Life Magazines: Surrey editions February 2016

established in 1986

denbies wine estate

Image: Denbies Wine Estate

celebrates its 30th anniversary

from the

editor

Welcome to our February issue...

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o synonymous with Welsh rugby is the Quinnell name that Lucy Quinnell, who lives in Surrey, is often asked if her genealogical roots are in Wales. The remarkable narrative of not one but four rugby legends in one proudly Welsh family – father Derek Quinnell and his sons Scott, Craig and Gavin – has firmly cemented the surname in popular imagination as a Cambrian one.

Grayshott Pottery in Surrey is one of the last working potteries in Southern England. You can see their crafts persons at work, browse their large and well stocked Emporium, explore their exclusive Gallery and enjoy refreshments in the popular Kiln Cafe. A relaxing, educational and inspiring day out for all ages.

Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard, is situated on the outskirts of Dorking in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Approaching the expansive Denbies Estate, for a moment, one could really be anywhere in the world, acres and acres of vineyard rolling into the distant hills, a captivating sight – in the middle of Surrey.

Hundreds of exotic butterflies will be released into the Glasshouse at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Garden Wisley, Surrey this winter, bringing a vibrant swathe of colour and life to warm the cold start to the year.

Pick up inspiration and advice: Welcome the arrival of spring by visiting the Spring Plant Fair at Wisley (18 – 20 March). Meet specialist nurseries and choose from a wide range of quality plants.

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It’s all happening at St George’s Junior School…

Daily mile helps Year 1 pupils stay fit to play and fit to learn

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his Easter Term, Year 1 pupils at St George’s Junior School, Weybridge are taking part in a new initiative aimed at helping them stay fit to play and fit to learn.

Each child will have the opportunity to complete a daily mile of exercise on the School grounds, giving them a chance to take in the fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors. They will track their performance and make personal targets for improvement, and will build new relationships by walking with different classmates.

Friday 15 January saw the boys and girls take to the School field for three brisk laps. There were smiles

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all round and a visible sense of determination as they marched along, suitably clad in their winter coats and wellies. Describing his progress so far, pupil Freddie said: I didn’t like it before because it was a bit tiring, but I like it now because it gives me more energy.”

Similar initiatives at other UK schools have resulted in significant improvements to children’s sleeping, eating and ability to focus in the classroom, and the teachers at St George’s are confident that the children will be able to reap the same benefits from their daily mile.

Find out more about St George’s Junior School, Weybridge – including entry at Nursery and Reception – at its next Open Mornings on Friday 4 March and Saturday 5 March 2016: book online at www.stgeorgesweybridge.com THE DETAILS St George’s Junior School Thames St, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8NL ••••• 01932 839400 www.stgeorgesweybridge.com

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An education tailored for boys

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he town of Guildford is bucking a national trend which continues to be at the heart of heated educational discussion in the press and social media. A row over single-sex education has again flared up with the suggestion that students at single-sex institutions are at a huge disadvantage living in a deeply unrealistic world and, as such, all-boys and allgirls schools are educational dinosaurs.

The number of single-sex schools continues to drop and yet the RGS remains proud to have offered boys-only education in the centre of Guildford for over 500 years, an education which not only allows boys to emerge with exceptional results but also to develop into confident, grounded, thoroughly decent individuals. The smooth coexistence with the neighbouring girls schools means that RGS boys get the very best of both worlds: an education tailored for boys where the teaching and support are geared specifically to the learning style of boys without gender stereotype, prejudice or distraction, while in every other way allowing the boys – with the freedom which a town-centre school affords – to enjoy healthy and normal interaction with girls in the academic, artistic, extracurricular and social spheres.

This media storm has coincided with a time when, if justification were required with regard to perceived disadvantages, the RGS can justifiably claim to be proud of its past, its present and its future. Our Old Guildfordians continue to flourish on the national and international stages: Jack Clifford (OG11) is part of Eddie Jones’s new-look England rugby squad for the Six Nations; Angus Goodwin (OG06) won the prestigious Turner Prize as founder

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member of art, architecture and design collective Assemble for his work on a Liverpool housing estate; Tom Griffiths (OG09), in the presence of The Prince of Wales, was awarded the Sword of Honour at the Sovereign’s Parade; Giles Hutchings (OG13) has been participating in the Champion of Champions tournament on Channel 4’s Countdown. The current Upper Sixth Form has just received 38 Oxbridge offers: the second highest ever for the School and a record for the RGS for Cambridge offers with 25. The future looks equally exciting and recently we have been delighted to welcome prospective students from Prep and Primary Schools – impressive in both number and calibre alike – who sat our 11+ entrance examinations.

There are great schools which are single-sex or co-educational, which are day or boarding, which are independent or maintained: the important thing is not, however, the label but an institution in which pupils are happy, have the scope to flourish and grow, and where they can fulfil their potential. It is in this light that we continue to be proud of all those boys who have worn, continue to wear and will wear in the future, the RGS blazer.

THE DETAILS Royal Grammar School, Guildford, High Street, Guildford GU1 3BB ••••• Twitter: @RGSGuildford Facebook: RGSGuildford www.rgs-guildford.co.uk

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UK parents among

‘the strictest in Europe’

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

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

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

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

children to use daylight hours and prevent road deaths.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The report recommended a reduction of car dependency and a change in Daylight Saving Time to allow

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

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

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

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A-level results 2015: Independent schools 1

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Cardiff Sixth Form College

Cardiff

158

94.64

2

Guildford High School for Girls

Guildford

77

89.41

3

Westminster School

Westminster

194

87.96

4

North London Collegiate School

Edgware

118

86.68

5

Brighton College

Brighton

182

84.39

6

Wycombe Abbey School

High Wycombe

85

83.99

7

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

Elstree

169

83.64

8

King Edward’s School, Birmingham

Birmingham

104

82.69

9

Magdalen College School

Oxford

135

82.25

10

Queen Ethelburga’s College

York

101

81.78

11

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s

York

123

81.25

12

King’s College School (KCS)

Wimbledon

196

80.71

13

Concord College

Shrewsbury

162

79.23

14

James Allen’s Girls’ School

London

85

78.34

15

Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester

97

78.26

16

Royal Grammar School

Guildford

145

78.13

17

The Perse School

Cambridge

171

78.07

18

St Helen and St Katharine

Abingdon

83

77.78

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City of London School For Girls

The City

85

77.74

20

St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans

73

77.53

21

The Grange School

Northwich

86

76.89

22

St John’s College, Cardiff

Cardiff

46

76.62

23

Withington Girls’ School

Manchester

77

76.13

24

Oxford High School GDST

Oxford

67

75.91

25

St Mary’s School, Ascot

Ascot

57

75.43

26

Highgate School

Highgate

154

75.29

27

South Hampstead High School GDST

Hampstead

75

74.26

28

Hampton School

Hampton

174

74.04

29

The Maynard School

Exeter

28

73.91

30

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls Borehamwood

105

72.51

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Independent Schools bring top of the class results

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he A-level results table below illustrates the highest achieving A-Level results of independent schools in the UK - including the percentage of subject entries graded A*/A or equivalent. independent school league tables are created using data supplied by the Independent Schools Council. Some schools decline to submit results, so may not appear in the position they achieved.

Only schools with 25 or more candidates sitting A-level or equivalent qualifications are included in the table.

In these A-level tables, Cardiff Sixth Form College has topped the list once again this year, as the best-performing independent school, with just a slight dip in the percentage of pupils at grades A* to A - 94.64 per cent of pupils in 2015 compared with 94.71 in 2014.

The table covers A-levels in addition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge Pre-U. Results in the IB and Pre-U are converted into A-level equivalents using the Ucas tarrif point system as a guide.

Higher level 7 and 6 at IB = A* and A at A-level.

Distinction 1, 2, 3 and Merit 1 at Pre-U = A* and A at A-level.

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‘Private schools should be praised for producing influential people’

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

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

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

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

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

And anyone who has been to a private school, whether big or small, famous or not so famous, will know that there will be many such high-achieving parents. Their added

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

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

Private schools are exceedingly good at producing successful pupils…

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18 february Learn to Paint Skies and Landscapes Taking inspiration from the Constable exhibition, join artist Jan Rubin to create a series of 4 small paintings focusing mainly on the sky. You will then produce a final acrylic painting on canvas bringing sky and landscape together. Time: 1pm to 2:30pm & 3pm to 4:30pm Price: £6.50 The Lightbox Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 4AA

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CALENDAR 19 february Make a wooden bird box at Denbies Hillside

7 february LOSELEY PARK WEDDING FAIR Wedding suppliers will be exhibiting in the Tithe Barn and adjoining marquee. Loseley House and Walled Gardens will be open for viewing and the Loseley Wedding team will be available to discuss your wedding plans.

Time: 11am to 4pm Price: Free Loseley Park Guildford, Gu3 1Hs 16 FEBRUARY 2016

Encourage birds into your garden with a handmade house for them to nest in. Come along to Landbarn Farm and our team of woodworking volunteers will help you make a bird box (using locally sourced timber).

Take it home and enjoy the birds in your garden. Booking Essential. Phone: 01372 220644.

Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

A National Trust Event, 9.30am2pm. Meeting arrangements will be given on booking.

Denbies Hillside, Ranmore Rd, near Dorking, RH5 6SR

10 february Torchlight Tour Join us for a special tour of the Museum as night falls. Warm clothes, sensible shoes and a torch are highly recommended as our expert guide leads you through the Motoring Village, Wellington Hangar, Test Hill and the Members’ Banking. 6pm to 9pm, prices range from £10 to £15 per person.

Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0QN

9 february Dog Walking Club at Polesden Lacey Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friends on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

A National Trust Event, 9.30am10.30am, general admission prices apply. Meet outside the coffee shop.

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, RH5 6BD

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4 february Ballroom dancing Beginners and Improvers ballroom/Latin dancing classes alongside an afternoon dance (social dancing). Every Thursday Beginners class 12.30-1.15pm Afternoon dance (social) 1.15-2.45pm Improvers class 2.45-3.30 £8pp for class £5pp for tea dance £10pp for class and tea dance combo Queen Elizabeth Park Hall, Railton Road, Guildford, GU2 9JX

Until 27 february Stuey B: Corners and Curves

14 february Valentine’s Grotto Experience

Stuey B is a photographer and filmmaker, working with clients such as McLaren, The Balvenie and Vita Gottlieb.

Stuey brings a collection of nudes and architectural images highlighting subtle beauty of form and how these two diverse subject matters can complement each other. His fine art photographic practice is concerned with helping us to STOP... and step off the furious spinning of the modern world.

New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham GU9 7PS

For a unique Valentine’s treat bring your loved one to see the beautiful crystal Grotto. On arrival you will be welcomed with a glass of Painshill Sparkling Wine, chocolate hearts and a red rose. You can choose from three time slots 11.30am, 1pm or 2.30pm. Price also includes entry to the beautiful landscape garden. Adults only. Advance booking required. Call 01932 868113 or book online www.painshill.co.uk Time: Timed tickets cost £25 per person (members £22.50 per person) Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JE

6 february Vintage Guildford A fair that provides a platform for the finest local vintage sellers, designers and makers to exhibit wonderful items of yesteryear right on their doorstep!

Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP

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Established in 1986,

Denbies Wine Estate

celebrates its 30th anniversary

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enbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard, is situated on the outskirts of Dorking in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Approaching the expansive Denbies Estate, for a moment, one could really be anywhere in the world, acres and acres of vineyard rolling into the distant hills, a captivating sight – in the middle of Surrey.

Established in 1986, the vineyard has become a benchmark of wine making excellence in this growth industry. Just over 30 years ago the new owners of the Denbies estate recognised the unique characteristics of the North Downs landscape. Its’ south facing slopes, chalky soil and micro-climate made it ideal for creating England’s largest vineyard.

The 265 acre vineyard was planted in 1986, a bold move taken by Sir Adrian White, who, with his family moved to the estate in 1984. The impressive chateau style winery was completed in 1993, the same year as the maiden wine, Surrey Gold, was released. The estate is now one of the largest most visited attractions in the south-east with two restaurants, wine and gift shop, conference and banqueting, micro-brewery and farm shop. The original Farmhouse was converted into bed and breakfast accommodation with 7 en-suite double rooms.

Denbies produces internationally award winning excellent cool climate sparkling wines using the traditional grape varieties, grown on chalky soil, it has also an excellent reputation for producing award winning premium still wines. In 2011 Denbies was awarded an IWC Gold ‘Best Rose in the world’ for its Chalk Ridge Rose 2010. The winery also produces first class still wines from the noble varieties, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and now Sauvignon Blanc. This is a combination of warmer growing seasons producing riper fruit, and a great deal of expertise in the winemaking process. The 2014 Pinot Gris, which is being released in March 2016, is currently showing some wonderfully complex flavours, as is the Sauvignon Blanc and the Bacchus.

As well as producing internationally award winning wines, Denbies offers a wide range of events, the highlight of the year will be the Denbies 30th Anniversary ball, taking place on 11th June, reservations are now being taken. For full details on all of Denbies special events, including Mother’s Day on Sunday 6th March which this year has something for everyone including horse drawn carriage rides, Gallery Restaurant brunch and outdoor train ride, Gallery Restaurant Traditional Mother’s Day lunch and NEW for 2016, a more informal Garden Room Carvery, perfect for all the family, visit www.denbies.co.uk Denbies Wine Estate currently has a range of 15 wines and produces over 450,000 bottles of wine per annum.

Denbies is located in Dorking, Surrey with direct rail access from London Waterloo and Victoria mainline stations.

Photographs by Helen Dixon

THE DETAILS Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA ••••• 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk FEBRUARY 2016 19

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NIGHTS OF FOOD, AGONY AND DINING HELL Jay Rayner tours the UK in 2016

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enowned restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner is embarking on two UK-wide tours in 2016.

Taking place in various theatres across the country from February to May, A Night OF Food and Agony and My Dining Hell entertainingly combine Jay Rayner’s flair for storytelling and acerbic wit with a hitherto hidden talent as a musician.

restaurant critic for the Observer.

Jay Rayner is a former Young Journalist of the Year, Critic of the Year and Restaurant Critic of the Year, though not all in the same year. In the 2014 British Press Awards he was shortlisted for both Critic of the Year and Specialist Journalist of the Year. Somehow he has also found time to write four novels and three works of non-fiction. His latest book is A Greedy Man In A Hungry

‘Rayner, a restaurant critic and boulevardier, is the perfect communicator’ – Clive Davis, The Times My Dining Hell, opening in March in Liverpool and travelling around the country before closing in Chatham in May, will see Jay examine our love affair with lousy reviews.

As a restaurant critic for the Observer for over 15 years, if there is one thing Jay has learnt it is that his readers delight in reviews of bad restaurants.

In this accompaniment to his book of the same name, Rayner rants about his most hated restaurants fads, describes some of his most excruciating nights out and – just to balance things – reads from the worst reviews his own work has ever received.

Having already had a successful run in 2015, this is a hugely entertaining show in the company of the man recently voted the best food and drink journalist in Britain.

Kicking off in Kingston in February and finishing in Swansea in April A Night Of Food And Agony, featuring Jay’s quartet, will essentially offer two shows for the price of one. The first half of this evening is an hour-long version of My Dining Hell, where Jay talks about his time as a restaurant critic and one of Britain’s most well-known food experts, delighting the audience with anecdotes about the best and worst restaurants he’s ever eaten in.

Fresh from his knock-out show at legendary jazz venue Ronnie Scott’s, the second half of the evening brings Jay together with his ensemble of top flight musicians to perform. Accompanied by the singer Pat Gordon Smith, bassist Robert Rickenberg and saxophonist Dave Lewis, Jay will play tunes from the Great American food and drink songbook. There’ll be standards from the likes of Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Blossom Dearie and Dave Frishberg, alongside anecdotes from his life being paid to eat out on somebody else’s dime, and stories about growing up with a mother, Claire Rayner, who was a sex advice columnist.

An award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster with a fine collection of floral shirts, Jay Rayner has written on everything from crime and politics, through cinema and theatre to the visual arts. But despite his stint as sex columnist for Cosmopolitan, he is best known as

World: How (almost) everything you thought you knew about food is wrong. He chairs BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, and is a regular on British television, where he is familiar as a judge on Masterchef and, since 2009, as the resident food expert on The One Show.

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GRAYSHOTT

POTTERY Grayshott Pottery is one of the last working potteries in Southern England.You can see their crafts persons at work, browse their large and well stocked Emporium, explore their exclusive Gallery and enjoy refreshments in the popular Kiln Cafe. A relaxing, educational and inspiring day out for all ages

Their Emporium

Their Emporium is a destination in its own right – a treasure trove of beautiful items from the practical to the purely decorative. You can buy original Grayshott Pottery ceramics from individual mugs, lamps and collectible plates to cookware. They also stock a huge range of gifts including jewellery, handbags, candles, cushions, cards, children’s toys and seasonal items.

Studio Art Ceramics Gallery

The Gallery provides a showcase for their team’s remarkable design and craft skills. Here you can admire their latest creations and bespoke designs, all hand-painted and individually stamped and signed by the artist.

Kiln Cafe

The popular Kiln Cafe, set in the heart of the Grayshott Pottery building is a favourite with visitors and local residents alike. You can enjoy a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, locally made cakes, sandwiches, all day breakfasts and daily hot lunch specials. You can choose to stay inside and watch our pottery team at work in the studio next door, or sit out in the covered patio area which is open all year.

Forthcoming Events include:

Half Term Painting Event Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February, suitable for children and adults. No booking required. Sessions from 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. From £3.50 per item One Day Pottery Throwing Course Saturday 9th April, Saturday 21st May, Saturday 18th June, £120 per person to include refreshments and lunch. Full tuition and one masterpiece fired and glazed.

See Behind the Scenes

If you’ve ever wondered how a lump of wet clay is transformed into beautiful ceramic objects, now’s your chance to find out! On their exclusive “Journey of the Clay” tours, you will follow the raw material through moulding, firing, hand decorating and glazing to the finished item out of the kiln. On the way you’ll meet the craft potters and artists whose amazing skills make the whole incredible process possible.

Tours last around 30 minutes and run every weekday.

Please book in advance.

Special Events

At Grayshott Pottery you don’t have to be a mere spectator. Throughout the year they run events where you can get hands-on with the materials and tools of their trade.

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THE DETAILS Grayshott Pottery, School Road Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey GU26 6LR ••••• 01428 604404 www.grayshottpottery.com gifts@grayshottpottery.com

Kitchens of distinction…

Showrooms: 78 & 82 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DL Telephone: 01932 856850 • www.whw.co.uk

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What’s in a Rowhurst Forge, Leatherhead

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o synonymous with Welsh rugby is the Quinnell name that Lucy Quinnell, who lives in Surrey, is often asked if her genealogical roots are in Wales.

The remarkable narrative of not one but four rugby legends in one proudly Welsh family – father Derek Quinnell and his sons Scott, Craig and Gavin – has firmly cemented the surname in popular imagination as a Cambrian one.

Sharing with millions of others a huge passion for exploring family trees, Lucy discovered that her surname had not travelled from Wales to England, but from England to Wales.

“My grandmother used to say that we were distant cousins of the rugby-playing Quinnells, but I didn’t know the precise connection until I became one of those obsessive gene hounds who trawl the records in pursuit of their ancestors.”

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Quinnell is actually an Anglo-Saxon surname, derived from the Old English personal name ‘Cwenhild’, composed of ‘cwen’ meaning ‘woman’ and ‘hild’ meaning ‘war’.

Moving south through England over many centuries, the ‘Quyneld’ family became established in Surrey by the 1400s, when Peter Quyneld settled in Chiddingfold and built Lythe Hill Farm, now the famous Lythe Hill Hotel, Restaurant and Spa. During the 1500s, the family (now ‘Quennell’) became major players in the Surrey ironfounding industry, owning or leasing several furnaces including Imbhams Farm, wellknown today as a specialist granary. The Quennells also owned Field Place at Compton, near Guildford.

Royalist Peter Quennell was granted a coat of arms in 1623 and the family cast ‘gunns and shott’ for the Crown.

This was to lead to a downturn in fortune – when Charles I was executed in 1649, the Parliamentarians destroyed the

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Casting iron at Leatherhead (Photo Jacqui Collett)

furnace at Imbhams and the Quennells left the ancestral home at Lythe Hill.

Subsequent generations migrated down through Sussex, working mainly as labourers. Lucy’s great-great-greatgrandfather, baptised in Chichester in 1801, set sail in 1822 for a new life as a soldier in India, and it was not until 1899 that a Quinnell in this branch of the family was born back in England. With his surname and a bookplate depicting the Quinnell coat of arms as the only clues to his past, Lucy’s Anglo-Indian grandfather picked up the ancient ironworking connection and the notion of a lost Surrey home, founding a forge in 1932 at Rowhurst, Leatherhead.

Rowhurst Forge is still thriving today, run by Lucy and her blacksmith husband Adam Boydell.

Another branch of the Quinnells stayed firmly in the Midhurst area until one family member moved to Wales, where his son Derek Quinnell was born in Llanelli in 1949, destined to make sporting history.

In a serendipitous twist of fate, the Surrey and Welsh Quinnells have started to collaborate. Scott Quinnell’s wife Nicola makes beautiful candles in Wales, and

Casting iron at Leatherhead (Photo Keith Walter)

Lucy Quinnell’s award-winning ironworking business makes candlesticks. Lucy now sells Quinnell Candles to accompany the ironwork, and Scott delivers them personally, en route to his media commitments.

“Scott is a very charismatic delivery man,” says Lucy.

“Our customers do a double take when they see him duck to get through the office door with an armful of boxes.

They know they’ve seen him somewhere… I think our mutual ancestors would be delighted to see two branches of the family re-united after so many years.”

THE DETAILS Quinnell Candles are available to buy at: Fire and Iron Gallery, Rowhurst Forge Oxshott Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0EN ••••• Telephone 01372 386453 www.fireandiron.co.uk ••••• Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm FEBRUARY 2016 25

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Farnham Castle: History, and so much more… castle during this time. Historical associations and nearly continuous occupancy make the Castle one of the most important historical buildings in the south of England and yet, it remains a little known gem in the heart of the Surrey countryside, within striking distance of London and the South East.

Today, the Bishop’s Palace, with its complex of Grade I and II listed buildings, and the Shell Keep, is both a stunning back drop and the perfect location for any ‘Home Counties Event’. This privately owned historic building hosts exclusive weddings. It is both licensed for civil ceremonies and has its own private Chapel for religious ceremonies. Guests can dine in the Great Hall and spill out onto the Great Lawn after the formalities, and with 32 comfortable bedrooms and a beautiful bridal suite, it couldn’t be easier to enjoy the most wonderful day.

The Palace also hosts parties, events and functions and with its meetings and conference facilities, it offers a place to do business and the tranquillity to relax afterwards. It’s also home to Farnham Castle Intercultural Training, a worldwide provider of intercultural business solutions.

It was first built in 1138 by Henri de Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror

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arnham Castle is set in 5 acres of grounds and overlooks the historic town of Farnham, on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. It was first built in 1138 by Henri de Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror, and from the times of the Norman Conquest until the Tudors, the all-powerful Bishops of Winchester shaped English politics from within the walls of Farnham Castle. For some 900 years, the Bishop’s Palace has played host to meetings and celebrations, and many English monarchs, including King John, King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria, have stayed at or visited the

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Farnham Castle is the most fabulous venue, when something a little different is required, and our flexible approach, together with our superb catering, provided in-house by Galloping Gourmet, make for a totally unique experience.

THE DETAILS Find out how to visit us, and more on www.farnhamcastle.com and T.01252 721194

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Butterflies to cause a flutter

in the Glasshouse at RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 16 January – Sunday 6 March 2016

Set against the vibrant backdrop of tropical plants

on plants in the Glasshouse such as Caliandra, Lantana with their dainty clustered flowers, Justicia, Pavonia and Pachystachys. As butterflies are cold-blooded, on sunny days they will often be seen basking in the sunshine to warm up, and will fly at their best when temperatures range from 75-90°.

40 different The huge cathedral-like glass structure species, of The Glasshouse covers an area equal from giant Owl in size to 10 tennis courts and has three to delicate climatic zones, recreating tropical, moist Glasswings temperate and dry temperate habitats.

It features difficult to grow, rare and endangered species, with plants including shimmering bromeliads, dangling Heliconias, flamboyant red Anthuriums and hundreds of varieties of orchids.

From 13-21 February during half term, there will be a range of family activities on offer exploring The Secret Life of Insects. Delve into the world of the butterfly, with guided activities undreds of exotic butterflies will be released every day. Get up close to see their into the Glasshouse at the Royal Horticultural intricate wings and plant seeds to grow Society’s (RHS) Garden Wisley, Surrey this their favourite flowers. Paint your own winter, bringing a vibrant swathe of colour butterfly, design a leaf and butterfly and life to warm the cold start to the year. hat or create a wiggly caterpillar - free Visitors wandering through the Glasshouse will see activities vary daily. the jungle come alive with 40 different types of butterflies Butterflies in the Glasshouse including the striking blue morpho, giant owl, king swallowtail and colourful Malay lacewing flashing their is a must for all the family, for wings, feeding from fruit and flitting among the tropical photography enthusiasts or for anyone plants. Visitors may even be lucky enough to have a looking for a great day out. Visitors butterfly alight on them if they keep very still. can round off a walk and butterfly visit The tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved with afternoon tea or a two-course creepers and dazzling flower displays that lunch in the Restaurant for £12 make up the tropical paradise of The per person throughout February Glasshouse provide an exciting and (booking essential). There will Over 7000 dramatic backdrop to the event. also be butterfly biscuits baked butterflies provide Bred at the Stratford Butterfly fresh at Wisley by the Taste of a kaleidoscope of Farm, the butterflies are brought in to Wisley bakers. Visitors can beat colour the Glasshouse at the pupae stage, and the queues and pre-book a time carefully attached to canes with safe glue slot for weekends and half term at to emulate their natural habitat, where they www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. hang from small branches attached by silk.

THE DETAILS Peter Jones, Glasshouse Team Leader, said: ‘We keep them in a special emerging cage called a puparium, which offers high temperature and humidity. As the Entry to Butterflies in the Glasshouse is free with butterflies emerge they hang on the cane to dry normal garden entry. Adults £13.20, Children 5 - 16 out their wings, and then we release them years £6.60, Family 2+2 (2 adults + 2 children) £32.75. into the Glasshouse to fly and feed.’

••••• The butterflies can be seen feeding Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB from fruits and sweet liquids at special 0845 260 9000 feeding stations, and they will also feed www.rhs.org.uk/WisleyGarden

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Spring Plant Fair at RHS Garden Wisley

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ick up inspiration and advice: Welcome the arrival of spring by visiting the Spring Plant Fair at Wisley (18 – 20 March). Meet specialist nurseries and choose from a wide range of quality plants. Begin with instant impact from colourful shrubs, early displays include Daphnes, Corylopsis, Spirea, Chaenomeles and Ribes. Or start your summer of colour by choosing bulbs and annual seeds for scent, such as lilies, Freesia, Matthiola, sweet williams, and sweet peas.

The wide variety of nurseries brings together specialists and unusual plants to tempt even the seasoned gardener.

Whether you’re interested in picking up seeds and propagating, choosing from the best quality plants or browsing for accessories there’s something for every plant lover. The Plant Fair offers a large selection of plants including summer bulbs, roses, woodland and alpines, cacti and tropical, perennials and climbers plus herbs and vegetables. The Plant Fair will also feature some rare and heritage

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plants that you will not find elsewhere.

During the weekend catch a glimpse of the pretty nodding petals of the snake’s head fritillary and learn more about a range of these intricate spring flowers as the Fritillaria Society puts on a show on Sunday 20 March.

THE DETAILS Open every day except Christmas day Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am – 6pm ••••• Garden entrance prices www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

Buy garden entry online and save 10% (RHS Members go free).

••••• Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 www.rhs.org.uk/WisleyGarden

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The Baby Show is back!

19th – 21st February, ExCeL London

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he Baby Show with MadeForMums, the UK’s leading parenting event for bump, baby and beyond is set to return to ExCeL for a 14th year.

The Show will be home to over 200 exhibitors showcasing the very best baby and infant essentials.

The only baby show to feature all the major retailers, alongside family favourites including iCandy, Stokke, Philips Avent and Chicco, it is a must-attend event for any new parents, friends and family members shopping for the latest products – and amazing discounts!

The main stage will be boasting a fantastic lineup of speakers, including renowned nutritionist, Annabel Karmel MBE, breastfeeding expert, Clare Byam-Cook, baby sleep gurus Chireal Shallow and Fi Star-Stone and many more.

Adding a twist to the line-up is Blake singer, Humphrey Berney, who will be taking to the stage to sing his collection of lullabies from the album ‘Slumberland.’

And for the first time ever, The Baby Show will house a ‘Family Experts Village’ – a place where you can get all your new parent questions answered.

Whether it’s financial, childcare, legal or career advice you’re after, there will be an expert on-hand to help.

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Highlights of The Baby Show at ExCeL in London will include: • Over 200 trusted brands offering visitors the chance to thoroughly test and try before buying.

• Exclusive show offers and competitions from top parenting brands.

• The chance to listen and ask advice from the UK’s top parenting experts.

• Catwalk shows with all the latest fashions in maternity, baby and toddler wear.

• A complimentary crèche where parents can drop off their little ones and enjoy the show knowing they are being cared for.

• The Baby Show Stars’ themed competition where the show’s cutest babies will be awarded £100 each day.

• Dedicated baby facilities ensure visitors have a hassle-free time, including the Tommee Tippee feeding area where parents will be able to take advantage of heating and sterilising equipment, complimentary baby food and a comfortable and private space for breast feeding.

THE DETAILS The advanced ticket price is £13.95 on Friday and £14.95 for either the Saturday or Sunday, while on-the-door tickets cost £20.

••••• Opening times: Friday 19th February: 9.30am – 5.30pm Saturday 20th February: 9.30am – 5.30pm Sunday 21st February: 9.30am – 5.30pm.

••••• For more information visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk.

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2XU Surrey Half Marathon

13 march 2016, 9am

Woking Leisure Centre, Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 9BA | 13 March, 9am

Looking for a target to help focus your 2016 fitness goals? Register to take part in the 2XU Surrey Half Marathon. It’s Surrey’s biggest closed-road half marathon event, it’s on your doorstep, and it’s achievable

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he run boasts a flat, scenic route with four water stations, local bands, run pacers and fantastic spectator support. You’ll enjoy a fantastic atmosphere running alongside other like-minded people and can support your chosen charity at the same time!

Whether you’re completely new to running as a sport, looking to complete your first half marathon or aiming for a personal best finish time, there will be hundreds of people in the same position on race day so you will be in good company.

Participating in the 2XU Surrey Half is a fantastic way to inspire yourself and your friends. Sammy Nyokaye of team Run Fast flew over from Kenya and was the first runner home in 2015 having completed the course in an amazing 1:02:41. World-class athletes are here in Woking and running alongside you (ok, probably a few kilometres in front!) Run Fast athletes will be participating in the 2016 event, showing how running is done.

The Surrey Half Marathon Team are asking bosses to enter their employees into the Corporate Challenge in a bid to encourage health and fitness in the work place. Entering as a team is also great for staff cohesion and crossdepartmental competiveness.

The first 4 runners from any company to cross the finish line make up a “team” and will be shown on the results table showing your company name in lights.

Some companies like to ask each staff member to raise a small amount for charity in return for entry to the Surrey Half. Raising funds is a useful way to involve all employees

including those that just will not run.

The half marathon event is accompanied by a Kids’ Challenge which will involve children aged 6-16 who will be taking to the roads to complete a 2km route before their big finish under the main race gantry.

Race Director Toby Jenkins, said: “The Surrey Half Marathon 2016 will be a great event for runners, spectators, volunteer, local businesses and spectators alike.

Do join us.”

The 2XU Surrey Half Marathon’s lead National Charity Partner is Macmillan Cancer Care, and it’s lead local Charity Partner is Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. If you’re looking for a good cause to support through your running, picking one of these will ensure your sponsorship gets to those who really need it.

THE DETAILS To learn more about the event: www.surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk ••••• Facebook: www.facebook.com/surreyhalfmarathon Twitter: @surreyhalf ••••• Download the app: Search “Surrey Half” in your app store.

••••• Race Director: Toby Jenkins hello@surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk / 01483 720 459

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Looking to lose weight or want to embark on a healthier lifestyle?

Book a Diet and Detox consultation at the Light Touch Clinic Our nutritionist will put together a bespoke action plan of dietary and lifestyle changes to help you become healthier and happier. As well as helping you lose weight, our diet and detox program can be tailored to ease the effects of common concerns such as low energy and bloating.

01932 849552

Book now on e:info@lighttouchclinic.co.uk

Light Touch Clinic, 50 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DS www.lighttouchclinic.co.uk Discreetly situated with a private car park

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& BEAUTY Just a little serum-thing

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HOT vs. COLD Body contouring at the Light Touch Clinic

Get your body summer-ready at the Light Touch Clinic with two of the best fat-busting treatments in the world: Coolsculpting and Vanquish. Both treatments are non-invasive, FDA-approved and have a fantastic track record of success. Providing a healthy lifestyle is maintained, fat reduction results are permanent.

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COOLSCULPTING CoolSculpting is the original fat-freezing (cryolipolysis) treatment. With millions of procedures performed across the globe, it’s the world’s most popular non-surgical fat reduction solution as well as a favourite at the Light Touch Clinic.

HOW IT WORKS

The body area of stubborn fat is gently drawn into the treatment head, creating a vacuum, and exposed to a low temperature. The cold will cause the fat cells to die and be naturally removed from the body. While the temperature is low enough to destroy the fat cells, it will not affect any surrounding tissue. The machine also has a built-in sensor which prevents the temperature from dropping low enough to cause freeze burn. This makes it one of the safest fatfreezing treatments in the world.

BEST FOR

We recommend CoolSculpting for those looking to tackle a stubborn pocket of fat such as inner thighs, moobs and flanks.

VANQUISH Vanquish is the latest fat-reduction treatment to join the Light Touch Clinic and we are seeing excellent results.

The unique selling point of Vanquish is that it has the largest spot size in the industry. This means that the entire abdomen, including flanks, can be treated in one 1-hour session.

HOW IT WORKS

Vanquish uses heat energy from radio-frequency to destroy fat cells. Thanks to its clever thermal selection system, Vanquish only targets fat tissue and does not deliver heat to surrounding non-fatty tissues. This makes it a very comfortable treatment. Over time, the dead fat cells are removed through the body’s lymphatic system.

BEST FOR

As Vanquish treats larger areas, we recommend it for those looking to debulk. It is also the better option for larger patients seeking fat reduction.

Why Light Touch Clinic?

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• Multi-award winning clinic • Exceptional expertise with a team of 5 cosmetic doctors, one of which is also a plastic surgeon, and 2 highlytrained aestheticians.

• CQC-registered • Industry-leading results • Award-winning treatments THE DETAILS

Light Touch Clinic, 50 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DS ••••• www.lighttouchclinic.co.uk info@lighttouchclinic.co.uk 01932 849552

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Banish the Blemishes: Acne One of the most common, problematic skin conditions is acne. Acne affects 73% of 11 to 30 year olds in the UK, but is notoriously hard to treat. However, help is at hand!

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ow, ProSkin Clinics are now offering revolutionary treatments that can help alleviate even the severest forms of acne without need for medication. Acne can manifest in several different forms that are distinguished by the different type of blemishes you may have. All types of blemishes can cause low self confidence, and even depression.

Whilst every case of acne is different, the primary cause is sebaceous glands in the skin producing excess amounts of an oily substance called sebum. The excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells, which can then form a plug in the surface of the skin and become infected and inflamed by normally harmless bacteria that live on the skin.

This is especially common during adolescence because of the changes in hormones we release during puberty.

A large body of research links increases in testosterone (which can affect both men and women) during puberty to teenage acne, caused by the sebaceous glands’ high sensitivity to hormones. Acne can also be hereditary, with the likelihood of having it considerably higher if either of your parents also had it.

To find out which treatment suits you best, come and visit one of ProSkin’s dedicated team of specialist aestheticians. They can offer expert advice on the best treatment during a free consultation before you commit to a treatment plan.

One very effective treatment is TheraClear(™) which can help combat even the severest cases of acne.Unlike other traditional treatments, TheraClear combines a powerful light that kills the bacteria that causes acne with a vacuum that evacuates the debris that blocks the pores. TheraClear has a 90% success rate for treating inflammatory and cystic acne.

Scarring after the initial active acne can affect up to

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20% of all sufferers. ProSkin can help to reduce the scarring with treatments such as facial resurfacers to skin revitalisation using lasers. Both of these treatments help to remove the damaged skin and to encourage new skin production with lessened scarring.

ProSkin is conveniently located on Esher High Street and is one of the UK’s leading and multi award-winning skincare clinic chains. ProSkin use the latest technology for aesthetic treatments, providing a high quality service at an affordable price.

Whatever your skincare concern, whether it’s ageing, fat loss, acne, or hair removal; ProSkin can tailor the perfect treatment package for you. Boasting six treatment rooms, the highest calibre of aestheticians and state of the art technologies, ProSkin has a solution for you.

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ProSkin Esher offer a number of excellent packages which are all available to view at www.proskinclinics.com. If you would like to find out more or book in for your free consultation email us on reception@proskinclinics.com

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Shea butter, coconut oil, hyaluronic acid... the usual suspects crop up on the bottles in our bathroom cabinets and make-up bags time and time again. By Katie Wright,

Press Association

PA Photo/thinkstockphotos

In with the new…

T hat’s not to say they’re no good - these ingredients are popular precisely because they’re so effective - but it’s wise to shake up your beauty routine on a regular basis too, to ensure you’re not missing out on that miracle product you’ve been longing for. And now’s the perfect time, with a major influx of innovative new elements emerging from the world’s cosmetic laboratories right now, plundered from the depths of the oceans and mountain peaks alike. These are the ingredients to add to your 2016 beauty shopping list...

SHAKE YOUR ASH

Oskia Renaissance BrightLight Intensive Pigmentation & Dark Spot Serum, available from oskiaskincare.com

Like a blow-dry in a can, Macadamia Professional Style Extend Dry Shampoo, £19.95, uses volcanic ash to soak up excess oils and refresh second - or even third - day hair in seconds. Unlike other dry shampoos, it feels more like a hairspray, with no white chalky residue in sight, and a creamy coconut scent to boot (www.macadamiahair.co.uk).

A CUT ABOVE THE CRESS

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sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant, is being hailed as the latest answer to pigmentation,” says Oskia founder Georgie Cleeve, which is why her new Renaissance BrightLight Intensive Pigmentation & Dark Spot Serum, £85, is packed with the salad garnish derivative. (www.oskiaskincare.com).

PULP UP THE VOLUME

Avocado continues its reign as the trendiest breakfast food around, but the creamy green fruit is more than just Instagram fodder. Vivderma Sculpting Neck & Chest Cream, £45, contains Effipulp, a peptide derived from avocado that helps to boost skin volume and detoxify cells (www.vivderma.com).

SIMPLY THE ZEST

Oriental citrus fruit yuzu has cropped up on the fanciest restaurant menus in recent years, and now its antioxidant goodness has been harvested in Erborian Yuza Double Lotion, £32. Shake the bottle to mix the rejuvenating (aqueous) and nourishing (oil) phases, before

Macadamia Professional Style Extend Dry Shampoo, available from macadamiahair.co.uk

TRUFFLE SHUFFLE

To celebrate 21 years of leading the way in perfumery, Jo Malone MBE has created Jo Loves Red Truffle 21, £65 for 50ml, a fragrance that blends the distinctive aroma of the precious fungus with bergamot, fig, juniper and patchouli.

“Looking back, I don’t think I would ever have had the confidence to use such a unique and unusual ingredient as truffle until now,” Jo says (www.joloves.com).

Buy it now

Pantone declared itså Colour of 2016 - well, two colours actually, as Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue. Prove that you’ve got your finger on the pulse with a coat of Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer in Love Pink, £19. This pale opalescent pink has an almost holographic jade shine, so nods to both hip hues (www.houseoffraser.co.uk).

A DROP FROM THE OCEAN

Hailed as beauty’s Next Big Thing, astaxanthin is the substance that gives shellfish their pink hue, and it also happens to be a highly-concentrated source of antioxidants for humans. It can be found in Ingenious Beauty Ultimate Collagen+, £75 for a 40-day course, a supplement that plumps skin from the inside and strengthens nails and hair (www.ingeniousbeauty.com).

EASY PEAS-Y

Any anti-ageing cream worth its salt is packed with peptides, but Institut Esthederm Lift & Repair Absolute Repulp Balm, £69, goes one further.

The formula uses an innovative new technique to harness pea peptides, which have a double-strength firming effect, alongside a host of other wrinkle-banishing ingredients (www.spacenk.com).

RUB THE RIGHT WAY

Usually found in the potting shed, perlite is sometimes added to soil, but ground down, it makes a very effective (and not too abrasive) exfoliator. The volcanic glass is combined with an enzyme exfoliant and oxygen-rich mousse in the Filorga Scrub & Mask, £38 (Available late January; www.marksandspencer.com)

JOIN THE MARINES

If excess oil is top of your list of skin concerns, zinc could be the answer to your prayers. Thalgo Purete Marine Absolute Purifying Mask, £21.50, is laced with two types of zinc-rich algae, helping to control sebum production by tightening pores (www.thalgo.co.uk).

The Cargo Liquid Foundation, available from BeautyBay.com

Jo Love Red Truffle 21, available from joloves.com

Filorga Scrub and Mask, available from marksandspencer.com

THE PRO APPROACH Erborian Yuza Double Lotion, available from erborian.com

ngenious Beauty Ultimate Collagen+, available from ingeniousbeauty.com

The live bacteria found in probiotics can help get your gut moving, but did you know they can also pep up your complexion? Too Faced Hangover Primer, £27, mixes probiotics and coconut water to perk up tired skin and leave a silky smooth base for make-up (available February; www.debenhams.com).

Institut Esthederm Lift & Repair Absolute Repulp Balm, available from Space NK

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sweeping over skin with cotton wool (available March; www.erborian.com).

Tried & tested Sam Wylie-Harris tries

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a makeover that promises a flawless, airbrushed foundation finish.

fter giving me a gorgeous smokyeye look, make-up artist Selina sets to work on my foundation. She smooths on a serum primer and moisturiser before applying the Airbase concealer with a small brush - it works like magic and quickly hides any sign of rosiness, especially around my nose.

Airbase is applied with a spray gun that feels like a cold blow-dry on the skin, and the foundation has to be mixed for the perfect colour. For me, Selina

squeezes a blend of two shades into a small container at the top of the gun before turning the machine on. Holding the nozzle 6cm away from my skin, she works on one area at a time, starting from the cheek to chin, then eyes to forehead and temple, and lastly down the nose, before repeating the process. The silicone-based formula feels light and silky, and the second application gives me a little more coverage on problem areas. My skin really does look flawless! She finishes with a touch of bronzer and blusher, before

finally brushing on a finishing powder.”

Verdict: 4 out of 5. Fantastic coverage and the make-up lasted well, but it did take over an hour to apply and I needed a couple of touch-ups later in the day.

Airbase is available at The Make-Up Salon in Urban Retreat at Harrods (www.urbanretreat. co.uk), £100 for a one-hour session, or £199 for a home system including foundation and a blusher or bronzer (www.airbasemakeup.com).

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Love your 2016 Look with Academy Salons!

We will design your look to suit your personality and lifestyle.

Academy for all your Hair and Beauty needs.

• Cut • Colour • Blow Drying • Extensions for length • Extensions for volume • Colour without chemicals • Deep conditioning treatments

• Bridal Service • Tanning • Nails • Facials • Massage • Waxing

Images Courtesy of Balmain Paris Hair Couture. www.balmainhair.com

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ll the Academy Salons are committed to helping you look and feel your very best. We believe haircare is an essential part of a tip-top lifestyle. To help us achieve the most beautiful and up to date results we use the best products available in the industry today.

Products include Balmain Paris Hair Couture Styling and Care, Alterna, Living Proof, Redken, Paul Mitchell, Cloud Nine and Skinade. We also offer the very best added hair service in the area with Balmain Paris Hair Couture, and are currently the holder of Southern UK Extensionist of the Year.

To ensure the outcome of our services achieve optimal satisfaction - a complimentary, thorough consultation to discuss each client’s individual needs and desires is conducted with every appointment. We then strive to exceed our client’s expectations.

Furthermore at our Hersham based Education Centre we ensure that our team are continually kept up to date with the very latest trends and techniques, to ensure the best experience and results for our clients.

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National Heart Month ‘Look After Your Heart’

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Dr Vinod Achan

he heart pumps 6 litres of blood around the body per minute, increasing to 18 litres during exercise and pregnancy, to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all body tissue. Unfortunately, avoiding problems with this vital organ is not always possible as ageing, genetics and unidentifiable factors make everyone at risk of heart disease. However, you can look after your heart by not smoking, monitoring your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, exercising moderately and regularly, and being careful with your diet (in particular avoiding too much sugar and fat).

With February being ‘National Heart Month’ to raise awareness of the UK’s biggest killer - cardiovascular disease, Dr Vinod Achan gives some advice on what symptoms to look out for.

heart and take a detailed x-ray of the coronary arteries. The identified blocked artery is then reopened using a fine wire, balloon and a stent. Quick responses are essential as risk of death following a heart attack is 40% if untreated.

Dr Vinod Achan, Consultant Cardiologist, qualified from Oxford University and was a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University, California. Dr Achan works for the NHS at Frimley Park Hospital, a designated 24/7 regional Heart Attack Centre performing over 1200 coronary angioplasties a year and delivering emergency cardiac care to a population of one million people. He also practices privately at Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham.

What is Angina?

Angina occurs when the arteries narrow beyond 60% restricting the blood flow to the heart. Occasionally, Angina has no warning signs whatsoever but usually produces symptoms such as jaw pain, upper back discomfort, a tight or heavy chest which may spread into the shoulders and/ or neck and shortness of breath during physical activity.

Symptoms typically resolve with rest.

Angina occurs when the arteries narrow beyond 60% restricting the blood flow to the heart.

What should I do if I think I have Angina?

Angina is considered ‘stable’ when symptoms develop with activity but resolve with rest. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should seek urgent advice from a GP and then a cardiologist. A cardiologist will decide the best treatment following a treadmill test, a heart ultrasound and potentially an angiogram. When symptoms develop during rest, regarded as ‘unstable’, individuals should seek urgent treatment.

What is a heart attack?

Heart attacks are the most common cause of death in the developed world caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery. The symptoms are similar to Angina but also include sweating, feeling faint, vomiting and sometimes collapsing. However, worryingly 25% of heart attacks do not produce any recognisable symptoms.

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How are heart attacks treated?

Thirty years ago there was no specific heart attack treatment available; and only 80% of those who survived the initial attack would have left hospital after a two week rest. Now, patients are treated using an emergency coronary angioplasty, increasing survival rate to 96%, and requires only a two or three day stay in hospital and with a lower risk of subsequent heart failure. A catheter enters into the circulation through the wrist or groin, to reach the 52 FEBRUARY 2016

Spire Clare Park Hospital, Crondall Lane, Farnham, GU10 5XX ••••• 01252 895 490 info@spireclarepark.com www.spireclarepark.com

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FLEXIBLE FITNESS

WITH FLEXIBLE OPTIONS Getting and staying fit and healthy can help us ward off illness and disease and lengthen lifespans.

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successful fitness campaign involves positive thinking, hard work and focus. However committing to regular exercise provides many benefits. As well as losing weight and looking and feeling better, those who exercise regularly have more energy and better concentration. Latest research highlights strong links between exercise and brain cell growth, with improved long term memory.

The benefits of regular exercise are clear but modern life is busy. Professionals working long hours and busy professional mums can find it difficult to keep to a rigid programme involving going to a gym an hour of the day, three times per week.

Marek Ocelka of Marek’s Fitness says: “High achieving, successful individuals and families tend to be the ones who have managed to find flexible solutions to working, playing and exercising that give them the healthy trinity – mind, body and memory - to enable them to look great, feel happy and perform well at work and at home.”

“My clients tend to lead very busy lives with careers involving commutes or with families and households to run. But if you want to change your body, you must first change your mind. It is never too late to start. Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to your job and your family. You deserve it. Then set clear

effectively. “It’s like having a PT in your pocket!” says Marek. The nutrition app is linked to the fitness app and is useful for individual or family meal planning.

“There are constant and ongoing challenges” says Jenny Robertson, Partner at Stevens and Bolton LLP,

If you want to change your body, you must first change your mind. It is never too late to start goals – for yourself and your life – write them down and share them. Look for flexible fitness options that you can integrate into your life Develop the lifestyle that you want – make fitness part of your daily life. Now is the perfect time. Start now - summer bodies are created in the winter – but more importantly, it seems that the most healthy, alert, successful and happy older people start leading healthier lifestyles earlier in their lives.”

Modern fitness professionals such as Marek provide flexible training at locations of choice, either a local gym, outside or at a client’s home. Marek’s Fitness members have exclusive access to a revolutionary fitness app with a virtual trainer who can take clients through a personalised programme at their convenience. Anyone travelling on business or unable to see Marek in person can still train

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Guildford. “It is fantastic to work with Marek – he shares his goals and really wants to understand my goals – it’s great teamwork and he is a hugely positive influence and support. I feel more confident and I look better – feeling more energetic and improved memory are the biggest and unexpected benefits.”

Now is a great time to start a new improved lifestyle and flexible fitness campaign.

2016 will see the new improved you. Good luck with achieving your goals!

THE DETAILS Visit the website www.mareksfitness.com or call 07912172349 to find a flexible solution to suit you.

Premium Personal Training - Group Fitness Classes - Online Training “With weekly food diary reviews, customised home and gym workouts, working together on short and long term goals… Marek’s training is simply...better!”

- Lucia, 43, Guildford

“Marek gives me inspiration, confidence and staying power – meaning much better results!”

- Jenny, 39, Guildford

“With Marek I’ve made more progress in 6 months than in the last 4 years.”

- Ryan, 34, Guildford

If you want to CHANGE YOUR BODY,

First you need to CHANGE YOUR MIND

Call us now to book your FREE Consultation.

tel. 07912 172349 www.mareksfitness.com

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Just a little serum-thing It’s the product that delivers the highest concentration of actives to your skin, yet serum is still often overlooked in favour of the usual cleanse, tone, moisturise routine - and that’s a big mistake.

By Katie Wright, Press Association

G Filorga Hydra-Hyal Intensive Hydration Plumping Concentrate, available from Marks and Spencer

enerally a thinner consistency than face cream, serum should be applied morning and night after cleansing - however it’s not a substitute for a moisturiser, so you’ll need to follow up with your usual day or night cream. While most serums do have moisture-boosting properties, their main aim is to supercharge skin with potent ingredients that target specific complexion concerns. And right now a flood of innovative formulations have hit the beauty counters, so there’s never been a better time to plug that gap in your daily regime - or discover a new favourite. Take your pick of the best new complexion-improvers...

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If defying gravity is top of your beauty wishlist, make a beeline for Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling

Eisenberg Face Refining Serum, available from Boots

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Serum, £80 (www.clarins.co.uk), which uses extracts from the harungana ‘healing tree’ of Madagascar to target fibroblasts, the cells where the loosening of the skin happens as we get older, most noticeably around the jawline. Likewise, Eisenberg Face Refining Serum, £71 (Boots.com), has shown remarkable results in clinical tests, significantly reducing the appearance of a double chin when used daily for two months.

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While losing excess weight is beneficial for health, in terms of your skin condition, a bit of fat is no bad thing. That’s why Neroli Firming Intense Facial Serum, £14.99 (www. superfacialist.co.uk), uses apple stem cell technology and hibiscus extract to stimulate lipids and prevent the loss of skin volume. Argan+ Argan Oil Radiance Lifting Serum,

Buy it now

Harmony Serum, £60 (www.origins.co.uk), is If you simply can’t function until you’ve packed with Crambe had your morning latte, you’re going to love the oil and seed butter, to invigorating effects of Australian brand Frank Body’s nourish and hydrate, caffeine-tastic scrub, which has just landed in the UK. while the Hydrating It looks like a packet of coffee beans and is actually Milky Serum, £26 (www. packed with ground coffee, along with brown sugar, pixibeauty.co.uk), melds THE AGE-DEFYERS sea salt and almond oil, to leave skin smooth jojoba oil and aloe vera to Bee Good’s products and senses tingling. deliver heaps of nutrients also harness the power of Frank Body Original Body Scrub, where they’re needed most. the hive: Youth Enhancing £11.95 (www.frankbody.com) For oily complexions, try Dr Hydrate, Smooth & Prime Hauschka’s oil-free Night Serum, Serum, £25 (www.beegood.co.uk), £39 (www.dr.hauschka.com), which combines antioxidant-rich honey contains apple blossom and witch and propolis (a sticky substance bees use hazel extracts that help with skin’s essential to build) with rich oils and peptides, to boost maintenance overnight, without clogging pores. collagen and tackle wrinkles. Givenchy’s latest high-tech offering, Vax’In City Skin Solution Youth Protecting THE GLOW-GETTERS D-Tox Face Serum, £63.50 (www.feelunique.com), is To deliver a major dose of radiance (without the help specially designed to combat the pollution that urbanites of sunshine or spotlights), try Bakel’s supremely are pelted with everyday, keeping wrinkle-free skin smooth potent Thio-C Revitalizing Glowing Serum, £118 (if age is on your side) and slowing the process if it’s not. (www.lookfantastic.com). Each vial comes with a lid that dispenses pure vitamin C into a mix of five THE THIRST QUENCHERS other antioxidant and emollient ingredients, Hydrating serums differ from moisturisers in that they and must be used within contain ingredients that will draw more moisture into your three days before the skin cells, so you’ll need to make sure you drink plenty of vitamin is oxidated. water too. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration

By Terry Cellularose Serum, £22.50 (Boots.com), features a high concentration Brightening Serum, of moisture-loving hyaluronic acid, as does Filorga HydraOrigins creamy Three £75 (www.uk.spacenk.

Hyal Intensive Hydration Plumping Concentrate, £45 Part Harmony Serum, available from com), harnesses the (Marksandspencer.com), while Monu Hydra Lift Serum, origins.co.uk brightening properties £29.95 (www.monuskin.co.uk), has added vitamin C and of white rose cells, protects against UV damage. the exfoliating effects THE REPAIR WORKERS of flower acids and If you’re feeling a little withered and it’s showing in your targets dark spots Argan+ Radiance Lifting Serum, available skin, seek out a serum that gets to work beneath the too, leaving you with a from Waitrose surface to repair from within. Origins creamy Three Part clearer complexion.

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in for a fast facial fix.

’ve never been a fan of express facials. In my experience, half an hour in the salon never seems to equate to much more than a pamper session you could have performed in the bathtub at home. The 40-minute Katherine Daniels Express Energising Radiance Treatment, however, may have changed my mind.

The therapist starts with a thorough cleanse, which involves a cleansing milk and massaging strokes from two vibrating devices which use an ultra high frequency with 1,500 soft silicone massage points. It feels a bit odd, and is very tickly around the nose, but it isn’t unpleasant at all. Next, Hyaluronic Acid Solution is

painted on to my face (everything goes on warm, so your zen is left undisturbed), followed by a mask containing algae extract to flood the skin with moisture and minerals. I then drift off as the therapist gives me a dry scalp and neck massage. My skin is definitely clearer and apparently, the plumped, smoothed and firming effect of the treatment lasts up to 10 days, so it’s a good investment of your lunch break.”

Katherine Daniels Express Energising Radiance Treatment is available at salons and spas nationwide, from £38. To find your nearest salon, and to buy the products online, visit www.katherinedanielscosmetics.com

Clarins Super Restorative Remodelling Serum, available from clarins.co.uk

All product images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

£15.99 (Waitrose.com), blends five essential oils with so-called “nature’s botox” bee venom, at once calming and plumping the skin.

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A collection of Surrey and Berkshire’s finest home interior companies

WIN £500 WORTH OF FARROW & BALL PRIZES

www.farrow-ball.com Walls: Vardo No.288 Estate Emulsion, Woodwork: Shadow White Mo.282 Estate Eggshell.

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OF FARROW & BALL PRIZES! wallpaper colours to create a seamless decorating scheme.

Visit your nearest Farrow & Ball showroom for colour advice from the experts in-store, or to purchase from the complete Farrow & Ball range. www.farrow-ball.com

TO ENTER For your chance to win, simply email eshercompetition@farrow-ball.com with your name and address*.

Walls: Drop Cloth No.283 Estate Emulsion

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o celebrate the launch of nine new paint colours, and the opening of its new Esher showroom, Farrow & Ball is offering two lucky Life readers the chance to win an in-home Colour Consultation as well as £300 worth of gift vouchers to spend on Farrow & Ball paints and wallpapers.

Farrow & Ball’s unique in-home Colour Consultancy service gives you all the inspiration and advice you need to create the perfect colour scheme. A Colour Consultant will visit you at home to discuss your decorating plans, favourite colours, styles and ideas before sharing colour scheme suggestions that take into account the light and architectural features in the space.

Whether you live in an intimate cottage, elegant townhouse or contemporary apartment Farrow & Ball’s local Colour Consultants will create a colour scheme that transforms your home. Farrow & Ball Colour Consultancy is available from all UK showrooms, including the newest location on Esher High Street.

The prize also includes £300 worth of Farrow & Ball gift vouchers to make your decorating vision a reality. Choose your favourite from the thoughtfully created palette of 132 richly pigmented paint colours, including nine new shades. Whether soft neutral Shadow White, gently blushing Peignoir, rich Inchyra Blue or bold teal Vardo, there is a colour to suit any style of home.

Farrow & Ball also creates handcrafted wallpapers, uniquely made using Farrow & Ball paints, allowing you to perfectly match paint and Walls: Peignoir No.286 Estate Emulsion

Walls: Yeabridge Green No.287 Estate Emulsion Cupboard: Yeabridge Green No.287 Estate Eggshell

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From Show home to your home D esigning and imagining how you want your home to look is often a daunting prospect for many people. Have you ever walked into a show home and wondered where and how to buy the products on display? A new innovative answer to this problem is located in Kingswood, one of the finest areas of Surrey, ‘Hugo Ridge Luxury Interiors & Lifestyle”.

Hugo Ridge specialise in designing and furnishing luxury show homes with their own showroom on the A217 – just 5 minutes from the M25 where developers, private clients and the general public can view and buy the products they display and sell. Staff at Hugo Ridge have a wide and varied knowledge of the products sourced from all over the world. Delivery times are fast and reliable.

The showroom in Kingswood shows a number of room layouts exactly like a show house, showing a wide range of luxury furniture, mirrors, lighting and lifestyle accessories.

Hugo Ridge is a Luxury High End Interior Design Service providing a vast range of services. The expanding team at Hugo Ridge specialise in many different areas of design including the dressing of luxury show homes, bespoke interior design including architectural design, window dressings, kitchens, bathrooms, interior decoration and furnishings offering the complete package here in the UK and overseas. The friendly staff can provide mood boards, drawings quotes and advice to suit every individual

The friendly staff can provide mood boards, drawings quotes and advice to suit every individual clients requirement clients requirement taking the headache out of making wrong or costly mistakes.

They offer furnishing solutions to landlords and developers via a range of low, medium and high end furnishing packages including electrical and white goods.

Hugo Ridge is very much a one stop shop for landlords and developers. They can advise on decoration, tiles, flooring and furnishings with the ability to work to a wide range of budgets. Quotations can be given from a simple floor plan or a meeting and site viewing.

Hugo Ridge continue to source furniture from a wide range of countries to ensure a wide range of furniture and accessories to suit every taste – their bespoke upholstery and furniture making service offers an even wider range of choices. If you can think it, they can make it!

Hugo Ridge hold various specialist social open evenings inviting clients and members of the public to preview their new styles and ranges of furniture, artwork, lighting and luxury accessories. Developers and Estate Agents often use these events as networking events.

To be included in their next open evening please email design@hugoridge.co.uk.

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THE DETAILS Private appointments can be arranged during the day or evening. General Public Showroom & Shop opening hours are Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm – 4.00pm ••••• Hugo Ridge Ltd, Ilkley House, Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood, Surrey KT20 6SU 01737 832118 www.hugoridge.co.uk

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Castello three cluster ceiling pendant, currently reduced to 29, available from Atkin and Thyme

Bulle triple cluster glass drop pendant, 225, available from February, from Habitat Alhambra ceiling pendant, in burnished copper, 99, available from Atkin and Thyme

Calex E27 LED decorative bulb, 15, available from Habitat

Firstlight glass 1 light mini pendant, £62.99, in aqua, available from Wayfair

See the light Lighting can transform rooms, creating different atmospheres and even, by visual trickery, changing the dimensions of a space. By Gabrielle Fagan, Press Association

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nce you’ve learnt to play with the options, there’s no limit to the effects you can enjoy, but with such a huge array of lighting on offer, the right choice for your home may not always be glaringly obvious.

Here, experts reveal their illuminating advice on ‘seeing the light’, and the top trends for 2016...

BIG & BOLD Industrial style is vying with innovative lighting design for attention - and size does matter for today’s lamps, says Mark Holloway, 44, owner of lighting and furniture specialists, Holloways of Ludlow.

SWITCH ON: To large lights - chandeliers, drum pendants and giant floor lamps - and materials such as wood veneers, concrete and hand-blown glass.

LEADING LIGHTS: Solid, down-to-earth style is embodied in an Old School Electric Oval Bulkhead Light, in a brass finish, £55. Diva Floor Lamp, £1,749, combines a mouthblown inner glass globe with an exterior made from 32 individual pieces of wood, and is available in laminated oak or walnut.

LIGHTBULB MOMENT Decorative light bulbs, glass shades and cluster pendants are stars of this year’s light range, says Kirstin White, 29, lighting buyer at Habitat.

SWITCH ON: To feature lighting - oversized floor lamps through to decorative wall lights - as a form of functional art, which will make a statement in any room.

LEADING LIGHTS: Decorative light bulbs, in all shapes and sizes, can be an easy way to add interest, with a Calex bulb, from £10, enclosing a cluster of LED lights, particularly eye-catching. Make a statement with a Bulle Triple Cluster Glass Drop Pendant, £225, (available February), or a Tessellate Gold Metal LED Decorative Wall Light, £275.

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MAJOR IN METAL Metallics, especially copper’s warm tones, combine with light to give a warm glow, and will take centre stage in this year’s collections, says Victoria Atkin, 45, co-founder of Atkin And Thyme, specialists in hand-crafted and artisan homeware.

SWITCH ON: To pieces made in a traditional way by skilled craftsmen, which bring authenticity to an interior, and embrace transparency with clear glass bases or shades.

LEADING LIGHTS: A Castello Three Cluster Ceiling Pendant is a beauty as well as a bargain, as it’s currently reduced from £49 to £29. Floor lamps are versatile, because they can be moved to highlight a feature or area at will, and a Hector Angled Floor Lamp in Copper, £159, is handsome as well as practical. If you love the see-through look, a Kensington Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp With Black Shade, £99, is super-smart.

COLOUR & CALM More use of colour, and co-ordinating the style of a room’s lights, are two strong features highlighted by Nadia McCowan Hill, 32, style expert at online interiors company, Wayfair.

SWITCH ON: To tailoring lighting to make the most of a room’s size and shape. Up-lighting makes a space feel larger, low-hung pendants give an impression of height and clusters of lights add cosiness.

LEADING LIGHTS: Colour and contemporary style combine in a 10 Light Cascade Pendant by Endon Lighting, £249.60, which has a cluster of multi-coloured tear-shaped glass shades. A 1 Light Mini Pendant by Pacific Lifestyle, £42.99, is covered in faux silk, available in cream or grey and has the appearance of a flower opening.

Satisfy your desire to be a star in your own show with a Hollywood Directors Table Lamp by House Additions, in black and gunmetal, £67.99 (down from £79.99).

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eir & Grace Of Windsor – the first luxury candle brand in the Royal Borough – has had their most successful year yet. Featured in the likes of British Vogue, Hello, OK magazine and recently picked by the Independent as one of the paper’s top three luxury scented candle brands.

The brand is rumoured to be enjoyed by celebrity fans including Anna Friel, Pierce Brosnan, Una Foden as well as the cast from the new JK Rowling motion picture, staring Colin Farrell and Eddie Redmayne.

They are best known for their distinctive black and gold boxes, housing cream glass candles adorned with a crest of real 21-carat gold and filled with beautiful, room-filling scents created by their award-winning British perfumers.

Made by hand using traditional methods in small quantities in their family run workshop just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, when customers purchase a candle from Heir & Grace, they can also enjoy a little slice of Windsor luxury from a boutique brand that simply can’t be found on every high street in the country.

Heir & Grace also do their bit to give back to the local area with their recent “Charlotte” candle launched in honour of the birth of Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge, and with all proceeds going to the local children’s charity Sebastian’s Action Trust.

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THE DETAILS If you would like to sample Windsor’s hottest new brand you can find Heir & Grace Of Windsor candles at Martyn Crossley in Windsor, Story in Bray, at Timpanys boutique in Sunninghill or online at www.heirandgrace.co.uk

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n 2006 the founders, Jacquie and Matt bought their first home and intended to use it as a canvas to create a great interior. They immediately went in search of all things shabby chic. After months of wading through the UK’s retail market they struggled to find both beautiful and affordable French furniture and ended up with that oldadage that if you want something done right; you have to do it yourself!

So, they sailed to France and brought back truckloads of beautiful furniture to sell in the then brand new company, Sweetpea & Willow.

It turned out that their customers shared their passion and direction and since 2006, Sweetpea & Willow has become one of the fastest-growing, award-winning companies in the UK. Always led by their goal of sourcing stylish pieces to make your house into a home. Not only do Sweetpea & Willow import from approximately seven different countries but they are also proud to produce their Exclusive range right here in London. Sweetpea & Willow gives you everything that they cherish: beautiful furniture, lighting, cushions, armoires, beds, sofas, chairs and garden furniture to name but a few. Their style along with their website is always evolving as they search for fabulous new objects to help enrich your homes.

Success comes with growth and development, so after some time the directors thought, why not create our own unique pieces? thus ‘Handmade in London’ was born.

However, they didn’t want to be the only ones to create furniture, they understood that sometimes you can’t always find what you are looking for, and so adopted the option of allowing the customers the ability to create or recreate almost anything in their London factory. Just let them know and the designers will see what they can do for you.

Sweetpea & Willow combine the best of French shabby chic with contemporary British products to create a beautiful marriage between inspiration, product and execution, and it is from this, that they became the premier destination for elite luxury interiors.

They have built a library of gorgeous linens, velvets and

fabrics to choose from, the world is your oyster and there is no challenge they won’t accept. Visit their amazing 8000 sq.ft showroom, hosting candlelit rooms, that not only showcases their vision but is also there to inspire your own.

This year Sweetpea & Willow celebrate their 10th birthday and have so much to be proud of, from launching luxury deep mattresses that are all handmade to ensure the highest quality and protection, to being awarded ‘Winner of the Best Small Retailer Of The Year Award’. They have had an array of success and achievements over the years but are not planning on slowing down anytime soon. The team there are already working on the next best thing!

Come and visit their inspirational showrooms in West London - www.sweetpeaandwillow.com Free parking, free fizz, free nibbles!

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Interiors to reflect

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oncept Interiors is lead by Samantha Morgan, co-owner and Design Director of a seven strong Interior Company, based in Oatlands Drive, Weybridge. The company moved to its current location four years ago after outgrowing the Shepperton office. Their new space gives a chance to showcase some of the beautiful work incorporating smart home technology, in a truly luxurious environment.

elegant curtains to chic roman blinds. They supply a good selection of fabrics from the major suppliers such as, Designers Guild, Andrew Martin, Today Interiors, Casamance, Osbourne & Little and many more. To compliment this service there is a large range of poles and finials.

Concept Interiors showroom is more than just a shop where you can buy a candle, cushion or throw. They

Concept Interiors showroom is more than just a shop where you can buy a candle, cushion or throw Concept Interiors goal is not only to achieve, but enhance their clients vision for their homes. They pride themselves on the diversity of their projects from traditional to the contemporary with an emphasis on creating luxury.

The Showroom offers plenty of inspiration to those with home improvement projects in mind.

Oversized luxury sofas, candelabras, beautiful luxury wall coverings, fabrics and large dramatic statement pieces help to inspire customers when they visit the showroom. One of the many services offered by Concept Interiors is a free Window Consultation, from 12 FEBRUARY 2016

create interiors that reflect your style, your personality and the way you live your life. Carefully selected bespoke pieces of furniture, soft furnishings, lighting, crystal and glass accessories allow you to update a room or just treat yourself to something special.

Please visit the Showroom in Weybridge, Surrey to view samples and discuss any requirements, alternatively call to book a consultation.

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

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abric World is a family business that has been established for nearly 40 years. Specialists in curtain fabric, interior design, making up and fitting, they have two fabric shops in Epsom and Croydon, Surrey. Stocking over 4000 designer fabrics for curtains, blind, soft furnishings and upholstery where their experienced staff will discuss your requirements and advise you on measurements, fabrics, fittings and accessories.

Their expert interior designers offer an excellent personal service covering Surrey and London. Designers visit your home with a huge range of designer fabric samples and discuss with you curtains, blinds and your tailor made interior design scheme. Also offering a complete fitting service so that your curtains and blinds are fitted to a professional standard.

The Epsom fabric shop has curtain making workrooms where a professional and expert team of curtain makers create all styles of curtains and blinds. They have collectively worked for Fabric World for nearly a century.

trimmings, blinds, poles and tracks. They also make the curtains and blinds in their workroom at the Epsom shop and provide a professional fitting service. An interior design consultation only costs £50 and if your total order is worth £500 or more the cost is refunded. The Designer works on the curtain and soft furnishing interior design aspects, and also work in partnership with other Designers and Architects who take on complete house renovations and need to outsource to companies such as Fabric World for soft furnishings.

With a wealth of experience they have helped and advised thousands of customers who come back repeatedly!

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To make your home really special, a complete home consultation interior design service is offered in Surrey and London. Using mobile design vans, interior Designers will visit your home bringing with them over 1500 samples of designer fabrics, 500 samples of wallpaper, paint charts and blind and curtain books so you can touch and feel samples to help you achieve the look that you have always wanted.

They share and advise on exclusive curtain, interior design and soft furnishing ideas and listen to your ideas to create your own unique style. Sourcing fabrics from all corners of the world, including their own suppliers in China and India, and specialising in custom-made furnishings for people who want something different, special or simply unique ‘ The library of books and samples are enormous ,and if you can’t find what you are looking for, it probably doesn’t exist!’

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THE DETAILS 15 West Street, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7RL Opposite Station Approach (parking for 20 cars) 01372 723640 ••••• 6-10 Brighton Road, Croydon CR2 6AA 020 8688 6282 ••••• www.fabricworldlondon.co.uk

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Dear reader,

Time to Relax, Indulge, Think and Escape When choosing a new bathroom and you need inspiration, Walton Bathrooms is the showroom to visit.

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elebrating their 30th year, Walton Bathrooms recently refurbished showrooms offer stunning displays of new products including the latest trends as well as timeless classics.

Situated in The Hersham Centre, Hersham, Surrey, the immaculate showrooms are a perfect place for customers to see the extent of sophistication and luxury. Over 60 displays include the new Amadea Royal from Villeroy & Boch with its opulent and classically glamorous splendor whereas the Soho Collection brings together a combination of simple, stylish products which can be easily tailored to suit most bathrooms.

The choice is endless with further displays from Keuco, Hansgrohe and Zucchetti plus so much more.

Whilst some of Walton Bathrooms displays are styled with space and grandeur in mind, they also offer a number of compact solutions. Burgbad’s Guest ranges offer the styling of the main ranges but in compact versions to suit a small cloakroom or en suite.

There is a dedicated tile studio showing both wall and floor tiles. The comprehensive range of tiles are used in conjunction with ceramic colours and brassware to coordinate different schemes along with samples of many different material finishes, from quartz, marble and granite to Corian and glass. Individual samples can be lifted to put next to your tiles or furniture choices to assure a perfect look for your complete new bathroom concept, making the

process of selection a tactile experience.

Having chosen your bathroom, you need to be sure that installation will be trouble-free. Walton Bathrooms offer a complete service, via one of their approved bathroom installation teams. With over 17 years’ experience working in private houses, they know how important it is to give continuity of work and provide a full service to valued clients.

If you are looking for premier products, with service to match, this is the one place you must visit.

THE DETAILS Walton Bathrooms Ltd,, The Hersham Centre, The Green, Molesey Road, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4HL. ••••• Showroom tel: 01932 224 784.

Contract sales tel: 0208 481 7970. e-mail: sales@waltonbathrooms.co.uk ••••• Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm (easy parking next to Waitrose).

Alternatively you can buy on-line at www.waltonbathrooms.co.uk where many ranges are on special offer.

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Providing arboricultural excellence since 1986 We chat to Leigh Hopkins from Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery

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stablished in 1986, Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery has been providing professional tree management solutions to clients across the South East for almost 30 years. As a former employee of the company, I took over the business in August 2006. With an impressive existing client base, I have continued to expand our range of services and capabilities through ongoing training and investment in the latest equipment.

Our current client base is over 90% domestic households. Working predominantly in this way keeps us at the top of our game, and we understand that your garden is your sanctuary. From the daffodils you have waited all year to bloom, to your delicate shrubs, we take every care to ensure your garden is left as tidy as we found it.

As well as domestic clients, we have worked for some impressive Commercial and Local Authority clients including; National Trust Petworth House, The Diocese of Guildford, Rydes Hill Preparatory School, The WWF, Watts Gallery Compton, Blenheim House Construction, The ITS Group, and Cranleigh Parish Council to name but a few.

Based in Ewhurst, Surrey, all our arborists are fully trained and certified, and of course fully insured. We recycle all of the waste we remove, with no burning or

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landfill. Many clients now choose to keep their woodchips for use around the garden.

As an associate member of the Arboricultural Association, we keep up to date with the latest techniques, equipment, best practice, and pests and diseases research.

This allows us to offer the most professional care possible for your trees and hedges.

From the reduction or removal of the largest trees, to yearly hedge maintenance, stump removal, and planting new trees and hedges, we approach every job with the same dedication to customer satisfaction. Thinking of planting new shrubs or trees? Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery are specialists in providing and planting trees and shrubs of any size. On a recent planting job in Burwood Park, Cobham, we supplied and installed two trees weighing 1 tonne each, and a further four trees weighing over half a tonne each, providing our client with instant screening to a new development on the boundary of their property.

Whatever your needs around the garden, Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery can offer the solution.

THE DETAILS www.surreyandsussextreesurgery.co.uk 01403 753395 leigh@surreyandsussextreesurgery.com

• Tree Surgery • Stump Removal • Hedge Trimming & Reductions • Tree & Shrub Planting • NPTC Certified Arborists • Free Professional Advice & Quotations • Qualified, Experienced & Insured • 24 Hour Emergency Call Out

It needn’t be a grind…

Professional stump grinding

• Member of The Arboricultural Association Tel: 01403 753395 Mob: 07787 553175 Email: leigh@surreyandsussextreesurgery.com Website: www.surreyandsussextreesurgery.com

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n celebration of their seventieth year, Farrow & Ball are excited to announce the launch of nine new paint colours. From soft naturals and muted pastels, to strong brights and rich dark tones, the new additions celebrate the timeless Farrow & Ball look and add new accents to their iconic colour palette.

The colours have been skilfully created by a small team of experts over the past three years and every hue is intriguingly named with its own unique backstory – another Farrow & Ball tradition.

Taken from the soft tone created when whites are covered in deep shade, Shadow White is a lighter version of their ever popular Shaded White. With none of the perceived yellow of Slipper Satin or overt grey of Ammonite, it is an utterly useable and understated neutral.

It works beautifully with the slightly darker Drop Cloth, named in honour of all the painters and decorators who work with Farrow & Ball paints every day. These new coloured whites are a welcome addition to theirmuch-loved neutral families, with Shadow White, Drop Cloth and Shadow White creating a relaxed, effortless feel when used together, Continuing this calm, tranquil feel are their new muted pastels, which turn homes in places of sanctuary and escape. Named after the floaty garment worn by ladies while brushing their hair in the mid-20th century, Peignoir is wonderfully romantic pink which is tempered by a big dose of grey, making it feel very traditional while still being totally on trend. Conjuring images of swirling mists and named after the Scottish estuary often referenced in the Shipping Forecast, Cromarty brings a delicate softness to any room. A lighter

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version of Mizzle, another of their weather-inspired colours, Cromarty works beautifully when paired with Light Blue, or grouped with Blue Gray and Pigeon.

For devotees of their grey-based Easy Neutrals family, Worsted is stronger in tone than its counterpart Purbeck Stone, but lighter than Mole’s Breath. The colour brings to mind city suits made from the flat woven Worsted fabric and named after the Norfolk village where the yarn was originally spun.

Honouring Farrow & Ball’s roots, their new muted drabs provide a rich, dramatic backdrop to the home. Salon Drab evokes a classic 19th century feel while remaining the perfect go-to ‘chocolate’ for modern homes. Meanwhile the indefinable Inchyra Blue, which can read more grey, blue or even green depending on the light, is the perfect alternative to charcoal in super contemporary spaces.

Their final two new colours create vibrant, optimistic interiors that truly lift the spirits. Lush, verdant Yeabridge Green is the cleanest and most uncomplicated of their greens and is particularly inspiring when paired with handsome Stiffkey Blue. Similarly, Vardo is colour full of life and joy. The rich teal, named after a traditional Romany wagon, looks fantastically elegant when paired with reds such as Radicchio and super sultry with the dark grey of Down Pipe.

THE DETAILS Find out more about the inspiration behind the new colours and choose your favourite by visiting www.farrow-ball.com ••••• NEW SHOWROOM 15 High Street Esher, Surrey KT10 9RL

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IMPROVING, RATHER THAN MOVING, STILL THE TREND?

Recent Lloyds Bank research shows over 14 million people in the UK have undertaken major work on their current property, or plan to do so within the next year in order to improve or add value to their home.

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ccording to the Lloyds Bank study, almost 2.2 million people can’t afford to move, but have instead opted to improve their current house, plus a 1/3rd of UK homeowners carried out home improvements with the specific aim of adding value to their property.

Once homeowners look into the costs of moving, such as the cost of hiring an estate agent, buildings surveyor, mortgage arrangement fees, solicitors, removal company fees, plus various legal fees, including conveyance fees and stamp duty tax, these fees add up to make an already expensive expense even more expensive.

The Independent’s home improvement commentators have a different slant on things concluding “Improving your home rather than trading it in for another can be a very good investment. It’s cheaper to make space than buy it.”

The comparison website MoneySuperMarket.com suggestion to property owners is that “staying put and extending or changing the layout could prove a costeffective alternative to changing properties altogether.”

Research published by the Halifax Building Society showed that almost 20% of those questioned desire to move into a UK property that requires no home improvements.

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which if they can afford to throw money away like that well OK, but is surely not so sensible a move for hard working middle England who tend to work more hand to mouth.

Buying a “ready made” home is often very expensive option, as one either pays a premium to the property developer who built and/or renovated the property, or alternatively a handsome profit to the home owner who did up the property in order to gain a substantial return on a relatively modest investment in risk/reward terms.

Consequently, is it not far more sensible financially for anyone considering buying a house to instead actually be the property owner who carries out the home improvements, thereby being the ones to benefit from any subsequent increase in property value?

With the pace of recovery from the latest recession being painfully slow, and many householders having less and less disposable income, homeowners continue to improve rather than move, which is good news at least for the DIY industry and the likes of B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix and Wickes.

Independent double glazing manufacturers and installers, Hazlemere Windows have seen

an increasing number of property owners enquiring about replacement double glazed windows and doors for their extension and/or loft conversion. In addition, growing families are looking into the feasibility of adding a conservatory or orangery onto their house to provide much needed extra high quality living space, be it a kitchen/diner, gym, home office, play room, dining room, extra or enlarged living room.

Building a conservatory or hybrid orangery can be more aesthetically pleasing than a full blown brick built extension with a tiled or flat roof. Despite the changes to the Building Regulations that came into effect on 1st October 2010, and the new legal requirement that all UK

Building a conservatory or hybrid orangery can be more aesthetically pleasing than a full blown brick built extension with a tiled or flat roof property owners (replacing any existing window(s) and/or door(s), or indeed building an extension) must now fit compliant higher performing thermally efficient fenestration products, it is still easier and less costly to obtain the necessary permissions to build a conservatory.

Plus as long as Building Regulations are not required, it is usually far quicker to obtain all appropriate legal approvals to add a conservatory to your property, as long as you don’t live in a flat that has no outdoor ground level space!

Also a UPVC or aluminium double glazed conservatory is much less expensive to build and available for home owners to utilise as additional living space a lot sooner than an actual extension that requires both time consuming planning permission and Building Regulatory Approval, plus signing off by a Building Control Officer from your local planning department when finished.

Building an extension that matches in, loft conversion and/or conservatory will add value to any home; whilst at the same time provide invaluable extra living space. These types of home improvement options done professionally to a high standard are far far less costly than the massive expense of moving house, especially when you take into legal fees, so is it no surprise that so many UK property owners decide to improve rather than move.

THE DETAILS To find out what the potential home improvement options and budget costs are for your particular property from one of Hazlemere’s experienced experts, visit their 8,000 square feet showroom in High Wycombe that is open seven days a week or 01344 989938 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk FEBRUARY 2016 89

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Oxshott, SURREY

Built by Lusso Homes, Corby Wood has been well planned for entertaining and family living.

The house is set back from the road and approached by electric gates.

Guide Price: ÂŁ4,250,000

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corbywood | Oxshott, Surrey Set in an elevated position the property has a spacious entrance hall with sweeping walnut and glass staircase

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uilt by Lusso Homes, Corby Wood has been well planned for entertaining and family living. The house is set back from the road and approached by electric gates. Set in an elevated position the property has a spacious entrance hall with sweeping walnut and glass staircase, 5 generous reception rooms and a modern kitchen/breakfast and family room.

On the 1st floor there are 5 bedroom suites with

the master being quite spectacular having a sumptuous bathroom and dressing room. The lower ground floor has a vast games/media room with access onto a terrace, gym and sauna (which can be adapted for a kitchenette).

The garage can accommodate up to 4 cars and the grounds are laid to lawn backing onto woodland which will be under shared ownership with the neighbouring property.

EPC rating: B. Guide Price: ÂŁ4,250,000

For further information or if you would like to arrange an appointment to view please call Knight Frank Cobham on 01932 964156 Property reference: CBM150231 92 FEBRUARY 2016

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Wrens Hill, Oxshott Set in an elevated position with views over the Surrey Hills Entrance hall • drawing room • dining room • study, kitchen/breakfast room • family room • utility room • 3 cloakrooms • basement lobby • gym • wine store, shower room • master bedroom suite with 2 dressing rooms and 2 bathrooms • 5 further bedroom suites • kitchenette • media room • closet storage and triple garage • EPC rating: C. Guide Price: £3,250,000 (CBM140212)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Cobham cobham@knightfrank.com 01932 964156

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Englemere Park Oxshott

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xecutive home located in a private gated estate within walking distance of Oxshott station. The property provides superb family accommodation over two floors. Leading from the spacious entrance hall are the principal reception rooms, including the dining room, study, large drawing room and kitchen with separate family/breakfast room.

In addition is the cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor is the large master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, second guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally are the lawned gardens, double garage and driveway with parking for several cars.

Oxshott is a great village location, with the world on your doorstep! Ideally situated in beautiful countryside, yet only 17 miles south-west of London, this village enjoys excellent transport links for road, rail and air travel. Regular trains from Oxshott take just 35 minutes to reach London Waterloo, whilst you can drive and be on the M25 in a matter of minutes. Both Heathrow and Gatwick are only a 30 minute drive away and coastal towns like Portsmouth and Brighton are accessible within a 45 minute drive. For

a small village, Oxshott certainly punches above its weight when it comes to social and sporting amenities. The thriving sports club, for example, provides a focal point for a range of sporting and community activities. The nearby Clare Hill golf course and Esher Rugby Club both also have an enthusiastic following. If you want a little outdoor recreation – cycling, walking or horse riding – Oxshott is blessed with over 1,000 acres of unspoilt woodland, including Princes Coverts and Oxshott Heath. When it comes to eating and drinking in Oxshott and the neighbouring towns, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The village itself has two excellent pubs, whilst restaurants in other local towns provide the full range of cuisines to suit all tastes. Oxshott itself has an excellent beauty salon and spa whilst Esher has a good selection of fashionable boutique shops. Everyday shopping is available in the larger towns, and of course London is also just down the road! Serious socialising can be enjoyed at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, whilst Mercedes World, the Brooklands Motor Museum, Denbies Vineyard and The RHS Wisley Gardens are some of the many other attractions close by.

EPC rating C. Available to rent £4,950 pcm unfurnished

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

For further information please contact Knight Frank Cobham Lettings on 01932 591606 or email cobhamlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/cobham Property reference COQ82213 94 FEBRUARY 2016

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Cobham Immaculately presented in a popular private estate This newly refurbished property has a large front garden with a driveway and double garage. The ground floor is mainly laid with wood flooring and includes 3 reception rooms, kitchen and utility room. To the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The laurel hedging to the perimeter allows a great amount of privacy in the garden. EPC rating E.

KnightFrank.co.uk/Cobham cobhamlettings@knightfrank.com 01932 591 606

Available to rent £3,750 pcm unfurnished (COQ231511) All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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claygate Surrey

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his beautifully refurbished family home is situated moments from Claygate shopping parade and railway station. The property extends to approximately 1,750 sq.ft. and offers excellent living accommodation to the ground floor including a large reception room and modern extended kitchen area with views across the contemporary garden. In addition is a utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor are four bedrooms and a modern family bathroom and to the second floor a large double bedroom with en suite bathroom. To the front of the property is off street parking.

Claygate is a first class commuter location and the mainline station has regular train services to London

Waterloo and Guildford, the A3 is a short drive away giving access to central London, the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Both the private and public schooling in the area is superb and includes Rowan, Claygate Primary, Shrewsbury Lodge, Milbourne Lodge Senior, Esher Church School and Claremont Fan Court School to name a few. Claygate has a lively community and good local amenities including golf and tennis clubs. Sandown Racecourse is situated in Esher where there is also a cinema and a number of bars and restaurants. There is an excellent variety of local shops in Claygate with a supermarket and boutiques in nearby Esher High street.

Available to rent ÂŁ3,250 pcm unfurnished

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

For further information please contact Knight Frank Esher Lettings on 01372 464009 or email esherlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/esher Property reference ESQ231866 96 FEBRUARY 2016

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Walton A spacious family home in a sought after location A well maintained 4 bedroom house decorated in a neutral palette throughout comprising: 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with utility off, downstairs WC. To the first floor there are 4 well appointed bedrooms - master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate family bathroom, secluded gardens to the rear and garage to the front with ample parking for 3/4 cars. EPC rating E.

KnightFrank.co.uk/Esher esherlettings@knightfrank.com 01372 464 009

Available to rent £3,950 pcm unfurnished (ESQ104824) All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges