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Welcome to our May issue...

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ith brand new world-class competition on offer and birthday celebrations fit for a Queen, Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 promises to be better than ever as exciting changes are announced for this year’s event which takes place from 11– 15 May. Run away with the circus this summer and weave your way through an array of hidden gardens and spectacular lawns at The Savill Garden in this immersive production of Shakespeare’s much loved ‘As You Like it’ from 22 June to 24 July 2016.

As we enter the summer season all thoughts turn to planning fun days out.

Now in its 237th year, The Investec Derby Festival is a must-attend event in the sporting calendar.

Two billionaires who own luxury properties in Surrey are among the top 12 richest people in Britain and Ireland. Arsenal FC owner Alisher Usmanov and steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal figure in The Sunday Times Rich List 2016.

The Jockey Club Live has been introducing new audiences to the sport of Kings by using their world class facilities as outdoor music venues, putting on show-stopping headline performances by some of the world’s biggest artists.

This year the iconic Sandown Park and Epsom Down Racecourses will be playing host to their ‘An Evening At The Races’ brand.

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We feature fantastic local businesses and exciting nearby events each month

The Brooklands Double Twelve Motorsport Festival 18 & 19 June • www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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29 may Chestnut Cottage Open Garden for NGS ½ acre secret garden created on different levels, with mature rhododendrons, azaleas, acers, herbaceous border all set in a sylvan setting. A particular feature of the garden is a pergola supporting a 24ft long wisteria. Attractive gazebo copied from the original National Trust’s Hunting Lodge in Odiham.

Visitors say wherever you sit there is a completely different vista. Admission £3.50, Children free.

Home-made teas.

2pm-5.30pm. Open for charity.

Chestnut Cottage, Farnham, GU10 4SZ

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CALENDAR 15 may Kelly’s Cycle Challenge Get outside, get active and raise money for a good cause on this 20, 45 or 70 mile route through the Surrey and Hampshire countryside. All money raised goes directly to Challengers, a local charity that supports disabled children and young people across Surrey and Hampshire. Registration 8am, first starters from 8:30am. Suggested minimum donations £21 - £30.

Alice Holt, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS

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Until 4 june Peter Layton Glass Celebrating 40 Years An exhibition of work by the master of glass blowing Peter Layton, as he celebrates 40 years of industry. In 1976 Peter set up the London Glass Blowing Studio, using it as a workshop and gallery for collectors to view his work and where he now runs an apprenticeship scheme. 10am-5pm, free entry.

New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, GU9 7PS

11 may Fine Wine & Cheese Tasting

21 may Early Photography Morning at Wisley

A journey through the wines of Burgundy at our Boutique in Ripley.

An evening with our special guest Silvia Garatti, an ex-sommelier who has worked at the Ledbury and at Gordon Ramsey who represents our wines of the evening.

From Sparkling to sweet there is something for everyone. A flight of six wines paired with our fine cheeses. A cheese and wine lovers delight! We don’t want to give too much away but rest assured it will be a great evening! 8pm - 11pm £35 per person, inclusive. Book on 01483 610 610 or ripley@cellarmagneval.com.

Cellar Magneval, The Old Cellar, High Street, Ripley, GU23 6BB

Enjoy an early spring morning in the garden to take the perfect photograph of the spring colour.

Open from 7.30am.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB

At the Lightbox Gallery

The exhibition: Until 21 june Tim Rudman: Iceland – An Uneasy Calm

15 may NGS Bluebell day You can visit our stunning parkland throughout the season but today all park admissions go to the National Gardens Scheme. 10.30am6pm, general admission prices apply.

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RT

14 may Bat Walk at Claremont Landscape Garden Join the Surrey Bat Group for an evening walk. Learn about the species of bats at Claremont and use bat detectors to hear the sound they make as they fly. Booking Essential. Phone: 01372 467806. Children must be aged 6 or over. A National Trust Event Gates 7.45pm for 8pm start. Ends 9.30pm. Meet at the Kiosk.

Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG

Tim Rudman is acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest landscape photographers. His work originates in film and is transformed into silver gelatin prints, personally hand-crafted using traditional ‘wet’ printing techniques in the darkroom. On the occasion of the release of his new book, ‘Iceland: an uneasy calm’, this exhibition celebrates and documents Tim Rudman’s experiences travelling through Iceland. 10:30am to 5pm, £5

FOR THE KIDS: 13 may Painting for Under 5s

Dress for mess and join us for some painting fun.

All materials included, advance booking required.

11am to 11:45am, £3

Until 5 june Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden at Birtley Estate The stunning 48 acre Birtley Estate provides the perfect venue for this annual Sculpture exhibition. Featuring around 170 sculptures from across the UK, this is the largest temporary sculpture exhibition in Surrey and attracts sculptors from across the UK. It offers the chance to enjoy sculpture displayed in a relaxed and informal setting, from both local and up and coming sculptors to top names in the world of sculpture. The Sculpture Exhibition is open daily from 11am-5pm with free parking. Entrance is just £5 for adults (under 16s go free of charge). The price includes a catalogue and unlimited re-entry to the exhibition.

Birtley House Nursing Home, Surrey GU5 0LB

FOR THE ADULTS: 25 MAY DRAWING FOR ADULTS

Join John Haslum for some inspirational drawing around The Lightbox. All materials provided.

10:30am to 12:30pm, Free All at The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AA

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The ultimate summer festival

for dogs!

DogFest is taking place at the prestigious Windsor Great Park, Berkshire for the very first time on 25-26 June, promising to be even bigger and better in 2016!

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osted by Channel 4’s Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, DogFest offers dogs and their owners the ultimate fun-filled weekend. With even more have-a-go activities for your dog to take part in, this year’s action-packed line-up includes Flyball, agility sessions, dog diving and training, plus grooming sessions for pampered pooches and gifts and treats galore; with highlights including Hill’s School for Dogs, The Great Dog Walk and the Eukanuba Supervet Live Tour.

Twice a day, Noel will lead the way on The Great Dog Walk, the perfect opportunity to get walking with your dog and explore the beautiful grounds of Arley Hall and Windsor Great Park.

Don’t miss the wonderful Eukanuba Supervet Live Tour, where Noel Fitzpatrick will share heart-warming success stories from his popular TV show and reveal the latest advances in the veterinary profession.

Take your dog to join in the training workshops at Hill’s School for Dogs – where even the most disobedient dog can become head pupil! With sessions on puppy training, dog dancing and how to teach your dog to perform using props, Hill’s School for Dogs will offer a full programme of events designed to teach you all about how to train your dog.

Royal Canin’s Weight Management Team will be on hand offering free Pet Healthy Weight checks to all dogs, the perfect opportunity to find out if your dog is at ideal

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weight and discover essential advice and information on keeping your pet in tip top shape.

While your dog enjoys an action packed day out, you can watch entertaining displays of agility and doggy dancing in the Nerf Activity Ring, get first-hand advice from the experts with talks and demonstrations on all aspects of your dog’s life, treat yourself to a delicious variety of food and drink, listen to live music and shop ‘til you drop!

With all this and more, DogFest is the ultimate day out for you to enjoy with your four-legged friend!

You can book tickets by visiting www.dog-fest.co.uk or calling 0844 581 4917.

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The Road to Abstraction: John Tunnard (1900-1971) Messenger, 1969, oil, tempera, sand and pencil on board © The Estate of John Tunnard

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rom 21 May 2016 – 24 July 2016 The Lightbox gallery and museum will present ‘The Road to Abstraction: The Ingram Collection’, a new exhibition sourced from The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art which will explore how key 20th century artists embraced new forms of representation and developed a ‘language of abstraction’.

The exhibition will chart the development of how a group of Modern artists gradually shifted away from traditional figurative forms of representation towards interpreting the world through a series of shapes, lines and colours. This enabled them to express their ideas, values and principles through non-conformist means which in turn created a new and exciting genre of art. Drawing from works by The Seven and Five Society, The Crypt Group, Unit One and the Penwith Society of Arts, the exhibition will also track the progression of individual artists such as

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Henry Moore, Edward Burra, Barbara Hepworth, Bridget Riley, William Gear, Ben Nicholson, Allen Jones, John Tunnard, and William Turnball.

Highlights of the Exhibition

‘The Road to Abstraction’ will focus on the works of Modern British artists who moved fluidly from traditional techniques and representations to experimenting with the more expressive style of abstraction. The works will date from the 1940s through to the 1980s with both 2D and 3D works to illustrate how the shift in style developed over time. Highlights of the exhibition include:

William Turnbull (1922-2012) Heavy Insect, 1949, bronze This early piece of abstract sculpture was created in the late 1940s whilst Turnball was living in Paris. His inspiration came from the skewed perspective of lying in the grass on a hot day and seeing insects from a new close-up perspective that made them seem big and odd and ‘a bit like a dinosaur’.

Below: William Turnbull (1922-2012) Heavy Insect, 1949, bronze © Estate of William Turnbull. All rights reserved, DACS 2016

The Ingram Collection

Bridget Riley (b. 1931), Woman at Tea-table, not dated, coloured crayons and pastel Bridget Riley was one of the first women to develop an abstract style in the mid-late 1950s following a turbulent emotional period of her life. This undated piece by Riley is a key work in her transition from a figurative to an abstract artist. Later works from the 1960s onwards would see her fully move away from recognisable forms to bold geometric ‘Op Art’ prints that were designed to play tricks on the eye.

William Gear (1915-1997) Red Landscape, c. 1965, oil on canvas William Gear typifies the journey of abstract artists in the 20th century. In his early works of the 1930s and 40s he experimented with colour and pen and ink drawings which progressed to more avant-garde monochrome abstract blocks in the 1950s before moving back to colour and a more playful style in the 1960s as represented by this piece ‘Red Landscape’.

John Tunnard (1900-1971) Messenger, 1969, oil, tempera, sand and pencil on board This work by Tunnard demonstrates his interest in linking science and the surreal through abstract art. The central image of the piece, a large satellite dish, points skyward towards the heavens, which was resonant at the time as the piece was created in 1969, the year of the first moon landing.

Allen Jones (b. 1937) Odalisque (Seat Sculpture), 1984, painted steel The piece ‘Odalisque’ by Allen Jones is a slightly later work that reflects how the abstract movement had progressed.

Primarily known as a Pop artist, Jones wrote that he had ‘wanted to find a new language for representation’ which is typified by works such as this abstract sculpture.

Bridget Riley (b. 1931), Woman at Tea-table, not dated, coloured crayons and pastel © Bridget Riley 2016. All rights reserved, courtesy Karsten Schubert, London

The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

Over the past decade, entrepreneur and investor Chris Ingram has created what is now recognised as the biggest privately owned publicly accessible collection of Modern British and Contemporary art. The Ingram Collection comprises 650 paintings and sculptures of which over 400 are by the most important artists of the Modern British era, amongst these Edward Burra, Lynn Chadwick, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth and Eduardo Paolozzi.

Through an on-going programme of loans to exhibitions, galleries and museums, Chris Ingram ensures wide public access to the Collection. It is this commitment to make The Ingram Collection widely available that has earned Chris Ingram deserved acclaim as “one of the most active and thoughtful collectors of Modern British Art today.” (Stephen Deuchar CBE, Director, The Art Fund).

Allen Jones (b. 1937) Odalisque (Seat Sculpture), 1984, painted steel © The Artist

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William Gear (1915-1997) Red Landscape, c. 1965, oil on canvas © The Estate of William Gear

‘The Road to Abstraction: The Ingram Collection’ will be on show in the Main Gallery at The Lightbox gallery and museum from 21 May 2016 – 24 July 2016.

••••• The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 www.thelightbox.org.uk MAY 2 0 1 6 1 3

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Step Back in Time to the 1940s RELIVED at Brooklands Museum

Commemorating a Decade of Style, Fashion, Music and Vehicles

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tilising every available inch of the historic Brooklands site in Surrey, this event celebrates the fashion, music, style, cars and attitudes that this decade is renowned for. Importantly, the organisers have seen an increase over recent years in the interest in the immediate post-War period and how the fashions and cars from that time flourished after 6 years of hardship and really influenced the early 1950s. The centre of focus will be the dance marquee with a rolling programme of music and FREE dance classes.

Any ladies not able to finesse their look need not worry as a vintage hair and make-up parlour will be set up in the original Press

Hut. The trade village will feature sellers of original and quality reproduction clothing, home wares and ephemera from the era and the star attraction will undoubtedly be a Classic Commercial Vehicle display alongside the scores of re-enactor groups portraying everything from the Home Guard, RAF and Land Army Girls to civilian and family life. Who will win the Brooklands Best-Dressed Competition this year? Don your finest period duds, grab your partner and watch out for the sartorial scouts looking for the UK’s finest outfits. Vintage specialist Swing Shift will be providing the sounds and singing live will be chanteuse Noelle Vaughn well known as being one of the most authentic singers on the circuit – close your eyes and you’ll think you’re listening to the wireless…

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FRANKLY SINATRA performing at G Live Guildford

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he world’s No1 Frank Sinatra, Stephen Triffitt, is coming to town to celebrate the golden anniversary of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ most famous recording – Sinatra Live at the Sands.

A brand-new production called Frankly Sinatra features many of the songs from the classic album, performed just the way they were back in 1966.

Regarded as the definitive Sinatra live performance, the album was Frank’s first commercially-released live recording, packed with 22 tracks including many of his best-known hits.

Frankly Sinatra’s producers say that authenticity can be assured: star of the show – Stephen Triffitt – has himself enjoyed three seasons at Las Vegas’ Sands Casino portraying Frank.

Featuring the swing, swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert, Stephen Triffitt is acclaimed worldwide as the master of his craft. He created the role of Ol’ Blue Eyes in the original West End production of The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas that toured the USA, Canada and Europe.

The lavish production is brought to the stage by Easy Theatres, the theatre show specialists responsible for hit touring stage productions like Magic of Motown, Thank You for the Music, An Evening of Burlesque and A Night of Dirty Dancing.

The company’s MD, Michael Taylor, says Sinatra’s golden anniversary is to be celebrated in “swinging style” with a nationwide tour of brand-new stage show Frankly Sinatra in 2016.

“There’s no better Sinatra,” says Michael. “Stephen Triffitt has sold out the London Palladium twice and the Royal Festival Hall with solo concert shows.

“In Frankly Sinatra he skilfully dips in and out of character

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to tell the fascinating tale of the greatest vocalist and most charismatic performer of our time.”

The critics agree. The London Evening Standard describes Stephen’s resemblance to Sinatra as ”unsettlingly perfect”.

With sculpted hair, twinkling blue eyes, and shiny black patent leather shoes, Stephen is famed for performing classic hits Fly Me to the Moon; Mack the Knife; New York, New York; My Way; That’s Life; Under My Skin; Lady is a Tramp; My Kind of Town; All the Way and Luck Be a Lady with all Frank’s laid back charm.

Michael says: “Stephen not only walks the walk, he talks the talk. Combining delicious vocals with a playful, laid-back stage presence, he faithfully recreates Frank’s trademark stage persona with consummate ease.”

Backed by the sound of big band swing, Frankly Sinatra brings the Chairman of the Board to town to celebrate the golden anniversary of Sinatra Live at the Sands with StephenTriffitt, described by the show’s creators as “frankly the best thing since Sinatra himself ”.

THE DETAILS Friday 3rd June 2016 – 7:30pm G Live Guildford ••••• London Road, Guildford, GU11 2AA Tickets: £27.50 & £25.50 ••••• Box Office: 01483 369350 glive.co.uk; easytheatres.com Facebook.com/FranklySinatra Twitter.com/Frankly1Sinatra

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Award winning Story Pocket Theatre comes to Painshill

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ainshill is delighted to announce that Story Pocket Theatre will be performing Arabian Nights and A Pocketful of Grimms in the Painshill Conservatory on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June during half-term.

The award winning adaptation of Arabian Nights

by Story Pocket Theatre will be performed at 11.30am and features music, puppetry and theatrical magic. Meet Scheherazade and hear tales of adventures and fantasies involving genies, villains, heroes and princesses. Enjoy Ali Baba’s encounter with the 40 thieves along with Aladdin and his lamp, the Little Beggar and the Fisherman and the Genie. Recommended age 5+.

Story Pocket Theatre will also be bringing to life some of the most loved and less know stories collected by the Brothers Grimm including Hansel and Gretel, the original Beauty and the Beast and Rumpelstiltskin. A Pocketful of Grimms will be performed at 2.30pm and features a rich mix of physical theatre, clowning, puppetry and music.

Recommended age 4+.

Tickets cost £12 (Painshill Members £10) per performance and are available to purchase online www.painshill.co.uk. A special price of £20 (Painshill Members £18) is available for people wanting to see both performances on the same day. Tickets include entry to the beautiful landscape garden which has an onsite tea room and lots of stunning places to picnic.

Story Pocket Theatre was set up two years ago from a passion to produce beautiful, wonderful and magical theatre for families. Since then the company has received many acclaims including praise from The Stage, The Scotsman

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and Primary Times. They were also winners of the Primary Times Children’s Choice Award, 2014 and the Three Weeks Editors’ Choice Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2015.

The theatre company’s Patron is master storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. He says “It was apparent straight away that Story Pocket’s focus was on sharing stories in a bright, imaginative way. My passion for stories and writing has taken me all over the world and I am lucky enough to see my stories in print and on stage and screen. It was Story Pocket’s passion for story telling that struck me… I am delighted to be the Patron of Story Pocket Theatre Company.”

‘Spending an hour with Story Pocket Theatre is like curling up in a warm bed, and being read a story while you nibble on a piece of toast…

Well-loved, well-delivered and very well received stories.”

Kelly Apter,The Scotsman “Highly recommended for all the family” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine Story Pocket Theatre present these stories beautifully… there are several occasions when the adults are laughing harder than the kids.

Broadway World Reviews THE DETAILS For more information please visit www.painshill.co.uk or call 01932 868113.

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What’s New AT ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW IN 2016

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ith brand new world-class competition on offer and birthday celebrations fit for a Queen, Royal Windsor Horse Show 2016 promises to be better than ever as exciting changes are announced for this year’s event which takes place from 11– 15 May. One of the new innovations for 2016 will be the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix upgrading to a CAIO4* World Cup Qualifier, a Nations Team competition for Carriage Driving. Nations can enter a team of up to three people with two of the team-mates’ best overall scores counted over the course of the three phases of Dressage, Marathon and Cones. The 4* status now means that drivers who gain World Cup points, can earn

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five bonus points towards the hotly contested FEI World Cup™ Driving Qualification for the 2016-2017 indoor World Cup season.

National Dressage will also be drawing in the best of British as the UK’s top riders will be invited to take part in a must-see class on Wednesday 11th May. This will be one of the last opportunities to watch the potential members of Team GBR compete their podium-worthy dressage routines on home soil ahead of the highly anticipated Rio Olympics in August.

As well as top Carriage Driving and Dressage riders gravitating to the show, the newly enhanced 4* International Jumping status will furthermore entice leading competitors from around the globe as Royal

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Another welcomed change to the Horse Show this year is that due to the level of prestige in the competition Windsor Horse Show hosts six 4* classes including the CSI4* Rolex Grand Prix for the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy.

At the other end of the scale, Windsor will also be introducing CSIAm-A classes to this year’s event, open to national and international riders, where five classes will be held over the course of the Show.

Another welcomed change to the Horse Show this year is that due to the level of prestige in the competitions the total prize money for the Show has now reached £293,395.

In addition to the new and revamped classes, this year will see the celebrations for the Queen’s 90th Birthday taking place on the last four evenings of Royal Windsor Horse Show. For those who missed out on tickets for the special celebratory event, many of the world’s best equestrian acts who will be performing for The Queen will

also be displaying at Royal Windsor Horse Show during the day, these are likely to include The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, The Oman Royal Cavalry, Chilean Huasos, The New Zealand Army Band and The South Australian Police Band.

This special action-packed show will also see the return of some of the old favourites that are guaranteed to get the crowds cheering including The Shetland Pony Grand National, The DAKS Pony Club Mounted Games, Tent Pegging, the Coaching Marathon, over 100 Showing classes which attract top quality combinations of riders and horses from all over the country, as well as the CE12* International Endurance competition, held in The Great Park on Friday 13th May. THE DETAILS Tickets to Royal Windsor Horse Show can be purchased at www.rwhs.co.uk or telephone the box office on 0844 581 4960 from the UK and +44 (0) 121 796 6290 internationally.

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Circus meets Shakespeare’s

‘as you like it’

in an immersive experience at the Savill Garden

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un away with the circus this summer and weave your way through an array of hidden gardens and spectacular lawns at The Savill Garden in this immersive production of Shakespeare’s much loved ‘As You Like it’ from 22 June to 24 July 2016.

Forced into exile by their own families, heroine Rosalind and Orlando, a young gentleman of the kingdom, venture deep into the Forest of Arden where they encounter ‘The Golden Age’; a mesmerising travelling circus which has taken up residence beneath the canopy. Masquerading as Ganymede, Rosalind embarks on a journey of love lessons and romantic trickery, before stumbling across one of Duke Senior’s noblemen, Jacques, who fully embraces the circus folk and continually reflects on the futility of life and love as a motley fool.

A story of transformation, ‘As You Like It’ challenges conventional ideas of love and lust, blurs gender roles and muses on the absurdity of life in this brilliant pastoral comedy. The play unfolds in Britain’s finest ornamental garden and concludes extravagantly with a triple wedding where the audience and company are encouraged to come together in a boisterous, acrobatic, musical celebration indulging in food and drink from the finest local suppliers.

‘As You Like It’ will celebrate the best of the British summertime with a delicious BBQ served during the final wedding scene provided by award-winning caterers Leiths, whose mouth-watering menu will provide a sensational finale to the performance.

Drinks with also be available to purchase, as a hidden bush bar serving everything from a Fever Tree and Sipsmiths G&T to Pol Roger Champagne, to a nice cold beer from the local Windsor and Eton Brewery, will be popping up throughout the play. And if a tempting snack is more your

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AS YOU LIKE IT WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE – SUNDAY 24 JULY 2016 7pm start, with access to gardens from 6.30pm

Wednesday 22 June – Sunday 26 June Wednesday 29 June – Sunday 3 July Wednesday 6 July – Sunday 10 July Wednesday 13 July – Sunday 17 July Wednesday 20 July – Sunday 24 July

TICKETS Adults: £35 Concessions: £25 (0 – 16years. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Tickets include parking, garden entrance and immersive theatre performance.

••••• Great Windsor Park, The Savill Garden, Wick Lane, Englefield Green TW20 0UU 01784 485400

style, Propercorn will be providing audiences with their tasty popcorn during the circus scene, with lots of other delicious nibbles available throughout the performance.

WATCH YOUR HEAD aim to create exciting theatrical experiences and celebrate classic texts in remarkable and unique settings. Following the success of their immersive open-air production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, they will celebrate the 400-year legacy of Shakespeare’s work.

FEATURE

Aston Martin:

A fusion of art and technology at Salone del Mobile 2016 Formitalia presents Aston Martin furniture collection at Salone del Mobile Continuing partnership with Formitalia strengthens Aston Martin Art of Living concept Newly unveiled DB11 makes Italian debut at exclusive reception in Milan

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ston Martin blends art and technology in Milan, showcasing the Aston Martin furniture collection with partner Formitalia and celebrating the Italian debut of the new DB11 sports GT during the prestigious Milan Design Week, Salone del Mobile. Â Now in its 55th year, Salone del Mobile is a city-wide design festival, featuring more than 2,300 exhibitors and over 1,000 events across Milan. The festival welcomes over

400,000 guests from the international creative community looking for the latest trends.

The Aston Martin furniture collection will be presented

by Formitalia at Salon del Mobile. Taking inspiration from Aston Martin’s celebrated design language, each piece is handcrafted in Italy and produced and distributed worldwide exclusively by Formitalia Luxury Group. Years of experience in the luxury furnishings field have provided Formitalia with the expertise to translate the British brand’s values of Power, Beauty and Soul into the Aston Martin furniture collection.

Last month Aston Martin presented the new DB11 at an exclusive reception at the Rosa Grand Hotel. DB11 is the first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, and the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. Guests will enjoy first-hand the DB11’s fresh and distinctive design language, pioneering aerodynamics and potent new in-house designed 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.

Built upon a new lighter, stronger, and more space efficient bonded aluminium structure, DB11 is the most powerful,

Last month Aston Martin presented the new DB11 at an exclusive reception at the Rosa Grand Hotel The collection offers ergonomic excellence and luxurious comfort and consists of an elegant curved sofa, a swivel chair, central and side tables and a sumptuous bed with headboard and night tables. Completing the collection is a futuristic bookcase and a reclining armchair. The range is flawlessly handcrafted to exacting standards using authentic luxurious materials such as Aniline and Nubuck leather and finished in an elegant range of muted stylish colours.

The collection epitomises the Art of Living, an innovative initiative that includes a growing portfolio of luxury lifestyle goods and services, designed and developed with the same quality and attention to detail as Aston Martin sports cars.

most efficient and most dynamically gifted DB model in Aston Martin’s history.

Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman said: “The collaboration with Formitalia on the Aston Martin furniture collection is a beautiful mix of design, technology and style. I’m looking forward to the reaction to the DB11 in Milan, a city famed for its love of design. Every millimetre of DB11 has been re-imagined from the ground up. The proportions have been thoroughly scrutinised, and intuitively measured, to ensure its beauty and elegance, while ground-breaking aerodynamics have been integrated to further enhance the car’s design language.

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Racing into summer with The Investec Derby Festival

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Tattenham Straight and settle down to a sumptuous spread and drinks with The Great British Picnic Epsom Downs racecourse has hosted Her Majesty The Queen at The Derby for nearly 70 years and this year will be particularly momentous as she celebrates her 90th birthday. As an avid racehorse owner for the past seven decades, the Queen has enjoyed watching many horses run on the historic Epsom Downs in her colours. The closest Her Majesty has got to winning the Greatest Flat Race in World race was with her horse Aureole finishing second in the 1953 Derby, just four days after her coronation.

It’s an action-packed two-day event offering excitement and entertainment within the stunning setting of Epsom Downs, all just 30 minutes from London by train.

If the Investec Derby isn’t for you there is plenty of other top class racing in the area this summer. Sandown Park racecourse, in Esher, hosts the Group 1 Coral Eclipse on Saturday 2 July. Get your outfit sorted for their Ladies Day on 1 July for a chance to win shoes and accessories from Unisa, a hat selected personally with British milliner Noel Stewart and a personal shopping appointment with one of the stylists from Beulah, all judged by Made in Chelsea’s Rosie Fortescue.

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s we enter the summer season all thoughts turn to planning fun days out. Now in its 237th year, The Investec Derby Festival is a must-attend event in the sporting calendar. Extending over two days, Ladies’ Day (3 June) and the Investec Derby Day(4 June), the Festival is quintessentially British, from the carnival atmosphere on The Hill to the high fashion and celebrations in the grandstands, there is something for everyone.

The two-day Festival caters for all tastes and budgets offering a range of enclosures, from the free access on The Hill with fairground attractions to the spacious Grandstand and fine dining option in the Chez Roux restaurant - there is something to appeal to everyone.

This year you can secure a reserved table spot on the

THE DETAILS Ladies Day and Derby Day tickets start from £15 ••••• For further information on the enclosures and to book tickets please visit www.epsomderby.co.uk or call Epsom Downs Racecourse on 0344 5793004

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Head Teacher in your Pocket: e to your Prep d ui G l o pran The Essentia ’A D a d

by Merin School Journey

The blog became a book, and joining ranks with Elizabeth O’Shea, a leading parenting expert, they have written a comprehensive guide to navigating the prep school years both educationally and pastorally

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hoosing a school and navigating your way through the prep school years can be a challenging and confusing time. Society and the media often place much emphasis on academic and instant results and less attention to the pastoral development of the whole child.

A couple of years ago, in response to questions parents asked throughout their child’s prep school journey, Merinda D’Aprano, Head of Notre Dame Prep School began writing an educational blog. The blog became a book, and joining ranks with Elizabeth O’Shea, a leading parenting expert, they have written a comprehensive guide to navigating the prep school years both educationally and pastorally.

The launch of the book, Head Teacher in your Pocket: The Essential Guide to your Prep School Journey by Merinda D’Aprano, took place last month to an attentive audience of Head teachers, educational publicists, friends

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and family and was a great success. Merinda read an extract from the book and drew on her personal experience as an educator and Head in the Independent sector, and Elizabeth added her words of guidance as a parenting specialist.

The book has already received critical acclaim from reviewers and attracted great interest in educational circles.

Head Teacher in your Pocket: The Essential Guide to your Prep School Journey by Merinda D’Aprano is priced at £10.00 and available from Amazon bookstore.

THE DETAILS Notre Dame School, Burwood House, Convent Lane, Cobham KT11 1HA ••••• 01932 869991 www.notredame.co.uk

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THE ARK Is Open!

Cardinal Cormac Murphy – O’Connor blesses and opens ‘The Ark’ at St George’s Junior School, Weybridge

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ARDINAL Cormac Murphy – O’Connor, retired Archbishop of Westminster and leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, blessed and formally opened new building at St George’s Junior School - ‘The Ark’ - in Weybridge on 22 April 2016, the day before the Feast Day of St George.

Imaginatively built and brightly decorated throughout, ‘The Ark’ provides 240 girls and boys in the Lower Years with a range of modern learning facilities, including animal themed classrooms, cleverly designed resource areas, a dedicated IT suite, a new ‘Rainbow Room’ for assemblies and various outdoor learning spaces, as well as a living grass ‘sedum’ roof to help the building blend into its surroundings. Construction of the new building started in 2014 and the facility opened its doors in November last year (2015), since when it has been extremely well used and liked.

On 22 April, with the whole Junior School in attendance, all 650 girls and boys aged 3 to 11, Governors,

recently acquired 40 acres of new land, offering outdoor learning to all pupils, an area that is now part of daily life for all at the School.

During his visit, Cardinal Cormac said: “I am delighted to be here today; within just ten minutes of being here at St George’s Junior School, you can really sense the wonderful spirit of the place.

“Congratulations to everyone who has worked on this huge project – I hope it continues to flourish and grow.”

Speaking of the occasion, Antony Hudson, Headmaster of St George’s Junior School, said: “The opening and blessing of The Ark, Performing Arts

Governors, staff and guests warmly welcomed the Cardinal with great excitement, with all pupils having paraded outside staff and guests warmly welcomed the Cardinal with great excitement, with all pupils having paraded outside and formed a guard of honour to welcome him by singing a powerful and moving rendition of the Easter hymn ‘Rise and Shine’.

The first part of the ceremony involved the laying and blessing of a time capsule containing various aspects of current life at St George’s, which will be opened in 50 years’ time in 2066.

The Cardinal was then shown around ‘The Ark’, unveiling a plaque and seeing the location of the new Nursery building next door for 90 girls and boys, which opens soon.

Before making his way over to bless the newly constructed Performing Arts Centre for all Junior School pupils, all the children from Nursery to Year 2 sang ‘Shalom’ before the guests were treated to some ‘Super Strings’ and the School’s Chamber Choir performing.

From that vantage point, Cardinal Cormac and the assembled guests were able to admire the Junior School’s

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Centre and New Land at the Junior School by Cardinal Cormac is a real celebration of how St George’s is building for future generations.

“It is the culmination of a journey lasting nearly five years since initial planning began, and the joy on the faces of the pupils and staff as they sang ‘Rise & Shine’ enthused all the guests who witnessed it, making links across the School generations to come, as the time capsule was presented and blessed giving great hope that the School will be in even more wonderful shape when it is opened in 50 years’ time in 2066!”

THE DETAILS St George’s Junior School, Weybridge Thames Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8NL ••••• 01932 839400 www.stgeorgesweybridge.com

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Polo, the Sport of Kings

reunites with Sandbanks the Treasure of the South Coast verging on gladiatorial, the spectators are up close and personal and due to the confined area it can get pretty physical at times.”

An exciting new layout has been created with everything orientated towards the polo arena. The hospitality and VIP marquees are pitch side with vistas to the sea giving guests a fantastic view of all the action from the polo arena from their private terraces. In the evening the marquees will be merged to form one big party area.

This year the UK’s youngest polo players will take to the arena to show off their equestrian skills and treat audiences to an exhibition match. There will be a 4x4 race against a champion polo pony and The England Women’s beach volleyball team will take on Poland.

Sandpolo Ambassador, model and polo player, Jodie Kidd commented: “You simply cannot beat the polo at Sandbanks. It gathers some of the world’s top polo players together on a wonderful blue flag beach in July for some exceptional polo, a great party atmosphere and a fashionable crowd dancing to top DJs on the beach.”

When the hard working polo ponies are tucked up and the sun goes down, DJ Shiftk3y and 99 Souls will re-energise the beach on the Friday night with iconic DJ Trevor Nelson and DJ Charles headlining the Saturday after party. On both evenings guests will be able to express

Some of the world’s top polo players together on a wonderful blue flag beach in July for some exceptional polo

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their guilty pleasure in the Disco Fever marquee.

From VIP to General Admission Sandpolo 2016 will be a weekend to remember.

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op Polo Players are set to take centre stage this summer for the world’s largest beach polo event in Poole, as the British Beach Polo Championships 2016 returns to the spectacular Sandbanks Beach in Dorset on July 8th/9th for a weekend of awe-inspiring polo.

The cream of the world’s polo circuit are already gearing up for the spectacular event, which this year brings a new arena layout to the golden beaches, along with an exciting line-up of after party DJ’s and entertainment.

The high adrenalin sporting event wows spectators within a temporary polo arena, grandstand and marquees, accommodating up to 3000 people. Each day 72 polo ponies take pride of place overlooking Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks.

‘Sandpolo’ Event Director, Johnny Wheeler said: “After nine successful years the beach polo is now a wellestablished regional event. Sandbanks is the perfect setting and the formula for combining this exhilarating sport with social and business interaction seems to be just right.”

“For those who have never witnessed arena polo it’s likened to ice hockey on horseback. The action is fast and furious

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THE DETAILS Hospitality tickets £165.00,VIP start at £50, General admission starts at £25.00.

••••• See website for full details, www.sandpolo.com Twitter @ukbeachpolo Instagram thebritishbeachpolo Facebook britishbeachpolo

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Sunday Times Rich List top 20 features three billionaire Surrey residents investments, saw his wealth drop from £2.22billion to £7.58billion.

The Russian billionaire owns Sutton Place, a striking Tudor manor house built in the 16th century near Jacobs Well which was formerly owned by American oil tycoon J Paul Getty.

Irish banker John Grayken, who was the 20th richest person in the British Isles is a new entry with his fortune of £4.4 billion.

Edwardian country house Pyrford Court near Woking is listed as Grayken’s “principal business address”, and is probably best known for being the location for the 1976 classic horror film The Omen.

Another new entrant to the rich list with a Surrey link is husband and wife film actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, with a joint fortune of £105m.

Cohen is best known for the fictional Ali G character, which put the town of Staines on the comedy map.

The comedian has partnered with Andrew Newman, who worked on the Borat and Brüno movies as well as Ali G, to create the comedy production company, Spelthorne Community Television.

Named after the north Surrey borough, the start-up will support new and emerging comedy writers and performers.

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wo billionaires who own luxury properties in Surrey are among the top 12 richest people in Britain and Ireland.

Arsenal FC owner Alisher Usmanov and steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal figure in The Sunday Times Rich List 2016.

Property owners The Reuben Brothers, who have a £13.1 billion fortune, top the definitive guide to wealth in the British Isles which was published on Sunday (April 24).

Mittal, once the UK’s wealthiest man, saw his fortune collapse by £27.7billion, in 2008, to £7.12billion, according to the guide.

But the CEO of Arcelor-Mittal, who owns the 340-acre Alderbrook Park estate near Cranleigh, is still the 11th richest person in the country.

He is building an eco-mansion at his Surrey estate next to his futuristic ‘Serpentinne Mansion’, which features a circular reflecting pool.

Usmanov, who made his money from mining and

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1. David and Simon Reuben (property and internet) – £13.1billion 2. Sri and Gopi Hinduja (industry and finance)– £13billion 3. Len Blavatnik (music and media) – £11.59billion 4. Galen and George Weston and family (retailing) – £11billion 5. Ernesto and Kirsty Bertarelli (pharmaceuticals) – £9.78billion 6. The Duke of Westminster (property) – £9.35billion 7. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken and Michel de Carvalho (brewing and banking) – £9.15billion 8. Kirsten and Jorn Rausing (packaging and inheritance) – £8.7billion 9. Hans Rausing and family (packaging) – £8.6billion 10. Alisher Usmanov (mining and investment) – £7.58billion The Sunday Times Rich List charts the wealth of the 1,000 richest people in the UK and the 250 richest in Ireland. It is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property, other assets such as art and racehorses, or significant shares in publicly quoted companies. It excludes bank accounts, to which the paper has no access.

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he Jockey Club Live has been introducing new audiences to the sport of Kings by using their worldclass facilities as outdoor music venues, putting on show-stopping headline performances by some of the world’s biggest artists. This year the iconic Sandown Park and Epsom Down Racecourses will be playing host to their ‘An Evening At The Races’ brand.

Irish sensations The Corrs will be opening up the summer outdoor season in Surrey when they take to the stage at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 30th June 2016 for the courses’ only music event of the summer. Since releasing their debut album ‘Forgiven, Not Forgotten’ in 1996, they have sold over 30 million albums worldwide with hits including ‘Runaway’ and ‘Breathless’. Their success is a testament to their unique sound, which is an

enchanting mix of traditional Celtic music with a pop rock twist.

Jess Glynne will be headlining Sandown Park Racecourse on 13th July 2016. Since featuring on Clean Bandit’s Grammy Award winning and number one hit ‘Rather Be’, she has had a number-one charting debut album, ‘I Cry When I Laugh‘, which has now turned double platinum in the UK. Jess will also be donating a portion of her fee to the charity ‘Retraining of Racehorses’ of which The Jockey Club Live will match.

Also at Sandown Park are pop-rock trio Busted who are performing together for the first time in over 10 years this summer. They will be playing all their unforgettable smashes including ‘What I Go To School For’, ‘Crashed The Wedding’ and ‘Year 3000’ on 20th July.

Closing the season will be superstar Bryan Adams on 4th August. Over his 35-year career he has sold over 65 million records worldwide, including hits ‘Summer of ‘69’, ‘Heaven’ and ‘Run To You‘.

His most successful release in the UK is 1991‘s ‘Everything I Do (I Do It For You).

The picturesque settings, the thrilling racing and the sublime headline performances all combine to give a value for money experience unlike any other this summer.

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Epsom Downs Racecourse: 30th June, The Corrs ••••• Sandown Park Racecourse: 13th July, Jess Glynne 20th July, Busted 4th August, Bryan Adams ••••• Fans are advised to buy their tickets soon to avoid disappointment as many of the shows are set to sell out over the next few months.

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INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE: sustainability and the next generation

By Claudia Quiroz, Quilter Cheviot’s Executive Director of sustainable investing

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griculture is not a market for the faint hearted, with volatility inherent in both the creation of the product, and how the market reacts to it. Farmers can’t reliably predict, for example, how much wheat they are likely to produce in a given year.

Due to the impact of supply and demand on prices, they find it difficult to predict what prices they will receive for their product either. So far, so capricious. And even though their world may be a million miles away from the City, fluctuations in currency will also have a huge impact on the bottom line. For example, the gods of good fortune can be aligned, with favourable growing conditions, an optimal

needs these innovations quite like agriculture. It is a very thirsty industry, currently consuming more than two-thirds of the world’s fresh water for both irrigation and livestock rearing. For example, cattle consume around 95 to190 litres of water per day, compared to approximately 150 litres per day per person in the developed world and cereal crop farmers using conventional methods of irrigation can waste up to 40% of the water used, especially in developing countries.

This issue is driving utilities and regulators to explore ways of maximising water supply, such as new types of infrastructure (e.g. reservoirs, water pipelines and

However, some of farming’s vulnerabilities as an industry can actually lead to opportunities for the investor crop and a level of global supply that will ensure the market is not flooded by product causing prices to lessen, when political or financial events - such as terrorism, or a major corporation folding - will cause a drop in the pound, or for its strength to increase relative to other cropproducing nations, meaning suddenly a farmer’s prices are less attractive and they either have greater difficulty selling their crops, or must accept that their profit margin will be greatly eroded.

It is, then, a somewhat precarious investment category.

However, some of farming’s vulnerabilities as an industry can actually lead to opportunities for the investor. For example, ‘one to watch’ in the agricultural economy is the provision of water: population is growing driving higher water demand, just as changing weather patterns lead to scarcity of fresh water across the world. And no industry

desalination) and new operating models which can help drive greater levels of water efficiency. For example, a US-based farming supplier has developed central pivot mechanised irrigation with very low rates (around 5%) of water.

Similarly, because of the caprices of the agricultural environment, many farmers are adding a side-line in the production of renewable energy and are welcoming investment. Figures from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) showed that in 2010, almost 5% of commercial holdings were producing renewable energy on their farm, for example by harnessing slurries, food and plant waste to produce bio-gas, and using willow, wood waste and crops to produce electricity. Other farmers are exploring the possibilities of getting the most out of their land by generating solar farms.

As the agricultural industry seeks new ways of operating in, and catering to, a carbon-constrained world, we expect innovations like these to see favourable returns on investment in the coming years. Investors can also be heartened that in using their portfolio to support sustainability, and specifically sustainability in agriculture, they are not only helping to protect their own future, but that of the planet too.

Quilter Cheviot are proud sponsors of the very first BBC Countryfile Live, a major new countryside event that will bring Britain’s most watched factual television show to life. The show will run at Blenheim Palace from 4 – 7 August. For more information please visit: www.quiltercheviot.com/countryfile-live.

Investors should remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up. Investors may not recover what they invest.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

THE DETAILS Quilter Cheviot 1 Kingsway, London WC2B 6AN ••••• 0207 150 4200 www.quiltercheviot.com

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Silver theme takes the stage as entries open for unique motoring event at Brooklands Museum.

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hat is the Brooklands Double Twelve Festival? Well, it is a weekend of fantastic motoring action and entertainment that takes place every June at Brooklands celebrating all that made the world famous track in Weybridge a household name. This year it is on 18th and 19th June and in celebration of the Museum being open to the public for 25 years, there is a special silver award in the Councours d’Elégance competition.

The Concours is a ‘beauty pageant’ of cars that are scritinised by the judges for their high levels of restoration or authenticity and always sets cameras clicking. This is just one of the three elements that makes up the competitions with the highly exciting Speed Trials on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit and the Driving Tests being the other two. The iconic environs of the Museum site are put to good use as rare and beautiful cars are put through their paces across the two whole days.

In addition to the competitive events, there is a host of other attractions throughout the weekend; a Vintage Mobile Cinema will be in attendance showing period Brooklands films and news reel footage, the Test Hill Challenge will be running on both days, providing much merriment as it invites practically anything on wheels (or legs) to reach the summit of that most famous peak and on Sunday there will be a cavalcade of vehicles on the Mercedes-Benz

World circuit. Many Car Clubs will be coming along to showcase their cars and the retro-futuristic Sinclair C5s will be back. There are extra catering outlets all over the site and Concorde and the amazing 4D Theatre will be running their rides and experiences all day.

The weekend culminates with a prizegiving ceremony in the main Paddock and for spectators, a day ticket gives access to all areas on both sites, Paddock and grandstand views along with the Museums exhibits, collections and facilities.

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THE DETAILS Tickets will be at the normal Museum admission prices of £11 for adults, £10 for Seniors and Students, £6 for Children (aged 5-16) and £30 for a Family ticket admitting 2 adults and up to 3 children. The Concorde Experience is £5 for adults and £3 for children, and rides in the 4D Theatre are £4 for adults and £2 for children.

••••• Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN 01932 857381 www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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Embrace outdoor living with Neptune this summer Discover the beautifully crafted collections for indoors and out at the new store in Farnham.

terrace, rose garden and meadow, and has been renovated in true Neptune style.

Offering everything you need to create your very own alfresco living space this season, Neptune ensures you can make the most of every opportunity to sit back, relax and while away the summer months.

From sophisticated statement tables to beautifully crafted wicker chairs and contemporary parasols, Neptune’s extensive collection of all-weather outdoor furniture offers the ultimate in elegance and durability for

The beautiful and curvaceous Cadiz round table and chairs crafted from all-weather wicker creates a truly stylish look and will stand the test of time all year

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ounded in 1996, Neptune is an award-winning interiors and lifestyle brand, perhaps most well-known for its kitchens.

Every Neptune piece is designed for a lifetime of use, with its trademark ‘look’ being rooted in British heritage.

The new store will display a large portion of Neptune’s collections, with designs for every room of the home.

Presented within a lifestyle environment, the store will feature its kitchen collections, a lighting gallery, large accessories area and outdoor living section. Close to historic landmarks Farnham Castle and Waverly Abbey, the former public house is set in extensive gardens including a

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your outdoor space.

Whether you have a bijou balcony, patio garden or sprawling lawn, the beautiful garden collections highlighted at the Farnham store provide the perfect match for every home and style.

Choose the immensely popular and contemporary Hudson table that wows with a modern concrete composite top and acacia base. Paired with the sleek and comfortable Toulston chairs, it’s the perfect set for both indoor garden rooms and outdoor spaces, for long afternoons with family and friends.

For a sophisticated garden set, the beautiful and curvaceous Cadiz round table and chairs crafted from all-weather wicker are truly stylish and will stand the test of time. Inspired by the wonderful shores of the Andalusia region, this set is ideal for sun-drenched lunches or lazy outdoor suppers.

Create an idyllic setting for summer entertaining with the beautiful burnished stone finish of the elegant and timeless Groveland table. Perfectly matched with the stylish woven wicker and wonderfully comfortable Pesaro chairs; everyone will be happy to sit and chat long after the sun has set.

Or, add a touch of Mediterranean charm to your garden, mixing classic materials and contemporary designs.

The Bordeaux rectangular table, crafted from solid timber, ages over time to an elegant silver grey finish and matches perfectly with the beautiful curved Tuscany chair.

So whether your goal is to lounge, entertain, dine or simply escape, Neptune has everything you need this summer.

All these beautiful collections and more are available to view at the new Neptune Farnham store or online at www.neptune.com

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The Duke of Kent Visits Silent Pool Distillery

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lasts on the old steam whistle, traditionally sounded on the day when gin is being made, signalled the arrival of the Duke of Kent at the Silent Pool Distillery in Albury on Wednesday.

Accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More Molyneux, the Duke was given a guided tour of the still house and a chance to try some of the hand-crafted spirits produced there by this young, dynamic company.

Resident distiller Tom Hutchings took them through the three stages of distilling, showing them the gleaming copper cauldron and swirling pipework and explaining the significance of the different fruits and botanicals that go into Silent Pool Gin. “The Duke asked about the different junipers,” said Tom, “He seemed very interested in all the botanicals.”

Co-founders of the distillery, James Shelbourne and Ian McCulloch, explained how the company was set

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He was presented with a bottle of Gold Award winning Quince Eau de Vie, Silent Pool Gin and Albury Limited Release Vodka up from scratch just over a year ago and is now winning international awards. The Duke heard how from a promising start and great support locally the gin is rolling out across the UK and exporting to Europe and will soon be available in the USA. He was also told about the under-wraps project to create a limited run Rose Gin to commemorate the Queens 90th birthday, which will be available within the next few weeks and in time for World Gin Day on the 11th June, coinciding with the Queens official birthday.

Among the guests Ian introduced to the Duke were Barrie and Margaret Arminson, whose Kingfisher Farmshop in Abinger has championed Silent Pool Gin from the beginning.

“We have sold hundreds and hundreds of bottles,” Barrie told him.

After chatting with guests including the design teams who created the Silent Pool brand and distinctive teal and bronze Silent Pool Gin bottle, the Duke unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit.

He was presented with a bottle of Gold Award winning Quince Eau de Vie, Silent Pool Gin and Albury Limited Release Vodka.

Guests were also able to inspect the restoration work being carried out on the pool by the distillery.

A special membrane has been laid to suppress the spread of invasive Australian stone crop weed.

The Silent Pool Distillery is situated just off the A25 at Albury, in Surrey, overlooking the pool itself.

It is a magical setting, steeped in myth and legend, haunted by a beautiful maiden who drowned fleeing from the wicked Prince John. Opening hours are weekdays 9am -5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 4pm.

For more information go to www.silentpooldistillers.com.

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entworth Club, Surrey will open its doors once again this May to host many of the world’s best golfers, including the newly crowned Masters Champion, Danny Willett, at the BMW PGA Championship 2016.

Danny Willett, who became only the second Englishman to win the sought after Green Jacket at Augusta National, will be looking to add the BMW PGA Championship trophy to his ever expanding cabinet. Danny will spearhead a star-studded field of some of the biggest names on the European Tour in front of more than 100,000 spectators.

He said: “I’m looking forward to playing in the BMW PGA Championship and taking the Green Jacket down to Wentworth. It’s a special week and the atmosphere is brilliant with every hole lined with fans. It’s always nice to compete in your home country, and I can’t wait to play in front of the home supporters and hopefully give them something to cheer about. It would be nice if I could add to my BMW trophy collection after making my European Tour breakthrough in the BMW International Open a few years back.”

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Visitors to the idyllic Surrey golf course will be delighted that fellow Englishmen Justin Rose, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Matthew Fitzpatrick will also be playing in the lucrative event which kicks off the great British summer of sport. With the support of a partisan crowd they will all hope to be in contention come the final day and to lift the coveted trophy on Sunday afternoon.

However, it’s by no means an English procession as some of the best golfing talent in the world will be making the journey to the outskirts of London. Confirmed to take on the challenge of the iconic West Course are German Martin Kaymer and Søren Kjeldsen of Denmark, both of whom will also be vying to qualify for this year’s European Ryder Cup team which will be announced towards the end of summer. Last year’s BMW PGA Champion, South Korean Byeong Hun An, will also be returning to the course where he set a tournament record score of 21 under par in 2015.

The BMW PGA Championship offers a superb package of world-class golf, entertainment, celebrity-spotting and hospitality over a six day period.

As well as the ever popular Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday 25 May, which has once again attracted a sensational line-up of A-list celebrities, visitors to the tournament will be entertained by live concert performances during the weekend. Super-group Mike and the Mechanics will be rocking the stage on Saturday evening, and Tom Chaplin, the lead singer of the chart-topping band Keane, will take to the Show Stage in the BMW Championship Village to

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Hogg, Paul O’Connell and Brian O’Driscoll, all of whom will be making their debuts in the popular event.

The Championship’s successful park and ride will once again be in operation and will run from two locations – Broomhall Farm in Sunningdale, which will carry traffic from the south and east, and Ascot Racecourse, which will carry traffic from the north and west. The park and ride will run a free shuttle bus service to Wentworth Club every five minutes directly to the entrance

This year’s celebrity Pro-Am will see One Direction’s Niall Horan paired with Justin Rose close proceedings on Sunday evening in spectacular style.

This year’s celebrity Pro-Am will see One Direction’s Niall Horan paired with Justin Rose, winner of the 2013 US Open.

For the football fans there are plenty of stars to keep an eye out for, including former England internationals Robbie Fowler, Paul Scholes and Alan Shearer, as well as international legends such as Ruud Gullit. Swapping wickets and willow for fairways and irons will be former England spinner Graeme Swann, who will be making his debut in the event, alongside his Ashes-winning colleague Michael Vaughan. Wentworth member Kevin Pietersen will be involved for the second year in a row, and completing the cricketing complement are former South African captain Shaun Pollock, Sir Ian Botham and Allan Lamb, the latter two both former England captains who will be returning to the famous West Course this summer.

The world of rugby provides an equally impressive pack of superstars ready to tackle the course, including England’s 2003 World Cup winners Will Greenwood and Mike Tindall. They will be joined by victorious members of the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia Stuart

of the Championship Village.

Fans who prefer music to golf haven’t been neglected, with a limited number of ‘Twilight Tickets’ currently available, permitting access to the closing stages of the third and fourth rounds of the BMW PGA Championship from 16.00hrs and then the concert, after play, in the Championship Village at 17.45hrs.

THE DETAILS To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.bmw-pga.com or call 01344 840550.

••••• Please email enquiries@europeantourhospitality.com for further details on hospitality packages.

••••• The BMW PGA Championship takes place at Wentworth Club, Surrey, from 24-29 May 2016, with the Celebrity Pro-Am on 25 May.Visit www.bmw-pga.com for further information and to book tickets.

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DSTRKT at Henley Royal Regatta

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t is time to take exclusivity to a new level at Henley Royal Regatta, undoubtedly the most famous Regatta in the world! Welcoming you to the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, the event runs over five days from Wednesday 29th June to Sunday 3rd July 2016. It is set to be jam packed with over 200 races, bringing together the best rowers in the world for an unmissable event.

One of the key dates in this year’s social summer calendar, Henley Royal Regatta introduces London’s most elite nightclub experience, DSTRKT. Along the banks of the Thames, the DSTRKT enclosure, with its spectacular location on the halfway point, gives a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the suspense and revel in the celebration of the Regatta. Indulge in a cocktail made by our world class mixologists and listen to our acoustic sessions in the sunshine.

If you fancy a more relaxed vibe, join us in our state of the art lounge areas and spoil yourself with the rich delights served on our delicious Afternoon Tea menu. Sit back with a cold glass of Pimms and view The Championships, Wimbledon from our multiple plasma screens.

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Entertain your distinguished clients, dine from our unique Pan-Asian menu and unlimited drinks selection, inclusive of spirits from one of the hospitality packages! A few favourites from the dining menu include seared fillet steak, wasabi salmon, katsu chicken curry, crispy duck and watermelon salad and a sushi selection with sashimi, maki and nigiri.

Our hand-picked stylists have worked on providing a luxurious setting with state of the art production, sound and lighting to create a vibrant atmosphere. Select from a range of VIP Packages within the Riverview, Premium and VVIP areas – each with its own unique twist.

When the sun goes down, the party doesn’t stop.

Immerse yourself in the remarkable headline acts that are lined up at our renowned after parties from 6:30pm every evening. The luxurious bars and VIP Hostesses will attend to your every need whilst you mingle with a glamorous guest list of celebrities and sportsmen.

The entertainment guest list includes; The Cuban Brothers, DJ Sammy Porter & DSTRKT Resident DJs, Bongo Ben, CJ Sax, a selection of our very best acoustic singers and of course surprise headline acts!

On Sunday we host the Luxury Brunch Club, a DSTRKT favourite! We welcome you with bottomless Bellini’s, sumptuous sharing platters and our incredible resident DJs playing the best in new and old music whilst your enjoy the last of the weekend sun, we could even surprise you with another headline act.

THE DETAILS How to Book: Hospitality Packages – prices from £280PP inclusive of unlimited drinks and full dining menu ••••• 11.00am- 6.00pm hospitality@dstrkt-henley.co.uk After Party Tickets and Tables – available in Riverview Terrace, Premium or VVIP areas 6.30pm- 12.30am VIP@dstrkt-henley.co.uk Tel: 0844 875 0040 www.dstrkt-henley.co.uk

LOVE LOC AL

Cartier

QUEEN’S CUP FINAL Saturday 11th June 2016, Guards Polo Club

On Saturday 11th June 2016, the Cartier Queen’s Cup Final will mark Cartier’s 32nd year of polo sponsorship.

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artier first sponsored the International Day in 1984 and since then, the Cartier International Day became the largest and most prestigious polo spectator event in the world, attracting over 25,000 people in Windsor Great Park at Guards Polo Club.

It was for 28 years that Cartier sponsored the International Polo day at Guards Polo Club before deciding to sponsor the Queen’s Cup, one of the world’s leading polo tournaments.

With the best polo players in the world participating, it is a highlight for the sport’s elite and spectators alike. Past players have included HRH Prince Philip, who played in the final and HRH Prince Charles who won the trophy.

HM The Queen first presented her cup to Guards Polo Club in 1960 and historically attends Finals Day. From Cartier’s first ever sponsorship with the International Day at Guards, to the Cartier Queen’s Cup polo, guests have included royalty, celebrities, the respected polo community and many more. Cartier polo events have seen some of the world’s most famous faces such as the Royal Family, Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan, Keira Knightley, Sharon Stone and Emma Watson to name a few.

“The Polo players’ passion and commitment are very akin to the values of Cartier. Our Maison is proud to

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celebrate this distinctive relationship with polo and the legacy built up over 30 years” Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK. This is 22-goal polo at its very best.

Grandstand seating and all-day hospitality packages are available to non-members for finals day, plus exclusive benefits for Club members. “‘The Polo players’ passion and commitment are very akin to the values of Cartier. Our Maison is proud to celebrate this distinctive relationship with polo and the legacy built up over 30 years” Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK. Cartier and polo’s long standing rapport has resulted in something truly iconic and it is a relationship that Cartier is honoured to uphold for years to come.

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THE DETAILS Call 01784 437797 for more details.

••••• Guards Polo Club Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP ••••• www.guardspoloclub.com

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HEALTH

& BEAUTY

DREAMS SUMMER HAIR

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Passport?

Sunglasses?

CoolSculpting?

No scalpels, no downtime. See a slimmer you this summer with CoolSculpting at the Light Touch Clinic.

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Finishing Touches

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oolSculpting is the #1 non-invasive fat reduction procedure and can help you feel and look your best on holiday by reducing areas of stubborn fat. The results are not just for summer either, your fat reduction will be long term, providing a healthy lifestyle is maintained.

As well as offering effective body contouring solutions, Light Touch Clinic has a range of treatments to make you look and feel fab this summer.

How Does It Work?

CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling, also called Cryolipolysis, to permanently destroy fat cells. By exposing fat cells to low temperatures, they become unstable and die. This innovative treatment can be used to reduce stubborn fat all over the body. Popular treatment areas include love handles, stomach, inner thighs and moobs. Using advanced Freeze Detect technology, CoolSculpting constantly monitors your skin’s temperature to prevent it from damage. If it gets too cold, the machine will automatically switch off.

Over the coming weeks, your body will naturally remove the fat cells, resulting in a slimmer figure for you!

before

Don’t let your nails ruin your outfit!

Fungal nail infections are very common and can cause nails to become discoloured and thickened which can knock your confidence at the beach. However, our practitioners can kill infections quickly and painlessly with the Lunula Cold Laser.

after

At the Light Touch Clinic we believe that the best results begin with a thorough consultation. We invite all potential patients to a consultation with one of our experienced CoolSculpting practitioners before treatment. They will assess your suitability for CoolSculpting and put together a bespoke treatment plan to help you achieve your body goals. Your practitioner will also answer any questions you may have and explain in greater depth how the treatment works.

Until the end of May, book a CoolSculpting consultation at the Light Touch Clinic and you will receive a FREE Heliocare Factor 50 Sunscreen (RRP. £30). This award-winning sunscreen uses a patented formula of UV filters and antioxidants to protect your skin from UV rays and photodamage.

Hair free. Care free!

Save time shaving and waxing with permanent hair reduction at the Light Touch Clinic. Unlike traditional IPL systems, our multi-award winning Soprano Ice Laser Hair removal is virtually pain-free and suitable for all skin tones, including suntanned skin!

Why Light Touch Clinic?

• Multi-award winning clinic • Unrivalled expertise with a team of cosmetic doctors and highly-trained aestheticians.

• CQC-registered • Industry-leading results • Award-winning treatments

THE DETAILS

Light Touch Clinic, 50 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DS www.lighttouchclinic.co.uk info@lighttouchclinic.co.uk 01932 849552 MAY 2 0 1 6 6 1

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Stunning designs

for glamorous girls!

much positive attention!

You can see a sample of the collections at www. bakou.co.uk but there is much more to see in store. It would be hard to find a wider selection of beautiful, chic fashions anywhere on the high street.

Good transport links, easy, free parking and provision of refreshments all serve to enhance the whole Bakou shopping experience!

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akou, the award winning, specialist boutique catering for stylish ladies size 14-30, is a unique boutique selling stunning fashions for ‘real women’ in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

The striking collections are predominantly made in Europe and designed to flatter the fuller figure and all age groups.

The shop is packed full of beautiful linens, jerseys and light weight clothing to see you through the summer months; through your holidays in the sun, and every summer event. From

Henley and Ascot to concerts, fetes and barbecues, you will find a great choice for any occasion.

If you are preparing for a summer getaway at home or somewhere more exotic, there are plenty of eye-catching pieces to ensure you look sensational whatever the location. Whether you are looking for beach glamour, planning a city break, or off to cruise the ocean waves, Bakou has something to add a touch of class and sophistication to your wardrobe.

Always popular are labels such as Q’neel, Robell, Mona Lisa and K J Brand but this season an American linen label, Flax, is adding a new look at Bakou. Wonderful textures and vibrant colours make this collection really special, and the striking prints from Masai, in comfortable, wearable fabrics are always a welcome addition to any wardrobe.

Plenty of pieces in more muted tones are available for the slightly less ‘adventurous’!

A dazzling range of distinctive jewellery and accessories will complete your look and attract

GET THE LOOK

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THE DETAILS Bakou, 267-269 Coombe Lane London SW20 0RH ••••• 020 8947 9797 www.bakou.co.uk

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Pucker up for

spring’s best lippies Lipstick Queen Eden, available from johnlewis.com

Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle de Velvet in Plum Pidou, available from superdrug.com

By Katie Wright, Press Association

leek Lip VIP Lipstick in Reserved, available from sleekmakeup.com

Buy it now

New research from the Royal Society for Public THE Health has found we’re a nation of sleep-deprived inding the perfect PIGMENTED zombies, basically. But rather than reaching for the foundation or PAIR sleeping pills, did you know there’s a beauty brand that eyeliner or brow From RMK’s new could help? In clinical trials, 89% of those who used pencil can take years, Colour Performance This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray said they woke so no wonder we stick with our collection comes less in the night, and 97% said they felt more favourites through thick and thin the uber-pigmented awake the next day. There’s now a better value (and feel bereft if, heaven forbid, Irresistible Bright Lips bottle, £35 for 150ml, so get spritzing they’re discontinued) - but lipstick is . This blue-toned pink and get snoozing another matter. is a great match for cooler (www.thisworks.com).

Painting on a new pout is the quickest skin tones, while Bright Coral and easiest way to refresh your make-up look, suits warmer complexions. and the spring collections are so full of gorgeous RMK Irresistible Bright Lips in glosses, lacquers and lipsticks, it’s impossible to choose Shiny Pure Pink, £21 (www.selfridges.com) just one.

So pucker up and prep for the season’s most covetable THE MIDWAY MARVEL lip products...

Falling halfway between gloss and matte, Sleek’s VIP Lipsticks give creamy, full coverage with just a hint of THE BRIGHT SPARK shimmer. If it’s soft sugary shades you’re after, try the More subtle than the dense Rouge Coco, Chanel’s Rouge toffee-ish Private Booth or pastel pink Reserved.

Coco Shine comes in three fierce brights and can be worn Sleek Lip VIP Lipstick in Reserved, £5.50 as a light gloss or layered for a more vibrant feel. We love (www.sleekmakeup.com) the tomato red Shipshape.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Shipshape, £25 THE RAVISHING RED (FeelUnique.com) If you’re a proponent of the ‘casual red lip’ trend (wearing scarlet by day), be sure to add Elizabeth Arden’s Cherry Bomb to your arsenal. One of four new shades in the Ceramide Ultra range, this blue-toned red delivers incredibly pigmented, impactful colour.

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick, £21, www.elizabetharden.co.uk)

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THE VINYL SPECIALIST

Combining the staying-power of a stain with the juiciness of a gloss, Tom Ford’s innovative Patent Finish Lip Colour, in eight intense shades, oozes out of the clickable pen and slicks on like a dream. Try Red Corset for a vinyl-like blackberry pout that won’t budge.

Tom Ford Patent Finish Lip Colour in Red Corset, £38 (www.houseoffraser.co.uk) A model in the Tom Ford Spring Summer make up campaign shot. All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

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THE WELCOME MATTE

Matte lip colour usually comes in a bullet, as a thick, chalky

RMK Irresistible Bright Lips in Shiny Pure Pink, available from selfridges.com Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Colour in Desert Rose, available from bobbibrown.co.uk

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick, available from elizabetharden.co.uk

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Shipshape, available from FeelUnique.com

Burberry Full Kisses in Dewberry, available from burberry.com

lipstick, but Bourjois Souffle de Velvet is liquid, imparting a matte look with a light application in eight shades. Plum Pidou is a vivid berry pink - layer it up for an opaque effect.

Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle de Velvet Lipstick in Plum Pidou, £8.99 (www.superdrug.com)

THE FULL MONTY

The latest addition to the Burberry Beauty family is Full Kisses, the brand’s most intense lip colour yet. The 14 shades, from pale nudes to the rich purple of Dewberry, are housed in a twist-up pen, the bullet cleverly shaped so you won’t need liner or a lip brush.

Burberry Full Kisses in Dewberry, £24 (www.burberry.com)

THE CARING COLOUR

Blended with five oils, including avocado, jojoba and cocoa seed, Bobbi Brown’s Nourishing Lip Colour really looks after your lips, while also giving great colour pay-off and lustrous shine in 15 shades.

Blended with five oils, including avocado, jojoba and cocoa seed, Bobbi Brown’s Nourishing Lip Colour really looks after your lips Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Colour in Desert Rose, £21 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk)

THE VOLUPTUOUS VIXEN

Yves Saint Laurent introduces 12 new shades to the everpopular Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick line-up for spring.

Rive Gauche is a luscious raspberry pink infused with oils, which imparts sheer coverage and moisturising benefits, too.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine in Rose Rive Gauche, £26 (www.yslbeauty.co.uk)

THE ULTIMATE TEMPTATION

Formulated with a trio of oils, Lipstick Queen’s Eden is as juicy and tempting as the forbidden fruit itself. A zingy apple red with a dash of dazzling shimmer, this suitseveryone shade is sinfully seductive.

Lipstick Queen Eden, £22 (www.johnlewis.com).

Tried & tested

Katie Wright tests an hour-long Elemis facial, that uses micro-current technology to refresh and renew...

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fter a consultation, my therapist decides that the Elemis Biotec Skin Resurfacer facial would be best for me, to help erase some faint acne scarring and banish dullness. Once I’m nestled under the heated blanket, she begins by thoroughly cleansing my skin before scraping the micro-current device gently across my face. The plate vibrates at a very high frequency, but it’s not at all unpleasant, and I can practically feel the dead skin cells being

The plate vibrates at a very high frequency, but it’s not at all unpleasant, and I can practically feel the dead skin cells being hoovered up hoovered up.

“Next comes the delightfully relaxing steam, followed by red LED light (to treat wrinkles) then blue (to zap spots), before a soothing mask is

applied, which sinks in while I’m treated to a neck and shoulder massage. By the end, my skin has that gorgeous, dewy look it’s impossible to get at home, and I’m so relaxed I’m almost asleep. If you’re looking for a spring pick-me-up after months of sun-deprivation, you won’t find better than this.”

Elemis Biotec facials are available at the ICE Clinic Beckenham and nationwide, from around £85 for 60 mins. To find your nearest location, visit www.elemis.com/spa-locator

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SUMMER HAIR

DREAMS A new season is upon us, so now is the time to update your look - colour, cut, style or added hair, the Academy Salons can help you. Consider something brighter, lighter, livelier, you really can achieve your ‘hair dream’. Choose from these sensational looks from Balmain Paris Hair Couture.

THE DETAILS

Hair: Errol Douglas MBE Photography: Jack Eames

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Received make-up wisdom decrees that you should only focus on one feature at a time - a smoky eye, a bold lip, etc - but there’s a red carpet trend that eschews that notion. By Katie Wright, Press Association

Monomania

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s seen on Rihanna and model of the moment Gigi Hadid, the monochromatic look involves using one colour on the eyes, lips and cheeks, creating a beautifully ‘pulled together’ look.

“It’s foolproof when you are super-busy and unable to do a full face of make-up,” says Ruby Hammer, MBE, international make-up artist and make-up salon creative director for Urban Retreat at Harrods. “Plus, it takes the guess work out of co-ordinating your look!”

But it’s important to choose the best colour for you, of course. Here’s the expert advice on four shades that will have you catching monomania in no time...

THE BRONZE AGE

Tying in with this fashion’s current Nineties obsession, brown shades are best “if you have a medium to dark skin tone, and either blue or green/hazel eyes”, according to Carla Wall, head make-up artist for Hourglass. “But always go for warmer tones; think bronze, golden and deep copper shades, as anything cooler can wash out the skin.

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Buy it now We all know the power of the mighty Protect & Perfect, but now No7 has come up with an even more effective serum. No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum, £27 (Boots), is clinically proven not only to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but also make skin feel firmer - thanks to hibiscus extract - and even skin tone. Ideal for women aged 40-plus, the serum should be used twice a day under your day and night cream.

more feline, use a darker tone on the outer corners in a V shape, and a lighter colour in the tear duct. “Cheeks and skin should be enhanced with a bronzer, and if you have intensified the eyes, lips should be kept minimal and glossy. “Hourglass Extreme Sheer Lip Gloss in Imagine and Ignite are a perfect complement for this. If you have kept the eyes neutral, then go for a stronger brown-toned lipstick, a la Rihanna.”

Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow Palette in Infinity, £56 (www.spacenk.com); Hourglass Creme-to-powder Bronze Duo Light, £40 (www.spacenk.com); MAC Eye Shadow in Texture, £13 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk); Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Laura Mercier Creme Dulce De Leche, £22 Smooth Lip Colour in Dulce De Leche, (www.johnlewis.com) available from John Lewis

Main: Rihanna attending the JFENTY PUMA by Rihanna fashion show in New York. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/ PA Photos). All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

Tried & tested Katie Wright experiences bath time magic, with Lush’s new spa treatment

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begin my treatment, which is inspired by the healing waters of Bath, seated in a candlelit room in Lush’s country cottage-style spa. Wrapped in a wonderfully fluffy robe, I’m treated to a head, neck and shoulder massage, then my therapist leaves the room and I climb into a deep, warm bath that’s already been drawn. A super-sized bathbomb fizzes away and I hear the legend of Prince Bladud (believed to have discovered said waters).

Prompted at the end of the story, I get out of the bath, dry off and lie down on my side under a sheet on the massage table, snuggled up to a long cushion. My therapist returns to give me a thorough (but thoroughly relaxing) ‘sideline’ massage, soundtracked by speciallycomposed music (more rousing than your usual spa pan pipes). The whole experience is utterly blissful. If you struggle to find the time to bathe at home, this is a fabulous 75-minute indulgence that will leave you feeling calm and delightfully sleepy.”

Lush Tales of Bath, £110, is available in all Lush Spas, in eight locations across the UK (www.lush.com)

Hourglass Creme-topowder Bronze Duo Light, available from spacenk.com

Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow Palette in Infinity, available from spacenk.com

IN THE PINK

“A fair-skinned complexion, blonde with blue eyes, traditionally suits a pink look. However, depending on the shade, you can make it right for any skin tone,” says Hammer. “For darker skin tones, you would need to move away from a pale pink and opt for something that’s vibrant and has a real kick. “Pick a soft colour for your cheeks and eyes, something very feminine - almost peachy - and then up the colour on your lips for maximum impact.” And lookout for multi-purpose cream products that you can double up with: “Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge comes in many shades and is fabulous as dual purpose. I also love Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Colour, as it’s long-lasting and allows you to build on coverage for a soft, velvety finish.”

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry, £19.50 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk); Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour in Blaze, £21.50 (www.urbanretreat.co.uk)

CORAL RIFF

Orange shades, particularly soft coral, are really flattering on paler complexions. “I would use these tones on someone who has a fair to medium skin tone. The warm, brighter tones complement deep brown eyes beautifully,” advises Wall. “Keep eyes minimal, and focus on cheeks and lips. Use a sheer wash of colour on the eyes that you can double up as a blush. “Using a lipstick as a blush is also fun. Pat it gently on the lips for a more sheer stain effect, and use your fingertips to apply a small amount on the cheeks, to give a nice flushed effect.”

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Lipstick in Riviera, £23 (www.spacenk.com); Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Folly, £26 (www.urbanretreat.co.uk)

THE GOLD STANDARD

Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Folly, available from Urban Retreat

Foil-like gold lips were seen on the Prada spring catwalk, but for a mono metallic, look you want a warm, subtle shimmer all over. “People with olive, bronzed and darkertoned skins, who are brunette with brown eyes, match perfectly with a gold glistening finish,” says Hammer. “A clear lip gloss with gold in it is the best way to take this look from catwalk to everyday wear, and you can use a hint on your cheeks, and a hint on the inner corners of your eyes or brow bones, too. I love this look for summer or on a night out. “Gold powder products can double up well on eyes and cheeks, while cream products are ideal for cheeks and lips - you may just need to add a balm over the top to keep lips moist and glossy.”

RMS Lip2Cheek, £30 (www.urbanretreat.co.uk); Surratt Artistique Eyeshadow in Cuivre, £16 (www.urbanretreat.co.uk).

Gigi Hadid in New York, (Photo: AP/JIMI CELESTE/PMC/PA Photos)

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek, available from urbanretreat.co.uk

Laura Mercier Crme Cheek Colour in Blaze, available from urbanretreat.co.uk

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Raspberry, available from bobbibrown.co.uk

Inika Pink Glow Gift Set, , available from inika.co.uk

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LUXURY

outdoor living

Image: Neptune

Celebrate the great outdoors this Spring

property LIVING OUTDOOR

The World is

Raising Expectations

We say “OUT” with garden structures that are just for high days and holidays and “IN” with outside inside living.

During the past 5-10 years Cedar Nursery has been responding to the steadily increasing demand for bespoke buildings and outdoor structures that unite, much more than ever before, our indoor and outdoor spaces.

Tim Sharples, proprietor and strategist, had been trying to source a specific product that met his exacting criteria and requirements for challenging projects and discerning clients. He chose French company – Biossun, who are market leaders in stateof-art bioclimatic pergolas and terrace covers. With negotiations finalised last year, Cedar Nursery are now UK agents for Biossun, with many successful installs already completed and two demo models at their outdoor living centre in Cobham, Surrey.

Let Biossun Welcome You To The Future

Pure Design And Innovation

So what makes Biossun brand leader, beating all competition in the field? Firstly, Biossun has been meticulously created with precision and function in mind. Secondly, it is not just a product of what is possible, but what is technically achievable.

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Beautiful

A unique feature of Biossun is the louvre slats that can rotate to 175o. The electric drive allows straightforward and virtually noiseless operation of the moving elements at the press of a button. Thanks to the fully-integrated water drainage system and superior sealing components, Biossun can create perfect wind and water tightness without any visible openings or rain caps. With the addition of remote-controlled blinds, sliding glass doors or slatted horizontal bars for the sides, a seamless room-in-the-garden experience is created. And with over 16,000 installs already completed, Biossun really know their market.

3 Different Models To Choose

The BIO 120 is the simplest model, ideal for use as a games area, for alfresco dining and poolside covered area, available in a range of fixed sizes and colours.

The BIO 180 is a mid-range model available in bespoke sizes, colours and finishes suitable for private and commercial use.

The premium model, the BIO 230, adds more drama with the addition of LED coloured mood lighting - flooding the louvered roof with light. It is our most popular model by far.

Pure Delight And Comfort

Working with Biossun means creating comfortable, handsome living environments that make absolutely no compromises. The elegant frame is a modular system that combines French engineering ingenuity with timeless appeal. A Biossun sits harmoniously with a manifold of building types.

The team of master craftsmen at Cedar Nursery are rigorously trained and monitored to meet Biossun’s high standards of installation. They have now completed many successful projects ranging from modernist Chelsea rooftops to classic English country houses – all with stunning results and, more importantly, delighted clients.

The lead time from initial consultation to project completion is about 6-8 weeks, depending on job specification and installation parameters.

THE DETAILS For more information on Biossun Pergolas at Cedar Nursery please call 01932 862473, or visit www.landscaping.co.uk/garden-buildings/ biossun-terrace-covers/

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TIME TO PLANT YOUR

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ummer bulbs are ideal for patio containers and add beautiful colour to borders without taking up much space. Buy dry bulbs when they’re as fresh as possible. Summer bulbs are usually on sale from early spring onwards when they are dormant.

Healthy bulbs will feel firm and show no signs of mould or damage. Look for bigger bulbs as they’ll produce bigger blooms.

When to plant

Summer bulbs, such as alliums, agapanthus and cannas, should be planted in spring, when the soil is beginning to warm up. The ideal soil temperature is 13°C as in colder soil bulbs will not start to grow and may rot. Aim to plant dry bulbs directly after purchase. Bulbs you have stored over winter should be planted at the end of their dormant season.

Type of soil

Different bulbs need different soil types but summer bulbs generally like a warm, sunny position. Free-draining soil is important as bulbs are susceptible to rotting. If you have heavy, clay soil dig in one to two buckets of coarse sand per square metre. Adding well-rotted organic matter will also improve drainage.

Different bulbs need different soil types but summer bulbs generally like a warm, sunny position How to plant

• Dig individual holes for each bulb or a trench for many bulbs. Place bulbs in the holes without pushing down hard.

• Make sure the growing point is pointing upwards and cover with soil and firm.

• Pot-grown bulbs may be planted directly in their desired position in a border where you want them to flower. This is known as planting ‘in the green’.

• For these plants make a hole wide and deep enough to allow room for the roots to spread and plant the bulb at the same depth as before.

• Many summer bulbs are ideal for growing in patio containers, especially tender species. These can then be lifted in winter and stored.

Planting depth and spacing

Use the bulb as a guide and plant it two or three times its depth. Space them approximately two to three bulb widths apart.

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Everything in the garden . . .

Laura Kirar is the New York based founder and creative director of LAURA KIRAR Design.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese basket weaving, Laura has created a unique tri-axial weave pattern for our Kirar range. The design has subtly married traditional weave techniques with modern aesthetics and, with its sumptuous curves and generous proportions, the Kirar Collection delivers both comfort and beauty.

agreed to lend us all of that.” If you’d like to see more, take a look at https://www.royalacademy.org. uk/article/painting-modern-garden-robert-carsen.

But we’re not all about teak, lovely though it is.

We manufacture outdoor furniture in stainless steel, powder-coated aluminium, eucalyptus, and handwoven synthetic fibre. And our ranges often feature a combination of materials; chairs with a stainless steel frame and teak seat and back, for example, or

The design has subtly married traditional weave techniques with modern aesthetics Vladimir Kagan is one of today’s most enduring designers of modern furniture, with a career spanning over sixty years. He is recognised as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th century, and his early designs from the forties, fifties, and sixties have become icons of modernity.

Kagan designs are avidly collected by connoisseurs and museums worldwide. Vladimir has designed our striking Arizona, Dune, and Savannah ranges.

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arlow Tyrie is the world’s oldest manufacturer of teak garden furniture, and we’re very happy to be exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show again this year. This will be our ninth year at the show, and it’s always a highlight of our calendar. Of course, this year marks the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth, and I’m sure there will be many splendid tributes to her royal majesty at the show.

At Barlow Tyrie, we passed our 90th a few years back (not individually, I hasten to add, but as a company), and we’re looking forward to celebrating our centenary in 2020. In the meantime, we’re concentrating on developing new products, hoping to add to our 18 awards for design excellence.

While we have our own award-winning design team, led by Mark Tyrie, we like to work with outside designers as well. Currently we produce five major ranges designed by internationallyrespected designers; each very different in style and approach, but each bringing valuable variation to our catalogue.

Tim Fenby is an award-winning British designer, who has worked extensively around the world. He is renowned for bringing a unique understanding of global markets and trends to his designs, which can be seen today in quality independent retailers and major department stores. Tim has designed the sleek and modern Avon range in teak exclusively for Barlow Tyrie.

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Back to this year though, and another highlight for us was to have been chosen by the Royal Academy to complement their exhibition ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse’. This has been a hugely successful exhibition, running from January to April at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Pissarro, Manet, Sargent, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Matisse, Klimt, and Klee. Those of you who had the chance to visit will have noticed that many of the individual ‘rooms’ making up the gallery space also contained teak garden furniture. This was an assortment of Barlow Tyrie Glenham teak seats and armchairs, and three Balmoral tables – 29 pieces in all, and was intended to give visitors the opportunity to sit and reflect on the paintings as if in a real garden setting.

Exhibition designer Robert Carsen said: “I had the idea to use garden benches very early on. You can’t treat the floors nor the ceiling, so furniture seemed a good way of doing it, and we were very fortunate that Barlow Tyrie – the company that makes this beautiful teak furniture – generously

tables with a powder-coated aluminium frame and a teak top, or ceramic tabletops on an aluminium frame, or cord in our teak Monterey chairs (over 200 feet of cord for one armchair!). Whichever materials we use, we make sure to source the best available, and all our furniture is produced using the highest standards of craftsmanship.

These are beautiful pieces, built to last. The main criterion is always to combine form and function with manufacturing expertise, and so create pleasing designs with good ergonomic performance, all to make outdoor living as comfortable as it is stylish.

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. . . everything in the garden is lovely!

THE DETAILS Barlow Tyrie Ltd W: www.TEAK.com E: sales@teak.com T: +44 (0)1376 557 600

• Tree Surgery • Stump Removal • Hedge Trimming & Reductions • Tree & Shrub Planting • NPTC Certified Arborists • Free Professional Advice & Quotations • Qualified, Experienced & Insured • 24 Hour Emergency Call Out • Member of The Arboricultural Association Tel: 01403 753395 Mob: 07787 553175 Email: leigh@surreyandsussextreesurgery.com Website: www.surreyandsussextreesurgery.com

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Sutton Green Garden Centre Run By Gardeners For Gardeners

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ndependent Garden Centres have become scarce in recent years, which is a shame considering the loss of expertise and dedicated service, however at Sutton Green old fashion values are important to every member of the team; it’s a real gem.

This exciting independent Garden Centre has so much to offer with so many departments, concessions to outdoor activates, you will find big surprises and something for everyone, for example plants that are not available in mainstream centres, short run gift items locally made and speciality items throughout the store.

The Centre is family owned and run by people who really love gardening; this is obvious from the warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and the genuine willingness to help. It’s not just the many site departments or the

actually shake hands with the man who cuts them for us, then there’s our tall chatty chap called Mark, who grows Sutton Greens hedging, woody shrubs and Hosta, he lives locally and is passionate about growing” Nestled within the plant area is the Farm Shop where the produce includes home and locally grown fruit and vegetables, artisan cakes contributed by local residents, preserves, biscuits, pasta, meats and so much more. For many this store is the only outlet they need, you will often find plums or apples from neighbouring gardens where the glut might have been swapped for local bread or eggs, the community comes together and delights in high quality local produce.

You get the same community feel in the quirky Florist department, run by Elaine, her passion is obvious and infectious “she can do miracles” said a

and Weekend Music Festivals. Plenty of things to look out for!

The Blue Shed Coffee House, also found in the plant area is one of Surrey’s best kept secrets, to keep it that way we won’t go on too much but we found several people who said they pop in every

You get the same community feel in the quirky Florist department, run by Elaine, her passion is obvious and infectious colourful stock, it really is the people that make the difference.

Between them, the various staff members have hundreds of years of knowledge to draw upon.

Among them are award winners for growing vegetables, flower blooms, Woking in bloom, allotment plots, flower photography, RHS show and TV gardens and more.

Sutton Green provides beautiful colourful plants and quality garden products often from a small geographical radius. Manager Kevin explains, “our Christmas trees for example are grown in Surrey, we

customer.

Every day you can hear new visitors proclaiming, “I didn’t know all this was going on here”.

Being blessed with fifteen acres the site is always playing host to various activities, the website will keep you up to date and includes details of activities such as Archery for all ages, Rugged Earth Adventures for 6-12 yrs which operates year round and the not to be missed seasonal Firework displays, Big Top Circus

single day and one customer who is happy to do a 5 mile detour a few times a week just to get a coffee! “I can’t find better” he remarked.

Do-little Pet Supplies offer everything you need to look after your pet, a unique free home delivery service, (pet food can be heavy and bulky), onsite grooming by appointment and small animal boarding, where else would you find that all under one roof.

The Family Tent shop stocks everything for the keen or novice camper and has a huge outdoor display area, oh and by the way it’s called the family tent shop for a reason, you may be greeted by any one of several people but they are all members of one big happy family, the youngest is Charlie, he’s just learning to walk so be patient with him.

Other site attractions include a Craft department “it’s an Aladdin’s cave” say many visitors, amongst all the wool and buttons you will find many (not on the high street) things you didn’t know existed.

There is also an onsite Car Wash, a vast Garden Buildings display area, a Stove Shop and much more....

If the sun is out you might need more time for your visit than expected.

THE DETAILS Guildford Road, Sutton Green, Woking Surrey GU4 7QA ••••• 01483 237832 www.sutton-green-garden-centre.co.uk

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Providing arboricultural excellence since 1986 We chat to Leigh Hopkins from Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery

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stablished in 1986, Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery has been providing professional tree management solutions to clients across the South East for almost 30 years. As a former employee of the company, I took over the business in August 2006. With an impressive existing client base, I have continued to expand our range of services and capabilities through ongoing training and investment in the latest equipment.

Our current client base is over 90% domestic households. Working predominantly in this way keeps us at the top of our game, and we understand that your garden is your sanctuary. From the daffodils you have waited all year to bloom, to your delicate shrubs, we take every care to ensure your garden is left as tidy as we found it.

As well as domestic clients, we have worked for some impressive Commercial and Local Authority clients including; National Trust Petworth House, The Diocese of Guildford, Rydes Hill Preparatory School, The WWF, Watts Gallery Compton, Blenheim House Construction, The ITS Group, and Cranleigh Parish Council to name but a few.

Based in Ewhurst, Surrey, all our arborists are fully trained and certified, and of course fully insured. We recycle all of the waste we remove, with no burning or

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landfill. Many clients now choose to keep their woodchips for use around the garden.

As an associate member of the Arboricultural Association, we keep up to date with the latest techniques, equipment, best practice, and pests and diseases research.

This allows us to offer the most professional care possible for your trees and hedges.

From the reduction or removal of the largest trees, to yearly hedge maintenance, stump removal, and planting new trees and hedges, we approach every job with the same dedication to customer satisfaction. Thinking of planting new shrubs or trees? Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery are specialists in providing and planting trees and shrubs of any size. On a recent planting job in Burwood Park, Cobham, we supplied and installed two trees weighing 1 tonne each, and a further four trees weighing over half a tonne each, providing our client with instant screening to a new development on the boundary of their property.

Whatever your needs around the garden, Surrey & Sussex Tree Surgery can offer the solution.

THE DETAILS www.surreyandsussextreesurgery.co.uk 01403 753395 leigh@surreyandsussextreesurgery.com

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One of the finest and most eclectic selections of sculpture in Britain today FEATURED ARTIST - JENNY PICKFORD There is currently a tremendous winter display from one of the country’s leading female artist blacksmiths Jenny Pickford, who creates unique designs from galvanised forged steel and hand blown glass that possess a unique drama yet work in harmony with their surroundings.

Her body of work includes small ‘Wildflower’ features for the more intimate locations, elegant water features, intricate entrance gates and of course gargantuan ‘Agapanthus’ to take pride of place in any setting.

‘Wave’ by Jenny Pickford

In total there are examples of work from over 300 artists, from upcoming British sculptors to established internationals.

‘White Eagle’ by Jane Rickards

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he Sculpture Park in Churt Village, Surrey is one of Britain’s most atmospheric selling exhibitions with on average 700 pieces of outdoor sculpture along two miles of trail, set within 10 acres of picturesque woodland and wildlife inhabited water gardens fed by two natural streams. There is also an indoor gallery space placed in the centre of the gardens showcasing a further selection of interior sculptures and wall-hung artworks. In total there are examples of work from over 300 artists, from upcoming British sculptors to established internationals.

Behind it all is local artist and businessman Eddie Powell, together with sons Charlie, Oscar and old friend Nicholas Ruffe have created this eclectic curation of 20th Century, Modern and Contemporary sculpture and began the build back in 2001. He continues to invest, diversify and develop the exhibition with ever-changing exhibits, artists and landscaping projects with hundreds of commissions, trees and plants being introduced every year as pieces are bought and seasons turn.

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‘Icarus’ by Nicola Godden

THE DETAILS Open All Year, Mon - Sun10am - 5pm Adults £10, Concessions £5 ••••• Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham Surrey GU10 2LH 01428 605453

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ack in April 2015, Hazlemere Window Company Ltd celebrated 30 years in business as independent double glazing manufacturers and installers.

Another year on and this family owned and run business continues to invest in the latest most thermally efficient products, high tech machinery, expert staff and a long term stable future for all its customers and employees.

During Spring 2016 Hazlemere Windows started a major refurbishment of their 8,000 square feet High Wycombe Showroom in Wellington Road, on Cressex Business Park, adjacent to their 38,000 square foot factory.

The work is being done in several phases to ensure the Showroom stays open 7 days a week, and inconveniences customers as little as possible. They have already installed as part of this updating of products the latest slimmer

Yet another new product that is on demonstration display within the High Wycombe Showroom is a two section UPVC casement window with a “floating” mullion, enabling both sections to fully open to provide an extra wide opening like French doors, which is sometimes the only way smaller apertures in bedrooms can achieve fire egress that is legally required on replacement windows under the current Building Regulations.

Hazlemere have ordered a solid roof conservatory which will be built in the High Wycombe Showroom during 2016, as the level of interest in this product has increased in recent years. Home owners need to be mindful that every solid roof conservatory or orangery falls under Building Regulations which should be obtained prior to commencing construction, as in many cases planning permission for solid roof conservatories is also required.

More than 31 years on Hazlemere continues to invest in its future, showrooms (the other being in Welwyn Garden City) and vehicle fleet, which now numbers more than 20 vehicles, the very latest edition being a low emissions Luton delivery van.

Hazlemere Window Company Ltd is fortunate to have had such loyal customers over the last 30+ years, but also been able to retain its skilled and experienced workforce, employing its own designers, surveyors, ground workers, fabricators, fitters and service engineers. Another secret to its success is the number of unencumbered premises it is

Hazlemere Window Company Ltd is fortunate to have had such loyal customers over the last 30+ years version of Sapa’s Crown aluminium bi-folding doors.

Hazlemere have installed a six section Crown sliding and folding door that has a central travel door and pair of French doors, with 3 section folding and sliding one way, and the other 3 sections going the opposite way. These doors have been powder coated in RAL 7012 Matt Basalt Grey, so are very contemporary in appearance and can achieve an overall height of 3 metres, a result of having “hidden” piano hinges.

Another new product on display is one that Hazlemere Windows have designed themselves, and is exclusive to customers of Hazlemere Window Company. The Hazlmere Sculptured double glazed aluminium window system is fabricated exclusively in Hazlemere’s factory and is a design that incorporates all the best features that Hazlemere have learnt about during the last 30 years. The Hazlemere Sculptured Aluminium Window System is available in over 300 RAL colours as standard and is on display in their High Wycombe Showroom in both white and colour. This new “B” energy rated aluminium window system has a hidden Saracen locking system, and features slim sight lines and narrow transoms and mullions. All the opening vents have a lockable night vent facility and robust metal keeps for high security. This aluminium casement window system has been specially designed so it can take a raised astragal Georgian bar, as well as integral Georgian bars, square and diamond leads.

able to operate from, like it’s showroom in High Wycombe, so it is not having to constantly pay out expensive rents like some other businesses. A Dunn and Bradstreet check on the company will reveal how healthy the balance sheet is, which is why so many customers select Hazlemere, as they can trust that they will actually be around for the 10 year guarantee period, giving them peace of mind and the assurance of high quality products well installed.

THE DETAILS If you want to know more about any of Hazlemere’s products and services and have a free consultation with one of their experienced experts, or indeed a no obligation quotation, please call 01344 989938 or email improve@hazlemere. co.uk Alternatively you can visit one of their two showrooms or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk MAY 2 0 1 6 9 3

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From Show home to your home D esigning and imagining how you want your home to look is often a daunting prospect for many people. Have you ever walked into a show home and wondered where and how to buy the products on display? A new innovative answer to this problem is located in Kingswood, one of the finest areas of Surrey, ‘Hugo Ridge Luxury Interiors & Lifestyle”.

Hugo Ridge specialise in designing and furnishing luxury show homes with their own showroom on the A217 – just 5 minutes from the M25 where developers, private clients and the general public can view and buy the products they display and sell. Staff at Hugo Ridge have a wide and varied knowledge of the products sourced from all over the world. Delivery times are fast and reliable.

The showroom in Kingswood shows a number of room layouts exactly like a show house, showing a wide range of luxury furniture, mirrors, lighting and lifestyle accessories.

Hugo Ridge is a Luxury High End Interior Design Service providing a vast range of services. The expanding team at Hugo Ridge specialise in many different areas of design including the dressing of luxury show homes, bespoke interior design including architectural design, window dressings, kitchens, bathrooms, interior decoration and furnishings offering the complete package here in the UK and overseas. The friendly staff can provide mood boards, drawings quotes and advice to suit every individual

The friendly staff can provide mood boards, drawings quotes and advice to suit every individual clients requirement clients requirement taking the headache out of making wrong or costly mistakes.

They offer furnishing solutions to landlords and developers via a range of low, medium and high end furnishing packages including electrical and white goods.

Hugo Ridge is very much a one stop shop for landlords and developers. They can advise on decoration, tiles, flooring and furnishings with the ability to work to a wide range of budgets. Quotations can be given from a simple floor plan or a meeting and site viewing.

Hugo Ridge continue to source furniture from a wide range of countries to ensure a wide range of furniture and accessories to suit every taste – their bespoke upholstery and furniture making service offers an even wider range of choices. If you can think it, they can make it!

Hugo Ridge hold various specialist social open evenings inviting clients and members of the public to preview their new styles and ranges of furniture, artwork, lighting and luxury accessories. Developers and Estate Agents often use these events as networking events.

To be included in their next open evening please email design@hugoridge.co.uk.

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THE DETAILS Private appointments can be arranged during the day or evening. General Public Showroom & Shop opening hours are Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm – 4.00pm ••••• Hugo Ridge Ltd, Ilkley House, Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood, Surrey KT20 6SU 01737 832118 www.hugoridge.co.uk

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BATHED IN STYLE

Surrey based Miscellanea of Churt, established in 1980, offers an unrivalled spectrum of interiors from authentic traditional through to cutting edge contemporary.

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rom humble beginnings, Miscellanea has become a place of pilgrimage for anyone seeking to create unique and individual surroundings.

Initially, and still, specialising in Bathrooms, their repertoire has extended into a full Interior Design Service to include Kitchens, Bedrooms, Libraries, Studies etc. or simply single items of Bespoke Furniture, all of which have organically grown to satisfy an ever increasing demand from their discerning clientele.

Whatever your design requirement a trip to Miscellanea’s recently extended, and magnificently refurbished showroom, is a must. Here you will find influences gathered from around the globe reflecting the eclectic mix of today’s modern lifestyle. Whilst fashion understandably dictates trends, Miscellanea pride themselves on their ability to capture each clients’ individual ethos enabling them to provide unique Interiors of true distinction.

This is a Showroom where every style is celebrated – from 14th Century Medieval to 21st Century Hi-Tech – all in settings that surprise and test the

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imagination – a truly inspirational space. Colour too is rejoiced, and grey, beige and cream are harnessed to pave the way for more dramatic schemes providing a visual feast for each and everyone who visits.

Interwoven into the Interior settings are unique works of art, sculpture, mirrors and a plethora of home accessories, all chosen to compliment, and enhance the settings on display.

At Miscellanea they are pleased to inspire and demonstrate to you the best methods of successfully using your space to its fullest potential, whilst always keeping your ideas at the forefront of their design work.

Originality, creativity and passion, characterise their designs – all of which are hand drafted for each and every individual client, all underpinned by a quality, precise and professional service from start to finish.

Miscellanea has to be a 2016 destination for anyone wanting to create an Interior of true originality or those who are simply looking to purchase a quirky single item to complete their existing room.

THE DETAILS Crossways Churt, Churt GU10 2JA ••••• 01428 714014 www.miscellanea.co.uk

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CHAPLINS IMM COLOGNE TREND REPORT 2016

Going Back to the Future It’s no secret that the furniture world loves a good blast from the past when it comes to introducing ‘new trends’ and at this year’s IMM Cologne Furniture Fair it was no different. There is something very comforting about a familiar design or colour scheme, which transports us back to simpler times.

So how did this translate into the collections of our biggest brands?

With all this in mind we saw many of our biggest brands celebrating their heritage and values within the new collections. Rediscovered classics of mid-century modernity were paired on the stands with new designs covered in materials such as rattan and bold velvets, displaying a strong association with the Seventies – a trend that has filtered into interiors from the world of fashion.

So what pieces caught our eye in Cologne?

Going out is the new staying in so why not do both?

This year B&B Italia reconfirmed the importance of good design when it comes to our outdoor spaces. Gio, designed by Antonio Citterio, is a new outdoor collection with a contemporary classic look dedicated to living in the open air. From the special teak finish in antique grey, which gives the wood a particular lived-in aspect to the accent orange webbing, this range has the same style, quality and comfort as the indoor collections which B&B Italia have brought to us during their 50 year history.

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it may have been a new addition to the collection with its trendy design and new levels of comfort but we were mistaken, this sofa is an Eighties baby that hasn’t aged a bit! Not only were we impressed by the aesthetics of the piece, the option of angling the back cushions and unfolding the seat cushions made it possible to create a chaise lounge position – retro relaxation at its finest!

Multi-Lite embraces the golden era of Danish design With its characteristic shape of two opposing mobile outer shades, Multi-Lite enables you to create your own personal installation with a wide range of lighting options. By individually rotating the shades, the Multi-Lite Pendant Lamp can be transformed into multiple combinations where the light can be directed upwards, downwards or exude an asymmetrical art light. This light is perfect for those who get easily bored and like to keep reinventing their space.

Liven up your living space with clashing colours and vibrant patterns The Webby benches with their frames in solid walnut and buttoned seats allow you to experiment with bold and brash colour clashes (another fashion trend which will make its mark on interiors this year). These statement pieces look particularly

effective when selecting contrasting buttons.

A new dining table design which doesn’t lose sight of the past With table 1060, Thonet have managed to design a modern piece of furniture that unifies the three themes of living, working and the brand’s 200 year heritage. Designer Jorre van Ast comments “It was a special challenge to design something new and, at the same time, to not lose sight of the company’s past. During the development process, it was therefore obvious to concentrate on one of Thonet’s key competencies: bending solid wood.

It was my intention to design a companion for the fantastic Thonet chairs.” We think the table is a massive success, blending the company’s proud bentwood tradition with a new lightweight, contemporary design, perfect for both dining rooms and working environments.

A world of design on your doorstep Through our commitment to detail and sourcing the right products, we to continue to drive design forward by showcasing the very best design houses and locating the products that fulfil our clients need for a timeless yet contemporary interior. We look forward to presenting all these lovely new pieces to you over the coming weeks and months.

THE DETAILS 477-507 Uxbridge Road, Pinner, Hatch End, Middlesex HA5 4JS ••••• 020 8421 1779 www.chaplins.co.uk

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ommissioned by their client to create a glamourous, inviting and luxurious home on the prestigious private estate of St Georges Hill in Weybridge, the design team at Concept Interiors, led by Design Director Samantha Morgan, began working on the schemes whilst the build was still in its initial stages. This was to ensure that the design for the entire property flowed seamlessly throughout each of the spaces, whilst still giving each room its own identity.

Using a combination of sumptuous textures and sophisticated finishes they have created a finished property that is luxurious and impacting, yet manages to remain warm and inviting despite its large scale.

The Kitchen Family Room mixes gentle grey tones with tactile and elegant fabrics, working beautifully with the sleek kitchen cabinets and statement stone island. Cleverly concealed behind a kitchen door is the leisure complex, featuring an envy inducing bespoke bar and wine room with back lit glass & stone, an entertaining space, gym, spa & pool.

Each space has been designed to have its own wow factor, from the Master Bedroom, which takes its design inspiration from the iconic Chanel quilting, to the ground floor cloakroom with its two meter high cascading crystal wall lights.

The Drawing Room has an icy elegance, featuring panelled mirror walls, bespoke high gloss furniture and venetian glass lights. Concept Interiors have effortlessly

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balanced the cool tones and mirrored surfaces with soft velvets and stunning silks, resulting in a truly breath-taking room that oozes glamour and sophistication.

The study is unashamedly dark and masculine, using hints of gold to contrast against the black finishes and the book matched marble flooring. The design team chose to use antique mirror and polished gold detailing in the bespoke joinery to add more drama and finished off the space by tastefully accessorising in a combination of black and gold.

In stark contrast to this, Her Master En-suite is overtly feminine. The bath tub is upholstered in white ostrich leather with Swarovski crystal buttoning and finished with a Rose Ogee pink marble top. The large walk in shower has a crystal chandelier shower head and the bathroom fixtures have crystal details. The glamour is continued in the stunning curved, gloss white vanity unit with leather panels and stone worktop and the vanity mirror is equally striking, with its leather and chrome detailing and crystal wall lights, all enhanced with a gorgeous pink marble wall frame.

THE DETAILS 131-135 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 9LB ••••• T: 01932 241380 www.concept-interior.co.uk

53-57 High Street Cobham Surrey - KT11 3DP T: 01932 584940 www.adaptations.uk.com

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Dear reader,

Time to Relax, Indulge, Think and Escape When choosing a new bathroom and you need inspiration, Walton Bathrooms is the showroom to visit.

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elebrating their 30th year, Walton Bathrooms recently refurbished showrooms offer stunning displays of new products including the latest trends as well as timeless classics.

Situated in The Hersham Centre, Hersham, Surrey, the immaculate showrooms are a perfect place for customers to see the extent of sophistication and luxury. Over 60 displays include the new Amadea Royal from Villeroy & Boch with its opulent and classically glamorous splendor whereas the Soho Collection brings together a combination of simple, stylish products which can be easily tailored to suit most bathrooms.

The choice is endless with further displays from Keuco, Hansgrohe and Zucchetti plus so much more.

Whilst some of Walton Bathrooms displays are styled with space and grandeur in mind, they also offer a number of compact solutions. Burgbad’s Guest ranges offer the styling of the main ranges but in compact versions to suit a small cloakroom or en suite.

There is a dedicated tile studio showing both wall and floor tiles. The comprehensive range of tiles are used in conjunction with ceramic colours and brassware to co-ordinate different schemes along with samples of many different material finishes, from quartz, marble and granite to Corian and glass. Individual samples can be lifted to put next to your tiles or furniture choices to assure a perfect look for your complete new bathroom concept, making the process of selection a tactile experience.

Having chosen your bathroom, you need to be sure that installation will be trouble-free. Walton Bathrooms offer a complete service, via one of their approved bathroom installation teams. With over 17 years’ experience working in private houses, they know how important it is to give

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continuity of work and provide a full service to valued clients.

If you are looking for premier products, with service to match, this is the one place you must visit.

THE DETAILS Walton Bathrooms Ltd, The Hersham Centre, The Green, Molesey Road, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4HL. ••••• Showroom tel: 01932 224 784.

Contract sales tel: 0208 481 7970. e-mail: sales@waltonbathrooms.co.uk ••••• Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm (easy parking next to Waitrose).

Alternatively you can buy on-line at www.waltonbathrooms.co.uk where many ranges are on special offer.

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Castello three cluster ceiling pendant, currently reduced to 29, available from Atkin and Thyme

Bulle triple cluster glass drop pendant, 225, available from February, from Habitat Alhambra ceiling pendant, in burnished copper, 99, available from Atkin and Thyme

Calex E27 LED decorative bulb, 15, available from Habitat

Firstlight glass 1 light mini pendant, £62.99, in aqua, available from Wayfair

See the light Lighting can transform rooms, creating different atmospheres and even, by visual trickery, changing the dimensions of a space. By Gabrielle Fagan, Press Association

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nce you’ve learnt to play with the options, there’s no limit to the effects you can enjoy, but with such a huge array of lighting on offer, the right choice for your home may not always be glaringly obvious.

Here, experts reveal their illuminating advice on ‘seeing the light’, and the top trends for 2016...

BIG & BOLD Industrial style is vying with innovative lighting design for attention - and size does matter for today’s lamps, says Mark Holloway, 44, owner of lighting and furniture specialists, Holloways of Ludlow.

SWITCH ON: To large lights - chandeliers, drum pendants and giant floor lamps - and materials such as wood veneers, concrete and hand-blown glass.

LEADING LIGHTS: Solid, down-to-earth style is embodied in an Old School Electric Oval Bulkhead Light, in a brass finish, £55. Diva Floor Lamp, £1,749, combines a mouthblown inner glass globe with an exterior made from 32 individual pieces of wood, and is available in laminated oak or walnut.

LIGHTBULB MOMENT Decorative light bulbs, glass shades and cluster pendants are stars of this year’s light range, says Kirstin White, 29, lighting buyer at Habitat.

SWITCH ON: To feature lighting - oversized floor lamps through to decorative wall lights - as a form of functional art, which will make a statement in any room.

LEADING LIGHTS: Decorative light bulbs, in all shapes and sizes, can be an easy way to add interest, with a Calex bulb, from £10, enclosing a cluster of LED lights, particularly eye-catching. Make a statement with a Bulle Triple Cluster Glass Drop Pendant, £225, (available February), or a Tessellate Gold Metal LED Decorative Wall Light, £275.

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MAJOR IN METAL Metallics, especially copper’s warm tones, combine with light to give a warm glow, and will take centre stage in this year’s collections, says Victoria Atkin, 45, co-founder of Atkin And Thyme, specialists in hand-crafted and artisan homeware.

SWITCH ON: To pieces made in a traditional way by skilled craftsmen, which bring authenticity to an interior, and embrace transparency with clear glass bases or shades.

LEADING LIGHTS: A Castello Three Cluster Ceiling Pendant is a beauty as well as a bargain, as it’s currently reduced from £49 to £29. Floor lamps are versatile, because they can be moved to highlight a feature or area at will, and a Hector Angled Floor Lamp in Copper, £159, is handsome as well as practical. If you love the see-through look, a Kensington Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp With Black Shade, £99, is super-smart.

COLOUR & CALM More use of colour, and co-ordinating the style of a room’s lights, are two strong features highlighted by Nadia McCowan Hill, 32, style expert at online interiors company, Wayfair.

SWITCH ON: To tailoring lighting to make the most of a room’s size and shape. Up-lighting makes a space feel larger, low-hung pendants give an impression of height and clusters of lights add cosiness.

LEADING LIGHTS: Colour and contemporary style combine in a 10 Light Cascade Pendant by Endon Lighting, £249.60, which has a cluster of multi-coloured tear-shaped glass shades. A 1 Light Mini Pendant by Pacific Lifestyle, £42.99, is covered in faux silk, available in cream or grey and has the appearance of a flower opening.

Satisfy your desire to be a star in your own show with a Hollywood Directors Table Lamp by House Additions, in black and gunmetal, £67.99 (down from £79.99).

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Perfect combination

of luxury new homes, attractive price tags and easy commuter access to Surrey

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uyers searching for the perfect combination of a luxury home and an attractive price tag need look no further than One Eight Zero in Bedhampton Hill in East Hampshire.

The sought-after David Wilson Homes development is enjoying a surge of interest from those who commute to Surrey and don’t want to compromise on size and quality.

“More and more commuters are seeking out quality homes within easy reach of Surrey because it makes good financial sense,” said David Wilson Homes sales director, Michelle Storer. “They come to this outstanding development because they know we won’t drop our standards just because the prices are lower.

“One Eight Zero is a beautiful new development.

Its exquisitely-designed spacious family homes are equally-matched by an impressive location next to

the sea - but there are excellent transport links via the nearby A3 to surrounding towns and cities. It is perfect for commuting and then relaxing after a hard day at work.”

According to Land Registry for England and Wales, the average cost for a detached house in Kingston Upon Thames in December 2015 was almost £915,000.

“Just an hour’s drive away, at One Eight Zero, our homes range from £645,000 to £830,000 with all homes beautifully-designed and providing plenty of room for a growing family to spread out in.”

Homes currently available include the four bedroom Kailani which features a stylish kitchen/ breakfast/dining room, with ample space for the whole family, stretching the width of the house.

There is also a handy utility. The lounge leads onto a veranda though bi-fold doors.

Upstairs, the master bedroom includes an en suite, and there are three further double bedrooms alongside an attractive family bathroom.

“Our buyers love the layout of the Kailani,” added Michelle. “It’s ideal for families and social occasions, with its impressive kitchen and dining room. And the bedrooms are all a very good size too. This is an excellent alternative to a much smaller home in our nearby commuting destinations.”

One Eight Zero features an impressive mix of four and five bedroom luxury houses, and all are within easy reach of convenient transport links towards Surrey and the capital.

Each home has been designed to take advantage of the views and provide privacy for residents and all overlook the public open space.

“Those moving in to new homes at One Eight Zero will enjoy Bedhampton Hill’s close proximity to both countryside and coast, whilst benefitting from easy access to all local amenities,” said Michelle.

“There are some great schools right on the doorstep and the south coast has so much to offer - with Bedhampton Hill and Langstone Harbour no exception. The area plays hosts to numerous sailing clubs and is the perfect choice for anyone keen to take up yachting, canoeing or windsurfing.

“We’re seeing many more buyers who may previously have opted for much smaller properties further north along the A3 - and we love to see people’s reactions when they visit us here and see just how much house they can get for their hardearned cash.

“These beautiful homes won’t be available for very long though, I urge anyone interested in taking a closer look at One Eight Zero to come and visit us soon.”

For more information about One Eight Zero, please call 0844 5710 385 or visit dwh.co.uk

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