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Successful landscape artist Claire Wiltsher draws her inspiration from the raw beauty of the New Forest and the surrounding Dorset for her exhibition at Lyndhurst Gallery in the New Forest. Her next solo show there launches on 24th May. ‘Transitions’ will include 21 new canvases capturing Claire’s responses to the seasons and landscapes of the New Forest and the south coast. e exhibition oﬀers a wonderful viewing opportunity for fans and collectors of Claire’s much sought after landscapes.

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e RNLI have a host of gardens for you to see this month, with a Herculean effort having been made to get everything ready for the month of May (Mother Nature as always has helped in her creative scheduled way!) With gardens such as those of Minterne House gardens. Located in the Minterne Valley, the gardens were landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century and extends to over 20 acres. e gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. e RNLI open garden scheme offers a chance to see the collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs, Cherries, Maples and many fine and rare trees. Take a look at the article to see all the details of the beautiful gardens that will be taking part this month. Also the all-important details of who will be serving cream teas!

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Sue Sieger offers a bird’s eye view of her aerial photographs, showcasing some more of her numerous and ever popular photographic views of the local area and beautiful Dorset coastline. Her work has been admired by many and when shown as a collection you can really see grandeur in the topography of our landscape. In this month’s edition she helps us show off the beauty of Brownsea Island as the National Trust celebrates opening the Island to the public for the last 50 years. We wish Bournemouth-based florist Rebecca Meddings good luck, as she been set the challenge to design and create a never-ending floral circle, for the finals of the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition 2013.Taking place over May 21-25, the floral ring competition will celebrate the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and be put on display for judges and visitors to admire at the centenary concert in Ranelagh Gardens. Rebecca’s career has bloomed after being selected as the only finalist to represent Dorset in the prestigious competition when her distinctive bridal bouquet design- for a gold medal-winning Chelsea gardener. You have so much to see and enjoy this month, both indoors and out, all along the South Coast.

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WHAT’S ON SAXON AND VIKING ACADEMY Join the ranks as a Saxon or Viking warrior, learn the skills, see the weapons, feel the armour, and hear the stories at this new event for 2013. 10-6 Free to National Trust members. £8.50 per adult. £21.25 for a family ticket - no additional charge call 01929 466060 Corfe Castle, Wareham Dorset BH20 5EZ Saturday 11 May 2013 and Sunday 12 May 2013 LITTLE PICKLES BABY & TODDLER SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST CBEEBIES’ CHRIS JARVIS We've got an exciting fun filled family day lined up for you with plenty to entertain big and little pickles. Including Cbeeebies superstar Chris Jarvis, Peppa Pig, Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty & Fireman Sam who will all be meeting the children. At this year’s Little Pickles Baby & Toddler Show they’ll be; gifts, nutritionist, fitness, clothes, crafts, furniture, jewellery, art and even a family magazine/website which specialises in finding you fab family activities -which we are listed on obviously ;) 10am- 3:30pm £1 per family, all entrance money will be donated to charities including Julia’s House & Naomi’s House children’s hospices contact babyshow@littlepicklesmark ets.co.uk Facebook LITTLE PICKLES MARKETS & BABY SHOW DORSET Follow on twitter @lpmdorset Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DX. Sunday 12 May 2013 DIVERSE ABILITIES

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PLUS HARBOURVIEW ABSEIL Try a unique abseil this May and complete a 110ft Abseil whilst overlooking stunning views of Poole Quay and Poole Harbour. No experience is needed, just bags of enthusiasm. You’ll be supporting local charities; Diverse Abilities & Dorset's Disability. To take part in this daring challenge you will be harnessed up and trained by our team of highly skilled and professional abseil instructors. ey will ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and training to make your abseil safe and as enjoyable as possible. Minimum age is 8 yrs – all children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Price: £10 registration fee per person or a team (or family) of 4 can enter for £30. Sponsorship: To take part, we kindly ask each participant to raise a minimum of £100 plus in sponsorship. Please contact Sharon Wells on 01202 718266 Poole Quay Dorset BH15 1HD. Sunday 12 May 2013 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON BROWNSEA ISLAND FAMILY FUN WEEKEND Join us as we celebrate 50 years since the National Trust opened Brownsea Island to the public. Come along and discover everything there is to enjoy on this beautiful island with trails, exhibitions and a new Dorset map of 50 things to before you are 113 Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. NT members free entry. 10am -4pm. Please call the oﬃce 01202707744 or check the website for

more details. National Trust, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole Dorset BH13 7EE Saturday 18 May 2013 and Sunday 19 May 2013 MILFORD PLANT FAIR Milford on Sea's Gardeners' Club 13th Annual Plant Fair . With free entry to 20+ stalls of specialist plants and garden related items. is has, over its past 12 years, become a magnet for garden lovers and is very well supported by local gardeners and plant nurseries promoting their special plant skills. e net proceeds of the Fair will be distributed to local charities. 8.30- 1.30am Free Entry for the public - stallholders small fee for the charity account Info 01590 644489 or 642291 Milford on Sea Village Green Hampshire SO41 0QD. Saturday 18 May 2013 HINTON ADMIRAL OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Magniﬁcent 20-acre garden (within a much larger estate) now being restored and developed. Mature plantings of deciduous azaleas and rhododendrons amidst a sea of bluebells. Wandering paths lead through rockeries and beside ponds and a stream with many cascades. Orchids appear in the large lawns. e 2 walled gardens are devoted to herbs and wild ﬂowers and a very large greenhouse. e terrace and rock garden were designed by Harold Peto. Open:Sun 19 May (1-4.30). Admission £5, Children free. Times:1-4.30. Open for charity. Hinton Admiral, Christchurch Hampshire BH23 7DY. Sunday 19 May 2013

HALF TERM PIRATE ADVENTURES ON BROWNSEA ISLAND Dress up as a pirate to enter our competition. Also have a go at our pirate training camp, take a treasure trail plus pirate arts and crafts plus face painting (weekends only) Free event but normal boat fares and admission fees apply. NT members free entry. 10.30am - 4pm. Please call the oﬃce 01202707744 or check the website for more details. National Trust, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole Dorset BH13 7EE. Saturday 25 May 2013 to Sunday 2 Jun 2013 BIG BANANA BONANZA AT MONKEY WORLD! Each year on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Spring and Summer Bank Holiday weekends, every child that enters the park bringing a banana for the primates receives a FREE Monkey World badge! Monkey World is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10am to 5pm (10am to 6pm during July and August). For all current prices, please visit the website. Contact us at apes@monkeyworld.org or call 01929 462537 for any other queries. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH. Saturday 25 May 2013 to Monday 27 May 2013 www.monkeyworld.org. RUN, RIVER, RUN Bring your wellies for a splash in the Dockens Water river and discover the ﬁsh and other wildlife that lives there. We’ll supply the nets and expertise for fantastic family freshwater fun! Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre. For further details and to book your place, please contact Jim Day or Michelle Crooks on 01425 472760 e-mail BlashfordLakes@hwt.org.uk . Booking is essential.

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Children must be accompanied by adults. 10.30-12noon Suggested donation £3 per person. Sorry, no dogs. Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood Hampshire BH24. 3PJ. Wednesday 29 May 2013 MEDIEVAL JOUSTING AND HORSEBACK FALCONRY is display is unique to the UK with beautiful horses performing amazing feats while stunning falcons are flown to the lure. e falcons and horses work together accompanied by beautiful music. e show also includes a jousting tournament with knights in 6.30pm - Adult £10, child £7, family £30 Corfe Castle, Wareham Dorset BH20 5EZ. Saturday 1 Jun 2013 WALK WITH A COMMONER Join us on a 7 mile moderate walk looking at the traditions of Commoning in the New Forest. Learn about Commoning rights and how the grazing of livestock helps to shape this unique landscape. Times: 10am -2pm. Cost: £5 per person (min age 12 years). Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please contact the Forestry Commission on 023 8028 6840 (Mon-Fri 8.30am 4pm) to book your spaces. Wilverley Plain car park Grid Ref: SU253010 Hampshire BH25 5TZ. Wednesday 12 Jun 2013 WILD IN THE WOODS A “Wild Day Out!” for 5-7 year-olds. Outdoor fun in the woods cooking up wild treats over the campfire and building dens. Meet and park at the Blashford Lakes Centre. Wild Days Out! are offered in partnership with New Forest District Council and registered with Ofsted. Places are limited so booking is essential - please contact NFDC - Sue Shawyer on 023 8028 5102.

10am-3pm Cost £16 (includes a voluntary £4 donation to the Wildlife Trust). Sorry, no dogs. Blashford Lakes Centre, Ellingham Drove, near Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3PJ. Friday 31 May 2013 DORSET WEDDING & LIFESTYLE SHOW AFC BOURNEMOUTH May 26th 11am - 3pm. WIN your Bridesmaid Dresses !! First 150 Brides receive a luxury Goody Bag. FREE glass of bubbly on arrival. Wedding Village. Grooms Room. Pamper Lounge. Children's Fun Factory. Executive Boutique Boxes. Fashion Shows at 12 Noon & 2pm. Entertainment including performances by e Military Wives Choir. Tours of the Stadium & Sunday Lunch being served overlooking the pitch !! 11 am - 3 pm...FREE entry...07891833421 AFC Bournemouth Goldsands Stadium Dean Court Kings Park Dorset BH7 7AF. Sunday 26 May 2013 TEDDY BEARS PRE-SCHOOL SUMMER FETE AND DUCK RACE Teddy Bears Pre-School is a registered charity and is holding its annual summer fete and duck race. Sponsor a duck for £1, exciting prizes to be won. ere will be a bouncy castle, various stalls, face painting, teas/coﬀees/cakes, and of course the duck race!! Duck numbers will be on sale at Teddy Bears Pre-School and on the day. Everybody welcome to come along for a fun ﬁlled afternoon!!! 2 - 4pm Jubilee Gardens, Ringwood (on the right before the stone bridge near The Fish Inn) Hampshire BH24 2AA. Sunday 12 May 2013 LYMINGTON OPEN GARDENS Lymington Open Gardens has nine varied and interesting gardens again

this year, including three new ones, and most are within easy walking distance of the town centre. Teas with homemade cakes will be on sale at Moore Blatch all afternoon and there will be two plant stalls. Why not make it a day out? ere are loads of cafés and pubs in the town where you can have lunch, or pleasant picnic spots down on the Quay or in Grove Gardens park near the High Street. Gardens open 2 - 6 p.m. Entry programmes available from Moore Blatch and all participating gardens £6 adults, children under 18 free. Programmes also available in advance from St Barbe Museum, New Street, Lymington (10 - 4 Mon Sat) or by post - ring 01590 671205. Moore Blatch, 48 High Street, Lymington Hampshire SO41 9ZQ. Sunday 19 May 2013 ‘CORNWALL THROUGH THE YEAR’ AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY JANE PUCKERING Jane Puckering has made many trips to Cornwall, in all seasons and weather, over the past year. Framed paintings of Cornish landscapes and seascapes in watercolours, oils, pastels and acrylics will be on show. Her lively sketchbooks will be available to view. e exhibition is in Jane's home which is a converted chapel. 11am-4pm No entry fee 01590 683972 St Judes, Middle Road, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6AT Hampshire SO41 6AT. Friday 24 May 2013 to Monday 27 May 2013 YARMOUTH (ISLE OF WIGHT) OLD GAFFERS FESTIVAL ree days of free daytime entertainment in and around the picturesque town and harbour of Yarmouth. Suitable for the whole family. Around 100 visiting gaﬀ rigged vessels come from around the country ﬁlling the harbour, creating a

wonderful spectacle. Some race in e Solent on Saturday. Other attractions include a variety of music, street entertainers, food stalls, art and craft marquee, veteran and classic vehicles, flower festival, children's fun fair, real ale bar and lots more. Dancing to live music in the marquee on e Quay on Friday and Saturday evenings. (Tickets required) Full details in the lucky programme, on sale soon, at £3 ( £1 will go to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Newport) Grand opening at 12 noon on Friday May 31st. Ticket required for dancing from 6.30 pm Friday and Saturday evenings in e Marquee on e Quay at £10 each. Available from the Wightlink ticket offices at Yarmouth and Lymington. Old Gaffers information Telephone 01983 761704. Yarmouth Isle of Wight PO41 0NT. Friday 31 May 2013 to Sun 2 Jun DOGGY FAMILY FUN DAY Bring your canine friends along for a grand day out. Go wild on the agility course, strut your stuff in the competitions and visit our dog friendly stalls. Bring a lead, plenty of water and poo bags! ere will be refreshments available. Time: You can turn up anytime between 11am and 3.30pm. ere is a £3 charge per competition entered. For further information please contact the Forestry Commission on 023 8028 6840 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm) Wilverley Plain car park Grid Ref: SU253010 Hampshire BH25 5TZ. Thursday 30 May 2013 SUMMER AT THE HAYLOFT CADArts Collective Exhibition of locally made arts and crafts. 10-4 daily Admission free 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch 24 May - 20 June n

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CLAIRE WILTSHER

Location, location, location A MOVE TO THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH UNLEASHED A PRODIGIOUS CREATIVE TALENT.

or a successful landscape artist, ﬁnding an inspiring location is critical. Claire Wiltsher draws her inspiration from the raw beauty of the New Forest and the surrounding Dorset and Hampshire coast to produce deeply atmospheric, semi-abstract landscapes. ‘A number of years ago I went on walks in the New Forest as well as the dramatic Dorset coast. I thought they were great locations full of raw energy and beauty. We found a house in need of

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a bit of care. It had a studio in the back garden with loads of potential. I took a year oﬀ work to develop the house, studio and begin exploring ideas for a body of paintings.’ Born in wales, Claire graduated from Lancaster University in 1989. She trained as an art lecturer and completed her MA at Northumbria University of Fine Art in 1999 while teaching in Durham. Her artistic talent was already attracting critical acclaim but it was a move south to the New Forest in 2009 that set the scene

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for a flourishing career as a full time artist. By 2012 the demand for Claire’s paintings was such that she was able to give up her role as a lecturer to dedicate herself to painting. Claire’s oil and mixed media canvases combine layers of paint with fragments of collage. She scratches through sections of the painting to allow colours from underneath to emerge and uses brushes and different size palette knives to build up layers and create depth. Paint is also flicked or carefully thrown on selected areas, evidence of this can be found all over her studio floor; ‘I want to create evocative paintings of land and sea that show a sense of place, different weather conditions are key elements.’ A measure of Claire’s popularity as a fully established artist can be found in the

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national recognition and acclaim that her work has received. In 2010 she received the ‘Rosemary and Co’ award from the Society of Woman Artists and in late 2011 two of her paintings were selected by the House of Lords for acquisition by the House’s permanent collection. In October 2013 her paintings will be shown for the first time at the New York Affordable Art Fair. Claire’s work can be found all year round at Lyndhurst Gallery in the New Forest. Her next solo show there launches on 24th May. ‘Transitions’ will include 21 new canvases capturing Claire’s responses to the seasons and landscapes of the New Forest, the south coast and, following a recent trip to South America, the vast open spaces of Patagonia. e exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity for fans and collectors of Claire’s much sought after landscapes.

‘Transitions’, a solo show of new work by Claire Wiltsher, launches 24th May with the First View from 6.00 – 7.30pm. Further details: www.lyndhurstgallery.co.uk 68 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BJ Tel 02380 283243 twitter; @lyndhurstart n

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100th Cygnet MAKES AN EARLY DEBUT AT MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK

he first cygnets have hatched at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, near Ringwood, signalling the arrival of summer at the Park. Not only is this earliest hatching at the Park since records began, but the first of the cygnets to arrive is also believed to be the 100th hatching at Moors Valley since it opened 25 years ago. e early arrival is particularly surprising considering how cold the spring has been. Traditionally seen as one of the first signs of summer, two cygnets can now be seen by Moors Lake at the Park, with 3 eggs still to hatch. A further pair of swans is nesting on the Park’s Crane Lake.

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As well as the swans at Moors Valley, the water also provides a home for nesting mallards, which currently have a clutch of 13 duckings on the lake, coots, moorhens and even watervoles, following a successful reintroduction programme last year. The Park opens every day. For more information go to www.moors-valley.co.uk or call the Rangers on 01425 470721n

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GREEN FINGERED RNLI SUPPORTERS OPEN THEIR GARDENS TO THE PUBLIC TO RAISE VITAL FUNDS

ver 20 stunning gardens across the south west will open their gates to the public this summer, giving Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) supporters the opportunity to enjoy a peek inside a host of beautiful and varied estates. It’s a chance to tiptoe through the tulips whilst raising vital funds to support the volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards around the region. Acres of parkland, modest town, romantic country and enchanting formal gardens in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Gloucestershire will be available to view on specific dates between May and September, each offering something unique and interesting for the visitor. One of the gardens boasts a 1960’s model railway, while another features possibly the largest Ceanothus arboreus in the UK, originally planted some 40 years ago. Many have been reclaimed, helping to preserve pieces of gardening history from as far back as 200 years ago. Other, more modern gardens have been recently landscaped, and plants include native blooms, exotic subtropical trees and shrubs and rare collections, all beautifully and carefully tended by their owners. Many gardens offer plants, produce, paintings and crafts for sale; most serve homemade light refreshments, and there’s entertainment at some, while disabled access varies. Dianne Long, RNLI Volunteer Open Gardens Coordinator says; ‘We’re delighted to be able to offer such an exciting selection of unique and inspiring gardens to visit across the south west this summer. anks must go to the garden owners who put in many hours of preparation in order to open their wonderful gardens for others to enjoy, and to their supporting RNLI branches and guilds for all their work throughout the year in organising our Open Gardens scheme”. anks also to all visitors to these beautiful gardens and their shared support for the RNLI. Whether you are green fingered yourself or simply enjoy the pleasure a garden can bring, we hope you go away with some gardening tips and renewed enthusiasm for your own green space. e money raised through the Open Garden Scheme will go towards ensuring the charity’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards have the training and equipment they need to do their lifesaving work.’ 14

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RNLI OPEN GARDENS 2013 DORSET WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY, 10.30AM - 1.30PM GRAND PLANT SALE AND GARDEN OPEN, FRIAR WADDON FARMHOUSE, FRIAR WADDON, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 4EP (Mrs Di Ludlow) Friar Waddon Farmhouse has an interesting one acre country garden, where the Lifeboat Grand Plant Sale is held. ere will be a wide selection of well grown plants, perennials, shrubs, annuals, tender plants and lots more. We will have some cover in case of wet weather. Coffee and home made cakes will be served, followed by light lunches. Admission: Adult £1. Supported by Weymouth Branch Events Group North West of Weymouth, 1 1/2 miles from Upwey on the Portesham Road. Refreshments, Disabled, Toilet Facilities, Plant Stall, Produce Stall. Telephone: 01305 813446 SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2PM – 5.30PM PARKWOOD HOUSE, 35 DUNKELD ROAD, TALBOT WOODS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH3 7EW (MRS HELGA ALDERSEY) Above average town garden informal in style with many unusual shrubs. All season interest with bulbs, flowers, grasses and trees. Pond and bees. Admission: £2.50. Accompanied children free. Supported by Poole and District Branch. Proceeds from to RNLI and to Cherry Tree Nursery (SWOP scheme). Situated off Glenferness Avenue. Refreshments, Not suitable for wheelchairs, No toilet facilities, No dogs, Souvenirs, Plant Stall. Telephone: 01202 763923 SUNDAY, 2ND JUNE 2PM - 5PM STOUR HOUSE, 41 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU (MR AND MRS JOHN CLEVELY) A 1.25 acre Georgian town house garden set in the centre of Blandford Forum backing onto the River Stour. Please take care of your children near the water. Admission: Adults £3. Accompanied children free Supported by Blandford and District Branch. e garden is situated on the main road through Blandford to the east of the Parish Church. Please park in the local pay and display town car parks. Refreshments. Toilet facilities. Souvenirs. No dogs. Telephone: 01258 452914 SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 10AM – 6PM MINTERNE HOUSE GARDENS, MINTERNE MAGNA, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7AU (THE HON MR AND MRS HENRY DIGBY) e Minterne Valley was landscaped in the manner of Capability

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Brown in the 18th Century and extends to over 20 acres. e gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. ey contain an unique collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Spring bulbs, Cherries, Maples and many fine and rare trees; the garden is noted for its Autumn colouring. Small streams and cascades, well stocked with water plants and water lilies, open into small lakes with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Minterne has been in the Churchill and Digby families for 350 years. Morning coffees and cream teas. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic! Admission: Adults £5 Accompanied children free. Supported by Dorchester and District Branch. On the A352 Dorchester to Sherborne Road, 2 miles north of Cerne Abbas. Refreshments, Cake stall, Plant stall, Souvenirs, Toilet facilities, Dogs on leads. Telephone: 01300 341370 SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2PM - 6PM SHEPHERDS CORNER FARM, NORTON LANE, DURWESTON, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 0QF (JULES HOSFORD) An interesting collection of former farm workers cottages built by Lord Portman circa 1830 on his Bryanston Estate. (Now owned by e Crown in lieu of death duties.) Unusually 3 out of 4 gardens are surrounded by flint and brick walls but all occupy stunning rural settings amongst agricultural land. Each garden exhibits work in progress with developing herbaceous borders, old apple trees and vegetable areas. Just north of Blandford Forum. From the A350 enter Durweston village over the bridge onto the A357. Turn left into Norton Lane. Follow the RNLI Open Gardens signs. Parking in farmyard Admission: Adults: £2 for one garden, £5 for all four. Accompanied children free. Supported by Blandford and District Branch. Refreshments and cakes, Secondhand Books, No dogs Not suitable for wheelchairs, Souvenirs, Toilet facilities. Telephone: 01258 455825 SUNDAY 25TH AND MONDAY 26TH AUGUST (BANK HOLIDAY) 11AM – 4PM MOUNT PLEASANT, 29 NEWTOWN, BEAMINSTER, DT8 3ER (MR DOUG GIBBS) A garden that belies its size, packed with different ‘rooms’ and many unusual plants. Formal garden with fountain, rockery with water feature, Australian garden, and an orchid house full of exquisite orchids. A plantsman’s paradise. Display of owners paintings. From the square in the centre of Beaminster follow the signs, off the A3066 turn into Fleet Street (opposite Church Street) and follow the road, taking the fork into Newtown. Parking in the school. Admission: Adults £2.50. Accompanied children free. Supported by Bridport Branch.

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Souvenirs, Dogs on short leads, Most of garden unsuitable for wheelchairs as a few steps and narrow paths, but could access driveway and look down on part of the garden. Telephone: 01308 862347 FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER AT 11AM KNOLL GARDENS, HAMPRESTON, WIMBORNE, BH21 7ND (NEIL LUCAS) Known internationally for its ornamental grasses, this secluded east-Dorset garden is also home to an equally exciting collection of woody plants. ese rare and unusual trees and shrubs have come from all over the world to form a marvelous mini arboretum through which Knoll's modern collection of grasses and free-ﬂowering perennials weave their tapestry of scent and colour. is is a special talk and tour in aid of RNLI by celebrated owner Neil Lucas. It is essential to pre-book. ere are brown signs from all main routes. Parking in car park Admission: £25 to include guided tour, tea/coﬀee & cake & nursery catalogue. Plants for sale in nursery. Supported by Wimborne and District Branch. To book tickets email Selina_Taylor@rnli.org.uk Telephone: Geof Haywood 01202 888194 SATURDAY 6TH JULY 1.30PM - 3.30PM RED HOUSE GARDENS (CHRISTCHURCH BOROUGH COUNCIL), QUAY ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET, BH23 1BU is old walled garden around the Red House Museum is the site of the former workhouse in the town centre. It comprises a traditional herb garden and a south garden containing plants mostly from the Southern Hemisphere especially China and Japan. ere are also rose and herbaceous borders and a woodland walk. is event is an RNLI garden party especially suitable for children and families. Stalls, games and entertainment in a beautiful setting. is garden can be found next to the Priory Church at the end of Christchurch High Street. Parking in public car park nearby Admission: Free but donations welcome. ere will be a small charge for visiting the museum. Refreshments Plant Stall Sounvenirs Telephone: 01202 304103 For more information on an Open Garden in your area please visit www.rnli.org.uk/events or why not think about opening your own garden, please contact email supportercare@rnli.org.uk or telephone 03003 009901 (Local rates apply) n

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ack for another season of interactive storytelling at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts is Michele O’Brien - Storyteller, Actor and Educator - who will be co-creating and co-exploring traditional and modern stories that allow pre-school children to initiate story sessions. Starting on May 1st, children and accompanying adults can come to Lighthouse and listen to a story then encouraged to have fun acting out their favourite character, through drama, dance and music, giving the project lots of variety and an introduction to working in creative spaces. is is no ordinary storytelling session as Michele uses the acclaimed Vivian Gussin Paley technique, which allows children to tell their own stories too. One Mum previously commented, “We’ve had a lovely time”, after her and her child had just had a great session in the studio, where the seats were pushed back, a shadow screen became the

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storyboard, and Fishy Tales became the order of the day. Other comments: "A great mornings entertainment for young children. Very well run." Myra "Fun here, I like to pretend" Jasmine “Brilliant at getting children to use imagination, and go on adventures with other children, not just on their own." Mum of two "A lovely time with adventures and imagination combined. We love coming and enjoy the storytelling with you Meme you have lots of patience" Sherrie and Alex 0844 406 8666 / www.lighthousepoole.co.uk n

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Incident 48, raid on a south coast town May 23 rd1943

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n May 23rd 1943 a major Air Raid took place in Bournemouth. Between the first Air Raid Warning Siren sounding at 12.54 p.m. the 848th in the town since the outbreak of the Second World War and the all clear being given at 13.25 p.m., 22 buildings were totally destroyed, 3,359 were damaged and the streets of Bournemouth were strewn with the dead, dying and injured. e siren had sounded only 5 minutes before the first bomb was dropped as the clocks prepared to strike 1.00 p.m. Within the space of a minute, the whole raid was over. is was the 48th incident to have affected Bournemouth, and its most devastating. It being a Sunday, more people were in their homes than on a working day, and the hotels were packed with the members of the armed forces; dinner was being served. It must be remembered that the figures given for the dead and injured only relate to civilian casualties as military casualties were kept secret due to reasons of national security. Officially 123 people were recorded as having died due to war operations in Bournemouth that day but the true figure would have been higher. is was one of the notorious “Tip and Run” raids carried out by the Germans. ese were audacious, quick, low level raids, using light, fast fighter-bombers crewed only by the pilot. ey were based in Caen - Carpiquet in France, just a short flying distance away. e aircraft took off from France at 12.30 p.m. By 1.35 p.m. they had returned to base. e aircraft came from an east- south-easterly direction at approximately 50 feet above the sea, to avoid the radar, flying in over Boscombe and Southbourne. ey approached Bournemouth along the railway line before fanning out to cover four areas of the town, dropping bombs on the way, rising to a height of approximately 150-200 feet to do so. ey exited over the sea in the Branksome/ Sandbanks area. e German records show only one aircraft being recorded as missing, piloted by Uffz. Fredrich-Karl Schmidt, aged 21 years, on his first operational flight. Shot down by gunners manning a machine gun post on the roof top of a Bournemouth building, Schmidt’s plane crashed into the St. Ives Hotel in Grove Road, landing on the flat roof with its bomb still

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attached. e bomb separated from the plane, which caught fire, setting the hotel alight. At the time the St. Ives Hotel was being used as a hostel for the ATS girls, none of whom were injured. Bombs fell in Dean Park Road, Richmond Wood, Howard, and Egerton Roads and Queen’s Park South Drive resulting in much damage and civilians killed. In the Boscombe/Springbourne area, bombs fell in Bethia, Spring, Holdenhurst and Cleveland Roads, causing damage to the surrounding areas including Methuen and Windham Roads as well as Garfield Avenue, again with some loss of life. Properties in Carlton, Vale, Spencer and St. Clement’s Roads were damaged by a bomb exploding in Vale Road. Drummond, Hamilton and Carysfort Roads were damaged by a bomb exploding in Drummond Road. Manor and Grove Roads were also hit by bombs, with one death being recorded in Manor Road. As the bombers approached the town, they dropped a bomb in Cotlands Road. is damaged properties in both Cotlands and York Roads. ey then bombed the Shamrock and Rambler Garage, e Metropole Hotel and Lansdowne Road, thus affecting Holdenhurst, Oxford, Lansdowne and St. Paul’s Roads. Old Christchurch, Fir Vale and St. Peter’s Roads were next, along with Gervis Place, with bombs falling on West’s Cinema and Beales department store. Upper Terrace, Exeter Roads, e Square and Richmond Hill all suffered damage with bombs falling on Upper Terrace Road, Bobby’s (in the Square, now Debenhams),e Keystone Garage Car Park in Exeter Road, and e Central Hotel in Richmond Hill. Damage to property was extensive, and many were in a dangerous state. Several of the roads were unapproachable, and it took weeks before some of the roads, including e Square would be open to proper traffic. In the town, blast damage was severe, with the streets deep in broken glass and debris. Fifteen buses were destroyed when e Shamrock and Rambler coach station was hit. At Bobby’s, the bomb entered the front of the building on the second floor, went straight through the shop and exploded in the basement that was being used as an air raid shelter. Luckily it was empty at the time. Beales store received a direct hit. e bomb caused the gas main

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to rupture and the ensuing fire engulfed the whole building. So fierce was the fire, that it crossed the road and spread to J.J. Allens’ Department Store; other surrounding buildings were also damaged. Sparks from the fire set light to the louvres of the belfry in St. Peter’s Church, and threatened the timbers. Fifteen pumps from a number of towns arrived just to fight the fire at Beales and it was not until 5 p.m. that the fire was brought under control. It was reported in the newspapers following the raid, that it was the first time the local National Fire Service had been brought into operation in blitz conditions. In addition to the fire at Beales, there were four other major fires

in the town and eight smaller fires each requiring the attendance of a pump and crew. e Fire Service were assisted by the many military personnel in the town, who were later formally thanked for their help. Water to fight the fires in the area of Beales was brought up from the Bourne Stream using fire hoses and pumps laid out through the Gardens. Further along from Beales, in St. Peter’s Road, where e Burlington Arcade is now situated, stood West’s Cinema. West’s Cinema received a direct hit, and two deaths were recorded at Cairns House which was badly damaged and required demolition. e Punshon Memorial Church in Richmond Hill suffered major bomb damage. Part of the spire toppled with the explosion and the roof and south wall were badly damaged. e building was later demolished. e greatest loss of life occurred at the Central Hotel on Richmond Hill. e restaurant and bar had been packed with people at the time. e hotel received a direct hit and much of this popular lunch time meeting place was almost obliterated. 7 airmen, all listed as being in the Royal Australian Air Force, and 28 civilians are known to have died here. Some of the bodies recovered appeared to be unmarked, as though they had died of shock. Servicemen and women in the town, along with the civil defence workers and civilians, started to clear the rubble with their bare hands in attempts to rescue those buried. One woman was brought out alive 19 hours later. Others dug out alive later succumbed to shock and injury, with some dying in the ambulances on their way to hospital. e secret report sent to the Home Office states that 54 people died at the Central Hotel. e true loss of life here may never be known for it is thought some of the bodies were unrecoverable, the damage was so great. All that remained was a pile of rubble. e Metropole Hotel in the Lansdowne was being used as a billet for the Air Force at the time and was packed full of servicemen. It was also a very popular meeting place for the local men. After the raid, the hotel, viewed from the Christchurch Road side, appeared almost untouched. However the bomb had penetrated the Holdenhurst Road side and this was devastated. e bomb had entered on the second or third floor, gone right through the building, then had exploded on contact with the steel and concrete staircase. e whole facia on the Holdenhurst Road side had been blown out in places. e bodies of 11 civilians were recovered here, as were those of Canadian Airmen. So severe was the explosion that some of the bodies were blown clear of the building. It was said that more than a week later an airman’s body was recovered from the College clock tower. It was only found because somebody went to investigate why all the seagulls were gathering around there. Some men were blown to bits in the hotel cellar which was littered with body parts. Many of these would have been unidentifiable. e Home Office report gives the number of fatalities here as being 37, but once again the true number of deaths may never be known. Seventy years later a memorial to those who died in Bournemouth’s worst bombing raid will be unveiled at lunchtime on ursday May 23rd 2013 at the Lansdowne, Bournemouth. ere will be an RAF Memorial Flight over the memorial, weather permitting, at the same time as the raid took place 70 years previously. Jane Martin Extracts from Incident 48, raid on a south coast town by Angela Beleznay. Thanks to the Bournemouth Library and Echo archives for the images.

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Aerials BY SUE SIEGER

aving spotted my aerial photographs in the ‘Poole Life’ magazine’s April issue, the editor suggested a double spread showcasing some more of my photographic views of the local area and beautiful Dorset coastline. Having been a commercial photographer in Poole for many years, specialising in large format catalogue work, i also photographed the local area from the air, providing images for many uses including; commissions from estate agents, marina guides and Poole Tourism. Over the years i have always enjoyed taking photographs from the air in showing what a beautiful spot we live in. Along with my sister Jacqui Sieger, whose paintings of local

views which were also shown in last month’s Poole Life magazine, we can oﬀer a dramatic visual piece of art whether you choose a painting or photograph for your home to admire and enjoy during those dark winter nights. On my website you can also see my images of Brownsea island, which in this year the National Trust will celebrates its 50th Anniversary. You can take a short boat trip from either Poole Quay or Sandbanks to discover this little enclave of protected wildlife and its tranquil surroundings. Sue Sieger can be contacted by email should you wish to see a selection of photographic views or to commission a view next time she flying across Poole Harbour. Sue@sjvideo.co.uk n M AY 2 0 1 3 2 1

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50TH ANNIVERSARY FAMILY FUN WEEKEND ON BROWNSEA ISLAND 18TH & 19TH MAY 2013 Come along and join in as Brownsea island celebrates 50 years of being open to the public. e National Trust opened Brownsea island for you, so you can come and discover everything there is to enjoy on this beautiful island. With it trails, exhibitions and a new Dorset map of 50 things to do before you are 11 3/4. e island has many thriving natural habitats – including a lagoon, woodland, and heathland. is combination has created a haven for wildlife, where you can spot delightful red squirrels and a wide variety of birds including; dunlin, kingﬁshers, common and sandwich terns and oystercatchers.

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Summer Solstice Starlight Stroll 21, 21, 21

he Lewis-Manning Hospice Summer Solstice Starlight Stroll takes place on Friday 21st June at 2100 hours to celebrate their 21st Birthday and you can watch the sunset at 21.21pm e multi-ability 7km Starlight Stroll takes a circular route from Whitecliﬀ Park, along Baiter and Poole Quay and returning through Poole Park. Fundraising Manager, Maria Tidy, said, “e Starlight Stroll is one of our biggest and most exciting events of the year. It’s a great opportunity for people to get involved and raise funds for a local charity, have fun, and get some exercise. It’s also a chance for people to help us celebrate our 21st birthday and the opening of our new hospice later this year.” All ages and abilities are welcome and fancy dress is encouraged so why not get a team together and join in the fun to bring light to the lives of local people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. 24

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e registration fee for the Starlight Stroll is £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult), which includes free ﬂashing head boppers, halfway refreshments and medals for all. e suggested minimum sponsorship is £30.00 for adults and £15.00 for children. Fancy dress is optional but very much encouraged! For more information about the Starlight Stroll and how to sign up contact the fundraising team on 01202 701000, email maria@lewis-manning.co.uk or visit www.lewis-manning.co.uk n

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DORSET FLORIST DESIGNS NEVER-ENDING CIRCLE FOR 100 YEARS OF RHS

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FLORIST REBECCA MEDDINGS IS PREPARING TO REPRESENT DORSET AT THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

ournemouth-based florist Rebecca Meddings has been set the challenge to design and create a never-ending floral circle for the finals of the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition 2013. Taking place over May 21-25, the floral ring competition will celebrate the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and be put on display for judges and visitors to admire at the centenary concert in Ranelagh Gardens. Rebecca’s career has bloomed after being selected as the only finalist to represent Dorset in the prestigious competition when her distinctive bridal bouquet design - for a gold medal-winning Chelsea gardener to carry at her wedding ceremony - caught the eye and the imaginations of the judges. Rebecca says: “It is a fantastic opportunity to be the only Dorset finalist for the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. As this year’s brief has been left wide open it will require all of a florist’s skill and expertise to produce a floral ring that lifts the ordinary to the extraordinary and really blows the judges away.” e brief set by the RHS Chelsea Flower Show dictates the floral ring must draw inspiration from something or someone

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associated with Chelsea. Rebecca has just over a month to design and craft her final arrangement, which is being sponsored by Flora Direct, a trade supplier of fresh cut flowers, pot plants and sundries direct from Holland. Rebecca explains: “I am excited to accept this challenge and am getting stuck into sourcing fresh flowers from Holland, practising new European techniques and sketching designs for my interpretation of the brief. Wish me luck!” Originally from London, Rebecca has 12 years’ floristry experience and is the owner of e Floral Design Company, which specialises in tributes for funerals, bespoke floral arrangements and styling for events, weddings, professional businesses and the home. For more information or to support Rebecca in her quest for RHS Chelsea Florist of the year go to www.floraldesigncompany.co.uk n

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Folk band HOPES WEREWOLF SONGS WILL BE A HOWLING SUCCESS

concert of songs about legendary tales of English werewolves is being taken on tour by South West-based folk act the Wren Band. e band – formed specially by the eight musicians of Wren Music to mark the folk music charity’s 30th anniversary – is taking the show on tour this summer and is hoping the popularity of all things werewolf and vampire will bring a new audience to traditional English folk music. e concert, which premieres at Exeter Northcott eatre on 2 June, features 21 songs and two stories – all about legendary creatures. “It’s a very werewolf and canine-influenced show,” said Marilyn Tucker, artistic director of Okehampton-based Wren Music. e concert uses stories in Sabine Baring-Gould’s folklore writing including his famous work e Book of Were-wolves as the inspiration for the show. Story-collector Baring-Gould (1834-1924), who lived in Devon, researched the tales and wrote them down in his books, capturing the legends for future generations. e band looked at the stories and then sifted through the archive of traditional folk songs to find those which matched the tales. ey have also penned new songs about some of Dartmoor’s best known folklore stories. Marilyn says that although most of the stories are old, they will resonate with a 21st century audience: “ere is a whole new generation of people who are really interested in folklore and we are hoping they might like to explore the music as well because the two go together. And references from Baring-Gould’s folklore writings are now appearing in popular culture such as Harry Potter. “We felt that this was too good an opportunity to miss, with our knowledge of folklore and folk songs, and this new-found interest in the whole area of werewolves. So we’ve put the two together. “One thing that we did find out is that in English culture, there aren’t many werewolves – but there are a lot of werefoxes.” Hounds also play a part in the concert, which is entitled When e Moon Is Full, as Marilyn explained: “We do know that Baring-Gould corresponded with Arthur Conan Doyle when Conan Doyle was researching e Hound of the Baskervilles, which was obviously based on Dartmoor. And here in Okehampton, we think we’ve got the genesis of e Hound of the Baskervilles with Lady Howard’s Black Dog.” e story goes that each night, the ghost of Lady Howard travels from Tavistock to Okehampton Castle in a coach made of the bones of her four husbands - with a huge black dog running ahead of the coach. Baring-Gould collected a song from his nurse, called My Lady’s Coach, which has been newly-arranged for the concert. “Some of the famous stories of Dartmoor didn’t make it into folk songs, so we’ve written some. Another song that we’ve created is e Hairy Hand, which is the story that most children around here and particularly in Plymouth know very well. “is is a very interesting piece of folklore because it’s a 20thcentury myth. It’s the story of how the hairy hand comes across the handlebars of a motorbike and takes it off the road. For me, this bridges the gap between older folklore and urban tales.” e tour is a rare chance for the musicians at Wren to get together and play; usually, they work separately on musical

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BACK ROW L-R: SARAH OWEN, DAVID FAULKNER, MATT NORMAN; MIDDLE ROW L-R: ROSA REBECKA, BECKI DRISCOLL; FRONT ROW L-R: PAUL WILSON, NICK WYKE, MARILYN TUCKER.

projects in communities across the South West: “is is the ﬁrst time all eight of us have done this together,” said Marilyn. “e whole process has been really exciting. We’re working entirely as a team and it is a fabulous way of working.” e eight members are co-founders of Wren Music Paul Wilson and Marilyn; bagpipe player David Faulkner; vocalists Sarah Owen and Rosa Rebecka; mandolin player and story-teller Matt Norman and duet Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll on ﬁddles and vocals. e tour takes the band from Exeter to Poole, Derby, Bristol, Islington in London, Penzance and Falmouth. “It’s lovely to be able to get out there and play at venues where there is a strong following in folk music but at the same time we want to bring the stories and the music to a new audience as well.” THE TOUR: June 2nd: Exeter, Northcott June 6th: Lighthouse, Poole June 28th: Darwin Suite, Derby June 29th: Colston Hall, Bristol July 12th: Union Chapel, Islington July 18th: Acorn, Penzance July 19th: e Poly, Falmouth For more information about Wren Music, please visit: www.wrenmusic.co.uk n

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BRITISH BEACH POLO CHAMPIONSHIP 2013

he highlight of the South Coast’s summer season, the Asahi British Beach Polo Championship to be held at Sandbanks, Poole for its sixth year on the 12/13thJuly 2013 is now only 2 months way. Supported by some of the best arena polo players, including Jamie Morrison, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch. England, Ireland, Scotland (sponsored by our sister publication Sandbanks Life) and Wales will be competing with Ireland keen to retain the title after a gripping final against Wales last year. There is floodlit night beach polo on the Friday evening, visiting international polo teams and of course the ‘bonkers’ beach polo after parties. Arena polo is a spectacular spectator sport and played on a

stunning Blue Flag beach (preferable sundrenched!) brings the very best out of the players and guests. The thorough bred ponies and high goal players love playing on the beach in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Jack Kidd who is a regular for England at the Championships says ‘I have been lucky enough to play polo all round the world – Sandbanks is still one of my favourite weekends of the year. The polo is insanely competitive, the guests are always on great form and the beach party’s well – they are simply the best!’ Whether visitors are eating lobster and drinking Champagne and Chablis in the waterfront Sandpolo Hospitality marquee, enjoying the exclusive VIP experience, soaking up the atmosphere with General Admission Tickets, or just choosing to sit outside the fence on the purpose built beach viewing area it is a chance

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for polo and Sandbanks to show off its attributes to about 5000 seasoned and new supporters each year. To complement the polo The Asahi British Beach Polo Championship offers a host of other activities such as ‘have a go’ polo, the Oakley Ladies Beach Volleyball, fashion shows, the charity Audi V Polo Pony race and the vibrant retail village. The polo is an excuse to dress up (or strip off for a quick swim), stay up late and indulge. Founded by Johnny Wheeler and David Heaton-Ellis the publicity for the inaugural Championships in 2008 was kick started by Piers Morgan drawing people’s attention to Sandbanks as ‘Britain’s Monte Carlo’ . Despite the onset of the recession a growing number of businesses use this ‘boutique’ event to entertain clients, reward their staff and promote their brands. Whilst sponsorship is still an important revenue stream new ideas such as camel polo (stand by for the elephants!), floodlit beach polo, equine displays and the appearance of the odd celebrity has kept people talking about the event and coming back year on year. So why does the Championships keep returning to Poole. Johnny Wheeler says ‘a cooperative council and a large stunning easily accessible beach are the vital ingredients for us as event organisers. Some good weather, the best polo players and an enthusiastic crowd is pretty important too’. The beach polo continues to add massive value to Sandbanks and continues to go from strength

to strength. So what of the future of Beach Polo? It is definitely growing in popularity. The Chairman of the International Beach Polo Association (IBPA) – Alex Webbe says ‘beach polo is different to conventional grass polo – it needs an adjusted handicap system and slight variations to the rules. The British Beach Polo Championships and its organisers Sandpolo Ltd are working hard with the IBPA to regulate Beach Polo and introduce it in a more structured way to other venues around the world. After Dark At Sandbanks Polo players and supporters have something of a reputation for letting their hair down. The polo ‘beach after parties’ at Sandbanks provides seasoned and new comers to the sport with a very cool but exciting place to relax, socialise and dance until the small hours of the morning. On the Friday evening live music will increase in tempo after the floodlit beach polo match with the most original DJs connecting with the mixed generation audience. The closing party on Saturday night brings an unmissable eclectic mix of sounds to rock the Jurassic coast. With the title sponsors Asahi beer providing a refreshing balance to the flowing champagne and excellent food to fuel the dancing it is rare to see people leave the beach before the 1am survivors photo. www.sandpolo.com

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ne of the most important dates in the British social and International rowing calendars, the Henley Regatta is the epitome of an English summer day and is steeped in history. e Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. e first regatta took place on a single afternoon; however its popularity with the oarsmen extended the race to two days. Later in 1886 the event was extended to three days and in 1906 a further day was added, lengthening the regatta to a four-day event. By 1986 it was further extended to five days proving its popularity with the British public during the summer. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose.

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e Regatta occupies a unique position in the world of rowing. It has its own rules and is not subject to the jurisdiction either of the governing body of rowing in the U.K. (British Rowing) or of the International Rowing Federation, but is proud of the distinction of being oﬃcially recognised by both these bodies. e length of the Course is 1 mile 550 yards, which is 112 metres longer than the standard international distance of 2,000 metres. It takes approximately seven minutes to cover, so there are often two races at once on the course for much of the day. e number of races is, of course, reduced on each successive day, leaving only the Finals to be rowed on the last day. Since 1884 the Henley Regatta has been organised by a self-electing body of Stewards, at present numbering 60, most of whom are well-known and successful rowers and scullers. e Stewards' primary consideration in all their decisions is the best

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interests of those who are competing in the races. e regatta today is one of the biggest events in the British and International social calendars and sees thousands of spectator’s crowd around the banks of the River ames every day. e private enclosures are the best way to see all of the sporting action in style and comfort and there is a wide variety on offer from Temple Island to the Stewards Enclosure. One of our favourite private enclosures is “rhubarb’s” River Lounge which offers a relaxed, sophisticated and stunning environment. e River Lounge is situated opposite the world famous Temple Island, only yards from the starting line. e famous Temple Island is situated a mile and a half downstream of the picturesque market town of Henley, on one of the most beautiful reaches of the River ames. Located amidst rolling water meadows and surrounded by wooded hills, it marks the start of the famous Henley Regatta Course and was a recent feature in the Olympic opening ceremony. e Temple itself is a delightful folly, designed by James Wyatt as a fishing lodge for Fawley Court, the Christopher Wren mansion on the Henley Reach, from which the Temple completed a charming prospect through an avenue of trees and provides a stunning view for the River Lounge and other enclosures. ere is no formal dress code in many of the enclosures except the Stewards, however most spectators wear smart clothing with some guests opting for traditional Regatta attire in the form of lounge suits for men and dresses for ladies. Many of the enclosures start the day early including the River Lounge and Temple Island, whereby guests enjoy a delicious champagne and canapé breakfast. e River Lounge goes further

though, by creating beautifully sculptured gardens with alfresco seating and erecting a stunning marquee with a contemporary interior. e lounge serves gourmet cuisine throughout the day, a complimentary bar, live background music, head and neck massages and offers a river cruise on-board the Lilly Anna. River cruises are another great way to see the river and to explore the Regatta course but make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Food and drink are as important as the racing during the regatta and there is a wide variety on offer from celebrity chefs to royal caterers across the course. “rhubarb” for example serve a variety of best of British and European menus from canapé and bowl food selections to stunning puddings and mains. Dishes include seasonal produce such as roasted rump of Welsh lamb, boulanger potatoes, green peas “à la Française”, buttered spinach and rosemary jus for a main or a choice of miniature puddings including Tiny Eaton mess, Pimms Royale jelly with summer berries, Mini summer pudding, Scottish raspberries and lemon curd in bitter chocolate pastry tartlet and Sherry trifle. e Regatta is easily accessible from Henley town centre with a quick trip over Henley Bridge towards Maidenhead. Parking is directly to the rear of the enclosures and is well sign posted. Races start from as early as 7.30am on some days and can go onto the early evening. Traffic can be a problem around the Regatta so make sure you leave plenty of time when setting off. Henley Royal Regatta 2013 is being held from Wednesday 3rd July to Sunday 7th July. For more details about e River Lounge enclosure please see www.rhubarb.net/henley ■

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Lord’s - Criiccket’s e Finest Lor Lord’s d’s has long been seen as the ‘H ‘Home ome of C Cricket’ ricket’’ and the game’s game’s spir spiritual itual ‘headquar ‘headquarters’. ters s’. B But ut its impor importance tance is not mer merely ely histor historical. ical. IIn n practice it r remains, day, perhaps haps the most impor important tant single place world cricket. icket. emains, to this day y,, per ace in wor w or rld cr ts ownerr, Marylebone Cricket Club, remains the guardian of both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket, and MCC sides (which play around 500 00 games a y year) ear) perform a key role in promoting cricket - in Britain and elsewhere. In addition, Lord’s is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), as well as the European Cricket Council (ECC).It is also the setting for the state-of-the-art MCC Cricket Academy y, the unrivalled MCC Library and the world-famous MCC Museum.

Additional attractions at Lord’s include the Tennis en Court where Real Tennis, ‘the game of kings’ (famously enjoyed by King Henry VIII), is still played, and the MCC Cricket A Academy cademy - where many future Test and county co stars hone their skills. Founded in the 1970s, it soon produced some of the world’s finest cricketers, including Sir Ian Botham, Martin Crowe and Angus Fraser. Re egular users include Middlesex play yers ers, MCC’s Young Cricketers and international cricketers preparing to appear in major matches at Lord’s.

Above all, Lord’s is the setting for some of the best cricket in the world. It hosts Investec Test matches and NatW West-sponsor est-spons ed one-day internationals plus most of Middlesex’s home games, some historic fixtures (such as Oxford v Cambridge) and the village and club finals.

Members of the public are welcome too. Facilities include a 19-yard run-up for bowlers, a variable speed bowling machine for batsmen, two-way simultaneous video recording equipment, a Supergrasse playing surface - especially for cricket, a bar & coffee shop for spectators (for tired play lay yers!) ers!) with coaching available throughout the y year ear.

There is a Tour of Lord’s where y you ou will begin in the th MCC Museum, home of the famous Ashes urn. The museum brings the fascinating story of cricket is to life. Paintings, photographs and artefacts, covering 400 years of cricket history, reve eal the game’s development from a rural pastime to a modern, increasingly international sport. The museum also boasts bats, balls and kit donated by great players like Mahela Jayawardene, Glenn McGrath, Ra ahul Dravid, Paul Collingwood and Shane Warne - as well as from past greats such as Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman. Other highlights include nclude the play yers ers’ Dressing Rooms with the renowned Lord’s Honours Boards, which provide a lasting reminder of exceptional batting and bowling performances in Lord’s Tests.

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Lord’s is also an ideal venue for meetings or conferences, exhibitions, wedding receptions, dinners, parties or any celebration. From the Victorian elegance of the Pavilion to the striking lines of the J.P P. Morgan Media Centre, Lord’s offers a wide range of facilities that allow for flexibility and creativity y. Its ideal location in the heart of London and stunning vistas of the hallowed turf make Lord’s a unique and popular ar choice for any ev vent. ent. www w.lords.org

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Fullll Lor Fu Lord’s d’s 2013 Fixt Fixture ure list Please note, the dates and timings of these fixtures may change

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Middlesex v Derbyshire MCC v W Wales ales

LV V= County Championship Div 1 MCC Match

11.00am 10.30am

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MCC v MCC YCs Middlesex v Surrey Middlesex v Glamorgan England v New Zealand MCC Corporate Cricket Day England v New Zealand

MCC Match LV= County Championship Div 1 Yo orkshire Bank 40 1st Investec Test match MCC Match 1st NatWest ODI

10.30am 11.00am 1.45pm 11.00am 9.30am 10.45am

Free entry See below See below

J. P. Morgan International Cricket Cup Middlesex v Somerset Middlesex v Sussex Middlesex v Yorkshir Yorkshire Oxford v Cambridge Inter-Services Twenty20 Tournament MCC Universities Challenge Final Eton v Harrow Middlesex v Sussex

Sponsor ’s Cricket Day Yo orkshire Bank 40 LV V= County Championship Div 1 LV= County Championship Div 1 Va arsity Match IST20 MCC Match Fowler ’s Match Friends Life t20

9.30am 3.40pm 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 2.30pm

N/ /A See below See below See below

MCC London South v MCC Home Counties MCC v Midlands CCC Middlesex v Essex England v Australia MCC v Melbourne CC Middlesex v Surrey

MCC Match MCC Match Friends Life t20 Tes est match 2nd Investec Ashes Series T MCC Match Friends Life t20

10.30am 10.30am 6.10pm 11.00am 10.30am 6.15pm

Free entry Free entry See below Sold Out Free entry See below

Middlesex v Durham Middlesex v Unicorns Middlesex v Gloucestershire England Women v Australia W Women omen Middlesex v Leicestershire Middlesex v Somerset

LV= County Championship Div 1 Yorkshire Bank 40 Yorkshire Bank 40 NatWest One Day International Yorkshire Bank 40 LV= County Championship Div 1

11.00am 1.45pm 3.40pm 10.45am 1.45pm 11.00am

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MCC Schools v ESCA TBC v TBC Middlesex v Nottinghamshire TBC v TBC

MCC Match National Village Cricket Championship Final LV= County Championship Div 1 Yorkshire Bank 40 Final

10.30am 11.00am 10.30am 11.30am

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APRIL Wed 17 - Sat 20 Mon 22

MAY Wed 1 Thu 2 - Sun 5 Mon 6 Thu 16 - Mon 20 Thu 23 Fri 31 May

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AUGUST Fri 2 - Mon 5 Sun 11 Thu 15 Tue 20 Mon 26 Wed 28 - Sat 31

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ROYAL ASCOT Elegant new Style Guide revealed and exclusive Pavilion Club introduced for Royal Meeting 2013 scot Racecourse, founded in 1711, is the premier racing venue in the United Kingdom and home to Europe’s premier flat race meeting, Royal Ascot, the world’s most famous race meeting, with an annual attendance of 300,000 people. On each of the five race days, The Queen arrives by Royal Procession along the racecourse with her guests, in full view of up to 80,000 spectators.

Royal Ascot is an occasion like no other in the sporting calendar as whilst it is demonstrably a celebration of horseracing at its very best, annually showcasing the best horses in the world and brings champions together from every continent. It is also a social occasion like no other, steeped in history and synonymous with pageantry and style. Ladies and gentlemen in their thousands will be planning their special wardrobe for this summer’s Royal Meeting, and organisers at the Berkshire track have just revealed the much anticipated new Style Guide for 2013, featuring on-trend looks and inspiration for this year’s event. Historical elegance, sophistication and style are top of the agenda and in line with this, the racecourse is proud to announce its exciting new upgrade facility, the Pavilion Club for Grandstand Admission customers at Royal Ascot. Just a short walk from the track and Parade Ring, the club is conveniently located and enjoys extended views over the Plaza Lawns. The perfect place to see and be seen. 36

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So if you’re looking for an extra special Royal Ascot experience this year and seeking that all important inspiration for the perfect dress, headpiece, suit or jacket, be sure to view the Style Guide on www. ascot.co.uk/go/royalascot where you will find beautiful imagery of both formal daywear and elegant dress ideas. The 2013 key looks are contemporary, yet sophisticated and show that racegoers can still experiment with their own individual creativity and flair, within the parameters of the dress code. Charles Barnett, Chief Executive at Ascot Racecourse says: “A day out at Royal Ascot is a very special and memorable experience, of which attire plays a huge part. We were incredibly impressed with how everyone really got into the spirit of the occasion last year.” Friends, relatives and colleagues looking to showcase their elegant race day attire can do so in comfortable and stylish surroundings in the Pavilion Club. Located in the historic Pavilion building and a short walk from the track and Parade Ring, it is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the Royal Meeting. Visitors to Royal Ascot can enhance their experience and look forward to showcasing their elegant raceday outfits in the comfortable and cool surroundings of one of the racecourse’s new private clubs.

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Tuesday 18th June until Saturday 22nd June

2013

In addition to the Furlong Club, introduced last year, with its elegant seating, private bar and decked terrace, offering excellent views of the track overlooking the finishing straight, new for 2013, Ascot is proud to introduce the Pavilion Club, located in the well-appointed pavilion building with views towards the Parade Ring and plaza lawns. Offering stylish seating and access to a range of tantalising food offerings, an extensive pay bar and betting facilities, customers can relax in the private lawn directly in front of the club in between races. The Pavilion Club badges are priced at £60 per person per day, but must be booked in addition to a Grandstand Admission ticket. Tickets start from £62 per person. This experience is for over 18s only. Royal Ascot’s opening day gets off to an impressive start with no less than three Group 1 races – the most prestigious races in the world: The Queen Anne Stakes, The King’s Stand Stakes, the first British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge; and The St James’s Palace Stakes, the feature race of the day. As the first day of Royal Ascot, the atmosphere is always one of excitement and anticipation. The racecourse and grounds look magnificent; ideal surroundings for the first Royal Procession that signals the opening of the Royal Meeting. After the last race, racegoers can celebrate their winnings by joining in with the traditional singing around the Bandstand. The highlight and feature race of the second day is the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes. Established in 1862, it’s arguably the most important race of the Royal Meeting. Past winners include Rewilding, Byword, Manduro, and Ouija Board. Also on the card are two Group 2 races: The Windsor Forest Stakes, for older milers, and The Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, for the best up-andcoming two-year-old fillies. Wednesday is the perfect day for groups of friends to enjoy the Royal Ascot experience at a slightly gentler pace.

Style and elegance combine for the height of the summer social calendar on Gold Cup Day, colloquially known as ‘Ladies’ Day’. Although the whole week at Royal Ascot is a fashion show like no other, it is Thursday when the designer creations and millinery masterpieces reach the greatest heights. Thursday’s highlight and feature race is the Group 1 Gold Cup, a battle of stamina and determination over two miles and four furlongs. This gruelling long distance world championship is not for the faint-hearted. The feature race on Friday is the Coronation Stakes, which traditionally brings together the leading three-year-old fillies in Europe. Also on the card is the King Edward VII Stakes, which was formerly known as the ‘Ascot Derby’, as its conditions mirror those of the Epsom Classic. In 1926 the race was renamed in memory of King Edward VII. This penultimate day at Royal Ascot is the perfect way to start the weekend with friends and colleagues. The final day of the Royal Meeting always provides a dramatic climax, featuring one of the world’s most important sprint races: The Diamond Jubilee Stakes. As the second British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge, it is also Britain’s joint most valuable sprint race, alongside the Darley July Cup at Newmarket. Trophies for the “QIPCO Royal Ascot Top Jockey” and “QIPCO Royal Ascot Top Trainer” will be presented on this day to the jockey and trainer amassing the most wins during the week. All seven Group One races at Royal Ascot are part of the QIPCO British Champions Series. Although the fashions are as elaborate as they are during the rest of the Royal Meeting, there is a relaxed family feel, as many people who are unable to attend during the week come along to enjoy the experience of the greatest race meeting in the world. For further information, to explore this year’s Style Guide and book tickets visit www.ascot.co.uk/go/royalascot M AY 2 0 1 3 3 7

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CHINA BLUES WITH THE STYLISH BLUE AND WHITE OF WEDGWOOD CHIC SO IN VOGUE FOR THIS SUMMER, LISA HAYNES REVEALS THE BEST IN CHINA-INSPIRED PRINTS. BY LISA HAYNES

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With each fashion season there are mainstream looks, and then there are niche trends. e latter start off small, with individual pieces becoming so popular they can end up like collectors' items. Which is rather apt, as the burgeoning china blue trend is inspired by expensive things. Fashioned in porcelain-esque chinoiserie designs, these intricate prints look like something out of your gran's prized crockery collection, or even a museum of fine art. It's not the first time fashion has flirted with porcelain. Victoria Beckham grabbed the red carpet headlines back in 2005 by wearing a Roberto Cavalli gown that resembled a Ming vase for Elton John's summer ball. ankfully, this season's blue and white tributes are more understated in contemporary silhouettes - see Alesha Dixon for a modern-day masterclass. Pretty florals, farmhouse motifs or Oriental style prints anything goes as long as it's blue accents set against an ivory backdrop. CROCKERY COUTURE It's a blue and white takeover for high summer at Miss Selfridge. Achieve a laid-back summer vibe in blue vintage floral jeans, £40, or embroidered summer dress, £65, available May (www.missselfridge.com). TACTILE GLAZE A statement take on porcelain prints requires a simple shape. See ASOS's embroidered dress, which lets the 3D blue embroidery take centre stage, £45, available May (www.asos.com). BLUE BELLE For a daintier design, Hobbs' Dorset dress is 'white' on trend with a delicate china blue floral print. Add matching shoes and belt for true blue finishing touches, £159, available May (www.hobbs.co.uk). STRIPY CHIC If you haven't already ditched your winter cover-ups, Monsoon's Heidi summer coat might just persuade you. e collarless design has graduated shades of blue and white - perfect if you prefer plainer stripes to fussy prints, £99, available late May (08448 110 068/uk.monsoon.co.uk). COBALT COMBO

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Baroque and florals expertly clash for a captivating print on Phase Eight's Delphine dress. Keep accessories to a minimum to let the cobalt print do all the talking, £120, available May (020 7471 4422/www.phase-eight.co.uk). PRETTY POINTS Accessories haven't escaped the china blue craze. Step up to the plate in L.K. Bennett's Flora point toe courts featuring china print in cotton and patent leather, £185 (www.lkbennett.com). VINTAGE ADVANTAGE Look for a faded print for a subtle take on porcelain. Try Primark's Vintage Fields prom dress for a frock that's fit for vacations and sun-soaked days, £13 (0118 960 6300). PRINT PERUSAL Your casualwear wardrobe requires a blouse with a print that packs a punch. ere'll be hours of entertainment studying Marks & Spencer's action-packed china blue knot front floral shirt, £20 (www.marksandspencer.com). WEDGWOOD WONDER If you prefer lace to prints, reverse the blue on white look with Topshop's China Blue lace skater dress with placement bodice design, £65 (www.topshop.com). CAPRI SUN Flaunt some ankle in fancy style with Joules' Hepburn floral print capri pants. Versatile enough for pairing with daytime flats or evening heels, £49.95 (www.joules.com). GET THE LOOK Kimberley Walsh nails colour blocking in her flattering Zara dress with nude heels. Tick the trend box with Look Again's colour block dress, £49 (www.lookagain.co.uk). BUY IT NOW Dress up in designer on a budget. e latest offering from Marios Schwab for Edition includes frocks with head-turning details like lace panels, studded shoulders and intricate floral trims, from £75 (www.debenhams.com) n

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AWARD WINNING EYECARE & EYE DESIGN TEMPANY’S BOUTIQUE OPTICIANS & CONTACT LENS SPECIALISTS TRULY OFFERS A UNIQUE AND TOTALLY PRIVATE OPTICAL EXPERIENCE.

empany’s ethos with regard to spectacles is to create for others what we would want for ourselves, a frame should not only reveal, flatter and compliment, but also be your signature. We have broken free from the boredom of the popular high street labels and names and are working with some of the most talented and exciting designers in the spectacle world. We have hand picked a range of frames from fashion shows in Paris and Milan that we are incredibly proud of and that is unique to this area. Our range of sunglasses includes the heritage brand of Oliver Goldsmith, who can forget Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s wearing the iconic Manhattan model which was also worn by Kate Beckinsale whilst shopping in London recently in 2012. Other notable fans are Gwyneth Paltrow, Lucy Lui, Kylie Minogue, Jude Law and Robbie Williams. Tempany’s is the only stockist of this brand on the south coast. We shall also be one of only 22 practices in the country stocking the celebrated Moncler sunglasses as well as the well known Maui Jim polarized range. Underpinning the boutique atmosphere of the practice is the use of space and light. e frames are displayed as individual items not trapped on a rack in a sea of frames. Let our frame stylist guide you in your choice of eyewear and our fully qualified Dispensing Optician will talk you through the latest custom designed lenses. Don’t be fooled by the boutique style we take eyecare very seriously, using the very latest OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) 3D imaging system we can take not only photographs of the back of the eye but also scan the soft underlying tissue in 3D to give us a more complete picture of the health of your eyes. Keith’s key area of expertise is contact lenses and since specializing in lenses 20 years ago has gained a nationwide reputation for his work in this field culminating in winning the Contact Lens Practitioner award in 2010 and being finalist in 4 out of the last 5 national awards. He has also run workshops for fellow practitioners and lectured around the country. As well as the usual forms of contact lenses including the increasingly popular multifocal contacts, Keith is also skilled in Orthokeratology, keratoconic and irregular cornea fitting including refractive laser surgery problems. Keith also regularly takes part in research studies in contact lenses so if you’re interested in taking part please get in touch. e last word goes to one of our patients who left the following message on our Facebook page “Superb! Incredible care and attention to detail; impeccable and friendly service; stylish, top quality frames and lenses. We wouldn't go anywhere else!” Tempanys, 184d Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 8DP 01202 650 065 / info@tempanys.co.uk

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TIME TO BRIGHTEN

UP HAS DREARY WEATHER LEFT YOU SPORTING A DULL COMPLEXION? LISA HAYNES REVEAL SHOW TO MAKE YOUR SKIN SPARKLE FOR SPRING.

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HEALTH BEAUTY

e've shivered through the extra-long winter and now it's time for the after-effects - dire heating bills and drab skin. Having endured one of the coldest winters on record, weathered complexions may be in need of some TLC. at doesn't just mean upping your cleansing regime but detoxing your make-up bag and bathroom shelves, being angelic about your beauty hygiene - and brightening up your skin until it practically sparkles. "Spring skincare is a reaction to those long, dark winter days this is the time to get your glow back," says Francesco Clark, founder of Clark's Botanicals. So forget the kitchen cupboards. Get glowing and give yourself a spring clean. KIT CLEANSE Before you start on your skin, look to your beauty haul. Out-of-date products can harbour bacteria that's transferred straight to your skin, so that old 'cleanser' gathering dust might be doing anything but. "I always find that spring is a great excuse to give my make-up and skincare a thorough de-clutter," advises Caroline Frazer, Simple's skincare expert. "ere is a shelf life for cosmetics and skincare products. My way of keeping track of lotions and potions is to write the date that you bought it on the lid so you can see at a glance when its nearing its expiry date." As a rule of thumb, aim to replace products that you apply close to the eye every six months (more often if you wear contact lenses) as this will help to avoid excess contamination with skin bacteria. For other facial skincare products, throw them away approximately 12 months after opening. Frazer says: "Remember to never use an old applicator in a fresh cosmetic as the applicator will transfer bacteria to the new product." HEAVENLY HYGIENE New products won't stay fresh for long if your application techniques are worthy of a serious overhaul. Make-up brushes can swiftly become a breeding ground for bacteria, potentially resulting in skin breakouts. Get into the routine of gently cleaning your make-up brushes every one to two weeks to remove bacteria, dirt and debris as well as old make-up and dead skin cells. "So many women forget to clean their make-up brushes, but it is such an important part of maintaining healthy looking skin," says celebrity make-up artist Jodie Hazlewood. "I love Dr Bronner's Soaps to clean my make-up brushes, especially the peppermint soap, which leaves them smelling clean and fresh." Give your skin a fighting chance and ensure hands are freshly washed before applying products to your face.

If you prefer to use ﬁngers to apply make-up and you're on the move, carry a handy antibacterial gel.

ROUTINE SPRUCE-UP Cleansing should be top of your daily beauty agenda, whether you wear make-up or not. Your skin picks up a surprising amount of dirt and grime making it look dull and congested. A thorough cleanse can even assist with anti-ageing. "If you go to bed with a day's dirt, grime and make-up left on your skin, you will accelerate the speed at which your skin ages as well as clogging your pores and encouraging dull, congested skin," warns Sarah Strang, UK director for spa brands Cinq Mondes, La Sultane de Saba and Russie Blanche. "Try to spend one to two minutes massaging your cleanser into damp skin using circular motions in an upward direction. is helps to kick-start your blood circulation, deep-clean pores and shift any flaky patches of skin." Lazybones don't need to panic about triple-step routines with the huge array of micellar water on the beauty shelves. ese time-saving solutions don't require water and combine cleansing and toning in one quick step, but it's still wise to schedule in a deep cleanse at least once a week. BRIGHTENING POLISH With scarves and snoods tucked away until autumn, spring is the perfect time of year to boost hydration and unveil radiant skin. Exfoliation is the beauty equivalent of a Mr Muscle polish because it rids the face of dead cells, keeps pores clear and the complexion bright. Aim to exfoliate twice a week, unless you have sensitive skin. Even with the most stringent of routines, imperfections can still be visible due to blemishes, hyperpigmentation and dark spots, which require more targeted treatments specific to your skin concerns. "Youthful radiance depends to a great extent on how even the skin's pigmentation is," explains Eucerin scientist Dr Yuliya Zielinski. "Only an even skin tone can optimally reflect light, which makes the skin look fresh and energised." Look for active skin brighteners to increase luminosity and help fade sun spots and pigmentation over time ■

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PUTTING PAIN ON THE BACK FOOT COULD REFLEXOLOGY BE AS EFFECTIVE AS PAINKILLERS? A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS, IN SOME CASES, BY LISA SALMON

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ans of reflexology have long since sung the praises of its benefits. Based on ancient Chinese practices, it involves carefully applying pressure to specific areas - mainly in the feet, hands and ears - to treat health complaints elsewhere. (e core principle being that these pressure points relate to other specific parts, or functions, of the body.) As well as being cited as potentially offering relief for a long list of ailments, including headaches, aches and pains and depression, reflexology's offered as a relaxing, stress-busting treatment. And its popularity has soared in recent years, with numerous spas and practitioners offering the therapy across the UK. However, though recognition of the benefits of complementary medicines has increased, with some GPs even advising patients to give them a go, lack of scientific proof has meant some medics are sceptical. But a recent study by the University of Portsmouth looks set to change that even further, after researchers found that, in certain circumstances, it may be as effective as painkillers. e small study saw 15 people submerge their hands in ice-cold water. In one session they were given reflexology beforehand, and in another they believed they were receiving pain relief from a TENS machine that wasn't actually switched on. ose who had reflexology first were able to keep their hand in the water for longer before it felt painful (40%), and were able to tolerate the pain longer (45%). Dr Carol Samuel, a trained reflexologist and co-author of the study, says: "As we predicted, reflexology decreased pain sensations. "It's likely that reflexology works in a similar manner to acupuncture by causing the brain to release chemicals that lessen pain signals." Pointing out that this is an early study and more are needed, she adds: "It looks like it may be used to complement conventional drug therapy in the treatment of conditions that are associated with pain, such as osteoarthritis, backache and cancers." e authors say this is the first time reflexology has been scientifically tested as a treatment for acute pain. However, other less rigorous studies have in the past had similar findings, including 2010 Iranian research which found reflexology was more effective than Ibuprofen in reducing period pain intensity and duration. SO HOW EXACTLY DOES IT WORK? e Association of Reflexologists (AoR) explains there are several theories. Many believe the therapy works in a similar way to acupuncture, by stimulating meridians (energy lines) in the body through applying pressure to specific points. is is thought to release blockages in energy. Some believe internal organs adjust to the sensory input of a therapeutic touch, and other theories include the possibility that reflexology releases endorphins and encephalins - the body's natural painkillers. e AoR says Japanese research from 2008, using MRI scans, showed a link between foot reflexology points and a brain reaction, suggesting the link from pressure points to organs occurs through a blood flow reaction in the brain. AoR fellow and reflexologist Rosanna Bickerton has worked in pain research after studying neuropharmacology at university, and says she's not surprised by the recent Portsmouth University findings. "I think it'll open up more clinical research into this area, which is what we really need," she says. "We don't absolutely know how reflexology works, but there are many theories. Personally, I think it may be something to do with

touching the body bringing about a change to the nervous system." Bickerton stresses that people in pain should always seek conventional treatment as medically advised first, and points out: "Reflexologists find that people in pain come to us when the conventional system doesn't work for them, which is hard for us, because we're getting the really tough ones to deal with." She says the therapy's also very good for stress and sleep problems, and people will often have it as a one-off treat. However, she advises that for reflexology to make a difference, regular sessions are needed. "It's lovely and relaxing, and when the body's relaxed it's more able to bring itself into balance and heal itself," she adds. "It's a therapy that's been tested by time." Indeed, Dr Sarah Brewer, a former GP and hospital doctor who now edits the health magazine www.yourwellness.com, points out that foot massage was popular more than 6,000 years ago in China, and was depicted in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs before evolving into the more modern practice of reflexology in the 16th Century, when points on the feet were massaged to ease pain. "Many people find reflexology helpful and relaxing, and I would never dissuade any patients from trying it if they wish," she says."Recently, researchers from Michigan State University showed that reflexology can help people with cancer manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks more easily, and I'm not surprised that benefit has been found against pain." Brewer suggests the benefits of the therapy are connected to its effect on stress levels. "I certainly find having my feet massaged very relaxing," she says, "so I suspect it's related to the stress response. "Stress is known to lower the pain threshold, so a treatment that reduces stress might be expected to have the opposite effect." To find a local reflexologist visit the Association of Reflexologists website www.aor.org.uk/find-a-reflexologist ■

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HAY FEVER HAS ALREADY STARTED TO CAUSE MISERY TO MILLIONS OF SUFFERERS. GABRIELLE FAGAN GETS THE LOW-DOWN ON REMEDIES AND TREATMENTS TO MINIMISE ITS TROUBLING EFFECTS. BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

neezing, snuffling and itchy eyes can only mean one thing - after the big freeze, we're now entering the big sneeze. e hay fever season has just started and rising pollen levels throughout the coming summer months will lead to misery for around 15 million people in the UK. "I think this year the season will be moderate to severe in terms of pollen intensity," predicts hay fever expert Dr Jean Emberlin, director of PollenUK. "ere'll be bad days when people will suffer from our two main allergenic trees, birch and oak, particularly from birch which affects a quarter of sufferers, but I think it's unlikely to be a catastrophically bad year." Pollen's effect - generally, the higher the pollen count, the stronger people's symptoms - is governed by the weather, she points out. "Currently, there's a North-South climate divide, with the North much more unsettled and wet, so although the pollen season has started in the South, it'll probably be a couple of weeks before it begins in the North. "Wet weather dampens down pollen and makes it difficult for it to enter the air." If birch and oak pollen seasons collide, because one starts later than normal, pollen levels can soar, but Emberlin isn't expecting this combination of circumstances. "ere's often a small overlap between birch and oak. "is year, the birch has started around three weeks later than normal but I think the oak will also be a little later," she says.

"So although that may cause added discomfort in the first 10 days of May when the birch pollen will still be around but past its peak, and oak pollen will be emerging, it shouldn't be too troubling." She forecasts that high or very high birch pollen counts on warm, dry days with some wind could occur until early or mid May, then oak pollen levels could begin to rise, depending on region and weather, while the grass pollen season is likely to start in late May or the beginning of June. Professor Roy Kennedy, a hay fever expert based at the University of Worcester, believes there's a gloomier scenario ahead for sufferers. He predicts a sudden pollen surge in June caused by the combination of the longer winter and the potential for an early summer. Although he expects England to fare worst, he says: "Scotland could see a condensed tree pollen season. Hay fever sufferers could be badly affected and need to be aware of this. "e cold spring means a later start for pollen, with a pollen burst now in a condensed period, and the phenomenon of several pollens likely to peak at the same time. It means peak pollen levels will be early in the season, not later, as normal." Emberlin predicts, in a report on behalf of Opticrom Hay Fever Eye Drops, that the number of hay fever sufferers in UK will rise by a third to 20 million sufferers by 2015, and will more than double to 31.8 million by 2030. Britain already has one of the highest rates of hay fever in the world, currently 25% of the population, rising to 37% in teenagers. "Climate change in the next few decades will have a notable

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impact on people's health, especially for hay fever sufferers," she says. "In the future, hay fever hotspots will be concentrated around large urban areas, such as London and Birmingham, where up to 45% of residents in those areas are set to suffer from hay fever in the next two decades. "is is the result of higher pollution and urban climates, which facilitate longer pollen seasons." Check out key hay fever facts - including high-risk areas and remedies - so you can minimise your suffering this year. SNEEZIEST CITIES A survey by Holland & Barrett has revealed the 10 'sneeziest' cities in the UK, identified by those who bought the most natural hay fever remedies from its stores, with Manchester coming top and Leicester coming last. 1: Manchester; 2: Croydon; 3: Newcastle; 4: Norwich; 5: York; 6: Sheffield; 7: Birmingham; 8: Liverpool; 9: Romford; 10: Leicester. POLLEN-HEAVY AREAS "Generally, the worst areas for those who suffer from birch pollen allergy are cities, where there can be many birch trees in parks, streets and gardens," explains Emberlin. "Air pollution can both alter allergens on the birch pollen, making it more potent, and cause irritation to noses and throats, making it more difficult to clear allergens absorbed from the air." Other risk areas for high birch pollen, she says, are inland where there is forest or woodland edges with birch, such as the New Forest, Central Weald and the Forest of Dean. Areas in the far North and West, especially coastal areas and extensive agricultural areas with little woodland, generally experience lower pollen counts. Typically, the grass pollen season lasts until late July or early August, and weeds and fungal spores can affect sufferers until early November. The Met Office has a pollen calendar at www.metoffice.gov.uk/health/public/pollen-forecast 48

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WHO GETS HAY FEVER AND WHY? Hay fever can develop at any age over about two years old, but typically starts in early adolescence or in early adulthood. Research, included in Emberlin's report, indicates that certain risk factors make it more likely to occur in certain people - those born during the peak pollen seasons or just before and those whose family has a history of allergies. Also, more boys have hay fever than girls until adolescence. After adolescence many boys tend to grow out of it, leaving slightly more female sufferers. Other risk factors are a low number of childhood infections, so there's a higher chance of developing autoimmune diseases and hay fever, and regular exposure to cigarette smoke during early life. NATURAL REMEDIES Keep pollen at bay As well as warding off vampires and keeping ghouls at bay, garlic acts as a natural antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and decongestant, which may help reduce catarrh. Up to four capsules can be taken daily with food to reduce hay fever symptoms. Holland & Barrett Garlic Oil, £7.99 for 250 capsules, available from Holland & Barrett stores or online at www.hollandandbarrett.com Wide-awake remedy Care Allergy Defence is an antihistamine-free nasal spray which claims to remedy hay fever

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symptoms without causing drowsiness. e powder spray reacts with the moisture within the nose to create an invisible protective gel barrier to help block allergens such as pollen from entering the nasal tract and reduce the likelihood of the body's defence system from releasing histamine. As it is a natural inert cellulose powder and not absorbed by the body, Care Allergy Defence can be used by children as young as 18 months, as well as by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Care Allergy Defence (200 sprays), £5.99, from Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's stores and independent pharmacies. Homeopathic help Nelsons Pollenna contains homeopathic remedies to soothe the symptoms of hay fever and it won't cause drowsiness. Nelsons Pollenna, from £5.10, from Boots, Holland & Barrett, selected Tesco and Lloyds pharmacies and independent health food stores and pharmacies. For more information, visit www.nelsonsnaturalworld.net CONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS Ease eyes Itchy, irritated eyes which become red and sore are one of the most debilitating eﬀects of hay fever. Opticrom's new Hay Fever Eye Drops could be one answer as the active ingredient, sodium cromoglicate, aims to stop the body releasing chemicals in the eye which cause the symptoms of 'hay fever' eyes. Opticrom Hay Fever Eye Drops 5ml, £4.70, from Boots stores and independent pharmacies and www.opticrom.co.uk Nose job Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray requires just one dose a day and is a non-drowsy formulation. It aims to act directly on nasal cells and it's formulated to thicken and stay where it is sprayed, lessening the likelihood of it running down the back of the throat. e spray claims to relieve symptoms in 12-16 hours but should be used regularly to obtain eﬀective relief. Nasacort Allergy Nasal Spray, £5.06 for 30 sprays, available nationwide from pharmacies. For more information, visit ww.nasacort.co.uk Don't be rash Phenergan can be used to treat a range of allergic conditions of the upper respiratory tract and skin, including hay fever, rashes or hives. Its active ingredient is promethazine, an antihistamine which treats allergies by blocking the body's response to the chemical

histamine, produced when the body is under attack from allergens (foreign substances). Phenergan Elixir Sugar-free Oral Solution, £4.99 for 100ml; Phenergan 56 25mg 56 tablets, £7.99, and £5.29 for a packet of 56 10mg tablets, from Lloyds and other pharmacies. Spray away Prevalin Allergy has a gel formulation which claims to defuse the build-up of pollen and supports clearance of it in the nasal passages while also creating a barrier that inhibits exposure. is is a steroid- and antihistamine-free remedy, and should be spray once or twice into nostrils two to three times a day as soon as the symptoms appear. Prevalin Allergy, from £9.99, for a month's supply, and from £9.99 for a two-month supply, for children aged over six years old, available nationwide from pharmacies. Clear the air An air purifier could help ease irritation at home or in the office. HoMedics HEPA Professional Air Purifiers, which have the Allergy UK seal of approval, have been shown in research to remove up to 99% of airborne irritants and allergens, including dust, pollen, pet allergens, mould and bacteria. ey claim a 'whisper-quiet' operation, making them suitable for bedrooms, and have three air cleaning levels. HoMedics HEPA Professional Air Purifier, £99.99, from Argos, Amazon and Robert Dyas. TRIED & TESTED Stress can cause many problems such as muscle tension, stiffness and sleepless nights. Phoebe Jenner tests a kit which focuses on acupressure points to help calm and improve wellbeing. What is it? Acupressure, which has origins as an ancient Chinese healing art, is based on the principle that there are 365 key pressure points in the body. It is claimed that when these points are pressed correctly, it will help release muscular tension, promote blood circulation and aid the body's natural healing process. A Yantra Kit includes a belt, pillow and rings - three acupressure items designed to ease aches and pains, relieve stress and improve sleep. e multi-purpose belt is suitable for most areas of the body, while the inflatable pillow is mainly for use on the neck, back and jawline. Yantra rings, made of lacquered nickel-plated steel, are to provide relief for tired, stiff fingers. Information: e Yantra Kit, £29.95, is available from Lifes2good. For more information, call 0845 399 0038 or visit www.lifes2good.co.uk ■

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BY PETER JENKINSON IT ALMOST SEEMS SURREAL TO BE TALKING ABOUT SPRING, BUT IT DOES APPEAR TO HAVE FINALLY SPRUNG. SO WITH THE HOPE THAT MORE SUNSHINE IS ON THE HORIZON, HERE ARE SIX GADGETS TO MAKE OUTDOOR TASKS EASIER AND QUICKER, SO YOU CAN SIT BACK AND TAKE IN THE RAYS. Mow away - Bosch Indego Robotic Lawnmower - £1,299 from www.diy.com Almost the ultimate luxury in gardening gadgets is this superb piece of kit that'll mow your lawn effortlessly. Power it up and watch your grass go. is clever machine maps out your garden as it goes, creating the most efficient route for the best finish and it returns to base when all is done. Cut away - Wolf-Garten Li-Ion Chainsaw - £174.95 from www.primrose.co.uk So it's likely you'll have a garden strimmer that removes weeds with ease, but when it comes to trimming those hardier hedges, you'll be in need of something with a little bit more attitude. is rechargeable electric chainsaw will run for up to 40 minutes on a full charge, amounting to about 110 cuts, and attack those branches with ease. It's lightweight and environmentally friendly too. Gutted - iRobot Looj 330 - £299.99 from www.irobot.com So it'll not get your grass any greener or do much soil-based activity but this is most certainly a gadget that'll save you a gardening headache; the new Looj is a gutter-cleaning robot. To ensure all those deposits in the drain don't cause disruption, put it inside and watch as it blasts away the built-up debris while brushing gutters clean - and all by itself, too. Space saver - HuGo Collapsible Watering Can - £25 from www.colapz.com It is quite incredible how this 8ltr-capacity watering can fold down into almost nothing. Available in a selection of colours, this new gadget is an ideal replacement for those with multiple rust-gathering tins about their garden. e UVand frost-proof can is guaranteed not to rot, leak or split. Water chic - Designer Garden Hose - £85 from www.barbed.co.uk Possibly a bit over the top, but this piece of high-quality, glamorous gardenware will certainly mark you out from those with run-of-the-mill tubing. is 20m UV-protected hose will give your

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RELIC-FILLED HOMES TO RELISH RECYCLED STYLE NEEDN'T MEAN A MISMATCHED INTERIOR REDOLENT OF MAKE-DO-AND-MEND. GABRIELLE FAGAN VISITS THE HOMES OF ZOE ELLISON AND ALEX LEGENDRE WHICH PROVE RECYCLING CAN BE CHIC. BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

ALEX LEGENDRE'S KITCHEN

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ALEX LEGENDRE'S KITCHEN

here's an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre's house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures. Everywhere the patina of age is not just obvious but celebrated, and even uttering the word 'new' would seem disrespectful. "I've always believed that collecting objects that others in the past have loved, whether or not you ever knew their owners, and making those things special in your life, is good for your soul," she says, summing up her down-to-earth decor philosophy. But Legendre happily admits her addiction for "old things" would have remained a private and personal passion had it not been for a chance encounter. Remarkably, it has led to a lifestyle concept - promoted through a shop and most recently a new book, A Life Less Ordinary - that has an influence far beyond the confines of her home. It was 14 years ago when, in what she describes as a "serendipity moment" - a happy accident - she met Zoe Ellison, and their creative partnership was born. "I happened to go into a clothes shop which Zoe was helping her mother to run and we just got talking. At the time we were at different stages in our life," she explains. "She was in her twenties, headstrong and hungry for success, while I was married with a small child just looking for a return to work. "But even from the start it was clear that we had virtually identical taste. We share an addiction to the atmosphere you get from old things and both of us revel in the beauty of commonplace objects which have been passed from hand to hand, gathering a history over the years." eir friendship blossomed, as did their ambition to help others share their vision for living where homes are furnished with reclaimed and sensitively restored furniture and homeware. In 2003 they opened i gigi, a general store in Brighton, where 56

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ALEX LEGENDRE'S BEDROOM

they conjure inspiring settings mirroring those in their own homes, which feature in their book. "e reason for our passion for the store is simple - we live our lives like this," says Legendre, 40. "We recycle not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's a way of making our homes, and i gigi, original and unique. We have nothing that is mass-produced. "We're compulsive gatherers looking for things which are old and weathered, and tell a story in their craftsmanship." Legendre, who lives with her husband Keith, 47, and 18-year-old daughter Mizzy, delights too in making the ordinary look extraordinary, which is demonstrated everywhere in her home. ere's a charm about the seating in the kitchen which includes an old church pew dressed with cushions made from antique grain sacks, and French apple crates house the family's wine collection. Collections continually catch the eye from cream china to plaster moulds for silver spoons from the 19th century, which are displayed in her stripped pine kitchen dresser. Even utility items such as a group of breadboards become an attractive focus when hung on a wall. In the living room, the historic skeleton of the house's past is unashamedly laid bare, with walls stripped back to the lath and plaster and painted cream. "Flaking paintwork, the cracks of time in leather, the foxing of mirror glass, give pieces all the more character," enthuses Legendre. A few pieces hold centre stage: a vintage Chesterﬁeld sofa, reupholstered to full glory in thickly woven hemp sourced in Hungary, and an old military chest for a coﬀee table. Elsewhere surfaces are adorned with seemingly random objects - children's Victorian leather shoes, sea coral and gilded frames - but their harmonious colour palette gives cohesion to the groupings. Flair and imagination also play a key role, as Legendre proves with her clever adaptation of an old linen cupboard which acts as

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ALEX LEGENDRE'S BATHROOM

a hideaway for essential 21st century technology, a TV and computer. Similarly, in her bathroom a Victorian desk is adapted as a base for a bathroom wash basin, with vintage cheese boxes beneath housing toiletries. Towels are hung from a Shaker-style peg rail. Her bedroom is an oasis of peace with an almost monastic feel with its pale, white-washed walls. A set of wooden French rosary beads is used as the sole wall decoration. e bed, dressed in a medley of textures - linen, wool, silk and sumptuous velvet, is in striking contrast with the unconventional storage, an animal hide dowry trunk, from India, sitting atop a pine blanket box. Nature and natural materials are essential ingredients at the heart of this decor recipe. So, appropriately, instead of formal, over-stylised flower arrangements, she favours the simplicity of dried flowers and plants in stone urns. ere's evidence of family beachcombing outings in decorative baskets filled with pebbles and seaweed. Unsurprisingly, Ellison's flat nearby has a similarly intriguing and effortlessly chic interior where recycling rules. She demonstrates the same talent for combining character with function in her use of pieces, collected during her travels around the world. A Turkish oil jar is used as a table base, and a papier mache refrigerator inlaid with glittering shards of mirror, found in India, serves as a focal point in her living room fireplace. Reclaimed wide oak floorboards and cabinets painted in smoky blue-grey give a restful, rustic feel in her kitchen, but it transcends the predictable with the dramatic positioning of two large weathered antique pillars with carved detail. Ellison chose to name their shop, where pieces are sourced from all over Europe, after the Igigi, said to be gods of the skies and earth in Mesopotamian mythology. "e shop is like our baby," she says. "e shelves are our canvas and the furniture is our backdrop. It's grown-up and now is really showing us all the hard work was worth it."

ZOE ELLISON'S LIVING ROOM

THE INTERIOR OF I GIGI, GENERAL STORE, IN BRIGHTON,

In their work at the store and for individual clients, the pair advise people to follow their instincts about style. "Home is such a tiny word for an important place," says Ellison, 35. "For all of us it's where we want to feel safe and warm, protected and comfortable, and where you need to feel your most authentic self. "ere shouldn't be rules to follow. We love interiors that are created for the way people live and are individual spaces, ﬁlled with objects reminiscent of people and places. "We want people to be adventurous, shun convention, be inspired by their surroundings and fall in love with their own harmonious setting." Two friends, two homes, one shop and a lifestyle which could inspire your decor... A Life Less Ordinary by Alex Legendre and Zoe Ellison is published by Cico Books, priced £25. On oﬀer to readers for £23, including p&p. Call 01256 302 699 and quote ref GLR8BM. www.cicobooks.co.uk igigi, 31a Western Road, Hove, East Sussex 01273 775 257 www.igigigeneralstore.com ■ M AY 2 0 1 3 57

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FURLONG FURNITURE CELEBRATE 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

s I sit across David Smith, the owner of family-run Furlong Furniture, he tells me that the last two decades have taken their toll on his hairline. With a successful but challenging furniture business and four kids to bring up with his wife eresa, they’ve certainly had their hands full! David started his company in 1993 and began trading at e Furlong shopping centre in Ringwood as Furlong Pine (you may remember the radio jingle!). Although successful in its own right, he decided to respond to market influences and trends and took his product ranges more upmarket. He now sells predominantly Oak furniture, designer upholstery and home accessories. He prides himself in choosing mainly British suppliers; such as Country Home Furniture from Frome in Somerset, Lloyd Loom from Spalding and Chewton Park Furniture from Chichester and all his paintings are from Art Marketing on the Isle of Wight, to name just a few. Although David and his team now all come to work in uniforms (a stark change from the football shirts of old), the heart of the business remains unchanged. Customer service is of paramount importance with Furlong Furniture offering free delivery on everything across Dorset & Hampshire. His family also play a big part, with all four children working there at some stage and even his 13 year old granddaughter is after a Saturday job! Although their premises have expanded they still offer bespoke, made to order furniture with a choice of Farrow & Ball colours on a large proportion of their ranges. When asked how David chooses his products, he simply answers that a lot of thought goes in to every piece and he tries to buy to his taste. When he can’t find anything he likes – he designs it himself – like the beautiful Somerley Range. His collections usually embody traditional shapes with a contemporary and stylish twist. He recalls his most quirky piece – the 6ft metal man – who apparently still sends the team a postcard every year! What’s new for the next decade? David is excited about his new range of reclaimed furniture coming to the store this summer, using recycled wood in a distressed painted finish. He’s also looking forward to spending more time with his family and putting his feet up while they do some of the work! For more information visit www.furlongfurniture.com ■ 58

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DAVE WITH HIS “FEET UP” - FINALLY!...

DAVE & THERESA WITH THEIR 4 CHILDREN OPENING WHAT WAS THEN “FURLONG PINE” IN 1993

DAVE AND HIS BUTLER “JEEVES”

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SHIVER ME TIMBERS! THE FJB COLLECTION GETS SHIP SHAPE FOR THE SUMMER

he FJB Collection’s search for a brand new family entertainment team is complete with the introduction of Swashbuckle Island. From May 2013, the ‘Scallywags’, led by Captain Swash and first mate Betty Buckle, are set to entertain hotel guests and local residents alike at two of the group’s unique, coastal family hotels; e Chine Hotel on the edge of Bournemouth’s East Cliff and e Sandbanks Hotel on the exclusive Sandbanks Peninsula. e Bournemouth & Poole based luxury hotel group has been auditioning for new entertainers to build their ‘Scallywags’ team and deliver a fantastic new programme of entertainment for years to come. e move sees the end of the FJB Collection’s association with local entertainment team ‘Funsters Entertainment’, but promises to be their best entertainment package ever! FJB Collection say, ‘Swashbuckle Island is a brilliant programme for kids with loads of new activities, including beach and water sports – and great for grown ups with some fantastic new stageshows.’ Bright, bubbly and talented, the ‘Scallywags’ will make holidays with the FJB Collection extra special. Families can enjoy morning, afternoon and evening sessions; enjoy character breakfasts with Swash and Buckle and join in Kid’s Clubs with a whole range of FREE activities. ese include beach and watersports, fun, games, arts and crafts and plenty of opportunities to join the ‘Scallywags’ on stage after dark with live performances, interactive games and competitions, singing, dancing and glittering stage-shows. With this change, comes the introduction of the FJB Collection’s new ‘Teen Zones’, giving the opportunity to offer a cool range of afternoon and evening activities for teenagers – a great way of making new friends, having fun

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and tempting them to try new experiences to which they have never done before. “We are very excited about our new entertainment programme,” said the hotel Group’s Operations Director. “We would like to thank the Funsters for all their eﬀorts. Moving forward I am delighted to see so much talent amongst our FJB ‘Scallywags’ team.” He added: “Our holidaymakers love joining in the daytime activities and watching our entertainment teams perform on stage. is is a great way for them to keep the holiday feeling throughout their stay and after they return home. With the introduction of Captain Swash and Betty Buckle to the group this

summer, I am sure will provide memories that families can cherish forever.” A seasonal full entertainment package in a choice of two beautiful hotels with live entertainment every night of your holiday is included in the price. For local residents, joining in the fun with the ‘Scallywags’ entertainment is just £10 per child per day. For immediate bookings and details of other special oﬀers, log on to www.bcollection.co.uk or call 0845 337 1550 ■

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Cooking can be child 's play MARCUS WAREING IS ONE OF MANY CELEBRITY CHEFS WHO'VE TEAMED UP TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN INTO THE KITCHEN. HE TELLS KEELEY BOLGER WHY HE'S SO PASSIONATE ABOUT THE PROJECT, AND THEDELICIOUS DELIGHTS HIS OWN KIDS RUSTLE UP. BY KEELEY BOLGER

CHRISTINE TAYLOR reakfast in bed might sound like a distant dream for many parents, but for celebrity chef Marcus Wareing it's a regular treat. "My eldest son Jake got up on Saturday morning recently, came to us and said, 'Would you like a bacon and egg sandwich?'" Wareing explains. "Breakfast in bed - what more could you want in life?" His 11-year-old lad's "mean bacon sandwich" is just one of the dishes Wareing's taught him over the past year. ere was also a tasty risotto, which father and son rustled up together, and countless cakes that the family devours after dinner. Jake's not the only junior Wareing to show an interest in food. His brother Archie, eight, and ﬁve-year-old sister Jessie have also served up scones and tea for Wareing and his wife Jane. While chuﬀed with his children's enthusiasm for cooking, Wareing's also well aware that not all families are as passionate about food. But the chef, whose sophisticated dishes over the years have

earned Michelin stars, is a ﬁrm believer in the beneﬁts of cooking with kids. Not only does it encourage them to be interested in what they're eating, it's a wonderful passion the whole family can share, and makes mealtimes more rewarding. To inspire families to get their kids into the kitchen, recipe website www.greatbritishchefs.com is launching a new app in association with Tesco Real Food, and it's packed full of easy-to-follow recipes. Wareing is one of a number of top chefs who has contributed after hearing about the website's Cooking With Kids initiative. He's keen to pass on his skills - but remains realistic about the pressures parents face at mealtimes. "It's not easy when you're sitting and eating and the kids don't want to try things. But it only takes one child to start leading [and the others will follow]," he says. Time is another constraint that Wareing, who previously worked with Gordon Ramsay, is all too familiar with. Nevertheless, with the Bank Holidays and half-term approaching, he thinks now is a perfect time to start cooking

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food drink with your children. "I know everyone's busy, but even if you're just cooking one or two meals a week together, it's so worthwhile in the long term," he says. "It's showing your children that you're making an effort. "It's too easy to stick something from the freezer into the oven, gorge it down in front of the TV and have no conversation." e TV is off in the Wareing household but there's no danger of mealtimes being boring - the family keeps a score sheet which marks each family member's recent bakes out of 10, and Jake is currently ahead "by a country mile". is all sounds delightful - but what happens after the food's been scoffed and the mounds of used pots and pans are calling? "e best place to start a kid in a kitchen? Washing pots," says Wareing, laughing. "Get them washing pots, putting things away, getting things out for you." Clean pans are a bonus, but the real reward for Wareing is seeing his children enjoying food and learning how to make it for themselves. "We're not Masterchefs at the weekend with our children," he says. "But we make a point of sitting around the kitchen table as a family, eating and talking and I think that is important.

BACON ROLY POLIES (Serves 10)

Bacon filling: 8 bacon rashers 1 medium onion, finely chopped 100g soft cheese 100g cheddar, grated ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed Pastry: 250g plain flour 3tsp baking powder 75g unsalted butter, diced and cold 225ml milk ½ tsp salt 20g butter, melted Heat your oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Ask your little helper to crumb the butter into the dry mixture, then add the milk until combined. Place the dough onto a floured surface, then your little helper can roll it out into a rectangle, approx 1cm thick. Brush the dough with some of the melted butter. en top with the bacon, covering all of the pastry aside from a 2cm edge on

at's what food does - it brings the family together."

WAREING'S TOP TIPS FOR GETTING KIDS INTO COOKING ■ Providing your children aren't hungry, take them to the supermarket and involve them in the planning of meals and buying the food. If possible, take them to food markets and show them different ingredients when you're away from home. ■ Buy your child a simple cookbook, apron or whisk for their birthday or Christmas. ■ Put your child's bakes in their lunchbox as a surprise so they can show their friends at school. ■ If you have a camera, let your child take a picture of what they've made. Why not start a scrapbook of all the things they've made? ■ Set up a chart in the kitchen and give your child a star whenever they make something with you. is will boost their confidence and keep them keen. If you fancy having a go, here are three of Wareing's recipes from the app to start you off...

one of the long sides of the rectangle. Mix together the parsley, onion, cheeses and garlic, then spread this on top of the bacon. Brush the 2cm gap at the edge of the dough with water. en for the fun part: starting with the side without the 2cm gap, start rolling the dough, until one big roll is formed. Seal by pressing the water-brushed gap onto the body of the roll. Wrap in cling ﬁlm and place in the fridge for 20 minutes. en, remove and slice into 1.5cm-thick slices. Place spiral side up onto the baking tray and bake for around 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. MINI BEEF AND HUMMUS BURGERS (Serves 6)

Burgers: 500g lean minced beef 1 medium onion, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 egg, lightly beaten 50g brown bread crumbs, fresh ¼ bunch ﬂat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ bunch tarragon, chopped 1tbsp tomato puree

2tbsp soy sauce 2tbsp tomato ketchup ½tsp salt ½tsp black pepper 1tbsp vegetable oil Caramelised onions: 25g unsalted butter 3 medium onions, peeled and sliced ¼ bunch thyme, leaves picked ½tsp salt To serve: 3 slices Emmental cheese, sliced in half 1 ciabatta loaf 6tsp hummus 6 handfuls rocket, small 2tbsp olive oil Ask your little helper to mix together all the burger ingredients in a bowl until combined. en shape into six equal patties and put in the fridge. To caramelise the onions, melt the butter into a frying pan. Add the sliced onions, thyme and salt, and cook until golden and sticky, around 20-25 minutes. In another pan, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil, then brown the burgers on both sides. Lower the heat and cook for a further 6-7 minutes. When cooked through, remove from the heat and place a slice of cheese onto each burger to melt lightly. Slice the ciabatta loaf into six equal squares for the burger buns. Brush each slice with oil and lightly toast or grill. Next, spread hummus onto one slice and lay a beef patty onto the other. Repeat. Spoon the rocket and caramelised onions over the patties then sandwich together to make burgers. Serve with fresh salad ■

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UPPER DECK OPENS AT CHRISTCHURCH HARBOUR UPPER DECK BAR & RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN AT THE CHRISTCHURCH HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA, ON THE WATER’S EDGE IN DORSET.

ith unrivalled views across Christchurch Harbour, Upper Deck is one of 2013’s most exciting new destination restaurants, offering a laid back coastal escape in this undiscovered corner of Dorset. Expect cocktails and bites at the bar, local food at the table, and harbour views on the terrace. With menus created by award winning Chef Patron Alex Aitken, who retained a Michelin star in the New Forest and Dorset for 14 years, the dishes reflect his philosophy of fresh, seasonal and local. Says Alex “Upper Deck is all about food that you want to eat, and come back for, again and again.” Amongst the delicious offerings are included local Poole Bay Rock Oysters, Cracked Crab Claws Lobster, Catch of e Day from the local fishing boats and even home-reared lamb, pork and beef. For those wishing to share, Alex has created ‘Bring me Food & Wine’ menus and for those in need of a light bite, the ‘Quick & Simple’ menu is a must. A place to relax, dine and drink, where coastal heritage meets yacht chic, guests are welcome to visit throughout the day. From early morning coffees and breakfast at the bar, to brunch and long lunches from the outdoor grill, sun-downers on the terrace, rolling into the buzz of dinner and drinks under the stars. For Bookings please call: 01202 483434 www.christchurch-harbour-hotel.co.uk ■

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EX PE R I E NCE A GREAT PLACE TO RELAX, DINE AND DRINK where yacht chic meets coastal heritage, all with the backdrop of Harbour views... Expect produce from our local larder and food that you want to eat, with menus designed by Alex Aitken and a relaxed, restyled restaurant. The stylish new bar will drift out onto an outdoor terrace, for great grills and al fresco cocktails as the boats sail by....

TO MAKE A RESERVATION PLEASE CALL 01202 483434 • Christchurch Harbour • 95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NT www.christchurch-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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POOLE ACCIDENT REPAIR BECOMES HONDA APPROVED POOLE ACCIDENT REPAIR CAN ADD HONDA TO ITS LIST OF MANUFACTURER APPROVALS AFTER RECENTLY PASSING A DEMANDING AUDIT SET BY THE MANUFACTURER. ourselves on our reputation for putting customers ﬁrst. Only qualiﬁed and manufacturer trained technicians work on the vehicles in our care, which gives our customers peace of mind that the safety and integrity of their vehicle is at the top of our list of priorities. is is why it is important to us to be approved by manufacturers, and so I am delighted that we can now add Honda to our list.”

oole, Dorset, 8 May 2013 – Poole Accident Repair has gained manufacturer approval for Honda vehicles after passing a demanding audit set by the manufacturer, making it an oﬃcial Honda Approved Body Repair Centre. As well as being a Porsche Centre Approved Body Repairer , the company’s growing list of manufacturer approvals now includes Honda along with

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For more information on Poole Accident Repair or to join Poole Prestige Club, please visit www.pooleaccidentrepair.co.uk . Membership to Poole Prestige Club is free and all that’s required is your name and email address ■ Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Mazda and Mitsubishi. is is indicative of the exceptionally high standard that Poole Accident Repair achieves on every vehicle in its care and the value it places on manufacturer-speciﬁc training programmes. Honda Approved Body Repair Centres like Poole Accident Repair provide full assistance from roadside recovery to high quality ﬁnished repair. But more importantly, a Honda

Approved Body Repair Centre understands Honda cars. Only Honda genuine parts and body panels are used along with Honda approved paint, and after every repair a free health check is carried out by the local Honda Dealer so cars are returned with guaranteed repairs and mechanical, paint & anti-corrosion warranties remain intact. Honda owners can arrange free estimates by calling 01202 733866. Group Director, Leon Coupland, said: “We pride

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THE WRAPS ARE OFF AT WESTOVER, JAGUAR.

The new F-TYPE is the most thrilling sports car of its generation. Powered by a choice of supercharged engines, the strong, light body and balanced, agile chassis deliver an intensely rewarding driving experience. And its sensational lines make it a true Jaguar sports car. Contact us today to book your test drive appointment.

WESTOVER, POOLE Westover House, West Quay Road Poole BH15 1JF WWW.WESTOVER.POOLE.JAGUAR.CO.UK 01202 974 951

Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 17.8-22.4 (15.9-12.6); Extra Urban 34.0-40.9 (8.3-6.9); Combined 25.5-31.4 (11.1-9.0). CO2 Emissions 259-209 g/km.

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FIRST DRIVE JAGUAR F-TYPE THE LATEST SET OF WHEELS ARE TAKEN FOR A SPIN. BY MATT JOY

t's been a long wait, but finally it's here. Jaguar's F-Type has had one of the longest build-ups of any car in recent years, but all the hype now has to stop and the car itself is required to do the talking. Jaguar says the F-Type is its first 'proper' sports car in 52 years, and as the name suggests, it has to follow in the footsteps of the E-Type. Massive shoes to fill, of course, but view one alongside the other and you can see lineage, not pastiche. e F-Type nods to its great-grandparent in the cut-off nose and high rear deck, but it's a thoroughly modern design. It pulls the neat trick of looking sensational in a range of colours and the option of light or dark wheels gives extra scope for tailoring. Looks-wise, it's a solid-gold hit. And it's clever with it, being sculpted out of aluminium just like the bigger XJ saloon. at helps to keep the weight down while remaining as strong as a conventional steel structure, and ups the recyclability too. It's a convertible only, of course, but the wise decision to stick with a fabric roof means a 12-second raising or lowering routine and no unsightly design compromises. It's a strict two-seater and the boot is modest but you could fit a generous weekend's luggage in there without having to skimp.

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Approach the door and you press a button to pop out the flush-fitting door handle - a feature that keeps the overall design slick - and drop into the driver's seat. It's snug but not cramped, and aside from the button-covered steering wheel, the cabin is a lesson in simplicity. A row of straightforward switches, the familiar Jag touchscreen and neat new climate controls complete the job. e joystick-like gear lever encourages you to 'fire' it when selecting Drive by pushing the trigger-like button; a clever ploy to get you in the mood. e three-model range comprises of the F-Type V6, F-Type V6S and the top V8S. But there's no such thing as an 'entry-level' model here. e only thing telling them apart is a discreet badge front and rear plus quad exhaust pipes on the V8S. Fire it up and there is a surprisingly strident crackle from the exhaust, another area where there has been effort expended to deliver the right kind of feel. Set off in the standard V6 and there's an instant feeling of 'rightness'. e steering is quick and accurate but smooth, the ride quality is immediately impressive while remaining in firm touch with the road. Left to its own devices, the eight-speed automatic shifts quickly and smoothly and you can surf along on the generous torque. It's

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sporty, but it's still a Jaguar. It won't be long before you want to up the pace and you have a choice in how you go about this. A simple squeeze of the accelerator releases another chunk of torque while the gearbox will shift down if required, but ideally you'll hit the switch to put it into Dynamic mode. Depending on the model, this opens up the exhaust, sharpens throttle and gearbox response, stiffens the suspension and reduces assistance to the steering. e most dramatic change comes in the noise from the exhaust. Squeeze the accelerator hard and you get a sophisticated but vocal rasp, and when you back off there's half-a-dozen loud crackles too. You'll do it on purpose just to hear it over and over. Smooth and effortless though it is, the F-Type really shines when pressing on. e surety of its responses instils plenty of confidence, and as you start to push it harder through challenging bends, it just keeps on gripping, staying flat and controlled whatever the surface is doing. It deals with broken surfaces remarkably well, but you can tweak all the individual Dynamic settings and soften the suspension again if desired. Even if you don't, it's never harsh. It's unquestionably fast too. e F-Type starts with 335bhp, and if you never sampled the more powerful versions, you'd think it was plenty. With eight gears to flick through, the supercharged V6 spins up quickly and always has torque to spare. But if you can spare the extra cash, the 375bhp of the V6S is welcome. On the other hand, the V8S is a monster; the chassis is more than capable of coping with almost 490bhp, and the resulting acceleration, speed and noise are truly breathtaking - it's a devilish delight. We've waited patiently for the F-Type and been thoroughly primed for its arrival, but the truth is Jaguar has delivered a truly superb car. It has the looks and performance beyond what you might hope for, but better than that, it also rides superbly, is easy to use and has some smart design too. For sports cars at least, 2013 belongs to Jaguar.

FACTS AT A GLANCE Model: Jaguar F-Type V6S, £67,520 Price from:

£67,520

Engine:

3.0-litre petrol unit producing 375bhp and 339lb.ft of torque

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Eight-speed automatic driving the rear wheels

Performance:

Top speed 171mph, 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds

Economy:

31mpg combined

Emissions:

213g/km of CO2

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Lyndhurst Gallery Original Contemporary British Art we offer a vibrant collection of work by established artists from across the UK

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Sandbanks Yacht Co THE PRESTIGIOUS WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

andbanks Yacht Co. is a prestigious waterfront development, comprising of nine luxurious contemporary houses set amongst a brand new motor yacht club facility with direct access to Poole Harbour. Suited ideally to lovers of boating, sailing and watersports, Sandbanks Yacht Co. offers the perfect combination of contemporary coastal living right at the waters edge. e development, with its high levels of security and potential for concierge services, makes the idea of second home ownership and occupation as easy as possible with services including boat recovery, launch and maintenance service, gardening services as well as laundry and general housekeeping to suit individual requirements. All nine contemporary houses are finished to an extremely high level of specification, ranging from 2,100 - 4,000 sq. ft. with magnificent views and offering direct access to the water. ree properties are located on the harbours edge and six are

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shore side, all enjoying the private yacht company facilities and amenities. e waterfront properties benefit from uninterrupted views of the bay, are approached by a private driveway and are finished to a high level of specification throughout. e six shore side houses range from approximately 2,100-2,500 sq. ft. with secure underground parking, private gardens and high levels of security, all being offered inclusive of the facilities of the yacht club.Sandbanks Yacht Company provides an extremely safe, family environment offering facilities for all age groups so that when you arrive, the car is securely parked and not necessarily needed until your return home. Dining at SYC extends the luxury, set in an idyllic waterfront location with panoramic views across the harbour and towards Brownsea Island, it provides the perfect position for a relaxing lunch or a celebration with friends. ‘We believe that food should be kept simple and made from quality local ingredients,’ said SYC, ‘Our first floor restaurant will be a little more formal by design and menus will reflect the

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of the main attractions of Sandbanks Yacht Co. is our close proximity to the Harbour entrance which during the summer season and with the 10 knot restriction, can be accessed in less than 10 minutes. Weymouth and Portland Olympic Sailing Centres are also close at hand. ‘We offer many boat storage options and our dry berth option with complimentary launch and retrieve service is most convenient. Launch and recovery can be booked by email or phone, to save you waiting and we also offer boat sales and essential maintenance services.’ For Membership and Boatyard enquiries call Ellie Taylor on 01202 611262. For Residential Sales enquiries call Stephen Noble Estate Agents on 01202 557766. 30-32 Panorama Rd, Sandbanks, Poole, BH13 7RD season and take inspiration from the wonderful suppliers on our doorstep. Our enviable location also makes us one of the best places to watch the glorious sunsets! ‘e café will be the perfect spot for relaxed brunches, lunches, barista made coffee, catching up with friends and to enjoy a drink and relax after a day on the water. We also have visitor moorings so you can enjoy the convenience of arriving by boat and enjoy a lazy lunch or evening meal.’ ‘Sandbanks Yacht Co. will be the perfect place to bring guests, clients, friends and family and you will always be assured of great food and a warm welcome.’ Of course, with such a prime location, boating will be a priority at Sandbanks Yacht Co. and packages can be tailored to residents’ requirements. ‘One

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LONDON’S MILLIONAIRE PROPERTY BOOM Sales of multi-million pound properties offering home comforts such as private spas and wine cellars rose a “staggering” 71% in the final three months of 2012, according to Land Registry figures. ritain may have taken one step towards a possible triple-dip recession during that period, but the market for properties priced between £2m and £5m in England and Wales boomed. A total of 448 properties with a £2m-£5m price tag were sold during the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with 262 during the same period in 2011, according to analysis of Land Registry data by residential property specialist London Central Portfolio.

Sales of “super prime” homes in Central London, costing in excess of £10m, proved similarly robust, rising tenfold as wealthy European, Russian, Chinese and Arab buyers continued to view the capital’s property market as a “safe haven” for their money. The most expensive property to change hands during the final three months of last year was a home in Farm Street, Mayfair, which fetched more than £28.1million. Wealthy buyers also snapped up properties in exclusive developments such as One Hyde Park, the residential project launched in 2011 by the colourful Candy brothers, offering homeowners with deep pockets features such as eel-skin decorated walls, a panic room and homecooked meals from a team of award-winning chefs. One half of the property development duo, Nick Candy, has retained a penthouse at One Hyde Park with his celebrity wife, the singer and actress Holly Valance.

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Average prices in prime areas of Central London, including Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, rose 14.1% to end 2012 at £1,359,739, according to the LCP research. However, Naomi Heaton, chief executive of LCP, said average prices reported by the Land Registry may have been inflated by the number of buyers now using their own names to purchase properties, rather than using a taxefficient corporate vehicle. Using a corporate structure to buy a property has become less attractive following a crackdown by George Osborne, the Chancellor, during last year’s Budget. The Chancellor introduced a 15% stamp duty for individuals buying through a corporate vehicle. Ms Heaton pointed out that properties wrapped in a corporate vehicle and sold as a company do not appear on the Land Registry. Therefore, an increase in the number of people who have chosen to buy in their own names has had an inflationary effect on average prices, according to Land Registry data. The boom in £2m-£5m properties comes despite an increase in stamp duty, from 5% to 7%, in last year’s Budget. The rise initially sparked a fall in the number of transactions in this price category, with sales in the third quarter dropping by almost 30% year-on-year, before recovering.

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