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Local Life, Arts & Events Henley Royal Regatta The Garden Players Chalfont St Giles Show Amersham Musical Extravaganza The Henley Festival Beaconsfield Society Audi International Day Get More Out Of Your Life Magazine Henley Fringe Make Believe Idea’s In Berkhamsted Cliveden Rocks!

Days Out London 60’s Week The BBC Proms Beach Polo Championships Seve Day Concours D’Elegance Wimbledon Championships

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House & Garden Swim All Year Round The Finest Sound & Vision Triple Glazing Is Better Inspiring Interiors When Is A Door Not A Door? A Note From St Giles Furniture Wonderful Windows

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Travel Somewhere Special With Enjoy Holidays

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Property Life The Finest Local Homes

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Learn to identify our local butterflies, wildflowers and other wildlife on Ashridge's chalk downland with the National Trust's Ranger. 2-4pm, £7 Adult (£6 Friends of Ashridge) £5 Children, 01442 851227. Steps Hill Car Park Hertfordshire Saturday 30 Jun 2012 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge BUTTERFLY WALK

Join Matthew Oates the National Trust's butterfly expert to discover the butterflies on the beautiful Ivinghoe Hills on the Ashridge Estate. 10am-12pm, £8 Adult (£7 Friends of Ashridge) £5 Children, 01442 851227. Steps Hill Car Park Hertfordshire Sunday 15 Jul 2012 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge THE RAMBLERS GROUP WALK. DISTANCE 6 MILES.

Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. A walk taking in hills, views and part of the Grand Union canal. National Trust car park on brow of hill oﬀ Icknield Way on left-hand side of road from Aldbury. Some hills and views and takes in part of the Grand Union canal. Time: 10:00. Contact: David Lawrence - telephone: 01296 482313/ 07950 088213. Most walks are intended primarily for Ramblers’ Association members. Non-members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks, though if you walk with a group regularly you will be expected to join the Ramblers. The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: SP955149 Buckinghamshire HP4 1NF Sunday 15 Jul 2012 JUBILEE TRAIL

Join us for a seasonal Family Trail around the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Answer questions along the way and earn your reward!

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10am-4pm, £1, 01442 851227 Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre Hertfordshire HP4 1LT Until Sunday 15 Jul 2012 THE PEPPER FOUNDATION PEPPER ROCK SHOW 2012 24 CARAT PEPPER

Pepper Rock Show - 24 Carat Pepper performances on13th,14th,15th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st July 2012 Suitable for all ages, it is a complete evening out, with live acts pre and post show also food and a bar in the marquee. There will be a family day on Sunday 15th July with a children's entertainer and a balloon race. Evening gates open 6.30-11.30pm Show 8.15-10.15pm on Sunday gates open 3.30-8.30pm, Show 5pm-7pm Fri 13 July All tickets £10, For 14th 15th 18th and 19th July tickets £15 with Concessions at £10. Fri 22 July tickets £15 No Concessions, Sat 21st tickets £20 no concessions Box Oﬃce 01442 977292 Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted School, Kings Road, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3BG Friday 13 Jul 2012 to Sun 15 Jul, Wed 18 Jul to Sat 21 Jul. www.peppershow.com A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Amersham A Cappella and Chalfont Wind Band perform a light-hearted and entertaining programme to raise funds for Brain Tumour UK. Starting 8pm. Tickets £9 to include wine/juice during the interval St Michael’s Church, Amersham on the Hill; Buckinghamshire HP6 5DR. Saturday 30 Jun 2012 www.braintumouruk.org.uk 15 GADE VALLEY COTTAGES - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

165ft x 30ft sloping rural garden. Patio, lawn, borders and pond. Choice of paths lead through woodland area emerging by wildlife pond and sunny border. A

choice seating oﬀers sunny rural views or quiet shady contemplation with sounds of rustling bamboos and bubbling water. Open:Sun 27 May, Sun 15 July (1.30-5). Admission £3, Children free. Times:1.30-5. Open for charity. 15 Gade Valley Cottages, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BW Sunday 15 Jul 2012. www.ngs.org.uk WIGGINTON FESTIVAL (NEAR TRING)

Now in its fourth great year, this charity event is set to be the best ever with something for all the family to enjoy. 10 great bands performing music for all tastes on a covered stage. Farmers' Market, childrens rides, ferret racing, climbing wall, Real Ale Festival, Fun Dog Show, Classic Car show, Tug 'o War, Hog Roast and Cream Teas amongst a host of country events high up in the Chilterns. Signed oﬀ the A41 near Tring Hertfordshire. Profits will go to the Iain Rennie Hospice At Home and the Friends of St Bartholomews. Festival opening times 12 midday to 10pm Entrance: Adults £5 and Children £2 on the day Children under 5 are free Seniors over 65 £2 Free car-parking on Wigginton sports fields Chesham Road Wick Road, Wigginton (with parking just oﬀ the Chesham Road) Hertfordshire HP23 6EL Saturday 7 Jul 2012 THE MISBOURNE AT THE OPERA

The Misbourne Symphony Orchestra, Susanna Hurrell (soprano), Ben Johnson (tenor), Conductor - Richard Jacklin. Wagner: Preludes to Acts 1 and 3 from Lohengrin, Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs, opera favourites by Oﬀenbach, Verdi, Donizetti, Gounod, Lehar, Tchaikovsky, Tosti and Puccini. Tickets (Adults £10 Students/Children £4) 01494 784479, at the door and from The

Record Shop, Amersham and Perfect Pitch, Chesham 7pm The Amersham School, Stanley Hill, Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9HH Sunday 1 Jul 2012 CHESHAM BOIS HOUSE OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

A 3 acre plantswoman’s garden with primroses, daﬀodils and hellebores in early spring. Interesting for most of the yr with lovely herbaceous borders, rill with small ornamental canal, walled garden, old orchard with wildlife pond, handsome trees some of which are toparied. It is a peaceful oasis. Open:Suns 25 Mar, 6 May, 8 July (2-5.30). Admission £3.50, Children free. Times:2-5.30. Telephone:01494 726476. Visitors & groups also welcome by appointment. Open for charity. Chesham Bois House, Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6DF Sunday 8 Jul 2012 www.ngs.org.uk LITTLE CHALFONT FARMERS’ MARKET

This is the place to shop for locally produced, quality rare-breed pork, bacon and award-winning sausages. NEW! Veg stall Styan Produce. Also beef, lamb, poultry, free range eggs, organic breads, pies and baked goods, cheeses, yogurts, home baked cakes and lots more from small local producers. Take a break - refreshments by WI in village hall. 9am - 1pm Every second Saturday in the month. Village Hall car park, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont Buckinghamshire HP8 4UD Saturday 14 Jul 2012 www.littlechalfontfarmersmarket.co.uk BEACONSFIELD DONKEY DERBY - SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 2012

A great day out for all the family – More exciting than The Grand National! Donkey Racing, Tote Betting, 7 Races, 7 Jockeys Donkeys ridden bareback by Jockettes – Lots of thrills and spills, Special Exciting Features: Fly Past by Thames Valley Air Ambulance Helicopter, Fire Engine from Bucks Fire and Rescue Service, Guest Appearance

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from BODGER the WWFC Club Mascot. Fun Attractions for Children of All Ages: Donkey Rides Find the Donkey Competition, Inflatable Assault Course and Bouncy Castle, Penalty Shoot Out, Strong Man Striker, Tombola and Raﬄe, Coconut Shy, Face Painting, Tattoos, Treasure Hunt, Lots of Side Shows and other Attractions. Food and Refreshments: Hog roast, BBQ, Beer, Pimms, Soft Drinks, Cake,Tea, Coﬀee and Ice Cream Stalls. Saturday 30th June 2012 from 12.00 to 15.30 - £1.50 Entry Donkey Races Start at 12.30 - 7 Races with 7 Runners at half hour intervals. Air Ambulance Helicopter Fly Past 13.30, Fire Engine 14.00 Proceeds to St Mary’s School and Beaconsfield Lions Charities. Sponsors Volvo and local business. St Mary and All Saints School, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1RG Saturday 30 Jun 2012 18 BROWNSWOOD ROAD OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

A plant-filled suburban garden designed by Barbara Hunt. A harmonious arrangement of arcs and circles introduces a rhythm that leads through the garden. Sweeping box curves, gravel beds, brick edging and lush planting. A restrained use of purples and reds dazzle against a grey and green background. Open:Sun 24, Wed 27 June (1-5). Evening Opening, wine, Fri 6 July (6-8). Admission £3, Children free. Times:6-8. Telephone:01494 689959. Visitors & groups, max 15, also welcome by appointment Apr to Oct. Open for charity. 18 Brownswood Road, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2NU. Friday 6 Jul 2012 www.ngs.org.uk

recognised as one of the most exciting and engaging string quartets playing today. Since their formation in Norway in 1984, their dynamic and commanding performances have captivated audiences. 20.00 (8pm) £15. £50 Ticket for 4 concerts. Children half price Tel: 01923 283330 Email: jordansboxoﬃce@gmail.com Jubilee Hall School Lane, Seer Green Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2QJ Sunday 1 Jul 2012 www.jordansmusicclub.org.uk ŠKAMPA QUARTET AT JORDANS MUSIC CLUB SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Škampa Quartet are joined by a second viola, Karel Untermüller, to play three string quintets at the final concert of our Festival. This will be a very special opportunity to hear the Mozart C minor string quintet and Brahms second quintet, as well as the wonderful Dvorák viola quintet. The Škampa is among the very finest of an outstanding group of current Czech string quartets that has represented their country in major concert halls around the world for twenty years. Through their mentors, the legendary Smetana Quartet, they trace their roots to the earliest quartets - such as the Bohemian Quartet - in a land that remains, to this day, the very cradle of European chamber music. Karel Untermüller has performed as a soloist with many Czech orchestras and musicians. 20.00 (8 pm) Tickets £15. £50 for four concerts. Children half price. Tel: 01923 283330 Email: jordansboxoﬃce@gmail.com Jubilee Hall, School Lane, Seer Green, Bucks Buckinghamshire HP9 2QJ Sunday 15 Jul 2012 CHESHAM FOLK CLUB

VERTAVO QUARTET AT JORDANS MUSIC CLUB SUMMER FESTIVAL

On 1st July we welcome the Vertavo Quartet who will play Mozart’s extraordinary ‘Dissonance’ Quartet, Grieg’s unfinished second Quartet and two works by Dvorák - a selection from the Cypresses plus the great ‘American’ quartet. The Vertavo Quartet is internationally

Mike Nicholson. Back by popular demand, Mike has amazing collection of songs and a rich warm bass baritone voice that’s just like a pint of the best Guinness you have ever tasted. 8.15 to 11.00 Members £ 6.00 non members £8.00 White Hill Centre Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1AG Monday 16 Jul 2012 www.tudorfolkclub.com

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Henley Royal Regatta 2012 WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE - SUNDAY 1ST JULY The Henley Royal Regatta is one of the premier sporting and social occasions in the British calendar. With its 160 year history, it is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and it holds a unique place in the respect and affection of all oarsmen - both active and retired. Founded in 1839, it is famous both as a great sporting occasion and as a social event. People come from all over the world to attend, either as competitors or as spectators. Winning an event at Henley has always been considered one of the greatest achievements of a rower’s career, even amongst those who have become world champions; and a rowing life is not complete if it does not include competing at Henley. Unlike multi-lane international regattas, Henley still operates a knock-out draw with only two boats racing in each heat. This entails the organisation of up to 90 races on some of the five days. The length of the Course is 1 mile 550 yards. It takes approximately seven minutes to cover, so there are often two races at once on the Course for much of the day. The number of races is, of course, reduced on each successive day, leaving only the Finals to be rowed on the last day. The first rounds of the Thames, Temple, Princess Elizabeth, Wyfold, Britannia, Prince Albert and Fawley Challenge Cups will begin racing on Wednesday 27th June 2012. The racing timetable for the Wednesday will be posted on the Regatta website on the afternoon of Sunday 24th June. The first rounds of all other events will begin racing on Thursday 28th or Friday 29th June. There are 20 events in total: 6 classes of race for Eights, 5 for Fours (3 coxless and 2 coxed), 5 for Quadruple Sculls, and races for Coxless Pairs and Double Sculls. In addition there are single sculling races for both men and women. A record number of 133 overseas crews have entered this year’s event, easily breaking the previous record of 126 overseas crews set in the 150th Anniversary year back in 1989. Twenty one overseas nations are represented, the second

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highest number ever. There are 499 crews entered in total. THE STEWARDS’ ENCLOSURE

Only open to members and their guests. There are now 6,500 Members and the waiting list is nearly 1,000 - this means that it could take up to 10 years before an applicant is likely to be elected to membership. Please contact Henley Royal Regatta for a membership application form or for further information on the application process. Those attending the Regatta in the Stewards’ Enclosure must dress in accordance with long-established tradition. Gentlemen are required to wear lounge suits, or jackets or blazers with flannels, and a tie or cravat. Ladies are required to wear dresses or skirts with a hemline below the knee and will not be admitted wearing divided skirts, culottes or trousers of any kind. Similarly, no one will be admitted to the Stewards’ Enclosure wearing shorts or jeans. Whilst not a requirement, it is customary for ladies to wear hats. Members are particularly asked to bring the dress code to the attention of their Guests, to ensure that the standards are maintained and to avoid the possibility of embarrassment of a Guest being refused admission. Children under ten years of age are not admitted. The Regatta Enclosure This situated just downstream from the Stewards’ Enclosure and is open to the general public, competitors and supporters. The atmosphere is less formal than the Stewards’ Enclosure as there is no dress code, although many who attend do enter into the spirit of the Regatta, wearing club blazers and other rowing apparel. Children of all ages are welcome and admission is free to under 14s when accompanied by an adult who has purchased a Regatta Enclosure badge. To view the racing, the Regatta Enclosure offers seating alongside the river and in an open grandstand. There is also

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an excellent covered restaurant, an outside dining area and a bar. The River Lounge by “rhubarb” Henley This most quintessential and unique of English institutions is a truly spectacular occasion and the perfect setting for entertaining. Situated opposite the world famous Temple Island, only yards from the racing action itself, The River Lounge by “rhubarb” Henley has the perfect vantage from which to take in this remarkable event. This exclusive venue has reinvented the hospitality experience from a traditional and conservative environment into a fresh and contemporary space. The enclosure continues to grow in popularity each year and regularly receives critical acclaim. Guests enter the stunning marquee and start the day with a delicious champagne and canapé breakfast. Afterwards they lounge in the private and beautifully sculptured gardens and can enjoy the very best in gourmet cuisine. Guests enjoy a complimentary bar throughout the day, live acoustic music, head and neck massages, a private river cruise and much more. Plus all of this is delivered with a level of personal friendly service synonymous with only the most elite of occasions. The River Lounge is an unrivalled experience, delivering the very best in hospitality and entertainment. They also offer hospitality outside of the Regatta for weddings or dinner parties on the river, as they are now partnered with Hobbs of Henley, who operate three stylish river boats along the Thames. Car parking spaces are available on the Regatta site and it is advisable to purchase daily parking labels in advance. Trains run frequently to Henley from London Paddington and a special timetable is implemented by First Great Western for the duration of the Regatta. Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-onThames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2LY. For further details please visit www.hrr.co.uk For further details of “rhubarb” Henley please call 01491 832 283 or visit their website at www.rhubarb.net/henley JUNE2012 15

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es !, The Garden Players are back in Beaconsfield, following their successful performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, with an exciting new production of Twelfth Night in June 2012, again using the facilities of the lovely garden at Storrington in Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield. Shipwrecked oﬀ the coast of Illyria and believing her twin brother Sebastian to be dead, the destitute Viola dresses as a boy for self protection and joins the court of the lovesick Duke Orsino. Sent to court Lady Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, she finds herself at the apex of a love triangle: 'Whoe'er I woo, myself would be his wife.' The hilarious antics of Sir Toby Belch & Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the humiliation of Olivia's servant Malvolio are key additional elements of Shakespeare's much loved comedy of mistaken identity and sweeping romance. Director, Archie Wilson, a well known and respected local director and actor, has selected a strong cast of experienced local performers, many of whom were in the previous productions. The growing popularity and success of the The Garden Players has attracted a number of new, young cast members to Twelfth Night, among whom are :Lauren Brady a young, beautifully spoken trainee Actuary, fills the dual role of Viola and Cesario, one of the surviving twins, at the same time falling in love with her mentor Duke Orsino. Jan Edwards who will be playing Maria, and who has acted in and seen a lot Shakespeare, is enjoying rehearsing with her new friends enormously. “I love Twelfth Night” says Jan “and can’t resist any opportunity to become involved - it is interesting, beautiful and complicated”. Hugo Bostock plays the part of sea captain Antonio, who rescues Viola’s twin brother Sebastian and seems to have dark longings for him.

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The Garden Players are again being supported by Deloitte as sponsor and thanks to their continued invaluable contribution, things are off to a good start. The Charity itself is enthusiastically involved in the publicity for the show. Around 200 local businesses have been approached and invited either to donate to the charity or contribute a prize for the raffle. This will be the group’s fourth production and since their inaugural 2009 production of Much Ado About Nothing, they have raised in excess of £28,000 for their charities from the three productions so far in Beaconsfield and Bath, all of which sold out several weeks prior to opening night. The group’s aims are to stage a high quality production while maximising their charitable donations. This year’s performances will again be in aid of the Child Bereavement Charity http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/, a national charity based in Saunderton, Bucks which supports children and parents when there is a bereavement in their family. Twelfth Night is one of the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays, and there will be four performances on the evenings of 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th June 2012 in the garden of Storrington, 13 Ledborough Wood, Beaconsfield HP9 2DJ. Tickets are £15 ( £12 concession for the Wednesday performance ) which includes a programme and a glass of wine. The box office is doing brisk business and our box office manager Judith Timewell can be contacted on 01628 522854. We are looking forward once again to seeing and sharing a glass of wine with many friends both old and new on a balmy summer's evening. Further information is available on The Garden Players’ website at http://www.thegardenplayersweb.co.uk/

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ith its hugely successful Jubilee Day celebration safely in the bag, the year’s biggest event looms in Chalfont St. Giles! Yes, it’s coming up to Show time once again and while all the Mums, Dads and kids are planting vegetables and scanning recipes for their competition entries, the Superheroes are on their way! It will all be happening on Saturday, September 8th – a week later this year than the traditional St Giles’ Day— when the village will once again host the Chalfont St Giles Show! The best, the biggest and the brightest day out for fifty miles in any direction, this perennial favourite event on the local calendar—now over 100 years old—will again take place on Stone & Silsden Meadows in the heart of this beautiful Chilterns village. Oﬀering an amazing day out for all the family packed with top-class entertainment and maximum fun, it’s a steal at only £5 per adult (£3 in advance), Juniors (5-17), Senior Citizens £2 (in advance and on

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Show Day) and under 5’s free, with FREE PARKING in Mill Lane thrown in, we’re willing to bet no other event in the county—maybe even the country—can oﬀer such a fantastic line up at such a reasonable price! And what a terrific roster of Superheroes will be on Show! Topping the bill this year are The Royal Signals White Helmets, the world-famous motorcycle display team who will be performing white-knuckle car leaps, high speed cross-overs and their trademark Fire Jump in which the whole team storms through a huge and seemingly impassable firestorm – all done at top speed with amazing control and unerring precision! Appearing alongside the White Helmets will be the nationally-acclaimed Sheep Show, a light-hearted look at the sheep and shearful world of wool. Directed by New Zealand high country shepherd-turned-showman Stuart Barnes, the nine stars of the show make sheep’s eyes at you

as one of them is shorn, and the Dancing Sheep sheepishly dance their way through the Sheep Show Hustle. As if that weren’t amazing enough, the big finale features the unmissable Sheep Racing, during which the stars of the show will race over a furlong. Stuart will give a brief introduction to each sheep’s current form and, of course, no bets are Baaa…d! For an adrenaline rush of sensational proportions come and experience the OMG thrills of Europe’s first Mobile Zip Line! And Keep your eyes peeled too for exciting new talent in the form of alternative magician Dee Riley, hailed by one local newspaper as ‘A Future Star To Be’, and who will be enthralling everyone with his Table Magic, Low Wire artiste Bernie Bennett, legendary Balloon Sculptor Billy Bubbles and Peter Leadbeater, the brilliant Chainsaw Carver and show favourites The Falconry Centre and their beautiful birds of prey and Premier Rides, back by

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MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA in aid of brain tumour charity A mersham A Cappella and Chalfont Concert Wind Band will perform for no fee at St Michael’s Church, Amersham on Saturday, 30 June, at 8pm to raise funds for the charity. Tickets cost £9 per person and include a glass of wine or juice. The concert is organised by the Chiltern Fundraisers, an official fundraising umbrella group of Brain Tumour UK. The small committee and several volunteers, many of whom have a personal connection with brain tumours, raised £10,000 for the charity last year. Committee member Kiki Connor said: ”We are hoping to attract music lovers of all ages to this special performance, combining two of the best musical groups in our area. We are very grateful to the groups for performing free, enabling us to raise money for a cause close to our hearts.” Kiki is a personal friend of Jenny Baker OBE, Brain Tumour UK Chief Executive, who lost her eldest son Stephen to the condition in 2004. “Having witnessed what Jenny and her family went through and how Jenny put her own grief to one side to offer support to other families coping with the devastating consequences of the disease, inspires me to raise funds for Brain Tumour UK,” she said. Despite 40 people being diagnosed every day in the UK with a primary brain tumour, only 2% of all cancer research funding in the UK goes to brain tumour research, she said. “In our own small way we are hoping to help Brain Tumour UK raise awareness and make a difference to the lives of people affected by the condition,” said Kiki. Amersham A Capella (http://www.amershamacappella.com/) is a highly successful ladies chorus with a long history of excellence. Helen Lappert, Musical Director of the chorus since 2005, said: “We have over 50 members from all walks of life, diverse careers and backgrounds – but united in an enjoyment of music making. Our wide repertoire extends from traditional barbershop style songs, classic and contemporary ballads and show-stoppers through to

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AN AWARD-WINNING LADIES ACAPPELLA CHORUS FROM AMERSHAM AND THE POPULAR CHALFONT CONCERT WIND BAND WILL SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS FOR ONE NIGHT DURING A JOINT PERFORMANCE IN AID OF LATIMER- BASED CHARITY, BRAIN TUMOUR UK.

up-beat jazzy and popular numbers.” In 2010 the choir won the Good Housekeeping Choir of the Year and the Gold Medal at the LABBS National Convention 2010. “Our main aim is to make beautiful harmonious music and most importantly, to have great fun!” said Helen. The Chalfont Concert Wind Band (http://www.chalfontwindband .co.uk/index.html) is a community band aimed at encouraging the interest of wind band (wind and percussion instruments) musicians of any age. Derek Wilson became President and Conductor Emeritus in 2004. He was awarded an MBE in 2007 for Services to Music and the Community. Dwight Pile-Gray is the Director of Music. “We pride ourselves on being a community band and we are always willing to support local (and national) charities,” said band secretary Mary Cadman. To buy tickets for the Musical Extravaganza and find out about other events, contact: Anne Parsons 01494 726 671 anneandray@tiscali.co.uk

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A FESTIVAL

THE HENLEY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES WITH A SPECTACULAR LINE UP 4TH - 8TH JULY 2012

enley Festival is the UK's most luxurious festival, a magical, five-night, star-studded, strictly black-tie event on the banks of the River Thames, a quintessential English summer party with 5 nights, 7 stages, 4 art galleries, Albert and Michel Roux Jr dining and 25,000 revellers. For gentlemen the quintessentially English black tie with a twist of eccentricity and a dash of daring is the order of the evening. For ladies, the Festival is a time for glamorous cocktail dresses and gowns with jewels. This year the Festival is celebrating 30 years at the heart of the English summer season and has announced a line up like never before. Headline acts confirmed: Sting, Lulu, Tim Minchin, Katherine Jenkins, Olly Murs, Alfie Boe, Blue, Nathan Pacheco, Laura Wright and Peridot Sting opens the Festival on 4th July, and will perform many of his most celebrated hits. Composer, singer,

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author, actor, activist - Sting formed The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers in 1977. The band released five albums, earned six Grammy awards, and in 2003 was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sting has released 13 solo albums, sold nearly 100 million albums from his combined work with the Police and as a solo artist, and has earned 10 Grammy awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and three Oscar nominations. Opera sensation Katherine Jenkins and American singer/songwriter Nathan Pacheco on 5th July. One of 2011's biggest selling classical artists Laura Wright, acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe and co-writer of the Olivier award winning musical Matilda, Tim Minchin on 6th July. Sixties-songstress Lulu joined by Peridot, The London Community Gospel Choir and 00's No.1 boy band Blue on 7th July. The very successful X-Factor finalist Olly Murs will be closing the Festival on 8th July.

The headline acts are closed each night by a dazzling firework display before partygoers dance into the night at the Festival's resident nightclub. Black tie revellers can enjoy candlelit dining at award winning Michelin starred chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr's riverside restaurant or have a more relaxed bite at one of the Festival's six other restaurants. Along the riverbank worldclass acts from the worlds of jazz, opera, pop, theatre, comedy and cabaret entertain while pop-up art boutiques and sculpture lawns bring major galleries and artists to the Festival. The headline acts are closed each night by a dazzling firework display before partygoers dance into the night at the Festival's resident nightclub.

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Among the stand-up comedy acts on oﬀer are Have I got News for you! regular Dr Phil Hammond, Fascinating Aïda star Sarah-Louise Young, and charismatic Canadian comedic Craig Campbell. The Festival's signature cabaret acts, The Roving Company of Eccentrica, will amuse, entertain, surprise and shock guests with their unique brand of street performances, spread throughout the Festival's grounds. FEAST! CONTEMPORARY ARTS PROGRAMME

Pop up art boutiques and sculpture lawns bring major galleries and artists to the Festival. The Festival's Visual Arts Programme includes FEAST! an exceptional range of selling exhibitions - including the Festival's famous Sculpture gardens - that showcases major international established artists and emerging talent. Stewart Collins, Henley Festival Artistic Director said: "To celebrate the Festival's landmark birthday we've really pulled out all the stops. This year's programme promises to be one of our most sensational to date - after all, 30 years is an achievement for any event and we wanted to see our guests

celebrate in style. The Henley Festival is renowned for leaving our guests with magical memories and this will be an unmissable year for regulars and newcomers alike.' Tickets are selling fast at www.henley-festival.co.uk and can also be bought from the Festival box oﬃce: 01491 843404. Tickets are priced from £35 per day. All Festival profits go to local charities. Become a Friend of the Henley Festival, and you can enjoy benefits such as priority booking for Festival tickets and boat moorings, free upgrade of tickets if available and an invite to the directors Champagne reception. Full details can be found here: www.henley-festival.co.uk/How-t o-Become-a-Friend.html GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

Henley-on-Thames is 60 minutes from London Paddington by train or 35 miles along M4 motorway from London, Helicopter is 15 minutes from London to the Festival's helipad. Many decide to make a weekend of it, with a choice of five-star hotels nearby. The Henley Festival is not for profit. All profits and Festival Friends membership fees go to local and national charities across the Thames Valley. Donations are distributed through the Henley Festival Trust, which is funded by the Festival. JUNE2012 23

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A TOUCH OF FROST IN SEPTEMBER

n September 15th Beaconsfield is commemorating the centenary of the arrival of America's most famous poet, Robert Frost. In September 1912 he came to Beaconsfield with his wife and four young children, and rented a cottage at number 26 Reynolds Road. The Bungalow, as it was called, no longer exists but a plaque on the brick wall now marks the spot where it stood. Frost was living here when he made his literary breakthrough with the publication, in London, of his first two volumes of poetry. This was before he was recognized as a poet in America. To commemorate the centenary there will be two performances at the Fitzwilliams Centre by Linda Hart and Gabriel Woolf of 'The English Years of Robert Frost'. Linda narrates the outlines of Frost's time over here, while Gabriel reads the poems and letters written by Frost that help to bring the story vividly

to life. Linda is an American who has lived in England for many years, and written and lectured on Robert Frost both here and in the States. Gabriel is a well-known and admired actor, literary performer and frequent reader on Radio 4. Together they will describe how Frost found his cottage in Beaconsfield, how he found a publisher in London, and how he befriended many writers such as W.B. Yeats, Edward Thomas and Rupert Brooke. This centenary event is being generously sponsored by The Frost Partnership. Indeed a special link exists as it was Alfred Cardain Frost, founder of the original business A. C. Frost Estate Agents, who rented the Bungalow to the Frost family. They were not related but became friends as

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they both had children the same age. Frost loved walking in the Chilterns. While living in Beaconsfield he wrote some of his most famous poems, including Mending Wall, Home Burial and After Apple Picking. One of Frostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poems, The Road Not Taken, is regularly voted onto America's list of top ten poems. The family moved to Gloucestershire in 1914, and subsequently back to the US after the outbreak of the First World War. But Frost visited Beaconsfield when he came to England in 1957 to receive an

honorary degree from Oxford University. By the time of his death in 1963 he was read and admired around the world. Kari Dorme, retired Branch and Area Librarian for Beaconsfield, is an active Beaconsfield Society committee member and organiser of the event. Tickets for the two performances at The Fitzwilliams Centre, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW, will be on sale at The Frost Partnership Beaconsfield HP9 1NN and Beaconsfield Library HP9 2NJ For further information visit The Beaconsfield Society website: www.beaconsfieldsociety.org.uk and follow them on facebook.com/BeaconsfieldSociety.

The Beaconsfield cottage, called The Bungalow with Frost children posing (l-r), Marjorie, Carol, Lesley and Irma. The photo was made in the springof 1913.

By kind permission of the following: George H Browne Robert Frost Collection, Michael J Spinelli Jnr. Centre for University Archives and Special Collections, Herbert H Lamson Library, Plymouth State University.

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JAMES BEIM

AUDI ROARS INTO THE POLO ARENA WITH ITS SPONSORSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FORMAT, CREATING A MEMORABLE POLO DAY FOR BOTH PLAYER AND SPECTATOR

he biggest spectator polo day in the world is held at Guards Polo Club in the heart of the Royal Park at Windsor. From this year, this historic event will be sponsored by Audi, the leading luxury carmaker. This company is no stranger to polo though, as it has been the sponsor of the England polo team for several years. This makes it the perfect partner for the leading showcase event for the England Polo Team – the Coronation Cup on the Audi International Polo Day. Last year, the sport’s governing body, the Hurlingham Polo Association, in conjunction with Guards Polo Club, celebrated the centenary of the Coronation Cup, which has been played at this most famous of polo clubs for 40 of those past 100 years. Even today, the Coronation Cup is viewed by English polo players, and indeed some of the most famous international names in the sport, as

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the most coveted event to play for during the English polo season. The England team manager Andrew Hine, who has also captained the England team on this day many times too, believes International Day has a flavour that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world. “You can play in the Argentine Open in Palermo, Buenos Aires, which for many is the Mecca of the sport, with the noise and 5,000 people on top of you; but when you play at Guards Polo Club in The Coronation Cup, and you hear the roar of some 25,000 people, there is nothing like it anywhere in the world. No event can claim those sorts of numbers, and when you get a great, close match, and the crowd in those stands gets behind you, the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. It is the biggest game in the world. We love that as players. There’s no greater feeling.” The England team has dominated the Coronation Cup in the past couple of years, defeating both New Zealand and Brazil on the

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local events Club’s most famous of grounds – The Queen’s Ground. This year the team, led by the talented Luke Tomlinson, will be hoping to retain its clean sheet against a talented team from South Africa. This will be the third time that these two countries have met in this competition and the tally currently stands at 2-0 to the home side. So no pressure for Luke and his team-mates then! But win or lose, Luke, who has worn the skipper’s armband since 2006 knows it will be a match to remember. “It’s always a great occasion to be involved in,” he says. “To play for your country, and to be captain, is a high honour in any sport. It’s always a great feeling to go out there and play in front of a huge home crowd. As players, it means so much to us.” The support of Audi at this International Polo at Guards Polo Club on Sunday 22 July not only guarantees to give the best English players the opportunity to shine on this most famous of days, but is also enabling the governing body, the Hurlingham Polo Association and Audi to create a platform of international events at other clubs around the country too. Audi has created an International Test Match Series – with England games at Cowdray Park in Sussex, Beaufort in Gloucestershire and, for the first time at Cheshire Racecourse too. This not only says much about the depth of talent and interest in the sport in the UK today, but also highlight’s Audi’s commitment to the oldest team sport in the world. The Audi International Day naturally becomes a late summer highlight of the British sporting calendar. However, to ensure that it does not clash with that other great sporting occasion in 2012, the London Olympics, the polo will be staged a week earlier than usual – on Sunday 22 July. Despite this date change, it remains framed around those other great sporting and social events - Henley, Wimbledon, Ascot and the Lord’s Test match and continues to offer two outstanding polo games – the Coronation Cup in the afternoon and a morning game – showcasing up-and-coming English talent. Of course this year, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, the winners of the morning game, Young England v The Commonwealth, will receive a new cup this year – the Diamond Jubilee Trophy. Her Majesty, of course, is a huge supporter of the sport, having watched her husband and eldest son play and now two of her grandsons, HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Harry. Although there is a new name associated with this event, some things remain very much the same. Pomp, pageantry and elegance will be very much the order of the day, with plenty of opportunities for visitors to Guards Polo Club to enjoy some of the finest hospitality available at any sporting event. This may be courtesy of Pink Food in the Guards Members’ Marquee, with its delicious lunch and afternoon tea menu or seated within Keith’s Prowse’s Chukkas marquee. Here guests have the perfect environment from which to enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day of polo, including a wonderful Best of British menu in honour of the Diamond Jubilee. Meanwhile Chinawhite will be celebrating its 11th year at the International Polo. With hospitality options for both day and evening – or even a combination of the two, this fantastic, dramatic marquee can offer something for everyone. With leading DJ Calvin Harris headlining the decks in the evening, the marquee will become the polo party of the year – if not the decade. The Audi International Day has all the ingredients to create a polo day to remember. So whether you have an Audi invitation to its elegant lunch in the Clubhouse or planning a more informal affair with friends and family at the Club, there are plenty of opportunities to create your own lasting memories.

MARK TOMLINSON

To ensure that you and your family are part of polo history, book your tickets now to the Audi International Polo today. Call the Ticket Office on 01784 437797 or go online at: www.guardspoloclub.com www.audi.co.uk www.chinawhite.com/polo www.keithprowse.co.uk www.hpa-polo.co.uk ■ JUNE2012 27 JUNE2012 35

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hen you read the “Life Series” group of magazines across Berkhamsted, Amersham, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Marlow and the beautiful surrounding areas about the fascinating stories concerning local people, local businesses, good causes and the countryside, towns and villages that you are part of, don’t you sometimes think that there are other topics that would look good in print? are you perhaps a keen amateur photographer producing shots taken in the immediate area that would complement and enhance the articles in the magazine? WELL – NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE YOUR NAME, OR THAT OF YOUR ORGANISATION IN PRINT!

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COMPETITION

o doubt you will all have heard of Henley Regatta and the Henley Festival which take place at the start of July, and also the world-famous “Edinburgh fringe”.....but you may not know that Henley also has a top-rated Fringe Festival, which this year takes place from 16th – 21st July. In just five years, the Henley version has established itself in the top echelon of “fringe festivals” in the country – it was voted in the top 3 in the country by a poll of the Fringe circuit performers last year, and is used as a preview by several shows that are Edinburgh bound in August!! The Fringe’s founder, Jo Southwell, lives near Henley and has been involved in acting pretty much since she took her first steps, and has had a successful and varied career which has taken in Ireland, Los Angeles and the West End, as well as several minor TV roles.....and she has lots of awards too numerous to mention here – but suﬃce it to say she really lives and breathes drama and comedy!! In her own words, Jo set up the Henley Fringe Trust as “a charity to provide professional performers with a unique theatre opportunity whilst giving young actors a taste of what is to come”. She felt that Henley was the perfect place to have professional theatre that is aﬀordable, quality and accessible. The vast majority of the shows are priced between £6 and £9 – brilliant value!! And how right she was!! After only 5 years the fringe has grown to encompass a staggering 14 venues, 31 shows, 180 performances and around 250 actors and actresses.....and there are many more shows clamouring to get onto the Henley schedule. This year Jo and her team are hoping to hit the magic 10,000 total audience for the 1st time!! A major part of this remarkable success story is clearly that Jo has attracted many innovative and hilarious

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THE FRINGE comedy acts to Henley, and this year is no exception with the return of the fabulous Mark Restuccia and the insightful Helen Keen, both nominees for a BBC Comedy Award, as well as the hugely successful Tom Rosenthal star of Friday Night Dinner and a Kelly’s Comedy regular. Add to that the three Edinburgh preview shows, plus the many returning regulars such as the Teak show and Direct Devitt (both of whom are Edinburgh regulars).....and you won’t stop laughing all week!! If you just fancy something diﬀerent, there are several children’s shows in the afternoon, plus 6 drama productions and 3 innovative adaptions of Shakespeare’s classics to enjoy. Many of the

venues that are restaurants oﬀer discounts to festival ticketholders – including a fantastic 50% oﬀ food at the Hotel du Vin and Bistro – almost worth the trip in itself!! And you really can make a week of it – many Henley locals attend events most days of the festival, and you can do 3 shows a day if you can stand the pace. Jo tells us that there are now several people who take a week’s annual holiday for the fringe – including one couple who travel 150 miles from the Solent by boat for the week!! So why not get down to Henley and discover another side of this beautiful town’s rich cultural and party scene!! For more information and to buy tickets online, visit www.henleyfringe.org

We have teamed up with the Henley Fringe to offer one lucky couple the chance to win 10 (that’s right 10!!) tickets to the fringe. You can use these tickets as one big group and go to one show, or go to up to 5 shows as a couple....or any combination in between!! You can of course take advantage of all the food and other discounts on offer – so why not go along for a couple of days or evenings!! All you need to do is answer the following question. How many performances will there be at this year’s Henley Fringe?? Email your answers to patrick@fishmediagroup.co.uk by midnight on Monday 2nd July. Winners will be notified by Wednesday 4th July and will then have the opportunity to book their tickets direct with the festival organisers. You can find out all you need to know about the Henley Fringe 2012 and book your tickets online at www.henleyfringe.org We hope our readers will take this opportunity to sample what promises to be a brilliant Henley Fringe 2012 – hope to see you there! Terms and conditions 1. The prize is available to readers of Life Magazines and is not transferable. 2. There is no cash alternative to this prize 3. Prize winning tickets must be booked by phone with the organisers on 01491 539885 4. Tickets can only be booked for shows that have availability at the time that the winners contact the fringe organisers to make a booking 5. The prize is not available to be used for the events on the New Orleans 6. By entering this competition, you consent to your contact details to be passed to the Henley Fringe, who may contact you in the future with promotional material and offers.

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Land of make believe

ake Believe Ideas is a children’s publisher based in the heart of Berkhamsted. Established in 2004, the innovative publishing house creates imaginative books that sell worldwide. The company has a dedicated team whose creative genius inspires many original ideas and take books from initial concept to final design. The result is a popular and very successful range appealing to children and adults alike! To cope with a growing international demand for beautiful series of baby, toddler, activity, learning and illustrated story books, the company has recently moved. This has provided the fantastic opportunity to set up a child-friendly café downstairs from the oﬃce. Seeing a need for somewhere that could cater to the many young families in the local area, the managing director of Make Believe Ideas developed a vision for a café that could complement her company and fill the gap felt by local parents, nannies and grandparents. The café was an immediate hit, boasting a delicious range of homemade food and locally-sourced drinks and selling at a discount the beautiful children’s books conceptualized and designed upstairs! There is a play area for young children, walls brightly decorated with MBI book characters and even a Hickory Dickory Dock clock full of books for sale! Every day at 4pm the café hosts “Storytime”, where kids are entertained with stories such as the ever-popular Camilla the Cupcake Fairy or one of Kate Toms’ charmingly adapted nursery rhymes, to give parents a few minutes of precious peace! Paramount to the café’s founding, though, is a focus on giving back to the community. There have been numerous fundraising activities held by the café, such as a team of employees taking part in local Fun 32

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Runs; a coffee-tasting evening with local company, Smiths Coffee; even a regular “Fancy a Cuppa?” coffee morning, which is proving popular with older members of the community as well as the young. An employee of the publisher even entered Berkhamsted’s “Biggest Loser” campaign, which ran from January to mid May. The café takes holidays seriously, providing activities such as craft mornings and colouring competitions. Parents are overjoyed to have somewhere to take children while schools are closed. Throughout the summer, customers can buy take-away picnics for the whole family, and come rain or shine, the café is ready to help celebrate a special birthday – for under £10 each, kids can take part in a fun-filled afternoon with tasty activities and a special present for the birthday child. Even during term-time the café encourages children to enjoy books. On World Book Day the staff worked hard to promote books made by MBI, even dressing up as favourite book characters! A free book was given out with every order and all patrons received an exclusive MBI bookmark. The café has enjoyed a constant stream of parents, children, employees from nearby businesses and visitors to the area, but if you haven’t yet visited, do come and give it a try. Check the café facebook page for exciting upcoming events and come along to support your local independent café and bookshop! Make Believe Ideas Café, The Wilderness, Berkhamsted HP4 2AZ. 01442 863247 • cafe@makebelieveideas.com • facebook.com/cafemakebelieve • twitter.com/cafemakebelieve Opening hours 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Saturday • Closed Sunday. n

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TICKETS FOR POPULAR OUTDOOR CONCERTS SELLING FAST

ummer is on its way – and that can only mean it’s time for the now legendary National Trust Cliveden Rocks! concerts, sponsored by the Frost Partnership. The beautiful Thames-side estate will host two amazing new open air picnic shows. The concerts on Friday and Saturday nights (13/14 July) will not only feature superb music, but also oﬀer the opportunity to bring a picnic and relax with family and friends. Each show oﬀers great party music and a fantastic firework display, all in the spectacular natural setting of the Cliveden Paddocks. The first of the two Cliveden Rocks! concerts (Friday 13 July) features some of the best pop music created in the 70s and 80s. If it’s fun you’re after, Utter Madness won’t disappoint. They’ll be back at Cliveden to give concert-goers a great time, serving up high-energy versions of chart favourites like It Must be Love, House of Fun and Baggy Trousers. Also making a

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welcome return, Queen B featuring the talent of Paul Jackson – he looks like Freddie and he sounds like Freddie – play pin-sharp versions of crowd-pleasers such as Somebody to Love, Killer Queen, It’s A Kind of Magic and Crazy Little Thing Called Love. On Saturday 14 July Cliveden is treated to He’s The One, the world's No.1 Robbie Williams Tribute act. Great songs like Let Me Entertain You, Millenium and Angels are performed with outstanding authenticity and flawless musicianship. All of this delivered with all the trademark cheeky-chappy-ness, showmanship and humour of Robbie himself! How do you top that? Only with some of the best pop tunes ever written! The Magic of Abba have been re-creating the sound of the sensational Swedish foursome since 1996. They bring the enthusiasm, costume changes and unbelievable talent of the originals to a show of non-stop hits such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Knowing Me,

Knowing You. And as the band finishes its final number on each evening, the night sky will be filled with the colour of a spectacular firework display, the perfect finale to 2012’s Cliveden Rocks Isabella Mullin, Senior Visitor Services Oﬃcer at Cliveden says: “Tickets are selling really quickly. There is a healthy discount for advance bookers and it is advisable to make sure you have your tickets to avoid disappointment on the night. Cliveden Rocks has become a highlight of the summer programme and people come back again and again to have a wonderful time at the concerts, meeting friends and family and enjoying classic pop music.” Frost’s director Lynne Eckhoﬀ-Thomas, added: “The concerts have become a much-loved fixture in the Buckinghamshire summer calendar and we are delighted to once again to be the sponsor. It should be great fun, both for our regulars and for people new to the events. I am sure that once

again everyone will have a wonderful time, listening to classic pop music in the relaxed setting of Cliveden Paddocks.” Cliveden is owned and cared for by the National Trust, an independent charity, which protects places of historic interest and natural beauty for the enjoyment of visitors. Funds raised by Cliveden Rocks! will help towards carrying out vital conservation and restoration work at the property. Tickets for each Cliveden Rocks! concert are priced £27 in advance, £32 on the night, if available. Advance booking is strongly recommended. Gates open 5.30pm, concert 7 pm To book by telephone, call 0844 249 1895 – booking fee applies Book in person at Frost’s Burnham oﬃce (01628 666632) or at Cliveden’s information centre. To book online, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clivede n - booking fee applies Unfortunately NO GAZEBOS or BBQs are permitted at the concerts.

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ondon 60’s Week is an annual festival celebrating the golden era of the 60’s, London’s only celebration of the decade which rocketed London to the forefront of music, fashion, film & design, and coined the phrase “Swinging London” London in the 60’s was the city of the decade, because the young made themselves heard through their energy, creativity and spirit. Events to watch out for during this year’s London 60s week include: Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 classic “The Birds” screening at the BFI Southbank; Roger Daltrey live at Indigo; The Bootleg Beatles at Dingwalls, Camden Sunday Best Scooterfest 2 - Capel Manor Gardens 20th Century Icons’ exhibition at Proud, Chelsea The “Drifters” live at Fairfield Halls; And as always they end with “The Eel Pie All Stars” live at the Barmy Arms on Sunday 31st July, drawing the best vintage scooters and sharpest dressed Mods. Supporters of London 60s Week make this possible by getting back to the basics and creating their own grass roots happenings. We are a not for profit organisation and no one gets paid, people get involved because they are passionate about the 60s and celebrating that with London’s new generation of bands, designers and fashion leaders. All London 60s Week partners pledge there support to affordable groovy fun. In short all happenings are free or at reduced entry prices, as we honour the work of the 60s generation in smashing down the class barrier and allowing creativity to flourish. Peace.

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INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRAS, ANIMATED ARTISTS AND AN ICONIC BARENBOIM BEETHOVEN 13TH JULY – 8TH SEPTEMBER 2012

he 2012 BBC Proms has revealed details of the broad-ranging programme of events planned for its 118th season. Opening at the Royal Albert Hall on 13th July 2012, the festival promises two months of the world’s greatest artists, composers, orchestras and ensembles across 92 concerts, including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, this summer promises to be unlike any other, and as such, the Proms is delighted to be part of the London 2012 Festival. Throughout the season there is music to reflect these major events, and on the opening night of the Proms, four British conductors take to the Royal Albert Hall stage to ‘pass the baton’: Martyn Brabbins, Sir Mark Elder, Edward Gardner and Sir Roger Norrington. Daniel Barenboim and his celebrated West-Eastern Divan Orchestra make Proms history by performing all nine Beethoven symphonies - the first time the entire cycle has featured at the Proms in over 60 years - whilst also becoming the Proms’ first ever non-BBC orchestra-in-residence. English National Opera and the Royal Opera House both perform complete operas in the same season for the first time; the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra becomes the first Brazilian orchestra to appear at the festival and in an exciting collaboration with Aardman Animations, the much-loved Wallace & Gromit characters are transported to the Royal Albert Hall stage for the world premiere of Wallace’s new work, a BBC commission! The season celebrates some of the world’s most eminent living composers including Pierre Boulez. British composers celebrating significant birthdays include Oliver Knussen and Simon Bainbridge at 60, and Hugh Wood and Alexander Goehr at 80. There are also 150th birthday tributes to Debussy and Delius. As ever the Proms remains firmly committed to new music, with 17 BBC commissions - a further five world premieres and 14 other UK and London premieres, including versions of music by Mendelssohn and Gabrieli, previously unheard in the UK. On

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top of this are 10 short BBC commissions which make up the Music Walk around South Kensington, part of the centenary celebrations of John Cage. Youth is a major focus of the festival. From 4th – 6th August four youth orchestras from around the UK, as well as the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Wales, perform at the Proms. Other UK and international youth ensembles include the Juilliard Orchestra and the Aldeburgh World Orchestra, created to bring together the best young performers from around the globe. The BBC Proms Youth Choir gives its inaugural performance, part of an on-going four-year project. In addition to the six BBC performing groups who once again provide the backbone to the season, there is a stellar line up of international orchestras including the Berliner Philharmoniker with Sir Simon Rattle and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Bernard Haitink, who for the first time give two performances each in one season. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra under Riccardo Chailly also gives two concerts. In the spirit of the Proms enduring mission to make the best classical music available to everyone, every Prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 with many televised on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four. For the seventh year in a row, Promming tickets remain just £5 and for the first time this season,seats are half-price for under-18s. Roger Wright, Director BBC Proms and Controller BBC Radio 3, says: "From Daniel Barenboim to Wallace & Gromit, we once again look forward to welcoming the world’s greatest artists to a festival where there is something for everyone to enjoy. Promming tickets remain just £5 and there are plenty of ways for people to enjoy the events in person, on radio, television and online. The BBC’s on-going commitment in running the festival allows the Proms to be one of the best value-for-money experiences anywhere." Tickets are now on sale via www.bbc.co.uk/proms or 0844 209 7353 and in person at the Royal Albert Hall ■

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eams from England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland will compete for the Championship title while spectators will enjoy intimate seats with fabulous views of the players and their horses. The first match will kick off at 3pm on Friday, and will continue into the night with the first floodlit polo game in the evening. It’s not just the exciting, fast paced game which has been referred to as ‘Ice Hockey on horseback’ that will promise to keep visitors entertained, but a wide range of other sporting and leisure activities including a fashion show, an exhibition of Oakley Professional beach 40

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volleyball and the Audi Q7 charity race which is raising money for Help for Heroes. Sumptuous refreshments will be available throughout the weekend in the stunning Sunseeker lounge and Food Village, while the family friendly event will make sure to provide a range of children’s activities within the Retail Village – which also oﬀers a range of luxury, beach and polo related goods and services. Central to the weekend is the chance to throw a great party; for spectators, players and celebs alike. From 7pm on Friday evening the glamorous and sophisticated ‘Swing the Polo’ beach party will start,

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run by Amika London, offering an eclectic mix of international opera, jazz and swing sounds. The tempo increases throughout the evening as organisers encourage the guests to party the night away. After the prize giving on Saturday evening, ‘Beach Party the Polo’ will kick off, infusing the chic surroundings with a festival atmosphere as live bands will perform, followed by the beats of international House DJ Colin ‘StarRocker’ Pereira. The competition is being sponsored by a range of companies, including Asahi, Sunseeker, Pommery Champagne and Amika London, and even us here at Sandbanks Life; who are set to sponsor the Scottish boys. Captain of Scotland, Jamie le Hardy said of the event: “It’s a very social weekend and it’s a lot of fun – there’s a real buzz! It’s a great spectacle. You’re right next to the action so it’s a great way of showing polo to the public.” Jamie Le Hardy is widely considered to be one of the best British players the game has seen over the last decade and has been decorated with a host of prestigious awards. Born in Dorset, into an Army family, whose parents travelled extensively throughout Jamie’s early years, his first recollection of polo was watching his father play in Hong Kong. On returning to the UK, Jamie became involved in pony club polo where his passion for the sport started to flourish and his talent clearly showed. He began his career fresh out of school; within three years he had won ‘Young Player of the Year’ award and the British Open Gold Cup: “Those two events really launched my career and since then I’ve been one of the highest rated players in England... I’m half Scottish, half English; my Mum’s Scottish. I played for England a lot in my career and now I’ve taken up the Scottish mantel and am captaining the team.” His other accolades include numerous ‘Most Valuable Player’ awards; he was the first England captain to beat Argentina since World War II and he has won the Golden Jubilee Trophy with Prince Harry. As well as being a world-class talent on the pitch, le Hardy is also a professional A Grade Umpire, and an HPA qualified coach; he owns and runs the le Hardy Polo Academy (based in Surrey) which caters for all ages and abilities: “I spend quite a bit of time coaching, developing horses and

putting a bit back into the sport... If you want to get into polo, have a look at our website and speak to me.” www.lehardypolo.com World renowned English polo-player Jack Kidd is also one of the fantastic sportsman playing during the tournament. Among his numerous achievements which include tournament victories around the world, Kidd has achieved two European gold medals in the Federation of International Polo Championships on grass and an Arena Gold Cup win in 2006. In addition to his success as an outdoor player on grass, Kidd is also perhaps one of the best known players on the Snowpolo circuit; claiming victory at numerous tournaments, perhaps most notably Cartier in St Morita. He is also a pivotal promoter in the recent launch of the Berenberg Snowpolo tournament in January. Influenced by his father who show-jumped for Great Britain at the Olympics and played polo for England, Kidd’s love of the game began at the tender age of 14, “By the time I was 17 I was a professional and twenty years later I’m still a pro”, he said. A truly passionate player, Kidd said of the game: “It’s completely addictive; the most amazing sport you could ever play; to gallop on horses and score goals... its a great, great sport!” I spoke to Kidd, who having spent the last five consecutive days on the pitch, was cooling down and getting some well earned respite. For a man who plays polo consistently throughout the year, his praise of the British Beach Polo Championships was illustrative of the fabulous weekend spectators can expect, “It’s one of the best weekends of the English polo season. I look forward to it immensely and I look forward to playing against all the other countries” Spectators can expect some exciting games, watching these world-class talents stretched to their best, as the sand surface does for a fast paced and technically demanding game: “Sand is probably the most difficult surface to play on out of them all; snow or grass. You have to be very skilled with the horse and very good at hitting the ball in the air.” When I asked him what visitors to the championships can expect, Kidd simply said, “Big parties and big polo matches. It should be a stonker!” Visit www.sandpolo.com for more information on how to book ■ JUNE2012 41

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arking the first anniversary since Seve Ballesteros lost his battle with brain cancer, celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment have united to launch the first ever ‘Seve Day’ - a European-wide golf tournament set up by YourGolfTravel.com, in partnership with the Seve Ballesteros Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Celebrities including pro golfer Justin Rose, Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, former footballer and England manager Kevin Keegan, and Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp, have all committed to support Seve Day which starts on July 1st 2012 - paying tribute to Seve’s first Major title at The Open in 1979. Seve Day hopes to attract thousands of participants and raise significant funds for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation which, in partnership with Cancer Research UK, funds vital research into brain cancer. Justin Rose said: “Seve has been a hero to me all my life. Seve’s style of play continues to inspire me, and golfers all over the world, but there will never be another Seve. Seve Day in aid of the Seve Ballesteros Foundation gives golfers everywhere the chance to ‘play like Seve’ in his memory, while raising vital funds for brain cancer. I encourage golfers everywhere to show their support and play too.” A star-studded grand final will be held at Celtic Manor’s championship 2010 course in October 2012, just after the Ryder Cup, where the top 72 Stableford score entrants will play for big prizes and the Seve Day 2012 trophy. Ross Marshall, co-founder of YourGolfTravel.com, said: “Seve Ballesteros was, and still is, such an inspirational figure in European golf. We wanted to create an event that he would have been proud

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of, a tournament that would capture his very golfing essence; great camaraderie, brilliant shot making, courage under pressure and all round excellence on the golf course. Golfers will have to play the greatest round of their life to make the final, just the way that Seve would have wanted it!” Ivan Ballesteros, Seve’s nephew and Vice President of the Seve Ballesteros Foundation, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of Seve Day 2012, which we hope will be a huge success in our aim to raise money for brain cancer research. Golfers all have their own favourite memories of Seve and this event gives them a chance to remember his brilliance, and support a cause that was very close to his heart.” ● The entry fee of £25/€30 will go directly to the Seve Ballesteros Foundation in its entirety. ● Entrants are asked to play a round of golf on any course in Europe and register their scores on the Seveday.com website. ● All registered participants will receive benefits worth £250 including golf lessons and complimentary rounds of golf, as well as the chance to win an exclusive prize which includes a trip to the US Masters if they win the grand final. For more information and to take part in Seve Day please visit: www.seveday.com For more information about the Seve Ballesteros Foundation visit: www.seveballesterosfoundation.org/uk For more information about Cancer Research please visit www.cancerresearchuk.org ■

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alon (definition): "A gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase their knowledge of the participants through conversation" The Definitive Luxury Lifestyle Event Returns To The Hurlingham Club, London SW6 Concours d'Elegance has quickly established itself as one of the "must-attend" events of the season; guests can sip fine champagne whilst enjoying the pinnacle of timepiece, automobile, yacht, and aviation design, hosted at London's sumptuous Hurlingham Club on the banks of the River Thames. Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, Concours d'Elegance has a rich 20-year heritage, celebrating everything that epitomises design and style. Concours d'Elegance sets itself apart from other Concours events, as guests have the opportunity to intimately explore some of the world's finest luxury vehicles: Pagani, Atom, Bugatti and Lamborghini on the road; Linley Swan GP Powerboats and Sunseeker yachts on the water; Rizon Jets and Eurocopter helicopters to take to the skies. For the 2012 collection there will be exhibits from the world's finest artisans, designers and manufacturers in the fields of art, automobiles, aviation, interior design, property, nautical engineering, timepieces and jewellery. In traditional Concours style, there will be a vintage car rally for guests to admire a collection of the world's rarest and most 44

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beautiful classic cars. The designer shopping village allows guests to sample the world's finest and most elegant jewellery, whilst boarding private jets, luxury yachts and magnificent helicopters. Test the glamour, sample the lifestyle and enjoy the exclusivity of this unique experience, whilst being treated to the very finest of hospitality. London's Hurlingham Club is set in the magnificent grounds of Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 and the Concours d'Elegance has always had the relaxed charm of a garden party. The event is a firm favourite for locals, celebrities and enthusiasts alike, who come to enjoy the elegant surroundings, fine summer dining and excellent exhibits. Fully Inclusive VIP Package: This entitles you to entry to the lavish ground and Concours, luxury summer barbecue, afternoon tea, fine champagne and select wines. Individual tickets: Wednesday £165 + VAT Thursday £175 + VAT Friday £185 + VAT Reserved tables of 10 are available for every 9 paying guests. Entry Only: £65 + VAT per person Dress Code: Summer Smart www.concourslondon.com

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Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam tournament with a following of millions around the world. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, responsible for staging the world’s leading tennis tournament, is a private Club founded in 1868, originally as ‘The All England Croquet Club’. Its first ground was situated off Worple Road, Wimbledon. In 1875 lawn tennis, a game introduced by major Walter Clopton Wingfield a year or so earlier and originally called Sphairistike, was added to the activities of the Club. In the spring of 1877 the Club was re-titled ‘The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club’ and signalled its change of name by instituting the first Lawn Tennis Championship. The only event held in 1877 was the Gentlemen’s Singles which was won by Spencer Gore, an old Harrovian rackets player, from a field of 22. About 200 spectators paid one shilling each to watch the final. 47

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The lawns at the Ground were arranged in such a way that the principal court was situated in the middle with the others arranged around it; hence the title ‘Centre Court’, which was retained when the Club moved in 1922 to the present site in Church Road opened by King George V. The foresight of building the present stadium, designed to hold 14,000 people, did more to popularise the game worldwide than anything that has happened to date. However, in 1980 four new courts were brought into commission on the north side of the ground, which meant the Centre Court was once more at the centre of the tournament. The opening of the new No. 1 Court in 1997 emphasised the description. By 1882 activity at the Club was almost exclusively confined to lawn tennis and that year the word ‘croquet’ was dropped from the title. However, for sentimental reasons, it was restored in 1899 and the club has been known as ‘The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’ ever since.

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ENTER THE LADIES In 1884 the Ladies’ Singles was inaugurated and, from an entry of 13 players, Maud Watson became the first champion. That same year, the Gentlemen’s Doubles was started, with the trophy donated by the Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club after the end of their doubles championship, played from 1879 to 1883. OVERSEAS CHAMPIONS By the turn of the century Wimbledon had assumed an international character and in 1905 May Sutton of the United States became the first Champion from overseas when she won the Ladies’ Singles. She repeated her success in 1907, the year when Norman Brookes of Australia became the first Gentlemen’s Singles champion from overseas. Since that year, only two players from Great Britain, Arthur Gore and Fred Perry, have managed to win the Men’s Singles while there have been five British Ladies’ Champions since Wimbledon moved to Church Road — Kitty McKane Godfree, Dorothy Round, Angela Mortimer, Ann Jones and Virginia Wade. WARTIME WIMBLEDON During the Second World War the Club managed to remain open despite a severe curtailment of staff. The premises were used for a variety of civil defence and military functions such as fire and ambulance services, Home Guard and a decontamination unit. Troops stationed within the vicinity were allowed to use the main concourse for drilling. Another familiar sight around the ground was a small farmyard consisting of pigs, hens, geese, rabbits, etc. In October 1940 a ‘stick’ of five 500lb bombs struck Centre Court, resulting in the loss of 1,200 seats.

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With the war in Europe over, signs of normality began to return to Wimbledon during June and July 1945, when a series of matches between Allied servicemen took place on the old No. 1 Court, which had escaped enemy action. Early in 1946 the decision was taken to resume The Championships that summer. In more recent years long-standing records have been broken. In 1980 Bjorn Borg of Sweden became the first player to win the Gentlemen’s Singles five times in the post-challenge round era; a feat replicated by Roger Federer between 2003 and 2007. In 1985 Boris Becker, aged 17, became the youngest player, the first unseeded player and the first German to win the Gentlemen’s Singles. In 1987 Martina Navratilova of the United States became the first player to win the Ladies’ Singles six times in succession and in 1990 she attained the all-time record of nine victories in the event. Pete Sampras of the United States registered his seventh win in 2000 and in 2001, Goran Ivanisevic became the first wildcard to win the Gentlemen’s Singles. Over the years the Club has constantly been aware of the need to provide facilities and ground improvements compatible with the pace and demand of modern day sport. Seldom has a year gone by without alteration to the ground or some organisational change taking place. In recent years the momentum has increased and major works programmes have provided improved facilities for the players, spectators, officials and media. WIMBLEDON 2012 Wimbledon 2012 will see the finest players from over 60 countries compete in the five main Championships events. In the second week

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of the Tournament, these players will be joined by Juniors, Veteran and Wheelchair competitors, playing in their own events on the Championships’ lawns. The All England Club, Wimbledon has announced that the total prize money at this year’s 126th Championships, will be £16.1million, an increase of 10% on 2011. Grounds open at 10:30am each day. On Courts No.2–19, play is provisionally scheduled to start at 11:30am for main draw matches on at least the first eight days and at 11:00am for the Junior matches on the middle Saturday and during the second week. Centre Court play scheduled to start at 1pm, except the last two days when 2pm. No.1 Court play scheduled to start at 1pm for all 13 days. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF PLAY The Club tries to play all matches on the courts and days published. However, occasionally it is necessary to switch a match from one court to another. This can be for a number of reasons.Some players remain involved in several events towards the end of The Championships and it may be necessary to move a match to avoid a clash. The Club tries to give similar rest periods between matches for players due to play each other. The majority of tickets for The Championships are allocated through the Public Ballot. Applications for the 2012 Ballot are now closed. The Ticket Office is open for all ticketing queries, normal opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm (excl. Bank Holidays). Tel: 020 8971 2473. Please Note: The Ticket Office is available for all ticket and ballot enquiries but is NOT a Box Office.

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COMPETITION Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles

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Boys’ and Girls’ Singles

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Approximately 500 tickets are reserved daily at the turnstiles for Days 1 to 9 for both Centre Court and No.2 Court and approximately 500 tickets are available for all 13 Days for No.1 Court. Several thousand Ground Admission tickets are available each day. This number will vary depending on the number of people already in the grounds, the number of courts in play and the weather. For more information about queueing, please visit www.wimbledon.com/championships/tickets/queueing Several hundred Centre Court and No.3 Court will be sold online on the day before play via the Ticketmaster website. www.wimbledon.com

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Q&A WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST AND WHY WOULD I GET REFERRED TO ONE? Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gum (periodontal) disease. They are also known as gum specialists. Your dentist has decided that your gums require this special care. By referring you to a periodontist, your dentist is showing a strong commitment to ensuring the best possible dental care for you. To help you understand why specialist treatment might be needed, and how your teeth can be saved, this question & answers will tell you about some of the most frequently asked questions about gum treatment. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE? The signs of gum disease are bleeding, swollen gums, bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, and gaps appearing between teeth, pus and eventual tooth loss. Gum disease is not always painful and therefore often goes unnoticed and undiagnosed. It may only become evident at an advanced stage, after loss of bone and gum. WHAT CAUSES GUM DISEASE? Bacteria (plaque), growing under the gums around your teeth, lead to gum disease. If left long enough, the plaque may solidify and form hard infected deposits on the tooth called calculus (tartar). If the infection persists then the gums detach from the tooth to form a

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pocket, with loss of jawbone and the ligaments that anchor the tooth to the jawbone. Unless treated, the tooth will become loose; you may end up losing the tooth. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GUM TREATMENT? CAN GUM DISEASE BE CURED? The main purpose of treating your gums is to remove infection and prevent further gum and bone damage. Techniques are available to regenerate lost gum and bone around diseased teeth. WHAT DOES GUM TREATMENT INVOLVE? HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO TREAT NOW OR CAN I WAIT? Most treatment first involves scaling & deep cleaning of infected roots (placing a thin instrument between the gum and tooth). This is commonly referred to as non-surgical treatment. Your gums can be numbed for this, if necessary for your comfort. Many areas in your mouth can be expected to respond favourably. It is best to stop the disease process with treatment sooner rather than later. This helps to prevent further irreversible loss of your gums & bone. The number of visits needed depends on how much disease you have. It is also essential to help you with your plaque control. DOES GUM TREATMENT HURT? WILL I NEED TO TAKE TIME OFF WORK AFTER I HAVE HAD TREATMENT? No, modern techniques and equipment make gum treatment more comfortable now than ever before.

Eﬀective medications are available if needed to give you comfort after treatment without the need to take time oﬀ work. Our priority is to make your treatment a positive experience and as comfortable as possible. HOW MUCH WILL TREATMENT COST AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? The cost of treatment will vary depending upon your needs. After the periodontist has examined you and decided on the best recommendation for treatment, or whether you may benefit from something like dental implants, he will provide you with a treatment plan and an estimate of the cost. As you consider this health investment, keep in mind that treating gum disease is less costly and better for your health than replacing teeth lost because of gum disease. Treating gum problems will help achieve a healthy mouth and help prevent tooth loss. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY TREATMENT? WILL I BE FREE FROM MORE GUM DISEASE Good plaque control at home and regular gum checkups are essential to keep gum health. Once you have demonstrated good plaque control and your tissues have responded favourably, you should return to your dentist for continued general dental health care maintenance. WHAT CAN BE DONE IF I HAVE ADVANCED GUM DISEASE? Sometimes periodontal surgery is needed to get the best tissue response

(i.e. no bleeding, gum reattachment). This is particularly the case where there has been advanced bone loss. Periodontal surgery involves numbing your gums and gently lifting them a bit so that we can reach the deeper parts of the roots to clean and remove toxins. Before we can proceed with this type of treatment, a high standard of plaque control is essential. WHAT CAN BE DONE IF I HAVE GUM DISEASE AROUND A DENTAL IMPLANT? (ALSO CALLED PERI-IMPLANTITIS) If you have gum disease around a dental implant you need to get specialist help quickly, as bones can dissolve rapidly. Gum disease can occur around a dental implant for a variety of reasons. The Periodontist carefully assesses each situation and will discuss with you the best way to treat the infection. WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR GUM RECESSION, GUMMY SMILES OR UNEVEN GUM LINES? Some types of gum recession can be treated by taking gum tissue, usually from the roof of your mouth and placing it over the recession. Special techniques ensure that the healing period is not painful. This, and other cosmetic concerns such as gummy smiles and gum lines, can be discussed in detail at your consultation. It will be important to be clear about the causes of the condition (which may include gum disease) before deciding on any action. Thank you Dr Bavisha for taking the time to talk to our readers.

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evenoaks Sound & Vision in Chorleywood is a privately owned franchise outlet of the organisation and, after 20 years in St Albans Road, Watford, moved to Chorleywood 18 months ago. “We chose to move away from Watford at the end of our old lease and looked high and low for a suitable premises that met the special demands of our product display and demonstration facilities.” said Helen Gilbert, one of the franchisees; “The old Barclays premises in the village presented us with the perfect solution in terms of location, size and layout.” Following a period of internal refurbishment, some major technology and cable installation and minor structural improvements, the business moved in and opened its doors on the 1st of November 2010. “We are delighted with our new store”, Helen continued; “the combination of a busy shopping thoroughfare and wide catchment area, large showroom floor and two state-of-the-art, fully equipped permanent AV demonstration suites gives us the ideal blend of a light and airy retail environment plus interchangeable demonstration facilities that present customers with all the very best that modern home entertainment technology has to oﬀer.” The business prides itself on delivering excellent customer service, backed up by oﬀering a wide range of products from some of the world’s leading brands. “From a simple mini Hi-Fi stereo system to a custom designed and installed multi-room home

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WHEN IS A DOOR NOT A DOOR? …WHEN IT’S A-JAR

hy do we seem to be able to remember some of the old jokes our school friends and parents told us… particularly the bad ones! That said, in this energy conservation age, thermally eﬃciency wise, a door in practical terms is not actually a door (in the energy saving sense) when it is a-jar, as obviously when open a door lets out all the energy that has been generated by the property’s heating system. A door is also not a door when it is a-jar in the security sense either, as it is designed to provide access and egress for the property’s owner(s), visitors and guests. You don’t find many UK households today who leave their front and/or back doors unlocked at night! I do know a few who do risk leaving them open during the day, but if they were to be burgled their insurance company would not pay them anything, in the same way if an unlocked car is stolen. Nowadays, most insurance companies insist on multi-point locking for front and back doors,

and sometimes require an additional deadlock, and unless when you leave your property you do lock both locks (i.e. the yale lock and the mortice lock) its contents simply will not be insured, despite the fact you have paid a premium! Doors are a common cause of draughts and leaks in most homes, so fitting replacement double glazed or even triple glazed residential doors is a sure way to reduce the amount of heat your property is losing as a result of retaining old ineﬃcient doors. The added bonus is that multi-locking comes as standard on virtually every aluminium, composite and UPVC double glazed front door in the UK marketplace. By raising the door handles vertically on these high security doors, one not only activates the locking mechanisms, but also engages the gaskets around the door frame, creating a seal, keeping out the cold, reducing draughts and keeping expensive heat inside. A door is neither a container (i.e. a jar!) when it is open or shut,

but when open it does let the cold outside in and the warmth stored inside out. Thermally efficiency wise, your property will greatly benefit by fitting it with double glazed doors, and obviously benefit even more if you install a triple glazed UPVC front door, back door or a set of triple glazed French doors. Aluminium double glazed residential doors are excellent replacement doors in terms of added energy efficiency and security, however the most thermally efficient and secure doors are the top of the range composite front doors, and composite French doors that are available in the UK. The downside is that high quality double glazed composite front doors, do cost more than UPVC or aluminium replacement doors, but when it comes to saving energy, the security of your home and fantastic aesthetic appearance, do you really want to compromise and settle for second or third best? Even though Hazlemere’s composite door range is the most expensive type of

replacement doors in their High Wycombe doors showroom (although less than the cost of double glazed solid hardwood front doors), they are still Hazlemere’s best selling front doors, which tells its own story. That said, when it comes to replacement back doors, kitchen doors or French doors opening into the garden or onto the patio, most owners in the South of England are more than happy to install UPVC or aluminium doors as their back door or kitchen door, given these areas are usually more secure in the first place, and the double glazed replacement aluminium or UPVC doors are a dramatic improvement both security wise and thermally wise on the old leaky and draughty doors. So when is a door not a door? When it is not double or triple glazed… and securely shut! If you would like more information on Hazlemere Windows thermally eﬃcient insulated bespoke residential doors telephone 01494 854266 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk JUNE2012 67

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SPECIALIST

stablished in 2007 Hawk Interiors are interior specialists with over 30 years of combined experience offering a client focused service. The Hawk team specialise in Kitchen, Bathroom, Lighting and Audio Visual design including all installation by their experienced team. The foundation of the core services offered over the past five years have grown from a one man band to a team of 20 to date and they still continue to grow. The showroom based in Gaddesden Row, opened in 2010 to offer clients a more personal service and the opportunity to see the vast selection of products in situ 68

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before purchasing. Customers can visit the showroom at a time that’s suits them and be wowed by the designer kitchen and bathrooms on show and be oﬀered a one-to-one service. The main focus at Hawk is providing outstanding customer service through their 'appointment only' approach which enables them to solely focus on their clients, that combined with the stunning Bathrooms and Kitchens Hawk Interiors supply and fit is perhaps why 70% of our orders are from returning customers or customer recommendations. When asking their founder Andrew about why he started

up the business it gives us an insight into what makes them so diﬀerent ‘I wanted to create a unique experience which enables us to oﬀer even better service and a selections of products that is suitable for both ends of the market. I wish to make every client feel valued and special through our very personal and energetic approach. My desire to do this led to the birth of our showroom and our customer focused approach’. So far this has set the company apart from its local competitors. Unlike other high street competitors Hawk Interiors also boasts the most tranquil of settings and

beautiful surrounding of their countryside location. For those who want a truly unique design service and to feel valued as clients of Hawk Interiors contact them to see how they can transform your living spaces. Hawk Interiors are about to celebrate their 5th birthday and are inviting all past, current and future customers to come celebrate with them at their open day on Saturday 23rd June from 11am-6pm at the showroom. Come and see what everyone is talking about - Visit www.hawkinteriors.co.uk for more details.

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WHY TRIPLE GLAZING IS BETTER THAN DOUBLE GLAZING

ore importantly, which is the better product for you and your property? Nowadays, although they do cost more, triple glazed UPVC windows, residential doors and French doors are not that much more expensive than double glazed products. Properly installed UPVC triple glazing offers unrivalled value for money when household energy savings and consequent financial savings are taken into account (i.e. painting and decorating). However, as triple glazing has an extra pane of glass, each sealed unit is thicker and more heavy duty. So not only does the extra glass cost at least 50% more, each window and/or door costs more to transport as is much heavier. Top quality UPVC triple glazing, with a U-value of 1.0 W/m²k, is around 40% more thermally efficient that standard “A” rated double glazing and 60% more thermally efficient than standard "C" rated double glazing. This is a massive potential beneficial energy saving

for home owners, bearing in mind that between 2003-2009 gas prices (i.e. heating bills) rose by an average of 14% each year. Triple glazing is worth the added investment for five reasons: 1) Triple glazing is approximately 40% more thermally efficient than "A" rated UPVC double glazing so energy savings are far higher. 2) Triple glazed windows and doors will further reduce draughts and cold spots in a room that currently has less thermally efficient windows and doors. 3) Triple glazed windows and doors can reduce the impact of exterior noise. They do reduce noise, and if the middle pane of glass is a different type of glass to two external panes, this also helps toward acoustic insulation. 4) Triple glazed windows and doors could save each UK home owner over £10,000 during the next 20 years, which is not inconsiderable when the rising costs of fuel are taken

into consideration. 5) A 3rd pane of glass, by definition, makes a triple glazed sealed unit much harder to break than a double glazed sealed unit – especially when the middle pane is made of toughened glass. What’s more, all Hazlemere's “A” rated UPVC triple glazed windows are internally beaded and the glass unit can only be removed from the frame by a person who is inside the premises. Double glazed windows are usually made up of two panes of float glass, unless the sealed units are in a door, within 300mm of a door or in windows that start less than 800mm from floor level, in which case Building Regulations stipulate all glazing must then be toughened glass. It is important that triple glazed windows have a toughened middle pane even if the two outside panes are float glass, as this helps prevent thermal breakage of the middle pane. Thermal breakage of the middle pane can occur when

there is a considerable diﬀerence in the indoor and outdoor temperature of a property. Because the thermally eﬃcient triple glazed sealed unit keeps more heat in, the internal pane will remain at roughly room temperature. Similarly, because less heat is escaping, the external pane will remain cold when it is cold outdoors. Therefore the middle pane of glass is subject to very contrasting temperatures i.e. warmth from the internal pane/cavity and cold from the external pane/cavity, and thermal breakage could occur if standard annealed glass was used. By using toughened glass, the possibility of thermal breakage is all but eliminated. To find out more about aluminium and UPVC double or triple glazing, contact the independent experts at Hazlemere Windows on 01494 854266 who have nearly 30 years experience designing, manufacturing and installing replacement window and door products. Alternatively visit www.hazlemerewindows.co.uk JUNE2012 73

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A GREAT british YEAR

obody can doubt that 2012 is going to be a great year for Great Britain. The recent Jubilee celebrations saw around 1.3 million people alone watching the Jubilee flotilla from the banks and bridges of the Thames, with hundreds of thousands gathering on the Mall for a concert the following day. The nation was gripped by Jubilee Fever as communities all across the country celebrated with street parties. Added to that, we are now on a countdown to the 2012 London Olympics with everyone in the country feeling very patriotic. We can feel confident as a country having already proved we can put on a great show for the world to watch. Statistics are staggering - the entire Olympic project has involved more than 46,000 workers and the Olympic village will house 23,000 workers and oﬃcials during the games. It seems only natural with such patriotism in the air, that British furniture is acknowledged since so many factors contribute to make our furniture truly great in the eyes of the consumer, the retailer and the wider international audience. At St Giles Furniture we are proud to manufacture high quality bespoke furniture in our own workshop in Lincolnshire using skilled craftsmen and quality materials. As a

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manufacturer and retailer we are part of an amazingly diverse industry producing both traditional and contemporary furniture and everything in-between. The Association for British Furniture Manufacturers recently helped coordinate a special campaign “It Is Great British Furniture” – an initiative designed to increase awareness of all the key factors which make British furniture truly great such as quality and comfort, whether the piece is designed specifically for your home using the finest materials and finally that the manufacturer is proud to say his furniture is “British Made”! The campaign has been hugely successful in raising awareness and encouraging retailers and consumers to “fly the flag”! The Far East had a tight hold on the furniture industry over the last few years with its’ cheap labour and materials but they are also facing increased costs these days and the industry generally is going through a period of great change. The UK has manufactured high quality products for generations and has a strong history in manufacturing, textiles and furniture. High Wycombe was an important centre for the furniture industry for many years so it feels right to continue that legacy by providing high quality British product for our customers to enjoy. Apart from anything else this is a much “greener” choice than any imported goods and will also help to boost our economy. British furniture is great! Its’ furniture for all generations and can be exactly what you want it to be! So, if you are thinking of furniture for any part of your home please come and talk to us, fly the flag in this iconic year and let’s all be proud to be British!! www.stgilesfurniture.com info@stgilesfurniture.com 01494 873031

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WINDOWS WITH CHARACTER

he Heritage Window Company is an established family run business with over 45 years industry experience, and was specifically formed to provide a bespoke service to discerning homeowners who are passionate about retaining the original window style in keeping with the character of their property, whilst improving on energy eﬃciency, weathering and maintenance. The Benenden™ aluminium window is the slimmest aluminium section on the market and has been uniquely designed to replace and replicate the original metal windows of period properties, whilst providing the benefits of modern performance glazing. . The Benenden™ window can be installed direct into brick or stone, into existing or new timber frames and can be individually designed to replicate the shapes and sizes without compromise to aesthetics. The ethos of the company is 76

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to oﬀer a professional “without compromise” service setting extremely high industry standards. This is achieved by directly employed installation teams who work to the expectations which The Heritage Window Company set out and actively police. The combination of a quality product range coupled with an unparalleled service has positioned The Heritage Window Company as the market leader and as such has attracted many prestigious projects. The Grand Designs team chose the Heritage Window Company to work with them on the striking Art Deco house, which is a true example of enhancing without losing originality, (link http://www.channel4.com/progr ammes/grand-designs/episode-g uide/series-5/episode-18 ). The Heritage Window Company works on a consultative basis to ensure the client is informed throughout the process and the product

meets design and performance criteria. All supply and install projects also have a thorough site survey prior to and post installation which forms part of the comprehensive service. The Benenden™ product range oﬀers a diverse choice in glass design which includes various glass types and colours, Heritage Leaded Sealed Units to match the original Lead patterns as well as Art Deco and Georgian bar, providing authenticity to the original design. An extensive range of handles and finishes are available to compliment the Benenden™

Systems as well as security options. With an expanding product portfolio The Heritage Window Company now includes Bi-Folding Doors, French and Sliding Patio Doors, Composite Doors and Sliding Sash Windows designed as a direct replacement to box sash originals. The Heritage Window Company is DGCOS registered as a founder member, which ensures a thorough warranty is issued on completion, giving peace of mind to the customer. To summarise: • High levels of customer service • Quality Benenden™ product range • Skilled fitters directly employed • Over 45 years industry knowledge For the Heritage experience, call for advice and information on 020 8698 0055 or visit one of the friendly showrooms located at: Beaconsfield 01494 730400 Dorking 01306 880404 Sevenoaks 01732 461919 Website: www.thwc.co.uk

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Honey and Vanilla Pannacotta

with raspberries and honeycomb

PANNACOTTA LITERAL TRANSLATION IS ‘COOKED CREAM’ AND THE REDUCTION IS WHERE THE SECRET TO A GOOD PANNA COTTA LIES. THOUGHT TO HAVE ORIGINATED IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS OF ITALY, IT HAS NOW BECOME EXTREMELY POPULAR ALL OVER THE WORLD. THIS FANTASTIC COMBINATION OF RICH CREAM, WITH THE INTENSE FLAVOUR OF THE CITRUS ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY AND VANILLA MARRY TOGETHER SUPERBLY, FINISHED WITH THE SUBTLE SWEETNESS OF FRESH ENGLISH BERRIES, NOW AT THEIR BEST, THE TARTNESS OF CRÈME FRAICHE AND THE CRUNCH OF YOUR VERY OWN HOMEMADE HONEY COMB!

Ingredients Raspberry Puree 200 gm raspberries 12 gm caster sugar Squeeze of lemon juice Vanilla pannacotta 300 ml orange blossom clear honey 600ml double cream 1.5 gelatine leaves 75ml cold milk 25g icing sugar Honey 1 punet of plump English Raspberries Crème fraiche to serve Honeycomb 100g caster sugar 4 x 15ml tablespoons golden syrup 11/2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

Method For the Raspberry Puree 1. Macerate the raspberries with a little sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice for five minutes. 2. Place in a blender and puree until smooth The Artichoke is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. 78

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then strain through a conical strainer. For Panna cotta 3. Place the honey in a saucepan and reduce by two thirds. 4. Leave to cool 5. Soak your gelatine in the milk until soft. 6. Pour 400ml of your cream into a heavy bottomed pan and add the seeds of vanilla pod and infuse with the pod. 7. Reduce by a third – take oﬀ the heat. Remove the vanilla pod. 8. Take the gelatine out of milk, then whisk into the reduced cream until dissolved. 9. Leave the cream mixture to cool for 5 minutes and then place in the fridge for approx 1 hour until the mixture thickens to a lightly whipped cream consistency. 10. Add the reduced honey and whisk in. 11. Lightly whip the remaining cream with the icing sugar and fold in to the mixture 12. Spoon into six pretty glass dishes and place in the fridge to set.

14. Place the pan on medium heat and let the mixture first melt, then turn to goo and then to a bubbling mass the colour of maple syrup - this will take 3 minutes or so. 15. Take oﬀ the heat, whisk in the bicarbonate of soda and watch the syrup turn into a bubbling cloud of aerated pale gold. Turn this immediately onto a piece of reusable baking parchment or greased foil. 16. Leave until set ant then chop roughly into little nuggets saving the dust with a large knife.

For the Honeycomb 13. Place the sugar and syrup into a saucepan and stir together to mix.

The reducing of the honey makes the flavour more intense and gives the pannacotta a luscious pale golden colour.

To serve Place five plump raspberries in a circle on top of each set pannacotta. Drizzle with the raspberry puree sprinkle with the nuggets and crushed honeycomb Finish with a scoop of crème fraiche or crème fraiche ice cream.

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£100,000 whisky

TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

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ust 60 bottles of a Diamond Jubilee scotch, made by Johnnie Walker distiller Diageo, have been produced for sale, and are being offered to known collectors of rare and expensive whiskies. Another single bottle will be given to the Queen herself. The whisky is a blend of grain and malt whiskies dating back from 1952, and finished in casks made of oak from the Queen’s Sandringham estate. If you don’t have £100,000 to spend and are wondering what it tastes like, the master blender for all Johnnie Walker whiskies, Jim Beveridge, said he is “surprised and delighted” by the way the Jubilee whisky has turned out. “With whisky as old as 60 years, sometimes it can be a bit crusty and the flavours can be a bit subdued. But this one is very vibrant,” he said. “It has a fresh fruity flavour, and a finish which is smoky and also has an exotic fruit taste.” He added that Diageo has whisky stocks dating back 50 years, but for anything older than that there are far fewer to choose from. “1952 was an interesting year for distillers, as the whisky industry started to get back on its feet after the Second World War “ said Mr Beveridge. The whisky was bottled on 7th February in Baccarat crystal decanters, at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery on the edges of the Queen’s Balmoral estate. David Gates, the head of Diageo’s whisky business, said the company originally planned to offer the Diamond Jubilee whisky to wealthy afficionados in Asia Pacific and Latin America, but has now had requests from the US and Europe as well. All profits from the sale of the bottles will go to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).

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ur tour begins in one of the world’s great cities, Tokyo, a bustling metropolis of nine million inhabitants. During your three nights here, you’ll have the chance to soak up its unique atmosphere, as well as enjoying fascinating trips to go souvenir hunting at the Nakamise Arcade, one of the country’s best shopping venues, and a visit to Japan’s largest Buddhist Temple, the Asakusa Kannon. During your time here, you’ll also visit Kamakura, with its Great Buddha, the Hase Kannon Temple and the Shinto shrine of Tsurugaoka Hachima. Our Tokyo schedule also gives you an evening at leisure to let you enjoy the city’s Ginza area, famous as an upmarket location for shopping and dining. On Day Four, your English-speaking guide accompanies you to see the Owakudani Geysers and the spa town of Hakone, frequented by thousands of visitors from across the world. Here, you’ll have the chance to travel on a ropeway and take a cruise on Lake Ashi. You’ll learn how to make up a futon, and stay the night in a ryokan. We take a leisurely breakfast on Day Five, and with the help of your English-speaking guide you transfer to Odawara station for a ride on a true icon of Japan – the Bullet Train! Our trip takes us to Hiroshima, where you’ll spend two nights. After breakfast on Day Six, you’ll embark on a full-day guided tour of Hiroshima, where the infamous A-bomb destroyed over 70% of the buildings over fifty years ago. Now, the city serves as a monument to peace, and you will visit the Peace Memorial Park as well as the 82

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A TRULY UNIQUE DESTINATION, JAPAN HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER, CAPTURING SO MANY OF THE EXOTIC SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SMELLS OF THE FAR EAST. OUR MAGNIFICENT HIGHLIGHTS TOUR PROVIDES YOU WITH A CHANCE TO SAVOUR ALL THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF THIS TRULY FASCINATING COUNTRY: HECTIC, BUSTLING CITY-LIFE, SPECTACULAR TEMPLES, TAKING TEA THE JAPANESE WAY, THE POIGNANT CITY OF HIROSHIMA… rebuilt castle, as well as taking the boat to the famous Miyajima ‘Shrine Island’ where you can marvel at the 16th century Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Daisho-in Temple, with its eternal flame that has burned for 1200 years. On Day Seven, you transfer to the station after breakfast and you’re back on the Bullet Train for the trip to Kyoto, our host city for the next three nights. A guide will meet you at Kyoto Station, taking you to Nara for a trip that includes the famous Deer Park and Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden structure in the world. A full-day guided sightseeing tour of vibrant Kyoto city occupies Day Eight, taking you to see the Kinkakuji Temple (’Golden Pavilion’), covered in gold leaf and the Ryoan-ji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple. . A visit to the 17th century Nijo Castle, one-time residence of the iconic shoguns, is a highlight of Day Nine, as is the chance to experience a Japanese tea ceremony, and, the afternoon is free for your own leisure time. Day Ten means, sadly, time say ‘sayonara’ (‘goodbye’) as we transfer you to Osaka Airport for your return flight home. Although your trip is over, surely the memories of Japan will stay with you for a lifetime? Based in Chalfont St Peter, your local travel agent, enjoyholidays, can advise you on some wonderful holidays on the Tuscan Riviera and elsewhere. Call Ronnie Findlay, Managing Director, and his team on 01753 885272 and find out about the latest oﬀers.

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Q. After 25 diﬃcult years, I now want a divorce – but I’m frightened about the future. My husband will get a big pension, but I won’t as I’ve been bringing up the children. He says the pension is his as he worked for it. What can I do? A. If the pension was built up during the marriage, it’s usually regarded as a family asset which can be shared just like savings. The divorce court can order that you each get a ‘pension pot’ – expressed as a percentage of the whole. A lawyer will usually seek specialist advice from a pensions expert. Q. I pay my ex-wife child support, assessed by the Child Support Agency. She now wants to send our son to a private school, and says I must pay the fees. Is she right? A. Child support is not intended to cover education fees. However, your ex-wife can apply to the court to obtain an order for you to pay the private school fees – if this education is considered appropriate and if you can aﬀord it. Q. I have three children and my ex-husband pays maintenance for me plus the child support. I want to let a room to a man-friend who needs a home. Now my ex-husband says he 84

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The world of family law is a complex one, and when a family unit has broken down there are so many questions about financial matters and the children. Family Lawyer and Mediator, LAURENCE SINGER, answers some of those questions…

only has to pay child support and not maintenance (because we are ‘co-habiting’) which will make me even worse oﬀ. Is this true? A. The court says that this is not necessarily true, whether or not you are really co-habiting, and will consider it more from an economic rather than a ‘moral’ perspective. The first duty is to protect the welfare of the children – and such a reduction

in your income may adversely aﬀect them. Q. Does divorce revoke my Will, regarding my ex-wife? A. If you have willed anything to your ex-wife, then that gift will not happen – but the rest of the Will still remains valid. However, if you do want your ex-wife to benefit, you must say this specifically in a new Will.

Q. My ex-husband is from the Middle East, and wants to take our children to his home country for a ‘holiday’. I’m frightened he may not return with them. What can I do? A. If you have time, this is an opportunity for you to both go to family mediation and talk through your concerns, for reassurance. There are complicated laws about international child abduction – as some countries will automatically return children to the UK, but others won’t. A Family Lawyer with experience in international child cases can advise on this. The court can act quickly to provide safeguards against such abduction. Laurence Singer is a Matrimonial & Family Law specialist in Amersham. There are no frills and fancy oﬃces – just plain, good advice. Some clients are eligible for legal aid, and he also provides fixed fee options for private clients. Visit www.singerlaw.co.uk or call him on 01494 431400.

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Focus on: Equity Release In the third of our ‘Focus on:’ topics, Cliff Cooper dispels the myths surrounding equity release and how unlocking the equity tied up in your home may be the right solution for you. Since March 2009, UK interest rates have been at their lowest level in the Bank of England’s history. Whilst this has been positive for borrowers, it is the retired who have been most affected as they are often reliant on fixed pensions and savings income. Combined with low interest rates, we have also experienced relatively high inflation. This has led to more enquiries from retired people seeking to raise capital from their home. Enquiries have ranged from homeowners wishing to receive a regular income from their property value to help maintain their standard of living or releasing larger lump sums to help their children get on the property ladder. Whatever ‘your’ reason for needing capital, equity release could offer a solution. In the past there has been negative press surrounding equity release, mainly concerned with the loan becoming larger than the value of the property. However, Equity Release products available today have ‘no negative equity’

guarantees built in to provide reassurance to both the home owners and their families. The amount you can borrow depends on your age and the value of your home. A typical 65 year old could borrow 25% of the value of their home. This rises to around 40% for an 80 year old. Some providers will allow you to take lump sums in stages, as and when needed, which means less interest to pay. Products and terms vary depending on the provider. Rates can either be fixed or variable. There are no repayments on an equity release loan. Interest is added to the loan and the loan is usually repayable once the property is sold. Many companies advertise equity release schemes. However, as this is usually a lifelong form of borrowing, we would recommend that you meet our specialist equity release adviser who will review the market for you and discuss the options available to help you find the most competitive loan. We also have access to special rates, not normally available directly to the public. If you or someone you know is considering equity release, contact our equity release specialist Anthony Collins for a free initial discussion at our Gerrards Cross office on (01753) 889090. We will visit you at home if preferred.

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