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The countdown has officially begun to Regent Street’s brand new event ‘Discover Food and Wine on Regent Street’ with an array of the area’s most sought after venues offering exclusive menus and offers. The fascinating life and career of celebrated film star, fashion icon and humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn, will be explored in a new photography exhibition opening at the National Portrait Gallery. Over 14 nights this summer, Film4 Summer Screen stages London’s best-loved outdoor cinema experiences under the stars with a typically eclectic programme of movies for all tastes, from cult classics to new releases and red-carpet premieres. This season’s Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley takes inspiration from an array of distinguished fashion designers with two special editions inspired by Alexander McQueen, paying homage to his celebrated Savage Beauty exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mirroring the famous footwear that put the fashion flock into frenzy, the Berkeley has recreated Alexander McQueen’s “Armadillo” shoes as a heeled vanilla biscuit with cream icing and edible sparkles. The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of A Royal Park. Its steeply raked auditorium is one of the largest in London with 1,250 seats, yet one of the most intimate. This gives you just a small taste of exciting events & articles featured in this month’s issue...

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he quintessentially British garden party is back with five days of unforgettable racing and entertainment. The most beautiful racecourse in the world is to host global horseracing talent as £2 million investment brings prize money to £4.5 million Fans of racing are invited to the social pinnacle of the summer season, the glorious Qatar Goodwood Festival. Following the most significant single investment in UK horseracing history, the iconic festival will showcase the best of international horseracing in this five-day sports entertainment extravaganza. Set to be an unforgettable summer experience, guests will be captivated as the biggest names, and best horses, in the sport compete for the some of the most prestigious prizes in the global horseracing calendar. A highlight race of the festival, the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes, will be run for prize money of £1 million alone, making it one of the most significant mile races in the world. The Qatar Goodwood Festival will showcase this British sporting tradition at its finest, with an abundance of fine food, champagne and strawberries. With over 200 years of history and experience, it truly is the ultimate destination for racing and entertainment. Nestled amongst 12,000 acres of idyllic countryside, the most-beautiful racecourse in the world provides the perfect backdrop to this unique and classically British affair. RELAXED SOPHISTICATION Famous for being a stylish and chic occasion, guests can embrace fashion in a relaxed atmosphere that compliments the

excitement of top-class racing. From flowing summery frocks and vintage finery for the ladies, to panama hats and linen suits for the gentlemen, cool sophistication is definitely the theme. LADIES TAKE CENTRE STAGE Traditionally the most glamorous day of ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ Ladies’ Day features the Magnolia Cup – a celebrity ladies race run for the benefit of small charities. 2015 is an important year for the Magnolia Cup, as it is anticipated that £1 million will have been raised for the chosen charities in the five years since it began. Riders sport bespoke silks created by renowned fashion designers - who have in the past included the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Frost French and Beulah. The 2014 title was won by supermodel and former Ladies’ Day ambassador Edie Campbell. ENTERTAINING EDGE While leisurely sipping a Nyetimber Sparkling Cuvee, guests can embrace an array of musical tastes. A military band performs around the course throughout the week, jazz musicians add a beautiful ambiance to each afternoon and rock‘n’roll groups provide an energetic finale in the evenings. These wonderful musical ensembles create a fitting soundtrack to the glorious Qatar Goodwood Festival experience. THE DETAILS For more information or to buy tickets, please visit www.goodwood.com 2015 RACE DAYS Tuesday, 28th July 2015 - The Qatar Lennox Stakes Wednesday, 29th July 2015 - The Qatar Vintage Stakes Wednesday, 29th July 2015 - The Qatar Sussex Stakes Thursday, 30th 2015 - The Qatar Richmond Stakes Thursday, 30th July 2015 - The Qatar Goodwood Cup Friday, 31st July 2015 - The Qatar King George Stakes Saturday, 1st August 2015 - The Qatar Nassau Stakes Saturday, 1st August 2015 - The Qatar Stewards’ Cup (Handicap)

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Supported by the Audrey Hepburn Exhibition Supporters Group - 2nd July - 18th October 2015

he fascinating life and career of celebrated film star, fashion icon and humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn, will be explored in a new photography exhibition opening at the National Portrait Gallery. Coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Hepburn’s little known career-changing performance at renowned West End night club Ciro’s, in the space now occupied by the Gallery’s public Archive, the exhibition will bring together a remarkable selection of both classic and rarely seen photographs of the successful British actress. Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon, will follow Hepburn’s rise to fame, from her early years in Holland and as a dancer and chorus girl in London’s West End, to her becoming a stage and screen icon, culminating in her philanthropic work in later life. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen photographs from the collection of the Hepburn family along with iconic portraits of Hepburn by leading photographers of the twentieth century, including Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Angus McBean, Irving Penn and Norman Parkinson. Hepburn performed in revues at London’s leading nightclub Ciro’s, located on Orange Street - now the National Portrait Gallery’s public Archive and study room, in Cecil Landeau’s latenight production Petite Sauce Tartare in 1949 and Summer Nights in 1950. Hepburn’s appearances at Ciro’s in her early twenties were some of the earliest in London and contributed towards the launch of her career, leading to her being talent spotted for a number of early British films including One Wild Oat (1951), Laughter in Paradise (1951) and Secret People (1952). Highlights from the exhibition will include family photographs of Hepburn practising ballet as a young woman, and examples of her early work in London as a fashion model for photographs by Antony Beauchamp, in addition to the highly successful Crookes

Lacto-Calamine skin cream campaign, photographed by Angus McBean in 1950. A rarely seen series of photographs by Mark Shaw, taken during the making of Sabrina in 1953 and published as a photo essay in Life magazine, will offer a unique insight into Hepburn’s life on and off-set, as Shaw was granted unprecedented behind-thescenes access for the photo essay. Photographs by Larry Fried, showing Hepburn in her dressing room on Broadway for Gigi (1951); Hepburn captured in Italy during the filming of War and Peace (1955) by Philippe Halsman and George Daniell; publicity photographs for Funny Face (1957); and Terry O’Neill’s on-set photographs during the making of films How to Steal a Million (1966) and Two for the Road (1967) will be among the portraits on show, documenting A beautifully Hepburn’s transformation throughout the illustrated catalog 1950s, and her key roles on stage and screen. will accompany the ue exhibition, Also included in the exhibition will including over 60 portraits, some of which are rare be vintage magazine spreads, from the and previously unpublished, will Picturegoer in 1952 to the front cover be available to pu rch ase of Life magazine, featuring Hepburn from Na Gallery Shops an tional Portrait in Givenchy for her role in Breakfast d online as hardba ck (RRP £29.95) an at Tiffany’s in 1961, taken by Howell d paperback (exclusive to th e Gallery, Conant. Original film posters and other RRP £22.50). ephemera will complete the story of one of the world’s most photographed women. THE DETAILS AUDREY HEPBURN: PORTRAITS OF AN ICON National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place WC2H 0HE www.npg.org.uk/hepburn Admission charges: Including voluntary donation: Adult £10 Concessions £8.50 / Standard price: Adult: £9 / Concessions £7.50

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Discover Food and Wine on Regent Street

he countdown has officially begun to Regent Street’s brand new event ‘Discover Food and Wine on Regent Street’ with an array of the area’s most sought after venues offering exclusive menus and offers. With irresistible dining offers at some of Regent Street’s most popular dining spots including Piccolino, Heddon Street Kitchen, Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill and Brasserie Zedel, tempting cocktail offers at ICEBAR and Aqua London and exotic tea tastings at The East India Company, it is the perfect time to discover food and wine on Regent Street. Diners can be in the chance of winning an extra treat by

following @RegentStreetW1 on Twitter and looking out for the ‘Tweet for a Treat’ competition. With three new restaurant openings within the past year and some of London’s most renowned chefs setting up in the area, including Gordon Ramsay, Richard Corrigan and Andrew Turner, Regent Street is at the forefront of London’s dining scene. THE DETAILS RegentStreetOfficial RegentStreetW1

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OFFERS qua London - Aqua Kyoto Discover Japan A Menu: 3 courses from a selected menu & a cocktail for £35. Available Mon-Sat at Lunch and Dinner (time restrictions apply Fri-Sat). Aqua London - Aqua Nueva Discover Spain Menu - 4 small plates from a selected menu for £21. Available Mon-Sat at Lunch. Aubaine Burger and a glass of merlot for £18. Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy a Shellfish sharing platter for 2, a desert for £45. The Bentley’s British Pie Stall will be selling 2 types of traditional British pies for £5.50 each or 2 for £10. Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August only. Bilbao Berria A Lunch tasting menu, including a selection of 4 Tapas and a Glass of cava/ wine for £30. Dinner tasting menu, including a full cocktail menu, a Glass of Cava on arrival, 2 glasses of wine and a Sherry for £60. Join Bilbao Berria every evening at 5pm for wine and sherry tasting, cocktail making or Jamon Iberico carving. Priced at £20 per person. On Sunday 9 August at 7pm enjoy dinner and live music. Brasserie Zédel A 3 course Menu Formule which includes a glass of wine, coffee and a ticket to The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition for £28. Cookery School A free Cookery School Apron with every booking. Fishworks A 3 course meal plus a glass of wine for £24.90. Ristorante Frescobaldi A 3 course meal from a selcted menu for £25 and a welcome drink. Gaucho A 2 course lunch for £23 and a 3 course lunch for £26 between 12-6pm. There will be a complimentary cocktail with dinner between 6-11pm. Green Bar at Hotel Café Royal Givenchy Atelier collection of cocktails at Hotel 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 5

Café Royal’s Green Bar for £13 each. Hawksmoor Air Street Try 3 bespoke aperitif cocktails to be individually matched with 3 starters. Try the pairing of your choice for £18 from 12– 3pm and from 5–10.30pm. Enjoy a Hawksmoor’s Fish & Chips with a glass of British Sparkling wine for £24 from 12–6.30pm and after 10pm. Excludes Sunday. Hawksmoor’s wine team invite you to a complimentary wine tasting on Saturday 8 August. Join them for a comparative tour of wine from around the world; Slots are available from 1-4.30pm. Phone Hawksmoor Air Street to book. Gordon Ramsay’s Heddon Street Kitchen A 3 course meal with a paired wine flight for £30. Hix Restaurant A 3 course meal plus a glass of wine for £25. ICEBAR LONDON A 3 course meal with a Cocktail and 40-minute Icebar experience for £35. inamo St James Enjoy complimentary frozen Kirin beer per guest with one child eating free with each paying adult. MASH A 2 course lunch menu with a glass of Quartet for £22 or 3 course menu for £25. Momo A complimentary momo cocktail or virgin momo cocktail with a 2 course lunch, set menu brunch, set menu afternoon tea, set mezze or 2 course dinner. Oscar Wilde Bar at Hotel Café Royal High Society Champagne Afternoon Tea for two for £65. Patara 20% off your bill when you order at least 1 starter, 1 main course per person, with 1 bottle of wine per table or cocktail per person. Piccolino A specially created 3 course taste of Italy menu, including a glass of selected wine for £35. Ping Pong Complimentary cocktail with any set menu. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail making

class and learn about the Spring/ Summer cocktail collection on Wednesday 5 of August 5.30-6.30pm. There will also be a complimentary kids set menu. Sartoria A 3 course set menu and complimentary cocktail on arrival for £30. Shoryu Ramen 1 ramen and 1 sake set for £15. A free side on a return visit when ordering a ramen. Silk, Courthouse Hotel Sharing platter for 2 with complimentary glass of prosecco for £55. The Balcon, Sofitel London 3 courses from the A la Carte menu, with coffee for £25. The Cocktail Trading Co. 2 cocktails for £15. The East India Company Take part in a luxury guided Tea Tasting Experience with tea master Mr. Lalith Lenadora for £25 per person. Enjoy a gift with purchases over £20 and 10% discount off tea & coffee from the elegant Tea Bar. The Rose Lounge, Sofitel London Le Tea en Rose afternoon tea, including a complimentary glass of champagne for £30. tibits Enjoy a 3 course discovery menu with a welcome glass of prosecco for £35. Booking is required. Enjoy the tibits Garden Tea which includes courgette and thyme scones, parsnip, pistachio and rose cakes and beetroot and blackbean brownies served with uplifting tea-cocktails) for £18.50. Booking is required. Veeraswamy A 2 course lunch for £27.50 per head. Villandry Lobster Night every night, from 6pm. Whole grilled lobster with chips or salad for £16.50 or whole grilled lobster with chips or salad & glass of rose for £21.50. Yoshino Yoshino Japanese style BBQ, sushi and sashimi, with a complimentary Yoshino original Sake cocktail for £25.10% off ‘YOSHINO SUSHI TO GO’ served on the terrace between 12–5pm.

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his summer the National Trust is doing more and more to offer visitors of all ages perfect places to play - whether you’re looking for family fun throughout the school holidays or a relaxing day out, there is something for everyone. For families, you’ll find natural play areas, picnic spots, quiz trails and other family attractions and back this year is the National Trust’s hugely popular challenge, 50 things to do before you’re 11 and ¾. You can pick up a scrap book at any participating property and work your way through the 50 challenges such as climbing a tree, skimming a stone and making a daisy chain. Download a local planner to help you decide where to go to get outdoors and closer to nature. The beautiful gardens, parkland and countryside offer plenty of fun for grown-ups too. Many National Trust gardens are at their colourful best in summer with cool, shady spots, perfect for picnics and chilling out. THE DETAILS For more information on National Trust events, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

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Ham House and Garden Near Richmond 020 8940 1950 Summer holiday fun 22 Jul-31 Aug Come and play. Art activities, storytelling (Weds) and den-building. Fenton House, Hampstead Concert: Cembalo Transalpino 12 June, 7pm Catalina Vicens will be playing Italian and English music from the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries on the harpsichord and virginals. All Tickets: £18 Concert: Saltrello 24 July, 7pm The Saltarello Ensemble are an Early Music ensemble, who research and perform a wide spectrum of early music and, in particular, work on programmes of lesser-known repertoire. All tickets: £18 Booking Essential 0844 2491895 Morden Hall Park Morden, Surrey 020 8545 6850

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Bat walk 11 Aug 8-9:30pm See how many bat species you can spot. Bat detectors provided. All tickets £2 For tickets: 020 8545 6850

Osterley Park and House Outdoor theatre: 27 Jul 3pm Isleworth 020 8232 5050 The Tales of Peter Rabbit Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny in the rose Big Camp Sat 18 Jul garden! Adult £12, child £8 For tickets: 0844 249 1895 Camp overnight at Osterley Park and enjoy fun activities. Prices vary - For tickets: 0844 249 1895 or Crafty Thursdays Every Thursday during the book online school holidays 10am-1pm Get creative in the Snuff Mill with craft activities Little seedlings gardening club Tue 21 Jul–25 Aug inspired by the park and its wildlife. £2 per person 12noon-4pm doing crafts. Crafts for children 3-8 Bring your family to help out in the kitchen garden. Wild Wednesdays Every Wednesday during the school holidays 10am-1pm Explore the park and the wildlife that lives here. Child £2. Suited for children between 5-11

50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4 Every Wed 22 Jul–26 Aug 12noon-4pm Head outdoors and see how many 50 things you can complete; a different theme each week.

Open air theatre: 7-10 Aug 2pm & 5pm Wind in the Willows A promenade production in our rose garden. Adult £12, child £8 For tickets: 0844 249 1895

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BARBARA HEPWORTH PHOTO-COLLAGE OF ‘HELICOIDS IN SPHERE’ 1938, AND THE ENTRANCE HALL OF THE DOLDERTAL APARTMENTS IN ZURICH BY ALFRED AND EMIL ROTH WITH MARCEL BREUER ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW ©BOWNESS

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arbara Hepworth was a British sculptor, who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire in 1903. She was a leading figure in the international art scene throughout a career and is one of Britain’s favourite artists. For the first time in almost 50 years, a major retrospective of her work is on display at Tate Britain until October 2015. Discover Hepworth’s work as the artist imagined it in contexts such as the studio, the theatre, the landscape and alongside architecture. In this extensive exhibition, uncover Hepworth’s rarely seen textiles, photographs, collages and films alongside selected works by her peers and predecessors from Jacob Epstein to Henry Moore. Make a day of your visit and wander through the Summer Garden, designed by Rosie Irving and Antonia Young and inspired by a Hepworth textile design which can be found outside Tate Britain and overlooking the Thames.

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he award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of A Royal Park. Its steeply raked auditorium is one of the largest in London with 1,250 seats, yet one of the most intimate. Each night an incomparable atmosphere is created by those enjoying their theatre going in every sense: yet the Open Air Theatre is not just about an amazing atmosphere, it is about remarkable storytelling too. Built upon a core of outstanding dramatic credentials, with bold and dynamic productions that stimulate the senses, making the relationship between performer, text and audience a truly unique event at every performance. THEATRE

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 16 JULY – 29 AUGUST From the Golden Age of the movie musical, this much-loved musical includes Bless Your Beautiful Hide, Goin’ Courtin’, Wonderful Day and the dance spectacular, Barn Dance. Featuring Alex Gaumond as Adam and Laura Pitt-Pulford as Milly, it also reunites the creative team behind 2013’s award-winning production of The Sound of Music. Performances: Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Thurs & Sat (2.15pm) No matinee on 16 July. Ticket prices: £25 – £52.50 (Premium Seats £65, including best seat, programme and glass of wine) LORD OF THE FLIES 3 – 12 SEPTEMBER Prior to a major UK tour, 2015 dates have been confirmed of William Golding’s classic story of survival, superstition and immorality, adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams. Timothy Sheader’s acclaimed 2011 production returns for just 14 performances ahead of the tour from 16 September 2015. Performances: Mon – Sun (7.45pm); matinees Weds, Thurs & Sat (2.15pm) No matinee on 3 September. Ticket prices: £25 - £48.50 (Premium Seats £60, including best seat, programme and glass of wine)

COMEDY COMEDY STORE PLAYERS SUNDAY 26 JULY Returning with their inimitable blend of comedy, chaos and improvisation, 2015 celebrates 25 years of performances by the Comedy Store Players at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. With no script nor the faintest idea of what will happen, their imaginations take flight to create entire sketches and comic dramas based on the weird and wonderful worlds suggested the audience. Officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the longest-running comedy show with the same core cast, with the 2015 line up confirmed: Steve Edis, Josie Lawrence, Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Andy Smart and Steve Steen. 6.15pm gates | 7.45pm show All tickets £22.50* JIMMY CARR SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2015 Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. 7pm gates | 8.30pm show. Not suitable for under 16s. All tickets £26.50*

MUSIC NITIN SAWHNEY SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 2015 In the wake of Nitin Sawhney’s fourth season of BBC Radio 2’s series Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe, his brand new album ‘Dystopian Dream’ and last year’s sell out new album preview show at the Royal Albert Hall, Nitin continues to promote what he calls his (still to be released) best album to date. 6.15pm gates | 7.45pm show All tickets £26.50*

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Frank Sinatra’s RELATIONSHIP WITH LONDON

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or instance, it doesn’t take much research to discover that he had a special fondness for the music of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams or that, as a businessman, he formed a number of different production companies – Essex, Bristol and Sheffield – named after English counties or place names and that he enjoyed lasting friendships with Princess Margaret and Noel Coward. Also, it should be noted that the only studio recordings he made outside of the U.S.A. just happened to take place in London for an album called Great Songs From Great Britain. All of these facts clearly indicate that Frank Sinatra – the most American of popular singers – was an Anglophile at heart. According to showbusiness history, 1950 was a dismal year career-wise for Frank Sinatra. His record sales were sagging and, in an effort to stimulate his career, he threw himself into an exhaustive schedule of concert and nightclub work as well as a radio series. The result was that in April, while playing New York’s Copacabana, his voice gave out and he suffered a throat haemorrhage. 1950 was also the year that MGM dropped his film contract. It was at this low point that he accepted an offer to play the London Palladium. If the American media had declared Sinatra’s career to be on the skids, his appearance at the Palladium gave a very different impression. The rush to buy tickets resulted in thousands of fans jamming Argyle Street all eager to see and hear “The Voice” in person. To Sinatra, this surge of mass adulation came not only as a welcome surprise but also as a massive boost to his confidence. The warmth and affection displayed by British audiences is something he never forgot.

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Between the 10th and 22nd of July, Frank played 28 shows – two 50-minute shows per night accompanied by pianist Ken Lane and the Skyrockets Orchestra conducted by Woolf Phillips. His repertoire consisted entirely of well-chosen standards opening with “When You’re Smiling” and including such classics as “Bewitched”, “A Foggy Day” and “Embraceable You”. Audience response at all shows was overwhelming. Frank Sinatra found himself the toast of the town. On July 13th, he performed at a private party at the home of Lady Baillie, where he sang “If I Loved You” and “My Foolish Heart” to Princess Margaret as she sat at his feet on a silken cushion. The royal lady told Sinatra that she collected his records and expressed concern over that throat ailment that had bothered him in New York. About 100 other guests lounged on cushions as Sinatra sang a dozen songs happily revealing that his voice was in perfect shape. In 1953, speaking on his impressions of London, Sinatra said “Oh, I just love it here. People used to tell me Paris was the place, but you can keep Paris. They really blackjack you there – reach down and lift the money out of your pockets. But England’s just great. And that date I did with the BBC Show Band – now that’s really a band. When I walked in and saw all those strings, I just drooled. And all that brass! It comes at you like a comet – Vroomph…” In a career spanning six decades, Frank Sinatra gave generously of his time and talent raising over one billion dollars for charities – more than any other entertainer in history. For more than forty of those years, he kept returning to the United Kingdom, always maintaining a special affinity for London audiences who gave him support at a time in his career when he most needed it. THE DETAILS Written by Ken Barnes Research Consultant: Fred Wadsworth Special Thanks: Fred Dellar, David Shrimpton, Frank and Pat Harvey (Sinatra Music Society)

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oodies Festival returns to Clapham Common, celebrating its 10th anniversary with celebrity chefs, new food and drink theatres, artisan producers and more street food than you can shake a satay stick at. After launching at Clapham Common in 2013, the event is now the flagship festival in Foodies’ series of summer festivals, attracting over 33,000 visitors last year. Deliciously Ella joins award winning celebrity chef Aldo Zilli, 2014 MasterChef winner Ping Coombes, and GBBO winner John Whaite in the Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre, where they will cook their favourite summers recipes, inspiring festival-goers to recreate their dishes at home and experiment with new flavours and ingredients. OTHER TOP CHEFS APPEARING INCLUDE: Adam Handling – MasterChef: The Professionals finalist 2013 Ben Tish – Saltyard Anna Haugh – London House Paul Shearing - Bread Street Kitchen Owen Sullivan - Maze Grill Park Walk Kim Woodward - York & Albany Moran Etedgi - Brew Jacques Fourie - Ember Yard Jesse Dunford Wood - PARLOUR Saira Hamilton - Small Aubergine Mat Follas - The Casterbridge and MasterChef winner

Visitors to the festival this summer can look forward to toasting Foodies’ big year in the New Wine and Champagne Theatre, where experts Neil Phillips and Charles Metcalfe will guide visitors through this season’s best British bubblies from the UKand around the world. A New Tasting Theatre offers ‘How to Sniff Chocolate like a Rockstar’ and Chocolate Safari masterclass with Coeur de Xocolat, and local experts guide visitors through Urban Bee Keeping, Cheese Tasting, Mixology and Spice Balancing.

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The Cake & Bake Theatre is an inspiration for passionate bakers with top local cake makers and bakeries sharing their tips for baking delicious summer cakes. Visitors can also enjoy 3D cake modelling, Chocolate Making and Sugar-Craft masterclasses and a complementingChocolate, Cake and Bake Village selling bakes, jams, gadgets and baking essentials. The Street Food Avenue is a feasting hub at the heart of the festival, offering a huge selection of hot and cold dishes from around the world. Japanese, Thai, Brazilian, Argentinian, Indian, Mexican, French and African are just some of the cuisines visitors can tuck into at communal tables in the Feasting Tent. With over 200 exhibitors in the Artisan Producers Market selling award winning cheeses, wines, bakes and condiments; festival-goers will be spoilt for choice with samples and for what to buy to take home and enjoy - a perfect setting to meet the producers and share their passion for food and drink. A BBQ Arena hosts grilling experts who will share their favourite recipes for fans of outdoor dining and King of the Grill Challenges take place throughout the day. Little foodies can explore their taste buds and learn basic skills with Picnic in the Park themed masterclasses in the Childrens Cookery Theatre, where Kiddy Cook will show them how to make finger sandwiches, jellies and chocolate bugs. After a day of food and fun, foodies can relax with a spot on the grass and soak in the atmosphere with live music from the entertainment stage and a glass of bubbly or cocktail from the Giant Pimm’s Teapot or Captain Morgan Mojito Galleon. THE DETAILS Tickets are on sale now at www.foodiesfestival.com or by calling 0844 995 1111 Open times: Friday 24th July: 11am – 8pm Saturday 25th July: 11am – 8pm Sunday 26th July: 11am – 7pm

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THE DETAILS The full programme of films are available at Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House, Strand, WC2 1LA Tickets on sale via www.somersethouse.org.uk Ticket prices start from £16.00 plus booking fee Doors open 18.30, DJs from 18.45, Film starts approx. 21.00

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select what film they wanted to see in the courtyard. Voters picked from the highlights of ten years of Somerset House screenings; this summer, the choice will be between ten of cinema’s greatest movie musicals. The winning film will take its place in the 2015 Summer Screen line-up and all those who voted will have the chance to book before anyone else. During the two weeks of Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House, film fans will also be able to come along to Behind the Screen. This diverse and entertaining programme of talks, workshops and family events brings the world of cinema into sharper focus, with special guests providing unique insights into a world that usually only exists up on the big screen.

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ver 14 nights this summer, Film4 Summer Screen stages London’s best-loved outdoor cinema experiences under the stars with a typically eclectic programme of movies for all tastes, from cult classics to new releases and red-carpet premieres. Set within the stately surroundings of Somerset House’s neo-classical courtyard, movie-goers can enjoy a sun-down drink and picnic with early evening live DJ sets and specialguest introductions to selected films. Amongst the titles planned for this year’s programme is the legendary British cult comedy Withnail and I, starring Richard E. Grant; The Graduate with Dustin Hoffman, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, the wild-at-heart road-movie True Romance, from the mind of Quentin Tarantino and starring Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette; and romantic-comedy’s crowning achievement Roman Holiday, the light-as-air classic that introduced the world to Audrey Hepburn. In addition, Film4 Summer Screen will be repeating the popular Best of 10 Public Vote, which for the first time last year gave fans, friends and followers the chance to

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE

FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Spectacular displays of plants and flowers, historic gardens and scarecrows...What’s not to love about the annual Hampton Court Flower Show?

he RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show returned to the Tudor palace to celebrate the 25th year of the world’s largest annual flower show – bringing a wealth of fantastic features, great food and beautiful plants. The special addition to this year’s show was the RHS Anniversary Maze, created to celebrate the show’s 25 years. Covering 900sq m and containing nearly 300 metres of Cornus mas hedging, the maze contained lush planting, tunnels with living walls and machines injecting rose scent into areas of the maze. Silver-foliage plants and a forest of silver birches greeted visitors entering the maze. The inspiration for the maze came from the 1990 labyrinth of bedding plants on display to celebrate the Queen Mother’s birthday during the Shows inaugural year. A large floral birthday cake and a silver anniversary turf sculpture were also part of other anniversary displays for visitors to enjoy. Gardens celebrating anniversaries of two of Britain’s best-loved children’s books were among the highlights of the Hampton Court Flower Show. Charlie Bloom’s “The Tea Party” garden marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland. Bloom took inspiration from the tea party in Carroll’s classic and imagined that the Mad Hatter was her client: “The planting and flowers are chaotic, very colourful and quite vulgar like the product of an insane mind.” Meanwhile, Anthea Guthrie’s “Winnie the Pooh Begins His Journey” garden imagined the woodland shelter where AA Milne dreamt up his loveable bear 90 years ago. The designs were selected as history gardens by the Royal Horticultural Society to mark its 25th anniversary. The scarecrow competition was one of the most popular parts of the show. This year students at 35 schools in the South East created

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scarecrows with the theme of history to tie-in with the show’s silver anniversary year. Visitors encountered historical figures including Anne Boleyn and Winston Churchill on a scarecrow trail that guided visitors across the showground, culminating in the scarecrow competition with a giant 7m high scarecrow as its centrepiece. The Duchess of Cornwall visited the show and on inspecting the show’s Scarecrow display, was upstaged by a scarecrow designed to look like Mr Men character, Mr Tickle! The work came from children at Rosemead Preparatory School in Dulwich, and was crafted out of a collection of old Sainsbury’s shopping bags and wore a natty blue hat topped with a spray of greenery. Camilla, who shares Prince Charles’ passion for gardening, visited several of the displays, among them the Floral Marquee, the Music Lover’s Garden and the American Garden. HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW: THE WINNING GARDENS REVEALED A garden that paid tribute to the Kent mining industry was named best in show at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Hadlow College’s ‘Green Seam’ show garden, designed by current students Stuart Charles Towner and Bethany Williams, was inspired by the regeneration of an old mine at Betteshanger near Deal. The garden featured metal structures that evoke the mine itself, along with vivid green and pink planting. The prize for best World Garden went to the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism’s Garden of Paradise, while the Conceptual Garden award went to Pevensey Coastal Defence Limited’s Equilibrium, a shingle garden featuring typical seaside plants. www.rhs.org

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Prudential RideLondon 1ST & 2ND AUGUST 2015

Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling, developed by the Mayor of London, in partnership with Surrey County Council.

ore than 95,000 participants are expected to cycle more than 3 million miles in five events during the weekend of 1-2 August 2015. The event combines the fun of a free family ride in central London with the excitement of watching the world’s best professional cyclists. Amateur cyclists participate by riding a 100-mile challenge on the same closed roads as the professional road race, raising millions for good causes.

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This will see more than 25,000 amateur cyclists take on a cycling challenge through London and Surrey on a similar route to that of the London 2012 Olympic Road Cycling Races. The event starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, goes through London to Surrey’s PRUDENTIAL RIDELONDON FREECYCLE, SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2015, 9AM - 4PM stunning country roads and hills before returning to the capital to finish The chance for all the family to enjoy a traffic-free route on in spectacular style on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. As well as closed roads through central London passing some of the capital’s the opportunity to take on a personal challenge, participants’ involvement most iconic landmarks. Everyone is welcome, no matter what benefits good causes with thousands riding for charity. There’s also a their age or ability. Cyclists may cycle at any pace and as many Peloton Relay for teams of four and a British Cycling Club Challenge. times round the route as they like, stopping along the way to enjoy a range of free bike-based entertainment and activities at PRUDENTIAL RIDELONDON-SURREY CLASSIC, Festival Zones. Cyclists are encouraged to register in advance at SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2015, 1.30PM www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk/FreeCycle Sees 150 of the world’s top male cyclists starting Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic will take place on an extended version of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 route. Starting from Horse PRUDENTIAL RIDELONDON GRAND PRIX, SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2015, 5PM -7:30PM Guards Parade, the professional cyclists will race out through the capital Showcasing the Olympic cyclists of the future in youth races for boys and into Surrey to the testing climbs of Leith Hill, Ranmore Common and girls and offers a superb opportunity to watch top professional and Box Hill before heading back to the finish on The Mall. There will women’s cycle racing in the UK’s biggest women’s criterium race. This be road closures, bus diversions and parking restrictions. Live coverage year, the event will also host the 10th Brompton World Championship of the race will be shown on BBC TV on Sunday 2 August. with 500+ riders participating in this highly enjoyable event on the THE DETAILS unique folding bikes. The Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix races take place on closed roads in St James’s Park. The women’s race will Visit www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk for more information be covered live by BBC TV. All times are subject to change.

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THE FELLOWS GUIDE TO AUCTIONS Visiting an auction house can provoke anxiety in a first time bidder.

he reality is less intimidating than you think, and modern auction houses like Fellows, based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, are friendly places to visit. Established in 1876, this family business has a wealth of specialist experience in antique, jewellery, watch, and silver auctions and valuations. AUCTION DOs AND DON’Ts Do your maths. Decide the maximum you want to pay for each piece, and stick to it. Getting caught up in auction frenzy is all too easy and you could find yourself bidding far more than you’d planned. Don’t forget to factor in the buyer’s premium - an additional fee (usually 15-30 per cent of the final hammer price) paid by the winning bidder to the auction house. Do jump in when your item comes on the block. Auctions move fast. If you wait, the hammer may come down before you’ve worked up the courage to make a bid. Don’t miss the preview. You need to check any antiques and try on jewellery or watches you plan to bid for! If you can’t visit the Birmingham saleroom on a viewing day (check www.fellows. co.uk for dates and times) contact the department for detailed condition reports, ask plenty of questions, and view 360° images in the online catalogue. Do register to bid and get a paddle number for the auction. You can’t participate without one. Do make sure you want to buy and don’t get into a bidding war just because you’re feeling competitive. If you make the

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winning bid, you’re committed to make the purchase. Don’t put in your maximum too soon. The auctioneer will increase the price incrementally until the bids run out. Alternatively, you can place a commission bid before the auction. Do look at the types of bid you can place. Commission bids are maximum bids left before the auction starts, which the Auctioneer places on your behalf and are useful if you can’t make the auction in person. Telephone bids are carried out by an experienced member of staff, who calls you before your lot is due to be sold, and relays the bids to you over the phone. Buying through online bidding platforms is a popular way to buy trinkets, you can see and hear what’s going on in the saleroom via live streaming, and will know immediately if you have won. “WHAT’S IT WORTH?” FREE VALUATIONS IN MAYFAIR Fellows have built up long-term relationships with clients by providing unrivalled customer service to meet the needs of each individual; whether you are searching for a piece of wedding jewellery or a vintage wristwatch. If you are a collector, vendor, or someone who is curious about the world of auctions, you can participate with complete confidence at Fellows. THE DETAILS Visit www.fellows.co.uk to view auction catalogues for sales coming up over the next few weeks, or call 020 7127 4198 to make an appointment to visit the Mayfair office for valuations of your unwanted antiques, jewellery and watches.

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NEW LUXURY IS ALL ABOUT THE APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF GENUINE CRAFTSMANSHIP. THIS QUALITY IS PUT CENTRE STAGE DURING AUGUST AS HARRODS CELEBRATES MADE WITH LOVE.

very floor of the store will showcase pieces that have been specially conceived for the campaign; many are limited editions or one-of-a-kind pieces. Top of the list are the world’s most desirable bags: exclusive editions of Chloé’s Drew bag; a tangerine exotic clutch from Loewe; a heart-shaped Falabella from Stella McCartney and many more. Furthermore, a Fendi boutique will pop up in the GroundFloor exhibition windows, allowing guests to experience a virtual version of its new headquarters in Rome’s Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. The pop-up will be home to exclusive Fendi products and limited-edition colourways of bags including 2Jours and By The Way. Elsewhere in the store, there will be clever edits of the best-known names in luxury, from bejewelled Jimmy Choo slippers for men and Etro high-shine leather brogues to limitededition dresses from the world’s top womenswear labels, including Alexander McQueen and Mary Katrantzou. The Fine Jewellery Room will showcase Bulgari’s one-ofa-kind jewels and Cartier’s Panthère de Cartier range of timepieces. In Home, there are three exclusive rugs from The Rug Company, selected by Suzanne Sharp, and the Food Halls will focus on Xavier David cheeses and Ibérico ham from Sánchez Romero Carvajal – both of which are exclusive to Harrods. The world’s finest artisans will be in the spotlight, meticulously cutting, stitching, etching and polishing in the

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name of integrity and heritage. With retail theatre on the shop floor, a dedicated section on Harrods Magazine, shopping edits on harrods.com, footage on the in-store screen network and full details in the store guide, Harrods is Made with Love. Lower Ground Floor - (14 -16 August) An artisan from Salvatore Ferragamo will demonstrate the special construction of the Tramezza shoe. Magnanni will showcase its exclusive Made with Love Opanka style. Ground Floor - There will be tastings throughout the Food Halls; in The Fine Watch Room, artisans from Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and other brands will create watch straps embossed with the Made with Love logo. Second Floor - Receive a complimentary illustration with any Aspinal of London purchase. (21 - 23 August) Take part in the Aspinal of London competition; customers can design a bag, then submit it for a chance to win a bespoke Marylebone tote. (31 July - 2 August) An artisan from The Bridge will be in-store to demonstrate the luggage brand’s intricate craftsmanship; also, customers will be able to personalise and emboss their purchases. Sixth Floor, Salon de Parfums - Meet the founders of French perfume house Henry Jacques and book one-to-one appointments and private consultations. In addition to in-store presentations, many departments will be offering special services and personalisation.

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CHILDRENSWEAR Dragons of Walton Street, Nursery Furniture, Fourth Floor - Bespoke customer orders and hand-painted furniture with the signature Harrods Bear motif will be available. FOOD Chocolates & Confectionery, Food Halls, Ground Floor - Chocolate brands including William Curley, Godiva and La Maison du Chocolat will offer samples. Tea & Coffee, Food Halls, Ground Floor Customers will be able to create custom tea blends, and will receive a personalised sleeve with a ribbon. HOME Alessi, Second Floor - Engraving of a name, image or logo will be available; customers may also choose to customise purchases with colour, finishing and/or packaging. Smythson, The Great Writing Room, Second Floor - Smythson will offer stamping on leather goods in gold or silver, and blind stamping of letters and motifs. Kai Knives, Cookshop, Second Floor - Monogramming and engraving on knives will be available in a choice of five fonts. MENSWEAR - SELECTED DATES The Men’s Shoe Salon, Lower Ground Floor – 7 – 9 August - Complimentary monogramming will be available with the purchase of Tod’s Gommino driving shoes; they can also be made in a choice of 15 leathers, and laces in 20 shades. The Men’s Shoe Salon, Lower Ground Floor – 7 – 9 August Paul Smith will offer shoe customisation; customers can select from a range of sole, upper and lining materials. THE DETAILS www.harrods.com/made-with-love @Harrods #MadeWithLove

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On the Roof with Vintage Salt at Selfridges

On the Roof with Vintage Salt is now open until 1st October. This British summer restaurant, bar and terrace is inspired by a Cornish fishing village, where diners can enjoy a unique British seaside dining experience high above the streets of London.

intage Salt is the al fresco dining destination of the summer and the ideal venue to escape the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street. The Drift Bar, located on the terrace has a separate entrance, accessed via the Boardwalk, lined with nautical ropes guiding the way to the outdoor terrace. A wooden beach hut serves an extensive list of chilled reds, rose, white wine and champagne and the dedicated G&Tea bar offering Gin cocktails. Guests can escape the sun in one of the two beach huts or enjoy a tipple from the special sundowners menu on the terrace deckchairs while watching the sun go down. Starters from the Beech Oven menu include; Selection of oysters, Earl Grey smoked salmon, London particular fritters with Colmanâ€™s dressing and Spiced tuna tartare served with avocado and pickled cucumber. Diners can then choose from an array of fish dishes including; Lobster buttie with truffled fries, Camden Hells fish and chips and Halibut fish finger sandwich. 4 4 J U LY 2 0 1 5

For those seeking a lighter offering, salads include; Salt baked beets with whipped goats cheese and sweet hazelnuts and Chopped salad with house smoked chicken and Shropshire blue cheese. To finish, the pudding menu features some quirky twists on classic dishes including; Chocolate burger, Caramel brownie sundae dip and Vintage Salt cigar. Vintage Salt is open for late breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week. The all-day Beech Oven menu offers the highest quality seasonal produce and incorporate ingredients and flavours that bring the quintessentially British seaside to London. The daily weather report and shipping forecast for seven days is also be noted on the menu. With some of the best views over Londonâ€™s iconic skyline, diners need not the fear the infamous British weather as a retractable roof will protect against any sudden downpours. Vintage Salt seats 120 guests, including a bar, terrace and dining counter. THE DETAILS To make a reservation please call 020 7318 3287 or email: roof@vintagesalt.co.uk Selfridges Roof Top, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB

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Suite Living in London Millionaires move into luxury London hotels - from £1.3m to £10m

iving out of a suitcase is usually the role of the travelling salesman. But far more glamorous customers are putting down real roots in London’s luxury hotels. Wealthy property owners are purchasing suite-style apartments that offer the permanent private resident far more than room service. London already has a handful of these and the latest – the Wanda Vista complex, part of the massive regeneration project transforming the Battersea riverside – has launched a new phase to the world’s elite. Once built, the 42-floor River Tower will offer 103 private apartments ranging from one-bedroom flats to penthouse duplex pads – all sharing the building with the Wanda Vista Hotel.

sold off-plan – has now been launched in the UK, before moving overseas to Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Prices are expected to start at about £1.3m. One recent report, from the Mayfair estate agent Wetherell, said it is becoming harder to distinguish between hotels and apartments in these buildings, with the design and experience merging into one. “Branded residences are beginning to penetrate the market,” says Peter Wetherell, the managing director. “These are stunning properties attached to some of London’s highestprofile redevelopments. They offer the ultimate in synergy – ultra-luxury hotels with an additional wing or section of private sale or serviced apartments.”

LIVING OUT OF A SUITE There will be spa facilities, valet parking and cinema rooms – not unusual for serviced apartments. But the residents of these Chinese-inspired apartments can also order “in-home dining”, a cleaner and a “turn-down” service to change sheets, and take care of dry cleaning and freshen up the flowers. The Wanda Vista will have its own banqueting hall, additional top-end restaurants and a sky bar on the 18th floor – all at the disposal of both guests and full-time residents, who will enter the shared building through two different but equally grand entrances. On the 19th floor there will be a private lounge for those who live in the apartments, and an observation deck on the 42nd floor with views towards the City and beyond. As well as a crèche and other childcare facilities, and a golf simulator room for guests and residents, Wanda is rolling out another of its core products – a luxury karaoke bar, open to hotel guests, residents and available for private hire. The 530ft River Tower, will be the second of the two Wanda towers on the south bank. It is due to be completed by the end of 2018 at the earliest. Its sister scheme – the purely residential City Tower – is also part of the Nine Elms regeneration project. An advertising campaign for flats in the River Tower – to be

WHO’S BUYING? Even the cost of buying an apartment associated with a luxury brand, without the services - puts the price beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest buyers. Penny Mosgrove, the chief executive of Quintessentially Estates, states that the typical buyers of such five-star homes are usually from overseas. “Hotel luxury living appeals to overseas markets much more than domestic – they are used to this type of living and want to replicate it. They tend to sell to people who use it as a pied-à-terre so they know the flat is secure while they are away.” Linked to the Mandarin Oriental, One Hyde Park, the Knightsbridge complex overlooking Hyde Park has been the standout hotel and apartments tie-up at the very top of the market. Flats there sell for £6,000 per square foot. Other examples of the “living out of a suite” phenomenon in London are the W London at Leicester Square, the Bulgari apartments in Knightsbridge, and the Corinthia hotel and homes in Whitehall. There are 41 private residences at Ten Trinity Square, in the City, which has a link with the Four Seasons hotel, and the Shard at London Bridge contains homes and the Shangri-La hotel.

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‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ The Stafford London Unveils Full List of Monthly Saturday Literary Tea Events ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ The Thick of It and Humans actress Rebecca Front introduces her debut collection of stories on July 25th Absolutely Fabulous actress Helen Lederer introduces her debut novel on August 22nd Journalist and Historian Olivia Williams raises a glass presenting her book on Gin on September 19th SJ Watson talks about the filming of his bestselling book staring Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth on October 3rd Biographer Ian Kelly shares the secrets of writing Vivienne Westwood’s fashion memoir on November 14th After the terrific success of the first ‘Stafford Saturday Salon’, where Andrew Wilson told guests about the process of writing his acclaimed biography, Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin, The Stafford London is delighted to unveil future authors who will be interviewed for its monthly literary tea events. On 25 July, the BAFTA award-winning actress Rebecca Front will be talking about her literary debut, Curious: True Stories and Everyday Oddities, a collection of autobiographical anecdotes, shortlisted for non-fiction Book of the Year at the National Book Awards and chosen as Radio 4 Book of the Week. Rebecca is best known for her roles in The Thick of It, Humans, Lewis and Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge. She is just about to start filming Dr Who opposite her Thick of It co-star, Peter Capaldi.

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On 22 August, Absolutely Fabulous actress, writer and comedian Helen Lederer will be telling us the background to her debut novel, Losing It, a comedy about a middle-aged woman’s increasingly crazed efforts to slim. Starting off as a quirky stand-up at The Comedy Store in the 1980s, Helen is best known on TV for five series of Ab-Fab, as well as Love Soup, The Young Ones and most recently Hollyoaks. Her theatre credits include The Vagina Monologues and Calendar Girls. Nestled amongst Royal Parks and Palaces, The Stafford London is located in the heart of St James’s and is one of the UK’s finest fivestar hotels. The literary afternoon tea salons include a Q&A with the author hosted by Times and Observer newspaper interviewer Liz Hoggard who herself, is author of several titles. The ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ offer attendees the opportunity to not only hear intimate accounts of the writing process behind each book but also the opportunity to purchase a signed copy. Thes informal events include tea and cakes before and during the event and a glass of prosecco at the end of the event. Tickets are priced £15.00 per person. The ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ start at 3.00pm and run until 5.00pm making them the perfect pre Saturday night out event in the heart of the city. THE DETAILS The Stafford London 16 - 18 St. James’s Place, London, SW1A 1NJ Call 020 7493 0111 or visit www.thestaffordlondon.com To book call the hotel quoting ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’

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s the summer term comes to a close, the nation’s children enter the longest holidays of the year. Although rest is vitally important for students, of all ages, there is a growing body of research pointing to this lengthy break actually being detrimental to longterm academic progress. It is well known that students achieve lower grades at the start of the autumn term than they do in the same tests given in the last weeks before summer. Educational psychologist Harris Cooper coined the phrase ‘the summer slide’ when he found that students can lose a month or more of progress over this holiday. One of the best ways to help reduce this slide is to organise activities that encourage thinking and problem solving. These don’t have to cost anything either. Trips to most museums and galleries are free, and if these outings are well planned they can become both educational and engaging. Students can take notes and make sketches of the things they see. They should be encouraged to think creatively about how they could present this to parents as perhaps a project, taking care to keep it fun. The possibilities for summer learning are endless and should not be constrained to the curriculum. For instance, teenagers can positively benefit from skills they may not have time to do in term, for example Excel or learning the basics of writing a business plan for their dream venture. Tutoring sessions spread out sparingly 5 4 J U LY 2 0 1 5

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his spring the V&A will present the only major retrospective in Europe of the work of the visionary fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen. One of the most innovative designers of his generation, McQueen was celebrated for his extraordinary creative talent. He combined a profound grasp of tailoring and eclectic range of influences with a relentless pursuit to challenge the boundaries of art and fashion, blending the latest technology with traditional craftsmanship. Originated by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Savage Beauty will be edited and expanded for the V&A’s large exhibition galleries. It will feature 30 additional garments, including some rare early pieces, lent by private individuals and collectors such as Katy England and Annabelle Neilson as well as pieces from the Isabella Blow Collection and the House of Givenchy. A new section will be added to the exhibition, focusing on McQueen’s fledgling development as a designer in London. Gainsbury and Whiting, the production company that collaborated with Alexander McQueen in staging his catwalk shows are working with the V&A on the exhibition. Each section will capture the essence of the provocative, dramatic and extravagant catwalk presentations that McQueen became renowned for, combining storytelling, theatrical performance, music and film. Another key moment of the exhibition is the Cabinet of Curiosities, which will showcase designs produced by McQueen in collaboration with fellow creatives such as the jeweller Shaun Leane and milliner Philip Treacy. Presented in a double-height gallery, interspersed with film footage of nearly all of McQueen’s catwalk shows, it will display around 40 additional objects that have not previously been seen together.

In total, the exhibition will showcase more than 200 ensembles and accessories, the largest number of individual pieces designed by McQueen and collaborators ever seen together. They range from McQueen’s Central Saint Martins’ postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final designs for A/W 2010, completed after his death, and are drawn primarily from the Alexander McQueen archive in London. Sarah Burton, Creative Director Alexander McQueen, said: “Savage Beauty is a celebration of the most imaginative and talented designer of our time. Lee was a genius and a true visionary who pushed boundaries, challenged and inspired. He believed in creativity and innovation and his talent was limitless.” ABOUT SWAROVSKI The crystal house and Alexander McQueen share a rich history, beginning in the 1990s when Isabella Blow introduced the young maverick designer to Nadja Swarovski. Swarovski went on to support McQueen’s S/S 1999 collection, which was to be the first of numerous collaborations. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski Crystal Business designs, manufactures and sells crystals, natural and created gemstones, and finished products such as jewellery, accessories and lighting.

Swarovskigroup.com THE DETAILS TICKET INFORMATION Admission £16 (concessions available). V&A Members go free. Advance booking is advised, this can be done in person at the V&A; Online at www.vam.ac.uk/savagebeauty; or by calling 0800 912 6961 (booking fee applies) @V_and_A #SavageBeauty www.vam.ac.uk/savagebeauty

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Bags have a massive following in Italy where the bags are made, and a huge international success with stores in Rome, Milan, Cannes, St Tropez, Barcelona, Madrid, Sydney, Montreal, to name a few and now the full O Bag range is available in the UK, at O Bag Factory North London in creative Crouch End. Last year shop founder Marcia Robinson was so thrilled with her first O Bag, bought on a whim, that she quit her corporate job to dedicate herself to bringing the full range to British customers. Her Crouch End store opened its doors in mid-March and O Bag Factory North London has since been causing a massive buzz. So how do you build your own unique O Bag? First you choose a bag body from a range of 25 gorgeous colours and several styles (O Bag, O Chic, O Beach, O Pocket, O Basket), then select handles – eg, leather, rope or patent. Then you add a trim – eg, faux fur, quilt or twisted wool - plus a zipped canvas insert to keep your valuables safe, et voila! You’ve created a unique accessory that’s totally you. But that’s not all. Fancy changing it up for an evening out? Add a faux fur trim and gold handles for a whole new look. There are so many different looks to choose from and with a

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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EXTREME FOOTWEAR WILL BE EXPLORED IN THE V&A’S SUMMER 2015 FASHION EXHIBITION, SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN

ore than 200 pairs of historic and contemporary shoes from around the world will be on display, many for the first time. The exhibition will explore the agonizing aspect of wearing shoes as well as the euphoria and obsession they can inspire. The V&A’s shoe collection is unrivalled, spanning the globe and over 2000 years. Curator Helen Persson has delved into this, other international collections and the wardrobes of private individuals to select an exceptional range of shoes – from a sandal decorated in pure gold leaf originating from ancient Egypt - to futuristic looking shoes created using 3D printing. Shoes worn by or associated with high profile figures including Marilyn Monroe, Queen Victoria, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kylie Minogue will be shown as well as famous shoes, such as the ballet slippers designed for Moira Shearer in the 1948 film The Red Shoes. Footwear by 70 named designers including Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Prada will be on display. The exhibition will be shown over two floors. The luxurious, boudoir design of the ground floor gallery will examine three themes: transformation, status and seduction. ‘Transformation’ will present shoes that are the things of myth and legend, with different cultural interpretations of the Cinderella story. It will explore the concept of shoes being empowering as passed down through folklore, illustrated by the Seven League Boots from the ‘Hop o’ My Thumb’ tale, and how this feeds into contemporary marketing for such things as football boots and the concept of modern-day, fairy-tale shoemakers, whose designs will magically transform the life of the wearer. ‘Status’ will reveal how impractical shoes have been worn to represent privileged and leisurely lifestyles – their design, shape and material can often make them unsuitable for walking – and how shoes also dictate the way in which the wearer moves, and how they are seen. Shoes on display will include the now infamous Vivienne Westwood blue

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platforms worn by Naomi Campbell in 1993. ‘Status’ will also demonstrate how historically shoe fashions originated from the European royal courts, while today the focus has shifted to famous shoe designers. Desirable shoes such as the ‘Pompadour’, worn by trend-setting women in the 18th-century French court will sit together with designs by the some of the most well-known names in fashion today, including Alexander McQueen and Sophia Webster. Within ‘Seduction’, the shoes represent an expression of sexual empowerment or a passive source of pleasure. Like feet, shoes can be objects of fetishism. High Japanese geta, extreme heels and tight-laced leather boots will be on display as well as examples of erotic styles channeled by mainstream fashion in recent years. In contrast, the first floor gallery is dedicated to dissecting the processes involved in designing and creating footwear, from concept to final shoe, peeling back the layers and revealing how they are made. The displays will show how makers combine traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation and how they unite function with art. Designer sketches, materials, embellishments and shoe lasts, such as the lasts created by H. & M. Rayne for Princess Diana, will be on show, alongside ‘pullovers’ from Roger Vivier for Christian Dior. The section will highlight the makers’ ingenuity in creating innovative styles and dealing with the structural challenges of creating ever higher heels and more dramatic shapes and will feature filmed interviews with five designers and makers.

THE DETAILS Tickets £12 (concessions available). Available to book from the end of January 2015 visit vam.ac.uk/shoes or call 0800 912 6961 (booking fee applies) Support for the V&A is more vital than ever. Please help by acknowledging the exhibition supporters Clarks, Agent Provocateur and the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers. www.vam.ac.uk/shoes #vamShoes

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elashape III, which was first launched in the UK by Dr Haus, is the ultimate treatment for stubborn cellulite and the appearance of uneven skin can be drastically reduced with just one thirty minute treatment. A combination of infrared light technology and deep massage suction techniques are used to remove stubborn cellulite and sculpt your body smoother. Described as feeling similar to a moderate vacuum cleaner suction; results need to be seen to be believed. Although the results are immediate, tone and texture improve accumulatory after each session and recent studies show 100% of patients benefitted from at least a 1.5cm reduction. HERE IS HOW THE 3 SIMULTANEOUS MODES IN THE VELASHAPE III TREATMENT WORKS

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cellulite and enhance localized metabolism. 3 Vacuum and mechanical massage: Massage mechanisms enable precise targeting of energy to the tissue improving the removal of cellular waste and toxins and smoothing out the skin. WHAT IS THE OUCH FACTOR?

You will feel it go to work heating and deeply massaging the skin. Many patients describe it as slightly uncomfortable but not painful and the power level can be controlled according to your wishes. HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED TO SEE AND FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

This is the million-dollar question as it depends on your lifestyle and weight. We do however recommend a course of 3 sessions for optimum results. THE DETAILS For Appointments Telephone 020 7323 6559 www.drhausdermatology.com Our new address is: 140 Harley Street, London W1G 7LB

Helping you take care of yourself World class clinical care in west London Bupa Cromwell Hospital in Kensington has a global reputation for excellence, with patients visiting from 144 different countries last year. Of course we also offer an exceptional healthcare resource for Londoners - whether using private health insurance or ‘self-paying’- all within a five minute walk from High Street Kensington, Earl’s Court or Gloucester Road. Our services include:in-house private GPs with walk-in appointments the latest diagnostic technology, with no waiting times and quick test results London’s leading consultants, with appointments available at short notice health screening packages to suit every budget Women’s Health Centre with female-only specialists We are currently offering great savings to self-paying patients on all diagnostics*. From blood tests to X-ray, MRI, CT or PET CT scans, we offer same day appointments and quick referral to a specialist if required. bupacromwellhospital.com *Please quote code TLM when booking

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DIVE IN THIS SUMMER at Wandsworth Leisure Centres

wimming is one of the best forms of all round exercise available, an activity for everybody, whether you want to get healthier, fitter, or just have fun or relax. No matter what your age, weight and physical ability, swimming and water-based activities can provide you with a whole body workout, great for shaping up and even a gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in half an hour. It is also a great way to relax and refresh you after a stressful day. Looking to learn how to swim? All of Wandsworthâ€™s Leisure Centres offer swimming lessons for adults and children alike. All taught by a qualified instructor who will help to develop

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your confidence both in and around the water. All lessons follow the ASA national teaching plan for swimming and offer great progression and achievements through all stages, which you can review online anytime With 5 great swimming pools including Tooting Bec Lido Europeâ€™s largest outdoor pool, Wandsworth Leisure Centres offer a swimming experience to suit everyone. THE DETAILS Find your nearest pool today www.placesforpeopleleisure.co.uk

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Personal Trainers

A Status Symbol Or The Quickest Way To Fitness?

he decision to hire a personal trainer is an empowering one. Whether you’re new to exercise or you’ve been working out on your own, using a personal trainer can give you that extra nudge. But you’ve got to show up for the experience, body and soul, and be really clear about creating a two-way exchange that works for you. MAKING IT WORK Meeting potential trainers is an important first step. Ask around for recommendations first from friends and work colleagues. Ask about their credentials, how long they’ve been training and whom they’re certified through. Focus on someone with national certifications or a trainer with a degree in exercise science. To help determine if a prospective trainer is right for you, you need to ensure that they can help you achieve your goals – losing weight, building strength, pre-race training etc Also a good trainer would have no trouble providing references , so speak to their other clients to get a better picture. Beyond that, personal dynamics are key. In other words, it helps if you genuinely like the trainer.

cardio fitness and body weight. If you haven’t worked out recently, your trainer may recommend an initial period of training designed to help you build a fitness base and avoid injury, making all your subsequent workouts more effective. DEVELOP A STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIP Establishing an optimal training relationship is crucial if you are going to be spending regular time together - so you need to make sure you find someone with the right skills and chemistry. As with any good relationship, you should feel like the trainer brings out the best in you. A good trainer will be open to answering any questions or concerns you bring to each session. The more you get to know your trainer, the more you’ll automatically hear his or her voice directing you through the moves. You should feel challenged, but not pushed beyond your limits. Afterwards, ask yourself: Are you happy with how it went? Do you feel empowered and motivated? For some clients, a limited package of training sessions is all they want. Other clients are in it for the long haul: They have the means to pay for a trainer indefinitely, and they like the ongoing accountability and motivation the trainer provides. As long as the cost-benefit analysis is working in your favour, the decision to keep training is easy.

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‘We all have the power to change lives’ Volunteering for The Haven’s charity event committees can be a great way to make friends, make contacts and have fun – while making a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s what Lou McEwen found when she joined the team last year...

here’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when a charity is able to expand its services because of a fundraiser you helped make happen. It’s a feeling I experienced for the first time last year when I volunteered for the committee organising The Haven’s big Blush fundraiser. And, it’s a feeling I now couldn’t imagine living without. The Haven needs volunteers so it can be an open door for breast cancer patients – offering emotional, practical and physical support and complementary therapy – when the consultation room door closes. Haven by name, haven by nature, this charity picks you up when you feel like falling and gives you the right information (not the Google version) and the confidence to make the right decisions for your body. Three years ago, it was me walking through that door. When you’re being treated for breast cancer, you spend a lot of time trying to be brave for those around you. At The Haven, I didn’t have to be brave. I could just be me. Volunteering for an event committee means I can help keep that door open for the 500,000 people in the UK now living with breast cancer. I started out thinking it would be a good use of the marketing and event experience I have gained through my work – which it is. What I could have never predicted, however, is just how much fun I would have along the way. I have met friends for life, not just committee members (many of whom have not been affected by breast cancer themselves). I look forward to their emails and the one evening a month we spend together planning out the Blush event and dividing up tasks – everything from phoning businesses and sourcing auction prizes to selling tickets. I feel proud of the work we do (and I’ve even picked up new skills to use in my working life). And, I continue to be inspired by – and thankful for – the charity that brought us together.

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As a busy professional, I thought I’d never have time to volunteer. Now, I realise that if you want to make a difference, there’s always time. To those of you tempted to join a committee, I would say go for it. You could even start by attending an event to see just how much of an impact you can make. Life is too short to wonder ‘what if?’. Breast cancer can strip you bare, so it’s wonderful to volunteer for a charity that can put you back together again. I will never forget what The Haven did for me. Now, I want to make sure we raise even more money to support people facing cancer today and in the future. By volunteering, you, too, will help make that possible. Inspired by Lou’s story? If you’d like to join one of our fantastic committees, or start your own with your friends, please contact Emma Payne in The Haven events team on emma.payne@thehaven.org.uk today.

GET INVOLVED Whether you’re keen to join a committee or just join in, here are some dates for your diary. lush 15 Our signature event, 1 October ‘15, One Mayfair B Carol Service with celebrity readers, 9 December ‘15, St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge The Haven Quiz, Porchester Hall, 21 April ‘16 THE DETAILS To find out more about upcoming Haven events and how the charity supports those with a breast cancer diagnosis, call 020 7384 0099 or visit thehaven.org.uk

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Lunchtime Meditation Classes at The Connaught with The Aman Spa therapists

s Londoner’s continue to strive for the perfect work and life balance, the Aman Spa at the Connaught, part of London’s prestigious Maybourne Hotel Group are offering complimentary daily 20 minute mindfulness meditation classes over lunchtime to raise awareness on the benefits it has for coping with stress and anxiety in the workplace. Mindfulness meditation is an adaption of Buddhist meditation which encourages one to focus on the moment rather than being consumed by the pain of the past or anxiety over the future. Aman therapists have been practicing daily meditation since the launch of the Spa in 2009 to find a personal balance as it helps them sense and craft the most unique and tailored treatments for their guests. This will be the first time their therapists open their doors and welcome guests to participate in their daily habitual. Guests will be welcomed in the lobby by an Aman representative and ushered to the spa into a cool and dim-light treatment room where they will be asked to remove their shoes and turn off any technological equipment. Aman Spa Manager Rene Van Eyssen explains “Meditation encourages you to observe your emotions, which improves awareness of the present moment, bringing clarity and peace. The result is a total renewal of mind and spirit.”

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The 500-square metre spa features five treatment rooms, a 60-square metre pool, a fitness studio and an extensive spa menu, which reflects the renewing traditions of China, Thailand, India and the Americas. The Aman Spa Meditation Classes are available weekdays at 1:00pm and last 20 minutes. Classes are complimentary and must be booked in advance. ABOUT THE CONNAUGHT In the heart of London’s Mayfair, the Connaught, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication. Rooms and suites to suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from Hélène Darroze, the charm of the Connaught and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first Aman Spa make this the perfect place to rest, relax and dine in style. THE DETAILS To book please call the Aman Spa on 0203 147 7305 or email amanspa@the-connaught.co.uk The Connaught Aman Spa Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1K 2AL www.the-connaught.co.uk/aman-spa

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Salt Cellers

If your surname is Sayer then you come from old stock indeed.

n Feudal England when the warring Barons were forever trying to bump one another off , poisoning was a great favourite. It could be administered in secret and it was difficult to prove those responsible. So much of a concern was it that one gentleman in every great household was appointed the prestigious responsibility of overseeing the ceremony of the “Sayes”. It was his job to taste the food and drink before it was consumed by the Master. If he didn’t drop dead he pronounced for all to hear “Say Yes” for he was the Sayer. Luckily for any of you today, most seemed to have survived. In those days the Master sat at the centre of a long table facing the hall with a large, ceremonial and the only salt cellar in front of him. His guest of honour sat to his right. When there was no such guest the Sayer took his place and became his right-hand-man, and, as he could reach the salt, he was said to be “worth his salt”. The custom of having individual salt cellars placed around the table

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only really became popular during the early 18th century, as did boxes of cutlery; until then you carried your own utensils with you wherever. The thought of using someone else’s never entered the 17th cetury mind, but that’s another story. Salt, for the wealthy, could be placed on the wide rim or trencher of the large plates on which great portions of food were served. Such a plateful was called a ‘mess’. The master and principal guests had one each to themselves whilst the lesser brethren further down the line of the table had to share one mess between two, then three, and then four. Such intimacy fostered comradeship and these chaps became known as ‘mess mates’ which is also the origin of the ‘ Officers’ Mess’. More about the canteens of cutlery next time. John Bly, 533 Kings Road, Chelsea john@johnbly.com

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inalist in The International Design & Architecture Awards, Winner in the European Pool and Spa Awards, Winner of the Residential Indoor Pool of the Year, SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) Pool Contractor of the Year Award and celebrating 49 years of excellence this year, Tanby Pools is a multi-award winning, family business, specialising in the design and construction of luxury, indoor and outdoor pools. Serving the South East, every pool is bespoke using the finest materials and latest technology, combined with total care and attention. Specialising in movable floors to enable multi use of your pool hall, automatic covers and environmental control linked to building management systems, they are happy to work for the client directly, with their architect, structural engineer, designer or main contractor. Their experienced team will guide you through the pool development process, from initial ideas and consultation, through to you relaxing by your new pool; with you every step of the way to deliver your dream pool. You may have moved home and inherited a tired and outdated pool no longer suits your needs, lifestyle, family or decor. Their award winning refurbishment team will help you unlock your property’s true potential and give it

the “wow” factor that your home deserves. With leisure time being so important to our well being, Tanby can also free up your time with a wide range of Service and Maintenance Contracts – all you need do is swim and enjoy! Their fully trained team of engineers and showroom staff are able to give up-to-date and correct advice on the daily running of your pool and hot tub whilst the Tanby Shop stocks a huge array of games, inflatables, above ground pools, chemicals, and equipment. As main dealers for the leading Jacuzzi brand of hot tubs, they can provide you with the best hot tub experience without compromise. The difference is clear the moment you set eyes on the range – the distinctive design, attention to detail and performance all excel. We know you will enjoy your pool or hot tub for years to come and with Tanby’s knowledge and experience you can have total faith that they will help create a living space for fun and relaxation in your own home. THE DETAILS Contact Tanby Pools on 01883 622335 to speak to us about what you have in mind and to organise a free no obligation site visit or visit our website www.tanbypools.co.uk

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Stylish Designs and Dedication

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have been using Abbotts for nearly 40 years, The first thing that hits me every time I visit, is that they are always updating their showroom to not only reflect their amazing range of flooring, carpeting, shutters and blinds, but also to illustrate the latest designs and trends on the market. The staff are incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and friendly, and most importantly - available to advise and guide me as to the most suitable range for my property. With Abbott’s being a traditional family business, you get that personal service and the same fitting team each time. This makes it all the more a pleasant experience. The addition of a blind, shutter and curtain department is a master stroke. It is run by another of the Abbott team so the family connection continues. Abbott’s is definitely worth a visit; allow at least 2 hours if not 3 as you enter a world of stylish flooring and carpet displays and the most impressive blind and shutter department I have seen. This is upstairs where you get the Amtico, Karndean engineered wood, laminate display areas, and the high quality and desirable materials for your curtains; it will take your breath away.

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Recently, we decided to go retro and lo and behold Abbotts came to the rescue! There were some stunning William Morris designs to choose from, but wanting to go for a quirky retro feel; Tom in the showroom was able to present their range of superb fifties and sixties designs. They really can cater for all your tastes whether traditional or modern. We chose a modern take on an old theme by using an Alternative Flooring Quirky design that looked amazing, it could not have worked out better. “For high-quality and a dedicated and experienced team that go that extra mile for you to achieve your dream interior, definitely head to Abbott’s.” MRS A MASON-PHILLIPS. A LOYAL AND VALUED CUSTOMER FOR 40 YEARS.

THE DETAILS For more information about Abbott’s 470-480 Roman Road, London E3 5LU Telephone 020 8980 4158 Email info@abbottsflooring.co.uk Or visit www.abbottsflooring.co.uk

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A passion for quality

ordan Andrews Ltd have been bringing beautiful hardwood flooring to the trade and public since 2001. With an extensive knowledge of both hardwood flooring and the construction industry, the company came to be from a desire to address a gap in the market - A company that could bring together hardwood flooring, a professional installation service, customer care and reasonable prices all under one roof. Today the company has over 20 staff, a 3000 sq. foot Head office and showroom in London’s Crouch End, and a host of impressive installations in their portfolio. Istoria Bespoke is their exclusive range of flooring with over 100 different colours that are available on various size boards, with different textures and affects. Coupling that with the fact that they have recently installed one of the biggest UV finishing lines in the UK, which allows them to produce up to 1000m2 of UV oiled wood flooring per day that is already dry and ready to install, makes them one of the most versatile and customizable wood flooring brands available. Their goal is simple; to offer both retail and trade customers

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quality hardwood flooring products at reasonable prices, a professional installation service and ongoing customer care all with one simple philosophy - “we don’t compromise on quality, neither should you”. As a result their customer base has grown to include residential home owners, architects, designers, property developers, building contractors, restaurant chains and many more. No matter who their customer is they treat them with equal care, offering them the same level of service, advice and expertise, be it regarding a new installation or the refurbishment or care of an existing hardwood floor. So, if you want a hardwood floor to add beauty and value to your project, look no further than Jordan Andrews Ltd – Wooden Floor Experts with a passion for quality and service. THE DETAILS For more information about Istoria Wood Flooring by Jordan Andrews view the website, Jordanandrews.com or visit their London Showroom at 80-82 Park Road, Crouch End, London N8 8JQ Tel. 0208 341 9222

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Hunter ceiling fan is a simple and effective way to provide cooling while drawing in and circulating fresh air to a room. They are stylish, reliable and silent. They are also environmentally friendly and economical. The movement of the air over the skin produces a typical wind chill factor of 5ºC. They are a much cheaper and healthier alternative to air conditioning as they don’t dry the air or throat. A typical ceiling fan uses less electricity than a 60W bulb with the latest DC ones using an amazingly low 3w. Hunter fans are wobble-free, quiet and are the only ones on the market to come with a Lifetime Warranty. As a bonus in the winter they can reduce heating bills by operating in reverse. This mode brings down the hot air trapped under the ceiling and can reduce energy costs by up to 24%. The Hunter Fan Company created its first ceiling fan in 1886 and is now the largest manufacturer of ceiling fans in the world. It has led the market with a reputation for outstanding innovation and quality. It is recognised as a top brand worldwide. Apart from providing an important visual style impact for a room, there is nothing quite as calming and refreshing on a hot day as a quietly rotating ceiling fan creating a gentle natural breeze. They can be used not just in conservatories but lounges, kitchens, dining areas and especially bedrooms since they are much quieter than tower fans or air conditioning. The company supplies a wide range of over 45 models in 9 finishes that are unique and stylish making them perfect for any room. There are many stylish models from the five-blade traditional ceiling fan to a more contemporary and ultra-modern three blade fan. There is something for every room type and style. They have a fantastic Kids mix ’n match range and even an outdoor waterproof range for your patio, balcony or indoor pool area. You have a choice of light kits and the option of using either a remote or wall control. The blades are reversible with 2 different finishes of wood type to provide yet more choice so you can achieve a perfect match with your decor. If you need any advice, guidance or help with your choice then please contact us. As we approach summer this is the best time to think about keeping cool with a Hunter ceiling fan. In summary they: Create a gentle flow of fresh air that is healthier for you. re easy to install. A Have a Lifetime Warranty. Are whisper quiet and do not wobble. Offer a great choice of models, styles and finishes. H ave been featured on ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover 15 times. Save up to 95% on cooling costs. Save up to 24% on winter heat costs. Operate on very low energy. Hunter Fans are the cool alternative to air conditioning! THE DETAILS For more information about The Hunter Fan Company Ltd call on 01256 636 509 or visit the website at www.hunterfan.co.uk 8 8 J U LY 2 0 1 5

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Munncrete:

Bringing Beauty to Concrete...

ndustrial chic. Where did it come from? It was during the industrial revolution when many factories went out of business. Many empty buildings were turned into stunning open plan living areas which celebrated exposed materials such as brickwork, metals and concrete which all enjoyed the limelight after years of being hidden away. Thanks to the ever growing demand for ‘industrial chic’ interior style, many are falling for the allure of concrete, particularly the high end decorating market as well as various commercial and residential projects. Rishi Subeathar, founder of eicó paints and Managing Director of specialist decorating shop Ray Munn in Fulham, poured his 35 years of industry knowledge into developing Munncrete, a new multi-functional cement porcelain coating. At the forefront of his mind was the need for Munncrete to be totally workable, easily applied, durable, practical, hardwearing and seamlessly beautiful. Once these attributes were in place, Rishi added a plethora of benefits into the concrete mix. Unlike many other concrete coatings, you are not limited to the colour grey. Munncrete can be tinted to suit most colour schemes, a huge added benefit to the creative consumer who can opt for brilliant white, bright red, yellows either from the Munncrete colour card or, enjoy the option of a having a bespoke colour created with the help of the Munncrete team. Why use Munncrete? Munncrete’s workability is sublime and it can be easily and quickly applied to any surface. Far from the thick doorstep thickness we may imagine, Munncrete,’s total thickness is a mere 2-3mm. It also leaves no on-site debris after application, another huge plus, especially for projects within in built up areas where minimal inconvenience is required. Who is using Munncrete? As well as the high end decorating market, Munncrete has been chosen for many exciting residential projects in and around London; wet rooms, saunas and swimming pools which enjoy Munncretes 100 percent waterproof finish. Industrial factories, outlets and offices also enjoy the durability and practicality of Munncrete which suit areas of high trafficked flooring such as factories, retail outlets and hospitals. All also benefit from Munncrete slip-resistant finish. As consumers, architects and interior designers recognise the many benefits to incorporating concrete into their designs, Munncrete encourages creativity in design, colour and where it can be applied. For example, Munncrete was recently used to create concrete tables at a popular food outlet to stunning effect. The possibilities are endless and with the demand for ‘industrial chic’ showing no signs of abating, the future of concrete is far from grey. THE DETAILS For further information contact the team on 0207 736 9876 or visit www.munncrete.com Short worldwide delivery times.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE OF SASH WINDOWS

sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or “sashes” that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes (or “lights”) by narrow muntins. Although any window with this style of glazing is technically “a sash”, the term is used almost exclusively to refer to windows where the glazed panels are opened by sliding vertically, or horizontally in a style known as a “Yorkshire light”, sliding sash, or sash and case (so called because the weights are concealed in a box case). The oldest surviving examples of sash windows were installed in England in the 1670s, for example at Ham House. The invention of the sash window is sometimes credited, without conclusive evidence, to Robert Hooke. The sash window is often found in Georgian and Victorian houses, and the classic arrangement has three panes across by two up on each of two sashes, giving a “six over six” panel window, although this is by no means a fixed rule. Innumerable late Victorian and Edwardian suburban houses were built in England using standard sash window units approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) in width, but older, hand-made units could be of any size. To facilitate operation, the weight of the glazed panel is usually balanced by a heavy steel, lead, or cast iron sash weight or counter-weight concealed within the window frame. The sash weight is connected to the window by a sash cord or chain that runs over a pulley at the top of the frame, although spring balances are sometimes used. Sash windows may be fitted with simplex hinges, which allow the window to be locked into hinges on one side while the counterbalance on the other side is detached, allowing the 9 4 J U LY 2 0 1 5

window to be opened for escape or cleaning. The name “hung sash window” is more usual in the United States, and typically refers to a double-hung window with two sashes that can move up and down in the window frame. A single hung window has two sashes but normally the top sash is fixed and only the bottom sash slides. Triple and quadruple hung windows are used for tall openings, common in New England churches. Construction is usually of softwood, and these sashes were traditionally only single-glazed. Modern double-glazed sash windows are now available, which increase energy efficiency and reduce sound ingress whilst keeping the traditional look of a period property. Traditionally styled double-glazed sash windows will often attempt to mimic the original appearance through the use of non-functional muntins or ‘glazing bars’, which are applied to the surface of the glazing, and give the appearance that the sash is made up of several smaller panes, whereas in reality, each sash consists of only one, large, double glazed unit. Sash windows are relatively low maintenance and offer huge advantages in return (style, aesthetics, abides by laws (relating to older houses and buildings), natural resources etc.), however well-maintained sash windows should last generations without needing parts replaced. It is also possible to clean all the glass from within the building by sliding the two panes to different positions. A significant advantage of sash windows is that they provide efficient cooling of interiors during warm weather. Opening both the top and bottom of a sash window by equal amounts allows warm air at the top of the room to escape, thus drawing relatively cool air from outside into the room through the bottom opening.

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A cornucopia of ideas awaits you at Chelsea Fabrics

narrow shop entrance about half way down the North End Road, Fulham, somewhat like a Tardis, opens up into a vast space packed full of rolls of curtain & upholstery fabrics, curtain tracks & poles, roller blinds, Venetian blinds, Roman blinds and anything else that one could imagine to make windows look fantastic. This is the famous and original Curtain Fabric Factory established nearly 20 years ago as the retail department of Chelsea Fabrics wholesale company. Together with expertise second to none the selection of top quality fabrics is probably one of the largest in London, but at prices substantially lower then places like Kings Road or Chelsea Harbour. The company offers a complete and comprehensive service from visiting clients homes or

offices ,measuring up (free estimates) advising and installing the most suitable curtain tracks or poles and making up the curtains or blinds (Roman blinds are a particular speciality) and then fitting the finished article. Rush jobs are another speciality! Easy to get to, just 5 minutes walk from West Kensington, West Brompton Road or Fulham Broadway tube stations, pay & display parking in adjacent side roads, or public car park in Lillie Road, 5 minutes away. If youâ€™re thinking of new curtains or blinds, Chelsea Fabrics Curtain Fabric Factory is more than worth a visit. THE DETAILS For more information about Chelsea Fabrics, 230/6 North End Road, Fulham W14 9NU call 0207 386 0008 or email cfpolytrad@aol.com www.curtainfabricfactory.co.uk

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Achieving high quality interiors in a partnership of your ambitions and our skills Interiors embrace a complete range of professional expertise to develop projects requiring an integrated structure of trade skills, detailed contract programming with reference to an extensive background comprehension and compliance of current regulations or the latest technologies as required. From the original client brief and design specifications the contribution of Barton Interiors is significantly more than the production and site installations. Project specific logistics, the interfacing of the various trades and resourcing capabilities combined with an ability to be flexible when dealing with any contingency matters are fundamental to the successful project conclusion. The comprehensive experience and diligent abilities of the company have consequentially become an invaluable and reassuring client resource. Design concepts and detailing generally evolve throughout the contract period with an ongoing dialogue between all parties. This is a fundamental and central role of the interior contractor to attain a cohesive work programme, with many schemes enriched by the contractorâ€™s abilities to contribute 9 8 J U LY 2 0 1 5

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Expertise and craftsmanship Interior schemes are essentially bespoke in their respective project scale, design and location, requiring a contractor to have comprehensive professional knowledge and specific craft abilities to consistently attain the expectations of their clients. The trade standards employed by Bartonâ€™s are exemplary and constantly adapted by their extensive experience gained over the years with the same high level of consistency applied throughout all their projects. Barton Interiors have extensive trade links within the industry enabling their clients to embrace more creative schemes with the reassurance of the fully co-ordinated abilities of a main interior contractor who can deliver high quality standards within a comprehensive interior package.

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Blinds, Shutters and Shades

Windows are a great focal point in a room and blinds, shutters and shades should be both decorative and functional. But with so many styles to choose from, finding the right one for your needs isn’t always an open-and-shut deal.

HERE’S WHAT TO CONSIDER… Decide whether you want your room bright and airy or more “buttoned up” and cosy. Do you want to block out light in the bedroom or hang a sheer fabric in your kitchen that lets the sun shine in? Are the windows you’re covering near the front door or facing the sunny side of the house? All of these factors will influence the styles and fabrics you choose. BLINDS Blinds are best if you want tiltable slats that can be adjusted to let the sun shine in (or not). They offer a handsome, clean-looking custom fit and plenty of privacy. Prices for blinds generally climb in this order: vinyl, aluminum, faux wood (or textured vinyl) and wood. Insulating blinds help conserve energy and filter or block light, so they work hard for your money. Wider horizontal slats create the illusion of bigger windows and more space in apartments and small rooms. Vertical blinds work for windows that are wider than they are tall. They’re an ideal pick for picture windows with a sweeping view or across sliding glass doors. Blinds generally require more of a commitment to keep clean, because the slats attract dust and grime. SHADES Shades are the answer if you’re looking for versatility and style. They provide more ways to create different looks and moods using texture, pattern, and fabric weight. oven wood (such as bamboo) offers full, natural-looking W coverage, working well in conservatories where you may need to filter out the sun to read the newspaper or see your iPad screen. Roman shades have soft, wide pleats that fold flat when raised

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by a cord.These are lovely for the dining or living room. Balloon, where the fabric is gathered into billowy poufs make a high-style statement and are a dressy touch. Blackout, with a room-darkening fabric, block out up to 100% of light and ideal for bedrooms and home cinemas. Solar are made from a sheer weave that offers protection from harmful UV rays but don’t completely block your view.They are great for kids’ rooms, dining areas, and light-drenched offices. To keep them fresh and clean, you’ll need to hand-wash vinyl shades. Fabric shades should be vacuumed regularly and either spot-cleaned or sent out for professional cleaning. SHUTTERS Shutters provide a chic and stylish alternative to blinds, and are a cost-effective way to completely update the look and feel of a room. They are more hygienic too as they simply wipe clean and don’t absorb the dust. There are three types of shutters: plantation, solid and café style. Most people go for the plantation style, which have slats (also known as louvers) that rotate open and closed to control light levels. Solid shutters are ideal for those wanting to create a more traditional look, and are designed to be folded back during the day and closed at night. Café style shutters are popular in restaurants and cafes, hence the name - with this style, the shutters normally cover just the bottom half of the window.With tier-on-tier shutters, there are two sets of shutters, one above the other.You can open each set individually, which gives you more flexibility and more light control.These are ideal if you have larger bay windows.

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ne walk-in wardrobe may seem like a luxury in space-efficient city homes, but London’s high-flying couples are now demanding one each... For the woman with too little space to store all her shoes, or the man in happy possession of 50 Armani suits, the advent of the walk-in wardrobe-come-dressing room is the answer to a truly first world problem. The very best come in all shapes and sizes and can be made to suit your lifestyle. No top-end developer would market a property without a dedicated space for clothes. It’s a trend born in America, fuelled by Carrie Bradshaw’s overflowing trophy room in Sex and the City, which has now firmly crossed the Atlantic. When heiress Tamara Ecclestone was renovating a £47 million house in Palace Green, Kensington, she included a dressing room featuring a mechanical handbag carousel, a dedicated evening wear aisle to store party outfits, and a cabinet lined with Hermes leather for her sunglasses and jewellery. Back in the real world, Tina Mahony, director of Go Modern (www.gomodern.co.uk), recommends budgeting between £600 and £800 a metre for an Italian-made wardrobe with doors that are either wooden, lacquered, or, best of all, folding glass. This price does not include fitting. “They are amazing because you can see the whole contents of your wardrobe at once, and they are much lighter than a normal wardrobe,” she says.

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Interior designer Laura Hammett (www.laurahammett.com) says that walk-in wardrobes have become a vital element of large London houses; whether they work in smaller properties, however, is a matter of personal taste, since you may need to forsake a bedroom to create an all-singing, all-dancing number. “If you are doing up a property with resale in mind then I think it is fine to go from five to four bedrooms, but if you are at four bedrooms or less then it might not be the best way to go,” says Hammett. “If you’re creating the best home for you then it is a matter of what works best for you.” The great benefit of going bespoke is that your wardrobe can precisely fit your lifestyle. You need to assess what you need to store and make sure you get the right balance of hanging space, drawer space and cupboards. Decide between hinged and sliding doors, mirrors can be inbuilt, and tilted shelves for shoes and boots are very practical. At the very top end Joe Burns, managing director of interior designer/ developer Oliver Burns (www.oliverburns. com), says that his clients are now demanding not one but two dressing rooms — his and hers. Despite this excess, Burns feels that a more pareddown approach can work well, too. “My own home is more regular, but I have one in a spare room,” he says. “It means my wardrobe is organised and it takes less time to get ready in the morning. It is definitely time-efficient and the other good point about walk-ins is that they do not take forever to fit — Mahony tells clients to allow between half a day for a small wardrobe to two days for a full-scale dressing room.

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hether you work from home or in an office building, good lighting is essential. Not only does it help you complete tasks but modern lighting will also improve the way you feel. DURABLE has transformed the task lighting arena with the launch of LUCTRA®, a revolutionary LED lighting system proven to enhance wellbeing and productivity within the office environment by harnessing the biological effect of light. It is well known that daylight is a good source of vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones but daylight can provide other health benefits. The natural colour of daylight stimulates the production of melatonin and serotonin that controls the circadian rhythm in the human brain. Lack of exposure to daylight can result in fatigue and at worst depression. The effective targeted changes of light colour provided by the LUCTRA® family of lamps are able to remedy this deficit by stabilising the human biorhythm, ensuring individuals are able to sleep well and feel more rested when carrying out their daily tasks. “The importance of the correct lighting for the working environment cannot be underestimated,” comments Sean Starkey, Managing Director at DURABLE UK. “You can bring the benefits of natural light to your office at work or home and make the space as personal as you are. LUCTRA® provides an incredibly wide colour spectrum, and intense brightness, offering outstanding customisation and total flexibility. Its ability to be easily adjusted means it is the ideal task lighting choice for anybody, at any time of day and a truly unique lighting solution.” Using the highest grade of materials and designed in conjunction with the latest scientific research, the elegant LUCTRA® range consists of four floor and table lamp models in two modern, minimalistic designs and three stylish colour finishes.

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The range, endorsed by Dr Dieter Kunz, an expert in the importance of light for health in light design features superior quality cold white and warm white LEDs that produce an illuminance of up to 1,000 lux. LUCTRA® also features an extremely high colour spectrum between 2,700 and 6,500 Kelvin, which provides an intensity and colour that closely replicates daylight. The stunning collection of lamps is extremely easy to use with simple touch panel control. The VITACORE® electronic system offers users intuitive access to LUCTRA® functions and the ability to control the brightness and colour of the light by simply placing a finger on the glass touch panel. A VITACORE® APP is also available on Apple and Android systems. A personalised 24-hour lighting sequence can be programmed to automatically vary the colour and intensity of light to simulate natural light through the course of the day. Bluetooth technology allows the lamps to be controlled from a 10 metre distance and two integrated USB connections enable charging of mobile devices without affecting the life of the LEDs. Hidden behind LUCTRA®’s stylish design is sophisticated technology that ensures the lamp works as well as it looks. The lamp heads have their own stylish cooling fans which dissipate heat effectively, ensuring an extremely long service life of up to 50,000 hours of the LED bulbs. The lamp’s long service life is also enhanced by the self-locking joints specially developed for LUCTRA® which operate without the normal locking screws or complex mechanisms. THE DETAILS To receive further information about LUCTRA®, request a brochure or to speak to a DURABLE lighting specialist, please call 01202 851130 or email enquiries@luctra-uk.com. www.luctra.co.uk

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he month of July is upon us and this year’s calendar traditions of the Wimbledon final, strawberries and cream, American Independence Day and BBQ’s in the garden, are basked in glorious sunshine. But as you stare at your television screen and compare the perfect stripes of Centre Court to your own patchy lawn, you might just sigh, wishing that your garden looked just as pristine. Well it can. And this is how. The world-class artificial grass experts at Easigrass have just launched ‘Easi-Stripe’, the first ‘striped’ artificial lawn for domestic and corporate use, blending the best of British design with US technology. This patented green stripe design is embedded into the weave and the calibre of artificial lawn product is premium quality, consistent with all Easigrass grasses. Your safety is paramount to Easigrass and every installation is undertaken with the utmost professionalism and an eight-year product guarantee. Easi-Stripe is the newest product within the British-designed Easigrass collection: to include Easi-Belgravia, Easi-Chelsea, Easi-Holland Park, Easi-Kensington, Easi-Mayfair and EasiWentworth. Easigrass offers the largest and most respected network of artificial grass installers throughout the UK, with 31 partners and a London HQ. Easigrass is ISO accredited and a four-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show medal holder.

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Even if a striped lawn is not your preference, Summer is the perfect time to consider an artificial lawn from Easigrass, particularly if your outside space features a swimming pool or play area. Your home will become a star attraction, for all of the following reasons:1. You save time mowing and weeding 2. You save money on maintenance 3. You have a mud and mess free garden 4. You have a safe environment for children 5. You have pets with mud-free paws 6. You have internal clean floors 7. You have a lawn that is pet-friendly 8. You have a garden that is pristine 365 days a year 9. You put less pressure on your back and joints 10. You help conserve water and respect the environment It is that Easi. And whilst Easigrass can’t guarantee blue skies every day, Easigrass will guarantee that you have lots more time for family BBQ’s, blue sky thinking and a feeling of utmost pride in your garden. THE DETAILS Simply dial 0845 094 8880 today, quoting Life Magazines and request product samples or a FREE bespoke site survey for your home www.easigrass.com

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To balcony or not to balcony?

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hen designing your new home, there are plenty of things you immediately consider such as the desired size, layout and overall look of the property, but have you given any thought to the growing trend in the UK self-build market of adding a balcony? A recent article in one of the UK’s leading self-build magazines discussed the rise that architects have been seeing over the past 10-15 years regarding the number of UK properties that now sport balconies. It is believed this growing trend is due to people acknowledging the British climate is far better than that of our Scandinavian neighbours, where a high proportion of new homes automatically include balconies, which in turn has created an interest in the UK in having balconies built into new designs. With so many different types of balconies available, you could choose something as elegant and simple as a Juliette Balcony, or something far grander and more opulent such as a large balcony which can act as a seating or decking area. Whichever option you choose, you can be sure it will create a stunning feature piece for your bespoke home. BALCONY STRUCTURE When choosing your balcony, whatever you decide, you need to give it a lot of thought, as it needs to be an integral part of your home rather than just something that is ‘stuck on’ as an afterthought. There are a number of materials and tread patterns available on the market which will all obviously affect the look. However, careful consideration needs to be given to how your balcony will be supported. There are numerous approaches available ranging from high-tech cantilevered ones, meaning that the structure of the balcony is tied into the main floor structures of the house, or the more simple option of being a bolt on structure, supported by gallows brackets or traditional support columns. The latter is the easier and most cost effective option, but for some buildings and applications the former is the only suitable solution.

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PLANNING PERMISSION A question a lot of people ask is whether or not you need planning permission for a balcony; the simple answer is that you always need planning permission in the UK for a balcony that projects from a building (excluding Juliette balconies). As well as the obvious considerations of appearance and structure, you need to consider how your balcony will act as a means of importing light and to make sure that it does not cut off light from below. MATERIALS As a rule of thumb, traditional timber decked balconies are a cheaper option than steel, cast aluminium or glass structures but it does not offer some of the key benefits previously mentioned, such as letting the light through to lower space, and they often require more complicated structures such as cantilevered ones, which cost more than those supported underneath by columns. Cast aluminium balconies are extremely strong and durable but weigh in at about 1/3 of the weight of steel, therefore making it easier to fabricate, transport and fit. They look exactly the same as cast iron and are in every way as durable and strong. As manufacturers of bespoke cast aluminium balconies, British Spirals & Castings believe they are a strong contender in the market. All their balconies have cast aluminium decking plates with designs in, so whether you are looking for a traditional or contemporary look, they will not only allow light to pass through to the floors below, but also allow water and dirt to drain away, ensuring they do not become a slip hazard. Why not come and visit the London showroom in Highgate to see for yourself what is available and turn your dream into a reality. THE DETAILS Please contact British Spirals & Castings for further information 305 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AA Tel: 0208 341 5975 Email: sales@britishsc.co.uk www.britishsc.co.uk

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SHADES OF GREY Grey is full of surprises and won’t fail to seduce any setting, so follow the guide to taking advantage of its charms.

ifty Shades Of Grey is a best-seller with its tale of seduction, and just as irresistible is the trend for shades of grey in interiors. Gabrielle Fagan explores the sophisticated power of grey and how it transforms rooms. Grey is so sexy and sophisticated - not the masterful hero of the best-selling novel, but the decor colour. Once an overlooked ‘wallflower’ section on the colour chart, grey has shed it’s cold, institutional image, and is proving it’s power to transform any setting. Flirting with its subtle, versatile tones, from crisp charcoal and French grey to shimmering silver and mysterious smoke-grey could be just the way to turn up the heat at home. “Grey is a surprisingly calming and harmonious colour to live with, but you must choose the right tone,” advises Mark Upstone, head of global visual display at The Conran Shop. “Greys with more brown in the mix will feel warm - white based greys will feel colder. “Be bold. Don’t restrict yourself to a feature wall, grey looks better en masse, and use different finishes of the same tone to create intriguing interest and depth. “Give grey a starring role by using it on walls and paintwork, he suggests, and a matching gloss paint finish for woodwork. If that feels too overpowering, tone it down with pastels, white or a zingy kick of sharp citrus, which will ensure it has less of a masculine edge.

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home throughout the day. It also works well to simply paint one wall in your chosen grey and use it as a backdrop to a focus piece of furniture such as a striking sofa or piece of furniture. FURNISHING AFFAIR Texture, shape and symmetry are vital ingredients for successful grey sanctuaries. This season, splashes of colour are an antidote to our winter gloom and almost anything goes with greys. Pinks always sit well, or you could be a little adventurous and choose a vibrant raspberry, deep purple or burnt orange and soft yellows for a lovely contrast. Grey works in modern and older properties, and will look as beautiful in a minimalist setting matched with sleek white shelving as it will with period wood panelling and mahogany furniture.” SEDUCTIVE SETTING Transform a bedroom palette with greys in decor or silky fabrics to bring an air of relaxation to an uptight setting. Hang drapery panels which puddle on the floor to frame your windows with a layer of textured sheers behind them for the ultimate in privacy. Grey tones in fabrics and wallpapers create a glamorous and striking effect, especially paired with pattern and texture. It’s a chic, streamlined look which also taps into the five-star ‘hotel’ trend which will be very evident in interiors this autumn. If passion for the look is running high, dress a bed appropriately in shades of grey bedlinen. Simple luxury touches are essential such as rugs and lighting.

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e love bathrooms, especially beautiful and spa-like ones where we can create our own little oasis at home. Whether you have your own bathroom retreat or are looking to create a new one, you’re just a few ideas, products, and steps away from the bathroom of your dreams. Bathroom design has come a long way in the last 20 years. Whilst the importance of functionality remains; many more homeowners are now spending time and money to ensure striking aesthetics within their bathroom. Designer bathrooms are a common site in many homes and such a project can add real value to the property. If you are seeking to create a modern designer bathroom look in your home then the tips below will help you achieve that goal. A STYLISH BATH The first bathroom suite item to deal with is the bathtub. This is the piece of furniture that you will get the most enjoyment from and it is important to ensure that it provides comfort to the user. However, going for a practical model doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice style and there is a vast range of bathroom models, from twin baths that allow two people to bathe side by side, to corner baths that serve to maximise available space. If you prefer the more traditional rectangle shaped bath, there are still options available that provide that designer feel. Going for a separate tap installation also serves to create a unique look. THE SHOWER OPTION Whether you have enough space to install both a bathtub and a shower, or prefer to just have the latter in your bathroom; your choice of design will have a huge impact on the room. Quadrant shower enclosures that fit into the corner of the room with an arc shaped glass enclosing the two sides, give an elegant finishing look to the suite. If you are planning to splurge on your bathroom and you have the space, you might like to consider a walk-in shower enclosure. Walk-ins give you greater mobility and access, and look grand as well as plenty of space to really relax and unwind. It is a good idea to have glass on as many sides of the shower enclosure as the bathroom allows. This will greatly help to increase the light in the room, which will in turn give the illusion of spaciousness. 1 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 5

AN APPEALING BASIN Although you probably consider the bath or shower as being the most important of furniture in your bathroom, it is also the basin that acts as a central item in designer bathrooms. This is due to the fact that it will almost always have a mirror placed above it, which immediately draws the attention of anyone who enters the room. As such it is important to install a basin that looks fantastic. One option is to fit a vanity unit, with the basin sunk in so that it is flush with the surface. Alternatively you could add to the aesthetics by mounting the basin on top of the vanity unit and go for an unusual design, such as a funnel shaped basin. However, if you are going for an ultra-modern look and want to keep furniture down to a minimum, then a vanity unit may not be the right choice for you. In such instances a hovering sink with hidden pipes is a good option. If you have a big enough bathroom and enough wall space, you could even decide to go for the double sink, which not only look great, but are also useful in a busy household. LITTLE LUXURY TOUCHES Carefully coordinate your towels with the colour of the walls and bathroom suite. Add a stylish looking towel rail electric element to heat up the towels for added luxury, which also comes with an added advantage of warming up your bathroom. Decanting your soap and shower products into matching bottles is a simple way to create a stylish look in your bathroom. Coordinate other accessories such as the toilet roll and toothbrush holder. Get a sleek and stylish cabinet or matching boxes to hide away less attractive products or those you don’t want to show. A well-chosen bathroom rug, a potted plant in the corner, or a framed picture hung on an empty wall; small pieces which can completely revamp the look of your suite. Strike a balance by picking just a few significant pieces of bathroom furniture which will contain a certain colour. Offset it by choosing a neutral or contrasting colour in other accessories. By ensuring that your accessories are attractive and functional, along with some good, soft lighting, you can create a calm and relaxing retreat, right inside your home.

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ON COPPER! When it comes to interiors, one trend that’s set to stay is copper. It first made its appearance last year and it’s a trend that has really made its mark in the interiors world. Now we’re seeing the trend transfer to bathrooms.

ne thing’s for sure, we’ve certainly got a crush on copper! It’s a trend that adds warmth and elegance to any home. If you’re looking for an instant style update then perhaps a touch of copper is just what you need. As the King of metallics copper can appear anywhere in the home, 2015 has seen a move towards copper in the bathroom and if you’re looking to showcase the trend in your own home then Ripples – experts in bathroom design have it covered. If you’re a convert to the trend then Ripples have an array of striking copper pieces available. If you are wanting to add a feature to the bathroom then opt for a statement radiator from Bisque, sleek and cool, their copper Arteplano design will create impact in any space. For groundbreaking shower designs head to Axor, while if you prefer the luxury of a bath then Bagno’s copper baths will be exactly what you’ll be needing to introduce the copper trend in to your

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bathroom, firstly for your own enjoyment but also to create that real “wow” factor in your bathroom. If you prefer to give a nod to the trend, then take a look at Burgbad’s latest “Orell” collection, their copper accents are subtle but will certainly add style to any bathroom. This is a trend that has made its mark and it won’t be going anywhere, talking to a bathroom design expert allows you the chance to talk about whether this trend (and any other) will transfer to your home, and with experts on hand, Ripples can offer you the advice and guidance to creating your perfect copper haven. THE DETAILS For more information about Ripples contact 116 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6HU 0207 373 3668 26 England’s Lane, London NW3 4TG 0207 4499 594 12 Lichfield Terrace, Sheen Road, Richmond TW9 1AS 0203 166 4008 www.ripples.ltd.uk

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e asked Mitzi Ross - Director at Bibliotheque Tiles, North London, who has over 16 years of experience in the industry to answer a few questions as to why using Porcelain tiles in your home is such an advantage.

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What makes Porcelain an Ideal material for your home?

Selecting the right tiles can be a challenge at the best of times. Depending on your desired style and needs, you may find your choices limited. The new Italian Superior Porcelain Tile ranges from Bibliotheque, may just solve your problems.

Porcelain as a product is 4 times stronger than granite, non porous and very low maintenance. It is ideal for high traffic areas such as hallways and living spaces and wet areas such as bathrooms, both floor and walls and kitchens. Porcelain is suitable for underfloor heating and easy to keep clean if you have children or pets.

What kinds of tiles are available? At Bibliotheque we specialise in fabricated Marble, Stone, Concrete look, Porcelain tiles as well as Wood Plank tiles and Mosaics. The advancement in technology means that the look and feel of the natural product is accurately created in the appearance of the tile but when you combined that with the superior features of porcelain you create an exceptional product. Porcelain tiles come in various sizes depending on the range and can come in Matt, Semi-Polished, Polished and Anti-Slip finishes. Different sized tiles work well in different sized areas. We help our clients to visualise and select the right tiles for their space and needs.

Is the quality of the porcelain important? The quality of porcelain is very important. The Italian manufacturers Bibliotheque work with only use the highest grade materials, with the most Eco-friendly processes. The tiles are designed to last for many years if fitted correctly.

Can porcelain be used outside? Porcelain tiles have slip ratings and the higher rating tiles can be used outside and are frost proof, often they are used in conjunction with the indoor tile to create a seamless flow from inside to outside.

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inding the perfect floor design for your bathroom will add the finishing touch to your brand new look. A bathroom floor needs to be both durable and stylish to meet all of your needs and should give your bathroom a strong and solid foundation. With so much choice available, it can be hard to decide on one option. Take into consideration your daily routine and lifestyle: Do you have children who will need a slipfree and hardwearing floor? Or do you have a glamorous and grown-up bathroom suite that requires an equally chic floor? Donâ€™t be afraid to try unusual materials, such as wood, which can work well in a bathroom, despite any concerns you might have about the humid conditions affecting the wood. Try hardwood, laminate or PVC flooring to get the same effect, but without the damp results.

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Floors in marble, granite or polished concrete will also create a dramatic effect and lend a chic, polished finish to your bathroom. These are all hard-wearing materials that will look stunning and last for years. For something truly unique, try cork or rubber. Popular in the 1960s and 1970s, cork is back in a big way and is one of the most eco-friendly floor options around. Rubber is warm, waterproof and easy to keep clean, so a great option for anyone with children. Solid wood or laminate floors arenâ€™t usually suitable for bathrooms as the humidity will cause the material to discolour, swell and warp. But hardwood floorings, such as teak and bamboo, can work well (double-check with the manufacturer first) and engineered wood and bathroomspecific laminate - made with PVC - are designed to withstand moisture.

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ant a wet room, but not sure whether it will work in your home? Read on for the advantages, disadvantages and expert design tips. With a wide range of wet room styles to suit every taste, wet rooms are becoming more popular and they’re a great way to add value to your home. CAN ANYONE HAVE A WET ROOM? In theory, yes. A wet room is basically a shower room that does away with the shower screen and tray, and has an open, fully tiled shower area. If your bathroom is on the small side you probably will need to include a shower screen to prevent everything getting sprayed. WATER DRAINAGE Installing a wet room is a job for the professionals as a gradient needs to be created along the floor to channel the shower water into a drain and then the entire room needs to be tanked (waterproofed). The most common method for creating a gradient is to install a sub-floor made from WBP Ply (a type of plywood), which is then tiled over. Another option is to install a ready-made sloping shower former (a bit like a giant shower tray), which is also then tiled over. A final method is to use a giant preformed tray (sometimes known as a HiMacs system) that slopes towards a drain, and can be fitted across the entire floor without the need for tiling over. WATERPROOFING Waterproofing the wet room involves priming the floor, the lower section of the walls and the whole of the wall area around the shower and then covering with a syrupy membrane. Once it’s set, the room is then tiled. It’s also worth raising the bathroom door threshold by about 5mm from the floor in case the room fills with water (if someone covers the shower drain with a towel, for example). This will keep the water contained. ADVANTAGES OF A WET ROOM A wet room is super-stylish and perfect for creating a contemporary look. As a second bathroom, a wet room can easily increase the value of your home.

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G reat for small bathrooms - removing the bath creates loads more space. et rooms are, in general, easier to clean.There’s no shower screen or W tray to worry about and if you go for a wall-hung sink and toilet, it’s easier still. I f it’s done properly, your floor is better protected than it would be in a standard bathroom. DISADVANTAGES OF A WET ROOM I n small bathrooms, watch out for wet towels caused by spray from the shower. You’ll need a professional fitter to waterproof the room - if it’s not done properly leaking water can cause damage. Wet rooms should be tiled from floor to ceiling - and that’s expensive.And if you go for porous stone tiles, they may need to be resealed every few months, which is hard work. S wapping a main bathroom with a bath for a wet room could make your home less saleable - buyers want at least one bath.

YOUR WET ROOM QUESTIONS ANSWERED WHAT WILL IT COST? The cost of installing a wet room is usually between £5,000 and £10,000. If you are paying a company to tank and install the wet room, including floorto-ceiling tiles, suite and shower, expect to pay more. Retailers can offer you some ideas or may sell you those little extras you need to complete your wet room. WHAT TYPE OF TILES SHOULD I USE? Tiles are the most popular wall and floorcovering, but you can opt for sheet vinyl for the floor, or even Corian, which is a seamless, non-porous material that is low-maintenance. If you are going to use tiles, choose non-porous bathroom tiles like ceramic or porcelain. Porous tiles, such as slate, marble and limestone need sealing every few months to prevent water damage. Only use floor tiles specifically for bathrooms on the floor as they aren’t slippery.

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t’s unsettling when your eyes play tricks on you. The snow crested peaks your eye has followed across an open dusted sky of blue is in fact a mountain of solid white marble. Marble of proportions and brilliance that surely only the god Neptune could have drawn from the depths of the Italian Mediterranean. Massa Carrara has for centuries been the place where those of skill and craft have carved out tokens of sublimity, affording the palaces and country estates of Europe an enduring beauty beyond the mortal. Carrara marble has a long and distinguished history. It was the chosen material of Michelangelo, Canova and Henry Moore. Since the early Romans it has been quarried for triumphant arches, sculptures and also bathrooms. Lefroy Brooks has recently cast its anchor in this part of the world as well. Marble is the third material to be developed by the luxury bathroom brand, having established its name as the foremost provider of classic china and brassware. Within the natural fortress of Carrara’s valleys runs a road that threads through a bizarre topography marked by many Giants’ Causeways. Quarrying has transformed the Tuscan terrain. Tiers running in arpeggios up and down the hillside. Stepping stones of the gods or the artistry of an unknown mathematical intelligence? Being locked within the valley by immovable rock makes the landscape all the more alien and surreal. The designated, single source quarry ensures the hue and vein of the marble is consistent and coordinated over the Lefroy

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ecause your bathroom always has a few constant fixtures (shower, bath, toilet and basin), the accessories are what can give the room warmth and character. Luxurious touches such as a stylish mirror can make a huge difference to the comfort of your bathroom. And remember, if you place the mirror in the correct position, it can reflect off the rest of your bathroom giving you the illusion that it is bigger than perhaps it is. WHAT BATHROOM VANITY MIRROR WORKS BEST FOR ME? Do you need it to double as storage with a medicine cabinet, or are you looking for something more decorative? Your needs may change depending on which bathroom you’re looking to outfit. Is it the master bath, which will get a lot of use from two people, or a guest bathroom, used only on occasion? Draw on these factors as a guide to help you make a decision. WHAT STYLE SHOULD MY BATHROOM MIRRORS BE? If you have a contemporary bathroom, consider a sleek square design or one with a stainless steel frame - or no frame at all. If you’re going for a more eclectic look, add a mirrored face to an antique piece or choose a vintage-style Venetian option. Your walls should also help dictate your choice: are

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they tiled or painted? Panelled or wallpapered? Depending on your design style, your mirror frame can offer a bold contrast, or complement an already-there pattern or hue. WHAT SIZE VANITY MIRRORS SHOULD I CONSIDER? This is based both on preference and available space in your bathroom. Generally, the larger the better, particularly if you have a double vanity with a shared mirror. This is also true for small spaces - if you have a tiny bathroom, a large, shiny surface will make the space seem larger and reflect more light. The size can also help reinforce style; if you have a smaller, more traditional vanity, you may prefer the look of a decorative option no wider than the sink. The key is to strike the balance with the piece and its surrounding elements while also achieving the function you desire. SHOULD I BUY A LIGHTED MIRROR? Lighted mirrors are great because they don’t require you to compromise on lighting. Overhead lighting can create shadows, so side-lit mirrors provide even distribution of light. For a trendier version of the side-lit approach, try backlit mirrors - they are more contemporary, offer plenty of sunshine, and make for an interesting bathroom focal point.

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