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Doug Allan swims beside humpback whale and calf in Tonga

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NE of the world’s leading wildlife cameramen, Doug Allan, will be hosting an evening of enthralling personal recollections from his travels around the world at the Civic Theatre in Chelmsford on Monday, November 2.

His stories are accompanied by stunning photography about his career and near death experiences filming dangerous and endangered animals.

From being dragged under water by a hungry walrus to being poked while he

slept by a polar bear, Doug never fails to entertain with his exciting stories.

He will be also showing incredible photographs from his trips that also feature in his book, Freeze Frame, about his life as a polar cameraman.

After a childhood love of diving he qualified as a Marine Biologist, his career kicked off in 1981 after a chance meeting with Sir David Attenborough.

He has been shooting and presenting wildlife documentaries for over 30 years including working on well known documentaries such as Frozen Planet,

Blue Planet and Operation Iceberg.

Sir David Attenborough said: “For me, wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug. There’s just no one else who knows these frozen worlds as he does.”

He continues to deliver lectures all over the world on wildlife, but 2015 has seen him invited to speak as a leading authority on Climate Change.

Since his first visits to the Artic in 1988 he has witnessed first hand the fast altering landscape of this spectacular region. In March this

year the poorest sea ice levels were recorded and this just reinforces his determination and commitment to raise awareness of this global issue.

In April he embarked in a series of expeditions for the Living Oceans Foundation, diving in some of the most remote and least visited places in the world he has been charting the decline of our precious Coral Reefs.

For tickets, contact the Civic Theatre on 01245 606505 or online at chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres.Adult: £17.50, concessions £15.50.

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HYLANDS HOUSE

Hylands venue revealed as a top attraction

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YLANDS House and Park in Chelmsford is the second most visited attraction in England, according to the latest annual survey by VisitEngland.

The House and Park, owned by Chelmsford City Council, is only topped in the survey by the Tower of London, one of the world’s ADVERTISING greatest historic buildings.

For enquiries and rates: The Park also had more Tel 01277 833130 visitors than other notable email beverley.morris@madeinessex.net sites such as Stonehenge and tanya.castle@madeinessex.net the Houses of Parliament. gail.virdi@madeinessex.net VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey revealed If you do not wish to receive a copy, please email that Hylands has a huge or call us directly with your address and postcode. popularity with 1.9 million

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people entering its grounds in 2014. Westminster Abbey had 1.8 million and the Tower of London reached 3.1 million.

Hylands Park consists of 574 acres of parkland and has a striking Grade II-listed Georgian Mansion at its heart, which has been meticulously restored to its former glory by Chelmsford City Council. The gardens and parkland are kept in excellent condition all year round.

Chelmsford City Council’s Cabinet Member for Parks & Leisure, Councillor Ray Ride said: “We are delighted that Hylands is now recognised as the second most popular

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that we have restored it to its former glory for all to use.”

Major events held at Hylands including the award winning festivals 3footPeople, The Fling and V, which is taking place this weekend. The House itself is also recognised as the number one heritage wedding venue in Essex.

VisitEngland chief

executive James Beresford said: “Our attractions are core to England’s tourism offer; contributing to economic growth and employment and we are fortunate to have such a wonderful and wide variety available to suit all visitors.”

For more details of events at Hylands visit chelmsford. gov.uk/hylands.

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‘Marks’ raise money for hospice CARING staff at a retail store went the extra mile and raised almost £3,600 for a hospice.

Over the past year staff at Marks and Spencer in Upminster have organised a series of exciting events for Saint Francis Hospice including a bike ride

from Upminster to Southend.

On Thursday, August 13, Jeff Spencer, the shop’s charity coordinator, was at the hospice to present the cheque to the fundraising team.

“The hospice does such a wonderful job caring for people

Lynda Head, Hospice FundraisingManager, Jeff Spencer, Marks & Spencer, Pam Court, Hospice Chief Executive Officer and Jane Elmer, Clinical Nurse Specialist

who are near the end of their life and supporting their families,” said Jeff. “We are very lucky to have a hospice in our local community.

Staff also collected money in store and Friends of Cranham and Upminster, along with Arthur Rackley, the Pearly King of Upminster, got on board to boost their fundraising efforts by collecting outside the shop.

Community Fundraising Manager Lynda Head met Jeff Spencer and said: “We are delighted that the M&S Upminster staff chose Saint Francis Hospice as their charity of the year and we are incredibly grateful for all their efforts in raising almost £3,600.

“This money will go a long way in helping us to provide free care and support to people living with life limiting illnesses and their families.”

Search is on for a real-life local superhero IN a competition to mark a summer of superhero-themed activities at The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford the search is on for a real life local superhero.

The centre, which is currently hosting an exciting programme of action-packed events is calling out for nominations to find a superhero who has gone ‘above

and beyond’ in their commitment to a loved one or the local community.

Whether it’s a busy mum, a nurse who has looked after a family member, a charity volunteer, a favourite teacher or a best friend who is always there, The Liberty Shopping Centre wants local residents to nominate

them for a special prize.

If you know someone who is worthy of the title, you have until 9am on August 31 to submit your nominations.

To enter simply Tweet, Facebook or email TheLibertyPR@ thinkdewinter.co.uk or visit the customer service desk and ask for a form to fill in. liberty.co.uk.

Visitors to the O2 can enjoy the stylish surroundings of NY-LON

The 02’s new bar is top flight IF you’re looking for a night out and want to try something new NY-LON lounge bar by Virgin Atlantic and Delta is the O2’s latest entertainment venue, now, open seven days a week, midday to midnight.

NY-LON brings the best of New York and London style, design, glamour and mixology to London’s O2 wrapped up in the undeniable buzz of checking in to a first class lounge. NY-LON is the ‘turn left’ feeling – sleek, chic and designed to make guests feel like they’re flying high in London.

The stylish new lounge bar - the first out-ofairport lounge bar of its kind to open in London –brings together the glamour of international

jet-setting with London’s chic bar scene.

The aviation-themed lounge, built around a bespoke bar replicating an aircraft engine, is far more than just somewhere to grab a quick pre-concert drink. NY-LON serves light bites and drinks inspired by the airlines’ heritage. Menu highlights include the Brooklyn crab salad and Billingsgate fish pie, which can be enjoyed with a range of cocktails, including the London Vesper and Stateside.

Members of the airlines’ frequest flyer programmes Flying Club and SkyMiles will benefit from a range of discounts and special offers.

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CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF ART DECO

Frinton on Sea: Grande Dame of the East Local artist and author, Graham Ross, captures the spirit of this seaside town through his paintings and books

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RINTON on Sea rightly deserves its title as the ‘Grande Dame of The East’.

It’s a genteel seaside town in North Essex which exudes old-fashioned charm and, as one writer put it, “it’s rather like an elderly, louche lady snoozing in a Lloyd Loom chair with a large G&T readily at hand.”

Frinton’s glorious beach (with narry an ice cream vendor in sight) is one of its many attractions as are its elegant leafy avenues, Connaught Avenue – once described as the Bond Street of East Anglia, and its fabulous art deco houses which fringe its coast.

Such enduring charm has lured many a luminary to visit including, Sir Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Gracie Fields, Douglas

Fairbanks Jnr. and many others. All have enjoyed its bracing sea air, walks along the Greensward and ‘dainty teas’ at the renowned ‘Grand Hotel’.

This ‘louche lady’ has also inspired artist and author Graham to capture the spirit and essence of this magical place through his wonderful ‘portraits’ of art deco homes and books on various topics.

“The jazzy, roaring ‘20’s have always appealed to me”, he says “and, Frinton’s outstanding art deco properties provide the perfect ‘canvas’ to indulge oneself, invariably incorporating lovely ladies in cloche hats and dapper chaps in vintage cars.”

Graham – a former television journalist – has also written a number of books about Frinton and the surrounding

DOG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Canines on camera

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HE Kennel Club is urging budding and experienced photographers to submit their canine images to the annual Dog Photographer of the Year competition which attracts international coverage and is viewed by tens of thousands of people from around the world. The competition is now open and free to enter.

Last year it attracted more than 13,000 entries from over 60 countries making it the biggest canine photography competition in the world.

Heidi Hudson, Dog Photographer of the Year curator said: “We are looking for memorable charasmatic images. The competition is free and we urge both professional photographers and amateurs who have a keen eye and passion for photography, to enter.”

To find out more about the various categories you can enter which include Portrait, Dogs at Play, Dogs at Work, Man’s Best Friend, Puppies, I Love Dogs Because... (for entrants 18 and under), Assistance Dogs and Dog Charities and Oldies

(a new category for 2015), the prizes up for grabs and how to officially register, visit: dogphotographeroftheyear.org.uk.

Deadline to enter is March 13, 2016.

area. These have included, ‘Frinton Freddie, which he describes as a book for children of all ages; ‘Who Killed Lady Cuckoo’, a sort of spoofy who-dunnit in P.G. Wodehouse mode, and ‘Secret Creek’, an illustrated history of the mysterious Essex backwaters which inspired the great Arthur Ransome to create his masterpiece, ‘Swallows and Amazons’.

Graham’s signed art deco prints on high quality paper can be bought for £75 each (A3).

Please email him on grahamross1@btconnect.com or call 01255 670661.

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n CHELMSFORD MARATHON This year’s Chelmsford Marathon will have a fresh route through the heart of the city. Essex Highways, which is contracted by Essex County Council to maintain the County’s roads is taking a lead in organising the event. This year’s event is expected to be bigger than last year with an estimated 2,200 runners setting off from Shire Hall on Sunday October 18 and heading down High Street for the 26.2-mile race.

Highways is working closely with the marathon’s sponsor The J’s Hospice to set the route, arrange temporary road closures and provide directional signage. For more information and to register to take part visit: chelmsfordmarathon.org.uk. n SIX MONTHS FREE PARKING !

You could be in with the chance to win six months free parking at Country Parks across Essex. Simply take a picture of you enjoying your trip out, upload it to Twitter or Facebook and include the hashtags #countryparkexplorer and the park e.g. #Danbury.

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To achieve the best, we recruit the best. We expect all of our employees to uphold our core values and deliver our business goals. We are currently seeking experienced and trainee recruitment consultants, from a recruitment or sales background, with the following attributes:

We feel pride in our company when we get emails from candidates thanking us, not only for placing them in an amazing role, but for the support we give them.

We feel pride when our employees of the month are given a fabulous weekend in Monte Carlo. When we feel like part of an amazing success story at the monthly company meeting. When we double in size in the space of a year. When we set ourselves a target of raising over £10K for charity in a year… and then smash that target.

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NEWS THE J’S HOSPICE

Spend a penny for charity

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The J’s Hospice are delighted to have the opportunity to once again host some ‘sparkling clean’ toilets for the duration of V Festival – for the low, low cost of one pound, festival-goers can spend a penny in comfortable, sweetsmelling loos – a delightful choice if you’ve ever seen the alternative!

The toilets, close to the Sure Arena, will be cleaned and disinfected regularly and if customers find themselves without any cash, there is even a ‘text to donate’ option.

Sanitised hand gel will be offered, air

fresheners keep the loos fresh smelling and these toilets NEVER run out of toilet roll!

The J’s dedicated ‘Cup Collectors’ will be raising funds by (you guessed it!) collecting used Carling cups from festival go-ers, so if you see one of their distinctive blue t-shirts, please do hand them your cup when you’ve finished.

Watch out for The J’s logo to find our loos on the day – or keep an eye on our Facebook account (facebook.com/TheJsHospice) for detailed directions over the weekend.

VOLUNTEERING

Join In a local park run

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T was September 2013 when Mark Aldous first approached Essex Join In Local Leader Karl Cadman with the idea of a local ParkRun event.

Being Race Director for Benfleet Running Club’s other main races meant Karl had a bit of a head start on the thought process behind the planning, also the contacts and willing supporters for such an event.

ParkRun organise free, weekly 5km timed runs around the county and farther afield. They are open to everyone, free and safe and easy to take part in.

“These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part, from those taking their first steps in running, to Olympians, from juniors to those with more experience, we welcome you all,” says Karl. Further meetings and ideas were brainstormed among willing volunteers from local running clubs. Karl set

up a new page on the Join In website to attract volunteers to the event and several who responded to the advert are now part of Karl’s core team.

The Hockley Woods ParkRun is now a weekly event taking place 9am every Saturday with parking and postrun coffee at the Bull Inn. This is just an example of the help and assistance Join In can offer connecting volunteers in the UK with local sports clubs and sporting events who need their help.

As well as sharing thousands of opportunities to help out locally, Join In also promotes volunteering opportunities on the world stage. From the Commonwealth Games to the Tour de France.

If you’re a community sports club or group, and want to connect with more volunteers in your local area or if you’re thinking of helping out at a local club visit the website joininuk.org.

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Swimming remains top sport in England in brief

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WIMMING is still England’s most popular sport according to a report published by Sport England.

Despite a drop in numbers, reports in 2015, 2013 and 2010 all show that Swimming has been England’s most popular sport for some time with 2.5 million people swimming once a week in 2014/15 compared to 2.89 million people in 2013 and 3.26 million in 2010. It’s likely that one of the reasons for its long term success is its accessibility to all age groups and this year’s report has shown just that. One million children now take their first swimming lesson each year and over 80,000 14-16 year-olds swim once a week. Since the London 2012 Olympics, 43,100 more swimmers over 16 are having lessons, 6,400 more adults have purchased swimming memberships and more people over the age of 65 are swimming regularly.

After the recent achievements of British Swimmer, Adam Peaty, in the World Championships and the

excitement generated by the countdown to next year’s Olympics, it is likely that the popularity of swimming will continue to increase. But although swimming may be the most popular sport, another report by Sport England suggests that an additional four million people want to swim but don’t swim regularly. With benefits that include: reducing the risk of chronic diseases, improving the strength of the immune system and developing a survival skill, it’s difficult to think of a good reason not to.

If you’re one of those four million people, the Brentwood School Sports Centre has launched its summer offer to help you get started. New members will have half price membership for the first two months with no joining fee or contract and children can join for free under a joint membership.

New members will have access to the recently refurbished 25m adult pool with separate learner pool as well as a choice of several aqua aerobics classes, lane

swimming sessions, family fun swims and swimming lessons. The new and improved pools took six weeks to complete and cost £1/4 million. The project involved replacing all floor tiles throughout the pool hall, fitting new boilers and filtration systems to heat and clean the 650 tonnes of water that fill both pools, and installing new showers, sinks and cubicles in the men’s and women’s changing rooms If you’d like to do more than swimming, Gold Members have access to the Fitness Suite, Strength and Conditioning Room and squash courts as well as all fitness classes, badminton, football and basketball courts. For more information, email: sportscentre@ brentwood.essex.sch.uk or call 01277 243 344.

n DINOSAUR POP-UP RESTAURANT Studio Club pop-up restaurant at Market Place, Romford is hosting a Jurrasic foodie adventure on September 12-13.

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n NATIONAL CYCLE TO WORK DAY The number of people cycling to work regularly is growing with 760,000 people in the UK currently doing so. Cycle to Work day aims to increase those numbers year by year and to 1 million by 2021. Commuters across Southendon-Sea are being encouraged to take to two wheels for one day as part of National Cycle to Work Day on Thursday September 3. Free bike health checks are available at The Comfy Saddle at Central Station so that you’ll know if your bike is in tip-top condition and ready for the day’s commute. If you don’t have a bike, you can always hire one from them too for less than £10 for the day. For more details: cycletoworkday.org.

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catering staff in local schools to love serving up fresh, wholesome food with a smile. Speaking about the award win and the local schools he works with, Colin Cane commented: “I’m absolutely delighted to have my efforts in the Essex region recognised. My whole approach and philosophy centres around the students and what they want from their catering service through talking to them, and in turn, educating them about fresh, wholesome food and its benefits. I’m passionate about the next generation’s health and wellbeing and very proud to work for a company that is at the forefront of this cause.”

Pabulum currently caters for a number of local schools including St Martins High School, Larchwood Primary School and Shenfield High School, where the uptake of school meals is higher than the national average. In the new school year Pabulum plans to continue its commitment to the health and wellbeing of local students with a pledge to reduce the granular white sugar intake across the company by over 50%. To do this the company will be using its trademark ‘Health by Stealth’ method with a range of reduced sugar recipes, making use of natural sugars. Pabulum’s ‘Health by Stealth’ method also involves ensuring students are eating different fruit and vegetables every day.

To find out more about Pabulum’s approach to fresh fruit and commitment to health and wellbeing, visit www.pabulum-catering.co.uk.

Colin Cane and Pabulum’s Chairman Deborah Harvey

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UPILS in Essex are eating more fresh food than ever thanks to school caterer Pabulum, who now cater for 11 schools across the region including five in the Brentwood area.

Over the past four years, Pabulum who are known for their commitment to using fresh produce, have become a leading education caterer in the county.

This achievement was recently recognised with the highest award at the company’s annual conference, known as ‘Meet 2015’.

The prestigious Chairman’s Award was given to Colin Cane, Operations Manager for the Essex area after he was nominated by several of the unit managers working in the local schools Pabulum caters for. The award recognised Colin’s leadership and support and how this had inspired

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Their commitment to customers ensures trust and reliability with a flexible and practical approach to all requirements.

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SSEX’S men, women and children are being urged to join forces and Stand Up To Cancer.

A joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, Stand Up To Cancer aims to raise money to fund vital research which will get new and better treatments to cancer patients faster.

Launched in the UK in 2012, Stand Up To Cancer has already raised over £23.8million.

This year’s campaign is up and running now, and will culminate with an evening of special programming on Channel 4 on Friday October 9.

Around 84 people are diagnosed with cancer every day in the East. By joining Stand Up To Cancer, supporters in the region will be uniting with doctors, nurses, scientists and celebrities to generate funds, raise awareness and bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

This year, there are many ways to get involved and help save lives. Cancer Research UK is urging everyone in Essex to stand up and do something to help raise money at work, school or at home.

A free fundraising kit is available to help spark creative ideas and provide support.

They could follow the example of TV presenter

Kirstie Allsopp, by clearing out their clutter and hosting a Stand Up To Kirstie Allsopp Cancer yard sale.

Kirstie said: “Having lost my mum and other family members to this dreadful disease, I wanted to do something special to support Stand Up To Cancer. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of things that I love but really don’t need, so it was great to find new homes for it all while raising money for a cause that’s very dear to me. It was also a lot of fun! “We had all kinds of treasures for sale and fun activities to make sure people had Danielle Glavin, Cancer Research UK’s lots of opportunities to spend money!

Spokesperson for the region, said: “Money raised Because the more cash we raise, the faster we can

by Stand Up To Cancer is helping change the get cancer treatments to the people who really face of cancer research by funding clinical trials. need them. I hope this inspires people to find their Thanks to clinical trials we are able to test new own exciting way to raise money for Stand Up To and improved treatments and get them to the Cancer.” people who need them most. That’s why we need Now Kirstie is urging everyone in Essex to get everyone to join us and make a stand against involved. She said: “I’m asking everyone in Essex cancer now.” and across the UK to join me and make a stand.

For more information and to get involved visit: There are so many ways you can get involved, standuptocancer.org.uk. with friends, family and workmates.”

GREAT TASTE AWARDS

The foodie Oscars Fairfield Farm crisps founders Robert and Laura Strathern

COLCHESTER-based Artisan crisp producer, Fairfields Farm Crisps is celebrating a raft of prestigious awards, having picked up four foodie ‘Oscars’ in this year’s Great Taste Awards.

The four 1-Star Great Taste Awards were awarded for the company’s Sea Salt & Aspall Cyder Vinegar, Farmhouse Cheese & Chive, Chorizo & Tomato and Sweet Chilli flavours. As the only crisp producer to pick up four awards in this year’s competition, the team at Fairfields Farm Crisps are delighted with the achievement.

“We are all so excited by these results as we’ve never received so many awards in the competition before. It is also great to gain recognition for our new Chorizo & Tomato flavour and to know that we’re continuing to produce the high quality crisps and flavours that we are renowned for,” says Robert Strathern, third-generation potato farmer and founder

of Fairfields Farm Crisps. “It is fantastic to receive these results and comments from such a prestigious set of judges,” continues Robert. “All the products entered into the awards are blind-tasted and judged solely on their flavour, so it is fantastic to know our products come up trumps.”

Supporting the NHS Ambulance Service

A pilot scheme which saw ambulance crews use two Essex County Fire and Rescue Service fire stations as response hubs has proven so successful that it is being extended to a further five stations.

Chelmsford, Great Baddow, Braintree, Newport and Thaxted Fire Stations will be used as what the ambulance service describes as dynamic activation points. The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) crews will be allocated an identified parking area located on ECFRS station premises between 6am and 2am. They will turn out during these times to emergency calls with an additional advantage of the crews being able to use fire station toilet facilities, rest areas and take on some light refreshments.

These new dynamic activation points have been chosen to help improve response times to patients.

An initial pilot at Frinton and Old Harlow has already proven successful. The extended pilot will now continue until the end of the year.

Assistant Divisional Officer Mark Wilby, ECFRS Project Manager, said: “The facility allows the ambulance service to have more people in the right places when they are needed and should get ambulances to people quicker. It has already been successful in the first two locations so now we are extending the scheme further across the county.”

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Traffic watch for festival weekend

Star-studded lineup for V Festival in brief

With more than 10,000 vehicles expected to arrive at this year’s V Festival, Essex County Council is encouraging motorists to be aware of delays and road closures on the major routes in and around Chelmsford. Monday August 24, could see the heaviest tail backs as up to 50,000 revellers leave the Hylands Park venue.

Consequently, Essex County Council is closing the A414 Three Mile Hill and Greenbury Way from 9pm on Sunday, August 23, to 4pm the following day to minimise possible traffic jams caused by vehicles leaving the festival site. An enforceable 30mph speed limit will be in place from Friday August 21, throughout the weekend and on Monday, to maintain road safety. Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Small Schemes, Cllr Eddie Johnson, said: “Our traffic management team has gained 20 years’ experience of supervising V Festival road movements.” Cllr Johnson added: “We want everybody to enjoy the experience of the festival but we also want them to arrive and travel home safely.

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150,000 expected to head to Hylands Park Chelmsford this weekend

FESTIVAL, sponsored by Virgin Media, is proud to announce the addition of legendary hiphop pioneers, De La Soul to its 20th anniversary line-up. The soulful trio will give crowds a hotly anticipated comeback performance, alongside an eclectic mix of the biggest hit-makers and rising stars of the moment.

Pendulum (DJ set), MNEK, The Coronas, Conor Maynard, Shift K3Y, Sinead Harnett, Seafret, Zac Samuel, James Glover and Jack Savoretti, will complete the line-up of the summer V Festival revellers can look forward to a fantastic lineup A main highlight of the music festival calendar, the VFestival is unique. The and Hozier. De La Soul’s Kelvin Mercer said: “Every event is held at two parks Hylands in time we perform in the UK we get the best reception, Essex and Weston in South Staffordshire simultaneously from the craziest crowds! V Festival 2015 is going to be which share the same bill; artists perform at one location the biggest rave of the year, so we’re looking forward to Saturday (August 22) and then swap on Sunday (August being on that stage and joining the party!”

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Nick Jonas commented: “I’m honoured to join such an More than 150,000 fans will get the chance to see incredible line up at the 20th anniversary of V Festival. the newly announced acts perform across the weekend, My fans have been very supportive of my new music so as they join Calvin Harris, Kasabian, Sam Smith, The I’m really excited to perform for them at one of the UK’s Script, Stereophonics, Ellie Goulding and Spotify’s most greatest festivals.” More details: Vfestival.com. sought-after names of 2015, George Ezra, James Bay

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n CITYDIVERSIONS FESTIVAL This September CITYdiversions Festival of arts and entertainment returns to Chelmsford. Catch some of the best professional street performers/artists as they descend on Chelmsford City Centre on Saturday September 19, and Sunday 20, in South Woodham Ferrers Town Centre.

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Supporters of Wickford’s ‘Action Park’ launch new petition to get it reopened

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n NEW FITNESS REWARD APP A new fitness reward app, Bounts, aims to get members exercising for at least 20-minutes a day. You can earn points (Bounts) which can be turned into credits to reap rewards by entering fitness venues, such as gym facilities (in Essex), by tracking activity on apps such as Fitbit, RunKeeper, MapMy Fitness etc and by recording activity via web enabled gym equipment from providers such as Life Fitness and Technogym. All this activity is recorded via clever GPS and Bluetooth technology in your phone. Bounts is free to download. For more information visit www.bounts.it.

game consoles.”

MOTOCROSS Another young supporter and champion is Motocross enthusiast Joe Hawkes, just one of the age 8, even wrote to the council to many supporters stress his sadness at the closure of rallying to reopen the Off the park.

Road Action Park situated “I have ADHD and have always on the A127, wickford. found school difficult. If I was good Dylan Woodcock, 15, and my teacher was happy with my rides for a Motocross Team work, Mum and Dad would reward Green Monster Energy me with ‘Bike Time,’ says Joe. Kawasaki UK. It is one of “On my bike I feel free and happy. the biggest youth teams Dylan Woodcock It’s tiring having to drive two hours in the UK for Motocross. to the nearest track. As I can’t get He used to trained at the any regular practice my riding hasn’t Off Road Action Park improved at all. I wish Action Park track which was closed would reopen so I can have lots of

by Basildon Council on fun again.”

May 13 this year, due to it The park offered a huge selection running without planning of activities such as army assualt permission for seven years course, mx tracks, archery, quad and green belt issues. bikes, 4x4 driving, rally buggies, I have been riding clay pigeon shooting, paintball motocross bikes since tournament, paintball target shooting I was three years old,” and had a high ropes course.

Dylan explains. “At the Basildon council clearly need time I started, there was Bikes at the Action Park to rethink the need for an outdoor nowhere local to ride and activity centre to help keep kids train. It made it hard for active and off the streets, that is why we are behind me to practice before the races with my Dad having the campaign to reopen Action Park. to spend lots of money to go to a motocross track If you think the park should be reopened miles away from home. When the Off Road Action and you want to support the cause, please join Park opened it made a great difference to our lives.” the petition on the website www.change.org/p/ Dylan adds: Off Road Action Park is a place that basildon-council-keep-action-park-open or visit gave kids my age something to do and kept hem www.actionpark.co.uk for more details. out of trouble and off the streets or away from their

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Design for life Celia Sawyer is perhaps the most glamorous interior designer on the television. With her Hollywood smile, blonde tresses and unique dress sense.

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ELIA is the Founder of exclusive Knightsbridge interior design company Celia Sawyer Luxury Interiors, which boasts a portfolio across the globe. As a dealer both on and off the big screen, Celia collects art and collectables and has an extensive client base for which she sources rare and beautiful objects, buying and selling for world renowned sporting personalities, celebrities and entrepreneurs, to some of the most influential development companies in the world.

She first appeared on our screens as one of the best known stars of Channel 4’s prime-time series ‘Four Rooms’. It was this programme, now in its fourth series, which propelled Celia into the limelight and television arena.

Following on from the success of Four Rooms, Celia was selected by the BBC to host a new factual prime-time, entertainment show for BBC one, titled Your Home in Their Hands, which debuted in September 2014. This programme sees amateur designers take over people’s homes across the UK for a make-over, often with a twist.

With a growing fan base Celia continues to juggle the dynamic world of television and her own successful interior design business. As a self-made multi-millionaire businesswoman she is inundated with mail from

people from all walks of life, giving advice on everything from growing or starting a business to how to keep in shape. Her passion is to find ways to help inspire individuals and businesses to achieve their ultimate goals, as she is a prime example that you can turn your dreams into a reality.

Over the last decade has built up a hugely successful luxury interior design company, not only decorating clients’ homes, hotels and bars but also buying pieces which will fit into their growing private collections. Celia Sawyer Luxury Interiors boasts a portfolio across the world, from luxury mansions, penthouses, beach villas, aviation and show homes.

Away from the world of business Celia is a mother of two who enjoys family life and keeping fit – something incredibly important to Celia. Charity also plays a significant role in her life being an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and the face of the British Heart Foundation furniture and electrical stores, where she is a committee member for the charity’s prestigious Tunnel of Love event.

We spoke to Celia to find out more about her interior design business and just how she sums up her style!

How did you get into interior design?

By fluke actually. I saved to buy a flat in London and then eventually added another floor onto it. The interior wowed a few people and they started to ask me to do theirs. I didn’t have formal training, but always had interest in interiors from a young age.

Have you always had an eye for style?

I’ve always been quite artistic but I think my style developed over a period of time. I read a lot of books to get ideas, look at nature, get inspired by clothing, textures and lighting and the more you do the more ideas you gather for your next scheme.

What is the highlight of your career?

Winning the Inspiration Awards for Women.

What is the most eccentric request style wise you have had from a customer?

To gold leaf a wall in a private house interspersing it with crystals! it was in the bar which allows a bit of eccentricity however they also wanted to find some real rubies to dramatise the look.

They keep evolving.

Sometimes I prefer neutrals such as ivories and bronzes and sometimes I love using turquoises with golds it really depends on the project and the type of location it is situated in.

You look amazing how do you keep looking so good?

Thank you. I work hard at exercise. I started excersising about 25 years ago and have never stopped. I do something pretty much every day. I think it is important for the mind as well as the body. As hard as it is its worth the two hours of pain.

How would you describe your style?

Classical contemporary glamour, with a good practical element

You are soon launching a jewellery collection. Tell us more about it?

It is taking a bit longer than first hoped however I knew nothing about the process. I want it to reflect what I do - so very glamorous, a mix of textures, looking luxurious but not costing the earth, and of course with a quirky twist

What is your favourite colour scheme?

Tell us about your charity work for the Princes Trust and

British Heart Foundation?

This is so worthwhile. I have mentored at the Princes Trust to young people about careers and also at various schools. I do a lot of different charity work such as offering my home in Barbados to raise money in Auction for charities which is great when you hear things like they’ve bought a bus for disabled children.

I also work on the Tunnel of Love Committee at the moment with the BHF and I have been their Homes and interiors expert for a few years now, which means I visit their stores and show support and awareness for the good work they do.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Being with my children, relaxing if possible and going out for nice meals - I love eating out.

Catch Celia on Four Rooms every Wednesday on More4. For more information on celebrity interior designer Celia Sawyer, visit www. celiasawyer.com

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Things to do Bank Holiday

Get crafty

Craft in Focus is taking centre stage with their contemporary craft and design fair this August Bank Holiday within the RHS Garden at Hyde Hall, Chelmsford.

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HE event will showcase over 100 of the very best contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK and will give the public the opportunity to view and purchase direct from talented designer makers who have a real passion for the work that they create.

Craft In Focus has always been at the forefront of promoting the best designer makers and they stage three events throughout the year at RHS venues which have become

very popular amongst visitors. At Hyde Hall, visitors will be able to

visit the craft fair whilst also enjoying a garden of inspirational beauty with sweeping panoramas.

All exhibitors have designed and made the work that they display and have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design,

as well as outstanding technical ability. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street.

Also included within this event are exhibitors selling delicious food products and an archery demonstration by a local company

who handcraft longbows and arrows.

Don’t miss this stunning event to explore what the UK’s professional designer makers have to offer.

Open daily from 10am-5pm.

More details: craftinfocus.com or call 01622 747 325.

For more details on RHS Garden Hyde Hall, including admission prices see www.rhs.org. uk/Hyde Hall.

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y weekend (August 28 -31) will be demonstrating the art of Archery, get close to the Birds of Prety and watch a thrilling flying display. More details: hedinghamcastle. co.uk

Throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend there are various events taking place not far from our own doorstep. Here’s a few of our favourites...

THE BIG BANG

This Bank Holiday (August 29-31) the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey have a pyrotechnical-tastic programme of family friendly activities planned. Chock full of mad experiments, rocket launches and explosions;

and Monday August 30 and 31 it will stand alongside the Hop Garden at Kent Life to commemorate the contribution that gypsies have made to the growing of hops in Kent. For more details: kentlife.org or call 01622 763936.

FOODIE FABULOUS

the 170 acre site will be alive with super science, cool cannons and big bangs.

Catch up with Professor Nitrate in the outdoor arena, who will be up to his old tricks mixing up chemicals, blowing things up and seeing how far he can fire projectiles and rockets. Have a go at making and firing compressed air rockets, racing water pressure propelled track rockets and watch black power rockets fired high into the sky by RGM’s very own Rocket Scientists. For more details: royalgunpowdermills.com

HISTORY ON SHOW

For something slighly more sedate, feast your eyes over an original gypsy caravan, considered to be more than 100 years old.

This historic gem will take pride of place at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park over the Bank Holiday weekend after being painstakingly restored and brought back to life by volunteers.

The caravan, had been on display at the popular visitor attraction near Maidstone for many years before being ‘retired’ into storage in 2008. It is now ready to be admired again and on Bank Holiday Sunday

Head on down to the Clacton-onSea Food and Drink Festival taking place at Marine Parade West on both Saturday and Sunday (August 29-30). The festival is set on the beautiful West Greensward and is a short walking distance from the pier and the main town centre. An array of refreshments are in abundance from real ale, a cider bar, juice, chilled lagers, champagne and wine to a jug of Pimms to enjoy with your food or simply just relax in the bar area and enjoy the free entertainment and music all day. Free celebrity chefs’ kitchen demonstrations will take place with top tips on how to cook some wonderful dishes. For more details: clactonfoodanddrinkfestival. co.uk

SEASIDE SPECTACULAR

Also taking place in Clacton on Sea is the Clacton Airshow though a couple of days earlier on

Thursday August 27 and Friday 28. This is the 24th year of the seaside town’s overhead seafront spectacle.

More than 200,000 people are expected to travel to Essex’s Sunshine Coast to

watch breathtaking displays from the Red Arrows, top parachute display team The Tigers and the Chinook helicopter - just a few of the spectacular highlights.

For more details: clactonairshow.com

SHIPSHAPE

Two world famous Tall Ships will be heading to Greenwich over the August bank holiday. MBNA Thames Clippers (thamesclippers. com) is offering package tickets to enjoy a trip along the Thames to explore the ships. Day trippers will be able to explore the decks and rigging of the Santa Maria Manuela all the way from Portugal and the Dar Mlodziezy from Poland.

Guides will be stationed around the walking route offering fun stories about life at sea and the history of the imposing ships. Tall Ship Island will be located nearby Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The walking route will take visitors around both boats in an hour before heading back to the MBNA Thames Clippers vessel for the return trip.

The package includes return travel from either Greenwich or London Bridge City pier, one hour to explore the Tall Ships starts at £10 per child and £20 per adult.

the Ragroof Players and a number of classic cars and period military vehicles. For more details: discoverlavenham. co.uk.

ARTS FESTIVAL

This three-day event (August 29-31) is choc full of music, street theatre, dance and more. The Ramsgate PRETTY AS A Festival, themed around PICTURE 1815 has something for all In the heart of one of ages and interests. Many the country’s prettiest of the featured artists/ villages (with over 300 listed JOUSTING acts involved are paying buildings!), the Lavenham KNIGHTS homage to this fascinating Carnival commences on A history lesson awaits era of Ramsgate’s history Monday August 31, with a on Sunday August 30 and and celebrating it with procession that leaves the Monday 31 at Hedingham music. Highlights include Market Place at 12 noon Castle when The Knights of a performance by London/ and leads the crowds to the Middle England return for Brighton-based choir, a Carnival/Recreation grounds, some spectacular jousting performance by Nell Bryden on Bridge Street Road. This action. Bold and bright Radio 2 favourite and zany year’s Carnival has a 1940s costumes accompanied street theatre act The Honk theme, so the procession by stunts such as saddle Project bringing a reminder will include floats carrying falls, drags and rearing of seaside holidays gone by. people dressed as war time horses make this a show to Don’t miss the night time evacuees, the home guard, remember. Surrounding it all Sticky People Parade which the armed forces, land girls will be a bustling arena full and the civil defence force. of craft stalls, a range of food makes it way to the beach CIF_Hyde_Hall_160x130_CIF_Hyde_Hall_160x130 24/07/2015 14:57 Page and a1huge bonfire. More The floats will be joined by and a host of entertainment! details: visitthanet.co.uk. the Diamond Majorettes, The Norfolk Longbowmen Centre. For more details: burystedmundsfestivals.com

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Purchase direct from the very best artists and craftmakers in the UK who have a real passion for the work they create.

Not all Craft Fairs are the same!

Have you discovered the Craft in Focus event at this venue yet?

Craft & Design Fair

CELEBRITY CHEFS

Two of television’s regular chefs will be the stars of the show at the Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend - August 30-31. Galton Blackiston and Ed Baines will each headline on one day of the two day event.

Galton Blackiston, who is a regular on BBC’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, and has also appeared on TV food shows including ‘Market Kitchen’ and ‘Great British Menu’ will top the bill on Sunday 30th August. The 2015 Festival will be the fourth to be held.

With different offerings throughout the town centre including a Farmers’ Market, cooking demonstrations and a beach in the arc Shopping

RHS Garden

HYDE HALL 28-31 August

Admission to Garden also gives admission into Fair 10am - 5pm Daily • Garden closes 6pm • Held in marquees Free Garden entry for RHS Members and one Member guest

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N the past 12 months, according to Google, searches for ‘knitting for beginners’ has increased by 250% and in the last year alone John Lewis sold enough yarn to go around the world twice. But even with this increase in popularity, most crafts such as sewing, crochet and knitting have tended to be solitary activities taking place in the confines of the home. However this isn’t the case anymore, as Stitchtopia offers the opportunity for

Stitchtopia, a specialist craft-holiday provider, has responded to the growth in the popularity of crafts in recent years, by providing a series of stunning holidays for craft lovers, says Hannah Brown

individuals to indulge in their love of craft and meet like-minded others who share their passion, while at the same time exploring inspiring and beautiful destinations around the world.

Each holiday provided by Stitchtopia is different, but the focus is always on perfecting the chosen craft by learning from well-known top crafting experts, who will accompany the holiday makers on the trip and will conduct workshops where they will share their expertise to help the holiday makers improve upon their skills in the craft. All this will be provided, while staying in lovely hotels and experiencing the best of what each country has to offer.

With more and more people discovering and

embracing their creative sides, Stitchtopia is expanding the amount of overseas tours it offers and has launched a number of new holidays.

Iceland is renowned for its love of knitting and the tour operator is offering two tours in October 2015.

On these five day tours, holiday makers will not only get the chance to attend workshops with knitting experts such as Hélène Magnússon and Nicki Trench, they will also be able to visit places such as the Hand Knitting Association of Iceland and the Arbaejarsafn Open Air Museum in Reykjavik amongst enjoying the best sights Iceland has to offer. Prices for this trip start at £1,849pp, which includes return flights between London and Reykjavik and five nights’ accommodation.

For those who love to sew and quilt there will be a new tour to India in March 2016 with

Karen Hellaby, an internationally renowned quilting teacher and a prolific author of quilting books and articles, who will conduct workshops to share her knowledge

Set sail for a mini cruise recommends Mike Pickup

Far from being just a means of getting from here to there, many modern ferries are like cruise ships, packed with great restaurants, entertainment and comfortable cabins. So, if you fancy sampling the sea life or are looking for a short break with a difference, here’s a selection of what’s on offer. Cars optional!

Viva Espana!

Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to both Santander and Bilbao. This mini-cruise takes 24 hours but time will fly by on board the luxurious ships. There’s a choice of eateries; light bites are available from bars and cafes, there’s a good self service restaurant and for a more sophisticated experience, there’s fine dining too.

You can take in a movie,

have a dip in the pool, shop ‘til you drop or relax in the sunshine with a good book.

For kids there’s a play area, video games and childfriendly restaurants.

Cabins range from twins and doubles to four berth family rooms. There are accessible cabins for those with disabilities and even pet-friendly accommodation.

All cabins have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and are available throughout your journey.

Fancy staying a night or two in Spain before returning? Make your own arrangements or try one of Brittany Ferries’ holiday offers.

Stretching out around the bay, Santander has excellent beaches and restful gardens, ideal for

relaxation. Bilbao, a few miles inland, has undergone a dramatic transformation.

The area occupied by the old iron industries has been replaced with modern accommodation and the stunning Guggenheim museum. Marvel at the huge

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filmed. Prices for this 12 night holiday start from £3,795pp, which includes travel, museum visits, workshops and accommodation costs.

For textile enthusiasts Stitchtopia

and expertise. This wonderful tour takes in the rich colour of Indian textiles and includes visits to The Calico Museum of Textiles and the National Institute of Design. The

current skills.

Stitchtopia has worked hard to create trips that are perfect for the rising number of people who are indulging in the joys of crafts and providing them with the opportunity to improve their skills, while at the same time creating the chance for the individuals to meet new people and explore stunning destinations around the world.

For further details on the trips being offered by Stitchtopia, or to book a place, head to the Arena Travel website at www.arenatravel. com/our-holidays/stitchtopia.

holiday makers will also be able to visit Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai, as well as having the chance to see where The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies were

by ferry, metal tulips, the 12m high flower puppy and other street art even without going in.

No visit to this part of Spain would be complete without sampling Pintxos, the local and very social equivalent of tapas. The process works on trust. Go to the bar, order

is offering a trip to Peru in March 2016, providing a unique insight into the rich history and culture of this Latin American country.

On this two week holiday, visitors will receive guided tours of the cities of Lima and Cusco and be given the opportunity to visit Lake Titicaca and the world famous Inca site of Machu Picchu. Janice Gunner, a UK quilt and textile artist, will conduct a patchwork workshop to share her expertise in the craft and help the holiday makers improve their

a glass of the good and inexpensive local wine and choose your food. Keep the ‘spikes’ (pintxos) that hold them together and when you are ready to leave, pay for what you have had.

Brittany Ferries offers Santander cruise & stay breaks from £164 per person.

For more information go to www.brittanyferries.com/ offers/ or call 0871 244 1400

Going Dutch

Stena Lines offers two sailings a day from Harwich to the Hook of Holland so you can choose between daytime and overnight sailings for the six hour crossing. Stena’s super-ferries offer a la carte and casual dining, a bar, cinema, and a sun deck where you can relax and enjoy the sea air. Kids are

well catered for with many kids’ favourite items on the menu, plus a play area and a basketball court to keep them occupied. There are over 500 en-suite cabins with designer beds, flat screen TVs, de-luxe shower fittings and, in ‘Captain Class’ cabins, a free mini-bar.

Want to stay a little longer?

Amsterdam, Antwerp and Utrecht are within reach and if you don’t fancy driving you can take advantage of the Rail and Sail deal. Costing from £49, this provides you with a train journey from any

Abellio Greater Anglia station, for example Colchester, to Harwich.

Then an onward journey in Holland to stations on the NS rail system such as Rotterdam and The Hague. Hotel packages are also available offering savings of up to 20%. Adult fares from £36.50 each way, children (4-15 yrs), £18.25 each way. For more information www. stenaline.co.uk or call 0844 770 7070

The Scottish Connection

The islands off the north coast of Scotland offer an unforgettable mixture of amazing scenery, culture and history. Northlink Ferries offers a unique opportunity to experience all this, together with a chance to try out your sea legs, and fresh air doesn’t come much fresher!

There are nightly sailings from Aberdeen to Lerwick in

Shetland – with four of these sailings going via Orkney’s capital, Kirkwall. Take your time, there’s so much to see.

Whilst on Orkney, visit the Standing Stones of Stenness, a Neolithic monument built between 5,400 and 4,500 years ago. The village of Skara Brae was inhabited from roughly 3,180BC to 2,500BC, making it older than the Pyramids, yet these stone-built houses had furniture such as cupboards, dressers, seats and central fireplaces, even primitive toilets and drainage.

See the wartime Churchill Barriers built largely

by Italian prisoners of war, and the beautiful Italian Chapel they constructed for their worship.

There are so many unique things to see you might stay longer than intended.

Lerwick is Shetland’s capital. Developed in the 17th and 18 centuries it has many shops, restaurants and attractions for visitors such as Fort Charlotte, dating back to 1665, and the bronze age Clickimin Broch.

Travelling in style and comfort, Northlink’s ferries offer a cinema, bars, restaurants, shops and free internet access. For a touch of luxury why not book the Magnus lounge? There are a range of two and four berth cabins on board or you can opt for a sleeping pod.

At just £18 they resemble an oversized airline seat with a large table, adjustable lighting and a USB socket.

Once reclined, you can sleep without intruding on the space of the person behind. www.northlinkferries.co.uk or call 0845 6000 449.

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become a fully-fledged owner-occupier With 16 years of lettings industry experience, and five years working for Belvoir, 30-year old Keeley Taylor was the perfect candidate to take over as franchisee of the Belvoir Lettings Franchise in Basildon. She is now director of Belvoir Basildon which covers the territories of Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea. Her loyalty to the Belvoir brand and love for all things lettings meant that she elected to take over the business when the franchise became available.

“It really felt like the right step for me when I was offered the chance to become the Franchisee,” she explains, “having worked at the office in Basildon since 2006 (primarily when it was known as ‘Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010).

The company initially started nine years ago and it was just the director and me at that time. We had no properties and strived to create and grow a client-base. Since then the business has grown tremendously.”

Keeley’s contacts have held her in good stead. “I’ve worked at the office for so long so I have some great relationships with the existing

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So you want a home... that costs around £750,000 Fiona Brandhorst finds three fabulous homes with a price tag of around £750,000

room leads to a raised dining room and the snug opens onto the living room. A conservatory opens on to the garden with far-reaching views to the Nazeing Park House estate. There are three bedrooms on the first floor with an en suite to the master, as well as a family bathroom.

The well-established gardens extend to around a quarter-of-an-acre, with various outbuildings including a garage, stable and

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spacious store room. The cottage is around three miles from Broxbourne’s mainline station (London Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale for connections to London underground) and about five miles from the M25 Junction 26 at Waltham Abbey.

PRICE £730,000 Selling agent: Hetheringtons 01992 440000

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Polstead Farm, Bures oozes charm and period features, a striking four-bedroom detached Grade II listed farmhouse which enjoys an idyllic setting within the Stour Valley on the north Essex borders. With its exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and leaded windows, the property has been beautifully modernised to provide a gracious family home. There are three reception rooms with the open, dual-aspect kitchen/ breakfast room being of particular note, with its terracotta tiled flooring throughout and feature wattle-and-daub exposed timberwork.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has a triple-aspect and en suite bathroom. There are three other double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, there is parking for several cars, a car port and detached barn, utility room and workshop. Equestrian facilities include

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Set back from the road, this classic mockTudor, semi-detached family home features an open-plan sitting room and dining area with mood LED lighting, swish kitchen/ breakfast room with granite work surfaces, breakfast bar and adjoining utility room to the ground floor. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the rear of the property there is a landscaped garden with terrace, raised water feature and summer house, while to the front there is parking for up to three cars. Coppice Row is ideally located for the amenities of Theydon Bois, and is approximately halfa-mile from Theydon Bois Underground station on the Central Line with trains to Liverpool Street in just over half an hour.

PRICE: £750,000 Selling agent: Hetheringtons 01992 815314

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six stables and a tack room. The gardens and paddocks extend to around 5.68 acres.

Nearby Bures station has rush trains to London Liverpool Street in around 1 hour and 15 minutes changing at Marks Tey. PRICE: £750,000 Selling agent: David Burr 01206 263007

3 Staying the course King Harold’s Cottage is found to the southwest corner of Nazeing’s historic Common in an area of considerable rural appeal, enjoying beautiful views to the rear over the adjoining golf course. The chocolate-box cottage is said to date from the 17th century, providing beautifully presented accommodation which retains much of its original character and period charm. The cottage-style kitchen has an adjoining utility room, while the sitting

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Awards, has a national reputation for building executive homes of quality. With Astwood Gate, it has taken a superb location off Herbert Road in Emerson Park and created a cul-de-sac of just three detached, five-bedroom properties.

The last for sale is Plot 2, ‘Montagu House’, a three-storey home with a triple garage. It is

With quartz worktops in the kitchen and utility room, an range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher, coffee machine and two fridge-freezers, and a tap providing instant running steaming hot and filtered cold water, the kitchen is brilliantly and stylishly equipped.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is a luxuriously appointed oasis, with a dressing room and an en suite with twin basins, separate shower and bath - and a recessed TV for the bath! There’s also a family bathroom on this floor, though two of the other three bedrooms each have an en suite shower room too. On the second floor is another en suite bedroom, a study, shower room and large games room.

priced at £1.75million, with a special offer to the buyer pay their stamp duty paid, or accept their current home in a part exchange deal.

Regional sales manager Michelle Relton says: “This final home has the build quality

The development is one mile from Hornchurch town centre and within easy reach of Upminster and Romford. Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres are just 11 and 16 miles away respectively.

and attention to detail you would expect from a CALA home, as well as luxury features including a sumptuous master bedroom suite with an adjoining dressing room and contemporary en suite – ideal at the end of

Commuters will appreciate the excellent transport links, with Emerson Park station 12 minutes’ walk away, with connections to the Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street lines, and the M25 is just five miles away.

a busy day. There is also a spacious games room on the second floor – perfect for teenage children to make their own.”

Accommodation stretches to over 4,200 sq ft, so it gives the busy family plenty of privacy as well as some spacious rooms to enjoy together. It’s a great party home too, with an impressive kitchen/breakfast family room that opens out onto the patio, and a variety of reception rooms for entertaining.

There are a number of excellent schools nearby including Ardleigh Green Junior School, Emerson Park Secondary School (co-educational) and Campion School (for boys), as well as Goodrington and Raphael independent schools.

Viewings of this home are available by appointment only.

Find out more at www.cala.co.uk; 01708 473500

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have quickly snapped up the 62 stunning apartments with only three apartments left with one month to official handover.

The John Lewis furnished Show Apartment with touches of London scenes, has enticed commuters keen for a more tranquil lifestyle with the business district of the City in easy reach.

Local artwork kindly donated from Chelmer Fine Art, Chelmsford takes the spotlight on the Show Apartment walls with the River Thames and cultural snapshots.

In addition to the many benefits of living in Century Tower, with Virgin Active next door and a free one week

membership for every purchaser, you have your new lifestyle at your fingertips.

Prices from ÂŁ285,500 for a two bedroom with balcony, with high gloss kitchen and porcelanosa tiles.

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Get into the groove with this great line-up of homes close to this weekend’s V Festival in Hylands Park, says Fiona Brandhorst

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room. To the first floor there is the family bathroom and five-bedrooms with and en suite to the master bedroom.

Externally there is a wide frontage, private drive leading to an integral double garage with both side and rear gardens.

The property is located approximately three miles south of Chelmsford within the school catchment area for Beehive Lane Community Primary School and Great Baddow High School.

Price: £600,000 Selling agent: Fenn Wright 01245 292100

Set in the highly sought-after, picturesque village of Writtle, within a private gated development of just two properties, is this impressive five-bedroom detached family home. The property was designed and built by Cromwell Homes and has been upgraded to an exceptionally high standard and backs onto open fields. Features include a striking hallway,

BARN TO DANCE To the front of the house, the block-paved drive provides ample parking and a double garage. The side garden features a koi pond with raised decking and patio area leading to a lawn and summer house. A beautiful area for entertaining is to the rear comprising a patio with hot tub and pergola with mature wisteria and grape wines.

There is easy access to the A12 and Chelmsford where trains to London take 35 minutes.

Price: £580,000 Selling agent: William H Brown 01245 262266

spacious lounge, luxury kitchen/diner, three luxury en suites and a family bathroom. Outside there is a double garage and huge rear garden with fantastic views over open farmland.

Trains services to London Liverpool Street take 35 minutes from Chelmsford which is just 2.5 miles from Writtle. Buses run every 30 minutes to the station from the village.

Price: £1.175million

BUILT FOR SOUND Ideal for budding rock stars, this five double-bedroom family home comes with a built-in studio space to the ground floor.

Occupying a private mews position, near to Galleywood

Selling agent: Beresfords 01245 807302

receptions, an orangery, a detached double garage with games room above and a further detached studio/annex.

The property will appeal to horse lovers as it also includes

LIGHT FANTASTIC Immaculately presented, this four-bedroom detached family home is on a secluded corner plot in a sought-after cul-de-sac location. The property offers a contemporary kitchen-diner featuring touchscreen underfloor heating and a handy wine chiller. There is a spacious lounge with French doors to the garden and a utility room to the ground floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, with an en suite to master bedroom, and a family bathroom with tiled flooring inset with LED lights.

Thought to date back to the 1930s, this traditional family home has been improved and extended over recent years.

Positioned in idyllic grounds of around two acres, the property offers five spacious bedrooms, four generous

excellent equestrian facilities which can be accessed from a separate entrance to the west of the plot and could therefore be used as livery if preferred. A detached three-bay stable block and tack room along with a hay barn and further storage barn are all located adjacent to the post and rail

Common nature reserve, the well-planned accommodation is arranged over two floors comprising three reception rooms, studio, study, kitchen/breakfast room and utility

paddock. A further three acres of premium pasture land can be rented if required. Chelmsford mainline train station is a nine-minute drive away.

Price: £1.45million Selling agent: Beresfords 01245 807265

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Eight unique Grade II listed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom barns converted to a high specification, retaining many original features.

All properties have private gardens with plots 1, 2 and 8 having the added benefit of a paddock.

‘The Barns’ Merton Grange is situated in an idyllic rural location on the edge of Gamlingay in South Cambridgeshire. The approach is via a private drive with far reaching views either side across fields.

Specification includes: A range of contemporary and traditional kitchens  Stoves Richmond 900EI Stainless Steel Range Cooker*  Stainless Steel Cooker Hood  Integrated Neff appliances  Integrated Prima wine cooler Utility rooms (not applicable to plot 3) come with either a washer/dryer or washing machine and tumble dryer  Bathroom and En-Suites have contemporary bathrooms with Ideal Standard Sanitaryware and are fully tiled with Porcelanosa tiles 

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 Floors are finished with Porcelanosa floor tiles to Kitchen, Utility, Bathroom, En-suite, Cloakrooms and Carpets to all other areas*  Oak panelled internal doors with pewter finished door handles  Built in wardrobes to most bedrooms – please refer to sales layouts – with oak panelled doors and pewter finished door handles  Air Source Heating, offering reduced running costs, with under floor heating to all ground floor areas and radiators to upper floor rooms with 5 year service and warranty package.

*Where possible we will be able to offer buyers variations and choices on the internal finishes, although the availability of this will depend upon the stage of construction that each property has reached when a reservation is made. For full specification details please see the brochure.

Tel : 01923 251799 Email: sales@leavalleyhomes.co.uk www.leavalleyhomes.co.uk

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Now, the site is being transformed by developer Bellway, which is building a

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New homes are transforming part of an historic site and a Chelmsford icon

collection of contemporary apartments and houses there. Named Marconi Evolution as a salute to the world’s

first wireless factory, the development will also feature landscaped public spaces, cycleways and gardens for the enjoyment of all residents.

Already, the development has proved popular with both owner-occupiers and investors. Its central location seems perfect for a diverse range of would-be residents: it’s within an easy walk of everything from the station and shopping centre to two grammar schools and Anglia Ruskin University business school, so there’s immediate appeal to commuters, families, students and even downsizers.

Local agent Balgores Property Group’s research has found

A photo from the fac

tory’s yard

property price appreciation at around 19% in Chelmsford over the past year and rents rising 4-5%, so the attraction

Prices at Bellway’s Marconi Evolution start at £196,995

for buy-to-let investors is also clear.

Divisional sales manager for Bellway Homes Essex, Gemma Bannister, says: “The extensive development and the

units, integrated appliances, gas central heating, builtin wardrobes and en suite shower rooms to the master

Crossrail effect too is having an impact and boosting house

suites, and white sanitaryware and chrome fittings to the

prices in the area. Investors are also jumping in quickly as they see rental values are more affordable for renters than in

bathrooms and en suites.

The sales and marketing suite at Marconi Evolution is

central London yet the returns are potentially greater.”

open daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm, with late night opening

Prices at Marconi Evolution currently start from £196,995 for a one-bedroom apartment. For that, expect an open-

on Tuesday and Thursdays until 7.00pm.

Find out more at www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/essex/

plan kitchen/living/dining area and modern fitted kitchen

marconi-evolution; 01245 269208

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King’sMaiden over Tpeach S SECRET ESSEX rue to a rock-star lifestyle, this historic

property, owned since the 1980s by Steve Harris, the bassist of Iron Maiden, offers a fantastic variety of facilities

Right up your

for entertaining on a grand scale – including its own pub! street?

As wellare as aworth bespoke indoor heated Properties situated on “Lanes” swimming pool with unique handover £100,000 more than those on a ‘Street’ painted tiles and according to new research by Barclays wall murals, there’s

that 64% of Londoners use the Tube Rock legend Steve Harris of Iron Maiden calls time on his Essex mansion, Sheering Hallto get to

a split-levelThe galleried recording by studio, cinema room Mortgages. data, generated findings and private and fully equipped pub, The Horse and Cart, provided by property specialists Hometrack,

Time is running out to buy a highquality new Redrow home in Lexden Sheering Hall is an eight-bedroom medieval country house

complete ale on tap! theaddress grounds you’ll find a floodshows thatwith the first line of In your lit tennis court and football pitch. really can say something about the value of

your home. ofHomes around sqcome ft full character and period features. on11,000 “Lanes” inof with a incethere its offi cialbeen launch in on the site everything It’s Grade II listed: has a house since in between,” she says. “They resounding victory at an average property January, sales have been brisk all recognise that the development offers a the Domesday Book and parts than of thethe house date back to value of £245,906 (22% higher at Redrow’s King’s Park, a winning combination of high-specification 1427. average), homes on “Streets” national development of 31 homes in homes in a sought-after village location with Surrounding entrance hall with its exposed beams come towards thethe bottom of the list, with the village of Lexden, just west good local amenities and strong commuter and open fireplace are the three main reception rooms. The properties averaging £142,374 (29% under of Colchester.

Now, just seven links.

These factors have helped make King’s sitting roomaverage and drawing both fine detail and the national – and aroom whole 42%have lower homes remain for sale – five houses and two Park a success and now that availability character with floor-to-ceiling, oak-panelled walls and high than “Lanes”) across the UK. apartments – so opportunities to buy a peach is limited we’re encouraging would-be ceilings with ornate cornicing.

The drawing room boasts Just “Ways” and of a behind home at“Lanes” the siteare arethe now limited. homeowners to contact us without delay.” a grand with wooden carved fireplace with wood burner. The “Roads”, average values £218,742 With prices ranging fromof£278,995 to With everything from a two-bedroom kitchen benefits from aby four-oven Aga and raised breakfast and £212,717, followed and £674,995, there’s plenty “Closes” of variety, however, apartment to three- and four-bedroom area, and at from the kitchen there is access to the playroom, “Avenues” £204,964 and £192,344. which is bound to interest a diverse range of homes available, there are also two crucial boot room and utility area.

Regionally, the biggest dividesales between expensive at schemes £309,415on followed by “Drives” buyers, says Kerry Jenkins, director assistance offer from Redrow.at From theprices entrance hall,inthe main wood-panelled staircase street name occurs the South East £246,517.

Which just goes to prove the for Redrow Homes (Eastern).

The Help to Buy scheme is openthat to all leads up to the first floor to are the an principal bedroom, dressing where properties on “Lanes” average only “way” really is Essex!

“King’s Park continues to attract a good buyers on properties under £600,000, room and enmore suiteexpensive bathroom.

There areon seven further of £137,145 than those mix of purchasers ranging from first-time offering the chance to buy with a 5% deposit bedrooms, athe family andwhich threealso shower Go rooms as and commute east “Streets”.

Eastbathroom of England, buyers In to growing families, downsizers and thanks to a government-backed equity loan well as staff accommodation.

Additionally there is a separate Londoners spend over a year of their lives includes parts of Essex, “Ways” are the most

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work; over a lifetime, Londoners will spend three-bedroom coach house, a whopping 417 days travelling to and from extensive garaging and workshop. work. Other data from the Greater London Sheering is in aStreet highly Authority shows that Hall Liverpool and sought-after area and occupies Stratford were the 6th and 7th busiest

a secluded position, tube stations in 2014and withrural 73.6million and approximately 35 miles from 59.3million passengers, up 14% and 49% London and 11.6 miles from respectively.

However, the quietest station Stansted Airport.

Nearby was positively peaceful Roding Valley in

stationhad hasonly Zone 4 on Sawbridgeworth the Central Line which direct trains to London Liverpool 260,000 people pass through it during 2014.

Street taking 41 minutes. Bishop’s And breathe.

Stortford is six miles away, of 20% of the property price. This means Redrow’s Hertford Mastermove optionand means they’ll 13 miles Cambridge Happy inlocal Havering work with agents to fi nd a buyer you a lower initial payment and then lower 39 Happy miles. At Home Index forfor Rightmove’s 2015 – and pay their fees, so you won’t have to. monthly mortgage payments, as the loan is The area as offers a wide selection has“Whether placed Havering the fifth happiest you’re an aspiring first time interest-free for five years. of state and private schools place live in the UK. Nearly people buyertoor a homeowner looking25,000 to move up For homeowners struggling to sell their including St distinct Nicholasfactors School, were asked to ladder rank 12 the property we can help makeabout your existing property – or simply wanting Felsted School, Haileybury College, where live including safety, contentment dreamthey move a reality,” adds Jenkins. to avoid the hassle of selling on the open Bishops Stortford College and andThe décor with Havering votedoffi ince asatthe show homes and sales King’s market – a part exchange might be the Heath Mount Prep School.

There are also a number good on the Tube, suggests a new survey from fifth happiest London borough out ofof33.

Park are open from 10.00am to 5.30pm, answer. With this, the housebuilder makes golf courses within driving distance, including the Royal OnePoll TheonWatchHut, whichvaluation, also People weretoalso asked to rate the following Thursday Monday. on offerand based an independent Worlington andstatement: Hanbury Manor. reveals that commuters from the east of the “Generally, the people who live in which if accepted, eliminates a buying chain SheeringatHall has a guide price of £3.95million through capital have the second shortest commute my area are friendly and polite”. Havering Find out more at http://whathou.se/NoUIhJ and allows you to stay in your old home Hamptons International, www.hamptons.co.uk; 27 minutes only by commuters from came in430241 third place in London behind the 01206 until your beaten new one is ready.

Alternatively, 572864 City of London and Richmond upon Thames. the south at 24 minutes. The poll01483 also showed

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ne of the UK’s top conservation

and woodlands. There is also a private gate

architects is selling his magnificent, partly moated

and footpath to the parish church. Twentyfour peacocks are available to buy separately.

former hall house, set in a

“It’s a beautiful, ancient house to live

mature seven-acre setting in Halstead. Once owned by the

in,” Shelton explains, “and because of my training and career, I’m in the fortunate

Fry chocolate family, the Grade II listed property was bought by the parents of the

position of knowing how to restore it

current owner Roderick Shelton in 1970

‘rediscover’ the house from within a mass of

when he was an architectural student.

Stambourne Hall is believed to have been

thorns and brambles. Now it has a look I like to call ‘chocolate-box gothic’.”

properly. After my parents died, I had to

built around 1348, although the original manor house existed before 1088. The stunning home offers two-storey living accommodation with an extensive range of refurbished outbuildings including a huge 45ft thatched barn with a staircase to the first floor – ideal for parties or events subject to planning.

The house itself has an impressive reception hall with shelved drinks cupboard

To the manor born Restored and resplendent, Stambourne Hall is ready for the next generation

The stunning home offers two-storey living accommodation with an extensive range of refurbished outbuildings including a huge 45ft thatched barn with a staircase to the first floor There are number of state and independent primary and secondary schools nearby.

Braintree Station is just over 10 miles away

and open fireplace, three further spacious

the first floor there is a master bedroom

two-hole “thunderbox” or outside toilet, a

and Stansted Airport 14.9 miles.

reception rooms to the ground floor as

suite and four further bedrooms each with

Victorian thatched rotating summerhouse,

well as a contemporary Gaggenau kitchen breakfast room and original scullery. On

original exposed timbers and views across the gardens. The outbuildings include a

stables and a cart lodge. The grounds are predominately meadow with wild flowers

Stambourne Hall has a guide price of £1.65million through Bedfords

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& Stone, restigecCarthy developer CALABritain’s Homes – a leading specialist developer of former WhatHouse? Housebuilder private homes for retirees, is of the Year and a Silver winner of employing a team of no fewer Best Medium Housebuilder at the thanAwards 26 local–construction 2014 WhatHouse? is holding an workers as it shapes its new of exclusive, invitation-only VIPdevelopment preview event apartments on Raglan Road, Frinton-on-Sea. this weekend, where it is unveiling the new Victoria Gardens, which will bring 14 new show home at Foxwood, its new development brandGreat new flatsBritish for over-60s to theOff resort, is The Bake (#GBBO) is back on our screens – in the village of Little Canfield. using the expertise of many local contractors.

Foxwood be an exclusive address,kitchen is ideal for ambitious bakers and thiswill Essex show home A fine summer has seen strong progress at featuring just 12 three-bedroom semithe site, which is expected to welcome its first detached and four-bedroom detached houses. residents in early spring 2016.

The ‘Hatfield’ show house will be open on ocated the sought-after village incorporating quality textured ‘Vevey Lave Michael Hall, sitein manager at McCarthy Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, giving of Aythorpe Roding, about 10 Tortana’ base units with Vitro dark grey and Stone’s North London region, believes house-hunters the first opportunity to see miles northwest of Chelmsford, glass. The kitchen is also fully equipped that local talent is a vital factor in achieving the specification and finish at the scheme is Crest Nicholson’s exclusive with a range of fashionable, integrated the companies ambitious expansion plans first-hand. for the coming years. of five-bedroom collection SMEG appliances, all of which have a good Chris Roads, sales and marketing director “The sheerexecutive importance and value of local homes – Aythorpe eco-rating. This includes two mirror-fronted for CALA Homes North Home Counties, says workforces cannot be underestimated Grange.

Thesimply luxury development is finished electric ovens, an integrated microwave/ interest in the development is strong, even at when comes standards, to housebuilding,” says to the it highest comprising steam oven, integrated dishwasher and a this early “We havebeen already received Hall.

“I’mstage: proud to have ablecladding, to recruit all attractive brickwork and timber five-ring induction hob. an exceptionally high numberemployees of enquiries a team full- and part-time set in a of beautiful rural location. Prices start Under-cabinet LED lighting and white into our new homes at Foxwood and urge from the local area for Victoria Gardens at £885,000. stonework surfaces complete the luxurious those interested to register their inAn Frinton, and in weviewing are actively Aythorpe Grange kitchenrecruiting is the perfect contemporary look, while pull-out recycling interest order to in attend our VIP preview skilled in tradesmen the local as the place for you to re-create yourarea favourite bins are in place to ensure kitchen waste event.” site progresses, including carpenters, Bake Off masterpieces. Incorporating the is disposed of efficiently. A free-standing, The attraction the development the electricians and of plumbers, to name aisfew. latest technologies, you’ll find a modern, American-style fridge-freezer is conveniently high reputation of the district in “Each and every oneUttlesford of the employees, contemporary kitchen equipped with the located within an island in the kitchen, and which it sits and the way thatlaying the location from the construction teams bricks, The new two-bedroom apartments come and fully-fitted kitchens with integrated latest appliances for maximum energyis perfect for coping with family-sized food gives buyers a perfect work-life balance, to the sales teams in the office, plays an says from the company’s Platinum Range, where appliances. Each property also has a number efficiency and lower running costs. storage.

Roads: homes at Foxwood are ideal active “The role in turning the McCarthy and for the specification has been raised to include of emergency call points. The properties are Designed by Commodore Kitchens, Find out more at www.crestnicholson.com/ families and downsizers looking for a lowStone vision into a reality.” underfloor heating, oak-veneered doors located just moments from Frinton’s seafront. they are finished to a high specification aythorpegrange ; 01279 216907 maintenance lifestyle in a rural location, but

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Local talent is creating new retirement property in Frinton-on-Sea

which acts as theissocial hub of the entire The ‘Hatfield’ a four-bedroom house which scheme, where neighbours can meetlayout, each set offers a contemporary open-plan other, and friends and family.

There’s out over three floors. The property also features a a concierge, can help residents with fully fittedwho kitchen/breakfast room, a sitting errands and ensure the smooth running of room, study and WC on the ground floor; the development. master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two Elaine Stratford, sales and marketing further bedrooms and a family bathroom on director for McCarthy and Stone North the first floor; and another spacious bedroom

on the top floor. After the weekend, the

The sheer importance and value of local show home will be open to the public from workforces simply cannot be underestimated Thursday to Monday, 10.00am to 5.30pm.

Little Canfield is positioned between Great when it comes to housebuilding

New homes launch – Foxwood, Little Canfield

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Residents get the benefits of with goodalso connections to the capital, which communal facilities such as some delightful is only 36 miles away, as well as the local landscaped gardens and a club lounge, surrounding areas.”

CALA Homes opens the doors to a new show house this weekend

Dunmow and Bishop’s Stortford, surrounded by forestry land and the National Trust’s London region, adds: “As the only Hatfield Forest. This ancient hunting forest housebuilder to have achieved the coveted dates back to the Norman kings, is just one Housebuilding Federation’s (HBF) five mile away from the development. star status for the tenth year in a row – a The Uttlesford district scores customer satisfaction awardfrequently which is scored highly in national quality-of-life surveys, not independently by our own customers – we least for the range of well-regarded schools are confident that by investing in high in thelocal area,talent and its transport links. quality andexcellent skilled tradesmen, can Liverpool weCommuters will continue toreach deliver stunningStreet in just 53 minutes from thedevelopers station at Stansted developments which other Airport, two miles away. can hold upjust as an example of theThere’s kind ofalso easy access tothat the A120 andgenerations the M11. accommodation our older Prices at Foxwood range from £344,950 to truly deserve.” £549,950.

Find out more at For a VIP invitation to the launch and to www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk find201 out4811 more, visit www.cala.co.uk; 0800 01707 861 690

JUST 5% Government launches review to VIRIDIUM DEPOSIT* improve the quality of mortgage advice

ity minister Harriett Baldwin has announced the Financial Advice Camberley, Surrey Market Review, saying that it will “examine Luxury how financial advicecollection of 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments.

The government has announced that it is to launch a review into making high-quality mortgage could work better for advice more accessible, says Nick Parkhouse consumers, building on the government's pension reforms which have allowed people real choice and products, including pensions, savings Review could 'radically change the advice Roxburgh, director general of financial freedom over their savings and given them and insurance, and will report ahead of the landscape’ services at the Treasury, and Tracey access to free and impartial guidance”.

2016 Budget.

The review will be chaired by Charles McDermott, who takes over as interim The review could ensure that chief of the Financial Conduct Authority in professional mortgage advice is more September. easily accessible, encouraging consumers McDermott says: “Ensuring that people to make more informed decisions. have the appropriate information and Closing the ‘advice gap’ advice in order to make important financial A new review is seeking to close the decisions is a priority for the FCA. Changes 'advice gap' and ensure that more people in the rules around mortgages and the have access to proper financial advice. introduction of the new pension freedoms The City minister said that the review will mean that more people than ever before consider ways to encourage people to seek are looking for or are in need of financial financial advice, addressing unnecessary advice. barriers that currently deter them.

“The review is an opportunity to look at Baldwin said: “Making sure that our how the market is working right across • Award winning development 2015 FTB awards financial services sector supports working the piece and has the potential to radically people at every stage of their lives is a key change the advice landscape to the benefit Gated entrance with parking part•of our long term plan. of both firms and consumers.”

“That's why we've launched a major new As part of the government's plan to • Stunning spacious apartments with Balcony or terrace review to explore what more can be done support working people at all stages of to make sure consumers their lives, it also intends to consult later • Carpets included can access high quality and affordable advice so they can this year on how the current statutory • Luxury fully fitted kitchens bathrooms make informed decisions with theirand hardarrangements for the provision of free and earned money.” impartial financial guidance (including the • Help to Buy available As well as mortgages, the review will Money Advice Service and Pension Wise) consider other types of retail financial can be made more effective.

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“Aged but not old” sums up the increasingly popular interior style of “shabby chic”.

Richenda Oldham shows how to achieve the look

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Distress to impress

habby chic is a style that we Brits are extremely good at. The faded florals, dusty velvets and peeling paintwork that epitomise this look is something

that we seem to have an affinity for.

Getting shabby chic right, when it has to appear effortless, is not as easy as you might think. After all this is not about antiques, it’s about interiors and accessories that look old or worn yet with a touch of informal elegance. Faded pretty country florals, rustic charm and an appreciation of imperfections (as long as they have style) add to the attractiveness of this flea market vogue.

Comfort Big sloppy armchairs and sofas in distressed leather or chintzy washable slipcovers are just the ticket to flop out in after a hard day’s work. The key here is informality and

Pretty floral fabrics and pastel coloured china, have been combined here with distressed painted wooden furniture for an informal but utterly charming look, www.directblinds.co.uk Pretty vintage cups and saucers have been used as tea light holders in this appealing teatime table setting, striped tablecloth £40, www.ochreandochre.com

comfort, where the odd dog hair or feet on the sofa will not cause undue alarm.

Colour

This white distressed mirror would make a marvellous centrepiece in a Shabby Chic interior, £95, www. livelaughlove.co.uk

The colours associated with shabby chic are deliciously soft hues such as mint, aqua, dusty rose, biscuit, sand, ivory, cream, pistachio, sky blues and pale greys.

These can be offset by crisp white, which accentuates them beautifully. Mix and match these colours as they all complement each other superbly. Silver is a wonderful shade that can be used to add sparkle particularly in accessories, from photograph frames to ornaments.

Furniture While precious antiques are not part of shabby chic, good design, form and style are definitely important. So attractively shaped vintage furniture discoveries, with distressed paint finishes, fit the bill perfectly.

It is pre-loved individuality that you are seeking rather than conformity. The great thing about shabby chic style is that it is ideal for anyone on a tight budget. So a plain piece of furniture can be transformed with a peeling paint effect or colour washes.

Accessories Smell, believe it or not, has a role to play in shabby chic, so flower arrangements are ideal, as are scented candles - choose ones with notes of rose, lavender and amber.

Put the flowers in your best vase and let the aromas of the candles fill your home and contribute to making it a warm and welcoming place.

Soft ivory and biscuit hues form part of the Shabby Chic palette and are used here with faded florals to create an alluring, romantic bedroom, that is both simple yet charismatic, www.houseoffraser.co.uk

With its subtle leopard print rug, antlers and painted bureau, this room has a touch of the colonial about it, www.kelaty.com

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with a sought-after double garage plus an impressive six parking spaces – ideal for families with teenage drivers and ample

room for when friends and family visit. development of 31 homesjust in announced. homes in a sought-after village location with with new releases ‘The Osterley’, a three-bedroom detached Founders Isabel Rutland and Stephanie the village of Lexden, just west good local amenities and strong commuter of 20% of the property price. This means Redrow’s Mastermove optionwill means they’ll Families, retirees and young professionals arereviewing house priced at £307,995 be available Mähl began by the best-designed Sleek and glossy is the work with local agents to fitwo nd athree-bedroom buyer for you of Colchester.

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Get fit, feel great and start a new chapter in your life LANCE GERINGER is the Well-Being writer for Women & Golf magazine, is the developer of the Fit & Trim bar as well as the UK & Europe’s No. 1 golf nutrition bar. His new eBook, ‘The Problems of Dieting – The Solutions for Success!’ can be downloaded for free at www.fitandtrimbar.co.uk/freebook exercise), which is fine as long as you can still move comfortably with it. If you’ve overdone it, you will notice intense soreness (pain) and minimal movement - this is injury.

Do not continue any programme that has caused you pain. ‘No Pain/No Gain’ is not only a lie but also one of the reasons many people think they have to push their bodies so hard to lose weight!

Get the body you want Part III Our fantastic health and fitness series by wellbeing writer Lance Geringer, B.A. will point you in the right direction when it comes to getting the body you want. This final part focuses on How to start your diet and exercise programme….

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HEN you hear the word ‘exercise’ the picture that comes to mind is a person drenched in sweat and exhausted; why wouldn’t you think of it this way when there are a few workouts currently being sold on TV which show this very thing I’m describing.

For someone starting out who’s trying to get into shape, these are not the type of workouts you should be doing to begin with as they are for advanced exercisers. The only thing you’ll get from this type of training is a dislike of exercise and a potential injury - I guarantee that!

In my last article (Part 2: Dieting the right way), I discussed the diet that you should begin with. Now I

will cover the exercise plan, which when combined with the diet will kick start your weight loss goals…. making you look and feel better.

The real definition of exercise Exercise basically means movement, so theoretically if you’re moving you’re exercising. However, if you’re trying to lose weight, the movement needs to be done faster and over a set period of time. This will increase your heart rate and raise the body’s core temperature, thereby boosting your metabolism.

A faster metabolism means that your body will continue to burn more calories even after you’ve stopped moving.

Remember: Like the eating plan, exercise needs to be done consistently over time if you want to get the look you’re after, so please be patient. The weight you’ve gained didn’t happen in a

few weeks so why would you expect to lose it in a few weeks?!

Muscle soreness vs. Pain Certain exercise programmes can push your body too far, which is not ideal for a beginner. Working out can cause muscle soreness (the body’s muscular response to

Choosing the right exercise programme Everyone seems to be looking for the perfect workout which will give them the fastest weight loss within the fewest weeks. I’m sorry to tell you that there is no such thing. Fast weight loss is not permanent weight loss! The reality is that if you can lose 1-2lbs of fat a week you’re doing great; if you think about it that’s potentially 50-100lbs of weight loss in one year!

If you’re new to exercising, or if have tried exercising before and dislike it, then the right programme for you is doing something you enjoy, or at least don’t mind doing.

Walking/hiking with a friend or your dog, cycling, swimming, etc. are examples of great calorie burning activities. Enjoyment = Consistency = Weight loss.

To avoid causing a dislike of exercise, I recommend that the first week you begin doing your activity for only 15 minutes every other day. Then, each week increase this by an additional 5 minutes until you reach 45 minutes (week 7).

At week five, when

you’re doing your activity for 35 minutes, increase your workouts to four days each week.

Of course, by not pushing yourself so hard the first few weeks the weight loss will be minimal but three things will occur: 1. You’ll stay on your exercise plan longer and lose more weight 2. Less risk of injury 3. You won’t hate doing it – you might even enjoy it

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Get your desired smile with the help of the invisible orthodontist A recent survey commissioned on behalf of the Invisible Orthodontist, revealed that a third of the UK population doesn’t know what an Orthodontist does. Only 64% of people could correctly identify that an Orthodontist specialises in straightening teeth.

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ONE are the days when the only way to correct wonky teeth was with wires and brackets fixed to the front of the teeth. This treatment modality is still successful, and widely used, but there are a plethora of more contemporary teeth straightening systems now available, many are virtually invisible, and extremely appealing to those turning to orthodontics beyond their teenage years.

The Invisible Orthodontist (theinvisibleorthodontist.co.uk) was established as a network of Specialist Orthodontists who work together to advance the use of invisible orthodontic techniques as Catherine Duncan, Marketing Consultant of the group explains: “We commissioned this recent survey, to try to gain a deeper understanding of what people in the UK know about specialist orthodontics. We were not surprised to learn that there is a level of confusion around what a Specialist Orthodontist does. The Invisible Orthodontist is dedicated to widening awareness of the skills a Specialist Orthodontist has to offer their patients; ensuring people can straighten their teeth – using virtually invisible techniques – and be confident that they are in the most experienced and

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the rise of social media would make her face ever more familiar, she sought a treatment that hardly anyone would notice and, more importantly, which would not impact on her racing, and came up with a viable solution in Invisalign.

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Laura commented: “You can see my teeth in all the photos taken of me, especially the close ups where I am biting my medals! So I am having Invisalign treatment because I am in the public eye and wanted to be able to smile with more confidence. I wanted something I could wear which did not affect my mouth when training and competing. Metal braces can rub the inside of the mouth and can be very uncomfortable. I remember when I was wearing metal braces as a child (yes, I have had my teeth straightened before but they relapsed) I had to find gels to put on the sore patches”.

Those in the know about her Invisalign treatment are really keen to find out more as Laura laughing explained “They often ask me to pop out my aligners to show them and ask me for information about how easy they are to wear, and how I incorporate treatment into my training regime and life beyond the track.”

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For years now chef Omar Allibhoy has created a buzz within the UK food scene.

Omar is the owner of Tapas Revolution in Bluewater Kent, Westfield London and most recently Shoreditch.

Born in Madrid, Omar’s passion for food developed at a very early age.

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HAVE always loved cooking, in fact one of my early memories was watching my mother cook. I was only three but I remember being

in awe of her command of the kitchen.” Omar’s cooked for quite a few celebrities the likes of Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Chris Hemsworth have all flocked to try his tapas.

What is your first food memory?

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Watching my Mum cooking crème caramel, I can still remember the aromas coming out of the oven.

I love it so much I put it on the menu at my new restaurant Tapas Revolution in Shoreditch. So now I get to make it everyday!

Who has influenced your cooking the most?

Probably my Mum, she was a good baker but a very bad cook! I was forced to takeover the reins in the kitchen when I was very young and haven’t

stopped since.

Why did you become a chef?

I’ve always been a chef and always wanted to cook, to be honest I’ve never wanted to do anything else.

Where did it all begin?

I enrolled at an evening cookery class whilst still going to school during the day. I then worked in lots of restaurants, gaining professional experience.

But I think it all really took off after training under three Michelin starred Chef Ferran Adria in San Sebastian.

It was an eye opening experience and the making of my career.

Who are your favourite chefs?

My favourite chef is Ferran, as I mentioned he was a

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big inspiration to me when I was training and I really looked up to him. In my opinion he’s the best chef in history and definitely the most creative. Some of my dishes today still have a level of technique that comes from my days of working with him in San Sebastian.

I also admire Gordon Ramsey, I worked for him at Maze when I first arrived in London and learnt a lot.

More recently I did some filming with Nigel Slater for BBC’s ‘Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen’ and really enjoyed working with him.

What is your favourite dish/ ingredient?

Cod throats with pil pil sauce - which is like a hot mayonnaise sauce.

It’s very decadent.

My favourite food ever!

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What is your favourite herb?

Chive, I add it to absolutely everything. My chefs laugh at me because they know if they don’t add chive to a dish I’m going to say something and make them add it.

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What’s in your fridge at home?

I always have olive oil, garlic, eggs and cheese in my cupboard and fridge, even when I’m on holiday.

Your worst kitchen nightmare?

For me it would be the smell of fried chicken and chips. I really don’t think I could ever work in a kitchen with that smell, it’s just horrible.

Best cooking tip for a novice?

I would suggest doing an evening cookery school. I promise it will change your life and you’ll learn so much about food.

What’s your last meal on earth, if you had the chance to choose?

If I had to choose I would eat milk fed lamb, slow roasted over a good wood fire with all my family and friends.

It’s a traditional dish from Castilla where my family are from and I’ve eaten it as a celebration dish all my life.

I really want to show you how easy and simple great Spanish food can be to cook at home with ingredients that we can all find from our local supermarkets try these at home taken from my cookbook:

Omar’s cookbook ‘Tapas Revolution’ by Omar Allibhoy Ebury Press, £20 www. tapasrevolution.co.uk

Alcachofas Y Esparragos A La Granadina - Artichokes and Asparagus ‘Granada’ Style Method 1. First prepare the artichokes.

Trim the stalks and peel away the outer leaves so you are just left with the artichoke hearts.

Scrape away any furry choke with a teaspoon and then run a lemon half over the hearts so they don’t discolour. Trim the asparagus by peeling the bottom of the stalks and snapping off the hard ends.

2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and squeeze the lemon into half of it. Boil the artichoke for 10 minutes, adding

the asparagus 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Drain and refresh under cold water.

3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and gently fry the sliced garlic and pine nuts until light golden. Add the cumin seeds and saffron and very quickly add the drained asparagus and artichokes. Sauté for a couple of minutes, adding the chopped mint thyme leaves and seasoning as you toss the pan. Add the white wine and let it reduce until it has almost evaporated.

Almejas al Fino con Jamón – Clams with Sherry and Serrano Ham, Serves 4-5, as a tapas Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus soaking Cooking Time: 10 minutes

2 Tablespoons freshly chopped flatleaf parsley Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients: 1kg of clams 100ml olive oil 5 Garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Shallot or ½ a Spanish onion, finely chopped 6 slices Jamón Serrano (cured ham), roughly chopped 1 teaspoon plain flour 1 teaspoon hot pimentón, although the sweet variety will do as well 150 ml fino sherry wine

Method 1. Start by soaking the clams in cold water for about 20 minutes to allow them to release any sand trapped in their shells. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and discard any that are open, broken or don’t close when tapped firmly.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan (wide enough to hold all the clams) over a medium heat and add the garlic, onion and jamón. Cook until the onion is translucent, but not coloured.

3. Add the flour and pimentón and stir-fry for 20 seconds to cook the flour. Add the sherry, stirring all the time and then quickly flambé by setting light to the pan using a lighter or long matches. If you don’t want to flambé the sherry don’t worry, just cook for 1 minute so that the alcohol evaporates.

Add the cleaned clams to the pan, turn up the heat and shake the pan vigorously, tossing the clams a couple of times. Season to taste and stir in the parsley, cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the clams are fully opened (throw away any that remain closed). Stir again before serving with lots of fresh bread to soak up the sauce.

Pinchos morunos with mojo picón - Moorish skewers

Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus marinating Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: 500g pork fillet (you can also use chicken, beef or lamb,) 1 teaspoon hot or sweet pimentón 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 garlic clove, finely chopped Drizzle of olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the mojo picón: 1 slice white bread 4–5 tablespoons Spanish olive oil, plus extra for frying 2 garlic cloves

5 dried cayenne chillies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon sweet pimentón 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar Salt Method 1. Trim the pork fillet of any excess fat and then cut into 2-cm cubes. Place the meat in a large mixing bowl and add the pimentón, cumin, some black pepper, oregano, thyme and garlic.

Mix well, drizzle over the olive oil and leave to marinate for at least an hour, but anything up to 2 days is fine.

2. Meanwhile, make the mojo picón. Start by frying the bread in a little olive oil, drain on kitchen paper and tear into pieces. Using a pestle and mortar, mash together the garlic, cayenne chillies, cumin seeds, pimentón, fried bread, vinegar and salt until you have a

smooth paste. You could also use a food processor for this bit. Start adding the olive oil in a thin drizzle while you are still mixing.

3. When you are ready to cook the pinchos, thread the meat on to skewers (if you are using wooden skewers it’s a good idea to soak them in water for 30 minutes to stop them burning).

Pinchos morunos can be cooked over charcoal (the best way, in my opinion), under a hot grill or in a griddle pan over a very high heat.

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side – you want them to be cooked through but still juicy on the inside.

Season with salt and pepper and serve with the mojo picón.

Note If you want to make these with chicken, use the thigh. If you are using beef use the skirt or flank and if you want to make lamb skewers use the leg.

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Leisure Beach Hut Beautiful

A little gem just off the Essex coast has been awarded Towergate’s Beach Hut of the Year 2015 by the Kent-based insurance company.

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HETHER you are looking for a sanctuary for one, or a venue to spend a day with friends or family, a beach hut could be the perfect choice - especially the eclectic collection from The Little Beach Hut Company.

Founded by island residents and long-term friends Jane Ashmore and Jayne Eyres, The Little Beach Hut Company based in Mersea, Essex, hires out its five, beautifully decorated and furnished beach huts for all occasions. The quirkily named Bertie, Hetty, Dotty, Betty and Percy are the perfect choice for anniversary treats, hen dos, birthday parties or just a family day out.

Last week Betty (Hut 163) was chosen by a panel of expert judges which included TV favourite Phil Spencer, co-presenter of Location, Location, Location and experts from

insurance broker Towergate and voted Towergate’s Beach Hut of the Year 2015 after a natiowide search that captivated thousands of people across the country.

Phil Spencer awarded Jane Ashmore with the illustrious title of Beach Hut of the Year 2015, and present her with £1,000 for the beach hut association, a year’s free beach hut insurance and a commemorative plaque to proudly hang in her award winning hut.

Hundreds of beach hut owners from across the nation’s favourite seaside towns and beaches submitted entries, each vying to be crowned winner of Towergate’s Beach Hut of the Year 2015.

‘Betty’ was chosen by the judges as the pick of the bunch for its aesthetic creativity, unique style and its charitable role within the local community.

The top 10 huts were:

East coast • ‘Beach Hut 2’, The Leas, Minsteron-Sea, Sheerness, Kent • ‘The Daisy Hut’, Southcliff Parade, Walton on the Naze, Essex • ‘Salty Paws’, East Beach, Sheringham, North Norfolk • Millie’s Beach Huts’, Southcliff Parade, Walton-on-the-Naze • ‘Underwood’, West Prom, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex • ‘Indian Summer’ – Southcliff Parade, Walton-on-the-Naze • (Bonus Hut) ‘Betty’, Victoria Esplanade, Mersea Island South coast • The Little Beach Hut of Dreams’, King’s Esplanade, Hove • ‘Hut 289’, Hordle Cliff, Milford on Sea, Hampshire • ‘Hut 19a’, Hove Seafront, East Sussex • ‘Hut 295’, Hordle Cliffs, Milfordon-Sea Phil Spencer said: “I have fond memories of summers spent whiling

away the hours at my family’s beach hut and the way this competition has captured the hearts of seaside lovers clearly shows the affinity with beach huts extends far and wide across the country.

“It was an immensely difficult decision to select this year’s winner among the incredible array of entries and fantastic designs. However, ‘Betty’ was chosen for its beautiful décor and its admirable contribution to the local community which made it a stand out hut for us.”

Betty exudes classic British seaside chic with her beautiful interior. Using the talents of local artists, the decorations and furnishings reflect the close-knit community on the Island of Mersea and show just how much love and attention has gone into providing a day out with a difference.

Betty and the other four huts are cosy and exceedingly pretty retreats which provide the perfect respite from the sand, sun and sea air and come fully kitted out. There’s a little

cooker, table and chairs, deckchairs, parasols, windbreaks, toys for the chil-dren and tea, coffee and hot chocolate, providing everything you need for a relaxing day.

The Little Beach Hut Company has been operating for just over three years, during which time the huts have proved extremely popular.

Starting from just £45 for a day’s hire, the five beach huts can be booked by the day, weekend or week, depending on your requirements.

Their appeal is such that they have also provided the backdrop for location shoots for the BBC, Jo Jo Maman Bebe and Coast magazine.

Perfect for the summer holidays for a family day out or a mid-week retreat to blow the cobwebs away, a day in a Little Beach Hut Company beach hut is totally unique and gives guests the chance to get back to nature and enjoy the beautiful Essex coast.

For more information or to book a Little Beach Hut visit www. thelittlebeachhutcompany.co.uk

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The hottest rooftop terraces

to enjoy this summer PARIS

Generator Paris

This hip urban and contemporary hostel has a unique design that emphasizes the importance of public areas as the social catalyst, which is so important to the brand’s philosophy. The property includes a restaurant with garden-facing veranda, a spacious chill out area, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with sunset views of Montmartre and Sacré Coeur. The terrace captures the romance of the locale, with settings that offer a subtle cinematic Parisian experience.

Generator Paris is a revolutionary concept and an affordable option for stylish travelers. The property, located in the fashionable 10th Arrondissement, is be the largest Generator to date with 916 beds.

Rooms range from en-suite shared rooms from €25 per bed, to private rooms starting at €98 per room. There are also premium twins on the 8th floor with private balconies overlooking the treetops of Place du Colonel Fabien.

More details: generatorhostels. com/Paris

LONDON Storeys

Storeys launched on July 31 and is perhaps the most unusual rooftop terrace spot. It takes centre stage on top of the multi-storey car park at Television Centre in White City, which was home to the BBC for sixty years up until 2013. Storeys is the epitome of summer terrace hotspot, featuring striking artwork, some of the Generator

West Thirty Six

SIXTY SoHo UK’s best street food traders and killer cocktails in a vibrant, urban setting. Set over two levels and spanning an impressive 24,000 square feet, Storeys offers sweeping panoramic views of West London from nine storeys high.

It features three bars – a Bloody Mary bar, a rum shack and a more general TV Bar – along with a rotating line-up of street food stalls including French-American fusion from Le Bun, all things skewered from En Brochette and White Men Can’t Jerk’s twisted Caribbean offerings.

More details: storeys.london

private rooftop bar. The gently landscaped space of this downtown New York hotspot, invites guests in with delicate blue and white hues, making you feel a world away from the city below with the panoramic views that the hotel is famous for.

Sip on A60’s Sixty Daiquiri with a house-made grapefruit cordial, or select from the signature frozen “(S) lush Life” section, including Debutante’s Mule with shiso-

infused vodka, lemon, apricot and ginger beer. A60 also serves light bites.

Since first opening during Autumn 2001, 60 Thompson was a pioneer in the luxury boutique hotel sector in SoHo. Over the next 13 years, the creative set flocked to the property, and the term “SIXTY” was quickly established as part of the downtown Manhattan vernacular. Now, 60 Thompson has

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A60 at SIXTY SoHo

Open to members and hotel guests only, A60 is a new look Storeys

rebranded as SIXTY SoHo, and has introduced its new look following a multi-million dollar renovation to all guestrooms and public spaces.

“The transformation of SIXTY SoHo creates a stylish, residential environment for our guests seeking an exclusive urban retreat,” states owner Jason Pomeranc. “People have forgotten there is a narrative to be told in the hotel sector; we strive to be cultural story-tellers through art, design, experiences and service that will welcome, excite and inspire our guests long after they have checked out.”

More details: sixtyhotels.com/ soho

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West Thirty Six

The all-day townhouse, West Thirty Six situated in the heart of west London boasts two outdoor terraces. The Tool Shed, where rakes, hoes and trowels cover the walls is home to fire-pit barbeque perfect for private parties. The terrace just off the Monkey Room on the first floor lets diners and drinkers relax on comfy striped cushioned seats and copper chairs as they soak up the sun and enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and seasonal cocktails. Open Friday and Saturday, or for private hire, a mojito bar has just been created for an ideal summer evening.

West Thirty Six takes classic items from a conventional grill house menu and places a unique twist on them as well as cooking with natural fuels and charcoal to deliver the finest quality. Their specialities consist of prime cuts of organic Hereford beef aged in house, spit roasted rare breed Norfolk grey chicken and an oak smoked rack of ribs. The kitchen also creates wholesome fresh salads and other organic offerings.

Above all, West Thirty Six stays true to the philosophy of buying the best British produce and delivering an authentic taste.

After opening its doors in January 2015, it’s quickly become one of the most established and popular venues in West London. www.w36.co.uk

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Food Love Beetroot

“I don’t understand why I spent my entire childhood pushing beetroot round my plate as if it was deadly nightshade. It’s red, it’s sweet, what’s for a child not to like?...

HE life-changing moment was when I made a dish of sliced beetroot in cream to go with slices of bloody, melting roasted rib of beef. The deeply savoury, crusty bits around the beef and the warm, sweet cream was love at first forkful.” Nigel Slater “When cooked from fresh, it can be amazing. This honeysweet crimson beauty makes amazing iron-rich salads and soups.” Valentine Warner As well as being favoured by celebrity chefs such as Nigel Slater and Valentine Warner, Beetroot has also proven to be a favourite of Olympic champions as it boasts a whole host of health-boosting properties.

There’s some great recipes to try using this often misunderstood root vegetable too - so what are you waiting for - BEET it!

Beetroot stained boiled eggs & Parma ham salad Wow dinner party guests with this colourful salad topped with pink beetroot stained eggs, which are very much on trend. Borrowing their pretty pink hue from beetroot’s natural vibrant colour, these delicate pink eggs partner wonderfully with the earthy traditional beetroot, crunchy croutons, savoury Parma ham and fresh leaves.

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes plus chilling (at least one hour) Cooking time: 10 minutes

Cook’s Tips: Try to pack as much beetroot as possible around the eggs to

stain them evenly. The longer you leave the eggs to stain, the stronger and more even the colour will be.

Juniperberry & Black Pepper Cocktail Beetroot can be purchased from Sainsbury’s, or choose a different flavour from the infused beetroot ready-to-eat range, which is available in major retailers and includes: Spicy Sweetfire Baby Beetroot (Tesco Finest), Sweet Chilli Rosebud Beetroot (M&S), Sweet & Spicy Chilli Beetroot (Waitrose), Juniperberry & Black Pepper Cocktail Beetroot (Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference), Sweetflame Beetroot (Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference), Pomegranate & Cumin Beetroot (Waitrose) and Honey & Ginger Beetroot (ASDA).

Ingredients: For the salad 4 eggs 6 Traditional cooked beetroot (cooked beetroot dipped in vinegar) or Juniperberry & Black Pepper Infused Beetroot, sliced 1 tsp olive oil 1 thick slice of bread, crusts cut off and ripped into small chunks 4 slices Parma ham, torn 1 bag Fresh & Naked Little Leaf salad For the dressing 2tbsp olive oil 2tsp red wine vinegar small bunch chopped parsley

Beetroot superfood truffles

It’s hard to believe these truffles contain no refined sugar or dairy just looking at them, but they are packed with goodness and practically two of your five a day thanks to the beetroot and avocado included in the recipe.

Serves: 12 Preparation time: 15 minutes plus 1hr chilling Cooking time: n/a

Ingredients: 1 large ready cooked (vacuum pack) beetroot 1 large ripe avocado, peeled ¼ tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp pure maple syrup 100g unsweetened cacao powder plus extra for dusting Desiccated coconut for dusting Method: Put the beetroot, avocado, vanilla extract, maple syrup and half of the cacao powder

into a blender or food processor. Process until well combined.

Add the remaining cacao powder to the blender and again process until well combined. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture. Roll in your palms to form balls – the mixture will be slightly sticky but should form balls easily.

Put some extra cacao powder and desiccated coconut in a plate and roll the chocolate truffles around in one or the other to coat.

Method: Put the eggs in a pan of water, bring to the boil and cook for 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then remove the shell.

Slice the beetroot and put a layer into a bowl small enough to hold the eggs snugly. Put the eggs on top then tuck more beetroot all around the eggs and add another layer over the top. Cover with cling film and chill for at least an hour, but preferably overnight.

When the eggs are done, heat the oil in a frying pan and add the bread, toss a few times to coat in oil and season. Cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp and crunchy.

Make the dressing by combining the oil, vinegar and parsley and seasoning.

Set the eggs aside and toss the beetroot (reserved from staining the eggs), leaves, croutons in a bowl with the dressing then tip onto a serving plate. Halve the eggs and lay them on top with the torn ham.

DID YOU KNOW Did you know that eating 200g of cooked beetroot provides the same health benefits as drinking 500ml of juice? So whether you are juicer or a snacker you can easily get your 5-a-day with beetroot!

Beetroot juice is full of powerful antioxidants and nitrates, boosting stamina and endurance (the secret of high performance athletes!), and our unique filtration method allows for a desirably smooth taste! Both flavours are 100% natural, gluten-free, with no added sugars, artificial colours or preservatives.

Beetroot is one of the most environmentally friendly crops, rarely needing treatment with pesticides. The vegetable is best suited to the cooler growing conditions found in northern Europe and is an important part of Slav and Nordic cooking.

It lowers blood pressure. Many of the benefits of beetroot are down to its nitrate content.

This compound causes blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

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Honey & Ginger Infused Beetroot, chickpea & baby kale salad with pork chops

Cook’s Tip 1: Honey & Ginger Infused Beetroot can be purchased from Asda, or choose a different flavour from the infused beetroot ready-to-eat range, which is available in major retailers and includes: Spicy Sweetfire Baby Beetroot (Tesco Finest), Sweet Chilli Rosebud Beetroot (M&S), Sweet & Spicy Chilli Beetroot (Waitrose), Juniperberry & Black Pepper Cocktail Beetroot (Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference), Sweetflame Beetroot (Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference), Pomegranate & Cumin Beetroot (Waitrose) and Honey & Ginger Beetroot (ASDA).

Featuring baby kale, the new baby leaf tipped to be a big hit this summer, this tasty salad packs a real flavour punch thanks to the infused Honey & Ginger Infused Beetroot. Enjoy on it’s own as a light lunch, or serve with pork chops fresh off the BBQ for a simple summer supper.

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients: 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar 3-4 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked 2 pork chops 400g tin chickpeas 4 spring onions, sliced 1 carrot, grated 4 Honey & Ginger Infused Beetroot, cut into wedges 2 handfuls of baby kale leaves

Method: Make the dressing by mixing together the honey, wholegrain mustard, olive oil, vinegar and thyme leaves and season well.

Pour half over the pork chops and reserve the rest for the salad. Heat the grill to medium-high.

Once the grill is hot put the chops under the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness) basting with any remaining dressing when you turn them. Cook until, crispy and charred on the outside but just cooked in the middle.

When the chops are almost done put the chickpeas and their liquid in a saucepan and warm through over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Drain the chickpeas and tip into a

Cook’s Tip 2: These chops are great

bowl. Pour over the reserved dressing and stir through. Add the onions and carrots and combine well then add the beetroot and give one last stir.

Put a handful of baby kale onto each plate then spoon on the beetroot mixture drizzling the dressing over the kale as you go. Serve with the pork chops.

served with Barbecue Beetroot Relish (pictured). Available from Tesco, this new tasty barbecue relish is perfect for adding colour and flavour to barbecued food including burgers, pork chops or halloumi kebabs. It also doubles up as a sweet yet earthy dip, perfect with breadsticks or crisps and can be used as a tasty dressing for salads too. RRP £1.25 for 200g.

Home cooking If you’re looking for wholesome, homemade and nutritious food in a quaint setting, Joseph’s Kitchen Café is a great little place.

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REVIOUSLY the Billericay Cook Shop, located just off the High Street in its own courtyard setting, it’s the perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy some fantastic food.

Inside there’s a sense of cosy farmhouse feel with rustic-looking wooden tables and chairs dotted around a contemporary setting.

Whether you’re wanting breakfast, lunch, snacks, or something to takeaway - everything is catered for.

There’s healthy breakfast options such as English Breakfast, Poached Clarence Court Eggs and Lane Farm Chorizo on Wilted Kale and glorious fruit filled shot glasses to top your porridge, yogurt or Cinnamon French Toast. For lunch tuck into a decadent Italian Antipasti board or how about The Farmhouse Board, Clarence Court Blue Scotch Egg, Lane Farm Sausage Roll, Mini Quiche, Fresh Bloomer Bread, Pickles and Salad. There’s quiches and tasty salads too including a Superfood Green Salad for the health conscious. And, there’s plenty of vegan options. If you’ve a sweet tooth there’s some indulgent cakes that must be tried.

You don’t have to stray far to enjoy the delicious offerings either, especially on a week day. Josephs Kitchen Café have launched a lunch delivery service so you can order food to be delivered at your desk. email food@ josephskitchencafe. co.uk to receive your daily delivery menu. Order by 10am (8.30am for a 10% discount) and lunch will be at your desk for lunch time.

A clever mix of simple and fresh dishes served in a very friendly atmosphere. Exactly what Billericay High Street needs!

100 High St, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BY 01277 657461. Outside dining available!

Family run business • Local produce • Daily changing menus • Breakfast/Lunch/ Coffee and Cake • Fresh, healthy, nutritious • Gluten free/ low carb options • Take away and lunch delivery • Indulgent cakes • Everything homemade.

100 High Street, Billericay, Essex CM12 9BY 01277 657461 www.josephskitchencafe.co.uk

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The range of quality activity books is growing all of the time. They are a great way to exercise the mind, practice fine motor skills, develop creativity or just have fun, says Natasha Radford

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ERE are 5 of the best for you to consider:

‘Sticker History: Ancient Egyptians’ offers big, double-page

spread scenes that wait to be populated with over three hundred stickers. Scenes to complete include ‘On the Nile’, ‘Embalming’ and ‘Gods and Goddesses’, with stickers of everything from hippos basking in the Nile to servants dressing a rich family in their finery for a feast. With over 450 stickers to add to the Ancient Egyptian scenes, children will have hours of fun with this humorously illustrated sticker book.

Calling all nature explorers to go outside with the Gruffalo this summer! Learn all about nature with this colourful spotter’s guide, packed with outdoor activities and hundreds of stickers - a brilliant book for all the family. ‘Gruffalo Explorer: The Gruffalo Summer Nature Trail’ is a handily sized activity book that is suitable for even the youngest nature lovers and fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved character, and is

full of great activities that are based around engaging with nature and the outside world. It’s about stopping, seeing, listening and collecting in a way that’s accessible and fun, with activities that link into the Early Years Foundation Stage of the curriculum for Years 4 and 5. Why not amble over to Thorndon Country Park and experience the Gruffalo Trail, armed with a book to add to the fun?

Originating in Japan, the art of manga is now a worldwide phenomenon, using a distinctive style to portray everything from romance to science fiction. In this title you’ll learn the techniques used in drawing exciting characters, monsters and robots in an amazing manga style. The ‘How To Draw’ series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project.

Duotone lines highlight each step. Each title includes information on the drawing materials you can use and where to use them most effectively. Pencil, pen, crayon, paints and charcoal and more are all covered in detail.

‘Wipe Clean Dot-to-Dot Shapes’

Circle, square, triangle, rectangle, more: these are the shapes of fun! Grab a pen and trace each one, and then use them to draw balloons, bugs, boats, houses, planes, rockets, and other cool objects.

On every page—even the cover—kids can trace over the dotted outlines and then wipe them clean and start again. With brightly coloured pictures to entice them, it’s an easy, playful way for children to learn pen control and lay the foundations for handwriting skills. The pen’s included. The series includes shapes, time and letter formation.

‘What on Earth?’ Sticker books tell giant

stories using stickers on a timeline. This one is all about the amazing story of science and engineering from the Stone Age to today including the most amazing scientists and inventions. ‘What on Earth?’ Sticker books can be unfolded and spread out on a table, stretched across the floor or even stuck up on a wall. To make your own sticker book story of the story of science and engineering just unfold the timeline attached to the inside back cover and stick the stickers from the following pages in the right places. When you are finished, carefully tear off the timeline along the perforated edge and

stick it on a wall. You can also colour in our version of Leonardo s Vitruvian Man. Carefully unclip the staples in the middle of the book and lift out your coloured pictures. See if you can spot how many different scientists and inventions there are inside! The ‘What on Earth?’

Sticker book of Science has been developed in collaboration with the Science Museum London.

If interested in any of the above titles Chicken and Frog bookshop stock them. visit www.chickenandfrog.com or call 01277 230068.

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Tots in Tutus Musical instruments, scarfs and magic wands are just a few of the playthings little ones can have fun with at babyballet classes - as well as learning their first dance steps too, of course.

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HE award-winning pre-school dance concept for girls and boys from 6 months to 6 years has been featured on Cbeebies and Nick Jr and has now has 70 franchised schools teaching over 11,000 children every week.

Babyballet offers fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the Song and Dance Academy. With the rapidly increasing number of babyballet franchisees there has never been a better time for you to come and join in the fun.

The babyballet franchise network is opening up fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the babyballet Song and Dance Academy, and for the selected Franchisees, a chance to be right at the heart of our magical world.

Miss Laura has taught babyballet classes for the past five years in and around Essex.

“The classes are so much fun,” says Laura, “it’s fascinating to watch the children grow and develop each week. I had children come in who wouldn’t leave their mum’s side at first, and after a few weeks they are now flying about and playing with the other children.”

Some of these youngsters haven’t yet learnt to walk but are already grasping the basics of ballet, something founder Claire O’Connor from Halifax where the businesses headquarters are based, is immensely proud of. Claire has worked tirelessly since 1999 to make it into the award-winning reputable concept it is today.

This year Claire and the entire babyballet team are excited to be celebrating their tenth birthday and have just won Dance Franchise of the Year and Dance Brand of the Year in the latest `oscars’ of the dance world.

“I loved ballet but it didn’t love me,” says Claire. “I was the wrong shape and I felt that only the best were accepted. It left me

with a tremendous lack of self-confidence and a very poor body image which followed me through to later life.” After spotting a gap in the market Claire set to work to bring fun, non-competitive pre-school classes to pre-schoolers, which would be focussed on learning to dance through fun and increasing every child’s confidence.

Initially she only ran classes but has since developed themed parties, uniform, merchandise, the babyballet characters, themed music, live entertainment shows and children’s events and the concept is franchised.

Claire introduced the babyballet characters Twinkle, Teddy and friends to promote the positive messages of babyballet and they have since become a huge part of the brand, adored by members and nonmembers alike.

“There has been a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the past 10 years,” adds Claire, “but I wouldn’t change it for anything. It has been a remarkable journey and we have achieved so much in a short time. Roll on the next 10 years.”

For more information or to book a trial at a class in Essex please contact Miss Laura on 07534260067, email romfordcentral@babyballet. co.uk or visit babyballet.co.uk.

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Vintage Cars on display at Hedingham Castle

Some of the best events that will appeal to all your senses

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If you love classic cars, you can set your sights on some fantastic vehicles this Sunday at Hedingham Castle’s Classic and Vintage Show. Stroll around the beautiful grounds and marvel at the marvellous collection on The Rat Pack is back for one night only display. Bonhams Auctioneers will have a stand at this event where they will be Stargazing galore is the highlight of offering free valuations on items of this event which takes place at the automobilia including motoring art, Discovery Centre at Great Notley motoring literature, mascots, signs Country Park on Saturday August and F1 memorabilia so make sure 22. Between 12-4pm join in this if you own any you take it along. free monthly stargazing event with The event begins at 10am-5pm.

North Essex Astronomy Group and Admission £8.50 per adult, £6 per discover what solar observing is all child (under-18).

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The Ingatestone Pedallers Social Cycling Group are once again in the saddle this weekend.

Join them on their 30mile ‘Log Church & the Philosopher cycle ride this Sunday August 23.

Setting off at 10am from Market Place, Ingatestone and following a quiet route around Chipping Ongar and Fyfield. Cyclists can enjoy scenic sites on route including Ongar Castle, Greensted (ancient log church) and the John Locke memorials at High Laver Church. A stop will also be made for refreshments at The Queens

Head, Fyfield. The ride is expected to return at 2.30pm. For further details contact Robert Fletcher on 01277 354431 or 07910 679379.

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According to Nancy Sinatra; the daughter of legendary entertainer Frank, David Alacey’s portrayal of Ol’ Blue Eyes is “far too close for comfort”. David can be seen as ‘Sinatra’ in THE RAT PACK IS BACK on Saturday August 21 at the Brookside Theatre, Romford as part of the groups fifteenth anniversary tour alongside the equally talented, Paul Drakeley as ‘Dean Martin’ and Des Coleman as ‘Sammy Davis

Jnr’. An unforgettable evening features all the greatest hits; My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore and Come Fly With Me and many more. For tickets call the box office on 01708 755775/ brooksidetheatre.com. From £18.

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Sample some tasty local produce, including local meat, freshly baked bread and cheeses plus a fantastic collection of sweet-toothed fancies at the Coggeshall Farmers Market Coggeshall Village Hall, on Sunday from 10am. Raising money for St Helena Hospice and Honywood Pre-School in Coggeshall .

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JOURNEY in search of Essex artists will take you around much of the county and you’ll soon discover it’s so much more than just Constable Country...

From the 1930s through to the 1950s, Essex was home to a famous colony of artists who lived in and around the village of Great Bardfield. Most notable was Edward Bawden renowned for his copper engravings of the swirling countryside.

The Gibberd Garden The artistic tradition continues today with galleries throughout the county honouring well-known names alongside fresh home-grown talent and a growing list of art trails in hotspots like Leigh-on-Sea and Burnham-on-Crouch allowing a fascinating insight into the creative process at work.

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The beautiful landscape of North Essex captivates thousands of visitors each year and it is easy to see why Constable was inspired to paint some of England’s best loved pictures. The charming hamlet of Flatford on the Essex / Suffolk border was the inspiration for some of Constable’s most famous works

including The Hay Wain. Following the riverside footpath past the lock and over the bridge, to the right is National Trust Bridge Cottage. Here Dedham Vale you can discover more about the artist in a fascinating exhibition about his life and works.

Sir Alfred Munnings followed in the footsteps of his inspiration Constable and bought Castle House in Dedham - where he lived and worked for more than 40 years.

Munning’s desire to make his paintings accessible after his death in 1959 resulted in Lady Munnings opening Castle House to the public. Today, The Munnings Collection of more than 650 paintings is a highlight at Castle House which welcomes visitors from all over the world.

Constantly updated displays of Munnings’ work – plus an amazing archive of letters, photography and other artifacts – is presented throughout the rooms of this elegant Tudor and Georgian building.

The Naze Tower is a historic landmark dramatically situated on the cliffs at the Walton-on-the- Naze. The 86ft tall octagonal tower has played an important part in maritime history and is

Grade II listed, as the only building of its type and era in the country. Today it offers visitors a unique experience of heritage and culture. Over eight floors reached by a Victorian spiral staircase it now houses an art gallery with diverse exhibitions of work by East Anglian artists and a museum on the Tower and the Naze. The crowning glory is an open rooftop viewing platform with breathtaking views of the land and seascape of Essex and Suffolk and stretching as far Kent on a clear day.

If you love sculpture, Harlow is the place. Here you’ll find a veritable treasure trove of works spread across the town centre, in various public buildings and schools by both famous and lesser known artists.

Henry Moore’s Family Group looks out from the foyer of the Civic Centre on to the Water Gardens, where Elisabeth Frink’s Boar and Rodin’s Eve both stand.

Elsewhere, the Gibberd Garden is a haven of tranquillity, composed of formal lawns, pools, streams and glades, plus over forty sculptures, ceramic pots and architectural pieces.

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Community radio station Phoenix FM broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and www.phoenixfm.com Thursday, August 20

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter in association with Saint Francis Hospice 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson in association with Affinity Wills 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national sport news with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Chris Hood 8.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie and alternative music with Chay Appleyard 11.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese) with Ezequiel Cassol Friday, August 21

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter

10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with MIke Jones 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm 33rpm - indie and album tracks with Chris Siviter 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring 10.00pm Sonny Jay Saturday, August 22

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Antonia Jones 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm Rob Harvey 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood

6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager Sunday, August 23

7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Keep Calm It’s Sunday - music and chat with Joe Agius 12.00pm Chris Stagg 2.00pm Chris Sullivan 4.00pm Sunday Vibes - more relaxed tunes with James Phillips

6.00pm Sundown - indie and alternative music with Matt Hines 8.00pm 33rpm - indie and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, August 24

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music

with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi Tuesday, August 25

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm GR80s - 80s music and chat with Xanthe Bearman 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative - indie, alternative and local bands with Eddie Curry 10.00pm Synth City - new wave and electronic

music with Rob Harvey Wednesday, August 26

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm Words and Sounds - book reviews and readings with Christopher Stagg 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 10.00pm The Top 20 Show

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Defender goes out on a high

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T WAS quite a shock when Jaguar Land Rover announced they would be producing no more of one of the world’s most iconic vehicles.

More than two million Land Rover Defenders had been built and many more sold around the world in kit form.

The three limited final editions have been snapped up by enthusiasts and collectors, in spite of some eye-watering prices...like the Autobiography Edition at £61,845; only eighty of these make it pretty exclusive.

At £43,495, the Adventure Edition (600 of these) is possibly, depending on your tastes, a little less eye-watering and a bit more mouth-watering.

The Adventure is painted in Phoenix Orange and Santorini Black and has black leather seating; Station Wagon versions have the more powerful and torquey 150 bhp 2.2-litre TD4 engine.

Adventures have other upgrades over the cheaper Heritage Edition such as more underbody protection. There’s also more passenger capacity thanks to its seven seats. However, having both driven and travelled in the back, I

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TOM SCANLAN would prefer to be in the driver’s seat.

This echoes plenty of experience in a previous life working as a civilian reporter with the British Army and Royal Air Force. Clambering in and out of the back is a bit of an adventure in itself (once you reach a certain age!).

More to my personal preference was the Heritage Defender. This is in Grasmere Green and harks back to the first pre-production Land Rover in 1947. Therefore, there is a host of appropriate colour touches in silver and graphics that recall the look of those early cars. There’s the grille surround, bumpers and headlamp surrounds and of course they haven’t forgotten the white roof. The 400 Heritage Editions started at £27,800 although options on my test car took the price up to £30,900.

But, with all sold, those prices are academic. Or are they? I can see a strong second-hand market for these limited editions.

Two of the last Defenders, the orange Adventure and green Heritage models Diesel engines first appeared in Land Rovers in 1957 and the current 122 PS and 150 PS units shift the car along well enough, getting the car to 62 mph in around 14 or 15 seconds. This was not actually measured and Land Rover don’t worry about revealing official acceleration figures for Defenders. So although they are some of the slower cars in the traffic-light grand prix, the main idea of a work-horse vehicle is not mere acceleration. Interestingly, the only difference in the stats of the two engines is the 150 having more torque, with the official fuel consumption and emission figures being identical: 27.7 combined mpg and 269 g/km.

Driving Defenders on the open road

is a rather different experience from your average family car. It’s relatively noisy and the handling is, how should I say, well, different: I have to admit that, on the very wet roads during my test drives, I found myself being quite circumspect when taking sharp bends.

The high driving position probably over-emphasised this feeling and no doubt I’ll be told they’re perfectly alright, but I just did not want to risk damaging someone else’s car.

Since Maurice Wilks first conceived the Land Rover after the Second World War, they have of course developed along with the motor industry and all its new technology and incorporate many of today’s automatic safety systems.

Update for Vauxhall passenger vans VAUXHALL has updated its range of light commercial vehicles, which will see its passenger carriers receive a variety of new features.

Vivaro and Movano will now have Euro 6-compliant diesel engines, additional assistance systems to improve safety even further and extra optional fittings.

Priced at £27,094 on-the road, the entry-level 1.6 CDTi (95PS) engine with torque of 260Nm, has a combined consumption of 44.8mpg and emissions of 164g/km CO2.

The new 1.6 BiTurbo CDTi (125PS), which is priced at £28,060 on-the-road, produces torque of 320Nm, providing enough power for demanding tasks.

Fuel consumption on a combined cycle is 49.6mpg while it delivers emissions of 149g/km CO2.

Both engines come with Start/Stop and manual six-speed gearbox.

The Vivaro is available with new features such as Keyless Open and Start, a tablet holder and an improved IntelliLink infotainment system Navi 50 which also has DAB as standard.

The nine-seat Movano Combi and 17seat Movano Minibus are also available with new 2.3-litre BiTurbo diesel engines.

Thanks to Vauxhall’s BlueInjection exhaust after-treatment system, these engines also comply with Euro 6.

The Combi has two Euro 6 engines, the first is a 145PS version with 360Nm of torque. The most powerful engine now delivers 170PS and 380Nm of torque.

Both models deliver 42.8mpg and emit 173g/km CO2 with prices starting from £33,448 excluding VAT. Moving up the range, the 17-seat

Movano minibus has also been updated with the Euro 6 compliant 145PS BiTurbo engine.

The new engines come with Start/ Stop along with a manual six-speed transmission. The driver assistance package, now available for the Movano, offers comfort and improved safety. This package includes high beam assist, lane departure warning, fog lights and an onboard computer.

Prices start at £27,094 for the Vivaro Combo

In other respects it was sort of fun, with a chunky gearbox and steering wheel to work with. With the window open, you could hear the tyres singing and humming along the road surface.

Defenders don’t need people like me to praise their off-road capability and strength. The great explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, once told me that he and his crew had gone straight over a 15ft drop while on active service in their Army Land Rover and the soldiers had been able to carry on more or less regardless.

Land Rover Defenders will no doubt continue to adorn (if that’s the right word for such a vehicle) our roads and fields for decades to come.

TUNING FIRM SELECTED FOR TWO AWARDS ESSEX tuning designer and engineering company TDITuning has been selected as a finalist for two awards, in the categories of Export and Marketing, at the Essex Business Excellence Awards 2015.

The two hotly contested categories are sponsored and judged by Essex County Council and FRP Advisory LLP, respectively.

As a finalist, TDI-Tuning has had to demonstrate revenue growth in overseas markets, exports as a meaningful proportion of its total business, an innovative and original marketing strategy which has led to sales growth, and an imaginative approach across all communication mediums.

“As the only tuning firm

in Essex, where we have been based since 2004, we have concentrated on technological innovation, investing heavily in R&D, without forgetting a strong marketing ethos, good international communications and continued efforts to expand our range of products abroad,” says Principal Graeme King.

“We were delighted to have been shortlisted, and now be finalists for not one, but two Awards.”

TDI-Tuning has recently moved to bigger premises, at Waterhouse Business Centre, Cromar Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2QE, from where its marketing and export activities keep growing.

Tel: 01245 806419

‘The new L200 Series 5 makes its debut and is completely new from the ground up with well over 300 improvements’

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ITSUBISHI is being understandably bullish about the arrival of its new L200 pick up truck as the press launch material claims for seven ‘best in class’ features as the new Series 5 makes its debut which is completely new from the ground up with well over 300 improvements.

Since its launch in the UK, the current Series 4 (which continues in showrooms alongside the newcomer) has outsold all other pick ups.

The seven class leading boasts are: n Best in class economy n Best in class emissions n Best in class performance n Best in class 4WD n Best in class safety n Best in class utility n Best in class manoeuvrability Styling wise it retains the same basic blueprint as the previous model, with the familiar ‘J’ curve body design between cabin and cargo area, which is just not for visual

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CHRIS MANNING styling but allows the rear set of this five-seater double cab pick-up to be inclined by 25 degrees for passenger comfort.

Power comes from a 2.4-litre diesel engine, which a lower compression ratio and allows the unit to be made entirely of aluminium, reducing engine weight by 30kg and has a healthy power output of 178bhp and 430Nm of torque, mated to a sixspeed manual gearbox and the 0-60 time of 10.4 seconds is two seconds quicker than its predcessor.

Two sets of gear ratios of high and low are now operated by a round dial, replacing the previous lever and has four modes of 2H, 4H, 4HLc and 4LLc and the new L200 is unique in being the only pick up available that can be driven in permanent four-wheel-drive mode on tarmac.

CO2 levels have been

reduced to 169g/km, the lowest in its class and fuel consumption on the combined cycle is now 42.8mpg on the combined cycle and with a 75 litre fuel tank has a theoretical range of 685 miles.

The all important cargo bed is bigger all round and has been lowered for easier access and has the largest load capacity of any pick-up with a combined load bed capacity and full towing capability of 4.1 tons, and braked towing trailer figure of 3,100kg.

Mitsubishi have fully revised the chassis to body mounting of the new L200 with six shock-absorbing body mounts that are more than double the size of those in the previous model, stiffer front springs with larger anti roll bar, and rear springs 120mm longer to elevate the ride comfort to SUV levels.

I tried the L200 on the motor industry test site near Nuneaton and discovered for myself the pick-up’s capabilities on very slippery roads, which simulated

Mitsubishi L200 (£19,749-£23,799)

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Model: Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 Engine: 2.4-litre diesel engine developing 178bhp of power and 430Nm of torque Transmission: Six-speed manual Performance: Maximum speed 111mph, 0-60, 10.4 seconds Economy: 42.8 mpg official combined CO2 emissions: 173 g/km Price: £19,749-£23,799, £25,199 auto model

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ice and the car’s automatic active stability and traction control systems (ASTC) gave it a quiet extraordinary ability to take tight bends and to brake and steer out on an emergency in similar conditions.

Next was a challenging off road course demonstrating to the full the L200’s ability in low gear ratios to tackle swampy terrain and extremely steep slopes and angled banking which it handles with confidence boosting ability, with the greatly improved turning circle of 5.9m tight turns were handled with ease.

Out on the highway, the suspension shows its improvements with far less ‘bounce’ on the front suspension than the engine is far quieter as well. The elevated driving position gives a good view of the road ahead and it is easy and fun to drive with very little body roll.

Pricewise, the range starts

at £19,749 for the 4Life Double Cab, then comes the Titan Double Cab at £20,749, the Warrior Double Cab for £23,049, and the top of the range Barbarian Double Cab at £23,799 or £25,199 for the automatic version.

A whole variety of body kit extras can be added and include rear stainless steel bars for the cargo area, an aluminium tonneau cover for

the cargo bed, Adventurer top the same height as the roof line and stainless steel side bars.

In recent years the pick up truck has evolved to cover everything from commercial and recreational use and the new Series 5 L200 certainly embodies that theme with the comfort of a passenger car and the strength and functionality to perform as a commercial workhorse as well.

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Sport

Arsenal v Liverpool Crystal Palace v Aston Villa Leicester v Tottenham West Brom v Chelsea West Ham v Bournemouth Charlton v Hull QPR v Rotherham

Fleetwood v Colchester Southend v Swindon Scunthorpe v Millwall Newport v Leyton Orient Wycombe v Dagenham

FOOTBALL

Four goal City take emphatic victory

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HERE were debut goals galore at Melbourne Park as the Clarets ran away 4-0 winners against ninth placed Hayes & Yeading.

The Clarets made amends for their dismal performance in the home loss against Hemel Hempstead on Monday evening.

An own-goal from Aiden Palmer’s freekick in the 7th minute opened the scoring before Luke Daley’s long range goal doubled Chelmsford’s lead at the interval.

This was followed up by Marvel Ekpiteta’s direct run and shot midway through the second half which meant the Clarets were in the ascendancy. Billy Bricknell then made it four after his goal.

Makasi’s free-kick on the right wing was deflected into the net from Jake Nicholson to put the Clarets 1-0 up after seven minutes.

Chelmsford then doubled their lead in the 30th minute. Luke Daley sent a thunderous effort towards goal and it flew past the stranded Hayes & Yeading keeper.

Marvel Ekpiteta added a third

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after a direct run into the box, cutting inside of his marker before rifling a shot beyond Charlie Crowley.

Billy Bricknell completed the rout by adding Clarets’ fourth and final goal of the afternoon. An inchperfect through ball allowed his run into the box to be untroubled before nestling his shot in the bottom lefthand corner of the goal.

Hawkes made numerous changes to his starting eleven with Mark Haines, Harry Hickford, Michael Toner, Lee Sawyer and Hugo Skepelhorn all being replaced with Marvel Ekpiteta, Luke Daley and Harry Morgan. He started Aiden Palmer and Moses Makasi who both join the Clarets on loan from Ebbsfleet and West Ham respectively.

Tristan Lewis picked a side which included ex-Claret Evans Kouassi on the bench whilst central

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Nilsson back for Hammers KIM Nilsson returns to the Vortex Hammers side this Friday, in the final home Elite League meeting of the season at the Arena Essex Raceway where the opposition will be the reigning Elite League Champions and current League champions and current League leaders, the Poole Pirates.

Having missed the last month and a half through an arm injury the Vortex Hammers Promoter Jon Cook is delighted to welcome his young Swede back for the crucial clash with Poole.

Jon Cook commented: “Kim’s absence has been hard felt and with a win over Poole pretty much guaranteeing us avoiding the Wooden Spoon, his return is aptly timed as we aim to bow out in style on Friday night.”

This important Elite League fixture starts at the usual time of 8pm.

Tickets will be available on the night through the pay booths but may also be purchased in advance online via the club’s website at www.lakesidehammers.co

defender Yado Mambo missed out on the fixture due to injury.

After the kick-off time was delayed due to an injured linesman, the Clarets opened the scoring early on through Moses Makasi. The loan signing’s deep free-kick from the right wing met Hayes & Yeading player Jake Nicholson whose header deflected the ball into his own net.

Hayes could have equalised from a corner in the 25th minute, Nicholson’s corner flew into the box towards Devante McKain, whose powerful header flew just over.

Chelmsford, however doubled their lead after 30 minutes. Luke Daley – who made his first full appearance for the Clarets – fired an unstoppable shot

from distance past Charlie Crowley in the Hayes goal.

Despite the visitors having numerous chances, they failed to convert any therefore the Clarets went into the halftime interval deservedly 2-0 leaders.

There was little action after the start of the second half, Chelmsford seemed the more likely to score however Hayes were still threatening to get a goal with numerous chances coming for the visitors from corner kicks.

Marvel Ekpiteta – making his debut appearance for the Clarets, having recovered from an injury – scored to give the Clarets a 3-0 lead in the 73rd minute. His direct run into the box saw him cut inside his marker before rifling a shot beyond Crowley.

The Clarets reached a 4-0 scoreline straight after Jonah Gosling was brought on for Luke Daley in the 80th minute.

Billy Bricknell was supplied an inchperfect through-ball before firing his shot past Crowley and score his first goal since returning to the club.

The young Hugo Skepelhorn was introduced to the match in the 83rd minute. His energetic and troublesome prowess allowed him to cause havoc in the Hayes defence as the visitors were unable to control him.

An unbeatable performance from acrobatic goalkeeper Ashley Timms meant Hayes were unable to breach the Clarets’ defence and denied them a consolation goal as the Clarets ran away 4-0 victors.

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First half double secures first Premier win FIRST-HALF goals from Ryan O’Rawe and Shad Ngandu earned Brentwood Town their first ever Ryman Premier Division win at the expense of VCD Athletic at The Arena.

Centre-half O’Rawe fired in an excellent 25-yard strike and Ngandu added Brentwood’s second with a cool finish before the break.

The Blues had chances to extend their lead in the second half but they had already done enough to seal their first points of the season which saw them move up to 16th place.

There were just two changes to the Brentwood side that lost to East Thurrock United on Tuesday.

Ngandu returned from suspension to make his first start of the season in place of Daryl Robson, while Leon

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Gordon replaced Ade Cole on the right wing.

Like Brentwood, visitors VCD went into the match yet to pick up a point, but they started well and could have taken the lead inside the first minute when Alex Teniola fizzed a powerful shot at goalkeeper Martyn Guest.

The Vickers continued to have the better of the opening exchanges, but against the run of play Brentwood opened the scoring in the 13th minute.

Full-back Ritchie Jones found O’Rawe who curled a speculative right-footed shot beyond Rob Budd and in at the far post from 25 yards.

VCD responded well to going behind and Guest

pulled off a good save to deny Loick Pires in the 16th minute before holding onto Lewis Tozer’s close range header from the resulting corner.

O’Rawe almost made it 2-0 to the hosts midway through the half when he rose to meet Mitch Hahn’s throw in, but a full-stretch Budd tipped his header round the post.

However, the Blues still managed to double their lead before half-time as Liam Hope threaded the ball through for Ngandu who coolly slotted in from close range.

After the break Jack Stevenson whipped a free-kick just wide of the upright as Keith McMahon’s side looked for a way back into the game, but in truth Brentwood defended

comfortably and could have extended their lead.

Budd made a good save to stop Robbie Rees’ thumping strike before Tozer’s last ditch tackle midway through the half denied Liam Hope an almost certain goal to keep VCD in the game.

There was no way back for the visitors, though, as Brentwood picked up a well-deserved first Premier Division victory.

Manager Dean Holdsworth was delighted to have got the win and after the match insisted there is more to come from his players.

He said: “That’s the most important thing today, to get those three points and a clean sheet and a confidence booster for us as a group because we’ve played better and lost in the previous two games. MARTIN VOLLER

Free soccer camp days with Made in Essex offer Back after injury, Kim Nilsson returns for the Hammers

MADE in Essex readers can take advantage of a free offer of 25 places at UK Football Camp courses taking place during August 24-28 in Brentwood.

The camps will once again offer a mix of professional FA qualified coaching with good old fashioned fun!

Team-building football and nonfootball activities on and off the field, include; Fifa 15 tournaments’, Football Golf, Nerf challenges, Mario-Kart races, The Water Gauntlet and UKFC’s Got Talent to name just a few.

The camps continue to be the number one half-term and school holiday camp choice for boys and girls in Brentwood, 5-12 years of age.

So whether your child is the next Beckham, or has never even kicked a ball before, the camps are perfect for everyone.

With kick off at 9.30am and final whistle at 5.30pm, ensures your child leaves happy and fulfilled from each day’s activities.

What’s more, if you attend three days or more you will receive a free

UKFC gift and trophy, with all attendees receiving a certificate.

There are limited spaces remaining this summer, so take advantage of this offer today, to avoid missing out.

All UK Football Camp coaching team are professional FA coaches who are each CRB/DBS checked and first aid certified.

To register your child’s visit www. ukfootballcamps.co.uk and enter promo code: MIEFREE. Call 01277375155 or email coach@ ukfootballcamps.co.uk for more details.

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CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

Baldwin’s maiden century secures win for sixth team

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T WAS a generally positive week for Chelmsford in terms of results and performances but little went their way in other games. Nick Bailey, Micky Burns and Alistair Baldwin recorded centuries in wins for the firsts, fifths and sixths. The only side to lose were the fourth team.

Chingford had never lost to Chelmsford in the Premier League and when Hassan made a century from 69 balls it looked possible that run would continue. However, they were well short of full strength and after Ollie Devenish dismissed him it was oneway traffic. Four wickets for Karamat Ali helped restrict the total to 177.

Nick Bailey and Dan Hagen knocked off the bulk of the runs with Nick reaching a century.

The second and third placed teams met in the second team Premier and helped smooth Wanstead’s path with a dull draw. Some good batting from Rob Catchpole and Jack Moss set Chelmsford up for a big score.

Brentwood played out for a draw despite the excellence of Mark Drain.

In spite of facing the worst of the SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 1ST TEAM

Chingford 177 all out Chelmsford 179-1

(Chelmsford won by 9 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

AFTER winning the toss and electing to bat, Chingford got off to a flyer with Hassan reaching his 100 off just 69 deliveries. Fortunately for the fielding side Devenish (2-26) was able to finally remove the danger man, deceiving the batsman with a slower ball.

Although there were a few lusty blows along the way, the innings quickly subsided for just 177 all out.

On a good batting track Chelmsford were confident of success and the openers were able to score freely in the early overs.

A number of Chingford bowlers came into the attack but failed to slow the scoring rate, with Bailey in particular beginning to score quickly after he and Dan Hagen had brought up their half-centuries. After Hagen fell for an excellent 64 with just 13 required to win, Ben Clifford calmly announced his arrival at the crease with a huge six over mid-wicket. In the

conditions, the thirds had an excellent win. Sam Trowell (69) led the recovery from 50 for four with good support from Chris Drain (53*) as Chelmsford posted 206. Ian Hare took four wickets as they were bowled out for 164.

The fourth team struggled to 123 at Colchester and unsurprisingly could not defend that. After a reasonable start, they collapsed in the face of Thomas (4-32), Ullah (3-20) and Kent (3-15). Fernandes (50) got the chase off to a good start although Ken Jones (3-23) picked up a few wickets so that Chelmsford at least registered a point.

Micky Burns led the way in an emphatic win for the fifth team. He put Horndon’s bowlers to the sword with 112. There was useful support from Alex Bailey, James Burns and Jack Campion in Chelmsford’s 257 for six.

A good partnership between Alistair Baldwin and Matt Cook (63) helped the sixth team to a comfortable win over Writtle. Baldwin made his maiden century in Chelmsford’s 216 for three which they defended fairly comfortably.

next over, Bailey hit two more boundaries to not only win the game but also reach his century, finishing unbeaten on 104.

2ND TEAM Chelmsford 253-7 Brentwood 161-6

(Match drawn) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at The Old County Ground

A FRUSTRATING afternoon for Chelmsford made even worse by nasty injuries to Rob Hayto and Lee Cranmer.

Losing the toss, Chelmsford batted first. The openers met the challenge resolutely in building a steady and solid opening partnership of 108 in 30 overs before Catchpole, who had played the lead role, departed for a fine 69.

197 for three soon became 212 for six as Brentwood fought back, with anchor man Moss being the sixth out also for 69.

Cranmer hit a huge 6 into the car park from the far side of the square, and the innings was declared on 253 for seven.

In a bizarre second innings Brentwood’s appetite for a run chase was dissipated within the first seven overs as the pace of Drain (2-38) and Anthony Hill (1-38) proved too hot.

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Harry Green and Aaron Beard played the leading roles in a good win for the Sunday first team. In a match reduced to 35 overs, Chelmsford kept a lid in the scoring as Waltham made 145. Green (4-21) bowled an inspired spell and Tom Halsey took three wickets. Beard’s match-winning 61 not out guided Chelmsford to a fivewicket win.

David Thrift rounded off the weekend in style with a superb unbeaten 82 at Little Baddow.

Chasing 203 for victory they slid to 84 for seven. Chris McQuitty (21) and Callum Rudd hung in with Thrift to secure a win by two wickets. Thrift had taken two wickets earlier on, with three more for Matt Cole and two from Matt Cook.

The weekend had started well with the under-11s securing a place in the Central Essex Cup Final with a win over Maldon. n On Wednesday, August 26, Chelmsford will play Fiji, who are preparing for their World Cricket play-offs. The match will be at Chelmer Park and starts at 12.30.

initially shackled the potentially dangerous Walford with accurate legspin, and then got him the first time he chanced his arm aided by a fine running catch at deep cover by Sean Sullivan. Rob Hayto’s offspin (1-31) produced a stumping by Green to reduce Brentwood to 50 for four, with 204 required from 23 overs.

Drain trapped Maxwell lbw for 50 with 13 overs left but the game drifted tamely to a draw.

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(Chelmsford won by 42 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

ON A damp pitch, scoring was very difficult early on. The top order patiently waited for bad balls only to get out to them as they played far too early.

Sam Trowell had got himself in though and played extremely well, combining classy shots with some brutal hitting. Chris Drain proved a useful foil and these two got the innings on track before Trowell was given out for 69.

Three wickets in quick succession left a scramble to pass 200 but Drain and Ian Hare

BOWLS

Bowler Byatt’s mixed fortunes BRENTWOOD lawn bowler Geoff Byatt had a sweet and sour day in an annual triples competition last Sunday.

He was skip of the team which collected Brentwood’s top rink award in the second leg of the Centenary Plate competition against Southend-based Essex County.

Although he led his team of Pam Baker and Daphne Gilbert to a 14-shot lead, it was not enough to rescue Brentwood who started the day as underdogs with a nine-shot firstleg deficit.

Their opponents capitalised on home advantage to increase their lead to 21.

The day before, Byatt was among a 24-strong Brentwood squad which travelled to Henley in Oxfordshire where they won by 29 shots.

Although both clubs

managed to achieve that, Drain finishing 53 not out and the score 206 for eight.

Buckhurst Hill’s openers were the perceived dangermen and were tied down by accurate bowling. Both fell trying to play break the shackles to Alistair Fergus and Craig Thompson before Fergus (2-18) picked up another.

The game then entered a slightly worrying phase for Chelmsford. The sixth wicket pair enjoyed some fortune but boundaries came pretty freely and the score had reached 127 for five.

A good return catch from Vit Sapaetharan provided the breakthrough. Liam Keaney entered the attack and snared the ninth wicket before Hare closed things out with overs to spare, to finish with four for 43.

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Chelmsford 123 all out Colchester & East Essex 127-4 (Chelmsford won by 6 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Colchester Rugby Club

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Chelmsford 257-6 Horndon-on-the-Hill 148 all out (Chelmsford won by 109 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Horndon

Winners Pam Baker, Geoff Byatt and Daphne Gilbert

won on three rinks, Bentwood won on overall shots with the final score 119- 90.

Brentwood men’s captain Richard Rose congratulated the hosts for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality and he

6TH TEAM

Chelmsford 216-3 Writtle 150 all out

(Chelmsford won by 66 runs) Friendly Played at Chelmer Park

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 1ST TEAM

Waltham 145 all out Chelmsford147-5

(Chelmsford won by 5 wickets) Spa Tec Essex Sunday League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

HAVING scrambled throughout the week to raise a side, Chelmsford achieved a very satisfying win with match-winning displays from teenagers Harry Green and Aaron Beard.

The opening batsmen took an understandably cautious approach. This allowed Chelmsford to dump off some overs with the ultra-medium pace of Alistair Fergus only conceding eight runs in his allocation and also making the breakthrough.

Hopes of raising the rate rather foundered as Harry Green bowled an excellent spell. As well as keeping it tight he picked up four wickets (4-21).

The amazing Tom Halsey came into the attack and as

thanked Brentwood ladies’ captain Margaret Rayment for organising the outing.

He also presented prizes to players on his top rink: Marina Thorne, Pam Robinson, Byron Davies and Ron Lofts.

usual, bagged some wickets.

After one unlucky expensive over, Vit Sapaetharan was rewarded with the ninth wicket and Halsey (3-20) finished things off by bowling Shaider (30) who had been the mainstay of the innings of 145.

Jack Sterland and Gary Chidley got the response off to a good start but were tied down by a change of pace and the accuracy of Hussain (2-18).

Aaron Beard came in at number five and in combination with Sapaetharan played very well. Good running and crisp timing turned the game very much in Chelmsford’s favour and they looked sure fire winners at 100 for three.

Beard stroked the winning boundary to finish 61 not out.

2ND TEAM Little Baddow 202-8 Chelmsford 206-8

(Chelmsford won by 2 wickets) Friendly Played at Riffhams Chase

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