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Brentwood has certainly become a hotspot of Essex activity. Due to on-going popularity as a key area within TOWIE (e Only Way is Essex) – Brentwood epitomises the pinnacle of Essex fun – has a signiﬁcant cultural side with respect to the cathedral – great for retail therapy – the High Street oﬀers everything from great restaurants to book stores such as Waterstones.

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If looking to live in one of Brentwood’s most beautiful areas – Hutton Mount is the place. Detached and sumptuous homes worth in excess of £1 million are strategically located along quiet roads, which meander into elegant picture-book turnings, where each street oﬀers aesthetic beauty and fabulous, individually styled, grand properties – Michelle Harris takes a closer look at one of Essex’s many gems. e London Borough of Redbridge can certainly boast some of the best schools in the area. According to DfE statistics: Redbridge primary school league tables show that Redbridge primary schools perform better than average. ey rank 13 amongst the 33 London Boroughs. As most parents know, if your child is to enjoy future success with GCSEs and A’levels, an excellent primary school education is paramount. Setting the foundations for future development is dependent upon a solid primary school and understanding of the basics before it becomes complicated – we take a closer look at the best education for your child. Chigwell Business Group Continues to Boost Local Economy - anyone who has started a business will know how much time, money and energy is required in order to turn a great idea into a successful reality. Local business networking group, Chigwell Business Group (CBG), has launched a scheme to support start-up businesses in the area. We spoke to members Mick Apps of D C White & Co. and Sukhjit Ahluwalia of Avery Emerson Solicitors… We have our usual columns from Phillip Leigh covering the local property market, Ash Parmar answers all things dental related and Frances Furlong gives some secret beauty tips. We also have a variety of Health & Beauty articles to make yourself feel even better and lots of articles to help make your home feel even more special.

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LOCAL LIFE, BUSINESS & FEATURES 14 BATHWORKS GIVES SOMETHING BACK THINGS TO DO PHILLIP LEIGH’S PROPERTY MARKET FURTHER EDUCATION MUSIC FOR CHILDREN CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCHOOL A NOTE FROM MICHELLE HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS CHIGWELL BUSINESS GROUP

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WHAT’S ON VOLUNTEER TASK: THE LAKE, LOWER FOREST Come and help improve the access around the lake by removing overhanging branches and some marginal plants. 10am–2pm . T 020 7332 1911 e Woodyard Car Park oﬀ e Plain Epping Essex Saturday 5 Oct 2013 DOLLS HOUSES & MINIATURES FAIR Dolls houses & miniatures fair featuring exhibitors from all over the UK. Open 10.30am to 4pm. Entry £1.50. Half price entry from 1pm. Accompanied children under 16 FREE. eydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, e Green, eydon Bois Essex CM16 7ER Saturday 28 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 01945 870160 NEARLY NEW TABLE TOP SALE Nearly New Table Top Sale. Saturday 12th October 2013 10am-12noon. All Proceeds will go to eydon Bois Pre School Group, a registered Charity. New or Nearly New children's clothes, toys and equipment and maternity wear. Sellers pay £16 for a table which they will man themselves on the day, sellers then keep all money taken. Buyers pay 50p admission. enquires to: tbpsnearlynewsale@gmail.com eydon Bois Pre School, e Scout Hut, Loughton Lane, eydon Bois, Essex. CM16 7JY Saturday 12 Oct 2013 LITTLE HAVENS PETROL FEST Our incredibly exciting high octane track day is back with a brand new venue, allowing you to really enjoy some of the world's most exotic cars up close and personal, plus family fun, live music and a classic car show! Featuring Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, 12

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McLaren, plus so many more. Come along and let the drivers show you what these amazing cars are capable of and have the ride experience of your life. Or maybe you prefer the real classics in our car show, or even an exhilarating spin in a Caterham? ere is something for everyone who appreciates the sheer power, beauty or opulence of some of the world's most exciting cars. is festival also features food stalls, beer tents, live music, trade stalls, market, BMX stunt displays, face painting and fair rides, this is the event not to be missed. Finish off your summer in style and join us for the Little Havens Petrol Fest! 9.30am - 5pm £5 entrance per car £25 Super Car ride North Weald Airfield Essex CM16 6HR Sunday 15 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 01702 220357 UNAFFILLIATED SHOWJUMPING Equestrian event at Harolds Park Farm: Unaffilliated Showjumping. is is a public Equestrian event. Be sure to check the website page for times and latest information, especially in case of bad weather. Harolds Park Farm Essex EN9 2SF. Sunday 8 Sep 2013, Sun 13 Oct, Sun 3 Nov GOLDEN MOMENTS FROM OPERA WITH HATSTAND OPERA “Golden Moments from Opera”, the entertaining way into opera, including airline adverts, football songs, detective’s favourite tunes, and much more! Join the “enterprising stars of Hatstand Opera” (e Times) for the very best hilarious scenes and heart-rending arias, where quick costume changes and informal presentation combine with top-notch singing for a great

evening of music and laughter. All the best bits of opera you never thought you knew and more… Most extracts are sung in English, including favourite tunes and something really unusual for the buﬀs and lots of laughs! No need for subtitles, when compere and mezzo Kirsty introduces who’s singing what, when and why! Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15, £12 if more than 5 tickets purchased before 15th August Available exclusively from oddkate2013@gmail.com Organised by e Great Berkhampstead District of Oddfellows, with proceeds to Salvation Army and the church venue. St James with St Luke, Perry Road, Harlow Essex CM18 7NP. Friday 20 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 07955 346 492 JAZZ JAM IN BUCKHURST HILL An open-mic jazz jam session for instrumentalists and vocalists, or just come along and listen to some great jazz! Featuring award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk) leading the house band. If you are playing "Real Books" are available, or bring your own music if you prefer. Friendly, supportive atmosphere. Please see our website or call or text Keith on 07970 910080. Starts at 8.00pm every Sunday evening. Admission £3 Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5BY Sun 15 Sep, Sun 22 Sep, Sun 29 Sep www.jazzjam.co.uk INDOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR Our 6th charity fund raising event held in the indoor riding school at Chigwell Riding Trust. A chance to buy quality work from local artists and crafters. Over 100 paintings, jewellery of all

types, woodcraft, glass, organic creams, local honey, quilting, knitting, handmade cards, plants and much more. Live music (not too loud!) Seated area where you can buy teas, coﬀee, sandwiches and cakes. Very friendly atmosphere-everyone welcome. Plenty of parking. Door entry and parking free. Good toilet facilities. 10-30am-4.00pm Free entry & parking Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs, Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell Essex IG7 6DP Sunday 6 Oct 2013 Contact telephone: 0208 500 6051 9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri PAST TIME & TIPPLE: WICKED WILLIAM AND THE FALL OF WANSTEAD HOUSE Find out more about the Regency rake, William Pole-Wellesley and how he brought the Wanstead estate to bankruptcy and ruin. e 1822 auction included details of the wines and ales in William’s cellars: we’ll be oﬀering a bottled beer or suitable glass of wine to be included in the price of the ticket. 7.30pm–9pm Cost £10 per person, includes refreshments. Booking required. Over 18’s only. T 020 7332 1911 e View, Rangers Rd, Chingford London E4 7QH ursday 12 Sep 2013 OPEN HOUSE EXTRA Open House opening includes extra food displays in our well-loved Tudor kitchen at the Lodge and guided tours at 11am and 3pm. is weekend only, we'll be including the 'under stairs room' on the tour so people can view the construction of the Tudor stairs. T 020 7332 1911 10am - 5pm Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Rangers Road, Chingford London E4 7QH

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Saturday 21 Sep 2013 and Sunday 22 Sep 2013 EPPING FOREST MEMORY WALK Join the Epping Forest Memory Walk and head through the leafy paths of the beautiful ancient woodland. After your walk you can enjoy entertainment and refreshments to have a fun day out. Please note that whilst the short route is ﬂat enough for wheelchairs and pushchairs, it takes place on woodland paths which can get very muddy when wet. Registration opens at 10am, walk starts at 11am. FREE ENTRY. Why not take part to raise much-needed funds for Alzheimer’s Society? Any questions? Please contact Carla Searle on 01245 257513 or email carla.searle@alzheimers.org.uk Chingford Golf Course, Bury Road, Chingford, E4 6AN Essex E4 6AN Sunday 15 Sep 2013 VENETIAN THEMED MASKED BALL RAISING MONEY FOR SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE, ESSEX An exquisite evening of intrigue and entertainment is on oﬀer as Saint Francis Hospice embraces the spirit of Venice’s Carnevale for its annual Forget me not Ball. e ball takes place on Saturday 28th September at the Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell. Guests will be treated to a delicious three course meal, entertainment from musicians, magicians, plenty of dancing and of course a mystery performance – the pièce de rèsistance of the Venetian Ball. e event takes place from 6.45pm and tickets are £70 each or £650 for a table of 10 and can be booked by emailing fundraising@sfh.org.uk or calling 01708 771405. Money raised goes towards the specialist medical care and emotional support the hospice provides people with life-limiting illness. £70 each or £650 for a table of 10 from fundraising@sfh.org.uk or call 01708 771405

Prince Regent Hotel, Manor Road, Chigwell Essex IG8 8AE Saturday 28 Sep 2013 Contact telephone: 01708 771405 PAST & PRESENT ANTIQUE, VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR Collectibles, antiques, vintage jewellery, clothes and other items, perfumes and handbags, household items, curios, home made preserves, plants, greeting cards, candles, buttons and lots more. In 2 halls, lots of stalls, great friendly atmosphere. Come and find a unique item or gift. A good place to pop in for a coffee, have a drink or lunch with a friend and find a great bargain too! e Christmas fair is on 14th December. 10:00 - 16.30 Admission £1 Christchurch Hall, Wanstead Place (off Wanstead High Street) London E11 2SW Saturday 28 Sep 2013, Sat 19 Oct, Sat 16 Nov ART TRAIL WANSTEAD ART AND CRAFT FAIR WORKSHOPS & DEMOS 10.30am-4pm. Art Trail Wanstead arts & crafts workshops, demos and fair, for adults and children. It starts with a paper-cutting demonstration from Two For Joy's Stacey Williamson, who has been a big hit at the prestigious Affordable Art Fair. Activities will include a drop-in life class (11am-1.30pm) with local tutor Michael Martin, pottery making, fun art for children and lots more. Michael, a highly regarded tutor and artist, will be giving a drawing demonstration from 2.30-4pm. e pop-up Art Trail Café will serve refreshments. Stalls supported by Flamingo Fairs. Visitors will also be invited to add their creative touches to a community art trail banner. FREE ENTRY 7th Sept 10.30am - 4pm. 14th Sept 11am-3pm. Admission FREE Chrurchill Room, Wanstead Library, corner of Spratt Hall Road & Woodbine Place, Wanstead London E11 2RQ www.artgroupwanstead.com

FLAMINGO FAIRS VINTAGE AND MORE FAIR You'll love the range of goods for sale, from pretty to precious. Vintage-style or shabby chic from mainly artists and craft makers including craft supplies, art and craft materials, books, vintage goods, buttons, knitting supplies, haberdashery and jewellery. Something for everyone. Refreshments available. FREE ENTRY 11am – 4pmSaturday 5 Oct 2013 Chrurchill Room, Wanstead Library, corner of Spratt Hall Road & Woodbine Place, Wanstead London E11 2RQ BRENTWOOD MEMORY WALK e Brentwood Memory Walk is a sponsored walk event taking place in orndon Park and will be raising money for Alzheimer’s Society to provide vital support to people living with dementia and help our research to ﬁnd a cure for the future. Join us on a 1 mile or 9k walk through the beautiful countryside of orndon Park, near Brentwood. e short walk is on hard surface around a lake and is suitable for buggies and those with reduced mobility. e longer walk will include some rough surfaces which may be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear. For directions, info and to register, please visit www.memorywalk.org.uk Registration opens at 10am with a walk start time of 11am. is is a free event but we would love you to raise some sponsorship money for Alzheimer’s Society. Please note there is a parking fee at the car park. Sunday 29 Sep 2013 e Pavillion, orndon Park South, Brentwood Essex CM13 3RZ www.memorywalk.org.uk THE MELVIN BEDDOW BIG BAND IN CONCERT AT THE BRENTWOOD THEATRE, ESSEX, SATURDAY 14TH SEPT 2013

e Melvin Beddow Big Band present their annual open-to-the-public concert of authentic big band music including swing, latin, jazz and more, on Saturday 14th September 2013 at e Brentwood eatre, Essex. 8pm start, all tickets £10, call Brentwood eatre on 01277 200305 to book. e Melvin Beddow Big Band and featured vocalists present an evening of ‘Big Band’ music from their extensive repertoire for your enjoyment. e varied programme will include numbers made famous by great swing bands such as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Ted Heath, together with some contemporary features…a little Latin, and perhaps something funky. www.mbbb.co.uk For a preview, go to youtu.be/ylpBJoHxrQ0 8pm start; All tickets £10. Call Brentwood eatre on 01277 200305 to book. For more info: e Brentwood eatre, 15 Shenﬁeld Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8AG Saturday 14 Sep 2013 www.brentwood-theatre.org Contact telephone: 01277 200305 FRANKI VALLI TRIBUTE NIGHT No Booking Fee Andy Crust as Frankie Valli - plus enjoy a 3-course meal and an after show disco! 7:15PM £105.00 Table Seating & Hotel Package (per couple) £30.00 Table Seating (per person) Holiday Inn Brentwood, Brook Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5NF. Friday 13 Sep 2013 LAINDON, ESSEX STAMP FAIR Laindon Stamp Fair. Dealers buying & Selling. Free Admission and Parking. St.Francis Hospice, Romford sales table. Refreshments available. Open 10am-3.30pm 10am-3.30pm Methodist Church Hall, High Road, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex Essex SS16 6EX Saturday 14 Sep 2013, Sat 9 Nov n

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products from selected European manufacturers. Bathworks is also actively involved in local youth football teams and proudly sponsors Roman Rangers in Milton Keynes & Total Football Academy based in Loughton. Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of Haven House, said “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Bathworks, a company very local to Haven House Children’s Hospice. eir support throughout the next year will help to raise vital funds to help support local life-limited children and their families.” Lloyd plans to keep details of his fund raising challenge on the new website www.bath-works.co.uk and you can add your support by clicking on www.justgiving.com/bathworks

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Lloyd Moulder, co founder of designer bathroom supplier BathWorks is turning himself into a charity champion with plans to raise £10,000 for local charity Haven House Children’s Hospice.

Haven House has a new charity shop just opened in Epping at 177 High Street. It oﬀers an attractive range of goods plus designer clothes. Donations of unwanted items would be most welcome. For further information about the wonderful work of Haven House visit www.havenhouse.org.uk n

athWorks, with bathroom studios in South Woodford and Milton Keynes, is celebrating 10 years in business with a charity partnership with Haven House. e Woodford Green charity cares for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions who are unlikely to reach adulthood. Haven House is also celebrating 10 years of caring. e charity provides specialist nursing care and support for the wider family to ease the burden of care and give a sense of support and trust. At any one time around 150 families in the local communities across North and East London and West Essex are beneﬁtting from these services. Lloyd is a family man who together with wife Julie, a teaching assistant and Parent Governor at Hereward Primary school in Loughton, has two sons Frankie aged 14 and Freddie aged 10. Lloyd says “As a Dad I know the value of family time and just how precious our time together is for all of us. We enjoy our boys and all that goes with having healthy children. Knowing that other families are having to deal with life threatening conditions really pulls at the heart and makes you aware of how lucky we are. A visit to Haven House puts it all in perspective.” CHARITY CHALLENGE Lloyd plans to undertake a programme of fund raising activities over the year to celebrate the partnership. He says “We want to raise money for this charity because it does such powerful work for these families. is is a very exciting year for our company and we are proud to have a partnership with the charity. I know raising £10,000 is going to be an almighty challenge whether that includes throwing myself out of a plane; running a half marathon or peddling a bike ride challenge – I will do whatever it takes to make it happen.” Bathworks was formed in 2003 by Richard Banks and Lloyd Moulder in Milton Keynes. Both had been working for well-known bathroom manufacturers before deciding to venture out on their own. In February 2011 Richard & Lloyd opened a second showroom in Woodford Green, Essex. is showroom has more than 10 fully tiled room settings, showing some of the latest 14

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FUN IN SEPTEMBER WORDS: MICHELLE HARRIS e summer holidays may be over but that does not mean the fun has to end. Having researched our local areas and events which would cover a wide range of interests and for all ages, the following are my recommendations. All we need are some sunny weekends…

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WANSTEAD EXHIBITION “Wish You Were Here” Epping Forest’s Edwardian postcards. Date: Venue: Time:

Until Sunday September 29, 2013. e Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 12 noon – 5 p.m.

Postcards were all the rage during the Edwardian period. Many portrayed Epping Forest. e exhibition covers the forest 100 years ago and with touching messages written on the back. For more details call: 0207 332 1911 LOUGHTON HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Date: Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, 15th September Venue: Lopping Hall, High Road, Loughton Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entrance: FREE – Refreshments available. Discover more about Lopping Hall – past, present and future. Displays of photos and memorabilia. Watch rehearsals and open classes from its present users and to ﬁnd out about the Hall's future and how the trustees are revitalising the building.

a shop selling books about Copped Hall and a range of gift items. Second-hand books are on sale in the mansion. ere are also permanent exhibitions on site. At most times of the year, seasonal fruit and vegetables are on sale from the walled kitchen garden. For further information on Copped Hall visit: www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk

For further information on Heritage Open Days, visit: www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

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For information on Lopping Hall visit: www.loppinghall.org.uk or ring Jean Cooper, secretary to the Trustees of Lopping Endowment, on 020 8508 1660.

Date: Sunday, 15 September Entrance: £1 per go or purchase a wristband for unlimited tries. £12 over-eights and £6 for under-eights. No charge to enter the farm. Parking - £3 per car all day.

EPPING COPPED HALL Date: Sunday, 15 September Venue: Copped Hall Time: Tours starts at 10.15am (last entry 11am) Entrance: Entry £7 per person. is is not the ﬁrst time Copped Hall has been mentioned in these magazines. On a beautiful day or evening, this venue oﬀers history, fabulous walks and especially the guided monthly tours. e tours last about 2-3 hours and cover the gardens, a large part of the mansion, cellars and stables. Refreshments are available in the Racquets Court where there is

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A fun day out with adventures and challenges – climbing, low ropes course, caving, kayaking, seeing the farm animals and enjoying pony and cart rides. Note some of the activities are age-restricted. Food and refreshments available and the farm shops will be open selling meat, eggs, vegetable and plants/herbs. For more details please call 020 8500 3047 It’s a bit of a coincidence that most of these features seem to be on 15th September. So if you’re free on this date, you will certainly have a wide selection of choices for a great day out n

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Phillip Leigh PHILLIP LEIGH 'S LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET add value. In our particular area I draw the line at around £300,000 - £400,000 mark. Anything above this ﬁgure and modernisation will add little value by way of additional proﬁt over cost.

BUBBLING UP THE OLD SAYING GOES… Believe only 90% of what you see, 80% of what you hear and only 50% of what you read.

THINKING OF SELLING? Hopefully the present glorious weather will continue through the autumn which is traditionally the major window of time for selling. Please call us to provide us with a valuation or appraisal of your property which in either case is of course conﬁdential and without charge or obligation. On the subject of conﬁdentiality we have several very special homes which will not be put to the market in the normal way. ey range in price from £600,000 – over £6,000,000. Please call me should you like to hear more. Although be warned that I am bound to carry out some credibility checks before releasing information.

n the respect of the latter almost everyone whom I’ve spoken to over the last 6 weeks or so are telling me that property prices are beginning to bubble again. When I enquire as to where there information emanated from, it was, needless to say from something they had read. Had they in fact, probed a little deeper, by reading on a little more from a credited property writers they would have learned that the quoted statistics was complied from reported ﬁgures, the stats of which come from agents handling the sale of property nation wide between the prices of £50,000 between £350,000. As I reported some time ago following the governments generous yet misguided plan of providing assistance to those buying new property below the price of £250,000. It did what it set out to do in helping ﬁrst time buyers get a foot on the property ladder and at the same time was a godsend to developers. By allowing them to increase their formally pathetically slim margins, and almost simultaneously cranking up £150,000 homes to £250,000 homes. is coming January it is planned to give the same assistance to all buyers of homes under £650,000 in price, whether they be new or pre-owned. To modernise, or not to

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Do enjoy the last of the summer wine. Phillip Leigh Property consultant to Phillip Leigh Associates of Chigwell and major developers.

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modernise that is the question is is probably the most popular question that I am asked by owners prior to marketing their homes. e

answer is quite simple. It depends on the price. Certainly it will help saleability in all cases. However it does not always

Chigwell. Tel: 020 8501 2424 E-mail:Phillip@phillipleigh.com For past articles: wwwphillipleigh.com and click on blogs. Exclusive residential property agent for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

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LOCAL EDUCAT I O N Good Luck to Spencer Lewis on his new career. Am sure that KSHS will miss you. Welcome to the incoming interim headteacher - Ms. Jo Shuter.

EXCITEMENT AND JUBILATION GREAT GCSE RESULTS WORDS: MICHELLE HARRIS

he London Borough of Redbridge can certainly boast some of the best schools in the area. According to DfE statistics: Redbridge primary school league tables show that Redbridge primary schools perform better than average. ey rank 13 amongst the 33 London Boroughs. As most parents know, if your child is to enjoy future success with GCSEs and A’levels, an excellent primary school education is paramount. Setting the foundations for future development is dependent upon a solid primary school and understanding of the basics before it becomes complicated. King Solomon High School - e rewards were certainly enjoyed at King Solomon High School. It may have been raining and the weather may have been grey… but that didn’t stop the sunshine and joy that ﬁlled the school as students opened their GCSE results. Screams of joy as some students achieved results far beyond what had been expected. e school celebrated many high grades across all subjects. Excited children inside the school, nervous parents waiting outside… at wait can feel like an eternity. Most children at the school savoured their results or commiserated with those who were disappointed. Departing headteacher, Spencer Lewis was very happy with the results: thirty per cent of grades were A/A* with 12 per cent of the year achieving 10 or more As/A*s. Well done to all those at King Solomon High School. 20

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CHIGWELL SCHOOL – Celebrated incredible results too. 41% of all grades awarded were A* which is x6 the national average. In addition, this result facilitated the pinnacle A* as the most common grade gained by Chigwell’s pupils this year. Out of 71 students: 19 achieved seven A* grades or more. FOREST SCHOOL – An incredible 71% of all GCSE grades awarded were at A*/A – an improvement on last year. A third of the year group achieved straight A*/A grades and two thirds of the pupils achieved at least, six A*/A grades. For the first time, all Year 11 pupils were entered for the Higher Project Qualification – 77% of all grades achieved were A*/A. BANCROFTS SCHOOL – Bancrofts is an independent coeducational day school. ere are 1000 pupils aged between 7-18. Founded by the Drapers’ Company in 1737, Bancrofts offers a strong academic education and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. e results for GCSEs this year reflect the school’s success. 98.3% of all examinations were awarded A*, A or B. Apparently this is the best result ever. Over half of all examinations were awarded A*; eight pupils even received 10 x A*s and a further 16 pupils achieved 9 A*s. Despite the news stating that there has been a dip in results, certainly not in our local schools where results are exceptional, reflecting the work of pupils, their parents support and also schools and teachers n

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MONKEY MUSIC IS HERE LOUD AND CLEAR!

onkey Music, the award winning pre-school music group for children aged 3 months – 4 years across the UK, is now officially open in South Woodford and Woodford Green. Classes are held every Wednesday (South Woodford Library) and Friday (All Saints’ Church, Woodford Green), and Kate Panayi is delighted with the response so far. “Monkey Music was the first group of its kind when it first started in London in 1993” said Kate. “It is wonderful to see how totally absorbed children become in Monkey Music and how quickly they pick up musical concepts. Call to book a free trial session – you won’t be disappointed!” Many studies have shown that music enhances other learning, such as the acquisition of language, listening skills, maths skills, auditory discrimination, social understanding, and personal discovery. If children have music classes which are both fun and nurturing, ultimately it may inspire a passion for music that continues throughout their life. Music classes for pre-schoolers are based on the premise that all children are musical. You only have to put a saucepan and a wooden spoon in front of a toddler to see how natural making music is to a young child. Monkey Music aims to introduce music to very young children in a fun way they can easily understand and enjoy, with specialist teachers who gently encourage social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment. Unique to Monkey Music is their newest curriculum which has been specially written for babies from 3 months. Called “Rock‘n’Roll”, each class is themed around the everyday life of a very young child and is a special time to enjoy the sensory experience of sound. Children will be exposed to many different kinds of songs at Monkey Music, with different beats and rhythms. ey will skip, hop, march, clap and step to the beat, showing their understanding of rhythm, beat and the feeling of the music. Teachers show toddlers how to play imaginatively on age-appropriate instruments. You can easily see why most children love their weekly music class! It also teaches them to take turns (not all the children can play the mini-drums at the same time!), to listen to their teacher and to others. ese are valuable lessons to learn before starting school. Kate Panayi, the Principal of Monkey Music South Woodford, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill, is a professional actress with over 20 years’ experience of performing. After having her two young sons, she discovered Monkey Music and completely fell in love with it. “I was amazed by how much the boys enjoyed it. It was by far and away their favourite class”. Kate is extremely excited to be bringing Monkey Music to the South Woodford area.

To find out more, or to book your complimentary class, call Kate on 020 8989 7017. Or why not visit the interactive website at www.monkeymusic.co.uk to sample some of the delights of Monkey Music for yourself? MONKEY MUSIC: NURTURING A LIFETIME OF MUSIC. SEPTEMBER2013 23

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A: We tend to send out a parent survey every few years. Spring Term’s survey showed that the overwhelming majority are delighted with each school and their children’s progress. Where constructive ideas for further development have been made, these have been implemented very quickly. Each Headmistress and I have held informal coﬀee mornings for each year group this academic year, which have been incredibly useful to chat openly and listen to feedback.

( L-R) CLAIRE OSBORN, HEADMISTRESS, NORMANHURST SCHOOL CHERYL MACNAIR, HEADMISTRESS, OAKLANDS SCHOOL KAYE LOVEJOY, HEADMISTRESS, COOPERSALE HALL SCHOOL MATTHEW HAGGER, GROUP PRINCIPAL, OAK-TREE GROUP

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Oak-Tree SchOOlS’ GrOup principal, MaTThew haGGer TalkS abOuT educaTiOn and The iMpOrTance Of faMilieS and SchOOlS wOrkinG TOGeTher

atthew Hagger, Group Principal of the Oak-Tree Schools, answers questions about academic success, and the importance of families and schools working together. e Oak-Tree Schools comprise Normanhurst School in North Chingford, Coopersale Hall School, just 2 minutes from Epping High Street and Oaklands School, long established as the leading prep school in Loughton. Q: How do your schools perform academically? A: At our two prep schools, Coopersale Hall and Oaklands, we prepare children

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for entrance exams to a wide variety of schools at 11+. Most get their ﬁrst choice of school, whether selective or state and many children were oﬀered places at more than one school. At our senior school, Normanhurst, our students sit GCSEs at age 16 and they consistently perform extremely well. Our pupils' GCSE results for 2013 were excellent with 91% of pupils gaining A* to C grades, as our small class sizes allow more individual attention. Q: How do you keep in touch with what parents want from their children’s school?

Q: What was new last year and what plans are coming up? A: Science features heavily on the curriculum, so last year we upgraded Normanhurst’s main Science Lab and this summer we have upgraded the Science facilities at Oaklands and Coopersale Hall. Oaklands had a new library at Easter, and both Oaklands and Normanhurst will benefit from Kindergarten refurbishments over the summer. Coopersale Hall has recently had a new nature reserve which is very popular for pond dipping and nature studies. We constantly review the education on offer and are always expanding the choice of before and after school activities at all three schools. Q: How does being a group of schools benefit pupils and parents? A: e three schools together have around 750 pupils and 220 members of staff. is means we can share best practice and good ideas more readily. We hold regular combined events, such as the September Year 3 camp night, Autumn Term Art Exhibition, and Spring Term Music Festival. ese offer excellent opportunities for the pupils and help to bring the schools together. Q: How can prospective families see your schools in more detail? A: Our next Open Days are during the first week in October and having toured the school and met staff and children, many parents choose to register for places at those events. However, parents are also welcome to arrange a private tour with the Headmistress at any time. Competition for places is high so early registration is essential. More information see www.oaktreeschools.co.uk n

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The Oldest Groupie in Town… WORDS AND THOUGHTS: MICHELLE HARRIS

o we relax enough? Are we pursuing our preferred hobbies and ambitions? Do we spend enough time with the family? Or is recession gnawing away at our spare time? For those of us with our own businesses – do we regularly ask ourselves – are we achieving or realising the dreams we had when we first set-up? (Please see other feature: Improving Business Development) Instead of having more time for the other important aspects of our lives, are we instead working even harder? Working longer hours and under more pressure whilst still trying to keep one step ahead of the recession game. I must confess that my hours are long, arduous and unrelenting. So I’m probably the biggest sinner out there. However that first step can make all the difference to another path. Trying to relax is hard and very difficult when you’re juggling but that first leap can be the difference between decades of mistake compared to getting back on track. How do we start? By just cutting off and relaxing. Holidays are normally that important milestone. Taking time-out to recharge – spend time on ourselves without feeling guilty. It sounds so simple… BUT something very small can make such a difference as that first taste – could turn into a menu of delights…

Michelle Harris My first step started with the purchase of Rod Stewart’s e Great American Songbook. A 4 volume boxed set that offers respite and absolute auditory joy. I heard this fantastic album at a friend’s house and upon my return home – immediately bought my own set from Amazon. Next day it arrived – thrust through the letter box by an angry postman, I’ve been playing it ever since. Feeling compelled to just listen to the lyrics, being swayed by the melodies, drawn into a fantasy of those great American songs; the chords almost seduce and beg your entire attention. At first it was background music in the kitchen. en music in the car followed by download to my iPod. But the more I listened – the more I needed to hear. Instead of going into the garden and grabbing a fist full of tools – my first reaction changed to taking a deckchair out into the sunshine, a cosy cushion… a table for my glass of chilled water or coffee. Just relaxing… feeling the sun on my face, eyes closed as I sway with the songs. Riding the waves of the melodies. Amazing how the songs are truly inspirational and even help with the creative process of writing. e weeds are growing, the grass is getting longer but does it matter? Not really. For however many days are left of this glorious summer sunshine, listening to As Time Goes by (Duet with Queen Latifah) and Moonglow as it shines a whole new dimension on life, love, beauty and just enjoying, a simple transitory pleasure savoured by just seizing the moment. ere’s always time to write. Carpe Diem… If you have any comments on this feature – please contact me direct: Michelle@starcopywriting.com www.starcopywriting.com ank you n

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Vintage Jewellery & Accessories Monday 7th October A selection of items from this auction.

Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches Monday 14th October An 18k gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Estimate ÂŁ4,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ÂŁ6,000 A stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Estimate ÂŁ1,500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ÂŁ2,000

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Monday 16th September at 10am A selection of items from the Silver & Plated Ware auction.

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IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS WORDS: MICHELLE HARRIS

t’s ironic that cutting off from business, facilitates the perfect scenario for key decisions. Standing back makes everything so much clearer. Perhaps how you work, ideas for improvement, what’s good and perhaps not-so-good and therefore merits further address. Whilst relaxing and switching off, the mind focuses on what’s important and without the sundry blur that can sometimes cloud reality and judgements. As a short précis, the following questions could help steer a positive path for some important business decisions: A Website. Essential for all businesses. Does your website appeal to your target audience? What are your competitors saying? Are your mission statement, USP and call to action more strategic? Try and look at your website as a potential client. B Is your website graphic responsive? For instance, can it adapt to a mobile, iPad etc. is is the latest trend with up-to-date websites. C When considering all the marketing and advertising areas that help drive traffic to your website, are you maximising your potential and visibility to your target audience? D Have you considered your profits for last year – your forecasts for this year – and how you are going to achieve this and take your business to the next level? What are you going to implement that will make the difference and see a positive ROI (return on investment). What are your competitors doing? Can you trump their initiatives? E Does your website have videos? ese give the viewer an interactive experience and are great for helping your business to get noticed on YOUTUBE. Videos keep the website interesting and can even facilitate a company personality. F Do you understand Guerrilla Marketing? What is your business implementing that is unique? G Do you BLOG? ey keep your website fresh, up-to-date and are imperative for SEO. Preferably there should be two blogs a month – do you have a strategy for on-going blogs that help to promote your business, your successes and how your business is developing and offering improved services and/or products? H Social Media. Are you maximising your presence on the important social media sites? Facebook is becoming passé. LinkedIn is used by most professionals. Google+ is the way

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forward. Having analysed all social media – Google devised their own which incorporates the best of everything. Are you on Google+? Have you set-up your circles, so the right messages are going to the correct: a) clients, b) potential clients, c) past clients to keep them as present business, d) maintenance of your reputation. How important is social media? Imperative. Primarily you need a strategy, a budget forecast and your ideal arrival point. e stages in between are what’s necessary to strategize your ideas. Your marketing and advertising budget is the investment (not expense) that helps your business to drive forward. So now really is the time to invest and to develop ideas which will help your business and especially when competitors are cutting back. Would you like HELP to DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS? If you would like to get in touch with Michelle Harris with this month’s special oﬀer– Mobile: 07949 556 294 / Email: Michelle@starcopywriting.com www.starcopywriting.com FREE 20 MINUTE CONSULTATION VIA TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT. QUOTE - ESSEXSTAR. Valid until 30 September 2013 n

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CHIGWELL BUSINESS GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY Anyone who has started a business will know how much time, money and energy is required in order to turn a great idea into a successful reality. Local business networking group, Chigwell Business Group (CBG), has launched a scheme to support start-up businesses in the area. We spoke to members Mick Apps of D C White & Co. and Sukhjit Ahluwalia of Avery Emerson Solicitors… Tell us more about how CBG plans to help start-up businesses? Sukhjit: Start-up businesses can apply to the group for three months’ free membership. We have also allocated £1000 funding which all start-up members can apply for. Mick: At CBG businesses can access the contacts of other members, as well as learning from the expertise around the table. e support and shared experiences of other business owners which translate across all sectors is the reason I’ve remained a member for five years. For example, D C White & Co. repairs vehicles damaged in accidents and has achieved the PAS 125 certification. is means we meet industry -respected standards and prove commitment to best practices in everything we do – from documentation, training and the parts we use to ensuring optimum turnaround times. CBG allows us to talk about the benefits of this and encourage other businesses to apply for their own industry certifications. Sukhjit: I agree.

SOME MEMBERS OF CHIGWELL BUSINESS GROUP DISCUSS THEIR START-UP SCHEME'

Employment Law and Litigation is challenging and ever-changing. One of Avery Emerson’s main functions in the group is to keep them updated on the latest legislation and how it affects their business. It’s also about establishing relationships. CBG members trust us to confidentially handle their business and personal legal matters and will recommend us to their contacts. As well as learning from CBG’s collective expertise, start-ups will benefit from being recommended to others by group members. What was the motivation behind this idea? Mick: CBG is approaching its tenth birthday and, despite challenging financial times,

many members’ businesses are thriving due to the support and new business gained through the group. Quite simply, we wanted to give something back. Member businesses range from being established for thirty years D C Whites & Co. have been repairing vehicles for three decades - to just a few years old, but all of us can remember how challenging it was in the early days. Sukhjit: Entrepreneurship is being encouraged by the government via various initiatives at the moment, but at the same time, previous sources of support have been reduced. rough our work in the areas of Employment Law and Litigation we know that an increasing number of

people are starting their own businesses but, until they come to us, haven’t had any advice on the legal implications of their ventures. What advice would you give to any businesses thinking of taking part in this scheme? Mick: CBG is open to all businesses however long they’ve been established and we welcome visitors. It has definitely helped us to build good contacts and further our reputation for high standards. I would advise both start-ups and established businesses to get in touch. Sukhjit: e group genuinely wants to help local start-ups and is welcoming applications for funding. is isn’t Dragon’s Den and no one will be made to pitch – there is a simple application form to fill in. e aim is to benefit all businesses through mentoring and networking. CBG has helped Avery Emerson build on our reputation for being forward-thinking true specialists in our fields. Having been established over 10 years this year we want to use our expertise, and experience, to help build the reputation of new businesses, as well as support them through the challenges they may face. To find out more about Chigwell Business Group or to arrange a visit go to www.chigwellbusiness.co.uk or call Chairman Carl Belle for an informal discussion on 07862 723151. For professional legal advice on personal or business issues go to www.ae-law.co.uk Visit www.dcwhiteaccidentrepair .co.uk for reputable and competitive vehicle repairs n

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2013 Vintage V intage inta clothing and accessor accessories ies seem to be getting ing mor more re e and more morre e popular po opular by by the day. day y. F Fr From rom little vintage shops sho ops to stadium-siz stadium-sized zed ed kilo ki vintage fairs, the proliferation prroliferation roliferation of suppliers means that finding a per perfect fect vintage piece can be a daunting task. ours, days or even weeks of rummaging through piles of old, musty y,, moth-bitten garments or endlessly searching ebay and clicking through hundreds of Etsy startups mean that vintage shopping is, well, hard work. And yet, finding a beautiful vintage dress with a story to tell is one of the most rewarding shopping experiences.

Did she wear it on a first date? How long did it take her to save for it? Did she fall in love with it like I did? All rather romantic ideas, admittedly y. Just as a beautiful vintage dress has a story to tell, so too does vintage jewellery2 2 0, 12 05 guably more so. Very few things are more sentimental to woman than a beautiful piece of jewellery, often given as a gift by someone special or as a token of love. Yet, quality examples of genuine vintage jewellery can be surprisingly difficult to find both on the high street and online. So obvious that it is easy to miss, auction houses offer the perfect solution to the difficulty one may encounter in the hunt for the perfect vintage piece of jewellery. With hundreds of items that have been beautifully photographed and verified by specialists, it would be virtually impossible to not find something to fall in love with in one of Fellows Vintage Jewellery & Accessories auctions. Taking place six times per pe year, this auction offers gorgeous pieces from the 18th century onwards. The best part - you don t even have to leave the comfort of your living 32

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room as all of Fellows auctions are available to view and bid online. You also don t have to worry about bidding on an item and then opening the parcel to find something unexpected. All of the items have detailed condition report4 2 2 &)2 % $ . 2 5 eport says you are bidding on a slightly worn Victorian ring, then that will be exactly what you receive. Shakudo, cameos, French jet, agate, lockets, paste, as well as an impressive selection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian are just some of the styles of jewellery on offer. You ll also find designer jewellery and accessories from more modern designers such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitto uitton and Tiffany & Co. Novelties and hair accessories also feature, as well as vintage furs, shoes and bags. So the next time you feel like updating your wardrobe with a vintage twist, forget a fight-to-the-death for the best picks at a packed vintage fair or and rummage through a sporadically-stocked vintage shop, visit www w.fello .f .fellows.co.uk and browse the huge catalogue from the comfort of your own home. An auction of Vintage Jewellery & Accessories, Monday 7th October at 10am. Fellows Auctioneers, 2nd floorr,, 3 Queen Streett, London W1J 5P PA A 020 7127 4198 www w.fello ows.co.uk

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Audley End House&Gardens

he unmistakable style of two of England’s most celebrated designers have left a distinctive imprint on the lovely lines of a grand Jacobean mansion in Essex, to make Audley End House & Gardens one of the most exquisite historic houses in the country. Inside, the hand of master architect Robert Adam has added a timeless elegance to its richly decorated and furnished rooms; outside the extensive landscape has been painted with the pastoral brush of landscape designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown to tame it into a quintessentially ‘English’ setting. e combination is magnificent and one which visitors cannot fail to find breathtaking. With more than 30 beautiful rooms to view - each containing period furnishings and works of art - pretty gardens and expansive grounds to explore, Audley End House is an amazing place to visit e house was originally a medieval Benedictine monastery but was converted in 1538 and became one of the largest and most opulent in Jacobean England. e House itself is a spectacular mansion, built to entertain royalty, and includes a Victorian Service Wing inviting people to wander through a world that was never intended to be seen. Carefully restored to its former heyday and opened in spring 2008, the functional heart of the house represents both prestige and opulence. Visitors can experience the reality of life for servants at Audley End and the extensive range of tasks they carried out to cater for the demands of the Braybrooke family and their retinue. A chance to be immersed in the past of this bustling country estate, with film projections, introductory wall displays and even original food from the era. Visitors can step inside the kitchen and get a flavour of the tasks

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that would have been carried out by the cook to feed the family, the guests and all the members of the household. Enter the coolness of the dairy where butter and cream would have been produced using the milk of the cows on the Home Farm. Plus, explore the wet and dry laundries where the weekly wash was sorted, washed by hand and dried and starched in a never ending cycle. At special times throughout the year, there is also the chance to see and hear from a host of characters who once lived and worked at Audley End. A recent addition is the historic stables, complete with resident horses and Victorian grooms. Opened in Spring 2010, the lovely 17th century building, with its gables, bays, mullioned windows and tall cupola, was originally home to 30-plus pampered horses, their grooms and the coaches, saddlery and other accoutrements that went with them to service the demands of a great country house. Understandably billed as one of the grandest surviving stables of the early 17th century, the re-presentation of the stables at Audley End also houses an exhibition on the changing landscape and tells a little of the stories of the estate staﬀ of 1880. In addition there is also a small indoor play area and outdoor fun themed play area next to the Cart Yard Café, which is always very popular with younger visitors. Not to be overlooked are the beautiful gardens, which visitors can explore at their leisure, including an impressive formal garden and the working Organic Kitchen Garden which was restored in 1999. Renovated to its former glory it now looks as it would have done in late Victorian times. At Audley End it is possible to see elements of English gardening on a grand scale, originally carried out by the most inﬂuential designers of the day such as Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

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EVENTS (Check website for full details/prices) Apple Weekend Date: Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sep 2013 Time: 11am-4pm is apple weekend come and visit Audley End's thriving organic Kitchen Garden and enjoy a variety of apple themed activities, stalls and refreshments throughout the day. Pick up useful gardening tips, watch demonstrations of traditional country crafts and seasonal cookery and indulge in some of the yummy apple based treats! Victorian Gothic Falconry: Birds in Folklore, Myth and Legend Date: Sat 26 and Sun 27 Oct and Sat 2 and Sun 3 Nov Time: 10am-4pm Plus! on the weekends either side - Leave the age of enlightenment behind and return to the magic of the Middle Ages as a spellbinding cast of flying birds are used to reveal the ancient folklore of birds from goat-suckers and winged warriors to flying spirits and birds of omen. e Victorian falconers will thrill you with traditional tales of feathered fancy, tragedy and superstition as they revive the art of falconry in dark and gothic style! Game Week Date: Mon 28 Oct - Fri 1 Nov 2013 Time: 11am-4pm is half term come to Audley End and watch Mrs Crocombe – Audley End’s resident cook – make the most of the hunting season with her amazing recipes. Visitors can see the entire process of gaming, from the sky to the skillet, as our falconers provide you with incredible arena displays that will teach you about the Victorian art of hunting and our cooks will show you how it would have been prepared. ere promises to be more feathers and fur than ever before! Halloween Ghost Tour of Audley End Date: u 31 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2013 Time: 7.30pm-9pm e brave and strong of nerve can join one of the exclusively eerie evening tours and follow in the footsteps of past inhabitants of Audley End House and experience some chilling tales and spooky goings on. Booking essential. A Victorian Christmas Date: Sat 23 & Sun 24 Nov and Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec Time: 10am-4pm Costumed characters will bring the house to life with Christmas celebrations from times gone by. Visitors may catch a glimpse of the Braybrooke family at home within the seasonally decorated house, or they can step below stairs where staff in the service wing will be hard at work preparing for the festivities. ere’s also a festive family trail to explore around the grounds, and the chance to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer. Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Date: Wed 27 Nov – u 28 Nov 2013 Time: 10am-2pm Get into the festive spirit by taking part in our Christmas wreath making workshop at Audley End House. First get inspiration from a tour of the beautifully decorated house and then create a wreath from a range of materials sourced from the estate. Lunch and materials are included. Carol Concert Date: u 5 Dec 2013 Time: 7.30pm-9pm Join in the Christmas celebrations at Audley End House with carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall. A glass of wine or soft drink is included in the ticket price. Booking essential. DIRECTIONS Audley End is 1 mile outside of Saffron Walden on B1383, take exit 8 or 10 off the M11. Audley End train station is just over a mile from the house. For further information on Audley End and all the events there, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk ■ SEPTEMBER2013 35

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Changing Peoples' Lives... BY ASH PARMAR

ver the last couple of years I have been writing features on a specific subject e.g. teeth whitening, or dental implants, and so on. However, this information is readily available on our website. erefore, I have now decided to write about actual patients that have been treated at Smile Design By Ash – stories of how dental treatment can really change peoples’ lives! is month I will focus on a patient who was very nervous regarding having dental treatment. is article outlines how we helped her overcome her anxiety, thus enabling her to have the treatment she required. Research has shown that four out of five people have some level of anxiety when it comes to visit the dentist. is is very understandable because many people may have had a bad experience in the past (probably as a child). It is also one of the few occasions in life when they feel they are not in control – lying still, keeping the mouth open and allowing someone to work in there is not a naturally appealing thought. is is where NUCALM comes in. Nucalm is the best relaxation system I have been using as a dentist which has truly helped to relax all of my nervous patients. Imagine the scene…someone has placed a poisonous snake next to you; in this situation your sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”) will be working flat out! e signs are

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feeling agitated, heavy breathing, anxiety, eyes wide open, trembling and not being able to keep still. ese signs are very familiar if you are a nervous patient visiting the dentist. Now imagine if I could get you in a state of almost deep sleep and feeling totally relaxed within a few minutes, your breathing shallow and normal, and your mind at ease… One of my anxious patients who recently had extensive dental treatment is Hania. Her testimonial after her treatment says it all: “I had problematic teeth ever since I can remember. One of my ﬁrst memories is sitting in the chair having my tooth drilled with no

anaesthetic. I was about 3 or 4. ings did not improve much after that and by the time I reached adulthood I would do anything to avoid going anywhere near the dentist. When my German Shepherd jumped at me and broke one of my front teeth, I contacted Ash and we agreed on the treatment – some fillings, crowns and porcelain veneers. I had a couple of fillings done first and my anxiety was so high during the procedure (sweating, shaking, etc) that when I finished I felt like I had just spent an hour fighting Mike Tyson! When I realized I would have to sit in the chair for 3 hours for my next appointment, my anxiety was so high that I even considered cancelling the whole thing. Ash then suggested that I try NUCALM. I arrived for the appointment very apprehensive and I was given a couple of tablets (100% natural substances) to counteract the effects of adrenaline. I was also given dark glasses and headphones to listen to specially selected calming music. I thought to myself

“Poor Ash, his patience is going to be really tested today!” Within 5-10 minutes, I was so absorbed in the soothing music that when I was asked to have a break, I was almost annoyed for being interrupted. Six of my front teeth were prepared for the crowns/veneers in what seemed like 10 minutes. e after effects lasted longer and I was very relaxed for the rest of the day. I am looking forward to my next appointment now and can’t wait to use Nucalm again. I would really recommend it to anyone who is nervous about going to the dentist.” In summary, Nucalm takes 5 minutes to administer, it is a very natural process and you will be fully awake and ready to go home at the end of the treatment (compared to intra-venous sedation where you need an escort to drive you home and look after you for the rest of the day). My offer to anyone who is nervous (or even really stressed in life right now!) is to come and visit our unique dental practice, have a soothing cup of herbal tea, sit in our massage chair, try out the Nucalm for free and prove to yourself how relaxing it is. To find out more about this amazing technology visit www.nucalm.com FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION AT SMILE DESIGN BY ASH, PHONE 020 85000544 AND ALSO VISIT www.smiledesignbyash.co.uk ■

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sun-damage to help repair and make the skin more even, however it is critical to recognise lesions that must not be treated and I would refer these clients to a Dermatologist. THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGISTS HAVE DEVELOPED THIS ABCD EASY-MOLE CHECK GUIDE TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY CHANGES.

A is for asymmetry, meaning that the two halves of this area may differ in shape and not match; B is for border, which may be irregular and the outside edges of the mole may be blurred;

is year so far we have had a pretty good summer, which makes us all feel good and helps to lift our spirits, however not protecting ourselves from UV light can be very dangerous. As the summer comes to an end I want to make you aware of looking out for skin cancer, this is the time you will have had lots of sun and early detection is vital. When I speak to my clients about sun protection, they will generally protect their face on a daily basis, after all it is the cheapest and most beneﬁcial anti-ageing cream we have. However when it comes to the rest of the body many people don't bother. Yet when they go abroad they will? We need to take a leaf out of our distant friends in Australia to see how SPF protection all over their bodies is part of every day life. I think where the problem lies is where we get little hot weather we try to get as brown as we can in a short space of time. Furthermore we now as a generation typically enjoy on average a good two to three hot holidays yearly and often do not match our skin types to the right level of protection. Skin cancer is a preventable disease, however despite this, many people are still guilty of taking risks in the sun in order to get as brown as they can. Skin cancer incidence is on the rise in the UK, more than 100,000 people are newly diagnosed every year, and more worrying melanoma is the fastest rising than any other deadly cancer. e cancer research UK organisation reported in 2010 that there were 12,800 cases of melanoma diagnosed in the UK, making it the ﬁfth most common cancer. Premature skin ageing of the skin is a clear sign of sun damage, changes in the pigment of skin or changes to moles could all point to skin cancer signs. I treat many clients with 38 SEPTEMBER2013

C is for colour, which may be uneven and patchy with different shades of black, brown and pink; D is for diameter as most melanomas, but not all, are at least 6mm in diameter but any change of size should be checked; E is for expert, if you're in doubt get it checked.

Not all pigmentation is a cause for concern, but there is no doubt that some of us see it as unsightly or ageing, there are many treatments like mild to moderate skin peeling, Intense Pulsed Light, microdermabrasion and many prescription creams that can help. If you are interested in a free consultation please call details below Call Michelle for appointments on 07508404862 info@perfect-skin.co.uk /www.perfect-skin.co.uk ■

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spent a lot of my childhood in the dental chair, so it was a surprise to me that I would end up on the other side of the suction! Ever since I was a child I have always been embarrassed of my smile. After a traumatic incident at the age of 10, I was left with a missing tooth at the front of my mouth. Smiling was non-existent and bullying became more apparent. I was taunted for having yellow crooked teeth as well as the gap. Often too embarrassed to talk, I was known as the quiet and shy girl. Crying every time I looked in the mirror became part of my daily routine. Whilst shuﬄing my way through secondary school, I endured eighteen hard months of wearing braces. is was followed by six months of wearing a removable brace (which I often broke so I didn’t have to wear it!). I was then ready to replace my missing tooth! My conﬁdence grew, as I no longer had the ‘hillbilly’ smile I was taunted for; although little did I know this was only the beginning of my problems. I then started noticing my front tooth was gradually turning black – more ammunition for the school bullies! I found out that this was a tooth that I had also damaged during my trauma which had gradually died over the years. Following more dental treatment at the age of 15, I still did not have the natural white smile I was looking for. Fast forward 4 years and I found myself working in an environment I once dreaded - the dental practice! Still unhappy and disappointed with my smile, I decided to have

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another go at achieving the perfect smile. Again I was left upset and unfulfilled! In 2011 I began working at Smile Design by Ash. I could never have imagined what I was to personally gain from my new role. I was amazed how Ash could change someone’s life by creating a beautiful smile. I had always dreamed of having the experience we offer our patients and wanted to be able to smile with confidence like they now do. Even though I am an experienced dental nurse, I actually make a terrible patient! I find it difficult to sit still, I hate needles and unfortunately for me the local anaesthetic wears away very quickly! Ash overcame all of my fears. Music was changed regularly to keep me entertained. Ash’s amazing injection technique and stronger anaesthetic selection ensured the treatment was really comfortable. Finally, I now have the natural smile I always dreamed of. Ash has changed my life and that is something I cannot thank him enough for! I now beam with confidence and have no problems speaking to people I meet. I am no longer the shy and quiet girl in the corner. e greatest feeling is to be complemented on my smile - which now happens regularly! I can relate to our patients when they walk through the door and I am now able to relate to their newly found beauty when they leave! For a FREE INTIAL CONSULTATION and an opportunity to meet Ash Parmar, please call 020 8500 0544 or visit our informative website www.smiledesignbyash.co.uk ■

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AQUA AT THE SHARD

The passport to london’s thriving restaurant scene

London Restaurant Festival 3RD – 21ST OCTOBER, 2013 This October, Gizzi Erskine, Jonathan Ross, Jason Atherton, Angela Hartnett and Theo Randall are all working with London Restaurant Festival London Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express, now in its fifth year, comprises two elements: Festival Menus and Events, which take place in restaurants over a two-week period in October: this is the capital’s annual citywide celebration of eating out. New for 2013, London Restaurant Festival is proud to announce that chef, food writer and journalist Gizzi Erskine and television presenter Jonathan Ross will be on board; Gizzi joins as the new Chairperson, and Jonathan will be hosting a special film event in partnership with BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. Some 350 restaurants will take part in the capital’s biggest restaurant GIZZI ERSKINE

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festival, where great value Festival Menus are created by chefs to give food-lovers the chance to try new restaurants. The Festival Menu programme is run in partnership with Europe’s fastest growing online restaurant booking website, Bookatable.com, and Voss is the official water of London Restaurant Festival. London Restaurant Festival pioneered, and is now synonymous with, the concept of restaurant-hopping. To the sell-out Tapas Tours, in partnership with Estrella Damm, that have operated since 2011, LRF has added Cicchetti Trails in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Japanese Journeys, that take place over the weekends of

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the festival. This allows festival-goers to experience not just the best Spanish food in the capital, but also the most exciting Italian and Japanese places too. For each of the tours, a passport will be used to redeem a dish and a drink in each of six participating venues. Some of the restaurants involved include: Amesta, Copita, Fernandez & Wells; Polpo, Massimo, Theo Randall at the Intercontinental; Inamo, Tonkotsu and Sake No Hana. A favourite since 2009, the LRF Gourmet Odyssey – London’s most original gastronomic road trip in partnership with Champagne Laurent-Perrier – returns with three tours where guests have a course in different restaurants, including a first for the muchtalked-about Shard restaurants: Aqua Shard and Hutong. Here guests can at once enjoy spectacular food and unrivalled views of the city. The Masters Gourmet Odyssey includes Benares, Wild Honey and Gauthier Soho. On the Discovery Gourmet Odyssey guests will eat at Social Eating House, Gymkhana and Picture. In partnership with LivingSocial, Graze lets food-lovers enjoy all the best restaurants in one area. The Graze passport is valid for the whole festival period. Taking place separately in the West End, In the City and Up North, the passport gives a complimentary drink when you visit each of the 10 or 12 participating restaurants for a small plate (from the Graze Menu). Some of the restaurants involved: Providores, Arbutus, Dishoom, Cotidie and Rotary. This year Eat Film returns with a twist. In partnership with BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, LRF has invited Jonathan Ross to curate a three-course dinner inspired by the 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film, Spirited Away, in the stunning cinema and restaurant at BAFTA headquarters,

195 Piccadilly. The ticket price includes a cocktail reception, the screening and a three-course dinner with wine. New to LRF 2013 is Sunday Best, an exclusive event for American Express Cardmembers, where guests will have the opportunity to dine at some of the most celebrated restaurants in town, in the company of the chefs. Sunday Best will see renowned chefs including Jason Atherton, Theo Randall, Angela Hartnett, Mark Sergeant and Marianne Lumb all cook one-off Sunday lunches, followed by a meet and greet with guests. Chairperson Gizzi Erskine says “I am absolutely delighted to be the new chairperson of London Restaurant Festival. This is a festival that continues to thrill Londoners with its gastronomic delights, creating unforgettable events. Like many other food lovers, I am most excited about sampling the very best food London has to offer and discovering some wonderful new restaurants”. LRF Founder Simon Davis comments “LRF is about getting out and discovering as many restaurants as you can in a fun way and for all budgets. There’s an insatiable appetite in London for eating out and sharing that experience and LRF feeds it.” Tickets for the festival are available to the general public from TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.co.uk, LivingSocial www. livingsocial.com or Live Bookings www.bookatable.com/uk American Express Card members can purchase tickets for 2013 via www.ticketmaster.co.uk/americanexpress. For more information regarding the festival visit www.londonrestaurantfestival.com. SEPTEMBER2013 51

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CELEBRATE LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK MONDAY 7TH - SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2013 ook the week off work; London Cocktail Week – the biggest drinks festival in the UK - is back and will be basing its main hub in the beautiful Seven Dials area of Covent Garden for the second year. Get ready to shake, sip and party your way to a fantastic celebration of our capital’s unrivalled cocktail culture.

The roads leading from the central sundial monument will dedicate themselves to all things spirited and high-end luxury hotels, underground bars, retail spaces, hidden courtyards and exclusive members clubs will be buzzing with cocktail aficionados enjoying a mix of unique and classic drinks. Expect pop-up bars, tastings and masterclasses at your favourite Seven Dials stores and venues such as The Cambridge Satchel Company, Coco de Mer, Foxhall London, Superdry, Tatty Devine and Detroit from the likes of Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Belvedere Vodka, Monkey Shoulder Whisky and Carounn Gin. The Ketel One Hub, a specially created pop-up within Seven Dials, will

continue to be the wristband collection point during the week, and you can also get drinks-making tips from the experts and meet the London Cocktail Week team who can help you plan your time during the festival. From there, why not stop in at the London Cocktail Week Liquor Store to buy discounted cocktail kits and ingredients or visit the specially created, 300 capacity pop-up bar hosted by Time Out in the renowned Seven Dials Club – open all week with an extended license. Within the huge choice of boutiques in Seven Dials, spirits brands will be hosting informal, engaging training and sampling sessions and outside on the streets, expect some unusual installations popping up to serve sample cocktails – all for wristband wearers. To buy a wristband – log onto www.LondonCocktailWeek.com. Wristbands cost £10 and allow the wearer access to the huge amount of sampling, cocktail demonstrations as well as the Cocktail Tours.

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GORDON RAMSAY’S NEW LONDON BUSINESS VENTURE

Union Street Caffé, London SE1 SCHEDULED OPENING – END OF SEPTEMBER 2013 An ex exciting xciting citing g new rrestaurant estaurant and barr fr from rom om the G Gordon orrdon R Ramsay amsay ay G Gr Group, roup, is ready ready to be opened ope to the public ordon’s latest food establishment is in Borough, just south of the Thames, located on the corner of Union Street and Great Suffolk Street in Southwark, it’s a short walk from the famous market, London Bridge train station and The Shard. Neighbouring buildings include the Union Jack pub and the Union Theatre.

Designed by Russell Sage - who also created the interior of Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen - the space has been influenced by the local area of SE1. The cafe has been described as an ‘urban warehouse destination’ which will offer Mediterranean-influenced food with ingredients sourced from nearby Borough Market and directly from the continent. The food will be cooked in an open theatre-style kitchen so diners could watch the chefs in action. The images show a stylish warehouse-type interiorr, w with large windows, exposed brick walls and lots of open space complete with neutralcoloured furniture. The restaurant also featur es a swanky-looking bar area which is litter littered with red, mustard and olive-coloured chairs, tall lamps and and large paintings, where diners can enjoy their favourite tipple before sitting down to eat the Mediterranean-style cuisine. Among the 54

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dishes on the menu will be baked lobster with chili and marjoram; torn pasta with artichoke, pancetta, mint and ricotta; and veal carpaccio with lemon, anchovyy, olive and celery. The downstairs bar will serve classic Italian cocktails, including the Negroni, Bellini and Aperol Spritz. Announcing the venture back in February, Gordon enthused: ‘We’re really exxcited to b be opening Union Street Cafe in September’ We’ve been working on the new site, which is near Borough Market, for the past couple of years years and the amazing large warehouse space will offer quality Mediterraneaninfluenced food with a daily changing menu.’ Gordon continues: ‘It’s no secret that Borough Market is one of my favvourite places in London. It’s an area where people are really passionate about food and we’ve invested time in finding the right venue. It is an amazing space and we’re really excited about opening. Ther The e will be a real focus on the t most amazing produce, cooked in a simple Mediterranean style in a relaxed setting.’ The Gordon Ramsay Group compr com ises 25 restaurants round the world and boasts a total otal of nine Michelin stars. Union Union Street Strreet Cafe Cafe will open att 47-51 7-51 Great G Grreat Suffolk Suffolk Street, Strreett, London Lond SE1 0BS.

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ack in 2010 when the Audi A7 burst onto the UK market, the stunning new entrant to the top of the executive class created a whole new automotive market segment. e A7 had taken the opulent luxury of the A8, added hatchback practicality and successfully brought the two together into an elegant premium coupé silhouette design. ree years later and Essex Audi is delighted to welcome the last word in Audi Sportback excellence with the arrival of the Audi RS 7. Combining seductive curves with slingshot performance, this red-hot luxury 4-seater turns its twin-turbo V8 power into a sub-4 second 0-62 mph and 189 mph top speed capability. Despite these extraordinary performance figures, the RS 7 still manages to deliver “ordinary” economy figures, achieving 28.8 mpg in the EU combined test cycle. is is primarily the result of the new engine’s Cylinder On Demand (COD) system, which automatically shuts down half the model’s eight cylinders when the engine is under low to intermediate load. And when the model’s 560 PS and 700 Nm are required, the RS 7 instantly returns to its awesome 8–cylinder supercar status at the push of the accelerator pedal. With 20% aluminium construction for significant weight-saving and of course Audi’s famous quattro power delivery system, the RS 7 delivers exceptional ride refinement and high-speed cornering capability. Externally the new model displays its sporting pedigree with a rear diffuser and spoiler, elliptical exhaust tailpipes, matt titanium applications and exclusive exterior colours. Inside, the occupants are treated to a huge specification, subtly presented in the RS tradition with RS super-sports seating in the front and the latest Audi RS design feature throughout. is subtle and eminently practical supercar is open to order and for the fortunate few, deliveries can be expected later this year… For more information or to arrange a test drive in the Audi model of your choice, please contact your nearest Essex Audi Centre, details of which can be found at www.Essex-Audi.co.uk ■ 56

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ROAD TEST: Range Rover Sport THE LATEST SET OF WHEELS ARE TAKEN FOR A SPIN. THIS MONTH: RANGE ROVER SPORT. BY IAIN DOOLEY

or a company famous for producing utility 4x4s with a hint of ‘old money’ luxury, Land Rover’s move into the lifestyle end of the market - with the Evoque - has been nothing short of a lifealtering experience for the British brand. You name it, it’s skyrocketed: production numbers, brand awareness, sales, profits. Granted, the Evoque wasn’t the company’s first foray into the ‘lifestyle’ market, that honour fell to the first generation Range Rover Sport. That said, it shared more than few design cues with the equally chunky-looking Range Rover and Land Rover Discovery.

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technology in its cars continues with this more streamlined Sport. Lighter, more economical and offering a more engaging on-road driving experience than the car it replaces, alongside Land Rover’s long established off-road credentials, this new generation Sport also boasts more cabin space plus the option of a familyfriendly third row of seats. One other option worthy of note is the car’s high-low transfer gearbox. Reflecting its onroad and lifestyle bias, it’s not now a feature you can expect to see as standard on the Sport. Land Rover executives are, however, keen to stress that even without it, the Sport’s off-roading potential still easily exceeds the abilities of most drivers and the competition. Still, you can always tick the appropriate box for the full-fat experience if you need it.

And, just like with the latest Range Rover, the Sport adopts its maker’s next-gen Terrain Response system, which includes an auto mode clever enough to sense changes in terrain and change the engine, gearbox and suspension settings accordingly. Manual control remains and, despite the Sport’s streamlined looks and glossy celebrity endorsements, you’re only a few button presses away from being able to confidently scale mountains, wade through rivers or charge through power-sapping sand. The final piece in the Range Rover Sport’s performance jigsaw is the car’s engine line-up. For maximum wow factor there’s a 5.0-litre supercharged petrol motor that’s predictably destined to be most popular in places where petrol is cheap and owners are super-rich. For the rest of us, diesel will be the fuel of choice, with a high power 3.0-litre SDV6 variant

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boasting 292 horsepower and a lower power version for entry-level models producing a still useful 258 horsepower. V8 diesel power is also in the pipeline. On the road the high power six-cylinder diesel Sport is only trumped by the supercharged model in the way it sounds; the former is quiet and refined while the petrol experience is dominated by a Nascar exhaust note if that appeals. With an embarrassment of riches in both power and torque departments, the SDV6 Range Rover Sport is the consummate all-rounder. Ample low down torque is complimented by superb throttle sensitivity, making it ideal not just for inching over treacherous obstacles but also inching into supermarket car par spaces. The Sport excels at motorway journeys and spirited A-road sprints. Bodyroll is expertly kept in check and, despite the presence of aesthetically pleasing but large diameter wheels, ride comfort is also top notch. For a car destined to spend much of its time on the road, this should be music to any prospective owner’s ears. And as an owner you’ll also spend most of your time inside the Sport’s plush cabin. Land Rover’s minimalist approach with the latest Range Rover has extended to the Sport, and the lack of fuss and modest button count allows you to better appreciate the swathes of wood, leather and more contemporary trim that tastefully decorate the Sport’s interior. Factor in ample room fore and aft plus sound ergonomics for the driver, and it’s hard to fault an environment with a cabin ambience easily rivalling that of the best conventional luxury saloons. With all the usual safety and comfort equipment you’d expect to see at this price point, plus the Sport’s impressive driving dynamics and the cabin ambience, it’s clear that this second generation car has raised the bar in an already competitive market.

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CHISSICK ESTATES NEW CHIGWELL BRANCH OPEN FOR BUSINESS CHISSICK ESTATES are expanding with a new Branch opening in Chigwell. e new office is located at 157 Manor Road, Chigwell. e eye catching frontage is difficult to miss and we are already receiving requests for Valuations in the Chigwell and surrounding areas. e original Barkingside Office is a thriving busy Office which has built over the last seven years to claim an impressive market share of the local area. Janice Chissick, the Director of CHISSICK ESTATES and her hard working professional and supportive team have proved that success is possible even through difficult economic times. ‘Opening in Chigwell is a natural transition for us as our brand name is easily recognisable and well respected. We are already Selling, Renting and Managing in the Chigwell and Woodford areas and we are confident that we shall be successful in attracting even more new clients based on our reputation, recommendations and shear hard work.’ e Business certainly took off in the early days based on the confidence in and reputation of Janice. Now the CHISSICK ESTATES sign is part of the local landscape. e ethos of CHISSICK ESTATES is to provide a professional, personal service to all clients. Just getting the offer is not always enough. ere must be an experienced Agent making sure that the exchange and completion is achieved. WE NEVER GIVE UP! An exceptional Agent will work tirelessly with Solicitors and Mortgage Providers to make sure the move is accomplished.

Our Lettings and Management Department is extremely busy with new and existing Landlords coming on board. We make sure all prospective tenants are well qualiﬁed and give an excellent on-going service for the Management of properties. Opening the new Chigwell Branch now, at a time when the property market is very active and values are improving makes this new venture even more exciting. We look forward to oﬀering our very personalised, experienced and unique Estate Agency to an even wider area. Tel: 020 8500 5559 n

Janice Chissick the Director of Chissick Estates

TOMSWOOD ROAD CHIGWELL n n n n n n n n

DETACHED EXCELLENT PLOT 200’X60’ FOUR BEDROOMS TWO RECEPTIONS SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER UTILITY ROOM GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM IDEAL FOR DEVELOPMENT/EXTENDING

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BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER PROPERTY DETACHED FOUR BEDROOMS ENSUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM LANDSCAPED GARDENS NO ONWARD CHAIN

£1.5M FREEHOLD

£759,995 FREEHOLD

BRACKEN DRIVE CHIGWELL

CHIGWELL VILLAGE CHIGWELL

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ATTRACTIVE SEMI DETACHED BUNGALOW TWO BEDROOMS MODERN BATHROOM/WC MODERN FITTED KITCHEN GAS CENTRAL HEATING DOUBLE GLAZING OWN DRIVE WITH POTENTIAL

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£599,995 FREEHOLD

CHARMING LISTED COTTAGE HEART OF CHIGWELL MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES ATTRACTIVE REAR GARDEN MODERN KITCHEN MODERN BATHROOM GAS CENTRAL HEATING MUST BE VIEWED

GUIDE PRICE £325,000 - £350,000

TEL: 020 8500 5559 157 Manor road IG7 5QA property@janicechissick.co.uk www.chissickestates.co.uk

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INTERVIEW WITH NIKKI TSINDIDES OF MOORCROFT

ith quite a few long standing business’ having closed in the last few years, it’s refreshing to hear of a new business sprouting up, and even more refreshing when there is a woman at the helm. Life editor Faye Manning caught up with Nikki Tsindides owner of Moorcroft properties. FM It’s great to see more and more woman in business Do you think being a woman will help you succeed? NT Well I wouldn’t say being a woman will help me succeed, but I will say if you have a can do attitude it helps you cope with all the things the business can throw at you, and you know what they say about woman multitasking, that helps too! FM How long have you been in the estate agency business and how has it changed ? NT I’ve working in the property industry for 15 years, I have worked for Corporate companies and picked up the values of regular reporting, and keeping very up to date information, I’ve also worked at some independently owned companies, and I think until you have seen how both work you don’t get the best view. Once you have seen the pitfall and good things with both you can oﬀer the clients that you are selling homes for the best service. ..How has it changed wow its immense all the world over computers have changed so much however the one thing the computer can’t replace is personal service, experience and I genuinely want to help people move.

FM So you have been trading now over 9 months how is the market and how are things going for Moorcroft ? NT Its actually not bad at the moment, houses are selling, but it’s the same old story really some sellers are Nikki Tsindides unrealistic with their expectations of what they will sell for. Sadly some agents will play on this and over price a property to get the client to sign up with them, and then slowly but surely talk the client in to reducing the price, it’s the kind of thing that gives estate agents a bad name. My honest train of thought is be honest and realistic. So far it’s been paying oﬀ we have properties to sell and let from as far as Canary Wharf to West Essex, and some fabulous properties in Chigwell and Loughton, but you can always check our sales and lettings on right move or Zoopla. FM of course it’s all about getting your profile out to our reader s… NT I that case if you want to sell your property quickly professionally give me a call!!! FM Thanks for your time Nikki and good luck n

Sales Lettings Management 2 Oakwood Place Oakwood Hill Loughton 1G10 3EL 0208 5083322 07508 087570

stAPLfoRd PRICE: £1,995,000 Stunning detached property set in 3.5 acres. 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. With 5 reception rooms fully fitted kitchen and cellar. There is a large driveway, entry phone entry system and electric gated entrance.

www.moorcroftproperties.co.uk

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Delightful family residence Over three floors 4 bedrooms Cinema room/gym

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Loughton PRICE: £599,000 A beautiful property of high standard internally. Four/five bedrooms with an exceptional kitchen under floor heating German limestone flooring and granite work services by folding doors and an entertainment system. the property also boasts a spacious lounge, utility room and shower room.

BuCkhuRst hILL PRICE: £950PCm

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4 bedrooms Large garden Oﬀ street parking Quiet location

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1 bedroom Balcony Own Parking Sort after location

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