Life Magazines (Berkshire editions) August 2023

ISSUE 164 AUGUST 2023

Silent Pool Gin Celebrates Summer

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FROM THE EDITOR

Silent Pool Gin have launched their latest luxury brand collaboration - this time with Ettinger, the renowned British luxury fine leather goods manufacturer. Silent Pool Gin is the leading British ultrapremium gin which is all handcrafted at their distillery in the Surrey Hills.

This summer discover Painshill, the magical landscape garden in Cobham Surrey. 160 acres are full of things for the whole family to explore, including temples, woodlands, a lake and the famous Crystal Grotto.

Loseley House is situated in 1,400 acres of glorious rolling countryside, just 3 miles south of Guildford in Surrey. The joy of Loseley House is that so little has changed, for the current house is still fundamentally that built in the 16th century.

Summer is the perfect time to sit in the garden with a glass of your favourite wine from one of these local Surrey Vineyards. Albury Vineyard is the result of Nick Wenman’s passion for quality wine. Nick planted the vineyard in 2009 having retired from the IT industry to fulfil his dream of owning a vineyard.

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SUMMER OF PLAY AT POLESDEN LACEY

Play is on the calendar at Polesden Lacey. Join in at Crab Apple Orchard for active, creative and nature-inspired fun for the whole family. It’s all inspired by the Royal Couple’s honeymoon visit in 1923. Did you know that the King’s grandparents spent their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey? Follow in their footsteps and play tennis, create your own artistic masterpiece, or maybe crown yourselves Kings and Queens?

Poleseden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD

THE CALENDAR

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER

GODSTONE FARM’S HAY DOWN HOE DOWN

Howdy partner, there’ll be line dancing lessons – with the added bonus of learning British Sign Language while you’re at it! Join in the fun and learn to lasso like a pro with lasso lessons, as well as rustling up your best shot at Wiglet’s Ranch. Plus much much more!

Godstone Farm Limited, Tilburstow Hill Road, Surrey

RH9 8LX 10 & 31

AUGUST

WISLEY SUPPER CLUB

Join us at RHS Garden Wisley for a series of unforgettable al fresco after-hours dinners and tours with spectacular views of the garden. They are a celebration of culture and nature accompanied by delicious food. 6.30pm - 10.30pm.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Surrey GU23 6QB

1-3 SEPTEMBER

ART EXHIBITION

ANDREW RAFFERTY, SEAHENGE: A JOURNEY

Andrew’s accomplished photographic style creates distinctive and atmospheric pieces that draw the viewer into an encounter of landscape and place. Integral to this exhibition is the artist’s collaboration with the wellknown and published poet Kevin Crossley-Holland. The images are a response to a journey captured in poetry. Mostly they were taken along the “Icknield Way “and “Peddars Way” mostly in Norfolk. Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Surrey GU2 7UP

16 AUGUST

BUTTERFLIES 4-7 YEARS

Play butterfly themed games and go in search of butterflies around the park. Suitable for children aged 4-7 years. 10-11.30 am. £8.50 per child. Booking essential online at gattonpark.co.uk.

Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW

15 AUGUST

TRAILS AND TALES: WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD (AM OR PM)

Listen to the story of “What the Ladybird Heard” by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Another final craft can be completed in the cabin or taken away. Booking essential online at gattonpark.co.uk.

Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TW

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER

SUMMER OF PLAY AT HATCHLANDS PARK

Enjoy sea-themed fun and games at Hatchlands Park this summer, with a straw bale boat and maze in the walled garden. Get stuck in to Summer of Play activities on the lawn, including space hoppers, welly throwing, badminton, short tennis, football and sack races.

East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT

20 AUGUST

PRATSHAM GRANGE - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

5 acre garden overlooked by Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill. Features inc two ponds joined by cascading stream, extensive scented rose and blue hydrangea beds. Also, herbaceous borders, cutting flower garden and two white beds.

Pratsham Grange, Holmbury St Mary, Surrey RH5 6LZ

2 SEPTEMBER

PROMS IN THE PARK CHARITY CONCERT AT GODALMING BANDSTAND. Featuring Bourne Concert Band and Godalming Rock Choir. Early Saturday Evening Concert at 5pm in the open air at Godalming Bandstand in the beautiful Phillips Memorial Park by the River Wey. Free concert with voluntary Charity collection for Skillway. Bring your chairs and picnic. Close to town centre and rail station.

Godalming Bandstand by the Bowling Green in the Phillips Memorial Park by the River Wey at 5pm Surrey GU7 1HR

5-10 SEPTEMBER

WISLEY FLOWER SHOW

Browse and buy top quality plants; get expert advice from 50 specialist nurseries; explore colourful stands and choose favourites to plant at home. More than 20 trade stands provide fantastic shopping opportunities for any keen gardener that includes everything from pruning tools to garden art.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Surrey GU23 6QB

9 & 10 SEPTEMBER SURREY HILLS WOOD FAIR 2023

The Wood Fair is full of traditional rural charm celebrating all that is ‘Good about Wood’ in the outstanding beautiful Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is something for everyone with a strong focus on families and practical activities with lots for both adults and children to do from craft making to animal attractions.

Fish Pond Copse, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7DW

Silent Pool Gin have launched their latest luxury brand collaboration - this time with Ettinger, the renowned British luxury fine leather goods manufacturer. Silent Pool Gin is the leading British ultrapremium gin which is all handcrafted at their distillery in the Surrey Hills. Their partner in this collaboration was founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934, and the brand Ettinger has established a reputation as one of the finest leather goods manufacturers in Britain. The company is still family owned and now run by Gerry’s eldest son, Robert Ettinger. The wide range of luxury leather goods designed in London is still hand-crafted in its own factory in Walsall, near Birmingham, UK. From meeting at Walpole, the official sector body for UK luxury, Silent Pool Gin and Ettinger realised they had much in common as prestigious British luxury brands both with royal recognition who champion excellence in British craftsmanship internationally. They decided to collaborate to create the perfect luxury gift for gin lovers.

Inspired by the Silent Pool Gin signature colours, Ettinger has designed a stunning limited-edition leather cross body bag. With incredible attention to detail, it is embossed with the Silent Pool Gin botanical pattern all handcrafted in the UK in the smoothest Italian calf leather. The bespoke Luxury Leather Bag is sized to carry two Silent Pool Gin

Silent Pool Gin X Ettinger collaboration

G&T cans - included with your purchase - and features two removable sleeves to keep them snug. The G&T cans are a premium version with a double measure of Silent Pool Gin mixed with their bespoke Indian tonic, which has been created to complement Silent Pool Gin perfectly. Perfect for summer socialising at picnics, garden events and outdoor concerts. Aside from al fresco summer adventures, you can simply use this stunning design as a lightweight, streamlined cross body bag to carry your essentials for daytime, a night out, or travelling. It also features an internal card holder, a pocket on the back for your phone, an adjustable cross body strap with a stylish reverse in Jaffa, a soft ecru suede lining, and complimentary silver buckles and rivets.

THE DETAILS

The Silent Pool Gin X Ettinger luxury leather cross body bag is a limited edition and available via silentpooldistillers.com

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN AT PAINSHILL

This summer discover Painshill, the magical landscape garden in Cobham Surrey. 160 acres are full of things for the whole family to explore, including temples, woodlands, a lake and the famous Crystal Grotto.

The Painshill Art Trail, featuring pictures, paintings and engravings of the landscape, will be in place during the school holidays. Painshill was designed as a living painting in the 18th century and, since its inception, has inspired artists, photographers and filmmakers. Take a walk around the trail and discover all the images of the beautiful landscape. Perhaps you will even be inspired to create your own art work! Activity sheets will be available to pick up with some fun ideas for children to get involved.

FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 6 YEARS

Painshill’s Parent and Child Forest School offers big adventures for little people. Specifically aimed at pre-school children, and their accompanying adult, the sessions are jam packed full of sensory play, wildlife spotting and fun outdoor games. Every session finishes up in style with a special snack round the campfire. Morning or afternoon sessions are available on various dates during July and August.

On Saturday August 26, join Folksy Theatre in Painshill’s walled garden to see if you can help the poor Ugly Duckling find happiness. Bring along your picnics, folding chairs and friends and family, to enjoy this wonderful open-air, family musical based on the classic fairy tale.

FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 PLUS

Get ready for a summer of fun with Painshill’s Wild Summer Day Camps. These full days of adventure ensure children, aged 8 to 11, have an amazing outdoor experience where they can make friends, grow their confidence and learn new skills. Activities include den building, bush craft, pond dipping, animal tracking, willow weaving and more. Various dates are available over the school holidays. Introduce your family to Shakespeare this

summer with two evenings of innovative, accessible and exciting outdoor theatre. Folksy Theatre, known for using live music and puppetry, bring The Merry Wives of Windsor on Saturday July 29 and Four Forty Theatre perform their ‘Double Bill’ on Friday August 4. Four Forty have been delighting audiences up and down the country with their fast paced, in your face, hysterically funny productions. 4 actors will perform Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet in just 40 minutes!

All workshops, events and forest schools can be booked at painshill.co.uk

Summer at Loseley Park

Loseley House is situated in 1,400 acres of glorious rolling countryside, just 3 miles south of Guildford in Surrey. The joy of Loseley House is that so little has changed, for the current house is still fundamentally that built in the 16th century. True there have been minor internal alterations – and an entire wing was added in the 17th century and then lost – but to all intents the house you see now would still be familiar to its original occupants.

The story of Loseley Park begins with the purchase of the Manor of Loseley during the reign of Henry VII. As Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex the purchaser, Sir Christopher More, was a man of considerable influence and power, yet it was his son, Sir William More, also a direct ancestor of the current owner, who first began building work in earnest.

As was common, much of the stone was reclaimed from earlier buildings, in Loseley’s case from the Cistercian Abbey of Waverley ten miles away at Farnham where ruins can still be seen. That honey-coloured monastic stone was fortunate, for it lends Loseley House a peaceful, deep and mellow mood that can still be felt, particularly on summer evenings.

In the centuries that followed the fortunes of the More-Molyneux family waxed and waned. As in every ancient family, there were unfortunate marriages and political successes, times of influences and times when it seemed the family and the house might finally be parted.

Yet the link remains unbroken. The 500 year story of the More-Molyneux family and their home at Loseley Park House continues – and visitors will find it as fascinating and compelling as any in British history.

Comparable with gardens considered national treasures, the Walled Garden covers 2.5 acres and is divided into ‘rooms’ each with its own unique planting scheme and personality.

There’s the Rose garden with over one thousand bushes, the Flower Garden with its maze of pathways and hidden corners and the White Garden that contrasts spectacular, showy, blooms with lush yet subtle silver and grey foliage. Then there is the extensive Herb Garden, the Organic Vegetable Garden with its unusual varieties and, just outside the walls, the wildflower meadow – a haven of calm and tranquillity.

Loseley House Gardens are open to the public throughout August. loseleypark.co.uk

NO ORDINARY ART FAIR

Fresh: Art Fair returns to Ascot Racecourse in September. Co-founder Anthony Wardle tells us what to expect.

Fresh: is different. Unlike many art fairs, we host galleries rather than individual artists which means we show much more work by many more artists …a wider range of art than any other British fair. Our exhibitors are experts in their markets and are happy to answer questions and give advice.

We host 45 galleries showing original prints and paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics by 450 artists. Unlike other fairs, you’ll see everything from fresh young talent to serious players like

THE DETAILS

Fresh: Art Fair – Ascot Racecourse

22nd – 24th September 2023 Private View 5.30 – 9.00pm Thursday 21st September with free wine and first pick of the art Tickets from £8 online… Early Bird offers Free parking. Unlimited free returns. Under 16s go free. Everyone goes free on the Friday freshartfair.net

Hockney, Banksy, Matisse and Dali. You’ll see spectacular art from £50 to £30,000 or more, although most of it well within your budget. There will be artists demonstrating their work and answering your questions, and talks on art and interior design. More details on our website soon. We are the only art fair with a dedicated outdoor Sculpture Park showing around 25 amazing garden sculptures.

Because we’re called Fresh: we always invite exhibitors new to the Fair, with twelve new galleries to explore this time. Our visitors tell us they want choice and that is precisely what we give them.

Fresh: is for everyone from new art lovers to established collectors. The Grandstand at Ascot Racecourse is a spectacular venue. With free parking, licensed cafés, Talks, Artist Demos and an outdoor Sculpture Park, Fresh: really is the easiest way to browse and buy art.

Clockwise from top left: Nicoleta Costiuc: Kadip Gallery; Samantha McCubbin: The Art Agency; Hidden Gallery - Salvador Dali Le Téléphone; Melanie Cormack-Hicks: Paragon Gallery

FOR THE ENGLISH WINE ENTHUSIAST…

Summer is the perfect time to sit in the garden with a glass of your favourite wine from one of these local Surrey Vineyards.

ALBURY ORGANIC VINEYARD

Albury Vineyard is the result of Nick Wenman’s passion for quality wine. Nick planted the vineyard in 2009 having retired from the IT industry to fulfil his dream of owning a vineyard.

Nick believes that key to the success of the wines is the vineyard’s commitment to organic and biodynamic principles, together with excellent winemakers and his talented Estate Manager Alex, one of the few female vineyard managers in England.

Albury Vineyard is situated on the southern slopes of the North Downs in the beautiful Surrey Hills, just outside Guildford on the A25 towards Dorking. The vines are the traditional Champagne varietals of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, as well as some Seyval and Pinot Gris. They are committed to producing organic fruit without the use of chemicals such as herbicides and fungicides, and produce English wine of the highest quality; a still rosé and quality sparkling wines.

PAINSHILL

Painshill boasts a south-facing sloping vineyard from the top of which you can enjoy beautiful views across the North Downs. The grape varieties

include Pinot Noir, one of the varieties grown by Hamilton in the 18th century, as well as the modern varieties Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Grigio.

The vineyard was turned into a rockery by the Victorian owners and, when the Painshill Park Trust was formed, it was a series of large rock steps. The area was replanted by the Trust in the 1990s. Modern trellising is used everywhere apart form the last three vines, where the 18th century method of growing is demonstrated.

It now produces a yearly harvest. Painshill wine, an award winning sparkling white or rose is produced and sold in their shop.

HIGH CLANDON ESTATE VINEYARD

High Clandon Estate Vineyard was founded in 2004 by Sibylla and Bruce Tindale. The Vineyard lies high on the Surrey Hills, on the chalky limestone in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The chalky lime-stone is the same geological stratum as that of the Champagne region and the ideal geology for their English sparkling wine made in the champagne-style.

“Painshill boasts a south-facing sloping vineyard from the top of which you can enjoy beautiful views across the North Downs”

Albury Organic Vineyard

Painshill

Being chalky, forces the vines to struggle and yet counter-intuitively, magnificently enhances grape flavours.

The hills face South East which helps to capture and concentrate sunlight and ripen the grapes optimally, and also protects them from debilitating spring frosts. Their viticulture interventions with much hand-manicuring of the vines and grapes result in full –flavoured, ripe grapes. They are not interested in volume and focus solely on quality berries to produce their long-aged elegant vintage sparkling wines.

DENBIES WINE ESTATE

The Denbies Estate, based in Dorking, Surrey, has been family owned and run since 1984. Denbies vineyard was planted in 1986, and since then has become one of the largest wine producers in the UK. Denbies core business is agriculture and they are pleased to be able to offer visitors an insight into wine production in the UK. Denbies wine now competes on an international level, including multiple gold awards for sparkling wine production, the first ever gold for an English rose wine and most recently an international gold for Denbies Noble Harvest Dessert wine. Surrey Hills is a beautiful and while you are visiting do take

advantage of the surrounding areas, including 7 miles of public footpath which trail throughout the vineyard.

GREYFRIARS VINEYARD

Located on the sunny south facing chalk slopes of the Hog’s Back at Puttenham, just outside Guildford in Surrey, they are producing a range of spectacular English Sparkling and Still Wines reflecting the unique local soil conditions, climate, and heritage of the Surrey North Downs. The current Greyfriars Vineyard was originally set up in 1989 and was one of the first in England to plant the traditional Champagne grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier). 30 years later, in 2011, Mike and Hilary Wagstaff took over with the aim of expanding the vineyard to its current size of 40 acres and to produce stunning English Sparkling Wine, building a state-of-the-art winery complete with an underground chalk cave cellar to accommodate this growth.

The vineyards are predominantly planted with the three classic Champagne varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. However, they also have small plots of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc. The state-of-the-art tasting room was built over lockdown and opened in 2021. Passion throughout the winemaking and vineyard teams has led to a number of their wines gaining critical acclaim, winning a number of prizes in international competitions including the Decanter World Wine Awards.

“Denbies wine now competes on an international level, including multiple gold awards for sparkling wine production, the first ever gold for an English rose wine and most recently an international gold for Denbies Noble Harvest Dessert wine”

High Clandon

DIOR AUTUMN-WINTER 2023/2024 COLLECTION

Exclusive New Pop-up Stores at

HARRODS

From 4 - 27 August 2023

Monsieur Dior in the 1950s. Exalting the sacred ties that unite Dior and the French capital, the streets and monuments of the City of Light are traced on the floor and walls in a subtle interplay of shading and perspectives.

The emblematic Parisian locations – from Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, where the foundingcouturier spotted his lucky star, to 30 Avenue Montaigne, the House’s iconic address – also magnify the baroque Edwardian architecture of the facade: a large central panel is featured on the building and the windows display shelves filled with a multitude of books. A set of models are enhanced by the sketches that are veritable celebrations of poetic strolls. While trench coats are revisited, the home wear of the Dior Chez Moi capsule promises refined comfort.

In 1953, Christian Dior struck up a powerful, enduring relationship with Harrods. This story, which has continued to develop through outstanding collaborations, is enriched today by a new chapter.

In honour of the friendship forged with London’s epicentre of British elegance nearly seventy years ago, Dior is inaugurating a series of pop-up boutiques within the iconic department store. These disclose the Dior autumn-winter 2023-2024 Ready-to-Wear Collection thought up by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

Three exceptional spaces present the House’s different realms - from shoes to accessories, praising the strength, fragility and beauty of a femininity in perpetual motion. The first recreates the warm cocoon of a library dressed in the Plan de Paris motif inspired by a scarf designed by

The second, an ephemeral gift shop, invites shoppers to find the perfect present for their loved ones. Within this prestigious setting are items distinguished by floral details, such as the D-Bobby bob, silk twill shirts, Mitzah scarves and the Dior Book Tote with its delicate embroidery. A tribute to the art of giving that is so dear to Dior.

The final step is an enchanting cabinet of curiosities in which visitors can discover irresistible leather goods, glowing with chromatic nuances. Reflecting the virtuoso skills of the Ateliers, variations of the Lady Dior and Lady D-Joy appear in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours.

A marvellous event combining the bold innovation and classic heritage of the two Houses, linked more than ever by a quest for excellence in the name of dreams and magic. dior.com harrods.com

“In honour of the friendship forged with London’s epicentre of British elegance nearly seventy years ago, Dior is inaugurating a series of pop-up boutiques within the iconic department store.”

RETREAT TO THE WILD

Live in the sunshine, swim in the ocean and drink in the wild air, all from your own private retreat. Introducing The Stables.

Waterside Holiday Group is celebrating 60 years of South Coast holiday parks, by launching a one of a kind luxury holiday home development in Weymouth.

Hidden away at Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa, in an exclusive gated development, The Stables offers a unique fusion of wilderness and luxury to holiday home owners.

Offering a selection of 31 luxury lodges, surrounded by unrivalled landscaping and coastal scenery.

The development is home to seven different specifications of lodges, each boasting a combination of modern luxury and stylish comfort.

Nestled between the rolling hills of the Dorset countryside and sitting just moments away from the ocean, The Stables is designed to bring you closer to nature as often as you need throughout the year.

This unique development has a variety of finance options available, guaranteed letting income for 2024 and site fees included in the price.* Holiday home ownership has never looked better.

We’d love for you to experience The Stables for yourself by visiting us for an Exclusive Viewing. You will get a chance to experience the owner lifestyle at Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa, as well as meet with our Ownership Team to receive a personalised tour of suitable holiday lodges. We are also hosting open days, with welcome fizz throughout August. It’s time to unlock coastal luxury and find your ideal home away from home.

THE DETAILS

Begin your holiday home ownership journey with Waterside Holiday Group today. Visit us at watersidesales.co.uk/ stables-openday or speak to us today on 01305 836 836.

*Prices correct at time of going to print. Full details can be found at watersidesales.co.uk/guaranteedlettings

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL

26 - 28 August 2023

Treat yourself to delicious food and drink with unforgettable entertainment, this August Bank Holiday.

The hugely popular Hampton Court Palace Food Festival will be returning this August Bank Holiday, giving visitors the opportunity to sample some delectable treats within the palace’s stunning formal gardens.

This year, the Hampton Court Palace Food Festival welcomes more producers and brands than ever before. The grand Tudor Palace will become home to a host of delicious food at

visitors’ fingertips, from tempting treats and devilishly, delicious street food, to authentic local fare and international cuisine alike.

Expect a unique Nordic food experience from Scandilicious’ Authentic Scandinavian food truck; plant-based and hand crafted, vegan cheeses from UKs first plant based cheesemongers La Fauxmagerie, award-winning tipples courtesy of Hampton Court Gin, drawing on the Palace’s 500 years of history – and so much more.

Visitors can immerse themseves in Bone Idyll’s Drinks Masterclasses where they can mix up delicious cocktails and learn how to taste hand crafted spirits and discover their new favourite! See what Lexus has in store, as they support the Food Festival once again this year off the back of a collaboration with the UK’s first sake brewery, Kanpai London, in 2021. Stop by for a taste of the Basque Country for a mouth-watering slice of authentic, creamy cheesecake from La Maritxu, or transport your taste buds to a seaside oasis with freshly shucked Oysters from Rossmore Oysters. The bandstand will pump out toe-tapping tunes all weekend courtesy of fan-favourites the Polka Dots and the Estrellas. There will be fun

“The grand Tudor palace will become home to a host of delicious food at visitors’ fingertips, from tempting treats and devilishly, delicious street food, to authentic local fare and international cuisine alike”

for the kids too with face painting to transform them into a beautiful butterfly or their favourite superhero. Plus, hop on Shire horse carriage rides and experience a slice of royal life or fuel your families’ competitive spirit with a brilliant selection of vintage games before unwinding in the summer sunshine. They’ll take you on a trip down memory lane and provide plenty of amusement too!

Once appetites have been satisfied, visitors are invited to explore the hallways of Hampton Court Palace, the former home of one of history’s most notorious foodies, King Henry VIII! Here, visitors can walk through the Great Hall where the famous king once dined and entertained his guests, then pay a visit to his Kitchens to take in sights and smells transporting them right back to the 1500s. After wandering around the Palace, getting lost in hundreds of years of history, visitors can explore the magnificent grounds – including the world’s

oldest puzzle maze, the fun-filled Magic Garden, and the largest grape vine in the world! Hampton Court Palace admission tickets include free entry to the Food Festival, while Historic Royal Palaces members can enjoy free entry across the sites throughout the year. Find out more and book now at hrpfestivals.com

“This year, the Hampton Court Palace Food Festival welcomes more producers and brands than ever before”

Showrooms: 80-82 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DL Tel: 01932 856850 | whw.co.uk

WESTMINSTER SECURITY How to hire a Bodyguard

Hiring a bodyguard can be a daunting task, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. However, it is easier than you might think, though caution is necessary to avoid rogue companies. Westminster Security provides us with expert guidance on hiring bodyguards:

The first step is to determine your specific needs and personal requirements. There are thousands of close protection companies in the UK, so obtaining quotes from various relevant companies is essential. While recommendations from trusted sources can be helpful, conducting your own research and due diligence is vital.

A reputable close protection company will expect you to ask many questions, they too will ask many probing questions to understand your requirements, concerns, threat, and risk profile. They will also carry out basic due diligence on you to assess your suitability as a client.

To hire a bodyguard, start by researching online. Use relevant search terms and focus on the top three organic results after the paid adverts, as they are likely the most relevant and reputable. Be wary of fancy websites with luxury stock images and outlandish claims and make a shortlist of companies that appear professional.

Dig deeper into the shortlisted companies by checking their online reviews and social media profiles. Look out for fake reviews and scrutinise the claims made on their websites. Verify the background and experience of company directors on LinkedIn and cross-reference this with Companies House records.

Once you have narrowed down your list, contact the remaining companies to gauge their professionalism and responsiveness. During the

THE DETAILS

Professionals in protection. Always on Guard. For more information visit westminstersecurity.co.uk or call 0207 123 4544

conversation, ask pertinent questions, such as the background and experience of their staff, whether they are accredited and insured, their process for hiring a bodyguard, contract terms, security screening and vetting of bodyguards, costs, additional fees, and notice required for deployment.

Following this comprehensive procedure will increase the likelihood of hiring a reliable, professional bodyguard from a competent, accountable organisation, backed by relevant licenses, and insurance to provide personal protection services.

Westminster Security are headquartered in central London and provide private security and investigation services throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond.

THE ICECREAM PROJECT – THE SEQUEL

By Anya Hindmarch. Until 27th August 2023

With sleek silver freezers packed full of ice cream pots, the Ice Cream Project in Chelsea is a minimalist temple to the joy of ice cream and sorbet, with a twist – the household names inspiring their ice creams are typically found in the pantry rather than the freezer. All hand made in small batches in Devon, each original recipe is created with the very best ingredients. Each flavour is available by the scoop or in 500ml tubs to take away.

This summer’s line-up brings more delights to tease and tickle your tastebuds!

THE FLAVOUR LINE-UP

Ambrosia Rice Pudding: Creamy and delicious, laced with the original Devon rice pudding

Birds Eye Petits Pois: Smooth and refreshing with the natural sweetness of specially selected peas

Blue Dragon Original Sweet Chilli: Rich, creamy vanilla with the sticky sweet tang of chilli and a touch of heat

Branston: Mellow cheddar cheese with the ‘chunky, crunchy bite’ of Branston

Heinz Tomato Ketchup: The unmistakable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes with the perfect combination of sweet, salty and tangy flavours

Kellogg’s Coco Pops: Milk chocolate with the crunch of chocolate flavoured toasted rice

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies: Rich creamy milk with toasted rice

Kikkoman Soy Sauce: Toasted sesame laced with umami-rich naturally brewed soy sauce

Kp Original Salted Peanuts: The great taste and crunch of KP salted peanuts with the rich, roasted flavour of peanut butter

Maldon Salt: Rich dark chocolate elevated with Maldon sea salt flakes and dark chocolate shavings

Mcvitie’s Digestives: Blended with the ‘classic sweet and salty crunch’ of the original digestive biscuit

Tiptree Lemon Curd: Deep and creamy with the distinctive sweet and tart zing of finest Sicilian lemon curd

Ribena: The unmistakably delicious taste of juicy blackcurrants, bursting with berryness

Warburtons Crumpets: Packed full with melt-inyour-mouth toasted crumpet and notes of butter Get set to try the new flavours in any combination you dare!

THE DETAILS

For more details visit anyahindmarch.com/pages/theice-cream-project

The Icecream Project, 11 Pont Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 9EJ

Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 12pm – 5pm

Please be prepared for queues at peak times

JUMEIRAH AL NASEEM ‘Luxury Arabic Opulence’

The stunning hotel’s design can be described as “Luxury Arabic Opulence”, with simple touches such as gold and marble floors, show stopping sand filled globes are recessed into the corridor walls with a stunning wall-length canvas of galloping horses in a beautiful piercing royal blue.

You will find the most professional staff are at hand in abundance. From my first greeting I received at check-in and throughout my stay was something I had never experienced before.

With 435 rooms and suites, this is the largest hotel within the Madinat and perfectly located facing the world renowned Burj Al Arab.

Lush gardens edge the sandy beach, providing pockets of privacy and peacefulness. The rooms and suites are open and spacious, accented with Arabian touches delivering a strong sense of place. From the balconies and extended terraces, there are spectacular views of the sea, the resort’s landscaped gardens, swimming pools and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

ROCKFISH: Delight in Mediterranean dining like never before in this beach front restaurant with a menu matched by stunning vistas of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

BLIND TIGER: With a concept following the narrative of ‘Flavours of the Jungle’, delight in a complete calibre of set menus anchored with a signature cocktail list.

SUMMERSALT: Discover the luxurious beach club with the most mesmerising views of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Savour delectable fusion cuisine, expert mixology and a live DJ by the stunning lounge pool.

THE PALMERY: Gaze upon the beautiful views from the open terraces as you enjoy a global menu that celebrates Arabian influence on world cuisine.

AL MANDHAR LOUNGE: Be it a sophisticated afternoon tea, eclectic international

“Gaze upon the beautiful views from the open terraces as you enjoy a global menu that celebrates Arabian influence on world cuisine”

bites or sumptuous array of pastries, this ambient lounge has it all.

KAYTO: A stunning rooftop dining spot offering Peruvian Nikkei, signature cocktails and shisha in a vibrant and captivating setting.

SUGARMASH: A hub of Polynesian cuisine, this vibrant pool eatery serves everything from exotic cocktails to delicious ceviches.

KALSA POOL BAR: The ideal place for tempting flatbreads, Sicilian pizzas and a host of trendy healthy bites.

JUMEIRAH AL NASEEM OFFER

Exceptional Jumeirah Escapes

Plan your next beachside retreat with Jumeirah’s unbeatable offers

Unwind moments from the beach, indulge in world-class dining and reconnect with loved ones on your next stay. Offer is valid for stays up until 24 December 2023.

Our Exceptional Jumeirah Escapes Offer includes:

• Up to 25% off our Jumeirah Flexible Rate when staying three nights or more

• Jumeirah One members can enjoy exclusive Member-only savings

• USD 200 per stay resort credit (for Suite bookings) and exclusive Summersalt Beach Club access when staying in a suite

• Access to our private temperature-controlled pools

• Unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™

• Use of wellness facilities at Talise Spa and Talise Fitness

• Access to KiDS at Jumeirah Al Naseem

• 30 complimentary minutes at Talise Spa with every 60-minute treatment

• Daily breakfast when booking Jumeirah Escapes with Breakfast

• Daily breakfast, and lunch or dinner when booking Jumeirah Escapes with Half Board

• Complimentary wi-fi to share your special moments

• Collect exclusive Jumeirah One Points when you book direct through Jumeirah jumeirah.com

Making a Splash in Sandbanks

Introducing MOONRAKER De Antonio Yacht D42 - A 42ft luxury powerboat based in Sandbanks and the only one of its kind in UK.

Moonraker certainly is one of the most eyecatching boats not only in Poole Harbour but in the U.K. and is available for charter for the first time this Summer, exclusively through The Boat Club. If you want the wow factor, then look no further.

Designed and manufactured in Barcelona, Spain by De Antonio Yachts. The internationally renowned boat manufactures boast some of the most futuristic and progressive designs on the market, using the most advanced technologies in terms of their design, engineering, and construction. Over the last decade De Antonio Yachts features, and contemporary designs have caused a notorious impact in the boat industry, making them one of the leaders in the day boat market. Winning numerous design and manufacturing awards within the industry.

Moonraker is a superb day boat, ideal for entertaining up to 12 guests. Boasting an open plan layout and spectacular walk-around design.

MOONRAKER SPECIFICATION

Guests cruising accommodation: 12 guests & 2 crew.

The De Antonio D42 is a 12.10 meter open yacht with 2 guests cabins and a draft of 0.60 meters which can reach speeds of up to 49 Knots.

Summer Charter Rates

– From £3,600 p/day

Winter Charter Rates

– From £3,600 p/day Captain, crew, fuel and insurance included.

For further information and to fully discover the world of Moonraker Yacht charter contact The Boat Club. E:chris@theboatclub.com

T: 01202 724 912

W: theboatclub.com

The large sundecks,

area, and

layouts, allowing you to enjoy every inch of the boat. The sleek design features, exterior wet bar and retractable sun pad ensures major wow factor too.

Inspired by the James Bond film, Moonraker is more than just her namesake, she embodies the 007 lifestyle– stylish, sexy, cool, romantic and action packed. Your luxury charter with Moonraker can be whatever you want it to be. The boats open plan design suits cosy family days, exciting trips with friends, to memorable occasions with valued clients, whatever the occasion celebrate it in style and make amazing memories.

Moonraker is the ultimate in luxury, from the moment you step on board your dedicated and professional Captain and crew will be on hand to ensure the highest, most personalised and seamless service, that your time on board is safe, and your experience is everything you dreamed of and more. This one-of-a-kind experience is ready and waiting for you.

Proudly managed by The Boat Club, the private members powerboat and lifestyle club is based in Poole Harbour and is the exclusive distributer of De Antonio Yachts in the UK. The clubs specialist charter division will tailor your Moonraker charter experience to meet your requirements, working with you to create the ultimate day.

Enjoy all the unique and memorable benefits of a luxury day boat without ever needing to own your own one.

sunken bow lounge

the convertible centre seats zone offers 3 different

V&A presents the UK’s first dedicated exhibition

GABRIELLE CHANEL: Fashion Manifesto

paved the way for a new elegance and continues to influence the way women dress today.

Highlights will include one of the earliest surviving Chanel garments from 1916; original costumes designed by Chanel for the Ballets

Russes production of Le Train Bleu in 1924; outfits created for Hollywood stars Lauren Bacall and Marlene Dietrich; an early example of Chanel’s ground-breaking evening trousers and ensembles from Chanel’s final collection of 1971.

Chanel designed first and foremost for herself.

The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, charts the evolution of her iconic design style and the establishment of the House of CHANEL - from the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the showing of her final collection in 1971.

Featuring over 200 looks seen together for the first time, as well as accessories, perfumes and jewellery, the exhibition will explore Chanel’s pioneering approach to fashion design, which

The Sainsbury Gallery, 16 September 2023 – 25 February 2024

“Towards A New Elegance offers an introduction to the beginning of Gabrielle Chanel’s career as a milliner, opening her first boutique in Paris in 1910”

By creating clothes fit for an independent and active lifestyle, she anticipated the needs and wants of the modern woman. The exhibition will explore Chanel’s innovative approach to fabric, silhouette and construction, and will examine how she drafted a new framework for fashion in the twentieth century. Showcasing a stunning array of some of Chanel’s most notable designs from her sixty years in fashion, the exhibition analyses her professional career, the emergence and the development of her style, and her contribution to the history of fashion.

Through ten themed sections, Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto will showcase the exquisite skill and innovation from the founder of the House of CHANEL: Towards A New Elegance offers an introduction to the beginning of Gabrielle Chanel’s career as a milliner, opening her first boutique in Paris in 1910. This section outlines how the success of this business enabled her expansion into clothing and will feature one of the earliest surviving Chanel garments, characterised by minimalism and precision – laying the foundations of her design principles.

The Emergence of a Style focuses on how Chanel developed an immediately identifiable signature style in the 1920s and 1930s. With clean lines, fluid materials and a simplistic colour palette, her understated designs were radical in their practicality yet displayed a refined elegance. This section also includes Chanel’s British influences and business ventures, and her creations worn on the theatre stage and silver screen.

The Invisible Accessory showcases the creation and impact of Gabrielle Chanel’s debut perfume No.5 which became the world’s bestselling fragrance. Chanel made No.5 the signature of her fashion house. This section will also explore the launch of Chanel’s range of make-up in 1924 and skincare in 1927.

Luxury and Line focuses on how Chanel’s eveningwear demonstrated a refined mix of inventiveness and classicism which subtly accentuated the female form- harmonising proportions and materials to create garments which expressed elegance, freedom and simplicity. This section will also look at “Bijoux de Diamants”, her first and only 1932 collection of fine jewellery commissioned by the International

THE DETAILS

Tickets start from £24, with concessions £16.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit vam.ac.uk/chanel

Twitter: @Chanel @V_and_A

Instagram: @Chanel @vamuseum

Facebook: @Chanel @victoriaandalbertmuseum

Diamond Corporation of London.

Closing the House will outline the impact of the outbreak of war in 1939 on her personal and professional life. The exhibition will continue with Chanel’s official Return to Fashion on 5 February 1954, featuring the signature hallmarks that she had so successfully introduced during the 1920s and 1930s.

The Suit will spotlight the defining garment of Gabrielle Chanel’s post-war contribution to fashion, with over fifty ensembles on display. A declaration of her vision of modern femininity, the Chanel suit combined ease and comfort with simplicity and style. Described by Vogue in 1964 as “the world’s prettiest uniform,” the Chanel suit, which has since become a timeless classic, remains a staple reference for fashion today.

Chanel Codes will focus on how accessories were fundamental to Chanel’s conception of a harmonious silhouette. They reflected her pragmatic vision of fashion and provided recognisable codes which underlined the unity of her style. Since the 1950s, the Chanel 2.55 handbag and two-tone slingback shoes have become two of the most enduring accessories in the world of fashion.

Into the Evening showcases eveningwear as an important part of Chanel’s couture collections in the latter part of her career. From the late 1950s onwards, she adapted her suits to include a range to be worn into the evening. These cocktail suits followed the same form as her day suits, realised in a plethora of richly decorative fabrics such as gold and silver lamés, textured weaves and intricately patterned silks.

A Chanel Hallmark will explore this essential part of Gabrielle Chanel’s distinct style. Rejecting the conventions of fine jewels, Chanel gave costume jewellery a new status. From the early 1920s, Chanel’s boutiques offered a dazzling range of costume jewellery to wear with her sleek fashionable garments.

Timeless Allure – the exhibition finale –celebrates the evening dress as Chanel’s exercise in style. She proposed a relaxed version of the formal dress that was both discreet and refined. This section will showcase that right up until her final collection of Spring-Summer 1971.

Gabrielle Chanel reinterpreted, updated and perfected her rules and principles, continuously refining her quintessential style.

London’s Free

‘Summer By The River’ Festival

Until 1 September 2023

Regarded as London’s largest free outdoor festival, Summer By the River has taken the city by storm, captivating audiences with its array of exhilarating events. Ditch the hustle and bustle of the capital, with bliss just a deep breath away. Lose yourself in new experiences, reconnect with old friends and feed your curiosity or your appetite.

Running until 1st September, this year’s festival brings riverside retreat vibes to the banks of the Thames over three locations – The Scoop, Hay’s Galleria and The Pier.

Live at The Scoop: offers a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up events all summer long. From family favourites to this year’s box office hits, bringing the best of the silver screen to The Scoop every Tuesday evening. Top Gun: Maverick, Elvis, Matilda and more will have you gasping, laughing and singing along while the sun sets over the Thames.

Fresh Summer Sounds: Thursday night is new music night at The Scoop, showcasing the hottest up-and-coming talent, including blistering lineups presented by Jess Iszatt from BBC Music Introducing in London.

Refresh and Unwind. Take time out for a little R&R at one of the pop-up bars this summer. Overlooking the Thames with stunning views of the City, the Riverside Terrace and Riverside

Pavilion are serving up the hottest food and drink in town. Foodies have a chance to tingle those taste buds with the newest sensations to hit the capital.

Morph’s Epic Art Adventure: For the kids amongst us, embark on a one-of-a-kind and complimentary public art trail showcasing 56 magnificent giant Morph sculptures placed strategically at renowned locations.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, planning the perfect date or just looking for somewhere to sit and watch the world roll by, their bars with live DJ sets offer the ideal backdrop for your summer. Prepare to eat, drink and enjoy this free timeless pop-up festival nestled next to London’s iconic Tower Bridge, looking across to the Tower Of London.

Summer By The River is the perfect setting to take in London’s iconic skyline. londonbridgecity.co.uk/events

“Live at The Scoop: offers a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up events”

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

– Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best –

IMAGE: WIMBLEDON FASHION LOOKS

FASHION & BEAUTY

ALL TIED UP

Made in London by an allfemale atelier, the Chloe Top is a real head turner. Crafted from pure 19 momme silk satin, the corset-like tie effect at the waist provides gentle support under the bust, which can be adjusted for your best fit. issoir.com

STUNNING IN SILK

Close your eyes and imagine this...You’re getting ready for the party of the century. You’ve got your hair styled to perfection, your makeup is flawless, and you’re wearing the outfit of your dreams. But there’s something missing, something that will take your look to the next level. Suddenly, you remember your luxurious scarf, crafted from the most exquisite materials and designed by the most talented artisans. You drape it around your neck, and voila! You’re ready to turn heads and drop jaws. justevelondonbeauty.com

MARKET FRESH

The French Market Basket from Bohemia is a simple handwoven palm leaf basket with natural sisal cord handle. Available in 3 sizes, mini, small and medium, there is a basket to suit all your needs. bohemiadesign.co.uk

A CLOSE SHAVE

These luxurious 3-piece shaving sets from Edwin Jagger include a Mach 3 razor, pure badger shaving brush and matching stand. annabeljames.co.uk

TASTE OF MOROCCO

Women’s Moroccan Leather Babouche Basic Slippers in Vintage Pink are a classic pair of slippers in soft pink-coloured leather. Handmade using traditional techniques by skilled leather artisans in our workshop just outside of Marrakech, Bohemia’s basic babouche slippers offer a modern twist on a classic slipper. bohemiadesign.co.uk

Storigraphic is an independent design studio and sustainable-brand, creating award-winning recyclable paperware, homeware and accessories to boldly transform the everyday. All products are plastic-free and sustainably made in the UK, with 5% of sales profit donated to homelessness charity, Crisis UK, and a portion of each sale allocated to planting a young native tree across the world.

Storigraphic has just launched its first selection of limited edition shopper tote bags utilising patterns and prints from their design collections: Boho Green, Grafico, Sessions and Seventies Series. The statement bags are sustainably produced in the UK, made from strong cotton and washable; perfect for shopping, travel or everyday use. All Storigraphic products are produced in the UK, plastic-free and sustainably produced. View the full range at storigraphic.com

New Line of Shopper Tote Bags Just Launched

INTEGRATIVE WELLBEING THERAPIST – ATIFA BALDING

Passionate about supporting others to find success in self-care

Ati is passionate about helping others find success in self-care. She supports people from all stages of life with their wellbeing, to help them make connections with their mind and body to find balance through The Sensory Journey.

She draws from her experience and expertise in the following fields to run The Sensory Journey and HypnoTouch.

An integrative psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor, also a mindfulness coach, yoga, and meditation teacher. Ati is an advanced EFT (tapping) therapist and offers Vietnamese facial reflexology.

She is trained in EMDR and NLP practices and is also a creative youth mindfulness coach. As an Eco therapist she also offers ‘Chai & Wander’ sessions (these are walk & talk sessions) and is a qualified gentle release and EnerQi practitioner which uses the model of traditional Chinese medicine as its foundation to promote facial rejuvenation.

Offering Hypnotouch which is a combination of restorative touch therapy with Hypnosis to deeply soothe the nervous system, she also uses colour and sound to add to the therapeutic journey.

“I don’t believe that one size fits all which is why I offer packages and different elements for each person that I support. I work with stress release, confidence, self-esteem and nervous system support. I also support the menopause journey. I have worked in several schools and corporates in London & Surrey and I have a wonderful client base in London & New York. I offer 1-2-1, groups, schools and corporate work”.

You can find out more here: Website: www.surreyhillswellness.co.uk | Ig @surreyhillswellness

E atifabalding@gmail.com | M 07832 190224

Hester Barnes photography

SUMMER BAG TRENDS

Here’s how to make a fashion statement with your hardest working accessory.

By Sam Wyle-Harris.

Is there an item in your wardrobe that gets more love and attention than your handbag? We carry them everywhere; they hold our key essentials, prized possessions, you name it… and one is never enough. Much more than an accessory, a handbag is at the heart of how we dress for the day, evening, dinner date, summer social, beach escape or wedding party. Here’s our pick of the pieces to see you through all of the above, and stand out from the crowd…

Crochet shopper

A throwback to the 70s, crochet is cool again and fashionable folk have taken to the shopper which lends itself perfectly to festival fashion. Hook one in neutral and it will go with all your printed sundresses; or for the boho aesthetic, tassel hems, fringing and maxi skirts.

Woven

One to weave into your summer wardrobe, the woven leather bag has been reimagined in raffia or rattan – offset with golden hardware and chain detail to take you from day to evening. Or fashioned in a summery solid for a pop of colour. Think designer refresh to polish off any outfit, especially a sharp tailored white jacket or linen cargo trousers.

Beach bag

A holiday essential, one of the reasons we favour canvas or fabric over a beach basket is you can pack it flat. Especially if you’re flying with a budget airline who expect you to bung everything into your suitcase or carry-on, without considering the consequences of straw or wicker snagging your smalls!

Envelope clutch

With wedding season in full swing, it’s time to

usher in a clutch… so you can have a glass of fizz in one hand, canapé in the other, and tuck your handheld under your arm. This time round, blush is the new nude and most envelopes come with a dainty detachable strap so versatile and voguish.

Smart Shoulder

Some may say it’s the summer of the shoulder, but this classic never goes out of style. Far more chic than the crossbody which bunches up your clothes and sits heavy on your hips, the shoulder strap hangs neatly on your side and nothing gets ruffled up. When it comes to the finer details, a metal charm lends panache… otherwise look for a bright to elevate your outfit.

Pink power

Surely there hasn’t been a more eagerly anticipated movie than Barbie – and if you love Barbie, you need a bubblegum pink handbag. Fact not fiction. The go-to colour this summer, the Barbiecore craze has a cult following with all things pink, from pastel to fuchsia… especially a cute one in patent or pearl detail.

NEXT CREAM CROCHET BEADED TOTE BAG

EXT CLUTCH BAG WITH CROSS-BODY CHAIN IN NUDE

L K BENNETT LAYLA PINK CORAL SUEDE ENVELOPE CLUTCH

RADLEY HARRIET STREET MEDIUM ZIP AROUND CROSS-BODY IN CERISE

TED BAKER JAYNINA FAUX LEATHER AND RATTAN GRAB BAG ECRU/ WHITE, JOHN LEWIS

With over 20 years experience in non surgical cosmetic medicine, Peter specialises in minimally invasive facial anti ageing treatments.

ESHER’S BEST KEPT SECRET

At the Cosmetic Doctors Company, the results and reputations speak for themselves. Most of their clients come to them either through professional recommendation or word of mouth endorsement. Offering both established and the latest treatments: this balance helps them to help you make safe and effective choices.

THEY OFFER: -

Wrinkle reducing and skin smoothing injections: A highly effective way to reduce forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet.

HA Dermal Fillers: A highly effective way of restoring facial sagging and volume loss. Fillers are particularly effective at improving smoker’s lines around the mouth. Images in the media of hugely plumped lips and cheeks have given HA fillers an undeservedly poor reputation. When used appropriately the result will be subtle and natural-looking. It will definitely not look like you have had fillers.

Profhilo: Increasingly popular skin rejuvenating injections designed to improve skin hydration, stimulate the production if collagen and elastin

thus improving skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Facial Peels: Returning a healthy glow to a dull looking complexion; revitalising sun damaged skin, improving fine lines, wrinkles and uneven tone are all part of the chemical peel’s appeal.

Dermaroller: May improve the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, and acne scarring.

Hand rejuvenation: Mesotherapy (a non-invasive non-surgical technique) in combination with hyaluronic acid reverses the appearance of ageing. Hyperhydrosis: Significantly reduces excessive underarm sweating. Advanced skincare: Scientifically proven strategies for skin; including anti-ageing and long term skin health.

Cosmetic Surgery procedures include:

• Breast Enlargement

• Breast Mastopexy (uplift)

• Breast Reduction

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

• Liposuction

• Body contouring

• Skin lesion and Mole removal

Helen is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospital and she consults privately from her rooms in Esher.

THE DETAILS

The Cosmetic Doctors Company 6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NP Telephone 01372 890 890

cosdocs.co.uk

Dr. Peter Forrester MBBS FRCA

Ms. Helen McEvoy MSc MA MBBChir FRCS (Plast)

For fashion fans, Wimbledon is all about celebrity spectator style.

Famous faces always dress to impress when attending the iconic tennis tournament – and this year was no exception.

A slew of royals, athletes, actors, music legends and a few national treasures were spotted in the stands at SW19.

These are the best-dressed celebs from Wimbledon 2023…

Princess of Wales: Nodding to the traditional ‘Wimbledon whites’ rule (players must adhere to a strict all-white dress code on court), the Princess of Wales donned a mint green and white Balmain blazer with a white pleated skirt and court heels.

Wimbledon fashion looks

The Queen: Also tapping into the white theme, the Queen wore a pleated midi dress by Fiona Clare with beige suede heels and handbag.

David Beckham: A long-time regular in the royal box, David Beckham always looks dapper when visiting Centre Court. The former footballer wore a brown double-breasted blazer and tie with a striped shirt and off-white trousers.

Emma Corrin: The Crown star Emma Corrin, known for their

Celebs served up winning outfits at the iconic tournament. By Katie Wright.

androgynous style, chose a summery cream short suit with a white shirt and beige tie from Polo Ralph Lauren.

Alexa Chung: Fashion icon Alexa Chung opted for a laidback look, teaming a utility shirt and blue jeans with a purple cable knit sweater slung around her shoulders. The presenter elevated her outfit with black patent peep-toe wedges and a cool suede mini bag.

Tom Hiddleston: Actor Tom Hiddleston matched with his mother Diana in a dark blue ensemble. The Loki star wore a midnight blue suit and navy tie with Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Sienna Miller: Always nailing summer style, whether at Glastonbury or Wimbledon, actor Sienna Miller donned a vintage-style sky blue and white pinstripe two-piece and carried a navy woven bag.

Princess Beatrice: Sitting in the royal box for the semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik

Sinner, Princess Beatrice wore a blush pink shirtdress and carried a trendy woven clutch bag.

: Baking legend Dame Mary Berry, 88, chose a pretty aqua blue floral dress accessorised with a beaded necklace and

George Russell: Fresh from the British Grand Prix, Formula 1 driver George Russell was pictured in the royal box with girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt. The Mercedes driver chose a cream double-breasted suit with a blue shirt and navy tie for the occasion.

Jourdan Dunn: British model Jourdan Dunn opted for a sunny colour palette, teaming a pastel yellow cable knit jumper with a floaty silk skirt.

“Dame Mary Berry, 88, chose a pretty aqua blue floral dress”

THE CARLTON TOWER JUMEIRAH’S LUXURIOUS AND PRESTIGOUS FITNESS CLUB & SPA, THE PEAK, PARTNERS WITH GROWN ALCHEMIST

TREATMENTS

Regenerator Facial

(50/60 mins)

Decelerate signs of ageing with this total skin reboot. Potent Triple-Weight Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides 3 + 8 are used to encourage collagen production and improve firmness. These actives are combined with specific application techniques and tools, including lymphatic drainage, LED and cryotherapy for instant results. This customised treatment is based your skin concerns, such as; loss of plumpness, uneven tone and texture, fine lines, and wrinkles. Price: £190 for 60 minutes

Body Release Massage

(60/90 mins)

The Peak Fitness Club & Spa at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, is delighted to launch a new partnership with GROWN ALCHEMIST, offering its guests and members the brand’s new Regenerator Facial and Body Release Massage.

Offering guests something a little different, the GROWN ALCHEMIST treatment menu has been carefully crafted to address the impacts of urban living and busy, modern lifestyles, working in synergy with our skin’s unique biology to help repair natural functions, decelerate signs of ageing and restore radiance. Each treatment involves a combination of signature techniques, including; neurolymphatic stimulation, an anti-pollution mist infusion and cryotherapy.

“Partnering with The Peak Fitness Club & Spa, where its primary focus is the health and wellness of its members, aligns perfectly with GROWN ALCHEMIST, as our treatments help create the optimal conditions for skin to thrive. So centrally located, The Peak is truly stunning and incredibly unique - we’re very excited to continue to showcase the brand to their members.”– Harrison Gregory, GROWN ALCHEMIST General Manager, UK + EMEA.

Do you just feel...off? Release and rebalance with this full-body massage. Neurolymphatic reflex pressure points help stimulate the lymphatic system, and myofascial trigger points release key muscle groups. Firm pressure creates space within the body, helping improve posture and flexibility, as well as supporting gut health through abdominal and foot work. Detoxification is encouraged throughout this treatment, so you leave lighter and more balanced. Price: £145 for 60 minutes | £205 for 90 minutes

The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, On Cadogan Place, London, SW1X 9PY +44 (0)20 7235 1234 jumeirah.com grownalchemist.com

“Each treatment involves a combination of signature techniques, including; neurolymphatic stimulation, an antipollution mist infusion and cryotherapy”

FIT TO FLY: GP shares advice for staying healthy in the air

Your out of office is on, your bags are packed and you’re ready for a well earned holiday! The last thing you want is to arrive at your destination feeling groggy and sick.

The flight is all part of the adventure, but can take its toll on the body – from an increased risk of catching air-borne diseases to Deep Vein Thrombosis. To help passengers stay healthy at 30,000 feet, Dr Hagar El-Habti, a GP at King Edward VII’s Hospital highlights possible flight risks and how to mitigate them, including diet tips, yawning and swapping contacts for glasses.

1. Practice mindfulness

Some people can suffer with quite intense

anxiety before and during a flight, also known as aerophobia. This can be due to fear of heights, being in an enclosed space or fear of accidents. Practice mindful activities such as listening to your favourite podcast or reading a book which can help take your mind of the fear. If you find your anxiety is impacting on your day-to-day life, you may need to discuss further options with your doctor, and which can vary from therapy to antianxiety medicines.

2. Yawn during take-off and landing

During take-off and landing, the air pressure inside the cabin changes dramatically, and the pressure in your inner ear tries to quickly re-calibrate to match this. Sometimes this will be signalled by your ears

Dr Hagar El-Habti, a GP at King Edward VII’s Hospital

popping. To help avoid this, try swallowing or yawning as you take off and land. This will open the eustachian tube in your inner ear – which controls pressure – and should makes the process less uncomfortable.

3.

Eat light before you fly

Similarly, the change in air pressure can have a gastrointestinal effect, whereby you become more bloated or feel pressure in your stomach. Try and plan ahead before you fly and avoid having too big a meal before you take off, eating small meals whilst on board, and steer clear of pulses or legumes known to cause gas.

MORE INFORMATION

King Edward VII’s Hospital has same day GP Appointments for all your needs.

For more information, contact: Mon- Fri 0203 930 1392 or visit kingedwardvii.co.uk

– usually in the legs – which can cause potentially life-threatening clotting. It’s important to try and get up and stretch your legs, even if it’s just walking from one end of the aisle to the other. You could also opt for a seat with extra leg room –particularly if you’re in the group at increased risk of DVT i.e., those who have recently had surgery, are pregnant, obese or have cancer – as this will allow you to do simple leg stretches and keep the circulation flowing. Also, ensuring you are well hydrated will help prevent the risk of a DVT as well and wearing compression stockings.

4.

Stay hydrated and swap contact lenses for glasses

Aeroplane cabins have very low humidity levels meaning there isn’t much moisture in the air that you’re breathing. This can lead to your throat, eyes and nose feeling dry and itchy. To combat this, make sure you take a refillable water bottle and fill it up after you go through security. If you usually wear contact lenses, swap for glasses, to prevent further discomfort to your eyes, and consider taking nasal drops on-board.

5. Wear compression stockings

Immobility increases the risk of feet swelling due to blood pooling in your legs, as the lack of activity mean blood circulation slows. Depending on the duration of your flight and co-morbidities some people may be at increased risk. To help minimise the risk of this, keep moving the legs and feet regularly, get up and walk around a bit and wear compression stockings that can be purchased from most pharmacies.

6. Stretch your legs

Lack of movement, and not having enough leg room to stretch, can increase the likelihood of developing a DVT. This occurs when being immobile leads to a lack of blood flow in the veins

The Kensington Wing

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.

THE DETAILS

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.

HOME & PROPERTY

– Keep it local for everything house and home –

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INTERIORS

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Bring some contemporary flavour to your bedside table with our Verla table lamp. The abstract style of the Verla features a terracotta body paired with a natural cylinder-shaped linen shade. The Verla table lamp creates a relaxing glow reminiscent of warm holiday destinations with that organic linen shade and warm terracotta base. The Verla Table Lamp is designed by our Cult Design Team for a chic versatile piece. cultfurniture.com

GORGEOUS GREEN

The Hjerte range is packed with character, heritage and a warm timeless feel, with timber effect shaker doors to create a kitchen fit for any home. Its name comes from the Danish for ‘heart’. smilekitchens.com

PRETTY IN PINK

Let your home blossom and bloom, with the Bloom sofa collection. And become your sanctuary, a place to unwind and disconnect from chaotic surroundings. With a wide range of fabric options available, each piece features fibre foam seat interiors as standard and the option of oak or mahogany effect feet to complete your furniture. scs.co.uk

SLEEK STORAGE

This TV Stand suitable for TVs up to 55” would be a fantastic addition to any home. Complete with cable management accommodation and various storage areas, both interior and visible, this tv stand would be the perfect TV stand to have in any living space. outandout.com

Inspired by the Louis XV style, this chest of drawers is a symbol of refinement par excellence. Styled in your living room or bedroom, this signature chest of drawers will bring a touch of femininity to your interior thanks to its chic and timeless Toile de Jouy patterning.

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CHAPLINS TURNS 30

This year luxury furniture retailer Chaplins is celebrating its pearlescent anniversary with a proud over-the-shoulder peek at its past.

James helped to establish a new era of interior design that reached the leafier suburbs of the UK and introduced a wave of avant-garde interiors. All while cultivating multiple central London venues with which to receive his star-studded clientele.

FROM FATHER TO SON

In 2005, this ideology was imbued upon Simon Chaplin as he took the helm from his father and prepared to pioneer a new era of expansion whilst maintaining the core values that his father had instilled in him and the entire companydedication to the highest level of service.

Key to this was the opening of the Chaplins Trade department, operating out of Chelsea Harbour, lifting the load from interior designers and architects with the ambition to tackle huge,

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Established in 1993 by James Chaplin, the original Chaplins furniture showroom was both a sophisticated spectacle and a surprise to all who visited. James introduced new brands to the UK market, discovering designers and showcasing pieces that would soon become classics. Not constrained only to London,

“The flagship Chaplins store becomes a onestop-shop housing the biggest names in European design”

multi-brand projects. With a team of experts at their side handling hundreds of suppliers, their renders became a reality, and their skills were spent on the passion of the project instead of being buried in bureaucracy.

With the explosion of online retail, it was clear that clients’ shopping journeys were beginning in their homes rather than Chaplins’. It was time to offer a website as unique, inspiring, and insightful as their in-store experience would be. Chaplins took its interior specialists’ advice to an online journal to offer trends and tips, filled an online catalogue with the best design has to offer, and extended customer care through the screen. Simon’s vision of creating an omnichannel business had been realised, with every touchpoint connecting Chaplins’ clients with an expert.

UNDER ONE ROOF

The flagship Chaplins store becomes a one-stopshop housing the biggest names in European design, a dedicated trade department, and in-house interior planning services. The 25,000

sq ft emporium has allowed Chaplins’ space to continue growing and thriving at a time when the physical presence of luxury retailers is becoming increasingly scarce. It remains, proudly, one of the few spaces of its size, hosting a compendium of design.

For Chaplins, home is at the heart of all they do, and their Hatch End headquarters is home not only to designer showpieces but to a family. It isn’t solely the Chaplins family line that has generated generations of interior specialists though, Simon is just one of the many second-generation Chaplins team members merged under one roof.

“Good design creates relationships — between people, perspectives and place. But when done well, it can also tell a story about what we value or who we’d like to become. In a world with increasingly finite resources, we think there’s something to be said for buying once and buying well. For investing in things that bring you delight. And that can be passed on and loved by future generations.” -

Simon Chaplin

In celebration of Chaplins’ 30th anniversary, a number of exclusive designs from their longstanding partners including Ligne Roset and B&B Italia will be displayed throughout the year. chaplins.co.uk

ALEXANDER JAMES INTERIORS

One of the leading interior design houses in the UK, Alexander James Interiors believes the world deserves design without boundaries, welcoming everyone but not dictating to anyone. With one of the largest teams of top interior designers under one roof, they can provide full end-to-end support, more choice for clients and an individual designer from their eclectic team to suit each taste. For a carefully considered creative design that is seamlessly seen through, they welcome you to share your vision and unlock limitless possibilities.

PRIVATE RESIDENCES

For all private residential projects, whether they are classical super-prime properties or modern apartments, we will provide a dedicated designer who delivers a level of service and attention to detail that is second to none, from the start to the finish of the project. From specifying the specific bespoke requirements for a single modern room to the interior architecture for an entire luxury private property, we deliver seamlessly to every client.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & SPECIFICATION

Our specialist, in-house team of Interior

Architects & Designers work on both new build and renovation projects. With our experience in creating stunning home interiors, we know how to make the best use of space, and how to create ideal room layouts. We produce plans and technical specifications that are precise to every detail, including lighting, joinery, kitchen and bathroom concepts, flooring, and internal finishes as well as liaison and design coordination with specialist subcontractors all focusing on accurate budgeting and exact construction.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE:

‘Shop the Look’ by Alexander James Interiors was created to provide luxurious interior pieces, furniture or gifts to enhance any space. Designed by our award-winning Interior Design team, all our ‘looks’ have been directly taken from some of our most prestigious high-end private or show home schemes. Whether you are looking for a bedroom layout or living room accessories, ‘Shop the Look’ by Alexander James Interiors, is here to provide all the inspiration you need in one easy-tonavigate website. Designed to make your consumer experience more enjoyable, our ‘Shop the Look’ website categorises each room by theme in order to make your purchasing decision more seamless. To find out more please contact; Email: enquiries@aji.co.uk Website: AJI.co.uk and shopthelookbyaji.co.uk Instagram: @alexanderjamesinteirors

“We will provide a dedicated designer who delivers a level of service and attention to detail that is second to none”

Claire Totman Designs Ltd is a Surrey based architecture, design and project coordination studio

Claire Totman Designs offers a range of different services from architectural design and planning permissions to interior fit out and project coordination..

“We pride ourselves in only taking on projects which would benefit from our design led expertise and ones we feel passionate about. Our core process is to enhance the home occupiers’ experience of the property we work on, to make the most of light and flow and maximise flexibility

in spaces, and take into consideration the experience of the occupiers as they live and travel through the property, and ensure the occupiers feel comfortable within their surroundings and the house feels intuitive. We focus as much on the materiality of the building both externally and internally.”

Established in 2016, Claire Totman Designs specialises in high-end design for private residential clients and developers ranging from design focussed extensions, major renovations and new build homes.

“I will never tire of breathing new life into a property and seeing my designs come to life. There is something so magical

about taking a client on the journey from beginning to end. From the initial concept and gaining planning permission, to designing the interior fit out and project managing the build.”

The team at Claire Totman Designs work very closely with each client to provide a highly personable, friendly and adaptable service, building strong ongoing relationships where they often work with clients on multiple projects.

Claire is heavily involved with all designs and is supported by a strong team who take each project through from conception to completion.

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WHAT WE DO: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • PLANNING PERMISSIONS • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EXTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS

• CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS • TENDER PACKAGES

2D FLOORPLANS & ELEVATIONS • INTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS • WINDOWS AND DOORS SPECIFICATION

KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN • BESPOKE JOINERY DESIGN • PHONE CONSULTATIONS

Frustrated with your home internet? Orbi Mesh WiFi System is the solution.

Gary Newson, Regional Director for UK and Ireland at NETGEAR

WiFi has become a fundamental part of life, whether for leisure or work. WiFi and internet are so closely related that many people don’t make the distinction between them. But you depend on your internet service provider’s router to supply WiFi, and you may be disappointed with the signal strength. Especially if you have a larger home, or a garden which extends some distance from your house.

Are you relying on the lagging router from your current internet provider to get strong WiFi everywhere? Have you tried Wireless repeaters, but were dissatisfied with results?

Fortunately, WiFi Mesh systems are the solution to spread stronger signals throughout your home and garden. Unlike WiFi repeaters, which only extend your main router’s signal, Mesh systems create a new, boosted wireless network across your entire home.

Mesh systems give you the ability to fully enjoy the internet speeds you have subscribed for thanks to a WiFi up to ten times faster! They are usually based on 2 or more units, which create a single, reliable WiFi network, expandable with additional satellites. Connected devices are handed off seamlessly to the unit with the strongest signal, making Mesh WiFi ideal for large homes and businesses with WiFi “dead spots”.

For today’s needs as well as tomorrow’s, we recommend premium WiFi, meaning products which are easy to install and use and which offer the speeds and capacity to support your family’s evolving needs. Premium WiFi upgrades your

home, opening new possibilities, and elevating the things you already love. Imagine your hobby, favourite activity, anything you’re passionate about, taken to the next level with high-speed WiFi.

NETGEAR’s Orbi WiFi 6E Mesh Systems bring unparalleled performance based on cutting edge, patented technology. On top of that, the units are elegant enough to fit unobtrusively into your décor and secure enough to automatically shield your family from external threats such as hackers and identity thieves.

NETGEAR Orbi 960 series Mesh System: Nocompromise, best-in-class performance, capacity and range

The Orbi RBKE963 Mesh system features best-in-class, lightning-fast WiFi Internet access to homes of up to 7,500 square feet, with packages available for further coverage of up to 15,500 sq. ft. The Orbi 960 is also available in stylish white or black designs, making it a welcome addition to any home, and with up to 200 devices even the most demanding smart homes are covered.

If you’re tired of weak WiFi signals and slow internet speeds, consider a WiFi Mesh System like NETGEAR’s Orbi 960 series. You’ll enjoy lightning-fast, wall-to-wall WiFi access, seamless network operation, and the ability to expand coverage as needed. Shop online for the white or black edition today.

Learn more at netgear.com/uk/bestwifi

“Mesh systems give you the ability to fully enjoy the internet speeds you have subscribed for thanks to a WiFi up to ten times faster!”

CHOOSING THE PERFECT GARDEN FURNITURE WITH BRIDGMAN

It’s crucial to invest in the perfect garden furniture, as the right pieces can elevate an alfresco design scheme to unimagined heights. With a range of materials to choose from, including rope, rattan and even fully waterproof outdoor fabrics, it can be difficult to know which pieces will best suit your space.

Francesca Hadland, Styling Expert for luxury British furniture-makers Bridgman, shares her top tips on how to choose the right design materials for your garden.

ROPE

Rope furniture is a relatively new material for garden furniture. Bringing a natural infusion to outdoor spaces, this versatile material will suit a range of schemes. Benefitting from a powder-coated aluminium or steel frame, our rope furniture ensures absolute rust-resistance and year-round protection. Designed with contemporary elegance in mind, our exclusive Cannes collection combines Taupe UV resistant rope with a tight handwoven design. Ensuring sumptuous comfort, the taupe cushions pair perfectly with on-trend hues of orange, coral and wicker accents for long, lazy afternoons basking in the sunshine.

RATTAN

More durable than its natural counterpart, synthetic rattan is the most popular material for garden furniture. UV-resistant and woven around rustproof powder-coated aluminium frames, our rattan furniture can be left out in the sun without worrying about damage. Incredibly easy to clean, simply wipe down with a cloth and warm soapy water to keep your rattan pieces looking their best. We always recommend opting for a full round rattan weave over half round for unmatched comfort and premium style. The tightness of a furniture’s rattan weave can also indicate its quality, with a loose, unstable weave suggesting that the product will not last.

OUTDOOR FABRICS

High-quality outdoor fabrics can be expensive, as they need to be rugged enough to withstand the elements whilst maintain their appearance. Our Ascot and Fully Waterproof Cushions are

THE DETAILS

Visit bridgman.co.uk or head to Bridgman’s beautiful Walton-On-Thames Showroom to speak to one of their furniture experts and see their award-winning home and garden furniture for yourself.

upholstered in a solution-dyed acrylic - the same fabric used on luxury yachts – this is spun into a yarn and woven to create a soft and luxurious all-weather material. Breathable and quick-drying, with fade-resistance for even the sunniest days, waterproofing to withstand the rainy months, and stain-resistance so that you can relax without worrying about the occasional spill.

NEW AW23 ECO wallpaper collection

Drawing inspiration from the fiercest queen of all, Mother Nature, this collection celebrates our delicate ecosystems, natural beauty and the charming creatures that call planet Earth home. Expect a collection full of Divine Savages’ trademark humour and attention to detail. These 5 new wallpapers, 4 of which are printed on eco-paper, are £150 a roll and each will be available from divinesavages.com from October 2023.

Introducing REWILDING - the brand new wallpaper collection from British design house Divine Savages.

With the weather now changing for the better the time has come to venture outdoors and enjoy the Sun.

Long Live Summer! In fact, anytime…

manufacturers without ever being bettered. We still also offer the best and longest warranties in the industry giving you peace of mind and never having to disturb your garden design again unless you want to! Our rigorous attention to detail and sustainably produced models offer everyone a customised choice to truly make a structure your own. Via our network of “Ambassadors” we cover all local areas with personalised service including design, installation and after service and showrooms available to view the products.

Since the pandemic, many people have come to realise and appreciate the benefits that their garden has to offer and we have come to embrace the space with far more enthusiasm than before. But many have not realised that this space has far more to offer for much longer during the year.

“Bioclimatic Pergolas” are now one of the “must have” garden items for entertainment and relaxation. A place to be sociable or single they offer so many opportunities to be outside for ALL of the year instead of the couple of months offered by other less enclosed options. Coupled with comfortable outdoor furniture and possibly an outdoor kitchen they are the place to be with family and friends. By also incorporating our garden accessory range, external sun protection (so vital to saving homes over-heating) and decorative façade options, Renson can truly transform your inside/outside lifestyle this season and for years to come knowing our pergolas can be used 365 days of the year!

Renson offers the largest family of styles and accessory options and are truly flattered that their original design has been copied by so many other

THE DETAILS

If you would like more information or details of your nearest Ambassador then please contact me or log in to our website renson.net where you will find our immersive configurator that will allow you to design your piece of Heaven without obligation.

THE PERFECT CANOPY PARTNER… ALL YEAR ROUND

The Renson canopy collection of louvered, retractable and fixed roofs give you countless options to embrace the complete outdoor living lifestyle. Contact us now to explore all the possibilities to enjoy Summer and beyond!

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OUTDOOR LIVING

SPLASH OF COLOUR

RELAXING AL FRESCO

The Cuckooland Hampstead Garden Natural Rattan Large Armchair and Coffee Table Set was made for sharing! With enough room for four of your family and friends to relax. You’ll all get to enjoy the plush showerproof cushions, cocooning arms and supportive angles while you have a well overdue catchup... Paired with metal frames, hairpin leg details, a poly-rattan weave and tempered glass top - you’ll be sharing memories around this durable and stylish garden furniture set for many summers to come! cuckooland.com

PICNIC PERFECT

The Daro name represents superior quality handmade furniture, innovative design and friendly customer service. Celebrating 50 years of cane and rattan furniture design and production in 2023, dedicated to the innovation and development of the UK market. We love this gorgeous outdoor rug. daro-cane.co.uk

TOP OF THE TABLE

The ideal Table Top Grill for an intimate dinner with your favourite person! While your food is cooking over low heat on the handy Table Top Grill, you can be truly present in the moment and savour the small grilled delicacies directly at the table.

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This deck chair can add fun, colour and style to your home or garden. Easy to fold and easy to store, your new deckchairs are just what you need for funky summer seating. They are made from FSC certified beech wood, which gives them that classic, British seaside authenticity. Designs are printed onto a thick and durable yet very comfortable canvas fabric. boldcottage.com

A LITTLE BIRDIE

A hand designed beautiful outdoor cushion 43cm x 43cm and new for 2023 to feature in the 2024 outdoor collection. Available to purchase online via Daro. These outdoor cushions and water resistant but also suitable for indoor use too. daro-cane.co.uk

Outdoor Statement Seating

away the brighter days, an elegant day bed is the epitome of stylish lounging. A soft taupe woven faux rope back rest wraps around the head of the metal bed frame giving it a modern country look.

Introducing mid-century clean lines to your outdoor space. The warm tone and tactile finish of the acacia wood frame coupled with the generous dimension of the design delivers a premium look and ample comfort for long summer days. Sumptuous soft-toned cushions and a tall slender side table complete the set, which can be arranged in a variety of ways to suit your space.

Crafted from soft grey faux wicker woven on a strong aluminium frame, our Palermo Daybed is a stylish and comfortable place to while away sunny afternoons.

Perfect for bringing an indoor feel to your outdoor space and wonderfully comfortable for two to sit, our cocoon shaped outdoor beanbag in blush will make a fabulous addition to your garden or terrace. Designed to support you as you lounge together, our seat has a showerproof, fade-resistant cover and double-stitched seams for durability.

For when heading into the garden needs to feel as good as a holiday, a perfectly placed statement seat creates a hotel style sanctuary, whether you have a small city space, a balcony or a large family garden.

The perfect platform from which to idle

Inspired by our best-selling Indoor Outdoor Hanging Chair, this double version is perfectly proportioned for sharing. Each chair features a study grey metal frame, faux wicker seat and sumptuous cream tie-on headrest and seat cushions. coxandcox.co.uk

“Inspired by our bestselling Indoor Outdoor Hanging Chair, this double version is perfectly proportioned for sharing”

INSPIRED BY INDIA A modern British block printer

Molly Mahon is a British block printer and textile designer who marries the traditional craft of Indian block printing with a modern English aesthetic. When Molly first visited Jaipur to further her education in the craft, she was blown away by the sheer joy of the incredible craftsmanship she found. From that very first moment India became a huge source of inspiration to Mollythe architecture & buildings, the decoration & patterns, and the rich, joyful bold colours. Her life and work is now firmly intertwined with Jaipur.

“I never tire of lifting the block and seeing the impression that has been left, the slight imperfections. There is something special about block printing that has stood the test of time. To me it brings the fabric alive and this is exactly what it does to our homes.”

With her love of home always in her mind, Molly designs pieces to enhance interiors and create charming, joyful spaces.

Molly runs her business with her husband Rollo, their children & dog Bramble who are all very much involved.

Molly is determined to play a part in keeping the craft of block printing alive and is extremely proud that she is now printing over 4000 metres a month in her studio in Rajasthan. This would be possible in a day, printed digitally on a machine in the UK, but a piece of hand block printed cloth holds a depth like no other.

mollymahon.com

Northern Exposure: Add warmth to north facing rooms

Designing a scheme for a northfacing room brings with it a unique challenge, according to the experts at eco paint specialists Victory Colours.

The light in a north facing space has a much higher proportion of blue light compared to warmer south facing rooms, casting a blue tint in interior spaces. Embracing limited natural light can make a space feel colder and darker.

Here Victoria Yardley, Managing Director of Victory Colours, shares her top tips for creating a warming, welcoming colour scheme.

1. Avoid Blues & Greys

Light in a north facing room can be limited therefore, opting for lighter and warmer shades will enhance your space, creating a more inviting feel.

2. Warm It Up

Warmer shades and hues have the capability to infuse warmth whilst adding a cosy touch, helping to compensate for any cooler light that enters the room. Creamy whites, subtle yellows or a blush pink could be the way to go.

3. Stay Grounded

Earthy and neutral colour palettes can provide a sense of grounding and warmth to a space. Tones such as muted browns, soft terracottas and warm taupes can create a welcoming and comfortable feel amongst the surroundings.

4. Go Eco

When selecting the colour that is right for you, quality eco paints will ensure a stylish and sustainable solution. These high quality ecofriendly paints not only enhance your space but will also allow you to entirely transform your room.

The Victory Colours’ paint collection has been produced with the environment at the fore and are virtually free of all toxins and VOCs. Victory Colours’ matt emulsion is priced at £44.95 for 2.5-litres. It is available now from victorycolours.co.uk

“Quality eco paints will ensure a stylish and sustainable solution”

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BRINGING THE SPIRIT OF SUMMER INTO YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN

It’s time to infuse the spirit of summer into every corner of your home. And what better place to start than the heart of your home – the kitchen! By incorporating refreshing decor and embracing design elements inspired by the season, you can create a vibrant and inviting space that celebrates the joyous essence of summer. We will explore various i deas to bring summer into your kitchen design, from colourful accents to light-filled spaces, all aimed at transforming your kitchen into a summer kitchen.

Embrace Bright and Fresh Colours

One of the simplest ways to infuse summer into your kitchen is by incorporating bright and fresh colours into your design scheme. Opt for a bright colour palette inspired by summer. You can take inspiration from the coast with blues and greens

or mix pastel colours to brighten your space. Consider painting the walls or cabinets in these vibrant colours to create an instant visual impact. Or you can introduce pops of colour through accessories like kitchen towels, vibrant dishware, or fresh flowers on the countertop for a more subtle approach.

Let There Be Light

Summer is synonymous with natural light and the feeling of openness. Large windows are a great way to maximise the light entering your kitchen and this can be helped by keeping windows clear of heavy curtains or blinds. If privacy is a concern, consider sheer or light-coloured curtains that allow sunlight to filter through while maintaining a sense of openness. Additionally, strategically placed mirrors can help bounce light around the room and create an illusion of a larger, brighter space.

can be helped by keeping windows clear of heavy curtains or blinds”

“Summer is synonymous with natural light and the feeling of openness. Large windows are a great way to maximise the light entering your kitchen and this

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Bring in Nature

What better way to embrace summer than by bringing a touch of nature into your kitchen?

Incorporate indoor plants, fresh herbs on your windowsill or bunches of flowers on the countertop to add a lively and organic element to the space. Consider installing a vertical herb garden or a hanging plant display to make a bold statement. Plants infuse your kitchen with a summery vibe, purify the air, and create a soothing, natural ambience that helps bring the outside in.

Incorporate Natural Materials

To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, incorporate natural materials into your kitchen design. Opt for incorporating sustainable materials like bamboo or wood to add a natural look. You can enhance this look further with wicker or rattan elements like chairs, stools, baskets, or pendant lamp shades. These natural textures will evoke a sense of outdoor living, capturing the essence of summer within your kitchen.

Playful Patterns and Prints

Inject a sense of playfulness and energy into your kitchen by introducing vibrant patterns and prints. Consider adding colourful mosaic tiles as a splashback, featuring a tropical or floral motif. Opt for cheerful and patterned kitchen linens, such as striped or gingham dish towels and tablecloths. These lively patterns will create a joyful atmosphere and transport you to a summer paradise every time you step into your kitchen.

Open Shelving and Display

Swap out a section of upper cabinets with open shelves to create an open and inviting atmosphere. Choose sturdy and visually appealing shelves that complement the overall design of your kitchen. Arrange an array of colourful plates, bowls, or glassware on the shelves, creating a stunning focal point that catches the eye. The vibrant hues and interesting patterns will infuse your kitchen with a delightful summer vibe. By incorporating these decor and design ideas, you can effortlessly bring the spirit of summer into your kitchen. From bright colours and natural materials to playful patterns and light-filled spaces, every element works together to create a refreshing and inviting atmosphere. Let your kitchen become a sanctuary where you can enjoy the summer vibes year-round, and make lasting memories with family and friends. Embrace the season and let your kitchen radiate the essence of summer. geminiworktops.com

“Swap out a section of upper cabinets with open shelves to create an open and inviting atmosphere. Choose sturdy and visually appealing shelves that complement the overall design of your kitchen”

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