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Taking a look at this beautiful port town - one of the most desirable places to live in the UK FASHION AND BEAUTY Behind the scenes of the Royal Opera House
TRAVEL Visiting the beautiful medieval city of Bologna
MOTORING Test driving the latest Lotus and Ferrari
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life SPOTLIGHT ON FALMOUTH
Taking a look at this beautiful port town - one of the most desirable places to live in the UK FASHION AND BEAUTY Behind the scenes of the Royal Opera House
TRAVEL Visiting the beautiful medieval city of Bologna
MOTORING Test driving the latest Lotus and Ferrari.
34 PAGES OF PROPERTY
A selection of some of the finest properties currently available in your area from Lewis Haughton Wills
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Contents 6 Property
Property section A selection of some of the finest properties currently available in your area from Lewis Haughton Wills.
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Spotlight on Falmouth Why is this beautiful port town one of the most desirable places to live in the UK?
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22 Fashion and Beauty
From stitch to stage Gemma Rose goes behind the scenes of the Royal Opera House to discover the magic of costume making.
36 Events
Retracing royalty Colm O’Rourke takes a look at The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Rediscovered exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Bravissimo Bologna Claire Durkin visits an often overlooked beauty spot in the north of Italy - the medieval city of Bologna.
62 Home and Garden
Ready, steady, grow! Antony Sore looks ahead to the UK’s ultimate grow your own event, coming to Alexandra Palace in March 2015.
78 Food and Drink
An incredible spice man Cyrus Todiwala is one of the most influential figures on the London culinary scene; Colm O’Rourke finds out why.
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Philip Saville: directing diversity Andy Chapman talks to writer and director Philip Saville about his works and life over the last 50 years.
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So you think you can drive! Kevin Haggarthy test drives the new Lotus and Ferrari models; and takes a look at the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.
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Feock
Occupying an unrivalled secluded location within Feock, and with 6 acres of land, is this superb iconic
Guide Price ÂŁ1,750,000
and spacious modern family home. Constructed to a standard almost unparalleled in the area, the
new build property, which features a synthesis of stunning period features combined with an incredible accommodation features five bedrooms over two floors, and five en-suites.
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Falmouth
One of Falmouth’s most highly regarded and award winning, 4 star Bed and Breakfasts set in a stunning
Guide Price £875,000
Immaculately presented, character accommodation providing 12 guest rooms with en suite facilities,
location with the blue flag Gyllyngvase beach and seafront located literally at the end of the road. together with beautifully appointed four bedroom owner’s accommodation.
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Feock
Occupying a superb location within the ever popular village of Feock, is this five bedroom contemporary
Guide Price ÂŁ650,000
views, together with the additional benefit of a level paddock, all amounting to approximately 3.5 acres.
home, which enjoys traditional slate hung and stone elevations. Delightful mature gardens, coastal and rural
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Feock
Occupying a superb, elevated setting enjoying incredible south westerly views over Restronguet Creek,
Guide Price OIEO ÂŁ675,000
plus detached double garage and huge studio room over. The village itself is centred upon a stunning
a large detached four or five bedroomed modern house with well presented versatile accommodation churchyard lying at its epicentre, with a myriad of charming period cottages surrounding it.
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Situated on one of Truro’s most sought after listed terraces, is this recently refurbished townhouse
Guide Price ÂŁ650,000
dressing room, contemporary shower room, family bathroom, attic/bedroom four and cellar. Superbly
benefitting from generous reception rooms, re-modelled kitchen breakfast room, three bedrooms, presented gardens, gas central heating and parking.
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Spotlight on Falmouth:
A short history Recognised as one of the country’s most beautiful places to live, we delve into the past to see why this famous port town is so important.
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s early as 1540, King Henry VIII recognised the vital geographical importance of Falmouth when he ordered Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle to be built to protect The Carrick Roads and estuary. Sir John Killigrew created the town of Falmouth circa 1613, and it received a charter from Charles II in 1661. In 1688, Falmouth was made the Royal Mail Packet Station, while the news of Britain’s victory (and Admiral Nelson’s death) at Trafalgar was landed here in 1805 at the steps of Fish Strand Quay from the schooner HMS Pickle, and taken to London by stagecoach. The development of Falmouth Docks began in 1858, with the first ship entering in 1861. The railway reached the town soon after in 1863. This brought prosperity and also tourism to the town, and perhaps surprisingly, Falmouth boasts three railway stations: Falmouth Docks, Falmouth Town and Penmere. Falmouth was the launching point for “Operation Charlot” in WWII, the famous Commando raid on the heavily defended docks of St Nazaire in France. This led directly to the sinking of the Bismarck by depriving her of a repair port. More recently, the 15 week Golden Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II came
to Falmouth on 1st May 2002, when Her Majesty launched the brand new Falmouth lifeboat, the RNLI Richard Cox Scott, on the National Maritime Museum pontoons. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall was formerly opened on 14th March 2003 by the Duke of York, HRH Prince Andrew. Falmouth now has its own university, the Falmouth University; with two campuses located at Woodlane and Tremough offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mainly in the fields of Art, Design and Media. Many notable sailing achievements have taken place in Falmouth waters, with perhaps the most well-known being Robin Knox-Johnston, who became the first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the world in 1969, and Ellen Macarthur’s who did it in 2007, becoming the fastest person in the process to do so. Falmouth is now widely recognised as a wonderful place to live and was recently crowned the fourth best place to live in Britain by the Sunday Times. It is also the world’s third largest deep water harbour and is the county’s first and last port.
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Spotlight on Falmouth:
Events 2015 Spring Festival 12-29th March 2015 A festival celebrating Falmouth’s open spaces, coastline and gardens. It will include “paint the town yellow” with thousands of daffodils donated by schools and local businesses. There is also a two day folk and cider fayre, and a half marathon. Great food, drink and music!
International Sea Shanty Festival 12-14th June 2015 Featuring the biggest Maritime music concert in Europe. Over 40 shanty groups will sing throughout the town in 20 venues – including Fisherman’s Friends, and Rum and Shrub. www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk
J Class Regatta 23-27th June 2015 A five day event featuring these iconic single mast yachts, originally built to race in The Americas Cup. Often described as the most beautiful yachts afloat, they range from 119 ft to 135 ft.
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Falmouth Week 7-16th August 2015 The largest sailing regatta in the South West area. 200 yachts racing over eight days – keel boats, traditional gaffers and working boats, dinghies and classic yachts provide an amazing spectacle in the harbour and bay. On shore, themed music nights, Red Arrows, Animal Bike Tour, Dragon boat racing, dance, theatre and street music, all combine to create a lively festival. www.falmouthweek.co.uk
Splash Creative 19-27th September 2015 “A riot of sight, sound and colour to celebrate Falmouth’s creative spirit.” Street art, theatre, contemporary dance and music.
Falmouth Oyster Festival 15-18th October 2015 To celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season. Cooking master classes, book signings, oysters, seafood, wine and local ale, as well as a town parade, face painting and sea shanty signing.
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Spotlight on Falmouth:
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t is likely you’ll notice during the holidays in Falmouth, six-oared rowing boats either racing or practising. Built of Cornish narrow leaf elm, 32ft long with a beam of 4ft 10 inches, Cornish Pilot Gig boats, to give them their full name, are now used for racing, but their original use was pilot vessels. Back in the 19th century, on first sighting or knowledge of a large ship attempting to make its way up to one of the major British ports of Bristol, Manchester or Southampton, crews would race in an effort to be the first gig to get their pilot on board to enable safe passage and receive payment. Gigs are also recognised as one of the first shore-based lifeboats that went to vessels in distress, with recorded rescues going back as far as the late 17th century. Nowadays, boat racing is growing in popularity with over 100 clubs, the majority being in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. However, clubs exist in Devon, Dorset, Wales, London, and overseas in France, the Netherlands,The Faroe Islands, Australia and the USA.
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Spotlight on Falmouth:
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he Falmouth working boat goes hand in hand with the oyster fishing industry that has taken place in and around the River Fal for hundreds of years. Native oysters grow freely in the shallow waters of the upper reaches of the Carrick Roads, from which they must be dredged under sail or oar between 1st Nov and 31st March. The restriction on dredging techniques has had the effect of helping to preserve the fishery. Local fishermen have dredged for oysters using any craft suitable, and they believe the ideal dimensions to be 24ft, with a draft of no more than 4ft 6ins. You will see a very diverse working fleet, but all are of the traditional gaff cutter design. In the summer months, you may be lucky enough to witness the working boats, adorned with colourful topsails that make for a wonderful spectacle. Once the oyster season has drawn to a close, the working boats are fully rigged and can be seen in racing regattas most weekends.
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Truro
A stone fronted detached house occupying superb landscaped, walled gardens, enjoying a beautiful
Guide Price OIEO ÂŁ600,000
residence or as a four bedroomed cottage and a two bedroomed cottage. Ample parking, garaging and
south facing village and countryside vista. Diverse accommodation, arranged as a five-six bedroomed outbuildings.
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Ladock
Offered for sale with no chain, and surrounded by miles of unspoiled countryside, nestled in extensive
Guide Price ÂŁ595,000
Boasting ample parking, five bedrooms, three reception rooms, four bathrooms and two kitchens.
gardens and grounds, totalling approximately 4 acres is this spacious, versatile detached barn conversion.
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Penryn
An absolutely stunning Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, beautifully and sympathetically updated
Guide Price ÂŁ575,000
street parking. Captivating views across the Penryn River to St Gluvias and up river to Old Falmouth.
offering four bedrooms plus a self-contained garden apartment/annexe, large terraced gardens and off
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Redruth
Occupying superb grounds, this impressive Georgian house with well proportioned accommodation
Guide Price OIRO ÂŁ575,000
kitchen diner. Outside offers a double garage, swimming pool and detached converted barn for office or
offering five bedroom. There is also an attached two bedroom house with bathroom, sitting room and further accommodation.
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From stitch to stage Nestled in London’s Covent Garden, among bustling tourists, world-class brands and restaurants to satisfy every palate, the Royal Opera House is arguably one of the most iconic and creative institutions in the UK.
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hroughout the Second World War, it had been a dance hall, however it was later decided to establish the Royal Opera House as the home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. On 20th February 1946, The Royal Ballet brought the theatre back to life with a production of “The Sleeping Beauty.” Nevertheless, behind the scenes of every standing ovation is the Royal Opera House Costume Department, with a strong force of more than 100 full-time staff, and approximately 60 casual or freelance creatives, making and reviving between 2,000 and 3,000 costumes in a year. Within the department there are nine areas in total: from those who work with costume designers for each new show, sourcing fabrics and
making the costumes; through to looking after costumes coming back for ‘revival’ shows. Fay Fullerton, Head of Costume, explains just how much attention the clothing requires: “Costumes may need to be altered to fit new casts, and repairs may be necessary, and then once the production is up and running, another team looks after the day-to-day care of the costumes to make sure they are clean and in the best condition ready for each performance.” Other crucial specialist teams who come under the umbrella of the Costume Department include those who work in the dye shop, dyeing and screen printing fabrics, and those in hats and jewellery, wigs and make-up, shoes, the stockroom, costume storage and hire teams.
Traditional tailoring and other techniques are used, however over time, these have had to be adapted to work with new fabrics and other source materials. For the Ballet, materials tend to be lighter and stretchy, whereas for the Opera, medium-weight materials are of choice. A main factor which can affect the design of a costume are the requirements of the dancer. Fay comments: “Choreography makes the most extraordinary demands on dancers in terms of how they are required to move their bodies. This obviously impacts not only the design, but also the fabrics that are chosen. They need to be lightweight, and also be really robust to withstand the range of movement.”
Artists of the Royal Ballet in Swan Lake © ROH / Alice Pennefather, 2012
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Top left page: Head of ROH Costume, Fay Fullerton © Sim Canetty-Clarke. Bottom left page: Costume workroom and dye shop © Sim Canetty-Clarke. Right page: Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop © John Snelling.
When asked about the inspiration for the costumes, Fay says: “Designers get their inspiration from all sorts of sources and, of course, the concept for the production as a whole will inform who the director may choose as his or her designer. “Some productions are set in certain periods in history, so the costumes need to be historically accurate, and other productions may be contemporary or futuristic.” In preparation, the first model showing takes place about 18 months prior to the opening night, at which point all designs are approved by the Royal Opera House Directors. Then, 12 months before the curtain rises, the designer and a costume supervisor will sample all the fabrics. And six months to showtime, costume fittings take place for the Chorus or corps de ballet, with the
principals’ fittings starting around six weeks before the first night. All costumes are made to last so that they can survive for as long as the production remains in the repertory. Fay continues: “We’re still using costumes made more than 40 years ago for the first production of “La bohème!” “If we decide that we will no longer use a production, then some costumes may be kept for recycling, and from time to time, we have a costume sale where we sell all of our redundant stock.” Fay describes how difficult it is to single out a favourite piece, because there is always something new and interesting, and how every production creates its own obstacles: “I really enjoy a production where the design is a mixture of the past and the future, where modern meets period!
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“Most costumes present challenges because you are creating a character, not just putting someone in an outfit. It could be a technical challenge due to the nature of the fabric required, or the challenge could come from trying to interpret the designer’s vision for a character through costume.” As a welcome addition to the Costume Department in Covent Garden, the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre is being built at the High House Production Park in Thurrock, Essex, and will become home to more than 20,000 costumes that are currently stored at a warehouse in Wales. The costumes will be kept in climate controlled conditions, which will keep them in good order, and be much more convenient for designers to go and look at the stock available for recycling from previous productions. Eventually,
the new Centre will also have the Royal Opera House archive collection of historic costumes, meaning they can be better preserved and more readily available for display or research purposes. The High House Production Park is fast becoming a real hub for the creative industries; a place where backstage skills and crafts are demonstrated at the very highest levels. Already based here is the Production Workshop which makes the sets and scenery. As well as building a new costume department, the Royal Opera House is building a partnership with South Essex College, offering apprentices and training. Fay says: “South Essex College has been one of our partners from the start with a real focus on the technical side of theatre, including costumes, property, sets and scenery. “The partnership in creating the degree course in Costume Construction is something that
has evolved from a successful working relationship, and brings together education, training and the industry to provide a way for young people to be trained in skills that are needed in the workplace, and gaining experience from the very best professionals while they are at college.” With creativity and skill in abundance, and so much dedication put into nurturing talent, one question remains: why is the tutu still so iconic? Fay’s answer: “To many, it’s the ultimate classical shape which enhances a dancer’s outline, whilst enabling the audience to still see her technique. For most people, if you think ballet, an image of ‘Swan Lake’ with lots of dancers in white tutus springs to mind. It’s a beautiful image.” For more information, please visit www.roh.org.uk.
La Traviata production © Catherine Ashmore
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Burnthouse
Nestled in around 2 acres, a three bedroom two storey converted barn and one bedroom ground floor
Guide Price ÂŁ550,000
and there are ample parking facilities leading onto a single paddock. The property’s location provides
annexe, ideal for dual family occupation. The landscaped gardens have been well maintained throughout excellent access to Falmouth, Helston, Truro and Redruth.
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Mawnan Smith
A most impressive stone and slate faced modern detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac. Offering five or
Guide Price ÂŁ500,000
arranged over three floors. The village offers access to the exceptional sailing waters of the Helford River
six bedrooms, two reception rooms and a double garage. Around 2,800 square feet of accommodation and to nearby beaches, coastal footpaths and the popular Ferry Boat and Red Lion public houses.
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Constantine
Located down a private lane on the edge of the sought after village of Constantine, set in beautifully
Guide Price ÂŁ495,000
generous off road parking, and a double garage with store room above featuring a shower room.
landscaped third of an acre gardens. It provides exceptionally spacious accommodation and benefits from
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Falmouth
A truly stunning and substantially refurbished period semi-detached townhouse facing the beautiful
Guide Price ÂŁ429,950
kitchen/breakfast room, enclosed garden and parking. Sympathetically renovated by the current owner, it
Kimberley Park. Offering four double bedrooms, bath/shower room, open plan lounge/diner, beautiful is quite simply one of the finest town houses in Falmouth.
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Falmouth
Centrally located in Falmouth occupying a waterfront position, a four bedroom residence enjoying
Guide Price ÂŁ465,000
ground floor, which is extremely rare for the town centre. There is a huge loft space, which is ripe for
superb views towards the harbour. The property benefits from a spacious garage and workshop on the conversion to additional accommodation or roof terrace, subject to the necessary planning permission and building regulations.
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Mylor Bridge
Guide Price ÂŁ525,000
Set in well stocked gardens, a detached home of surprising proportions offering four bedroom accommodation. Located in a highly convenient central village position, properties of this nature are extremely rare.
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Penpol
Guide Price ÂŁ500,000 A well presented three bedroom bungalow, which enjoys excellent creek and rural views in this sought after location. In addition, planning has been granted under PA14/02953 for an extension to provide a new roof line with additional bedrooms with en-suites and a balcony. This would substantially increase the desirability and space available, creating a superb family home.
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Nampara
Guide Price ÂŁ450,000 Commanding a fantastic and generous sized plot, in a highly sought after non-estate position on the eastern side of Truro City centre, is this substantial four bedroom, two reception roomed detached property, which has been extensively updated, modernised, and finished in immaculate condition. The property also enjoys distant countryside and Cathedral views.
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St Day
Guide Price OIRO ÂŁ425,000 A stunning and exceptionally spacious five bedroom detached cottage set within formal gardens of around half an acre, and located on the outskirts of St Day, within 8 miles of Truro and Falmouth. The property offers considerable versatility, with a large chalet providing a lounge, kitchenette and bedroom en suite.
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Guide Price ÂŁ400,000 Presented to an exceptional standard, this detached cottage occupies beautiful, landscaped gardens of 0.25 acre. Situated within easy reach of Truro and Falmouth, offering wonderful accommodation throughout, which includes four bedrooms, family bathroom, ground floor shower room, sitting room, second reception room, kitchen diner. There is also off-road parking.
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Penryn
Guide Price ÂŁ395,000 Constructed to exacting standards during 2009, this highly individual detached home sits in a prominent, elevated position, enjoying views across St Gluvias. High specification and versatile accommodation laid over three floors, with the potential for a self-contained annexe.
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Retracing royalty Colm O’Rourke looks at an exhibition of Tudor monarch portraiture, and the research work which has exposed the story behind some of the images.
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here’s a saying that “a picture paints a thousand words”. An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London is expanding the vernacular of a much-explored era of British history. “The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Rediscovered” gathers together portraits of the English monarchs who reigned between 1485 and 1603 from the gallery’s collection, which is the largest public collection in the world, displayed alongside work loaned from other sources, as well as a personal possession of each King and Queen. The exhibition is the culmination of a period of research, “Making Tudor Art in Britain”, which commenced in 2007. Supported by the global Art Conservation Project of one of America’s leading banks, as well as a selection of British arts trusts and other benefactors, a team of curators and conservators have examined the practices of contemporaneous painters and art movements in England and beyond. Using a variety of scientific analyses, including infrared reflectography and X-radiography, the research offers a new perspective on how the royal portraits were imagined and created - or, in some cases, recreated.
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Dr Taryna Cooper is the project’s Principal Investigator. Having curated previous events at the National Portrait Gallery on Elizabethan and Shakespearean work, Dr Cooper says the display brings together some of the most important pieces of all the Tudor monarchs. “Visitors will encounter multiple lifetime portraits of each monarch, providing a fascinating and vivid impression of one of the most dynamic dynasties in history.” The stories uncovered through research are as striking as the works themselves, and demonstrate that retouching is not a phenomenon of this digital age. X-radiography conducted on a portrait of Elizabeth I reveals the eighteenthcentury image by an unknown artist has been amended from a composition produced in the previous century, which depicted the Queen with an ornate costume with a wing-like veil. “Elizabethan portraits were rarely appreciated as art objects in later centuries,” says Dr Cooper, “but Elizabeth’s reputation as a Protestant champion meant that there was still demand for her image. As a result, artists often reworked original portraits into images that adhered to contemporary notions of beauty.”
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Image: Queen Elizabeth I (‘The Ditchley portrait’)by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger Copyright: National Portrait Gallery, London
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Examination of a further portrait of Elizabeth I, the “Phoenix” image associated with Nicholas Hilliard, has shown facial features of the Queen’s face altered from a preparatory drawing, with infra-red reflectograms showing the original markings faintly evident under the finished surface. For one week in September 2014, both the “Phoenix”, and the “Pelican” portrait, believed to be by the same artist, were presented together in the exhibition for the first time in 30 years, before being returned to their present holders. Intervention of the non-human kind also became evident during technical analysis of the Gallery’s portrait of the young Edward VI, painted around 1542 when he was still a Prince. Conservator Nicole Ryder found the trappings of a creature, thought to be a plaster beetle or a fungus, which became embalmed in the portrait as it was varnish-treated. “As I was panning along the edge, suddenly I got quite a shock, because there, staring at me through the microscope, were these big googly eyes,” she reveals. Through restoration, the foreign body has been removed, allowing intricate details of the boy monarch to be observed for the first time. Nicole says: “By removing the discoloured varnish, we can now see a lot more detail and modelling in the face, the colours of the costume are more apparent, and the background is more of a unified colour.” Further examples of the Gallery’s collection figure in the exhibition, including the oldest painting in its possession: a portrait of Henry VII, dated to 1505, depicting the monarch wearing the chain of the Golden Fleece. On loan from Westminster Abbey, a plaster and wood bust, created for the King’s funeral and modelled on the deceased monarch’s face, complements the portrait; which is presented alongside a Book of Hours, inscribed by the King for his daughter, Mary I. Other possessions chosen to represent each monarch’s portrait include a further prayer book of Mary I, loaned to the exhibition from Westminster Cathedral; a page from the diary of Edward VI reflecting on the death of his father; Elizabeth I’s locket ring, borrowed for display from The Chequers Trust; and Henry VIII’s rosary, which is on loan from Chatsworth.
Image left: Mary I by Hans Eworth, 1554. Copyright: Society of Antiquaries of London Image right: Edward VI by Unknown English artist c. 1547. Copyright: National Portrait Gallery, London
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Image: Queen Elizabeth I by Unknown artist, early 17th century with 18th century overpainting Copyright: National Portrait Gallery, London
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King Edward VI after Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1542 Copyright: National Portrait Gallery, London
While her legitimacy as a British monarch is disputed in some quarters, Lady Jane Grey is not overlooked by the exhibition’s organisers. A discussion on the work to recover an authentic portrait of “the Nine-Days Queen” forms part of the event, with a commemorative portrait dating to the Elizabethan era included in the display. The fresh insights into the portraits, and the practices of the artists behind them, are revealed through a book, co-authored by Dr Cooper, and Project Curator for “The Real Tudors”, Dr Charlotte Bolland. An app has also been specially commissioned to mark the exhibition and is available for download now. For visitors to the Gallery, the artistic representation of the Tudor
monarchy is explored through evening lectures, an orchestral performance, and a personal guided tour by Dr Bolland, which are scheduled to take place in the first two months of 2015. After the exhibition concludes in London, a selection of the Gallery’s portraits will feature as part of a four-month celebratory event, “Les vrais Tudors”, at the Musée de Luxembourg in Paris. With the royal dynasty interwoven in the city’s art and culture of the 19th century, it is anticipated the portraits, alongside additional personal items of the Kings and Queens, will enrich contemporary Parisians’ knowledge of the English Renaissance period, as much as those who view the paintings in the country they once reigned.
“The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Uncovered” is at the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE until 1st March, 2015. Admission is free. Further details are available by visiting www.npg.org.uk/whatson/realtudors, or by following #RealTudors on Twitter. A fully-illustrated book to accompany the exhibition, written by Dr Tarnya Cooper and Dr Charlotte Bolland and published by the National Portrait Gallery, is available in paperback, priced £15. “The Real Tudors” app is available to download for iPhone, priced 69p, at the iTunes store, with the Android app, priced 99p, at the Google Play store.
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Falmouth
Guide Price £380,000 A versatile three bedroom, two reception room 1930’s semi-detached home with new, detached outbuilding with planning consent to convert to a residence/annexe. The main house has a particularly authentic feel throughout offering well-proportioned accommodation. Positioned beside “Fox Rosehill Gardens” and within 300 years of Falmouth’s seafront. Sheltered gardens, garage and parking.
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Threemilestone Guide Price £375,000
Situated in a semi-rural location enjoying countryside views, and set within a generous plot on the periphery of this popular village, is this spacious semi-detached five double bedroom, two reception roomed cottage, with ample off road parking and detached garage.
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Pelean Cross Guide Price ÂŁ375,000
Nestled within mature grounds of around half an acre, this deceptively spacious detached dormer bungalow provides versatile accommodation over two floors and would appeal to discerning buyers with larger families needing annexe potential for a dependant relative. Offered for sale chain free, this unusual home needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
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Mylor Bridge
Guide Price ÂŁ375,000
Situated in a superb position with breath taking views over the village, the property is presented to a good standard throughout and has accommodation spread over two floors. The property offers a useful integral garage and extensive parking. The gardens are a particular feature; the front affords a good degree of privacy whilst to the rear is a lawned garden containing a range of flowering plants, shrubs and trees.
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Guide Price ÂŁ365,000 Offered for sale with no chain is this former Persimmon detached show home, which is immaculately presented over three storeys with four or five bedrooms, and benefits from spacious reversed level accommodation, private driveway, enclosed rear gardens, garage and workshop. Retaining the remainder of the NHBC certificate.
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Falmouth
Guide Price OIEO ÂŁ360,000 One of the finest and deceptive Edwardian townhouses, offering four bedroom, three reception room accommodation. An outstanding opportunity for those looking for a larger family home in one of the most conveniently place and sought after residential areas in Falmouth.
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Gloweth
Guide Price ÂŁ329,950 Situated in a generous south facing, level plot in a hugely popular cul-de-sac position close to both the college and hospital, is this well presented, very spacious detached modern home. The property offers six bedrooms, master en-suite, kitchen diner, utility room, formal dining room, sitting room and ground floor cloakroom. Outside there is a driveway and a large double garage.
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Guide Price OIEO ÂŁ325,000 Constructed in approximately 1900 and occupying a prominent position within Tregolls Road is this former lodge house offered chain free. Enjoying three bedrooms, three reception rooms with period features, gardens surrounding the property, driveway, double garage, gas central heating, and views towards the Cathedral. Extremely convenient for the City Centre, its many amenities and local schooling.
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Falmouth
Guide Price ÂŁ325,000 A delightful, broad semi-detached, single storey character cottage, full of charm. Offering three bedrooms and a good size, raised lawned rear garden and large driveway. The cottage is located in a highly convenient position, tucked back behind an attractive high stone wall off the beginning of Melvill Road.
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Chacewater
Guide Price ÂŁ325,000 Offered for sale with no onward chain, and presented to a standard almost unrivalled in the area for a new build, is this exceptional four bedroomed executive home. Featuring names including Villeroy and Boch, AEG and Vado; the fittings are simply superb, state of the art electronics, heating and top quality materials. There is also lots of parking.
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Devoran
Guide Price ÂŁ316,000 Occupying a highly desirable cul-de-sac location in a very sought after creekside village is this four bedroom detached bungalow, with two ensuites and a superb south-facing rear garden, as well as rural views, garage, off road parking, and a large garden. The property is offered for sale with no chain.
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Carnon Downs Guide Price ÂŁ300,000
Offered with no upward chain, is this updated and extended double fronted three or four bedroom cottage, built circa 1834. There are private enclosed sunny gardens to both the front and rear, with private driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Features include; oak flooring, multi-fuel stove, and exposed vaulted ceilings to name a few.
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This four double bedroomed detached family home situated at the end of a high regarded residential cul-de-sac, is tucked away on the outskirts of the eastern side of the City. The property occupies a larger than average plot with generous gardens, distant elevated City and Cathedral views, parking for several vehicles and a double garage.
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Threemilestone Guide Price ÂŁ295,000
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Located in a popular modern close within the vibrant village of Threemilestone, is this spacious four bedroom family home. There is a superb enclosed rear garden, integral garage, master bedroom with en-suite, spacious reception areas, and a well fitted kitchen and cloakroom.
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St Moritz:
Life in the fast lane Words by Claire Durkin
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any are the times that I have fantasised about being a part of the ‘jet set’ in the world-class resort of St Moritz, and sure enough, it came true; I was there to celebrate the “150 Years of Winter Tourism”. From December 2014 to April 2015, Switzerland is celebrating the diversity of the sports and lifestyle that have formed the basis of successful tourism. St Moritz is a top draw resort town in the Engadin Valley in Switzerland; a municipality in the district of Graubunden. The highest summit in the Eastern Alps, the Piz Bermina, is just south of the town, and the Winter
Olympics were hosted here in 1928 and 1948. St Moritz and the Engadin are using the anniversary celebrations to ‘send a strong signal’ throughout the country and the rest of the world to remember the pioneering achievements of the founders of winter tourism, as well as to raise awareness of existing tourism products, and promote their future development. I feel I have to come clean that I’ve never been anywhere mountainous and cold before, and have wobbly legs, and a genuine fear of heights, which will explain why I managed to make my way up two thirds of the mountain in the little train, but the cable car section to Piz Bermina got the better of me.
As you would expect, being chic, elegant, cosmopolitan and oh-so exclusive is a big part of life here, but the real name of the game is sports. I’ve heard that because of its favourable location, St Moritz bestows upon its inhabitants well over 300 days of sunshine a year, meaning you can play golf and ski on the same day. This is the season for winter activities of skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, bob sleighing, hiking, the famous “White Turf ” horse race on the frozen St Moritz lake, and of course, the notoriously tough (read reckless) Cresta Run toboggan course, which is supervised by the charismatic and handsome, Col. Rupert W Wieloch.
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The Cresta Run is a natural skeleton racing toboggan track, and originated around the highly acclaimed Kulm Hotel during the winters of the 1870’s. Even today, the members of the St Moritz Tobogganing Club gather at the Sunny Bar at the Kulm to listen to jazz and shoot the breeze about the highs and lows of their Cresta Run experiences. Riders from all over the globe come to St Moritz to compete in teams, and this year the track is open to the public and a race through the streets is planned. For a few days, I was lucky enough to be a guest at the sumptuous and fabulous Kulm. The prestigious venue has a beautiful and gracious interior, combining classic décor with state-of-theart infrastructure - the Grand Restaurant was the
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first place in Switzerland to have electric lighting. It’s all so impressive: the overall presentation, the unbelievable attention to detail (exquisite floral arrangements and decorations), the warmth and humanity of the staff; 150 years of excellence, situated in the heart of St Moritz with its stunning views over the lake and mountains. This takes things up a notch, providing new dimensions in relaxation and wellness. “Restorative and invigorating” and “cleansing and uplifting” are a few comments made about the hotel and spa. I couldn’t agree more. Historical and stylish, it’s a lovely place to stay while soaking up the atmosphere in this delightful, very high-end resort.
Below: View of St. Moritz, Switzerland during winter.
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On the evening we arrived, we went straight into town for the ski race around the streets. It was fun to watch, over the many eager heads, the sportsmen doing the dash. Everywhere was fragrant with freshly cooked doughnuts and hot wine. This was just the warm up for the following evening; the official start of the celebrations. We were almost lost in the sea of excited, warmly and beautifully attired visitors as we made our way to the ice bar for champagne. Talent showed in the form of a fashion show by Swiss designer Willy Bogner, a concert by German Superstar Xavier Nadoo, and a light installation show by Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter. We were up on the roof of the Crystal Hotel so the light projections were astonishing.
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Later that night, we attended “midnight supper” in the legendry kitchen of the Kulm. We perched on high chairs next to the service counter of the kitchen, and were catered for handsomely with several delicious dishes. Perfect for those who had been out in the cold throughout the evening. The next day we bundled up for a horsedrawn carriage ride and made our way through the forest, babbling brooks, lakes and rolling landscape to view the Kulm’s very lovely sister property, The Grand Hotel Kronenhof. The carriage ride saw us tucked under blankets, and after the initial chattering, we found ourselves lulled into silence by the clip-clopping rhythm of the horse’s hooves and the splendid scenery.
Below: ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND - 20 FEBRUARY 2014: First race of the day - Grand Prix Prestige won by Libretto (#1), jockey: Minarik Filip. Right: St Moritz lake in winter time.
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A wonderful gourmet lunch at the Kronenhof braced us for snow hiking, or in my case the little train’s brave ascent of the mountain. The train on its descent was packed with tired but exuberant skiers, many of whom were children, togged up in their colourful outfits. On our return, we were taken down to the Kulm’s wine cellar, which is well stocked; we didn’t need much encouragement to sample several examples with tuition from Master Sommelier and Beverage Manager, Benjamin Wolf. This was well rounded off with an outstanding dinner in the Pizzeria. The only issue with great experiences such as this, is that you inevitably have to walk away.
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So, at the heart of every fantasy is the desire to feel good, and being here in this sparkling, high altitude, luxurious and indulgent world, I did feel very good. You will too. I want to unreservedly thank Sue Heady of Heady Communications for this taste of the fast lane. For more information, travel deals and packages please visit: www.kulm.com www.swisstravelsystem.co.uk www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/families-150years
Above: Flying over Engadina lake, St. Moritz, Switzerland.
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Carnkie
Guide Price ÂŁ295,000 This carefully rebuilt cottage/barn conversion is located in the centre of this rural hamlet. It boasts many features including oak internal joinery, slate style porcelain flooring, cut granite inglenook style fireplace, granite flagstone flooring, and an open beamed ceiling to the master bedroom. Level, lawned and generous front garden, with a private rear deck, garden and parking in addition.
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Port Pendennis Guide Price ÂŁ279,950
Situated in the popular location of Port Pendennis, is this first floor three bedroom apartment, with lift access. A spacious light lounge with garden and marina views opens into an open plan kitchen/dining area, and a family bathroom completes the accommodation. The property also benefits from the addition of a garage.
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Threemilestone Guide Price ÂŁ287,950
Situated in a large level plot, this non-estate dormer bungalow has undergone a scheme of remodelling by the current vendor and offers deceptively spacious, four bedroomed accommodation with master en-suite. Located in a popular and vibrant village, this property is offered for sale with no chain.
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Guide Price ÂŁ265,000
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Guide Price ÂŁ250,000 An impressive two bedroomed ground floor apartment within this historic Grade II Listed Georgian property, set in extensive communal gardens within a five minute walk of the town centre. A circular driveway surrounds the property, giving access to an allocated parking space to the rear.
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Guide Price ÂŁ225,000 Conveniently located for Truro City centre, Truro College and Treliske hospital, is this stylish contemporary three double bedroomed terraced townhouse, located off the popular Newbridge Lane. The vendor has added several detailed extras, which raise it above other properties of similar design in the area and will suit many buyers.
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Falmouth
Guide Price £215,000 A delightful mid-terraced two bedroom townhouse situated in this extremely sought after position, just tucked away behind Killigrew Street. The ever popular Kimberley Park is a short walk away, which is a beautiful area occupying extensive grounds, being popular and famous for its large variety of mature trees and recently developed children’s play area.
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Stithians
Situated in the popular village of Stithians, is this double fronted stone cottage which retains a large number of character features including; granite quoins, sash windows and exposed beams, oak flooring, and an oak inglenook style fireplace with inset oil burner. Superb gardens to the rear laid over several terraces and with a range of mature shrubs.
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HOME AND GARDEN
Ready, steady, grow! Are you a keen gardener? Do you like food? If you answered yes to these questions, then the award-winning Edible Garden Show – the UK’s ultimate grow your own event - is sure to pique your interest. Antony Sore looks ahead to this year’s offering which, coupled with the new lifestyle event Good Life Live, promises to be the best yet.
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t was 1975 when the BBC first introduced us to Tom and Barbara Good, two middle class Surbiton residents who turned their back on modern commercial living to pursue ‘The Good Life’ in the TV series of the same name. The programme followed their quest for self-sufficiency, as they turned their gardens into allotments, reared a collection of animals, and even made their own clothes. Nowadays, some forty years on, we’re once again becoming engaged with the idea of self sufficiency. As a collective, the general public are becoming more aware than ever of the environmental impacts of buying supermarket sold produce. Foodstuffs that are wrapped in harmful plastic packaging, and inevitably transported hundreds of miles across the country are no longer appealing, or even - in the current economic climate – affordable.
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As such, the trend of growing your own produce is becoming fashionable once again, with more and more people turning their hand to producing their own fruit and vegetables. On the back of this revolution, The Edible Garden Show was founded. Now in its fifth year, the show returns to its new residence at London’s Alexandra Palace, home of the PDC World Darts Championship and the Masters Snooker tournament. The historic entertainment venue - originally built as north London’s counterpart to Crystal Palace - first became the setting for the Edible Garden Show last year, following the decision to move from its original home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The spacious location is perfect for this year’s interactive event, at which visitors can enjoy eleven attraction areas compared to only three in 2014.
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Combining with its sister event Good Life Live for the first time, the show is perfect for guests of all ages. You can enjoy all the fun of the fete at the Village Green exhibition, where you’ll be entertained by Morris Dancers; or lunch on tasty treats and real ales from the Picnic Box, which can be enjoyed in the family zone – the social heart of the show. Venturing further inside, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new plot-toplate and crafting skills at the Make It! Area with Paul Peacock, author of many books on the subject of gardening and self-sufficiency. Famous chefs Rachel Green and Mark Lloyd are back by popular demand, and will be cooking up a storm in the dedicated Cook It! Area, inspiring visitors with their tasty delights. Wild food forager Mark will be working with ‘wild edibles’, while flamboyant chef Rachel will be “exciting visitors with great seasonal dishes that include early root vegetables such as spring cabbages, leeks and purple sprouting broccoli.” As a special treat, she may even be cooking her ‘goat hay’, a leg of goat baked in fresh soaked hay, which in her own words creates the “most wonderful flavour!” Having being tantalised by the cookery demos, there is the opportunity to learn more about growing your own at the potting workshop; or share tips with other gardeners ‘over the fence’. A new attraction for 2015 is the Allotment Advice Clinic, where experts from the National Allotment Society will offer advice and answer any questions you may have, while the unique Project-YourPlot uses the latest technology to plan-out your vegetable garden in real time. For the little ones (under 16s can visit the show free of charge), or those of a less green fingered persuasion, you can meander over to the Pop up City Farm. Here, the award-winning Surrey Docks City Farm will be offering you the opportunity to meet a host of friendly animals, including ponies and sheep, turkeys and geese. As well as advice on how to care for the animals, Farm Manager Gary Jones will be on hand to show visitors where their “food comes from and how to grow your own produce and rear animals.” When you’ve finished petting the livestock, the whole family will be able to get busy with the bees at the human sized hive. Run in conjunction with the British Bee Keepers Association, you can create bees wax candles, and learn more about the importance of the buzzing insect, while watching them hard at work in their own (slightly smaller!) natural habitat.
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Finally on the animal theme, your little ones can hold baby chicks in the Chicken Coop, and enjoy other fun activities designed to educate about poultry in the children’s area. If fresh eggs for breakfast sounds appealing, the British Hen Welfare Trust and Poultry Talk will be around to provide all the information you need to know about keeping your own feathered friends. Since its launch in 2011, TV presenter James Wong has been a regular fixture at the show, and he’s back at this year’s event, along with BBC Radio 4’s Pippa Greenwood. They can be found in the Experts Theatre, imparting their knowledge through hands-on workshops and informative talks. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the experts is sure to make you want to follow Tom and Barbara’s lead in embracing the ‘Good Life’. To help, Capital Gardens supply the best range of products to get you started. As well as providing specialist advice, this year the company will be offering a free shop and drop service to the car parks, so there’s no need to worry about carrying heavy items around for the whole day. On the subject of parking, it too is free. As is the shuttle bus that will transport you from Wood Green and Alexandra Palace Stations - fitting for an event promoting a lifestyle choice that will ultimately save you money. So whether you’re a seasoned pro, well versed in the art of cultivating an allotment, or a complete novice with a roof you’re looking to convert into an urban garden, get yourself down to the Ally Pally and start enjoying the ‘Good Life.’ Find out more at: www.theediblegardenshow.co.uk
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Mylor Bridge
A lovely five bedroom detached cottage located in a stunning position of Comfort Road. The property has
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A beautifully presented four bedroom Victorian townhouse located close to Falmouth town. The rear gardens consist of walled courtyard garden, leading to a tiered garden with raised beds and lawned area.
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Set within proximity to Penryn Town Centre is this beautifully presented three or four bedroom
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generous plot. There is also driveway parking for multiple cars.
detached residence. The property offers a superb private setting with well-manicured gardens and a
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Falmouth
A beautifully presented three bedroom detached bungalow located close to Falmouth Town and all
ÂŁ995 PCM
with additional conservatory with river views. Enclosed low maintenance garden, garage and additional
local amenities. The property offer a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, spacious lounge driveway parking. Gas central heating, double glazing, two bedrooms have built in bedroom furniture, master with en suite facility. Offered on an unfurnished basis for a long term let. Unable to accept pets or housing benefit. Viewing highly recommended.
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Located in one of Falmouth’s prime locations, is this three double bedroom townhouse. The property benefits from spacious and wellproportioned living accommodation, a large lawned garden and sea views from the front elevation.
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An attractive detached cottage located in the popular village of Ponsanooth, close to all local amenities and the local school. The property was built seven years ago and still offers plenty of character and charm. There is also a garage and driveway parking for two cars.
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A stunningly positioned three bedroom semidetached house located in the popular village of Feock. This property offers three double bedrooms, master with built in wardrobes and en suite shower, spacious open plan living room with conservatory, additional reception room, modern fitted kitchen, parking, country and sea views, enclosed garden, and a double garage.
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incredible spice man In a career spanning almost 40 years, an appetite for progression has kept Cyrus Todiwala at the forefront of London’s culinary scene. The chef talks to Colm O’Rourke about how his distinctive approach to food has seasoned.
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When did you first have an ambition to work as a chef? How did that idea develop? I had no clue. The idea of making it a career never occurred. I was selected by the Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay to come and work for them. When I started, there wasn’t much in the way of ambition. That gradually happened as I aspired to be different and rise.
You worked around the world before coming to London in 1991. How did the move to the UK arise? I left the Taj Group to open a restaurant with a friend. I then migrated to Australia; in the meantime, a friend who lived in London asked if I’d join him and start a restaurant. Having worked here before, and with so many cousins and relatives, we decided to come over.
Why were your parents against your desire to become a chef? My parents didn’t know or understand the industry. They’d have preferred me to have a more sought-after career; after all, the son of a popular man in Bombay was becoming a domestic hand, as it was seen in those days. Dad hoped I’d join him and open a garage, but he did cars and I did food.
What did you know about London’s culinary scene when you first arrived? I knew nothing at the time. When I first entered the kitchen at Namaste, I had to learn and cook the British version of Indian cuisine until I was ready to put my own imprint on the menu. I hated it, but it was expected, and until I managed to wean habits away, I couldn’t do anything.
Where did you gain your experience and qualifications? I did a Diploma in Hotel Administration and Food Technology. My main experience came at a hotel chain for fifteen years; I was trained by traditional and foreign chefs. I also trained in Geneva and the Hilton Park Lane, and I spent a few weeks with French chefs. Later, when working in Goa, I decided I had to relearn Indian food, as that was where my passion ought to lie.
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You then developed what is regarded as your hallmark style. How was this nurtured? Things had to change: it wasn’t the Indian food I grew up with or was trained in. We had to be bold, so we changed the menu overnight. We lost business: people didn’t recognise the menu. Then, luck struck in the form of Fay Maschler. She came to investigate: an article followed, and the people who walked out came back. This prompted me to explore the markets, and follow the style of using what I liked, and creating the food I knew; never sticking to one region. I can proudly say nowhere in any restaurant will you find the variety of raw materials and ingredients used.
You have gained a reputation for staff training, and you are the only Indian restaurant in the UK with Investors in People Champion status. How did this come about? I had good people who needed training if we were to succeed, so we embarked on our own mission. This caught local attention, and eventually, I became a role model. I won a National Training Award and a Millennium Excellence Award. I then became one of three restaurateurs who launched a school, making Britain the world’s first country to train in the Asian and Oriental sectors. This is so vital today as Britain expands into more ethnic cuisines, embracing all of them as their own.
Is your cookery something which changes and evolves? Where do you draw inspirations from? This continues as I learn more about what our markets have, and my relationship with our farmers across the UK deepens. New products on the market, things that excite you, and the urge to do new dishes is constant, and helps keep that creativity going. All you have to do is look around Britain today: inspiration is everywhere, from small new producers to the traditional ones; we have some of the world’s best produce at our doorstep.
You cooked for the Queen as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour. How did this happen, and what did you create for her? I was made a Deputy Lieutenant in 2008. I was asked by the Lord Lieutenant if I’d plan the banquet to start the year-long tour across Britain. This wasn’t just the luncheon, but also the venue, support, sponsorship etc. It was a resounding success, as people chipped in and did everything. We had a set time limit for the menu, so there were only two courses. I created a dish embracing the marriage between British and Indian cuisines: The Country Captain, or Indianised Shepherd’s Pie. I thought it represented both countries, and the work HRH Prince Charles has done to revive mutton. I also created port-soaked prunes with bread-and-butter pudding.
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One of your newest restaurants fuses Goan and Portuguese cuisine. Where did the idea for this come from? Working in Goa for eight years gave me a deep passion for its food and culture. Speaking the language fluently, and knowing many Goans, it was a good idea to introduce Goan cuisine to Central London. Three years ago, I was asked to do a documentary on the Portuguese exploration of discovering the modern world. Therefore, it had to be Goan food, partly influenced by the Portuguese. Television work has become part of your life. How did this strand of your career come about? I made my first TV recording sometime in 1996. I have never pushed myself in that direction, and I think I never will. I love doing it though, and I’d really like my own programme so I could teach the British public simple things to make. Cooking is still my career, and of late, TV has added to that. How did it feel bringing Asian cuisine to a mainstream audience with “The Incredible Spicemen”? Have you received any recognition for the series? This was amazing, and such fun to do. Tony, my partner in crime, is full of life, and is fun to work with. Our audience grew with each episode, so that’s recognition. That the BBC may not do another series is a disappointment.
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Are there any upcoming events or projects you’re taking part in? In January 2015, I’m taking a talented team to Goa to launch a food festival showcasing British cuisine, to encourage the budding chefs there to embrace their own cuisine. We’ll invite Indian chefs to question our team and be inspired. There’s a full day of cookery demonstrations, and on the final day, a gala fundraising dinner to help sustain educational and environmental projects in Goa. This hasn’t been done before in a place I love, but I know I can make it a big success. It will be great to add value to both cultures. With all you’ve achieved in your professional career, where would you like to go next? Wherever it takes me really. When I told Mum and Dad before leaving India we would return in seven years, Dad told me two things: do not regret leaving us, go where your destiny takes you; and secondly, you have no control on your destiny, a greater power decides where you go and what you do. In time, I truly believed his words. Do I know where my career will take me next? No - but will I continue to embrace the good things we believe in, to that, the answer is yes!
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Philip Saville:
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With over 50 years in the British film and television industry, writer/director Philip Saville has seen it, done it, and probably made a film about it. Andy Chapman sat down with the filmmaker to discuss his life and works.
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ritish television has a long and illustrious history. From its early beginnings, it has seen the country go through many changes, in fashion, music and in politics; and with these changes the television industry has grown. It has embraced emerging technologies, it has shocked us, broken down social and cultural barriers and it has made us cry, as well as giving those in need a voice. Writer/director Philip Saville has not only seen these changes, but he has played an integral role in bringing them to screen, with such credits as the ‘Armchair Theatre’ series (1956 to 1974); to his production of ‘Dracula’ (1977), often cited as one of the most faithful adaptations of the novel put to screen. All followed by the award winning mini-series ‘The Life and Loves of a She-Devil’ (1986); Philip Saville has entertained us with a diverse range of stories. Starting his career as an actor throughout the 50’s, Philip reflects on his start in acting: “I realised I had some kind of acting talent, coupled with a reasonable look and brown curly hair at the
time, and I tried my hand. I was eventually offered a contract with what was then called the Rank Organisation.” It was not until, at the age of 20, when Philip moved to America, that his life would change. In New York, Philip would have a shaky start. He was cast in a play called ‘The Shock at Sly Corner’ with Boris Karloff that ran for six weeks and would go on to be known as ‘The Flop at Sly Corner’. Unable to find acting work, he remembers: “I was always interested in electronics, so I got a job repairing radios in Greenwich Village.” This would become a fortuitous decision, as through this job he would meet the producer of a show called ‘Famous Jury Trails’, who remarked that Philip sounded like a budding director: “He introduced me to a couple of people like Sydney Lumet and Fred Coe, who was a big noise at the time, and I got a job assisting a very well-known producer.” He notes: “Marlon Brando was on Broadway, we still had Noel Coward and various other English people writing very sophisticated plays, it was the most incredible period for me.”
“British television has a long and illustrious history. From its early beginnings, it has seen the country go through many changes, in fashion, music and in politics; and with these changes the television industry has grown. It has embraced emerging technologies, it has shocked us, broken down social and cultural barriers and it has made us cry, as well as giving those in need a voice.”
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On returning to England, ITV was just starting up, and with new-found experience, Philip applied for a position as a director: “I took a six week course, I became the star performer on it and they gave me a contract.” His first big production ‘Curtains for Harry’ (1955) would go on to become a huge flop, with a headline reading ‘Curtains for ITV’. Undeterred, Philip stood his ground and began to produce results. ‘Hamlet at Elsinore’ (1964) would go on to win awards and garner critical acclaim, which cemented Philip Saville’s position in the industry. Starring Christopher Plummer, Robert Shaw and Michael Caine in his only Shakespearean role, the production was actually filmed in Elsinore, where the play itself takes place. Saville’s production is also noted for being the first television production of Hamlet to be filmed on location, rather than in a studio.
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In 1982, Philip hit a career high with Alan Bleasdale’s ‘Boys from the Blackstuff ’, with the frightening yet poignant Yosser Hughes, played brilliantly by Bernard Hill. The show struck a chord with the public and would go on to win a BAFTA award for Best Drama Series. Reflecting on the production, Philip remembers: “My first day of shooting, I was in the middle of a Toxteth riot, they actually stole our equipment, literally.” With the country politically torn, ‘Boys from the Blackstuff ’ represented life for many people at the time: “The struggle in Liverpool was huge, because of the collapse of the main working jobs, these suddenly disappeared, and then hundreds, thousands of wonderful men with young families were queueing up for a job. It was just terrible, it just ruined their belief in themselves.”
“In 1982, Philip hit a career high with Alan Bleasdale’s ‘Boys from the Blackstuff ’, with the frightening yet poignant Yosser Hughes, played brilliantly by Bernard Hill.”
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Philip Saville would continue his work in film and television throughout the nineties and beyond, with such credits as ‘The Buccaneers’ (1995) with Carla Gugino and Mira Sorvino, and ‘Metroland’ (1997), in which he worked with emerging stars Christian Bale and Emily Watson. With such a long and illustrious career, Philip has worked on some truly ground-breaking productions, and has arguably helped change the face of British television for the better. He has brought to the screen stories and characters that not only speak to us, but above all entertain us: “I think what draws me is the struggle, I am also drawn to characters who are rebellious, who don’t just say ‘Yes sir yes sir’.” As an ambitious screenwriter myself, I was interested in what advice Philip could give to young writers and directors looking to make a name for themselves. He goes on to say: “You have to believe, because there’s always going to be somebody, or a group, or a crowd even who aren’t going to like what you do, take the socks when they come and if you believe strongly, you will succeed.” At the age of 83, Philip Saville is still hard at work, and is currently writing a radio play and has finished work on his autobiography.
“With such a long and illustrious career, Philip has worked on some truly ground-breaking productions, and arguably has helped change the face of British television for the better.”
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So you think you can drive! Kevin Haggarthy signs up for a bit of expert driving tuition with the Lotus Driving Academy.
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e are at Lotus HQ, and I am riding passenger at the Hethel test circuit with one of their chief test drivers behind the wheel. This was technically ‘the finale’ for me, the icing on the cake if you like, for I’d already spent a week with this car on test. ‘Til then, I thought I had a pretty good handle on its abilities, but on-track, with experienced hands behind the wheel, I was learning a whole lot more. With traction control at first partially disengaged and then switched off completely, the test driver ‘demonstrated’ varying degrees of understeer and oversteer at incredible speeds, yet he was so totally relaxed behind the wheel that he could have been sipping tea at the same time. The natural abilities of this car were incredible, yet they were complemented and made ultimately possible by the skills of its driver. Not being new to speed, track driving or even racing for that matter, it wasn’t the case of being phased by a ‘flying lap experience’. Quite the contrary, this was more about the harmony of technical knowledge and acquired driving
skill: finding expression in a tool built for the enthusiast to singularly indulge in the joy of driving. I was hungry for more, and I wanted to do it myself, so after some preliminary discussions, and attracting the interest of a couple of mates to join me, I signed up for a Level 2 course at the Lotus Driving Academy. The courses take place at the famous Hethel test track at Lotus HQ in Norwich, and are open to everyone. Don’t mistake this for your average track day; it is anything but! You’ll end up, as we did, beaming with excitement for what is genuinely a true brand experience, and you will leave the premises a genuinely better driver. Our morning began at 8 am (ish), the sun was shining and our very smartly dressed instructors welcomed us with a warm greeting, a beautifully laid breakfast, and much needed coffee. Lotus had taken the time to liaise with us beforehand to make sure the course programme was to our liking.The idea was to focus on and build on our current driving standards rather than start kindergarten-style, making it all the more useful for us all.
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Getting to grips After a quick briefing on the day’s activities we were soon out on track. First task: ‘getting to grips’ with understeer and oversteer. No Tiff Needell or The Stig drama here, but simply driving the car faster and faster in a concentric circle until you feel loss of directional control due to understeer – the front of the car running wide of the steering angle, or oversteer - the tendency of the car to turn in more sharply than intended; and applying basic correctional action to get the car back in line. As our instructor pointed out, that is all you need to be able to do on the road to bring the car back under control, nothing overly dramatic as you see often see on the telly. Simple, but crucially effective. Next up was a slalom course, where we were taught to look ahead using vision to temper speed and flow, whilst maintaining a constant throttle to maximise progress and safety at the same time. The smoother and more flowing you are, the quicker the time from start to finish. If you look boring, you’re probably going very quick, and as we were reminded on several occasions: “never mistake drama for speed.” Our next technical exercise of the morning focused on braking, and high speed ‘brake and avoid’ exercises. On this one, you needed to trust the unbelievable braking capacity of the entry-level Elise’s we were using, and retrain your brain to ‘brake and steer’ at the same time. We touched something like 85 mph on the straight at Hethel, yet still were able to steer/ brake aggressively and stop before a hazard. 90
By the time we hit lunch we were ready for a break, but it also gave time to piece these three exercises together as a prelude to the classroom theory session that followed. It proved quite a technical Q and A, but only so because we were much more erudite on the finer points of performance driving than we were at the start of the day. The classroom banter was the proof in the pudding that Lotus is all about appealing to the enthusiasts; we enthused about the advantages of traditional manual gearboxes for keeping the driver in touch with the driving experience, the importance of good pedal set up for ‘heel’ n toe’ braking and gear changing, the virtues of light weight, mid-engines, hydraulic steering feel etc. A petrolhead fest if you like, and totally Lotus speak; as our Lotus colleagues explained: “we make cars for the enthusiast!” ‘sweet spot’ It was during the afternoon’s track driving activities where it all came together; all of us achieving massively quicker lap times with successive highspeed lapping sessions on track. So much so that all of us reached our own ‘sweet spots’ by the end of the day, lapping as quickly as we ever have or ever did. Beaming smiles, clapping, and backslapping were the order of the day, not least in appreciation of the efforts of our expert Lotus instructors. It turned out to be the perfect day for anyone who loves driving, and there’s hardly a better way to truly experience the high performance capability of a Lotus. My mate Barry summed up the experience best of all; in his own words: “one of the best days of my life!” Not surprisingly, we have already signed up for Level 3.
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Testimonial:
“Having agreed to do the Lotus driving day, I had the usual expectation of conventional track days. Oh how wrong I was! The Lotus driving day quickly hit my expectations of normal track/driving events, then superseded them into another realm of superb dedication, knowledge and the most important, supreme professionalism. Our personal instructor was not only an absolute pleasure to be with, his motivation was indeed the best I have ever experienced. I will be back to the next Lotus Level 3 event. Highly recommended.� Barry Yarde (Course participant) 91
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The fabulous
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Price starts at £239,736. sit, reminisce, and reflect on what has been a truly mind-blowing experience. For many years I have been blessed with the privilege of driving many supercars, but never has one impressed me as much as this. Our last Ferrari test was the fabulous 458 Spider, and having spent hundreds of miles previously behind the wheel of the hard topped version, the Italia, I found it hard to imagine how it was possible to beat that car on sheer ability. The Ferrari spokesperson’s response to this conclusion was: “Ah, but wait until you try the F12.” He was right – the bar has been raised again. The F12 is powered by a 730 bhp V12, without doubt the most beautiful engine I have ever seen. It generates 690 Nm of torque, or loosely put, it has about seven times more pick up power on the move than an average family saloon. 0-62 mph is achieved in 3.1 seconds, and it is only too eager to reach its 211 mph top speed. To give you some idea of the levels we are talking about here – you can comfortably change from first to second at 60 mph (or even more) with another five more dual-clutch Usain Bolts just waiting for a flick of the paddle.
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drive, and showed the exceptional abilities of this car in a way that otherwise may not have been possible. Being young, he had it all film recorded on his mobile phone, and according to his mates, he has spoken about nothing else since. And he owns a Nissan Skyline. The F12 is as engaging at 40 mph as it is at 70 mph, and how it manages to contain 730 bhp into such a manageable and safe-handling package is simply incredible. Although this style can only be advocated for track, not road, this car is so well-sorted that you can slide the rear end to any predictable angle you like in the wet, for it gives you enough confidence to ease it back into line without fuss or drama. And yet, such is the prodigious power of the F12 that it is capable of breaking rear end traction in any of the intermediate gears on a dry straight road. The genius of the F12 is the marrying of the two extremes. Engineers need look no further for a solution to containing 730 bhp into a road car; the answer is the Ferrari F12. “We’re going to fly” Nothing quite prepares you for the searing standing-start acceleration of the F12. It’s razor keen and raw from the outset. The V12, howling to be released, screams in orgasmic joy as you plant that throttle. Take sex out of the equation and think of the last time you were taxi-ing in an aeroplane on a runway, the pilot applies full power for take-off, and you get that surging push in the back. Well, multiply that force by three and that’s how it feels to be seated in an F12 under hard acceleration. In the words of my passenger, with both hands clutching the side of his seat and the rocket–like acceleration seeming to never end: ‘It feels like we’re going to fly.”
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Aero-genius But probably not, for ingenious aerodynamic innovations keep the car rooted to the ground. The F12 has a drag coefficient of 0.299, and generates 123 kg of downforce at 200 km/h. The ‘Aero Bridge’ design concept uses the car’s bonnet to create downforce, and Active Brake Cooling automatically opens spoiler-integrated air vents to cool the brakes. Not surprisingly, the state-of-the-art technology in the F12 is endless, yet its mathematical genesis is simple: less weight, more power. The F12’s spaceframe chassis and bodywork are completely new, and it uses 12 different aluminium alloys to contribute to getting the weight down to just 1,525 kg, whilst boosting torsional rigidity by 20%. The F12’s bloodline predecessor, the 599 GTB Fiorano, is a 1688 kg heavyweight by comparison, and the F12 betters its fuel consumption and emission levels by 30%.
someone as good looking as me behind the wheel; Ferraris even bring out inflated egos. Best not to self-delude behind the wheel though, as being one of the fastest cars on the planet, the F12 demands a responsible approach. While the antics described earlier show F12 genius on the test track, it doesn’t mean the F12 cannot be enjoyed within legal limits on the road. It is truly enjoyable and rewarding to drive at any speed and, for those who choose to, it has the usability and reliability of every day transport. Yes, there’s a seven year warranty even with Ferraris these days (and a decent sized boot). Taking into account that this car has the true ability to be a World Grand Master of performance, yet is equally at home on the office run, both redefines and justifies the place of the supercar in today’s world. What an achievement.
The human factor It may be a tired cliché when it comes to Ferraris, but this car simply oozes passion, beauty and style. We couldn’t park the car for two minutes without it attracting a crowd. On one occasion, when parking up for photography, a car drives up to us, and the driver says: “I know nothing about cars, I haven’t a clue what that is, but all I can say is that it’s the most beautiful car I have ever seen.” Ferraris reach out to your soul. On two occasions, after a couple of women blew kisses to me, I thought just how lucky Ferrari are to have
“Not surprisingly, the state-of-the-art technology in the F12 is endless, yet its mathematical genesis is simple: less weight, more power.”
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They’ve done it again... BMW’s first entry into the small SUV class promises to be a real winner.
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very time I drive a new BMW I reflect on the experience with a wry smile. That’s normally because I’ve had a pretty good time driving it. Outside of specialist high performance cars, BMW is amongst the most dedicated brands I know to enjoyment behind the wheel. Us motoring scribblers have often praised their commitment to the common driver’s choice of front-engined rear wheel drive cars, and of course, the overriding priority the brand gives to driving dynamics. The BMW ‘M’ cars are now legendary for just that, but all BMW’s are, in essence, driver focused cars. This new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer breaks away from tradition to make its mark in the highly competitive small SUV class. What’s more, it debuts a new super-efficient three cylinder engine. Two quite radical moves for the brand and, being BMW, you have to sit up and take notice. Spacious, comfortable, innovative The move to front wheel drive for the 2 Series Tourer is all about maximising cabin space and comfort in a highly compact, yet user friendly package. As such, herein lies one of the most efficient space-utilising packages this observer has seen. Whilst measuring only 4,342 mm in length, and 1,800 mm in width, there is ample room for five people, and enough room for multiple six footers to sit comfortably front and rear at the same time! Actually, it has the same amount of rear seating space as the BMW 7 Series – their biggest saloon. Flexibility is enhanced by sliding adjustable rear seats, creating even more generous luggage space to the rear. Drop the rear seats, however, and the
kitchen sink won’t be out of the question creating a humongous, easy-to-load 1,510 litres of total luggage space in all. Lift the foldable boot floor and there’s a handy storage compartment and a multifunction tray to stop the kids spotting and eating your Mars bars, Skittles, and Twix bars. Still the driver’s machine Ride and handling are the acid test for any new BMW. If it can’t walk the walk here then it’s game over. Of course, the bar is raised pretty high too, as there is some serious competition out there. BMW have thus needed to redefine how a small SUV bearing its prestigious name should perform. This new car is agile, involving and fun. We test drove the car on some of the Cotswold’s finest roads, and found ourselves praising the flexibility and free breathing nature of the new three cylinder engine, as well as the refinement of the four cylinder diesel. That’ll be due in part to a whole new chassis design matched to a long wheelbase and wide track, a reduced–friction steering system, a tortionallystiff lightweight body with low overhangs, and a low centre of gravity. That combination allows you to drive with enthusiasm, sitting tight and flat into bends with excellent body control, high levels of grip, and minimum lean into the bends. It has that ideal balance of agility and refinement, striking just the right compromise between those of us who enjoy a keen drive, and those for whom comfort and ride refinement come first. Believe me, this SUV is not a boring option to a keen driver; quite the opposite once you’re behind the wheel.
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Yet it’s interesting how BMW have been able to translate an engaging drive and handling dynamics into a class where it is rarely an overriding priority. But of course, ‘it’s a BMW’, a USP for drivers, without sacrificing expectations of possibly less enthusiastic partners and children. It makes absolute sense for BMW to enter this class in this way, and they do it well. They had to. New engines The new twin turbo three cylinder petrol engine is all aluminium and ultra-low friction; it breathes freely, and on the drive, has no noticeable drawbacks to a four cylinder. So much so that you wouldn’t know unless you were told the difference. Where you gain, however, is on fuel
consumption (an average 57.6 mpg) and emissions (only 115 g/km) and this from a car that will take you to the 0-62 mph benchmark in 9.3 seconds, top 124 mph, yet generate a respectable 220NM of torque. The four cylinder diesel promises more of everything: 68.9 mpg, 109 g/km on the emissions front, 0-62 mph in 8.9 seconds, and a top speed of 127 mph. Great standard spec When you buy a new car, the standard price tends to grow with optional equipment that becomes more of a necessity than an option these days. BMW have cottoned on to this and are keeping costs honest by offering a comprehensive range of
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standard specification on this new car. The Active Tourer, for example, features the new Pedestrian Warning system with City Braking, i.e. if you don’t stop in an emergency, the car will do it for you. The options are useful though; a full colour headup display shows information on a screen, which extends out between the steering wheel and the windscreen keeps eyes usefully focused on the road, whilst the Parking Assistant package goes one step further by doing your parking for you. So BMW have done it again - as always, a well-researched, well developed premium motor that will be in your BMW showrooms from 27th September; waiting for the keen driver who needs a truly practical all-purpose lifestyle vehicle, which doesn’t sacrifice the joy of driving.
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