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JUNE 2021
HERE COMES THE SUMMER IS IT THE SEASON FOR HOT OR COLD? JUNE GARDENING GET YOUR GARDENING BLOOMING THIS SUMMER
HOT HITS THE HOTTEST SUMMER TRACKS FOR THE SUNSHINE
KEEPING COOL KEEP YOURSELF COMFORTABLE AT HOME
FATHER’S DAY A GIFT GUIDE FOR THE PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD’S
CONTENTS COVER STORY
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Here comes the Sun Favourite season of extremes, hold or cold?
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Cooling your house Top tips to keep comfortable at home during the hotter months Our latest instructions Take a look at a selection of our latest properties on the market About us Get to know us a little better and see why we are your agent of choice
FOOD
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BBQ rubs and sauces Elevate your ribs, steaks and burgers on the BBQ this summer
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Gifts for Father’s Day We have hand picked the perfect gifts for Father’s Day
June gardening It’s officially Summer, which means our gardens are in full bloom, but there are still jobs to do…
Summer’s tracks Get summer ready with the hottest tracks to enjoy in the sun
Upcoming films Cinemas reopen: A preview of the delayed films finally being released
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Will England be Euro stars? EURO 2020 finally arrives and we have all the fixtures all in one place.
WELCOME TO THE JUNE ISSUE! It’s an exciting month. On the 21st, if things continue to plan, all social distancing measures will be lifted. And what better month for the UK to get back to normal than the official start of the summer? With this in mind, this month we are going all out for the good times with a feature showcasing some of the best summer facts around. Can’t stand the heat? On pages 8 & 9 we give you some great ideas how to keep your home cool during the warmer months. Father’s Day is on the 20th June and we have put together a guide of some of the hottest present ideas this year alongside two BBQ features; one keeping you up to date of the best kit available and another with some fantastic recipes to try.
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The delayed EURO 2020 football competition kicks off this month too, which is why we have created a handy guide of every single fixture so you don’t miss a kick, alongside a preview of the top teams vying to bring the trophy home. And if that wasn’t enough, we explore the delayed films that are finally being released at the cinema; the top summer tracks you’ll all be singing along to this year as well as our usual monthly gardening guide. So, what are you waiting for? Light the BBQ, grab a beer or a vino, get settled in and enjoy… Jonathan Wheatley Editor
It’s the start of our favourite season of extremes “I love to see the summer beaming forth, and white wool sack clouds sailing to the north…” are the opening lines to a sonnet by John Clare, the so-called Northamptonshire Peasant Poet whose romantic visions of the English countryside made him a hot topic with Victorian chattering society. And what we could do with is a “beaming” summer to banish the gloom cast by a world-enveloping pandemic. June traditionally marks the start of the brightest, warmest and most longed-for season of the year. So here are a few facts to amuse, amaze and kill the conversation at your socially-distanced barbecue…
HERE COMES THE SUMMER! BARMY THAN BALMY
THE HEAT IS ON
It has snowed in June. At least a centimetre fell in parts of the country on June 2nd, 1975, forcing the abandonment of several county championship cricket matches. And, if that wasn’t bad enough, the bedding plants took a proper battering on June 19th, 1955 and June 1st and 3rd 1962 in Santon Downham, Norfolk, when temperatures dipped to a bulb-numbing -5.6°C – that’s 21.92°F, chillier than most winter nights.
Although meteorologists say summer officially starts on June 1st, the astronomical summer doesn’t begin until the 21st, when there is a 23.5° tilt of the Earth’s axis in its orbit around the Sun. The summer of 2006 is considered the warmest on record with daytime temperatures averaging 15.8° Centigrade (around 60° Fahrenheit). However, the hottest day was recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Garden on July 25th, 2019 when plants wilted in the sweltering 38.7°C heat (101.66°F).
Figures show that the summer of 2012 was the wettest on record. From June until the end of August, 366.8mm of rain fell across the UK, compared with 384.4mm in 1912.
The Eiffel Tower grows in the summer. Paris’ iron landmark can expand by up to 17cm on a hot day. Theoretically, it is possible to fry an egg on a car bonnet. TV chef James Martin did it in June 2018 in 26°C heat, although experts say you really need a dry heat of 70°C (158°F) to get it done properly. Which means you need to be in Death Valley, California, or the Australian outback to have a decent fry-up on your Merc, although it will make a mess of your paintwork. Droughts are not uncommon in the UK. One of the worst started in the autumn of 1975 when below-average winter rainfall preceded a blistering summer. From June 23rd, the temperatures did not dip below 32°C (90°F) for two weeks, peaking at 35.6°C (96.1°F) with the first significant rain falling on August 27th. You can work out the evening temperature by listening to a cricket. Count the number of chirps over 25 seconds, divide by 3 and add 4 to the Celsius figure. Yes, really. More
THAT’S N-ICE
More than 405million kilogrammes of ice cream were sold in Britain last year. Hardly surprisingly, ice cream manufacturers say the most popular flavour is vanilla, followed by mint choc chip and raspberry ripple.
Folklore says if it rains on St Swithin’s Day, it will rain for 40 days thereafter. Remember the date – July 15th. More thunderstorms occur during the summer than at any time of the year, most occurring over the south-east of England.
There are currently 195 Blue Flag beaches in the British Isles. While most accept it is a recognition of water quality, the flag is also awarded for environmental management, safety and services, plus education and information. So, it is aimed at resort beaches with plenty of facilities as much as smaller, picturesque coves. Even though it does not have a sandy beach, the little village of St Mawes in Cornwall was last year named Britain’s ideal seaside resort in a Which? study. Skegness, Great Yarmouth, Bognor Regis, Blackpool, Morecambe and Cleethorpes didn’t fare as well. Chesil Beach in Dorset is the longest in the UK, at 18 miles long. But it is a shingle spit, so the sandy beaches at Bournemouth and Pendine Beach in Wales, which are more than seven miles long, are officially the longest. In comparison, the largest in the world is at Praia do Cassino in Brazil – a piffling 150 miles long.
WALL OF FLAME
One of the world’s largest fixed barbecues has been made in Gloucestershire. The £10,000 monster, commissioned by a wedding venue, can cook seven whole lambs, three pigs or two cows at the same time, as well as
1,000 sausages or 500 burgers, is heatproof to 600°C, weighs two tonnes, measures 5m across, needs 14 bags of coal to ignite and can be worked by three chefs. It is made by the Bespoke BBQ Company and is dubbed… God-grilla.
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e’ve all missed spending precious time with our parents, so this year make it extra special with our unique gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for your dear dad this Father’s Day.
GLAMPING TRIP A glamping break might be the perfect way you and your dad, or your dad and his partner, can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The beauty of a glamping pod is that you get the advantages of camping, but without the hassle that traditional camping can sometimes bring.
DRINKS CADDY This gift would be perfect for a picnic, and/or for carrying beers in. Even if it’s not a picnic, this would be extremely useful for just about any kind of travelling event. These caddies can sometimes come equipped with various accessories, so make sure you find the right one for your dad.
AFTERNOON TEA There is nothing quite like an afternoon tea, and everyone loves them! You can’t really go wrong with tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones, so why not treat your dad this year and satisfy his sweet tooth?
FIRE PIT The last year or so has understandably seen outdoor spaces being used much more than usual, so your dad might love to light up his very own fire pit once the sun goes down, to extend those evenings outside a little longer than the sun alone permits.
IDEAS FOR SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY GIFTS Celebrate Father’s Day with our hot picks for gifts this year
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DRINKS JAR WITH TAP If you dad likes to drink, a large glass jar with a tap would be just perfect for him. This would be ideal to keep a unique mixer for spirits, for example, since it can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated in the jar for weeks, even months.
SPA DAY Spa days might often get primarily associated with women, but this is an unfair generalization because couples very often attend spa days together, and indeed men can attend them alone if they wish – nothing wrong with that. A luxury spa day might be the very thing your dad needs at the moment. From full body massages to jacuzzis and steam rooms, your dad might just love to receive a voucher for something like this for Father’s Day.
You can make it as unique as you like, and it will last him forever.
PERSONALISED ENGRAVED KEYCHAIN If you want to get really sentimental this Father’s Day, an engraved keychain would be ideal to say something special to your dad. You can make it as unique as you like, and it will last him forever.
FRAMED PORTRAIT OF THE COUPLE Never has it been so important to celebrate togetherness, and especially longevity of relationships. This Father’s Day, your dad might well love a framed portrait of him pictured with his beloved, or his family. Social media can surely provide you with varying options to frame, and you can also have it redesigned slightly if you wish, to make it even more bespoke.
PERSONALISED PEN Pens are typically inexpensive. But to have one personalized can add priceless value. And let’s face it, even in this digital age, we still often use them, especially our sometimes old-fashioned fathers!
PERSONALISED MUG The thing about a personalized item is that you have almost complete freedom to say whatever you like to your beloved dad, and what better way to do that than to simultaneously encourage him to relax with a hot beverage of his choosing? A personalized mug is the perfect way to tell your dad how much he means to you, which he can be reminded
of daily whenever he drinks from it. But if you think a picture says a thousand words instead, an imprinted photo on the mug is a fantastic alternative.
PERSONALISED CHARGING DOCKING STATION A charging docking station is an ideal gift for your father. It can hold the likes of his phone, his glasses, his wallet, his keys, and more. In terms of practicality, it’s perfect, for it organizes all of your items into one small unit, making things altogether so much tidier.
MENS BODY SPRAY There’s a big difference between smelling bad, and smelling really quite nice. And usually, especially when you’re out and about, there’s no in between, so it’s important what we men spray ourselves with. You’d be well advised to get your dad an especially nice smelly this Father’s Day. A mild one which will last all day long would generally be the preferred option.
HOT STONE THERAPY PACK Since we all love a good massage, it seems like an ingenious idea to bring that pleasure into your very own home, and without even needing a professional masseuse. These packs can come with everything you need to enjoy a good massage, without having to travel to a massage parlour.
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BBQ BEST KIT Get kitted out ready for BBQ season with our guide to the best tools for the job
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BQ season is upon us. The smell of smoke alongside a glass of wine or a beer is what summer is all about. However, for those of us who see BBQ as more than just burnt sausages and burgers, there is a real science to creating the perfect smoked food. So, we have put together this guide to the best kit you need to get the most from your grill…
MEAT THERMOMETER Maybe not the snazziest or most exciting piece of kit, but an internal meat thermometer is probably the most important tool for all smoking and grilling enthusiasts. You see, when you cook burgers or sausages on a BBQ over direct coals you are actually grilling not barbecuing. A real BBQ is cooked using indirect heat with lots of smoke to get that real BBQ flavour. Barbecuing is tougher than grilling, which is why it is so important to have a meat thermometer to know what is happening inside your meat and when it is safe to eat. We highly recommend this meat thermometer from Weber. £19.74 | bbqworld.co.uk
SMOKING WOODCHIPS Even if you are simply grilling, you’ll still want that smoky flavour to your food. We don’t all have access to chopped oak, applewood or hickory, which is why companies supply flavoured woodchips. These little pieces of roughly 1cm woodchip are usually soaked in beer or wine before being added directly to your charcoal or in a smoker box. When they burn they release thick flavourful smoke, which gives all your food, whether smoked or grilled, that rich BBQ flavour. We love these Whisky Barrel Oak chips that add great flavour to red meat. £5.50 | hotsmoked.co.uk
BEER CAN CHICKEN HOLDER Have you ever fancied cooking a whole chicken on a BBQ but was worried about how much time and effort it would take if you don’t have an electric spit to cook it through on all sides? Beer can chicken originated in the U.S State of Louisiana and is a great way to indirectly cook a whole chicken whilst imbuing it with plenty of taste and moisture. It’s simple, by placing a half-filled beer can inside the chicken’s cavity, when the liquid gets hot enough it steams the chicken from the inside out. Sometimes, it doesn’t seem so hygienic to put an actual beer can inside the chicken, which is why you can buy a handy beer can chicken holder that can be used again and again. We love this simple device from Landmann. £15.99 | landmann.com
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BBQ RUBS AND SAUCES
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BQ season. The smell of smoke in the air. Drinks with friends. Sunshine. What more could you ask for? How about the best rubs and sauces to create the most flavourful meat possible in your own back garden.
Elevate your ribs, steaks and burgers on the BBQ this summer
DRY RUB
A dry rub is perfect for ribs, steaks and for adding to your burgers before and during cooking to give a rich smoky and sweet flavour.
MAPLE GLAZE FOR RIBS AND CHICKEN
MEMPHIS RUB
A sweet and smoky marinade that is perfect for pork ribs and chicken.
In Memphis, USA, the rub is considered as important as the meat and smoke. Ingredients: 1/2 cup paprika 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup mild chilli powder 3 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons black pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons celery seeds 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground allspice Method: Simply add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined. Store in an airtight container for up to six-months. When ready to use, rub the spice mix all over the meat at least an hour before cooking and leave to marinade. Cook the meat over open coals or smoke depending on your preference.
Ingredients: 1 cup apple juice, to be divided about 1/4 teaspoon morton’s kosher salt per pound of ribs another 2 pinches salt for the glaze 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/4 cup real maple syrup 4 tablespoons of the Memphis rub Method: Sprinkle the salt onto your ribs or chicken and then rub in the Memphis rub. Smoke or roast for an hour or so. Place the chicken or ribs onto aluminium foil and create a boat. Drizzle ½ cup of the apple juice over the meat and then re-wrap tightly before placing back on the grill. After another hour or so (longer for the ribs) remove the meat and drain the apple and meat juice into a saucepan. Add the remaining apple juice and the maple syrup and bring it to a simmer. When the sauce has a shiny glaze, add the salt and hot sauce and stir. Coat the meat in the marinade and put back onto the grill for five-minutes.
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As the hottest months of the year approach, we can look ahead to lots of upcoming warmth.
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ut that’s not to say that the heat doesn’t present some challenges. When it comes to winding down in the evenings, it can be difficult to relax when the temperature doesn’t feel like it’s dropping. So here are some of our best ways to cool your home this Summer.
REPURPOSE APPLIANCES
When it comes to appliances designed for cooling someone down, a fan can prove to be man’s best friend. But often, when the weather becomes too hot, fans can be counter-productive, and end up recycling hot air. To avoid this, try strategically pointing your fan towards open windows, so that hot air can be pushed out of a room. And if you have a ceiling fan, setting it to anti-clockwise can also help to remove the hot air. Another idea is to place a dish with ice in front of a fan. This DIY air-conditioning trick will create a cool mist as the ice evaporates, resulting in lower temperatures, and is ideal for any time of the day. Another inventive DIY trick is to repurpose a hot water bottle. It is widely known that hot water bottles are the perfect way to warm your bed up on a cold winter’s night. So surely the same method can be applied to summer, when the process is reversed? So fill your bottle with cold water, and place it in the freezer before you go to bed. Or if you haven’t got a hot water bottle, you can grab any bottle that can hold a liquid and give this a go. This will give you a homemade ice-pack, which will keep you cool all night long.
ADJUST YOUR BEDDING
If you fancy getting some new bed sheets in the coming months, then summer is the perfect excuse to replace your heavier, winter sheets, with lightweight cotton ones. And opting for cotton sheets which are also of a light colour, results in a more breathable fabric, and will help to give you a better night’s sleep. And if this still isn’t working for you, then try to bring the temperature of the sheets down.
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THE COOL-PROOF GUIDE TO BRINGING THE TEMPERATURE DOWN IN YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER
Another inventive DIY trick is to repurpose a hot water bottle. So fill your bottle with cold water, and place it in the freezer before you go to bed.
Many people will recommend lying on a damp towel, or sprinkling water over your sheets, in order to cool your bed down. This may work, but will also result in a long-lasting wetness, which no one wants. Instead, pop your sheets in the freezer for a few minutes before bedtime. As well as giving them an icy freshness before you sleep, it won’t make your bedding as wet as applying water would. Just make sure to put your sheets in a bag first, so that they don’t come out smelling of frozen food!
AVOID STEAM
One thing that few people think about is focussing on avoiding activities which increase the heat around a home. In particular, there are two key areas which you can address in order to reduce heat. Firstly, think about your cooking. One of the biggest sources of heat in any home is from preparing food in a kitchen. So why not try your hand at some dishes that don’t require the oven and hobs to be turned on, like salads. And if you do want to cook, consider utilising barbecues outside, to avoid excess steam hanging around. Secondly, reduce the temperature of your shower. By using warm, rather than hot water, this will not only reduce the amount of steam which is able to travel around your house, but will also leave you feeling much cooler, and therefore more relaxed in the hot weather.
GRAB A GADGET (AIR CON/COLD BLANKET)
If none of these DIY tricks are working for you, then there is always the option of buying some tech, which is guaranteed to keep you cool. If you’re on the hunt for a new air conditioner, then take a look at an air purifier. For example, the Dyson Pure Cool Tower Advanced Technology Air Purifier Fan will help to keep you cool day and night. The great thing about this fan is its quietness, even when on a powerful setting, so this is ideal for anyone who struggles to sleep during hot nights. Or, if you fancy a cheaper option, then get yourself a cooling blanket. These blankets absorb sweat from your body, to keep you cool all night long. They’re also machine washable, meaning that you can use it throughout the summer, and it won’t lose its freshness.
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JUNE
It’s officially Summer, which means our gardens are in full bloom, but there are still jobs to do…
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June is the first month where the weather can virtually be guaranteed. No more frosts, warmer evenings and, hopefully, hotter days. The Spring flowers have mostly gone and the summer ones are coming through providing an abundance of colour. However, as nice as it is to sit in your garden and enjoy it, there are still plenty of jobs to do…
WEEDING Weeds. The arch-nemesis of our beautiful gardens. However, with some hard work, these can be removed. All weeds can be controlled without weedkillers, and for our environment, it is best to get your hand’s dirty before resorting to chemicals. One of the best manual ways to control weeds is by hoeing. Simply run a hoe over a bed or between rows to kill most weed seedlings. Ideally, choose a dry day with light wind so that the seedlings will dry out on the surface. Pull up annual weeds by hand before they set seed. Perennial weeds should be dug out with as much root or bulb as possible using a hand or border fork. Hand weeding is easiest on lighter soils and should only be attempted when it won’t disturb the roots of garden plants.
HANGING BASKETS Hanging baskets provide valuable colour at eye level in your garden. Choose vibrant bedding plants for a short-term show, or herbs, shrubs and evergreens for a longer-lasting display. The great thing about hanging baskets is that you can plant them in situ straight away. The basic principles for creating a hanging basket are very simple. First of all, if you are using a standard wire basket, it will need to be lined. You can buy readymade cardboard liners and fibrous materials sold for the purpose.
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Then add a good quality, peat-free multipurpose compost and give it a good water before starting to add your bedding plants or herbs, shrubs and
You should prune deciduous shrubs (losing their leaves in winter) after they have flowered.
evergreens. Once the basket has been planted, check every day in summer, watering always unless the compost is wet.
PRUNE EARLY-FLOWERING SHRUBS Deciduous shrubs that flower in late winter, spring and early summer need annual pruning to encourage strong, healthy shoots and improve flowering. Annual pruning also prolongs the life of these early-flowering shrubs. You should prune deciduous shrubs (losing their leaves in winter) after they have flowered. As they usually flower on the previous year’s growth, pruning immediately after flowering allows maximum time for the development of young growth. To prune, you will need a good pair
of secateurs and start by cutting out any damaged or dead shoots back to their point of origin. Where there are many stems, remove some to ground level to keep the bush open and avoid congestion.
PLANT SUMMER BEDS Bedding plants provide a temporary decorative seasonal display for planters, borders, containers and hanging baskets. And now is the perfect time to create them. Bedding plants can be grown from seed, bought as plug plants (young seedlings) or purchased as pot-grown specimens.
sunshine you will have more luck with Mediterranean plants, flowers and herbs than if you tried to plant something more suitable for shady conditions. Once you know your borders and beds, you can go online to find the most suitable plants or ask at your local garden centre.
WATERING Watering is key to growing healthy, beautiful plants, however, water is a precious resource and supplies in the UK are under pressure, so you want to be water-smart to help the environment and preserve water.
The best time to water plants is in the Many public gardens change the morning, as this is when the sun comes bedding up and plants start to use displays the water. The foliage and twice a year, soil surface is also likely To prune, you will replanting in to stay drier for longer need a good pair of late spring and than evening watering, secateurs and start early autumn. discouraging slugs and by cutting out any This is called snails from ruining damaged or dead successional your plants. shoots back to their planting. point of origin. However, In regards to how much before you water, there is no simple rule even think of thumb. Each plant has about planting summer beds, you will different watering needs, however, want to know what type of soil you have. you can look for the signs that a plant needs more or less water such as a lack For example, if you have a dry border of growth, dull leaves, wilting and a with free-draining soil and lots of change in position of leaves.
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Perfect to kick-off the summer with, this hot tune by Selena Gomez
THIS SUMMER’S
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Get summer ready with the hottest tracks to enjoy in the sun
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his summer will be one of freedom and new beginnings for many, and music is one of the best ways to channel that inner sensitivity and soulfulness into something to be shared with others. These inspirational-entitled tracks for this summer will surely do just that. So, let’s crack ourselves wide open this summer and enjoy the tunes! “Rare” by Selena Gomez Perfect to kick-off the summer with, this hot tune by Selena Gomez blends themes of breakup and self-affirmation, and features a killer baseline accompanied with Selena’s typically delicate vocals. “On My Own” by Shamir More of a declaration of independence rather than a moan of loneliness, this sizzling beat from Shamir rather sounds like a homage to the 90’s with its old-schools sounds. It’s crunchy guitar and textured percussion providing the song with a somewhat lo-fi charm, Shamir has described the song as “an accidental quarantine anthem.” “Hard To Forget” by Sam Hunt Typically creating earnest, bittersweet estrangement anthems, Sam Hunt makes no
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exception with this country pop hit which invites us to reflect on how hard it can be to let certain things or people go. “Do It” by Chloe x Halle Typically known for their icy cool R&B sounds, “Do It” features a more angelic intertwining of both their vocals. This track was produced by Scott Storch, who was perhaps the biggest producer in pop and hip-hop during the 2000s, and he shows he still has the touch with an airy beat that bring out the best of Chloe and Halle’s harmonies. “Play Play” by J Hus ft. Burna Boy A refreshing blast of tropical breeze, “Play Play” rises and falls like a cresting wave with the vocals contrasting from one another masterfully. This is British rapper J Hus’ and Nigerian Afro-pop superstar Burna Boy’s third collaboration, the track altogether boasting their smooth baritone harmonies. “Physical” by Dua Lipa Dua Lipa was a big hit last year, and with her new song, “Physical”, she is sure dominate this year too. It has a neo-80’s feel to it, and offers chuggingsounding synthesisers with high powered vocals.
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s cinemas reopened May 17th, we can look forward to indulging in all the latest releases. And after repeated setbacks, we take a look at some of the films that have been put on hold, but are now ready to explode onto UK screens.
BLACK WIDOW
The much anticipated Marvel superhero movie will hit screens in early July, having been pushed back on three separate occasions due to the forced closure of cinemas. The film is a sequel to the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), and will focus on the lead character Natasha Romanoff, as she deals with issues in her past, long before she became an Avenger. As well as Scarlett Johansson, who will reprise her role as Romanoff, Black Widow will feature a star-studded cast which includes Florence Pugh, Ray Winstone, and Rachel Weisz. The film will also be made available on Disney+.
PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY
This 3D live action/computer-animated comedy is a sequel to Peter Rabbit, and will include many of the bignames who starred in the first film. In particular, James Corden will voice the title character once more, and Rose Byrne and Dominic Gleeson will also return. This instalment will see Peter with his makeshift family, but forced to confront his mischievous behaviour. After being originally postponed, the release of this family favourite will be of interest to all ages, come May 21st.
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
The long-awaited sequel to the 80s classic Top Gun, will be on our screens towards the end of the year. Filming was completed by Summer 2019, but due to post-production details, eand ensuing lockdowns, this action movie will finally hit cinemas. The film sees Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer reprise their 80s roles, in a cast which will also boast Jon Hamm. Tom Cruise’s other new release, Mission Impossible 7, has been moved to 2022, in order to make way for Top Gun: Maverick.
And after repeated setbacks, we take a look at some of the films that have been put on hold
SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW
This new horror film, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson was scheduled to be released in May last year. But it is now confirmed that this spine-chilling new movie will be available from May 21st. Centred around a brash detective and his rookie partner, the pair investigate a set of gruesome murders. And for all the horror fans who can’t get enough, the latest instalment of The Conjuring series, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, will be released just one week later.
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WILL ENGLAND BE EURO STARS? Southgate’s men looking to end 55 years of hurt
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the World Cup. All their Group D games are in London and they would only be required to travel for a quarter-final tie.
t’s coming home … in a manner of speaking. The 16th edition of football’s European Championships, postponed from last year, kicks off on June 11th and, for the first time, games are spread across the continent rather than one host nation, although the business end will be held at Wembley Stadium. Which will be handy for England should they again get to the semi-finals of a competition which is notoriously more difficult to win than its big brother,
It is, without doubt, one of the reasons why Gareth Southgate’s squad will be regarded among the favourites for only the third major tournament held in the birthplace of the game – the others being the World Cup in 1966, which they won, and Euro 96, where they lost on penalties in the semi-finals. But with England, getting out of the group is always something of an achievement, let alone one that is strewn with banana skins.
GROUP A
Friday June 11th Turkey Saturday June 12th Wales Wednesday June 16th Turkey
Italy Baku, 2pm Switzerland Baku, 5pm Wales
Saturday June 12th Denmark Saturday June 12th Belgium
Certainly, the fact they will not have to stray too far from home is a massive plus, but England were extremely underwhelming in their recent World Cup qualifiers. And the fear is the deeper they progress into the tournament, the more leg-weary they will become as the intensity of a punishing domestic season takes its toll. So, it may be worth siding with a squad which does not rely on England-based players. North Macedonia it is then!
Turkey Rome, 5pm Wales
Copenhagen, 5pm Finland St Petersburg, 8pm Russia
Sunday June 13th
Bucharest, 5pm
Austria
North Macedonia
Sunday June 13th Netherlands
Amsterdam, 8pm Ukraine
Finland
Ukraine
North Macedonia
Denmark
Baku, 5pm
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So, will suburban England once again be awash in a sea of St George’s flags and will we all be wearing Gareth Southgate waistcoats come July 11th?
Thursday June 17th
Italy
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As for Wales, their Group A campaign is marginally less daunting, although the games against Italy, Turkey and Switzerland are divided between Baku and Rome.
It may be worth siding with a squad which does not rely on Englandbased players.
Wednesday June 16th St Petersburg, 2pm
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Rome, 8pm
Rome, 8pm
Switzerland
If they win the group, England face the runners-up from Group F – that’s either Germany, France, defending champions Portugal or Hungary. Finish runners-up and its either Spain, Poland, Sweden or Slovakia. Who said there were easy games in international knockout football?
Top the group, though, and the last-16 tie is at Wembley, while it’s a short hop to Amsterdam if they are second.
GROUP B
Wednesday June 16th
Sunday June 20th
They open their campaign on June 13th against Croatia, their conquerors in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, before the showdown with Auld Enemy Scotland on June 18th and the conclusion against the Czech Republic four days later. Southgate will not need reminding you cannot underestimate the Croatians or the Czechs; as for the Scots, what they may lack in technical ability they will make up in heart and workrate, and the England manager will be grateful for a repeat of the win against the Tartan Terrors in the group stages of Euro 96.
Monday June 21st Russia Monday June 21st Finland
Russia Copenhagen, 5pm Belgium Copenhagen, 8pm Denmark St Petersburg, 8pm Belgium
Thursday June 17th Netherlands Monday June 21st North Macedonia Monday June 21st Ukraine
Amsterdam, 8pm Austria Amsterdam, 5pm Netherlands Bucharest, 5pm Austria
GROUP D
GROUP E
Wembley, 2pm
Sunday June 13th England
Monday June 14th
Croatia
Scotland
Slovakia
Spain
Glasgow, 5pm
Sweden
Friday June 18th
Croatia
Czech Republic
Sweden
Friday June 18th
Wembley 8pm
Saturday June 19th
England
Scotland
Tuesday June 22nd
Scotland Wembley, 8pm
Tuesday June 22nd Czech Republic
St Petersburg, 2pm Slovakia Seville, 8pm
Spain
Glasgow, 9pm
Croatia
Seville, 8pm
Monday June 14th
Czech Republic
Friday June 18th
St Petersburg, 5pm
Poland
Glasgow, 2pm
Monday June 14th
GROUP F
Poland
Hungary Tuesday June 15th France Saturday June 19th Hungary Saturday June 19th Portugal
Spain
Saturday June 26th
M 40
Sunday June 27th
M 41
Monday June 28th
M 43
Tuesday June 29th
Runner up
Winner
Group A
Runner up
Group B
Budapest, 5pm
Group C
Runner up
Winner
Amsterdam, 5pm
Third
Group D/E/F
Copenhagen, 5pm
Group D
Runner up
Group E
Glasgow, 8pm
Group E
Third
Group A/B/C/D
M 37
Saturday June 26th
M 39
Sunday June 27th
M 42
Monday June 28th
M 44
Tuesday June 29th
Winner
Wednesday June 23rd Germany
Winner
Winner
Winner
Group A
Group B
Group F
Group D
Friday July 2nd
M 47
Saturday July 3rd
Winner
Winner
St Petersburg, 5pm
Match 41
Winner
Match 42
Baku, 5pm
Match 40
Winner
Match 38
M 46
Friday July 2nd
M 48
Saturday July 3rd
Winner
Winner
Match 39
Match 43
Wembley, 8pm Runner up
Group C
Seville, 8pm Third
Group A/D/E/F
Bucharest, 8pm Third
Group A/B/C
Wembley, 5pm Runner up
Group F
Munich, 8pm Winner
Match 37
Rome, 8pm Winner
Match 44
SEMI-FINALS M 49
Wembley, 8pm
Tuesday July 6th Winner
Match 46
Winner
Match 45
M 50
Wednesday July 7th Winner
Match 48
FINAL M 51
Sunday July 11th Winner
Match 49
Wembley, 8pm Winner
Match 50
Munich, 8pm Hungary
QUARTER-FINALS M 45
Budapest, 8pm France
ROUND OF 16 M 38
Munich, 5pm Germany
Portugal
Slovakia
Budapest, 2pm France
Sweden
Seville, 5pm
Munich, 8pm Germany
Wednesday June 23rd
Poland
Budapest, 5pm Portugal
Wednesday June 23rd St Petersburg, 5pm
Wednesday June 23rd
England
Tuesday June 15th
Wembley, 8pm Winner
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Glendale Gardens, Leigh-on-sea
£340,000
* A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WHICH FEELS LIKE A BUNGALOW* SHARE OF FREEHOLD* TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS* GATED DEVELOPMENT WITH SECURE ENTRY SYSTEM* PRIVATE FRONT DOOR* BALCONY* PARKING* SOUTH BACKING COMMUNAL GARDENS* MODERN BATHROOM AND KITCHEN* DRESSING ROOM AND EN-SUITE TO PRIMARY BEDROOM* 185 YEARS ON LEASE* WEST LEIGH CATCHMENT* VIEWINGS AVAILABLE*
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Kings Road, Westcliff-on-sea
OIEO £400,000
**CURRENT COMPLETE CHAIN ABOVE** * PENTHOUSE APARTMENT WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS* TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS* TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES* SITUATED ON CHALKWELL HALL ESTATE* SHARE OF FREEHOLD* BI-FOLD DOORS TO LARGE BALCONY WITH SEAVIEWS* MODERN THROUGHOUT* WALKING DISTANCE TO CHALKWELL BEACH AND MAINLINE STATION,AND LEIGH BROADWAY* CHALKWELL HALL PRIMARY SCHOOL CATCHMENT*
Chalkwell Park Drive, Leigh-on-sea
£175,000
*RETIREMENT APARTMENT* TOP FLOOR* FULLY FITTED DOUBLE BEDROOM* BALCONY* COMMUNITY ROOM* LARGE LOUNGE* MODERN KITCHEN* LIFT ACCESS* COMMUNAL PARKING AND GARDENS* SHORT WALK TO LEIGH BROADWAY AND MAINLINE STATION* LEASEHOLD PROPERTY*
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Woodfield Road, Leigh-on-sea
Guide price £480,000
*GUIDE PRICE £480,000 - £500,000* *STUNNING* SEAFRONT LOCATION* SPECTACULAR UN-INTERUPTED VIEWS OF THE THAMES ESTUARY FOR MANY MILES* THREE BEDROOMS* TWO SHOWER ROOMS* SITUATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR* GARAGE AND PARKING* SHARED REAR GARDEN AND ROOF TERRACE* LARGE LIVING SPACE* LARGE 20’4 LOUNGE* A SHORT WALK TO CHALKWELL STATION AND LEIGH BROADWAY*
Chalkwell Park Drive
£180,000
* RETIREMENT APARTMENT* TOP FLOOR* TWO BEDROOMS* BALCONY* COMMUNITY ROOM* LARGE LOUNGE* KITCHEN WITH SPACE FOR APPLIANCES* LARGE BATHROOM* LIFT ACCESS* COMMUNAL PARKING AND GARDENS* SHORT WALK TO LEIGH BROADWAY AND MAINLINE STATION* LEASEHOLD PROPERTY* NO ONWARD CHAIN*
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Hayes & Holt Hayes & Holt is Leigh’s new Greengrocers with a difference. Offering all your favourite produce, the family-run business comes with generations of experience in the Spitalfields market trade. With their newly decorated and spacious shop, you can browse delicious fruits and vegetables, which are organic and locally sourced wherever possible, as well as a range of tempting products from local shops, including jams, chutneys, free range eggs and locally produced juices. A touch of colour comes from their popular range of beautiful fresh cut flowers, soon to be complimented by a coffee stand, so you can enjoy a brew whilst browsing the flowers and fresh goods. Hayes & Holt are committed to reducing their use of plastics in the storage and delivery of goods, and also ensure customers safety by placing social distancing marks on the floor and making hand sanitizer available for customers’ use. Look them up on Instagram @Hayes_Holt, or visit the shop Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 to 5.30, or Sunday 10 to 3pm. What’s more, why not treat yourself to one of their home delivered fruit and veg boxes, or a delicious bespoke hamper full of locally-sourced cheese, chutneys and other sundries, making a perfect gift? Call now for further information.
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Mannering Gardens,Westcliff-on-sea
Guide price £700,000
*GUIDE PRICE £700,000 - £725,000* * A STUNNING LUXURY FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME* CONVERTED GARAGE* LARGE KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM* FANTASTIC MIX OF MODERN AND PERIOD FEATURES* APPROX 120ft REAR GARDEN* INDIAN SANDSTONE DRIVEWAY ALLOWING PARKING FOR FOUR + VEHICLES* RENOVATED TO A VERY HIGH STANDARD* PLANNING IN PLACE FOR LOFT CONVERSION* CALL TO ARRANGE A VIEWING*
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Chalkwell Park Drive, Leigh-on-sea
£170,000
*OVER 60s RETIREMENT APARTMENT* TOP FLOOR* FULLY FITTED DOUBLE BEDROOM* BALCONY* COMMUNITY ROOM* LARGE LOUNGE* MODERN KITCHEN WITH INTEGRATED APPLIANCES* LIFT ACCESS* COMMUNAL PARKING AND GARDENS* SHORT WALK TO LEIGH BROADWAY AND MAINLINE STATION* LEASEHOLD PROPERTY*
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Chadwick Road, Westcliff-on-sea
£220,000
* PERFECT FOR A BUY TO LET INVESTOR OR FIRST TIME BUYER AS VACANT POSSESSION CAN BE GRANTED* GROUND FLOOR TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT* WEST BACKING COMMUNAL GARDEN* OFF STREET PARKING* LARGE LOUNGE/DINER* COSE PROXIMITY TO TRAIN STATION*
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Royal Mews, Southend-on-sea
OIEO £220,000
* VIRTUAL TOUR* NEAR BY PARKING SPACE INCLUDED FOR SMALL £150 QUARTELY CHARGE* ‘THAT LONDON FEEL’* LUXURY THIRD FLOOR TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM APARTMENT* LONG LEASE* OPEN PLAN LIVING* EN-SUITE TO MAIN BEDROOM* EXTREMELY CLOSE TO SEAFRONT* WALKING DISTANCE TO TWO MAINLINE STATIONS* CONSERVATION AREA* VIEWS OVER SOUTHEND HIGH STREET*
Alexandra Street
£145,000
* ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM* FIRST FLOOR* FULLY REFURBISHED* MODERN LIVING THROUGHOUT* FITTED KITCHEN WITH INTEGRATED APPLIANCES* NO ONWARD CHAIN* 125 YEAR LEASE* TOWN CENTRE LOCATION* WALKING DISTANCE TO MAINLINE STATION* CURRENTLY BEING RENTED FOR £650 PCM
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Zac Turner
Stewart Boggis
Having started the business back in 2004, Zac has grown the business steadily over 16 years to incorporate all manner of property related services including sales, lettings, management, block management and project management and strives on aiming for consistent great and honest service throughout the company’s business, as well as Turner Sales & lettings being a fully regulated company. Zac heads up the main sales progression within the company so you can rest assured vendors and buyers are being looked after at all times.
Stewart has been working in the property industry since 2012. He is enthusiastic and a dedicated member of the team and has been with Turners since March 2018. He has brought a wealth of knowledge with him and believes that success is built upon honesty, trust and hard work for Vendors and Buyers alike. He is on hand to answer any questions and help with the sale of Vendors properties and is part of the front line in the Sales department, valuing, taking on properties, selling and helping with sales progression.
Darren Rasbarry
Joe East
Darren joined Turner’s in July 2018 as Property Consultant, having moved away from corporate estate agency. Darren prides himself on doing his best for vendors and in negotiations and loves to help applicants in their search to find their perfect property.
Joe recently joined the Turners team having successfully worked in estate agency in Leigh-On-Sea previously. He enjoys all aspects of being an estate agent and his role includes valuations, property take on’s and selling properties making sure that no detail is missed throughout the process. He certainly knows his way around a camera which is a very useful talent in this industry. Joe is very good at listening to people’s needs which is why he can pick suitable buyers out for our Vendors properties, making selling much easier!
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Nick Munro
Hannah Bareham
Having joined Turner Sales & Lettings in November 2006 as a trainee negotiator, Nick has worked his way up through the company, starting in residential sales then moving into and helping establish the lettings side back in early 2007. Starting with just one managed property, he’s grown the business to 100’s over the past 14 years. Nick is a fully qualified and licensed ARLA and APIP agent who is also involved in the Southend-On-Sea landlord group SEAL striving for better quality homes and landlords throughout the borough.
Having started back in early 2016 as a junior property manager Hannah has grown her role into being Turners senior property manager and is a fully qualified and licensed agent at Turners and a key member of staff.
Melissa Osboune
Michelle Cox
Melissa joined the team in June 2018 as a Property Manager, Melissa is now a valued member of the property management team and heads up the maintenance department on a day to day basis and is currently working towards gaining her full qualification status.
Having recently joined the team at Turners as a Property Administrator, Michelle takes on a multitude of tasks including lettings leads, viewings, tenancy renewals and assists the lettings team in all manner of day to day tasks.
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We wanted to feel confident in their handling of our property and we found that in Turners Sales and Lettings. Fiona Begley - Landlord
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They were so good previously that there was no need to go to anyone else. I would recommended Turners Estate Agents as they were so effectient, far better than any other agent that I have ever used.
Terry Stubbs - Seller
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I’d recommend Turners to anybody that I know that is buying or letting a property, the service that I got from Turners is great, I can’t fault them in anyway.
Rob Wheeler - Buyer & Seller
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We chose Turners as our estate agent, because they were very competitive, price wise, they didn’t give us any flannel at all, they were very realistic in how they priced our house.
Ann Stubbs - Seller
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