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WHAT’S INSIDE...

NEWS The latest local news

12 RETAIL THERAPY 90 TOP PRODUCTS

ASK THE EXPERT 24 MAIDMANS MOVING & STORAGE 24 KTM DESIGN 42 HASKINS 54 A-ONE INSURANCE GROUP 104 DIARY OF A LETTING AGENT 143 JACKIE HOWCHIN

LOCAL PROPERTIES 28 HEARNES Dreamhome

84 WIN THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 64 THERMAL HOME INSULATION 119 BROADVIEW BLINDS

TRAVEL 78 A TRIP TO BUDAPEST

INTERIORS 112 GET THE SOHO HOUSE LOOK 124 A TIPPLE WITH PANACHE

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90 TOP PROPERTIES

OUTDOOR LIVING 126 REFORMED PLASTICS

TALKING BUSINESS 43 RUMSEY HOLIDAY HOMES 52 HOMELINE MORTGAGE SERVICES 4

120 HAMPTON DECKING

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128 BLOOMING LOVELY 5 flowering trends for your garden

MOTORING 130 MOTORING NEWS What’s new

FOOD & DRINK 136 CHRIS WHEELER Recipe

138 SHELINA PERMALLOO Recipe

HEALTH & BEAUTY 143 HEALTH & BEAUTY BOURNEMOUTH ON THE COVER

145 FITTER THAN FIT

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140 PUZZLES

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144 RECRUITMENT

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NEWS

The latest news stories in your area.

BACK TO THE 80’S! Goadsby in Poole are proud to announce they have arranged the leaflet printing to advertise the upcoming Poole High School production ‘Back to the 80’s’. Mark Sanderson, Divisional Director, commented, “We are pleased to show our support to the local school and look forward to seeing the production that the children and teachers have worked so hard for.” The production takes place on 10th, 11th and 12th July at 7-30pm and tickets are available on line at www. poolehighschool.co.uk or by calling 01202 666988 and are priced at only £6. If you have an local event that Goadsby can help advertise please contact your local branch to see if they can be of assistance. www.goadsby.com

PIONEERING HR PEER GROUP CREATED FOR SENIOR HR PROFESSIONALS BY GLOBUSHR CONSULTANCY LTD & GALES SOLICITORS

CHANGE LIVES BY SIGNING UP TO CHARITY LOTTERY

A pioneering HR peer group has been created for senior HR professionals by GlobusHR Consultancy and Gales Solicitors. The group provides much needed peer support, training, specialist and expert employment advice, coaching and development for HR professionals. It is called the GlobusHR Advantage Group.

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is encouraging local people to sign up to its lottery to help change the lives of children and adults living with disabilities in the county. For just £1 a week there is the chance to win £25,000, plus other cash prizes.

Founded in 2017, the GlobusHR Advantage Group provides ½ day sessions where HR professionals from Dorset and Hampshire can meet in a supported and closed environment to confidentially discuss and share concerns about a broad range of employment issues. GlobusHR Managing Director Sarah Hamilton-Gill is on hand to chair the group, as is Gales Employment Law specialist, Sarah England. The sessions allow attendees to have conversations about work-place issues; to identify possible options and outcomes, discuss risks and enables members to access a better decision- making process. This in turn ensures better outcomes for both the business and employees.

Since August 2017 employers have been at more risk of being taken to court as fees have been dropped. Subsequently, the number of employment tribunal claims that were received in the last quarter of 2017 increased by a staggering 90% and the backlog of single employment tribunal claims has increased by 66%. Figures that Sarah England said should not be ignored. The next meeting for GlobusHR Advantage Group members is on 12th September in Poole. Anyone interested in attending or finding out more is urged to contact Sarah Hamilton-Gill E: sarahHG@globusconsulting.co.uk; Tel. 01590 637364

To find out more or to sign up online, visit www.diverseabilities.org.uk/ lottery or call the charity’s fundraising team on 01202 718266.

STACKHOUSE POLAND SHORTLISTED IN THE UK BROKER AWARDS IN THE CYBER BROKER CATEGORY Stackhouse Poland has been shortlisted in the UK Broker Awards 2018 in the Cyber Broker category. Oliver Thorne, Managing Director, Commercial and Community, Stackhouse Poland advised, “We are delighted to be a finalist in the UK Broker Awards for Cyber Broker of the Year. Our award entry focused on our innovative approach to providing cyber insurance for our commercial clients. We have developed our cyber insurance and risk management proposition in collaboration with leading insurers and industry experts.” Spencer Coughlin, Broking Manager Commercial from the Poole office said, “I am delighted that we have been shortlisted at the UK Broker awards as the best Cyber Broker. Cyber risks are complex and ever-changing and we have

worked tirelessly to ensure our clients are provided with market leading advice and support in this area. 45% of organisations experienced a cyber-attack last year(1) meaning cyber risk management has never been more important. If you have any concerns surrounding your cyber risks or any other commercial insurance related matter please contact Spencer Coughlin, Commercial Division Poole Office – 01202 647400 or SpencerCoughlin@stackhouse.co.uk” The UK Broker Awards recognise excellence in the insurance brokerage market and are now in their 25th year. The Cyber Broker is a new category for 2018, and the awards are organised by Insurance Age. The UK Broker Awards will take place at the Brewery, London on 14 September,

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The lottery draw takes place every Saturday, with each entry costing just £1. When you join the lottery, you’re allocated your own six-digit lottery number. A random winning number is drawn – the aim is to match the winning numbers. There are various prizes right up to the jackpot prize of £25,000. For every £1 entry, 50p will help Diverse Abilities’ work locally and you will be making a difference. The more people that play, the more funds the charity raises to fulfil the lives of local people with disabilities.

and over 500 guests are expected to attend. The winners will be announced at the event. www.stackhousepoland.co.uk (1) Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2018

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THE GREEN HOUSE HOTEL UNVEILS NEW ECO-GARDEN

THE GROVE

The award-winning boutique hotel, The Green House Hotel unveiled its new eco-garden and terrace in partnership with Dorset-distilled Black Cow Vodka on Friday 22nd June.

The Grove is an impressive bespoke development set within a generous sylvan plot in a quintessential English residential Avenue. This stylish bespoke development comprises of twelve 2 & 3 Bedroomed intimately designed apartments, some of which have their own private patio gardens.

Guests of the VIP launch event were invited to explore the new summer area, enjoy Black Cow Vodka cocktails and canapes provided by the in-house caterers at The Arbor Restaurant. The Green House Hotel is famous for being as serious about luxury as it is about sustainability and its new garden design is no exception, with it being the first hotel eco-garden in Dorset. Opening to critical acclaim in 2010, the luxury hotel boasts 32 beautiful guest rooms, a chic bar and a tworosette award winning restaurant. In 2017, the Green House was voted Best Green Hotel by Condé Nast. Eight years on, the hotel is still striving to remain at the forefront of sustainability and ethical hospitality by constantly analysing best practices and reviewing modern technologies. The latest project at the hotel has been the garden redesign as the General Manager of the hotel, Olivia O’Sullivan, explained: “The garden is a really important space for so many reasons. It is an extension of the hotel enabling guests to enjoy a meal or drink in the sunshine and proving couples with beautiful outdoor space for weddings. “Black Cow was the ideal sponsor for our new outdoor bar as the local brand creates its spirit from whey, an excess, and historically useless, by-product of the cheese making process. Like the Green House Hotel, Black Cow vodka takes pride in its environmental impact while delivering a premium product.” The Green House Hotel will be welcoming visitors and offering tours to highlight the eco-ethos behind the garden design.

SCRUM ON DOWN FOR CHARITY LUNCH

A stylish New Development due for completion Early Summer 2018.

Once inside you will discover wellproportioned and individual spacious living accommodation, which has been constructed to a superior standard. Each apartment will ensure you have contemporary style and superb craftmanship throughout. These sizeable and spacious apartments are currently being constructed to an extremely high standard throughout. Offering the best of both worlds, this location is close enough for easy access to local towns, yet far enough off the beaten track to offer both tranquillity and an enviable lifestyle. A fantastic quality of life awaits you at The Grove with a catalogue of excellent amenities and beautiful Dorset and Hampshire scenery close at hand. You

will be spoilt for choice if you enjoy outdoor activities the Grove has two highly regarded golf courses nearby, or for adventurous the varied outdoor pursuits that are on offer at the family focused Moors Valley country park. Bournemouth and Southampton are easily accessible and both offer an array of fine restaurants and major high street shops and boutiques. For commuters London Waterloo is under two hours distant from Bournemouth or Southampton train stations. Bournemouth and Southampton both offer international airports and ferry terminals both offering international destinations and direct links to the Channel Islands. The Grove is ideally placed for major road access via the A31 which once again is in close proximity to this stunning new development Reservations Now Being Taken Please call Churchfield 01202 779911 to Register Your Interest.

ANOTHER TOP CHEF FOR TASTE OF THE SOUTH! Former Michelin star chef Russell Brown is the latest top chef to announce he will be at the forthcoming Taste of the South Festival in Dorset, 21st & 22nd July. Visitors will be able to watch Russell prepare squid and chorizo with a piquillo pepper dressing, using seasonal ingredients, from his first book, ‘Well Seasoned, Exploring, Cooking & Eating with the Seasons’ with coauthor Jon Haley, which was published in March. Having been involved in the food industry across the West Country for more than 20 years, Russell currently runs Creative about Cuisine, a business that focuses on food writing, food photography and consultancy.

Taste of the South will showcase the region’s top talent, not merely food and drink, but also art and culture. The two-day festival, organised by Jackie Phillipson, co-founder of ROUTEpr, will be held at Chapel Gate, Christchurch, over the weekend of July 21-22. Russell will be appearing on Sunday July 22 and will be giving away a signed copy of ‘Well-Seasoned’ on the day. Set to be a ‘great day out’ for families, visitors and locals at the start of the summer holidays, an event app Taste of the South UK is available to download on the App Store for both iPhone and android devices - a handy way to check out when chef demonstrations are taking place.

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, is all set for its eighth annual Rugby Lunch sponsored by Dixon Stewart, taking place on Friday 14 September at Hoburne Holiday Park in Christchurch. Over the past seven years the event has raised a combined total of over £166,000 and it is hoped this year will be a great success. Funds will be raised to ensure the charity can continue to make a difference to children and adults living with disabilities in the county, and their families. The sporting lunch kicks off at 11.45am with welcome drinks, before guests take their seats for a three-course meal and hear from the celebrity guest speakers. There will also be an opportunity to win the famous knife, fork and spoon, raffle and auction lots, of which prizes are donated from local businesses and celebrities. Tickets for the sporting lunch are £60 per ticket and £550 for a table. By booking one table at the Rugby Lunch attendees will be providing the opportunity for one child to enjoy a sleepover at the charity’s children’s respite home, giving their parents a much-needed rest. For more information about the Rugby Lunch or to book tickets please visit www. diverseabilities.org.uk/ events or call 01202 718266.

NEWS

NEWS IT SPECIALIST JOINS REAL RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT GROWING IT INDUSTRY The latest news stories in your area.

CALLING ALL LANDLORDS Goadsby Estate Agents in Southbourne are looking for landlords who require assistance in finding tenants for their rental properties. The busy lettings team in Southbourne are letting properties fast, leaving a lot of applicants disappointed. There is a high demand for one or two bedroom properties in the Southbourne and surrounding areas. These properties are letting in the price range of £600£1000 per calendar month. In addition to that larger family homes, particularly in Boscombe East and Christchurch, are being let quickly. Aimee Guichard comments “Properties in the Southbourne and Christchurch area are being snapped up quickly and we urge all Landlords looking for assistance, in finding a new tenant, to contact our team at their earliest convenience” For further advice and to arrange a market appraisal at your property please contact Aimee Guichard on 01202 432188 or email aimee.guichard@ goadsby.com

Real Recruitment Solutions have appointed an IT recruitment specialist to provide support to the growing digital economy. Matt O’Reilly, a multi- talented and expert IT recruiter joins their successful Bournemouth based team. Matt has a wealth of experience and knowledge. His C.V boasts a degree in Computer Animation & Special Effects, experience of working in the broadcast, media and technology industry where, amongst others, he worked directly with the PGA Ryder Cup team, as well as producing music videos for various X Factor finalists. He is a qualified university lecturer in Digital Media and has written a number of course modules for the examination board, EdExel, Bangor University and The University of Wales. His career in recruitment started 5 years ago. Matt enthused, “I really enjoy working as an IT recruitment expert – IT is a sector that I know and most importantly love. I get a real buzz from helping companies and individuals. I can change peoples lives by giving them the future that they aspire to have. I relish the challenge of finding the right opportunity for the right candidate and pairing them together.

There is so much talent locally. We’ve got some fantastic businesses who are demonstrating lots of innovation and creativity. There are many technology companies out there who are working on some amazing projects and as a result there are many exciting employment opportunities out there. I want to let these companies know that I’m here to help, with outstanding in-depth IT knowledge which allows me to completely understand and meet a company’s IT needs with employee solutions that will make a real difference to their businesses.” Matt has experience and knowledge in a wide range of specialist development languages such as C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, Java and Mobile. He is able to support and recruit I.T creatives such as animators, artists, Motion Graphics Designers, Motion Capture and I.T infrastructure & support to network engineers, DevOps, Solution Architects, IT Administrators, 1st – 3rd Line Support and Database Administrators. Real Recruitment Solutions founder and Director Jacqueline Entwistle advised, “We are delighted to create this brand-new division within our business. I’ve been looking for the right

July will see the opening of a brand new studio and treatment rooms in the heart of Bournemouth and House Magazine have caught up with Owner/Director Nina Fox. Nina explains ”It’s fresh, new and soon to be the talk of the town. Located in Bournemouth Square, above Pret A Manger the studio offers daily classes in yoga and other fitness sessions to the general public. Complimenting the refurbishment are two treatment rooms, showers and changing facilities. We are encouraging people to join the classes, ideal for local workers who can visit straight from the office. The studio and treatment rooms are available for

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MAGIC, KARMA OR GOOD SUPERSTITION… WE DISCOVER THE WORLD OF JOOJOO professionals to hire who will also gain support in marketing.” Nina has been managing her own yoga classes for the last four years and has built up a wealth of knowledge and success. A recent project has been hosting Park Yoga Bournemouth on behalf of the Bournemouth Parks Foundation. The free sessions attract over 100 ‘yogis’ each week. The mission continues with new business partners from the fitness industry and an open invite for the general public to get involved. Nina confirms “Our brand is called JooJoo which means magic, karma or good superstition. Created by myself to express that the facilities are a special

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place to be and let go of everyday stresses. It’s time to open the doors and deliver high quality classes and treatments in a comfortable environment.” To find out more, visit the website www. joojoostudios.com or call Nina directly on 07905 623 257. JooJoo Studio & Treatment Rooms, 14a Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP

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TIMBER SLIDING SASH WINDOWS Nothing gives the look of your home more class & style than the addition of elegant replacement windows The high quality arched timber sash windows we recently installed at Cove House look absolutely stunning. The perfect choice for Listed properties and those located in Conservation areas.

Cove House is a luxury B & B in the picturesque village of Lulworth Cove, just a 5 minute walk to the scalloped harbour. For a very warm welcome contact Justin & Mandy at Cove House Bed & Breakfast, Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5RL Tel: 01929 400137 | covehouse@hotmail.co.uk www.covehouse.net

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An exceptionally well presented two bedroom garden apartment set near to the leisure and shopping facilities of both Southbourne & Iford whilst also being a short distance to the award winning beaches of Bournemouth.

This stunning two bedroom sea front apartment is set close to the very popular redeveloped pier at Boscombe which hosts a variety of restaurants whilst also being near to both Bournemouth. The property comprises of bright, contemporary accommodation with sea views.

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space. SOUTHBOURNE £259,950

HENGISTBURY HEAD £460,000

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ALUM CHINE £800,000

COY POND £775,000

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a rarely available detached house offering huge potential to create the perfect family home. Offering seven bedrooms and large living accommodation this character home is perfectly located in Alum Chine.

A beautifully appointed three/four bedroom detached house which has been fully refurbished both internally and externally to include a spacious contemporary kitchen breakfast room, terrace with views over Coy Pond, quiet location and a large garage.

WEST OVERCLIFF £749,000

BRANKSOME PARK £365,000

WESTBOURNE £339,950

WESTCLIFF OIEO £300,000

This beautifully presented coach house is located in a sought after position just moments from the cliff top.

This well presented, bright and spacious top floor loft style apartment is set within this beautiful character conversion.

A rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom house located just a stone’s throw away from Westbourne village.

A beautifully appointed two bedroom character apartment with stunning sea views just moments away from the local beach.

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BRANKSOME PARK £250,000

WESTBOURNE £289,950

WESTBOURNE £229,950

BOURNEMOUTH OIEO £300,000

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HIGHCLIFFE-ON-SEA £1,250,000

BARTON-ON-SEA £875,000

An individually designed four-bedroom family home boasting striking elevations and quite simply stunning finishes throughout. Located in a prestigious tree lined avenue just moments away from the village and the beach.

A superb four bedroom detached family home, arranged over two floors with wonderful panoramic views over Christchurch Bay. Situated on the cliff top at Barton-on-Sea, at the end of a quiet no through road.

MUDEFORD £499,950

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A fantastic newly designed detached house of approx 1350 sq.ft, available on the highly acclaimed estate. Render and clad external elevations with beautiful internal finishes and boasting large airy rooms, great living space, generous bedrooms, master with en-suite, attached double garage and off-road parking. The contemporary premium German kitchen/diner features integrated appliances, Karndean flooring and patio doors that open out on to the landscaped rear garden, perfect for getting together with friends and family.

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CANFORD CLIFFS AVENUE, CANFORD CLIFFS, BH14 £1,495,000

SPUR HILL AVENUE, LOWER PARKSTONE, BH14, £1,200,000

An imposing beautifully refurbished, substantial character family home situated in one of the most sought after roads in BH14.

A beautifully presented spacious detached family home, set in a quiet location within the heart of Lower Parkstone.

TORBAY ROAD, LOWER PARKSTONE, BH14, £800,000

PARK LAKE ROAD, POOLE PARK, BH15 £675,000

A substantial detached family home situated in a popular cul-de-sac location in the heart of Lower Parkstone.

A unique opportunity to acquire an extremely well presented home situated in the heart of Poole Park in a cul-de-sac location.

A spacious two double bedroom first floor apartment situated within the Salterns Marina enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views across the Marina, Poole Harbour and beyond.

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Katie Thomas, Design Director of KTM Design and Regional Director of the Society of British and International Design (SBID) Space always matters, and people value it highly, so it is worth using design tricks to make your property feel more spacious in any way you can.

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PROTECTING YOUR FURNITURE Steve Webber, Director of Maidmans Moving & Storage Steve has many years experience in the moving and storage industry. Mrs A asks “How will you protect my furniture?” Steve replied: “Planning the protection that will be required begins during the survey. All furniture and effects will have protection provided depending upon the item and the type of protection required. All mattresses will be wrapped in one use new polythene bags, the dining table and chairs will have their own padded specialist covers which are held on by Velcro straps as will the sofas.

Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process. Whether you are extending your property or re-configuring the existing layout, it starts with an in-depth analysis of how the space is to be used, and then plans are drawn up showing the defined zones of the space, the activities that will take place and circulation patterns showing how people will move through the space. Once this is established, details of all the furniture, equipment and hardware is considered. This is a good way to avoid frustrating and expensive mistakes. Here are some top tips when considering the spatial layout of your property: Determine the purpose of each room – each space should have its own identity This can be done through a change in style or colour scheme, and in large or long spaces, subdivide different activity zones to give definition to each part of the room. Consider technology and equipment requirements early on

TV’s have their own covers which also include a built in screen protector and any antique or personally valuable items will be export wrapped with specialist materials.

This is about planning ahead and ensuring that the lighting and electrical layouts, and the positioning of sockets, will best suit the space once all of the furniture and equipment is in place.

The Estimator will make a note of these items so that when your removal crew arrive they will have the materials ready to use.”

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Steve suggests that it is advisable to always use specially designed wrapping & packing materials. He says: “All materials we use and supply are approved by The British Association of Removers (BAR).

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Creating zones gives a more homely and welcoming feel to a space.

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elegant, with a nicer flow through the space. Think about the focal points of the room, balance, symmetry and natural daylight Main focal points could be windows, fireplaces, doors or built-in units – if they don’t feel balanced in the room, think about what you can add to the space to help balance the structure of the space. Remember that the human eye is drawn to focal points, and will scan a space when entering it.

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MEYRICK PARK | GUIDE PRICE £600,000 A beautifully presented four bedroom, two reception room detached house situated within a moments walk of Bournemouth Town Centre. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation, further benefits include private gardens, modern kitchen/breakfast room, double garage and ample off road parking.

DEAN PARK | GUIDE PRICE £795,000

EASTCLIFF | £320,000

Stunning character home located within a most enviable position backing onto Dean Park Cricket Ground, just a mile from Bournemouth Town Centre and its award winning beaches. Offering four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, modern kitchen/ breakfast room and a large southerly garden.

A spacious second floor apartment located in a sought after, landmark development within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre. Offering a large living/dining room, two double bedrooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. Other benefits include allocated underground parking and a hare of freehold.

BOSCOMBE SPA | OIEO £300,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £250,000

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £475,000

An immaculately presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment situated within this stunning beach side development. Benefiting from two private terraces, two modern bath/shower rooms, stunning open plan kitchen/ living room and secure underground parking.

A beautifully refurbished two double bedroom, two bathroom ground floor character apartment located within a popular residential location. Benefitting from a private southerly facing garden, allocated parking, private entrance and new lease.

Newly refurbished character home with detached coach house. The house is beautifully presented and offers four bedrooms, modern bathroom, shower room, two reception rooms and re-fitted kitchen. The coach house offers two large open plan rooms. Further benefits include southerly garden and no chain

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BROCKENHURST | G.P. £1,250,000 NO ONWARD CHAIN. Ideal location, walking distance to train station. Many characterful features retained. High specification kitchen/breakfast room, utility, three reception rooms, master with dressing area and en-suite. Separate annexe and studio. Double garage, workshop. Grounds of approx. half an acre.

RINGWOOD | G.P. £685,000

ASHLEY HEATH | £595,000

A spacious and versatile five bedroom detached chalet style home of approximately 2150 sq. ft., generous plot within the region of 0.25 of an acre. Substantial sitting room, open kitchen/ dining room, utility, two en-suites. Detached double garage, ample off road parking, private and secluded gardens.

A deceptively spacious four/five bedroom chalet bungalow situated on a large plot within a short walk of the Castleman Trailway. Flexible and versatile accommodation with self contained annexe. Carriage driveway, ample off road parking, delightful secluded rear garden.

RINGWOOD | G.P. £575,000

RINGWOOD | G.P. £435,000

RINGWOOD | £325,000

A beautifully presented four bedroom chalet style property situated within walking distance to the local schools and town centre. Spacious refurbished and modernised accommodation. Driveway parking, detached garage, south facing rear garden.

A beautifully presented and extended 1930’s three bedroom house with many character features, a wonderful large garden and situated in a great location within walking distance to the Town Centre and convenience store. VENDOR SUITED.

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BRANKSOME PARK | £1,750,000 Set just 500 yards from the sandy beaches and sea is this stunning home offering almost 4,000 square feet of outstanding well-planned accommodation. The property provides an ideal combination of contemporary features and traditional style finished to an exacting specification. No chain. Must be seen

BAITER PARK | £430,000

HECKFORD PARK | £375,000

A delightful and spacious, extended two bedroom town house set over two floors, offering spectacular views from Sandbanks to Poole Quayside and just a few hundred yards from Poole Harbour and Poole Town Centre.

A deceptively spacious, extended and beautifully presented, three bedroom, two reception room, Victorian detached family home, with a south westerly facing 40ft rear garden that catches the sun throughout the day. This impressive home has been modernised throughout.

POOLE | £325,00

BRANKSOME PARK | £635,000

POOLE | £265,000

A delightful and spacious, three double bedroom bungalow set on an elevated plot with a southerly facing garden, within 150 yards of the entrance to Bourne Valley Nature Reserve. This lovely home offers a generous kitchen/breakfast/diner room, and a generous lounge/diner.

An immaculately presented 3 double bedroom, 3 bathroom semi-detached townhouse with south facing garden, parking, balcony set in a private gated community in Branksome Park which has been designed in an Edwardian style with an Arts and Crafts theme in mind and is walking distance from Westbourne.

Situated within a short stroll of Poole Park and overlooking beautifully kept and maintained communal gardens, is this light and airy first floor, two double bedroom, south facing apartment with its own private balcony, garage and two permit parking spaces.

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WEST PARLEY | £900,000 An outstanding 3849 sq ft contemporary home which has been completely re-modelled, extended and rebuilt. This property has been finished to an exceptionally high specification and includes 4/5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a 31ft x 20ft kitchen/dining/day room, carriage driveway and a double garage.

LONGHAM | GUIDE PRICE £600,000

FERNDOWN | £600,000

A tastefully modernised and recently extended 5 double bedroom, three bathroom, three storey Grade II listed former farmhouse with a 60ft enclosed rear garden and detached single garage enjoying a pleasant and convenient semi-rural location.

A superbly positioned and recently modernised three bedroom, two reception room detached bungalow occupying a larger than average corner plot with a large south facing, private rear garden, single garage and generous off road parking sitting centrally on a plot which is approaching 1/4 acre.

LONGHAM | £495,000

STAPEHILL | £425,000

STAPEHILL | £475,000

A wonderful family home which has been extended to create incredibly versatile accommodation, offering four/five bedrooms, two/three reception rooms, two bathrooms, offroad parking, a large garage and a 90ft private rear garden backing onto farmland. Positioned on a very mature plot measuring 0.2 acre.

An extremely spacious and individual three double bedroom, three bathroom detached family home located in a gated mews style development with a double car port and a south facing enclosed garden. Backing onto the Castleman Trailway and located conveniently for both Wimborne & Ferndown.

A deceptively spacious and tastefully modernised four bedroom, two bathroom detached chalet bungalow, with a double glazed conservatory, 85ft private rear garden, single garage and generous off-road parking. Having direct rear access onto the Castleman Trailway.

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Gorgeous mature gardens, a sought-after location and extensive parking, are just a few features of this delightful detached family home. This fabulous family home further benefits beautiful mature gardens which extend to almost one quarter of an acre (0.22 approx), this fine home is centrally located and takes advantage of its elevated position and fantastic views toward the golf course.

A peaceful cul-de-sac position, ground floor annexe, extensive off road parking and private gardens, are just a few features of this extended detached family home. The current owners have owned and enjoyed their home for almost 30 years, extending and improving it as they went along. Choosing it because of the fantastic convenient location, and knowing it could grow as required with their family needs.

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A wonderful mature rear garden, plenty of parking and a detached garage, are just a few features of this stunning detached family home that sits well back from the road behind mature hedging and trees. This spacious property has recently been extensively modernised by the current owner, transforming it into a stylish and contemporary home.

A very sought-after and popular position, being with in the Hillview School catchment, off road parking and a garage, are just a few features of this delightful two bedroom family home. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is a lovely place to sit and unwind at the end of a busy day. It is enclosed by panel fencing with a full width paved sun terrace and well maintained lawn.

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A wonderful central position being just 800 metres from Bournemouth Square, space for visitors and underground parking, are just a few features of this fabulous top floor purpose-built apartment that comes with the benefit of a share in the freehold. The heart of this spacious apartment is the fantastic open plan kitchen/breakfast/living room enjoying superb elevated views over treetops

An incredible location in the buzzing heart of the town centre, allocated and a residue of a 10 year guarantee, are just a few features of this exceptionally stylish ground floor apartment. The property is positioned to the front of the development and has superb urban views from both the bedroom and the sitting/dining room.

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GROWING YOUR OWN SALAD With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s likely many of us will be preparing salads for lunches and as a side at family BBQs. This season at Haskins we’re encouraging you to grow your own salad leaves right from your window sill and enjoy its journey from plant to plate, in a matter of seconds. Pot-grown salad leaves can be cut back every few weeks to provide salad throughout the summer. These are widely known as ‘cut and come again’ salads, as the leaves will sprout again after being cut. When you harvest the young leaves, they are prevented from maturing and this will provide several harvests of leaves over the course of summer. We recommend harvesting leaves in the morning when they are at their freshest. Loose Leaf Lettuce is a super easy option to grow, needing only a few hours of sunlight to survive. Spinach is another good option for beginner gardeners. To keep your leaves healthy, it’s best to use a liquid feed formulated especially for fruit and vegetable plants. At Haskins, we stock a wide range of window boxes suitable for indoors, from £5.49. We would recommend placing a drip tray underneath their drainage holes. Small bags of John Innes No1 10L compost are ideal for small indoor boxes, available for £3.99. We sell a range of seeds and vegetable starter plants ideal for window sills and our salad seeds start from £1.99. You can tweet @HaskinsGarden for gardening advice or visit www.haskins.co.uk. Haskins has a centre in Ferndown, Dorset and also in West End, Southampton.

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Originally from Swanage in Dorset, Chris discovered his passion for food and cooking at a very young age. His career started at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin starred restaurant in the cosy French town of Ségos. Chris then worked alongside Chef Jean Christophe-Novelli for 10 years, rising through the ranks to become Group Head Chef and right hand man to Jean Christophe, winning Michelin stars and 5 Red stars throughout the Novelli empire, including Four Seasons Park Lane, Le Provence, Lymington, Maison Novelli and Les Saveurs, Mayfair. In 2003, Chris joined Stoke Park where he oversees all aspects of catering from the 3 AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant, Humphry’s to cooking for hundreds of people at Weddings, Events, Parties and of course the annual Boodles Tennis Competition. Alongside being a highly creative and flexible Chef, Chris is also well established in the industry for his Consultancy skills, Private Dining capabilities and Cookery Demonstrations. Chris will be hosting a chef demonstration on Sunday 22nd July at 2:00pm, at the Taste of South Festival, where he will be talking through his special hints and tips, whilst cooking up a storm. For more info and/or tickets to the Taste of the South festival (21st & 22nd July), simply head to: www.tastesouth.events. Until then, he has kindly given us two of his incredible recipes for you to try yourself at home. RECIPE: ROAST FILLET OF SEA BASS (SEE PAGE 136) As a nation, we don’t have enough fish and this dish is the perfect way to serve up a pescetarian storm at your next big do. Paired with a Black Cow vodka infused, cream sauce and a gathering of dainty shellfish this dish oozes elegance and packs a flavoursome punch too. RECIPE: THAI STYLE FISHCAKE (SEE PAGE 137) A fishcake is the perfect way to turn even the most sworn fish hater into a fan. Made with a host of vivacious spices and a distinctive Thai flavour this is not your average fishcake. Allow Chris to show you how to elevate a simple dish into an absolute winner with this delicious recipe.

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PENSION FREEDOMS IN ACTION & LOSSES REVISITED Today is a special day for me as I celebrate a milestone birthday. Finally I am eligible to buy a warden assisted apartment and settle down to see out what’s left of my days. I’m thinking that the marketing of these places may need reconsidering and I’m not sure the warden is there for you if you run out of wine at a dinner party! The other thing I can do from today of course is draw on my pension which seems very strange as I’m still surprised every morning when I look in the mirror and see my hair has gone. It’s still an open question as to whether the pension reforms which came into force a few years ago may be starting to affect the holiday property market? Over the years I’ve met many owners telling me that their holiday home is their pension, often saying that they didn’t want their money tied up so they couldn’t get at it if they need to and they had no faith in the financial services industry. Over the years the government has addressed some of these concerns by creating Sipps (self invested personal pensions) where you control how the money is invested and many institutions allow great flexibility in choosing funds but it has always been a defining principle that the only a quarter of the fund could be drawn on retirement, the rest must be used to provide an income. The 2014 budget produced a huge but very welcome surprise for the industry with George Osborne completely removing the restrictions on taking money out of your pension pot once you are 55 (this age limit will rise over time). This could mean that in future people will be more inclined to put the money into a pension than buy a holiday home but I suspect that there will be a far greater boost to the market from people either drawing

down or anticipating drawdown and using the money to fund a holiday home. As explained below losses from refurbishment and a high mortgage can be used to produce tax free income with one of the ways this could work being the use of a pension lump sum to clear off the mortgage. This has been made even more practical with the new arrangements giving lots of flexibility to take income from the property or the pension in the most tax efficient way. The devil is in the detail of course and the lurid headlines about pensioners buying Bugattis all fail to mention the crucial point that withdrawals above the normal 25% will taxed as income, inevitably pushing into the 40% band and maybe into 45%. Careful planning will be necessary. Despite the potential negatives I can foresee plenty of people withdrawing large sums to fund holiday property purchases or buying with mortgages to be paid off by a pension withdrawal as it’s an investment you can enjoy and over the last 20 years has probably been as good as any. It’s been a few years since the major changes in tax rules for furnished holiday lets which removed some of the best tax benefits including the ability to offset losses against other income and get a refund. This was a fabulous benefit for higher rate taxpayers, particularly those on PAYE with very little opportunity for tax mitigation. Nowadays losses can only be used against the same business, not even buy to let profit you might have, which means that even if you have no mortgage you are not likely to generate enough profit to use up the losses incurred by any major

renovations or in fitting and furnishing a new property. Of course many of our owners have mortgages which mean that they don’t make much of a profit or even lose money every year before any major expenditure so they are generating losses which can’t be used. This has not been affected by recent changes as the new rules restricting mortgage interest tax relief do not apply to holiday lets. These losses are not lost however! They are carried forward to the next year and continue accumulating forever until you make a profit on the property. Not much help you might think but actually at some point in the future this could allow you to earn tax free income from the property. Let’s imagine you bought a property for £400k with a £200k mortgage and spent £60k on renovations and £25k on furnishings and fittings. Add in mortgage interest other expenses and a limited rental income in the first year due to the work and you could easily end up with a loss of £100k for accounting purposes in the first year. This figure is carried forward to the next year and further losses are added and carried forward every year until there is a profit. It’s easy to see a situation where accumulated losses in 10 years time were 150k or more. The positive way of looking at this is that the first £150k of income from your holiday cottage will be tax freeyou may retire and use your pension lump sum to pay off the mortgage, sell another property or just knuckle down with the repayments but once the mortgage is much lower or paid off and as rental income rises profit will follow and you’ll be able to keep all of

it, even if you’re a higher rate taxpayer. This could form part of a retirement plan or fund activities when the kids have left home, as long as you keep the property or own any other holiday let the losses will be there to use forever. Finally with that in mind don’t forget it’s still worth maximising your losses• Travel expenses - all those business trips to oversee the work at 45p/ mile • Capital allowance claims on property purchase or subsequent purchases • Capital items such as furnishings are written down at 100% nowadays • If you can transfer any borrowing to the holiday let from your main home then do so • Subsistence - if you are on site for a few days overseeing work then you have to eat! Please note all this is just general comment and you should speak to your accountant or financial advisor for full information

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‘First time buyer’; never have the same three words caused so much delight and equally as much anxiety. Having recently taken the proverbial step onto the infamous property ladder, I wanted to share a little insight with those who are taking, or are in the process of taking, the same step.

person who can stay cool in the face of a flooded bathroom or a killermoth infestation, then good for you; if however, you’re like me and need a little point in the calm and collected direction, then please read on, as I attempt to solve some of the big-little issues of homeownership.

To be clear, I am no expert. Novice would be a more accurate description of my level of “property knowledge”, so don’t expect to find the words like ‘portfolio’, ‘wise investment’ or the dreaded ‘t’ word (tax) lurking in this article, and I won’t even muse on the phrase ‘hard Brexit’. This piece is a meto-you guide of all the things I wish I had known during my first property purchase. If I can help just one person from a mojito induced breakdown, surrounded by crushed Doritos and broken dreams (ah, memories), then I will have succeeded.

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fortuitous. So, the salesman convinces your significant other that that’s all you’ll need, but he hasn’t considered the wardrobe, or the tiny little cavity between the bathroom and bedroom and now you’ve got a luxurious looking silver rug and next to two leftover coffee coloured patches. All hope was lost, until my granddad (AKA The General) suggested we search for a spare cut-off from the same brand in local carpet stores and/or online and luckily enough, we found just enough! Of course, this part wasn’t made to measure, it was one long and thin piece, so a little DIY fitting was in order. To fill the space between the bathroom and bedroom, we carefully measured and divided the one large piece into two smaller parts that would fit the space. Next, we laid the pieces into place side by side, tightly fitting the outside of the pieces under the skirting board with a bolster chisel and a little pressure. To join the two pieces together, a laid carpet tape on the underside of one of the pieces, half under half exposed to glue to second piece to. Next, we laid down the second piece and applied pressure and it was pretty much seamless! Plenty of stores have cut-offs, and likewise some sell it on the net, so if you happen to come across a situation like ours, don’t waste your money on over ordering more carpet then you actually need. Words By Charlotte Williams

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Once inside you will discover well-proportioned and individual spacious living accommodation, which has been constructed to a superior standard. Each apartment will ensure you have contemporary style and superb craftmanship throughout. These sizeable and spacious apartments are currently being constructed to an extremely high standard throughout. Offering the best of both worlds, this location is close enough for easy access to local towns, yet far enough off the beaten track to offer both tranquillity and an enviable lifestyle. DUE FOR COMPLETION EARLY SUMMER 2018 Reservations Now Being Taken Please call Churchfield 01202 779911 to Register Your Interest.

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A SHORT TALE FROM MOVE ON SALES & LETTINGS...

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TALKING BUSINESS

BOURNE TO MOVE YOU If you’re new to the industry this may well be your first encounter with local company Bourne Lifts. The elevator industry is a tough nut to crack, especially for an independent company on the South Coast, but, with their combined 55 plus years of experience in the industry behind them and a very honest, genuine approach to everything that they do, Bourne Lifts has quickly made a name for itself as one of the leading elevator suppliers in the UK. We love getting to know the incredible businesses that make up our local community, so we thought we’d go and meet the guys over at Bourne Lifts to find out what makes them so special, and why leading corporations are going to them over the big dog competitors.

A DESIRE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY 5 years ago, Matt (Company Director and Owner) was working for an overseas lift company who asked him to set up and take charge of their UK Company. In his time with the brand he built lasting (and repeat) relationships off his own back, based solely off of his work ethic, and ability to deliver on promises. The business grew year on year, but Matt’s overseas partners wouldn’t listen to his input on investing back into the company to take it to the next level and be in tune with the UK market demands. Eventually, tired of not being able to do things how he himself (as a customer) would like to be dealt with, he decided to go at it on his own, and lo and behold Bourne Lifts was born 2013.

APPROVED INSTALLERS & QUALIFIED ENGINEERS Much like their approved suppliers, everyone that works under the Bourne Lifts umbrella has been specially assessed to ensure that they meet with their company values, ethics and standard of work. But more than this, the individual labourers who they employ must also meet their signature level of customer service; friendly, efficient and dedicated to the task at hand.

I have worked with Matt for a number of years on several of our projects. He is diligent, attentive and above all professional. I would have no reason not to recommend him to others and happily give him a reference. – MR DOMENICO MELITI, CEO, EMD MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Now five years down the road, Matt and his team are working with some of the biggest names in construction and development, providing topquality lift solutions to commercial and domestic premises, both locally and further afield. HONESTY, COMMITMENT & QUALITY Honesty, commitment and quality; and each is equally as important as the other. Matt’s upfront and honest approach to business is one of the main reasons that several clients followed him to his own company. On this point Matt says; “We were asked to work with an international construction company on Exeter university campus, after they’d been let down by another company. We put together a package and program that was completely transparent and the client really respected that”. Bourne Lifts make their customers a priority, which to them means

keeping them in the loop and delivering on promises made. We live in a world where commitments are so easily broken, so it’s refreshing to meet a team who do everything in their power to dispel that behaviour and make it a habit to go above and beyond what is expected. When it comes to quality, Bourne Lifts treat their role as suppliers with as much respect as if they were the manufactures themselves, and as such, only supply products that they can confidently put their name to. To ensure this level of quality, the team is constantly vetting their suppliers, by visiting them personally (which is often overseas) and inspecting their craftsmanship on previous projects.

Bourne Lifts specialise in elevators for private and commercial projects of all shapes and sizes. Their past undertakings have included the likes of high-end car showrooms, shopping centres, new developments, and now one 7-star hotel, as well as several domestic projects. Their range of high-quality suppliers enable Bourne Lifts to offer clients everything from standardised through to totally bespoke elevators, all of which comes with a 2-year guarantee.

For more information on bespoke lift installation, engineering and maintenance contact Bourne Lifts: t. 07808 813804 or 01202 582923 e. matt@bournelifts.co.uk w. www.bournelifts.co.uk

FOR SALE

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CHARMINSTER OFFERS OVER £200,000

BRANKSOME £139,950

A character two bedroom ground floor flat with modern kitchen, high ceilings, communal garden and parking in this sought after area / quiet road. A superb flat for the money! Contact us to arrange a viewing

A good sized one bedroom flat with garage for sale on Poole Road, close to both Branksome and Westbourne. The kitchen is modern, and the flat would make a great BTL or home. SOLD WITHIN DAYS - Can we help you sell?

“I have been using Fahren’s for many years- both renting out property and buying/selling. They are accessible and give sound advice. They are excellent examples of how letting and estate agents should conduct themselves.” - Philip

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BOURNEMOUTH £1150 PER MONTH

BOURNEMOUTH £450,000

A contemporary two bedroom flat situated in the town centre, only a short walk away from the beach and shops. It has underground parking and two bathrooms. Available start of August. Contact us to arrange a viewing.

A COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL investment of a retail shop and four bedroom maisonette above situated in the Triangle, a busy district of the town centre. Good returns and interesting prospect. Interested in finding out more?

Considering selling? Free market appraisal t. 01202 551 022 e. inf@fahren.co.uk Visit our website www.fahren.co.uk

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

THERMAL HOME INSULATION ProPERLA: Innovative Insulation We’ve all gotten pretty used to the concept of insulating our homes, not only for the primary concern of heating it, but equally so to save money on our bills and improve our enjoyment and the general longevity of our properties. Insulation has come in many different shapes and forms over the last 30 years, with cavity wall, earthwool and cladding among some of the most popular options, but as technology has improved experts have been seeking new, more efficient solutions for protecting our homes from the cold. With thorough research, several years of planning and testing, that solution has been perfected, in the form of an innovative product known as “ProPerla”.

WHAT IS PROPERLA? In short, ProPerla is a range of super hydrophobic (meaning excludes water molecules) coatings designed to reduce energy costs and protect your home. The two main products that Thermal Home Insulation specialise in are the ProPERLA Masonry Crème, and the ProPerla Water Repellent. Often we’re so concerned with the idea of proofing from the inside, but in reality, padding the free spaces between your walls, ceilings and/or doors can actually increase the likelihood of

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damp—a far worse problem than a chilly property in the long run. Porous building materials, such as natural stone and brick normally have good insulating properties as they have air filled cavities, which offer low thermal conductivity, but only when they are dry. ProPerla was invented to provide a weatherproof solution to not only insulation but equally for the rejuvenation and protection of a property’s exterior.

HOW DOES IT WORK? ProPERLA Masonry Crème creates an invisible insulation barrier for single skin buildings and those built with a cavity. It is also a popular solution to problems occurring with the brickwork or render of the property. Once this is applied, it can dry either completely invisible or you can have a colour applied, giving the property a whole new look.

COMMON HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS Most problems relating to the exterior of a property are caused by Mother Nature and are clearly visible, but there can be some problems such as damp that might not be so obvious and could be hiding away in the cavity of the walls. ProPERLA Masonry Crème, and ProPerla Water Repellent

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are the ultimate solutions to a host of common household troubles, such as spalling, efflorescence, cracks, moss, and of course the damp.

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ProPERLA insulation come with a 20-year manufacturer backed guarantee and runs a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee policy. This has ensured the fast growth of the company and will continue to ensure the growth of the company for many years to come.

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Tests have demonstrated that when ProPERLA Masonry Crème is applied to clay bricks, it slows down thermal heat loss by up to 76.83%.

If you are interested in finding out how Thermal Home Insulation can improve your property with the ProPERLA range, then get in touch with their friendly team: FOR MORE INFORMATION GET IN TOUCH ON T. 0808 169 5558 E. info@mythermalhome.co.uk W. www.mythermalhome.co.uk Image below: Weather conditions: Rain 3° celcus

MEET: THERMAL HOME INSULATION Thermal Home Insulation was founded in 2015, off the back of years of experience in a sister insulation business. Their expert team has over 25 years experience in domestic energy conservation and are incredibly knowledgeable in finding the very best home energy efficiency products available, for both performance and value. “We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, and as they are the foundation of the company, we always do our utmost to ensure all our customers are happy and confident throughout the entire process, and beyond.” — Seb, Owner, Thermal Home Insulation The initial process begins with a thermal home, at no cost to you, where their team of experts will check for any problems relating to the exterior of the home. After the

AFTER BEFORE inspection your surveyor will leave you with a full report and if any issues are found, will introduce and explain if/how ProPerla could solve some of those issues—both aesthetic and structural. They will also create a quote for you to consider, with an honest price that's valid for 12 months so that you can make an informed decision in your own time. If you do decide to go ahead, their customer service team will work with you to establish a date and times that work best for you to have

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Poole £2,350 pcm

Westbourne £650pcm

New Instruction. Spacious three Bedroom detached house, modern fitted kitchen/ diner, bathroom, lounge, garden and drive, garage. Close to Parkstone High street. Ideal family home.

Detached four bedroom, 3 reception home, unfurnished house with modern kitchen, study, double garage, 3 bathrooms, garage and being located in a sought after road of Poole. More urgently required in this area.

Contemporary top floor spacious studio apartment with modern white gloss kitchen and bathroom located between Westbourne and Town centre. More urgently required in this area.

Thinking of selling or letting?

Baiter Park £595 pcm

SA R Winton £410,000 Edgehill Road, four bedroom detached house located in popular area with fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room, off road parking, gas central heating, gardens. No forward chain!

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Modern ground floor studio apartment with garden located close to Poole and the water’s edge with fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and dressing room. More urgently required in Baiter Park.

This is your personal invitation to receive a free valuation of your property and to discuss all aspects of selling or letting your home with our local experienced sales and lettings teams. All our staff have a wealth of knowledge of the local area and would be delighted to spend time discussing a marketing package best suited to you

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Parkstone £1,265 pcm

Two Bedroom end of terrace house, lounge, neutral décor throughout, modern bathroom, garden with decked area and shed, parking, offered unfurnished.

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T LE TO Canford Heath £850 pcm

PLEASE CALL TODAY SALES Poole and Bournemouth sales@thackerandrevitt.co.uk 01202 7748999

Parkstone £279,950

LETTINGS Poole and Bournemouth lets@thackerandrevitt.co.uk 01202 748999

Branksome £124,950 IDEAL INVESTMENT. Ground floor garden apartment with double bedroom, neutral décor, open plan lounge kitchen, en suite shower room, approx. 990 years on lease, currently tenanted. Close to Tesco and LV.

Character three bedroom terraced house just off Ashley Road sold to cash buyer and offered with no forward chain. More urgently required in this area for ready and waiting buyers.

Branksome £395,000 Guide Price New Instruction: Thacker & Revitt are very pleased to be marketing this unique character property, located in the sought after area of Branksome. Walking distance to Branksome train station and the Redlandls retail park which includes John Lewis. Offered with landscaped gardens with sunny aspect. Entrance hall, Lounge with front facing aspect overlooking the garden, farmhouse style kitchen /diner with stripped wooden flooring and fitted cream coloured units with solid wood worktops. Feature conservatory with glass roof and marble ceramic tiled flooring and double doors opening into the cottage style rear garden, with decked area, railway sleeper borders. Arch leading through into further garden area with rear access lane providing further off road parking and hard standing with garden chalet. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a modern bathroom with white suite. This property would make an ideal family home.

Professional Standards and a Personal Service 478 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AD • 01202 748999 www.thackerandrevitt.co.uk • sales@thackerandrevitt.co.uk • lets@thackerandrevitt.co.uk

Contact us today to find out more about quality bathroom furniture, fixtures and fittings that will last for years. The Bath Works provides quality traditional, contemporary and modern bathrooms to suit all budgets. We also offer free on site surveys and design service. At The Bath Works showroom, our team abides by a reserved approach to product promotion, leaving you to happily peruse the showroom free of looming sales advisors. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not there to help, should you want some more information, we are only too happy to help, loaded with insightful product knowledge and of course the wisdom brought over from our past experience. If you have an up-coming project then get in touch with the team at The Bath Works, and let our friendly team help you shape your dream bathroom.

T. 01202 525211 E. sales@thebathworks.co.uk A. 823 Wimbourne Road, Bournemouth BH9 2BE OPENING HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 9.30am - 4pm

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COOMBE GARDENS REDHILL, SPACIOUS DETACHED HOUSE, HILL VIEW CATCHMENT, £330,000 A fully modernised Edwardian detached with OFF ROAD PARKING and a good size rear garden with patio and decking areas.

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OUTDOOR LIVING

MEET; BH GARDEN SOLUTIONS A Professional Landscape Garden and Maintenance Business With little glimpses of sunshine finally breaking through our recently erratic weather spell, it’s time we started turning our home improvement intentions to more alfresco territories. With this in mind, we spoke with the “all-thingslandscaping” experts, Chris and Matt (Owners) at highly rated BH Garden Solutions to find out more about their unique approach and how they have been transforming gardens in the local area for over 7 years.

A PEOPLE BUSINESS With Chris and Matt–possibly two of the friendliest business owners ever—at the helm it’s clear to see why so much of their customer feedback reflects their friendly, knowledgeable and professional approach. Having worked together before in what feels like a previous lifetime— managing a Windsurfing Centre abroad—the dynamic duo has years of prior customer service experience, which has trickled down into their now established landscape gardening business.

When they launched the company back in 2011 it started off as just the two of them, but now Matt and Chris manage a team of 10 talented individuals all of whom abide by the same ethos of putting customer service at the heart of the business. “Although we now have a larger team with multiple projects, Chris and I are a constant point of contact to clients throughout the process”, says Matt.

DEDICATION, QUALITY & CARE Chris and Matt started their business doing primarily maintenance work, small landscaping projects, now seven years down the line Chris, Matt and the team take on an array

“It’s so important to us that every one of our team are as approachable as they are knowledgeable”, says Chris, “We want our clients to be able to ask any member of our team questions and to feel as involved in their project as they want to be”, he continues. of landscape gardening projects— no one too big (and this includes commercial projects) or too small—as well as running the maintenance arm of their business. When asked what their company values are Matt explained, “Customer service, quality of work and communication. Communication is really important to us and we make a point of checking-in on projects on a daily basis. Ultimately, we want our clients and all involved, to be as informed as possible so that we create a high-level of trust, where they feel safe in the knowledge that they are getting exactly what they have asked for, with no hidden extras.”.

achieving this within your budget. But by breaking down the cost of each item we give clients the opportunity to dissect the project and make their own informed decisions, with the help and support of our knowledge and experience”, says Matt. If you would like to talk to BH Garden Solutions about any potential landscaping or garden maintenance project, if you have any questions or would just like to talk through some ideas, then don’t hesitate to get in touch for a friendly chat: t. 07919 370886 w. www.bhgardensolutions.co.uk e. info@bhgardensolutions.co.uk

FIXED QUOTES BH Garden Solutions always offer fixed quotes, with itemised pricing so that you have a completely transparent overview of exactly how your money is being spent. “It can sometimes be a real struggle to find the balance between what you want the finished results to look like, and

LOCAL EVENTS

SUMMERTIME IN HAMPSHIRE Enjoy summertime activities in the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park From outdoor theatre, bushcraft or learning an ancient skill, to science and sorcery, chocolate making and cellar door wine experiences. Take a break or day out in the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park (East Hampshire) and you could be enjoying a whole host of summertime events and activities that inspire and invigorate. Enjoy walking or cycling in some of the most breath-taking countryside, relaxing in a country garden, perhaps taking in some outdoor theatre or music, discovering the area's connections with literary greats like Jane Austen or Gilbert White or learning a new and unusual skill.

COUNTRY WALKING AND CYCLING Enjoy a selection of long distance, short or circular walks and cycles including the brand new Writers' Way and 6 literary walks. The Writers' Way celebrates authors from the area like Jane Austen who loved nature and the countryside around them. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the area's rolling hills and steep wooded valleys by taking hikes along trails like the Shipwrights Way or a real favourite — the Hangers Way, which gives a flavour of the area's trademark beech-clad hills. Cycling opportunities abound — whether you're up for something

strenuous or just a leisurely rural ride. Check out www.easthants.gov.uk/ visit-east-hampshire

COUNTRY HOUSES, MUSEUMS, GARDENS AND THEIR EVENTS The historic houses and gardens of East Hampshire are a real treat in summer. Enjoy the splendour of the National Trust's Hinton Ampner and Uppark — both elegant country houses with glorious estates stretching out to the South Downs countryside. At Hinton Ampner you can enjoy Summer Jazz (Sun 15 Jul & 12 Aug 12-3pm — normal admission charge only), outdoor theatre for all the family with performances of Dr Dolittle (Sat 18 Aug 6-8pm, adult £16 Child £8, book on tel: 0344 249 1895), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sat 1 Sept 7 -9pm, adult £16 Child £8, book on tel: 0344 249 1895), a Sherlock Holmes summer family trail (Sat 21 Jul - Sun 2 Sep 10am-5pm, suggested donation £1 per trail), plus a wonderful summer array of flowers in the garden including dahlias and over 90 varieties of roses on show (free guided walks every Tuesday in summer 2.15 - 3.15pm).

RIGHT: Watercress Line Day Out With Thomas BELOW: Uppark. Picture credit: National Trust

At Uppark take in outdoor theatre with The Merchant of Venice (Sun 1 Jul 6-8pm, adult £16, child £8, book on Tel: 0344 2491895) and The Pirates of Penzance (Sat 4 Aug 7-9pm, adult £16 child £8, book on tel: 0344 249 1895) as well as Music in the Garden in the form of jazz, blues, ragtime and popular dance music from the 1920s and 30s (Sun 8 Jul & 19 Aug 12noon-3pm) acoustic jazz (Sun 5 Aug 12noon-3pm) and brass band tunes (Sun 22 Jul 12noon-3pm). For full list of events over the summer months at both houses visit: www.nationaltrust. org.uk/hinton-ampner or www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-houseand-garden

At the eighteenth century ecologist, naturalist and writer Gilbert White's former home enjoy an outdoor theatre with a production of Oberon's Little Women (26 August 7.30pm), a Georgian Fair (4 and 5 August) and even a Dog Show (2 September free family event, normal garden admissions apply). More information

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The Fat Controller, enjoy Rusty's show full of fun and magic, ride behind Thomas and Diesel and much more! (4-12 August, Adults: £18, Child (215 yrs): £12, Child (under 2 yrs): Free, Family (2 adults and 2 children): £54, www.watercressline.co.uk/product. php/105/day-out-with-thomas. Also, why not join the engineering team to explore behind the scenes at the engineering hub at Ropley station? Learn more about the railways in days gone by and find out just what it takes to restore and maintain steam locomotives, including the great Canadian Pacific (more information: canpac.watercressline.co.uk/events). At the unique experimental archaeological site Butser Ancient Farm, at the Festival of Archaeology: Life in the Past, which kicks off a brand new summer season of Science and Sorcery with a range of archaeological and outdoor family activities (Tuesday 24 July, 10am-5pm. Standard entrance prices apply). More activities in the Science and Sorcery season include Awesome Earth with clay pottery, chalk carving, bread baking and more (31 July), Fearsome Fire with fire lighting, metalworking, cooking, candle making among other activities (7 August), Wonderful Water, where you can learn about aqueducts, herbal drinks, washing clothes and Roman latrines! (14 August) and Powerful Plants (21 August). And the finale to the season is a rather unique Beer, Bread and Bees Festival (27 August. All Science and Sorcery events are charged at normal entrance prices BELOW: View of East Meon from the South Downs in Hampshire

w w w. g i l b e r t w h i t e s h o u s e. o rg . u k . Jane Austen's House Museum will be celebrating the anniversary of the publication of Northanger Abbey and Persuasion this year. During the summer the focus is on Family, Friendship and Northanger Abbey with displays throughout the museum on the theme, reflected in both the novel and the lives of the Austen family. Book via www. janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk, or by calling Alton Community Centre Box Office on 01420 85057).

COUNTRYSIDE, HERITAGE AND HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS Transport yourself back in time to the 1940s at The Watercress Line steam railway. Enjoy unlimited train travel and mingle with civilian and military re-enactors, hop off at each station to explore period displays, music, dancing, vintage vehicles and stalls selling retro wares. Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and friends at A Day Out with Thomas. Experience a ride on a real steam engine, shake hands with

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and take place from 10am to 5pm). See website for details. For bookings and queries contact 02392 598838, admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk, or visit www.butserancientfarm.co.uk.

FOODIES ASSEMBLE! Visitors with a passion for food and drink will enjoy the area's summertime bounty of local produce and foodie events. Hattingley Valley Wines specialise in making sparkling wines using the traditional method. They will be running tours of their stateof-the-art winery and tutored tastings of their award-winning sparkling wines every Saturday throughout the summer. (Adults only, £15 per person. Dates can be found and booked online at: www.hattingleyvalley.co.uk). There is also a new initiative will be a ‘cellar door' experience programme involving Hattingley and the other six members of Vineyards of Hampshire. The vineyards will be opening their doors on set dates during the summer, allowing visitors to sample a range

ABOVE: Gilberts Games LEFT: Butser Ancient Farm weapons and warriors

FUN, SUN & CHILL Have a day out at Birdworld, the UK's largest bird park and enjoy some special events too. Try the 50 Days of Summer Anniversary Trail (16th July - Monday 3rd September) and a Minibeast Safari Week (13 August -17 August. For more information about these and other events and activities see the website birdworld.co.uk).

of tastings and chat to staff without the need to book onto a full vineyard/ winery tour. (Dates, times, maps and access information all available from www.vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk/ events) Vineyards of Hampshire will also be staging its annual wine festival, this year at Raimes Vineyards, Hinton Ampner, Alresford (22 July 12:00 4:30pm. More information from www. vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk/events). You can also learn to make chocolates like a professional at a Chocolate Craft Chocolate Making

LEFT: Butser Ancient Farm Science and sorcery; Butser Warrior Camp for Summer 18

workshop. Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques and all packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends (18 August. 10am-12.30pm or 2pm-4.30pm. Limited spaces available on both workshops — book now to avoid disappointment. Per person price: £59 Promotional Price: £99 for two. To book: email sales@chocolatecraft. co.uk, or call 01962 732731. For all 2018 dates see www.chocoChrislatecraft. co.uk/product-category/workshops.

Or you may enjoy a Summer Retreat at Champneys Forest Mere spa between July and September. Champneys health management retreats cover a wide range of health related issues, from Living with Type 2 Diabetes and gut health to weight loss, sleep and fertility related problems. Other Retreats include Fitness and Boot Camps, Detox, Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation as well as recreational activities such as Nordic Walking and Art of Swimming Workshops (combining the Alexander Technique and all four swimming strokes). Anyone attending Champneys retreats also have access to the fantastic Spa facilities including thalassotherapy pool, swimming pools, saunas, steam room, Jacuzzi and a choice of over 20 exercise classes and recreational areas as well as healthy and delicious meals. For full information and booking visit www.champneys.com. For further information about staying in the Hampshire part of the South Downs National Park, visit www. easthants.gov.uk/visit-east-hampshire

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£850,000 £850,000

AA stunning stunning barn barn conversion conversion formed formed around around a courtyard a courtyard setting, setting, formerly formerly farm farm outbuildings. outbuildings. The The property property offers offers character character throughout throughout with with a stunning a stunning garden garden backing backing onto onto paddock paddock land. land. EPR: EPR: DD 3 3

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Minstead Minstead

A beautifully A beautifully modernised modernised property property in aindelightful a delightful location location overlooking overlooking thethe open open forest, forest, with with paddocks paddocks split split into into three three areas areas and and in in total total thethe property property hashas approximately approximately 1.71.7 acres. acres. EPR: EPR: F F 4 4

£895,000 £895,000

A modern A modern family family residence residence setset at the at the endend of aofprivate a private cul-de-sac cul-de-sac within within easy easy reach reach of the of the village village andand train train station. station. The The property property is set is set in grounds in grounds of of approximately approximately 0.30.3 acre acre with with a delightful a delightful rear rear garden. garden. EPR: EPR: CC 4 4

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£375,000 £375,000

A wonderful A wonderful opportunity opportunity to to acquire acquire thisthis second second floor floor mansion mansion house house apartment apartment in ainhighly a highly sought sought after after building, building, offering offering plenty plenty of potential of potential to to further further extend extend into into a cavernous a cavernous loftloft space. space. EPR: EPR: GG 3 3

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Lymington Lymington

£650,000 £650,000

A split level Grade II listed Georgian apartment built A split level Grade II listed Georgian apartment built in in 1805 with tremendous charm character located in the 1805 with tremendous charm andand character located in the centre Lymington High Street. Grand elegant living centre of of Lymington High Street. Grand elegant living with high ceilings, fireplaces, sash windows views with high ceilings, fireplaces, sash windows andand views of of Georgian streets beneath. EPR: required. thethe Georgian streets beneath. EPR: NotNot required.

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£530,000 £530,000

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£525,000 £525,000

attractive 1930’s semi detached property a large AnAn attractive 1930’s semi detached property onon a large plot with planning permisison a double storey side plot with planning permisison forfor a double storey side single storey rear extension. The property benefits andand single storey rear extension. The property benefits from some period features, large south westerly facing from some period features, large south westerly facing garden a fantastic self-contained custom made garden garden andand a fantastic self-contained custom made garden pod with open plan lounge/kitchen area, shower room pod with open plan lounge/kitchen area, shower room sleeping areas. EPR: andand twotwo sleeping areas. EPR: D. D.

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Westbourne, Westbourne, Bournemouth Bournemouth £895,000 £895,000 A mid A mid 19th19th century century Grade Grade II listed II listed detached detached home home situated situated in an in an exclusive exclusive residential residential area area within within a short a short walk walk of the of the beach beach andand local local shopping shopping facilities. facilities. The The Lady Lady Wimborne Wimborne cottage cottage retains retains many many original original period period features features including; including; castcast iron iron fireplaces fireplaces andand original original doors doors andand windows. windows. EPR: EPR: NotNot required. required.

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Ashley Ashley Heath, Heath, Ringwood Ringwood OIEO OIEO £600,000 £600,000 AnAn immaculate immaculate detached detached bungalow bungalow located located in an in an established established andand sought sought after after residential residential area. area. This This desirable desirable home home hashas recently recently been been refurbished refurbished andand updated updated to exacting to exacting standards standards andand features features an an open open plan plan kitchen kitchen / dining / dining room room andand an an adjoining adjoining conservatory conservatory EPR: EPR: CC

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AnAn elegant elegant Grade Grade II listed II listed Georgian Georgian residence residence setset in in stunning stunning formal formal gardens gardens within within thethe private private country country estate estate of of Harbridge Harbridge Court, Court, across across thethe road road from from thethe Somerley Somerley Estate. Estate.

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This This individual individual home home comprises comprises many many character character features features including including high high ceilings, ceilings, sash sash windows windows and and flagstone flagstone floors floors and and offers offers impressive impressive accommodation accommodation throughout, throughout, in in particular particular - a-superb a superb drawing drawing room room and and lower lower ground ground floor floor with with “Barrel “Barrel vaulted” vaulted” ceiling. ceiling. EPR: EPR: Not Not required. required.

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Kingston, Kingston,Ringwood Ringwood AnAn impressive impressive character character house house setset in in beautiful beautiful private private grounds grounds of of approximately approximately ¾¾ of of anan acre acre and and located located in in a delightful a delightful rural rural hamlet hamlet near near to to Ringwood Ringwood town. town. The The property property is beautifully is beautifully presented presented throughout throughout and and over over recent recent years years hashas undergone undergone substantial substantial renovation renovation including including anan extension extension to to provide provide spacious spacious living living accommodation. accommodation.EPR: EPR: EE

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HOUSE ON TOUR...

A TRIP TO BUDAPEST They say life is a collection of moments, not things. So, in the spirit of this life-affirming advice I decided to book a surprise trip for my partner and me. I knew I didn’t want to venture too far for a short break, so I set my sites on Eastern Europe. I scanned through countless sites seeing what, and more importantly where, ticked the boxes. On my list was a moody boudoir with a contemporary chic feel, on a budget, plenty of local (preferably walking distance) sites and a cosy bars and restaurants for shelter from the cold. But the question still remained, where? After much searching I had pretty much ruled out the majority of countries south of the Baltic Sea, but I did find myself being drawn to one: Hungary, specifically Budapest. It seemed you could get some really stunning city centre accommodation at a fair price, there was plenty to see and cute looking eateries were a plenty. With that, the trip was booked and soon enough we were off.

ABOVE: Hungarian parliament, Budapest at sunset LEFT: Liberty Bridge, Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Daniel Olah on Unsplash)

Here’s a little guide to making the most of a short trip to Budapest.

WHERE TO STAY I really did my research in this department. Everyone always says, “if you’re only going to be spending a short time in your room, why does it matter?” well it does. I love the feeling of coming back to your room after a day of adventures and having that “aaaah” moment, when you unlock the door to reveal a gorgeous little home away from home. But I was up against a slightly restricted budget, which for the area wasn’t too tricky, but I saw what you could get for just a little more, it was a constant battle between being sensible and going all out.

In the end I decided upon Callas House Hotel; a beautifully restored art-deco café, with three renovated floors worth of stunning rooms. The rooms themselves go from studio, right through to premier suite, so I decided to settle (if you could call it settling) with a superior room, with balcony. The whole experience, from the affluent host at the front desk, to the quality and splendour of our room was absolutely faultless. Don’t get me wrong; this is not an ultra-modern hotel, but rather a lovely example of handcrafted contemporary style, and I loved it. Other fantastic options include the quirky design hotel Pest-Buda, which is actually located within the grounds of the Castle District, or for something that little bit special you’ll want the Boscolo Budapest, Autograph Collection; a luxury hotel part of a subsidiary brand by Marriott.

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SOAK IT UP Budapest was built of a series of around 125 natural hot springs, the likes of which were taken advantage of by two major rules. Firstly, the Romans—huge fans of high-society tub time— and then the Turkish, who reigned over Budapest for over 150 years and are equally famed for their ritualistic bathing methods, or ‘Hammam’ as it’s traditionally known. During our trip, we decided to pay a visit to the undeniably beautiful Szechenyi Spa Baths. Once no more

than a warm well in the ground, the now canary coloured Neo-baraque palace was built to meet the growing demands of ceremonial bathing society, and the traditions stuck. It is an amazing experience (particularly in the Winter) to bathe in the soothing hot waters and feel your worries bubble away. A must do experience, even if only for an hour. BELOW: Budapest, Hungary (Photo by Daniel Olah on Unsplash) BOTTOM OF PAGE: Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest, Hungary (Photo by Mika on Unsplash)

TAKE IT IN The streets are lined with some of the most beautiful examples of Neo-classical and Neo-baroque architecture you will ever encounter. Grand stone buildings, ornate fountains and bronze statues are a plenty, making for fairy tale scenery wherever you look. But it’s not all beautiful facades; in fact, Budapest is home to some of the most heartwrenching and poignant events in WW2. But whether it’s history or culture you’re after, here are some of my own personal must-sees: • • • • • • • •

Buda Castle Fisherman’s Bastion Hungarian Parliament Chain Bridge Hosök Tere (Heros Square) Danube Promenade St. Stephen’s Basilica Central Market Hall

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I’M HUNGARY Hungarian culture is famous for its rich, comfort food. There’s one prolific thing you need to know to understand so many of their most treasured dishes and that is; paprika. Paprika first arrived in Hungary with the Turkish Settlers in 1526, and it quickly became an integral part — if not the foundation — of much of their cooking. Now that you know this, here are a few key dishes you absolutely must try (the likes of which will almost definitely have a trace of paprika): 1. Goulash A rich stew usually containing beef (sometimes veal or pork), carrots, potatoes, spices and of course paprika. It’s often served with pasta, sour cream and chopped parsley. RIGHT: Liberty Bridge, Budapest, Hungary (Photo by Daniel Olah on Unsplash) BELOW: Street Food Karavan Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (Photo by Stanislav Rabunski on Unsplash)

LEFT: Szimpla Kert, Budapest, Hungary (Photo by Liam McKay on Unsplash)

2. Fisherman’s Soup A flavoursome broth made with mixed river fish (e.g. carp, catfish, perch or pike) and lashings of hot paprika that give it that rich orange colour. 3. Lángos What’s not to love about deep fried dough, cheese and sour cream? This moreish (and utterly sinful) dish was my absolute favourite on our travels, and was pretty much everywhere we looked. One last thing to bear in mind about Budapest is its lively street food scene, particularly during the summer months, and likewise during the Christmas market season (9th November-1st January). Head to the Jewish Quarter to explore the amazing ruin bars and foodie alcoves. 80

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“Lovely helpful people. I fully recommend.“ “Brown and Kay have been fantastic so far. Our previous letting management was shocking to be polite. Every email required phone calls to chase and minor issues would take weeks to get someone to even look at it but in the space of a day Kim has got it sorted and I’m waiting for an engineer to contact us. Very impressed!” “Excellent service as always from the Brown and Kay team. Kim is indeed excellent Thank You.”

DISCOUNTED MANAGEMENT FEE’S ON ALL NEW FULLY MANAGED PROPERTIES! Along with this offer you can be confident that you can take a step back and leave managing your property to us. Please come in or call us and speak to one of our experienced lettings team for more information.

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WEST CLIFF | £480,000

BRANKSOME PARK | £595,000

• Superbly presented garden apartment • Original features • 2 Bedrooms, 19’ lounge • Large south facing rear garden • Stunning feature bay windows • Allocated parking, no chain

• 3 Double bedroom top floor aptment • En-suite to master • South facing balcony • Double garage • Sitting room & dining room • Share of freehold

ALUM CHINE | £230,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £159,950

• Two bedroom apartment • Lounge with bay window • Newly decorated, new carpets

• GFCH, double glazed, no chain • Mod kit & appliances, parking • Walking distance to beach

• Extremely well presented • 1 Bedroom grd floor apartment • 15’ Kit/diner, 15’ lounge

• Upgraded shower room • Excellent buy to let/FTB • No chain, must be seen

BRANKSOME PARK | £220,000

STURMINSTER MARSHALL | £330,000

• 2 Double bedroom apartment • Large lounge with balcony • Bathroom with window

• Three bedroom det house • Cloakroom, lge & dining area • Fitted kitchen, dble glazing

• Pleasant outlook • Double glazing • No chain, garage

• Gas fired central heating • Garage, newly laid driveway • Lovely rear garden/patio

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• An exceptionally spacious family home enviably located on a private road

• 5 First floor bedrooms, master with an en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes

• A pleasant front garden and driveway which provides access to the integral double garage

• Large family bathroom with 5 piece suite

• The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and a separate WC

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• The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with an attractive paved area • Offered to the market with no forward chain

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01202 544666

GUIDE PRICE £700,000

EPC: D

NO CHAIN

BOURNEMOUTH, MEYRICK PARK

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01202 544666

EPC - C

£280,000

goadsby.com • Almost brand new 5 bedroom home just moments from the beach and Canford Cliffs Village • Tranquil cul-de-sac position and built to exacting standards • Spacious kitchen/family room, separate living room

• 5 Bedrooms, 2 en-suites • South facing patio and garden - ideal for dining after a stroll along the beach!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

• Homes like these rarely come to the market so view quickly!

EPC: B

CANFORD CLIFFS 01202 701616

£1,275,000

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goadsby.com goadsby.com • Deceptively spacious 3 bedroom detached house on corner plot

• A 3 bedroom detached ‘Scandia Hus’ style bungalow in far reaching views

• Situated in a popular residential location close to town and beach

• Open plan living accommodation with wood-burner and Purbeck stone surround

• Kitchen, sitting room, dining room, sun room, shower room

• Family bathroom, shower room, utility, sauna, private aspect, no forward chain

• Detached garage, driveway with parking for several vehicles

• Garden approximately ½ acre with double garage/workshop and gravelled driveway

POTENTIAL IN ABUNDANCE

EPC: D

NORTH SWANAGE 01929 425055

£525,000

COUNTRYSIDE HARMANS CROSS 01929 425055 VIEWS

EPC: F

O.I.E.O £575,000

• A 4 double bedroom detached chalet style family home

• 4 Bedrooms with en suite to master bedroom

• Boasting generous sized light and airy accommodation throughout

• Double garage and off road parking

• Off road parking and integral garage and beautiful private mature rear garden • Located in quiet and highly popular culde-sac with no onward chain

SPACIOUS DETACHED FAMILY HOME

EPC: D

WEYMOUTH 01305 831831

£365,000

• Wooded outlook to the rear with Crane Valley golf course beyond • UPVC double glazing and gas central heating

WELL PROPORTIONED DETACHED FAMILY HOME

EPC: C

VERWOOD 01202 827333

£475,000

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FOR OVER 60 YEARS

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• A modern detached family home • 2 Bathrooms in addition to downstairs WC • Gas fired central heating and double glazing • 19’ Living room and separate dining room

DETACHED FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO POTTERNE PARK

VERWOOD 01202 827333

EPC: C

£335,000

• Offering 2 double bedrooms • Secluded and well maintained rear garden • Modern finish throughout • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac • Within walking distance of many woodland walks and Ferndown Forest Golf Club

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

EPC: E

FERNDOWN 01202 895511

O.I.E.O £350,000

• Extremely spacious individual non estate residence • Superb kitchen with integrated appliances • Stunning dining room with vaulted ceiling • 4 bedrooms and en suite

VILLAGE LOCATION

EPC: C

FORDINGBRIDGE 01425 656666

£475,000

• Secure lift service directly into this penthouse apartment • Large sitting/dining room and modern fitted kitchen • 3 Bedrooms, master benefitting from ensuite shower room • 2 Allocated parking spaces and exceptionally large balcony

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED PENTHOUSE APARTMENT

BOURNEMOUTH 01202 544666

EPC: B

OIEO £325,000

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FOR OVER 60 YEARS

• Located in the highly sought-after village of Winterbourne Steepleton

• A bright & airy 3 bedroom bungalow, lounge, dining hall

• Boasting larger than average living accommodation is this 3 bedroom chalet bungalow with plenty of potential

• Kitchen/breakfast room, utility, ground floor bedroom & bathroom

• Benefiting from a large double garage with additional off-road parking • Beautiful gardens overlooking the local countryside

POTENTIAL IN ABUNDANCE

EPC: D

DORCHESTER 01305 264500

£425,000

• 2 First floor bedrooms & 2 en-suites, garage & parking • Enviable location, just yards from the beach & the Head

CHALET YARDS FROM THE CLIFF TOP

HENGISTBURY HEAD 01202 434300

EPC: C

£575,000

• Well presented in good school catchment area and close to amenities

• Modern development with secure underground parking

• Lounge, dining room & sun room, kitchen, cloakroom

• Luxury Open-Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room

• 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, parking for 2 cars, good sized sunny aspect rear garden • Early viewing advised

DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

EPC: D

POKESDOWN 01202 434300

£385,000

• Balcony boasting town views • 2 Double bedrooms, master with en-suite shower room

TOWN CENTRE LIVING WITH VIEWS

BOURNEMOUTH 01202 544666

EPC: B

OIEO £310,000

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FOR OVER 60 YEARS

• A well-presented 4/5 bedroom chalet bungalow.

• Spacious family home in sought after location

• Offering versatile accommodation, a good sized kitchen/breakfast

• 4 Good size bedrooms and recently modernised family bathroom

• Located to nearby schooling and amenities.

• Corner plot with private garden wrapping around the property

• Includes modern bathroom, driveway parking for several parking

• Single garage and off road parking for 2 cars

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BROADSTONE OFFICE 01202 692145

EPC: D

£600,000

• Large detached residence with an annexe the size of a 1 bedroom flat • Modern finish throughout • Stunning flat garden with patio and lawn areas • Situated in one of Queens Park’s most prestigious locations

HOUSE WITH ANNEXE

EPC: C

QUEENS PARK 01202 859966

£675,000

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

EPC: D

BROADSTONE FRINGE 01202 692145

£385,000

• A beautiful 4 bedroom family home situated in Lulworth Avenue • Offering modern and spacious accommodation • Balcony off the master bedroom with sea views • Spacious open plan kitchen/diner with sunny rear garden • Large driveway and situated opposite Hamworthy Beach

STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH SEA VIEWS

EPC: D

HAMWORTHY 01202 673375

New Price £775,000

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01202 550000

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Handmade Pie Shop – Nr Christchurch

• Victorian townhouse B&B • 11 bedrooms (all en-suite) & spacious owners apartment • Established trading pattern • EPC: E

01202 550110

Unit 8 Victory Close, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne • 6,069 sq ft • End terrace business premises • 50:50 style premises • 11 allocated parking spaces • EPC: D

FREEHOLD £520,000 + VAT

RETAIL

01202 550165

149 Alder Road, Poole

• Attractively presented unit • Established and growing clientele • Suit couple/ partnership • EPC: D

CONTEMPORARY DÉCOR £699,500

INDUSTRIAL

01202 550000

£29,950 LEASEHOLD

OFFICE

01202 550200

Ground Floor, 8 Trinity, 161 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth • 1,337 sq ft • Refurbished office suite • 4 car-parking spaces • Substantial rent reduction available in first year of term • EPC: D

LEASEHOLD £22,500 P.A.X

• A5 retail premises • Two bedroom flat above • Fronting busy thoroughfare • EPC: E

FREEHOLD £250,000

INVESTMENT

01202 550123

Unit B, 418-424 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth • High street retail investment • Net income £43,000 p.a.x • Entire property let to Bonmarche for 10 years from 19/08/17 • EPC: E

FREEHOLD £595,000 + VAT

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BAITER PARK 01202 686555

BOURNEMOUTH 01202 544644

BRANKSOME PARK 01202 767610

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East Cliff Location

Stunning Home

• 2 bed end terrace family home available unfurnished • Patio garden and allocated parking space

• Spacious 1 bedroom top floor apartment • Offered unfurnished with underground parking • EPC Rating: Band D

• Spacious 3 bedroom house with garage & parking • Offered unfurnished with private patio & 2 bathrooms • EPC Rating: Band C

• EPC Rating: Band D

AVAILABLE AUGUST | £925 PCM

AVAILABLE JUNE | £675 PCM

AVAILABLE AUGUST | £1,950 PCM

BROADSTONE 01202 692145

FERNDOWN 01202 895511

HOLT, WIMBORNE 01202 848984

Sought After Location

Recently Refurbished

Quiet Village Location

• Bright & neutral 4 bedroom house • Offered unfurnished with driveway parking & garden • EPC Rating: Band E

• Large 3 bedroom semi-detached house

• 3/4 bedroom bungalow on a large plot

• Offered unfurnished with garden, driveway and garage

• Ample driveway parking, double garage & garden

• EPC Rating: Band D

• EPC Rating: Band E

AVAILABLE END JULY | £1,450 PCM

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SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD 01202 848984

SOUTHBOURNE 01202 432188

SWANAGE 01929 425055

Views Across Open Farmland

Close to the Beach

Private Patio

• Spacious 5 bedroom farmhouse with a wealth of character & large surrounding garden • 4 reception rooms, AGA & ample driveway parking • EPC Rating: Band D

• Modern & spacious 2 bedroom apartment • Offered unfurnished with allocated parking space • EPC Rating: Band D

• Well-presented 2 bedroom apartment with parking • Offered unfurnished & with a recently redecorated interior • EPC Rating: Band D

STUNNING RURAL LOCATION | £1,900 PCM

AVAILABLE NOW | £850 PCM

AVAILABLE JULY | £700 PCM

WAREHAM 01929 555400

WESTBOURNE 01202 767610

WEYMOUTH 01305 831800

Recently Redecorated Throughout

Modern & Well Presented

Lovely Village Location

• Well sized 3/4 bedroom house

• Lovely 2 bedroom apartment

• 3 bedroom end of terrace

• Close to the train station with links to London

• Offered unfurnished with allocated parking

• Offered unfurnished with parking & garage

• EPC Rating: Band E

• EPC Rating: Band C

AVAILABLE NOW | £1,100 PCM

AVAILABLE AUGUST | £850 PCM

AVAILABLE END AUGUST | £925 PCM

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IS YOUR PROPERTY PROTECTED AGAINST FRAUD? Your property is probably the most valuable asset you own. That’s why it’s important you do whatever you can to protect it from the risk of fraud. Property fraud happens in many ways, but typically a fraudster will impersonate a homeowner and forge documents to try to persuade Land Registry to transfer the title into their name. They then either sell the property or use the property to raise a mortgage from a bank – and disappear with the money. There is an increased risk of fraud when • your property’s mortgage has been paid off • your property is empty or you’re letting it • an owner is spending time abroad or absent • the owner is infirm or in a nursing or care home • a relationship breaks down There have been cases where tenants have changed their names by deed poll to the owners name and then sold the property. A recent case where a man in his late 20s was jailed in London for using somebody else’s £1m house as collateral for a £525,000 mortgage.

SHELINA PERMALLOO MasterChef Winner 2012, Author and Restaurateur After winning MasterChef, Shelina worked in various London-based restaurants. Her first book Sunshine on a Plate contains recipes inspired by Mauritius and her second book The Sunshine Diet was inspired by her love of world cuisine with a healthy angle. Shelina opened her first restaurant “Lakaz Maman” in Southampton in April 2016. “I don’t think that saying could sum it up any better. Since winning the show in 2012 I’ve been fortunate enough to get involved with so many food related projects, it’s the first question that I get asked and thought I’d just show you the type of activities I’ve been involved in and the type of opportunities that you are exposed to after winning a show like MasterChef.” —Shelina Permalloo

Land Registry have stopped hundreds of fraudulent applications on properties worth millions and have a dedicated fraud team and work closely with the police and other agencies to reduce the risk of property fraud. You can sign up to get property alerts if someone applies to change the register of your property, for example if someone tries to use your property for a mortgage. This won’t automatically block any changes to the register but will alert you when something

As a local Hampshire girl Shelina is so excited to get involved in the Taste of the South festival showcasing some of her delicious Mauritius street food as seen in her restaurant Lakaz Maman in Southampton. Shelina will be hosting a chef demonstration on Saturday 21st July at 2:30pm, at the Taste of South Festival, where she will be talking through and cooking authentic Mauritian dishes for you all to enjoy. Until then, she has kindly given us two of her incredible recipes for you to try yourself at home.

changes so that you can take action. You can get alerts for up to 10 properties - there’s no fee. You can do this by visiting https://propertyalert.landregistry.gov.uk/ If you’re worried you may be the victim of property fraud, contact Land Registry immediately. You should also get legal advice and contact the police. For more information please go to http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/property-fraud.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO RENT, SELL, BUY OR INVEST THEN TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ADVERT ON PAGE 61. Have a good week! Sharon If you would like a friendly, no obligation chat regarding buying, selling, renting or investing in property, then please Email sharon@moveon.biz or telephone 01202 711169. 104

RECIPE: GINGER KEY LIME PIE (SEE PAGE 138) Sweet, sharp and aromatic; this is the perfect dessert to have after a heavily spiced meal. With a base of spicy ginger snap biscuits and lashings of citrus infused creamy this pie is an absolute must over the summer, and super easy to make. RECIPE: CHAI TIRAMISU WITH VANILLA & RUM (SEE PAGE 139) Layered with traditional sponge fingers, Mauritian rum and chai tea, this alternative tiramisu is an exotic take on a classic Italian dessert. A must try for summer soirees and post family feasts—particularly after spicy meals! More recipes are available on her website at www.shelinacooks.com or see Shelina in the flesh at the Taste of the South festival on the 21st July. Head to: www.tastesouth.events for more info and tickets. Taste of the South will be held at Chapel Gate, by Bournemouth Airport over the weekend of July 21-22 and will showcase the South’s top talent in food, drink, art and culture.

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CUSTOM CREATIONS A firsthand account This time last year, I interviewed Custom Creations for the first time. Blown away by their obvious passion and gorgeous examples of previous work, I decided that when it came to replacing my own wardrobes, that they were the ones to call. So, in the hopes of finally transforming our walk-in, we invited the talented team at Custom Creations to design, build and fit a tailor-made unit that could give us the storage we so desperately needed.

A LITTLE BACKGROUND… My significant other and I bought our very first home late last year; a charming semi-detached 1930’s build, full of character– and plenty of flaws so we’ve learnt. Never the less, we love our house, but to say that it lacks in appropriate storage would be an

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incredible understatement. What our estate agent called a ‘walk-in’ I have since more appropriately termed a ‘step-in’; a step-in that has no form of shelving, no rail, no thing. So, having previously learnt of their incredible work writing about them in our magazine, I asked Custom Creations if they could solve our storage problem with a custom-made solution.

STEP ONE: ASSESS AND DESIGN Our experience began with a home visit from James, who – before anything – sat down with us whilst we explained our needs. The next step was a visit to the closet itself. We watched as James meticulously measured each and every crevice, taking through notes along the way. The final step was my favourite part,

picking the colours and finishes, much to my partner’s dismay. We shook hands and the visit was over, now we had to wait to receive the designs in the post. It was like waiting for Santa Claus, only it was actually a wardrobe, but our excitement was all the same.

unit, our eyes were opened to all of these new possibilities, and all within our budget. We previously looked at each other – having compared the extortionate cost of a high-street furniture company – and agreed; “where do we sign?”…

The designs arrived little more than a day or so later and our excitement was amplified. We couldn’t quite believe all that had been included into the design – ideas we had never even considered. Shoe storage, two tiered hanging, an adjustable shelving

ASSEMBLY DAY Between the initial consultation and the day of installation, I was invited down to the Custom Creations showroom (in Verwood) to handpick the final colours, finishes and fittings for our wardrobe doors. I was greeted

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by Jo (co-owner and all-around lady in charge), who took my through my various options. I think she ought to win an award for patience having to deal with my indecisiveness, not that she let it show, as she remained only too happy to help throughout the entirety of this project – in person and via the many emails. Sure enough assembly day arrived and true to his promise our fitter ‘Dan’ showed up bright and early. It can be a slightly daunting experience inviting a tradesperson into your home – especially when you’re going to be spending a couple of days with them – but Dan was marvellous; a cheery, flat out friendly guy through and through and meticulous in getting the job right. By the end of the fitting it was like having another member of the family.

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Family run business As the project was coming to an end we did stumble into a small hurdle. You might recall I mentioned we have a fairly old house with plenty of quirks, one of which was the wonkiness of the original door frames, meaning that when the new wardrobe doors went on, they didn’t quite meet. Hardly anyone’s fault, but Custom Creations’ owner Simon wasn’t going to settle for anything less than perfect and so, he immediately got onto building two new doors. Within a week he personally came over to fit the new doors. I watched as he methodically checked and tweaked all of the fittings, to ensure that the door hung in the perfect place – the two doors seamlessly aligned, and meeting in the centre.

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THE END RESULT My partner and I couldn’t be more thrilled with our brand new walk-in wardrobe. It has not only given us more storage, but it’s finally given us space back elsewhere to improve our home and general day-to-day use of it. Now the real question remains; what can you do for us next Custom Creations? Wardrobes / Lounge and Media Units / Angled Units / Home Offices / Storage Solutions for every room By Charlotte Williams

Call 01202 823231 to book your free, no-obligation design consultation

www.customcreations.furniture Showroom open hours: Mon - Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 2pm | Sun: By appointment Unit 1, Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, BH31 6YS

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GET THE SOHO HOUSE LOOK

Soho House Retail: Kettner’s Townhouse Named after the borough it was born into, the original members club opened its doors for the first time in London’s Soho, back in 1995. Now, the iconic Soho House fleet has 20 (and counting) exclusive residences, in the chicest locations around the world, known for their distinctive decorative mix of “grit and glamour”1. Each location boasts it’s own unique identity, but the aura is very much the same: an eclectic blend of contemporary luxury, with vintage flourishes. Members and visitors have always remarked on the décor, and after countless requests to spill the beans on where to find their signature adornments, the powers at be decided

to open their own line of Soho-esque homewares — giving homeowners the chance to style their properties in the same style as the iconic members clubs. They first debuted their line of home goods at the end of 2016, and to our delight they have continued to produce new collections since. With that, we welcome their latest line, “The Kettner's Collection”. Along with a few ways in which you can create the Soho house look for yourself at home. LEFT, RIGHT & BELOW: Copyright Soho House Kettners Townhouse Restaurant

DO LAYER PATTERNS All too often we’re afraid of mixing our patterns, but in this instance, it’s time to throw out the rulebook. Patterns are to be treated in the same way as colours, layering different prints, styles and textures against one another to add contrast and intrigue. The trick to maintaining balance amongst the topsy-turvy is to break up patterns with block colours. The rule is not necessarily a block for every pattern, it might be less an equally sized block of colour, as much as a simple border that breaks things up, much like the frame on a headboard, the marble top on a side table or the edging of a cushions — small little interruptions that bring a very eclectic look together seamlessly. ABOVE: Soho Home Molina Dining Chair With Arms, William Morris fabric, Dark Wood, £425.00 (Available from www.sohohouse.com/soho-home)

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ABOVE: Soho Home Emilia Table Lamp, £120; Soho Home Catalina Table Lamp Yellow, £145 (Available from www.sohohouse.com/ soho-home) RIGHT & BELOW: Copyright Soho House Kettners Townhouse Room

STYLIST’S NOTE “This collection comes straight out of their Romilly Street members club, Kentter’s Townhouse. Famed for its gorgeous Edwardian architectural features and 150 year old litany of famous guests, including Edward VII (and his alleged mistress, actress Lillie Langtry) Sir Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde and Bing Crosby.” - Victoria Williams, Lifestyle Editor

INJECT COMPLIMENTARY ACCENT COLOURS Accent colours are a perfect way to inject character into otherwise neutral schemes. In most cases one shade or hue will be used in different ways throughout the space, but in this case (much the same as patterns) we’re incorporating multiple accents to create a more interesting look, and doing so with modish complimentary colours.

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LEFT: Soho Home Sofia Footstool, Ochre Velvet, £495; Soho Home Manette Bedstead, Green Velvet, Double, £1,795 (Available from www. sohohouse.com/soho-home)

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You’re probably fairly familiar with the basic complimentary colours — even I only on some subconscious level, based on distant memories from school art class — particularly those dead opposite one another on the colour wheel. But to recreate a Kettner’s feel, try shifting your focus from the distinct, primary colour borders and look a little more between the lines; less red and green, more salmon and olive, and likewise not blue and orange but copper and periwinkle. And so on and so forth...

STYLIST’S NOTE “This collection is very much a nod to 19th century, brought up to modern day style, with modern day influence. It’s a perfect example of the look so many designers crave to re-create; a blend of the old and the new, in perfect harmony. ” - Victoria Williams, Lifestyle Editor

MIX A RICH ARRAY OF TEXTURES

ABOVE: Soho Home Adeline Square Cushion, Cream, £145; Soho Home Lillie Cushion, £165; Soho Home Adeline Square Cushion, Dusky Pink, £145 (Available from www.sohohouse.com/ soho-home)

From the restaurant to the rooms, Kettner’s oozes lavishness, much of which is due to its abundant collection of luxury materials. Whilst each room has its own unique blend of textures and fabrics, you can bet to see at least one sample of velour, countless high thread count linens, robust leathers, and rich mahogany. The likes of which convey extravagance without a single diamond or ruby in sight. When putting this theme together in your own home, bear these fabrics/materials in mind — along with some of your own elaborations — to create a comparable, luxury feel. Words by Charlotte Williams . www.sohohouse.com/soho-home

ABOVE: Soho Home Rizzo Sofa, Orange Velvet, £2,995; Soho Home Torassa Chair in Pebble Wool, £2,495 (Available from www.sohohouse.com/ soho-home) RIGHT: Copyright Soho House Kettners Townhouse Room (Available from www. sohohouse.com/soho-home)

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BEACHSIDE CAFÉ GETS NEW LOOK THANKS TO BROADVIEW Dorset shading specialists Broadview recently designed and installed a Sunrain outdoor structure for Bayside Cabin, a beachside café in Gosport, Hampshire. Having seen a previous Broadview installation for another hospitality business along the South coast, the owners of Bayside Cabin in Stokes Bay approached the Poole-based team for a similar structure that would offer them increased seating, as well as a unique and flexible space that could

be hired out for weddings, parties and private functions. Following an on-site consultation, the Broadview design team recommended a bespoke Sunrain structure to give them the look and feel of a marquee. Measuring 12 metres x 10 metres and boasting a fully retractable roof that retracts back to a high centre point to give the illusion of a marquee, the space has not only provided increased covers on a daily basis with the option of

AL Fresco dining on fine weather days but also a perfect space for weddings and special events. Integrated LED spotlights with dimmable function were also installed to give the space a bespoke ambience and personality for use during evening celebrations. The owners of Bayside Cabin are thrilled with their new additional space and the project has become a showcase for Broadview to show other hospitality businesses just what can be achieved with an outdoor structure.

Broadview’s commercial division designs, supplies and installs a wide range of interior and exterior shading, and graphic solutions for commercial clients. Working with a broad range of commercial clients including hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafes, retail outlets, offices and schools, Broadview have built an enviable reputation as being one of the leading bespoke outdoor shading solution providers in the country.

FOR A FREE QUOTE CONTACT THE BROADVIEW SHADING TEAM TODAY ON: t. 01202 679012 e. sales@broadview.co.uk w. www.broadview.co.uk a. 57 Hatchpond Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0JZ

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INTRODUCING ‘HAMPTON DECKING’

REVOLUTIONARY DECKING FOR YOUR HOME Hampton decking is the domestic arm of Mayfield – a local business established in 1989. Mayfield first introduced ultra-low maintenance decking products to the caravan sector. Since then, the desire for such decking has become the norm, with busy homeowners across the nation crying out for a hassle-less solution. As the demand grew for domestic customers, Mayfield decided to turn their attention to a totally new branch of the family tree, and just like that, Hampton Decking was born to meet the needs for qualitative, aesthetically pleasing, – and above all – low maintenance decking. In an effort to find out more about this pioneering local business, we spoke with Mike Jarmey, Managing Director, Mayfield Group & Hampton Decking Ltd.

What makes you unique? “Over many years we have supplied a variety of plastic and composite decking products, drawing on our experience to know what works and what doesn’t. We are in control of our own manufacturing throughout our production plants (London, Derby, Birmingham and Swindon), controlling which materials are used in each of the products – a process we carefully monitor. Our experience of raw materials and engineering designs set us apart from the competition as there are very few, if any, who have the history and knowledge we do”. What is your favourite part of your job? “Development. There is nothing more satisfying than designing a new product or introducing a new material, which goes to market. It takes months,

sometimes years, from computer design stage, to 3D-modelling, to product in hand and when it arrives and customers comment that it’s a great product, it’s better than receiving your exam results and them all being A-Stars!”. What has been your favourite project to date? “Hmm that’s a tough question as each have their own merits. I would have to say decking my friend’s ‘man cave’. Not the biggest of projects but it was challenging as the decking was a last minute thought (which often is the case) and so we had to excavate the foundations in front of the dwelling, ensuring we catered for adequate drainage, and then built the base to be garden level which included some creative design angles. When it was completed his face was like a child’s at Christmas getting the best present ever. He just kept saying, ‘Brilliant! Brilliant…its just brilliant!’”.

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How do you ensure the quality of your products? “By knowing each and every ingredient that goes into making them and carrying out regular factory inspections. We have an excellent rapport with our suppliers and we are openly invited at anytime to check the process of our products being made. We share information and we have open

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discussions on how improvements can be made throughout the entire process, including material developments. As far as fitted products go, we use a selection of trusted trade installers who we train”. What are the benefits of advanced acrylic polymer (AAP) over other traditional materials? “Ok, its time to talk a little tech. In the polymer chain there are plastics that perform better than others in specific environments. External polymers need to be UV stable and low to maintain which narrows the field to a select few, especially when introducing colours. AAP is predominantly made up from Acrylic with a couple of secret ingredients added. Unlike Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or the ethylene family (HDPE/LDPE, etc.), acrylics are incredibly colour stable and require virtually no annual maintenance. This is why we have chosen this core polymer for the surface of our decking product, as over the duration of its life it will suffer virtually no colour loss from UV degradation”. How much can customers customise? “Customers can customise to their heart’s content. We offer a wide variety of decking products including our own Hampton, Trex, A&B Composite and Walksure (timber decking with a twist). If, however, a customer doesn’t like anything in our range we have many more decking products to offer from our extensive supply chain. From 2018 we will be introducing a decking tile which is a bit of a game changer in that it can be installed on a new project, or as a cover over an existing decking product such as timber, to remove the annual maintenance aspect. The tiles will come in a compact box, which means they are easy to transport. Genius!”

I understand you also offer Balustrade? “Yes we do! To complement our decking range we offer a number of balustrade options and colours. Our standard ‘picket’ style balustrade has met British Standards testing and is incredibly quick to install compared to traditional style balustrading. The system is a true work of art, of which has to be seen to be appreciated. One of its best features is the top handrail that includes an integrated LED track and when lit with our RGB LED lights looks amazing. We also offer a range of glass panel and stainless steel systems too, offering a modern look – used extensively with many new build designs”. If Hampton Decking has captured your interest, then get in-touch with their incredibly knowledgeable team. Call, email, or visit them at their showroom in Poole.

t. 01202 722722 w. www.hamptondecking.co.uk e. enquiries@hamptondecking.co.uk

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A TIPPLE WITH PANACHE The reincarnation of the drinks trolley Pass the gin — the drinks trolley is back! Over the last couple of years’ sales of drinks trolleys or “bar carts”, as our American cousins would have it, have rocketed, with more and more of them popping up in home magazines (House now included) and interior designers frequently incorporating them into their schemes. In this case, we’re going to take a look at re-creating a classic 1930’s, Gatsbyesque trolley, with all the trimmings. Here’s how…

STEP 1. CHOOSE YOUR TROLLEY This look is all about that opulent, Gatsby style; an art deco elegance, with a general richness running throughout. RIGHT: Luxe Drinks Trolley Loop Marble, £375, (Available from www.oliverbonas.com) BELOW: Riya Drinks Trolley, Picasso The Kitchen, 1948 Framed Print, Vases available from John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)

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To capture all that opulence in one focal point, you’ll want to pick a cart that perfectly meets the three G’s: glamour, glass and gild. The ideal candidate should have a shapely metallic frame, flawless glass shelves (some TLC may be in order) and likely some form of ornate embellishment. Keep your eyes peeled for numbers like this as they are few and far between selling out almost as soon as they’re stocked. Equally, if you’re fairly handy with upcycling, you could refurbish a pre-owned trolley with metallic paint and new shelves (if necessary).

STEP 2. SOURCE TRENDY GLASSWARE To match the likes of your stylish trolley, you’ll need some equally stylish glassware. You can take this several different ways; perhaps with traditional cut crystal glasses or maybe something more contemporary like angular goblets or even more

LEFT & ABOVE: Pimlico Drinks Trolley, £149, (Available from www.dunelm. com); Tom Dixon Tank Beer Glass, £60 (Available from www.nest.co.uk); Oliver Bonas Honeycomb Carafe with Tumbler, £28 DUE OCTOBER (Available from www.oliverbonas.com)

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STEP 3. PICK YOUR POISONS

STEP 4. TIME TO ACCESSORIZE

This one’s pretty much on you. Pick your booze depending on your preference of course, our only titbit of advice is to try and find artisan brands, maybe even ones specific to your local area. Here in Dorset for example, we have the likes of artisan gin makers Conker and Pothecary, as well as Black Cow vodka, and a host of native vineyards’ producing stunning English wines — all of which come in some very swanky packaging, which is perfect on display.

Time to have some fun. Much like the cart itself the décor should be a blend of richness with gold touches and glass in abundance. But, it needn’t be all glitz. Add interest with a vase of understated flowers (nothing too OTT) and attractive artefacts. Be sure to also include some ornate candleholders to set the mood when night falls and the party begins.

“Drinks trolleys are brilliant because they add a sense of glamour to the space, and it creates another element of storage — just be sure to keep it looking neat, tidy and dust free.” — Victoria Williams, Lifestyle Editor

Words by Charlotte Williams BELOW: Oliver Bonas Kupla Vase £32 DUE OCTOBER, £32 (Available from www.oliverbonas. com); Faux White Flowers in Glass Bottle, £5.99 (Available from www.tkmaxx.com); A by Amara - White Marble Tealight/Taper Candle Holder, £30 (Available from www.amara.com) BOTTOM OF PAGE: Marble Top Drinks Trolley With Iron Frame, £419 (Available from cuckooland.com)

quirky hammered metal mugs...the sky is the limit. Whichever style you decide on, you’ll want to source a variety of different types of glasses, i.e. wine, flutes, tumblers, highballs etc. — and most definitely a carafe too (for the good stuff). Once you’ve gathered all your glassware you should artfully arrange them on your trolley. “Whilst you are cramming a lot of things into one small cart, you should try and leave enough space between items — particularly glasses — so that everything looks considerately put together, as opposed to haphazardly assembled.” — Victoria Williams, Lifestyle Editor LEFT: Lighting from Soho House & Co (www. sohohouse.com); Bloomingville - Clear Glass Decanter, £45; Tall Drinking Glass, £9.95; Short Drinking Glass, £8.50; Notre Monde - Gold Leaf Glass Tray, £66 (Available from www.amara.com)

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REFORMED PLASTICS AT THE NEW FOREST SHOW The New Forest Show is one of

products, and we would like to say

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At Reformed Plastics we offer a

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audience and highlight the benefits

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of choosing this alternative to wood

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sizes and styles. And if you can’t find

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based at our Parley workshop will make it their mission, for you to get the most out of your outdoor space for the best price possible. Also due to the ever increasing importance to recycle and protect the environment, the plastic used is recycled in the UK and is the perfect alternative to wood. Our aims are to help rebuild the environment by utilising a commodity, which people would otherwise just throw away, and so turn what to some would be rubbish into a valuable product for everybody. The concept of Reformed Plastics was born nearly 20 years ago from the curiosity of its founder. Being an engineer by profession, and having

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normal timber and sustainable which

also possible to produce a number of

means it will save them a lot of money

other products out of our plastic, such

in the long term! From then on, the

as picnic tables. These would vary in

rest as they say is history.

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HOW STRONG IS IT?

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able to withstand stress levels of well over 10 tons. It is heavy, durable,

DOES IT NEED TO BE CLEANED?

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Our products only need to be cleaned

need to be replaced. In short, it is

after a spillage. The collection of

worry free.

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WHAT CAN THE PLASTIC BE USED FOR?

down with a hose or wipe over with a damp cloth on a regular basis to

The manufactured plastic has many

ensure that your purchase is kept in

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the best condition.

The main base of our products are in the form of planks and posts which can

IS THERE A COLOUR CHOICE?

be used on their own for garden fences,

Our main colours are black and brown.

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had his own UPVC Windows business, and also being the practical and inquisitive person that he is, one day he decided to find out what was really happening to the waste that people were so freely throwing away. His research and interest lead him to focus on plastics, how it can be recycled and what it could be reused for. He discovered that the USA and a few European countries had been recycling and remanufacturing waste plastics into alternative timber products for many years, instead of throwing it all into landfill and the ocean! Over time, slowly but surely he developed a few basic products in the form of planks and posts and very soon he began to receive interest from people wanting to know more about this revolutionary product that is both an environmentally friendly alternative to

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BLOOMING LOVELY 5 flowering trends for your garden

OH HOW HERBACEOUS

Herbs are a perfect example of beauty and functionality working harmoniously together. We are part of an ever more consciously sustainable society and having your very own living herb patch is a wonderful way of maintaining such a lifestyle. Not only that, but herb filled flowerbeds also make for a visually stunning and moreover an aromatic experience. To create the look, opt for evergreen herbs such as Lavender, Rosemary, Bay and Thyme that will look great all year round.

HARDY SHRUBS

The British weather (even at the best of times) can be pretty unpredictable, pair this with a lack of free gardening time and soon enough your once breathtaking garden could quickly become and eyesore. With this in mind, we’re turning to more classic, sturdy shrubbery, to add a simple and elegant feel that wont go out of style. Ideal plant candidates include

Boxwoods, Euonymus, Sedums, Hens and Chicks and Lambs-ear.

STYLIST’S NOTE “The recent heat wave has had a massive effect on our gardens this season. Whichever trend or style you decide to go with be sure to research how best to take care of your plants— nothing ruins a garden like dull, dry shrubbery”. Barry Bierce, Horticultural Editor

ROMANTICISM

This look is about femininity, grace and beauty – the ‘Jane Austen’ of gardens. It’s all about incorporating classic and elegant blooms in order to create the ultimate romantic atmosphere. Open spaces are a no; rather the idea is to create little hideaways throughout. Use full blooms such as Roses (white, blush and yellow), Peonies, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Dicentra, Erysimum and Penstemon. RIGHT: Photo by Christopher Burns on Unsplash

Roses

Tulips

MODISH BLOOMS

Every year new plants come in and out of fashion. This year, it’s all about understated beauty; stunning flora with fairly bears stems. A few gorgeous examples include Hydrangeas, Foxgloves, Apple Blossom and Snowballs.

ALL GREEN EVERYTHING

Peonies

STYLIST’S NOTE “Selecting the right pot is just as important as the plant itself. Try thinking inclusively about the theme of your garden or space and tie in different textures and colours with interesting planters and pots.”

Planting doesn’t always have to be floral. You can create an equally stunning, luscious look with an array of different greenery. This is perfect for a simple, in parts meditation, look. It works particularly well against white stucco backdrops and real wood decking; so if that’s your current look you might want to think about playing around with all green planting. Try Olive trees/bushes, Willow, Sage and Eucalyptus for a sophisticated, organic look.

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MOTORING NEWS The latest news on all things motoring. By Nick Fletcher

VOLVO XC40 TOW CAR AWARD

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The new Volvo XC40 premium compact SUV has won the title of ‘Best Family SUV’ in the latest Tow Car Awards. The judging panel, made up of experts from Practical Caravan, What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club, put an XC40 D4 AWD through stringent testing. They evaluated not just the car’s towing capabilities, but also its comfort, handling and performance in everyday driving, and its practicality in terms of being able to carry all the kit needed for a camping holiday. The quality of the XC40’s towing components and driver aids were also scrutinised, as were its safety, reliability, running costs and value for money. Summing up the judges’ findings, David Motton, Practical Caravan’s Tow Car Editor, said: “The Volvo XC40 makes a great tow car. It’s heavy enough to make a suitable match for a broad range of caravans and trailers, and has the power and stability to tow them with ease. What’s more, the Volvo is stylish, practical and extremely safe.” Volvo’s 190hp 2.0 litre D4 diesel engine and standard eight-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel-drive won praise. The XC40 can tow braked trailers of up to 2.1 tonnes and there are 460 litres of luggage space behind the rear seats, which extends to 1,336 litres with the rear seats folded down.

ROAD TEST: SEAT ARONA FR SEAT’s Arona compact SUV shares the same chassis and engines as its Ibiza stablemate, but offers more visual cachet and more practicality, writes NICK FLETCHER. Arona is a little taller, has head-turning styling and with prices starting at £16,750 is attractively priced, with the entry SE version having automatic emergency braking, tyre pressure monitoring, alloy wheels, air-con, cruise control, auto headlights and a touch-screen infortainment unit among its standard features. There are five other versions with increasing levels of equipment, and choices of petrol and diesel engines with varying power outputs. My test model was a mid-range FR with a 1.5 litre 148 hp petrol engine and 6 speed manual transmission. Costing £21,270, it has a top speed of 127 mph, a nippy 0-60 mph time of 8.3 seconds and fuel economy of 55.4 mpg combined. Emissions figure is 115 g/km. Extra features on this version include upgraded infotainment system with larger screen, built-in sat-nav, DAB radio, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android

Auto smartphone mirroring. You also get rear parking sensors, and Drive Profile which enables the driver to adjust the weight of the steering. The Arona makes a pleasing impression with its looks and top-notch VW-Audi Group build quality. The cabin has an upmarket look and the dashboard is logically laid out for easy use. Five adults will fit in at a squeeze though four will be more comfortable, with good head and leg room in the rear. The 400 litre boot is typical of class standards, and the 60/40 rear seats fold to expand capacity and you can adjust the boot floor height to make loading easier. Arona has excellent road manners with light precise steering, agile handling with minimal cornering pitch, and good ride quality. It’s an engaging car to drive and its nimble feel gives it an edge in urban traffic and in tight parking situations. SEAT is a manufacturer noted for stand-out styling and new Arona has more than enough charisma and plus-points to make an indelible mark in the increasing crowded SUV sector.

CAFÉ RACER LIMITED EDITION Trendy French car maker DS has created a stylish version of its DS3 model, the Cafe Racer, priced from £21,305 and with only 150 available in the UK. DS says the model is ‘quintessentially luxurious with a touch of rock, classical with a hint of provocation, roughedged yet with neo-vintage design, and inspired by the world of Café Racers, a symbiosis of history, retro and glam-rock design.’ The Cafe Racer is available in hatchback form only with a choice of 110 or 130 hp petrol engines with manual or automatic gearboxes. The cream roof bears a special exclusive graphic which makes subtle reference both to the DS Brand and to the Café Racer movement. Special badges on the bonnet and doors, decorations on the rear boot and the ‘shark fin’ which mirror the roof decals also feature. Equipment includes exclusive 17-inch black diamond-cut alloy wheels with cream wheel centres, and DS wings and external trim painted in exclusive sparkling textured black. It also features a chrome license plate embellisher, gloss black

door handles, exterior door mirrors with gloss black cappings, and the rear window glass is tinted. The two-tone interior boasts a cream dashboard graphic, printed by hand, that picks-up on the distinctive roof decor, has has brown Nappa leather seats with cream stitching.

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RARE FERRARI DINO FOR AUCTION

ROAD TEST: VOLVO S90 T8 R DESIGN The market for large executive saloons has long been dominated by the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW but Volvo is now making a significant impact in this sector, and its S90 model helps explain why, writes NICK FLETCHER. Volvo’s distinctive Scandinavian design ethos is displayed at its best with the S90, which offers strong visual cachet, ultra-refined driving, premium level luxury and a wealth of safety features. The S90 range starts at £35,620 for well-kitted entry models and there are petrol and diesel options and an electric plug-in hybrid, all mated to an automatic gearbox. My test model was an upper range R-Design T8 Pro version with a 2.0 litre petrol engine and electric motor, giving 320 hp. Top speed is 155 mph, 0-60 mph time is just 4.7 seconds and emissions just 46 g/km, meaning it is in the lowest-rated business tax class. And it has astonishing fuel economy - 141.2 mpg combined. It can also run for up to 30 miles on electric power only. This version costs £56,455. On the move, the S90 is extremely and quiet with smooth gearshifts and indiscernable switching between petrol and

electric power. Wind and road noise are well suppresed for refined and relaxed cruising. The sporty R-Design version handles well and its lowered and firmer suspension still delivers excellent ride quality. Standard equipment is extensive and includes large touchscreen, sat-nav, voice control system, connectivity, semiautonomus Pilot Assist and adaptive cruise control, powered bootlid, leather-faced seats, and plenty of safety features including pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection, front collision warning and auto-emergency braking. Despite extensive standard equipment, there are still plenty of upgrades and options – my test model had almost £9,000 worth of extras! The S90’s external styling gives it a cool, elegant yet still potent appearance, and the cabin has an appropriately luxury ambiance, with quality materials and a solid, durable feel. The interior is one of the largest in its class for occupant space, and its big 500-litre boot has a wide lid for easy access. Overall, I found the S90 almost impossible to fault.

A rare 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS is expected to fetch more than £250,000 when it is auctioned at Silverstone Classic motor racing festival on July 21st and 22nd. One of only 235 UK righthand drive Dino GTS’ ever built, this model was designed by the legendary Pininfarina and built by the famous craftsman Scaglietti. The car received a ‘sympathetic restoration’ in 2009 and has been given a sales estimate of £270,000 to £320,000. “Italian classics don’t get much better than the Dino”, says Joe Watts, classic car specialist, Silverstone Auctions. “The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS has such a beautiful story behind it, built to honour Enzo’s late son Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari, and using the engine that ‘Dino’ himself helped to develop. The 246 GTS is a fantastic tribute to the man and an icon in the history of Ferrari.” The Dino’s full ownership history is traceable throughout its life and it has covered only 41,000 miles.

AUDI A1 SPORTBACK Available for UK order in September, the all-new Audi A1 Sportback featuring enhanced infotainment systems and safety equipment, and a new range of petrol engines. Prices have not yet been announced. A1 Sportback will be available in SE, Sport and S line specifications.Three petrol engines will initially be available: the 30 TFSI, a three-cylinder unit with a 1.0 litre capacity and 114 hp, a 148 hp 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a cylinderon-demand efficiency system in the 35 TFSI, and a 2.0-litre, 197 hp TFSI. These will be followed shortly afterwards by the 25 TFSI base engine with 94 hp. All engines can be linked to either a manual gearbox or the seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, with the exception of the 197 hp variant which uses a six-speed S tronic transmission. Standard safety features include lane departure warning, a speed limiter, and a radar sensor which recognises critical situations involving other vehicles, crossing pedestrians or cyclists ahead of the vehicle, even when visibility is poor such as in fog.

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HOW TO BE YOGA BODY CONFIDENT ACCORDING TO JESSAMYN STANLEY Breathing, stretching and selfawareness are the basics of yoga, and yet somewhere along the line we’ve lost sight of them, Jessamyn Stanley tells Keeley Bolger

she spend her teens vaulting in the gym. She’s honest and, if you want an answer to whether or not you’ll pass wind during yoga (you will), she’s your go-to woman.

Yoga body. Innocuous-sounding, but peel it back and the preconceptions are there.

So when she says ‘every body yoga’ she means it. Like many of us, she has felt the laser-like gaze on her in the studio, but hopes in writing the book, more people will feel encouraged to practice.

“Until the turn of the 21st century, the yoga community in the West has been characterised by people who have the money and the time to devote themselves to it, and that has tended to fall into the category of wealthy, predominantly white, slender people, and even more specifically, women,” explains Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher and author of new book Every Body Yoga. “The reality is that, that has nothing to do with yoga. The truth of yoga has absolutely nothing to do with body size or skin colour or physical ability [or] gender expression. It’s literally about connecting to your breath and looking within yourself.” Stanley, from North Carolina, describes herself as ‘fat’. She’s not from a moneyed background, nor did

Here, she lays out her advice on three common concerns...

PROBLEM ONE: WHAT IF EVERYBODY LOOKS AT ME IN MY YOGA CLASS? “One of the most common questions I get is, ‘I’m worried that everyone’s going to stare at me.’ And I’m like, ‘They are going to stare at you. That’s the first thing you need to get over before you even go to the class because you can’t spend the whole time thinking, ‘Everybody’s looking at me.’ Everybody is looking at you.”

SO WHAT CAN I DO? “If you’re that concerned about it, don’t go to a live class. Take an online class. Sometimes it really is that

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intimidating to be in a space with other people. If you take an online class, you don’t need to have a teacher in the room with you, staring and telling you what to do. If you have a space that feels good for you, that’s really all you need.”

PROBLEM TWO: I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT HOW I LOOK DURING YOGA PRACTICE. “We spend so much of our lives asking each other, ‘How do I look? Does this look OK?’ It’s, ‘How do I appear to others, not how do I feel?’ If every time you put on clothes you said, ‘How do I feel?’ you’d walk out of the house wearing wild things. “But the point is that no one is having the experience you’re having, so if it feels good to you, that’s all that matters. And nowhere is that more true than on a yoga mat.”

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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“It’s so different to say, ‘How do I feel?’ Because ‘how do I feel’ might mean I need to pay more attention to this area, or I need to internalise this. That experience is so much more worthwhile and so much more telling. You can mine that experience for truth way more than you can the question of how you look.”

PROBLEM THREE: WHAT IF I CAN’T DO ANY OF THE YOGA POSES? “I used to feel self-conscious that people were looking at me because I’m larger-bodied and the teacher would always be like, ‘Have you done yoga before?’ and give me a lot of attention I didn’t want. “[Even now] I still have to talk myself down. I will be in a class and think ‘Man, I feel very self-conscious here.’”

WHAT CAN I DO? “Don’t look at other people; close your eyes. Find ways to slowly tune into yourself because no matter who else is in the room, it’s your practice. Even if you don’t get out of shavasana [relaxation pose]. Even if you don’t move. Even if you stay in table top position and you come out of downward facing dog after a breath every single time, it’s fine, because that’s your practice. “You don’t have to give an explanation to anybody else. You don’t have to feel guilty about it. That’s something I wish I had understood in the beginning.” Every Body Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley is published in paperback by Workman, priced £12.99. Available now By Keeley Bolger, Press Association

FOOD & DRINK

REVIEWED

We wanted to know what all the fuss was about...

LUNCH AT THE VENTANA GRAND CAFÉ We’re back baby. After what feels like a lifetime (in reality a couple of weeks) of reviewless lunches, the team’s morale was low — it was going to take some seriously tasty food this time to pull us out of our gastronomical slump. This week’s adventure led us to Bournemouth’s Oceana hotel group. More specifically, The Cumberland Hotel. Where a little gem of a restaurant lies, producing some classically delicious food, otherwise known as the Ventana Grand Café.

Through the hotel lobby, behind the stylish lounge, we found ourselves at the host stand, where Kris, our coincidental server for the afternoon, was waiting. First impressions: wow. The décor is certainly flamboyant and clearly no expense has been spared, with luxury trappings, artfully dressed tables and general indulgence in plentiful supply. We took our seats (our own individual armchairs, I might add) and began scanning the menu, keen to see if the extravagance continued. Before we could nail our food choices, Kris keenly saw that we the Pan Fried Loch Duart Salmon Fillet, served with wild rice, a duo of pea and beetroot purees, tenderstem broccoli and charred lemon. The fish was beautiful, especially the saltenriched skin and with a squeezed of smoky charred lemon the whole dish sang together in sublime simplicity. Across from me, Ross was tucking a meaty fillet steak, drizzled in a creamy Isle of Blue cheese sauce, making drawn out hums whilst repetitively dipping chunky-cut chips into the pool of meat flavoured cheese pulp. To his left, Ciaran was slicing through the Ventana Signature Variations of Dorset Lamb: one Braised Shank Shepherd’s Pie, one Rump of Lamb Hot Pot and finally a Lamb & Mint Toad in The Hole — a lamb extravaganza, as it were. Each mouthful presented the meat in a new and exciting way, with the braised shank coming out on top as the favourite of the trio.

were properly hydrated — by which I mean gin and tonics all around — to help the decision making process. We handed back our menus and awaited the first courses to arrive.

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To start, I opted for a classic; Steamed Cornish Rope-Grown Mussels. It’s a fan favourite of mine for many reasons. Everything about it, from the ceremonial eating, the mopping of sauce; it all feels so right and this was a stellar example of how it should be done. Gorgeous, fresh mussels, without a single grain of sand in them, swimming in this flavour-

packed sauce of cream, white wine, parsley and a healthy dose of garlic. It was heavenly. Among our team’s other choices were the incredible PanSeared Scallops, the moreish Crispy Duck, Bean Shoots and Watercress and the aesthetically presented Scotch Egg of Black Pudding and Quails Egg — all of which recovered glowing reviews around the table. Our starters had almost filled us to the brim, but, ever dedicated to the pursuits of food reviewing, we continued. Following my incidental pesctarian theme I decided to sample

Stuffed and slipping sweetly into a food comma, we decided to call it a day. Overall, the food was beautifully cooked, well presented and served in a lavish setting. Whilst it might not be the cheapest necessarily, it’s well worth the money and we recommend making a reservation ASAP! By Charlotte Williams t. 01202 556529 a. The Cumberland Hotel, 27 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3AF w. www.cumberlandhotel.oceanacollection.com

FOOD & DRINK

Roast Fillet of Sea Bass By Chris Wheeler

Ingredients

Method

4 sea bass fillets 400g Thai/regular asparagus 200g spinach 200g pomme purée (mashed potatoes)

Make the sauce by sweating the diced onion, leek and celery with a little olive oil and the white wine. Reduce by half.

To Serve Place a portion of pomme purée in the middle of each plate, topping with spinach and asparagus.

Add the fish stock and reduce again by half. Stir in the double cream, Black Cow vodka and season. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve the sea bass on top, skin side up. Dot the mussels and clams around the outside and spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with micro-cress.

Season the sea bass and pan-fry for roughly 3 minutes on each side.

Chris Wheeler will be demonstrating at Taste of the South on Sunday 22nd July.

Wash the spinach and sweat in a pan with a little butter. Blanch the asparagus for 30 seconds in boiling salted water and add to the sea bass.

Taste of the South will be held at Chapel Gate, by Bournemouth Airport over the weekend of July 21-22 and will showcase the South’s top talent in food, drink, art and culture. Chef demonstrations are free to watch and access to the festival is £4 by advance ticket and £7 on the door. Children under 12 go free and parking is free. For regular updates visit www.tastesouth.events or download the APP Taste of the South UK for all the latest news and updates.

For the mussels 100g clams 100g mussels 40g shallots (finely chopped) 10g chives (finely chopped) 20ml white wine For the sauce 200ml fish stock 200ml white wine 100ml double cream 20ml Black Cow vodka 1 small onion (diced) 1 small leek (diced) 1 celery stick (diced) For the garnish Micro-cress 136

Sweat the finely diced shallots in a saucepan, add the clams and mussels, cover with a lid for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cover again for 2 minutes or until all the clams and mussels are open. Add the chopped chives.

FOOD & DRINK

Thai Style Fishcake By Chris Wheeler

Ingredients

Method

For the fishcake 300g salmon & 250g cod 50g cooked white crab meat 1 stick of lemongrass 100g mashed potatoes 3 onions (chopped) 10g garlic (finely chopped) 1 lime 50g plain flour 2 eggs (beaten) 200g fresh breadcrumbs 5g ginger

Halve the lemongrass and add to a pan with the fish. Cover with water, season and bring to the boil. Simmer for 6 minutes, drain and leave to cool.

For the vinaigrette 50ml sesame oil 25ml soy sauce 25ml ‘Dorset Ginger’ drink For the vegetable salad 1 red & yellow pepper ¼ Chinese cabbage 1 pak choi 200g beansprouts 6 baby corns 150ml mayonnaise 5g wasabi paste

Remove any skin or bones, flake into a bowl and add the crab. Sweat the spring onion, garlic and ginger in olive oil for a couple of minutes, add to the fish mixture along with the mashed potatoes. Zest and juice the lime, add to the bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 and shape into fishcakes, dip in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Pan-fry on both sides until golden brown and place into the oven for 10 minutes to heat through. To make the vinaigrette Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, Dorset Ginger and season to taste.

Mix the wasabi paste into the mayonnaise. To Serve Place a large spoonful of vegetables in the middle of each plate, add the fishcake, spoon some wasabi mayonnaise around and then add the vinaigrette. Chris Wheeler will be demonstrating at Taste of the South on Sunday 22nd July. Taste of the South will be held at Chapel Gate, by Bournemouth Airport over the weekend of July 21-22 and will showcase the South’s top talent in food, drink, art and culture. Chef demonstrations are free to watch and access to the festival is £4 by advance ticket and £7 on the door. Children under 12 go free and parking is free. For regular updates visit www.tastesouth.events or download the APP Taste of the South UK for all the latest news and updates.

Finely slice the baby corns, Chinese cabbage, pak choi and mixed peppers. Quickly fry in a wok and then add the beansprouts and a little vinaigrette. 137

FOOD & DRINK

Ginger Key Lime Pie By Shelina Permalloo

Ingredients

Method

225g ginger snap biscuits 80g unsalted butter, melted 30g Billington’s Molasses Sugar 250ml double cream 1 tin (397g) condensed milk 5/6 limes, juiced and zested

In a large sandwich bag, place all the ginger snap biscuits and bash vigorously with a rolling pin until you get fine crumbs. In a pan melt the butter and sugar together until completely dissolved. Add the crumbs to the butter and stir until completely coated. Place this into a loose based pie dish and press down firmly to create The base and walls of the pie making sure there are no holes. Then place into the fridge to set for about 15-20 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the double cream, condensed milk and lime juice and zest until completely mixed together and the mixture becomes stiff.

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Spoon this onto the biscuit base and place in the fridge for approximately 4 hours to set. Before serving, sprinkle with more lime zest and molasses sugar . Shelina Permalloo will be demonstrating at Taste of the South on Saturday 21st July. Taste of the South will be held at Chapel Gate, by Bournemouth Airport over the weekend of July 21-22 and will showcase the South’s top talent in food, drink, art and culture. Chef demonstrations are free to watch and access to the festival is £4 by advance ticket and £7 on the door. Children under 12 go free and parking is free. For regular updates visit www.tastesouth.events or download the APP Taste of the South UK for all the latest news and updates.

FOOD & DRINK

Chai Tiramisu with Vanilla & Rum By Shelina Permalloo

Ingredients

Method

5 Egg Yolk medium 750 grams Mascarpone Cheese Chai Masala Tea (can be found in any Asian supermarket) 200 ml Hot Water 75 ml Mauritian Spiced Rum 1 Vanilla Pods (Nielsen-Massey) de seeded 200 grams Italian Savoiardi Sponge Fingers 100 grams Cocoa Powder good quality, dark 100 grams Pistachio Nuts crushed

Brew 3 chai tea bags with 200ml of hot water and allow to steep for around 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and add the rum. Place this in a bowl and set to one side. Using a hand-held mixer, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla seeds together for about 10 minutes until the mixture has at least tripled in size and should be a very pale yellow and really aerated, then slowly fold in the mascarpone cheese. To assemble the tiramisu – dip each sponge finger in the chai and rum mixture and place in the bottom of a glass trifle dish, continue this until you have covered the base. Next spread a layer of the whipped vanilla egg mixture and then dust with cocoa powder and crushed pistachios. Continue layering the sponge fingers and whipped egg mixture until you have created around 2-3 layers. Place in the fridge and allow to set for a few hours before serving.

Finally dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle over some crushed pistachios. Substitute – Use double whipping cream instead of egg yolks if you are making this for a pregnant lady or if you prefer cream. NOTE: You can add the vanilla pod to your golden caster sugar to create a vanilla sugar. Shelina Permalloo will be demonstrating at Taste of the South on Saturday 21st July. Taste of the South will be held at Chapel Gate, by Bournemouth Airport over the weekend of July 21-22 and will showcase the South’s top talent in food, drink, art and culture. Chef demonstrations are free to watch and access to the festival is £4 by advance ticket and £7 on the door. Children under 12 go free and parking is free. For regular updates visit www.tastesouth.events or download the APP Taste of the South UK for all the latest news and updates. 139

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28TH – 29TH JULY BING LIVE! AT POOLE LIGHTHOUSE

14TH JULY SMOKED & UNCUT, AT THE LIME WOOD While away a lazy sunshinesoaked Saturday in the fields surrounding Lime Wood; this is an open air party for everyone with Razorlight headlining this year! You can spend the night under canvas in your very own bell-tent for the ultimate festival experience and cosy up in the glamping village. Buy your ticket today not to miss out on music and festivities that will be going on into the evening until 10pm.

Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Bing Live! will visit Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts from 28-29 July as part of a major UK tour in 2018. Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they learn how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop and Amma are there to help, but in this magical world of make-believe things don’t always go according to plan… The CBeebies favourites are brought to life in a brand new stage production full of fun, laughter, music and magical puppetry. Bing Live! is the perfect first theatre trip for preschoolers and their families. Bing Live! is produced by Minor Entertainment (In the Night Garden Live) and directed by Will Tuckett, guest principal character artist of the Royal Ballet. Poole Lighthouse www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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21ST - 22ND JULY TASTE OF THE SOUTH FESTIVAL, CHAPEL GATE Taste of the South Festival returns for 2018 following the inaugural success last year. The event will be held at Chapel Gate near Bournemouth Airport. Celebrating all things from across the South, this culinary extravaganza will have your taste buds tantalised! There will be a centre stage with local bands, live music, acts and entertainment throughout the day. Local food, drink and artisan producers will be giving you a taste of their local wines, cheese, chutneys, street food, ice cream, and many more mouth-watering sights and smells to tempt you as well as perfect gifts and goodies from the handmade arts, crafts, artisans who are showcasing a unique array of products. It’s a children friendly event with a dedicated area for fun and games for all the family. For additional information contact info@tastesouth.co.uk Chapel Gate www.tastesouth.events

Visit the brand new facilities in Bournemouth Square. Located above Pret A Manger, next to Debenhams. (2nd Floor 14a Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5LP). Thursday 12th July, from 4pm will be an invite only event, tours around the brand new studio and treatment rooms, plus live demos of Yoga sessions There will be FREE Public Taster Sessions open to everyone from the 13th to 14th July. Please book to reserve your free space at www.joojoostudios.com

10TH - 12TH JULY BACK TO THE 80S, AT POOLE HIGH SCHOOL

Friday 13th July • 9am-9:45am Power Yoga (45 min class) • 10am-11:30am Yin Yoga Class • 12:15pm-1pm Express Yoga Class (45 min class) • 1pm-1:45pm Express power yoga (45 min class) • 5:30-6:15pm After work Yoga Flow Class (45 min class)

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Saturday 14th July • 10am-11am Power Yoga Class • 11:15-12pm Class TBC • 12:15-1pm Class TBC

Back for 2018 is Summer Live which sees great free live entertainment in Bournemouth Square. There is a wide range of events and attractions including: • Acoustic live music • Spoken Word • Al Fresco Art • Outdoor bar • Live art demonstrations • Kids entertainment

Sunday 15th July • 9am-9:30am Pre Park Yoga tour • 11:20am Post Park Yoga tour

Goadsby in Poole are proud to announce they have arranged the leaflet printing to advertise the upcoming Poole High School production ‘Back to the 80’s’.The production takes place on 10th, 11th and 12th July at 7-30pm and tickets are available on line at www.poolehighschool.co.uk or by calling 01202 666988 and are priced at only £6.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

HEALTH & FITNESS Charlie Lowe from the fastest growing bootcamp ‘Wassmuffin Fitter Than fit’ talks Fitness, well being, healthy eating and of course Thai Boxing.

BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOR YOUR CHILD

At Fitter Than Fit, we believe that a child’s total well being, both psychological and physical, can be strengthened simultaneously. While the physical aspects of exercise and Martial Arts training improves your child’s general health, it also improves emotional wellbeing with increased selfesteem and self-confidence, as well as decreased tension, stress, anxiety and depression. With that, here are just a few of the benefits of our Martial Arts programmes for your child:

SELF DEFENCE The instructors at Fitter Than Fit have trained for many years to make sure everything we teach is reality based. With that being said, your child may still be in the developmental stage of their life and will focus only on the basics of our Martial Arts curriculum. Basic Techniques include: proper exercise form, punching, kicking, blocking and evasion techniques.

SELF-CONTROL AND GOOD DECISION MAKING Self-control refers to the training that one gives one’s self to accomplish a certain task or to adopt a particular pattern of behaviour, even though one is unfocused or would rather be doing something else. For example, when your child has learned to listen to mum and dad, or to pay attention in class listening to the teacher instead of talking to his friend next to him, he has demonstrated the ability to selfcontrol, while making the good decision to do so. At Fitter Than Fit, as both parents and instructors, we work on this skill set every single day—instilling respect for everyone.

FOCUSING AND LISTENING We know focus plays a key role in the mindset of children, who have limited attention spans at this stage in their life. Our programme will build their attention span, teaching your child to focus on the task at hand while improving their listening and reaction skills at the same time. As a result, your child will excel in physical activity, improve their ability to stay focused and become an astute listener in the dojo, at home and in school.

TEAMWORK AND POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION Teamwork is necessary for any young child to develop. It is at this stage in their life that they develop an understanding and a confidence in their ability to work with others. At Fitter Than Fit, our activity-based curriculum and teamwork-oriented environment, develops character and teaches your child that the more we work together in the dojo, at home and at school, the more we get done.

BALANCE AND POSTURE For many 3-6 year olds, one of the skillsets that is often overlooked, but needs constant work and attention, is balance and posture—basic skills necessary for almost any activity. Poor posture leads to cramped organs, improper breathing and a whole host of other unhealthy bodily expressions. At Fitter Than Fit, our Little Dragons programme helps to build strong balance, healthy postures and balanced movement through the use of age appropriate forms and drills—often presented as an engaging game to help developing students improve these fundamental skills For more information contact: T. Charlie 07968855163 or Mickael 07766090116 E. info@fitterthanfit.co.uk W. www.fitterthanfit.co.uk A. Wassmuffin Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 686 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH7 6BT

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Muay Thai Bootcamp 06.30 - 07.30 Muay Thai Class 09.30 - 10.30 Women Rising 10.45-11.45

Muay Thai Bootcamp 06.30 - 07.30 Ladies Thai Fit 09.30 - 10.30 Open Gym 11.00 - 16.00 Kids Class: Boxing 16.15 - 17.15 Boxing 18.00 - 19.00 Muay Thai Class 19.00 - 20.00

Muay Thai Bootcamp 06.30 - 07.30 Muay Thai Class 09.30 - 10.30 Open Gym 11.00 - 16.00 Kids Class: Muay Thai 16.15 - 17.15 Bootcamp 17.30 - 17.15 MMA Class* 18.30 - 19.30

Vinyasa Flow “Yoga” 06.30 - 07.30 Ladies Thai Fit 09.30 - 10.30 Open Gym 11.00 - 16.00 Kids Class: Capoeira 16.30 - 17.30 Muay Thai Bootcamp* 18.30 - 20.00

Muay Thai Bootcamp 06.30 - 07.30 Muay Thai Class 09.30 - 10.30 Women Rising 10.45 - 11.45 Open Gym 11.00 - 16.00 Kids Class: Boxing 16.15 - 17.15 Boxing 18.00 - 19.00

Kids Class: Muay Thai 10.00 - 11.00 Boxing With Genny 11.00 - 12.00 Muay Thai Bootcamp* 11.15 - 12.45

Boxing 20.00 - 21.00

Muay Thai Class 20.00 - 21.00

Open Gym 12.00 - 16.00 Kids Class: Muay Thai 16.15 - 17.15 Bootcamp 17.30 - 18.30 Brazilian Jiu Jutsu “Level 1”* 18.30 - 20.00 Muay Thai Class 20.00 - 21.00

Thai Strength & Conditioning 20.00 - 21.00

SUNDAY Open Gym 10.00 - 14.00

Open Gym 13.00 - 16.00

* Beginners Course

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D O EO N T LI O N U E R

D E PO VE TE L O N PM TI E AL NT

Property Experts

Lilliput £1,425,000

EPC Rating B

Canford Cliffs £1,000,000

EPC Rating E

Fantastic development opportunity! Planning permission granted for large (approx. 2,500sq ft) four bedroom contemporary house. Alternatively, ideal for those seeking a project. On a good size plot in Canford Cliffs within walking distance of Branksome Chine Gardens, sandy beaches, shops and restaurants.

O N RE O W RE L Q ET U , IR E

A stylish family home on an attractive secluded plot set back from the road. Four double bedrooms, four luxurious bath/shower rooms, impressive kitchen/diner with adjoining sun lounge, well equipped cinema/media room plus gym. Mature grounds and private sun terraces. A truly impressive property.

Poole £2,250 pcm

EPC Rating C

A superb four bedroom, two bathroom town house, presented and finished to a very high standard. Situated just a short walk to Poole Quayside offering parking and south facing courtyard plus large first floor sun terrace. New fixtures and fittings throughout.

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Bournemouth £925 pcm

EPC Rating B

A well proportioned one double bedroom apartment situated on the 2nd ﬂoor with open plan fully ﬁtted kitchen and lounge with dining area. Sliding doors lead to a private balcony. Bathroom, lift access, gas central heating, available furnished or unfurnished.

Poole: 24 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset BH13 7LP Christchurch: 4-6 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AY 01202 30 30 66 | info@saxecoburg.eu | www.saxecoburg.eu

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Burton £1,150,000

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating C

An uniquely designed ﬁve bedroom detached home with capacious accommodation of over 2600 sq ft. Truly magniﬁcent vistas over the surrounding area, professionally designed multi-levelled garden and decking, with private access on to St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve.

S PR TU O NN PE I RT NG Y

This impressive property is presented in a contemporary style juxtaposed with its character features and impressive history. The well-designed wrap around secluded gardens provide extensive lawned areas, sun veranda, decked terrace and courtyard ideal for entertaining.

Christchurch £825,000

Winkton £525,000

EPC Rating B

Hengistbury Head From £480,000

EPC Rating B

Gated development situated on the highly sought-after Homeﬁeld Park, beautiful and unique homes specially designed for the over 55's set within grounds of approximately 4 acres situated around a landscaped communal green.

TWO AVAILABLE - REMODELLED and EXTENDED contemporary three double bedroom chalet bungalow and two double bedroom end of terrace bungalow situated in the highly desirable location of Hengistbury Head.

Bear Wood £425,000

Burton O.I.E.O £300,000

EPC Rating D

Situated on a slightly elevated plot the property features an integral garage, block paved driveway allowing off road parking for several vehicles, four double bedrooms, spacious lounge/diner and set on quiet cul-de-sac.

Proud Partners of Sandown Mercedes-Benz Poole

EPC Rating C

Ideal ﬁrst time buy or investment house, fully modernised throughout. Brand new kitchen, bathrooms and has a well-kept rear garden. Located in quiet residential area. Simply must be viewed!

Poole: 24 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset BH13 7LP Christchurch: 4-6 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AY 01202 30 30 66 | info@saxecoburg.eu | www.saxecoburg.eu

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