Beaconsfield Life Magazine March 2013 by Fish Media Group Ltd

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Local Life, Arts & Events Freedom Of The River Easter At The Grove An Arts Festival Is Born! Get More Out Of You Life Magazine! The Cheesemaker’s Market Easter At The River & Rowing Museum A Special Birthday At Cliveden Chiltern Painters Art Exhibition Football For Charity

Lifestyle Armani’s Admirality Arch David Bowie A Place In The Sun Live Weddings By Harrods

Features The Vogue Festival Battersea Power Station Apartments Bonhams Sale Of Fine & Rare Wines The Boat Race A Hidden Gem British Beach Polo Bonhams Classic Car Auction

Fashion The White Shirt We Visit Patricia No 2 Days – Should Be The Same

Health & Beauty Brush With An Artist Q&A With Shameek Love Your Hair A Healthy Balance A Secret Formula

House & Garden A Column From Hazlemere Farrow & Ball Special System Antiques With John Bly The Jewel In Your Garden Make A House A Home Bed Month

Food & Drink Laurie Gear’s Recipe Dining At Stoke Place The Chocolate

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what’s on ASHRIDGE EASTER EGG TRAIL

Thursday 28 Mar 2013

Join us for our annual Easter egg trail. Put on your wellies and discover the secrets of the woodland at Ashridge and learn more about the creatures who live there. Answer questions along the way and collect your reward at the end. The event is sponsored by Cadburys and on Sunday and Monday extra family fun activities are provided free of charge! Also join in the National Egg and Spoon Race on Easter Monday... Don't forget to bring your spoon! 10am-4pm, £2.50, just turn up (details call 01442 851227) Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre Hertfordshire HP4 1LT Friday 29 Mar 2013 to Monday 1 Apr 2013

SCREAMING BLUE MURDER

AN EVENING WITH THE CALENDAR GIRLS!

There is to be an amateur production of The Calandar Girls at Pendley Court Theatre, Tring from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th March and the Berkhamsted, Tring and Hemel Hempstead branch of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research are organising a special evening on Thursday 28th March. You are invited to join us at a pre-performance dinner in the Verney Room at Pendley Manor, and then afterwards at the play at The Court Theatre. Both Angela Baker and Beryl Bamforth, two of the original Calendar Girls, will be joining us. The dinner will include two courses, a glass of wine, coﬀee and petits fours and cost £25 and we have secured a special rate of £10 per person for theatre tickets. If you would like to come to the dinner and the play or just the dinner or just the play on the Thursday evening please contact Lesley Lee 01442 862062 or dlee1@waitrose.com. If you wish to see the play on another night please book direct with the theatre: www.courttheatre.co.uk. Pendley Manor, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5QY 10

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Rob Heeney has established a reputation as one of the top comics working the UK circuit today. His style is a blend of bitterness, playfulness and cynicism wrapped up in a blanket of charm. Otiz Cannelloni combines the illusion of magic and the wit of stand up to produce a hybrid comic creation. With a mind more suited to testing crash helmets, his performance fluctuates between sheer genius and downright stupidity. £8 / £6 DC 9pm 01442 228 091 The Old Town Hall Theatre, High Street, Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3AE Monday 25 Mar 2013 www.oldtownhall.co.uk DAY WALK - CHESS VALLEY, BUCKS.

10 mile walk down the Chess Valley. The River Chess begins its journey deep in the aquifer, the underground store of water held in the chalk rock of the Chilterns. It emerges just above Chesham and flows to the River Colne near Rickmansworth. We will start at Chesham and finish at Rickmansworth before getting the tube for 3 stops back to the beginning. Start point: Grid ref SP961016, Explorer map 181 and 172. Park in the tube station car park at Chesham (not the Waitrose car park next door), free on Sunday. Meet: 10:15 at car park at Chesham tube station, postcode HP5 1DH. Chesham tube station car park Buckinghamshire HP5 1DH Sunday 7 Apr 2013 www.barnetyha.org/ RIVENDELL - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

S-facing garden featuring a series of diﬀerent areas, incl a raised woodland bed under mature trees, bog garden, gravel area with grasses and pond, vegetable plot,

auricula theatre, raised alpine bed, box-edged herbaceous beds surrounding a circular lawn with a rose and clematis arbour and containing a wide variety of shrubs, bulbs and perennials. Open:Sat 6, Sun 7 Apr (2-5). Admission £3, Children free. Times:2-5. Open for charity. Rivendell, Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5NP Saturday 6 Apr 2013 and Sunday 7 Apr 2013. www.ngs.org.uk/ EASTER CRAFT FAIR AT HYDE END 2012

Looking for something to do over the Easter weekend? Well don’t miss the Easter Craft event at Hyde End 29th March – 1st April which promises unique crafts and handmade gifts at great prices. There will be plenty on offer for all tastes and pockets. It promises to be a fun day out for all the family where visitors will be able to watch skilled British craftsmen at work and there will be an opportunity to watch, learn, participate and purchase – all under one roof! Exhibitors are selected for their high standards of craftsmanship and their excellent reputation for quality, so you can buy with confidence knowing that each item is unique and hand produced. Book online to receive an early bird discount!! Doors open daily from 10am – 5pm and there is ample free parking. The new coffee shop and food hall will be offering a tempting array of delicious home-made food and there will also be an Easter bunny hunt, face painting, a mask-making workshop and bug hunt! Entry is only £3.50/adults if booked online in advance (£5 on the door) and £1/children; under 5’s go free. Visit www.easternevents.com to book advance tickets. The event is open 10 - 5pm daily Adults £5 Concessions £4 Children under 15 are £1 * recieve discounted tickets at New Easter Hyde End Craft Show, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0RD Friday 29 Mar 2013 to Monday 1

Apr 2013 www.easternevents.com BOTTLE FEED LAMBS AT ODDS FARM PARK

Cute, cute and cuter still! This Easter children can Bottle Feed Lambs daily at Odds Farm Park – voted “Farm Park Of The Year 2013”. The Lambs are specially trained to drink from bottles, and children will love to get extra close to them with this great hands-on experience. Plus, with the return of Tractor & Trailer Rides (weather permitting), the chance to win a Yummy Treat by following the Chick Trail and fun in the Giant Indoor Playbarn, there’s so much to do. Wednesday 20 Mar 2013 to Saturday 20 Apr 2013 Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0LX, Tel 01628 520188 www.oddsfarm.co.uk REAL CRAFT FAIR

Craft Fair, where EVERYTHING IS HANDMADE, and no bought-in or mass produced goods will be found. Items will include : Jewellery, Art, Woodcrafts, Stoneware & Pottery, Fabric & Knitted Goods. Any New Crafters who design and MAKE their own items should contact the Organiser Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. FREE ADMISSION REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE The Community Centre, Straight Bit, Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9LS Saturday 30 Mar 2013 www.ajhomecrafts.net FUN HORSE RACE NITE. EVERYBODY WELCOME

FUN HORSE VIDEO RACE NIGHT. At the THE RED LION PUB doors open 7.30pm Every 1st Saturday of the Month. Everyone welcome to come down and have a flutter on the horses. Info 07440146946. Or mailto: horsenite@hotmail,co.uk Doors Open 7.30pm Tel: 07440146946. or mailto: horsenite@hotmail.co.uk The Red Lion Pub Knotty Green Penn Road Beaconsfield HP9 2 Buckinghamshire HP11 1DE Saturday 6 Apr 2013, Sat 4 May

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PUB NIGHT

Socialites’ is a friendly, non profit-making social group for people in the South Bucks and surrounding areas. We have a regular monthly pub night and other events each month organised by members for other members. We are looking for new members (particularly men). As a democratic group everyone decides who can join and everyone is encouraged to organise events too. These include theatre trips, outings to various places of interest, walks, informal parties etc. So if you 40+ looking for new friends why not enquire about coming along to one of our pub nights? Just email socialites@uk2.net for location details. The Dumb Bell Pub, Shire Lane, Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 0QY Wednesday 27 Mar 2013 CHRIS AND PUI

CBeebies’ favourite double act Chris and Pui are bringing their road show to town. See Incy Wincy, Humpty Dumpty, the Grand Old Duke of York and – “oh my woolly word!” – Little Bo Peep all live on stage. Laugh, sing and join in with the Show Me Show Me duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers and their families. Feel free to join in with your teddy or character toy – but hang on to it! Chris and Pui appear in Show Me Show Me on CBeebies. Sat 30 Mar, 11am & 2.30pm. Adults £13, Children £11; Family tickets available. Contact: 0845 075 3993 Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3JN Saturday 30 Mar 2013 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk KAYO MMA

Feel the rush as you witness the non-stop action and excitement of Mixed Martial Arts. Expect an action-packed night full of fresh talent looking to electrify fans with full contact kickboxing, amateur, semi-pro and full professional MMA bouts, with both male and female fighters. The night promises to provide high quality entertainment. Sat 6 Apr, 4pm. VIP Table £60, Cageside Seating £45, Tiered

Seating £35, Circle £30; Group discounts available. Contact: 0845 075 3993 Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3JN Saturday 6 Apr 2013 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk ESMERALDA (LIVE FORM THE BOLSHOI BALLET)

A sumptuous ballet Inspired by Victor Hugo’s famous novel Notre Dame de Paris, Esmeralda was first presented in London in 1844. It was then re-choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1886 for the Bolshoi. Today’s choreographic version is by Yuri Burklava and Vasily Medvedev, and was first presented at the Bolshoi in December 2009. Sun 31 Mar @ 4pm - £15 (no concessions) 01923 225671 Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1JZ Sunday 31 Mar 2013 FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL

Reading Operatic Society will perform Footloose as their Spring 2013 Production Wed 7.30 pm and Saturday Matinee All seats £12 Thurs, Fri, and Sat 7.30 pm All seats £15, Concessions £12 Contact Jean Theobald 0118 9267135 The Kenton Theatre, New Street,Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP Wednesday 10 Apr 2013 to Saturday 13 Apr 2013 www.readingops.co.uk A WEEKLY SATURDAY MARKET

Woodley Shopping Centre is now home to a Thriving Saturday Market. Fresh foods,Great Vegetables, Local produce and Craft Stalls fill the Town Centre every Saturday oﬀering local residents and visitors more choice whilst they shop. Occasionally some Local Brass bands join in the fun or Morris Dancers Every Saturday from 9 to 3pm Contact Town Centre Manager on 07506741591 Crockhamwell Road Woodley Town Centre Berkshire RG5 4JZ Saturday 16 Mar 2013, Sat 23 Mar, Sat 30 Mar, Sat 6 Apr, Sat 13 Apr, Sat 20 Apr, Sat 27 Apr www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk

The Tanyard, Tring Road, Wendover, Bucks, HP22 6ND t: 01296 625488 e: women@andrewgardner.co.uk

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FREEDOM OF THE RIVER

DON’T MISS The chance to try the incredible functional electrical stimulation (FES) rowing machine, and experience the revolutionary electrical stimulation that has allowed disabled athletes to triumph over spinal injuries to win Paralympic gold medals.

WORDS BY JACK HICKMOTT

here are many reasons why someone would want to visit the award-winning River & Rowing Museum, but during this spring and early summer you only need one. From seeing blind First World War soldiers racing against the students of Worcester College for the Blind in 1918 to Team GB triumphing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, their latest exhibition captures the rich history of adaptive Rowing and celebrates some of the inspiring stories that have made the sport what it is today. It is little known that adaptive rowing has a history that spans more than 100 years, with the sport only making its Paralympic debut at Beijing 2008, but as Freedom of the River illustrates, adaptive rowing has been a life-changing part of thousands of people’s lives around the world for over a century. Visitors to Freedom of the River will be presented with an extensive insight into how technology has enabled those with a range of disabilities to compete on an international scale and see the astonishing rise in global 12

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popularity that disabled sport has seen in recent years. What makes this exhibition particularity interesting is that it oﬀers the public the chance to see, and even experience, the state of the art technology that is normally locked away in training facilities. Working with the oﬃcial governing body for the sport, British Rowing, the Museum has once again drawn from their extensive archive of rowing history to create a rich tapestry that captures adaptive rowing’s history through an intricate series of objects, technology and storyboards. State of the art FES (functional electrical stimulation) rowing ergos, which provide muscle stimulation to paralysed athletes, have opened up ever-growing opportunities to those with disabilities and are

now on show for the public to try. The many objects on display tell the stories of those who have triumphed over pain and adversity through both technological advances and human spirit. The exhibition explores the journey that has led to expeditions across both the Indian and Atlantic oceans as well as countless Paralympic gold medals. But it’s not just the objects and stories that take centre stage for the show, it also provides a unique insight into the incredible number of rowing clubs and organisations across the UK that enable people with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities to take part in indoor and outdoor rowing with the aid of equipment adapted to their needs and the support of coaches and volunteers. Gold medal winning

Paralympian and endorsee of the exhibition, Naomi Riches, said: 'With the success of the Paralympic Games last summer, the public interest in disabled sport has really grown. It is fantastic that the River and Rowing museum is creating this exhibition. It will educate people about where Paralympic rowing has come from, it is a pretty good story after all. I feel honoured to be involved.' The Museum is known worldwide for housing the most comprehensive collection of rowing history and attracts more than 115,000 visitors a year. It reported record visitor numbers last year and you can get admission for a whole year for the price of just one ticket (£8.50) so after visiting Freedom of the River keep an eye out for their upcoming shows. Visit www.rrm.co.uk and follow @River_Rowing on twitter for updates and more information.

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE GROVE

Romantic escapes

he Grove, London’s Country Estate, is the perfect haven for a romantic escape this spring as its 300 acres of woodland and formal gardens burst into life and colour. Explore the woodland trails, picturesque lake, tranquil canal and stunning bluebell meadow by bike or on foot, or take in the beauty of the formal gardens in a quiet stroll hand in hand. Take time to relax and unwind over lunch or afternoon tea in The Library or one of the four elegant Lounges in the mansion, overlooking the enchanting formal gardens through floor-to- ceiling

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French windows. With stunning original fireplaces and sumptuous sofas on which to recline, these historic rooms are just the place to while away time over a game of scrabble or the day’s newspaper; breakfast, light meals and snacks are served daily, while Afternoon Tea is served exclusively from 3.00pm-5.00pm. To dine is an experience in itself at The Grove, with three restaurants to choose from, each unique in style but bound by a common passion for quality, seasonality and simplicity. The hotel’s signature restaurant is Colette’s in the heart of the historic mansion, with rising star Head Chef

Russell Bateman at the helm. A protégé of Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, Russell has won 3 AA Rosettes and brings his own creativity and flair to the food on the menu at Colette’s, including Scottish Beef Tartare with Sour Cream, Water Cress, Sourdough and Horseradish; Cornish Day Boat Monkfish with Heritage Carrots and Cuttlefish Sauce and Cornish Brill with Wild Garlic, Pickled Shellfish and Salsify. Russell’s skill is to combine classic flavours with the more adventurous. His unique style of embracing diverse food and cultures while subtly mixing flavours and textures is highlighted through the use of the freshest and best ingredients, with many picked

daily from The Grove’s Walled Garden. The Glasshouse is the ideal choice for a more informal culinary experience. Known as The Grove’s international theatre of cooking with its open-plan kitchen and impressive buﬀet style dining, The Glasshouse features an extensive terrace overlooking the formal gardens. The Stables, situated in the original 18th century stable block, has a wholesome and rustic feel to it – perfect for the whole family. Head Chef Christopher Mouyassi uses the very best in seasonal ingredients to create informal yet gorgeous comfort food, which has been recently awarded an AA Rosette for innovation. Designed with a New England

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look and feel, the restaurant opens onto a courtyard with views across to the golf course and the rolling hills beyond, providing an entirely diﬀerent ambience from Colette’s and The Glasshouse.

Fun-filled family breaks

he Grove provides a fun-filled break for all the family, whether they are young at heart, or young in years. With the expansive parkland, woods, meadows and gardens at their feet, there is plenty of space for little ones to run oﬀ some energy. Alternatively, why not enjoy the unique benefit of The Grove’s onsite kids club, Anouska’s, (OFSTED registered Outstanding) with its action-packed programme of

activities designed specifically for children this spring. All the fun and games will happily keep the kids entertained for hours whilst parents explore the spectacular 18-hole championship golf course or indulge in a luxurious ESPA treatment in the award-winning Sequoia Spa. With contemporary deluxe family rooms and facilities geared specifically for families, enjoy four nights for the price of three this Easter weekend, from £325 per room. Combine a visit to The Grove with a trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. A home-from-home for many of the stars, including Daniel Radcliﬀe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton during the filming of the international blockbuster series, The Grove is just a short drive from the sensational Warner

Bros. Studio Tour and oﬀers overnight breaks starting from £350 per night including studio tour tickets.

Easter weekend children’s activities

his spring, The Grove’s stunning Walled Garden opens once again for a season of enjoyment for all the family. Head over to the beach for a game of volleyball, croquet on the lawn, a drink or two in the Potting Shed or poolside gazebo and (weather permitting) an outdoor swim in the pool. The Grove also oﬀers a structured range of events over Easter, specifically for children over 2 years of age. Children can take part in organised games of rounders, cricket, tennis, football and golf, or the Easter Arts and Crafts Workshop for budding creative types. They can also enjoy an

Easter Tea, face painting, story hour, giant Scalextic, Formula 1 games consoles, children’s cinema and a Circus Skills Workshop at designated times each day. On March 31st, Easter Sunday, at The Grove begins at 10am with an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt and ends late afternoon with the Hoop Sisters Hula Hoop Workshop and Disco. With contemporary deluxe family rooms and facilities geared specifically for families, enjoy four nights for the price of three this Easter weekend, and the kids (and parents) will be enthralled! For more information on Anouska’s kids club, supervised care, Easter activities and the best oﬀers for your Easter break at The Grove, please visit www.thegrove.co.uk/life or call 01923 296010. The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire WD3 4TG MARCH2013 15

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AN ARTS FESTIVAL IS BORN!

e part of history this summer as Chiltern Arts Fest Live 2013 takes place for the very first time at Chiltern Open Air Museum in Chalfont St Giles. Whether you are an artist, an art collector, whether you love rummaging for handmade jewellery and gifts, or are looking for a highlight for half-term, don’t miss out … Run in association with Bucks Open Studios, Chiltern Arts Fest Live is a gem of an opportunity to meet and chat with a prestigious group of artists in action, in a stunning heritage setting on the edge of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Featuring several artists with royal connections, most appropriate for an event which takes place on the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, a rich and diverse pool of talent and inspiration from Oxfordshire, Henley, across Marlow and Buckinghamshire, to Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted, Milton Keynes and beyond will come together in one great creative feast. Inspiration is intrinsic to the Museum itself. As you come through the Blythe Road Pavilion ticket oﬃce from Maidenhead, you are greeted by the informal climbing roses of a delightful Gertrude Jekyll style garden. Jekyll was, of course, a noted artist herself from the early 1900s as well as gardener/craftswoman of great note and her horticultural heritage sets the scene as you move towards the Village Green, passing the shire horses and rare variety cherry tree orchard en route. Wander round the quirky historic buildings, meet and greet the potters,

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oil and watercolour painters, an iconographer (from Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, no less), glass bead-maker, jeweller, textile artists, furniture-maker, clock-case maker and more... Watch close-up as professional creatives including Laura Boswell, printer, whose work adorns the House of Lords and Jan Makower, painter, whose work has featured in The Mall, to name but two, demonstrate live. Encourage the amazing local talent and choose from original works, some coming into being before your very eyes. Find inspiration for your own work. Explore new media. Buy art materials from Caran d’ache... Children have their own special creative treat in store in Arborfield Barn, en route to the Iron Age Dwelling. A dedicated team of four professional artists led by Artisanita (Birchwood painters) are oﬀering 3D willow sculpture, canvas-painting, free drawing and book-making. Ticket price also includes access to the Museum’s wealth of further engaging activities for children of all ages, 1-101! A marketplace packed with traditional artists and makers from Sally Evans Events awaits you in Skippings Barn. From woodturning to felt jewellery and handcrafted pens, there is something unique, handmade and special for everyone.

ARTISTS TO INCLUDE (AND WHAT YOU CAN SEE THEM DOING):

For the literary-minded, ‘Inspiration to Write’, ‘Humour Writing’ and ‘Writing for Children’ workshops are available to pre-book, taking place in the historic Astleham Manor House just inside the Museum entrance. Workshops are run by popular leading regional writers Sandra Smith and Nick Halliday (Lonely Tree). The Current Mrs Smith (www.thecurrentmrsmith.co.uk) is also known as Alex Smythe-Smith, Villette de Lingua, Lady Margaret Gosworthy-Pringle. Oh, and Sandra Smith. Nick Halliday will also be oﬀering a special children’s reading of one of his award-winning stories. Avoid the queues and save money by pre-booking now at www.chilternartsfest.com

• Richard Ballantyne, potter (raku firing) • Laura Boswell, printmaker ( Japanese woodblock printing) • Irina Bradley, master iconographer (iconography) • Peter Keegan artist (portrait painting in oil) • Jazzy Lily (see glass beads being made) • Stewart Linford (Queen’s Award) – handmade furniture (chair making) • Jan Makower artist (watercolour) • Claudia Phipps, architectural artist • David Rodgers Contemporary Clock Case & Cabinet Designer/Maker (hand working skills with wood) • Lesley Taylor and Debbie White (contemporary textile art) • Jeremy White, potter (ceramics)

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GET MORE OUT OF

YOUR LIFE MAGAZINE! W

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!

We have highlighted many of the exciting things going on in our area, and would very much like to encourage more of you to bring your message to a wider audience. So, whether you are a new business in Berkhamsted, a fund-raiser in Marlow, a charity organiser in Beaconsfield, a 18

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life-style coach in Chorleywood or a successful community group in amersham, we would love to hear from you! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WRITE AN ARTICLE (SOMETHING BETWEEN 1000-1250 WORDS), WITH PHOTOS, AND E-MAIL IT TO: PATRICK@ FISHMEDIAGROUP.CO.UK OR CALL 07932 608 797.

You’ll get the idea of the sort of

thing we are looking for by browsing through this edition of the magazine. Don’t worry too much about perfect grammar or spelling – we will check it before it goes to print! So how about it? Why not get those creative juices going, sit down and start thinking of ways in which you could publicise the part of your Local Life that is most important to you? if you want to talk about what you have in mind, or would like some advice

as to how to get the best from the topic you want aired, then please include a contact number so that we can help you. Remember, “Life Series” set of magazines publishes articles about stories of general local interest, so please don’t send us the account of great-aunt Maud’s birthday or your precious oﬀ-spring’s coming of age! We would also be delighted to receive photographs relating to the area, illustrating aspects of local life, commerce or nature. again, please send your files to the above e-mail address – sorry but we are unable to accept printed media for inclusion in the magazine. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

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A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CURD NERDS AND CHEESE LOVERS THE BEACONSFIELD CHEESE MAKER’S MARKET

ith over 98% of British household s buying cheese, and a staggering 700,000 tonnes (including cottage cheese and fromage frais) consumed on average each year, the UK is clearly a nation of Cheese Lovers. And so what better place to visit, than the UK’s top event for Cheese Lovers, which will take place on Saturday 13th April at The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield? Although Cheddar is the nation’s favourite cheese, this event will oﬀer visitors so much more! An opportunity to taste, learn about, and buy new and unusual cheeses, as well as artisan and traditional favourites, the Cheese Makers Market will oﬀer cheeses from 20

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over 70 different producers, showcasing both British and Continental varieties. In association with Premier Cheese (a specialist supplier to top restaurants around the UK including Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons and Tom Aikens) and La Cave à Fromage (a wonderful cheese retailer with shops in London and Brighton offering over 200 different varieties) this will mark the third year of the market. Last year’s participants

included noted producers such as Cooleeney from Ireland, Thornby Moor from Cumbria, Bath Soft Cheese, Cornish Blue Cheese, Errington from Scotland, Isle of Mull Cheddar and Innes Cheese from Staﬀordshire. This year, Eric Charriaux and Amnon Paldi, Directors of both Premier Cheese and La Cave à Fromage, will be making The Cheese Makers Market even bigger and better, with more producers (hailing as far as

Portugal, Spain, France and Italy), cheese and wine matching tutorials hosted by renowned wine journalist Tim Atkin, workshops, and a Cheese & Wine bistro, oﬀering generous platters of cheese, wine and bread for £14.50. Launching at the market will be the exclusive Baron Edmund de Rothschild Brie, which will be available to UK consumers for the first time. This is the only true Brie Fermier remaining in France, where the strict rules laid down by the AOC (L'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) dictate that in order

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to be classed as ‘Fermier’, a Brie must be produced with milk from a farm’s own herd of cows, or use milk that is sourced from a 5km surrounding radius. The Cheese Makers Market will also have a few carefully selected stands selling cheese macaroons, cheese ice cream, cheese making kits, cheese accessories, wine, cider, beer,

bread and hot food made with cheese. Cold storage will be available for visitors wanting to purchase and keep their shopping chilled while they continue to browse and enjoy their time at Old Beaconsfield. Amnon Paldi said, “Although Cheese is our business, it is also our passion and hobby! We want to give visitors the opportunity to not only taste cheeses that may be new to them, but also allow them to meet the Cheese Makers who may produce some of their favourites. The Cheese Makers Market will be a must visit for not only die hard cheese lovers, but also for consumers looking for a one

stop for everything relating to Cheese and Dairy.” The Cheese Makers Market will be on Saturday 13th April 2012, from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The location is The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield, HP9 2JN Car parking is available, and there is a fast train service from London Marylebone to Beaconsfield (approximately 20 minutes). Events and further details are available from www.cheesemakersmarket.com MARCH2013 21

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CELEBRATE EASTER AT THE RIVER & ROWING

MUSEUM WORDS BY JACK HICKMOTT

here is only one place to take the family this Easter as rabbits are set to take over the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames. Exciting Easter egg hunts will take place everyday from 30 March to 14 April (10am – 5pm), and this year children can join in the fun for free. The Easter Bunny will be leaving clues for all young visitors, so that they can explore the award-winning museum as they work to solve the puzzle to win a delicious prize. In addition to the free daily egg hunts, young visitors can also look forward to five specially programmed, interactive events with highlights including: • The chance to get up close to and stroke the cutest of springtime animals as the local Wildlife Trust visits the museum, bringing ducklings, bunnies, guinea pigs and many more for Whiskers and Wildlife on Thursday 11 April. • An opportunity to get messy and muddy by the river on Wednesday 10 April whilst learning about local wildlife at Birds Roc! While the young ones are at play, parents can also enjoy some springtime respite and enjoy the Museum’s latest temporary exhibition, Freedom of the River, or simply relax in the restful surroundings of the terrace café. Freedom of the River in the Kirkham Gallery, charts the inspiring history of adaptive rowing over 100 years from seeing blind First World War soldiers racing against the students of Worcester College for the Blind in 1918 to Team GB triumphing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games (until 07 July). While kids go free this Easter, older visitors to the museum are able to attend as many times as they like for a whole year with a ticket bought once for just £8.50. Visit www.rrm.co.uk for more information and follow @River_Rowing on twitter.

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30 March – 14 April (Every day) Easter Egg Hunts 10am – 5pm (FREE) Explore the Museum galleries to hunt for clues and help solve a puzzle to claim a mini Easter egg. Wed 3 April Pom Pom Chick Chick 10.30am -12.30pm (£8.50) Learn the skill of making pom poms in this perfect activity to prepare for Spring. 4-7yrs Tues 9 Apr Vole in a Hole 10.30am – 12.30pm (£8.50) Use hessian and wooden spoons to make a riverbank screen and a vole puppet to pop out of its hole. 4-7yrs Taylor Tug’s Holiday Happenings Wednesday 10 April 11am – 12.30pm (£8.50) Join Taylor Tug for lots of creative springtime fun based on our beautiful Museum objects. Make, sing and play the morning away. Age 18 months – 5 years Wednesday 10 April Birds Roc! 2-4pm (£8.50) Be inspired by the Museum’s riverside location and learn all about birds’ habits and habitats; then create your very own mod-roc bird. Dress for mess! 7-11yrs Thurs 11 April Whiskers and Wildlife 10am – 4pm (FREE) Get up close and stroke the springtime animals as the museum welcomes ducklings, bunnies and guinea pigs with the local Wildlife Trust.

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Cliveden celebrates the birthday of one of Britain’s most illustrious women NANCY ASTOR’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, SUNDAY 19 MAY

A face painted child: National Trust Images, Robert Morris

A view of the Fountain of Love towards Cliveden House: National Trust, David Watson

he National Trust estate of Cliveden in Buckinghamshire invites you to join a glamorous garden party on Sunday 19 May in celebration of the birthday of one of its most remarkable owners – Nancy Astor. The event will take Cliveden back to the 1930s when Nancy Astor and her friends and family would have celebrated in the glorious grounds. The picturesque Water Garden will be transformed for the day, with live music, colourful bunting, a traditional Punch and Judy show and of course a very special birthday cake. Craft activities, including the chance to make a paper party hat, free face painting, big birthday party games as well as Cliveden’s giant maze and the storybook themed play area provide further fun for youngsters. Nancy Astor was born 134 years ago on 19 May 1879 in Virginia in the United States and made her first visit to England in 1903. She met her second husband, fellow 24

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American Waldorf Astor, on an ocean liner bound for England a few years later and they married in May 1906. Unlike Nancy, Waldorf had grown up in England. His father purchased the Italianate villa of Cliveden in 1893 and gave it to the young couple as a wedding gift. Under Nancy and Waldorf Astor’s ownership in the early 20th-century, Cliveden became an elegant destination for the rich and powerful. Together, they transformed Cliveden into a centre of political and literary society and guests included Kings Edward VII and George VI, writers and film stars such as George Bernard Shaw and Charlie Chaplin, and important political figures, amongst them Winston Churchill. In 1919 Nancy Astor was elected to Parliament for Plymouth and she made history as the first woman to take up her seat in the House of Commons. On Sunday 19 May another attraction for visitors will be the opportunity to chat with some of the famous characters from Cliveden’s glittering past as

The Cliveden Maze and Water Garden: National Trust, Clare Kendall

1930s ‘celebrities’ played by the National Trust’s volunteer actors join the birthday party. Adding to the traditional garden party feel, there will be live musical entertainment to ensure the day goes with a swing. Visitors are also encouraged to step back in time to the 1930s and come dresses in costumes from the period, from feather boas and straw boaters, to flapper dresses and flannels. Everyone is welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy in the Water Garden; however, delicious refreshments are also on oﬀer, with the National Trust cafes laying on a feast of cream teas and other sweet treats, some made from period recipes. Nancy was known to be very partial to a fruit cake called Tennis Cake, which she served for picnic teas during tennis afternoons, and this

cake will be recreated specially for her birthday. For those keen to learn more about Nancy Astor, a trip to the National Trust shop is a must as you’ll find a selection of books on her life for sale. On Sunday 19 May, biographer and historian Adrian Fort will be visiting Cliveden to sign copies of his latest book Nancy – A Story of Lady Astor. Nancy Astor’s birthday celebrations will run from11am to 4pm on Sunday 19 May. Normal Cliveden admission charges apply (adult £9.50, child £4.75, National Trust members free) but no advance booking is required. Location: Cliveden, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6 0JA. Tel: 01628 605069. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden

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CHILTERN TREASURES

he Chiltern Painters hope that as many Life Magazine readers as possible will visit their Spring Art Exhibition, which is again being held in the Market Hall, Old Amersham from Thursday 25th April until Sunday 28th April. Entry to the show is free and a warm welcome awaits all visitors. The Chiltern Painters group, which began life in 1969 with four members, has grown in number to eighteen, several honorary members including the well-known singer and entertainer Val Doonican, also a talented artist. Two of the group’s “founding four” Ann Way and Ron Evens - are still exhibiting as honorary members forty years on. One of the principles on which the Chiltern Painters was founded was that members should be friends as well as artists, and through the years this has remained true. Today’s members meet regularly in each other’s homes for talks, demonstrations and critiques by invited professional artists, and during the summer months (weather permitting!) the group paints together outside in various locations around the beautiful Chiltern countryside. There are also occasional joint outings to major exhibitions in London and elsewhere. Originally consisting only of amateur artists, the group now includes both professional and amateurs, and the scope of the work displayed has widened greatly to include sculpture, print-making and wood-carving. The painters in the group work in watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics in a variety of styles and formats. The Chiltern Painters’ Chairman, Denis Pannett, is a Past President of the prestigious Wapping Group of Artists, an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers and a Fellow of the Guild of Aviation Artists, being seven times winner of the prize for the best watercolour in their show at the Mall Galleries. Among his numerous 26

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commissions are paintings for the oﬃcial Christmas cards for Sandringham House, St George’s Chapel, Windsor and St. Paul’s and Salisbury Cathedrals. Other Chiltern Painters have also regularly exhibited their work at major shows in London and elsewhere. Paintings by Paulene Tunnicliﬀe have been hung by the R.O.I., the Pastel Society and the Ne English Art Club, and a pastel by her won the Annie Longley award. Robald Wilkinson, a print maker, engraver and designer of renown and formerly a part-time tutor at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, has exhibited at the Bankside Galleries in London, in Birmingham and at Brunell University. Distinguished architect, Ronald Weeks has had drawings and paintings shown at the Royal Academy’s Exhibition and in Bristol and France. Ann Hogben is a prominent sculptor working in clay, bronze and bronze resin, who’s work has been exhibited at the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows, at R.H.S. Wisley and Country Living shows in London. A recent work by Ann was a commission for the Royal Marsden Hospital. The Chiltern Painters‘ 2013 exhibition will celebrate the artistes‘ love of the Chiltern scenery, so much of it now under threat from the construction of High-Speed railway. Other paintings, through, will range further afield in subject matter, reflecting members many interests and visits to other parts of the country and world. In addition to the paintings prints and sculptures, at prices and sizes to suit all wallets and walls, there will be a large and varied selection of greetings cards and sales at a very reasonable £1.00 each. Do come and have a look! Venue: Old Amersham Market Hall, High Street, Old Amersham HP7 0DP Dates/Times: Thursday, 25th April 2013 2.00pm - 5.00pm Friday, 26th April - Sunday 28th April 10.30am - 6.00pm ADMISSION FREE

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CELEBRITY FOOTBALLERS GIVE A SPORTING HAND FOR PROSTATE CANCER

enny Mitchell, 62, resident of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, is organizing a celebrity 6-a-side football tournament and family fun day on Sunday 12 May 2013 at the Berkhamsted football ground in aid of men’s cancer and, specifically, to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer. Both Benny and his brother Michael, an experienced marathon runner, were diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2009 and 2007 respectively. During Benny’s life and before his own illness, members of his family had many reasons to be thankful to the NHS. This event provides an opportunity to pay their thanks and raise funds at the same time.

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The event on Sunday 12 May is for all the family, with fancy dress, kids entertainment and games, disco, bouncy castle, competition to win a brand new Ford Ranger, courtesy of Autorama UK Ltd in Tring, music, food, ladies football courtesy of Watford FC ladies team and, of course, the star attraction, the celebrity 6-a-side football tournament. Some prestigious names make up the list of celebrities, including the likes of Mick Harford, footballer turned Manager, Eddie Niedzwiecki from Chelsea FC, local man Tommy Smith, Nigel Winterburn of Arsenal, referee Graham Poll and commentator Peter Drury, to name just a few, with many more still to be confirmed. As a keen sportsman, Benny

decided to raise funds for The Lister Hospital in Stevenage, where his operation was performed in September 2010, through contacts and friends he had met through sport. Moreover, as a resident of Berkhamsted and friends with Steve Davis, Chairman of Berkhamsted Football Club, Benny’s idea of organising a charity football event for Prostate Cancer quickly gained support and grew into more than just an idea. Says Benny, “When I decided to arrange a football charity event for Prostate Cancer, Steve and Berkhamsted FC were more than supportive and agreed to become involved in what we are trying to achieve”. In conjunction with The Lister Hospital, Benny’s charity is called

‘A Sporting Hand’. “I and Michael have lived to tell the tale about Prostate Cancer, but many of our friends haven’t been so lucky, including Mark Osborne, a good pal of mine from Berkhamsted FC. If caught early, men have a very good chance of surviving Prostrate Cancer. Unfortunately, Mark was misdiagnosed and died at the age of 46, only two years ago. We hope this event will go some way to addressing that sad fact.” For further information to support, sponsor or participate in the day’s activities, please contact: Benny Mitchell on tel: 07973 863815 or send an email to: bennymitchell1@hotmail.co.uk or Steve Davis on tel: 07968 476314.

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ADMIRALTY ARCH Armani plans to convert iconic Admiralty Arch into a luxury hotel in London he name is a byword for style and sophistication. And having made their name in sharp Italian tailoring, it has been revealed that Armani now plans to open a £100million luxury hotel in the heart of London.

The fashion house is close to snapping up Admiralty Arch, the majestic gatehouse leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, and plans to offer rooms from December 2015. The landmark Admiralty Arch, which lies between The Mall and Trafalgar Square in memory of Queen Victoria, will now transform into a multi-million luxury hotel. The iconic hotel will house 80 to 100 guestrooms, including royal and presidential suites. It will also include a restaurant and bar for public with official Armani shops selling the luxury label’s goods Armani’s bid has not been made public, but a well-placed source has revealed the deal is at an advanced stage. It was already known that the Government has leased the landmark to developers led by Spanish entrepreneur Rafael Serrano who was behind the glitzy Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge. Mr Serrano stressed that the 100-yearold building’s period features would be painstakingly preserved. Giorgio Armani is one of the most iconic designers alive today. Armani’s involvement follows the success of its hotels in Dubai and Milan. It is looking at sleek marble fittings for between 80 to 100 32

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guestrooms, royal and presidential suites, with initial estimates suggesting the bedrooms will each cost £600,000 to kit out. A restaurant and bar will be open to the public. There will be shops too, selling the luxury label’s goods. It is understood Giorgio Armani himself would design every aspect of the hotel from the bespoke furnishings to the menus. A source said: ‘Armani has been looking for the ideal London base for some time, and this is the result of a long search. It is a closely guarded secret but the plans are at an advanced stage.’ The developers, a London-based consortium called Prime Investors Capital, are liaising with the Government on the security implications, due to the arch’s position overlooking Whitehall. Buckingham Palace has been consulted. The deal depends on Westminster council granting planning permission, which will take at least six months as the proposals must be scrutinised by conservation experts. Prime Investors Capital denied they had chosen an operator for the hotel. An Armani spokesman said its involvement was ‘unfounded rumours’. A Cabinet Office spokesman said: ‘The restoration project that will see Admiralty Arch turned into a publicly accessible landmark hotel is still in the early planning stage. ‘No decisions on the hotel operator have been made. Prime Investors Capital are consulting their in-house advisers on hotel operations.’

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in p partnership artnership with G Gucci ucci So Sound und eexperi experience xper xperience by by Sennheiser Sennheiser 23RD MARCH – 28TH JUL LY Y 2013 V&A MUSEUM, CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON SW7 2RL he V&A has been en givven en unprecedented access to the David Bowie Archive to curate the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie - one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times. David Bowie is will explore the creativve processes of Bowie as a musical innovator and cultural icon, tracing his shifting style and sustained reinvvention e across fivve decades, and will offer insight into Bowie’s early yyears ears and his h first steps towards musical success. On display will be early photographs, LPs from his musical heroes such as Little Richard, and Bowie’s sketches for stage sets and costumes created for his bands The Kon-r Kon-rads and The King Bees in the 1960s. This opening section will conclude with a focus on Bowie’s first major hit Space Oddity (1969) and the introduction of the fictional character Major Tom, who would be revisited by Bowie in both Ashes to Ashes (1980) and Hallo Spaceboy (1995). Inspired by Stanley Kubr Kubrickk’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odysseyy, the single was released to coincide with the first moon landing and was Bowie’s breakthrough moment, granting him critical and commercial success as an established solo artist.

Sukita; album sleeve artwork by Guy Peellaert and Edward Bell; visual exxcerpts cerpts from films and live performances including The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Saturd day Night Live (1979); music videos such as Boys K Keep eep Swinging Swinging (1979) and Let’s Dance (1983) and set designs created for the Diamond Dogs tour (1974). Alongside these will be more personal items such as never-beforeseen storyboards, handwritten set lists and lyrics as well well as some of Bowie’s own sketches, musical scores and diary entries, revealing the evolution of his creativve ideas. Martin Roth, Director of the V&A, said: “David Bowie is a true icon, more relevant to popular culture now than ever.. His radical innovations across music, theatre, fashion and style still resound today in design and visual culture and he continues to inspirree artists and designers throughout the world. We are thrilled to be presenting the first ever exhibition drawn from the David Bowie Archive.” Frida Giannini, Gucci Creativve Director torr, said: “David Bowie is… one of my greatest inspirations. His individualityyy,, originality and authenticity have been defining. Through his creative genius his influence on music, fashion, art and nd popular culture over decades has been immeasurable and will continue to be for decades to come.”

The V&A A’s Theatre and Performance curators, Viictoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, have selected more than 300 objects that will be brought together for the very first time. They include handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photographyy, film, music videos, set designs, Bowie’s own instruments and album artwork. The V&A will take an in-depth look at how David Bowie’s music and radical individualism has both influenced and been influenced by wider movements in art, design and contemporary culture. David Bowie is will chronicle his innovativ ivve approach to creating albums and touring shows around fictionalised stage personas and narratives. 1972 marked the birth of his most famous creation; Ziggy Stardust, a human manifestation of an alien being. The exhibition will also demonstrate how he has inspired others to challenge convention and pursue freedom of expression.

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place cards. Weddings by Harrods ensures the bride and groom have full use of these luxurious services and products wherever possible; making their wedding a truly unique and memorable day. Each wedding consultant provides a personalised ‘handholding’ wedding package that is tailor-made to each couple. Taking care of every element, the consultant will find the venue of their dreams, organise the showstopping design and catering with Bespoke Events and oversee all the finer details including favours for guests. Their passion and expertise does not just apply to the wedding day; the dedicated consultant will also organise the honeymoon in partnership with luxury travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent, ensuring that the newly-weds are whisked off on the most romantic of getaways. Couples wishing to make an appointment can do so by contacting Weddings by Harrods on +44(0)20 7225 5805 or email bespokeevents@harrods.com. Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL www.harrods.com

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The Vogue Festival 2013 SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2013 QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL AND PURCELL ROOM SOUTHBANK CENTRE, LONDON SE1 Tickets are now on-sale for the Vogue Festival 2013 in association with Vertu, with this year’s line-up offering guests the chance to see and hear from some of the fashion industry’s leading creative talents. Confirmed speakers including Cara Delevingne, Susie ‘Bubble’ Lau, Sam McKnight, Tamara Mellon and Paul Smith will be joining the programme together with Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Anna Dello Russo, Alber Elbaz, Livia Firth, David Gandy, Anya Hindmarch, Christopher Kane, Michael Kors, Natalie Massenet, Mario Testino and Donatella Versace. Alongside the main programme of talks, discussions and performances, there will also be a wealth of activities taking place. Guests will be able to pose for their own Vogue cover shoot, with make-up touch-ups and accessories from Chanel. Dior make-up artists will be on hand helping guests choose their perfect new season lipstick shade from their palette of show-stopping Spring colours. 40

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Yves Saint Laurent’s experts will be offering tutorials on how to achieve perfect smoky eyes, and guests will have the opportunity to visit the Vogue braid bar and choose from one of the runway-inspired plaits. Ticket holders will also be able to gain firsthand advice on working in the fashion industry from mentoring panels of industry insiders. Tickets from £30. For further details and to purchase tickets visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk/whatson?filter[series]=2134 Vertu, for the second year running is confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Vogue Festival, and is delighted to be a part of such a unique event that combines fashion, the arts and luxury brands. Vertu is the leading pioneer of luxury mobile phones, created to complement the customers’ individual lifestyle, Vertu offers tailored, luxury services in combination with the finest in design, engineering and manufacture. The weekend offers festival-attendees an opportunity to visit the Vertu area, view the unique range of products and personally meet the Vertu team.

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SOLD IN 5 DAYS AT BATTERSEA POWER STATION DEVELOPMENT Building has not even started yet, but the hotly anticipated properties in the first phase of the new Battersea Power Station development have nearly all been reserved. he Grade II listed power station is at the heart of the 39 acre development. The largest brick building in Europe and an impressive example of Art Deco architecture, the power station will be renovated, as part of the plans. Circus West is the name of the first area of development, with a mix of 800 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, townhouses and penthouses as well as a blend of offices, shops, leisure and hospitality designed by Ian Simpson Architects and de Ryke Marsh Morgan (dRMM). Prices start from £338,000 for a studio, from £423,000 for a one-bedroom, from £613,000 for a two-bedroom and £894,000 for a threebedroom apartment with first occupancy expected to be in 2016.

Situated on the western side of the Power Station, Circus West at Battersea Power Station will be a thriving new community where people come to live, work, socialise and spend their leisure time. As well as over 800 apartments, suites, townhouses and penthouses across 8 buildings, Circus West will have a range of amenities and services including art galleries, a Power Station Design shop, independent coffee shops, a boutique theatre, 35,000sq ft of creative business studios, a 15,000sq ft. gym, an indoor swimming pool and a health spa. All residents will have access to an elevated residents garden, with many apartments having an enclosed ‘Winter Garden’ that will provide useable outside space all year around, whilst the penthouses will have private rooftop 42

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terraces. Circus West residents will also have access to a 5,000sq ft private Residents Club designed by David Linley – this club will have a bar, private dining space, library, business centre and a cinema. The site will also provide large areas of public open space including a new six acre riverside park that will provide direct access to Battersea Park and Chelsea via a new riverside pathway adjoining the existing River Thames Walk. Preparation for construction is underway and is expected to begin in the second half of this year. The entire Battersea development will stretch along 400 metres of the River Thames’s south bank, sitting directly opposite Chelsea. The development will coincide with a proposed extension to the London underground that will bring the Northern Line to Battersea. Rob Tincknell, Chief Executive Officer of Battersea Power Station Development Company, commented: “We are incredibly excited to be welcoming the UK public to the site of one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks. Over the past few months, we have seen enormous interest in this unique development from potential purchasers, and we are delighted to be presenting them with an opportunity to be a part of what is sure to become a vibrant new town centre in the heart of London.” Potential purchasers can find further details at www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk or telephone 020 7501 0678.

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BONHAMS SALE OF FINE & RARE WINES THURSDAY 4TH APRIL 2013 101 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON Bonhams sale of Fine & Rare Wines on 4th April will include a wide range of classic Bordeaux and Burgundy from two of the finest vintages in Bordeaux, 10 bottles of Chateau Haut-Brion 1959 are offered with an estimate of £6,000 -7,000 with a case of Petrus 1982 at £40,000-60,000. Amongst several rare old bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild included in the sale are two bottles of 1914 (£9001,200), one bottle of 1959 (£1,3001,600) and one bottle of 1961 (£750850). A full case of 1962 Chateau Latour vintage is also offered, with an estimate of £2,800-3,500. Two collections of more recent vintages include many wines from the classic 2000 vintage with Carruades de Lafite 2000 (£1,8002,200), Chateau Palmer 2000 (£1,6002,000), Chateau Pichon Lalande 2000 (£1,300-1,500), Les Forts de Latour 2000 (£1,300-1,500), Chateau Trotanoy 2000 (£1,200-1,500) and Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 2000 (£1,000-1,300) amongst others. From Burgundy, the top lot in the sale is a case of Romanee-Conti 1988 with an estimate of £70,000-90,000), with a case of Corton, Leroy 44

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1999 at £3,200-3,800. A very rare bottle of Clos Vougeot, Liger-Belair from the excellent 1911 vintage is offered at £500-700. White Burgundy from top producers include 6 bottles of Montrachet, Lafon 2006 (£2,500-3,000), 3 bottles Montrachet, Sauzet 2002 (£600-700) and 6 bottles Batard-Montrachet, Ramonet 2002 (£720-820) as well as a wide range of Chassagne-Montrachet from Domaine Ramonet, Michel Niellon and Chateau de la Maltroye. A single bottle of 1959 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Champagne is offered at £1,000-1,200 and a rare old bottle of Grande Chartreuse at £1,200-1,500. Rare Cognacs include a bottle of Napoleon Grande Fine Champagne Reserve 1811 (£8001,000) and several bottles of Fine Champagne Reserve 1914 from the cellars of the celebrated restaurant, Maxim’s, in Paris at £300-400 each. For more details, please contact Richard Harvey on 020 7468 5811 or email wine@bonhams.com www.bonhams.com

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2013 BOAT RACE SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2013, 4.30PM he 159th Boat Race on 7th April will see oarsmen of six different nationalities competing, as the older, more internationally experienced crew from Oxford take on the younger, heavier Cambridge eight. The idea for a rowing race between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge came from two friends - Charles Merivale, a student at Cambridge, and his Harrow school friend Charles Wordsworth (nephew of the poet William Wordsworth), who was at Oxford.

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clear winners. Cambridge wore pink, the colour of Lady Margaret Boat Club (of St. Johns College), who their captain and two other crew members rowed for. Oxford have always worn dark blue. The event was such a resounding success that the townspeople later decided to organise a regatta of their own which duly became Henley Royal Regatta. After the first year, the early Boat Races took place at Westminster in London, but by 1845, when Westminster had become too crowded, the Boat Race moved

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six miles up-stream to the then country village of Putney. In 1856 the race became an annual event (excepting only the war years). The Modern Boat Race still runs along the same lines but has now become a major international sporting occasion drawing millions of viewers from around the world. The Boat Race course is marked by three classic bends, two in favour of the Middlesex station, on the north bank of the Thames, while the third favours the crew drawn on the opposite Surrey station. In spite of these bends the course is theoretically fair - the start and finish lines are exactly parallel, and in the unlikely event of the crews staying level throughout the race, they will both have covered the magic Boat Race distance of exactly 4 miles 374 yards.

yards downstream from Chiswick Road bridge and here the crowds on Race Day are as densely packed as those near the Start. What those crowds witness as the crews cross the Line is the ecstasy of the victors and the despair of the losing crew. On Race Day up to 250,000 spectators crowd the banks of the Thames from Putney to Mortlake to witness the action.

The start of the race is marked by the University stone, a few hundred yards upstream from Putney Road Bridge and for the first quarter of a mile, as the crews pass the historic boathouses of Putney Embankment. The Finish Line is just a few

Enjoy the festival atmosphere of the Boat Race by watching for free from one of the many vantage points along the course. You should be able to find a place to watch on either side of the river along the full length of the course, but particular areas to note are: Putney Bridge, Putney Embankment and Bishops Park (at the start); Hammersmith and Barnes (mid-course); Dukes Meadows and Chiswick Bridge (at the finish). Please do not drive to the race if you have a choice. Parking is limited and for non-residents on the day of The Boat race it is extremely hard to find. You risk listening to the race on the car radio instead of seeing it from the riverbank! There are large screens at Bishops Park, Fulham and Furnival Gardens, Hammersmith which mean you will be able to watch the whole Race before and after the crews have passed. The parks will also feature food outlets, beer stands and merchandising stalls. BBC1 will be showing the Boat Race live including build up from around 2pm, visit www.bbc.co.uk for more information For more information www.theboatrace.org

How to get there... BUS For the start in Putney, the number 14 bus from Tottenham Court Road and the 22 from Piccadilly Circus will both take you across Putney Bridge. For the middle part of the Race at the Surrey Bend, the number 9 bus from Charing Cross or the 10 from Euston and Oxford Circus or the 27 from Camden will take you to Hammersmith - close to the riverside at Chiswick Malls. For the Finish in Mortlake, take the 209 or 190 from Hammersmith. Bus routes are shown on all maps. TRAIN For the start in Putney, Putney railway station is on Putney High Street at the

Upper Richmond Road. Trains arrive from Clapham Junction, Waterloo or Victoria. West of Putney, the line divides at the next stop Barnes Station - just over a mile away - going towards Barnes Bridge where the finishing stretch begins, or towards Mortlake for the Finish. Stations are shown in all maps. LONDON UNDERGROUND For the Start, East Putney is south of the river and Putney Bridge is north Putney Bridge is the closest station. Ravenscourt Park and Hammersmith are closest to the viewing areas at Chiswick Mall. Stations are shown on all maps. Hammersmith station is accessible for wheelchairs but the Putney tube stations are not. MARCH2013 47

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icklefield Hall – the name on everyone’s lips at the moment! Well, it is if you’re thinking of getting married! A unique venue set in 350 acres of Hertfordshire’s rolling countryside, Micklefield Hall is a family home that opens its doors wide to give both brides and grooms the day of their dreams. The venue is only ever hired out on an exclusive use basis, has absolutely stunning views and is easily accessible which is surprising, given its rural setting. Micklefield is situated just 1½ miles from J18 of the M25. Weddings are run by Anna and Jamie Rankin who actually live in the house, together with their four children. They have been running weddings for the past 14 years with an enthusiasm and expertise that has continued to grow year by year. With an increasing knowledge of both religious and cultural 48

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“Dear Anna and Jamie, It’s a month ago already but we are still on a high after our wedding day. We have had so many people come back and say how wonderful the venue was – there were so many fans of your lovely dogs and, of course, the chicken! Apparently one of the guests has a photo of your chicken drinking a glass of champagne which I can’t wait to see – seriously ‘classy bird’! It was undoubtedly the perfect day and I would not of wanted to change a thing. And the sun even shone – amazing. So a massive thank you to you both for all your help and patience in the lead up. You made everything so easy and your endless support was unbeatable. We want to do it all again – perhaps we will come back to Micklefield for our joint 40th! Thank you for making our day the best time of our lives!” Lots of love, Caroline and Paul, Bride & Groom requirements, they feel that they really can understand exactly what the brides and grooms want - and need - to make their day incredibly special. And, from the moment that you make your very first telephone call to the venue, Anna and Jamie will look after you personally. The Summer Marquee at Micklefield, which seats up to x 320 guests, goes up in April and comes down at the beginning of October. Brides are oﬀered a special room in which to get

ready and the venue is licensed for both Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnership Ceremonies. On arrival, guests are invited to walk through the hall, designed by Sir John Soane and, weather permitting, on into the stunning gardens for the Civil Ceremony and or the drinks reception. If the sun is shining, the wedding can take place at the end of the herbaceous border. The bride and groom are married in the small Temple whilst guests are seated around

the pond, in the shade of a 450yr old oak tree. Following the Ceremony, guests walk back to the house via the Rose Garden for the drinks reception before making their way down to the marquee for dinner and dancing to either a disco or a band of the Bride and Groom’s choice. Caterers can be selected from the Approved Supplier List (be it English, Asian, Kosher, Greek) and the couple are able to select their wines following tastings held at Micklefield in the Spring. Anna and Jamie take the stress out of planning your wedding. “We will hold your hand as much, or as little, as you want. We have brides who want to make their own arrangements and those who simply don’t know where to start. The really important thing for us is that their day is everything that they dreamed it would be …. and more!” More information at www.micklefieldhall.com

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BRITISH BEACH POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 s a highlight of the South Coast’s summer season, the Asahi British Beach Polo Championship will return to Sandbanks, Poole for its sixth year on the 12/13thJuly 2013. Supported by some of the best arena polo players the hotly anticipated beach festiva al promises more excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch. England, Ireland, Scotland(sponsor edb your ourvvery own Sandbanks Life for the second consecutiveyyear)and and Wales will be competing with Ireland keen to retain the title after a gripping final against Wales last year yea ear. There is floodlit night beach polo on the Friday evening, visiting international polo teams and of course the ‘bonkers’ beach polo after parties.

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of the players and guests. The thorough bred ponies and high goal play yers love playing on the beach in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Jack Kidd who is a regular for England at the Championships says ‘I hav ve e been lucky lu enough to play polo all round the world – Sandbanks is still one of my favourite weekends of the year. The polo is insanely competitive, the guests are always on greatfor formandthe beach party’s well – they aresimplythebest!’ Whether visitors are dining in the waterfront Sandpolo Hospitality marquee, enjoying the exclusive VIP experience, soaking up the atmosphere with General Admission Admission tickets, or just choosing to sit outside the fence on the purpose built beach viewing area it is a chance for polo and Sandbanks to show off its attributes to about 5000 seasoned and new supporters each year.

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To complement the the polo poloThe Asahi BBritish Beach Polo Championship offers a host of other activities such as ‘hav ‘have e a go’ polo, the Oakley Ladies Beach Volleyball, fashion shows, the charity Audi Audi V Polo Pony race and the vibrant retail village. The polo is an excuse excuse to dress up (or strip off for a quick swim), stay up late and indulge. Founded by Johnny Wheeler and David Heaton-Ellis the publicity for the inaugural Championships in 2008 was kick started by Piers Morgan drawing people’s attention to Sandbanks as ‘Britain’s Monte Carlo’ . Despite the onset of the recession a growing number of businesses use this ‘boutique’ event event to entertain clients, reward their staff and promote their brands. Whilst sponsorship is still an important revenue stream new ideas such as camel polo (stand by for the elephants!), floodlit beach polo, equine displays and the appearance of the odd celebrity has kept people talking about the event and coming back year year on year year. So why does the Championships keep returning to Poole. Johnny Wheeler says ‘a cooperative council and a large stunning easily

accessible beach are the vital ingredients for us as event organisers. Some good weather, the best polo players players and an enthusiastic crowd is pretty important too’. The beach polo continues to add massive value to Sandbanks and continues to go from strength to strength. After Dark Polo players and supporters have something of a reputation for letting their hair down. down. The polo ‘beach after parties’ at Sandbanks provides seasoned and new comers to the sport with a very cool but exciting place to relax, socialise and dance until the small hours of the morning. On the Friday evening evening live live music will increase in tempo after the floodlit beach polo match with the most original DJs connecting with the mixed generation audience. The closing party on Saturday night brings an unmissable eclectic mix of sounds to rock the Jurassic coast. With the title sponsors Asahi beer providing a refreshing balance to the flowing champagne and excellent excellent food to fuel the dancing it is rare to see people leave leave the beach before the 1am surviv vivors ors photo. www.sandpolo www .sandpolo.com

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2004 FERRARI ENZO BERLINETTA COACHWORK BY PININFARINA ESTIMATE £800,000-900,000

BONHAMS CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 29TH APRIL 2013, RAF MUSEUM, HENDON, LONDON NW4 onhams, international auctioneers and valuers, return for their exclusive auction of Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia at RAF Museum, Hendon, this April. The aircraft hangars and historic aviation displays provide a magnificent backdrop for the auction. There will be between 60 and 70 motor cars on show, with an expectation of approximately 1,000 registered bidders. And with the viewing audience, attendance will be high. The eager bidders and audience will be made up of a wide range of collectors and classic car enthusiasts, with a huge passion for motoring in style.

Rob Hubbard, Senior Specialist in the Bonhams Motor Car Department, said: “As a department we are very much looking forward to our annual sale at the RAF Museum in Hendon. It is an ideal location for a sale of collectors’ motor cars and it is always a sale that attracts a good crowd. It attracts worldwide bidding, and last year’s sale in particular recorded some very strong prices for a number of cars, particularly for those with a strong provenance or cultural significance. It has been an excellent 2013 so far for the global department, with a record sale total at our Scottsdale auction in the US in January, more than €13 million realised at our Paris auction at the Grand Palais at the start of the month, and a

fantastic $3.75 million inaugural auction at Boca Raton in Florida at the weekend. We hope to continue this success, and thus the growth of the classic car market, with our Hendon sale.” About Bonhams Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son & Neale. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street and Knightsbridge; and a further three in the UK regions and Scotland. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carmel, New York and Connecticut in the USA; and Germany, France, Monaco, Hong Kong and Australia. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments go to www.bonhams.com.

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THE DEFINITIVE WHITE SHIRT IN ST JAMES’S, LONDON orld-renowned actor Freddie Fox celebrates The Definitive White Shirt in St James’s. Freddie, currently starring opposite Rupert Everett in Neil Armfield’s production of The Judas Kiss appeared in a crisp white Jermyn Street shirt with an elegant backdrop of window displays designed by the shirt makers of St James’s to celebrate the definitive white shirt.

St James’s is home to the famous Jermyn Street, which boasts the highest number of world renowned shirt makers on one luxury shopping street, offering the best quality shirts worldwide. According to Richard Harvie, owner of Harvie & Hudson, “The white shirt remains the best seller in St James’s”. At Turnbull & Asser nearly half of all shirts sold, both ready to wear and bespoke, are white. Popularised by the likes of award winning films James Bond, The Great Gatsby and television series Downton Abbey, the St James’s shirt makers offer a huge variety of white shirts, in the highest quality of cloths. Every design element of the shirt including collar, cuffs, buttons, shape and fit can be created to the specification of the most discerning gentleman. The secrets to many celebrated icons’ stylish looks come from their visits to the area from all over the world to have their shirts personally crafted. A white shirt is synonymous with a message of virtue, precision and power; a bespoke white shirt from Jermyn Street can enhance and define the physique, allowing the shirt to fit all proportions perfectly, even taking into account the size of your watch. Customers often discover that after experiencing a made to measure shirt for the first time, they continue to invest in bespoke. Damien Whitmore the Director of Public Affairs and Programming, Victoria and Albert Museum says, “The white shirt represents the foundations of a man’s wardrobe 54

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and has been for centuries. It seems like such a simple item, but the details are what make it the very epitome of style and elegance.” Each St James’s shirt maker has their own signature design, for which they are known. A shirt exhibiting a three-button cuff is a trademark look of Turnbull & Asser; a ready to wear version of this shirt costs £145. Mother of Pearl buttons complement Emma Willis’ signature look for £290. Emmett’s signature shirt, at £95, is made using Baby Twill White, a weave known for its soft texture that becomes even more supple over time. In contrast, Budd’s distinctive shirt, £115, is made of white poplin two fold cotton with a classic Budd forward collar. New & Lingwood’s signature style involves a curved collar ending in a point, allowing the collar to lay properly on the upper breast bone, and costs £95. Harvie & Hudson’s iconic shirt is the plush and luxurious white Herringbone and a white ready to wear version costs £64.50. Favourbrook’s 1850’s Victorian Morning Wing Collar Dress Shirt at £90 has an accentuated high collar and emphasised wing lapels that create a stunning effect when paired with a silk cravat. Along with the medium weight white cotton poplin, covered buttons and French-cuffs, the straight cut tailoring creates an elegant profile. Hilditch & Key’s bestseller is the Carlton with their classic collar and double cuff, made with the finest two-fold cotton poplin and real shell buttons. Royal Warrant holder Stephen Quin from Turnbull & Asser believes that “Every man should have at least three white shirts in their wardrobe”, with the best accessory to complement the white shirt being a silk tie. For more information on St James’s visit: www.stjameslondon.co.uk twitter.com/_stjameslondon

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ew to Gerrards Cross and the South Bucks area are SUNFLAIR – Europe’s leading brand of beachfashion. Their fully co-ordinated collections of fashionable yet functional swimsuits, bikinis, tankinis, skirts, pareos, and beach-dresses have just arrived at Patricia who have recently been appointed exclusive stockist for the area. Stunning designs, fresh, vibrant colours and fabulous prints are the hallmarks of these wonderful creations. All styles are cup-sized and come in dress-sizes 10 – 22 thus ensuring perfect fit. Also included are body-shaping features such as tummy-control which will guarantee a slim-line figure around the beach or pool. Shown here are a few highlights: Style 22486 featuring a chlorine-proof fabric specially developed for frequent use at indoor-pools. Style 22093 a bold flower-print on light background. Style 22256 is a real eye-catcher bright scarlet multi-coloured print featuring a low neckline with supportive side-straps. Then style 22470 “Beautyform” shapewear making the wearer “one size slimmer” instantly… At Patricia you will find the latest in beachfashion all year round as there is always summer somewhere. For short breaks, Christmas cruises or main holidays new stock arrives here regularly throughout the seasons, and a team of experienced staﬀ will provide professional advice on styling and fit. Also on oﬀer are functional swimwear for frequent indoor-pool users. Worth your while to check out up-to-the-minute beachfashions 2013! Patricia are at 55 Packhorse Road Gerrards Cross and are open from nine till five Monday to Saturday with free car-parking opposite the shop. Full fitting service available and appointments can be made by phone 01753-883854 or e-mail info@patriciagx.com. 56

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WINDOW DRESSING o Two Days is a Rickmansworth-based window dressing and visual merchandising business offering freelance window design and dressing services ranging from local fashion boutiques to fabric shops in London's famous Berwick Street. Abbey Booth, owner of No Two Days, took plenty of time considering her next career move after having her two children, "My background is in advertising and marketing for a national newspaper and I wanted to utilise my skills in a more creative way and looked at all my options before deciding to study with the British Display Society to get a recognised qualification in visual merchandising. I have always loved fashion and style and as a child was very creative, so I looked at ways I could incorporate my skills and passion in to a career and more importantly my own business and so No Two Days evolved. It was important for me to create a business which was flexible and as I am freelance this was a perfect solution - plus I absolutely love what I do!" As someone with a successful commercial background Abbey understands that creating a window display is more than just making something look attractive "...although obviously that's important, ultimately what you are trying to achieve as a shop owner is more sales, whether it's attracting new clients, maintaining existing clients or increasing sales then I understand that. A shop's window is the best daily advertisement for a business and it has to work hard by creating interest and drawing people in to the shop - the hard part of making a sale once a customer is in the shop is then down to the staff, although the internal layout can also have an effect on how consumers spend once in store. However as I have a commercial background I can offer advice and marketing solutions to compliment the visual merchandising services and I have found this to be a useful add on for my business, especially in this climate where you need something extra special to make people sit up and take notice of your business!". Abbey specialise in working with independent retailers where she can best utilise her creative and commercial skills and enjoys working with

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people who's passion for what they do matches hers, "In this area we are really fortunate to have some excellent independent retailers, offering unique brands and great customer service and I am fascinated by what encourages people to spend their money once in store. It's very competitive for independent businesses what with the mainstream high street shops and online discount stores, however consumers want a point of difference and although are more careful how they are spending I think people are leaning towards buying better quality, unique pieces which you don't always get on the high street. It's all down to maximising what you have and a window display is a stores greatest daily advertisement." Some of the comments Abbey regularly hears after completing a window display are "I never noticed this shop before" and "I only came in because of the window display" so it just shows that refreshing a window display can have a positive impact on your business and she finishes "I am very passionate about creating window displays which communicates to an audience, enhances the voice of the brand and increases footfall and awareness of that retailer. It’s hugely rewarding knowing something I have created has the potential to have a direct impact on the success of a retailer and whether I am dressing a minimalist boutique window or designing and creating a dress made from fabric off-cuts, I am completely enthralled by the task in hand and feel extremely fortunate to have found a career which I love!". No Two Days - Abbey Booth T 07966 406889 E abbey@notwodays.co.uk W notwodays.co.uk

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BRUSH WITH AN EXPERT When struts uts her way onto the catwalk, the clothes hes are are only half the story. ry. When a model str stor Backstage, have B ackstage, she may hav ve e been in hair and make-up for two tw wo o to three three hours as the beauty preen, teams pr een, polish and perfect perfect to create create the image visualised by by the designer. designer r.. r al Garland is puppeteer of her make-up team, pulling the transformation strings. A top makeup artist for 27 years and with M.A.C Cosmetics since 1994, you may not have heard her name but you’ll undoubtedly have seen her work - in magazines, on television and at international fashion weeks. It’s day three of London Fashion Week and Sunday is anything but a day of rest for Garland. She is the key artist at nine shows but today she is es in just one day y.. From juggling five backstages late model arrivals to dealing with indecisive designers, we shadow her day y..

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Some make-up artists work quietly and seriously y. Not Val Garland. After going to bed at midnight and getting up at 4.30am, Garland is the life and soul of the backstage party at the 6am ‘call-time’ for Preen while others are still rubbing the sleep from their eyes. Her temporary backstage home is made obvious by her trademark ‘Val Garland’ branded tape marking out her area. She describes the look 60

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for Preen as “delicate punk”, created using grey eyeshadow mixed with water to create a liquid liner, drawn in a sharp diagonal line on either the upper or lower lid. It’s modern and graphic but there were a few variations before getting to the final runway look as the designer switches from one line, to topand bottom line, before reverting back to one line. “The only way you can decide on the make-up is when you see it on the runway y, under the lights,” says Garland. “I’m always there for pre-show rehearsal with the designer and stylist. We have a list st of the models and I might say y,, ‘She’s too shiny’ or ‘I don n’’t like that’ or the designer says, ‘I love that’ and that’s ho ow w it works.”

shows, with the wind blowing in my hair as I take in the capital’s sights.” All of Val’s immediate crew are miked up with headsets so there’s no shouting between make-up stations. Just calm, orderly beautifying. The inspiration at Temperley is Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak, and it’s all about the eye with a bold liner. Although it’s a retro inspiration, Garland is adamant the eye shouldn’t look too Fifties. Using one of her prized possessions, an artist’s brush, she lines with fine precision using her statement glasses for close-ups. Garland dubs herself the ‘Queen of Brushes’ and estimates she has thousands in her total kit.

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Time is tight between Preen’s finale and Garland’s 9.30am arrival for Temperley but luckily Val a has a motorbike revving outside for her. “A As the finale starts, I run outside, hop on the back of the bike and whizz to the next show,” she says. “It’s essential for getting to each backstage on time in traffic. “I love it because it’s a moment of relaxation between

The midday atmosphere backstage at Vivienne Westwood is frantic and highly y-char y-charged. The face chart is like the blueprint for the final look and this one resembles a Jean Cocteauinspired avant-garde painting. While some designers want to keep the focus entirely on the clothes, Vivienne Westwood’s makeup is always a masterpiece in itself. Today’s

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reference is ‘Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour, shot by Helmut Newton ewton’’. The creative look is achieved using bright products like M.A.C’s Pro Chromalines in red, yello ellow w and cyan. “It’s been a sea of grey and monochromes so far this season so it’s great to see colour and have some fun,” Garland enthuses. “I love working with Vivienne Westwood because as a make-up artist it’s all about ideas and I can go in there and really open up the toybox, throw all the toys in the air and see what sticks!” The show is due to start at 2pm and two late-running models sprint in at 2.05pm but Garland isn’ isn’t fazed. Four hairdressers, two make-up artists and two nail artists on each model and they’re ready in five minutes flat.

Mar ary y Katrantz Katrantzou US Vogue editor Anna Wintour is on the front row so the pressure is on for “beautiful superskin” that complements the clothes. The late-running Westwood show means Garland doesn’’t arrive until 3pm and it’s a 4pm show doesn but her proficient team has everything in hand and Garland greets the crowd of beauty press waiting to jot the show inspiration in their notepads, Tweet the looks and take videos of make-up artists in action. As well as overseeing the final make-up looks, Garland is story-teller of the designer’s vision. “I deal with the press, ensuring journalists get what they need for the story and talk about the products we’ve used to create the look,” she explains. “I’ve worked with M.A.C for so many years, they will make me a product if I need something specific.” Katrantzou’s busy designs are all about architecture and landscapes so Garland explains she’s keeping the make-up very pure. There’s an intriguing ‘ghostliness to models’ faces, created with a cellophanelook gloss on eyes and by highlighting bone structure to reflect under the high beam of the catwalk lights.

Marios Schwab It’s Garland’s last show of the day and her energy hasn’t waned in the slightest. The call-time is 5.30pm and she’s flaunting a glossy manicure to beauty journalists that she’s managed to squeeze in between shows. “We’ve got a bit of a skin eruption going at Fashion Week so we’re bringing out the M.A.C Mineralize Concealer,” Garland teases, referring to the models’ skin that’s already feeling the strain of Fashion Week. She pulls out an iPhone from her Celine bag of essentials to reveal a snapshot of a beautiful medieval woman, the inspiration for the show. “It’s all about skin sculpture but in a much more modern way, way,” she reveals. “It’s medieval futurism!” The show time may be 8.30pm but it’s running 40 minutes late and Garland never packs up her make-up kit until the finale when the models take their final catwalk. But the show isn’t over for Garland. A quick recharge and then the action continues at Paris Fashion Week, but she shows no sign of backstage fatigue, saying: “I’m alongside make-up artists that have worked with me for years. They know what the Val-ism is - ‘Give me your magic!’”

W13,” says al G references for punk, skater girl and ‘really British’ with lashings of black and grey and very little colour.”

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Nails “There’s definitely a more pared-down mood for A/W13,” says Revlon UK nail ambassador Jenny Longworth. “Crazy nail art has made way for simple, chic and graphic nails with details like texture or half-moon manis.” Hair “This season it’s been all about matte textured hair,” says Toni&Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe ambassador Mark Hampton. “It’s taking traditionally tailored classic hair but adding an edgy youthful look for a sense of toughness.” MARCH2013 61

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WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES OF READER’S QUESTIONS WITH OUR AWARD WINNING DENTIST DR SHAMEEK POPAT. I FOR ONE AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE HOUR GOING FORWARD AND HAVING MORE DAYLIGHT AND HOPING THAT WE GET SOME RELIEF FROM THIS RAIN! I AM ALSO JUDGING THE AESTHETIC AWARDS ON THE 22ND MARCH IN LONDON SO SHOULD BE GREAT TO SEE SOME BEAUTIFUL DENTAL WORK BY MY PEERS. NOW TO THE CLINICAL SIDE OF THE Q&A Q. What are dental implants, are they screwed into your jaw or your tooth roots? A. I am going to concentrate this month’s edition on Dental Implants and try and give you basic understanding on dentistry’s exciting field. I have touched on the subject in previous editorials but am happy to go over it again as it’s an exciting field. Q. Can implants always be used to replace missing teeth? A. Regardless of the cause of tooth loss, dental implants can be a simple, proven lasting solution for restoring teeth. After a thorough examination of your medical history, your dentist can advise you whether dental implants may be the right solution for you. There is no upper age limit. Nevertheless, it does depend on the condition of the bone in your jaw. Your dentist will arrange for a number of special tests to find

out the amount of bone still there. If there is not enough, it may be possible for the bone to be built up by grafting bone into the area first. This will be an extra procedure prior to placing the implant. Also, heavy alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes or other clinical conditions may interfere with an implants integration process and its ultimate long term success. Patients who grind their teeth at night must also undertake a careful evaluation with their dentist. Q. Do Implants hurt? A.The big question! Placing the implant means a small operation and can be performed using a simple local anaesthetic, and sometimes with sedation if you are nervous. Sometimes the dentist may need to use general anaesthetic for complex cases. You will not feel any pain during the procedure but you may feel discomfort during the

week after the surgery. Q. How long does the treatment take? A. Your dentist will be able to give you a rough timetable before the treatment starts but usually the permanent teeth are fitted 3-6 months after the implants are put in. In a minority of cases, it may take up to a year for the implant to fully integrate with the bone. Q. How long do they last? A. How long implants and the new teeth last depends primarily on how well your teeth are cared for. If you have good oral hygiene, including good home care and regular dental re care visits, your implants can lasts for many years, possibly up to an entire lifetime. Q. Is there any complication or risk? A. Careful preparation and

implementation of implant treatment reduces risk to a minimum. However, Implant treatment is a surgical procedure and as such it is associated with certain risks. Under normal circumstances, the swelling and mild pain which may occur often disappear after a few days. Periodontitis (gum disease), poor oral hygiene, inadequate wound healing, smoking,or serious general disease (e.g. diabetes) may be a contraindication for dental implants. Your dentist will be glad to provide you with information about potential complications and risks. Q. Is the treatment expensive? A. Unfortunately, yes. However, in many situations the cost is only a little more than the cost of more conventional treatment with crowns and bridges. Over the longer term, implants are usually a more cost eﬀective and satisfactory option. There are advantages to having an implant. An implant to replace a single tooth avoids the need to cut down teeth either side for crowns to support a bridge. Implants can also help anchor a denture better so they do not move around. However, it is best to discuss the diﬀerent treatment options with your dentist and decide on what suits you best and fits with your budget.

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one are the knotted and twisted roots and obviously fake, over-long styles that have given hair extensions a bad name in the past. Rapunzel's extension technology means you can totally transform your hair in as little as an hour, with no damage. At Rapunzel in Marlow they only use beautiful silkey genuine European human hair, and keep every hair colour you can imagine in stock, so your hair is perfectly matched. So how can you spot good hair extensions? The truth is, like good cosmetic surgery - you can't. There a lot of ways to attach extensions, many of which can cause terrible damage especially when done by an un-skilled technician. Rapunzel Ltd pride themselves in only having highly skilled professionals in the team, and only using systems that don't cause damage to your own hair. One of the latest systems being a small flat keratin sleeve that folds around your hair to form a flat totally undetactable bond that won't break or put any strain on your own hair.. The end result is perfect for adding volume and length and for experimenting with highlights or lowlights without the commitment of permanent colour. Rapunzel Ltd in Marlow quote 'we can totally transform a head of hair in an hour, turning limp locks into a mane of glossy hair.' So its not surprising the demand for these luscious locks is growing. Call 01628-481388 to book in for your consultation and see how they can transform your hair. For more information and to see example of their miracles go to www.rapunzelhairextensions.com

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SKIN TIME TO BARE YOUR SPRING SKIN WITH PRIDE. LISA HAYNES REVEALS HOW TO GET YOUR GLOW BACK.

he recent mini-heatwave caught us all oﬀ guard. But along with the ice creams and sunbathing sessions came the annual horror of baring skin for the first time. Sales of SOS fake tan at Debenhams rocketed by 105% in reaction to the freakish warm weather. So next time the sun rears its head, be prepared with a spring skin routine. Transform those frosty, pasty arms and legs into glowing summer-ready limbs that don’t look like they’ve been hidden away in opaque tights and woolly cardigans for months. It’s time to glow and go with our foolproof skincare guide.

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If your skin has been in hibernation under snuggly duvets and winter layers, it’s time for a spring wake-up call. Kick-start your morning with a dry body brushing session prior to your shower. Brushing in circular motions will also remove redundant dry, dead skin cells. “Dry body brushing increases circulation and brings nutrients to the skin’s surface for healthy-looking skin,” explains Jane Calderwood, beauty therapist at Champneys. “It also gives an uplifting feeling, helps to shake oﬀ sleep and prepares you for the day ahead.” Ditch any aromas that make you feel drowsy and use an invigorating shower gel with uplifting fragrances to start your day on a high. “Choose fresh, light spring smells,” Calderwood advises. “Tangy products like Champneys’ Citrus Blush range are perfect for this time of year as they’re uplifting and energising, with notes of ginger, grapefruit, lemon and vanilla.” SILKY SMOOTH

Radiant skin requires more than just a hero moisturising product. “The first step towards silky soft skin is to exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface,” explains Dr Sue Mayou, cosmetic dermatologist and Aveeno consultant. “This helps to leave the skin smooth and improves light reflection oﬀ the surface which gives a healthy glow and a good base on which to apply a moisturiser.” If you want silky skin, it’s important to adopt a religiously regular moisturising regime to maximise hydration - random and slapdash applications just won’t do. Mayou recommends choosing a light moisturiser or even a spritz lotion that will sink in easily with 66

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minimum eﬀort. “If you have dry or sensitive skin, certain areas like elbows, knees and ankles are likely to be drier than others, so pay particular attention to them when moisturising,” she suggests. During the skin-baring season, hair removal methods like shaving go up a notch. For perfect pins, avoid irritated skin by using lukewarm water and moisturising afterwards. GET THE GLOW

You don’t need to dash out for an uber-dark spray tan whenever sunshine’s on the way. A light self-tan is all you need to look like a naturally more golden delicious version of yourself. For super-subtle try a gradual tan, but you may need to take extra care with the application, warns Sienna X spray tan guru James Harknett. “The results look great but the lotion is often colourless, so be wary of those without a guide colour take time and make sure you cover everywhere.” If your self-tan lotion looks too dark, Harknett recommends mixing with a moisturiser to ease yourself into spring, and always use a tanning mitt for an even application. Dry body mists are another speedy way to achieve a spring glow. Moisturise first avoiding anything too oily or thick - and then spray evenly. For a finishing touch, give your skin an enviable spring sheen with a shimmer. Harknett says: “Look for products that contain subtle shimmer particles so you end up looking more spring goddess than Christmas decoration.”

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I'm enjoying life much more being slimmer" Jane says, ''I tried to lose weight many times before, but without success. What I needed was someone to be strict with me and so signed up to the doctor supervised, clinic-led Alizonne weight loss programme. Working through the phases, I started on five sachets a day plus veg or salad at lunch and dinner. Each week I also had two treatments: an ultrasound that directly targets loose skin, and a connective tissue treatment that helps to flush the fat from your cells and tone your skin. I lost 9lbs the first week, a stone and a half in four weeks, and in just over seven months I'd lost over seven stone! Now I feel so healthy and I've avoided surgery."

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hen the Victorians first dreamt of growing exotic plants in glass houses they could hardly have imagined that they were starting a lifestyle trend that continues to this day. Today, the immensely elegant glass buildings of yesteryear are designed from state of the art materials to create living spaces that are used for everything from dining rooms to kitchens, from playrooms to gyms and kitchens to oﬃces. Homeowners have conservatories that are separated by doors from the rest of the house whilst others create vast openings that allow the conservatory extension to blend seamlessly with the home’s interior. Replica Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian models finished with detailed architectural features compete for popularity with stunningly contemporary glass rooms where the emphasis is on creating impact from clean, simple forms. But how exactly do you make the leap from the building of your

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dreams to the reality you can live in every day? Speak to any homeowner that has embarked on a building project and they will almost certainly be able to regale you with enough horror stories of when things have gone wrong to put you oﬀ for good. Certainly building a conservatory is a major building project which is why you need to find a company that has a proven track record, shares your vision, your enthusiasm and, most importantly, appreciates your budget and is prepared to work with you to minimise any possible disruption. Hazlemere Conservatories is a High Wycombe based conservatory specialist with a penchant for helping their customers create distinctive conservatories and so know that the dream doesn’t always match

the reality. “During the 80’s and a large part of the 90’s conservatories were being stuck on to what seemed like just about everyone’s houses. Looking at many of the conservatories that were built during this era, you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking they’ve been there far longer. However building materials evolve and in the last 10 years there has been a considerable step-change in the quality of conservatories that are available. Today’s buildings should look good well into the future as long as they are designed and built with modern materials as an integral part of your home.” According to Hazlemere, one of the crucial keys to a successful conservatory or orangery build is about determining from the outset if you expect to use the

room all year round. If you do then heating it needs to be as big a consideration as keeping it cool in the summer. With advances in glass and framing technology it is indeed possible for your conservatory or orangery to provide a snug retreat in the winter and a cool haven in the summer but the specification has to be right. The only way for a company to determine what your conservatory’s exact specification needs to be is to conduct a detailed site survey which will take into account the position of the conservatory in relation to both your home and the direction of the sun upon it. Nowadays, specialised glazing is available that reflects the sun’s heat and is particularly useful in South facing conservatories or orangeries. Tinted glass is also an important consideration if you want to use your conservatory to watch television or use a computer. Eﬀective opening vents in the ceiling of the conservatory will allow hot air in the summer months to escape quickly. These essential vents can be manually or electrically operated and some

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companies oﬀer automatic rain detectors to ensure vents close as soon as it begins to rain. Installing electrics for a fan will help to disperse warm air upwards in the summer but can also be reversed in the winter to keep the warm air down rather than letting it escape upwards. Heat extractors are a highly eﬀective way of removing warm air at the hottest times of the year and help to control humidity. Air exchange systems work in a similar way but with the added benefit of bringing warm air back into the building as well. Opting for air conditioning is always an option although it can be expensive to run and will require more on-going maintenance. The professionals at Hazlemere Conservatories advise that with

so much glass in a conservatory (how energy eﬃcient the specification), some heat loss is inevitable, however by selecting the best type of sealed units available, this can be minimised to ensure that you can use your orangery or conservatory all year round. Just as glass can be specified to reflect the sun’s heat, there are also reflective coatings that keep the heat inside a conservatory which is invaluable in colder north facing buildings. You need to consider how you will heat your conservatory before you begin to ensure relevant works are carried out as the building work progresses. To heat your conservatory you can opt to extend your existing central heating system or you can install an independent heating system

just for the new area. If you do plan to extend your existing central heating then you should install individual room thermostats to ensure that you can increase the heat in the cooler conservatory area when you need it without aﬀecting the heating in the rest of the house. If you opt for an independent heating source then consider low level wall mounted radiators or underfloor heating for the best aesthetic eﬀect, both of which are easily installed as part of the main build programme. Whilst the choices to be made are undoubtedly complex, an experienced conservatory company will be able to guide you through the best combination of options for your particular conservatory and

ensure that the cost of making it useable all year round is built in to your quote from outset and thus avoid adding ‘extras’ in at a later stage. By taking the time to ensure that you have considered all of the available options you stand a good chance of having your dream conservatory and enjoying the glass house legacy the Victorians left us. Hazlemere Conservatories is a specialist division of the Hazlemere Group in High Wycombe and specialise in designing, manufacturing and installing high quality, custom-built double glazed conservatories, glass extensions, orangeries and Loggia in both aluminium and PVCu. Telephone 01494 854266 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk MARCH2013 71

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FARROW & BALL ANNOUNCES THE KEY COLOURS FOR 2013 COLOUR IN 2013 WILL CREATE A FEELING OF FLOW AND CONTINUITY TRANSFORMING HOMES INTO A NURTURING REFUGE. ALTHOUGH STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT SHADES, FARROW & BALL’S CORNFORTH WHITE, FRENCH GRAY, STONE BLUE AND BLACK BLUE CAN ALL BE USED TO CREATE THESE HARMONIOUS, SLIGHTLY NOSTALGIC, DECORATING SCHEMES. BLACK BLUE

Black Blue is full of poise and drama; when used in place of whites it becomes the neutral creating a wistful romantic vision. Layer shades of black – use Black Blue on the walls and Pitch Black on the woodwork, but ensure accent colours are hugely contrasting. Pretty Middleton Pink and ethereal Blackened work perfectly on furniture or ceilings. This slightly distorted use of colour feels very modern, but by layering and accenting continues to create a velvety fl ow in the home. FRENCH GRAY

With its underlying organic quality, multi-faceted green-grey, French Gray, contains all the nuances of the natural world. Particularly elegant when used on panelling, French Gray can be eﬀective in both traditional and more contemporary settings. French Gray should be combined with green based neutrals like Lime White and Old White for a comforting feel; or contrasted with Hound Lemon and Hardwick White for a more edgy look. French Gray has a magical, timeless character perfect for decoration in 2013. STONE BLUE

For a more sentimental, homely feel combine rich Stone Blue, with Radicchio and Cooking Apple Green to create a cheerful look. Stone Blue is also a fantastic accent colour to a neutral backdrop like Wimborne White. This strong, uncomplicated colour is particularly eﬀective when used on a screen or room divider. Stone Blue is bright and optimistic with a slight rural charm. CORNFORTH WHITE

Pair Cornforth White, a light grey, with Strong White and All White to create a tonal look within a home. The use of subtly diﬀerent whites, oﬀ-whites and greys will create really fl exible spaces in the home, with light and fl ow throughout. This simple idea of laying one tone upon another is easy to achieve, and creates a hushed, soothing environment illuminating the space. For more information please contact the Farrow & Ball Press Off ice: tel +44 (0)1202 850182 fax +44 (0)1202 893432 email press@farrow-ball.com www.facebook.com/farrowball www.farrow-ball.com 72

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oudwater resident Simon Freethy loved Cyrus Audio so much he bought the company. Well, not quite, but like Victor Kiam - the US businessman who was so impressed by a shaver he bought Remington and famously used it as his advertising slogan- Simon bought a stake in Cyrus because he was wowed by the CD player he bought second hand from an advert in Loot. “I’ve always loved music, and used to try out diﬀerent bits of hi fi to see what best brought my CD collection to life. The Cyrus CD player had been my favourite. When I found out that Cyrus was being sold back in 2004, I put myself forward to advise the management team on how to buy it. I had

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experience working in the venture capital industry so having successfully been part of the MBO I then became the Finance Director and a major shareholder.’ In October 2012, Simon’s passion for the business became all consuming - he bought a

much larger stake in the company and has since become its Managing Director. ”Cyrus has fantastic engineering expertise and as a result, an outstanding range of products. Our challenge is getting people to hear the products, and appreciate just what a “wow” experience listening to music can be when played on a good system. From AC/DC to Beethoven, it all just sounds better, and makes you want to listen more. My aim as MD is to turn Cyrus from one of music’s best kept secrets, into a brand that is a standard bearer for music around the globe”. Cyrus is known for developing some of the most acoustically excellent hi fi products in the world, and the company has won numerous awards for its amps, CD players

and streamers. Their top end products are for the serious music lover, but the lower priced models also benefit from the high end engineering developments. A number of high profile pop stars and musicians are Cyrus customers for instance, top composer Lord Lloyd -Webber purchased a pair of Cyrus Mono X 300 power amps. In fact, Lord Lloyd -Webber even suggested a modification to the unit which Cyrus has since adopted. Sevenoaks Sound & Vision in Lower Road, Chorleywood, showcase Cyrus products and have two demonstration suites where you can listen to Cyrus products before you buy. The latest Cyrus product launches have been their range of streamers. These play music

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at or better than CD quality anywhere in your home from music stored digitally on a single hard disc attached to

electronics in your house such as your TV. However for those of you addicted to Apple products, there is also a control

category wins as well, Cyrus picked up four awards in total. Cyrus customers tend to stick with the brand as they make

CYRUS IS KNOWN FOR DEVELOPING SOME OF THE MOST ACOUSTICALLY EXCELLENT HI FI PRODUCTS IN THE WORLD, AND THE COMPANY HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR ITS AMPS, CD PLAYERS AND STREAMERS. THEIR TOP END PRODUCTS ARE FOR THE SERIOUS MUSIC LOVER, BUT THE LOWER PRICED MODELS ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE HIGH END ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENTS. your home network. The Cyrus streamers come with their own sophisticated colour screen remote control, to make operation and set up simple. The remote not only allows you to select your music and see the album artwork, but you can also teach it to control the other

app called Cadence, available on the Apple App Store. In October 2012 the streamers won two prestigious prizes at the annual What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine award ceremony in London. With Best Stereo Amplifier and Best CD Player

their journey of musical discovery. This is mostly due to the unique upgrade path Cyrus provides for all its products. Products are upgradeable in two ways, they can be sent back to Cyrus to be upgraded to the next range up, or customers can incrementally build up the

system, by adding additional power amplifiers, power supplies or “DACs” (Digital Analogue Converters) over time, to improve performance and sound quality. Therefore, for the customer, the purchase of a Cyrus system is never money wasted; it is always an investment that can be turned into something even better over time. Designed and built in Britain, Cyrus is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Cyrus has launched a limited run of 30 Anniversary Systems which pack every single ounce of Cyrus knowhow into 7 hand built units. So if you are after the ultimate hi fi system contact sales@cyrusaudio.com to be part of a very exclusive club. To find out more about their products, visit www.cyrusaudio.com. MARCH2013 75

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ome years ago I had a large oil-on-canvas portrait of a lady, obviously of noble background and, in her day – that is of the later 17century – of considerable beauty. It was a fine example of a typical set piece of time; she is holding, rather dramatically, a scantily clad child who clearly wants to play with a small dog, and all are within swathes of luxurious drapes. In a well-preserved condition and in its original carved wood and gilt frame, it was not long before it caught the eye of someone who recognises a good picture. A deal was struck and the picture was delivered and hung in a place just made for it. And so began one of those great friendships that grow from common interests, although this buyer had enjoyed a few more interests than I, and I thought mine were varied enough. The customer and later to become friend was Laszlo Grof, a beguiling Hungarian who arrived in England in 1956 and without any English found employment first as a cook and then as a steel worker in an iron foundry, then into the mine as an explosives expert. Next came a spell as a furniture maker for Messrs Gomme in High Wycombe working on their famous ‘G Plan’ range, before turning his hand to running his own chicken farm. Settling down to become a qualified accountant Laszlo then went to Oxford to receive a degree with honours in history and has just completed his 8th tour of Transylvania lecturing on his favourite subject, the history of cartography. In this field Laszlo is one of the leading authorities on ancient maps with a collection envied by museums and connoisseurs all over the world. In the field of music he is a keen jazz buff and has been in the audience on several occasions 76

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remarked on two contemporary paintings hanging in the same room as the lady with the child and dog. They had an instant appeal in the colourful and atmospheric representation of rural Hungary, full of light and shadows. Zoltan explained that the Impressionist movement had and still has an important inﬂuence in Hungary and a leading exponent is the artist Zoltan Grof – no relation – who painted the two I was admiring.

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when I’ve been playing, both with a small group and with the Sticky Wicket Big Band Drum Spectacular which we put on at The Stables in Wavenden, the jazz Mecca established by the

late and much lamented John Dankworth and his still-singing wife the fabulous Cleo Lane. So time spent with Laszlo is never silent and while visiting him last year I noticed and

Zoltan’s technique of using enamel-oil, give his paintings the power of colour achieved by traditional oils, with the luminescence of light and shade created by the modern medium of lacenamel. Zolton developed his skills and love of the medium as a student. The impressionist traditions of the famous Hungarian Nagybanya School which was founded as an artist’s colony in 1896 by Simon Hollosy, was the spark from which Zoltan developed his passion and skills to produce the vibrant and atmospheric paintings. In 2001 Zoltan was commissioned to create 24 large scale pictures for UNESCO, each commemorating the cities, towns and villages given World UNESCO status. His paintings are in numerous private collections in Hungary and abroad. At the time of writing we are holding an exhibition of Zoltan’s work in the grand Bedford Room at Woburn Abbey, the ﬁrst we hope of many. We all meet fascinating people from time to time but there can be few occupations like mine where you have the opportunity to learn just how fascinating they really are and how they act as catalysts for other people with varying talents in such disparate ﬁelds.

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EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LIFE IN THE GARDEN SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 1100AM -1900PM & SUNDAY 24TH MARCH 1100AM – 1800PM Come and celebrate the start of spring at a new Easter Garden Show. ummer is just around the corner and we can start looking forward to outside living. To celebrate the start of the spring season, Crown Pavilions with Easigrass, one of the world’s best manufacturers of artificial grass (and 2012 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Award winners) and Tendercare, the specialist plant nursery (multiple award winners & Nursery Stock Grower of the Year Millennium Award), have created a ‘life in the garden’ experience to demonstrate all the joy and pleasure that garden living can bring. For two days on Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March, they are staging a new Easter Garden Show at Tendercare in Uxbridge, Middlesex. This will be the first real opportunity of the year to meet real professionals, discuss ideas for design, get gardening tips and free advice and, most importantly, have a fun day out. Also, joining the

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event will be Aston Martin Stratstone Amersham who will be presenting their latest models, including the flagship new Vanquish. The multiple Award Winning Pool & Spa Company will also exhibit at this luxury event and will have a number of their Hydropool hot tubs on display. Their experts will also be in attendance to answer questions and if you are interested in having a new swimming pool, swim spa, sauna or the finest hot tubs on the market this is an event, not to be missed! Luke Dejahang, Managing Director of Crown Pavilions, explains “Bringing together Easigrass, Tendercare and Aston Martin Stratstone creates a unique partnership between all the brands showcased at

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ASTON MARTIN TIMELINE the event. We have all come together to demonstrate quality, luxury, unparalleled service and attention to detail.” Crown Pavilions manufacture a whole range of garden rooms which can feature outdoor kitchens or barbecues, sitting rooms with plasma screens, studies with storage and internet connection, screens or fold-back doors to protect you from the weather, mood lighting for evening entertainment, heating, hot tubs, home gyms. Crown Pavilions can create a wide range of buildings for a variety of requirements, all of which will enhance your use of outside space, whether it be leisurely breakfasts with the family early evening drinks with friends, lunches and dinners, or just a private, quiet sanctuary. One of the most important aspects of garden rooms is the landscaping. Luke Dejahang, explains “When we install a garden room we are especially mindful of the landscaping around it. We look after every aspect of planting and creating a beautiful setting which fits in with your existing garden. By partnering with Easigrass we can show how our garden rooms can work in conjunction with low maintenance, safe and beautiful artificial grass to create exceptional and stylish outdoor environments. Tendercare are an award-winning specialist plant nursery with an unrivalled range of mature and specimen trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, all of

which will enhance the landscaping around our garden rooms.” At the Easter Garden Show advice and insight will be available from RHS experts in soft landscaping who have worked on some of the most prestigious projects from Royal weddings to some of the finest country estates in the UK, small city gardens and city roof terraces. The Aston Martin Stratstone team will be on hand to talk through their current range and show the power, beauty and soul that creates an Aston Martin. Crown Pavilions have created some wonderful garden rooms for many UK and international clients. They specialise in providing a tailored, bespoke service. ‘We will be serving complimentary canapés and drinks all day’ said Luke Dejahang, ‘and there will be plenty of luxury products to view and buy from sculptures and themed landscaped show gardens to new products not yet launched. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone who is interested in sharing this outdoor living experience.’ Tickets will be free but spaces will be limited. Call 01895544190 to register for a free ticket. www.eastergardenshow.co.uk

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CRAFTSMEN IN PAINT AND PAPER

t Farrow & Ball we are devoted to producing unparalleled paints and wallpapers that transform homes around the world. We are paint perfectionists, creating unmatched paint colours using only the finest ingredients and age-old methods which have withstood the test of time and the passage of many a fickle fad. Our painted wallpapers are unique, created using our own paints traditionally trough or block printed onto ground papers to give them an extraordinary texture and appearance. Our meticulous approach to producing paint and wallpaper is rooted in our past. Farrow & Ball paints are born and bred in Dorset, England, in the same small town we’ve resided in since John Farrow, and fellow paint pioneer Richard Ball first founded the company. From small beginnings their reputation for quality quickly spread until the pair were supplying paint to the Admiralty and the War Oﬃce. The company bucked the trend towards cheaper, acrylic paints with high levels of plastic, in favour of the original formulations and natural ingredients that had fared so well. Over the years Farrow & Ball has been loved and appreciated by a dedicated and growing group of loyal customers all over the world who recognised the diﬀerence that attention to detail, quality ingredients and craftsmanship made. Today, our quest to create unmatchable products continues. Over the years we have grown our range of paint finishes, and we’ve added wallpapers to our portfolio, but we’ve never forgotten our past. We may have over fourty showrooms as far and wide as New York, Paris and London, but every batch of paint or wallpaper, however large or small, is still made in our factory in Dorset, England. There is true alchemy to our paints. It’s the high levels of pigment, rich resin binders, and the high refractory nature of our key ingredients that produces that signature 80

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immersive depth of colour. To ensure our paint meets our obsessively high requirements we scrupulously test every batch before it even reaches the tin. We believe paint is more than a veneer. There’s a reason Borrowed Light® is the precise colour of sunlight across shade. With interior and exterior, modern and traditional finishes available, our paints are created to shape homes. They’re water based and kind to the environment too, proving that beauty doesn’t have to cost the earth. Wallpapers are generally made using ink. Not ours. We use our own traditionally created waterbased paint to create the perfect print. Our dedicated team of wallpaper craftsmen work tirelessly to produce unique papers using our paint, and traditional block and trough methods. With florals, damasks, stripes and geometric patterns, each design is inspired from archives of timeless and evocative wallpaper, fabric and pattern from around the world. Farrow & Ball is unmatched. Taking great pride in focusing on what we do best: producing unparalleled paints and wallpapers to grace the walls of homes around the world. For more information please contact the Farrow & Ball Press Oﬃce: tel +44 (0)1202 850182 fax +44 (0)1202 893432 email press@farrow-ball.com www.facebook.com/farrowball www.farrow-ball.com

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ARE YOU SLEEPING ON THE RIGHT BED? he right bed is extremely important to our health and wellbeing because our sleeping environment will affect the quality of our sleep – which in turn has a big effect on how well we feel, both physically and psychologically. A bed with the correct support, comfort and space will ensure you wake less, move about less, are less disturbed by your partner and are less likely to wake up feeling tired or aching.

So, what is the right bed? It’s not easy to make specific recommendations. There’s such a huge choice on the market place and the key deciding factor – is it comfortable – is such a subjective measure. “All we can do is give people an overview of the different types of bed available and tips on how to go about the process of choosing the right bed for them,” explains Sleep Council spokesperson Jessica Alexander. The Sleep Council was set up to provide an independent source of advice on bed buying – as well as to raise awareness of the importance of getting a good night’s sleep to health and wellbeing. According to The Sleep Council, Goldilocks had the right idea: the right bed’s neither too soft nor too hard – but it suits everyone’s very individual needs. First and foremost it must give you correct support and comfort – but individuals might also have to consider factors such as back pain, allergies, breathing problems, available budget, whether a type of mattress makes you too hot, storage or space requirements: not to mention style preferences. Size is important. The most common British double bed size of 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in (135cm x 190cm) really isn’t big enough for two to sleep well without disturbing each other: studies have shown that more space – even a slight move up to a 5ft x 6ft 6in (150cm x 200cm) King size bed – can make a lot of difference to night-time comfort. Always consider both the mattress and its support, whether divan base or

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bedstead. They work together to create the overall feel and performance of a bed, with different combinations producing differing results. If you are not buying a base and mattress from the same supplier, make sure the mattress is suitable for use with the type of support you are considering: if you don’t, lack of durability could be a problem, with no comeback to the supplier. There are many types – and prices of beds – from which to choose, each offering their own features and benefits. Mattresses come with various types of internal spring unit – open coil, pocket sprung or continuous springing – in ordinary foam, visco-elastic or latex foam, filled with cotton or other fibres (futons!). You should spend as much as you can afford on a new bed – it’s probably one of the most important investments you’ll make, not just for your home but also for your own wellbeing! Remember, every £100 you spend represents just 2.7p a night over 10 years. Once you’ve got your new bed, do remember that it won’t stay wonderful forever – beds get a lot of wear and tear! Over time, your comfort and support needs change, too. Do the Bed MOT test once a year – National Bed Month, which runs throughout March, is a good time to consider the state of your bed and your sleep and comfort quality. Visit www.sleepcouncil.com to take the Bed MOT, New Bed Profile, reach bed-buying and sleep tips, and watch videos that help people sleep better or select the right bed for them. The Sleep Council is a generic organisation which seeks to promote the importance of a good night’s sleep to health and wellbeing and the advantages associated with a comfortable bed, regularly replaced. In addition to advice on how to get a good night’s sleep, the Sleep Council provides tips on choosing the right bed. The Sleep Council is funded by the bed industry.

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WHITE ONION MOUSSE lemon pickled cauliflower, burnt onion powder, spring flowers

WHY NOT TRY THIS VEGETARIAN DISH WITH SOME UNUSUAL PAIRINGS, I WAS DELIGHTED TO SERVE THIS DELICIOUS SUBTLE WHITE ONION MOUSSE AT A CHARITY BANQUET IN NEW DELHI LAST YEAR AND WITH THE ADDITION OF THE COLOURFUL, EDIBLE SPRING FLOWERS MAKES IT EVEN MORE APPEALING!

Ingredients (Serves 4) White Onion Mousse 1 kg white onions 1 large sprig thyme 25 g butter 650 ml litres vegetable stock 85 ml double cream Juice of ½ lemon 3 eggs Lemon Pickled Cauliflower and Burnt Onion Powder 1 cauliflower 2 lemon juice and zest 120 ml white wine 60 ml white wine vinegar 300 ml water 4 black peppercorns Salt and sugar 2 baby red onions 1 large onion Spring flowers to garnish – pansies, and nasturims if available

Method 1. Sweat the onions in a warm

pan with the butter and thyme with a lid on for approx 20 – 30 minutes , add the stock bring to the boil, add the cream, remove the thyme then blend in a liquidizer, then leave to cool 2. Take 300 ml of the mix then whisk in 3 whole eggs whilst just warm 3. Season and pass through a fine sieve. 4. The mixture can then be poured into soup bowls, covered with cling film and placed in a bain marie and then poach in the oven at 130 degrees c / 270 degrees f for about 9 – 10 mins or until lightly set. Lemon Pickled Cauliflower 5. Flourette the cauliflower 6. Place the remainder of the ingredients in a pan bring to a simmer and season 7. Add flourettes and pickle until cooked but still crisp 8. Skin split and divides out the

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baby onion sepals cook in the same pickle liquor as the cauliflower. Burnt Onion Powder 9. Peel the large white onions then slice into thin wedges 10. In a hot pan caramelise till very very dark, reserve cooking oil as a dressing, dry oﬀ wedges then spread onto flat trays, cook in oven with zero moisture setting at 90 degrees c till very crisp and dry. 11. Then place in blender, blend to a medium fine powder To serve 1. Uncover the bowls and clean the edges. Then dust the top with the burnt onion powder, sprinkle with the pickled red onion, pickled cauliflower and garnish with the spring peppery flowers. 2. Dress with the saved oil from the caramelized onions that went to make the burnt onion powder.

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