Fine Sussex & Surrey - 2015 Volume 4 by Fine Magazine

2015 VOLUME IV Highlights of the Goodwood Revival

Focus on... Arundel

World Rugby comes home

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In this issue... 12 PEOPLE WHO SHAPED THE FUTURE

44 EYE IN THE SKY

Our new Blue Plaques series delves into the story of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania and father to the Quakers.

Fine celebrates the highest point in the south east as it celebrates its 250th anniversary.

35 TRANSFORMING A GARDEN

47 FOCUS ON… ARUNDEL

Beautiful homes deserve beautiful gardens, Jack Dunckley of Birchfield Nursery, tells us how.

As the Arundel Festival approaches, Fine took a look around one of the area’s most historic towns and rounded up what to do, where to stay and where to eat.

28 WE’RE DINING AL FRESCO, DAHLING!

40 PRIZE WINNING GARDENS

Interior designer, Gary Warrell-Phillips gives us his top tips for creating summery indoor/ outdoor spaces at home.

31 RUG TRADE

Alex Rees launched Rugs of Petworth in 2008, but why rugs? And why Rugs of Petworth?

36 THE FAMILY STYLE COUNTRY CLUB

If you thought country clubs weren’t for you, think again. Slinfold Golf and Country Club is throwing open its doors to families.

38 CLOSER TO NATURE

Sussex Wildlife Trust manages nature reserves across Sussex. Dr Barry Yates describes what makes Rye Harbour so special.

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On the heels of his Hampton Court prize, Tecwyn Evans describes what goes into creating an award-winning garden.

52 BAY TREE BEAUTY

Angela Saunders took over the Bay Tree restaurant in Arundel back in May and is making a real success of this local favourite.

54 AN ARUNDEL WELCOME

The Swan Hotel in Arundel is a great place for a casual lunch, a special celebration and everything in between.

58 STEYNING; A FOODIE’S PARADISE

It’s festival time in Steyning again. Get the inside scoop on what to see, taste and try during the month-long food festival.

60 SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT

70 THE PERFECT PUB

Rugby’s coming home and Brighton is getting ready to host two of the Rugby World Cup matches. The excitement starts here!

Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, visits the newly opened Wisborough Pub and discovers its very special secrets.

62 STEP BACK IN TIME

73 MYSTICAL PERU

Wheels are well and truly in motion for the world’s biggest vintage motor racing festival. Goodwood Revival takes place from 11-13 September.

What’s the best way to really test the quality of a holiday? That’s right, take three generations and see what happens. Kathryn Carpenter put Tauck’s tour of Peru through its paces.

66 SUMMER READS

76 PENSION FREEDOMS

68 TRAVEL IN STYLE

79 AVOIDING WORLD WIDE WOES

72 ENGLISH SPARKLE

80 INVESTING IN FUTURE ENERGY

74 WORLD’S MOST STUNNING POOLS

82 THE VALUE OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Haven’t decided which books to pack for your holiday? This guide to four recent release might help you make your mind up.

Stylist, Samantha Wilding of Style and Grace gives readers her top holiday packing tips.

Digby Wines is producing award winning sparkling wines from a selection of English-grown grapes.

Already planning your next holiday? Check out our selection of the world’s most stunning pools.

Not sure what to do with your new pension freedoms? Wealth Management firm, Brewin Dolphin, offers tips for investing wisely.

Barrister, Shiraz Rustom tells readers how to keep their websites on the right side of the law.

A local community energy company is offering an opportunity to invest in a new solar power project at Chichester University.

At Farlington, all sixth form girls are encouraged to participate in volunteering in the local community. Sarah Riley explains why.

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ello and welcome to another edition of Fine. While the first half of the summer may have been a bit of a wash-out so far in the weather stakes, Sussex and Surrey continue to sparkle.

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DESIGN & PRODUCTION Steve Goodwin steve@finemagazine.co.uk

First off, the Arundel festival kicks off in August. It’s the south’s answer to Edinburgh, with live music, celebrity appearances, a burlesque show and Shakespeare live in the grounds of the magnificent Arundel Castle.

Once the Arundel festival has drawn to a close, it’s time to start gearing up for the Rugby World Cup. As the host nation, we can all expect to get caught up in the highs and lows; not least because Brighton is hosting two of the opening matches. Be there or be square! And if Rugby isn’t quite your speed, the Goodwood Revival festival is back for its 17th year as the world’s largest historic motor racing and vintage culture event, see page 62.

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Catherine Ross catherine@finemagazine.co.uk

And we’re only half way through. August and September hold great promise.

I’ve been spending some time in Arundel doing research for you, dear readers. Find out what to do, where to stay and where to eat when you’re in town for the festival on page 47.

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Gary Warrell-Phillips Jack Dunckley Shiraz Rustom Sarah Riley Samantha Wilding Dr Barry Yates Kathryn Carpenter

PHOTOGRAPHY Find out more about all these events and more in this issue of Fine. If you’re planning on heading abroad, check out The World’s Most Stunning Pools on page 74 and our top holiday packing tips from stylist, Samantha Wilding on page 68. Whatever you’re doing this summer, I hope you have a fabulous time. Our next issue will be our Christmas issue (already!). See you in October.

Catherine Ross EDITOR

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The people

who shaped the future Photo: Alan Wright Photography

If you take more than a cursory glance at the buildings around you, you may have noticed that some of them feature blue plaques carrying the details of local persons of interest. In a new regular feature, Fine investigates the people behind the plaques.

Penn initially called his land New Wales and then Sylvania â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a reference to nature and woodlands.

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Photo: Alan Wright Photography

urrey and Sussex have been home to some of the finest minds throughout history. Artists, writers, composers, engineers, inventors, scientists, explorers and pioneers who have shaped the modern world have built homes and lives in these counties. One such notable individual is William Penn, a seventeenth century entrepreneur and philosopher who has the blue plaque on the wall of the Blue Idol Meeting House in Coolham. He is remembered for helping to establish Quakerism in England and for founding the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Born to an Admiral father, his family had high hopes for young William. He was afforded the finest education and was expected to follow his father to court. William Penn was raised under the puritanical rule of Oliver Cromwell and was still young and impressionable when King Charles II was reinstated on the throne. Throughout his formative years, he developed a sympathy for the Quaker faith, preferring its simplicity and quiet meditation to the political manoeuvrings of some other faiths. This time of political and religious unrest shaped William Penn in many ways. At the age of 22 he was arrested for being a Quaker. On his release from prison, fearing for his own position at court, his father ordered him out of the house and withheld his inheritance. As a homeless man, Penn was taken in by Quakers. He became close friends with George Fox, founder of the Quakers and travelled

to Germany on Quaker business. He was arrested on several occasions while he continued to campaign for religious freedom and on one of these occasions, his trial led to the right for all English juries to be free from the control of judges. Despite pressure from the Lord Mayor of London to find Penn guilty, the jury returned a not guilty verdict. The jury was imprisoned along with Penn. They fought their case from prison in what became known as Bushel’s Case. By the time Admiral Penn died, he had made peace with his son and had come to admire his integrity and courage. In his final days, in return for his lifetime of service to the crown, Admiral Penn managed to secure a promise from the King and the Duke of York that his son would be protected and have a place in court.

Penn, in honour of the late Admiral. William Penn had sovereign rule of Pennsylvania, which included the ability to form the state’s constitution. His “Charter of Liberties” secured the freedoms he had fought for in England for all Pennsylvania’s residents, including trial by jury, freedom of religion and unjust imprisonment and free and fair elections. It wasn’t until later in his life that Penn started looking into setting up a Quaker Meeting House in Sussex. In 1691 the Quakers bought Little Slatters in Coolham, which became known as the Blue Idol Meeting House in the 19th Century.

Persecution of English Quakers continued until William Penn appealed to the King to support a mass emigration of Quakers to America. In 1677, Penn and a group of prominent English Quakers bought part of New Jersey and 200 settlers from Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire crossed the Atlantic to start a new life. When Penn appealed to King Charles II to be allowed to extend his holdings in the new world, the King agreed and granted Penn ownership of 45,000 square miles of land west of New Jersey in return for a fifth of all gold and silver mined on the land. Penn initially called his land New Wales and then Sylvania – a reference to nature and woodlands. It was the King who added

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South Downs

living

At the heart of this quintessential National Trust village within the stunning South Downs National Park, Jackson-Stops & Staff present this beautifully appointed Grade II Listed former Georgian Rectory with Guest Cottage, surrounded by partially walled gardens of just over one acre.

ulberry House occupies a prime elevated position within the village, enjoying far reaching views towards the sea. This former Georgian Rectory has the elegant proportions of the period with high ceilings, open fireplaces and three quarter height sash windows with working shutters. The generous accommodation is in excess of 5,700 sq.ft, including a handsome reception hall that runs the entire length of the house providing access to three wonderfully light reception rooms. The south facing library opens into a beautiful conservatory with stone steps flanked by balustrades leading down to the lawns. The hand-built, shaker style kitchen has contrasting painted finishes with an attractive dresser and two oven gas fired AGA. In addition, there is a separate breakfast room, utility and study completing the ground floor. To the first floor the master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and two

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double bedrooms all enjoy views over the partially walled gardens and beyond to the coast. There are two further bedrooms and two bathrooms. Brick steps lead down to the lower ground floor, which were historically wine cellars and workrooms, but now provide a generous playroom and workshop. In the grounds of the main house, Mulberry Cottage is a pretty Georgian cottage with two bedrooms (one located on each of the floors). There is a large sitting room, kitchen, store room and a shower room.

The large eaves storage on the first floor could be transformed into an additional bathroom or bedroom, subject to the necessary consents. Double gates on brick pillars open onto a generous approach and parking area, lying to the west of the house with adjacent covered parking area and access to the guest cottage. The beautifully mature gardens have a secluded, southerly aspect with deep well stocked borders and are surrounded by a

large number of mature specimen trees. Sheltered seating areas lie in several places around the garden facing either south or west and a manageable kitchen garden lies alongside the guest cottage.

Offers in excess of ÂŁ2,500,000 Jackson-Stops & Staff, Arundel 01903 885886 arundel@jackson-stops.co.uk 28 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AB

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Horsham 9 miles, Brighton 15 miles, Gatwick Airport 20 miles, London 48 miles A modern 5 bedroom family home set within stunning landscaped gardens and located within the village of Littleworth near Partridge Green. Built, we believe, around 1995 the property is set back from the road with access via a private gate onto a gravel driveway leading to an immaculate front garden with landscaped lawn. Featuring extensive ground floor accommodation including a triple aspect drawing room, the property has well-appointed bedroom accommodation to the first floor and is immaculately present throughout. The property also has the added benefits of extensive garaging with a large loft room above, an indoor pool and tennis court. Guide Price ÂŁ1,295,000

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Billingshurst 5 miles, Horsham 6 miles, Guildford 22.5 miles, Central London 48 miles Beautifully furnished throughout, the property creates a stunning family home on every level offering extensive square footage and excellent attention to detail. There are a total of 5/6 bedrooms in the main house with another room over the triple garage complete with shower room. Outside, the house is surrounded by a generous garden approaching Âž of an acre with extensive parking for cars to the front. Located between Billingshurst and Horsham offering a range of shopping facilities, restaurants, and general amenities, access to motorways along with a choice of stations to the capital, are quick and straight forward. Guide Price ÂŁ1,950,000

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Houghton, Arundel, West Sussex A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial detached Victorian Duke of Norfolk property brought to the market for only the second time in over 150 years. Located in a glorious location in the heart of the South Downs National Park with breathtaking 270 degree panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

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• 5 reception rooms • stunning kitchen/breakfast room • utility room • rear hallway/boot room • cloakroom • master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom • 5 further bedrooms • shower room • family bathroom • gardens of approximately ½ an acre • paddock measuring approximately ¾ acre subject to separate negotiation • EPC Rating E

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Aldwick, West Sussex A truly stunning marine-side house set in the most beautiful landscaped gardens with beach-side areas for entertaining. The property has direct access to the foreshore and commands far reaching views over the coastline. • reception hall • sitting room • kitchen/breakfast room • dining room/garden room • utility room • family room • study • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • sitting/dressing room with balcony • integral garage • parking • landscaped gardens • EPC rating C

Guide Price £1,650,000

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West Chiltington, West Sussex A sensational period house in an elevated position on the edge of the village with stunning gardens and grounds. The property would be ideal for two generations coming together or as one large and impressive family house. EPC:E

Guide Price ÂŁ1,375,000 6 Bedrooms 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (3 Ensuite) 4 Reception Rooms Kitchen/Breakfast Room Swimming Pool

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Kirdford, West Sussex A sensational detached family house on the edge of the beautiful village of Kirdford. 4876 sqft of accommodation overlooking 11 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland. EPC:C

Guide Price ÂŁ1,490,000 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms, 3 Reception Rooms Rural Location

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In all about 11 acres of paddocks and woodland

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A fabulous newly enlarged & refurbished home in remodelled 0.6 acre gardens, within a favoured private estate

Price guide ÂŁ1,400,000

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A stunning home, remodelled four years ago with a fabulous kitchen and all-new stylish bathrooms. Landscaped gardens; exclusive close location Excellent light, space & style in this contemporary 4/5 bed 3/4 bath home, featuring an annexe/apartment ideal for relatives or holiday/letting income

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Town House

Heaven

Set in the heart of the historic market town of Arundel is this beautifully presented five bedroom town house. This stunning home has been the subject of a schedule of updating and re-modelling by the current owners. Accommodation is arranged over three floors and a large retail area has been incorporated into the main house, creating a large reception room. Guide price ÂŁ835,000. Pegasus Properties are independent estate agents in Arundel, West Sussex with houses for sale including cottages and character properties. Tel: 01903 884545 21 High Street, Arundel BN18 9AD www.pegasusproperties.co.uk

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Historic home in

Ewhurst If you’re in the market for a beautiful, period home, Crowes might just have the home of your dreams.

beautifully presented and fabulously appointed wing of a period country house; the property retains much of its original grandeur and has recently been completely refurbished. Situated in beautiful landscaped gardens extending to three acres, with far reaching views over open countryside, a tennis court, swimming pool and detached annexe.

WHY CHOOSE CROWES? At Crowes we pride ourselves on offering a personal and tailored approach to property. We respect that every property is different and our clients are too. Our experience stretches back over 25 years in the local property market and we aim to provide the best advice and approach for you and your property. You will deal with one of the partners, Tim or Nick, from the initial stages, right through to a successful conclusion. We don’t sit behind the scenes – we personally ovesee every part of the marketing. It is our experience that you are buying and it is our experience you will get. Many of our existing clients have been with us for many years, and we are experienced in selling, letting and managing a wide variety of different types of property. Cranleigh office: Telephone 01483 267181 1 Kent House, 81 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AU www.crowesproperty.com

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We’re dining

alfresco dahling!

With this season’s trend of bringing the indoors out, going “out” for dinner takes on a whole new meaning. Gary Warrell-Phillips describes how to make your outdoors just as comfortable and elegant as your indoors.

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elieve it or not, it’s still summer, and while the promise of an Indian summer is always a possibility, now is the time to embrace the season by opening our homes to the outdoors to create a seamless thoroughfare that brings the indoors out and vice versa. Garden design today is about so much more than landscaping. With lifestyle changes demanding more open spaces within the home, the patio or deck area has become a natural extension of both our sitting and dining rooms, offering the

perfect platform for creating a beautiful outdoor oasis. What could be better than basking under the morning sun sipping tea, listening to bird song as you read the paper, whilst breathing in fresh air and the delightful scent of Summer, in a setting every bit as comfortable as your living room. With streamed lines ever trending, it is the wood effect patio tile that is creating a real buzz in the design industry – they’re so realistic it’s hard to tell which is which. Imagine a beautiful wooden sitting room floor that appears to endlessly flow right into the garden...stunning! Gone are the days of the traditional gathering round the barbeque waiting for burnt sausages, now it’s all about function and sophistication, creating comfortable spaces under the sun or stars that will make your guests want to linger for longer over coffee and scintillating conversation. Barbecues watch out, the demand for a full

outdoor kitchen is rapidly growing. The principle for designing your outdoor haven is exactly the same as it is indoors. Consider the space available, what it will be used for and who will be using it creating a floor plan or layout will ensure the area can incorporate everything you would like it to. If you have a larger outside space, for more versatility, consider creating an area for formal dining and another with big comfy chairs that you and your guests can retire to for one or two digestifs before the call of slumber beckons. Outdoor spaces are perfect for families to spend quality time together and for entertaining friends or work colleagues. Incorporating furniture that is multifunctional enables you to adapt easily to each situation. With so many stylish and versatile design options, such as clever seating solutions with built in storage that can also be used as an accent or coffee table, or a hybrid dining table that conceals a built in fire pit or barbeque, the possibilities are endless. Just like indoors, comfort is also an important feature of your outdoor space and this is not limited to the furniture you sit on. With our ever changing British climate, consider providing areas of shelter from the elements. Whether it’s in the form of a free standing canopy, a pergola or awning, all of these stylish options can assist in creating a perfect solution so you can dine alfresco whatever the weather.

Once your outside space looks dazzling don’t let all of your hard work disappear once the sun does. Combining accent lighting with candles, twinkly lights and a few well chosen accessories such as cushions, throws and ornaments will add just the right amount of ambience that will beautifully transform your indoor/outdoor space, creating an atmosphere that is simply magic!

ABOUT GARY WARRELLPHILLIPS Gary is regarded as a leading authority within the design industry and is highly sought after having worked with well known personalities, in addition to making regular guest appearances on breakfast television programmes such as This Morning. He began his career as a painter and decorator, working his way through design school, where he studied colours and textiles. For more than 20 years he divided his time between Hampshire and Cornwall, establishing himself as a top designer and in 1999 put his roots firmly down in Hampshire and founded Decoration by Design. His design studio is situated in the grounds of Brook House and is full of antiquities, fabrics and furnishings – where he also restores fine pieces. If you have a design project you would like to discuss call 07977 299271 or visit www. garywarrell.co.uk

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It’s always fascinating to find out how a business came to be, and Rugs of Petworth is no exception. What started out as a favour – helping a family friend for a week in his rug shop – soon became a burning passion for Alex Rees and led to the creation of a successful business.

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spent years learning to appreciate handmade carpets and the phenomenal craftsmanship behind them” says Alex, who opened Rugs of Petworth in 2008. Since then, his company has become well established in West Sussex and renowned for sourcing a stunning collection of beautifully hand-crafted rugs and carpets for homes throughout the UK. The philosophy is simple; helping people confidently choose beautiful, handmade rugs in a trusted, friendly, professional environment. The result is magnificent, enhancing rooms, delighting people and upholding integrity and craftsmanship. Alex continues, “Our formula is really quite simple - source the best rugs possible and try our best to help our customers find the perfect piece for their rooms.” Customers can visit the Rugs of Petworth showroom, laid out on two floors, in a charming 400-year-old buildling in the middle of the historic market town of Petworth. “We also offer home visits to give

customers the perfect opportunity to see how a particular rug or carpet works within a space before making a purchase.” Alex travels the world to find his exquisite selection of pure handmade rugs that are not just beautiful, but also hard-wearing and serviceable. Rugs of Petworth even offers a professional cleaning and restoration service, from a simple one off clean, to a full re-piling and re-building service that preserves the beauty and increases the longevity of your chosen floor covering. There is a huge variety of styles and colourways in stock, including formal, classical carpets, rustic village pieces in rich colours, timeless decorative pieces and some unique contemporary designs. The shop also stocks a range of unique gifts, such as vintage kilim handbags, scarves and cushions, these can also be purchased online.

debut at Surrey’s most established event for fine art and antiques when it exhibits at the Esher Hall Antiques and Fine Art Fair, running between 9-11 October at Sandown Raceccourse.

Rugs of Petworth is a member of Petworth Art and Antique Dealers Association (PAADA) and is part of the recently refurbished Petworth Antiques Market. The Company is soon to make its

Contact Rugs of Petworth, 19-21 East Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AB. Tel: 01798 344027

Rugs of Petworth is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm and on Sundays by appointment.

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Stable

style

Stable doors lend a certain classical charm to any property and particularly to more traditional cottages. Modern stable doors come with all the security features you would expect from modern glazing, while retaining that period style.

f you’ve always loved that stable door style but didn’t think it was right for your home, you might be surprised by the range of stable doors now available. Modern styles now include glazed options with clear, patterned or obscured glass and a range of colours and treatments for the wood. The key benefit of stable doors, of course, is being able to have the door open and shut at the same time. The closed bottom section keeps animals or children in (or out), while the open top section offers fresh air and views into the garden. Typically, stable doors have had some bad press. Wood that warps meaning the two sections don’t fit together properly;

draughty gaps between top and bottom and between the bottom of the door and the threshold. But modern door engineering has made problems a thing of the past. Multi-layered timber won’t budge an inch, so your door will be as true in ten years as the day you have it installed, while a weather bar guards against water and draughts making their way in between the two sashes. To immediately add character to any period property, barn conversion or modern home, Timber Windows of Horsham can help you choose a stable door to suit your needs. Visit www.timberwindows.com or Tel: 01403 732822.

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Jack Dunckley BIRCHFIELD NURSERY

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

JACK DUNCKLEY LIMITED KIDDERS LANE HENFIELD WEST SUSSEX Telephone: 01273 494058

Email: design@jackdunckley.com

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Website: www.jackdunckley.com

Transforming a

garden

A beautiful garden is the perfect complement to a fabulous home, but creating that ideal garden can be quite an undertaking. Jack Dunckley’s Landscape Design can help you realise your garden ideas with a full redesign service, hard and soft landscaping and planting. Jack and his team told Fine how they create dream gardens.

oth resident garden designers at Jack Dunckley’s Landscape Design have a good deal of experience and an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants. Jack himself is an 8 times RHS award winner and owns Birchfield Nursery, which helps considerably when it comes to planting up a garden.

points. Back at the design studio, I work up an accurate scaled illustration showing the design idea with the hard landscaping shown in detail.

Senior Designer Daniel Barber says: ‘This contemporary cottage in West Chiltington that I’m currently working on is a perfect example of how we handle a project from start to finish. From the initial contact with a client, I make a site visit to assess the geography of the house. Is it south facing? Are there any existing trees? What are the client’s particular requirements?

“Once this stage is approved, I can turn my attention to the planting plan. In the case of most gardens, when creating a planting scheme there are several elements to consider. The first stage is to position the evergreen shrubs which will form the structure and assist with the continuity of the scheme linking the seasonal specimens together. Once the evergreen shrubs are placed, I add seasonal planting with the use of deciduous shrubs to add height and interest throughout the year. The final and most exciting stage is adding drifts of perennials to create a succession of colour. I also make provision to thread early and late flowering bulbs to boost colour throughout the borders.”

“I follow this up with a survey to take into account any level changes and drainage

Supervising the landscaping team is Johann Roignant. One of the many notable

So in practical terms, from the initial enquiry with a client, how does the whole process work?

features of the hard landscaping in the West Chiltington project is the effective use of some left over York Stone that the builders hadn’t removed after the house extension was built. Johann was able to neatly install this detail to the low retaining wall, matching the exact stone of the exterior walls of the house. “At the West Chiltington contemporary cottage, it has been very rewarding to visit the site every so often and see my design become reality”, says Daniel, “The project from start to finish took about 5 weeks.” Meanwhile, further north in Warninglid, one of Jack’s clients is delighted a year on with the planting and landscaping work that was done to this beautiful cottage garden. The plants and shrubs were supplied by Birchfield Nursery. Jack Dunckley’s Landscape Design Tel: 01273 494058. Email: design@ jackdunckley.com www.jackdunckley.com

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The family style

Photo: Alan Wright Photography

country club

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Photo: Alan Wright Photography

With everyone rested and restored, you all head down to the pool for some family time, swimming and splashing before enjoying lunch together on the balcony.

Time is precious, never more so than at weekends, so what if you could find a place where you could unwind and enjoy some “me” time, while your whole family is entertained and you can also spend time together? That’s just what Slinfold Golf and Country Club had in mind when they devised the perfect familyfriendly day.

eeting the needs of the whole family at the same time can be tough.

You work hard all week while the kids are in school and at the weekend you all need to unwind. At Slinfold Golf and Country Club you can do just that in the exclusive, luxury surroundings of the club house and golf course. Picture this: after a lazy morning of breakfast, newspapers and Netflix, the four of you head down to Slinfold. Dad strolls out to the golf course to perfect his swing. He enjoys the manicured fairways and slick greens as he covers the 18 holes over 165 hectares while taking in the fresh air and sunshine. Mum takes advantage of a 60 minute Pilates class in the fitness studio, followed by a full body massage in the spa to undo the bad work five days of stress and sitting at a desk have done to her core and

shoulder muscles. All the while the kids are entertained in the crèche, enjoying arts and crafts and playing with highly trained childcare specialists. With everyone rested and restored, you all head down to the pool for some family time, swimming and splashing before enjoying lunch together on the balcony. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s time to visit Slinfold Golf and Country Club, where you can have all this and more, including the state of the art fitness suite, fitness sessions for older children, as well as the beautiful 18-hole golf course the club is famous for. Fine readers can enjoy a free family day pass with access to all facilities by contacting the membership office on 01403 791154 and quoting “Fine Families” when making your booking.

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Closer to

nature

From the places we go and the food we eat, to the popular bedtime stories we read to our children - nature touches all our lives more deeply than we realise. Dr Barry Yates, Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Rye Harbour nature reserve manager tells Fine what to look at down at Rye.

It is a mosaic of special habitats: shingle, saltmarsh, saline lagoons, gravel pits, grazing marsh and reedbed. But it has other layers of interest, with a coastline and river that have moved dramatically, a town swept away by the sea – old Winchelsea, Henry VIII’s Camber castle, a Martello Tower and a lifeboat disaster. Summer wildlife is the most obvious, with the colourful shingle flowers and noisy colonies of nesting seabirds; common and little terns and six species of gull and six of wading birds. Some of the flowers also have rare insects living on them, for example the rare red hempnettle has a

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tiny endangered flea beetle on it and the blue vipers bugloss hosts three scarce moths and a scarce weevil. Autumn sees wading birds arriving from the north and some, like green sandpiper, curlew and golden plover will stay the winter. There are still a few late flowering plants appearing, such as autumn lady’s tresses and others, like yellow hornedpoppy will continue flowering until the first frosts. As autumn progresses the colours of the saltmarsh plants go from green to red to purple then brown. Autumn is also good to see late dragonflies including the ruddy darter near water and the large wasp spider in the grassland. Winter is dominated by the ducks and if it is cold this usually includes a few smew which are fish eating and have a special sawbill. The tiny falcon, merlin, chases the pipits and finches along the shore, but the speedy peregrines go for weaklings in the

Wasp spider catching a grasshopper | Photo: Barry Yates

itting on the Sussex coast just south of Rye, is the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s largest and most visited nature reserve, Rye Harbour. It has an amazing variety of wildlife at all times of year, including more than 200 species that are rare or endangered.

Common terns nesting | Photo: Barry Yates

Spring is eagerly awaited when the lengthening days encourage bumblebees to emerge, the wheatear and then the cuckoo to return. The gulls and terns start their nesting on islands and all the birds fill the air with sound, including the song of the skylark.

Bittern | Photo: Barry Yates

The greatest spectacle of the reserve is the flowering of the masses of white sea kale along the beach in late May and if we get a rare calm day the air is filled with their honey scent. The recently created saltmarsh now has nesting avocet and redshank. After many years of creating more reedbed habitat there are now the distinctive noises of reedbed birds: booming bittern, squealing water rail, pinging bearded tit and chattering reed warblers.

Yellow horned-poppy | Photo: Barry Yates

Redshank | Photo: Dave Kilbey

large flocks of lapwing and golden plover.

All year round there are the birdwatchers favourites of little egret, bittern, barn owl, marsh harrier and peregrine. You can explore this special place along a network of footpaths with regular seating and five birdwatching hides that are accessible to most wheelchairs. We run many public walks and activities so you can discover the nature reserve in the company of our experienced staff. Find out much more by visiting www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/rye-harbour

ABOUT SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST Sussex Wildlife Trust has been working tirelessly for over 50 years to ensure that future generations living in Sussex will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers. The Trust was formed in 1961 and is now the largest local organisation dedicated to protecting the wildlife and natural environment throughout Sussex. With over 31,000 members including almost 5,000 children in its junior branch Wildlife Watch it is also part of a wider national movement of 47 other individual Wildlife Trusts covering the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney.

Many of its 30 nature reserves from Rye Harbour, Filsham Reedbed and Marline Valley in the east of the county to Iping and Stedham Common, Levin Down and Ebernoe Common in the west are havens for rare or endangered species and carry statutory designations recognising their importance for wildlife. There is no charge to visit and most reserves welcome dogs on leads (please see the website for details). People of all ages are encouraged and offered opportunities to learn about nature and connect with it though events, publications and courses . Local schools visit regularly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over 10,000 pupils visit our education centres each year learning about the creatures that live in ponds, woodlands and meadows and this interactive hands on experience often stays with youngsters throughout their lives. Much of their work is supported by 450 dedicated volunteers who collectively give 6,500 days a year helping, among other things, to maintain nature reserves and support the education programme. To volunteer, come to an event or find out more about the work of the Sussex Wildlife Trust please visit: www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Prize winning

gardens If you’ve ever visited the Chelsea or Hampton Court flower shows, you might have found yourself wondering what goes in to creating a prizewinning garden. Hot on the heels of his success at Hampton Court, Tecwyn Evans, director of Horsham based landscaping firm, Living Landscapes explains how he has consistently created gardens that win awards.

uccessful show gardens are captivating,” says Tecwyn, “They invite the visitor’s eyes to linger on every detail and they provide a sensory treat. They move the visitor emotionally and inspire them to take away ideas for their own gardens.”

“WHAT DOES ‘SUCCESS’ LOOK LIKE? From a layperson’s perspective, a successful garden has an appealing, indefinable X-Factor. But if you measure

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accomplishment in the same way as an RHS show garden judge, there are many immoveable criteria to meet. Tecwyn explains, “To achieve a Gold medal, the garden must match its brief perfectly, show ambition in its approach, and boast faultless design, construction and planting.” A veteran show garden landscaper at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Tecwyn knows plenty about what it takes

to win a medal. He has five Silver Gilt awards under his belt, along with a muchprized People’s Choice award. Tecwyn says, “We’re thrilled that our gardens over the last three years have been recognised for high standards of design and construction. The People’s Choice Award for our ‘Four Corners’ garden at Hampton Court in 2013 was very special, as it’s voted for by the public.” Tecwyn and his team work closely with garden designers to make their vision a reality and work on the show gardens begins months ahead of the events.

wanted to create something that was contemporary, with a bird-themed twist.” The garden balanced rustic elements, including a spherical willow bird hide, with structured hard landscaping. Designed by Rae Wilkinson, the H U G: Healing Urban Garden was based on the idea that green space in an urban environment can have a lasting positive impact on wellbeing. Rae says, “I wanted to create a soothing green space, using plants and structures to create a sense of light enclosure and serenity.”

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This year saw Living Landscapes sponsor and construct two gardens at the Hampton Court show in its 25th anniversary year, both of which were awarded Silver Gilt medals and gained lots of attention from the press and public.

Tecwyn puts this year’s show garden success, in a large part, down to his good relationships with the two designers he chose to work with. He says, “The relationship between a landscaper and the designer is paramount.

“With Rae and Sarah, they had a clear vision of what they wanted to achieve and it was up to us to understand what they wanted to do and give them the practical means of doing it. The combination of their artistic and creative input with our construction expertise came together very well.” A show garden takes months of planning and preparation. Every detail of the design and construction must be analysed ahead of the two-week build on site. Plants must be selected and grown, feature pieces commissioned and made, landscaping materials ordered and prepared. And a detailed schedule of the build must be drawn up, with no second wasted. “It’s gruelling,” says Tecwyn, who carries out show garden projects alongside busy residential landscaping projects. “My teams are already flat out with large scale landscaping jobs, and show work added on top means we are working extremely long days for several weeks. But it’s worth it. “The show experience is important because it raises the profile of the business among professionals in the industry. The Chelsea and Hampton Court shows are the perfect place for us to demonstrate the specialist skills we have. Like nothing else, success in this environment gets us noticed.” Living Landscapes www.livinglandscapesuk.com Twitter: @LivingLandUK Facebook: Facebook.com/ LivingLandscapesUK Tel: 07968 449329

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Golfing in

Surrey

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ilford’s masterful course offers a strategic layout with challenging dog legs, water hazards and cleverly positioned bunkers making this a challenge to any level of the game. Over the last two decades, the course has developed nicely and matured well to its surroundings. The course does not lie next to any main roads so it’s a tranquil, relaxing round of golf amongst mature trees and gentle undulations in the Surrey Hills. Situated just a mile from the A3 and only 10 minutes south of Guildford, the village of Milford is a very desirable location. We serve members from neighbouring areas such as Godalming, Guildford, Farnham, Haslemere, Chiddingfold, Petworth and Bramley. Over the past few years, with improvement and maturing of the course, Milford has been putting its stamp more and more on the map and the membership has grown to over 750 strong, with a very prominent ladies and senior section in particular. The club has as many as four roll ups each week making member integration very straightforward. Many members have been here since

the club opened in 1993, and it is one of the most welcoming and friendly clubs in Surrey. The club is very keen to promote young golfers and over the past year with every adult membership, they are entitled to introduce two under 14’s to the club for free. With weekly junior tuition programmes, this is proving to be a great success and is building the reputation of the club to be a very family friendly place. Milford is part of the Crown Golf network of clubs, which is the largest portfolio of clubs in the UK. A full member of Milford will have free access to all 32 courses included in this collection. There are four of these courses within a half an hour drive of the club. Aside from the traditional full memberships, Milford also offers ‘Freedom Play’, a flexible credit based membership

which is designed to fit around a busy working or family lifestyle. At only £295 to join with credit top up options available, this represents excellent value and is seen as a platform or an introduction into the club. Alongside ‘Freedom Play’, Milford also offers an ‘Academy Membership’, which includes extra credits and 10 golf lessons with the highly experienced Head Professional Simon Bell. This introduction to golf only costs £450 and has also proved to be an outstanding success taking completely new golfers and integrating them fully into the club and competitions with Simon’s guidance.

The club is very keen to promote young golfers and over the past year with every adult membership, they are entitled to introduce two under 14’s to the club for free.

For information on the club, the membership and the excellent joining offers Milford has to offer, please visit their website on www.milfordgolf.co.uk or contact Michael Chapman on 01483 419200 / milford-sales@ crown-golf.co.uk

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The eye in the

sky

Surrey is home to the highest point in the south east of England. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a craggy mountain, or a glass-fronted skyscraper, but a 250 year old tower on a hill in the middle of a forest. This unassuming landmark has kept watch over the region for two and a half centuries. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross visited Leith Hill Tower to find out more.

espite its abiding presence on the Surrey skyline, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to know Leith Hill Tower was there to know where to look. Surrounded by ancient woodland and visible from a distance as a blur on a hill top, at 964ft (294m) Leith Hill Tower is, in fact the highest point above sea level

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in the whole of the south east (although Walbury Hill near Hungerford would argue for the title). Higher, even, that the tip of the Shard, which you can just about see on a clear day from the top of the tower. From the top of Leith Hill you can also see Gatwick Airport, central London, the English Channel and 13 counties.

Originally built as “Prospect House” by Richard Hull of Leith Hill Place in 1765, the gothic tower housed two furnished rooms and was intended for the pleasure of all. When it was first built, Hull would lend visitors early versions of telescopes so they could fully enjoy the view. How different those views must have been in the days before motor cars, skyscrapers, aeroplanes or tarmac roads. In 1844 Royal Engineers encamped at Leith Hill Tower for several weeks to ascertain measurements in a general survey for the Board of Ordnance. On St. Swithin’s Day (July 15th) the air was so remarkably clear that a nine foot square observatory near Ashford, Kent was visible and a four inch staff on Dunstable Downs was identified through a small telescope. At the same time the spires of 41 churches in London

were visible as well as the scaffolding around the new Houses of Parliament at Westminster, which had been destroyed by fire in 1834. The Tower today is still used for the same purpose as it was originally intended; for people to marvel at the glory of the English Countryside. It is this fact that qualifies the tower as a prospect tower rather than a folly. A folly’s purpose is to look good in the landscape, whereas a prospect tower is built to admire the views from.

The Tower today is still used for the same purpose as it was originally intended; for people to marvel at the glory of the English Countryside.

Leith Hill Tower is surrounded by woodlands, which offer popular walks. The National Trust, which manages the Tower and much of the surrounding woodland kindly gave Fine permission to reproduce its walking map, which is available for your enjoyment on the following page.

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Located in Broadmoor, Henman Bunkhouse provides residential accommodation for National Trust volunteers, corporate groups, recreational groups and family holidays. It is fully equipped and can sleep 16 people. For more information contact the office or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill

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Once the childhood home of one of England’s greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Leith Hill is crossed by a number of footpaths and bridleways that allow you to explore the surrounding landscape. Ordnance survey map ‘OS Explorer Map: 146 – Dorking, Box Hill & Reigate’ and ‘OS Landranger Map: 187 – Dorking, Reigate & Crawley’ will show all the available routes in the area. If you prefer, here are four waymarked nature trails: Woodland Trail (orange) The woodland trail offers a lovely walk at all times of year with autumn being particularly stunning due to the turning colours of the trees. Graded as ‘medium’ the 2.5 miles long route does have some steep parts and will take up to 2 hours. It is our longest trail and will take you through parts of the original estate and woodland.

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Managed by tenant farmers, Etherley Farm is maintained as a pastoral farmland of small fields and hedgerows. There is a small farm shop selling their produce and an adjacent camp site.

Etherley Farm Loop (purple) The loop will add an additional 1.5 miles to the woodland trail, taking you across a landscape of farmland and parkland. This hour long walk is graded as ‘easy’ but can become very muddy underfoot, if wet.

Heathland Trail (green) The heathland trail takes you on a journey through the high, sandy, open heath of Duke’s Warren. Graded as ‘easy’ the 1.75 mile long route does have a steep climb back up to the tower and will take approximately an hour to complete. The trail will take you through a landscape of heather, bracken, bilberry, gorse, pine and birch.

Frank’s Walk (pink) This walk guides you to the historic arboretum, through the conifer avenue and into Frank’s Wood with its spectacular spring display of bluebells. Graded as ‘medium’ the walk is our shortest at 1 mile long and should take around half an hour to complete. There are some steep slopes, steps and muddy patches.

Mature parkland trees provide a home for a rich variety of native wildlife, including little owls, bats, rare lichens and many dead wood insects such as stag beetles.

communities of nightjars, woodlarks and other heathland specialists.

H Boundary banks Layered beech hedges line many of the holloways in the surrounding landscape. Originally planted to protect plantations from deer and grazing livestock, they were abandoned for many decades and have since grown to an enormous size.

I Coldharbour cricket pitch Located above Coldharbour village, the cricket pitch is thought to be the highest in south east England. The turves that form the wicket were transplanted from the original pitch in the heart of Coldharbour during the 1940s.

J Stone pits Sandstone was used in the area to build boundary walls and surface tracks. Quarrying sandstone until the early part of the last century has left the woodland around Leith Hill pitted with hollows and gullies.

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In winter 1944, four US Douglas Here lies one of Charles Darwin’s Dakota aircraft crashed into the hillside above Mosses Wood, worm stones. The famous with no survivors. The first naturalist made numerous crash saw two aircraft hit the trips to Leith Hill conducting research around the estate with ridge whilst a third belly-flopped his nieces. Darwin studied how onto Duke’s Warren. A few worm casts will eventually bury weeks later, tragedy struck again stones that lie on the surface of when another Dakota crashed in almost exactly the same place. the ground.

F Tillingbourne source Natural springs rise to form the Tillingbourne stream that flows west towards Abinger, on through Gomshall to Albury and joins the river Wey at Guildford. Its flow was harnessed in past centuries to power local industry such as Shalford Mill.

G Heathland Duke’s Warren was once part of the extensive woodland that surrounds the heath, but deforestation after the First World War changed the area to an open landscape of heather, bracken, bilberry and gorse with stands of pine and birch. Duke’s Warren now supports

L Piggot-Brown gate Mosses Wood was given to the National Trust by Lady Piggot-Brown in memory of her son who was killed in action on Christmas Day, 1942. A plaque attached to the gate commemorates his life.

M Frank’s Wood Named after National Trust woodsman, Frank Longhurst, the oak trees were planted in 1949. He planted three acorns for each hole; one for the mice, one to fail and one to grow into a beautiful oak. In spring the woodland floor is covered with bluebells.

Focus on…

Arundel

Arundel is one of South East England’s most historic towns and has managed to retain its charming character despite the encroachment of the modern world. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross takes a look around as the town prepares for its annual Festival.

s high streets go, Arundel’s has managed to escape the homogenisation common to high streets up and down the country relatively unscathed. The few chain stores and restaurants that have made it into Arundel are understated in their branding. The rest of the town is made up with local, independent businesses, some of which have been trading for generations. The result is a town that offers a lot for visitors, while maintaining the history and character you might expect from a town that is the site of one of the region’s most

spectacular and complete castles, parts of which date from the Norman Conquest. The castle, now owned and maintained by the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, represents almost 1,000 years of history. The original 100ft high motte (or mound) was built in 1068 and the gatehouse followed in 1070. Over the centuries, substantial additions have created a magnificent stone castle, which has played its part in some of history’s most significant events. The castle was besieged twice during continued >

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< continued the English civil war and hosted Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1846.

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But Arundel is a lot more than just a castle. Standing on the River Arun, one of England’s fastest flowing rivers, Arundel was an important port and market town. These days, the river offers a beautiful place to walk and enjoy views across to the Downs as well as canoes and kayaks for those strong enough to fight the currents. Swanbourne Lake sits below the castle and has rowing boats and tea rooms. The magnificent gothic catholic cathedral shares the Arundel skyline with the castle and hosts an annual flower festival as well as a programme of classical music concerts. In the town centre, visitor can enjoy antiques and curiosities, independent tea rooms and historic and ghost tours. The town’s events calendar is packed and there’s always something to do in Arundel, not least during August, when the town hosts its annual Festival. Now in its 38th year, the Arundel Festival has one of the most comprehensive programmes of activities outside of Edinburgh. Featuring art, dance, food, drink, theatre, public participation, celebrity appearances, the Festival attracts a broad audience. Kicking off with a flash mob dance

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sequence to Uptown Funk in the town centre on Saturday 22 August and ending on bank holiday Monday with a spectacular fireworks display, the intervening days are packed with events. Daily events in the town include the Arundel Festival treasure hunt, children’s dance classes, face painting, ghost tours and historic tours. There is also a burlesque show on opening night in Jubilee Gardens, appearances by broadcaster, traveller and adventurer, Ben Fogle and his dad, Bruce; Shakespeare in the Castle Gardens; an art gallery trail; book readings, plays and food and drink tastings. For the full programme, visit www. arundelfestival.co.uk

What to do The castle is a must. Even if you don’t go in, the gardens and grounds alone are worth a visit. First opened to the public in 1854, the castle gardens include a series of walled gardens, featuring herbaceous borders, a cut flower garden, the organic kitchen garden and the internationally renowned Collector Earl’s Garden. There is also a rare example of a peach house and vinery and the old English rose garden. Within the castle grounds there is a full programme of events, including living history days featuring epic battles between warring armies. Visit www.arundelcastle.org

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This picturesque boating lake at the foot of the downs is the perfect place to slow down the pace and hire a rowing boat for half an hour. It’s the perfect way to work up an appetite for a cream tea, which, conveniently, are served at Swanbourne Lodge. Visit www.swanbournelodge.co.uk

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GHOST TOURS For those who like to be spooked, Arundel Jailhouse, offers a 20 minute ghost experience in the “haunted” prison cells. The candlelit tour features stories of Sussex ghosts and a ghostly walk around the old prison cells, which in themselves house the hauntings of many local inmates, and their tales. Visit www.arundeljailhouse.co.uk

ARUNDEL LIDO Outdoor swimming in the UK isn’t a well-resourced pastime, so Arundel Lido offers a welcome return to simpler times with its three outdoor pools and grassy “lounging” area. Originally opened in 1960 and funded by the Duke of Norfolk to celebrate the 21st birthday of his eldest daughter, Lady Anne. The Lido is open from May to September. Visit www.arundel-lido.com

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Where to stay THE SWAN HOTEL Located in the centre of town, the Swan Hotel is the perfect place from which to see Arundel’s sites. With fourteen light and comfortable bedrooms and one of Arundel’s best eateries just downstairs, guests at the Swan are sure to be delighted. Visit www.swanarundel.co.uk

THE BAY TREE This family run restaurant offers a self-contained apartment for visitors, making it the perfect retreat for families after a busy day in Arundel. Visit www.facebook.com/thebaytreearundel

THE NORFOLK ARMS HOTEL Built by the tenth Duke of Norfolk and just a stone’s throw from Arundel Castle, the Norfolk Arms is a Georgian coaching inn with 33 individually decorated bedrooms. Visit www.sjhotels.co.uk/arundel

ARUNDEL HOUSE This lovely 19th century town house with a restaurant on the ground floor offers five luxury bedrooms for overnight accommodation. Visit www.arundelhousewestsussex.com

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Where to eat THE BLACK RABBIT Earn your meal with a walk along the River Arun to the popular Black Rabbit. This Hall and Woodhouse pub right on the banks of the river attracts diners from miles around for its good, honest pub food and idyllic location.

LA CAMPANIA One of the best Italian restaurants around, La Campania offers informal and delicious dining in the heart of the town. The friendly staff couldn’t be more helpful and the menu offers traditional Italian favourites as well as dishes to suit the more adventurous appetite.

THE SWAN HOTEL Serving food all day, the Swan Hotel offers something to suit all tastes. Steak Tuesdays, Burger Thursdays and Fish and Chip Fridays mean visitors and residents can dine out in style all week long.

THE BAY TREE RESTAURANT Under new management since May, Angela and her dedicated team have concentrated on sourcing the best quality local produce to create delicious dinners and hearty lunches. The perfectly proportioned menu is beautifully complemented by the new wine list.

THE LOFT AT SPARKS YARD A “little slice of California” is probably the last thing you will expect to find on a visit to Arundel, but that’s exactly what The Loft promises. Serving food all day, The Loft offers breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon coffee and evening cocktails, all on the airy third floor of Sparks Yard.

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Bay Tree

beauty

In May, Angela Saunders took over at the Bay Tree restaurant. Fine caught up with Angela to find out what inspired her and what she wants to achieve.

hat brought me to Arundel was the individuality of the stores and people.

I found myself wanting to settle in amongst the history and the atmosphere of this beautiful old town. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what brought me here and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what drove me to buy The Bay Tree. I bought the Bay Tree as a going concern and kept on the existing staff. It was a great move. The staff have been great at embracing my ownership and gave me

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their support and shared their knowledge. I have had the pleasure of being introduced by my team to many regulars who have now experienced our new menu and have complimented us on the new choices. My aim for the restaurant is to source top quality local produce as much as possible. Which is why the two new local ventures I have collaborated with, are the Sussex Ice Cream Company where their ice creams are made by hand and to individual orders, and Wobblegate a local farm producing

their own grown pressed fruit juices. Both these companies fit my company ethos. If customers are looking for an evening dining experience of good food being cooked fresh to order along with a restaurant filled by other like-minded diners, The Bay Tree is the place to come. The ambience within our three dining rooms allow for meals to be enjoyed in different microclimates within the restaurant. In just a few months, we have become an

Arundel hot spot for weekend evenings, Sunday lunches. We offer a light lunch menu on weekdays, where customers can enjoy dining on our small patio area. All our desserts are homemade and are accompanied by Sussex Ice Cream Company ice cream. We can’t promise you’ll have room after one of our meals, but we hope you’ll give it a try! Another favourite, for those who don’t have a sweet tooth, is our locally sourced cheeseboard. We chase the cheeses

every month and all of them are produced locally. Along with the cheese selection, we offer an information sheet so customers can learn more about the cheeses on offer. It has been really popular with our more discerning customers who like to know more about what they are eating. At weekends we are open longer throughout the days giving the opportunity for customers to pop in for afternoon teas on the patio.

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An Arundel

welcome

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heading to Arundel this festival season, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking for somewhere elegant and comfortable to rest your head with delicious meals available around the clock? Look no further than The Swan Hotel.

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ocated in the centre of Arundel, The Swan Hotel combines a Victorian restaurant with a retro lounge and a modern traditional pub. It shouldn’t work, but the eclectic mix of styles means there’s something to suit every taste at The Swan. The building is a 17th century alehouse and is Grade II listed. It has 14 exquisite boutique rooms, each individually decorated with elegant features, including roll-top baths and wooden window shutters. Downstairs, head chef, Stuart Harmer brings a multi-cultural influence to otherwise British cuisine. He uses local suppliers, grows his own herbs to use in his cooking and incorporates the outstanding Fullers ales to create flavoursome dishes. It is Harmer who is behind the popular food events, including tasting nights and bespoke menus for private celebrations. The bar menu includes the Fullers ales and a comprehensive cocktail menu, which features the nostalgic vodka lemon float, pick-me-up expresso martini and the refreshing gin mojito. Before the sun is over the yardarm, The Swan offers Brewer Street Coffee, exclusive to Fullers, the Arabica beans are sourced from Brazil, Nicaragua and Western Sumatra and are 100 % fairtrade. Afternoon tea is something of a speciality and The Swan offers a range of specialist afternoon tea celebration packages, including the champagne, chocoholic and Vintage Hen tea parties.

I wanted to offer the best of everything; quality local foods, good conditioned ales, a premium drinks range and a service that is both efficient and personable.

The Swan also oversees every element of personal and intimate wedding celebrations with attention to detail in every way. The dedicated team provides a tailor-made experience for the Bride, Groom and their guests. Manager Beata says “When I took over the hotel my aim was to put it back on the map as an important community space in Arundel, to be open from morning coffee and breakfast through to everyone’s favourite whiskey for a nightcap.” “I wanted to offer the best of everything; quality local foods, good conditioned ales, a premium drinks range and a service that is both efficient and personable. When refurbishing the building my intention was to balance a homely pub feel with a bit of glamour in the décor.” To celebrate Goodwood Revival, The Swan is hosting a Vintage night on Saturday 12th September. In honour of Goodwood Revival the pub will have live vintage tunes and a fashion show with a retro three-course menu and cocktail to accompany the entertainment, for just £30 per person.

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In the

diary

Surrey and Sussex are bursting with events this Summer, no matter what your tastes, budgets or family set up you’re sure to find something fun to do. Jacob Wilson rounded up the best events in the area. 15-16 August VINTAGE & STEAM FESTIVAL The Weald and Downland museum hosts display engines and demonstrations with steam rollers, steam lorries, model boats, miniature railways and engines, and the steam-powered carousel gallopers.

13-30 August INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, CHICHESTER Cinema enthusiasts can enjoy 18 days of premieres, previews and new releases, plus open air screenings, special events and guests as Chichester hosts the South East’s biggest International Film Festival.

22-31 August ARUNDEL FESTIVAL An eclectic mix of music, arts, drama, street entertainment and big Weekends. Highlights include large scale events at the Castle including Shakespeare in the gardens, a Gallery Trail, Theatre Trail and programme at Arundel Jailhouse (see our feature on page 47 for more information).

22-23 August SHOREHAM AIRSHOW The Royal Air Forces Association Airshow at Shoreham involves the best UK and European display acts in a five hour flying display of exciting aerobatics and emotive historic aircraft displays.

28-30 August BRIGHTON MOD WEEKENDER The Mod’s return to their spiritual home for the annual meeting featuring scooters, live bands, market, and hundreds of enthusiasts. A two day event over many iconic venues, giving you plenty of reasons to enjoy a whole weekend in Brighton with the Mod community.

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29-31 August RUDGWICK STEAM AND COUNTRY SHOW The 29th annual show represents Britain past and present. Beautifully restored and vintage vehicles, heavy horses, traditional fun fair, military tank rides, craft marquee, live entertainment, beer tent and displays.

5 September BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS As much a thrill for the spectators as the participants, Brighton speed trials is a full day of racing challenges and competitions. With thousands of people attending and the pinnacle of racing engineering on display, motorist enthusiasts will have plenty to look forward.

5 September - 5 October STEYNING FESTIVAL

6 September BROOKLANDS CLASSIC AMERICAN CAR DAY With this year being the 60th anniversary of the 1955 Chevy automobile, the already spectacular display at Brooklands not be one to miss. The Paddock Motoring village is to be filled to breaking point with some of the most beloved classic cars from history, all shown off in style by their owners.

Celebrating local food and drink, the Steyning Festival includes tastings, demonstrations, a farmers market and celebrity appearances. See our feature on page 58 for more information.

10-13 September HERITAGE OPEN DAYS (VENUES THROUGHOUT SUSSEX AND SURREY)

11-13 September GOODWOOD REVIVAL The must-attend festival for anyone who loves the golden age of motor racing. Vintage costumes, vehicles and a recreated shopping street make the Goodwood Revival a truly immersive vintage festival. See our feature on page 62 for more details.

Celebrating the architectural heritage England has to offer, buildings of every style in history are opening their doors to the public eye. This annual event has drawn people from all over the UK, with some of the richest cultural houses on display.

20 September BROOKLANDS AVIATION DAY Promising to be a day unlike any other museum, Brooklands Aviation day reveals its rich aviation history with practical effect, preferring to demonstrate the effectiveness of their planes than leaving them on the runway. With Wellington hanger being opened and early aircraft in action, this event has proven to be highly worthwhile trip.

27 September SURREY COUNTY FAIR Drawing crowds of up to 12,000, the annual Surrey County fair hosts a full day event in the idyllic setting of Loseley Park. With events ranging from ploughing competitions to racing Jack Russels, there is plenty to be explored.

24-27 September BRIGHTON ART FAIR Now a famous event across the UK, the Brighton Art Fair brings together 100 of the best contemporary artists from around the world showing and selling their works. With some of the most renowned art collectors attending this annual event, the Art Fair is a great opportunity to see some of the best modern art on display.

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Steyning; a foodie’s paradise

Food and drink fans will be in seventh heaven as the third annual Steyning Food and Drink Festival kicks off on 5 September. It’s the ideal foodie’s opportunity to get up close and personal with the growers and makers, try new things and throw yourself into the community spirit. 58 | fine

Live music, cookery demonstrations, free samples and a superb selection of food and drink.

he Steyning Food and Drink Festival has been growing popularity since its inaugural year in 2013.

Organisers have put together a programme of events to tickle the tastebuds while promoting local food businesses and even securing some celebrity support. The celebrity events are sure to draw crowds. Wine buff, Oz Clarke will be teaching you how to tell your floral notes from your barrel notes in his “tutored wine tasting” on 22 September. Tickets will include a copy of Oz’s new book “Oz Clarke’s A-Z of Wine 2015” as well as canapes and six wines to try. If wine isn’t your thing (unlikely, we know), Sophie Thompson, acclaimed actress and winner of last year’s Celebrity Chef will be hosting supper at Steyning Bookshop, where she will be talking about her new book, “My Family Kitchen”. Tickets include a two course meal, glass of wine and a copy of Sophie’s book.

With a festival as broad-ranging as Steyning’s, it’s important not to get too caught up in the celebrity appearances. The festival will open with Steyning’s Farmer’s Market, winner of the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2014/15 Best Sussex Farmers’ Market winners. Live music, cookery demonstrations, free samples and a superb selection of food and drink stalls will delight all tastebuds. There is a series of breakfast and lunch events to raise money for Age UK, a two day beer festival, a safari supper and 55 other events to choose from, so check the festival website, www. steynigndistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk and browse the events calendar and make September your foodie month. And look out for copies of the festival programme at various Steyning venues for an extensive list of special offiers, including free bottles of wine, free deserts, discounts on cookery courses, free coffee and free chocolates!

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Swing low,

sweet chariot

If you have a Rugby fan in your household, you may have picked up on the fact that England is hosting the Rugby World Cup this autumn. Kicking off on Friday 18 September and running for six weeks, Rugby’s global competition is coming to Sussex for the first time with two of the opening matches being played at the Amex stadium. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross found out more.

ast your mind back to 2003. Johnny Wilkinson at the height of his fame and playing prowess and with just 20 seconds before the final whistle blows at the end of extra time kicks a drop goal that won England the match and the competition.

Twelve years later, it’s World Cup time again, only this time the matches are being played right here in England. As the nation gets ready to welcome 20 teams from around the world, Brighton and Hove is preparing to play its part as the south east venue outside of London.

Wilkinson and his team mates leapt into the hearts of millions of Brits and after years of football dominating the headlines, Rugby was the national game once more.

It’s been a long time coming, Brighton and Hove City Council decided to throw its hat into the ring back in November 2012 and worked closely with Brighton and

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Hove Albion Football Club to develop its bid. In 2013 the bid was declared a winner and the World Cup committee has been planning for the event ever since. Councillor Warren Morgan, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council said: “The Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to be one of the world’s largest sporting events. It’s estimated to attract a total of 2.9million spectators, a global television audience of 4.2billion and over 400,000 overseas

Photos: Alan Wright Photography

There will also be two official Welcome Ceremonies in Brighton & Hove for Japan and Samoa, which will include the formal presentation of official Tournament caps and Rugby World Cup 2015 participation medals. Local school pupils from Westdene Primary School Boy’s Choir will be singing at the Japanese Welcome Ceremony.

visitors. As a host city, Brighton and Hove will gain a global audience and international attention. The two Brighton matches are on the first weekend of the Tournament and this adds to the high profile focus for the city as everyone gears up for the start of the competition.” It’s not the first time the Amex has hosted international Rugby, the Under 20 Six Nations Final between England and France was held in the ground earlier this year. With a capacity of around 30,000, the Amex holds just a fraction of Twickenham’s 82,000 supporters, but the city is opening the Rugby World Cup 2015 Fanzone on the beach, east of Palace Pier, which will hold an additional 10,000 people and broadcast the matches live as well as offering refreshments and activities from Rugby World Cup 2015 sponsors. The Fanzone will open from 4pm on Friday 18 September until Sunday evening and there will be shuttle buses from the Fanzone to the stadium.

Several local clubs, including Horsham, Crawley, Guildford and Worthing will be screening matches live and hosting a series of events.

It’s a major operation and Brighton and Hove City Council has been working closely with partners to ensure it all runs smoothly. The City is expecting significant additional visitor numbers and the council’s tourism arm, VisitBrighton has been working with businesses and accommodation providers to make sure everyone is ready for the big weekend. Of course one of the biggest issues for any major sporting event is legacy. How will the hosting the world cup go on to have a positive impact beyond the final whistle? Councillor Morgan continues: “The local economy will be boosted significantly by additional visitors to the city during the Tournament weekend; many will not have visited Brighton & Hove before. The tourism legacy is expected to be in the form of repeat visitors who come for the matches and come back to see more of the city. The coverage on national and international media will also boost the reputation of Brighton & Hove as a sporting city and a cultural and tourist destination.” The focus on Rugby in the city is a great opportunity to increase participation in Rugby and grassroots support for the sport locally. The two local Rugby clubs

are encouraging people to get involved and the council’s sports development teams are supporting engagement programmes. Both clubs will be screening all World Cup matches live and both are running activities such as Rugby tasters and family fun days to celebrate Rugby and give people a chance to get involved.

Outside of Brighton & Hove, Rugby clubs across Sussex and Surry are gearing up for an autumn of celebration. Several local clubs, including Horsham, Crawley, Guildford and Worthing will be screening matches live and hosting a series of events. Crawley Rugby Club is hosting quiz, race and bingo events alongside the rugby matches. Guildford Rugby Club is offering a meal and beer for rugby fans who want to make a night of it. And Horsham Rugby Club is planning a calendar of events including a “Big Camp” on the night of England’s opening match against Fiji, a beer festival for the England vs Wales match and a barbecue for the England vs Australia match. These clubs are already seeing interest in Rugby increase, aspiring England players of the future recently spent a week training with the New Zealand Rugby Experience; a team of former professional Rugby players from New Zealand endorsed by All Black legend, Johah Lomu. Registrations for the course were up 50 per cent on last year. This time around, England aren’t the favourites as they were in 2003, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be right behind the national team. Come on England!

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Step back

in time The Goodwood Revival festival is a hot date in the diary of anyone who loves a nostalgic look at days of yore. It combines costumes, motoring, air travel and entertainment with all the glamour of a bygone age, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder people flock to the revival year after year.

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oodwood Revival takes place from 11-13 September and is always guaranteed to be a great day out for all the family. Last year, a capacity crowd of 148,000 people took in the sights and sounds over the three days, which included the annual RAC TT Celebration race for early 1960’s GT cars as well as off-track recreations of Brighton Pier and Stonehenge. This year promises to be an even bigger spectacle, with 15 races for racing cars and bikes built up to 1966, a special tribute to motor sport legend Bruce McLaren, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance, numerous air displays, BestDressed, the Revival Car Show presented by Stewart Miller and Peter James Insurance, an authentic Revival High Street, and the Over the Road entertainment area. For car lovers, there is no better place than the Goodwood Revival to see some of the most rare and valuable cars in the world. Douglas Milne regularly attends the Revival, because he thinks it “really illustrates the love affair of the British for the motor car”. Douglas goes on to say “What I think is so impressive about it is the way these cars are really used in

competition, it is much more than a beauty parade”. Douglas will be showing his Fraser Nash le Mans coupe in front of the Pavilion at the Revival and is planning on entering it into the 2016 Mille Miglia. Wealth Management firm, Brewin Dolphin, will be exhibiting at the Revival for the first time. The company feels the elite motoring world is a natural fit for its clients and said: “Goodwood Revival is one of the world’s most historic celebrations of classic cars, at a venue steeped in motorsport history. It thrives on heritage, attention to detail and performance – attributes which are meaningful to us, and for those who use our services.

What I think is so impressive about it is the way these cars are really used in competition, it is much more than a beauty parade.

“Motor racing and classic cars are two things which our clients often identify with. In the world of investing, classic cars are often bought by enthusiasts and collectors and many investors find that adding items with inherent value and limited supply can complement their investment portfolios.”

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At Mole Valley Specialist Cars we pride ourselves on bringing you the highest quality advice and service when purchasing a pre owned specialist or performance car for which we are renowned.

Our large indoor showroom always has on display a wide range of classic, performance and unusual vehicles which we are always happy to show and discuss with our frequent visitors. Mole Valley have over thirty years experience in selling sports and prestige cars, so if you are looking for a low mileage Morgan, Noble, TVR, Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar or any other specialist car, why not come and experience that extra bit of care and specialist knowledge that we have to help you find exactly the right car for you! In our service department, we aim to provide a very personal service, where we know all the customers, and cars that we look after. Our team have many years of experience working on specialist handbuilt and performance cars. The service technicians that we employ are true enthusiasts, who take a pride in the work that you entrust them with.

See us on Stand 376 at Goodwood Revival THE LEADING PRESTIGE SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE CAR DEALER FOR THE SOUTH EAST

Horsham Road (South of Dorking A24)

www.mole-valley.co.uk

In the 1920’s and 1930’s, George Eyston raced at Brooklands, entered Formula One (3rd in the French Grand Prix), raced MGs in the Mille Miglia and broke the Land Speed Record in Thunderbolt that was built in the old KLG factory at Kingston Vale. In November 1939 George became not only the Land Speed Record holder, but the first man to attain 300 mph. In the 1980’s Mole Valley Motor Group was formed by Charles Eyston and James Tilling, and dealt exclusively in low mileage sports cars, such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, and even Panthers. Mole Valley was always an interesting place, and Grand Prix racers from the 1950’s and 1960’s who James used to know from his time with the Jaguar Race Team and commentating at Le Mans used to drop in for lunch - Innes Ireland, George Abecassis, Mike Salmon and Jack Fairman were regular visitors.

In 1995 Mole Valley became a dealer for TVR and the passion for racing was re-ignited! In 1996 Mole Valley launched themselves into the Tuscan Challenge with their own luminescent green Tuscan. From then on in our first season we worked up to a regular top six runner and the highest placed new dealer team in the exciting series. In 1997 we teamed up with Rollcentre Racing for what turned out to be a very successful partnership. That year we secured third place in the Championship and in 1998 we won the Tuscan Championship, a fair achievement for a Dealer Team, in a very competitive field of some 40 entrants! 2000 - We built and entered a Cerbera GTO in the British GT Championship and won the prestigious Spa Franconchamps race. In 2001 and 2002, we moved to the new Tuscan R, winning many races, and very nearly winning the Championship in 2002. This background passion for motorsport has helped give our sales team here at Mole Valley the knowledge to help our customers choose the performance car best suited to their needs, and we are always happy to offer sound advice to make sure our customers really do purchase the car of their dreams! To this day we maintain the philosophy that customers should always be treated in the same manner that we would expect if purchasing a car, put simply “nice cars to nice people” and always with courtesy and hopefully some humour!

Telephone: Sales 01306-710088

Service: 01306-710099

Summer

reads

Whether you’re planning on spending your summer sunning yourself on the beach or by the pool, the right book can make the perfect companion. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, has been checking out some of the latest reads.

love books. Big books, small books, old books, new books. Give me a novel and I’m entertained for hours, so researching this article really wasn’t a chore at all. Here are four of my favourite recent reads. Hopefully there’s something for everyone.

A GOD IN RUINS KATE ATKINSON I came late in life to Kate Atkinson, but I have quickly learned the error of my ways and am making my way through her entire back catalogue. Perhaps one of the most accomplished British writers around, Atkinson’s skill at creating characters who stay with the reader and devising innovative storytelling techniques, make her books exquisite works of fiction. Last year, I read Life After Life by Atkinson. It was, without doubt, my book of the year. A fascinating family saga starting before the outbreak of World War One and continuing through every important event of the 20th century, but focussing on World War Two. When I discovered that Atkinson had written a companion book (neither prequel nor sequel, but incorporating the same characters) I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Where Ursula was our heroine in Life after Life, A God in Ruins tells the story

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of her younger brother, Teddy. Beloved by his parents and siblings, Teddy has an apparently idyllic childhood and grows into a good, warm and kind man. He settles down with his childhood sweetheart, Nancy, and they set about creating a life together. The narrative jumps back and forward through time. On one page, Teddy is living out his twilight years in sheltered accommodation and on the next he is flying a bombing raid on Nuremburg during the Second World War. It is these war accounts that, in part, give the book its heart and Atkinson’s attention to detail and obvious extensive research means that Teddy’s war time experiences are harrowingly real. Atkinson describes these bombing raids in such vivid detail as to cause a physical response in the reader. The war shapes Teddy and all his future decision making. He resolves, if he survives the war, to be always kind. His patience with his troubled daughter and subsequent guardianship of his grandchildren bear out his promise to himself.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN PAULA HAWKINS This is the thriller that has gripped the nation all year and is already set to be a hit movie, starring Emily Blunt. Rachel is a mess. She’s a divorced alcoholic struggling to keep a roof over her head. Every day on the train, she gazes longingly into the gardens of the people who live along the railway line and fantasises lives for them. Until one day, she sees one of the residents with a man who’s not her husband. When that same

THE BEES LALINE PAULL This fantasy novel is one of the most creatively conceived books I’ve ever read. Paull has anthropomorphised a hive of bees and described in staggering detail the lives of the hive community, the hierarchies, traditions, communications and habits of one of earth’s most valuable creatures. Flora 717 hatches from her cell and is immediately identified as “different”. She’s bigger than other bees of her caste and, most unusually for a sanitation bee, can communicate with bees from other categories. As the summer progresses,

woman goes missing, Rachel takes it upon herself to investigate the disappearance and gets dragged into a very dark world. Hawkins doesn’t waste a word in this pacey thriller and readers will be gripped from the first page to the last. The revelations are sprinkled like breadcrumbs offering twist after dizzying turn until the final, dramatic climax. The Girl on the Train is un-put-downable. I defy you to reach the end and not want to know everything about the forthcoming movie adaptation.

Flora works in the nursery, meets the Queen Bee and discovers the hive legends and eventually becomes a forager, leaving the hive to find nectar and pollen to bring back to feed the bawdy drones. At times, Paull’s prose is achingly beautiful as she describes life inside and outside the hive. The way she imagines the relationship between the bees and other creatures that share their habitat and the various disasters that befall the hive is surely the work of a creative genius. Paull is a playwright and screenwriter and she has put these skills to good use in the writing of The Bees. The novel is very visual and immersive and Paull perfectly creates the images of life within the hive.

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and people on the ground.

JUDY BLUME

Blume tells the story through the experiences of 15 year old Miri, who is on the cusp of adulthood and experiencing her first brush with falling in love. Her seemingly normal childhood is shattered when she witnesses the first plane crash and goes on to witness the devastating impact on the people around her.

In my youth, I used to gobble up Judy Blume books just as quickly as the library could lend them to me. From Judy I learned so much about growing up that her books really should be in the self-help aisle for teenagers. With In the Unlikely Event, Judy Blume has written her first book for adults in over 15 years. It is semi-autobiographical in that it covers events that Blume experienced in her own New Jersey childhood. In the space of two months from December 1951, three passenger planes crashed in Elizabeth, New Jersey, killing passengers

Judy Blume’s ability to write gripping narratives that pulse with emotion is unparalleled. From the newspaper snippets written by Miri’s Uncle Henry, to the elegant descriptions of life in 1950s America, Blume effortlessly transports her readers to the very centre of her stories.

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Travel in

style

Packing to go on holiday isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always the most relaxing of activities. Striking the balance between over-packing and under-packing, making sure you have the right shoes while remembering your toothbrush. If only someone could take all the stress out of it. Stylist Samantha Wilding of Style and Grace gave Fine her top holiday packing tips.

e all want to look effortlessly chic when we travel. But unfortunately, all the glamour seems to have gone out of it. Long gone are the days when people dressed up to travel. Just getting through

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the airport can leave the most put together person looking a mess by the time they get to their destination. So, how do you arrive looking as unruffled as when you left home? And how do you create the perfect holiday wardrobe?

DRESS FOR THE JOURNEY First of all, dress for the journey. By this I don’t mean wear something dressy, but do look like you’ve thought about it – you will feel and look great. Keep it simple by taking a tonal approach, for example, wearing dark jeans and a navy top, and carry contrasting accessories that you will use while you’re away (such as tan wedges and a neutral tote bag) – this will help stop you packing too much. But don’t wear white or linen – they get grubby and crease like mad. Make sure you wear shoes you can get out of easily. You’re not always asked to take them off, but it’s best to be prepared. Ballet flats, loafers or simple trainers are best. If you choose heels, wedges are a good option – remember you’ll be walking miles of corridors at the airport, and feet swell on planes.

PACKING WELL IS AN ART Everyone agrees that packing can be a chore, and often we end up taking too much, too little, or the wrong things! You want your clothes to arrive at your destination relatively crease-free, and know that you’ve got everything you need. Start planning early. I write a list of everything I’m going to wear, for both day and evening, about 2 weeks before. It changes as I plan outfits, but I end up with a final list to guide me as I pack. I carry this list in my handbag, so that if my luggage goes astray, I know exactly what’s missing. The key to successful packing is to take a ‘capsule’ approach, getting the

maximum amount of outfit combinations from the minimum number of pieces. For example, for a week away, start with your three favourite bikinis or swimsuits, and pair each with a cover up, shorts and sandals or flip flops. A long white t-shirt, for example, is a stress-free beach cover up that works with any swimsuit, and can double as a top with a silky blazer, jeans and heels for the evening. Add three combinations of tops and trousers for lunch or sightseeing, and a couple of dresses. Choose no more than two pairs of heels (one strappy, one wedge) for evening, and voila, you’re sorted. And remember, accessories are the key to taking a dress or jeans from day to evening – adding heels, jewellery and a metallic clutch will transform your look. Finally, don’t pack anything that you ‘might’ wear – you won’t, trust me. Here are a few more of my packing secrets: • Consider your destination, planned activities, local culture and of course, the weather • Pack a swimsuit, sandals, underwear and shorts in your carry-on bag, in case the worst happens • Make sure you carry anything valuable, including jewellery and medication, in your hand luggage • Take a cardigan and silky blazer that you can wear while away, and layer when you arrive back to an always-colder UK. Enjoy your holiday!

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The

Perfect Pub

When the new proprietor at the newly renamed and reopened The Wisborough Pub in Wisborough Green (previously the Bat and Ball) invited Fine to try his wares, I knew I was in for a treat, I just didn’t realise how much of a treat.

he old pub building has been lovingly restored and is now unrecognisable. In place of the tired, 1970s carpets and cricketing paraphernalia are stripped reclaimed wood floors (from an old mill in Northumbria), wine glass chandeliers, restored cast iron oven doors (discovered during the extensive renovation), solid oak tables and benches and squashy leather sofas. In place of the overgrown weeds is a newly planted herb garden, wildflower boarders and three camping fields as well as a perfectly appointed beer garden that captures the last of the evening’s sunlight. The man behind the transformation is the inimitable Paul Anthony Gidley, formerly partner and landlord of the White Horse in Chilgrove. He and his wife, Johanna have poured themselves and their knowledge into the pub. Paul says he has finally created the pub he wants to go to, and his commitment to his dream pub is evident from the attention to detail. Somehow, The Wisborough Pub manages to be a great local pub for local people as well as a food and wine destination for

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those who appreciate the finest things in life. The food at The Wisborough Pub is exceptional. The Head Chef, Christopher Durkee, trained in Michelin starred restaurants and, along with chefs Richard Cooper and Nick Godfrey, his knowledge and skill has been brought to bear on a very specific culinary challenge – well sourced meat. Paul also owns a share in a farm on the Welsh borders. Whole animals are slaughtered, in turn, specifically for use in the pub. The entire animal carcass is transported from Wales to Wisborough Green, where it is cut and hung in the pub’s own hanging room. As the meat cures, Paul and his chef assess which cuts are ready at any given time and the pub’s menu of the moment is developed accordingly. This field to fork consideration is sustainable food at its very best. Not only does Paul know how the animals are cared for, but he is able to oversee every last morsel of every animal used to create innovative and delicious meals. I was lucky enough to be served The Wisborough’s take on the traditional

mixed grill – a whole plate of meat including beef ribs, lamb ribs, venison fillet, pork pie and pigeon breasts. It was a meat feast! The meal pushed me about a million miles outside my comfort zone (I’m normally a white meat and fish kinda gal) and I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed every single tender, succulent, flavourful mouthful. So the pub is great, the food is fantastic, but then there’s the wine. Oh to be a wine connoisseur. In addition to running one of Sussex’s newest and best eateries,

Paul and Johanna also created and run the Grape Foundation. The Foundation brings together the finest wine chateaux in the world in order to fund projects that support disadvantaged young people in the UK. Their wine knowledge and connections make The Wisborough a must-visit for anyone who claims to know anything about wine. The 1655 club in a cosy basement room decorated with the empty jeroboams and magnums polished off by its members, exists entirely to raise money for the Foundation. The bottles are donated directly by the vineyards and chateaux and

It’s a beautiful, comfortable pub offering a warm welcome, fantastic food and delicious drinks. every penny paid for them goes directly into the Foundation’s coffers. Again, it’s a level of commitment most publicans would struggle to emulate. The Wisborough’s wine list features a number of bottles that aren’t available anywhere else, and because Paul and Johanna work directly with the producers, they are able to offer these exclusive wines at a fraction of the price you would pay in Harrods wine department. There’s so much more to say about the Wisborough. The pub is offering family barbecues on Friday and Saturday evenings; live music in the courtyard on Sundays. They’re hosting various events for local residents, but fundamentally, The Wisborough gets the basics right, it’s a beautiful, comfortable pub offering a warm welcome, fantastic food and delicious drinks… and with that I have run out of superlatives. Suffice to say, I hope to become a regular.

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English

sparkle

Amongst the mini-revolution that is English Sparkling Wine sits Sussexbased Digby Fine English, the industry’s blendologists and a British innovation powerhouse of the future.

he ambitions of the pair that founded Digby Fine English, Trevor Clough and Jason Humphries, stop nothing short of producing a world-famous sparkling wine. Their first ever vintage has already been declared a World Champion by Tom Stevenson, Champagne’s most respected critic, and has won Gold in four different competitions including Decanter. Having originally set the business up when they lived in London, Trevor and Jason have now relocated full-time to Stopham, West Sussex in the heart of what they think of as English Wine Country, or Kent, Sussex and Hampshire to most of us. Trevor comments, “As much as we love London, Sussex was calling to us. This is where the action is in our rapidly developing industry.” Digby is a thoroughly unique operation, founded on the principle that blending is the heart of quality. The company is the English wine industry’s first pure negociant,

which sees it buying and blending grapes rather than growing them itself. Jason explains: “When it comes to vineyards, our approach is all about quality, quality, quality. We develop long-term relationships, 20 years plus, with some of England’s top vineyard owners based on a jointly held passion for excellence.” The company brings each hand-picked parcel of grapes to its winemaker, Dermot Sugrue, for separate fermentation in Washington, West Sussex. Why the focus on blending rather than growing? Trevor explains: “Dermot presents us with an incredible pallet of base wines and chief amongst my pleasures in life is to bring them together in a way that represents our brand and the spirit and character of each of our blends.” The art of blending sparkling wine is no mean feat. The base wines are young and the wine will not be finished until it undergoes second fermentation in bottle, which we have to thank for the bubbles, as well as three plus years of ageing in the cellar of the winery It is impressive that Digby’s first ever

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vintage, the 2009 Reserve Brut, has already been heralded as world-class, winning multiple awards. England’s chalky South East and cool, long growing season clearly give us much potential for the future. Digby also sells a rich, smokey gentleman of a rosé, the 2009 Vintage Rosé, and its fun-by-the-river Leander Pink Non Vintage, which was launched earlier this year in partnership with Leander Club, the world’s most decorated rowing club located in Henley-on-Thames. Hopes are riding high after British victory against reigning Olympic champions, Germany, on the final day of Henley Regatta in July: that Leander rowers will lead Team GB to Gold in the Rio Olympics next year. And if they do, we know how to toast them! Wine Country Stockists: www.digby-fine-english.com - Fine readers can enjoy a 10% discount by using the code “FINE” at the checkout. The Exceptional English Wine Company, Midhurst, West Sussex.

Mystical

Peru

One holiday, three generations. Think it can’t work? Think again. Kathryn Carpenter took a Tauck tour of Peru with her parents and children and enjoyed a holiday of a lifetime.

f anyone would have told me a year ago that I would be taking a family holiday to Peru I would have fallen over laughing. When did Peru become an ideal holiday destination for a family with two, unsociable pre teens!? How wrong I was. It was my parents who initiated this holiday as they have wanted to visit Peru for a number of years. Much to my disbelief, we found the perfect trip with Tauck Bridges Mystical Peru, an 8 day trip designed for families travelling together. Seven months later we arrived in Lima. The flight was long but a private transfer to the JW Marriott Hotel was a welcomed surprise. I had envisaged long queues waiting for coach transfers. The obvious highlight on any tourist trip to Peru is to see Machu Picchu and we were not disappointed. Not only did this excite the whole family, bearing in mind we ranged in age from 10 – 72 years, but it was how we saw Machu Picchu that blew us all away. Our journey up to the “Lost City of the Incas’ began as we boarded the Vistadome train. The attention to detail from Tauck is remarkable. We were provided with Tauck duffle bags for our stay that evening. The afternoon was spent mainly in silence as we all took in the wonder of Machu Picchu. After much exploration of this ancient

citadel with our tour guide and new found friend, Philp our tour director, we retired back to the pueblo-style hotel. One of my sons said it was like sleeping in the clouds. For me to see my Father’s face that evening reciting the day’s events surrounded by his family was a moment I will treasure forever. Plus there was not a handheld device to be seen! Aside from the wonder of Machu Picchu we were constantly “wowed” and surprised at the experiences Tauck provided. We let our creative spirit loose in Seminario’s studio with the great Pablo himself tile painting. We learnt how to be a Chocolatier - needless to say we all had smeared faces with Peruvian chocolate very quickly. We did a scavenger hunt in the local market, we played games with Urquillo school in the Sacred valley, we went white water rafting down the Urubamba river and swam with sea lions off Palomino islands…none of these things are what you know Peru for but all of them were a great way to interact as a group from around the

world. Traveling with close family members, experiencing the wonders of the world together has far exceeded my expectations of group travel. We are now deciding on our next holiday, South African Safari or Cowboy Ranch in the USA?

TAUCK WORLD WIDE DISCOVERIES Bridges Mystical Peru Tour 8 days from £2710.00 per person (international air additional) Departures : 12 & 19 June, 10 & 24 July, 14 August 2016. Additional Peru tours available please visit www.tauck.co.uk or request your free brochure on 0800 810 8020 To book call your preferred Travel Agent or call 0800 810 8020. Or visit www. tauck.co.uk Follow us www.twitter.com/Tauckuk

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Vacation

invigoration

A perfect pool can make a perfect holiday, where else are you going to sip cocktails and watch the world go by? Fine has rounded up a selection of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools to get you in the mood.

HOTEL CARUSO, RAVELLO ITALY A former 11th century palace set on cliffs beside the Amalfi Coast, Belmond Hotel Caruso seems to drift on a balcony above the Mediterranean Sea. Its ancient walls and ceilings have been carefully preserved to make it a work of art in itself. Stroll through the terraced gardens or take a boat trip to Positano or Roman Pompeii.

The infinity pool is at the highest point above the town of Ravello, providing breathtaking views of the coastline below. As you relax in the gently heated water, concierge can bring you an iPod loaded with your choice of music, appetisers or a spritz of Evian to cool you down. Pure indulgence. Go to hotelcaruso.com

PELICAN HILL, CALIFORNIA Inspired by the timeless curves of Rome’s famed landmark, the Coliseum Pool is the most strikingly unique swimming pool at any resort – and the heart of The Resort at Pelican Hill. At the resort’s pleasure forum overlooking endless coastal backdrops, guests gather daily to see and be seen, immerse themselves in the hottest pool scene on the coast and wile away the days pampered in ultra-luxurious private cabanas.

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Perfectly circular, 136 feet in diameter and three feet deep throughout, the Coliseum Pool is one of the largest circular pools in the world. It dazzles with classic architecture of vaulted arches, corniced columns and an amphitheater of terraced decks. Set like a precious gem amidst this stunning architecture, it’s a work of art. Its radiant blue bottom was created by handsetting 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles. Go to pelicanhill.com.

DELAWARE LODGE, WAIHEKE ISLAND NEW ZEALAND This elegant and exclusive boutique hotel is on Waiheke Island, off Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning Hauraki Gulf. The island itself is a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland and this luxury venue is built on a cliff offering one of the best views

of Owhanake Bay. Inspired by the Mediterranean and indigenous New Zealand artworks, this boutique resort was brilliantly designed to form the shape of a traditional Maori fishhook. Go to delamorelodge.com

THE GRACE HOTEL, SANTORINI An exclusive boutique hotel perched above the world-famous Caldera with breathtaking sunsets. The infinity pool

has uninterrupted views for as far as the eye can see. Go to gracehotels.com/ santorini

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Pension

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Take a steer in the right direction

The biggest pension changes for generations came into force on 6 April – but with greater freedom comes more hazards. Seeking advice that is custom-built for you can make a meaningful difference says Brewin Dolphin.

he rules have changed about what you can do with your pension money, whether you have pensions in place or money set aside for a pension plan.

your pension to buy a guaranteed income for life if you want to; withdraw any amount you like, over any period of time; take out one or more lump sums however you like, with 25% of each being tax free.

You’ll have more choice and control when you reach age 55 – but you should make sure you are ready for changes, which may dramatically affect your future.

How you take your pension could have many consequences, including putting you in a higher tax bracket even if that is not normally the case. Other changes like the abolition of the 55% death tax (you can now pass on unused pension savings to a loved one tax free), new pension

You can now take the whole fund as cash, with 25% being tax free; use some or all of

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contribution rules and the tax treatment of annuities could also have a meaningful impact on your circumstances. Yet a recent Brewin Dolphin survey conducted by YouGov showed that only 36% of 55-65 year olds are likely to seek financial advice. The complex pension landscape makes it more important than ever to have access to advice that is tailored towards your situation. Lee Clark, Chartered Financial Planner at Brewin Dolphin in Reigate is recognising an increased demand for clear guidance. “There are a lot more people seeking straightforward advice. Many current pension arrangements are just not suitable. Previous safeguards gave people confidence that their future was assured to some degree – but by removing these, people need to act sensibly to help ensure their pension fund lasts them through retirement.” You may decide to leave your money where it is and to continue with the plans you have for retirement (taking an annuity has been the traditional route). But you could miss out on opportunities as well as expose yourself to unnecessary risk. Be aware of situations that could affect you.

Don’t pay more tax than you should. You could pay thousands of pounds more by withdrawing all of your pension pot(s) in one go. At any time, only 25% of what you withdraw is free from tax. The remaining 75% is treated as income and subject to income tax – but there may be ways to reduce what you pay. Make sure you have enough to last. If you retire too soon you may not have enough to last for your retirement. Delaying your retirement for a few years could make all the difference. Traditionally, most people were forced to buy an annuity to sustain their retirement, but now you don’t have to. See how long your pension pot could last and find out which options could work best for you. Avoid unnecessary gambles. Investing properly for the future requires skill and insight. Make sure you are not tempted by questionable schemes or be stuck with a buy-to-let property you can’t sell or rent out. Beware of inflation. Leaving your pension in a bank account could expose you to inflation and have a serious impact on your retirement pot. So it’s worth exploring the different ways you could make your money work harder to ensure your pension doesn’t diminish too quickly.

“The main risk for people is running out of money,” says Lee Clark. “Clients are often in the dark about structuring their income and they frequently underestimate how long they will live and the long-term impact of inflation. We talk people through their options, making sure they can maintain their lifestyle first of all, and then look at discretionary spending and their legacy wishes.” It’s important to be mindful of your individual situation. Because of varying incomes and outgoings, tax and family circumstances, what works for someone else may not suit you. There are serious risks of not taking appropriate advice – but the right steer could easily pay for itself. Find out how our proven financial planning service could make a difference to your retirement. Learn more about how the team at Brewin Dolphin in Reigate can help, call us on 01737 223722.

The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested Any tax allowances or thresholds mentioned are based on personal circumstances and current legislation which is subject to change. No investment is suitable in all cases and if you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact us. 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.

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No self-respecting business person would be without a website, but did you know that your website can get you into trouble with the law? Shiraz Rustom, a barrister from 1215 Chambers tells Fine how to avoid pitfalls and keep your website on the right side of the law.

hether you’re a part of the entrepreneurial micro-business community in Sussex & Surrey, the head of a vast multi-national, or a lone blogger, you will know the importance of the Web. Whether professional, tradesperson or amateur; retail, wholesale or bespoke, a web presence is essential; and whether that presence is an expensively designed, interactive site or a simple blog, there are legal implications.

COOKIES Cookies are files left on the computers of visitors to your website. They are used for both improving the visitor experience and analysis of their behaviour. It is extremely unlikely that any website you have doesn’t in some way use cookies. You need a policy for this and a method of getting the visitor to your webpages consent. The regulation of cookies has been with us since 1995 and updated in 2011. For comprehensive guidance, see the Information Commissioners Office website and search for “cookies guidance”. There are some exceptions but generally you must: • tell people if you use cookies, • clearly explain what the cookies do and why. • get their permission. For most sites a banner requiring a click to close that informs the visitor about cookies and gives a link to sites policy is normally sufficient. Writing a policy requires an understanding of both your website’s operation and the law on cookies. Ask your web host about compliance.

COMMENTS, BLOGS & FORUMS Any site with a section for comments or reviews, (it is now common for example, for sites to be built in Wordpress) - will need to be actively managed. The main concerns relate to the content of third party posts, i.e: • Defamatory remarks about people or companies • Racist or other offensive comments • Incitement or encouragement to commit offences • Incitement or encouragement of hatred or discrimination against protected groups • Threats of terrorist activities • Harassment of other users • Enticement of children into inappropriate acts Whether this is a concern and what you should do about it depends on the type of site you run. If you have a simple brochure website then you may just want to disable any facility for comments offered by the platform. If you run a forum or allow reviews then you will want some protection against committing any offence. The exceptions introduced for website owners and other providers under the Defamation Act 2013 are a good starting point. A website should have: • A login requirement for comment makers, reviewers or forum users, ideally using a third party user account like Facebook or Google+. This should allow you to identify any offender and hand their details to the police or the complainant’s lawyers if required. • A “report and remove” system allowing

and encouraging users to report offensive or inappropriate content with the promise that it will be removed. • A policy and the power to exclude offenders and provide their details to the police if they are believed to have committed an offence or to another parties lawyers if they are threatened with a defamation action.

CYBERSQUATTING As well as providing businesses with problems, the law also provides solutions. There are now a huge array of web domains (e.g., .com or .net) and many businesses find that their established registered or unregistered trademark has been taken by a “cybersquatter”: someone simply buying the domain speculatively in the hope of selling it on. The UK has nothing comparable to the US federal laws protecting businesses but ICANN the domain name body has the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. Filing a complaint under this policy can result in successful transfer of a domain where you can show: • A trademark (either registered or unregistered) that is the same or confusingly similar to the domain • That the party that registered the domain name has no legitimate right or interest in the domain name; and • That the domain name was registered and used in bad faith. This article is not and is no substitute for legal advice but it simply intended to highlight some of the issues business owners face. A more comprehensive guide is available on www.1215chambers. com. Barristers in 1215 Chambers’ Business Law team are available to advise on all matters in this article and many others besides.

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Investing in

future energy

With interest rates still at rock bottom, investors have been looking for sound investments that will offer more generous returns than the banks, but without the insecurity of the stock market. Enter Solesco’s community-funded renewable energy investment scheme at the University of Chichester.

enewable energy investment funds are big business. Promising returns of around six per cent, keeping the lights on can be a great investment. Community energy partnership, Solesco, is working with the University of Chichester to put solar panels on two of the university buildings on the Bishop Otter Campus. The technology will be funded through investments from the community. From as little as £500 (which may be tax deductible through the Government’s Energy Investment Scheme), local investors can buy shares in the project, which will, in turn, generate free electricity and secure “feed-in tarrif” payments from the government. Chichester University aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 43 per cent by 2020 and green energy is one of the main ways it can achieve this aim. As well as reducing carbon emissions, the solar panels will provide clean energy for the university buildings. Two roof-mounted solar electricity systems will provide 150kWp, creating

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energy each year equivalent to over 40 times the electricity consumption of a typical house. The community share offer is due to go public in late Summer and will suit a wide range of investors, from those looking for a safe, local investment with predictable returns, to those who would like to invest in the solar power on their own homes but are unable to because, of reasons of tenure, finances or roof orientation. Demand for shares is expected to be strong, so Solesco is encouraging interested investor to sign up for news updates at www.solesco.co.uk and you could be making money every time the sun shines.

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t Farlington, Sixth Formers are given the opportunity to do Voluntary Service.

We recognise that volunteering can make a real difference to the girls’ own lives and to the lives of those in the local community. The students value the way in which volunteering develops and enhances skills such as team work, organisation, communication, time management and tolerance. It is also very rewarding for them to know they are helping others and it is fun to try new experiences. For many of the girls it can help guide and inform them with future career choices and it can be a useful addition to their UCAS/University application and future job prospects. At Farlington we are very grateful for the variety of local placements who welcome the girls on Friday afternoons. A longstanding placement has been Rapkyns Nursing Home, Broadbridge Heath. This beautiful country home, set in 40 acres of landscaped grounds, cares for elderly and frail people with dementia and it provides specialist care for people with neurological conditions. Girls spend time in conversation with the residents, reading newspapers and books with them. The residents enjoy their piano playing as well as other musical instruments. Several have volunteered here to gain experience for a career in medicine. At Warnham Parish Rooms, in the heart of the village of Warnham, the Sixth Formers have made cakes for the elderly residents and entertained them with quizzes and conversation. The girls have been fascinated by their stories and quite humbled on many occasions when the elderly reflected on their experiences in World War II.

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Various charity shops have provided valuable placements, including St Catherine’s Hospice Shop and, more recently, Horsham Matters. The students have spent time sorting bric-a-brac, pricing items and generally being helpful in a customer-facing retail environment. Whilst the weather sometimes conspired against us, Warnham Nature Reserve proves to be a popular placement. The girls take part in the outdoor environmental tasks such as clearing the bird hides and planting heather beds. They especially enjoy having to wrap up warm in several layers of clothing and, of course, wearing the essential Wellington boots! A firm favourite is most certainly helping in Farlington Nursery. The seventeenand eighteen-year-olds thoroughly enjoy spending time with boys and girls there and always come back with lovely stories of how adorable the toddlers are. The highlight is always when they go to see them in their Nativity Play. Lucy Bedwin, Farlington’s Nursery Manger, comments, “The children in the Nursery love their afternoons spent with ‘the big girls.’ The interaction between the age groups is very special and unique; very different from any other relationship formed either at Nursery or at home. “The children have great fun trying to spot ‘their big girls’ on our afternoon Wellie walks around Farlington’s campus. Recently, we found them having a yoga lesson in the sports hall, without hesitation the Nursery children joined in, totally unphased by the surroundings because ‘their big girls’ were there!” Many continue with their placements into holiday time. This may be to fulfil the service element requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, but mostly it is because the girls want to spend their own time volunteering. At Farlington,

our volunteering programme is a truly wonderful reflection of the caring and confident nature of the girls here in the Sixth Form. Ms Louise Higson, Headmistress, says, “Voluntary Service is a valuable part of the Sixth Form. Studying for A levels is, undoubtedly, the key element of the girls’ time in the Lower and Upper Sixth, but our aim at Farlington is to turnout well-rounded, confident individuals who contribute to society. The Voluntary Service programme, along with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Young Enterprise scheme, develops the girls’ experience of taking responsibility and leadership skills and has a positive impact on the local community.” For further information, please visit our website www.farlingtonschool.net

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