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The famous entrance on West Street near Covent Garden, often besieged by paparazzi during its peak of celebrity fame, opened its doors in time for its 100th anniversary, following a six-month overhaul designed “to make the interiors as glamorous as the diners”. Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam event with a following of many millions around the world. Taking fitness trends to new heights this summer, the Berkeley Health Club & Spa is launching London’s first rooftop hula-hooping masterclasses. Twirling hips and wiggling waists will be all the rage as the Berkeley partners with leading hula-hoop fitness experts HulaFit®. This season’s Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley takes inspiration from an array of distinguished fashion designers with two special editions inspired by Alexander McQueen, paying homage to his celebrated Savage Beauty exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mirroring the famous footwear that put the fashion flock into frenzy, the Berkeley has recreated Alexander McQueen’s “Armadillo” shoes as a heeled vanilla biscuit with cream icing and edible sparkles. This summer, Waterford is very excited to introduce Lismore Connoisseur, a new range of specialty barware designed for the perfect enjoyment of whiskey. The collection includes tumblers and decanters, each handcrafted with beautiful cut crystal designs, and each created with a different whiskey connoisseur in mind. This gives you just a small taste of exciting events & articles featured in this month’s issue...

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Proms heralds record-breaking ticket sales 17TH JULY – 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015

mong the most popular Proms, according to early bookings, are a concert of works by US composer and pianist Leonard Bernstein, whose musical scores included West Side Story, Yo-Yo Ma’s Late Night performance of Bach’s complete cello suites and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius with Sir Simon Rattle conducting. Marin Alsop will return to conduct the Last Night of the Proms, after her 2013 debut. Other leading conductors include Daniel Barenboim, Thomas Dausgaard, Andris Nelsons and Sakari Oramo. Soloists include Alison Balsom, Nicola Benedetti, Alice Coote, Nikolai Lugansky, Mitsuko Uchida and Roderick Williams. This year’s BBC Proms will also feature concerts inspired by Sherlock Holmes - featuring music mentioned in Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, as well as scores written for TV shows and films about the super-sleuth - including the current BBC TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Mark Gatiss, the show’s co-creator, who also plays Holmes’ brother Mycroft, will read passages from the original adventures. The John Wilson Orchestra will mark the 100th birthday year of Frank Sinatra with Hollywood’s Seth MacFarlane singing onstage, as well as celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s music for stage and screen. In one of a series of late night Proms, Radio 1 presenter Pete Tong celebrates 20 years of the Ibiza dance scene in a concert with Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra. Edward Blakeman, this year’s Proms director, said there would be a “big focus” on piano works with more than 25 solo pianists featuring across the season. The complete Beethoven piano concertos will be performed by Leif Ove Andsnes, while

Prokofiev’s five piano concertos will played at a single prom. Six of Mozart’s late piano concertos also feature. For the first time at the Proms, a series of Sunday matinees are being introduced aimed at families. They include concerts celebrating the first year of Ten Pieces, the BBC’s classical music initiative for primary schools. Hosted by Barney Harwood and Dick and Dom, they will be broadcast later in the year on CBBC. James Ainscough, who looks after event venue the Royal Albert Hall, said the popularity of the season came as “no surprise”, citing the broad programme which encompasses large-scale choral works, a Prom featuring Sir David Attenborough’s Life Story, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, pop star Jarvis Cocker and Welsh bassbaritone Bryn Terfel. However, he stressed that tickets remained available for most events, while £5 Promming tickets would still be available on the day. “The Proms has always been about bringing the very best music to the widest number of people,” said Mr Ainscough. “We look forward to hosting a wonderful summer of inspirational performances on the world’s most famous stage.” Alan Davey, controller of BBC Radio 3, said: “As always, BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting every Prom live in 2015, and alongside our partners in television and online, we’re delighted to continue bringing the best classical music in the world to millions of music lovers across the UK.” THE DETAILS To book tickets, call the Royal Albert Hall Box Office on 0845 401 5040* (open 9.00am–9.00pm daily). Or online at www.royalalberthall.com For more details and a full list of concerts visit www.bbc.co.uk/proms

More than 118,000 tickets were snapped up in the first 12 hours of them going on sale at 9am 16 May

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THE BEAUTY OF PEWTER ROYAL SELANGOR COMES TO CHELSEA SLOANESTANLEY.COM

261 King’s Road, at the gorgeously fashionable western end of the King’s Road, is now home to luxury pewter specialist, Royal Selangor. Pewter is a wonderfully warm, malleable and classically beautiful material that has huge historical significance but also a very adaptable modern appeal. It has been 130 years since this initially small family business established itself in the tropical climes of Malaysia and since 1885, they have spread their elegant wings to some exceptional world destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Shanghai, Toronto, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Now landed in UK, it is the Chelsea’s turn to benefit from this burgeoning and beautiful brand. Sloane Stanley is delighted that Royal Selangor has chosen this particular area of London to fully showcase the entire breadth of their product. They will be in great company, after all. The latest arrival will comfortably complement the elegant homewares and interiors that already epitomise unique and iconic businesses like Designer’s Guild and Osbourne and Little. Paul Kennedy, Royal Selangor’s UK Retail Manager, explains the

very specific reason’s for the brand’s location: ‘We wanted to launch our first store in the UK in a destination that reflects our brand’s quality and heritage. The King’s Road offers an impressive variety of aspirational brands that share a similar ethos to our own, together with the cachet it holds as one of London’s most significant retail addresses.’ We can talk about it and praise the product, but nothing will beat a direct visit. It may surprise some to see the breadth of choice that pewter offers and browsing Royal Selangor’s selection would certainly enlighten many; there is no better material to showcase and explore the craftsmanship and heritage of this fascinating material. It takes an admirable amount of skill and dedication to craft from hand such an array of homeware, barware, ornamental décor and gifts. Pewter has the power and possibility to be sturdy but also sophisticated, intricate and delicate, all of which can now be amply shown at this stunning King’s Road venue. It is also the perfect time for serious collectors. In honour of their very imprewive 130 years trading, Royal Selangor has produced the 8515 Anniversary Collection which

WE WANTED TO LAUNCH OUR FIRST STORE IN THE UK IN A DESTINATION THAT REFLECTS OUR BRAND’S QUALITY AND HERITAGE. PAUL KENNEDY, RETAIL MANAGER

features a tankard, tea caddy, tea set (teapot, teacups and tray) and photo frames in three sizes. This collection draws inspiration from original Royal Selangor artefacts, created over a century ago, now housed at the Royal Selangor Visitors Centre in Kuala Lumpar. The modern equivalents will be objects to keep, treasure and be admired. This graceful newest resident on the Chelsea map will certainly add further interest and elegance to the western end of the King’s Road

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MASTERPIECE LONDON 2015

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asterpiece London 2015 is delighted to announce significant additions to this year’s Fair; London’s renowned fine art gallery Richard Green (UK), David Gill Gallery (UK), Parisian decorative arts dealer, Kraemer Gallery (France) who are exhibiting in London for the first time in their 140 year history, Van Cleef & Arpels (France), Jacques de la Béraudière (Switzerland), and Nilufar (Italy), will all join the Fair for the first time. In good company, they will be presented alongside returning exhibitors Ariadne Galleries (USA/ UK), Adrian Sassoon (UK), Blain | Southern (UK), Dickinson (UK/USA), S.J. Phillips (UK), Hemmerle (Germany), Offer Waterman and Co (UK), Sam Fogg (UK), Thomas Gibson Fine Art Ltd. (UK), and Tomasso Brothers Fine Art (UK), bringing together a selection of the world’s leading art, antiques and design galleries. The Fair offers unrivalled opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to meet international specialists from a diverse range of disciplines and to purchase some of the finest and rarest works available in the current market. Masterpiece London provides a platform for cross-collecting and presents art, antiques and design from over 150 of the world’s leading galleries. Curators, collectors and visitors have the opportunity to acquire museum-quality works with superb provenance across collecting categories, from antiquity through to contemporary. The Fair occupies a unique position at the heart of the summer season in London, drawing both

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international and UK based visitors to the capital annually to peruse over 4,000 years of history and creativity through some of the most exceptional objects exhibited for sale. Masterpiece London 2014 was robust, with over £100 million worth of art sold and over 35,000 visitors attending during the eight day Fair, which sets the stage for the 2015 edition. The commercial success of the 2014 Fair can be attributed to the increased number of private sales and the groundswell of interest and purchases from world-renowned institutions including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Rijksmuseum, MoMA, British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, The Getty and Tate. Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece London said ‘Looking at the evolution of the fair from the grass roots stage in 2010 to generating over £100m worth of sales in 2014, I feel our identity as an internationally important cross-collecting fair has been proven and that we are a commercial and cultural success. 2015 will be a seminal year for us and with the continued support of our Principal Sponsor, Royal Bank of Canada, Masterpiece will go from strength to strength’. THE DETAILS Tickets can be purchased online at www.masterpiecefair.com

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Waterford embraces the whiskey renaissance with their

Lismore Connoisseur Collection

THE DETAILS For more information about the Lismore Connoisseur Collection from Waterford visit the website at www.waterford.co.uk

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comfortable in and allows for a pleasant and “neat” swirling experience with any blended scotch or Irish whiskey, or bourbon. The Flared Sipping Tumbler has a rounded bowl to comfortably warm and swirl the whiskey, a pinched middle to concentrate the bouquet, and a flared opening that releases the nuanced nose notes. Crafted for the connoisseur who enjoys sipping their very finest single malt or aged-blend straight, it allows for the full experience of taste and aroma. The Footed Tasting Tumbler is preferred by connoisseurs for tasting, sampling, sipping and scrupulous evaluation of a whiskey’s attributes. It is fashioned with a unique tulip shape to gently allow warming liquor and with a narrower opening to concentrate the bouquet. This is the ultimate tasting tumbler for those who enjoy savouring their rarest single malts or pot blends. These tumblers would be the perfect gift for Father’s Day, the classic elegance is ideal for whiskey lovers.

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his summer, Waterford is very excited to introduce Lismore Connoisseur, a new range of specialty barware designed for the perfect enjoyment of whiskey. The collection includes tumblers and decanters, each handcrafted with beautiful cut crystal designs, and each created with a different whiskey connoisseur in mind. The sophisticated Lismore Connoisseur collection gives a nod to the rising popularity of whiskey today. Steadily growing sales of Scotch and Irish Whiskey, Kentucky Bourbon and international varieties as well as a trend in the amount of whiskey offerings on bar and restaurant menus shows there is a prominent whiskey revival. The Straight Sided Tumbler is for the connoisseur who enjoys their whiskey with a splash of water, a dash of soda or an ice cube or two. This tumbler features a universal shape wide enough for the liquor to breathe and perfect for all types of whiskey and bourbon The Rounded Tumbler allows the whiskey connoisseur to enjoy a good swirl to appreciate the body and colour of the liquor and is ample enough to accommodate a spot of water or ice. The flared shape of this tumbler makes it extremely

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The Berkeley combines fashion with flavour with the

SPRING/SUMMER 2015 PRET-A-PORTEA COLLECTION THE BERKELEY IS SET TO WOW FASHIONISTAS THIS SUMMER WITH CREATIVELY CRAFTED COUTURE CAKES AND GORGEOUS BIKINI BISCUITS INSPIRED BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S LEADING FASHION DESIGNERS. A FAVOURITE FOR FASHION AFICIONADOS, PRÊT-À-PORTEA ADDS AN INNOVATIVE TWIST TO THE TRADITIONAL ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA CELEBRATING THE LATEST CATWALK TRENDS.

his season’s Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley takes inspiration from an array of distinguished fashion designers with two special editions inspired by Alexander McQueen, paying homage to his celebrated Savage Beauty exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mirroring the famous footwear that put the fashion flock into frenzy, the Berkeley has recreated Alexander McQueen’s “Armadillo” shoes as a heeled vanilla biscuit with cream icing and edible sparkles. The second addition reinvents the much adored feather Butterfly Hat by Philip Treacy, blending a deliciously dark chocolate mousse set on a sablé breton glazed with a chocolate miroir and delicate red sugar butterflies. Further delectable details include a take on Anya Hindmarch’s Big Eye Collection handbags with blueberry victoria sponge wrapped in light blue chocolate and candied cartoon eyes, Elie Saab’s Red Degrade Silk Georgette dress duo of blended strawberry and mango bavarois with mango compote topped with a flame like sugar frill, and as the seasons blend together Emilio Pucci’s Summer Coat is an essential piece of light cheesecake and apricot Emanuel sponge finished with bold dark chocolate buttons. With a myriad of feminine floral and leafy prints taking this season by storm, Oscar de la Renta’s iconic princess gown with a coconut and lime mousse set on a sablé Breton with delicately placed green leaf icing is a key ingredient to a refreshing runway. Continuing this ode to nature is Jean Paul Gaultier’s sheer floral ensemble of deep green Crème de Menthe cremeux with dark chocolate ribbon and mint jelly finished with a white orchid meringue, rhubarb crisp and edible purple petal. For those sumptuous summer nights, Giambattista Valli famed pink dress can be savoured as a mini tower of light pink

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joconde sponge ruffled with raspberry crème supreme and topped with a dramatic pop of pink spun sugar. And for bright beach days, Lisa Marie Fernandez makes her debut splash with a chocolate shortbread ‘Alexa’ bikini with mint green icing and sweetly trimmed cream ribbon. ABOUT THE BERKELEY In leafy Knightsbridge, the Berkeley, part of Maybourne Hotel Group is the essence of contemporary chic. With stunning rooms and suites, two Michelin-starred cuisine from Marcus Wareing, Pierre Koffmann’s French Brasserie, classic British dishes in the Caramel Room, fashionista fancies for afternoon tea at Prêt-àPortea, cocktails in the Blue Bar and the Spa complete with rooftop pool, the Berkeley is rich in pleasure and discoveries that will surprise and enchant. Prêt-à-Portea is served in The Caramel Room at the Berkeley from 1-6pm every day priced at £45 per person (£52 including a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne or £58 per person including a glass of couture champagne). To make a reservation for Prêt-à-Portea call 020 7235 6000. A bespoke collection of fine-bone china by Wedgewood has been created for the Berkeley especially for Prêt-à-Portea. The china is available to purchase and for more information please call the Berkeley 0207 235 6000. THE DETAILS The Berkeley Hotel Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL www.the-berkeley.co.uk

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SINATRA The Man & His Music

AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM OPENS 10TH JULY 2015

“The Palladium show is dear to our hearts because my father loved the venue.” NANCY SINATRA

It’s not other people doing Frank; it’s Frank doing Frank NANCY SINATRA

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inatra: The Man & His Music, opens at the London Palladium on 10th July: 65 years to the day since Sinatra’s first concert in the UK, which was also his first anywhere in Europe, which took place at the London Palladium in July 1950. 2015 is the centenary of the great man’s birth. This extraordinary new multi-media show, which has the enthusiastic support and endorsement of the Sinatra family and is produced in association with Frank Sinatra Enterprises combines ultra-rare and original master recordings of Frank Sinatra’s with cutting edge technology and never before seen performance footage, all accompanied by a 24 piece orchestra and a company of 20 dancers and singers. The show is a celebration of Frank Sinatra’s life and times, to many, the world’s greatest entertainer... And will feature Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits, including Fly Me To The Moon, My Way and New York, New York. Experience the legendary Frank Sinatra in concert; the man who always did it his way. ‘It’s not other people doing Frank; it’s Frank doing Frank’ Nancy Sinatra The show will take you from Sinatra’s formative years through the rest of the 20th century and include rare interviews he gave throughout the decades. The story of Sinatra’s life unfolds - told by the man himself - as well as his personal family photos and films. THE DETAILS Tickets for Sinatra:The Man & His Music are available at www.SinatraOnStage.com. Performances will run from 10 July to 10 October 2015

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This year’s West End LIVE with MasterCard once again returns to the iconic setting of Trafalgar Square with a musical extravaganza!

howcasing the best of the West End, it is now the largest event of its type in the world and attracts crowds of more than 500,000 people over the course of the weekend. Organised by Westminster City Council in partnership with the Society of London Theatre, this year’s celebration is set to deliver another star-studded, packed weekend of free entertainment from some of the West End’s biggest shows. Confirmed performances for 2015 include West End favourites Billy Elliot The Musical, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical and Wicked joined by new musicals Beautiful – The Carole King Musical and Sunny Afternoon.

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Some of the capital’s most popular cultural attractions will also be on hand to bring an exciting range of interactive activities for all the family to enjoy. It promises to be a bumper weekend! Full details of the spectacular line-up of performances on the main stage and special events, including the return of the extremely popular Spiegeltent in Leicester Square, will be announced in due course. THE DETAILS To keep up-to-date with all the latest on West End LIVE 2015, visit www.westendlive.co.uk

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde with David Suchet

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, FROM 24TH JUNE 2015

his summer there’s a real treat at the Vaudeville Theatre, national treasure and Poirot star David Suchet makes a triumphant return to the West End in Oscar Wilde’s beloved masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest playing the waspish and witty Lady Bracknell. We are delighted to share a letter from the man himself.

Dear Friends, ing with Olivier I’m thrilled and excited to be work and Nica Burns on er Post Kim s Award winning producer of Being Earnest, as this new revival of The Importance London’s West End. in tre Thea e we come to the Vaudevill tre, London, on 14 First performed at the St James Thea g Earnest is one Bein of ce ortan February 1895, The Imp uage, resonating lang ish Engl the in s play iest funn of the rb satire on supe a as ages all amongst audiences of great desire of mine a been long has It . ners man Victorian what better comedic to work on a piece of comedy and elf. hers l knel Brac Lady than play role to of the finest roles in Lady Bracknell is undoubtedly one history of being long a with n the British theatrical cano d actors, including Judi played by treasured and well-love Smith. Written shortly gie Mag and Dench, Geoffrey Rush nding condemnation, before Wilde fell foul of society’s unbe with wit as Wilde s fizze est Earn g The Importance of Bein ns. nsio delights in debunking social prete 28 JUNE2015

It is also a pleasure to be working alongside such a wonderful team includ ing Michele Dotrice, per haps best known for her rol e as Betty in the muchloved BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do Ave ‘Em, Richard O’Calla ghan, known for lead roles in the classic Carry On film s, along with David Killick, Bre ndan Hooper and four fantastic young actors; Emily Bar ber, Michael Benz, Phi lip Cumbus and Imogen Doel. The play will be direct ed by Adrian Noble, als o known for his production s of The King’s Speech , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Amadeus, with design by Peter McKintosh, lighting des ign by Howard Harrison, sound design by Gareth Owen and music by Larry Bla nk. I look forward to seeing you at the Vaudeville Th eatre from 24th June. Kind regards, David Suchet (Lady Bra cknell)

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Join Fellows for this month’s glittering auction of Antique & Modern Jewellery. Beautiful jewels are timeless, and exude a glamour which transcends the decades. The team at Fellows will be happy to assist and guide you through the auction process so you too can get your hands on these gems, whether you are an auction first timer or a seasoned bidder. Visit www.fellows.co.uk to view the full catalogue for this monthly auction. Antique & Modern Jewellery Auction Dates for the Diary

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The Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award winning

Beautiful

The Carole King Musical

is now playing at London’s Aldwych Theatre.

ong before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and sold her first hit, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, when she was just seventeen. By the time she reached her twenties she had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll from Aretha Franklin to the Monkees, the Drifters, to the Shirelles. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit

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songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and Locomotion. THE DETAILS For more information and to book tickets visit www.BeautifulinLondon.co.uk or call 0845 200 7981.

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THE IVY

reopens after multi-million facelift London’s glamorous A-list restaurant The Ivy reopened on 1st June after a multi-million-pound makeover to see off competition from upstart celebrity venues such as the Chiltern Firehouse.

he famous entrance on West Street near Covent Garden - often besieged by paparazzi during its peak of celebrity fame — opened its doors in time for its 100th anniversary, following a six-month overhaul designed “to make the interiors as glamorous as the diners”. High-profile customers with reservations in The Ivy’s first few days back in business included model Lily Cole, magician Dynamo, actors Hugh Grant, Luke Evans and Steven Berkoff, and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. The Ivy’s director Fernando Peire said the modernisation had come at a time when London’s dining scene was unrecognisable from the “culinary dark ages” era of its last refurbishment in 1990, with exciting new destinations luring London’s beautiful people. The refurbishment, led by interior designer Martin Brudnizki , who also worked on sister restaurant Ivy Market Grill, sees the tiny bar at the entrance giving way to a new central bar serving cocktails. Other welcome improvements include softer lighting and acoustic engineering to turn background noise into buzz rather than din. There is also new artwork from Damien Hirst, Howard Hodgkin, Maggi Hambling, Tom Hackney and Simon LeahyClark. Mr Peire said he wanted The Ivy to attract younger “generation Google” diners who may have previously seen it as old-fashioned, but without ever losing its traditions of style and elegance. He said: “We do sail against the style of trend. If we wanted to be trendy we would have people sitting in the sort of chair they last sat in when they were at school. We are all about comfort here, but not being fuddy duddies. What’s wrong with comfort?” The menu too has had a revamp although traditionalists

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with a hankering for the classics need not fear. The restaurant’s legendary shepherd’s pie is still there as are staples such as bang bang chicken, haddock and chips, bangers and mash and of course the eponymous hamburger. Executive Chef Gary Lee’s updated menu sees the introduction of more Asian flavours, trendy health foods such as chia seeds and quinoa in the newly robust salad section and the addition of ‘sea and shells’ dedicated to fish and shellfish aficionados. As well as lemon confit salmon and fillet of cod on offer, there is also grilled native oyster, plaice fillets, seared yellow fin tuna and Isle of Mull scallops. New too is a section dedicated entirely to potatoes with chips, hash browns, minted Jersey Royals, matchstick chips and a choice of plain or cheesy mash. Starters include a raw and pickled vegetable salad; barbecued squid; sauteed sweetbreads, and burrata with fried zucchini flower while the main courses feature pork chops, lamb rump and calves liver. In April, many of the contents of The Ivy including artwork, cutlery, glassware and linen napkins were auctioned by Sotheby’s, raising more than £1 million in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Everything from entrance doors to the ladies’ loo sign and the cloakroom tip tray went under the hammer - some indication of the extent of the redesign. THE DETAILS For more information about The Ivy 1- 5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ. Telephone 020 7836 4751 OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday 12 noon - 11.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 10.30pm www.the-ivy.co.uk

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eNJoY LA doLCe vitA with fusion residential’s perfetto Palazzo A slice of italian élan is causing quite a stir in beech Hill, Hadley Wood, as the luxurious and long anticipated palazzo apartments come to market this spring.

iscerning home-hunters will fall head over heels for Palazzo, which has been created by the award-winning team from Design House Fusion Residential. Palazzo boasts six three-bed, two bathroom, super-luxury homes with on-site concierge service. Like finely polished gems, the homes will all ooze utter opulence. Perfection, panache and complete peace of mind are prerequisites of the design approach evident at Palazzo. In any language, when viewing the Palazzo homes it will be love at first sight. Beech Hill is simply the most stylish and coveted street in the most stylish and coveted corner of rural Hertfordshire. Surrounded by homes of distinction, Palazzo stands out as the jewel in the crown. Perhaps surprisingly, despite its calm and charm, Hadley Wood is just 40 minutes on the tube from the West End and City. As far as Italians are concerned the kitchen is the heart of any home, and that belief is synonymous with the kitchens designed within Palazzo. These expansive kitchens will boast a jaw-dropping combination of Gaggenau and Poggenpohl appliances, Quartz surfaces and floor-toceiling windows flooding each with natural light, creating what can only be described as kitchen heaven. This high-end spec and attention to detail will set the tone

for the home. From the individually designed and handcrafted sanitaryware in the wet-rooms, to the under floor heating and rich wood and gold detail in the huge bedrooms, these homes will raise the standard in luxury living. And each home will be brought together with elegant Lutron mood lighting and easy to use Control 4 home automation systems. It will all be managed by wallmounted touch screens, phones or tablets, allowing for complete fingertip control of your home. The Palazzo apartments will be a spectacle inside and there is much to delight outside too. Broad and luxuriant terraces and exquisitely landscaped and manicured gardens are a treat for the eye, while rolling Green Belt is the view further afield from the top floor Penthouse. Each Palazzo home will come with discrete, reserved and gated underground parking. Not only does that ensure peace of mind, night and day, but it means you can leave the roof down, whatever tomorrow’s forecast. At Palazzo, Fusion Residential can safely forecast unprecedented levels of interest. Three of the apartments were sold off plan, such is Fusion Residential’s reputation for perfection, practicality and the pursuit of happiness. If you are dreaming of living la dolce vita contact Debbie Williams on 01923 216 535. Prices range from £1.5m to £2.5m.

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THE

CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2015 29 TH JUNE – 12 TH JULY

ince the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam event with a following of many millions around the world. Wimbledon 2015 will see the finest players from more than 60 countries compete in the five main Championships’ events. In the second week of the Tournament, these players will be joined by Junior, Invitation, senior Invitation and Wheelchair competitors, playing in their own events on The Championships’ lawns. This year The Championships will be played on 19 courts. Courts 14 and 15 will be back in play having been excavated in 2013/14 as part of the Master Plan to allow the creation of additional space, which will provide accommodation for Ball Boys and Ball Girls, photographers and for an expanded 24hour media restaurant, all of which will be open this year. The arrival experience, the Queue area and the surrounding streets for both spectators and the local community have again been enhanced as part of the ‘Wimbledon Awaits’ theme. This

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will include Wimbledon-themed arrival hubs at Wimbledon train station and Southfields tube station, as well as the more traditional Championships banners and hanging baskets along the walking routes from Southfields station and throughout Wimbledon town and village centres. The All England Club, Wimbledon has announced that the total prize money at this year’s 129th Championships, will be a total of £26.75m, an increase of £1.75m (7%) OVER 2014. Each singles’ champion will receive £1.8m. The Grounds open at 10:30am each day. On Courts No.2–19, play is provisionally scheduled to start at 11:30am for main draw matches on at least the first eight days and at 11:00am for the Junior matches on the middle Saturday and during the second week. Centre Court play scheduled to start at 1pm, except the last two days when 2pm. No.1 Court play scheduled to start at 1pm for all 13 days. There is no play scheduled on the middle Sunday so that the courts can be properly watered to make sure they are in the best condition for the duration of week 2.

PROVISIONAL MATCH SCHEDULE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 Earliest Start Dates Monday 29 June Tuesday 30 June Thursday 2 July Saturday 4 July Tuesday 7 July Wednesday 8 July

Competition Court(s) Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Singles Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Mixed Doubles Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Ladies’ Singles QF Centre & No.1 Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Invitation Doubles Gentlemen’s Singles QF Centre & No.1

Earliest Start Dates Thursday 9 July Friday 10 July Saturday 11 July Sunday 12 July

Competition Ladies’ Singles SF Championship Doubles SF Gentlemen’s Singles SF Championship Doubles SF Wheelchair Doubles Ladies’ Singles Final Gentlemen’s Doubles Final Ladies’ Doubles Final Gentlemen’s Singles Final Mixed Doubles Final

Court(s) Centre Centre or No.1 Centre Centre or No.1 Centre Centre Centre Centre Centre

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Tel: 020 8971 2473. Please Note: The Ticket Office is available for all ticket and ballot enquiries but is NOT a Box Office. The daily Order of Play is usually announced at around Approximately 500 tickets are reserved daily at the turnstiles for 6pm the evening before. The Club tries to play all matches Days 1-9 for both Centre Court and No.2 Court and approximately on the courts and days published, however, occasionally it is 500 tickets are available for all 13 Days for No.1 Court. necessary to switch a match from one court to another. This Several thousand Ground Passes are available each day. can be for a number of reasons. Some players remain involved This number will vary depending on the number of people in several events towards the end of The Championships and it already in the Grounds, the number of courts in play and may be necessary to move a match to avoid a clash. The Club the weather. tries to give similar rest periods between matches for players due to play each other. THE DETAILS The majority of tickets for The Championships are allocated For more information about queueing, please through the Public Ballot. Applications for the 2015 ballot visit www.wimbledon.com/championships/tickets/queueing are now closed. Applications for the 2016 ballot open on 1 At 9.00am several hundred Centre and No.3 Court tickets are sold on the September 2015 and close on 15 December 2015. The Ticket day before play via Ticketmaster. Details communicated initially to those Office is open for all ticketing queries, normal opening hours who have registered for regular Wimbledon e-mail newsletters. are Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm (excl. Bank Holidays). www.wimbledon.com

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The Wimbledon Guild Village Fair SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2015, WIMBLEDON COMMON SW19

or balloons, bubbles, burgers, beer, sequins and sparkles come and join in the fun at the Wimbledon Guild Village Fair, officially opened by the fabulous Darcey Bussell CBE at 11am on Wimbledon Common. The Wimbledon Guild Village Fair is the largest outdoor event in South London, free to all the family. It’s an enjoyable, traditional fair, with something for everyone on beautiful Wimbledon Common Southside. The fair is organised by the You can win Wimbledon Guild to ur a chance for yo help their charitable cey ar D t ee m child to aims to support ageing, y text encourage mental on stage – simpl 78866 well-being and tackling STRICTLY to th hardship, helping as many by 25 June local people as possible (T&CS APPLY) through challenging periods in their lives HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE An exclusive cookery demonstration at the Wimbledon Guild Marquee by MasterChef 2015 finalist & culinary expert, Paul Bogle while Hilary, chef at the Guild Café, will be creating and decorating tasty rhubarb cupcakes – all for you to try! Want to find out about your local charity? The Wimbledon Guild teams will be on hand to show how we can make a real difference to local people needing our help. Visit the traditional horse show with competitions, Musical Rides and jumping events running throughout the

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day. Plus lovable Pony rides for would-be riders that are not as experienced and wanting some equestrian fun. Enjoy a feast at the mouth-watering stalls in the North & South Food Villages. From Oriental delights to gourmet burgers, freshly-made milkshakes, fine ales or a glass of bubbly at The Champagne Tent – there’s a treat for everyone! Plus a Farmer’s Market & over 200+ stunning Arts & Craft stalls, selling local or handmade products: fashion, toys, jewellery and so much more! The Jazz Tent will be providing an irresistible line up of amazing singers and funky live bands. The Main Stage will wow you with a flavour of new full body aerobic workout DDMIX, a fantastic hit musical from the New Wimbledon Theatre line-up right through to delightful local school performances. Want to see the Disco Dogs & Dancing Queens? Look no further than the Fun Dog Show and join in the fun. Shows run between 11am – 3.15pm. Show entries £5 per dog per class with a variety of classes. Bring your children to not one but two special areas, just for them – filled to the brim with child-friendly activities. Take tennis tips from AELTC’s head coach Dan Bloxham, enjoy exciting Laser Tag, Water Zorb Balls as well as Soft Play and Arts & Crafts for the little ones. Or come and see the fantastically fun Miss Ballooniverse team, creating characters, costumes and jewellery, all from balloons! THE DETAILS To find out more please visit www.wimbledonguild.co.uk Tweet @wguild #STRICTLYVILLAGEFAIR

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The Stafford London Launches

‘Stafford Saturday Salons’

estled amongst Royal Parks and Palaces, The Stafford London is located in the heart of St James’s and is one of the UK’s finest five-star hotels. This summer, the hotel launches a series of monthly literary afternoon tea events with a different author each month talking about their latest book. The informal events will include a Q&A with the author hosted by Times and Observer newspaper interviewer Liz Hoggard who herself, is author of several titles. The ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ offer attendees the opportunity to not only hear intimate accounts of the writing process behind each book but also the opportunity to purchase a signed copy, all over afternoon tea with a glass of champagne. The first salon is on Saturday 13th June with Andrew Wilson, Alexander McQueen biographer whose new book ‘Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin’ is out now. The book will be available on the day to purchase. The literary afternoon tea salons will be held in the hotel’s Sutherland Room and include afternoon tea, cakes and finger sandwiches before and during the event and a glass of champagne at the end of the event. Tickets are priced £15.00 per person. The ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ start at 3.00pm and run until 5.00pm making them the perfect pre Saturday night out event in the heart of the city. The ‘Stafford Saturday Salons’ dates for 2015 are: Saturday 13th June, Saturday 25th July, Saturday 22nd August, Saturday 19th September, Saturday 3rd October and Saturday 14th November with 2016 dates to be announced. The events are open to everyone including guests at the hotel and Londoners. An independent historic hotel near Green Park, Buckingham Palace and Mayfair, The Stafford London is as timeless as the city it belongs to. Founded in 1912, it has 105 individually decorated bedrooms and suites split across the Main House and the Carriage House. The hotel has the feel of a private residence. In fact the Lyttelton lounge and restaurant are the former dining room and drawing room of Lord and Lady Lyttelton (who owned one of the finest townhouses in London in the 17th century). The Lyttleton restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and serves Modern European dishes by Head Chef Carlos Martinez. The American Bar at The Stafford is an institution in its own right. During WWII The Stafford served as a club for American and Canadian officers until 1945. Today, The American Bar’s collection of memorabilia is a mix of items donated by guests of the hotel, celebrity fans have also signed photographs for the walls. The bar is open until 11pm daily. THE DETAILS

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OarsOme day by the river

imms, paddles and posh nosh will be in abundance this year at Henley Royal Regatta when party people and racing enthusiasts alike, take to the banks of the River ames for one of England’s most prestigious summer sporting and social events, from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th July. For those that want to retreat from the crowded aﬀairs of the tow paths, avoid queuing for bottles of champagne and enjoy the shaded retreat of some of the finest hospitality along the course, Temple Island Enclosure during Henley Royal Regatta still remains one of the most favoured places to entertain on the Regatta course, close to the start of the racing. is prestigious enclosure located on the Berkshire side of the river (the rowing side) first opened it’s doors over 30 years ago with a range of riverside restaurants and private hospitality chalets and is now also home to one of London’s most prolific nightclubs, Chinawhite on Friday evening and Saturday. Restyled in 2014, Temple Island Enclosure featured newly designed hospitality restaurants of clean crisp summer styling, enlarged riverside gardens, with outdoor bars and views of the racing, waitress service and relaxing lounge areas combining perfectly with the chilled vibe of music for lazy days by the river. Choose to dine in the restaurant where private tables are guaranteed for a minimum of two guests, or reserve a private chalet on one or more days of the regatta. On arrival, guests are treated to Champagne reception with canapés served from the al fresco bars, followed by a spectacular summer lunch accompanied by a choice of chilled wines and of course, not to be missed on any day during the Regatta, complimentary bubbles, magnums of rosé wine and summer cocktails.

Afternoon tea will be an eclectic aﬀair of strawberries, meringues, and if all this isn’t enough, then guests have the opportunity to participate on a river cruise along the Regatta course, a chance to take in the ambiance and excitement of the racing whilst enjoy. Glitz & Glamour, the most hotly anticipate party by the river Chinawhite, One of World’s most prolific nightclubs returns to Temple Island Enclosure during Henley Royal Regatta on Friday and Saturday for what promises to be, yet again, a celebrity filled party. Sold out in 2014, this eagerly anticipated party is sure to be the hottest ticket on the river in 2015 and will feature headline DJ, electrifying entertainment and a glamorous guest list. As the racing comes to an end on Friday and Saturday evening, the real party will begin; this is the party not to be missed! hospitality ticKets Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th July Temple Island Restaurant, Champagne reception, four course lunch, afternoon tea, complimentary bar, parking plus much more From £199 pp + VAT Private Chalets also available for 30+ guests chinaWhite restaurant & niGhtclub Saturday 5th July Full day ticket including drinks reception, three-course lunch with wine, bar parking & after party VIP admission plus much more. £209.00 pp + VAT

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The Best Dim Sum in London at Royal China

oyal China is renowned for its dim sum with the reputation as one of the finest Cantonese restaurants in London. The popularity of these tasty parcels is obvious from the length of the queues out of the door. As the clock strikes Noon the crowds pile into the Queensway branch - the oldest restaurant of the group. Guests fill the round tables in the open-plan dining room which has an air of elegance surrounded by walls adorned with beautiful black and gold murals and the traditional Royal China wave logo. Steaming bamboo baskets containing Royal China’s renowned Dim Sum are delivered efficiently to the tables. Royal China offers a traditional Hong Kong Chinese menu, with delectable favourites of outstanding quality including Prawn Dumplings; Honey Roast Pork Buns; Vietnamese Spring Rolls; and Fried Minced Squid Balls. All of the Dim Sum at Royal China is delicately handmade on site by Head Dim Sum Chef Issac Ho and his team. Issac began his training at Royal China Queensway upon it’s opening 20 years ago and has been preparing the perfect little packages ever since. Authentic Jasmine tea is the perfect drink to accompany Dim Sum. It is politely poured for you by the waiting staff as it is tradition in China to pour others tea before your own. Royal China has an extensive collection of tea however for those looking for an alcoholic drink the restaurant has a good selection of beers, wines and spirits.

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Royal China recently launched an authentic range of exotic Bubble Pearl beverages (£5.80 per glass) made with fresh fruit. There is a rainbow of refreshing real fruit flavours available, such as lychee, passion fruit and strawberry which contrast beautifully with the Dim Sum dishes for a cleansed palette. Adults can spice up the drinks with a shot of gin, rum, or vodka creating a delicious bubble pearl cocktail. The tasty dishes, welcoming staff and energetic vibe is no doubt the reason why Royal China’s popularity continues to soar and the queues to grow. With the restaurant’s quick and efficient service, Royal China is the perfect place for a luxurious lunch at an affordable price. Royal China Queensway is just one of six restaurants within the Royal China Group. The other restaurants are located in prime areas of London including Baker Street, Fulham, Harrow and Canary Wharf. The exclusive Royal China Club is located on Baker Street. All of the restaurants offer Dim Sum, served daily from Noon to 5pm, and à la Carte menus, however some of the dishes vary from restaurant to restaurant. Royal China is offering Virgin Money London Marathon competitors a free dim sum dish. Diners simply need to present their Marathon medal to a member of staff on arrival at the restaurant. THE DETAILS Royal China Queensway, 13 Queensway, London W2 4QJ For reservations call 020 7221 2535 or visit www.royalchinagroup.co.uk

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GROW LONDON

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ROW London, the contemporary garden fair, will return to Hampstead Heath this month for the second year, presenting over 100 exhibitors with a must-have selection of plants, pots, outdoor furniture and everything else needed to create a beautiful garden or outdoor space. WHAT’S GROWING ON? Around 100 carefully selected exhibitors will showcase the very best of what’s available in the world of gardens and gardening, offering an unrivalled selection of contemporary and classic garden furniture, rare and hard-to-find plants from some of the country’s finest nurseries, and a tempting edit of covetable pots, planters, accessories and tools. All will be beautifully staged in an air-conditioned marquee stunningly styled by leading garden designer Stephen Woodhams. Acclaimed designer Cleve West will be headlining the exciting talks programme, while free workshops and activities for adults and children alike will be on offer throughout the fair. CONTEMPORARY STYLE GROW London is the place to discover everything that’s hot in gardening in 2015. Find colourful, cuttingedge furniture from Barbed and all the latest accessories and planters from the likes of Judy Green’s Garden Store, The Pot Company and the very chic North One Garden Centre. Those without gardens will find plenty of inspiration too – with of-the-moment terrariums and hanging planters from The Urban Botanist and Adorn Homeware – and a glorious selection of indoor plants and succulents to put in them too.

MODERN VINTAGE Mixing old and new is one of the biggest trends at the moment – something seen very strongly at GROW London 2015, with companies offering everything from antique furniture to pre-loved tools to add personality to your outdoor space. Highlights include Garden Brocante and Architectural Heritage which source antique and vintage pots, planters and garden ornaments. Aldgate Home refurbishes old window frames and mirrors to create stunning 46 JUNE2015

design features and The Victorian Glasshouse Company restores old greenhouses and makes new conservatories and cold frames. PRINT AND PATTERN Print and pattern can be just as much part of a garden ‘room’ as a living room - and there’s plenty to choose from at GROW. Thornback & Peel combines modernist geometric patterns and 19th century wood engravings to produce beautiful, covetable prints inspired by an eclectic mix of Victoriana, Mrs Beeton and Beatrix Potter’s Mr McGregor’s garden. Visitors won’t be able to miss The Stripes Company’s stand, overflowing with its vibrant, colourful deckchairs, fabrics and hammocks which will brighten up any garden or patio. Or if flowers are more your thing, head to Botanical Cushions for an elegant range of botanically-inspired cushions for both inside and out. CONTEMPORARY GARDEN ART A piece of art or sculpture can enhance any garden, large or small. At GROW London, a selection of artists and craftsmen will be presenting a wide range of original and fascinating pieces in a variety of materials, from stone and wire to beautiful stained glass. GROW London is organised by the team behind the Affordable Art Fair, now in 13 cities around the world OPENING TIMES Friday 19 June – Sunday 21 June - 11am – 6pm ADMISSION Adult Advance - £10 (plus booking fee) Adult Door - £16 Concession Advance - £8 (plus booking fee) Concession Door - £14 Children under 16 - Free

THE DETAILS Tickets are just £10 in advance, and can be bought online at www.growlondon.com GROW London Marquee, Lower Fairground Site, East Heath Road, Hampstead, NW3 1TH

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RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2015 HIGHLIGHTS Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the brightest new ideas, the latest trends and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the world wants to see.

t is the most prestigious show in the world to enjoy gardening at its most gorgeous and glamorous. With so many vibrant colours and patterns on display – it’s a visual feast. The rain did not deter three generations of the royal family at The RHS Chelsea Flow-er Show this year . It was a family affair as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were joined by the Prince of Wales and Prince Harry as they browsed the displays. The Princess Royal, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Duke and Duchess of Glouces-ter and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent also attended the show. The Queen congratulated Prince Harry on his work for an African charity as she toured a garden created for Sentebale, a charity founded by the prince which helps vulnerable children in the small southern African country of Lesotho. The garden was inspired by a children’s centre the charity is building there. Prince Harry also re-vealed his gardening ambitions at the show, and said he hoped to “spend more time in the garden” after leaving the Army. He said “It’s fantastic. It’s everything I could have wished. If my garden was big enough I’d move it into my garden. There are certain parts of this that are exactly like Africa and the rest takes you on this journey of what it could be like. This is our way of trying to bring a little bit of Lesotho to Chelsea.” Other famous faces spotted amongst the vibrant displays were Joanna Lumley, Brenda Blethyn, Alan Titchmarsh, Angela Rippon, Twiggy, Kelly Hoppen, Susan Hampshire, Sir Ian McKellen, Olivia Colman and Mary Berry, Seventy seven coveted RHS Gold Medals were awarded this year

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at the RHS Chel-sea Flower Show, sponsored by M&G Investments, with a total of 7 Gold Medals, 7 Silver-Gilt Medals and 1 Silver Medal awarded to Show Gardens, with no Bronze medals in sight. Sixty-eight nurseries and growers within the Great Pavilion, the floral heart of the show, achieved RHS Gold Medals for their displays. The Diamond Jubilee Award for the best display in the Great Pavilion which was introduced in celebration of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, was awarded to Birmingham City Council with their floral celebration of 300 years of Birmingham City Cathedral. Gold Medals were awarded for the big show gardens with Dan Pearson’s Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden winning Best Show Garden. BEST SHOW GARDEN The Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden Designed by Dan Pearson BEST FRESH GARDEN Dark Matter Garden for the National Schools’ Observatory Designed by Howard Miller Design Ltd BEST ARTISAN GARDEN The Sculptor’s Picnic Garden by Walker’s Nurseries Designed by Graham Bodle FURTHER AWARDS Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres also clinched a record 70th consecutive Gold medal, securing the nursery’s status as the most successful exhibitor the show’s 102-year-old show history.

Multi-award winning artificial grass company Easigrass celebrated a 4 Star trade stand award, their fourth RHS Chelsea Flower Show win since 2010. Commenting on their glorious triumph, Anthony J. Gallagher, Managing Director of Easigrass Distribu-tion Ltd, said: “I am utterly thrilled to have won a 4 star trade stand award on ‘artifi-cial’ home turf, with my industry colleague and friend, Tony Smith and supported by John Lewis. “We are extremely excited about our new Easi-Scape business offering and will be working with some very wellknown landscaping names to assist us with development, as well as forging JVs within hard landscaping as well.” The Easigrass trade stand paid homage to ‘The Great British Summer’ and the versa-tility of the Easigrass range of products, particularly Easi-Mayfair, their world class, best-selling artificial grass as well as the launch of a new landscaping operation called Easi-Scape. PLANT OF THE YEAR Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise has been crowned plant of the year at the RHS Chel-sea Flower Show 2015. For the third year running, a flowering shrub has won the Chel-sea Plant of The Year competition. Following victories for a viburnum and a hydran-gea, this year Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise (‘Jwws5’) has taken the crown. This unique deciduous shrub has four distinct features through the season. In April, the white lacecap flowers open on tiered layers almost like a wedding cake, blushing pink as the mature. Then, in summer, SHOW GARDEN REGIONAL WINNERS - LONDON The Brewin Dolphin Garden Award: Gold Category: Show Garden www.parklane. intercontinental.com The Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Garden Award: Gold Category: Show Garden www.jcclimbingframes.com Sentebale Garden

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there are red berries turning black to provide a feast for the birds. Next comes a late summer surprise in the form of a second flush of flowers while in autumn the foliage turns fiery orange red. Kilimanjaro Sunrise, en-tered by Burncoose Nurseries (GPK2), is a shrub that performs at four different times of year. It’s like having four different plants for the price of one. British Olympian Katie Clark braved the rain to take a dip in a show-garden pond. Clark, 21, Hannah Green, 20, and Robyn Bignell, 20, of the synchronised swimming group Aquabatix, wore hats made with 800 Dance chrysanthemums as they gingerly entered the water in the M&G garden. They said they loved swimming in the pond surrounded by British flowers. “It is nicer to be somewhere where the water is more natural rather than in a big arena. Maybe the Olympic committee should keep their eye on this – they could include it in their pools,” Clark said..” RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most important event in the gardener’s calendar, trendy Londoners come to drink and talk; see and be seen, and horiculturalists hail-ing from all over the country to come and admire the latest trends in gardening. Every year huge crowds, armed with shopping bags and collapsible plastic trolleys, descend on the stalls and gardens just to take a piece of the show home with them. Horticulture doesn’t get any sharper-elbowed than this. www.rhs.org.uk Federation of British Bonsai Societies Award: Gold Category: Floral Marquee www.etchart.co.uk Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants Award: Gold Category: Floral Marquee K Partington Award: Silver Category: Floral Marquee www.chiveuk.com Marks & Spencer Award: Gold

www.cloudybay.co.nz Peter Beales Roses Award: Gold Category: Floral Marquee www.telegraph.co.uk Pheasant Acre Plants Award: Gold Category: Floral Marquee www.telegraph.co.uk Whetman Pinks Award: Silver-Gilt Category: Floral Marquee www.eleanorlakelin.co.uk

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THE ROOF GARDENS AT KENSINGTON

Feed your curiosity and unlock over 200 secret gardens...

OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND SATURDAY 13TH & SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2015

pen Garden Squares Weekend will open over 200 hidden, private and little-known London gardens located across 27 London boroughs – they range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental, and include private gardens, roof gardens, community allotments, wildlife gardens, urban farms, and gardens belonging to historic buildings, institutions, cafes, schools and shops. This year, highlights include the garden at Number 10 Downing Street; the stylish City roof garden at Nomura International with glorious panoramic views; the luscious Phoenix Garden nestled in the heart of the West End; Fassett Square in Hackney - famed as the inspiration for Albert Square in EastEnders; garden barges floating on the River Thames; the former Arsenal football ground at Highbury Stadium with the hallowed turf now a contemporary garden; community gardens, reclaimed sites and a host of leafy London squares including Cleveland, Eccleston, Eaton, Fitzroy and Mecklenburgh.

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There are also guided walks and cycling tours, familyfriendly activities, plant sales, live music and pop-up events. Established in 1998, Open Garden Squares Weekend takes place annually and is the London Parks & Gardens Trust’s highest profile event, underpinned by the Trust’s aim of increasing knowledge and the appreciation of London’s green space network. The Weekend presented in association with the National Trust. TICKET INFORMATION £10 advance/£12 over the Weekend/Under 12s go free National Trust Members 25% off. THE DETAILS Presented by the London Parks & Gardens Trust in association with the National Trust. For more information, garden listings and tickets: www.opensquares.org

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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Preview 30TH JUNE – 5TH JULY 2015

Enjoy six days of green-fingered fun with a host of horticultural displays and activities in the grounds of the royal palace. The 25th year of the world’s largest annual flower show will bring a wealth of fantastic features, all celebrating communities, great food and beautiful plants. There will be an eclectic mix of designs and themes to fill you with wonder...

Fabulous Show Features RHS ANNIVERSARY MAZE The anniversary maze is a magical new addition to celebrate its silver anniversary. Packed with beautiful planting and immersive elements, it is the largest feature at the show. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION The Conceptual Gardens are more evocative than ever. This year six gardens have the theme of Sensations with designers asked to create immersive and interactive installations. Gabrielle Evans brings a piece of Africa, with her thought-provoking African Vision: Malawi Garden, inspired by the charity’s experience of seeing the devastation of the natural landscape caused by monocropping and chemical fertilisers. John Humphreys and Andy Hyde’s Equilibrium represents the balance between the opposing forces of sun, moon and sea. SHOW GARDEN INSPIRATION The Macmillan Legacy Garden is designed as a community space which could be attached to a Macmillan Care centre. Ian Hammond’s Squires Garden Centre: Town Garden celebrates Squire’s Garden Centres’ 25th year at the show. For the The Henri Le Worm: Community Garden, Chris Collins and Oli Blanc will show kids how much can be gained from going outside and connecting with nature. UP ON THE ROOF The Summer Gardens display a variety of ideas, including a roof garden, a healing garden and a rice field. Designed as a demonstration garden for an educational organisation, VaRa Garden Design’s Foundations for Growth, sponsored by Provender Nurseries and Capel Manor College, has spaces for students to be 52 JUNE2015

inspired, to learn, to reflect and to plan their future path. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY Botanica World Discoveries: Winnie the Pooh begins his journey - a garden showing where A A Milne, created the much-loved bear – a garden of childhood make believe and adult creativity. The Tea Party by Charlie Bloom celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A celebration of colour and texture, with the Great British love of a tea party in all its glory. And you will discover an abundance of food and drink venues including... T he Palace Garden Room - offers sandwiches, salads and cakes, as well as a full afternoon tea, in a beautiful location overlooking the Long Water. A llium Restaurant (Inspire) - A stunning fine dining restaurant, with spectacular views over the show gardens, the Palace and the deer park.To book a table, please call 0844 338 7502 (bookings close on 26 June). C hampagne & Seafood Restaurant (Inspire) - A stylish waitress service restaurant overlooking the Long Water, enjoy a glass of chilled Laurent-Perrier Champagne and sample a contemporary seafood menu.To book a table, please call 0844 338 7502 (bookings close on 26 June). There are a number of food courts, with 100% freshly made beef burgers, sustainable fish & chips, free-range hog roasts, succulent rotisserie chickens, and freshly baked cakes and pastries. All the food is from local producers, prepared fresh and cooked on site. THE DETAILS To purchase tickets, please visit www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

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KEW SPICES

We don’t think twice about the peppermill on our dining table or the vanilla in our ice-cream, but the power of some plants to colour, flavour and preserve, makes them worth more than their weight in gold.

his summer, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will be Full of sessions take you on a musical symphony of culture, exploring Spice as it explores the botanical origins of these mystical different parts of the world through one of the best loved mediums. commodities: From the distant lands in which they grow, Book a Cinnamon, Pepper or Cardamom Rickshaw for to the botanists authenticating them at Kew for hundreds of an immersive, theatrical and yet educational ride around the years, spice stories will come to life through a programme bursting Gardens. As Kew passes by, your guides will take you through with flavour, interactive installations and exhibitions. the story of the spices you are tasting, giving you astonishing facts and figures about its history and scientific make-up. Your taste Come face-to-face with nutmeg, turmeric and tamarind in buds will be dazzled by the hit of Pepper or soothing Cardamom the steamy Palm House, or chillies, ginger and vanilla orchids whilst hearing about how spices have influenced in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Have the world we live in. a walk around outside and you won’t miss the giant nutmeg, ginger and 14 metre chilli No spice festival would be complete without Inflatables. Have a peep inside them and enjoy fantastic food and indeed visitors will delight in an unexpected view of their inner workings. delectable, spiced dishes and drinks from around the globe in the Orangery and Pavilion restaurants. Share stories at the Spice Exchange, a hub Every week a different spicy cuisine will be in the of activity created and conceptualised by mix. And spiced cocktails will be available on the Wayward. Trade ideas, recipes and remedies weekends at the Pop-up Botanical Bar by the Palm at the extraordinary timber pavilion interlaced House Pond. Discover the botanical origins of your with thousands of spice jars. Beneath its unique drink’s ingredients as you sip and swirl. cantilevered roof, the Spice Exchange will house Full of Spice a small exhibition space. So transport to exotic climes as you discover A summer festival bursting with taste, scent and colour Participate in hands-on sessions and discover the botanical origins of spices throughout Kew what parts of plants from around the world Gardens this summer. Whether plant seed, root are used as spices. Enjoy a series of talks, performances and or bark, find out what makes a spice a spice and learn of the workshops and meet the Kew Scientists who continue to methods used and challenges faced by the people who grow and authenticate spices. prepare spices today. Spicy Saturdays follow the ancient spice trade routes from East to THE DETAILS West. Each event will visit a different world region, featuring speakers, storytellers, performances, food demonstrations and workshops For more information about Full of Spice at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew visit the website at www.kew.org/fullofspice blending history, mythology, travel and cookery. Spicy Sunday 23 May - 6 September

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Treat your Dad this Father’s Day at the O2 Centre

What are you treating your Dad to this Father’s Day? A delicious meal in a local restaurant? A stylish office accessory? Some DIY must-haves? Whatever you’re planning, step off the tube at Finchley Road and pop into the O2 Centre to discover delicious dishes from all around the world and a range of perfect gifts for your Dad.

asty treats Why not treat your Dad to what he really wants? – Some quality time with you! With a perfectly curated selection of over 15 eateries to suit every occasion and preference, the O2 Centre is ready and waiting to serve up delicious food at any time of day. Your perfect destination for delicious American burgers at Byron Burger to mouth-watering pizza at Pizza Express as well as beers on the sun terrace at Rossopomodoro. Finish your visit off with a trip to the Vue cinema, where you can catch one of the newest films (let your Dad choose!). A STYLISH OFFICE A Scandinavian utilitarian chic acacia wood paper tray from BoConcept will help your Dad do the monthly admin in style. For bonus points tell him that just like him, the wood will wear beautifully. BoConcept, £29 A PORTABLE BBQ With summer in our sights, there’ll be lots of opportunities for BBQs with the family and we all know that this is when Dads come into their own. The Portable Bucket BBQ from Homebase (£9.99) means your Dad can take his barbequing-prowess anywhere he likes. Homebase, £9.99

LED ALARM CLOCK If your Dad struggles to get out of bed in the morning he needs one of these Click Clock Wood-Effect LED Alarm Clocks from Habitat (£45). The clock has a sleek, minimalist look and shows the time, date and temperature alternately. Your Dad will never be late again! Habitat, £45 THE VERY EMBARRASSING BOOK OF DAD JOKES Does your Dad think he’s the next Michael Mcintyre? Fuel his quest for stardom with this collection of delightfully cringy jokes. Hopefully they will be an improvement on his current ones! Paperchase, £9.99 FLYING IN STYLE Is you Dad an aspiring jetsetter? Why not help him travel in style with this Alphabet Mint Passport Holder from Oliver Bonas (£12.50) which makes a perfect gift for any styleconscious Dad. Oliver Bonas, £12.50 THE DETAILS For more information about any of these gifts and restaurants, or to find out what else is on offer at the O2 Centre, please visit www.o2centre.co.uk JUNE2015 55

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KEW THE MUSIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN LEWIS

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utterflies have to spread their wings, especially the bold ones. If they’re bright enough, after all, they catch the eyes of the curious. If they make a good sound as they move, then ears perk up too. This is what happened to one exotic creature from East London, Paloma Faith is soaring, exploring a bigger, braver new world, and taking us with her. For two nights this summer, Paloma Faith, Brit Award – best female solo artist 2015 will headline this glorious festival of concerts, Kew the Music, in partnership with John Lewis, renowned for their magical and relaxed atmosphere within the grounds of Kew Gardens. Caro Emerald, Jools Holland, UB40 Ali, Astro & Mickey complete the line up before the final night when the legendary band, The SPECIALS, close the festival with their up beat blend of two-tone and ska, which is guaranteed to have the Kew the Music audience on their feet and sing to songs such as Two Much Too Young, Ghost Town and Free.

FEASTING WITH ANGELA HARTNETT Excitingly this year within the stunning surroundings of Kew Gardens, and the buzzing atmosphere of a balmy summer evening, why not experience a menu created by Angela Hartnett by reserving hospitality for your evening at Kew the Music. Whilst those lucky enough to secure grass tickets for this annual sell out event will be taking their places on the lawns, there is the opportunity to experience an evening of VIP hospitality within the iconic Nash Conservatory with a ‘feasting’ menu

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specifically designed by award winning caterers Smart by Angela Hartnett, one of Britain’s most successful and best loved chefs. The highlights of your evening will include Champagne cocktails & canapés on arrival, menu designed by Angela Hartnett plus access to the reserved enclosure to enjoy the concert. VIP HOSPITALITY TICKETS From £199.00 per person plus VAT

Artist Line Up PALOMA FAITH TUESDAY 7TH & THURSDAY 9TH JULY with support: Liam Bailey CARO EMERALD WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY with support : Jack Pack JOOLS HOLLAND FRIDAY 10TH JULY with special guest Marc Almond and support from The Selecter UB40 :ALI - ASTRO - MICKEY SATURDAY 11TH JULY THE SPECIALS SUNDAY 12th JULY

THE DETAILS HOW TO BOOK Hospitality tickets Call 01923 710970 or log on to www.ambro-events.com for information and reservations For the very first time in 2015, these concerts are a collaboration between Kew Gardens, Kilimanjaro Live Ltd and Raymond Gubbay Ltd. with VIP official hospitality available through Ambro Events, appointed agent.

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The Start of Summer! Summer Streets on Regent Street In its fourth year Regent Street welcomes back Summer Streets, when each Sunday in July will be traffic free and feature a different, interactive theme.

downloading the Regent Street App. unday 5 July will see Summer Streets kick off with Regent Street, London W1 is one of the world’s leading a Garden theme. Regent Street will be transformed shopping streets. Global fashion and lifestyle brands such into an idyllic garden complete with summer as Burberry, Hunter, lawns and a Kiehl’s, Watches of sustainable bee and Switzerland, Michael butterfly zone. Kors, Longchamp From gardens to gym and J.Crew can be wear, Sunday 12 July found on the Mile of will celebrate Health Style and its adjoining and Fitness on Regent streets. Street. Cheer on runners The world-class as The British 10k passes retail offer on Regent through Regent Street or Street is neatly practice your rugby skills partnered by the with The Harlequins who wide selection of will be running coaching restaurants, fine dining sessions throughout the establishments and day. smart in-store bars, all From cardio to of them perfect for a catwalk on Sunday 19 pit-stop, mid-shop. July The Mile of Style will celebrate Fashion. Regent Street’s premium brands will showcase a selection of THE DETAILS innovative and unique designs on a 50m pop-up catwalk. More information about Summer Streets on Regent Street The final traffic free Sunday of Summer Streets celebrates can be found at.... Regent Street’s thriving Arts and Culture. On Sunday 26 July facebook.com/RegentStreetOfficial Google+/RegentStreetW1 artists will be creating live installations on the street whilst twitter.com/RegentStreetW1 youtube.com/RegentStreetTV The University of Westminster will be displaying fashion instagram.com/RegentStreetW1 weibo.com/RegentStreetOnline collections and artworks from their graduate shows. pinterest.com/RegentStreetW1 wechat.com/RegentStreetOnline Shoppers can keep up to date with Summer Streets events as well as the latest shopping and dining offers by www.RegentStreetOnline.com

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Donnafugata G O L F R E S O R T & S PA

Think of Sicily and it is hard not to think of Mount Etna, one of its most famous and popular attractions.

urope’s tallest active volcano has an imposing presence on the island – the largest in the Mediterranean – not least because it’s one of the first things you see from the air as you prepare your final descent into the holiday destination. But to simply associate Sicily with Etna would be a mistake and ignore its numerous other assets, with the island overflowing with fabulous culture, ancient history and sumptuous cuisine and fine wines. Situated in the cultural heart of the province of Ragusa, the deluxe Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA offers the perfect base for a relaxing five-star holiday for both couples and families, and the unforgettable chance to experience some of Sicily’s many delights. From jaw-dropping art and ancient history to spectacular

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nature reserves and mouth-watering local delicacies, Ragusa has it all and the Donnafugata Resort serves it up to guests on a plate. Located just 15 minutes from Comiso International Airport, 90 minutes’ drive from Catania airport and set in the beautiful area of Donnafugata, a famous tourist destination known for the imposing castle which bears the same name, the Resort boasts a number of fantastic historical cities to explore nearby. These include Val di Noto, the heart of Sicilian baroque; Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Siracuse, Noto and Scicli. All are deemed fitting of UNESCO World Heritage status. Fans of TV detective Inspector Montalbano can visit famous landmarks made popular by the cult BBC series, sample an array of the region’s gastronomic delights – including Modica’s world-

famous chocolate (an experience not to be missed) – or take a trip on the Val di Noto wine route, visiting and tasting highquality wines at the most important wineries in south-east Sicily. Ragusa is renowned for its traditions and folklore customs, holding many annual religious ceremonies and festivals including jazz and film, while lovers of the outdoors can indulge in a range of pursuits including fishing, sky diving, hot-air ballooning or exploring the area on and around Mount Etna. Donnafugata Resort also has plenty to recommend to couples and families seeking a more relaxing holiday away from the hectic pace of everyday life. The Resort is home to an award-winning luxury 900m2 Spa and health club that has been designed for the maximum comfort and relaxation of guests, with a wide range of reinvigorating personalised treatments and massages available. Using only natural products, local minerals and essential oils scents inspired by Sicily to relax, purify and relax the body, the menu of treatments offers a choice between revitalizing rituals, holistic therapies, scrubs, steam baths, specific programs for toning and slimming and special couple massages. There’s even a massage specifically designed for golfers to ease any aches and pains after a round, one that I would recommend thoroughly. Donnafugata Resort features 202 rooms and a choice of four deluxe accommodation options, and three restaurants offer a mouth-watering, broad selection of ‘0km food’ locally-sourced gastronomic delights, well accompanied by perfect Sicilian wines to enhance flavour. Guests can relax and unwind by the Resort’s two swimming

pools or, alternatively, they can soak up some Sicilian sunshine with a visit to the venue’s secluded private sandy beach. Situated just a few minutes’ drive away beside the Randello Nature Reserve, the golden sand and crystal-clear sea are perfect for all members of the family, and a free daily shuttle bus service runs during the summer months. There’s plenty for the kids to do at the Resort, too, with the Resort’s Vik’s Club offering children a full activity summer programme, including sports, workshops, team games, tournaments and a variety of day trips. And then there is the golf. Taking pride of place at Donnafugata Resort are its two 18-hole championship golf courses; the Parkland and the Links. The former, designed by South African legend Gary Player, hosted the Sicilian Open in 2011 and wanders through a delightful mixture of carob and olive trees, while the latter, created by Italian Franco Piras, offers a pleasant contrast and has already been shortlisted to be named as ‘Italy’s Best Course’ at the 2015 World Golf Awards to be held later this year. With the Resort also opening a new Darren Clarke Centre of Excellence last year – the only one of its kind in continental Europe featuring the 2016 European Ryder Cup captain and offering a range of tuition packages for golfers young and old – Donnafugata Resort really has something for everyone, making it a must on your list of places to visit and a destination not to be missed. THE DETAILS To discover more about Donnafugata Golf Resort & SPA and its range of holiday packages, visit www.donnafugatagolfresort.com

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Tempting, timeless and triumphant Prestat - chocolatier to Her Majesty The Queen - goes from strength to strength.

restat may be one of the world’s oldest chocolate shops but it is also one of the most vibrant. Its reputation for making exquisite handmade chocolates quickly spread and before too long, maharajas, sultans, presidents and stars of the stage and screen had all experienced the delight that only the finest chocolate can bring. Prestat’s first shop was opened by Antoine Dufour in London in 1902. However, Antoine started employing chocolatiers as early as 1891 and his family invented the first chocolate truffle in 1895. Since then, Prestat’s regular customers have included everyone from Sarah Bernhart to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who sometimes treated her daughters, the young princesses, to a box of Prestat’s Rose and Violet Crèmes. Both The Queen Mother and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted Prestat a Royal Warrant and, as chocolatier to Her Majesty the Queen, their chocolates continue to be served at every major state banquet. Prestat was also a favoured haunt of Roald Dahl, author of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. He loved Prestat truffles so much that he made them the centrepiece of his novel My Uncle Oswald. In the book, a raucous comic romp, a love potion hidden inside the irresistible truffles was secretly fed to Europe’s monarchs. The author even referred to Prestat in his autobiographical recipe book,

‘Memories of Gypsy Corner’, “I also adore so-called truffles…as Prestat makes them.” By constantly innovating and experimenting with only the very finest milk, dark and white chocolate, Prestat is continually winning awards and creating magical new recipes – as well as its timeless classics. Prestat is one of the few British artisan chocolatiers to make all its own chocolates – giving it complete ownership of the recipes and sourcing of ingredients as well as the opportunity to nurture the traditional skills needed to create its handcrafted chocolates. Their kitchens have won 13 Gold Great Taste Awards in the last two years. Prestat was also voted ‘the country’s best chocolate and confectionery brand (2014-2015)’ in a survey commissioned by the Guild of Fine Food. The Black Forest Gateau Truffles received a Gold Great Taste Award, 2014. Ever since Bill Keeling and his half-brother, Nick Crean, bought the business in 1998, Prestat has enjoyed one of the most exciting chapters in its history. In 2011, Prestat began selling chocolates in the USA and launched in all Bloomingdales Flagship Stores and throughout Dean & Deluca USA. Extravagant packaging combines grandeur with a sense of fun, ensuring that any box of Prestat’s chocolates provides the ultimate treat from the moment you receive it to the moment you taste what’s inside. THE DETAILS

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Lewisham Shopping Centre’s Model Market - the destination for food and music loving Dads

re you looking for something a bit different to do this Father’s Day? If so, pop down to Lewisham Shopping Centre’s Model Market for an evening full of delicious tastes and sounds. The popular Street Feast event, next door to Lewisham Shopping Centre, has returned to Lewisham High Street for a second year. Drawing on the best street food talent in London, The Model Market, which was hugely popular in 2014, features new additions of a suntrap roof bar and a terrace where visitors can relax or party to vinyl tunes from a host of DJs. Food loving Dads can enjoy tastes from around the world including Mama’s Jerk, Caribbean cuisine; Rola Wala, twisted Indian street food; Smoke Stack, tastes of London served from a sleeper train and Yum Bun, tasty Taiwanese burgers, among many others? It’s located right next door to Lewisham Shopping Centre, so you can also conveniently pop in to well-known high street fashion and lifestyle stores if you’re looking for additional perfect gifts for your Dad. The event, which is one of four taking place in east London, started on Friday 17 April and will run to Saturday

3 October. It takes place over 15 consecutive weekends, every Friday and Saturday, from 6pm until late. With five different bars, a Rum Shack and Rotary cocktails, there’s bound to be a tipple that your Dad will enjoy.

COMPETITION Lewisham Shopping Centre is running an exclusive competition, inviting those that visit the Model Market to share their #streetfeastselfie on Twitter to be in with a chance to win £100 to spend in a selected store* at Lewisham Shopping Centre. Why not take a selfie with your dad and share it with @LewishamCentre, using the hashtag #StreetFeastSelfie. Competition closes on Friday 31 July and one winner will be selected, at random, from all entries. *T&Cs apply, visit: www.lewishamshopping.co.uk/whats-on/streetfeastselfie

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City of London Festival 22ND JUNE – 10TH JULY 2015

City of London Festival returns this summer to animate the Square Mile in new and exciting ways.

nce again, the Festival will feature an innovative, eclectic programme of music, dance, spoken word and street performance. It will also be a celebration of the City, its architecture, skyline and streets, and its energy, stories and relationships with the rest of the world. HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE Jazz with a View: Unrivalled vistas with world-class jazz. Commanding viewpoints over London include the Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street and the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, with performances from Jeremy Monteiro (June 23), Norma Winstone (June 26), Anita Wardell (July 5) and Arve Henriksen (July 7). Justice, Money, Power: A series of debates and discussions will focus on the financial, political and ethical implications of life in the City. Subjects include ‘Do judges have too much power?’ in the Judges’ Room at the Old Bailey (June 23), and ‘Are we heading for another crisis?’ at the Bishopsgate Institute (June 30). Orchestral concerts in the magnificent setting of St Paul’s Cathedral, with the London Symphony Orchestra performing Haydn’s Creation (June 24) and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performing Monteverdi’s Vespers (July 2). The City’s Great Halls, not normally open to the public, featuring intimate concerts including the Danish String Quartet performing at Plaisterers’ Hall (June 22), Ian Bostridge and Sebastian Wybrew in Mansion House (June 30) and the New Zealand String Quartet in Goldsmiths’ Hall (July 8).

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horal Capital: the City of London hosts more regular choirs C than anywhere else in the world. This year sees the first ever Wren Choral Marathon (Saturday 27 June) consisting of a day of 17 different choral performances in each of Wren’s magnificent City churches. Sir Alan Sugar’s sidekick from The Apprentice, Nick Hewer, will narrate the brilliant 1960’s musical satire about corporate life and office politics - How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (July 9) - inside the City of London’s ancient HQ, the Guildhall Great Hall. W orld Première: A new work for chorus and ensemble by Thea Musgrave, Voices of Our Ancestors, will be given its first performance by the Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge in the atmospheric surroundings of St Bride’s, Fleet Street (July 9). C hildren’s Parade: around 1000 children will bring ‘Myths and Legends’ to life on the streets of the City (July 10). Among other free events the Hampstead Heath Family Day will take place on Sunday 28 June. Walks and tours will include the art collections of Deutsche Bank (June 22), Clifford Chance (July 7) and Simmons & Simmons (July 1), and guided walks celebrating the democratic institutions in the City. THE DETAILS For more details visit www.colf.org Box office: 0845 120 7502 @CoLFestival CityofLondonFestival

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Investec Opera Holland Park 2015 Season

Opera Holland Park is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed events in London’s musical calendar and the 19th season includes five productions in 36 main-stage public performances.

or their 2015 season there will be a mixture of new productions and revivals, including the first ever professional London performance of Jonathan Dove’s contemporary opera Flight.

Il trittico by Giacomo Puccini

JUNE 2, 5, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 AT 7.00PM

The season opens with Puccini’s powerful Il trittico. These three one act operas portray a diverse spectrum of human emotion; the heartbreak and tragedy of Suor Angelica, the terror and jealousy of tabarro’s murder, both of which seem at odds with the comedy of Gianni Schicchi. The music is wondrous, too, and it is hard to imagine many more potent theatrical experiences.

Flight by Jonathan Dove JUNE 6, 10, 12, 17, 19 AT 7.30PM

Flight is an experience shared by many of us – flight cancellations and airport frustrations – but with the addition of slapstick comedy, camp canoodling and a poignant story of a stranded refugee, it has become one of the most popular and performed British operas in recent decades. This new production, the first ever by Opera Holland Park, is the first professional London performance. We are also excited to announce a new ticket scheme of £20 tickets for under 30’s. Contact the box office for more information.

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi

JUNE 24, 26, JULY 1, 4, 8, 10, 16, 19 (MATINEE 2PM), 21, 24 AT 7.30PM

One of the great operas of the 19th Century, Aida is more than an epic procession: the choruses, scale and the perception are countered by what is a deeply intimate final dénouement. Verdi gave his masterwork some of the greatest choruses and arias of the era and it is rare for this opera to receive productions at houses in London. This will be a new production and its debut at Opera Holland Park. 66 JUNE2015

Lakmé by Léo Delibes

JULY 9, 11, 15, 18, 23, 27 (THE CHRISTINE COLLINS YOUNG ARTISTS PERFORMANCE), 29, 31 AT 7.30PM

Delibes’ Lakmé is perhaps best known for the flower duet, used for many years in a well-known airline’s advertisement. The score is delicious and the story is one of sacrifice and honour and since the opera remains a relative rarity in London, OHP are excited to see it return to our stage in a new production. The performance on Monday 27 July sees the return of the highly successful Christine Collins Young Artists to the OHP stage, conducted by Holly Mathieson with John Wilkie.

L’amore dei tre Re by Italo Montemezzi JULY 22, 25, 28, 30, AUGUST 1 AT 8.00PM

OHP are absolutely delighted to bring their extraordinary production of Italo Montemezzi’s masterpiece, L’amore dei tre Re. The opera is a scintillating 90 minutes, with no interval, of drama, passion, murderous rage, jealousy and ultimately noble forgiveness and sacrifice. This production is widely regarded as one of the best ever staged at OHP and is simply not to be missed.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Will Todd JULY 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30*, 31, AUGUST 1 AT 3PM

After the huge success of OHP’s first ever commissioned family opera, composed by Will Todd, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland will return to the Yucca Lawn in Holland Park in July. Tickets are priced at just £5 for children and £10 for adults. www.aliceopera.com THE DETAILS For ticket prices and to book, please phone the Opera Holland Park Box Office on 0300 999 1000 or visit www.operahollandpark.com Investec Opera Holland Park is owned and managed by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

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Rare Ferraris to be auctioned for charity Two of the most valuable Ferraris in the world are to be auctioned for charity after an astonishing donation in a British man’s will.

he 1960 250 GT and the 1967 275 GTB/4, owned in life by the late Northamptonshire businessman Richard Colton will be sold to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), and could secure more than £10million. Just ten of the 250 GTs and 27 of the 275 GTBs were supplied new to the UK, making this double-auction an incredibly rare event.

THE TWO FERRARI MOTOR CARS 1960 Ferrari 250 GT short-wheelbase (SWB) Berlinetta chassis 1995 GT, of which just 167 were made with a mere ten being supplied new to the UK market. Unveiled at the 1959 Paris Salon, today the Ferrari 250 GT SWB is on many experts’ list of the ‘most beautiful cars in the world’. It’s certainly one of the most valuable, joining the 250 Testa Rossa and 250 GTO in the multimillion-dollar club and is a ‘must-have’ for any serious Ferrari collector. In its day, the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta was the fastest, most accomplished 3.0-litre GT racing car that money could buy. Honed by Giotto Bizzarrini, Carlo Chiti and Mauro Forghieri, the same team that would later develop the equally successful but even more rare 250 GTO, the newcomer’s combination of low weight, high power, well-sorted suspension and four-wheel disc brakes brought it success worldwide. Driven by such greats as Stirling Moss and Phil Hill, from 1960 to 1961 SWBs won the RAC Tourist Trophy, the Tour de France Automobile and the Paris 1000km. Another was third overall at the 1961 Le Mans 24 Hours, behind two Ferrari prototypes. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 chassis 10177 GT – thought by many to be the ultimate front-engined, Enzo-era Ferrari road car Another powerful Ferrari that made its debut in Paris, just 350 of the 300bhp, 160mph berlinettas were made, of which a mere 27 were supplied new to the UK market. Widely regarded as the best all-round GT car of the 1960s, the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 comfortably eclipsed rivals from Aston Martin, Maserati, Jaguar 70 JUNE2015

and Lamborghini. First-time owners included the Hollywood star Steve McQueen, and the car’s peerless handling and delicate steering makes it a far easier car to drive than its more numerous successor, the 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’. The example offered – ‘10177 GT’ – began life as the Maranello Concessionaires demonstrator. Swapping a Bentley Speed Six for the Ferrari in 1974, the late Richard Colton proceeded to drive it extensively throughout the UK and Europe. Now showing some 78,000 miles on its odometer, like its stablemate 250 GT SWB, the silver 275GTB/4 was a frequent visitor to Scotland, Sweden, France and Italy. Regularly maintained by marque specialists, one cannot help but feel that Enzo Ferrari would have approved of such spirited usage. Both cars come from long-term ownership, are ‘matching numbers’ and in highly original condition. Simon Hope, Chairman of H&H Classics, which will manage the sale on 14th October this year at the Imperial War Museum near Cambridge, added: “These stunning motor cars have been with Richard Colton for 40 years and meant a very great deal to him. So we are absolutely committed to realising the maximum amount for the cars. It promises to be an historic sale.” Guy Rose, Legacy Manager at the RNLI, said: “We are deeply grateful and humbled by Mr Colton’s generous gift and his decision to benefit the RNLI in this way.Six out of every 10 lifeboat launches are only made possible because of gifts left to us in wills, so they are vital to saving lives at sea. Mr Colton’s generosity will be felt most by our volunteer crews and the people whose lives they save.” THE DETAILS All bidding enquiries should be directed to Damian Jones, Sales Manager at H&H Classics, on +44 (0) 1925 210035, email damian.jones@handh.co.uk www.handh.co.uk

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golf courses and a new Leadbetter Golf Academy – the only one in mainland Spain – it is easy to see why it is regarded as a Mecca for golfers. Set in a location three times the size of Monaco in Murcia, southeast Spain, the venue has been named ‘Best Golf Resort in Spain’ by readers of Today’s Golfer magazine for the last four years and won a similar award at the 2014 World Golf Awards, while it has staged numerous high-profile events over the years. Described by Leadbetter (coach to four former world number ones including Sir Nick Faldo) as “comparable with anything I have seen worldwide”, the new bespoke golf academy is the centrepiece of La Manga Club’s recent €1m redevelopment of its teaching and practice centre, with other new practice facilities including four short game areas for bunker play and chipping, three large putting greens and an extended 300 metre-long driving range. Each of the resort’s championship courses present their own individual challenge, and heading the list is the South Course which, as well as hosting the Spanish Open – both men’s and ladies’ – has been the venue for many major professional

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will return to the resort at the end of July, while there’s also a junior club, mountain biking, climbing and crazy golf to keep the younger members of the family entertained. But that is not all La Manga Club has to offer. A full-time commitment to excellence and desire to invest has seen the resort make additional improvements in other areas, including the launch in the last six months of a new High Performance Sports Centre. Set up to provide athletes of all abilities with the most advanced technology possible to study all aspects of their health and training programme, the new state-of-the-art facility has been created to investigate, assess, monitor and advise high-level athletes and the general public about sports performance, health, injury prevention and rehabilitation for all sports. Those guests seeking to relax can step inside the 2,000sqm Spa La Manga Club, where 13 different treatment rooms and deluxe spa suites offer myriad treatment options. Alongside these the facility boasts Jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, fun showers and a relaxation area, as well as a large gymnasium and fitness studio and 25-metre indoor swimming pool. The resort also boasts a fantastic five-star hotel, serviced selfcatering apartments, more than 20 restaurants and bars and its own secluded Mediterranean beach. So whether you want to be up and active, or simply want to relax and enjoy some pampering on holiday with the family, La Manga Club has it all. THE DETAILS For more information visit the website at www.lamangaclub.com

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Our production stands as a fitting and moving memorial to the service men and women from Sydenham who lost their lives during the conflict.

but as a full educational experience. The girls even visited the war graves of Northern France to seek inspiration for the production. They worked collaboratively to devise the set, props, sound and lighting as well as compose their own locally focused and female-orientated additions to scenes and the original musical score. Alongside their rehearsals, students also experienced a Make Do & Make-up master class so that they could apply their own and each other’s theatrical make-up. A Frontline Food cookery workshop gave them a literal taste of WW1 so that they could make trench cake to serve at the interval. An art, jewellery and artefact workshop also enabled them to make poppy brooches, bracelets and hair slides to sell at the performances in aid of charity War Child. “Lest we forget: three simple words which we frequently hear in connection with WW1 centenary commemoration and which could not have held greater significance for our young actors and their audiences,” said Claire Boyd, Head of Junior Sydenham High Junior School.

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Like any parent I want to see my children succeed in life. I knew they were fit & healthy and far from unintelligent, yet they didn’t seem to be keeping up at school. As both of my boys were failing academically I knew I needed to get help for them before they started their GCSE’s. So once I’d discovered the Alison Lawson program I was very keen to get started on it straight away.

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What? Is that the end? That was millions easier and I’ve never finished a SATS paper before! not such an issue, but the Alison Lawson Centre felt they could help him with concentration, confidence and accuracy. Seeing as this treatment is non-invasive we felt that there was nothing to lose. I was very keen to start treatment before Sterling had his Year Six SATS and Aidan started GCSEs. So, with our positive hats on, the boys and I travelled two and a half hours to the Alison Lawson Centre, each day for 2 weeks. It was quite a commitment, but as parents we were determined to make this succeed. We supported all homework and encouraged them every step of the way. Yes, it did take time, but seriously, what is two weeks of work, if you can set your child up for life? TREATMENT TIME The boys were really amenable to the treatment and we made it quite clear to them that it was for their own good. Strangely enough it was Sterling that we initially enquired about the treatment for, yet it was Aidan that showed almost immediate results. Over the next few days though he probably didn’t realise it, his character changed – for the better! He became relaxed, less stressed and we saw he had a good sense of humour that hadn’t shown itself much before. The treatment released some tension, which put him in a better frame of mind for learning. As soon as he went back to school he started making comments like: “I can remember more words when copying”, “reading aloud in literacy is easier” and “typing is loads easier but I don’t know why”. DID IT AFFECT EXAM GRADES? I had saved Sterling’s practice SATS paper for after the treatment. He gave me the usual grief about homework, but after settling down, in the required time, he turned over the last page and exclaimed: “What? Is that the end? That was millions easier and I’ve never finished a SATS paper before!” His teachers knew

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o 1 Palace Street, which is expected to be completed in 2017, will be the only residential building to look directly over the gardens of Buckingham Palace. And some have been quick to buy into the opportunity - it is believed that 15 of the apartments have already been snapped up by a mix of foreign-based and London buyers. The homes range from one to five bedrooms. Shared facilities include a “haven of well-being” with a 20m pool, gym, pilates studio, steam room and sauna, plus a library, cinema room and dining room for 16. A restaurant open to the public will also serve meals in flats or in the dining room. But it is the unrestricted - and extremely rare - views of Buckingham Palace’s immaculate grounds that really set these apartments apart. And buyers are willing to pay for the privilege - splashing out up to £30million to live just beyond the Queen’s garden wall.

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But just 14 of the 71 homes would offer the exclusive royal views, according to Northacre, the property group behind the development. Northacre bosses are currently asking £6,000 per square foot for the penthouses — the same level at which One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge was launched in 2011. . The building, designed by Chelsea Barracks architects Squire & Partners, will be completed in 2017 and reflect five architectural styles: 1860s Italianate Renaissance, 1880s French Renaissance, 1880s French Beaux Arts, 1890s Queen Anne, and contemporary. The original 1861 structure, the Palace Hotel, was used an “overflow” for guests of Queen Victoria. Artists’ impressions of the apartments, which range from one to five bedrooms, reveal plans to create bright and airy spaces that make the most of natural light. While the entrance and communal areas are sleek and elegant, with striking light fixtures adding a modern touch.

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Dine Al Fresco

Eating good food outdoors with friends and family is one of life’s finest pleasures. With the long awaited summer finally underway Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa will be celebrating the warmer weather by hosting a number of ‘Summer Courtyard BBQs’ in their Country Club every Friday in July and August. Between 6.30pm and 8.30pm guests will be treated to a two course summer barbecue menu, expertly grilled by Luton Hoo’s renowned team of chefs. All traditional summer favourites will be included, such as tender pork and herb sausages, and tiger prawn skewers with lime chilli and coriander. The delicious menu will also consist of refreshing Chicken escalope with yoghurt and harissa dressing, Mediterranean vegetable skewers in pesto dressing and delicately stuffed Romano peppers. A tantalising dessert selection will feature traditional strawberry Pavlova, glazed lemon tart, panna cotta with summer berries or tempting chocolate mousse.

Films unDer the stArs

Watch some of your favourite iconic films in a setting like no other at this year’s Open Air Cinema at Luton Hoo. Set in the stunning surrounds of the South Lake on the 1,065 acre estate, a mixture of 10 blockbuster Hollywood films and old British classics will be showing in August and September. These include action movies such as Pulp Fiction, Top Gun and Back to the Future as well as musical films such as Grease, Chicago, and Mamma Mia where guests are encouraged to sing along and dance if they please! Those attending are welcome to bring their own picnic and refreshments however a special pre-cinema two course menu will be available in the relaxed setting of the Country Club restaurant, Adam’s Brasserie. For those who want to make a night of it, there is a special accommodation rate including full English breakfast and use of the luxurious spa.

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The magnificent parkland and formal gardens at Luton Hoo are the legacy of England’s greatest landscape designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and are now admired and enjoyed by many guests, especially in summer. Head Gardener, Keith Hersey, recently celebrated his 35th year working on the estate and has seen the gardens and grounds 88 JUNE2015

through a massive restoration project when Elite Hotels purchased the estate to open Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. Keith shared his story with guests at the Garden Tour Ladies Luncheon in June. A great way to catch up with girlfriends, the next ladies luncheon is on 14th September when we welcome ‘The Westminster Mistress’ who will share her controversial account of being a mistress to a Westminster MP. The National Garden Scheme Open Day is another opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Luton Hoo’s gardens. Guests will meet Keith and the gardening team on Sunday 26th July and explore the formal gardens, parkland and secret rock garden. Admission is £5 with all proceeds going to NGS. For more information about other events taking place at Luton Hoo throughout the year please visit lutonhoo.co.uk/luton-hoo-events-and-offers

Quick Guide to Summer at Luton Hoo courtyard BBQS every Friday in July & august from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. £25pp – children dine half price. open air cinema 11 dates over 27th –31st august and 3rd –7th September. tickets are £13 from sundowncinema.co.uk pre-cinema menu at adam’S BraSSerie two courses for £19.50. Special overnight stay rate - £75pp based on 2 sharing. Call 01582 69 88 88 to book with the Reservations Team. nationaL Garden ScHeme open day Sunday 26th July - £5 admission tHe WeStminSter miStreSS LadieS LuncHeonS. monday 14th September. includes champagne & canapés, three course luncheon hosted by an entertaining guest speaker. Call 01582 69 88 89 to book with the Events Team. £42.50 per person

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THE INTERNATIONAL MODEL During her reign Maurisa spoke consistently of Plan International and promoted always the protection, dignity and Maurisa is best known amongst the London Fashion honour of girls. Her work has led to her being nominated for industry as the model who rips the runway. From her first the International Achievers Award for Role model of the year Catwalk Maurisa has proven to be fierce and dynamic on the catwalk. During the 2014 House of Ikons and Pakistan Fashion and Goodwill ambassador of the year. Week shows, Maurisa gained worldwide attention and praise for her creative approach to runway performance and was BRITAIN’S NEXT TOP ACTRESS favoured greatly by the designers and the photographers in Maurisa has recently completed acting as the Lead Female in attendance. In fact, it is common for the audience both the short movie ‘Dirty Black Cab’ by Ersel Ulutash of Cinepix. who know her and who have seen her for the first In the year 2014 alone Maurisa has featured in several time to burst into applause for this model who creative videos acting as the nurse in ‘To Die For’ by the captivates her audience. Her peers have even Bohicas, An Aztec in Hostile by Skism and Laxx and nick named her ‘Panther on the Catwalk’. has featured in productions for several national When asked what gives her all that corporations such as Tesco and O2. B Lab energy and creativity on stage her and McLaren Technologies are amongst answer is always the same, she does the names of companies who she has it for the people who stand by her. advertised for on an international scale. During her first year of modelling In Nov 2013 Maurisa presented for Maurisa was published in a 6 page the Labels Fashion Show in Canary spread in South African Magazine, Wharf and is set to present live at Fabarique. From since, she has the Miss Afro Caribbean Pageant in featured in 12 billboards for Lace Oct this year. and Beads and House of Fraser, model for the global advertisement THE CORPORATE SIDE for McLaren Technologies, and Maurisa has also worked in Hotel the face of Bacchanalia. Apart from Management, 247 bedrooms, 24 several international publications, she staff members reporting directly and HK N A is also featured in the Tributes Calendar 2nd in command to 92 staff members at RO CO E MA N RE NEN as ‘Amerindian’, and made the front Ibis London Excel. In 2012 her property HER KOVA PHOTOGRAP page of the Oxford Times following Oxford won the award for surpassing revenue Fashion Week 2015. expectations, 301% due to key management and an amazing team performance. The youngest manager A BRITISH AMBASSADOR of a large team at only 23, she then went on to become an Her biggest achievement in pageantry was representing both Account Executive for Hilton Headoffice, managing corporate Scotland and Wales at the Mrs World Pageant in Shenzhen China accounts across the EMEA. Nov 2014. ‘I appreciated more than ever women who hold Maurisa is currently filming the first series of her own talk their family together, had amazing careers, did their part to heal show simply titled ‘Maurisa’ and will feature London’s best in society’s hurts, and still shine with utmost beauty from both Fashion, Film and Music. Also in the works is Black Panther within and out. This changed my life forever. I held the flag for Media a joint venture by both Maurisa and Douglas Coleman as the UK high on national television and knew in that moment that a short film production company, where already both founders this was bigger than me and all of my dreams. I was there and it have undertaken script writing and editing, fifteen minute was for my country’ productions, and directing.

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and price of their items. Her client database is predominantly UK based however she has long and loyal clients from the USA, Russia and even Australia – all who buy and sell everything from pre-loved Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton to the likes of Isabel Marant, Acne and Philip Lim from her site. SHONAMAC was launched by founder, Shona McLeod. Following a successful career in the City as a Business Strategist for Institutional Investment Companies, Shona was keen to apply her skillset to a business of her own – something that she could build from the ground up which would also allow her time to spend with her growing family. A chance encounter at a dinner party with an eBay user – a site still relatively unknown particularly with regards to the fashion world – piqued her interest and she decided to try and sell her own City wardrobe through the site. Friends soon started asking Shona to help them clear their wardrobes and six-months later, the business had SHONAMAC takes the hassle out of selling your grown at an exponential rate and she moved Shonamac to their unwanted goods with a simple 5-step process: first offices in Chelsea. 1 The seller packs everything up. By standing behind her mantra of simplicity, experience and 2 SHONAMAC collects the items from the seller and takes reputation, Shona has attracted a high profile clientele with care of any dry cleaning or mending as necessary. career highlights including being entrusted with the clearance 3 The items are then listed for sale on the SHONAMAC website at the best possible price for a maximum of 30 days. of Sarah O’Brien’s entire archive of Christian Louboutin shoes through SHONAMAC. 4 Any unsold items are then transferred automatically onto the Shonamac store on eBay for sale on auction. Already listed on British Vogue’s Top 100 Shops and the 5 The net proceeds from the sale are then paid directly Harper’s Essential List, SHONAMAC are here to find a return on into the seller’s bank account. the investment you’ve made on your wardrobe clothes or to help you snap up a bargain! With 12 years of experience, over 30,000 happy customers THE DETAILS worldwide and a now assiduously established reputation as the UK’s premier online dress agency, SHONAMAC ensures that For more information about Shonamac visit the website at www.shonamac.com buyers have the utmost confidence in the quality, authenticity

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Take in some of London’s iconic landmarks, starting at Hyde Park Corner, the route takes you past Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s Cathedral to Tower Bridge, before returning alongside the River Thames. The 10k route really does encompass everything that is great about London and is ideal both for those taking on their first running event, and experienced runners looking for that personal best! www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk

Cycle through the night and take to the road by moonlight in this brand new challenge. The ride will begin at Smithfield’s Market, Central London and will take you 100km to the scenic coast of Brighton. Whether you’re a novice or a keen cyclist, this event is for you.In 2015 there are more ways than ever to be part of the London 2 Brighton Cycle, sign up to: Day Ride (100km) - The day ride will start on the morning of the 27th between 7-9am and is ideal for those riders who want to see the scenic route in glorious daylight. Night Ride (100km) - The night ride will begin on the evening of the 26th and is best suited to those riders who come alive after dark. There & Back (200km) - Think you are tough enough for the ultimate 200km cycle? The There & Back ride will start on Saturday night and will see you making your way to Brighton overnight, before turning around and coming back to London. Register as an individual or bring some friends along and join as a team.

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Follow in the tracks of cycling greats at this London 2012 Olympics legacy event. Join 20,000 cyclists for a 100 mile cycle challenge that takes in the iconic sights of London and the Surrey hills in a modified version of the London 2012 Olympic Road Race. Whether you are a seasoned club cyclist or just starting out, this is the perfect ride for you. There’s leg-busting climbs and spectacular scenery before you cross the finish line on the Mall. www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk

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The Richmond Running Festival is one of the most exclusive events in London, taking you on a stunning route through the Botanic Gardens before finishing in Old Deer Park, where a music festival allows you to celebrate with your friends and family in the heart of Richmond. Whether you are an experienced runner or looking to lace up your distance shoes for the first time, this is the perfect, picturesque event for you. www.richmondrunningfestival.com

Brand new for 2015, and following a summer of crucial fundraising UK wide with their 5K and 10K events, Cancer Research have launched the Race for Life Marathon – the UK’s first women-only Marathon – for you to show cancer you’re not to be messed with. You must be over 18 years old to take part in this event.Adult entry (18+ women-only) - £39.99. This cost covers the cost of organising and running your event on the day. It does not contribute towards your sponsorship total, so please try and raise as much as you can to help Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/types-of-event/marathon

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THAMES PATH CHALLENGE 2015 SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015

Take on the Thames Path Challenge and make it your own by either running or walking 25, 50 or 100km during either the day or night. Starting near Putney Bridge, your challenge will take you along the Thames Path National Trail, straight on through to Henley-on-Thames, or to Runnymead for the 100km. www.thamespathchallenge.com

ROYAL PARKS FOUNDATION HALF MARATHON 2015 SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2015

One of the UK’s most popular half marathons, taking place right in the centre of London. Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the race takes a scenic route past Green Park, St James Park, the Houses of Parliament, and Victoria Embankment. A big race, a flat course and an amazing atmosphere; you couldn’t ask for anything better! royalparkshalf.com

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Shine Night Walk is Cancer Research UK’s night-time walking marathon, bringing people from across the UK together to light up London and fund life-saving research. Starting in Southwark Park and finishing at Old Billingsgate. Shine Night Walk is a unique event in which you can raise money for all Cancer Research UK research into over 200 types of cancer, or personalise your sponsorship and raise money for a specific area of research. Entry will close at midnight on Sunday 13 September 2015, or when places are sold out. Make sure you sign up in plenty of time so you don’t miss out! www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/ find-an-event/charity-walks/shine-night-walk 110 JUNE2015

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Stand Up. Step Up. Save Lives. London 3 Peaks is an endurance and adrenaline challenge event to raise money for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. It’s back, it’s gruelling, and it’s still life-saving. After it’s mega successful launch in 2014, London 3 Peaks returns. Last year, over 400 epic challengers ran, climbed and abseiled, raising crucial life-saving cash for groundbreaking research. You’ll run up the stairs of The Gherkin, Salesforce Tower and 200 Aldersgate before abseiling down 200 Aldersgate. If that sounds a bit much, you can also enter as a relay team of three and take on a tower each. www.standuptocancer.org.uk/london3peaks

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The Berkeley Launches London’s First

ROOFTOP HULA HOOPING CLASSES T aking fitness trends to new heights this summer, the Berkeley Health Club & Spa is launching London’s first rooftop hula-hooping masterclasses. Twirling hips and wiggling waists will be all the rage as the Berkeley partners with leading hula-hoop fitness experts HulaFit®. Burning up to 600 calories an hour hula-hooping is a firm favourite at keeping silhouettes svelte for celebrities such as Liv Tyler and Emma Stone, and this twirl-tastic exercise has even been known to keep Beyonce bootilicious. As this swinging sensation takes off in London, the Berkeley will host weekly 60-minute masterclasses for up to six hula-hoopers in the rooftop spa from Wednesday 17th June until 28th October 2015. In collaboration with HulaFit®, guests can enjoy bespoke masterclasses with HulaFit® founder Anna Byrne using one of a kind Berkeley hula-hoops which can be taken home to continue the fun. Distinguished from other hooping classes, HulaFit® is designed to focus on both the fun and the fitness of hula-hooping targeting core muscles for a supreme abdominal workout. HulaFit® masterclasses will teach a wide variety of hooping styles to burn calories, tone muscles and teach tricks. Beginning with the basic ‘Waist Hooping’, progressing to ‘Turning & Pirouettes’, ‘The Limbo’, ‘The Vortex’, ‘Body Wraps’ and the ultimate ‘Booty Bump’. From simple waist curls to more advanced techniques, HulaFit® will keep the intensity high combining sexy style with challenging cardio. Following each class, Berkeley hula-hoopers can enjoy a relaxing dip and a welldeserved poolside lunch overlooking panoramic views of Hyde Park and bustling Knightsbridge. HulaFit® founder Anna Byrne says, ‘This is a once in a lifetime chance to collaborate with one of London’s top spas bringing a fun, fresh and figure enhancing concept to the rooftops of Knightsbridge. Hooping is a question of ‘muscle memory’ and as agility and strength develop, guests can return time and time again to perfect their routine and their curves.’

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A first in London, these rooftop HulaFit® classes are open to hotel guests and visitors alike and are available every Wednesday from 12noon to 1pm each week from Wednesday 17th June to 28th October, priced at £65 per person. ABOUT HULAFIT® HulaFit® was created in 2013 by Anna and Rowan Byrne, who have extensive experience in the hula-hoop and fitness industries. The aim of HulaFit® is to create an environment that is as focused on the ‘Fit’ as it is on the ‘Fun’! There are elements in each class that will appeal to all, regardless of fitness experience, whether a keep-fit fanatic or a fitness phobic, HulaFit® believe that hulahooping is truly the one form of exercise which creates the desired figure with the most amount of fun.

ABOUT BAMFORD HAYBARN AT THE BERKELEY Located on the 7th & 8th floors of the hotel and designed by internationally acclaimed architect Spencer Fung, the Bamford Haybarn is a welcoming sanctuary committed to caring for the mind and body. The unique rooftop pool allows for both indoor and outdoor swimming with its retractable roof for the summer months. Additionally, a secret garden and state of the art gym with panoramic city skyline views make the Berkeley Health Club and Spa one of London’s most exclusive havens of wellbeing. Emphasising its connection with nature, Bamford Haybarn at the Berkeley is a nourishing space for self-reflection and rejuvenation with therapeutic treatments, massages and facials using a combination of Bamford and Oskia products. THE DETAILS To book please call the Berkeley Health Club and Spa reception on +44 (0) 20 7201 1699 or email hulahoop@the-berkeley.co.uk Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL www.the-berkeley.co.uk

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GET SET FOR A BIKINI READY BODY looks and feels, so take this time to re-assess your diet and make some changes. Here are a few things you should try to include on your mission to a hot bikini body. BIKINI BODY 6... DRINK MORE WATER Drinking 6-8 glasses a day of water has numerous bikini body benefits. Firstly it keeps you hydrated, and so prevents you from snacking; and secondly works wonders on your skin, even preventing the dreaded cellulite BIKINI BODY 7... GET SOME BERRIES, WHOLE GRAINS AND YOGHURT You’ll be pleased to know that all of the above are great flat-tummy foods. Combined they are supposed to help burn abdominal fat, improve digestion and keep you feeling fuller for longer. So start your day off with these top foods and be on your way to a nice and flat belly.

BIKINI BODY 2... RUNNING This is a great workout for you do alone or with friends, and a great way to shed some excess pounds. Try running three times a week, starting with 10 minute sessions and then building to 30 minutes progressively. You’ll see some great results in your BIKINI BODY 8... MASSAGE weight, the tone of your body and your overall fitness. There are a whole heap of benefits that your body reaps from massage, but the ones key to how body’s appearance include its BIKINI BODY 3... SWIMMING ability to increase circulation and how your skin looks. It also helps Swimming is a brilliant overall body workout that works all reduce stress – so you’re all ready for a nice and relaxing holiday. of your major muscle groups. Again aim for three times a week and build up your time swimming progressively. Swimming BIKINI BODY 9... BODY BRUSHING will also help ease any swim suit fear and get you used to This is a really cheerful way to get beautiful looking skin donning your bikini in public. that you can do all by yourself. Brushing regularly (twice a day is ideal), using long strokes towards your heart will BIKINI BODY 4... RESISTANCE TRAINING stimulate circulation, get rid of dead skin cells and helps reduce cellulite. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn; the perfect reason to add weights to your workout. And you don’t need BIKINI BODY 10... TIPS AND TOES to be pumping iron day-in-day-out; just adding a simple resistance Apply finishing touches to your overall look by making workout with some light weights on top of your running or sure your hand s and feet are in tip top condition. Treat swimming sessions will help tone lean calorie burning muscles. yourself to a manicure and pedicure, to smoothing rough skin and cuticles and opt for a nice bright summery polish to BIKINI BODY 5... EAT AND DRINK WELL complete the look. What you eat and drink can vastly affect how your body 116 JUNE2015

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ACHILLES TENDONITIS... When the Achilles tendon (at the back of the ankle) is overused, inflammation and pain can occur. Left untreated, it can become chronic and can worsen until it becomes near impossible to run. It is common amongst runners. Preventing Achilles tendonitis: Stretching and strengthening exercises for the calf muscles can help prevent injury. A tight and inflexible calf muscle puts undue strain on the Achilles. Ensure you have the correct shoes for your form of exercise. GROIN STRAIN... Groin strain is a strain or rupture of the adductor muscle, which is situated in the upper thigh. Symptoms include sharp pain, swelling and sometimes even bruising. Groin strain is common in football and racket sports. Prevention of a groin strain: As with most muscle pulls, the best way to prevent injury is stretching before exercise. Proper warm-up, gradually increasing the intensity of the activity may help prevent injury, as will strength work on the inner thigh muscles. SHIN SPLINTS... Shin splints occur when the muscles of the lower leg to the shin bone become inflamed, with a pain when you run, walk or point the toes. This is often experienced by people who aren’t used to exercising. Wearing unsuitable or worn-out shoes may also be a factor. Prevention of shin splints: It is best not to do too much too fast. Get good trainers with good shock absorption and stretch properly before and after exercise. LOWER BACK PAIN... Lower back pain comes in many guises — from slipped disks to back spasms, and sciatica. Sports-related back pain is often caused by improper stretching. It is most common in runners, cyclists, golfers, and tennis players. Prevention of lower back pain: Some lower-back injuries cannot be prevented and are often just bad luck, but you can minimise the risk by warming up properly. HAMSTRING PULL... This is caused by tears to the fibers of the hamstring located at the back of the thigh. A hamstring injury produces a sudden sharp pain or ache. The degrees can be minor to severe, but both will make 118 JUNE2015

running or even walking difficult and in some severe cases, near impossible. Common in sports involving explosive bursts of pace such as football, basketball and tennis. Prevention of a hamstring pull: The chances of a hamstring injury occurring can be minimised with a proper warm-up and with a thorough stretching of the hamstring (touching your toes with straight knees). Wearing cycling shorts can help keep the hamstring warm. TENNIS ELBOW... Tendons in the elbow get stretched beyond their capacity by a repetitive action and become inflamed. It is common to tennis players and golfers, with pain in the elbow being felt when gripping or turning items. Prevention of tennis elbow: Commitment to forearm strengthening - wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and squeezing a rubber ball with a proper warm-up and cool down prior to and after playing should go some way to helping. ANKLE SPRAIN... Ankle sprain occurs due to a false movement when the ligaments that hold the bones become over-stretched, with a throbbing pain in the ankle, and potentially lots of swelling, bruising and tenderness. Prevention of ankle sprain: Wear supportive shoes and strengthen your ankles by doing exercises, as well as taping the ankle or wearing a lace-up brace, but these measures won’t guarantee you won’t be injured if you fall hard. RUNNER’S KNEE ... This occurs when overuse leads to irritation of the tendon below the kneecap or when underneath the kneecap is worn. It does not just affect runners, with cyclists and football players among those who can be affected. Pain is often most severe after hill running and there is often swelling. Prevention of runner’s knee: Remember to stretch well. Strengthening work focusing particularly on the quadriceps will help as will the correct running shoes, which should be replaced regularly. THE FINAL WORD... The majority of sports injuries are preventable and often due to a lack of a proper warm-up or stretching regime. Inflexibility of muscles can contribute significantly to injury Despite all these precautions, it’s a fact of life that people do get injured - you only have to look at the amount of professionals that get injured, and that’s rarely anything to do with proper preparation on their part. But by having a regular routine of warm-up, strengthening and stretching can go some way to keeping you fit rather than injured.

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IN THE SHADE Sunburn can be painful. It is also a clear sign that your skin has been damaged by too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Over time this damage can build up and lead to skin cancer. It is important to avoid getting burned and to protect your skin when the sun is at its most intense. Remember to… Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm Wear a T shirt, hat and sunglasses* Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 (the higher the better), with good UVA protection (the more stars the better)* People most at risk of developing skin cancer include those who have… Fair skin* Lots of moles or freckles* Red or fair hair* Had skin cancer before* A family history of skin cancer SPENDING TIME IN THE SHADE One of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays is to spend time in the shade. The sun’s UV rays are usually strongest between 11am - 3pm, so be careful about protecting your skin during these hours. Trees, umbrellas, canopies or buildings can all provide shade and help you protect your skin. COVERING UP IN THE SUN Another way to protect your skin is with clothing. At least wear a T shirt, hat and sunglasses. Remember that the sun will reflect from the surface of water. So you can still burn if you are in or near water. Wear a hat with a wide brim for the best protection. Babies and children should always wear wide brimmed hats in the sun. Don’t forget to protect your eyes. Wear good quality, wrap around sunglasses. Wraparounds stop the sun from getting in at the sides. Buy these for children too – toy sunglasses can do more harm than good. When choosing sunglasses, look out for... The CE or British Standard mark (BS EN 1836: 1997) A UV 400 label A label saying the glasses give 100% UV protection

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SUNSCREENS Sunscreens can be useful for protecting our skin, but they will not protect us completely on their own. This is why using sunscreens together with shade or clothing can avoid sunburn. You should never use sunscreen in order to spend longer in the sun. WHAT TO BUY The sun protection factor or SPF tells you the amount of protection the sunscreen gives against UVB radiation. Sunscreens are all tested the same way. So it is the level of protection they give you against the sun that matters more than the price. National guidelines recommend you use at least factor 15 (the higher the better). Choose a sunscreen that has good protection against UVA rays as well as a high SPF. This is because both UVB and UVA rays can cause skin cancer. In the UK, the level of UVA protection might be shown in one of two ways…. Star rating... You should see a star rating of up to 5 stars on UK sunscreens. The higher the star rating, the better. But the actual UVA protection also depends on the SPF of the sunscreen. For example, an SPF 25 with 3 stars may screen out more UVA overall than an SPF 10 with 4 stars. A symbol... A symbol with the letters UVA inside a circle is a European marking. This means that the UVA protection is at least one third of the SPF value. USING SUNSCREEN Don’t assume that because you have put on sunscreen, you can stay out without burning. No sunscreen, no matter how high the factor, can provide 100% protection. And no sunscreen, whether it’s 15 or 50, will provide the protection it claims unless it is applied properly. Therefore it is very important that you put on sunscreen generously and regularly. Research has shown that people apply much less sunscreen than they need to. And worryingly, many people burn more

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earing loss remains a global health issue and in the UK alone 1 in 6 people have hearing loss, which equates to more than 10 million people. Often people with hearing loss may feel isolated, anxious or socially withdrawn. In fact studies have shown that people with untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk of depression. Pindrop hearing is a leading independent Audiology practice based in Harley Street. We understand that making a decision about a hearing solution is not something that should be taken lightly. Our aim is to guide you step by step through the process of getting the most effective hearing solution for you. We believe that hearing aids should not only sound great but be discreet and comfortable. We tailor a hearing solution to each individual person, their unique lifestyle, degree of hearing loss and ear canal size and shape. The difference with Pindrop Hearing is our clinical protocol, developed by Mr Rony Ganguly, Clinical Scientist and Director of Pindrop Hearing. It is far more thorough and accurate than 99% of the providers out there. For example, instead of just asking you to press a button when you hear a sound, we test your hearing using real speech, in background noise. Our state of the art consultation room is fully equipped with surround sound speakers which enable us to recreate real life situations such as restaurants and cocktail parties, so we can give a more precise prediction of the type of technology that will work best for you. When it comes to hearing technology, Pindrop Hearing offers wide range of options from the world’s top hearing

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aid manufactures. Being truly independent, we are not tied to any one hearing aid manufacturer and therefore we can recommend the most appropriate hearing device for your individual needs. We offer many different styles of hearing aids including LYRIC- the first and only extended wear hearing device that is 100% invisible. Our success is built on referrals from ENT consultants and GPs as well as recommendations from our many satisfied clients and we pride ourselves on offering the very highest levels of aftercare, ensuring that you achieve the maximum amount of benefit possible from your hearing instruments for years to come. So perhaps if you find that people are always mumbling and you are having to say “pardon” more than usual, then it’s probably time for you to book an appointment to see one of our audiologists. Our flagship clinic is in Harley Street and we are also available in Chelsea, Southgate and Bushey. THE DETAILS Pindrop Hearing are based at 107 Harley Street W1G 6AL Chelsea Outpatients Centre, 280 Kings Road SW3 5AW Spire Bushey Hospital, Bushey WD23 1RD 121 Chase Side, Southgate N14 To make an appointment call today on 0207 487 2660 or email info@pindrophearing.co.uk www.pindrophearing.co.uk

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Deep in the heart of Mayfair lies the entrance to another world...

Lunchtime Meditation Classes at The Connaught with The Aman Spa therapists

s Londoner’s continue to strive for the perfect work and life balance, the Aman Spa at the Connaught, part of London’s prestigious Maybourne Hotel Group are offering complimentary daily 20 minute mindfulness meditation classes over lunchtime to raise awareness on the benefits it has for coping with stress and anxiety in the workplace. Mindfulness meditation is an adaption of Buddhist meditation which encourages one to focus on the moment rather than being consumed by the pain of the past or anxiety over the future. Aman therapists have been practicing daily meditation since the launch of the Spa in 2009 to find a personal balance as it helps them sense and craft the most unique and tailored treatments for their guests. This will be the first time their therapists open their doors and welcome guests to participate in their daily habitual. Guests will be welcomed in the lobby by an Aman representative and ushered to the spa into a cool and dim-light treatment room where they will be asked to remove their shoes and turn off any technological equipment. Aman Spa Manager Rene Van Eyssen explains “Meditation encourages you to observe your emotions, which improves awareness of the present moment, bringing clarity and peace. The result is a total renewal of mind and spirit.”

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The 500-square metre spa features five treatment rooms, a 60-square metre pool, a fitness studio and an extensive spa menu, which reflects the renewing traditions of China, Thailand, India and the Americas. The Aman Spa Meditation Classes are available weekdays at 1:00pm and last 20 minutes. Classes are complimentary and must be booked in advance. ABOUT THE CONNAUGHT In the heart of London’s Mayfair, the Connaught, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication. Rooms and suites to suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from Hélène Darroze, the charm of the Connaught and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first Aman Spa make this the perfect place to rest, relax and dine in style. THE DETAILS To book please call the Aman Spa on 0203 147 7305 or email amanspa@the-connaught.co.uk The Connaught Aman Spa Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1K 2AL www.the-connaught.co.uk/aman-spa

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ohan Thomsen works in a loud, busy and hectic office. So when his hearing began to fade in both ears about ten years ago, he feared his lost ability to follow conversations in the workplace could jeopardise his career. He also felt increasingly isolated among friends and family. “Conversations were peppered with ‘what’, ‘excuse me’, ‘eh’ and other ways to simply say: ‘I did not hear you, could you please repeat that?’” he said. Johan chose to avoid the NHS and by 2011 was regularly telling people to speak up or repeat themselves in conversation. His solution was to buy a set of standard devices online, but the improvement to his hearing was minimal as the devices were not properly fitted to his ears. “My [natural] hearing is simply not good enough for working in a busy office,” he added. “By chance I saw a private clinical audiologist offering a month’s free trial of the Lyric device: the world’s first completely invisible, extended-wear hearing aid.” After his trial with Lyric, Johan felt his normal hearing was restored, and his life changed for the better. He regained confidence in busy social situations, and could work as normal. “I can honestly say it is a totally different experience to having a traditional hearing aid,” he said. “The Lyric changed the quality of my life in just a few short weeks.” Like many with hearing loss, Johan had concerns about traditional hearing aids. He didn’t like their appearance, and was worried about having to remove them to sleep or shower in case he lost them or broke them. “It is like the aural equivalent of when black and white

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turns into glorious Technicolor in the Wizard of Oz,” said Johan after his trial with the Lyric devices. With a wave of his control ‘wand’ on his keychain, Johan can switch the Lyrics on and off. He describes going from what he thinks is happening around him to actually knowing what the world sounds like as “truly extraordinary.” Labelled ‘the contact lens for the ear’, the Lyric is fitted deep inside the ear canal and is worn comfortably for 24 hours a day, for months at a time*. As a result, it is entirely invisible and can be worn while showering**, exercising and sleeping. The deep placement of the device also has other advantages, such as a natural sound quality, improved ability to tell where sounds are coming from, reduced feedback, reduction of wind noises, and the ability to use ear-level devices such as a telephone or headphones. Lyric is only provided by specially trained hearing healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland. THE DETAILS

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Beautiful smile, naturally! The condition of our teeth can affect our physical, mental and social health.Teeth play a key role in the digestive system, but their social and aesthetic function is as much important.

early white healthy teeth and perfect smile - this is what you can see on television, in various commercials and the movies of Hollywood day by day. Hence, it is not surprising that a beautiful smile is becoming an increasingly important part of our life. Beautiful, healthy teeth and eyes are the most prominent parts of the face. Sparkling white teeth provide a young and neat appearance, making the face even more beautiful. Having white teeth can have an incredible effect on one’s self-esteem. It is easier to be confident when you know you look good and feel good about yourself. Perfect white teeth make a person appear not just more aesthetically attractive, but also more happy and friendly, while having poor teeth may have a detrimental effect on a person’s personal and social life and even their career prospects. To maintain good oral health, keep a healthy diet – eliminate foods containing added sugars and starch – master the appropriate brushing technique and have regular visits at the dentist’s office. Most of the people have white teeth when they are young. Stained teeth can occur as we age, but some common food, drinks, and tobacco can stain teeth. The abrasion and polishing methods dentists use can remove many teeth stains. Due to the modern tooth whitening techniques, further discoloration can be prevented. However, beware of unknown or uncontrolled bleaching methods. Not very long ago a young gentleman visited our clinic with dental problems. As he was longing for whiter teeth and wanted to improve his look, he had bought a tooth whitening home appliance abroad. He tried to do follow the instructions, but

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There are two treatment options: Laser Ablation (EVLT) or Venefit™ (previously known as VNUS). These will reduce and close your Varicose Veins and the blood will reroute through the healthy vessels. Your Consultant will advise you on the most appropriate treatment for you. We offer expert Consultant Vascular Surgeons as well as onsite Diagnostic Services for any scans or further investigations. We welcome all patients whether insured, NHS funded or paying for their own treatment. Do you have private medical insurance? Highgate Private Hospital is approved by all major medical insurers. Paying for your own treatment? Highgate Private Hospital has highly competitive, all inclusive and transparent prices.

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saw the back of Eastern-inspired textures and prints, and replaced by rich and warm tones of gold. From light fittings, taps and embellished decorations to furniture and fabrics, the colour gold is making a striking appearance and adding an opulent glow to every room it touches. Bright gold tones with sleek finishes will be a popular theme within bathrooms, especially as you can mix and match the warm tones of rose gold, brass and copper to evoke a warm and inviting design. Make a statement with gold furniture and feature walls, which will lend a new gleam to every inch of your home. Replacing ordinary door handles with opulent gold doorknobs or adding gold lampshades and accessories to existing living spaces is an alternative way to still include design trend if you want to incorporate a golden glow without completely redecorating your home. Dark bronze colour schemes and bright golden tones compliment each other beautifully and help to create a glamorous and opulent interior that is right on trend.

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Netsuke R

eading a saleroom report recently I saw that a carved ivory netsuke made over £10,000. This made me think back to 1957 when I joined Sotheby’s as a porter to work in the Silver department which encompassed jewellery, objets de virtu, enamels, Faberge, paper ephemera, musical instruments and, once a year, Japanese works of art. It was my job to receive the unillustrated galley proof of the catalogue and identify and put a sale Lot Number on each of the items in those categories. A netsuke is a carved ivory or wood toggle, first introduced to Japanese culture in the 17th century as a functional piece to prevent the purse or inro slipping through the wide belt or obi which gentlemen wore. By the time that Japan opened up trade with the West in the 1850’s the netsuke had become an art form, quickly to become avidly collected in Europe by the end of the century. In the post WWII years Japanese artefacts were appreciated by only a few collectors and as many as five netsukes were bundled

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together in a shoe box to be sold as a single Lot for as little - by today’s standards - as £5. The world record price established in 2011 for a single netsuke stands at £154,000; a 3.25 inch ivory figure of a horse. The whole world of antiques was different then. Sotheby’s in New Bond Street was smaller and still retained the night-guards and porters that had been there during the war. In the boiler room there were two bunk beds where they took turns in sleeping and where they had an old and beautifully greasy oven. Every Monday a hot meal was prepared in it and from 11 o’clock in the morning until mid-afternoon the upstairs gallery’s smelt of roast beef. My weekly wage was £4 and 10 shillings which covered my train fare and I once spent it on a box of netsukes including an ivory horse. I sold them on at cost eventually and since 2011 I have often wondered... John Bly, 533 Kings Road, Chelsea john@johnbly.com

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ith so many television programmes, magazines and books devoted to gardening and outdoor design, house buyers are becoming more ambitious and more discerning when it comes to tracking down the garden of their dreams. Here are some hints for creating a perfect garden for your home. Choose a single theme or style. If you have acres of rolling grounds you can separate into different areas, otherwise you will need to pick one style and stick to that throughout. It’s no good trying to create a harmonious and peaceful Zen garden but then planting a riot of wildflowers in the middle of it. Trying to mix a formal English-style garden with naturalistic parkland won’t work. Nothing spoils a perfect garden like a hodgepodge of styles. Consider your desires and your constraints in order to fuel your creativity. Necessity is the mother of invention, so think about what you need from your garden (a space to entertain? A place to grow fruit and vegetables? somewhere for children to play?) and come up with a creative solution. It’s possible to create a formal-style garden but also be fairly self-sufficient. If your garden suffers from poor inner-city soil and too much shade, be inventive. It’s possible to produce an English-style layout, but with decorative edibles rather than flower beds. Cut

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back overhanging shade trees into neat borders and use raised beds to create an easy-to maintain, high-quality growing-areas. It’s the perfect blend of desire meets constraints.

Plan your space, and your time carefully. A truly great garden is a well-planned garden... Draw out your garden in detail, making note of areas of shade and sun, damp and troublesome zones, areas of high traffic and sight lines. Use this plan to decide how you will use each part of the garden. Then decide what you’re going to plant and when. Different plants have different growing seasons and if you plan your calendar well you’ll have a constant symphony of flowers, fruit or vegetables as one comes into season as another dies back. You may have room for a swimming pool, or beautiful pond, so approach the experts in this case. Decide on the best garden furniture to suit your individual needs, based on whether you have decking or a sheltered space to entertain. With a little foresight and planning you can create a stylish and practical garden that will wow potential buyers.

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ith such busy lifestyles and precious little free time, most of us tend to put off that muchneeded DIY. Help is at hand, as the innovative Pah Design Ltd have the modern-day answer to your storage needs. Visit their website to select your wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes and media storage, and choose from stunning photographs of their great ranges, samples and finishes. They will then be expertly fitted without any hassle. Pah Design’s custommade products are beautifully crafted, Italian design pieces. Owner Paul Humphriss is meticulous when it comes to finish and design, and works with many private clients, interior designers, architects and developers in London and surrounding counties. His keen eye for quality and detail has been a constant throughout his career, having worked at the reputable Warwick Antiques as well as top kitchen and furniture companies. Paul ensures his storage solutions compliment the entire interior design concept and match sympathetically with both contemporary and vintage pieces. Pah Design offers a wide range of finishes, from gloss lacquer to silk screen glass, in vibrant retro-inspired hues and understated tones, for those looking for something a little more subtle. The website has a wide range of samples to choose from; you can then discuss the space, dimensions and an estimated cost with Paul. Even if it’s an awkward area, Paul can still offer you an effective storage solution and send detailed 3D colour designs, with your personal style and budget in mind. There is no cost

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for the design and any requested amendments will be delivered promptly until the layout and configuration is exactly right. Once the plans have been finalised, the fittings are exclusively designed to suit your requirements and installed by Paul’s expert team. Prices vary depending on back panel heights and widths, modifications and internal furniture and accessories, all of which will be carefully explained by Paul. If you’re not so internet savvy, or would simply prefer Paul to come in person, he is happy to meet with you to discuss your fitting, measure and provide samples. Even if you decide to take the online route, you are invited to discuss your needs at length and customise the design, finishes and sizes to ensure that you can purchase with absolute confidence. Paul has also just launched a new website focused on contemporary bedroom furniture with stunning ranges, from minimalist chic to perfect bachelor pad furnishings. Meanwhile sister company thekingsoak.co.uk provide prestigious made to measure solid oak reproduction antique and modern English furniture. With Paul’s enthusiasm for incredible design and top quality service, clients could easily kit out their entire home with his online offerings – many do! THE DETAILS For more information on Pah Design Ltd, call 01527 853 245 or 07746 072 449 walkinwardrobezone.com

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE OF SASH WINDOWS

sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or “sashes” that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes (or “lights”) by narrow muntins. Although any window with this style of glazing is technically “a sash”, the term is used almost exclusively to refer to windows where the glazed panels are opened by sliding vertically, or horizontally in a style known as a “Yorkshire light”, sliding sash, or sash and case (so called because the weights are concealed in a box case). The oldest surviving examples of sash windows were installed in England in the 1670s, for example at Ham House. The invention of the sash window is sometimes credited, without conclusive evidence, to Robert Hooke. The sash window is often found in Georgian and Victorian houses, and the classic arrangement has three panes across by two up on each of two sashes, giving a “six over six” panel window, although this is by no means a fixed rule. Innumerable late Victorian and Edwardian suburban houses were built in England using standard sash window units approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) in width, but older, hand-made units could be of any size. To facilitate operation, the weight of the glazed panel is usually balanced by a heavy steel, lead, or cast iron sash weight or counter-weight concealed within the window frame. The sash weight is connected to the window by a sash cord or chain that runs over a pulley at the top of the frame, although spring balances are sometimes used. Sash windows may be fitted with simplex hinges, which allow the window to be locked into hinges on one side while the counterbalance on the other side is detached, allowing the 148 JUNE2015

window to be opened for escape or cleaning. The name “hung sash window” is more usual in the United States, and typically refers to a double-hung window with two sashes that can move up and down in the window frame. A single hung window has two sashes but normally the top sash is fixed and only the bottom sash slides. Triple and quadruple hung windows are used for tall openings, common in New England churches. Construction is usually of softwood, and these sashes were traditionally only single-glazed. Modern double-glazed sash windows are now available, which increase energy efficiency and reduce sound ingress whilst keeping the traditional look of a period property. Traditionally styled double-glazed sash windows will often attempt to mimic the original appearance through the use of non-functional muntins or ‘glazing bars’, which are applied to the surface of the glazing, and give the appearance that the sash is made up of several smaller panes, whereas in reality, each sash consists of only one, large, double glazed unit. Sash windows are relatively low maintenance and offer huge advantages in return (style, aesthetics, abides by laws (relating to older houses and buildings), natural resources etc.), however well-maintained sash windows should last generations without needing parts replaced. It is also possible to clean all the glass from within the building by sliding the two panes to different positions. A significant advantage of sash windows is that they provide efficient cooling of interiors during warm weather. Opening both the top and bottom of a sash window by equal amounts allows warm air at the top of the room to escape, thus drawing relatively cool air from outside into the room through the bottom opening.

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Here are some of the highlights this summer. ALICE MELVIN - CUT OUT AND SEW KITS FOR CHILDREN Alice Melvin has worked with Tate since her first book was published in 2007. She went on to create three new books and a range of children’s merchandise. Her work for Tate won a Book Trust Best New Illustrator Award in 2011 – an award designed to celebrate rising talent in illustration. Her latest range of make-your-own kits including an apron and bears in a bag has just launched and is available now. “Ever since I was a child I have loved making things, and to get the opportunity to work on a commission which combined this process with illustration was pretty much a dream come true,” ALICE MELVIN

BARBARA HEPWORTH The first Barbara Hepworth exhibition in London for almost 50 years is coming to Tate Britain from 24 June – 25 October 2015. It’s a major retrospective that will emphasise Hepworth’s often-overlooked prominence in the international art world where she was a leading figure. Created by talented British designers and craftspeople, Tate’s exclusive range of products includes utilitarian, Hepworth-inspired pieces by fashion designer Margaret Howell. 150 JUNE2015

“Barbara Hepworth is one of a few special people who have inspired me -through her work, her life and her style…I connect with her independence, strength and hands-on approach as an artist, but also with her choice of work clothes and the way she wore them.These pieces were designed to celebrate her spirit and I like to think she would have been happy to wear them.” MARGARET HOWELL

ELLA DORAN Featuring her own drawing, writing and painting tools, Ella Doran’s bright, playful yet sophisticated collection aims to enthuse others to begin the artwork they’ve always meant to create. The inspiration for the design came to her when she was staring at her own materials, about to start work on a project. “My aim was to design a collection that would appeal to the diverse community of Tate’s visitors and get them excited about the artistic process...” ELLA DORAN

PATRICK CAULFIELD Tate has added new pieces to this range, which was originally created to accompany the blockbuster exhibition, Patrick Caulfield at Tate Britain, in 2013. Inspired by Patrick Caulfield’s painting, Pottery 1969, the ceramics feature closeups from his past work and showcase the colours and simple black outlines Caulfield is famous for. ABOUT TATE Tate has four galleries and nearly 70,000 artworks – Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. All the profit made through the shops goes towards their mission to help promote knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art. THE DETAILS You can buy all the items featured online at shop.tate.org.uk or from the shops at Tate Britain.

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Hunter ceiling fan is a simple and effective way to provide cooling while drawing in and circulating fresh air to a room. They are stylish, reliable and silent. They are also environmentally friendly and economical. The movement of the air over the skin produces a typical wind chill factor of 5ºC. They are a much cheaper and healthier alternative to air conditioning as they don’t dry the air or throat. A typical ceiling fan uses less electricity than a 60W bulb with the latest DC ones using an amazingly low 3w. Hunter fans are wobble-free, quiet and are the only ones on the market to come with a Lifetime Warranty. As a bonus in the winter they can reduce heating bills by operating in reverse. This mode brings down the hot air trapped under the ceiling and can reduce energy costs by up to 24%. The Hunter Fan Company created its first ceiling fan in 1886 and is now the largest manufacturer of ceiling fans in the world. It has led the market with a reputation for outstanding innovation and quality. It is recognised as a top brand worldwide. Apart from providing an important visual style impact for a room, there is nothing quite as calming and refreshing on a hot day as a quietly rotating ceiling fan creating a gentle natural breeze. They can be used not just in conservatories but lounges, kitchens, dining areas and especially bedrooms since they are much quieter than tower fans or air conditioning. The company supplies a wide range of over 45 models in 9 finishes that are unique and stylish making them perfect for any room. There are many stylish models from the five-blade traditional ceiling fan to a more contemporary and ultra-modern three blade fan. There is something for every room type and style. They have a fantastic Kids mix ’n match range and even an outdoor waterproof range for your patio, balcony or indoor pool area. You have a choice of light kits and the option of using either a remote or wall control. The blades are reversible with 2 different finishes of wood type to provide yet more choice so you can achieve a perfect match with your decor. If you need any advice, guidance or help with your choice then please contact us. As we approach summer this is the best time to think about keeping cool with a Hunter ceiling fan. In summary they: Create a gentle flow of fresh air that is healthier for you. re easy to install. A Have a Lifetime Warranty. Are whisper quiet and do not wobble. Offer a great choice of models, styles and finishes. H ave been featured on ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover 15 times. Save up to 95% on cooling costs. Save up to 24% on winter heat costs. Operate on very low energy. Hunter Fans are the cool alternative to air conditioning! THE DETAILS For more information about The Hunter Fan Company Ltd call on 01256 636 509 or visit the website at www.hunterfan.co.uk 152 JUNE2015

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ack in the early 1980s, a pair of carpenters ran a small business restoring antique oak furniture for exclusive clients. While items like chests of drawers and chairs were relatively easy to come by, genuine antique bed frames of a size and quality to suit modern requirements were rare. If people wanted a big bed then there was little alternative but to go for the mass-produced option. So the pair had an idea. They began to research traditional bed design and construction from down the ages. They picked some of the most attractive designs, adjusted them to suit modern needs and began to handcraft prototypes using quality timber and time-honoured methods. The result was a range of handmade wooden beds that reflected the very best in the art of traditional craftsmanship and values – beds made from the finest cuts of mature, solid oak lovingly nurtured from the raw timber by experienced master craftsmen in our Nottinghamshire workshops. Word spread and Quercus began supplying luxury oak beds to discerning clients worldwide. Quercus is a benchmark for excellence in workmanship and innovative yet traditional bed design. From rough sawn timber through to a beautiful handmade bed built to be passed down through the generations, every single one of the 150 oak-framed beds we build each year is handmade to

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order in our Nottinghamshire workshops. Each bed is lovingly crafted using traditional methods and materials from the finest light character grade oak, handpicked for its distinctive notes and character. We also insist on oak that’s at least 150-200 years old for added strength as well as oak that’s sustainable to the environment. Also, because a Quercus bed is built to last, every bed features a unique affixed plaque. Just like a limited edition fine art print, this plaque is inscribed with the year your bed was made. Our craftsmen have designed your bed, customised your bed to your specification, carved your bed, put it together, polished it and spent a full 72 hours lovingly finishing your bed before checking every detail and carefully packaging it to be delivered and installed free of charge by our own specialist two-man team. Plus, to make sure you are completely delighted with your purchase, your Quercus bed comes with a promise that’s as solid as the oak: a no-quibble 10-year guarantee plus a 21-day money-back promise. THE DETAILS To request a brochure and oak sample, visit www.quercusbeds.co.uk or call 01777 869 669.

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Sitting Pretty with Homesitters

HOMESITTERS LIMITED EXPLAINS THE BENEFITS OF LEAVING YOUR HOME OCCUPIED WHILE YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY.

eaving your property unoccupied when you are away significantly increases the risk of burglary: 80% of burglaries happen when no-one’s in, and the longer the absence, the greater the risk. Burglary on the whole is an opportunist crime. A home that appears to be unoccupied – mail in the letterbox, all the windows shut in very hot weather, uncut lawns – is far more likely to be targeted than one where there are clear indicators of people in residence. And, sadly, whereas in rural areas, a stranger hanging around will stick out like a sore thumb and the bush telegraph will soon alert local householders, in London the situation is markedly different. There can be few more distressing ways to end your holiday than to return to a burgled home… The Home Office, police and insurers recommend that you leave your home occupied. Not only will the security of your property be protected but your pets can remain in their familiar surroundings, your home will be kept aired and livedin and your garden watered and maintained. Sometimes a member of your family can move in while you’re away but, if they are not available (or reliable!), you might consider using a professional house and pet sitting service – but make sure that your insurance company is happy with the provider.

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see their responsibilities at an end once the introduction has been effected. is there 24 hour back-up for the sitters (a human not a telephone answering machine!). Should a sitter fall ill or have a personal crisis which means they have to leave an assignment, a good company will slot in an appropriate replacement very speedily. does the company carry employer’s liability, public liability and professional indemnity insurance? Homesitters Limited satisfies all these criteria. The company was established in 1980 to provide a nationwide, live-in house and pet sitting service available throughout the year. Our sitters are mature, active people from a variety of backgrounds; all have many years of experience in running their own homes and are motivated by job satisfaction; the 900+ employees are carefully matched to clients’ individual requirements. As a result insurers encourage homeowners to leave their homes in our care. The High Net Worth insurers, particularly, like the company’s significant contribution to risk improvement (especially with regard to theft and water damage) and some will offer discounts on household premiums for using the Homesitters service. Over 35 years, we have looked after the homes and pets of many London clients and our head office staff are skilled in finding sitters who are familiar with, and suited to, the particular requirements of the metropolitan environment. We have employees across the London boroughs as well as Home Counties’ sitters with easy access to London by public transport or car, whichever is more appropriate. THE DETAILS For more information call 020 7084 6320 or visit www.homesitters.co.uk

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Japanese Knotweed What’s all the Fuss About?

We asked knotweed expert, Nic Seal, founder of Environet UK to explain WHAT IS JAPANESE KNOTWEED? Knotweed’s now number one on the list of the UK’s most invasive plant species. It was introduced into the UK in the 1840’s as an ornamental plant. The Environment Agency has described Japanese knotweed as “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant”. Knotweed looks different throughout the year and can be confused with other similar looking plants. It is fully grown by early summer, growing at the incredible rate of 10 cm a day from the end of April to beginning of July. There is a useful identification video at www.environetuk.com. WHAT DAMAGE CAN IT DO? There are all sorts of myths surrounding knotweed and horror stories about it destroying buildings. They’re not entirely true but in its insatiable quest for light and water, it will exploit any weaknesses in the building and cause damage to walls, drains, floors and hard surfaces. WHAT IF YOU’RE BUYING OR SELLING A PROPERTY, OR RE-MORTGAGING WHERE KNOTWEED IS PRESENT? It is very difficult to obtain mortgage finance on properties with knotweed present, unless it is being tackled by a reputable professional firm able to provide insurance backed guarantees. 158 JUNE2015

Any property owner looking to sell is obliged to declare its presence. If you don’t get it properly treated you’ll find it difficult to sell or achieve anywhere near the property’s true value. Don’t be tempted to conceal it, this will prove to be an extremely expensive mistake. HOW DO YOU GET RID OF JAPANESE KNOTWEED? As the UK’s leading knotweed eradication specialist, Environet works with homeowners, architects, surveyors, solicitors, developers, main contractors and other professionals in the property sector, offering a number of solutions: Removal using Resi dig-out™ (for residential properties) or Xtract™ (for commercial sites) – these eco-innovative methods can be completed in a matter of days Treatment with herbicides - lower cost but usually takes at least one growing season to achieve eradication

WHAT GUARANTEES ARE AVAILABLE? All Environet eradication methods are fully guaranteed for up to 10 years with insurance backed guarantees underwritten by Lloyd’s of London. If you are thinking about appointing a company to get rid of your knotweed and they can’t provide you with a decent insurance backed guarantee, BEWARE! THE DETAILS Environet UK Ltd Clockbarn, Tannery Lane, Send, Woking GU23 7EF 01932 807 668 environetuk.com

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SHADES OF GREY Grey is full of surprises and won’t fail to seduce any setting, so follow the guide to taking advantage of its charms.

ifty Shades Of Grey is a best-seller with its tale of seduction, and just as irresistible is the trend for shades of grey in interiors. Gabrielle Fagan explores the sophisticated power of grey and how it transforms rooms. Grey is so sexy and sophisticated - not the masterful hero of the best-selling novel, but the decor colour. Once an overlooked ‘wallflower’ section on the colour chart, grey has shed it’s cold, institutional image, and is proving it’s power to transform any setting. Flirting with its subtle, versatile tones, from crisp charcoal and French grey to shimmering silver and mysterious smoke-grey could be just the way to turn up the heat at home. “Grey is a surprisingly calming and harmonious colour to live with, but you must choose the right tone,” advises Mark Upstone, head of global visual display at The Conran Shop. “Greys with more brown in the mix will feel warm - white based greys will feel colder. “Be bold. Don’t restrict yourself to a feature wall, grey looks better en masse, and use different finishes of the same tone to create intriguing interest and depth. “Give grey a starring role by using it on walls and paintwork, he suggests, and a matching gloss paint finish for woodwork. If that feels too overpowering, tone it down with pastels, white or a zingy kick of sharp citrus, which will ensure it has less of a masculine edge.

FACE THE WALL If you’re committing to a new relationship with this colour, the best place to start is with the walls. To find the one grey you love - experiment! Try colours in different tones by using sample pots, but ensure you see how they change with the light in your

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home throughout the day. It also works well to simply paint one wall in your chosen grey and use it as a backdrop to a focus piece of furniture such as a striking sofa or piece of furniture. FURNISHING AFFAIR Texture, shape and symmetry are vital ingredients for successful grey sanctuaries. This season, splashes of colour are an antidote to our winter gloom and almost anything goes with greys. Pinks always sit well, or you could be a little adventurous and choose a vibrant raspberry, deep purple or burnt orange and soft yellows for a lovely contrast. Grey works in modern and older properties, and will look as beautiful in a minimalist setting matched with sleek white shelving as it will with period wood panelling and mahogany furniture.” SEDUCTIVE SETTING Transform a bedroom palette with greys in decor or silky fabrics to bring an air of relaxation to an uptight setting. Hang drapery panels which puddle on the floor to frame your windows with a layer of textured sheers behind them for the ultimate in privacy. Grey tones in fabrics and wallpapers create a glamorous and striking effect, especially paired with pattern and texture. It’s a chic, streamlined look which also taps into the five-star ‘hotel’ trend which will be very evident in interiors this autumn. If passion for the look is running high, dress a bed appropriately in shades of grey bedlinen. Simple luxury touches are essential such as rugs and lighting.

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CREATE A RESTFUL RETREAT Your bedroom should be a place of comfort; somewhere you can go to feel warm and cosy, the place where you can spend the night properly unwinding with a long, uninterrupted sleep.

s life’s pace quickens, people are finding it more difficult to build time into their lives for rest. The lines between work and home are fading, with many people doing substantial portions of their work at home. In fact, with nearly everyone bringing home some work these days, the home has lost its status as a sanctuary. We need a place where we can detach ourselves, and as a result, people are increasingly embracing the concept of the master bedroom suite. Master bedrooms have been around as long as houses, but master bedroom suites are a relatively new concept. Essentially, a master bedroom suite is a home within a home. It’s a refuge where one can enjoy a space free of the many demands of modern living. It’s a hideout for finding peace. Master bedroom suites come in many shapes and sizes, as unique as the lives they are designed to insulate. Most are designed to support three aspects of life: Daily personal routines Rest and relaxation Romance If you are planning a full makeover, you need to decide on a theme – Country Style, Contemporary, Hollywood Glamour, or even Retro. This is crucial not only for personal taste but also creating a relaxing atmosphere where you will be at your most comfortable. Calm neutral schemes come to

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life by introducing textured fabrics and tactile wallpapers and good design can still incorporate blackout lined curtains and blinds enabling your room to be both beautiful and practical. Whatever you do, invest in a good bed. The same with pillows and duvets – quality is very affordable and aids sleep. Ideally, purchase a duvet larger than your bed (e.g. king size if you have a double), this reduces the inevitable fight for cover and adds an aesthetic air of luxury by draping down the sides of the bed. Choosing the right bedroom lighting for creating an oasis of tranquillity For years now, people no longer have just one light source per room. Ceiling lighting in the form of a ceiling lamp or hanging lamp still functions perfectly well for general lighting purposes. For settling into a good book you’ll probably switch off the ceiling lights and switch on the wall lighting. Naturally the atmosphere is also important. Mood lighting helps create the right atmosphere. It’s also a good idea to have dimmable lighting in the bedroom. This allows you to set the level of lighting according to your mood. Don’t forget about coloured lighting for creating that special atmosphere in your bedroom. You could also use LED strip lighting to create a cosy and warm effect. Whatever your bedroom becomes, it must be a place that you love to visit! The more tranquil you feel, the better you will sleep.

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t was always said that interior trends were trailing behind what we were seeing on fashion runways but not anymore! Now it is clear to see that interior and fashion trends walk hand in hand and compliment each other. Each season has started to present obvious parallels between room and runway and Spring 2015 has proved no different with reflections of delft china and gingham making an appearance. For Spring 2015 there is a move towards the more cooler and softer tones of the colour wheel with an eclectic mix of brighter colours, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals all taking centre stage. Ochre is becoming more and more popular when it comes to interior design, being co-ordinated with rich velvet jewel tones to create one of this seasons hottest

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styles. It really is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the colour of the momentâ&#x20AC;? being used in a variety of textures and styles. Moroccan inspired prints have always been popular in both the fashion and interior world. Spring 2015 designs include strong geometric designs coming through in both wallpapers and fabrics. Statement pieces such as rugs and artwork will add the perfect finishing touch to any interior scheme. Cobalt blue has been around for many seasons and it is not going anywhere for quite some time. It is a bold colour which can easily stand on its own but it also compliments the lighter blues in the colour family. The deep blue tones are being introduced into home design with the use of soft furnishings and accessories. The mix of blues and patterns provide perfect accents in a room. Spring is one of the best times of the yearâ&#x20AC;Śwaving goodbye to those dark, depressing evenings and welcoming the return of the longer, brighter days and hopefully warmer weather. Now is the time to look to a new interior and brighten up your home.

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onversion opportunities are as diverse as the number of buildings around, and redundant churches can make for the most surprisingly unusual and exciting conversions. Thanks to the Victorians, who built so many surplus churches that the pews weren’t even being filled in the 1800s, a large number of these striking buildings fell out of use long ago. In 1969 the law changed to allow the release of churches for alternative purposes and, since then, over 200 have been converted. Converting a church yields several distinct design issues. Planners are unlikely to allow any major external alterations as they will want to retain the original character of the building, and existing windows and doors should be retained and restored with sensitivity. If additional light is needed for a new first floor it may be possible to insert conservation rooflights. Luckily, churches aren’t that hard to find: a list of redundant churches is available from the Church Commissioners. They also publish a useful pamphlet, New Uses for Redundant Churches, which provides a starting point for converters (020 7898 1000 or visit the website at churchcommissioners.org). You’ll need to run your ideas by the planners before making an offer, but when purchasing a church, the offer should be made to the local Diocesan Redundant Church Uses Committee. They put the offer to the Church

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Commissioners, who then make the final decision. As well as the planning department, you will also have to run any plans for architectural or structural changes to the Church Commissioners for approval. If the church has an attached graveyard, the law requires any human remains to be removed and interred somewhere else if the plans will affect them. Other than high ceilings and large windows, churches often have a convenient, central location. They’re ideal for open plan living and can provide the ultimate living space for homeowners that don’t necessarily require lots of bedrooms. A mezzanine level can work well, as it might be difficult to get permission for multiple rooms on ground level. Since there’s plenty of space to build vertically, there are excellent storage opportunities. The biggest advantage however is the architecture and unique features. Vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and mullions are hard to beat. Not everyone will feel attracted to the idea of living in a church, but you have to agree that every time we see a beautiful conversion of a formal church into a beautiful residence… we want to see more. You wonder what makes a person buy a church or chapel and transform it into a home – if you are looking for vast open space, original features and a unique design, then it could be the answer to your prayers.

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IN THE LOOP

Bringing together the jigsaw of professionals involved with your residential project, design-led interior construction project experts, loop3 Interiors, provide a comprehensive, bespoke service to ensure your new home scheme runs like clockwork and achieves a supreme quality, beautiful result.

here’s nothing like a complex interior remodelling project to raise your stress levels and devour your precious leisure time. Juggling architects and designers, planners, trades and artisans is something of an art – and one best left to experienced professionals like loop3. Based in Design Centre Studios, Chelsea Harbour, loop3 has a proven track record in complete design and build project management in West London. Established for more than a decade, the company provides a premium service for valued clients with high specification residential properties, managing the entire process, from surveys, to concept and design, through to procurement and construction, leading to after-care and maintenance. Loop3 Interiors’ core team of 20 staff boasts a wealth of experience: with expertise in brief taking, surveying, interior design (including specification of hard materials, soft furnishings and fittings), technical and building regulations, and complete construction, they also work closely with specialist subcontractors and artisans with whom they have forged long-standing professional relationships. Industry-qualified and well-briefed on the latest legislation and technology, staff are adept at working to a variety of scales and budgets, with domestic refurbishment budgets ranging up to £2 million. Busy, exacting clients return to loop3 time and again, thanks to the team’s diligence, integrity and dedication to skilled, quality craftsmanship. While loop3 love nothing more than the smooth, efficient flow of keeping everything in-house and being able to take responsibility for all elements and professionals involved in a complete refurbishment, they are equally happy to partner other professionals of your choice. Celebrated interior designer, Emma

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Sims-Hilditch, said, “Having worked with many contractors over the years, we were delighted to have loop3 recommended to us.” She went on, “They are different in so many ways: from the fantastic quality of finish they achieve to the utmost professionalism of their team. We are looking for the best and loop3 have never let us down.” Loop3 is an integral part of the design community at Chelsea Harbour, working with and for the high-end suppliers of the interior design industry whose flagship showrooms are located in the vicinity, and becoming familiar with the products and ethos of those suppliers. As a company, loop3 cares far more than the average builder about the final look of its clients’ projects: they love new finishes and trends; they get excited about new technology and techniques. Loop3 is regularly recommended by Design Centre suppliers to install their products in private residences. While they love a major refurbishment, loop3 are just as adept at installing single elements, such as a show-stopping chandelier or specialist fabric wallcovering. Far more than just contractors, loop3 shares your passion for beautiful and sophisticated interiors. The friendly and approachable team will take care of every aspect of your home project, with the minimum possible disruption, leaving you to simply enjoy seeing your vision become a reality. THE DETAILS For further information and to arrange a consultation, visit loop3 at 7 Design Centre Studios, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0BD, call 020 7376 5300 or email mark@loop3.co.uk To learn more about how we can help you achieve the beautiful home you desire, please visit www.loop3.co.uk

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avouring only the finest materials and historic crafting techniques, The Original Sofa Co. has a reputation for excellence and a strong international client base. They are legacy furniture makers as well as being experts at restoring antique 19thC and vintage sofas and is the ultimate destination for those wishing to source investment pieces. Founder, David Robinson, has an eye for elegance in design and an appreciation for the luxury and quality of materials which has been paramount in the development of the brand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are crafting in the finest tradition of excellence and the patina of our leathers are synonymous with our unique

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SOfa CO. department store, harrods from which to choose, each of which take on subtle and unique hues through the hand-dying process. Apart from the signature raw leather, The Original Sofa Co. can also upholster in pre-dyed leather, tweed, or any fabric of your choice.

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The Original Sofa Company also stocks a large collection of nineteenth and early-twentieth-century pieces for restoration. Like their Signature range, customers are able to choose a crafting Manner during restoration. A full

This service produces an entirely bespoke design, starting from a hand-crafted mortise and tenon frame style. We are creating the exceptional” The philosophy of The Original Sofa Co. is to remain true to the crafting techniques that have stood the test of time and to create the ‘antiques of the future’. Their craftsmen use the same methods and components found in the 19thC Chesterfield sofas. Through the application of traditional artisanal skills, the company uses 8 point hand-tied loose coil-sprung seats, arms and backs, and the full crafting process can be carried out using hammer and tack and hand-dyed leather. Alongside their much sought-after bespoke Signature range they carry a carefully curated selection of antique, vintage and ‘pre-loved’ sofas.

Manner 1 restoration is encouraged in order to maintain the integrity and value of the more historic pieces but the choice is literally yours. Vintage and ‘Pre-Loved’ pieces are also available, catering to a range of budgets. Antique and pre-loved range from as little as £595 to upwards of £4,000.

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The Signature range is the focal point of the company. This service produces an entirely bespoke design, starting from a hand-crafted mortise and tenon frame from which the customer can adapt and add to according to their personal taste. There are three levels from which to make your selection:– Manner 1 - is the most luxurious, taking approximately 120 hours to make. The Original Sofa Co. pledges to maintain these pieces for a lifetime. For more information on other crafting options and prices, see ‘The Original Sofa Company - Crafting Information and Price List’. The Original Sofa Co. caters to the customer in the style of Saville Row and sofas can be designed and crafted to any dimension. There is flexibility to further customise ‘between Manners’ but standard prices are as follows: The OSC prices: Manner 1 - Manner 2 - Manner 3 E.G. 80” three-seater Chesterfield £20,995 - £10,495 £5,995; Single chair £10,995 - £4,995 - £2,895 Buyers can enjoy as much or as little creative freedom as they wish with their design. There is an array of finishes

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quality products whilst also supporting the British manufacturing industry. Juliet has therefore worked closely with specialist UK companies to achieve the highest quality of manufacturing throughout the product range. In the short time since launching the company, the brand is already represented in Australia, Russia, Estonia, Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the USA and France and also stocked in several boutique stores throughout the UK. Juliet is also currently designing a new wallpaper collection, which will be launching at Decorex 2015 later this year. The new range will focus on a completely different part of the world: the British Isles. In keeping with Juliet’s recognizable style, the new collection will maintain strong imagery of animals and nature within the region with the same high quality hand painted finish as in the Safari collection. Our Safari wallpapers, fabrics and cushions can be bought directly from www.juliettravers.com THE DETAILS For more samples, images or any further information, please contact info@juliettravers.com or call us on +44 (0) 207 376 2372 www.juliettravers.com

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ith a love of design and an eagle-eye for spotting unusual finds, for years Nicki Massey used her spare time on worldwide business trips, to go hunting for unique furniture and home accessories to bring back to England and decorate her home and the homes of friends. It was from this solid background that DesResDesign was created. Nicki’s passion grew into a highly successful online interiors boutique filled with inspirational pieces for people who want to create a unique and beautiful home. UNIQUE FINDS “When I’m looking for new product I always ask ‘would I want this in my home? Is the craftsmanship high quality? What’s unique about this?’ If I don’t get a feeling of excitement about a something, then it’s likely that my customers won’t either” explains Nicki. “All of our products are carefully selected for design and quality. I invest my time and passion travelling the UK and globe, hunting down unique treasures that my customers won’t easily find elsewhere, and it’s still something I find incredibly thrilling and rewarding.” The result is a mix of design-led furniture, lighting, home and garden accessories all hand selected for the individually-minded customer, who loves creating an original home style that is hip, inviting and yet won’t date. MIXING TIMELESSNESS & ON-TREND A timeless quality within a room design is a wise choice, but if everything about a space is trend proof it’s going to feel very staid and the chances are you’ll become bored of it quite quickly. It could become a space devoid of your personal style and may feel rather soulless. The DesResDesign mantra is ‘timeless style with an edgy vibe’ and this can be achieved by introducing innovative design-led pieces into a room, keeping a good ratio of timeless and on trend pieces working together in an overall scheme. FURNITURE For example our Chesterfield Trend Sofa is based on a 174 JUNE2015

classic design, but it has a contemporary edge with its unusual dimensions and popping colours. The DesResDesign Wall Panels are perfect for creating a dramatic statement, and come in a range of vintage, classic and very edgy designs. They will literally transform a space on their own. Within the UK the Straw Bale & Leather Collection is exclusive to DesResDesign and cannot be bought anywhere else. This exquisitely hand-crafted range takes elements of the stable yard and translates them into stunning high-end furniture pieces that are both a design statement and incredibly practical. When is a bed not only somewhere to sleep, but also a den and an adventure fantasy world? When it’s the DesResDesign Tree House Bed! These wonderful children’s beds are beautifully crafted and will transform any child’s bedroom into something wild and wonderful, whist also creating a tremendously stylish space. LIGHTING Fabulous lighting is a great way to bring some edge to a room and instantly create a design-led vibe. Cluster lighting is currently very ‘in vogue’ and looks set to be a style that will endure. Here we see two very takes on this theme. The Kilner Jar Cluster Pendant Light combines both a vintage and contemporary feel and can be arranged with the cables either at the same lengths or staggered. The Copper Cluster Pendant Light also successfully fuses contemporary and vintage vibes with his clean lines and giant retro bulbs. Again, the cables can be strung at different lengths to add interest, or hung with an equal drop to each bulb. Why take some inspiration and take a moment to view your home through fresh eyes, and consider what design-led additions would bring new energy, cohesion and soul to your interior spaces? Then pop across to www.desresdesign.com and browse our beautiful collections. THE DETAILS DesResDesign order line: 01386 257654 or buy online at www.desresdesign.co.uk

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ordan Andrews Ltd have been bringing beautiful hardwood flooring to the trade and public since 2001. With an extensive knowledge of both hardwood flooring and the construction industry, the company came to be from a desire to address a gap in the market - A company that could bring together hardwood flooring, a professional installation service, customer care and reasonable prices all under one roof. Today the company has over 20 staff, a 3000 sq. foot Head office and showroom in London’s Crouch End, and a host of impressive installations in their portfolio. Istoria Bespoke is their exclusive range of flooring with over 100 different colours that are available on various size boards, with different textures and affects. Coupling that with the fact that they have recently installed one of the biggest UV finishing lines in the UK, which allows them to produce up to 1000m2 of UV oiled wood flooring per day that is already dry and ready to install, makes them one of the most versatile and customizable wood flooring brands available. Their goal is simple; to offer both retail and trade customers

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quality hardwood flooring products at reasonable prices, a professional installation service and ongoing customer care all with one simple philosophy - “we don’t compromise on quality, neither should you”. As a result their customer base has grown to include residential home owners, architects, designers, property developers, building contractors, restaurant chains and many more. No matter who their customer is they treat them with equal care, offering them the same level of service, advice and expertise, be it regarding a new installation or the refurbishment or care of an existing hardwood floor. So, if you want a hardwood floor to add beauty and value to your project, look no further than Jordan Andrews Ltd – Wooden Floor Experts with a passion for quality and service. THE DETAILS For more information about Istoria Wood Flooring by Jordan Andrews view the website, Jordanandrews.com or visit their London Showroom at 80-82 Park Road, Crouch End, London N8 8JQ Tel. 0208 341 9222

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have been using Abbotts for nearly 40 years, The first thing that hits me every time I visit, is that they are always updating their showroom to not only reflect their amazing range of flooring, carpeting, shutters and blinds, but also to illustrate the latest designs and trends on the market. The staff are incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and friendly, and most importantly - available to advise and guide me as to the most suitable range for my property. With Abbott’s being a traditional family business, you get that personal service and the same fitting team each time. This makes it all the more a pleasant experience. The addition of a blind, shutter and curtain department is a master stroke. It is run by another of the Abbott team so the family connection continues. Abbott’s is definitely worth a visit; allow at least 2 hours if not 3 as you enter a world of stylish flooring and carpet displays and the most impressive blind and shutter department I have seen. This is upstairs where you get the Amtico, Karndean engineered wood, laminate display areas, and the high quality and desirable materials for your curtains; it will take your breath away.

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Recently, we decided to go retro and lo and behold Abbotts came to the rescue! There were some stunning William Morris designs to choose from, but wanting to go for a quirky retro feel; Tom in the showroom was able to present their range of superb fifties and sixties designs. They really can cater for all your tastes whether traditional or modern. We chose a modern take on an old theme by using an Alternative Flooring Quirky design that looked amazing, it could not have worked out better. “For high-quality and a dedicated and experienced team that go that extra mile for you to achieve your dream interior, definitely head to Abbott’s.” MRS A MASON-PHILLIPS. A LOYAL AND VALUED CUSTOMER FOR 40 YEARS.

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How to choose your floor C hoosing a new floor is very exciting, but also a little bewildering. There are so many types of floor and so many designs, so many things to think about. You probably already have some ideas about the style you would like, but the following easy tips will help you make sure that you get the floor you want and need.

demands on this part of the floor. Choose a hard surface that can stand up to moderate damp and is easy to clean. Living room - Often the centre of the home, you need a multi-purpose floor that reflects your style but can stand up to the challenge of a variety of activities. A tough surface that’s easy to clean and look after will reduce the time you need to spend keeping your living room looking good. Kitchens - Spills and dropped food and equipment are a fact ABANDON YOUR PRECONCEPTIONS You may have decided that only wood will do. That laminate is of life however careful you are as a cook. Choose a floor that not only has good stain and traffic resistance, but that easier to look after. Or that vinyl is more practical. But when you see the extraordinary range of finishes and styles you’ll realise that will also stand up to light moisture and repeated cleaning. Bathrooms - Water makes the bathroom a challenging the possibilities are endless. Flooring now comes with the latest environment and you must be careful to select a surfacing technology to ensure that they are beautiful to look at, floor that is water-resistant. In addition, for safety easy to clean and hardwearing. So, put your preconceptions to you’ll need to be sure that the floor won’t be slippery one side and be prepared to open your mind to new ideas. when it’s damp and that it will be easy to clean. Bedroom - Your bedroom is often a very personal space so BUDGET Measure the room or area to be covered and decide how much you’ll be looking at a wide range of decorative finishes. Don’t forget that looks are just part of the equation and that you’ll also you can afford to spend. Make sure that you leave a little extra in your budget for additional items and accessories such as a vapour want to be sure that it’s comfortable and warm for bare feet. barrier, acoustic underlay, or mouldings and transport if you want Office - If keeping your office quiet for concentration and comfort is a top priority you should consider floors with good home delivery. Look at the existing surface and decide whether you can lay a floor over it or whether it will have to be resurfaced acoustic properties. You’ll probably want a tough surface that’s won’t be easily damaged by office furnishings or heavy use, if - if so include that in your budget too. you expect a lot of visitors. Floors with anti-static properties can be a wise investment if you use a lot of electrical equipment. WHICH SUB-FLOOR? Floors can be installed over a variety of different surfaces: UNDERFLOOR HEATING Concrete, tiles, stone and marble - vinyl, laminate & wood If you already have or are thinking of installing an underfloor Wooden floor - vinyl, laminate and wood heating system, then you must select a floor that meets the Very short pile carpet - vinyl, laminate and wood manufacturer’s requirements. Self-regulated underfloor heating Embossed vinyl - laminate and wood, but systems are suitable for most vinyl, laminate floors, wood floors. must be removed or covered for vinyl However, maple and beech floors should never be used with Long pile carpet - must be removed for all new floors underfloor heating because of their natural structure, which can cause cracks and develops gaps when they dry out too much. You WHICH FLOOR FOR WHICH ROOM? All floors benefit from innovative technology to ensure comfort, should seek professional advice before making a purchase. looks and the best performance. But different rooms have their WEAR AND TEAR own special requirements that you should consider when you No one wants to spend every minute worrying about stains and make your choice. cleaning. By choosing a floor that suits the area, you’ll cut down on the cleaning and general care you have to provide. You should Entrance and hallway - People coming and going also select a floor with the best possible surface protection. will bring dirt and damp into your home putting special

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CHAMPIONS OF THE ORIGINAL If you are a lover of the unique, the ‘one-off’, the original, then Victorian Woodworks Flooring is for you. Meticulously sourced, reclaimed wood floors (of up to 400 years old) are offered alongside more contemporary flooring collections. Hand-made in the UK using only the finest timbers, our skilled craftsmen reveal the woods’ natural beauty. You can walk on our floors at The National Portrait Gallery, Selfridges and now at the Rolls Royce global head office (Chichester).

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ood flooring is as popular as ever and it’s easy to see why. Timber is an extremely versatile material with plenty of natural and beautiful attributes, enabling it to suit any architectural style and interior design scheme. With its timeless appeal, wooden flooring can instantly and effortlessly transform a home by adding texture, warmth and style. It is also a practical choice, being easy to maintain, durable and long-lasting. In addition, it doesn’t harbour bugs, so is a great choice for asthma and allergy sufferers. With a showroom in Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, The Natural Wood Floor Company is one of the largest wood flooring manufacturers and suppliers in Europe. Founded 22 years ago, the family run business offers a stunning range of wood flooring, all of which has been expertly designed and crafted to both preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the wood. “Quality and choice are both paramount to the success of The Natural Wood Floor Company” explains company director, Peter Keane.”

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“We understand how important choice is” adds Peter, “so invest heavily in the latest cutting-edge technology and manufacturing techniques. This enables our products to both shape and respond to the latest flooring fashions and trends.” The Natural Wood Floor Company’s collection of stunning products reflects both classic, timeless looks and more contemporary, eye-catching designs. The showroom, with free parking, displays the impressive range of over 140 different designs, including; wide boards, on-trend coloured finishes, aged looks and textured surfaces, in both engineered and solid wood. There’s also a fantastic selection of parquet and chevron blocks, in various timbers, plus a full range of flooring accessories and maintenance products, including; skirtings, mouldings, underlay, adhesives and finishing products. The Natural Wood Floor Company’s floors can be seen in many prestigious residential and commercial buildings in London, including; The Tate Modern, Tate Britain, The Natural History Museum, The British Library and Shoreditch House. All of The Natural Wood Floor Company’s products are manufactured from sustainable timer, so are kind to the environment. With most products in stock, deliveries can be made the next working day or are available for immediate collection. THE DETAILS The Natural Wood Floor Company 20 Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1EG Telephone 020 8871 9771 www.naturalwoodfloor.co.uk

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FLOORING IDEAS Choosing the right flooring for your bathroom is a decision that shouldn’t be rushed. Whatever floor you choose will have to withstand humid and wet conditions and plenty of wear and tear. Avoid rot and warping by choosing flooring that is durable and suitable for use in a bathroom.

efore you make the leap and choose the floor for you, get a few samples to take home and try out to make sure you’re 100% happy with your decision. Consider design, texture and material when choosing your bathroom flooring, and you can transform a dated space into a stylish room with character.

STONE Stone or slate is ideal for creating a natural, sophisticated look, like that of a health spa or luxury hotel. Unless you can afford underfloor heating, these materials can be cold underfoot in the winter. Different types of stone you could choose from are limestone, granite, or slate. Limestone is light in colour, making it ideal for smaller rooms. It is porous so needs to be sealed to avoid staining. Slate and granite are both dark in colour and naturally resistant to water. RUBBER FLOORING Rubber is hardwearing, easy to clean, comfortable underfoot and available in a variety of colours. If you have a modern architectural bathroom suite, rubber is an ideal surface to complement this, creating an industrial, arty look. You can buy textured rubber with studs or other patterns which offers better grip, making it safer for wet feet. Beware of any texture with grooves, though, as this will trap the dirt. VINYL TILES Like rubber, vinyl is hardwearing and very easy to keep clean which is why it is also a popular choice. Available in a wide range of colours, patterns and effects, vinyl is a flexible option that can work with any colour scheme. Vinyl floors do not get cold, but they do need to be laid on an even surface. CERAMIC TILES Ceramic or porcelain tiles are one of the most flexible options for bathrooms as there is such a great choice of colours and sizes. They are stain resistant and hardwearing but, like stone, they can be cold in winter. Salvaged antique 192 JUNE2015

tiles are perfect if you have a period bathroom design with an old-fashioned tub. LINO Surprisingly, linoleum is made almost entirely from natural ingredients - wood, flour, pine resin, linseed oil and natural pigment. It is easily cleaned, not cold underfoot and, despite its reputation as being a bit dated, is available in a fantastic range of contemporary designs. You need to ensure that you have a completely flat floor surface and be careful to avoid tearing it. MOSAIC Moroccan style is extremely popular and there are some great ways to incorporate elements into your bathroom. If you want to go further than a few decorative Moroccan lanterns, try mosaic tiles. Sheets of small mosaic tiles can be bought from most tile stores or you could even use tile fragments to give you more flexibility with the design. IS IT PRACTICAL TO LAY WOODEN FLOORING? There’s a lot of conflicting advice about the suitability of real wood flooring in a bathroom. The main thing to consider is the use of the space. In a family bathroom, where there’s going to be a lot of splashing and water on the floor, wood might need a lot of maintenance and upkeep. In an en-suite, where it will only be used by careful adults, it will last much longer. “If you lay very hard wood, such as teak or iroko, you don’t have to worry so much,’ says Hannah Withington, Senior Designer at Ripples. ‘These have been used to build ships for centuries and they are the best for a wet environment. I would always advise installing a tanking system before any kind of wood flooring is laid in a bathroom, to create a watertight floor. Protective varnishes are paramount; they don’t just protect from water, but also from any other chemicals that could affect the wood. Alternatively, there are some great porcelain tiles that look like real wood, but don’t need aftercare.’

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ream tiles have made way for a more soothing and sophisticated neutral colour palette this year. The latest trends lean more towards cool greys, taupe and mid-tones, giving a luxurious and relaxing feel. The popularity of open plan living is also set to continue. To get the most out of this design feature the expert staff at The Stone and Ceramic Warehouse recommend using large format tiles. Recent technological advances now mean that porcelain tiles are available up to 300cm x 150cm x 0.6mm thick. They are extremely durable and give a hugely impressive finish, making spaces appear bigger than they are and working very well in both small and large rooms. With less grouting required, they are simple to lay and very low-maintenance.

The benefits of porcelain can also be enjoyed in the great outdoors, allowing customers to perfectly match their inside tiles to their outside space. SACW Paving offer specialist 20mm, high quality porcelain pavers providing the ideal way to extend a living area seamlessly into the garden. Perfect for creating an easy-to-maintain, but durable outside space for entertaining and family life. THE DETAILS For inspiration, advice and expert knowledge, visit The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse showrooms in Chiswick or Knightsbridge. More information can also be found at www.sacw.co.uk & www.sacwpaving.co.uk

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ON THE TILES

Flooring can change the entire look and feel of a room. As well as needing to be able to withstand the hustle and bustle of a busy home, floor tiles are a fantastic way to add texture and style to an interior.

hether you prefer modern designs or classically inspired shapes, there are many ranges available on the market of finishes, sizes, colours and style to complement each and every interior.

TYPES OF FLOOR TILES Floor tiles are one of the most versatile and stylish ways to cover a floor. Tiles come in many different materials, and which one is right for you will depend on a number of factors. These can include the room you want to tile, the look you want to create, and the budget you have as each type of tile has its own advantages and disadvantages. CERAMIC Ceramic floor tiles are one of the most popular options, and for very good reason. They’re cost-effective, often costing less than equivalent tiles in other materials. They’re also easy to fit without specialist equipment, saving on installation costs. They come in a wide range of colours and patterns, making it easy to find ceramic tiles that will achieve the look you want. They’re generally pretty hard wearing, and need little maintenance, though they can be brittle (it’s a good idea to buy a few more tiles than you need in case you need to replace some over time). Depending on the finish, they can be slippery, especially when wet so extra care is sometimes needed. PORCELAIN Porcelain floor tiles are essentially ceramic tiles, but as they’re made from higher quality clay, they’re harder and more durable. Ceramic tiles will generally start showing their age earlier than porcelain. Because they are so hard, they can be hard to fit – you’ll often need specialist saws to cut them, making it a job for the professionals in many cases. They’re also relatively expensive to buy. Despite the costs, for high-traffic areas where you need durability, porcelain is hard to beat. They tend to be less slippery than ceramic too, so good for bathrooms. 194 JUNE2015

NATURAL STONE Natural stone floor tiles can create a really stunning look. They’re often thought of a being expensive – and they can be, but there are many different types of stone. When choosing stone tiles, think about the look and feel you want. Marble, slate, granite and limestone are the most common options. Marble and limestone can create a stunning, luxury look, but can be prone to staining and damage. Granite and slate are both much harder and less porous stones, and stand up well to the demands of a busy home. Unlike other tiles, stone can be resurfaced if it is damaged, so may well last longer than other types. THE BENEFITS Hygienic – Tiles are easy to clean and hygienic, especially if you have are a pet lover or have small children you’ll love that they don’t attract dirt or give off odours, and are very easy to clean, you can also buy anti- bacterial grout. Added Value – Tiles can add value and give your home an instant modern make over. Water resistant – Tiles are waterproof, making them ideal for shower and wetroom areas – so much nicer than soggy carpets. Allergy free - For asthma and allergy sufferers - dust or mites can’t hide in tiles! Hard wearing - tiles don’t fade and are tough and durable, making them last much longer than carpets or wood. Versatile – Every room in the house can benefit from tiles…even sitting areas and stairs! Cosy – Floor tiles are comfortable on your feet and aren’t cold to walk on; tiles absorb and retain heat. Energy Efficient – With the development of under-tile heating many of our customers choose to install under-floor heating systems; they offer a cost effective heating alternative. Huge Choice of finishes – There is a huge choice and range of tiles including Wood Effect, Natural Stone and Mosaic. Good value – tiles are no more expensive than paints, carpet or wood and they last so much longer.

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ntrance ways tend to be dark and narrow but painting them white isn’t necessarily the best option. “Hallways, especially busy family ones, can take a lot of wear of tear and white be very unforgiving, as well as cold, so a better option, is to choose a light, bright colour in a warm tone. Choose a colour that is a shade or two lighter than the main room the hallway leads to, and it will help create continuity between the two spaces. As this room is primarily a walk-through, you can afford to make a strong design statement and be bold with colour and pattern. Patterned wallpaper with a slight shine will help reflect the light, while vertical stripes can create the illusion of height. If you’re concerned about knocks and scratches, a practical option is to have painted wood panelling on the bottom of the wall, with statement wallpaper above. FEATURE FLOORING Flooring in a hallway needs to be durable but choose wisely and you can create impact while being practical too. If you have a particularly long and narrow hallway, a chequerboard effect on the floor will create the impression of width - the wider the tiles, the wider it will look. Hallway runners are a great way to inject colour, while colourful striped carpet will instantly enliven a stairway. If you have bare wooden stairs, consider painting each step a different shade of the same colour or have fun with stencils to create patterns or words. LET THE LIGHT IN Hallways can often be dark, so getting the lighting right is

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essential. If you have a high ceiling, a large pendant light will act as a beautiful centrepiece and be the first thing that people see when they enter your home. If the ceiling is low, pendant lights will have the effect of making the room feel smaller, so wall lights are the better option. Mirrors are a good way to reflect natural light and give the illusion of more space. A large mirror placed at the end of a hallway instantly provides depth, making a hallway feel larger. STORAGE SOLUTIONS Hallways can easily become cluttered so finding a space for coats, keys and shoes is a must. A wooden bench with storage If you have room, offers storage as well as a useful seating area. The more floor space you can see, the larger your hallway will seem and there are lots of great wall-hung cupboards available. MAKE A FEATURE Hallways may be small but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a stunning focal point. A narrow console table with a pair of lamps and mirror above makes a pretty focal point - while a vase of fresh flowers or a scented cinnamon candle will create an inviting aroma. A group of family portraits is another great way to add interest and personalise the space. Generally, it’s best to hang fewer, larger pictures as opposed to several smaller ones, as it can make the space seem more confined and cluttered. With a little imagination and the right colours, storage and lighting, you can create an inviting entrance you’ll love coming home to and will want to show off.

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Choosing the Right Rug You have decided that you want to buy a rug - but do you know what sort of rug will work best for you and the environment in which it will be placed? Or maybe you know the sort of rug that you would like but having difficulty choosing a design? The following is a practical guide to help you when choosing a rug. SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT These are key issues when it comes to choosing a rug, think about the space that it will be in and the effect that the design you have chosen will have on that space. Rugs can either open a space up or make a space seem a lot cosier. Depending on the atmosphere, look and feel that you wish to create, there are several key elements to take into account. If you want to create the feeling of space then light colours and simple patterns can achieve this, however if you are looking to make a space cosier then rugs that have darker colours and more ornate or dense patterns tend to work better. Most traditional rugs will lend themselves well to this job with their ornate dense patterns however there are also many modern rugs that will effectively make a space cosier. SIZE Believe it or not size is one of the most fundamental decisions to make when it comes to choosing your rug. The wrong size can make a room look cluttered or far too small. Rugs tend to come in standard sizes: Smaller rugs measure three feet by five feet (90cm x 150cm) up to approximately four feet by six feet (120cm x 180cm) Medium rugs measuring up to approximately eight feet by five feet (240cm x 150cm) Large rugs measuring up to approximately eleven feet (330cm) with anything larger classified as Extra Large. Many rugs can be custom made, this is more expensive and can take a long time but the results can be amazing and in the end provide you with a rug that is the perfect size for the area required. WHERE IS YOUR ROOM’S MAIN FOCAL POINT? FURNITURE, FIREPLACE OR RUG? Discover the focal point of your room before choosing a rug. Rugs can draw attention to certain areas of a room, compliment existing areas or even become a focal point themselves. For instance, if the furniture and surrounding décor is to be a focal point, then it’s best to choose a rug that is more subtle and subdued with little or no pattern or that compliments the colour of existing furniture. If the focal point of a room is a fireplace, then a subdued all-over pattern or a plain rug that compliments the surroundings is best. If the rug is to be the focal point of the room, choose a rug that is quite busy, bright or bold 198 JUNE2015

in design/colour, thus attracting attention to it and drawing attention away from the furniture and surrounding décor. STYLE, TEXTURE AND COLOUR A rug can really transform a room. Whatever your rug is for, the thing to remember is that it should always compliment the style and colour scheme of your room. In terms of colour, it is advised in general to match up a particular favourite colour in the room for example match the colour of your walls or your curtains. If you place a rug in a strategic area of a room that matches a certain wall or ceiling colour it can really set off a room and make your design come together. Textured rugs can add a certain depth to an otherwise flat room. Many shaggy and textured rugs can create depth where smooth walls meet smooth laminate floors. They can break up the monotony of smoothness in a room, adding depth and interest, giving your room body as well as form. Most wool rugs that are new will shed for a while because of the loose fibres, however, some wool rugs have been known to shed for months and even longer. If a rug that doesn’t shed is a huge factor then we would recommend that you do not choose wool. Saying that, Wool is far more resilient, more durable than synthetic man-made fibres and responds better to coloured dyes, i.e. it absorbs and maintains dyes better. Therefore you can often get a wool rug that is years old and still looks as good as new whereas its synthetic counterpart can look old and slightly faded. Wool is also naturally resistant to water, fire and stains as well as being resistant to dust mites. This is a great positive for anybody that has allergies. Wool is far more expensive than acrylic/man-made fibres due to its authenticity and durability. There really isn’t too much difference in the look and feel of some synthetic rugs these days. In fact synthetic fibres are that well-made now that we sometimes have to really look closely at acrylic to be able to tell that it isn’t wool. Wool is, and probably will remain, the most popular choice for a rug due to its traditional heritage and natural existence in a mostly man made world. If you are going to be putting your rug in an area that receives a high amount of traffic we would have to recommend wool due to its durability and natural resistance to stains. There is no exact science to choosing a rug and we all have different tastes and ideas about what will and won’t work in a room. We hope that you have found the information interesting and that it helps you narrow down the overwhelming choice of rug that you choose.

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or over 30 years we have made these exclusive handmade tapestry rugs in pure new wool using natural dyes. These beautiful rugs have been exported to England from Portugal since Elizabeth I and now Atlantico Rugs are adapting the traditional patterns into designs that are more suited to the modern styles. Each rug is custom made for the client with particular care taken in choosing the right wool colours for the room. The

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design can be adapted for the size of rug with borders scaled up or down as required. So any size is possible. We can visit clients home with a range of different rugs to try in situ and from these rugs we can then find the best design for the room. The designs range from the more traditional floral patterns to modern geometric stylesâ&#x20AC;Ś as we dye up wools to match fabric samples the rug are truly a bespoke work of art. In the Putney showroom (by

appointment only) there are many stock rugs in various sizes and hundreds of designs from which to choose. A client will often come to the showroom to see the range of designs available and then a site visit is recommended with a few sample rugs to try. THE DETAILS For more information about Atlantico Rugs Call 0208 780 5288 or email anne@atlanticorugs.com www.atlanticorugs.com

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