Life Magazines: Surrey & Berkshire editions April 2015

HAM POLO CLUB Founded in 1926, HPC in Richmond has an established and distinguished reputation.

SURREY SPORTING CLUB WENTWORTH BMW PGA THE BOAT RACE

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estled in the Surrey Hills, stands the Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village. Dedicated to the art of G F and Mary Watts, a Victorian couple with true drive and passion for the arts, their Artists’ Village encompasses an ‘art for all’ ethos in a space where the past interplays with the present. Boasting an art collection of national significance housed in a jewel-like Victorian gallery; a breathtakingly ornate Arts & Crafts chapel and the remarkable artists’ home and studio, Limnerslease, the Artists’ Village stands as a treasure trove in the Surrey countryside.

The Surrey Sporting Club provides English Sporting Clay Pigeon shooting of the highest possible standard for members and prospective members.

Their objective is to create an informal and relaxed atmosphere where clay pigeon shooting can be enjoyed by both clay and game shooters. Beginners and experienced shots are welcome as are black powder users.

With polo grounds in Richmond, only eight miles from Hyde Park Corner, Ham Polo Club is the last remaining polo club in Greater London. Founded in 1926, HPC has an established and distinguished reputation and the club’s 88th year will be another unmissable season. Known for excellent playing and social facilities combined with a relaxed family atmosphere HPC is well worth a visit for any polo fan.

Many of golf ’s global superstars will return to Wentworth Club, Surrey this May to compete at the European Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship.

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We feature fantastic local businesses and exciting nearby events each month

Spring at The Savill Garden Wick Lane, Englefiled Green, TW20 0UU

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19 april Fleecy frolics Fleecy Frolics is an annual lambing event held at Merrist Wood as a celebration of nature and countryside crafts. The event is a great family day out that is not only educational but a lot of fun for all! There is the opportunity for you to cuddle the newly born lambs and meet our pygmy goats, piglets, snakes, rare red squirrels and other animals down on our farm. There are also live demonstrations of traditional countryside crafts such as willow weaving and wood carving as well as more contemporary skills like chainsaw use. Gardeners can also snap up plant bargains while children experienced the fun of the farm, woodland walks and tractor rides. The event is run by students from our Animal Management and Wildlife and Conservation courses who are on hand to supervise activities, help and guide visitors, as the event and lambing itself forms a vital part of their course.

Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE

ARTS & events

CALENDAR 10, 17 & 24 april, 1 may The Ghost Tour of Guildford Surrey’s leading ghost walk has now been scaring, amusing and disgusting thousands of unwitting mortals for over a decade. Actor, author and historian Philip Hutchinson has never had to issue a refund because no one’s been brave enough to ask. Come and find out for yourself about Guildford’s ghoulish and haunted past. It’s a truly horrible way to spend an evening. No need to book. Private bookings can be arranged at other times. 8pm - 9:45pm.

Prices : £5 adults, £4 concessions, £3 Under 16s. Private bookings can be arranged for any time of year. Telephone : 01483-506232.

Outside Holy Trinity Church at the top of Guildford High Street GU1 3HJ

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11 april Reigate Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our pop up market at St Mark’s Church in Reigate. St Mark’s Church is a short walk from Reigate train station. The church has its own car park and additional parking can be found in the surrounding streets. All goods for sale are great quality brands in top condition and sold at a fraction of the high street price. Admission £2 on the door (kids are free) and everyone is welcome.

2-4pm £2 entrance fee/kids go free St Mark’s Church Hall, Alma Road, Reigate, RH2 0DA

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Until 26 april Orchids Display in the Glasshouse The Orchids in the Glasshouse display is a celebration of all things bright and beautiful. It combines exotic colour and innovative planting displays to create a perfect oasis for orchid lovers and enthusiasts. The annual event is set in the beautiful Glasshouse. This year you’ll find an intense floral paradise in our glasshouse gallery, a jungle retreat where you can experience new and exciting plants. Free once you have entered the Garden The Glasshouse is open daily from 10am – 5:15pm (last entry at 5pm) RHS Wisley, Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB

Until 3 may Taste of Wisley

Until 19 april Family Easter Trail Come and discover the Easter Trail through the colourful spring woodland at Windsor Great Park this Easter from 28 March to 19 April. Set off on the trail and enjoy a great family event, with fun clues for all ages taking you around the woodland surrounding The Savill Garden. Look out for the ducks and take in the fun children’s play area suitable for the under 8s. There are things to look out for as well as clues to solve, with a chocolate prize at the end.

The Saviill Garden, Wick Lane, Englefiled Green, TW20 0UU

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Taste of Wisley Rhubarb Fest Mon 2 Feb – Sun 3 May Wisley holds the national collection of the vegetable that thinks it’s a fruit. Come and celebrate our bumper crop of over 100 varieties of Rhubarb. In conjunction with produce from the Rhubarb Triangle in Yorkshire, enjoy the very best of the early forced and main crop varieties, which is the RHS’ only non-ornamental National Plant collection.

Normal Garden entry applies.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

12 april Brooklands MG Era MGs of all ages are welcome at this annual event.

This year, there will be action on Test Hill and a Concours d’Elegance. Parking for MGs only on the Museum site - access through the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road (the B374). Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way or in our usual car park at Mercedes-Benz World. Adult £11.00 Senior Citizen/Student £10.00 Children (5-16) £6.00 Children under 5 FREE Family ticket £30.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children) Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN

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A Day Where

Champions are Crowned witnessed across the UK over the past eight months. The Champions parade of the season’s equine stars is one of the most popular events, with thousands turning up to see their heroes. The line-up will be announced nearer the time but winners of the top races throughout the season, including during the Crabbies Grand National meeting at Aintree and the Cheltenham Festival, should all be in attendance.

The leading trainers, jockeys and owners, all at the top of their game, will also be honoured prior to racing with an awards ceremony for the Champion Conditional Jockey, Trainer, Owner and Horse of the Year.

Once the action on the track finishes the celebrations will continue with live music from popular four-piece party band Apres Ski, taking to the stage in Surrey Hall to entertain racegoers with covers of rock and pop classics.

Friday 24th April sees the start of the two day race meeting, with a day of quality flat racing before the Saturday concludes the jump season. With 14 competitive races on the card over the two days and champions, both horse and human, being recognised for their achievements over the Jump season on the Saturday, these really make for a great day out.

AP McCoy recently announced his retirement much to the shock of the racing world and to everyone who knows him

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arch 2015: The bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park Racecourse on Saturday 25th April is a day to celebrate and crown the greatest champions, both equine and human, of the jump racing season. The day will also focus on the retirement of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2010 and record breaking 19 time champion jockey, AP McCoy. Sandown Park will celebrate and highlight McCoy’s incredible career and achievements over the last 25 years.

AP McCoy recently announced his retirement much to the shock of the racing world and to everyone who knows him. With no crucial race missing from his CV, AP McCoy has won in excess of 4,000 races; over 1,000 more than any other jockey, including the 2010 John Smiths Grand National, the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice and the Champion Hurdle three times. Sandown Park will be showcasing aspects of the Champion’s career as well as presenting him with his 20th and final Champion Jockey trophy.

The bet365 Jump Finale marks the last day of the Jump racing season in the UK and will celebrate the fantastic highlights that horseracing fans have

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THE DETAILS To book tickets please call 01372 47 00 47 or visit www.sandown.co.uk and remember under 18’s get in free to both days when accompanied by a paying adult.

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JANKEL TURNS

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ankel, the UK’s leading provider of armoured vehicles and survivability solutions, announced today that 2015 marks the company’s 60th anniversary of the first vehicle built by its founder Robert Jankel.

60 years ago, Robert a motor sport enthusiast, took his passion and turned it into a successful business, growing from a small garage in Chiswick, West London, to a global organisation in three continents.

The early years of Jankel focussed on building and customising luxury vehicles under the company’s Panther brand. Exclusive models, including the Panther J72 and Panther De Ville, were hand built in Jankel’s production facilities located in Brooklands, Weybridge; a location synonymous with British motoring heritage. More recently Jankel has evolved to supply armoured and tactical vehicles, and survivability solutions, to internal security forces, police forces, military, government agencies and NGO customers worldwide.

This milestone underscores Jankel’s commitment to British manufacturing and engineering, working to create market leading products that provide protection, comfort and functionality whatever the requirement. Jankel is the business it is today due, in part, to its talented and dedicated staff, who share Robert’s spirit, passion and enthusiasm for the company and its mission.

“60 years is an amazing achievement for Jankel” said Andrew Jankel, Chairman and son of founder Robert Jankel. “My Dad was a true entrepreneur; his innovation and creativeness set the foundation on which a global business has grown. His passion is at the heart of everything that Jankel does, encouraging innovation from the team and I am proud that his legacy has been able to live on and grow stronger and stronger since 1955”.

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British vehicle manufacturer celebrates 60 years of automotive excellence Jankel reaches anniversary milestone creating innovative solutions since 1955

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ndy Mills, Head Gardener of planted out in May. Painshill, takes us behind the “Our greenhouses are bursting with new plants for the scenes of the 18th century landscape garden,” says Andy. “This is the time of the year landscape garden and tells us when we grow all the annuals for the Temple of Bacchus what visitors can expect to see over the flower beds. It is really exciting as these displays will be coming months. a riot of bright garish colours which we believe is how Over the last couple of months the they looked in Hamilton’s time. My favourite annual is landscape team at Painshill have been busy fantastically vibrant Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)” clearing lots of areas of the landscape Following in the footsteps of Hamilton, Andy and the garden. But now spring is in the air, their garden team are also planning to grow lots of vegetables green fingers are working hard to plant this year. People visiting the Walled Garden will be treated new trees and sow seeds. New planting to interesting displays of heritage varieties of cabbage, schemes are also being introduced to create a more authentic asparagus pea, potatoes and beans. Andy recommends appearance to mirror Charles Hamilton’s original vision. that it is a good time to start sowing things like carrots and “We have recently revisited the planting decisions over the salad leaves but to do it little and often so you have a good past 30 years and refreshed them so the landscape garden supply throughout the season. still replicates the original created by Charles Hamilton. Only If you are visiting Painshill during April you will be plants which would have been available to Hamilton during greeted with the beautiful sight of golden native his time at Painshill are being used to retain the daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) authenticity of the historic garden,” says Andy. and spring snowflakes (Leucojum Visitors will also be able to see young Aestivum) at the start of the conifer trees which have been planted historic route. There are also lots along Fir Walk. Andy explains these of trees coming into leaf and trees are bare root, so it is important blossoming, as the landscape to plant them now whilst they are starts to wake up. Don’t miss Lifting and dividing snowdrops can still dormant and the sap isn’t rising. the Nectarine tree with its increase numbers for next year. Wait “It is coming to end of the bare root delicate flowers in the Walled until they have finished flowering, then lift season so we have been busy getting Garden and stunning carpets them in the green (still with their leaves these young trees established and of bluebells in May. on) and finally divide them by hand. The mulched. Bare root trees are much snowdrops can then be replanted as cheaper to buy and it means you can individuals or as small groups at a put them straight into the ground from depth of about an inch.

November to the end of March.”

More native and North American species of woodland plants will also be introduced to the Chinese Bridge Peninsula to create more ground flora. These plants have been grown from seed and will be

Top tip from Andy

THE DETAILS Painshill, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE ••••• 01932 868113 www.painshill.co.uk 14 april 2015

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Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

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estled in the Surrey Hills, stands the Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village. Dedicated to the art of G F and Mary Watts, a Victorian couple with true drive and passion for the arts, their Artists’ Village encompasses an ‘art for all’ ethos in a space where the past interplays with the present.

Boasting an art collection of national significance housed in a jewel-like Victorian gallery; a breathtakingly ornate Arts & Crafts chapel and the remarkable artists’ home and studio, Limnerslease, the Artists’ Village stands as a treasure trove in the Surrey countryside.

The Artists’ Village stands as a treasure trove in the Surrey countryside The events and exhibitions held at Watts Gallery mean that there is always something for everyone to see. A wide range of children’s workshops, free trails and Discover tours provide activities for all ages and are the perfect choice for a fun family day out. The treats in the Tea Shop are baked with sugar and spice and all things nice, so why not indulge in an afternoon treat? Afterwards you can step into spring colour with the flowers in bloom at the Chapel and in the woodlands before enjoying sumptuous colours in our new exhibition Liberating Fashion. You can even explore the Artists’ Village after hours during evening events such as Watts at Dusk, which provides a very special atmosphere as the sun sets on the Surrey Hills.

and mesmerising paintings in a rural and intimate gallery, Liberating Fashion: Aesthetic Dress in Victorian Portraits tells a fascinating story about art and the social history of fashion through paintings, witty satirical sketches and genuine Victorian silk dress. Exhibition highlights include works by Watts, Tissot, Alma-Tadema and Frith.

Sneak peak of The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd

The Art of Bedlam opens 16 June Dadd was one of the most gifted artists of the early Victorian period, making his name with imaginative, highly detailed Shakespearean images. Despite later suffering from severe mental illness and spending much of his career in psychiatric hospitals, Dadd continued to create beautiful and haunting pictures including masterpieces such as The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke. The Art of Bedlam exhibition will display Dadd’s case notes alongside his art, giving an insight into his psyche at the time he was interned in Bethlem Hospital as ‘criminally insane’.

Liberating Fashion: Aesthetic Dress in Victorian Portraits

On until 7th June Masterpieces by some of the greatest artists of the Victorian age are brought together to explore the Aesthetic Dress Movement – a movement pioneered by artists that rejected Victorian mainstream fashion with its tiny corseted waists and cumbersome bustles, favouring instead flowing, draped styles that enhanced the natural beauty of the female form. A sumptuous exhibition of dazzling

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THE DETAILS To enquire into events held at the Artists’ Village please call 01483 813 593 or visit us at www.wattsgallery.org.uk

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Surrey Sporting Club THE CLUB

The Surrey Sporting Club provides English Sporting Clay Pigeon shooting of the highest possible standard for members and prospective members. Their objective is to create an informal and relaxed atmosphere where clay pigeon shooting can be enjoyed by both clay and game shooters. Beginners and experienced shots are welcome as are black powder users. Instruction, gun hire and felt wad cartridges (12 & 20 bore) are available.

They are a police approved range, you do not need to have a shotgun certificate to shoot with them and they may hire a gun to you Shoots are on the first and third Sundays in each month, and on the fifth Sunday (if there is one), at Brick Kiln Copse. Shooting starts at 10.00am but coffee and tea are available from 9.30am. Last entries are at 12.30ish. Trophy presentations are at about 1.30pm. They have two 50 bird layouts and you can shoot the A or the B, or both (the C shoot).

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes on the A & B shoots are cartridges; prizes for the C shoot are gold, silver and bronze medals for members.

Members shoot under the club’s unique handicap system which ensures that everyone, men, women and children, whatever their ability, has an equal chance of winning. .

Visitors may compete in the C shoot for a prize in unhandicapped competition.

SHOOT PRICES Members: 50 birds £15.00; 100 birds £25.00 Guests: 50 birds £18.00; 100 birds £35.00 All Juniors: 50 birds £10.00; 100 birds £15.00 Re-entry: £10.00 / 50 birds Practice10 birds £1.50; 20 birds: £2.50 Gun Hire: £10.00 Annual Membership: Adult: £50 Vintage: £35 Junior (0-23 in full time education): £20 12 & 20 bore cartridges: £5.50 approx /25 (members); £6.00 approx /25 (guests) Strictly Felt Wad only

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LESSONS

John Smith, owner of The Surrey Sporting Club explains ”We always do group lessons (4-5 people maximum) because these take the pressure off the individual and make things more enjoyable. One hears everything said several times and criticisms aren’t taken personally!

Unlike other clubs and shooting grounds, we only ever give beginners one lesson, it is all one needs, but the lesson lasts for 2-2 ½ hours instead of 1 hour. After this you get tips from time to time, as necessary, no charge.

The lesson costs £70 and includes gun hire and 60 cartridges, there are no extras, even the tea / coffee are free. Lessons start at about 10.15am on the Sundays that the club meets. Other prices are on our website.

We have 20 and 12 bores as required. We have a Section 11 exemption as a Police approved range so can hire guns and sell ammunition for use on the ground. You do not need a licence.

We ask for immediate payment in full and confirm the lesson only on receipt of the payment, this is because our lessons are usually fully booked and if you don’t turn up you will be denying someone else the opportunity; we also have to pay the instructor whether you turn up or not!

After the lesson, and if you like us, you can join the club or shoot as a visitor, it pays to join if you plan to shoot regularly, but it’s your choice.”

THE DETAILS 01483 283996 www.surreysportingclub.co.uk

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Stoke Park

wins the ‘ Ultimate Members Club 2015’ and announces new 7 Day Golf Membership fee!

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toke Park, the luxury 5 AA Red Star Country Club, Spa and Hotel, is delighted to have been awarded the ‘The Ultimate Members Club 2015’ award at the annual 59Club Awards, beating Wentworth Club, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek to win this prestigious award. In total over 130 golf clubs are assessed for the awards.

The 59Club Service Excellence Awards were held at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club on Monday, February 23. Considered the ‘Oscars’ of the golf industry, these awards reward the top golf venues across all business elements – sales, service, operations, retail and management. The awards also saw 59Club’s industry benchmark, the Gold and Silver Flag Awards which recognise the finest membership clubs and commercial venues, also presented with Stoke Park regaining its Gold Flag Award.

The evening was compered by award-winning BBC

sports presenter Dan Walker, and the event celebrated the achievements of the very best individuals, teams and venues within the golf industry.

‘We are absolutely delighted to win the ‘Ultimate Members Club ‘award. This wonderful recognition from 59Club is something both us and our members are enormously proud of. These awards are brilliant as every aspect of the venues are assessed through mystery inspections, from customer service to facilities and it is always our aim at Stoke Park to exceed our guests expectations. ’ commented Stuart Collier, Director of Golf, Stoke Park.

‘We have had a fantastic 12 months at the Club, recently winning the ‘Best Hospitality Experience’ Award at the Eventia Awards and also winning some great accolades which include ‘Top 5 Best Golf Courses in the UK’ by Men’s Health and ‘Top 12 Luxury Hotels in the UK’ by The Independent, and this 59Club award is an incredible recognition for us.’

New 7 Day Golf Membership Fee for 2015 Stoke Park is delighted to announce news regarding their pricing for 7 Day Golf membership - as of the 1st

This wonderful recognition from 59Club is something both us and our members are enormously proud of April 2015, 7 Day Golf membership will be adjusted to £3,500 per annum. As one of the most sought after Golf memberships in the country, members will be able to enjoy Stoke Park’s world famous 27 hole championship golf course designed by Harry Colt in 1908, 5 Star facilities and service plus access to the state-of-the-art Indoor Swing Studio, putting green, driving range and short game area and not forgetting Stoke Park’s 7 full time PGA coaching professionals.

THE DETAILS To arrange a show round or for more information please contact the Membership Team on 01753 717179 or email membership@stokepark.com ••••• www.stokepark.com 20 april 2015

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‘AN EVENING AT THE RACES’

MADNESS EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE

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he Jockey Club Live presents an evening at the races with Madness at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 9th July as part of their Grandslam Madness tour, which runs from May to September 2015, taking in 19 shows at some of the greatest sporting venues around the country, including four shows with The Jockey Club Live at some of the most iconic racecourses in the UK. Having previously played on prestigious stages such as

sport of horse racing since the 17th Century, with the first running of The Oaks taking place in 1779 and The Derby a year later. Since that time the Investec Derby has developed into the World’s Greatest Flat Race and is now part of the unique and vibrant Investec Derby Festival taking place this year on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June 2015 will see eleven fantastic race days including the Investec Derby Festival, an Evening at the Races with Madness and the Family Fun Racing Festival. More

‘An Evening At The Races’ offers a value for money experience unlike any other this summer on top of Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert and at 2012’s London Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, MADNESS’s live show is a perfect fit for Epsom Downs Racecourse.

‘An Evening At The Races’ offers a value for money experience unlike any other this summer. Alongside incredible headlining performances, the action kicks off earlier in the evening with 6 races - giving fans the chance to witness up close powerful equine athletes who are stars in their own right, and enjoy the thrilling drama and spectacle of them racing for glory.

Whether you fancy a flutter or a dance with friends and family the event is certain to be an odds on favourite for all, with tickets starting at only £35.

Rupert Trevelyan, Regional Director London of Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “ We’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming Madness back to the London racecourses this summer. They played to a sell-out crowd at Sandown Park in 2013 and we’re very much looking forward to another fun and successful evening.”

Joining already announced Kylie (Haydock and Newmarket) and Kaiser Chiefs (Newmarket, Sandown and Haydock), the addition of Madness to the ‘Evening at the Races’ season reinforces The Jockey Club Live as a leading promoter on the UK live scene.

The racecourses have world-class customer facilities, featuring an array of award winning restaurants, be it fine dining through to delicious bistro food. Welcoming over 2million people a year for some of the UKs biggest racing events you can be sure of a superb evening - whether you come by foot, car, train or helicopter!

information is available at www.epsomdowns.co.uk.

Epsom Downs Racecourse is part of The Jockey Club, which has been at the heart of British racing for more than 260 years. Governed by Royal Charter, every penny The Jockey Club makes it puts back into British racing.

More information is available at www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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About Epsom Downs Racecourse Epsom Downs Racecourse has been a venue for the 22 april 2015

THE DETAILS Tickets are on sale now via www.thejockeyclublive.co.uk.

••••• Tickets are priced starting at £35 adults /£20 child (5 to 17 year old). There will be hospitality packages available to suit all budgets.

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HAM POLO CLUB All photography by Robert Piper

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ith polo grounds in Richmond, now a stage of the only eight miles from Hyde HPA Victor Ludorum Park Corner, Ham circuit. There are five Polo Club tournaments each at a is the last remaining different club that make up the polo club in Greater VL circuit and teams are awarded London. Founded points in each depending on how in 1926, HPC has far they get. At the end of the season an established and distinguished a winner can be announced based on reputation and the club’s 88th year their performance in all five of the will be another unmissable season. competitions which now includes Known for excellent playing and the Roehampton Cup. We expect social facilities combined with a a huge number of teams entering relaxed family atmosphere HPC is which will make for a spectacular well worth a visit for any polo fan. tournament.

• The opening games of the polo Visit season are on Sunday May 3rd, this is www.hampoloclub.com a great social day and an opportunity for the full fixture list. to see both the new and familiar players gearing up for the competitive tournaments.

• Sunday May 10th, The Mayor of Kingston’s polo day supporting the Horse Rangers Association. There will be morris dancers, a marching band and plenty of exciting polo. Teams will be led on to the field by members of the Horse Rangers and the day aims to raise money for the charity.

• New to the programme last season was the Dubai Trophy Friday evening polo. This year both the semi finals and the THE DETAILS finals are set to take place on Friday evenings again (10th July and 24th July). The games are the highest level of competitive polo at Ham and the evening events have a lively party Ham Polo Club, Petersham Road, Richmond, atmosphere and are a great way to kick off the weekend.

Surrey, TW10 7AH • The big news on the tournament side at Ham is that ••••• the club’s premier tournament, the Roehampton Cup, is www.hampoloclub.com 24 april 2015

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BMW PGA Champi Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey 21 – 24 May 2015 Celebrity Pro-Am Day 20 May 2015

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any of golf ’s global superstars will return to Wentworth Club, Surrey this May to compete at the European Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship.

World number one and four-time Major Champion Rory McIlroy will be spearheading a title defence against some of the biggest names on the European Tour. McIlroy overcame a seven-shot deficit to emerge victorious on the iconic West Course in 2014 – a success that kick-started a dazzling season for the current Open and US PGA Champion. He faces tough competition from a worldclass line-up at Wentworth this year including victorious 2014 Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley and fellow Ryder Cup team-mates Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell.

McIlroy, whose fame now transcends the game with such brilliance, commented: “Growing up in Belfast, the BMW PGA Championship always featured high on my list of priorities along with the Major Championships. To return to Wentworth as defending champion is a huge

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honour and I can’t wait to draw on the memories of 2014.”

Rose has come agonisingly close to lifting the trophy at a venue he used to visit with his family as a starry-eyed youngster. Rose reached a pinnacle in his career when he captured the US Open title for the first-time in 2013.

He said: “Our family lived close to Wentworth and I was always excited each May to attend the event with my dad.

The BMW PGA is rightly regarded as the European Tour’s flagship event.”

The BMW PGA Championship offers a superb package of world class golf, entertainment, celebrity-spotting and hospitality offerings and takes place over a six day period.

The ever popular Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday 20 May is now firmly established as the curtain raiser for England’s biggest golf tournament and has once again attracted an impressive line-up of A-list celebrities.

With further names to be announced, Irishman Rory McIlroy will be playing alongside Manchester United legends Phil Neville and Paul Scholes.

Other confirmed names include sporting greats such as

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Alan Shearer, David Ginola and Teddy Sheringham. AP McCoy, Carl Llewellyn and Mick Fitzgerald will represent

The impressive line-up continues with female representation in the forms of model Jodie Kidd and Olympic bronze curling medallist Eve Muirhead the field of horse racing, with rugby legend Mike Tindall also taking on the complex challenges of Wentworth’s West Course.

The impressive line-up continues with female representation in the forms of model Jodie Kidd and Olympic bronze curling medallist Eve Muirhead. Tickets for the BMW PGA Celebrity Pro-Am day are still available with children under the age of 16 once again admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

The Championship’s successful park and ride will once again be in operation and will run from two locations – Broomhall Farm in Sunningdale, which will carry traffic from the South and East and Ascot Racecourse, which will carry traffic from the North and West. The park and ride will run a free shuttle bus service to Wentworth Club every five minutes direct to the entrance of the Championship Village.

Advance tickets, with a discount on the gate price, are available for the practice day on Tuesday, May 19, the celebrity Pro-Am day on Wednesday, May 20 and all four days of the Championship from May 21-24.

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THE DETAILS To purchase tickets, please call the ticketing hotline on 0800 023 2557, or go the European Tour website: www.europeantour.com/tickets ••••• Twitter: @EuropeanTour @BMWPGA #BMWPGA ••••• Facebook: European Tour Web: www.europeantour.com april 2015 27

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education

Private schools achieve greater A-level success

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upils from fee-paying schools achieve almost 30 per cent of all A* grades despite forming just 13.6 per cent of all A-level entries, raising questions over the education opportunities on offer to the vast majority of children.

Private school pupils are continuing to outshine their state sector counterparts by a wide margin when it comes to A-level results, new figures show.

A new analysis based on figures released by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) also shows that nearly half (48.2 per cent) of private school pupils achieve an A* or A grade, while just 22.5 per cent of A-level entries made from other exam centres – usually schools – achieve an A* or A grade.

The figures show a disturbingly wide gap between the results achieved by independent and state school pupils.

Tracy Cook, of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), which carried out the study, said: “The surprise is how big the gap is between independent and state sector pupils’ results. It is indicative of the significant added value provided by independent schools, due to factors such as intensive, focused teaching and smaller class sizes.”

The study found that the performance of independent school pupils is particularly strong in sciences, maths and modern foreign languages, where they score high proportions of the top A* grade, compared with the percentage of pupils taking these exams. These are key subjects that are deemed strategically important to our economic future, but which are less popular with pupils

and attract fewer students.

The gulf between private and state sector results was particularly stark in the sciences. In physics A-level, independent schools supply 18.3 per cent of all candidates, yet because of the strength of their performance they account for 34.0 per cent of the A* grades awarded in the subject and make up 28.5 per cent of all entries in physics that achieve an A grade or higher.

In biology, independent schools supply just over 14 per cent of all candidates for A-level, but account for 28.7 per cent of the A* grades. Private school pupils also account for 24.1 per cent of all entries in biology that achieve an A grade or higher.

And in chemistry, independent schools supply 16.6 per cent of all candidates for A-level, but account for more than 31 per cent of A* grades awarded. They account for 26.6 per cent of all entries in chemistry that achieve an A grade or higher.

According to a report by Oxford Economics consultancy group last year, the higher academic attainment of pupils at independent schools contributes an estimated £1.3 billion per year to the UK’s GDP, once those pupils enter the job market.

Prof Sir Michael Sterling, a former chairman of the Russell Group of leading universities, said: “Independent schools offer a rigorous and thorough academic education, based on an expectation of high standards, exceptional levels of teaching and support and an encouragement of pupils’ hard work and dedication.”

Private school pupils are continuing to outshine their state sector counterparts by a wide margin

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Academic excellence L

ocated in the centre of the historic town of Guildford, the RGS is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18. The School dates its foundation from 1509 and as a flagship for boys’ education has a national reputation for academic excellence but also prides itself on its traditional values of decency and respect, supported by outstanding pastoral care. RGS boys develop into confident, articulate and happy individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges of life at university and beyond.

The RGS has a long-standing tradition of providing the very best education for boys and the School’s educational philosophy is geared to achieving this aim. Accomplished members of staff tailor their teaching to provide a stimulating, inspiring education which fulfils boys’ need for pace, variety and healthy competition. Boys are given the space and opportunity to mature and develop at their own pace and, most importantly, they enjoy a happy and challenging education in a supportive, positive environment.

The RGS is consistently one of the top five boys’ schools in the country at both A Level and GCSE. In 2014, 80% of all grades at A Level were achieved at A*/A with over 39% at A*; over 90% of all GCSE results were passed at

THE DETAILS Royal Grammar School High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB ••••• Tel: 01483 880600 Fax: 01483 880602 www.rgs-guildford.co.uk

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A*/A with 71 boys achieving straight A*/A grades. The School is extremely proud of its Oxbridge record. In the last ten years, 340 offers have been achieved at Oxford and Cambridge including a record-equalling 42 offers in the recent round of admissions for 2015 entry.

The School provides state-of-the-art facilities conducive to performance at the very highest level in a broad range of extra-curricular activities as well as to nurturing young talent and enthusiasm. Recent purpose-built developments to the site include the Art School, Auditorium, Music School, Sixth Form Centre and Sports Hall; in addition, the School has a twenty-acre Sports Ground at nearby Bradstone Brook.

The full extra-curricular programme encourages teamwork, leadership, and self-reliance. Opportunities abound through the Combined Cadet Force, Explorer Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and various other outdoor pursuits.

There are three standard admissions points to the School: First Form (Year 7, 11+), Third Form (Year 9, 13+) and Sixth Form (Year 12, 16+). The School aims to make the education offered as widely available as possible. Generous means-tested bursaries, up to 100% remission, are available as well as academic, art, music and sports scholarships.

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‘Private schools should be praised for producing influential people’ A new study by Debrett’s, the etiquette experts, reveals that two-fifths of the 500 most powerful and influential people in Britain went to private schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Private schools are exceedingly good at producing successful pupils…

EDUC ATION

Happy boys love learning!

L anesborough is Guildford’s very popular prep school for boys, providing the highest quality academic and all-round education for boys from 3 to 13. Major plans have now been approved to develop a neighbouring property to improve and enhance existing facilities and space but to still keep class sizes to an average of 16.

The Head, Clare Turnbull, and her staff believe that boys need to be happy and confident to be able to learn.

They guide each individual boy on his journey giving him the necessary skills as well as a love of learning.

Lanesborough creates an environment that allows each boy to partake fully in an education tailored to his needs. It is robustly academic, allowing the boys to be competitive, inspiring them to be supportive and ensuring that they develop a wide range of interests. It prepares them to take advantage of the many opportunities that life has to offer: a true preparatory education tailored for each boy.

The academic success of Lanesborough is well known with boys regularly achieving scholarships to their chosen senior school, as well as being the first prep school to be nationally accredited for its gifted and talented provision and it receiving an outstanding inspection report. For example, this summer two current pupils, through one of the After School Clubs, achieved A Grades in GCSE Astronomy. The wonderful academic life at Lanesborough is enriched by a superb music tradition and an incredible range of sporting and creative clubs and activities.

To assist working parents, Lanesborough has recently

extended their provision of before and after school care, which is proving very popular. In addition, there are also more than 50 different clubs that the boys can take part in at lunchtimes or afterschool. Fun, vibrancy and passion for learning are around every corner. Do come and see for yourself.

Please call Mrs Gordon, the Head’s PA, for details of our Open Mornings or for an individual tour with the Head 01483 880652, secretary@lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk Also, do visit our website to see what fun goes on at Lanesborough - this could be the school for your son.

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HEALTH, beauty

& fashion

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Buy it now It seems there’s a new ‘must-have’ mascara every five minutes, but how different can they really be? Very, it turns out. Benefit’s latest lash-enhancer features a special brush that hooks lashes and lifts them skyward, curling them as they’re coated with the long-lasting formula.

We love it because it means we can ditch the eyelash curlers, easily the fiddliest tool in the beauty box.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara, £19.50 (www.debenhams.com)

Get made-up

for spring Make-up artists at fashion shows have a tendency to get a bit, well, experimental - resulting in catwalk looks that you wouldn’t dream of wearing in real life. By Katie Wright, Press Association

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he SS15 shows threw up a fair few of these (fake eyebrow piercings at Rodarte, for instance), but they also delivered some gorgeously wearable trends. After autumn’s darkly decadent feel, the mood for spring is light and joyful, with hippy waves and groupie girl ‘dos mirroring the Seventies fashion comeback.

Red lips return, but it’s really all about the eyes, with pretty purple shadows, bright eyeliners and glittery lids coming to the fore. These are the top spring beauty trends you’ll want to DIY...

OUT OF LINE

The cat-eye flick ruled the autumn runways, but for spring, it’s time to get adventurous with your eyeliner. At Dior, liquid pastel lines shone on models’ lids, while at Elie Saab, brightest aquatic blue ringed their eyes. At Peter Som, flashes of neon orange were flecked under the eyes, but the most extreme liner look was at Fendi, where make-up artist Peter Philips cut slivers from the house’s cornflower blue leather hair ties and affixed them on models’ eyelids.

The easiest way to ape this trend? With the brightest eye pencil you can muster, the tip dampened to help deliver a thoroughly saturated layer of colour.

TRY THIS AT HOME: MAC Pro High-def Cyan Chromagraphic Pencil, £14 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk)

GET INTO THE GROOVE

At the same time as the Seventies style revival, lots of designers sent their model armies out with long, groovy, flowing locks. At Marchesa, Toni & Guy’s global hair ambassador Mark Hampton created what he called 54 april 2015

‘Woodstock waves’, while at Peter Pilotto and Osman, tresses were straighter but still light and ethereal. At Tom Ford, shaggy just-got-out-of-bed barnets declared ‘I’m with the band’, a look you can recreate with a combination of volumising dust and texturising spray.

TRY THIS AT HOME: Unite Texturiza Spray, £23 (www.unitehair.co.uk)

RED ALERT

It’s back. After a season in the cold, the scarlet pout made a welcome return on the SS15 catwalks - but we’re not talking ‘bitten’ lips or delicate stains. At Zac Posen in New York, a heavy coat of classic red was matched with glossy nails, while in London, a matte ruby shade ruled at Burberry, and Sibling’s doll-like models had pillar box bright mouths.

TRY THIS AT HOME: Burberry Beauty Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick in Ruby, £23 (www.johnlewis.com)

THE COLOUR PURPLE

It was declared Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2014, which might be why so many make-up artists made a beeline for ‘radiant orchid’ when designing their catwalk looks (the spring shows happen in September, don’t forget). At Derek Lam, a wash of pinky-purple covered eyelids, while at Vera Wang, a darker, matte shadow was used to create a twist on the smoky eye. At Matthew Williamson, Benefit’s Lisa Potter-Dixon actually used a purple-hued lipstick as an eye colour, which is handy, because it means you can get the exact same colour on your own peepers.

Tried & tested Can a pillowcase boost your beauty sleep?

Rachel Williams

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Lead image: A model backstage modelling the Burberry Prorsum Womenswear; Right: model on the catwalk during the Matthew Williamson catwalk show at Great George Street, London, during London Fashion Week ; All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

ight wrinkles with your eyes closed’, is the promise. It seems to be too good to be true, but after trying the Illuminage Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase, I think it might actually be possible.

“Clinically proven to change the look of your skin in just four weeks, it’s designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve your skin’s overall appearance. How? Its fibres are carefully

beds down to find out...

When I wake up, my skin feels smooth, rather than scrunched up, like it usually does

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embedded with skin-soothing Copper Oxide. The pillowcase is also satinsoft and after trying it, when I wake up, my skin feels smooth, rather than scrunched up, like it usually does. “Within a couple of weeks, friends and family start complimenting me on my glow. Maybe

because the pillow was so comfy, I was sleeping better, but four weeks on, I have to admit, the lines around my eyes seem to have diminished. This pillow’s a dream addition to your beauty regime.”

Illuminage Beauty Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase With Copper Oxide, £50 (www.harrods.com)

Wet-look locks and beyond-dewy complexions were seen at Temperley and Alexander Wang

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Get the

look

TRY THIS AT HOME: Benefit Hydra-Smooth Lip Colour in Fling Thing, £15 (www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk)

WET FORECAST

Taking glossy hair and glowing skin to the next level, wetlook locks and beyond-dewy complexions were seen at Temperley and Alexander Wang (the Big Apple’s premier trend-setter). Also in New York, with their illuminated cheekbones, flushed faces and slicked back hair, the Thakoon girls looked as though they’d just been for a run on a chilly spring morning. “But it’ll just make my hair/ skin look greasy!” I hear you cry. Not so - with the right products. Stick to powder highlighters on the face if you’ve got oily skin, and experiment with a hair pomade, rather than a spray, to get the texture just right.

TRY THIS AT HOME: Redken Water Wax 03 Shine Defining Pomade, £10 (www.feelunique.com)

SHINE ON

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Barry M Dazzle Dust in 103 Eos, Superdrug

Burberry Lip Cover in Ruby, John Lewis

MAC Nail Lacquer in Delicate, maccosmetics.co.uk

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Spring’s most decadent make-up look? It’s got to be the glittery eyes that cropped up at London Fashion Week At House of Holland, silver sparkled over a layer of grey eyeshadow and a heavily kohl-rimmed lower lid, and over at sequin-obsessed Ashish, gallons of glitter must have been used to coat all the way up to the eyebrows.

Obviously, the latter look is best left to teenagers, but a smattering of sparkle is more wearable than you might imagine, especially if you choose a finely-milled powder in a dark metallic shade.

TRY THIS AT HOME: Barry M Dazzle Dust in 103 Eos, £4.59 (www.superdrug.com)

PALE NAILS

As the clothing colour palettes were, on the whole, fairly subdued this season, it stands to reason that it was all about pale and interesting manicures. At Manish Arora, pretty pastel shades were chosen to match models’ clutch bags, while at Kenzo, a French manicure pink or baby blue base was shot through with an irregular band of silver origami paper. So load up on sugary shades, shimmering metallics and a nail art brush, and get playful with your nails.

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Get Ready for

‘The Season’ Chelsea Flower Show, Polo in The Park, Royal Ascot, Boodles Tennis, Henley Regatta, Wimbledon Championships, weddings and dreamy summer parties.

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ake sure your skin looks its very best and boost your natural beauty from within with the latest skincare treatments from The Cosmetic Doctor’s Company, Esher.

Currently there are a bewildering number of cosmetic and anti-ageing treatments available in the marketplace.

They all claim to produce impressive results but sadly many do not live up to their promise. Additionally they may be administered by a variety of practitioners including beauty therapists, aestheticians, nurses, dentists and doctors.

However, we believe that as doctors of medicine our experience and scientific training means that we are best placed to look critically at the treatments on offer and help you to make the best choices. Dr. Peter Forrester, Dr.Mark Aitken and Ms Helen McEvoy will use their medical expertise to recommend treatments that are right for you, endorsed by scientific research and importantly are proven to be effective and safe. At The Cosmetic Doctors Company our patients trust us to provide them with expert advice and the very highest standards of care.

Anti-wrinkle injections Reduce frown lines and crows feet.

Dermal Fillers

Smooth deeper lines, reduce jowling and return lost facial volume.

LED Therapy

Gently rejuvenate and repair the skin.

Platelet Rich Plasma

Improve texture and reduce fine lines.

Facial Peels

Return a healthy glow to dull winter skin.

INTRAcel

An intensive treatment to reduce wrinkles, improve texture and tighten the skin.

ThermaVein

Remove facial threadveins.

Micro-sclerotherapy

Eliminate spider veins on the face and legs.

Aqualyx

Disperse localised areas of troublesome fat.

Hyperhidrosis

Significantly improve underarm sweating.

Cosmetic Surgery

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Ms Helen McEvoy conducts consultations for those considering surgery

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Managing and avoiding

sports injuries Not only does running keep you fit and in shape, it also can help prevent heart disease and having a stroke. However, getting a running injury can stop you in your tracks. The consultants at the Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence at Spire Clare Park Hospital in Farnham advise on how to avoid getting a running injury.

Warming up

The warm up is easily overlooked by an eager runner, but it is important to help avoid an injury. Spend at least 10 minutes stretching and doing light aerobics such as jogging, star jumps and hip circles. This will circulate blood and oxygen to the muscles and reduce stiffness to help avoid muscle tears.

Running

A proper pair of running shoes with shock absorbers is essential. When running look straight ahead with arms at 90° and hands loose. Run at a speed which suits you, increasing distance and pace gradually overtime. Land with a slight bend in the knee to absorb the impact.

Knees

The knee is the largest joint in the body. Knee cartilage is spongy to provide a cushion and shock absorber when we run; this cannot regenerate naturally as it has no blood vessels. Gradually increasing pace and distance overtime can help avoid overusing the knees and wearing down the cartilage. Stretching before running is important as tight hamstrings and calf muscles restrict movement placing unwanted stress on the knee.

If you experience any pain in and around the kneecap, swelling or a popping/grinding sensation stop running immediately as this may indicate a torn ligament or cartilage damage. If you have severe pain or it persists for more than a week seek medical help.

The feet contain 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments and a collection of nerves, tendons and blood vessels Ankles

THE DETAILS Spire Clare Park Hospital’s Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence consultants and physiotherapy team provide expert treatment for a wide range of sport injuries. For more information please call the Patient Information Team on 01252 895 490.

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The feet contain 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments and a collection of nerves, tendons and blood vessels which all work together when we run. The Achilles tendon is a strong cord which attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone used to push off when we run.

Achilles tendon rupture is a common running injury.

Injury can be avoided by wearing shoes which redistribute weight from the Achilles, alternating running with less impact exercise such as swimming and properly stretching the tendon before running. Runners who experience sudden pain, a popping/snapping sound, swelling or stiffness should seek medical help immediately.

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*Sarah Before & After

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This is a truly advanced form of intense pulsed light addressing early ageing and photo damage and will improve a dull complexion and large pores.

Contact Rebecca for more information or a free in-depth consultation using our Visia multi-spectral imaging system on 01372 471448.

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The ProSkin Clinics chain opens its doors in Esher this month, so we’re here to tell you all about what you’ll find inside…

And that’s not all, ProSkin Esher specialises in the following treatments, all of which you can read more about on the website: • Laser Hair Removal • PicoSure Tattoo Removal • PicoSure Skin Revitalisation & Wrinkle Reduction • PicoSure Acne Scarring • 3D Lipo Fat & Cellulite Reduction • Thread Veins • Pigmentation & Sun Damage • Dermaroller • Theraclear Acne Treatment • Peels & Facials • Microdermabrasion • LED Light Therapy • CACI Non Surgical Facelift • 3D Skintech Skin Tightening & Mesotherapy

The ProSkin mantra is to provide a friendly, caring service with unbeatable value as well as unbeatable results

Not only is ProSkin an award winning clinic chain, it was also selected to be featured in the hit TV show BodyShockers with Katie Piper, as the tattoo removal expert. Using the PicoSure tattoo removal laser, clients will have 4x fewer treatments than they would need with old Q-switched lasers, saving both time and money. There is no faster, cheaper and safer method of tattoo removal than using Picosure at Proskin Clinics.

ProSkin is the friendly, knowledgeable clinic we all want to visit and with such affordable prices and helpful payment plans, it’s hard to not just keep booking in for more! All of ProSkin’s therpists are drawn from the top graduates of the industry-standard NVQ Level 3 and continue to receive in depth training on each treatment offered.

Get in touch with ProSkin Esher and sign up to their mailing list for exclusive offers and events.

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amed as Best Clinic Chain at the MyFaceMyBody Awards after beating off tough competition to take home the title, ProSkin only provides treatments that deliver proven results for all of the most common skin concerns and issues. ProSkin’s treatments can help with problems such as acne, lines and wrinkles, hair removal, tattoo removal, sun damaged skin, anti-ageing, pigmentation, thread veins, stretch marks and cellulite. The ProSkin mantra is to provide a friendly, caring service with unbeatable value as well as unbeatable results, which is why ProSkin is the fastest growing clinic chain in the UK. ProSkin uses the most revolutionary and innovative treatments in the world, including the PicoSure laser by Cynosure, which was awarded with the Best Anti-Ageing treatment title at the MyFaceMyBody Awards. Being one of only a select few clinics to offer this revolutionary treatment, ProSkin has seen firsthand how the popularity of the PicoSure Skin Revitalisation and Wrinkle reduction treatments have soared in recent months.

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THE DETAILS Call ProSkin now on 0191 500 6001 to book your free consultation.

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Perfumes that pack

a punch If you’re hankering for a new parfum to partner your new season wardrobe, you’re in luck.

By Katie Wright, Press Association

THE ANGEL IN DISGUISE

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his spring, there are dozens of newbies to choose from - and for once, they’re not all boringly airy and elegant.

“Spring risks being one big cliche for perfumes, in which we are encouraged to get as dainty as Sandra Dee and switch over to delicate florals like lily of the valley,” says fragrance expert Lizzie Ostrom aka Odette Toilette (www.odettetoilette.com).

“There’s nothing wrong with these kinds of perfumes, but there’s an awful lot more to enjoy beyond the usual suspects wheeled out at this time of the year.”

Break the rules, Ostrom says: “Personal preference is much more important. Spicy scents often only get attention in the winter, but they can as much convey the energy of spring, as the crackling fires of winter.”

So shake off those eau de toilette assumptions and take your pick from spring’s most potent perfumes...

THE BRITISH BLOOM

Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Parfum and Accord Illicite, Debenhams

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The latest addition to the Ange ou Demon family is undoubtedly on the demonic side. Le Parfum is a feline mix of sambac jasmine and musk, while the tiny black vial of powerful Accord Illicite enhances the patchouli and leather notes of its paramour, expertly marrying the angelic and the illicit.

Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Parfum and Accord Illicite, £63.50 for 40ml, Debenhams (available in March; www.debenhams.com)

THE COOL CONCOCTION

Inspired by a visit to the wilds of Alaska, the latest publication from the kooky Library Of Fragrance is as clean, green and icy as the Mountain Air after which it’s named. That doesn’t mean it’s barely detectable, though this unisex scent has surprising staying power.

The Library Of Fragrance Mountain Air, £15 for 30ml (www.thelibraryoffragrance.com)

THE SORBET SELECTION

If sugary ‘gourmand’ scents excite your senses, you’ll want to collect all three of the ice cream-inspired limited edition scoops from DKNY. Fruity Rooty and Dreamsicle are so sweet they’ll make you want to brush your teeth, but Cool Swirl, a tantalisingly tropical pistachio and coconut cocktail, has wider appeal.

DKNY Delicious Delights Limited Edition Cool Swirl, £36.50 for 50ml (www. theperfumeshop. com)

In spite of the name, the rose accord doesn’t dominate in Jo Malone’s Tudor Rose & Amber, but that’s no bad thing at all.

Lovers of sister scent Pomegranate Noir will be equally enamoured with this juicy Tudorian tonic, one of a quartet of British history-inspired new offerings. Peppered with Not keen on messing up your mane or spicy clove and ginger letting your kids do your make-up in aid notes, it’s as rich and of Red Nose Day? Us neither, which sumptuous as the red is why we’re alleviating our guilt (and velvet band that looking good doing it) by sporting a rings the bottle Kate Moss-approved lippy instead. top.

Rimmel Limited Edition Red Nose Jo Malone Red Lipstick by Kate is £5.49, Tudor Rose & with £1.67 going to Comic Amber, £42 for Relief (www.superdrug.

30ml (available com). in March; www. jomalone.co.uk)

Buy it now

THE CREAM OF THE CROP

Also falling firmly in the gourmand camp is Philosophy’s new dairy delight, Fresh Cream. The recipe infuses the aroma of whipped cream with almond blossom, vanilla and carob-like tonka bean, resulting in a toffee-

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THE DEATH-DEFIER

A perfume range inspired by death and decay? Sounds pretty icky, doesn’t it? But fear not, Lush’s new collection doesn’t actually smell like that. In fact, Stayin’ Alive is a heady frankincense, vanilla and caramel blend that encourages you to disco dance in the face of mortality.

Lush Stayin’ Alive, £75 for 50ml (www.lush.co.uk)

Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Parfum and Accord Illicite, Debenhams

Get the

look Penhaligon’s As Sawira, www.penhaligons.com

THE LUSH MUSK

Don’t be deceived by its cool alabaster exterior, Clinique’s Aromatics in White is an intensely warm and enveloping fragrance. Crisp top notes of Sichuan pepper and violet leaf make way for an orange flower and patchouli heart, before the addictive amber and musk finish.

Clinique Aromatics in White, £49.50 for 50ml, John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)

THE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE

Like stepping into a church (but without the associated guilt), the holier than thou aroma of La Religieuse conjures visions of burning candles, stained glass windows and a haze of incense. Photographer-turned-perfumer Lutens is famed for his cerebral scents and this musky meeting of light and dark is no exception.

Serge Lutens La Religieuse, £88 for 50ml, House of Fraser (available in March; www.houseoffraser.co.uk)

THE EASTERN ADVENTURE

Rooted in the 19th century Moroccan seaport of Essaoiura, As Sawira delivers more exotic ingredient notes than a colonial shipping merchant. Bergamot, saffron, absinthe, sandalwood and patchouli mingle over a dense base of oud and myrrh, the result is an intense, spicy brew that lasts and lasts.

Penhaligon’s As Sawira, £150 for 100ml (in store now; available on www.penhaligons.com in March).

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Kiri, the new eau de toilette from Yardley, Boots

4 Lush Stayin’ Alive

Philosophy Fresh Cream, philosophy.co.uk

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sweet but slightly floral scent that those in possession of a sweet tooth will crave.

Philosophy Fresh Cream, £34 for 60ml (available in March; www.philosophy.co.uk)

TRIED AND TESTED Goodbye to sandpaper legs! ANITA HILL heads to the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinc…

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very evening for most of my adult life, I’d shave my legs in the bath only to have that awful sand paper stubble appear by about lunch time the next day. We’re not talking a fine sand paper stubble, we’re talking the course grain, graze your hand if you touch your leg type stubble!

Inconvenient and embarrassing to say the least.

I’d considered laser hair removal and a few years ago enquired about it. I was told that I’d need to have it done in the winter as being bit of a sun worshipper I spend a lot of the year with a tan. This was never convenient for me and I continued the constant shave/stubble routine.

By chance I spoke about this to Jill herself at

the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic in Esher. She explained that the New Soprano ICE is an in-motion laser and is great for tackling those thick, stubborn hairs, it is virtually pain free and wait for it… it can be used to treat those with tanned skin!

Six sessions later (I saw results after the first session) it’s goodbye to the nightly shaving routine and the awful course stubble, and hello to new smooth virtually hair free legs!

To find out more contact Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, 96 High Street, Esher KT10 9QJ Telephone 01372 471448 www.jillzander.co.uk

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dentalessence ….gentle dental care Celebrating 6 years of serving the community!

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Currently offering free advice entalessence (formerly known as available on St Mary’s Road. on Dental Implants and Oatlands Village Dental care) The team at dentalessence are at the Adult Braces AS WELL was taken over from Dr Gordon forefront of providing patients with oral AS cosmetic Parry by brother-sister team health advice to enable patients to adopt a treatments till 30th Dr Sachin Anand and Dr Shal Anand in more preventative approach to their dental April 2015.

March 2009. care. The practice cares for all ages and take Although the original owner Dr Parry still a particular interest in helping people with a works at the practice, The Anands revamped the fear or phobia of dentistry. look and feel of the practice in Easter 2014, changing The practice provides routine general dentistry for its name to dentalessence, to remain in affiliation with their the whole family, but are also providers of dental implants, cosmetic veneers and crowns, invisible and fast braces, a gentle hygienist service and comfortable bespoke dentures.

Their fantastic team of UK qualified, experienced Their independent prices are extremely competitive for the dentists will be sure to listen to your needs area, providing all your necessary dental work at affordable prices, in a warm, clean and friendly environment other two practices in Burgess Hill and Worthing.

Dr Sachin Anand and Dr Shal Anand invite you to come Their practice manager Annie, and Head Receptionist and join a truly refreshing and patient-orientated practice Lorraine are known for their caring and friendly nature in the heart of Oatlands Village in Weybridge. amongst the other great team members Adelina, Tiff, Siobhan, Amanda and Claire. All staff are trained to the THE DETAILS highest standards and registered with the General Dental Council.

39 St Mary’s Road, Weybridge, Surrey Their fantastic team of UK qualified, experienced KT13 9PT dentists will be sure to listen to your needs and put you at ••••• ease, whilst finding the right dental solutions for you. tel: 01932 857 998 dentalessence is CQC approved, fully digital and email: weybridge@dentalessence.co.uk provides access to disabled patients. Free parking is readily www.dentalessence.co.uk 66 april 2015

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Bringing you inspirational ideas for your home from Surrey and Berkshire’s finest home interior companies

John Bly: www.johnbly.com

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Lewis Childrens Prints Ladybird, 50cm x 50cm, Neptune.com

Butterfly Double Sided Frame, Large, Joannawood.co.uk

Papillo Butterflies, Amazilia Collection, Harlequin.uk.com

Day Birger et Mikkelsen Egg-Shaped Moth Votive, Johnlewis.com

BRING THE

Day Birger et Mikkelsen Ceramic Wasp Vase, Johnlewis.com

WILDLIFE INDOORS Inspired by spring blossoms, designers have opened the back door to find garden life is a rich source when it comes to brightening the home.

Set of Six Butterfly Coasters, Joannawood.co.uk

By Sam Wylie-Harris, Press Association Pot Mitt, Tea Cosy, Double Glove, Gauntlett, Coton Apron, all from the Ulster Weavers Butterfly Collection, Achica.com

Birdy Tall Tins, Whitestuff.com

Ted Baker Beetle Enamel Espresso Set, John Lewis

Toadstool mug and Toadstool Creamer Jug, Toadstool Collection, Hannahturner.co.uk

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New lease of life

PERSONAL SERVICE GUARANTEED AT FAMILY RUN UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS IN SHEPPERTON

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o you have that treasured piece of furniture or suite that you fell in love with when you bought it but unfortunately it is now looking rather tired and not as comfortable as it used to be? Or the colour is not in keeping with your new home décor? If you do, then re-upholstery is the answer!

John Miller Upholstery can restore your furniture to rekindle that original beauty, or by just changing the fabric and adding a few modern touches they can transform your furniture to create a whole new feel to your piece!

Loose covers, sofas and chairs, wing chairs, corner units, headboards, stools, pelmets, ottomans, footstools etc, and it doesn’t stop in the house - They also take pride in their work on boats and in cars, pubs, clubs and restaurants!

This highly skilled team of Upholsterers have been transforming & making furniture for over 20 years.

They are renowned for quality in antique & modern reupholstery and also manufacturing fine bespoke furniture made to your specific requirements.

All their furniture is carefully handcrafted with

solid beech, screwed, glued and dowelled frames, fully sprungseats and top quality CMHR foam or traditional horsehair and felt with a choice of foam/fibre wrap or feather cushion fillings.

A personal service and relaxed approach.

Why not pay them a visit at their Upholstery shop based in Shepperton where you can see various examples of their work or enjoy browsing through their extensive fabric collections & accessories.

THE DETAILS John Miller Upholstery 143 Green Lane, Shepperton Middlesex TW17 8DY ••••• Tel:01932 224503 www.johnmillerupholstery.com

I am writing to let you know that we are delighted with the recent upholstery job you did for us.

You came highly recommended and we have not been disappointed. The service we received and the quality of the work has been outstanding – H.Conrad March 2015

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Welcome to Granite Transformations

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ere at Granite Transformations Reading we specialise in creating the kitchen you have always dreamed about, whether it be a makeover of your existing kitchen or working with you to produce your brand new kitchen.

In addition to our beautiful granite worktops, we also offer an extensive range of replacement doors and top brand appliances to complete your new kitchen’s look with real style. The good news is that you don’t have to go to the expense of replacing your whole kitchen to get the look you’ve always dreamed of. Our exclusive “top that fits on top” concept makes our transformations incredibly efficient.

Granite Transformations is proud to be a worldwide

Granite Transformations is proud to be a worldwide brand, with many thousands of happy customers brand, with many thousands of happy customers. Our unique work surfaces are made from the finest Italian granite, Quartz or Eco-chic recycled glass. They are heat, scratch, stain and impact resistant. Each surface is hand crafted to your specifications and diamond polished to a deep shine; our worktops add a magical sparkle that turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Sleek, stylish and unashamedly luxurious, Granite Transformations’ surfaces are the simple way to give tired worktops a lift and your kitchen a whole new lease of life. They are very easy to clean and maintain. In fact, we are so sure that you will love the Granite Transformation surface that our product comes with an owners’ lifetime warranty.

Transforming your kitchen with granite Transformations Reading could not be easier. Every installation is tailor made to not only fit your requirements, but also to fit around your lifestyle. Book a free, no obligation, design consultation at your home and let us inspire you.

Don’t just think kitchens; use Granite Transformations for bathrooms, bedrooms and patio areas. Make your transformation dreams a reality.

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THE DETAILS To start the Granite Transformation Experience please call us on 0118 950 8086.

Visit one of our showrooms: Reading Showroom: 752 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 1EJ Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday.

••••• Twyford Showroom Display: Sheeplands Hare Hatch Garden Centre, London Road, Reading, RG10 9HW Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Sunday.

••••• Hook Showroom Display: DH Watergardens, Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield On Loddon RG27 0HL Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Sunday.

••••• New Showroom opening in Wallingford, Oxfordshire this Summer. Parking Available at all locations.

We look forward to transforming your kitchen.

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daptations, established in 1999 by Ian Cross, opened their Cobham showroom in the summer of 2012 to showcase their contemporary German handleless kitchens alongside their own bespoke range of furniture made from reclaimed Oak. Since then they have established their reputation as the leading contemporary designers in the area and have completed a large number of prestigious projects in and around Cobham and the surrounding areas.

Specializing in high quality German products Adaptations have recently secured the dealership for Eggersman Kitchens, a brand that has been at the leading edge of design and quality for decades.

Renowned within the world of architects and designers, Eggersman not only manufacture beautiful kitchens in a huge choice of finishes and textures but are one of the only companies in the world that can produce complete islands in a selection of solid marble and granite stone surfaces. They can make all visible facets of

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the kitchen in the same material including fascia’s drawer fronts and panels.

Ian Cross says, we were looking for a high end German brand that would complement our existing ranges and allow us greater flexibility and design options.

Adaptations work with architects, designers and developers where the kitchen is part of a larger project such as new builds and refurbishments but also offer a complete installation service for people looking for a turnkey solution and will project manage all aspects of the installation including tiling and flooring, electrical works and plumbing as well as redecoration.

THE DETAILS Adaptations are located on Cobham High St, directly opposite Church St. ••••• Please call 01932 584940 to arrange a free consultation with one of their designers.

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Home Owners Need to be Wary of “Quick-Fit Fitters”

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ometimes UK home owners expectations of delivery for bespoke replacement double glazed windows and/or double glazed doors are not very realistic, as some don’t appreciate how much work is involved.

Put simply, tailor made windows and doors are just that, made to measure products in terms of design, colour and size. Fenestration products not designed, measured, fabricated or installed correctly can lead to unwanted aggravation for property owners.

To highlight this, if a double glazing supplier has a surveyor, fabricator and/or fitters sitting round waiting on your order, it would be sensible to ask them why? There are lots of really decent double glazing installers in the UK, many of whom work primarily on recommendation.

These sorts of firms are likely to be booked up many weeks in advance, because as a general rule customers would rather wait and have their replacement windows or doors measured right, manufactured right and installed properly, than have all the hassle caused when one or more of these operations is rushed to the detriment of a decent job. It is better to have

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really good quality, well-made windows and doors which are fitted a couple of weeks late, rather than to have them poorly designed, and/or made defectively and/or fitted in too much of a hurry.

It is easy to understand why customers are tempted to rush things along wanting their project completed as fast as possible, or customers who get pressurized by their builder or developer to buy windows and doors from a firm that their builder “recommends” that will deliver the products when the builder wants. Builders are notorious for wanting to fit new windows and doors as quickly as possible so they can move on to their next building project! Builders can therefore be keen to suggest buying windows and door products where they can get them fast, and not necessary the products that will be the best investment for the property owner, who is after all the customer, so should be the person specifying which windows and doors they require, and fitted by whom they trust to do a good job that will leave them with well installed products.

To assist householders and give them greater peace of mind when appointing an installation company, consumer champions Which? established an endorsement scheme labelled ‘Which? Trusted Traders’.

In 2014 the region’s largest independent double glazing manufacturers and installers, Hazlemere Window Company, joined this prestigious scheme after they passed an intense assessment process, proving that they met the strict requirements set out

by Which? and satisfy the high standards they expect of a local and reliable trader. It demonstrates to customers that those who achieve Which Trusted Trader status have proven themselves as having been trustworthy up to that point, and that they are firmly committed to offering complete

Those who achieve Which Trusted Trader status have proven themselves as having been trustworthy up to that point fairness and transparency at all times.

To undertake a replacement window project properly, a professional surveyor should take careful accurate measurements (so they end up fitting properly), then raw materials have to be ordered (any coloured products are likely to be on a longer lead time) along with sealed units from the glass suppliers to ensure these will fit into the frames that are being specially made. Next, the products then need to be scheduled for production, as most double glazing manufacturers will not have skilled workers standing round. Once the products have been fabricated

the installations department will need to confirm up the provisional date they will have hopefully pencilled in with you when you placed your order.

Understanding the above process for bespoke fenestration products should set off alarm bells if a double glazing installer says they can supply and fit within a few weeks. Ask yourself, why have they not got a waiting list? It is wise to be wary of any double glazing company “promising” a quick delivery in order to get you to sign up with them, as the last thing you want is to regret handing over a large deposit to the wrong company for the sake of a few weeks wait. So beware the quick fit window or door fitter!

The danger of paying over a deposit is that once a customer has paid a supplier, they are then really stuck with that supplier (unless prepared to lose the deposit) however long that supplier then takes to supply and fit the products.

Before ordering from any double glazing company, ensure a) you’ve done enough research so you can be confident your chosen partner will still be around in 10 years’ time!, b) you’ve read recent satisfactory customer reviews, c) you’ve seen the products first hand they will be supplying so you know for certain what to expect, and d) that they are Which Trusted Traders.

THE DETAILS If you’d like any free help or expert advice on a no obligation basis from independent double glazing manufacturers and installers Hazlemere Window Company Ltd on any double glazing project you are considering, contact them on 01344 989938 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk april 2015 81

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www.grangewoodfloors.co.uk 01932 846900

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39 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8AX

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GIVONS GROVE | SURREY

This substantial character house provides spacious accommodation arranged over three floors and is approached via a private gated driveway.

Guide price ÂŁ2,750,000

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GIVONS GROVE, Surrey

his substantial character house provides spacious accommodation arranged over three floors and is approached via a private gated driveway. The ground floor comprises a spacious reception hall with cloakroom which leads to the music/sitting room, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. There are a number of original features including a wealth of exposed wooden beams, diamond leaded light windows, carved corbels to the dining room and sitting room, open fireplaces and oak flooring throughout.

A beautifully carved oak staircase leads to the first floor.

There is a master bedroom (with en suite bathroom and dressing room), a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and a separate WC. From this floor a decked roof terrace can be accessed providing views over the garden. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The house sits within mature grounds which are a

particular feature of the property. Mature trees and high hedging provide privacy, the flower-beds are well-stocked and there is a small orchard, raised vegetable patch and lawn tennis court. There are two double garages, a wine store, wood store and gardeners WC. A covered, glazed walkway gives access to the billiards/games room. This is a spacious, detached building currently used as a billiard room, comprising bar and surrounding terraced area overlooking the lawns. Outside there is a heated swimming pool, pool terrace area and summer house.

The property is located within the popular Givons Grove private estate. The surrounding area offers excellent walks and open space, the River Mole lying within 1 mile and the National Trust owned Box Hill and Polesden Lacey are both close by. Leatherhead mainline station offers a commuter service to London whilst the M25 is accessed at Junction 9, which in turn gives access to the A3. EPC Rating: F. Guide Price: £2,750,000

For further information or if you would like to arrange an appointment to view please call Knight Frank Cobham on 01932 591600 Property reference CBM140078 88 april 2015

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Maple Drive, Bookham A spacious five bedroom detached family home close to Bookham Village Entrance Hall • Study • Dining Room • Cloakroom • Sitting Room • Conservatory Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Five Bedrooms (2 en-suite) • Bathroom South East facing garden • Double Garage • EPC rating C Guide Price £1,295,000 (CBM150037)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Cobham cobham@knightfrank.com 01932 591 600

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rare opportunity to rent a portion of period architecture in this Grade II* listed Barn Conversion. Over the past 20 years, the current owners have nurtured, modernised and extended the space to provide not only a well-appointed family home, but with the addition of modern technology, it is also a fabulous entertaining space.

The accommodation comprises: kitchen/breakfast room with doors to the landscaped courtyard garden, dining area, a substantial main barn, stunning orangery with doors to the rear gardens, master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

There is also a TV room with separate staircase to an additional bedroom suite, ideal for use as staff/guest accommodation.

The house is perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Cobham Village, within walking distance of Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station, Parkside School and a short drive to the ACS International School.

There is also an additional lot available an increased price to include the whole plot(extending to approximately 1.6 acres), self-contained guest barn and newly converted studio ideal for use as a gym.

Available to rent ÂŁ9,500 pcm unfurnished

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

For further information please contact Knight Frank Cobham Lettings on 01932 591606 or email cobhamlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/cobhamlettings Property reference COQ 211570 90 april 2015

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Oxshott Family home set within beautiful gardens Character family home located within the Crown Estate in Oxshott. Leading from the entrance hall is the sitting room with beamed ceiling, dining room with beamed ceiling, small study, family room and eat-in kitchen with conservatory off. To the first floor is the master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the outside of the property there is a double garage and garden.

EPC Rating: D.

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

ÂŁ5,750 pcm (COQ82222) All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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beautifully presented modern home situated within a private estate. Featuring a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with conservatory, drawing room, dining room, family room and study. To the first floor are three bedroom suites, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with bonus room plus en suite bathroom to the second floor. Externally, the established gardens; mainly laid to lawn, outdoor swimming pool, double garage and carriage driveway with parking for several cars.

Situated in the town of Walton on Thames, a bustling Surrey town with a host of shops, restaurants and local amenities including the impressive Heart Shopping Centre and cinema both situated in the centre of the town.

Walton railway station provides a fast route to London Waterloo (approximately 25 minutes). There are number of prestigious private estates located in Walton including Burwood Park, Burhill Park with its renowned golf course and Ashley Park to name but a few. The A3 close by gives access to central London, the M25 and both Heathrow

and Gatwick airports. There is an abundance of excellent schools in the area including St George’s in Weybridge and the ACS International School in Cobham. EPC rating E Available to rent £8,750 pcm unfurnished

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

For further information please contact Knight Frank Esher Lettings on 01372 464009 or email esherlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/esher Property reference ESQ 82198 92 april 2015

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Esher Family home in an idyllic location Lovely family home situated in the West End area of Esher. Leading from the entrance hall is the master bedroom with under-floor heating and en suite, reception room with feature gas fireplace, modern kitchen/breakfast room with under-floor heating and bifolding doors to the landscaped rear garden. To the first floor are two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.. EPC rating D.

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

ÂŁ2,850 pcm (ESQ198326) All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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LUXURY, STYLE, COMFORT With the hint of a residential atmosphere for financial/ property advisers’ offices in the heart of Mayfair

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ne of london’s most elegant districts since the 18th century. South African born Louis Bührmann established his own interior design practice in 2007. He has created dazzling apartments in London, the Cote d’Azur, Paris and Dubai.

Everything from furniture to carpets, chandeliers to door handles is custom made to the highest standards, mostly to his own design, with furniture crafted by his brother Balthasar, a master cabinetmaker.

He had known the clients, directors of PGS (Principal Global Solutions) for some time, understood how they wished to provide maximum efficiency, while putting clients entirely at their ease. The company was founded in 2010 to advise some of the world’s most affluent individuals, their companies and family offices.

PGS expertise spans commercial consultancy, all aspects of the property market, travel and logistics.

Their offices, in a former grand town house, is seconds away from Mount Street and Park Lane (both names spell traditional chic and luxury). The building has classically proportioned interiors with Grade I (ie of officially recognised quality) marble and plaster work.

Clients’ brief: spacious boardroom for members and guests with a specially designed boardroom table seating at least twelve people, equipped with the most up to date conference technology, an additional seating area leading effortlessly on to the heated terrace. Photographs and paintings selected by art curator, Sascha Bailey, were the work of Damien Hirst, one of the world’s most successful contemporary artists.

Louis installed blackout blinds to ensure the lighting for video conferencing could be controlled. Grey striped pelmets balanced the visual weight of the classical mouldings. The ribbon and wreath plaster motif on the walls was hand finished in gold leaf. A bronze horse

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sculpture served as a clever device to separate the more relaxed seating area from the boardroom table, in this way creating two spaces. The gold chain coffee table was a happy discovery at Maison et Objet, an annual trade fair in Paris, favourite hunting ground for interior designers.

The project had to be completed quickly to ensure nothing interrupted the clients’ work programme. Louis coordinated his team to finish everything within five weeks. No structural changes were needed, and the walls had been painted snow white, a perfect backdrop, Louis considered, to realise his vision: professional efficiency but subtly suggesting the informality of a private residence.

Louis Henri Ltd. www.louishenri.com Photography by Bruce Hemming.

Kennedys’

‘the natural choice’

for everyone

48 Walton Street Walton-on-the-Hill Surrey KT20 7RT T: 01737 817718 E: info@kennedys-ipa.co.uk www.kennedys-ipa.co.uk

KINGSWOOD £3,650,000 £3.65M Located in a generous plot plot in Kingswood with extraafter privacy afforded near 100 Warren, yard gated Kingswood Located in a generous on one ofWarren, the most sought roads within by Kingswood withdriveway, extra this luxury dwelling of over 9600 sq. ft. with triple garage by Whiteoak Developments offers a striking family home with the capacity to fulfil the triple needs privacy afforded by near 100 yard gated driveway, this luxury dwelling of over 9600 sq ft built by Whiteoak Developments, with detached and expectations of modern living.

EPC B garage offers a striking family home with the capacity to fulfil the needs and expectations of modern living standards. Exceptionally high standards of workmanship, both internally and externally, incorporated in this inspired layout would be difficult to surpass. Constructed in a traditional manner with concrete floors to all levels, ensures superb build-quality, and discerning taste is in evidence when the kitchen, sanitary ware, lighting and audio systems are carefully inspected. Set deep in the Warren Estate, generous tree, shrub planting and boundary details create an intimate and secure environment for the discerning owner. EPC B

Kingswood £2,490,000

Kingswood £2,890,000

Oakwood House is, in our opinion, one of those properties that Set within the exclusive Kingswood Warren Park, “Portland House” catches your attention, amongst which are any number of other is one of a small selection of executive homes built in this private impressive houses that make Warren Drive one of the most popular and gated estate by Octagon Homes in 2012. The Property has all and sought after roads in Kingswood. Set back on its beautiful plot of the hallmarks of a classic Octagon design, with its mellow stock brick just under 1.2 acres, behind wrought iron gates with several large oak work, Portland stone dressings and full height windows, whilst from trees, this house stands proudly on the long front lawn, the driveway the moment you walk through the imposing front door, you are WALTON ON THE HILL £2.35M Built in 2013 by Millgate Homes, this stunning executive show home has been maintained to the same provides ample parking for both owners and visitors alike, and gives struck, by lightness, tall ceilings and how the accommodation flows in a high standards by the current owner. All the individual design qualities and high specification that one has come to expect from one of the countries premier access to a detached double garage. EPC D. way that perfectly reflects the needs of modern family lifestyle. EPC: C

builders, are found in Canterbury House. EPC B