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Welcome to our July Land, Sea and Sky edition.

With the sun shining down upon us we take to the land, sea and sky to make the most of British Summer time.

Summer days in England often make you think of escaping to the countryside and what better way to enjoy a wonderful day out, than to visit one of the best County Shows in the UK. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest, e New Forest and Hampshire County Show began as a one-day agricultural event in 1921 but now takes place over three days at the end of July and is run by an amazing team of over 330 volunteers.

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If it’s the call of the sea that you hear, then what better place to be than the Sandbanks Yacht Club.

If it’s the ‘après sail’ that appeals to you, then this could be the place to spend those long July evenings, as it boasts a restaurant, café with decked sun terrace, members’ lounge, state of the art gym, offering personal training expertise, a therapy room and a dry berth boatyard with 155 deep and shallow swinging moorings.

Of course it just wouldn’t be Summer in Dorset without the Bournemouth Air Festival. is year’s Festival will be in full flight in July and has never seen so many aircraft coming to the UK’s leading seaside resort.

Incredible land, sea and air assets are in addition to an extra Night Air dusk display, live music, entertainment, fireworks and more than a mile of seafront county show trading – proving that the Air Festival is so much more than just an airshow!

When you have exhausted all the outdoor options available, why not read our Question & Answer feature, on Dorset’s ‘Super Home Super Team’ where they discuss their latest project Tansanee. A Grand Design on a grand scale in Sandbanks, Dorset. Disclaimer: beware of extreme feelings of envy!

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Lyndhurst Gallery Summer Exhibition launches 20th July a bright, vibrant mixed show of over 30 new paintings by 6 of our established British artists

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LOCAL LIFE, ARTS, HISTORY & EVENTS 10

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SANDBANKS BEACH POLO WILD SIDE OF PURBECK BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL POOLE HERALDRY

RUFUS STONE SANDBANKS YACHT CLUB LOCAL HISTORY OF SMUGGLERS LEWIS MANNING STARLIGHT STROLL

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LOUVRETEC SIX OF THE BEST GARDENS TOYS FOR KIDS INSPIRED BY NATURE IS YOUR GARDEN A GOLD MINE STYLISH HOMES AHOY

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GREENHOUSE HOTEL SALADS ARE HEAR TO STAY

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Pocket Watches & Accessories Monday 12th August A continental white metal keyless wind full hunter split seconds ‘cronĂłgrafo medical’ signed Ulysse Nardin.

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An auction of Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches Monday 15th July at 11am A stainless steel automatic gentleman’s Rolex Sea Dweller bracelet watch issued by COMEX. Estimate £25,000 - £35,000

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oted Bournemouth’s Best Restaurant in 2012, the Highcliff Grill is headed up by the award winning Executive Head Chef, Matt Budden. He has a passion for sustainability and his food showcases the very best and sometimes forgotten food that can be produced in this country. During Bournemouth’s Food Festival Matt will be taking centre stage demonstrating his culinary skills and sharing his foodie insider tips and recipes. For this year’s event Matt has created a new pop up restaurant called Highcliff Grill #Streetfood and this will star at the Food Festival for all 10 days.

Highcliff Grill Streetfood will be offering seared hand dived scallops with a glass of fizz, foot long sausages and the fantastic fish dogs, a take on the traditional hot dog but filled instead with freshly battered Pollock. Go along, meet the team and enjoy the food as it is simply delicious. Keep up to date with the foodie chat on Twitter and follow Matt @BuddenMatt or the restaurant @HighcliffGrill. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook; Facebook.co.uk/BournemouthHighcliffMarriottHotel e Highcliff Grill sources local Dorset and Hampshire produce, buying from local farmers and fishermen to ensure quality and sustainability in all produce. “We believe in introducing some unexpected but carefully considered flavour combinations to thrill your taste buds, whilst adhering to the classics and adapting them for the modern palate.” says Matt.

Open daily for dinner and offering the best Sunday lunch in town with live music, the Highcliff Grill sits high on the cliff top and offers fantastic panoramic sea views with a relaxed ambience. For dinner the four – course ‘Taste of Dorset’ menu at £31.50, offers four courses and a true taste of the county.

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Asahi British Beach Polo Championship2013 TO INCLUDE OAKLEY INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL

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he Asahi British Beach Polo Championship to be held at Sandbanks, Poole for its sixth year on the 12th and 13thJuly 2013 is now only a few weeks away. Supported by some of the best arena polo players, including England’s Jamie Morrison, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch.

England, Ireland, Scotland (sponsored by our very own Sandbanks Life edition) and Wales will be competing with Ireland keen to retain the title after a gripping final against Wales last year. e spectacular floodlit night beach polo on the Friday evening sees the Project Kudos Group and Beau Design teams doing battle.

Arena polo is a spectacular spectator sport and played on a

stunning Blue Flag beach (preferable sundrenched!) brings the very best out of the players and guests. e thorough bred ponies and high goal players love playing on the beach in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Jack Kidd who is a regular for England at the Championships says ‘I have been lucky enough to play polo all round the world – Sandbanks is still one of my favourite weekends of the year. e polo is insanely competitive, the guests are always on great form and the beach party’s well – they are simply the best!’

OAKLEY INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL e Oakley Sand Slam International Beach Volleyball will again grace the world famous Sandbanks beach compliments of Oakley,

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Wessex Volleyball & Beach Volleyball UK Ltd. With the London 2012 Olympic legacy in full swing beach volleyball has basked in unprecedented new exposure. Sexy, hot, ultra-cool, exhilarating and fast are just a few words to describe this vastly expanding "Lifestyle Sport” with infectious appeal that has captured our nation. is year’s Oakley Sand Slam between great rivals England and Scotland will certainly not be for the faint hearted. International development squad athletes from TeamGB, England and Scotland will lock horns on the white sands to win this prestigious title.

Former British TeamGB partners Tom Lord and Robin Miedzybrodzki who split shortly after the London 2012 Olympic Games will face each other in a Country over Kingdom showdown.

Robin Miedzybrodzki said, ‘this setting stands to be our first competitive match since our split after London 2012. Having played together for so many years we know each other’s game inside and out. Spectators can expect fireworks from Tom Lord and myself as we’re both very proud countrymen.’

Both Robin and Tom are a part of the British Olympic Association ‘Rio 2016 Ambitions Athlete Programme’ and have re established themselves with new partners in order to qualify for the Rio Games.

Tom Lord who’s currently training in Cyprus said, ‘Rio 2016 is our ultimate focus, however it’s some time away so highly competitive matches and the FIVB Tour are essential in building our new partnerships. is match represents the ultimate in bragging rights between myself and Robin, I’m sure you’ll see blood sweat and tears John McEnroe style. It’s a very important marker to where we both stand with our new playing partners’.

All this testosterone will need some very strong marshalling, so who better than two time Olympic Finals referee’s and Director of Beach Volleyball UK ‘Jeff Brehaut’ to manage proceedings.

Jeff ’s experience in refereeing will be essential to keep a smooth game flow and maintain a calm environment to ensure we see the best of the players and the sport. Tyron Dawkins, Oakley’s brand ambassador and event organiser said, ‘bringing the best Beach Volleyball to Sandpolo 2013 is what we’re all about, these athletes are in outstanding shape and we’re looking forward to see this contest of partnerships’.

Whether visitors are eating lobster and drinking Champagne and Chablis in the waterfront Sandpolo Hospitality marquee, enjoying the exclusive VIP experience, soaking up the atmosphere with General Admission Tickets, or just choosing to sit outside the fence on the purpose built beach viewing area, it is a chance for polo and Sandbanks to show off its attributes to about 5000 seasoned and new supporters each year.

To complement the polo and volleyball, e Asahi British Beach Polo Championship offers a host of other activities such as ‘have a go’ polo, the beach fashion shows, the charity (in aid of Variety, the children’s charity) Audi V Polo Pony race and the vibrant retail village. e event is an excuse to dress up (or strip off for a quick swim), stay up late and indulge.

THE PARTIES Polo players and supporters have something of a reputation for letting their hair down. e polo ‘beach after parties’ at Sandbanks provides seasoned and new comers to the sport with a very cool but exciting place to relax, socialise and dance until the small hours of the morning. On the Friday evening Cocoloco will bring no less than 6 of the UK's finest DJs to deliver COCOLOCO ON THE BEACH @ e Asahi British Beach Polo Championships 12/07/2013! After 6 years of partying across the South Coast, Cocoloco are getting the chance to host a party to remember. As the sun goes down, Poole will see the biggest DJ line-up ever seen in the area!

Fresh from tearing up stages in Ibiza, hosting Radio 1 and breaking the charts Cocoloco will present Gorgon City + Yasmin, Kidnap Kid, Hannah Wants, Monki, and Jordan Peak.

Who better to host the VIP Marquee than Made in Chelsea's Ollie Proudlock! e Amika – London closing party on Saturday night will bring an unmissable eclectic mix of sounds to rock the Jurassic Coast.

With the title sponsors Asahi beer providing a refreshing balance to the flowing champagne and excellent food to fuel the dancing it is rare to see people leave the beach before the 1am survivors photo. www.sandpolo.com n

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isitors to Durlston Castle in July will be able to enjoy a stunning new exhibition of photographs showcasing ‘e Wild Side of Purbeck’ by award-winning landscape photographer Andy Farrer and talented wildlife photographer Julian Sawyer. e Isle of Purbeck is one of the richest areas in the country for wildlife and Julian and Andy’s photographs explore this extraordinary landscape. Andy’s evocative photos will reveal some of Purbecks’ hidden gems and highlight iconic scenes in a new light, while Julian’s photos take you ‘up close and personal’ with the astonishing and beautiful wildlife of this very special place.

Enjoy the pictures, discover the stories and techniques behind the work, buy prints or cards to take home and meet the photographers, who will be on hand throughout to offer advice.

Julian Sawyer said “Getting close to wild birds and animals in their own environment is always a privilege! I hope my photographs show the beauty and perhaps even something of the personality of these wonderful creatures.” e exhibition is open every day between 11.00am and 5.00pm in the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle from the 6th-26th July. Entry to the Park and Castle is free and all work is for sale.

paths and trails and my camera is never very far away. www.purbeckfootprints.co.uk

ABOUT JULIAN SAWYER: Quite a few years after leaving the South Coast, I moved to the Isle of Purbeck with my young family in 1999. It was a big decision for us but we quickly fell in love with this place and all it has to offer. I spend as much time as I can wandering its many

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ABOUT ANDY FARRER: I first used a camera when I was a young child and soon progressed taking a 2 year full time photography course at Art College in Bournemouth. One of my favourite places to photograph is Swanage Pier. It's very close to home and I love that the seasons and time of day can make this locale look so different and dramatic. www.andyfarrer.co.uk ABOUT DURLSTON: Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is one of Britains’ best sites for wildlife and is owned and managed by Dorset County Council for conservation and public enjoyment.

Durlston Castle recently re-opened after a major restoration project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and other partners. e Fine Foundation Gallery at the Castle is a new space, created with funding from the Fine Foundation, for art, science, performance and more…

A varied programme of events runs all year round, including guided walks, lectures, family activities, courses and classes and live music and performance.

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The Kings Arms Here at The Kings we celebrate fun (not fine!) dining; with menus designed by award-winning Chef Patron Alex Aitken, showcasing the very best local ingredients and a recently restyled restaurant, set against the unique backdrop of the bowling green and castle ruins.

Favourites include the popular 15 Mile Menu, with three courses for £15, Friday ‘Fizz & Chips’, Wednesday Josper Grill nights and ‘Gin O’Clock’, between 5pm and 7pm every day.

Win! Win! Win! Win a foodie break at The Kings, including: • Three course dinner with wine from the Tasting Menu on your arrival night • Two nights’ accommodation in your chosen room category • Full English Breakfast each morning

To make a reservation please call 01202 588933 or book online at www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk

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BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL ORGANISERS REVEAL WHY BOURNEMOUTH IS MORE THAN JUST AN AIR SHOW...

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nveiled as a key ‘out reach priority’ event for both the Royal Navy and the RAF, the Air Festival has never seen so many assets coming to the UK’s leading seaside resort. Incredible land, sea and air assets are in addition to an extra Night Air dusk display, live music, entertainment, fireworks and more than a mile of seafront county show trading – proving that the Air Festival is so much more than just an airshow! e Royal Navy’s contribution is their largest ever in the six years of the Festival, with a staggering number of vessels being assembled in the bay, with a training ship from the French Navy also putting in an appearance.

Air Festival favourites the Red Arrows are returning with their classic nine-ship formations and the mighty Eurofighter Typhoon will be roaring over the sea front in three fantastic displays. is year’s Night Air, the Air Festival’s evening entertainment programme, is also looking like the biggest in the event’s history.

Along with live music from two seafront stages, sponsors Wave105 and Corona, a third night of dusk air displays is being planned thanks to overwhelming support form the 2013 Patrons. e Royal Navy will be bringing a huge collection of assets to demonstrate their abilities on land, sea and air. Among the largest number of ships ever assembled for the event will be the Type-23 frigates HMS Northumberland and HMS Monmouth. In the air will be a Black Cat Lynx and Merlin helicopters, and the Royal

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Marines will storm the beach from a number of landing craft in their amphibious assault demonstration. e Night Air programme will see the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood Beating Retreat on the East Overcliff after an unarmed combat demonstration by the Royal Marines Commando Display Team. e onshore Royal Navy and Army village will have static displays of equipment, including the Commando Display Team’s weapons dome, and a challenging climbing wall. e village is where visitors can obtain tickets to go out to sea for a tour around one of the ships, and there will also be daily presentations by the Royal Navy Presentation Team.

Commander Tom Herman OBE said; “Each year we try to do new things and make our part of the show bigger and better. is year we’re bringing more ships than ever before and a host of other exciting assets. e people at Bournemouth have always been very generous in their support of the Royal Navy, and we are looking forward to meeting them again, welcoming them onboard our ships, and talking to them at the joint Royal Navy and Army Village.”

Not to be outdone e RAF are sending elements of all of their available display teams to participate across the four-day event. e flagship Red Arrows, displaying as a nine-ship for the first time since 2011, perform on ursday, Friday and Saturday, while the ear-splitting Typhoon, returning after a three year absence in Bournemouth, also puts in three displays.

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Also on show will be the Tutor and Tucano training aircraft, the iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight comprising a Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster bomber, and the hulking Chinook helicopter.

At the RAF Village Festival-goers can look forward to seeing a variety of interactive and informative displays, at the heart of which they are hoping to bring their hugely popular, life- size Chinook mock-up. ey are also aiming to bring caterers, fire-fighters, safety equipment fitters and elements of the RAF Central Band.

Group Captain David Bradshaw of the RAF said; “e Air Festival is a high priority event for us and we’re looking forward to being here again this summer. e scale, size and impact of the event makes it a fantastic stage for us to showcase what the RAF does for the Nation on a day-to-day basis, and hopefully entertain you with some incredible aerial displays. It is also a great opportunity for us to raise awareness and funds for our charities, which is something the crowds at Bournemouth have excelled at over the years, and promote the excellent career opportunities within the RAF and the RAF Reserves.”

Organisers of the Air Festival, recently recognised by the USA Today as one of the world’s top 10 air shows, will once again, be working with Night Air sponsors Corona and Wave 105 to provide another three evenings of live music from the stages at Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers. A number of local acts and tribute bands will sit alongside big name acts to keep the festival mood going until 10pm on ursday, Friday and Saturday.

Jon Weaver, Air Festival Director said: “We’re delighted to have the Reds back to full strength and the Typhoon returning for three displays, which is a first for us, is something Festival-goers have been wanting since it last appeared in 2010. “e Royal Navy has surpassed themselves with the number of ships we’ll see in the bay, and organising participation from the French Navy is just amazing.”

Pointing out the contributions of local businesses to the Air Festival, Jon continues; “We’re also confident that, thanks to the superb work of David Bailey of the Miramar Hotel and the support of the Air Festival Patrons, we will have a third night of dusk air displays for the first time. Along with the live music on the two stages at the piers the Night Air programme is looking stunning, and shows why Bournemouth is much more than just an air show.”

With announcements of participating civilian displays still to come, and huge seafront and cliff top trading sites, the 2013 Bournemouth Air Festival looks like being the event of the summer once again.

For more information visit bournemouthair.co.uk, see the official Air Festival Facebook page bournemouthairfestival and follow the official Twitter feed @bmthairfest ■

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A Coat of ManyColours A BRIEF HISTORY OF POOLE’S COAT OF ARMS

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t’s 1248 and Sir William II Longespée, the son of the 3rd Earl of Salisbury, looks out over Poole harbour as a boat fills with Christian pilgrims. e air is filled with purposeful chat and occasional joie de vivre before apprehension descends as the last of the travellers board and they all prepare for the hazardous journey ahead. is pilgrimage is heading for the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela, where they will hope to find meaning and justification for their lives. Before that is the small matter of negotiating the English Channel before tackling everything that the notorious Bay of Biscay can throw at them, so it will be a real achievement to reach dry land let alone continuing their journey through Spain.

William II Longespée, which means long sword in French, named due to his father’s tall physical prescence and the size of weapon that he used to wield, would eventually die a martyr due to mistakes made by the French at the Battle of Mansurah. ere he was lured in to attacking the Mameluks before King Louis IX forces arrived in support. He didn’t die alone as 280 Knights Templar perished with him and this was the beginning of a deep mistrust of the French that festered throughout many wars during our histories.

For now though, as he looked out over Poole harbour, William was thinking that in his last pilgrimage he had succeeded in gaining favour from the Pope and now would be the ideal opportunity to raise a company of 200 horses to go and join King Louis IX in his crusade. If only he had the funds to do so.

It was then that William, who was the Lord of the Manor, decided to sell a charter of liberties to the burgesses (political representatives at the time) of Poole. He raised the 70 marks that he wanted and he set off on what would be his last crusade. William II Longespée remains are now entombed in Salisbury Cathedral and his memory will be forever linked with the Coat of Arms of Poole. e first design of the said Coat of Arms originated in a seal form in the late 14th Century and was recorded by Clarenceux King of Arms during a heraldic visit in 1563 and then again in another visitation in 1623. is showed gold and black wavy lines that represented the sea and the fact that Poole was a thriving maritime harbour. A dolphin jumps across the bars because it was known as the king of the sea and gave importance to the design. ree scallop shells ran across the top which symbolised Saint James and was a reference to the pilgrimages that left from the harbour in times past. St. James was also the parish church in Poole. And this is how it stayed, officially, until 1948 when a mermaid supporting an anchor whilst holding a cannon ball was adopted. In actual fact, this had been added to the Coat of Arms in the 18th Century but was only confirmed by the College of Arms in 1948 when the gold and black colours were recorded for the first time.

Nearly thirty years later the final change was made so that the Coat of Arms are how it is seen today. Oscar Murton had 20

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been a long serving Councillor and MP for Poole and when he was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons he commemorated his association with Poole by granting two ‘supporters’ to the shield. A golden lion holding a sword, representing William II Longespée and a dragon which is derived from the Royal Arms of Elizabeth I, who had granted Poole county corporate status in a 1568 charter and added the latin motto, Ad Morem Villae De Poole, meaning According to the Custom of the Town of Poole. e dragon holds a silver oar which is now part of the civic regalia of the Mayor of Poole which represents the post’s additional title of Admiral to the Port of Poole.

Nowadays, the origin and importance of Coat of Arms are being lost but they still serve as an interesting document of history and one that will be with us for prosperity ■

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The New Forest & Hampshire County Show 30TH JULY, 31ST JULY & 1ST AUGUST

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ummer days in England often make you think of escaping to the countryside and what better way to enjoy a wonderful day out, than to visit one of the best County Shows in the UK, set in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest. e New Forest and Hampshire County Show began as a one day agricultural event in 1921 but now takes place over three days at the end of July and is run by an amazing team of over 330 volunteers.

Agricultural Shows are famous for their livestock and rural activities and of course this remains the central attraction, especially as the Show is particularly famous for its horse

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competitions including international showjumping. Over 3000 animals will be at the Show, including 900 rabbits as well as a collections of birds, cattle, donkeys, pigs and a poultry show for you to see. e theme for this year is ‘Get Involved’ and every section of the Show has something for you to do – whether it is taking part in the tug of war with a tractor, making pottery and enjoying painting demonstrations in the Art Tent, having your face painted in the Church Tent or voting for your favourite feathered friend in the Poultry Tent, there really is something for everyone!

Taking place in the Main Rings each day will be the Devil’s

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Horsemen who will be performing their acrobatics on horseback and also their ‘Roman Chariot Racing’ display which is probably the fastest and most thrilling display of horsemanship you will ever see! Our other attractions include One Man and His Dog, displaying the very best sheep dog techniques, the Pony Club Mounted Games and of course, the stunning Heavy Horse Musical Drive, all of which are on every day of the Show.

Perhaps one of the most visited places on the showground are the food tents offering top quality items and the Local Food and Farming area where the county’s top producers can be found.

Here, not only will you find a huge variety of the best produce of Hampshire, but also lots of opportunities to have tastings from the cookery demonstrations held there.

For children, there is the Forest Fun Factory, which provides all day activities, shows and games for children of all ages including a circus workshop, story-telling and Longdown Activity Farm has an interactive Show Farm for children to get up close and personal with small farmyard animals. ere are

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also over 600 trade stands providing one of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses, for those of you looking to make that special purchase. ere is so much to see and do and make sure you get there early to fit everything in!

Book your tickets online and enjoy a 15% discount until July 11th 2013 at www.newforestshow.co.uk and come and join us for a truly wonderful traditional and entertaining agricultural show.

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An Unfortunate Ricochet A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE RUFUS STONE

BY JAMES BRINSFORD

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illiam II was a ruthless King. He was named Rufus due to his ruddy complexion and shock of red hair. e third son of William I (the Conqueror), he didn’t care too much for public opinion and removed any dissenters of his views on the smooth running of his Kingdom. Even so, there was still the odd nobleman or Lord that would challenge his vision and he reserved a little public humiliation for them. Typical of this was the fate that befell nobleman William of Eu. His blinding and castration due to his alleged treachery served as a warning to others, whether they were noble or commoners.

William Rufus had a penchant for hunting, especially stags and wild boar. His love and desire for hunting led him to designating the land that is now known as the New Forest, as Royal hunting ground. He was not one for sharing such areas and showed no mercy to the inhabitants of the New Forest, especially anyone that had the unfortunate pleasure of interrupting his favourite pastime.

It was his favourite pastime though that eventually took his life on 2nd August 1100. Whilst tracking down deer with a party of his closest friends and aides, the Kings best archer, Sir Walter Tyrell, fired at his prey that was lurking in a wooded area. Sir Walter’s arrow ricocheted off a tree close to the animal and hit William square in the chest, puncturing his lung. As he lay prone on the ground, Sir Walter fled on his horse to the safety of his home in Normandy, fearing that he would be charged with the murder of the King. In a bid to confuse any pursuers, legend has it, he stopped at a local blacksmith to have his horse re-shod backwards so that his trail ran in the opposite direction to where he was riding. In actual fact, the removal of such a brutal ruler was welcomed across the land so Sir Walter may have been hailed a hero rather than a murderer.

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As William Rufus took his last breath, his brother Henry decided to make his bid for the crown. He abandoned the body and hot-footed it to Winchester to secure the Royal Treasury.

William also made it to Winchester too after some countrymen found his body and took it by cart to the cathedral there, which is where William’s tomb can be found today.

In the meantime, Henry had gone from Winchester to London so that he could be crowned before any Archbishops could arrive and put paid to his plans. His coronation was just three days after William died and there are some say that Henry, with his Norman political ambition, had a desire for him to be removed and the hunting trip was a perfect opportunity but this has never been proven. e claim about William II’s death didn’t really appear until the 17th Century, when King Charles II visited the New Forest and was shown the alleged oak tree that had diverted the arrow. It took a while for this story to become more common knowledge and it wasn’t until the late 18th Century, when the oak burnt down, that the Rufus Stone was commissioned to mark the spot where William II died. e Rufus Stone originally stood at 5ft 10” and had a large stone ball on top. is ball was removed in 1789 when King George III visited and the inscription that adorns the Rufus Stone today, was added to commemorate the King’s visit. rough the early 19th Century, the Rufus Stone was a target for vandals, so in 1841 a cast iron cover was added and this is how it has been ever since. ere have been some claims now that William Rufus died nearer to Beaulieu but for now the Rufus Stone is the acknowledged site and gives the New Forest a piece of Royal history ■

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SANDBANKS YACHT CO. EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED FROM LIVING BY THE SEA

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andbanks Yacht Co. is fast becoming the most anticipated marine lifestyle development of its kind on the South Coast.

Luxury residential properties will sit alongside bespoke dining, boating and fitness amenities, resulting in this development having huge appeal to both property hunters and local residents alike.

Nine architect designed coastal properties form the centrepiece of the development, which will also encompass a Restaurant, Café, Gym, Boatyard and 155 swinging moorings. Developer, Roundset Westingly explains the vision for the development. “e brief for the scheme was to create nine contemporary coastal homes, taking inspiration from the surroundings, offering high end specification, modern contemporary design and incorporating lifestyle amenities to compliment them. e three waterfront properties, Newport House, Lulworth House and Rhode House are already an iconic feature of Poole Harbour and match their stunning location in every detail of their design and specification. e exteriors are dramatic

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with some echoes of ships bows, which resonate with the waterfront location.” e Newport House show home, on the waterfront recently launched to rave reviews, with praise in particular being given to the quality of the build and specification. Gemma Martin, interior designer and owner of GM Designs explains the interior design concept, “e design ethos behind this project was to be sympathetic to the environment, serene and calm, without drawing away from the show stopping view. e space is light, airy and bright so that when the sun is shining, the design compliments the view and yet when the sea is rough and stormy, you feel warm and sheltered. It was really important to show a lifestyle rather than a show home”. e development is not only about luxury living, it also boasts a restaurant, café with decked sun terrace, members’ lounge, state of the art gym offering personal training expertise, a therapy room and a dry berth boatyard with 155 deep and shallow swinging moorings.

Sandbanks Yacht Co. will be offering membership packages, which

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will include gym membership and discounts at the restaurant and café. “e focus of the club will be on family and getting out on the water” says Ellie Taylor, Membership Manager, “we offer plenty of opportunities for people to relax at SYC and unwind and look forward to inviting boaters and non-boaters alike. Whether your idea of enjoyment is getting out on the water by boat, kayak or paddleboard or enjoying a relaxing drink and taking in the view, Sandbanks Yacht Co has something to offer everyone. In the coming months members will be invited to a range of activities and events, and we look forward to making the club an all year round destination.” Jem Mills, Boatyard Manager, points out that SYC is not only for the experienced boater. “Don’t be afraid to come and ask for help, whether it be assisting you in buying the right boat, gaining more confidence with the boat you own or broadening your knowledge on the fabulous sailing waters in the area. Sometimes joining a new yacht club can be intimidating, but we pride ourselves on being friendly, helpful and professional.”

Nigel Still, from Stephen Noble, sole agent for SYC says “is development is hugely exciting for Sandbanks. Never before has there been a development of this magnitude offering such a superb facility to the local community. It is a truly unique development combining residential with leisure facilities, all in one stunning location.” He goes on to say “A five year club membership and

access to an annual swinging mooring is being included in the property sale, which makes it an attractive option for both home owners and second home owners alike. We can also offer bespoke concierge services, arranging everything from housekeeping, laundry and key holding to private dining, airport pick ups and personal assistant services.” e first waterfront show home, Newport House is open for viewings every weekend from 11-4pm and weekdays by appointment. e shore side show home, No.2 e Peninsula will also be available for viewings from Saturday 6th July.

Waterfront homes - Prices start from £3.95m No’s 1-6 e Peninsula - Prices start from £1.25m For Residential Sales, call Nigel Still at Stephen Noble on Tel: 01202 557766 www.sandbanksyachtcompany.com 30-32 Panorama Rd, Sandbanks, Poole, BH13 7RD Membership and Club enquiries contact Ellie Taylor Membership Manager on Tel: 01202 611262 For Boatyard enquiries ask for Jem Mills, Boatyard Manager GM Design www.gmdesigns.eu info@gmdesigns.eu ■

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The Smuggler: No Gentleman

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great deal of nonsense has been written about the ‘romance’ of smuggling, as if smugglers were pursuing an amusing sport or hobby. Smugglers were criminals engaged in a reign of terror prepared to use torture, kidnapping and murder in the furtherance of greed. By these means they took advantage of the poor exploiting their labour and exposing them to the risks of imprisonment, transportation, impressment into the Navy or death on the gallows.

A Customs Searcher testified in 1582 there were three tons of Brazil wood stored in the chapel at Brownsea and 112 hogsheads of Scottish herrings in the castle there. In 1586 the Keeper of Brownsea Castle bought goods from pirates: 40 bags of raisins and two bags of almonds, in exchange for cash and a boatload of bread and beer to ‘victual their vessel.’

Hurst Castle was also involved in smuggling at an early date.

In 1572 three hogsheads of wine were brought to Hurst from the Isle of Wight for local sale. Such behaviour continued; in 1629 the Lieutenant of Hurst Castle was found to be keeping smuggled tobacco there.

In 1679 it was reported that the coast from Poole to Lymington was full of landing places where ‘vast quantities of French goods were landed’. e smuggler often enjoyed the support of the society in which he operated, which included magistrates, jurymen, clergy and the gentry. However, the smuggling gangs were brutal and violent people, prepared to maim or kill. ey also used terrorism and bribery. eir operations would extend from housebreaking to highway robbery, wrecking and piracy. With their numbers far in excess of local revenue men, gangs could operate as small armies and were able to engage in pitched battle with the Revenue, even when the latter was supported by military and naval forces. At one time about a quarter of all trade conducted was in smuggled or contraband goods; this had obvious consequences for the Exchequer and lawful commerce.

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e money and numbers of the smugglers could often cause revenue officers to avoid their duty. e Customs Collector at Poole was dismissed in 1678 for collusion with smugglers and the Collector at Weymouth was reported ‘seldom sober’. Other Crown servants had their own perks. In 1682 the Captain of Hurst Castle refused to permit the Customs to search there. In the same year John Wills was caught ferrying cargo ashore from the Vine Ketch off Studland. He confessed to also transferring cloth from the Little John off Hengistbury Head to Poole, on behalf of John Carter a merchant and magistrate. Carter’s gang wore masks and carried swords and clubs and were able to terrorise the area. ey are known to have hidden goods at the Kings Arms at Poole Quay. During their time the Surveyor at Poole was dismissed for corruption and the Captain of a Poole revenue vessel dismissed for fraud.

Another Poole smuggler was Robert Bennet who used the cellars of the George Inn on Poole Quay. With local magistrates, revenue officials and merchants hand-in-glove with the smugglers, (often in fact they were smugglers), it is not surprising that in 1698 the Customs Commissioners set up a fleet of sloops to be a Waterguard. In the following year a mounted guard of Riding Officers was in place to patrol the shores. Even so, some coastal towns like Christchurch were in the complete control of the smugglers.

Smugglers did not have it all their own way. In 1699 the customs boat at Hurst made seizures of wine, linen and other French goods from the ship Norrington at Keyhaven, and from the Mary Ann of Lymington.

Poole and Christchurch Bays were well situated for vessels crossing the English Channel. e prominent Hengistbury Head being in the centre opening out from the Isle of Wight, St Catherine’s Point and e Needles to starboard and St Aldhelms Head and the Isle of Purbeck to port.

‘Free Trade’ goods would be run ashore at convenient points.

Swanage, Smugglers Bank at Studland and Wareham Quay in

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the west required smuggled goods to be taken inland via Wareham and Wool. Landings at Hamworthy would use the Blandford Road whereas Poole Quay had the Wimborne and Ringwood Roads. Landings at Sandbanks, Bourne Mouth, and the various chines in between as well as Boscombe Chine and Honeycombe Chine were probably controlled from De Coy Pond Cottage. Western Shore (of Christchurch) at White Pits, Southbourne; Double Dykes at Hengistbury Head and Wick all gave access to Iford and Castle Lane. e east landing of Wick Ferry at Christchurch, north of Quomps, Town Quay, Fisherman’s Bank at Stanpit, Mudeford Quay, Avon Beach, Friars Cliff, Chewton Bunny, Beckton Bunny, Taddiford Gap (aka Paddy’s Gap), Milford-on-Sea and Hurst Spit all used routes to the New Forest. ere were staging posts at places such as Sway and Bransgore, often via suitable inns such as the Cat and Fiddle at Hinton and the Queen’s Head at Burley, which were on the route to the unofficial free market at Ridley Wood in the New Forest. Goods would also be taken to Fordingbridge for carriage to Salisbury, and on to Marlborough for Bath and Bristol, or Oxford and the Midlands.

Churches would also be used to store goods en-route.

Examples include the churches at Langton Matravers, Studland, Kinson, Sopley and Boldre. A smuggler named Butler once made a run at Christchurch Quay on a Sunday morning. He brazenly carried his goods through the Priory churchyard as the congregation left the church.

Various places were used as hides, ranging from church towers and crypts to drains, as with the drains under Poole Quay; wine cellars, ice houses as at Stourfield Woods and especially made dry wells. Sometimes chambers were constructed from genuine wells, as at the eastern side of the site of the Fountain Inn at Christchurch. A similar hide was found near the inn at Iford. e cellars of former breweries could also be used as at Bow House and Square House at Christchurch.

Hides could also be made under new property, as was the case with the house of Tregonwell’s butler at Bournemouth.

Eventually, by the mid 18th century smugglers had won control over large areas and were condoned by the local gentry, who were frequently involved not only as customers but also, sometimes, financiers of ‘the trade’.

One evening the elderly Edward Hooper, owner of Hurn Court near Christchurch, a magistrate and a Commissioner of Customs, was giving dinner to his kinsman Lord Shaftesbury,

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when a smugglers’ convoy passed the grounds of the house.

Hooper resolutely refused to look out of the window, so that when an officer of dragoons called later to ask if smugglers had passed, the Commissioner was able to say he had seen nothing.

Such dereliction of duty at such a high level can only have been increased at lower levels in society, the law and the customs service. e Duke of Richmond’s Act of 1746 provided that a known smuggler should have his name published in the London Gazette; if he did not surrender within 40 days he could be liable to death. A reward of £500 was offered to help catch such men. is draconian measure was little used but the violent nature of smuggling justified its passage.

Despite such use of capital punishment, smuggling continued. e Westminster Journal in January 1748 reported ‘ ...scarce a week passes but great quantities of goods are run between Lymington and Christchurch ...’ at same year a smuggling vessel, a fishing boat, e Charles, from Guernsey was chased off Portland. e smugglers ran their craft ashore at Bourne Heath and fled on foot. e vessel and its cargo were taken to Poole. e smugglers’ profit justified their risk. For example, in 1750 duty paid tea cost seven shillings a pound, whereas duty free tea was two shillings a pound. By 1780 two thirds of all tea was smuggled.

In Lulworth a revenue man was thrown over a cliff, not an unusual fate for customs officers in the criminal heyday from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s. Other examples include customs officers thrown over the cliffs at High Downs and their bodies lost in the sea and a preventive officer being stoned to death at Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight. For revenue men there was a real risk of being beaten, clubbed, stabbed, shot, drowned, thrown over cliffs or otherwise wounded or murdered. It is little wonder that some felt discretion to be the better part of valour.

In 1758 at Batsman’s Chine between Sandbanks and Bournemouth, the father of the later well-known smuggler Isaac Gulliver led 24 smugglers to attack three revenue men to rescue a seizure of tea and liquor. ree customs men had a seizure at Branksome Chine rescued in 1760 by 30 smugglers armed with metal-shod ‘bats’, the name given to staves or quarter-staffs. ey left one tub of brandy as a consolation prize.

Smugglers were always concerned to deter informers. In 1762 William Manuel of Iford, near Christchurch, was suspected as a

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likely informer. Eight men broke into his home and his teenage son was kidnapped to ensure his silence. e youth, Joseph Manuel, was taken to the cottage later known as Decoy House, at Decoy Pond, Bourne Heath. From there he was shipped to Alderney and used as a slave. Eventually the boy escaped, from Jersey, but with severe injuries. In 1766 one of the men responsible, named Kirby, was captured at Swanage. In another case smugglers whipped to death a man they suspected of being an informer.

During a run in 1763, at Watering Chine between Bournemouth and Sandbanks some 40 smugglers made three revenue men hold their horses while they landed three tons of tea.

In March 1765 a 15 man Royal Navy patrol came upon smugglers at the North Shore of Poole Harbour. e 20 smugglers knocked down the midshipman in command who was then beaten by metal-loaded whip handles and trampled by smugglers’ horses. A naval clerk (Writer) was fired upon and then dragged into the sea in an attempt to drown him. e RN patrol fired their pistols in self-defence. e smugglers also fired and one able seaman was shot in the leg. e smugglers were driven off with their leader killed (later buried at Kinson), nine horses and their run of goods seized. e Coroner’s jury on the dead smuggler bought in a verdict of wilful murder by persons unknown. It was virtually impossible to get local juries to convict smugglers.

By 1783 smugglers in the area were using 30 to 40 wagons at a time to smuggle cargoes in daylight. Isaac Gulliver’s White Wig Gang ran a cargo at Bourne Bottom (Bournemouth) which required a convoy two miles long to move it all. Gulliver was a very successful smuggler, he avoided personal involvement in violence, leaving that to his underlings. ey were a gang of about 40 to 50 men wearing smocks and powdered hair, hence their name - the White Wigs. Gulliver originated in Semington, Wiltshire, married the daughter of a publican at orney Down, moved to West Moors and Corfe Mullen. Later he owned property at Long Critchel, Longham and Kinson. He took a pardon under the Act of Oblivion in 1782 by providing substitutes for the Royal Navy. He died in his bed at the age of 77 in 1822 and is buried at Wimborne Minster. ere are many stories about Gulliver; one tale says that he was the illegitimate child sired by one of the Matravers family, another story is that he revealed a French plot to kidnap or murder George III from

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his yacht off Weymouth and so was permitted to continue his smuggling career. e increasing audacity of the smugglers prompted William Arnold, the Collector at Cowes, in October 1783 to report ‘ ... smuggling has increased on this coast to an alarming degree.

Illicit trade is principally carried on in large armed cutters or luggers from 200 to 300 tons burthen with which the Revenue cutters are not able to contend.... It is no unusual thing for them to land their goods in open day under the protection of their guns, sometimes in sight of the Revenue vessels, who they will not suffer to come near or board them. e large vessels frequently convey over other smaller vessels. ey keep off until the night, when they run in and land their cargoes at places where gangs of smugglers to the number of 200-300 meet them.

To such a regular science is smuggling now reduced that we are informed the smugglers have stated prices for their goods in proportion to the distances they bring them. If they sell at sea, the price of a four gallon cask is about half a guinea; if landed on shore 14 shillings to 15 shillings a cask and if brought into town one guinea.’

Something was going to happen: what occurred was one of the most audacious and in terms of quantity, the largest smuggling runs of the century. It took place in mid July 1784 and started with a cross channel pursuit, a landing in the face of authority, a gunfight leading to murder, treachery and a manhunt on the coast near Christchurch – the Battle of Mudeford. It ended with a trial which itself was historic. A true story to be related at a later date.

Extracts from The Smuggler: No Gentleman, smuggling with violence around Christchurch and Poole Bays

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Elsewhere, signature pieces from the Lee Broom collection were selected by Louboutin to furnish the space including items from the Salon range, re-worked in patterned materials and a new colour palette of deep purples, greys and dusky pinks. Broom’s Tile Lamp echoes the tiled wall featured throughout the space.

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Shopping for that wonder bikini or one-piece, however, is no vacation... Sweaty changing rooms, multi-way mirrors and ill-fitting costumes can dampen the holiday spirit.

Two-thirds (66%) of women plan to buy a new swimsuit this summer, according to a recent survey by Lands End. One-pieces came out on top as the preferred swimsuit silhouette, favoured by almost seven out of 10 people.

Whether you splash out on a bikini, tankini or one-piece, take the plunge with beachwear that transforms your body and boosts your confidence.

HALF-WAY HEAVEN Tankinis are the answer to your prayers if you feel too covered in a swimsuit and too exposed in a skimpy bikini.

A longer top is especially ideal if you're tummy conscious.

Seek out clever suck-you-in panelling for extra body confidence.

Minimise love handle overhang by avoiding bottoms that sit too low on the hips or are too snug in size. A well-fitted mid-rise brief will bring definition to the waist and look more flattering.

Inspired by retro styling, bikini bottoms have risen up the tummy to almost rib height, for another half-way option offering extra coverage. igh thinning and hip slimming high-waisted styles are especially suited to bottom-heavy bodies as the eye is drawn to the cheeky exposed flash of flesh just under your bust.

Most high-waisted bottoms, often with tummy toning waistbands, are also versatile enough to roll up or down depending on your mood and how washboard flat you feel your stomach is that day.

ONE-PIECE WONDER e beachwear equivalent of the LBD in your wardrobe, one-pieces are swimwear dressing made easy.

Slip into a control swimsuit that aims to skim off a dress size with clever ruching and taming panelling. ey might feel more restrictive and structured but there will be no need to breathe in when you're slurping your super-sized gelato.

A belted swimsuit will flaunt an hourglass shape to the max and make you look instantly cinched in.

But if you hate the thought of exposing your bottom and thighs, look for skirted swimsuits. An extension of the one-piece, there's an in-built extended frill that covers your modesty and looks retro sexy.

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Experimenting with different colours can also balance out your proportions. If you're top heavy, wear a darker top and team with light, bright or print bottoms and vice versa for instant figure trickery.

Bikinis are never going to look stylish if sagginess is a distraction.

If you're fuller busted and need extra support, look to brands like Panache (www.simplybe.co.uk), or Jette (www.swimwear365.co.uk) that offer styles with individual cup sizes for fit precision.

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everything down. ● Employ colour blocking to create optical illusions. Use contrasting dark and bright sections that draw attention exactly where you want it. ● Stripes can be a styling godsend. Look for vertical and diagonal stripes that slim your middle and elongate your torso ■

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PROMS FRIDAY 12TH JULY TO SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013 ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON BBC RADIO 3, BBC TV AND ONLINE

Marin Alsop’s Last Night, Barenboim’s Ring Cycle and the returns of Nigel Kennedy and Doctor Who in the biggest ever broadcast Proms festival he 2013 BBC Proms promises two months of many of the world’s greatest artists, composers, orchestras and ensembles across 92 concerts including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. Daniel Barenboim will conduct the first ever complete Wagner Ring Cycle at the Proms in one summer. His Staatskapelle Berlin will be joined by leading Wagner interpreters including Nina Stemme and Bryn Terfel (22nd – 28th July). With Promming tickets remaining at £5 for the eighth year running, audiences will be able to attend the complete Ring cycle for just £20. Marin Alsop makes Proms history by becoming the first woman to conduct the world-famous Last Night of the Proms. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and British violinist Nigel Kennedy, who appears earlier in the festival with a performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

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Celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner’s birth continue with performances given by British orchestras and leading interpreters of his work: Tristan and Isolde with the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Semyon Bychkov, Tannhäuser with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Donald Runnicles, and Parsifal with the Hallé under Sir Mark Elder. Fellow bicentenarian Giuseppe Verdi is celebrated with performances by two Italian orchestras, and the centenaries of two of the pre-eminent composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten and Witold Lutosławski, are marked across 18 Proms. Throughout the festival there will be a complete Tchaikovsky symphony cycle and a selection of some of the more rarely performed piano concertos including Malcolm Arnold’s Concerto for two pianos (three hands), Glazunov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Stravinsky’s Concerto for piano and wind instruments.

The BBC’s Doctor Who celebrates 50 YEARS on our screens with his third visit to the Proms while there are firsts with an Urban Classic Prom featuring Fazer, Laura Mvula and Maverick Sabre and a 6 Music Prom with Cerys Matthews, Laura Marling and The Stranglers.

There are two Proms dedicated to music from the big-screen: John Wilson returns to the Proms with his eponymous orchestra for an evening of Hollywood glamour and the BBC Concert Orchestra perform classic British and American film scores. From the ‘vocal play’ of a cappella group Naturally 7, the first Prom dedicated to Gospel music, a rare performance of Frank Zappa’s The Adventures of Greggery Peccary to Les Siècles performing Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring on period instruments, there is a range of diverse musical offerings.

Many well-loved Proms artists return to the festival in 2013 including...

Stephen Hough on the First Night, Imogen Cooper, Midori, Mitsuko Uchida and star of last year’s Last Night of the Proms, Joseph Calleja, who as well as singing in a main evening Prom will appear alongside Nigel Kennedy at Proms in the Park. Kennedy will be making a mad-dash to Hyde Park from the Royal Albert Hall stage and back again in his first appearance at the Last Night of the Proms!

The BBC Proms continues to celebrate youth with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain giving the first ever free main evening Prom performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America comes to the UK in its inaugural year with star American violinist Joshua Bell. The Proms Youth Choir, now in its second year, joins forces with the BBC Symphony Chorus on the First Night of the Proms to create a massed choir for Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony.

In addition to the six BBC performing groups who once again provide the backbone to the season, there is a stellar line-up of international orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Lorin Maazel, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra under newly appointed Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra with Jonathan Nott, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra with Mariss Jansons. Gracing the Royal Albert Hall’s stage for the first time are the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi.

In the spirit of the Proms’ enduring mission to make the best classical music available to everyone, the 2013 Proms will be broadcast on more BBC platforms than ever before across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four. Every Prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and the audio streamed online in HD quality with additional broadcasts on Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 4 Extra, 6 Music and the Asian Network. Online, for the first time ever Cadogan Hall Proms chamber music concerts, hosted by Petroc Trelawny, will be filmed for the BBC website and a selection will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Four. For full details of the season please visit: bbc.co.uk/proms Tickets are now on sale via bbc.co.uk/proms or 0844 209 7353 and in person at the Royal Albert Hall J U LY 2 0 1 3 4 1

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The 2013 Ashes Summer at Lord’s Cricket Ground THURSDAY 18TH – MONDAY 22ND JULY 2013

The second Investec Ashes Test Match between England and Australia will be hosted at the prestigious home of world cricket, Lord’s from Thursday 18th – Monday 22nd July. ith just a month to go until the most celebrated rivalry in cricketing history, Lord’s Cricket Ground is gearing up to meet the anticipated high demand for general tickets, and to book its iconic meetings and events spaces. Cricket fans will travel from all over the UK and the world to experience the pure excitement of The Ashes, and this truly iconic venue.

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The term ‘Ashes’ was first used after England lost to Australia - for the first time on home soil - at The Oval on 29th August 1882.A day later, the Sporting Times carried a mock obituary of English cricket which concluded that: “The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”. The concept caught the imagination of the sporting public.

A few weeks later, an English team, captained by the Hon Ivo Bligh [later Lord Darnley], set off to tour Australia, with Bligh vowing to return with “the ashes”; his Australian counterpart, WL Murdoch, similarly vowed to defend them.

As well as playing three scheduled matches against the Australian national side, Bligh and the amateur players in his team participated in many social matches. It was after one such match, at the Rupertswood Estate outside Melbourne on Christmas Eve 1882, that Bligh was given the small terracotta urn as a symbol of the ashes that he had travelled to Australia to regain.

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On the same occasion, he met his future wife - Florence Morphy - who was the companion to Lady Janet Clarke, mistress of Rupertswood, and governess to the Clark children.In February 1884, Bligh married Florence. Shortly afterwards, they returned to England, taking the urn - which Bligh always regarded as a personal gift - with them. It stayed on the mantelpiece at the Bligh family home - Cobham Hall, near Rochester in Kent - until Bligh died, 43 years later. At his request, Florence bequeathed the urn to MCC. Today, over 75 years on, the tiny, delicate and irreplaceable artefact resides in the MCC Museum at Lord’s. Each year, it is seen by tens of thousands of visitors, from all parts of the world.

In the 1990s, recognising the two teams’ desire to compete for an actual trophy, MCC commissioned - after discussions with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia - an urn-shaped Waterford Crystal trophy. This was first presented to Mark Taylor after his Australian side emerged triumphant in the 1998-99 Test series against England.

Since then, the trophy has been presented to the winning captain at the end of each Test series between Australia and England.Most recently, it was presented to Andrew Strauss after England’s 3-1 victory over Australia in the 2010/11 Ashes Series.

Marylebone Cricket Club was founded in 1787 - a fact gathered from a poster for a cricket match in 1837 announcing MCC’s Golden jubilee. Before then, however, aristocrats and noblemen played

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their cricket in White Conduit Fields at Islington, London. Like shooting and fox-hunting, cricket was considered a manly sport for the elite - with plenty of gambling opportunities to boot. (Around £20,000 was bet on a series of games between Old Etonians and England in 1751!) As London’s population grew, so did the nobility’s impatience with the crowds who gathered to watch them play. In pursuit of exclusivity, they decided to approach Thomas Lord, a bowler with White Conduit CC, and asked him to set up a new private ground. An ambitious entrepreneur, Lord was encouraged by Lord Winchilsea to lease a ground on Dorset Fields in Marylebone - the site of the modern Dorset Square.He staged his first match - Middlesex (with two of Berkshire and one of Kent) versus Essex (with two given men) - on 31st May 1787. Thus Marylebone Cricket Club was formed. A year later, it laid down a Code of Laws, requiring the wickets to be pitched 22 yards apart and detailing how players could be given out. Its Laws were adopted throughout the game - and MCC today remains the custodian and arbiter of Laws relating to cricket around the world.

After a short stay at Marylebone Bank, Regent’s Park, between 1811 and 1813, Lord’s moved to a new rural ground - previously the site of a duck pond - in St John’s Wood in 1814. It remains MCC’s home to this day. The ground was soon a major success and attracted hordes of players and spectators forcing Lord to build a Pavilion and refreshment stalls.

In 1805, the dukes and earls were keen to see their sons play cricket and so hired the ground for an Eton versus Harrow schools cricket match - the start of a world-famous, and on-going, tradition.

In 1825, when Thomas Lord was 70, he sold the ground to a Bank of England director, William Ward, for £5,000. Having provided the Marylebone Cricket Club with a ground for 38 years, Lord retired and then died seven years later - but his name lives on. That same year (1825), the Pavilion - housing scorecards, records and trophies - was destroyed in a fire. Work commenced immediately on a replacement, which opened the following year. At the time, the wicket was ‘prepared’ before a match by allowing sheep to come in and graze on the grass. However, the Club subsequently acquired its first mowing machine and appointed its first groundsman in 1864.

In the 1870s, MCC decided it wanted to get involved in county cricket, which was growing in popularity, and, in 1877, it invited Middlesex to adopt Lord’s as its county ground - an arrangement which continues over 125 years later.

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MCC’s next step towards establishing itself as cricket’s most influential body involved its development of a relationship with Australia, where emigrants had started playing the game competitively. So in 1877 James Lillywhite and an England side boarded a steamer and travelled for eight weeks before playing Australia in the first official Test match - although it was not until 26 years later, in 1903, that MCC undertook official responsibility for England’s tours ‘down under’.

One of MCC’s most famous players, Dr WG Grace, from Gloucestershire, gave the Club even greater recognition through his monumental performances and stature. A painting of him by A.S. Wortley was presented to the Club in 1890 and still hangs in the famous Long Room.

In 1889, the foundation stone was laid for a new Pavilion, paid for by a £21,000 loan from William Nicholson, who had made his fortune from distilling gin. A year later it was opened in time for the new season. It is now a listed building and one of the most famous landmarks in world sport.

At the turn of the century, the Board of Control for Test Matches, the Advisory County Cricket Committee and the Imperial Cricket Conference were all set up to cater for the growth in domestic, imperial and other international cricket. These bodies existed until 1968 when there was a major reorganisation of cricket in England. Since MCC was a private club it could not receive public funds, so it set up a Cricket Council as the governing body of cricket and the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB) to administer the professional game. It also converted its MCC Cricket Association into the National Cricket Association (NCA) to look after the recreational game. As a result, cricket started to receive financial help from the Government.

In the 1990s, the structure was changed again with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) taking over responsibility for all cricket in England from the TCCB, NCA and Cricket Council. MCC is determined to ensure that Lord’s remains world-class, as well as world-famous. MCC has recently been investing even more money to ensure that Lord’s has both a unique historic appeal and truly state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

Announcements will be made of players via the Lord’s Cricket Ground website shortly. www.lords.org

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HAIR TO DIVE FOR GET THE MERMAID-INSPIRED LOOK THIS SUMMER WITH NATURAL, TEXTURED HAIR. LISA HAYNES REVEALS THE SHORT CUTS TO BEACH BEAUTIFUL. Get the mermaid-inspired look this summer with natural, textured hair. Lisa Haynes reveals the short cuts to beach beautiful.

Put down the straightening irons and smoothing balms, because the look of this summer is undone beachy waves.

Take inspiration from the flowing locks of mythical mermaids. ink naturally beautiful hair with tousled texture that doesn't look like it's been styled or smothered with product.

"Messy manes are a key look this season," says David Fletcher, senior creative director for Unite hair.

"To achieve the look, work with your natural hair's texture and aim for natural, loose, beachy waves - not bouncy curls or dead straight hair."

Hit the beach with tresses that turn heads. And if you don't have naturally mermaid-esque locks, fake it with amplifying potions. Here's how to tease, tousle and transform your hair for high summer.

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HEALTH BEAUTY LONGER LOCKS Mermaids aren't known for their bobs or crops. Hair grows roughly an inch every two months, and if you're craving longer hair you need to review your maintenance. "e key to hair growth is scalp health and condition," says hair stylist Errol Douglas MBE. "It should be clean and neither too dry or oily. ere are lots of treatments available to correct and regulate the scalp."

Trims are still essential but Douglas advises asking your stylist for a 'dusting' instead of a trim or cut.

He explains: "It's literally a method where just the tiniest particles are removed from the ends. Foods rich in amino acids help the production of keratin, hair's natural protein, which will assist in it growing fuller and stronger."

Hydrate the hair regularly to avoid breakage and use heat protectants every time styling tools are used.

Length can be ageing as you get older but it's often the change in texture that's the giveaway.

"If my clients are reluctant to let go of length, I advise face-framing layers that soften the face and break up the coarser texture of hair as we grow older," Douglas suggests.

TRIED & TESTED Create instant beachy hair texture with a salt spray. Our testers spritz with three products: TRESemme Texture Style Tousled Wave Spray, £5.50 e spray action felt untargeted and not a lot seemed to reach my hair. I liked the boosted beach texture, but my ends felt slightly sticky afterwards.

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5/5 Catwalk by TIGI Session Series Salt Spray, £14.25 (www.tigihaircare.com) I loved the perfumed smell of this product. e spray was super-light and non-sticky in texture and resulted in instant loose waves after scrunching loosely with fingers.

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TEXTURE TONICS Look to beach, salt or texturising sprays to help you achieve beachy waves in an instant. ey may have different names but they all do the same hair-boosting job as though you've been tumbling in waves. "ese sprays give a matte, earthy texture to the hair," explains Gill Berry, of Structure hair.

"It's excellent on short, choppy styles, but also long, wavy and curly hair as it gives excellent volume, while adding strength and definition." e more spray you use, the more the hold factor increases.

For a lighter finish, spray onto your hands and scrunch the product into your hair. For greater hold and texture, spray directly onto the hair.

If your hair is uber-straight, promote a wavier look with curling tongs. Spritz a beach spray onto clean, damp hair and rough dry, then use a curling wand to wave random sections from the mid-lengths to the ends.

Berry says: "You're not after a neat finish, more of a messy, slightly dishevelled look."

BRAIDY BUNCH Look to plaits for practical beach style. ey scrape your hair off the face in the heat and unravel to reveal beachy kinks once they're undone.

Go for braids if you also want to hide a multitude of hair sins, like greasy roots or frizziness once you've taken a dip.

Norris Ogario, founder of Ogario London salon, says: "Braids and pretty plaits always make an appearance at this time of year but this season there's a shift towards multiple braids.

"Very cute and easy to do, simply plait your hair when wet and leave until nearly dry. At this stage, loosen your locks to reveal soft casual waves and add in some plaits around the side of the face."

To avoid looking too neat and 'done', mess up the plaits a little to give them a fluffy feel, leaving some of them looser than others. e tighter the plait, the tighter the wave. If you prefer a relaxed look, stick to one or two loose plaits.

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HOLIDAYS ARE ON THE HORIZON, BUT MANY OF US ARE OVERLOOKING OUR HEALTH WHEN WE PREPARE FOR A TRIP. GABRIELLE FAGAN ASKS THE EXPERTS HOW WE CAN ENSURE A TRIP ISN'T RUINED BY ILLNESS.

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holiday abroad is often the highlight of our year and we spend endless hours choosing outfits and packing, but many of us are ill-prepared when it comes to safeguarding our health, according to a new survey.

Around one in four holidaymakers will fall ill when away, reveals research by Nelsons Pharmacy. e most common ailments are upset tummies, over-indulgence, mosquito bites and sunburn, which can all lead to serious problems, but 22% of people don't purchase holiday health insurance.

"Also, although 48% of people surveyed have to visit a pharmacist when on holiday, the majority don't even know the word for pharmacy in the language of the country they're visiting," says Susanne Haar, homeopathic pharmacist for Nelsons which is offering an email helpline for minor health queries on holiday, or at other times.

"Preparing a travel kit of health essentials, including painkillers, antiseptic, insect repellent - our research found around 72% of people are bitten by mosquitoes - and anti-diarrhoea pills, could save a lot of grief and upset on that long anticipated break abroad."

Follow advice from the experts so you're prepared, fit and can enjoy a trouble-free break.

FLY AWAY FEARS As if the airport queues and delays weren't bad enough at peak holiday times, the whole experience can be a nightmare if you're also a nervy flyer.

Spa therapists at Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire, have created a range of soothing products for Marks & Spencer including a Temple Balm to lightly massage into your temples and a Pillow Mist. ey contain a lavender essential oil, known for its relaxing properties.

M&S Ragdale Hall Relax Temple Balm, £4/10g; M&S Ragdale Hall

Relax Restful Pillow Mist, £5/150ml: 0845 3021234 www.MarksandSpencer.com JUNK JET LAG A long-haul flight can leave you feeling lethargic for days, adversely impacting on your holiday time. Alternatively, you may just be feeling tired after rushing to complete last-minute work deadlines to get ready for your trip.

Nutritious foods, such as oily fish and green vegetables, can help restore and boost energy levels, but if these aren't easily available while you're away, a supplement containing Sun Chlorella 'A' claims to contain a variety of boosting nutrients.

"A dose of sun chlorella A contains more vitamin B12 than a 32oz steak, and the iron equivalent to nine cups of spinach," says Nadia Brydon, Sun Chlorella nutritionist who points out that models, Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Miranda Kerr both start their day with green juice smoothies containing chlorella.

Brydon has devised an early morning smoothie recipe which provides two servings: 15 tablets of Sun Chlorella 'A'; 1/2 cup of spring water; 1/2 banana (peeled); 1/2 avocado (peeled); 1/2 apple (with skin); one kiwi (peeled); a few raspberries or strawberries.

Chop all ingredients and put into a blender and blend until smooth.

Sun Chlorella, £21.95 for 300 tablets (a 20-30 day supply) and new Sun Chlorella 'A' Granules, ideal for smoothies, £21.95 for a 20 sachet box.

Both available from www.victoriahealth.com; www.nutricentre.com; www.bodykind.com; Revital stores; and direct: SunChlorella: 0800 008 6166 www.sunchlorella.co.uk Alternatively, Flower Essences of Australia's Travel Well Combination Essence, £7.45, from e Nutri Centre, claims to be beneficial in helping people adapt to different time zones, and can help ward off travel sickness.

It contains natural ingredients such as paw paw, bush fuscia and bush iris.

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HELP FOR HOLIDAY HEROICS rowing ourselves into sport or new activities on holiday after a year of little exercise can lead to trouble. Trainers recommend a gentle warm-up before undertaking anything physically demanding, and even simple stretching can be beneficial for muscles and help you avoid problems before attempting your watersports, or even a pedalo race.

"We can all get a little carried away with the excitement of being on holiday, and that can result in injury," says Dr Roger Henderson.

"Make sure you take something with you - something like a pain relief patch which can be used to reduce muscle and joint pain associated with strains and sprains. It will help if you're unlucky enough to experience muscular pain while you're away.

"It works by delivering two pain relieving ingredients directly to the affected area to provide long-lasting relief, and uses two active ingredients which are absorbed through the skin to provide analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects."

Salonpas Pain Relief Patch from £4.99 for three patches, £6.99 for five patches, available from Boots and pharmacies nationwide. For more information visit: www.salonpas.co.uk TROUBLESOME TUMS Changing diet and drinking new water can leave us vulnerable to upset tummies, and can particularly affect those who suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

"When you go on holiday your body has to cope with a sharp change in routine, and that may cause your IBS to flare-up unexpectedly," says Helen Bond, consultant dietician to Buscopan.

"Your bowels need time to adjust to any changes, so make sure that you continue to eat regularly, drink lots of water and try to relax and not to worry about it happening.

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IBS/Upset stomach Buscopan IBS Relief, £4.48, from pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide. For information visit: www.ibs-relief.co.uk BEAT THE BLOAT Over-indulging at the 'eat as much as you like' buffet or rushing meals so you don't miss out on holiday fun can lead to uncomfortable bloating and indigestion.

"Whether we're eating on-the-go or over-indulging at the dinner table, that uncomfortable feeling after eating is all too common," says nutritionist Amanda Hamilton.

"Fortunately, there are a number of quick-fixes which can help. Chewing food five to 10 times slows down our eating, aids digestion and allowing us more time to recognise when we have eaten enough.

Sucking an after-dinner mint is a great way to acknowledge that we have come to the end of the meal, helps us avoid second helpings and that familiar 'too full' feeling."

Setlers Mintees contain peppermint oil and spearmint, from £1.29 from pharmacies and supermarkets nationwide TIME TO GO A new survey by constipation treatment, Dulcolax shows that around one in five (18%) of us suffer from it on overseas breaks.

Like bloating, it can be due, among other things, to a change in diet and routine, dehydration, eating too much rich food or drinking too much alcohol, plus long periods sitting down while travelling.

"Try to stick to a similar meal schedule as the one you're accustomed to at home, and incorporate raw foods like carrots and broccoli," says nutritionist Kate Arnold.

"Water plays a very important role in digestion so drink as much fluid as possible including low caffeine teas and juices low in sugar, to stay hydrated. One and a half litres of water daily is a good average depending on the amount of exercise you do and how hot it is.

"At meal times, include high fibre foods such as wholegrain cereals and bread, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and limit high fat, sugary foods which may irritate the digestive system."

Visit www.LetsTalkConstipation.co.uk features a host of advice and a free app to help identify triggers, make lifestyle changes and manage symptoms Ducolax, pack of 20 tablets, around £2.24, available nationwide from Tesco, Boots Sainsbury's, and Amazon and pharmacies and supermarkets SUN SAVERS Staying out of the during peak-hours (from noon to around 3.30 pm), covering up the body with loose fitting clothes, and applying a high-factor sun cream are all good ways to stay safe in the sun.

But it's all too easy to get caught out and end up suffering painful pink, sore skin.

Using an Aloe Vera Gel on sore areas may help soothe pain and speed up the healing process. It may also reduce the irritation of insect bites and heat rash.

Recent studies have also shown that tomato lycopene may help to protect skin from UV ray damage to skin cells, and some experts believe dietary intake of tomato

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can be particularly at risk to the effects of dehydration as loss of fluids and salts affects them more quickly. Dr Henderson advises all travellers to pack oral rehydration sachets.

Dioralyte Relief, £4.25 for six sachets, from Boots stores, Waitrose and pharmacies nationwide, can help keep the body hydrated and stop diarrhoea and as it contains rice powder to help return bowel movements to normal and reduce the duration of diarrhoea

phytonutrients helps protect against photoxidative stress on the skin, which can result from too much time spent in the sun.

Holland & Barrett Aloe Vera Gel, £6.99 for 200ml, from Holland & Barrett stores nationwide or online at www.hollandandbarrett.com Lyc-O-Mato, costs £12.18 for 30 capsules, available from Boots TUMMY BUGS Poor kitchen hygiene and unsanitary conditions can put us at risk of that common holiday peril; diarrhoea.

"Diarrhoea is an all too common holiday illness, typically caused by viral or bacterial infections or irritation of the gut, and frequently from food or drinks that we consume whilst away," says Dr Roger Henderson.

"Additionally, holiday stomach bugs can often spread easily in places where hygiene practices aren't of a standard we're used to, and commonly in resorts or cruise ships where there are large numbers of holidaymakers."

He warns that while diarrhoea is considered a seemingly mild condition in hot climates abroad it can very quickly turn into something more serious. e body loses more fluids and salts - like sodium and potassium - faster than usual in hot temperatures which can cause dehydration and lead to it quickly becoming a serious condition.

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MOZZIE MENACE Small but perfectly formed to cause maximum irritation, plus able to defy most attempts to repel them, mosquitoes may this year be even more of a problem than normal according to an expert.

"Southern regions of England may become warm enough to support mosquitoes, like the Asian Tiger Mosquito, that have the potential to spread diseases," says Dr James Logan from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

"In Europe, the Asian Tiger Mosquito and other more troublesome mosquito species could rise in numbers with the warmer climate patterns. Mosquito bites appear as small raised bumps on the skin and are often very itchy. If you are in a known area for mosquitoes, then it is wise to have a suitable repellent and bite relief cream with you. ose bitten should avoid scratching as this will make the bites more irritated."

Craghoppers have a range of clothes made from sun protective fabrics which also contain a NosiLife permanent insect repellent which claims to help prevent 90% of insect bites.

Anthisan Bite and Sting Cream, containing a topical antihistamine, can provide relief from pain, irritation and inflammation caused by insect bites, stings and stinging nettle rash. It costs £4.09 and is available from Boots and leading pharmacies.

Apis, £5.45, a homeopathic remedy may be used for insect bites where there is mild swelling, burning, stinging and itching at the site of the irritation, available from www.nelsonspharmacy.com To seek homeopathic advice for minor ailments: homeopathyhelp@nelsons.net and inquiries will be answered by a registered homeopath within 24 hours of receipt Craghoppers NosiLife Daniela Shirt, around £45; Craghoppers NosiLife Desert Hat, £20; Craghoppers NosiLife Cargo Shorts, £40: www.craghoppers.com

What is it?

WheyHey, from Holland & Barrett, contains no sugar and claims to have as much protein as a 70g chicken breast.

Its makers claim the whey protein isolate, which gives each 150ml tub its name, will help build lean muscle and is essential for those wanting to get ripped or just tone-up their bodies this summer. It comes in strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavours.

Nutritionist, Kate Butler said the product provides very high levels of protein for what is normally a 'treat' food, although she added that it was not the sole-solution to weight loss or muscle building. "e reason there is no sugar in each tub is due to a natural sweetener called Xylitol. is combined with the protein content is what makes WheyHey a much healthier alternative to other ice creams," says Butler. "at's why the 123 calories in each tub are derived mainly from the protein content rather than empty sugars and fats. You would however need to combine a tub of WheyHey with hours in the gym and eat it as part of an overall balanced diet to see the ultimate results."

What's it like?

I was pleasantly surprised at the flavour and texture of this ice-cream, and I especially liked the chocolate flavour. True, there's no satisfying dairy hit but WheyHey is solid to dig your spoon into and its taste is satisfying. I'd give this 8/10 and it means it's one treat that I won't have to avoid in my bid to look good in a bikini on the beach.

Information: WheyHey Ice-cream, £2.69 for a 150ml tub, in strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavours, available from Holland & Barrett stores: www.hollandandbarrett.com ■

TRIED & TESTED Ice cream's one of summer's pleasures but those cones can pile on the pounds. Sue Moneypenny tests a low-calorie version that won't melt away your diet

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Our roofs are popular with architects and home owners by retaining and enhancing the beauty and character of almost any property regardless of architectural style. As part of the bold face of a modern new build or a subtle extension to something more traditional a Louvretec roof will provide you with a new environment in which to enjoy your home.

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On target - NERF N-Strike Elite Roughcut - £19.99 www.springfreetrampolines.co.uk For those fans of foam dart action this is about the best bit of kit ever unleashed. Firing up to forty feet, the Roughcut can release two soft tipped armoury simultaneously, making you very hard to beat.

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Play time - Fargo Playcentre - £279.9 www.smythstoys.com No need for the kids to head down to the local playground, they can easily get their fun out in the back garden with this superb set. When they've exhausted themselves on the two swings, fairground inspired skyride and wavy slide, there's a decent sized decking space for them to catch some breath and even have a spot of lunch.

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IS YOUR GARDEN A GOLD MINE? TIPS ON HOW TO ANALYSE THE WORTH AND VALUE OF YOUR OLD GARDEN JUNK PLUS, FIND OUT WHAT ELSE NEEDS DOING IN THE GARDEN THIS MONTH.

BY HANNAH STEPHENSON

efore you chuck out your old gardening tools or that urn you inherited from your grandmother, check out their value because Jonty Hearnden, presenter of the BBC1 show Cash In e Attic, says you could be sitting on a goldmine. He reckons you may be able to sell anything from old paving slabs to large concrete urns, ancient tools, aged weathervanes and benches for hundreds - or even thousands of pounds.

People who've inherited property or are clearing houses for relatives are the most likely candidates to find an Aladdin's cave of treasure in the garden. "e most common items that may be lying around are garden urns or statuary of the 20th century, the moulded urns and the moulded figurines and birdbaths which you think are just old and don't have any value," he says.

"Actually, there's a very good second hand value for those items because dealers and interior designers like urns which look really weathered. ey might only be 20 to 40-years-old, but there's a definite market for antique-looking reproduction garden urns and other items."

Such items may be made of concrete, otherwise known as reconstituted stone, and the ones fetching the most money have an 18th or 19th century feel to them, he says.

"I went into a shop the other day where there were four identical urns that were 2ft tall by 1ft wide with box bushes in them. ey looked a million dollars and they were probably around £400 each."

Birdbaths, weathervanes and other ephemera all have a value, he says.

"You could easily get £100 for a birdbath in an auction sale. It has to be weathered so that it doesn't look new, which can take a few years."

Coalbrookdale garden benches, which are made of highly ornate and Victorian-looking cast iron, are extremely sought-after items which can fetch between £3,000-£6,000, he observes. e 19th century benches are often stamped Coalbrookdale or C-B Dale Co, and the seat is probably made of timber slats.

"People may be sitting on a fortune because they just don't realise how expensive these benches are," he says. ere is also a market for old garden tools, desired for their craftsmanship.

"Garden tools have a certain value. Don't just throw them away. ere will be somebody out there who wants them because they just love the feel of old wooden handles and cast metalware that's not made to the same standard today.

"Good places to sell those sorts of objects are eBay and car boot sales, as people will often pay between £10-£30 for old, good quality forks and trowels if they look presentable. Expect to get less on eBay. Go for the car boot sale if you're selling anything under £20."

Also, in a house that is Victorian or older, don't forget to look down, people will pay good money for garden edging tiles from the 19th century. "e Victorians produced a lot of garden design materials. It was the era of the municipal space where you would have a garden park which was manicured, with flowerbeds, run by the community or local town council. ey were very big on gardens."

Undamaged marble is especially lucrative and will fetch thousands, while urns and ornaments can make the top hundreds.

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when people go into the garden and find hidden treasures."

Now, a new website, cashintheattic.com, has been launched to help people value their items. After uploading a few snaps of items to the website, experts will value their worth, charging from £5 per valuation. e site can help visitors research pricing and provenance.

Spring and summer are the perfect times to sell garden memorabilia, Hearnden adds. Dealers and salvage companies will buy many gardening items, while there are auction houses such as Summers Place Auctions in West Sussex, which deal specifically in high end garden statuary.

Frost damage will inevitably devalue items which would otherwise fetch a good price, he agrees.

"Once ornaments are damaged by frost, they won't have value. Check for hairline cracks because dealers won't want to buy items with hairline cracks."

Even paving slabs may be worth selling, he observes.

"York paving stone, initially laid municipally for street paving, has all now been taken up and put down into people's kitchens and interiors or put on people's patios because they really love the look.

"Now, companies make reproduction York paving slabs because it's so desirable. If you have York stone as a patio you don't want, there's probably a buyer for it. ere's usually a salvage man who will want to pay you good money for it and take it away for you, all at the same time."

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because they were the first garden gnomes allowed in to the Chelsea Flower Show and due to the subject matter and the fact that she's pregnant with the next in line to the throne, boy or girl."

BEST OF THE BUNCH - FRENCH LAVENDER (LAVANDULA STOECHAS) Originating from hot, dry Mediterranean regions, French lavender makes a change from traditional lavender. With its showy bracts above the flower heads, L. stoechas is an aromatic dwarf shrub growing to 60cm tall, with narrow, grey-green leaves and short-stalked, dense, heads of tiny purple flowers surmounted by a tuft of purple bracts. ere are also white forms such as 'Snowman' and others which combine two colours, such as 'Pretty Polly', which has purple flowers with white bracts.

French lavender is best grown in well-drained, light soil in a warm position, sheltered from cold winds and frost. It is not fully hardy, but survives well in a sunny corner or against a warm wall, and makes an excellent container plant that can be brought under cover in winter.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - EDIBLE FLOWERS You can have borage or anchusa to give your salads a purple hue or to look good scattered in a fruit cup. Alternatively the bright, sizzling oranges, yellows and reds of nasturtiums can add a vibrant, peppery taste to salads, and they are all pretty easy to grow. Seeds can be sown in late spring, planted out at 10-20cm (4-8in) apart into a weed-free bed once the risk of frosts has passed. Alternatively, sow seeds directly into the soil in early summer, thinning them out once they have grown their first set

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and helianthemum immediately after flowering, before they have had time to set seed ■ Layer low-growing branches of chaenomeles, cotinus and

magnolia now for good propagation results ■ Continue to sow quick-growing salad crops such as lettuces,

radishes and spring onions ■ During dry weather raise the cutting blades on your

lawnmower and mow without using the grass box so that the clippings help retain moisture ■ in established seedlings of herbs such as chervil and dill to

15-30cm (6-12in) apart, according to the eventual spread of the plants.

A pair of rare Austin and Seeley composition stone Warwick urns from 19th century

of true leaves.

Harvest the flowers regularly to ensure a continuous supply, and pick them early in the day, selecting the perfect blooms to adorn your dishes.

Other edible flowers include Viola tricolor, with its deep purple, yellow and cream fragrant blooms which have a delicate, perfumed taste, courgette flowers, which can be fried and made into tempura or lightly sauteed in butter, while pretty orange pot marigolds, or calendulas, look amazing sprinkled over salads to which they add a peppery flavour.

THREE WAYS TO ... LABEL PLANTS 1. Always choose a style of label that will enhance your plant collection 2. When securing labels to plants, allow for the plant to grow and never secure it around the main stem 3. Don't label everything - you don't want to turn your garden into a sea of labels. If the same plant is featured in another part of the garden, only label one specimen WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH ■ Take soft and semi-ripe cuttings using non-flowering shoots

of shrubs including hydrangea, spiraea, weigela, honeysuckle, pyracantha and philadelphus, as well as hedging plants ■ Sow courgettes, marrows, pumpkins and squashes directly

into their growing position ■ Remove the growing points from early peas which have

finished flowering to concentrate energies on pod production ■ Boost gladioli with a liquid feed every two weeks from now

Photo of the late 19th-century Victorian wrought iron weathervane, surmounted by later sheet copper whale vane.

through to the first appearance of the flower ■ Plant 'De Caen' anemone corms under cloches for flowering

in the autumn and winter ■ Deadhead border plants that have finished flowering, such as

lupins, to prevent them from setting seed and to encourage them to produce a second flush of blooms later in the year ■ Pot up rooted basal cuttings of delphiniums taken last month ■ Propagate strawberries from the plantlets that form on the

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ike the tides, the seaside trend returns time and time again. Gabrielle Fagan goes beachcombing for home products, so you can dive into the coastal look with style this summer. ere's something special about being close to water, wide expanses of sea and sky, and living with open doors and broad horizons.

Coastal homes are the fantasy of many, and the privilege of

few. But so captivating is their style that it returns every year, sending a wave of seaside-inspired looks through interiors both near and far from the coast.

"Cool, calming colours, natural materials, whitewashed floors and soft flowing linens are all indispensable elements of such homes, but so too is a robust practicality," says Sally Hayden, author of At e Waters Edge, which features 12 glorious waterside homes.

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"ese are spaces that allow us to be completely relaxed and carefree. ey have an informal 'kick off your shoes' simplicity that invites relaxation."

While the trend endures, like ocean ripples, the breadth of interpretation is ever expanding.

It ranges from the jaunty pastiche - with blue and white stripes, seaside signs and nautical paraphernalia - to a sophisticated, understated approach, which relies on natural materials, sun-bleached colour palettes and beachcomber finds.

"Open-plan living is well suited to waterside or holiday homes, which are often places for an escape from everyday life," says Hayden.

"It promotes an easy flow, as well as optimising the available light and space. Practical, hard-working kitchens extend into airy, unfussy living spaces, which ideally have large windows offering the best vantage point for the surrounding landscape."

Here, experts in seaside chic share their ideas, to help steer you on a stylish course.

WATERY HUES Calming shades which reflect the ocean are often incorporated into coastal colour schemes, to capture the sense of tranquility and harmony we associate with water.

"Large stretches of water reflect the colours of the sky and provide a broad palette to inspire interior decoration," says Hayden.

"Opt for tones ranging from muted blues through to soft greens and subtle turquoises, which bring to mind the sparkle of water and wide cloudless horizons."

Greys also work well, she points out, as they're reminiscent of water and stormy skies. Opt for cooler hues with pale aquas and sea greens, while warmer shades complement stronger colours like navy, terracotta and brown.

Shore thing: Go into the wide blue yonder with the pale blue First Dawn, Dulux Matt Emulsion, £18.98 for 2.5 litres. Go grey with Dulux Timeless Emulsion in Wishing Well, £21.98 for 2.5 litres, both B&Q. WHITER SHADE OF PALE An all-white interior is an obvious choice for a waterside home, says Hayden, because it creates a cool, crisp and airy environment, as well as a blank canvas against which to display collections of marine treasures.

"White doesn't have to mean stark and cold. Combine it with natural materials like wood, linen, coir and seagrass, and their sun-bleached tones suggest a summery, beachy palette," she says.

"Warmer whites and creamy tones work wonderfully in cooler climates, as they have more depth. A neutral scheme offers an opportunity to introduce the odd splash of bold colour, such as deep turquoise or coral pink."

Resilient, hard-wearing natural textiles will enhance rooms, with cotton an obvious choice. Striped ticking works well too, Hayden suggests, and linen sits harmoniously beside rustic wood and unpolished stone.

Shore thing: Plantation shutters let light flood in and ensure privacy, or screen an outlook which may not be shore-side! e Shutterly Fabulous range starts from £290 a square metre for standard colours, and from £320 for custom finishes.

Alternatively, fake a sea view with a realistic Rocky Sea Roller Blind, from £119, DigetexHome.

Complement a serene setting with Linea's Rennes light wood furniture range, currently on sale from £299 (normally priced from £369), and a brilliantly appropriate Postcard Cushion, £12.50, all House of Fraser.

BUOYANT & BEACHY e allure of the seaside is also about having fun, and that can apply to rooms.

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illusion of warm, clear skies in your home, by keeping your walls more muted and adding a bolder blue to the ceiling, for a fresh and dynamic style that will take you away to your dream destination," says Rebecca ompson, senior colour and design manager at Dulux. is can work well in bathrooms and bedrooms, as well as living spaces, to promote a carefree spirit and create a calming environment.

Shore thing: For a bold feature wall or ceiling, the deep turquoise Striking Cyan Dulux Matt Emulsion, £12.98 for 1.25 litres, B&Q, is ideal.

Alternatively, paint a wall with two colours which echo exotic skies, such as Sapphire Springs 3 Matt Emulsion and Bermuda Cocktail 2, both £24.99 for 2.5 litres from the Dulux Paint Mixing range. Divide the wall into two and 'feather' the join with a brush or roller for a dip-dye effect.

Echo the atmosphere of the seaside of yesteryear with retro-inspired Beach Wallpaper, £150 a roll, and a matching Lowestoft Cushion, £55, Michelle Mason.

BEACHCOMBING FINDS e pieces we display are an expression of our individual taste, and they can range from tasteful to witty, says Hayden.

"Sun hats, vintage tennis racquets, wooden oars and other beach paraphernalia can be displayed as decorative elements in a coastal retreat," she says.

"Maps or navigation charts are popular adornments, while nostalgic postcards have a similar effect. Nautical artwork grouped together can create a dramatic effect on a wall."

Shore thing: Float the style without breaking the bank with Sainsbury's accessories, which include a Tu Navy Beach Arrow Sign, £5, while Matalan has a white and blue Light House ornament, £8.

No shore retreat's authentic without seagulls, and a couple of Anorak Seagulls Cushions, £37 each, from John Lewis, could add instant coastal atmosphere.

Take the look to the table, ideal for conjuring a coastline vibe, with Seagulls Placemats, £27 for a set of four, Anorak. Set the captain's table with the four-piece blue and white striped Ahoy Mug Set, £8.50, from Sabichi.

At e Water's Edge by Sally Hayden, photography Earl Carter, is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £19.99. is book is available to readers for £17.99 (including p&p) by calling Macmillan Direct on 01256 302 699 and quoting ref GLR 7XF

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AWARD-WINNING GREEN HOUSE HOTEL CELEBRATES YET ANOTHER ACCOLADE PLUS ARBOR RESTAURANT LAUNCH BRINGS SEASONAL DINING IN RELAXED SETTING BOURNEMOUTH BOUTIQUE HOTEL CROWNED BEST IN THE UK AT THE CONSIDERATE HOTEL AWARDS 201.

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he Green House Hotel has beat Britain’s finest to be awarded Considerate Hotel of the Year 2013 at a glittering ceremony in London.e Bournemouth boutique hotel was on a shortlist that featured some of the biggest and best in the UK - including the Cavendish, the Soho Hotel and Park Plaza County Hall. Last year’s winner, Landmark London, passed the baton at an awards ceremony at the beginning of June. e Considerate “Oscars” started in 1992 when they were set up to reward “Clean & Green” hotels – “Green” referred to plants and flowers, while “Clean” meant that your brass was bright and shiny. A win for e Green House Hotel reflects the awards’ more joined-up approach, reviewing everything from green practices to facilities, innovation and training.

John Firrell, Executive Director of Considerate Hoteliers,

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praised the hotel’s community spirit and vision. “e Green House Hotel, Bournemouth is the first winner of the Considerate Hotel of the Year award that was created and built from scratch with the avowed intention of being what it is today – a magnificent oak of sustainability from its roots to its branches and its ever-growing green shoots,” Mr Firrell said. “is growth is not just contained within the hotel but also influences much of what goes on around it and the various organisations within and without Bournemouth it is involved with. “e owners and management team have embraced fully the meaning of social responsibility, are willing to impart their ethos to others and are reaping the financial benefits of being the ultimate hotelier/innkeeper – the excellent mine host and the responsible business.” e Green House Hotel has been hailed for eco innovation since launch, balancing new ideas with luxury living. From the beehive on the roof, which produces honey for the restaurant and for guests to buy; to the sustainable wood used for furnishings and the locally-made 100% wool carpets and eco beds; to the company car, which runs on cooking oil from the kitchen - it’s the attention to detail that makes e Green House Hotel extra special.

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Mr Firrell added: “Each year, the winner of this award takes the standard of achievement to even greater heights. e Green House Hotel gives the impression that their wonderful achievements are just the beginning. We at Considerate Hoteliers are immensely proud to have them as this year’s winners.”

Other awards in the Bournemouth hotel’s trophy cabinet include AA Eco Hotel of the Year 2012-13 and Small Hotel of the Year 2010.

It’s an exciting time for the hotel, with the addition of ARBOR to e Green House Hotel family. e new restaurant launches next month, July 8th.

ARBOR is a winning mix of an inventive locally sourced menu and a casual interior design, with an enormous sculpted tree in centre stage, hence the name. eir exquisite consistent service has made e Green House Hotel so popular with the Dorset elite. e key difference in the new concept is the atmosphere - it’s more relaxed dining, without compromising on quality.

ARBOR BRINGS FRESH NEW FLAVOURS TO DORSET DINING – WITH A SEASONAL TWIST Bournemouth’s multi-award-winning four-star Green House Hotel has opened the town’s newest fine-dining restaurant, Arbor, offering an innovative menu that will change with the seasons.

“I am totally committed to using only the finest quality ingredients,” says head chef Andy Hilton, “and that means we have to take a totally flexible approach to the dishes we offer.

“Too many restaurants serve up the same old menu throughout the year, and that means standards inevitably slip – something we are determined to avoid at Arbor.”

Hilton has the full support of Green House general manager Olivia O’Sullivan, who says Arbor’s emphasis is on freshness.

“We’re taking a fresh approach to fresh produce,” she says, “and that means our menu has to change with the seasons.

“Our ‘fresh’ philosophy may mean more work for the kitchen staff, but we are determined that Arbor guests should enjoy a dining experience that is second to none.”

For now, starters include asparagus with honey-glazed chicken wings, served as a starter with salty shavings of Old Winchester cheese. Other offerings destined to become first-course favourite include squid ink linguini in a mussel broth flavoured with garlic, ginger and saffron, and Lyme Bay scallops combined with bacon and creamed peas.

Main course options include poached lemon sole, braised Mendip Hills lamb shoulder – served with its own individual shepherd’s pie – and chicken breasts stuffed with chorizo and a tarragon chicken mousse.

A separate dessert menu – along with main course ‘specials’ – changes on a regular basis to ensure the highest quality.

As for the prices, Olivia O’Sullivan insists: “ere is absolutely no point in serving fantastic food if people cannot afford it, so we have taken a conscious decision to set a price point that reflects the quality without breaking the bank.”

Starters lead in at less than £5, while main course dishes are priced from just £11.50.

Head chef Andy Hilton’s commitment to culinary quality sets him apart from many in his profession in that he bucks the current trend for insisting on ‘locally-sourced’ ingredients.

“We will always try to source our ingredients from as close to home as possible, but Arbor will not compromise on quality,” he says. “Having said that, here in the southwest we are extremely fortunate to have some of the very best suppliers in the country, and Arbor will support them all the way.” ose star suppliers include the Bath Pig Company, which povides Arbor with British-made chorizo, and Stokes Farm in Wiltshire, where Hilton buys his beef, while the restaurant’s scallops come from Lyme Bay; and the creamy Rosary goats’ cheese makes the short journey from Salisbury.

Even closer to home, Arbor’s honey travels only a few feet – it comes from bees housed in hives on the roof of the Green House Hotel!

Hilton’s quest for quality knows no boundaries, however – Arbor’s lamb is sourced from the Mendip Hills, and the restaurant’s black pudding travels the length of the country from Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides.

“Good food has nothing to do with geography,” Hilton says.

“My approach is that Arbor guests should enjoy the very best dishes, made from the finest ingredients, and if that means racking up a few extra ‘food miles’, then so be it – it’s about dining, not distance.

The brand-new Arbor restaurant at the Green House Hotel is at 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX, telephone 01202 498900 ■

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lmost 500 million bags of leafy salad were snapped up in the UK last year. And with more than 60 varieties of the green stuff readily available, now is the perfect time to refresh your salad repertoire, says Keeley Bolger.

Juicy burgers and succulent chicken drumsticks are often the main attraction at summer barbecues - and who can blame us for shunning the salads when the scent of mouth-watering grilled meat fills the air?

But don't let your nose do your bidding. Done properly, summer salads can be just as exciting as a sizzling quarter-pounder. And what's more, they're becoming easier and easier to create at home. Back in 1985, Marks & Spencer welcomed UK customers to the convenient world of pre-packaged salads.

Since then, other shops have followed suit, with a whopping

466,938,000 bags of salads sold in supermarkets during 2012, according to the British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA).

One person who's keen to encourage us to put salad in the spotlight is Harry Eastwood, who appeared on Channel 4's Cook Yourself in. She's so enthusiastic about leaves, she's devoted an entire book to them.

"I've been eating a salad a day for years. So long in fact that I can't remember when it started!" laughs Eastwood.

"Salads are healthy and easy, I honestly just love eating colourful food. I feel good if I eat food that I know is fresh, seasonal, delicious and full of nutrients."

But with more than 60 varieties of homegrown leaves now widely available to make a meal within minutes, now is the ideal time to start making the most out of our salads.

Here are three of Eastwood's recipes to get you started...

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GOAT'S CHEESE AND HONEY PARCELS WITH GREEN BEANS (Serves 6, making 18 parcels in total) 400g fine green beans, topped and tailed 9 sheets filo pastry (two packs of ready-made pastry should be ample) 4tbsp vegetable oil 350g mild goat's cheese (such as goat log), cut into 18 round slices 18 x 1/2tsp set honey (preferably floral honey) 2tbsp thyme leaves, torn from the stem 200g bacon lardons, chopped into very small dice (or 120g of lightly toasted walnuts for vegetarians) 4 large handfuls mixed baby leaf lettuce or oak leaf lettuce washed and dried 1 shallot (preferably a banana shallot), finely diced For the dressing: 1tbsp red wine vinegar 1tbsp walnut oil 1tsp Dijon mustard Blanch the green beans in boiling water and once the water boils again, drain and rinse them in very cold water until they are cold to the touch. ey should be a little crunchy. Set aside.

To make the parcels, cut the filo sheets in half lengthways so you have 18 sheets of pastry, then brush a little of the oil over each sheet of filo on both sides. Next, place a cheese round somewhere in the middle of each sheet and top it with half a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of thyme.

Fold the sheet up like a present, tucking in the ends as you go so you don't wind up with any 'open ends'. Don't worry that it's not glued tightly shut at this point, as the melted cheese and honey will seal it later. Once you've made up all the parcels, set them aside.

Fry the lardons in a large, dry frying pan. Once golden and cooked, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and drip-dry them on kitchen paper.

Without tipping the excess fat out of the pan, fry the filo cheese parcels in the lardon pan for four minutes on each side, or until they turn golden.

Blend the dressing ingredients together in a clean jam jar and give a good shake. Assemble the salad leaves, shallot, lardons and beans in a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and season before adding the hot parcels and serving.

SUMMER RATATOUILLE WITH ANCHOVIES AND LEMON (Serves 4) 1 large aubergine, cut into small dice 2 medium courgettes, topped, tailed and cut into very small dice 4tbsp olive oil 1 large (preferably Spanish) onion, peeled and cut into fine dice 1 medium yellow pepper, cored and chopped into small cubes 1 medium orange pepper, cored and chopped into small cubes 2 cloves garlic, crushed to a paste 3 anchovies, very finely chopped (you could substitute these for

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pine nuts or feta) 10 medium, ripe tomatoes on the vine Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon A handful basil leaves, torn from the stem Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Toss the aubergine and courgette cubes in the olive oil until evenly coated. Add them to the hot frying pan and cook over a high heat for five minutes, until the edges have turned a golden colour. You may find that you need to do this stage in two batches.

Tip the hot vegetables into a large bowl with the diced onion, prepared peppers, garlic and anchovies. Season generously with salt and pepper, then cover with cling film. Set aside for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, chop the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds and centre with the help of a spoon. Finely chop the flesh, then add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

Finally, squeeze the lemon juice over the salad. Set aside (wrapped in cling film) for an hour in the ambient temperature of your kitchen, to let the flavours mingle and develop.

Scatter the basil leaves over just before serving and adjust the seasoning one last time. Serve with crusty bread.

ROAST CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH QUAILS' EGGS (Serves 6) 50g butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1tbsp thyme leaves Freshly cracked black pepper

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1 large (2.5kg) free-range chicken (use avocado for a meat-free version) 12 quails' eggs (if you can't find quails' eggs, try using 6 free-range eggs) 1 ciabatta roll, cut into slices 1cm wide, brushed with 2tbsp olive oil A pinch of celery salt 4 Little Gem lettuces, leaves torn from the heart and washed 120g pitted black olives 3 celery stalks, washed and finely chopped 30g Parmesan, shaved into thin strips Light Caesar dressing: (Makes 400ml) 120g mayonnaise 8 drained and finely chopped anchovies, 4 cloves garlic, minced 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 60g plain full-fat yoghurt 4tsp Dijon mustard 4tbsp olive oil 2tsp Worcestershire Sauce A pinch of celery salt Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5. Beat the butter with a wooden spoon and add the garlic and thyme. It's ready when the mixture looks like a paste. Season well with pepper.

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the breast section and the top of the thighs. Place the prepared chicken in the middle of the hot oven and cook for one hour, basting occasionally.

Cook the quails' eggs in boiling water for two minutes. Once cooked, run them under cold water until they are cold to the touch. Drain them, then peel. ere is a knack to peeling quails' eggs: roll them on a board first and you'll find that the shell comes off easier (and sometimes in one long, satisfying strip).

Adjust your cooking time accordingly if you're using free-range eggs.

Once the chicken has had 40 minutes' cooking, pop the ciabatta on an oven tray and into the hot oven for the final 20 minutes of cooking.

Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut all the meat from the carcass and toss it in the cooking juices. Season with celery salt.

To make the dressing, put the mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice in a clean jar and shake until loose and combined.

Add the yoghurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch celery of salt and shake again. Keeps for three to five days in a jar in the fridge.

Dress the prepared lettuce leaves with half the dressing. Next, add the prepared eggs, olives, celery and ciabatta to the lettuce. Add the Parmesan and a good crunch of black pepper. Drizzle the remaining dressing over before serving.

A Salad For All Seasons by Harry Eastwood is published by Bantam Press, priced £20. Available now ■

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THE 2013 HONDA'S CR-V SCORED THE MAXIMUM FIVE STAR RATING IN THE EURO NCAP ASSESSMENT

FIVE STARS AWARDED IN LATEST CRASH TESTS THE HOTTEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MOTORING. THIS WEEK: FIVE STARS AWARDED IN LATEST CRASH TESTS.

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wo family favourites have been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, the internationally -recognised body responsible for assessing crash safety. e rating scheme focuses on the vehicle's overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score. e system considers occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids.

THE HONDA CR-V AND THE CITROËN C4 PICASSO HAVE BOTH ACHIEVED THE COVETED FIVE-STAR OVERALL RATING. Furthermore, Euro NCAP is revealing two new Euro NCAP Advanced rewards for further Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. e Mitsubishi Forward Collision Mitigation, available on

the Mitsubishi Outlander tested in 2012, is a system aimed at alerting the driver to an imminent threat of rear end collision both at low and higher speed.

With the City Brake Control available as an option on the Fiat Panda and 500L, Fiat is providing the driver with a technology helping to avoid low-speed crashes, by optimizing the braking autonomously if needed.

SEAT'S LEON FR 2.0 TDI 184 PS IS READY TO GO Seat has launched its answer to Volkswagen's hot GTD diesel hatch: the Leon FR 2.0 TDi. Available to order now, ahead of deliveries starting in September, the Leon FR 2.0 TDI promises to combine hot hatch performance with supermini running costs thanks to its 67.3 mpg combined fuel consumption and CO2 rating of 109 g/km. is ensures owners pay

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PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR NEW ERCEDES-BEN! S-CLASS Following its international debut, Mercedes-Benz has announced further details and UK prices for its range-topping S-Class saloon, and is now available to order.

With a three engine line up of one diesel, one petrol and one petrol hybrid - S350 BlueTEC, S400 Hybrid and S500 - the new range also offers two trim choices of SE Line and AMG Line, as well as the standard and long wheelbase options, with UK production commencing in September ahead of deliveries in October. e new S-Class offers up to a nine per cent increase in power over the outgoing model, an 18 per cent reduction in CO2 (147 g/km for the S400 Hybrid) and 22 per cent improvement in fuel consumption (44.8 mpg for the S400 Hybrid).

Improved levels of standard equipment over the already impressive outgoing S-Class, includes the addition of a reversing camera, COMAND Online NTG 5, full LED Intelligent Light System, DAB digital radio and Keyless Start.

Prices start from £62,650 for the S350 BlueTEC SE Line, rising to £65,650 for the S350 BlueTEC L SE Line, £69,650 for the S400 Hybrid L SE Line and £88,130 for the S500 L AMG Line ■

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SUPER HOME SUPER TEAM HAVING WATCHED ‘GRAND DESIGNS’ ON THE TELEVISION AND MARVELLED AT THE SHEAR ENDURANCE OF THOSE UNDERTAKING SUCH HUGE PROJECTS, I’VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE END RESULTS WERE FANTASTIC BUT A PROJECT OF SUCH MAGNITUDE WOULD BE JUST TOO OVERWHELMING TO TACKLE ON MY OWN. WHAT I WOULD NEED IS A ‘CHERRY PICKED’ TEAM, SELECTED FROM THE BEST OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL FIELDS, TO UNDERTAKE THE TASK FOR ME.... A SUPER HOME ’SUPER TEAM’ TO DESIGN, BUILD, MANAGE AND ASSIST ME AT EVERY LEVEL. HUSH DEVELOPMENTS It is clear to see why Ian created Hush Developments. Hush offer a full build service offering bespoke homes with stunning designs to discerning buyers, whilst at the same time wanting to provide a package to clients that cover every element of building your own grand design. From acquiring the land with planning permission in place, to having a full team of construction and interior design experts ready willing and able to assist Hush’s buyers through every stage of the build process. Ian says Tansanee is a stunning new Super home opportunity set in a beautiful location. I am certain that whoever buys Tansanee, will not only be extremely pleased with the service our team provide, but also with the stunning Beach front home designed for the site.’ Hush are continuing there Super Home service with other projects here in Sandbanks and shortly in St George’s Hill Surrey.

P H WARR Hush Developments approached P H Warr, a firm of Chartered Quantity and Chartered Building Surveyors, to assist their clients with the construction of their new dream home. ey do this by having one eye on cost management and value maximisation and another on risk identification, mitigation and management. ey are a dynamic, diverse organisation and their technical ability, experience and approach allows them to respond proactively to provide maximum value consultancy services. eir client focused ethos 80

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means they tailor services to meet clients’ project aspirations such as working with Hush Developments on their Tansanee Super home.

THE L&C COMPANY Co-founded by best friends Lucy Manchester & Claire Grant in 2004, e L&C Company are a team of expert designers with a passion for creating beautiful and bespoke spaces, that look and feel wonderful to live in. eir unique personal service offers an enviable level of indulgence and over the past 8 years the pair have become the ‘go to’ designers for a loyal and prestigious client base. It is perhaps not surprising then that Hush were keen to get the company on board with their latest development Tansanee “Everyone has a dream home,” says Claire – co-owner of The L&C Company. “By understanding our client’s vision and involving them throughout the design process, we’ve been able to use our experience to turn these dream homes into a reality.”

DAVID JAMES ARCHITECTS My challenge was to create a unique presence and incorporate a natural flow from the fabulous location on Sandbanks Beach. e design created a strong architectural language for a dynamic exterior, fusing natural stone with timber cladding and combining a spacious interior for luxurious living, that flows and compliments one area to the next. Natural light forms a feature, linking the interior space with the beach, water and the sky.

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A QUIET WORD WITH HUSH AN INTERVIEW WITH IAN HUGHES OF HUSH DEVELOPMENTS is is such a well-planned logistics exercise, in its concept design and construction, would I be right in thinking that the buyer could still be actively involved in the evolution of Tansanee if they wanted to be?

Our project team are experienced professionals in place to assist our buyers throughout the entire construction process, however, our buyers are not obliged to use them. e beauty of working with a company like L&C, for instance, is that our buyers can choose all of the interior fixtures and fittings with them. us allowing them to make their bespoke super home exactly how they would want it to be, in contrast to when you buy an already built property which invariably has some items that you would want to change or alter.

So the buyer has all the joys of choosing the interior elements such as flooring, lighting, bath suites and kitchen designs without the huge responsibility of being the site manager.

Our buyers are free to participate as much or as little as they choose.

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Ian, could you explain to me the considerable savings to be made, for the buyer, in respect of stamp duty by securing a development like Tansanee?

Tansanee is advertised as an ‘as built’ price, meaning that the price includes the land and build costs combined, the stamp duty only applies to the land – as the property is yet to be built. In this instance one would stand to save in excess of £100,000. at’s a considerable amount of money, I had no idea that there were such huge savings to be made by entering into a project like this, £100,000 would go a long way towards furnishing a new home.

Indeed, our buyers could spend this saving on new furnishings for Tansanee utilising the services of our interior design team.

With your hand picked ‘Special’ project team in place, ready and poised to begin, what’s the time frame for the realisation of Tansanee?

It very much depends on what our clients want to do. e site can be purchased immediately and could be theirs in just 6-8 weeks from agreeing terms. A realistic expectation in respect of the actual construction period would be c 15-18 months from demolition of the existing property to our build team handing over the keys to the front door. However, our buyers are not obliged to build Tansanee straight away and can commence the build at a time of their choosing. at’s incredible, so in as little as 18 months the buyer could be enjoying their beach front super home.

How important is the geographical location, on the Sandbanks peninsula, to the design of Tansanee?

Tansanee has been designed with its geographical context very much in mind, with all the principle rooms having unspoilt sea views, the extensive use of glass embraces the exterior of the property and allows a superb use of natural light. Unlike many of the properties on the Sandbanks Peninsula Tansanee, has its own direct access to the beach, so it’s a dream location, be it for an early morning swim or an end of day barbeque What are your particular favourite features of Tansanee? e 4 car garage is a particular favourite as one end looks onto the lower terrace and has a glazed wall so you can sit on the terrace and admire your own private car collection. It may indeed be possible to run a current through the glass allowing it to change from opaque to clear, very cool . e link between floors that David James has created by designing open voids is also particularly sexy. e master bedroom suite with two individual bathrooms and two dressing rooms will undoubtedly prove to be very popular with our buyers. e finale is the sun lounge located opposite the master bedroom suite on the top floor. is is virtually fully glazed and will allow for some amazing views including some stunning sunrises and sunsets.

Do you have any other UK projects at the moment?

We continue to look for new Super prime sites in and around Sandbanks. We’re also looking at securing three super sexy plots for future clients in St George’s Hill, Surrey.

How would you sum up the service Hush Developments offers?

We source and design ‘Super Homes’ in magnificent locations and then build them for our buyers to their own chosen specification For further details please contact Hush Developments Ltd Tel: 01202 201512 email: info@Hushdevs.co.uk The price includes the purchase of the plot and construction of the property with a full project team in place, £6.150m n

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