Life Magazines (Surrey & Berkshire) December 2014

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Welcome to our December issue...

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very year, pupils at St George’s Junior School take part in the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. The idea behind the Shoebox Appeal is simple. Children and adults wrap and pack shoeboxes with a range of gifts and take them to a convenient ‘drop-off point’ to be later taken overseas to reach underprivileged children.

Each shoebox is an unconditional gift, given to a child with nothing asked for, or expected in return.

With the harvest season slowly drawing to an end, Denbies Wine Estate is celebrating a record vintage of both quality and quantity. Due to particularly favourable weather conditions throughout the year, in excess of 500 tons of grapes were harvested at England’s largest vineyard, 265 acres in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

Enjoy skating at a Royal Palace. Put on your ear muffs, gloves and skates, grab a steadying hand and have some festive fun on the ice in glorious Tudor surroundings. The outdoor ice rink offers spectacular views of the red brick Tudor front of King Henry VIII’s magnificent palace, on the banks of the historic River Thames. Book an evening session to see the stunning palace lit up after dark while you skate under the evening stars!

Showcasing a beautiful array of baby clothes, interiors and gifts, Baby Boat is a charming new boutique located in the heart of Weybridge. Full of the latest baby wear fashions, christening outfits, hand-picked toys and fairy-tale furniture, you’ll find everything you need to welcome a new baby into the world.

Faye Manning Editor

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PUBLISHED BY THE FISH MEDIA GROUP LTD The Ridings, Woodfield Lane, Essendon, Herts, AL9 6JJ. 0844 800 8439 www.thelifemagazines.com Editor Faye Manning

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We put fantastic local businesses and exciting nearby events in the spotlight each month

Celebrate Winter at Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, SRH5 6AA, 01306 876616, www.denbies.co.uk

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St George’s Junior School,Weybridge

donates over 300 boxes to Shoebox Appeal

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very year, pupils at St George’s Junior School take part in the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. The idea behind the Shoebox Appeal is simple. Children and adults wrap and pack shoeboxes with a range of gifts and take them to a convenient ‘drop-off point’ to be later taken overseas to reach underprivileged children. Each shoebox is an unconditional gift, given to a child with nothing asked for, or expected in return.

Pupils are expected to be honest and hardworking whilst showing a genuine concern and compassion for each other and those in need During the last couple of weeks, children at the Junior School have been bringing these boxes into School. A total of 307 boxes have been dispatched and it is hoped that these will bring lots of happiness to the children that are going to receive them.

Operation Christmas Child is a campaign that thousands of schools, churches and other organisations from across the UK get involved with during September, October, and

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November. In fact, it is now the UK’s largest children’s Christmas appeal.

Marta Rolon, School Chaplain, said of the collection: “Hospitality was one of Constant van Crombrugghe’s values (he was the founder of St George’s Weybridge in the 1800s) and through this act of sharing, each child will be ‘like the sun that fills the sky with light each morning’.”

St George’s Junior School, a leading Roman Catholic co-educational day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, offers a values-led education. The School’s Mission Statement is reflected in all its activities. Pupils are expected to be honest and hardworking whilst showing a genuine concern and compassion for each other and those in need.

The first years of schooling are among the most important of a child’s life. For it is during these formative years, children gain the skills and the confidence to allow them to achieve success in later life.

The personalised attention offered by teachers ensures that pupils soon master the skills of reading, writing and mathematics in the early years. By offering a well-rounded curriculum, together with an extensive range of extracurricular activities, they hope to inspire our boys and girls to find a joy in learning that will motivate them throughout their time at school.

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New Year’s day at Brooklands

One of the cars which starred in the classic children’s movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be amongst the star vehicles at Brooklands Museum’s New Year’s Day classic meeting – the biggest January 1st classic vehicle event in the country.

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his is the perfect antidote to the post-Christmas blues and every year, a staggering line-up of classics from all eras and from far flung reaches of the country make their way to the historic site for what has become an annual pilgrimage for some.

It is not unheard of to see over 1,000 different classic vehicles ranging from pre-War racers, commercial vans and motorcycles to super cars, hot rods and everything else in between.

Porsches nestle up against Bentleys and Minis park up alongside Morris Minors filling every conceivable space at the 32-acre Museum in Weybridge, Surrey. In addition to the vast array of vehicles and Club displays that will line the famous ‘Banking’ of the race track, Paddock and Finishing Straight, you can expect a winter barbeque and the chance to experience a race around the original Brooklands circuit in their state-of-the-art 4D Theatre. If that wasn’t enough, you can also take a supersonic virtual ‘flight’ aboard Concorde or step inside the Motoring Sheds, hangar and aircraft and discover the rich and varied history that Brooklands lays claim to.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on display at the Museum (one of a number used in the filming) was seen in the opening sequences of the movie, and it has been

painstakingly rebuilt clearly identifying it as the Disney classic. It resides temporarily in the ERA Shed alongside another giant of British automotive history: the Museum’s own 24-litre Napier-Railton.

The gates of the 32-acre site in Weybridge, Surrey will open at 9am on January 1st, to welcome in the droves of spectators eager to see what treasures have turned up. All those arriving in a Classic vehicle or any interesting ‘younger’ vehicles, should enter the Museum site via the Campbell Gate off Brooklands Road (KT13 0QN), while extensive parking has been laid on for spectators’ cars in The Heights off Wellington Way.

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THE DETAILS Brooklands Museum is open from 10am to 4pm (until 5pm in summer) every day apart from a few days at Christmas. Admission is £11 for adults, £10 for seniors, £6 for children (aged 5 – 16) and just £30 for a family ticket with adults paying £5 extra for the Concorde and 4D Theatre Experiences (children £3).

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CLIVE FRANCIS STARS IN

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adapted and devised by Clive Francis | Music and Sound by Phillip Sheppard

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ne of Charles Dickens best-known stories takes centre stage at The Mill Studio, Guildford between Monday 22nd Saturday 27th December and Loseley House on Friday 12th December, as accomplished actor Clive Francis brings his unique one man adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to the venue.

In nearly fifty years as an actor I would say that A Christmas Carol contains the perfect script Inspired by Dickens first reading and performance of A Christmas Carol on December 30th 1853 at Birmingham Town Hall, Clive Francis reenacts this festive masterpiece about the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, while playing every notable character in the story in a moving and entertaining performance.

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Bob Cratchit and his son Tiny Tim, not forgetting of course the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, Clive Francis repeats his acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company performance.

Clive Francis explained “In nearly fifty years as an actor I would say that A Christmas Carol contains the perfect script; full of emotion and rich with characterization; an absolute joy to perform.

“I first encountered Ebenezer Scrooge eighteen years ago when I was invited to play him for the RSC in a huge, lavish production adapted by John Mortimer. It was, as the Sunday Times reported, ‘a success the size of a giant Christmas tree appealing to the grown-up in the children and the child in the grown-ups...’ But you know, once played, never forgotten. Once you have trod the ‘path of jagged flints and stones laid down by Scrooge’s brutal ignorance’, it’s hard to get the old boy out of your head, hence why I decided to adapt the story into a show for myself.”

Clive Francis is an accomplished actor whose numerous stage credits include The Importance of Being Earnest, Entertaining Mr Sloane, What the Butler Saw, ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore and Troilus and Cressida. During an illustrious career spanning nearly 50 years, Clive has performed numerous times in London’s West End, for the RSC and at the National Theatre, in additional to his extensive touring credits.

His numerous television appearances include: David Copperfield, Entertaining My Sloane, Poldark, The Critic, The Far Pavilions, Yes, Prime Minster, Oedipus at Colonus, The Rear Column, Quartermaine’s Terms, The Piglet Files, Lipstick on Your Collar, The 10%ers, Longitude, Pierrepoint, New Tricks, The Queen. Missing and soon to be released, Mike Leigh’s, Mr Turner.

Clive Francis’ began adapting for the stage in 2002 with his one-man show of A Christmas Carol. This was followed with The Lavender Hill Mob, Three Men in a Boat, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Our Man in Havana, The Loved One, Alice the Musical! and most recently The Small Hand, which premiered in Windsor in October 2014.

A Christmas Carol is a Christmas show for all ages, and runs at The Mill Studio, Guildford from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th December. Performances are nightly at 8pm, with a Tuesday, Friday and Saturday matinee at 6.00pm. For tickets and further information contact the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre box office.

THE DETAILS Performed In The Great Hall At Loseley House On Friday 12 December. Drinks and nibbles at 6.45.pm, Performance 7.30pm. Tickets £20 With Supper £40.50 Tickets for the Loseley performance: 01483 405112

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Festive Celebrations at Denbies Wine Estate

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enbies Wine Estate is situated on the outskirts of Dorking. The vineyard was planted in 1986, and commands an impressive location overlooking Box Hill. Denbies produces nearly 10% of the total production of English wine.

With the harvest season slowly drawing to an end, Denbies Wine Estate is celebrating a record vintage of both quality and quantity. Due to particularly favourable weather conditions throughout the year, in excess of 500 tons of grapes were harvested at England’s largest vineyard, 265 acres in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

While the business of blending and making wine takes place in the heart of the winery and the first frost of the season has touched the vines, the festive season is gradually spreading through the vineyard.

Denbies is open daily to the public and the chateau style winery hosts two restaurants, wine and gift shop, wine tasting experiences, art gallery, exhibition and conference

Denbies is hosting ‘A Taste of New Year’, a sumptuous six course meal with Denbies wine rooms and more recently the independently run Surrey Hills micro-brewery. Village Greens Farm Shop at Denbies opened in 2013 and offers a range of produce from carefully selected local producers.

Denbies Late Night Craft Fair is taking place on Monday 15th December from 5 – 8.30pm. Admission is free and guests are invited to enjoy complimentary mulled wine and mince pies on arrival. A wide selection of local crafts from over 25 exhibitors will be available and for even more gift inspiration, Denbies Wine and Gift Shop is stocked to the brim with gift ideas for all the family.

Beautiful all year round, the vineyard, with seven miles of public footpath to explore, provides a great day out for all the family. Always a natural habitat for wildlife, flocks of starlings are currently populating the vineyard, birdwatchers and visitors are eagerly awaiting starlings to put on a spectacular display.

New for 2014 is the Vineyard Guided Ramble taking

place on Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th, Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th December, from 11am. Denbies Tour guide will host a winter ramble through the vines, a perfect way to help burn off those unwanted Christmas calories! The walk will be followed by mulled wine (or hot chocolate for the children). The cost is £8 per adult / Loyalty Club free of charge / Children free of charge and lasts approximately 60 minutes.

For a more intimate and relaxing way to welcome the new year, Denbies is hosting ‘A Taste of New Year’, a sumptuous six course meal with Denbies wine served in the beautiful Gallery Restaurant with our acoustic guitarist, £95 per person / £75 Loyalty Club. Reservations for all events, including Santa’s Cellar Grotto, can be made on-line www.denbies.co.uk Denbies is easily reached by car, junction 4/M25 and direct links to London Waterloo/Victoria and Guildford, with just a 10 minute walk from the station.

THE DETAILS Denbies Wine Estate, London Road Dorking Surrey Rh5 6Aa ••••• 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk 16 decEMber 2014

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THE JEWEL IN ENGLAND’S MUSICAL CROWN

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idden away in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Woodhouse is a jewel in England’s musical crown. With its reputation thoroughly established for stunning productions of opera and concerts of chamber music. Founder Monika Saunders is celebrating 15 years of Music at Woodhouse.

“The New York Times put us up there with Glyndebourne and Garsington, so this anniversary is really something to celebrate,” she says. The idyllic location with its unique Arts and Crafts house set in a stunning garden with its own lake, next to which the operas take place, makes for memorable performances.

To mark the special anniversary, Monika Saunders is embarking on a year of festivities, including a special project involving a complete cycle of all the Beethoven string quartets performed by the award winning Hieronymus Quartet. The seventeen quartets will be performed over six concerts, the first one having taken place in November this year and the last one happening in June 2016. “The quartets are magnificent, everything you could ever want to listen to in chamber music,”

Lewisohn from the UK and cellist Vladimir Waltham from France. “They bring so much experience to the group, and have so much fun playing together!” Monika enthuses. The quartet will perform three works in each concert, mixing the early, middle and late quartets at each performance. “This is a fabulous opportunity for us and we are thrilled to be performing these life-affirming works” says cellist Vlad Waltham. The concerts will take place in March, June, and October of 2015 and in March and June 2016. Dates and ticket information can be found at www. woodhousesounds.com.

Also planned for this special anniversary year is a New Year Gala Concert of string serenades on the 18th January 3p.m to be played by OrQuesta ,The corontion of Poppea in May and Falstaff by Verdi beginning of September .

2015 is the Anniversary year of Lewis Carroll who lived and died in Guildford. As a tribute Woodhouse will present Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking glass with ballet dancers of the Bolshoi and Alice is a 12 year old stunning very talented ballerina , the same age as Alice in the book!

The quartet is stunning. They are very polished performers and all four members are fabulous communicators says Monika. “To have the whole cycle performed at Woodhouse is very special. Join us for the ride!”

The cycle will be performed by the London based Hieronymus Quartet whose members all met at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. They immediately won the CAVATINA competition’s first prize and the Audience Prize, and the following year were chosen for a residency at Aldeburgh. In 2014 they were invited to IMS Prussia Cove and earlier this year won one of three prestigious ChamberStudio mentorships at Kings Place in London.

“The quartet is stunning. They are very polished performers and all four members are fabulous communicators,” Monika explains.

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THE DETAILS For further information and to book tickets, contact Woodhouse Music at woodhousemusic@gmail.com, or telephone 07917 778010.

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Get your skates on this winter AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE

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njoy skating at a Royal Palace. Put on your ear muffs, gloves and skates, grab a steadying hand (if needed!) and have some festive fun on the ice in glorious Tudor surroundings. The outdoor ice rink offers spectacular views of the red 21 brick Tudor front of King Henry VIII’s november magnificent palace, on the banks of the historic River Thames. Book an evening - 4 JANUARY session to see the stunning palace lit up after dark while you skate under the evening stars!

For more information visit www.thehamptoncourticerink.co.uk

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The outdoor ice rink offers spectacular views of the red brick Tudor front of King Henry VIII’s magnificent palace

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Bachmanns at Christmas

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rich aroma of chocolate infuses the room where Bachmanns’ chocolatiers are hard at work; downstairs, the pastry kitchen is a hive of activity. Christmas is one of the most creative times of the year for Bachmanns, preparing signature delicacies that combine traditional skills with innovative ideas for its famous festive range. And this year is particularly special, as Bachmanns celebrates 25 years of award-winning patisserie and fine chocolate creations at

praline Christmas tree, have become best sellers.

“For this year, our 25th Anniversary, we wanted to create something really special and our chocolatiers have been developing a white chocolate snowman with marzipan scarf – he’s already proving a big hit in the kitchen so we hope our customers will love him too!” continues Chris.

“What makes the difference is the fact that everything is made by hand on the premises to my Dad’s [founder, Ernst Bachmann] wonderful recipes. Our Christmas pudding,

Because we make everything fresh and by hand, the planning and preparation begins months in advance Thames Ditton and more recently, Weybridge.

“We love Christmas, it’s our busiest season with the whole brigade working to full capacity and because we make everything fresh and by hand, the planning and preparation begins months in advance,” says Chris Bachmann, Managing Director. “Our mincemeat, made from the finest dried fruits, has been macerating in citrus juices and alcoholic syrups for weeks.”

The Bachmanns’ festive range includes traditional Swiss favourites such as stollen, almond stars and gingerbread houses, as well as steamed Christmas puddings and mince pies. Christmas chocolate Santas are all hand-crafted in the chocolate room, no two are the same, each with their own individual personality. Some of the more recent new additions, the award-winning (and much imitated) Bachmanns’ Chocolate Christmas Pudding - a fine chocolate shell filled with almond rochers - and the chocolate rocher 30 decEMber 2014

for example, is based on the recipe he created whilst at the Dorchester and I’ve yet to taste better.”

At Bachmanns today, the team are making Christmas petits fours, or Guzzis, which translates as ‘little good things’, a selection of cinnamon stars, buttery shortbread hearts, spiced gingerbread, coconut drops and aniseed feet. Made to traditional Swiss recipes, each has different ingredients, method and cooking time.

“These biscuits are definitely a labour of love” says Chris, “But for me, it’s worth the effort as they epitomise Christmas. There is nothing better than a bag of Guzzis and a good glass of red to make a very happy Christmas!”

THE DETAILS 32 Church Street, KT13 8DX Tel: 01932 820247 • http://www.bachmanns.co.uk

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CREATIVITY

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howcasing an eclectic array of home ware, gifts, furniture and knitwear, Rowe Boat is packed full of products to make your home sparkle and loved ones smile.

With unique items from small British-based designers, as well as a selection of beautiful knitwear from shop owner Naomi, this boutique is set to become your favourite Weybridge shop.

Since opening this summer, Rowe Boat has attracted a lot of attention due to owner Naomi’s talent as a young knitwear designer, setting her sights on bringing in a full knitwear collection to the shop next year.

Creativity and style run through the theme of the shop, with exotic furniture, pretty ceramics, hand-crafted art, greeting cards and luxurious throws all available.

If you are looking for Christmas inspiration, look no further.

Rowe Boat’s dazzling Christmas windows are bursting with festivity, showcasing over-sized baubles, candles, glittering trees, jewelled stars, intricate garlands, and handmade stained glass tree decorations.

Discover gifts for the home, women’s accessories, stocking fillers, quirky soaps and bubble bath.

After browsing the delightful offerings of Rowe Boat, you’re sure to leave with a treat or two for your home or that special someone.

THE DETAILS 41 Baker Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8AE ••••• Telephone 01932 853708 www.rowe-boat.co.uk

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‘Luxury gifts and interiors for the home’ Furniture, home ware, gifts, and bespoke knit wear just a few of the treasures you can find in Rowe Boat.

Fill your home with unique, special, timeless pieces that are bound to get people talking.

And turn heads by wearing innovative handmade fashion by Naomi Rowe knitwear designer.

Rowe Boat, 41 Baker Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8AE Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm Telephone: 01932 853708 • www.rowe-boat.co.uk

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OH BABY! Showcasing a beautiful array of baby clothes, interiors and gifts, Baby Boat is a charming new boutique located in the heart of Weybridge

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ull of the latest baby wear fashions, christening outfits, hand-picked toys and fairy-tale furniture, you’ll find everything you need to welcome a new baby into the world.

Baby Boat also hosts owner Naomi Rowe’s unique handknitted cushions in a variety of cute and tasteful designs for your nursery.

Whether you want a graceful furnishing such as a sleigh cot bed, or hand-crafted piece of Beatrix Potter art, Baby Boat is sure to delight you with its selection of products to make those first years truly special.

Baby Boat can even lend of hand with custom bed linen for the cot and for your bed too, offering premium quality cottons and designs. The ladies at Baby Boat are dedicated to provide customers with exactly what they are looking for to make Baby’s bedroom absolutely gorgeous, they can

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even help with your bedroom too.

With the launch of Baby Boat taking place on 6th December, it is perfect timing to browse for little ones Christmas presents. Step inside a magical Christmas grotto bursting with toys, Christmas outfits, gift sets, and charming Christmas decorations. Baby Boat tells us they have lots of treats in store for the big open day including discounts, lucky dips and drinks. Everybody is invited to come along and celebrate the birth of Baby Boat.

THE DETAILS 89 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9UQ ••••• Telephone 01932 507000

Baby Boat boutique offering baby clothes, accessories, maternity wear, nursery furniture, and much more!

Open 1st December 2014 !

Come along to celebrate the birth of Baby Boat on Saturday 6th December at the launch party!

Offering 10% off along with complimentary champagne and nibbles!

89 Queens Road, Weybridge, KT13 9UQ • Telephone 01932 507000

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until 24 december The Wisley Christmas Shop Find sparkling seasonal decorations, unique gifts, plants and books to make your Christmas shopping a pleasure and to get you in the mood, sample some seasonal food gifts, and enjoy a mince pies and a winter-warming drink. Also find decorations for every seasonal style be it chic, vintage, or glitter. From foliage and wreaths to cyclamen and poinsettias, and of course a Christmas tree – your Christmas look starts at Wisley. Discover gifts for all the family and some treats for you too.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB

ARTS & events

CALENDAR until christmas Festive Afternoon Tea at Langshott Manor Expect a delicious display of finger sandwiches, festive scones and chef ’s homemade pastries and desserts. Enjoy a delicious display of finger sandwiches including: smoked salmon and horseradish, egg mayonnaise and watercress, turkey and stuffing and farmhouse cheddar and pickle. Savory sandwiches will be served alongside a pot of tea or coffee and a selection of desserts created by our talented pastry chefs. Your festive treat will include mince pie palmiers, delicious clementine panna cotta with ginger syrup, dark chocolate and griottine cup cake, coffee and walnut meringue and festive cranberry scones. Festive afternoon tea from £22, with a glass of mulled wine £28, with a glass of Champagne £32.

Langshott Manor, Near Gatwick, RH6 9LN (Sat Nav postcode RH6 8PB)

13, 14, 20 & 21 December A Christmas Advent at Polesden Lacey Visitors are invited to enjoy a Christmas Advent at Polesden with 24 scenes and activities around the garden, courtyard and house. Visitors can take a horse and carriage ride, listen to yuletide choirs and bands in Dairy Courtyard, indulge in seasonal treats in the Cafe, shop in the Christmas Stables Shop. Visit advent scenes in the potting shed and gardens and look out for Father Christmas. 11am – 4pm.

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until 13 january christmas exhibition A changing exhibition of works by Gallery and visiting artists, including Abigail Reed’s, whose large scale oil paintings portray animals poised in their ultimate state, standing like statues they demand your attention, and Gareth Edwards – whose recent work addresses the experience of being in the sea.

McAllister Thomas Fine Art, 117 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AQ

Photo: David McClenaghan

13-14 december Father Christmas comes to Claremont The Thatched Cottage will be magically transformed for the visit of Father Christmas. Booking ahead is essential, call 01372 476436. Gates open: 10am, last admission time 3.30pm. Please arrive at the kiosk 15 minutes before the time of booking. £10.

Claremont Gardens, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9LG

Einstein on the Beach by Gareth Edwards, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 30 cm, £1,100

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until 11 january Winter Wonderland at Absolutely Ice

until 10 january Aladdin at New Victoria Theatre Following a sell out 2013 season and overwhelming public demand, Cbeebies superstar Justin Fletcher will be returning to the New Victoria Theatre stage as Wishee Washee in Aladdin. ‘I’m delighted to be returning to the New Victoria Theatre. I look forward to seeing you all again for another panto adventure!’ – Justin Fletcher Take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in this year’s pantomime spectacular family pantomime Aladdin. Rub the magic lamp, enter the cave of wonders and be transported to this fun fairytale world. Aladdin is guaranteed to delight the whole family with all the stunning sets, glittering costumes, wonderful songs and dazzling dancing. Make tickets to Aladdin one of your three wishes for Christmas 2014.

The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ

Slough is set to host its own winter wonderland for the first time this Christmas – including an outdoor ice rink. As well as the 330m rink, there will be Christmas market stalls and children’s rides, from November 24 until January 11 2015. Run by Absolutely Ice, it will be based in the car park next to the Montem Lane centre. There will also be a viewing terrace with mulled wine served. It will be open from 10am11pm every day, following an opening ceremony by the Slough skating team.

Skating sessions begin every hour and last for 45 minutes, at a cost of only £8.50 including skate hire.

Montem Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2QG

Stag (Poised) by Abigail Reed, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 90 cm, £1,500

Little Wonder by Ele Pack, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30 cm, £595

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Amy Cooper: Maker in Focus

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festive exhibition of beautiful handmade porcelain lights by artist Amy Cooper. Amy’s work addresses the fragility and transience of life and the natural world through the transformative properties of light on porcelain. She continues to explore a monochromatic spectrum that is created through the use of textures, variation in thickness and diffusion. The work is slip cast porcelain, each piece individually altered, either through manipulation when plastic or painstakingly masked and sandblasted at bisque.

Amy’s porcelain range includes table lamps, lampshades and tea-light holders.

Amy Cooper is a Cornwall based designer and maker of

work with glue. I have some loose elements which are also added, I sandblast the work until the areas that are covered by the stencil stand proud. The stencil is then removed, revealing the design. The pieces are fired to 1250 °C and diamond polished before being wired up.

For more than 50 years, New Ashgate Gallery has been a window into arts and crafts and provides an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey and beyond.

We cultivate the pursuit of excellence in a marketplace environment, with ongoing support to emerging artists, by exhibiting their work and through professional development.

We promote the creative process for all communities through workshops, talks and outreach work.

New Ashgate Gallery has been a window into arts and crafts and provides an unparalleled resource unique porcelain lighting.

Amy says: All my pieces are slipcast and individually altered and decorated, no two are exactly the same. My most recent work is inspired by my more immediate surroundings, the magic of a garden or woodland at twilight and dawn, as well as softly remembered animations from my childhood. I am trying to recreate an atmosphere that delights as well as unsettles a little, which suggests tales and secrets as well as familiarity. Initially the pieces are slipcast, I have a selection of moulds to create different forms. To create my new designs the pieces are bisque fired and sanded to remove any imperfections. After the piece is sanded I apply a stencil I have made specifically for that form from an original drawing, attaching it to the

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Above: L-R: ‘Pencalenick’ 23x19x11.5 ‘Monarchs’12cms and ‘Trewithen’34x10cms Porcelain Lamps, and Lesser Spotted Fat Pollen Porcelain Lamp 12cms. Below: ‘Three Almonds’ 23x17cms Porcelain Lamps, all by Amy Cooper (All images by Paul Mounsey)

THE DETAILS Normal opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm.

Free admission.

••••• Extended Xmas hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10am5pm and Sundays, 11-4pm, until 24 December. Closed on 25-26 December and 1 January.

••••• For more information, email Alison and Loucia at gallery@newashgate.org.uk

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Langshott Manor Festive Fun

AFTERNOON TEA

At Langshott Manor we are serious about the quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Tea. Not only do we offer a complementary setting to this English tradition, but each of our dainty desserts are homemade by our in-house pastry chefs. Our sandwiches are served

and canapé reception; sequins and black-tie is recommended but optional From 7pm: Prepare to be impressed as our Executive Chef presents an outstanding six course dinner Dancing is most definitely encouraged during out New Year celebrations, which include a performance from our traditional piper at midnight. Dancing will continue until 1am.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

7.30 - 10am: Your hearty Full English breakfast will make the perfect tonic for soaking up the previous evenings celebrations.

Add a touch of glitz and glamour to your New Year’s Eve celebrations and join us at Langshott Manor on freshly baked bread and your display will also include homemade scones served with thick clotted cream and fruity preserves.

Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2.00pm until 5.00pm and Saturday from 1.00pm until 5.00pm.

Festive afternoon tea from £22.00pp; With a glass of mulled wine £28.00pp; With a glass of Champagne £32.00pp

Festive Dining

Throughout December let our team of professional chefs take the reins to bring you a delicious choice of festive lunch and evening menus. Our delightful menus can also be served in your own private dining room, and if you are thinking of joining us between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day our Executive Chef, Phil Dixon will be spoiling you with a truly sumptuous festive feast.

New Year’s Eve

Add a touch of glitz and glamour to your New Year’s Eve celebrations and join us at Langshott Manor for an intimate house party.

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THE DETAILS Langshott Manor Horley, Surrey, RH6 9LN ••••• Tel: 01293 786680

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Snow leopard ruffle faux fur scarf, £35, Bakou 267-269 Coombe Lane SW20 0RH 020 8947 9797 www.bakou.co.uk

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Frankincense, allspice and cedar wood – unwrapped.

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Cuddles with Peppa Pig and a snugly hot water bottle, who knew winter could be so much fun! Luxurious, premium quality faux fur hot water bottle with a removable peppa pig. £48 from Baby Boat (New shop opening Dec 1st) 89 Queens Road, Weybridge Ringinglow Rocking Horse Co..

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War Horse at the New London Theatre. Photo credit Brinkhoff Mîgenburg

The Horse at War: 1914-1918 The Lightbox gallery and museum, 25 November 2014 – 1 March 2015

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he Lightbox gallery and museum in Woking, Surrey, will commemorate the centenary of World War One with the exhibition ‘The Horse at War: 1914 – 1918’ (25 November 2014 – 1 March 2015). Exploring the role of the horse in World War One, the exhibition will compare the glorified image of Officers and their chargers at War with the piteous desolation of these animals as beasts of burden when faced with gunfire and trench warfare.

The Lightbox is delighted to announce that ‘Joey’, the original West End horse puppet from the National Theatre’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel ‘War Horse’, will feature in the exhibition. The puppet, designed by Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones of Handspring Puppet Company, has kindly been loaned to The Lightbox by the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Theatre and Performance Collections. This will

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be the first time that ‘Joey’ will have been shown in an exhibition outside of London.

Three mannequin puppeteers, in costumes designed

by Illustrator and Theatre Designer Rae Smith, who won Tony and Olivier Awards for her scenic designs and drawings for the National Theatre’s production of ‘War Horse’, will be displayed with Joey. Drawings by Rae Smith, which were created for sensational projections and animations for the National Theatres Live performance of ‘War Horse’, will also feature in the exhibition. Rae Smith’s ‘The War Horse Panorama’, a 24 metre panoramic which tells the entire story of ‘War Horse’, will also be on show.

Michael Morpurgo’s author’s note for ‘War Horse’ states that his inspiration for the character Captain Nicholls came from an old oil painting with an inscription of the name ‘Joey’. Rae Smith recreated the character’s sketchbook and these drawings became the 26 metre long scenic backdrop

for the performance of ‘War Horse’. Examples of works

by World War One artists, similar to that of the painting that inspired Morpurgo’s novel, will also be included in the exhibition.

Now celebrating its seventh year on the London stage, Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book continues to play to sell-out houses, and has been seen by over 5 million people worldwide. ‘War Horse’ tells the story of a young boy Albert, and his beloved horse Joey, who has been requisitioned by the army to fight in World War One. Caught in enemy crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in No Man’s Land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home.

Chris Harper, Producer of ‘War Horse’, said “We are delighted that Joey, the equine star of War Horse will have a new temporary home at The Lightbox in Woking as part of this important exhibition about horses in World War One. War Horse has had an incredible journey from its beginnings at the National Theatre in 2007 and with its continued run in the West End, and in this poignant year that marks the World War One centenary, we hope that Joey’s appearance at the exhibition, will help to inform this generation about the important contribution horses made 100 years ago.”

Curator of the exhibition, Michael Regan, has developed a unique layout which will depict the story of the horse at war through many different facets, combining contemporary elements with original works from artists present in the battlefield.

The exhibition will also investigate the effects that losing thousands of horses to the war effort had on the local Surrey farming communities and other businesses that relied on horses for transport.

THE HIGHLIGHTS Joey, the original West End puppet from the National Theatre’s award-winning stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel ‘War Horse’. The Handspring Puppet Company donated Joey to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2013, and will be on display at The Lightbox from 25 November 2014 until 1 March 2015.

The West End Production of ‘War Horse’ continues at the New London Theatre, currently booking until 14 February 2015. It is also currently on a tour of the UK and Ireland.

Forward the Guns! 1917, Lucy Kemp-Welch, Tate. This picture portrays a charge of horses pulling artillery. According to the artists’ obituary in ‘The Times’, Kemp-Welch had sat with her easel on Salisbury Plain while eight batteries of horse artillery were driven towards her so that she could sketch the general outline of their movement. The artist’s original sketches will also be displayed alongside the painting.

THE DETAILS

Cavalry Charge Led by Lieutenant G. M. Flowerdew,VC, Alfred James Munnings, The Munnings Collection at Castle House, Dedham. Munnings was assigned as a war artist to the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and many of his works were painted a short distance from the German front lines. This painting portrays the raw reality of a mounted charge in the First World War, where technical advances in warfare changed the role of the horse at war forever.

‘The Horse at War: 1914 – 1918’ will be on show at The Lightbox from 25 November 2014 – 1 March 2015.

••••• For further information please visit www.thelightbox.org.uk.

Canadians Cutting and Carting Wood, Farnham, 1919, Alfred Thomas Porter, Imperial War Museum. This painting shows the amount of resources that were involved in fighting a war, a Canadian regiment cutting huge amounts of wood for the war effort in Farnham, it also shows another way in which horses were used as beasts of burden.

Top: Long Red Poppies © Rae Smith; Above, right: Alfred Munnings (1878-1959), Patrick, 1914 © the estate of Sir Alfred Munnings and The Munnings Art Museum, Dedham, Essex; Above: My Grey Mare © the estate of Sir Alfred Munnings and The Munnings Art Museum, Dedham, Essex

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3 million women in the UK use their fridge as a vanity case, stashing bottles and balms alongside the beer and butter. According to research, to coincide with the launch of the new Samsung Food ShowCase Refrigerator, the most common beauty products found in the fridge are nail varnish, eye masks and face masks.

Information courtesy of Press Association

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Collagen Wave skin tightening treatment has now cemented its place as one of the most consistent performers when it comes to offering clients healthy younger rejuvenated skin with long lasting results. ”Amanda Holden secret to flawless Skin” With the Lisa Harris Skin Science clinic being only one of a handful of clinics offering this procedure appointments for the treatment have risen significantly due to the overall result this procedure can offer its clients.

This patent pending Radio frequency combined with ultrasound waves are used to heat up the deeper layers of the skin to encourage the production of new collagen.

This non-invasive treatment is a painless effective way of long-term non-surgical skin tightening and lifting. This procedure is carried out using a machine with a probe which the operator gently slides around the face delivering radiofrequency energy into the skin to lift and contour.

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HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE? ?Depending on the size of the area being treated and your response, the procedure usually takes between 30 – 90 minutes in addition to the consultation. Radiofrequency treatment is a ‘non-ablative’ treatment (doesn’t damage the outer layers of skin).

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

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WHAT IS COLLAGEN WAVE ULTRA?

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THE DETAILS

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Proud Winners at the MyFaceMyBody Awards 2014 Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic is delighted to announce its trophy win in the ‘Best Customer Experience’ category at this year’s MyFaceMyBody Awards

Using a combination of mystery shoppers and client votes Jill Zander scored 100% for customer service!

A small sample of their testimonials below:

Since its launch 18 years ago, the luxurious Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, has been at the cutting edge of pioneering new techniques, technologies and breakthroughs to provide noninvasive, anti-ageing skin rejuvenation treatments for the face and body, with the overriding ethos of great customer service.

‘I was very impressed by the amount of time that Dionne spent with me for my consultation. She did not rush it and I felt she had really taken time to look in detail at my skin and to recommend a whole host of different treatments. I also liked the fact that she acknowledged I may not have the budget to do it all and that she offered some money saving solutions and advice too.’ ‘very friendly and professional’ ‘staff are all excellent ambassadors for the clinic’

Best Aesthetic Clinic

The clinic was also finalists in three other categories!

Best Clinic Team

Best Non-Surgical Makeover

Founder, Jill Zander, says: “We are honoured and delighted to receive this accolade after such a successful and exciting year at the clinic. My 35 years in the beauty industry have taught me that bespoke customer experience coupled with research and investment in state-of-the art technology, is the key to driving fierce customer loyalty.

“We look forward to continuing to provide clients with the very best treatments, delivered by our highly skilled team of aestheticians to bring our clients results that speak for themselves and keep them coming back for more.”

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BEAUTY W

ith Christmas just around the corner, the Truskin Medispa in Esher offers every kind of treatment a friend, partner or family member could need, from relaxing massages, nails and facials to more advanced treatments such as laser hair removal, 3D lipo, acne treatment and PicoSure Tattoo removal.

Throughout December only, Trueskin is offering a free £25 gift voucher when you buy £100 or more of gift vouchers. With so many treatments to pick from, you, or the gift voucher recipient will be spoilt for choice!

Laser Hair Removal

Have a read about some of Trueskin’s most popular treatments below.

PicoSure Skin Revitalisation

PicoSure Tattoo Removal

Trueskin takes huge pride in its reputation as a Medispa of ‘Firsts.’ It was the first and continues to be the largest provider of revolutionary laser, Picosure, in the UK. Trueskin introduced PicoSure earlier this year and has seen huge growth in people opting for the treatment, over and above other tattoo removal methods, such as older Q-switched lasers.

With over 20% of the UK now regretting a tattoo, clients are choosing PicoSure due to the time saving and convenience it offers, as well as its ability to treat recalcitrant tattoos that have stopped responding to conventional lasers.

PicoSure lasers are able to remove a tattoo up to four times faster than other lasers, and with the EasyPico monthly price plan offered to Trueskin customers, clients are now able to save significant time and cost when having their tattoo removed compared to any other laser tattoo removal method.

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Laser hair removal is the best method for gaining the smooth hair-free skin you’ve always wanted. Trueskin Mediaspa uses the state of the art, award winning Cynosure Lasers which have the ability to treat all skin types including darker and Asian skin tones; something which is not possible with other types of lasers.

With the range of spot sizes Trueskin offers; large areas such as legs, back and chests can be treated effectively as well as smaller areas such as bikini line, beard, sideburns, upper lip and full facial hair removal.

Last month the PicoSure laser by Cynosure was awarded with the Best Anti-Ageing treatment title at the MyFaceMyBody Awards. Being one of only a select few clinics to offer this revolutionary treatment, Trueskin has seen firsthand how the popularity of the PicoSure Skin Revitalisation and Wrinkle reduction treatments have soared in recent months.

The PicoSure laser works by stimulating the collagen and elastin production in the skin resulting in dramatic reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. Areas such as around the eyes, crow’s feet, wrinkles around the mouth, frown lines, lipstick lines, smoker’s lines and facial wrinkles can all be effectively targeted. As well as this, other areas of the body such as hands, arms décolletage can also be treated.

THE DETAILS Contact Trueskin Medispa Esher to book in for a free consultation where the Aesthetians can explain the procedures on offer in detail, and discuss the excellent payment plans with you.

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all bases covered A key component of the ‘no make-up’ make-up trend is a flawless complexion, and right on time, a ton of the big beauty brands have unveiled their latest foundation formulations.

Whether you’re looking for age-defying properties, a fresh-faced glow or complete coverage, these are the best of the new bases. By Katie Wright, Press Association

GLOW-GETTERS

Promising to give you the ravishing radiance of one of their billboard models, Burberry’s Fresh Glow Foundation uses ‘mirror-flat intense reflection pearls’ to lend your complexion a burst of luminosity. That doesn’t mean you’ll be instantly transformed into Cara Delevingne on application (if only), but it does effectively reduce the appearance of pores and give a subtle sheen without camouflaging skin texture completely. Similarly, Japonesque Luminous Foundation is a liquid formula that is less about coverage and more about that elusive angelic glow. It definitely delivers on the latter, but you might need to add concealer on top to banish more noticeable blemishes.

Burberry Fresh Glow Foundation SPF15, £35 (www.burberry.com). Japonesque Luminous Foundation, £24, John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)

AGE-DEFIERS

Using the same principles as the brand’s popular Perfectionist firming serum, Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup is oil-free, but the silky liquid still feels really hydrating, so it suits dry skin in particular. And with a whopping 22 shades on offer (more than any other foundation we tested), it’s easy to find the perfect match.

A super high-tech base that comes in a pot with a little spatula, Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation looks and feels more like a face cream. Also ideal for dry skin, it seals in moisture by creating a membrane on the 58 decEMber 2014

skin’s surface, while also providing medium coverage and SPF15 to fight the anti-ageing effects of the sun.

Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup SPF25, £37 (www.esteelauder.co.uk). Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation, £65, Harrods (www.harrods.com)

SUPER POWDERS

Challenging the notion that powder should come AFTER your base, Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation is a lot creamier than it looks, but still effectively mattifies any oily patches, and comes in a handy compact. A new addition to the Vitalumiere family, Chanel Vitalumiere Loose Powder Foundation provides the kind

Buy it now Already a multimillion-selling trend in Asia, a new beauty-boosting innovation had landed in the UK, but it’s got nothing to do with make-up. 1-Day Acuvue Define are contact lenses imprinted with a special pattern that enhances the ring around the iris, adding depth and definition. They’re only available with a prescription, £44 for a onemonth supply or try a five-day free trial at Boots Opticians (www.boots.com).

Tried & tested Our testers turn their gaze on shimmer eyeshadows: Kiko Milano Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow (in Golden Beige) This eyeshadow is perfect for giving eyes a subtle, shimmery lift that stays put all day or night. With its pencil applicator, it’s easy to apply and goes on evenly, while the soft golden colour will go with everything in your wardrobe.

What’s not to love?

4/5 £6.90 (www.kikocosmetics.co.uk)

Clinique All About Shadow Single (in Sugar Cane) Even though it’s a powder, this eyeshadow is so dense it feels almost like a cream. It spreads easily and really clings to my eyelids, giving a lovely even wash of white that lasts all day and doesn’t crease. £16 (www.clinique.co.uk)

Nars Hardwired Eyeshadow (in Opal Coast)

4/5

This eyeshadow looks ivory-coloured, but it’s actually a very finelymilled glitter powder. At first, I overloaded my lids a bit, but once I got the dosage right, I really liked the subtle sparkly effect; it really brightened my eyes. £18, (www.narscosmetics.co.uk)

5/5

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Get the of beautifully smooth, even coverage that’s hard to achieve without moisture. The tiny kabuki brush it comes with is a bit fiddly, but the super-soft bristles and miniature proportions help to distribute the finely-milled powder evenly across your face. Pricey, but worth every penny.

Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation, £33 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk). Chanel Vitalumiere Loose Powder Foundation SPF15, £55, Boots (www.boots.com)

COMPLEXION CORRECTORS

Designed to cover very noticeable marks, like acne scars, spots and dark circles, Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation is a heavyweight base enriched with Vichy Thermal Spa Water. The long-lasting matte finish formula also contains SPF35, and with Bronze the darkest of five shades, it’s better suited to paler skin tones. Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Foundation offers a similar proposition, but with a dozen colours to choose from. Using ‘NASAinspired technology’, it conceals blemishes and redness almost as well as the brand’s iconic Touche Eclat pen, but the foundation doesn’t feel anywhere near as heavy. The lip gloss-like applicator is useful too, as some bottles dispense too much product in one pump.

Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation SPF35, £11.33 (www.feelunique.com). Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Foundation, £30.50, Debenhams (www.debenhams.com).

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Chanel Vitalumire Loose Powder Foundation, 55GBP, Boots (www.boots.com)

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Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Foundation, £30.50, Debenhams (www.debenhams.com)

SENSAI Cellular Performance Antiaging Foundation, £65, Harrods (www.harrods.com)

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Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation is a heavyweight base enriched with Vichy Thermal Spa Water

Japonesque Luminous Foundation, £24, John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)

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This Christmas, get ready to glow with these winter specials...

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pread some comfort and enjoy this festive season whilst looking and feeling magnificent. Enjoy one (or all) of these truly outstanding offers from Esher’s award-winning clinic. Call In for your free in-depth consultation valued at £50.00, using our state-ofthe-art Visia multi-spectral imaging system where you can appreciate the condition of your skin, taking into account accumulated sun exposure over the years, skin laxity, fine liens and wrinkles and much more. Technology has improved in leaps and bounds and offers solutions which are truly quite affordable and the results are quite outstanding.

the heart melter Look divine and feel fantastic This cold weather can both dehydrate your skin and make you feel, well, a little cold inside. Now you can banish your winter blues whilst looking divine when you indulge in your ‘Cold Comfort Cure’ – a guaranteed heart warming winter melter!

Your Guinot Hydradermie2 immediately enhances your natural beauty, providing your skin with an extra surge of nourishment to comfort your dehydrated skin. This gives you a radiant dewy complexion. Perfect for that special night out.

PLUS, to ensure you look and feel great you’ll get: • A relaxing shoulder massage • A soothing Indian head massage • A soothing paraffin hand wax • A divine lash & brow tint

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Three Steps To Your Body Heaven Your Little black dress quick tone If we’re honest we’d probably all like smoother skin. We’d all like to eliminate body fat.

We’d all like a tighter tummy and lifted bottom. Well now YOU can with your own exclusive quick tone package. Your journey to your new you begins with:

Have younger, more youthful eyes with Endy-Bleph (A Harley Street Favourite) For your brightest, sparkling eyes Banish droopy lids (commonly known as eyelid overhang), wrinkles, and all signs of ageing around your eyes with this completely Brand New from EndyMedTM “iFine” RF skin tightening. This is THE No.1 favoured non surgical solution too. This almost miracle cure works by tightening your skin, elevating your brow and works to stimulate new collagen, creating a fresh, youthful appearance reversing the signs of ageing. This combined with another anti ageing favourite Stay Young Non Surgical Eye Lift.

This is your ideal for puffy eyes, and it helps to tone the muscles around your eyes. And finally, to carry on the good work at home, an exceptional anti ageing eye ampoule is yours to take with you.

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STEP 1: Say ‘hello’ to your new smooth Contours You start with safe, non-invasive Endermologie. This gentle rolling and sucking action helps to improve your skin tone and body contours. Blood and lymph circulation are stimulated, toxins eliminated and connective tissue reconstructed. This step also helps to trigger your body’s natural process for eliminating excess fat. What a bonus!

STEP 2: Drop a dress size without the workout Many of us experience the problem of fluid retention, puffy ankles, feeling and looking bloated – so what better way to banish this build up of toxins than with Ballancer Pressotherapy? This in-clinic compression device comes as a jacket and trousers with 24 cells that progressively inflate and deflate to stimulate your lymphatic system. It immediately aids volume reduction – in fact it can become quite addictive! This will help you drop a dress size.

STEP 3: Tighten & Lift To tighten your tummy and waist and lift your bottom. Ultratone uses electrical impulses to mimic the natural impulses that cause your muscles to contract and relax. This clever step tricks your body into thinking it’s exercising when its not!

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Continental Cosmetics Buy it now If you’ve ever been tempted into a French pharmacy by the flashing green cross above the door, you’ll know that they’re a treasure trove of prettily-packaged beauty treats and mysterious medicinal products. By Katie Wright, Press Association

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or years, clandestine discoveries made in Parisian chemists were swapped and shared by tourists and gradually gained a fanatical following among beauty aficionados. But now, thanks largely to the explosion of the beauty blogger scene, the secret’s out retailers have cottoned on and these cult cosmetics are now more easily available in the UK. And not just the French ones, either. From Swedish hair care to Spanish soap, and a German cream to treat your toes, these are the Euro stars to get acquainted with...

FEED YOUR SKIN

Every bodycare product from German brand Weleda is certified 100% natural, with no synthetics or additives whatsoever. But that doesn’t mean they’re any less effective.

Alexa Chung is a big fan of Skin Food, the rich, freshscented cream that goes to work on your parched patches.

Weleda Skin Food, £9.95, BigGreenSmile.com

RAISE THE BAR

Hailing from the swanky spa town of La Toja, this inkblack ‘beauty soap’ has been popular in its native Spain since it was created in the Fifties. The formulation means it will lather up in even the hardest water, releasing the signature Magno scent.

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Still fiddling with those little triangular makeup sponges every morning? Save yourself some time (and effort) with a Paul’s Boutique HighDefinition Blender Sponge, £5.49, Superdrug (www.superdrug.com). Soak the clever tear-drop tool in water (so it doesn’t absorb your foundation), squeeze out, then use both ends to roll your base on evenly and quickly.

BEYOND REPAIR

A Swedish hair brand that’s hugely popular over in America, Sachajuan has recently landed on our shores. The supremely nourishing Hair Repair promotes cell regeneration and leaves your locks looking and feeling stronger. Plus, you only need to use it a couple of times a week.

Sachajuan Hair Repair, £23, (www.urbanretreat.co.uk)

THE SENSIBLE CHOICE

Formerly known as Crealine, Bioderma’s Micelle cleanser has made the leap from French pharmacy secret to cult favourite among bloggers, models and make-up artists.

With no alcohol or fragrance, it’s well-suited to even the most sensitive skin, removing every last trace of make-up.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution, from £4.50, (escentual.com)

NAKED EYES

Kind of like the M&S of Holland, Hema (pronounced Hay-ma) recently opened its first stores in the UK, offering effective but affordable beauty buys. If you like to layer on the smoky-eye look, then Hema’s bargainous heavy-duty Eye Makeup Remover Oil is a godsend, dissolving mascara with ease so you won’t wake up with panda eyes.

Hema Eye Makeup Remover Oil, £1.75, (hemashop.com)

TINTED LOVE

With all the sunshine those islands enjoy, it’s no wonder Greece is home to an unbeatable sun protection brand.

FrezyDerm products are light, non-greasy and start at a minimum of SPF 20. For year-round anti-ageing protection, use the 50+ Tinted Face Cream instead of foundation.

FrezyDerm Face Cream Tinted SPF50+, £13.95, (www.hunterandheath.com)

PRIMER TIME

This moisturising lotion also happens to be an excellent primer, which is why it’s favoured by make-up artists backstage at the catwalk shows. Another product that used to be brought back in bulk from Paris by those in the know, the good news is, it’s now stocked in Boots.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre, £13, Boots (www.boots.com)

BERRY NICE

Nothing to do with the Icelandic singer, Bjork And Berries is a company that uses natural and organic products - Bjork means birch - from its native Sweden. The White Forest Hand Cream and Handwash are 98% natural and leave a deeply comforting fragrance lingering on your hands.

Bjork And Berries White Forest Hand Wash, £15.50, and Hand Cream, £19.50, (www.pedlars.co.uk)

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Sachajuan Hair Repair, urbanretreat.co.uk

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Hema Eye Makeup Remover Oil, HemaShop.com

MARINE LIFE

When Thalgo’s algae-filled Thalassobath was discontinued, bathers the world over sighed with disappointment.

The next best thing? The French marine beauty brand’s Micronized Marine Algae. One sachet of this green powder turns your bath into a mineral-rich soothing soup, but be warned: it definitely smells like the sea too!

Thalgo Micronized Marine Algae, £31.65, (www.feelunique.com)

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre, boots.com

SOOTHING STEP

A super-strength treatment from German pedi specialists Yava, Yavaped Foot Cream is packed with healing ingredients like urea (which absorbs moisture) and salicylic acid to smooth hardened skin. It also has disinfectant properties and chamomile, to soothe even the most shattered soles.

Yavaped Foot Cream For Cracked Skin, £7.99, (www.hunterandheath.com)

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Bioderma Sensibio H2o, Escentual.com

Sachajuan Hair Repair, urbanretreat.co.uk

Tried & tested

Do DIY beauty products really work? Keeley Bolger mixes up a home-made nourishing blueberry lotion.

Ingredients:

A handful of blueberries, 1tbsp of almond oil, 3tbsp of almond milk, 1tbsp of orange flower water.

Method:

Blend and mix all the ingredients until smooth.

Strain the lotion so there’s no pulp from the blueberries, and pour into a bottle. Shake well before use, as it may naturally separate.

The verdict:

“This lotion was easy and quick to make in the blender but unless you have a really fine sieve, it’s hard to get rid of all the blueberry skin. It smelt nice but was very runny so I had to use cotton wool to apply it, making it feel more like a cleanser than a moisturiser. It’s a nice idea and cheap once you have the ingredients, but I didn’t feel like it offered enough protection for my skin over winter to want

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It’s a nice idea and cheap once you have the ingredients, but I didn’t feel like it offered enough protection for my skin over winter to use it in place of my regular moisturiser.”

Recipe courtesy of www.seasonalberries.co.uk

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Bringing you inspirational ideas for your home from Surrey and Berkshire’s finest home improvement companies

Industrial Chic: Simple and Understated The Maltby, £2,530, sofa.com. See PA Feature ‘Labour of Love’. Image courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

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LABOUR OF

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Fob wall clock, £35 Marksandspencer.com

Round wood mirror, £149 marksandspencer.com

Bicycle book ends, £38 99 Joannawood.co.uk

Ted Baker Audio Finisterre Radio, £199 Tedbaker.com

Steel Cucine Genesi 100 Range Cooker, from £3,500, excl VAT, Bradshaw.co.uk

Contemporary, cool and a little bit edgy, the industrial trend can be defined in many ways. But it’s the strong lines, raw finishes and metallic tones, designed to mirror the urban architecture, that’s inspired interior designers to create modern living schemes that are slick and hard to resist

By Sam Wylie-Harris, Press Association

Hudson Leather 2 seater sofa, £1,800, Lauraashley.com

Bisque Classic Radiator in bare Metal finish, from £359 excl VAT, Bisque.co.uk All images: PA Photo/Handout

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John Lewis

of Hungerford Renowned British kitchen and furniture brand opens its doors in Cobham, Surrey

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ritish kitchen and furniture manufacturer John Lewis of Hungerford is thrilled to announce it has opened its 16th showroom in Cobham, Surrey.

The 1,500 sq. ft. showroom showcases some of the brand’s most popular kitchen designs including Shaker (shown right) as well as other beautifully crafted kitchen essentials such as pantries, furniture and accessories. In addition to this, three impressive kitchen islands have been installed to showcase the wide range of the brand’s skills and expertise.

With realistic kitchen displays, represented in colours from John Lewis of Hungerford’s core colour palette, to help customers envisage how their chosen designs will look

Three impressive kitchen islands have been installed to showcase the wide range of the brand’s skills and expertise in the home; the in-house design team is on hand to ensure customers achieve the kitchen for them from style and colour to clever, integrated storage solutions.

Jon Rosby, Managing Director for John Lewis of Hungerford comments: “We’re delighted to be opening in Cobham, joining the diverse high street and we look forward to welcoming the people of Cobham and using our passion for design to help create the kitchen of their dreams”.

THE DETAILS John Lewis of Hungerford, 24 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EB ••••• 01932 505400 www.john-lewis.co.uk

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OAK

STYLE INSPIRATION Join Bridgman and view a fabulous collection of solid oak and hand painted furniture. From occasional cameo pieces to complete dining and bedroom suites, all lovingly hand crafted from kiln dried European hardwoods sourced exclusively from managed renewable forests.

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he Bridgman name has been associated with fine furniture since the 1950’s and their brand is now synonymous with the manufacture and supply of exceptional quality, luxuriously comfortable and exquisitely designed furnishings.

Using a mixture of solid timber, veneers and other modern materials in the manufacture of their interior furniture whilst using traditional and modern construction techniques at the same time ensures product longevity.

Exquisitely designed for Bridgman the Crowborough bedroom range features a combination of subtle pastel

oak, with six different hand finished options to choose from.

Door and drawer furniture is made in stainless steel, using a combination of shell and trumpet styles.

The Wimbledon range in natural oak brings stylish living into any home. The natural tones and grain of the oak wood will compliment any interior colour scheme and bring harmony and style to a room setting. Featuring generous but elegant display cabinets and sideboards, coffee and lamp tables as well as TV units, wine racks and laptop tables. All designed with everyday modern living in mind, combined with maximum style and superior quality.

The Crowborough bedroom range features a combination of subtle pastel paint finishes and natural solid European oak paint finishes and natural solid European oak. Soft curves and profiles evoke a traditional French style although the combination of colour, natural oak and bright nickel plated hardware gives it a fresh look that suits either country or contemporary living.

Other detailing, such as a hidden drawer concealed behind the top profile gives the Crowborough range a unique character and quality that has become the standard for Bridgman.

The Cobham dining and bedroom collections are a painted range of country style furniture with the added benefit of a choice of colours. Stunning centrepiece design is the key to the appeal of the Cobham collection. Legs, base plinths and frames are made from solid birch wood with the tops all being manufactured from solid European 70 decEMber 2014

Given the diversity of wood, paint and fabric options available all indoor selections are tailored to meet each customer’s individual requirements and are manufactured specifically for them. Discuss your requirements with Bridgman’s experienced customer service advisors who are not pushy, simply helpful and informative and that’s just the way they like it!

With reserved parking right outside Bridgman in Walton offers a warm and friendly welcome with fresh coffee always on the go.

Pop along and enjoy the Bridgman experience, a relaxed way to invest in quality furniture.

THE DETAILS Unit A, Auckland House, New Zealand Avenue Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 1PL ••••• 01932 242707 www.bridgman.co.uk

Live… Dine… Dream…

Exquisite design and luxurious comfort. All our interior furniture ranges are hand crafted with a combination of subtle pastel paint and natural solid European Oak.

Auckland House, New Zealand Ave, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 1PL

Tel 020 3095 7210 www.bridgman.co.uk/life

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“The one thing that is very apparent is that the general public get very little advice about buying the correct bed”

The barn showroom where specialist advice is key to a good night’s sleep

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he historic converted barn known as ‘The Bed Centre’ may be a familiar landmark for regulars passing down the A281 through the village of Bramley, but the extensive range (and, more importantly knowledgeable advice) that lies within may come a surprise to most.

This family business has more than 75 years’ experience helping customers get that perfect nights sleep.

Owner Gary Ewmett takes pride in selling long lasting solid timber bedsteads, in oak, ash, mahogany and cherry wood. He says that the thing that sets the Bed Centre apart from others is the personal service it provides.

“The one thing that is very apparent is that the general public get very little advice about buying the correct bed.

We spend time talking about the individual requirements our customers may have to make sure they purchase the right bed.”

Clearly that extra bit of effort has paid off. The majority of the business is from recommendations from previous customers.

The Bed Centre has built up a solid client base and offers a free delivery service and is also able to dispose of your old bed for you, which go to recycling.

It specialises in individual pocketsprung, memory foam and coil sprung beds and mattresses and also has a selection of children’s beds and bedroom furniture. Sofa beds, mattresses and pillows are also available.

“While the majority of the younger customers prefer bedsteads” Gary says, “there are many customers who still prefer the classic divans beds.

But whichever bed you opt for, the golden rule is the same - take your time over trying the mattresses before making your choice”.

Bramley Bed Centre Old Barn, High Street, Bramley Guildford, Surrey GU5 0HS ••••• 01483 898209 www.bramleybedcentre.co.uk 72 decEMber 2014

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Easigrass The definitive EASI artificial grass solution for home and away

Easigrass is the UK’s No1 award-winning artificial grass company offering a one-stop-shop installation and maintenance service for both UK and overseas homes alike. The Easigrass range of luxurious artificial grasses are responsibly made, installed and maintained by a trained team of professionals who take pride in their craftsmanship.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the sell-out Live Nation gigs and Brits fell in love with ‘Oops A Daisy’ Gromit at The Gromit Unleashed Festival, raising essential funds for a Bristol Hospital.

For homeowners, the message is simple and clear. Easigrass will completely transform your indoor and outdoor spaces.

AUTUMN OFFER NOW AVAILABLE

An Easigrass gardening solution saves customers time, money and hassle

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ounded by the Gallagher Brothers in 1989, Easigrass is the only artificial grass company the world over to have been awarded a Gold medal for a Judged Show Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. An Easigrass customer is safe in the knowledge that their artificial lawn will look and feel amazing 365 days a year. An Easigrass gardening solution saves customers time, money and hassle, offering homeowners peace of mind and the joy of no more muddy paws or footprints.

Easigrass is the most trusted artificial grass company in the UK. And with good reason. This year alone, Easigrass has installed artificial grass at some of Great Britain’s most quintessential locations: from Wimbledon VIP areas and Hotel Café Royal balconies to supporting their valued retail partner, John Lewis, with an 150th Anniversary roof garden.

Easigrass allowed music lovers to ‘hang up their Hunters…’ back in 2013 during the Summer of Love at

With no mess. No mud.

And no fuss. It’s EASI: E Environmentally responsible: No Easigrass installation is completed unless a site has flora or fauna in the vicinity to help support The Wildlife Corridor in the form of a plant, tree, shrub or plant pot.

Even the smallest of balconies can be transformed with a flash of Easigrass and a potted shrub or plant.

A Accreditation: All Easigrass products are ISO:9001 and ISO:14001 certified and the Company is proud to be closely linked with respected horticultural and gardening societies including HTA (Horticultural Trade Association), SDG (The Society of Garden Designers), BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries), and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

S Safety: Easigrass products provide family safety as well as optimum quality, with the option of laying additional shock pad in wet or dry areas housing pools or trampolines. In addition, Easigrass products are pet friendly and make it easier to keep your pets and their environment clean, fresh and mud free.

I Integrity: The Easigrass group prides itself on its commitment to excellence at all levels and guarantees that installations are carried out professionally, both at the time of installation and in relation to maintenance and follow-up.

The Easigrass Group of Companies is rapidly expanding throughout the UK and overseas within UAE, South Africa, Spain and the Balaerics. So whether you seek an artificial lawn solution for your family or holiday home, there is only one option. The EASI option.

THE DETAILS For tailored quotes, samples and more information please visit www.Easigrass.com or call 0845 485 3758

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NEW SEASON

HEDGING NOW IN STOCK NO PLANT TOO BIG OR SMALL Specialists in the supply, planting & maintenance of large shrubs and trees

www.plantsforall.co.uk

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Ensuring your glass extension complies with the Building Regulations

When it comes to adding a conservatory or orangery to a dwelling or changing a glass roof for a solid one, many UK home owners have been badly advised by misinformed neighbours, double glazing suppliers and double glazing salesmen looking for a quick sale without advising you of the consequences

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ome glass extensions do need both planning permission and Building Regulatory Approval, whilst some need full planning permission only, or to apply for and comply with the Building Regulations. When it comes to replacing a translucent conservatory roof with a solid roof, many conservatory owners don’t realise that they can only do so by first obtaining Building Regulatory Approval.

It may be helpful to first know what the “official” definition of a conservatory or glass extension is.

Conservatories, porches and other such glass extensions share a common description with Regulation 9(1), 21(4) stating to meet the exemption status in Schedule 2 Class 7 of the Building Regulations.

• They must be at ground level and have a floor area less than 30 square metres.

• They must be thermally separated from the dwelling by walls, windows or doors which meet the energy efficiency requirements.

• The dwelling’s heating system must not be extended into the conservatory, orangery or porch.

Local Authority Building Control guidance is that to be considered exempt from Building Regulations the conservatory must also :

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• Have at least 50% of its external wall area formed from translucent materials (not, however including walls within one metre of a boundary with neighbours) • Have at least 75% of its roof area formed from translucent materials • Heating should either be completely independent of the dwelling or be provided with effective controls to operate and isolate the heating from the dwelling A conservatory or any other type of glass extension must have a significant proportion of the roof and walls glazed to be considered exempt from having to apply and comply with the England and Wales Building Regulations.

Consequently by adding a solid rood the structure then becomes a de facto extension with all that entails, and Building Regulations Application needs to be made. In addition planning permission may be needed.

Your local Building Control Officer may require the new structure to have roof vents, and/or trickle vents retrospectively fitted to windows, or other changes made to the existing structure. There will certainly need to be adequate ventilation. Even if the actual new solid roof system has building regulation approval as a product that will comply, the remainder of each structure may also need to comply, and may need “Change of Use”

planning permission as the structure is changing from a conservatory to an extension. In some cases property owners may unwittingly be exceeding any intact Permitted Development Rights if the floor area of the conservatory is greater than PD rights allow. If since the conservatory was built the Permitted Development Rights have been withdrawn by the local authority, then it will not be possible to add a solid roof without first obtaining planning permission.

The existing roof will either be glazed or polycarbonate and most typically here in the UK will have UPVC window and doors. If the roof is glazed, it is likely the vertical frames will have been designed to carry

weight composite solid roof is only likely to add an additional 0.5kN/m.

The existing foundations should have trial holes excavated to ensure they are adequate to support the new loading.

In most cases a 150mm thick concrete strip foundation or reinforced concrete slab which bears onto original ground will be adequate. Foundations passing over drains, close to tree roots or on filled ground may require further consideration.

According to the Local Authorities Building Control guidance on adding a solid roof, “your local authority building control team is likely to ensure that the roof and supporting structure fully complies with the Building Regulations.”

If there is no reinforcement new window frames may be needed to support the weight of the roof the roof load. In the case of a polycarbonate roof, the vertical frames may only have sufficient reinforcement to carry that particular load. To assess the suitability of the supporting framework it may be necessary to verify the type and extent of reinforcement on site by either drilling pilot holes or testing with a magnet to test for the incorporation of a steel core.

If there is no reinforcement new window frames may be needed to support the weight of the roof, or additional reinforcement installed abutting the existing frames.

The typical loading of an existing glazed conservatory roof (not polycarbonate) is less than 10kN/m. A light-

So before ordering a solid roof for an existing conservatory or a new structure that has a solid roof, make sure the necessary planning permission and Building Regulatory Approval is obtained before money changes hands and work starts.

THE DETAILS If you’d like to talk to an experienced expert conservatory design consultant call 01344 989938 or visit www.hazlemere.co.uk to ask for a no obligation consultation and free expert advice.

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Light up your Life With over ten years of experience within the lighting trade showroom dances with sparkle and is alive with colours from the crystal chandeliers alongside other spectacular light fittings.

There are many examples for you to look at including ceiling and floor lights. If you cannot see what you want please ask for advice, and they will be happy to help you.

There are also many catalogues available to browse, with more beautiful styles of lighting.

They can supply lighting to both the residential and commercial market, where they hope to help enhance and create an environment that is both stylish and inspiring on the interior and exterior.

As with everything, style and requirements change rapidly, it is very important to all at Weybridge Lights that they take this into account when assisting their clients. They are very much aware that it takes time, consideration and patience to choose lighting, as it is such an important part of our work and living space. They will help you make the decisions to ensure your choice will remain beautiful and serviceable for years to come, whilst remaining current and not looking outdated.

Experts can advise and inform you on the latest form of intelligent lighting systems. So whilst at Weybridge Lights take advantage of their wide experience to help you with all the questions you may have, be it helping to decide where to place a light, bulb options, dimmer and switch options or any other topic. Why not make an appointment to discuss your lighting requirements with them!

At Weybridge Lights they take enormous pride in

Their very beautiful and dazzling lighting will help you to create the ambience and mood you require in any space

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eybridge Lights opened their shop in Weybridge to complement their existing shop in Redhill. A specialist company whose business is to supply our clients with a wide range of beautiful, superior and cutting edge lighting, both contemporary and traditional to enhance and light up their lives.

Their very beautiful and dazzling lighting will help you to create the ambience and mood you require in any space, we realise that to make a room perfect it must include that certain something special! This can be achieved by installing one of their stunning lights, ensuring that perfect finishing touch!

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sourcing our lights from British companies like Dar, Searchlight, Flos and many more. They also buy lighting from a full European portfolio including Harco Loor from Holland who specialise in hand made individual pieces and Si-Lux from Italy using Italian glass and Swarovski crystals.

Weybridge Lights are open 6 days a week (Monday Saturday 9.30am until 5.30pm. They have a very detailed website, split into easy to read sections, to help you find the type of lighting you are looking for much more quickly.

THE DETAILS 6 Temple Market, Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9DL ••••• Telephone: 01932 820318 www.weybridgelights.co.uk

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