Life Magazines (Hertfordshire editions) January 2017

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scape to the gorgeous country house hotel, Down Hall on the Hertfordshire/ Essex border. Dating back to 1322, the impressive mansion has been home to artists, Lords and Baronets who’ve all influenced the flamboyant Italianate style.

Saying ‘I Do’ at Laura Ashley The Manor is a unique experience. A stunning timbered country house set amongst pretty woodland, featuring spectacular views across London’s skyline could not be more idyllic.

The Premier Wedding Fair at Knebworth House and Barns promises to be a unique wedding fair unlike any other held at Knebworth offering the rare opportunity to view the inside of Knebworth House, whilst listening to some wonderful live musicians.

It’s cold, we’re back to work and the festive season is far behind us – January is the most depressing month of the year, but thanks to Busaba that’s all about to change. Chillies are well-known to release happiness-inducing hormones so those who are feeling particularly down can dive straight into fiery chilli prawn stir-fry, Songkhla red curry or vibrant ginger beef stir fry.

Two of the UK’s most esteemed restaurateurs, Chris and Jeff Galvin, have just launched their first venture in the Home Counties at the impressive Centurion Club. Just opened, Galvin at Centurion Club will showcase the classic cuisine and timeless dining experience for which the brothers are renowned.

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The Little Hadham Antiques Fair The Little Hadham Antiques Fair is an established fair of quality antiques, so head down there for a browse or to pick up something unique. Runs from 9.30am-4pm, admission £1, with refreshments and hot meals being available Signposted off the A120 between Puckeridge & Bishop’s Stortford.

Little Hadham Village Hall Hertfordshire SG11 2BP

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by Hertfordshire Chorus: Elgar, The Kingdom Hertfordshire Chorus return to St Albans Cathedral with the London Orchestra da Camera and soloists Eleanor Dennis, Diana Moore, Ben Johnson, and James Platt. In The Kingdom, Elgar tells of the transformation of the apostles from frightened disciples into bold evangelists after Jesus’s death.

It is well known for Mary’s solo ’The sun goeth down’ which is sung after the arrest of the Apostles.

It is one of the most haunting things that Elgar ever wrote. 7.30pm start, doors open 6.45pm.

Tickets priced from £12 to £25, £5 for children under 18. Full wheelchair access. Tickets are available from the Cathedral box office or online.

St Albans Cathedral, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY

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2 february You’ve never had it so good: London in the 50s and 60s.

Speaker Colin Oakes returns to look at when London got back on its feet after the war years. From bomb sites, austerity, rationing and export or die, spiv suits, new look, big bands to rock and roll. The period was one which saw jazz change from “trad” to modern, food go from spam fritters to tikka Masala, immigration from Maltese to multi-culturalism – you didn’t know it at the time but “You never had it so good”. Colin is an archaeologist who since 1982 has also taken walking tours. Later these developed into talks on many different subjects. 8pm.

Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9JL

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by Birds” - a talk by Peter Holden MBE Illustrated talk organised by Watford Local RSPB Group. Illustrations and music from artists and composers who have drawn their inspiration from nature. From Roman mosaics to Medieval wood carvings, and the music of composers such as Handel and Sibelius. We not only learn about the music and the painting, we also learn something about the ways these creatures were viewed by past generations. 8pm, entry £3. Contact 01582 792843.

Stanborough Centre, 609, St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9JL

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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day on Friday January 27th at Aylett Nurseries with some delicious chocolate tastings from Seed and Bean and enter a draw to win a special chocolate cake! www.aylettnurseries.co.uk

9 february Knit and Natter Second Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just a beginner bring your projects along to Hertford Museum. This is a chance to share ideas and patterns in a comfortable setting over a cup of tea of coffee. £1.

18 Bull Plain Hertfordshire SG14 1DT

15 february Hertford Toy and Train Collectors’ Evening Toyfair The evening Hertfordshire Bi-Monthly event comes to the county town, welcoming old and new faces to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys including Cars, buses and trains, some lorries and farm related items, the opportunity to purchase many of the latest model releases. Diecast and plastic, includes model railways from Hornby, Tri-Ang, Trix , Bachmann and american outline manufactures in popular sizes HO/OO, O and N including spare parts. Extensive Matchbox/Lesney/Moko. 7pm9pm. Admission £1 Adult. Cold rolls, Tea coffee etc. from Colin the new diecast man, available at modest prices.

Richard Hale School, Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 8EN

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25 january Aladdin The Pantomime

Join us for an all singing, all dancing, Inclusive Theatre Pantomime experience this January and sample some of our groups best work this season. Aladdin, our beloved street urchin from Radlett, a distant land from far, far away, is having a hard day. First he needs to stay out of trouble, then, get his mum a proper birthday present, and finally win over the princess whilst dodging the evil schemes of supervillain Abanazer. Can a magical lamp save him from ending up in the washing machine and finding the adventure of a lifetime?

With lot’s of “he’s behind you’ and ‘over there’s’ we know you and Wishee can help him save the day, end up with the girl and have himself a Christmas Boogie all before Santa can get his boots back from the dry cleaners! (Its a very busy Christmas this year!)

7pm-9.30pm. £9.50 (£6.50 concessions).

The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 8HL

21 january Burn’s Night Supper & Ceilidh The Burn’s Night Supper will be a traditional haggis, tatties & neeps meal with a piper and recital of Robbie Burns poems, followed by a traditional ceilidh with a live band leading the dancing. Traditional Scottish dress is optional. Bring your own drinks. If you wish to book a ticket please contact Chris Brunning on 07803 154046, price £20. Starts 7.30pm.

Elm Court Youth & Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3BP

28 january Burns Night Includes a traditional Scottish meal and a celidh band. In aid of Rennie Grove Hospice care. 7pm £42.50 per ticket For tickets call 01727 731028 or email community@renniegrove.org.

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Enjoy the ultimate in luxury with a Country Club Membership from Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa

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he Country Club at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa is like no other in the area.

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of over 1,000 acres of stunning countryside, the former stables courtyard, which has been converted into a first class leisure and golf club facility, is simply breath-taking.

Unrivalled Golf Club Membership Golf membership at Luton Hoo opens the door to a wonderful world of championship golf, picturesque practice facilities including an 8 bay driving range, an elegant and welcoming clubhouse and award-winning dining in Adam’s Brasserie.

The golf course has been sympathetically landscaped into the grounds and provides a serious test for all levels of golfer. Par 73 and measuring 7,107 yards from the championship tees, course architect Mike Jones has constructed the tees and greens to qualify to USGA standards.

Meandering through stunning countryside with glimpses of the lakes and Mansion House peeping through the trees, it’s not every day that golfers get the opportunity to be surrounded by architectural splendour and inspiring landscape design from the historically renowned garden designer, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

Offering both five and seven day memberships, Golf Club members enjoy a host of benefits including advance booking privileges, use of the practice facilities, fully appointed locker rooms with ESPA amenities, complimentary pull trolleys, preferential buggy hire rates, 10% discount on selected items in the professional shop and 14 january 2017

complimentary 15 minutes swing check with the Club’s teaching professional.

Additionally, Golf Club members can also enjoy the added benefits of special discounts at Luton Hoo’s restaurants and bars including the award winning Wernher Restaurant, 10% discount on spa treatments, 30% off room rates at all Elite Hotels and complimentary leisure and golf guest passes.

Outstanding Leisure Club Membership Luton Hoo’s Leisure Club Membership offers a slice of luxury in the glorious surroundings of the Robert Adam designed courtyard and all the modern day comforts you would expect from a high calibre facility.

Nestled in the woodland is the impressive and naturally beautiful oak framed indoor infinity pool.

Complete with sauna, steam room, saunarium and vitality pool the spa is a haven of tranquillity for members to relax and unwind. A state of the art gymnasium, two outdoor ‘all weather’ tennis courts, a restored Victorian grass tennis court, various woodland trails and jogging routes make up the rest of the outstanding facilities available to Leisure Club members.

Members will also be able to enjoy a range of additional benefits including discounts on food and beverages in the bar and restaurants, 10% off spa treatments and 30% discount on Elite Hotels’ room rates; preferential function room hire and complimentary golf and leisure guest passes.

To find out more about the membership packages available at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa please contact the membership office on 01582 698856 or visit www.lutonhoo.co.uk.

“Luton Hoo’s Leisure Club Membership offers a slice of luxury in the glorious surroundings of the Robert Adam designed courtyard and all the modern day comforts you would expect from a high calibre facility.”

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Upcoming wedding fairs in the local area

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The Cromwell Hotel Wedding Fair We are delighted be working with the Head to the launch of the newly refurbished hotel and function suites at the Cromwell Hotel. The wedding fair offers the opportunity to meet some of the leading exhibitors from the Stevenage area and beyond and to enjoy two fashion shows. 11.00am3.30pm with free entry.

Cromwell Hotel, High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3AZ

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The Knebworth House and Barns Wedding Fair The Premier Wedding Fair at Knebworth House and Barns promises to be a unique wedding fair unlike any other held at Knebworth offering the rare opportunity to view the inside of Knebworth House, whilst listening to some wonderful live musicians. The house provides the perfect location for couples looking to hold their wedding in a beautiful stately home. Exiting the house, on-route to Kenbworth Barns you will stroll through the impressive grounds complete with manicured lawns and flowers borders, whilst inside the period Knebworth Barns awaits some of the leading wedding professionals from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, London and beyond, together with two unique fashion shows. The fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring some of the very latest bridal gowns and bridesmaid outfits. Free entry open 11am-4pm Knebworth House Hertfordshire SG1 2AX 18 january 2017

The Ware Priory Wedding Fair Welcome to the wedding fair at Ware Priory, we are delighted to be working with this venue, a venue steeped in history. The wedding fair will feature some of the leading companies from East Hertfordshire and beyond covering every aspect of your wedding and some bits you might not have thought about!

It’s certainly worth popping along. The signature fashions shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm feature some of the very latest wedding dresses and more besides. With free admission and car parking we look forward to welcoming you to Ware Priory.

11.00am-3.30pm.

Ware Priory Hertfordshire SG12 9AL

Showcase Event at Elstree Studios If you’re planning a wedding, Bar/ Bat Mitzvah, anniversary, charity or corporate event, take a look at this unique venue that offers the perfect setting for a Hollywood themed party, an award ceremony, a James Bond casino evening or any other special event. You will find an incredibly talented band and Kosher caterer that can create beautiful, delicious works of art.

Plus, great ideas for entertainment and an event planner that can help bring your vision to life. 11am-3pm with free admission. Register via the website:www.dashofsparkle.com/ showcase-event-at-elstree-studios.

Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG

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Begin your forever at Laura Ashley’s stunning Hertfordshire hideaway Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering in a small room, a relaxed garden wedding or lavish affair in a large banqueting suite, The Manor has a reputation for creating and hosting unique and memorable celebrations. The hotel’s award-winning Cavendish Restaurant provides the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast, boasting picture-perfect garden views.

Quintessential Laura Ashley-designed rooms are surely the finest place to stay the night after an elegant country hotel wedding. 49 beautifully appointed en-suites offer chic surroundings in which to prepare for the day, escape celebrations to enjoy a few moments of calm, or finally succumb to slumber after a day touched by magic.

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aying ‘I Do’ at Laura Ashley The Manor is a unique experience. A stunning timbered country house set amongst pretty woodland, featuring spectacular views across London’s skyline could not be more idyllic.

Pass through the doors of The Manor and enter a realm of romance - the signature style of one of the world’s best-loved fashion and interior brands.

From decadent chandeliers to plush sofas and exquisite fabrics, each carefully thought-out detail evokes elegance and style. Your picture-perfect scene is set.

From the Tudor facade to its impressive reception, Italianite fireplace, grand stairwell and ancient beams, The Manor is a place with a palpable sense of history. With ten acres of traditional gardens, complete with a dramatic rose arbour, fountain and impressive garden chess-board – the photo opportunities are endless.

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Exclusive Hire

Do you dream of becoming Lord & Lady of The Manor for your big day? The Manor can be exclusively yours from your arrival at midday through to breakfast the following morning, including 48 individually designed en-suite bedrooms. www.lauraashleyhotels.com/themanor

Laura Ashley The Manor Wedding Fayre Sunday 5 March 2017 Experience the beauty of one of Hertfordshire’s most stunning wedding venues. Arrive at midday for a red carpet welcome with Prosecco & canapés, meet with the finest local suppliers & gain the utmost inspiration for your special day.

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scape to the gorgeous country house hotel, Down Hall on the Hertfordshire/ Essex border. Dating back to 1322, the impressive mansion has been home to artists, Lords and Baronets who’ve all influenced the flamboyant Italianate style – think crystal chandeliers, coffered and gilded high ceilings, opulent fabrics and only 45 minutes from central London. A stay at Down Hall truly encompasses an experience like no other, offering the ideal leisurely countryside break for business travellers, weekend escapees, wedding guests or travellers in need of a pre-airport stopover within easy reach of Stansted Airport.

Currently undergoing the final stages of a transformative £6.5 million refurbishment project, Down Hall now has 100 bedrooms which have all been individually designed to reflect the elegance and character of this historic property,

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whilst providing modern day creature comforts.

Classic and Executive bedrooms are spacious and comfortable whilst feature bedrooms boast luxury two or four poster beds and views over the landscaped gardens. All rooms come equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board and iron, laptop sized safe and complimentary high speed Wi Fi.

“Down Hall is home to the AA Rosette awarded restaurant The Grill Room, specialising in Anglo French cuisine from head chef Matthew Hill” The brand-new Eden Spa is also part of the refurbishment. Boasting ultra-modern facilities

including a hydrotherapy pool, mood-lit sauna, a state-of-the-art steam room with starry night feature lighting, and a wellness power shower, the spa is the perfect place to indulge and relax. Equipped with four brand new treatment rooms, three single

“Enjoy a relaxing traditional Afternoon Tea between 2pm and 5pm in either the Drawing Room or Ibbetsons Tea Lounge” and one double, they are filled with ESPA natural skin and spa products for luxury facials and body treatments including the signature Aromatherapy full body massage. Additionally, the modernised gym features brand new equipment for cardio, weight and strength training with cross trainers, rowing machines, free weights and medicine balls.

Down Hall is home to the AA Rosette awarded restaurant The Grill Room, specialising in Anglo French cuisine from head chef Matthew Hill. Must

try mains include: two bone rack of lamb with confit shoulder, lamb croquette and dauphinoise potato; aged fillet, sirloin or rib eye of British beef from the grill; and beetroot cured salmon with pea risotto and Affilla cress. Desserts include gluten free passion fruit parfait; mango cheesecake with coconut sorbet, lime and mint sauce; and chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream.

Enjoy a relaxing traditional Afternoon Tea between 2pm and 5pm in either the Drawing Room or Ibbetsons Tea Lounge featuring a selection of freshly baked homemade scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree preserves, seasonal homemade cakes and finger sandwiches with luxury fillings.

Special events take place in the grounds throughout the year (from firework displays on Bonfire Night to festive fêtes) and in the balmier summer months, Down Hall’s chefs prepare gourmet picnics in beautifully packaged wicker baskets for quintessentially British al fresco dining.

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Winter Tours at Ham House and Garden The Details Winter Tours at Ham House and Garden take place until free-flow visitation recommences from Saturday 1st April.

Normal admission charges apply (Free to National Trust members)

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iscover Ham House and Garden in a new light this this winter as guided tours of the magnificent riverside property are offered every day from midday. Encounter a variety experiences as each day presents a new way of seeing this iconic National Trust property.

After being welcomed by one of Ham’s knowledgeable guides, weekday visitors will be treated to one of a variety of different tours that focus on the various elements of Ham House’s history; be it a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour that allows you to follow the servant’s passage, a tour that focuses on the work of Joshua Reynolds or even an iconic object in focus. Visitors welcomed at the weekend will get a taste of the interiors on one of the property’s highlight tours, discover more about the garden on a garden history tour or learn about

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Adult £11.90 Child £5.95 Family £29.70 For more information about our opening times and upcoming events please visit our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hamhouse

the various architectural changes that created the building that exists today.

Ham House’s below stairs rooms are also open from midday on a Saturdays and Sundays, and with this comes the opportunity to learn more about the servants who lived and worked at Ham. Families venturing to this part of the estate will also be able to enjoy a range of art based activities and take home a piece inspired by their visit. This is accompanied by storytelling sessions during February half term, as well as trails to enjoy as a family.

Winter Tour tickets are available on a first come first served basis at Visitor Reception and places are limited. Further information on the tours offered each day can be found at Visitor Reception. Ham House and Garden Winter tours and demonstrations change daily so please ring in advance of your visit if there is something specific you would like to see.

Ham House’s Orangery café, shop and gardens are all open seven days a week from 10am until dusk (or 5pm). Our formal 17th century garden looks great all year round, and enjoy winter walk around the garden and the surrounding Thames landscape. Enjoy a light lunch in the Orangery café with homemade soups and sandwiches as well as delicious cakes and bakes, or take home a Ham House souvenir from our gift shop.

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Baldock:

The Art Haven by the Pope to paint his portrait and not forgetting commended impressionistic artist Sherree Valentine Daines who was commissioned by none other than Her Majesty the Queen for her 90th birthday. We are excited to be working with an abundance of talent presenting them all under one roof.

Emerging talent…

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allery 1066 brings an artistic flair to Baldock. Situated on Hitchin Street in the old coaching town of Baldock Gallery 1066 houses over 80 artists from highly acclaimed to emerging talent featuring Fabian Perez, Mackenzie Thorpe, Ronnie Woods, Doug Hyde and Danielle O’Connor Akiyama to name but a few.

Showcasing art from around the world the gallery offers an eclectic portfolio of talent whether it is for the wall or a sculpture for the mantel piece this art haven is a hidden jewel in Hertfordshire and fast becoming a leading art destination around the UK. A short walk from Gallery 1066 is their sister gallery London Row International Fine Art, offering a new range of artists and objet d’art offering clients affordable works to suit all pockets. With a complimentary range of handmade glassware, beautiful handmade jewellery from Madrid by Uno de 50 and ladies’ cashmere shawls and accessories.

London Row offers a wide range of soft furnishings to make those final touches to your space.

We like the unusual and unique and search far and wide to fill our art haven with one off pieces to let your home brim with personality.

New addition to the Gallery is acclaimed sculptor Michael Simpson. World renowned for his versatility and technical excellence of his delicately crafted bronze sculptures. A lifelong fascination with animal behaviour has combined with his outstanding artistic talent to produce tactile pieces that capture the charm and energy of domestic animals, birds and wildlife.

Gallery 1066 is delighted to offer his latest collection of beautiful solid bronze sculptures, prices start from £350.00.

Celebrating our artists…

Gallery 1066 is honoured to be working with emerging to highly acclaimed international artists such as Fabian Perez who was commissioned last year 26 january 2017

We are excited to introduce local landscape artist, Alex Carlton. Compelled by texture and an expressive reaction to nature, Alex paints local landscapes and floral still life pieces with liberally applied oils and pigments form the earth. Her paintings exhibit the energy of expressive mark making from gloopy oil paint buttered across the surface, to scratched, carved away areas or sections delicately pressed with carefully selected materials. Please visit the gallery to view these beautiful original oil paintings of local landscape Price start from £225.00.

“We like the unusual and unique and search far and wide to fill our art haven with one off pieces to let your home brim with personality”

Gallery 1066 the hidden jewel in Hertfordshire is nestled down a cobbled mews on Hitchin Street, please take a moment out of your busy schedule and pop down to this charming old coaching town of Baldock and be inspired!

A warm welcome awaits you.

THE DETAILS info@gallery1066fineart.com www.gallery1066fineart.com T: 01462 896164

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Mum2Mum Market Do you have piles of outgrown kids stuff? Are your toy cupboards full to the brim? Is your loft still full of baby items?

Book a stall at this award winning baby and kids market and sell your outgrown kids stuff and keep 100% of the proceeds – www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/ book-a-stall.html. Nearly New Sale, providing an opportunity for parents to sell their baby and childrens items. Buyers can pick up top quality baby and children’s toys, clothes, books and equipment at a fraction of the high street prices. Admission is £2 on the door (children free) 2pm-4pm.

Homewood United Reformed Church Homewood Road ( Off Sandpit Lane) Hertfordshire AL1 4BH

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Things to do and see with the little ones in Hertfordshire

throughout january

Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground Fans of the animated CBeebies series ‘Peter Rabbit’ will love the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground at Willows Activity Farm.

Children can explore the Lily Bobtail Nature Discovery area, check out the kitchen and laundry of Mrs Tiggy-winkle and try out the state of the art Great Invention sensory game. Plus, there is a Jeremy Fisher Music Pond and Peter Rabbit Secret Treehouse. The Adventure Playground has been specially created with a focus on learning through imaginative play and brings together many of the locations and characters the children love from the CBeebies animated Peter Rabbit series.

Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St. Albans, AL4 0PF

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Stay and Play Saturdays The Andrews Room at Hertford Museum will be open for families to enjoy a free play session. Come along and play with traditional wooden toys, make something crafty and read a book. Whilst you are here why not use the discovery station toys to explore the galleries too? Free entry, just drop in 10.30am- 4.30pm.

Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain Hertfordshire SG14 1DT

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Half Term activities Create your own Roman Victory Laurel Wreath to take home.

2pm- 4pm, no booking required. but due to the drop in nature of these activities places are limited and are provided on a first come first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 4+. Free admission for one adult (then £3.50) with each child taking part in a paid activity.

Welwyn Roman Baths, Welwyn Bypass, Hertfordshire AL6 9FG 28 january 2017

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Peter Pantomime Peter Pantomime tells the story of Peter’s magical trip with Wendy Darling and her brothers to Neverland. All the best-loved Peter Pan characters will be here for the kids to enjoy, including Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys and, of course, Peter’s nemesis Captain Hook – all mixed up with a good sprinkling of Warren cheekiness and humour.

Following in the footsteps of last January’s superb Warren Pantomime The Snow Queen, this all-time favourite story is shaping up to be yet another all-ticket sell out – tickets are going quickly, and matinees are nearly sold out already, so be sure to order yours soon!

The Bull Theatre, 68 High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 5SJ

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The world’s largest LEGO Store opens in Leicester Square The LEGO Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials, has officially opened its new UK flagship store in Leicester Square

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he largest LEGO store in the world boasts exciting new experiences, such as a ‘Mosaic Maker’ which offers LEGO fans of all ages the opportunity to purchase their very own, one of a kind, personalised LEGO mosaic portrait. The machine captures your image and in under ten minutes printed instructions and the bricks required to complete the LEGO portrait are supplied to the customer. The London store is the first in the world to make this unique experience available.

“Inspiring creativity and developing the builders of tomorrow is a central theme for the store” Inspiring creativity and developing the builders of tomorrow is a central theme for the store and this is encouraged with unique hands-on interactive brick experiences. These include ‘Master Builder Playtables’, where children will be free to build whatever they can imagine - inspired by iconic London landmarks and a range of exciting LEGO themes.

Through a partnership with Transport for London, LEGO has created a life-sized London Underground tube carriage. The tube is the largest LEGO build in the store, is made up of 637,903 bricks and took 3,399 hours to build. The carriage offers fun photo opportunities and is a must see for all the family.

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Other highlights within the new London LEGO Store include: • Build a Minifigure Tower with Talking LEGO Minifigures – includes four different talking LEGO Minifigures including Lester, Royal Guard, Bobby the Policeman and Sherlock Holmes • LEGO Minifigure Scanner – an interactive experience available from outside the store where people can find out which LEGO Minifigure they are • Digital window display - state of the art screens that show LEGO movies and clips • Brickadilly corner – an interactive information centre informing shoppers of in-store event schedules and highlighting retail experiences within the store • Digital endless isle – a digital experience allowing shoppers to browse a digital catalogue of all LEGO sets available in store.

LEGO STORE, 3 SWISS COURT, LONDON W1D 6AP. Tel: 0207 839 3480 Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00am – 10pm; Sunday: 12noon-6pm. For more news from the LEGO Group, please visit www.LEGO.com

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Hit The Slopes!

CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW CHILDREN’S SKI DEPARTMENT

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ake sure your little ones are all wrapped up this winter as Harrods welcome you to their new Children’s Ski Room. The department, which will cater to all of your little ones’ ski trip needs, launches this winter. From super warm outerwear to fashion forward ski accessories, the department will champion collections from a handful of much loved outdoor sports brands.

The space will offer ranges from Canada Goose, and for the first season, ski brand Bogner will be available at Harrods for little snow bunnies. As well as this, the space will see the exciting launch

“The space will offer ranges from Canada Goose, and for the first season, ski brand Bogner will be available at Harrods” of two new brands. Perfect Moment, ski clothing that brings fashion to function, and Shred, offering the finishing touch to any outfit with their helmets and goggles built for extreme performance and protection.

The Children’s Ski Room will offer collections from 4 – 16 years, and is situated in the Childrenswear Department on the 4th floor.

And for you Mums that want to look as trendy as your kids on the slopes, you can stay chic in the snow with Harrods range of designer ski wear and women’s ski jackets from luxury brands including Fendi, Canada 34 january 2017

Goose, Woolrich and Harrods of London.

And not forgetting Daddy – he can step into ski season with Harrods designer ski wear and men’s ski jackets from key brands including Canada Goose, Woolrich, Bogner and more.

Harrods 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL. You can also purchase online at www.harrods.com

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Coach trip toTitchwell Marsh RSPB Reserve Watford Local RSPB Group coach trip to one of the RSPB’s key reserves. There will be wintering geese and ducks, a mix of waders, and maybe rafts of eiders and scoters offshore.

Great views from 4 hides. Shop and tea room.

Leaves at 7.30am, cost is £22.

Contact 01923 854509 for more information. Booking essential.

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Outdoor events making the most of Hertfordshire

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Hidden Hertford Walks Parliament Square led by Jean Riddell Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am.

Booking is essential. Due to lack of donations on our previous walks, there is now a small charge to take part; this has to be paid when booking your place, either in person at the museum or by credit/debit card over the telephone. £2 per person.

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RSPB Evening Talk: Exciting Wildlife Around the World by Tom Way Potters Bar and Barnets RSPB Group Evening Illustrated talk Tom focuses on four wildlife hotspots around the world, from King penguins in the Falklands, Orangutans in Borneo, Blue Whales in Sri Lanka and the big five in Africa. 7.45 pm RSPB Members £4, non-members £4.50, includes refreshments Tilbury Hall, United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1BZ

THROUGHOUT JANUARY

visit the Ashridge estate Enjoy a scenic walk through the estate. Take in the wintertime sights of Ashridge while walking off the excesses of Christmas. Alternatively, take a horse ride, cycle or bring along the dog for a walk.

Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 1LT

“Take in the wintertime sights of Ashridge while walking off the excesses of Christmas”

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Get Cycling Fit for Rennie Grove

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ennie Grove Hospice Care is beginning to gear up for its 2017 Chilterns Cycle Challenge this spring, and is looking for people with enough endurance to take on the ultimate cycle challenge.

With New Year’s resolutions looming on the minds of many, the charity is hoping people will get on their bikes and put their limits to the test in the first big event of 2017. Taking place on 19 March, this is the seventh Cycle Challenge and is the ideal time of year to achieve fitness goals you’re going to be setting in January.

The sponsored event, which starts and finishes

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in the centre of Aylesbury, is perfect for people looking to ride through the beautiful Chilterns countryside and the more enthusiastic cyclists. With a thrilling 35 mile or mammoth 75 mile route to choose from, it’s the perfect accomplishment to work towards as spring comes in to bloom.

Adult entry for those raising money for the charity costs £21.50 for 35 miles and £31.50 for the 75 mile option, or £46.50 if you choose not to fundraise. The entry fee includes a medal on completion, water along the route, feed stations, a fully signed and marshalled route, mechanical support on the day and fundraising support from our wonderful events team.

Last year the Chilterns Cycle Challenge attracted more than 500 participants and raised around £30,000 to support the charity’s nursing and support services for local patients with cancer and other life-limiting illness. £36,000 funds one of the charity’s specialist hospice at home nurses for a year.

Jo Turner, Head of Fundraising in Bucks at Rennie Grove Hospice Care, said: “We hope people will take advantage of our early bird offer. This is the perfect incentive to get fit in the New Year, and a fantastic way for any cyclists to get back on their bikes as the weather warms up! We are hoping 2017 will prove even more popular than previous years, so don’t delay; sign up now to guarantee your place.”

For further information and to sign up, please go to www.renniegrove.org/chilternscycle.

“Last year the Chilterns Cycle Challenge attracted more than 500 participants and raised around £30,000”

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BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES WITH BUSABA, ST ALBANS I

t’s cold, we’re back to work and the festive season is far behind us – January is the most depressing month of the year, but thanks to Busaba that’s all about to change.

Chillies are well-­known to release happiness-­ inducing hormones so those who are feeling particularly down can dive straight into fiery chilli prawn stir-­fry, Songkhla red curry or vibrant ginger beef stir fry. Other best-­selling dishes include the

“Busaba brings the buzz of Modern Bangkok to the streets of the UK” classic Pad Thai, crabmeat fried rice, chargrilled chicken and green chicken curry. All of the Busaba’s dishes are served in the usual generous portions, and all curries, stir fries and char-­grilled dishes come accompanied with a complimentary side of rice.

To keep your spirits up all month long, Busaba is offering 25% off all food Sunday-­Thursday from now until 2nd February.

Busaba brings the buzz of Modern Bangkok to the streets of the UK with the flavours and aromas of Asia’s coolest city. With a restaurant based right in the heart of St Albans you’re never too far away from a plate of tingling Thai tastes. www.busaba.com; @busabaeathai 46 january 2017

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Evening Courses for Adults

iving a busy life it can sometimes be nice to put everything else on hold to have some time to yourself. Maybe spend a little time with like-minded people and pick up a new skill, or to try something completely different.

St Albans Tutors offers an exciting and varied choice of evening courses for adults, to appeal to a wide range of interests.

Each course is taught by subject specialists, in an informal and friendly setting. You can choose from courses as wide ranging as learning a new language, psychology or photography through to jewellery making, contemporary textiles or even courses to assist you to build a better life or improve your communication and public speaking skills.

Why choose St Albans Tutors?

• Small class sizes • Informal and friendly setting • A wide and interesting range of courses • You can create or suggest your own course ideas • Meet like minded people St Albans Tutors has built up an excellent reputation for academic excellence over the years.

Course programmes are tailored to meet the needs of our students and are provided in a more informal academic environment. Our students benefit from a more individual and flexible learning approach, where courses can be tailored to the individual needs of each student.

“St Albans Tutors offers an exciting and varied choice of evening courses” Why not create a course or suggest your own course idea?

We welcome new ideas or course suggestions and are open to offering or starting courses if we receive sufficient interest to run them. We appreciate that many of the learners who will be attending our courses are also likely to be professionals or specialised in their own fields and may also wish to teach courses themselves.

Based in the heart of St Albans we are easy to get to and conveniently located. If you feel that an evening course would be of interest to you or would like to find out more visit our website at www.stalbanstutors.com.

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Galvin brothers launch restaurant at Centurion Club, St Albans

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wo of the UK’s most esteemed restaurateurs, Chris and Jeff Galvin, have just launched their first venture in the Home Counties at the impressive Centurion Club. Just opened, Galvin at Centurion Club will showcase the classic cuisine and timeless dining experience for which the brothers are renowned.

Starting out in Baker Street with their first restaurant, Bistrot de Luxe, the Galvin brothers have been producing some of the UK’s finest French cooking for the past ten years, gaining a Michelin-star at Galvin at Windows and Galvin La Chapelle. Casual yet perfect dining is catered for at Galvin HOP, a Pub de Luxe in Spitalfields, while Galvin Demoiselle in Harrods gives shoppers a bijou break in classic French style. Two Galvin restaurants were opened in Edinburgh, The Pompadour and Brasserie de Luxe. The most recent addition to their culinary portfolio is Galvin at The Athenaeum in Piccadilly.

The 84 cover Galvin at Centurion restaurant, which is open to the public, will stay true to the signature Galvin experience, offering a warm, welcoming and informal environment in opulent surroundings. Dining will be available in the main restaurant, bar or on the terrace, in

world-class golf facility. Over the last 2 years we have been planning Galvin at Centurion Club and are very excited by the result. We look forward to welcoming the public as well as Centurion Club members.”

With a wealth of expertise, the launch of Galvin at Centurion Club sees the Galvin brothers bring their friendly and hospitable service, and informed, contemporary French dining, to the rural Hertfordshire countryside.

“The cooking is ingredient-led, with simplicity, passion and seasonality” addition to three adjoining private dining rooms, which will seat 12-14 guests each.

The cooking is ingredient-led, with simplicity, passion and seasonality. Signature dishes include lasagne of Dorset crab with beurre Nantais and roast rump of Herdwick lamb, grilled Provençale vegetables & black olives together with well-balanced desserts such as Provence apricot & Valrhona chocolate soufflé. Lunch and dinner is available seven days a week and will also offer affordable two and three course set-menus.

Inspired to embark on this project by his love of golf, Jeff Galvin comments, “I was initially introduced to Centurion Club a few years ago through my passion for golf. The club itself has a relaxed, family friendly feel without compromising on detail or quality which echoes our own ethos at Galvin Restaurants. Very soon after meeting the owners I realised how ambitious their plan was; simply to create an exceptional, yet accessible and good value restaurant that would complement their already 50 january 2017

THE DETAILS Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire HP3 8LA 01442 510520 www.centurionclub.co.uk

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Unique Designs

By Christopher Wharton

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roudly sitting at the top of George Street in St Albans are the showroom and workshops of our very own award winning Designer Goldsmith Christopher Wharton and his son Sam. Born and bred in St Albans, the Wharton family have been an integral part of our city life since 1947 building a reputation for excellent quality, workmanship and personal service.

Today the highly skilled Wharton goldsmiths are busy working not only on new designs but bespoke commissions for those customers excited by the idea of firstly choosing

“In addition to their bespoke service, the showroom boasts an extensive range of jewellery to suit all ages”

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their diamond or gemstone and then being part of the design process.

Pre-production CAD images and a wax model ensures there are no surprises - just delight at the perfection of the finished piece. The big smile says it all!!

In addition to their bespoke service, the showroom boasts an extensive range of jewellery to suit all ages in sterling silver, yellow or white gold and platinum – from British and European designers Marco Bicego, Pesavento, Meira T, Fei Liu, V Jewellery, Scarlett Clogau and Rachel Galley.

Watches feature strongly in the showroom with Breitling leading the way with their iconic in-house built movements boasting a five year warranty. Raymond Weil ticks all the boxes for design, elegance, wearability and price whilst the Paul Smith range starting at £175 proves irresistible.

The Georg Jensen shop-withina-shop offers probably the biggest collection of Jensen Jewellery, Watches and living in the U.K. Whether you are already a Jensen devotee or new customer to the collection you cannot fail to fall in love with their clean modern designs in sterling silver and 18ct gold.

THE DETAILS

Christopher Wharton Goldsmith Ltd 1 George Street St Albans AL3 4ER ••••• 01727 859489 www.whartongoldsmith.com

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GALLERY 105

Bespoke Framing Service

The widest selection of frames in the country!

Traditional & Contemporary Bespoke & Ready Mades All types of Glass Canvas & Tapestry Stretching Beryl Cook & Snoopy Ltd Editions

GALLERY 105

105 Victoria Street, St. Albans AL1 3TJ

(Between Stevensons & Cotswolds, opposite Iceland)

Tel: 01727 833 557

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melvyn rutter ltd:

40 years in the Morgan business

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elvyn Rutter Ltd is the Morgan Main Dealer for the Hertfordshire and Essex region and is based in Little Hallingbury, near Bishop’s Stortford. 2016 marks a very special milestone, as the firm celebrates 40 years in the Morgan business. The company has grown from humble beginnings in the dining room of Melvyn’s late mother’s house to becoming internationally recognised as one of the largest Morgan dealerships in the world. Delivering new and used Morgan’s across the world, as far as Australia, USA and to most countries in Europe.

The Morgan Garage has a large workshop for service work, repairs and restoration, a paint shop, a trim shop, engineering, plus instrument restoration facilities for Morgan’s and all classic cars. The company is run by the ever enthusiastic Melvyn and his wife Sindy and a dedicated team of long serving employees. This year has also seen the addition of Melvyn’s and Sindy’s two daughters, Lana and Mariella join the family business.

Melvyn bought the Hallingbury premises in 1982 and has undergone a large program of building expansion to allow the business to grow and meet the expectations of the demanding world that we live in today. Their latest project is the new Art Deco showroom which has all

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original restored Art Deco lighting; a tiled floor inspired by the basement in Alexandra Palace and framed Morgan artwork throughout.

A fun experience that can be found at Rutter’s is their aptly named ‘Pitstop’ accommodation which is a themed, 4-bedroom Boutique hotel with an American diner style kitchen. Morgan’s can be hired, so drivers can experience the thrill of driving these beautiful cars and ensuring a stay at The Pitstop is not forgotten in a hurry. There are two available on site to hire, either a 3 wheeler or a 4 wheeler Morgan, both of which will give spirited drives through the Essex countryside.

Melvyn’s Garage is a one stop shop for all things Morgan and indeed all classic cars; whether you need an oil change for your car or to recharge your batteries in The PitStop, they will have something to fit your requirements.

To book a test drive for a new 3 wheeler or a new four wheeler Morgan, just call in, email or phone.

THE DETAILS Melvyn Rutter Ltd, The Morgan Garage, Little Hallingbury, Nr Bishop’s Stortford. Herts. CM22 7RA Tel: 01279 725725 / mr@melvyn-rutter.net

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“Step across the threshold and you feel the burdens of the everyday world begin to lift from your shoulder” There’s an idyllic corner of Harpenden in which you will find an independent and inspirational skin health and beauty clinic waiting to pamper, perfect and purify both body and soul. (writes Frazer Ansell)

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he Harpenden Skin Clinic is revered having traded successfully in the town centre for five years but there, room was precious, parking difficult and home had quite frankly been outgrown. The search for a new base was long and arduous but with 100 per cent customer retention between the old clinic and the interior-designed new, it is clear the choice of home off leafy Pipers Lane in the grandiose Grove country estate with near unlimited parking was perfect. Business has flourished in the six months since the move.

As you turn into the estate and spy the clinic at the end of the drive your gaze will fall upon a herd of grazing alpacas who are perfectly at home in Hertfordshire more than 6,000 miles from their natural habitat in the Andes of southern Peru.

Similarly, you will feel instantly at home, even if you are not familiar with the world of beauty and skin treatments.

Step across the threshold and you feel the burdens of the everyday world begin to lift from your shoulders – perhaps the South American beasts of burden are there to carry your worries away.

The interior is bespoke, stylish, almost minimalist, exposed rustic beams and plane whitewash walls with the occasional object de art to amuse the mind; this is a relaxing, friendly and social environment. It is a good place to come to, to lift the spirit.

But this isn’t all fawning, frippery and fluffy towels, this is a medically-led skin clinic fronted by nurse practitioner Janne Richardson, who has a BA Hons. Naturally calm, composed, gentle in manner and extremely experienced and well qualified, from the moment you meet her at your initial consultation you realise no matter how invasive the treatment you seek, you are in the safest hands.

She is acutely aware that what she and her staff do is all about you. The clinic aims to rescue you from the conventional “conveyor belt” of beauty treatment to create a customised skin care and

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recovery plan. offers a comprehensive package of skin Her raison d’être is to “boost your recovery procedures including anticonfidence from the inside and make wrinkle Botox (from £215) and you glow from the outside”. That fillers (from £300), tattoo and seems to be the entire ethos of hair removal, skin rejuvenation all at Harpenden Skin Clinic. programmes and there’s even There’s no hard sell, no pressure a nail bar and hairdresser on to have a particular treatment, 20% discount until the end of hand to perfect the look of and on occasion Janne will try February to all Life readers the new you. to convince clients of the error when you mention this Clientele is mixed, young of their ways if they request article at time of and less young, and it’s far from treatments that are not suited. booking. exclusively female. The health and As far as the Harpenden Skin well-being regimes of icons such as Clinic team is concerned, “less is more”.

David Beckham have encouraged many Especially with Botox and implants. She would men to beat a path to Harpenden Skin Clinic. So rather clients come back for a series of smaller much so, in fact, that they have renamed their Protreatments so the transformation is gradual, almost Hydrafacial (£120 per treatment/£600 for a course unnoticeable, evolutionary beauty rather than of six) the “Bro-facial”. instant fix.

It comes highly recommended. The treatment Such is Harpenden Skin Clinic’s reputation that includes what can be best described by the layman one discerning regular combines her trip back to as three mini vacuum facial massages with essential England from Dubai with a little pampering at the oils, “manual extraction” of blocked pores hands of Janne and co. Another regular travels from (blackheads to you and me), hydrating mask and Brighton and, with London just 25 minutes away invigorating fingertip massage. by train, the clinic is happy to run a meet and greet If you imagine there can be no gain without service at the station. pain you would be wrong. In fact, you could sleep As Janne explains: “Here at Harpenden Skin through the 50-minute treatment, it is so relaxing.

Clinic, we understand that beauty treatments are by The clinic is open Tuesday to Saturday with late no means a simple case of one size fits all. nights on Tuesdays and Fridays but if the hours “We focus on providing the highest quality don’t suit they can make bookings to fit in with treatments using the latest technology by our your particular lifestyle. Janne will even lay on a little professionally trained team, who can give you a more fizz for those planning a special evening of party personalised approach to suit your individual needs. pampering for the girls (or boys!)

Contact Harpenden Skin Clinic on “The outcome? Think naturally beautiful results 01582 822000 or visit that will make you feel confident and radiant from www.harpendenskinclinic.com to learn the inside.” about the treatments on offer.

The clinic has half a dozen treatment rooms and

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From icy white to honey-hued, there are endless blonde shades to choose from, so how do you find the one that’s right for you?

By Katie Wright, Press Association

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olour consultation has really moved on from traditional guidelines, so it’s a bit of a myth that someone with, for instance, pale skin and blue eyes should be one type of blonde, compared to someone with darker skin and brown eyes” says Christel Lundqvist, Founder of STIL Salon (www.stil-salon.com). “Colour is bespoke to every individual, taking into account their personal fashion style and lifestyle as well.”

That said, there are still some guidelines colourists agree you should follow before hitting the bottle (or the salon). From selecting a shade to maintaining your mane, these are the pros’ top five tips for achieving Goldilocked perfection...

COMPLEMENT YOUR COMPLEXION “When deciding which kind of blonde would best work for a client, I like to first identify their skin tone,” explains Danielle Llewellyn, UK hair ambassador for eSalon. “Skin tones generally fall into two categories, warm or cool. Warm skin has yellow, golden, or peach undertones, while cool skin tones look pink, blue, or beige. With hair colour, you’ll find the most flattering effect when you complement it with tones opposite of your skin tone. For example, if you have warm skin, try cool blonde colours containing violet, blue, or neutral tones. For cool skin, try blondes containing golden or red tones.”

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1. Schwarzkopf LIVE Intense Lightener 00B Max Blonde, £5.49, Superdrug www.superdrug.com 2. Colour Freedom Cream Bleach, £7.99, Superdrug www.superdrug.com 3. Nice’n Easy Permanent Colour 9.5 Natural Extra Light Blonde, £5.99, Boots www.boots.com 4. L’Oreal Paris Recital Preference Permanent Hair Colour in California, £9.49 FeelUnique.com

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TRIED & TESTED Buy it now

Fashion photographer Sarah Moon has turned her focus on make-up, collaborating with NARS on a stunning capsule collection. Inspired by the 1927 silent film Metropolis, the 15-piece range features cool grey and purple eyeshadows, complemented by a trio of rich red lip colours and nail polishes.

NARS Moon Matte Lipstick in Rouge Indiscret, £21; Nail Polish in La Dame En Noir, £15 (www.narscosmetics.co.uk)

Can SensatioNail’s starter kit really turn run-of-the-mill polishes into long-lasting gel?

Gemma Dunn finds out... if it’s bright, will often give a more noticeable regrowth line.” Mansfield says: “If you’re an all-over blonde, then always colour your roots before the hair has grown longer than 1.5cm, to get the best colour result and avoid a visible ‘band’.”

LOOK AFTER YOUR LOCKS “A must for every bottle blonde is a purple toning shampoo to counteract brassiness. Toning shampoos work wonders towards reducing unwanted warm or golden tones,” Llewellyn says.

LOOK BEFORE YOU BLEACH “Look around at other people that have similar hair colour, skin colour and eye colour to you, as a reference for what you think will suit you,” advises Schwarzkopf LIVE colour ambassador Lyndell Mansfield. “Most people know what makes them feel good when they wear colour, and generally that is the colour that would suit them best,” says Lundqvist. “Our clients are very aware what suits them, and it’s rare they’re dead set on shades that wouldn’t be suitable - but, of course, we’re there to guide and steer in the right direction.”

ASK THE EXPERTS “Going from brunette to blonde in one sitting can create unwanted damage and hair breakage,” warns Llewellyn. “If you’re thinking of lifting or lightening hair more than two levels, it may be best to visit a salon, so your hair can be cared for under the watchful eye of a colourist.”

REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS “If you’re after a look that’s a little more low-key in maintenance, highlights are great, as the re-growth is often softer when it grows out,” Lundqvist recommends. “A full head of colour, especially

Keep that colour Fresh with...

• TIGI Catwalk Fashionista Violet Shampoo, £9.75, and Conditioner, £11.15 (LookFantastic.com) • eSalon Tinted Love Colour Enhanching Treatment, £11 (www.esalon.co.uk) • Mane ‘n Tail Color Protect Shampoo and Conditioner, £6.99 each, Boots (www.boots.com) • Sachajuan Silver Shampoo, £20 (Escentual.com)

“If glossy nails are your thing, but traipsing to the local salon is not, rest assured you can get the perfect DIY home mani (at a fraction of the price), thanks to the clever people over at SensatioNail. Dubious? It takes some effort - a good 20-30 minutes if you want to achieve decent results - but the kit certainly delivers, plus it provides the ideal clear-out solution for any neglected polishes lying around.

Essentially, the kit comes with a bottle of ‘magical’ clear gel polish that can be used as a top coat or mixed with a nail polish, in equal parts, before being cured under the nifty LED lamp in just 30 seconds. The results: shiny, smooth, chip-free nails for, in my case, an impressive 10 days.

Top tips include using a piece of tin foil to line the mixing pot and opting for opaque colours.

If you run out, the little bottle of transformer can be bought separately - hurrah!”

SensatioNail Polish To Gel Transformer Starter Kit, £49.99 (www.sensationail.co.uk)

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Make This Your Year!

Dear Reader Happy new year.

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to get serious here for a moment….

Whatever your politics, there’s no doubt that 2016 was a tumultuous year.

From Brexit to the US presidential elections, we have all been through a lot of change recently.

Last week I talked to you about feeling exhausted as a result of Christmas. I am absolutely certain that many of us are also mentally exhausted following an unrelentless few months of breaking news….

And a great number of people are worried about what the future will bring, too.

That’s not good for any of us.

So as we stand at the opening of a brand new year, I want to make a plea to you.

While world events are very important – and affect us all – make 2017 the year when you focus on yourself.

I don’t mean that in an “all about me” or selfish way.

I just mean that we sometimes need to focus on our own health and wellbeing, both physical and mental.

Take care of yourself… put yourself first... And indulge in a little “me time”.

I know that makes some people feel a little guilty, but it really shouldn’t.

After all, if we’re not operating at 100% optimal level, we’re no good to ourselves, let alone others, are we?

And when you do take care of ourselves, it’s easier to do our best and be there for our close friends and family.

You may remember that over the last few months, I’ve sent out a few emails about mindfulness. That’s something I’m a firm believer in. Like many of my patients, who are also practising it, I’m trying hard to learn not to worry about the past or the future, but to enjoy every day as a separate day.

Mindfulness may be a trendy ‘buzzword’ at the moment, but it’s a simple principle that’s based on the age-old idea that we need to look after ourselves.

That ‘looking after’ can take many forms…

It can be a half-hour sit-down with a cup of tea and a good book.

It can be an energetic workout at the gym or a walk with a friend.

Or it can be a ‘just for me’ treatment at a beauty salon or at your local aesthetic clinic :- ) It doesn’t matter what the ‘me time’ is – the important thing is that you make time for it….

Yes, your children may be going back to school in a few days’ time, but don’t forget that in only a few weeks they’ll be off again for half-term. So it’s vital that you take your ‘me time’ now and yes - let’s say it loud and proud – indulge yourself so that you recharge your batteries!

After all, to paraphrase a well-known TV advert…. because you’re worth it!

Warm regards, and here’s to a wonderful 2017,

Ravi

Dr Rav i Jain

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TRIED & TESTED When it come to concealer, are the most expensive brands always best? Our testers find out...

I was impressed with this coverup. It was less greasy than my usual concealer, with a matte texture, which meant I did need to spend more time blending, but the result was long-lasting.

And at £2.50, it’s a steal.

Essence Pure Nude Concealer in Shade 20, £2.50, Wilko (www.wilko.com)

Creams, lotions and oils abound in every bathroom, but did you know some of the most effective skincare products are actually of the powdered variety?

This has a very creamy consistency, so I was worried it might be a bit chalky, but it’s much more sheer and subtle when applied. It works really well to hide eye bags and blemishes, and stays put all day.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Sand, £5.99, Boots (www.boots.com)

The ideal find if you’re after a perfectly smooth concealer.

The wand makes application easy, while the light and creamy consistency leaves a radiant, dewy finish. Be mindful when picking out the correct shade, however; they lean a little to the pink side.

Too Faced ‘Born This Way’ Naturally Radiant Concealer Light Medium, £20, Debenhams (www.debenhams.com)

words: Katie Wright, Press Association

Powder players A

bit like washing powder for clothes but no where near as harsh, obviously - they combine granulated enzymes, botanicals or actives with mechanical exfoliants, which, when liquefied with water, create a sudsy foam that dissolves make-up, dirt and dry skin. Originating in Japan, there are now plenty of powder players on the UK market, ready to add a sprinkle of magic to your cleansing regime...

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skin, plus honey and liquorice to soothe and soften (www.dhcuk.co.uk).

FOAM PARTY More of an exfoliator than a cleanser, Kiko Pure Clean Powder, £7.90, lathers up nicely, making light work of make-up and grime, while olive pit and corn starch granules scrub away dead skin (www.kikocosmetics.com).

SODA POP Mixed with water, the Kiko Pure Clean Powder, available from kikocosmetics.com

kind of baking soda you normally find in the kitchen makes an effective exfoliator, but Biore’s Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub, currently reduced to £3.29 from £4.99 at Superdrug, combines the raising agent with cleansing actives to leave skin feeling squeaky clean. (www.superdrug.com).

Dr Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser, available from harrods.com Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant, available from aesop.com

VITAMIN C SHOT Specially designed for darker skin tones, Dr Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser, £45, Harrods, contains a potent blend of enzymes and vitamin C. The soft lather gently buffs away dry skin, reduces oiliness and promotes radiance. (www.harrods.com).

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Murad Transforming Powder, available from murad.co.uk

Exfoliation is essential for preventing acne, but it has to be gentle enough not to irritate existing blemishes. Murad Transforming Powder Dual-Action Cleanser & Exfoliator, £25, strikes the ideal balance, harnessing salicylic acid, bio-enzymes and pumpkin seed extract to boost cell turnover and prevent breakouts. (www.murad.co.uk).

“Exfoliation is essential for preventing acne, but it has to be gentle enough not to irritate existing blemishes”

SILK CUT Another Japanese import, Sensai’s luxurious Silky Purifying Silk Peel Powder, £55, Harrods, combines exfoliating powder properties with signature ingredient koishimaru silk to deliver gorgeously soft skin. Use two or three times a week in place of your Sensai Silky Purifying usual cleanser.

Silk Peel Powder, (www.harrods.com). available from harrods.com

GET THE GLOW Part of the excellent Hydra Sparkling range, Givenchy’s One-Minute Glow Powder, £29.50, Debenhams, is so gentle it can be used daily.

Mix a sprinkling of the

powder with a dash of water in the palm of your hand, and massage over your face to reveal soft, purified skin that improves the more you use it. (www.debenhams.com).

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L’Occitane’s bestselling Immortelle range harnesses the exceptional anti-ageing properties of the ‘flower that never fades’, and now a luxurious new serum bolsters the Corsican extract with a red algae that also grows in the Mediterranean isle. In the Divine Harmony Serum, £139, Immortelle micro-drops are suspended within a Jania Rubens-enriched gel, which acts to plump, brighten, smooth lines and redefine facial contours (www.loccitane.com).

One of the first skincare powders available in the UK, Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant, £27, is comprised of pulverised tea tree leaves, nut shell and purified clay, all crushed to smithereens to produce a twicea-week treatment. Activate with water or your favourite cleanser for a double dose of exfoliating action. (www.aesop.com).

FLOWER POWER The botanical blend of rose petal, jasmine and neroli in Diptyque’s Radiance Boosting Powder, £38, delivers nourishing nutrients at the same time as sloughing away dullness. (www.diptyqueparis.co.uk).

Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamine C Serum, available from escentual.com

SUPER SERUM An innovative powder serum, Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamine C Serum, £27, Escentual, needs no moisture to get to work on fine lines and pigment spots, simply tap it lightly over areas of concern. “Vitamin C gets destabilized when put in water, so we formulated a high amount of Vitamin C (15%) in powder form, to make sure it remains active until put in contact with the skin,” explains brand education director Isabelle Benoit. (www.escentual.com). january 2017 75

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Which is Best?

Double or Triple Glazing?

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hen making your mind up between UPVC double or triple glazing, it is sensible to ask yourself which is going to be the better long term product for your particular property, as genuinely “A+” rated energy saving double glazed replacement window products are more than sufficient for the vast majority of UK properties.

Not all UPVC replacement windows are “A+” rated by any means, as to achieve a genuine energy rating that is high enough to comply with the current Building Regulations requirements for greater thermal efficiency, the frame of the window (whether it is made of aluminium, crittall, hardwood or UPVC) needs to be independently tested in conjunction with the sealed unit and gaskets.

The current Building Regulations in England and Wales require both home owners and double glazing manufacturers and installers to supply and fit replacement windows with a minimum energy rating of “C” or a maximum combined U-Value of 1.6 W/m2K (a measure of thermal efficiency, where the lower the figure the greater the energy efficiency of a product).

As UPVC “A+” rated double glazed replacement windows and UPVC “A++” rated triple glazed replacement are both “A+” rated or better, there is frankly not much thermal difference between the levels of thermal performance. It is really a question of which product will give you the best return on your investment, plus whether double or triple glazing is best suited to your particular property and requirements.

Nowadays, although they do cost more, triple glazed UPVC windows, residential doors and French doors are not a great deal more expensive than double glazed products. Properly installed

*Outer frame profile of A++ triple glazed is 10mm slimmer than our A+ double glazed.

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“A+” rated UPVC double or triple glazing offers unrivalled value for money when household energy savings and consequent financial savings are taken into account (i.e. painting and decorating), saving money on maintenance costs year in, year out.

However, as triple glazing by definition has an extra pane of glass, each sealed unit is thicker and heavier duty. So not only does the extra glass cost at least 50% more, each window costs more to

transport as is much heavier. One word of warning however, historically time to date, triple glazed sealed units tend to break down/fail thermally more often than double glazed units, so this factor needs to be taken into account, along with the extra costs of triple glazing when choosing between the two different types.

Top quality UPVC triple glazing, with a combined U-value of 1.0 W/m²k, can potentially be around 40% more thermally efficient that standard UPVC “A” rated double glazing and 60% more thermally efficient than standard “C” rated double glazing.

Even though most UK property owners will find replacement “A+” rated double glazing perfectly adequate for this modern energy saving age, some may still think that triple glazing is worth the added investment as: 1) Triple glazing delivers more thermal efficiency than standard “A” rated UPVC double glazing so energy savings should be far higher.

2) Triple glazed windows further reduce draughts and cold spots in a room that currently has less thermally efficient windows and doors.

3) Triple glazed windows can also further reduce the impact of exterior noise. They do reduce noise, and if the middle pane of glass is a different type of glass to two external panes, this also helps toward acoustic insulation.

4) Triple glazed windows and doors could save each UK home owner many thousands of pounds over the next 20 years, which is not inconsiderable when the rising costs of fuel are taken into consideration.

so insist on having it toughened if you do choose replacement triple glazing.

To find out more about the benefits of both double and triple glazing from family owned and run independent double and triple glazing manufacturers and installers Hazlemere Windows, ask for a free no-obligation consultation with one of their experienced experts by calling 01727 238658 or visiting www.hazlemere.co.uk

“Triple glazed windows and doors could save each UK home owner many thousands of pounds over the next 20 years” 5) A 3rd pane of glass, by definition, makes a triple glazed sealed unit much harder to break than a double glazed sealed unit – especially when the middle pane is made of toughened glass. What’s more, many UPVC double and triple glazed windows are internally beaded and the glass unit can only be removed from the frame by a person who is inside the premises.

Because thermally efficient triple glazed sealed units keep more heat in, the internal inside pane will remain at roughly room temperature. Similarly, because less heat is escaping, the external pane will remain cold when it is cold outdoors. Therefore the middle pane of glass is subject to very contrasting temperatures i.e. warmth from the internal pane/ cavity and cold from the external pane/cavity, and thermal breakage could occur if standard annealed glass was used. By using toughened glass, the possibility of thermal breakage is all but eliminated, january 2017 79

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LATEST NEWS FROM BEVERLEY BARNETT INTERIOR DESIGNER

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everley Barnett’s expertise is in creating beautiful homes, ensuring they reflect the owners’ personality and lifestyle in their own way.

With a career that started with Colefax & Fowler, Beverley’s business has been established for over 30 years within the Interior Design world. A lifelong member of BIDA, her experience and excellence is apparent with every completed project. Beverley takes on the role of project manager coordinating all the tradesmen, ensuring that the end result for your home is an extension of your personality.

Understanding her clients’ wishes is key and an integral part of Beverley’s continued success.

Beverley now has added to her team of designers, bringing further skills to the table, enabling interior architectural design drawings to be supplied. This encompasses space planning, power, AV and lighting layouts. It also allows for bespoke pieces to be created, drafting detail drawings to form part of the projects tender and construction package whether it be a staircase, the front door or a dining table. These services, coupled with Beverley’s inherent talents in selecting just the right choice of fabrics, colours, textures, provide a service that is second to none.

The significance of the right lighting is major

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part of any project, whether it be in the bedroom, bathroom or living areas; Beverley will steer you through this potential minefield with ease. Beverley and her team always look at how to maximise light and space whilst keeping to the character of both the owner and their property.

The dilemma of flooring; what to choose?

Bathrooms or wet rooms? Freestanding or fitted kitchens? Beverley Barnett Interior Designers will hold your hand and ensure the transformation meets with your total approval. From the very first meeting to the end result, you realise that you are in safe hands and can relax with the confidence that your dream home will become a reality.

For a pleasurable experience when transforming your home, speak to Beverley in person on 01923 857029 www.beverleybarnett.co.uk

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Luxury Lighting for the Winter Months

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rying to increase the light in a home throughout the winter can be quite difficult as the days are shorter and the sun sets much earlier meaning you are getting less natural light intake during the day. To make sure your home is brightly lit throughout the day and evening, you may want to invest in some luxury lighting.

As well as helping light up your home in the darker, duller winter days lighting can also play an important part in your interior design. Using luxury lighting can provide a contemporary or traditional addition to your home, allowing you to match the style of your furniture and lighting. Lighting can also be used to create a centrepiece where it be a chandelier or an elegant floor lamp.

The main use of having internal lighting in a home is to create light in dark rooms but lighting is also a great way to set a certain mood, perfect for in the winter as you can use dimmer light to create a warm and comfortable ambience.

The choice of light type will depend on which room you

will be placing them in, for example, it would make a lot more sense to have something that can provide a great amount of light in a kitchen and possibly dining area as you will need the light for cooking and eating.

However, dimmer lighting would work better in living rooms and bedrooms as these are the main relaxation and rest areas in the home. In these living spaces table lights may be a better choice as they can be easily placed on a bedside table or on a side table in the living room. Depending on your interior design, simple or more intricate designs are available to provide a luxury touch to your living spaces. The Venezia table lamp by IQ Furniture will provide the necessary amount of light needed in a living or bedroom space as well as adding an elegance and luxury to your home.

Wall lights may also be a good choice for bedrooms or living areas next to your bed or mounted TV. This is the best type of lighting if you have lack of floor or side space.

Pendant lights can be used in any room but they usually suit a dining room better. Pendant lights are versatile as they can be placed at different heights, they would look incredible hanging low above a dining table. IQ Furniture’s Eclipse pendant lighting is ideal for a more simple design but still provides the feeling of light and warmth throughout the Winter months.

Floor lights would work well in a living space as they can brighten a specific area of a room, perfect for when you want to relax reading a book. Floor lamps are also easy to move around so you will be able to reposition the light to best suit you. The Zed floor lamp by IQ Furniture is the perfect choice for both a living and dining space as the shape allows the light to mould around and over your furnishings.

THE DETAILS To visit the largest designer lighting showroom in Amersham contact IQ Furniture on 01494 722 880 or email hello@iqfurniture.co.uk. www.skyhousedesigncentre.com www.iqfurniture.co.uk

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM

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t Steininger, you get everything from one single source. From their complete design service, to manufacturing, to implementation. For Steininger the utmost quality at all stages of the project is of course their top priority. After all, the satisfaction of their clients is both their aim and motivation.

Steininger’s designs are uncompromising: the virtually archaic intensity of artistic expression and puristic modernism creates their luxurious yet simplistic results. Steininger’s vision became a reality for the first time in their conception of the concrete kitchen in 2004. Here there are no distractions. Life happens and penetrates all levels of the now. The message seems to be clear, Steininger’s design has an ambivalent dimension to it. On the one hand, the kitchens are more like kitchens than others, but their objects exceed what one understands as a kitchen.

Consequently, they are: MAYBE NO KITCHEN AT ALL. Manufacturing all furniture in-house in St. Martin

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Upper Austria, their high-quality standard is also reflected in the materials used: specialist’s woods, the finest natural stone, anodized aluminum or even urban concrete. Steininger kitchens and furniture are characterized as unique pieces of artistic expression with formal means, encompassing the intensity of raw, yet functional living. This is what makes our Timeless Masterpieces.

Their designers and project managers support customer projects through to completion and beyond. They coordinate the trades, keep an overview, and take on the role of competent project supervisors for their clients. They ensure that their high-quality standard is maintained throughout all stages of the project – from the initial concept through to final implementation.

As a result, Steininger operates on a global scale, from Vienna, to Milan, to New York. Working with the most affluent of clientele from professional Sports figures to celebrities in music and film and even professional chefs. Steininger has projects currently underway in Puerto Rice, Croatia, Hong Kong and in even Lebanon. To say they are international is an understatement. Steininger are a worldwide brand and will take on a project in any location. Anything is possible for Steininger and they accept any challenge. This is reflected by frequent coverage in renowned, international magazines. Creating Timeless kitchen architecture on an international scale is their trademark Steininger also regularly presents their kitchens and furniture at renowned international trade shows, like

the biennial Euro Cucina in Milan and 100% design London.

The new Steininger UK Showroom. Located on Goswell Road, situated in the heart of the trendy Design area of Clerkenwell, Central London. You can discover their unique materials, precise design details and innovative manufacturing techniques that make the Steininger brand so special. Call one of our sales team: +44 (0)207 490 7438.

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Warwick House Hadley Highstone, Hadley Green

ffered for sale for only the third time in 150 years, a beautifully presented and meticulously detailed character home set in private landscaped gardens.

Approached via a discreet sweeping gated driveway, Warwick House is a unique home set in the heart of the Hadley Highstone Conservation Area, close to Hadley Green, yet offering fabulous countryside views from its secluded position with entryphone gated system with electric gates. The custom built kitchen features a large dining area and Aga cooker and the bathroom upstairs have recently been upgraded to a high standard. Custom built John Ladbury furniture is also features. Extensive terracing open onto the beautifully landscaped gardens with outside lighting and floodlit garden

areas. There is an option to rent the field behind if required. Hadley Highstone is conveniently located for the shops and amenities of High Barnet. London is easily accessible via First Capital

Connects over ground rail link at Hadley Wood station or the Northern Line at High Barnet. There are several highly regarded schools in the area including Dame Alice Owens, QE Boys, St Marthas, Stormont and Lochinver House.

ACCOMMODATION Reception hallway, drawing room, family room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, 2 guest cloakrooms. First floor; Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, dressing area, bedrooms 3, 4 and 5, family bathroom. Exterior; Landscaped gardens with countryside views, detached triple garage and 2 further garages. Grounds in excess of one acre (extra land can be purchased if required) Price: ÂŁ2,950,000

Hadley Wood Office 020 8440 9797.

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Price: £5,250,000

EXCLUSIVE DETACHED RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTED IN 2012 SITUATED IN MILL HILL’S PREMIER LOCATION. A TRULY MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE COMPRISING ALMOST 8000 SQ FT, WHICH HAS BEEN FINISHED TO THE HIGHEST SPECIFICATION THROUGHOUT. Cosway Estates are delighted to present one of the most luxurious and imposing properties on the most sought after road in Mill Hill, NW7. Located behind Double Private Security Gates, the property comprises Seven Spacious Bedrooms, Five Top of The Range Bathrooms, Four Reception Rooms and a Beautiful High Specification Kitchen. All of which is situated over Three Luxurious Floors of Fabulous Living Space. The property has been designed and built by leading Totteridge Architect, Andrew Scott Associates. With input from Leading Hampstead interior designer, Eileen Johnston to create a truly magnificent home. From the breath-taking Designer Curved staircases by WSM, to the impeccably created Bespoke Timber Architrave and Skirting, the entire property is a true masterpiece.

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ARRANDENE COttAGE | MILL HILL | NW7

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Price: £4,350,000

AN IMMACULATE NEO GEORGIAN STYLE GATED MANSION OF jUST UNDER 6500 SQ FT. Arrandene Cottage was constructed approx 9 years ago to a high specification and is set at the end of a private driveway, within tranquil and secluded grounds of approx 0.8 acres. Located in one of the area’s most private and tranquil settings, with views across to Mill HillCricket Pavillion to the rear of the property and in close proximity to Arrandene Open Space, providing idyllic woodland walks. Within walking distance of the property,is Mill Hill Broadway offering an array of cafes, restaurants, shops and delicatessens.