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Welcome to the fifth edition of the Herne Bay community ad Magazine- your guide to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in your local area and also full of useful contacts and business numbers for all your local trades people. In this edition of the Herne Bay community ad magazine we have articles from Herne Bay Coastal Community, Herne Bay pier, Kent Enterprise Trust, Herne Bay Boccia and much more. We are always interested in local stories, groups, clubs, classes, charities and events so if you have any information you would like to send through please email info@communityad.co.uk or call 01843 200016 and you could be in our next edition. We are also running a photography competition where the entrants will receive a 10% discount off a day photography course with Images of Canterbury and the winner will receive a free one-day course. The lucky winner will also have their image used on the front cover image of the next Herne Bay Community Ad magazine with full accreditation.

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Next phase of Herne Bay work underway Major city council improvements to the centre of Herne Bay are continuing with the start of work on a new town square at Wimereux Gardens. The creation of the new multi-purpose and flexible space will allow for a wide range of events such as themed markets, vintage car rallies and outdoor performances of theatre and music. It follows the recent resurfacing and relining of William Street car park with new pedestrian paths connecting to the town centre and improved lighting and drainage. The project, which will last around six to seven months, will also include enhancements to Beach Street and Lower William Street, both of which will be repaired and have new decorative surfacing, and work at the junction of Park Avenue, King’s Road and Dering Road to

improve safety and provide a better pedestrian route to the Memorial Park and railway station. The council’s Transport and Environment Manager, Richard Moore, said: “We’re pleased to be moving on to the next phase of this project – the creation of the new town square. This is something there has been a lot of support for in Herne Bay, and we hope it will provide a focal point for the community to come together and enjoy events and activities.” The contract has been awarded to Amey Construction and funding is coming primarily from the developers of the Altira business park.

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Herne Bay Coastal Community goes from strength to strength over 20 local people in Herne Bay applied to become trustees of the Herne Bay coastal community to have a say in radical plans for how they intend to drive growth, jobs and prosperity. they, as HBcc, are now part of over 100 coastal communities across the country taking control of their futures. The plans lay out practical steps including regeneration, development, local business growth and entrepreneurialism leading to sustainable jobs creation which will help make Herne Bay a destination to live and work in for years to come. More than 11 million people live in coastal communities, from major cities to seaside villages. The tourism industry alone accounts for the employment of 250,000 people across 150 seaside resorts, and contributes £4 billion to the UK economy. The Government is supporting ‘local coastal community teams’ to help revive towns and deliver their plans for future economic growth with an initial £10,000 to kick-start work and providing expert guidance to help shape their own towns’ future prosperity. Josh Brown, Vice-Chair of the Herne Bay Coastal Community Team said “We were delighted to receive so many expressions of interest to represent the many community, business and charity groups in CT6. With such a broad representation of people who love Herne Bay and are passionate about its future, we look forward to continue working with those who live and work here to discover, discuss and agree regeneration projects, apply for funding and see through change leading to a more prosperous, safe and vibrant place to live, work, and visit.” 6 HBCM05 Magazine A/W.indd 6-7

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Further information 118 Coastal Community Teams were created last year and given a share of £1.18m to help drive forward coastal areas growth. The local economic plans submitted to Government by the teams cover areas including housing, business opportunities, jobs and skills, health and civic pride. Coastal Community Teams are just one of a number of initiatives launched by the government to boost the Great British Coast. The £120 million Coastal Communities Fund, established in 2012, has money going to projects in every region and country of the United Kingdom. So far it has created nearly 14,000 new jobs and over 10,000 training places. In addition 77 projects ranging from theatres to piers and lidos to lighthouses, received an addition share of £3 million in December to help restore them to their former glory. Due to the exceptional quality of the bids received, another £1 million coastal revival funding will be available in 2016 to 2017 for projects that narrowly missed out being selected. Further details will be announced in due course. For further information contact on Herne Bay contact Pauline Smith on 01227 844512 or email info@hernebaycoastalcommunityteam.org Magazine when responding to advertisements

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Free parking in the coastal towns Motorists in Herne Bay and Whitstable can take advantage of free parking. At William Street car park in Herne Bay, the first two hours of parking each day are now free during the charging period of 8.30am to 8pm. For example: • If you arrive at 10am and leave at 1pm, you will only have to pay for one hour of parking • If you arrive before 8.30am you can stay until 10.30am without charge • If you arrive at 6pm your parking is free until 10.30am the next morning The free parking is being paid for from developer contributions from the Altira development in Beltinge. The city council’s project to resurface and reline William Street car park, provide a new pedestrian walkway and improve the lighting

and drainage is making good progress and should be finished by the middle of April. Meanwhile in Whitstable, parking is now free of charge until 10am every day in Gladstone Road, Gorrell Tank, Keam’s Yard, Middle Wall, Shaftesbury Road and Victoria Street car parks. This provides 90 minutes of free parking each day compared to before, when charging used to start at 8.30am. Canterbury City Council’s Transport and Environment Manager, Richard Moore, said: “We’re sure people will welcome the opportunity to visit the town centres and do some shopping without needing to pay for their parking.” Information is taken from www.canterbury.gov. uk for more information about this or any other local issues please visit the website.

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Herne Bay Pier it seems that whenever visitors arrive on Herne Bay Pier, something new has been happening since their last visit. the Pier trust is always adding more and more activities and attractions to the pier, determined to bring this much loved local asset back to life again. in fact, Herne Bay Pier has become quite a talking point amongst other pier groups. Most significant was a visit here by Mr Simon Opie who has been one of the team spearheading the Hastings Pier rebuild. Last month we saw on the local news that Hastings Pier now has a galloper carousel like ours and they have not only built retail huts similar to ours, they even commissioned the Herne Bay Pier builder, Quinney, to construct them. During the Easter holiday, a stunning traditional galloper carousel arrived on our pier – a real piece of seaside heritage, providing fun and activities so that all members of the family can

The canopy and seating area built this time last year won on ITV Peoples’ Millions Lottery Funding now provide shelter from the elements for diners enjoying the wide range of hot and cold food and refreshments now on offer in the huts. It has always been the Trust’s commitment to offer start-up businesses a chance to try out their ideas in the low rental outlets on the pier and several former traders moved into larger shops as their businesses grew. This has been an exciting project and there are now 31 businesses running on the pier.

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Looking into the near future, we received more good news four weeks ago. Last winter, the Trust put in a bid for the government’s Coastal Revival Fund and we were delighted to hear this spring that we had been awarded £48,500 to put our designs and plans for a professional and attractive stage on the pier into practice. In order to complete the list of essential ingredients which contribute to and traditional vibrant pier, the Trust wanted to Magazine when responding to advertisements

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We plan to have the shell-shaped stage with its retractable roof built for summer of 2017 and we shall be welcoming all enquiries from local musicians, dance, theatre, schools and performance groups who would like to contact us with a view to using the stage next year. It will be a mixture of community and commercial entertainment aimed at a wide range of audiences – lots of entertainment and something there to appeal to everyone. The town’s pier is now beginning to win accolades on Trip Advisor, the press and most importantly from the local residents. One current example is a two page spread in Prima magazine this month (June 2016). All the trustees and volunteers put their work and time in for free so every bit of support and approval the pier receives makes their efforts worthwhile. If you would like to join our band of volunteers you will be made most welcome.

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Kent Enterprise Trust receives office furniture donation for its new business start-up and co-working enterprise hub

local charity Kent Enterprise trust has received a large donation of office furniture from Workspace london for its new business start-up and collaborative working enterprise hub in Herne Bay. Surplus furniture will also be available for donations to the charity to help local start-ups and small businesses. Local charity Kent Enterprise Trust has received a large donation of office furniture from Workspace London for its new business startup and collaborative working enterprise hub in Herne Bay. Surplus furniture will also be available for donations to the charity to help local start-ups and small businesses. The new space has affordable professional office space for over 20 businesses with regular networking events, onsite training and business start-up mentoring from organisations such as Graeme Ward Associates

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Steve Ward, Trustee and Business Mentor, said “Kent Enterprise House is an excellent new facility for people wanting to get ahead in their lives, providing access to good quality office space, training and experience by working alongside successful established businesses.”

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if you’d like to be snap happy but your smile fades when you see some of your pictures, book yourself on to an images of canterbury photography course. these one-day courses will teach you how to get the most out of your camera and creatively capture the incredible sights to be found in canterbury, the surrounding countryside and coastal towns. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or a budding David Baileys, there’s a course for you, and the best thing is there’s not a complicated manual in sight. Instead, you have a friendly and inspirational guide to take you through composition, shooting techniques, lighting, and yes, when you’ve finished you’ll even understand what all those settings and numbers mean. But don’t worry, it’s not all technical: your eyes are just as important when it comes to capturing the perfect image. As well as a tour of Canterbury’s most picturesque places, there are other courses that include photographing those fabulous Whitstable sunsets, the ancient Towers at Reculver and even ones that give you the chance to snap some of Kent’s native wildlife. Courses are designed as either standalone days or to link together for a fully rounded photography programme. There is always ample opportunity to give individual assistance, discuss your work and review the photographs you have Please mention

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Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club have preparations well under way for this year’s Regatta on August 6th and 7th; two days packed with fun, the live music of various bands, and a magnificent array of stalls and sideshows along Tankerton Slopes, plus all the fun of the fair brought by Traditional Fairground Amusements. Free entertainment for the children will include Uncle Myles’ Punch and Judy and Magic Shows. The EKHO re-enactment group will be back, the Dog Show and the Flypast by the Historic Spitfire plus an aerial display by Trig aerobatics.

At sea, Whitstable Yacht Club will be organising the sailing events and the local Lifeboat Service will demonstrate their skills at a seaborne rescue. There is also the return of the popular “Greasy Pole” contest.

Mike Shaw of Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club, said, ‘Each year people come out and support us, and we are very grateful to them. Although it involves a great deal of work behind the scenes, it also means that we can raise funds for the disadvantaged, whilst providing two days of fun for local people and visitors to Whitstable.

Classic Car Show The popular Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday, 21st August, on the slopes at Tankerton, Whitstable. Last year there were more than seven hundred vehicles on the beautiful greens overlooking the sea. There will also be live music, a retro market, Punch and Judy, a children’s fairground and refreshments. The entertainment starts around 10.30am. For more information about both events, call Mike Shaw, 01227 274313 or see the Lion’s website, www.whitstablelionsclub.org.uk

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Herne Bay family can rely on Demelza a family from Herne Bay has spoken about the essential support they receive from Demelza Hospice care for children.

Hallie did get the life-saving treatment she needed – a bone marrow transplant that means her bones are now healthy, although they will always be fragile. But her sight cannot be restored, she remains at risk of recurrent infections which frequently land her in hospital, and neurological problems may lie ahead. So the respite care Hallie receives at Demelza Kent in Sittingbourne is a huge boost to the family, including her big brother Logan, aged eight. “Hallie loves it there and it is time for us to spend with Logan,” said Megan. “Usually when he sees me packing a bag it’s because Hallie is going into hospital and he has to go and stay with his grandparents, so it makes a big difference to him. 18 HBCM05 Magazine A/W.indd 18-19

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Kent Association for the Blind are you friendly, reliable and looking for flexible and rewarding volunteering opportunities in the canterbury, thanet, or Deal and Dover areas? The Kent Association for the Blind supports sight impaired people to live independent lives. We are currently seeking volunteers to help us with a range of activities from befriending to fundraising, and driving and escorting to delivering equipment. Last year our volunteers gave 38,000 hours of their time to help people with sight impairments stay mobile and independent, and we really need your help to assist as many service users as possible. We are urgently seeking volunteer befrienders in the Thanet area to visit sight impaired people in their own homes for a cup of tea and a chat. They may also accompany people on outings, visits to friends or attend appointments. A few of our volunteer visitors are asked to help with reading personal correspondence and help with light paperwork. It is a very rewarding role, and a fantastic opportunity to make new friends. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), Volunteer Training and on-going support will be provided by the organisation for these roles. While owning a car is an advantage, opportunities are available throughout East Kent, with many locations being near or on a local bus or train route. Furthermore, we will reimburse you for your travel expenses/mileage at 40p per mile. Please contact East Kent Volunteer Coordinator Chenice Clarke on 01227 763366 or via email at chenice.clarke@kab.org.uk for an application form or more information.

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Boccia (pronounced Bot-cha) is a Paralympic sport for athletes with disabilities that impact on motor skills. Boccia is a target ball sport and is in the same family as the French game of Boules/Petanque, or the British gameof Indoor Bowls and became a Paralympic event in 1984. The game is played sitting down, and the balls may be rolled, thrown or pushed with the foot. If a player’s disability is more severe an assistive ramp may be used.This means the game is ideal for wheelchair users, walking aid users etc. How to play Boccia Boccia can be played in teams of six, in pairs or singles. The game consists of six red balls, six blue balls and one white ball (the ‘jack’). The white jack ball is thrown first, followed by a coloured ball trying to get it as close to the white ball as possible. The opposition then throws their coloured ball, trying to get even closer to the white ball. Play continues until all the balls have been thrown. The winner/colour is whoever has the most balls closest to the white ball.

Boccia is a game for everyone, adult or junior, male or female and is a very pleasant social afternoon. Perhaps you think that playing a sport is not possible for you – I used to think like that too. When watching the London Paralympics I saw Boccia being played, I said to my husband “I could play that”. I was right too! Now we have Boccia in Herne Bay. I play every week, I love the sport and also the social aspect of playing Boccia too. Why not come along and give it a go – we never know what we can do until we give things a try”. Sheila appleton For more information please contact Sheila or Derek on 01227 375070 or 07880 594132 or sheilaetderek@gmail.com

Where can i play Boccia? Herne Bay Boccia play every Friday afternoon from 1-3pm and 3.30-5.30pm. We play at: St. Mary’s Retreat Hall (next to the Catholic Church) Clarence Road, Herne Bay CT6 8TH Your first visit is free, then it is £3 per session (incl. Refreshments). Membership £10pa.

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Cyclists can complete the challenge safe in the knowledge that help is always at hand from support and recovery vehicles, mobile mechanics, and first aid, all of whom will be patrolling the ride throughout the day. Panoramic views over Canterbury Cathedral await all finishers, as well as a medal of achievement, plus an exclusive rider goody bag. Cyclists are then invited to enjoy a complimentary sports massage, and can look forward to a BBQ, music, and stands & stalls, as well as complimentary bike cleaning provided by our friends at Bike Tart. Friends and family are encouraged to cheer their cycling stars through the finish line, where there’ll be activities for the kids including a bouncy castle and face painting! Two coaches will be available to transport cyclists and their bikes; one from Canterbury to the start line in Greenwich Park on the morning of the event, and the other taking riders back from Canterbury to Greenwich Park at the end of the day. Places on both of our coaches are available to book via our website or over the phone. Feedback from our 2015 riders: “One of my favourite sportives” “Would do it again tomorrow!” “Already signed up and looking forward to next year” “Having done the ride five times before, I think that speaks for itself. I’ll be back next year” Cyclists will be provided with route maps, training plans (if required), a Children’s Trust fundraising pack, and GPX and TCX files will also be available on signing up. Single and discounted team entries available & riders are asked to raise a minimum of just £1 per mile cycled to help children with brain injury. To secure your place in our London to Canterbury Cycle Challenge 2016, simply visit The Children’s Trust website at www. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/ltc or give us a call on 01737 364323. Enquiries can also be sent to ltoc@thechildrenstrust.org.uk. Magazine when responding to advertisements

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Sun Safety Q Find out how to protect your skin in the sun

Skin should be protected from strong sunlight by covering up with suitable clothing, seeking shade and applying sunscreen. How long can I stay in the sun?

Sunscreen is not an alternative to covering up with suitable clothing and seeking shade, but it does offer additional protection if applied correctly. When buying sunscreen, make sure it’s suitable for your skin type and blocks both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. The sunscreen label should have: • the letters “UVA” in a circle logo and at least 4-star UVA protection • at least SPF15 sunscreen to protect against UVB Make sure the product is not past its expiry date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years. Tips on applying sunscreen: • To be most effective, sunscreen should be applied liberally. The amount of sunscreen needed for the body of an average adult to achieve the stated SPF is around 35ml or 6 to 8 teaspoons of lotion. • If sunscreen is applied too thinly, it provides less protection. • If you’re worried you might not be applying enough SPF15, you could use a stronger SPF30 sunscreen. What are the SPF and star rating?

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Get them to rest in a cool place – ideally a room with air conditioning. Give them plenty of water. Avoid alcohol or caffeine, as this can increase dehydration. Cool their skin with cold water. Use a shower or cold bath to cool them down or, if this is not possible, wet flannels and face cloths in water and apply to their skin. Loosen any unnecessary clothing and make sure that the person gets plenty of ventilation. Monitor their condition closely. Should I cover up my mole when I’m in the sun?

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Kent Wildlife Trust Events Tues 2nd & Thurs 18th August | 10-11am Family Pond Dipping Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Maidstone

How many creatures and critters can you catch and identify from the pond at Tyland Barn? Join us for a great family event - a one hour pond dipping session to catch and identify a variety of pond life. Then get up close and view them through a microscope and identify what you have found (every participant will get a spotter sheet to take home). £15 per group.

Each group ticket is for up to 5 people (max 2 adults and min 1 adult per group). Booking essential. For further information or to book online go to kentwildlifetrust. org.uk or call 01622 662012 (Mon-Fri). Saturday 16th July | 10am Guided Walk - a Reserve Coming to Life! Nashenden Down A stroll around this Kent Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Rochester to enjoy the spectacular grassland landscape and displays of flora and fauna at this former arable site. Led by reserve warden, Alison Ruyter. Meet at parking area in Nashenden Farm Lane ME1 3TQ. OS map ref: TQ 730657. Some steep and uneven terrain. Free entry. Call 01622 662012 for details. Tuesday 26th July | 11am - 3.30pm Marvellous Marine Day – family event Reculver Country Park Join in a day of marine activities, things to make and seaweed pressing, Rock pooling at 11.30am, with Julie Thomsett and Fiona White, Kent Wildlife Trust. For rock pooling, wellies or sturdy footwear (you may get wet), uneven slope to shore, shingle, slippery rocks. Beach not suitable for wheelchairs. Meet: Reculver Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, Nr Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6SS. Tel: 01227 740676. Free entry. Donations gratefully received. Dogs on leads. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Wednesday 27th July | 11am - 3pm Marvellous Marine Day – family event Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Maidstone Join in a day of marine activities, things to make and seaweed pressing, with Julie Thomsett and Fiona White, Kent Wildlife Trust. Meet: Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 3BD. Tel: 01622 662012. Free entry. Donations gratefully received. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for wheelchairs Thursday 28th July | 1pm Rocking Rockpooling – family event Reculver Country Park Explore the rocky shore, hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. Wellies or sturdy footwear (you may get wet), uneven slope to shore, shingle, slippery rocks. Led by Julie Thomsett, Kent Wildlife Trust. Meet: Reculver Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, Nr Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6SS. Free entry. Donations gratefully received. Dogs on leads. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. For any other information, please contact the Visitor Centre 01227 740676. Thursday 11th August | Two sessions 10am - 1pm and 1.30 - 4.30pm Family Bushcraft Taster Session Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Maidstone If you are looking for something different to do during the school holidays why not join us for an exciting and challenging experience at our family bushcraft taster session in collaboration with Jack Raven Bushcraft? Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We suggest an adult brings a maximum of two children. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. £15 per person. Booking essential. For further information or to book online go to kentwildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01622 662012 (Mon-Fri).

Saturday 13th August | 10am Moths and Butterflies of Chalk Grassland Queendown Warren Explore this stunning Kent Wildlife Trust nature reserve and learn about these amazing creatures. Led by reserve warden, Alison Ruyter. Meet in car park in Warren Lane ME9 7XH. OS map ref: TQ 827629. Some steep and uneven terrain. Free entry. Call 01622 662012 for details. Wednesday 24th August | 11.30am Rocking Rockpooling – family event Reculver Country Park Explore the rocky shore, hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. Wellies or sturdy footwear (you may get wet), uneven slope to shore, shingle, slippery rocks. Led by Julie Thomsett, Kent Wildlife Trust. Meet: Reculver Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, Nr Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6SS. Free entry. Donations gratefully received. Dogs on leads. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. For any other information, please contact the Visitor Centre 01227 740676. Thursday 25th August | Two sessions 10am - 1pm and 1.30 - 4.30pm Family Bushcraft Taster Session Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Maidstone If you are looking for something different to do during the school holidays why not join us for an exciting and challenging experience at our family bushcraft taster session in collaboration with Jack Raven Bushcraft? Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We suggest an adult brings a maximum of two children. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. £15 per person. Booking essential. For further information or to book online go to kentwildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01622 662012 (Mon-Fri).

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Homeowners in the UK are the most active renovators across Europe Global report proves home improvements are popular in the UK with three quarters of homeowners undergoing renovations

Three quarters of UK homeowners1 renovated their homes in 2014 and/or were planning projects in 2015, proving more active than other European countries, including France, Italy and Germany,2 according to the inaugural Houzz & Home survey for the UK market from Houzz, the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design. The survey, which had more than 9,500 respondents in the UK and more than 260,000 respondents globally, revealed that nearly half of homeowners on Houzz. co.uk who renovated in 2014 embarked on a project to customise a recently purchased home, and more than one-third renovated because they finally had the financial means. The survey also highlighted that Brits are the most active decorators globally; 87% decorated their homes last year and/or are planning projects this year.3 Discretionary, or non-essential, projects are driving the majority of improvement projects in UK homes, with a quarter (24%) of decorating homeowners, and 14% of renovating homeowners updating all interior spaces. Living rooms and kitchens are the most popular interior renovation projects, with over a quarter of renovating homeowners in the UK tackling these rooms in 2014 (29 and 27 percent, respectively). The most popular home system upgrade was heating (45%), with cooling being the least prioritised (1%). While living rooms are the most popular space to improve, kitchens command the greatest spend. Homeowners spent an average of £18,300 on major renovations of kitchens over 150 square feet4, and £9,400 for major renovations of kitchens less than

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150 square feet. Furthermore, over one in ten renovating homeowners invested in a kitchen extension (12%). Brits were twice as likely to build an addition to their homes as those living in the US (23 percent versus 11 percent).

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“In the UK, renovating homeowners on Houzz are actively investing in their homes in a variety of ways,” said Nino Sitchinava, principal economist at Houzz. “The top goals of their renovations are to address their own design and functional needs, over and above any financial considerations, such as increasing the resale value or minimising renovation costs. The prevalence of nonessential projects such as kitchen and living room renovations is a direct outcome of these

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priorities. It is not surprising then that many homeowners who have been in their home for a while delay renovations until they have the financial means or time to do them.” When it comes to realising their home improvements, UK homeowners prefer to hire professionals; 90% of Houzz respondents hired a professional for their renovation project in 2014. Reviews or recommendations are the most important factor when choosing a service provider (86%) followed by experience with projects of similar scope (48%) and good communication/organisation skills (46%). Homeowners admitted that finding the right service providers was the toughest challenge in their home improvement projects (42%).

Other key findings among UK homeowners on Houzz who renovated in 2014 • Smart Technology: 19% of homeowners rate smart home technology as a very-toextremely important, however, 33% rate it as not important at all. Nevertheless, a quarter installed home automation systems as part of a renovation in 2014.

• Financing: While the majority of UK homeowners save or use personal finances to pay for home improvements (93%), over one in ten (13%) charge expenses to a credit card. Almost a third (32%) admitted it was a challenge to stay on budget.

• Green Homes: Homeowners in the UK are more divided on the importance of integrating green and sustainable materials into their homes than those in other countries. While a quarter rate this consideration as veryto-extremely important in recent renovations, a fifth rate it as entirely unimportant (compared to Germany, where 47% rate it as very-to-extremely important, and 15% rate it as entirely unimportant).

• Safe House: 11% of UK homeowners are choosing to update security measures, such as cameras, sensors and intercoms. • Outdoor Living: Renovating homeowners focus on indoor renovations to a similar extent across all regions. In contrast, the focus on outdoor renovations varies widely by region. Homeowners in Wales are most active (66%), while those in Greater London are the least active (45%).

Read the report here: http://info.houzz.com/rs/804-JLJ-529/images/Houzz%26Home%20-%20UK%20.pdf The Houzz & Home Survey was sent to registered users of Houzz and fielded in February-April 2015. The content of the survey was adapted for the UK market. The Farnsworth Group, an independent market research firm, conducted the survey. The data within this release relies on responses of UK homeowners on Houzz (n=8,000).

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Frequency of 2014 and 2015 renovating activities among European homeowners. UK: 75%, Ireland: 68%, France: 64%; Spain: 62%; Germany: 57%, Italy: 53%

Frequency of 2014 and 2015 decorating activities among homeowners globally. UK: 87%, Spain: 82%; Ireland: 80%, France: 80%;

Germany: 78%; Canada: 78%; New Zealand: 76%, Australia: 76%, Italy: 74% A major renovation at minimum replaces all cabinetry and appliances. Additions are not included in these numbers. Numbers include both DIY projects and those which used design or construction professionals

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