Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury is delighted to collaborate with The Buckinghamshire Craft Guild to present CRAFTED; an exciting opportunity to reach and engage with a much wider audience in the Guild’s first ever showcase exhibition. The museum art gallery is a glorious airy space, providing the perfect backdrop for each maker to display the best of their work and, for some makers, much larger pieces, or collections.
Join the In Your Element event on Friday evening 29th September under the Supermoon in Marlow to celebrate the start of a new season, the Harvest Moon represents a chance to embrace new opportunities and create goals for the next season. Sweaty Betty will be our wellness hub for the evening with a guided meditation with crystals followed by a journalling session to set intentions for the next 6 months. Stay for a candle making workshop with Brûler Candles where you will be able to make your own candle with your personal affirmation.
A glorious day out on the golf course watching the future stars of ladies g olf complemented by a delicious dining experience at the award-winning Auberge du Lac is on offer at Brocket Hall in September when the Hertfordshire club hosts the Rose Ladies Open, hosted by golfing superstar Justin Rose and his wife, Kate. Following the success of the inaugural tournament last year, Brocket Hall will stage one of the foremost events on the Ladies
European Tour Access Series from September 7 to 9. The tournament boasts the largest prize fund on the Access Series this year. What’s more, tickets are completely free, just register online at roseladiesopen.co.uk.
Taking place on Sunday, 10 September 2023, the walking event offers three alternative routes, which all take in some of the Chilterns’ most spectacular peaks.
All three routes begin at Princes Risborough School with 6.5, 10 and 18-mile options available. The longest of the routes tackles all three peaks – Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon – before a bus takes walkers back to the start point. Transport for the day has kindly been donated by Arriva which is providing both vehicles and drivers to support the event.
Discover Auberge du Lac, the newly reopened lakeside restaurant in the spectacular grounds of Brocket Hall, a Hertfordshire stately home. Set in the estate’s historic former hunting lodge, the atmospheric venue – with its idyllic terrace – is a wonderful setting with warmth and charm that has been a foodie destination for many years.
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BRIAN CONLEY
THE 3RD FAREWELL TOUR... TO DATE
Brian Conley is back on the road with a brand new tour. Join the multi-award winning star of the west end and countless hit TV series for an evening of comedy, music and entertainment. Wycombe Swan Theatre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe HP11 2XE
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PACE CHARITY GOLF DAY
Join us at our annual Charity Golf Day hosted by Buckingham Golf Club. £250 for a team of four (includes coffee & bacon bap, green fees, buffet dinner, raffle and auction). Buckingham Golf Club offers a beautiful parkland 18-Hole Championship Golf Course and Clubhouse with outstanding views over the Buckinghamshire countryside. Tingewick Rd, Buckingham, Bucks MK18 4AE
MARK WATSON: SEARCH
Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns. He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night. .
Wycombe Swan Theatre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe HP11 2XE
Back on high demand! Join Romesh Ranganathan as he tries out some new material ahead of his new tour. From award-winning TV documentaries to sold out comedy shows and now a successful author, get ready for a night like no other!
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange St, Aylesbury HP20 1UG
APPLE WEEKEND AT BUCKINGHAM GARDEN CENTRE
Our popular apple weekend returns. A date for your diary - throughout the weekend of Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October from 10am to 4pm, on both days, will be our annual celebration of the apple. We will be joined on both days by Gerry Edwards, who is the top R.H.S. fruit and fruit identification expert, so do bring in any apples you would like identified, two fruits and a leaf if possible.
Buckingham Garden Centre Tingewick Road
Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 4AE
WOLVERTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Heritage Open Day: Walk around Wolverton’s historic Conservation Area of hundreds of terraced houses and you will find many scarecrows have come out over the weekend into front gardens and public spaces.
Wolverton Square, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
ACER CORNER - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
Garden designer’s garden with Japanese influence and large collection of Japanese maples. The enclosed front garden is Japanese in style. Back garden is divided into three areas; patio area recently redesigned in the Japanese style, densely planted area with many acers and roses, also a corner which inc a productive greenhouse and interesting planting.
Acer Corner, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6HQ
BEKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE & RAILWAY
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway is the world’s oldest and original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages. It is a miniature wonderland with a large Gauge 1 railway, where nobody grows up.
Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL
REVEREND RICHARD COLES: BORDERLINE NATIONAL TRINKET
Reverend Richard Coles is the only British vicar to have had a number-one hit single and to have appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing - a claim which seems unlikely to be matched any time soon. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling author, Twitter phenomenon and enormously loved broadcaster. Sex, drugs, pop stardom, religious epiphany; love, a dream job, and the madness of grief. Some or all of this may come out as Richard lifts the lid on a life truly and truthfully lived. An intimate evening with a unique national treasure. Wycombe Swan Theatre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe HP11 2XE
ROALD DAHL CHILDREN’S GALLERY
The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, packed full of amazing exhibits, is like walking into an enormous pop-up book. This unique Gallery, housed in a charming old coach house, is a short walk across the courtyard from the main museum building.
Discover Bucks Museum, Chuch Street, Buckinghamshire HP20 2QP
40 LEIGHTON STREETOPEN GARDEN FOR NGS
Large cottage style garden in 3 parts. There are several rooms with interesting features to explore and many quiet seating areas. There are perennials, climbers, vegetables, shrubs, trees and 2 ponds with fish. In late summer and autumn there is an abundance of colour from dahlias, fuchsias, grasses and late flowering roses. 40 Leighton Street, Woburn, Buckinghamshire MK17 9PH
OPEN GARDEN AT PIPERS IN AID OF SCANNAPPEAL
PHIL WANG: WANG IN THERE, BABY!
Hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and role on Life & Beth with Amy Schumer, Phil Wang is bringing a brand new stand-up show to venues nationwide. He’s chatting race, family, nipples, and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange St, Aylesbury HP20 1UG
Pipers is the original home of the Liberty family situated in the charming village of The Lee. Welcoming visitors at the entrance to the gardens is the grade II listed ships figurehead from ‘Admiral Lord Howe’, the last wooden warship. The gardens contain a selection of trees, shrubs and flowers, all set in beautiful countryside.
Pipers The Lee Great Missenden Bucks HP16 9NA
An exhibition of unique contemporary crafts made by the Buckinghamshire Craft Guild Discover Bucks Museum 16 September - 7 October 2023
will run each day between 11am and 2pm. And on Saturday 23 September there will be an opportunity to Meet the Makers and take part in some Family Craft activities between 10am and 3pm. An ideal opportunity to treat yourself or pick up a gift while supporting local makers.
Kate Wilkinson, a Buckinghamshire Craft Guild member says:
Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury is delighted to collaborate with The Buckinghamshire Craft Guild to present CRAFTED; an exciting opportunity to reach and engage with a much wider audience in the Guild’s first ever showcase exhibition. The museum art gallery is a glorious airy space, providing the perfect backdrop for each maker to display the best of their work and, for some makers, much larger pieces, or collections.
Established in 2017, The Buckinghamshire Craft Guild promotes the best in designer and applied contemporary crafts in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Currently with 35 artists working across a variety of disciplines and employing a vast array of materials and techniques including: ceramics, glass, furniture, printmaking, jewellery and enamelling, lettering, textiles, and paper art, as well as leather, metal and wood. Over time, each artist has developed their own unique style and every piece is carefully crafted, whether it be intricately designed jewellery or a stunning piece of furniture.
CRAFTED will run from 16 September to 7 October (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm) at The Discover Bucks Museum. Daily demonstrations
“The museum art gallery is a glorious airy space, providing the perfect backdrop for each maker to display the best of their work”
Discover Bucks Museum
Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP
The Buckinghamshire Craft Guild gallery is at Layby Farm, Old Risborough Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP22 5XJ (site of Bucks Goats Centre) buckinghamshirecraftguild.co.uk
‘We’re delighted that Discover Bucks Museum has given the Guild this wonderful opportunity to showcase all of our different types of work. We look forward to welcoming people from all over the county and further afield to view, inspire and purchase from the exhibition, and we can’t wait to meet families at our Meet the Makers day on Saturday 23 September.”
As well as this exciting showcase event at The Discover Bucks Museum, the Guild has a permanent presence at their beautiful new gallery in Stoke Mandeville. It provides an all-year-round showcase with the opportunity for visitors to meet the makers, see demonstrations and learn about the processes involved and creative journeys taken in the development of the artworks. Commissions are welcome and the online shop has a selection of work by most artists.
CRAFTED 16th September to 7th October at the Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Daily demonstrations each day between 11am & 2pm. Meet the Makers & Family Crafts on Saturday 23rd September 10am–3pm.
Join the In Your Element event on Friday evening 29th September under the Supermoon in Marlow to celebrate the start of a new season, the Harvest Moon represents a chance to embrace new opportunities and create goals for the next season.
Sweaty Betty will be our wellness hub for the evening with a guided meditation with crystals followed by a journalling session to set intentions for the next 6 months. Stay for a candle making workshop with Brûler Candles where you will be able to make your own candle with your personal affirmation.
Arlo & Jacob will be our fashion runway for the night, the most luxurious front row seat to see the new season collections of the local fashion stores in Marlow; Sansom Reed, Twenty Three Living, Jigsaw, My Best Friend’s Wardrobe & Jacu. Harringtons Hair Salon will be our hair partner for the evening creating looks for the shows with Jo Budden doing makeup.
Nova Art Gallery will be exhibiting the work of Emily Crook as well as being our fashion pop up for the night. Meet hat maker Jenny Beattie and watch her traditional millinery skills and Sophie McGowan, founder of EARSASS, a fashion stylist with a love of big, bold and beautiful earrings. New home & gift shop Nook will be holding a vision board session for the coming 6 months with Angelina, The Psychic Lounge
The Mixing Jug will be our beauty hub with Evolve Organic Beauty holding a restorative skincare workshop. Learn Face Yoga with Tamu and try out Current Body LED masks.
Urban Escape Beauty Spa will be giving discounts on facials & free appts for mole checks after that summer sun.
Artist Lizzie Owen will be doing live illustrations so you can take home a beautiful keepsake of the evening, a great excuse to dress up!
Fullards Jewellers will be offering a free jewellery cleaning service on the night, get rid of the suncream build up and get those diamonds sparkling again.
The Oarsman & The Botanist will be giving a 20% discount that night for our attendees. Embrace seasonal living for your mind, body, skin, health, diet and wardrobe.
Tickets are £20 available at Eventbrite In Your Element Event, scan QR code to access page.
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Aglorious day out on the golf course watching the future stars of ladies golf complemented by a delicious dining experience at the awardwinning Auberge du Lac is on offer at Brocket Hall in September when the Hertfordshire club hosts the Rose Ladies Open, hosted by golfing superstar Justin Rose and his wife, Kate.
Following the success of the inaugural
tournament last year, Brocket Hall will stage one of the foremost events on the Ladies European Tour Access Series from September 7 to 9. The tournament boasts the largest prize fund on the Access Series this year. What’s more, tickets are completely free, just register online at roseladiesopen.co.uk.
The field of 108 players will include defending champion, My Leander, as well as Tour rookie, Emily Price from England and Denmark’s Sofie Kibsgaard Nielsen as well as local player, Sophia Fullbrook, the current Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Champion.
During the 54-hole strokeplay competition, played over the par-72 Melbourne Course, one of two championship courses at Brocket Hall, from Thursday, September 7 to Saturday, September 9, a range of hospitality offerings and public facilities will be open.
“Auberge’s head chef, John Barber sources the majority of his ingredients from the estate’s kitchen garden”
The tournament will be preceded by a Celebrity ProAm on Wednesday, September 6, which will give everyone a chance to spot a few stars from the worlds of sport and entertainment as well as the pros themselves.
After following the action out on the course, spectators can indulge in a luscious lunch prepared by the Auberge’s head chef, John Barber, who sources the majority of his ingredients from the estate’s kitchen garden and local suppliers to create a seasonal, modern British cuisine.
In addition to watching golf, there will be the opportunity to try out the game of golf thanks to The Golf Foundation who will be on hand for everyone to have a go at putting and hitting some balls. Children are more than welcome and the day is an excellent way of introducing them to the game and perhaps firing a lifelong interest in playing golf.
The Melbourne Course is one of England’s most picturesque championship courses with
its stunning views over the property’s glorious stately home and lake which is straddled by the magnificent Paine Bridge and its acres of rolling 18th century parkland.
There is no doubt that the demanding layout will provide the players with a testy challenge thanks to host of water hazards (it crosses the River Lea on no less than four occasions!), hanging fairway lies and sloping greens that will force the players to think about each and every shot. Its memorable finish in front of the Hall itself after a short ferry ride to the 18th green will no doubt add drama to the action right down to the very last hole!
In addition to top level hospitality at the Auberge du Lac, Brocket Hall is offering hospitality packages from £66 per person as well as various other food options. The venue is easily accessible – and just 22 miles from the centre of London – and will provide free on-site parking.
For further details and registration for FREE tickets: roseladiesopen.co.uk, for Rose Ladies Open Hospitality Packages at the event, go to brocket-hall.co.uk/ the-melbourne-golf-club-at-brockethall/rose-ladies-open and to book the Auberge du Lac, call 01707 368700
Dating back to 1066 Weston Manor Hotel offers ancient surrounding with all the convenience of modern life including, 6 electric car chargers, free WiFi, Nespresso Coffee machines in all of the rooms.
The main house with its 15 rooms, including the beautiful Blenheim Suite, offer a luxurious escape from everyday life in a beautiful historic surrounding. The recently refurbished Coach house has a further 14 rooms, including the Champagne Suites with their twin roll top baths, for that extra special stay.
Weston Manor Hotel
Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester OX25 3QL
Tel: 01869 350 621 info@themanorweston.com www.themanorweston.com
While staying with us you can visit Berties Bar, the Lavender Restaurant or relax in the Tudor room. We serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner so you won’t go hungry.
The hotel is centrally located for visits to Blenheim Palace, Bicester Heritage, the Cotswolds, historic Oxford and Bicester Village. When staying with us make sure you use the unique 10% discount code when you shop at Bicester Village. For those dare devils amongst you book a silent flight experience at Oxford Gliding Club. Advance booking essential.
The Boardroom will hold meetings for up to 20 people and the historic oak panelled Barons Hall will cater for up to 60 people for private dining.
The wedding licence covers both the intimate surround of the walled secret garden for and intimate outdoor gathering to take in the stunning views and make the happy couple feel extra special. The historic linen fold hand carved wooden panels of the Barons Hall, give that extra special touch to your wedding back drop and make the wedding photos even more special to remember your day.
The 12 acres of mature gardens are perfect for outdoor wining and dining, team building activities or a walk along the 800-year-old Monks Walk past the medieval moat down to the village centre. The gardens feature a walled secret garden, sunken garden with dry stone walls, crocket lawn and old topiary hedging.
“Dating back to 1066 Weston Manor Hotel offers ancient surrounding with all the convenience of modern life”
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is encouraging local people to put their best foot forward and sign up for the return of its annual Chilterns 3 Peaks challenge event this September.
Taking place on Sunday, 10 September 2023, the walking event offers three alternative routes, which all take in some of the Chilterns’ most spectacular peaks.
All three routes begin at Princes Risborough School with 6.5, 10 and 18-mile options available. The longest of the routes tackles all three peaks – Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon – before a bus takes walkers back to the start point. Transport for the day has kindly been donated by Arriva which is providing both vehicles and drivers to support the event.
This year’s event is supported by headline sponsor, Origin Doors and Windows, as well as R. Benson which is supporting this event for the second year.
Laura Elliott, Head of Supporter Fundraising at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, says:
“The Chilterns 3 Peaks is a long-established event in the area that has been well supported by local people over the years. Every penny raised by the event is used to provide patient care and as we have extended the reach of our services through our recent merger, we’re aiming to make it even more successful than ever before - so we can reach more people in our local area.
“For this we really need the support of our local communities. Whether you have a personal link to the cause or want to take on a physical challenge, this event is perfect for you. Each year we see walkers taking part with their friends, family, colleagues or even their four-legged friends! So why not get a group together, sign up and play your part in raising funds to support care for local people with a life-limiting illness?”
Advance tickets cost £15 for adults over 16, and £7.50 for children (5-16), with under five-year-olds walking for free. A group ticket is available, priced at £40 for two adults and two children.
Visit renniegrovepeace.org/C3P to sign up for advance tickets before midday on Wednesday 6 September. Tickets will be available on the day, just turn up to register at a price of £17 for adults and £9 for children.
“Every penny raised by the event is used to provide patient care and as we have extended the reach of our services through our recent merger, we’re aiming to make it even more successful than ever before”
10 September 2023
Take steps that matter along the stunning Ridgeway
renniegrovepeace.org/chilter ns3peaks scan to sign up
Starts at: Princes Risborough School
Prices: Adult £15 | Child £7.50 | Family £40 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Discover Auberge du Lac, the newly reopened lakeside restaurant in the spectacular grounds of Brocket Hall, a Hertfordshire stately home.
Set in the estate’s historic former hunting lodge, the atmospheric venue – with its idyllic terrace – is a wonderful setting with warmth and charm that has been a foodie destination for many years.
Continuing its story is Head Chef John Barber who joins the illustrious line-up of talented chefs in its history, including Phil Thompson and JeanChristophe Novelli.
At just 32 years old, John Barber has already
enjoyed an incredible career. Following an intensive apprenticeship at The Mandarin Hotel Group in London and Thailand, stints abroad in Paris with famed chef, Charcutier Gilles Verot, and New York at Bar Boulud, Café Boulud & Boulud Sud, John joined D&D Group and opened 14 Hills at 120 Fenchurch Street, London.
The opportunity to put Auberge du Lac back on the map following a three-year closure, has seen John relocate to Hertfordshire with his young family to start an exciting new chapter.
With his pedigree and passion, this young talent is creating a whole new dining experience
for guests. His vision? To make fine dining more accessible and relaxed, without any compromise on quality or taste.
Working closely with kitchen gardener, Lucy Hawkins, John is focused on sustainability and seasonality to enhance his modern British menu. Since joining the estate in May 2022, Lucy has transformed a one-acre site - using the no-dig method - into a fertile garden which is starting to supply Auberge with fresh produce all year round and support local biodiversity.
Dishes created by John make best use of her seasonal crops which are literally growing within metres of the tables where they will be served. This is soil-to-plate dining at its best.
As well as the exceptional la carte menu, there is a set weekly lunch menu, a seven-course tasting menu and weekly specials, allowing John to introduce more seasonal produce.
Considerate of the pressures of kitchen life and the wellbeing of his staff, John is an Ambassador for The Burnt Chef project which supports those in the hospitality industry with mental health issues. To support this cause, an optional discretionary £1 is added to the bill.
Auberge du Lac
Highlights from the a la carte menu include dishes such as Sea Bass Ceviche, Duck Liver Parfait, Brill fillet on the bone, clams, Scottish girolles and Welsh Lamb, confit tomatoes, black olive tapenade.
All diners, whatever menu they choose, start with a Welcome Snack and wherever possible everything is made on-site including the bread and butter.
On Sundays, a three-course roast is served with all the trimmings and children’s portions are also available, making this magical restaurant more accessible for families.
Head chef John Barber isn’t alone. He has assembled a whole new team of talents together, including pastry Chef, Ariana Machado who learnt her craft at iconic London brasserie, The Wolseley. With traditional techniques and innovative recipes, Ariana is creating the most delicate and delicious desserts to complement John’s menus.
Front of house, it is Scott Foster who ensures that the drinks, atmosphere, and service, match the excellence of John Barber’s menu.
With a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality including running operations for The Galvin Brothers, a warm welcome awaits all guests, old and new.
SSince reopening in April, this driven and visionary chef is fast establishing Auberge du lac as a destination restaurant once again. With regularly changing menus and a more relaxed vibe, it is certainly somewhere you will want to visit for the great food and great service in an amazing setting on a regular basis, not just on special occasions!
Brocket Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL8 7XG
01707 368700
aubergedulac.co.uk
Open Thursday to Sunday for lunch from noon to 2.30pm last orders, and dinner from 6pm – 9pm last orders with a choice of menus; 7- course tasting menu £85 + wine flight £45, A la carte, Set £39 and Specials. Open Sunday lunch for a 3 course Roast from noon to 3pm last orders £65.
“Head chef John Barber isn’t alone. He has assembled a whole new team of talents together”
At Hatfield Park, our desire, quite simply, is to provide characterful, quality homes underpinned by our friendly, efficient service. Our tenants enjoy the personal attention of our experienced property team and are welcome to call into the Estate office when they need. Hatfield Park is a unique place where our tenants, partners and occupiers enjoy its many special qualities, not only our historic buildings but also the rich natural environment to be found within Hatfield Park itself.
As one of our tenants you become a Friend of Hatfield Park, allowing you exclusive access to the stunning grounds, woodlands walks and surroundings throughout the year.
Our primary focus is ensuring Hatfield Park remains a vibrant location and an environment which is fit for the demands of twenty-first century lives. Whether that be through the provision of first-class homes or workspace, or taking a sustainable approach to farming and forestry, we seek to be creative, forward thinking and agile when working with our tenants and partners.
The Stable Yard acts as a central hub where residents and businesses can enjoy the Coach House Kitchen for coffee catch ups, breakfast, meetings or lunch. Old Hatfield is home to several independent retailers and businesses to serve your day to day needs. Hatfield Railway Station is a moments’ walk from the Park and Old Hatfield. London Kings Cross is just 25 minutes by train whilst Cambridge and Oxford are also within easy reach due to Hatfield’s close proximity to the A1(M) and the M25.
Sympathetically refurbished, to enhance the character of the property, Hertford Road Lodge is located on the Hertford Road (A414) and enjoys large gardens, with paved terrace to the rear, leading to woodlands and The Broadwater. To the front, a newly planted hedge boundary provides access to private parking for two vehicles.
Tastefully decorated, key period features have been retained and are complemented with modern amenities. The accommodation includes; entrance hall, sitting room with log burning stove and French doors allowing access to the rear garden, refitted kitchen/ dining room with a range cooker and oak worksurfaces, snug or study, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and family bathroom with separate bath and shower enclosure.
Hertford Road Lodge benefits from modern conveniences such as an air source heat pump, with the further benefit of secondary glazing to the front elevation. Features include oak internal doors, Jim Lawrence lighting, and a herringbone floor to the kitchen.
Residents of Hertford Road Lodge will benefit from access directly into the stunning grounds, parks and woodlands of Hatfield Park.
Residents of Hertford Road Lodge will benefit from access directly into the stunning grounds, parks and woodlands of Hatfield Park.
Morgans View represents a unique opportunity to live in a newly constructed, traditionally designed, family home in the hamlet of Mill Green. The house occupies a prominent position overlooking a community meadow, with landscaped private gardens to the front, side and rear bordering on to the River Lea.
Mill Green is ideally situated on the Welwyn Garden City Centenary Walk, and the hamlet is convenient for access to the A1(M) and mainline stations in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City.
The newly refurbished Green Man Public House is due to open in late 2023.
The interior has been tastefully decorated, and the accommodation includes; entrance hall, cloakroom WC, open plan kitchen, living, dining space, with French doors onto a terrace at the rear. Further accommodation includes a sitting room with log burning stove, study, and utility room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite and a further family bathroom. Finishes include stone and oak floors, with lighting sourced from Jim Lawrence. The house is heated by way of an air source heat pump with underfloor heating to the ground floor and cabling for Sky Glass and high speed internet. Externally there are two paved terraces, gated parking for two vehicles and a single garage.
For further information and to discuss your individual requirements, please contact Jo Smith, Residential Property Manager on 01707 287021 or email j.smith@hatfield-house.co.uk
With the introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022, it may seem that getting a divorce is now a simple process with little assistance required. However, ‘quickie’ divorces offered by some firms and websites are to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority after receiving complaints about misleading claims relating to the simplicity of the process and prices, leaving many people uncertain about what they could get help with or what they were paying for. The CMA also received complaints about having an “inadequate quality of service,” such as firms using the wrong forms, entering incorrect details and sending papers to the court late. James Carter, family associate at B P Collins advises.
The removal of the need to set out the behaviour, which has caused the marriage to come to an end, and instead proceed on a no-fault basis, means that the applying party simply needs to declare that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, without the requirement for particulars. The reasons for defending the divorce have also been limited and now focuses on jurisdictional issues rather than disagreements about the facts.
On the face of it, your divorce may seem straightforward, but things can often change as the divorce progresses. There are also a number of issues that should be dealt with during the divorce process, which is why it is best to seek specialist legal advice at the outset.
It is advisable that finances are settled at the time of divorce. This can include back and forth discussions
between the parties, with a view to reaching an agreement away from court which both are satisfied with. There is usually a need for financial disclosure so that an accurate representation of each party’s jointly and separately owned assets can be considered and a fair settlement is reached.
Reaching an agreement in respect of financial matters can often be complicated and the involvement of a specialist family lawyer can bring a clearer perspective to negotiations, and ensure that divorce and financial matters are dealt with in coherence.
During the divorce process, disputes may arise in respect of issues surrounding how much time the children spend with each parent, handovers, and so on. It is essential to always put the needs of the child first, and therefore, correspondence between solicitors can often result in formal arrangements being agreed in writing.
It is, therefore, always advisable to obtain legal advice from a specialist family lawyer at the earliest opportunity to discuss your options and be given with all of the information you need.
If you’re thinking about divorce, please contact B P Collins’ family team at enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk or call 01753 889995.
www.bpcollins.co.uk
“There are a number of issues that should be dealt with during the divorce process, which is why it is best to seek specialist legal advice at the outset”
Close protection is a specialist security service often thought to be the reserve of the ‘rich and famous’. However, in the modern world of police cuts and an increase in crime close protection services have become ever more popular with families and business owners.
So, what is close protection and what does it entail? Close protection more widely referred to as bodyguard services, or personal protection is the provision of physical personal security to protect a person or group of people from harm or attack be it targeted or a general local threat.
Essentially, it is hiring bodyguards. Not your stereotypical burly bodyguard romanticised and depicted in TV and film, but a discrete nonimposing, non-threatening, professional close protection operative (CPO) embedded with a family or company that does not draw unwanted or unwarranted attention by undesirables. They are typically from a military or police background using their vast training and experience to keep clients safe from danger.
Despite how bodyguards are perceived, close
protection operatives do not spend each day toe-to-toe fighting off enemies. Research and planning are key, identifying threats and risks, and avoiding any verbal or physical altercations at all costs. Real-world bodyguards can blend in as family members, work colleagues, PAs, or nannies. Female bodyguards are increasingly popular with high-net-worth families for their stealth ability and emotional intelligence.
With close protection being such a vital service for high-profile and high-risk individuals and families it is important to hire bodyguards through a highly credible, experienced, and established security company that is licensed and insured to provide such services. It is worth noting that household staffing agencies cannot legally satisfy these prerequisites.
Westminster Security is a leading close protection company in the UK providing an array of personal security services in London, throughout the home counties, and beyond.
Professionals in protection. Always on Guard. For more information visit westminstersecurity.co.uk or call 0207 123 4544
grants someone authority over your finances, and Health and Welfare LPA, which empowers someone to make decisions regarding your healthcare and personal welfare. UK law specifies that the person chosen as your LPA must be at least 18 years old and have the mental capacity to make informed decisions.
Key things to consider
Trustworthiness and reliability:
Your chosen LPA should be someone you trust, as they will have access to your financial and personal information. Consider their ability to act in your best interests.
Availability:
When it comes to planning ahead for the future, one important decision you need to make is choosing your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Under UK law, an LPA is an essential legal document that grants someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so.
Wills, Trusts and Probate Partner, Minesh Thakrar, from Blaser Mills Law outlines key things to consider when appointing your LPA.
Before delving into the process, it’s crucial to understand the concept of the Lasting Power of Attorney. There are two types: Property and Financial Affairs LPA, which
Select someone who is local to you, as they may need to visit you regularly, attend meetings on your behalf, or manage your affairs in person. Accessibility is crucial for a smooth decision-making process.
Compatibility:
Ensure your LPA understands your values, beliefs, and preferences regarding healthcare and financial matters. They should be able to make decisions that align with your wishes when you cannot express them yourself.
Financial responsibility:
If appointing an LPA for property and financial affairs, choose someone with good financial responsibility. They should be capable of managing your assets, paying bills, and making informed financial decisions in your best interests.
Communication skills:
Effective communication is vital between you, your LPA, and other parties involved. Select an individual who can effectively convey your wishes and instructions to medical professionals, financial institutions, and family members.
We advise to seek advice from a legal professional when creating an LPA. Solicitors specialising in Wills, Trusts and Probate can offer valuable guidance throughout the process. They will help you complete the appropriate forms, clarify legal terms, and ensure the document is properly executed.
At Blaser Mills Law we understand the importance of putting the right planning in place for the future. Our team of Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors are experts in the field and work with clients to find the best solutions for them and their families.
To speak to one of our Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors about executing a Lasting Power of Attorney, please contact Minesh Thakrar on 01494781366 or mit@blasermills.co.uk.
Minesh is a Partner and heads up the Blaser Mills Law Amersham office. He undertakes a full range of private client work, including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney, issues affecting the elderly, inheritance tax mitigation and probate and the administration of estates.
Minesh takes a calm and pragmatic approach to his practice, ensuring that his clients are assured and confident throughout the process. Both his written and verbal communications are clear, and clients often comment on his ability to deliver information concisely and with clarity.
For further information visit: blasermills.co.uk.
Well as the saying goes ‘time flies when you’re having fun!’. Wow 7.5 years on and we are incredibly grateful for the journey so far of our wonderful ‘Spoilt Rotten’. We are incredibly proud of the journey we’ve had so far and look forward to many more years taking extra special care of the doggies who visit us.
doggies who visit our salons, we see dogs travelling through many counties and some even travelling from overseas; we strive to deliver the highest level of care, compassion, skill and expertise that your dog deserves at a local, independent, family run business. At these times supporting small, independent businesses is key, you are not only supporting a business, but a family. Our ethos is built on treating every dog as if they were our own and creating a bespoke experience for each individual dog, they are all individuals and need care tailored to themselves, with extra time, patience, compassion and care for extra special doggies. We welcome all dogs, all breeds, a safe, positive, calming and friendly experience for them to build their trust and understanding which in turn creates a happy experience for them.
In just 7.5 years we have achieved so much, we couldn’t have done it without the support and dedication of our team and YOU; our amazing, loyal and supportive clients and your gorgeous doggies! From many recommendations to block bookings for the year, our success is because of you. Thank you.
We have been recognised, 5 years running, for our Service Excellence which means the world to us and racked up a whopping 15 prestigious business awards, including Entrepreneur Of The Year and Business Woman Of The Year. This makes me prouder then I can put in to words and helps me to grow further on my journey being a leader, mentor and manager to my team.
I became the only Internationally Certified Master Groomer, in 2022, in the whole of BUCKS and am the highest qualified dog groomer for many miles, through many counties. I am proud to be leading my team.
We put our hearts and souls and everything we had in to building Spoilt Rotten from scratch and our passion and love for dogs is in the thousands of returning
With a team of 60+ years joint experience and a highly qualified you know you have made the right choice. We would like to thank each and every one of our wonderful visiting doggies, clients, family, friends and supporters who have been part of the Spoilt Rotten journey.
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SEPTEMBER 2023
THE FINEST SCHOOLS IN YOUR AREA
An exciting year of celebration, change and development has begun at our local Independent School, Thorpe House in the heart of Gerrards Cross. Whilst September sees a Centenary Gala to celebrate the school’s 100th year, there will be the addition of a co-educational Sixth Form offering young men and women first class teaching with an emphasis on academic achievement, the development of key life skills, leadership and exploration, extended pastoral care, and bespoke university and careers guidance.
Whilst this is a new provision opening in September 2024, Thorpe House has a long tradition of excellence in challenging and supporting each individual student to develop their unique talents and passions; and to go on to achieve success in their chosen field.
It’s your choice. It’s our expertise.
Our pioneering curriculum is shaped each year around you, allowing you to delve deeper into the subjects that truly captivate your mind and align with your future goals.
Not only will Thorpe’s new Sixth Form be based in an iconic building on Gerrards Cross High Street, freshly refurbished to provide outstanding connectivity, technology, teaching resources, study
facility and great aesthetics, the Sixth Form will also welcome girls for the first time in the school’s 100 year history. This provides a wonderful new opportunity for the town, and its first students to be the pioneers of the new provision, and set that high standard for the generations to come.
It’s your time. It’s our commitment.
Thorpe and its Headteacher Mr Jake Burnett, are keen to highlight that in setting up the new Sixth Form, the focus will be on providing the very best opportunities for each of our individual students, which will mean an outstanding Sixth Form for all, including for the local community. The key will be around tailoring a bespoke curriculum that meets the needs of students, so that aspiration can be enhanced, horizons broadened, achievements successfully accomplished, and futures realised. He added,
“We will make sure that we provide the pioneering curriculum, life skills, pastoral care and university and career guidance that every one of our children deserves, so that they can take the lead and explore their interests with curiosity. Our Sixth Formers will be challenged and supported to blaze their trail, with the freedom to innovate and grow confidently.”
It’s your life. It’s our experiences. Enrichment opportunities abound as we provide you with the freedom and experiences to extend your learning, develop key life skills and explore your interests with curiosity and confidence.
It’s your future. It’s our guidance. Advice and guidance on career opportunities, and next steps including universities, apprenticeships, applications and UCAS, will be targeted around the needs of the individual students over the two years in Thorpe House Sixth Form. There will be a number of opportunities over the next few months for students, parents and the local community to find out more about this exciting Sixth Form. The recently appointed Head of Sixth Form, Mr Simon McCallion, commented that there will be myriad opportunities to find out, “Whether through our Sixth Form Open Evening, our Social Media presence or through other opportunities, there will be lots of ways to find out more about this unique and local offer of excellence in Thorpe House Sixth Form.” He was keen to add that he is most excited to meet the future students and tailor that 16-18 provision around them, “I am really looking forward to getting to discussing with current Year 10s and 11s about what they would need in this Sixth Form; to say to them, ‘It’s your life, your future, and your choice! It’s your time!’ I am confident that when our new students make that choice, it will be Thorpe House Sixth Form, for the full range of provision, and exciting opportunities we will offer.”
Mr Burnett and Mr McCallion highlighted that this Sixth Form will be very much part of the local community. With the Sixth Form site a ten minute walk from the Oval Way main buildings, Thorpe’s Sixth Formers will be visible on the High Street and engaging with local businesses, charities and wider community. Having been such a presence in the town for a century, this new dimension to Thorpe will provide the platform for great achievements for the school in the town and for Gerrards Cross for the next century!
Thus, whether you, or someone you know is thinking about the best place to further their study at A-Levels, whatever future and aspiration awaits:entrepreneur, scientist, performer, mathematician, public speaker, sporting champion or Duke of Edinburgh Gold candidate, have a look at what Gerrards Cross’s local independent school has to offer.
It’s your voice. It’s our belief. We believe you play an important part in the running of the Sixth Form and are integral to helping it grow. We encourage you to take the lead and have a voice - in doing so you will develop leadership skills and qualities that will serve you well in the future.
To find out more about Thorpe House School brand new co-educational Sixth Form, please book a place at their Open Evening on Thursday 21 November. thorpehouse.co.uk
“Enrichment opportunities abound as we provide you with the freedom and experiences to extend your learning, develop key life skills and explore your interests with curiosity and confidence”
Launching September 2024
A brand-new co-educational sixth form, located in the heart of Gerrards Cross, offering young men and women first class teaching with an emphasis on academic achievement, the development of key life skills, leadership and exploration, extended pastoral care, competitive sports teams, extra-curricular activities and bespoke university and careers guidance.
Discover more at our Open Evening
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tell your daughters to “go for it”, says Dr Ems Lord, director of NRICH (nrich.maths.org), the University of Cambridge’s maths outreach programme. “You’ll never be bored if you love a challenge, and the thrill you get from solving a problem never wains.”
Danielle Desouza discovers how to inspire girls within the realms of science, technology, engineering and maths.
When you think of women in science, some key names might come to mind, such as Marie Curie, Mae Jemison or Sarah Gilbert.
But this is just scratching the surface: there are countless other women working to find cures for illnesses, teaching future generations about gravity or making coding seem as easy as breathing.
Women across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) share their advice on how parents can positively encourage daughters into these fields…
Stress the importance of not giving up, advises Rachel Youngman, deputy chief executive at the Institute of Physics (iop. org). It can be intimidating entering a male-dominated field, but it is important for young people to realise “you are just as worthy of a place on a STEM course as a male student, and just as able to achieve success”, she says.
It’s also worth challenging your own stereotypes, with Youngman saying: “Leave your preconceptions at the door, and acknowledge that your idea of what it means to study physics may not be an accurate one.”
“I think I was lucky, because my parents were very supportive,” says Dr Sadie Jones, outreach leader in astronomy at the University of Southampton. “I would say stuff like, ‘I want to be an astronaut’, and they would say: ‘Why not?’”
As a parent, it can be hard to answer questions about STEM if you’re not involved in the field –but there are plenty of networks that can help.
Pioneer (joely-to.wixsite.com/pioneer) is a support network for girls wanting to pursue maths, set up by Joely To, who’s a student herself. It provides work experience with top companies, and gives girls the opportunity to connect with female mentors in the industry.
You could also reach out to Women In Tech (women-in-tech.org) – an organisation founded by Ayumi Moore Aoki to empower women to enter STEM, or The Blackett Lab Family Group (theblackettlabfamily.com) – a collective of black physicists.
Jones says parents should encourage their daughters to get involved in the area they’re interested in. “I managed to get a week of work
experience at a university,” she says, recommending “emailing people and just seeing if you can shadow someone, even if it’s only for a few days, just so you can get a feel of what the job is like”.
Encourage curiosity from a young age
Lord says you don’t need to purchase expensive STEM tools or resources to spark curiosity in your child’s mind. “If families are looking to support their daughters, I’d encourage them to be more curious about their world when out and about,” she says. “Take time to notice the world around you, wonder at what you see and discuss what else you’d like to discover.”
Vanessa Oakes is doing her PhD in biomedicine, and is a clinical instructor in anatomic pathology at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (vetmed.vt.edu). Her advice is: “Take her to the zoo, take her to museums, spend time outdoors looking at grass and leaves and twigs, let her ask what they’re made of and how they grow. Every STEM field is about asking questions first, and finding answers only second.”
Advocate for STEM opportunities at school Schools can play a major role in a student’s development. “I remember when I was doing my GCSEs, the teacher actually showed us a video about supermassive black holes and I remember being so fascinated by that – and that’s what I ended up doing my PHD in,” says Jones. She now gives educational talks in schools, highlighting the contributions made by female scientists.
If you think your child’s school should be offering more STEM-based activities, why not feed that back and see if you can cultivate change?
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Transitioning to Secondary School can be a daunting time. At St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross, the aim is to make the transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible for students and parents alike. By the time they join us, each student is a familiar individual to the staff at St Mary’s allowing them to receive the right level of support and challenge for them.
The transition process at St Mary’s is full of opportunities and activities for students to familiarise themselves with the school, understand and be excited for the opportunities on offer and give them reassurance that there is support for their wellbeing and how they can access it. By the time each student joins, she will feel happy and comfortable going to school, be familiar with the school layout, recognize key members of staff, be familiar with her peers and feel confident making friends. Great value is placed the transition programme – it is an important process and ensures that every family feels that they are welcome and part of the extended family at St Mary’s from the time they accept an offer. Transition is something which the whole school community gets involved with – Senior House ambassadors help at events, Sixth Form Transition Prefects offer continuous support and current Year 7s take great pleasure and care in showing their younger peers their school.
The Transition Programme at St Mary’s, Gerrards Cross, is comprehensive and varied and starts at the point an offer is made – this allows a consistent programme of opportunities for the 8 months leading up to students joining in the
September. Activities range from Zoom Calls, Breakfast Meetings at school, Open Events, a Transition Day (where students meet their tutors and find out their house!), a personalized postcard from a current Year 7, and ends with a Welcome Week at the end of the Summer Holidays. The Welcome Week is a busy 3 days which includes taster sessions in subjects students might not have experienced at Primary or Prep School. The ultimate aim of all these activities is for girls joining Year 7 to have fun, find people with
“The Transition Programme at St Mary’s is comprehensive and varied and starts at the point an offer is made”
“St
School puts great emphasis on transition at each entry point, whether that’s Nursery and Reception, a year group in Prep, Year 7 or Year 12”
common interests, and find their feet in their new setting so that September simply can’t come quick enough for them.
Once in Year 7, girls are surrounded by support and activities to help them settle into school life and new routines. Their first year is a hive of activity and team building days to instill positive relationships and to support girls in makings friends who will last a lifetime! Some of the highlights of the current Year 7 have been their Enterprise Day, PACCAR Team Building Day, and a trip to Whipsnade Zoo at the end of the exam week not to mention the countless CoCurricular Clubs on offer to build confidence and learn new skills – everything from Boxing and Tennis to Crochet and Rock Band. Year 7 have also taken centre stage in the school performance of We Will Rock You and represented St Mary’s at a range of sports fixtures in the local area. They have not only turned their hand to new activities but also pushed themselves out of their comfort zone and grown in confidence daily – their St Mary’s Spirit is shining through already!
St Mary’s School puts great emphasis on transition at each entry point, whether that’s Nursery and Reception, a year group in Prep, Year 7 or Year 12. Each experience is tailored to the relevant age. Nursery and Reception enjoy a number of short sessions which involve parents and students with the focus being on familiarity of surroundings and staff. At Year 12, when girls join us, there is an extended induction period which
includes the whole of the Sixth Form so that key relationships can be built with teachers and peers – these provide the grounding for an incredible Sixth Form experience for all!
We would love to meet you and talk more about transition and life at St Mary’s. Why not join our Open Day on 7th October to explore St Mary’s and all it has to offer. Register your interest here: stmarysschool.co.uk/open-days/
Mary’s
What is education for, if not to prepare our children for the world they will inherit?
The World Economic Forum has identified the ten biggest global challenges facing humanity, including Climate Change, Food Security, the 4th Industrial Revolution and Gender Equality. They also identify the top skills that people will need in 2025, including analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem solving and, rather bleakly, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.
Analysis like this shaped Leighton Park’s future-thinking vision: We exist to form students of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world.
This focus doesn’t come at the expense of a strong, well-balanced education. Leighton Park combines the best academic progress in Berkshire with award-winning personal development and sectorleading pastoral care.
Head, Matthew LS Judd explains: We don’t try to be like other schools. We nurture each young person to really think about who they are and what they want to achieve and we do everything we can to support them to succeed as themselves - true to who they are and all the more remarkable for it. This approach drives us to challenge the status quo and the false dichotomies of Academic versus Pastoral and STEM versus Creative.”
Three of our successful initiatives include:
1. Problem-based learning
Our academic approach to STEAM is all about creative problem solving, combining the analytical skills from STEM subjects with the creative habits of mind from the Arts. Last year 74% of our
Sixth Form leavers went on to STEAM-related degrees including Engineering, Medicine, Architecture and Product Design
2. Future-ready leaders
Leighton Park has won the prestigious ISA Award for Outstanding Community Involvement in 2021 and 2020. Our students gain a wellbeing and resilience boost from helping others, leadership skills and the courage to strive for a fairer society.
3. Environmental awareness
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two issues highlighted within our cross-curricular projects and expansive co-curricular programme. We achieved the coveted Green Flag Award and are shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Environmental Achievement 2023.
To discover how this unique approach led to Leighton Park being Finalists in the prestigious TES School Awards for Independent Senior School of the Year, come to one of our open days. Book now at www.leightonpark.com/imagine-better.
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If your son or daughter is struggling to secure a job after graduating from university, there are several ways you can guide and support them through this challenging process. Here are some key tips to help them improve their job prospects:
Tailor Their CV: Emphasise the importance of crafting a well-tailored CV for each job application. Encourage them to focus on showcasing their key employability skills, qualifications, and relevant experiences rather than just their grades. Also, make sure their CV is compatible with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) used by many companies.
Gain Work Experience: In today’s competitive job market, experience is crucial. Suggest that they seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities related to their field of interest to enhance their skills and make their application stand out.
Identify Their Career Path: Encourage your child to reflect on their interests and skills before applying for jobs. Applying randomly without a genuine interest won’t make their applications stand out.
Networking: Remind them of the value of networking. Attend job fairs, industry events, and connect with professionals in their desired fields. Personal connections can often lead to hidden job opportunities.
Craft Tailored Applications: Encourage them to tailor every aspect of their application, showing genuine interest and effort for each role they apply to. Consider offering to review their CV and cover letter before they send out applications.
Online Presence: Help them review and optimise their social media profiles, especially LinkedIn, to project a positive and professional image. Many employers research candidates online, so a clean digital footprint is crucial.
Skill Development: Identify high-demand skills in their chosen industry and encourage them to invest time in acquiring these skills through online courses, workshops, or certifications.
Consider Market Trends: Research job market trends in their chosen field. External factors can play a role, and understanding the industry’s dynamics can help them stay persistent and flexible.
Interview Preparation: Offer to conduct mock interviews and provide constructive feedback. Focus on communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills to boost their interview confidence.
Graduate Coach does all of this and more, don’t hesitate to enquire about the help you could get for your child today. T: +44 (0)207 014 9547 E: gethelp@graduatecoach.co.uk www.graduatecoach.co.uk
“Suggest that they seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities related to their field of interest to enhance their skills and make their application stand out”
As we approach the new term, it is now when thoughts turn to Independent School Open Days - allowing you to get a genuine feel for the school and whether on first impressions it is right for your child.
•Check on the school website if you need to make an appointment prior to visiting
•It is vital that you are prepared so read their school brochures thoroughly
•Take your child with you – their opinion is the most important. Children will get an idea whether they feel comfortable there.
•Talk to as many people as you can: pupils, teachers and the headmaster ideally
•Take an independent walk around with your child and chat about any reservations you might both have.
Some questions will differ according to your child’s age and whether you are visiting a day or boarding school.
•How selective is the school academically and what is the current pass rate for the common entrance exam?
•Are there high expectations and high academic achievements?
•Is the curriculum broad and well balanced? (you want your child to be successful but not too compelled in pressure)
•What are the classroom sizes?
•What is expected of my child with regard to homework?
•Is there a healthy balance of fun and academia?
•Is there a bullying policy?
•What lunchtime meals are available?
•What sports and music facilities are available?
•What after school clubs and trips are available?
•How many pupils branch out into further education?
After the tour, you may have the opportunity to meet other parents and children on a more informal footing whereby the teachers and the head can answer queries over coffee and biscuits.
Merchant Taylors’ Prep School was created in 2015 as part of the alliance that was forged between Northwood Prep and Merchant Taylors’ School to provide a through school for boys aged 3 to 18. This has enabled us to continue to provide excellent education whilst developing our partnership with Merchant Taylors’ School. Our school is vibrant and dynamic and our pupils are educated by professional staff that provide a nurturing environment. We aim to instil values, such as compassion and respect, and learning dispositions, such as perseverance and independence, at the same time as ensuring the highest standards of academic achievements. We are proud that our school contains happy and confident pupils who are excited by the stimulating curriculum that we provide. Through these aims, we believe that education is about promoting intellectual curiosity in which pupils are motivated by and fully involved in their own learning. mtpn.org.uk
Our service is flexible so that you can do things your way – from planning the ceremony to finding the perfect final resting place and memorial in a peaceful haven surrounded by the beauty of the Park.
It doesn’t matter what your faith, beliefs or cultural practices are, you can celebrate the life of the person you love in the way that’s best for you - there’s no rush or time pressure.
Our experienced and caring team is on hand to help.
We are a unique cemetery and ceremonial Park nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire. Set amidst acres of glorious woodland, this tranquil and beautiful environment is the perfect place for you to say your goodbyes. Simply
The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.
Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.
To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.
If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk
The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.
The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of their experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They continue to support you through the postnatal period, including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation.
The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.
Introducing The Whiteley Clinic: Where Excellence in Vein Treatment Meets the Heart of Henley
Nestled in the picturesque town of Henleyon-Thames, The Whiteley Clinic is set to open its doors this October. With a legacy of innovation and excellence that spans over two decades, The Whiteley Clinic brings cutting-edge technology and world-class expertise to the heart of Henley.
Why Choose Healthium Veins by The Whiteley Clinic?
Expertise Beyond Compare: Professor Whiteley is a pioneer in the field of venous disease and has been at the forefront of developing new techniques. With a team of specialists, your care will be second to none.
Cutting-Edge Technology: We are equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Personalised Care: Your journey with us begins with a thorough consultation, where we take the time to understand your concerns and goals. Following a thorough Duplex Ultrasound Scan, we then create a personalised treatment plan tailored to you.
Minimal Downtime: Our treatments are minimally invasive, which means less discomfort and a quicker return to your daily life.
Proven Results: The Whiteley Clinic’s commitment to research ensures that our treatments are evidencebased and proven to provide long-lasting results.
Healthium Veins by The Whiteley Clinic will bring:
Duplex ultrasound scanning of veins by a Whiteley Clinic trained vascular technologist (not a “quick” scan by the doctor themselves that often misses vein problems)
• Endovenous Laser Ablation
• TRLOP
• Phlebectomies
• Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy
• Microsclerotherapy for thread veins of the legs
• Pelvic vein and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome assessments
• Phlebitis and DVT scans and treatment
Best Varicose Veins Treatment in the UK – 4 years in a row
Having won the title of ‘Best Varicose Veins Treatment – UK’ for a fourth year in a row, Healthium Veins by The Whiteley Clinic can assure that its patients will get the very latest and best diagnosis and treatment that is possible. This means not only very high levels of patient satisfaction, but also the lowest possible chance that veins will come back again after our treatments.
For appointments please call us on 0330 058 1850 or email us at info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk
“Professor Whiteley is a pioneer in the field of venous disease and has been at the forefront of developing new techniques”
The world-famous London Fashion Week returns with catwalks, celebrities, glitz and glamour. It is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world – and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers alongside Paris, Milan and New York. It presents an unrivalled opportunity to showcase some of the world’s leading fashion talent and the best and brightest names in the industry. It is a week where designers are free to create at will and experiment with new trendswhether colourful, crazy or controversial - the world is watching as fashion history is made.
While many of us are already planning our Autumn and Winter wardrobes, designers at London Fashion Week will be showcasing their breathtaking creations their Spring & Summer 2024 Collections.
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to release the provisional schedule for London Fashion Week (LFW) as a digital-physical hybrid.
Friday 15th - Tuesday 19th September 2023
London Fashion Week is a global showcase of talent that curates and amplifies excellence in creativity, culture, and commerciality.
The schedule features both menswear and womenswear designers, with highlights including iconic British luxury brand Burberry, as well as ASAI, Dilara Findikoglu, ERDEM, Eudon Choi, FASHION EAST, JW Anderson, KNWLS, palmer//harding, PHOEBE ENGLISH, Richard Quinn, ROKSANDA and Simone Rocha. This year’s BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner 16Arlington will be returning to the schedule, as well as BFC Fashion Trust 2023 recipients Chopova Lowena and Molly Goddard.
New to the schedule this season is EIRINN HAYHOW, Holzweiler, PĪFERI (BFC Fashion Trust 2023 recipient), Spencer Badu and SRVC.
LFW September 2023 will continue the yearlong celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the BFC NEWGEN showcasing initiative by highlighting the scheme’s illustrious history and
alumni, and London’s legacy in nurturing emerging talent and the next generation of visionary creatives.
This season, the BFC NEWGEN Show Space will return to The Old Selfridges Hotel, thanks to the generous support of Selfridges. BFC NEWGEN designers returning to the schedule include ANCUȚA SARCA, Chet Lo, Conner Ives, DI PETSA, FEBEN, HARRI, HELEN KIRKUM, LABRUM London (Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design 2023 recipient), Leo Carlton, MASHA POPOVA, Paolo Carzana, Sinéad O’Dwyer, S.S.DALEY, Stefan Cooke and Yuhan Wang. The schedule welcomes BFC NEWGEN designers AARON ESH, DERRICK, Kazna Asker, The Winter House and TOLU COKER for the first time.
LFW and Ukrainian Fashion Week will present three Ukrainian designers: GASANOVA, My Sleeping Gypsy and NADYA DYZYAK as part of ‘Support Ukrainian Fashion’.
The LFW digital platform, londonfashionweek. co.uk is the Official Digital Hub and is freely accessible to everyone, industry professionals and global fashion consumers alike, showcasing digital content from the designers, enabling collaboration and bringing together fashion, culture and technology.
The magic of London Fashion Week is not merely thanks to the designers’ and fashion stylists’ cutting-edge collections, but the media excitement that accompanies them. Celebrities swarm to attend the fashion event of the year – past attendees include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Helen Mirren, Bradley Cooper, Brigitte Nielsen, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson, Cara Delevingne, Eva Herzigova, Craig David, Calum Best, Jude Law, Pixie Lott and Daisy Lowe.
Fashion retailers, hotels, restaurants and bars across London will do what they can to join in the celebration of London Fashion Week by hosting special events and promotions both in-store and online.
The allure of the show is exceptional and London Fashion Week continues to be the top fashion event pulling visitors from every corner of the globe. London Fashion Week has been running twice yearly since 1983 and has since become one of the city’s most exciting, creative and coveted events.
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re-sized for modern family living, or the gracefully proportioned Kenilworth dining chair with its slim birch frame and chalked oak seat and the compact Ardingly desk that quickly converts into a console. And enveloping the whole season is Neptune’s subtle new paint shade – Potter’s Pink – an earthy hue with the textured look of raw clay and fresh plaster.
With a focus on British design, heritage craft and modern living, Neptune’s new collection is a masterclass in timeless style
As established British furniture designers, based in Wiltshire with over 30 stores around the UK and Europe including a store in Chesham, Neptune values the beauty of natural materials, thoughtful and practical design and sustainable craftsmanship, to create homes that feel both timeless and contemporary.
A case in point is this season’s new collection which marries classic lines with the finest of natural materials to deliver a relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. Spanning exquisite oak furniture, rich kilim rugs, brass lighting, and textural accessories, the autumn collection is designed to work in city, town, and country properties. Take the new Stratford table which nods to the clean lines of Mid-Century modern design, and features a uniquely engineered castellated pedestal base, but is re-interpreted and
What unites this and every Neptune collection is a set of core values and an attention to detail that ensures the timber kitchens and carefully curated homeware collections are designed and made to last. Indeed, Neptune’s mission is to create furniture that will last 100 years and beyond, bringing joy to future generations and helping support a sustainable manufacturing approach.
The Neptune vision is reassuringly simple.
1. There is a focus on using natural, organic materials wherever possible, from solid oak for tables to Belgium linen and Harris Tweed for upholstery. MDF and chipboard are never used, instead sustainably sourced timbers and hardwood plywood lend stability and authenticity to the designs.
2. Then there is a spotlight on quality craftsmanship and joinery – learning from the forms and solutions of furniture makers of the past and combining them with the latest innovations in technology and engineering.
3. And finally, there is a commitment to service, both in the excellence of the customer services available, from kitchen and home design services to the Colour Consultancy, and through to the warm welcome customers receive in our stores and the delivery drivers who go that extra mile to help.
Explore the autumn winter collection at neptune.com
Find your nearest store at Neptune Chesham, Canada Mill, Amersham Road, Chesham, HP5 1NG
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Colour – it’s here, and we’re rejoicing! Pigment has taken over the contemporary home, covering surfaces and dancing through rooms with its glorious joy de vivre and power to elevate atmospheres and moods. Be it a chromatic chair, a bright light or a vivid vase, chunks of colour in every size and shade are now permanent fixtures in our spaces, bringing smiles and moments of pure pleasure to life indoors.
But how to work this new kaleidoscopic disposition into our existing aesthetic? We’ve long been building calm, cool, collected minimal interiors, often with a distinctly Scandinavian edge – do our beloved pale woods, worn leathers and calm, forest-inspired hues work with these new flashes of fuchsia, smatterings of scarlet and pops of periwinkle? The answer is yes, yes, a resounding yes – and heritage Danish design brand Fritz Hansen is showing us how to bring the two together while maintaining that characteristic Scandi cool.
Fritz Hansen’s soul-enriching spectrum of shades has been crafted by an expert editorial eye, that
of Italian magazine editor, gallerist, entrepreneur and all-round creative virtuoso Carla Sozzani. The curated 16-piece colour collection features vibrant hues as well as the more tonal, from bold True Yellow and Paradise Orange to soothing Dusk Blue and Pale Rose and rich Venetian Red and Burnt Yellow. Formulated especially for the beloved silhouettes of the Ant, Series 7 and Grand Prix chairs by Danish icon Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen’s hues lead the way in introducing timeless colour to modern, Scandinavia-inspired home tones.
As well as the bold, the Fritz Hansen palette is infused with classic Nordic neutrals that seem touched by nature, such as Deep Clay, Light Beige, Olive Green and Nine Grey. The muted nature-tinted tones slide easily into modern spaces already filled with subdued stony, sandy, snowy and stormy shades, allowing the more pigmented side of the collection to smoothly integrate into the room to build a colourful yet distinctly Scandi interior landscape.
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“As well as the bold, the Fritz Hansen palette is infused with classic Nordic neutrals that seem touched by nature”
the region’s existing accomplishments to move forward. Legendary Scandi design objects have the power to merge classic Nordic style with unexpected colours, effortlessly mixing into contemporary collections with their recognisable, time-honoured forms and creating new technicoloured timelines.
An enduring symbol of mid-century Danish furniture design, the Ant chair was conceived in 1952, its curved seat made from a revolutionary innovation – a single piece of moulded veneer. Now released with an upholstered front shell,
the historic contours have metamorphosed, emerging butterfly-like in radiant shades of textile that add new life to the world-renowned form and pave the way for a pared-back collaboration with the rainbow.
Similarly, the Fritz Hansen Kaiser Idell lighting collection also harnesses a fresh finish to carry it into the world of colourful contemporary interiors. Created by Christian Dell in 1936, the lights are a symbol of iconic Bauhaus design, their geometric forms, precise engineering and uncluttered style pointing directly to progressive Modernism. Originally available in dark, moody tones, when coated in a cheerful new finish Ruby Red, the lamps become more friendly and accessible – a 2020s spin on 20th century avant-garde. The gravitas and historic significance of the Fritz Hansen Kaiser Idell easily grant it the authority to invite colour into the home, the enduring icon reflecting ultramodern Nordic sensibilities via a sophisticated splash of scarlet.
Colour in the home, daunting? Impossible when it’s bedecked onto a revered piece of design history. chaplins.co.uk
“The Fritz Hansen Kaiser Idell lighting collection also harnesses a fresh finish to carry it into the world of colourful contemporary interiors”
Family has been the beating heart of Bridgman from the very beginning.
For 3 generations, they’ve created furniture that marries comfort, quality and style in perfect harmony to transform the way that you and your loved ones spend time relaxing, dining and enjoying perfect moments at home and in the garden.
In 1977, Bridgman entered the British furniture design scene to manufacture mahogany chairs and TV cabinets for the likes of JVC, Grundig and Toshiba, growing across the intervening decades to receive renown for the quality of both their home and garden offerings. Their catalogue now spans award-winning furniture and accessories that marry the beauty of their furniture history with the promise of exciting design innovations made for the modern home. From the felt pads on the feet of each chair to the sumptuous softness of each seat, they’ve taken care of everything - all that’s left for you to do is relax.
Today, Bridgman are proud to introduce to you the latest in their home furniture achievements.
Looking to Italy for its precision in furniture design and craftsmanship, they’ve crafted a collection of truly sophisticated dining tables and chairs. Drawing inspiration from the warmth and natural elegance of wood, each piece combines elegance and minimalism with substance and sophistication. The result? A true revelation in the pursuit of new forms embodied by sculptural statement designs that are each unique to you.
Moving into the living room, their award-winning sofa collections are an eclectic mix of global furniture identities. Featuring the clean, straight lines of Scandinavian design, the retro curves of 20th century classics reimagined and sectional seating that reflects the modern need for modularity, you’ll find designs you’ll love for years to come. And, new for this season, their Best of British sofa collections join the mix, handmade here in the UK using the finest materials and innovative upholstery techniques. Defined by generous proportions and indulgent comfort, each exquisite sofa, armchair and footstool is available for fast delivery for complete convenience.
Visit Bridgman 7 Whielden Street, Old Amersham, HP7 0HT to discover your perfect furniture.Sit back, snuggle up and sink into the extraordinary comfort of Bridgman’s new premium sofa collections. From the softness of each cushion to the nish of every fabric, you'll never nd furniture quite like it.
Transform your home with the perfect sofa, armchair, footstool and sofa bed, available at our beautiful UK showrooms. Alternatetly, call 020 8804 7474 or shop online at bridgman.co.uk.
In a world of varied weather, especially in the UK, Origin ensures your indoor swimming pool becomes a year-round retreat. The significance of a personal oasis and outdoor space within our homes has come to the forefront. An Origin swimming pool and pool house can fit that role perfectly, with their expertise in crafting exceptional pools tailored to your family’s desires. Whether you seek relaxation, fitness, or family enjoyment, Origin helps turn poolside dreams into reality.
Beyond its variety of physical benefits, swimming significantly contributes to mental wellbeing. It enhances sleep quality, alleviates stress, and uplifts your mood. The movement of water over your body imitates the sensation of a massage and encourages you to relax. Simply immersing in water escalates blood flow to the brain, fostering cognitive health. Swimming remains one of the most popular activities across the country, with its physical and mental health benefits exceeding expectations.
For Origin owning a pool is about more than the pool itself, it transcends the swimming experience and elevates your whole lifestyle. By adding a spa, sauna, gym or yoga room your pool house can become a centre of wellness, relaxation or fun. Perhaps you’re looking to create a new social hub at home, somewhere for everyone in the family to enjoy.
“Beyond its variety of physical benefits, swimming significantly contributes to mental well-being. It enhances sleep quality, alleviates stress, and uplifts your mood”
Origin offers ingenious solutions to upgrade your space, their bespoke swimming pools can be completely tailored to your needs. Origin’s team will work with you to build the perfect pool house, adding a lounge area or even a juice bar can redefine your pool house into a wellness sanctuary, a relaxation haven, or a vibrant entertainment zone for gatherings with friends and family. Whilst taking the plunge can seem daunting, making the decision can bring measurable benefits, a swimming pool will not only add value to your home but to your home life as well.
When it comes to indoor swimming pools, Origin does it all.
Building pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. Origin has all the design and engineering expertise necessary and manages the whole building process for you, from initial concept, planning and design to project management, completion and beyond, eliminating the need for you to employ separate companies. Access to a pool from your doorstep gives the opportunity to swim every day in the privacy of your own home, maintain a healthy lifestyle and continually reap the physical and mental benefits swimming regularly provides. Whatever your vision, Origin stands by your side, ensuring your pathway to a remarkable swimming experience as well as year-round fun for everyone at home.
So, why allow summer to end here? Call Origin today and book your free consultation with a member of the team.
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A stylish and comfortable armchair designed in a midcentury style. The Button has a definite Scandinavian feel, with its hand finished Ash frame. afternoah.com
Shaker-style units are incredibly versatile and suit any setting. Our in-frame design is not cluttered, its simple features embody sophistication and quality. They have a timeless quality and amazing plasticity that allows them to adapt to reflect modern hues and stylings thanks to their straightforward, functional design and simple, clean lines. Kitchens in the Shaker style are always in style. thewhitekitchencompany.com
We love this unit from Chilipepper Furnisture. Rue is from their captivating Boho Collection. It is a rattan media unit that seamlessly blends style and functionality. Crafted with care, this exquisite cabinet boasts artfully rattan front doors that beautifully contrast with its sleek, natural-finish body and legs.
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This is a stunning and generously proportioned statement coffee table. With a distinctive walnut veneer pattern and solid walnut base. Includes a brushed brass ring detail and satin lacquer finish. my-furniture.com
Such a beautiful jug in gorgeous muted grey & white tones with an antique finish. Perfect for styling on its own or add some pretty flowers to create a stunning display. thewisteriatree.co.uk
With the Tex floating bedside table, you can store your precious objects and everyday essentials in a functional and serene way. sazy.com
Since it was founded more than 70 years ago in the golden age of Danish design, BoConcept has become known for their pared-back furniture that strikes a balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. For AW23, this philosophy manifests throughout their ‘New Kollektion’. But how can these new pieces fit into our homes?
Laying watching a movie, sitting reading a book, sinking into the cushions after a long day...when it comes to selecting a sofa, BoConcept asks, what’s your preferred lounging mode?
“It is very important to know the lifestyle of the customer”, says Lupe Cuervo, BoConcept Interior Stylist. “We always like to discover their tastes, dynamics and habits as a starting point. “For instance, do they have pets? Kids? Will they be entertaining a lot?”
It’s true, a good place to start when you’re thinking about making the investment is, how will I live with this sofa? Then, according to BoConcept’s interior design experts, size, style and comfort levels are the big three considerations.
“To ensure the right size, you have to know the measurements of the space and how many people are going to use the sofa”, says Héctor Velasco, Interior Stylist. Assess the dimensions of your living space and determine the sofa size that will best fit the room. Take into account the layout and consider whether a sectional or modular sofa would be more suitable for your needs.
For comfort, it is a question of “working on the ergonomics because each person is different”, according to Claire Lempereur, Interior Stylist. “Based on the persons’ size, the height and depth of the seat will be important considerations.” The best way to test this is to try the sofas out, according to Stylist David Edwards: “Try out the sofa we have on display and sit on them like you would at home. If you sit with your feet up, do that in the showroom. If you cuddle into the arm of the sofa then sit like this too.”
When it comes to style, Héctor Velasco always asks: “Are you looking for a modern sofa or a classic
one? Do you want a sofa with a specific design in mind?” Then there’s the fun part of choosing colours and fabrics – which should also be chosen with your family’s lifestyle firmly front of mind. Request fabric swatches, too, to see how they feel in your room.
“The material you choose is key, since it will frame the durability of the sofa”, says Velasco. “Do you want a leather sofa or a fabric one? What type of material is best for your needs and lifestyle? For example, if you have pets or small children, you may want to opt for a fabric that is durable and easy to clean.”
Lounge deeply with Salamanca
“Salamanca is very big, very soft and very comfortable. It’s designed not to live with but to live in”, says its designer Henrik Pederson. “There is no strict system to this bohemian style - play around with the cushions, find your favourite position and chill.”
“Laying watching a movie, sitting reading a book, sinking into the cushions after a long day...when it comes to selecting a sofa, BoConcept asks, what’s your preferred lounging mode”
With freestanding or modular versions available, the design also allows for customisation and flexibility with the moveable cushions. So how deep does it go? The super soft seats boast a unit depth of 112cm. Keeping with the ‘ultra comfort’ theme, the cushions create a cocooning effect thanks to their composition of 50% feathers.
Lounge elegantly with Berne
Berne combines clean lines with a timeless design, making it a versatile choice for all tastes. It also comes in three sizes – 2, 2.5 and 3-seater options - so works for large and more compact spaces.
Claire Lempereur recommends it for smaller living spaces: “It is a light sofa with simple and elegant lines. Its depth of 85cm allows it to adapt to small spaces”.
As for its lounge-factor, David Edwards recommends Berne for those seeking “a more formal seating position with the straight-ish back design”, he says. “Use low rectangular cushions on the base of your back for added seating comfort.”
Lounge socially with Carmo
With its bold cubic shape and generous proportions, the Carmo sofa exudes modern elegance. Don’t be fooled by the straight lines, this sofa is a dream to sit on, too.
Perfectly suited to open-plan living, the open end creates a welcoming atmosphere. The flexibility with the modular units means added comfort too.
“You can lounge on the Carmo with the help of the reclining module, have a chaise or add a footstool to the design”, advises David Edwards. Put your feet up, stretch out or use it as an extra seat – you won’t be sorry for choosing this comfortable chaise longue sofa.
Lounge stylishly with Modena
Organic shapes and minimal lines come together to create a contemporary expression with Modena. Its sleek design, characterized by slender legs and clean lines, creates a visually appealing aesthetic.
The low back combines with organic shapes for a minimalistic look that invites casual relaxation. “The Modena frame has a low profile that wraps around you”, says David Edwards. “This allows you to relax with your arms on both the back frame and the arms, which are at a comfortable height.” Modena is soft all the way around. With organic curves, the cushioned armrest makes this sofa perfect for a nap, too.
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Your local supplier with a personal touch. Marlow Stoves is family run business with a genuine passion for what we do - bringing our customer’s dreams to life and creating a better environment for the future.
With many of us spending a lot more time at home we often reflect on where best to invest for maximum return. Investing in outdoor living gives you a greater feeling of space and a guaranteed way of enjoy the better weather. It really is the feel good solution.
At its simplest, outdoor living is expanding your lifestyle into your garden and patio spaces. It’s about taking those elements of everyday life that happen indoors, out. Your outside living space isn’t just for show or to grow things in: it’s where you and your family eat, read, chat, socialise, cook and work.
At Marlow Stoves we consult, design, develop and build solutions for all things sociable outdoors. From cooking on gas or charcoal, kitchen, dining, lighting, seating, shade and cover. Most importantly in the UK climate, and our favourite subject, warmth.
We’ve come a long way from smoky open fire pits and now supply hand-built, enclosed outdoor wood
burning fireplaces with flues to keep the smoke further away from your furnishings and clothes. Why not experience 60 second pizzas or roast, bake, and steam limitless food possibilities with an outdoor pizza oven.
For all your outdoor living needs contact us or visit our showroom.
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Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice shares 3 ways to create a sophisticated yet cosy autumn look at home.
their bold style,” Rebecca says. “Soften the look by zoning the area with an elegant rug.” Enhance the ambience with retro-inspired bubble-shaped lighting fixtures which stand out against the clean, modern lines of the room. Double up this luxe feeling with candles and elegant glassware for a lovely night in.
Relax with opulent, deep autumn hues
Make your bedroom the perfect setting for winding down on a cold autumn evening. Opt for refined wall panelling or textured wallpaper for a soft yet swanky touch. Choose a grey velvet bed for an understated designer feel. “Amp up the glamour with soothing, dramatic layers reminiscent of a luxury hotel,” Rebecca says. “Go for rust or burnt orange accessories in wool or velvet, which bring to mind falling autumn leaves.” Bask in the autumn glow with ambient lighting for that hygge feeling. furniturechoice.co.uk
As the temperature drops, layer neutrals with a rich tan and rust palette. Match dark wooden flooring with a wood slat feature wall and a chic walnut coffee table. “Ground the room with a light grey sofa and stylish autumnal accents,” Rebecca says. “Introduce peach caramel, coffee or deep blue hues inspired by the Pantone Autumn/Winter palette through cushions, throws and a textured rug.”
Style a relaxing reading nook for autumn with a cosy grey armchair. Layer with luxe velvet textures which set the scene for enjoying a hot drink after a long day. Match these cosy comforts with sleek amber lighting and smoked glass or brass accents.
Add drama with luxe, glamorous textures
Create contrast with dark, dramatic and sophisticated textures in the dining room. Warm up the walls with dark grey paint and wooden slats to start. “Let a glamorous marble dining table and velvet dining chairs take centre stage with
“Amp up the glamour with soothing, dramatic layers reminiscent of a luxury hotel”
Atree takes a long time to grow up, but every year it will get taller and stronger - just like you.
Our brand new Grow Your Own British Tree Kit encourages children to form a lifelong connection with nature and contains everything they need to collect, identify and plant native tree seeds. Once they’ve planted their tree, they can watch it grow up alongside them in their own garden. A wonderful way of learning about our stunning native woodlands and the perfect gift to mark any milestone.
Components:
• Field Maple and Alder Tree Seed Pellets for sowing
• Wooden Plant Markers so that you know what you’ve planted and where.
• 9 beautiful British Tree Identification Cards in a Cotton Drawstring Bag – hand painted by our founding director Jo
• Helpful ‘How To’ Guide and Instructions.
• Peat Free Compost Disc.
• 13cm Sustainable Bamboo and Rice Plant Pot.
• Reusable Drawstring Jute Sack, to keep it all together!
Planting and then watching a tree grow alongside you, seeing it get stronger - like you, taller - like you, flourish - like you, is a wonderful experience. The reward of planting a tree seed is not instant, it takes time & requires patience. But the true reward, as with any new life, is witnessing a miracle. The inspiration for this kit came from my son’s tree. He planted an apple pip with his grandparents when he was a little boy. When it was strong enough, together they moved it to it’s final growing position outside of his bedroom window. Time has flown - he is approaching 30 years old and the tree is now taller than him. His tree bears fruit every year and is an anchoring reminder of his childhood and his magical relationship with his grandparents.
- Co Founder Jo Jones thedenkitco.com
Crafted with precision and imbued with the essence of nature, the Loer Lighting Range’s newest additions encapsulate Tom Raffield’s signature style, redefining organic lighting in the process. Designed to elevate any space, these lighting designs are a testament to Tom Raffield’s pledge of innovation through sustainable craftsmanship.
The Loer Crescent Pendant and Loer Floor Light are meticulously handmade in Tom Raffield’s Cornish workshop. Each piece is crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring the utmost attention to detail and quality. These stunning additions to the Tom Raffield’s Loer Lighting Range evoke the enchanting beauty of minimalist style and wooden form.
“The Loer Crescent Pendant and Loer Floor Light represent an exciting evolution of our lighting range. Our newest lighting designs serve as ethereal centrepieces that bring the celestial beauty closer to home”. – Tom Raffield, designer, and founder.
Inspired by the elliptical orbits of the planets and moons that line the inner edges of our vast solar system, the Loer Lighting Range brings weightless illumination to any space it reaches. Combining a beautiful translucent glass sphere, sustainable steam bent ash wood and brushed metallic brass, the Loer showcases minimal, nature-inspired design at its finest. Illuminate space. Seek the extraordinary.
The Loer Crescent Pendant seamlessly integrates with any interior, from modern to traditional, providing both celestial illumination and an artistic focal point. A gentle arc of steam bent ash, mimicking the crescent moon, holds two varying sized, translucent globes to cast a captivating glow across the space. This statement, wooden ceiling pendant is thoughtfully crafted to create the perfect balance, and its unique design looks equally eye-catching when switched off. Suited to an array of interiors and property styles, the soft effect looks particularly striking as entranceway lighting, bedroom lighting and in reception rooms.
Complementing the wooden lighting range’s cosmic allure, the Loer Floor Light takes inspiration from solar forms. Mirroring the glow of distant stars, the Loer Floor Light surrounds the space in an otherworldly ambiance. Meaning ‘Moon’ in Cornish, the Loer Floor Light showcases a translucent glass orb with clouded bands of warm celestial white light which suspends within a sleek arch of supple ash wood. The Loer showcases the Tom Raffield’s signature curves whilst bringing a new dynamic and sleek aesthetic to their growing range of timeless lighting.
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