, live DJs sets, beachfront parties, a variety of activities plus a summer long events programme (all weather proofed). Relax on a cabana, indulge in some delicious treats and soak up the sun on a beach like no other in West London. The urban getaway offers a delicious Bottomless Beach Brunch for £25 every Sunday from 122pm and includes a £10 food voucher along with bottomless prosecco, cider and frozen pina coladas. Bookable areas include cabanas, daybeds, beach huts, feasting tables and a private dining room. Booze packages are also available to ensure the drinks are there on arrival.
“Events will include yoga and circuit sessions on the beach, cocktail masterclasses, glitter artists, sand sculpting” Beyond the food, drink and music offering, weekly events will include yoga and circuit sessions on the beach, cocktail masterclasses, glitter artists, sand sculpting, as well as games including croquet, shuffleboard, putting pong and table tennis, as well as the obligatory beer and prosecco pong for those feeling competitive. This summer, Neverland London has unveiled an exclusive membership offer for its Fulham Beach Club. Members receive perks such as queue jump access, 10% off drinks, 10% off food at the Pizza Shed, 10% off all events and reserved areas, as well as flip flops and beach towels for use on the day. 50 AUGUST 2018
“Perfect for lazy summer days in Fulham” – Time Out
“A paradise of white sand, day beds, pastel beach huts, swings and palm trees” – Evening Standard
THE DETAILS Fulham Beach Club is open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday across the summer. Entry is £5 and additional ticketed events are available via www.neverlandlondon.com Booking in advance is advisable to guarantee entry.
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‘En Plein Air in Mayfair’
The Connaught’s outdoor Mayfair Painting Masterclasses returns this summer in collaboration with London’s distinguished art store Green & Stone.
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ack by popular demand, The Connaught on Carlos Place, long known for its relationships with some of the world’s finest artists is offering art enthusiasts this summer, ‘En Plein Air in Mayfair’, a series of outdoor painting masterclasses set amid the magical world of Mayfair’s hidden gardens and historical architecture. Launched in collaboration with Chelsea art store Green & Stone and distinguished British artist Alex Fowler, the three hour masterclass will offer not just expert art tutelage but also a memorable experience with a completed canvas as an enduring keepsake. During the intimate three hour painting exploration, art lovers, fuelled by a hearty breakfast at The Connaught will be equipped with a carefully curated set of Green & Stone art supplies and an easel to channel their inner Monet. Accompanied by artist Alex Fowler, students will receive essential art tips and study site selection, receive composition advice, learn the tricks of underpainting and colour application techniques to create their very own masterpiece. Commenting on the collaboration, artist Alex Fowler said: “Plein air painting is an incredibly rewarding experience. With inspirational sites including hidden gem Mount Street Gardens, The Connaught’s Tadao Ando water feature on Carlos Place and the unique architectural character this neighborhood has to offer I can think of no better place than Mayfair to provide the perfect backdrop to get creative.” The Connaught, has long had historical artistic associations, from British artist Graham Sutherland who lived and painted there, to Damien Hirst who created two butterfly pieces for Helene Darroze’s restaurant, to last year’s Tracey Emin, CBE, designed Christmas Tree. The Connaught’s expertly curated private art collection is some 3,000 pieces strong and growing. The Connaught’s ‘Plein Air in mayfair’
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masterclasses can accommodate up to 6 people, from 9am-1pm and take place weekly on selected dates over the summer months. Each class is priced at £250 per person and includes coffee, tea and pastries on arrival, art materials supplied by Green & Stone, and an artist apron. Dates include: Friday 10th August and Sunday 19th August. For further information or reservations please email guestservices@the-connaught.co.uk or call the Guest Services team on 020 7499 7070. www.the-connaught.co.uk
“The three hour masterclass will offer a memorable experience with a completed canvas as an enduring keepsake”
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Leonard Bernstein
From Bach to Bernstein via Buckley’s New York Disco Unveiling the 2018 BBC Proms Until 8 September 2018
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The BBC Proms have announced its 2018 season. Across more than 90 concerts over eight weeks, the Proms draws the world’s greatest classical musicians to London, including Kirill Petrenko with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Antonio Pappano with the Orchestra of the Academy of Santa Cecilia, Rome, Daniel Barenboim with the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, Joyce DiDonato, Joshua Bell and Yuja Wang.
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he 2018 Proms marks a range of events that occurred 100 years ago. Leonard Bernstein, who was born in 1918, was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His work as conductor, composer, pianist, and educationalist are explored in depth this season. John Wilson leads performances of West Side Story, arguably the best-loved musical of all time. The bank-holiday weekend, on what would have been Bernstein’s 100th birthday, will feature a Proms debut for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 100 years since the end of the First World War, the Proms revisits this key period in modern history. A contemporary response by one of today’s most imaginative and eclectic young composers, Anna Meredith, in collaboration with 59 Productions, sees a major new work for orchestra, choir and projections premiered on the First Night of the Proms. The BBC’s Orchestras and Choirs once again provide the backbone to the Proms, appearing in over a third of the concerts this season. As BBC Young Musician celebrates its 40th birthday, the Proms present the first ever Young Musician Prom, a gala concert bringing together over 20 of the competition’s alumni, including Nicola Benedetti, Michael Collins and Sheku Kanneh-Mason. This comes alongside a celebration of the BBC Proms Inspire scheme for young composers in its 20th-birthday year, and the fourth consecutive BBC Ten Pieces Prom. A groundbreaking initiative that has already reached over 4 million people, this summer it collaborates with English Pen, an arts charity that works with young people from asylum-seeker and refugee backgrounds, and London Music Masters, an organisation focussed on reaching children and young people in London’s poorest neighbourhoods.
Nine Late Night Proms contain an eclectic range of musical styles that reflect the more intimate setting of these ‘after-hours’ events. Highlights include the Proms debut of Grammy Awardwinning Senegalese singer, Youssou Ndour and his band, Le Super Étoile de Dakar, while original members of the Buena Vista Social Club come to the Royal Albert Hall stage for the first time too for ‘Havana Meets Kingston’, a project fusing the sound-worlds of traditional and contemporary Cuba and Jamaica. In ‘New York: Sound of a City’, Proms favourite Jules Buckley and a line-up of rising stars explore the current sounds on New York’s streets, embracing everything from disco-punk to feminist rap. Also in the Late Night series, Sir András Schiff concludes a two-year project with a performance of Book 2 of J. S. Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier. There are over 90 debuts this season, notably the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in its 100thbirtday year. Achieving widespread acclaim in recent years for their highly original interpretations, Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna make their Proms debut, bringing their radical approach to Beethoven to performances of his Second and Fifth Symphonies. With more than 100,000 tickets available at under £15, Promming (standing) tickets costing just £6 and half-price seats for under-18s, the Proms continues to bring the best of classical music to the widest possible audience. With world-class performances for those coming to the Royal Albert Hall and to the millions of people at home through BBC TV, online platforms and BBC Radio 3, where every note is broadcast, the Proms audience continues to grow ever wider. Tickets are available via www.bbc.co.uk/proms or by calling 020 7070 4441 or in person at the Royal Albert Hall
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Five-star concierge culture Nothing is too much trouble for the breed of high-powered concierge services in London.
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ith London being a millionaires… and billionaires paradise, having a top concierge to literally pander to your every need is now standard to this elite lifestyle. We are talking a 24/7 – 365 days personal service working globally to meet your requests. The best concierges are a highpowered breed, extremely well connected and know ‘all the best places’ whatever your requirements. Exclusive privileges and bespoke lifestyle solutions offered to you on a plate…or on demand. These are just some of the prestigious benefits on hand...
restaurants or even arrange for a Michelin-starred chef to cater for a private dinner party.
ENTERTAINMENT
“Top concierge services have relationships with all the world’s top airlines, car hire companies and hotels and resorts – and private jets if that is your wish”
Access to a live allocation of music, sport and theatre tickets, which is not available to the public. Get VIP access into hospitality and VIP areas at major tournaments, races and concerts.
RETAIL There are shopping specialists who are experts at tracking down any specific requests - with a huge pool of contacts, there is an eye and an ear out for the latest fashion trends and what piece of jewellery is going to be the next musthave item, and sourcing the perfect gift for every occasion. Working with personal stylists to ensure you always look and feel at your best.
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HOME SERVICES
Access to a 24/7 travel service, whether it’s a once-in- a-lifetime around the world trip, a short haul business trip or a family holiday, they can recommend destinations or accommodate your requirements. Top concierge services have relationships with all the world’s top airlines, car hire companies and hotels and resorts – and private jets if that is your wish.
This can be anything from trusted domestic staff such as chauffeurs, security guards and au-pairs to the most prestigious interior designers. If you are planning a luxury basement conversion… a real status symbol in London – your concierge service will have the best contacts. So it really is a case of “nothing is too much trouble” for today’s wealthy.
DINING They have strong working relationships with maitre d’s and managers at the world’s top restaurants, meaning that they can often access tables which aren’t usually available to the general public. With new restaurants opening each week, reservations for opening nights and soft launches can be achieved. They can book the chef ’s table in many of the top 56 AUGUST 2018
OUT & ABOUT
BBC Countryfile Live returns for a celebration of the Great British countryside 2nd - 5th August, Blenheim Palace
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BC Countryfile Live, the best summer day out in the UK is returning to Blenheim Palace for the third year in a row. Four days of live arena shows, hands-on activities, farm-animal demonstrations, debates, food, drink and shopping from over 500 independent retailers and lifestyle brands, the show brings together everything there is to cherish about the British countryside, in the grounds of the famous stately home in Oxfordshire. The UK’s biggest selling country act of all time The Shires, will headline BBC Countryfile Live Summer Party, as well as acoustic guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner and London-based country folk duo Ferris & Sylvester. This takes place on Saturday 4th August from 6pm – 9pm with a limited number of tickets available at wwwcountryfilelive.com priced at £38. 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Countryfile the programme, and in celebration of this momentous milestone
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Countryfile Live will host an exhibition area which goes behind the scenes of the show. Producers, camera crews and presenters alike will all take to the stage, giving the audience the low-down on just what it takes to create the programme. For families and those with little ones in tow, the National Trust area and Wildlife Zone are a must visit and will be jam-packed with activities. For families with older children The Waterside is filled with a variety of water sports for the whole family to try. For those older fans the National Trust debate theatre and the Quilter Cheviot Theatre will have a full line-up each day with interesting debates, talks and ‘Audiences With…’ on a wealth of topics; from how to achieve success, the future of farming, photography workshops and even what it takes to become an astronaut. With upwards of 30 stages, venues and special areas ranging from Family Fishing in the River Glyme to the Equine Area, the Stihl World Timbersports Championships, Dog Arena, BBC Introducing Stage, Wildlife Zone, Countryfile Kitchen Stage and even a Mercedes Off-Road Driving Experience, there’s certainly something for everyone at Countryfile Live.
Full show information and tickets are available now from www.countryfilelive.com Adult tickets start from £30 for the day and are available now from www.countryfilelive.com Find Countryfile Live on social media at twitter.com/countryfilelive facebook.com/bbccountryfilelive instagram.com/bbccountryfilelive Use hashtags #countryfilelive and to get involved!
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LORD’S
The Home of Cricket
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Lord’s has long been seen as the game’s spiritual ‘headquarters’. But its importance is not merely historical. In practice it remains, to this day, perhaps the most important single place in world cricket
ts owner, Marylebone Cricket Club, remains the guardian of both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket, and MCC sides (which play around 500 games a year) perform a key role in promoting cricket - in Britain and elsewhere. In addition, Lord’s is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as well as the European Cricket Council (ECC).It is also the setting for the state-ofthe-art MCC Cricket Academy, the unrivalled MCC Library and the world-famous MCC Museum. Above all, Lord’s is the setting for some ofthe best cricket in the world .It hosts Investec Test matches and NatWest-sponsored one-day internationals plus most of Middlesex’s home games, some historic fixtures (such as Oxford v Cambridge) and the village and club finals. The Lord’s 2018 fixture list is available to view on their website: www.lords.org/fixtures/fixturesand-tickets There is a Tour of Lord’s where you will begin in the MCC Museum, home of the famous Ashes urn. The museum brings the fascinating story of cricket is to life. Paintings, photographs and artefacts, covering 400 years of cricket history, reveal the game’s development from a rural pastime to a modern, increasingly international sport. The museum also boasts bats, balls and kit donated by great players like Mahela Jayawardene, Glenn McGrath, Rahul Dravid, Paul Collingwood and Shane Warne -as well as from past greats such as
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Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs andDon Bradman. Additional attractions at Lord’s include the Tennis Court where Real Tennis, ‘the game of kings’ (famously enjoyed by King Henry VIII), is still played, and the MCC Cricket Academy - where many future Test and county stars hone their skills. Founded in the 1970s, it soon produced some of the world’s finest cricketers, including Sir Ian Botham, Martin Crowe and Angus Fraser. Regular users include Middlesex players, MCC’s Young Cricketers and international cricketers preparing to appear in major matches at Lord’s. Members of the public are welcome too. Facilities include a 19-yard run-up for bowlers, a variable speed bowling machine forbatsmen, two-way simultaneous video recording equipment, aSupergrasse playing surface - especially for cricket, a bar & coffeeshop for spectators (for tired players!) with coaching availablethroughout the year. Lord’s is also an ideal venue for meetings or conferences, exhibitions, wedding receptions, dinners, parties or any celebration. From the Victorian elegance of the Pavilion to the striking lines of the J.P. Morgan Media Centre, Lord’s offers a wide range of facilities that allow for flexibility and creativity. Its ideal location in the heart of London and stunning vistas of the hallowed turf make Lord’s a unique and popular choice for any event. For more information about Lord’s visit the website at www.lords.org
“Lord’s is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board”
Venue images courtesy of MCC Above: picture courtesy of Sarah Williams
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BEAUTY & FASHION Walk With Me
“These two small companies have sustainability at the heart of their ethos, and are working to combat waste in a variety of innovative ways”
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Chase and Wonder offer a choice of charmingly illustrated offerings for every distinguished gent. Founded by husband and wife team David and Faye Aspinall. We love this Aftershave Wash Bag. www.chaseandwonder.com
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Explore the new collection of bijoux gems to arrive at Gemondo jewellery. These charming jewellery designs team a range of colourful genuine gemstones with 9ct yellow gold star, heart and teardrop motifs. Priced at £75 and under these whimsical yet affordable luxuries are perfect for everyday layering but also as special gifts to be treasured. www.gemondo.com
IN THE WILD
The term ‘Sustainability’, once the preserve of hemp-heavy bohemian brands, has this year been pushed to the fore of the fashion industry, thanks to the emergence of some shocking statistics on wastage. According to the 2017 report ‘A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future’, one full bin lorry of textiles is disposed of every second, and in March, the Times revealed that the UK had thrown over 300,000 tonnes of clothing into landfill, worth £12.5 billion. Two brands that are bucking the trend are Liquen Liquen and Walk With Me. These two small companies have sustainability at the heart of their ethos, and are working to combat waste in a variety of innovative ways. www.comisario.co
MODERN GENT
WHIMSICAL WONDERS
SUMMER SCARVES FOR COOL NIGHTS With the British summer’s unpredictable weather, a scarf can be the ideal accessory to protect from high sun or add a little warmth on a chilly evening. This new range of fashion scarves includes silk, cotton, cashmere and linen fabrics. And to keep any scarf in place with one of these beautiful new pink or blue leaf brooches. Featuring a Swarovski crystal surrounded by tiny reflectives stones. Available online and in selected onsite shops at Kensington, Hampton Court and the Tower of London. www.historicroyalpalaces.com
The Loris Bag is the latest addition to the range of Lush Designs’ cotton shopping bags. Beautifully printed with their characteristic animal prints. Now that plastic bags are a no-no these totes are the stylish way to carry your shopping, your gym kit, your school books. Made in England, these bags are tough, washable and last for years. www.lushlampshades.co.uk
Wanderlust, The World’s Only
“Mindful Triathlon”, Comes To Battersea Park A
recent study of British social media showed yoga as one of the top 15 mostused words, and the power of yoga and meditation is now widely recognised as having tangible health benefits. A good time then for Wanderlust, the largest yoga lifestyle event in the world, to arrive in Battersea Park for the first time on September 15, where over 4,000 attendees can experience a host of feel-good activities. Wanderlust came from the US founders’ desire to throw a party with meaning; to create an event that’s fun but also based on underlying ideals, where attendees are actually participants, and where people left feeling better than when they came.
“Wanderlust came from the US founders’ desire to throw a party with meaning; to create an event that’s fun but also based on underlying ideals” The template was born and Wanderlust is now a global wellness brand which holds B Corporation Certification, meeting rigorous standards for of social and environmental performance, ethics, accountability, and transparency in business. Wanderlust 108 is the brand’s signature triathlon, in partnership with adidas, and comprises a 5k run (or walk, they’re not strict…), a DJ-powered 90-minute outdoor yoga class, and a 30-minute guided meditation. The stunning Battersea Park location featuring water fountains, sculptures, and a Peace Pagoda is the perfect setting and will also feature live music and DJs, artisanal vendors, local foods and The Uncommons venue, which plays host to a wide choice of free activities including acro-yoga, aerial yoga, guided meditation, hulahooping and more. The Wanderlust Speakeasy, an intimate and casual lecture series venue, offers the opportunity for
festivalgoers to immerse themselves in the inspiring ideas of thought-leaders, while the Tea Garden, cooking demonstrations, farm to table experiences, licensed bar and immersion zones provide a further escape from the business of life. Leading health guru and best-selling author Julie Montagu, one of London’s top yoga and nutrition teachers recently named in the Top 10 Holistic Health Icons in the world, will lead the yoga stage with Jonelle Lewis and Mona Lisa Godfrey; Michael James Wong leads the meditation stage, and AcroYogaDance teach hand to hand balancing yoga in The Uncommons. The Kula Marketplace showcases local craft vendors, including clothing, jewelry, handcrafted items and a hugely diverse offering in new wellness and beauty products; local and organic food vendors include The True North Café and its legendary Wanderbowl lunch, and vegetarian and vegan food. Wanderlust UK MD Alan Steel tells us, “Wanderlust is the only event that gives Londoners the opportunity to embrace the community on scale: over 4,000 yogis moving & breathing together in the outdoors. We’ve found a true home in London and the new location in Battersea Park enables us to expand the experience with more opportunities to nurture the mind, body and soul. Passionate experts in their fields will be teaching, talking and sharing ideas about finding your true north - being enough, being happy, being healthy.” Tickets cost from £38.08 and for every Wanderlust 108 ticket sold, £1.08 will be donated to The Global Fund to fight AIDS with (RED), which could provide 3+ days of live-saving HIV medication. Wanderlust 108, Battersea Park, September 15, from £38.08. www.wanderlust.com/108-events/ london. @wanderlustgb
FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY
Look and feel your very best this summer with Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester and Ms. Helen McEvoy
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r. Peter Forrester and Ms. Helen McEvoy strongly believe that as qualified doctors of medicine, their experience and scientific training allow them to look critically at the treatments on offer. They can then guide patients towards making voluntary and informed choices. As medical experts they recommend procedures and treatments that are suitable, are endorsed by scientific research, and most importantly, are proven to be effective and safe. They can then deliver these procedures and treatments, together with the highest standards of care.
Profhilo – An innovative approach to skin rejuvenation Profhilo is a unique rejuvenation product for the face, neck and décolletage, being unlike any other skin treatment on the market. Profhilo is designed to significantly improve skin laxity, texture and lines by stimulating collagen and elastin production. This effect combined with increased hydration will produce a subtle lifting and tightening effect. A Profhilo treatment is quick and easy. Just 5 small injections of Profhilo are administered to each side of the face. Discomfort is minimal and other than the possibility of a small bruise there is no downtime. There will be an initial increase in hydration but the main effects will build over the following weeks. A second treatment must be given 4 weeks later to maximise the beneficial effects.
Dr. Peter Forrester offerS: Non Surgical Treatments • Anti-wrinkle Injections - reduce frown lines and crow’s feet. • Dermal Fillers - smooth deeper lines and furrows as well as returning lost volume to the face. • Thread Lift - minimally invasive procedure where surgical threads are used to lift and support cheeks, jowls and neck. • Facial Peels - helps to return a healthy glow to dull tired skin. Peels also reduce fine lines, wrinkles uneven skin tone, acne and scarring. • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) - natural anti-ageing skin rejuvenation treatment using small amounts of recipient’s blood to improve the skin’s texture and to reduce lines and wrinkles. • Facial Thread Veins – we remove thread veins affecting the nose cheeks and all area of the face. • Hyperhidrosis – an effective treatment for excessive underarm sweating • INTRAcel – uses radio frequency and micro needling to improve the tone and texture of the skin. It also tightens to reduce sagging, wrinkles and fine lines. INTRAcel helps to improve stretch marks and scarring. • Advanced skin care - ZO range of concentrated formulas delivers rapid results. A unique skincare regime will be formulated by Dr. Peter Forrester to ensure the best possible outcome.
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A revolutionary new injectable skin treatment resulting in increased firmness and elasticity as well as an overall improvement in skin quality for the face, neck and décolletage.
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With over 20 years experience in non surgical cosmetic medicine, Peter specialises in minimally invasive facial anti ageing treatments.
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Helen is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospital and she consults privately from her rooms in Esher.
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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY
The awards keep coming! Academy Cobham named as a finalist for the HJ British Hairdressing Business Awards 2018
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cademy Salons from Cobham, Surrey has been named as one of the country’s top salons after being announced as a finalist for the HJ British Hairdressing Business Awards 2018 in the Retail Salon of the Year category, sponsored by TIGI. The salon which is renowned for their clientpleasing styles and excellent colour work, now await the awards ceremony in September, to see if they have been crowned the overall category winner. Academy Salons which employs a team of exceptional stylists impressed the judges thanks to their creative initiatives, staff incentive schemes, policies and procedures and business growth in relation to their retail activities. Commenting on the result, Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of the HJ British Hairdressing Business Awards, said; “To be named as a finalist highlights how exceptional this salon is. With hundreds of entries for each category and a panel of judges that excel at looking for the finer details, just to make the shortlist is an outstanding achievement. We wish them all the very best of luck for the awards night, which promises to be a spectacular evening for all.” HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards promote professionalism, innovation and excellence, while recognising those individuals and teams who work tirelessly to raise the profile of the hairdressing industry. Currently over 287,000 people work within the hairdressing, barbering and beauty industries**; contributing over £7bn to the UK economy each year. 68 AUGUST 2018
Commenting on the announcement, Salv Mulé from Academy Salons, said, “We’re delighted to have been named as a finalist for the British Hairdressing British Awards. It reflects the tremendous hard work everyone at the salon has put in over the past 12 month, and we’re indebted to them for making this such a fantastic year. It’s not just about the products we sell thought’s also about what we select to match the lifestyles of our amazing clients. With products like Kérastase , L’Oréal and Balmain Paris Hair Couture we are offering the very best and most researched products in the market. We’re so excited and cannot wait until the awards ceremony in September!” The British Hairdressing Business Awards will take place on 17th September 2018 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London. For further details please visit www.hji.co.uk/ hjs-british-hairdressing-business-awards
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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY
Beautifully bronzed Katie Wright asks
the experts to share their advice for self-tan virgins.
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verybody knows at least one: the fake tan-aholic who always looks beautifully bronzed even in the dead of winter. For those who’ve been slathering on the dihydroxyacetone (that’s the active ingredient, FYI) since their teens, achieving that just-been-onhols glow is a doddle, but what if you’ve always been too scared to venture down the self-tan route? If visions of ending up looking like David Dickinson or Ross from Friends after his spray tan disaster have deterred you, you needn’t worry - a subtle life-like tan is easily achievable at home. “It doesn’t have to be scary,” says Carly Hobbs, tanning expert and Sienna X brand ambassador. “If you’re new to tanning, take things slowly and start with the best kind of products - and preparation is everything.” So how exactly do you prepare and what are the best tanning products for newbies? Here, Hobbs and two other tanning pros share their top tips for before, during and after your tan...
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Before: How to prepare your skin for fake tan “For as long as possible pre-tanning, exfoliate and moisturise as much as possible to keep skin soft, supple and tan-ready,” says Hobbs. “On the day of your tan, exfoliate to get rid of that last bit of dead skin cell build up.” Waxing should be done 24 hours before tanning and shaving 12 hours before: “Leaving these time frames allows the follicles, from where the hairs are whipped out, time to calm down and the pores on the surrounding skin to close so you don’t get a spotty tan,” she explains. “Apply a coat of nail polish to your nails on your hands and feet, as this will prevent tan from staining the nail plate,” says Marissa Carter, founder of tanning brand Cocoa Brown. If you have dark circles under your eyes, Carter advises applying Vaseline to stop the tan from further darkening that area: “You can also add a small amount of petroleum jelly through your eyebrows to prevent the tan from discolouring them too.”
“Apply a coat of nail polish to your nails on your hands and feet, as this will prevent tan from staining the nail plate”
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Fake favourites
the best products for beginners During: The best tanning technique While moisturising in the week leading up to your tan is important, skip the lotion on the day: “Ensure your skin is free from any products, moisturisers, oils, make-up and deodorant on the day you tan as this can affect the final results,” warns Jayne Cooper, St Tropez skin-finishing expert. “St Tropez Gradual Tan One Minute Everyday Pre-Shower Tanning Mousse is the perfect product for beginners. Simply apply to dry skin with or without a mitt, leave for just one minute and shower as normal and your tan will develop over the next eight hours.” If you are using a product that requires a longer development time, you must use a mitt. “Apply your chosen tan in upward sweeping movements, overlapping each area,” Cooper recommends. “Let your tan dry before having a drink or brushing your teeth as accidental drips may wash away the colour. This also applies to tanning with wet hair,” says Carter. Same goes for doing the dishes, and you can’t get sweaty so exercise is out of the question. “Sit back and relax in loose clothes as your tan develops, ideally go bra-less too so you don’t dent or mark your gorgeous glow,” Hobbs says. “Have a quick warm, not hot, shower after your development time, but don’t use shower gel all over in the shower. Instead keep soap or cleanser to just bits and pits so not to strip off all your hard bronzing work.”
“St Tropez Gradual Tan One Minute Everyday Pre-Shower Tanning Mousse is the perfect product for beginners” After: How to treat your tan So you’ve prepped thoroughly, tanned carefully and now you’re bronzed to perfection. Well done! Now what? “The first time you shower after you’ve applied your tan, use shower gel but don’t exfoliate your skin,” warns Carter. “Moisturise daily with an oil-free moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated and gently exfoliate every two to three days, which can extend your tan by up to three days,” Cooper says. “Self tans will last on average five to seven days depending on which product you’re using.” Once it’s faded, exfoliating or using a tan remover mitt will remove any last traces. “Don’t forget your SPF when going out even when you’re tanning - faking it doesn’t protect you from the sun,” Hobbs says. “And if ever you want to strip off your tan, dive into the swimming pool. The chlorine will pare back all of the colour!” 72 AUGUST 2018
Sienna X Gradual Self Tan Lotion, £16
Sienna X 1 Hour Self Tan Tinted Mousse, £25
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 Hour Tan Mousse, £7.99, Superdrug
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Tough Stuff 3in1 Body Scrub, £4.99, Superdrug St Tropez Applicator Mitt, £4.99, available from Superdrug
Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion, £22.50, FeelUnique
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– A collection of Surrey and Berkshire’s finest house and garden companies, plus stunning homes for sale in the area – I M A G E : N E P TU N E
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INTERIORS A FRESH LOOK
“An interior design change worth considering if there is not at least a bit of yellow”
Breathe new life into your indoor/ outdoor space with Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan and stencils. From a coat or two of colour to transform your chairs to stenciling a trick-of-the-eye tile-effect table or painting a plaster-effect wall, the project possibilities are endless. www.anniesloan.com
Summer inspirations
Yellow warms and electrifies, and since it was hailed the colour of Generation Z, it reigns on fashion and interior design portals that report a colourful revolution and a fashion for canary, honey and lemon colors. Millennial Pink, beware! Yellow is coming! The colour of the sun has many advantages, which make an interior design change worth considering if there is not at least a bit of yellow. Apart from creating positive associations with the summer and beautiful weather, yellow adds vigour, introduces a good mood, brightens the space and warms up the arrangement. www.pixers.us
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
Finding modish furniture with miniature proportions can be a tricky task, especially when hunting for a design-led sofa to fit a small lounge. Sofa specialists Darlings of Chelsea have got you covered with their beautiful collection of petite sofas and loveseats which are perfect for adding a luxe feel to a bijou home. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk
A LITTLE BIT OF LUXE
Everyone needs a little bit of luxury in their life. We love luxurious furniture, fabrics and metals and Melody Maison have a stunning selection for you to choose from – glamorous interiors are in! www.melodymaison.co.uk 76 AUGUST 2018
BRIGHTEN UP
Add some vibrancy to your home this summer with some unique and modern products that come in a range of exciting hues. We love this striking Coloured Geometry Wallpaper. OOSTOR. com is an online marketplace that sells carefully curated products from independent brands from all over the world, with a focus on fashion, lifestyle and design. www.OOSTOR.com
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earts of oak are our ships… and more and more green oak is becoming the natural material of choice for those wishing to enhance their homes. Oak was the timber used when the earliest Royal Navy ships ruled the waves. Official figures show that in 1707 there were just 12,476 oak trees remaining fit for shipbuilding in the New Forest compared with 123,927 a century before. But now there are sustainable plantations in Europe with France in particular having exceptionally well managed forests boasting as much as 524 million cubic meters of standing oak, which is culled at a rate of 1% per year and re-generates at a rate of 2%. Green oak is fast becoming one of the ecologically sound materials for attractive modern day home construction - whether it is for new build or erecting amazing new spaces and extensions. Helen Flavell had already completed her design - working with C7 Architects of Guildford. She wanted a design and build brief for the conversion of her 16th Century cottage with a large new extension. Typically dark inside the cottage, she wanted lots of glass and green oak for the new environment of the extension, but at the same time enhancing the old cottage. After attending a party where the building was formed with an oak frame, she called her architect and asked them to incorporate an oak frame into the design. C7 approached Living Oak of Cobham, Surrey, bespoke oak specialists who promise “a building which will stir your emotions from the first time you enter”. Living Oak designed the oak frame to form the main structure of the new space using 31 tonnes of green oak. Helen knew that she wanted that perfect combination and balance with the beautiful oak components and state of the art glass. What she
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got was a magnificent 240 sqm of additional space to create a new kitchen, dining room, master bedroom with en-suite and covered walkway with a double garage and accommodation over. This was in addition to the 180 sqm in the former cottage, providing the best of two architectural worlds - the character and feel of the cottage blending smoothly into the state of the art extension, with a light and warm home fit for the 21st Century. Living Oak pride themselves on their Biophilic design ethos – biophillicdesign.net - and now has many clients who give testament to the tangible wellbeing benefits that their buildings have provided to them. And if the Royal Navy’s hearts of oak are anything to go by, Helen’s green oak masterpiece should be with us for many more centuries to come. Living Oak can be contacted on 01932 590111 or visit their website www.livingoak.co.uk
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At Living Oak we design and build outstanding homes, extensions and garden buildings. Tel. 01932 590 111 www.livingoak.co.uk
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hops. Places to buy things – right? But, when we came to open our first store, it felt like that wasn’t enough. Here we were, designing collections for your home, and building places for you to get up close with them, so why not create an environment that feels more like a home than a shop and where you could always walk out feeling inspired in some way? Wouldn’t it feel closer to interior design than ‘shopping’? Wouldn’t it make it easier for you to picture how things would look in your house? Wouldn’t it help you to plan what else you might want to put in a room together? Wouldn’t it simply make the entire shop experience, better and nicer? So that’s exactly what we set out to do, six years ago with our very-first store in Winchester, and that’s exactly what we’re doing 31 stores later. Inspiration starts from the outside-in for us. You shouldn’t have to wait to get through the door before you feel it. And that all begins with location, like it does for most brands setting up shop. But for us, location isn’t just about finding the area that’s best for you, it’s a case of looking for the right building, because Neptune stores are usually conversions of older properties. Original character and buildings with history are always our preferred spots, not just because of their charm, but because it’s easier to take different portions of the interior and design them to represent different types of home. In an older property, you can make the most of beams and nooks to build a country cottage area, but can equally pare the character back to show a more contemporary, city apartment interior. Adding character in is doable, but it’s always more convincing
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homes, not stores
when it’s the real deal. That’s another quick perspective point worth mentioning too. Country cottages, modern townhouses, sprawling barn conversions, smaller city homes – they’re all home perspectives that our stores try to reflect. One home doesn’t fit all. We know that and so do our stores.
It can take years for the right property in the right location to come up. But we’d rather play the long game than rush and make a bad move. Literally. In the past, there have been buildings that are exactly what we’d been waiting for, and that we just wouldn’t be able to get in a town or city centre. Like Neptune Reading and Neptune Farnham. If we think that you’re going to enjoy spending time there and have a better, more memorable experience, and will want to travel a bit outside of the hustle and bustle, then we’ll go for it. That’s what matters to us most, rather than being in the prime high-street location and getting as many as people through the door as you can. Inside is where that real sense of home can be
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felt though. Our retail design team create the same rooms you’d have in your own home. Not nods to rooms, not a living room-like or bedroom-like setup, but full rooms. The living rooms often have working fires, the kitchens cabinets are fully stocked and at least one will be a fully working kitchen (oven and all). The bedrooms don’t have PJs under the pillow, but it certainly feels like nobody would tell you off for getting into bed and nodding off. It’s the way that they’re styled too. One of the ways a customer once described it to me was how their shoulders go down as soon as they come in through our front door. People relax. They feel calm. And, most importantly, that they can leave any Neptune store understanding more about how to create that atmosphere in their home too, through colour, lighting and texture as much as through their furniture choices. We want people to feel as though they’ve had an easy-to-consume, interior design session and that they leave us with inspiration in one arm and confidence to fulfil those ideas in the other. “Places for you to feel inspired” is the aim with a Neptune store. That’s the point. It’s the combination of decoration, design and atmosphere. That warm welcome, that make yourself at home message, that feeling of wishing and wanting to move in, that energy from the ideas running round your head for your own nest. They’re what make our stores not stores. When we see people coming in, putting their feet up, having a coffee with us, leaving an hour or so later, and coming back to show us pictures on their phones of what they’ve done, that’s what tells us people are feeling what we’d also hoped they would. Words can only do so much though. Our stores honestly are an experience sort of thing. I hope that if you stop by one of our homes, be it in the UK or overseas, you’ll see precisely what I mean. Make yourself at home at your closest Neptune store. Visit one of our stores. Neptune Reading, Neptune Guildford, Neptune Farnham and Neptune Weybridge. www.neptune.com/stores
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Aston Matthews opens its first new showroom for 195 years in Guildford L ong established bathroom specialist Aston Matthews has opened a spacious new showroom in Guildford. Located on Chertsey Street the new showroom offers a wide array of fittings for both the traditional and contemporary bathroom, displayed across two floors. Aston Matthews was founded in 1823 and in its long 195-year history it has only had one showroom, in Islington, London, however the brand is known nationally, thanks to a successful e-commerce site, and has a loyal following with individual customers, architects and interior designers. Whether you are completely remodelling the family bathroom, or just want to update your taps, the new Guildford showroom is worth a visit. It covers 1600 sq ft on the ground floor with a further 1000 sq ft upstairs and friendly experienced staff are on hand to help you select the right products for your home. Over 2000 superior quality bathroom fittings at the best possible prices are arranged throughout the showroom, presented both as individual items and in lifestyle settings created to inspire customers. There is everything available for the traditional bathroom from cast iron baths to brass taps and pedestal basins plus matching accessories. But if your taste is more contemporary you may prefer the wall hung basins, sleek chrome or black showers and minimal bathroom cabinets. Industrial style bathrooms are a popular design trend and Aston Matthews has this covered too with the Grid (Crittall inspired) shower screen, new Astonian Index taps and shower fittings or the handsome Brunel bath with rivet details. The Aston Matthews bathroom showroom, previously occupied by Cath Kidston, is in a 300-year-old building with many interesting architectural features including sash windows and painted brick walls which set off the bathroom fittings perfectly and Aston Matthews has added two customer toilets fitted out with contrasting
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products, one using a traditional WC and basin the other more contemporary. There is also a large meeting table in a bright corner of the showroom where customers can take time to discuss their plans with one of the team. If you are not able to visit the showroom you can still shop online. Aston Matthews is rightly proud of its user-friendly website which has been praised in the national media. Katrina Burroughs in the Sunday Times said, “Bathroom websites are generally infuriating. Aimed at plumbers they employ mysterious terminology or make a secret of prices. How hard can it be to sell us bathrooms in plain English? Not hard at all, as proved by the revamped Aston Matthews site. It’s well worth a look.” It may have taken Aston Matthews 195 years to reach Surrey, but perhaps quality is just worth waiting for. Find out more at: www.astonmatthews.co.uk
“Over 2000 superior quality bathroom fittings at the best possible prices are arranged throughout the showroom”
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Stepping under a cascading shower can be one of the most luxurious feelings in the world. But turning the shower on to be greeted with a pathetic little trickle can be one of the most frustrating and disappointing experiences! words: sam wylie-harris
ndeed, the power of a good shower should not be underestimated. So much more than a means of getting clean, the right one can encourage us to break into a chorus of Singin’ In The Rain, awaken the senses and leave us invigorated and ready to face the demands of the day. Nearly 90% of UK households, according to AMA Research (www. amaresearch.co.uk), have at least one shower in their home, and with demand for super-stylish systems continuing to grow, leading bathroom specialists now offer an array of solutions for both traditional and contemporary interiors. “The bathroom continues to be a key element of our homes, playing a much greater role beyond that of its traditional function as just another part of the daily routine,” says Robin Levien, international designer at Ideal Standard. “It has become both multi-purpose and multi-functional, an oasis of escapism and relaxation. A place for reinvigoration, transformation and even somewhere to pose, ponder and play.” Dreaming of a shower upgrade? The first stage in the planning process is to address a number of key issues, such as water pressure, the fabric of the building and ceiling height. “ The most important thing is to ensure you choose a shower system that’s compatible with your water supply, to make sure you have sufficient water pressure to give optimal showering experience,” notes Joe Stephens, product designer at Roper Rhodes. Once the practical points have been addressed, you can drench yourself in the fun bits...
Dark Depths Style and ambience can make a big difference in a bathroom; an uncluttered spa style, and chic, minimal designs are ever-popular. And while lighter colour schemes may be most traditionally associated with this part of the home, don’t rule out moody hues, which can work especially well. “There is a trend for using dark colours on the walls and floor, which with good lighting, can actually make a small
space seem bigger, as well as delivering a boutique hotel feel,” says Levien. Think different shades of greys, particularly darker tones, which are very on trend and great for creating a tranquil feel of luxury and relaxation.
Wet & wild Oversized shower heads can - literally - wash our woes away and make us feel like we’re in Club Tropicana. Large, 300mm shower heads, which can be ceiling-mounted for a dramatic effect, are perfect for this as they create a cascading rain shower effect. Diverter valves are very popular, as they give the ability to switch the flow of water between two or even three different outlets, such as the main overhead shower, a handset and a bath filler. Thermostatic shower valves are another popular choice, particularly for families, as they are safe and easy to use. Show-stopping ceiling-fed shower heads are a huge trend, because they look great, and they provide a really luxurious showering experience. ‘Wow’ shower head features, such as waterfall settings and LED mood lighting, which create a sense of total relaxation are also hot this year.
The Wow Factor When space is at a minimum, often it’s all about finding inventive and user-friendly ways of fitting in the essentials - but those lucky enough to have lots of bathroom space to play with can tap into trends on a larger scale. Bathrooms are moving from the functional into the decadent. Colour, texture, shape and size have moved from being ‘safe’ to almost stretching the boundaries of good taste. There has never been so much choice and product variation, and trends are very fast moving. Giving a traditional bathroom an up-to-date facelift, you could remove the bath and replace it with a large format slim tray and wet room. This totally transforms both the look, life and function of the bathroom. Think about coloured glass, as this can offer a ‘wow’ factor and also delivers some privacy, if the bathroom is used by more than one person at a time.
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Living the dream a new approach to decorating with tiles L
IVING is Original Style’s brand new approach to tiling - eight capsule collections of large format tiles, designed and printed in the heart of Devon for different lifestyles and tastes, complete with coordinating plain colour options. The first four that have just been launched Palazzo, Maison, Opera and Eden - boast beautiful patterns and provide a stunning, practical alternative to wallpaper in any stylish bathroom or kitchen. PALAZZO was inspired by the grand palatial buildings of Italy and is a mix of 6 traditional and glamorous designs. All patterns in this collection look as if they have been inlaid on classical Carrara marble, bringing a touch of luxury to the room. The MAISON collection is made up of 3 muted French blue designs, printed on a softly textured off-white base tile - think effortless elegance, understated patterns and subtle flourishes. OPERA, on the other hand, provides a modern twist on classics, with three different prints available in two colour ways - subtle grey and off-white. This collection was inspired by faded grandeur and timeless fabrics - an elegant statement with a fashionable, distressed look. The lush and leafy designs of the EDEN collection bring a tropical paradise to the bathroom. There are three patterns available; Glade is a delicate bouquet of ferns, Pergola has trailing fronds, and Hothouse is a riot of palm leaves. www.originalstyle.com
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Inspirational Styling For Your Outside Space
From outdoor hideaways to living spaces that flow with nature, she shares three looks from her new book with Gabrielle Fagan.
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lurring the boundary between inside and out and playing with botanical effects is a passion for Selina Lake, who reveals her secrets in her new book, Garden Style: Inspirational Styling For Your Outside Space. “I hope I can inspire people to make the most of any outside space, and create everything from an outdoor living space to a garden room or a hideaway, and bring nature into decor indoors,” she says.
Here, Lake shares three looks from the book... Create a cosy hideaway “More popular than ever, garden rooms are a useful addition to any space,” says Lake. “They can be used as office spaces, crafting rooms, yoga studios, or places to enjoy a million other activities. You can adapt an existing building, such as a large shed, garage or greenhouse, or commission a new pod, cabin or summer house. Perhaps you’d like the garden room to reflect the garden and have a verdant, naturalistic ‘potting shed’ vibe, or you could opt for something strikingly modern that contrasts with the garden that surrounds it. If it’s a contemporary structure - like a glass conservatory a great way to bring the outside in is by using green, the colour of nature, for walls and skirting boards. Green glass-bottle vases and faux plants can bring a quirky botanical feel to a sleek modern space.” Top Tip: “If you have a surplus of blooms from your garden, cut them and arrange in galvanized metal buckets filled with water. Arrange by a doorway or at the bottom of a staircase. It creates a sense of walking through a flower garden.” Bring the outside in “Bringing flowers and foliage in from your garden to enhance your home decor is a simple detail that makes a big impact, whether you’re in need of a table centrepiece for a special occasion, a welcoming display for a hallway table, or something just to bring a smile to your face,” Lake enthuses. “Joyful pops of vibrant colour from flowering spring bulbs are really uplifting,” says Lake. “When it comes to arranging flowers, I don’t have any rules as such. I like loose, natural-looking posies and am drawn to colour palettes that I find uplifting and will sit well 88 AUGUST 2018
with my interior.” Top Tip: “I make black and white copies of vintage botanical prints and use brass bulldog clips to display them on a line. I also love empty seed packets, which can be grouped and used in a decorative way.” Perfect the patio “I wanted to create a simple Scandinavian look, so opted for a clean, pared-down palette of black, grey and white, teaming it with natural materials such as wood, rattan and wicker,” explains Lake. “Lush green wisteria foliage and leafy hydrangea, lavender and tobacco plants in zinc containers and dark grey stone pots add scent and interest to my outdoor living room. I gave our tired wooden decking a facelift with black wood stain, and like to dress the sofa and chairs with comfy cushions and throws, just as I do inside.” Top Tip: “Be ready for when the sun goes down - an outdoor rug will make a space feel cosier - and hang a cluster of string lights overhead and group candle lanterns on a coffee table.”
THE DETAILS Garden Style: Inspirational Styling For Your Outside Space by Selina Lake, photography by Rachel Whiting, is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £19.99. Available to readers for special price of £14.99, inc P&P: Call Macmillan Direct on 01256 302 699 and quote ref NT5.
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outdoor living Salvaged style
HOLIDAY AT HOME
Relax outdoors and feel like you’re on holiday - with beautiful sun loungers and luxurious daybeds to sunbathe on! Gorgeous sofas to snooze on, read a book and sip a glass of wine – in the knowledge that the fully waterproof cushions cannot be marked or stained – even by the odd wine spill. And if you want a poolside beer, Bridgman have stunning bar stools and tables. The holiday feeling but at home! www.bridgman.co.uk
FIRE IT UP
Create a dramatic garden focal point with Solus Decor’s concrete Fire Bowls. The flickering glow of a fire adds atmosphere and warmth to outdoor spaces, and Solus’ fire bowls offer the perfect place to congregate on warm summer evenings. These hand-cast concrete fire pits are modern versions of traditional wood burning fire pits that use convenient, clean burning fuels. They are available in a variety of shapes, fuel types and ignition options. www.solusdecor.co.uk
…AND RELAX!
Catch some rays in utter luxury with the Fiji Sun Seeker, exclusively available at The Garden Furniture Centre. The ultimate in outdoor relaxation, this simply stunning piece of garden furniture is sure to make entertaining and socialising a pleasure for all involved. www.gardenfurniturecentre.co.uk 90 AUGUST 2018
As the old saying goes, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’, why not create a vintage inspired garden using upcycled outdoor furniture and accessories from Scaramanga. Offering a wide selection of reclaimed items that are brimming with character, Scaramanga’s unique selection is perfect for adding some individual flair to your plot. If you’re planning on creating an outdoor treasure trove, opt for antique pieces like the Red Vintage Water Tank. www.scaramangashop.co.uk
Mediterranean outdoor living
Relive summers on the Mediterranean with the POINT collection of woven outdoor furniture available at Urban Avenue. The POINT collection is comprised of stools, dining chairs and tables, along with loungers and luxury swing sets that celebrate the joy of living life outside. www.urbanavenue.co.uk
Light-up your outdoor space
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When you spend time outdoors, entertaining your family and friends, you’ll need adequate lighting to illuminate your outside space
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hether you’re sitting outside on your patio area, or you wish to place a spotlight on specific areas of your garden, outdoor lighting can serve these purposes. You have a variety of options to suit your individual tastes, the size of your outdoor space, and its purpose. It’s important to consider what you need and how you will use the lighting, and with so many benefits to outdoor lighting, you can add beauty, function and safety to your outdoor areas.
Primary points to deciding on your outside lighting are: 1. SAFETY Use a combination of uplights as well as lights installed on outdoor structures to illuminate your seating areas effectively. Outdoor lighting can add safety in a variety of ways. Light pathways to ensure that people navigate these areas safely. Use zone lighting to illuminate areas of your garden and landscape for night-time use. Zone lighting can be effective for lighting your patio, swimming pool or outdoor seating area. Illuminate driveways, garages and entryways to keep your outdoor space safe after dark. The more lights, the safer your outdoor areas will be.
2. SECURITY A well-lit driveway and garden presents a feeling of security and maintenance. When you keep your outdoor areas illuminated, you present a feeling of care and involvement. Install lights with motion detectors so they illuminate when motion activates them. A dark garden can be splashed with bright lights when someone walks through – this can be helpful to deter would-be criminals from trespassing
on your property.
3. COMFORT Extend your living area into your garden, particularly if you entertain outdoors on a regular basis. If you have a patio with seating, add comfortable and attractive lighting to enable you to use these areas after dark. The ambience of outdoor seating can be pleasant and inviting, especially when you feature attractive outdoor lighting that adds to your outdoor decor. Use a combination of lights installed on outdoor structures to illuminate your seating areas effectively.
4. DECOR Showcase and highlight specific areas with decorative lighting. By installing lights around your garden in various spots, you pull the eye to these areas and display them attractively. Lighting can be a wonderful way to display planting areas or flower gardens. Install mood lighting along outdoor buildings to add pleasant splashes of light. You can even add low-voltage exterior lights to trees and shrubs outdoors to illuminate planting areas and add beautiful accents to your exterior areas.
5. KERB APPEAL A well-lit home presents a cared-for impression to your neighbours and visitors. Your house will appear warm and inviting, and in contrast to a dark and drab home, your illuminated home will draw people in and offer a warm refuge for family and friends. Regardless of the purpose of your outdoor lighting, the benefits are all positive. From increasing safety and security to creating a warm and inviting environment, adding outdoor lighting will enhance and beautify your home.
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The benefits of retirement living with McCarthy and Stone
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cCarthy & Stone is the UK’s leading retirement housebuilder with a c.70% share of the owner-occupied market. They’ve sold over 51,000 properties across more than 1,100 retirement developments since 1977 which are situated in locations close to local amenities, transport links, and are renowned for their focus on the needs of those in later life. They’ve been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for over 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All their properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards – just two of the reasons they’ve been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began. They are the only house builder of any size or type to ever achieve this. All apartments are built to help you or a loved one keep their independence and they offer a choice of developments and lifestyles to suit your needs in Surrey:
Retirement Living Exclusively designed for the over 60s, these developments offer both companionship and independence. • Dedicated House Manager • Club lounge for socialising • Landscaped gardens • Safety & security features for additional peace of mind
Retirement Living Plus Exclusively designed for the over 70s, Retirement Living Plus is ideal for people looking to maintain their independence with additional support on hand. • Estates Management team on hand 24 hours a day • Club lounge and bistro restaurant^ • Salon in which to relax and unwind^ • Landscaped gardens
Live your retirement to the full McCarthy & Stone believe that retirement should be everything you or a loved one hoped it would be, without having to compromise on quality of life or the level of freedom you’re used to. They create a place that you can call your own. Privately-owned spacious apartments located near the centre of town that gives you the level of freedom you want within an environment that is safe and secure. With social lounges, beautiful year-round landscaped gardens and guest suites all under one roof, when you’re not out and about, you can relax and entertain your family, friends and new neighbours. They also provide a varied level of support depending on your needs to help you lead your retirement to the full. 94 AUGUST 2018
Georgina Akers, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for McCarthy & Stone comments: “All of our developments have been designed to offer future homeowners the very best in independent living with the opportunity to benefit from privacy when they need it, and companionship when they choose to.” To find out more about our stunning developments in Surrey call 0800 882 1329. ^Additional charge applies. #Subject to availability
“All apartments are built to help you or a loved one keep their independence”
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Live an idyllic family life in Surrey New builds for the modern family
Above: The Bramblings, Banstead Left: Banstead High Street
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ward-winning local developer Shanly Homes has launched two new developments within close proximity to one another in Surrey. Designed with families in mind, Nower Place, Epsom Downs and The Bramblings, Banstead are ideally situated close to several infant and junior schools rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, including Glyn School, Rosebery School, Banstead Infant School and Wallace Fields Infant School. Positioned between Banstead and Epsom highstreet, residents have ample choice of restaurants and shops to meet the needs of a busy family. Alternatively, for more relaxing days, the nearby open spaces make this area of Surrey ideal for dog-walkers and nature enthusiasts. Nonsuch Park, a former deer hunting park of King Henry VIII and 1,350 acres of parkland in Banstead Common are just around the corner. Visitors to Epsom Downs, the Grade 1 racecourse home to the renowned Epsom Derby, are rewarded with panoramic views of the London skyline. For those who require access to central London, Epsom Downs and Banstead train stations have direct links to London Victoria in an hour. Alternatively, both properties are a short drive to Epsom Station and Ewell West with trains to London Bridge, Waterloo and Victoria. Nower Place, Epsom Downs is a ten-minute drive from the town centre, nestled in the cul-de-sac of Claremount Gardens. The collection of 11 three 98 AUGUST 2018
Above: Nower Place, Epsom Downs Left: Epsom Downs Racecourse
and four-bedroom houses have been designed for modern family living with stylish open-plan kitchen and dining area features with traditional shaker style painted units with composite stone surfaces. Kitchens are completed with integrated Siemens and Zanussi appliances, including induction hobs and wine coolers ready to be stocked from nearby Denbies Wine Estate. French doors then open out onto the garden to function as an extension of the family living area while a separate living room and/or TV room provides a more private space for entertaining or relaxing. All master bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and en-suites with walk-in showers. Prices for a large three-bedroom semi-detached house start from £755,000. The show home is open 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday and on Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. In nearby Nork, Banstead, Shanly Homes is releasing a select few properties off-plan at The Bramblings. Located on a private cul-de-sac off Nork Way, the development of eight four and five-bedroom detached houses is currently under construction. The Bramblings have a spacious internal layout, offering flexible living and include garages and off-street parking, prices range from £699,950 to £885,000. The showhome will launch this September. To make an appointment to visit the show home at Nower Place, Epsom and for more information call 01737 904 170 or visit www.shanlyhomes.com.
“Kitchens are completed with integrated Siemens and Zanussi appliances, including induction hobs and wine coolers ready to be stocked from nearby Denbies Wine Estate”