Fine Sussex & Surrey - 2015 Volume 5 by Fine Magazine

Christmas at Petworth House, West Sussex, ÂŠ National Trust Images, Nadia Mackenzie

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In this issue... 30 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

44 FOCUS ON… PETWORTH

Gary Warrell-Phillips tells us how to make our homes the perfect Christmas hideaways.

In typical Fine fashion, we explore what to do, where to stay and where to eat in one of the areas prettiest towns.

34 ISLAND MAGIC

52 CARPET WEAVING

What goes into creating a spectacular garden? Jack Dunkley of Birchfield Nursery explains.

Rugs of Petworth is helping to ensure this traditional craft lives on, despite modern technology.

13 REMEMBERING SHOREHAM

48 PRESERVING PETWORTH

38 THE PEOPLE WHO SHAPED THE

54 HISTORY MEETS LUXURY

We pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Shoreham air crash.

FUTURE

Ahead of Petworth House’s winter conservation work, Fine Editor, Catherine Ross meets with team responsible for preserving Petworth’s treasures.

In the second instalment of our blue plaques series, we explore the history of artist and illustrator, E.H. Shepard.

This beautiful bed and breakfast in Petworth’s converted railway station is a real treat.

42 A FESTIVE POLESDEN PARTY

56 IN THE DIARY

Fine takes a behind-the-scenes peak at Polesden Lacey’s Christmas plans.

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Make your plans for the coming season with our helpful events diary.

58 THAT CHRISTMASSY FEELING

68 WARNHAM GREET-INGS

Don’t miss Arundel by Candlelight, the most Christmassy of Christmas events.

Fine visits this great village pub to sample the excellent traditional menu.

66 OOOH! AAAHHHH!

70 A CULINARY MASTERPIECE

Aurora fireworks is the premier firework company in the south east. This bonfire season promises to be their busiest yet.

The Goodwood Hotel has created something really special with its food offering, using stock from it’s own estate; England’s largest lowland organic farm.

62 THE GIFT OF ANOTHER WORLD

76 AN AMERICAN ODYSSEY

72 IN THE PINK

80 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN FUND

74 THE GRAPE HARVEST

82 OF LIMITED KNOWLEDGE

For reluctant readers of all ages, we’ve rounded up some of the best books to get you back into reading.

The Kennels at Goodwood invited Fine to an evening of Rosé wine tasting.

As red wine sales overtake white wine sales for the first time in the UK, Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex enjoys a bumper harvest.

Imagine waking up to sunrise over the Grand Canyon? Tauck’s tour of the Grand Canyon National Park is just the way to do it.

How would James Bond invest his pension? Wealth management firm, Brewin Dolphin, imagines how 007 would manage his money.

Are you a company director or thinking of becoming one? Barristers from 1215 Chambers advise how to limit your liability.

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ello and welcome to our Christmas issue.

Our new Blue Plaques series gave me the opportunity to look into the life of E.H. Shepard, the man brought A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh and Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows characters to life. He was a fascinating man with an extraordinary talent (page 38). And finally, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the opening of the “Cosmonauts” exhibition at the Science Museum. The exhibition celebrates the

EDITOR Catherine Ross catherine@finemagazine.co.uk

Steve Goodwin steve@finemagazine.co.uk

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Gary Warrell-Phillips Jacob Wilson Richard O’Sullivan Jack Dunckley

In this issue, we pay tribute to the 11 men who lost their lives in the Shoreham air crash (page 13). The events of that day were truly shocking and will live long in our memories. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims who will be struggling with the reality of their first Christmas without their loved ones.

While I was down that way we popped over to Goodwood and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Richmond Arms restaurant at the Goodwood Hotel (page 70) and a delightful evening of pink wine tasting at The Kennels (page 72).

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There’s something about autumn that makes me so glad I live in a part of the world that has four seasons. As the balmy summer evenings (ok, maybe not this year) give way to crisp mornings and autumn colours and as shop windows fill with all their Christmas accoutrements a sense of promise descends o’er the land.

This month I’ve been spending a lot of time in Petworth for our Focus on… Petworth feature. Find out where to eat, where to stay and what to do when you visit one of our prettiest towns (page 44).

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Russian efforts to conquer the skies. We were joined by trailblazing individuals: the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first British person in space, Helen Sharman. We also enjoyed a broadcast from the current cosmonauts on board the International Space Station. If you have any more than a passing interest in space travel, the exhibition, which runs until March 2016, is a must see. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR Matthew Wheeler mwheeler@finemagazine.co.uk The views and opinions expressed in the articles herein are those of the authors concerned and are not endorsed by the publisher. Whilst every care has been taken during the production process, the publisher does not accept any liability for errors that may have occurred or for the views expressed. Fine Sussex & Surrey 2015 Volume V

P.S. Congratulations to local Michelin Starred chef, Matt Gillan of The Pass at South Lodge Hotel for his extraordinary success on BBCs The Great British Menu.

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Remembering

Shoreham

On 22 August 2015, time stood still for people across Sussex as they heard the devastating news of the fatal crash at the Shoreham Airshow.

hile thousands had gathered to enjoy the spectacle of the popular show, a Hawker Hunter jet attempted a loop-the-loop manoeuvre and crashed into traffic on the A27. Initial news reports were sketchy in the detail, but as the facts emerged it became clear that this was one of Britain’s worst ever airshow disasters. Eleven people lost their lives in the crash. All of them were men. The pilot, Andy Hill, was thrown clear of the plane and remained in a critical condition for several days before recovering enough to be discharged. Despite his physical recovery, Mr Hill remains unfit to be interviewed by investigators. An inquest into the crash was opened and adjourned at County Hall North in Horsham in September. West Sussex Senior Coroner, Penelope Schofield, promised to hold a “full and fearless” inquiry into the incident.

Perhaps it seems more personal because you have to know the area to know Shoreham. It’s a town small enough to require local knowledge. Until recently, it’s attracted very few national news headlines. But the truth is, any of us could have been on that road when the plane crashed. The Shoreham air crash feels very close to home. Just a stone’s throw from the crash site, a wooden footbridge quickly became a makeshift memorial. Local people covered the “Bridge of Flowers” with bouquets, messages, football shirts and other memorabilia in tribute to the crash victims. The council is looking into creating a permanent memorial for the 11 men who lost their lives. Here at Fine, our thoughts are with the families of those who died in the crash. Along with the rest of Sussex, we remember them.

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Arundel

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Guide Price ÂŁ469,950 Freehold | 3 Bedroom A beautifully presented period cottage set within the historic market town of Arundel. Having undergone a schedule of updating, this unusually spacious

cottage boasts three good sized double bedrooms, en suite to the master bedroom and far reaching views towards the Solent.

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Guide Price ÂŁ450,000 Freehold | 2 Bedrooms Located on the Cathedral walls, and within the heart of the historic market town of Arundel sits this beautifully presented two bedroom period home.

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With elevated views over Arundel, and spacious reception rooms, including a large kitchen living space which overlooks the generous, 53ft gardens.

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Rudgwick, West Sussex A truly beautiful detached Listed cottage in the centre of Rudgwick village yet backing onto open land. Mature and generous west facing gardens, parking and garaging.

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A stunning, three bedroom, split level apartment with over 1,700 square feet of luxury accommodation finished to a high specification. Set within Press House and accessed from the beautiful and historic Causeway, the apartment is located in the very heart of Horsham with its excellent selection of shops and restaurants. This ideal location is just a ten minute walk to Horsham station with London Victoria just 56 minutes away by train.

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A beautifully styled family home situated in a Conservation Area in one of Horsham’s premier roads. This detached period house is set over three floors with four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with utility room and five bedrooms as well as a cellar. There is a detached garage with a large driveway and the property is within walking distance of the town centre and mainline station to London and Gatwick.

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Godalming, Surrey A superb opportunity to acquire land and property with scope for a range of uses centred on a substantial Victorian manor house, currently with (B1) business use, a residential lodge and further outbuildings set in around 19 acres in an elevated position with views on the rural fringes of Godalming. Formerly a fine country house on the fringes of the market town of Godalming, it has potential for a range of uses including offices, a nursing home, school, institutional headquarters or residential home. For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold previously). Bids are to be submitted to the agent by midday, Friday 30th October 2015.

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A fabulous newly enlarged & refurbished home in re-landscaped 0.6 acre gardens Set in a favoured private estate | Wonderfully light 3,514 sq ft interior, plus double garage | New oak floors | 4 or 5 bedrooms over two levels and 5 new bathrooms (4 suites) | Feature oak floor hall with rooflight | Superb 5-window drawing room with garden views and woodburner | Large triple-aspect study or office with doors to terrace | Large, light dining room | Beautiful recreation room in the all-new east wing (RH above) with own en-suite | Stunning new kitchen & family dining room opening onto terraces | Utility room | Rear porch/boot area | Cloakroom | All new heating, plumbing & electrics | In & out drive | New terraces & planting, all against a glorious green backdrop | EPC D 65 |

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A fabulous newly enlarged & refurbished home in re-landscaped 0.6 acre gardens Set in a favoured private estate | Wonderfully light 3,514 sq ft interior, plus double garage | New oak floors | 4 or 5 bedrooms over two levels and 5 new bathrooms (4 suites) | Feature oak floor hall with rooflight | Superb 5 -window drawing room with garden views and woodburner | Large triple-aspect study or office with doors to terrace | Large, light dining room | Beautiful recreation room in the all-new east wing (RH above) with own en-suite | Stunning new kitchen & family dining room opening onto terraces | Utility room | Rear porch/boot area | Cloakroom | All new heating, plumbing & electrics | In & out drive | New terraces & planting, all against a glorious green backdrop | EPC D 65 |

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Christmas There’s nothing quite like decorating your home for the festive season to get that festive cheer flowing. Our interiors contributor, Gary Warrell-Phillips invites Fine into his Christmas home.

hen I was young I remember waking up early one Christmas morning to find a stocking at the foot of my bed.

of Christmas - consistent themed styles that flow effortlessly throughout the home, from your front door right through to the tree, table and room decorations.

I distinctively recall that feeling of absolute awe and wonder that Santa had been! It was, without a doubt, a most magical feeling.

What better way to create a fabulous welcome than to adorn your front door with a festive wreath. It’s like the wrapping on a gift, enticing you to see what delights await inside.

As Christmas seems to come earlier each year my thoughts are...why fight it? It’s a wonderful time and yet instead of enjoying the festivities leading up to it, we spend much of it preparing just for the big day.So, at the end of November I set about re-creating that magic, infusing every aspect of our home with the sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas, that way we can relax and really appreciate the beauty of the season.

A WARM WELCOME This year it’s all about creating a theatre

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One of the hottest palettes this year is the combination of white, ivory or cream mixed with metallics such as silver, gold and copper tones. With its rich lustre and textures this combination simply oozes elegance and will enhance any neutral decor and if you want to add a ‘pop’ of colour...blue is most definitely the hue! Regardless of the season, evergreens in pots purposely placed either side of your door look stunning when decorated with warm white fairy lights. Complete the look with festive lanterns and timeless

accessories such as the ever popular reindeer, or even an old wooden sleigh. Grouped together they will add that extra sparkle that will give your home real Christmas curb appeal.

DECK THE HALLS Making our home festive for Christmas has become such a wonderful tradition. With Frank Sinatra playing in the background, we excitedly unpack all the boxes of baubles and ornaments, making it a really fun event.

available platform teamed with a few snowy, fragrant tree branches and iced/ metallic baubles that compliment your theme and in no time at all you will have created a frosted wonderland that will look absolutely beautiful.

WINTER WOODLAND Once all the decorations are in place I love nothing more than relaxing with a hot drink, in front of a warm fire admiring my efforts and it is then I remember the new winter cushions and throws I bought.

Over the years we have collected some wonderful decorations, many of which are vintage - a trend that is certainly popular again this Christmas.

Textiles this winter are all about woodland creatures such as foxes and squirrels (with owls and deer continuing to be popular) featured in simple photographic style.

Faux trees in candyfloss pink and pastel blue, with kitsch tree decorations, all in glittery, shiny finishes, reminiscent of the 1950’s, are having a revival this year.

Pairing cushions with knitted cable or faux fur throws in tones through from natural browns to winter whites will really complete your seasonal styling. Now where did I put mine…?

If the idea of a marshmallow world doesn’t appeal, never fear as Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the appearance of red, gold and emerald green which continues to shine. And the new star attraction this year is? Adorable tiny house tea lights, lanterns and ornaments. Display them on every

FESTIVE FEAST The last preparation, before we head out for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, tends to be setting the table for lunch the next day. Every year I like to give our festive feast a different style, so I’m rather excited to see that candles are a real feature

everywhere, especially at the dining table. By matching your table decorations to your chosen theme, adding candles to the centrepiece and at each place setting, you will give your Christmas table the wow factor every time, creating a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere that will leave your guests thoroughly enchanted. If you can’t decide what style to go with this Christmas, just remember what you love most about the season. For me it’s the sights, the sounds, the aromas, the people and the traditions that come together to create that magical feeling and that’s what makes a Christmas merry. All you really need to do is choose which type of bow to wrap it all up in!

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Island magic What do you do when you want your new garden to perfectly marry an island retreat with a traditional English cottage garden? You speak to Jack Dunckley Landscape Design. Here, Jack Dunckley tells Fine how he went about creating this innovative garden.

ne of our most recent projects was a design and build in a large garden in Henfield, West Sussex.

The client wanted to create a sociable space, suitable for entertaining, and to incorporate two very different designs: an island retreat and an English cottage garden. The challenge was on to ensure the designs were individual in their own right, but worked together as one. The landscaping team worked from the ground upwards, starting with the island retreat where they excavated the pond and installed a new overflow. They built a man made island in concrete blocks in the centre of the pond and carefully relocated the wooden sheltered summer house, which was already in the garden, on top of it. The ‘floating’ summer house was connected by two wooden walkways made in Oroco hard wood, and designed

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to provide a calm and tranquil seating area. It proved a tricky construction, as the team needed to ensure the island was raised high enough above the water level so as not to flood. Surrounding the pond, the landscaping team planted three large Trachycarpus palms and a large selection of perennials including Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’; Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ‘Emily McKenzie’ and Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’; Hosta ‘Red October’ and ‘Patriot’; and Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’.

The island retreat has curved contours and contrasts with the clean, sharp edges of the English cottage garden. Connecting both gardens is a shingle pathway - a light pale aggregate, edged with bricks. The borders that line the path are filled with a collection of beautiful shrubs and perennials, including Buxus sempervirens, Lavandula angustifolia, Salvia nemorosa ‘East Friesland’ and ‘New Dimension Blue’.

From every vista the garden looks unique and I’m happy to say the clients are thrilled with the outcome!

The path flows elegantly into the English cottage garden, where the team created a new large raised patio area with steps. Large natural Horsham stone boulders, quarried locally, were strategically positioned around the raised area and contrast with the neat light Beltrami paving slabs on the patio. The patio now provides space for three separate seating areas and enough room to fit a table for ten with superb vistas, for special occasions. At the front of the patio is a freestanding fire pit by Solus Décor, surrounded by a casual lounging area. “This was a hard garden from a construction point of view,” says Shen Neville-Clarke, General Manager at Jack Dunckley Landscape Design, “one of the main obstacles was to ensure the patio wouldn’t flood when it rained. So, we installed a below-ground water drainage system - something our team hadn’t dealt before - underneath the patio, which now directs water to the pond. This also provides an eco friendly way of keeping

the pond filled.” Buxus hedging, Ligustrum Yew ‘lollipop’ topiary and large specimen Cornus controversa variegata were individually placed within the garden to provide traditional formality. The garden as a whole also incorporates a lot of lawn, so to ensure the plants and grass are kept hydrated, the team integrated a brand new irrigation system: “It’s a large garden, and needs watering frequently,” says Shen “the new irrigation system takes the leg work out for our client, so they have more time to enjoy their garden and less time maintaining it.” Jack says: “I’m delighted with how this garden has turned out. It was a tough challenge trying to incorporate both designs into one garden and making sure that it was still structurally sound. From every vista the garden looks unique and I’m happy to say the clients are thrilled with the outcome!”

Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery supplied all the plants, and sourced the materials locally where possible. If you are interested in finding out more about how Jack Dunckley Landscape Design could transform your garden, pop into their studio at Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery in Henfield, or give the design team a call. Jack Dunckley Landscape Design works on a variety of different projects. Whether it is a large landscape design and build or a small garden maintenance job, each time the team enjoy the challenge of working in a different environment and on a new brief. Jack Dunckley’s Landscape Design Tel. 01273 494 058 Email. design@jackdunckley.com www.jackdunckley.com

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The way in What does your front door say about you? For many homes, it’s the first impression a visitor gets. Your opportunity to make a statement about what might lie behind it. Colour, material and style are all important considerations and the combinations are endless.

oors are important. Very important. They offer security, safety and a way of keeping the outside world at bay, but they also provide the entry point for friends, family and loved ones into your own, personal world. Behind any door is a world of possibility, but when you’re talking about the front door of your home, it’s especially important to get it right. Do you want glazing or solid wood? Traditional or contemporary? Colour or stain? Brass or silver door furniture? With the latest technology in play, there’s absolutely no reason why your front door should be anything less than perfect. Engineered timber is specially manufactured to ensure doors don’t warp

or twist and hand-finished paint work needs only minimal maintenance to keep it looking as good as new. Traditional front door styles include classic Victorian and Georgian designs, with variations from decorated glass and multiple panels, while contemporary styles offer cleaner lines and modern, etched glass. To find the perfect front door for your home, Timber Windows of Horsham has an extensive range of the highestquality front doors that combine style and craftsmanship with the latest security technology. Visit www.timberwindows.com or Tel: 01403 732822.

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The people

who shaped the future While you might be familiar with Winnie the Pooh’s zen-like approach to life, it’s the iconic images of the little bear and his friends in the 100 Acre Wood that have brought the characters to life and delighted generations of children and adults alike. Long before Disney’s primary coloured incarnation, it was the artistry of E. H. Shepard that gave the cast their familiar faces.

hepard is also known for breathing life into Kenneth Grahame’s timeless characters from The Wind in the Willows, but is less well know for his other art work, which included pictures for illustrated editions of Aesop’s Fables and David Copperfield, among others. In fact, Earnest Howard Shepard’s main job was as a political cartoonist for the popular satirical magazine, Punch. He contributed to the magazine for over 40 years. Born in London in 1879, Shepard’s talent for drawing was spotted early and he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy. It was at the Academy that Shepard met the woman who would become his first wife, Florence Chaplin. The pair had two children together before Florence’s death in 1927. Starting out as a painter, Shepard developed his talent for illustration, and particularly cartoons. By 1906 he was established as an illustrator. After years of submitting pictures, Shepard had his first Punch cartoon published in 1907. In 1921, Shepard was invited to join the magazine’s staff, and by 1945 was Punch’s first cartoonist. Shepard was in his thirties when World War One broke out and received a commission as a second lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery. In 1916, Shepard

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employed his illustrating skills and started working for the Intelligence Department, sketching combat areas. He was awarded the Military Cross for his “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty” for his service at the Battle of Passchendaele. It was during his time working in house for Punch that Shepard took on the commissions that led to his place in the nation’s heart. In 1923, a Punch colleague introduced Shepard to A. A. Milne. At first, it wasn’t a natural match. Milne wasn’t sure that Shepard’s style was what he was looking for, but the two collaborated on Milne’s book of poetry, “When We Were Very Young”.

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Milne was so happy with the finished product that he insisted Shepard work with him again on Winnie-The-Pooh and was so confident of success of the illustrator’s contribution that he arranged for Shepard to receive a share of the book’s royalties. While they never became friends, Milne held Shepard’s skills in the highest regard and inscribed a copy of Winnie-The-Pooh with this verse: When I am gone, Let Shepard decorate my tomb, And put (if there is room) Two pictures on the stone: Piglet from page a hundred and eleven, And Pooh and Piglet walking (157)… And Peter, thinking that they are my own, Will welcome me to Heaven.

It has been said that Shepard came to resent that “silly little bear” as he felt his Pooh illustrations and the notoriety he received overshadowed his other illustrative works, the ones that formed the majority of his career. Shepard was the fourth illustrator to contribute images to The Wind in the Willows. Kenneth Grahame had never intended that the book be published, having written it to entertain his own son. On commissioning Shepard, he told him “I love these little people, be kind to them”. Shepard’s illustrations were the ones that Grahame was happiest with, although he only ever saw early sketches and didn’t live to see the resulting book published. It was in 1955, after his tenure at Punch had been called to an abrupt end by the magazine’s new editor, Malcolm Muggeridge, that Shepard moved to Lodsworth. The Georgian property with 14 acres of pasture land was Shepard’s home for the remainder of his years. Shepard continued to work as an illustrator after his move to the countryside. He wrote and illustrated two autobiographical works and two children’s books of his own and added colour to his much loved Winnie-ThePooh and Wind in the Willows characters for colour editions. Shepard became a familiar and respected figure in the village. He often attended Evensong in the church and designed the front cover of the parish newsletter, Outlook. He is remembered in Lodsworth as being “considerate and impeccably polite”. Shepard was made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 1972 and died at home in 1976. He is buried in Lodsworth alongside his second wife, Norah.

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Beauty in

Betchworth Betchworth Park Golf Club nestles under the North Downs overlooked by the legendary Box Hill beauty spot. Founded in 1911 and laid out by the distinguished golf course architect Harry S. Colt, this parkland course offers 18 holes of delightful but challenging golf.

etchworth Park is a membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; club run for the benefit of members and visitors.

Any profit made by the Club is invested in improving yet further the quality of the course and clubhouse facilities. All sections at Betchworth Park enjoy an extensive programme of golf throughout the year and all levels of golfer are welcome and prospective members can look forward to social golf, club competitions, inter-club matches and county events. Instruction is available from our excellent PGA-qualified teaching professionals. Academy Membership is ideal for those new to golf or returning to the game. The Academy develops players so they can gain a handicap and attain the standard required for full membership. The Professionals will always help to arrange a free trial in the Academy for anyone looking at getting started.

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Full & Flexible Membership is renowned as a friendly club and welcomes membership enquiries. Membership is open to all upon application â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you do not need to know anyone already at the club. We make a point of ensuring new members are made to feel a part of the club from the day they join. Immediately they feel comfortable and quickly find themselves part of a regular group of friends. Competitive golfers can achieve an official CONGU handicap recognised worldwide, and play in regular competitions both with their fellow members and against other clubs. As well as the traditional and most popular seven and five-day memberships, we also offer a flexible alternative called Associate Membership aimed at those people who find it difficult to commit to being a fulltime golfer, usually due to modern day

time constraints. Associate membership buys a specified number of points to be used any time throughout the year. Points are allocated depending on what time of day and time of the week is chosen, so is particularly appealing to those who play only occasionally and are able to play at peak times.

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Some of the compelling reasons to join Betchworth Park include: • Championship course maintained to a very high standard. Well-drained tees and greens for all-year round golf • Free unlimited use of our extensive practice facilities which includes a 250yard grass range with all-weather surface allowing use all year. All balls provided and picked up! • Short game and putting facilities • Free one-hour “game improvement” session with one of our resident PGA Professionals for all new members • Buggies available during spring, summer and autumn

• Extensive golf programme, including a wide range of Stableford, Medal and Match-play competitions. • Reciprocal arrangements with other local private members’ clubs • Sociable ‘roll-ups’ - both weekdays and weekends • Full playing rights for all members • Social events throughout the year, giving plenty of opportunity to involve nonplaying partners • Special discounted rates at many other Colt-designed courses Golf Societies are something of a speciality at Betchworth Park and guarantee a good time for visiting groups both out on the course and in the clubhouse. If great golf, good food and accommodating hosts are the ingredients for a successful golf day, then Betchworth is the right place. We take a flexible approach and you can customise your visit to suit both your golfing requirements and your members’ budget. So whether you are a society looking for an all-year-round

venue, a company looking for a day to entertain your staff and clients or a charity looking for a fund-raising event we are sure we can accommodate you. The course is a true test, but unlike some of the modern layouts, not so long that if favours only the big hitters. All areas of your golf game are examined in equal measure and we have some lovely par threes for nearest the pin competitions. Receptions & Functions are welcomed at Betchworth Park. Situated within easy reach of the M25 but offering a beautiful parkland setting with magnificent views of the course, Betchworth Park Golf Club is the ideal venue for your wedding breakfast, party or special function. Our well-appointed clubhouse with its magnificent balcony cater for groups of up to 120 for a full sit-down meal or more for a buffet-style option. Whatever you choose, our catering team can create imaginative menus to suit all palates and would be delighted to meet you to discuss your requirements. Enquiries can be forwarded to the Club Manager, Timothy Lowe PGA on manager@betchworthparkgc.co.uk or by calling 01306 882052.

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A Festive Polesden Party

Photos by John Millar

Polesden Lacey is beautiful all year round, but at Christmas the house really comes alive. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, caught up with the team behind the transformation.

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Photo by Nick Meers

olesden Lacey is a party house. Although there has been a dwelling on the site since the fourteenth century, it was really only after the house was bought by Margaret Greville and her husband Ronald in 1906 that it really found its place in society. The couple extensively remodelled the house, using the architects responsible for The Ritz hotel in London. Sadly, Ronald passed away within two years of the purchase, but Margaret Greville became famous for her lavish parties in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

The late Queen Mother described Polseden Lacey as a “delicious house” when she honeymooned there with the future George VI. And delicious is a perfect adjective with which to describe Polesden, especially at this time of year. This year, Polesden Lacey is transformed into a 1930’s Christmas party. It was an era far enough away from WW1 that war was a dim and distant memory for many, while the spectre of WW2 wasn’t yet on the horizon. A time of glamour, elegance, opulence

and fun – for those classes fortunate enough to be largely unaffected by the depression. Gone were the restrictions and repressions of the Victorian era and in their place existed a new joie de vivre. The team at Polesden has tried to recreate that glamour this Christmas. Throughout December, the atmosphere in the house will be alive with the sound of vintage jazz, clinking champagne glasses and the scents of cinnamon and nutmeg drifting through the air heralding the evening’s festive feast. Father Christmas is wandering the house and grounds and the place is packed full of festive traditions to bring Christmas to life. Visitors can sip mulled wine on the terrace and enjoy festive sparkle in the house. Little ones can follow a trail looking for Mrs Greville’s mischievous dogs who are playing hide and seek in the house. They will also receive a Christmas gift after writing a letter for Father Christmas and taking a sleigh ride through the frosty grounds. In the gardens, the rose garden twinkles with hundreds of fairy lights. The winter garden is in bloom in December, blanketed in yellow aconites and fragrant sarcacocca. For any late present-buying, the shop is packed with gifts and the Granary café serves a full Christmas dinner made with the best local, seasonal ingredients. Polesden Lacey will be dressed for Christmas from 3-23 December and open from 11am to 3:30pm.

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Focus on…

Petworth In the latest in our Focus Towns series, Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, explores Petworth to uncover hidden gems and favourite places.

etworth is a very special place.

Despite having a resident population of just over 3,000 people, this little town attracts visitors from far and wide to marvel at Petworth House and its Capability Brown landscaped park and has become a must-visit destination for anyone with more than a passing interest in antiques. These two main attractions ensure that Petworth remains steeped in history. Set in the South Downs National Park, the area surrounding Petworth epitomises that which can be described as “England’s green and pleasant land”. Emerald green fields slope down into crystal clear streams and are divided by bountiful hedgerows and leafy copses of trees. It’s really only the cars on the roads through the town that give away the time at which you are visiting. Petworth Park is surrounded by high stone walls, which dominate the tone of the architecture in the town. A selection of chocolate box cottages, cobbled paths and a typical market square complete the picture postcard town. For a tiny town, Petworth has more than its fair share of businesses, many of which are antique shops. The Petworth Antique and Decorative Arts Association (PAADA) was set up 30 years ago to support the various antiques dealers by promoting the town and aiding good business practice. By working together like this the businesses of Petworth ensure the town remains “the antiques centre of the south”.

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Where to stay THE GOODWOOD HOTEL It’s a drive from Petworth town, but well worth the extra miles. The Goodwood Hotel, at the heart of the Goodwood estate is the perfect place to relax after a day at the races or one of Goodwood’s many other attractions. The excellent restaurant uses meat reared on Goodwood’s own organic farm while the sumptuous bedrooms and elegant spa provide a welcome break from the stresses of daily life.

THE ANGEL INN Set in the heart of Petworth Town, the Angel Inn offers six cosy rooms for guests. The rooms are all individually designed and have recently been refurbished. The Angel also offers a delicious menu using local and seasonal ingredients.

THE OLD RAILWAY STATION Fans of the golden age of steam will just love the opportunity to bed down in one of the Old Railway Station’s converted Pullman carriages. Offering all the creature comforts you’d expect from the Good Hotel Guide’s “editor’s choice for romantic hotels”, the Old Railway Station combines classic elegance with quirky charm.

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Where to eat

Visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to where to eat. From snacks and breakfasts to pubs, restaurants and everything in between, there’s no shortage of dining establishments to choose from.

THE LECONFIELD The Leconfield has won plaudits from all corners. The restaurant features in The Times 30 best places for Sunday lunch in the UK. Offering private dining as well as the public restaurant, the kitchen team sources fresh, local ingredients of the highest quality to create the enticing, seasonal menus.

THE STAR This popular and charming Fullers pub is the heart of Petworth town. Whether you’re a pie and a pint kind of people or more discerning in your menu choices, The Star’s traditional menu with a creative twist offers something for everything.

THE HUNGRY GUEST Famous for its homemade bread and patisseries, the Hungry Guest is a popular brunch spot. Its award-winning produce makes for a delicious menu for diners, but is also available to take away from the café’s own shop and from markets across the county. The café is famous for its sourdough pizzas and is also a stockist of Pops champagne ice lollies.

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What to do

There’s one main reason to visit Petworth: the history. Whether you prefer whiling away the hours browsing priceless antiques and artworks in the town’s myriad shops or you’d rather do it on a greater scale with a visit to Petworth House, be ready to step back in time.

SHOPPING Among the antique shops of Petworth, shoppers can find everything and anything they might be looking for. Various shops sell antiques and several also offer interior design services. Antiques from the 17th, 18th and 19th century from England and abroad are available and stores stock a wide range of decorative antiques, mirrors, clocks, barometers and other scientific instruments. Antique pictures, modern paintings and prints are available along with Chinese furniture and wall coverings.

PETWORTH HOUSE & PARK PETWORTH COTTAGE MUSEUM Nestled behind Petworth house is the Petworth Cottage Museum. It offers a glimpse of “how the other half lived” and is set up to replicate how Mary Cummings, a seamstress at Petworth, would have lived in 1910. Visit the cottage garden, sewing room and scullery and compare it with the grandeur of “the big house”.

It’s difficult not to describe Petworth house and park as the main attraction for visitors to the town, but it dominates the landscape in such a way as to be difficult to avoid. The magnificent 17th century mansion is one of the most spectacular houses in Sussex and is a jewel in the crown of the National Trust, which has managed the property since the 1950s. It is home to one of the finest private collections of paintings in the country and the extraordinary interior decoration (including the Grinling Gibbons carved room and the impressive painted Grand Staircase). In addition to the main house, the servants’ quarters offer a different perspective. The extensive kitchens, dairy and ice house offer a glimpse of what it took to keep things running at Petworth House. The 700-acre Capability Brown landscaped grounds are home to England’s biggest herd of fallow deer and offer extensive walks and vantage points from which to view the whole park. For more about what’s happening at Petworth House this winter, see our exclusive preview feature on the next page.

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Preserving

Petworth

It takes a lot to keep a historic house in perfect condition and full working order. As Petworth House prepares for its winter conservation work, Fine Editor, Catherine Ross meets with the team to find out what’s in store.

hen a house is 400 years old it takes some looking after. Something more than what can be achieved with a standard cleaning rota. This winter, the conservation team at Petworth House will be doing more than just cleaning and restoring pictures and frames. They’ll be rearranging and relighting the collections to improve the experience for visitors in the New Year. It’s part of a major shift to restore the house to the way it would previously have been used. Peter Symonds, House and Volunteering Officer at Petworth House explains: “When we first took over the house back in the 1950s, the temptation was to make Petworth House look like a typical country house, with comfy seating and typical room uses, but that’s not actually all that realistic. “Over the last few years we’ve been working towards making the house more like what visitors in the 19th century, when the third Earl of Egremont was in residence, would have experienced. The state rooms wouldn’t have been lived in day-to-day, they would have been used

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The sheer opulence would have been dazzling... to show off the art and antiques when visitors were staying. “In fact, there wouldn’t have been a dining table in the dining room most of the time. The table would have been brought in and dressed for dinner and as soon as the guests retired from the table, the whole thing would have been cleared away so the guests could return and see the room as if they were in a gallery, free from furniture and distractions with the art able to speak for itself.” Whilst the house itself will be closed from early November until January when it partially re-opens for an exciting new exhibition, the Servants’ Quarters become the main Christmas attraction from 28 November. Over Christmas, the suite of kitchens will be dressed to recreate a 19th century Christmas. Entitled “A Christmas Confection”, each room will be dressed with traditional, seasonal decorations.

Vacuuming the Carved Room carpet at Petworth House © National Trust Images, John Hammond

The Petworth House team have been busy collecting stories from the time to add authenticity to the event. “The rules about who would have been allowed where would have been very strict,” says Peter, “footmen would never have been allowed in the kitchen, they would wait for the food to be ready to serve and have it passed to them”. “We have a story about one kitchen maid. She had been busy working on a big meal for a large party at Petworth House. Of course, the kitchen staff would never have set foot inside Petworth House itself. On one occasion, the Chef snuck this particular kitchen maid into the house to see the table dressed for dinner. Nothing could have prepared her for what she saw. There was no access to media and nothing to compare it to. The sheer opulence would have been dazzling for someone who was so used to a life of service.” When the house reopens, it will display another notable exhibition. The art exhibitions at Petworth House attract national and even global audiences and the new exhibition promises to be just as popular. It will include unseen works from the private collection. Works deemed not important or valuable enough by the National Gallery who, in 1956 advised the UK Treasury which pieces should be handed over in lieu of death duties. Happily for art lovers, the value of these previously unseen pieces has subsequently been realised.

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PETWORTH ANTIQUES MARKET Petworth Antiques Market is a fundamental contributor towards Petworth being a magnet for Antique buyers. 40 talented dealers bring what they find to sell to the trade, collectors and everyone that knows a good deal when they see one. Opening its doors 40 years ago and under new ownership since 2014, the market is authentic, creative and green. A hive of variety that makes the market worthy of a customer making a special trip for. Dealers are mines of information in various special fields of interest. It’s reassuring to know that you’ll be buying from people whose hearts are in it.

THE OLD RAILWAY HOTEL Originally built in 1892 to help the Prince of Wales reach Goodwood more easily, Petworth Railway Station was abandoned in 1966 and fell into disrepair. But those days are over and the building has been restored beyond its former glory and is now a beautiful bed and breakfast. The two rooms in the old station building and two rooms each in four restored Pullman Carriages are all elegantly appointed with all the luxury touches you would expect from the Good Hotels Guide Editor’s Choice for Romantic Hotels.

AUGUSTUS BRANDT Situated at the southern end of the town with convenient access directly from the main car park, Augustus Brandt is an impressive showroom set in the inspirational surroundings of the Grade II listed, Newlands House. With over 17 rooms to explore you will discover a collaboration of creativity and carefully curated objects, bridging antique and contemporary furniture, artworks and collectables. The company also create a range of bespoke furniture from statement dining tables to lighting and home accessories.. A new retail section will be launching in time for the festive season where you will be able to find beautiful and unusual gifts for friends and family.

RUGS OF PETWORTH Rugs of Petworth is a hidden gem in the South Downs National Park, with a stunning selection of handmade rugs and carpets for your home. The friendly and professional team are ready to help you find the perfect carpet for your room. All the carpets in the Petworth showroom are individually sourced by owner Alex Rees, who travels the Asian carpet belt looking for the best examples in all styles. Sizes from 3’ x 2’ up to 18’ x 12’ and larger.

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Carpet Weaving An Artisanal Craft to Celebrate & Enjoy With technology taking the place of traditional craft methods in so many areas, it would be easy to assume that rugs had had their heyday. Alex Rees of Rugs of Petworth explains what goes into creating beautiful rugs.

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n my opinion there is a common misconception about rug production, that ‘new’ rugs, being made today across the Asian carpet belt, are somehow not authentically produced, being factory, or machine made. This is not the case. While it is natural for people, including many of us in the rug trade, to romanticise about antique carpets, especially those made with vegetable dyes, we should also celebrate that the artisan craft of carpet weaving still exists today and we should appreciate it for as long is it lasts in an ever changing world. The processes that go into making a handmade rug or carpet are truly staggering and entirely manual, from clipping the wool from the sheep, to clipping the finished carpet down by hand. Inbetween these stages, a carpet is conceived over many months and by many, many pairs of hands.

WOOL PREPARATION Wool is sorted, carded, spun and dyed. Many carpet producers (especially in the ‘new world’ of carpet weaving), favour handspun wool which takes the dye unevenly resulting in a natural mottled effect in the finished carpet.

CARPET CONSTRUCTION A loom is painstakingly strung with vertical warp threads with care being taken to ensure even tension across the carpet in order that it stays in shape and lies flat on the floor. Cotton warps are used for most town or workshop carpets, with wool being found in more rural and nomadic weaving.

Weavers then tie each knot individually by hand, cutting the yarn with a knife to leave an upright tuft that forms the pile. Once a row of knots has been completed, a horizontal ‘weft’ thread is introduced across the width of the carpet and inbetween alternate warp threads. This is bashed down with a large fork to pack the pile evenly, before the next row of knots are tied.

We should also celebrate that the artisan craft of carpet weaving still exists today and we should appreciate it for as long is it lasts WASHING & FINISHING This is always the part that amazes me when travelling to source carpets. A rug, when cut from the loom, is thick, fuzzy and dry in appearance, and usually extremely dusty as it will have likely been worked on for months not weeks. In most cases, the weaver at this point says goodbye to his/her creation as it is handed to a specialist washing/finishing facility.

Here the carpet is washed (often several times), dried under the sun, clipped down, stretched and every square inch of the pile is looked over for potential blemishes that may need repair. The selvedges (long edges) are bound by hand and the warp threads that issue from each end of the carpet are trimmed down neatly and a secure stopping thread is introduced to keep the pile in place. Each process is performed by skilled men and women who are specialists in their discipline. It is usually many weeks before a carpet is transformed from its raw state to the finished article, immaculate and ready for inspection from carpet buyers. A 12’ x 9’ carpet can typically take 12 months from beginning to end. My passion for beautiful handmade carpets drives me to try and find the very best examples of each type from across the carpet belt, and I look for producers who work to high standards in order to make an excellent product, both technically but also in the beauty of the final appearance. Within the domain of handmade carpets, we find many different styles, from the splendidly fine city pieces to the characterful, rustic charm of the nomadic carpet. There will always be a cheaper alternative put in front of a carpet buyer, but these are inevitably inferior in quality. It’s easy to see from the above processes that plenty of corners are there to be cut, however this never results in a carpet that is as beautiful or as hard-wearing. At Rugs of Petworth we have just received a large shipment of stunning carpets, collected over the summer, that we hope you‘ll come and see in our showroom this autumn. Alex Rees, owner and buyer at Rugs of Petworth 19 East Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AB www.rugsofpetworth.co.uk 01798 344027

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History meets

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The Old Railway Station in Petworth has been lovingly restored and transformed into a luxury bed and breakfast that has won plaudits from across the hospitality industry. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross caught up with hotelier Gudmund Olafsson to glean the secrets of his success.

hen it comes to unusual places to stay, The Old Railway Station bed and breakfast in Petworth is pretty high up the list. The railway line through Petworth was originally built in 1859, the main station building was built as a Royal Station in 1892 for the Prince of Wales (who became Edward VII) to access the horse racing at Goodwood and his good friend, Sir Edward James at West Dean Park. The railway line closed in 1966 and the station

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fell into disrepair. In the 1980s the station was bought by a private family who set about turning it into a family home and ten years ago, Gudmund bought the building. In the intervening decade, Gudmund has worked tirelessly to make the building structurally sound while adding touches of luxury to rival the finest hotels. In the main station building there are two spacious rooms, which have both been

beautifully restored this year. Outside the main station building are four elegant Pullman carriages, evocative of the golden age of luxury rail travel and the heyday of the Orient Express. Each of the four restored Pullman carriages house two rooms with en suite bathrooms. The Pullman carriages each have their own characters. Alicante was built in 1912, Mimosa was a 1914 carriage and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;twinsâ&#x20AC;? Montana and Flora were each built in 1923. Of course, in their original state,

the carriages wouldn’t have made the most comfortable sleeping quarters, but Gudmund’s loving restoration has ensured they offer all home comforts while retaining their period charm. The magnificent waiting room has been transformed into an elegant dining room, where hotel guests and outside visitors can enjoy breakfast in the morning and tea in the afternoon. Perhaps the little hotel’s success is a product of its location. Ideally located for visiting Petworth, Goodwood, Cowdray, Chichester and everything in between The Old Railway Station attracts visitors from far and wide. The accolades have come along with the visitors. The Old Railway Station won the Good Hotels Guide Editor’s Choice for romantic hotels and has entered the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame. The AA awarded four gold stars this year. Gudmund’s efforts to restore the Old Railway Station don’t end with the buildings. He proudly describes the enterprise as “very green” and installed a biomass heating system in January this year. Visitors can relax into their stay knowing that their environmental impact is also very small. After ten years at the Old Railway Station helm, Gudmund has decided it’s time to take retirement on the chin and is selling up. He’s looking forward to spending more time as a guest than a host and will spend his time sailing.

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In the

diary

How will you spend your autumn? As always there are events a-plenty across Sussex and Surrey. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, highlights some of the best. 9 October to 1 November SHOCKTOBERFEST AT TULLEYS FARM

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QUENTIN BLAKE: INSIDE STORIES AT THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING Arguably our best loved illustrator, Quentin Blake’s artwork has delighted generations of children and is particularly associated with Roald Dahl. The Lightbox gallery in Woking has an exclusive exhibition featuring over 140 works including rough firsts and storyboards.

30 October TEDX BRIGHTON The global phenomenon that is TED Talks comes to Brighton. The theme is “Losing Control” and, as always, a host of engaging speakers will challenge the way you think about things and sharing new ideas.

1 November LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN The world’s longest running motoring celebration sees 500 eligible pre-1905 cars demonstrate their engineering ability on the historic 60-mile run through Sussex to finish on Brighton seafront.

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3-4 November ARDINGLY ANTIQUES FAIR The South East’s largest antiques and collectors fair hosts 1,700 stalls covering fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics. Indulge in a little vintage shopping or hours of professional trading at Ardingly showground.

5 November LEWES BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS Arguably the biggest and best known fireworks event around, The Lewes bonfire societies hold commemorative processions through the town’s crowded streets in an evening of drama, noise and boisterousness.

7 November to 17 January PAVILION ICE RINK In a Christmas tradition made famous by the outdoor rinks in New York, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton will see the return of its outdoor rink. Skate with you family with one of our most romantic buildings as your backdrop.

21 and 22 November PETWORTH PARK CHRISTMAS FAIR Now in its tenth year, Petworth Park’s Christmas Fair is a favourite seasonal tradition for thousands of visitors. This year, the Fair takes place in a stunning new location, in the heart of the historic parkland itself. With over 140 artisan stalls there is a huge variety of gifts on offer.

28 November OPEN EVENING AT HERSTMONCEUX OBSERVATORY Interested in the night sky? Fancy looking at the stars, planets and the moon through some of the country’s largest telescopes? Open evenings at the Herstmonceux Observatory are your opportunity to glimpse these amazing instruments (open evenings take place throughout the year).

5 December ARUNDEL BY CANDLELIGHT Get in the mood for Christmas with live music, Christmas Market, lantern procession and Christmas lights switch on in the historic market town of Arundel. See our feature on page 58 for more information.

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That

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Arundel by Candlelight is a real highlight of the Christmas season with thousands of visitors from all over the south east. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, catches up with the organisers to find out what this year’s celebration has in store.

et’s make a quick Christmas checklist: carols, check; decorations, check; mulled wine and mince pies, check; that fuzzy, warm “good cheer”, check. With so many Christmas boxes ticked, it’s no wonder Arundel by Candlelight has become THE Christmas event for so many people. With Arundel Castle and Cathederal as its backdrop and the historic market town as its stage, the candlelight festival has been delighting Christmas crowds for years. This year’s festival promises to be the best yet with a crowded entertainment programme that includes live music all afternoon, starting with the Children’s Choir concert in the town centre from 12pm. The Children’s Choir will be followed by the three churches with coral support from Arundel Choral Society. Live music continues throughout the afternoon,

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With Arundel Castle and Cathederal as its backdrop and the historic market town as its stage, the candlelight festival has been delighting Christmas crowds for years.

culminating in a performance by the 70-strong Rock Choir. The 2015 event also sees the return of the popular Lantern Parade. The parade has been a real highlight of the festival in the past as the procession winds through the streets of Arundel with a combination of large paper lanterns and smaller homemade ornaments. The Lantern Parade finishes at the main stage where the Duchess of Norfolk will light the Arundel Christmas Tree. Throughout the afternoon Father Christmas will be welcoming children at his grotto based at Arundel Museum. With presents sponsored by the King’s Arms pub on Tarrant Street, who will also have a jazz band playing throughout the day. The Crown Yard car park space is this year being turned into a magical fairground with

Horton’s Amusements providing traditional Victorian children’s rides, plus a Big Wheel and Helter Skelter. The traditional Christmas market will feature a wide range of stall-holders who have been hand-picked for the quality and variety of their products; the food and drink providers include seasonal treats such as roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and hog roasts. Set against the backdrop of this beautiful, historic town, Arundel by Candlelight promises to be a Christmas wonderland for all the family. Buildings throughout the town will be decorated with real trees and white lights creating a magical atmosphere. Arundel by Candlelight is on Saturday 5 December from 12-7pm. Visit www.arundel. org.uk/arundel-by-candlelight for full details.

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It wouldn’t be Christmas without a sprinkling of magic

Nymans presents a Gilbert and Sullivan Topsy-Turvy Christmas 1 December to 3 January (closed 25 & 26 Dec) 10am – 4pm Nymans, Stapleﬁeld Road, Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6EB 01444 405250

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Get ready for

Goodwood

As Goodwood’s event season draws to a close, it’s time to add dates for next year’s festivals to your diary.

hether it’s the engineering prowess on display at the Festival of Speed or the atmosphere of a byegone age at the Goodwood Revival that get your juices flowing, it is no surprise that guests travel from all over the world for these two events.Tickets for both events go on general sale on 5 November. The Festival of Speed celebrates the very best from the past and present of motoring and motor sport and is the world’s largest automotive garden party will be held on 23-26 June, 2016. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motor sport take part, with some of the most legendary figures from the sport as well as international celebrities regularly attending. As usual, the event will open with the Moving Motor Show on Thursday, 23 June, featuring many of the world’s largest motor manufacturers showcasing their latest models, alongside exciting and

innovative concepts. From Friday-Sunday, 24-26 June, the famous Goodwood hill will be taken over by a glittering collection of the greatest cars, bikes, drivers and riders from the history of motor sport. The Revival is the world’s largest and most celebrated historic motor racing and vintage culture event, bringing back to life Goodwood Motor Circuit’s glory days as an active race track from 1948-66. It will take place on 9-11 September, 2016. The sell-out crowd of 150,000, many of whom wear vintage clothing, is a spectacle in itself. A host of superstars from the world of motor sport attended Goodwood events this year, including the most iconic grand prix motorcycle racer of all time, Valentino Rossi, alongside fellow World Champions on two wheels Casey Stoner, Freddie Spencer, Kenny Roberts and John Surtees, plus F1 title winners Jenson Button, Damon Hill and Sir Jackie Stewart, US legends Don ‘Big Daddy’ Garlits, Richard Petty and Ken Block, and Le Mans heroes Tom

Kristensen, Derek Bell and Emanuele Pirro. Expect a similarly star-studded line-up in 2016. Key highlights of both events, including the Festival of Speed theme, will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and hospitality packages for both events will be on sale to Members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club on Saturday, 31 October. Those on the GRRC waiting list will be able to secure their tickets from Monday, 2 November, while tickets will go on general sale on Thursday, 5 November. Tickets for the 74th Members’ Meeting, which will be held on March 19-20, 2016 are already on sale to Members. Those on the wait list will be able to purchase from 2 November, with a limited number of tickets going on general sale on 1 January, subject to availability. Hospitality, tickets and more information is available via www.goodwood.com/ tickets or 01243 755055.

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The gift

of another world Whether you’re Christmas shopping for a reluctant reader or trying to find something to capture your own imagination, there’s a perfect book out there. Jacob Wilson has rounded up some of the best reads for all ages.

Young Teen SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT

THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW

DEREK LANDY One of the most excellent and comfortable reads for young people to be released in the last decade. A thoroughly gripping tale that creates intrigue throughout the nine books in the series. “Embrace your inner lunatic, for fun times are guaranteed” - with incredibly well constructed and relatable characters, taking the form of a dark and brooding skeleton with unshakable wit and nonchalant plans. While the protagonist Valkyrie with her undeniably likeable humour creates a level of realism in a magical world that rivals Harry Potter. Doors are for people with no imagination, and these books are for anyone craving to stretch their own.

C. S. LEWIS The little known prequel of the book that holds a place as one of the greatest tales of all time, The Magician’s Nephew reveals the surprising history of Narnia’s creation. A tantalising introduction to the series or a shocking revisit for those already in love with C. S. Lewis, discover the origin of the famous lamp post that lights memories in all our minds, and an incredible insight into the infamous and horribly magnificent Queen.

Late Teen ENDER’S GAME

LIFE OF PI

ORSON SCOTT CARD

YANN MARTEL

An insatiable introduction to one of, if not the most thought provoking series for its age group. A science fiction rooted in reality and directed by some of the most original characters in literature. Scott Card’s impossible dose of personal genius enlightens the reader to humanity’s little explored insecurity, with the backdrop of an impossibly dire intergalactic war.

Despite teeming with shocking twists within layers of subplots upon subplot, Life of Pi was given great justice in its recent film adaptation. The delicate and undeniably complex tale however can only ever achieve complete appreciation in the hands of a willing reader. What may appear as simple twists in Yann Martel’s story are brought forth as severed and incomplete dissections of truth, as scattered as our beloved survivor from his fellows.

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GORMENGHAST

JASPER KENT

MERVYN PEAKE

A surprising and refreshing read that enters the little explored blend of fantasy and history. With little restraint in revealing the brutality of both war and the original, respectful return of unconditionally evil vampires. Set in Russia during Napoleon’s utter defeat of 1812, Twelve revels in sharing the loss of faith violence inspires. Russia’s famously bloody history with Europe is held in great respect and justly explored, the pace of writing leaving the reader ever intrigued and impressively in awe of both factual and fantastical nightmares.

An incredible illustrator in both words and art, Peake remains an undisputed champion of fantasy. Gormenghast rivals even the worlds of Tolkien. The torment of treachery and its purpose are reminiscent of Shakespeare while appearing infinitely more readable. Maintaining rapt attention with bizarre occurrences and determinedly intricate characters, this classic is a must for fantasy enthusiasts, and a most excellent beginning for those wishing to explore the genres infinite depths.

Adult SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM

THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY

T. E. LAWRENCE

RACHEL JOYCE

Lawrence’s astonishing experience and role in the war as well as its epic consequences have never been so applicable than in the current global political environment. A remarkably unique description and critique of the Middle East and its stage in the First World War reveal the origins of divisions that have never been more prevalent than they are today.

A beautifully constructed and understated tale, deceptively simple and rich in moral complexity. unusual and amusing, this pilgrimage is revealed as a poignant tale of a man who decides not to stop walking to the next letterbox ultimately drawing himself towards its recipient. Endings and journeys are not what they seem, motivation unlikely and success deceptive as Joyce’s talent at creating characters and their motives drives this human story to brilliant success.

Mature Reader THE COLOUR ROSE TREMAIN The Colour, the speckled sighting of gold, is used to a fascinating degree in this historical drama. Emigrating from England to New Zealand, the dysfunctional characters are beautifully crafted in the apparent blankness of splendour that historical novels are typically so rich in. The expected awe of such a change in environment at a time such as the Victorian age is stunningly absent in Tremain’s writing, as instead material woe becomes the impactful force on the main character and the sole apparent source of possible prosperity. The pervasive misunderstanding of either emotion or happiness is masterfully crafted in this tale, demonstrating through stunningly misguided characters the motives that can be so blinding.

CHOCOLAT JOANNE HARRIS The curious and age old conflict between purity and levity becomes manifest in a competition over the townspeople of a small, secluded village in France, between a chocolate shop and the local Priest. What appears a petty dispute over who may control the opinions of the people creates a chasm, as hedonism clashes with abstinence, slowly turning the town’s insular attitudes away from mundane obedience. A funny and uplifting tale that, despite the irony, sees the exorcism of the past and the heralding of independence. A French revolution on a far smaller and heartfelt scale.

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

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

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

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

MOLE VALLEY SPECIALIST CARS…HELPING TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR OVER FORTY YEARS!

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If you’re off to an organised Bonfire Night event this autumn, there’s a good chance the fireworks will be provided and arranged by Sussex company, Aurora Fireworks, but that’s not all they do.

stablished in 1996 and based in West Sussex, Aurora Fireworks is a family run business that now carries out over 100 fireworks displays each year. Far more than fireworks manufacturers, Aurora’s experienced team of designers creates spectacular bespoke displays for any occasion, including weddings and corporate events and celebration parades. Displays range from traditional fireworks to amazing pyromusical displays and can be seen all over the UK and Europe. Aurora displays have graced the roofs of some of the tallest buildings in Europe, metropolitan areas in Manchester and Liverpool, arenas in central London with tens of thousands of spectators and the display suspended upon platforms high in the air. The team has also created aquatic displays in river estuaries using aquatic fireworks reflecting the colours from the surface of the water and displays at prestigious buildings such as Highclere

Castle, Goodwood House and Cowdray. The Aurora design team works with the natural features of the venue to create its displays and can light up architectural and landscape features, such as lakes and foliage. A popular service for weddings and events is the tunnel of fountains. Aurora can line a driveway or pathway with fireworks set to go off as the guest or guests of honour arrive or leave. The company’s pyromusicals are also growing in demand. Set to any music, the design team choreographs, synchronises the fireworks with the music, which they play through an external Bose PA system. They use a sophisticated and extremely accurate wireless Pyrosure firing system and can also create names and logos in lights using a letter matrix system. Aurora’s bespoke designs cater to the imagination of each client, from colour to desired effects, each display is one of a kind. Offering the whole package from courtesy site safety checks, risk assessment, insurance, show design, preparation, firing and clean up, Aurora takes care of everything. Services from Aurora include low noise fireworks for venues with nearby residents or livestock. Call 0800 975 6573 for a free no obligation quote or visit the showroom and offices In West Sussex.

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Warnham Greet-ings

The Greets in Warnham is the only pub in the country with the name. Fine Editor, Catherine Ross, caught up with the owners, Duncan and Natalie Entwhistle, to find out what makes it special.

uncan and Natalie have been running The Greets in Warnham for six years. The two both have hospitality backgrounds and have poured their experience into making a success of this village pub. The first thing they did as proprietors, was to ban the word “gastro” from their vocabulary and adopted the motto “doing it well every day”. Duncan says “we wanted to create a pub that offered great, traditional food, but that was accessible to everyone. The Greets is a locals’ pub and we aim to do that really well”. It’s a winning formula. In the six years Duncan and Natalie have been in charge, the enterprise has gone from strength to strength and new head chef Ian Tighe is contributing. Duncan continues: “Our menu is fairly traditional, but our specials board gives Ian the chance to be a bit more creative and gives our customers the chance to try something a bit different.”

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The interior of the pub is charmingly traditional. Original flagstone floors, low beams, cosy nooks and a welcoming bar make it a great place to come in from the cold. In the winter months, twinkling lights and roaring log fires complete the look and help create a very inviting atmosphere. Built in 1350, the Greets was originally a house. It was turned into a pub in the late nineteenth century and was originally known as The Cherry Tree. Duncan has tried to discover the provenance of the current name, but the closest he has come is the suggestion is that The Greets is taken from the name of a former owner of the house, a Dutch Trader called Elias Greets. Whatever the origins of the place, it’s

what Duncan and Natalie are doing now that make it worth a visit. They pride themselves on their use of local ingredients, including Pure Oyster, Handcross Butchers and South Coast Fish. Their seasonal menus are pitched just right for the time of year. Lighter meals, like the delicious Tiger prawn and couscous bake with roasted vegetables, give way to hearty stews as the seasons change and the pub is also offering a traditional Christmas menu throughout the festive season. The pub’s loyalty scheme offers another enticement to keep the regulars coming back. Members can collect points and receive special offers (and handy

reminders) for special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries. All in all, The Greets meets Duncan and Natalie’s mission – to provide good food, good service and the right atmosphere.

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A culinary

masterpiece What’s it like to have the produce from the UK’s largest lowland organic farm at your disposal when creating menu’s for some of the most discerning palettes in the world? Fine Editor, Catherine Ross met Mark Forman, Executive Head Chef at the Goodwood Hotel.

here are many people who are passionate about food. A lot of them are chefs, many more are enthusiastic diners, but few of them have access to the kind of quality ingredients Mark Forman uses in his kitchen. He has been Executive Head Chef at the Goodwood Hotel for less than a year and admits it has been quite a learning curve, but his pride in his produce is clear. “We raise as much as we can here. We have cattle, pigs and sheep on the farm, there’s a herd of deer on the estate and we use

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the grains in our beer. Our dairy products come from our organic cows, so we have our own milk, butter, cream and cheeses. “To be able to work so closely with the farm and the Goodwood butchers means that we’re able to constantly create menus that use the best produce available, when it’s available. It’s a real privilege.” It’s essential that Mark and his team get it right. Events at Goodwood – including the Festival of Speed and the Goodwood revival – attract crowds from all over the

world. Even on a standard Friday night in October, it’s clear that diners at the Richmond Arms (the Goodwood Hotel’s restaurant) are a discerning crowd. The restaurant has an almost churchlike atmosphere, with the congregation worshiping at the altar of fine dining. The reverence for the organically reared food seems entirely appropriate. Fortunately for me, Mark invited me to sample the menu. His team’s commitment to excellent food is clear in every morsel

that came out of the kitchen. The menu is broad and makes good use of the ingredients available. Pork belly and crab starters are followed by lamb and cod main courses. The lamb is so tasty and tender my dining companion and I quickly declare it “the best lamb we’ve ever tasted”. The cod is dense and meaty, a far cry from the dry, flaky white fish the average Brit has come to associate with our national dish. The delicate flavours and varied textures make the dish a real treat. As surely as the seasons must change,

so dessert follows our main courses. The lemon posset is light, creamy and zesty, a welcome foil to the hearty lamb. The chocolate mousse with salted peanuts is richly indulgent and velvety smooth. This Christmas, is the perfect time to treat yourself to a little Goodwood-style indulgence. The Richmond Arms is serving Christmas lunch and dinner throughout December. Guests can choose to dine on either two or three courses of exquisitely prepared seasonal ingredients in the cosy surroundings. Friday evening guests can

also enjoy light festive entertainment. On Christmas day The Richmond Arms opens its doors to non-resident guests for the first time. Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch without the stress of preparation or the hassle of washing-up. Treat your family to a mouth-watering meal of estatereared ingredients from Goodwood Home Farm and other local suppliers in the most beautiful of countryside settings. To book visit www.goodwood.com or Tel: 01243 927087.

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In the If you typically associate pink wine with balmy summer evenings spent in the late evening sun, you may want to rethink. There’s absolutely no good reason why a glass of rosé can’t make a wonderful winter tipple too. The Kennels at Goodwood invited Fine along to a sophisticated evening of organic rosé wine tasting with local wine expert and owner of Mason & Mason Wines, Nick Mason. 72 | fine

e arrived at The Kennels, Goodwood Estate’s private Members’ clubhouse, on a drizzly autumn night for an elegant evening of organic rosé wine tasting. The clubhouse itself is a characterful building that’s steeped in history having originally being built to house the Duke of Richmond’s hunting hounds in 1757. Today, The Kennels has been beautifully refurbished into the base for all of Goodwood’s Members and continues to play a central part to the iconic Estate. We were immediately whisked upstairs to the charming library to begin our evening where we were greeted with delicious canapés and a welcoming glass of sparkling rosé. If at first wine tasting seems a little daunting, rest assured it was a highly enjoyable experience.

It works well outside of summer and with a huge array of dishes from a Rib of Beef to basic nibbles

The cosy and comfortable surroundings of the library created an intimate atmosphere. In total the event had over 20 spectators and wine enthusiasts, some were novices there for fun, and others were sharing their own expertise on each wine. Our wine expert, Nick Mason, circulated the room offering pairing tips and encouraging us to delve into the depths of our tipples.

Nick is incredibly passionate about organic rosé wines, when introducing the evening to the group he said, “I wanted to bring a range of wines to demonstrate the versatility of rosé, something I’ve championed since the early 1990’s; it works well outside of summer and with a huge array of dishes from a Rib of Beef to basic nibbles.”

variety Manzoni Rosso, it has a distinctive honeycomb character and real depth of flavour. It’s a step up in intensity and provided a welcome change from the Proseccos that we all seem to be enjoying at the moment. The Spanish Rioja, Rosado Palido “Quinto Arrio”, paired with spicy chorizo canapés really helped complement the rosé notes. This new style of Rioja is pale and delicate, delightfully pink with fresh, light fruit, leaving you with a fantastic lip-smacking consistency when you taste it. Another one of our favourites was the New Zealand Pinot Noir-Malbec. Nobody disliked this succulent, bright-coloured wine. It had an easy, intensely fruit quality that stuck out against the rest. The last wine of the evening was the Champagne Brut, “Cuvée Rosé”- a dark acidic rosé champagne which had a reviving and calming taste that helped perk up our tiring palates as we were left to enjoy the rest of our fizz in the decadent library. To find out how to become a Social Member at The Kennels or to view upcoming events visit www.goodwood. com/kennels or phone 01243 755 132. To see more about the wines tasted, visit www.masonandmasonwines.com

Eight rosés were tried and tasted throughout the night ranging from sought after regions in Southern France right across the world to New Zealand. One of our stand-out favourites was the Italian sparkling Rosato Spumante “Vitae”. It left a great impression on everyone in the room. Made from the rare

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The Grape

Harvest Pinot Noir is tipped to be the nation’s new favourite wine as changeable British weather delivers a bumper harvest for English Vineyards. Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex is at the forefront of growing this popular grape.

or the first time in the UK, sales of red wine have overtaken white wine and we’re spending more on still wines that sparkling. Already considered to be the finest grapes in the world, Pinot Noir is expected to be the nation’s new favourite wine this October and throughout 2016. Historically the UK has been a nation of white grape drinkers with favourites including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. For the first year, sales of red wine have over taken white. This is also being seen in one of England’s wine estates. Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex has noticed the same trend with their own wine sales, reporting a 100% increase in Pinot Noir sales. Supermarkets across the UK are also seeing a growing trend for red wine and Pinot Noir is increasing in popularity. Becky Hull MW, English & Welsh Wine Buyer

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at Waitrose said: “Sam Linter at Bolney Estate continues to triumph, making truly exceptional English wines. The Bolney Estate Pinot Noir has been a great favourite in our range for many years. Sales have increased 600% in the last year alone and the 2014 vintage is tasting really well, with ripe cherry fruit flavours and a warm, spicy finish. We’re looking forward to welcoming the 2015 to our shelves in due course, and sharing it with our customers.” As the English wine harvest gets underway and continues throughout October, some producers are predicting an excellent volume of grapes this year. For the English Family Vineyard, Bolney Wine Estate, this will prove crucial to keep up with the growing demand for the Pinot Noir.

As the English wine harvest gets underway and continues throughout October, some producers are predicting an excellent volume of grapes this year.

Sam Linter, MD and head wine maker at Bolney Wine Estate explains: ‘At Bolney, our early ripening Pinot Noir flowers about 2 weeks earlier and subsequently the verasion (onset of ripening) was earlier. The growing season got off to a great start and despite the frost in March we did have a lot of warmth and sunshine. The very hot weather around Wimbledon was great for flowering and the sun ripened the wood which had benefits later on in the growing season.” As well as having particularly elegant fruit flavours, wine drinkers are moving to an English Pinot Noir as it is a lighter style of red wine and therefore offers a middle ground for traditionally white wine drinkers. On the palate Pinot Noir is light, delicate and sophisticated. The thin grape skins result in a lighter style or red that can be served chilled depending on personal preference. Pinot Noir is a red wine grape, though it can also be used in rosé wines, Champagne, most English sparkling wine and even some white wine. The wine is a fantastic example of a cool climate pinot. Fragrant, well balanced, medium bodied wine full of red cherry flavours and hints of oak.

Chief Executive of the WSTA Miles Beale said: “It is great news that this year’s harvest is expected to produce a bumper crop of Pinot Noir – already the second most grown grape in the UK.

Not only is it used to create great red wine, it is also a critical ingredient for English sparkling wines, which are gaining an international reputation and are fast becoming one of the UK’s export success stories.” Julia Trustram Eve, Marketing Director of English Wine Producers said: “English premium still wines are increasing in popularity as the discerning wine drinker appreciates the quality and unique tastes. Some of our wine estates are producing more still wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay rather than just using them for sparkling wine production.” To keep up with increased demand for its quality English wine, Bolney Wine Estate will be using a state of the art press which will increase production five times over than that of its previous press. The family run business has had a great 2015 after its Pinot Gris wine was chosen to be the first English wine to be served at Wimbledon. The Pinot Gris was also served on first class British Airways flights this summer.

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An American Odyssey The Surrey Hills don’t have much in common with America’s Wild West. Mary Phillips saddled up and moved out to see some of the USA’s most spectacular vistas.

woke up early to witness one of nature’s greatest shows... a Grand Canyon sunrise. It was well worth setting the alarm, because the image will stay with me forever. This was just one of the many highlights of my Tauck tour of America’s Canyonlands, an eight-day trip taking in three of the great national parks of the American West – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion. What made the trip so extraordinary was that we were always in the perfect spot to enjoy the scenic drama, including staying in lodges right inside the parks. I’d heard it was hard to get a lodge reservation by yourself and my local travel agent told me Tauck were the real experts as they’ve been doing these trips for 90 years. If you’ve never visited a national park before, next year is a great time to go, as the national parks celebrate their centenary. They’ve been described as “America’s best idea,” and they certainly live up to that. My tour started with a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North – one of the south west’s finest.

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Immediately I felt relaxed and at home with my travel companions. The first day got off to an exciting start in Sedona, home to the red rock formations, with whimsical names like Mittens and Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows. It’s an intriguing town and our tour director explained that it was shaped by a variety of residents, from early settlers and cowboys, to artists and Hollywood celebrities. Then it was on to the Grand Canyon National Park, winding en route through Oak Creek Canyon, and dinner at a fantastic restaurant perched high up on the edge of the canyon. Next day we explored the canyon rim and Canyon Village, experiencing the rugged landscape’s vast grandeur and ever-changing colours as the sun climbed in the sky. That night, a true highlight – a private Lake Powell river cruise aboard the Canyon Princess, our sleek doubledecked yacht. The following morning we were soaring above the 186-mile lake on a 45-minute flight-seeing trip, with Rainbow Bridge below us, the world’s largest natural arch. Later, on a private cruise,

If you’ve never visited a national park before, next year is a great time to go, as the national parks celebrate their centenary. Antelope Canyon came into view, one of the incredible sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation, hidden to most visitors. Again, the beams of reflected sunlight put on an impressive show. Day five began with a float trip on the muddy waters of the Colorado River. We passed through Glen Canyon and later drove to Bryce Canyon National Park, a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted formations that look like fairy castles. Our stopover that night was in the heart of the national park, nestling in the towering ponderosa pine forest. Time to set the alarm again and throw

open the lodge window to catch another amazing dawn, as the sunlight began its journey across the canyon. After lunch we visited Zion National Park with its 3,000-foot-high palisades stretching above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. That night we had the park to ourselves, staying in the Zion Lodge, the park’s only hotel accommodation. Zion means a place of peace and refuge. And that’s exactly what we found. After a morning exploring, we’re in for a culture shock: Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps. We stay at the Four Seasons Hotel, with its easy access to the famed “Strip” – a four-mile stretch of casinos and holiday resorts. Our farewell reception and dinner come round all too soon. It’s time to swap memories and promise to keep in touch with new-found friends. Our return home was as hassle-free as our arrival, thanks to Tauck’s impeccable organisation.

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Home from Farlington School opened its new junior boarding house, Fishponds, in September. Headmistress Louise Higson told Fine about the event.

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overnors, parents, teachers, current students and alumnae gathered for the official opening of the Fishponds boarding house building on 25 September. Louise Higson, Farlington School’s Headmistress, welcomed guests and arranged tours for girls from years four to eight and their families. The self-contained boarding house has a kitchen, living room and facilities for 12 boarders ranging in age from eight to 13 with a residential housemistress. The official opening ceremony was carried out by former boarder, Londy Tang, who cut the ribbon to declare the boarding house officially open. Londy was a full boarder at Farlington from 2000 to 2008. She described her happy memories of her life at Farlington and the positive experiences she had there. Headmistress, Louise Higson said: “I am delighted so many people could attend the opening. Our team has worked exceptionally hard to provide this high standard of accommodation for our Boarders.

Emily White, Fishponds Assistant Housemistress, Deborah Roberts-Barter, Head of Boarding, Londy Tang, Louise Higson, Headmistress, Juliet Seldon, Fishponds Housemistress

“This new Boarding House will allow us to extend our boarding provision to give a dedicated living area for our younger Boarders, enabling us to provide a homeaway-from-home atmosphere. “We are keen that girls have the chance to experience boarding and so we will be offering ‘Taster Evenings’ as well as

full, weekly and flexi-boarding options. Fishponds’ is beautifully situated within our grounds and is the perfect boarding location. I am sure our British and international Boarders will be very happy here.” For more details, visit www. farlingtonschool.net

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The man with the

golden fund To coincide with the release of the latest Bond film, Spectre, Brewin Dolphin – one of the UK’s leading providers of discretionary wealth management and financial planning – consider the kind of retirement James Bond would have.

pectre is the 24th film outing for James Bond. In the films, the urbane agent is always the same age but what if 007 had got older? The first of Ian Fleming’s books featuring Bond, Casino Royale, was published in 1953 so it is 62 years old this year. If Bond had followed suit, he would now be making plans for his retirement.

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Clark says that, for Bond as for anyone else, the first steps in developing a financial plan for retirement is to find out what he wants to do in his retirement – his family, lifestyle needs and his motivation. Then, he will assess his financial circumstances to see how that balances against his requirements. A useful technique is to build a time line to establish the period of greatest financial needs. Bond may want to make the most of his early years of retirement to travel the world, or build a collection of classic Aston Martins while he is still young enough to enjoy it. That could mean taking more of his retirement income up front in the expectation that his needs will reduce later in retirement.

WHAT IF MISS MONEYPENNY HAD BECOME MRS BOND? On the other hand, he may have had enough of foreign travel during his career and prefer to retire to a quiet life in the Scottish highlands, spending his savings on providing for the children and grandchildren who may have sprung from his many romantic liaisons. Whichever he chooses, his financial adviser will be able to suggest an appropriate structure.

As a high earner, he may well have been saving into a private pension and using his annual ISA allowance so he could have a decent portfolio to fund his retirement. Clark says that Bond should make full use of the pension freedoms introduced in April, which give greater flexibility on how pension benefits can be taken as well as potential Inheritance Tax exemptions when he dies. He could, therefore, draw tax-free income from his ISA portfolio while keeping funds in his private pension to either use later in his retirement, when his tax rate may be lower, or to pass on to his dependants, potentially free of tax.

MAYBE 007 NEEDS A FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WHEN HIS LICENCE TO KILL EXPIRES

Bond may want to make the most of his early years of retirement to travel the world, or build a collection of classic Aston Martins while he is still young enough to enjoy it. As one of the longest-serving employees of MI6, or the Secret Intelligence Service as it is now known, Bond is fortunate to have a civil service pension, based on his final salary and rising in line with inflation, for the rest of his life and with a tax-free lump sum available on the day he retires. While he has a different on-screen partner in each of the films, if he had settled down with Miss Moneypenny behind the scenes, she would be entitled to a proportion of his pension should she survive him.

Estate planning would be a core part of the initial discussions: would Bond want to spend his money before his death, or is he keen to pass on his wealth to his children? How would he benefit from the changes to Inheritance Tax rules on the family house, where the tax-exempt threshold will increase to £500, 000 by 2020? Would his estate still be large enough to have a potential IHT liability and, if so, would he want to mitigate that through setting up a trust, so that he can monitor the spending of his beneficiaries, or is he happy to give money away with the aim of using the exemption for gifts made more than seven years before death? Alternatively, should he insure against the IHT bill through a whole of life policy, or use any excess income to make regular payments for school fees or university costs or to fund mortgage payments for his grandchildren, which again should be tax free?

from which he can take 5% of the original capital out every year, on which the tax will be deferred. He may have become so accustomed to warmer countries that he will decide to retire abroad, in which case Clark would make sure that he consults a local tax specialist to supplement her own financial advice. “The most important thing is to find out what Mr Bond wants to do with his money so I can then structure his finances to accommodate this using a bespoke solution rather than a one size fits all approach,” Clark concluded. Find out how our proven financial planning service could make a difference to your retirement. Learn more about how the team at Brewin Dolphin in Reigate can help, call us on 01737 223722. The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Any tax allowances or thresholds mentioned are based on personal circumstances and current legislation, which are subject to change. No investment is suitable in all cases and if you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact us. The opinions expressed in this document are not necessarily the views held throughout Brewin Dolphin Ltd.

If his income is high enough to push into the highest tax bracket, he may benefit from buying an offshore, or onshore bond,

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Of Limited Knowledge

The significant protections and tax benefits to micro-businesses and the self employed of operating as a limited liability company are at risk if the directors don’t know and fulfil their duties. Richard O’Sullivan of 1215 Chambers explains. WHAT IS A COMPANY? A silly question? We are often surprised by the number of directors of even larger firms who don’t recognise the division between themselves and their companies. A company is not the director; a company is itself a separate “Legal Person”. The Directors are in charge, but have to act in the company’s best interests like the parent of a child. This separation is why the personal liability of diligent directors is limited if the company fails.

DIRECTORS’ DUTIES As well as ensuring the company keeps proper records, complies with the law and files true and fair accounts, directors must follow the articles of association and act in the company’s best interests. This means using their skills, experience and judgement to make decisions that benefit the company, even where that does not benefit themselves. If a director will benefit personally from such a decision, they must ensure no conflict of interests arises and notify the other shareholders of this. Acting in the company’s best interests is not the same as having permission to act. A director may, for example, have the permission of the board to offer a guarantee from the company for a loan to another company (of which the director is also director) or individual (herself or another) but it may not be in the company’s interest to give the guarantee. If the action isn’t in the company’s best interest in the opinion of that director then the permission is irrelevant and they should not act. In practical terms directors, even of single shareholder/ director companies should keep a record of any benefit they see in

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any transaction the company undertakes, and note that they have authority to take that action. In larger companies, such personal benefit should be discussed and recorded at a meeting. This is true of every company involved in the transaction in which the director has an interest.

ENTERING CONTRACTS The general rule is that a contract is between the people who have signed it. A company, as a legal person, can enter a contract, but obviously cannot sign for itself so it usually falls to the director to sign as agent. It is important then, that the Director does not inadvertently sign on his own behalf and assume liability for the contract. So: • The Contract needs to make clear that the person signing is a director of the company and clearly identify the company; and/or • There should be clear evidence that both parties knew the signature was for the company. It is clearly safer to have contract make the matter clear than to have to argue what each party knew on the evidence. In practice this means: • A contract which has beneath the signature “A.N Other, Director of A.N Others Ltd” will be signed by the director on behalf of A.N.Others Ltd; • An error doesn’t necessarily invalidate this, so long as it remains clear who the contract is with, for example if the wording was “A N Other, Director of A.N Otherwise Ltd” and A.N. Otherwise Ltd does not exist but A N Other does and the signature is from a director of the company that exists that would be a

contract with the company that exists; • In the example in 2 if A.N. Otherwise Ltd also existed then the contract would be with them (unless both parties knew it was a mistake). Where the companies operate as part of a group any court might need substantial evidence of the interactions between the parties in the time leading up to the contract to establish who the contract is between; • Where the contract is entered into on the basis of an exchange of letters or emails then so long as the correspondence states the company registered office and company number and place of registration the contract will be with the company; • It is also possible for the contract itself to make clear, perhaps by reference to the trading name of the company in the body of the contract, that the contract is with the company but there would need to be some evidence of the fact that both parties knew the contract would be with a limited company.

DISTANCE & ONLINE A company’s website needs to contain the following information: • Its registered name (not just the trading style); • An email address; • The Registered office address; • Any VAT number. Distance and Online selling are both regulated and have specific requirements for traders and companies but a good basic overview is available at: https://www. gov.uk/online-and-distance-selling-forbusinesses/overview .

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