SCENE September 2012
Kent’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible
Back to School:
SCENE’s guide to education in Kent
Interiors:
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Stephen Fry & The Chronicles
Education Exclusive:
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Welcome
To the September 2012 edition of SCENE Welcome to the September 2012 issue of SCENE Magazine, Kent’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...
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Scene In Kent The Latest news, releases and products from in and around Kent. Greek Night At Plaza Nick Constantine hosts an extravagant Greek night at Plaza, Locksbottom. National Achievers Congress Donald Trump & Anthony Robbins:The Most Powerful Success Masterclass Of Your Life. A Little Bit Of Fry The actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, presenter, and more... Back To School With the beginning of a new term here, now is the time to be thinking about schools. Fashion We check out the latest trends as we move from Summer into Autumn.
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Property Portfolio Your guide to buying, selling, redecorating your home. Soak In Peace Create your own Zen in your bathroom using neutral tones. Wine & Dine Plaza recipe of the month supported by Wines of the month from Champion Wines. Bienvenido A España A luxurious resort nestled in the mountains of southern Spain.
Star SCENE September’s Star SCENE is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers.
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The Latest from Kent this month... Anna Karenina Having attempted to bust out of the frocks ‘n’ frills ghetto with his terrific action thriller ‘Hanna’, director Joe Wright (‘Atonement’) is back on familiar ground with this adaptation of Tolstoy’s nineteenth-century novel. The story concerns a young married aristocratic woman, Anna, who conducts an affair with the wealthy Count Vronsky but cannot save herself from spiralling into depression and paranoia. Knightley tops a solid British cast, with Aaron Johnson as Vronsky, Jude Law as the husband and other roles filled by the likes of Kelly Macdonald, Olivia Williams, Matthew Macfadyen and Emily Watson In cinemas nationwide from 7th September 2012
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The Great River Race 2012 An annual river marathon race to find the Traditional Boat Champions. Around 300 crews take part and, like London’s running marathon, these range from series sports people sailors in absurd fancy dress. Vessels, meanwhile, are an eclectic mix of gigs, skiffs, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, wherries and whalers. The race start time depends entirely on tides, but 2012’s event is expected to kick off at 10.30am at Millwall Riverside, Westferry Rd, E14. Traditionally, the route passes Tower Bridge, Westminster Bridge and ends at Ham House, Richmond.
The UK’s leading High Street furniture retailer, dwell, is to open a new store within the Lakeside Retail Park this August. This new store in Essex will become the 22nd store for the eclectic retailer and the new, large retail location will sit between Comet and The Furniture Gallery on the popular retail park. The store is set to open on 24th August 2012 just in time for the bank holiday weekend. The new dwell at Lakeside will house the brands wide range of furniture and accessories and will open with a wide range of fun and exclusive offers for the first weekend dwell Lakeside, Unit 15, Lakeside Retail Park, Western Avenue, Grays, RM20 3HH www.dwell.co.UK T: 0845 675 9090 10 SCENE
Play Time
SHIMLA PINK INDIAN CUISINE MR ALI MAKES HIS MARK! Why not try something different on a Sunday and treat the family to Shimla Pink’s Special Sunday Buffet 12pm until 5.30pm; Adults £8.95, Children £5.95, or come along to one of our ‘Banqueting Nights’ for a 5 course meal for £12.50 per head Monday - Thursday. However, if you fancy lunch out then Shimla Pink’s Special 4 Course Lunch is something not to be missed; 12pm until 2.30pm for just £7.95. We also do free home delivery 7 days a week within a 3 mile radius, with all orders of £15.00 or more. Mr Ali and his staff look forward to greeting you at Shimla Pink Indian Cuisine, 326 High Street, Orpington, Kent. BR6 ONG. To make a reservation please call 01689 828800.
PHASE EIGHT STORE Ladies Fashion Retailer Phase Eight are delighted to announce the relocation of its store within The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley, to a brand new larger retail space on Thursday 6th September 2012. The stunning new store, which is in a prime location on the Upper Mall and measures 1,277 Sq Ft, comes as a result of highly successful trading since the brand first arrived at the centre in 1997. Phase Eight currently holds a portfolio of 103 stand-alone stores and 195 concessions throughout the UK. The store will follow the beautiful Phase Eight design concept that customers have grown to recognise - feminine, luxurious, warm and inviting. Situated in the heart of Bromley Town Centre, The Glades Shopping Centre forms a major part of Bromley’s shopping offer, providing an exceptional mix of over 140 shops and restaurants
The phenomenal summer of sport might have drawn to a close but ‘Play’ continues at Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells. As part of the retailers’ innovative B&O PLAY range of fun and portable audiovisual products, customers can enjoy the amazing performance of the BeoPlay A8 and the BeoPlay A3 speaker docks. BeoPlay A8 allows users to wirelessly stream music from their iTouch®, iPhone®, iPad® or Mac computer via Apple’s AirPlay® technology, while it also offers a variety of mounting options and comes with its own wall bracket and remote control. BeoPlay A3 allows iPad® owners to really make their device heard by adding amazingly well-defined stereo sound to the iPad® experience. Compatible with iPad® 1 and iPad® 2 devices, BeoPlay A3 can be positioned upright, on its side or flat and takes its power from the mains or its rechargeable battery. Best of all, BeoPlay A8 and BeoPlay A3 represent remarkable value at only £949 and £449 respectively, and are available to take away today at the below showrooms. Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath Tel: 0208 303 2760 www.bang-olufsen.com/bexleyheath Bang & Olufsen of Bromley Tel: 0208 466 8080 www.bang-olufsen.com/bromley Bang & Olufsen of Tunbridge Wells Tel: 01892 527 525 www.bang-olufsen.com/tunbridgewells iPad, iPhone, iTouch and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S and other countries.
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Plaza AN EXTRAVAGANT GREEK NIGHT AT PLAZA, LOCKSbOTTOM.
A GREEK NIGHT AT PLAZA WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS. A SELECTIVE MOUTHWATERING MEZE MENU, LIVE GREEK MUSIC AND OF COURSE THE GREEK DANCING! PLAZA HOSTS THE ‘GREEK NIGHT’ EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS AND IS A NIGHT NOT TO MISSED. THE NEXT GREEK NIGHT AT PLAZA WILL BE ON THE 21ST OF OCTOBER AND BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED.
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Donald Trump & Anthony Robbins The Most Powerful Success Masterclass Of Your Life.
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onald Trump and Anthony Robbins are men who challenge the status quo, who think differently. While most accept what life throws at them, these men shape the world to their own desires and expectations. Together these men believe that with the right tools and attitude, anyone can make their life better and achieve their goals. Want to join them? Over three intensive and inspiring days, you’ll learn the proven success strategies of Donald Trump and Anthony Robbins. Not only that but you’ll also get access to a wealth of other inspiring experts and specialists from all over the world. This is your chance to learn from the world’s best, network with like-minded professionals and leave with
a concrete plan for achieving your goals. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to get coached by the world’s most inspiring achievers, at the most powerful success event of the year. You simply couldn’t ask for better business mentors. To see Donald Live along with all the other amazing speakers please visit: www.nationalachieverscongress.co.uk For a limited time only you can take advantage of our gold ticket, normally priced at £795.00 but until 30th of September £197.00. To book your tickets visit www.nationalachieverscongress.co.uk or Call 020 7665 8262
For a limited time only you can take advantage of our
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Win Tickets (worth £990)
to the National Achiever’s Congress 2012
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n an exclusive UK first, business legend Donald Trump will be making a rare appearance at this year’s National Achiever’s Congress at ExCeL London.
Enter Our competition and one lucky Scene magazine reader will win a pair of tickets to the National Achievers Congress 2012 worth £990. All you have to do is answer this question:
If there’s any doubt how big a deal this is, it’s worth noting that Trump tops the list of the 10 highest paid speakers in the world, a list that includes Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, Tony Blair and Al Gore. The reason he can demand the highest fee? Because he delivers. Trump is famed for his blunt no-nonsense style, talking the way he acts – for impact and results.
What is the name of the hit TV show Donald Trump stars in?
It’s this attitude that has made him one of the most successful business icons on the planet, seen him amass an astonishing portfolio of business interests, as well as produce and star in the mega-successful TV series The Apprentice.
Email your answer to info@scenemagazines.com by the closing date, 24th of September 2012. Please include ‘Scene NAC’ in the subject header. Entrants must provide the correct answer, their full name, address and telephone number (home and mobile) and contact details for their guest, should they win. The competition winner and their guest will be contacted during the day on 28th of September 2012. One entry per household/ individual. This offer cannot be used with any other. Normal booking conditions apply.
Trump is the biggest name at the biggest event of the year.
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A bit of Fry & The Chronicles One of the biggest guys in television, Stephen Fry is a man to be credited and admired. His versatility has led to his name being one of the biggest in show business. From acting to play writes Mr Fry does it all and he does it well. The winner of 8 awards and nominated for 13 others this man is one of the best in his field leaving his footprints wherever he goes. Words by Roberta Pidgeon
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orn on 24 August 1957 in Hampstead, London Stephen Fry is one of the most multi-talented celebrities we know today. Being an actor, screenwriter, comedian, television presenter not mention more cannot be easy but Stephen Fry does this with class. Although Stephen Fry had a troubled childhood, in which he was expelled from a number of schools and ended up spending three months in prison for credit card fraud this definitely did not jeopardise his success by any means as he was able to secure a place at Queens College, Cambridge where he studied English literature. There is no doubt that Stephen Fry is a very intelligent man as when he was at university he joined Cambridge footlights dramatic club and was even on University challenge. It was at the footlights where Stephen fry was introduced to Hugh Laurie where the two of them became a comedy double act `Fry and Laurie`. This is where Fry’s television career began after catching the attention of Granada Television where he was asked to star in `There’s Nothing to Worry About`. This is when his career took off, he was now in the public eye, it was clear at this point what a success Fry`s career was going to be. A second series then established Fry and Laurie as a comedy double act. As Fry`s reputation was building the BBC decided to
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offer him his own show, however disappointingly it was cancelled after the first episode. However Fry had clearly made an impression as the BBC commissioned a sketch show in 1986 that was to become `A Bit of Fry & Laurie` this became very successful. As well as his television shows Stephen fry was also featured in a few films at the time such as the `The Good Father` in 1985. One if his biggest acting role however, not just for his reputation but also for him individually was his role as Oscar Wilde in `Wilde`. Fry had been a great fan of Oscar Wilde since he was 13 so this role was a part he felt he was `born to play`. It was probably the most important role of his career as it earned him a nomination for Best Actor in the 1998 Golden Globe Award. After this Stephen Fry had defiantly made his mark on the television and film industry and it was clear he could only get better. Besides his television successes he is also responsible for the writing of a number of theatre scripts. Fry wrote the play `Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys` for the 1980 Edinburgh Festival where it won the Fringe first prize. In 1984 fry adapted the extremely successful 1930s musical `Me and My Girl` for the west end. His career in theatre was undoubtedly successful, he had only one knock back during his time in theatre and that was when he was cast a lead role in Simon Gray`s 1995 play `Cell Mates` to which Stephen Fry left three days into
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the West End run as he had stage fright. Although this may have appeared to be a throw back in his theatrical career, it undoubtedly wasn’t as in 2007 Stephen fry wrote a Christmas pantomime in 2007, `Cinderella` which ran at London`s old Vic theatre. Stephen Fry’s television and film career has been consistent throughout his life and in 2003 Fry made his directorial debut with `Bright young things` which was adapted by himself from Evelyn Waugh`s `Vile Bodies`. By this point it was more than evident that Fry had made a big impact in the television and film industries and in 2001 he began hosting the BAFTA Film awards which he did for 5 years before stepping down in 2006. Fry continues to make regular film appearances. In the 2005 film version of `The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy` he played the narrator. In 2006, he played the role of a gadget-master in `Stormbreaker`, and in 2007 he appeared as himself hosting a quiz in St Trinian’s. Fry also starred in the Tim Burton version of Alice in Wonderland, as the voice of the Cheshire Cat. He played Mycroft Holmes in the sequel to Sherlock 18 SCENE
Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie. His acclamation for his earlier work has definitely shown with his number of various works in more recent times. Fry`s career has been such a success due to him being a very intelligent man and quite a character. Fry came out as gay in 1995. When asked about his reasons for his sexuality, Fry said “I suppose it all began when I came out of the womb. I looked back up at my mother and thought to myself, ‘that’s the last time I’m going up one of those`` Fry was in a 14-year relationship with Daniel Cohen, which ended in 2010. Fry has stated that he is 90% homosexual, but has been attracted to women on occasion. Fry is also an atheist and has also declared himself a humanist; however he has accepted that religion can have positive effects. Fry has unquestionably been one of the best television and film stars of his time, not to mention his works in theatre or his biographies. He is a credit to the world of the media who should be widely acknowledged for his achievements.
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Back To School
SCENE’s guide to education in kent With the beginning of a new term in our midst, now is the perfect time to be thinking about schools for your children. We have selected a few of the best schools in the Kent area to help the selection process a little easier whilst giving you an insight into the best local schools polices and aims for their students.
Bromley High School
Since 1883, under the watchful eye of the largest group of independent schools for girls in the UK, Bromley High has nurtured, challenged and inspired thousands of girls and young women. They are proud to allow every girl to become the woman that she wants to be and show the girls what is possible, without the limits that might be imposed in a coeducational classroom. Their staff know about girls’ education and will find out what makes her tick, what she is good at and what will challenge her to develop her talents, preparing her as an independent and confident young woman to embrace the extraordinary opportunities of our complex world. Telephone - 020 8781 7000 Address - Bromley High School, Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2TW
Colfe´s School
Colfe’s is a co-educational independent day school in the suburbs of South-East London, catering for boys and girls of all ages. Originally established in 1652, Colfe’s was a local authority grammar school until 1977 when it became independent. The grammar school ethos survives in a number of ways, in their commitment to academic success and traditional virtue on the sports field. Smaller class sizes and tutor groups enable them to develop the uniqueness of their pupils, whether they find fulfilment on the sports field, the library, the theatre, or all three. Telephone - 020 8852 2283 Address- Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW
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The Pointer School
Pointers has always had a good reputation as a pre-preparatory and preparatory school for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven. It has firmly established itself as a traditional, yet exciting school where parents from many backgrounds send their children.. Central to their ethos and all their activities is the Christian faith, and all children at Pointers are taught this. They recognise that children should learn about the variety of belief systems that exist in society and therefore all pupils receive some instruction in the other main world religions. Telephone - 020 8293 1331 Address - The Pointer School, 19 Stratheden, Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH Email - secretary@pointers-school.co.uk
Sackville school
Sackville is a large school, but a small community. They are in partnership with their parents to ensure a happy, caring and supportive environment, within which they all work together to achieve the very high standards. Those standards apply to all aspects of school life – academic learning, creativity, sport and respect for one another. That is why they offer all students the chance to learn and grow, the right to be listened to and express themselves. They also provide a clear set of expectations about behaviour, which aims at fairness for all. Students at all levels enjoy taking on responsibilities and working with those in other year groups. Telephone - 01342 410140 Address - Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY Email - secretary@sackville.w-sussex.sch.uk
Eltham College Senior School
Eltham College is a school rich in history, variety, vitality and care; we are proud of our Christian heritage which originated with the provision of education for the sons of missionaries. The college is unique in that its Christian foundation has created a school with strong values. Personal integrity, a sense of respect for self and the needs of others are essential elements of the ethos at Eltham. Throughout its history, students from Eltham College have been recognized for their scholarship and commitment to serving others; they have gone on to give leadership and service in many areas beyond school life. Telephone – 020 8857 1455 Address – Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London SE9 4QF Email - mail@eltham-college.org.uk
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Chislehurst and Sidcup grammar school
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School aims to educate and prepare for life, able pupils from all backgrounds. This responsibility is carried out within a caring, happy and supportive community. The education that ‘Chis & Sid’ offers develops its pupils intellectually, emotionally and physically. The ingrained idea of excellence in school life allows pupils to reach high academic, sporting, cultural and aesthetic standards. The special quality of learning in the classroom is equally matched by the richness of teaching that pupils experience. Telephone - 020 8302 6511 Address - Hurst Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9AG Email – enquiries@csgrammar.com
St Dunstan`s School
St Dunstan’s College combines the successful elements of a traditional education with a forwardthinking approach to educating girls and boys from the ages of 3 to 18. The school community is small enough for everyone to feel included, cared for, encouraged and recognized, whilst being large enough to offer the opportunities and choices to prepare each girl and boy for life in the increasingly global world. Telephone - 020 8516 7200 Address - Stanstead Road, London, SE64TY Email - Info@sdmail.org.uk
Blackheath High School
Blackheath High School aims to nurture all-round achievement and believe that developing interests such as sport, music, debating, drama and outdoor pursuits is the best way of doing this. They are committed to an all-round, holistic education where extra-curricular activities are valued almost as much as the academic. The outcome leaves the students with the skills, competencies and personal qualities that will help them to make a success of their adult lives. Telephone - 020 8853 2929 Address - Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3 7AG Email - info@bla.gdst.net
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Eltham College
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ltham College is a school rich in history, variety, vitality and care. The aim of the school is to provide a balanced and stimulating education based on Christian principles and practice. Founded in 1842, originally for the sons of missionaries, it is now an independent day school for 560 boys and 60 Sixth Form girls in the Senior School, plus 210 boys in the Junior School.
sports centre on site housing a 25m swimming pool and indoor cricket centre. The school also has a new library, a dedicated music school and hockey astroturf and, most recently a modern and contemporary art gallery.
The school is set in 60 acres of playing fields and is unique in that it has excellent facilities yet it is small enough to care and every pupil is known and valued as an individual. It is committed to academic achievement of the highest standards, but its yardstick is always the individual’s potential. Students are encouraged to perform at their highest level both academically and in the breadth of school life. In the range of activities here, from sport, through outdoor pursuits, to our justly celebrated music, art and drama, there is scope for everyone to realise that potential. Examination results are of the highest standard at Eltham College and it ranks as a top 100 school with on average 80% of pupils going on to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. There is a purpose built
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To find out more, come and visit one of our Open Mornings or contact the school for more information www.eltham-college.org.uk
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LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
Whole School Open Morning Sat 15th Sept
A kettle drum solo, performed by the U12a right wing.
10.00 am – 12.30 pm (Arrive at 9.45am)
Boys 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry
At Eltham College, everyone is someone else. The economist is a marathon runner. The first violinist helps out at the local care home. The tennis captain designs websites. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each pupil’s skills and talents. All of them. We develop well-rounded individuals.
Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF Telephone 020 8857 1455 www.eltham-college.org.uk
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Annabel’s Tea Room Treats
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ith autumn just round the corner, why not try a delicious alternative to traditional cake flavours; Annabel’s Chocolate, Orange and Pecan cake is the perfect treat on an autumnal afternoon!
Chocolate, Orange and Pecan Cake Ingredients • • • • • • • •
175g/6oz butter 175g/6oz golden caster sugar 3 large eggs 175g/6oz Self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder Zest of an orange and juice of half of that orange 35g chopped pecans 35g chopped chocolate
For the filling and topping:• • • •
85g/3oz butter 225g icing sugar 4tsp orange juice (from other half of orange) grated chocolate and orange zest to decorate
To Make the Cake 1. Preheat oven to 180c/350f/gas4. 2. Grease and line the base of two 20cm (8in) sponge tins with baking parchment.
3. Beat the butter and caster sugar until light, pale and fluffy (you could do this by hand, but an electric mixer is a lot easier). 4. Add the eggs one at a time beating between adding each egg. 5. Gently mix in flour and baking powder followed by orange zest, juice, pecans and chocolate. 6. Divide the mixture between the two tins, smooth the surface and bake for 20/25 minutes until the cake is springy to the touch. 7. Cool on a wire rack. For the filling and topping:1. Put the softened butter, sieved icing sugar and orange juice into a bowl and mix until smooth. 2. Spread half the icing on one of the cakes and sandwich together and use the other half for the topping. 3. Decorate with grated chocolate, orange zest or more pecans!! Photography by Jack Knott
Cupcake Icing Workshop Annabel’s will be holding a cupcake icing workshop in the tea room on Sunday 23rd September 2012 to celebrate National Cupcake Week! Tickets are £20 and there are limited places so please book now to avoid disappointment. Annabel’s, 3 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, BR7 6NR 07714189674 Annabel’s II, 15 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB 07733014565 www.annabelsluxuryenglishgifts.com SCENE 25
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Have you any worries with your teeth or questions about non surgical solutions? Well Dr Jas is here to help with all your problems, all you need to do is ask! Can I Change Metal Fillings To White? Yes, it is quite easy for you to change old and broken down metal fillings to white fillings. It is much healthier for you to have resin (white) fillings as they bond to the surface of your tooth and virtually become part of the tooth structure and also they are much more aesthetically pleasing. If the old filling is particularly large, you may be advised to have a porcelain inlay, which is the strongest white filling and is handmade in our dental laboratory by our master ceramist.
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How Long Does it Take to get Fixed Teeth? Dental Implants are a fantastic way to replace missing teeth without compromising healthy teeth on either side of the gap. It can take anything from just an hour to get fixed teeth placed! This can be done all in one visit! At Perfect Smile Spa we only use the best and latest technology to give you an immediate Perfect Smile! On average, studies have shown that once implants are placed they can last twenty years. This depends
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on how you look after the implants once they have been fitted. As with natural teeth it is imperative that you see the hygienist at least a minimum of twice a year and be meticulous with homecare, such as flossing and using the interdental brushes as recommended by the hygienist. You must also have regular examinations so that the implants can be monitored. How do I Change My Metal Crowns? Old metal crowns can look ugly and if you are laughing in a photograph they can also appear black! Over the years the gums recede and part of the tooth root is uncovered, this can lead to sensitivity and there is also a risk that if not cleaned properly, decay can occur. Now you can change you old metal crowns to porcelain ones. These look just like natural teeth and so no one will be able to tell that you have crowns. Dr Jas has done thousands of beautiful metal free crowns. Can Porcelain Veneers Damage Teeth? Porcelain Veneers, if done properly, will not harm your natural teeth. However, once the teeth have been prepared and the veneers have been fitted, there is no going back. However you will not want to back as from Dr Jas’ experience of placing over 10000 veneers people absolutely love them!! Only a small amount of the natural tooth may be adjusted to make way for the veneers to be fitted. Dr Jas has a special interest in Ultra Thin veneers that are very strong and safe for your teeth.
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Women’s Fashion Stand out this summer… Summer is drawing to a close but with a few sunny days still left ahead of us SCENE has just what you need for those last summer’s days before we head into Autumn, with cool navy`s and blues with a dash of raspberry pink this wardrobe will help you amazing right through to autumn
warehouse.co.uk, Space dye chiffon back jumper £42 zip hem trousers £45
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Autumn Makeup
with summer coming to an end This autumn is all about bold shades, glowing complexions and bright eyes and with summer coming to an end, now is the perfect time to start planning for the autumn months. We have put together a collection of the best autumn makeup to help you look and feel your best. From Lancôme to Nars the best beauty brands of the season are all here in easy to reach places and areas such as boots and Space NK.
NARS sheer glow foundation A satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother and improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to dry skin types. £29.50 available from Space NK Loughton
OPI nail corrector pen OPI Nail Corrector Pen is perfect for touching up those mistakes made when painting our nails. With a thin tip Iit ensures you remove the smallest of smudges around your nail, gaining a professional looking manicured hand. £10 available online 28 SCENE
High Beam, complexion enhancer The satiny pink liquid highlighter accents cheek & brow bones for a radiant glow. Use as a spot highlighter or delicately blend all over your complexion. Looks perfectly radiant on all skin tones. £18.50 available from benefit
Hypnôse mascara by Lancôme The new mascara features a clever triangular brush to ensure that every lash is covered, Hypnôse Star has a light texture enriched with mineral pigments and light-reflecting oils, as well as hard carnauba wax to keep your curl in place. £21 available from boots
Ombre Hypnôse eye shadow from Lancôme An intense and smoothing eye shadow. This collection of eye shadows contain a range of shades to create different effects. From neutral shades that provide a fresh and luminous finish through to intense shades that are perfect for producing a softer eyeliner effect or creating a smoky eye. £17 available from boots
Moroccan Oil treatment for all hair types Moroccanoil Oil Treatment is an ultra-light formula which is absorbed by the hair instantly, resulting in a natural, silky finish and brilliant shine without leaving a residue. £30.45 for 100ml available from Satori
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Men’s Fashion See in Autumn in style Shorts and t-shirt season is coming to an end but have no fear we have what you need for going into Autumn from cool blazers to trendy shoes we have it covered so you can look your best through from summer to Autumn.
St. George by Duffer, Rugby top £50, shirt £38, tie £6, shorts £35, FFP shoes £25
Ted Baker, Navy wool blazer £299, Jack & Jones, Navy crew neck jumper £40, Paul Smith, Premium Blue cotton shirt £95, Ralph Lauren, Khaki tartan scarf £65
Suitopia, Santino Cafe au Lait beige linen men’s made-to-measure suit £294
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Soak In Peace
Neutral shades help you relax in your bathroom
They say the bedroom is the heart of the home, however nowadays most bedrooms have an en-suit bathroom attached making them now more than ever a very important feature of any household. Words by Roberta Pidgeon
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he current fashion for bathrooms are neutral shades with a natural theme, shades such as oyster and cappuccino look great in any bathroom whilst having a contemporary and fresh feel. Attention to detail is a must with soap dispensers and towel shades having a large impact on the overall trendiness of a bathroom. We have put together a collection of the best bathroom products of the moment that are sure to make your bathroom look as amazing as it can be. A bathroom needs to be a place where the body can unwind and relax after a hard day at work or just for general relaxation, therefore bright, outrageous tones are far from ideal. This is why the natural tones and neutral colour schemes work so well. This colour scheme is famously used in spas due to the therapeutic tones relaxing the mind and soul allowing the body to unwind, so why would you not want this in your own bathroom? Besides that this colour scheme will never go out of fashion due to it being the classic and most elegant shade for bathrooms. Most bathroom products on the high street are of a neutral shade so are easy to find, also meaning they are easy to coordinate with other bathroom accessories. It is essential to have the appropriate accessories for your bathroom, paying special attention to detail. Accessories such as soap dishes, soap dispensers and tooth brush holders look their best when they are coordinated with the same colour scheme. These items placed around the sink add a personal touch to your bathroom while in keeping with the spa like theme. Accessories such as shells and weathered wood compliment neutral tones well and bring nature to your bathroom keeping it fresh and relaxing. This with the use of candles placed on the edge of the bath or again
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Decorative shell soap dish This beautiful abalone sea shell from Hydrea London can be used as a soap dish or simply to decorate the bathroom, with a curved design and a polished finish. £12.00 available from Debenhams Crackle glass soap dispenser This stylish glass soap dispenser with a crackle effect, creates a modern antique look for the bathroom. £14.00 available from House of Fraser Montpellier Bathroom Tall Boy A tall boy is a timeless design classic that has lost none of its elegance, and this piece marries vintage styling with a fresh, continental feel. With a drawer for the fiddly accessories that every bathroom accumulates and a cupboard for cleaning products, toilet rolls or bath linen, the 2 shelves above provide space for toiletries or a beautiful display of candles. £350 available from John Lewis
by the sink is also appropriate to the natural theme. Towels are very underrated when it comes to decorating and furnishing your bathroom. It is important to have soft towels and of course plenty of spares for when you have guests staying. The colour of your towels should up keep the neutral theme but are allowed to be the darkest item in the room to have a range of shades as opposed to a completely oyster coloured bathroom. Towels are an item which can determine the overall image of the bathroom. For example the nature themed bathroom could not possibly word with bright pink towels but would also look too pasty with crème towels therefore opting for a cappuccino coloured towel are best to accessorise your bathroom. The furnishings of the bathroom are also very important as they complement or are complimented by the accessories. Items such as cabinets and shelves must be spacious enough to have plenty of room for your bathroom accessories and toiletries but not too big that they end up dominating the bathroom. The bath should be the focal point of your bathroom. Round bath tubs are very fashionable in the bathroom world and are incredibly chic while also being incredibly relaxing due to the shape being able to give to maximum bathing area, they are a must have for any modern bathroom. The sink of course should complement the bath tub, looking best when they are of a similar shape. An oval shaped bath and sink suit Montpellier Double Mirrored Bathroom Cabinet With its beautifully scalloped frame and vintage-inspired finish, this mirrored cabinet brings continental chic to your bathroom. £190 available from John Lewis Abode Passion 2 Piece Wall Mounted Basin Filler A tapered base plinth and solid cylindrical body create a clean and elegant low pressure tap suited to a variety of bathroom settings. This stylish mixer boasts metal construction and is custom designed for lower range pressures. £205 available from John Lewis Cappuccino Egyptian Towels Egyptian cotton is renowned around the world for its softness, strength and absorbency. Pleasantly weighty and naturally plush, these are our most popular towels, and you can really feel their quality. £62.00 for full set available from John Lewis
a neutral coloured, natural themed bathroom perfectly as the oval shape resembles beech pebbles which entwines perfectly with shells and weathered wood which together work perfectly with the theme of nature and a neutral colour scheme. There are so many simple ways to make your bathroom look the best it can be so there is no excuse for a basic and boring bathroom. Accessories are a must as without them your bathroom looks empty and unlived in. Towels finish the décor of the room, remembering that the towels should be a few shades darker than the rest of the bathroom to avoid too many fair colours. It is your bathroom in your house so should have just as much time put in to the decorating of it as any other room and should not be forgotten. SCENE 33
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Beautiful Bathrooms
Does your bathroom look a bit sad and in need of a “new look”? If so, go and see the experts at Beautiful Bathrooms in Upper Wickham Lane Welling. The showrooms are a delight with a wide variety of suites to suit all tastes and if you want to do your own installation, The Plumbing Shop right next door can supply all the necessary pipe and fittings to transform, probably the most visited room in your home, to a welcoming refuge from the crazy world outside. They also offer if required a fully bespoke installation service on which they give a full 5 year guarantee. Not ready to do a full bathroom refit? A new set of accessories and a new toilet seat can make an amazing difference and there is a wide range on display with other products shown in the many available brochures.
on display, many in realistic settings, from well-known manufacturers including Aqualisa, Ideal Standard, No Code, Kaldewei, Bette, Simpsons, Crosswater, Bauhaus, Roman, Sottini, Utopia and Vitra, to name but a few. also shown are products from less well known manufacturers but all are high quality products at competitive prices. Help is readily available along with all the production information you would want, but, equally you would feel comfortable if you just want to browse. Their Summer sale is well under way, with lots of great bargains on offer, including 55% off the ever popular ‘P’ shape shower bath. 76-78 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3HQ 020 8855 4747
Here you will find people who know the business inside out. It doesn’t matter whether you wish to purchase a fully installed, top of the range bathroom or merely a washer for a tap, you will be given all the assistance you need. It is a real family business and has been trading in the area for over 44 years and over 30 years in the showrooms in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling. The showrooms have recently had a major update and there are lots of brand new designs
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Tilemates (Petts Wood Ltd)
Makes the experience of searching for tiles pleasurable. Since starting business in 1983, Tilemates have built up a reputation of supplying quality materials at competitive prices. The branch in Queensway, Petts Wood has recently been completely refurbished and has a modern, fresh look about it which makes the experience of searching for tiles much more pleasurable. They have various different materials on display including; Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass and Natural Stone, all on brand new innovative display panels, to help you visualise how the tiles would look in your home. New exciting ranges include zebra and leopard print tiles, authentic looking stone and wood effect porcelain and a variety of natural stone. You can even get a photograph printed on to a tile from your digital camera!! 16 Chatsworth Parade, Queensway. Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1DF 01689 878 667 pettswood@tilemates.co.uk
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Langford Russell Property Insider
Andrew Roberts at Langford Russell shares an insight on increased activity in the buy-to-let and first-time buyers markets.
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ummer is upon us although you likes more than a clean, tidy and freshly would never know if you have tried decorated house. If you have a well kept to light the BBQ or take the kids to garden, then no doubt it will turn as the the park! For Agents and Sellers autumn begins, so do a bit of pruning this time of the year can see a slowdown and trimming now so that it is neat and in the property market as buyers minds tidy for viewers. turn to thoughts of holidays and keeping the children amused for six weeks or It is also important that when you decide so. Yet at Langford Russell we have to sell your home, you have a strategy seen increasing activity in many market in mind. Don’t leave things to chance or sectors, in particular a resurgence of luck. My five top tips are 1) Choose a Andrew Roberts first time buyers into the market place. proactive agent. 2) Prepare the property Attractive mortgage rates and the availability of higher for marketing. 3) Get the asking price right. 4) Get loan-to-value products together with a perceived dip in the asking price right. 5) Get the asking price right. property values have given new buyers the incentive Ok those last three are the same but they are vital in to buy their first home and we have many suitable today’s market where buyers are often well informed properties throughout our network of offices across and perceptive to market conditions. There is nothing South East London and the Bromley Borough. wrong with an asking price that allows flexibility but if you are persuaded by an agent to pitch high, make sure In addition, we have also noticed a 27% increase in they can support their advice with sound comparables investors actively seeking to buy compared to the same as you won’t want to put off viewers and be forced period in 2011. Mainly single or limited unit investors are to reduce the price significantly four weeks later. attracted by the relatively accessible buy to let mortgage Conversely, a guide price that is slightly lower than you products and continued buoyant rental demand. What expect to achieve can work well with some properties. this means to us is a perpetual demand for properties Invite viewers to an open day and watch the offers in between £150,000 and £300,000. excess of the guide come in. The school holidays and the excitement of the Olympics may have meant a slight reduction in the number of buyers looking in the upper price brackets, but the demand for high quality family homes still far outstrips the supply. We are anticipating a very busy autumn given that some buyers and sellers may have been “on hold” and would suggest that sellers use the summer to prepare their home for marketing and to make sure it is going to be looking its best. Arrange to do those decorating jobs you have been putting off and de-clutter. There is nothing a buyer
If you decide to rent your home, the rental market remains strong with particular demand for two bedroom apartments and four bedroom houses. Good, reliable tenants are discerning but happy to pay a full market value for a property that is well presented, clean and tidy so the same rules apply. Langford Russell, as part of the Acorn Group can offer our clients nearly 30 years experience in managing their property needs throughout the Bromley Borough and South East London. As market leaders, we are constantly finding ways to provide our clients with a service that is second to none. We have recently opened a new branch in Locksbottom and have moved to more prominent and larger premises in Chislehurst High Street. So whether you want to buy, sell, rent or let. Langford Russell would be delighted to assist. For further information call 020 8295 4900 or visit the website www.langfordrussell.co.uk
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Orpington BR6 £1,749,995 F/H Imposing mock Tudor detached residence comprising reception room, games room, dining area, modern fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, utility room, six well proportioned bedrooms and four bathrooms leading from a galleried landing. The property further boasts garden, patio, off street parking, detached triple garage and all weather tennis courts. Locksbottom 01689 882 988
Chislehurst BR7 £1,195,000 F/H Attractive detached house offering some 3,100 sq ft of living accommodation. Beautifully appointed and featuring four reception rooms, stylish kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, three en-suite bedrooms, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The property is set behind gates and further boasts double garage and secluded gardens. Chislehurst 020 8295 4900
Beckenham BR3 £1,300,000 F/H Beautiful period cottage comprising reception room, kitchen, utility area, dining room, family bathroom, two double bedrooms both boasting en-suites and two further double bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a study. This property also benefits from a separate one bedroom annex. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. Beckenham 020 8663 4433
Bromley BR2 £635,000 F/H Outstanding family home extensively refurbished and extended by the current owners. This beautifully maintained home boasts a welcoming bright and spacious entrance hall, study, large 21ft lounge, dining area, open plan modern fitted kitchen, five bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and well maintained rear garden with swimming pool, decked patio area and pond. Bromley 020 8315 5544
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Osteria
Da Fabrizio
A new experience in Authentic Italian Dining & Shopping “ Osteria
Da Fabrizio is a combined food
hall and diner, specialising in rotisserie and cured meats, with a friendly, warm and relaxed atmosphere.” (Osteria) in Italy was originally a place for serving simple food and wine.
enjoy classic artisan food to eat in or take out: • Homemade spit roast porchetta • Marinated spit roast chicken • Pastas and risottos • Sharing platters
A cASuAl relAxeD DIner “uno non puo pensare bene, amare bene, dormire bene, se non ha mangiato bene” (One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one hasn’t eaten well) Selected quality wineS, coffee & appetiSerS Meet up with friends for a glass of fine wine whilst enjoying a selection of Stuzzichini, Italian canapes and appetizers.
Shopping: • Gourmet oils • Cured meats • Marinated olives • Continental cheeses • Pattiserie • Authentic pasta sauces
Opening hours: Mon & Tues 08.30 - 18.00, Wed to Sat: 08.30 - 23.00, Sun: 10:00 - 20:00 254 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LZ Tel: 01689 874488 info@osteriadafabrizio.co.uk
Perfect al fresco dining in the heart of Beckenham
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63 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1AW 0208 650 2291 www.larascasse.com
See our reviews and book a table at toptable.co.uk “It is one of the best restaurants in the area and far better than most of the more expensive places in the village itself. If you want content over style, this is the place to go!” - Top Table “Excellent food, friendly, attentive staff. A delightful experience.” - Top Table
121 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9DS 020 8318 2116 villamoura@hotmail.co.uk www.villamoura.com
restaurant times and prices
INDIAN • CHINESE • THAI • MEXICAN • ITALIAN The restaurant Buddha Belly, taking its inspiration
starters, main course dishes, desserts, and customised
unitesethe Lunch (Mon-Fri) in d Buffet ian • c h i n efrom stheeregal•foodst ofhAsiaaandi beyond, • m x i c adishes n by•Chinese, i tMexican a l ianda Italian n live stations; 12.00pm-3.30pm where you choose your ingredients and our chefs rich cultures of Asia and Europe to bring the diner
Adults: £7.95 Children under 10: £4.95 cook your dish. In total there are more than 100 a unique concept. We produce all of our dishes in Lunch Buffet (Saturday) varieties of dishes. The bar also provides a range the house using the finest ingredients available and Times and prices Seating for 140 • Multi-cuisine • A variety of 80 dishes 12.00pm-3.30pm of drinks inspired by Buddha Belly - travels around freshly cooked before your very eyes which is pretty from • live kitchen using Adults: £9.95 Children under 10: £5.95 the world. Spirits, Cocktails, Mock tails, Beers, Finest unique for a buffet. from various countries to choose lunch buffeT (mon-fri) 12 noon - 3.30pm Dinner Buffet your choice food of ingredients prepared by our Wines, Soft drinks etc.chef the way its homemade like salads, adults £7.95(Mon-Thurs) children under 10Buddha £4.95Belly provides 5.00pm-10.30pm you want it • 100 of the finest cocktails, spirits, mocktails, lunch buffeT (saT) noon - 3.30pm Adults: £13.95 Children under 10:12 £6.95 www.buddhabelly.co.uk beers, wines, soft drinks etc adults under 10 £5.95 Dinner£9.95 Buffet children (Fri-Sat) 020 8460 6425 020 8460 6448 5.00pm-11.00pm dinner buffeT (mon-Thurs) 5pm - 10.30pm 45-54 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3BD Adults: £14.95£13.95 Children children under 10: £7.95 adults under 10 £6.95 All reservations must be made at least 12 hours before for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday Buffet 12.00pm-9.30pm dinner buffeT Adults: £11.95(fri-saT) 5pm - 11pm adults £14.95 children under 10 £7.95 Children under 10: £6.95 bottle of house birthday bonanza wine for 4 paying sunday buffeT 12 noon - 9.30pm (free meal, drink and discount on food Children under 5children eat free under 10 £6.95 guests in the adults £11.95 homemade cake) minimum evening Please note thechildren following time slots apply for of 6 paying guests under 5 eat free Terms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be used at a time. Not valid Friday and Saturday night Terms & Conditions apply. Only one offer on Friday, Saturday and bank holiday. Terms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be used for friday & saturday nights the following 5.00pm-7.00pm; 7.00pm-9.00pm can be used at a time. Not valid on Friday, Please bring this voucher along at a time. Not valid on Friday, Saturday and bank Saturday and bank holiday. Please bring this holiday.Widmore Please bring this voucher along•with you. 45-54 Road Bromley BR1 3BD 9.00pm-11.00pm time slots apply: 5-7pm; 7-9pm; 9-11pm with you. voucher along with you.
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020 8460 6452 • 020 8460 6448 www.buddhabelly.co.uk
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Stunning en-suite accommodation now available please call for details! Set in a former bakery • 70 Seater bar & reStaurant modern britiSh & european menuS beSt freSh local produce
It’s a question of taste!
01959 577605 • www.thebakeryrestaurant.com WeStmore Green, tatSfield nr. WeSterham, kent, tn16 2aG
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Sea Salt Sea Food Restaurant & Brassiere
Meat and Vegetarian dishes as well as seafood
Contact Us Tel: 020 8663 0994 www.seasaltbeckenham.com seasaltbeckenham@hotmail.co.uk 2 Southend Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1SD
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Wine & Dine Scene Style Oven Roast Cornish Plaice with a lemon, butter, chives & caper sauce. Served with New Potatoes and Green Beans. By Nick Constantine - Plaza Mediterranean Bar And Grill, Locksbottom Ingredients: 400-500 gms of plaice (with the dark skin off). Olive oil Chopped chives 12 capers 50 gms of unsalted butter 6 new potatoes, peeled or (chateau)
Wines of the month
by Champion Wines
Method:
Prepare your fish as follows:• Trim the fish and cut off head, wash well. • Preheat oven to 240°C/475°F • Place fish on a baking tray and drizzle a little olive oil and place it in the preheated oven for 10mins. (The fish is ready when it starts to get a golden colour). • While the fish is cooking, boil the potatoes and green beans. Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in a frying pan, squeeze half a lemon, add a pinch of salt, capers and at the last minute the chopped chives. To Serve: Place new potatoes, green beans on the plate and then with a spatula put the fish on top and then pour the lemon, butter, chives and caper sauce over.
The sun is shining at long last and the summer is finally here at Champion Wines. We have chosen wines that will go lovely with the Cornish Plaice recipe, and one of the wines coming from a local producer at Biddenden Vineyards down in Kent. Vina Cerrada – Viura 2011 - £8.99 A white Rioja is always good to have in the fridge in the summer as it goes with so many different types of food. The Vina Cerrada is made from 100% Viura grape variety. It is pale yellow in colour with an intense, floral clean aroma of tropical fruit notes of pineapple, coconut and grapefruit that is fresh and fruity on the palate. A very easy wine to sip in the summer!! Biddenden Vineyards – Ortega 2011 - £9.99 We thought at Champion Wines it would be a nice idea to have an English wine close to home in Kent to go with the Cornish Plaice. The wine is from Biddenden Vineyards coming from the grape variety Ortega. This wine is more medium dry, fruity white wine rounded on the palate with a distinctive fragrance that would fit well with the fish recipe.
Domaine des Corbillieres – Touraine Sauvignon 2011 - £10.99 A Touraine de Sauvignon Blanc is a nice alternative to Sancerre. The nose has a dense aromatic aroma with citrus and lime. On the palate, vibrant and bright grapefruit and citrus notes — and a touch of grass with good acidity and a touch of minerality. Very crisp with a prolonged finish that goes wonderful with any fish dish!!
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Shimla Pink indian cuisine
• Fully licensed & Air conditioned • Take away service available • 10% discount on Collection • Parties catered for Shimla Pink welcomes you to experience the finest cuisine of India. Like the country it is fascinating & varied, combining the best quality food & unrivalled service. The decor is modern and spacious, which reflects the contemporary and up-market feel of the restaurant. Shimla Pink has an outstanding range of dishes to suit all tastes
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Everyday Within 3 mile radius With all orders of £15.00 or more
Try our special Sunday buffet
from 12pm until 5:30pm
Adults £8.95 Children £5.95
Try our special 4 course lunch
from 12pm until 2:30pm (Including main dish, side dish, rice and nan) all for
£7.95
326 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NG Reservations 01689 828 800
Banqueting Night
Monday - Thursday 5 course meal (including papadom starter, main course, side dish, rice or nan) all for
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Bienvenido a España! Envisage your daily commute into the city. The late trains, rush hour squash and dreary English weather. Now swap that with stress free flights to and from a luxurious resort nestled in the mountains of southern Spain, where the sun shines all year round.
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oday’s technology makes it easier than ever to work in London and live abroad, and Sotogrande, the largest resort in Andalusia offers just this; a sunny family home abroad in a fantastic location.
and innovative water features complementing the indoor pool. There is also an outdoor pool ideal for soaking up the Spanish rays. For when the adults are being pampered or on the courses, there are children’s activities available.
Great value flights from Malaga to London from Monarch airline means people are now commuting across Europe in the same time it takes to journey across the country.
With impeccable service and beautiful food, the hotel attracts guests who are looking for luxury, and an England footballer was seen dining at one of the hotels two world class restaurants with his family during our visit. Alongside the hotel are ‘La Cimas’ properties, which aptly translates to ‘those at the top’. These villas have full access to all the hotel’s facilities, including the laundry, concierge and state of the art fitness centre. With white, modern architecture, the villas come complete with pretty courtyards and large windows inviting in the natural light.
Being an hour away from the airport and a mere fifteen minute drive to the commuter city of Gibraltar makes Sotogrande the ultimate retreat for those with a hectic work life. Sotogrande’s 5* NH Almenara hotel provides a perfect insight to the lifestyle on offer here. Perched at the top of the hills rolling down to the Mediterranean Sea, it is surrounded by oak trees and tranquil lakes, producing incredible views. This natural beauty has been continued inside the hotel, with pine furniture and marble bathrooms furnishing the 148 rooms. The hotel and resort is famous for being a golfer’s haven, with some of the top courses in Europe. Three 9 hole courses of different difficulties are placed in the heart of a lush greenery and were designed by a Ryder Cup champion. A top golf academy in the resort also makes it ideal for beginners.
Well-structured roads edged with vibrant flowers seamlessly guide you around the huge resort where properties of many shapes and sizes cater for all tastes and purses. Ultimate privacy and serenity is the selling point for the properties, and the immaculate lawns, flanking palm trees and stunning mountain outlooks are more than slightly reminiscent of LA’s Beverly Hill’s. Also available are different sized plots of land on which you can build your home, garden and pool to your own penchant, which will appeal to those with particular tastes!
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large without losing a sense of community. Sotogrande’s international school caters for around 800 children from over 30 nationalities and pupils have continued on to top universities in America, Madrid and the UK, including Oxbridge. Sotogrande has the best of both worlds, being a quiet resort but having the amenities for many social occasions, especially for sport lovers. As well as the golf, polo is a huge attraction and the annual tournaments are at the heart of the resorts social schedule. The like of Fergie and other royalty are frequently in attendance at the international standard fields, where the Spanish National Polo Team is based. Tennis, walking, cycling and climbing also make the lifestyle here ideal for the active. Whilst you may be hesitant to buy property in Spain due to the economic crisis, now is in fact the best time to buy, thanks to the appreciation of the pound against the euro. This means that prices are up to 50% cheaper than a few years ago, and the market is only moving upwards. The prices for the ‘Las Cimas’ villas start at around £533,000, a huge bargain from the original price of £1,933,938. Similarly, the prices of apartments in ‘Ribera del Marlin’ at the heart of the marina have also dropped by around 30%, now starting from £306,500. An added bonus is a half price berth with each marina apartment bought. Sat right on the water’s edge, these marina flats offer 46 SCENE
panoramic views overlooking the harbour. There is a mixture of charmingly quaint buildings in Mediterranean shades of terracotta and blue and some more modern complexes. The two, three or four beds are spacious and filled with all the mod-cons. Large terraces are perfect for dining alfresco and the complexes also include indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and gymnasium. Being so close to the water you can practically park your boat outside your flat makes this the perfect holiday home spot. A glorious sandy beach right on the doorstep and the sea breeze makes sailing, water sports and fishing immensely popular. On the other side of the resort is another beach, where the Cucurucho Beach Club is an ideal place to socialize and soak up the sun. Overlooking the clear blue sea, with four swimming pools, a bar and restaurant, it supplies exquisite examples of Spanish food, with delicious tapas style dishes, sumptuous prawns, seafood and delicate fish amongst many others. With plans for more exclusive shops, top restaurants and boutiques in the pipeline, Sotogrande is set to be the resort that has it all, already having the weather, views, food, location and lifestyle. What essentially stands out about Sotogrande is that whilst it can be described as nothing less than luxurious, it is neither flashy nor pretentious, which sets it miles apart from similar resorts in Europe and makes it the ideal place to make your home.
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Pisces
23 Aug-22 Sep The breakthrough of new beginnings to take you by storm, do not trust to luck to get you through all as luck is not appropriate. It is your good management in all this, which will bring in the dividends you so richly deserve. A new policy, which you have already been instrumental in dealing with, will yield high rewards so keep up the good work.
19 Feb-20 Mar To see yourself as others do is not always easy for you. As you become more well-known, so you will see that people do mean what they say about you. You have come to trust your instincts in the past, but nothing has prepared you for what is coming. Notoriety is being fostered on you, so allow yourself this special time. It’s there for you to enjoy.
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Aries
23 Sep-22 Oct A wonderful little opportunity for personal advancement is well on the way. You do not have to look at is with suspicion, as it is all above board and well justified at this time of your life. Take it with the good measure. It is given and see a blossoming friendship arise out of it. Love really is in the air.
21 Mar-19 Apr Life changing events to enhance your wellbeing and bring you a new start in life, what you have been doing is no longer relevant and you will need to let go for the new life to come forwards. It will be a wrench, as you are not able to give up easily. The new opening is there for life and you will feel great once it takes hold.
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23 Oct-21 Nov Allow yourself special dispensation to do exactly what you fancy can be achieved, provided you don’t hurt anybody. There is a light-hearted planetary aspect, which allows people to be frivolous for a few days with no adverse side-effects. It is a fun time to be had, so you can splash out on a new outfit or something special and it won’t hurt the bank balance.
20 Apr-20 May A lift in the air will spark off a sense of freedom and wellbeing. Feel the impetus around you to get up and going. There is a deadline for matters to be sorted out, so you have no time to dither. For changes to occur, one has to meet them half way and expect the best. Go forwards with renewed confidence. It is all meant.
Gemini Sagittarius 22 Nov-21 Dec Time to get serious with your personal life and allow your emotions to get the better of you, as it is safe to do so, you need to think fully on romance and companionship, which will lift you from a position of doom to a position of strength. You have an understanding of what it is you want and where you want to go with it.
21 May-20 Jun However bad you may feel about matters, the worst is now over. There will be a new happiness coming of which you were not able to see before. This will take you out of the drudge of life into the new industry you have been hoping for. See many expansions of your work now coming into full fruition and the new policies can now be adopted.
Cancer Capricorn 22 Dec-19 Jan To think big is now necessary, as it catapults you forwards to pastures new. A life changing event has all the right credentials to make life feel better in many ways. Like a tidal wave, it rids all things that are not relevant and gives all that is good and clean. Your life’s role is exciting and you will come to understand the message in the bottle.
21 Jun-22 Jul Be very pleased with yourself that you finally made that move. It has been a long time in coming and is well deserved. You will be able to expand with your talents and become more confident as a result of it. Never doubt your abilities to go far. This new path i s straight and true. You will wonder why it took you so long to go.
Leo Aquarius 20 Jan-18 Feb To be open and frank with people around you is very important at this time. There has been a rift within the structure of your life and it is time now that it was mended. That heavy heart cannot go on for much longer, so see the opening arise whereby you can start to make that impact which at last can heal that rift. 48 SCENE
23 Jul-22 Aug The real test of endurance comes to you now. See that new opening, which you had thought would never materialise, come your way out of the blue. The new start you are destined to achieve has always been there for you, even though it has taken longer than normal to come in. It embraces all your talents and more and its expectations of you are high.
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My Scene Penny Perry This month, SCENE catches up with Penny Perry, owner of Chislehurst’s Champion Wines. Please tell me a little bit about you and your background. I grew up in Australia in the wine region of McClaren Vale surrounded by vineyards. As a kid growing up in the region wine was always part of our family life. I moved to Perth, West Australia where I started working for a wine producer called Leeuwin Estate in the early 80’s. I then met my English husband who brought me to London in 1990, where I continued in the wine trade working for various UK wine producers with in a sales and marketing role. The latter years of my career in the wine trade was spent distributing wines into all the major supermarkets, and high street chain stores through out the UK. How did ‘Champion Wines’ come about? The Champion family has always had a background with retail shops, albeit not in wine, and it’s always been a dream of mine to have my own wine shop where I can pick and choose the producers I work with and the wines we bring into the business. I was also a little disillusioned by the supermarkets and high street chains when it came to their wine ranges. Wine had become much more of a commodity and was all about building big brands. I missed not working with smaller wine producers where there is a real sense of belief and pride in their wine-making practices. So what’s the business like today? We are just over a year old and doing well considering we opened up in the middle of a recession. As long as we keep our range dynamic, diverse and not copy what is in the High Street we’ll continue to grow our business. Tell us about your team: The team is small with myself working most days of the week, along with my husband here to give a helping hand. He is a keen wine enthusiast with a great palate so he helps me taste wines for the range, and we have Joanna who looks after things whilst I’m away on business or on a much needed break.
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Who are your clients? We have a great loyal following of customers ranging from wine novices to your wine connoisseurs, who really get what we are about at Champion Wines that live in the Chislehurst, and surrounding areas. Where do your ideas and inspiration come from? My ideas are mainly from over 25 years of working in the wine trade within the retail sector. The wine producers I work with and their passion for wine always continue to inspire me. With such a busy and successful business, what do you do to relax? Running a business with a young family doesn’t allow for much time to relax but when I do, sitting in my garden on the sun lounger sipping a nice cold glass of wine is certainly my time to take it easy. So what’s in store for ‘Champion Wines’ in the next 12 months? We are about to open the shop as a “Wine by the Glass” where people can come in sit down have a glass of wine and a cheese platter. I’m a big cheese lover and have found some really great cheese suppliers that we use for our wine tastings, so I thought it would be a good way to break down the barrier for people who find wine shops quite stuffy, to come in have a nice glass of wine and introduce them to Champion Wines. What’s the secret to your success? I think it’s important to go with your dreams; ambition and most of all passion in what you believe that will give you success. And last of all, “Have you enjoyed the Olympics?” My husband can tell you I’m not a big sports person but I have to say the two weeks the Olympics were on were brilliant and also good fun in the house when it came to the Aussie’s vs GB!!
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