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On Sunday 6th May 2012 Sandbanks in Poole, the fourth most expensive place to live on the planet, is set to become home to the very first Speedo Spring Swim. With race HQ in the stunning beachside area of Branksome, the Speedo Spring Swim tracks the Sandbanks shoreline along a course that makes for sea swimming at its best. e brand new addition to the 2012 Speedo Open Water Swim Series includes distances of 500 metres, 1000 metres and 1.5 kilometres meaning there is something for everyone that wants to wash away a winter spent in the pool.

According to John Lunt, MD of organisers Human Race, the looped course and three distances to choose from are designed to make the event perfect for beginners and experienced swimmers looking to try something new. “We all know the Open Water Swimming community thrives on fresh challenges and an early season open water swim with an expected sea temperature of around 12 degrees certainly falls into that category!

Even if you aren’t an experienced swimmer, taking to the sea in Spring is the ultimate way to bring in the new season, revitalise yourself after the Winter and take on a fresh new challenge in the lead up to a Summer set to be packed full of sporting endeavour in the UK.” – we take a look at this new and exciting event.

Poole-based artist Kathryn omas is celebrating the launch of her new collection by hosting her longest exhibition, ‘Kathryn omas Shining Lights 2012’, from Sunday May 6 to Monday June 4 at her studio on West Quay Road.

Every day for a whole month, the studio will be open to the public from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Inspired by a variety of natural light shows across Canford Cliffs and Poole Bay, ‘Shining Lights’ will exhibit more than 30 oil paintings illustrating the changing light and its impact upon the land, sea and sky. e artwork of Kathryn omas hangs on the walls of collectors all across the world from Iceland to Australia, but this is the first time in her 25-year career that Kathryn has created an entire collection focused on one location. Kathryn omas explains: “Since relocating from Bristol to Poole, I’ve become fascinated by the stunning surroundings of my new environment and I’m excited about the challenge of conveying these sometimes majestic sometimes quiet sights through my art to a new audience. On a universal level, through painting I hope to encourage people to be aware of the power of nature and to realise our fleeting relationship with this planet.”

As a highlight of the summer season, the Asahi British Beach Polo Championship will return for its fifth year on the 6th and 7th of July 2012. Playing host to polo’s finest sportsmen, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch.

Taking place at Sandbanks, Britain’s premier beach location, the 2012 Championship will see England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales come together for the first time to compete on the beach. Life Magazines are the very proud sponsors of the Scotland team for the 2012 Championship and will be supporting them through the lead up to July and of course at the event itself – we take a closer look at one of the finest events in the area.

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WHAT’S ON BOOGIE IN BOURNEMOUTH WITH STRICTLY STAR CAMILLA DALLERUP! Are you available on Sunday 15th April from 7pm in Bournemouth? If so, why not come and join in with some dancing?! Camilla Dallerup from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing will be coming along to teach TWO master classes and pose for photos! Tickets are just £35, or if you wish to stay the whole weekend, there are rooms available from £189 (friday monday) For more info and to book, please call 01823 478 559 or visit our website.

Dance weekender - Friday 13th April - Sunday 16th April 2012. £189 per person, Half board An evening with Camilla Dallerup Sunday 15th April - Non residents, £35, Residents, £15. 7pm - 2am Evening passes - Friday 13th or Saturday 14th April - £5.8pm 2am. e Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3QQ Friday 13 Apr 2012 to Monday 16 Apr 2012 www.monkeysocksdance.co.uk SYMPHONY CONCERT e Orchestra of the Bournemouth Philharmonic Society under its conductor Sam Newgarth, MBE will play: e Flying Dutchman Overture by Wagner, A Shropshire Lad by Butterworth, Suite Pastorale by Chabrier INTERVAL Symphony No. 1 by Sibelius e church is a Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic building by Sedding. e Parish Hall was once the chapel attached to the House of Bethany and is grade 2 listed, e parkland around the church is a quiet place in which to contemplate. e hall has a walled garden and a large kitchen . Our church has gained quite a reputation as a concert venue with exellent acoustics and as well as Stromenti we have hosted several full orchestras and international bands and choirs 7.30 pm Tickets £10, Concessions £8 at the door on the night.

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O2 Academy Bournemouth, 570 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 4BH. Friday 20 Apr 2012 FRIDAY THE 13TH (SCRATCH NIGHT) VITA NOVA Friday the 13th is an evening of spoken word performance and showcases new writing and drama from the recovery community, including work in progress of our next production 'Red Shoes' - Vita Nova is a eatre Company supporting those in recovery from addictions through workshops and creative writing as well as providing preventative education to the wider community. e evening begins at 7.30pm until about 10pm, entrance cost is £4.00 per head and refreshments are available by donation (tea/coffee/biscuits). For further information call 01202 309999 or email office@vitanova.co.uk. e Bourne Spring Centre, St Mary’s Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4QP. Friday 13 Apr 2012 CHRISTCHURCH U3A VINTAGE BRASS BAND SPRING CONCERT is year Vintage Brass will be sharing the platform with the prestigious Hampshire County Youth Choir, a choir made up of seventy talented young people whose performances have been appreciated not only in this country but also in countries throughout Europe. Vintage

Brass are delighted to include them in this year's Spring Concert. e concert is to be held in the Salvation Army Citadel in Boscombe, a venue well worth a visit - modern, comfortable and acoustically excellent.

7.30 pm on Saturday, 21 April 2012. Tickets £6 by telephoning 01202 422074, or by sending cheque and s.a.e. to Vintage Brass Booking Office, 2a Southville Road, Southbourne, BH5 2JT e Salvation Army Citadel, Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Dorset, BH1 4HT Saturday 21 Apr 2012 www.christchurchu3a.org.uk/vint agebrass ’EGG-STRAORDINARY’ EASTER FUN AT THE OCEANARIUM Enjoy a number of 'eggs-tra' special Easter-themed activities this school holiday at the award-winning Oceanarium.

With the chance to get up-close and discover more about fascinating egg-laying residents, including the Oceanarium’s new leopard geckos, visitors can also enjoy interactive meet the creature sessions, special turtle feeding opportunities and a ‘cracking’ good quiz trail.

Continuing the egg theme, watch the playful and intelligent otters as they scramble to find the way into their healthy and yummy Easter egg treats everyday at 1pm.

Oceanarium tickets are valid all-day so take full advantage of all the Easter fun, plus enjoy the nine daily feeding presentations. e range of themed activities at the attraction are all included in the admission price during school school holidays, except feed the turtles which has a cost of £2 for charity.

Open seven days a week, from 10am. Last admission 5pm, close 6pm. Discounted family tickets available. Buy tickets online to make further great savings. For more information call 01202 311993 or visit our website.Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA Saturday 31 Mar 2012 to Sunday www.oceanarium.co.uk

IL DIVO With their combination of extraordinary voices, good looks and fantastic reimaginings of popular songs - Il Divo have become incredibly popular.

Featuring American tenor David Miller, French singer Sbastien Izambard, Swiss tenor Urs Buhler and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin, Il Divo tours are always a huge draw. For this reason, you should make sure to get your Il Divo tickets here - safe and secure.

Start time:19:00. See website for prices and details.

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Tuesday 10 Apr 2012 CHER LLOYD Cher Lloyd. Concert Tickets avaiable. Start time:19:00. See website for prices and details.

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH Wednesday 11 Apr 2012 STEPS Steps are back! e Steps reunion 2012 is happening and you can get your Steps tickets right here for all their comeback shows.

Dont miss the chance to see Lee, Claire, Lisa, Faye and H back on stage together performing their classic hits such as 5,6,7,8 and the dance floor filler Heartbeat / Tragedy. ere has never been a better time to catch a Steps concert so make sure that if you want to see Steps live that you get your Steps tickets sooner rather than later.

Start time:19:30. See website for prices and details.

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Monday 16 Apr 2012 TAPAS AT KOH THAI (SINGLES SOCIAL EVENT) At last we are going to the new Koh ai venue at the Triangle and our 25-40's group are going there first to test and taste! Will you go for hot and spicy or more restrained? Come and enjoy a fantastic meal at the place to see and be seen - the evening includes a three course ai tapa's meal and a drink on arrival.

7.30pm ,Non-members price: £35.00,Members price: £30.00 07810 544326. Koh ai, Daimler House, 38 - 40 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PS Wednesday 11 Apr 2012

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COTSWOLD OUTDOOR BOURNEMOUTH TENT SHOW Cotswold Outdoor Bournemouth's Annual Tent Show is now even bigger and at a new venue. e first show on April 6th - 15th, promises to be the biggest display with 70+ tents.

As one of the biggest suppliers of camping equipment in the UK, stocking a variety of top brands the show will showcase our New 2012 range and 2011 Sale Clearance tents. So, whatever the activity you’re sure to be spoilt for choice! We understand that no two trips are the same and that it’s important to make sure you have the right equipment; so throughout the show and in store, our staff will be available to offer first hand experience, knowledge and advice. For information visit: www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/tents hows or contact the Bournemouth store: (01202) 529123 Addmission is free and the Tents will be avaiable to view at times coinciding with the Bournemouth store’s opening hours. Bishop of Winchester Academy, Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW. Friday 6 Apr 2012 to Sun 15 Apr. community.cotswoldoutdoor.com/st ores/bournemouth/ "HABEAS CORPUS" BY ALAN BENNETT. is farcical comedy by one of our foremost dramatists introduces the Wicksteed family for whom the determination to put sex and the satisfaction of the body before everything else is the ruling passion of their lives.

Enough said. Directed by Andrew Whyatt.

Performances start at 7.45pm.

Tickets: Adults £9.50; Students/Seniors £7.00 . Send cheque & S.A.E. to BLTC Box Office, 54 Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 2EG Bournemouth Little eatre, 11 Jameson Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2QD Monday 16 Apr 2012 to Saturday 21 Apr 2012 www.bournemouthlittletheatre.co.uk BOURNEMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 2012 Bournemouth, bi-annual model railway exhibition. Now in a new venue and twice the size of the 2010 Ex. Ample free parking, disabled access, light refreshments.

Oakmead College of Technology, Duck Lane, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH11 9JJ. Saturday 10am-4.30pm Sunday 10am-4pm. Adults £4, Children under 14 FREE (if accompanied ).

Concessions £2. At least 14 layouts plus 12 trade stands and demonstrations.

Oakmead College of Technology, Duck Lane, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ Saturday 14 Apr 2012 and Sunday 15 Apr 2012 www.eastdorsetngauge.co.uk.

1692 WIMBORNE ROAD OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Suburban garden 120ft x50ft.

Rhododendrons, acers and azaleas underplanted with woodland plants for spring. Tulips and colour. Man-made stream runs through lawned area with ferns and rodgersias. Pond with new fountain encourages wildlife.

Trees add interest. New pergola with climbers frames views from house and paved area. Open:Suns 22 Apr; 13 May; 3 June (2-5).

Admission £3, Children free.

Times:2-5. Telephone:01202 573440. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Open for charity.

1692 Wimborne Road, Bear Cross, Dorset, BH11 9AL. Sunday 22 Apr 2012, Sun 13 May, Sun 3 Jun. www.ngs.org.uk CHINESE STATE CIRCUS BOURNEMOUTH From the land of legends and warrior Shaolin monks comes the incredible new Chinese State Circus production - the live acrobatic spectacular Yin Yang.

To say the Chinese State Circus is merely a show is grossly to underestimate it; it is the embodiment of a traditional art form which can trace its history back over 2000 years. e presentation lives and breathes with the enthusiasm of its acrobatic artistes. e undisputed masters of physical theatre will have the audience enthralled with a breathtaking fusion of precision acrobatics, martial arts and dazzling circus skills - entertainment for the whole family.

Saturday 31st: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday: 2.30 & 6pm Prices: £26.00, £22.50, £19.50, £16.00.

To book: 0844 576 3000 www.bic.co.uk Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5BH. Friday 30 Mar 2012 to Sunday 1 Apr 2012 www.chinesestatecircus.com APRIL2012

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GECKO PRESENT

Missing DISTURBING LIKE DAVID LYNCH. BEAUTIFUL LIKE CINEMA PARADISO.

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od Stewart described one of their productions as “the best hour I’ve ever spent in a theatre” and now Gecko, renowned for creating visual, visceral and ambitious world-class theatre, return with Missing, which comes to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts on April 19th – 20th.

Nothing is quite as it first appears in Lily's world. She seems to have everything... but now and then her pain becomes unbearable. Missing is a journey into the depths of a person’s psyche. As Lily unearths her forgotten past the truth changes everything. Her pristine life explodes around her in this incredibly inventive new show. How do you rescue a dying soul?

Enter Gecko's brilliantly bizarre world with floating scenes and outrageous apparatus. Missing has a strong emotional journey, using physical theatre, dance and puppetry, with specially

commissioned music from Dave Price and featuring video and projection. Your imagination will be turned upside down and inside out!

Founded in 2002, Gecko has become an award winning and internationally acclaimed company, led by Artistic Director Amit Lahav. With an expanding ensemble of international performers and makers, Gecko creates work through collaboration, experimentation and play. Gecko’s work is global, touring nationally and internationally to over 20 countries with its 4 award-winning productions.

Working across all age groups, nationalities and forms Gecko celebrates diversity.

Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorest, BH15 1UG www.lighthousepoole.co.uk ■

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CHRISTCHURCH HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA

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guests will be treated to Champagne and canapés on arrival, a fabulous three-course dinner at the Hotel’s two AA Rosette Harbour Restaurant, followed by 40 minutes of entertainment gold, as Des O’Connor shares great stories and hilarious anecdotes from his wonderful career.

Talented, professional, immensely likeable and described as “everything that show business was meant to

be”, Des will bring his charm and charisma to Christchurch, for an event that’s not to be missed. A true entertainer, Des O’Connor is one of only a handful of British stars to be acclaimed internationally on stage and television, when he was given an American series of his show which went out to over 40 countries and was seen by 200 million people every week world-wide.

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ollowing on from a series of fantastic celebrity luncheons, that have included Craig Revel Horwood, Chris Hollins and most recently Esther Rantzen, the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce a very special event this May; An Audience with Des O’Connor CBE. e first event of its kind,

established as one of the world’s most popular and best loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in his own mainstream television show for over 45 years – longer than anyone anywhere in the world.

Des has met and worked with all the major personalities of our time, from rock and pop stars, actors and TV performers, to politicians, princes,

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LOCAL events one-off event will take place at Christchurch Harbour Hotel’s stunning waterside restaurant, overlooking a beautiful stretch of water with sparkling wide views of Mudeford Quay. On arrival you receive a glass of Champagne, as you enjoy a selection of delicious canapés and soak up the fabulous views, before sitting down for a three course dinner, followed by a rare opportunity to be entertained by a true star.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR...WITH TICKETS SURE TO SELL OUT BOOK YOURS NOW. ursday 10 May, £55.00 per person, book your ticket now and enjoy the following: ● Champagne Reception with Canapés ● ree-course set Dinner with coffee and petit fours in our 2 AA Rosette Harbour Restaurant ● Following Dinner Des will answer questions and share some of the great stories and hilarious anecdotes from his wonderful career!! luminaries such as Frank Sinatra, and almost every member of the Royal Family.

He has performed over 1,000 times at the London Palladium and starred in Cabaret theatre and sell-out concerts at almost every leading venue throughout the world, including the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, the Opera House, Sydney and the Concert Hall, Auckland, and now he is coming to Christchurch!

Des was awarded a CBE in June 2008, for services to Entertainment and Broadcasting and attended the investiture at Buckingham Palace in December 2008; honoured by the monarch for giving the UK decades of "enjoyable entertainment" as he collected his accolade for a lifetime in showbusiness.

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is dinner will kick off a series of wonderful events across Christchurch, as the annual Christchurch Food & Wine which runs from 11th to 20th May, arrives in town. Complete with celebrity chef cookery demonstrations in the Harbour Hotels sponsored Cookery eatre, a week-long CookSchool held in e Kings Hotel and special Gourmet Breaks available Please call 01202 483434 now to book your place. for further information please visit www.christchurch-harbourhotel.co.uk or www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk

ESTHER LUNCHEON

WIN A BREAK AT THE CHRISTCHURCH HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA: To celebrate this special event at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, we are offering an overnight stay for two. To enter* send your name, phone number, e-mail and postal address to Marketing Department, Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Avonmouth, 95, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NT or e-mail: competition@harbourhotels.co.uk. *Competition closing date: 31st May 2012. Prize valid until 30 November 2012, excluding bank holiday weekends and subject to availability. and subject to availability.

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LOCAL LIFE Brazilian infused Wind Samba and Marc Yeats’ new geological sound world. Each offers choirs the chance to explore new music and the magnificent World Heritage Site coastline which will form the backdrop to the Olympic sailing and windsurfing events in 2012. Performances are planned in Poole, Weymouth and Greenwich in 2012.

BE AN L OLYMPIC SINGER COASTAL VOICES NEEDS YOU!

ed by Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts and international music producers Serious, the Coastal Voices project is building up to the London 2012 Olympics by looking to recruit hundreds of voices to join in professional workshops and rehearsals in locations up and down the Jurassic Coast from September 2011, with four vocal ‘hubs’ set-up in Poole, Weymouth, West Dorset and East Devon.

FOUR NEW COMMISSIONS, HUNDREDS OF SINGERS, AND PERFORMANCES IN DORSET AND DEVON AS PART OF LONDON 2012. IF YOU SING – IN SCHOOL, IN A COMMUNITY CHOIR, A CHORAL SOCIETY OR JUST IN THE BATH COASTAL VOICES NEEDS YOU.

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As part of the Cultural Olympiad, Coastal Voices will link to Australia and is connected by World Heritage Sites and also by the commonality of Sydney and Poole having the 2 largest natural harbours of the world.

Communities right across the coastal region of Dorset and East Devon will be unified through ‘voice’ and ‘place’ and 25 people from Dorset will perform in London on 21st and 22nd July 2012.

Working with composers from rock, jazz and contemporary music, the commissions range from new arrangements of cult classics by Nick Cave and B sharp’s stories of Lyme Regis from John K Miles and Billy Bragg, to John Surman’s

Elspeth McBain, Chief Executive, Lighthouse Poole said, “I’m particularly excited about the way this project can link communities, all generations, bring local talent of all abilities and guest artists together to sing new and wonderful work, created by international composers and inspired by London 2012 and the Jurrasic Coastline of Dorset and Devon. e burgeoning strength of the choral community in this region seems unlike any other in the UK, and I’m delighted we can offer our choirs this international platform, as well as providing a body of new work created for the region of Poole and Dorset as a lasting Olympic legacy.”

Coastal Voices want as many people as possible to have a chance of taking part in the project. For more information, contact Kate Burrough, Project Manager info@coastalvoices.co.uk 07967 622680 ■

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Antiques & Fine Art Monday 2nd April

A German brass and enamel singing bird automaton, by Karl Griesbaum of Triberg.

Estimate £800 - £1,200

Antique & Modern Jewellery Thursday 12th April

An old brilliant-cut diamond single-stone ring. Principal diamond weight is 4.84cts.

Estimate £30,000 - £50,000

Auction of Clocks Monday 2nd April at 10am A Victorian mahogany-case marine chronometer by Dent, number 1901.

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500

Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches Monday 16th April

A gentleman’s 18k gold manual wind IWC Romana perpetual calendar wrist watch.

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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tudents from Ringwood School are hoping to ‘Cook for the Queen’ this summer and showcase delicious New Forest food. e ‘Cook for the Queen’ competition, organised by Love British Food, is an opportunity for schools to

STUDENTS FROM RINGWOOD SCHOOL PROMOTING COOK FOR THE QUEEN

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prepare a special Diamond Jubilee menu for Her Majesty e Queen at Buckingham Palace. Schools are asked to design a canapé menu that celebrates local produce from where they live. e winning menus will be served at a reception at Buckingham Palace attended by e Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall. e New Forest Marque aims to help promote local produce and is the only audited scheme like it in the country, with nearly 130 members.

Sarah Hunt, New Forest Marque Manager, said: ‘e New Forest is e Queen’s larder – as the Forestry Commission manages the Crown lands on her behalf. e New Forest has had a strong link with the monarchy since William the Conqueror declared it his royal hunting ground in 1079.

‘e Forest is famous for its venison, wild mushrooms and pannage pork*. We have great food on our doorstep that needs to be celebrated. ‘e school will also be working closely with the National Park Authority’s Education Team which will be teaching pupils about the history of New Forest food. is is an important part of the competition for students to understand where their food comes from.’

Gill Hickman, Sustainability Co-ordinator at Ringwood School, said: ‘e students have a passion for growing and cooking. is competition combines both local food and grow-your-own.

I am looking forward to seeing what ideas the students will come up with.’

‘It is important to support local producers,’ said Aiden Chitty a sixth form Principal Student at Ringwood School who is part of the ‘Cook for the Queen’ team. ‘We should be proud of the food available in the New Forest. It is too easy to go to the supermarket and not pay attention to what we are buying.’ e students will work with teacher Sarah Stewart and will receive a helping hand from James Golding, Head Chef at e Pig in Brockenhurst. ‘I can’t wait to get involved in the project,’ said James. ‘e ‘Cook for the Queen’ team is going to come to e Pig with recipe ideas and I am going to bring them to life.’ e competition was launched at a special lunch at Ringwood School where students were treated to local New Forest Marque produce from Tatchbury Manor Farm, Lyburn Cheese, e Real Jam and Chutney Company, Spice ‘n’ Easy and Scotch eggs from e Mill at Gordleton. e closing date for entries is Monday 30 April and the winners will be announced in mid-May ■

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SLEPE FARM SOLAR POWER STATION Hidden away in the sleepy Dorset countryside near Poole is a working organic beef and corn farm in the Dorset Green Belt which has been owned by the Selby Bennett family for four generations.

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lepe Farm consists of about 220 acres of organic crops and pasture and about 4,000 acres of heath grazing. e farm itself contains a wide variety of important wildlife environments including a lake, a river, woods, heather covered heath land and sustainably farmed farm land.

Amongst the acres of organic crops and pasture there is a field that looks a bit different to all the others. Farm Power Generation Limited and the Selby Bennett family have collaborated together to build a half-megawatt solar power station.

Unusually the field itself is remaining in agricultural production.

Specifically the land not covered by the array is being used for growing organic grass and clover to be made into silage for Slepe Farm’s cows and, nearby, for growing cider apples to be made into cider. e land covered by the solar arrays should produce a shady and undisturbed habitat which will also encourage wildlife.

Pioneering farmer James Selby Bennett (who is also a senior partner at the local firm of solicitors, Humphries Kirk) tells Life Magazines about his solar panel field “What is interesting about it is that the field on which it sits is still an arable organic field in sustainable production. e field produces high quality clover forage for the farm’s beef cattle overwinter- in summer they range the neighbouring heath - this is Dorset ranching!”

James explains that “e crop being grown is literally long term sustainable - the clover will fix nitrogen to permit the grass to grow.

We may even not need to re-seed it at intervals - we shall have to wait and see - no-one has grown a crop so long term as this locally! e clover also fixes proteins which makes the forage high quality for the cows. is is important because it means that the land is remaining in a sustainable state with no concrete and plenty of habitats for wildlife. e fencing may make the area more valuable for wildlife as it may exclude certain predators at least for a short while.” e array has been harvesting sunlight all through the winter (very successfully) and produces enough electricity for the whole parish.

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local life SLEPE FARM SOLAR POWER STATION e solar power station has a capacity of 500 kilowatts and will generate sufficient electricity in a year to power 120 average UK households.

It is located in an organic arable field in the centre of the farm, invisible from any public place and virtually invisible from outside the field itself. e facility is completely silent and produces no waste or other pollutants.

Unlike very large solar arrays being developed in other parts of England, the Slepe Farm array has required little change to the local grid, and is also in harmony with the field size and the landscape of this beautiful part of Dorset.

James Selby Bennett said “my family are very proud that our family farm has been able to integrate into it this facility which takes up about a hundredth of our farm but silently produces sustainable and renewal electricity for the whole community”. e UK has to decommission 80% of its coal-fired, and 60% of our existing nuclear electricity generating capacity in the next 10 years so the need to produce more renewable energy sources is becoming more and more urgent. Small scale renewable power stations, such as the Farm Power solar PV array at Slepe farm, provide electricity close to consumers, avoiding distribution losses and providing twice the delivered electricity of remote power stations.

Mark Simon, Managing Director of Farm Power, said “anks to the Selby Bennett family and our contractors, Farm Power has been able to deliver the Slepe Farm solar power station in record time, to budget and while managing all the complex risks associated with renewables. We are very proud that the commissioning of our anchor site at Slepe Farm has been such a success and look forward to commissioning more solar and river-based hydropower generation sites around Dorset in the coming years.” www.farmpowergen.co.uk ■

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DISCOVER DORSET

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iving in this area we are fortunate to have an enormous amount of natural beauty on our doorstep, from the famous Jurassic Coast across seven miles of sandy beaches over to the New Forest all surrounded by idyllic omas Hardy countryside we are truly spoilt for choice.

Happily, our local destinations and favourite Sunday walks are well known but what Life Magazines wanted to discover were the hidden gems and more of the less well known activities available in the area that take you to those ‘off the beaten track’ destinations.

A new favourite of mine and certainly a big hit on Mother’s day was Sculpture By e Lakes in Pallington, despite living in Dorset all my life I had never been to this little hamlet on the outskirts of Dorchester but with the help of my sat nav and some helpful locals I found it.

Hidden along the tranquil valley of Dorset’s River Frome is England’s newest sculpture park. Set amongst 26 acres of parkland including lakes, the river, streams and ponds are beautifully inspiring sculptures

by Simon Gudgeon. Exchange stuffy museums on a lovely sunny day for carefully positioned benches and perfect picnic spots which let you sit down and admire the sculpture; it is a wonderful way to enjoy art.

If you’re in Bournemouth and fancy escaping the hustle and bustle there are some lovely walks from roop mill along the river which don’t have sculptures but do have an abundance of nature which is especially beautiful at this time of year.

Or you can explore the Victorian Boscombe Gardens which has recently been restored with a £2million project bringing the gardens back to their best including the Italianate Gardens which really are a secret hideaway and the perfect place to stop off on your way to the beach.

For a more alternative and adrenaline fuelled experience there’s so much to choose from across Dorset and Hampshire including zorbing, clay pigeon shooting, dirt buggies, rock climbing, water sports, the list is endless. ese activities aren’t just for special occasions or holidays, have a go at the weekend with friends or family for a more exciting way to spend the weekend.

ZORBING

For help and advice on what to do you can visit www.dorsetoutdoors.co.uk which has all the latest information about the best activities in the area. Dorset Outdoors can organise and book activities for you and help you choose from all the fun activities that are available ■

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Dorset Outdoors

has established relationships with leading activity providers in Dorset and the New Forest to offer you the very best adventure activities and watersports available. Activities include Quad Biking, Canoeing, Clay Pigeon Shooting and many many more.

At Dorset Outdoors we: ● ●

Have over 50 outdoor activities and courses available to book online or by contacting us.

Organise outdoor activity days for individuals, groups, corporations, schools and stag and hen parties.

OUR SPECIAL OFFER FOR APRIL: Experience the thrill of Zorbing and enjoy Clay Pigeon Shooting in the heart of the Dorset countryside for only £75 per person.

To see our range of activities and book online please visit: www.dorsetoutdoors.co.uk bookings@dorsetoutdoors.co.uk 07889 079036

“Amazing sculpture in a wonderful setting” Be inspired by the beautiful landscape that is the canvas for Simon Gudgeon’s stunning sculptures.

Relax and enjoy, no need to rush.

No crowds.

You can share the magic that is ‘Sculpture by the Lakes’.

For more information and booking visit

www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk

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BEING CHILDREN

New Forest NEW LIFE

e familiar rumble and judder of car wheels on metal poles marks the passage from the mundane into the magic as you enter the spectacle of the New Forest. Like a teeth-chattering time portal, the crossing of one of the many cattle grids signifies a transition into a very special place, steeped in history and its beautiful heath and woodland have changed very little over the centuries.

Created by William I in 1079 as a hunting forest for deer and wild boar, the New Forest was formed at the expense of more than 20 small hamlets and isolated farmsteads. Two of William's sons died in the Forest: Prince Richard in 1081 and King William Rufus

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II, known as Rufus the Red, in 1100. Local folklore claimed that the deaths were punishment for the crimes committed by William when he created his New Forest. Today, killings can be made by those lucky enough to be able to afford some of the fantastic properties on offer in this unique part of the south of England and the hunting is done by those searching for bargains in some of the New Forest’s high class galleries and antiques shops or its many local craft shops.

Designated as a National Park in March 2005, it is an ideal destination for the lone traveler, couples or families for day visits,

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weekend breaks and longer holidays. Home to around 180,000 people, of which approximately 50% are over the age of 44, the New Forest offers a warm welcome to visitors and has much to offer. e villages of Hythe, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood and Totton still hold weekly markets offering a vast array of local produce and the area is strewn with a number of high quality cafés, bistros and restaurants. For those looking to stay a little longer there is a variety of accommodation available from campsites to simple B&Bs and 2 up to 5 AA Red Stars hotels. For some it might even prove to be the perfect location for that fresh start that they were looking for and an opportunity for new beginnings. So if you are considering a change of pace and looking to leave the Rat Race behind, then look no further than this special corner of Hampshire and its idyllic villages, leafy lanes and picturesque, greener pastures.

Life in the New Forest really is a welcome step back in time and as one looks at the vista of verdant, mossy heath land, dotted with explosions of yellow gorse and purple heather, you could quite easily imagine a mounted hunter on a frosty spring morning, crossbow in hand, thundering into view on a steam-snorting beast in pursuit of some wide-eyed prey or picture a summer’s day of home-made ginger beer and jolly adventures, a group of four children in shorts and hand-knitted tank tops, freewheeling on their bicycles with legs akimbo, having a spiffing time with their keen border collie running alongside and barking excitedly.

Countless motorists speed past on the nearby M27, embroiled in the hubbub of today’s frantic and frenetic lifestyle. If they’d just slow down and take a turn to the south they would find themselves immersed in eye-pleasing countryside, with a panoply of flora and fauna and take pleasure in a far more sedate and less stressful pace of life. ere is a palpable sense of weight being lifted and a downshift in gears not only to reduce your vehicle speed but your mind and body too.

We spend so much time in an indoor environment or traveling in our cars to get to our next cocoon of bricks, glass and steel that we easily forget the simple pleasures that life offers. Step out of your car and into the environs of the New Forest and you’ll discover that there is nothing better for the soul than a walk in the ancient woods, dappled light playing through the leaves, the Sun warming your face and the bright colours and heady scent of wild flowers and pollen seducing your senses. e sight of wild horses cantering across the heath, throwing their heads and playing freely is truly liberating or a couple of New Forest donkeys ambling down the middle of the road will simply make you stop and smile. If this sight fails to cheer you up because you’re in a hurry, then it really is you that is in the wrong place and the only ass on the road is the one without four legs.

Venture a short distance from the forest to the towns and you’ll find that the atmosphere is noticeably calmer, the people genteel and as you walk the streets you can feel a spring in your step as if your daily woes and pressures have been spirited away. If you’re looking for a little more adventure and energetic pursuits then the New Forest can cater for the outdoorsman in you too and offers archery, cycling, fishing, horse riding and walking. Travel a few miles to the south and you’ll find mile upon mile of exquisite coastline and the chance to enjoy watersports such as sea fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking.

Quite simply the New Forest has a great deal to offer, it is quite breathtaking and has a magical, ethereal charm.

Visit it once and you may never want to leave ■

BLUEBELLS IN THE NEW FOREST

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ASAHI BRITISH BEACH POLO CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO SANDBANKS FOR SUMMER 2012 WITH US HERE AT FISH MEDIA GROUP BEING THE VERY PROUD SPONSOR OF TEAM SCOTLAND

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s a highlight of the summer season, the Asahi British Beach Polo Championship will return for its fifth year on the 6th and 7th of July 2012. Playing host to polo’s finest sportsmen, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch.

Taking place at Sandbanks, Britain’s premier beach location, the 2012 Championship will see England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales come together for the first time to compete on the beach. Life Magazines are the very proud sponsors of the Scotland team for the 2012 Championship and will be supporting them through the lead up to July and of course at the event itself. e four nations will battle throughout the weekend on the

original custom-made enclosed polo arena, culminating in a tense final with the two remaining teams going head to head for the Championship title. e ideal spectator sport, beach polo offers a unique and accessible introduction for polo novices and an action-packed match for keen enthusiasts.

Polo ponies are able to accelerate, stop and turn extremely quickly on the beach arena’s sand, creating a fast-paced, exhilarating game with the ball travelling at speeds of up to 100mph. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the English Channel, guests will have an unrivalled view of the polo whilst enjoying a cool crisp Asahi or glass of champagne.

In addition to the hotly anticipated matches, e Asahi British Beach Polo Championship offers a host of activities within the festival.

Guests will be able to enjoy ‘Have a Go’ polo sessions; Oakley International Beach Volleyball; Fashion shows; and e Beach Retail Village featuring a wide selection of luxury exhibitors. e event will also see the return of the exciting Audi Q7 V Polo Pony charity race in aid of Help the Heroes. e perfect solution for summer entertaining, Asahi Beach British Polo will also offer an exclusive Sunseeker Hospitality Polo Lounge where critically acclaimed chef Mark Hix will host a pop-up restaurant. Serving classic British dishes in a relaxed atmosphere, a range of exclusive bars will also ensure that guests’ every taste and need is met.

At sunset, the Asahi Championship will unveil the renowned Polo Beach Parties, where players, celebrities, supporters and of course the

Life Magazines team, can continue to celebrate into the small hours at the renowned AMIKA beach party. e ideal summer event, the Asahi British Beach Polo Championships 2012 promises to be a thrilling, action-packed and distinctly glamorous event.

For further information or images please contact Alexandra Irving at Bacchus PR. Email Alexandra@bacchus-pr.com or call 020 8968 0202 ■

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GET MORE OUT OF YOUR LIFE MAGAZINE

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hen you read about the fascinating stories concerning local people, local businesses, good local causes and the local towns and villages that you are part of, don't you sometimes think that there are other topics that would look good in print?

Our "Life Series" of magazines cover Sandbanks, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, The New Forest and the beautiful surrounding areas.

So, if you are a new business in Poole, a fund-raiser in Bournemouth, a charity organiser in Christchurch, a life-style coach in The New Forest, a historian in Canford Cliffs or a successful community group in Sandbanks, we would love to hear from you.

Or perhaps you are a keen amateur photographer

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producing shots taken in the immediate area that would complement and enhance the articles in the magazine. Now's your chance to see your name, or that of your organisation in print!

All you have to do is write an article (something between 1000-1250 words), with photos, and email it to: patrick@fishmediagroup.co.uk or call 07932 608 797.

You'll get the idea of the sort of thing we are looking for by browsing through this edition of the magazine. Don't worry too much about perfect grammar or spelling - we will check it before it goes to print!

So how about it? Why not get those creative juices going, sit down and start thinking of ways in which you could

publicise the part of your Local Life that is most important to you? If you want to talk about what you have in mind, or would like some advice as to how to get the best from the topic you want aired, then please include a contact number so that we can help you.

Remember, the "Life Series" set of magazines publishes articles about stories of general local interest, so please don't send us the account of great-aunt Maud's wedding or your precious offspring's coming of age!

We would also be delighted to receive photographs relating to the area, illustrating aspects of local life, commerce or nature.

Again, please send your files to the above e-mail address sorry but we are unable to accept printed media for

inclusion in the magazine. In all cases, material should be original and the work of the author/sender. Fish Media Group reserves the right to edit and/or amend any material and accepts no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies, however caused. Origination and copyright will be acknowledged where appropriate. Usual terms and conditions apply, and are available upon request.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

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WAVE 105 ROCKS THE BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE WAS HOME TO A HOST OF INTERNATIONALLY -ACCLAIMED POP ACTS LAST WEEK AS WAVE 105 LIVE! ROCKED THE TOWN.

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he sell-out event, proved to be a huge success with thousands of visitors attending from across the south.

With audiences ranging in age from five to 60 plus, there was an act for everyone to enjoy and the atmosphere was electric.

Wave 105 presenters, Mark Collins, Steve Power and Rick Jackson, hosted the evening, giving the station’s listeners the chance to see them live and put a face to the name. Simon Clarke interviewed each act in the Green Room after their performance, which was aired for all to watch in between performances.

Fresh from a tour with pop-gods e Wanted, Lawson kicked-off Wave 105 Live! with their set of light rock. In addition to their own new material, they covered an Ed Sheeran track, no easy feat to muster, but it really worked with their powerful vocals and harmonies.

In contrast to Lawson, second on the bill, was Bajan pop

SIMON CLARKE THE SATURDAYS

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four-piece Cover Drive. ey really brought the crowd alive with their R&B and reggae-infused set. Lead singer, the stunning Amanda Reifer, got the crowd grooving when she performed the band’s number one hit single Twilight.

Go West proved they still had it as they got not only their 1980’s fans dancing away to their vintage hits but also the younger members of the audience. eir 1985 hit single, Call Me, went down a storm and lead singer, Peter Cox’s, distinctive vocals certainly have not been touched by time.

Looking glorious on stage in sky-scraper Christian Louboutin heels, Queen of UK Soul, Beverley Knight blew the audience away as she belted out her hit anthems including Mama used to Say and Shoulda Woulda Coulda. It was her first ever show in Bournemouth. With more than a million album sales under her belt and numerous awards including three MOBO awards and BRIT and Mercury Music Prize nominations during the last seven years,

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Beverley Knight did not disappoint.

Another fabulous femme-fatale was next to hit the stage, the stunning and mesmerising Caro Emerald. e Dutch star was joined on stage with her ten-piece swing band and a DJ. Caro’s songs evoked those big band jazz albums from the 1940s and 1950s but with a modern twist. Her retro style was emulated in at Man, which has a Charleston-type of feel, in combination with the modern mixing and samples. In 2012, Caro beat a record set by Michael Jackson’s riller, by spending 30 weeks at number one in the album charts in Holland.

With band-mate Una on maternity leave, e Saturdays were a fabulous four-piece as Vanessa, Rochelle, Frankie and Mollie came out in force. Clad in gravity-defying heels and lip-glossed to the max, the girls proceeded to sing through their much-loved hits and early material such as Up and Ego to the more recent All Fired Up. e crowd went wild for the girls’ up-beat pop anthems. e girls kicked-off their 2011 tour in Bournemouth so they were really pleased to return to the town. e big finale of the evening was the mighty Will Young, who did not disappoint as he took to the stage with four backing dancers.

Donning a ‘Back to the Future’-influenced shirt, he left the Bournemouth crowd begging for more as he performed three hits from his latest album, along with a clever and subtle contemporary dance routine. He ended the night on a massive high with his latest track Jealousy. With a performance like that, it is easy to see why the original ‘Popstars’ winner has had such an illustrious career, spanning a decade.

To add to the celebrity fun of the evening, Beales set up a pop-up shop complete with TV, music, make-up and fragrances. e store’s ‘Young Fashion Brands’ were showcased on rails for people to browse through and goodie bags with cosmetic samples were handed out to everyone who came through the door. Laura Mercier make-up artists glammed up the audience with touch up make-up before they had the opportunity to have their pictures taken as a lasting souvenir of the event.

Keith Penny, Wave 105 Live! Event Director, said: “With the event selling out a week before the show, we were so pleased with how the evening went. e crowd were all in fantastic spirits, dancing away to many of the acts”.

“It was great to see such a diverse age range all having such a fun time together. Following the inaugural Wave 105 Live! last year, we wanted to thank our loyal fans in the south by putting on an even bigger and even better evening of big-named acts for an affordable ticket price. We can’t wait for the next one now, so watch this space Bournemouth!” ■

SIMON CLARKE WITH GO WEST

SIMON CLARKE WITH WILL YOUNG

SIMON CLARKE WITH BEVERLEY KNIGHT.

SIMON CLARKE WITH CARO EMERALD

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SHINING A LIGHT ON KATHRYN THOMAS ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

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oole-based artist Kathryn omas is celebrating the launch of her new collection by hosting her longest exhibition, ‘Kathryn omas Shining Lights 2012’, from Sunday May 6 to Monday June 4 at her studio on West Quay Road.

Every day for a whole month, the studio will be open to the public from 11.00am to 7.00pm.

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changing light and its impact upon the land, sea and sky. e artwork of Kathryn omas hangs on the walls of collectors all across the world from Iceland to Australia, but this is the first time in her 25-year career that Kathryn has created an entire collection focused on one location.

Kathryn omas explains: “Since relocating from Bristol to Poole, I’ve become fascinated by the stunning surroundings of my new environment and I’m excited about the challenge of conveying these sometimes majestic sometimes quiet sights

through my art to a new audience. On a universal level, through painting I hope to encourage people to be aware of the power of nature and to realise our fleeting relationship with this planet.” ough inspired by the Dorset coastline, the setting of her paintings will not be easily recognisable as Kathryn’s works are not intended to be exact copies of nature. She aims to surprise by using different techniques of application to make the image appear different each time the viewer looks at it, depending on their mood or perspective.

From an autumn dawn, through the glow of a midday winter sun, to a long summer evening, her visions are recreated

ere is a waiting list for a Kathryn omas commission and her unique talent is called on to complement special design projects in both private and corporate premises. Kathryn has previously had the pleasure of exhibiting on Cork Street, London, Bristol, Cannes, the Netherlands, Texas and Reykjavik but is excited to be hosting her latest show in her hometown of Poole.

Kathryn adds: “I am looking forward to sharing the next stage of my career with the public through the ‘Shining Lights’ exhibition this spring.”

She will be at the studio throughout the exhibition to answer queries, share thoughts and listen to opinions regarding her new collection.

through natural oil paints on to high quality linen. Kathryn’s techniques are in a constant flux of experimentation and development. Her real fascination with art lies both in the challenge of translating what she sees and her never-ending search for what can be achieved with oil, glazes and new methods of painting.

FACT FILE: Exhibition: Kathryn omas Shining Lights 2012 Date: From Sunday 6th May to Monday 4th June 2012, Time: Daily from 11.00am to 7.00pm Address: e Studio, West Quay House, 4 West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HT Costs: Admission is free ■

To be for me forever there

Floating here with no one near

Kathryn Thomas

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LORD BUTE AND THE GROUNDS OF HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE

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he grounds of Highcliffe Castle is the most peaceful and perfect place to relax, to enjoy the wonderful view of the Needles and the cliffs of the Isle of Wight across Christchurch Bay. is vista has changed very little since the 18th century when John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, had a mansion built on the cliff top amongst the heath land. is Scottish nobleman, escaping from his ensnarement in political wrangles, came south to pursue his love of botany in the New Forest. One day, his journey led him to the coastal cliffs where he exclaimed, “is is the fairest view.” He decided to build a ‘bathing box’, but in the end it became a mansion with wonderful gardens. is was the first High Cliff built in 1773.

John Stuart was born in Edinburgh in May 1713; unfortunately his father had died by the time he was 10, making him 3rd Earl of Bute. Educated at Eton, holidays were spent with his mother and her two brothers. ese were his three guardians.

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started with his uncle and one of his guardians, Lord Archibald Islay, a botanist who was known for the introduction of foreign trees into England and the cultivation of exotic plants. Bute ended his education when he was 17 and undertook a trip to Holland, which included a period staying at Leyden, a place known for its botanical tuition.

His political career commenced not long after his marriage to Lady Mary Wortley Montagu in 1736. During the Lords election of 1741 he lost his seat and then spent the next few years on the Isle of Bute, enjoying his botanical pursuits and learning aspects of agriculture and architecture.

His botanical knowledge was becoming recognised, linking him to the key people in the plant world. is was the time of hundreds of new plant specimens coming into the country. A shrub, which had been brought back to England and first flowered in 1742, was named in Lord Bute’s honour ‘Stewartia malacodendron’ (silky camellia). It originates from the south eastern area of the United States.

A day at the races brought

Bute into contact with Frederick, Prince of Wales and a companionship formed, with Bute becoming Lord of the Bedchamber. Frederick was a keen gardener, residing with his family at the White House at Kew near London. is was once the home of Sir Henry Capel whose garden was known for its well-chosen shrubs and trees.

During March 1751, Frederick caught a chill and died 15 days later.

Augusta Dowager Princess of Wales appointed Bute as ‘finishing tutor’ to her son George. In her widowhood Augusta found solace in botanical interests and aided by Bute added to the collection at Kew. It seems that a number of the plants were selected from the garden of the late Duke of Argyll (Bute’s uncle) from his residence at Twickenham, in particular the maidenhair tree (Ginkgo Biloba) planted in the 1750s and moved to Kew in 1762. is deciduous tree originates from China and is related to the cycad. e garden landscaped by Capability Brown at High Cliff would have been different from the designs he used for inland

estates, in which he used contours of hills and serpentine lakes. e land at the coast was bleak and uncultivated. Brown used Scotch firs and pines, intermixed with some of his favourite trees. ese conifers provided a shelter belt from winds blowing across from Christchurch Bay, allowing other trees and shrubs to eventually thrive.

At High Cliff the property included a laboratory, natural history and fossil room, with a conservatory 250 feet long where plants were grown in soil. ere was also room for a collection of books and cabinets for specimens to be housed. A botanical garden was built to the east of the house, with high walls to protect the new plant specimens just reaching this country coming into Bute’s possession. He used native plants at High Cliff to make observations for his botanical tables.

Sections of the garden were created for experiments, like at Kew, but on a smaller scale. Large greenhouses also protected tender plants. A kitchen garden was also built away from the main house, so it was hidden by trees and had a gravel ‘service road’.

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One of the first fuchsias found its way into Bute’s collection, a great rarity at the time. Mostly native to Central and South America, the first of these species was named Fuchsia triphylla with clustered blooms, arriving in this country in 1703; another early one was discovered in 1714 and called Fuchsia coccinea (may not have reached Kew till the end of 1780s). It seems as though one of the first fuchsias and a camphor tree still survived in the gardens at Highcliffe from Bute’s time until the late 19th century. Violet Stuart Wortley writes in 1927, about Bute’s “Volumes of careful entries with illustrations testify to the immense labour devoted to the classification of flora found in the neighbourhood and the place where each specimen had been gathered, Sea-kale from Calshot and Eaglehurst, Sea-radish at Muddiford, the glades of the forest yielded Gladioli illyricus, and its marshes were rich in sun-dew (Drosera anglica).” e cliffs along this coastline have always been subject to erosion and Bute’s head gardener was very troubled whenever the cliff at Highcliffe collapsed. He used to describe how he would

“turn a walk and turf it over before his Lordship appeared, and to conceal a fresh fall of cliff.”

He described that at the cliff edge you could take a carriage down to the sea front by a zigzag road. e zigzag path down to the beach still exists.

In 1790, Lord Bute was reaching over the cliff to capture a much coveted plant, unfortunately he fell in the attempt and hurt his leg. It appears that he never fully recovered and died on 11 March 1792, aged 79. e current building on this site known as Highcliffe Castle has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture, which flourished at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. Its significance is recognised nationally by its Grade 1 status on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest. ere is an international importance, too, for as well as a number of new botanical species which were introduced into the original garden from abroad by

Lord Bute in the 1700s, a large amount of medieval French masonry, shipped across the Channel, was used in the Castle’s construction. It is this Norman and Renaissance carved stone, along with the Castle’s Gothic revival features and ancient stained glass, that make it appear older than it is.

Built mainly between 1831 and 1836, the Castle is the realisation of one man’s fantasy.

He was Lord Stuart de Rothesay, a distinguished diplomat who had known and loved the cliff-top site overlooking Christchurch Bay since he was a boy. When he built Highcliffe Castle he was following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Lord Bute, who had built an earlier mansion ‘High Cliff ’ on the cliff-top site when it was just open heath land. e Castle, once lavishly furnished in the 18th century French style played host to royalty, the rich and famous. It remained a family home until the 1950s but two fires in the 1960s rendered the building derelict and in 1977, to prevent further deterioration, Christchurch Borough Council purchased it.

Today the Castle’s renovated exterior is testimony of the remarkable skills of craftsmen and women who carried out a huge repair and conservation programme in the 1990s, jointly funded by Christchurch Borough Council, English Heritage and a £2.65 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. In 1998 a further programme of renovation was completed to enable public access to the State Dining Room, Butler's Pantry and East Tower.

Christchurch Borough Council is preparing to make a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund to complete the next phase of renovation at Highcliffe Castle. is will be to reopen the Penleaze wing and create a new heritage centre. A key feature of the project will be the repair, conservation and display of the medieval stained glass collection of Lord Stuart de Rothesay. e original Victorian kitchen will be repaired and it is also hoped that some of the original Marshal Ney furniture will be returned on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Work will not be confined to the Grade 1 listed Castle, but will also develop the grounds into a heritage park thus preserving the important work done by the Stuarts of Highcliffe, initiated by Lord Bute, and the unusual plants still growing there. e Castle is now a popular tourist attraction, community space and wedding venue. Each year the Castle hosts a varied programme of events that offers something for all tastes. Within the Castle staterooms talks, workshops, crafts fairs and evening concerts are on offer and outdoor highlights include car rallies, theatre and big band jazz and swing concerts.

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 4LE Extracts taken from Highcliffe Castle Garden Journey by Margaret Samuel published by Natula Publications ISBN 9781897887868 £12.95 www.natula.co.uk ■

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JOIN THE BIGGEST FIGHT AGAINST CANCER THIS SUMMER WITH

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CANCER RESEARCH UK is urging women and girls from across the UK to gather friends and family and join the biggest fight against cancer by taking part in Race for Life 2012. Everyone can help beat over 200 types of cancer and help more men and women to survive this awful disease that affects more than one in three people in the UK. Whatever age or fitness level, women can walk, jog or run 5k at over 235 Race for Life events across the UK. For those looking for a bit more of a challenge, there is also a 10k route available at 25 venues.

Emma Gilbert, head of Race for Life, said: "Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer. It touches so many lives and the back signs worn by everyone taking part are a moving reminder that women are taking part to celebrate lives that have been saved, but also sadly lives that have been lost.

We are asking women to unite, take part in the biggest fight against cancer, and raise money for Cancer Research UK's life-saving work into all types of cancers, because it is 'all of us v cancer' and together we can help more people survive."

Women get involved for many different reasons. Some are cancer survivors,

while others want to celebrate or remember the lives of family, friends or loved ones.

Others simply want to come together, have a great day and raise money. Family and friends play an important part in Race for Life -many volunteer at events, help with fundraising or simply cheer on their loved ones on the day.

Since it began in 1994, an incredible six million participants have taken part in Race for Life raising a massive £457 million to fund Cancer Research UK's vital work. In 2012, Cancer Research UK hopes to raise £55 million.

Cancer survival rates have doubled in the past 40 years and Cancer Research UK's work has been at the heart of this progress. But there's still much to be done and the money raised through Race for Life, will help save even more lives.You can join in at the following venues taking place locally to you DORCHESTER 20TH MAY BOURNEMOUTH 17TH JUNE SHERBOURNE 24TH JUNE POOLE 24TH JUNE Sign up for Race for Life 2012 now at raceforlife.org or call the hotline on 0871 641 1111.

You can also follow Race for Life on twitter http://twitter.com/raceforlife or join the Race for Life Facebook community www.facebook.com/raceforlife For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 020 3469 6699 or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org ■

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conic is a term reserved for few things in life. Making a significant mark on the cultural landscape must surely be a requirement for this status. A cultural icon is readily recognized and generally represents something with great cultural significance. It becomes ubiquitous and moulds into the consciousness.

Sculptor Simon Gudgeon is making a significant mark.

Sculpture by the Lakes is now the only single artist sculpture park in the UK and attracting large visitor numbers to it in the tranquil, beautiful Dorset countryside.

He has also had considerable influence on the art landscape across the globe. His catalogue of achievements is enviable and only matched by his boundless energy and creative abilities. ree of his

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beautiful sculptures have embarked on an extraordinary journey toward cultural celebrity.

In 2009 ‘Isis’ was installed in Hyde Park on the banks of the Serpentine, the first piece of public art to be installed there in 50 years. is magnificent bronze sits in Hyde Park next to the Serpentine. All the more remarkable as generous donors helped to raise £2.2 million to build the Isis Education Centre which enables communities and especially city school children, to enjoy and experience the wonders of nature and learn about the importance of protecting and preserving the environment for the future. e Centre is right in the heart of the Park. Simon says “A unique feature of the Isis Project is its approach to fundraising for education purposes marking a shift from a public funding model toward an

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exciting collaborative partnership around public art.” In this case the innovation is the idea of Halcyon Gallery President, Paul Green who, along with Simon Gudgeon, gifted the large 'Isis' sculpture to the Park and who both continue to support the education project.

Simon’s signature smooth style is captured in the much sought after ‘Isis’. Sculpture by the Lakes recently installed its own three metre ‘Isis’. Her gentle form and serenity are in perfect balance with the beauty of the Dorset landscape around her. So it is no surprise that she has found her way into many private homes and can also be seen at the home of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at Highrove.

Across the Atlantic, Isis will also weave her magic in the new Sculpture Trail at America’s National Museum of Wildlife Art in Wyoming. Overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the trail will also feature many other permanent and temporary works of art.

Another monumental piece is the pair of human heads known as ‘Search for Enlightenment’. Wherever it is placed it seems to sit perfectly in its surroundings. On the banks of the ames at Millbank, it shares centre stage with Henry Moore’s ‘Locking Piece’. e iconic gazing pair sits majestically while the hustle and bustle of the city relentlessly goes on. In contrast, at Sculpture by the Lakes the heads face East into the rising sun while the beautiful River Frome musically meanders beside them.

Everyone comments on this extraordinary piece. It is a real ‘show

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stopper’. Simon remarks “Without interpretation or explanation, each individual finds his or her own meaning in it. And often people share similar thoughts on the piece.”

Simon’s inspiration for the piece was found on holiday in Africa. " I stood on a 240 million year old mountain in Africa and watched the 4.6 billion year old sun descend below the horizon. As the light diminished the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way began to glow in the night sky. Our galaxy extends for 100,000 light years and is part of a Universe that is 93 billion light years across. e Universe is over 10 billion years old and consists of hundreds of billions of galaxies. It is at that moment I began to grasp the narrowness of consciousness, the vastness of time and the transience of humanity." e latest addition of ‘Search for Enlightenment’ is in Hyde Park next to the prestigious “One Hyde Park’ address. Whilst inside the atrium of this exclusive Candy and Candy development is Simon’s stunning and vibrant ‘Dancing Cranes’.

Despite this impressive CV, Simon is most at home in the peaceful, tranquil surrounds of his Dorset home. He and his wife Monique share this unique and extraordinary place with us.

Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester, is the ever-changing canvas against which Simon’s art is magnificently displayed.

For more information visit www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk ■

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team from the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel joined more than 100 strollers on Saturday to complete the 5 kilometre Starlight Stroll in aid of the Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole. e charity provides high quality hospice care for local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Staff from the hotel took part in the event to show their support for the Lewis-Manning Hospice, the hotels chosen charity of the year for 2012.

2012 also marks a significant milestone for Poole’s Lewis-Manning Hospice, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary.

Wearing flashing head boppers, the Starlight Stroll walkers travelled along Poole bay up to Evening Hill in Lilliput to the site of the charity’s brand new state of the art hospice.

Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager at Lewis-Manning Hospice said: “It was a successful night with fun had by all. It was good to see the stroller’s reactions when they stepped into our new hospice, many of them thought it was incredible and felt proud they were helping to make a difference to our patients.” e late Marjorie Lewis-Manning, a local woman who dedicated her life to helping others coping with cancer, left her home to be a hospice and for 20 years Lewis-Manning has provided free support for local people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. e hospice staff and volunteers have another extra special reason to celebrate this year as they prepare to move into a brand new state of the art hospice. e new hospice, due to open in May, will be an expansion to the charity’s existing services, but will also provide a bedded unit for rehabilitation, respite and end of life care.

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ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE NEW LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICE BUILDING ON EVENING HILL, LILLIPUT

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provide a free day hospice service caring for people from diagnosis of a life-threatening illness to end of life, a lymphoedema clinic supporting people who have a swollen limb when the primary cause is cancer or the treatment of cancer and a breathlessness clinic. e Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott hotel hopes to continue raising funds and awareness for the Poole Hospice. Andrew Francis, General Manager of the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel hopes that the hotel will make its mark in the local community by supporting a local cause. ‘Many of our employees have been touched by cancer in some way and we hope that by supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice we will be able to give something back to the local community and to help make a positive difference.’

So far the staff at the Bournemouth Marriott have raised £200 in a charity staff raffle, £265 from donating £1 for every VIP fitness centre pass purchased last month and over £200 last weekend through participating in the Starlight Stroll. Staff are also due to help physically revamp the charities 10 hospice shops in the local area.

Sally Goodenough, Lewis-Manning Hospice Corporate and Legacies Fundraiser said ‘We are delighted that the Marriott is supporting us and it couldn’t have come at a more exciting time as we celebrate our 20th anniversary and as we prepare to move back into a brand new state of the art hospice to continue providing free high quality hospice care to local people’.

Lewis-Manning Hospice is currently raising funds for its £2.8 million Time to Care Appeal for their new facility which will include a 23 bedded unit for palliative care, day hospice and lymphoedema and breathlessness clinics. All their services are free to local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. If you would like to support Lewis -Manning Hospice please visit www.lewis-manning.co.uk

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Open Water

Swimming COMES TO POOLE IN 2012

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n Sunday 6th May 2012 Sandbanks in Poole, the fourth most expensive place to live on the planet, is set to become home to the very first Speedo Spring Swim. With race HQ in the stunning beachside area of Branksome, the Speedo Spring Swim tracks the Sandbanks shoreline along a course that makes for sea swimming at its best. e brand new addition to the 2012 Speedo Open Water Swim Series includes distances of 500 metres, 1000 metres and 1.5 kilometres meaning there is something for everyone that wants to wash away a winter spent in the pool.

According to John Lunt, MD of organisers Human Race, the looped course and three distances to choose from are designed to make the event perfect for beginners and experienced swimmers looking to try something new. “We all know the Open Water Swimming community thrives on fresh challenges and an early season open water swim with an expected sea temperature of around 12 degrees certainly falls into that category! Even if you aren’t an experienced swimmer, taking to the sea in Spring is the ultimate way to bring in the new season, revitalise yourself after the Winter and take on a fresh new challenge in the lead up to a Summer set to be packed full of sporting endeavour in the UK.” If you took part in the Speedo Open Water Swim Series (or any other open water swimming event) in 2011, the Speedo Spring Swim is a great way to take on something new and challenge yourself further. It’s also a great way to prepare for a season of triathlon or prepare for a longer swim challenge later in the year. As with every event in the Speedo Open Water Swim Series, the Spring Swim sees water safety provided by the experienced Human Race Water Safety Crew backed up on the day by local experts from the Beach Lifeguards and local lifesaving teams. e annual Animal Windfest event also taking place in Poole in September this year sees the addition of multi-distance open water swimming to the wide-ranging menu of outdoor activities on offer.

Forming part of the five-event Speedo Open Water Swimming Series for 2011, the September Poole swim will see up to 1,000 swimmers take to the water over distances ranging from 750 metres up to the full three kilometres. e route of the swim will track along the side of the world-famous Sandbanks peninsula, something which John Lunt, Director or organisers Human Race, thinks will make the event especially attractive to swimmers from right across the UK and beyond. “Poole is a great area with lots to offer to people interested in outdoor sports. We chose Sandbanks for the swim because the setting is fantastic, the conditions are great for swimmers and the beaches are perfect for spectators too.” Not so local Fred Pearce from Australia will be taking to the water in Poole this year. “I will be on holiday from Australia and cannot resist a swim in the UK. I am certain my 1500m Sea swim in Poole will be a highlight of my time away. It will also be used as warm up for a Triathlon I will be competing in a couple of weeks after.” e fact that the swim forms part of the Animal Windfest event will, Lunt hopes, bring open water swimming into the consciousness

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of yet more people. “Swimming in the UK’s rivers, lakes and sea has seen a large growth in popularity already over the last year and we hope joining forces with Windfest in a place like Poole will mean more people can come down and get involved. We’re particularly keen to get local people involved and offer them a safe, fun environment to give open water swimming a go.” e swim is the fifth event in the series, with a lake swim in Eton and river swims in Windsor and Hampton Court that took place from May through to July and one last river swim in Marlow to come in the next month. Around 10,000 people are expected to take to the water during the series, which includes a number of

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distances from 750metres through to a full 10 kilometre ‘swimmers marathon’, depending on the venue.

After feedback from the 2011 Speedo Open Water Swim Series participants, Human Race have decided to open up the non-wetsuit option to all swimmers across the whole 2012 Series. So if you are training for a channel crossing, or just want to immerse yourself in the full ‘open water swim experience’, this is the event for you.

Vivian Artingstall from Hampshire will be doing just that as part of her team channel training and will be supporting the Speedo Open Water Series official charity, Cancer Research. “I am using the Spring Swim in Poole as part of my training for the Relay Channel

swim I will be completing next year with Seabrook Seals Ladies team.. GO SEALS! Another great reason to take on this swim is down to my mum. Recently she was struck with bowel cancer, but thanks to the care she received she is now on her way to recovery. is is my way of giving a bit back to the fantastic charity Cancer Research.”

For more information on the Spring Swim, Poole Swim and the Speedo Open Water Swim Series in general visit www.openwaterswimseries.co.uk ■

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HAVE A TASTE OF ST TROPEZ AT THE BOURNEMOUTH HIGHCLIFF MARRIOTT HOTEL

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ith summer arriving earlier each year it was decided that as from March 2012 the heated outdoor swimming pool at the Club at the Highcliff is to be kept open all year round, which is fantastic news for local leisure members and hotel guests at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel. e location of the outdoor pool is breathtaking, situated high on the cliff top with panoramic sea views across the bay, it truly is the St Tropez of the UK. With sun loungers and a pool bar there is no place better to relax when that summer sun is shining in Bournemouth! e Club at the Highcliff stands as a stunning setting to keep fit and relax. To celebrate the opening of the outdoor pool, the club are offering a 3 month membership for only £120.00 when you join before 30th April 2012.

Laura Wilcox, Leisure Manager at the Club at the Highcliff is delighted with this development within the club.

‘To offer an outdoor pool all year round is fantastic for us and a unique selling point for the area. Our leisure members, who are overjoyed with the news, have been taking advantage of the mild weather

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when the pool was at 30 degrees last week,’ explains Laura.

Also offering an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, spa bath, tennis court, fitness classes and health and beauty facilities, the Club at the Highcliff provides all that is needed to shift those few extra pounds or for simply enjoying pure relaxation time.

If that’s not enough, members are also entitled to an array of additional benefits from discounts in all Marriott restaurants through to reduced rates on accommodation around the UK. To take advantage of this offer or for further details please call the Club at the Highcliff on 01202 294 527 or visit BournemouthHighcliffMarriott.co.uk e Club at the Highcliff, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St. Michael’s Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth. BH2 5DU. Terms and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability. Offer only applicable until 30th April 2012 for a 3 month period.

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WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED EVEREST 2012 EXPEDITION, SUPPORTED BY GLENFIDDICH FIVE INJURED SERVICEMEN ON THE WORLD'S HIGHEST PEAK MAY 2012

PRINCE HARRY TO BECOME PATRON OF THE WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED EVEREST 2012 EXPEDITION

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n 2011, Walking With e Wounded set a World Record by taking four wounded servicemen to the Geographic North Pole.

For May 2012, the charity has set its sights even higher: they will put five wounded servicemen on the summit of Mount Everest, 8,848 metres above sea level.

Climbing Everest is one of the world's toughest challenges. To succeed, the climbers will have to overcome precipitous falls, hurricane force winds and treacherous snow-covered crevasses; their bodies will have to cope with chronic altitude sickness, immense fatigue and bitter cold. Few of the world's most experienced climbers actually reach the summit. As well as the challenges of the mountain, the Walking With e Wounded team must also deal with the injuries they received in the line of duty.

Charity founder Ed Parker says, "Climbing Everest is one of the world's great challenges. It has long been a symbol of overcoming insurmountable obstacles against all the odds - convictions that are central to Walking With e Wounded's mission. ese servicemen physically embody those qualities, having overcome the very gravest of injuries already. ey are Taking Steps For A Better Future."

Walking With e Wounded is supported by Prince Harry, who accompanied the North Pole team last year, and who returns as the Expedition Patron for 2012.

Each member of the team has their own unique challenges to overcome, due to their injuries. Captain Martin Hewitt, who participated in the North Pole expedition, was injured in a firefight in Afghanistan. "My paralysed arm means that I naturally fall to my right side," he explains, "So balance is a major challenge. ... Walking across ladders placed above 300ft crevasses is one part of the expedition I'm certainly not looking forward to.'

Each of the three teams will endure the arduous 10-day trek from Lukla in Eastern Nepal to Everest Base Camp, which stands at at 5,380m. From here, only the summit team will undertake the grueling process of acclimitisation to reach the summit. In total, the entire expedition will last for 6-7 gruelling weeks.

Walking with the Wounded aims to raise over £2m to re-skill and re-train injured servicemen and women from the British Armed Forces. e charity aims to raise funds for education projects and training courses which specifically take in to account the physical and mental injuries sustained by servicemen and women.

THE WWTW EVEREST TEAM L-R BACK FRANCIS ATKINSON, DAVID WISEMAN, RUSSELL BRICE, (MIDDLE) ANDY HAWKINS, CHRIS GWILT, MARTIN HEWITT, JACO VAN GASS, DANIEL MAJID. (FRONT) MANI RAI, KARL HINETT

PRINCE HARRY AT THE LAUNCH

To donate to this fantastic cause, visit the Walking With e Wounded website and go to walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/donate/ Twitter: @supportthewalk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ walkingwiththewounded None of this would be possible without the support of sponsors and partners. Corporate sponsors cover the complete cost of the Expeditions. is ensures that every penny of donations made to the Walking With e Wounded charity go to supporting wounded servicemen and women ■

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ord's has long been seen as the 'Home of Cricket' and the game's spiritual 'headquarters'. But its importance is not merely historical. In practice it remains, to this day, perhaps the most important single place in world cricket.

Its owner, Marylebone Cricket Club, remains the guardian of both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket, and MCC sides (which play around 500 games a year) perform a key role in promoting cricket - in Britain and elsewhere.

In addition, Lord's is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club www.middlesexccc.com and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) www.ecb.co.uk , as well as the European Cricket Council (ECC) www.ecc.cricket.org.

It is also the setting for the state-of-the-art MCC Indoor Cricket School www.lords.org/mcc/indoor-school, the unrivalled MCC Library and the world-famous MCC Museum www.lords.org/history/mcc-museum.Above all, Lord's is the setting for some of the best cricket in the world. It hosts npower Test matches and NatWest-sponsored one-day internationals plus most of Middlesex's home games, some historic fixtures (such as Oxford v Cambridge) and the village and club finals. ere is a Tour of Lord's where you will begin in the MCC Museum, home of the famous Ashes urn. e museum brings the fascinating story of cricket is to life. Paintings, photographs and artefacts, covering 400 years of cricket history, reveal the game's development from a rural pastime to a modern, increasingly international sport. e museum also boasts bats, balls and kit donated by great players like Mahela Jayawardene, Glenn McGrath, Rahul Dravid, Paul Collingwood and Shane Warne - as well as 50

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MATCHES AT LORD'S - 2012 APRIL Thu 12-Sun 15

Middlesex v Surrey

LVCC 4 days

Thu 19-Sun 22

Middlesex v Durham

LVCC 4 days

Mon 23

MCC v Ireland

MCC 1 day

Tue 24

MCC West South West v MCC South MCC 1 day

MAY Wed 2

MCC v MCC Young Cricketers

MCC 1 day

Thu 3-Sun 6

Middlesex v Worcestershire

LVCC 4 days

Mon 7

Middlesex v Gloucestershire

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THU 17-MON 21 ENGLAND v WEST INDIES T INVESTEC 5 DAYS Thu 24

MCC Corporate Cricket Day

MCC 1 day

Wed 30-Sat 2

Middlesex v Sussex

LVCC 4 days

Sun 3

Middlesex v Netherlands

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Tue 5-Fri 8

Middlesex v Somerset

LVCC 4 days

Sun 10

Middlesex v Lancashire

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Wed 13

Middlesex v West Indians

Tourist 1 day

Thu 14

Middlesex v Surrey

T20

Sat 16

Oxford v Cambridge

Sun 17

Middlesex v Sussex

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from past greats such as Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman. Other highlights include the players' Dressing Rooms with the renowned Lord's Honours Boards www.lords.org/history/honours-boards , which provide a lasting reminder of exceptional batting and bowling performances in Lord's Tests. Additional attractions at Lord's include the Tennis Court where Real Tennis, 'the game of kings' (famously enjoyed by King Henry VIII), is still played, and the MCC Indoor Cricket School www.lords.org/mcc/indoor-school - where many future Test and county stars hone their skills.Founded in the 1970s, it soon produced some of the world's finest cricketers, including Sir Ian Botham, Martin Crowe and Angus Fraser. Regular users include Middlesex players, MCC's Young Cricketers and international cricketers preparing to appear in major matches at Lord's.

Members of the public are welcome too. Facilities include a 19-yard run-up for bowlers, a variable speed bowling machine for batsmen, two-way simultaneous video recording equipment, a Supergrasse playing surface - especially for cricket, a bar & coffee shop for spectators (for tired players!) with coaching available throughout the year. Lord's, is also an ideal venue for meetings or conferences, exhibitions, wedding receptions, dinners, parties or any celebration.

From the Victorian elegance of the Pavilion to the striking lines of the Investec Media Centre, Lord's offers a wide range of facilities that allow for flexibility and creativity.Its ideal location in the heart of London and stunning vistas of the hallowed turf make Lord's a unique and popular choice for any event ■

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feature Charitable Trust has awarded more than £35 million in grants to develop sport and recreation facilities in the capital and other areas in the country where the London marathon stages events. e elite races start at 9am for women and 9.45am for men, with the London Marathon wheelchair races beginning at 9.20am and the mass race at 9.45am.

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ince the first ever London Marathon on 29th March 1981, the race has grown in size, stature and popularity ever since. Now established among the major events in the sporting calendar, the London Marathon is shown on television in more that 150 countries around the world.

As a fundraising event, there is no race in the world that comes close to the London Marathon.

Runners in the 2011 Virgin London Marathon set yet another record figure for charity fund raising when they collected £51.8 million for good causes at last year’s race , confirming the London Marathon as the largest annual one-day fund raising event in the world. With a similar total expected from this year’s runners, the total raised over 30 years since the first race in 1981 will reach more than £500 million!

An iconic image of the event is the thousands of runners traipsing the streets to raise money for charity, many in fancy dress, hoping to stand out as a rhino, football mascot, giant tree, or escaped convict. More than three quarters of competitors now run for a good cause and a third of all entry places are offered by charitable organisations.

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David Weir and Amanda McGrory will defend their Virgin London Marathon titles against the strongest fields ever assembled for the elite wheelchair races. Weir is aiming to match the six London Marathon titles won

by British Paralympic legend Dame Tanni Grey -ompson when he makes his 12th consecutive appearance in the race.

Celebrities lined up to take part this year include: chefs Michel Roux, Gordon Ramsey, Tom Aiken and Tony Tobin, Will Young, DJ's Neil 'Doctor ' Fox, Mark Goodier and Charlie Hedges, Callum Best, Ben Fogle, Katie Price, Nadia Sawahla and EastEnders stars Danielle Harold and Neil McDermott.

Some advice to those that wish to go along and support and cheer on the brave runners, many roads are closed on race day, so the best way to get around is using the London Underground, South Eastern and Docklands Light Railway (DLR), who lay on extra services especially.

Remember, the trains will be busy all day – expect it to be like rush hour. You’ll probably have to queue at some stations and the tube lines may be forced to shut temporarily throughout the day to help ease the crowds.

For more details go to www.virginlondonmarathon.com

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n leaving school Neil Harkness joined an Independent Family Jewellers in Bournemouth, where he began developing his customer-related skills, simultaneously commencing absorbing knowledge about Diamonds, precious stones and silverware.

Later Mr Harkness moved to a Quality National Jewellers in London, taking on more responsibility buying, selling and managing sta. At this time Mr Harkness formed many connections which are still invaluable to this day. Neil then became Assistant Manager in R E Porter Jewellers, Bournemouth, and was responsible for the buying of Secondhand and Antique Silver and Jewellery.

Mr Harkness was inspired by his Great-uncle – the late Mr R E Porter, who founded Porters, and Portique (formerly of Bournemouth). In 1997 Neil bought Portique, keeping it in the family as a Quality Independent Jewellers.

As Neil continues to develop Portique in Wimborne, he is adamant about maintaining professional standards, and assures this to his customers by being registered with the National Association of Goldsmiths.

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Being an Independent Family Jewellers is important to Neil. He enthusiastically encourages Mary his daughter in the business.

Having obtained her Professional Jewellers Diploma she is consolidating here knowledge and is a vibrant asset. Along with his wife, Elizabeth, and his other daughters, the whole family are involved both on the shop floor, and behind the scenes.

Neil enjoys individually selecting each piece of jewellery, from the Asscher-cut Diamond, the Burmese Ruby, the stunning Aquamarine, to the Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch, Sapphire and Diamond target Ring, and the Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, all these and many more make the window a ‘veritable feast for the eye.’ e past year has seen a big increase in Art-Deco influences, both with coloured stones and Diamonds. e outstanding quality and craftsmanship of this fabulous era is well represented through both the Art-Deco style modern pieces and the fabulous second-hand pieces carefully selected by Neil.

Mr. Harkness has a keen eye for fine quality and good workmanship of all pieces. His Diamonds are well proportioned, high grade colour and clarity, and of a good finish. All Diamonds are conflict free.

Aswel as high standards when it comes to buying and selling, Neil is also able to offer a wide range of services to his customers.

All work is carried out by highly skilled craftspeople, recognised for consistently high standards of workmanship.

e repair services available include Clocks, Watches, Pearl rethreading, Jewellery Repairs/ restorations, Silver repairs and replating. A valuation service is also available wether its Probate, Family Divisions or Insurance purposes.

A personal yet professional service is what Neil and the family pride themselves on, ensuring time is spent with each customer before, during and after a sale.

Over the past 40 years, Neil has enjoyed the challenge of suiting each individual with that personal piece of Jewellery, and the resulting pleasure of the customer. He eagerly anticipates continuing this, and taking the business forward with the continued support of his loyal customers.

1. Antique Pearl & Diamond Brooch 2. Fine Quality Burmese Ruby 3st 3. Sapphire & Diamond Target Ring 4. Art Deco Style Emerald & Diamond Ring 5. 18ct Bumble Bee Brooch with Sapphire Eyes 42 East Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DX. Tel: 01202 884282 ■

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With a cool Britannia theme to support the key 2012 summer events such as the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the renowned Beales’ Girls Night Out event returns to the store to present the very best in glitz and glamour to a ticketed audience of five hundred. Backing Dorset’s children hospice Julia’s House, the Girls Night Out evening will feature a catwalk celebration of the latest spring and summer style, beauty makeovers and skincare advice opportunities, style demonstrations, bra-fitting guidance as well as complimentary champagne and canapés.

Ticket holders will be able to find out about the fundamental looks for this season. e spring and summer collections are full of feminine style statements including florals, sugary pastel shades, sunshine yellow, ‘Brit chic’ red, white and blue colours as well as fabrics such as lace and chiffon. Meanwhile, men attending will not be disappointed as trends include lightweight fabrics such as linen, bold printed shirts and British heritage tailoring and tweeds.

Models will parade the catwalk to show off the latest in-store fashion brands

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including the latest ranges in the Beales womenswear label ‘GEM’, the ‘Broadbents and Boothroyds Casualwear’ for men, both designed by fashion icon George Davies, as well as Beales own label ‘BEALES est 1881, Made in England’.

Lin Hudswell, community fundraising manager of Julia’s House, says: “is is such a fabulous event and so touching that Beales and their customers use this night to show how much they care for the children of Julia’s House. Support like this means the world to us and without it we just couldn’t provide the care we do to these critically ill children and their families.”

Tony Brown, CEO of Beales, adds: “Fashion is all about glamour, style and above all, detail, all of which will be offered at our Girls Night Out event in May. e event has raised almost £35,000 for charity since it launched in spring 2009 and once again we are pleased to be making a donation to Julia’s House from our 2012 spring and summer show. We look forward to welcoming fashion fans from across the region.”

Tickets are priced at £12.50 and guests will receive up to 20 per cent off selected purchases on the evening (full details available in store). Tickets are available by calling the hotline on 01202 405200 or can be purchased in-store at customer services.

THE EVENING AT A GLANCE: ● Catwalk showcase with key trends and looks for spring and summer. Starts at 7.30pm ● Nail Clinic by Mavala ● Visit Dior’s guest make-up artist ● Get the latest make-up techniques and tips from Beales’ latest in-store brand Laura Mercier ● Skin consultations ● Spring makeovers ● Bra-fitting guidance on second floor ● Music entertainment on the ground, first and second floors ● Up to 20 per cent off selected items on the evening.

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GRACE Grace is our leading lady, poised, perfect and pure. e radiance emanating from Grace is effortless and captivating.

Grace glows from within and this glow is projected into her style and amplified. is trend is one of opulence and luxury and of bright shining stardom. She has a natural eye for elegance and quality. Grace’s presence is effortless, she is languid, refined and perpetually glamorous without even trying. Dominating the scene is done with graceful ease.

Hair style is an exceptionally premium finish with bright, glowing shine and a fluid, languid texture. is look is very, very, expensive, which reflects the luxury and opulence of Grace’s persona. e tone of the hair is pure and the shine creates an almost liquid effect.

“Hair colour is soft and light with a warm glow radiating like a halo. e hair moves in unison, as one entity, languid, flowing and luxurious.” Becky (Stylists) from Scissors in Westbourne SCISSORS SALON OFFER A FULL IN-DEPTH COLOUR AND STYLE CONSULTATION TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT CALL THE NEAREST SCISSORS SALON Scissors Christchurch - 01202 483408 GRACE

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or Spring/Summer 2012 the big hair trend for the season is Hot Drama - exciting prêt-a-porter interpretations of the Wella Professionals Trend Vision 2012 trends Blaze and Grace. Contrasting the fiery passion of Blaze with the shimmering warmth of Grace, Scissors is preparing to blow clients minds with this exciting new colour collection that takes its lead direct from the confident women seen on the catwalk shows for Spring/Summer 2012. HOT DRAMA is not for the faint hearted and we are all very excited. “ere is something for everyone with the new HOT DRAMA trend, but a detailed consultation with your colourist and stylist is very important. All our colourists and stylists at Scissors have been highly trained to know what suits people’s skin types so their knowledge and expertise will ensure your finished look not only suits you but also your lifestyle.” Comments Johan de Hollander (Franchisee) at Scissors in Bournemouth BLAZE Blaze is the fiery diva that steals the show with her burning desire for attention. ere are strong Latin influences running through Blaze’s veins which contribute to her hot temper and roaring passion. Hair has taken on a graphic statement style, oozing with excitement and experimenting with daring shapes. e style is abrupt and sharp with a high gloss finish that shouts ‘look at me’.

For Blaze, a hair style is a way of commanding attention so the wilder and bolder the better.

“Hair colour shines and reflects the light giving a sharp, hot feel.

Bright colors also feature here, the idea of black, grey and fuchsia is a very, very, strong statement. is flash of bright color maintains the playful streak of Blaze while the dark tones ensure a sultry demeanour.” Carla Martin (Colourist) from Scissors in Ferndown

Scissors Poole - 01202 674395 Scissors Ringwood - 01425 473784 Scissors New Milton - 01425 610958 Scissors Westbourne - 01202 761259 Scissors Winton - 01202 532562 Blaze and Grace is suited to any woman who wants to be one step ahead of the trend. Someone who wants their clothes and hair to be bang on trend wants a hair style and colour to match. With a consultation your colourist and stylist could provide you with ideas on which trend to opt for but also how small or big a commitment you would like. Remember one small change could make a huge difference to your overall appearance. “ese new trends are unique and are set to hit the high street this Spring/Summer. I especially like that anyone can benefit from both the trends and at Scissors we pride ourselves on listening to your hair needs to ensure the finished style is right for you.” Barry Stephens (Franchisee) from Scissors in Winton New colour and a new style can only mean one thing a new woman. Everyone around you will see a new confident you and you’ll be leading the high street in the new hair trends of the season thanks to Scissors.

To find out more about Scissors or to find your nearest Scissors Salon visit www.scissors.co.uk ■

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et together with your favourite people this summer and host a tea party in aid of Breast Cancer Care. e charity's Strawberry Tea campaign, sponsored by Seasonal Berries, which represents the strawberry growers of Britain, raises money to support the 50,000 people who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. From the comfort of your own front room or back garden, to the local park or office canteen, anywhere goes for a Strawberry Tea. Or why not turn your next book club meeting or Zumba class into a Strawberry Tea event? All you need to do is buy or bake some cakes, add some British strawberries, put the kettle on and away you go. A donation from your guests will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Care's Ambassador, Meera Syal, is encouraging people to hold their own Strawberry Tea. She says, "I was just 19 when my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Luckily she's going strong now but it was a terrifying time and there's not a day that goes by when I don't get choked up about her illness. at's why I support Breast Cancer Care. ey are truly wonderful and they're there for people, and their families, every step of the way as they deal with the disease. But they really need help to continue their work. So go on, throw a

Strawberry Tea this summer.

A perfect excuse to eat cake and gorgeous British strawberries with your favourite people!"

In the UK, someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every 10 minutes. However big or small your Strawberry Tea event, every penny raised will enable Breast Cancer Care to continue providing free expert information and professional support to anyone affected by this life threatening disease.

Register now for a free Strawberry Tea fundraising pack full of ideas and tips to make your event the highlight of the summer. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk/ strawberry or call 0870 164 9422.

Breast Cancer Care When breast cancer and its treatment overshadow everything, we see the woman underneath. Breast Cancer Care is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to providing emotional and practical support for anyone affected. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.

British Summer Fruits British Summer Fruits is an organisation that represents 90% of the berry growers in the UK. It funds and manages the Seasonal Berries campaign.

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survey by Superdrug has revealed that women spend an average of 330 days of their lives applying make-up and with a million stresses weighing us down, we want foundation formulas that are quick, easy to use and actually benefit our skin when applied. Foundation is for most women as much of their daily routine as brushing their teeth, so I’ve picked some of the best new foundations to ensure you can find your perfect match.

BEST FOR DULL, UNEVEN SKIN ick, caked on foundation can often accentuate your flaws so today’s foundation formulas are more natural-looking, with flawless skin best achieved by using a ‘less is more’ method. If you are looking for a unified complexion radiates luminousity, L’Oréal Paris have introduced new Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation (£10.99, available nationwide) in six wearable shades designed to instantly illuminate the skin. Using Liquid Light Technology™, the formula allows the skin’s own light to shine through so you glow with inner radiance. Your skin will stay hydrated for up to 24 hours with lightweight coverage and a velvet touch finish. If you are looking instead to disguise imperfections, then new Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation (£10.99, Superdrug) maybe the answer to your prayers. is new generation of liquid foundation melts into the skin and contains 3 micronized colour concealing pigments designed to correct blemishes, diminish dark circles and eradicate redness. I also highly recommend myface cosmetics mymix foundation (£12.99, Boots) for its high pigment formulation correct uneven skintone.

Available in three foundation shades in each fair, medium and med/dark category, you are left with a modern retouched finish that matches perfectly to your complexion.

BEST FOR OILY SKIN Previously oily and combinations skins have been lumped into the same category, but now companies like Clinique and Clarins are recognising the need for foundation formulas that work in harmony with each skin type. Clinique’s new Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup (£21.50, available nationwide) launching at the beginning of May, is specially formulated for oily skin to control shine throughout the day. Using patented technology to resist sweat, the ultra-light gel-cream formula feels refreshing and silky on the skin to maintain a fresh look all day. Clarins’ Ever Matte Foundation SPF 15 (£24,

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clarins.co.uk) uses an exclusive plant based ‘Skin Detox’ complex to balance shine and tighten pores whilst still giving day-long comfort and stay-fresh coverage. Chrysin halts sebum production at the source whilst extracts of algae form a hydrofilm to reduce dehydration so skin appears smoother and more radiant.

BEST FOR COMBINATION SKIN Revolutionary formulas for combination skins now control oily areas whilst hydrating dry, tight patches to ensure a fresh, semi-matte finish. Chanel’s Perfection Lumière (£36, chanel.com) encompasses a new technology: the Perfect Skin Affinity Complex. is is a flexible and adhesive biopolymer that ideally takes the form of the skin and adapts to its every movement, forming an invisible and comfortable second skin for impeccable daylong hold. Both moisturising and mattifying, this fluid make-up comes in 16 shades and different undertones e.g.yellow, for a real tone-matching result, which is lightweight and buildable. Also perfect for combination skins is Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW (£24.50, benefitcosmetics.co.uk) from Benefit. is oil-free formula has a hydrating complex that helps to plump up skin along with vitamin C & E known to prevent signs of ageing. Available in 9 shades and with an SPF25, Hello Flawless delivers instant results to leave you looking flawless in a flash.

BEST FOR MATURE SKIN As we age our complexions become thirsty and lines and wrinkles appear, so you need foundations that cover without drawing attention to imperfections. By Terry’s Sheer Expert (£44, spacenk.co.uk) provides adjustable coverage and disguises signs of fatigue. Infused with hyaluronic acid, this perfecting fluid plumps up skin for an instant ‘Lift-Up’ effect. Futuristic, breakthrough I.M.C.® Intensive Mimetic Camouflage technology, acts like Photoshop in a tube, to deliver a natural satin finish. Reinventing the tinted moisturiser is natural skincare specialist Liz Earle, with Sheer Skin Tint SPF15 (£21, lizearle.com). Rich and creamy like a foundation, yet lightweight, this glides effortlessly onto the skin to enhance natural skin tones. Enriched with botanicals vitamin E, avocado and borage, skin is left looking naturally dewy and perfectly hydrated.

Finally, there is an innovative, all-in-one moisturising skin essential that preps, primes, tints, illuminates and protects the skin. Make-up maestro Jemma Kidd along with leading skincare technologists developed Skin Rescue Bio-Complex Veil SPF15 (£32, jemmakidd.com) as part of her pro line. With an anti-ageing complex to stimulate collagen production, antioxidants to help repair age-related skin damage and skin elasticity and a blend of botanicals to improve micro-circulation, this is the ultimate multi-tasker ■

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Running ONE OF LIFE'S GREAT SIMPLICITIES IT'S EASY TO JUST BUY SOME RUNNING SHORTS AND TRAINERS, AND GET OUT OF THE DOOR WHENEVER YOU CAN. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS A LITTLE MORE TO IT THAN THAT! Running is one of the best forms of exercise, not only for getting fit but for weight control too.

A 30-minute run, three to four times a week, trims your waistline, strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves muscle tone and definition, and installs a positive mental attitude. Running can also be a great social activity.

Here is some essential running advice that you may need in the key areas of training, clothing, shoes and injury prevention.

TRAINING STAGE ONE Make sure you warm up, stretch and cool down for every run. ● Don’t make the mistake of trying to do too much running too soon. Start off very gently and remember that if you cannot hold a conversation when you are running, you are pushing yourself too hard.

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Don’t worry about how hard you are running or whether you are doing enough, just get out and establish the routine first. After about a month of your training, your consistency should start to feel like a habit.

STAGE TWO At this point you might consider about involving a professional.

Find a recommended personal trainer to progress your running training at the right rate for you. If you don’t belong to a gym then find a freelance trainer that will come out to your house. is doesn’t have to be incredibly expensive just a couple of visits and they will write you a plan and show you different running techniques. ● Set yourself a running goal! is will be great for your motivation.

Beginners are advised to start off with a 5k race as their first goal. ● Alternatively, you could download a running training plan compiled by a professional coach to get you started.

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RUNNING CLOTHING As a new runner, the first words you should add to your running clothing vocabulary are ‘wick’ and ‘wicking’. is is how fabric deals with the moisture (i.e. the sweat) the body creates. A good piece of running clothing must transport moisture away from the body towards the outside environment, so even with intensive sweating you can feel comfortable and dry. e piece of clothing should also be able to regulate body temperature; this doesn’t mean it comes with a hot or cold switch that you can turn off and on at your leisure! You should try to layer your clothing so you’re able to adapt to the weather as it changes.

NUTRITION FOR RUNNERS At first, you do not need to make radical changes to your diet.

However, as your training increases, it will place additional nutritional demands on your body. You need to fuel your body with the right, nutritious and balanced diet to provide it with all the essential nutrients it requires to enable you to perform at your best.

During running exercise the working muscles use stored energy, and the two main fuels the body has stored are carbohydrate and fat. e body’s reserves of carbohydrate (glycogen in the muscles) are limited, but the body’s reserves of fat are less limited. When you become tired it is usually to do with the depletion of the glycogen reserves in the muscles.

Carbohydrate is the most important fuel for an active person, starting out running. It is stored in the muscles as glycogen. To maintain your energy stores you need to keep your glycogen stores topped up each day. e best way to do this is to have a low-fat, high-carbohydrate snack or light meal two to three hours before exercise, and then your stomach has time to empty before physical activity. Start refuelling your energy stores as soon as you have finished exercising - how much you need will depend on the length of time you have been exercising.

It is really important to drink before, during and after a run waiting until you are thirsty is not advisable, as you will be dehydrated by then.

For most active people, selecting a wide variety of foods from each of the five major foods groups will ensure an adequate consumption of all the essential nutrients required by the body.

INJURY PREVENTION FOR RUNNERS Many people start running with the greatest of intentions, only to be struck down by injury a few weeks into their training regime. is is an unfortunate and unnecessary setback, which can be prevented or at least the risk reduced, by taking a few simple precautionary steps: ● Ensure you are running in the correct running shoes for your running style and bodyweight. ● Always carry out a thorough warm up before exercise, which should leave you slightly sweaty and your body prepared for the upcoming activity. ● Ensure correct and adequate stretching is incorporated into your training regime, including at least one session of stretching away from your running sessions. Avoid the temptation to run too far and too fast before your body is ready for it; overloading the tissues, can lead to injury. ● Seek advice with regards to your correct running posture and any muscle imbalances. It’s easier to prevent an injury than it is to treat one once it has occurred. ● is also means that you don’t have to take time out of your fitness regime to recover, and spares you all that pain!

Be sensible, literally taking one step at a time. If you are aiming to race, start with a 5k, then you can progress to a 10 mile race, Half Marathon and if you are aiming for the top?

WHY RUN THE VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON? e London Marathon has grown into one of the world's truly iconic races, whether running on behalf of a charity, or trying to beat a personal best, running the Virgin London Marathon is a sensational and life-changing experience.

For many people, running a marathon is a lifetime ambition with months of hard training going into an immense 26.2 mile race.

Offering wonderful scenery, supportive crowds, and even the possibility of appearing on national television, the Virgin London Marathon boasts the best possible backdrop to an inspiring and life-affirming event that will stay with runners forever.

Each year the London Marathon creates thousands of inspiring charity stories, as runners in fancy dress costumes fight against the odds to complete the epic race and meet their fundraising promises.

With large crowds cheering them on to glory, it can be an emotional experience for all.

With its perfect combination of inspirational charity stories, inclusivity and ever-enthusiastic spectators, there has never been a better time to run the Virgin London Marathon. In offering a breathtaking experience for running beginners and professionals alike, the marathon certainly provides a day out that you won't want to forget in a hurry!

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TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC WITH A SELECTION OF LIGHTS, FROM CHANDELIERS TO LAMPS, TO SUIT EVERY SETTING. GABRIELLE FAGAN FINDS OUT HOW TO BANISH THE GLOOM.

By Gabrielle Fagan

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ights, camera, action - the new focus for interiors is on lighting which transforms rooms into stunning settings.

In recent years, designers have turned the spotlight on everything from pendants to the humble table lamp - and the effects are magical.

Myriad influences have inspired designs, including flights of fancy featuring pets and jungle creatures, the equipment used on film sets and in photographers' studios, and, naturally, glamour with crystal and bling adorning even simple shades.

While designers set the trend, it comes at a price. But these days the high street is quick to follow with affordable replicas so there's no need to feel left in the dark if your budget's tight.

Follow the lighting lead of the Prime Minister's wife, Samantha Cameron, who recently paid only a couple of hundred pounds for a reproduction of a classic Arco floor lamp, shunning the £1,600 price tag for an original.

"Samantha Cameron's not alone in choosing a reproduction of a classic," says David Gutfreund, managing director of Iconic Lights which sells the reproduction version.

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designers and architects specify reproduction products, particularly during the current challenging economic times.

"Only people with more money than sense would pay as much as six times more for the same thing. I believe if the designer Castiglioni was alive today, he would approve of our reproduction, and find it hard to tell the difference."

Here's my guide to the best designer buys and their money-saving equivalents on the high street.

TAKE THE FLOOR Floor lamps languished in the shade for years, but they're enjoying huge popularity again

because they're so versatile and decorative.

Splurge: A design classic, the dramatic Flos Arco Silver Floor Light, with its white marble base, designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1962, is £1,615 from Heal's.

Save: Samantha Cameron bought the Arco Floor lamp, £250 from Iconic Lights.

Oversized 'Anglepoise-style' floor lamps are also ultra-fashionable.

Splurge: Autograph Extra Large Task Light Floor lamp, £199 from Marks & Spencer.

Save: Orlando Adjustable floor lamp, £39.99 from Homebase.

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LET IT BLING For full-on glamour, nothing beats a chandelier as a focal point in a room.

A glittering vintage-style crystal or glass creation does not have to be confined to a period setting - it can add a touch of decadence in a cool, contemporary space.

Splurge: e Helena large ceiling spiral pendant, £850 (currently on offer at £595), is a stunner from Laura Ashley.

Save: Mimic the sparkle with a mini Astoria easy-fit pendant, £39.99, from Homebase.

Alternatively, the new kid on the block is the Shadelier: a shade incorporating delicate hanging crystals. It could suit any setting.

Splurge: A Leo Black Easy-fit ceiling beaded pendant, with frosted glass droplets and a metallic gold lining, available in black or white, £80 from Laura Ashley (currently on offer from £56).

Save: A Shadelier, £39.50, with a tiered droplet display handing from a black or red shade, Marks & Spencer.

PHOTO SHOOT Poseurs and movie buffs won't be able to resist lights which could have come straight off a film set.

Splurge: Authentic Models Marconi spotlight, on a tripod, £1,011 from Occa-Home.

Save: A Cover floor lamp, £289, is a more pared-down version but still does the business, from BoConcept.

For those who like their style more elegant than studio, sleek tripod lamps with shades could be winners.

Save: Get hooked on the look with a Rhino wall lamp, £89, Graham & Green.

Splurge: A Fifties-style Tripod lamp, with a black shade, £179 from Graham & Green (matching table lamp available).

Available mid-November.

Save: Gunmetal Chrome Tripod floor lamp, £125, Marks & Spencer.

BRIGHT IDEAS Table lamps are like jewellery for the home: essential accessories which can add colour, light and character to rooms. ey may be small but they pack a mighty lighting punch.

FIND THE LIGHT Hanging clusters of lights are the new chic take on pendant lights.

Splurge: Metallics add both shine and glamour. A Sonia table lamp, with a silver base, £90, from John Lewis, is a classic.

Splurge: A 12-light pendant cluster ceiling light, with glossy black shades, £199, Marks & Spencer. Available by mail order.

Save: Clusta Seven-light ceiling light, £55.98, B&Q.

Save: Colours by B&Q Massalia Ceramic lamp with a silver coating, £29.98. A gold version is available for £39.98.

Alternatively, get pops of colour from table lamps with shades and bases matched in jewel-bright shades.

DARE TO BARE Light bulbs are having their moment and appearing unadorned as lamps in their own right. While low-energy bulbs show off your eco-credentials, these show off your style credentials.

Splurge: Kartell Cindy Table lamp, £145, comes in purple, bronze and platinum, from John Lewis.

Splurge: Jensen clear bulb pendant lights, a cluster of nine, £230, from John Lewis.

Save: Show you're plugged into the look with a simple Watt table lamp, £40, which sports a single bulb, John Lewis.

BEAST BUYS Hunt down the safari style or take on a pet that's trouble-free with lights that are wildly imaginative.

Splurge: A black Moooi rabbit

lamp, with a black shade and gold interior, has emerged as a designer must-have for those who probably wouldn't let a real animal near their immaculate home. It's £341 from Occa-Home.

Save: Rabbit fans on a budget would find it hard to resist a Bunny Lamp, £35, Next.

Alternatively, bag an exotic beast to lend a little jungle fever to a room.

Save: A Titania anodised aluminium table lamp, £14.98, comes in a variety of shades, 1. AUTHENTIC MODELS MARCONI SPOTLIGHT, ON A TRIPOD, £1,011, OCCA-HOME. 2. HELENA LARGE CEILING SPIRAL PENDANT, £850, LAURA ASHLEY 3. MINI ASTORIA EASY-FIT PENDANT, £39.99 4. LEO BLACK EASY-FIT CEILING BEADED PENDANT, £80, LAURA ASHLEY

Splurge: A Kito Antelope wall light, glows from within and casts bewitching shadows on a wall, £155, Graham & Green.

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hen Mr Peters suddenly had his pension allowance cut he was tasked with finding a way to fill the financial void. After discovering that a close friend was generating both electricity and income from a solar photovoltaic panel system installed by Solar Fusion Mr Peters decided to enquire further.

“I lost just over a £1000 a year in my state pension so I had to start thinking of ways I could recoup some of that money,” said Mr Peters.

“A friend of ours had solar energy installed just over a year ago and he told us what kind of money he was recouping. He was very pleased at what solar power had done for him.”

A consultant from Solar Fusion conducted a free-no-obligation survey of Mr and Mrs Peters’ three bedroom bungalow to find out if solar energy would be a feasible option for the property.

“We contacted Solar Fusion and were visited by one of their consultants,” said Mr Peters.

“We had a couple of quotations but we preferred the gent from Solar Fusion for many reasons.”

Mrs Peters was initially sceptical as to the benefits of solar energy. “I just didn’t think that it was worth the risk of the initial outlay, but when you know someone that has had it for a year and has been receiving

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the benefits, it makes the decision to look into it a bit deeper a lot easier,” she said.

“Our friends had the proof that the system worked.”

Solar Fusion oversees the installation of two types of solar panel system, one for generating hot water (thermal), the other electricity (photovoltaic).

Following discussion a photovoltaic system was chosen

by Mr and Mrs Peters and a date for the installation was agreed. “I was informed that on the day the installers would arrive between eight and nine, they actually arrived a few minutes early,” said Mr Peters.

“All of the installers were very pleasant and got on with what they had to do and how they had to do it. One of the chaps also discussed with me where the best place on the roof for the panels was,” he added.

A few hours later the installation was complete. “If the system can make a difference to the annual bills and keep you steady, so that you are swallowing up some of the price increases all of the time, then that has to be a good thing,” said Mrs Peters Solar Fusion is a Bournemouth-based company that specialises in providing solar energy systems for generating hot water and electricity. Established in 2004, Solar Fusion has grown to become one of the most knowledgeable and respected solar energy companies in the United Kingdom. “We pride

ourselves in not only the quality of our work but also the excellent customer service that we provide,” said managing director Michael Byrne.

To arrange a free, no-obligation survey for your property and to discover how solar energy could benefit you please contact Solar Fusion: 0800 87 66 995.

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In all but exceptional circumstances, new gas boilers have, by law, to be condensing ones. ey're the most energy efficient because they recover heat from the gasses that escape through the flue. ere are different types of condensing boiler, though.

Traditional-style (system or open-vent) boilers store hot water in a cylinder (usually housed in the airing cupboard), while combi boilers heat the water on demand.

With a combi, you save space and because the water is heated pretty much instantly, you don't have to plan ahead to get hot water.

If, however, your household uses a lot of hot water and your home has multiple bathrooms, or it has low mains water pressure, a boiler with a cylinder may be more suitable. Your installer will be able to advise you.

It's illegal for anyone other than an installer registered with Gas Safe Register to fit or work on a gas boiler.

At www.gassaferegister.co.uk, you can check if an installer's registered and find registered installers in your area.

It's obviously best to go with an installer who's been recommended to you, but failing that, ask for references or look for customer feedback online.

Replacing a gas boiler usually costs between around £2,000 and £3,000, including the cost of the boiler itself.

A registered installer will be able to ensure that their work complies with building regulations, as it must by law, and should provide you with a certificate when the new boiler is fitted, which you may need when you sell your home.

All gas boilers should be serviced annually - with a new boiler, this may be necessary to extend the manufacturer's warranty.

"Even if your boiler is not that old," says Bridges, "it is important that it has an annual inspection from a qualified engineer to make sure it is running at its most efficient."

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et those jobs done with a little help from DIY guru Julia Gray. is week: how to reduce energy bills by having energy-efficient boilers at homes.

Replacing your home's boiler can be an expensive and disruptive business, but if the boiler's old, it's well worth it.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, swapping an old boiler for an A-rated condensing one - and upgrading the heating controls at the same time - could reduce your fuel bills by up to around £300 a year and will slash your home's CO2 emissions.

"An ageing heating system of 15 years old or more may actually be wasting as much as 30p of every pound spent on heating your home or water," says Martyn Bridges of boiler manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group.

"Older boilers are also likely to have a standing pilot light, which could be costing in the region of £50-£60 per year."

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For more tips and information, visit www.boileradvice.com PRODUCT OF THE WEEK I recently had a couple of awkward holes to fill in a wall and doorframe, and found Fix It Bonding Putty (£5.99, www.jmldirect.com) worked brilliantly for the job.

You get two 60g tubes of putty in a packet (just cut off how much you need), plus a latex glove to wear while you knead the putty and mould it into shape.

You have five to 10 minutes working time, one hour until it sets and 24 hours before it's fully set, then you can paint it and drill into it - it's as solid as a rock.

It can be used on all kinds of materials, including wood, metal, glass, PVC and concrete, and can be put to all sorts of uses, such as plugging leaks, mending things and sticking missing tiles, so it's really useful around the home.

HOW-TO TIP e Energy Saving Trust says that fitting a British Standard insulation jacket around your boiler's hot-water cylinder will save you around £40 a year and reduce heat loss by more than 75%, and yet the jacket should cost less than £10.

To fit the jacket, remove it from the packaging and allow it to fluff out. When it has, tie one of the straps around the cylinder (towards the top) and slide one panel underneath and up to the top of the cylinder.

Do this with all the panels and once they're roughly in place, thread the tops with the cord provided and tie it in place around the water pipe at the top of the cylinder.

Ensure that the panels are evenly spaced and then secure the other straps, but don't over tighten them ■

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KARIM RASHID & BoCONCEPT A COLLABORATION OF TWO INTERNATIONAL DESIGN BRANDS For the 2012 spring collection BoConcept is proud to announce their collaboration with one of the most renowned designers of our time – Karim Rashid.

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HOUSE GARDEN THE OTTAWA DINING COLLLECTION Karim Rashid has designed a complete dining collection with BoConcept which will be available from 1 March 2012. From accessories such as cups and lamps to a dining table, chairs and sideboard, the collection offers a retrospective look over the formative years of Karim's design career, starting when he first studied design in Ottawa, Canada.

In the past Karim has often been commissioned to design one piece of furniture in isolation e.g. a chair, so his collaboration with BoConcept is even more unique as the Danish company has worked with him to create an entire dining collection.

Comments Karim; “Because BoConcept are experts in the living environment as a whole, I was commissioned to think about the entire dining experience - from the micro to the macro. As a result the creative process has been even more exciting than usual and the finished range is very diverse, from a cup to a table, to lighting and the floor. e Ottawa collection will enable people to reinvent their whole dining environment.”

March 2012. It is the result of a close collaboration between two global design brands, both of which started out in small Northern towns and share a love of beautiful design with high level functionality and accessibility. In short, the Ottawa collection reflects urban, contemporary living and is guaranteed to fly off the shelves.

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ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK WITH BOCONCEPT Karim and BoConcept are a worthy match, both have a strong global presence with Karim having worked in over 35 countries and BoConcept being available in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Explains Karim; ’I have followed BoConcept since their first store opened in Paris in 1993 and it has always been a company I admired. It felt like divine intervention when I met them in Milan and we decided to embark on this project together. BoConcept makes quality, progressive designs and most importantly they make great furniture accessible through their global presence and competitive prices.

Accessibility is really important to me as it enables more consumers to live with contemporary design’.

THE ENHANCEMENT OF OUR LIVES e vision of creating furniture that simplifies and elevates our lives is a shared passion that is expressed in the new Ottawa collection where furnishings provide character and style yet remain functional and comfortable. e new Ottawa collection by Karim Rashid will bring a complete dining room set to BoConcept stores worldwide from 1

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ome years ago I had a large oil-on-canvas portrait of a lady, obviously of noble background and, in her day – that is of the later 17century – of considerable beauty. It was a fine example of a typical set piece of time; she is holding, rather dramatically, a scantily clad child who clearly wants to play with a small dog, and all are within swathes of luxurious drapes. In a well-preserved condition and in its original carved wood and gilt frame, it was not long before it caught the eye of someone who recognises a good picture. A deal was struck and the picture was delivered and hung in a place just made for it. And so began one of those great friendships that grow from common interests, although this buyer had enjoyed a few more interests than I, and I thought mine were varied enough. e customer and later to become friend was Laszlo Grof, a beguiling Hungarian who arrived in England in 1956 and without any English found employment first as a cook and then as a steel worker in an iron foundry, then into the mine as an explosives expert. Next came a spell as a furniture maker for Messrs Gomme in High Wycombe working on their famous ‘G Plan’ range, before turning his hand to running his own chicken farm. Settling down to become a qualified accountant Laszlo then went to Oxford to receive a degree with honours in history and has just completed his 8th tour of Transylvania lecturing on his favourite subject, the history of cartography. In this field Laszlo is one of the leading authorities on ancient maps with a collection envied by museums and connoisseurs all over the world.

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remarked on two contemporary paintings hanging in the same room as the lady with the child and dog. ey had an instant appeal in the colourful and atmospheric representation of rural Hungary, full of light and shadows.

Zoltan explained that the Impressionist movement had and still has an important influence in Hungary and a leading exponent is the artist Zoltan Grof – no relation – who painted the two I was admiring.

ZOLTAN'S SUNDAY AFTERNOON

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when I’ve been playing, both with a small group and with the Sticky Wicket Big Band Drum Spectacular which we put on at e Stables in Wavenden, the jazz Mecca established by the

late and much lamented John Dankworth and his still-singing wife the fabulous Cleo Lane.

So time spent with Laszlo is never silent and while visiting him last year I noticed and

Zoltan’s technique of using enamel-oil, give his paintings the power of colour achieved by traditional oils, with the luminescence of light and shade created by the modern medium of lacenamel.

Zolton developed his skills and love of the medium as a student. e impressionist traditions of the famous Hungarian Nagybanya School which was founded as an artist’s colony in 1896 by Simon Hollosy, was the spark from which Zoltan developed his passion and skills to produce the vibrant and atmospheric paintings. In 2001 Zoltan was commissioned to create 24 large scale pictures for UNESCO, each commemorating the cities, towns and villages given World UNESCO status. His paintings are in numerous private collections in Hungary and abroad. At the time of writing we are holding an exhibition of Zoltan’s work in the grand Bedford Room at Woburn Abbey, the first we hope of many. We all meet fascinating people from time to time but there can be few occupations like mine where you have the opportunity to learn just how fascinating they really are and how they act as catalysts for other people with varying talents in such disparate fields.

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SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS PRESENT THEIR FIRST WALLPAPER COLLECTION BRINGING A LUMINOUS CRYSTALLINE DIMENSION TO INTERIORS.

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ith these dazzling designs and the company’s recently developed technological innovation resulting in the new look Crystal Strata, Swarovski Elements lives up to its exceptional reputation for innovation and craftsmanship.

Designed by British wallpaper designer Karen Beauchamp in collaboration with the Swarovski Elements in-house design team, the collection has proved an exciting means of pushing the boundaries and turning design concepts into wallpaper reality. e finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski are shown on backgrounds of exquisite flock, mirror-like foil and layered ink giving the effect of metallic leather. Swarovski Elements shimmer as light plays across the wall refracted by the multi-faceted colored crystals, Cabochon pearls and Crystal Strata integrated into the designs. e collection comprises 9 wallpapers embellished with Swarovski Elements and 2 coordinating plain wallpapers. ree of these wallpapers have a fabulous layer of crystals, the Crystal Strata, which subtly changes color creating a refined and subtle brilliance never before seen in interiors. To create the lavish crystal-spangled effects of Crystal Strata, dense layers of crystals are applied directly to sections of the designs as the wallpaper is printed for an intense 76

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and sparkling effect.

In Feather Palace, clouds of flock feathers fall from the sky and the design is interspersed with a single metallic plume every 85 cm whose strands are accentuated by Xilion crystals reflecting light for an intensely luminous effect.Available colours: * Mauve Black * Copper * French Grey * Pale Aqua Like the soft focus reflected in the romantic blurring of an antique mirror, the rectangular pane design of Versailies has the appearance of 18th century verre églomisé gilded glass fixed at each corner with a cluster of Crystal Rocks.Available colours: * Gold * Silver Plume evokes all the style, sophistication and allure of an ostrich feather in sinuous velvet flock against a background with the appearance of fine metallic leather. A hundred years ago ostrich feathers were ounce for ounce more precious than gold and here their status soars again with the quill of each 50 cm plume embellished with Cabochon pearls and Xilion crystals.Available colours: * Black * Sage * Mauve Black * French Grey * Pale Duck Egg e scintillating Jewelled Stripe in broad tone on tone velvet flock and metallic crackle is bordered, depending on the color, by a delicious line of pearls or crystals. e crackle stripe in the design

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matches the plain Oriental Crackle Texture wallpaper.Available colours: * Black Bronze * Red * French Grey * Champagne * Oyster Precious as the name suggests, Kohinoor Damask is damask with a difference. e large 85 cm design dazzles and sparkles with lavish Crystal Strata bouncing and stealing light from candles and lamps, sumptuous and magnificent with a fin de siècle feel.Available colours: * Black Copper * Magenta * Mauve * Taupe * Oyster Diamond shapes and Crystal Strata characterize this harlequin style Diamond Trellis. Each colorway explores fabulous textures including Crystal Strata, velvet flock and metallic leather effect printing accentuated with Chessboard Circle crystals.Available colours: * Copper * Sage * Petrol * Duck Egg * Oyster A fusion of luxurious elements in Cashmere - the iconic paisley design twinkles with miniature Swarovski Elements on the softest tactile flock background with a raised pile giving the impression, depending on the color, of cashmere, suede or velvet. e counterpoint design is enhanced with Swarovski Elements every 85 cm and may be hung as a straight match or a half drop. Available colours: * Grey Gold * Taupe * Oyster * Duck Egg Ruffle Silk Jaspe features fine subtle printing with layer upon layer of ink on a mica ground for a Fortuny style pleat effect. Upon closer inspection sophisticated sparkle is revealed dotted in random rows nestling between the pleats.Available colours: * Dark Grey * Bronze * Red * Taupe * Neutral Inspired by Venetian gondola mooring poles, the richly colored spiral bands of Venetian Stripe entwine with Crystal Strata as if

reflecting sunlight in the shimmering water of the lagoon. Available colours: * Charcoal Black * Black Copper * Taupe Mauve Oriental Crackle Texture has a simple crazed crackle design to accentuate the opulence of the other wallpapers in the collection and is a glorious combination of ink and paper texture. e colors match the stripe in Jewelled Stripe. Available colours: * Black Bronze * Red * French Grey * Champagne * Oyster e background wallpaper Silk Velvet Texture is designed to emphasize the artistry in the crystal designs with multi-layering of colors and a metallic appearance. e colours match the backgrounds in Plume. Available colours: * Black * Sage * Mauve * French Grey * Pale Duck Egg e dimensions of the wallpaper rolls are 52 cm x 10 metres Retail prices from £280.00 to £740.00 per roll For full contact details of our worldwide distribution partners for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS WALLPAPER please visit: www.swarovski-elements.com/wallpaper ■

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Clyde Hollett, ReCipe page SUNDAY ROAST WITH A DIFFERENCE As Easter draws closer, the great British Sunday lunch starts to be all about roast lamb. As much as the new head chef, Clyde Hollett, of the Harbar Bistro at The Harbour Heights Hotel loves a traditional British roast, he wanted to share something a little different with readers to celebrate his introduction to The Harbour Heights ……. Please enjoy.

MOROCCAN SPICED LEG OF LAMB

powder and add the cinnamon, allspice and lemon zest

SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES MARINADE TIME: 4 HOURS COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MIN

3. Mix together all ingredients well and add the olive oil until a paste forms.

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2.5 kg leg of lamb 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp whole white peppercorns ½ tsp allspice 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp paprika Zest of 1 lemon 25 mls olive oil

METHOD FOR THE SPICE RUB

1. Toast the coriander, cumin and the peppercorns over a medium heat until the smell is released. Leave to cool 2. In a pestle and mortar, grind the whole seeds to a

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MARINATING THE LAMB

1. Make several deep small cuts in the leg of lamb 2. Slice the garlic thinly and insert into the cuts made 3. Spread the rub mixture all over the lamb using your hands until it is well coated ROASTING THE LAMB

1. Pre-heat the oven to around 200 degrees centigrade, gas mark 6 2. Lightly oil the base of a roasting tray and place the marinated lamb in the centre of the pre-heated oven and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes 3. Once roasted remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-20 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted sweet potato and chargrilled

aubergine for a taste of something different.

Wine to match: Charles Van Wyk, sommelier of FJB Collection, says: “Pinot Noir is often regarded as the classic combination to complement a roast leg of lamb. e Pinot Noir grape makes a light bodied red wine which does not dominate the delicate flavours in lamb. With the Moroccan flavours in this dish, I would recommend a Pinot Noir from the Wairarapa region in New Zealand. is wine is slightly richer in style which is needed to stand up against the spicy rich flavours used in this recipe.”

Available at most Oddbin stores at £12.00 Harbar Bistro at e Harbour Heights Hotel 01202 707272 www.harbourheights.com A proud member of the FJB Collection ■

Clyde Hollett has recently been appointed as head chef to run the two AA red rosette restaurant, Harbar Bistro, at e Harbour Heights Hotel.

Clyde brings more than 15 years’ experience to a role which will see him heading a nine-strong team and taking charge of the kitchen set-up and menus.

He joins the restaurant from the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, where he played a vital role in the success of the hotel’s Grill, achieving an AA red rosette for the Highcliff Grill after only eight weeks of opening the facility and another AA red rosette after further development of the menu. His career has also seen him cook at a number of high profile events including the 2011 Hotel and Catering Show dinner, where he worked alongside celebrity chef James Martin, the British Beach Polo Championships, Henley Regatta and the Stella Artois Tennis Championships.

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he Lamb is perfectly situated at the edge of the New Forest.

Recently refurbished from top to toe, it is the epitome of a country pub with comfort & cuisine at the forefront, offering log fires,

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leather sofas & beautiful views. e best place to take a well-kept pint & watch lunch turning on a spit over an open fire pit before your very eyes.

Life Magazines went to meet the team at e Lamb to find out how they prepare

their beautiful Sunday Lunch.

Andy Jacob, Executive Chef for e Lamb as well as the other venues in the exclusive Van Hagen Leisure Group, talked us through preparing the meat for the rotisserie.

Laid out on a butchers table in front of Andy was a whole choice lamb from the beautiful Herons Farm in Coggeshall, Essex. Andy prepares ‘the beast’ as he calls it, the day before it’s to be roasted.

He begins by studding it first with a row of rosemary sprigs and then a row of garlic cloves. is pattern is repeated until the lamb looks like a piece of tasty contemporary art.

Olive oil is then drizzled over the top and rubbed in expertly along with seasoning, fennel seeds and cracked black pepper.

While Andy’s busy with the beast, the rest of the team are getting the grill ready.

Chris Lambert, Head Chef, talks us through the grill itself “ We load up the ‘pit’ with charcoal and have to wait until it’s white hot before putting the meat on the spit, the lamb will then be seared over the white coals, the coals are then moved to the edges to allow the meat to cook on a lower heat. We will also make mounds of coals under the thickest parts of the lamb so that it cooks evenly all over.”

Sous Chef Lloyd is putting whole bulbs of garlic, still in their skins, on the shelf of the charcoal grill. He explains: “We roast the garlic for 45-60 minutes until it’s really soft then we can squeeze it over the lamb as it’s on the spit giving it extra flavour.”

Andy has been a chef for 36 years and lectured at the Bournemouth & Poole College for 10 years, that’s where he first met Head Chef Chris and also Sous Chef Lloyd when they were both his students.

It’s easy to see that Andy

used to lecture, he really enjoys telling us all about how’s he’s preparing the lamb and why he’s doing what he’s doing. He explains how the charcoal grill gives the meat a very unique smoky flavour and makes it crispy.

Andy is now scoring the sides of the lamb so that as it cooks, the fat is released and bastes the meat; he says that this is vital, not just when you’re preparing lamb but also when you prepare pork.

Once the grill is at optimum roasting temperature the lamb goes on the spit and will stay there for two and a half hours before it’s ready, once cooked the meat needs to rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the juices to relax into the meat.

I ask Andy how long it takes for a pub full of hungry customers to devour a lamb and unsurprisingly it doesn’t hang around for long “By 3pm it’s gone and as well as what’s on the spit we’ll also have beef sirloin, belly of pork and local fish on the menu.”

Once all the happy customers have gone home Aaron the apprentice explains what happens to the carcass “We use it to make a stock for the next Sunday’s spit roast, the stock is used in the Rosemary jus that will accompany the lamb.”

With such a huge amount of time and team effort going into each and every Sunday lunch at e Lamb it’s not surprising that this pub has become such a popular destination for the discerning, hungry diner. After a lovely spring walk in the New Forest, it’s the perfect place to stop, relax and partake in some tasty spring lamb. e Lamb 01425 672427 www.lambwinkton.co.uk ■

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The Manor The Manor in Burton has quickly established itself as a leading restaurant in the Christchurch area, nominated for the Best Restaurant and awarded Best sunday Lunch at the Christchurch oscar’s, Andrew Jacob & his team demonstrate heart and passion for you and your family to enjoy. With beautiful rooms, a beautiful restaurant, stunning terrace gardens and a relaxing ambience The Manor is the perfect place for a function, large party or a special meal for two. The theatre kitchen presents delicious food and at the weekends the finest carvery with rare breed meats and fresh market vegetables are always on the menu.

01202 477189 www.themanorchristchurch.co.uk

The Ship The ship in Christchurch is a 17th century pub described as ‘a little gem in the heart of the town centre’ with a charming secluded garden and being situated opposite the Regent Centre makes it an ideal venue for before or after theatre dinner and drinks. The ship inn is a multi-award winning pub for good reason; our dedicated chefs present a daily changing menu of brilliant creative cuisine. on Friday & saturday nights we specialise in the finest live entertainment.

01202 474799 www.theship-christchurch.co.uk

The Lamb The Lamb in Winkton is a delightful 18th Century Coaching House perfectly situated at the edge of the new Forest. Having been recently refurbished to a high standard, The Lamb inn is the epitome of an idyllic country pub offering the best in comfort & cuisine to all its customers with log fires, leather sofas & beautiful views. The Lamb is the only place to enjoy a well kept pint & watch lunch turning on a spit over an open fire pit.

01425 672427 www.lambwinkton.co.uk

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MEETING THE DEMAND ENNIO'S BOUTIQUE HOTEL EXPANDS

2012 is another busy year for Hampshire's largest independent hospitality group, Delicious Dining. Having spent the last 2 years concentrating on developing the ever popular Banana Wharf group and undertaking a complete refurbishment of their 250 seater venue Grand Cafe, attention has now turned to expanding their hotel portfolio.

In 2009, group director

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Steve Hughes acquired the space above acclaimed restaurant Ennios, also part of the Delicious Dining Group, and sought to develop luxurious boutique accommodation on Southampton's historic waterfront. Opening just before the PSP Southampton Boat Show of the same year, Ennio's Boutique Hotel rooms were an immediate success with corporate and leisure

guests alike.

Recognising a viable gap in the local hotel industry, Ennios always set out to provide a touch of individuality and luxury combined with exceptional hospitality and warmth. Now just two and half years on, the growing success and demand of Ennio's Boutique Hotel Rooms have led to the opening of 5 additional rooms scheduled for this Spring.

Like their predecessors, much of the same design aspects will be incorporated into the new rooms, focusing on a sumptuous sleep experience in stylish surrounds. Each bedroom will again be individually designed with unique interior furnishings ensuring no one room will be the same. Recent research has proven that Southampton certainly has the demand for more accommodation facilities and the expansion of Ennio's Boutique Accommodation hopes to be a welcome addition to an already diverse hotel market.

Since opening, Ennio's Boutique Accommodation has received an unprecedented volume of positive feedback.

Reviews have highlighted that the operating partners direct involvement and hands on approach is a refreshing change and is both welcomed and appreciated by guests.

Keen to retain this reputation, partner Chris Harrison commented 'guests refer to us as a hidden gem, many customers visit us for dinner from neighbouring hotels but once they experience our famous hospitality and passion for excellence they leave as a friend and always return'.

A SELECTION OF OUR RECENT REVIEWS. GOLD MINE

What a fabulous hotel and conveniently located above a wonderful Italian Restaurant

for those that don't want to move very far. e staff were extremely helpful and courteous - nothing was too much trouble STYLISH BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH EXCELLENT RESTAURANT

Stayed here for the second time and standards are as high as ever. Luxurious rooms, very comfy bed. All Stylishly appointed. Restaurant has an extensive and varied menu.

Food was superb, staff were well trained friendly and attentive. Would recommend to all.

LOVELY HOTEL & WELCOMING STAFF A*

Very welcoming - I wanted to stay a week not just for the 1 night! Beautifully appointed, a real boutique hotel with friendly, helpful staff, really impressed. Also the breakfast is a must!

THIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL KNOWS WHAT IT'S ABOUT!

If you are staying over in Southampton in order to board a cruise ship, this exceptionally well-run boutique hotel is the ticket to get you off on the right foot.

Our room was very clean and comfortable and its fine restaurant (breakfast and dinner) would have been worth a special trip. We felt we received excellent value for our money both in the hotel and in the restaurant and owner Harry's warm hospitality and direct involvement was a significant and appreciated bonus. We would certainly stay there again and give Ennios our highest recommendation.

Prices start from £95 including breakfast, corporate rates are available on request.

All queries on availability or to make a booking should be directed to: info@ennios.co.uk 023 8022 1159 ■

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LAND FOR SALE

Great site with river views and fishing rights

LandWanted for luxury homes & apartments Land is in great demand in prime locations like Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Branksome Park, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the New Forest.

Site for 2 homes subject to planning

The Land Office helps land owners negotiate good

Whilst this property is in an elevated position with distant views, this delightful lawn is right by the river.

deals with developers and we can help find the right

Site is available, subject to planning

buyer and work with land owners from the very start.

Offers invited in the region of £1.3M

Free Initial Appraisal and Consultation • Land sold to Developers There are many different approaches to selling your valuable development site each with different merits and pitfalls.

Our initial meeting can focus on the most advantageous strategy for your circumstances.

All matters are respected as confidential and your concerns and time scale are respected throughout.

Call us today and arrange your free land appraisal In many cases, land owners prefer our developer contacts to seek planning at their own expense so you can remain free from costs and planning expenses Lance Trendall

lance@thelandoffice.co.uk

01582 461581 EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY • ENTHUSIASM

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AN EXCEPTIONAL HOME

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ituated on the water’s edge with a south westerly aspect garden adjoining the world famous Poole Harbour, boasting spectacular panoramic views encompassing the harbour, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Poole Bay and the Purbeck Hills beyond. is stunning family home is set well back from the road on Evening Hill providing a calm and peaceful setting with beautifully styled accommodation throughout. is outstanding home has direct water access together with a private jetty and slipway.

SPECIFICATION ● Electric gates to front with security entry phone system ● Beautifully maintained, secluded front garden ● Security system ● Under floor heating to ground floor accommodation with individual room controls ● Wiring for BeoLink (Bang & Olufsen) to all principal rooms ● Downstairs cloakroom with ‘Keramag’ sanitary ware ● Lounge with outlook across Poole Harbour, lower level Limestone tiled flooring and double doors to the rear terrace. ● Family room with gas fire inset to wall and double doors to the rear terrace with outlook across Poole Harbour ● Luxury ‘Poggenpohl’ fully fitted kitchen integrated ‘Miele’ appliances ‘De Dietrich’ four ring induction hob with retractable extractor hood, 1½ bowl sink unit with waste disposal and ‘Quooker’ boiling water tap ● Dining area with electric opening skylight and dual aspect bi-fold doors, open up to the rear garden providing a stunning outlook across Poole Harbour ● First floor cloakroom with ‘Villeroy & Boch’ sanitary ware ● South westerly aspect balcony accessed from the master bedroom with superb elevated outlook across Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula and e Purbeck Hills beyond ● Master bedroom dressing area

with ample fitted wardrobes master bathroom with ‘Villeroy & Boch’ sanitary ware to include; ‘His & Hers’ wash basins inset to vanity unit with ample cupboard space and marble top, over-sized fully tiled shower cubicle, inset bath with marble surround and mirrored walls, bidet, low level WC, tiled flooring ● Bedroom two with fitted furniture. Outlook to rear providing stunning views across Poole Harbour ● Bedroom three with outlook to front aspect ● Family shower room, fully tiled with ‘Villeroy & Boch’ sanitary ware ● From the first floor landing a wooden staircase leads up to the second floor store room currently being used by the present owners as a study with loft storage at either end, two Dormer windows on either side.

Please note that building regulations have not been sought on this room. ● South westerly aspect landscaped rear garden with outside lighting ● Lower level decking with beach hut ●Two double garages with electric up and over doors, power and light (one attached, one detached stainless steel light fittings and power points to ground floor accommodation ● Luxury

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BRUDENELL AVENUE, CANFORD CLIFFS £2,675,000 A stunning and contemporary four double bedroom detached home situated in one of the areas premier roads within walking distance to Poole Harbour and the golden award winning beaches of Sandbanks. The property boasts spacious accommodation arranged over three floors with luxury fittings, a good size sun room and large adjoining roof terrace with excellent harbour views from the principal rooms. The property benefits from planning consent for an indoor pool and gym facilities.

TREETOP HOUSE, LILLIPUT £1,995,000 Tailor Made are delighted to offer for sale this fabulous Huff Haus, the concept of which many will recognise from Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’ series. This stunning contemporary home sits in award winning landscaped grounds on a private and secluded plot which provides a tranquil and picturesque setting. Commanding remote security gates open to reveal an impressive and sleek home. Completed approximately three years ago, this state of the art house radiates the true meaning of the word contemporary.

Follow us on Twitter (Twitter@TailorMadeAgent) and Facebook (Tailor Made Sandbanks)

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LAGOON ROAD, LILLIPUT ÂŁ1,750,000 An opportunity to purchase this extremely well presented detached contemporary home backing onto the Blue Lagoon with superb views across Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and The Purbecks beyond, being situated in Lilliput within easy walking distance of local shops and Salterns Marina. The property benefits from open plan living accommodation on the ground floor to include a media room, dining area, living area and luxury kitchen, with three double bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom on the first floor. There are two terraces boasting stunning views, an integral garage with utility area, parking and secure electric gates to the front.

GRASMERE ROAD, SANDBANKS ÂŁ1,495,000 A recently modernised and refurbished detached house situated on Sandbanks Peninsula within easy walking distance to award winning golden sandy beaches, the shores of Poole Harbour and local restaurants. The property boasts versatile accommodation arranged over three floors to include a contemporary open plan kitchen/dining area/family room, first floor sitting room with balcony, five double bedrooms, three en-suites and family bathroom, easy maintenance gardens with large decked terrace to rear, integral garage and ample off road parking.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 16 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorest BH13 7QB

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Canford Cliffs | 2.5 miles Bournemouth Station | 4.7 miles Trains to London Waterloo from 1 hr 52 mins

Poole Station | 5.1 miles Trains to London Waterloo from 1hr 58mins

London | 109 miles 3 principal reception rooms 6 double bedrooms 8 bathrooms cinema room playroom games room with bar gymnasium cellar lift wet room 7 car underground garage twin berth marina with hydraulic dock gates jetty | pier | pontoon front & rear garden superb views

Guide ÂŁ7.45 million

sandbanks Savills Canford Cliffs Keith Fensom kfensom@savills.com 01202 708888

Tailor Made Estate Agency Adrian Dunford adrian@tmea.biz 01202 706006

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A CHANCE TO BUILD NEW HOMES IN A PRIME LOCATION PROTECTION FOR LAND OWNERS So, you’ve worked hard to achieve great results during your working life and amassed wealth in the form of a large home with a substantial garden. You always planned to sell part of the garden for a new home to be built, you might have flirted with the idea of building a new home there for yourself and selling the old one.

It seemed a very safe bet, prices always rise and the land included in your primary residence was tax free, making this a perfect pension plan.

WHAT CAN GO WRONG? Local Planning Authorities (LPA) round the UK are introducing a tax on the primary residence disguised as a Commuted Charge.

Saying it is a contribution to the building of affordable homes each LPA is setting their own charges, without debate in Parliament so it is a free for all. And you, the prudent and hard grafting home owner, might be the victim of the tax when you sell

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off your land for development.

In some areas these charges are already in place. e Land Office, which specialises in selling land to developers and protecting the interest of the landowner, has seen a site which was worth £1.5M become the subject of a £1M tax liability which will result In the land owners retaining the land so that a contribution to affordable homes will never get paid. “e charge was simply too large to make selling the land viable. If the Local Planning Authority had charged £150,000 they might have got the contribution as the owners might have taken the hit” commented Lance Trendall from e Land Office.

ACT NOW ese charges are still on the distant horizon for many areas, so it is better to act now before your home loses value to these charges, which can destroy your retirement plans. “It seems wrong that retired industry leaders and entrepreneurs have the potential to

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maximise the value of their asset attacked in this way”. e Land Office helps home owners identify and maximise their development potential and negotiate on their behalf when the developers come knocking to buy land. “Developers make direct approaches to home owners, some offer a fair price but others do prey on the lack of experience of some home owners to buy land very cheaply. Our job is to level the playing field so the knowledge at the negotiating table is more evenly balanced so there is a genuine win:win deal agreed. e Land Office provides a free initial consultation service where land owners are invited to ring for a confidential discussion about their land.

Site for sale in Ringwood One site on sale with e Land Office is a magnificent site of around 1.6 aces in a private road, where the owner will sell on a ‘subject to planning basis’. is allows the developer to apply for planning for what he’d like to build but at his own cost, only buying the land when he gets permission to build. e seller has no costs or risk, other than a commitment to sell when the developer gets planning. A time limit is set for the builder to go for planning, if this fails then the agreement ends. e Ringwood site enjoys an elevated position in a private road with views over distant farmland. e gardens slope down, past rhododendron bushes to a beautiful riverside lawn with daffodils right by the riverbank. e site includes fishing rights on this stretch of the Avon and the owner recalls his daughter catching trout for their supper at this spot. e site offers enough space for two luxury new homes to be built, subject to planning approval, so this could be perfect for a developer or for an individual wanting to build a dream home while selling the other for a profit. A buyer could go for planning for one much larger house, to create a massive home with a view and inspiring riverside setting.

RINGWOOD - SIDE GARDEN AND POOL

RINGWOOD - RIVERSIDE LAWN

For more information on the Ringwood site or for your free consultation, you can call e Land Office on 01582 461581

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y the end of 2012, net lending to landlords exceeded net lending to owner-occupiers, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders and the Bank of England. With the widely held perception that values have largely bottomed out, investors are once again looking to bricks and mortar to provide for their future.

For anybody thinking of taking the plunge, there are two components to total returns – rental income and capital growth.

Yields are often quoted ‘gross’, that is to say annualised headline rent divided by purchase price, but remember that annual running costs need to be subtracted and costs of purchase need to be added respectively. So be sure to factor in legal costs, valuation and mortgage fees, as well as service charges, ground rents, insurance and the like. Don’t forget management fees, compliance with legal requirements, and the possibility of voids between tenants. Factoring in all the costs produces the actual or ‘net’ return – a truer basis upon which to compare investment opportunities. e second component of total returns is capital growth.

If a flat bought for £200,000 has risen £5,000 after 12 months that’s a useful 2.5% to add to the income return, but do remember that capital growth is no more than a warm fuzzy feeling until the

property is sold and the proceeds banked.

Borrowing, or ‘gearing up’ to finance a buy-to-let can significantly improve returns. at £200,000 apartment let at £850pcm yields £10,200 per annum, which is a 5.1% return before costs, tax etc. Buy the same property using a £130,000 loan ( 65% Loan to Value) and the £70,000 balance in cash (‘equity’) and, after deducting interest on the loan of say 4.0% (£5,200 per annum) from the annual rent, the net income has fallen to £5,000. But divide £5,000 by £70,000, and the investor will discover that the return on equity invested has risen from 5.1% to 7.14%. If the £5,000 of capital growth is added, that’s a total return of 14.29% - which sounds great, but remember the income yield is tangible, whilst capital growth is not.

If you feel a foray into buy-to-let is timely, then a sensible level of borrowing (and let’s face it, the banks won’t let us have any other!) is probably the way forward but be aware that if interest rates rise substantially, or capital values fall, the effect upon net returns will be more acutely felt the higher the level of borrowing, and do watch those bank margins - 0.5% base rates will not be with us forever!

Quay Living 01202 683444 info@quayliving.co.uk www.quayliving.co.uk ■

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