Life Magazines (Surrey & Berkshire) February 2015

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elebrate the bravery and dedication of the British Armed Forces with a unique day out at the historic Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day on Friday, 13th February at Sandown Park Racecourse.

Gates to the racecourse open at 11.30am and to get everyone in the spirit of the day attractions will include the arrival of the Royal Artillery Hunt hounds and performances from a Military band.

Brooklands Hotel is a contemporary, design-led, four-star property located in the heart of Surrey, on the site of the iconic Brooklands race track. Taking inspiration from its location, Brooklands Hotel has a 1920s, art deco inspired interior, the contour of the world’s most historic motor racing track running through the reception, a critically acclaimed chef and a full service spa, offering the ultimate combination of stylish, state-of-the-art architecture and comfort.

Set family hearts aflutter in the RHS Wisley tropical paradise where exotic butterflies take flight amongst plants from far-off shores. Be amazed at the many colours and sizes of butterflies flying around the ‘jungle’ and learn all the fascinating facts about them.

The Chelsea Antiques Fair returns this Spring coinciding with BADA. The newly designed floor plan, launched at the September Fair, will be introduced to the Spring Fair to be able to accommodate more exhibitors offering a wider variety of objects and styles. The five-day Spring Fair will have more late night openings to fit in with the local residents schedules.

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PUBLISHED BY THE FISH MEDIA GROUP LTD The Ridings, Woodfield Lane, Essendon, Herts, AL9 6JJ. 0844 800 8439 www.thelifemagazines.com Editor Faye Manning

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UNTIL 8 MARCH Butterflies in the Glasshouse Set family hearts aflutter in this tropical paradise where exotic butterflies take flight amongst plants from far-off shores. Be amazed at the many colours and sizes of butterflies flying around our ‘jungle’ and learn all about them.

10am to 3:45pm, FREE. RHS Garden Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB

ARTS & events

CALENDAR 28 FEBRUARY Comedy Club 4 Kids Do you love comedy at G Live? Then bring the family! The Comedy Club 4 Kids give you cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Suitable for ages 6-11 years and their grownups. This show is presented in the G Live Bellerby Studio. 3pm Tickets: £10.00* Family £31.00* *A 50 p per ticket booking fee applies.

G Live, London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AA 8 FEBRUARY 2015

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UNTIL 14 MARCH Virginia Ray: Land Has Memory An exhibition of paintings by artist Virgina Ray. Virginia’s family have lived and worked for generations in the landscape of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire and it is this landscape that is the focus of her work. In this ‘Area of Outstanding Beauty’, Virginia sees not only rolling hills and vegetation but also a layering of time.

To her, this landscape has memory and it is the fluidity and cycle of life on the land that is her interest. In particular, she is interested in the lead mines, the quarries and the building of the reservoirs in the Dale. Incorporating cement and old photographs in her work, Virginia seeks to highlight the cultural and human histories of this landscape. Virginia Ray has an MA in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham.10am to 5pm, free.

New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, GU9 7PS

Diamonds in the Landscape by Virginia Ray, 95cm x 95cm

14 FEBRUARY Young People’s Event: Fashion Workshop Create Victorian inspired fashion designs and make Valentine themed fashion accessories. Led by costume designer Tina Gardiner. Create Victorian inspired fashion designs and make Valentine themed fashion accessories. Led by costume designer Tina Gardiner. For those aged 10-12: 10.30am to 1pm. For those aged 13-16: 2pm to 4:30pm. Price: £7.50 / £6.50 Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ

20 FEBRUARY How to Draw Horses and Other Animals Children’s Workshop Come and join artist Jan Rubin and learn how to draw horses and other animals. Add some colour and take home a finished picture to display with pride.

1.00pm – 2.30pm (4 – 8 year olds) 3.00pm – 4.30pm (8 – 16 year olds) £6.50 per Child | Young Person Advance booking required. All materials included.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Accompanying adult goes free.

The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AA

19 FEBRUARY Farmers Market A wide variety of goods are for sale such as meat, bread and cakes, soap, watercress, game.

Please contact Ian Young on 01483 743208 for more details.

9.00am to 2.30pm Mercia Walk, Woking, Surrey, Surrey GU21 6GH

14-22 february February Fun on the Farm Enjoy a great day out on the farm this February Half Term with the start of the Spring lambing. There are up to 90 lambs due from Feb 13th - you may even see one being born!

What’s more, there is a full programme of fun farm activities including pony rides, tractor rides, animal handling and pig racing. Outdoors, enjoy the jumping pillows, pedal go karts and play trails. 10am to 5:30pm Price: £9.20 adults and £9.80 children 3 – 17 years.

Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS FEBRUARY 2015 9

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elcome to a serene urban retreat that gives you everything you’d expect from a London spa, without the trip to London.

At this Guildford spa, put yourself entirely in our care and let us put time on hold - time just for you, or time for friends.

Immerse yourself in a jet-propelled pool encased in frosted glass, lose yourself in the enveloping mists of our crystal steam room and the calm of our relaxation room and restore your reserves in our spacious gym. From The Spa you will emerge indulged, energised and assured of lasting results.

All treatments include full use of the spa’s facilities, including: • Stone oven sauna • Aromatic crystal steam room • Two refreshing showers • Fitness Pool with Contraflow Jets • Relaxation room We invite you to arrive up to one hour prior to your booking to gain the most from our wet spa facilities. This indulgent heat sequence will let you unwind in the elements that make The Spa Guildford so unique and ensure you maximise the effects of your chosen treatments.

The spa is offering two exclusive packages that are perfect for Mother’s Day, where you can spend quality time with a treasured family member.

Afternoon Tea and Spa Experience

• Enjoy a 30min or 60min treatment of your choice from an ESPA Facial therapy, Body massage, Manicure or Pedicure.

• After your treatment relax and take time to catch up with your loved one over a traditional afternoon tea.

Perfect peace

• For those mums that are always on the go, treat them to two of our most sought after treatments: a prescribed facial and a full body massage) • This package offers the ideal total body treat. Enjoy all the benefits and results of your personally tailored facial before being drizzled in warm oil for a divinely relaxing full body massage.

More information can be found here: www.thespaguildford.com

THE DETAILS Radisson Blu, Guildford, 3 Alexandra Terrace, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3DA ••••• 020 7769 4030 www.radissonblu.com FEBRUARY 2015 11

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Over the Edge for Fearless Fundraisers

Fearless fundraisers are needed to abseil a 90ft drop from the Queen’s Stand at Epsom Racecourse in aid of Princess Alice Hospice

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he Esher based charity’s popular Over the Edge fundraising event is returning for its fifth year on Saturday 21 March. For the first time entry is free and supporters need to raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship.

Last year’s event raised a staggering £15,000 for the Hospice; which has since been used to provide vital care for patients and their families.

Yvette Page raised over £1,000 in sponsorship, she said: “It is by far the most petrifying thing I have ever done but I’m very glad I did it. “Princess Alice Hospice cared for my aunty so I wanted to do something that would raise as much money as possible for them.”

Michelle Pidgley, who also took part last year said: “I’m

It is by far the most petrifying thing I have ever done but I’m very glad I did it very scared of heights so doing this brilliant event was a great way of conquering a fear.

“If I was ever going to do something like this, it was important that it be for a good cause like Princess Alice Hospice. My friend’s mum was cared for by the Hospice so I’m aware of the great care and support that they provide.”

Tim Green, Community and Events Fundraising Officer for Princess Alice Hospice said: “Last year 65 brave 12 FEBRUARY 2015

supporters took part, loudly cheered on from the ground by their friends and families.

“This is always a popular family event and everyone from age 12 upwards can join in; sometimes we’ve had several members of the same family taking part.

“Everyone has their own reasons for taking on a challenge like this, often they’ve a connection with the Hospice such as a friend or relative who has been a patient.

“What they all have in common is the determination to raise as much money as they can for Princess Alice Hospice.

“The Hospice provides free care for around 3,000 patients every year in their own homes and at our Hospice in Esher. Over £9 million is needed every year to provide these vital services and with limited NHS funding over 75 percent of our costs must be covered by voluntary donations and fundraising.

“So we are very grateful to fearless fundraisers like Michelle and Yvette for helping us to ensure that our valuable work can continue.”

THE DETAILS For further information and to sign up please contact the Princess Alice Hospice Fundraising Team on 01372 461808 or email supportercare@pah.org.uk ••••• www.pah.org.uk

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Julian Lloyd Webber returns to The Capitol

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he Capitol, located in the beautiful market town of Horsham, West Sussex reopened its doors in September 2003 after a major refurbishment and extension of the previous Horsham Arts Centre.

It comprises of a 410 seat Theatre, 2 Cinema Screens, Studio Theatre, Meeting Room and Gallery Space. All areas are fully accessible from the ground floor level, with lift facilities for disabled users.

The Café at the front of the building provides freshly ground coffee and a full range of hot and cold drinks as well as light snacks during normal opening hours.

Bar facilities in the foyer area provide a comprehensive range of refreshments in the evening and prior to performances.

The programme boasts a varied, year-round offer; the majority of which is covered by professional shows of all genres as well as Metropolitan Opera, the best of British theatre broadcast live to cinemas around the world with National Theatre Live screenings as well as a diverse film programme.

The venue’s spring season is as eclectic as ever with music, dance, drama, comedy, musicals, live screen events and more to suit all tastes.

Julian Lloyd Webber returns to The Capitol by popular demand on 23 April, with a brilliant evening of stories and music, taking you through a historical and musical journey of his life and career showing clips of him performing and chatting with many of the artists he’s worked with during his illustrious career such as Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Yehudi Menuhin, Katherine Jenkins and many others.

A rare treat to step behind the curtain and get

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a true insight into one of the most important British musicians of the last 50 years.

In ‘Peter French sings The Great American Songbook’ on 25 April, Peter will be singing songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Doris Day. He has performed alongside Elaine Paige, Jonathan Pryce, Jeremy Irons and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber in a special concert that Peter produced at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London.

Peter will also sing Harry Nilsson’s A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night recreating this iconic 1973 album of classic 20th century standards, beautifully arranged and re-imagined by Gordon Jenkins, Frank Sinatra’s own conductor and arranger transcribed for piano by Peter’s Musical Director and accompanist Michael Haslam.

Live in High Definition and always popular with The Capitol patrons is The Metropolitan Opera; La Donna Del Lago (Rossini) is on Saturday 14 March. Bel canto superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, their vocal fireworks embellishing the romantic plot in this Met premiere production by Michele Mariotti.

THE DETAILS North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RG ••••• Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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The Horse at War: 1914 - 1918 T

his exhibition explores how the horse was depicted in war, both heroically and as a beastof-burden, by some of the leading British artists of the day, including William Roberts, Sir Alfred Munnings and Lucy Kemp-Welch. The horse is portrayed through historical fine art works and taking centre stage will be ‘Joey’, the life-size horse puppet from the National Theatre’s acclaimed stage production of War

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Horse on temporary loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum, and featuring drawings by Illustrator and Theatre Designer, Rae Smith. To complement the exhibition, a social history display of documents, newspaper reports and other items recalls the role of horses and other animals, both on the Front and more locally in World War One. Until 1 March, The Lightbox Gallery, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AA

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Brooklands Hotel where a rich legacy meets modern design Brooklands Hotel is a contemporary, design-led, four-star property located in the heart of Surrey, on the site of the iconic Brooklands race track.

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aking inspiration from its location, Brooklands Hotel has a 1920s, art deco inspired interior, the contour of the world’s most historic motor racing track running through the reception, a critically acclaimed chef and a full service spa, offering the ultimate combination of stylish, state-of-the-art architecture and comfort.

Looking to the past, embracing the future

The Brooklands site is home to one of Britain’s most famous racing heritage circuits and the world’s first purpose-built, real race track. Opened in 1907 by wealthy land owner Hugh Locke King, Brooklands was the scene of the earliest motor racing in the UK during the 1920s and 1930s.

The Locke King’s estate bordered and partly included what they saw as the perfect setting for a racecourse, over 300 acres of land where quiet woodlands sloped gently down to an area of flat marshy farmland by the River Wey. Locke King was told that Britain stood no chance in trials and competitions because there was nowhere in this country that British cars could be tested or raced.

On 17 June 1907, after just nine months of work, the still unfinished Brooklands motor course opened, with the first official race taking place on the 6th July 1907.

28 – 29 June 1907 saw Selwyn Francis Edge, use the track with his green sixcylinder Napier for a record breaking 24 hours, a record he held for 17 years.

The world record for the first person to cover 100 miles in one hour, was set by Percy E. Lambert at Brooklands. A contemporary film of his exploits on that day can be viewed 18 FEBRUARY 2015

from the Brooklands Museum website. Brooklands last ever race happened in 1939, due to the closure of the track during World War II, where some of the track was damaged by enemy bombing.

Brooklands Hotel

Nowadays, the hotel is a testament to modern design but also embraces the rich legacy of the historic race circuit.

Every bedroom boasts an abundance natural light and many benefit from their own private outside space with panoramic views over what is now a Mercedes-Benz owned track.

There are 120 bedrooms and suites, some of which are the largest of any UK hotel, ‘1907’ a two AA Rosettes winning restaurant, bar & grill offering a chic dining experience, ‘BSpa’ wellness and spa treatment facilities, nine meeting rooms for conferences and large events, fitness area for guests and private membership, and a host of packages for weekends away and short breaks.

One of the stand out experiences for visiting guests is the ‘Family Driving Package’, which has taken inspiration from the location’s esteemed racing-car heritage and combined this with an overnight stay and the unrivalled experience of speeding round a race track in an AMG at neighbouring Mercedes-Benz World.

Put medal to the metal and visit Brooklands Hotel soon… under starter’s orders, GO! THE DETAILS Brooklands Hotel, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0NY ••••• www.brooklandshotelsurrey.com Tel: 01932 335710

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Celebrate the British Celebrate the bravery and dedication of the British Armed Forces with a unique day out at the historic Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day on Friday, 13th February at Sandown Park Racecourse.

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ates to the racecourse open at 11.30am and to get everyone in the spirit of the day attractions will include the arrival of the Royal Artillery Hunt hounds and performances from a Military band.

The feature race, the Royal Artillery Gold Cup, is one of Sandown Park’s oldest races having been first run at Sandown Park in 1878. It has been run at the racecourse

About Sandown Park Racecourse

Sandown Park Racecourse is one of UK horse racing’s most loved and revered venues. Founded in 1875, Sandown Park Racecourse has provided the backdrop to some of the greatest moments in horse racing history.

Whether you are a seasoned racing buff, a new convert gripped by the thrilling spectacle of the chase or simply a curious visitor in search of an exhilarating live sporting event;

Sandown Park Racecourse is part of The Jockey Club, which has been at the heart of British racing for more than 260 years every season since 1921. The race is restricted to horses that are owned or have been leased by those who are serving or have served in the Royal Artillery or one of its recognised Establishments or Units. The jockeys must be amateurs and either past or existing members of any of the Armed Forces, making the race unique in every sense.

A day steeped in history it remains one of the Royal Artillery’s flagship days, hugely popular with the Regiment and racegoers alike. For further information about the day or to book tickets in advance to save 10% visit www.sandown.co.uk or call 01372 47 00 47.

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a day at the races at Sandown Park has it all with top-level racing throughout the year including the bet365 Meeting, Coral-Eclipse Summer Festival and Tingle Creek Christmas Festival meetings as well as our popular Music Nights. More information is available at www.sandown.co.uk.

Sandown Park Racecourse is part of The Jockey Club, which has been at the heart of British racing for more than 260 years. Today the largest commercial group in the sport, The Jockey Club runs the largest racecourse group in the UK by turnover (2013: £158.7m), courses (15) including those at Aintree, Cheltenham, Epsom Downs

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and Newmarket, attendances (2013: 1.7m), total prize money (2013: £41.6m), contribution to prize money (2013: £18.23m) and quality racing (Group and Graded races); more than 3,000 acres of world-class training grounds in Newmarket, Lambourn and Epsom Downs; The National Stud breeding enterprise and education provider; and the charity for racing’s people in need, Racing Welfare.

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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THE BADA ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR 18th – 24th MARCH 2015 | Duke of York Square, off Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW3

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ong-regarded as the premier national fair, The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair, which takes place in the Duke of York Square, off Sloane Square, is the leading event for sourcing antiques and fine art of assured quality and authenticity.

It is the only event on the international art calendar exclusive to members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association, and will see the display of a diverse range of important furniture, objet d’art and paintings.

Ninety-eight of the most renowned art and antiques dealers from around the country, representing a variety of specialisms, have confirmed their attendance. Returning Exhibitors include leading dealers Godson & Coles, Harris Lindsay, Thomas Coulborn & Sons, Lennox Cato, Frank Partridge, Anthony Woodburn Ltd, Trinity House, The Taylor Gallery, Sandra Cronan Ltd., and Holly Johnson Antiques.

New Exhibitors include Beaux Arts London, Philip Mould & Company, Michael Hughes, Peter Lipitch Ltd. and Ted Few. The exquisite range of jewellery brought by various dealers has always been a highlight at the BADA Fair, and this year is no exception. Amongst the offerings from Sandra Cronan Ltd. is an important pair of diamond ‘waterfall’ earrings dating from c. 1940, each featuring 8 pear cut diamonds, and smaller baguette cut diamonds.

A further notable category is clocks, which are always well represented at the BADA Fair. Anthony Woodburn will bring a magnificent William and Mary turtle shell and gilt table clock dating from c.1695 as well as a remarkably preserved CharlesII walnut and marquetry longcase clock.

There are several trends that have emerged amongst the items being submitted by the dealers for the upcoming BADA Fair. These include a rise of European furniture and objects designed in an Oriental style. Godson & Coles, specialist in 18th and 19thcentury furniture, as well as Modern British art, will bring a rare George I period, scarlet japanned bureau cabinet, signed by maker Daniel Massey, Frank Partridge will devote his entire stand to Chinoiserie items. Another prevalent style in furniture will be fine pieces in English Oak as seen on the stands of Wakelin & Linfield, Witney Antiques and Shaw Edwards Antiques.

Yet again the fine art at the BADA Fair encompasses some wonderful British examples, ranging from 18th-

century watercolours, modern British sculpture and contemporary works.

The BADA Fair has a long tradition of supporting charitable causes, and has raised over £3 million for a variety of charities over the years. This year the BADA Fair is delighted to announce The Haven Trust as its beneficiary. The Haven Trust is an award-winning breast cancer charity, offering support and complimentary therapy to patients.

The BADA Fair will host a Charity Gala Dinner for The Haven Trust on the evening of Thursday 19th March in the Cellini Restaurant, within the BADA Fair.

Following the success of the catering at last year’s BADA Fair, the upcoming edition will see the return of celebrated caterers Absolute Taste running both the Cellini restaurant and Duke of York Brasserie. World-renowned and family-owned champagne house Taittinger will once more be sponsoring the Champagne Bar.

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THE DETAILS Ticket Prices: £10 for a single ticket, £15 for a double.

All tickets include a BADA Handbook and one re-entry pass per person ••••• Please visit www.bada-antiques-fair.co.uk Or email: enq@bada-antiques-fair.co.uk 22 FEBRUARY 2015

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18-22 march 2015

Chelsea Old Town Hall, Wednesday, 18th - Sunday, 22nd March 2015

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he Chelsea Antiques Fair returns this Spring coinciding with BADA. The newly designed floor plan, launched at the September Fair, will be introduced to the Spring Fair to be able to accommodate more exhibitors offering a wider variety of objects and styles. The five-day Spring Fair will have more late night openings to fit in with the local residents schedules.

The distinctive charm of the Chelsea Old Town Hall contributes to the success of the Fair, which attracts connoisseurs as well as collectors of all ages. With price tags ranging from an affordable £50 to exquisite pieces worth thousands of pounds, the boutique-style feel makes this the perfect destination for anyone looking for a great variety of fine art, antiques and design. Around 40 specialist dealers have been chosen for their expertise in each field and paintings specialists will be next to jewellery dealers, furniture beside silver, Works of Art neighbouring glass and ceramics. The date line ranges from millions- ofyears old fossils to early 20th Century decorative art.

To enhance the experience, there will be guided tours around the Fair, which will encourage visitors to chat to dealers and learn more about their specialities as well as learn insider tips on collecting art and antiques in general.

The Fair will support the local charity, Children’s Hospital Trust Fund, again. It was set up by a team of paediatric doctors in recognition of the fact that sometimes more than NHS funds are needed to maintain the excellent level of care in hospital for children and their families.

Based on the advice of the medical trustees, they step in to support the 75,000 babies, children and their families

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THE CHELSEA ANTIQUES FAIR who come to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital every year by funding state of the art medical and surgical equipment which wouldn’t otherwise be available in the hospital; from specialist play equipment for sensory rooms to million pound surgical robots.

As Fair Organiser, Caroline Penman said: “Visitors keep commenting how welcoming our Fair is and they admire the fact that there is a lot of choice at reasonable prices.

Many locals return to the Fair for several days, but we also get a huge amount of foreign visitors, who all tend to find something to take home with them.”

From left: Nicholas Bagshawe Fine Art, Romagnoli - Portrait of Elizabeth (Bettie) Northrup Powell with a crop and an American Boxer. £45,000; Paul Mayhew Fine Art, Thomas Meteyard “Mrs Meteyard in Henry James’ garden at Rye” £20,000; Nicholas Bagshawe Fine Art, Portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte – £15,000; Nicholas Bagshawe Fine Art, Harry Hall “Bon Mot” £9,500

THE DETAILS Open: 18– 22 March, Wednesday 2pm - 8pm, Thursday 11am–7pm, Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm ••••• Admission: £6, but E-Tickets & details on: www.penman-fairs.co.uk ••••• T: 01825 744074 FACEBOOK/ TWITTER (@PenmanFairs)

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his May see’s The Wey Gallery’s 5th anniversary which will be marked by a series of Painting demonstrations and a mixed exhibition of our top selling artists, including, Sue Bartlett, Peter Blake, Nicky Chubb, Jean Haines, Keith Haynes and Peter Hill.

As an independent gallery the focus is on introducing an exciting mix of Paintings, Limited edition Prints and Master Graphics, Sculpture, Ceramics and Glass from across the country with an emphasis on quality and variety.

From the 12th-26th of March The gallery will be featuring the work of four talented artists in an exhibition of Urban Landscapes entitled ‘City Life II’ The mixed media pieces of Simon Fairless are created using many different techniques, including painting, stencilling, collage and spray paint resulting in powerful art for those who love London.

Rachel Tighe, a young Urban Landscape artist based in Birmingham focuses on drawing street scenes and Cityscapes, in order to do this she has travelled widely for inspiration and to keep variety in the Architecture within her work. Rachel is now currently exhibiting around the UK and is also sold internationally. Brighton based, Sam Hewitt, began showing his oil paintings in 1999, experimenting with ideas of light, colour and subject and selling from the walls of bars and restaurants around his home town. His instantly recognisable work is now in public and private collections around the world and finally,

new to the gallery, Sara Sherwood creates vibrant and expressive works of art. Producing paintings of London, New York and other skylines, revealing cities as we have never seen them before, creating magical cityscapes full of colour and drama.

The Gallery is always introducing new artists and have recently started exhibiting work by JJ Adams and Katy Jade Dobson. Adams, whose distinctive works, including a series of portraits of Star Wars characters and cultural icons adorned with tattoos, have now made him one of the country’s most in-demand artists. His most recent collection of 14 originals sold-out in five minutes when revealed earlier this month, and 95 limited-edition prints were all snapped up on the same day, while highly sought after artist Katy Dobson is inspired by the ethereal qualities of Odilon Redon and further by his use of vivid colour, Katy descended into opulent oil paintings of wildlife scenes and subjects of nature and animals depicting intricate detailing with spontaneous and kinetic overtones.

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THE DETAILS The Wey Gallery, 44 Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HL ••••• Tel: 01483 418013 www.theweygallery.com • info@theweygallery.com

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Weybridge’s 1907 Restaurant, Bar & Grill Is Revving Up The Romance Surrey’s Brooklands Hotel will be serving up a taste sensation for two and romance-inspired cocktails this Valentine’s Weekend

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907 (www.1907restaurant.co.uk), the two AA Rosettes winning restaurant, bar & grill at Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge, is launching a special menu and two exclusive cocktails for Valentine’s weekend, 13 and 14 February 2015.

The Valentine’s weekend menu has been developed with careful attention to deliver exquisite dishes using the best in local and seasonal produce and modern cooking techniques to create classic flavours.

On arrival at 1907, couples will be invited to sample an exclusive Valentine’s themed cocktail, designed by the bar’s top mixologists. Roses are Red is a heart-warming fruity number that blends Limoncello, vodka, fresh strawberries, ginger, lime juice and sugar syrup. Violets are Blue is sure to brighten up even a chilly February evening, offering a tropical mix of Plantation five-year old rum, Blue Curacao, coconut, pineapple, lime juice and sugar.

The a la carte menu offers a selection of starters, mains, grill specials, sweet endings and a well-constructed list of wine, bubbles and champagne.

To start, diners can choose from pan fried scallops and glazed pork belly, duck liver parfait or beetroot cured salmon. River Exe mussels mariniére, roasted butternut squash risotto, tagliatelle pasta with truffles, Wealdway Ash goat’s cheese salad or gnocchi served in basil cream with grilled courgette, artichoke can be served as either a starter or for the main event The mains include a roasted fillet and BBQ shoulder of

pork, roasted sea bass fillet, chicken ballotine, roast rump of English lamb and pan roast loin of cod. Diners also have the choice of 28 day dry aged chateaubriand, rib eye steak or sirloin steak, all purchased from a Surrey farm that grazes livestock on natural pasture and takes pride in producing beef that is as delicious and tender as possible.

1907’s sweet endings for Valentine’s Weekend include a cinnamon cake and mulled wine pear, iced clementine parfait, baked apple and almond tartlet, tiramisu enchased in white chocolate, dark chocolate mousse, mille feuille and a selection of British and French cheeses with membrillo quince and crackers.

1907 is very proud of its historic location, which influenced the name of the restaurant as it is the year the world famous Brooklands racetrack was built and opened.

The restaurant and cocktail bar offers a stylish experience that is modern and contemporary in both ambience and service delivery within a 1920’s and 30’s décor inspired setting.

1907 is a high-end, contemporary brasserie that offers a great balance of options from fine dining, to favourites, traditional dishes and Afternoon Tea for moments of pure indulgence.

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THE DETAILS 1907 is celebrating Valentine’s Weekend on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February 2015.

••••• Call 01932 335720 or email events@brooklandshotelsurrey.com ••••• Brooklands Hotel, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0NY

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OH BABY! Showcasing a beautiful array of baby clothes, interiors and gifts, Baby Boat is a charming new boutique located in the heart of Weybridge

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ull of the latest baby wear fashions, christening outfits, hand-picked toys and fairy-tale furniture, you’ll find everything you need to welcome a new baby into the world.

Baby Boat also hosts owner Naomi Rowe’s unique hand-knitted cushions in a variety of cute

linen for the cot and for your bed too, offering premium quality cottons and designs. The ladies at Baby Boat are dedicated to provide customers with exactly what they are looking for to make Baby’s bedroom absolutely gorgeous, they can even help with your bedroom too.

Baby Boat is sure to delight you with its selection of products to make those first years truly special and tasteful designs for your nursery.

Whether you want a graceful furnishing such as a sleigh cot bed, or hand-crafted piece of Beatrix Potter art, Baby Boat is sure to delight you with its selection of products to make those first years truly special.

Baby Boat can even lend of hand with custom bed

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THE DETAILS 89 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9UQ ••••• Telephone 01932 507000

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A SIMPLE ETHOS… Malika Hemici is delighted to bring Aya Couture to a fantastic new shop situated in Esher High Street

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alika explains “ it is run with the simple ethos of producing and creating couture wedding dresses & innovative bespoke evening wear to the highest standard of workmanship.”

Malika’s exquisite couture gowns are all made in her atelier here in Surrey. Many skilled hands are involved in the in the making of the couture pieces and so many hours spent in the process of making these unique pieces.

Inspired and fascinated by the female silhouette, beautiful colour and delicate and luxurious fabrics, Malika, the designer and founder of Aya Couture, creates her unique and one off pieces from a place of true passion for art and design.

She offers a personal service for each client, from the first sketch to finished garment to ensure the couture process is an effortless unforgetable journey resulting in an exquisite and unique gown.

With most of her trade through word of mouth and repeat business, Malika has earned a fabulous reputation. She has worked in fashion and haute couture for over 20 years.

Learning the craft in major fashion houses in Paris before opening her first showroom in Kingston upon Thames, she has completed her HND in design and textile at Central Saint Martin, then a BA in art and design from London College of fashion school of art and design.

In London she worked for several designers, Chanel in Sloane Steet, Brompton Cross, Bon street. Shaignai Tang

Aya Couture is run with the simple ethos of producing and creating couture wedding dresses & innovative bespoke evening wear to a high standard of workmanship in Sloane Street, Angela Stone in the Kings Road as well asThe Wedding Shop in Chelsea.

Over the years Malika and the team have built a stellar reputation with many celebrity clients in music and sport.

Malika is renowned for her feminine and sophisticated approach to the design of her dresses and accessories, using fine and delicate fabrics, French lace, 100% silks, Swarovski crystals, beading work and hand-made embroidery. Malika’s passion for art and design is the driving force that determined her success as a fashion and accessories designer.

THE DETAILS 96 High Street Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QJ ••••• 01372 878089 www.ayacouture.co.uk 32 FEBRUARY 2015

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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

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

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

Private schools are exceedingly good at producing successful pupils…

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Painting a bright future through a quality education Every parent wants a quality school for their child; a school offering high academic attainment, excellent pastoral care, outstanding facilities, and opportunities for each child to stand out from the crowd. Searching for a school therefore becomes a quest for the Holy Grail, where glossy prospectuses and league tables become the artificial, and somewhat unreliable, lens through which schools are examined. However, long experience as an educator has taught me that unequivocal lifelong success is dependent upon good teaching, great relationships between pupils and dedicated and capable teachers and an emphasis by the whole school on creating learning experiences that challenge and shape the pupils.

These things matter far more than former pupils’ exam results or the presence of a school golf course!

What every parent is right to want is success on real terms, and I have learnt that success for children comes from the development of a number of personal qualities, which advance academic skills, and allow for good judgement, creativity, compassion, problem solving and determination, and result in a kind, self-motivated, reliable wise adult.

Good schools understand this, and offer vibrant education in depth, the quality of which is evident in the range of subjects and activities, but comes into its own by developing the sort of excitement, abilities and skills

that enable children to succeed at anything and everything, or at least to have a very good attempt in any sphere, with confidence, perseverance and enthusiasm. Children who have benefited from the best education have a prime advantage in life, as they succeed at the transformation from pupil to professional - not just from child to examination candidate.

Schools are the stepping stone to a future in which learning will be ongoing; one where knowledge, skills and creativity form the backbone of effective work, but where rationality, creativity, imagination and confidence are already well established.

In my search for a quality school my two key criteria would be: •

An emphasis on learning rather than attaining: a joyful disregard for failure is essential if children are to become independent and confident learners. Too many children are crippled by fear of failure, especially girls, and they need the support to know that clever thinking, wild ideas and imagination are as important as finding the right answer. In my life as a Head Teacher I am often asked to be wise in a crisis – wisdom comes from encountering failure, untangling complex issues and making judgements through rational and moral critical thinking tempered by human warmth and kindness.

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A commitment to collaboration: recognising ability and effort allows children to develop selfbelief, and to recognise relative strengths and weaknesses. All too often parents tell me that that children need praise to improve their self-esteem before they can succeed. This is a false premise: children need to know that they have a valuable place in life and that their contribution is valued.

Success follows easily when children feel that they belong, that they have a share in working alongside others and that their talents and gifts are recognised, useful and valued.

Merinda D’Aprano writes a regular blog about educational and moral issues which can be accessed via this link: http://ndpsedblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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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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ore and more families are hiring domestic staff as our lives become increasingly busy.

What we can expect from the staff in our home has changed to keep up with this.

So, what does a housekeeper do? They come in many forms: NannyHousekeeper, CleanerHousekeeper or even HousekeeperPA. The NannyHousekeeper will have an understanding of early years nutrition and education. As well as being able

school open days you need in your diary. The one constant is that whatever extra skills and knowledge you need for your particular home, the housekeeper is always respectful, happy, polite and professional.

That is the point Surrey Housekeepers are trying to make. Expect more. You can have it all! There are prospective employees out there with the exact skills you need for your home. These are the people Surrey Housekeepers pride themselves on finding.

Housekeepers ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently, dealing with tradesmen and ordering groceries to keep the home running and dealing with everyday tasks, you want them to create a happy environment for small children to help them learn and grow confidently.

The CleanerHousekeeper has untold knowledge of caring for the home, whether that is the best recipe for your favourite meal or for or how to take care of delicate fabrics. They ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently, dealing with tradesmen and ordering groceries.

The HousekeeperPA is one that has administrative skills.

Helping to organise family events and holidays, booking flights or theatre tickets, handling the household budget and paying other domestic staff. This role is perfect for a busy professional home.

Of course the thing is, the person you actually hire could be a mixture of all of those. You may want someone who can pick up the children from the school and find the perfect venue for your next holiday. Or someone who knows how to get that grease stain out of your favourite Cashmere jumper and will give you the lowdown on all the

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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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St George’s College, Weybridge

amongst top for learning and teaching quality at A-level St George’s College, Weybridge is amongst the top five per cent of over 2,500 surveyed schools and colleges in the country for the quality of teaching and learning at A-level, it was recently announced

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lps, an exam organisation (www.alps-va.co.uk), studied the performance of 2,580 schools and colleges across England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the period 2012-2014 and found that the quality of the teaching and learning at St George’s Weybridge had been amongst the top five per cent for the past three years.

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The College has the largest co-educational independent school Sixth Form provision in the nearby area and almost all of the Upper Sixth students achieved their first choice university place amongst prestigious Russell Group universities. Also last summer, six students gained places at Oxford University in addition to three who went to Cambridge.

To find out more, visit www.stgeorgesweybridge.com.

Pupils at St George’s Junior School, Weybridge question the Foreign Secretary about improving the world THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Pupils at St George’s Junior School, Weybridge were delighted to welcome the Rt. Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in January this year. During a special assembly, Mr Hammond answered questions about issues facing the

world and how they could be solved. Mr Hammond asked to visit the pupils after reading copies of letters written by Year 5 pupils at the School. The letters, written to the Prime Minister, discussed issues facing the world today including the environment, diseases, clean drinking water, war, and people who live without shelter. Through their letters, the pupils discussed solutions to the problems.

Owing to the high standard of what was written, Mr Hammond asked to visit the School to answer the pupils’ questions in person, saying of his visit: “The pupils had composed such well thought-out letters and it was great to have the opportunity to respond to their challenges in person.” Mr Antony Hudson, Headmaster of St George’s Junior School, Weybridge added: “It was a great privilege to welcome Mr Hammond back to the Junior School.

He gave very transparent and helpful answers to the intelligent questions that the children asked him, providing a fascinating insight into his political career to date and his enormous current responsibilities.”

THE DETAILS St George’s College, Weybridge Road, Addlestone,Surrey KT15 2QS ••••• St George’s Junior School, Thames Street Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8NL ••••• www.stgeorgesweybridge.com

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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

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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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CHOOSING THE PERFECT

PLAYHOUSE

FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES – AND YOU! is entirely up to you – and your child! You can paint the interior walls in any colour you chose, from pale blue to bright red. You could even wall paper the inside of your playhouse for that real cosy, lived in feeling.

Depending on what your child, children or grandchildren plan to use the playhouse for will determine how you furnish it – it may be a castle with a princess hiding in the highest room in the tallest tower, a cowboy saloon, or somewhere to do their homework. Adding a comfy sofa or chairs will really bring the house to life, whilst a practical desk will provide ample space to study. You could even include a bed for those summer sleep overs!

With a little help from The Playhouse Company you can create the perfect playhouse that will take your child all the way from their toddler days to their teenage years.

One of its aims is to create a house that can be used for as long as possible, even becoming a “teenage hideaway”

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hoosing a play or tree house for your children or grandchildren can be overwhelming. What size and style is best for your little ones? How will it fit into your garden and will it complement its existing design? A playhouse can also be a significant investment, so ensuring it is the right one, and is built to last, is imperative.

The Playhouse Company, a designer and builder of beautiful wooden play and tree houses, has vast experience in bringing playhouse dreams to life. The process begins with your initial idea. The Playhouse Company then uses this vision, taking into consideration the age of the children and the layout of the garden (which is either through a photograph or a site visit), to create a design.

Designs are then translated from sketches into a beautiful detailed structure. One of its aims is to create a house that can be used for as long as possible, even becoming a “teenage hideaway” in later years or incorporating garden storage making it a dual purpose playhouse.

The Playhouse Company can work with all types of gardens & any size, including those with uneven surfaces in which case it creates a sub base. It has also been asked on many occasions to incorporate existing features into the design, for example building a house around an ancient tree, along an old wall, or in a compact corner. It is the company’s bespoke service that allows you to create the perfect house for your garden as well as for your children.

What you do with your child’s play or tree house once The Playhouse Company has delivered and installed it,

THE DETAILS For further information about The Playhouse Company, its ranges and services please visit www.theplayhouse.co.uk or call 01544 387 100.

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H EALTH, BEAUTY & fashion

Look your very best Cosmetic Surgery – The Cosmetic Doctors Company offers consultations to those considering plastic or cosmetic surgery. This includes minor surgical procedures such as removal of skin lesions, lumps and bumps. Many skin issues can be treated under local anaesthetic on a ‘see and treat basis’.

Anti-wrinkle injections – reduce frown lines and crow’s feet. With rapid, predictable results.

Dermal Fillers – smooth deeper lines and furrows as well as returning lost volume to the face – the effect is immediate.

LED Therapy – uses light to energise and rejuvenate and repair skin. With no irritation or down time. It minimises fine lines and wrinkles, firms skin, evens tone, soothes irritation and reduces acne outbreaks.

Aqualyx – is an injectable treatment for the dispersal of areas of fat. It is best used on troublesome areas that do not respond to diet and exercise alone. It is not a method of weight loss but is used to improve the contour of treated areas. It can be used on hips, knees, thighs,tummy and love handles as well as double chin and jowls. A course of 2-4 treatments may be needed to achieve the best results.

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Facial Peels – help to return a healthy glow to dull, tired skin. Peels also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, acne and scarring.

INTRAcel – is a more intensive treatment combining microneedling and radiofrequency to improve the tone and texture of skin, reduce wrinkles, tighten jowls and neck.

Advanced Skin Care – Cut out the buzzwords, bogus claims and miracle ingredients – The Cosmetic Doctors Company has a very different approach to skincare. Using ZO Skin Health – scientific products offering rapid results – with concentrated formulas if you want something more than feelgood, smell-nice lotions – Dr Peter Forrester will formulate a unique skincare regime using prescription only products to ensure the best possible results.

Micro-sclerotherapy – a technique used for the removal of surface and spider veins. It involves injections with a very fine needle of a sclerosing drug which irritates the lining of the veins causing the walls to stick together. In most cases excellent results can be achieved.

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f you’ve been tuning into Channel 4 at 10pm on a Wednesday over the past few weeks, you may have seen Truskin Medispa in Esher featured as the tattoo removal experts on Bodyshockers with Katie Piper. So far we’ve seen the Esher-based aestheticians remove an interestingly placed elephant tattoo and a DIY tattoo using printer ink. Nothing seems to phase this medispa and it’s innovative laser treatments, which could be why Bodyshockers chose to use Trueskin for the second year running.

Tattooing has been practiced for many centuries and is still very popular today, even more so than ever before.

In fact, it has been reported that in Britain, over a third of 16-44 year-olds have at least one tattoo, and although tattoos were once considered to be permanent, this is no longer the case.

Trueskin takes huge pride in its reputation as a Medispa of ‘Firsts.’ It was the first and continues to be the largest provider of revolutionary laser, PicoSure, in the UK. With 20% of people now regretting a tattoo, Trueskin introduced PicoSure back in early 2014 and has seen huge growth in people opting for the treatment, over and above other tattoo removal methods, such as older Q-switched lasers. Trueskin has found that clients are choosing PicoSure due to the time saving and convenience it offers, as well as its ability to treat recalcitrant tattoos that have stopped responding to conventional lasers.

Introduced in 2013, the FDA-approved PicoSure laser from Cynosure is the fastest tattoo removal laser in the world. PicoSure lasers are able to remove a tattoo up to four times faster than other lasers.

Here are some answers to Trueskin’s most popular questions about the treatment.

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Will it hurt?

The discomfort of laser tattoo removal is often described as a “rubber band snapping the skin” but can vary from client to client. Trueskin does its utmost to minimize any pain or discomfort possible and also use high-strength topical numbing cream which is highly effective.

What is the after care like?

During laser treatment, your tattoo may turn white briefly. It then swells somewhat and may turn red, but this usually lasts only a few hours. It is important to keep that tattoo covered with ointment and a bandage for the first day. Usually, it feels like a mild sunburn and does not hurt unless rubbed against. Between your treatments, it is important to keep the tattoo covered from the sun to prevent hyperpigmentation (darkening).

How frequently can I return for more treatments?

Tattoo fading is a slow process and depends on participation by your body’s immune system to work.

Trueskin recommend that you wait 6-8 weeks to get the greatest value from each laser treatment.

With Trueskin Medispa’s EasyPico monthly price plan offered to all Trueskin customers, its clients are now able to save significant time and cost when having their tattoo removed compared to any other laser tattoo removal method.

THE DETAILS For more information, visit www.trueskin.co.uk or call 020 3763 9119.

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Show your metal F rom platinum peepers (at Narciso Rodriguez) to copper-lined eyes (Holly Fulton’s deco darlings) and frosty pink lips at Rodarte, practically every metal in the periodic table was ticked off at the AW14 fashion shows. By Katie Wright, Press Association. And with such a huge elemental spectrum, this is a trend that everyone can try - you just need to select your shimmering shade and where to apply it. Whether you’re after glimmering skin, glistening lips or a mercurial manicure, we’ve got all the expert advice you need to perfect your metallic makeover - just in time for party season.

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Applying swatches of gold leaf directly onto your forehead - as seen at the Simone Rocha shows - may be a step too far, but a subtle golden sheen suits all skin types. “The best way to achieve this look on the skin is to first apply bareMinerals Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer,” says international make-up artist Sarah-Jane Froom. “Smooth one pump all over the complexion after moisturiser and follow with foundation as normal. “To get more of a glow, buff bareMinerals Illuminating Mineral Veil over the face; this will give luscious layers of light to the skin, then follow with a highlighter on the top of the cheekbones.” bareMinerals Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer, £21 (www.bareminerals.co.uk); Burberry Limited Edition Gold Glow Luminising Powder, £45 (www. burberry.com)

MIDAS EYES

“Gold is very complementary to hazel,

brown and blue eyes. The iridescent undertones help to enhance and warm the eyes with a pop of colour,” says Rebecca Restrepo, Elizabeth Arden global makeup artist.“Pale golds are subtle but have real impact. You can wash the colour all over the eyelid, then finish off with curled eyelashes and a few coats of mascara,” advises Florrie White, Clinique’s UK colour artist. “For a more intense look, I would start with a gold cream base, blend up and out and then apply powder shadow on the centre of the eyelid for depth and intensity. Finish with a dab of gold pigment on the centre of the eye for a mesmerising effect.”

MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Dual Rays, £17 (www.maccosmetics. co.uk); B. Stunning Vibrant Eye Shimmer in Golden Sand, £6.99 (www. superdrug.com)

GALACTIC GAZE

If you’re a fan of the smoky-eye style, switch your usual stormy shades in favour of a moody metal hue. “My favourite is the Massive Midnight Chubby Stick, it’s like liquid moonlight,” says White.

“Apply it along the lash line, blend up and out, then repeat along the lower lash line. You can intensify the look with a darker eyeliner too.” A fine slick of eyeliner with a galactic gleam offers a more lightweight option, and you can play with blues and greens to suit your eye colour. “Compliment the colour on the eye with black mascara to really give the eye some intensity,” says White.

Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint For Eyes in Massive Midnight, £17 (www.clinique.co.uk); Stila Magnificent Metals Eye Liner in Metallic Vintage Gunmetal, £24 (www.stila.co.uk)

MOLTEN MOUTH

Metallic eyes are fairly easy to achieve, but there are some definite dos and don’ts when it comes to lip colour.

Tried & tested Our testers go in search of fragrant tresses with three new hair perfumes label.m Hair Perfume

There’s more than a nod to Jo Malone in the sophisticated styling of this product, with its sleek bottle and black ribbon finish, so it would look great on any dressing table. The perfume, however, is really sweet and, although it feels weightless and not sticky like hair spray, it leaves my fine hair feeling a little lank. £19.50 (www.labelm.com)

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Percy & Reed Eau My Goodness Shine & Fragrance Spray

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This spray is lovely and light and leaves a nice smell that lasts all day.

It doesn’t stick to my hair like other hair sprays 4/5 can and leaves my locks feeling smooth and soft to the touch. £22 (www.percyandreed.com)

3/5 Sachajuan Protective Hair Perfume This spray, from trendy Swedish brand Sachajuan, not only offers a lovely floral fragrance, it’s also supposed to moisturise and add shine. I can’t say my tresses feel softer, and it is pretty pricey, but the scent whenever I swish my hair is heavenly! £40 (www.urbanretreat.co.uk)

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MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Dual Rays, maccosmetics.co.uk

Using a gold shade of lip gloss, rather than a lipstick, is an easy way to rock the gold trend

“Using a gold shade of lip gloss, rather than a lipstick, is an easy way to rock the gold trend whatever your age,” says Restrepo. “You can also layer it on top of other lip colors to give them a more golden alluring finish - always great for the festive season.” For something a little more daring, try a pink or red ombre lip, where the shimmering colour fades from the centre. Froom explains how: “Start with a lip liner, fill in the whole lip, then follow with bareMinerals Moxie Lipgloss. Finally, dab a loose metallic eyeshadow into the centre of the lip for a frosted finish.”

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Glamorous Gold, £17 (www.houseoffraser. co.uk); bareMinerals Marvellous Moxie Lipgloss in Hypnotist, £16 (www.boots.com)

FERRIC FINGERTIPS

With molten face make-up, it’s safest to stick with the ‘primary’ metals - gold, silver and bronze - but when it

Buy it now Ever on trend, Rihanna has chosen a metallic mauve as one of the two colours in the latest Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick range for MAC. It’s a charitable collection too - every penny of the selling price, £15.50 from Selfridges, goes to MAC Aids Fund. The Fund has also commissioned a film, called It’s Not Over, available on Netflix.

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Stila Eye Liner, stila.co.uk

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Burberry Luminising Powder Gold Glow

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comes to nails, you can break all the rules. There’s a whole rainbow’s worth of shimmering shades in the shops, and many off them are less than a fiver, so stock up and you can match them to your mood, or your outfit. GOSH’s frosted polishes are genius. They have a rough matte finish but are packed with fine glitter so you get a dense layer of dark, glistening colour. The pinky tints in the Frosted Plum go particularly well with rose gold jewellery. Dielle’s Metallics Collection features multi-tonal shades of blue and green, while the brilliantly-titled glitter range from The Collection (sample: Fireworks On Broadway) has all your festive sparkle needs sorted.

GOSH Frosted Nail Lacquer in Frosted Plum, £3.99 (www.superdrug.com); Dielle Nail Colour in Modern Goddess, £12 (www.dielle.co.uk); The Collection Nail Polish in Fireworks On Broadway, £5 (BeautyBay.com) FEBRUARY 2015 59

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don’t see red!

Has your skin suffered the damage from the elements and the wear and tear of daily life? Are you bothered by red flushing skin?

At Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic we offer a range of treatments to eliminate facial redness and facial veins!

Harmony AFT

How does it work?

Using specific wave lengths of the light spectrum, we are able to target unsightly broken capillaries leaving you with a clear and evened complexion.

*Photos courtesy of Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic*

The Harmony 5th generation advanced fluorescent light technology is a non-invasive treatment that can treat anywhere on the face, neck, décolleté and areas of the body such as hands with minimal downtime and minimal discomfort to the client, but achieving fantastic results.

BEFORE

AFTER (a course of 6 treatments spaced 3 weeks apart)

“Well done for eliminating the red veins and pigmentation on my face. I was truly amazed at the results even before I finished the course. Lasers can be a little daunting but i felt in absolutely safe hands all the time I was being treated.” – Ruth

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ThermAVein Vein Removal ThermaVein is another unique treatment and technology.

If you are bothered about unsightly veins on your face and areas of the body often referred to as Spider Angioma, then ThermaVein does the trick instantly and safely.

How does it work?

This is an example of a man we treated before and straight after treatment – no swelling or redness, and it improves over the weeks following. *Photos courtesy of Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic*

A tiny probe, the size of a human hair is rested above the

vein to close it together. A second pulse will seal the vein and the blood is naturally absorbed into the body. The whole process takes minutes and most people report no discomfort whatsoever.

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“Having tried ThermaVein with great trepidation, I am now a convert and cannot say enough about how pleased I am with the results. Thanks to all the team.” – Patrick

Sclerotherapy Vein Removal This Proven technology is administered by Sharon, our Medical Aesthetics Practitioner.

for two weeks following the treatment which is why the winter months is the perfect time to have this treatment.

“I have been amazed as the results she has achieved!” – Jill Zander

How does it work?

Microsclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for thread veins on the legs. This works by making the walls of the veins to stick together, empty of blood and ultimately disappear. It involves injecting a liquid agent through a tiny needle directly into the thread vein. The removal of these veins does not affect your deep venous system and as the needles used are very fine, there is very little discomfort whilst undergoing this treatment.

How will my skin feel and look after treatment?

There can be some bruising following the treatment and we provide compression stockings which should be worn

For more information on these treatments and to book a complimentary consultation call us on 01372 471448.

Email info@jillzander.co.uk

www.jillzander.co.uk

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RECHARGE

YOUR BEAUTY REGIME If your alarm clock going off is tantamount to torture, and it feels as though you’re applying your make-up on autopilot and sleep-walking to work, then you’re clearly suffering from a case of PNYSD: Post-New Year Slump Disorder.

By Katie Wright, Press Association

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world, they’re the place you feel it most, so it makes sense to focus your revitalising efforts on your peepers. A cooling make-up remover, like Ioma’s gel formula, instantly freshens the eye area, and if you use it first thing to remove any lingering dregs of last night’s mascara, it does double duty as a clean up operation and wake-up call. Follow with an intensive eye cream that goes to work on puffiness and dark circles. Aveda’s new Botanical Kinetics range uses soothing liquorice root extract and Brazilian Cupuacu Butter to deeply hydrate. The final step to complete your eye-opening EYE-OPENERS transformation is an eyebrow pencil, Often a barometer for but not just for its brow-defining how well you’ve properties. Pur Minerals Wake Up slept, eyes not only Brow features the genius addition reveal tiredness of a pale pink eye pencil at the other to the outside end, to be applied on the waterline, counteracting redness and making you look bright-eyed, even when you feel anything but.

Chances are you’ve already tried Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Ioma Fresh Gel Eye Makeup Cream - one pot of the algae-infused moisturiser sells every 10 Remover, £20 (www.boots. seconds in the UK. Now, to celebrate Elemis’ 25th anniversary, com); Aveda Botanical the hero cream has had a luxe makeover. The special Silver Kinetics Energizing Eye Edition, £99, comes with a pretty compact mirror, and Creme, £28 (www.aveda. proceeds will fund a £15,000 donation to support co.uk); Pur Minerals gynaecological cancer research. The ideal gift for a Wake Up Brow, £14 Marine Cream convert, perhaps? Or you could (www.marksandspencer.com) start dropping hints for Valentine’s Day... (available February; BODY BOOSTERS TimetoSpa.co.uk) If you’re looking for a foolproof way to reset your body clock, an ice cold pre-dawn shower will more than do the trick. Not keen?

Don’t blame you. Just as effective, but less violently bracing, a zesty shower gel will awaken your senses with the power of scent, rather than a sudden drop in body temperature. From the makers of L’Occitane, Le Couvent de Minimes is a range of similarly Francophilic bath and body products. The delightfully named Botanical Cologne Of The Morning and awakening Shower Dew duo are scented with basil, orange and lemon - the combination’s deliciously refreshing and comforting at the same time.

Elemis Revitalise Me Shower Gel follows a fruit and herbinfused recipe, too, packed with thyme, lime and mandarin essential oils.

Le Couvent de Minimes Botanical Recipe Of The Morning Shower Dew, £7, and Botanical Cologne Of The Morning, £19 (www.boots.com); Elemis Revitalise Me Shower Gel, £18 (www.debenhams.com) haracterised by drooping eyes, sallow skin and a complete inability to shake off the January blues, this sleepy syndrome is particularly prevalent first thing in the morning.

Help is at hand, however - with the right perky products, you can give your skin, hair, body and senses the boost they need to combat (or at the very least, disguise) your lethargic looks.

Time for your rejuvenation prescription...

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Unless you’re jetting off to the slopes or on a mid-winter escape somewhere south of the equator, you’re currently smack bang in the middle of the worst time of the year complexion-wise, when our sun-deprived skin is crying out for help. Confront this winter war with a pair of rejuvenating heroes. A once-a-week deep cleanse mask is essential, to promote cell regeneration under the surface.

Trilogy Mineral Radiance Mask is a traditional clay formula, featuring astringent extracts and moisturising oils. Before you moisturise, massage in a few drops of energising serum. Lulu’s Time Bomb Complexion Cocktail includes vitamin B12 to help improve circulation, while Bryt Boost Serum is a super-hydrating oil that’s best left to soak in overnight - think of it like a phone charger for your face.

Trilogy Mineral Radiance Mask, £19.50 (www.trilogyproducts.com); Lulu’s Time Bomb 2 Piece Refresh Recharge & Moisturise Collection, £35 (www.qvcuk.com); Bryt Boost Serum, £20, (www.brytskincare.co.uk)

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look rilogy Mineral Radiance Mask, trilogyproducts.com

Lulu’s Time Bomb 2 Piece Refresh Recharge & Moisturise Collection, qvcuk.com

HAIR RAISERS

It’s not just your complexion that can look and feel ravaged by tiredness; lacklustre locks are par for the course too. So when you’re doing your weekly face mask, give your tresses some TLC as well. Heavy-duty in every sense of the word, Nanokeratin System Re-Vitalise Mask comes in a hefty tub and contains pure keratin and castor oil to provide ultra-conditioning effects. Three minutes is all you need to feel the benefits. Phyto’s Phytopolleine Botanical Scalp Stimulant goes to the root cause of limp hair, delivering refreshing essential oils where they’re needed most. Apply bit by bit across your scalp, massage in and leave for 20 minutes before shampooing out. If split-ends are a problem, coat the ends of your hair in a moisturising mask at the same time.

Nanokeratin System Re-Vitalise Mask, £57.29 (store.toniandguy.com); Phyto Phytopolleine Botanical Scalp Stimulant, £24.50 (LookFantastic.com).

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Phyto Phytopolleine Botanical Scalp Stimulant, LookFantastic.com

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Le Couvent de Minimes Botanical Recipe Of The Morning Shower Dew, Boots

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SKIN SAVIOURS

Tried & tested

Victoria Beckham says she’s a fan, but what’s an oxygen facial all about?

In search of skin radiance, Katie Wright finds out

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fter first cleansing my skin, the therapist sets to work with the ‘microneedling’, which involves applying a roller covered in lots of minuscule needles over my face, to allow a rich serum to penetrate deeply and stimulate collagen growth, while the gadget simultaneously blasts ‘cryo oxygen’ to cool my skin. Sounds a bit terrifying, doesn’t it? But it’s not that bad. While I can’t say the needling is pleasurable, it doesn’t hurt.

“Next, a thinner nozzle is used to provide another blast of oxygen, followed by a soothing mask, then I’m left to snooze for 10 minutes. After the bracing

treatment, I feel surprisingly relaxed and cosy under a warm blanket. The mask is peeled off in one go, and finally a serum and SPF are smoothed on.

“There isn’t a huge difference immediately, because the collagen-boosting effects start later, but my face has never felt fresher, and my complexion looked so clear, I didn’t bother reapplying foundation when I headed back to the office. A fab New Year pick-me-up.”

Crystal Clear COMCIT treatments start from £75, available at salons nationwide (www.crystalclear.co.uk/comcit)

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LONDON FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Autumn/Winter 2015 Collections

Friday 20th – Tuesday 24th February 2015 | Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA

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ondon Fashion Week (LFW) is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers. The event is organised by the British Fashion Council and funded by a number of sponsors (including principal sponsor Vodafone). It is a world of celebrities and famous people, beautiful and expensive clothes and general fashion glitz.

London Fashion Week puts London and British fashion firmly on the global stage; it is estimated that orders of over £100m are placed during LFW each season. Over 5,000 visitors attend: buyers, TV & radio crews, journalists and photographers.

The vibrant and internationally renowned London Fashion Week is always exciting and inspirational, and next month’s event will in no doubt prove to be just that once again, all housed under one roof in the neo-classical surrounds of Somerset House.

British Fashion Council co-ordinate an events schedule to help visitors experience London ‘the city’ as well as the showcase of British fashion design talents at London Fashion Week, presenting another unrivalled opportunity for both established designers and newcomers to present their Autumn/Winter 2015 Collections. A constantly buzzing key event for those who haven’t got the patience to wait until the latest fashion designs and stylish fashion trends make it into the fashion magazines.

British Fashion Council have announced the provisional schedule of designers who will be showcasing their Autumn/ Winter 2015 collections at London Fashion Week this month.

Returning to the show on schedule this season, are luxury brands including Temperley London, Jasper

Conran, House of Holland, David Koma, Julien Macdonald, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Matthew Williamson, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Burberry Prorsum, Jonathan Saunders, Osman and Pringle of Scotland.

Ten of London’s brightest emerging talents will receive sponsorship to showcase their AW15 collections at London Fashion Week from NEWGEN sponsored by TOPSHOP. Catwalk sponsorship: 1205, Ashley Williams, Marques’Almeida, Ryan Lo Presentation sponsorship: Claire Barrow, Danielle Romeril, Faustine Steinmetz, Molly Goddard* Exhibition sponsorship: Marta Jakubowski*, Sadie Williams* *New designers Since its inception in 1993, NEWGEN sponsorship has acted as a promotional launch pad for young designers, attracting media profile, orders and investment whilst offering encouragement and support for new talent.

Previous NEWGEN winners include Alexander McQueen, Antonio Berardi, Boudicca, Christopher Kane, Clements Ribeiro, David Koma, Erdem, Gareth Pugh, Holly Fulton, Jonathan Saunders, Julien Macdonald , Louise Gray, Marios Schwab, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Meadham Kirchhoff, Michael van der Ham, Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll and Sophia Kokosalaki.

The magic of London Fashion Week is not merely thanks to the fashion designers’ and fashion stylists’ cutting-edge collections but the media excitement that accompanies them. The allure of the show is exceptional and London Fashion Week continues to be the top fashion event pulling visitors from every corner of the globe.

THE DETAILS For more information about London Fashion Week at Somerset House, including up-to-date schedules, news, video and much more go to www.londonfashionweek.co.uk ••••• Follow on Twitter @LondonFashionWk and join the conversation #LFW 64 FEBRUARY 2015

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New Hope for New Hair at Claygate Salon

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laygate hair stylist Lyndsay, who has worked at Mark Russell Hair Designs on The Parade for 16 years, will soon be offering a rare service at the salon. This February Lyndsay is doing Trevor Sorbie’s course on wigs, covering all aspects of wig styling and maintenance. The course is part of Sorbie’s pioneering new charity mynewhair, set up in partnership with MacMillan Cancer Support to help people with cancer and medical hair loss.

The salon’s new owner Karina Bentley is dedicated to providing safe and elegant hair care for everyone, including people with cancer. “My sister experienced cancer-related hair loss a few years ago, so I researched the best options.

We offer ColourHerbe hair dyes which are recommended by oncologists, and I’m delighted that Lyndsay is learning such valuable skills to help people feel their best when they need it most.”

The mynewhair course will qualify Lyndsay to give specialist advice to clients on wigs, from selecting and purchasing to styling and aftercare. Wigs have a wider appeal than many people realise, and there are very few salons with staff qualified to advise clients who wear them.

As well as offering an easy way to change one’s style from day to day, wigs are a great help to people with hair loss. Many post-cancer clients find that a well-chosen wig can give them extra confidence and restore their sense of personal style. Lyndsay’s clients will be able to bring their wigs into the salon to be styled.

Lyndsay has an impressive number of styling and colouring courses to her name. In addition to the mynewhair course, Lyndsay is also refreshing her L’Oréal Colour Specialist degree this year and training to become a Kerastase Ambassador, learning about

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their products and treatments to provide expert individual advice to clients. She will also be doing a couture styling course and a L’Oréal Bridal Hair Up course, adding to her extensive range of qualifications and skills.

Another member of the salon team, Jenna, is also doing extra training which will compliment Lyndsay’s wig service. Jenna is the salon’s eyebrow and nail technician, and is preparing for the Brow Perfect course which teaches the application of eyebrow extensions. The Brow Perfect experience adds volume and fills in any gaps in the brows, making it the ideal solution for clients who have lost their hair, or have very fine brows that they would like to enhance.

THE DETAILS To make an appointment or find out more about the salon’s range of cutting, styling and colouring services for men and women, telephone 01372 466603 or drop in to talk to the team at 12 The Parade, Claygate, Surrey KT10 0NU. ••••• If you would like to donate to Trevor Sorbie’s mynewhair charity please visit www.mynewhair.org

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Florence sofa, from £449; Pemberley armchair, £399; feather cushion, £10; ombre shaggy faux fur cushion, £12, Tesco. See PA Feature ‘Winter Snug’

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or over a decade Gerard Lewis Designs has been designing and making beautifully handcrafted contemporary furniture. Hidden away on an island off the east coast of England (better known by foodies for its oyster beds and The Company Shed) is situated the factory of bespoke cabinet makers Gerard Lewis Designs. Nick and Sandra Harvey started the business in 2001; their ethos is to provide thoughtfully designed high quality handmade furniture for people who love their homes and want a superior product along with innovative design. Gerard Lewis Designs continues to fly the flag for British manufacturing which, in turn, helps to keep the furniture industry alive in this country. With a multi skilled team of craftsmen, a client’s dream can become a reality.

From the initial site survey, to delivery and installation, the highly skilled team of designers and craftsmen make sure every detail is well thought out. Whenever Gerard Lewis Designs sees a project through from beginning to end, it adopts an extremely vigilant degree of attention to each and every detail. This ‘hands on’ approach ensures that any problems are ironed out or averted in a timely fashion and satisfaction with the final product is guaranteed.

From super yachts to listed buildings, Gerard Lewis Designs has designed and supplied furniture for a broad range of unique interiors. Frequently commissioned by respected designers, Gerard Lewis Designs has supplied furniture and cabinetry to a range of A - list celebrities from the world of sport and music as well as to a variety of other, equally successful but lesser known, clients.

Gerard Lewis Designs offers its distinct personal touch to large enterprises such as offices, hotels and restaurants as well as to individuals including architects and members of the public; it caters for anyone from any walk of life with a desire to furnish business or home with furniture that cannot be found on the high street.

Gerard Lewis Designs works in a variety of timbers and exotic veneers; materials are hand selected from

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suppliers so that, where necessary, furniture and cabinetry is produced with exactly the right tone, hue or grain finish.

Popular at the present time are wall to wall fitted units which deliver much needed storage while accommodating a variety of media equipment including a flat screen TV, set top box, Wii, X-box, home hub and sound system.

Such are the innovations in technology, these items can be discreetly hidden away in the unit while retaining the option to operate them via remote control. The addition of LED lighting is now a common component in cabinetry and Gerard Lewis Designs has included this feature into wardrobes and wall units so that the hidden or exposed lights give an additional ambient feature to the room.

The commissioning process is simple and straight forward. Enquiries can be placed via telephone or email and every enquirer can expect a polite and prompt response. Bespoke items may involve a sight survey or, at the very least, an exchange of detailed CAD drawings which pay particular attention to measurements and finish.

Gerard Lewis Designs will guide the customer through the design process along with advice and the benefit of experience so that each item of furniture is sympathetically installed into the existing interior in a manner that extends and enhances the customer’s vision.

Production times vary according to the complexity of design and finish but Gerard Lewes Designs is renowned for its willingness and capacity to meet deadlines no matter how tight. Every aspect of its service is tailored to meet the various needs of its customers with the result that Gerard Lewis Designs is reputed to be one of the few leading and expanding bespoke furniture manufacturers in the UK. If you would like to commission your own furniture then please contact Nick or Sandra.

THE DETAILS Gerard Lewis Designs 01206 381 888 info@gerardlewisdesigns.com www.gerardlewisdesigns.com

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LUXE LOOK Flos Miss K table lamp, silver, £152.95 Design55Interior

LUXE LOOK Chunky wood table lamp, £149 Marks & Spencer

LUXE LOOK Black silk Vanitas Matelasse cushion, £235,Versace Home collection, LuxDeco

LUXE LOOK RJR John Rocha dark grey knitted rope pouffe, £110, Debenhams

STYLE FOR LESS Cream luxury polar mink Faux fur throw, £60 Bhs

Winter’s a time to hunker down, snuggle indoors and enjoy a home whose decor matches the season. This year, there’s an abundance of chic looks, taking inspiration from the latest interiors trends, which can transform rooms - but divine decor tends to come at a price

LUXE LOOK Chunky crocheted wool throw, £190, Nutmeg & Sage

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LUXE LOOK Peppy armchair, from £735, Loaf

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Why not join the Conservatory Party?

A ccording to Wikipedia “a manifesto is a written public declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government. It often is political in nature, but may present an individual’s life stance.”

If and when replacing a conservatory with a modern thermally efficient double glazed one, or adding new

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glass extensions like conservatories and orangeries, the manifesto in such circumstances is clearly going to be more tailored to one or two individuals tastes, needs and requirements, plus probably the quality of living these individuals want for their family, friends and visitors.

Consequently to ensure any new or replacement conservatory adds valuable high quality living space that is usable 24/7 to your home, here is a brief summary of the Conservatory Party’s manifesto to ensure you get what you expect, and don’t end up with an empty room with an unpleasant living environment:• No conservatory to be too hot in summer and/or too cold in winter • All conservatories must be leak proof, plus as draught proof as possible • All conservatories need to be double glazed with high performing Low E Argon filled sealed units with warm edge spacer bars and soft coat heat retentive glass to prevent too much heat loss or too much solar gain • Any glass extension to be designed bespoke to your property, so that it looks part of the initial build and not an after-thought.

• Important that bricks (or render) not only match, but so do the brick courses or render painted same colour as existing dwelling

• Be sure of the quality of workmanship and product by visiting reference sites and the installers showroom before placing any order • The glass used in any conservatory must all be toughened safety glass and have a high specification, and when conservatories are south facing, the exterior glass to a have a heat reflective coating • The concrete floor to contain 65mm-100mm deep proven floor insulation such as Celotex or Jabolite • Wherever possible all conservatory roofs to be double glazed with thermally efficient glass and not have noisy and ugly looking polycarbonate • Any side or dwarf walls will conform to current building regulations for extensions and have thermally efficient cavity wall insulation • Every new conservatory should come with a fully comprehensive 10 year parts and labour warranty with no call out charges during the guarantee period that is worth the paper it is written on (so before joining the Conservatory Party it is important to make sure your installer is well established, trustworthy and has a proven reputation for build quality and fulfilling warranties)

exterior doors between the existing property and the new conservatory. Such structures must be under 30 square metres, and not project more than 4m on detached houses and no more than 3m on semi-detached houses.

These glass extensions must have walls that are at least 50% double glazed and translucent roof of 70% or more. Find out about the planning rules and Building Regulations before ordering a new conservatory Consequently, if you do decide to join “the Conservatory Party” and benefit from the extra high quality living space a conservatory affords, make sure that your conservatory supplier and installer can and will fulfil every one of the above Conservatory Party manifesto pledges.

Every new conservatory should come with a fully comprehensive 10 year parts and labour warranty with no call out charges during the guarantee period • All new conservatories must have sufficient ventilation i.e. have enough opening vents on the upright parts, and at least one double glazed roof vent (Larger conservatories will need more than one roof vent) • Conservatories must have enough independent heating so that they are warm and comfortable throughout all winters and on cold summer evenings • Ensure the ground workers, double glazing fitters, plumbers, bricklayers, plasterers are experienced and that the electrician is fully qualified and accredited • All new conservatories being built under permitted development (i.e. without planning permission or Building Regulation Approval) must have compliant

THE DETAILS To find out more about high quality bespoke double glazed aluminium and UPVC double glazed conservatories and orangeries contact Hazlemere Windows, the region’s leading independent conservatory design experts, manufacturers and installers for free help and advice or a no obligation appointment, design ideas and a quotation. If you’d simply like an initial discussion with one of Hazlemere’s experienced conservatory design consultants, call 01344 989938 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk FEBRUARY 2015 83

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A stunning family home set on an acre of land within the grounds of the prestigious Burhill Golf Club ÂŁ7,250 pcm unfurnished

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High Drive | Oxshott, Surrey

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inished in 2014, this exceptional six bedroom house has many bespoke features, completed to the highest standard and specification throughout. Features of the property include Audio Visual system by Control4, CBus Intelligent Lighting, CCTV (accessible worldwide) and high specification bathroom suites by Imperial, Victoria and Albert and Villeroy & Boch.

The property boasts a spacious and impressive entrance hall opening to the drawing room, dining room and study.

The integral double garage can be accessed from the entrance hall. The hub of the home is the contemporary kitchen/breakfast/family room finished with luxury Italian designer kitchen units and integrated appliances. Bi-folding doors open onto the terrace and landscaped rear garden.

From the kitchen, floor to ceiling glass links the swimming pool, gym and studio complex.

The master suite comprises a large bedroom, fitted dressing room and sumptuous bathroom with shower and double basins. The galleried landing provides access to 3 further guest suites. To the second floor is the games/ media room, two further bedrooms (one with kitchenette) and a bathroom with bespoke glass vanity unit.

This stunning home is approached through an electric gated driveway providing parking leading to the garage.

Ideally situated in a sought-after gated location within walking distance of Oxshott High Street and mainline station. Cobham Village is only a short drive, offering local shops, restaurants and amenities. An excellent commuter location, the towns of Guildford and Kingston Upon Thames are nearby as well as the A3, M25, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. There are a number of excellent Private and State schools in the local area. EPC rating B. Guide Price ÂŁ3,495,000

For further information or if you would like to arrange an appointment to view please call Knight Frank Cobham on 01932 591 600, or visit the website at www.knightfrank.co.uk/cobham Property reference CBM150003 86 FEBRUARY 2015

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High Street, Ripley A beautifully restored five bedroom landmark house dating back to the 16th century Entrance hall • Drawing room • Kitchen/Dining room • Study • Office • Pantry Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms •Shower room • Off road parking • South west facing walled garden • EPC rating F. Guide Price £1,350,000 (CBM110037)

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

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the chase | oxshott, Surrey

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ive bedroom family home located in the sought after Knott Park Estate which combines convenient modern living with period features, suiting its surroundings perfectly. The property is set within a well-maintained, private plot with parking for several cars and a garage to the front. The sunny aspect rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and also offers a fenced outdoor pool, vegetable patch and patio, ideal for al fresco dining.

The internal accommodation comprises: entrance hall leading to formal lounge with feature fireplace, dining

room, study and newly renovated kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances. There is also a well- appointed family room with doors out to the patio, utility room and downstairs cloakroom to the ground floor.

The master suite is accompanied by 3 further double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and a family bathroom. The location is ideal for commuters and families alike, offering excellent proximity to Danes Hill School which can be reached on-foot, as can the convenience of Oxshott parade and Oxshott Station . EPC rating D. Available to rent ÂŁ6,250 pcm unfurnished

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

For further information please contact Knight Frank Cobham Lettings on 01932 591606 or email cobhamlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/cobham Property reference 205200 88 FEBRUARY 2015

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Cobham Executive home presented in excellent order throughout Completely refurbished and extended executive home located in a sought after private estate. The entrance hall leads to the drawing room, Orangery, study, dining room, kitchen and family room. Upstairs the master suite is accompanied by 2 double guest suites, 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The large rear garden contains a newly installed hot tub, plus garage and gated driveway to the front. EPC rating D.

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

ÂŁ9,950 pcm (ID 132824) 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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burhill | walton, Surrey

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stunning family home set on an acre of land within the grounds of the prestigious Burhill Golf Club, is this superb four bedroom country style cottage. The property boasts charm and character throughout with vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and a beautiful shaker style kitchen with stone flooring, modern appliances and an AGA. Set over three floors, the accommodation is presented as follows: formal drawing room with double height ceiling, triple aspect kitchen, study, downstairs cloakroom, master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, guest bedroom with en

suite shower room plus an additional bedroom and family bathroom. The basement has been converted and plays host to a 4th bedroom suite, also ideal for use as a cinema room with projector screen and surround sound system.

The external facilities are equally well equipped, providing parking for a number of cars, vaulted double garage, stunning gardens mainly laid to lawn and views over the golf course. Walton railway station is a short drive away which offers a direct service into London Waterloo, and the A3 is in easy reach providing access to the M25.

Available to rent ÂŁ7,250 pcm unfurnished All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

For further information please contact knight frank esher lettings on 01372 464009 or email esherlettings@knightfrank.com alternatively visit our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/esherlettings Property reference 101221 90 FEBRUARY 2015

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Walton Executive home within an exclusive estate A stunning modern build situated in a quiet road in Burwood Park. The tiled entrance hall leads to the drawing room, dining room, study and large kitchen/ breakfast/family room, which leads to a snug/TV room. To the first floor is the master bedroom suite and 3 further bedroom suites. The second floor plays host to a cinema/games room, 2 further bedrooms & shower room. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and complete with outdoor pool. EPC Rating C.

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

ÂŁ10,000 pcm (ID 211377) 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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“K comes after E” “W

Peter Kennedy

hen I started my agency over ten years ago, Kingswood was perceived to be, no actually was, the poor relative to Elmbridge areas such as Cobham, Esher, Oxshott and Weybridge.

In the preceding decade, the landscape has seen a fundamental and wholesale shift, as the rise of Kingswood Warren, a leafy private estate in the heart of this quiet, but sophisticated, Surrey village, has welcomed an ever-increasing number of developers arrive, who clearly saw the untapped potential and growth of the area.

In recent years, one name that has been at the very forefront of putting Kingswood on the map is Whiteoak.

Privately owned and operated by Tony Whitby, with a team that includes one of the longest serving and most respected land buyers in the industry, Nick Roberts, Whiteoak have established themselves as a market leader, driving build standards and constantly pushing the boundaries in terms of style and specification.

Given the quality of the plots, finish and Tony Whitby’s obsession for perfection, one would expect that the cost of a Whiteoak property in Kingswood would be part of the pushing boundaries, but actually the truth is that a house of between 7,000 – 9600 sq.ft. will cost an average of just under £400 per sq.ft.

I have recently carried out some research and discovered

that in the Elbridge towns, a new or modern second hand home is likely to cost on average around £550 per sq.ft., close to £170 more per sq.ft., than an equivalent property in Kingswood. That accumulates to two equivalent properties having a difference in cost of nearly £1.2m.

You would also be excused by thinking that there must be a good reason for this differential, but, as biased as I might seem, I think the surrounding areas of Kingswood have much to offer, from first class private and state school choices, to fantastic commuter infrastructure, not to mention being almost equidistant to Gatwick and Heathrow.

All this, and so much more, has led to Kingswood becoming the new hunting ground for some new demographics, including overseas buyers from Russia, China & over 6 from Dubai, as well as, footballers, local businessmen and commuters within the world of banking and finance. These, combined with the generation for whom Kingswood has been their home for over 30 years, create a mixed population that reflect both the traditional and modern of village life.

Kingswood is a location that has a place in the history of Surrey, but is evolving into a place for the future.

Kingswood is no poor relative to anywhere, but it does cost less to buy there than in most Elbridge towns; for how long remains a good question. With prices as high as £4.3m already being achieved in Kingswood over the last couple of years, it is surely only a matter of time before the gap becomes smaller and smaller. Kingswood is clearly up and coming.”

Davos House, Kingswood 9,600 sq ft £3,650,000

Kennedy’s Independent Property Agents, 48 Walton Street,Walton on the Hill, Surrey KT20 7RT Tel: 01737 817718 • info@kennedys-ipa.co.uk • www.kennedys-ipa.co.uk

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Commission rate available until 7th March 2015.

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