St Albans Life Magazine July - August 2012 by Fish Media Group Ltd

ST ALBANS LIFE

w w w. t h e l i f e m a g a z i n e s . c o m

W I T H D E S I R A B L E A R E A S A C R O S S B E A U T I F U L H E RT F O R D S H I R E T H E

Q U A L I T Y

L I F E S T Y L E

M A G A Z I N E

I S S U E

7 1

J U L Y

A U G U S T

2 0 1 2

WWW.THELIFEMAGAZINES.COM THE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JULY & AUGUST 2012

Jessica Ennis

Discovering Jessica’s fast track secrets to groomed glory…

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are here! Starting 27th July until 12th August 2012

Combine to create

YOUR OWN STYLE

3 Furzehill Parade Shenley Road, Borehamwood WD6 1DX, 0208 953 2676 www.kingshilljewellery.co.uk Be inspired at pandora.net

14 Market Place St Albans AL3 5DG 01727 864 700

Welcome to our July issue The Olympic Games is the biggest sporting event on the planet. With 26 sports, 10,500 athletes and millions of spectators, it’s going to be a busy summer. Giant Olympic Rings have been unveiled at Heathrow, the Host Airport of the Games, to help provide a spectacular visual welcome to athletes and visitors during London 2012.

Design

Build

The Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open air cinema, is proud to present a Summer season of classic films presented on a huge screen in magical settings across Hertfordshire and London. Salon Privé, the Luxury Supercar Event & Concours d’Elégance, has announced details of its 2012 line-up, featuring world exclusives and British debuts from the worlds of motorsport, automotive and luxury goods. The white bikini worn by Ursula Andress in one of cinema’s most celebrated scenes, joins more than 400 Bond archive items for the first time in a new and highly anticipated Barbican exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall. This gives you just a small taste of exciting events and articles featured in this month’s issue...

GET THIS EDITION ONLINE

FAYE MANNING EDITOR

PUBLISHED BY THE FISH MEDIA GROUP LTD, THE RIDINGS, WOODFIELD LANE, ESSENDON, HERTS , AL9 6JJ.

0844 800 8439 www.lifemagazines.com

Editor Faye Manning Editor Assistant Katie Miller Sub Editor Alex Lux Fashion Editor Hazel Englander Education Development Manager Corinne Sugar Design & Production Toni Perry Account Manager Jackie Duke Sales James Marshall Directors Rory Smith, Patrick Smith

rano build innovative homes and specialise in bringing style and perfection to all areas of the Design and Build process.

Please call to arrange a free consultation. 020 7624 7517 www.grano.tv London Offices: 79-81fairfax Road, London, NW6 4DY

GOLDIE SAYERS OLYMPIC javeLInIst “I aM PROUD tO Be a MeMBeR OF tHe LaB”

Need fast access to private healthcare and don’t have private medical insurance?

10% off hospital fees in July & August for self pay patients. Book your operation now. For more information please call 020 8370 9500 or visit www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/cavell www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/kingsoak

BMI The King’s Oak Hospital Chase Farm North Side, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8SD BMI The Cavell Hospital Cavell Drive, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7PR

CONSULTANT CARE n PRIVATE ROOMS n FAST ACCESS TO TREATMENT n FLEXIBLE FINANCE

EVENTS

14TH – SEPTEM23RD BE 2012 R

London Design Festival CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DESIGN

“From our sleek and fabulous New Bus for London to the iconic golden beauty of the Olympic torch, the design industry is a crucial part of London’s vibrancy as well as its success and future prosperity. That is why I am delighted to be backing the London Design Festival, which is an unrivalled showcase of some of the best creative ideas from the UK and around the world.” BORIS JOHNSON, MAYOR OF LONDON

This September sees the London Design Festival, one of the most important events on the global design calendar, mark its tenth anniversary. Conceived by Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans, the Festival was originally designed to pay tribute to the capital’s creativity and innovation; ten years later, this aim has been achieved beyond all expectations. “It is especially exciting to be staging the 10th London Design Festival in September during the year of the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee,” says John Sorrell. “Over the last 10 years, we 1 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

have grown the Festival across the world’s creative capital and this year, the Festival will be better than ever as we join in the celebrations and put the spotlight on design.” Since 2003, the Festival has been responsible for showcasing a range of exciting and ambitious projects, from installations in London’s public spaces to commissioned projects, highlighting emerging talent, in museums and galleries. Year on year, the Festival has evolved and developed in terms of its partners and its audience with 2011 seeing over 300 separate events and projects in London as

part of the ten-day celebration. For 2012, a year when the global spotlight is firmly on London, the Festival is delighted to present a programme that will more than equal the quality, imagination and innovation that it has demonstrated for the last decade. “The London Design Festival continues to present design in new ways to an ever expanding audience. For details of individual events through The London Design Festival, please visit www. londondesignfestival.com

EVENTS

SEAN CONNERY relaxes on the bumper of his Aston Martin DB5 during the filming of location scenes for ‘Goldfinger’ in the Swiss Alps. Copyright Notice - C 1964 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved

Emerging from the sea singing calypso ‘Under the Mango Tree’ Honey (Ursula Andress) is surprised to hear someone taking up the song refrain. Copyright Notice - C 1962 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved.

UNTI

L 5 T H SEP

DESIGNING

TEM

2012BER

FIFTY YEARS OF BOND STYLE AT THE BARBICAN The white bikini worn by Ursula Andress in one of cinema’s most celebrated scenes, joins more than 400 Bond archive items for the first time in a new and highly anticipated Barbican exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall. The items are displayed alongside those which they later inspired – the orange bikini worn by Halle Berry in Die Another Day and Daniel Craig’s sky blue trunks from Casino Royale, and are among 400 works comprising the Designing 007 - Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition which is open at London’s Barbican Centre. With unprecedented access to EON’s production archive, Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style is a multi-sensory experience where screen icons, costumes, production design, automobiles, gadgets, special effects, graphic design, exotic locations, weapons, stunts and props combine to immerse the audience in the creation and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history.

by Lindy Hemming are Goldfinger’s golden dinner jacket, Pussy Galore’s golden waistcoat and the suit Sean Connery was wearing when he first appeared on screen in Dr No, together with originals of Roger Moore’s white tuxedo from Ocopussy and Spacesuit from Moonraker. Vehicles and gadgets on display include the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 which famously returned to the screen in Goldeneye; Pierce Brosnan’s BMW motorcycle from Tomorrow Never Dies; the attaché case featured in From Russia With Love and Pierce Brosnan’s state of the art Ericsson mobile phone from Tomorrow Never Dies. They take their place alongside original graphic drawings and models including the design for the Jetpack piloted by Bond in Thunderball; the storyboard for the action sequence in You Only Live Twice featuring minihelicopter Little Nellie, together with the miniature Wet Nellie Lotus Esprit used for filming in The Spy Who Loved Me. The exhibition is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated 192 page catalogue, with essays by exhibition curators and Ian Fleming biographer, Andrew Lycett. The Barbican gift shop will present an exciting range of 007 inspired gifts including collectable limited editions; vintage book editions; accessories and homewares.

Exhibits on display also include Scaramanga’s Golden Gun from The Man With The Golden Gun, Oddjob’s steel-rimmed bowler hat and the prototype of Rosa Klebb’s deadly flick-knife shoes worn in From Russia With Love, Tee-Hee’s metal arm from Live And Let Die and Jaws’ fearsome teeth which first appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me. Open Daily 11am–8pm, every Thurs LATE until 10pm. Among the other specially commissioned costume recreations overseen

Camille Montes played by Olga Kurylenko, with Daniel Craig as James Bond. Copyright Notice - Quantum of Solace C 2008 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit - EON Productions

1 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

Book online at www.barbican.org.uk/bond (booking fee applies)

Oddjob (Harold Sakata) is electrocuted by his own hat when Bond (Sean Connery) jams a high-voltage wire broken during their fight against the metal bars of the gold vaults in Fort Knox. Copyright Notice - C 1964 Danjaq, LLC and United Artsts Corporation. All rights reserved.

Auction of Pocket Watches & Accessories Monday 13th August

Visit www.fellows.co.uk/life for a complimentary catalogue Fellows Auctioneers | 19 Augusta Street | Birmingham B18 6JA | 0121 212 2131

EVENTS

LONDON EVENTS

THe LunA CIneMA

opEN air CiNEma iN maGiCaL SETTiNGS. 19TH JULY - 22Nd SEpTEmBEr 2012. VarioUS VENUES THroUGHoUT LoNdoN aNd THE SoUTH EaST

he Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open air cinema, is proud to present a Summer season of classic films presented on a huge screen in magical settings across London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Dorset. Bring friends, family and a picnic and enjoy a movie under the stars in some truly stunning locations, including many of the historic Royal Parks, Palaces and Castles around London and the South East. Stunning open-air cinema venues include Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Kensington Palace, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Battersea Park, Dulwich Park, Wakehurst Place, Surrey and Leeds Castle, Kent. For a full list of venues and movies see right. n e22001122 1 58 4 J jUuLY

VENUE London Brockwell Lido Dulwich Park Dulwich Park Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Battersea Park Battersea Park Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Dulwich Park Brockwell Lido Kensington Palace Kensington Palace Kensington Palace Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Kew Gardens Kew Gardens Kew Gardens Dulwich Park Dulwich Park Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace

DATE

FILM TITLE

20/07/2012 21/07/2012 22/07/2012 04/08/2012 05/08/2012 15/08/2012 16/08/2012 17/08/2012 18/08/2012 19/08/2012 24/08/2012 25/08/2012 26/08/2012 27/08/2012 29/08/2012 30/08/2012 31/08/2012 01/09/2012 02/09/2012 06/09/2012 07/09/2012 08/09/2012 13/09/2012 20/09/2012 21/09/2012 22/09/2012

Anchorman Ferris Bueller’s Day Oﬀ Willow Singin’ In The Rain The Madness of King George O Brother Where Art Thou The Artist Singin’ In The Rain Casablanca Pan’s Labyrinth Flash Gordon Back To The Future Moulin Rouge! The Artist Public vote The King’s Speech The Young Victoria Finding Neverland Edward Scissorhands The Artist Breakfast At Tiﬀany’s Grease Singin’ In The Rain When Harry Met Sally Shakespeare In Love West Side Story

For further information and to book tickets please go to www.thelunacinema.com

Fishpools has grown over the last 113 years and today we are the largest quality furniture store in the south east. Our 60,000 square feet showrooms feature over 200 room sets from classic to contemporary, minimal to vintage and rustic to romantic all designed to help you make your home unique. There are over 200 sofa collections, 150 dining ranges, 100’s of beds, 75 bedroom ranges, and a large carpets & rugs department. Choose from a wide range of linens, softs, pictures and mirrors plus cookware and gifts from our Home Accessories department.

If it’s big name brands you’re after, we stock Stressless, Ercol, Natuzzi, G Plan, Duresta, Collins & Hayes, Nolte, Vi Spring, Tempur and many more. As a family-run retailer our commitment to great service begins as soon as you enter the store to be greeted by our well trained, knowledgeable people, who will assist you on all aspects of your purchase until it is safely delivered to your home. So pop in, we have ample customer parking, an in-store coffee shop and we look forward to making your acquaintance.

We're going for gold this summer with our Jubilee large sofa Just one of over 200 sofa styles in our range Visit our website to see all our ranges

High Street Waltham Cross . 01992 63 64 65 . www.fishpools.co.uk

EVENTS

REGENT’S PARK

UNT SEPTEIL 8TH M 2 BER

012

OPEN AIR THEATRE

ith over 130,000 visitors each season, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is now an essential part of summer in the city and, in 2012, with the eyes of the world on London, a destination for visitors from around the world. Celebrating this remarkable year, the theatre is presenting a repertory season of two major productions.

Now playing in repertory until 8th September 2012, Timothy Sheader has directed Ragtime, the contemporary musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow; Olivier Award winner Javier de Frutos is choreographing. Matthew Dunster is directing Shakespeare’s most magical of plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream until 5th September 2012, suitable for age 11+. Ragtime the Musical has a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. This powerful musical, set at the turn of the 20th century, unites three families separated by race and destiny. The 1996 Broadway production won four Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Designer Jon Bausor has worked with Sheader and Dunster on Ragtime the Musical, following his acclaimed set designs for Lord of the Flies and The Crucible. Laura Hopkins has designed the costumes for both productions. Laura’s previous credits include Shoes (Sadlers Wells) A Delicate Balance (Almeida) and Black Watch (National Theatre Scotland) as well as productions at the RSC and National Theatre. Artistic Director, Timothy Sheader, said: “What has proved exciting at Regent’s Park over the past few years are productions that embrace scale, both physically and in their narrative. The titles for 2012, each with their own particular ambition, are united in their exploration of space, light and the changing atmosphere of theatre in the open air.” 1 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

Sheader and Executive Director, William Village, have overseen four seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, each of which has, in turn, broken the record for attendance and Box Office takings. Their productions of Hello, Dolly! (2009) and Into the Woods (2010) both won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival with Hello, Dolly! also picking up the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s 2011 production of Crazy for You received three nominations for the 2012 Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, Best Costume Design for Peter McKintosh and Best Theatre Choreography for Stephen Mear. The production transferred directly to the West End, where it played until 17 March. 115,494 people saw the show which ran for a total of 30 weeks across both venues. Beyond the Park, Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel are co-directing Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods at New York’s Delacorte Theater, Central Park, this summer. Based on the 2010 Olivier Award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production, this new Public Theater production features an entirely American cast.

MORE INFORMATION Box Office Online Bookings

0844 826 4242 www.openairtheatre.com

* £1 booking fee per ticket for telephone and online bookings. PLEASE NOTE for film screenings, proof of age may be required. No refunds will be given to those refused admittance. For guidance on film classifications visit bbfc.co.uk. A full performance schedule is available from www.openairtheatre.com

EVENTS TICKET S AVAILA BLE

NOW 16th – 2 Augus7tth 2012

SUMMER SCREEN AT SOMERSET HOUSE

WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS LINE-UP INCLUDES THREE PREMIERES WITH TWO FILMS HOT FROM CANNES FILM FESTIVAL A highlight of the summer calendar, London’s premier open air cinema, Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House returns with another exciting and eclectic line-up of classic, cult and contemporary films, presented in the spectacular setting of Somerset House’s 18th century courtyard on a giant 17 x 8 metre screen with full surround sound. This year there will be three premieres over the course of the 12-night programme: OPENING NIGHT FILM: UK PREMIERE, ON THE ROAD Thursday 16th August UK audiences will get their first chance to experience Brazilian director Walter Salles’ vision of the classic novel On the Road, as Jack Kerouac’s book finally reaches the big-screen with stars Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund. Somerset House hosts the film’s UK Premiere, with the film receiving its World Premiere at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival before being released in the UK on 21st September by Icon and Lionsgate. 1 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

PEOPLE’S PREMIERE: THE WATCH Sunday 19th August

Festival later this month before being released in the UK on 31st August by Momentum Pictures.

Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade star in this outrageous comedy as four guys who come together to form a neighbourhood watch group as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. However, they’re forced into action when they discover that their town has been overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites. The eagerlyanticipated summer blockbuster is released in the UK on 29th August by Twentieth Century Fox.

Another highlight from this year’s programme features:

UK PREMIERE: LAWLESS Monday 27th August The UK Premiere of the tough and stylish crime-drama Lawless makes for a compelling Closing Night. A heavyweight cast including Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Shia LaBeouf, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska bring this prohibition bootlegger story set in the 1920s to vivid life for acclaimed director John Hillcoat (‘The Road’). The film receives its World Premiere at the 2012 Cannes Film

First UK screening of the newly restored digital print of The Birds, introduced by the film’s star Tippi Hedren. On Friday 17th August, the new digital print of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds will be screened for the first time in the UK, having been fully restored as part of Universal Studio’s 100th anniversary celebrations. To make the evening even more memorable, the suspense classic will be introduced by star Tippi Hedren as part of a special collaboration between Film4 Summer Screen and the BFI’s blockbuster season The Genius of Hitchcock. Amongst the other highlights of this year’s programme are three doublebills, Enter the Void, Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think, the swingin’ 60s meets the sleazy ‘70s as Russ Meyer’s Beyond the Valley of the

Dolls comes together with Boogie Nights; and popular stars Ray Winstone and Ryan Gosling provide cool heads and safe hands in the cracking crime double-bill Sexy Beast and Drive. Other films gracing the big-screen at Somerset House this year are Bicycle Thieves; Apocalypse Now; Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom; Pretty in Pink; and Paris, Texas. For the second year running, American Express is supporting the Film4 Summer Screen as part of its Preferred Seating Programme.

Summer Screen SOMERSET HOUSE, STRAND, LONDON WC2 1LA To book tickets, visit www. somersethouse.org.uk or call Ticketmaster on 0844 847 1715 For the full Film4 schedule please visit www.somersethouse.org.uk/film Film4 Summer Screen hashtag: #Film4SummerScreen Somerset House Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomersetHouse Somerset House Twitter: @SomersetHouse https://twitter.com/SomersetHouse

EVENTS

Hatfield House Summer Holiday Fun at

FUN ON THE FARM

24 JULY 2012 - 02 SEPTEMBER 2012

Come and have fun on the farm with our daily activities throughout the holidays. Each day from Tuesday 24th July to Sunday 2nd September different activities on the farm. These will vary everyday but will consist of two of the following: Duck Herding Meet the Shepherd How to handle the ponies Chicken chatter Parle with pigs Scarecrow designing Coming up - the Maize Maze will be open at the beginning of August.

SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Send us your photos from the Farm for a chance to win a family ticket to the Fireworks Display on Saturday 3rd November 2012. Winners will be picked from the following categories: Funny Fowl Gorgeous Guests Celebrity Animals (animals that look like someone famous, please include the name of person and why you think they look like them.) Pretty Pigs Silly Sheep Miscellaneous Misadventures Please email your entries, by 26th August, comments@hatfield-house. co.uk Please include your name, age, and the categories you wish to enter. Two entries per person per category. 2 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

CELEBRATE THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

27 JULY 2012 - 12 AUGUST 2012

Come and join us at Hatfield House during the London 2012 Olympic Games where you can watch all the action on the big screen in the Riding School. Why not make a day of it and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Hatfield Park, visit the House and or Gardens, enjoy a wonderful lunch or afternoon tea in the Coach House Restaurant followed by a bit of retail therapy in the Stable Yard shops. We look forward to welcoming you during this exciting and special time.

MACBETH - SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 12 AUGUST 2012 - 12 AUGUST 2012

‘Something wicked this way comes...’ This summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return with their all male production of Shakespeare’s devastating and gripping thriller Macbeth. ‘Blood will have blood’ When the triumphant soldier Macbeth discovers he’s destined to be the next King of Scotland, he and Lady Macbeth decide to risk everything in a desperate attempt to gain the throne. Macbeth’s violent dream of power becomes a paranoid nightmare. Macbeth’s ghostly apparitions, action-packed sword fights and blood-soaked conclusion are sure to get the heart racing! ‘Out damned spot - out I

say!’ Bring along a picnic, sit back and relax... but beware witches, traitors and murderers as the UK’s most acclaimed open-air theatre company presents Macbeth! ‘Stars, hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires’ Visit www.tlcm.co.uk for further information

HATFIELD COUNTRY SHOW 17 AUGUST 2012 - 19 AUGUST 2012

Hatfield Country Show will take place from 17 - 19 August 10am to 6pm each day. Great fun for all the family – there’s just so much to see and do. Enjoy a taste of the countryside at this popular event. The Hatfield Country Show brings the best of the countryside to the spectacular setting of the Park at Hatfield House. The Hatfield Country Show includes a wide range of activities such as Arena Displays, WI Marquee, Floral Marquee, Dog Show, Steam and Vintage Exhibitors, Children’s Farm, Fine Food Fair and Real Ales, Rural Crafts, Country Pursuits, Traditional Breeds Show, Home and Garden Stands, Dancing Sheep and much more.

DRIVE IN MOVIES - ‘GREASE’ 08 SEPTEMBER 2012 - 08 SEPTEMBER 2012

For one night only.....Drive in Movies return to Hatfield House! Due to popular demand the Drive in Movies will be returning to Hatfield

House on Saturday 8 September with a screening of Grease. Grease will be shown on the Showground on a large screen, the sound is broadcast via your car radio. Please note, you may wish to bring a portable radio with you to save your car battery. Gates open at 6pm and the film will start when it is dark enough, approximately 8pm. Enjoy a snack or drink from our vendors or even get a pizza delivered to your car!

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL INCLUDING THE SIXTEEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2012 - 23 SEPTEMBER 2012

The inaugural four-day Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival will take place between 20-23 September. The festival aims to bring together the talents of a group of internationally renowned musicians, performing a rich and varied programme of music in the historic and beautiful settings of Hatfield House, including The Old Palace, The Marble Hall and St Etheldreda’s Church. Artists include Guy Johnston, Dominic Harlan, Brian Foster and The Sixteen.

FURTHER DETAILS

please visit www.hatfieldhousemusicfestival.org.uk The House Office, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ. Call 01707 287010.

EVENTS

SUPERCAR HEAVEN A T T H E

S A L O N

L U X U R Y

Salon Privé, the Luxury Supercar Event & Concours d’Elégance, has announced details of its 2012 line-up, featuring world exclusives and British debuts from the worlds of motorsport, automotive and luxury goods. With the major external renovation of West London’s exquisite Syon House taking place throughout the middle of the summer, and the venue set to showcase some very exciting new developments, this year’s later event dates will ensure the 2012 British season is rounded off in style. 2012 will be the seventh consecutive Salon Privé and will boast a range of new features and exhibits, with more supercar and premium brands than ever before. BRITISH PREMIÉRES 18 of the world’s 22 ROFGO Gulf

collection race cars will be exhibited together in one place for the first time C arrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante – 60 years celebration with models from the 1950s and 2012 seen together for the first time D isco Volante 2012 – only seen once before at the Geneva International Motor Show in March this year – makes its British debut at Salon Privé 2012 F errari F40 – 25 years celebration – a stunning collection of F40 models will lead the Concours M ercedes-Benz Gullwing – 60 years

B R I TA I N ’ S 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

S U P E R

M O S T

P R I V É

C A R

celebration – stunning exhibits from the 1950s and the fantastic new SLS. Expected to steal the limelight at this year’s event is the very special ROFGO Gulf Collection. Salon Privé is delighted to be able to unearth this rare collection of Gulf cars from Adrian Hamilton’s country house in Hampshire, and bring them to Syon Park on full public view together for the very first time. These cars, instantly recognisable from their iconic sky blue and orange livery, stretch right back from 1967 (the 1967 Mirage was the first Gulf-liveried

E V E N T

car to run at Le Mans) to the present day (the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo competed in the GT2 Championship). In a year when Her Majesty The Queen celebrates the 60-year Diamond Jubilee, the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing is also celebrating its own 60th anniversary in the public eye, and will be on display in all its glory at Syon Park this September. Named because of its unusual “Gullwing” upwards lifting doors, the car was initially conceived as a purpose-built racing sports car and went on to achieve immediate iconic status – as evidenced by 2011’s equally striking tribute SLS, also exhibited at Salon Privé in 2012. There will also be a special exhibit dedicated to memorable cars from the movies, including some rare

E X C L U S I V E

A N D

EVENTS

DeLorean examples and a number of vehicles from the Bond franchise of 007 films over the years. As always there will be some exquisite collectors’ models from overseas, including a number of unique one-offs such as: Lamborghini Flying Star (1961 Turin Motor Show car) Aston Martin DB4 Bertone Jet 1912 Type 16 number 471, the oldest competition Bugatti and the personal racing car of Ettore Bugatti Ferrari 330 GT Vignale shooting brake, exhibited by its owner – Jamiroquai front-man, Jay Kay For the first time, luxury motorbikes will take their rightful place on the Salon Privé lawn, led by some beautiful custom Harley Davidson models direct from Milwaukee, from 1912 to 2012. NEW FEATURES AND EXHIBITS – HIGHLIGHTS Alongside the event’s impressive portfolio of partners will be a number of new brands representing sectors such as yachts and yacht brokers, luxury marble, accessories, fashion, furniture and audio-visual equipment.

New for 2012 will be a special ‘Aviation Lawn’, which will provide the event’s high net worth guest list with a greater insight into the ownership and charter options that exist within the private aviation industry. The inaugural Art and Memorabilia Fayre will also take place on the Concours Lawn, and featuring a fabulous collection of automotive paintings, prints and photographs from yesteryear and the current day. This artwork will feature some of the most iconic racing liveries ever seen. In keeping with this year’s somewhat Italian theme, three dazzling Touring Superleggera Disco Volante will arrive on Syon Park’s lawns for the first time, fresh from a recent debut at the Geneva International Motor Show for the 2012 model. This modern flying saucer is built on the bones of the Alpha Romeo 8C

P R E S T I G I O U S

Competizione, and boasts 443 horsepower from the rear wheels of the car. The Touring Superleggera is set to turn a few heads at Syon Park in September.

CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS A MG

A ston Martin B entley B MW

CONCOURS CARS AND JUDGES In a year of anniversaries, it is also the 25th birthday of the iconic Ferrari F40. The memorable Italian supercar, will be one of the jewels in Salon Privé’s crown this year. A mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two door coupe, the F40 was the fastest, most powerful and most expensive car that Ferrari sold to the public. Only 1,315 F40s were manufactured in total, several of which will form a central part of this year’s Concours.

WITH FURTHER EXCITING EXHIBITORS TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER THIS YEAR

With more to enjoy than ever before, Salon Privé is shaping up to be a fabulous sell-out event once again in 2012. Tickets are fully inclusive of Pommery champagne, lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and provide full access to all areas.

On-site accommodation is available at London Syon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Please make your reservation directly with the hotel. Telephone 020 7870 7777 www.waldorfastoria.com

E terniti F errari F isker

H arley Davidson Motorcycles J aguar

M ercedes-Benz N oble

C arrozzeria Touring Superleggera

MORE INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased via the Salon Privé website www.salonprivelondon.com or by calling the ticket hotline 0808 100 2205. Syon House, Syon Park, TW8 8JF

A U TO M OT I V E

E V E N T J U LY 2 0 1 2 2 3

The_ inBull Pen the evening _ Modern British Menu featuring home reared beef. Fine dining in a beautiful farmyard setting. Opening Times: Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm (last food orders at 10.30) Battlers Green Farm | Radlett | Hertfordshire | WD7 8PH 01923 857505 | info@thebullpenrestaurant www.thebullpenrestaurant.co.uk

EVENTS

The Royal Automobile Club One membership, twO exclusive clubhOuses

ounded in 1897, with the aim of encouraging automobilism in Britain, today the Royal Automobile Club is a private members’ club that combines over 100 years of tradition with contemporary and luxurious facilities. Two unique clubhouses, one in the heart of London’s Pall Mall, the other Woodcote Park, a peaceful estate set within 350 acres of rolling Surrey countryside, offer unsurpassed dining, banqueting, accommodation, golf and sporting facilities. Membership remains at record levels of around 16,500 members in the UK and beyond with members ranging from those in their teens to those over one hundred years of age! Club life

The Club’s lively and diverse events programme covers art and culture, sporting events with guest speakers, theatre, comedy, live music, along with gourmet dinners and visiting Chef ’s from Europe’s top restaurants and beyond. Partner Clubs

Members gain access to other exclusive properties and facilities as the Club has reciprocal links with over sixty other private clubs around the globe. soCial aCtivities

Sample a wide range of activities and sports, from Sub Aqua to Squash, Book Club to Billiards, enjoying professional tuition, regular competitions, social and lecture evenings. Motoring

Remaining loyal to its motoring past with

annual motoring dinners, awards and industry launches, Pall Mall frequently plays host to the world’s top marques, Rolls Royce, Bentleys and even the occasional supercar or F1 on display. Membership of one of the finest clubs in the world truly brings many privileges

Pall Mall Today

Set in the heart of St James’s, the Pall Mall clubhouse provides a welcome sanctuary away from the bustle of Central London, in which members and their guests can relax. In all its Edwardian splendour, the high ceilings, rich carpets and ornate plasterwork, as well as a fine collection of art, help create a contemporary experience set within the luxurious and comfortable surroundings of a traditional club. The clubhouse provides a fine choice of restaurants, lounges and bars with décor and menus that range from opulence to relaxed to meet every member’s requirements. In 2007 The Great Gallery restaurant enjoyed a metamorphosis with its lavish use of gold leaf, a hand-blocked wood floor inspired by Pavlovsk Palace in St. Petersburg and a series of murals by artist Catherine Lovegrove. The unused terrace beyond became a splendid topiary-filled oasis for al fresco dining and, when smoking became outlawed, the Smoking Room also underwent a transformation. Now known as the Club Room, it retains a cheerful informality as regulars

sip tea and play chess in an awe-inspiring interior that was described in Country Life as ‘English Palladian style at its most sumptuously architectural’. The room boasts a ceiling and frieze modelled on the old War Office that stood at 89 Pall Mall before the Club was built. Members and guests can unwind in leather armchairs, take tea and sandwiches or a drink, play backgammon or chess, read a daily paper or a book from the well stocked clubhouse library. The elegant Cocktail Bar and Art Deco inspired Brooklands Room, a smaller and more informal brasserie-style restaurant rarely have a spare table and for member functions, there are six impressive private dining and meeting rooms allowing for all kinds of events, from intimate dinners and small private meetings to the very grandest receptions for up to 450 people. The exceptional sports facilities include a well-equipped gym, unique Turkish baths for male, female and mixed days, squash courts, billiards tables, treatments rooms and the famous marble columned swimming pool is the training ground for many a dedicated swimmer. Out of town members benefit from the use of its 84 en-suite rooms and full housekeeping services, while the business centre and library provide the latest technology to members away from their offices. Building work is currently taking place at Pall Mall, to increase the J U LY 2 0 1 2 2 5

FEATURE

number of bedrooms available to members by 22, due for completion early 2011. The Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HS Telephone 0207 930 2345 www. royalautomobileclub.co.uk

The History of the Pall Mall Clubhouse

The purpose built Pall Mall clubhouse took three years to complete. Responsible for the work were the famed architects Messrs. Mewes and Davis, who numbered the nearby Ritz amongst their achievements. Together they pioneered a steel structure as an internal framework and utilised every new scientific innovation available at the time, electric and hydraulic lifts, central heating and air conditioning, 120 telephone lines, gas flares to illuminate the front of the building and even electric lighting. Eventually opening in March 1911, at a cost of £250,000, a Vanity Fair article of the era described the clubhouse as being ‘on a scale of grandeur absolutely unparalleled anywhere.’ The Committee convened in the new clubhouse for the long-awaited opening, but half of them got lost in the vast new building and needed guides. The interiors were equally as impressive, as were the views over London, from Nelson’s Column to Buckingham Palace. Opulent French Renaissance style décor, Doric colonnades in the central vestibule and fine paintings, all added to the splendour. In total the clubhouse contained 258 rooms, including a library, photographic studio, barbers and hairdressers, bedrooms, waiting rooms, assembly rooms, committee rooms and smoking rooms. Dining has always been central, with the original Great Gallery able to accommodate up to 500 people. Unsurpassed recreation and sporting facilities have also been a constant, with card tables, a billiard-saloon, fencing, gymnasium, a rifle range and even a bowling alley. Squash courts and a Turkish Bath were also installed, but the piece de resistance was the swimming pool with its mosaic columns, white Sicilian marble walls and bronze balconies overlooking the shimmering green water. It is even rumoured that Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret learned to swim in the pool at the Club.

Woodcote Park Today

Woodcote Park is a 350-acre estate set in the Epsom Downs, just 16 miles from Pall Mall. The handsome red brick mansion retains the style and atmosphere of a great country house and is the perfect place for members looking to escape urban life. Gold enthusiasts can enjoy two 182 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

hole parkland golf courses - members can play on payment of a green fee. This is complemented by other sports facilities, including a 30-metre indoor swimming pool, four squash courts, six floodlit tennis courts, a modern gymnasium and a croquet lawn. The Boston Room, Woodcote Park’s newly refurbished main restaurant, offers the best in British and international cuisine served in formal but stylish surroundings. Completely transformed with a new menu and interior, the Boston Room is the place to go to sample the finest ingredients that Britain has to offer; succulent beef from the Castle of Mey in Scotland or free range chicken from Laverstoke Park in Hampshire. Cooked using techniques from around the world to give the dining experience a truly cosmopolitan feel. the Derby rooM

Derby Day is perhaps the highlight of Woodcote’s social and sporting calendar, but the Derby Room itself, can be used for many other occasions during the year, including dinners, luncheons, wedding receptions and conferences. It can also be used for small dances in conjunction with its smaller neighbour the Oaks Room. the oaks rooM

Named after the other June Classic run over the Epsom Downs course, the Oaks room, like the Derby Room beside it, has fine views over the Woodcote golf courses. This intimate corner room, on the first floor, is regularly used by Members to entertain smaller parties of friends, family or business colleagues. 22 bedrooms, including 1 suite, offer a very high standard of accommodation. The prestigious entertaining rooms and banqueting facilities make Woodcote Park an impressive venue for garden and drinks parties, wedding receptions, residential conferences and business meetings. The grounds can also be utilised for team activities such as archery, laser clay shooting and country pursuits. The Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park, Wilmerhatch Lane, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EW Telephone 01372 276311 www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk

The History of Woodcote Park

In 1913 Woodcote Park near Epsom racecourse was purchased as a Country Club to compliment the Pall Mall clubhouse. Located on the site of a historic 12thCentury abbey, it was a mansion built in 1679 by Richard Evelyn (brother of diarist John), and mentioned

FEATURE

in his diaries by Samuel Pepys. Barely had the ink dried on the documents when the First World War was declared, and both clubhouses were put at the disposal of the armed services. In 1934, Woodcote Park was razed to the ground by fire, re-opening only 21 months later in May 1936. World War II saw the country club assume a new role, a training centre for thousands of troops with the grounds ploughed for agricultural purposes. In August 1940 a Hawker Hurricane made a forced landing in the golf course. The British pilot was helped into the Clubhouse for medical assistance, having first proved his nationality by waving a packet of ‘Players’ cigarettes at golfers in the vicinity. The intervening years saw the country clubhouse firmly establish itself as a social and golfing haven for members and guests, with two 18-hole parkland golf courses, the Coronation and the Old Course. In the 1980s investment was needed to bring Woodcote Park up to date; around £5 million pounds was invested in refurbishing and equipping the country clubhouse with a sports complex, Cedars, indoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts. Today Woodcote Park remains a hub for members looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of London.

Motoring History

From the advent of the horseless carriage to the age of the stretch limousine, the Royal Automobile Club has been the ‘Parliament of Motoring.’ The Royal Automobile Club, Britain’s oldest and most influential motoring organisation, was born out of a shared love of motoring and a dedication to preserving the rights and best interests of motorists over 100 years ago. Founded in 1897 by Frederick Richard Simms, assisted by Charles Harrington Moore, the Club’s history mirrors that of motoring itself: In 1896 the restrictive Red Flag Act, that had required a man to walk in front of every vehicle, was repealed, the birth of motoring in the UK. The Emancipation Run, the precursor to today’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, was organised to celebrate the passing of the Locomotives on the Highways Act. In 1900, Claude Johnson organised the ‘Thousand Mile Trial’, putting British motoring on the map. Three years later, the Club vigorously campaigned for the Motor Act, having long had the interests of the private motorist at heart. This Act increased speed limits and removed other restrictive legislation. 1905 and the Club organised the first Tourist Trophy (TT) race, today the oldest

motoring race regularly run. In the same year the Club became the governing body for motor sport in Britain and introduced driving certificates, a responsibility which was not to be taken over by the government for another thirty years. In 1911 the Club turnover rose to £970,000 from £385,000 the previous year, as a result of a huge influx of new members, all paying 25 guineas a head to join and an annual subscription fee of 10 guineas. In 1943 Lord Mountbatten became the Club’s President. From the 1950’s to 1960’s the British car industry began to suffer from overseas competition and inefficiencies and the Club’s main rival the AA began to modernise and consolidate its service to members. Despite this the clubhouse itself continued to prosper. After Lord Mountbatten’s assassination by the IRA in 1979, Prince Michael of Kent became President of the Club. 1991 saw the formation of the RAC Foundation for Motoring. Long before that the Club, through its Public Policy Committee, had become a respected voice in the formulation of government policy on roads and motorised transport. This was recognized and strengthened by the formation, in 1991, of the RAC Foundation for Motoring, a registered charity. RAC Motoring Services Ltd, which offered roadside assistance and many other benefits to over 5½ million associate members, was sold by the Club in 1999 to the Lex Group, and later passed to Aviva, the insurance company formerly known as Norwich Union. 1999 also saw a very new era for the Club as ladies were admitted as members in their own right! Present Day

Overseen by the Club’s Motoring Committee, the Club continues to own and maintain a unique fleet of veteran and historic vehicles and runs a number of annual events including the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which commemorates the Emancipation Run of 1896. It is the longest running motoring event, with people coming from all over the world annually to view over 500 cars dating from before 1905. Members can participate in a range of varied motoring related events whilst the Committee continues to foster links and relationships with industry and the wider motoring world. Recent award winners at the Club have included Lewis Hamilton, James Toseland, and the legendary Sir Jackie Stewart and Sir Stirling Moss famous motoring names of recent decades. J U LY 2 0 1 2 2 7

FEATURE

CULINARY PERFECTION

at the Lake Restaurant, St Michaels Manor

It’s no surprise that The Lake Restaurant is one of the very few restaurants in Hertfordshire to be awarded two dining rosettes and was also voted “Best Restaurant in St Albans” by Hardens (Restaurant) Guide. However, it is a surprise that so few people know how good it really is; apart from, that is, the masses of regulars it attracts... maybe they want to keep the secret to themselves? Perhaps it’s the unfounded perception that St Michael’s Manor Hotel is too “grand” or that a restaurant in a hotel just “doesn’t feel right”… how wrong could that be? At only £21 for a fabulous three course meal*, including coffee, you can enjoy arguably the best restaurant views in the county; very little else offers this sort of value for money these days. The brasserie-style Lake Menu was conceived in January 2009 as a shortened version of the popular A La Carte menu and offers a choice of three dishes per course. This allows the hotel to showcase its creative 2 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

and versatile kitchen emphasizing the use of local, organic and seasonal ingredients. There’s always a vegetarian choice on each course; for example a beef tomato and goats cheese tartlet followed by a vegetable pot au feu, and a regular choice of a fish and meat dish to cater for every taste; try the luxury fisherman’s pie or braised lamb provencale with spring onion mash. Desserts are a must with the long serving pastry chef being let loose to create an amazing range of crème brulées and traditional English puds, or you could settle for good old cheese and biscuits with home made St Michael’s Chutney. Be quick though as The Lake Menu changes

every week so check it regularly as it’s always a great surprise.

You’ll never be disappointed with the A La Carte menu either. A broader selection than the Lake Menu with, among the tasty starters; game terrine of pheasant, pigeon and foie gras mousse with apple and shallot chutney or seared scallops with pea purée, black pudding and vierge dressing. Main courses include, amongst others, Duo of Duck: confit leg with toasted pine nut, five spice crusted breast with caramelized apple pain d’epice mille feuille, beetroot fondant and Jura jus, Black bream and Maine lobster

chowder with caviar linguine or Confit pork belly with Chorizo, wild mushroom and butterbean fricassée. The venue is also extremely popular for Cream Teas that are enjoyed in the conservatory style restaurant, lounges, bar and outside on the patio; all enjoying views of the magnificent five acre private garden, incorporating it’s own large lake. Sitting on the lawns or lakeside are always popular eating spots in the glorious weather. The atmosphere in the restaurant is always at its best when busy, no more so than on Sundays, which are nearly always a sell-out. What better place to enjoy a relaxed and lazy lunch with incredible food in a great setting. The hotel has food available all day whether it’s breakfast, bar snacks, teas, casual or A La Carte dining and prides itself on a high level of service whilst being relaxed and informal. Booking is usually recommended and the web site www.stmichaelsmanor.com is extremely informative.

FEATURE

It isWedding Season ON THE BROCKET HALL ESTATE very year from May Day right through to late September, most weekends see the Brocket Hall Estate clouded in confetti. Glamorous, historic and full of intrigue, it’s not difficult to see why this magical country estate in Hertfordshire is such a popular choice with Brides and Grooms-tobe, now and throughout the year. The Brocket Hall Estate houses not one, not two but three beautiful

3 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

and unique wedding venues on site, suitable for all seasons. Brocket Hall itself – the grand yet elegant 18th Century Stately Home, the Golf Club – a traditional and relaxed venue complete with picturesque views across the Estate, and the charming Auberge du Lac – Hertfordshire’s only Michelin Star restaurant. Each supplying their own character and “wow” factor, these distinct locations offer an extensive choice of rooms fitting the size and scale of almost every guest-list. For those who dream of a magnificent Ballroom and long, sweeping staircase – Brocket Hall provides just that and can be hired totally and exclusively by wedding couples. Civil ceremonies can be held in the Boardroom, accommodating a

FEATURE

Brocket Hall is a traditional and relaxed venue complete with picturesque views across the Estate, and the charming Auberge du Lac restaurant maximum of 150 guests, or for smaller services, the beautiful Library seats 50, and provides magnificent views across the Estate.

being held in the magnificent Oak Room. A vast room filled with natural light, this oak-beamed vision can comfortably seat 120 guests and provides panoramic views across The Wedding Breakfast is traditionally served in the the estate. To end such a special day, overnight Ballroom, while guests gaze at the beautiful hand accommodation is available in the converted painted ceiling depicting the signs of the Zodiac. stable block, Melbourne Lodge. The Boardroom can be quickly turned around to make way for a disco, allowing guests to party late Last but by no means least, Auberge du Lac, into the night and overnight accommodation in one once the Estate’s hunting lodge, and now an of Brocket Hall’s 30 luxurious en-suite bedrooms internationally acclaimed Michelin-starred rounds off a perfect day. restaurant, is most definitely a wedding venue for the admirers of fine cuisine. Beautifully The Golf Club at Brocket Hall provides a elegant, Auberge du Lac sits on the banks of more traditional and relaxed atmosphere, with the Broadwater Lake, set amongst 543 acres of civil ceremonies and wedding receptions both tranquillity. Capable of seating 60 guests for a civil

ceremony, the nuptials are held under the vaulted ceiling of the restaurant’s alcove. 60 guests can also be accommodated for a wedding breakfast and a total of 100 for evening entertainment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL 01707 368 700 or email events@brocket-hall.co.uk www.brocket-hall.co.uk

J U LY 2 0 1 2 3 1

FEATURE

to Celebrate

ALWAYS A REASON There are so many reasons to celebrate whether it is a 21st or 100th birthday, recently engaged, job promotion or a baby on the way. But so many of us forget how precious these milestones in our lives are and often blur reason for celebration, with the reality of time and money. Exciting moments in your life should be celebrated, fun and unique and Hanbury Manor, A Marriott Hotel based in Ware, Hertfordshire helps to personalise your experience. With options of afternoon tea parties, dinner parties, dinner and disco and much more. Our Social Events

Coordinator offers assistance with all your party needs so the planning does not need to be a chore.

building to the historic Manor House; Garden Court that creates the feeling of exclusivity, set in beautifully walled gardens that would lend The hotel offers 14 unique banqueting perfectly to a big birthday bash with suites including the originally a buffet or sit down dinner and disco converted chapel Poles Hall ideal to and why not opt for theming your capture the perfect photo opportunity event? Hanbury Manor also has 161 for exciting Engagement parties from bedrooms with some fantastic rates so ÂŁ45 per person, which is a good way you have not got to worry about travel to get all your friends and family to arrangements at the end of the night. celebrate at a low cost especially if you are not able to invite all guests to There are also more intimate rooms the actual wedding day due to budget available such as the library or restrictions or an abroad wedding. drawing room with delicate and period features, ideal for Baby Hanbury Manor has a separate showers that are a great social

opportunity, particularly for working mothers to get all family and friends in one place that can often be a job in itself before baby arrives. Baby Shower Packages from ÂŁ29.50 per person includes a traditional afternoon tea, celebration cake to reveal whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a boy or girl followed by a mini massage for a truly relaxing day. Whatever reason you have to celebrate, choose Hanbury Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club who are delighted to assist with your requirements and capture the perfect moments of your life.

For further information or to make a booking please contact the Social Event Organiser on: 01920 487 722 or visit: MarriottHanburyManor.co.uk

3 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

THE KNEBWORTH COUNTRY SHOW Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 August 10:00am - 5pm each day admission: £8 family/group (4): £28 discounted tickets at:

www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/knebworth

Knebworth Park Knebworth, Herts SG1 2AX OAK LE I G H

supporting

A wonderful event for all the family including the uniquely brilliant and stunningly entertaining Sheep Show, Polly Parrots Roadshow, Totally Falconry, Knights of Honour, The Horkesley Park Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Display Team, Duck Herding, Ferret Racing and handling as well as Totally Terriers and many more traditional rural demos including a wheelwright, willow sculpture, braiding, pole-lathing and more. Living History Re-enactors. Marquees with arts, crafts, lifestyle and food stands. TheEvents Show Kitchen cookery demos and wine tastings too. Traditional Punch & Judy Show, bouncy castles, fairground (charges apply) Totally Ponies and a Children’s Farm to keep your little ones engaged while you sit back enjoying a well earned cuppa or perhaps something a little more bracing and ponder how well Towser, Fido and Pongo might do on Sunday in The Companion Dog Show proceeds from which all go to Marie Curie Cancer Care and which is open to all dogs - and their companions too ... of course!

there’s masses to see and do supported by our chums at the

MAY 2013

27Jul -12Aug

lots more info: 0800 141 2823

l www.oakleighfairs.co.uk

FEATURE

HITCHIN LAVENDER

SUMMER SCENTS FOR THE NGS

Hitchin Lavender at Cadwell Farm, Ickleford is a step back into the social and agricultural history of lavender growing in Hertfordshire. The lavender industry was widely spread, developing only in the few areas in the UK where the local topography and climate favoured cultivation of this fragrant shrub.

3 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

FEATURE

n towns such as Hitchin, Sutton, Mitcham and Carshalton, lavender farming was behind a mini ‘gold rush’ in the 18th and 19th centuries. With demand driven by perfume companies such as Yardley and Potter & Moore, whose product ranges were based almost entirely on lavender, the industry centred on these small towns expanded at a rapid rate. By the mid 20th century, the industry ultimately became a victim of its own success. Local prosperity had created larger populations that demanded more space for housing, which in turn resulted in prime lavender growing land being given over to supply these. Alongside this, fashions and tastes in perfume changed and eau de cologne began to replace lavender water as the scent of choice. The final blow was delivered by competition: cheaper imports of lavender from France began to reduce the demand for locally grown flowers and the fragrant cycle of boom and bust was almost complete. It has been many years since the perfume of lavender hung heavily across the gentle hills of Hertfordshire, but thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Hunter family at Cadwell Farm, diversification from a purely arable operation came in the form of lavender back in 2000 and now acres of purple haze are once again spreading across the fields. Hitchin Lavender is situated on Greensand Ridge, a distinct geological feature, stretching from Buckinghamshire to Cambridgeshire, which was laid down on the bed of a former ocean and now rises from the

clay vales on either side. It offers free-draining soil and and exposed windy aspect, which combine to create the perfect conditions for cultivation of this drought-tolerant Mediterranean woody shrub. At least 10 varieties of lavender are grown here now, coming into full and beautiful flower from mid June to mid August. Visitors to Hitchin Lavender have the freedom to wander among the hypnotic undulations of richly hued lavender flowers that ripple in bulbous rows gently up the slope and picking a small bunch to take home is actively encouraged. Nature surrounds the fields – the flowering shrubs are alive with bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects, birdsong from the hedgerows and surrounding copses echoes out across the fields and groups of swifts can be seen feeding on the wing low over the picnic site. An annual harvest of flower heads is distilled to extract the essential oils with antiseptic, soothing and relaxing aromatic qualities, and this is used as the base for products such as soaps, hand lotions, bath salts and candles, which are sold alongside lavender bags and pot pourri in the 17th barn shop. Hitchin Lavender at Cadwell Farm opens for the National Gardens Scheme on Monday 30 July from 5–9pm, admission £4. For more information on this and other NGS Open Gardens, go to www.ngs.org.uk. J U LY 2 0 1 2 3 5

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are here! Starting 27th July, and running until 12th August 2012

he Olympic Games is the biggest sporting event on the planet. With 26 sports, 10,500 athletes and millions of spectators, it’s going to be a busy summer. Giant Olympic Rings have been unveiled at Heathrow, the Host Airport of the Games, to help provide a spectacular visual welcome to athletes and visitors during London 2012. Along with plenty of excitement and an incredible atmosphere, the Olympic Games will bring thousands of visitors to London and the UK. This means the transport system will be extremely busy – so if you’re going to a London 2012 sports event or ceremony, it’s important to plan and book your journey well in advance. There is no spectator parking at London 2012 venues, except for a limited number of Blue badge spaces that must be booked in advance – so we recommend you go by public transport, or in many cases, walking to a London 2012 venue is much quicker and easier than you may think. As well as being a healthy, sustainable way to travel, it gives you the chance to see many sights on the way and soak up the atmosphere of being in a Host City. J U LY 2 0 1 2 3 7

LON DON OLYMPICS 2012

The Opening Ceremony The set for the opening scene of the Ceremony, is called ‘Green and Pleasant’. On entry to the Olympic Stadium the audience will see a scene that represents a traditional and idyllic view of the British countryside. The whole of the field of play in the Stadium will be transformed into the rolling British countryside as the London 2012 Ceremonies Team creates one of the largest sets ever built. The set will be complete with meadows, fields and rivers, and featuring families taking picnics, sport being played on the village green and farmers tilling the soil whilst real farmyard animals graze – including 12 horses, 3 cows, 2 goats, 10 chickens, 10 ducks, 9 geese, 70 sheep, and 3 sheep dogs. Each of the four nations will 3 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

be represented by their national flower – the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and flax from Northern Ireland. Titled ‘Isles of Wonder’, the Olympic Opening Ceremony will open with the ringing of the largest harmonically-tuned bell in the world and is predicted to be viewed live by a worldwide TV audience of over a billion people.

The Opening Ceremony is a celebration showcasing the best of the Host Nation. It also features a parade of all competing nations and the highly anticipated entrance of the Olympic Flame, which ignites the Cauldron and signals the start of the Games. The Ceremony will provide an

opportunity for the world to view the artistic expression of the Artistic Director (Danny Boyle) and his team, and the culture of our Host City and the UK. There are certain elements that must feature in every Ceremony, as outlined in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) charter. The artistic performance of the Ceremony then gets underway and welcomes the world to the London 2012 Games. The Head of State of the Host Country is received at the entrance of the Olympic Stadium by the President of the IOC. For the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Her Majesty the Queen will be greeted by Jacques Rogge.

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

The procession begins of the participating teams in the Stadium, nation by nation. Teams enter in alphabetical order, according to the language of the Host Country, apart from the Greek team, which enters first for the Olympics, and the team of the Host Nation (in this case Team GB), who march in last.

states that each flag must fly for the entire duration of the Games – placed in a prominent position in the stadium.

Then the oath needs to take place, so a participating athlete, judge and coach from the Host Nation stand on the rostrum and, holding a corner of the IOC flag in their left hand Once all the nations have arrived and raising their right, take the into the Stadium, LOCOG Oath, vowing to compete and Chair Seb Coe will give a speech, judge according to the rules followed by Jacques Rogge. of their respective sport,. They will end their speeches by inviting the Head of State to The big finale is the entrance officially declare the Games open. of the Olympic Flame into the Stadium. It is passed through the Once the Games have been athletes to the final Torchbearer, declared open, the Olympic who will ceremoniously light Flag is then carried into the the Cauldron, indicating the Stadium and hoisted into the beginning of the Games. The air as the respective Anthem is Flame will continue to burn played. The Olympic Charter for the whole of the Games.

The Sports

The London 2012 Olympic Games feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines. Aquatics Diving Swimming Syncronised Swimming Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoeing Sprint Canoe Slalom Water polo Cycling - BMX Cycling - Mountain biking Cycling - Road Cycling - Track Equestrian – Dressage Equestrian – Eventing Equestrian - Jumping Fencing Hockey Football Gymnastics Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Trampoline Handball Judo Modern pentathlon Rowing Sailing

Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling

Paralympic Sports

There are 20 sports in the Paralympic programme for the London 2012 Games. Paralympic Cycling breaks down into two disciplines: Road and Track. Paralympic Archery Paralympic Athletics Boccia Paralympic Cycling – Road Paralympic Cycling – Track Paralympic Equestrian Football 5-a-side Football 7-a-side Goalball Paralympic Judo Powerlifting Paralympic Rowing Paralympic Sailing Paralympic Shooting Paralympic Swimming Paralympic Table Tennis Sitting Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis

J U LY 2 0 1 2 3 9

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

HYDE PARK

VENUES of the 2012 Summer The Aquatics Centre The Aquatics Centre will be the venue for Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and the Aquatics discipline of the Modern Pentathlon. Location: South-east corner of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 192. It will be the ‘gateway’ to the Olympic Park, with more than two-thirds of spectators expected to enter the Olympic Park over a vast bridge that runs over the top of part of the venue. After the Games, The Aquatics Centre will be transformed into a facility for the local community, clubs and schools, as well as elite swimmers. The two temporary wings will be removed, although it will be possible to increase the capacity for major competitions. The Aquatics Centre will also have a creche, family-friendly changing facilities and a cafe, alongside a new public plaza in front of the building. The Basketball Arena The Basketball Arena will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball 4 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

competition. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 7. It is one of the largest-ever temporary venues built for any Games. Parts of it are expected to be reused or relocated elsewhere in the UK.

county and the district of Sevenoaks. Brands Hatch will be the base of approximately half of the course, including the start and finish. After the Games, Brands Hatch will revert to its role as one of Europe’s leading motor racing venues.

The BMX Track The BMX Track will host the Olympic BMX competition during the London 2012 Games. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 2. The 400-metre circuit is located next to the Velodrome. After the Games, the temporary seating will be removed and the BMX Track reconfigured to make it suitable for community use. It will be joined by a new mountain bike track and road-cycle circuit, forming a VeloPark precinct for cyclists of all abilities, including cycling clubs.

City of Coventry Stadium The Stadium is home to Championship club Coventry City. It is ideally located in the centre of England, in a city which already has strong links with London 2012. The stadium will play host to 12 Football matches, including the women’s bronze medal match. After the Games, the stadium will continue to host Coventry City matches

Brands Hatch During the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Road Cycling discipline will be held at Brands Hatch, home of numerous international racing events. Both the Road Race and Time Trial events will be held at the venue. The riders will race round a course that passes through the Kent

Earls Court In 2012, Earls Court will be transformed into a spectacular Volleyball arena ready for the Games. The Volleyball competition will have 288 athletes taking part, with the action beginning on 28th July. Earls Court is close to the Victoria and Albert, Science & Natural History Museums. After the Games, the venue will continue as one of London’s best exhibition and event spaces.

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

HADLEIGH FARM

Olympics and Paralympics Eton Dorney, Berkshire Eton Dorney will be the venue for Rowing, Paralympic Rowing, and Canoe Sprint events, during the London 2012 Games. Eton Dorney Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake, is a world-class venue near Windsor Castle. Number of events: 30. The venue is a 2,200m, eight-lane rowing course with a separate return lane constructed to international standards. It is set in a 400-acre park with a nature conservation area. In 2006, it hosted the Rowing World Championships, with high praise from both competitors and spectators.

ETON DORNEY

Eton Manor The sporting facilities at Eton Manor will be the venue for Wheelchair Tennis. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 6. Eton Manor will have temporary training pools for participants in Aquatics events. It will have three 50m pools for swimmers, and smaller pools for synchronised swimmers and Water Polo players. It will then host Wheelchair Tennis during the Paralympic Games, and remain a training facility for Aquatics

competitors. After the Games, It is intended that Eton Manor will be transformed into a unique mix of sporting facilities for local and regional communities, including a tennis centre with four indoor and six outdoor courts (four of which will be used for Wheelchair Tennis during the Games), a hockey centre with two competition pitches and five-a-side football pitches. The facilities will be able to accommodate elite hockey events for up to 15,000 spectators. ExCel With it’s five arenas, ExCeL will host a total of 143 sessions across a wide range of Olympic and Paralympic sports including: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Fencing. Location: ExCeL is situated near London City Airport in east London’s Royal Victoria Dock. After the Games, ExCeL will revert to its role as one of Europe’s largest and most versatile exhibition spaces.

Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is London’s oldest Royal Park, dating back to 1433. Within the Park is The Royal Observatory and the home of Greenwich Mean Time. Greenwich Park will host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian competitions, plus the combined running and shooting event, of the Modern Pentathlon. Greenwich Park is on the south bank of the River Thames, in south east London. Number of events: 19. The temporary structures will be taken down after the Games. Hadleigh Farm, Essex A new Mountain Bike course will be provided in Hadleigh Farm, Essex, with temporary grandstands and facilities to be built in the run-up to the 2012 Games. Number of events: 2. Hadleigh Farm is owned by the Salvation Army. The venue covers a 550-acre site including beautiful grassland and woodland. It also includes the surrounding countryside of Hadleigh Castle Country Park. Spectators will be able to watch the action along a course winding through woods and parkland. J U LY 2 0 1 2 4 1

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Hampden Park, Scotland Hampden Park is Scotland’s national football stadium. It recently underwent a £70m refurbishment and is situated a few miles to the south of Glasgow in Scotland. Number of events: 2.The stadium will host a total of eight Olympic Football matches, with action in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Hampton Court Palace, Surrey During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Cycling Time Trial will take place on the roads around the stunning Hampton Court Palace, formerly home to many famous monarchs. Hampton Court is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Hampton Court will host the start and finish of the men’s and women’s Time Trials in the Road Cycling competition. Both the men’s and women’s Time Trials are free events. Number of events: 2. The Handball Arena The Handball Arena will be the venue for Handball, Goalball and the Fencing discipline of Modern Pentathlon. Location: In the west of the Olympic Park. The Handball Arena will host the preliminary rounds and quarter-finals of the Handball competition. It will also be the venue for the Fencing discipline of Modern Pentathlon. In the Paralympic Games it will be the venue for Goalball. After the Games, the Handball Arena will

THE BMX TRACK 4 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

be adapted to become a multiuse sports centre for community use, athlete training and small to medium-sized events. It will be able to cater for a wide range of indoor sports, including basketball, handball, badminton, boxing, martial arts, netball, table tennis, wheelchair rugby and volleyball. It will also include a health and fitness club with changing facilities and a cafe for use by the local community. Hockey Centre The temporary Hockey Centre located in the Olympic Park will have two separate pitches, one with spectator seating. The facility will also be used for Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football.Number of events: 4. The Hockey Centre will have two pitches, one with spectator seating and one for use as a warm-up area. As well as the Olympic Hockey competition, the facility will host Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football. After the Games the Hockey Centre will move to the north of the Olympic Park, joining a group of facilities in the area known as Eton Manor. It will have 3,000 permanent seats with the ability to increase to up to 15,000 for major events. Horse Guards Parade The Beach Volleyball competition will take place on the Prime Minister’s doorstep at Horse Guards Parade, at the heart of Whitehall, the political centre of the UK. It is

close to Downing Street and across St James’s Park from Buckingham Palace. A temporary arena will be built in 2012, with sand brought in to create London’s very own ‘beach’. Number of events: 2. Not surprisingly, the temporary facilities will be taken down after the Games! Hyde Park The largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637. It will host the Marathon Swimming and Triathlon events. Spectators will enjoy a grandstand view of the finishing area for the London 2012 Triathlon, with many thousands more able to watch as the athletes swim, cycle and run on the course. The park is also expected to be home to the music, theatre, film and cultural events that will take place throughout the summer of 2012. Hyde Park lies within London’s West End, within easy walking distance of top class accommodation and shops. Number of events: 4. After the Games, the grandstand and course will be removed. The Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire Located in Hertfordshire, it will host the Canoe Slalom competition. Located on the edge of the 1,000acre River Lee Country Park – part of the 26-mile long, 10,000-acre Lee Valley Regional Park in Hertfordshire. Number of events: 4 Two new canoe slalom courses are

being built for the Games: a 300m competition course and a 160m intermediate/training course. A new 10,000sq m lake is also being constructed. After the Games, the two courses and the facilities building will remain and the Centre will become a venue for canoeing and kayaking for the local community and visitors, and be suitable for beginners to elite athletes. It will also be a major leisure attraction for white water rafting. Lord’s Cricket Ground Lord’s Cricket Ground has been home to cricket since 1814 and will host the Olympic Archery competition. Lord’s is in St John’s Wood, near Regent’s Park. Comparatively little preparation will be needed to get this world-class venue ready. An Archery range will be created on the outfield of the main ground and the Nursery ground. Number of events: 4. After the Games, Lord’s will return to its traditional role as the home of cricket, providing a base for the Marylebone Cricket Club and Middlesex County Cricket Club. Archery equipment from the training, warm up and competition venues will be given to clubs and schools across the country.

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

HORSEGUARDS PARADE

The Mall During the London 2012 Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons and the Olympic Cycling Road Races will start and finish in The Mall – an iconic location in the heart of London. Following the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and birthday in 2012, there will be a period of 36 days in which to erect the required temporary seating, scoreboards, video boards, tents, cabins and generators. The Marathons are free events, but spectators can apply for tickets to some viewing areas. The same applies to the Race Walks and Road Cycling races. Number of events: 11. After the Games, all the temporary structures will be dismantled and The Mall returned to its usual state. The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff The Millennium Stadium is located on the banks of the River Taff, right in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff. The Millennium Stadium has the honour of hosting the very first event of the Olympic Games, with women’s Football matches starting on 25th July. It will also host the men’s bronze medal match. It was announced in November 2011 that both the men’s and women’s

Great Britain teams will play group matches at the stadium. Number of events: 2. After the Games, the venue will continue to be used as the home of the Welsh football and rugby teams.

men’s and women’s competitions. It was announced in November 2011 that the men’s Great Britain team will play a group match at the stadium. Number of events: 2

Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium will host the Athletics and Paralympic Athletics events, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Number of events: 208. The Stadium will Olympic and Paralympic have a capacity of 80,000 during North Greenwich Arena Village the Games: 25,000 permanent Originally built for the Millennium The vibrant Olympic and seats in its permanent lower tier, celebrations, North Greenwich Paralympic Village will be located in and a temporary lightweight steel Arena has been transformed into a the Olympic Park. It will comprise and concrete upper tier holding a sports and entertainment arena with residential apartments for around further 55,000 spectators that can be shops, restaurants and more. North 17,000 athletes and officials, along removed after the Games. Greenwich Arena will host Artistic with shops, restaurants, medical, After the Games, the Stadium is Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics media and leisure facilities and designed to be flexible enough to and the Basketball finals during the large areas of open space. Athletes accommodate a number of different Olympic Games and then, a few will have easy access to the travel requirements and capacities in legacy. weeks later, Wheelchair Basketball and leisure facilities of the adjacent It will continue to be a venue for during the Paralympic Games. Stratford City complex, and the sport and athletics, as well as cultural North Greenwich Arena sits on the High Speed 1 Javelin® shuttle and community events – leaving a point of the Greenwich peninsula, service will link the Village to central lasting legacy. right on the Meridian Line. Number London in just seven minutes. of events: 20. When the London The Royal Artillery 2012 Games are over, the North After the Games, the Olympic and Barracks Greenwich Arena will revert to Paralympic Village will be a lasting The Royal Artillery Barracks being a multi-faceted music, sports legacy of essential new housing for will be the venue for Shooting, and entertainment venue. east London. It will be transformed Paralympic Shooting and into 2,800 new homes, including Paralympic Archery. Location: Old Trafford, Manchester 1,379 affordable homes. The On the edge of Woolwich One of the most famous football communities that develop in the area Common in south east London. grounds in the world, the ‘Theatre after the Games will be supported by Number of events: 36. The of Dreams’ is home to Manchester new parks, open space, transport links, London port of Woolwich has United Football Club. Old Trafford and community facilities including a long military history and the will host nine Football matches Chobham Academy – a world-class construction of the current Royal during the Olympic Games, new education campus with 1,800 Artillery Barracks buildings including a semi-final in both the places for students aged 3-19. began in 1776. Four temporary J U LY 2 0 1 2 4 3

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

AQUATICS CENTRE

inside. The back-of-house area – including broadcast, catering and security facilities – will be shared with the Basketball Arena to make efficient use of space. Water Polo Arena The temporary Water Polo Arena on the Olympic Park will host both the men’s and women’s Water Polo competitions. It will contain a warm-up pool and a competition pool. The Aquatics Centre and Water Polo Arena will be adjacent to each other in one of the most compact areas of the Olympic Park. The Water Polo Arena will be taken down after the Games. Elements of the venue are expected to be reused or relocated elsewhere in the UK. Wembley Arena Wembley Arena will host the Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics events. Number of events: 7. The Badminton World Championships took place at the venue in August 2011, acting as a test event for the Games. Around 6,000 spectators will be able to enjoy the action during the Olympic Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions.

indoor ranges for Pistol and Rifle Shooting will be built together with outdoor shotgun ranges for Trap and Skeet events. After the Games, London 2012 is working with the Government and other key parties to identify opportunities where elements of the venue and sports equipment could be reused after the Games. St James’s Park, Newcastle Home of Newcastle United 4 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

football club, St James’ Park has hosted many exciting matches, and has a great atmosphere created by fans – so it is well prepared for what’s to come in 2012. St James’ Park will host a total of nine matches, including a quarter-final in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Velodrome The Velodrome will host Track Cycling and Paralympic Track

Cycling. The Velodrome’s concrete lower tier will have 3,500 seats located around the track. A further 2,500 seats will be suspended in two upper tiers within the two curves of the venue’s roof. In between the lower and upper tiers there will be a glass wall, giving spectators a 360-degree view across the Olympic Park and allowing people outside the venue to see the sporting action taking place

Wembley Stadium Wembley is the biggest of the six stadiums staging the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. It will host the gold medal events in both the Men’s and Women’s competition. It was announced in November 2011 that both the men’s and women’s Great Britain teams will play group matches at the stadium. The new stadium’s arch soars over 130m into the sky, more than four times the height of the towers of the old Wembley Stadium. Each seat has an unrestricted view of the pitch and plenty of leg room. Number of events: 2 Wimbledon Wimbledon is the home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the setting for the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament since 1877. The London 2012 Olympic Games Tennis competition will

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

STADIUM BY NIGHT take place just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament. Wimbledon is in south west London, near Richmond Park and the World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens. Number of events: 5 Weymouth & Portland, Dorset Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour will be the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions. Location: Dorset, on the south coast of England. Number of events: 13. Weymouth and Portland provides some of the best natural sailing waters in the UK, with facilities on land to match. Weymouth and Portland Bay is a natural amphitheatre and there are several vantage points to watch the Sailing events from if you do not have a ticket.

The Local Authority will be also providing a big screen to watch the Games coverage on Weymouth beach, and putting on a range of free sporting and cultural activities. There is no seated ticketing for the Sailing event, so spectators will be sitting on the ground or standing.. After the Games, The National Sailing Academy will benefit from the improved facilities that the Games will leave behind, providing a state-of-the-art facility for elite training, competition and local community use. THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC MEDALS In 2010, it was announced that the Royal Mint would produce the medals for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.The

medals are 7mm thick and weigh between 375-400g. Each medal will have the sport and the discipline engraved on the rim. Like the last few Olympic medal designs the front will once again have Greek goddess of victory, Nike, stepping from Parthenon. The reverse side has the Games logo, and a ribbon depicting the River Thames with a grid symbolising pulling together and radiating energy. The medals will have a purple ribbon attached to them which symbolises Royalty and protocol. LONDON 2012 FESTIVAL Get in the party spirit! The biggest festival the UK has ever seen! Leading artists from all over the world will come together with a chance for everyone to get into the spirit of London 2012 through dance,

music, theatre, the visual arts, film and digital innovation and leave a lasting legacy for the arts in the UK. The London 2012 Festival runs until 9th September 2012 – the last day of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. There are more than 10 million free tickets and opportunities to take part in 12,000 events, with performances at 900 venues in villages, towns and cities all over the UK, including 137 world premieres and 85 UK premieres. Please see www.london2012festival. co.uk for more details. We welcome millions of people to London and the UK for an unforgettable experience…The London 2012 Olympics.

TEAM GB Although we are waiting for all of the Team GB squad to be officially confirmed, there are some stars we are pinning our hopes on to take us to Olympic gold! MO FARAH LONG DISTANCE With World Championship gold for the 5,000m and silver for 10,000m plus setting two new British records last year, this man is fast! DAI GREEN 400 METRE HURDLES The 25 year old was one of just two British athletes to celebrate a win at the 2011 World Championships, and is already European and Commonwealth Champion. Hopefully we will be jumping for joy when he jumps for glory. JESSICA ENNIS HEPTATHLON She is former world heptathlon champion and current world indoor pentathlon champion. Hugely talented. ALASTAIR & JONNY BROWNLEE TRIATHLON The brothers came first and second in the 2011 World Championships. So between them, we hope they can achieve gold and silver! BETH TWEEDLE GYMNASTICS With three world titles and six European gold medals there are high hopes for Beth.

BEN AINSLIE SAILING The most successful British yachtsman in history, so hopefully it will be plain sailing all the way for Ben! REBECCA ADLINGTON SWIMMING. At 22, she is the first British swimmer to win two gold medals since 1908, and is Britain’s most successful swimmer in over 100 years. TOM DALEY DIVING Britain’s youngest-ever world champion in an Olympic sport when he won gold on the 10m platform in 2009, at just 15. Now at 17, we hope he will do it again. MARK CAVENDISH ROAD RACE CYCLING The 2011 Road World Champion was Britain’s first world road race champion for 46 years, and is favourite to win gold for GB. SIR CHRIS HOY CYCLING The first Briton for a century to win three golds at one Olympics (Beijing, 2008). He now boasts four Olympic and 10 world titles. VICTORIA PENDLETON CYCLING Victoria won gold in

Beijing and received an MBE for her sporting achievements. ANDY MURRAY TENNIS Let’s hope the Scot can play an ace and clinch a gold for Britain. STEFANIE REID PARALYMPIC LONG-JUMP AND SPRINT Achieved bronze in Beijing & 2011 World Championships, and is 2010 Long Jump World Record holder. She has a great sense of humour and has legs for every occasion - including a water leg, a high-heel leg, an everyday leg, a general sports leg and a cheetah leg, which she wears for competition. RICHARD WHITEHEAD PARALYMPIC MARATHON & 200M Richard is a congenital double amputee, and is World Record Holder for 400m, 200m and Marathon. SHELLY WOODS PARALYMPIC WHEELCHAIR RACING Shelly Woods is one of Britain’s top wheelchair racers, and she currently holds the British records in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m and marathon.

J U LY 2 0 1 2 4 5

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

1948 OLYMPICS LONDON

The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin. This was the second occasion that London had hosted the Olympic Games, having previously been the venue in 1908. Britain almost handed the 1948 games to the USA due to post-war financial and rationing problems, but King George

4 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

said this could be the chance to restore Britain from World War II. London will be the first city to host the Olympics for the record third time when London hosts the 2012 Summer Olympics.

expensive; athletes were therefore housed in existing accommodation. Male competitors stayed at RAF camps in Uxbridge, West Drayton and Richmond; female competitors in London colleges.

At the time of the Games, food, petrol and building rationing was still in place in Britain; because of this, the 1948 Olympics came to be known as the “Austerity Games”. Athletes were given increased rations, the same as those received by dockers and miners, which meant 5,467 calories a day, instead of the normal 2,600. Building an Olympic Village was deemed too

The Games opened on 29th July 1948. Army bands began playing at 2pm for 85,000 spectators in Wembley Stadium. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Queen Mary and other members of the Royal Family arrived at 2.45pm. The competitors then entered the stadium in a procession that took 50 minutes. When the United Kingdom had passed

the saluting base, Lord Burghley began his welcome: Your Majesty: The hour has struck. A visionary dream has today become a glorious reality. At the end of the worldwide struggle in 1945, many institutions and associations were found to have withered and only the strongest had survived. How, many wondered, had the great Olympic Movement prospered? After welcoming the athletes to two weeks of “keen but friendly rivalry”, he said London represented a “warm flame of hope for a better understanding in the world which has burned so low.”

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

At 4pm, the King declared the Games open, 2,500 pigeons were set free and the Olympic Flag raised. The Royal Horse Artillery sounded a 21-gun salute and the last runner in the Torch Relay ran a lap of the track and climbed the steps to the Olympic cauldron. After saluting the crowd, he turned and lit the flame. After more speeches, Donald Finlay of the British team took the Olympic Oath on behalf of all competitors. The National Anthem was sung and the massed athletes turned and marched out of the stadium, led by Greece, tailed by Britain. A record 59 nations were represented by 4,104 athletes, 3,714 men and 390 women, in 19 sport disciplines. Because of

their roles as aggressors in World War II, Germany and Japan were not invited to participate; the USSR were invited but chose not to send any athletes. The United States team won the most total medals, 84, and the most gold medals, 38. Great Britain won 23 medals, three of them gold.

the Henley Royal Regatta. No new venues were built for the Games. Other venues taking part in the 1948 London Olympics included… Empress Hall, Earl’s Court – boxing preliminaries, wrestling, weightlifting, gymnastics Royal Regatta Course, Henleyon-Thames – canoeing, rowing Herne Hill Velodrome, Arthur Wint became the first Herne Hill – track cycling Jamaican to win an Olympic gold Windsor Great Park – medal, in the men’s 400 metres, cycling road race and Alice Coachman became Arsenal Stadium, Highbury the first woman of colour in – football preliminaries the world and the first African Craven Cottage, Fulham American woman to win a gold – football preliminaries medal in track and field in the Champion Hill, Dulwich history of the modern Olympics. – football preliminaries White Hart Lane, Tottenham Seven rowing events were contested, – football preliminaries all open to men only. The events Guinness Sports Club, Park were held on the same course as Royal – field hockey preliminaries

olytechnic Sports P Ground, Chiswick – field hockey preliminaries National Rifle Association Ranges, Bisley – shooting, modern pentathlon (shooting) Finchley Lido, Finchley – water polo preliminaries Royal Military Academy – modern pentathlon (running) Thus were launched the Olympic Games of London, under the most happy auspices. The smooth-running Ceremony, which profoundly moved not only all who saw it but also the millions who were listening-in on the radio throughout the world, combined to give birth to a spirit which was to permeate the whole of the following two weeks of thrilling and intensive sport.

J U LY 2 0 1 2 4 7

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

E N I L R I A S THE EMIRATE BOARDING PASSES READY AS FIRST EMIRATES AIR LINE FLIGHT TAKES OFF A brand new way to travel across the Thames is the Emirates Air Line – the UK’s first ever urban cable car. The innovative addition to the capital’s transport network provides a muchneeded new river crossing in east London, affording spectacular bird’s eye views of the city. The 34 cabins provide 360 degree views taking in the City, Canary Wharf, historic Greenwich, the Thames Barrier and the Olympic Park. Having taken just under a year to complete main construction works, the Emirates Air Line has a cable span of 1,100 metres boasting three soaring helix towers. Passengers can cross the River Thames travelling at heights of 90 metres between two brand new terminals (Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks), improving connections between two world class attractions – the O2 and ExCeL, whilst in close proximity to existing Tube and DLR systems. The Emirates Air Line is a key part of the Mayor’s ambitious plans to revitalise east London, driving economic growth and supporting jobs. It will open up access to the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone and play a key part in attracting businesses and investors to the area. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “The Emirates Air Line is a stunning addition to London’s transport network, providing a much needed new connection across the Thames. I am sure the Emirates Air Line is now set to be a must-see destination in its own right, giving people the chance to drink in breath-taking panoramic views. We said we could deliver this travel link in quick time, and we have shown that this city is capable of attracting serious investment to deliver world class infrastructure. As the world’s eyes focus on our city, I can think of no better message to send out across the globe.” Last year the Mayor secured a £36m, ten year sponsorship deal with Emirates, one of the world’s 4 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

leading airlines, covering the vast majority of the scheme’s construction costs. The Emirates Air Line provides a brand new river crossing in east London which can be used by pedestrians, wheelchair users and cyclists. They can board one of the 34 cabins from the new terminals, Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks, every 30 seconds. The Emirates Air Line knits into London’s existing transport network providing an interchange with the Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway. It will be open seven days a week and passengers can buy their boarding passes from vending machines or the ticket offices at both Terminals. Passengers will be able to touch in at the gates with their Oyster pay as you go cards to take a flight. There is a ‘frequent flyer’ boarding pass for regular users, which will allow them to make 10 single journeys for £16, equating to just £1.60 per single journey. The frequent flyer boarding pass will appeal to people living or working in the local area who wish to use the Emirates Air Line on a regular basis. A single fare boarding pass using Oyster pay as you go will cost £3.20 (child fare £1.60). Passengers with a Travelcard or other Oyster cards (including Freedom Passes) will be able to fly for the same fare but will need to buy a boarding pass from ticket offices or vending machines. For those who want the experience of an extended journey to enjoy the fantastic views there will be the option to take a non-stop return journey. This ‘360 degree tour’ will cost £6.40 with Oyster. Journey times during commuter hours (7am – 10am and 3pm to 9pm during the summer) are approximately five minutes. TfL recognises that some visitors will want to experience the journey for as long as possible so the scheme will operate at slower speeds during non-commuter periods meaning a single journey could last up to 10 minutes.

Conservatories and Orangery's Styled exclusively for We are a long established family run company turning our client’s ideas into reality. Our reputation for service, and quality has our clients singing our praises, check our website for testimonials. www.4seasons-conservatories.co.uk Conservatories

Before you call anyone, consult our checklist • Over 200 designs available • Full baseworks, electrics and plumbing • Own highly trained installers • Full planning service • Internal high security glazing • Structural Aluminium roofing system

Orangery

• Glass & Polycarbonate options • White, Woodgrain, Oak & Black • Decorative glass effects • Underfloor heating & climate control

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

we install bi-folding doors

Visit our showroom to see a range of fully styled conservatories Unit 25 Hainault Works, Hainault Rd, Little Heath RM6 5ST www.4seasons-conservatories.co.uk

For a free quotation call 0845

3701006

FASHION

JEFFREY MICHAEL White feather dress with goose feather layering LARA BOHINC Palladium fine jewellery choker with diamonds and single pearl

Renaissance

PHOTOGRAPHY LOTTIE ANDERSON FASHION RACH GOLD MODELS MEGAN & KATHRYN PURVES AT M AND P MODELS SHOT ON LOCATION AT LUTON HOO HOTEL GOLF & LUXURY SPA

5 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

FASHION

LULU LIU White cloud dress LAKO BUKIA Silver black shoes with glass heel ARIELLA COUTURE Black & nude Kelly dress FRANCESCA MAROTTA Black suede and lace heels J U LY 2 0 1 2 5 1

FASHION ARIELLA COUTURE Cream/gold Marilyn short dress FRANCESCA MAROTTA Black suede and lace heels EMMANUEL KATSAROS Black leather hand gloves CINDY DENNIS The Princess & The Python hoop earrings 18ct gold vermeil ASHLEY ISHAM Gold leather and champagne lace short dress FRANCESCA MAROTTA velvet heel with ribbon and embroidery BILL SKINNER STUDIO Tiger head precious stone bracelets Tiger tassel necklace

5 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

FASHION

ALPANA & NEERAJ Black maxi halter neck fishtail dress with netted and beaded upper body LARA BOHINC Palladium fine jewellery earrings with diamonds and 1 pearl

J U LY 2 0 1 2 5 3

FASHION

FRANCESCA MAROTTA Black full length lace dress with train FRANCESCA MAROTTA Black lace bra NATALIA KAUT Black lace top with leather design NATALIA KAUT Black feather maxi skirt FRANCESCA MAROTTA Black suede heels

5 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

FASHION

MAKE UP Fiona Tanner using Twig lipstick, blot powder medium, clue eyeshadow all by MAC Cosmetics. HAIR Soichi Inagaki at Balcony Jump using Kielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products. NAILS Pebbles Aikens at Pebblesnails using Dior beige safari Feather nails bespoke PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSISTANT Jess May Foreman

STOCKISTS

www.ariellacouture.com www.emmanuelkatsaros.com www.francescamarotta.com www.ashleyisham.com www.cindydennismangan.com www.nataliakaut.com www.larabohinc.com www.jeffrey-michael.com www.lakobukia.com www.notjustalabel.com www.billskinnerstudio.co.uk

LUTON HOO is a 5* Luxury Hotel boasting 228 bedrooms in a beautiful landscape of 1,065 acres with restaurants, luxury health spa, leisure facilities and an 18 hole championship golf course.for weddings, private dining events and meetings. For more information Telephone 01582 734437 website www.lutonhoo.co.uk J U LY 2 0 1 2 5 5

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Olay Essentials Complete Care SPF30, £10.29

JESSICA ENNIS

Heptathlete Jessica Ennis, 26, is the face of Olay Essentials. Q: DESCRIBE YOUR DAILY BEAUTY ROUTINE? I’m training pretty much every day so it’s important for me to keep my skin clean and hydrated. I’ll start off by cleansing my skin in the morning with a smoothing scrub you can use in the shower. Then I’ll always protect my skin with an SPF as a lot of my training is outdoors. The Olay Essentials Complete Care SPF30 is ideal as it’s really light so doesn’t clog my pores and make me sweat more.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR MUSTHAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS? Bobbi Brown cosmetics - especially their foundations. I also love MAC for eyeliners and mascaras, and they also do a lovely Lip Conditioner.

Q: HOW DO YOU LIKE TO RECOVER AFTER A HARD TRAINING SESSION? I love a long hot soak in the bath. My favourite product is the Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak - it smells a bit like Deep Heat! When Q: DO YOU WEAR MAKE-UP I have some downtime, I love to go to a spa with friends. I don’t really TO TRAIN OR COMPETE? have massages as I have plenty of Absolutely. I wear make up every painful sports ones during training! day when I’m training - I always like to look and feel my best. I’ll Q: ANY PLANS FOR A PREwear an oil-free foundation then OLYMPICS MAKEOVER? apply black eyeliner and mascara. I’ll probably have my hair coloured I’m an eyeliner addict and love and my nails neatened up. dark smoky eyes for a night out.

Personal Bests A total of 538 athletes make up Team GB but certain faces have already become Olympic favourites. Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton, Keri-Anne Payne are all championing beauty and bodycare campaigns as they prepare for the 2012 spotlight. From track and field, to pool and diving platform, these Olympians are proving athletes can step up to the style podium too. Lisa Haynes discovers their fast track secrets to groomed glory.

5 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

HEALTH & BEAUTY

KERRI-ANNE PAYNE

Swimmer Keri-Anne Payne, 24, is the face of Max Factor and Oral-B.

Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek 24h Frizz Fighter, £4.49

VICTORIA PENDLETON Track cyclist Victoria Pendleton, 31, is the face of Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek. Q: WHAT’S YOUR MAKE-UP MANTRA? It’s always been important to me to look good when I’m racing. I even like to have painted nails when I ride. I like the saying, ‘Look good, feel good, go good!’ I definitely think looking good helps you feel more confident so I’ll wear a little mascara, tinted moisturiser and lip balm. I always reapply before getting up on the podium. Q: WHICH AREAS REALLY SUFFER BECAUSE OF YOUR SPORT? Training with a helmet on every day means my hair is prone to a lot of frizz so I need a haircare regime that helps protect against helmet hair! I love to leave in a hydrating smoothing product after washing like Pantene’s Smooth & Sleek 24h Frizz Fighter to combat any frizziness. Q: WHAT ARE YOUR MUST-HAVE BEAUTY

PRODUCTS? I love Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream or Neom Organics Moroccan Blush Rose Oil for some indulgent pampering. In my make-up bag I rely on Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF20, By Terry Touche Veloutee highlighting concealer and Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy.

Q: BEING A WATER BABY, HOW DOES THE POOL AFFECT YOUR SKIN? My beauty regime is quite easy. Because I’m a swimmer the chlorine can really make my skin dry so afterwards I shower, exfoliate my face and then moisturise. When I get home from training it’s just a case of applying some more moisturiser and a slick of mascara and then I feel a little bit more girly again. Q: HOW DO YOU LIKE TO PAMPER YOURSELF? I love to paint my fingernails and toes when I’m watching TV. Being in the pool all day isn’t very glamorous so it’s nice to treat myself when I’m not training. Dior nail polish in Blue Label is my current favourite but I have to keep my nails short to avoid scratching other swimmers in the pool. Q: WHAT ARE YOUR

MUST-HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS? I love using Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Scrub because it smells so fresh and leaves my skin feeling pampered. I reach for Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deep conditioner twice a week to keep my hair soft, shiny and conditioned. Q: DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MAKEUP TRICK? I would never go for false lashes but if you wiggle a mascara brush from the root of your lashes up to the top you can really plump your eyelashes. I apply a few coats of Max Factor’s False Lash Effect Gold Edition Mascara for real ‘wow’ impact. When it’s on I’m often surprised they’re my own lashes! Q: ANY PLANS FOR A PREOLYMPICS MAKEOVER? I’m planning on having some exciting nails for the Olympics. I love experimenting with nail polish colours. Max Factor False Lash Effect Gold Edition Mascara, £10.99

Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE FEATURE TO ACCENTUATE FOR A NIGHT OUT? My hair, of course! It’s crammed into a hot helmet pretty much every day so when I’m glamming up, I love to really make my hair stand out. Q: ANY PLANS FOR A PREOLYMPICS MAKEOVER? I’ll definitely have a trim before the Olympics, go for a facial and have my nails done. I certainly won’t have much time to pamper myself during the Games! J U LY 2 0 1 2 5 7

HEALTH & BEAUTY

HEALTH BEAUTY

STRETCH MARK REMOVAL USING CARBOXYTHERAPY & CELLULITE REMOVAL USING VELASHAPE

DR. ARIEL HAUS Has Solutions To Restore Your Body This Summer

r Ariel Haus is an expert using Carboxytherapy and has used this procedure in his Brazilian clinic for over 10 years. In the UK Dr Haus has just unveiled treatments using Carboxytherapy specifically targeting Stretch Marks. Dr Haus’ Harley Street clinic already offers Carboxytherapy treatments combating dark under eye bags and these have proved very popular. Carboxytherapy involves the injection of a small amount of carbon dioxide gas just beneath the skin’s surface and it delivers results by increasing the oxygen flow to the target area. Carbon dioxide is produced by the body naturally, and should not be confused with the potentially fatal carbon monoxide. Carboxytherapy is a popular choice for the treatment of stretch marks on the stomach and legs. Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy or rapid gain of fat). Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with pregnancy. A minimally-invasive treatment that is virtually painless, it can be done in around 5 minutes. Following treatment the skin texture will improve. Between 6-12 Carboxytherapy treatments are usually required for stretch marks, all spaced one week apart. This is a treatment that is suitable for all skin types and involves no downtime following the treatment. Carboxytherapy dates back to the 1930s and by using this additional carbon dioxide the body recovers from poor blood flow and in turn the body reacts by increasing the oxygen flow to the target area. Another great summer bikini season solution is VelaShape. VelaShape II combines gentle light and radio frequency energies (elōs™) with mechanical rollers and vacuum suction to manipulate the

5 102 8 J UJ U LY 2 20 01 122 NE

Dr Haus has regular columns in UK magazines and is often consulted by manufacturers of leading skin products and brands to offer insight and his opinion owing to his extensive experience. superficial fat tissue layer that contributes to cellulite. The heat from the light and RF energies increases metabolism of this fatty layer and shrinks the size of fat cells. The mechanical rollers and vacuum suction act on the blood vessels to increase circulation to the local area,

as well as massaging the skin to achieve a smoother, less dimpled surface appearance. elaShape II offers a gradual improvement of cellulite in treated areas, firmer and tighter skin surfaces are also reported. 4-6 sessions are initially recommended over the space of just over a week. Maintenance treatments are done once a month. Treatment is safe and effective. Dr Ariel Haus is registered as a medical practitioner in Brazil, the United Kingdom and Portugal. The specific non-invasive cosmetic treatments that Dr. Haus offers are: • Skin peels to remove the eﬀects of sun damage and also to rejuvenate the skin • Treatments to address wrinkles and frown lines • Dermal fillers (bioplasty and Restylane SUBQ) to smooth out deeper wrinkles and lines • Skin treatments, rejuvenation and hair removal using eMax laser • Body sculpting, cellulite and fat removal with Velashape, the latest technology to achieve non-surgical liposuction. In addition to his private clinic in Harley Street, London, Dr. Haus also works in the NHS and by arrangement is also able to see patients in Rio de Janeiro. Dr Ariel Haus only uses non-invasive treatments and medicines that have been approved by the relevant regulators in the U.K. In most cases, these procedures have also been approved for use in other countries in Europe and the United States.

www.drhausdermatology.com drarielhaus.blogspot.com 10 Harley Street, London W1G 9PF 020 7467 1525

Beauty Beyond Belief Stunning Hair Extensions Micro Rings

Proven Results...

%100 Remi human hair

S afest Method of extensions Tangle free No Glue or heat Minimal shedding Undetectable once in Will last the longest Silicone lined for better hold Extremely soft and durable N o damage to the natural hair Different colours to match hair Free consultation and POA

before

after

Beauty Treatment Menu Traditional Manicure £14.00 Infills £18.00 Eye Treatments or pedicure Re-Resin £15.00 Eyelash Tint Luxury Manicure £25.00 Single repair £2.00 Eyebrow Tint or Pedicure Complete soak off £10.00 Eyebrow threading Polish only £6.00 (without new set) Eyelash Perm Nails shaped and polish £8.00

Bio Sculpture Gels

Minx Nails

Hands or Feet £25.00 £35.00 Waxing £18.00 Half leg £10.00 £2.00 Full leg £18.00 £10.00 Half arm £9.00 Full arm £13.00 Underarm £9.00 Shellac Nails Bikini line £9.00 Shellac and file £15.00 Hollywood £15.00 Shellac and mani or pedi £21.00 Eyebrows £8.00 Top lip £4.00 Fibreglass Nails Chin/Cheek £6.00 Full set of wraps £25.00 Back/Chest £12.00 Full set of tips £35.00 with fibreglass Full set of overlays Full set of tips with gels Infills Single repair Complete soak off (without new set)

Francesca Harris

Private home salon in Radlett Also mobile for most treatments

07795214481 www.beautybeyondbelief.co.uk

SU-DO Spray Tanning

£20.00 £10.00 Full body £10.00 £8.00 Half body £6.00 £18.00 Make-Up Day £25.00 Evening £35.00 Facials £25.00 Basic Facial £45.00 £20.00 Special Occasion Advanced Luxury Facial £30.00

HEALTH & BEAUTY

ABSOLUTELY

FLAWLESS BY LEVANAH REYES-WAINWRIGHT

A SURVEY BY SUPERDRUG HAS REVEALED THAT WOMEN SPEND AN AVERAGE OF 330 DAYS OF THEIR LIVES APPLYING MAKE-UP AND WITH A MILLION STRESSES WEIGHING US DOWN, WE WANT FOUNDATION FORMULAS THAT ARE QUICK, EASY TO USE AND ACTUALLY BENEFIT OUR SKIN WHEN APPLIED. I’VE PICKED SOME OF THE BEST NEW FOUNDATIONS TO ENSURE YOU CAN FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH. BEST FOR DULL, UNEVEN SKIN

Thick, caked on foundation can often accentuate your flaws so today’s foundation formulas are more natural-looking, with flawless skin best achieved by using a ‘less is more’ method. If you are looking for a unified complexion that radiates luminousity, L’Oréal Paris have introduced Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation (£10.99, available nationwide) in six wearable shades designed to instantly illuminate the skin. Your skin will stay hydrated for up to 24 hours with lightweight coverage and a velvet touch finish. If you are looking instead to disguise imperfections, then new Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation (£10.99, Superdrug) is a new generation of liquid foundation that melts into the skin and contains 3 micronized colour concealing pigments designed to correct blemishes, diminish dark circles and eradicate redness.

BEST FOR OILY SKIN

Previously oily and combinations skins have been lumped into the same category, but now companies like Clinique and Clarins are recognising the need for foundation formulas that work in harmony with each skin type. Clinique’s new Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup (£21.50, available nationwide), is specially formulated for oily skin to control shine throughout the day. The ultra-light gel-cream formula feels refreshing and silky on the skin to maintain a fresh look all day. Clarins’ Ever Matte Foundation SPF 15 (£24, clarins.co.uk) uses an exclusive plant based ‘Skin Detox’ complex to balance shine and tighten pores whilst still giving day-long comfort and stay-fresh coverage. 6 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

BEST FOR COMBINATION SKIN

Revolutionary formulas for combination skins now control oily areas whilst hydrating dry, tight patches to ensure a fresh, semi-matte finish. Chanel’s Perfection Lumière (£36, chanel.com) is both moisturising and mattifying, comes in 16 shades and different undertones e.g.yellow, for a real tone-matching result, which is lightweight and buildable. Also perfect for combination skins is Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW (£24.50, benefitcosmetics.co.uk) from Benefit. This oil-free formula has a hydrating complex that helps to plump up skin along with vitamin C & E known to prevent signs of ageing. Available in 9 shades and with an SPF25, Hello Flawless delivers instant results to leave you looking flawless in a flash.

BEST FOR MATURE SKIN

As we age our complexions become thirsty and lines and wrinkles appear, so you need foundations that cover without drawing attention to imperfections. By Terry’s Sheer Expert (£44, spacenk.co.uk) provides adjustable coverage and disguises signs of fatigue. Infused with hyaluronic acid, this perfecting fluid acts like Photoshop in a tube, to deliver a natural satin finish. Reinventing the tinted moisturiser is natural skincare specialist Liz Earle, with Sheer Skin Tint SPF15 (£21, lizearle.com). Rich and creamy like a foundation, yet lightweight, this glides effortlessly onto the skin to enhance natural skin tones. Jemma Kidd’s Skin Rescue Bio-Complex Veil SPF15 (£32, jemmakidd.com) is the ultimate multi-tasker that stimulates collagen production and preps, primes, tints, illuminates and protects the skin all-in-one.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

SKIN

BEACH

BEAUTIFUL

BY LEVANAH REYES-WAINWRIGHT

IF YOU ARE JETTING OFF ON YOUR HOLIDAYS, THEN MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE THESE SUMMER ESSENTIALS BEFORE YOU GO AND WHEN YOU ARE THERE. BEACH BEAUTIFUL SKIN HERE WE COME!

Before you get on that plane to catch that tan, you skin needs to be in tip-top condition. Buff away dead skin cells with Burt’s Bee’s Mango & Orange Sugar Scrub (£12.99, burtsbees.co.uk) to reveal a polished body. Then moisturise any dry skin such as elbows, knees and feet with Living Nature Ultra Rich Body Cream (£27, livingnature.com) which combines the absorption of a cream with the intensely nourishing nature of body butter. If cellulite is the issue, then get your hands on the Australian ‘Wonder Product’ BodyShaper from BioElixa (£49.95, Boots) and reduce the appearance of bumps and dimples by an average of 38% in just 28 days. If you want to ensure you don’t look pasty on arrival at your destination, then look to self-tanning supremo James Read with over 10 years industry experience. His BB Cream and Gradual Tan-in-a-pen (£22.50, jamesreadtan.com) not only perfects

6 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

skin tone, cover imperfections, hydrates and illuminates but also contains a touch of gradual tan for that sun kissed glow. Omorovicza Glam Glow (£46, omorovicza.com) self-tanning lotion will give your body a natural looking golden glow while hints of lemon and tangerine raise the spirits and oils of virgin prunus and apricot kernel nourish the skin resulting in firmer, more supple and younger looking skin. Enhance your tan with Givenchy Mister Radiant Body (£32.50, Selfridges); with pearlescent microbeads of colour suspended in an ultrafresh gel that give a shimmering effect. Whilst away ensure you protect yourself with the best SPF’s available. Comfort Zone’s Sunsoul Body Cream SPF 30 (£36.25, comfortzoneskincare. com) is an anti-ageing sun protection body cream. Its nourishing formula hydrates and protects the skin, whilst making your tan last much

longer. Loved by Fearne Cotton and Thandie Newton, Murad’s powerful antioxidant-rich sunscreen, Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 (£57, murad.co.uk) shields and restores environmentally stressed skin, prevents sun and free radical damage and improves skin’s appearance and elasticity. To repair sun damaged skin, Crème de la Mer’s Reparative Body Lotion (£120, 0870 034 2566) delivers the anti-aging power of a serum to the body so visible damage is repaired and irritation soothed. VitaBella Repair and Protect Gel (£20, myvitabella. co.uk) infused with essentials oils and Aloe Vera is brilliant to calm bites and stings, and perfect popped in the fridge to soothe sunburn.

make-up. Brush on YoungBlood HiDef Mineral Perfecting Powder (£32, ybskin.co.uk) to help absorb excess oil and shine from the heat and set unruly brows with Shavata’s clear waterproof Brow Tamer gel (£14.50, shavata.co.uk ). For eyes, Chanel’s Ombres Contraste Duo (£30, 020 7493 3836) in Sable-Émouvant in natural beige and intense brown is the perfect daytime smoky eye pairing. Ultrasun Ultralip SPF15 (£5.50, John Lewis) makes an ideal base for lipstick enriched with blackcurrant seed oil to moisturise and protect in all temperatures. ModelCo Beauty Fix Airbrush Face (£22, Debenhams) will make sure your make up stays smudge and moisture proof all day, after a gentle mist in the morning.

Vitage Skin Defence SPF30 (£22, cosmestore.co.uk) and Balance Me 99% Natural Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF18 (£26, balanceme. co.uk) both leave a wearable matt finish as a great base for summer

Finally, New Body Shop Vanilla Body Mist (£7.00, 01903 844554) is perfect to splash on that summer feeling, and starting a new fragrance when on holiday helps evoke those happy memories when you return home.

s c e p s r u o y e lov y r o t S x u l i r ictoria’s Va

lens wearer. lux spectacle ri va l u sf es lp when a succ on required he en tried ria and I am si to vi ic r V ea is n e y am m d ev Hello my n se. I realised any years an always the ca ectacles for m on felt sp si n vi or y w m This was not ve d ort. I ha izzy an d sh e o m to e e er ad w m in s ot be g able t they my arm mptoms of n years ago bu sy w c fe si a as s cl al e oc th had separate pairs multif swimming. I p. Now I was back to two as w do it h g ou u as th new I had to gave l the time. I k them and so al to g d in se g u an et g ch d to le swapping an – what a hass something. s on Barnet dent optician en ep d by the in t, ec ir were examined t for t Specs D es si ey vi y to M . ed st id I dec eciali ipmen the latest equ d a varilux sp g an n t si ee u tr s S ri h la Vio ing my Hig d owner Chris eye diseases. After complet d by an st ri et m to r op he advise ucoma and ot tic nerve, I was op e th t ou detecting gla s st, which map ocals. visual field te different types of multif e th Catherine on ny which ilor the compa ss E om fr s nse ocal ded varilux le type of multif crease She recommen ocals. The more advanced in d an ) g effect ltif in m im sw e si invented mu th . ea er. distortion (i.e area making adaptation y the varilux lenses reduce te ed I decid to tr termedia s in al d oc if an ifocal lenses lt g u in m the read types of to (only mult st t te ap la ad e th to s g se in n After discuss e of easiest le s which is on n x). le lu n ri io va it ed ed ll new uly be ca tr n ucci, Prada, ca r lo si stic - Dior, G ta n made by es fa to try on as w e g the ran at it was easy d th an ay e w a am fr es - a ch to choose a new They were displayed in su on my favourite two fram . ed I then wanted ss se id le n ec d lux le s) rine I d e list was en ding my vari u help of Cathe cl e n th (i Tom Ford, th h e it ic w pr d lf frames an ete pair was ha the different second compl a as i, cc u G Dior and a lation, lf to both. – what a reve ad re to d I treated myse an card that tance y guarantee see in the dis m ld d u ha co I I s s. ec ec get used ion sp of my new sp if I could not my new fash h at it th w ce er On collection n g n ra u re-ass is no way I’m 10 years you though there I also had the – s. s se ir I also looked n pa le x te lu ra real vari back to sepa these were the to change them s ay d 0 6 d to them I ha younger, back! look 10 years ou y e ak giving them m which st, and specs rilux speciali va al re a t So if you wan Direct Opticians. cs then go to Spe

SPECS DIRECT OPTICIANS 85 High Street Barnet EN5 5UR visit our website for the latest designs and offers www.specsdirectbarnet.co.uk

020 8449 1993

Fashion Frames Practice of the Year 2010 finalist Independent Practice of the Year 2010 finalist

HEALTH & BEAUTY

RETURN TO THE

BRONZE AGE The Olympic athletes may be gunning for gold or silver this summer, but bronze is the winning look to strive for in beauty.

Few of us are sporting natural tans thanks to the unseasonable weather. However, your make-up bag has the perfect antidote to sallow complexions. If the sun won’t play ball, bring out the bronzer. A believable sun-kissed glow can be yours with transforming bronzing and highlighter products. “The healthy bronzed goddess look has always been a summertime favourite,” says Liz Pugh, Avon professional make-up artist. A bronzed and beautiful summer? Oh, glow on then.

GLOW GETTER

Ditch the dark matte bronzers, this season is all about a healthy, natural complexion. “When applying your bronzer, be sure to sweep the brush over your forehead, chin and nose - all the areas the sun would naturally catch,” advises Pugh. “For summertime nights out also brush along your shoulders and collarbone, this will provide the ultimate sunkissed look.” The trick to a believable ‘tan’ is to find a bronzer with just the right mix of red and browns - more like the colours you might find in your natural tan rather than anything too TOWIE-esque orange. 6 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

Fake the sporty glow you would get after a day on the beach with an extra flush to your cheeks using blusher.

SHIMMER FEATURES

A bronze eyeshadow is this season’s make-up bag must-have. One light stroke of an antique, molten shade and you can look elegantly polished in seconds. Up the intensity for an evening of summer cocktails with a deeper, rusty copper shade and lashings of mascara. If one shade isn’t enough, try layering neutral bronze, taupe and sand dune shades. An unexpected vibrant flash of colour like sky blue or citrus yellow will also make your eyes smoulder against a tan. Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido, says: “Blend a shimmering pale gold on the entire upper lid up to the brow line and a bronze copper just across the lid. “Define the inner corners with a surprise pop of aquamarine blue colour.”

BODY BEAUTIFUL

There’s one bronze beauty look that’s never going to catch on and

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Clarins Enchanted Limited Edition Colour Quartet & Liner Palette, £30

Chantecaille Radiance Gel Bronzer, £49

Bobbi Brown LongWear Cream Shadows in Bronze Sugar, Candlelight, Copper and Nude Beach, £18 each

Estee Lauder Limited Edition Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee in Shimmering Sands, £28

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess collection, from £21.50

Benefit Sun Beam golden bronze complexion highlighter, £18.50

that’s the two-tone dark face/pale limbs effect. For an all-over glow, try an instant bronzing lotion to look luminous in 20 minutes flat. Self-tan products today are intelligent enough to be rain and sweat resistant but wash off in the shower. “A self-tan can illuminate your skin helping you not look as tired and washed out,” explains Athena Skouvakis, Piz Buin make-up artist. “It’s important not to make the skin appear too dark - a natural shade is key to pulling off that sun-kissed radiant look. From my experience, you should only ever aim to go two shades darker than your current natural skin tone.”

SUN-BAKED LIMBS

Once you’re basking in your own bronzed glory, emphasise the look further with some magic metallic enhancers. “A bronzed body is seen as a priceless accessory all year round,” says make-up artist Daniel Sandler. “Try a body shimmer to add a glamorous finishing touch and warm, golden highlights to your skin whether you have a natural or faux tan.” Make the most of the fact you can flash your pins before they’re back in thick opaque tights. Create supermodellong legs using a contouring bronzing technique. Sandler suggests: “Apply down the centre of the backs of legs, concentrating in a straight line from backs of thighs to ankles. Gently blend edges to achieve reflective dimension but avoid a stripe effect.”

TRIED & TESTED

Claire Macdonald gives the mascara wand the elbow with eyelash extensions. I wanted a dramatic lash look for my wedding which would a) mean I could avoid panda eyes if crying ensued and b) last until I unpacked my honeymoon clothes. With a hectic pre-wedding schedule Flutter was the answer to my skinny lash prayers as the eye-enhancing therapists come to your own home. A thorough inspection of my eye shape and current lash length and thickness was the first step. Due to my long lash length, my therapist thoughtfully advised me against my intended feline look so we went ahead with the ‘Va-va-Voom’ featuring longer lashes in the centre and shorter at the corners for a fuller effect. The entire treatment is bespoke to your own eyelashes and as I’m blessed with relatively lengthy ones, the therapist used the longest extensions available for full impact and to achieve a curled effect rather than poker straight. Goodbye mascara AND eyelash curlers. Tens of long, luscious lashes were painstakingly and individually applied for 90 minutes. The extensions are carefully glued onto your existing eyelashes so they shed when your own lashes naturally fall out. Though the treatment is long, as your eyes remain closed throughout and you’re lying back, it’s pretty relaxing - and the results are worth it. I open my eyes to fuller, thicker, longer looking lashes that didn’t look remotely fake. I take note of the therapist’s aftercare advise for extra lash longevity - use a non oil-based eye make-up remover or cleanser and a dry mascara comb to keep any unruly extensions in check. Mascara can be worn although it’s tricky to remove and I didn’t feel I needed it. My Va-va-Vooms were perfect for a long holiday but after three weeks I felt that they’d run their course and started twisting and falling out so returned to my therapist to have them professionally removed. And that’s the hardest part - I’m missing my extra Flutter already.

J U LY 2 0 1 2 6 5

HOUSE & GARDEN

WELCOME TO

URBAN IRON PROVIDES A BESPOKE METAL FABRICATION SERVICES FROM THEIR FULLY EQUIPPED WORKSHOP WITH ONSITE WELDING CAPABILITIES, THEY CATER FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PROJECTS, FROM CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WORK TO MORE TRADITIONAL BLACKSMITHING.

eter Coughlan the manager and driving force behind this up and coming company has been making things with metal ever since a start-up business in Perth Western Australia back in the mid eighty’s with a hands on approach and strong focus on design, things soon started to take off and “Fear and Loathing” established itself in the local market making mainly furniture combining iron work and reclaimed local hardwoods This start-up was also the vehicle to implement new ideas about becoming involved in a social enterprise schemes and employed ex-offenders through in what was known at the time as the second chance job register. Leaving Australia in 97 for an overdue gap year it didn’t take

6 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

long to find a new opptunity and discovered the forge on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham as Peter discribes”it was like finding a comfy chair “surrounded by creative people it was a great environment to take time out and learn new skills inc traditionally blacksmithing from the forge owner at the time Nick Shields.

name in quality gates and railings. Here Peter talks about the future ‘’Urban Iron is on the move again onward and upward or so I like to think from the 24th of July we will be into bigger workshops at 119-223 Sandycombe lane in Kew and this expansion will allow us to increase our capacity for the larger commercial projects where quality and bespoke design are focal it was so good in fact that’s where points while retaining a personal he stayed for the next ten years service for that broken gate that taking over the forge and local artist might need fixing or missing cast outlet shop “Par-ici” in church st iron railheads that need replacing , Twickenham with Michele Whitby. It’s important for me that my staff become involved and have input From there ,the next step was during the fabrication and take forming urban iron and moving off ownership of the part they play ,my the Island into a bigger workshop staff all have a good knowledge in in Teddington, it was a pragmatic each other roles and take pride in decision that enabled this new the feedback which is often left for enterprise space to grow and in us at Check a trade “ the last 4 years has grown on its success to become a respected What does the remainder of 2012

hold? For Urban iron, ‘’well for a start I’m not watching the news because the doom and gloom bears no relationship to my order books. Recently we have project managed entire frontages involving coordinating the brick layers and overseeing automation this is an area I would like to develop as it leads to a seamless join in the overall effect, I would also like to introduce training or a job opportunity for disadvantaged youth, consolidate work practice and focus on the detail in that makes the difference’’ . Small but perfectly formed they can focus on individual projects from concept to installation. Please contact Peter for more information 0800 085 2410 peter@urbaniron.co.uk www.urbaniron.co.uk

FEATURE

THE ULTIMATE HOME The world’s leading provider of golf simulators aboutGolf has partnered with London architects and interior designers Squire and Partners to offer the ultimate home golfing experience.

For the first time, the simulators are now available to be custom-built into private residences, combining worldclass architectural design with cutting-edge golf technology.

With its innovative 3trak system, aboutGolf offers the most technologically advanced, fully immersive golf simulators, measuring every drive, pitch, chip and putt in unprecedented detail and accuracy.

From Pebble Beach to St Andrews, golfers can now play 50 of the world’s top courses in their own living room on a custom simulator by aboutGolf with the premium home fitting service providing golfers with

6 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

a unique golfing experience.  Squire and Partners is an awardwinning architectural practice who have been designing and executing projects on key sites in London and internationally for over 35 years. Partner at the practice Henry Squire, said: “We are delighted to be part of this project and join aboutGolf to offer a first class service to golfers who want to bring the world’s leading golf courses into their own home.

We can tailor the design of the room around the simulator so it is integrated beautifully into their individual homes. This truly is at the cutting edge of home entertainment”.  The simulators produce the most definitive ball and club data in a reliable and consistent manner, which has become an essential feature for golfers wanting to improve their game. Furthermore the integration of performance

FEATURE

GOLF EXPERIENCE... tools, such as aG Flix and aG Balance, turns the simulator into a full golf swing analysis unit, giving quick, tangible feedback allowing you to improve your golf game immediately.   World No.1 golfer Luke Donald, who recently installed a 3Trak-powered PGA Tour simulator in his own home in Chicago, said: “As an owner of a PGA TOUR Simulator, I am a firm believer in aboutGolf ’s

technology. A few shots on the simulator and I was convinced. My game was the same indoors as it is out.”

real difference since the latest simulators from aboutGolf have been installed and we have had great feedback on the accuracy.

Leading indoor golf operator Urban Golf has recently installed the simulators across all of its London venues, allowing golfers to tee up on their lunch break and after work.   Urban Golf Managing Director James Day said: “Our members have seen a

The technology is such now that even seasoned professionals will find it hard to discern the difference in accuracy between a shot on the simulator and the real thing. It opens up a whole range of possibilities for golfers at all levels to learn and practice the game.”

URBAN GOLF Urban Golf Kensington

Kensington Shopping Mall, 125 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SF

Tel. 0207 248 8600 Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, London, W1F 9NW

Tel. 0207 248 8600

Urban Golf Smithfield

12 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA

Tel. 0207 248 8600

email theclubsecretary@urbangolf.co.uk www.urbangolf.co.uk www.aboutgolf.com www.squireandpartners.com

J U LY 2 0 1 2 6 9

HOUSE & GARDEN

A PASSION FOR INTERIORS... Ask someone what they most remember about their lives, and it most definitely won’t be things. Instead, you will hear wonderful stories about what they have experienced. Central to these very human experiences is the home. It’s where you raise your family. Where you celebrate milestones. Where you live, laugh, relax & entertain. It’s where you feel safe, calm, enveloped, connected. Your home is the heart you wear on your sleeve and the most visible expression of who you are as a person... Gary J. Fernandez is always honoured when clients trust him to help create their homes. Turning houses into homes is his passion and the driving force behind everything his company does. For over two decades Gary, and his team have guided people in their quest for 7 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

stylish, functional, fabulous living. “It’s always been paramount to express my client’s desires based on a true collaboration of taste, need & most importantly budget” says Gary He has the vision to see the finished project, taking into account the light, space and type of building, and what each room will be used for. “When I view a building for the first time I don’t see a solid block of space, I see something more organic, with its own lifeforce, ready to create the clients vision into reality” The services include Design only, A Design and Supply Service, right through to a Complete & Total Refurbishment Operation. Whatever Service you choose, the attention to the customers needs

doesn’t stop at the initial stage. From first discussion through to ‘turn-key’ completion Gary is there. “We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, and going the extra mile right through to our after care service. We will not stop until every fine detail is perfect” He said with pride. Gary’s unique approach connects to his clients on a deep and enduring level, with one simple mission: To create a home that reflects them, and how they experience life.

‘I would definitely use him again’

MRS GILBERT, RADLETT

‘He was considerate of the fact that we had children in the house, making it easy for us to live through the process’

SHARON, ELSTREE.

‘I went away and left my flat in Gary’s hands. When I came back all I could say was ‘Wow’!’

VALERIE, FINCHLEY

Here are some very satisfied customer comments... ‘I was so satisfied with Garys work I have recommended him to 2 of my friends who are now using him’

MR BENDER, FINCHLEY

For more information about GJF Ltd call Gary on 020 8953 5374 or 07976 855 231. Alternatively you can email info@gjfltd.com

ARTESIO

速

www.poggenpohl.com

EXCLUSIVE POGGENPOHL KITCHEN DESIGN CENTRES Ascot, 65 High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP T - 01344 624829 | New Barnet, 22 Greenhill Parade, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1EU T - 020 8441 3477 | London NW3, 477-481 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6HS T - 020 7794 7801 | London SW3, 172 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1HW T - 020 7838 0588 | London SW1, 107 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8PH T - 020 7730 7927 | London SW11, 190-192 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5TQ T - 020 7223 2026 | London SE1, Arch 213C, Newnham Terrace, Hercules Road, London, SE1 7DR T - 020 7902 5243 | London W1, 118 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 3RT T - 020 7224 1986 | St Albans, 100 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NX T - 01727 738111

For a brochure or details of your nearest studio please call 0800 612 6995 or visit our website www.poggenpohl.com

HOUSE & GARDEN

A VERY BROWN HEDGE INDEED! A phids are one of the commonest and most troublesome of all garden insect pests. They attack a large number of garden plants through out the country and recently have been causing much disfigurement to ornamental conifer hedges. Commonly referred to as Greenfly or Blackfly these aphids feed on hedges, sucking the sap of the plant and spreading several varieties of virus, causing severe die back. The Current troublesome aphid

7 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

is the Cypress Aphid, which predominantly affects conifer hedging. The damage inflicted on conifer hedges by the aphid Cinara Cupressi is severe and can lead to large brown patches on the hedge, which leads to localised foliage death, reducing the aesthetic look of the hedge. As the aphid is active from May to October it is important to catch this problem early and apply treatments to stop its spread. The Cypress Aphid causes damage to Western

Red Cedar, Lawsons Cypress, Leylandii and Monterey Cypress. Aphids also indirectly damage car paintwork, patios and drives with honeydew, this a sugar rich sticky substance secreted by the aphids. Control of aphids on woody and non-woody plants is easy, additionally good cultural techniques help to reduce exploding populations. Techniques that can be employed are ensuring that overwintering aphids do not survive during

the winter, cleaning dead plant material and encouraging natural predators will help. In terms of treatments the old horticultural practice of applying a winter oil wash to fruit trees to kill overwintering eggs and young insects is still a very sound practice. At the first sign of brown patches telephone Bartlett Tree Experts for a free consultation and professional advise on 01707 649 018.

Bartlett Tree Experts A Complete and Comprehensive Tree Care Service since 1907 For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has led both the science and services that make your landscape thrive. No matter the size or scope of your needs, our arborists bring a rare mix of groundbreaking research, global resources and a local service approach to every task at hand. Trees add so much value to our lives; Bartlett adds even more value to your trees.

Tree & Shrub Pruning . Planting . Tree Removal Tree Stock Surveys . Woodland Management Health & Safety Reports . Disease & Insect Control

For a free quotation please call your local arborist, Mark Davis

01707 649 018 radlett@bartlettuk.com www.bartlett.com

h o u s& e HOUSE GARDEN g a r d e n

WINDOWS WITH CHARACTER

he Heritage Window Company is an established family run business with over 45 years industry experience, and was specifically formed to provide a bespoke service to discerning homeowners who are passionate about retaining the original window style in keeping with the character of their property, whilst improving on energy eﬃciency, weathering and maintenance. The Benenden™ aluminium window is the slimmest aluminium section on the market and has been uniquely designed to replace and replicate the original metal windows of period properties, whilst providing the benefits of modern performance glazing. . The Benenden™ window can be installed direct into brick or stone, into existing or new timber frames and can be individually designed to replicate the shapes and sizes without compromise to aesthetics. The ethos of the company is 7 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

to oﬀer a professional “without compromise” service setting extremely high industry standards. This is achieved by directly employed installation teams who work to the expectations which The Heritage Window Company set out and actively police. The combination of a quality product range coupled with an unparalleled service has positioned The Heritage Window Company as the market leader and as such has attracted many prestigious projects. The Grand Designs team chose the Heritage Window Company to work with them on the striking Art Deco house, which is a true example of enhancing without losing originality, (link http://www.channel4.com/progr ammes/grand-designs/episode-g uide/series-5/episode-18 ). The Heritage Window Company works on a consultative basis to ensure the client is informed throughout the process and the product

meets design and performance criteria. All supply and install projects also have a thorough site survey prior to and post installation which forms part of the comprehensive service. The Benenden™ product range oﬀers a diverse choice in glass design which includes various glass types and colours, Heritage Leaded Sealed Units to match the original Lead patterns as well as Art Deco and Georgian bar, providing authenticity to the original design. An extensive range of handles and finishes are available to compliment the Benenden™

Systems as well as security options. With an expanding product portfolio The Heritage Window Company now includes Bi-Folding Doors, French and Sliding Patio Doors, Composite Doors and Sliding Sash Windows designed as a direct replacement to box sash originals. The Heritage Window Company is DGCOS registered as a founder member, which ensures a thorough warranty is issued on completion, giving peace of mind to the customer. To summarise: • High levels of customer service • Quality Benenden™ product range • Skilled fitters directly employed • Over 45 years industry knowledge For the Heritage experience, call for advice and information on 020 8698 0055 or visit one of the friendly showrooms located at: Beaconsfield 01494 730400 Dorking 01306 880404 Sevenoaks 01732 461919 Website: www.thwc.co.uk

Uniquely designed to fit into existing timber frames or direct to brick or stone Accurately replicate your traditional style windows Available in over 200 RAL colours Installed by our own craftsmen Full consultation service

CONSERVATION BY DESIGN 01494 730 400

www.thwc.co.uk

HOUSE & GARDEN

pro perty life

THE WINNING FORMULA FOR CREATING DREAM HOMES… FEW SKILLS ARE ACQUIRED OVERNIGHT, AND THE COMPLEX BLEND OF SKILLS AND TRADES REQUIRED TO CREATE HOMES BEFITTING OF THE PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN SOUTH BUCKS AND SURREY, ARE NO EXCEPTION. LOCAL FAMILY OWNED EAB CONSTRUCTION, HAVE BEEN BUILDING THEIR TEAM AND HONING THOSE SKILLS FOR OVER 26 YEARS, AND THE RESULTS ARE THERE TO SEE.

hether you are planning an extension, a long overdue refurbishment, or looking to build your dream home, you are certain to need the right team with a proven experience for the whole project. Established in 1986 by Paul and Julia Berridge, EAB remains a family owned and run Beaconsfield based business. With many of their original team still on board and a second generation of the family now helping to grow the business, EAB remains true to the principles, which have earned it a reputation for constructing homes of exceptional quality, to the most exacting standards. There are now more than 50 examples of EAB homes throughout South Bucks and Surrey, and although no two are the same, they all share the quality of build, high class materials, design flair and attention to detail, which has become the hallmark of the brand. However, reputations depend not only on the quality of the product, but also on the integrity of the company JUNE2012 7960 J U LY 2 0 1 2

and EAB have demonstrated over the years, that they can be trusted to deliver projects on time and to budget, relying on the dedication, experience and commitment of the whole team from the Directors down. Paul and Julia take an active personal interest in each stage of every development, from the acquisition of that perfect building plot, right through the planning and design process, to the polishing of the door knobs on the way out. As a mark of quality, EAB holds one of the highest NHBC ratings available to any home builder. Creating a modern dream home, requires a unique blend of skills; ranging from the integration of the latest state of the art and environmentally green technologies, to the latest luxury kitchen and bathroom designs, all brought together within the graceful interior styling and traditional architectural elegance deserving of the area. It is the recognition of this talent, not unlike that of a conductor, bringing together an orchestra to produce a masterpiece, which has

led to so many commissions for EAB. There are two sides to the EAB new build business, including spec. building for private clients and developers, alongside the construction of their own developments, of which several are already planned for the next year. However, EAB has also remained true to the extensions and refurbishment business, on which they first built their reputation, now strengthened by countless recommendations from their clients. In this market, EAB has remained the contractor of choice for many home owners, some of which have used them on several occasions, impressed not only by the quality of work and high level of reliable personal service, but knowing they will always be on hand when needed. Completed in February this year, a project in Camp Road, Gerrards Cross, is a spectacular example of an EAB home. The new property, which incorporates 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms spread over 10,000 sq.ft. of stunning living accommodation,

sold oﬀ plan when the home was but a few inches out of the ground; a true testament to EAB’s reputation for design and build quality. The new property is built to an ultra luxurious specification, featuring air conditioning and fresh air ventilation, a fully integrated computer controlled lighting and sound system, and a basement with a fully fitted cinema and wine cellar, all sited within over 1.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. A truly exceptional example of what this home builder is all about. So when you are driving around the area, look out for the EAB boards, you are sure to see many more of them in the future. Or, if you would like to know more about the company and what they can oﬀer you, from a small extension to a new 15,000 sq.ft. mansion, give Paul or Julia a call, their door is always open, and they will always be around to discuss your very own dream home. www.eabconstruction.co.uk Tel: 01494

HOUSE & GARDEN

NO NEED TO WAIT UNTIL LONDON 2012 TO ENJOY THE OLYMPIC FEELING!

ith the pre-Olympic excitement mounting, it’s the perfect time to talk about Origin’s new Olympic indoor pool houses. The company announced this bright range of packages to celebrate London 2012, and already some of these buildings are under construction, or well into the planning stage. Origin’s customers have taken to the four models - Arena, Marathon, Challenger and Olympiad - and many are already taking advantage of the gym installations, and choosing their exercise equipment, much of which is included in the high value new packages. With an accent on healthy living our designers have built in fitness must-haves, such as a gym, swim jets and an exciting alfresco feel. And we have run our ideas past our own Olympic hopeful, swimmer Fran Halsall, who we are sponsoring up to the world stopping occasion. Through the use of cutting edge technology and the finest new materials we have managed to bring in the four new packages at record breaking prices - and we have included many of the most exciting advances available to today’s swimming pool buyer. Temperature controlled pool and surroundings - of course. An exterior finish engineered timber construction. A wide choice of exterior and interior finishes and colours - so your new Olympic Pool House will match in with the colour, surroundings and fabric of your home.

with two 50 metre swimming pools and a 25 metre diving pool - one of the main venues of the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. Olympic hopeful Fran Halsall is sponsored by Origin, and is ambitious about the pool houses - she wants one! Catch up with what she’s doing to prepare for London 2012 by visiting her website www.francescahalsall.com

OUR PRESENT TO YOU...

We have even selected ten big canvas styles to maximise the look of your interior, featuring the sort of imagery we think will suit this truly life changing installation. You can choose any two of these with our compliments. THE COMPANY...

Origin has been building indoor pool houses and outdoor pools for thirty years, and is recognised as the country’s leaders in its field. As the projects have become more complex, the team has always risen to the challenge, and delivered supremely designed and built pools for their increasingly discerning clientele. Origin projects are always handled at director level, and their teams of designers and builders, many of whom have been with the company over twenty five years, are committed to their essential roles in what is a very exacting business. Origin’s outdoor pools are designed by a structural engineer, and overseen OUTDOOR POOLS TOO... by a contracts director. Their role Origin has had such a warm response One of the ten canvases specially prepared for is to make certain the results are Origin’s Olympic clients. to the Olympic range that they have perfect. They look after every detail introduced Olympic-styled outdoor from filtration to waterproofing, pools too. There are four sizes to choose from, starting at 10 and heating to mechanical engineering. x 4 metre, and a host of options and add-ons to make your Origin is also respected in the industry for its unflinching garden life complete. Many of Origin’s clients swim in their regard for the choice of the very best materials – the outdoor pools throughout the winter too. Not because they’re finest quality mosaic, ceramic or glass tiles. State of the art particularly hardy, more that the heating makes it not only retractable automatic safety covers. The most beautiful natural possible, but really enjoyable - even when the snow’s falling! stone surrounds and edgings from around the world. Like the Olympic pool houses, Origin is prepared to pay On the scientific side, Origin can advise exhaustively half your VAT on an outdoor pool for a limited time. on easy clean filtration systems that provide sparkling clear, trouble-free pools. The company can recommend WE WILL EVEN PAY HALF THE VAT! and fit fully controlled chemical dosing systems with Our entry style Olympic indoor package is the Arena - an 8 x ozone water treatment, and generally give tips and 4.5 metre building, housing a 5.7 x 2.75 metre swim jet pool, ideas for the economical running of your pool. and plenty of room for changing and gym equipment. All for Origin Leisure, Summerhouse Business Park, £132,000. And we will only accept 10% VAT on this design Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6TH as an incentive for you to be the first in the Olympic race! Telephone 01895 823366 or email info@originleisure. com for full details of the Olympic range, the new brochures, SO THIS IS WHY TALKING SWIMMING IS SO POPULAR! or to be included in future distribution of the newsletter Breathtaking events will be taking place in Stratford this NewsWave and Origin’s on line monthly newsline eNews. Summer at the London Aquatics Centre - an indoor facility The best place to start is to visit the all new 7 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

Origin leisure

25TH ANNIVERSARY

the original indoor outdoor pool company

Originâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic range. A new breed of pool house with a sporting feel, inspired by the historic games.

Your project. From beginning to end...

Building perfect pools for over thirty years. Ring Origin on 01895 823366 or email for our brand new brochure info@originleisure.com www.originleisure.com

FAMILY LAW

t is now very common for parents to provide financial assistance to their children to enable the purchase of their first home. This is particularly true with current restrictive lending conditions making it hard for first time buyers to obtain a mortgage even if they have been able to save sufficient to put down a deposit.

on a loan, if the child were to pay an element of rent to the parents in respect of the parents’ part ownership, then this rent would be treated as income upon the parents and again be liable to Income Tax at the parents’ tax rates.

Whether the parents make a loan, a gift or are taking part ownership in the property by way of a Declaration of Trust, it is essential that parents understand the implications of each type of arrangement and the tax implications upon themselves. The most straightforward way is to simply make a gift to the child upon the basis that the money need never be repaid and has “no strings attached”. From the parents’ perspective, this would be treated as a potentially exempt transfer. This means that for Inheritance Tax purposes it would be outside of the parents’ Estate and completely disregarded for Inheritance Tax purposes in the event that the parent were to survive 7 years from the making of the gift. If however the parent were to die within the 7 year period then there may be Inheritance Tax payable and, in the absence of any contrary intention, the tax would fall to be paid by the child as recipient. Considering that they have had to borrow money to purchase the home, it is very unlikely that that child would have funds available to cover any such tax that became due. At the very least therefore it would be sensible for a Deed of Gift to be completed to confirm the agreement made between the parent and child, the date of it being made and, if required, agreement that the burden of any Inheritance Tax that may become due should fall upon that parents’ Estate following death rather than upon the child who had received the gift. The second option would be for the parents’ contribution to be a loan to the child which the child would repay at some time in the 8 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

KIPPERS CAN GIVE YOU FINANCIAL INDIGESTION

Kids in parents’ pockets eroding retirement savings (KIPPERS) may raise a smile, but parents must exercise care when lending money to children who wish to purchase a property. Alex Drake, a Private Client partner at Taylor Walton solicitors, looks at the problems and solutions. future. Such an arrangement should be recorded in writing to make it clear the amount of the loan, the rate of interest payable and any capital repayment terms. The parent could take a charge on the property to secure their loan, subject to the agreement of any lender. Clearly, any interest accruing and paid to the parents would be liable to Income Tax and should be declared on the parents’ Tax Returns. Any outstanding amount of the loan would remain as part of the parents’ Estate and be added to the value of their assets upon death and again be liable to Inheritance Tax. In these circumstances, since

the value of the loan would still form part of the parents’ Estate the Inheritance Tax would be payable out of their Estate also. The final option is for the parents to enter into a Declaration of Trust to take part ownership of the property or have their names on the title deeds themselves. If this part ownership option is taken, then the parent’s share of any capital gains upon sale of the property will be chargeable to the parents as Capital Gains Tax as it would not be the parents’ main residence and thus not qualify for relief. As with interest paid

With all of the above arrangements, the parents should also take care to ensure that the arrangement is taken into account under their Wills. If the parent has more than one child and wishes to treat them all equally, then they may need to make pecuniary legacies to the other children of an equal amount to “make up” for a gift made. In the event that a loan is made, care should be taken to ensure it is clear whether the loan is to be repaid upon death of the parent or indeed written off. If it is to be written off then again appropriate steps should be taken to ensure equality between other siblings if that is deemed appropriate. If the loan is to be repaid, then the parents would no doubt wish to satisfy themselves that the child would not have a sale forced upon them and risk homelessness. Likewise, if part ownership of the property were taken either on the Deeds themselves or by way of a Declaration of Trust then again, it should be established whether the share of the property owned by the parents should form part of that child’s inheritance or whether it would again be intended that the property be sold and the proceeds added to the parents’ Estate for distribution. Independent legal directory, The Legal 500, ranks Taylor Walton’s Private Client department as one of only four premier firms of solicitors in the Beds, Bucks, Herts and Middlesex region for Wills, probate and tax saving strategies. We are particularly experienced in dealing with complex tax planning arrangements and family issues. If you would like advice or assistance in relation to inheritance tax planning and Will writing then please contact Alex Drake of Taylor Walton on 01727 845245 or email to alex.drake@ taylorwalton.co.uk

We stand tall when it comes to

Family Law Commended by The Legal 500, we are a full service law firm with a specialist Family law department. Trust us to deal with the most difficult and sensitive issues that occur in life. ■

■

Pre nuptial and cohabitation agreements Divorce, separation and dissolution of civil partnerships

■

Financial issues

■

Children issues and adoption

■

Collaborative Law

Offices in Harpenden, Luton and St Albans

Effective Solutions for Individuals Call 01582 765111 or visit www.taylorwalton.co.uk

SOLICITORS

TWalton_210x137_Harp Life_ad.ind1 1

22/7/08 10:03:40

Origin leisure

the original indoor outdoor pool company

Your project. From beginning to end...

Building perfect pools for over thirty years. Ring Origin on 01895 823366 or email for our brand new brochure info@originleisure.com www.originleisure.com

Origin’s Olympic range. A new breed of pool house with a sporting feel, inspired by the historic games. For a limited time we will pay half the VAT on all Olympic range indoor pools.

PROPERTY LIFE T H E

L A T E S T

A N D

B E S T

S P O N S O R E D

P R O P E R T I E S

O N

T H E

M A R K E T

B Y

NORTH LODGE BROOKMANS PARK, HERTFORDSHIRE A fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique contemporary luxury home.

Guide Price £1,250,000

J U LY 2 0 1 2 8 3

E BE FO R

LandWanted for luxury homes & apartments

R TE AF

Land is in great demand in prime locations like Harpenden, St Albans, Radlett, Hadley Wood, Brookmans Park, Totteridge and Mill Hill. The Land Office helps land owners negotiate good deals with developers and we can help find the right buyer and work with land owners from the very start. Free Initial Appraisal and Consultation • Land sold to Developers There are many different approaches to selling your valuable development site each with different merits and pitfalls. Our initial meeting can focus on the most advantageous strategy for your circumstances. All matters are respected as confidential and your concerns and time scale are respected throughout.

Call us today and arrange your free land appraisal In many cases, land owners prefer our developer contacts to seek planning at their own expense so you can remain free from costs and planning expenses Lance Trendall

lance@thelandoffice.co.uk EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY • ENTHUSIASM

01582 461581 www.thelandoffice.co.uk

From Cottages to Country Estates

FOR OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF PROPERTIES WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.STATONS.COM

OAKLEIGH PARK

£2,250,000

4 reception rooms 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms carriage driveway garage rear garden approx. 147’ heated swimming pool sole agents

TOTTERIDGE 020 8445 3694

BUSHEY

£1,100,000

3 reception rooms 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms detached triple garage carriage driveway behind electric gates landscaped gardens sole agents

RADLETT 01923 604321

HADLEY COMMON

HADLEY WOOD

£1,795,000

4 reception rooms 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms integral garage off street parking south facing rear garden approx. 100’ heated pool sole agents

HADLEY WOOD 020 8440 9797

LETTY GREEN £999,995 4 reception rooms 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms garage ample off street parking grounds approx. quarter of an acre sole agents

BROOKMANS PARK 01707 661144

£895,000

2 reception rooms 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Grade II listed Queen Anne cottage ample parking single garage*rear walled garden sole agents

HADLEY WOOD 020 8440 9797

ARKLEY

£759,950

3 reception rooms 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms detached chalet bungalow south west rear garden approx. 82’ carriage driveway to front sole agents

HIGH BARNET

£1,150,000

3 reception rooms 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms retains original features scope to extend (STPP) landscaped rear garden sole agents

BARNET OFFICE 020 8449 3383

HADLEY HIGHSTONE

£995,000

2 reception rooms 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms refurbished throughout driveway providing off street parking rear courtyard garden sole agents

BARNET OFFICE 020 8449 3383

SHENLEY

£725,000

3 reception rooms 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms carriage driveway garage mature rear garden quiet cul-de-sac location sole agents

TOTTERIDGE 020 8445 3694

RADLETT 01923 604321

SALES OFFICES AT: BARNET 020 8449 3383 TOTTERIDGE 020 8445 3694 HADLEY WOOD 020 8440 9797 BROOKMANS PARK 01707 661144 RADLETT 01923 604321 NEW HOMES SHOWCASE HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9555 PREMIER LETTINGS HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9796

www.statons.com Associated Offices in Julyfair & Moscow

FOR THE FINEST HOMES

Brockley Hill House, Stanmore, HA7 In an exclusive gated development is this fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground floor apartment with the benefit of a substantial south west facing terrace and direct access to the well maintained communal gardens. There is allocated underground parking to the font of the building and also benefits from visitors’ parking. Brockley Hill is easily accessible to Stanmore and Edgware amenities.

Asking Price £769,950 Mill Hill 020 8906 3055

Uphill Road, Mill Hill, NW7 This is an imposing and spacious 8 bedroom detached family home (4485 sq ft) with wonderful original features. This house is situated in one of Mill Hill’s most prestigious residential locations and sits on a marvellous plot with a rear garden extending to 130ft. Situated well for Mill Hill Thameslink station, Mill Hill Broadway and excellent schools.

Asking Price £2,150,000 Mill Hill 020 8906 3055

www.hetheringtons.co.uk

Associated with

in London since 1872

FOR THE FINEST HOMES

The Ridgeway, Friern Barnet, N11 Offering excellent family accommodation this five bedroom semi-detached house with garage and own driveway has been updated to a very high standard by the present vendors. The property benefits from both a bathroom and a shower room to first floor level where there are five bedrooms. Downstairs has through lounge, and a superb kitchen with granite worktops and Neff appliances, cloakroom/utility and access to garage.

Asking Price £700,000 Freehold Whetstone 020 8446 5871

Chandos Avenue, Whetstone, N20 Detached four bedroom house offering bright and spacious accommodation comprising of two reception rooms, study, guest WC, together with a garage conversion to hobby room. The first floor offers four bedrooms including a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, plus a further family bathroom. The property is located on one of Whetstone’s premier roads providing easy access to Oakleigh Park mainline, High Road shops, and Totteridge and Whetstone Northern Line Station, and enjoys a southerly aspect rear garden.

Asking Price OIEO £900,000 Whetstone 020 8446 5871

www.hetheringtons.co.uk

Associated with

in London since 1872

FLOWER LANE

MILL HILL NW7

An imposing large 5 bedroom double fronted detached family house ( 3432 sq ft ) situated in a fantastic location within moments of Mill Hill Broadway’s excellent shopping facilities & Thameslink station. The property offers spacious and flexible family accommodation arranged over 3 floors, including a large master suite, 4 reception rooms as well as a large kitchen/breakfast room, detached double length garage ,carriage drive with off street parking for several cars and 100ft x 50ft rear garden.

£1,690,000 FREEHOLD

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

020 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

THE RIDGEWAY A detached chalet bungalow situated on a plot size of about 0.26 of an acre, which is very suitable for redevelopment subject to planning permission. The site would lend itself to the development of a single family house on 3 floors of about 4500-5000 sq.ft. If one includes a basement this size would be proportionally increased. Many similar properties in the road

ÂŁ1,200,000

RADLETT WD7

have recently been re-built, including the immediately adjacent property and a recent opinion has been sought from a local architect and builder with regard to what type and size of property is likely to receive planning consent.

a master bedroom suite on the ground floor and two further bedrooms and shower room on the first. With 3 open plan reception rooms, modern kitchen and utility room, as well as a large landscaped garden and double garage. There is also a long driveway with The existing chalet bungalow is on 2 floors ample off street parking. The property has and has been extended at the rear. Offering been well maintained throughout. S uitable for re-development (subject to planning permission) 3 bedrooms E n-suite dressing room E n-suite bathroom 2 further bedrooms S hower room G uest cloakroom

L arge entrance hallway T V lounge F ormal lounge & dining room M odern fitted kitchen U tility room D ouble garage C arport, large driveway Landscaped front & rear gardens

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

020 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

MARSH CLOSE

MILL HILL NW7

ÂŁ1,150,000

A beautifully refurbished 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom (3 en suite) detached family house in this exclusive cul de sac just off Marsh Lane. The property has been extended and refurbished by the current owners and is offered in immaculate order throughout. Benefits include a stunning large open plan kitchen / living room / diner, reception, study, garage and pretty rear garden. 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms L ounge S tunning modern kitchen opening to reception / dIner S tudy G arage U tility Room U ndefloor heating W ired for Bose surround sound C at 5 Cabling C CTV

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

020 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

A 3 bedroom, semi-detached house in this popular road, with a fantastic large rear garden (in excess of 100ft) backing directly onto Arrandene Open Space.The property has excellent scope for extension and improvement (subject to planning permission) and benefits from off street parking for 3/4 cars and lovely views to the rear.

WISE LANE

MILL HILL NW7

£675,000

HOLCOMBE COTTAGE

A unique detached cottage in a fantastic, secluded location close to Mill Hill Village. Offering a delightful outlook over green belt countryside and Mill Hill, this property is ideally suited as a ‘trading down’ home. Arranged over 2 floors and surrounded by pretty landscaped gardens, with a fabulous circular staircase, well proportioned rooms, light and airy accommodation, as well as a double garage.

MILL HILL NW7

£825,000 020 8959 9000 enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

ACACIA HOUSE HADAR CLOSE

TOTTERIDGE N20

ÂŁ4,950,000

Acacia House is a modern mansion of just over 9,000 sq ft with its own self contained annexe, situated in a secluded position at the head of a private road. Set back from the road on the prestigous Totteridge Lane. Acacia House was constructed to an extremely high specification by renowned local developer Oliver & Saunders and the double opening security gates lead onto an extensive courtyard which provides ample guest parking. The property is situated within walking distance of South Herts Golf Club.

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

020 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

HOLMDENE AVENUE

MILL HILL NW7

ÂŁ925,000

A handsome mock Tudor, four bedroom detached home set in an attractive treelined turning approximately half a mile from Mill Hill Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shops, cafes, restaurants and Thameslink station. The property offers many original character features such as wooden panelling, parquet floors, fireplaces and wooden framed leadlight effect windows. The house is arranged over 2 floors and benefits include 2 separate reception rooms, a kitchen opening to morning room, garage, off street parking for 2 cars and a charming 75ft south-west facing mature rear garden.

GODFREY & BARR E

MILL HILL OFFICE 59 DAWS LANE, LONDON NW7 4SE

020 8959 9000

enquire@godfreyandbarr.com www.godfreyandbarr.com

PROPER TY

NORTH LODGE A

BROOKMANS PARK, HERTFORDSHIRE

fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique contemporary luxury home. Set in a private road of only three properties entered by both directions via electric security bollards. The property offers versatile accommodation and an array of features including under floor heating, entry phone system, CCTV and surround sound speakers in the lounge. There is a stylish Jacuzzi with seating, a TV, and ceiling mounted heaters and an electronically controlled sliding roof. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this truly wonderful villa style property gives excellent

9 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

family entertaining space but also has the feel of penthouse living. GROUND FLOOR E ntrance Hall G uest Cloakroom D ining Room R eception Room K itchen U tility Room G ymnasium FIRST FLOOR M aster Bedroom with enSuite Dressing Room & Bathroom

B edroom 2 B edroom 3 B edroom 4 F amily Bathroom EXTERIOR Off Street Parking For A Number Of Cars Rear Garden

and unique homes. The larger towns of Potters Bar, Welwyn Garden City and St Albans are within close proximity, offering an array of shopping and leisure facilities. Price ÂŁ1,250,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Freehold

LOCATION Brookmans Park is widely regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in Hertfordshire with its village atmosphere, semi rural location

For further information about this property, please contact the Brookmans Park Office on 01707 661144 or email brookmans@statons.com www.statons.com

PROPER TY

CAMLET WAY A

HADLEY WOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE

stunning re-built detached home in excess of 7000 sq. ft finished to a very high specification in one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prime locations with glorious views towards Central London. ACCOMMODATION Entrance Hall

itchen K Day Lounge Formal Lounge Study Guest Cloakroom Utility Room Master Bedroom En Suite Bathroom En Suite Dressing Room Bedroom 2

n Suite Bathroom E Bedroom 3 Family Shower Room Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5/ Playroom Second Family Shower Room Bedroom 6 Garage/Staff Quarters - easily converted back to garage space Garden

ÂŁ3,500 per week

For further information about this rental property, please contact our Premier Lettings Team on 020 8441 9796 or email lettings@statons.com.

www.statons.com

STATONS LAUNCH PREMIER LETTINGS IN RADLETT Statons are delighted to announce the opening of their new Premier Lettings department in their Radlett office. Having successfully been letting premier properties through their prestigious Barnet office for the last 5 years in Hadley Wood, Totteridge, Arkley, Brookmans Park and surrounding areas this move has been welcomed by the local landlords for whom Statons have already achieved some success.

Statons are able to bring to the area their extensive connections within the celebrity and footballer market as well as those from the city and are already dealing with a number of new signings for various Premiership clubs as well as some of the local celebrities.

This department is headed by local man Nicholas Conn who is already well know and established in the Radlett area. Walk through the village with Nicholas and everybody knows him.

Together with a well established management company, Statons are able to offer the complete tailor made lettings package. For more information please contact Nicholas Conn on 01923 608383 or email Nicholas@statons.com. J U LY 2 0 1 2 9 7

S ta n m o r e’ S b e S t k e p t S e c r e t; b e n t l e y p r i o ry m a n S i o n i S n ow ava i l a b l e f o r v i e w i n g da i ly

Featured home

no.7 the Mansion. priced at £1,300,000.

a well-proportioned two bedroom second floor apartment within the historic Grade ii listed bentley priory Mansion. benefitting from a contemporary specification. With views over 50 acres of picturesque parkland. • Spacious living/dining room

overlooking the italian Gardens

• kitchen/breakfast room with contemporary

sleek lined ballerina kitchen and integrated Miele appliances

Ca l l 020 8950 5959

• two double bedrooms both with ensuite

b en t l e y- pri o ry.Co.u k

• all flooring including natural travertine tiles,

elegance and heritage. unique living spaces in Stanmore.

with sanitaryware by Villeroy & boch

solid oak rustic boards and 100% wool carpets

• beautiful formal gardens and parkland

maintained by a management company

• a secure setting with concierge

and 24 hour security

Show homes open daily, 10am - 5pm.

prices from £670,000 - £1,300,000

Discover the new iPad at Solutions inc. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brilliant. In every sense of the word.

The new iPad features the stunning Retina display, the A5X chip with quad-core graphics, a 5-megapixel iSight camera and incredibly fast network connections. So you can do even more than you ever imagined.

Visit Solutions inc. Your local Apple expert. www.solutions-inc.co.uk | T 01727 894849 | E info@solutions-inc.co.uk | The Maltings Shopping Centre, St Albans, AL1 3NL TM and ÂŠ 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

0845 20 20 208 info@boscolo.co.uk

Seeking a bit

www.boscolo.co.uk

of excitement in the bedroom?

Get into bed with Boscolo.