2017 VOLUME 1 Focus on... Education
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8 BOOKS THAT WILL HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, takes on this year’s slew of “selfhelp” books to find which ones can help you make a real difference.
14 MR MANLY’S 12 YEAR REVIEW Meet Mr Manly, head of Hurst College. Fine asks what has changed at the school in his 12 years at the helm and how the school is preparing its students for the future.
12 RAISING NATURE LOVING CHILDREN
18 FAREWELL MR FRANKLIN
Children at Great Walstead School get to help raise livestock on the school farm. Fine learns about the transformation that has taken place.
As John Franklin, Head Master at Christ’s Hospital, prepares for retirement, Catherine Ross met with him to discuss his career, his time at Christ’s Hospital and his future plans.
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24 PUTTING CHARACTER EDUCATION
Our round up of the best events in Sussex and Surrey this spring.
20 ICT IS THE KEY Windlesham School discusses the importance of a good ICT education for all children.
21 ‘SOFT’ SKILLS THE KEY TO SUCCESS At St Catherine’s the team believe in building resilience and adaptability in their pupils to complement academic achievement.
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CENTRE STAGE
Caroline Finnegan, Head of the new Lower School at St John’s explains why taking children at a younger age will help better prepare them for life after school.
26 GOLDEN AGE OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
With a varied teaching career spanning five decades, David Arnold, former Principal of Collyers has a unique perspective on how our current school system has come about largely through the law of unintended consequences.
22 WHY CHOOSING AN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER Sean Fenton, Head of Reigate Grammar, makes the case for independent school education.
42 ANTIQUES GALORE The Petworth Antiques Fair will pack the Park again this may. Organisers give Fine a sneaky peak inside.
30 24 HOURS IN CAMBRIDGE
54 CUBA, A COUNTRY THAT STEALS
In keeping with our education theme, Fine Editor Catherine Ross spends 24 hours in Cambridge and recommends where to stay, where to eat and what to do there.
Symphony Travel offers us an insight into a trip to Cuba.
44 PETWORTH HOUSE; THE HOME OF
58 HOW FINANCIALLY SAVVY ARE YOU?
FINE ARTS
Increasingly a destination on the fine art map of Britain, the National Trust gives us the lowdown on Petworth’s 2017 exhibitions.
48 HIGH TEA @ THREE Planning an afternoon tea in Sussex? The Three Crowns in Wisborough Green has got it covered.
YOUR SOUL
Our accounting correspondent, Carolyn Burchell of Composure Accounting and Taxation offers a financial education.
60 A DIFFERENT CLASS Worried about getting your child into your preferred local school? Shiraz Rustom of 1215 Chambers offers advice on the appeals process.
56 MITSUBISHI L200 BARBARIAN Our Motoring correspondent, Ade Holder takes this beast for a spin.
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This is our first education issue of 2017 and we decided to focus on school leadership. We have interviews with a number of head teachers giving their views on a whole host of subjects, from how to build resilience to how to prepare our young people for their post-school worlds. A particular highlight was my visit to Christ’s Hospital to interview outgoing Head Master, John Franklin. Mr Franklin has seen the school through some turbulent financial times, but has steadied the ship with his wife, Kim, by his side. We wish them both a very happy retirement. Outside of schooling, I had a look at some of this season’s slew of “self-help” books. Writers including Derren Brown and Ruby Wax have a lot to say on the subject of being happy and there’s much we can learn from their investigations. If, like me, you’re resistant to change, Helen Russell’s latest book has some great tips. And continuing the theme of education, our travel feature in this issue is a review
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of a trip to Cambridge. It’s a beautiful city full of stories and I’d highly recommend a visit. I hope you enjoy the issue. Next time, our focus will be on weddings, so if you’re thinking of popping the question or a recent recipient of a ring, be sure to keep an eye out for our recommendations of the best our region has to offer for everything you need for the perfect wedding.. Wishing you a wonderful 2017. Catherine Ross EDITOR
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Books that will help you
change your life Need a little push in the direction you want to take your life? Want to make better choices, but struggle to stick with them? Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, has rounded up a handful of books to help you make 2017 your best year ever.
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f, like me, you avoid making New Year resolutions because you know they’ll be broken before the clocks change, but you really want to live a better, more productive, happier life, it might be a good ideal to turn to the experts. So called “self-help” books have been around for ages, but this year’s crop seem to be aimed squarely at making small changes that stick, rather than bigger changes that are much harder to sustain.
Leap Year by Helen Russell, published by Two Roads
The Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax, “published by Penguin Life
Helen Russell, is a journalist and former glossy magazine editor whose previous book, The Art of Living Danishly, was a bestseller. In Leap Year, she brings her light, accessible, personal style of writing to the subject of making changes. A selfconfessed changephobe, Russell breaks down the areas of life most of us want to make changes; work, relationships, friendships, body, money, mind, etc and combines expert advice with her own experience and that of some amusingly pseudonym-ed human guinea pigs.
Historically, Ruby Wax might not be someone many of us would turn to for life advice, let alone advice on how to improve our sanity, but having been awarded an OBE for her services to mental health, we might be missing out on some top tips.
Thanks to Russell’s skill as a wordsmith and her willingness to share her personal experiences (the section when she forces herself out of her comfort zone to join a Nia dance class is worth the cover price alone), the tips in the book feel entirely achievable and will really help readers assess where they need to make changes and how to go about it without feeling overwhelmed.
Wax has studied cognitive behavioural therapy, gaining a degree and a Masters from Oxford and is an advocate of the practice of mindfulness. Admittedly, it sounds a bit new age, but Wax combines a self-deprecating writing style with a whole lot of science to explain how the way we, as a species, currently approach life is bad for our mental and physical health. She outlines why our failure to listen to our minds and bodies and focus on our mental health as much as our physical health is leading to increases in stressrelated diseases and has written a five week mindfulness course, in which readers are encouraged to learn the “practice”. The listed benefits of mindfulness include lower stress, better health, improved concentration, better relationships and increased happiness. With all that to gain, what is there to lose?
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The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**K and Get Your Sh*t Together by Sarah Knight, published by Quercus I was instantly drawn to these books for their titles. The subtitle for the first book is “How to stop spending time you don’t have doing things you don’t want to do with people you don’t like”. If, like so many of us, your time is pulled in far too many directions and you spend more time doing things you should do than things you genuinely want to do, this may just be the book for you. It’s about caring less about what other people think, and investing that time and brain space on the things that truly make us happy. Knight describes herself as an “overachieving perfectionist” and explains that the aim had been to “prove myself worthy of respect and admiration of my family, friend and even casual acquaintances”. Knight’s focus is on eliminating the things that we just don’t care about or want to do without feeling bad about it. The idea is liberating and could buy back hours, if not days, of your life. In her follow-up, again, the sub-title says it best: “How to stop worrying about what you should do so you can finish what you need to do and start doing what you want to do”. Again, it’s about eliminating the unnecessary in pursuit of dream achievement, about getting out of life’s ruts, setting goals and clearing the metaphorical path in front of you to be able to get there.
Happy by Derren Brown, published by Bantam Press It’s probably fair to say that Derren Brown understands how the human mind works better your average Joe. In his book, he explores the way our minds can be programmed to work for or against us and how throwing out some of our traditional learned responses to events can quiet the voices in our heads that tell us we failed, that we’re not good enough, that we had a hard day or that we’re fundamentally flawed. He encourages us to stop living for a time when we’ve solved all our problems and achieved all our goals, but to find happiness in the moment we’re living in. He uses his own research and experience to denounce quacks and faith healers along with authors of selfhelp books that teach readers that if they don’t get what the book promises, it’s because they weren’t trying hard enough. I can’t say it’s an easy book to read. It draws on a lot of science, research and history, but it’s certainly a valuable exercise in thinking differently to feel happy instead of doing differently.
Sugar Free in a Hurry by Davina McCall, published by Orion You didn’t think you’d get out of this article without a book about how to amend your diet did you? Science is pretty much unanimous on how damaging sugar, particularly refined sugar, is for our health and wellbeing. In this follow up to her excellent, “5 Weeks to Sugar Free”, Davina offers more advice and recipes for anyone looking to significantly reduce the amount of sugar they’re eating. The simple, tasty recipes will help you eat more healthily without really noticing the lack of sugar. Combined with the advice in some of the books above, 2017 could be your happiest, healthiest year yet!
Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin, published by Two Roads Gretchen Rubin’s podcast series, The Happiness Project, offers practical advice for leading a happier, more fulfilling life. The book serves as a perfect complement to that as it asks how we can change. It’s about breaking bad habits and establishing new ones that will set us on the path to happiness. Rubin recommends choosing the habits you’d like to adopt or changes you’d like to make before starting to read the book, so you can adapt her advice through the prism of what you want to achieve. Rubin asks readers how they respond to expectations and offers a model with four “tendencies” according to whether we try to always meet expectations, only meet expectations we can rationalise, try to please others by meeting external expectations or resist all expectations. There’s a lot in the book about getting to know yourself. What floats your boat and what leaves you cold. With a better idea of who you are and how you respond to various stimuli, you can better plan for success.
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We’ve rounded up the best events across Sussex and Surrey this spring. 7 January – 12 March TURNER AND THE AGE OF BRITISH WATERCOLOUR A major exhibition featuring 36 stunning watercolours by Turner and his contemporaries on loan from ‘The Higgins Bedford.’ A rare opportunity to see this important collection alongside many of Petworth’s oil paintings and sculptures from the same period.
6 March (and dates throughout the year), THE ROYAL PAVILION: BASEMENT AND TUNNEL TOURS Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the basement and tunnel of the Royal Pavilion and discover more about life below stairs for the servants, from the rat catcher to George’s principal private secretary.
17 - 18 February
7, 14 and 21 March
DARK SKIES FESTIVAL AT HERSTMONCEUX OBSERVATORY
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Fingers crossed for cloudless skies as the Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre hosts a Dark Skies Discovery Festival. If you’re interested in the night sky take a look at the stars, planets and the moon through some of the country’s largest telescopes.
Chichester Cathedral’s popular lunchtime concerts take place at 1.10pm and last approximately 50 minutes. They are free, you are welcome to come and go as you please and free coffee is available.
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25 March – 21 May
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE ARTIST’S VILLAGE; WATTS GALLERY WALKING TOUR
SKY ART LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Learn more about the Arts & Crafts architecture of the Artists’ Village by visiting the historic Watts Gallery, Watts Chapel, the artists’ house, Limnerslease, and more. feature on page 30 for full details.
25 February MEET THE VINEYARD MANAGER, ALBURY VINEYARD Meet the Vineyard Manager for a handson pruning demonstration, prune some vines yourself and take a little bit of the vineyard home with you in the form of vine cuttings! All whilst overlooking beautiful views of the Surrey Hills followed by a wine tasting.
This exhibition follows the journey of Richard Allen, winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016, through the heats of the competition to the winning commission at Petworth.
26 March SPRING CLASSICS WITH THE GUILDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Guildford Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven, Sibelius and Schubert to welcome in the spring. The Orchestra will also welcome back solo violinist Joo Yeon Sir, one of the auditioned soloists as the 2014 Young Artists Concert, who will perform the Sibelius.
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Raising nature-loving children in a media-loving world Farm Manager Kelvin Dutton describes how an area that once supplied the 19th century inhabitants of Great Walstead House with fruit and vegetables – employing up to 40 gardeners – has been nurtured back to life by dedicated sta and a supportive School community.
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ast summer, spurred on by our School’s passion for outdoor learning (for example in Forest School), it was decided to create a School Farm on the site of the walled Victorian kitchen garden. Colin Baty (Headmaster) had always envisaged a farm being an essential and natural part of the School environment after once hearing a parent describe Great Walstead as, “a School of mud and love!” This phrase stuck and became a vital part of the School’s narrative of success that saw pupil numbers rise from 319 to 465 in the space of seven years. My life goal has always been to run my own farm and it was a fantastic opportunity to combine my teaching role and my dream job. This project was emboldened by the enthusiasm of the 2016 Year 8 Scholars who were instrumental in planning and implementing the farm and promoting the use of sustainable and organic methods, as well as aspects of permaculture design. The site had for many years been overgrown and unmanaged (with the exception of a small area used for a gardening club) and a long way from its First World War era splendour. Gradually it was transformed and after a few days of clearing away mountains of brambles, nettles and ivy, glimpses of its former grandeur started to appear. The lichenadorned brick walls and pig sty once more benefited from the sunlight, illuminating the quality of the Victorian workmanship. The north east corner revealed evidence of a rather grand Victorian glasshouse that had been heated and irrigated using spring-fed water pipes – the spring still exists. The summer flew by and after eight weeks of very hot work the site began to resemble something like a working farm. We moved in two resident orphan sheep (previous inhabitants of the Headmaster’s garden), two Kune Kune pigs, ten chickens, two ducks and some quail. A large shed and polytunnel were constructed, both with running water and electrics. We reinstated the old orchard with the help of Great Walstead families who generously sponsored a diverse selection of fruit trees during our Hurricane Day Orchard Appeal - a proportion of the funds going to the Haiti relief efforts. The orchard
now has thirty new trees, bearing local varieties of apple and pear, as well as several types of cherry, medlar, plum, damson and greengage. Children planted and named their fruit trees and can now look forward to returning to Great Walstead each year to have their photo taken with their tree. The School Farm continues to evolve. The children chose names for the chickens and a competition to pick a catchy name for the farm was launched: the winning name is ‘Great Farmstead’. Meanwhile, the CDT groups have been learning about the ‘Five Freedoms’ of animal welfare, creating some interesting debates about: •
freedom from hunger and thirst
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freedom from pain, injury or disease
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freedom to express normal behaviour
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freedom from fear and distress
… topics that transfer just as well to human society. The end goal is to have a thriving organic vegetable and fruit farm supplying a ‘veg and fruit box’ scheme to the local community. Great Farmstead is not just about growing carrots and feeding chickens. Sustainability is something that will be high on the agenda for this generation. Being aware of where our food comes from and how the animals we choose to eat are treated is a great first step towards living symbiotically with our fragile planet. There are some amazing plans in the pipeline for Great Farmstead, so watch this space! If you want to learn more about Great Walstead School and the Farm, please call 01444 483528 and ask to make an appointment with Kelvin Dutton or email: kelvin.dutton@greatwalstead.co.uk (He might be shearing a sheep or something so give him a chance to come back to you.) Alternatively, for a private tour of the School, please ask for our helpful Registrar or email: registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk.
BUILDING ON SUCCESS … WELCOME MR CALVEY! The Family Woods Open Day (25th March 2017) will give visitors the chance to chat with Chris Calvey who has been appointed to take over from the current Headmaster, Colin Baty, from September 2017. Mr Calvey is currently Headmaster of a local Preparatory School where, over a period of ten years, he has successfully led a significant improvement in the quality and range of the education that the School provides to its children and has overseen a sizeable increase in the register. He has also been responsible for significant redevelopment of the School’s facilities of the sort that we are about to start at Great Walstead. Prior to this, Mr Calvey was the Deputy Head of Bishopsgate School in Surrey. He is a qualified ISI Inspector and has a BEd (Hons) from Westminster College, Oxford University. Chris Calvey’s story … Born in Zimbabwe, Chris arrived in the UK as a young boy. He worked in banking after leaving School and returned to education to complete a teaching degree at Westminster College, Oxford. Here he met his wife Nic, who currently teaches English and French at the local Prep School he leads. Chris’s first teaching job was at Feltonfleet School, Cobham, teaching Geography and Maths as well as running the boys’ and girls’ boarding houses with Nic. He moved to Bishopsgate School in Windsor as Deputy Head and Head of Boarding before taking on his first Headship at Ardingly College Prep School. Chris’ educational philosophy is very much focused on treating each pupil as an individual who feels valued and safe in an environment where it is understood that learning can happen through making mistakes. When not at School, Chris is a member of his village cricket club. He and Nic have two sons, Oscar and Dylan. Oscar is in his first year at Senior School and is loving being a boarder. Dylan is in Year 5 and spends every free minute he has riding at the local stables, and can’t wait to join Great Walstead. We are sure that, thanks to our friendly School community, Chris and his family will settle in quickly.
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Mr Manly’s 12 year review Tim Manly, Headmaster at Hurst College talks to Fine about what education can do for our children.
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im Manly didn’t start his working life as a teacher. In fact, he came relatively late to the profession, having spent years working in London before heeding the call to the teaching profession around the time his first child was born. “I had always been drawn to the idea of teaching, but I didn’t feel ready for it straight out of university. Choosing teaching is possibly the best decision I have ever made.” . Tim has been at Hurst for 12 years and overseen significant changes in that time. “The school has doubled in size, gone fully co-ed, moved away from full boarding
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to weekly/flexi boarding, strengthened academically and in so many other ways. It has gone from being a place which was cheerfully going about its business to a school which is much in demand with a strong reputation and, I would hope, a clear sense of purpose as well as an understanding as to what we are trying to achieve here. “As for those concrete changes, pretty much every aspect of school life whether pastoral, boarding, co-curricular or academic has undergone a revolution sometimes dramatic, sometimes less obvious. Both physically, in terms of the
extraordinary campus development, as well as culturally, the place has moved on and I hope that we now offer an education which does prepare each of our pupils in a way that they make the most of their lives and, indeed, do something for the lives of others.” Despite his long teaching career, which has included roles at Sevenoaks and Oakham, Mr Manly is clearly still passionate about the job. “It’s the pupils, the staff, the community, the buzz and energy of the place that get me up every morning, as well as a real desire to do something worthwhile with an excellent group of people.” And he believes schools of all backgrounds need to work together to provide the best possible start. “Education is not two-tiered but multitiered, often depending on postcode, quality of leadership team, strength of the staff room as well as pupil mix etc. The most important thing that we can all do is to work together to raise standards and expectations in every school. After all, children are children wherever they are and they all deserve the best possible start available to them. For those in the independent sector, that means working in partnership with schools in the maintained sector but, I must emphasise, there is a huge amount that every school in every sector can learn from others irrespective of whether they are feepaying or not.” Many parents must look at the everchanging world of work and wonder what the future can possibly have in store for their children. Tim believes schools and parents need to help children develop the life skills they’ll need as well as the academic abilities. “The so called world of work has changed in ways which are both marvellous and daunting. Arguably, it is a more meritocratic place than previously and with greater opportunities than ever before. You can now be relatively young but starting something up, taking a position of huge responsibility and being a great innovator. “However, the quickening pace of technology can destroy as much as create job opportunities. The most important thing we, as schools and parents, can do for our own children is to develop within them the skills, qualities and values which will enable them to successfully navigate the vortex of change and development which lies before them. It is not just about the qualifications but also confidence, resilience, persistence, enthusiasm, ability to function with others, to lead and communicate as well as to solve problems and to adapt and change. At the same time, our children do need to know what they stand for. They need to have a strong set of values to weather the good times and the bad.” Tim Manly is looking forward to the next few years at Hurst and to continuing to provide education and opportunity for the young people in his care.
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Farewell
Mr Franklin
Arriving at Christ’s Hospital just before the 2008 recession started to make an impression meant John Franklin, outgoing Head Master of the school, has overseen some turbulent times, but is proud to be leaving the school on a strong financial footing. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, met Mr Franklin before he departs at the end of this school year.
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ohn Franklin, it seems, is only half of the Christ’s Hospital headship story. His wife, Kim, is a fellow teacher and is, as John puts it “the human face of the Head.” He praises her as a “good and popular teacher with a real talent for learning the children’s names”. Both John and Kim have made their mark on Christ’s Hospital and will be missed.
John and Kim Franklin with 2015-16 Senior Grecian Isobel Pelling and second monitor Elliot Riley
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The pair have enjoyed teaching careers that have spanned hemispheres and continents as well as decades. Mr Franklin started out teaching at a state school
in his native Australia, before becoming an English teacher at a boys’ boarding school in Queensland, where he spent the next nine years. Hungry for adventure and to see the world, he and Kim applied for jobs in the UK, and spent two terms at Sedbergh School in Cumbria before securing employment at Marlborough College, John as an English teacher and Kim teaching English and Drama. After four years at Marlborough, John started looking for a deputy headship, and the pair crossed time zones again,
returning to Australia to take up the role of Deputy Head at St Peter’s College, Adelaide. By then (naturally) their hearts were in the UK and the pair were keen to return to these shores. John was offered the Head job at Ardingly College, where they spent nine years before heading to Christ’s Hospital in September 2007. Within a year of arriving at Christ’s Hospital, the financial crash had wiped a huge amount off the value of the school’s endowment; the fund that has enabled Christ’s Hospital to offer more free and low-fee boarding places to children from disadvantaged backgrounds than any other independent school in the country. As a result, one of Mr Franklin’s most pressing items of business involved securing the school’s financial future. “At the time of the financial crash, 80 per cent of the school’s income came from the endowment”. Mr Franklin explains. “In 2008, just three per cent of our 800 pupils paid full fees. Now, we have increased our pupil numbers to 870, and 19 per cent of those pay full fees. It was unpopular with the alumni at the time, understandably; the school community is justifiably proud of its founding principles and charitable commitment, but in order to continue providing for those gifted pupils whose families couldn’t fund a private education, we needed to bring in more money. Many of our additional, feepaying pupils come from Germany and the Far East. Nine years on, the endowment has clawed its way back to where it was in 2007 and is now earning enough to reliably fund
bursary places and school development, but Mr Franklin doesn’t see a return to pre 2008 status. “We’ve actually found that having pupils with a broader diversity of backgrounds is good for everyone.” John and Kim are leaving at a time of great changes in education. “For the first time, we’re seeing big companies come to us to recruit some of our best and brightest into jobs at 18. These pupils get to enter the world of work and earn a salary while being supported through a degree over five years. This is a really important change for our pupils, particularly as a large percentage of our pupils have comparable circumstances to children educated in the maintained sector who are entitled to free school meals. Their families just don’t have the money to fund their children through university, so having an alternative makes a huge difference.” But retirement beckons. The Franklins are settling in Storrington and are looking forward to a retirement of “The three G’s; golf, gardening and getting a life,” the last of which includes enjoying the pomp and ceremony of the City of London. I ask Mr Franklin what abiding message he would give to his pupils and school children everywhere: “Make the most of it and try to do your best,” is his simple answer, “even if your results don’t go your way, there’s always time to sort it out, and once you discover the thing you love doing, you’ll also discover the motivation to work hard enough to achieve it.” And with that, we at Fine Sussex and Surrey wish Mr and Mrs Franklin a very happy retirement.
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ICT
Christopher Roche, Head of ICT, Windlesham House Preparatory School, discusses how their pupils are being transformed into digital leaders
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indlesham’s educational landscape has changed dramatically over recent years and technology has become a major driver of this change. This generation will use information and communication technology (ICT) throughout their lives and, as a result, it is essential that their school gives them the right skills and training to use it correctly. At Windlesham, we’re always looking for new ways to keep our pupils up to speed with the latest digital platforms and technologies to supplement their learning and this has resulted in a number of exciting new initiatives this year. We are basing our technology use and choices on the School’s Technology plan, The Road Ahead and we use this as a framework which future proofs the technology they have and allows them to stay in touch with the latest developments. Obviously, these changes occur regularly, however, by using this framework, we are able to stay up to date and select the most effective tools for the job. Our curriculum focuses on teachers and pupils working together on our learning technology and this includes asking our pupils to search for digital tools which will help them complete a given exercise most effectively. We’ve found that this is a highly effective way of enhancing our classes by providing an active, collaborative, authentic, exciting and creative way of helping the pupils learn anything from Computer Science, Digital Literacy, IT and Digital Citizenship. We’ve also developed a ‘Digital Leadership’ programme designed to help our pupils use ICT with confidence. Our designated ‘Digital Leaders’ are
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offered bespoke training and support to help them develop a chosen expertise in anything from the curriculum and are then expected to lead ICT activities at Windlesham from monitoring the use of our resources; testing new ICT resources; setting up digital learning equipment in The Hub for teachers; and, for example, leading lunchtime or After School Clubs. It is not only important to have the right curriculum; it is essential that pupils have the right technology to become digital leaders. For this reason, we’ve recently opened a state-of-the-art facility called ‘The Hub’ - an innovative flexible learning environment which has transformed the quality of our teaching and enables our pupils to practice anything from coding to robotics on a brand new bank of iPads, MacBook’s and computer suites. Our main challenge in ICT is often ensuring that our pupils are decent ‘Digital Citizens’ who can navigate the internet responsibly (because most children adapt to new technologies well) and we also find that parents are concerned about their children using the internet responsibly. “We’re always looking for new ways to keep our pupils up to speed with the latest digital platforms and technologies to supplement their learning”For these reasons, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on being safe online in both our ICT and PSHE (public, social, health and economic) classes to ensure that our pupils are making the right choices and are using technology to enhance their learning throughout their time at Windlesham. This truly is an exciting time to be involved in education.
‘Soft’ skills the key to success
Educational Think Tank, The Sutton Trust’s recent report highlighting the benefits of an independent education for the development of so-called ‘soft skills’ such as resilience and articulacy resonated with St Catherine’s school in Bramley. Head teacher Alice Phillips, MA Cantab. talks about how these soft skills make a significant difference to young person’s development and potential.
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he recent Sutton Trust report acknowledges that independent schools are particularly well-suited to develop soft skills. Not only do pupils at independent schools, particularly singlesex, top the league tables academically, but, according to independent research, pupils at schools like St Catherine’s are more resilient, better at dealing with setbacks and more open to learning as a result than their state school peers. Soft skills’ are apparent throughout the whole St Catherine’s community; in the unmistakable ‘House Spirit’, including competitions in Sport, Drama, Music and Art, as well as Young Enterprise and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme which encourage teamwork. To listen, persuade, to know when it’s time to put others’ first, or be the one to step up to the plate, help develop robust character traits and behaviours. The ability to prioritise, anticipate, and meet deadlines are essential life-skills. Girls learn how to optimise their time. Days are busy and purposeful, combining academic and extra–curricular activities. Visiting alumnae frequently give lectures, offering invaluable insights into careers
which have included both setbacks and triumphs. The Sixth Form Charities Board raises thousands of pounds annually, through a packed calendar of activities, including cake sales, and selling mince pies and hot chocolate on St Catherine’s Day to the much anticipated annual Christmas Fair and Easter Egg Hunt. There is always huge enthusiasm for raising money. St Catherine’s girls experience genuine leadership roles. Head Girls, House Captains, and a host of other prefect positions are pivotal; it would be hard to imagine the School could run without them. Girls learn how strong teams rely on each individual’s contribution. They possess ambition and determination, encouraged to make the most of opportunities offered. Sport teaches the skills of how to win and lose graciously. Drama and music promote the confidence to perform in public. At St Catherine’s, girls have the freedom to develop at their own pace, not one set by others. In fact, our only real issue with the report is the term ‘soft skills’. Reliability, ingenuity, resilience, commitment and courtesy? They’re not soft skills, they’re life skills!
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Why choosing an independent
school is more important than ever
SHAUN FENTON, HEADMASTER, REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
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eyond the hype and the propaganda, what is the real difference between a state school and a top independent school? Why is the independent sector thriving with the annual ISC survey showing that there are more children in independent schools than ever before? The success of children who have benefitted from an independent education is evident in research published by Durham University suggesting that an independent school delivers the equivalent of a whole extra year of learning and the outcomes are reflected in A Level and GCSE grades, in the success of securing places at top universities, in the recruitment patterns for top professions and, frankly, all over the place in our country! For example, the 2016 Olympic Team GB was once again disproportionately representative of the UK’s independent schools. Choosing a leading independent school is a unique, one-off investment opportunity in your child’s future because children have one main chance of an education, one main chance for us all to get it right. At the same time, despite having many wonderful and outstanding schools throughout the UK, the messages from the maintained sector are worrying with grave concerns over Ofsted, teacher shortages and funding cuts. There are tales of increasing class sizes, some subjects being cut from the curriculum, deploying nonspecialist teachers and, in some cases, schools warning that they will have to shorten the school week in the years to come. •
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It feels to me like the difference between the sectors is getting bigger and bigger. I am, I believe, the only current serving Headteacher who has been the head of a state comprehensive, a state grammar school, an academy and now a leading
HMC independent school, all of which gives me a unique perspective. Compared to my experience in the state sector, independent schools tend to offer smaller classes, extra facilities, better resources and, crucially, teachers with slightly more time to plan and provide pastoral care during their weekly timetable. These things make a tiny difference for one lesson and a small difference over a single school day but cumulatively over a week, a term, a year and school career then they change life chances. Of course, the best state schools have a track record of success and expertise in securing top academic achievement, in helping disproportionate numbers of their students go to top universities, in providing a rich and developmental extracurricular programme to help nurture young people, their personal qualities and self-confidence. However, whilst the state sector has some brilliant schools and teachers, all parties agree that the provision is inconsistent and following six years of incremental cuts to state sector funding and with the crippling culture of Ofsted compliance and government dictat as an albatross, we are a long way from seeing consistent excellence in the state sector. Where we are now, is that the maintained sector and the independent sector have an important shared responsibility: to work together for the good of all our children and for the good of our country. The best state schools and the leading independent schools work together already and can do more in the future to shape excellence for education. The world is changing so much, so fast. I believe that the quality and diversity of the UK’s independent schools will become more important than ever. As a country we should be proud of and celebrate all schools, state or independent, that are beacons of excellence.
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Putting character
education centre stage
The idea that pupils should be more rounded and better equipped to meet the challenges of school, employment and adult life has led to a growing swell of opinion that ‘character education’ matters. Caroline Finnegan, Head of the new Lower School at St John’s School Leatherhead, a leading co-educational independent secondary, explains more about how to develop these key traits in the classroom.
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haracter traits such as persistence, resilience, self discipline and the ability to work One of the reasons behind our decision to open a new lower school for 11 and 12-year-olds last September was to allow more time for the social and emotional development of our pupils. Numerous studies that have shown that strong character attributes are correlated with educational attainment, good attendance and positive attitudes towards school, as referenced in the Demos report ‘Character Nation’. The Jubilee Centre, part of the School of Education at the University of Birmingham and a leading informant on policy and practice in this area, has also made key statements on the importance of character education. Their work includes a documentary about how developing a character-based school ethos can transform schools and students. The big benefit of welcoming pupils two years earlier than we have in the past is
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that we now have more time to support their social and emotional development before the demands of the GCSE examinations come into play. By settling them in two years earlier than before, our pupils will develop a real love of learning and be equipped with all the necessary skills to achieve their academic and allround potential. Schools like ours, which have high standards for ‘academic success, find that pupils are naturally imbued with desirable character traits during the normal course of lessons. When children are challenged appropriately to do their best work they learn about the value of hard work and persistence. Sport is also another brilliant way of building character traits, as well as making a significant contribution to pupils’ personal well-being, development and enjoyment of school. ‘A healthy mind in a healthy body’, is a famous phrase because the health and fitness benefits of sport are well documented.
Improved focus and stamina, learning to work in a team and dealing with challenges are just some of the benefits of getting students out on the playing field. The added bonus is that the focus and engagement necessary for success on the sports field both during lessons and as an extra-curricular activity hones those key character traits of persistence and resilience and translates into the real development of life skills and characteristics which will have a profound impact on a student’s future employability. It will help them be the best that they can be – and that may not be a county or a national sportsman or woman, but simply that they fulfil their true potential both on the sports field and in the classroom. For more information, contact the School’s Admissions Department on 01372 373000 or email admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk
Litchfield & Fox Bespoke country home management
Some of my earliest memories are wandering through my parents garden, helping in my own little way, especially sowing seeds in trays and the expectations that brings.
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he green fingers were fairly obvious from a young age and there seemed no doubt I would follow this passion into a career.
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Over the years we have established a good working relationship with many expert trades all vetted, qualified and taking pride in their particular field.
We aim to remove the hassle of managing the needs of your home so you can concentrate on what you need to do. A second home can be time consuming to manage when living and working away all week in the city. Making sure the upkeep and maintenance needs are all handled and done without a hitch so you can arrive and just relax.
We pride ourselves in forming a personal bond so we can fully understand our clients and make sure we get it right first time.
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After achieving a diploma in horticulture at the age of 17 and gaining valuable experience working in garden centres and plant nurseries. I began working with a garden maintenance company, this proved invaluable learning and array of skills, covering all aspects of garden work and all styles of gardening. Litchfield & Fox has grown from primarily a garden and florist service to a company that can now offer a wide range of country home services. We offer a comprehensive and discreet range of services bespoke to the client’s needs.
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The
Golden Age of the Independent School?
David Arnold spent 50 years working in education, finishing his career as principal of Collyer’s Sixth Form College in Horsham. Fine asked him to share his unique insight into the current state of education and whether the divide between the state and independent education sectors oers all our children the best start in life.
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hree of the schools where I spent fifty years of my life charge more than £30,000 a year. The other three are not allowed to charge anything. All six educate teenagers up to A level, and the 30,000:0 fee ratio is an expression of a divided society.
Parents were deprived of choice. There were too few grammar school places. Few technical schools were built
In the 1840s Disraeli warned against the danger of England becoming a society of Two Nations: the rich and the poor. A hundred years later the war-time government was so concerned about the divide between the public schools, with fees from about £150 to £200 a year, and the grammar schools, charging only £15 to £20 (a ratio of 10:1), that it set up a committee to consider how to integrate the public schools within a national system. The committee’s recommendations were ignored and instead successive governments have exacerbated the problem even when trying to resolve it. The war-time coalition produced the 1944 Education Act, which resulted in the division of eleven year olds into those seen as natural leaders, who by virtue of their ability should go to a grammar school, natural artisans, who should go to a technical school, and those regarded as unsuited to either academic or technical education, who were sent to ‘modern’ schools. Parents were deprived of choice. There were too few grammar school places. Few technical schools were built. Those humiliated by being sent to a ‘secondary modern’ school were given a curriculum which was neither interesting nor useful. Parents who could afford it paid for their children to escape this tripartheid system, and the independent sector grew and flourished. Most grammar schools were forbidden from charging fees and were required to operate an 11+ selection procedure to determine which children they should educate. They were widely blamed for a system imposed on them by politicians and were criticised as elitist and meritocratic. Caught between the Scylla of Socialist suspicion and the Charybdis of Conservative contempt, most were destroyed. Next came comprehensive schools, established with a vision of an ideal society in which all the young would be educated together, and between 1970 and 1974 Margaret Thatcher, as Secretary of State for Education, without any policy of her own, approved more plans for comprehensive reorganisation
than any Secretary of State before or since. The independent sector flourished even more. A number of the best grammar schools, ancient ‘direct grant ‘ and ‘voluntary aided’ ones, had stood aloof from the comprehensive movement. But in 1976 a Labour government used financial pressure to make them all comprehensives. It miscalculated. Most preferred to become independent, and thus, ironically, Labour massively increased both the size and quality of the independent sector. Meanwhile the public schools were changing their image. They were giving up fagging and beating and increasingly referred to themselves as ‘independent’ schools. Now they concentrated far more on academic excellence than they had in the past, and the grammar schools which joined them acquired some of their social prestige. In the ‘state’ sector serious problems developed in comprehensive schools - often too big and with small unworkable sixth forms. But if children were not to be divided by ability, they could be divided by age, and thus the sixth form college was born. By the 1990s about 120 sixth form colleges were educating a quarter of all A level candidates and were offering serious competition to the independent sector. So in 1992 another government, this time Conservative, cut their funding. It removed them from the control of local education authorities, of which it was increasingly suspicious, blocked the founding of any more and cut their funding until a quarter could not survive and the rest had to ‘‘pile ’em in and teach ‘em cheap.’’ At the same time it required all schools to publish their examination results in such a way that independent schools which chose to educate only the clever, talented and rich always had more impressive average results than any school or college which educated the full range of ability. The fees of the leading independent boarding schools are now roughly eight times as much as the funding per pupil in a ‘state’ school or college. The fee ratio is no longer 10:1. It is 30,000:0. The Golden Age of the independent school, encouraged by the 1944 Education Act, boosted by Labour in 1976, and consolidated by the Conservatives, shows no sign of ending. David Arnold was educated at an elementary school, Christ’s Hospital and Pembroke College, Oxford.
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ambridge is a real pleasure of a place to visit. The city is inextricably linked to the university that has put this little town on the world map. Knowing, as one walks around, that they are following in the footsteps of Sir Isaac Newton, Watson, Crick and Franklin, Professor Stephen Hawking, Alan Turing, Emma Thompson, William Wordsworth, Arianna Huffington and myriad others, it’s almost possible to feel greatness seeping in through one’s pores. The university comprises 31 colleges. Collectively they have educated 90 Nobel Prize winners. Trinity College is an economy unto itself with a net worth greater than a small country. It is the third biggest landowner in the country and has been home to 32 Nobel Prize winners. In the centre of the city, there is always something to see. The university grew up over several centuries, so the architecture and levels of grandeur vary greatly. A 24 hour trip doesn’t really do it justice and allows no time at all to get out of the city and into the surrounding countryside. WHAT TO DO Walking tours I know I say it in every review now, but a good walking tour remains, in my humble opinion, the very best way to get under the skin of somewhere you’re visiting for the first time, and the Cambridge walking tour, courtesy of Tourist Information is an excellent example. Learn about the history of the city and the university, the trials and tribulations, the conflicts between “town and gown” and enjoy delightful nuggets of information that describe individuals and incidents from throughout Cambridge’s illustrious history. Our tour guide, Pamela, was truly excellent and so knowledgeable. The other benefit of the city walking tour is that it takes guests inside Kings College Chapel, which you mustn’t miss!
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Punt tours Is there an activity more quintessentially Cambridge than punting along the River Cam? See the city and the colleges from a different perspective and enjoy the additional facts and factoids offered by your tour guide. The Fitzwilliam Museum This museum and art gallery is a delight from the outside as well as from the inside and the entrance lobby and staircases, with their magnificent cupolaed ceiling, are as magnificent as any of the paintings and sculptures displayed within. Enjoy works by some of the world’s greatest artists, including Monet, Rodin, Titian, Turner and Matisse. In addition to the extensive collection of paintings, the museum houses collections of prints, literary manuscripts, textiles, ceramics and jewellery. Don’t miss the Corpus Clock Unveiled in 2008 by Stephen Hawking, the Corpus Clock is a must-see. Designed and funded by John C Taylor, the clock features a “time eater” gobbling up the seconds. Seconds, minutes and hours are depicted by blue LED lights and the huge gold disk that makes up the face of the clock represents the moment of the Big Bang. As both a piece of public art and a work of extraordinary engineering, the clock is worthy of several moments of your time.
WHERE TO STAY Hotel Felix This luxury boutique country house hotel doubles as a fascinating contemporary art venue. Almost all the art adorning the walls and mantels is available for sale and makes the Hotel Felix well worth repeat visits. Of course, I wouldn’t go back just to see the pictures. The hotel has much more to offer than that. The Victorian architecture blends seamlessly with the contemporary internal design to create a beautiful place to stay. The welcome is extremely warm and staff are knowledgeable about the local area and able to offer great tips on where to go and what to do, whether it’s where to get the best coffee, or from which side to approach the city to get the best view. As well as the generously appointed bedrooms (complete with fluffy bathrobes), the hotel boasts an award winning restaurant.
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WHERE TO EAT Fitzbillies It’s a Cambridge institution, offering seriously sticky Chelsea buns and other assorted confections. It’s second location on Bridge Street (opened in 2016) is also right by the punting tour platform, so well worth stopping in for a warming cuppa, particularly if you’re visiting Cambridge in the middle of winter. The Eagle This historic pub is well worth a visit, regardless of whether or not you’re peckish. It includes the RAF bar, the ceiling of which was decorated by servicemen during WWII. Many wrote their names, brief messages and squadron numbers using candle, match or lighter flames. The ceiling is now listed. The Eagle is also the site of Francis Crick’s declaration that he and James Watson had discovered the “secret of life”. The pub boasts a commemorative plaque and has more recently added credit to Rosalind Franklin, who made their discovery possible. Graffiti at Hotel Felix If you’re fortunate enough to be staying at Hotel Felix, the award winning restaurant is the perfect dining destination. The menu is creative and varied, using fresh seasonal ingredients, bright colours and beautiful presentation to make your meal a multisensory experience. Bread and Meat This little gem gives away all its secrets in its name. It serves a selection of delicious meat sandwiches, which are more than a meal in themselves. It gets very busy at peak times and there is limited space indoors, so arrive early to avoid the queues. Pint Shop Cambridge is quite a “hipster” town with possibly the largest ratio of beards per adult male I’ve seen outside Shoreditch. This is worth knowing when choosing dining venues. The Pint Shop definitely helps cement Cambridge’s hipster credentials with its “industrial-chic” décor, but don’t let that put you off. The food is good and honest. Roast pork pies, sausage rolls, scotch eggs and chips with curry sauce and the selection of real ales and gins will keep even the most hardened drinkers happy for hours. For more about what to see and do in Cambridge, visit www.visitcambridge.org.
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De Vere Wotton House unveils £6 million refurbishment Nestled in 13 acres of spectacular grounds, De Vere Wotton House has recently completed a £6 million renovation project, which has seen all areas of the hotel transformed. Perfect for weddings, leisure breaks, conferences and special events, De Vere Wotton House has been tastefully upgraded to offer a luxurious experience in stunning surroundings.
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e Vere Wotton House was the birthplace in 1620 of diarist and landscape gardener, John Evelyn, who built the first Italian Garden in England there, which can be seen in all its glory to this day. The grounds continue to be a focus of the property, and after commissioning Surrey-based artist, Emma Stothard, De Vere Wotton House has also unveiled a number of new outdoor sculptures inspired by nature. The sympathetic renovation at the 17th century Dorking estate has been designed to place the historic mansion back at the very heart of the venue, where traditional values combine seamlessly with modern day luxury. A unique wedding venue that’s fully licensed for civil ceremonies, De Vere Wotton House is an estate like no other. For a truly unique ceremony, say ‘I do’ in the hotel’s gardens underneath one of two majestic temples. Here, four stone pillars and rolling manicured lawns and water fountains become the beautiful backdrop for your day.
For a truly unique ceremony, say ‘I do’ in the hotel’s gardens underneath one of two majestic temples
Fall in love with The Old Library’s unique vaulted ceilings, 17th Century pillars and original marble fireplaces; just some of the spectacular features that make The Old Library a show-stopping venue for your ceremony. This venue never fails to impress, and has everything you need to make your day extra special. And for your wedding breakfast, the newly refurbished Evelyn Suite has four double doors leading to the hotel’s Grade II listed gardens and a neutral palette for you to create your perfect backdrop. De Vere Wotton House features 127 fully refurbished bedrooms, including 16 magnificent suites, which are all located in the mansion house. All of the luxuriously appointed bedrooms combine the latest technologies with modern, sophisticated style and come complete with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy views of either the property’s Italian Gardens or the stately sweeping driveway, making it the perfect location for a short break in the heart of Surrey. The hotel’s restaurant has also undergone a full refurbishment, featuring classic décor which reflects the history of De Vere Wotton House, creating a unique atmosphere where guests can enjoy seasonal dishes inspired by British classics— like the delicious 16-hour slow-roasted lamb rump and smoked duck breast. 1877 Restaurant is perfect for all occasions, from romantic dinners and expedient corporate lunches to quick bites at the bar and refreshing afternoon teas, the restaurant offers dining options to fit any taste, budget, or time constraint. An extensive wine list and knowledgeable bar staff make for memorable social occasions at the bar. In addition, De Vere Wotton House boasts The Club; an exclusive members-only leisure club which includes a state-of-theart gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and tennis courts, as well as a variety of complimentary fitness classes led by fully qualified instructors. As a member of The Club at De Vere Wotton House, you will receive various discounts at the property including a 15% discount on room rates. For further information please visit devere.com/deverewottonhouse
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Bellmans The Leading Auctioneers in the South Unearthing a hidden treasure is the dream of antiques enthusiasts everywhere and a possible explanation for the abiding popularity of the Antiques Roadshow. Bellmans Auctioneers and Valuers, a leading auction house in Sussex for almost 30 years and now with a new saleroom in Hampshire, hold regular valuation days, which could help you unlock the secrets of your most treasured possessions or an unwanted heirloom.
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The watch: A gentleman’s Rolex Oyster Chronograph wristwatch. Sold for £26,000.00 The Persian paintings: A pair of Persian miniature paintings. Sold for £21,700 The photograph: A group of seventeen original photographs of the wedding of Edward, Duke of Windsor, and Wallis Simpson. Sold for £11,480
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t can be difficult to beat the thrill of attending an auction, paddle in hand, ready to bid against unseen opponents to acquire your heart’s desire. Multiply that thrill by regular sales and the chance to handle some genuinely rare and newsworthy items, and you have an idea of life in an auction house.
Books, Maps and Ephemera Last year, Bellmans’ Books, Maps and Ephemera department attracted attention from international buyers and media for the sale of a selection of candid photographs from the wedding of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. The emotionally charged images included pictures of the couple with their guests on the Chateau’s terrace, intimate snaps from the library and music rooms and photos of the wedding breakfast table. Denise Kelly, the Bellmans specialist responsible for preparing the photographs for sale described the images as being of “the greatest rarity - it is unusual to receive consignments of any such private Royal photographs, but having seventeen of them in one lot, which represent the king who gave away his Empire for the woman he loved, was extraordinary”. The wedding was boycotted by the British Monarchy and attended by very few other guests. Five reporters were assigned to cover the event, sadly almost outnumbering the guests. The images were the subject of competitive bidding in the room, over the telephone and online, and were eventually sold for £11,480 including buyers’ premium.
Asian Art
Community outreach
In November 2016, Bellmans timed its Asian Art auction to coincide with London’s Asian Art week, achivieving record happer prices for sellers. The stand-out piece from the sale was lot 1444, a pair of Persian miniature paintings, which went for £21,700 including premium.
Bellmans’ bi-monthly wines and spirits auctions include one hundred and fifty mixed lots from the IWSC (International Wines and Spirits Competition). These are extremely popular, and all proceeds are donated to the IWSC’s nominated charities, which change every month. Previous beneficiaries have included Chestnut Tree House and Save the Children with over £50,000 annually donated to their chosen charities.
Asian art is a huge growth area and Bellmans offer bi-monthly Asian Art sales. Bellmans specialist Philip Howell, offers some insight: “With the rise of Asian and Middle Eastern economic superpowers and the increase of money circulating, there comes an increase in disposable income and therefore in the spending potential of consumers: Asian cultural taste and fashions are impacting prices on an international scale”. All of Bellmans auctions are accessible online, both via www.bellmans.co.uk and www.the-saleroom.com, meaning that no market or audience is out of reach.
Jewellery Watches are the ones to watch at Bellmans bi-monthly jewellery sales this year. The stand-out piece of Bellmans Sussex’s last jewellery sale before Christmas was a gentleman’s steel circular cased Rolex Oyster Chronograph wristwatch, selling for over £26,000 including premium. The market is currently extremely strong for wristwatches, especially for well-known names such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Bellmans affiliated charity is GUTS, who were established in 1983 with the aim of improving screening, detection, prevention and treatment of bowel cancer, and researching into the disease. They also work to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which affects one in every eighteen people. If items fail to reach the minimum £10 bid in our Saturday Sale, vendors are given the option either to collect the piece for their own use, or for Bellmans to donate it to this charity in their name.
Bellmans hold valuation days at their Sussex saleroom every Tuesday and Thursday (9.30am – 4pm), and at their Hampshire saleroom every Thursday (10am – 1pm). For further information, please visit www.bellmans.co.uk or email enquiries@bellmans.co.uk
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Craft brewers of Sussex!
Eight beers in bottle and a rotation of ales and lagers on draught. We are proud of our products and it shows in our care for the final product
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rewed with locally sourced ingredients: barley from the Goodwood estate; hops from Bodiam; both suppliers are also award winners in their own right, and we maintain close contact with them. We know our ingredients from sowing to harvest. Our meticulous care of every stage of the brewing process means that the majority of our bottled beers are gluten free, naturally, without the use of the enzyme glutenase Our craft brewed lagers are stored lagered - traditionally before kegging or bottling. They are crisp, clean tasting and full of a subtle interplay of hops Photograph of Andy Hepworth by Toby Phillips
Tradition and experience have honed our skills; Andy Hepworth has been a brewer for nearly forty years. He still loves his job: “ It’s more a way of life than a job; every time I see a customer raising a glass I experience a genuine feeling of satisfaction” Job satisfaction in every pint, you might say. The new premises, custom built to Andy Hepworth’s specification, can handle three times the capacity of the old brewery in Horsham. “Business is good”says Andy. “Our export trade is building nicely. Iron Horse goes down a bomb in Norway and Daws is a firm favourite in Milan” Other overseas outlets are in the pipeline. “It’s a useful addition to the portfolio” says Andy. “We are getting into markets which we hadn’t expected. It’s good to see traditional English ales and lagers being so highly appreciated overseas.” New, and long desired, is a shop in Stane Street, open to visitors from 10 until 5.30 Monday to Friday and Saturday, 10 until 4pm. “We will shortly stock local produce too. Cakes and ale of are a tradition in Sussex!” Shortly, Hepworths will offer tours. Initially these will have to booked, but the ultimate aim is to offer regular visits. Several Open Days are also planned; see the website for more details. Stane Street, Adversane West Chiltington, Billingshurst West Sussex RH20 1DJ Phone: 01403 269696 www.hepworthbrewery.co.uk See you at Hepworths!
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Petworth (with the lake) - Photo by Martin Offer
Antiques Galore Petworth is the small market town with the big reputation. Looked over by the magnificent Petworth House, the town attracts antique experts and enthusiasts from all over Britain and the world.
AUGUSTUS BRANDT Chinese dragon silver cocktail shaker by Wang Hing, c1920, £1,850
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he market town of Petworth in West Sussex boasts over 30 antiques shops. For three days in early May, Petworth becomes even more attractive to lovers of art, antiques and the finer things in life when The Antiques Dealers Fair moves into town with 45 experts from Sussex and around Britain, mainly members of BADA and LAPADA, gathering to exhibit their finest antiques and works of art for sale. For the past two years, the people of southern England have embraced this event and turned out in droves, with others travelling from further afield, to enjoy all that the area has to offer, from hotels, fine dining, local pubs, some of Britain’s finest art collection impressively hanging in Petworth House, as well as the magnificent and unique art and antiques
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for sale in the purpose built marquee erected in Petworth Park. The 700 acre deer park, designed by Capability Brown complete with its own lake, is the perfect backdrop and an added bonus for antiques fair ticket holders, who gain free access to the palatial Petworth House, its grounds and free parking. National Trust members are given complimentary entry to the fair. Apart from antiques, this feted fair combines other disciplines like designer jewellery, contemporary paintings and sculpture. Exterior contemporary sculpture peppers the landscape between The Marquee and the mansion. Highlights included a new pair of giant steel boxing hares by Miranda Michels, a 2.7metre high bronze form by Dominic Welch and a scaled-down version of Icarus by Nicola Godden, which flew over London’s 2012
MONCRIEFF-BRAY GALLERY Boxing Hare by Miranda Michels, mild steel, 2017, £6,750
RICHARD OGDEN Vintage penguin brooch, c1950, £850
TIM SALTWELL Matched pair of Victorian ormolu mounted satinwood and amaranth parquetry tables, c1870, £18,500
Olympic Village, all from Moncrieff-Bray Gallery. Inside The Marquee, visitors can enjoy 19th century and contemporary bronze specialists, Garret & Hurst Sculpture or meet and commission their own equine or wildlife bronze from sculptor Jonathan Knight. Other personalities to meet are TV antiques experts Mike Melody, who deals in traditional oak furniture and accessories. BBC Antiques Roadshow clock expert, Richard Price, joins the fair, for the first time in 2017, with a fine horological selection, which includes a rare French bronze and ormolu mantel clock depicting a grape harvest, c1810 – sure to be a hit with the Sussex vineyards, including Fair supporter, Nyetimber.
MONCRIEFF-BRAY GALLERY Rising Form VI bronze by Dominic Welch, POA
Several exhibitors will specifically celebrate Sussex by showing work by Sussex artists, like Claude Muncaster (1903-1974). Rountree Tryon Galleries has exhibited at The Petworth Antiques & Fine Art Fair since its inception and recently opened a gallery in Petworth, which will be showing a selection of Muncaster pencil and watercolour Sussex scenes. These include the gorgeous view from the artist’s house in Sutton with rolling clouds gathering above the South Downs and Keith Shackleton’s oil on board
capturing the moment birds return home at sunset with the serene sky reflected in the river estuary at Chichester. Look out for the stunningly modern looking 220 million year old fossilised slice of arancaria (monkey puzzle tree) from Augustus Brandt or the late 19th century French kingwood and marquetry table de toilette, after the model by Jean-François Oeben held in the V&A collection, c.1880, from Tim Saltwell, both of which could hold their own in any setting. Find a vast array of antique glass from sumptuous chandeliers to art glass and for car enthusiasts, with Goodwood nearby, a car mascot Le Coq Nain in the rarer topaz colour, c1928, from Markov The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair is a marvellous collaboration with the National Trust, the Petworth Business Association (PBA) and Petworth Antiques And Decorative Arts association (PAADA), all working together with The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited to put on a fantastic three days to encourage collectors, interior decorators and tourists to visit and enjoy all that is on offer. Don’t miss out, tickets are £10 each for this year’s incarnation taking place from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th May. www.petworthparkfair.com
MONCRIEFF-BRAY GALLERY Hill Lines Changing, Tomintoul by John Hitchens, 1967, £7,000
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Petworth House; the home of fine arts
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he Capability Brown designed parkland coupled with the extraordinary manor house have been drawing crowds for years, inspiring art and storytelling in some of the country’s most lauded artists. It is this art heritage that the National Trust has been working hard to reveal at Petworth in recent years. That said, it doesn’t feel like I’m being unfaithful to look elsewhere for new inspiration and ideas. It’s often said that families rely on the same half dozen recipes week in, week out, which seems a shame when the ingredients on offer lend themselves to a much more varied palette. Petworth is home to an internationally important collection of art and sculpture by artists such as Van Dyck, Reynolds, Titian and Blake. It is the finest collection in the care of the National Trust and has drawn and inspired art lovers throughout its 900 year history of art collectors and patrons. Most notably George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont was a great patron of JMW Turner. The Earl bought and commissioned twenty of Turner’s paintings as well as inviting him to stay at the house, even providing studio facilities. The state rooms of the mansion are saturated with these works and Petworth House is home to the largest group of Turner canvases exhibited outside of a national museum. With its well-known collection of British and European art,
Petworth rivals any London gallery and is firmly on the map for any art lover. The Capability Brown landscaped park, an artificial creation designed to look entirely natural, a masterpiece within its own right and a source of inspiration for countless artists over the years has been a further way visitors and art lovers alike have been able to connect with the work on display. Petworth has held a series of exhibitions that have attracted national and international attention. These exhibitions have now become a notable feature for any visit, and not only go further to highlight these masterpieces in the collection but encourage modern artists and art lovers to engage with the art and landscape around them in new, diverse and accessible ways. As well as these major exhibitions, the Petworth team is working hard to make art accessible to people of all ages through treasure boxes in the mansion and Art Adventurer Backpacks, which are available to borrow from reception where children can use the pastels and paper provided to create their own works of art to take home. This year, the As You Like It Trail around the mansion invites children to become playwrights and, surrounded by several
works inspired by Shakespeare’s plays, they can create their own characters and design their own stories. The mansion explorer, a new digital technology in the house uses a wi-fi hotspot that allows anyone to access free exclusive video and audio directly from smartphones and tablets both safely and securely. A series of craft workshops throughout the year engages families with the exhibitions and include watercolour workshops in keeping with the Turner and the Age of British Watercolour exhibition and photographic workshops during May half-term ready for the photographic exhibition.
Petworth exhibitions 2017 Turner and the Age of British Watercolour 7 Jan – 12 Mar A major exhibition featuring 36 stunning watercolours by Turner and his contemporaries on loan from ‘The Higgins Bedford.’ A rare opportunity to see this important collection alongside many of Petworth’s oil paintings and sculptures from the same period. £12, to book call 0344 249 1895
Sky Art Landscape Artist of the Year 25 Mar - 21 May This exhibition follows the journey of Richard Allen, winner of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016, through the heats of the competition to the winning commission at Petworth.
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Yarn Bombing 22 Jul – 17 Sep Mixing art and nature, this installation sees several trees and features of Petworth covered in a woollen wonderland made by local community groups. Visitors can get involved and their own creations in a string of family craft workshops through the summer.
Behind Closed Doors 15 Sep – 4 Nov An exhibition that highlights the private rooms of the mansion not normally open to visitors, Behind Closed Doors displays images such as the beds and furniture of these family rooms allowing visitors to discover what lies behind some of the locked doors at Petworth. Mixed Emotions: photography exhibition 28 Oct – 3 Dec This photographic exhibition of images selected from competition entries illustrates the deep and varying emotional appeal that Petworth has for our visitors. Submissions for entries are open from June 2017. Family art events
Wax & Watercolours 13,15,17,20,22,24 Feb, 11am-3.30pm Roll up your sleeves and grab an apron. Younger visitors to Petworth can join us this February half term and get creative. Using wax and watercolour techniques to make some fun crafts to take home. Normal admission applies + £2 per craft
As You Like it! A Shakespearean Family Trail From 18 Mar, 11am – 4pm Collect a scroll and become an apprentice playwright. Decide your characters and their fate as you explore the Mansion. Will all your characters make it to the end of the play…you decide! Normal admission applies + £2 per trail
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Antiques for all If you’ve an eye for design or a love of history, you’ll probably be a fan of spending an afternoon wandering about in an antiques shop. If so, head down to Antiquities in Arundel for a warm welcome and an eclectic range of antiques from the ages.
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hidden gem on the south coast of England, Antiquities is considered by many to be one of the finest decorative antique specialists in the UK. Situated in the charming town of Arundel,
it’s a haven of astonishing decorative inspiration for style seekers, tastemakers and those ‘in the know’. Over the past twenty-five years, it’s where husband and wife team Ian and Christina Fenwick, have charmed a global clientele of trade clients,
stylists, decorators and private buyers. The result is a refined eclecticism— uncluttered, playful and never less than beguiling. Which on any day could range from 19th cherrywood dining tables and C17th oak buffets to C20th lighting and incredible architectural statuary. Although if you see something that takes your eye, you’d best be quick, because the stock may have changed the following week entirely. If you do miss out, then fear not! Antiquities also runs a finder’s service; hunting down specific objects requested by their customers. If there is an interior lacking decorative charm, be assured Antiquities are on the case trying to locate that perfect item. You might think can’t have it all...but with an effortless blend of elegance, industrial chic, country charm and fearless old world glamour, Antiquities proves that maxim wrong. 5 Tarrant Street. Arundel. 01903 884355 www.antiquitiesarundel.com
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High Tea @ Three
With the promise of spring sunshine only a matter of weeks away, it’s time to start planning days out in the beautiful Sussex countryside. The Three Crowns Inn at Wisborough Green oers a welcome place to stop and enjoy excellent food and drink and a warm welcome in Grade II listed surroundings. 48 | fine
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h e pretty village of Wisborough Green with its quintessential village green is the delightful setting of The Three Crowns, an independent family held freehouse. The pretty pub and its beautiful garden make it an ideal stop off point for South Downs explorers, Petworth antique seekers and country pub enthusiasts alike. Well known and highly regarded for its seasonal menus and ingredients the pub has recently launched ‘High tea @ Three’ a delicious afternoon tea set to rival the most exclusive hotel offers. Served with a welcome glass of Sussex sparkling wine, a selection of artisan teas and coffees, tea starts with a selection of delicate finger sandwiches on delicious breads to compliment the fillings. Then a sumptuous cake stand of homemade scones with lashings of cream, berry jam and lemon curd. Handmade treats of macarons, chou buns and other favourite confections. Tea is served at The Three Crowns every day from 2.30-5.15pm, so it’s a perfect way to stop off and relax after a day exploring the Sussex downs, Petworth Park, or many other nearby attractions. Equally a lovely treat for a family or loved one on their special occasion. In the winter guests can take
tea by the fire and chat or catch up at the bar. Teddy the pub dog wanders from table to table and lap to lap to make sure everyone is welcomed. In the spring the garden comes alive awash with colour and activity and an all-day suntrap to sit back and relax, overlooking the Green where the 275 year old Wisborough Green Cricket Club play throughout. The kitchen garden provides inspiration and ingredients for the seasonal menu. The Menu is inspired by the seasons, nature and the four elements of taste and textures to complement each dish. Owner Tim Skinner says of the menu “We’re aiming for unpretentious but inspiring, hearty and flavoursome thoughtful food with a good selection of classic dishes with a little ‘crowning twist’. We’re particularly proud of our Gin & Tonic Fish and Chips; a take on beer batter and a nod to the our love of Gin. Our Famous Fish Pie is served with a seasonal side of cabanero cabbage, peas francais or garden salad. Gammon Egg and Chips with a Panko crumbed poached egg, triple cooked chips and béarnaise sauce is a new favourite, as is the seasonal burger on a potato brioche
bun with home-made ketchup. We had a wonderful drop of plums in the summer and they made a mean ketchup which goes well with our winter venison burger”. In addition to afternoon tea, the pub has a varied calendar of events. These include outdoor cinema in the summer, dinner and dance in the Winter Wonderland Tipi’s to The Rat Pack, or one of the pub’s fantastic Festive Feasts, which have become a Wisborough Green Christmas fixture. The pub and gardens also make a stunning venue for a Three Crowns Wedding - with beautiful surroundings and fantastic food. For all enquiries, speak to Debbie@sussexvillagepubs.co.uk. The dedicated team at The Three Crowns offers a warm and friendly welcome and a wonderful experience in a friendly, relaxed home from home. Come and visit us soon, we are ready to serve a Sussex Village Tea of the highest order. Book or buy gift vouchers for a special celebration online at www. thethreecrownsinn.com. Alternatively, call to book on 01403 700239.
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You’ve worked hard for many years, established a career and your children are growing up fast – but you still feel under financial pressure. Sound familiar? Wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin says you need a roadmap for the future that can secure your own and your family’s financial wellbeing. Here’s where to start. 50 | fine
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y the time you reach your 40s or 50s you are likely to be at the peak of your earnings, on the way to paying off your mortgage and enjoying a better quality of life than ever before. This should be a key time to consolidate your pension savings and secure your own long-term future and retirement. Unfortunately, the reality is rarely so rosy. Squeezed by the need to support their children and meet the financial needs of their parents, as a generation Britain’s 4554 year olds are saving less than any other age group. Liz Alley, Divisional Director of Financial Planning at Brewin Dolphin, says: “45-54 year olds are in the perfect financial storm, facing the combined pressure of providing for their children, caring for their ageing parents, and trying to achieve their own career and retirement ambitions.” At least a million people in Britain are estimated to be financially responsible for both younger and older family members – part of the so-called sandwich generation1. On one side they face the growing pressure to finance their children through education and help them onto the housing ladder. On the other side is the pressure created by our ageing population. As more of us live to a ripe old age the question of whether our parents will have enough money to fund them through retirement and potentially pay for care becomes a genuine concern. Faced with these worries, other financial objectives, such as ensuring you are saving enough for your retirement can easily get forgotten. The recently published Brewin Dolphin Family Wealth Report2 reveals that 30% of 45-54 years olds are not saving anything for their future and a fifth say they are putting away less than 5% of their net income each year. Produced with the think tank Centre for Economics and Business Research, it found that 14% of those with an income of £100,000 to £150,000 and 21% of those with incomes above £150,000 save less than 1% of their net income. Many people say that a lack of spare cash is the main reason for their meagre savings. Often, though, boosting savings is not necessarily about finding more cash; it’s about using what you have more effectively. “This is the cash equivalent of the butterfly effect,” says Alley. “Small changes today could make a big difference tomorrow.”
Investing for the future The first step you should be taking if you are in a strong financial position now
should be taking action to protect it. Your family’s security, the education of your children and your long-term savings may be reliant on your salary. That means it is sensible to establish some form of financial protection. Once you have your protection in place it is time to think about investing, especially for your pension. Delaying now could cost you later – you may now be closer to retirement than the start of your working life. Adjusting spending habits and investing wisely now can make a huge difference. Just cutting the cost of that morning coffee each day and investing it instead could add over £22,000 to a pension fund over a 20-year term, thanks to investment growth. If you spend £2.50 each working day on a flat white coffee3 this equates to £625 per year. Apply basic-rate tax relief of 20% and that adds £156.25 to the amount saved, increasing the total contribution for the first year to £781.25. Investing this amount from 45 years old over the course of 20 years, assuming 1.6% annual inflation on the cost of the coffee and a conservative annual rate of growth within the pension of 2%, would add £22,372.96 to your pension fund at age 65.
University challenge Education, as many parents know, can be an expensive business. The average cost of sending a child to private day school is now just over £13,000 a year4. University tuition fees alone cost up to £9,000 a year (£9,250 for courses starting this year). State-sponsored loans exist to cover university costs but that means many students complete their degrees heavily in debt. Interest starts to accrue on the money a child borrows from the moment it arrives in his or her bank account. Alley says: “Priority number one for parents looking to assist their children financially should be to help them avoid taking on large amounts of student debts. While the interest rate sounds lows and manageable it compounds quickly into a scary number. Meeting the monthly payments can prevent children from saving money for other things like a house deposit.” That is why you should consider funding your child’s university education. For those who can afford to cover these costs from the disposal of assets, re-mortgaging a property or from savings, this may well be the preferred option, although you should seek financial advice before proceeding with any of these suggestions.
Care fee planning As your parents age they may express concerns about their own financial future and might also be keen to help you and your children to achieve your goals. Like you, they need a financial plan that tells them what they have now and also determines whether they will have enough capital and income in the future. Establishing their own financial position may give them the confidence to pass on some of their wealth to you or your children now, during their lifetime. Talking openly about your parents’ intentions, the likelihood of any inheritance and their future care needs is usually the best way to proceed. Setting up a power of attorney can provide peace of mind, ensuring that you, another family member or trusted friend will be able to manage your parents’ affairs if they are no longer able to. For further advice on planning for your own and your family’s future, or to download the Brewin Dolphin Family Wealth Report, visit brewin.co.uk
1. LV=/ICM: One in three Brits now in the ‘stretched middle’, 24 October 2014. 2. Part two of the Brewin Dolphin Family Wealth Report focuses on Britain’s 45-54 year olds. 3. Assumes coffee is bought every day for 250 working days per year. Price of flat white at time of writing from a major coffee chain. 4. Financial Times: £180,000 – 13 years of London private school fees, 2 September 2016.
The value of investments and any income from them can fall and you may get back less than you invested. No investment is suitable in all cases and if you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact us. Please note that this document was prepared as a general guide only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. While we believe it to be correct at the time of writing, Brewin Dolphin is not a tax adviser and tax law is subject to frequent change. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances; therefore you should not rely on this information without seeking professional advice from a qualified tax adviser. 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.
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Good Food at
Goodwood The Goodwood Estate has long drawn superlatives for the quality of its food. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, visited the newest venture on the Estate; Farmer, Butcher, Chef – the new restaurant at the Goodwood Hotel.
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he Goodwood Estate draws much of its success from its stunning location. Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, the rolling countryside holds as much appeal as the racing track or the test circuit. What visitors might not realise is that the surrounding land is all part of the Estate and forms one of England’s largest low-lying organic farms. It’s this farm that’s the key to the future success of the Estate’s latest opening.
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Farmer, Butcher, Chef is aptly titled. The running of the restaurant requires the estate farmer, Tim Hassell, butcher, John Hearn and chef, Darron Bunn, to work closely together to create a diverse menu that makes the best possible use of the livestock reared on the farm. Meeting the team, it’s clear that the three men have great rapport as well as a deep rooted passion for what they are doing. Through this close relationship, Darron
knows better than to order 30 fillet steaks. Instead, in consultation with Tim and John, he’ll consider the meat that is available and use that to create his menus. The idea for Farmer, Butcher, Chef came about organically (funnily enough). As Darron, Tim and John worked more and more closely together, they developed a deeper understanding of how the others operated and how they could all make better use of one another’s knowledge and expertise. When it came to redesigning the Goodwood Hotel restaurant, Farmer, Butcher, Chef became the obvious way to do it. As a result, diners can enjoy meals that showcase the meat in terms of flavour, quality and provenance. The system minimises waste, enables the estate to use every last edible morsel from each animal and results in a creative menu. Darron says: “This restaurant is the embodiment of everything that we do at Goodwood, celebrating our slow-grown livestock and ensuring we use every part of the animal. Working so closely with the farmer and the butcher is a totally new approach for me, where the availability of produce dictates our menu and dish design. The passion that goes into the welfare of the animals at Goodwood Home Farm is inspiring.” The team’s pioneering approach has been recognised by the industry: Farmer, Butcher, Chef will be the first in a group of nationwide venues to receive the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ‘Sustainable Food Philosophy Seal’. Driving around the Estate with Tim, the farm’s commitment to animal welfare is clear. The animals are well cared for with plenty of space to roam. The vast majority of their food is made up of what they can naturally graze from the fields. And in the butchery with John, it’s clear that the charming Welsh butcher has found his spiritual home. He’s a man who loves his meat and believes that animals should be treated with just as much respect when they’re hanging in his chiller as when they’re standing in the field. The restaurant itself has also had a welldeserved makeover. Whereas previously it was spartan and quite cold, now it brims with character. Victorian-style cabinets of curiosities clutter the walls (and form a couple of the tables), the colours are fabrics are enticing and hundreds of bulbs hang from the ceiling to cast a warm glow across the whole room. Farmer, Butcher, Chef is a great place to dine and looks set to lead British cuisine in a whole new direction. To book a table or to find out more visit www.goodwood.com or call 01243 755070
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Cuba
a country that steals your soul! Cuba is a Caribbean island steeped in history and stuck in a fascinating and beautiful time warp. Lucia Raffaini enjoyed a Symphony Travel tour and tells Fine all about it.
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uba an island in the Caribbean is in fact an archipelago with the principle island being about two-thirds the size of Florida. Then there is the Isla de Juventud (Isle of Youth) and about 4,195 cayos (keys) and islets, this cluster of islands make up Cuba. We began our trip with a three night stay in Varadero, Cuba’s only real beach resort. Here we relaxed, became acclimatised to the hot humid weather, and sipped many a Mojito and Cuba Libre. From here we were transferred to Havana, to begin a tour of this wonderful country. Havana Cuba’s capital city is vibrant, exciting and chaotic. We spent two nights
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right in the centre in one of the city’s oldest colonial hotels. On arrival we were immediately drawn to a salsa/ jazz group of beautiful women, entertaining the hotel guests at the lobby bar. Fantastic! This theme of live music was with us throughout our stay in Cuba. In fact everywhere we went, every lunch and dinner there was a mariachi band to entertain us. The music was so good, and the performers all so charming, we came back with quite a few CD’s! Havana is a cultural melting pot, fascinating in its colonial grandeur, beautiful architecture and in the diversity of its citizens. Every street seems to have a
story to tell and of course there are those gorgeous cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. A rainbow of Cadillacs, Chevrolets and other classics available as taxis is a sight that any classic car lover will cherish. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and so we were educated in the country’s history throughout our trip. Watching cigars being made at a cigar factory was an eye opener, and we ate some wonderful food. The lobster was especially delicious eaten in one of Cuba’s private house restaurants and we even had a cocktail making event in one of Havana’s oldest bars. Trinidad, our next stopover, is a beautiful colonial town steeped in grandeur. Many of its buildings are adorned with French chandeliers and Italian frescoes. We stayed in a beautifully restored colonial palace, situated on the Plaza Major and from our balcony we had clear view over the square and Cuban life being played out there. We took a drive in a 1957 Fairlane Convertible to a public beach not far from Trinidad and enjoyed the best Mojito whilst strolling along this lovely stretch of soft sand. The port city of Cienfuegos, was next for one night. This city felt far more ‘French’ than Cuban, with its sprawling boulevards, evidence of having been occupied by French immigrants from Bordeaux and Louisiana. Yet again, everywhere we looked there was beautiful architecture to admire. We especially loved the Tomas Terry Theatre National Monument, right in the centre of the city. Our final stop was in Viñales, to the far west of Cuba. Viñales, a traditional Cuban town has a warm and friendly vibe about it, staying in a Casa Particular (B&B) we felt totally at home. From here we visited the Indian caves, a wonderful large network of caves, with great stalagmites and stalactites, and an Indian Village. Sad to be leaving we spent our last evening in a small bar across the street from our residence. With an exposed dance floor in the centre, this bar produced potent Mojitos, and wonderful entertainment. We listened to live music, watched beautiful dancers and, when invited to join them, I was in Salsa heaven! Cuba is an intoxicating place, just can’t wait to go back again! To book your trip to Cuba, or anywhere else, contact Symphony World Travel in Kingswood (tel: 01737 362626) or Fetcham (tel: 01732 375361).
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Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
Looking for a vehicle that’s confident in the mud? Ade Holder test drives the Mitusbihi L200 Barbarian and thinks he might have the solution for you.
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here was a time not so long ago when the only people that drove 4X4s and SUVs were those of an agricultural or equine bent. Not now. These days it seems half the cars on the road look like they have off road credentials, even if many of these modern mud pluggers actually don’t. So what is a person to drive if they really do lead a “muddy” life and want something seriously capable when it comes to load carrying and off road driving? Well, a pickup that’s what. As there was a time for off road only 4X4s there was also a time for builder’s yard only pickups but that too has passed. The latest generation of these go anywhere and carry anything machines have really become comfortable, capable and frankly, rather cool. First impressions of this top of the range L200 are an odd mix of end of the world survival machine and The Only Way Is Essex. The flashy alloy wheels, blue foot lighting and kicker plates and the fact the test car I had was pure white all lean more towards the later. But underneath this exterior of optional extras lays a highly capable off-road machine that also happens to offer huge interior space, comfort and mod cons. In terms of the “rough stuff” the L200 has a full four wheel drive system. It has different modes that include a fully locking differential and a low range box. For those in the know this means the L200 is by no means all show and no go. It really will go pretty much anywhere, so snow, flood,
fallen trees and mud are a minor irritation rather than a journey ending issue. It has a more than capable 2.5 litre diesel engine with both an intercooler and turbo and a mind boggling load capacity of around a metric tonne… go anywhere, carry anything! Inside this monster you get leather heated seats, Sat Nav, tinted windows, reversing camera, climate control and all the other modern toys you would expect in a family car. In terms of space both rear passengers and those in the front get plenty of room, it is certainly not a claustrophobic car to be in. It is also genuinely comfortable; after travelling some 400 miles on a round trip not once did I wish I was is anything but the L200. The quoted MPG figures are around 42mpg but these numbers are largely impossible to replicate in the real world. However, I was very pleased to be able to get around 32mpg over a trip that included some fairly hard driving so the Barbarian is not fuel guzzler either considering what it is. It can be ordered without the cover on the back for easier loading. But, with it you end up with what can only be described as a cavernous load space. This covered “boot” is secure and able to carry anything from holiday luggage, tip run rubbish, furniture or pretty much anything else you can think of. The performance is more than adequate and it actually makes the dash to 60 mph in around 10 seconds; there are business saloons out there that would be left
First rst impression impressions of this top of the range L200 are an odd mix of end of the world survival machine and The Only Way Is Essex blushing by this behemoth. The ride is firm but easy to live with and it handles admirably. The only downside is that with no weight in the back it can get a little slippery in the wet. However, to combat this Mitsubishi have made sure the L200 has the full range of traction control tech built in. So what is the L200 all about? Well it’s big, comfy, economical, effortlessly capable, a good performer and very easy to live with. What is not to like? The size might put some people off, it is not going to fit into any tiny parking spaces anytime soon and schools runs might lead to a few dirty looks from the parents who come in smart cars. It also isn’t quite as cheap to run as some small SUVs but it is worth remembering it is a 2 tonne vehicle. Taking all that into account it is still an amazing car. For those who lead an outdoor lifestyle, have dogs, horses or just need lots of space it has to be a serious contender. Prices start from around £24,000 but you will need to add a bit more on to get a rear cover and more so expect to look more towards the higher £27,000 mark and you will be ready for the zombie apocalypse or the next family camping trip; whichever comes first.
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How Financially Savvy Are You? Would you be able to explain the way that interest is calculated on your mortgage? Do you understand the impact of only making the minimum payment on your credit card? What is your pension pot worth and how much should you have in it by the time you retire? Carolyn Burchell of Composure Accounting and Taxation advocates for a financial education. Photo by Sophie Ward Photography
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The world we live in today is becoming ever more financially complex. 14.3 million Brits own their own home with 50% having a mortgage. A further 5 million households live in private, rented accommodation owned by 2 million landlords which means that there is a good chance that you or someone you know owns an investment property.
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There are approximately 60 million credit cards in circulation and a staggering 35 million of those are incurring interest on the overdue balances. Recent estimates for pay day loans show that 1 million borrowers have loans worth £1.625 billion (yes, BILLION). Worryingly those taking out these loans tend to be aged 20-35, single, employed or seeking employment, living in rented accommodation and earning less than £1,500 per month. Interest rates vary widely but can reach the dizzying heights of 1500%. On a more positive note, at the end of 2014 private individuals owned £206.2 billion shares in UK quoted companies making up an impressive 12% of shareholders. Pension funds, unit trusts and insurance companies owned another 34%, the balance being held by overseas investors. Now, more than ever, we need to be financially aware. As Benjamin Franklin said: “An investment in knowledge pays
the best interest.” So what can you do if you feel woefully unqualified to understand your finances? Most newspapers have decent finance sections - whatever your taste in broadsheet or tabloid – and, as always, there is a plethora of information online. Moneysavingexpert is one of my personal favourites. The website covers an extensive range of subjects and explains complex matters such as “The 10 life insurance need-toknows” in plain English. Government agencies have made big strides towards creating clearer sources of information and it is worth checking out www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk and www. thepensionsregulator.gov.uk. There are some good books out there too. The Mirror recently showcased “Spare Change: Better ways to manage money” by Iona Bain. The book focuses on spending psychology but could be a good place to start if you
suspect you could be exercising a little more discipline. Another book that is frequently recommended by people who already have plenty of money is “Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” by Robert T. Kiyosaki. This is available in every format known to man so no excuses that you don’t have time to read. I find that podcasts and audio books are also a great way to catch up at a place and time to suit your schedule. This brings me neatly to an area about which I feel passionately. Firstly educate yourself, then educate your children, and other peoples’…nieces, nephews, friends’ kids. Hopefully all children will now be taught about money as part of the National Curriculum and “economy, finance and money” is part of the Citizenship studies GCSE syllabus. The Personal Finance Education Group, part of Young Enterprise, is a charitable organisation which has resources for parents and schools (www.pfeg.org). With an accountant for a mother, the Composure children have been subjected to many a ‘life lesson’ involving cash. My top 5 would be: 1.
Understanding how to look at price by weight not just unit (cheese is a good place to start)
2. Having open discussions about marketing aimed at them – they are literally bombarded by it* 3. Not spending money they don’t have
An investment investmen in knowledge wledge pays pa the best interest.” 4. Paying back any money they do borrow – in full and promptly 5. Doing extra jobs to earn money (they are expected to do tasks like laying the table for free) Normally you will find me advocating that you find yourself a good accountant. We increasingly find ourselves being asked for help by clients wanting support with their choices but ICAEW accountants are only permitted to advise on personal finances if they possess the requisite knowledge and are licensed by the FCA or a Designated Professional Body. We can only give our clients details of genuinely independent ‘Independent Financial Advisers’ and we may not provide those IFAs with our clients’ contact details, even with the clients’ consent. I would start with the FCA and The Money Advice Service as they both provide useful information on finding an IFA. Personal recommendations from friends are also invaluable in this field. * I would highly recommend listening to “The Kids Who Decide What All The Other Kids Talk About” by journalist Paul Mason which you can find on the iPlayer Radio app – it’s sobering for those of us who didn’t grow up with social media
woven into the fabric of existence. This is the kind of thing we share on our Facebook page. Acronym answers AMC - Annual Management Charge - fee paid to pension investment manager APR – Annual Percentage Rate - combination of the interest rate & other costs or fees CPI - Consumer Prices Index –the change in the weighted average of prices in a basket of consumer goods and services (excludes housing and mortgage interest unlike its big brother Retail Prices Index) DGF – Diversified Growth Fund - pooled funds that invest in a wide range of asset classes FCA - Financial Conduct Authority – body that regulates standards of conduct of the providers of financial services GPP – Group Personal Pension - arrangement made for employees by an employer where each employee has its own pension policy LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate – daily global benchmark for short term interest rates NEST – National Employment Savings Trust – pension scheme connected to Autoenrolment NPA – Normal Pension Age - earliest age at which a member can receive full pension benefits
For more advice on this or any other accountancy and taxation issues, contact Carolyn Burchell and her Team at Composure on 01403 211865 or email cburchell@composureaccounting.co.uk
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Smile, its nearly spring. Ah yes. Time to talk about schools…
What about schools? Well, the trees will soon be in leaf, daffodils on the ground and confirmation of your child’s school place on the doormat.
Well that’s okay, my Angel will do well wherever. Good attitude, I hope you p…
Oh NO! We got the school of hard knocks! What can we do??? I thought you’d never ask. You can appeal against a school place allocation to your local education authority, Each has it’s own procedure and the timetable for lodging appeals needs to be set out on the council website by the end of February. An appeal against a school place is to a school admissions panel.
Phew. Er how do I do that? Fill in the form… Carefully! You have to complete the form properly and you have to state grounds for appeal that fall within the permitted grounds in the School Appeals Code 2012.
Is that all? No. If you fill the form properly there’ll be a hearing.
A hearing. What happens there? Panels must follow the two stage decision making process below for all appeals except for infant class size appeals. The panel must consider the following matters in relation to each child that is the subject of an appeal: a) whether the admission arrangements complied with the mandatory requirements of the School Admissions Code and Part 3 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998; and b) whether the admission arrangements were correctly and impartially applied in the case in question. The panel must then decide whether the admission of additional children would prejudice the provision of efficient education or the efficient use of resources The panel must proceed to the second stage where:
a) it finds that the admission arrangements did comply with admissions law and that they were correctly and impartially applied to the child; or b) it finds that the admission arrangements did not comply with admissions law or were not correctly and impartially applied but that, if they had complied and had been correctly and impartially applied, the child would not have been offered a place;
Okay, so how do I win? The panel must uphold the appeal at the first stage where: a) it finds that the admission arrangements did not comply with admissions law or had not been correctly and impartially applied, and the child would have been offered a place if the arrangements had complied or had been correctly and impartially applied; or b) it finds that the admission of additional children would not prejudice the provision of efficient education or efficient use of resources. At the Second Stage, the panel must balance the prejudice to the school against the appellant’s case for the child to be admitted to the school. It must take into account the appellant’s reasons for expressing a preference for the school, including what that school can offer the child that the allocated or other schools cannot. If the panel considers that the appellant’s case outweighs the prejudice to the school it must uphold the appeal.
Easy! Anything else I need to know? Grammar Schools have different rules. Some admission authorities for grammar schools operate a ‘local review’ process to determine whether children who have, for example, failed the entrance test ought to be deemed as being of grammar school standard. Such review will be completed before the allocation of places so that children who are consequently deemed to be of grammar school standard can be considered at the same time as others. The local review process does not replace a parent’s right of appeal against the refusal of a place at a school for which they have applied. An appeal panel may be asked to consider an appeal where the appellant believes that the child did not perform at their best on the day of the entrance test. For more information about this or any other legal issue, which affects you or your business, visit www.1215chambers.com or call 020 3291 1215.
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Step inside The William Bray The William Bray, situated in the beautiful village of Shere, nestled in the Surry Hills just outside Guildford, is an iconic and famous British pub.
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A relaxed atmosphere provides the perfect setting, offering superb views of the surrounding Surrey Hills.
The kitchen team is just as passionate about culinary excellence as its bar colleagues. Every care goes into preparation with all ingredients prepared freshly onsite.
efurbished in 2015, The William Bray is the perfect venue for any time of year with alfresco dining in summer in our beautiful garden and cosy in the winter with a real fire to warm your soul.
Specialising in offering the very finest food and drink from across the local area, the William Bray stocks local wines, such as the award winning Albury Estate and even a local gin, since the Silent Pool distillery is just on the doorstep. When it comes to ales or beers, the pub offers a fine range including the award winning Shere Drop – a superb local beer. Guests can also sample seasonal beers, so no matter what time of year you visit, there is always something new to try.
The food menu reflects modern British cuisine, providing a selection of vegetarian and gluten free options as well as locally sourced beef, lamb and pork as well as line caught fish from the Cornish coast. As well as an eclectic menu, the pub’s specials serve up the opportunity to try seasonal favourites such as locally caught game. For more information or to book at able call 01483 202044.
In addition to the popular, local Silent Pool gin, the William Bray has an extensive list, which includes an eclectic
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