FINE SUSSEX & SURREY 2017 VOLUME I1I
2017 VOLUME 1I1 Focus on... food and drink
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Sussex and Surrey tipples
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A visit to Smithbrook Kilns
In this issue...
10 GIN-TASTIC
16 RICHES OF THE ROUNDABOUT
Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, undertakes the task of trying a selection of local gins for the benefit of readers and finding out what goes into producing them. Gins include Silent Pool, Slake, Cabin Pressure and Greensand Ridge.
The Roundabout Hotel in West Chiltington is the venue for our meal review in this issue. Jenny Oliver tells Fine readers about her experience.
14 ORGANIC AND EXTRAORDINARY
22 UNIQUELY HURST
Organic plus, the Albury vineyard in the Surrey Hills uses biodynamic principles to create the best vines (that produce the best grapes) around. The result is a terrific range of wines.
How does an independent school define what it offers? Dominic Mott, head of senior school at Hurst explains how the school developed the Hurst Purpose.
18 WHY WHOLE FOODS MATTER
36 BEST OUT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM
Don’t know what to eat for your health? Nutritionist, Suzanne Sawyer explains the value of whole foods for health and wellbeing.
Interior design at Collingwood Batchellor. They have put together some insider tips.
33 FLOWERS THAT REFLECT A LIFE
38 WOOD THAT’S GOOD FOR THE SOUL
For funeral flowers and floral tributes, Beverly Vos and her team at The Edge of the Florist add a personal touch to reflect the life that has been lived.
If you’re looking for a eye-catching centrepiece for a room, Carved Wall Art offers tactile, three dimensional alternatives to paintings.
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28 SHOPPING HEAVEN AT SMITHBROOK KILNS
This hidden gem attracts discerning shoppers from all over Surrey and Sussex and is a thriving business community in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
58 DS3 PERFORMANCE –
JUST DON’T CALL IT A CITROEN
Our motoring correspondent, Ade Holder, test drives the new DS3 performance.
44 GREVILLE ROSE RECEIVES ROYAL DEBUT 60 MAJESTIC MOROCCO Gardeners at Polesden Lacey have developed a new breed of rose to celebrate the life and qualities of Polesden’s most famous hostess, Margaret Greville.
Travel Counsellor, Karina Smith, reviews a recent trip to Morocco.
48 BONO VOX
52 LAW FOR ALL
Need legal assistance and want to know what your options are? Shiraz Rustom of 1215 Chambers talks about Pro Bono.
New legal partnership, Surrey Hills Solicitors, offers legal advice for local people though a new, collaborative approach to the law.
50 THE IMPORTANCE OF
62 TRAVEL AND FOOD,
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Whether you’re a natural planner or not, Carolyn Burchell of Composure Accounting and Taxation offers tips for getting your financial plans in order.
THE ULTIMATE GE SAYWEETAWAY
Love travel, love food, want to come back feeling better, not with alcohol poisoning and a spare tyre? These luxury foodie breaks offer the best in healthy cuisine.
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This volume has a food and drink theme. A highlight for me was researching the Gin-tastic feature. Who knew we had so many talented gin distillers in Sussex and Surrey? Our local mega-success story, Silent Pool is going from strength to strength and is fast becoming Surrey’s biggest export. At the other end of the scale, Tom at Slake is distilling gin in his garage, while David at Cabin Pressure has his equipment in the garden shed and Will at Greensand Ridge has a business model based on using surplus crops to create his beverages. What they all have in common, though, is a passion for what they are doing, which translates into an excellent gin list for the most discerning Sussex or Surrey gin drinker. Everyone’s a winner! Alongside our gin feature, we have a review of the Roundabout Hotel, a hidden gem that’s worth finding out more about. We have advice from nutritionist, Suzanne Sawyer, on eating for health and a beautiful travel feature, showcasing some of the best holidays and short breaks for the health-conscious gastronome. Sadly I didn’t get to research this one myself, but Health and Fitness Travel brought their wealth of experience to bear in pulling together the perfect breaks.
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Off the subject of food, we have a feature about the Polesden Rose, a new breed of rose that commemorates the Edwardian socialite who put Polesden Lacey on the map. The rose launched at the Chelsea Flower show last month and was honoured by a visit by Her Majesty, The Queen. The non-royals amongst us can see the rose in bloom at Polesden in June and green fingered visitors can also buy a cutting to grow at home in the gift shop. I wish you all a wonderful summer. Catherine Ross EDITOR
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Meetings greetings and private sittings If you’re looking for a special place to enjoy a special occasion celebrate a birthday, christening, have a family party or just need somewhere unique to meet with family, friends or colleagues, The Three Crowns oers the perfect venue with exceptional service in beautiful surroundings. 8 | fine
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rom the moment your guests arrive they will be greeted with a smile and charm that matches the eclectic interior and relaxed surroundings of this grade II listed hostelry. Set in the quintessential village of Wisborough Green, West Sussex and bordering the South Downs National Park. Our dedicated events manager Debbie Hayes will be on hand from enquiry to consultation and work with you to plan your event. Working alongside the team, liaising with chef and bartenders to create your perfect menus. Tastings can be organised, and menus tailored to your taste with the experience of your guests in mind. Our relationships with wine producers, gin distilleries, microbreweries, Growers and bakers in the local area allow us to offer an unrivalled choice of specialist products and knowledge to enhance your experience. We are able to accommodate larger groups for dining in our main dining room with parties of up to 30 to dine. In the delightful gardens groups can be gathered at tables or use of the whole terrace, bar, and lawn. We have partnerships with marquee and tipi providers and offer bespoke consultation and styling for weddings and larger events.
For intimate family gatherings and private business lunches The Court Room at the Three Crowns Tucked away from the main dining room, the room provides the perfect personal space to celebrate in style. The Court Room has quite a history. Old books and records document the parish court room used to be here where local felons and villians were punished for their crimes. Nowadays, it offers a private space to enjoy it comfortably seats up to 10 guests and is suitable for a variety of dining and meeting experiences. Bespoke menus can be created to suit the occasion using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Wine and food pairing menus can be tailored to offer a unique experience. Enhance your evening further with your very own cocktail waiter who will create decadent concoctions inspired by the season, using ingredients fresh from our kitchen garden.
to create a package that works for your business & budget. We offer a Day Delegate Rate with morning tea and coffee and pastries and fresh fruit. With exclusive use of the Court Room, lunch and afternoon tea and coffee from £25 per head. A Privately owned, family run free house we pride ourselves on offering a personal and friendly service throughout and have the flexibility to tailor our packages to enhance the guest experience. Pop in and have a chat with one of the team or drop us a line and we’ll be delighted to discuss your event or special occasion. From nibbles and drinks receptions to weddings and every occasion in between, make The Three Crowns your home from home.
Or why not enjoy a cocktail masterclass where you can create and enjoy your very own creations.
debbie@sussexvillagepubs.co.uk or get in touch via social media.
Our private dining room is also perfect for a meeting room or working lunch venue. We are happy to work with you
Alternatively, www.thethreecrownsinn.com. call to book on 01403 700239.
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Gin-tastic Once nicknamed mothers’ ruin and thought of as the “poor man’s drink”, gin is enjoying a renaissance. Gin distillers across our region are leading the way though innovation, dedication and getting as many local people to try their products as possible. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, painstakingly sampled a selection of local gins to bring you, dear readers, some highlights.
Silent Pool Silent Pool gin has become so ubiquitous, it’s hard to believe the first bottle was only produced in March 2015. From those humble beginnings, the Silent Pool distillery has gone from strength to strength and is now one of Surrey’s most popular exports. The original idea behind Silent Pool was to paint the Surrey Hills in flavour, using botanicals growing locally. Juniper, a core ingredient in many gins, has grown on the North Downs since the last ice age. But as they experimented with recipes, the Silent Pool discovered that we don’t have the right climate – cold winters and hot summers - to produce the most flavoursome juniper berries. Silent Pool is a distinctive and complex gin. The beautiful bottle is often what first attracts new customers, but, as Silent Pool Director, Ian McCulloch points out: “Our secret is simple. We have an excellent product. We find that 80 per cent of
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people who taste Silent Pool go on to buy it. We started off offering samples of the product at as many markets as possible. It wasn’t long before Majestic Wines started offering our gin online and instore. Now we’re one of their top ten brands, available in 26 countries around the world and currently building new capacity that will take us from 350 litres to 1800 litres.” Ian recommends sampling the gin neat at room temperature and, for a longer drink, serve with a generous handful of ice, a dash of tonic, and a twist of orange peel to garnish. Silent Pool also offers vodka, a 57% proof Navy strength Gin and, seasonally, produces a range of liqueurs and English schnapps. Silent Pool Gin is available from Majestic, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and directly from www.silentpooldistillers.com
Cabin Pressure Cabin Pressure Spirits is Horsham’s resident gin distillery, created by husband and wife team David and Emily Howard in their garden shed. David had been “dabbling” with distillation in his spare time while working as a software developer. He made the decision to give up his job 18 months ago to dedicate himself to the gin drinkers of Horsham and launched Cabin Pressure Gin on the public in March this year. The secret of Cabin Pressure is that it’s distilled in a low pressure environment. David explains: “using laboratory grade glassware means we can seal the system and use a vacuum pump to suck out all the air. This allows distillation to occur at a much lower temperature and avoids the destructive boiling of botanical ingredients that occurs in a traditional still. This method extracts the maximum amount of flavour from each ingredient and also makes for a very smooth spirit.” Cabin Pressure Spirits produces individually numbered batches of around 48 bottles and have just bottled batch number 11. David recommends drinking Cabin Pressure with Fever Tree tonic, fresh basil and a thin slice of lemon or if you’re more daring neat over ice. More information on Cabin Pressure Gin’s available at www.cabinpressurespirits.com
Slake In a garage in Shoreham, Tom Martin, a former chemist, has created Slake Gin. An enthusiastic forager with a passion for botany and the natural world Tom launched Slake at Christmas and is now bottling and selling 600 bottles each month. He describes his garage as his “pilot plant” and dreams of moving into larger premises with their own land to forage for ingredients somewhere on the south downs. Tom produces two gins at the moment, the “standard” London Dry and a Hedgerow gin, which includes a broader range of foraged ingredients. He also offers free gin to landowners who let him forage on their land – sounds like a win-win! Of his London Dry Gin, Tom says: “What we put on the bottle says it best - Slake Gin is made from a unique blend of traditional and locally foraged botanicals. Picked, blended and bottled by hand to best capture the taste of the season, Sussex and the South Downs. Slake Gin is available from www.slakespirits.com
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Greensand Ridge Just over the Sussex boarder, Greensand Ridge Distillery launched in July 2015 with the mission to reduce food waste at the farm gate by fermenting and distilling quality fruit that supermarkets won’t take, and combining these with local botanicals such as cobnuts to make a range of unique spirits. Powered by 100% renewable electricity and with a zero target for chemical use and non-recyclable waste, it is a truly sustainable business. The Greensand Ridge London Dry Gin is led by eight botanicals which can be found growing in the fields and woods surrounding the distillery: cobnuts, gorse flowers, oak moss, poppy seed, rosehip, hawthorn berries, honey and bay laurel. The distiller also uses juniper and coriander seed to provide the classic gin base, as well as five botanicals to provide spicy and citrus characters.
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Distillery founder and Head Distiller Will Edge said “I was determined to create a gin which was world class but which reflected the botanicals indigenous to our region.” Edge describes the gin as “having sweet/floral and woody/nutty elements that come together to capture the aromas of a walk through the fields and woods of The Weald”. The gin was awarded a prestigious Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017. Other releases from the distillery include a Raspberry Vodka and a forthcoming Apple Brandy, both made with surplus produce - a particular aspect of Greensand Ridge’s mission to be a sustainable business - with more products in development. Spirits can be bought at www.greensanddistillery.com fine food outlets or by the trade through HT White.
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Organic and extraordinary As winemaking has taken o in South East England in recent years, vineyard owners are having to find ways to make their product stand out from the crowd. English sparkling wines are enjoying local and international success. Albury Vineyard’s secret is its commitment to organic and biodynamic principles. 14 | fine
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lbury Vineyard in the heart of the Surrey Hills is a dream come true for Nick Wenman, who formerly worked in the IT industry. Nick planted the vineyard in 2009 to pursue his passion for quality wine. Nick recruited vineyard manager, Alex Valsecchi, to run the vineyard based on a commitment to organic and biodynamic principles. Alex gained her doctorate in horticulture in Milan and previously worked on vineyards in Italy, New Zealand and RHS Wisley. She is one of the few female vineyard managers in England and her expertise is vital to the running of the vineyard. Building a sustainable rural enterprise is important for Nick and the team at Albury, who believe that organic viticulture produces better fruit and ultimately better wine. They follow organic and biodynamic standards in the vineyard by avoiding the use of herbicides and pesticides, and are certified biodynamic by Demeter. Albury encourages the natural biology of the soil by using compost teas and biodynamic preparations. Biodynamics extends beyond simply organic. It excludes the use of artificial chemicals and encourages the use of composts and manures. However it also promotes the holistic interrelationships between the soil, the plants and animals, as well as the more subtle rhythms associated with the moon, the sun and the planets. Special manure and herb based preparations are applied to the vineyard to enhance and stimulate microbiological life in the soil and improve fertility. Each spring Albury sprays a solution made from Horn Manure (500), which has spent the winter in cow horns buried in the vineyard, and during the growing month we use Horn Silica (501) which helps ripen the grapes. Albury sources its biodynamic buffalo manure and compost from nearby Laverstoke Park Farm, a 2000 acre biodynamic farm in Hampshire owned by the former racing driver Jodi Scheckter. Soil biology is often neglected in viticulture but is critical to a healthy vineyard environment and quality grape production. Laverstoke has established the only licensed Soil Foodweb Laboratory in Europe and their lab studies the activity of different groups of beneficial microorganisms in the soil. Albury Vineyard’s 21,000 vines span 12 acres across the North Downs. Five grape varieties are grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Seyval and a small amount of Pinot Gris which Nick planted for his wife, Linda, now famous in the local community for her ‘Linda’s Pinot’. Albury wines are certified organic and conform to the European organic standards in the winery, minimising additives including sulphites.
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Riches of
the Roundabout Situated in the heart of West Chiltington, West Sussex, The Roundabout Hotel oers guests fine dining, live music, elegant rooms and all the little luxuries visitors to Sussex would expect. Jenny Oliver told Fine about her recent visit. 16 | fine
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he drive to the hotel took us through some very pretty Sussex woodlands and the first sighting of the building was a charming surprise. The hotel is set away from the village in extensive naturalised grounds. The very large car park gave me my first indication that we had landed on a well-kept secret – it was pretty full. We walked through to the bar area where music night was in full swing with a great little live band. The place was packed. We received a very warm welcome from Deirdre the General Manager and were taken to the traditional looking dining room away from the music. The menu was an extremely pleasant surprise, with a range of contemporary dishes, including local asparagus, Parma ham and poached hen’s egg with Chervil Hollandaise – delicious! My dining companion opted for the seafood platter, which was presented in Master Chef style and included a wonderful mackerel pate. The starters were served with farmhouse bread with balsamic olive oil. The main courses, again, mixed traditional with more adventurous options such as lamb shoulder with pancetta, spinach, gratin dauphinoise and Sauce Vierge. Among the more traditional menu items was the ribeye steak with all the trimmings, which was cooked to perfection. Dessert was a real treat and we were spoilt for choice. I plumped for chocolate hazelnut felice with sour cherry ice cream and candied orange. The combination was heavenly, with the tartness of the cherries cutting through the richness of the chocolate. It was a tough choice though, between that and the rhubarb crumble (in season at the moment) with biscotti dough and vanilla bean custard. Oh for a bigger appetite! The extensive wine list included wines from all over the world and staff were only too happy to offer the perfect pairings to complement the food. The whole evening was a truly enjoyable experience. This restaurant caters to all tastes and families are welcome. It’s quietly overseen by very attentive, charming staff who strike just the right balance between over attentive and under attentive, seeming to appear always just at the right moment without hovering. With food and service like this, the Roundabout won’t be a secret for long.
For more information visit www.theroundabouthotel.webs.com or call 01798 817336 to speak to a member of the team.
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Why
whole foods matter In our busy lives, it is often easier to grab processed food on the go than to consider the impact those foods are having on our health, but it’s worth investing some time to understand the impact what we eat has on our bodies. Fortunately, you can save yourself time trawling the internet for the best advice with this handy guide from nutritional therapist Suzanne Sawyer. Phytochemicals. In the past 10 years, scientists have identified hundreds of biologically active plant-food components called phytochemicals (or phytonutrients). They include the powerful antioxidant lycopene, a red-coloured carotenoid found mainly in tomatoes; anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that gives deep blue colour to berries; and pterostilbene, which appears to turn on a “switch” in cells that breaks down fat and cholesterol, and is found in blueberries and the Gamay and Pinot Noir varieties of grapes. Nutrient shortages. According to national survey results published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, almost a third of us don’t enough vitamin C; almost half enough vitamin A; more than half don’t have enough magnesium; and some 92% to 97% don’t get enough fibre and potassium. Yet, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), these particular nutrients help lower the risk of our major health problems: cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The easiest way to correct this nutrient shortage is two words: whole foods. Almost all of the shortfalls identified by this survey can be corrected by eating a balanced, mostly plant-based diet. Good fats. When you eat a diet made up mostly of whole foods, it’s easier to decrease the bad-for-you fats (trans fats and saturated fats) often added to processed foods and fast food. At the same time, it’s easier to emphasize the “good” fats (omega-3s from fish and plants,
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and monounsaturated fat from plant sources). Fibre. Most whole plant foods are rich in fibre; many processed foods, junk foods, and fast foods are not. Fibre benefits good health in many ways; it keeps the GI tract moving, helps you feel full quicker and it helps fight heart disease and diabetes. Eating fibre-rich foods is linked to control of blood sugar, blood lipids (fats), and weight in adults. Fewer ‘extras.’ Whole foods are as nature made them, without added fat, sugar, or sodium. Eating more whole foods will help you cut down on calories from the added fats and sugars we get from processed and fast foods. Whole grains. You might think the benefits of whole grains are just to do with fibre, but there’s so much more than that. Whole grains are rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytochemical compounds that, alone or in combination, are likely to have significant health benefits. Whole-grain foods have recently been linked to lower levels of blood glucose and insulin after meals and according to research, consistently supports the premise that eating more whole-grain foods can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating more whole grains may also lead to less visceral adipose tissue – a type of fat that’s deposited between the organs and the abdominal muscles, and is thought to be particularly unhealthy.
Ways to add whole foods to your diet Choose products with 100% whole grains whenever possible. Replace half the white flour in recipes with whole-wheat flour. Also, use half the amount of sweetener when you can. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. Try to include them in almost every meal and snack. Include beans in your meals and snacks more often. They are a great source of plant protein, fibre, phytochemicals, and other nutrients. Eat fewer convenience and processed foods. They’re often loaded with added fat, sugar, salt, and additives. Don’t forget your beverages. Go for non-sugary options such as water, mineral water, green tea (iced or hot), fresh fruit juice, and skimmed or soy milk.
Suzanne Sawyer Nutritional Therapist Healthwyze www.healthwyze.co.uk
Fine fare for refined tastes Craft brewers, Hepworth and Company have even more cause to celebrate than ever. The brand-new purpose built brewery near Pulborough now hosts a shop with ample choice for beer lovers. Good parking too!
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hoices include Hepworth’s award winning range in bottles, cask ales to take home, and a selection of other beers brewed by Hepworths for contract brewers. Prized local wines are stocked and a splendid Prosecco, too, at a very modest price. The stock includes high quality local produce including locally refined cholate, tea and coffee: Andy emphasises that “local” is integral to Hepworth’s philosophy. “We source our ingredients in Sussex where possible and use local skills and suppliers. We are not geared to short life products but will continue to expand our source of high class local produce. The shop is still in its infancy but we are very excited about its progress and delight by our customers’ response.” “We love meeting our customers” Andy continues “They really embody job satisfaction, and bring so much enthusiasm and knowledge with them. The Gluten
Free enthusiasts love the shop: to have a range of Gluten free craft beers – and Hepworths is probably the only Company in Britain to be able to do so- is a true delight “We have had many personal letters from individuals who appreciate being able to raise a glass of fine Sussex Ale having previously been unable to take it. We really value their response.” Shop staff are on hand to advise and inform; all are very knowledgeable and willing to assist.
From all at Hepworths, Cheers! Shop opening hours: 10am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday Stane Street, Adversane West Chiltington, Billingshurst West Sussex RH20 1DJ Phone: 01403 269696 www.hepworthbrewery.co.uk
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Uniquely Hurst
How does an organisation like Hurstpierpoint College put its ethos into words? Dominic Mott, Head of Senior School explains what makes Hurst, Hurst.
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s with every successful organisation, Hurst College prides itself on its culture and its values. The two elements that visitors to the college most frequently comment upon: the feel of the place and the overwhelmingly positive atmosphere as they walk around the grounds, through the cloisters and speak to staff and pupils. Sometimes it can be hard to put into words something that is – though eminently palpable – a complex culture that binds together well over 1,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
behaviours. These included the ‘Cultural Challenge’; a list of twelve positive behaviours designed to counter-balance the College’s ‘Big 12’ golden rules and the ‘R Mentality’; a set of six attitudes to learning all conveniently beginning with the letter ‘R’). Additionally a whole host of other phrases and mantras, such as the iconic ‘No-one on the bench’ - were coined by the college’s Headmaster, Tim Manly. As we sat down to plot the future course of the college, we realised that we needed to fuse these separate ideas into one coherent whole.
During the last few years we have developed a range of statements and educational initiatives designed to encourage positive attitudes and
As a process, it was fascinating. It provided pupils, staff, parents and governors with the opportunity to express what they feel that Hurst represents. It also gave us
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the chance to set out what we seek to develop in our pupils, not just academically but as rounded and balanced individuals equipped with the skills and mind-set to make a positive difference to others’ lives whilst finding success and fulfilment in their own. The result was what came to be known as the Hurst Purpose. Hurst Purpose was deliberately chosen to represent a number of notions: the College’s raison d’être as a charitable educational establishment which aims to bring out the best in every child; the hope and expectation that each pupil and staff member will set their own individual goals such that their time at Hurst has its own special meaning; and a sense of energy and engagement which typifies the way
that members of the Hurst community commit to achieving those goals. At its heart is the simple message that embodies the Hurst spirit - ‘Work hard, do good, engage’. A simple but effective slogan - simple enough for pre-prep children to understand - that for years has been emblazoned on T-shirts handed out to new pupils at their induction event during the term before they start Year 9. The attitudes encapsulated in the speech bubbles and the skills represented by the clouds then define the way we encourage our pupils to think, to interact with one another, and to learn. Floating above all of this, the three ‘R’s of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are some of the key character traits we encourage amongst our pupils and staff. Loosely aligned to the other surrounding messages, we take a termly approach to these three qualities. At the beginning of the academic year, the value of Respect reinforces the sense of community that typifies Hurst as we welcome new pupils and staff to the school. In the Lent Term, the phrase ‘keep on keeping on’ is often quoted in place of the R for Resilience as we work through mock exams and a term that is jam-packed with sport, music, drama and other activities. Whilst in the summer, the students themselves take ownership of their studies, demonstrating R for Responsibility, and are taught to be accountable for the results that they achieve in their examinations. The following September, the cycle starts again with pupils engaging with the concepts at an increasingly deeper level as they grow in maturity and understanding. In practical terms, the Hurst Purpose forms a common vocabulary employed in the classroom by teachers, in houses by tutors, housemasters/ mistresses, and in assemblies by the Headmaster and other senior colleagues. Year group assemblies from pupils, staff and visiting speakers focus on key areas, as each half of term we focus on a new set of skills and values. Taken as a whole, the Hurst Purpose can act as a kind of diagnostic tool to identify future areas for development in every pupil, and this is being built into the tutor programme for pupils to identify their own targets and take ownership of their own development. In an educational landscape where so much is assessed, it is (refreshingly) hard to quantify the effect that the Hurst Purpose will have on the college and our pupils – and it is still early days. However, by working together towards a common set of identified and identifiable goals, we hope to meet our overarching aim of bringing out the very best in every single pupil. www.hppc.co.uk
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Smithbrook Kilns
Shopping heaven at Smithbrook Kilns If you have yet to discover the hidden shops at Smithbrook Kilns just of the A281 at Cranleigh, you’re missing a real treat. Fine oers readers a peak. 28 | fine
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omprised of eight main buildings which have stood as part of an old brick factory since the late 19th century, the “kilns” of Smithbrook were converted into offices and craft workshops in the 1980s. It is in recent years, however, as boutique shopping has taken off as a British pastime, that the businesses have started to grow in popularity. There are over 50 independent businesses based at Smithbrook Kilns, meaning there’s likely to be something for everyone to enjoy. Independent shops, artisan studios a courtyard café and a selection of therapy centres, including osteopathy, acupuncture and beauty therapy. As well as the businesses on site, the location alone makes it worth a visit. Set in beautiful Surrey countryside, a trip to Smithbrook Kilns is a very different shopping experience to some of the area’s more commercial outlets. For those of a more creative nature, several of the businesses hold craft workshops, where visitors can learn new skills and hone existing ones. And if you don’t fancy making, but appreciate the fruits of other people’s labour, it’s easy to while away an afternoon browsing antiques
and collectibles, handmade pottery, glass blowing studio and fine jewellery It has become an essential destination for couples planning weddings, with just about everything you need for your nuptials available in one place. From dresses to celebration flowers, ring and tiaras to catering, time-pressed brides and grooms can treat Smithbrook Kilns as a one-stop shop for all their wedding needs. One of Smithbrook Kilns’ business owners said: “I live and work at Smithbrook Kilns. In the last few weeks we have seen the wonderful silver birches, hazel, red oak and London plane trees burst into life alongside masses of bluebells, violets and primroses. Also we have been fortunate enough to see strolling around Smithbrook Kilns a pair of partridges, golden pheasants, bobtail rabbits and in the last few days baby ducklings and moorhens have appeared and are swimming around the pond enjoying the sunny weather! It is a beautiful natural nature reserve for all to enjoy when they visit the Kilns, be it the wonderfully eclectic mix of shops and studios or the best cappuccino in the area at the fabulous Bricks Restaurant!”
RETAIL SHOPS, STUDIOS, OFFICES, CRAFT CENTRES, SPECIALIST THERAPIES, COFFEE SHOP/RESTAURANT, EASY FREE CAR PARKING www.smithbrookkilns.co.uk
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Unique gifts for you
The shopping destination for beautiful gifts and cards for you, your home and your loved ones as well as celebratory and wedding flowers and floral tributes, or just pop in for a browse and a coffee
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Smithbrook Kilns; a hidden gem A wide vvariety of specialist shops, workshops and other businesses. Attractive rrural setting with free car parking. SMITHBROOK FIREPLACES & STOVES LTD With almost 30 years of experience we will be happy to guide you through the process of choosing a fire that’s perfect for you. From a wood burning stove, gas fire and fireplace surround, all installed with the minimum of fuss by our own expert fitters. Visit our extensive showroom at 60a Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8JJ Tel: 01483 272728 Email: info@smithbrookfireplaces.com www.smithbrookfireplaces.com
THE COLOUR CAULDRON POTTERY PAINTING STUDIO Friends can enjoy time together , painting and chatting in the light and spacious studio. Choose a blank ceramic piece, such as a bowl, vase or trinket box and then express your creativity through colour and design. No experience is necessary and inspiration is available. Your pottery will then be fired and ready to collect a week later. Contact Jane; Tel: 01483 548652 Email: info@colourcauldron.co.uk www.colourcauldron.co.uk
K.D.COLLECTABLES We are a Antiques and Collectables shop in unit 2 with a number dealers selling a wide range of quality items, including, Books, China, Glass, Small items of furniture, Pictures, Old photo's, Jewellery and much more. You'll find a friendly welcome. Please feel free to come in and browse. We are open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4-30pm' 01483 277488 info@kdcollectables.co.uk Facebook page K.D.Collectables
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It has a beautiful natural nature reserve for all to enjoy when you visit isit the Kilns, Kil with a wonderfully eclectic mix of shops and studios.
SMITHBROOK KILN FURNITURE. Handmade furniture for every home, custom made to any size. Lounge, bedroom,office and dining. Oak, Beech, Ash, Walnut and painted. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm. Contact David on 01483 276882 Email info@smithbrookkilnfurniture.com www.smithbrookkilnfurniture.com
SIMON PURE Simon Pure is a much loved and respected independent jewellers showcasing their own unique contemporary designs in both flagship stores at Smithbrook Kilns and Swan Lane Guildford. Established for over thirty one years, they have won many awards for their stunningly beautiful and elegant designs and bridal jewellery. From design to reality their jewellery is totally representative of all their highly creative and skilled team. Telephone: 01483 273111 www.simonpure.co.uk
BEYOND MOUNTAIN BIKES More than just a mountain bike shop, we specialise in electric bikes and road bikes, as well as a good range of bikes for children from 2 and up. We promise to give you our best honest advice. We have skilled mechanics and bike fitters, and knowledgeable sales staff. Come and test a bike from our range we know you won’t be disappointed! Email: jackie@beyondmountainbikes.com Telephone: 01483 267676 Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeyondMountainBikes/
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Flowers that
reflect a life Funeral flowers are associated with grief, and many people don’t want to give them a second thought, but the expert team at The Edge of the Florist at Smithbrook Kilns see funeral flowers as a visual testimony to the relatives of the deceased that their loved one was cared about by others. Beverly Vos explains their approach.
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t The Edge of the Florist we take flowers and their impact personally. Our aim is to create flower arrangements, tributes and bouquets that make people pause for a moment and consider the beauty and symbolism of flowers and of the life they represent. Being surrounded by beautiful flowers is comforting in the face of sadness, like a rainbow on a gloomy day. That is why the selection and placement of flowers for such moments is done so thoughtfully. At The Edge of the Florist we try to ensure that funeral flowers reflect the personality of the deceased. For example, one lady had lost her husband who loved gardening, so we created a “border” of flowers, ferns and grasses and miniature planting to represent his passion. Because we know how distressing and sad funeral arrangements are, we can arrange to visit people in their own home environment and discuss what they would like us to arrange as their final gift to a much loved person.
For more information about the Edge of the Florist, visit www.theedgeoftheflorist.com or to make an appointment call 01483 277177
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The Harper Clinic Advanced Skin Health and Facial Rejuvenation
Healthy Radiant Skin Look the best for your age Whatever your age Skin Health Consultations Wrinkle Relaxing Injections Dermal Fillers Medical Grade Dermal Needling Medical Grade Facial Peels Treatments for Problem Skin: Rosacea, Acne, Hyper Pigmentation Lip Augmentation Cheek Augmentation Non-Surgical Facelift Cosmeceuticals Skin Health from Within
Are you thinking of rejuvenating treatments but confused with the myriad of products and treatments on the market? Is your usual skin care just not giving you the results you want? Do you have problem skin, such as adult acne or rosacea? Are you bothered with pigment problems or wrinkles? Karen, at The Harper Clinic, can help you achieve the best skin for you. At consultation, using her aesthetic eye and knowledge of current treatments, she will make you, a unique treatment plan. You can then decide how fast you want to see improvements to your skin! “I want all my clients to have the natural looking, radiant skin they deserve, at whatever age.�
Discreet location at 63A Smithbrook Kilns, Free parking outside clinic. For appointment: 07595 697406 www.karenharper.co.uk
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Be Inspired wedding and engagement rings
From choosing simple handfinished rings to bespoke. tailored diamond set bands Simon Pure will ensure you’ll receive the very best, honest, expert advice with an attention to detail that is second to none. With Surrey’s finest selection of contemporary men’s wedding rings including designs in black zirconium, tough titanium and sleek platinum and palladium you’ll be spoilt for choice. Their 30 years history bears testament to a dedication to exemplary design, quality of workmanship and provenance of materials To enjoy their gorgeous designs visit their showroom and workshop at Smithbrook Kilns Cranleigh or the boutique in Swan Lane, Guildford
3 Smithbrook Kilns, Horsham Road, Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8JJ www. simonpure.co.uk 01483 273111
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How to get the
best out of your living room in 2017 With over 50 years of experience in selling furniture and homewares, it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about interior design at Collingwood Batchellor. However, the ability to pull everything together to make a room look beautiful is no easy task. So we have put together some insider tips to help you get that designer look..
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his time we’ll be looking at how small adjustments can make a big difference to your living room.
Firstly however, it’s important to consider the amount of space you have to play with. Smaller spaces can look cluttered if you opt for larger furniture, while large spaces can sometimes feel empty and sterile. So, the key is to find balance. Zoning In In a smaller setup you’re only likely to have space for a conversation area and no extra space for furniture groupings. Larger spaces, however, present the opportunity to create zones that offer different functions within the living room. Get creative and think about how you can use the space you have; whether it’s by combining reading retreats with a place to watch your TV, or separating your dining from your living room furniture – do what suits you and your personality. Our first example has an awkward wall segmenting the room into two distinct areas. From the image you’ll see that our setup has two very different functions. On one hand you have the entertainment area; a TV, a bookcase for reading materials, DVDs, games for the children; and the other area is more streamlined, casual and cosier.
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Creating a Flow While it’s easy to see the two areas are separate, a natural flow is established through the use of plants, colour combinations and furniture from our Woodley range. The use of plants can make a room feel more homely, while multiple shades of green add depth to a space. Vibrant flowers will also tie in well with accessories such as sofa cushions and curtains – but make sure you use similar colours and shades. Colour Schemes Choosing your colour scheme is also a great way to start thinking about how you can make the most of your living room. Picking a few basic colours can provide big wins when trying to play out a theme throughout the home, and there a number of ways to do it. Bold colours are great when combined with paler shades. Take our example: strong golden tones are balanced with a pale floor and sofa colour – and these are brought together with the use of scatter cushions in various styles from our overall colour scheme. Funky stainless steel feet and arm options add a contemporary feel that juxtaposes the natural timbers well. Going strong with one favoured colour has its appeal, too. Using different shades
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of one colour and a mix of textured patterns will add interest and contrast you could otherwise struggle to find. From Colours to Lights While colours can show off your personality in a room, lighting – both natural and artificial – can play a big role in how easily those colours come across. Even rooms with a large source of natural light can sometimes have dark spots that need addressing. So, take a good look around and see where you might need extra lighting. Differing types of light work well in different situations. Lamps propped up on shelves and in the corners of a room will reflect light inwards from the walls, meaning you’ll have a warmer and less harsh source of light. Whereas, floor lamps and hanging lights can add extra light more centrally in larger rooms. Another way to enhance the lighting in a room, especially smaller living rooms, is to place mirrors on the opposite sides to any natural sources of light. This will reflect the light more evenly in a room, often making smaller spaces seem larger and brighter. The Finishing Touches Interior design is an endless topic – and where someone will tell you there’s one way to style a home, another person will tell you there are hundreds of different ways. Either way, your living room will need a touch of something unique, something that will represent who you are as a person. If family and friends are everything to you, use a spate of hanging pictures and photos to show that’s what’s important to you. Show off your passions, loves and quirks – interior design, if nothing else, should be a reflection of who you are. You’re the one who has to live there, after all! Don’t be afraid to show your creative side.
Collingwood Batchellor has stores in Horley, Horsham, Worthing, East Grinstead, Haslemere and Haywards Heath. For more information about products available visit their website at: www.collingwoodstores.co.uk or call 01293 224859.
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Wood that’s good for the soul The natural colours and grains of wood can provide the perfect focal point of a room. When that natural product is beautifully carved, the result is an extremely tactile and beautifully finished work of art.
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s the name suggests, Carved Wall Art creates stunning, contemporary carved wooden art. The extensive catalogue offers something for all tastes, from the unique, abstract ‘Melting Wood’ to the popular ‘Winter Trees’. The Carved Wall Art is offered with a beautiful lacquered finish to a high standard, creating an effortless natural art that makes an impact in any living space, the multi-faceted reflections of light and the attractive, mesmerising designs draw the eye, making them stand out providing an eye-catching statement piece. Each individual piece is made to order, meaning standard sizes can be customised to perfectly suit your space for both size and finish. The artwork comes delivered to your door, beautifully boxed and ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The unique, three-dimensional carved designs also lend themselves perfectly to commercial areas. Whether it’s a reception area in an office, a boardroom, or somewhere like a hotel lobby, not only is the art beautiful and eye-catching but it also adds a chic, contemporary feel to a space – instantly brightening up a wall. There are four standard collections available. The muted, subtle tones within the Natural Collection blend perfectly with many modern interiors. Designs in the Coloured Collection add a pop of colour and can tie in with other colours in the room or even pick out the colour in your company logo. The MoKKa Oak and Veneered Collections offer endless possibilities in many designs too. Several contrasting pieces in different colours grouped together on one wall make an interesting feature and spotlights really help show the different textures to best effect. Where possible, materials used are responsibly sourced, the MoKKa range uses a baking process rather than harmful chemicals or dyes and the rubber content of the Cork rubber makes use of both natural and recycled rubber. Carved Wall Art’s workshop and gallery is situated on the main A281 between Guildford and Horsham in West Sussex where you are welcome to visit to view the Carved Wall Art on display. Carved Wall Art will also be exhibiting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed between 29 June and 2 July.
For further information, visit www.carvedwallart.com call 01403 888060 or email sales@carvedwallart.com
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Springboard Play and Fun for Everyone With an inclusive ethos and a playful attitude, the Springboard Project offers a fun experience for children with and without disabilities. Springboard Houses in Horsham and Crawley boast soft play rooms, sensory rooms, all weather gardens and more. Operating on a stay and play basis, there’s plenty to do all day
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ocal Sussex charity, the Springboard Project celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Originally founded by parents of children with disabilities to ensure their children had access to the same play and social experiences as any other children, we continue to do just that. With the motto “Play and Fun for Everyone”, we support disabled children and young people to join in with anything and everything their non disabled peers do. Groups operate from our 2 adapted play centres in Horsham and Crawley and have groups in Worthing and Sutton. Supported by volunteers and staff, our members aged 0 – 25 enjoy sessions on site as well as using local leisure facilities – bowling, swimming, climbing, cinema, eating out and more. Sessions are planned around the members’ interests and also introduce them to new experiences. Whilst they’re having fun, they also
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practice lifeskills – decision making, money handling, travel training etc. They tell us they enjoy their short break with us and their families also tell us they appreciate the time themselves. Our Springboard Houses are also open for any family – with or without disabled children – to use on a stay and play basis and first visits are free! Both centres open 10-5 Monday – Friday in term time and are still open 3 days a week in school holidays. The younger ones enjoy playing in the sensory rooms, soft play rooms, toy lounges and all weather gardens. Specific play and learn sessions are also offered in Crawley with the option of a weekly inclusive Lego Club in Horsham.
For more information, please contact info@springboardproject.com (Horsham), centre@springboardproject.com (Crawley) or www.springboardproject.com
Hair for little princesses (and princes) everywhere
When Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, last went for the chop, she decided to make it count. She writes here about why she decided to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust.
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air grows. That’s always been my attitude when heading to the hairdressers. Except for some kids – often those who are undergoing cancer treatment – their hair doesn’t grow, which is where the Little Princess Trust comes in. Set up in 2006, the charity was created by the parents of Hannah Tarplee, who struggled to find a wig for their little girl when she lost her hair during treatment for a Wilms tumour and who sadly died in 2005. Now, the Little Princess Trust collects hair from donors all over the country and uses it to make wigs for boys and girls to try and reduce the trauma of their cancer treatment. I first came across this great little charity a few months ago. At the time my hair was long and overdue a cut, as was my seven year old daughter’s. Together, we decided
to have our hair cut and donate it. When we mentioned it to our friends, Dylan Willis (11) and her mum Sarah, they decided to join in too. I approached the wonderful team at The Company hairdressers in Horsham, who very generously donated their time and skills to give all four of us beautiful new haircuts. Along with the hair, we set up a JustGiving page to raise the money for the Little Princess Trust to pay to have our discarded hair made into wigs. I was surprised that they Little Princess Trust is able to take hair in almost any condition. It can be coloured or treated and just has to be washed and thoroughly dried before cutting. Donated hair must be at least seven inches long. To find out more about the Little Princess Trust visit www.littleprincess.org.uk.
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Now summer’s here, it’s the perfect time to get out and about in Sussex and Surrey. We’ve rounded up some of the best events around to help you enjoy our great outdoors this season. 17 and 24 June
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POP UP SHAKESPEARE AT POLESDEN LACEY
QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL
One of our favourite ways to spend a summer afternoon. Enjoy scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest and Twelfth Night in the gardens at Polesden Lacey. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a little bit of culture in beautiful surroundings.
With five days of thrilling action set against the magnificent backdrop of the rolling Sussex countryside, Qatar Goodwood Festival – popularly known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ – is the sporting and social highlight of the flat-racing season.
17-18 June CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF THE BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK Organised in association with the Vintage Sports-Car Club, the event celebrates Brooklands’ rich motoring history and the Brooklands race track, which originally opened in 1907. The two-day extravaganza features Speed Trials, Driving Tests, the prestigious Double Twelve Concours and Test Hill ascents.
6 August OPERA ON THE VINEYARD, ALBURY Wine and opera, a perfect pairing. If it floats your boat, get along to Albury Vineyard to enjoy an evening of professional opera with a backdrop of the vineyard and the Surrey Hills. Opera on the Vineyard at Albury bas become the vineyard’s most popular event.
29 June – 2 July GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED The theme for 2017’s Festival of Speed is ‘Peaks of Performance - Motorsport’s Game-Changers’, celebrating racing machines that were so fast, powerful, expensive or complicated that the rules had to be changed to rein them in.
29 June -9 July PETFRINGE Petworth’s very own fringe festival pulls together a whole range of different shows and acts all of descriptions which have a quirkiness that will make you think, make you laugh and, most importantly, give you a good time.
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9 August SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST SHORESEARCH AT BOGNOR ROCKS Join in the Sussex Wildlife Trust survey to identify and record animals, plants and habitats at Bognor Rocks. This site consists of a sloping, shingle beach with wooden groynes in the upper shore; during low tide an expanse of sand with large, sandstone outcrops is exposed.
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Greville Rose receives royal debut As the National Trust takes its new “Margaret Greville Rose� to the Chelsea Flower Show, Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, discovers the story behind the new bloom.
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We’ve over 50 rose varieties in the garden here at Polesden, but Maggie’s rose is something truly special.
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isitors to the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year were among the first to see a new rose variety bred in celebration of one of Surrey’s most generous benefactors. Margaret Greville, the Edwardian socialite who bequeathed her Polesden Lacey estate to the National Trust 75 years ago in 1942, is the inspiration for the rose, which has been given her name. Her Majesty the Queen was present for the debut of the Rosa ‘Margaret Greville’ as the plant is to be officially known. The new and vivacious bloom is exclusive to
Polesden Lacey, though visitors can buy the Greville rose in the gift shop to bloom at home. The Greville Rose has been bred especially for the National Trust at Polesden Lacey by rose expert, Peter Beales. Working closely with senior gardeners at Polesden Lacey, Beales took inspiration from the spirit of Polesden’s benefactor. It is a full bloom of hot peach pink petals with a heart of yellow gold at the centre. It has a distinct yet delicate scent and blooms repeatedly throughout the summer months.
Mrs Greville was renowned for rubbing shoulders with the Edwardian glitterati at the opulent house parties she threw at Polesden Lacey, her lavish countryside retreat. Fabulously wealthy, over the years she played hostess to countless famous faces, including King Edward VII, Winston Churchill, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother herself described Maggie as being “so shrewd, so kind, so amusingly unkind, so sharp, such fun, so naughty”, a fitting description for a socialite who kept an extra string of pearls tucked in her bosom to ensure she was never eclipsed by a rival. 75 years with the National Trust The launch of the Greville Rose coincides with the 75th anniversary of Maggie’s bequest to the National Trust, a landmark year for Polesden Lacey. Polesden Lacey’s Head Gardener, Jamie Harris, said: “We’ve over 50 rose varieties in the garden here at Polesden, but Maggie’s rose is something truly special. The vivid colours especially make this a fitting tribute to the woman who, 75 years ago, wanted everyone to enjoy the beauty of Polesden.” Visitors can find the rose in bloom beside Mrs Greville’s grave in the Ladies Garden at Polesden Lacey.
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The hidden dangers
of cash Inflation hit its highest level in four years in April, rising to an annual rate of 2.7%, according to the Bank of England.
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s a result, returns on almost all cash savings accounts will be negative, reducing the value of cash holdings because the spending power of the money is being eaten away. Most investors perceive cash to be riskfree and very often only feel comfortable investing in stocks and shares when the outlook feels relatively certain. Unfortunately, experience has shown this approach to be consistently wrong, thanks in a large part the cumulative effects of inflation. Put simply, inflation measures the increase in the cost of living, measured by movements in the consumer prices index. But it is not as well publicised as share price performance or interest rates, which often grab front-page headlines and have a far more visible effect on your money. You will not see the effects of inflation published on your bank statement, for instance. All you will see is the cash you have plus any interest you will have received. Inflation will not feature. But the effects of inflation are pernicious, slowly and imperceptibly eroding the value of your money. A more accurate bank statement would also illustrate how much money you have “lost” through the decline in your savings’ purchasing power.
Inflation: the silent killer For example, even removing the effects of tax, let’s say you had £10,000 in cash 10 years ago. According research by Brewin Dolphin, the wealth manager, the real return on that cash has averaged minus -1.95% a year because the cost of living has eaten into the spending power of your money. That is the equivalent of losing £195 a year at the outset, and after 10 years the total losses in terms of spending power would have totalled £1,787, leaving you with a cash sum that has a real value of just £8,213. This is because inflation has pushed up the cost of goods and services in the real world while the interest paid on your cash has failed to keep up. And, of course, any tax you need to pay on your interest would reduce the returns still further. As inflation is forecast to rise this year to perhaps as high as 3%, it is crucial to invest in a way that protects against your cash against it. The latest data from the Bank of England showed inflation rising to its highest level in four years at 2.7%. If inflation does hit 3% this year, and stays there for 10 years, it would turn £10,000 today to the equivalent of just £7,374.24 in 10 years’ time, reducing the value of your money by more than a quarter. Liz Alley, divisional director at Brewin Dolphin, says: “If you are serious about
preserving the value of your money, leaving it in cash is not a good option. It has such limited growth potential yet is exposed to a high and growing corrosive force in inflation. Savers have had a tough enough time already and cannot afford to be complacent even if we begin to see rates rise off their record lows.” There are numerous ways of protecting against inflation but none have been as consistently effective as investing in stocks and shares, as you can see from the chart, above. Everybody has an individual tolerance for risk but generally speaking investing in equities should be viewed as a five-year commitment at the very least. This is because the longer you leave your money in the stock market, the more likely it is that you will emerge with real profits. Broadly speaking, opposite is true with cash: the longer you leave your money invested in the bank, the riskier it is, because inflation has longer to eat into the value of your money. Volatility in the stock market can be gutchurning on a day-to-day basis as prices swing rapidly up and down. But these movements smooth out over time. As the chart shows, over the past 10 years, real returns on shares have outperformed real returns on cash by 60%.
For further advice on planning for your own and your family’s future, or to download the Brewin Dolphin Family Wealth Report, visit brewin.co.uk Reigate: 45 London Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9PY | t: 01737 223 722 London: 12 Smithfield Street, London EC1A 9LA | t: 020 3201 3900
The value of investments and any income from them can fall and you may get back less than you invested. No investment is suitable in all cases and if you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact us. The value of investments and any income from them can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Performance is shown before charges which will have the effect of reducing the illustrated performance. This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. The information contained in this document is believed to be reliable and accurate, but without further investigation cannot be warranted as to accuracy or completeness. The opinions expressed in this document are not necessarily the views held throughout Brewin Dolphin Ltd.
If you want to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks and shares to preserve and enhance the value of your savings, speak to your adviser about the benefits of a diversified portfolio of stocks and shares.
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Law and democracy are good and important things, but lawyers don’t always have the very best reputation. Shiraz Rustom, a barrister with 1215 Chambers pleads their case.
Barristers risters do d work for REE They They call ca it FREE. “pro bono”, meaning “for the good”.
Aside from the obvious jokes, I didn’t think that an article on how the rule of law keeps you safe from tyranny and how access to justice via highly trained lawyers ensures your individual voice is always heard in the democratic institutions of state, would be useful.
Especially when “access to” means “ability to pay for”! Quite. Recent changes in legal aid and court fees have led to spiralling costs, pricing many people out of their entitlement to access to justice in general, and specifically access to representation in court. This is particularly true of the family courts and is a passing issue since studies show that those with good lawyers routinely achieve better outcomes than those without.
So how, exactly, is that an example of “doing good”? I’m going to let you in on the best kept secret in law (whisper it): Barristers do work for FREE. They call it “pro bono”, meaning “for the good”.
Free is good. There are two principle routes by which one can access free representation: The Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit. The Bar Pro Bono Unit (www.barprobono. org.uk) has been operating since 1996 and is the Bar’s own charity which matches those in need of assistance with those barristers prepared to offer it. The Unit is rigorous in ensuring that the barrister is of the same expertise and experience as if the client was a paying one. The Unit covers work in all areas of law and at all levels of court. The Free Representation Unit (FRU) www.thefru.org.uk, in operation since 1972, provides representation in social security, employment or criminal injury
compensation scheme tribunals. Whilst the representation is largely provided by law students and young professionals, all FRU’s representatives are volunteers who are trained by FRU and work under the supervision of their case workers.
Excellent, just give me the contact details and I’ll get me a lawyer. Not so fast. Both units only really take cases on referral (although the FRU can be approached directly for assistance in employment cases) from advice agencies (eg the Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk), law centres or their local MP. In addition, you will not be eligible for assistance unless you are not eligible for public funding (legal aid), and your hearing is more than three weeks on from the date of referral. Upon referral both agencies perform a sift to see if your case meets their criteria for assistance, usually the legal merits of the case, your financial circumstances and the amount of work required to get the case court-ready.
So what happens if I don’t qualify for legal aid or representation by the Bar Pro Bono Unit or FRU? You can now access barristers directly without going through a solicitor. Many will offer bespoke services at fixed rate so you can properly budget and pay only for those services you need (e.g. an initial advice or pleading) and can afford. See the Bar Council direct access portal www.directaccessportal.co.uk/ search/1/barrister. For more information about this or any other legal issue, which affects you or your business, visit www.1215chambers.com or call 020 3291 1215.
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The importance of
financial planning Whether you’re a natural planner or an advocate of the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach to planning, when it comes to money, it’s definitely worth taking some time. Carolyn Burchell of Composure Accounting and Taxation Ltd offers her insight. Photo by Sophie Ward Photography
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guess that it’s not all that surprising that this concept would appeal to an accountant. Promise not to tell, but I must admit to having been a bit slack on the planning front in the past. A bit like a builder whose own house is never finished. I have started to get my ducks in a row and it is a very therapeutic experience. So where should you start? My mortgage was at the top of my hit list. Since the credit crunch, lenders have become far stricter, rightly so many would say. The implementation of tougher affordability criteria and higher standards of proof for repayment are starting to hit home. For most borrowers, gone are the days of keeping your fingers crossed that your endowment will pull up from its nosedive, as are using a pension or an investment property as collateral.
For business owners whose income is split between salary and dividends, these are particularly challenging times. Why not focus on when you actually want to have it paid off – not the theoretical repayment term – and then on how you are able to achieve this. Do you want to be mortgage free by the time your children finish their education? Or maybe by the time you’re 50 so you’re free to travel the world? Remember the adage “act in haste, repent at leisure” so once you have decided what your goal is, get some professional advice before you put any wheels in motion. This leads neatly to my next point which is, unsurprisingly, tax planning. It is essential to make sure you get advice from a qualified professional and, as there has been so much attention given to how much tax people and businesses pay, I would like
to be quite clear: tax planning is entirely different to tax avoidance, or worse, tax evasion. The kind of planning I am talking about is simple stuff. For example, every taxpayer receives an annual capital gains tax exemption (set at £11,300 for 2017-18) which broadly means that any profit you make on the sale of a capital item, such as shares, will be taxed if it is over and above the annual exemption. Thinking about the timing of when you sell your assets sounds like common sense but you would be surprised at the number of people who choose to sell assets just before the end of a tax year. Likewise, within the business community, scheduling your expenditure to ensure that you are using your capital allowance relief at the right time is a good example of effective tax planning. There is nothing dishonest about this. The reason that this relief exists is to boost the economy by encouraging businesses to spend money on fixed assets – it’s driven by government and the limits are aligned to economic policy. Obviously there is no point in spending just to get the tax relief, but if you are planning to buy a significant piece of kit, doing it at the right time can improve your cashflow. In the present environment where tax rules are changing so rapidly, it is vital to understand both the current and future rates and when the impact of known changes will come into force. Whether it be personal or corporate tax,
planning ahead allows you to make good use of the reliefs and exemptions offered by our tax laws. Be sure that you discuss this with your accountant before you commit to anything as, most of the time, there is little they can do to help once everything is done and dusted. Moving away from tax into a more general business arena. According to a recent Bloomberg survey, eight in 10 UK businesses fail within the first two years of trading. What would you say are the top two causes? If you said: cashflow and not having a business strategy, you would be right. Both of which stem from a lack of planning. So why would a business not have a plan? Time? Skills? Here are two of the most common conversations we have with clients. The first is about leveraging technology wherever possible. We encourage our clients to use technology to do the nonvalued-added chores so that they can get on with the important projects that will grow their business. They should be using data to make decisions not sitting and keying it into a bookkeeping package. These days there really isn’t any excuse as reasonably-priced software packages and bank accounts can easily be linked via secure feeds or uploads. The second most common conversation we have is about outsourcing the jobs that are not their field of expertise. Let someone else take care of the bookkeeping, the payroll, the social media, if their time can be
spent more productively elsewhere…like meeting new customers or, you guessed it, planning. To wrap up: whilst I would love you all to think of me as ever-so-clever (I started this with a quote from Antoine de SaintExupéry after all) I think the last word on the subject of planning should go to Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith (The A-Team, lost somewhere in the ‘80s):
I love it when a plan comes together.” For more advice on this or any other accountancy and taxation issues, contact Carolyn Burchell and her Team at Composure on 01403 211865 or email cburchell@composureaccounting.co.uk The information in this article is general guidance and does not constitute advice. If you require advice, you should contact a qualified accounting or taxation professional. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Taxation maintain registers of members and firms.
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Law for all
At the beginning of 2017 newly formed four-partner strong, and aptly named, Surrey Hills Solicitors moved into offices at 296 High Street, Dorking. The bright, newly refurbished offices decked with sleek furniture and funky artwork fit the firm’s fresh attitude to providing legal services. Here, they tell Fine about their fresh approach.
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S In addition ddition to providing prov legal services directly to dire the public, the partners also volunteer their services to charitable organisations such as attending clinics at Surrey Law Centre.
urrey Hills Solicitors’ main aim is to ensure that they are approachable and offer excellent service, with clients able to speak directly with the solicitor dealing with their matter. The partners pride themselves on being approachable, accessible and committed to delivering a first class service to their all clients, whether individuals or commercial entities. They appreciate that not all clients are the same, nor do they want to be treated the same, particularly when it comes to matters such as fees. Surrey Hills Solicitors endeavours to find a fee structure that works for each client, whether on a traditional hourly rate basis or, as is becoming more popular, by offering fixed fees. So who are Surrey Hills Solicitors? The firm has a wealth of experience by way of its partners, who have all worked in the local area for many years and live locally: •
Rachael Anderson: family law •expert and mediator – Rachael provides clear, constructive and sensible advice on all aspects of family law and mediation. Rachael is a Law Society accredited mediator and member of Resolution.
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Sarah Christmas: residential and commercial conveyancing/property matters – Sarah has many years of experience dealing with all conveyancing and property related issues for individuals, property developers, landlords, tenants and management companies.
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Ian Davison: local government and charities – Ian worked in local government for many years before transferring to private practice where he continues to deal with all aspects of local government law from governance to transactional work, often involving charities.
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Kate Jackson: dispute resolution and employment – Kate turns her hand to resolving all manner of disputes, including property, contracts, employment and landlord and tenant matters, as well as handling disputes for local authorities.
The firm specialises in the areas of law practiced by each of the four founding partners, including the niche area of local government. Instructions range from straightforward to very complex and all are met with the same enthusiasm and professionalism. Whilst of course it is difficult to glamorise the more routine aspects of the law, Surrey Hills Solicitors are embracing change. For example, as we move further and further into the digital age they are challenging themselves to create a paperless office. In addition to providing legal services directly to the public, the partners also volunteer their services to charitable organisations such as attending clinics at Surrey Law Centre. Not only is this part of the ethos of making legal advice more accessible but it is also reflects a genuine keenness to embrace being part of the local community. For further information about Surrey Hills Solicitors please visit pop into their office at 296 High Street Dorking, or call 01306 877592. enquiries@surreyhillssolicitors.co.uk
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ENHANCE THE BEAUTY & VALUE OF YOUR HOME WITH OUR AWARD WINNING TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS Timber Windows of Horsham install hand-made, fully finished timber casement windows, sash windows and doors throughout Sussex and neighbouring areas. Whether your home is a country cottage, a Georgian townhouse, a modern semi or a converted barn, we have a range of traditional and contemporary timber windows and doors that will complement it perfectly. Our products do not stick, warp or twist, require very little maintenance, offer modern standards of security and significant energy savings. Our showroom near Horsham provides the perfect environment to see and experience the quality of our range first hand – do come and visit us!
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Chasing
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster4.3L Registration: 2008 (08) Mileage: 32,000
£43,495
Maserati Grancabrio Sport V8
Alfa Romeo 4C TBI 240HP
Registration: 2016 (16)
Registration: 2014 (64)
Mileage: 3,031
Mileage: 5,950
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ver the last seven years, Mole Valley Specialist Cars has built an enviable reputation for the supply of quality specialist and performance cars, both new and used. It has long been well-known for it’s association with TVR, Morgan and Noble cars and now also specialises in low-mileage sports and performance cars such as Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar, Aston Martin and other exotica such as Weismann and Spyker with a few carefully chosen classic cars thrown into the mix so there is always something interesting to appeal to the car enthusiast! Customers can browse classic and modern models in the large boutique-style indoor showroom in an environment that understands the love of beautiful cars and is free from sales pressure. It is a rare place where customers and enthusiasts alike can compare rival marques under one roof. The service department is always busy, servicing and repairing Morgan,
Noble and TVR, and again has an enviable reputation in this area due to the knowledge and expertise of the technicians, one of whom has over thirty years’ experience in these marques. Mole Valley’s reputation is such that customers return time after time and many cars are sold unseen to customers over the phone in the UK and overseas. Really exciting news is that TVR has announced that it is producing a new model which will be available in 2017. As a TVR Heritage dealer, Mole Valley will be eagerly awaiting details of the new car, which is being designed by Gordon Murray and will be powered by a new Cosworth V8 engine. For this and the full range of Mole Valley’s prestige brands, visit the showroom and workshop on the A24 between Dorking and Horsham where you will be assured of a warm welcome whether looking for a new car or just to browse and dream!
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DS3 Performance‌ Just Don’t Call it a
Citroen Our motoring writer, Ade Holder takes the new DS3 for a spin.
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...thiss is a hot hot hatch hatc so it’s not meant to waft about the place and the handling is so good it’s a payoff I would be very willing to live with.
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or some time now there has been a new car brand around called DS. Except it is not really new; it’s the posh side of the long standing French car maker Citroen. The thing is, Citroen and its parent company PSA really want DS to be something new, so woe betide any hapless motoring journalist that refers to a DS as anything else. There was once a Citroen DS model so they really should have come up with something totally new like Toyota did with Lexus; it would have avoided a few awkward moments during press launches. That being said DS are making some very nice cars and the DS3 is no exception. Hot Hatch The DS3 is pretty good looking as far as hatchbacks go but the Performance edition takes things to another level and things do get rather hot. First of all the Performance edition looks considerably more serious than the somewhat jaunty standard version. It has huge alloy wheels that are, frankly, going to get kerbed to bits within a month of ownership. It sits low and hunched with a stance that certainly looks like it means business. The two-tone paint job is subtle but adds a lot to the look, a fine balance to achieve! Performance by Name? There is no doubt calling a car the “performance” is a big risk; it might not perform very well at all. However, DS seem to have pulled it off, the “3” is a huge amount of fun. It will get to 60 mph from 0 in around 6.5 seconds, which is not exactly fast these days, but is certainly not slow either. Where this car really comes into its own though is the driving experience as a whole. The 1.6 litre turbo charged four cylinder engine sounds great, it pulls well and the car handles perfectly. It loves corners and grips like very few cars I have driven on normal roads. This coupled with
the low slung feel makes for a lot of smiles per mile. Rough Stuff It’s not all plain sailing for the DS3 though. To make the car handle well they had to make it rather stiff in the suspension department and with those whopping 18 inch wheels the ride is certainly solid. Over the bumps you find on a Sussex B-road the DS3 is a long way from a Roll Royce and for some people it would simply prove too uncomfortable. However, this is a hot hatch so it’s not meant to waft about the place and the handling is so good it’s a payoff I would be very willing to live with. Inside The interior is simply awesome. There is no other way to say it; the racing seats hug you like some sort of long lost friend, the steering wheel makes you feel like a racing driver and the infotainment system is easy to use and looks great. There is even….wait for it…an air freshener button. Yes, DS decided that people need a built in fragrance dial on the dashboard so owners can control the in-car smell. DS3 is for me! The bottom line with the DS3 performance is that I want one. It looks cool, it goes very well, it handles like a go kart but far better and has plenty of toys and creature comforts hidden under the sporty interior. The only snag is that it does cost rather a lot. At around £25,000 it comes in more expensive than a Mini Cooper S! That being said, it is far cooler than the rather common Mini and is frankly a far better driving experience. Is it worth another £7000+? That is a tough one to answer but if you want something fresh, quite unique and serious fun then the DS3 Performance has to be on your test drive list.
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Images courtesy of Moroccan National Tourist Office. www.visitmorocco.com
Majestic
Morocco Morocco is only slightly further than the southern shores of Europe, but feels like a world away. Travel counsellor Katrina Smith tells Fine about the highlights of her recent trip.
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n March of this year myself and 39 other Travel Counsellors visited Morocco as guests of the Moroccan Tourist Board for a fabulous familiarisation trip that provided deep insights into the country and what it has to offer visitors. Morocco holds a place in my heart, as this is where my husband proposed to me 22 years ago.
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We started our trip in Marrakech with its vibrant bustling souks and maze of narrow streets. Once you enter the 11th century city walls into the medina it is like stepping back in time. It is difficult to know which way to look with shops offering fragrant herbs and spices to handmade rugs, colourful ceramics, silk scarves and ornate jewellery.
First time visitors to Marrakech may feel a little daunted by the task of traversing the souks, but you can hire a guide to take you round and help you navigate the meandering streets and alleyways. The main square and “the” place to visit is the huge, busy and colourful “Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Here you will find snake-charmers, the very colourful water carriers, food stalls, acrobats and magicians. Towering over the square is the Koutoubia Mosque, which is the highest building in the city. Whilst in Marrakech we visited the La Maison Arabe to learn about traditional Moroccan cuisine, and in particular the tagine. The cookery school is set in an organic kitchen garden, so participants can pick the vegetables and herbs they’ll use to season their delicious Moroccan tagines. The school is very modern and lessons are interactive. The chef (or dada) demonstrates the cooking of the dish (in our case it was a chicken tagine) all the time being filmed by camera and streamed live to monitors at every cooking station, of which there are 16. As well as being an informative session it is great fun and at the end of it you get to taste the fruit of your labours.
... amazing amazin ng sight of tree-climbing e climbing goats. go They balance in the branches of argan trees and feed on the nuts
We were lucky during our trip to sample some of Marrakech’s superb restaurants. On our first evening, just off of Jemaa el-Fnaa we visited Le Salama, hidden on a side alley and up narrow stairs you emerge into an atmospheric restaurant. Here we were served platters of chicken and lamb along with huge tagines of couscous and vegetables. There is also the terrace Sky Bar with views across the medina. On our second night we were treated to fine dining at Le Palace, with live entertainment and dancing to keep you partying into the early hours. You cannot go to Morocco and not try mint tea. Mint tea is very important in Moroccan culture. Even the poorest families, who may not have utilities or even furniture will have a Moroccan teaset sitting on a polished tray.
The tea is actually green tea from China that has Moroccan mint added to it and a copious amount of sugar (around 12 cubes per tiny pot!) Men usually have heaps of sugar and lots of flourishes, women less so. To see a different side to Morocco you should take a two and a half hour drive to the coastal town of Essaouira. We stopped on the way to take in the amazing sight of tree-climbing goats. They balance in the branches of argan trees and feed on the nuts. Argan trees are unique to Morocco and are used to produce the fabulous Moroccan oil us ladies love to use on our hair or within cosmetics. Essaouira is a breezy coastal town with a wide sandy beach, very similar to Marrakech, in that is has its medina hidden behind ancient city walls, but the streets are more relaxed and wider. You can walk along the promenade overlooking the beach where there is camel and horse riding available. The beach stretches for miles where you will see kite and windsurfers harnessing the perfect Atlantic winds. There are some modern welcoming hotels and rhiads in Essaouira where you can relax and sample more of the delicious Moroccan food. Morocco is an alluring and enchanting holiday destination. While there is nowhere in the World that is completely immune from danger, Morocco, with its charming and friendly people feels a world apart from the pre-conceived fears many travellers now have about North Africa. Katrina Smith is a highly experienced travel consultant within the Travel Counsellors network. As well as being ATOL licensed all Katrina’s clients are protected by Travel Counsellor’s unique financial protection trust. Katrina has over 10 years experience in both retail and tour operations and has travelled extensively herself. www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/katrina.smith Phone: 01403 887190 E : Katrina.smith@travelcounsellors.com
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Travel and food the ultimate getaways
Being on holiday is often an excuse to lay around eating and drinking to excess. Goodness knows we deserve it after working so hard all year, but what if your holiday could nourish your body instead of abusing it? Health and Fitness Travel has created a suite of tailor-made wellness holidays worldwide to provide the healthiest gastronomic delights. Travel | 62
For the Superfood Nomad: Atmantan Wellness Resort, India Escape to the regal sanctuary of Atmantan in the Sahyadri Mountain range and discover healthy living through good food and an active lifestyle. Choose from a variety of different healthy meal programmes; go Ayurvedic and eat according to your body type, macrobiotic for a balanced plate, or explore mouth-watering Mediterranean and Asian cuisine to your liking. With a selection of healthy restaurants to choose from, each offering a different dining experience, indecisive foodies can enjoy all that this holistic wellness retreat has to offer.
For the Wholefood Wanderer: SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain Find out everything you need to know about the wonders of Macrobiotic diet and healthy food preparation at SHA Wellness Clinic. In conjunction with your chosen wellness programme, group classes are held with varying themes according to the day of the week, from energy breakfasts to detox cooking and weight control cuisine. Opt for a private class where you can choose from 50 different dishes to suit your needs. Alongside best practices on healthy cooking methods, learn the health benefits of each food item as chefs give you an informative talk about its active ingredients and why it’s good for you.
For the Gluten-Free Globetrotter: Sianji Well-being Resort, Turkey If you’re a ‘GF’ traveller, don’t fret, as Sianji Well-being Resort in the stunning south-western Aegean coast of Turkey will resolve your gluten-free holiday conundrum. With expert consultations from a professional dietician and detox specialists, be guided with the best tailor-made nutrition regimen for you, with programmes including alkaline diet, raw food detox and master detox. Benefit from thrice-weekly healthy living seminars that can offer you the opportunity to learn a healthier lifestyle, whilst other activities like water sports, fitness classes, and yoga will keep you physically and mentally balanced. For the Veggie Voyager: Ti Sana, Italy Indulge in the best of raw and cooked cuisine with Ti Sana’s unique ‘Healtheatarian’ philosophy, featuring a varied but mouthwatering, all-vegetarian menu. Tucked away in the peaceful Italian countryside, Ti Sana choose organic foods and locally farmed produce, which are handpicked (quite literally!) to provide guests with the highest nutritional quality and taste. Delight your taste buds with fresh juices and organic, seasonal meals prepared lovingly by raw and vegan food chef Valeria and her dedicated team. Expect hearty soups, raw sushi and vegetarian curries, fueling you with natural, cleansing and satisfying foods, to detoxify your system the healthy way.
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For the Guilt-Free Jetsetter: Fusion Maia, Vietnam If you’re on the lookout for some Asian-fusion with a healthy twist, Fusion Maia in Da Nang, Vietnam promises to deliver. Be spoilt for choice with an array of zero-guilt noms inspired from a combination of traditional Vietnamese cooking, modern international flavours and comfort food classics including vegan pizzas and mouth-watering raw desserts. For those who truly want to commit, Fusion Maia has designed bespoke nutrition programs like Alkaline Diet, Raw Food Detox, and Juice Cleansing Detox to guide you through your foodie wellness journey.
For the Raw Food Epicure: Phuket Cleanse Detox & Fitness, Thailand Phuket Cleanse champions the power of detox and conveys it with active cleansing through proper nutrition and fitness, detoxifying through exercise and the food that you take in. Enjoy delicious, healthy food options with raw-vegan cuisine, and be spoilt for choice at the juice buffet. Through daily cooking classes, you’ll explore different ingredients to learn how to make your own enticing raw food goodies. You will never run out of choices as the kitchen team at Phuket Cleanse makes their own recipes to give guests the variety they need to fully appreciate raw living food feasting.
For the Zen Foodie: Kamalaya, Thailand Taste the luscious flavours of Thai cuisine the healthy way on the tranquil sanctuary of Kamalaya set on the coast of Koh Samui. This wellness retreat is an ideal destination for single foodies where they join the community table during meal times, chat and meet with like-minded individuals or participate in a weekly cooking class where guests can learn how to whip up healthy detox cuisine that’s remarkably rich and flavorful. Obtain the right set of skills to spice up dishes from protein-rich sources like fish, chicken, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains in the comfort of your own kitchen. For the Green Gastronome: Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, New Zealand Experience a flavourful, healthy culinary adventure with a spectrum of raw-vegan delights whilst holidaying at Aro Ha Wellness Retreat. Bask in the spectacular, jaw-dropping backdrop of Glenorchy, New Zealand as you enjoy a vegan-meetspaleo diet and enzymatically active menu that will feed your body a diet rich in trace minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients. Learn how to make these healthy meals at home as Aro Ha’s wholefood chefs invite you into their kitchen to show you how it’s done through their cooking classes, demonstrating DIY-friendly recipes.
For advice, guidance and booking visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com or call 0203 397 8891.
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Storrington Village, West Sussex
Guide Pri Price ce £295,000
The e p e rfe ctt re tire me e ntt ap art me e ntt f orr you?? Wond de rf ull l y l ightt 64 47 sq q ft intte ri orr, no sttai rs and d own b al cony So handy for the village yet with a tranquil outlook | Really spacious double-aspect living room with dining area and delightful wooded views from your own balcony | Lift–served complex complex built 2014 and administered by McCarthy & Stone Stone | Up-to-the minute kitchen with appliances | Good storage, large hall cupboard and walk-in store/closet in the bedroom | Large main bedroom with view | Hotel-style wet room/shower room | Individually Individually room-controlled underfloor heating | Superb facilities facilities feature a Laundry, Guest suite, Residents’ lounge, sitting/TV area and tables & chairs on the outside terrace | Allocated parking available | Over 60 age requirement | EPC B (83) | Available now | Contact local agents Clarke & Charlesworth for viewing viewing times |
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Guide Price £330,000
Cha ar miing 3 - sttorre y cottta ge e wii th it s own p re tty ga arde n,, in a l ittl e b a ck k wa ate r justt off t he e viil l age e sq qua a re Cottage-chic presentation, light & stylish interior | Lots of architectural features: exposed timbers, mellow mellow brick, painted stonework & latch doors | New windows fitted in 2013 | Sitting room with feature fireplace & woodburner | Cottage kitchen with high ceiling | 2 double bedrooms | Full-depth 19ft top floor main bedroom with bath alcove alcove | High view over the village to the Downs | Stylish refitted shower room | Loft area & storage | Gas central heating system | Pretty garden backing onto trees | Permit-holder parking nearby in North Street/Library Street/Library car park (annual fee payable) | Handy location and no through traffic | A lovely first or second home | EPC not applicable (Grade II Listed Building) |
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Priva ate r oa ad loca a tion justt to the e soutth of the e villa a ge e . N o thrr ough tr affi fic, dirre c t D owns vie e ws Transformed in the last 6 myears, this contemporary single-level detached home has a light, luxurious luxuriously ly appointed interior | Wide-verged private road location, a walk from the village & Downs | 1,714 sq ft layout | Feature 26x14 26x14 reception room with glorious Downs view | Superb new atrium-roof dining room (could (could reconvert to Study/Bedroom 3) | 19x19 L-shape new new kitchen & breakfast/ morning room with AGA | Bright reception hall | Large Large cloakroom | Big main bedroom with walk-in closet/dressing closet/dressing room | Double bedroom 2 | New contemporary bath/shower room room | High quality floors & neutral décor | Gas heating heating (recent new boiler), double glazing | Extensive central drive | Large attached attached garage | Mature south west gardens, not overlooked overlooked | EPC D 63 |
Fittleworth, West Sussex
Guide Price £495,000
A r are op p p orrtunitty t o b uy a de tache e d b unga alow in ne e e d off mod de rnisa ation. 1 00fft wid de p lott in a p riva a t e la ane e Ideal for those looking to enlarge or change to their their own requiremnents, subject to consents | 1,139 sq ft interior and garage | 2 double bedrooms bedrooms | Central entrance hall | Sitting room with fireplace fireplace | Shower room (was bathroom) | 18ft kitchen breakfast room | 14ft Utility/workroom with cloakroom | Large Large loft area | Night storage heating and modern double glazing, extra extra insulation | Wide wrap-round gardens & mature planting | Sunny terrace | Lovely private gardens with views to to woodland | Integral single garage, Hardstanding/carport Hardstanding/carport area | Wonderful country walks on Hesworth Common and the renowned renowned Swan Inn in the village | A no-chain sale | EPC D 65 |
Clarke & Charlesworth
01903 74 12 12 e: property@clarkeandcharlesworth.com
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Amberley, West Sussex A picturesque stone built Grade II Listed property located in the heart of the sought after village of Amberley, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park. Entrance Lobby • Reception Room • Double aspect Family Room • Inner Hallway • Beautiful Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Stunning Sitting Room • Dining Room • 4 Good sized Bedrooms • Bathroom • Shower Room • Mature ZHOO HQFORVHG VRXWK IDFLQJ SDUWLDOO\ ZDOOHG JDUGHQ $PSOH SDUNLQJ IRU VHYHUDO YHKLFOHV %HDXWLIXOO\ VHFOXGHG SORW RI MXVW RYHU D ÀIWK RI DQ DFUH
Guide Price £1,100,000
Arundel 01903 885 886 arundel@jackson-stops.co.uk
Compton, West Sussex A Listed Grade II Regency house with beautifully proportioned elegant rooms, mature walled gardens and extensive outbuildings in the centre of one of the South Downs National Park’s most popular villages. Reception Hall • Cellars • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Study Kitchen • 7/8 Bedrooms • 3 Bathroom/Shower Rooms (2 En-Suite) • Outbuildings including 3 Garages, Former Stabling, Groom’s & Gardener’s Quarters • Greenhouse • Garden Store Rooms • Walled Gardens in excess of 1 acre
Guide Price £2,600,000
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Chichester 01243 786316 chichester@jackson-stops.co.uk
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Guide Price £2,500,000
EPC rating C
Dorking 01306 887560 dorking@jackson-stops.co.uk
Reigate, Surrey An outstanding and luxuriously appointed home - wonderfully secluded yet conveniently located. Entrance hall • grand reception hall • FORDNURRP GUDZLQJ URRP GLQLQJ URRP VXSHUE NLWFKHQ IDPLO\ URRP VWXG\ XWLOLW\ URRP JDPHV URRP VWXQQLQJ JDOOHULHG ÀUVW ÁRRU ODQGLQJ PDVWHU EHGURRP VXLWH GUHVVLQJ URRPV HQ VXLWH VKRZHU EDWKURRP IXUWKHU EHGURRPV IXUWKHU EDWKURRP VKRZHU URRPV ÀUVW ÁRRU ODXQGU\ URRP & store •4-car garage •extensive gated driveway •swimming pool, mature gardens
Guide Price £2,850,000
EPC rating C
Reigate 01737 222027 reigate@jackson-stops.co.uk
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