Life Magazines (Surrey editions) December 2022

Award Winning Excellence

Surrey business owner Mandira Sarkar, recently appeared on Channel 4’s ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’. Mandira owns and runs Mandira’s Kitchen, which produces artisan Indian freezer meals – she was picked from hundreds of applicants competing for a life changing contract to stock Aldi stores nationwide.

Discover a range of gorgeous gifts from Surrey’s Silent Pool Distillery, guaranteed to impress your friends and loved ones this Christmas. This range of gifts is suitable for all budgets. Whether it is the luxury Silent Pool Gin Copa Glass Gift Box selected for the one you love or a G&T Gift Pack as the ultimate secret Santa giftthere’s something to suit all occasions.

Racking your brain for Christmas presents this year? Why not swap material possessions for an experience gift that truly keeps on giving; a Painshill membership. Painshill is a stunning landscape garden in Cobham Surrey with 160 acres of woodland, meadow and lake. Designed in the 18th century as a living painting, the landscape invites you to walk around a work of art. Discover beautiful garden buildings such as the Temple of Bacchus or Gothic Temple and watch as stunning views unfold before you. For entry all year round, prices start at just £55.

Faye Manning Editor

UNTIL 8 JANUARY

GLOW

The popular Glow event returns to Wisley for 2022 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Wander the enchanted illuminated route and get that festive feeling as you discover ‘wow’ moments such as the glittering Wisteria Walk, fire candles, fountain displays, and spectacular colourful reflections in the Rock Garden. There will be tasty treats to enjoy along the way and festive shopping opportunities too.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB

THE CALENDAR

THURSDAYS

YOGA WITH UZMA

Enjoy vinyasa yoga for all. 90 minutes sessions, 7pm - 8.30pm.

Downside Village Hall

Downside Common Road

Cobham Surrey KT11 3NG

9 13 NOVEMBER

CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR

Taking place in RHS Hilltop –The Home of Gardening Science, the Craft & Design Fair at RHS Garden Wisley is the perfect opportunity to see outstanding work and craftsmanship from professional British makers all in one place. Browse and purchase from some of the UK’s finest contemporary artists and makers, all offering a large variety of unusual and original designs to suit all tastes, including a stunning collection of contemporary jewellery and stylish silverware. The show is included in normal garden admission. 9am – 4:30pm

RHS Garden Wisley Woking Surrey GU23 6QB

VARIOUS DATES

FOOD AND WINE MATCHING IN THE VINEYARD RESTAURANT

Pair your visit to Denbies with an artisanal experience at Denbies Vineyard restaurant and hotel. Away from the activity of the main winery, the hotel is in the heart of the vineyard with sweeping views across the avenues of vines. The Vineyard Restaurant provides the perfect location to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the wine estate.

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Surrey RH5 6AA

UNTIL 2 JANUARY

CHRISTMAS AT POLESDEN LACEY

Visit Polesden Lacey’s sumptuous house, dressed at its Christmas best. A 17ft Christmas tree welcomes as you step into the central hall and glittering displays throughout the house show the 12 Days of Christmas. See a hidden inner courtyard, decorated with falling snow and a golden partridge in a pear tree – plus an outdoor installation of swans-a-swimming with the picturesque house in the background. Take the children on a storybook trail indoors or explore the outdoors family trail with active challenges and games.

Polesden Lacey - National Trust Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD

10 DECEMBER

THE CHILDREN’S TRUST’S WINTER ILLUMINATIONS

See the mansion and gardens lit up as you have never seen them before. Indulge in a hot chocolate or mulled wine; perfect for keeping hands warm as you enjoy some festive songs from local performers. (Joining in is welcome – and encouraged!). Have a potter around stalls selling gifts and treats and try your luck in our special winter raffle. Don’t forget to toast marshmallows and warm those tummies up, too.

The Children’s Trust, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5RU

16 DECEMBER

MINI PAINTERS

Dress for mess and join us for some painting fun that improves sensory development and fine motor skills, as well as being creative and messy. All materials included. Advance booking required.

The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA

8 DECEMBER

HALOW CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas classics with our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Our young people will be presenting a delightful evening of music. Featuring performances by our young people and Guildford and Godalming Jazz Choirs.

St Nicholas’ Church, Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4AW

10 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS DECORATION SCULPTING WORKSHOP

Create individual unique handmade Christmas decorations with artist Dot Young to keep for yourself or as Christmas gifts. You will spend the morning learning relief sculpting techniques, using a range of references and ideas to develop your own individual Christmas decorations. In the afternoon you will learn to make a mould and individually cast the decorations, as well as a range of finishing techniques.

The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA

14 DECEMBER

THE ART PARLOURBURLESQUE INFUSED LIFE DRAWING, FESTIVE EDITION!

Join Hundred Watt Club as they return to The Boileroom with another festive multi-sensory life drawing session. Step into a world of midwinter magic, where frost-kissed fingertips, a delight of bells, flushed cheeks and snow at midnight are our artistic inspiration.

The Boileroom, 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LS

UNTIL 24 DECEMBER

VISIT FATHER CHRISTMAS AT GODSTONE FARM

After a jolly jaunt through Candy Cane Lane, your child will have a special challenge to figure out! You’ll then have a private visit to Father Christmas in his cosy grotto before choosing a special gift from Father Christmas’ Toy Shop, stocked from floor to ceiling with an array of toys and gifts and then enjoy a fun opportunity to decorate a tasty festive treat!

Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Surrey RH9 8LX

UNTIL 2 JANUARY

WINDSOR GREAT PARK ILLUMINATED

This very special light trail returns to light up the festive season brighter, better and more dazzling than ever with a brand new trail design and spectacularly re-imagined installations. Windsor Great Park Illuminated promises to be the perfect evening out where long-lasting festive memories will be made.

Windsor Great Park, The Crown Estate, Windsor Great Park, Surrey SL4 2HT

THE CALENDAR

15 JANUARY

A DENCH AND 2 WILLIAMS

Charterhouse school is opening its doors and hosting a once in a lifetime event for the Surrey charity Mane Chance Sanctuary. The legend and theatre icon Dame Judi Dench will be joined by her daughter, actor Finty Williams and her grandson Sam Williams for an afternoon of anecdotes and no doubt laughter! Dame Judi will look back at her long and illustrious career and Finty and Sam will share their life as a family as they navigated it alongside her. Prices for this event range from £31. Book via the charity web site: manechancesanctuary.org

Charterhouse School, Hurtmore Road, Godalming GU7 2DX

UNTIL 2 JANUARY

PALACE OF LIGHT

This year’s light trail is bigger and better than ever before, with more elaborate installations and dramatic displays, taking a route through the wilderness, formal gardens and palace that’s double the length of 2021. There will also be an expanded fantastic food and drink offer from street food pioneers, KERB.

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

18 DECEMBER

THE NUTCRACKER - A FESTIVE FAMILY TREAT!

This innovative dance company presents their Christmas classic. Journey through the magical night with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful Land of Sweets. Combining beautiful costumes, talented dancers and an enchanting spirit.

The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4SZ

DIGITAL TOUR LAUNCHES AT WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Anew digital tour launching at West Horsley Place this week will give visitors a unique opportunity to discover more about the fascinating history of the Grade I listed Manor House.

The tour, which will be available from Sunday 20 November on the free app Smartify – for visitors to West Horsley Place along with virtual visitors from around the world - features the recollections of people from the local community who knew Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe (19152014), the last private owner of West Horsley Place.

From Gordon Bufton, who lived in the house as a boy in the ‘50s and ‘60s when his parents worked for Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe, to Ian Wright, then manager of Squire’s Garden Centre, whose dog was a favourite of the Duchess, the new tour brings to life the recent past of West Horsley Place.

It is the culmination of Our Stories, an intergenerational community project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund that brought together young people aged 15-18 to interview older people about their memories of West Horsley Place, Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe and the village of West Horsley to create an oral history. 14 young people took part in the project, learning about their local history and gaining new skills, and 29 older people, who shared their stories and were able to create new connections. The full interviews will be held by Surrey History Centre and will be available as a resource for future generations.

Our Stories was devised by West Horsley Place Trust to combat loneliness and to improve wellbeing as part of a wider two-year programme of public consultation and activity supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund that is, for the first time, enabling a wide range of people from the local community to experience how heritage spaces can transform health and wellbeing.

Commenting, Ilona Harris, Director of West Horsley Place Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be launching this new tour here at West Horsley Place. It’s the perfect way to capture people’s stories and memories, and it has been a pleasure to bring all ages together with this project. Visitors

to our Open Days will be able to enjoy this audio tour as they explore our ancient Manor House and, for the first time, we can welcome virtual visitors from anywhere in the world. I’m so looking forward to seeing people experiencing the house in a new way as they listen to Our Stories.”

Ian Wright, who participated in the project, said: “It was a huge privilege for me to have been invited to participate in the West Horsley Place oral history project as it had a been a huge privilege for me to have known the Duchess and welcomed so many times in to her wonderful home.”

“The Duchess was a unique character full of fascinating stories which she gladly and willingly shared with me. She and her family had lived through, experienced and been part of so much of the history of the 19th and 20th century. We became firm friends and I used to relish my weekly visits to the house. Every visit filled me with wonder as she recounted her life stories to me. Those years are fondly remembered as some of the best years of my life and I have been glad to record the memories of a person the likes of which we won’t see again.”

Our Stories will are available on Smartify now by searching West Horsley Place.

For further information please visit westhorsleyplace.org

“We’re delighted to be launching this new tour here at West Horsley Place. It’s the perfect way to capture people’s stories and memories, and it has been a pleasure to bring all ages together with this project”

GET YOUR SKATES ON! LONDON’S COOLEST ICE RINKS

London is truly magical, especially at Christmas. With twinkling lights and trees set to the backdrop of some of London’s most iconic locations, a trip to an ice rink is a perfect festive experience for the whole family. Here’s our pick of the best – so get your skates on this Christmas!

GLIDE AT BATTERSEA POWER STATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JO

MALONE LONDON

Open until 8 January 2023 (except Christmas Day) London’s brand new and only riverside ice rink. Set against a backdrop of one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, the ice rink at Battersea Power Station is one of the most magnificent open-air ice rinks in the city. Glide features three interconnecting rinks with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece. Off the ice, there are vintage-style fairground rides, live entertainment, fabulous food and drink venues and a spot of Christmas shopping. Book tickets via glidebatterseapowerstation.com

SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE WITH MOËT & CHANDON

Open until 15 January 2023 (except Christmas Day)

“Glide features three interconnecting rinks with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree as its centrepiece”

One of the capital’s favourite winter experiences with unrivalled skating, ground-breaking music, seasonal shopping and delicious food and drink. The stunning courtyard is the backdrop to a beautiful ice rink and dazzling 40ft Christmas tree. For beginners, Skate School returns with stabilisers for children on a first come, first serve basis. Special events and activities are available for all ages, with a pop-up store from Hotel Chocolat where luxury chocolate gifting is available for those looking for an indulgent gift, or simply a treat for themselves.

somersethouse.org.uk

HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND

Open until 2 January 2023 (except Christmas Day)

Welcome to London’s spectacular Christmas destination! Set under a canopy of twinkly lights and built around the iconic Victorian bandstand, you can unwind and glide with a gentle musical backdrop. Festive fun for everyone, with penguin skating aids and children’s bob skates available for your little ones! For 15 years, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has been spreading the Christmas spirit with a host of exciting attractions, rides and shows for all ages, it is a one-stop festive day out set in one of London’s most iconic locations.

hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Somerset House - Credit Owen Harvey

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

LET’S GO SKATING AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE

Open until 8 January 2023 (except Christmas Day)

Glide across the ice under the stars, for an unforgettable festive experience in the grounds of Henry VIII former residence. For those needing a little helping hand, skate aid helpers are available to support your little ones. Enjoy festive funky tunes that the whole family can sing along to! You can also enjoy delicious treats at Miss Polly’s Café with something for everyone! There is plenty for mum and dad to enjoy too, from wine and beer to a festive mulled wine. Truly magical against the backdrop of one of London’s finest Royal Palaces. hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk

ICE RINK CANARY WHARF

Open until 25 February 2023 except Christmas Day)

Skate beneath Canary Wharf’s twinkling skyline, glide across the outdoor covered ice rink. Enjoy live music and DJ nights on Wednesdays and Christmas festivities throughout the season. Skate aids can be hired for little ones on a first come, first served basis on the day. Individual ice skating is available with their dedicated NISA qualified coaches. The Off-Piste Bar brings a variety of drinks to cater to all tastes, as well as heaters for those chilly winter evening. A perfect place to warm up or cool down after your session on the ice. icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk

SKATE AT THE QUEEN’S HOUSE, GREENWICH

Open until 8 January 2023 (except Christmas Day)

Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the elegant surroundings of Royal Museums Greenwich, the Queen’s House Ice Rink is a truly magical place. You can enjoy stunning views of Greenwich Park and the glittering lights of Canary Wharf. Little ones are also catered for with penguin skate aids to hire. Warm up with hot drinks and seasonal snacks at Benugo’s, situated

right next to the rink. For a wider selection visit the National Maritime Museum’s Parkside Café, open during museum hours. rmg.co.uk/skate

ALEXANDRA PALACE ICE SKATING

Open until 15 January 2023 (except Christmas Day)

It’s a wonderful Ally Pally Christmas! Skating is a year-round activity at the Palace, but the rink feels particularly merry at Christmas time with a full-on festive day out where you can meet Santa alongside Toy Making workshops. Regular skaters aged 3-90 years old, first timers all the way up to seasoned pros and national champions. There are courses for adults and children alike, to make skating easy, safe and ultimately lots of fun for the whole family!

alexandrapalace.com/the-ice-rink

Skylight Rooftop Ice Rink, Tobacco Dock

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink

Ice Rink Canary Wharf

Somerset House

Credit Owen Harvey

The Queen’s House Greenwich Ice Rink

Paddington at the Palace

Paddington Bears have been photographed around royal residences ahead of the Queen Consort donating more than 1,000 teddies to the Barnardo’s children’s charity.

Camilla attended a special teddy bears’ picnic at Bow Nursery, which is run by the charity, and she personally delivered the Paddingtons and other cuddly toys that were left at royal residences as tributes to the Queen following her death in September, to Barnardo’s children’s services.

The teddies had been left by members of the public outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

The Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace and Barnardo’s released a video documenting the bears’ journeys alongside photos of different Paddingtons enjoying their stay at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House.

One shot shows a bear sliding down the bannister of an ornate staircase while another pictures a bear picking out a Paddington book from a shelf full of books.

Paddington film cast members Hugh Bonneville and Madeleine Harris, and Paddington author Michael Bond’s daughter Karen Jankel for whom he wrote the original stories, also attended the picnic.

It comes after Camilla was pictured surrounded by teddies in a photo taken on October 13 to mark the 64th anniversary of the publication of the first Paddington Bear book.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee sketch in the summer saw the Peruvian bear visit Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea, during which the Queen produced a marmalade sandwich from her handbag.

It prompted mourners to leave teddy bears

and even some marmalade sandwiches among the floral tributes which amassed outside royal residences following her death.

In 2016, the Queen passed the patronage of Barnardo’s to Camilla, who was then the Duchess of Cornwall.

Barnardo’s chief executive Lynn Perry said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Barnardo’s patron for over 30 years, and we are honoured to be able to give homes to the teddies that people left in her memory.

“We promise to look after these bears which will be well-loved and bring joy to the children we support.

“We are incredibly grateful to Her Majesty The Queen Consort for her support in helping us to raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable children and young people in the UK so that we can continue to support them through our vital services.”

Tom Jarvis, director of parks at the Royal Parks charity, said: “Over the last few weeks we have been looking for a fitting and appropriate use for the hundreds of teddy bears that were left in Green Park and Hyde Park to honour the Queen.

“We are delighted that the teddy bears will now bring joy and comfort to hundreds of children supported by Barnardo’s.”

Buckingham Palace said the teddies were being “well looked after” at the palace, Clarence House and in the Royal Parks nursery in Hyde Park.

Paddington pictured around palace ahead of Camilla donating tributes to charity

“The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee sketch in the summer saw the Peruvian bear visit Buckingham Palace for afternoon tea”

Mandira’s Kitchen Competes In Channel 4 Series

Surrey business owner Mandira Sarkar, recently appeared on Channel 4’s ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’.

Mandira owns and runs Mandira’s Kitchen, which produces artisan Indian freezer meals – she was picked from hundreds of applicants competing for a life changing contract to stock Aldi stores nationwide.

Hosted by Anita Rani, of Countryfile and BBC Radio 4 and Chris Bavin, of Britain’s Best Home Cook and Eat Well for Less, the six-part series sees suppliers compete in categories such as dinners, baked goods, treats and store cupboard essentials.

Products are presented to Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, who deliberates on factors such as price, packaging, shopper demand, and the ability to scale up, before whittling contestants down to just two.

The finalists are then given four weeks to address any feedback, before presenting improved products to Julie who decides which product will appear as a Specialbuy in over 970 stores.

Mandira, who started the business as a supper club in her kitchen and now employs 16 women, says: “Food is a very emotive thing and we cook all

THE DETAILS

To find out if Mandira made it on to Aldi’s shelves watch Aldi’s Next Big Thing on Channel 4, every Thursday at 8pm until 24th November.

our meals with a lot of love. Everything is made from scratch, with fresh ingredients – no cans or jars.

“I think it’s high time that people in the UK can easily enjoy authentic Indian food at home, and a contract with Aldi would help us to realise this ambition.”

The multi-category competition is part of Aldi’s ongoing commitment to locally sourced products. Aldi has pledged to prioritise homegrown suppliers as it works towards spending an additional £3.5 billion a year with British businesses by the end of 2025.

THE MAYFAIR ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 January 2023

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair is returning to London’s West End and the five-star London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. Over 40 fine art and antiques dealers are starting the year in style - with this fair organised by Ingrid Nilson of The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, which returns after the pandemic. The Fair is a traditional, highquality event, that will be held in the glamorous Westminster Ballroom and foyer.

The fair will feature some thirty-five distinguished specialist exhibitors, drawn primarily from The British Antique Dealers’ Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers.

The aim is to present a varied selection of high-quality art and antiques, giving visitors the opportunity to browse and acquire the finest period furniture, enamels and boxes, traditional and contemporary sculpture, oil paintings and watercolours, antique and modernist jewellery, English and Oriental ceramics, glass, clocks, vintage watches, 20th century design pieces and many other decorative and rare objects spanning the centuries.

The fair has a magnificent international following including interior designers, collectors and, with its central location, lures foreigners visiting London,

as well as people seeking unique pieces for their interiors. January’s fair promises many different disciplines from specialist dealers, including clocks from Antiques Roadshow expert Richard Price.

The fair has its own light refreshments available and being in a five-star hotel in London’s West End, it comes with all the trappings expected of a hotel of this calibre, complete with Gordon Ramsay restaurants Lucky Cat and the Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, as well as the cosy 1920’s cocktail bar The Luggage Room.

Visitors enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, the eclectic choice on offer and the comfortable surroundings of the five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

THE DETAILS

£10 at the door - free re-admission with programme.

Facebook: @AntiquesDealersFairLtd

Instagram: @adflfairs

Twitter: @ADFLfairs

mayfairfair.com

Fair Opening times: Thursday 12.00–20.00

Friday 11.00–18.00

Saturday 11.00–18.00

Sunday 11.00–17.00

The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Duke Street, London W1K 6JP

Delphin Enjolras ‘ The Tea Party’ . Cambridge Fine Art

English Regency Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Timepiece, Richard Price

Two Buccellati rings from Anthea AG Antiques

Edgar Degas ‘Four Dancers Evolving ‘Haynes Fine Art

A school with family at its heart

successful learners. As they mature, pupils are expected to stretch themselves and push their own boundaries and limitations.

Learning is brought to life outside the classroom and the school offers an exciting co-curricular programme designed to enrich students’ school lives but also to teach valuable life skills such as perseverance and teamwork.

At Claires Court, sport is for all students to enjoy whatever their ability and a huge variety of sporting activities are on offer. With its close proximity to the River Thames and local lakes, older students can opt to sail, kayak or canoe during games lessons twice a week. In fact the school has a strong rowing reputation with recent wins at Henley Royal Regatta and the British Rowing Championships cementing their national reputation.

With a strong track record on pastoral care, Claires Court in Maidenhead is a school for families, where community is central to its ethos.

Founded over 60 years ago by the Principals’ parents, Claires Court offers a diamond shape education providing a unique opportunity for girls and boys to be educated during their Junior and Senior years separately, coming together for trips, visits and sporting events, whilst its Nursery and Sixth Form pupils benefit from co-education.

This is a school where pupils are encouraged to be the very best they can be and make a positive difference in everything they do. The curriculum extends far beyond the basics and students experience an education which equips them well for life in a changing, fast-paced and challenging world.

The school has a strong and coherent learning philosophy, the Claires Court Essentials, which focuses on developing a variety of skills and behaviours that young people need to be

Book a visit at clairescourt.com or email registrar@clairescourt.com. An extensive coach service is available serving the surrounding area.

The school’s values of responsibility, respect, loyalty and integrity are lived and breathed throughout the school community, encouraging students to develop a moral sense of worth and personal values which will hold them in such good stead in their lives to come.

Juniors enjoy a range of activities such as chess, parkour, bushcraft and swimming on site.

ESCAPE FROM LIFE, ESCAPE FROM REALITY

As if being awarded the ‘Maldives Leading Honeymoon Destination 2022’ wasn’t enough of an accolade, in October, for the second time in two years, JA Manafaru was re-crowned the even greater honour of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ by the prestigious World Travel Awards.

And announced in November, JA Manafaru was also voted the ‘World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’, making the World Travel Awards ‘triple-honeymoon’ honours not just a country or regional achievement, but a ceremonial worldwide crown as well.

Whether you are planning your dream honeymoon or just need to escape the winter chill over Valentine’s Day, there is a romantic island nestled in the farthest reaches of the Maldives archipelago, waiting to help you celebrate your love whilst unwinding in the glory of the Indian Ocean.

As far as getaways go, JA Manafaru is the northernmost resort in the Maldives, taking you far from the madding crowd and into a world of authentic Maldivian life. Why not cast yourself away to this barefoot luxury private island which presents an understated and unassuming sanctuary for couples who dream of experiencing unsurpassed serenity.

This island experience offers an unrivalled level of privacy, perfect soft sand beaches and crystalclear waters surround this idyllic pristine natural island that benefits from remoteness more than any other Maldives barefoot luxury resort.

Whether you wish to listen to nature’s calling from the tropical forest canopy at dusk, or the lapping of the ocean as you sleep, the selection of spacious beach villas, over-water villas and palatial two and three-bedroom residences, each with their secluded gardens and private pool (or pools), presents a choice for everyone - and for every occasion.

With an extensive list of ceremony and blessing set-ups for honeymooners and those wishing to renew their vows, every small detail will be taken care of on your special occasion. From bouquets to button-hole flowers, from cakes to champagne, the island team are on hand to ensure memorable moments on your special Maldivian escape. jaresortshotels.com

SINGING IS BACK!

GARETH MALONE UK TOUR

Guildford Thursday 15th December G LIVE

Singing is back! During the pandemic, singing was as good as banned and we were all silenced! But now the time has come to lift our voices once more as Gareth Malone brings his new tour, ‘Sing-AlongA-Gareth!’ to venues across the UK this autumn.

Join Gareth for this heart-warming show, together with his band, four stellar singers and a choir, local to each venue he will visit. Kicking off on 26 October at The Lowry in Salford, the show will then tour around the UK before culminating on 16 December at the Poole Lighthouse. Tickets go on-sale at 9.00am on Friday 8 July from garethmalone.com

Audiences will get to enjoy an evening of songs that Gareth has sung on TV over the last 15 years, and many of the tracks that were performed by him along with the hugely successful ‘Great British Home Chorus’ - which saw thousands of people around the country sing with Gareth from their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms during the pandemic, including:

• I’m Still Standing – Elton John

• Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

• Ordinary World - Duran Duran

• Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

• Stand By Me - Ben E. King

• Wake Me Up – Avicii

• Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel

• Fields Of Gold – Sting

• Along with a unique medley of party songs created by Gareth!

Playing piano, guitar and bass, Gareth will keep everyone entertained throughout the show as he creates songs on the spot and helps the audience to write their own songs, discovering some hidden talent along the way. This is a feel-good evening of upbeat fun tracks we all know and love, which everyone can easily sing-along too. And you’ll be able to download the song list in advance to practice. Whether you are coming with a choir or as sing-along solo, all are welcome to join Gareth in this celebration of community and song.

Gareth Malone said: “I cannot wait to get out on the road and sing with people this autumn. Wherever I go, people are so excited about being able to listen to live music and to enjoy singing once again. This is going to feel like a real party.” glive.co.uk

“Playing piano, guitar and bass, Gareth will keep everyone entertained throughout the show as he creates songs on the spot and helps the audience to write their own songs”

CHRISTMAS GUIDE

IMAGE: CHRISTMAS AT PAINSHILL

CHRISTMAS GIFTING WITH THE GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY

WE ASKED THE CHEFS AT THE ACADEMY FOR THEIR TOP CHRISTMAS TIPS…

How do you get really crispy roast potatoes?

Chef Bea: I always give my potatoes a really good shake in a colander to fluff up the edges after they’ve been parboiled. This will give you more surface area to crisp up in the hot oil.

What’s an easy way to add flavour to root veg?

This year, we think gifting should be about making memories, so why not make them extra delicious with a gift voucher or cooking class for the Gordon Ramsay Academy. This first-ever cookery school from Gordon Ramsay is conveniently located in Surrey (just a quick train ride from London and Southern England), and makes a failsafe option for foodie friends, adventurous family members, or anyone who just loves to learn new skills.

With an enormous range of classes to choose from, from Taste of India to Next Level Baking and Ultimate Fish and Seafood (not to mention Gordon’s signature Beef Wellington) there are dozens of classes suited to people of all ages, interests, and levels of experience. You don’t need to be an expert chef already to give it a go!

What’s more, you can get the whole family involved. If you know a budding young cook then get them whipping up a storm with Junior Chef classes and family Cook Together classes – that’s weekend and school holiday activities sorted. Not local? No problem. Join the chefs for an online class as you cook along together from the comfort of your own kitchen.

There are lots of gift voucher options designed in a way to make gifting as simple as possible. You can buy vouchers from £10 to use towards any class or pick specific classes you think they’ll love. Vouchers can be emailed straight to your inbox, or add a lovely presentation wallet and they’ll post the voucher out to you ready to wrap up under the tree. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!

Chef Rob: You can’t go wrong with honey and mustard for carrots, parsnips, swede, turnips, celeriac and more. Mix a heaped spoonful of each together and drizzle over the hot veg as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Any new twists you’ll be trying this year?

Chef Andrew: Cardamom is one of my favourite spices so I’m going to add a few crushed cardamom pods to my cranberry sauce this year to add a subtle spice – just remember to remove them before serving!

What would you suggest for a showstopper dessert?

Chef Sally: The Lemon meringue cheesecake recipe from our Next level baking class is always a hit with my friends and family – it looks amazing and can all be prepared in advance so you can just wow your guests by toasting the meringue to serve.

THE DETAILS

Classes range from £30-£220pp and run all through the week. To have a look at the full range of classes available, as well as more information on gift vouchers, visit gordonramsayacademy.com

Gordon Ramsay Academy

57-61 Commercial Way, Woking, Surrey GU21 6HN 020 7352 2442 woking@gordonramsayacademy.com

Let Princess Alice Hospice recycle your Christmas tree!

Rianna Davies, Partnerships Fundraiser said: “We started the collection service last year which resulted in the collection of 753 trees, raising a fantastic £11,600 for the Hospice. This year, we hope to smash our target of 1,000 trees. “As well as it being an amazing, hassle-free way to support our vital care for patients and their families, you’ll be doing your bit for the environment as every tree is chipped and recycled – and the best part is, you don’t even have to leave your home! Just pop it out the front of your property, and we’ll collect it.”

A small act of kindness can go a long way:

• £17 could pay for a Dovetail session for one child following the death of a parent.

• £28 could cover two hours of support from a physiotherapist.

• £36 could cover the cost of an hour’s care for a patient in our In-Patient Unit this Christmas.

• £81 could enable a Princess Alice Nurse to visit a patient at home over the festive season.

• £215 could pay for a year’s worth of monthly Dovetail sessions for one bereaved child.

• £432 could pay for 12 hours of compassionate care for one patient in our In-Patient Unit this Christmas.

THE DETAILS

To register please visit pah.org.uk/events/ christmas-tree-collection.

We’re also looking for volunteers to help us support this service. If you have a van and are feeling strong, we’d love you to take part in this tree-mendous event. Please contact us at events@pah.org.uk.

What will you do with your real Christmas tree in the New Year? How will you dispose of it? If you’re stuck on how to answer these questions, Princess Alice is offering residents the chance to sustainably dispose of their Christmas tree in exchange for a donation.

If you live in KT8, KT7, KT10, KT11, KT12 or KT13, you can take advantage of our Christmas tree collection service; donations will help to raise crucial funds to allow the Hospice to continue to provide free compassionate end of life care within our local communities.

You can register online, make your donation and have your tree ready for collection on Friday 6 January, Saturday 7 January or Sunday 8 January 2023, and they will do the rest.

Handcrafted Luxury Gin Gifts from Surrey

available in the classic Silent Pool Gin or Rare Citrus Gin.

SUPER PREMIUM GIFTS

Silent Pool Gin with Dartington Martini Glasses and Copa Glasses RRP £540

Discover a range of gorgeous gifts from Silent Pool Distillery, guaranteed to impress your friends and loved ones this Christmas. This range of gifts is suitable for all budgets. Whether it is the luxury Silent Pool Gin Copa Glass Gift Box selected for the one you love or a G&T Gift Pack as the ultimate secret Santa gift - there’s something to suit all occasions.

UNDER £25

Silent Pool G&T Pack RRP £15

The perfect stocking filler. This gift pack contains a Copa Glass, a 50cl mini of Silent Pool Gin/Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin and a Fever Tree Tonic to serve up the perfect double Silent Pool Gin & Tonic.

Silent Pool Gin Upcycled Botanical Candles RRP £24

Scented candles each inspired by botanicals in the gin recipe including Rose, Elderflower & Honey, and Bergamot & Lavender. Housed in used Silent Pool Gin bottles as a part of their sustainable upcycling scheme, these gorgeous bottles are given a second time to shine. Filled with 100% natural essential oils and environmentally friendly soy wax they are the best way to decorate your Christmas dinner table.

UNDER £40

Silent Pool Gin Luxury Gift Tin RRP £40

Luxury handcrafted gin made from 24 botanicals this gin captures the essence of the Surrey Hills. A contemporary London Dry gin with floral top notes, this luxury gin is gifted in a high-quality decorative tin for instant wow factor.

UNDER £70

Silent Pool Gin & Copa Glass Gift Box RRP £69.50

A remarkable gift box that includes a bottle of Silent Pool Gin with a pair of premium Silent Pool Gin Copa Glasses. A great gift for your G&T fan

Silent Pool gin and Dartington Crystal have collaborated to create this set of beautiful Copa and Martini glasses. Each glass has been delicately handcrafted, hand-blown using 24% lead crystal with every detail of the intricate botanical pattern meticulously etched onto glass by hand. These very limited high-quality crystal glasses mix and serve Silent Pool Gin like no other.

SUSTAINABLE GIFTS

Green Man Wildwood Gin RRP £30

Introducing the world’s first spirit to be packaged in a paperboard bottle, Green Man Gin has a carbon footprint 6 times lower than a glass bottle. It is lightweight, carbon-friendly and 100% recyclable and represents a key part of the sustainability journey at Silent Pool Distillery. All gifts are available at silentpooldistillers.com

315 years on and Christmas simply isn’t Christmas without Fortnum & Mason. From elegant decorations to a feast of delicious luxury foods and beverages, F&M is turning their Christmas spirit up to eleven. And remember, when it comes to starting your Christmas shop, earlier is always merrier... whether you want to deck the halls with handmade decorations, tableware and crackers, looking for gifts for those hard-to-buy-for recipients or stocking the cupboards with festive feasting essentials – indulge in Fortnum’s this Christmas.

Christmas Hampers & Gift Boxes

Make it a Fortnum’s Christmas and send a Christmas hamper to loved ones near and far this season. Lift the lid on a wicker-full of delicious nibbles, bubbles and surprises – from glorious

Fortnum & Mason

teas, wine and champagne to decadent biscuits, puddings, condiments and cheeses. Their range is luxury personified. Their vast range includes:

The Imperial Hamper. Extra Large, 77 items, £6,000.

When it comes to this Christmas hamper, bigger is most certainly better. Inside the five hampers that make up The Imperial, you will find plenty of teaware and accessories, decorations, a copy of F&M’s latest book, Time for Tea, and, naturally, every delicious thing for the very merriest Fortnum’s Christmas imaginable.

The Christmas Feast Hamper. Extra Large, 32 items, £1,000.

What matters most at Christmas – at least as far as F&M is concerned – is the feast. As the happy

“Inside the five hampers that make up The Imperial, you will find plenty of teaware and accessories, decorations, a copy of F&M’s latest book, Time for Tea, and, naturally, every delicious thing for the very merriest Fortnum’s Christmas imaginable”

Makers of Merriment since 1707

(and hopefully hungry) recipient of this fittingly named hamper, your festive indulging is about to begin, with glorious, sweet treats, savoury delights and tipsy tipples. With so much waiting for you to discover, let the feasting begin!

The Christmas at Highgrove Hamper. Large. 11 items, £1,000. Highgrove and Fortnum’s have collaborated to create this magical hamper brimming with all sorts of organic delights. However, you choose to celebrate there’s a treat for one and all - including teas and tipples, puddings and biscuits, preserves and marmalades, wine and Champagne and much more.

The Rosé Champagne & Chocolate Gift Box. £90.00. Filled with an unbeatable combination of Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles and Rosé Brut Reserve Champagne, The Rosé Champagne & Chocolate Gift Box is a gift worthy of celebration. Maximum elegance and finesse with a delicious taste of glamour.

Things that make you go boom!

In true Fortnum’s style, they are keeping the Christmas cracker tradition alive with a glittering collection of hand decorated crackers. Their cracker range is suitably impressive and includes:

The Magnificence Crackers, Set of 6. £1,000. Majestic in both name and contents, these show-stopping crackers are almost too perfect to pull. However, once opened, you’ll find a gift to treasure inside. From their silver-plated tea strainer to their olivewood & sterling silver honey drizzler

THE DETAILS

For more details visit fortnumandmason.com. Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER Smaller but just as sweet, stores at St Pancras International, The Royal Exchange and Heathrow Terminal 5

– not forgetting a fabric crown and joke. Let the festivities commence!

Queen Bee Crackers, Set of 6. £575.00. Inspired by the hardworking bees who make F&M honey, these elegant crackers each contain a buzzing little treat - like a jar of Fortnum’s honey, a nip of Honey Gin or an essential honey accessory, like the silver-plated drizzler - as well as a paper crown and joke. On three... pull!

Christmas Tea Lover’s Crackers. Set of 6. £130.00. Flecked and gilded in gold and Eau de Nil - much like the Piccadilly store itself - these crackers are a tea-lover’s Christmas wish come true, with each containing either a Fortnum’s famous tea or biscuit, a traditional paper crown and joke. Let the Christmas teatime begin!

There’s nothing quite like giving the gift of Fortnum’s, you can also treat your loved ones with a Fortnum’s Gift Card. Presented in a luxury Eau di Nil box, gift cards are redeemable online, as well as in their iconic Piccadilly store and over the telephone.

Everything you need for a very merry Fortnum’s Christmas!

Gifts That Keep on Giving FROM PAINSHILL

Racking your brain for Christmas presents this year? Why not swap material possessions for an experience gift that truly keeps on giving; a Painshill membership.

Painshill is a stunning landscape garden in Cobham Surrey with 160 acres of woodland, meadow and lake. Designed in the 18th century as a living painting, the landscape invites you to walk around a work of art. Discover beautiful garden buildings such as the Temple of Bacchus or Gothic Temple and watch as stunning views unfold before you. For entry all year round, prices start at just £55.

Give your loved ones endless days out to enjoy this beautiful place. For one fee they can enjoy watching the seasons change with a gift that lasts all year round. Give someone daffodils, bluebells, summer picnics, stunning autumn colour and winter wonderland walks, all for one price.

It is a well-known fact that being outdoors and connecting with nature on a regular basis is hugely beneficial for people’s mental and physical health. Painshill offers everyone a place of tranquillity, beauty and charm. It offers families somewhere to get back to nature and couples a garden made for romantic walks. Make amazing memories with membership.

For families there are a number of trails throughout the year which are all included in membership. This Christmas, for example, Painshill has a statue trail of superheroes for the children, and those young at heart, to enjoy.

All income generated from ticket sales, membership and the gift shop goes back into preserving and protecting the beautiful landscape at Painshill so you are supporting a charity as well. The gift shop is full of unique products including Painshill honey and Painshill Sparkling Wine.

All those gin lovers in your life will absolutely love the Painshill Kitchen Garden Gin. It is flavoured with botanicals grown on site by the Painshill landscape team. The Kitchen Garden Gin is a refreshing taste made with lemon balm, rosemary and shredded rhubarb. It is distilled by The Gin Kitchen in Dorking and only made in small batches so is truly an exclusive and local product. It is available in the Painshill gift shop in time for this Christmas.

Take a look at painshill.co.uk for more information.

“All those gin lovers in your life will absolutely love the Painshill Kitchen Garden Gin”

Award Winning Patisserie & Chocolaterie

We talk to Chris Bachmann from Bachmann’s Patisserie

Why is Christmas special at Bachmanns?

I think it comes down to our products- we make such a variety of Christmas specialities that everyone who comes through the doors can find something special they like to give as a gift or treat themselves. Over the years we have built up an ever growing long fan base of a “Bachmanns Christmas”. Our regular customers always make a trip in December to see what my team have created, and the shop is always busy during Advent, when we the shops look so festive.

What sells best at Christmas?

That’s a difficult one! It changes from year to year if I’m honest. We make Stollen, Christmas Puddings, Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, Christmas Petits fours, and a bewildering array of Chocolate Christmas products. If I had to pick out favourites, it would be difficult to be honest, but our Prune and Cognac Tart was previously named as the best Christmas Cake or dessert in the UK, and more recently, our Lebkuchen was named the best gingerbread, so I guess I’m particularly proud of those. A few years ago we won a national Design

THE DETAILS

32 Church Street

Weybridge, KT13 8DX 01932 820247

6 Criterion Buildings

Portsmouth Road

Thames Ditton, KT7 0SS 0208 398 1988

bachmanns.co.uk

award for our Chocolate Christmas pudding- it’s a bit like an Easter Egg in concept , with crunchy almond chocolates inside, and I always take one home for my two boys at Christmas- that’s a really fun product. Our products are only available in the month before Christmas so that makes it special, but also a challenge!

“Tell

us a little about the history of Bachmanns”

My Dad started the business with my Mum in Thames Ditton in 1989. After training in Switzerland he’d enjoyed a stellar career in confectionary including stints as the executive pastry chef at the Dorchester and The Park Lane Intercontinental, and the Chief confectioner at the Swiss centre in Leicester Square. He wanted to create the kind of local shop that they have in Switzerland; a store that covers all aspects of chocolate and confectionary, at the highest of standards. Since it has started, Bachmanns Patisserie has gone on to win over 30 national awards, so I guess you can say he achieved that.

I think that the real reason that we have been so successful over the years, and what I think sets us apart from many places, is the variety and sheer excellence of his recipes. Our products have a simplicity and clarity of flavour that is hard to match, and we do take care to never compromise on the quality of our ingredients. Across the year, we make over 450 different products, and change them through the seasons, so anyone will be able to find a favourite, and it keeps it exciting for our regular customers.

I took over the business just over ten years ago, on his retirement, but he still provides my team with inspiration and guidance- in fact he’s in Thames Ditton right now making our German Lebkuchen (gingerbread)!

A few years back we opened our second store in Weybridge, which was very exciting. It has allowed us to expand- we now have about twenty staff- and had the space to create a special separate chocolate room there, where we produce all our chocolates. The two sites both have their own pastry kitchen and they run in tandem, with each site specialising in certain areas, but all our products are hand finished every morning in both shops. It was a doubling of size and a huge investment for us. So far it has been a great success, and it’s been very satisfying – and a relief(!) to watch the business grow.

Festive Season Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 9am - 4pm

Christmas Eve 9am - 3pm

Closed 25th to 29th December

New Year’s Eve 9am - 2pm

Closed 1st to 9th January

The best Christmas days out with the National Trust in Surrey

The nights are drawing in, it’s getting colder, and Christmas isn’t far away. Which means it’s time to get into the festive spirit – and there’s no better way than visiting the National Trust in Surrey. Set a date to come together with family and friends for a Christmassy catch-up.

Across Surrey, there’s a real variety of Christmas experiences for festive family days this year. There’s spectacle and sparkle for those ‘wow’ moments and selfies. Opulent decorated houses to get glamour-lovers in the mood for the party season. And nostalgic family trails in the great outdoors to rekindle the magic of Christmas.

Michael Leigh, National Trust General Manager for the Surrey Landscapes said: “Christmas at the National Trust is always magical but this year we’ve got more decorations and events than ever before. We can’t wait to see families and friends coming

together, making memories, and experiencing the festive atmosphere at the places the National Trust cares for.”

THE SPECTACULAR ONE

Polesden Lacey

12 days of Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey. Explore this sumptuously decorated house and wintry grounds, sparkling with Christmas splendour and a few spectacles on the way.

Breathtaking displays in the decorated house count down the Twelve Days of Christmas, from swans a-swimming to a golden partridge in a secret,

HERE’S A ROUNDUP OF SOME OF THE NATIONAL TRUST’S BEST CHRISTMAS EVENTS ACROSS SURREY.

“Across Surrey, there’s a real variety of Christmas experiences for festive family days this year”

River Wey Towpath, John Miller

Below: Hatchlands Christmas, Hannah Elliott

snowy courtyard. Follow children’s trails to find magic across the house and grounds or take a stroll across the gardens. With live music on selected Fridays and Saturdays and festive food and drink in the café, all the sights, sounds and flavours of Christmas are here.

3 December – 2 January (closed 24 and 25 December) House open 11am – 3pm Garden & Café 10am – 4pm Normal admission applies

THE FUN ONE

Winkworth Arboretum

Walking with the Snowman™

The Snowman™ is coming to Winkworth Arboretum this Christmas. Relive the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book. Find twelve decorated sculptures of The Snowman™ along a wintry woodland trail for all the family. Carousel rides, games and hot chocolate add to the festive fun. Your little ones will be ready for dreams full of Christmas wonder by the end of a fun-filled day.

Walking with The Snowman at Winkworth Arboretum is presented by National Trust and Wild in Art in collaboration with Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House UK). 26 November to 2 January (closed 24 and 25 Dec). Book ahead online to make sure you don’t miss out. Open daily 10am – 4pm (except 24 &25 Dec), last entry 3.30pm.

THE COSY ONE

Christmas at Hatchlands Park

Saturday 26 November – Thursday 5 January

Hatchlands Park has always been a favourite for families at Christmas. Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional country Christmas. See the house dressed for the season and enjoy festive piano music. Outside, enjoy the magic of Christmas in

the cobbled courtyard and hand-crafted willow reindeer standing majestically on the lawn. Take a crisp stroll through the parkland – children will love spotting the musically themed animals hiding along the way. Then treat yourself to a warming Christmas treat in the café.

1 – 30 December, (closed 24 and 25 Dec). House open daily 12-3.30pm, except Saturdays, last entry 3pm Parkland and café open daily 10am-4pm. No advanced booking required. Normal admission applies.

THE NOSTALGIC ONE

Claremont Landscape Garden

Claremont is the perfect picturesque landscape to get you into the festive spirit. Meet up with family and friends in this historic royal garden. Children can scamper along a traditional Christmas trail, full of nostalgia. Look out for Christmas trees, crackers, cards and elves along the way. Work up an appetite for the tearoom, stocked full of treats and festooned with garlands. With a fun filled family trail, winter warmers from the café and stunning views on walks, Claremont is an enchanting place to visit this Christmas.

26 November – 2 January (Closed 24 and 25 Dec) 10am – 4pm. Last entry for children’s trail 2.30pm. No advanced booking required. Normal admission applies. For more information visit nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey

“Claremont is the perfect picturesque landscape to get you into the festive spirit”

Image: Arnhel de Serra

Above: WInkworth Arborteum, John Miller Top: Polesden Lacey Christmas Hall, Hannah Malmcrona

Left: Polesden Lacey, Ed Tuddenham Right: Polesden Lacey, Eddie Hyde All images courtesy of National Trust Images

MAKE SURE IT’S A MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS, URGE GUILDFORD VETS

wary of leaving drinks where their animals can easily access them.

“The signs of ethanol intoxication are similar to those in humans – vomiting, depression, a lack of co-ordination, disorientation and drowsiness. Dogs with these conditions need warmth, rehydration and immediate nursing care.”

Other festive items which could cause harm to animals include plants such as mistletoe, poinsettia, holly and ivy which can all cause upset stomachs, while lilies can be very harmful to cats.

Food items which should be on the radars of pet owners include grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas, which can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats, along with macadamia nuts, onions and mouldy foods such as walnuts, bread and cheese, which can all be harmful.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth said the general business of the festive season can also cause some anxiety for pets, whose usual routines are thrown by large crowds, noise and celebrations.

Experts at a £1.4 million state-of-the art veterinary clinic in Guildford are warning pet owners to be aware of Christmas hazards which could result in an emergency trip to hospital for their animals over the festive period.

Elizabeth Wozniak, lead clinical director at Alder Veterinary Practice, which recently relocated to a new 5,000 sq ft surgery in Queen Elizabeth Park, said Christmas can present a number of potential issues for pets as homes are decorated for the season and a range of food and drink is often left lying around.

Items which present risks to pets at Christmas include ribbons on presents, tinsel, sharp tree needles, low-lying fairy lights, chestnuts and chocolate, which is often one of the most common causes for a trip to the vets.

Drink, too, can be dangerous and a traditional Christmas favourite, Baileys Irish Cream, can prove particularly dispiriting for animals.

Elizabeth said: “Christmas and the associated festivities can present a bit of a minefield for pet owners. For example, dogs will drink most forms of alcohol left in glasses, so people need to be

THE DETAILS

For more information about Alder Veterinary Practice, visit aldervets.co.uk or search for it on social media.

She added: “Christmas can often be a busy and quite chaotic time. You can help your pet cope with the chaos by keeping to their normal routine and if you are spending Christmas Day with family and your dog is going with you, take something which smells familiar to help them feel secure.

“We’d also recommend using a calming diffuser, as with fireworks celebrations.

“In terms of household hazards, while tinsel and wrapping paper might be tempting for your pet to play with, just make sure they don’t eat it!

“We want everyone to have a happy Christmas, so we recommend keeping an eye on what your pet is up to during the festivities to keep them safe and well.”

A joyful reunion in the midst of nature Pierre Marcolini Christmas Collection 2022

In preparation for the festive season, Maison Pierre Marcolini has drawn inspiration from the scents, various flavours, beauty, and auditory landscape of the enchanting forest.

The Fir tree - The King of the Forest

The King of the Forest, presented in its majestic form, composed of homemade dark and milk chocolate with a praliné heart, and decorated with holly leaves and ‘wooden’ praliné bells. Tucked away under the tree, just like a present, you can find a Malline of 24 starred gianduja and 36 delicious truffles. £149.00

The Christmas Tree

Don’t forget, it’s not Christmas without a tree! The Christmas tree box, a playful and easy gift that will charm (the) young and (the) old. Whether under the tree, or on the Christmas Eve table, anyone would be delighted to find it. This box consists of ten Christmas bells available in three “wooden” recipes. £14,90

The Holly Wreath

Another savoir-faire of La Maison, The Holly Wreath will give a royal allure to the holiday table. Alternating pralinés, pecan nuts and almonds, Piedmont hazelnuts or crispy rice, these balls that make up this divine crown will continue to surprise your tastebuds, such as the vanilla marshmallow with a melting core made of caramel. £80.00

The Holly

Essential to any gathering – The Holly. Coming in bite-sized form, in a ‘Demi-Plumier box’, or in a ‘Malline’, a famous little chocolate box invented by the Master Chocolatier – a novelty for this season. This new version, as generous a gift as it is gourmet, offers cashew nuts, accompanied by praline. Demi-Plumier Box – single holly bite. £12.00. Malline Box. £35.00.

THE DETAILS

To see the full mouth-watering Christmas Collection, visit marcolini.com and their Marylebone boutique and counters in Selfridges, Harrods, and worldwide. Facebook.com/PierreMarcolini Twitter/ Instagram@pierremarcolini eu.marcolini.com

THE CONNAUGHT CHRISTMAS TREE 2022

BY ARTIST SUZY MURPHY UNVEILED IN MAYFAIR

The Connaught Christmas Tree 2022 has been unveiled, and this year has been designed by influential East Londonborn artist and sculptor Suzy Murphy, marking the start of the festive season on Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair.

The magnificent British sourced Nordmann Fir tree stands 9m tall on Carlos Place and is bedecked with 34 ‘soft white’ neon dogs. Suzy’s influence and creative direction for the tree stems from ‘Toby was a girl’, a series of sketches inspired by her childhood pet. Whimsical and poetic, with a sense of nostalgia Suzy’s interpretation of ‘Toby was a Girl’ tells the story of her dog throughout her childhood.

The Connaught tree this year, represents the timeless message of Christmas, one of hope, and peace… and light over dark. So ‘Toby’ arrives to London in Peace, and wishes everyone a truly magical Christmas.

Artist and Sculptor Suzy Murphy comments “I am so honoured to create this year’s iconic Christmas tree at The Connaught, as it is a huge part of the artistic cornerstone of Mayfair. My vision was to create a tree that symbolises my childhood experience and is closely related to a series of works I have created over the years.

‘Toby’ travelled with me artistically, in symbolic form, through various landscapes. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes dark…but here she is arriving now, triumphantly, on the Connaught Christmas tree. It is truly magical”.

This will be the seventh year The Connaught Christmas Tree has been designed by a celebrated artist, past trees include Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Sean Scully, Idris Khan and Annie Morris. The Connaught has long established itself as playing a significant role in the art world amassing a considerable art collection over its 170 year history.

The Connaught Christmas Tree 2022 by Suzy Murphy will shine bright until the first week of January 2023.

ABOUT THE CONNAUGHT

In the heart of Mayfair, The Connaught, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication. Rooms and suites to suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from Hélène Darroze and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the charm of The Connaught and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first Aman Spa make this the perfect place to rest, relax and dine in style.

SPARKLE FOR CHRISTMAS

Michael Platt, Goldsmith and Jeweller

Christmas comes but once a year and is the Season of Giving in so many ways. If you are thinking of giving an individual gift, Michael Platt, Goldsmith and Jeweller in Wimbledon Village is the shop to visit. There is a huge array of stunning stock jewellery pieces in this Aladdin’s Cave of trinkets to choose from in gold, platinum and silver; alternatively, Michael Platt specialise in making unique bespoke jewellery on-site. A bespoke piece is far easier to accomplish than you imagine; it is a creative, exciting journey and especially worthwhile to see the joy when given.

Commissioning a bespoke item gives you a rare opportunity to participate in creating a truly original piece of jewellery, directly reflecting the personality of the recipient. Unique bespoke jewellery celebrates a special time, a memorable event or captures a moment; it’s everlasting and enduring. Once given, the occasion or reason is never forgotten and the piece will be cherished and always mean so much more.

A talented in-house Designer and working Goldsmith will be hands on dealing directly with you, designing and making your jewellery. The team at Michael Platt work closely with customers, interpreting and translating thoughts, sketched ideas or doodles into wonderful jewellery. Whether working on a totally new piece or the redesign of dated, worn or inherited jewellery, it is an imaginative journey that does not need to be complex or necessarily expensive.

The process begins with an informal chat, an exchange of ideas, preferences, styles, special dates, words or names, stones, precious metals and, of course, budget.

Customers are presented with a selection of hand drawn designs, to discuss and choose from and, if, appropriate, a variety of gorgeous gemstones or diamonds to select from. Customers are encouraged to be involved at every stage of the progression of their jewellery. Traditional handcrafted methods are used in the on-site workshop to create your jewellery. Having unique jewellery that isn’t replicated is something very special.

Alternatively visit the shop to select a beautiful piece of jewellery from stunning stock items available in platinum, gold and silver, some set with diamonds and gleaming colourful gemstones. Silver jewellery choices are modern, sleek and contemporary with starting prices from £75 for gem set earrings.

With just a little extra thought and effort, along with expert professional input and guidance from Michael Platt, an outstanding exceptional piece of jewellery can be created or chosen.

Michael Platt, 1 Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 5DW Tel: 020 8947 4772 michaelplatt.co.uk

“Commissioning a bespoke item gives you a rare opportunity to participate in creating a truly original piece of jewellery, directly reflecting the personality of the recipient”

CLARIDGE’S CHRISTMAS TREE 2022

BY SANDRA CHOI FOR JIMMY CHOO UNVEILED

into a fully immersive space, whilst also ensuring a unique and personal festive moment for every guest.

“I have always said I would love to know what it is like to step inside a diamond, and now I can! To be able to collaborate with Simon Costin on this incredible project has been an honour. The jewel has been a repeated metaphor I have used to describe Jimmy Choo, not just because they are used in our designs, but for the multifaceted nature of the collections we create as well as the reflection and light we want to bring. The power to transform and shine bright.” said Sandra Choi, Creative Director. “Claridge’s is a London icon. The perfect blend of glamour and decadencegreat things happen at Claridge’s. There’s a magic energy as you enter the doors that’s contagious, from the warmth of the staff to the discrete buzz of guests in the lobby. Claridge’s is a London jewel, it’s multifaceted, like the diamond that inspired our tree, like Jimmy Choo.”

The Claridge’s Christmas Tree has long symbolised the start of the festive season in the capital, drawing visitors and Londoners alike to admire its magnificent design.

Claridge’s, London’s legendary Mayfair hotel, has unveiled the Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2022, created by Sandra Choi for Jimmy Choo. This remarkable project has allowed her to expand on her fascination with the concept of the jewel, by exploring her dream of stepping inside one.

Named ‘The Diamond’, the tree is a magnificent sculptural creation standing over 5 metres tall, taking over 350 hours to construct. This extraordinary Christmas tree is crafted from 69 shining, reflective mirrors, accented with 60 meters of sparkling lights which pulse, undulate, and reflect off the multifaceted surface, and 250 individual aluminium panels.

It is finished with a giant, glittering bow topper - a nod to one of the key design themes of Jimmy Choo’s winter collection. The tree, designed in partnership with set designer Simon Costin, has been created to allow guests to stand inside to take in the magical and shining, diamond-refracted space. This experiential element means Claridge’s Christmas Tree, with its mesmerising lights and enchanting reflections, has turned the hotel lobby

For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HR

“The tree, designed in partnership with set designer Simon Costin, has been created to allow guests to stand inside to take in the magical and shining, diamond-refracted space”

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

FASHION & BEAUTY

CHIC LOUNGING

The ideal gift for her this year! A luxury dressing gown by One Hundred Stars featuring art deco style storks and cranes Storks and cranes have been a major art deco trend in both fashion and interiors and this Stork Plaster Pink Gown is perfect for anyone looking for something chic, stylish and in vogue! This gown is perfect as a luxurious house coat or for layering as a chic accessory to your favourite outfit. onehundredstars.co.uk

SLIPPER STYLE

The men’s Oliver slipper is the perfect shoe-slipper hybrid design. Featuring a quilted nylon upper with felt back, this unique slipper design transitions easily from indoor to outdoor wear. Cosy faux fur lining to keep your feet warm and toasty. shudaliving.com

WRAPAROUND

We just love these fluffy, oversized and with chunky tassels by Shinjuku Lanes. The gorgeous REplaid scarf is a contemporary take on a classic design. Made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, yet pillowy soft to the touch. shinjukulanes.com

WE LOVE

This unisex super soft merino wool Aran hat in raspberry pink. Made in Ireland. thenauticalcompany.com

ANIMAL MAGIC

Our rich raspberry mask is adorned with hand drawn leopard print with a solid black reverse and a matching print band. Our masks are carefully crafted from the finest silk satin, 100% silk fibre filling and an elastic silk covered band for a soft but snug fit. just-add-style.com

FRESH START

An invigorating Citrus Lime & Mint Hair & Body Wash prepares you for the day ahead. A truly refreshing fragrance that will revive and reinvigorate. baylisand harding.com

Look your very best this party season with the Cosmetic Doctors Company

The Cosmetics Doctors Company ,Esher, offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge treatments to help you look and feel your absolute best.

We are: Dr. Peter Forrester MBBS FRCA Ms. Helen McEvoy MSc MA MBBChir FRCS (Plast) Jennifer Luyt, Senior Aesthetician.

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

IntraCel: Cleverly combining the proven techniques of micro-needling and radio frequency (RF). INTRAcel may improve skin tone, tighten sagging skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles and reduce acne scarring.

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.

MBBS FRCA

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

Our results and reputations speak for themselves. Most of our clients come to us either through professional recommendation or word of mouth endorsement.

We offer both established and the latest treatments; this balance helps us to help you make safe and effective choices.

Come and see us soon to chat through the many services we offer, and how we can help you with:

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

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

The Cosmetic Doctors Company

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NP

Telephone 01372 890 890 cosdocs.co.uk

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

Jennifer brings to us 40 years experience in the high end beauty therapy industry and, has practiced as a Senior Medical Aesthetician for the last 11 years.

Dr. Peter Forrester

Ms. Helen McEvoy MSc MA MBBChir FRCS (Plast)

Jennifer Luyt

The best skincare combinations for GLOWING SKIN

NIACINAMIDE AND VITAMIN C

Shah-Desai also recommends combining niacinamide and vitamin C.

She describes both as “powerful” antioxidants, saying vitamin C can have “a whitening effect on pigmentation and dark spots”, while niacinamide “enhances the prevention of pigmentation, [and] improves the whitening effect on brown spots”.

Dr Sabrina™ Perfect 360 Eye Illuminate, £90

The world of skincare is a crowded one, and it can be difficult to know what ingredients will give you the best results.

If you really want your skincare routine to work hard, it’s all about choosing the right combinations. “Combining ingredients means you can simultaneously treat and protect at the same time. This in turn can increase the effectiveness, which will then deliver greater and faster results,” explains aesthetic oculoplastic surgeon Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai (drsabrina.co.uk).

“Combining ingredients increases the effectiveness of the ingredient – certain ingredients work very well together, which gives enhanced results.”

Whether you layer individual ingredients or choose an all-in-one is up to you. However, ShahDesai urges you to make sure “the formulations are compatible and do not negate each other or irritate or aggravate skin”.

Plus, pre-formulated products have a few extra benefits. “Some people prefer products that have combined ingredients as they are easier to incorporate in a regime, do not negate each other and are sustainably packaged,” she adds. “Remember that using too many products can actually damage the moisture barrier and or cause other skin conditions (such as inflammation, redness and blemishes).”

If you’re looking to boost the effectiveness of your skincare routine, these ingredient combinations are a match made in heaven…

NIACINAMIDE AND SALICYLIC ACID

“Both of these ingredients have anti-ageing and anti-acne effects,” says Shah-Desai. GP and aesthetician Dr Ahmed El Muntasar (theaestheticsdoctor. com) also loves this combination.

“The salicylic acid, which is a chemical exfoliant, helps to get rid of any spots (whiteheads, blackheads) and gets rid of the top epidermis,” he says. “Then the niacinamide comes in and hydrates and nourishes the skin underneath, so it doesn’t get irritated.” e.l.f. SKIN Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum, £14; Skin Proud Rise and Defend Kombucha Face Wash, £12.95

VITAMIN C AND VITAMIN E

If you’ve got products with vitamin C and E but you’re not layering them up, you could be missing a trick.

“When combined together, vitamin C and E enhance the effects of each other and give fantastic results,” explains Shah-Desai.

“When applied topically, vitamin C is a powerful skin booster. It improves the appearance of your skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, repairs damage done by UV rays, stabilises collagen and gives dull skin a luminous glow. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory

Make your skincare routine as effective as possible with these clever combos. By Prudence Wade

properties, and combats free radical damage by preventing oxidative damage to cells.”

Wild Science Lab Juice Boost Brightening Serum, £38; Cetaphil Rich Night Cream, £5.32 (was £7.99), Superdrug

RETINOL AND HYALURONIC ACID OR PEPTIDES

Retinol is a powerful ingredient beloved by beauty buffs for reducing the appearance of fine lines, but it also comes with its issues – namely, the dreaded ‘retinol uglies’, when your skin reacts negatively to the product. Potential side effects of retinol include “redness, irritation and dry skin”, says Shah-Desai.

That’s why she likes layering hers with hyaluronic acid, saying it “helps to lessen the potential side effects of retinol… Hyaluronic acid is renowned for its ability to hydrate the skin, it

helps the skin hold onto water, which hydrates the outer layers of the skin.”

To combat the potential side effects of retinol, Muntsara recommends applying a peptide on top. “Retinoids help shed off the top dead layer of the skin, and then what the peptide will do is repair the skin underneath, helping to maintain a nice, healthy skin barrier,” he says.

Dr. Brandt Triple Active Retinol Overnight Renewal Cream, £59; Lacura Multi-Peptide Moisturiser, £6.99, Aldi; Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum, £6.50, Sephora

“Retinoids help shed off the top dead layer of the skin, and then what the peptide will do is repair the skin underneath”

SPF AND VITAMIN C

Applying vitamin C before SPF in the morning is a genius idea, according to Shah-Desai, as it “will help protect the skin from UV damage and free radical damage.

“Vitamin C helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, slows down skin ageing and reduces the appearance of brown spots.” The order is important here – make sure you apply vitamin C first, “to get the best benefits of these products combined”, she says. Muntasar is also a fan of this combination, saying: “Vitamin C gives you that daytime brightness and antioxidants for a nice glow, then the SPF on top of it protects your skin. There is some research that potentially shows that a good quality vitamin C oil might make your SPF work even better.”

Caudalie Vitamin C Energy Serum, £39; Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50, £62

Christmas Glam Up with Academy Salons

Tis the season to be totally glamorous, and at Academy Salons we’re poised to create perfect party looks for full-on festive celebrations.

Whether you want to dazzle over the Christmas dinner table, look the business at the office party, or embrace a new you on New Year’s Eve, now’s the ideal time to book in with our talented team across our five friendly Surrey salons.

At Academy, precision cutting, sophisticated

styling, luxurious colour, and great customer service is the norm. Our highly motivated, passionate, and experienced professionals take pride in creating classic and trend led looks, and in delivering outstanding hair and beauty treatments day in day out. “Family Hairdressing, Individual Style,” is the mantra of owners, Franco Capozzi and Salv Mulé, both of whom are passionate about creating an in salon experience that’s unique and individual to everyone.

FIND US AT:

Academy Salon Esher 91 High Street, Esher 01372 466400

Academy Salon Weybridge 81 Queens Road, Weybridge 01932 8522891

Academy Salon Hersham 10 The Green, Hersham 01932 252464

Academy Salon Cobham 42 High Street Cobham, Surrey 01932 864929

Academy Salon Claygate 105, Hare Lane, Claygate 01372 462 724

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Winner British Business Hairdressing Awards 2019 and Winner Salon Business Awards 2020

“We want to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful Academy Clients and a very Happy Christmas to you all”

COAT TRENDS THAT WILL BE HUGE THIS SEASON

Wrap up in style for the colder months, says Katie Wright.

Are you excited for coat season?

After a summer that seemed to last forever (not that we’re complaining) and a mild start to autumn, there hasn’t been much call for proper puffers, parkas and trenches yet.

We haven’t been able to enjoy that cosy feeling of bundling up for a brisk day, but that’s set to change as the clocks go back and chillier weather arrives.

It’s great news for fashion lovers, because this season’s high street collections are full of cool, catwalkinspired coats ready to refresh your look.

Here are five fab trends to style with your autumn/winter wardrobe…

PINK

The undisputed colour of AW22, pink was all over the runways, and the trend got a mega boost with the emergence of ‘Barbiecore’ fashion inspired by Margot Robbie and the forthcoming Barbie movie.

A punchy pink coat is the perfect statement piece for the colder months. Keep the silhouette sleek and go for slightly softer shade for maximum dayto-night potential, or opt for a vibrant fuchsia to team with party dresses and tailored looks.

MAXI LENGTH

Along with flowing skirts and gowns, maxi coats swept down the runways at Jil Sander, Altuzarra, Acne and more. The beauty of a loose, longline coat is you can throw it over just about anything.

For an on-trend autumn look, pair with wide-leg jeans and chunky Chelsea boots.

ANIMAL PRINT

From chunky faux fur jackets to chic leopard print coats, animal motifs are everywhere this season –

not that they ever really go out of style. A leopard coat is an excellent investment piece. Easy to style with denim, leather trousers and midi skirts as well as party outfits, you’ll wear yours for years to come.

PUFFER

As seen on the Dion Lee, Dries Van Noten and Michael Kors catwalks, big coats are big news this season. Turn up the volume (and the heat) on your winter wardrobe with a longline padded jacket in a neutral hue – the perfect blend of fashion and function.

SHEARLING

More versatile than a faux fur number, a fuzzy shearling or borg coat in cream, camel or navy is a great all-rounder when temperatures drop. Whether you’re living in joggers, hoodies and trainers right now or prefer a swishy Seventies look, a teddy coat will top off your autumn/winter look perfectly.

SHIVANI PATIAR

Personal Stylist

I established my Personal Styling business in 2019 after 20 years in Fashion and Beauty with brands like Harvey Nichols, John Lewis and Fashion Magazines, also studied at London School of Fashion and qualified in 2019 at London College of Style in Personal Styling with a Distinction.

I offer a range of Styling services which include:-

- COLOUR & BODY SHAPE ANALYSIS - WARDROBE EDITS

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DEMI MOORE TURNS 60:

The actor’s most iconic style moments

In a career that’s spanned five decades, Demi Moore has delivered some powerful acting performances and become a style icon thanks to memorable fashion moments both on and off-screen.

The actor – who celebrates her 60th birthday on November 11 –signed to Elite Models as a teen, before taking acting classes and landing her first movie role at the age of just 19.

She went on to become one of half of the Nineties’ most famous Hollywood power couple, alongside husband Bruce Willis (the pair later divorced), and has had her fair share of movie hits and misses.

Here are some of Moore’s most iconic fashion and beauty moments from over the years…

ST ELMO’S FIRE

In the 1985 movie St Elmo’s Fire, Moore played the party girl in a group of recent university graduates –complete with Eighties-style dresses, oodles of jewellery and voluminous, crimped hair.

While not well received by critics, the coming-of-age drama – which also starred Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez – was a big box office success.

GHOST

Five years later, Moore landed a role in one of the biggest tearjerker films of all time, starring opposite Patrick Swayze in Ghost.

Playing artist Molly Jensen, Moore’s wardrobe consisted of boyish vests, shirts and dungarees, while her formerly long locks were chopped into a super-short crop – a look which daughter Tallulah used as inspiration for her own hair nearly 30 years later.

VANITY FAIR COVER

Wearing nothing but diamond jewellery, the seven months pregnant star was shot for the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991 by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz with the headline ‘More Demi Moore’.

Taken at the height of Moore’s fame, the controversial photo was widely parodied and discussed in the media, with some claiming it objectified the actor, while others seeing it as an empowering image.

The American beauty has given us some incredible fashion and beauty looks, says Katie Wright.

G.I. JANE

In 1997, Moore embarked on a gruelling training regime to play the first woman to undergo Navy SEAL training in Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane.

Bulking up for the role, Moore even shaved her long hair into a buzzcut on camera.

STRIPTEASE

Courting controversy again in 1996, Moore became the highestpaid film actress in Hollywood when she starred as an FBI secretary-turned-exotic dancer in black comedy Striptease.

Donning a series of skimpy outfits – including feathered lingerie and a sparkly string bikini – Moore was praised for her raunchy dance performances, but the film was panned by critics.

“Moore became the highest-paid film actress in Hollywood when she starred as an FBI secretaryturned-exotic dancer in black comedy Striptease”

CHARLIE’S ANGELS

Moore made a return to the big screen in 2003 with Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.

Appearing opposite Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu in the action sequel, Moore memorably emerged from the sea in a tiny black bikini.

ROYAL WEDDING

Not long before the release of her bestselling memoir Inside Out, Moore surprised royal watchers in 2018 by attending the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

Moore – who is said to be a close friend of Eugenie’s mother, Sarah Ferguson – looked elegant in a maroon Stella McCartney dress with matching fascinator, heels and a pouch bag by Gabriella Hearst.

Introducing SylFirm X

Ageing process and environmental factors are not kind to the skin which becomes thinner, drier with uneven tone and texture. This gives the dreaded crepey appearance, facial redness and pigmentation. Healthy skin is smooth, elastic and clear of blemishes.

There are many energy based devices which are being used to treat skin concerns.

Microneedling radiofrequency delivers energy through very fine needles which penetrate the skin at different depth allowing on controlled heating effect and stimulation of collagen remodelling resulting in rejuvenated, firmer and smoother skin.

Most people think that microneedling RF is used for skin rejuvenation and tightening as well as the reduction of scars and stretch-marks.

As a skin experts we are always looking for technology which addresses common skin concerns. SylFirm X is the world’s first and only dual-wave microneedling RF system with FDA and CE certification. It employs innovative technology founded upon the “Na” effect created by it’s inventor by Dr JongJu Na who is a dermatologist himself. The “Na effect” refers to the shape of the heat injury which is like a teardrop which maximised the thermal effect, minimises the epidermal damage and makes it much more comfortable.

SylFirm X has a continuous wave CW which non-selectively coagulates the skin resulting in tightening effect, reduction of skin laxity,

pores, wrinkles and scarring. The other pulse wave selectively targets lesions and is effective in reducing redness and pigmentation associated with conditions such as rosacea or melasma. The latter is associated with disruption of the basal membrane of the skin which SylFirm X strengthens preventing pigment getting into the deeper layers. It simultaneously targets the vascular component of melasma and is best combined with specialist skincare and a broad spectrum sunscreen.

SylFirm X can also be used for scalp rejuvenation and stimulation of hair growth as well as treatment of excessive sweating. Combined with the application of hyaluronic acid skin boosters with antioxidants or growth factors it can be used as the delivery system of vital skin nutrients eliminating the need for painful injections.

We launched SylFirm X this month and continue launch offers. To find out more contact Eternal Clinic on 01932300340 or go to eternal.clinic. To find out more contact Eternal Clinic on 01932 300340 or go to www.eternal.clinic

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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.

FACE MISTS

By Katie Wright

From toning to tanning, these skincare sprays will enhance your complexion, says Katie Wright. When temperatures soar and you can’t escape to the seaside or for a dip in the pool, a quick spritz of facial mist is a handy hack to help you cool down – especially if you keep it in the fridge.

Not only are these blasts of refreshment a delight on sticky days, a beautifying spray can work wonders for your complexion when used in the morning or evening.

TONING

Ideal for oily or combination skin types, a toning mist nourishes the skin without clogging pores. Apply after cleansing and follow with an oilfree moisturiser for a perfectly primed matte base.

Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Toning Mist, £5.99, Boots

SUN PROTECTION

If you find sunblock too heavy or greasy, swap your usual lotion for a light-as-air mist that can be applied on top of make-up. These highfactor sunscreen sprays are also great for topping up throughout the day.

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Sunscreen Face Mist, £8.99

BRIGHTENING

HYDRATING

Every beauty buff knows that hyaluronic acid is a must for helping your skin to retain moisture. In a mist formula, you get those all-important acid molecules plus a big hit of hydration.

Pip & Pod Blueberry Tonic Face Mist, £9, Holland and Barrett

MAKE UP SETTING

More than just a foundation fixer, the next generation of setting sprays can actually be used under make-up as a primer, plus they offer an extra-dewy finish and some even provide SPF protection too.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Prep & Set Glow Mist SPF45, £36, Escentual; Pur Lit Mist Illuminating Setting Spray, £19

SOOTHING

Give parched summer skin some TLC and tan-prolonging hydration with a soothing aftersun spray. Look for moisturising ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil or sunflower seed oil.

Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Spray Aloe Vera and Cocoa Butter, £12.79, Boots

If a bright, healthy complexion is what you’re after, a mist packed with antioxidants should be top of your shopping list. Vitamin C in particular is renowned for its glow-giving power, with experts recommending you use it in the morning to prevent oxidation during the day.

Trilogy Vitamin C Energising Mist Toner, £19.50; Natura Siberica Anti-OX Wild Blueberry Moisturising Face Mist Toner, £8.49

TANNING

Perfect for topping up your tan post-holiday (because your face tends to fade faster than your body), a self-tanning spray adds a burst of moisture and a healthy glow that develops in a few hours.

Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist, £16

WINTER WARMER

INTERIORS

Designed in Italy by Tubes, the new Montecarlo is an eye-catching designer radiator that heats up the bathroom, whilst simultaneously enhancing the overall style of the scheme. Part of an exiting new and colourful collection available now exclusively in the UK from Bathroom Design Studio London in horizontal, vertical and square options produced in hydraulic, electric & mixed versions. The perfect addition to bathrooms, cloakrooms, shower rooms and ensuites of all shapes and sizes. For more details, call: 020 7625 5622 bathroomdesignstudiolondon.co.uk

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

Our Celestial Embroidered Placemat is ideal for stylish festive table dressing. The rich navy linen is decorated with delicate silver star and moon embroidery. truffletablescapes.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL BLINDS

We love these high quality custom made Dalmary Gorse Patterned roller blinds. Made to measure to fit perfectly. englishblinds.co.uk

IN THE RED

Add a touch of colour to your winter décor with our deer red and pink cushion cover. The 100% lambswool cushion cover has inverse colour scheme on the reverse. With a zip closing (pad not included), this cushion is soft, cozy and will be like a warm hug from the woodlands. jjtextile.co.uk

STYLISH SANCTUARY

Transform your bedroom into a stylish sleep sanctuary with the gorgeous, Kyoto Bedside Table. This beautiful bedside table combines Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian style and an added touch of Colonial charm to make a fabulous yet functional statement in your bedroom. Crafted from a black finished oak and complete with two drawers embellished with natural cane, this striking piece will make a sophisticated addition to any Japandi style interior.

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AW Interior Colour Trends ‘22

As autumn gets into full swing, the colours we’re pulled towards to build ourselves habitats that make us feel safe, cocooned and calm echo what we can see on the outside (in keeping with the vogue for the allnatural), but with a luxe twist.

With the countdown towards winter marching on, everything seems a bit more difficult. Getting used to, again, the darkness, the drizzle and the dropping temperatures. Let your home shoulder some of the wish-it-was-warmer burden and embrace what the season is offering – a palette of exquisitely rich indulgence, which brings glorious visual warmth to even the frostiest of days.

A WARM WELCOME

Sometimes it’s hard to really appreciate the beauty of autumn as the reality that summer’s gone sinks in. The glory of changing leaves on trees appreciated only for fleeting moments, curtains drawn across intense night skies, the odd splash

of sunlight rushed past in a hurry to seek shelter. These dark, rustic shades may seem a little glum when glanced at but complied into an interiors scheme the result is utterly sumptuous.

GOLDEN BROWN

From the spicy paprika, chilli and cinnamon tones speckled across exhibitions at this year’s directional Salone del Mobile furniture fair, to the reds making their way into the spotlight balanced by flashes of deepest blue, green, and golden ochres, these

“These dark, rustic shades may seem a little glum when glanced at but complied into an interiors scheme the result is utterly sumptuous”

colours are the furniture equivalent of a warming mug of chocolate. Rich, luxurious, and just want you need after a wrapped-in-a-scarf walk, cold commute or snow-tipped trip.

RETRO AND RUSTIC

Translating these autumnal hues into something you want to invite indoors is all about materials. This season, we’re looking to the 1970s for inspiration as we are (re)teaming autumn’s lush colouring with similarly luscious finishes – think lashings of velvet for upholstery, and high-shine for hard pieces, the overtly decadent feel balanced by the organic, warm tones. In our collection of

designer sofas and modern chairs, the combination of earthy, natural shades and tactile fabrics says two things: dive right in and bring a blanket, while glossy tables, contemporary storage pieces and statement lights nod to alluring retro 70s glam.

WARMTH BEFORE WINTER

As standalone pieces, the burgundy, red and ochre designs make a bold statement. Sensual. Opulent. Hot hot hot. Place them in pairs and larger groups, and soon you’ll forget that such seasonal photogenic beauty comes with a fall in temperatures – you won’t even mind. Upholstered designs wrap around you, ready to share their anti-winter cosiness, while full on gloss reflects light around the room, adding a flash of energy to the space and reminding us it is ok to venture out. But definitely come back in here soon.

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“As standalone pieces, the burgundy, red and ochre designs make a bold statement.

Sensual. Opulent”

MB Architecture Changing Lives With Beautiful Homes

Matt Bickerton, Managing Partner of the family-owned architectural practice, and his wife Nicky, set up MB Architecture in 2012, specialising in premium detached residential properties and apartment buildings. The firm works in Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.

“We have a fantastic team with over 70 years combined experience and have developed a reputation for our aspirational designs and expertise, seeing projects through from concept stage to completion and handover. Our clients keep coming back to us and recommending us to friends and family, saying that we produce designs that improve their quality of life.”

Their clients usually require inspiration to create fantastic family and entertaining areas, a general feeling of space, a home office for hybrid working, and importantly a building that will be economical

to run and environmentally responsible in its construction.

“As a company, sustainability is a longestablished part of our ethos whether it’s a new build project, or an extension and remodelling of an existing property.”

MB Architecture create bespoke solutions for each of their clients after taking the time to curate the brief and understand the priorities.

“Our clients get a professional service that encompasses all aspects of the building, considering external and internal appearance and performance, the types of materials, and the use of sunlight and daylight. We focus on designing enjoyable and versatile spaces.”

The impact of the pandemic has created an increased awareness of health and lifestyle balances.

“A recent trend is that with the increase in hybrid working our clients are spending more time at home and wish to enjoy spa-like sanctuaries within their home, from fitness studios to swimming pools. In addition, we have also been trying to bring more natural light into our designs, which clients love. Buildings, done well, improve the occupant’s happiness, their mental health, and their physical wellbeing.”

MB Architecture work closely with their clients to create a special place to call home and at very fair fees. We would be very pleased to hear from you to start the journey.

THE DETAILS

Please contact us for a no obligation consultation to discuss your project. For more information visit mb-architecture.uk or contact us on 01483 363 065.

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Top left: Matt Bickerton and Sophie Griffett in the MB Architecture office

and bottom left: This detached property was transformed by MB Architecture with a 50% increase in floorspace, creating the light and space the owners envisaged when they bought it.

MB Architecture designed a 1200sq ft two storey extension to this existing house which includes this 400sq ft master suite with vaulted ceiling. The cat loves it!

Photos courtesy of Sarah Hutton

INDOOR SWIMMING A WORTHY INVESTMENT

When the Baker family initially approached Origin, they were interested in covering an existing outdoor pool. The family had been in discussion for some time, deciding whether or not the outdoor pool was worthy of undertaking as a project.

“We originally had an outdoor pool which was here when we bought the house, it was in a completely different position from where the indoor pool is now, away from the house and further away than was desirable. We knew we were going to stay at the house for at least another 10 years so, to us, an indoor pool was worth the investment.”

Once the Baker family had settled on the idea of an indoor swimming pool, they reached back out to Origin and the planning began. “We knew Origin did it all and after seeing some of their excellent recently completed projects, we decided

to go for it. With the original outdoor pool, we found it such a task having to ‘prepare’ it for the summer months and expensive to run as well even though we had taken the necessary precautions with a pool cover etc… With an indoor pool it’s a temperature controlled environment and the pool is protected by the building, making it instantly ready for spontaneous swims and family parties!”

THE BUDGET

The Baker family had done their research and had a strong idea of what their dream pool house would entail. Keeping in mind the budget the Baker family had put forward, it was Origin’s job to deliver a design that captured every element they wanted. As an active family, they longed for an athome gym. Origin kept this in mind and designed additional multifunctional space, separate from the swimming pool that could be used as a gym or potentially turned into an office in the future.

“Origin was great at keeping in mind the limits we had set and we loved working with a company that took our budget seriously and offered plenty of thoughtful and realistic suggestions throughout the whole process”

THE BENEFITS

“The biggest benefit of the indoor pool is definitely being able to swim all year round. It’s invaluable for us, we use the pool house every day and not just for swimming. Someone is always in the gym or relaxing in the lounge area.” In order to enhance the family’s enjoyment of their garden, Origin centralised the Baker family’s key activities. Origin chose a new area of the garden off to the side of the main house for the pool house, keeping it close enough for connectivity and in a position where you can look out over the garden vista and enjoy the space.

“We loved the idea of an indoor pool as another space for entertaining, we like to have friends and family over for dinner and BBQs in the summer. The pool house works as a social hub, it’s the space everyone congregates around!”

To speak to the experts at Origin Leisure call 01895 453996 now or visit originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram too @originpoolsuk

WHY ORIGIN?

“It was clear from the beginning Origin had earned their credentials as the indoor pool experts, our visits to completed projects confirmed this and made us feel comfortable and confident we were in safe hands. Origin consistently kept us up to date throughout the whole process, we’d have regular meetings to choose finishes which helped us make decisions quickly and move things along smoothly. We were very pleased with the quality of the products offered and the guys that came to work here during the construction process were very knowledgeable and helpful.

Origin excelled at communication throughout this process which is such an important skill for a company to master, especially when you’re entrusting them with a big project like ours. Everyone on site and in the office was approachable, we felt like we could talk to anyone and our questions would be heard. Even when it came to the snagging process, everything was sorted really promptly and to a high standard.”

“Origin know how to create something new in an existing setting and blend all the things you don’t think about like pathways, levels, views, security, and desired routes into the finished article so that it appears like it’s always been there at the end of the project – now that’s impressive”

New wallpaper launch

Divine Savages x Natural History Museum part II

Following on from their first hugely successful collaboration in 2019, London design duo Divine Savages has once again joined forces with London’s iconic Natural History Museum.

After delving into the archives, they have created new wallpaper designs & colourways inspired by the museum’s vast array of specimens, original illustrations and paintings spanning centuries of natural history exploration. It’s a stunning project both Jamie and Tom have been so proud to revisit - wallpaper billions of years in the making!

Brand new ECO wallpaper, bespoke GOLD LEAF and textured FAUX SUEDE papers, as well as LIMITED EDITION art prints and NEW wallpaper designs.

ECO WALLPAPER

- new designs ‘The Fierce & The Fabulous’ & ‘Little Botanize’ are on new EcoWallpaper. It’s a sustainable choice, passes standard wallpaper wash tests and it’s a joy to hang! There are approximately 30% less greenhouses gases produced during the manufacturing process as this method uses renewable PLA (plant derived

thermoplastics) instead of oil based Polyester (PET plastic) fibres.

BOLD WITH GOLD - the Gilded Age is coming with this brand new gold leaf wallpaper. As part of a bespoke design service, Forbidden Bloom will be given the gilded treatment for those extra special projects.

TACTILE & TEXTURE - taking sumptuous details to the next level with the Forbidden Bloom print in a new tactile soft faux suede wallpaper, available in Bone colour and a large scale monochrome mural.

EXTINCTOPIA - the playful dinosaur print is reinvigorated with a whimsical new colour palette of subtle and daring shades.

ART PRINTS - introducing the playful Extinctopia design as a collection of limited edition art prints to colour coordinate with our wallpapers.

THE FIERCE & THE FABULOUS - this brand new pattern is inspired by some of nature’s most flamboyant supermodels. With striking colours and enthralling patterns, Mother Nature sure knows how to work it!

020 8798 2715 divinesavages.com

“The playful dinosaur print is reinvigorated with a whimsical new colour palette of subtle and daring shades.”

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How to create the perfect kitchen for entertaining this Christmas

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etting the right kitchen design for entertaining at Christmas requires forward planning to ensure your layout is perfectly placed. When thinking about key features and small details alike, it’s best to consider how you’d use the space, as this will help to inform your design.

“Remember, a kitchen is for life, not just for Christmas, so it’s important to ensure that the space meets your needs all year round, as well as during the festive season. If you’re a regular host, consider how you may like to use your kitchen for dinner parties and get-togethers throughout the year too.

Entertaining with ease

“An island unit is the perfect location to host welcome drinks and exchange presents, as it offers a hub to display perfectly crafted beverages, along with space for family and friends to mingle while you continue food preparations.

“Don’t have space for an island in your kitchen? Consider incorporating an informal seating feature, such as a seating nook. Building a small bench into the surrounding units can really maximise floorspace and positioning a small table in front can create a truly versatile feature that will prove handy throughout the year. You don’t have to forgo storage either, you can integrate clever solutions beneath the seating and surrounding

Ruth Lavender, design expert at Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, comments:

“Remember, a kitchen is for life, not just for Christmas, so it’s important to ensure that the space meets your needs all year round”

zone – a great place to hide presents in the run up to the big day, as well as clutter that you’d prefer visitors didn’t see!

“Regular hosts can also benefit from an integrated bar area or wine cooler. A central location avoids the inconvenience of guests rooting through the main fridge to locate drinks whilst you’re busy cooking or entertaining.

Preparations

“To guarantee Christmas dinner and other food preparations run smoothly, there are a range of features you can include into your design that will keep things organised and orderly. Internal storage and integrated appliances not only maximise space but keep surfaces clear from clutter too.

“Integrated carousels are excellent for convenience as they allow you to locate different utensils quickly without you having to scramble around at the back of the cupboards. Pan draws are another useful option as they provide the depth needed to store larger items whilst keeping them accessible, even amidst the busy run up to a Christmas gathering. Make the most of every inch of your cupboard space with concealed drawers, pull out wire shelves and storage baskets too.

“Smart appliances are a great option to keep timings on track, as they can be controlled through a smartphone. If you’re busy getting yourself ready or opening presents but need to pre-heat the oven, you can even do so with the click of a button.

“Discreet dishwashers also help keep a kitchen clean and tidy with minimal effort. Even for modest spaces, there are slimline options that provide a great solution.

The main event

“If your dining space is in your kitchen, a good cooker hood is an essential to remove smells and grease as you cook, so when you come to sit down for your Christmas dinner, you’re not left with lingering scents.

THE DETAILS

You can also order a brochure, book a free design consultation, or use Benchmarx’s handy kitchen visualiser tool by visiting: benchmarxkitchens.co.uk

“Innovations such as NEFF’s clear glass downdraft extractor are fantastic for a discreet look, as they don’t obstruct your view – meaning you can continue any conversations whilst tending to the hob.

“I’d also recommend considering whether you’d benefit from a warming drawer. If you’re hosting a large group, warming plates ahead of serving can help keep food hot as you plate up.

“Pendant lighting above your dining table is a great way of adding focused illumination and make that Christmas table layout sparkle. It’s always a good idea to also think about other ambient forms of lighting to set the mood, such as plinth lighting and spotlights, for a sleek, layered look.

“Make serving Boxing Day morning coffees easy by opting for an integrated coffee machine in your kitchen design. Some machines even allow you to enter your guests’ orders on your mobile device, and the machine will even start preparing the drinks – one less thing to worry about!

After dinner celebrations

“As the evening approaches, incorporating wireless speakers around your kitchen will keep guests entertained into the night. Smart technology such as Google Hub can be used to control both music and lighting, so you can easily change the ambience from the convenience of your phone.

PORCELAIN SUPERSTORE INTRODUCE BARBICAN

Independent tile specialists Porcelain Superstore have launched a new floor tile collection that celebrates the subtle beauty of the brutalist movement.

Barbican, which is available in two colours, brings together the flair of terrazzo and the starkness of concrete in a large format, rectified porcelain tile.

Cool and contemporary, the range takes it name from the brutalist architecture of the Barbican estate in London.

Abbas Youssefi, Director of Porcelain Superstore, said: “Barbican possesses a subtle beauty. While it might not be as showy as some of its contemporaries, there is an understated elegance which will transform any room in which it is used.”

Barbican comes in two finishes: Light Grey and Sand.

ABOUT PORCELAIN SUPERSTORE

Independent and family-run, the brothers behind Porcelain Superstore might have been brought up in the tile industry, but they aren’t afraid of shaking it up.

Passionate about porcelain, they scour Europe and beyond for their curated collections, which are handpicked from only the most respected tile factories.

Only the best-looking and top-quality tiles make it to their warehouse where bright, vibrant geometrics sit alongside more traditional large format tiles to offer customers the widest choice of quality porcelain tiles.

Throw in exceptional customer service and fiveyear guarantees on all tiles and it’s easy to see why Porcelain Superstore are not afraid of breaking the mould. porcelainsuperstore.co.uk

“Passionate about porcelain, they scour Europe and beyond for their curated collections, which are handpicked from only the most respected tile factories”

Huckleberry creates a unique kitchen for House of Hackney

Tucked away at the entrance to the mystical Cornish Castle of Trematon sits a small lodge house – ‘Quercus Lodge’ – an unassuming octagonal building painted in a dusky cream. Nothing on the outside suggests what you will find within: a riot of pattern and colour, layered fabrics and wallpapers that draw you into a fantasy world of flowers and foliage. Here, the kitchen feels pared back by comparison to the other rooms, with its Huckleberry freestanding kitchen furniture uniquely customised for House of Hackney.

Beginning the latest project in the renovation of their home the Castle of Trematon, owners of House of Hackney Frieda Gormley and and Javvy M Royle approached Huckleberry to design and make a kitchen for the castle’s lodge house. Huckleberry’s Matt and Claire Podesta met Frieda and Javvy and quickly bonded over their shared ethos of sustainability and love of British-made design. And so the plan for the Quercus Lodge kitchen was born.

Huckleberry’s freestanding kitchen furniture is designed primarily as stand-alone pieces which emanate balance and proportion, but at the same

Scullery Bench has been given a House of Hackney twist including a decorative frieze, which is also used on the cooker hood, and finished off with hand turned oak acorn finials”

time incorporate appliances, sinks and taps. It is made to look as though it could have been in the house for years, if not decades, completely comfortable in its surroundings. The family of furniture includes islands, dressers, base cabinets incorporating sinks, hobs and dishwashers, tall cupboards, plate racks and tables.

Creating kitchen furniture for this project was exciting especially incorporating the new range of House of Hackney paint and tiles. Huckleberry’s Scullery Bench has been given a House of Hackney twist including a decorative frieze, which is also used on the cooker hood, and finished off with hand turned oak acorn finials.

“Inspired by Georgian cabinetry and Arts and Crafts values, Huckleberry were the perfect people to create the kitchen for the Quercus Lodge,” says Frieda Gormley. “With sustainability at the heart of the brand, their distinctive, enduring design, quality British craftsmanship and responsibly sourced wood ensure each piece is made to last a lifetime; and the results are truly beautiful.” huckleberryhome.co.uk

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“Huckleberry’s

RUGS WITH A LOT OF BOTTLE

Fabulous floor coverings made from recycled plastic bottles

Whilst we all want a house beautiful, furnishings that cost the earth when it comes to the natural resources, aren’t such a good look. Thankfully, Weaver Green’s latest collection of rugs and runners ticks all the boxes when it comes to style, comfort and sustainability.

Each one is made from up to 5400 recycled plastic bottles – yet amazingly, as soft to the touch as traditional alternatives.

Hand made by skilful artisan weavers, these rugs offer a super cosy toe-cossetting covering underfoot. Yet the hardwearing nature of Weaver Green’s totally recycled (and recyclable) rugs and runners make them an ideal option for areas of heavy traffic in your home.

Weaver Green’s flat woven rugs offer especially resistant protection and are great for heavy traffic zones, preventing clicks and threads from spoiling the overall aesthetic. Take the Kilim Rug collection: designed and woven to reflect the look and feel of their traditional woollen counterparts, these

authentic looking floor coverings come with all of the hard-wearing features that make Weaver Green rugs such a lasting investment in your home.

For those areas of the home requiring a cosier ambience, open-weave options provide a snuggly feeling as you pad softly on your way. All Weaver Green rugs and runners are suitable for use both outdoors and in as they are resistant to water, mould and mildew and are uninteresting to little critters!

weavergreen.com

“Open-weave options provide a snuggly feeling as you pad softly on your way”

A community on your doorstep at Renaissance Cranleigh Coves

Welcome to Renaissance Cranleigh Coves, a community created exclusively for those enjoying life over 65, in the picturesque Surrey village of Cranleigh. Nestled on leafy Horsham Road, the community comprises spacious apartments, with a handful of unique two bedroom apartments remaining for purchase or rent.

At the heart of Cranleigh Coves, a welcoming communal lounge and beautifully landscaped shared garden are perfect places to find good conversation and spend time with neighbours, friends and family, all whilst relaxing in environments designed to enhance your comfort and wellbeing. Great consideration has been paid to all aspects of the homes’ design, from flowing layouts to stylish fixtures and fittings. Each of the homes have been designed specifically with wellbeing in mind, choosing materials and colours that evoke tranquillity and relaxation.

The two bedroom homes each feature a balcony or terrace that not only help to fill the space with natural light but also create perfect spots for a morning coffee, relaxing with a book, or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening.

A dedicated Lifehost is also an integral part of life at Cranleigh Coves, bringing the community together as well as helping to ensure peace of

mind and a friendly face when needed. Each week, social events such as coffee mornings and afternoon teas, are a great chance to catch up with others and meet new neighbours. At Renaissance, independent living means you live life on your own terms and we recognise that our homeowners lead busy lives which is why you can join in with as much or as little as you want to.

“What’s nice is that nothing is set in stone, you can join the events if you want to but there is no obligation to do so. That’s what I enjoy most about the community; there is always company if I want it.” Jenny, Renaissance Homeowner. Perfectly located just a short walk from Cranleigh’s vibrant high-street, you’ll find everything you need from independent shops and cafes to a pharmacy and supermarket.

The wonderful village of Cranleigh is ideally located on the edge of the rolling Surrey Hills, an area that combines village life with all the advantages of small town living. Cranleigh’s thriving social scene makes it an inspiring destination for people from surrounding areas. Its rich array of shops and access to beautiful country walks make it a truly special place to live.

With the final homes now remaining, get in touch with our team today to find out more and book your tour.

01483 319 034 lifestory.group/cranleigh

“Great consideration has been paid to all aspects of the homes’ design, from flowing layouts to stylish fixtures and fittings”

Introducing ABSTRACT:

Discover the new collection from Ohpopsi

Independent wallpaper design house Ohpopsi has launched a new collection of wallcoverings inspired by unexpected, exciting perspectives.

The suitably named Abstract collection is an eclectic mix of six wallpapers and one mural, designed to create interiors full of colour and life. Featuring collaged motifs, statement shapes, detailed mark making and minimalist forms, each design shares a modernist feel.

Zoe Eaton, Creative Director at Ohpopsi, said: “Ohpopsi looks at the world differently. Through our colourful, abstract eyes, there’s no end to the creativity that alternative thinking can provide.

“Abstract encapsulates that bold thinking.”

Produced across a vibrant colour palette, accented with a captivating mix of pastel shades such as Powder Blue and Chalkboard, Abstract is a confident collection that will inject colour and pattern into the home, whatever your style.

ABOUT OHPOPSI

Bold and unapologetic, Ohpopsi is an independent, British wallpaper brand making its mark on the interior design world, one statement wall at a time.

Agile and ambitious, with a hugely experienced team of industry experts at the helm, Ohpopsi is destined for big things.

On a mission to enable self-expression, Ohpopsi’s creative team specialises in developing original wallpaper designs to reflect customers’ individuality and imagination. Contemporary and playful, Ohpopsi is dedicated to bold pattern and confident colour.

For vibrant, stand out pieces that encourage personal style, make Ohpopsi the go-to design house.

Prices start at £65 per roll and the collection is available from ohpopsi.com