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Local Life & Events History In Henley Big Names In Chorleywood Art On The River Kop Hill Climb Roald Dahl Museum

Summer Features Last Night Of The Proms Toys Are Back Nfl On The Street Kate Moss – The Collection The Design Festival Shop ‘Til You Drop On Your Bike The Xhibitionist Brooches Are Back The Royal Baby

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what’s on ASHRIDGE AUTUMN TRAIL

Join us for a seasonal Family Trail around the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Answer questions along the way and earn your reward! 10am-4pm, £1, just turn up Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted Herts HP4 1LT Sunday 1 Sep 2013 to Thursday 31 Oct 2013 www.nationaltrust.org.uk BIKEFEST

Foot on pedals, hands on grips, bum on saddles fun for all the family - with help to get started and improve cycling skills for all ages. Cycle training & information, cycle buy and sell, repairs, taster rides, local bike shops, and stuﬀ to try and buy 2-4.30pm Sunday 22 Sept Canal Fields car-park, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire Sunday 22 Sep 2013 www.transitionberkhamsted.or g.uk

accompanying adult. The sessions run from 2pm-4.30pm (no booking required). This summer’s sessions are: • 31st July - Create a bunch of paper flowers or a miniature herb garden • 7th August - Make a candle holder or pot decorated with lace patterns • 14th August - Make a train, bus or carriage using recycled materials • 21st August - Find out about Tudor Amersham and make a decorated herb bag to take home. • 28th August Explore the museum’s collection of toys and make a Victorian peg doll or optical toy. Each create session costs £1 per child on top of the £2 entry charge per accompanying adult. The sessions run from 2pm-4.30pm (no booking required). Amersham Museum, 49 High Street, Amersham, Bucks Buckinghamshire HP7 0DP Sun 1 Sep, Wed 4 Sep Contact telephone: 01494 723700 www.amershammuseum.org

CHILTERNS FESTIVAL

Come along to our annual festival to celebrate the diﬀerent crafts, industries and wildlife associated with the Chilterns countryside. Enjoy a day of mouth-watering local produce stalls, fascinating craft displays, forestry demonstrations and children's activities in the meadow behind the Visitor Centre. 10am-4pm, £4, Children free, just turn up Meadleys Meadow next to Ashridge Visitor Centre Hertfordshire HP4 1LT Sunday 15 Sep 2013 CREATE! AT AMERSHAM MUSEUM

Have fun and make something wonderful to take home in one of our Wednesday Create! craft sessions. Each create session costs £1 per child on top of the £2 entry charge per 10

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BABY & CHILDREN’S MARKET - LITTLE CHALFONT

**Open for Stall Bookings** Where: Dr Challoner's High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB Doors open 1pm-3pm Great brands at bargain prices from birth to 8 years all under one roof ! We also have a number of local and national businesses, showcasing and selling their unique products and services Plenty of free parking Entrance only £1 for Adults, Free for Children Baby & Children’s Markets UK provide a great opportunity for parents to buy and sell excellent quality pre-loved and new goods. WHY NOT BOOK A STALL! Pre-loved stalls £15 Business stalls £25 You take 100% profit on the day! TO BOOK A STALL or for more

information please email jophillips@babyandchildrensm arket.co.uk Dr Challoner’s High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont Buckinghamshire HP7 9QB Sunday 15 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 07837 940254 www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk THE MAVERICKS PRESENT - VIRUS: A NEW STRAIN A YOUTH PRODUCTION)

A group of children on a school trip find themselves stranded at a remote hotel after their mini bus breaks down. The hotels owners welcome in the children and teachers and oﬀer them shelter until they are able to continue their journey. The bickering and general teasing between the children is brought to a sudden end, when a disheveled scientist bursts into the hotel and tells them that they are trapped in the middle of a quarantine zone. The play has great characters, lots of laughs and a few bits that might make you jump. If you are of a nervous disposition or under 12, bring a cushion. www.themavericks.org.uk 7:30pm on Saturday 7th and 14th September. Tickets are £5, and senior citizens get in free! The Beacon Centre, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1RJ Saturday 7 Sep 2013, Sat 14 Sep www.themavericks.org.uk SATURDAY SPECIAL BACK TO SKOOL SALSA PARTY AT LOUDWATER SALSA CLUB, BUCKS -14TH SEPTEMBERL 2013

Loudwater Salsa Club, The Royal British Legion, Queensmead Road, Loudwater, Bucks HP109TZ Bachatango Class and show by Marosh and Kristina Guest DJ Jazzy J & Tuli, playing latest Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Cha

Cha DATE: SATURDAY 14th September 2013 OPEN: 7:30 – 2:00am Usually 200 + dancers Come alone or with a group of friends. No need to book. Friendly and experienced teachers. Social Club dancing all night till 2 am £10 Entry all night £10 Entry all night For quick, easy online booking and payment see www.incognitodance.com, email jeﬀ.mambo@gmail.com or call 07831715368 The Royal British Legion, Queensmead Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP10 9TZ Saturday 14 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 07831715368 www.incognitodance.com NEARLY NEW SALE

Baby/Kids Nearly New Sale Fantastic bargains to be had! Mothers to be and parents can pick up a bargain at our sale. Items include high chairs, buggies, toys, books, clothes and more ……… Lots of Nearly new stalls and small businesses. Free baby goodies to give away. Stalls available at £12.00 each. If interested pleaseemail mamafifisales@hotmail.co.uk 10 am - 12.30 pm £1.00 entry per adult. Children get in free. A donation from each entry fee given to Action For Kids. With each entry a raffle ticket given for the FREE RAFFLE. Lots of lovely prizes. Raffle drawn at 12.00 noon. Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1DD. Sunday 22 September. CHALFONT ST GILES SHOW

The Chalfont St Giles Show is back again! This year with the theme of Stage and Screen. The infamous show takes place on Saturday 8th September, on Stone & Silsden Meadows in the heart of the village. The line-up includes - 'On the edge' Action Stunt Show - A barrel load of 'don't try this at home moments revealing how professionals risk their necks to movie magic, Haurel and

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Lardy - Laurel and Hardy lookalikes, Bernie Bennet - a dizzying low wire act, Calvero - the award winning Charlie Chaplin look-alike, Spider Mountain - new climbing experince, The Falconry Center - beautiful birds of prey, Premier Rides - ever popular exciting rides. We're inviting everyone to come to the village green at 11am, dress as you favorite stage, screen or TV character to enter our fancy dress competition! Adults - £5 (On the day) Adults - £3 (In advance from Village shops) Seniors and Juniors (5-17) - £2 (On the day and in advance) Under - 5s Free Note - Free Parking in Mill Lane (Follow the Signs) Stone & Silsden Meadows, Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4QF Saturday 7 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 07767 444223 www.csgshow.org MARLOW TOWN HISTORY WALK

A leisurely walk through the historic centre of this ancient and attractive riverside town guided by members of the Marlow Society. The walk will take approximately 2 hours. No booking required. Adults £2.50. Children under 16 free. Walk starts from Liston Hall, Chapel Street at 2.30pm. More information from Tel: 01628 482754. Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1DD. Sunday 22 Sep 2013 www.marlowsociety.org.uk COOKHAM DEAN VILLAGE FETE

The day will start at 1pm with food available for your lunch. There will be music and also liquid refreshment at the Kaffirs beer tent. It will be the traditional village fete with plenty of entertainment. In addition, there will be numerous commercial and charity stalls and attractions for all the family. And many other activities besides. There is a Flower and Produce Show open to all who want to exhibit.

Start at 1pm until 4.45pm The Old Cricket Common, Cookham Dean Berkshire Saturday 14 Sep 2013 WALKING FOR MILES

A choice of three walks along the Thames and over Marsh Lock. All to raise money for the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre, The six mile stroll is as far as Hambledon Lock. The Six mile stroll takes you to Aston and The Marsh lock 1.5 mile is ideal for wheelchair users. After your walk you will receive a goody bag and can enter the museum half price. 9.30 am Half marathon £13.00 Six mile Stroll £10.00 Marsh Lock walk £5.00. All 3 walks £2.50 for children. We also ask for a donation if possible of £20.00 . River and Rowing Museum henley Oxfordshire RG9 1BF Sunday 15 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 01189016000 www.bmstc.org/events GREYS COURT

Heritage Open Day: Soak up the atmosphere of a real family home and stroll around its enchanting gardens. This picturesque 16th century mansion and tranquil gardens were home to the Brunner family until recent years. The house exudes a welcoming atmosphere, with a well-stocked kitchen and homely living rooms. The series of walled gardens is a colourful patchwork of interest set amid medieval ruins. Other buildings from earlier eras include the Great Tower from the 12th century and a rare Tudor donkey wheel, in use until the early 20th century. Children's trails and Family Guide. Sat 14 Sep:Gardens and Tea room 1100-1700; House 1300-1600. Free Entry. For more information and last-minute updates, please visit the Heritage Open Days website Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 4PG Saturday 14 Sep 2013

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BLAZE

OF GLORY THE RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM IS SET ABLAZE WITH HISTORY WITH A NEW 200-YEAR SHOWCASE OF THE ROWING BLAZER

eorge Eddy visits Blaze of Glory - a new exhibition, running until May 2014, revealing the history of the rowing blazer at Henley on Thames’ River & Rowing Museum as part of its exciting summer programme. The rowing blazer – it does not spring to mind as the most interesting of topics. However, once you scratch the surface of the history of these colourful jackets, their everyday impracticalities fade away and their intrinsic symbolic legacies come to the fore. The River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames has revealed a forgotten story of the rowing blazer, and how it has transformed from being a glorified windcheater to a psychedelic and prestigious item of clothing, celebrating the prowess of sportsmen and their clubs, not just from Henley, but worldwide. The exhibition traces the origins of the word ‘blazer’. There are many diﬀerent theories explored, but the most popular is a report in 1952 by The Times, describing the vivid scarlet-red flannel coats of the Lady Margaret Boat Club as setting the Thames ‘ablaze’. The Museum has a rare and original example of one of these fiery blazers on display, illustrating its importance as the genesis of this term, which subsequently entered Victorian popular culture in the heydays of British summers on the river. There are also rare and

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unique images of blazers, as the height of summer fashion from the mid 1800s, tracing the development of these garments and provide a window into Thames life nearly 200 years ago. The exhibition also houses

one of only 10 blazers, loaned by 1992 gold medallist Jonny Searle, that was made from curtains at Hampton School to celebrate their record-breaking eight in The exhibition looks at how the rowing blazer evolved from the livery of royal watermen and the uniforms belonging to crews of ceremonial barges, to become the celebrated garments of competitive sportsman. It tells the story of the first Oxford and Cambridge boat race in 1829, and how the

coveted Oxbridge ‘Blue’ is the manifestation of the blazers both teams wore when they competed against each other. This exhibition is part of an exciting and extensive summer activity and events programme for both children and adults alike. ‘Blaze of Glory’ runs until May 2014 on The Rowing Wall

at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames, RG9 1BF. For more information go to: www.rrm.co.uk To find out more visit rrm.com and follow @River_Rowing on twitter for latest news and updates. The Museum, terrace café and shop are open every day from 10am - 5.30pm.

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ou may have dined at one of his seafood restaurants, or followed his recent TV gastronomic adventures in India or Germany, or perhaps you’ve bought cakes from his patisserie, fish and chips from his chippie, cheese from his deli or had lessons at his cookery school. Or maybe you’ve just cooked a recipe from one of his 22 books. Rick Stein is everywhere. And now he is heading our way. On 16th September Rick Stein will be coming to Chorleywood to talk about his memoir, Under a Mackerel Sky Rick Stein first appeared on our TV screens in an episode of Floyd on Fish in 1985 and since then he has become a star both here and in Australia, where he co-owns yet another restaurant. In Padstow, Cornwall where he has lived since 1965, he has four acclaimed restaurants and a host of other businesses. He employs approximately 450 people and his impact on the local economy is such that it has been nicknamed Padstein. Stein’s autobiography should make for fascinating reading, as he has experienced tremendous personal highs and lows. At the age of 18 he suﬀered the trauma of losing his father- who tragically took his own life after suﬀering from bipolar disorder. Having flunked at school he decided to return to academia as a mature student and was awarded an English degree from

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Oxford University in 1971. After graduating he returned to Padstow and opened a quayside nightclub with a friend. However, the club was closed down by the police, mainly due to frequent brawls with local fishermen. Facing bankruptcy Stein realised the premises still retained a restaurant licence so they opened a bistro in another part of the building. The rest, as they say, is history. Stein will be talking about his autobiography, Under a Mackerel Sky, (published on the 12th September), at the Memorial

Hall at 7.30. Hot on Stein’s heels is a visit from another fascinating personality, award winning novelist Maggie O Farrell. On the 18th September, O’ Farrell will take the floor at the Memorial Hall to talk about her brilliant new book, Instructions for a Heatwave. The story is set in London in July 1976, when Britain baked and water had to be drawn from standpipes. Robert Riordan tells his wife Gretta that he’s going round the corner to buy a newspaper. He doesn’t come back. The search for Robert brings Gretta’s children back home, each with a diﬀerent idea as to where their father might have gone. Little do they know that their mother holds the secret. Instructions for a Heatwave is O’ Farrell sixth novel and her last book, The Hand that First Held Mine, won the 2010 Costa novel award. She was born in Northern Ireland but grew up in Wales and Scotland. At the age of eight she missed a year of school due to a

viral infection, an event that she subsequently wrote about in The Distance Between Us. A former journalist, O’ Farrell is married to the novelist William Sutcliﬀe whom she met at Cambridge They live in Edinburgh with their two children. Tickets for both Rick Stein and Maggie O Farrell are available from Chorleywood Bookshop. 01923283566.

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Setting New Standards Centurion Club near St Albans opened on July 1st and is already being lauded as one of the finest inland courses in the whole of England. BY COLIN CALLANDER, FORMER EDITOR OF GOLF MONTHLY he Club is owned by an Anglo-Dutch quartet comprising Chairman, Graham Wildish, Managing Director, Scott Evans along with Bert Pronk and André Hendriks and they have spared nothing in their desire to create a private members’ Club of unrivalled quality.

The Club’s 7,084-yard par-72 course is jointly designed by Scott Evans and Simon Gidman, a past president of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects. They have succeeded in crafting a modern masterpiece which is destined for a place near the top of the GB & I course ratings. There are a number of things which standout at The Centurion Club and the first is the majestic piece of land the course is built on. It is both picturesque and undulating and the mounds that separate many of the holes will make marvellous vantage points if ever the owners decide to host a top Tour event. The A1 creeping bent grass greens are already in immaculate condition and are sufficiently contoured to make pitching and putting challenging without becoming a chore. It is a course which provides options for the thinking man’s golfer and also enables a player to use every club in the bag. Most courses have a single signature hole but The Centurion Club is spoilt for choice in that department. It opens and closes with spectacular par-5s and in between there is as diverse and inviting a collection of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s as can be found anywhere in the country. The course at Centurion Club can be stretched to over 7,000-yards from the CENTURION CLUB 6TH HOLE

back tees but with five sets of tees it is eminently playable for all standards which is something Gidman is keen to ensure at all the courses he builds. “Our courses are designed to be enjoyed by all golfers and not just by players who can hit the ball 240-yards through the air,” he said. “We want golfers of all abilities to enjoy the experience which is why we have worked hard to provide a variety of different strategic options. “There are many grand holes at The Centurion Club,” he added. “My own favourite might well be the long par-4 6th but it is interesting to note different people often tell you they have a different favourite hole. “The 18th is probably the most spectacular but I’d like to think it’s the sort of course where you’re likely to remember most holes long after you’ve played.” A flexible and varied design is the key to the success of the golf course in Evans opinion. “We have looked to build a course that is fun for golfers of all abilities, but also one that is a good test for the top players from the back tees. The feedback we have received so far suggests that we have achieved that and as it matures over the next few years it’s only going to get better.” Centurion Club is currently offering guided tours for prospective members. There are three categories of membership available: Senate, Centurion and Corporate. Further information about membership is available from Richard Corbett on 01442 510520.

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THAMES LANDSCAPES BY LYNDA MINTER

ater turned to colour – George Eddy talks to international artist, Lynda Minter, about her new exhibition, which opens on 7 September – 10 November at the River & Rowing Museum.

Over the years, The River & Rowing Museum has always been a great supporter of art – hosting exhibits and workshops both within its walls, as well as all along the banks of the river that surrounds it. Now, the Museum is delighted to welcome a new major selling exhibition, entitled ‘Lynda Minter - Thames Landscapes’, by London-based artist Lynda Minter. The public is invited to come and meet the artist in the Kirkham Gallery on 7, 8 and 21 September between 11am and 3pm. All the paintings, including charcoal, pen, ink and watercolour sketches, will be on sale with prices ranging from £260 to £6,000. Lynda learnt her craft at St. Martin’s School of Art, where she focused on sculpture. She does not limit herself, however, and has explored other artistic mediums, examples of which now make-up collections across the world, from London, Russia through to the USA. She initially moved into painting by experimenting with watercolours and then oils. She has honed her skill, and is now a prolific master of these disciplines. Her romantic, expressive and quintessentially English depictions highlight the essence of the River Thames through vibrant creativity and colours. Lynda is a natural artist and is justly recognised as such by her peers. Speaking to Professor Ken Howard, Royal Academy of Arts, he described Minter’s work: “Painting involves the artist in a long journey and Lynda’s work fills one with anticipation of where it will lead her next. What is sure that it will involve the heart, the head and the hand at a profound level” These qualities can certainly be seen in the selection at the Museum. With the exhibition highlighting what it is to experience 18

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the Thames in its various guises. the paintings on show document the river’s journey as well as Lynda’s impressions of it - from the rural areas with scullers in the Chilterns, to the bustling Thames of London with images of the Jubilee Pageant and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Lynda has oﬀered over 30 unique, vibrant and abstract river landscapes inspired by Turner, Constable, Soutine and de Stael which explore space, mood and light, and she explains that “[her] paintings are about space, sensation and light. I find the Thames to be a wonderful source of inspiration. I try and harness the energy that the river encompasses: the sun setting hitting the water; occasional boats and rowers making waves; or otherwise still with a little breeze. Perfect, beautiful. I am thrilled to be exhibiting a selection of these works at the River & Rowing Museum, and together we celebrate the River Thames.“ She manages to capture the ever-changing scenes on the Thames by cycling to the river with her sketchbook from her home in Fulham, and, using her bicycle as an easel, she has the freedom to note down changes in the weather, a passing boat or a rower. The awarding-winning River & Rowing Museum, recently ranked in the Top 50 Museums in the world by The Times, announced record visitor numbers last year and looks set for another exciting year of exhibitions, workshops and activities with a jam-packed summer programme for the whole family. ‘Lynda Minter - Thames Landscapes’ runs from 7 September – 10 November 2013, in the Kirkham Gallery at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames, RG9 1BF. For more information go to: www.rrm.co.uk To find out more visit rrm.com and follow @River_Rowing on twitter for latest news and updates. The Museum, terrace café and shop are open every day from 10am - 5.30pm.

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BRITISH ICONS in action at KOP HILL THIS KOP HILL CLIMB (SEPTEMBER 21-22) WILL BE CELEBRATING THIS YEAR’S EVENT WITH SOME OF MOTORSPORT’S MOST RECOGNISABLE ICONS.

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he world recording breaking Napier-Railton one of the most famous names in motorsport history will be attending this year’s Kop Hill Climb courtesy of the Brooklands Museum. John Cobb commissioned the Napier-Railton to be built by Thomson and Taylor based at the Brooklands Track in 1933 to break world speed records and by 1935 it became the fastest vehicle to lap Brooklands Outer Circuit at 143.44 mph, a record never beaten. The Napier-Railton encapsulated the spirit of the era, an era when Speed was King and records fell in its wake. It took big engines to deliver the pace to take records and few come larger or more famous than the Napier-Railtons 24 litre, twelve cylinder Napier ‘Lion’ aero engine, 502 bhp behemoth. Static, the gleaming Napier-Railton is enough to captivate such is its pull, but Kop Hill seeks to enthral, so spectators will be treated to the sight and raucous sound of this legend in action as it takes to the famous hill over the weekend in a titanic legend vs. legend battle. The Kop Hill Climbs grassroots atmosphere mean spectators will be extremely close to the action and while the run will no doubt be quick the memories will last a lifetime! The Napier will be in very good company as many of motorsports most famous sporting marques and special cars will gather at his years Kop Hill Climb in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, including the legendary Blower Bentley, the brainchild of famous pre-war racer Sir Henry Birkin, courtesy of the Beaulieu Museum. W.O. Bentley built his first sports car, a 3 litre, in 1919. The successor to this early model was the 4½ Litre which was developed into the famous supercharged, or Blower, model. Bentley himself disapproved of supercharging and the blown cars were largely

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developed by Bentley racing driver Sir Henry Birkin. The supercharged version did not have a particularly successful competition record, despite un-blown Bentleys having won the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in 1924, 1927, 1928 and 1929, but it did make one exceptionally fine road car. The supercharger used on the Bentley was the design of engineer Amherst Villiers a great personal friend of author Ian Fleming. Perhaps that is why in Fleming’s original novels Casino Royale, Live and Let Die and Moonraker James Bond drove a battleship grey 4½ Litre Blower Bentley! Next up is the famous ex-Lord Howe racing Talbot, GO 54, part of the legendary 1930’s ‘GO’ team now the only complete surviving pre-war race team. GO 54 will open each days hill climb proceedings waved oﬀ by none other than the current Lord Howe with Lady Howe, a Kop Hill Climb Patron, proudly taking the passenger seat. The Talbot team enjoyed huge success, at home on the Brooklands Track, in the Alpine Trials, and at Le Mans. The huge versatility of these four seater touring cars with their flexible 6 cylinder 3 litre cast iron engines was legendary, as was recognised by Fox and Nicholl, who reworking the Talbots each season, organised the semi-works team over this period, gradually improving the power and handling. In 1931 form, as an oﬃcial Talbot factory entry, GO 54 had won the Glacier Cup in the Alpine Trial, not dropping a single point as

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‘W.o. Bentley built his first sports car, a 3 litre, in 1919. the successor to this early model was the 4½ litre which was developed into the famous supercharged, or Blower, model.’ Humfrey Symons and Norman Garrad stormed the summits over seven gruelling days. In October, running GO 54 in stripped form, John Cobb drove the Talbot in the Brooklands 500 race. Lapping at 112 mph he secured 6th place and 2nd in class, despite having to pit, caused by his accidental closing of the radiator shutters. Remarkably, in November GO 54 raced against the Glasgow to Edinburgh train "The Flying Scotsman" as part of a wager; and won. The Kop Hill Climb (21-22 September) which donates it proceeds to local charitable causes, now in the 5th year of the Revival of the 1910-1925 events is firmly established as one of the best events for the public to witness up close motoring icons in

motion and with so much planned to see and do at this year’s Kop Hill Climb it promises to exceed last year’s 14,000 spectator attendance record. Those with families seeking something rather more light-hearted can enjoy a wide range of children’s entertainments including a climbing wall and the soapbox racers! Advanced day (£8 adult, children under 12 free) weekend (£16) and grandstand (£5) tickets for the 2013 Kop Hill Climb are available online at www.kophillclimb.info or from the local Princes Risborough Information oﬃce. AU GU ST2013 23

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Strictly Come Dancing Stars delight at Chiltern Grange The new Chiltern Grange Care Home in Stokenchurch was abuzz with excitement last week as two glamorous stars from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing paid a visit. The lovely Ola and her dance partner James Jordan lit up the impressive new care home development with a showcase of their favourite dances, engaging all with their talent, wit and charm. Invited guests, residents and staff were enthralled by the event which caused a stir in the local area, helping establish Chiltern Grange as one of the leading care homes in the UK for resident entertainment and enjoyment. This is one of a series of events held at the care home, which strives to provide the best possible resident experience through innovative activities, stylish accommodation and excellent care. Chiltern Grange is owned and run by Porthaven Care Homes, who have also established Avondale Care Home in nearby Aylesbury.

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Porthaven’s Commercial Director, Sean Kime comments…“We pride ourselves on producing a broad and interesting range of activities for our residents to enjoy, and Porthaven has been recognised by winning national awards for this!”

“TV’s Chris Packham will be joining us soon for our next event. Anyone who has pre-conceived views about care homes should get in touch with us to see how we are revolutionising care and nursing for older people.” More information about Porthaven can be found at: www.porthaven.co.uk

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COME AND CELEBRATE ROALD DAHL'S BIRTHDAY WITH US ON SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER his year we're planning a jam-packed day of special events and activities at the Museum and in Roald Dahl’s garden at Gipsy House. The Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm. Take part in swashboggling storytelling sessions, discover fantabulous facts about Roald Dahl at one of our hut talks, and be mesmerised by some marvellous magic. Visitors can also explore the village on one of the fun and fact-packed guided trails that begin at the Museum. Roald Dahl’s garden will be open from 1pm to 5pm. Visitors can peek inside the caravan that inspired Danny the Champion of the World, try out circus skills in the Meadow and explore the garden where Roald Dahl wrote his children's books. There will also be the chance to meet the Museum’s archivist and find out everything you ever wanted to know about Roald Dahl. If the weather’s good you can even enjoy a picnic in the orchard. The Museum Café will be serving delumptious treats and the Shop will be open for mischievous and magical books, gifts and pocket money toys. The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 0AL

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Dahlia Festival BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26th AUGUST 2-5pm The Dahlia Festival will be at its best with many varieties on display throughout the gardens, a visit all gardeners will enjoy! The house is steeped in history & supposed to be haunted by Henry VIII, and a favourite of Elizabeth I. You can stroll around the five acres of beautiful gardens; also visit the two mazes and our shop. Mark Garton our famous “Chocolatier” will demonstrate his expertise. Mr Topple will bring Punch & Judy to entertain the children. Free Farm Trailer rides for children. Delicious home made teas Adults House & Garden £7 - Children House & Garden £4 Adults Garden Only £5- Children Garden Only £3.50. Directions from M25 – Ext 18 – Follow A404 between Little Chalfont & Chorleywood

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Last Night of the Proms SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013- ROYAL ALBERT HALL, SW7 arin Alsop will make history at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall when she becomes the first woman to conduct the world famous final night of The Proms. Alsop conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra through a programme of both traditional and new music, threading together the many exciting themes of the 2013 Proms.

Park, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor... An array of acclaimed artists, including, will also take part (more artists will be announced in due course). The Hyde Park event is broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. Highlights of the Last Night celebrations around the country will be included as part of the live coverage on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Radio 3, while digital TV viewers can choose to watch the Royal Albert Hall.

Stars of the classical world, Nigel Kennedy and Joyce DiDonato take to the stage to perform a wide range of popular pieces including Over the Rainbow, Danny Boy, and Williams’ Lark Ascending. Described by conductor Jiri Belohlavek as “the world’s largest and most democratic musical festival”, the much-loved classical celebration now encompasses more than 100 concerts each year.

Fancy dress is an optional extra: from dinner jackets to patriotic T-shirts. Many use the occasion for an exuberant display of Britishness. Union Flags are carried and waved by the Prommers, especially during Rule, Britannia!”. Flags, balloons and party poppers are all welcomed though John Drummond famously discouraged this ‘extraneous noise’ during his tenure as Director of the Proms. Sir Henry Wood’s bust is adorned with a laurel chaplet by representatives of the Promenaders, who often wipe an imaginary bead of sweat from his forehead or make some similar gentle visual joke.

Opening with the world premiere of Anna Clyne’s Masquerade, the Last Night programme includes music by some of the season’s Anniversary composers, including Wagner and Britten, as well as featured composers Williams and Bantock, before closing with the traditional Last Night pieces. The Last Night of the Proms celebrations spill out of the Royal Albert Hall into all four nations of the UK. Each BBC Proms in the Park event has its own popular line-up of artists and presenters, and culminates in a live link-up with the Royal Albert Hall for the second half of the concert, transmitted on BBC One. Nigel Kennedy and Joseph Calleja, both of whom will have featured earlier on in the festival, will perform at BBC Proms in the Park, Hyde 28

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Toys are back at Selfridges The world’s first 3d printed dolls, a teddy bear hospital, mix-and-match Play-Doh and a £25,000 limited-edition atom car Over 2,500 product styles available from over 40 brands on the 4th Floor s part of a store-wide initiative to create the most engaging and exciting shopping environments in the world, the Toy Shop returns to Selfridges London as a permanent department, for the first time in ten years. With the same principles applied to the curation of the space as a fashion venture at Selfridges, the offer is a carefully curated edit of products with ‘toy icons’ forming the cornerstones of the range. The product mix is typified by its breadth, as some of the best-loved toys from everyone’s childhood – from My Little Pony to Thomas the Tank Engine and Scalectrix – will sit alongside the latest in learning toy innovation from V-Tech and the world’s first 3D printed dolls, Makies. The new concept is a carefully curated selection of the best products on the market, brought to life as only Selfridges can.

Barbie & Friends Ascending the escalators from the third floor into the toy shop, visitors will discover a vibrant and magical space where the world’s no.1 doll, Barbie, takes up residence with a dedicated department where children can play and interact with the only brand that allows them to imagine themselves as a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista, and a princess to a president. In the past 50 years, Barbie has established herself as one of the world’s leading fashion icons, and has been dressed by leading design talents including: Alaïa, Burberry, Comme des Garçons, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Louise Gray and Roksanda Ilincic. More than 100 million metres of fabric have gone into making her fabulous wardrobe and she has had over one billion pairs of gravity-defying shoes, including ones created by Christian Louboutin.

Erin Moscow, Head of Childrenswear and Toys at Selfridges, explains the concept for the new department: “We so often hear that department store shopping can create really cherished memories for families – we’ve taken that to heart in creating this new concept, and have thought incredibly carefully about what unforgettable toy shopping means. This offer is an authoritative and incredibly vibrant edit of what we believe to be the most covetable and exciting toys in the industry. The project has been over a year in the making, and our team have worked hard to ensure that what our visitors will find at Selfridges is put together in a way that can’t be found anywhere else.” Life-size stuffed animals, a ceiling of balloons and screenings of much-loved movies are all part of the colourful and dynamic space, which will be animated by an amazing programme of special events, brand demonstrations and pop-up concepts all year round.

Plush All things soft and cuddly, from Jellycat’s adorable animal toys to the nostalgic collections from Sylvanian Families, can be found in the Plush destination. My Little Pony introduces new friends from the Equestria Girls range – six best friends with a flair for fashion and fun. Each doll in the collection comes stylishly dressed and features her signature ‘cutie splash,’ a unique design similar to the cutie marks on their pony alter egos. Poorly teddy bears in need of TLC are invited to pay a visit to a series of ‘Bear Surgeries’ by Alice Bear, whose range of enchanting soft toys created by illustrator Rikey Austin encourage children to believe in a world where if you talk to your teddy, he just might talk back. Everyone’s favourite interactive friend, and a sell-out for Selfridges last Christmas – Furby – is one of the most anticipated launches of the year.

The new department is ranged into seven easy-to-shop ‘zones’, meaning parents and children alike can navigate the space to find their favourite collections:

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of styles which embrace creativity. Seedling’s range of do-it-yourself play sets includes the Design Your Own Superhero Cape set and The Cookie Inventor kit. Painting boards by Jeujura are ideal for budding artists.

The Garage Junior Racers will speed to the dynamic Garage zone, where over 100 options of model cars, race tracks and play-sets surround a permanent space for brand demos and racing competitions. The much-loved scale models from Nikko, including replicas of the FF Ford Mustang, sit alongside classic race tracks and model sets from Carrera. For mini F1 lovers wanting to create their own version of The Garage at home, life-size gas pumps, race flags and klaxons are available from Baghera. Even the youngest of adrenaline junkies are catered for with V-Tech’s interactive TootToot Drivers range, and no racing destination would be complete without Scalextric, whose Digital Platinum box set (£549.99) is set to be a Christmas must-have.

Character Inspired by the worlds of film and TV, this selection of figurines and play sets features the most talked-about character toys from Spiderman to the Star Wars collection from Lego. Spiderman fans can emulate his famous moves with the Mega Blast Webshooter and Hero FX Glove, whilst budding Iron Men will love the Sonic Blasting Iron Man figure. Ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the Transformers 4 movie, Optimus Prime and friends take pride of place in the concept.

Tech Toys In a space anchored by leading innovative brands Leapfrog and V-Tech, products designed to capture the imagination of future technology fans can be discovered in one dynamic destination. New icons of the toy industry such as the Leapfrog® Leappad™ Ultra and V-Tech’s Innotab 3S allow for children to enjoy all the usability of a smart tablet. The InnoTab 3S features a rotatable 2 mega pixel camera, complete with a rechargeable battery pack and Wi-Fi capabilities to allow children to access a Kid Safe Web Browser and an exclusive communication application - Kid Connect. Via the Kid Connect app children are able to send photos, pictures, and voice recordings to parents and friends through both tablet-to-mobile and tablet-to-tablet communication, in a way that they have never been able to before. The iPieces collection from Jumbo allows for games to be played in conjunction with smartphones or tablets, whereby the gadget becomes the game board. Create & Play Children are encouraged to explore, discover and make, from a collection

About Selfridges Founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and was widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store. Gordon Selfridge ran the store himself until he retired in 1940. After several ownerships the company was de-merged from the Sears Group in 1998, and in 2003 W. Galen Weston purchased Selfridges and under his ownership, Selfridges has become a unique UK destination for fashion, luxury and retail theatre known for its world-class yet egalitarian customer approach. In June 2010 Selfridges was named Best Department Store in the World by the IGDS (Intercontinental Group of Department Stores). The title, which Selfridges held until June 2012, is the industry’s highest accolade. Selfridges won the title again in June 2012, for an unprecedented two times consecutively. The title applies until June 2014.

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NFL on Regent Street for traffic-free day SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2013 Regent Street will be traffic-free on Saturday 28 September to showcase the best of American Football and host a “Block Party” celebrating the following day’s NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. his free event between 12 noon and 6pm will give shoppers the chance to experience the music, food, cheerleaders, team drum-lines and interactive games, alongside other popular and exciting features of American Football. Players from the Vikings and Steelers will be taking time out from their preparations for the following day’s showdown at Wembley Stadium to celebrate with their fans on Regent Street.

Alistair Kirkwood, managing director of NFLUK, said: “We are really looking forward to giving visitors to Regent Street the opportunity to sample the excitement and razzmatazz of the NFL. The range of activities planned will offer something for everyone; whether a die-hard NFL fan or those who are simply looking for a fun day out or are curious to find out a little bit more about the sport.” The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular professional sport in the United States, with more people naming the NFL as their favourite than all the other professional sports combined. The climax of the NFL season, the Super Bowl, accounts for the top ten most-watched television shows in US history, with more than 160 million tuning in every year. The NFL has responded to the great interest among UK fans by deciding to stage two games at Wembley this autumn. On Sunday 29th September the Minnesota Vikings will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have won a record 32

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London Design Festival 14TH -22ND SEPTEMBER 2013 This September sees one of the most important events on the global design calendar, the London Design Festival in its eleventh year. he London Design Festival is a key constituent of London’s Autumn creative season, alongside London Fashion Week, Frieze Art Fair and the London Film Festival. Established in 2003 its role is to celebrate and promote London as the world’s design capital and gateway to the international design community.

spotlight on the most exciting and innovative design talent from across the globe. From the drawing board to the prototype to the finished product, this important sector creates thousands of jobs and generates billions of pounds for our economy and underpins London’s reputation for creativity.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

The Festival expects more than 250 partners and over 300 events celebrating the best in design. As ever, the Festival also delivers its own varied programme of commissioned projects with highlights at Tate Modern and at its hub venue, the Victoria and Albert Museum, with a number of site-specific installations.

Following on from the sell-out inaugural event in 2012, the Global Design Forum returns with an enhanced programme in 2013. The event brings together some of the most revered names in the worlds of design, business, branding and innovation to explore how design can make the world a better place. Comprising keynote speeches, panel discussions, fast-paced presentations and Q&A sessions, the Forum creates a rich platform for open discussion and debate. Four main sessions will take place in the Purcell Rooms in the Southbank Centre, involving over 20 high-profile international speakers.

Last year there were 79 shows and events at the Festival’s central hub at the V&A, while the four Design Districts including Brompton Design District, Shoreditch Design Triangle and Fitzrovia Now, hosted over 100 events. The Festival attracted a dedicated – or direct – audience of over 350,000 people, from over 60 countries with a wider audience of over 2m people coming into contact with the major public commissions. The Festival works closely with, and receives financial support directly from, the Mayor’s Office – having transferred support from the London Development Agency. The Festival also receives support from Arts Council England, as a National Portfolio Organisation 2012-15. “This year’s Festival programme is a true reflection of our diverse and creatively dynamic city, with a vast array of events, installations and exhibitions showcasing the huge number of different design disciplines practiced in London.” Sir John Sorrell, Chairman, London Design Festival “I am delighted to back the London Design Festival, which puts the 36

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Over the past eleven years, a number of key design exhibitions have become an integral and vital part of the London Design Festival, each offering an exciting mix of designers, products, talks, installations and innovations housed under one roof. These include 100% Design at Earls Court Decorex International, at Perks Field & The Orangery designjunction at The Old Sorting Office Super Brands London at Truman Brewery Tent London at Truman Brewery For more details please visit www.londondesignfestival.com

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the Xhibitionist Gray Design is pleased to announce the release of it’s latest yacht and car design, the Xhibitionist. Provisional price tag of around 100 million. culpted with the flowing lines of an Art Nouveau masterpiece and heavy tones of automotive styling, the Xhibitionist, with it’s deployable bow platform and reconfigurable interior space breaks new ground in yacht styling and indeed opens a new niche in corporate floating real estate.

Redefining Traditions You can be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that you’re seeing a leaked still from a yet-to-be released, Fifth Element style sci-fi blockbuster. Far from being fiction, though, this yacht has been designed with very real, very modern and very useful applications in mind. It is, first and foremost, a cleverly engineered workhorse; a nautical tool designed to fulfil many different roles. As the name and unconventional appearance may suggest, this is no ordinary yacht. This is something completely different. This is the Xhibitionist. The brainchild of renowned Swedish-based designer, Eduard Gray, the Xhibitionist is partly inspired by traditions as old as seafaring itself. The desire to rekindle some of those traditions in an ultra-modern setting has resulted in, not only, the creation of a jaw-dropping super yacht, but the creation of a veritable entity 42

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that has almost developed a personality of its own. As much thought has gone into the conception of this vessel in terms of its viability as has gone into the actual structural design itself. It is, quite simply, a masterful blend of style, purpose and efficiency. One of the most striking elements on this one-of-a-kind vessel is the hull. The inverted trimaran configuration has been employed for one overriding reason; stability. That, in itself, speaks volumes about the real reason the Xhibitionist has come about. Futureproof Stability in any line of business can quite often mean going with the flow: literally. The Xhibitionist is endowed with the capability to evolve with and adapt to the pace of change we see in today’s world alongside maintaining its enduring aesthetic appeal. It has been future-proofed in some respects; both in terms of its actual features and its potential ‘lives’, as it were. Unlike a ‘private’ yacht, this versatile yacht has been designed to do a job; or rather, jobs. What those jobs are could vary tremendously but one of them is probably abundantly obvious: this thing has been designed to wantonly, shamelessly, unabashedly and knowingly steal the show.

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‘Show’ is, really, at the crux of what the Xhibitionist is all about. Aside from being a ‘show’ unto itself, it has been created in such a way that some of the real showing takes place on the inside. The shape of the outside may give some people a clue as to where we’re heading next. The undeniably automotive lines are testament to Eduard Grays achievements as a designer of supercars (one of which, the Xhibit-G, has been specially created to complement the Xhibitionist). A common first reaction, it has to be said, is just that; ..’it looks like a car’ (indeed, Batman has been mentioned a few times, too). Art-Nouveau Styling As far as investments go, the Xhibitionist resembles more of a real estate and marketing venture than a yacht. If so desired, it can effectively be used as an exclusive, floating showroom. A Steinway piano completes the scene beautifully while the vessel is in ‘guest mode’. The dual staircase by Cornish Stairways adds a homely familiarity to the main exhibition room in its full open glory and the Baccarat lighting perfectly complements the subtle Art-Nouveau styling throughout. In ‘Retail Mode’ the partitions are in place creating many individual spaces for a more private retail experience and the Nuance smart shading feature from Vision Systems provides yet more privacy at the swipe of a fingertip. Sun Lover At the stern is the sprawling beach club area providing space for events closer to the lapping water. It is, as with most yachts, also an access point and will likely be the first place one would set foot on board. Matching pontoon extensions are also an option, should they be required. Above all the fly deck is where the serious relaxation takes place. Two separate areas, one with a jacuzzi, provide guests with ample space to unwind in comfort and take in the views and sunshine.

Sunshine is something the Xhibitionist is particularly fond of, with massive solar panels in operation; a sight to behold in itself. Opening up out of what looks like the hood of a giant sports car, they serve two purposes. The solar panels themselves not only provide power to the vessel; they’re sturdy enough to act as a helipad, concert stage, or whatever else suits the need of the owner. The frontal section that drops down serves the same purpose as its counterpart on aircraft carriers; allowing for access and loading. It is not beyond the realms of imagination: seeing a celebrity DJ or a live band perched on the platform performing in front of ten thousand people in a marina. At the bow of the yacht is another fascinating addition; the viewing window, Jacques Cousteau himself would have approved. Although it’s above water, in this case, it provides a select group of guests with something of a secluded alcove; one with a spectacular view. Floating, Working Asset The Xhibitionist is an intelligently designed and finely tuned instrument that was made, quite simply, to turn heads. More than that, it poses a serious option for investors when comparing to the real estate market in terms of Dollars per square foot and as a key feature in a business model literally represents a floating, working asset. The size alone of the solar panels gives some indication of just how efficient the Xhibitionist can be (and how quietly it can glide into a marina). They also go to provide free energy for the final piece de resistance when talking eye candy..the night time illumination. As though the Xhibitionist weren’t spectacular enough, evening lighting by Ocean LED have ensured that it marks its territory and keeps it long after the sun has set.

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His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge T Born George Alexander Louis on 22nd July 2013 at 4.24pm - 8lbs 6oz

he Duchess of Cambridge, formally Kate Middleton, gave birth to the couple’s first child, a son, in the hospital’s private Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, London... where Princess Diana gave birth to William in 1982 and Harry in 1984. The baby is third in the line of Succession after His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. He is styled His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. The baby moves ahead of Prince Harry, who’s now fourth in line. The birth was announced via a formal press release issued by Kensington Palace, which stated that the duchess “was safely delivered of a son” at 4:24 p.m., local time, weighing 8lbs 6oz. News of the royal birth - which came after an 11 hour labour - was not made public by Kensington Palace until 8.29pm, four hours

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after the baby was born. Sources said the couple ‘just wanted to spend a little time together to bond as a family’ and inform members of both families privately before the news was announced to the world. William made those calls personally. A bulletin containing details of the birth was taken by car to Buckingham Palace and placed on an easel at the palace gates for the public to see. The framed sheet of paper became the target of a thousand camera flashes as people thrust their smartphones through the railings. The news was greeted with shrieks of “It’s a boy!” and strains of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” Hundreds of Britons and tourists broke into song and dance outside the palace. Champagne bottles popped and shouts of “Hip! Hip! Hooray!” erupted outside Buckingham Palace as Britain welcomed the birth of Prince William and his wife

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Kate’s first child, a boy who is now third in line to the British throne. Outside the hospital, a man dressed as a town crier in traditional robes and an extravagant feathered hat shouted the news and rang a bell. London’s landmarks, including the London Eye, lit up in the national colours of red, white and blue, and the city had a party atmosphere unmatched since last summer’s Olympics. Right across the country and indeed right across the Commonwealth people celebrated and wished the royal couple well. Prime Minister David Cameron told waiting reporters in front of 10 Downing Street. “It is an important moment in the life of our nation but I suppose above all it’s a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple who got a brand new baby boy. It’s been a remarkable few years for our royal family -- a royal wedding that captured people’s hearts, that extraordinary and magnificent Jubilee and now this royal birth, all from a family that have given this nation so much incredible service, and they can know that a proud nation is celebrating with a very proud and happy couple.”

Before mounting the St Mary’s Hospital steps, the smiling Prince of Wales asked journalists who have been stood outside for almost three weeks: ‘Have you been there long?’ When he left around 10 minutes later, Charles said the baby was ‘marvellous’ and told journalists: ‘You’ll see in a minute’ Prince Charles spoke of his joy and pride in becoming a grandparent for the first time. “It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy,” Prince Charles said in a statement. “Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone’s life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time, and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.” The Queen told guests at a Buckingham Palace reception she was ‘thrilled’ at the birth of her great-grandson. On the eve of the baby’s birth, the Queen famously told a ten-year-old schoolgirl that she didn’t mind if it was a boy or a girl, adding: ‘I would very much like it to arrive. I’m going on holiday’.

The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth after he and his wife were brought by car from Kensington Palace to St. Mary’s Hospital in London before 6am in the early stages of labour. William joked his new son ‘has a good pair of lungs’ and tells the crowd his child has Kate’s looks and more hair than him. The medical staff present were Mr Marcus Setchell, Surgeon-Gynaecologist, Mr Guy Thorpe-Beeston, Obstetrician and Dr Sunit Godambe, Consultant Neonatologist at St Mary’s Hospital.

Gun salutes sounded across London marked the birth of the royal baby as the armed forces join in the celebrations. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Honourable Artillery Company carried out the ceremonial royal salutes in honour of the new addition to the Royal Family. Gun salutes are fired for the birth of every prince or princess, no matter where their place is in the line of succession, the Ministry of Defence said. The last royal salute for a birth was for Princess Eugenie in 1990. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, wearing full dress uniform, paraded past Buckingham Palace to Green Park where they staged a 41-gun royal salute. They went from their forward mounting base in Wellington Barracks into Green Park, where 71 horses pulled six First World War-era 13-pounder field guns into position for the royal salute. Each of the six guns fired blank artillery rounds at 10-second intervals until 41 shots were fired. The horses and riders then collected the guns and escorted them back to Wellington Barracks.

Carole and Michael Middleton were the first visitors to arrive the following day, with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla following them at 5.30pm after being rushed to London by helicopter after two-days carrying out official duties in Yorkshire.

Major Mark Edward, commanding officer of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, said: ‘The opportunity to mark the birth of the child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by firing a 41-gun royal salute, comes as a huge honour for the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.’

The Archbishop of Canterbury, meanwhile, said he was “delighted to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of their baby boy”.” Along with millions here and around the world, I share in their joy at this special time,” he added. May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead”

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Whilst a royal gun salute normally comprises 21 guns, this is increased to 41 if fired from a royal park or residence. Uniquely, at the Tower of London, which is a royal residence, 62 rounds are fired as this also includes an additional 21 guns for the citizens of the City of London to show their loyalty to the monarch. As soon as William returned to work following his two weeks’ statutory paternity leave, Kate plans to depart the palace for her parents’ mansion in Berkshire. She will reside there - on and off - for a few weeks, while her husband completes his present tour of duty with the RAF in Anglesey, North Wales. The prince will finish his posting as a Search and Rescue pilot at RAF Valley in early September, relocating to London while waiting for his next assignment, meaning the couple can enjoy some quality time together as a new family. Within weeks, by October at the latest, it is hoped that they will finally be able to move into their new official London residence, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace. Apartment 1A is actually a spacious four-storey, 20room property with its own large south-facing walled garden, which takes up half the Clock Tower wing originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren for King William and Queen Mary. The couple have drafted in a key servant to help them look after Prince George: their housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone, hired as the couple’s “righthand woman” in May, was spotted decamping to Bucklebury, Berkshire, with the new family of three. William, Kate and their son are staying with Michael and Carole Middleton at their £4.7million Georgian Grade II listed mansion while the renovations at their new home at Kensington Palace near completion. Although the couple have so far shunned a large entourage, it seems they could not do without their Italian multitasker, who was poached from Buckingham Palace, where she worked for 13 years as one of the Queen’s three top housemaids. Palace officials confirmed for the first time last night that the couple will not have a nanny and rely upon their families help instead, saying: ‘They have both got families that will care hugely for this baby’ Royal officials say Kate and William will try to give their child as normal an upbringing as possible, a challenging goal in an age when the British royals are treated as major world celebrities. Buckingham Palace held celebratory drinks parties at the end of the one of the most exciting Royal weeks, also held at Windsor Castle and Holyrood Palace, Her Majesty’s official Scottish residence in Edinburgh. The Palace invitation said staff could enjoy a “glass of champagne” to celebrate the “royal birth” in the dining room between 11.30am and 1.30pm. At Windsor Castle they were told to gather in The Undercroft between noon and 2pm 48

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and staff at Holyrood in the coffee shop and Abbey Strand. One courtier said: “The Queen is on Cloud Nine at the moment and wanted to share her happiness with her hard-working staff, so the obvious thing to do was to get out the champagne” The Queen, 87, is thrilled to have seen her great-grandson, George Alexander Louis, at Kensington Palace, the day after he was born. She then completed her duties before travelling up to Scotland to spend the summer at Balmoral. , Prince Philip has been convalescing at Sandringham following abdominal surgery in June. This means the 92-year-old Duke could not meet his great-grandson until he and the Queen return from Royal Deeside at the beginning of October. The Royal Baby’s title follows the dukedom bestowed on William by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on his wedding day in 2011. Earlier this year, the queen issued a royal decree allowing this royal baby -- and all of William and Kate’s children -- to be titled prince or princess. The decree said “that all the children of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales should have and enjoy the style, title and attribute of royal highness with the titular dignity of Prince or Princess prefixed to their Christian names or with such other titles of honour.” The baby’s gender had been of particular interest because the prospect of Kate’s pregnancy had prompted a change in the laws of succession to ensure that a daughter would not be passed over for the crown by a younger brother. No one can tell what political and personal changes the intervening years will bring, but the baby can be expected to become the head of state of 16 countries, including Britain, Australia and Canada. The child will also eventually become Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The little prince represents a living link to Britain’s imperial history as the great-greatgreat-great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria, who ruled at the peak of British power. No date has yet been set for when the baby will be christened, but it is likely to be some time in the autumn, when the Royal family return from their summer break at Balmoral. The Duke of Cambridge, for example, was christened six weeks after his birth, in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace, using water drawn from the River Jordan in the Holy Land, in keeping with a tradition dating back to the Crusades. Another royal tradition is for babies to wear a lace and satin christening robe made in 1841 and worn by all of Queen Victoria’s children and every generation of royal babies since, including Prince William.

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Why George Alexander Louis? It is a partial victory for the old maxim, “the bookmakers are never wrong”. George was the rock-solid favourite for boys’ names for a while, backed all the way down to 2/1. Alexander and Louis were both not far behind. Of the three names, it is the significance of the third that is most obvious. Louis immediately makes one think of Louis Mountbatten, uncle of Prince Philip and last viceroy of India, who was killed by the IRA in a bomb attack on his yacht. His father Prince Louis of Battenberg was Prince William’s great-great-grandfather. Louis is also one of William’s middle names. And, of course, the name of 17 kings of France (or 18 or 19, depending how you count). If Louis honours one side of the Royal Family, George clearly resonates with the other.

It was his son George VI whose struggles with his stutter are so movingly depicted in The King’s Speech. Christened Albert and known to his family as Bertie, but crowned as George, he’s a reminder that the monarch has the final say on their regal name.

Despite St George being the patron saint of England, it took the arrival of a German king, George I, to cement the name’s place in England. Long a popular name in Germany, it has Greek roots.

Prince Harry has said he is determined to make sure his nephew has fun in life - and joked about his babysitting fees. The proud uncle was one of the first family members to meet the Royal baby and said: “When I saw him he was crying his eyes out like all babies do I suppose.”

There have since been five other Georges to sit on the throne. George III, king during the loss of the American colonies, is perhaps now best known for his mental illness thanks to Alan Bennett’s play and the subsequent film adaptation. The most recent Georges reigned through two world wars. It was George V who declared war on Germany in 1914, pitting him against his first cousin, Kaiser Wilhelm II. George V recognised the strength of anti-German feeling and changed the Royal Family’s name from the House of SaxeCoburg and Gotha to the more English sounding Windsor.

On the other hand, Alexander has never been the name of a king of England or the UK, but was borne by three kings of Scotland. Prince Harry planning a party for the arrival of his nephew, Prince George. Prince Harry gave his first reaction to becoming an uncle, saying he will keep the newest member of the family out of harm’s way.

The 28-year-old is reportedly organising a party for the royal baby with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s blessing. Prince Harry is already taking his new role of uncle very seriously, reportedly organising a huge party to celebrate the birth of his nephew Prince George. The Prince is putting his reputation as the wildest member of the royal family to good use as he plans to wet the baby’s head and Kate and William have given him their blessing. “”He has had calls made already and William has agreed to it. Kate is fine - it’s tradition.”

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BENTLEY SENSES SUCCESS WITH NEW FRAGRANCE COLLECTION Bentley is delighted to announce the launch of its first luxury fragrance range for men, which brings together the two worldrenowned brands of the master French crystal maker Lalique and the iconic British car company.

Lalique creates the first limited edition crystal flacon for Bentley A fragrance collection of luxury scents for men Unique artwork reflects dynamism of Bentley design

Lindsay Weaver, Director of Licensing at Bentley Motors, comments: “This collaboration has allowed the transposition of Bentley brand core attributes into luxury fragrance.” ‘Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition’ “Bentley and Lalique have a similar history. Both companies were founded almost 100 years ago. Both stand for craftsmanship and tradition, but also for luxury, lifestyle and innovation. To create a fragrance together is to capture 52

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the essence of our skills and our vision in a bottle,” says Silvio Denz, CEO of Lalique. The collaboration between Bentley and Art & Fragrance, owner of Lalique, creates the bespoke ‘Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition’, an impressive crystal flacon with the legendary ‘Flying B’ Bentley mascot. Finely wrought in gleaming crystal, the dynamic styling of its wings epitomises timeless beauty.

Daniele Ceccomori, Bentley Designer, says: “The crystal edition is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, reflecting the unrivalled luxury and elegant values of both Bentley and Lalique. Just as the ‘Flying B’ sits gracefully on the front of our flagship Mulsanne model, we wanted to communicate the

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same importance with the preciousness of the crystal artwork and the uniqueness of the essence treasured by its delicate flacon”. The eau de parfum itself, composed by Mylène Alran, from the French perfume house Robertet, is a fitting elixir of fine woody notes and exquisite leather to complement the epicentres of excellence within Bentley’s craftsmanship. Further, precious orris butter accord enriches the scent to create a sensual and charismatic character. The ‘Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition’ showcases the finest glassmaking expertise and is limited to only 999 pieces, available at a number of carefully selected retailers from April 2013. ‘Bentley for Men’ and ‘Intense’ range The ‘Bentley for Men’ and the high-impact ‘Bentley for Men Intense’ fragrances are created by top French perfumer Nathalie Lorson, from the perfume house Firmenich. She has skilfully transformed the quintessence of the luxury automotive brand Bentley into a superb and unmistakeable fragrance experience. To do so, the finest perfume raw ingredients have been used, including those must-haves for Bentley’s debut fragrance, fine wood and leather notes. “I chose cedar because of its powerful unadulterated scent and patchouli for its sensual depth and natural elegance,” explains Nathalie.

The ‘Intense’ version will take these notes to another level by infusing the rich scent with aromatic African geranium. The bottle design echoes the luxury of the cars with an elegant symmetrical shape, striking appeal and a knurled ring around the top. Both captivating Bentley fragrances will be available at selected perfumeries and department stores from April 2013.

Prices Price for the ‘Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition’ Eau de Parfum £3,000 / 3,500 / 40 ml Price list for the ‘Bentley for Men’ product range Eau de Toilette £43 / 59 / 60 ml Eau de Toilette £59.50 / 79 / 100 ml Intense Eau de Parfum £69.50 / 87 / 100 ml After Shave Balm £32 / 50 / 100 ml Hair & Body Shampoo £24 / 27 / 200 ml For further information on Bentley please visit: www.bentleymedia.com Twitter @BentleyMotorsPR You Tube www.youtube.com/bentleymotors

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t might feel as though we've only just ditched our winter coats, but bikini season is just around the corner. If the late onset of summer means you're still sporting dull, pasty skin and winter excess baggage on your body, look to your larder for a seasonal change of gear. As a Hollywood nutritionist and author of Beauty Detox Solution, Kimberly Snyder's philosophy is that you can eat your way to radiant skin and an enviable body - no faddy diets or silly fasts required. Having helped countless high-profile celebrities prepare for the red carpet, her quick fixes could transform you into a summer star too. "What we eat affects not only our weight and our overall health, but also our hair, skin and nails - all the features that make us beautiful. To unlock that beauty, one needs to cleanse from within," Snyder says. So head to the supermarket and stock up on ingredients for a beautiful summer. FOOD PHILOSOPHY Forget calorie and carb counting and look to the foods that affect how you look and feel. "The skin is our largest organ and functions like a mirror of what's going on inside the body," Snyder explains. "Fruits and vegetables have powerful minerals and enzymes that promote beauty from the inside out." The fibre-packed glowing green smoothie (see recipe below) is one of Snyder's beauty detox foundations. It's an easy way to incorporate a large amount of greens into your diet - just one serving contains more than three cups of dark leafy green vegetables, which is more than most people eat in a week. Snyder says: "All the nutrients and vitamins and minerals get into your system and the fibre cleans you out. Even if you don't change the rest of your diet and have this smoothie instead of your usual breakfast, this can make a real difference." A beauty detox is about making progress, not perfection, according to Snyder. She suggests starting off by drinking hot lemon and water in the mornings, swapping dairy cheese for goat's cheese, and if you can't resist chocolate, switch to good quality dark stuff. QUICK FIXES You won't wake up looking like a supermodel after a day of healthy eating but there are quick fixes to help kick-start your body beautiful mission. Snyder says: "If you're gearing up for summer there are speedy tricks to give you a boost but often people start to feel and look good and want to continue." She suggests aiming to consume the juice of two lemons a day, whether it's with water or squeezed onto salads or spinach: "Lemon supports your liver and has lots of vitamin C so it will assist with your beach body goals." Aim to order your meals light to heavy, throughout the day, avoiding a big lunch you will struggle to digest. If you're feeling bloated, drink natural cranberry concentrate an hour before bedtime, diluted with water. "A lot of people hold 'water weight', which makes you look puffy, especially if you consume a lot of salt," Snyder explains. "Cranberry concentrate makes your kidney push out the excess salts and water." Just a few tweaks to your daily diet and you should see results in as little as three days, according to Snyder: "The combination of losing the water weight and getting the energy from the glowing green smoothie - your skin starts to glow, your eyes look brighter, and extra weight starts to fall off."

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fashion beauty BEAUTY BOOSTERS Certain foods and ingredients have beautifying properties that you can incorporate into your everyday diet. Snyder recommends: ● Pumpkin seeds are a major beautifying food, as they are loaded with our beauty minerals zinc, calcium, potassium and magnesium, as well as B vitamins and collagen-repairing vitamin C and vitamin E. ● Lemon is an amazing cleanser with more than 200 enzymes. It is one of the most restorative foods for the liver. ● Parsley is rich in beauty vitamins A and C, folic acid and has flavonoids that act as antioxidants to help stop free radicals that can damage cells and speed up ageing. ● Turmeric is an ayurvedic spice that has amazing antioxidant properties. It inhibits oxidation and protects from free radical damage, and also helps clean up metabolic waste and supports the liver. ● Red peppers are bursting with vitamins A, C and K. The important antioxidant vitamins A and C help prevent cell damage and premature ageing, and reduce inflammation. They can also help strengthen collagen, helping to reduce cellulite. GLOWING GREEN SMOOTHIE Snyder swears by the GGS (Glowing Green Smoothie) to really make a difference to your diet. "It's an amazing thing to do for summer and bikini season. You get a lot of energy and your skin starts to glow," she says. Here's how to make one using a blender: 500ml water ½ head of organic spinach 1 head organic romaine Juice of ½ organic lemon 3-4 sticks organic celery 1 organic banana 1 organic pear 1 organic apple Method Fill the blender with the water, spinach and romaine and blend until smooth. Add the celery, apple and pear and blend until smooth. Add the lemon juice and banana for the final blend and enjoy!

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eplace your signature fragrance with a summer scent. Lisa Haynes reveals this season's hottest limited editions. After non-stop April showers and ﬂoods, we've never needed a taste of summer like we do now. Thankfully a spritz of fragrance can be evocative of blue skies, white beaches and frothy oceans, whatever the weather outside. So take full advantage of the scent-switching season. Just as our clothing layers become lighter, so too should our fragrance - think eau de toilette or eau fraiche. Even long-established classic scents like Jean Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein and Issey Miyake lighten up for the sunshine season with refreshing alternatives. "Wintery perfumes tend to be spicier, heavier and more complex than summer fragrances so by the time the sunshine hits, people are usually ready for a change," explains 58

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John Stephen, head perfumer of The Cotswold Perfumery. "You wouldn't walk down the beach in a pair of sheepskin boots and, similarly, a strong sandalwood, cashmere wood or black pepper may be too heady and a touch out of place for the summer months." Tempted by a new dressing table addition? Be quick as these sunny scents are limited editions with bottles diminishing faster than barbecue sausages on a scorching hot day. Put your heavy parfum on vacation and spritz your way into summer mode. DRENCHED DELIGHT Marc Jacobs Splash has gone tropical with three scents to transport you to an island oasis. The colourful designer cubes are available in Rain (think tropical Monsoons); Kumquat (ﬁzzy and refreshing) or Hibiscus (a sultry, fruity ﬂoral). Marc Jacobs Splash Tropical Collection EDT, £29 each for 100ml (0800 652 7661) RIVIERA CHIC You can always rely on

Dolce&Gabbana for some Italian escapism. Light Blue has been given a summer vacation makeover with Dreaming in Portofino. Expect a chypre floral scent with lashings of sensual femininity. Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino EDT, from £32 (nationwide) RAY OF SUNSHINE Paul Smith's Sunshine beaming sunset bottle should brighten your day with its vibrant pink and yellow hues. The fruity floral is a zesty bouquet, opening with grapefruit, bergamot and juicy peach and fading into a floral heart and woody base. Paul Smith Sunshine EDT, £31 for 100ml (Boots) ONE SUMMER It's the fragrance you and your man can pack in the suitcase to save on excess baggage. The unisex ck one Summer captures a splash of cool refreshment on a hot day at the beach with a blend of cucumber, water lotus and driftwood. ck one Summer EDT, £29 for 100ml (0800 083 6310) HALCYON DAYS Celebrating the best of 20 years of summer fragrances, Escada marks this season with three re-released favourites. Rockin' Rio, Sexy Graffiti and Island Kiss encapsulate fun times in Rio de Janeiro, New York and the Caribbean Islands. Escada Summer Limited Editions EDT, from £19.99 for 30ml (www.theperfumeshop.com) BEACH BABE Estee Lauder's much-loved Bronze Goddess returns to bask on the summer shelves but this year it has a seductive sister. Inspired by the Isle of Capri, this scent is an alluring citrus floral blend with cassis, mandarin and lemon leaves. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri Eau Fraiche, £40 for 100ml (0870 034 2566 www.esteelauder.co.uk) JUNGLE FEVER Dubbed 'the urban jungle', Jean Paul Gaultier invites us to revel in the warmth of a botanical world. There's a summer twist on the original Classique with additional notes of rose and

orange blossom, whilst a tropical print drapes the curvy bottle. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer EDT, £39.50 for 100ml (House of Fraser) OCEAN FRESH Dive into Pacific paradise with Davidoff Cool Water's summer edition for women. This fruity floral opens with mint leaves to give the fragrance a blast of feminine freshness. Davidoff Cool Water Woman Pure Pacific EDT, £32 for 100ml (Boots) GLOW GETTER The Body Shop's perfumers have worked their summer magic on three of their best-selling fragrances for a sunny twist. Meet Love Etc Sun Kiss, Dreams Unlimited Sun Fresh and White Musk Sun Glow, all capture the essence of our favourite summer feelings. The Body Shop Summer Fragrance Collection EDT, £15 each for 50ml (www.thebodyshop.co.uk) OASIS RETREAT The bottle's palm leaves alone are enough to send you into holiday heaven. Sparkling and crisp, Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Summer fragrance is a summer twist on the original with additional notes of rose and pear water. L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT, £39.50 for 100ml (House of Fraser) SUMMER SERENITY Whether your summer romance is fleeting or true love, set the tone with the romantic Eternity Summer. The fresh floral fruity scent opens with Japanese pear martini accord whilst the heart is surrounded by white peony petals. Calvin Klein Eternity Summer EDP, £33 for 100ml (0800 083 6310) SUNNY DISPOSITION Diane Von Furstenberg set her designs on a sun-filled lighter interpretation of her original fragrance. Sunny Diane is holiday-style playful with notes of mandarin, sea breeze and frangipani flower. Sunny Diane EDT, £39.50 for 100ml (Debenhams) ■

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have just been asked to take part in a television programme concerning the life and work of Thomas Chippendale. Organised by a team of charming young people I was at ﬁrst dismayed at the banality of the questions I had to answer but soon realised that research was needed for me to answer them concisely and to provide the information they knew the audience would want to receive. Rather like the Delia Smith situation when she brilliantly recognised that there was a large group of people who did not know how to boil an egg. So research I had to do and in the course of that a couple of extraordinary events or more accurately discoveries were made. About a year ago I sat with a colleague and watched with interest how he surfed the internet searching through catalogues of auction sales. I don’t remember the last time I bought anything at auction – my supply of ﬁne antiques comes directly from private ownership – and I certainly wouldn’t buy anything without seeing it. However, my chum pointed out a sale in the North of England where there were several quite good-looking pieces. One was a pole screen with a needlework banner. It was described as mid-18th century and indeed it looked to be so. Catching the infectious enthusiasm as he was busily phoning through his bid prices to the auction house I ventured that I would gamble the auctioneer’s upper estimate because I like pole screens, although they are the devil to sell. It was with mixed feelings that learned later that my bid had been successful and I was the proud owner of the said screen and had to drive north for three hours to collect it. Worse still, when I saw it I was disappointed. The needlework looked patched, the stand was plain and the only redeeming feature in my eyes was a panel of early 18th c. Chinese wallpaper used as a backing. When I took it apart the needlework was in fact not patched and the colours were 60

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good, and the stand responded well to a wax. So out it went on display. Now back to my research. There are many reference books on Chippendale but the ones acknowledged as the most reliable are those by Christopher Gilbert. Flicking through the illustrated part of his The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale I happened upon ‘Screens’ and there, believe it or not, was my screen. I actually owned a piece of furniture by the great man. Imagine the elation. Not so much a ﬁnancial gain as more an academic ‘ﬁnd’; a missing piece of history which hopefully soon now will be appropriately housed, curated and on display for all to see. I was actually looking for images of chairs, of a sort frequently associated with Chippendale and so much illustrated in his Gentleman & Cabinet Maker’s Director. I have long been associated with such a chair – illustrated – and always considered it to be c. 1755 and after Chippendale.

(However precisely the same in design and execution to a proven Chippendale piece, unless there is documentation such as invoices or delivery receipts as evidence of provenance, one can never claim deﬁnite origins of a piece of furniture being Chippendale’s workshop.) This chair has one distinctive feature at the back of each front foot, a curious little crest created by the swept back scroll from the front and to date by repute known as peculiar to one designer, Matthias Lock but I had never put time into checking all available material. In the further course of my searches, I was scanning some images from the collection in the Victoria & Albert Museum when I saw a drawing of a chair, not by Chippendale but Lock, and there clearly shown is that same little crest. Lock was a prominent designer and maker and his drawings pre-date the publication of Chippendale’s Director. His designs are considered stronger than Chippendale but he was certainly a disciple by the 1750’s, subsequently working successfully in the classical style of Robert Adam in contrast to the high-style rococo for which

he is better known. Now happy that I have convincing evidence of an earlier date for the chair than originally thought I remembered that it is also illustrated in Judith Miller’s latest definitive volume entitled Chairs. This is a highly recommendable book containing lavish illustrations and notes on over 100 of Judith’s favourite chairs from 1640 – 2007. The trouble with research is that you get sidetracked and I started to reflect on one of the questions I had to answer for the TV programme which was “ How did seat furniture affect us socially?” Well of course it didn’t. We affected it. Chairs, settees, sofas and couches were designed to fit our body shapes but more importantly to accommodate the clothes we wore and so, chairs in particular, mirrored our fashion, style and deportment more accurately than any other item in the course of our modern history. A mid-18th century chair with its wide seat, broad back and scrolling legs reflects the wide frock coats or hooped dresses and general ‘look’ of the period whereas a chair of the 1790’s with its delicate narrow seat and back and slender legs were properly suited to the gentler behaviour and thinner clothes of the neo-classical era. And so we get diverted to climate change, for the wearing by women of diaphanous ‘Empire line’ dresses could only have been practical in a warmer climate than we had had in England until the 1780’s. But it did warm up, and for a decade we saw such heat waves as enabled classical poses to be adopted, such as reclining on a sofa, a position quite impossible as well as undignified, in a hooped skirt. And so a table was designed to pull over the end of the sofa, and the sofa table was born, thanks to climate change. Now you know that if you are offered a George II sofa table – it cannot be. So I remain most grateful to the young people who put those seemingly banal questions to me, I’ve learnt a lot ■

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BY PETER JENKINSON Most people's music files now live inside a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Great. But wait. It really isn't that friendly to wander around your abode wearing headphones. The rest of your troop want to hear (or ridicule) your tunes. HERE ARE SOME HOT WIRELESS SPEAKERS TO LET YOU STREAM OVER THE AIRWAVES. Team tunes - Jongo - £169.99 from www.pure.com This colourful range of music makers is from the group that brought digital radio to the masses, so it knows a thing or two about sweet sounds. You can use a single Jongo to stream music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth gadget, or connect up multiple machines via Wi-Fi so you can listen to music all around your house. From the east wing to the west wing, you'll have music everywhere thanks to this compact, rich-sounding speaker. Sleek sounds - Logitech UE Boombox - £199.99 from www.amazon.co.uk The new UE brand from Logitech has upped the ante in terms of sound delivery and this, its top-end boombox, is a flagship model of note. Connecting over Bluetooth, there is simply no loss of clarity as your bass is pumped over the airwaves. Premium quality, including a die-cast aluminium handle, it's designed to look the business. High-end music - Ruark Audio MR1 - £299 from www.superfi.co.uk Not for the faint of wallet, these finely crafted speakers give high-quality sound. Any Bluetooth system can stream to this stylish pair, which come in a choice of walnut, white or black lacquer finishes. Easy on the eye to boost your computer or TV systems, your ears will be most pleased too. Make noise - Logitech UE Mobile Boombox £79.99 from www.amazon.co.uk This mobile boombox is ideal for taking on your travels. It'll pair up with your Bluetooth music machine to set your tunes free, giving a bass sound that's far above your expectations. Available in a range of colours, it really punches above its small dimensions. Dr's orders - Dr Dre Pill - £169.95 from http://store.universal-music.co.uk With a 30ft range, this deep bass delivery system will not leave you disappointed. This portable player is visually striking and ideal for those looking to crank up the volume to 11. Complete with a carry case and 62

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ur sweltering July probably prompted many gardeners to reach for the hosepipe. In fact, according to The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), less than 3% of the annual water consumption of an average household is estimated to be from garden use, but at peak demand times as much as 70% of water supplied may be used in gardens. This doesn't have to be the case though. Rainwater collected in water butts, waste water from the kitchen and grey water from the bathroom can all be used to water plants. Or, maybe, the ultimate solution is simply to create a garden that doesn't need much watering in the first place. This doesn't mean creating a desert garden devoid of colour. Dramatic flowerbeds can easily be achieved from plants that have very low moisture and maintenance demands. Many drought-resistant plants naturally form communities of plants which all thrive in the same conditions and come from similar Mediterranean habitats. At the front of the border you could have dwarf lavender, Sedum spectabile, lamb's ears and ornamental grass such as stipa tenuissima, while middle-sized drought-resistant plants include Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus', Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' (wallflower), Russian sage and Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (catmint). At the back of the border you could use species more than 1.8m tall, including Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom) and Trachelospermum jasminoides. Most drought-tolerant plants will have either aromatic leaves, fleshy and succulent leaves (which store moisture for dry spells), grey leaves, hairy leaves (which shade themselves with their own hairs), long narrow leaves (which are good at shedding heat without water), or spikes (which act as 'fins' to cool the plant). The RHS offers these extra tips to create a more drought-resistant, but still attractive, garden: Cultivate the soil deeply and dig in large quantities of organic matter to improve soil structure, water retention and water availability for plants. Well-rotted garden compost, mushroom compost, composted bark and well-rotted farmyard manure are all suitable forms of organic matter. Heavy manuring can add nearly a month's worth of water storage capacity to the soil. Loam-based potting compost doesn't dry out as quickly as peat-free composts. If using peat-free, water-retaining gels might have some benefit. Apply sufficient fertiliser as plants use water most efficiently where nutrient levels are adequate. But do not apply too much fertiliser to the soil, as this can encourage too much lush growth which can flop in summer, requiring extra watering and becoming frost-damaged in winter. Choose plants with grey-green or silver leaves as they reflect the sun's rays, helping to conserve moisture within the plant tissues. Try to choose plants which suit the site's soil type and aspect. They will be more tolerant of varying climatic conditions as well as of pest and disease problems. Plant things while they are still small. They will develop much greater resilience as they adapt to their conditions from a young age. Ideally plant in autumn so they can do some growing before dry weather arrives. If planting Mediterranean plants, do so in spring when the soil is warming up. Many of these plants will suffer from root-rot if planted in autumn and become cold and damp over winter. AU GU ST2013 65

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Before planting, thoroughly soak the plants in their pots in a bucket of water until the bubbles stop rising to the surface. Thoroughly water in all new plants (and keep them watered in the first season after planting to ensure they establish well). Once established, they will become much more drought tolerant. After planting, mulch the bed with 5-7.5cm (2-3in) of gravel or, even better, a layer of compost or straw covered with gravel, to help retain moisture while the plants establish. You may decide to go without a lawn in your drought-friendly garden, but if not, you'll be pleased to know that lawns are surprisingly drought tolerant and usually recover well in the autumn rains even if they have been brown and parched most of the summer. Lawn irrigation should rarely be required, if at all, to keep the grass healthy. For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk BEST OF THE BUNCH - AGAPANTHUS While we're on the subject of dry conditions, think about featuring some agapanthus in your garden. Producing stems bearing stunning blue or white lollipop flowers, these South African herbaceous perennials give a very welcome burst of colour in midsummer. All have strap-like leaves and generally the deciduous types are the hardier hybrids as opposed to the species, which are evergreen but often tender. They are regularly offered for sale by colour rather than variety and grow from 60-120cm (24-48in). Those labelled blue or white are usually Agapanthus campanulatus, with large heads of flowers on 90cm stems. They need a hot, sunny situation to flower and a reasonable amount of moisture during the growing season. They make excellent single subjects in containers. Use a loam-based compost with added grit in a large terracotta pot and don't repot them too frequently as they produce more flowers when pot-bound. If you're planting them in a border, they combine well with soft yellow, apricot, silver or grey plants. Good varieties include the 'Headbourne Hybrids' as they are among the hardiest. Recommended named varieties include 'Bressingham Blue'.

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GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - FREEZING HERBS Soft-leaved plants such as chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, mint and parsley keep well when frozen. Cut small sprigs from the plants and wash the leaves. Put the herbs in a colander and immerse in salt water for 15-30 minutes to clean them thoroughly. Rinse under running water and shake well. Pat dry with kitchen paper. Chives should be chopped up before sprinkling on a tray or plate to open freeze, then packed into small cartons. Other herbs can be frozen in freezer bags, removed while still frozen and crunched up, then stored in containers. Crunch them up as quickly as possible, as herbs defrost rapidly.

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WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH Check watering requirements daily. In hot, dry weather, container plants may need watering more than once a day If you are saving seed from plants, check to make sure you harvest when the seeds are ripe but before they begin to shed Take the last crop of cuttings this year from pinks Pinch out the growing tips of fuchsias to increase the number of shoots available for cuttings Top up your pond with fresh water CORIANDER

Feed tomato plants regularly Make sure leafy vegetables such as lettuces and spinach, fruiting crops such as tomatoes and marrows, and beans and peas get enough water. Start preparing ground for a new lawn, so that sowing or turfing can take place in September Give evergreen hedges a trim to allow new growth to harden before the advent of frost Unless required for aesthetic purposes, shorten stems of Jerusalem artichokes to about 30cm (12in) to reduce the risk of them blowing over Sow Brompton stocks now for flowering under glass in late spring Sow maincrop turnips for lifting in mid October Stop outdoor tomatoes when they have set four trusses. Leave at least two leaves above the top truss to draw sap

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MAKING A PROPERTY THERMALLY EFFICIENT IS VERY WORTHWHILE

he seemingly never WITH TODAY’S EVER INCREASING ENERGY BILLS, IT IS NOW ending increases in MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT UK HOMEOWNERS the cost of energy, REPLACE INEFFICIENT WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH MORE when combined with THERMALLY EFFICIENT ONES. HAVING SAID THAT, TO ENSURE A environmental and sustainability reasons, makes the PROPERTY GETS THE FULL BENEFIT FROM AN INVESTMENT IN need to insulate dwellings DOUBLE OR TRIPLE GLAZING PROPERTY OWNERS ALSO NEED essential, although there is no TO PROPERLY INSULATE THE LOFT AND INSTALL CAVITY WALL getting away from the fact that INSULATION OR SOLID WALL INSULATION, DEPENDENT ON THE there is an initial investment TYPE OF HOUSE AND MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION. required to achieve this vital goal. On 1st April 2012, a new energy efficiency requirement for householders installing solar panels Since 1st April 2012 homeowners who have applied for the higher came into force. UK householders with an Energy Performance FIT have needed to send their energy supplier an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of Band D or better (A being the best) will be eligible Certificate (EPC) showing that their property has an EPC Band D or for the still financially beneficial Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) for each spare unit better at the time of their application to receive the standard Feed in they generate. For EPC’s of E, F or G (with G being the worst) then Tariff rate rather than the low basic rate. property owners will receive a lower rate tariff Properties of Band E or less (or those not submitting an EPC) will According to the Energy Saving Trust’s website “If you have an EPC receive the FIT at the lowest rate. Please note that property owners who which shows that your property is a Band E, F or G you will need to carry improve their property’s EPC Band to a D or higher at a later date will out energy efficiency improvements before you apply for the FITs or still get the lowest rate for the entire 20 years duration of the Feed in receive the FIT at the lower rate of for the lifetime of the tariff, currently Tariff scheme, which is designed to encourage property owners to make 20 years.” their premises more thermally efficient from the outset. These energy efficient improvements may require replacement “A” rated This requirement applies only to solar PV systems and extensions of windows and doors, loft insulation, cladding, new boilers, floor insulation, existing solar PV systems installed since 1st April 2012. This is not a energy saving light bulbs, lagging pipes and cavity wall insulation. retrospective requirement for existing solar PV systems. 70

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For home owners planning on moving rather than improving, there is still the basic requirement of actually being able to sell their particular premises, as houses that still have single glazed windows are not only expensive to heat, but also unattractive to modern day buyers. Shrewd prospective purchasers will demand to reduce the asking price by at least the cost of carrying out replacement double glazing and fitting insulation throughout, along with no doubt a heavy extra discount oﬀ the asking price for being the ones “being made” to carry out this essential work. When it comes to selling up, poorly insulated homes are inevitably shown up by the Energy Performance Certificate that all UK house owners are legally obligated to provide to prospective purchasers. The energy savings over time from fitting replacement double or triple glazing are significant and will eventually pay for the cost of installation. High quality energy rated replacement windows and doors help a property benefit from solar gain, retaining heat whilst massively reducing the amount of energy lost. They do this by not only have thermally broken frames (be they aluminium, composite or UPVC), but also by being properly fitted in the first place and by having a high double glazing specification involving Low emissivity Argon or Krypton filled sealed units with warm edge spacers (which help prevent transference of temperature) and specially coated glass that maximizes solar gain whilst stops the heat escaping.

The sheer choice of bespoke replacement windows can be baffling, but as long as an independently certified “A”, “B” or “C” rated window system is selected one cannot go far wrong. There are different types of window and finishes available to suit any type of UK property. These include aluminium, timber and UPVC casement windows and tilt and turn windows (both available in double glazing and triple glazing), sliding sash windows, Georgian windows and coloured aluminium windows, the latter of course usually available in any highly durable RAL powder coated finish (i.e. any colour you like!). Modern thermally broken “A” rated UPVC triple glazed replacement windows are naturally incredibly thermally efficient, highly secure and available in some cases in the same slimmer profiles as double glazed UPVC windows, so aesthetically very attractive as well. Alternatively “A” rated aluminium double glazed windows and doors have a slimmer profile, therefore do offer more glass and light, as well as better views and of course more attractive sight lines. Whichever energy rated fenestration product a property owner chooses, fitting replacement “A” rated double glazed windows or triple glazed windows and doors is a real must for any property owner determined to reduce heating bills, improve home security, add value to their home and improve their day to day living environment. For free professional advice on replacement “A” rated double glazed or triple glazed windows, along with double glazed aluminium, composite and UPVC residential doors, telephone 01494 854266 to speak to an experienced Hazlemere Windows home improvement expert, or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk AU GU ST2013 71

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HYPNOS CELEBRATES SUCCESS AT CORONATION FESTIVAL

oyal Warrant holder, Hypnos (www.hypnosbeds.c om) has been hand-making and supplying bespoke beds and mattresses to the Royal household for more than 100 years. The British bed manufacturer also continues to support “The Campaign for Wool”, an aspiring project led by HRH Prince Charles to help support British sheep farmers and promote the natural benefits of wool. As part of this year’s Coronation Festival held at Buckingham Palace, Hypnos showcased its bespoke handmade beds and attracted the attendance of several high-profile Royal Family members on their stand, such as HRH Prince Charles, HRH The Earl of Wessex, HRH Princess Eugenie and HRH Princess Beatrice. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, the Coronation 72

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Festival played host to more than 200 Royal Warrant holders, promoting the very highest standards of British innovation and design. This exclusive event allowed members of the public to wander through the beautiful grounds of Buckingham Palace and enjoy the showcase of the Royal Family’s favourite British products and services over the years. As a company that prides itself on its British heritage, Hypnos exhibited at this year’s festival and enjoyed a great success in demonstrating the best of British design and the level of craftsmanship that goes into every Hypnos beds and mattresses. Currently in its fifth generation and remaining a close family-run business, Hypnos maintains its enduring philosophy focusing on the pursuit of perfection, its long-standing commitments to sustainability, as well as the delivery of an energising sleep.

The company’s philosophy also highlights its 10-year guarantee synonymous with the brand and its product innovations designed to improve not only health and well-being but also the overall quality of life. In 2012, Hypnos received further recognition for its on-going commitment to protecting the environment by achieving the carbon neutral status. Combining traditional skills with modern manufacturing techniques, Hypnos uses only the finest natural and sustainable materials for its beds. Not only are the mattresses upholstered in the finest Belgian Damask fabrics, they are also hand side-stitched and hand tufted to ensure the utmost tailored finish, quality and durability. All Hypnos’ beds both mattresses and divans - are 100% recyclable, and all timbers used in the divans are FSC or PEFC certified and sourced from managed forests. Diﬀering

options of divan, fabric, legs, underbed storage and headboard are also available for personalisation. Based in Princes Risborough, the Hypnos showroom oﬀers a variety of pocket spring beds for visitors to try. Currently with over 30 beds on show, Hypnos showcases all available comfort tensions and personalisation options – from upholstered headboard and divan styles, to divan storage, fabrics and feet. The showroom is open six days a week, and visitors can benefit from the Hypnos specialist team’s expertise, as well as the intimate environment of the showroom where they can take comfort tests and snooze in privacy. For more information visit www.hypnosbeds.com. Hypnos, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire HP27 9RS. T: +44 (0)1844 348200 E: sleep@hypnosbeds.com

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MAKE THE WALLS YOUR OWN

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reasured photos and fabrics can easily and affordably be transformed into striking wallcoverings which tell a story about your life and style, says Abi Jackson. Choosing wallpaper was once a case of flicking through samples, or browsing row after row of patterned rolls in a homeware or DIY store. With wallpaper enjoying a revival, the choice of classic or new designs is certainly vast but there's another option that could make your walls special - choosing your own images to create unique papers. It's affordable and easy because one of the most notable wallpaper trends right now is for bespoke designs, with companies using cutting-edge technology to create high-quality wallpaper based on a picture or item you've fallen in love with, a compilation of beloved family photos or just one striking holiday snap for a mural. What better use for those beautiful photos which in most cases never graduate to an album and instead spend an eternity stored on a computer or mobile? "Having your photos made into wallpaper is an innovative and lovely way of using them," says Victoria Wayland-Smith of Life On A Wall, which turns photo collections into collage-style wallpaper. A choice of three design formats (classic, random and grid) are currently available, starting from £80 per square metre. Creating the paper takes around two to three weeks. Customers simply submit their hi-res photos via the website, and will be sent a proof of the design to approve before it's printed. "People are taking more photos than they used to and my job is organising people's photographs for them - primarily into photo-books. The wallpaper concept was a natural extension of this," says Wayland-Smith. "Photographs are so precious and evoke so special many memories that people are looking at different ways to get them off of their computer and display them, and digital printing gives us so many more opportunities and flexibility than we've had in the past." Swedish company Photowall also produces unique wallpaper and wall murals. Customers can either upload their own image to the site, or choose from the website's catalogue, which includes iconic skylines, tropical paradise scenes, maps and much more. Prices vary from £26 to £37 per square metre, and completed wallpaper will usually be shipped to the customer within a week of their order being placed. "The interest in interior design is steadily growing bigger, and so is the desire to have a unique and personal home," says Ida Gustafsson, marketing spokesperson at Photowall. "We have always wanted to frame our favourite pictures from holidays or of family and pets, and now we can take it a step further and cover a whole wall." Travel and holiday snaps are among the most popular photos customers choose to have transformed, as well as treasured photos of their children and family. Creatively Different takes the service a step further. As well as

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bespoke wall coverings, clients can have a matching design printed onto blinds. Again, homeowners can select a design from the company's catalogue, submit their own images, or request a unique design be created for them. Price per paper roll is around £52.80 for customers' own images, and around £66 when catalogue designs are used. Bespoke wallpaper isn't all about the modern age of digital photography, though. In fact, for some it's an opportunity to revisit bygone eras. UK design and print specialist Space Innovation offers a range of bespoke print and wallpaper/murals services, which includes bringing vintage designs back to life. This could be a vintage wallpaper design no longer in production, or the cover of a book, or even the print on a fabric - the possibilities are endless. "'Vintage Jigsaw' and 'Favourite Frock' were both bespoke commissions from a client's own vintage collection," says the company's Georges Icke. "For 'Kids' Bathroom', the client bought a roll of 1950s discontinued wallpaper from a flea market in New York which we digitally reproduced and tidied up before printing five rolls for her own use." It also has access to a fabric archive from Warner Fabrics which it can use to create wallcoverings ranging from space odysseys with rockets to classic toile de jouy. Costing from £60 per roll for repeating patterns, and £30 per square metre for print-to-fit single images, the whole process takes around 15-20 working days, and customers can submit requests and specifications entirely online. Being digital design experts, Space Innovation can work with a wide range of design 'sources', and spruce up worn and faded images if required. "Our wallpaper is 'paste-the-wall' quality, making for quick, easy and clean installation by any competent DIY-er or decorator," says Icke. "As the market becomes increasingly digital-savvy and people are looking for something individual and unique, so the inquiries we receive become more creatively varied and interesting. "These have included vintage book covers and pages, blueprints and sporting memorabilia." Another supplier, Mr Perswall, has a Nostalgia collection designed to trigger memories as well as a pop design range featuring 20th century style icons including Bridget Bardot, Sean Connery, Bob Dylan and Jackie Onassis. Alternatively, the company can transform old letters, beautiful lace, favourite record sleeves, photos or children's drawings into a memorable wall covering. It costs from £27 a square metre for paper that you've designed with a motif of your own. The company charges extra to scan in a motif. It can also create customised patterns. If you're looking for inspiration for designs, prints or quirky ideas, a new book, Wallpaper: A Collection of Modern Prints by Charlotte Abrahams (Quadrille, £14.99, available September 12) is bursting with them. It features reproductions of more than 150 papers by established designers and new talents. WICKED WALL DESTINATIONS Creatively Different 0800 085 2055 www.creativelydifferentblinds.com Life On A Wall 01628 667 116 www.lifeonawall.co.uk Mr Perswall 0208 442 8844 www.mrperswall.co.uk Photowall 020 331 83660 www.photowall.co.uk Space Innovation 07768 643 604 www.spaceinnovation.co.uk AU GU ST2013 79

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WOULD YOU LIKE A MATURE HEDGE BUT DON’T WANT TO WAIT FOR ONE TO GROW?

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as many private home owners. The hedge has also won a host of awards at prestigious shows: This year the hedge formed the backdrop for David Austin Roses’ Gold medal winning stand in the Great Pavilion at Chelsea and for Paul Martin’s fantastic contemporary garden at Hampton Court. The Elveden Instant Hedge™ is supplied in continuous 2.5 metre long root strips that enable stress free all year round planting. Practicality Brown has over 40,000 metres of certified UK provenance stock currently in production. Supply only as well as supply and plant terms are available with an optional irrigation system if required. Prices vary according to species, height, quantity and delivery location. A more attractive and environmentally friendly alternative to bricks and mortar or a timber fence, the Elveden Instant Hedge™ has many uses - aside from giving a garden structure and a feel of maturity it oﬀers privacy, noise screening and even added security. A beautiful, established hedge can achieve a variety of goals and really does transform a garden – why wait for a hedge to grow when you don’t have to? For more information or to arrange a nursery visit contact Practicality Brown Ltd on 01753 652022, email: hedge@pracbrown.co.uk or go to their website: www.pracbrown.co.uk

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oasting a mild climate, The Channel Islands are a haven for local produce, rich in natural ingredients from both the sea and the land. Today, the islands still produce an amazing variety of high quality fruit and vegetables with local varieties from grapes and melons to beans and potatoes. Hedge Veg stalls have become an iconic symbol of island life. The small handmade wooden boxes that perch on the island's hedgerows are filled with fruit and veg, flowers and eggs, jams and chutneys, all for sale. This simple, honest way of selling has changed little since it began, with a jam jar or even old milk churns acting as receptacles for buyers to pay for their wares. Hit

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the Islands' more rural roads and it won't be long before you come across one. As well as the popular Hedge Veg stalls, a number of farmer's markets have sprung up. Far from dying out, many islanders have even gone one step further and are now rearing a smallholding of chickens, goats, pigs and even bees. It is hard to match the quality of the seafood found around the Bailiwick’s coastline. The often unforgiving waters have been fished for hundreds of years and are home to a staggering variety of seafood. From the white fish of turbot, bass and brill, oily fish like mackerel and some of the best shellfish in the world

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including lobster, chancre, spider crabs, mussels and scallops, the island's sustainable approach to fishing means it is constantly supplied. The Fermain Valley Hotel in Guernsey and Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney pride themselves of sourcing local fish and creating delicious and modern dishes reflected in their diverse menus. With an abundance of produce quite literally on their doorstep, Chefs are spoilt for choice when it comes to creating delicious and fresh seasonal dishes. Both Guernsey and Alderney have a vast array of award-winning restaurants and a huge choice of eating styles. Tuck into fish and chips watching the sunset; watch the world go by from a Parisienne-style café, head to a cosy pub or dress up for a meal out, you will be spoilt for choice. One thing is for sure…you will not go hungry.

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ITS OFFICIAL! GREAT TASTE AT BEECHWOOD FINE FOODS

arah Murray, proprietor of Beechwood Fine Foods in Tring, Hertfordshire, has recently received three Gold awards at the Guild of Fine Foods 'Great Taste Awards 2013'. The Guild is nationally recognised for promoting excellence in speciality foods in the independent retail

sector. As Sarah explained, “The Gold Awards are rated 1, 2 or 3 stars and 1 star products are described as 'perfect', 2 stars are 'faultless' and three stars ‘wow you must taste this product’!” 50 days of judging 9,700 food and drink products from 2,100 producers saw these fabulous awards for Sarah’s own-brand jams, preserves and chutneys, namely: • Beechwood Fine Foods Victoria Plum Jam – Gold 2 star award • Beechwood Fine Foods Boozy Berry Jam - Gold 1 star award • Beechwood Fine Foods Old Doverhouse Chutney - Gold 1 star award The judge’s comments identified Sarah’s Plum Jam as “beautifully made with great texture,” and an “excellent balance of acidity and sweetness“. The Berry Jam was regarded “a glorious deep berry colour and wonderful depth of berry flavour, well balanced with the hint of sloe gin,” whilst the Chutney was “well balanced with sweetness and vinegar.” Fine praise indeed! An extensive promotional campaign in support of Great Taste Award winning foods will commence in September; Taste Gold, the Guild of Fine Food’s annual guide to award winning foods will participate in more than 80 major food exhibitions and festivals

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around the country, directing consumers to stores which signify a food or drink really has been independently proven to be the finest. “I’m absolutely delighted with the results!” continued Sarah. “Great Taste is completely independent and uncompromisingly rigorous. It’s trusted by retailers, buyers and consumers. This year I entered only a limited range of products to see the feedback. With this positive news I will certainly be entering more next year; either seasonal specials such as Raspberry and Redcurrant or one or more of our regular range, including my renowned Piccalilli!” For further information, visit www.beechwoodfinefoods.com or contact Toby and Sarah Murray on tel: 01442 828812.

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Will you be having a family picnic or a romantic al fresco day out for two? For a slice of romance, pick the most secluded spot you can find. A real romantic hideaway. Do your research, and find somewhere with stunning views, just in case you tire of gazing into each other’s eyes! Go the whole hog and dress up in full evening wear (minus the high heels), nominate a butler and raise a toast to the great outdoors. Plan the menu with care and love. Strawberries are important, as they are romantic foods for a picnic. Have dainty sandwiches, delicate fruits, small cuts of meats and vegetables, some pickles and sauces, and some fine gourmet treats like caviar or truffles. Use real champagne (sparkling wine) glasses. This will mean careful

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carrying but glass is far more romantic than perspex. And be sure to bring the champagne or sparkling wine to fill those glasses. And don’t forget the bottle opener! Bring along music. Music is crucial to create a romantic atmosphere, if your venue allows it and doesn’t disturb others that prefer a quiet picnic.

number of high-profile stores in London, with a choice of luxury ready-to-go fine foods. Hampers ranging from £25 through to several hundred pounds are a big business for retailers, celebrity chefs and restaurants, who market them for weekends in the park, at outdoor movies, the races, or any number of summer outdoor events.

And for a full-scale Kids Picnic, try the forest for fairy parties and treasure hunts, the park for a mini sports day or the seaside for a picnic and a paddle.. Remember, wear them out and empty plates are guaranteed. No real glasses here! Perspex is certainly the order of the day when planning a children’s picnic. Easy but nutritional foods are a must, with a selection of different nibbles to keep the children interested in the food that you are presenting. Kids love to dip stuff, so this picnic is really easy. Simply buy a selection of dips and things to dip such as fruits and vegetables , bread, pretzels, cookies, and crackers. Don’t forget the wet wipes depending on the ages of your younger guests! Party and outdoor games are essential to keep them amused!

That’s perhaps not as much fun as picking and choosing your own temptations from your local deli or farmers market: fill your hamper full of artisan breads, hand-made cheeses, hams, patés and salads, so you can rip, tear and share the food and hold your head high at the Proms in the Park.

You do need to decide whether you would like to create your own charming mix of delicious foods in a pretty basket, or save yourself some time and go with a traditional Fortnum & Mason type hamper. Your personalised hamper can be sourced, packed and delivered to you by a

As for wines, they should be light, pink and preferably sparkling, and champagne for pure luxury! Or go with British tradition and have a tasty cool Pimms….just don’t forget the cool bag and the fruits! If you do have children in tow, a cool fresh lemonade or fruit juices are ideal. You and your guests will need to have something comfy to sit on, and this is dependent on the scale of your picnic – although you can’t beat the traditional picnic blanket, and a couple of fold-up stylish chairs. A parasol may be handy if you like a bit of shade. Bon appetite! AU GU ST2013 8 3

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Stock syrup 150g water 150g white wine 150g sugar 30g fresh ginger ½ lemon, peeled ½ lime, peeled 1 vanilla pod, split 15 mint leaves 5 heads of elderflower (optional) or a splash of elderflower cordial

Gooseberry Fool 2. Make the gooseberry puree by gently simmering the gooseberries in the strained stock syrup until just at the point of bursting. 3. Blend gently in a food processor, leaving some pieces of fruit for texture 4. Soak 2 leaves of gelatine in a little of the warm stock syrup 5. Lightly whip the double cream 6. Fold in the gooseberry puree reserving 200g of puree for layering 7. Strain gelatine mixture and gently fold into the cream 8. Add a splash of white wine and lime juice to taste 9. Gently fold again then place in serving glasses layering the glass with alternating layers of puree and fool and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving

Gooseberry puree 500g blush gooseberries 200g stock syrup Fool 400g double cream 200g gooseberry puree from above 2 gelatine leaves Splash of white wine Juice of 1 lime to taste

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Method Stock Syrup 1. Mix together all the ingredients in a The Artichoke is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

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A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or German Riesling will work well with the floral flavours of the gooseberry for this recipe.

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Salon Privé 2013 4TH - 6TH SEPTEMBER 2013, SYON PARK, WEST LONDON

Now entering its 8th consecutive year, Salon Privé is the UK’s premier ‘boutique’ motoring event is returning to West London’s Syon Park in 2013. eaturing the world-renowned Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance, Boodles Ladies’ Day and numerous world product debuts, Salon Privé is a Motor Show with a difference – a not-to-be-missed, three-day luxury lifestyle extravaganza in the style of a quintessentially English Garden Party in West London. Following the outstanding success of 2012, Salon Privé 2013 will retain its new late summer dateline as a fitting and exquisite end to the British social season.

It is a hospitality-only event appealing to discerning guests, collectors, buyers, owners and enthusiasts who prefer a more intimate and engaging experience. It is a presentation of the very finest automotive and luxury brands as well as the rarest and most valuable of classic cars and motorcycles, all of which are beautifully displayed on the lawns of one the country’s most spectacular stately homes, Syon Park. 86

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Concours d’elegance The Concours is everything an internationally acclaimed event should be – a display of exclusive and exceptional historic cars and motorcycles. These classics have an important part to play in history, they each have their own story to tell and allow us to go back in time to see the spectacular automobile designs created by these masterful engineers. Represented at this year’s Event are Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Norton, Yamaha, Triumph amongst other superb and legendary marques. Entry is by invitation only. A high calibre jury, chaired by Derek Bell, former British Grand Prix racing driver, will judge the participating vehicles. Awards will be presented for Class Winner, Class Runner-up, Class 3rd place and 10 Special Prizes awarded for the likes of Best Interior, Best Design as well as the much coveted People’s Choice and of course the grand finale prize, Best of Show.

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Guests are treated to a staggering display of vintage Super and Luxury Cars, all beautifully and openly displayed on the lawns of this privately-owned state house, Syon Park. The rarity and exclusivity of many of these historic vehicles further endorses the organisers’ claim to it being the principal and most significant Concours d’Elégance in the UK. With its high profile guests and mixture of live performances and innovative activities, Salon Privé has secured its place as an event of great magnitude on the English Social Calendar. Boodles Ladies Day The Boodles Ladies’ Day at Salon Privé is a day not to be missed. Be a part of this amazing day where beautifully dressed women are more than a match for their Super Car counterparts. In addition to the luxury brands ,stunning classic and Super Cars on display, a celebrity panel will select a short list of the most stylishly dressed ladies one of whom will be awarded a piece of jewellery from Boodles during afternoon tea. Audemars Piguet Super Car Friday Whether attending with friends or entertaining clients and customers, this is a spectacular day out; The Audemars Piquet Super Car Friday, which combines live music and entertainment, daily classic & super car parades, Pommery Champagne, lobster luncheon and afternoon tea, all set against the stunning back drop of Syon House. Here you’ll find the latest and most spectacular super cars, the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elegance, the Luxury Brands Village featuring jewellery, watches, private jets and yachts and the EFG Private Bank Art & Memorabilia Fair.

Managing Director, Andrew Bagley, said: “Together with our key sponsors, partners and exhibitors, we concluded that 2012 was, without doubt, the best Salon Privé ever. The timing was perfect, as was the weather, and moving into early September gives us an opportunity to establish a long-term dateline that sponsors, exhibitors, concours entrants and guests can diarise and look forward to. We have therefore jointly decided that September is the best way forward, as it provided such a glorious end to the British summer this year, and we are committed to delivering even more in 2013.”

Through its rich and colourful history from its origins as an Abbey in the 15th century to its present ownership by the 12th Duke of Northumberland, Syon Park has remained a much loved and coveted home and set amongst 200 acres of private parkland it is hard to believe that it lies barely 7 miles from central London. With onsite parking available as well as easy access via either road (A4/M4), rail or air (helicopter), getting to and from the event could not be easier and for those wishing to extend their stay, there is always the 5* Waldorf Astoria Hotel newly built within the grounds of Syon Park to consider. Tickets for Salon Privé 2013 are available now and can be purchased at by calling the Ticket Hotline on 0808 100 2205.

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THE CAR’S THE STAR PHOTO OF FAMOUS ROLLS-ROYCE RESTORED IN BEACONSFIELD TO STAR IN LONDON EXHIBITION OF NIGERIA MONARCHS

George Osodi's image of the Emir of Kano in ‘ALW 11’

highly evocative image of a unique Rolls-Royce restored for the Emir of Kano by Chris Lee’s Ltd, Beaconsfield, Bucks, is to star in an exhibition of photos by the celebrated photographer George Osodi. Entitled Nigeria Monarchs, it is being held at the Bermondsey Project, London, October 11-November 3. ROYAL PATRONAGE

‘ALW 11’ started life in 1952 as a long wheelbase Silver Wraith. Its flamboyant lines were inspired by American oil tycoon and renowned Rolls-Royce aficionado Nubar Gulbenkian and committed to metal by the British coachbuilder Hooper. Ownership of the car then passed to the Emir of Kano, Abdullahi Bayero, and its second claim to fame was its role as transport for Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 1956 visit to Nigeria, when they rode open-topped through the city of Kano to the cheering of the admiring crowds. RESTORATION BY CHRIS LEE’S LTD, BEACONSFIELD, BUCKS

By 2009 this most striking of Rolls-Royces had been handed down to the current Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Ado Abdullahi Bayero and, though still much loved by the family, was in dire need of restoration. This exacting task was entrusted to long-standing independent Rolls-Royce specialist Chris Lee’s of Beaconsfield, Bucks. Recalls Chris: “The instruction was to do anything that was 88

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required, irrespective of cost, and we ultimately rebuilt pretty well everything, starting with a new ash frame for the alloy body. Along the way we created replacement Perspex covers for the unique front lights, and persuaded the speedometer in the rear compartment back into life, where we also fitted a genuine Rolls-Royce badge bar to serve as a handrail for the emir when he needed to stand and acknowledge his people. The much-treasured bonnet mascot is one of the rare Rolls-Royce ‘kneeling lady’ type. “Seeing George’s splendid photo of the emir driving ‘ALW 11’ brought back many memories, as did the garages in the background, in which we first saw this famous car together with a Rolls-Royce Silver Could III that we also restored for the emir; the relationship with whom obviously means a great deal to us.” OTHER REGAL AND CELEBRITY CUSTOMERS

Eighty per cent of Chris Lee’s Ltd’s business is focused on Rolls-Royce and Bentley models of all ages, but the company also operates a first class bodyshop specialising in the repair of

Lotus, Jaguar and other up-market brands. Says top quality fabricator Martin Hawes: “All our customers require the highest quality and the personal touch, and I think it is these virtues in particular that help us win and retain business from our competitors. Among Chris’s prized keepsakes is a personal letter from Princess Margaret, thanking us for looking after her cars for no less than 12 years. More recently we carried out a project for the King of Malaysia, while the list of celebrities we have served over the years reads like the Who’s Who of the entertainment industry.” ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Whether it’s seeking mechanical perfection or an above-average paint finish, the staﬀ at Chris Lee’s Ltd is used to going the extra mile. Says painter of perfection Dave Redrup: “Our bodyshop projects benefit from a couple more processes than most of our competitors provide. Such attention to detail features in all our work and is certainly appreciated by the customers.” Further details of George Osodi’s work and the upcoming exhibition can be found at www.zphotographic.com. Information on Chris Lee’s Ltd is viewable at www.chrislees.co.uk.

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