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To create your own stand-out statement we explore how to style Viva Magenta into your interior! We look ahead at what 2023 could have installed for the travellers amongst you – whatever your budget or interests we bring you a selection of destinations worth exploring.

Kwoklyn Wan shares recipes from his new cookbook, One Wok, One Pot, which could be just what you need to whip up a special Valentine’s feast and if the perfect Valentine’s gift is eluding you then turn to our gift guide for a little inspiration. The National Trust share with us details of an exciting new exhibition celebrating the legacy of one of Britain’s best-loved cartoonists and illustrators, Norman Thelwell. Joe Wicks talks to us about the mental benefits of exercise and gives his advice to anyone at the start of their fitness journey.

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NEWS The latest news stories

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TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S 25

RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS Why do people rent out their second home when they don’t really need the money?

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T R E T H O WA N S MEES Regulations

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V I S TA C A S A S Welcome to the beautiful Santa Rosalia Lake Resort

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D AV I D J A M E S ARCHITECTS Award-winning, contemporary architects

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INTERIORS

Mottisfont exhibition launches the centenary of one of Britain’s best-loved illustrators

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V I VA M A G E N TA How to style Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year – Viva Magenta

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READ ALL ABOUT IT The latest news stories in your area.

MONIK A BARNES IS NEW DEPUTY C H A I R AT P O O L E ARTS TRUST Poole Arts Trust Ltd, the charity that runs

Lighthouse,

appointment

of

has

announced

vastly

the

experienced

organisational and culture change expert Monika Barnes as Deputy Chair alongside four new Trustees.

“These appointments ensure that we have a strong, hands-on Board that will ensure Lighthouse continues to be well managed, relevant and a true civic asset

NATI O NAL M OTO R M U S EU M CAR PRIZE D R AW WO N BY SO U THAM P TO N U N IVERS IT Y ST U D ENT

for our community,” says Lighthouse Chief Executive Elspeth McBain.

“Monika joined the Board in 2020, just weeks before the pandemic hit us, and

Lord Montagu has handed the keys for a

charitable organisation which is dedicated to

since then has played an important role

brand-new Mini Cooper Classic Convertible

preserving and promoting motoring history.

as a Trustee. Our Trustees are our unsung

to the winner of the National Motor Museum

heroes,

volunteering

their

time

and

Trust 2022 Prize Draw at Beaulieu. Odafe

The money-can’t-buy second prize of a seat

expertise for the benefit of the organisation

Jagboro from Southampton was presented

on the 2023 London to Brighton Veteran

and for the arts and culture in the region.”

with the sporty soft-top outside the

Car Run, with the chance to take part in

Montagu ancestral home of Palace House.

the legendary event as a passenger in one of the National Motor Museum’s treasured

Computer games design student Odafe

historic vehicles (including accommodation

was bought his winning raffle ticket

in London for one night) has been won

(number 17607) as an early birthday gift

by Siqi Han from Southampton (ticket

during a day out visit to Beaulieu in August:

number 14467). The third prize of a trip for

“My girlfriend Anya brought me to Beaulieu

three people around the New Forest, in a

as a birthday surprise, and she bought my

vehicle from the National Motor Museum

car raffle ticket as an early birthday gift.”

collection, including a chocolate treat from the Beaulieu Chocolate Studio (ticket

The annual prize draw offers the chance to

number 06351) was won by Robin Jarvis

win a car for a £2 ticket and raises money

from Westbury, Wiltshire.

for the National Motor Museum Trust, a BE AULIEU

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Marwell Zoo introduce the adorable white-

have had four babies since they were first

faced saki baby who took keepers by

housed together in 2016. Two of their older

surprise, arriving on Boxing Day to parents

offspring, Denny and Diega have since

Manja and Twenke.

moved to other collections.

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White-faced saki are native to Venezuela,

Animal Team Leader, Amy Denny, said:

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Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana and

“Baby will stay tucked into mum’s thigh for

in the air. During the latter part of 2022 the

Brazil, where they live in a variety of forest

a few weeks then will start moving up onto

business invested nearly £1m in new plant

habitats. They are currently listed as being

mum’s back to be carried.

and machinery, with works having recently

of Least Concern on the International

reached completion.

Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red

“After this they will start leaving mum

List of Threatened species and the animals

occasionally for short periods of time and

The investment has led to significantly

at Marwell are part of an international

siblings may help by taking turns carrying

increased efficiencies & sustainability goals

breeding programme.

the baby.

At

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the

largest

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Although they’re listed as Least Concern,

“It is really important for siblings to

MD Matthew Barker advised, “This is not

their numbers in the wild are decreasing

experience an infant birth in the family

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and as a result, white-faced saki are

group as this is how they learn to care for

an investment in reducing our energy

protected in national parks in Brazil, Guyana

their own youngsters.”

and employment costs: Labour costs

and Suriname

accounted for nearly 50% of our total

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mothers when they are being carried so

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and older sibling Rei alongside our golden

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THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN ALL THROUGH SCHOOL Talbot Heath is an independent day and boarding school which offers a dynamic and holistic education to girls aged 3-18.

Even with the government’s Energy Price

Community, continuity, and a coherent

Parents

Guarantee (EPG), the average household

curriculum are just some of the huge

how their daughters have developed a

annual energy bills have risen to £2,500 – a

benefits that being a through school gives

strong sense of security throughout their

96% increase on Winter 2021/22.

to every one of its students at Talbot Heath.

education as a result of being surrounded

Not having to pay energy bills or council

Staff get to know each and every pupil

is this sense of security that enables their

tax sounds too good to be true – but it

as they progress from Kindergarten right

pupils to look outwards and take on their

will be a reality for house hunters that

through to Sixth Form, forging long-term

future with confidence and conviction.

buy a Pennyfarthing Homes property

relationships with students; their broad

before 31 March 2023. The Dorset and

and innovative curriculum provides cogent

Pupils attending the Junior School will

Hampshire housebuilder is offering to pay

consistency and progression across the year

automatically be offered a place in the

its customers’ energy bills and council tax

groups and key stages, and their dedicated

Senior School in Year 7 if they have a positive

for three years for new homes purchased

staff build strong, supportive, nurturing

attitude to learning across the curriculum,

between January - March 2023.

relationships, having guided girls through all

alongside standardised and teacher-based

aspects of their development. The younger

evidence of progress being made in English,

the

members of the school benefit greatly from

Maths

equivalent of £300 per calendar month

the support and role modelling that the older

eliminates the anxiety and stress of entrance

in energy bills over three years, totalling

girls provide, and equally, the older pupils

examinations. Pupils will benefit from the

£10,800. Furthermore, the housebuilder

can develop their empathy, mentoring and

comprehensive and consistent approach

will also pay an amount equivalent to three

leadership skills whilst working alongside

to learning and the values and ethos of the

years’ council tax for the home purchased

younger pupils. Indeed, the latest initiative

school’s motto, ‘Honour before Honours’

– which has the potential to reach £9,438,

for students is ‘The Bridge’ – a volunteer

embodied by each individual. These values

based on a Band F home, which is the

mentoring programme where sixth formers

include: kindness to others, good behaviour,

highest council tax band.

support

industry, contribution to school life and

have

regularly

acknowledged

by familiar people and places. Indeed, it

Pennyfarthing

Homes

will

pay

younger

Talbot

Heathens

in

mathematics and through the Forest School.

and

Science;

this

immediately

being a positive role model.

Considering the soaring price of energy,

While school events such as the Harvest

and that the EPG is set to finish in April 2024,

Festival celebrations and School Birthday

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this initiative from Pennyfarthing Homes is

cement that sense of community through

Pre-Prep and Junior School Open Morning,

timely and is set to protect customers from

annual shared traditions.

Fri 3rd March, www.talbotheath.org/openday

increases in energy costs.

Pennyfarthing Homes has a range of homes suitable for anyone, from first-time buyers through to families and downsizers.

To

find

your

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home,

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‘ WA L K T H E WA L K’ C H A R I T Y E N A B L E S N E W B O U R N E M O U T H L O C AT I O N F O R L E W I S MAN N I N G H O S PI C E CAR E’ S ‘C LO S ER TO H O M E ’ LY M P H O E D E M A C L I N I C

ONBUY HELPS BRING CHRISTMAS TO C H I L D R E N AT DIVERSE ABILITIES

Walk The Walk has generously supported

OnBuy.com, the UK’s online marketplace,

Lewis-Manning

has supported Diverse Abilities’ Christmas

Hospice

Care

in

the

development of its vital Lymphoedema

grotto for the third year in a row.

clinic for cancer patients, two thirds of whom have or are recovering from

The grotto, hosted at Coping with CHAOS in

breast cancer. After the overwhelming

West Moors, saw 71 children attend to meet

success of the charity’s mobile clinical

Father Christmas and receive presents.

unit, which launched in 2020, Walk the Walk has enabled the charity to establish

Amy Topp, short breaks coordinator at

a more permanent home for the service

Diverse Abilities, commented: “This is

after gifting £20,000 of funding towards

always one of our favourite times of year.

this service.

It’s great to see to create our own magical Christmas grotto, and invite all the families

New premises were found at AECC University

we support to meet Father Christmas and

College, Boscombe in Bournemouth. AECC

get their very own present. We received a

is a specialist health sciences university,

lot of great feedback from the children and

delivering high quality education, research,

their parents alike.”

clinical and consultancy services radiology and imaging sciences. The college runs an

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk to find out more

extensive outpatient department and has

London this year, chat to their amazing

about the charity and the services provided

excellent facilities to accommodate the

supporters and to have the opportunity to

for children and adults across Dorset.

new Lymphoedema Clinic.

continue our work together. Treatment and support for breast cancer patients is vital,

Running two days a week, from two

Walk the Walk play a key part in this across

rooms at AECC, the hospice offers two

the UK and their support in Dorset means a

Lymphoedema Clinics simultaneously and

great deal to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.”

seeing up to 12 patients in a day for initial assessment, reviews and therapy sessions.

Senior Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist Linda Sjollema said, “Our Lymphoedema

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s CEO Clare

nurses love the new location, we’re so

Gallie advised, “We are very grateful for the

thrilled and very grateful to Walk the Walk

kind generosity of Walk the Walk for funding

for enabling this to happen. It’s spacious

our new ‘closer to home’ Lymphoedema

and welcoming and provides modern

clinics at AECC in Dorset. It was a privilege

facilities which are convenient and ideal for

for me to attend and speak at The Moonwalk

delivering care to our patients.”

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An exceptionally well presented three double bedroom apartment which is situated in a well managed modern gated development set in prime position on the East cliff in Bournemouth. Access to the award winning beach is a few hundred yards away and travel into Bournemouth is very easy where there are a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. The property offers spacious accommodation throughout presented in a contemporary style.

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BOURNEMOUTH, FREEHOLD | OIEO £400,000

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BOURNEMOUTH, FREEHOLD | OIEO £625,000 A beautifully presented extended detached character home situated on West Way. Offering three bedrooms, bath/shower room, kitchen/breakfast room into dining room, separate living room, generous rear garden and garage. Offered with no forward chain.

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BOURNEMOUTH, FREEHOLD | GUIDE PRICE £625,000

A spacious four double bedroom detached house located within the premier Talbot Village.

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A high specification new build home situated in a sought after residential location within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre. Featuring five double bedrooms, master ensuite, spacious living room and impressive kitchen/living/dining area. New build warranty. Ample off road parking.

THE AVENUE, SHARE OF FREEHOLD | GUIDE PRICE £425,000

WEST CLIFF, SHARE OF FREEHOLD | GUIDE PRICE £360,000

DURLEY CHINE, LEASEHOLD | OIEO £250,000

A spacious three bedroom first floor apartment situated in easy reach of Westbourne and the sandy beaches at Branksome Chine. Featuring a ample living accommodation, large terrace overlooking the superbly maintained communal gardens and double garage. Now offering the opportunity for further updating and modernisation. No forward chain. Share of freehold.

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WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £825,000 This impeccably presented and modernised 2,100 sq ft four double bedroom, two bathroom, three reception room detached family home has a 95’ private south facing rear garden and front driveway providing generous off road parking whilst sitting proudly on a plot measuring 0.21 of an acre. Located approximately 600 metres from West Moors village centre.

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £780,000

WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £700,000

This recently modernised, extremely spacious and versatile 2,500 sq ft four bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, two reception room detached family home has an 80ft private south facing rear garden with various outbuildings, integral single garage and driveway. Falling within the Hampreston School catchment.

This extended and extremely versatile2,100 sq ft four double bedroom, two bathroom, one shower room, two reception room detached family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a 100ft private rear garden, with a single garage, adjoining car port. Close to West Moors & Ferndown town centres.

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £600,000

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £410,000

WEST PARLEY | GUIDE PRICE £360,000

This superbly positioned and well presented three double bedroom, two reception room detached bungalow has a double glazed conservatory, a 75’ private rear garden, 22’ detached garage and a driveway providing generous off road parking. Sought after location. No onward chain.

This immaculately presented and modernised three double bedroom detached bungalow has a private, west facing garden, car port, single garage and front driveway whilst situated in a popular and convenient location. Offered with no onward chain.

This superbly positioned and extremely spacious 1,400 sq ft three double bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room ground floor apartment has its own private patio area, a single garage and is also being sold with a Share of the Freehold. No onward chain.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 6-8 Victoria Road, Ferndown

FERNDOWN | £680,000 This immaculately presented and extended 1,600 sq ft three double bedroom, one shower room, two en-suite, three reception room detached bungalow has private enclosed gardens and a single garage. Conveniently located on a plot measuring approximately 0.20 of an acre and conveniently located for all the local amenities.

WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £700,000

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £570,000

This rarely available and extremely spacious 1920’s detached family home is currently arranged as a two bedroom and a three bedroom apartment. Both apartments have their own private entrance and the three bedroom apartment is arranged over the first and second floor on a plot 0.31 of an acre. 600 metres from West Moors village centre.

A beautifully kept, double fronted 1,588 sq ft three bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, two reception room 1930’s detached cottage with a 120ft south facing rear garden, large driveway and double garage. Plot measures approx. 0.2 of an acre

WEST PARLEY | GUIDE PRICE £500,000

GOLF LINKS ROAD | £475,000

FERNDOWN | £375,000

This superbly positioned two double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, two reception room detached bungalow has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a 55ft private garden, 19’ single garage. The property offers a tremendous amount of scope & potential to be enlarged & enhanced (stpp). Sought after location. No onward chain.

An extremely spacious and rarely available 1,600 sq ft three double bedroom, two bathroom, one shower room top floor penthouse apartment with a private balcony. There is a lift rising to a private landing and two generous size secure underground parking spaces. Positioned opposite Ferndown’s Championship golf course.

This attractive and conveniently located Georgian style three bedroom detached family home is positioned on a good size corner plot with a south facing rear garden and single garage. The property is situated in a convenient location close to local shops and just a short distance to Ferndown town centre and local schools and offers ample opportunity to improve and enhance.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 6-8 Victoria Road, Ferndown

F E AT U R E D P R O P E R T Y | H E A R N ES

Welcome to The Warren Hearnes Ferndown are delighted to offer for sale these outstanding luxury homes set in a convenient location.

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Stanborough Construction have built a prestigious development set in a convenient location less than a mile away from Ferndown town centre. Each individual dwelling is of similar stature with a variety of quality architecture designed to complement the surrounding area in a mix of brick, timber and render finish with sash style windows.

The development combines traditional construction values to the highest of standards with luxurious and carefully designed interiors to suite modern lifestyles and maximise space.

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Each spacious home is arranged over two floors and has four double bedrooms, French or bi-folding doors offer rear access to patios and substantial landscaped gardens to make the most of the outside space. Each property also boasts a covered porch, double garage and block paved driveway.

Each home is meticulously designed to maximise space and comfort. The result can be seen in the light and airy interiors that embrace modern style whilst meeting the requirements of everyday living. The high specification and carefully selected quality materials provide a luxurious finish and combined with subtle colours create a décor that is both soothing and refined.

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Why do people rent out their second home when they don’t really need the money?

It’s a question I’m frequently asked at social

and can enjoy their stay without worrying

occasions when I explain my business – ‘You

about meeting tradesmen or anything else

manage all those multi million pound homes,

– you arrive late (inevitably) and everything

surely the owners don’t need the money so

is perfect, enjoy the property and stay as

why would they bother having guests in?’

late as you can leaving us to clear up behind you. As the costs come out of rent received

I spent more than a decade building up a

it feels like it’s not coming out of your pocket.

holiday home agency in Cornwall before I sold Extensive tax benefits

it to buy Rumsey of Sandbanks. I’d assumed it was the same sort of business and it does

Finally it may be a secondary benefit but just

follow exactly the same structure and revenue

few weeks of work, perhaps you’ve put in 50

for good measure there are very significant

model yet it has taken a few years for me to

hours of Zoom meetings before closing a

tax benefits to take advantage of:

really understand my clients’ motivation.

big deal or won a case you’ve been working on for months. It’s a big night out and you

• No council tax to pay as the property

In Cornwall with hindsight it seemed very

deserve it. Perhaps you might be up for

will be business rated and if it’s your only

straightforward – people had stretched

an award, maybe you’re sharing a table

one you’ll get small business rate relief at

themselves to buy the second home they

with a really big fish from your industry that

had always dreamed of, or sometimes

you’ve been wanting to meet for years. Your

• Tax relief on pretty much everything.

inherited it and the property had to pay its

spouse’s phone rings and it’s their sister who

You can claim full tax relief on things you

own way and often pay a mortgage too.

is at your second home celebrating a big

buy for the home and if you don’t have

Here in Sandbanks things are a bit more

birthday. Yes the place is fabulous but there’s

the income to claim against it’s carried

nuanced so here are my thoughts

a bit of an issue, the oven doesn’t seem to be

forward indefinitely until you do so that

working and they have 12 people coming for

fantastic kitchen or designer sofa just got

100% and pay nothing.

They still know the value of money

dinner in 3 hours, also whilst they are on the

You might think that we are dealing with

kids can’t get the sound on in the cinema

• Capital gains tax reduction. This can be

young footballers or trust fund kids but that’s

room. Frantic phone calls ensue – you have

worth many times more than the rent, when

not the case at all. Almost without exception

a cleaner but she’s never used the oven, your

you sell that second home you’ll pay just

the owners of our premium properties are

maintenance man can go round and have a

10% tax on the gain instead of the usual 28%

self made entrepreneurs, executives or

look but not sure if he can do anything. You

• Tax free income for years. Capital

professionals who remember just how hard

can get an emergency electrician out but he

allowance rules allow a write down

they had to work for every £100 in their

doesn’t really do appliances or know his way

typically 20-30% of purchase value which

early life. It just doesn’t sit well with them

around the complex house control system.

can mean no tax to pay on profits for

to have an asset that runs up costs rather

much cheaper.

5-10 years.

than deliver a return, particularly when they

It’s impossible to put a price on avoiding

inevitably are too busy to use the place as

this sort of situation and you can’t fix it in the

Many of our owners have joined us when

much as they would like.

moment by throwing money at it. Whatever

they were on the point of selling their place

the outcome the result is stress and maybe

because in their mind it had turned into

There’s a long string of people queuing up

a ruined evening – you only have to look at

something like a boat that costs a lot to

to charge you for something to do with your

the premium paid for first class air travel to

keep and you hardly use it. Helping to turn

second home and running it as a business

see how much value a cash rich time poor

it into an asset that you can also enjoy has

provides income to cover expenses, makes

person puts on a smooth experience.

become the core of our business and takes

them tax deductible and crucially produce a

us away from competing with the Airbnb

change in the mindset of suppliers who will

Free concierge services

understand they need to be competitive.

Of course they are not really free but

type DIY platforms.

renting means you have a service in place

Simon Tolson owns Rumsey of Sandbanks.

The incalculable value of taking the

to ensure the property is ready for guests,

Contact Simon on 01202 707357.

hassle away

linen and cleaning is sorted and there’s a 24

simon@rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk

Picture the scene – you’re getting ready for

hour callout service. This means that the

a black tie dinner, it’s the end of a gruelling

owner is also treated like a premium guest

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Welcome to the beautiful Santa Rosalia Lake Resort Santa Rosalia Lake & Life Resort is conveniently nestled between the lovely Mar Menor coastal resort of Los Alcazares and the Spanish town of Torre Pacheco, a few minutes’ drive to the glorious sandy beaches and warm waters of the Mar Menor sea. Only a 25-minute drive to Corvera (Murcia) airport and just over an hour from Alicante airport, which offers regular flights to Bournemouth airport.

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MEES Regulations A guide to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Landlords

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations require all let properties (both commercial and residential) in England and Wales to have a minimum energy efficiency rating. Since 1 April 2018, the regulations have provided that no new lettings of properties with an EPC rating under “E” are prohibited.

However, from 1 April 2023, the regulations are being widened to include all existing lettings. This means that any Landlord who has a tenanted property with an EPC rating of less than an “E” will be in breach of the regulations and (unless an exemption

therefore be significantly higher than the

efficiency standard to “E” or above will

applies) they will need to take steps to

costs of undertaking works to increase the

cause a reduction in value of the property

upgrade the energy efficiency of a property

energy efficiency.

of more than 5%. A valid independent surveyors report will be required to support

to bring it up to an “E” standard or higher.

In addition, there are proposed changes to

Whilst the regulations affect all lettings,

this exemption. Again, this exemption

increase the minimum standard further; to

there

lasts for 5 years.

“C” in 2027 and “B” in 2030.

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certain

exemptions

which

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Any Landlord continuing to let a Property

PRS Exemptions Register. The two main

which may apply in certain circumstances

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exemptions are as follows:-

and Landlord’s may also be exempt from

includes financial fines and publishing of

enforcement action if they have undertaken

the Landlord’s details on a public register. In

Consent Exemption:

all possible improvement works to the

terms of the fines applicable, they are based

This exemption will apply in the event that a

property have been undertaken but the

on the length of the breach. For breaches

Landlord has applied but has been unable

property remains sub-standard.

continuing for 3 months or less, the fine

to obtain consent from a necessary third

will be between £5,000 and 10% of the

party (for example a superior landlord or

In order to mitigate their risk, Landlord’s

rateable value of the property (subject to

planning authority) or consent has been

should consider obtaining new EPCs in

a maximum of £50,000). If the breach has

obtained but it is on terms that a Landlord

respect of their properties, so as to ensure

been subsisting for longer than 3 months,

cannot reasonably be expected to comply

that they meet the minimum standard, or

the fine will be between £10,000 and

with. This exemption will last for 5 years.

that they have enough time to commence improvement works or claim an exemption.

20% of the rateable value of the property (subject to a maximum of £150,000). The

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Where to go on holiday in 2023...

Whatever your budget or interests, there are exciting opportunities for travel in the year ahead, says Sarah Marshall.

Turning a fresh page on the calendar, it’s time to look ahead at adventures for the year to come.

From short, flight-free breaks to longer haul endeavours, there are plenty of destinations deserving our attention over the next year.

And whatever your budget, there are options – so get some dates in the diary to put a positive spin on 2023.

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Malopolska region, Poland Even if you’re not a fan of athletics, televised sporting events are a good source of travel inspiration, with the backdrops often as inspiring as the sporting performances.

Next June, the European Games will take place in Poland’s Malopolska region and capital city Krakow, with athletes competing in 24 disciplines.

From the snowy peaks of the Tatra Mountains to the limestone cliffs of Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, the scenery of this area is superb.

Unesco World Heritage sites include the underworld of the salt mine in Wieliczka and the Bernardine Monastery in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska with its churches and chapels found scattered throughout the nearby hills.

HOW: The Baltic Travel Company (baltictravelcompany. com) offer an eight-day Krakow and Tatra Mountains trip from £695pp (two sharing), including flights, car hire and B&B accommodation. Available April to October.

Bristol, UK Starting life as a town called Brigg stow, bohemian, offbeat Bristol was granted its city and county status

by King Edward III in 1373. A programme of events and festivals will be held to celebrate its 650th anniversary next year, including the summer’s Unicorn Fest (theunicornfest.co.uk) – a public art trail of unicorn sculptures, painted by Bristol artists and on display at famous landmarks, from Clifton Suspension Bridge to Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier.

Additional new attractions include new BOXHALL waterfront food hall (opening in the summer) and the re-opening of the We The Curious Science museum.

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Utah, USA

Los Angeles, USA

Perhaps even more dramatic than a total eclipse, an

Most of us will never see our handprints cemented into

annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes

the paving stones of the Walk Of Fame. But we all have

between the sun and the earth, creating a ring of

a chance to pose for a selfie with the iconic Hollywood

fire effect.

sign in the background.

Next year, the phenomenon will be visible in North

The 100-metre-long set of capital letters was created

America, and Utah – which has the most International

in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for a real estate

Dark Sky Parks in the world – is the number one choice

development, but a century later its still standing

for viewings.

(although it was replaced in 1978 with a sturdier steel structure).

The narrow path of the annular eclipse passes through Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park,

An additional reason to visit the sunshine state is the

Bryce Canyon, Glen Canyon and the world’s first-ever

opening of the new Super Nintendo World on February

Dark Sky Park, Natural Bridges national monument, on

17, at Universal Studios Hollywood.

October 14.

Rides will include Mario Kart™ and Bowser’s Challenge, Bryce Canyon, famous for its red rock hoodoos, spires

along with a Mushroom Kingdom and Toadstool café.

and sandstone fins, will also be celebrating it centenary.

HOW: Thomas Cook (thomascook.com) offer a sevenHOW: America As You Like It (americaasyoulikeit.

night holiday to LA at the Best Western Plus South

com) offers a 12-night Dark Skies and Red Rocks by

bay hotel from £999pp (two sharing), including B&B

RV tour from £1712pp (two sharing), including flights,

accommodation and flights.

accommodation and car hire.

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Coast To Coast England It’s too easy to forget Britain has some outstanding stretches of coastline, providing the perfect bookends to a cross-country hike.

It’s 50 years since Alfred Wainwright devised his classic ‘A Coast To Coast Walk’, which passes through the the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors national parks, starting at St Bees in Cumbria on the Irish Sea and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay and the North Sea. If you fancy a challenge, it takes around 14 days to do the full 190 mile route.

HOW: Macs Adventure (macsadventure.com) offer a 14-night Coast To Coast walk from £1,265pp (two sharing), including B&B accommodation, baggage transfer and maps.

FA R L E F T A hoodoo with small windows and Thor’s Hammer against a night sky with clouds and the Milky Way below Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah | PA Photo/Alamy

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Shimokitazawa district, Japan Demand for holidays to Japan has soared since the destination re-opened after the pandemic. Although it’s always been a pricey place to visit, the Yen has dropped by 25%, making now one of the most affordable times to book a trip.

Specialists InsideJapan are excited about Tokyo’s emerging

Shimokitazawa

district,

packed

with

independent shops and cafes. A new Shinkansen service to the bay side city of Nagasaki, launched in September 2022, will also see the southern island of Kyushu grow in popularity in months to come. Visit active volcanoes, fertile hot springs and emerald gorges.

HOW: InsideJapan (insidejapantours.com) offer the 13-night self-guided Kyushu Adventure from £4,325pp (two sharing), including B&B accommodation. Flights extra.

RIGHT Kagoshima, Japan city skyline with Sakurajima Volcano | PA Photo/Alamy

Normandy, France Set on a picturesque tidal island in Normandy, Unesco-protected Mont Saint Michel Abbey has been photographed millions of times – yet nothing beats seeing it for real.

Construction of the Benedictine abbey, which is dedicated to the archangel St Michael, started in 1023 and took almost 500 years to complete.

Access the island either by foot or shuttle bus from the nearby car park, but purchase tickets for the abbey in advance (£10; tiqets.com). But some of the best views are from hiking around the mudflats with a guide or from a distance when the tide comes in.

HOW: Brittany Ferries (brittany-ferries.co.uk) offer three nights’ B&B at Le Moulin de Ducey from £250pp (two sharing), including ferry crossings with a standard car.

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H O M E S | G R E E N R E S O LU T I O N S

Sustainable resolutions to make at home – to save money and the environment Going green is a goal you can achieve, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Traditional new year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to – so what about trying something different in 2023?

If you’re used to setting yourself worthy goals such as exercising more or getting organised, but find they get forgotten by the end of January – you might want to try a green resolution instead.

New research by home builder Redrow reveals sustainably focused resolutions – like mindful spending and reducing energy consumption – are overtaking traditional self-improvement ambitions.

“Over the past 12 months we’ve seen more people than ever asking for ways to reduce their household energy consumption – and leave a smaller environmental footprint,” says James Holmear, director at Redrow (redrow.co.uk).

As well as giving more scrutiny to energy efficiency ratings of appliances, he says customers are installing items like EV (electric vehicle) charging points, eco waste bins and solar panels to improve their energy efficiency.

Want to make sustainable resolutions around the home but don’t know where to start? This is what Holmear recommends…

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Reduce your energy consumption

Be more mindful of your spending

“You can save around £40 a year simply by turning your

Being mindful of spending doesn’t have to mean not

appliances off at the mains, rather than just leaving

spending at all, with Holmear saying it’s more about having a

them in standby mode,” suggests Holmear. “Think

purpose. As the January sales approach, looking at

televisions, computers and game consoles – especially

factors beyond price and appearance can help save

large households with multiple devices.”

money in the long-term.

Similarly, he says turning off lights when you leave a

Redrow’s research shows energy efficiency and being

room and installing LED bulbs around the home can

a lower cost to run, alongside price and quality, is one

help you save even more.

of the biggest influences on white goods and electrical purchases in the coming January sales.

“Everyday tasks such as washing your clothes and cooking meals can all be reassessed to lower your

Reduce food waste

energy consumption,” Holmear adds. “Look to wash

Storing your food properly can significantly reduce

your regular clothes on a 30-degree cycle, and keep

your food waste, says Holmear. “Keeping foods such as

the higher temperatures for household linen and

salads and herbs away from the back of the fridge in

soiled items.

containers stops these delicate foods from freezer burn and going off quickly.”

“Only do this once you have a full load to avoid running a full cycle unnecessarily. When cooking, put lids on your

He recommends storing fresh dairy products on the

pans to speed up cooking time, and ensure you only

middle shelf – as it’s the coolest part – then moving

boil as much water in the kettle as you need.”

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Keeping food that’s close to its sell-by date and leftovers

As Holmear points out: “The average person throws

visible in your fridge is an easy way to make sure no food

away around 400kg of waste each year, and many are

is wasted, stresses Holmear. “And make sure the fridge

still unaware of the items eligible to be recycled.”

and cupboards are organised ahead of your next food Invest in energy efficient items

shop to avoid overbuying.”

Smart power strips automatically turn off electricity to all Recycle more

the things you don’t need. These can also be controlled

“It’s important to understand what is recyclable and

remotely through an app, so you’re able to switch them

what isn’t,” Holmear encourages. “Get to know what

off even once you’ve left the house, explains Holmear.

the symbols on packaging mean, check with your local council’s recycling offering – and where possible,

It’s not just electricity that can be managed. Elsewhere,

choose products that are widely recyclable with a

app-based heating controls such as Hive mean you

strong environmental stance.”

never have to heat your home when it’s empty, says Holmear.

If you can, investigate options like eco waste bins, which might help increase recycling habits. For bigger items,

Research by Redrow found nearly two-fifths (37%) of UK

Holmear recommends upcycling them or passing them

adults have installed or are looking to install LED lighting

on via marketplace platforms like Nextdoor.

around their home, alongside solar panels (13%) and smart tech (12%).

“Nextdoor has a feature on the app called ‘For Sale and Free’ – where members can sell their unwanted items,

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with 25% typically being listed as free,” he says. “While you

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For most pet owners, their companions are part of the family, so if a couple separates, what happens to them?

According to a survey undertaken last year by Statista, 62% of households (approximately 17.8 million homes) own a pet, and with an average of two pets per household, that’s over 35½ million domestic animals homed across the UK. Dogs proved the most popular pet (13 million), with cats coming in a close second (12 million) and just under 60% of pet owners were aged between 16 and 34 years old.

In law, pets are viewed as ‘chattels’ or property, and treated the same as the family car, furniture or artwork.

Unlike children, there is no specific guidance in law or criteria on what the Court will consider when determining ownership of a pet.

A Court has the power to make a ‘Property Adjustment Order’ and even an ‘Order for Sale’, but these only apply if the parties are married.

If a couple is in a relationship and/ or living together, the issue of pet ownership is likely to be dealt with under Small Claims Court.

When determining which Order to make in relation to a pet, a Court may look at; • Who bought the pet? Is there a name on any purchase documentation?

• Who is the registered owner?

Who is listed on any microchip?

Jonathan Whettingsteel, Partner

‘Pet-Nups’ or ‘Pup-Nups’ as they have become known, can set out not just who owns a pet, but also payments towards the costs of care, contact and effectively allow pets to have similar arrangements to children in the event of separation.

• At what point in the relationship was the pet purchased?

• Whose name is registered on any insurance or at any veterinary practice?

• Who looks after the pet on a day to day basis?

• Who pays for the pet’s costs?

• Was the pet a gift from one party to the other, or from a friend or family member?

In the event of a dispute, parties may wish to consider ‘mediation’, where a third party, preferably with experience in pet disputes. can help the parties reach an agreement.

There is also ‘arbitration’ where it is agreed to give the third party the power to make a legally binding decision. Both methods often prove quicker and cheaper than a Court Application.

The best way to prevent this situation is for a couple to enter into a PreNuptial or Cohabitation Agreement.

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Although not automatically legally binding of enforcement, recent case law suggests that the Court are attaching more weighting to agreements between the parties where these are entered in to freely and willingly.As with any agreement, parties should obtain bespoke legal advice.

Disputes are demanding of time and finance, so parties should ensure they have in place a clear written agreement about arrangements for their pets when looking to get a new furry or feathered family member.

For legal advice on any relationship of family matter, visit www.duttongregory.co.uk or call 01202 315005.

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P R O P E R T Y | DAV I D J A M E S A R C H I T EC T S

Award-winning, contemporary architects Established in 2009, DJA are renowned for designing unique, bespoke, one-off houses for private clients, in addition to feasibility studies, apartments and master planning.

Since their inception, they have been at the forefront of Architectural design in the South of England, having won numerous national and international awards for their designs over the past 14 years.

project treated as an individual design

of one of their most ambitious residential

solution – designed specifically to meet

designs to date.

the client’s needs and site conditions. DJA

location overlooking the Solent, their ground-

have an excellent reputation for their high

breaking design pushes the boundaries of

standards and bespoke detailing for both

residential architecture, featuring a wall of

contemporary and traditional buildings.

glass allowing uninterrupted views over the

Located in an envious

water, intersected by the sculptural organic

DJA

have

extensive

experience

Looking forward to 2023, DJA have several

forms of the first and second floor terraces.

exciting projects in the pipeline, and are

DJA are delivering this house from concept

looking forward to the imminent completion

to completion and have been involved in all phases of the construction, from working

in

drawings through to interior architecture.

negotiating planning approvals - working on

Brownfield

sites,

the

Greenbelt,

ecologically sensitive areas and Areas of

As a practice DJA are proud to have an

Outstanding Natural Beauty.

experienced

They have

and

knowledgeable

team

a reputation for thoughtful, high-calibre

of Architects and Designers, and have

concept

of

Chartered Practice RIBA status in addition

practical design solutions to achieve a site’s

designs,

always

thinking

to being affiliated with the Architects

potential, whilst never compromising on

Registration Board (ARB). They enjoy creating

aesthetics or build quality. The experienced

a happy and long-lasting relationship with

team of architects have the ability to

their clients and always aspire to achieve the

unlock the value of any site, with each

highest standards in all spheres.

C O N TAC T

ADDRESS

WEBSITE

01202 755633

5 Wolterton Road, Branksome,

www.davidjamesarchitects.co.uk

Poole, Dorset, BH12 1LR

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Lone Pine Park, Ferndown Retirement Living at it’s very best...

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LIVING COSTS

HOMES FOR SALE

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• LPG Gas: Own tank, metered via the park.

LOCATION...

Reduced Living Costs Friendly Community Close To Local Amenities Regular Local Bus Service Outbuilding Included Detached Bungalows

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• Electricity: Own mains electricity metered via the park.

We currently have about 5 new plots available, of which three of them already have new homes on them and they are:

• Water & Sewerage: Costs divided between residents on the park.

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Ferndown Golf Course

Ferndown Golf Course

Heathland Walkways & Parley Common

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The park is for residents over 55 years of age. Two small pets per home are allowed.

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DAYS O U T | M OT T I S FO N T

Mottisfont exhibition launches the centenary of one of Britain’s best-loved illustrators National Trust showcases work of Hampshire-based artist Norman Thelwell, 21 January – 7 May 2023

The National Trust’s Mottisfont in Hampshire is celebrating the legacy of one of Britain’s best-loved cartoonists and illustrators, Norman Thelwell, with a major new exhibition in his centenary year. 100 Years of Norman Thelwell (21 January to 7 May) features over 150 works, including his trademark ponies and other illustrations full of comedy and sharp satire, alongside glorious

watercolours

of

local

landscapes

and

landmarks in southern Hampshire where Thelwell lived.

Illustrations from student days, sketchbooks, diaries and letters are displayed for the first time, alongside Thelwell’s paintbrushes, easel, and the desk he drew at for over 40 years. A rare surviving Thelwell pony rocking horse is one of several items of merchandise on show.

A B OV E Indian scene ©Norman Thelwell

RIGHT For heavens sake, Anthia ©Norman Thelwell

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Drawing on Thelwell’s autobiography, Wrestling with a Pencil, the exhibition provides an intimate look at his artistic life. Early drawings including a self-portrait aged ten and a pencil sketch of a much-loved family cat reveal a young talent, and a fondness for animals that was to display itself in his work throughout the decades.

From early adulthood Thelwell travelled with a sketchbook, even when on active service during World War Two. Serving in the East Yorkshire Regiment of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers whilst in India he captured scenes of daily domestic life, on show in the exhibition.

Thelwell also documented life in personal diaries he kept from teenage years onwards. Early entries reveal the anticipation of a local dance, and the boredom of waiting to be billeted during the war.

After the war, followed by several years of studying then teaching art, Thelwell had his first cartoon published by Punch in 1952, leading to a relationship which lasted for 25 years and over 1,500 cartoons.

He became known for his talent for quick-witted commentary

accompanying

astute

observational

cartoons and social satire inspired by country life.

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However, he is probably best known for illustrating the hilarious antics of comic characters Penelope and her mischievous hair-brained pony, Kipper – stars of a cartoon strip in the Sunday Express from the 1960s.

Alongside a number of pony cartoons on show at Mottisfont is the original preliminary pencil spread of ‘Thelwell pony’ sketches commissioned by Punch magazine, and which later inspired the Penelope and Kipper partnership. According to son David, this insight into a world where small girls battled with tubby, badlybehaved ponies came about from watching similar, real-life scenes acted out in the field that lay beyond his house in Wolverhampton.

The pony illustrations attracted a world-wide following.

Fan letters from across the globe display the immense affection people had for these characters. Children in particular wrote in regularly, begging for their own pony drawing, or delightedly sharing with Thelwell stories of their own ponies’ exploits.

Throughout his work, Thelwell showed meticulous attention to detail. A series of illustrated notebooks reveal the techniques he employed to perfect a particular scene or character, with specific books dedicated to the drawing of hilarious pony and rider situations.

BELOW Romsey Abbey, Hampshire | ©Norman Thelwell

Thelwell was also a keen landscape painter, and his enduring love of the countryside is evident in the exquisite watercolours he painted of landscapes and landmarks close to his home in southern Hampshire, including Mottisfont itself, which Thelwell knew well.

Norman Thelwell’s son, David Thelwell: “My father lived to draw and paint, and when I was very young, about seven or eight, I would go into the studio to see what Dad was working on. I loved watching him create the small strip cartoon he did for the Eagle comic; it was fascinating to watch as a pencil drawing was inked and sometimes painted in. I thought, what a wonderful way to earn a living, but later on I realised how difficult it is to do that successfully.

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“I love all of Dad’s illustrations and paintings but my

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favourites are the scenes full of kids messing about

May 2023. The art gallery opens 11am-4pm (closing

and getting up to mischief. I think they reflected his

at 4.30pm from 11 February) daily. Normal property

upbringing in Birkenhead when terraced houses

admission price applies (free for National Trust and Art

that had no gardens meant children played on the

Fund members).

streets, which felt safe then because there were hardly any cars.”

Families visiting at half-term can enjoy a Thelwellthemed ‘Giddy Gallops’ activity trail (11 to 19 February,

Helen Potts, Visitor Experience Manager at Mottisfont:

trail £2). There will be Thelwell merchandise available in

We’re really excited to be given this opportunity to share

Mottisfont’s on-site shop.

with our visitors this celebration of one of Britain’s most iconic illustrators and artists. It’s been a great privilege

For more information about Mottisfont visit www.

to work closely with the family; discovering many

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/mottisfont or call

illustrations and sketches from a vast family archive that

01794 340757.

have never been exhibited before. Norman Thelwell was no stranger to Mottisfont; several of his images on show

Words courtesy of the National Trust

capture bygone village life here as well as the mansion itself. The exhibition covers his life work, and we hope

PIctures ©Norman Thelwell

many people will have the opportunity to enjoy it.”

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W E L L B E I N G | J O E W I C KS

Joe Wicks on how to make moving your body a non-negotiable Prudence Wade chats to the Body Coach about the mental benefits of exercise – why this is more important than ever right now.

Fitness might be Joe Wicks’ job, but even he’s not always ready and raring to work-out.

“I definitely have days where I feel flat and I feel stressed, or I can’t be bothered today,” admits the father-of-three. However, the difference for Wicks, 37, is that moving his body has become a non-negotiable.

“If I don’t wake up and exercise, I hold that tension and that stress in my body,” he explains. “So I always see exercise as like a stress relief valve, like a pressure cooker. So when I move my body, I know I’m going to feel so much better at the end of it.

“It’s habit and discipline, as opposed to being genuinely lit up with motivation every

Don’t do too much, too soon

Remove the friction

day. I know how much my life improves –

If your New Year’s resolution is to adopt

Does life constantly seem to be getting in

my relationships, my friendships, my kids

the training plan of a professional athlete,

the way of your exercise goals? You might

and everyone around me benefit when I’m

you could be setting yourself up for failure.

want to rethink how you’re doing things.

keeping active.

“Ultimately, the first and most important

“I’m a big fan of home workouts,” says

thing is you don’t do too much at once,”

Wicks. “Remove the friction of getting

Wicks advises. “Don’t try and go to the gym

childcare, or getting to the gym and finding

five days a week from zero, or put pressure

that hour where you commute. Imagine if

on yourself to build a certain diet, or a low-

your living room was your gym, and you had

calorie restrictive diet.

a pair of dumbbells and a kettlebell – you

“It’s non-negotiable.

It’s a priority for me.”

can have a great workout in 25 minutes, and If you’re at the start of your fitness journey or

“I know this is so cliché and it’s easier said

out of the swing of things, making exercise a

than done – it’s just doing things you can

priority can seem like an uphill battle. Here’s

actually sustain, that isn’t overwhelming,

“You’ve got to make your life easy – set

how Wicks suggests going about it…

that isn’t stressful, that is enjoyable.”

yourself up for success,” Wicks adds.

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“When you’re well slept, everything else can fall into place a lot easier. I really think we’re under slept, we sleep-deprive ourselves.

We sit up on our phones, we watch Netflix until 3am – we’re doing it to ourselves.

So try to focus on sleep, and eating and exercise will come a lot easier.”

Find your tribe If you have the time and resources, training with a group of like-minded people might be the extra boost of motivation you need.

“I started as a personal trainer and I used to do boot camps, and I always got much more of a buzz from group fitness,” explains Wicks. “Training with people and as a group, it’s more of an energy and you push a bit harder. You feel like you’re not on your own when you’re struggling and people are Focus on the mental benefits Wicks knows exercise is a game-changer for his mental health – and if you start experiencing the same benefits, you might find yourself even more committed to moving your body.

“The Body Coach was originally about HIIT training, about body image and losing weight. Over the years, I’ve really shifted

“...if there’s one message I’d like to share with people it’s this year, really prioritise sleep.”

my belief and narrative around it, because I

cheering you on – it feels nice to be part of a little community.”

That’s why Wicks set up The Body Coach Studios – a pop-up space for a few days in January where Wicks and trainers from his app taught in-person classes.

“Rather than it being about a ‘before and after’ transformation on Instagram, imagine meeting someone who’s come back from

realised that people often start to lose

Prioritise sleep

depression, or who’s come back from

weight – but what keeps them coming

Wicks is currently finding this one tricky – his

an injury… and now they’re this really fit,

back really is the mental health benefits of

youngest child, Leni, is four months old, and

motivating human being. I think that rubs

exercise and how their life improves, their

her tired dad says: “She’s doing this sleep

off on people.”

relationships improve.”

regression thing, where she’s awake for like half an hour, every night, all through the night.

And with the cost-of-living crisis making things seem pretty bleak this January, Wicks

“Your eyes are stinging, you wake up really

believes movement is more important than

thirsty, you’ve got a headache – it really

ever. “Last year, people were thinking about

makes you realise how sleep is everything,

[exercise] a bit – it was optional. This year

it’s the foundation,” he adds. “I’m making

it’s essential, because life’s overwhelming,

not great food choices, I’m not really

life feels really stressful,” he reflects.

exercising – so it definitely affects me.”

“And if you don’t take care of yourself

When Leni isn’t waking him up throughout

physically and you don’t lift your mood

the night, Wicks calls sleep “the number

The Body Coach Studios’ was the first

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This mysterious corner of Kenya has magical appeal...

Lesser known than than Mara but equally brilliant for safari, the volcanically-formed Chyulu Hills sizzles with a special energy, says Sarah Marshall.

Stood atop a stack of ancient balancing rocks, the sight below me is extraordinary. Large herds of oryx shift across open grasslands as clouds lift to reveal the curves of grassy mounds. Glinting in the distance, the snow-capped tip of Kilimanjaro soars upwards in a perfect cone.

Today, the only rumblings I hear are from lions and elephants, but this undulating landscape was once a hothouse of volcanic activity. Part of a range that formed 1.4 million years ago, the Chyulu Hills are relatively young in geological terms, with the last recorded eruptions occurring in 1855. And although blankets of grass have since softened any angry tectonic upheavals, energy from fiery lava flows still runs through hilltops and stimulates life from the fertile soils below my feet.

“There’s something very special about this place,” whispers my safari guide, Jackson, as we watch a hazy dawn sun emerge from the mist. “Some people even say it sits on ley lines.”

Regardless of whether supernatural pathways pass through the Chyulus or not, this national park in southeast Kenya certainly has the power to captivate imaginations, supposedly providing the inspiration for Ernest Hemingway’s book Green Hills Of Africa.

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Although it receives far less visitors than flagship wildlife destinations, such as the Maasai Mara and Lewa, it’s an equally important ecosystem. Sandwiched between the red earth soils of Tsavo and the swamps and marshlands of Amboseli on the border with Tanzania, it’s an important migration corridor for elephants.

I meet some of the region’s male bull residents later that morning, when I visit a hide built next to a man-made watering hole. Some have tusks so long they spa like fencers as they battle greedily for the water source.

At a time when most big tuskers have been almost genetically wiped out by decades of ivory poaching, they are a reminder of how magnificent this species once looked.

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particularly

striking

example

is

an

elephant

affectionately known as One Ton. BELOW Resident elephant at Ol Donyo lodge | PA Photo/Great Plains

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Even after dark, nature continues her display. One night, I crawl into a star bed on the rooftop of my suite, listening to lions roar somewhere below the burning bright constellations, until I drift off to sleep.

Filmmakers and photographers with an eye for beauty, Dereck and Beverly Joubert were so captivated by the Chyulu Hills, they chose to bring Ol Donyo Lodge under their Great Plains Conservation umbrella 15 years ago. The couple quickly recognised its ecological importance.

LEFT A riding safari in the Chyulu Hills | PA Photo/Andrew Howard

“He’s one of our regulars,” explains Graham Mckittrick, host manager at Ol Donyo Lodge, one of the few places to stay in the area.

Set at the foothills of the Chyulu Hills National Park, 11 thatched cottages are spread across a gentle slope on the 111,000-hectare Mbirikani Group Ranch – community land owned by 4,000 Maasai. Built with ancient lava rock which once flowed from Kilimanjaro, the space radiates a warm and earthly glow.

Between game drives, I sit in my private plunge pool, watching giraffes glide across the horizon, their tall frames dwarfed by the epic scenery. During the day, klipspringers bolt through bushes, bright hornbills flash between treetops, and langur monkeys bathe boldly on terraces – making themselves just as much at home as paying guests.

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“We have one of the only continuous unfenced

The son of a well-known Kenyan game warden,

populations of black rhino in Kenya,” explains Graham,

conservationist Richard Bonham was one of the

when we head out early one morning on a walking safari.

first people to negotiate a tourism land lease from

In so many places, populations have been poached to

communities when he started building Ol Donyo in the

extinction, with animals reintroduced at a later date.

1980s. He later sold the property to Great Plains but

But here, lava flows have created a fortress, providing

continues to live nearby in a bohemian open-air house

a natural refuge.

with his wife Tara.

Climbing over sharp, rough parapets and a moat of

Co-founded with photographer Nick Brandt and

whistling thorns, it’s no surprise to learn the rhinos are

entrepreneur Tom Hill, Big Life has successfully co-

rarely seen. But its still reassuring to know they are

ordinated

tucked safely somewhere inside.

between Kenya and Tanzania, protecting more than 1.6

cross-border

anti-poaching

operations

million acres by employing hundreds of local rangers.

Along

with

geological

fortifications,

non-profit

organisation Big Life has played a key role in securing the

But the biggest threat, Richard tells me when we meet

survival of these animals, employing community scouts

at his home, is ongoing conflict between communities

and establishing a security monitoring programme at

and wildlife, made worse by the sub-division of

the peak of the poaching crisis.

farmlands which block elephant corridors.

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FA R L E F T Ol Donyo Lodge | PA Photo/Andrew Howard

LEFT A star bed at Ol Donyo Lodge | PA Photo/Andrew Howard

BELOW Ol Donyo lodge | PA Photo/Great Plains

Like so many conservationists, he faces ongoing challenges and frustrations, with no easy solutions readily available. His ongoing commitment is testimony to how special this place is.

Late in the afternoon, I hike to one of the Chyulu’s many viewpoints. Perhaps it’s the fronds of red oat grass tickling at my skin, but the sensation of standing here is electrifying.

Whether mapped by lava flows, ley lines or ancient migratory paths, Chyulu’s hills have a magnetism that will continually draw you back.

How to plan your trip Rooms at Ol Donyo Lodge start from $1,045USD/£872 per person per night (two sharing) full board, including Big Life conservation fees. Visit greatplainsconservation. com.

Exceptional Travel can arrange packages with flights.

Visit exceptional-travel.com.

For more information on Big Life Foundation, visit biglife.org.

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YO U C A N ’ T H I D E FROM HMRC B I G B ROTH ER F L E X I TA R I A N ; O R J U S T A NORMAL DIET?

I have often stated in previous blogs and at various speaking events, that it would only be a matter of time before the government would dot the dots!

Flexitarian is a word which has only recently appeared

It was recently reported in the Daily Mail, of a landlord

in our day-to-day vocabulary but one which seems to

who had received a letter from HMRC stating

be trending in the ever-developing world of people’s

the following.

dietary needs…

‘Our information shows that you have put a deposit in

But what does it really mean?

a ‘Tenancy Deposit Scheme’. We have compared this information with what you have told us on your Self-

The Oxford dictionary definition is “A person who

Assessment (SA) tax return for the year ending 5 April

has a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eats

2021… and suggests you may not have told us about

meat and fish”. I don’t know about you but this to me

all of your rental income.’

appears to be describing what we would call a good old fashioned “balanced diet”, but we have somehow

It really was only a matter of time, since they introduced

warranted the need to coin a title for it. Why so?

the law in 2007 that all deposits must be protected or be fined 3 times the deposit given.

In a market where the extreme is becoming more popular, and restaurants are becoming more and

Interestingly enough, I was speaking to another

more niche in their menus, it’s hard to keep up with

landlord just before Christmas who genuinely thought

what, how much and how far operators should be

she only had declare the rental income if she earned

going to cater for all everyone’s requirements. It’s a

more than her annual tax free income!

veritable minefield of can and can’t eat, and the worry is that too little or too much might alienate or offend

Don’t get frazzled by all the red tape!

certain foodie types. Which of course no restauranteur wants to do.

Ring me or email me sharon@moveon.biz with your phone number.

I like the idea of this Flexitarian creature, a casual vegetarian who looks for the benefits of a sustainable

Let’s make 2023 a better year together.

yet well rounded diet where nothing it off limits but everything is viewed in moderation. It feels inclusive

Sharon

and surely a win win for all those involved?

Why not look to become inclusive all year round, and this Flexitarian ethos is what we’re going to focus on in 2022. Living life in balance sounds like a mantra that we could happily stick to.

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How to style Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year – Viva Magenta Viva Magenta is all about jewel tone accents and inventiveness, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Pantone Colour Institute experts have chosen ‘an unconventional shade for an unconventional time’ for 2023’s Colour of the Year – and Viva Magenta is certainly far from muted.

In fact, ‘brave, fearless, powerful and empowering’ is how this nuanced crimson-blended shade is described – ‘an animated red that revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint’.

According to the Pantone pros, this ‘electrifying’ and ‘boundless’ shade manifests as a ‘stand-out statement’ – and we’ve no doubt it’ll do the same for your interiors.

“Vibrant and energising, Viva Magenta is the perfect accent colour to liven up a room,” says Chelsea Clark, head of brand at Lust Home.

“If you’re looking to make a statement, pair the warm red hue with neutral or complementary colours that have the same undertone – and add some contrasting accessories for an extra touch.”

As Clark points out, the thought of using a bright or vibrant shade when decorating can be quite daunting at first, especially if it’s a break from the norm for you.

After all, big aspirations call for confidence – but you can skip the expected curtains and scatter cushions pairing (depending on your budget) by switching up your wall treatments.

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“Wallpaper is a great starting point when looking to dip your toes into the world of bright interiors,” says Clark.

“Add a pop of Viva Magenta to your walls in the form of a patterned wallpaper and embrace the bold trend.”

Elsewhere, colourful paint effects can help you pull off a major wall statement and take your blank canvas to the next level.

“Vixen is Graham & Brown’s take on Viva Magenta,” says James Greenwood, interior expert at Graham & Brown.

A bold pink perfect for those who love playful colour, he acknowledges this vibrant hue can often seem quite overwhelming when introducing it to the home – but you don’t have to go all in at once.

As Greenwood says: “For a more easily translatable look into an interior scheme, colour blocking is a great way to incorporate a hot pink into your interior without being overpowering.”

A B OV E Vixen Paint, from £46 per can (2.5 litres), Graham and Brown | PA Photo/Graham and Brown

LEFT Animal Instinct Wallpaper in Candy Pink and Red, £45 per roll, Lust Home | PA Photo/Lust Home

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Indeed, Pantone cite Viva Magenta as ‘a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family – and expressive of a new signal of strength’. How you choose to channel this in your own home is open to interpretation.

Bestley suggests looking at varying tones of pink-purple to suit your needs: “It will still maintain that fearless assertiveness.”

Play around with different depths of saturation and tones to see what works for your space. With a deep pinky-mauve sophistication, Bestley says these shades can wrap you in warmth and comfort, like cashmere.

“Some may see it as lusty, but we just see it as loving and kind,” she adds.

LEFT Sahara Rugs 56105 by Ted Baker in Burgundy, from £529 (140 x 200cm), The Rug Seller | PA Photo/The Rug Seller

Think about pairing with cooler pink and purple shades, underpinned by a warm neutral like a putty beige, he suggests, which keeps the brighter pops of colour grounded.

Emma Bestley, co-founder of YesColours, agrees – especially if you’re feeling more timid than fearless: “Viva Magenta is a classic hot pink and in colour terms, a pinkish, purplish red. This exact colour may be too intense for your walls, but we don’t have to take Pantone’s colour of the year so literally,” she says.

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BELOW Mulberry Tigress Fringe Velvet Cushion Cover, £95, Alvana | PA Photo/Alvana

Another way to get the look is by focusing on upholstery and soft furnishings and having some fun with fabrics.

“Be brave with a rich magenta sofa and matching feature wall, guaranteed to create a statement in your living room,” suggests Francesca Hadland from Bridgman.

Best of all – with Pantone describing Viva Magenta as a ‘pulsating red shade whose exuberance promotes

“Echo the colour around the space with your

optimism and joy’ – think of all the spectacular ways

accessories, from your throw cushions to your rug,”

you can work this joyous shade into your scheme when

she adds.

spring flowers start to bloom.

“And, don’t forget to look to house plants and foliage

With peony flowered tulips turning heads, this red-pink

to offset this bold colour palette with complimentary

hue will be cropping up everywhere.

greens, bringing the bold shades of nature into your home.”

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M OTO R I N G N E WS Mark Slack tells us the latest news on all things motoring.

A C L A S S I C S TA R T TO T H E Y E AR With so many car makers sharing platforms and engines, mergers and amalgamations of brands, it’s perhaps no surprise that many cars feel rather similar. Arguably in many cases look similar too. For example one company is now in control of Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Vauxhall/Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat,

Lancia,

Maserati,

Dodge,

Jeep,

Chrysler, Ram and Abarth.

Even newer companies like SEAT have

uber-posh modern car, and it’s not the kind

a back catalogue providing far more

of negative attention that modern super cars

character and interest than a modern

can sometimes draw. It’s also a way to drive a

equivalent. More luxurious modern day

car that you would never have been able to

classics such as Mercedes Benz models

afford in the day, and certainly wouldn’t be

from the 1980s/90s are incredibly useable

able to afford its modern equivalent. So on

and surprisingly economical in daily use.

both economic and style grounds modern

Unless you pay a lot of money for your

Another benefit is that many countries and

day classics seem to be a winning choice for

car, and even then there are companies

cities give exemptions to classic vehicles in

classy and unusual transport.

sharing parts and technology, individuality

terms of road tax and charging schemes.

is becoming a rare commodity. Cars seem

There are downsides though. No matter

to have become the automotive equivalent

If you like your cars then driving a modern

how

of white goods, we buy them when needed

classic can draw far more attention than some

experience, a modern classic will never, in

much

you

improve

the

driving

and change them for a newer, more

this writer’s view, drive as well, or as easy,

efficient model in a few years.

as a modern car. Although many modern day classics have a great parts network,

However it doesn’t have to be this way.

increasingly via the manufacturer but also

Many modern classics are perfectly useable

specialists, depending on your choice

day-to-day and can be subtly tweaked to

some parts can take a while to track down.

provide a more modern driver experience.

Cars like Renault’s once ubiquitous 5 can be

So take a look at the classic car press and

had for very little money, in good condition

online presence, do your research and

and provide a characterful and economic

you may just find the most interesting and

daily commute.

stylish car you’ve ever owned.

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R O A D T E S T: J A G U A R X F – C O M M E N D A B LY REFINED WITH A S P O R T I N G S TA N C E As marques go few can match Sir William Lyon’s

Jaguar,

especially

when

you

consider he began building sidecars in Blackpool. In its modern incarnation Jaguar is now one of the companies that’s leading the charge to electrification. Their range already encompasses pure electric, plug in

adaptive cruise control, front and rear

hybrid and mild hybrid models, including a

parking and rear camera, LED lights, auto

mild hybrid diesel power unit.

lights and wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, powered front seats, wireless Apple

The lead-in XF is the R-Dynamic S which

CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and

is priced from £35,100 with a 2.0-litre,

powered door mirrors and more. Of course

4-cylinder, mild hybrid diesel power unit.

consult the options list – to say it’s big is

Even in this entry-level model Jaguar don’t

somewhat of an understatement – and the

stint on the standard equipment with

price can escalate dramatically.

I’m a fan of more traditional, lighter and arguably more British interior style rather than the dark hues of many modern cars.

Much to their credit Jaguar offer a range of both light and dark interiors at no extra cost.

I criticised the original XE and XF for what I saw as a drop in quality. That has certainly been rectified and the XF feels like it is back where it belongs on that side of the quality equation. There’s also a lesson for digitisation obsessives in car design, it doesn’t have to be complicated and can be intuitive, as the XF demonstrates perfectly.

On the road the XF doesn’t disappoint and despite a mere 4-cylinders retains a commendably refined air. With ride options ranging from sport to waft mode it’s a delight and still retains a special feel that Although only a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder mild

some German marques lack..

hybrid diesel propels the XF past the benchmark 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and

On the debit side the XF isn’t that spacious

returns very decent fuel economy.

The

considering its size. There are also still

XF can also be specified with all-wheel-

traces of cheaper plastics that should

drive

rear-

never be allowed inside a Jaguar! Overall

wheel-drive along with a range of petrol

though this is a car that acquits itself with

engines. All the XF range has an 8-speed

considerable

automatic transmission.

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QASHQAI O F F I C I A L LY T H E U K ’ S FAV O U R I T E CAR OF 2022 The Nissan Qashqai is officially the UK’s favourite car of 2022, and the first Britishbuilt model to top the annual sales charts for 24 years.

Figures released today by the Society of

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Motor Manufacturers & Traders confirm that the home-grown Qashqai – which was

Volvo’s

towards

drive for any kind of weather. With added

designed in Paddington, engineered in

electrification includes mild-hybrid and

high-tech

march

electric power the V60 propels its rather

Cranfield and is built in Sunderland – was the

plug-in hybrid that offer a more practical

large frame to the benchmark 62 mph in just

nation’s best-selling car of the last 12 months.

solution to those who currently find pure

5.2 seconds and a maximum of 112 mph.

electric isn’t for them. For those that want it A total of 42,704 new Qashqais were driven off

there are also an increasing number of all-

Gear changes are smooth, the refinement

dealership forecourts across the UK in 2022

electric Volvos.

is excellent and the V60 has an air of

and the figure for December alone stood at

unruffled calm even when doing 70 mph The V60 is Volvo’s mid-size estate and

on a motorway. It’s one of those cars that

despite the popularity of SUVs Volvo

you feel could take you from one end of the

To celebrate the achievement, an exclusive

estates are still in demand, and for good

country to the other and you would emerge

gold-wrapped Qashqai was created in

reason. Forget any sign of utility because

with no aches or feeling in any way jaded.

honour of the 7,000 Nissan employees

although these are load carriers (not in

from around the UK that have contributed

the same league as the square box Volvos

In pure electric mode, the Volvo can take

to its success.

of old but still pretty good) they are also

you 54 miles so enough for a commute,

packed with luxurious touches.

but whether you’re running a pure EV or a

an impressive 3,506, reported the SMMT.

hybrid you really do need a home charging

Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, said: ‘‘This is a

Standard fare across all models are such

point to make EVs a practical proposition.

landmark moment for a landmark car and

things as auto-dimming mirrors, auto lights,

If you opt for a plug-in version of the V60

it’s great to see how the latest generation

high beam assist, auto wipers, keyless start,

then you can charge it from 0 to 100% off

Qashqai has struck a chord with car buyers

cruise, electric and power-folding door

a home charger in 5 hours, less if you find

here in the UK.

mirrors, leather, heated front seats with

a fast charger.

electric adjustment and lumbar support, Three generations of Qashqai have been on

heated wiper blades, dual-zone climate

The interior is modern and minimalist but

sale in the UK since it was first launched in

control and as you would expect from Volvo

at the same time has a look and feel of a

2007, all of which have regularly appeared

there is a plethora of standard safety kit.

luxury car rather than a premium one. It’s

among individual month’s best-seller lists,

an object lesson in how to light interiors can

however this is the first time it’s been the

Prices start from £41,330 and my test model

year’s best-selling car overall, and the

was the T6 AWD Plus £50,935. Power comes

first time a Nissan has topped the annual

from a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder unit mated to an

In case you haven’t already gathered, I liked

sales charts.

8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel-

the V60, I liked it a lot!

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R O A D T E S T: G E N E S I S G V 8 0 - S T Y L E , P R E S E N C E AND CONTINENT CROSSING COMFORT Earlier this year I sampled the then new

wheel-drive. Multi-seat options are available

other

Genesis G70 saloon, closely followed by the

between five and seven seats. On the road

safety technology. As you might expect

GV80 SUV. The GV80 has the same styling

it’s a quiet and refined performer with more

with such a large vehicle there is plenty

cues as the sleek saloon models but just in

than sufficient pull when required. It’s no

of leg and headroom in both front and

larger, bolder form. Genesis is the luxury arm

Range Rover Sport so don’t expect agile

rear with extremely comfortable, multi-

of Hyundai which in turn, of course, owns

handling, that said for such a large machine

adjustable seats.

Kia. Hyundai has managed to successfully

it is surprisingly accomplished.

build separation between Hyundai and Kia

items

including

comprehensive

Depending on what you’re driving it’s

but with Genesis it’s a luxury brand and is a

Standard equipment levels are good with

not unusual for people to engage you in

distinctly separate brand.

a basic spread that encompasses such

conversation, but it’s rare when you’re asked

items as LED lighting, intelligent cruise

what the car is because it’s so new. It also

With more than a touch of the Bentleyesque

control, power adjustable steering wheel,

draws the eye because it has an impressive

about Genesis styling they have the ability

navigation with premium sound system and

look and stance and as mentioned earlier

to immediately make you feel that you are

connection for Apple Car Play and Android

some people did mistake it for a Bentley.

in something rather upmarket and special.

Auto, auto dimming mirrors and host of

Praise indeed!

There is a real feeling of quality in everything you can see and touch with some splendid

For a manufacturer to establish itself in the

detail touches from quilted stitched seating

premium sector, when they are known for

to slim linear air vents.

vehicles of a lower price point, is far from easy as history has shown. I think Genesis

The GV80 range is priced from £58,320 and

stands a real chance of being with us for

there are four trim levels and power from

the long term. The GV80 may not rewrite

a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder

the automotive rule book but it’s got style,

that develops 300 bhp and mated to an

presence and enough creature comforts

8-speed automatic transmission and all-

for continent crossing relaxation.

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DACIA GOES HYB RID Dacia has opened orders and confirmed full UK pricing and specifications for its seven-seat Jogger HYBRID 140. The model becomes the brand’s first ever Hybrid Electric Vehicle and is set to build on Jogger’s success story, having already received more than 83,000 orders worldwide, with 51,000 registrations, in under a year.

Utilising

an

advanced

petrol/electric

drivetrain, the new Jogger HYBRID 140

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starts from £22,595 on-the-road, orders are expected to commence in the second quarter of the year.

There was a time when driving a Korean

front and rear seats, heated steering wheel,

The Jogger HYBRID 140 features a normally

car meant most drivers would look at you

multi-zone climate control, cruise control

aspirated 90hp 1.6-litre petrol engine,

with either pity or the view that you don’t

and neat little touches like hooks on the

twin electric motors and a multi-mode

have much money or taste in cars. Move

back of the front seats. Priced at £32,000

automatic transmission, combined with a

forward and today Kia’s are trendy, cutting

this version offers enough equipment to

1.2kWh (230V) battery. These components

edge with hybrid and electric vehicles and

make you feel comforted but at a price that

work together to deliver full electric start

a well-deserved reputation for reliability

doesn’t break the bank.

and instantaneous torque, smooth electric-

and build quality.

On the road the Sportage’s 1.6-litre petrol

only driving, and a choice of driving modes The Kia look has evolved into one which is

engine offers useable performance and

striking and head turning with many less

mpg with a nicely slick 6-speed manual

Regenerative braking, combined with the

informed drivers thinking they are far more

gearbox. Soaking up the worst of the bumps

high energy recovery of the 1.2 kWh (230V)

expensive than is actually the case. Kia’s

the Sportage is never going to live up to its

battery allow the Jogger HYBRID 140 to

range is a wide one with everything from

sport moniker, but nonetheless it’s far from

spend up to 80 per cent of its time on urban

a small city car in the Picanto through to a

disappointing on cross country roads.

roads in full-electric mode, thereby saving

large SUV in the Sorento.

to suit different conditions.

The car comes with auto hold, a useful

up to 40 per cent on fuel compared to an In the latest Sportage Kia’s mid-size SUV

feature that requires one press of the

strikes a head turning pose and offers a

footbrake to hold the car stationary

The Jogger HYBRID 140 is available in two

myriad of power options which encompass

without applying the handbrake. Which is

trims – Expression and Extreme SE – the

petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid

a good job as the handbrake is operated

entry level version includes front and

along with manual and automatic gears plus

via a button on the right hand side of the

rear parking sensors, reversing camera,

two and four-wheel-drive. Prices start from a

dashboard. It’s the one thing that feels

blind spot warning, keyless entry, heated

modest £27,800 and in lead-in form comes

awkward and unnecessarily fussy.

and electrically adjustable door mirrors,

with LED lighting, front and rear parking

automatic

sensors, auto lights and wipers and more.

equivalent petrol-only model.

wipers

and

automatic

air

The Kia is a delight to live with and very easy and unfussed to drive. It also turns heads as

conditioning as standard. Its infotainment system is based around an 8-inch media

My mid-range ‘3” with manual gears and

one of the more striking cars you’re likely to

display, with the benefits of DAB radio,

2-wheel-drive doesn’t benefit from hybrid

see on our roads, and wonderfully doesn’t

smartphone replication, Bluetooth, four

power but does have an impressive array of

conform to the norm where all cars tend to

speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

standard equipment that includes heated

look the same.

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In fact the last Defender still owed much to its immediate post-war cousin.

Of course today the talk is still all about

My particular Discovery Sport was the

Defender, but this time in its newest form.

aforementioned lead-in model with two-

Which brings me neatly on to talk about a

wheel-drive, turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel

completely different Land Rover!

engine and manual transmission. The easy way to tell a Sport from a standard

The Discovery Sport, although having

Discovery is not only the size but the Sport

a trendy, upmarket image, is in today’s

doesn’t have that, to some, rather annoying

terms reasonably affordable. Prices for the

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Kwoklyn Wan on writing 12 recipes a day: I’m always hungry Prudence Wade talks to the chef about writer’s block and getting creative in a campervan

Chef Kwoklyn Wan bought a campervan

“Once I’ve written the recipes, I then go into

two years ago, and you can be sure he

the kitchen and test them. I say, ‘OK, this

hasn’t been cooking up basic fare on

didn’t work, or that flavour didn’t work, or

the road.

you’ve got to add this at a certain time’.”

“We were eating so well – it was quite funny,

Now he’s onto book six, Wan has to think

actually. We’d look over to the people next

a bit more creatively. “The first couple of

door, and they were having their typical

books, I was writing Chinese takeaway

beans, bangers and bacon and stuff like that

dishes – things you can pretty much have

– and we were having squids and Macanese

regardless of whether you’re sitting in the

curry, and all these other bits and bobs,”

middle of London, Manchester, or even if

Wan remembers with palpable glee.

you’re in New York – you’ll get similar dishes.

Wok cooking is a big part of Chinese

“But as the books have progressed, I’ve

cuisine, and that requires a fierce heat –

obviously had to start thinking outside of

something that’s tricky to replicate out

the box – especially with One Wok, One

the back of a campervan. “We solved that

Pot, because I was thinking, ‘How can we

problem by having an electric hook-up and

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create these dishes that are going to be

taking an induction cooker with us,” the

One Wok, One Pot by Kwoklyn Wan by Kwoklyn Wan (Quadrille,

substantial enough to class them as a one-

chef reveals – keen to give his cooking “a bit

£16.99) | PA Photo/Quadrille.

pot dish?’ We can always do a chicken stir-

more oomph”.

fry in a wok, but that’s been written 1,000 times. So, how can we do a chicken stir-fry

Even so, cooking out of a campervan isn’t

that’s actually got some body to it?”

quite the same as being in a professional

“I’m a big guy. I’ve enjoyed food my entire

kitchen – and it required Wan, 49, to think a

life – I grew up around food, in restaurants

While Wan might be best known for his

bit differently about his normal recipes.

and takeaways. When there’s a special

cookbooks and TV appearances nowadays,

occasion, we eat, when there’s not a

he’s been working in Chinese restaurants

“I thought, how could we simplify these

special occasion, we eat,” he reflects. “So,

and takeaways for more than 30 years – and

dishes to make it really easy for cooking

it made it [writing the books] very simple in

he’s picked up useful tips and tricks along

in a campervan and caravan?” – and so he

a sense that we were always hungry – I was

the way for home cooks.

began developing more one-pot or wok

always hungry.

“Preparation” is his top piece of advice.

meals, which is the basis for his latest book.

“I try to pen between 10 and 12 recipes a day

“When you work in any commercial kitchen,

One Wok, One Pot is Wan’s sixth cookbook

when I’m writing. It sounds crazy. What I do,

you’ll find everything’s out and ready for

– and he’s written them at a remarkable

I write the recipe – I might see something,

you – you’re not having to worry about

rate, having released his first in 2019. While

whether that is on social media or on TV,

whether the onions are chopped, or the

Wan admits “I do get writer’s block”, a love

and then I think, ‘How would I do that? How

meat’s been sliced into pieces, or even if

of food spurs him on.

would I change it?’ And I write a recipe.

it’s been velveted – a Chinese technique we

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big Chinese New Year party, he hires a small village hall and invites the family,” Wan says.

“He’s an amazing chef – he cooks all the food, but this year they asked me to create two or three dishes for them.”

So, what did Wan plan to cook up for his fortunate family members? “I’ll probably do it more in line with a Western taste bud, because my cousins have had children now and they’re very much immersed within the British culture.

“I might do something simple, such as spring rolls… I’ll try to wing it where I’m not in the kitchen for 14 hours cooking up dishes. I try to keep it as simple as possible.”

A B OV E

fondest memories are around Chinese New

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Year. He remembers a “party atmosphere” that was “very chaotic” in the restaurant in the weeks building up to the big event,

use, where we tenderise the meat first, so

saying: “And then at the end of it all, on

everything’s been pre-done.

Chinese New Year’s Day, my dad would invite his entire family – and there’s a

“When you’re cooking at home, especially if

lot, eight of them, I think, and they’ve all

you’re thinking, ‘We’ve got an hour, I want to

got children.

A B OV E

try to get dinner on the table’ – you’re going

drunken chicken noodles from One Wok, One Pot by Kwoklyn

to try to fit all of that into your cooking time.

“The restaurant would be filled with all of

Wok cooking is pretty minimal anyway –

my extended family, and my dad – well, the

we’re talking a couple of minutes – but the

chefs – would create this amazing banquet

prep will sometimes take you 45 minutes.”

for us all to sit down and eat.”

Wan spent his childhood in takeaways (the

Chinese New Year fell on January 22 this

family ran takeaways and a Cantonese

year, and now Wan’s parents are older, his

Restaurant in Leicester), and some of his

cousin has taken the reins. “He organises a

Wan (turn to page 126 for the recipe) | PA Photo/Sam Folan

One Wok, One Pot by Kwoklyn Wan is published by Quadrille, priced £16.99.

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Words by Katie Wright, PA

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Drunken chicken noodles SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

“Contrary to what the name would suggest, the chicken in this noodle dish is not drenched

400g fresh flat rice noodles (ho fun)

in alcohol,” says Kwoklyn Wan. “A common theory behind the Thai name (Pad Kee Mao) is

2tbsp vegetable oil

that they are simply a perfect recovery dish for the day after the night before.”

350g boneless skin-on chicken thighs, cut into 2.5cm pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Place the noodles in a colander or sieve (strainer) and loosen under hot water, drain and set to one side.

Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and sliced 3 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths,

2. Heat a wok with the oil over a medium-high heat, then add the chicken thighs and cook for about 12–18 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.

whites and greens separated 300g choy sum, cut into 5cm lengths, stalks and leaves separated 3tbsp oyster sauce

3. Now add the garlic and ginger and fry until fragrant, then add the spring onion whites and choy sum stalks along with the oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauces, chicken powder and red wine.

2tbsp light soy sauce 1tbsp dark soy sauce 2tsp chicken powder

4. Bring to the boil, then add the softened noodles, spring onion greens and choy sum leaves and combine.

125ml red wine 1tbsp cornflour mixed with 2tbsp water 1tsp sesame oil

5. Give the cornflour mixture a stir and pour into the noodle sauce, mixing continuously until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

6. Turn off the heat and drizzle with the sesame oil.

PA Photo/Sam Folan

Fried bananas

SERVES 4

A simple and delicious dessert you’ll want to slather in golden syrup.

INGREDIENTS

1. Cut the bananas into 2.5cm chunks.

4 ripe bananas Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

2. Place all the batter ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Maple syrup, honey or golden syrup Icing sugar

3. Heat the oil in a deep-sided saucepan or wok to 170°C (340°F).

For the batter:

4. Dip the chopped bananas into the batter and then carefully fry them in batches in the oil

95g self-raising flour

until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.

25g cornflour 1 egg

5. Arrange on your serving plate, pour over your syrup and dust with icing sugar to serve.

1tbsp vegetable oil ½tsp baking powder

WARNING! Allow to cool slightly before eating as the bananas will be extremely hot when

250ml cold water

they first come out of the pan.

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Spicy Singapore vegetable rice

SERVES 2-3

INGREDIENTS

A quick weeknight meal you can whip up with frozen veg.

2tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1.

Place a wok over a medium-high heat, add the oil and, once smoking, add the onion and garlic and fry until golden brown, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

2 red bird’s-eye chillies, roughly chopped 500g cooked long-grain or basmati rice 150g frozen mixed baby vegetables, defrosted 2tbsp Chinese curry powder,

2. Add the chopped chillies and fry for a further 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the cooked rice and continue to fry for two to three minutes; you want the rice grains to toast slightly, which will give your dish a slightly nutty flavour, so don’t stir the ingredients constantly.

or use your favourite 1tbsp light soy sauce

3. Now add the thawed frozen vegetables along with the curry powder, light and dark soy

1tsp dark soy sauce

sauces and white pepper and toss gently to combine with the rice. Once the ingredients

Pinch of white pepper

are fully heated through, taste the rice and adjust the seasoning with salt if required.

Salt, to taste

Serve piping hot.

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What’s on

IN FEBRUARY

With a vibrant mix of countryside, beaches and attractions, there is always plenty to do in Dorset & Hampshire. Here is a selection of events happening across the counties over the coming weeks.

A NIGHT OF

BE ACHHE AD 2023

C O M E DY

11 & 12 FEBRUARY

16 FEBRUARY

The Main event hall has over 50 Tabletop, RPG, Collectable, TCG and Miniature game traders as well

A night of comedy is being

as many Display and Participation games to get stuck

held at The Black Cherry in

in to! As always Beachhead will be home to over 600

Bournemouth in aid of Dorset’s Disability

Charity,

tournament players competing over the weekend

Diverse

alongside Superhero and Sci-Fi Cosplay, RPG sessions

Abilities. The new event will be

and seminars. The annual painting competition will run

hosted by resident Master of Ceremonies,

Andrew

alongside the show with various attractions TBA. It’s a

White,

great weekend for the family in one of the South Coast’s

as he guides you through a

top convention centres.

night of awesome stand-up with McClaine Beirne, Graham Whistler and Steve Day (pictured below) as the headliner.

Tickets are £15 per person, or £25 to include a pizza and

For

HEY DUGGEE THE LIVE T H E AT R E S H O W

more

and

updated

information,

to

page Beachhead Show 2023 BIC

25 & 26 FEBRUARY

www.beachheadshow.co.uk

drink. Find out more and get your tickets at diverseabilities.

Smash hit children’s show Hey Duggee is to

org.uk/comedy.

tour the UK for the first time ever in a vibrant and interactive stage show.

C O M E A N D S E E B L U E Y AT T H E

Brought to life through innovative puppetry

E M I R AT E S S P I N N A K E R T O W E R

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15 & 16 FEBRUARY Come and meet Bluey! She’ll be appearing at Spinnaker Tower on the 15th & 16th February at various times throughout the day from 10am. Booking is essential!

Don’t forget to bring your camera!

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C E N T R E FO R T H E A R T S

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Dates for your diary I L LU M I N AT E 19 JANUARY 05 MARCH THE BLUE POOL www.bluepooltearooms.co.uk

SCHOOL

100 YEARS OF

O F RO C K

N O R M A N T H E LW E L L

16 – 19 FEB RUARY

2 1 J A N U A R Y – 0 7 M AY

BOURNEMOUTH

The National Trust’s Mottisfont in Hampshire is

PAV I L I O N T H E AT R E

celebrating the legacy of one of Britain’s best-loved

www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk

cartoonists and illustrators, Norman Thelwell, with a major new exhibition in his centenary year. 100 Years

40 YEARS OF

of Norman Thelwell (21 January to 7 May) features over 150 works, including his trademark ponies and other illustrations full of comedy and sharp satire, alongside glorious

watercolours

of

local

landscapes

and

landmarks in southern Hampshire where Thelwell lived.

The art gallery opens 11am-4pm (closing at 4.30pm from 11 February) daily. Normal property admission price applies (free for National Trust and Art Fund members).

Families visiting at half-term can enjoy a Thelwellthemed ‘Giddy Gallops’ activity trail (11 to 19 February, trail £2). There will be Thelwell merchandise available in Mottisfont’s on-site shop.

FO R M U L A 1

COOL COAST

W I T H M AU R I C E

ICE RINK

H A M I LTO N

UNTIL 19 FEBRUARY

18 FEB RUARY

Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest

B E AU L I E U

indoor ice skating rink on the

www.beaulieu.co.uk

South Coast, located seasonally in Bournemouth International Centre. Thousands of you enjoy

T H E C OASTA L

our ice rink every year, as it’s

C O M E DY S H OW

the perfect day out with your friends and family. It’s even a

W I T H ST UA R T

great way to stay fit and active

GOLDSMITH

over the wintery months.

24 FEB RUARY At Cool Coast Ice Rink, you can © Norman Thelwell

enjoy a funfilled ice skating experience regardless of the weather

outside.

With

our

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P U Z Z L E S | TA K E A B R E A K

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TA K E A B R E A K

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