Lime Wood Limewire Issue 4

ISSUE 4

Raw

Materials Made in Britain Top of the Pop-Ups

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n this issue of Limewire, we look at how we eat, what we are eating and where we are eating it. We’re exploring being able to reap the rewards from eating right, whether it’s from ‘going raw’, taking supplements or incorporating watercress into our lives (before you judge, this little leaf is a superpower to be reckoned with).

And whilst we’re on the topic of food, we celebrate Lime Wood’s eatery, Hartnett, Holder & Co, a joint venture between resident chef Luke Holder and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett.

Here, we talk to Angela about what makes her tick and just exactly why she wanted to be involved in a rural foodie bolt-hole. For the city slickers amongst you, there is also news of the restaurants du jour that are springing up all over London: The Pop-Ups. For those who are thinking about planning a getaway, muse over our insider’s guide to Ibiza. Off season and off the beaten track, this special island has so much more to offer than superclubs and touristy beaches. Or look to something a bit more home-grown with an insight into country living with Ben Pentreath’s ‘The New English Country House’. Read all about it and wish yourself away…

But it’s not all food, drinks and travel (as delightful as these topics are). We get a bit serious and pay homage to the place we call home by commemorating British heritage and one very special horse called Warrior.

So a little bit of the cultural, combined with a little bit of the historical, there is plenty of food for thought for body, mind and soul.

Happy reading…

Published by: Lime Wood Group, Clayhill, Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7DD Publisher: David Elton Editor: Jessica Hogan (jessica.hogan@gmail.com) For advertising enquiries contact: Victoria Gibbs on: victoria.gibbs@limewoodgroup.com Emma Cripwell on: emma@angelpublicity.com Design and production: Strattons (www.strattons.com) Printed at The Guardian Print Centre, Rick Roberts Way, London, E15 2GN © Lime Wood Group 2013 Front cover photograph: Paul Viant

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In conversation with…

Angela Hartnett Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett teams up with Lime Wood in-house chef Luke Holder. The result: a delicous dining experience Hartnett Holder & Co.

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The New English Country House

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The Grape Debate

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All Cressed Up

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Rule Britannia

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Beauty From Within

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Top of the Pop-Ups

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Raw Materials

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Horse Power

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Ibiza Undiscovered

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It's all about the view

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Forest Bumf

Turning our homes into little hotels.

Biodynamic wine – what’s all the fuss about?

Watercress, the jewel of Alresford, is one little leaf to not be underestimated. Discover why it’s so much more than a bit on the side

The revival of the British brand: Why being British has never been so in vogue

How to look and feel good from the inside, out

Pop-ups are the hang-outs of the super-cool. Find out the best of what has been and the best of what’s to come

Eating raw has never been so popular or so accessible as it is today. Is cooking food a thing of the past?

The inspiration for ‘War Horse’ was a real life stallion, Warrior. Discover more about this very special story.

Where to go and what to do on the White Isle off-season, which, incidentally is the best time to go.

Two quintessentially English views that have inspired many over hundreds of years.

Don’t miss out on what’s happening in and around the New Forest area

IN CONVERSA WITH ANGELA

Limewire 03 If you go down to the woods today, you’re certainly in for a big – food related – surprise. Harnett, Holder & Co, Lime Wood’s delicious dining experience which brings together in-house chef Luke Holder and trailblazing Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett.

If you haven’t had the chance to sample its delights already, Hartnett, Holder & Co promotes a fusion of signature British-style cooking with Italian flare. What’s its point of different? It dutifully enlists the services of the nearby forest and farm for ingredients, in-keeping with Lime Wood’s existing tendency for sustaining local produce. And the restaurant itself looks pretty good too: designed by interiors wizard Martin Brudnizki, he of Le Caprice, J Sheeky’s and Hix fame, it’s entirely homely, but exquisitely finished.

As a chef, Angela needs barely any introduction.

She is the protégée of Gordon Ramsay and a Michelinrated chef in her own right, known for her informal but delicious Italian style cooking. Having worked at Zafferano, L’Oranger and the Connaught with Gordon, Hartnett, Holder and Co see’s Angela venture outside of the capital, where she already holds to her name Italian restaurant Murano in Mayfair amongst others. She has over 30,000 Twitter followers (and counting, just in the time it has taken to write this article she has acquired 100 more), who all hang off the end of their smartphone for a new and uncomplicated and innovative recipe.

But who is Angela? How has she come to be where she is today? And why is it so important to her to bring her style of cooking to the New Forest? Here, a rare insight into the woman leading the way in modern British cuisine.

How much has your cooking been influenced by your Italian grandmother?

My style of cooking has always been influenced by my family, of which my grandmother was a huge part of that.

Was the creation of Hartnett Holder & Co different to opening a restaurant in London?

Not at all. The pressure is there from the beginning to make sure everything is ready and set for the first guest, so I found it just as challenging.

Have you ever made a menu from foraged ingredients before?

It's difficult to forage in central London. I believe more in seasonal tasty products – the more local the better. It's a mistake some chefs make to say that they forage just for the sake of it. It has to work. The menu I have created with the chefs Luke, Richard and Chris starts with the base seasonal ingredients, then we work together from there to create the dishes. Luke’s knowledge is vast and he is so inspiring. We work really well together.

What did you learn most from Gordon Ramsay?

Consistency. As Gordon says, the last customer is as important as the first customer.

What’s the best cooking tip you have ever been given?

Add a pinch of salt when you chop garlic to release the best of its flavour.

Are you a dessert or main course kind of person?

Main course! I would rather cheese over dessert any day!

ATION A HARTNETT

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… A new dining experience care of chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder – Hartnett, Holder & Co.

FINAL QUICKFIRE ROUND:

Sweet or savoury? Savoury Brunch or lunch? Brunch Red or White (wine)? Red English or Italian (food)? Both English or Italian (men)? Scottish Alternative career in another life?

Forensic police officer

Favourite thing to cook?

Roast chicken Most hated ingredient? Coriander Arsenal or anellini?

I couldn’t possibly choose!

DO AS ANGELA DOES… Try one of the Hartnett & Holder recipes at home…

Spring Broth List of ingredients:

For the stock you will need: 1 ham hock, 1 chicken leg, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 2 sticks celery, 1 leek, 1 head of garlic, 2 tomatoes (quartered), 1 bay leaf, sprig of thyme, 4 black pepper corns, 2 white peppercorns.

For the vegetables: 25g peas, 50g broad beans, 3 sticks asparagus, 1 baby fennel, 2 spring onions Garnish: 1 tsp green pesto, 1 tsp roughly chopped wild garlic, primrose

Method:

Stock: Peel and roughly chop all of the stock vegetables then put all of the ingredients in a pan and cover generously with water, bring to the boil, skim and let it simmer for 3hrs.

Pass off the cooking liquor and reserve.

Vegetables: Blanch and refresh all of the veg.

Assembly of the dish:

Put all of the vegetables in the bottom of the bowl and dress with the pesto, heat and season the stock, pour it over the vegetables and garnish with primrose and garlic.

Caddy & Chris Wilmot-Sitwell's house in Dorset Photographer: Jan Baldwin

Sue & David Gentleman's house in Suffolk Photographer: Jan Baldwin

Arne Maynard & William Collinson's master bathroom in Monmouthshire Photographer: Jan Baldwin

Iain & Zara Milligan's entrance hall in the Scottish borders Photographer: Jan Baldwin

Portrait of Ben Pentreath by Simon Bevan

Suffolk sitting room Photographer: Jan Baldwin

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The New English Country House Renowned architect Ben Pentreath's view on the new country house....

After years of what has been known as the typical 'English Country House' look, has contrived interior design had it's day?

I’m fascinated, in our architectural work, by the rise and rise of what I’ve learned to call hotel-look, and the real trouble with hotel-look is when it comes home to stay. We all know the feeling. I spent a long weekend a few years ago in Berlin, and I stayed in a beautiful bedroom at Soho House. I’d never (in all honesty) experienced a shower quite like it. Every morning for three days I was enveloped in a luxurious flood of hot water. Every night for three nights I lay in the widest bed I ever slept in, and every day I passed giant ironic artworks on my way in and out of what began to feel like the coolest place I’d ever been in my life.

Can you imagine how drab, how mean, how… dysfunctional… life back in London felt when I climbed out of Russell Square Station and walked home to my tiny flat (in those days) on the first floor of a Georgian townhouse in Great Ormond Street, where the floors creaked, and I could hear my neighbours coming and going (and worse), and the shower was ABOVE THE BATH and where the hot water took at least a minute to arrive on a chilly winter morning?

Well exactly. So what are we all doing? We are turning our homes, each of us, into little hotels. It’s irresistible.

So now, day-in, day-out, with my architect hat on, I spend my days sitting in fun meetings with mechanical engineers and lighting designers and audio-visual consultants and data specialists and marble importers and high-end white-glove contractors and contract managers and client representatives discussing the various one-thousand-and-one ways in which we can turn the home into a hotel. Behind-wall speakers, giant slabs of exotic marble (backlit), waterfall showers, super-king beds, tall padded headboards, unintelligible Lutron lighting systems, giant freestanding baths (in your bedroom) with extra-length polished nickel taps, dressing closets, luggage racks, anonymous photographs propped on shelving, ironically quoted “Great British Traditional Design” firmly enveloped in witty inverted commas… it is a look, and we have all leapt on the helter-skelter without a moment’s pause for thought as to whether this is where we want to go or where we might end up. I am slightly reminded of the tattoo craze. I once heard someone ask what all the tattoos were going to look like in 50 years time, when aging, wrinkling bodies will be covered in sagging blue-stained bruises that were once Celtic bracelets or mythic Asian symbols (you know, incidentally, when a culture is in its declining phases when the tattoo parlour makes its stealthy way from the back alleys to the high street). Maybe this is what we will think, in 15 years time, when we stare at our gently decaying Islington and Notting Hill state-of-theart wet rooms and media rooms; history suggests they will become the avocado bathroom of today (note to self: I’m beginning to really like the idea of avocado bathrooms.

You read it here first).

I used to work in New York, for a small, very specialist firm of American architects who specialised in creating beautiful houses for very wealthy Americans. I was rolled out on a regular basis to provide a bit of authentic English colour, and it goes without saying that an English accent goes a long way in this context. What I began to realise was this: almost inevitably, what the Americans were asking for was not English Country House Style but English Country House Hotel Style: an altogether different beast. And if you think about it, they’d never stayed in a real English Country House.

The hotel was as close as they got. Everything was a little too polished, worked a little too well. The beds were a little too plump, the carpets a little too deep, the chintz curtains a little too frilly.

Are we in danger of the same disease? The English Country House, as we know, is not a cosy, cocooning, warm place with friendly young butlers dressed in cloth caps to welcome you at the front door. It’s generally freezing, very uncomfortable, mean in all the wrong places; is crumbling, susceptible to damp, in need of considerable repair, and has no reliable supply of tempered hot water (either freezing cold, or scorching hot, but nothing in between) let alone a shower. It is a life enclosed in the most beautiful architecture you have ever seen, its walls lined with the finest pictures (of real ancestors) and surrounded by sublime parkland that has never been spoiled. But perhaps, these days, Hotel-look is more honest. As Clive Aslet has written recently, in his new book An Exuberant Catalogue of Dreams, “if an Englishman’s home was his castle, it was probably because he married an American”.

Ben Pentreath designed the main house at Lime Wood.

His book ‘English Decoration’ is published by Ryland Peters & Small. www.benpentreath.com Ben Pentreath is a leading figure in the London design world.

Ben graduated from the University of Edinburgh, where heread History of Art & Architecture. He worked with the architectural designer Charles Morris and trained at the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment, before working for Fairfax & Sammons Architects in New York. In 2003 he returned to the UK and worked as an Architectural and Urban Designer for the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment. In 2004 he founded his own architectural practice, Working Group Design, and in 2008 opened the sister company Ben Pentreath Ltd. The architectural office handles projects from large-scale developments to single private houses. Ben is best known for his traditional design but the firm enjoys working in a more contemporary idiom where it is appropriate for the site or client. An author, commentator and regular columnist for the Financial Times, Ben combines his architectural practice with a growing interior design studio and eponymous retail store, Ben Pentreath Ltd.

THE SECOND WORLD WAR. 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 7.

Spring, 1943. And for the Allies, there’s none of the optimism associated with the season.

The conflict in the North Atlantic has tipped decisively in favour of Germany. Allied convoys are easy prey for the deadly U-boats, hunting in their ‘wolf-packs’.

Britain is on the brink of starvation. The situation looks bleak. In Whitehall, even Churchill privately doubts whether his famous powers of oratory will be enough to lift the nation this time.

Plans for an Allied invasion of Europe in 1944 have been postponed for a year: the US will not send troops and equipment to Britain with the Atlantic under German control.

This delay will give Hitler time to strengthen coastal fortifications in Normandy. German factories have an extra twelve months to build Panzers. And huge tank divisions will now form an iron line of defence along the Rhine, barring the way into Germany.

The war looks set to continue until at least 1947, and with no guarantee of an Allied victory.

It didn’t happen like that, of course. But it so nearly could have, had it not been for the efforts of a determined band of men and women in a ramshackle country house in Buckinghamshire: Bletchley Park.

Some, like Alan Turing, were mathematicians.

Others were musicians. Some were crossword experts. Yet working in eight-hour shifts in modest wooden huts, they managed to crack the German Enigma code, widely believed to be unbreakable.

An Enigma machine could encrypt letters in more than 159 million million million different ways. (Your odds of winning the lottery look positively generous by comparison.)

It was only one of many instances where intelligence gleaned at Bletchley Park helped influence the outcome of key events in the war.

The Bremont Codebreaker commemorates the work of Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman, Tommy Flowers and the 9,000 other men and women who served there.

Proceeds from the sale of each watch will go to the Bletchley Park Trust, which is helping preserve the house and its famous huts for the nation.

Every watch will feature actual material from Bletchley Park.

The movement has an oscillating weight that incorporates original parts from a German Enigma rotor.

The crown is inlaid with pinewood from the floorboards of Hut 6, the nerve centre of Bletchley Park.

And while the design is inspired by a classic 1940s officers watch, everything else is very definitely 2013.

The Codebreaker has a unique chronograph layout with a GMT flyback. (The first we’ve ever built in this configuration.)

It’s available in two very limited editions: 240 in stainless steel and 60 in rose gold. We expect demand to be high.

The men and women of Bletchley Park maintained absolute secrecy at all times, so word never got around.

With the Codebreaker, this is unlikely to be the case.

But with the code cracked, the Allies were able to follow the movements of the U-boats and route the convoys around them. And, in May 1943, Admiral Donitz conceded defeat in the Battle of the Atlantic, leaving the way clear for the D-Day landings.

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Limewire BIODYNAMIC WINE: The Grape Debate

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iodynamic wine – not to be confused with organic but often referred to as natural – is just one of the agricultural methods used today to create and process grapes for wine. There is a certain amount of subjectivity involved and although it might seem silly or superfluous, it’s a more holistic approach to wine production. It has become very popular in recent years with the rise of ‘the green movement’ and whilst there are more and more producers in France, Italy and indeed the UK adapting this process, it is the subject of much debate.

As with organic wine, biodynamic farming forbids the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilisers, but this is where the similarities end. Developed by philosopher Rudolph Steiner, the method is focused around intrinsically linking agriculture with the spiritual elements of nature and requires a certain self-sufficiency of the farmer. The quality of the wine is determined by the soil, the winemakers and even the surrounding eco-system.

It involves treating the soil homoeopathically and fermenting the plants with mixtures of animal bladders, intestines and bones. Astrology can also play a big part in biodynamics, with the harvest centered around a calendar which works out the best time to reap based on the moon and its cycle.

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1 Biodynamic farming can increase the biodiversity of the area on which the grapes are farmed

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Without the use of additives, there is a stronger, clearer, more vibrant taste. Conventional wines can have up to 50 additives to alter the taste – why not let natural flavours of the grape come through. We wouldn’t tolerate it in food, so why should we with wine?

3 Such wines have a better expression of their terroir – where the wine comes from – because it’s more infused with the flavours of the soil and its surroundings 4 If there is the choice of purchase for the consumer, why not opt for a brand of wine that puts back into the land more than it plunders?

5 If a winemaker is in tune with his land and all the processes of the biodiversity and plants, this care and attention to detail will filter through into a fine tasting wine

Strange as it may sound though, this method has gathered much momentum and is being viewed in the way as sourdough bread, unfiltered apple juice, unpasteurised milk or cheese. Sometimes the most tasty food – or wine – is one that hasn’t been tweaked or tampered with. Not so long ago, organic food was condemned as hippie or eccentric. The proof lay in its better quality and flavour now it’s mainstream and on every supermarket shelf. The same may eventually be true in wine. In the mean time, why not sample what biodynamics might have to offer and see which side of the argument you might fall on.

It’s a tough job – but someone has to do it...

Carbon Dioxide is one of the natural environment’s main aggressors, but biodynamic farming (whilst it might improve the environment in other ways and encourages self-sufficient) it does nothing to address this concern

2 Wines made with little or no sulphur can oxidise and break down very quickly 3 Some of the methods employed can be viewed as hocus-pocus. Is this all just a little bit vine voodoo? Does it really make a difference?

4 Is this all just a marketing ploy to hitch up the price of good wine?

That is to say, when a winemaker can’t guarantee the longevity of a wine, how can they justify the markup?

5 With winemaking, the means needn’t necessarily be the end. If there is a risk that a batch might not turn out right because of Mother Nature’s caprices, is it worth it?

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Cressed Up There is something very special in Hampshire’s village of Alresford, the hub of watercress production in the UK. Far from being just a pretty garnish, the peppery leaves are one of nature’s true superfoods – and are putting Alresford on the map.

In a world of goji berries, acai and quinoa, watercress, one of nature’s original superfoods, can often be overlooked. Packed with more than 15 vitamins and minerals, gram for gram watercress has more vitamin C than oranges, four times more beta-carotene and Vitamin A than apples or tomatoes, more Vitamin E than broccoli, more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach.

There are even studies being released that cite watercress as one of the big players in the fight against cancer. James Duigan, personal trainer, nutritionist and creator of the ubiquitous Clean & Lean eating programme and books says, “with high doses of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and anti-oxidants, watercress is a powerhouse of goodness meaning that you can eat yourself happier and healthier just by integrating it into your everyday diet”.

But it’s not a recent discovery... Far from it – watercress’s potent heritage even traces back to Ancient Greece, where Hippocrates, the grandfather of modern medicine was said to have located his first hospital next to a stream so that he could have a fresh and steady supply of the peppery super-leaves at his disposal.

Barter explains. Indeed, two of the biggest suppliers of watercress in the UK, Alresford Salads and VitaCress, come out of this village, were you will also find the annual Watercress Festival, which grows in popularity year on year. Be treated to the Watercress Soup Championships (choose from the Classic or Specialty categories), Watercress Eating Competition (so much more refined than pies, wouldn’t you say?) sample green goods and pick up new and innovative recipes along the way.

Hampshire even proudly houses the Watercress Railway Line that is so called for the fact that the route was used to transport watercress straight from the beds in Alresford to London and you can trace those tracks still today.

The Watercress Society’s Smoothie Recipes

Whizz it up into soup, sprinkle it into a salad, toss some into a pasta dish, pack a handful into a sandwich... Hey, if it’s good enough for Hippocrates, it’s pretty fair to say that it’s so much more than just a bit on the side.

Watercress, Melon and Pear ½ Galia melon, quartered with pips and peel removed 1 pear, peeled, quartered and cored 50g watercress

The Watercress Alliance, based in Hampshire’s Alresford, has long been championing watercress as “so much more than a bit on the side”. Charles

Photograph provided by The Watercress Alliance (www.watercress.co.uk)

For more information and recipes go to www.watercress.co.uk The annual Watercress Festival is 18th May 2014

Try them, you just might like them...

Watercress, Kiwi and Apple 150ml apple juice 2 kiwis, peeled 50g watercress Watercress and Orange 1 (85g) bag watercress 150ml fresh orange juice 100ml carrot juice 100ml tomato juice dash of Tabasco sauce (optional) salt and ground black pepper carrot stick and watercress to garnish

Watercress, Blueberry and Pineapple Small tin of pineapple in juice 50g blueberries 2 large handfuls (50g) watercress

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Britain There has never been a better time to be in England’s green and pleasant land. As we witness the revival of the British brand, stand back and bask in its glory.

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all it the Downton Effect, call it the Kate Middleton effect, call it whatever you want, but either way, being British has never been so in vogue. Downton Abbey has become one of the UK's biggest exports, with more that 100 countries buying the rights to air the series. It has being nominated for Emmy awards (for which Dame Maggie Smith won Best Supporting Actress as Cousin Violet), as well as the BAFTAS and even the Golden Globes. To be quite honest, what’s not to love? Dressing for dinner in a tux, chauffeurs, butlers, cooks, nobility…

As a matter of fact, it's hard to watch an episode without wishing for a cup of tea in English bone china or wanting to ask Mrs. Patmore to make a terrine for supper.

But it’s exactly this British eccentricity that is being celebrated worldwide. It’s the charming aspects of a period drama that makes us hark back to our heritage and, in tandem, many British brands are also going back to basics by celebrating tradition, Queen and country.

But they are not alone. Case in point: The Royal Wedding. Estimated to have been watched by 3 billion people worldwide (that is every one in two people on the planet, by the way). Simply put, it is a love of custom that is the touchstone of this trend and there are a host of brands that are driving this dream. A dream that is educated, interesting and less anarchic than previous British stereotypes of Brit-Pop, bad teeth and football hooliganism.

Take Mulberry for example, created in 1971 by a farmer Roger Saul (even though the brand was bought some years later by luxury retail company Club 21), it has now grown into a multi-billion pound company heralding accessories as their strongest selling-point in foreign territories, along with brands such as Smythson and Anya Hindmarch. So too with Burberry who, with Christopher Bailey at the helm, have managed to turn the business from a mostly checked accessories line into an international fashion empire. Plus, who can forget Alexander McQueen’s, Sarah Burton, designing that wedding dress worn

by Kate Middleton or Stella McCartney creating the uniforms for Great Britain’s Olympians?

Much has also been made of the slew of brands that have returned to London to showcase their collections at Fashion Week, having previously left our shores to show in the glittering lights of New York, Milan or Paris: Matthew Williamson, Temperley, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry. Over on Savile Row, retailers are also having a boom with a return to the classics being popular for purchase: good quality tailoring, handmade shoes, luxurious knitwear, walking sticks, wellies, raincoats and trenches – they are all in favour again. Clarks shoes? Seen more often than not. Cords? In store now. Elbow patches? Cardigans barely made without them. Barbour jackets? A once country staple, now living in the city.

The staff at Lime Wood are also paying homage to heritage, with the introduction of new bespoke-designed uniforms care of Savile Row tailor The Merchant Fox. Known for their timeless and classic pieces, it is exactly this air of prestige and good quality design that celebrate all that is British. Britannia rules, ok?

Bringing your garden to life Hungerford based Garden Art Plus Ltd, specialises in sourcing and supplying garden antiques and contemporary garden furniture and structures. Over the past ten years, we have established a strong and loyal client base both nationally and internationally and have now expanded our range of services to include the supply of antique and contemporary furniture and decorative pieces and a Commercial and private Garden Landscaping Division.

Our on-site Interiors Barn offers unusual decorative pieces from around the world, antique and contemporary furniture, works of art and interior sculpture.

Our aim is to provide a complete service from the sourcing of garden antiques to advice on restoration and installation. We are open seven days a week during the summer months.

www.gardenartplus.com

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BEAUTY from WITHIN Beauty isn’t skin deep – that much we know. But now, it’s not enough to look after yourself at a surface level, it’s what you ingest that makes a difference too.

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e are a popping pill nation.

Don’t feel well? Pop a Nurofen. Slight headache?

Take some paracetamol.

But now, the value of supplementing diet with good and wholesome vitamins or minerals is commonplace and it’s filtering through into skincare too. If you wander into any Space NK branch nationwide, you will find supplements from brands such as Rodial, David Kirsch and Bodyism sitting alongside some of the most premium beauty brands out there. In fact, in the fight against anti-ageing, British skincare brand Oskia was one of the first to offer anti-ageing in the form of pure MSN pills, as part of its comprehensive approach to a supercharged skincare range.

But it doesn’t stop at the pills. The values of smoothies, juices and liquids are proving vital in supporting your body from the inside, out. There is much evidence to suggest that Liquid Chlorophyll, when taken with water once a day, will singlehandedly help to clear skin, aid digestion, cleanse the body and improve overall well-being. Health food chain Revital is championing the use of Baobab Powder from new brand Aduna in any smoothie or meal, so potent are its multivitamin benefits.

At Lime Wood’s Herb House spa, this approach has also been integrated into the spa menu, with the premise being that it’s all very well to have a detoxing massage or a cleansing facial, but there is real worth in consuming something afterwards to increase the treatment’s benefits. Choose from Ruby Roots, Apple Infusion or Swamp Water – all of which are as functional as they are tasty.

To keep yourself up-to-date on all the latest supplement discoveries, the newsletter from Victoria Health (www.victoriahealth.com), written by pharmacist Shabir Nabi and his colleague Gill Sinclair, is well-respected for being the most researched information on the subject. So read up and start a-popping. After all, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

LimeWire’s Top Five Supplements:

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Nature’s Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll aids digestion and general body health

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Eskimo 3 Omega Oils Omega oils are the body’s best friend when it comes to hair, skin, nails and bone density.

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Lamberts Multi-Max fewer multivitamins are this jam-packed and of good quality ingredients

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Symprove Live and Activated Bacteria probiotics work better when in liquid and live form. This is one of the best around and ideal for good stomach health.

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Terra Nova Vitamin C Complex the original but essential immuneboosting vitamin, be sure to take with zinc to speed up absorption

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Top of the Here today, gone tomorrow: the past year has seen a surge in popups. What may have started as guerrilla marketing campaigns for foodie entrepreneurs has turned into legitimate – and really very popular – experiences in London and beyond.

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t’s hard to move in the capital of London without stumbling across a pop-up shop, restaurant, cinema, gym, exhibition et al.

A great concept for both entrepreneur and customer, it’s the ideal way to set up a new business with minimum commitment, whilst trying eclectic and new experiences. The real surge has been in this elite approach to dining. Pret-A-Diner, one of the main players in pop-up land, rather aptly, goes by the motto: “This is not a pop-up restaurant, this is a social experience”. They first popped up (so to speak) in a disused coin factory in Berlin, with their initial London venture being The Minotour in The Old Vic Tunnels, which was fully booked every

Photography provided by Daylesford (www.daylesfordorganic.com)

Pop-Ups

night from start to finish. Their next endeavour was at the iconic 50 St James’s Street and this summer sees a dedicated Art Basel opening. Roganic, Meat Liquor, Death By Burrito, Jimmy’s Underground, Ceviche, Disappearing Dining Club, Kitchen Party... The list of pop-ups in London is endless.

In fact, pop-ups have become so popular the irony is that they are obtaining real longevity. Frank’s Café and Campari Bar on the roof of a multi-story car-park in Peckham, is opening again for its third summer, and stall-like food sellers such as The Pizza Pilgrims and The Ribman’s in Soho's Berwick Street have just never closed. Then there is the Moveable Kitchen, a concept created by two The River Café chefs in Portobello Dock, which has now become a permanent feature, under the new name, The Dock Kitchen.

Whilst the trend started in food, it has also spread to all other areas. Independent cinema chain Curzon Cinemas had a pop-up scheme ‘Curzon At', opening temporary cinemas in arts venues across the UK. ‘A Room For London’ was a sell-out success for the entirety of 2012 even though to all intents and purposes it was simply a one-roomed boat that was sat atop the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southwark Centre.

The Pop-Up Hotel opened to much acclaim, providing luxury camping at UK events such as Glastonbury, Cowes Week and Goodwood Races.

Even Heathrow airport were in on the action, with a pop-up park in Terminal 5 designed to help travellers relax and de-stress.

Big department stores also see their value, with the likes of Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Westfield offering short lease options on floorspace. Indeed, Daylesford Organic set up shop on the roof of Selfridges for the ‘highest of afternoon teas’ with a menu that celebrated the best of British. Daylesford CEO Jamie Mitchell explains, "it was a great way to explore and try different ideas. Pop-ups are all about testing your product or brand in a different market, reaching new customers and experimenting. Of course, they are also great for brand positioning and creating media attention – as well as being lots of fun". The Pop-Up Space have made it their business to link entrepreneurs with short-lease venues, such is the demand for these properties. Their blog, has up-to-date insider knowledge on all the latest and coolest pop-ups. So stay informed and keep your wits about you... Blink and you might miss them.

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You have heard of going ‘meat free’... Well now it’s time to go ‘heat free’, if the current craze for raw food is anything to go by. But it’s not all wheatgrass shots and cold, bland food. This preferred way of eating for many is far from being a fad, and is really a very popular and very real way of eating. The health benefits are compelling: more energy, reversing the signs of ageing, weight loss, boosted metabolism, stronger immune system, clearer mind, cleansed body and better quality sleep. Why? Because keeping food as close to its natural state as possible means that it is able to preserve and deliver food’s natural nutrients and immunity-boosting enzymes.

In the US, they are lightyears ahead on the raw food movement, and have been catering to such a palette for years, but now it is gaining momentum in the UK. There has been much buzz about 42 Degrees Raw, the London branch of the Copenhagen restaurant, opening at the Royal Academy of Arts. As the name might suggest, nothing is cooked above 42 degrees, so that natural plant goodness remain intact.

Raw Fairies, the home food delivery system has picked up on the fact that eating raw – as simple as the concept is – is difficult for people who lead busy lifestyles to follow (buying fresh food every day is not always the most convenient). As a result, they deliver three ready-prepared, tasty, raw meals for the day, every morning, for as long as you wish to commit. The not-so-niche food phenomenon has also branched out into spas, meaning that ‘Raw-ers’ need not compromise their values to travel. The Complete Retreat in Spain offers detox courses and raw-food preparation lessons, whilst Como Shambala in Bali combines a raw food diet with lymphatic drainage massages, yoga and steam baths as part of its weeklong cleanse programme. Raw & Cured in Lime Wood’s very own Herb House Spa also offers just the type of menu a raw foodie might love with freshly-made salads with just-picked herbs and leaves, cured fish and meat as well as delicious smoothies. As we come out of winter’s comfort-food cravings, why not give fresh, cool food a try? You just might like it...

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Warrior was the real-life ‘War Horse’. Here, a rare insight into his incredible story.

To have an international sell-out theatre production, Stephen Spielberg movie and a special exhibition at the National Army Museum based on your life is a pretty immense achievement. Even more so when you are a thoroughbred gelding born on the Isle of Wight. You see, Joey, is the well-known protagonist from ‘War Horse’. Warrior was the real-life equine hero who led his rider General Jack Seely and the Canadian cavalry through battle during the First World War. They say that imitation is the biggest form of flattery and in the case of Warrior’s story this is exactly so.

Taken to the Western Front in 1914, together with General Seeley, he braved bullets and bombs to survive the horrors of war for four years – an incredible feat considering some eight million other animals perished. His stable was hit by a bomb three times, he was dug out of mud on a battlefield, and led cavalry across open ground. Somehow both he and his rider came out completely unscathed and this is what makes their story (one of friendship as much as one of survival) so unique. Warrior became the lucky charm of his regiment with a commanding status. As Seeley remarked, “Men would say not, ‘Here comes the general’, but ‘Here’s old Warrior’.

“The Amazing Story of a Real War Horse written by General Seeley is the true account of the remarkable chain of adventures" “Warrior: The Amazing Story of a Real War Horse” written by General Seeley is the true account of the remarkable chain of adventures that the pair went through together and the amazing friendship that was forged along the way. What better way to hear of the real ‘War Horse’ than straight from the horse’s mouth. So to speak…

Above: Charge of Flowerdew's Squadron, Painted

by Sir Alfred James Munnings, Beaverbrook Collection of War Art Below: Jack Seely Scouting

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IBIZA

UNDISCOVERED There is so much more to the White Isle than superclubs, all day partying and house music. Discover the hidden gems that make this island as special off-season as it is on…

‘The Gypset’ (noun): “An unconventional, bohemian approach to life. Characterised by a fashionable exoticism and down-to-earth ease” (Condé Nast Traveller, October 12 issue p. 94).

Ibiza has long been a hippie’s hideaway, but the surge of techno tourists in search of the latest musical high (read into that as you will), means that the original Gypset are scouring the island for unpopulated, secluded beaches, restaurants and markets that are a far cry from Blue Marlin or Pacha with not a glow-stick in sight. The whole hidden side of this very special Baleriac Island is Ibiza at its best, but not as you might traditionally know it. It’s relaxed, it’s bohemian and totally laid-back. And while it’s true that a lot of hotels, restaurants and bars close down off-season, there is still a magical buzz occurring on the island and those who remain open for business are the small, family-run places that are popular with the locals. They are hard to find, hard to reach and if you’re lucky, rather deserted. The best part is that they are utterly unpretentious and totally idyllic. It’s this discretely cool vibe that keep ‘The Gypset’ coming back.

Hacienda Na Xamena, in the North, is a favourite Gypset hangout. The drive alone is enough to send you into a bit of a spin, with the dizzying winding roads, but the view when you get to the top is breathtaking. Set into the cliffs above the ocean, with infinity pools and an uninterrupted view make this superluxe hotel still one of the best secret hideaways on the island. Watch a sunset here and get goosebumps, it really is that special.

Unwind in their thermal whirlpools and saltwater spa for an invigorating boost for body and soul or for the rockers amongst you, they offer mountain explorations on vintage Harley Davidsons. Cas Gasi is another secluded favourite. Set inland, it is a family-run 200-year old converted farm, that has been turned into an 12 bedroom low-key hotel.

Breakfasts here are to die for, with locally made omelettes, manchego cheese and fresh coffee – all home-cooked and totally organic. Sa Talaia is the sister hotel to the party-centric Ushuaia, but its relaxed vibe couldn’t be further from its older sibling. Sa Talaia is the perfect retreat in that its minimal but in modern surroundings. Again, set in the hills and off a dirt track, you can maroon yourself here and just take in the surroundings. You need never see another soul, if you don’t want to.

Beach-wise you are spoilt for choice. Stay away from the likes of Chiringuito or Las Salinas and go to the smaller but equally beautiful beaches, and you may even be lucky enough to find you have the shore to yourself. Try Tropicana (the black paella is out of this world), Sunset Ashram, Benirres Beach, Es Torrents or Es Xarca. For something extra special, the restaurant El Bigotes, at Cala Mastella, only takes reservations in person in the morning and only serves one dish (fish cooked in saffron with potatoes) - they once famously turned away the King of Spain. Or even for something a bit different, take a trip across the water to Formanterra, where you will find pink sandy beaches and taste some of the freshest fish you

will ever eat, at Juan y Andrea. If you are too lazy to go on shore – fear not – one of their water taxis will bring your meal to your boat.

If there is one thing that ravers and low-key travellers both seek out from Ibzia, it’s the incredible bright pink and orange sunsets, which are renowned for being among some of the best in the world. Cap d’Es Falco is one of the best spots on the island to watch the sun go down (it sets behind the island of Es Vedra – grab yourself one of their oversized bean bags and let the magic unfold. You should know it’s customary to clap when watching the sun disappear into the ocean...

To really immerse in island life, most prefer to rent villas. Whilst there is a wealth of property managers on the island, White Ibiza and Red Savannah are geared towards the more secluded and hidden away villas that mean you can enjoy the island in all its glory. There are also some beautiful hikes in the hills and mountains on the island. The tourist board has created new trails (complete with maps and directions in English on their website). There are nine routes dotted across the island, from short to long, and graded in difficulty from low to high.

Nearly all take in areas of must-see coastline.

Whether it’s hedonistic hotels, rustic chic beaches or sleek minimalist villas this is still the coolest island in the Mediterranean. Clubbing though?

No thanks.

YOUR IBIZA UNDISCOVERED SOUNDTRACK Letting the Cables Sleep (The N.O.W Remix) – Bush Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer Say My Name (Cyril Hahn Remix) – Destiny’s Child Aaron – Paul Kalkbrenner Crazy (Noze Remix) – Orlette Don’t Feel The Presence – Hunter Game The Sea – Morcheeba Obsessions (Gold Panda Remix) – Marina & The Diamonds Adios Ayer – Jose Padilla Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal) – Candi Stanton Million Voices – Otto Equal Responsibility – Climbers Lamur (AM Mix) – Guy J She’s On Fire – Bo Saris Video Games Remix – Lana del Ray

Photograph by Jessica Hogan

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Gleaming chalk stacks aged over 65million years, Old Harry rocks on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset mark the eastern end of Britain’s cherished Jurassic coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Natural Wonder of the World. This view is often admired from the pristine beaches of Studland Bay and the well travelled coastal path. These unique formations eroded by the sea will be the main view from THE PIG – on the beach when it opens in Summer 2014.

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D REAM S & CHA N G E S A F O O T I N ENGLAND’ S GR EEN A ND P L E A SA NT L A ND Two quintessentially English views that have inspired many over hundreds of years are about to be viewed from a different perspective...

The Mendip Hills, a beautiful gentle landscape rolling across Somerset won their designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a quiet modesty. Midway between the historic cities of Bath and Bristol this area of limestone hills is a haven for combining the best of the great outdoors. Dramatic gorges (including Cheddar) reveal caves such as Wookey Hole, meandering rivers and lakes. Emerging from this landscape will be THE PIG – near Bath, a mellow Georgian house, opening March 2014.

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Forest Larmer Tree Festival Beaulieu Motor Museum Beaulieu by name, Beaulieu by nature (translated from French to literally mean "beautiful place"), this picturesque attraction in the heart of the New Forest hosts the country's best motor museum, a beautiful palace, a historic abbey and roaming grounds that feature a Victorian flower garden. A does-it-all day out. http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions

Ringwood Brewery Fancy a pint? Then why not take a tour of the Ringwood Brewery, on the edge of the New Forest, and immerse yourself in some local brewing history. Taste the malted barleys, have a sniff of the fresh hops and see the bubbling fermentation process in the TunRoom, all whilst sampling their goods, fresh out of the bale.

One of the best-kept secrets in the UK’s summer calendar, the Larmer Tree Festival is a five-day extravaganza which combines the best in comedy, film, music, theatre and family entertainment. Going into its 24th year, previous acts have included the mighty Van Morrison and the lovely KT Tunstall and the hilarious Alistair McGowan. So what’s so special about this festival? For starters, it’s totally independent and not reliant on sponsorship or endorsements, meaning that the festival is free to be whatever it wants to be. Held in 11 acres of glorious Victorian gardens on the Wilts/ Dorset border near Salisbury, it’s the happiest, quirkiest festival and the ultimate escape from reality. Whether you go for the day, camp for the whole event or just dip your toe in and see a few acts, there are few festivals so relaxed and enjoyable as this.

On-site activities include artisan food stalls, camping areas, famers’ market, secret gardens, big top tents and two main stages. Also family friendly, children aged 5-10 go for free and there is plenty for them to get up to whilst they are there too. Choose from arts and crafts shows, circus workshops and even a children’s play area for the restless amongst the little ones. Not just for the tree-huggers out there, this is fun for all the family, adults included.

There is also opportunity to buy some of the finest ales and beers in their specialty brewery shop. Our recommendation? Be sure to purchase a bottle of their Specialty Brown Sauce which is infused with Old Thumper Beer for a tasty kick on a classic.

Ringwood Brewery, New Forest, Hampshire, available for tours on the weekends and select weekdays throughout the year. www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/tours

Larmer Tree Festival, 16th-20th July 2014 www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

Giffords Circus Roll up, roll up, to see Giffords Circus, the niche touring crew that is bringing family fun back to its original roots. Hopping from village green to village green around the country, the small-scale shows with big personality include birds, bikes, horses, motorcycles and everything in between.

With pit-stops in Bath, Cheltenham, Oxfordshire and Cirencester, to name but a few, be sure to catch this incredibly vivacious and dynamic production complete with soundtrack by Musical Director Sarah Llwellyn.

Giffords Circus, nationwide, 23rd May – 14th September 2014 www.giffordscircus.com

Cowes Week 2014 Nothing to do with cows of the mooing variety, Cowes Week is a pivotal event in the British sailing repertoire. Over 180 years old, this gorgeous regatta sees up to 40 races daily with 1,000 boats – and some 8,500 sailors – competing in races throughout the week.

Ship shape, indeed.

Cowes Week, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 2nd-9th August 2014 www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

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