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First Impressions Count Help your guests to get their rose tinted spectacles on by carefully managing their arrival. In the distant past, when I was slim with

built left much to be desired so cracks,

Applying the ‘Vital first five minutes’ rule to

hair, I was the UK manager for a software

leaks and flaky paint are commonplace.

a holiday property:

in Britain and Europe. I became a fan of

We do what we can but they can never

• Make sure that you give clear directions

Marriott hotels and stayed in them when I

be perfect and this is where you can get

to the property and that the full address

could, the standards and staff attitude just

consecutive guests saying that it’s the best

seemed to be right and somehow, I always

and worst place they ever stayed in.

company and spent a lot of time travelling

felt welcome when I arrived.

and postcode are on the confirmation. • Include precise instructions for where to park and ensure the number of available

The property hasn’t changed, it’s simply a

places has been made clear.

On one visit, there was a book by JW

matter of perception and the vital first five

• Key collection needs to be simple or if

Marriott in the room which spelled out the

minutes after arrival is when you have the

you use a keysafe make sure it is lit by an

philosophy of the business including one

opportunity to steer your customers to

thing that really stuck in my mind - the idea

focus on the good things or the bad. The

of the vital first five minutes. If you arrive

best way to approach this is to assume that

at a Marriott and there’s a long queue at

people are going to arrive tired, stressed

• A welcome pack is now expected but it’s

reception there’s a sort of panic button

and possibly a bit annoyed. I’ve been there

still better for it to be a ‘surprise’ rather

that they press under the desk. This brings

many times- I promise to finish work at

staff from other parts of the hotel who will

12.30 so we can get away and arrive in time

• Tea, coffee and biscuits all help with the

take you to a table and sit you down with

to unpack and take a stroll before picking

mind-set and for many a bottle of wine

a coffee whilst they organise your check in

a restaurant for a first night dinner. What

and bring your room keys to you. Gradually

actually happens is I get home at 2.30, I

• Provide essential items to get the

customers started - loo rolls, washing up

magical

change

takes

place-

outside light. • It’s crucial that the property is warm and leave a light on.

than advertised.

will make all the difference.

the

haven’t packed and I’m interrupted by 3

reception area sparkles, the piped music

more calls, I just need to send two emails

liquid, cloths, dishwasher tablets, etc.

is pleasant and when you get to your room

and we hit the road at 3.30 ensuring that we

• Have a folder with information on who to

it is more spacious than expected and the

catch the traffic. Now we have to stop on

contact and clear instructions for the tv,

furnishings are beautiful.

the way down, pay too much for some poor

cooker, etc.

food and arrive in the dark - the stage is set During this time of intense work I took time

for a bad experience.

out by performing as an amateur comedian

The other critical area is how you respond to a problem. Someone needs to be

and encountered a phenomenon that was

As my wife gets the accommodation details

available when the guest calls and if they

also a great lesson - you could say exactly

out (or tries to read them on her phone as

call the agency rather than the caretaker

the same words on two consecutive nights,

I forgot to print them) I grip the steering

as they often do they need to be looked

get an ovation for one performance and

wheel with white knuckles praying that I

after rather than just told they have called

face the agony of silence 24 hours later.

didn’t cheap out too much on the booking

the wrong number. Keep them up to date

Something was subtly different for the

and try to remember if there was proper

on progress to resolve an issue and call to

audience which completely changed their

central heating or parking.

check things are OK afterwards. All of this

experience.

costs very little and will help ensure a happy experience for your guests so they things in

You

might

imagine

that

working

the most positive light possible.

Sandbanks means we spend our life dealing with glittering palatial homes but we

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INTRO 8

NEWS The latest news stories

TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S 54

THE LIFESTYLE CONCEPT Helping you get on top of life

APEX TREE SURGEONS Your tree-related questions answered

COLEMAN MARINE INSURANCE Preparing your boat

Q U AY H O L I D AY S Illegal sub-letting

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JOE WICKS Veggie Lean In 15 review

OUTDOOR LIVING

CHETNA MAKAN

161

Recipes

THE LANDSCAPE SERVICE Landscape & garden design

166

HOM E IM PROVEM ENT 144

REFORMED PL ASTIC S Commercial use of Reformed Plastic

BROADVIEW BLINDS Celebrates 50 years in business

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RB PRESTIGE Next Car, First Carâ&#x20AC;¦ Race Car?

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B H S TA R S E M I - F I N A L I S T S R E V E A L E D

L E T T I N G S L E G I S L AT I O N T H I S Y E A R

The BH Star Award semi-finalists were revealed at a starry event held at Shorefield Holidays’ Oakdene Forest Park, St Leonard’s, Dorset, on 12th February. Launched to honour and bring public recognition for varied achievements and positive contributions from those professionals working across the hospitality, tourism and retail sector, these new awards not only recognise and celebrate the BH region’s best-loved tourism, hospitality and retail businesses from the BH postcode areas: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Wimborne, plus surrounding towns and villages.

With several new pieces of lettings legislation coming into effect this year, Winkworth estate agency in Westbourne is urging local landlords to ensure they understand the changes and how they may be affected.

Headline sponsor Shorefield Holidays, an award-winning, family owned business which operates eight holiday and leisure parks in the BH postcode and New Forest area, welcomed smartly attired entrants to a glamorous early evening reception, with canapés served as the semi-finalists were revealed. The awards were also supported by sponsors and partners including: A-One Insurance Group, County Foods, Country Fare, Mploy, Goadsby, Eskimo EPOS, Meridian Lifts, Meridian Air Conditioning, Oceana Hotel Group, Nativ, Ist Waste Management, Bournemouth Echo, Wave 105, ELIS, Templar Wines, Conker Spirit, Amica and Expect Best.

The new legislation coming into force this year includes: • The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 from 20th March 2019, which sets new definitions and higher standards for properties deemed ‘fit’ or ‘unfit’ for human habitation; • Compulsory Client Money Protection from Spring 2019, which requires all letting agents to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme; • The Tenant Fee Ban which takes effect from 1st June 2019, which now only allows letting agents to charge landlords for their lettings services.

Initial judging was carried out by representatives comprising of independent trade and business executives and educators, entrepreneurs and innovators. They will now make their final decisions as to who the BH Star winners are, which will be revealed at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on Thursday 14th March.

“These new pieces of legislation are important for the lettings industry and although not all of them directly affect some of our clients, they should be making efforts to understand them nonetheless,” says Katy Gray, Lettings Manager at Winkworth Westbourne and Southbourne. “2019 is looking to be a year of change for the industry, and we want to make sure all our clients are completely clued up on what these changes mean for their contractual obligations and their rights.

Jackie Phillipson, co-founder of ROUTEpr and Events, organiser and curator of the Star Awards, said: “The judging panel was impressed by business growth, vision, drive and development. Well done to all entrants, semi-finalists. The categories have a clear focus and are open to businesses, suppliers and individuals. As we approach the final judging, our focus now turns to staging a glamorous and stunning gala ceremony and dinner, which will be the standout event for making regional connections.”

“We strive to deliver the best service we can for both landlords and tenants, so, whether you’re a current or prospective client, or would just like to understand the ins and outs of these new laws, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or pop in for a chat,” concludes Katy.

The BH Star Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner and ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on March 14. Tickets are now on sale. Visit the website www.bhstars.co.uk to find out more and to purchase tickets.

For further information on the local rental market or if you have a property you’d like to let, please don’t hesitate to contact the Winkworth team on 01202 767313 or email: kgray@winkworth.co.uk WI N K WO RTH WE STB O U RN E

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SENSORY

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A super-stylish bright yellow smart car has been donated by Mercedes-Benz of Poole, to Lewis-Manning Hospice for a month to assist the charity with the promotion of the fantastic Go Yellow Fundraiser.

Unite with others and run, walk, be pushed or wheel yourself around the accessible 1km route in Poole Park on Sunday 28 April for an innovative new event experience organised by local disability charity, Diverse Abilities, named Sensory One. The local charity is excited to be hosting its first Sensory One event, which is the first of its kind on the South Coast, and it is proudly supported by Castlepoint shopping park. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part in the event, which aims to engage, support memory and provide a multi-sensory experience using sound, smell, texture and colour.

Mercedes-Benz of Poole has generously donated the use of a ‘fortwo’ Prime Cabriolet smart car at the disposal of the Hospice, which supports patients and families in Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas of Dorset who are facing a life-limiting illness. Until the end of March, a touch of yellow fever is coming to the region as individuals, schools, organisations and businesses support the Go Yellow campaign. Harry Redknapp, recently crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ has also joined forces with the Hospice to spearhead the Go Yellow appeal throughout Dorset. If you are a business, club or a group, please call fundraising on 01202 708470 and ask about Go Yellow. Donations can be made online, by text or post to 1 Critchel Mount Road, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LT. More details can be found at lewis-manning.co.uk/ fundraising/make-a-donation

Event registration is at 11am with participants starting the route from 11.30am. Entry is £10 per adult, £5 per child (under 16) and children under two are free.

K T P R C E L E B R AT E S 5 YEARS IN BUSINESS! Kate Shaw of KTPR in Bournemouth is marking and celebrating the 5th anniversary of her business. Kate enthused, “I’m thrilled that Nathan Ake has joined me in marking the 5th birthday of KTPR. Nathan is of course AFC Bournemouth’s iconic number 5 and what better person to high five the business on this special celebration! “Five years has flown by. When I started out, I never imagined that KTPR would be the huge success that it is. I’m celebrating working with a brilliantly diverse mix of talented clients, many who have been with me for several years now. I love working in Bournemouth and further afield in Dorset. I relocated to the town from Nottingham with my family back in 2011 and still pinch myself that we are living and working in such an amazing and beautiful place!” Nathan said, “I’d like to congratulate Kate on 5 successful years in her PR business and wish her continued success in the future.”

Participants who need a helping hand are welcome to bring a friend, family member or carer, free of charge, to push or guide them around the course.

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MC Plan & Site Services, an award-winning firm of Independent Building Inspectors operating across the South, is happy to welcome a second assistant surveyor in as many months.

Thriving Bournemouth Collegiate School in Lower Parkstone, Dorset, has a new approach to learning which puts pupils in charge of their education. The GRIT philosophy, developed by the school’s dynamic Headteacher Kay Smith, is designed to redefine how the school’s two to 11-year-old pupils learn. The powerful acronym stands for: growth mindset, ready to learn, independent and team player; words which form a way of thinking for the entire school body. The purpose of the philosophy is to tap into the natural curiosity of young minds and create ambitious learners who are confident, resilient and take ownership of their education. The main curriculum is enhanced by an extensive activity programme such as sports, music, art and design which the school refers to as co-curricular activities rather than extra-curricular because they contribute to the children’s whole education rather than just support it. The school’s approach to differentiated learning is referred to as ‘The Chilli Challenge’. Pupils of all ages are given the opportunity to self-direct their learning, working at a level that reflects their skills and understanding, allowing them to make decisions, sustain concentration and build their competence which encourages them to grapple with complexities and challenge their thinking as they realise they are capable of extraordinary things. With these innovative teaching methods, BCS Prep School has gained an enviable reputation for excellence and is well known for being a modern, forward-thinking school which inspires active learning, creative thinking, personal development and strong community spirit. It’s Miss Smith’s innovation that makes her the pioneer of education and what makes BCS Prep School a step ahead of the game.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE HOLIDAY LE T TINGS MARKE T? As someone who owns an investment property in the area, you may or may not have considered the HolidayLettings market. Dorset is a holiday-makers dream and the earning potential is fourtimes higher than traditional residential lettings. With Dorset being a favoured spot, and with the rise in staycations year on year, Holiday Lettings could well be an option for your property in 2019 and beyond. In light of this, Saxe Coburg Estate Agents, have launched a dedicated Holiday Lettings department. They’ll provide an expert review of your property, explain any legal jargon, and they have an existing ‘little black book’ of suppliers meaning any maintenance is carried out at your convenience and cost. Area Lettings Manager Charlotte Hannen says, “We make it our business to take the stress out of Holiday Lettings. We only get paid when you do and we treat your property as if it is our own.”

Greg Herridge joins newly appointed Ben Oxland, as an Assistant Building Control Surveyor. Originally from Bournemouth, Greg originally took his HNC at Southampton Solent University. He has spent the last decade working in the construction industry and latterly as a site manager for a Southampton based property developer working on prestigious new homes along the South Coast. His work has encompassed everything from urban apartment complexes to unique coastal and country homes. Greg’s attention to detail in both service provision and providing an exemplary end product is solely responsible for his outstanding reputation. Greg said: “I am enjoying the variety that MC has to offer, which is allowing me to develop the skills I already have, while learning new skills along the way, from the wealth of knowledge held by the other members of staff.” Mark Cook, MD of MC Plan & Site Services said: “Greg is another great addition to the MC squad. We work with many property developers across the region and with Greg’s insight and understanding of the frustrations they face when building a development, he is an amazing asset to our team. I truly believe that MC Plan & Site Services now have an unrivalled workforce with the different experiences our surveyors and assistant surveyors all possess and this will take us smoothly to the next stage in the company’s development” Mark added. Visit www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk for more information on MC Plan & Site Services or telephone Greg and the team on 01202 744966.

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C H U R C H F I E L D TA L K ‘ T E N A N T F E E B A N ’ W H AT I M PA C T D O E S I T H AV E O N Y O U ?

Q U AY H O L I D AY S E X PA N D S T E A M QUAY HOLIDAYS is pleased to announce the recruitment of Alyson Smyth to manage their holiday lettings team. Alyson is known to many in the local business community through her previous work as General Manager of Poole Pottery, as well as a former Poole BID director and board member of Poole Town Centre Management. She brings extensive experience in retail and customer-facing businesses, having worked with Allders, Debenhams, Beales and more recently as Retail Marketing Manager with Denby pottery in Derbyshire. Says Alyson, “I am very pleased to be working back in Poole, and really looking forward to applying my marketing and sales experience to Quay’s expanding holiday business.” Helen Challis, managing partner, says; “when we heard Alyson was interested in coming back to Poole, we jumped at the chance to employ her. She loves Poole, as we do, and her enthusiasm and great customer service skills will make her a real asset to the business”. With memories of last year’s hot summer still fresh, Quay is anticipating another busy year ahead.

The government has now confirmed the 1st June 2019 as the date for the tenant fee ban to come into force, Gemma from Churchfield talks to us about the imapcts of this. “I have been associated with the residential rental market for some 12 years and I find it surprising not to be hearing and reading more on how this massive change is going to affect landlords. “The ‘Tenant Fees Bill’ was given the royal assent on 12th February 2019, passing into law as the Tenant Fee Act 2019, and enforceable for any tenancies entered into on, or after the 1st June 2019. As a result, from the 1st June 2019 letting agents and landlords will no longer be able to charge tenants any upfront fees. This includes referencing costs, inventory & check out charges. The only permitted payments chargeable to the tenant will be the rent, utilities and a 5 week damages deposit. “As there are upfront costs incurred with referencing, inventory and check out reports, letting agents should be preparing their landlords for this dramatic upcoming change. This includes making all landlords aware of what additional costs they will inevitably be picking up as a result of the fee ban. “With over 150 lettings legislations to adhere to, and more to follow with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, along with Mandatory Electrical Safety Checks, it’s vital that landlords are fully up to speed on these major industry changes, or work with a letting agent who is! “If you are a Landlord or Tenant and unsure on what the ‘Tenant Fee Act 2019’ will mean to you, or need guidance on keeping up with and understanding new and current lettings legislations contact me, Gemma Hayward ARLA Qualified (Associate partner) at Churchfield on 01202 779911 – gemma.hayward@churchfield.uk.com and I will be pleased to answer your questions.”

BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE C O L L EG E T E A M S U P W I T H A FC B O U R N E M O U T H Bournemouth & Poole College has partnered with Premier League football team AFC Bournemouth to inspire more young people to reach their full potential and chase their dreams. The College, which has sites in Lansdowne in Bournemouth, and North Road and Tower Park in Poole, has become an official partner of AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust, which offers free football and additional opportunities to young people, for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons. The Trust’s Premier League Kicks programme encourages young people to get involved in playing sports in the evenings and on weekends to lead a healthier lifestyle and benefit from improved wellbeing in a safe environment with their friends. Staff from Bournemouth & Poole College will be hosting employability workshops for the participants of the Poole region of Premier League Kicks, which is led by project ambassador and AFC Bournemouth player, Tyrone Mings. The College team will be aiming to support the young people to pursue the next steps of their chosen career path, while highlighting the opportunities available at the College, which is the largest provider of further education and apprenticeships in the area. For more information about the further education and apprenticeship courses available at Bournemouth & Poole College, go to thecollege.co.uk or call 01202 205205. For more information about the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, go to afcb.co.uk/community-sports-trust/

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WESTCLIFF £895,000

COY POND £575,000

An incredibly spacious detached property offering fantastic potential with accommodation to include eight en-suite double bedrooms over the first and second floors, two en-suite bedrooms and three reception rooms on the ground floor.

This spacious detached three bedroom chalet bungalow has been refurbished by the existing owners to create a bright and airy open plan living accommodation which includes a large sociable kitchen diner, a cosy lounge area and conservatory.

Ten Bedrooms | South facing patio | Beautifully presented throughout | Fantastic home and income or business opportunity | Short level walk to Westbourne Village

WEST CLIFF £400,000

BOURNEMOUTH £290,000

WEST CLIFF £239,950

WESTBOURNE £229,950

Available with no forward chain is this light and spacious three bedroom top floor apartment in West Cliff.

This superbly presented first floor apartment is offered with no forward chain and is set in a prime position close to the beach

A truly unique, exceptionally spacious (916 sq.ft / 85.1 sq.m) one bedroom cliff top apartment with stunning sea views

A well-appointed and spacious two double bedroom purpose built apartment backing directly onto Bournemouth Gardens

Spacious Accommodation | Close to the Beach | Three Bedroom | Two Reception Rooms

Balcony | Contemporary Design and Finish | Bright Spacious Rooms | Secure Underground Parking

Ground Floor | Underground Parking | Large South Facing Patio | Two Double Bedrooms

ALUM CHINE OIEO £600,000

WESTBOURNE £289,950

BOURNEMOUTH £229,950

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throughout and offers huge potential having

purpose built apartment is situated in a desirable within walking distance of Westbourne

maisonette situated in a convenient location between Bournemouth and Westbourne

apartments finished to an incredibly high specification found in close proximity to the beach

Detached family house | In need of refurbishment | Six bedrooms | Four reception rooms

Three bedrooms | Luxury bathroom & en-suite | Large open plan lounge diner

Two Double Bedrooms | Private Entrance | Contemporary Finish | Walking Distance to the Beach

Lift servicing all floors | Off road parking | Luxury designer bathroom | Contemporary kitchen

WESTBOURNE | 01202 BATTERSEA | 020 7228767633 9265 westbourne@winkworth.co.uk battersea@winkworth.co.uk

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A selection of properties sold by Winkworth Poole

An extremely well presented family home, situated within walking distance of Ashley Cross Village and Whitecliff Harbourside Park.

A substantial detached family home situated in a popular cul-de-sac location in the heart of Lower Parkstone being just a short walk to Ashley Cross Village, Penn Hill Village and Parkstone Train Station.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Receptions | 2 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 2 Bathrooms

BLAIR AVENUE, LOWER PARKSTONE, £500,000

WHITEFIELD ROAD, PARKSTONE, £550,000

A well presented family house located in a quiet cul-de-sac position, benefiting from being recently refurbished throughout with good sized accommodation.

A new build family home recently constructed and finished to extremely high standard throughout, arranged over three floors and situated in the heart of Whitecliff.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Reception Rooms | 2 Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | 2 Bathrooms

TORBAY ROAD, LOWER PARKSTONE, £750,000

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ORCHARD AVENUE, LOWER PARKSTONE, £785,000

A beautifully presented character detached house situated in a popular location. The property has been tastefully updated retaining much of the original charm and character.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | Office

WINKWORTH POOLE | 01202 BATTERSEA | 020 7228 9265 733000 poole@winkworth.co.uk battersea@winkworth.co.uk

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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME. No. 1: Call us (then we’ll handle the other nine). We’re not sales people, we’re matchmakers. We introduce people to homes until they fall in love with one. Winkworth agents love what they do and pride themselves on having a unique perspective on the entire process of matching people with homes. From the little things we see that others miss, to the neighbourhoods we know like the back of our hands. Because where others see customers, we see people. And where others see houses, we see homes.

Call our Poole office today on 01202 733000 or email us on poole@winkworth.co.uk for your free market appraisal.

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HIGHCLIFFE-ON-SEA FROM £450,000 TO £650,000 LEASEHOLD OPEN DAY 16th MARCH 2019 - 10am-2pm - Join us on Saturday 16th March 2019 at the Launch Day of this exciting development or call us to register you interest.

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LAST THREE REMAINING - A striking development of just six apartments in an enviable location, Needles Watch offers contemporary living at its finest. Each open plan apartment has a private balcony or terrace, with high quality fixtures and fittings, and access to the cliff top just across the road. Most of the apartments have sea views across to the Isle of Wight, and all have a southerly facing aspect and a large single garage.

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets WALKFORD £549,950 FREEHOLD HIGHCLIFFE-ON-SEA £425,000 LEASEHOLD surrounding the roof which has good storage space. A spacious 1920’s character house presented in immaculate condition throughout. This

A spacious three bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment finished to exacting

garden, large garage with dual aspect doors and ample off-road parking.

Benefitting from a private balcony and garage.

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Situated in the heart of Highcliffe, Postmasters Court offers a choice of 5 brand new 2 bedroom mews houses, within walking distance to shops, cafes and the beach. Ideal for first time buyers, investors and those wishing to relocate to a seaside resort with local conveniences on your doorstep. • • • • • • •

Contemporary kitchen diner with integrated Neff and Indesit appliances Modern half-tiled bathroom with shower and downstairs cloakroom Under stairs utility cupboard Two double bedrooms Landscaped front and rear gardens Allocated parking space 999 year lease.

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INTERIOR ST YLING – THE P E R F E C T C O F F E E TA B L E

THE HOUSE R E M O VA L S U R V E Y

Katie Thomas, Design Director of KTM Design and Regional Director of the Society of British and International Design (SBID)

Steve Webber, Director of Maidmans Moving & Storage in Poole, has many years’ experience in the moving and storage industry.

Interior styling is often a part of my job. Once all of the technical, structural and spatial elements are sorted, I am sometimes required to ‘dress’ or ‘stage’ the spaces that we have designed. Coffee table styling could be described as a bit of an art. Since coffee tables usually have prominent places in living rooms, it’s important that they look good, but it’s equally important that they function in the way they’re supposed to. The display needs to be attractive without disrupting the flow of the rest of the space. Coffee table styling is easy to master as long as you remember certain guidelines:

Mrs H. of Bournemouth asked “Other than a quote for my move what should I expect of a survey of my home?” Steve replied: “All British Association of Removers (BAR) companies have specialist surveyors who will be delighted to visit your home and to provide a no obligation, free quotation. As part of this they will assess the volume of furniture and effects to be moved including items both inside and outside.”

Keep it balanced. It is crucial to find balance in your display. You don’t want anything huge that will overwhelm the surface, and do you want anything too small that will get lost. Composition is key. It is not so much about the individual items you place on a table, but about the way they work together as a unit. The items should relate to each other either through colour, style, or theme. Don’t overcrowd. Leave enough room so that items can breathe, and leave space for whatever you might need. Remember functionality. Think 360. A coffee table is often placed in a central area of a room, so people can see it from all angles. Try to avoid using things that don’t look good from all sides, such as picture frames. Vases, on the other hand, look good from all angles. Work with the room. Coffee table displays don’t exist in isolation. They need to work with the other items in the room. Make sure they are a continuation of the rest of your room. Include one statement piece. Try to always use at least one standout piece. Just like in a room, a coffee table display can benefit from having a focal point.

“They will also take note of items that require specialist attention such as dismantling and reassembling, items that require specialist packing and protection or equipment to assist in their removal. They will also consider protection needed on the day, by way of floor, door and banister covers to protect your home.” “At the end of your home removal survey, the surveyor may not necessarily give you a quotation straight away but may need to go back to the office to calculate the quotation correctly. You should expect to receive a written quotation within 24 hours of the survey. The survey will determine the size of vehicle required along with the number of days and staff needed to move everything you plan to take with you. When planning your move, you may need to temporarily store items.” Maidmans have local storage facilities and access to a network of 17 storage facilities across the UK. The quote can include this storage.”

For more information about how KTM Design can help you with Interior Design and Space Planning or to book your complimentary design consultation, please call Katie on 07402779973 or email katie@ktmdesign.co.uk

Do you have a question for Steve? Send it to steve.webber@ maidmans.com or use the contact details below.

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THINKING OF DOWNSIZING? SOME T H I N G S TO C O N S I D ER 1. To End Happy, Start Early. Once you have made the decision, begin to implement it. Focus your attention on areas such as roof space, cellar and those full up cupboards and wardrobes.

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2. Decluttering. Now you’ve decided to move home and downsize why not share the items you no longer need with others?

The days are getting longer and now is the time to plan a Spring clean. If, like me, you have started to watch Marie Kondo, the KonMari method might be something you are keen to put into action to help you with this task.

3. Use it don’t move it. Is the freezer full of food? Oil tank full, etc. Use up stored items well in advance to save the cost of moving them. 4. Recycle the toxins. Have you got a shed full of old paints, thinners, garden products or other potentially hazardous substances? You can visit www.recyclenow. com for more information on hazardous disposal / collection in your area.

For those not familiar with Marie, she is a hugely popular tidying expert. Who doesn’t need a bit of help in this area of our lives? Clutter can catch you unaware in your home – before long you are swamped in paperwork and your clothes have taken over every inch of your bedroom (floor!). The key question she asks is – does it spark joy in your life? If not, say “thank you” and remove it from your home.

5. Keep in touch. You should ensure that you have put a mail redirect on your existing home in plenty of time find out more by using this link https://www.royalmail. com/personal/receiving-mail/redirection or by visiting the Royal Mail online or at your Post Office. Keep a list of people to notify and ensure you do.

Of course part of decluttering is to ensure you have a place to store everything once you’re organised. Try and minimise oversized furniture and keep things neat & streamline, incorporate storage inside wardrobes – drawers and storage boxes can be neatly hidden. Compartments inside drawers are also a great way to keep things separate.

6. Plan Ahead. Creating a floor plan and use this to plan where your furniture is going, along with a route to get it there. You may be able to use one provided by the Estate Agent in their marketing details. 7. Surviving the move. You should put together a ‘survival bag’ containing useful items you may need to access quickly, medicines and things you might need when you take occupation such as milk, teabags, etc.

Remember, a decluttered home can bring harmony and relaxation to your space. As well as giving you more time to enjoy the things you love.

Castle Surveyors Limited has launched a Move Assist service, designed to help you at this stressful time. Get in touch for free quotation on 0800 246 1002 or via our website at www.castle-surveyors.co.uk

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Designers & Suppliers of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;WOWâ&#x20AC;? factor since 1987 01202 546 546 | sales@kitchenhouse.co.uk | www.kitchenhouse.co.uk 116-118 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU (only 1 mile from Castlepoint)

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £550,000 A beautifully presented detached character home offering spacious and flexible accommodation over three floors to include 5/6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, open plan kitchen/family room, separate living room, home office, garage and a large westerly garden.. The property is situated within a popular residential location, ideally situated within easy reach of a wealth of amenities and favoured local schooling. Bournemouth Town Centre and its award winning sandy beaches lie approximately 3.5 miles distant.

EAST CLIFF | £550,000

MEYRICK PARK | GUIDE PRICE £270,000

A spacious 3 double bedroom 8th floor apartment situated in a landmark development only a moments’ walk to award winning sandy beaches. The development is situated within superbly maintained communal grounds and benefits from 24 hour concierge service whilst this particular apartment features panoramic sea views from the Isle of Wight to Old Harrys Rock, balcony and secure underground parking. No forward chain.

A truly stunning two double bedroom ground floor apartment finished to an exceptional standard throughout and benefitting from a private garden, allocated parking along with two bath/ shower rooms and a luxury open plan kitchen/ living room with bi-folding doors. The property is located in the highly sought after Meyrick Park within a short walk of Bournemouth Town Centre and easy reach of main transport links.

BOURNEMOUTH | £280,000

MOORDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £350,000

ALUM CHINE | OIEO £200,000

A superbly presented ground floor character apartment located in a sought after residential location within easy reach of the Town Centre and the award winning sandy beaches. The property offers generously sized and flexible accommodation benefitting from 3 double bedrooms, spacious living/dining room and a large, southerly facing private garden.

A spacious detached character house located in a popular residential location on the outskirts of Bournemouth Town Centre and within easy reach of Winton High Street. The property features two large reception rooms, three generously sized bedrooms along with a private, sunny aspect rear garden. No forward chain.

A superbly presented one bedroom ground floor character apartment located only a moments’ walk to the award winning sandy beaches and within easy reach of the popular Westbourne Village. The property features a spacious living room leading onto a large, private garden with decked seating area, a private entrance and a share of freehold.

01202 317317 | bournemouth@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 122 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

TALBOT WOODS | GUIDE PRICE £800,000 A substantial detached character house located in a premier residential location within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre, main transport links and the popular West Hants Tennis and Leisure Club. The property has been finished to a superb standard throughout and offers generous and flexible accommodation whilst offering the potential for a self contained annexe. The property features a large southerly facing rear garden along with ample off road parking.

WEST CLIFF | £375,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £385,000

A superbly presented, spacious, 3 double bedroom, 2 bath/shower room eighth floor apartment situated within this iconic development with concierge service on the West Cliff. The beach is only moments away, with the development benefitting from landscaped gardens leading down to gated access to the beach front. This particular apartment offers spacious accommodation whilst benefitting from secure underground garage and stunning, far reaching views.

A superbly presented three bedroom detached character house situated in a cul de sac within a sought after residential location and only a short walk to Winton High Street and popular schools. The property retains many original features including high ceilings whilst further benefitting from a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, spacious living/ dining room and a large, sunny aspect rear garden.

WESTBOURNE | £240,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £319,950

BOURNEMOUTH | £225,000

A stunning two double bedroom top floor apartment located in a premier location only a short walk from Westbourne Village. The property has been beautifully updated by the current owner including complete redecoration and flooring throughout, a recently fitted bathroom and modern kitchen. The property also benefits from secure allocated parking.

A well presented detached character home situated within a convenient location just 0.4 mile from Kings Park. Offered for sale with no onward chain, the property lies approximately 2 miles distant from Bournemouth Town Centre which offers a wealth of high street shops, bars and restaurants.

A spacious ground floor character apartment located in a popular residential location within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre. The property offers generously sized living accommodation and further benefits from two double bedrooms, private entrance and large private garden. No forward chain.

01202 317317 | bournemouth@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 122 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

NEW FOREST | OFFERS OVER £850,000 Steeped with character this delightful lodge house has been extended to provide versatile accommodation perfect for a large family, extending to 2512 sq ft. Generous corner plot with private and well enclosed grounds with stables and tack room and a range of other outbuildings.

ST LEONARDS | OFFERS OVER £475,000

ST IVES | OFFERS OVER £475,000

A detached 2 bedroom bungalow set in just under HALF AN ACRE with masses of POTENTIAL to extend (subject to planning). NO ONWARD CHAIN. SOLE AGENTS.

A substantial three/four bedroom chalet style house situated in 1/4 acre plot, conveniently situated on the outskirts of Ringwood. Dual aspect kitchen//breakfast/family with double doors opening into a full width conservatory. Detached double garage, private gardens with a summerhouse.

ASHLEY HEATH | £675,000

RINGWOOD | OFFERS OVER £400,000

A detached three double bedroom bungalow situated on a corner plot of approximately a quarter of an acre. Lovely open plan living space, utility room, conservatory, bathroom, ensuite to master, ample parking and double attached garage, gated and walled front garden with carriage driveway. Viewing highly recommended.

A well presented three bedroom detached bungalow SITUATED WITHIN A POPULAR CUL DE SAC. Renovated over the recent years. Spacious accommodation including TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, kitchen, refitted shower room, off road parking, GARAGE, front and rear gardens.

RINGWOOD TOWN CENTRE | OFFERS OVER £300,000 Rarely available GROUND FLOOR apartment with three bedrooms in the Town Centre. En suite shower to master bedroom. Covered allocated parking, access to communal garden and NO ONWARD CHAIN.

01425 489955 | ringwood@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 52 - 54 High Street, Ringwood

RINGWOOD | £525,000 Spacious and well presented FOUR DOUBLE bedroom family home, 2 bathrooms and with a LARGE garden backing onto open space and great views. Perfectly situated for families within close proximity to the Town Centre and schooling and also within catchment for the Ringwood Acedemy. No onward chain.

ASHLEY HEATH | £675,000

ASHLEY HEATH | £450,000

A well maintained and presented chalet style property set in a mature plot of just under a quarter of an acre. Flexible accommodation of up to five bedrooms and within a highly regarded location with ample parking. Viewing strongly advised.

This spacious three/four double bedroom detached bungalow is situated on a sizeable plot of 0.214 acre. The property offers spacious accommodation, having been extended significantly many years ago and still offers an enormous amount of potential to extend/ convert the roof space (stpp). NO CHAIN

POULNER | OFFERS OVER £345,000

RINGWOOD | OFFERS OVER £585,000

RINGWOOD | £475,000

Well-maintained and extended three bedroom family home with just under 1500 sq. Ft. Of accommodation. Great location close to the local primary schools and shops. Flexible arrangement of accommodation and in great condition throughout. Seller suited.

A well maintained and presented five bedroom detached chalet house situated in one of Ringwood’s most popular and desirable locations just moments away from the Kingfisher Lakes and its beautiful countryside walks a well as some of the area’s finest schooling. The property benefits from double glazing, a large conservatory, gas fired central heating and the sellers are suited.

Well-presented four bedroom chalet style bungalow with adaptable accommodation in a very desirable road in Ringwood. The property offers further potential and is set in a private corner position with detached single garage. First floor bedroom and bathroom, two / three reception rooms. Viewing strongly advised.

01425 489955 | ringwood@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 52 - 54 High Street, Ringwood

WHITECLIFF | £825,000

LOWER PARKSTONE | £800,000

Beautiful views are enjoyed from this recently completed architect designed home set just a few hundred yards from Whitecliff Park and Poole Park. The contemporary accommodation includes a stunning open plan living area with vaulted ceilings and a south westerly facing balcony where you can experience some of the most amazing sun sets. This stunning home has been designed to take full advantage of the views with the living accommodation on the first floor.

Located in one of the most sought after and peaceful avenues in Lower Parkstone is this charming four bedroom detached family home which we believe to have been built in the 1920’s with many character features. Including a beautiful 2 tier staircase to a galleried landing with art deco balustrade.

HAMWORTHY | £650,000

HECKFORD PARK | £375,000

A superb recently completed, four bedroom detached chalet style property, having been finished to an excellent specification and enjoying sea views plus an angled view over Hamworthy Park and Poole Harbour. The property is set in a lovely position opposite Hamworthy Park in this established residential location amidst properties of a similar size and stature.

Sole Agent. A beautiful Victorian townhouse which has undergone a major refurbishment in the past few months and offers four bedrooms, two superb bathrooms (one en suite) generous lounge/dining room, paved courtyard garden and off road parking, set in the sought after location of Heckford Park less than 1 mile from Poole Town Centre and Poole Park.

HAMWORTHY | £300,000

HAMWORTHY | £400,000

PARKSTONE | £395,000

CANFORD HEATH | £250,000

Sole Agent. Offered with no forward chain and immediate vacant possession is this immaculately refurbished detached bungalow, set on a corner plot with two double bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms (one en suite) lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, garage and a garden offering a great space for outside dining. The property is located within 180 yards of local shops and within a mile of Hamworthy Park.

A spacious and versatile detached family home with three bedrooms, four reception rooms, two bathrooms, a conservatory, separate utility room, and a 60ft southerly rear garden, set just over 350 yards from a beautiful waterside walk around Cobbs Quay.

New Instruction. Sole Agent. A 1930’s detached family home which is perfect for personalisation and offers 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, good size kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a conservatory, low maintenance rear garden (currently set up as a children’s play area) and off road parking. The property has been used as a nursery until recently and still retains the D1 business use if anyone would like to do the same.

Sole Agent. Offered with immediate vacant possession is this delightful three bedroom end of terrace house with a generous lounge, separate kitchen and a garage in a block. Set in a cul-de-sac location close to wonderful Heathland walks which are just over 100 yards from the front door of the property.

01202 377377 | poole@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 18 - 20 Parkstone Road, Poole

Hearnes increase market share against the trend. In a year which has seen online agents cause the most headlines in the agency world, Hearnes are the agent that has once again quietly outsold every agent in the BH post code area according to independent Rightmove figures. The most impressive statistic though is that their market share has risen from 7.9% of all sales in 2017 to 9% in 2018. This is yet another indicator that the ‘online only’ agents are still no competition for the best ‘Full Service’ agents. The leading ‘online only’ agent commanded just 2.7% of sales in the same area and no other online agent featured in the top 15 for the year. It shows that whilst there is a place for ‘online only’ agency this also drives more people to use the best full service agents as their favoured alternative.

Hearnes have also found that as the market toughens up, people are wanting to use their services due to prodigious levels of newspaper and magazine advertising, prominent Feature Properties on the internet, top quality photography & brochures combined with high levels of quality staff, ensuring the best possible customer experience. As a company Hearnes take almost 9 times as many pages of advertising than the average agent and more than double our nearest competitor. The results show that Hearnes’ traditional methods of marketing combined with modern technology and IT still provide the best results.

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Hearnes (5 branches) 836 Agent 2 (11 branches) 742 Agent 3 (5 branches) 397

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Agent 7 (5 branches) 187

Agent 7 187

Agent 6 211

Agent 5 260

Agent 4 363

Agent 3 397

Agent 2 742

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RINGWOOD | 01425 489955

FERNDOWN | 01202 890890

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£1,750,000 Queens Park | 01202 555550

£600,000

Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to offer this fabulous, architect designed family home. Wonderfully private plot of 0.5 Acres. Gorgeous vaulted & galleried reception hall. Incredibly spacious & versatile accommodation approaching 4000 sq ft.

A fabulous private rear garden that backs directly onto protected woodland and a very sought-after position, are just a few features of this truly exceptional family home. This delightful property has been sympathetically extended and extensively remodelled, creating the most wonderful versatile and flexible home and annexe.

Wimborne | 01202 842 842

Hurn Court Lane | 01202 555550

Guide Price £540,000

This detached family home is conveniently located on the fringes of the charming market down of Wimborne Minster. Accommodation includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large kitchen family room with adjoining conservatory spanning the rear of the property and overlooking the private rear garden. Detached Chalet | Four Bedrooms | Well Proportioned Kitchen/Family Room | Large Conservatory | Bathroom and Shower Room | Garage and Off Road Parking | Private Rear Garden | Popular Location on Fringes of Wimborne | Pleasant Riverside Walks Nearby | EPC D

Guide Price £500,000

Simply beautiful ‘park like’ grounds approaching 12 acres, a peaceful outlook and flexible accommodation, are just a few features of this delightful cottage style family home that nestles within a stunning country estate. This fabulous home sits within simply fabulous private grounds and has the most wonderful outlook to the front over open fields and farmland. Exceptional Cottage Style Family Home | Incredible Position Within Country Estate | Spacious & Flexible Accommodation | 4 Double Bedrooms | Large Fully Fitted Kitchen/ Breakfast Room | Private Garden, Garage & 2 Parking Spaces | EPC D

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Bearwood | 01202 555550

Guide Price £475,000

A highly regarded ground floor position and incredibly convenient central location, are just a few features of this fabulous mansion style apartment. This impressive home offers over 2000 square feet of both elegant and flexible accommodation with the added benefit of having direct access into the stunning manicured communal grounds from drawing room.

A delightful private plot approaching 0.25 of an acre, extensive parking and a detached double garage, are just a few features of this lovely detached family home. Having been in the same family for almost 30 years, this wonderful home has been thoughtfully extended to work well with a growing family however, it still offers fantastic potential to further improve.

Ferndown | 01202 855595

£475,000 Coy Pond/ Westbourne | 01202 744944 £440,000

Holmwood park is an appealing development of new homes in Ferndown, which enjoy close proximity to the popular local areas of Wimborne and Hampreston. Completed in 2017 this four double bedroom detached house enjoys a prime location on the edge of the development overlooking protected open green space. Four bedroom detached house | Prime location overlooking protected open green space | South westerly aspect to front | Open plan kitchen, dining, family room | Dual aspect living room with french doors to garden | En-suite to master bedroom | Downstairs cloakroom and fully tiled family bathroom | Private south facing rear garden | Driveway to detached garage | Remainder of a 10 year NHBC | EPC B

This stunning home is situated in a quaint development and is ideally located within easy reach of Westbourne Village and Coy Pond. Having been recently refurbished, this terraced house offers versatile and modern accommodation throughout. The rear garden offers an attractive decking area, ideal for alfresco dining and a set of stairs lead to a lawned area which provides access via a private door on to Bournemouth Gardens. This unique house further benefits from a garage & parking. Stunning home | Walking distance from the town centre and coy pond | Spacious sitting room | Modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room | Large conservatory/sun room | Downstairs WC | Two Double Bedrooms | Family bathroom | EPC to be confirmed

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Verwood | 01202 829777

Guide Price £425,000

An exceptionally well presented and updated three double bedroom detached bungalow with a bright and spacious lounge/diner, conservatory, updated four piece family bathroom and kitchen. The property sits on a generous plot in a quiet cul de sac location within close proximity of all amenities and sits on a generous garden. The property further benefits from a double garage. Immaculately presented and fully updated | Three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes | Bright and spacious lounge/diner | Beautiful conservatory with views and access to the sizeable private rear garden | Double garage | Quiet cul de sac location | Within walking distance of Potterne Park, Doctors surgery, bus routes and amenities | EPC TBC

Branksome | 01202 744944

Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide Price £425,000

Detached house with four bedrooms and two receptions plus a study and kitchen with adjoining utility offers versatile living space. A double garage, ample parking and a good size rear garden add to the appeal of this family home. Within catchment for well regarded schools and close to local transport links. Detached Family Home | Four Bedrooms | Open Plan Living Space with Kitchen and Utility | Separate Sitting Room and Study | Bathroom and Shower Room | Off Road Parking | Within Catchment for Reputable Schools | Local Amenities Nearby | EPC D

£385,000 Bearwood | 01202 842842

Guide Price £365,000

This fabulous three double bedroom family home is situated within easy reach of Branksome station with trains to London and major routes across the south. the property is offered to the market in fantastic condition throughout, boasting modern décor and contemporary living.

This four bedroom detached family home is conveniently located in a quiet area of Bearwood. The property is well presented throughout and offers open plan living space, a modern kitchen and bathroom. The enclosed, sunny rear garden is private and the attached garage has a garden room/office to the rear

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Nestled amongst the tree tops above Poole, a secret coastal gem awaits. A brand-new retirement development from Platinum Skies blends elegant design, a prime location and breathtaking views. Fantastic onsite amenities including wellness studio, treatment rooms, guest suite, garden, parking, lifestyle services and amenities - all set within a private community of like-minded neighbours to give you complete peace of mind. With our flexible home-ownership options, your perfect retirement could be closer than you imagine.

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**SIMPLY STUNNING TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS, SUN TERRACE AND ALLOCATED PARKING** Spacious reception room, kitchen/ breakfast room, master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom, EPC = Band C

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**WELL PRESENTED ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH COMMUNAL GARDEN** 136 year lease, reception room, modern kitchen, double bedroom, communal garden, entry phone system, sought after location, EPC = Band E

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I H AV E A D R E A M By award winning entrepreneur Charlotte Fantelli of Branded

Sometimes we wish life could be a little easier. With tech-driven kitchens on the rise, Mark Jenkins, Kitchen Designer at Elliotts Living Spaces in Fareham, looks at 3 appliances that do just that.

OK so I may have stolen that line… But, like most of us, I do have a dream. Since childhood I’ve always wanted to own my own studios; where I can bring stories to life, work with creative people to tell theirs, and generally bring to fruit all the glory and wonder of the seeds that start in our imaginations.

SMART FRIDGES. Ever plan a meal while you’re at work, only to forget what you have in the fridge? There is a great Siemens model in their iQ500 range that allows you to check the contents of your fridge from your phone, via the Siemens Home Connect app. The two integral cameras mean you can plan your food shop from your desk.

This month I’m opening my own studios in Christchurch. I journeyed here through trials and challenges and I want to share some of what I’ve learned with you.

2-IN-1 HOBS. The new NikolaTesla Switch by Elica is an induction hob and extractor fan in one. With no need for a bulky cooker hood, the centre fan captures all cooking fumes and odours and is ultra-quiet, even at maximum power. This extractor hob is perfect for open-plan living.

Learn in times of struggle

Struggles have taught me far more than any of my successes. They have taught me about courage, resilience, hard work faith and taking risks (and when not to!) Four years ago I lead in a hospital bed and faced things I never dreamed I would in my thirties. I found myself on the resuscitation table and thinking about life more deeply that one of my age really does. This came at a time straight after my highest of highs, watching the first feature I directed premiere at Leicester Square.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS. Although not a new

product to the market, the NEFF Slide&Hide® ovens work well in tight spaces or near large traffic areas, like doorways. Along with a host of handy features, some models come with Pyrolytic self-cleaning. This feature turns cooking spatter and residue into ash. When the oven cools you can simply wipe it away with a cloth. After all, who wants to spend their day of rest cleaning the oven?

Whilst being scared for my family, I was not scared for myself in those moments I faced my own mortality. Rather I felt a sense of calm, that I really had given this life ‘a damn good go!’ It was this feeling that has allowed me to get up and grab life by the horns again and live by the motto ‘ You don’t only live once, you only die once, you live EVERY day’. So I am making them count.

Get 10% OFF NEFF APPLIANCES at Elliotts Living Spaces until 31st March 2019. Visit your local Elliotts Living Spaces showroom in Fareham, Lymington, Ringwood or Romsey and enjoy a free design service.

Come and join me at Branded Studios 19 Saxon Square, Christchurch from 21st March and let’s see if we can help you or your business achieve your own dreams…

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LIFT REPAIR & MODERNISATION

Our engineers offer a range of modernisation and renovation options for all models of lifts. Older lifts regularly require upkeep and rather than upgrading the entire lift we offer modernisation bundles where by out of date components are replaced with new ones.

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Bourne Lifts has the experience to expertly remove any lift, escalator or heavy plant safely and in a timely manner. We carefully plan and remove the complete lift including machines, controllers, guides, cabins, entrances and supply various types of entrance protection.

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With the continual increasing cost of building maintenance and repairs, many property owners and managers are looking to upgrade their existing lift equipment. This may be to improve the reliability of existing equipment, reduce their power consumption or simply to enhance the appearance of the building.

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Let us take care of all the work so you can enjoy your holiday home and take advantage of the signiﬁcant tax beneﬁts of running it as a furnished holiday let business.

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SERVICED LETS FROM RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS The perfect solution for temporary accommodation from a weekend to 5 months. No minimum period rentals with broadband, council tax and maintenance included. Fully furnished and equipped with everything from beds to teaspoons. Additional services such as regular cleaning and linen changes available if required. • Between house sale and purchase • Between rentals • Relocating to the area • Temporary work contract • • Relatives or friends visiting • Escape building works at home • Attending business events or exhibitions • • Insurance approved accommodation following flood or fire • Staying in a swanky hotel is great for a weekend on holiday but if you need somewhere for a longer stretch the novelty will definitely wear off- you need more space and you don’t want a full English and three course set menu every night. Rumsey of Sandbanks will tailor the experience to suit your exact needs so you can get on with the rest of your life and we can turn an awkward stop gap into a great and memorable experience.

PROPERTIES WANTED FOR EXECUTIVE SUMMER RENTALS We are experiencing a growing demand from VIP clients for summer homes in Sandbanks and the surrounding area. Contracts are typically 4-12 weeks at anything from £2k - £7k per week. If you have a premium furnished property that could be made available for all or part of the summer call us to discuss the potential for generating high revenue in a short period. We’ll take care of marketing, payments, vetting, security and add our services so that both owner and guest have a top quality experience.

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Another Happy Customer Dear Lakeisha,

Please pass on my thanks to your team for the most efficient service in finding a tenant for our Harbour Reach apartment. Your team identified a suitable tenant on the same day as the property was offered for rental on the letting market. References and checks were made immediately. The tenant took possession one week later. A very impressive service. Thank you. Regards,

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H O U S E R EC O M M E N D S | C O LO U R STO N E

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“What a fabulous team, each and every one were very professional they were always on time and kept us informed of what the next stage was. We have had plenty of comments of how good the driveway looks. We are very pleased with the final result.”

MARCH 19

C O LO U R STO N E | H O U S E R EC O M M E N D S

Driveways play an important role in complementing the house. No matter which design or colour you choose for your driveway, it should always match with the architecture and exteriors of the house and the garden, so that both looks appealing to the onlookers. Out of all the options of driveway designs, the resin bound driveways are considered the most appreciated designs, not just for how it enhances the looks but also because of its endurance. The resin bound paving is prepared as mixtures of stone and resin aggregates to pave the driveways, footpaths and garden floors. It has permeable and flexible materials and so, it is resistant to damages and cracks caused by the exposure to the adverse climatic conditions. So, if you are intending to implement the resin bound paving to your driveways, keep it worry free and give Colourstone a call. RIGHT We also specialise in rubber play surfaces

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H O U S E R EC O M M E N D S | T H E L I F EST Y L E C O N C E P T

The Lifestyle Concept Helping you get on top of life and bringing calm to overwhelm We are delighted to introduce Tracey

you to downsize, declutter, home staging

pleasure to assist you overcome what can

Beesley to you. Tracey is a Lifestyle

for a sale or move, practical help, small

be a daunting task. I am also good fun

Consultant which, she tells us, is a fancy

gardening jobs, help you get organised in

and light hearted, which can make the task

name for someone who helps others

your business, as well as many other tasks

easier, I will even take away the clutter for

‘move forward’ in every element of their

and advice. The Testimonials on my website

you (although larger items will have to be

lives. Her belief is to help people reach a

speak for themselves, they explain my work

removed by a Clearance company). In the

happy place in their lives and for some that

ethics, me as a person and the work I have

words of Marie Kondo I have long been a

could be handling some of life’s trickier

done for clients.”

firm believer that you only keep those items

obstacles – like moving. Her main expertise

that give you joy and make you smile!

is decluttering and house moves, she has

Tracey has noted that some people may be

a real ‘eye’ for what looks good and what

struggling to find a buyer for their home,

“Not only that I am organised, so if you

doesn’t; especially as she worked in the

despite the property being on the market

have an imminent house move I can help

Aesthetics industry for over twelve years

for some time. Maybe it’s that you have

coordinate the entire thing and you don’t

where ‘what looks good’ is really important.

missed something that buyers are seeing

have to do anything - except maybe

that you are not?

Tracey is excellent at

organise a few coffees to keep me going!

Tracey set up ‘The Lifestyle Concept’ to

home-staging and helping you make some

I, myself, have moved a few times in my life

help people to feel free, uplifted and, most

tweaks that could make all the difference.

and I know how exhausting it can be - it is

importantly, happy in themselves. With over

supposed to be one of the top five most

20 years’ experience of working as a Personal

But her real passion is decluttering which

stressful things to go through in life! The thing

Assistant in various business, Tracey has

she does with empathy and kindness.

is, I like to handle ‘your stress’ in fact, more

acquired strong organisational skills which

In her own words Tracey tells us, “I

than handle it, I can take it away from you”.

helps her to organise and declutter other

love decluttering, I find it calming and

people’s life. Tracey explains that given her

therapeutic.

life experience, nothing phases her, “If I can

and the fresh and helps to change the

complimentary

help you it will be my pleasure to do so. I am

energy of a place or even maybe to reflect

assessment chat where you can discuss

calm and confident in any environment and

more accurately on your new life. I find it

your needs and how she can help you. You

am happy to offer services such as helping

easy and enjoyable and it would be my

might just need a quick ad-hoc job or want

It makes way for the new

Tracey

offers

every

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to have regular monthly support which can be offered in packages of 10, 15 and 20 hours per month. That way she can literally be at your fingertips with various tasks and whenever you need her. If you are interested in finding out more about how Tracey can help you, take a look at the Services section on her website www.thelifestyleconcept.co.uk for a full list of what she offers. “It would be my pleasure to help you in any element of your life and bring calm to overwhelm. After all, life is all about the balance, having fun and enjoying yourself and ultimately being happy.”

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TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S | A P E X T R E E S U R G EO N S

Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd Your tree-related questions answered Deciding whom to instruct to carry out your

safe. If the tree is protected, an application

tree works can be daunting, after all, what

to the Council is required.

do we know about the fundamentals of shrubbery? But beyond these technicalities,

How would I know/find out if a tree is

it is important to select a company who

protected?

you have the upmost confidence in—

Some councils show protected trees and

someone who ultimately will work with

conservation areas online, where others

you and provide a professional, stress free

require you to contact them. As part of our

service. So, in the hopes of giving you a

service, we will investigate if your trees are

head start for finding your perfect local

protected and complete any necessary

specialist, we asked the experts at Apex

applications on your behalf.

Tree Surgeons some of your most common tree-related questions.

Would you apply to the council on behalf of the client?

If a tree is overshadowing a garden how

If we are employed to carry out the work,

anywhere

can the natural light be increased?

as part of our service, we do offer to submit

February, whilst plum trees are best pruned

Crown raising, tree thinning or reducing the

the application on behalf of our client at no

between spring and summer.

tree’s canopy, are all effective methods to

extra fee. Often having a professional, such

allow more light into the garden.

as us, write the application will increase the

What should be done if a tree is suspected

chances of the works being accepted.

of being diseased or dying?

What rights do homeowners have when a

between

November

and

Seek a professional such a ourselves to

neighbour’s tree overhangs their garden?

When is the best time to prune a fruit

inspect the tree and provide a solution.

A homeowner is responsible for maintaining

tree?

We will be able to advise on the disease

any tree or hedge that falls within their

It varies depending on the type of fruit

and how best to resolve the situation so

boundary, however, the owners of the tree

tree it is. Apple and pear trees for example

as to avoid further damage to other trees

have a duty of care to ensure that the tree is

are best pruned when they are dormant,

and plants. How should someone go about having a tree removed? If it is felt that tree removal is necessary then as mentioned previously the first step is finding out if the tree is protected, which we can help with. Following that, we will survey the tree and provide a free quote with our proposed resolution. If a tree is uprooting a drive can anything be done? Yes, root pruning can be carried out which in most cases will overcome this problem. In more extreme circumstances, tree removal can be an option. Do you charge for quoting? No, we carry out all of our quotations for free as part of our service. We will schedule an appointment to visit and advise on the trees in question and send a free of charge, no obligation quotation.

MARCH 19

A P E X T R E E S U R G EO N S | TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S

the product has taken the industry by storm and Apex are busy combating soil decompaction, all over the country. For instance, working with councils to stimulate

Spring/Summer Tips

Introducing a tree fertiliser such as enriched biochar in and around the

tree roots will assist the trees through hot

trees in decline, golf greens to say goodbye

weather. The fertiliser will hold water, as well

to waterlogged areas, schools to renew

help fight pests and disease.

lawns rather than replace them and now, your garden. The Apex GeoTech Injector is designed to inject high-pressure air into soil with low risk and high impact. The GeoTech Injector uses techniques that result in soil improvement, targeting both common and complex soil problems. The tool drills into the root zone where high-pressured air is then released to aerate the soil, naturally decompacting the ground. The cavities are filled with beneficial nutrients to assist tree

There’s no better time to start watering your trees and plants to encourage

good leaf and development.

Be cautious to check that other garden fertilisers, such as weed killer,

are not harmful to the surrounding trees.

Ensure grass cuttings and debris don’t build up around the base of the

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Preparing your boat for the season ahead! Coleman Marine Insurance is offering practical advice to boat owners to ensure that their boats are in good condition for re-commissioning and getting back on to the water in the Spring. Yacht & Commercial Craft Development

& batteries. Include in with this work all

Manager, Tony Pauffley commented, “A lot of

machinery up to and including the propeller.

the advice that we are giving is very straight

Having an engine that you can really rely on

forward but often forgotten and this can

can save the day when manoeuvring in tight

cause unnecessary problems for owners

situations.

once their boats are back on the water.” Skin fitting & Seacock servicing “Early Spring is a great time of year to get

Whilst the boat is ashore, check that all

your boat ready for the season. It can be

seacocks are operating and inspect skin

finish you can before applying the next

so frustrating having to spend time later on

fittings and seacocks for any indication of

year’s antifouling. Any imperfections will

during the season trying to fix a problem in

electrolysis damage. If in any doubt, get the

slow the boat or cost in fuel consumption

order that you can go boating. Worse still

boat yard to do this for you. All underwater

because the vessel will have to fight the

is having something go wrong when you

fittings should be double clipped and it’s a

drag. A mid-season clean up could also be

are actually out at sea. Delaying essential

good idea to have a wooden bung attached

worth planning in before a longer passage

work can often also work out to be more

to each under water outlet.

or set of races. Please follow manufacturer’s

expensive and problems arising could seriously spoil your day or season.”

recommendations Hull Anodes

when

handling

and

working with antifouling.

Check that they are working as normal. If Tony continued, “Draw up a list of the items

not, what has changed? Have you moved

Check the safety gear.

you know need some attention, divide them

location? Do you have the correct anode

It’s essential to check that you have the

up into the ones you are going to attend to

material? Is the internal earth wire intact? Are

correct fire extinguishers on board and

and the ones you are going to need to ask

the studs in good condition? With an ever-

that they are in date. To have a carbon

the boatyard or contractor to fix . Be aware

increasing dependence on shore power

monoxide detector fitted might be a good

of the lead times. Easter is a particularly busy

your anodes can become your last line of

idea. Restock the first-aid kit. Inspect the life

time in all boat yards. To fit extra jobs in will

defence. Regular inspection is essential.

jackets, life lines and jackstays - replace or

not normally be possible and lead times can be three to four months.

service as required. Have the correct in date Mast, Spars, Sails & Rigging

flares on-board for the navigation intended.

If the mast is down it’s a great time to get “Here are some general areas that might

a rigger to do a full inspection. If the mast

Navigation and electronics

prompt you;”

is still stepped you might have to wait until

Navigation lights & equipment need to be

the vessel has been relaunched to do the

checked for operation as far as you are able

Engine Servicing

full inspection.

with the vessel laid up.

I think it’s good to encourage customers to

getting on in age it could be worth having

develop a relationship with one engineering

it all replaced. Mast fittings and sails should

Exterior and interior Valet

company and to talk to them so the

all be inspected for damage and corrective

Giving the boat a good clean inside and out

engineer they used to get the boat ready for

work undertaken.

will not only make her much more pleasant

If the standing rigging is

winter should also be used to get the engine

to own and operate but will also make it

ready for the season. Let them know your

Antifouling

much easier to identify a problem and fix.

intended launch date and get the required

Did the antifouling you used last year

Marine specific cleaning products can really

work booked in before the usual seasonal

perform well? If not, seek advice and possibly

help with the task of cleaning the boat and

rush. Work will usually include changing

consider a change -not all antifouling is

avoid damaging the vessel in the process of

of oil and filters, v-belt, anodes, impeller

compatible. It’s always best to get the best

cleaning. This is also a good time to give the

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Arranging your Marine Insurance doesn’t need to cause a storm

gelcoat some protection from the elements with a quality marine polish. The Heads It’s a long-standing tradition that the skipper is responsible for looking after the heads it’s operation and the general cleanness of the loo compartment. I would recommend taking the time to give it a service and clean to make sure it is operating properly. Nobody likes stinky heads! Freshwater The final recommissioning of the fresh water system is best done in the water and just before you start using the vessel. Concluding, Tony advised, “The tips that I have given in this article are intended as useful information only and I would always strongly recommend that a boat owner refers to their owner’s manual for manufacturer’s advice and guidance and always looks to seek the advice of professionals when in doubt.”

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Springtime at the National Trust In spring National Trust gardens across Hampshire are bright with colour from spring bulbs and blossom, signalling the end of winter and the start of new life. Drifts of daffodils and scented narcissi provide splashes of sunny colour at Mottisfont, Hinton Ampner, The Vyne and Uppark. A little later there are sumptuous displays of tulips too, and frothy blossom from apple and cherry trees. Here are some springtime highlights Mottisfont, near Romsey Mottisfont’s glorious Winter Garden, now fully matured, is still full of horticultural treasures in early spring. There’s brilliantly coloured bark from dogwood and silvery ornamental bramble, pink and purple bedding plants - cyclamen, crocus and anemone - and gullies of foliage plants, which appear to wind through the banks of willow like water and spill into the stream. Across the gardens thousands of mixed, naturalising bulbs produce delicious splashes of colour. Drifts of daffodils and scented narcissi bloom beneath Mottisfont’s giant veteran trees. In April and May look out for tulips in shades of ivory, pink and deep purple in the parterre and rose garden. At this time of year the Lime Avenue is carpeted in thousands of lilac-blue chionodoxa flowers, and in the meadow you’ll spy nodding purple snakeshead fritillaries. By the stableyard, a magnificent magnolia displays creamy flowers. The ‘bulk planting’ of single plant varieties like narcissi is a Mottisfont tradition that today’s garden team are keen to continue. They are following in the footsteps of former owner Maud Russell’s head gardener Mr Buckle, who began the trend in the early 20th-century.

RIGHT Mottisfont daffodils | National Trust Images Alison Marsh

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Hinton Ampner, Bramdean A quintessentially English country house set in undulating gardens with views over the South Downs, Hinton Ampner comes into its own in spring. Creamy camellias reveal blowsy blooms, and the deep pink and white flowers of Magnolia x soulangeana stretch almost to the top of the house, from the elegant terrace. Thousands of scented narcissi and tulips are on show throughout the gardens. In the orchard crisp white and yellow narcissi litter the long grass. In April look out for a gorgeous mix of yellow and deep red tulips by the walled garden, and in the Yew Garden you’ll find bright pink and white combinations

eye-catching

stripy

variety Holland Chic. In Hinton’s Cherry Orchard, clusters of double-pink flowers from variety ‘Kanzan’ are

interspersed

with

large,

fragrant

snowy blossoms of ‘Mount Fuji’, borne in long swaying clusters that droop towards the ground.

A B OV E February half-term - child following garden trail | National Trust Images

RIGHT Orange tulips | National Trust Images, Justin Minns

FA R R I G H T Carrot cake | National Trust Images, William Shaw

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The Vyne The Vyne’s spacious grounds are a glorious place to be on a sunny spring day. In the historic walled garden, hundreds of daffodils line the path. There are fresh bunches for sale too - in the little wooden kiosk by its entrance. Further afield, you’ll see beautiful clusters beside The Vyne’s magnificent lake too, making a spring walk extra special. In the Wild Garden, drifts of daffodils bloom beneath the cherry trees, which later reveal soft pink blossom. Uppark This formal landscape garden is bright with pretty pastel shades this spring, courtesy of the thousands of narcissi which were planted here over the winter. Visitors to the gardens are in for a real treat - pure white scented species Thalia greet you just outside the main gates. The driveway and café frontage are packed with fragrant creamy coloured variety W.P Milner, so you can enjoy the scent and colour of spring as you tuck into fresh home-made cake from Uppark’s café. Dining at the National Trust After a stroll around a glorious spring garden, seek out the café and a chance to indulge in some home-made treats. Our catering

teams

change

their

menus

regularly, so that visitors can enjoy seasonal delights using locally sourced produce as often as possible. In the case of Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont a lot of what you’ll find on offer comes from just feet away, harvested that day from the properties’ walled kitchen gardens. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Words by the National Trust.

A B OV E The Vyne - daffodils by the lake | National Trust Images, Robert Morris

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a form of relaxation. While she ran her own Horse Clothing manufacturing business in North Yorkshire, selling to many private buyers. It was not until early retirement when Jacqui returned to her native Poole in Dorset, that the paint brush was picked up again and the hobby has turned into a fulltime business. Over the years her work has been shown in USA and the Birmingham NEC Shows, selling to many private international and local buyers. To accommodate this enterprise Jacqui moved last year to a new home with a large outbuilding converted to her gallery and studio in St Leonards area near Ringwood, with plenty of car parking facilities.

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The near mythical paintings by Jacqui Sieger highlight her staggering ability to capture the effects of light and shade of different atmospheres. These paintings are cloaked in mystery and intrigue showing the incredible beauty of the play of light upon the earth. All of which is still transferred into her prints on different surfaces. Jacqui also prints greeting cards which are sold in many local shops and online. Visit www.jacquisieger.com to see a gallery of work or call Jacqui to make an appointment to view her work on 07702 421980.

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A weekend in Dubai It's well known for its opulence, but this Arab state is also the perfect place for a short wellness break, says Keira Black. Nicknamed the Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai is an impressive array of hotchpotch high-rises, sprouting from the Arabian Desert like an ambitious but unfinished game of Sims. A flamboyant metropolis interspersed with mighty highways, Segways and supercars buzzing in every direction, this is a place to work hard and play hard. But if it's a wellness weekend you're after, then Dubai also makes the ideal destination. Here's how to spend a healthy two days... DAY 1: THE SPA BIT Start as you mean to go on Nothing starts the day quite like waking up to a panoramic view of Dubai's palm-studded sprawl, the imposing

Breakfast can be a minefield of calorific pitfalls, but at

Burj Khalifa tower puncturing the clouds like a gigantic

Mundo, the hotel's dining lounge, a helpfully signposted

needle. I'm treated to the sight from my sky-high room at

'healthy area' offers smoothies and omelettes, all freshly

the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, a lavish 51-floor oasis slap-

prepared. Breakfast fajita or falafel wrap? No problem -

bang in Dubai's flashy financial district.

ask and it shall appear. I eat well in preparation for the afternoon ahead - spa therapy can be so tiring... Take a pre-lunch dip in the spa If you've never experienced a floatation tank, the Madinat Jumeirah's Talise Spa is the place to do it. Reclining in a body-temperature bath filled with salt and enchanting essential lemongrass oils is, as promised, deliciously restful. I close my eyes and feel like I'm gliding through space, as soft jets gently rotate me.

A B OV E Yoga at the Talise Spa | PA Photo/Dubai Tourism

LEFT Jumeriah Emirates Towers | PA Photo/Jumeriah

RIGHT Talise Spa | PA Photo/Jumeriah

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Mind you, catching sight of myself in the reflective

blinking below me, as well as a strange Big Ben lookalike

ceiling, pinging slowly around the sunken mosaic bath

staring in the floor-to-ceiling window. The Italian-

like a bikini-clad screensaver, is also quite the experience.

inspired menu offers such delights as beef and black truffle tortelli and fresh seafood linguine, but I request a

HOW: The Floatation Bath costs AED 204/£43 for a

vegan surprise, a challenge which Head Chef Mansoor

30-minute treatment.

accepts with gusto. 15 minutes later, he presents me with the most delicious, freshly-made mushroom and

Spend an afternoon at the beach

caramelised onion ravioli I've ever eaten.

Newly invigorated, I hit the beach. La Mer is an Americanstyle, relaxed, man-made strip, and a 15-minute drive

HOW: A three-course meal costs around AED 283/£57.

from the hotel. After a brief paddle in the water, I head for Comptoir 102, an award-winning interiors store and

DAY 2: THE EXERCISE SESSION

cafe in the charming Old Jumeirah area of the city.

Break into an early sweat Health and wellness isn't all about pampering; it's also

The menu is a health buff's dream, with an all-organic

about high-intensity leaping, lifting and sprinting in a

spread, including seaweed hummus, vegan protein

dark room lit intermittently with LED lights. I get a fitness

bowls and avo-everything to choose from. The grilled

fix at Fairmont The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah,

vegetable sourdough sandwich does not disappoint

one of Dubai's three artificial palm-shaped archipelagos.

(DH 50/£10) - and neither do the beautiful lampshades made of recycled materials.

Prama is the Fairmont's take on the humble HIIT class. It's similar to circuit training, but with neon lights leading

HOW: Visit comptoir102.com.

you through the stations and instructor Richie ensuring you don't drop the ball - literally - for a nanosecond. An

Enjoy a night of Italian delights

excellent precursor to cocktails on the terrace later on.

After a sunset stroll through colourful design hotspot

Now you'll really deserve that signature Bistrotini.

Alserkal Avenue, it's time for dinner at Alta Badia restaurant on the Jumeirah's 50th floor. Once the vertigo

HOW: The 45-minute Prama class costs AED 55/£11.50

subsides, I'm overwhelmed by the city's myriad lights

for guests and AED 85/£18 for non-guests.

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Cocktails from DH 75/£15.

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Winding down? Do so beside the gently lapping ocean

breakfast. Visit fairmont.com.

at one of the seaside yoga classes on the Fairmont The Palm's private beach. Not a yogi but a yog-wannabe,

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I set myself up with a mat and muddle through the

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A spacious three double bedroom chalet style detached home offered with lounge/ diner, modern fitted white kitchen, master bedroom with dressing suite, double glazed, GCH, driveway parking for several cars, detached garage and rear garden.

Choice of two flats located in Parkstone south of Ashley Road and both offered with brand new 125 YEAR LEASES, GCH, double glazed, first floor offered with parking space, both with gardens and offered with NO FORWARD CHAIN.

Bearcross, £349,950 Freehold

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Upper Parkstone, £349,950 Freehold

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A larger than average four bedroom detached home offered with spacious family style kitchen/ breakfast room, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, double glazed, GCH, driveway parking, front and rear gardens. This property is in a great location and will make an ideal family home.

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£699,950 FREEHOLD

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A rare opportunity to purchase renovate a Victorian A rare opportunity to purchase andand renovate a Victorian character property dating back 1890s character property dating back to to thethe 1890s andanda a moment’s walk from beach. This property is offered moment’s walk from thethe beach. This property is offered informaltender. tender.Energy EnergyPerformance Performance forforsalesaleby byinformal Rating: Rating: F F

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BucklersHard, Hard,Beaulieu Beaulieu £4,250,000 £4,250,000 Bucklers This stunning property been beautifully renovated This stunning property hashas been beautifully renovated andand is set a highly sought after exclusive position is set in in a highly sought after andand exclusive position onon Beaulieu River. There outstanding views Beaulieu River. There areare outstanding views andand thethe property is ideally situated sailing River property is ideally situated forfor sailing onon thethe River andand TheThe Solent. Energy Performance Rating: Solent. Energy Performance Rating: E E

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Lymington Lymington

£925,000 £925,000

immaculate detached family home offering beautiful AnAn immaculate detached family home offering beautiful living space, parking, a detached garage a private living space, parking, a detached garage andand a private garden. Conveniently located near high street, marina garden. Conveniently located near thethe high street, marina quay. Energy Performance Rating: andand thethe quay. Energy Performance Rating: B B

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Bransgore Bransgore

£329,950 £329,950

This semi-detached property is situated close village centre. This semi-detached property is situated close to to thethe village centre. Benefiting from private parking, garage rear garden. EPR: Benefiting from private parking, garage andand rear garden. EPR: DD 2 2

Burley Burley Please contact office Please contact thethe office

Sway Sway

£450,000 £450,000

A beautiful semi-detached house a charming village with parking, A beautiful semi-detached house in aincharming village with parking, private rear garden nearby access to the forest. EPR: private rear garden andand nearby access to the forest. EPR: DD 2 2

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Lyndhurst Lyndhurst

£435,000 £435,000

A rare opportunity to purchase a character cottage forming part A rare opportunity to purchase a character cottage forming part of aof a Grade II listed country house with a private garden garage. Grade II listed country house with a private garden andand garage. 2 2

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attractive semi-detached cottage with grounds a fifth of an acre AnAn attractive semi-detached cottage with grounds of aoffifth of an acre with stables, artists studio, garage reaching views. EPR: with stables, artists studio, garage andand farfar reaching views. EPR: C C 3 3

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Shrubbs Hill, Lyndhurst Shrubbs Hill, Lyndhurst

£435,000 £435,000

A lovely period home village Lyndhurst with easy access A lovely period home in in thethe village of of Lyndhurst with easy access to to local amenities open forest, with parking rear garden. EPR: local amenities andand open forest, with parking andand rear garden. EPR: DD 4 4

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£525,000 £525,000

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Brockenhurst Brockenhurst

£825,000 £825,000

modern detached family home with easy access village, AA modern detached family home with easy access to to thethe village, benefiting from a garage, parking private rear garden. EPR: benefiting from a garage, parking andand private rear garden. EPR: C C 4 4

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Avon Castle Avon Castle

£1,300,000 £1,300,000

This period detached home with original features dates back to to thethe This period detached home with original features dates back 1920’s. Situated onon thisthis sought after private estate, with river frontage 1920’s. Situated sought after private estate, with river frontage and grounds of of 1.51.5 acres. Energy Performance Rating: F F and grounds acres. Energy Performance Rating: 3 3

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St St Ives Park, Ringwood Ives Park, Ringwood

£724,000 £724,000

This luxurious new build bungalow offers well-appointed living This luxurious new build bungalow offers well-appointed living accommodation with thethe benefit of of a 10 year guarantee. Positioned accommodation with benefit a 10 year guarantee. Positioned justjust offoff of of thisthis sought after road. Energy Performance Rating: B B sought after road. Energy Performance Rating: 3 3

£1,095,000 £1,095,000

AA well-appointed detached bungalow located onon thisthis sought after well-appointed detached bungalow located sought after estate. With planning permission granted to to build a 5,100sqft 5 bed estate. With planning permission granted build a 5,100sqft 5 bed home with separate outbuildings. Energy Performance Rating: DD home with separate outbuildings. Energy Performance Rating: 3 3

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St St Ives Park, Ringwood Ives Park, Ringwood

£759,000 £759,000

This contemporary designed new build bungalow offers spacious open This contemporary designed new build bungalow offers spacious open plan living with a south facing garden. Also benefiting from a 10 year plan living with a south facing garden. Also benefiting from a 10 year building guarantee. Energy Performance Rating: B B building guarantee. Energy Performance Rating: 3 3

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This 1970’s residence provides creative split level accommodation. This 1970’s residence provides creative split level accommodation. Sitting a private approaching 1 acre with a heated swimming Sitting on on a private plotplot approaching 1 acre with a heated swimming pool views of the Avon Valley. Energy Performance Rating: pool andand views of the Avon Valley. Energy Performance Rating: DD 3 3

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£579,950 £579,950

Ringwood Ringwood

impressive detached house offering flexible accommodation AnAn impressive detached house offering flexible accommodation forfor a a large family. Within walking distance town, ample parking, large family. Within walking distance of of thethe town, ample parking, double garage rear garden. Energy Performance Rating: double garage andand rear garden. Energy Performance Rating: E E 4 4

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impressive apartment in this Grade II listed building, originally AnAn impressive apartment in this Grade II listed building, originally a a mansion house sitting a private acre country estate. Boasting mansion house sitting on on a private 10 10 acre country estate. Boasting a a range of traditional period features. Energy Performance Rating: TBC range of traditional period features. Energy Performance Rating: TBC 2 2

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Cranborne, Wimborne Cranborne, Wimborne

£650,000 £650,000

stunning Grade listed cottage located idyllic village. AA stunning Grade II II listed cottage located in in thisthis idyllic village. Beautifully presented with well-maintained gardens, double garage, Beautifully presented with well-maintained gardens, double garage, workshop private parking. Energy Performance Rating: workshop andand private parking. Energy Performance Rating: DD 4 4

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See London in a whole new light An innovative new city break specialist is offering tourists the chance to sample some of London's most unusual experiences. Standing by the kerb, a menacing figure strokes the knuckleduster on his tattooed left hand, his eyebrows furrowing as he glances in my direction. "You lookin' fer me?" he asks in a low, gravelly voice, sending rivers of sweat down the back of my neck. Under any other circumstances, I'd quickly scuttle away, but today I have to stay put, because this hard-nosed mobster is the very person I've planned to meet. My path to Mickey Goldtooth had been paved some 48 hours earlier, when, like something out of John le Carre novel, a rather strange but exciting email

landed in my inbox. It instructed me to present myself at 10am on a street corner in London's Liverpool Street and look for the man with a black suit and gold teeth. That was pretty much it. The 'Top Secret Dossier' - cleverly designed to resembled classified government papers - is all part of the capital's newest tourism experience. These Mystery Days, masterminded by city break specialists MakeMyDay, are the first of their kind and promise surprise and intrigue at every turn. I'd signed up to the service with no idea what to expect. "That's the whole point," says MakeMyDay founder and award-winning travel writer Nick Boulos, who has personally handpicked and tried and tested each experience. "It's rare as adults to be truly surprised. I want to inject that childlike sense of fun and exploration back into peoples' lives, while also offering urban adventures most people don't even know are possible."

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Packages start from ÂŁ69 and the options are impressive - everything from walking, cycling and food tours, to helicopter trips and horse rides. I've opted for the Silver package, and after completing a short questionnaire on my likes and dislikes, any health considerations, physical limitations and phobias, it's time to expect the unexpected. My first urban adventure is a mobster tour of the East End, led by two real life gangsters, including Mickey. Together, we tour the streets of Bethnal Green and Whitechapel and enter a world few see. Over a drink in The Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie Kray famously murdered George Cornell in 1966, Mickey rummages in his pocket and produces a frayed black and white picture. "That's me, that is," he says, pointing proudly to the toddler sat on the knee of man - a man who happens to be Ronnie Kray himself.

A B OV E Girls exploring London | PA Photo/MakeMyDay

LEFT Nick Boulos, founder of MakeMyDay | PA Photo/ MakeMyDay

RIGHT The mobsters tour in London, available through MakeMyDay | PA Photo/ MakeMyDay

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What follows is two fascinating and, at times, hilarious

Fortunately, my final surprise of the day provides an

hours filled with tales of London's murky underworld,

opportunity to walk off some of the excess. A short

famous figures like Eric the Red, and first-hand accounts

Tube ride takes me to St. Paul's, where a small group has

of a life spent on the fringes of society.

gathered by the turnstiles. I gingerly join them, intrigued as to what the next mini adventure will entail. "You are

It certainly gives me a lot to think about as I make my way

about to discover the best, most beautiful, historic and

to the next mysterious appointment. The instructions in

cosy pubs this great city has to offer," announces local

the dossier are a little baffling, simply telling me to head

enthusiast Vic, a man who has suffered greatly for his

to Victoria Coach Station.

art by drinking in more than 40 nearby establishments, in order to select the best five.

But it soon becomes clear. While weary travellers around me battle with suitcases to board National Express

With real theatrical flair, Vic brings the past vividly to

coaches to Doncaster and Dundee, I breeze through

life as we stroll between gin palaces and blink-and-

and hop aboard my majestic chariot - an original red

miss-them Victorian pubs, which could almost be lifted

Routemaster bus.

straight out of a Dickens book. But it isn't only the pubs that are a revelation; delicious and rare beverages, from

These iconic double-deckers first took to the streets of

vanilla-infused gin to chocolate stout and floral ales

London in the 1950s, and now only a handful continue to

(half pints, of course), have been stocked exclusively for

operate. But this isn't just any old bus ride. Somewhere

the tour.

along Buckingham Palace Road, my city tour with a difference takes a rather indulgent turn as champagne afternoon tea is served.

A B OV E A traditional London pub, visited on a guided tour as part of a MakeMyDay Mystery Package | PA Photo/MakeMyDay

Sat on the top deck, with London's most famous landmarks on show in all their glory, I nibble on delicate

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sandwiches and sweet macaroons, all washed down

Afternoon tea on a double-decker bus | PA Photo/MakeMyDay

with flutes filled with bubbles.

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Strolling down a lantern-lit alley, half expecting Mickey Goldtooth to suddenly emerge from the shadows, I reach my final spot. The door of discreet drinking den Ye Olde Mitre creaks as I venture inside. The first pint was pulled here in 1546 for the servants of the Bishop of Ely, although the clientele has changed somewhat over the centuries. Something peculiar catches my eye in the corner of the room and Vic steps in to explain. "That's the petrified remains of a cherry tree that someone quite famous once danced around," he smirks. "It's said that Queen Elizabeth I got drunk in here and got a little carried away..." If only tree trunks could talk. I stare at the block of wood, amazed that such discoveries and pieces of history are hidden in such plain sight. In the space of 24 hours I've learned to see my city in a whole new light. And that is the biggest surprise of all. London like never before.

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Nick Boulos, founder of MakeMyDay, picks his favourite

A penny farthing tour | PA Photo/MakeMyDay

London experiences with a difference... 1. Penny for your thoughts Thrilling, and just a tad terrifying, a ride around the capital on a penny-farthing certainly beats a 'Boris' bike. Under the expert guidance of the country's leading enthusiast of these iconic bikes - they were all the rage in the late 1800s - this is a rare opportunity to experience one of London's most novel modes of transport. The experience starts with a nice and gentle training session in one of London's prettiest squares, before a quick pedal down Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square, causing heads to turn all the way. 2. Fake news! You'll split your sides on this rib-tickling riverside walking tour from the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral to the South Bank. Led by a professional comedian, there are gags and tall tales a plenty as you explore landmarks, secret side streets and some of the city's most eclectic architecture. Prepare to laugh out loud but don't believe a single word of it - every fact and anecdote is a big, fat lie.

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5. Law & Order

London is home to some of the most renowned cultural

Punishments have been dished out at this spot since

institutions in the world, but visiting them can often be

the 16th century, so it's fair to say the Old Bailey has a

daunting and overwhelming. MakeMyDay's series of

story or two to tell. Many are revealed on this fascinating

in-depth tours, to places such as the Tower of London

tour led by a former newspaper journalist who reported

and the British Museum, are led by experts and certified

on trials here for 30 years. Not only will you hear all

guides. Why not tour The National Gallery with a jobbing

about the British legal system and the grisly early capital

artist who will help you create your own version of one

punishments, but you'll also have the opportunity to

of its most famous pieces? Or alternatively enjoy an

visit one of the original cells before watching a real trial

exclusive peek at Westminster Abbey.

in action.

4. Go forage

How to do it

It may be home to more than eight million people, but

All experiences can be booked at MakeMyDay

London still has its wild and untamed corners. This

(0208 895 6828; makemyday.travel). Bespoke Mystery

grassroots experience takes you to a hushed oasis, a

Days start from ÂŁ69pp.

stone's throw from the hustle and bustle, where a forager reveals the array of edible plants and herbs that grow in

Words by Sarah Marshall, Press Association

the heart of the city. With some expert help, you'll pick your own salad with ingredients you never even knew existed. Think everything from wild rocket and edible nettles, to black mulberries and sweet chestnuts.

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www.frostandco.net

Open 7 days a week Professional photography ASHLEY CROSS £500,000 DETACHED CHARACTER HOUSE IN THE HEART OF ASHLEY CROSS-This three bedroom, two reception room home has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners and offers numerous character features including stripped floor boards and a wood burner. Situated within Courthill and Baden Powel catchment.

LOWER PARKSTONE £550,000 This beautiful four bedroom family home not only has a south facing garden, parking for several car but also a modern, open plan kitchen/dining room. There is a large living room with fireplace and third reception room ideal as a study or playroom. Courthill and Baden Powell school area.

LOWER PARKSTONE £337,500

WHITECLIFF £850,000

PARKSTONE £320,000

A BEAUTIFUL, VICTORIAN COTTAGE WITH A LARGE GARDEN- A rarely available two reception, two double bedroom (plus loft room), two bathroom cottage with a large rear garden. Within walking distance of Ashley Cross and Poole Park, the property has been lovingly refurbished by the current owners.

WHITECLIFF with HARBOUR VIEWS - This four double bedroom, three bathroom luxury home was totally remodeled only a year ago and now offers super spacious low maintenance living with a fabulous outlook over Whitecliff, Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills beyond.

A beautiful detached Victorian house located at the end of a quiet cul de sac. The property has two large bedrooms, potential to extend much further and sits in a large plot with a super detached garage, workshop and off road parking for several vehicles. Viewing comes highly recommended.

Frost & Co Sales: 01202 778855 | Parkstone@frostandco.net Poole Office: 2 Station Road, Lower Parkstone Poole, Dorset, BH14 8UB

www.frostandco.net

Open 7 days a week Property Tours LOWER PARKSTONE Â£695,000 A substantial extension and extensive refurbishment have resulted in this beautifully presented FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM detached home situated on a large corner plot in a premium, well regarded road in Lower Parkstone. The property is also within the favoured COURTHILL AND BADEN POWELL school catchment.

SALES & LETTINGS

1ST FOR SALES & LETTINGS IN LOWER PARKSTONE... Call us now for a FREE market valuation Sales 01202 778855 Lettings 01202 737755

Frost & Co Lettings: 01202 737755 | poolelettings@frostandco.net 32 Wessex Road, Lower Parkstone, BH14 8BQ

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Willton Homes; individuality is key ABOUT US

through to comprehensive larger housing

Past projects have ranged from farmhouse

Willton Homes specialises in building

schemes. Although diverse in style, each

renovations in Gillingham, all the way

beautiful

locations

Willton Home is completed to the highest

through to modern ‘New England’ style

throughout the South of England in Dorset,

standards and with great attention to detail.

houses in Parkstone, Poole. Our flexible

Hampshire

homes and

great

Wiltshire.

Individuality

approach, in terms of the product and

is the key and we have built an enviable

MODERN & HISTORICAL DESIGN

style of development we can offer, has

reputation over the last 23 years for our

Willton Homes have built a variety of

allowed the company to consider a wide

flexible and understanding approach to our

developments over the last 23 years,

range of opportunities, tailoring a planned

customer’s needs.

combining traditional workmanship with

development to best suit the location and

modern materials and techniques.

setting of any given site.

Since forming Willton Homes Ltd in 1996, Co-Directors Ian Britton and Bill Seaby

During the last two decades, we have

have

projects

built a proven track record of delivering

ranging from one off individual homes

beautiful developments across the South.

completed

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DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE In order to meet ambitious growth plans, Willton Homes have acquired a number of significant development sites across Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire in the last few years. Construction has recently commenced on a development of 8 detached dwellings in the popular Eastleigh suburb of Allbrook (CGI

image)

and

have

recently

completed construction on a site of 3 units located just off the high street of the popular Dorset village, Sixpenny Handley

2019. More information will be available

Planning permission has recently been

(pictured). All units are already sold at

through our selling agent, Goadsby in

achieved for a further development of 10

Sixpenny Handley with completion of our

Chandlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ford - eastleigh@goadsby.com

houses in Sixpenny Handley and planning

development at Allbrook anticipated in late

or 02380 620550.

applications are in preparation or have been submitted for sites in Lulworth, Cerne Abbas and Houghton (Stockbridge). LAND REQUIREMENTS Willton Homes are continually searching for new residential development opportunities. We are able to offer generous introductory fees for successful site introductions. Operating from our office in Ringwood, we will consider sites across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. If you are aware of any suitable opportunities or wish to discuss our land requirement in more detail please contact us on 01425 462150 or contact@willton.co.uk.

A B OV E & L E F T 3 units located just off the high street of the popular Dorset village, Sixpenny Handley

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WEBSITE

L O C AT I O N

01425 483150

www.willton.co.uk

9 Pintail Business Park, 165 Christchurch Road,

contact@willton.co.uk

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The oldest established Estate Agent in Ringwood, successfully selling all types of property in all price ranges

BURLEY £1,100,000

ST. LEONARDS GUIDE PRICE £535,000

4 BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE set in OVER 2 ACRES with DIRECT FOREST ACCESS and a seated area overlooking a WATERFALL, the property offers SCOPE TO EXTEND stpp and is set within an ENVIABLE POSITION.

NO FORWARD CHAIN. Occupying a CORNER PLOT and situated on a desirable road is this THREE BEDROOM detached bungalow offering versatile accommodation which includes TWO RECEPTION ROOMS and an en-suite to the master bedroom. Potential to extend stpp. Another attractive feature is the detached DOUBLE GARAGE and substantial driveway.

ASHLEY HEATH OFFERS IEO £450,000

HIGHTOWN HILL, RINGWOOD £945,000

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND. Subject to planning permission with THREE BEDROOMS, GENEROUS GARDEN, situated in a SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION within a CUL DE SAC.

A SUPERB DETACHED FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME which has been extended, now providing good sized and versatile accommodation over THREE FLOORS, benefitting from a DOUBLE GARAGE with room above. Situated in a highly sought after location along a private drive, within the National Park. Approximately 3246 SQ FT.

RINGWOOD OFFERS IEO £625,000

RINGWOOD £300,000

An impressive detached chalet bungalow of APPROX 2258 SQ FT which backs ONTO KINGFISHER LAKES with ANNEXE POTENTIAL (stpp). 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 2 bathrooms & GENEROUS GARDENS. The property is wellpresented and makes a perfect family home within WALKING DISTANCE TO THE RENOWNED LOCAL SCHOOLS.

A well-presented detached THREE BEDROOM chalet style bungalow occupying a good size CORNER PLOT. Located on the outskirts of the market town of Ringwood and just a short drive from the town centre and its excellent facilities. NO FORWARD CHAIN.

01425 482380

ringwood@w-w.co.uk

www.w-w.co.uk

The oldest established Estate Agent in Ringwood, successfully selling all types of property in all price ranges BRAND NEW exclusive development of 7 properties built by long standing and locally renowned builders. The Pines, Oaks Drive, St. Leonards, Ringwood.

APARTMENTS STARTING FROM £235,000 A choice of four ground and first floor TWO BEDROOM apartments. Luxuriously appointed with the highest quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. Other benefits include vinyl & engineered oak flooring, double glazing and ICW building warranty. HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE.

DETACHED CHALET GUIDE PRICE £475,000 Beautifully presented THREE BEDROOM detached chalet property of approximately 1400 SQ FT. Luxuriously appointed with the highest quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. Other benefits include vinyl & engineered oak flooring, double glazing, an ICW building warranty, GARAGE, allocated parking spaces, low energy downlighters, NEFF appliances. HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE.

TOWN HOUSES GUIDE PRICE £365,000 A choice of two detached THREE BEDROOM Town houses of approximately 1042 SQ FT, Luxuriously appointed with the highest quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. Other benefits include vinyl & engineered oak flooring, double glazing and ICW building warranty. HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE.

01425 482380

ringwood@w-w.co.uk

www.w-w.co.uk

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Picket Hill, Ringwood Walk out of your gate onto the forest! Beautifully and extensively modernised to a high specification, situated in one of the areas most sought after New Forest roads and only a short distance from the bustling town of Ringwood. This lovely four bedroom detached family home stands in pleasant grounds of over 0.4 of an acre. A particular feature is the garden with its stunning timber deck; arranged over several levels comprising a sunken hot tub, alfresco dining area adjacent to the living room and a covered external cooking station complete with two smokeries, Argentinean grill, Tandoor oven, pizza oven and BBQ. There is also a lower benched seating area within the decking, which has a central fire pit creating a fantastic social centre for family and friends. The property extends to some 2600 square feet and the accommodation is supremely flexible with a number of formal and informal receptions. One of which being the sunny dual aspect living room which features a unique open fireplace with 300 year old oak mantle creating a stunning focal point to the room.

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The high quality specification includes a luxury fitted kitchen offering an integrated ‘Miele’ dishwasher and a Butler sink with Grohe mixer tap. Also available by separate negotiation is the highly desirable ‘Wolf’ oven with extractor canopy, Samsung American style fridge, ‘Miele’ wine fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. Property at a glance: • Beautifully modernised to a high specification • Direct forest access • Stunning landscaped gardens • Over 0.4 of an acre • Superb terraced decking with hot tub • Games room • Double garage • Recently fitted kitchen & utility room • Master bedroom with en suite shower and dressing room • Potential to extend further STPP Overall the interior is beautifully presented having been extensively remodelled by the current owners and it offers comfortable but contemporary decorative finishes combined with a traditional exterior. Viewing is essential.

RINGWOOD POA W O O L L E Y & WA L L I S 01425 482380 | www.w-w.co.uk

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You’re in safe hands with Vantage Point Vantage Point holiday let management manage your property and take care of everything for you. Security

The best way to prevent serious issues

Although some other companies in the area

with any type of letting, whether it be AST

are trying to suggest that there are issues

or holiday, is to get a highly experienced

with short term holiday letting, claiming

and professional management company

that hosts are falling foul of everything from

involved, that’s where we at Vantage Point

prostitution to sub letting, the truth of the

come into our own.

matter is; if a property is managed by us, the owner can relax knowing it is in safe hands

A number of other letting companies in the area have tried and failed to set up

Of course you’re going to hear some horror

platform management, they have been

stories and there is occasional misuse of a

unable to embrace the new trends in short

property, but then you see and hear about

term letting as they aren’t prepared to make

these same misuses everyday in AST rental

the changes and modernisations needed.

properties. Once an agent has got a long

Rather than address their shortcomings

term tenant into the property they may not

they instead say that Airbnb etc. is

know what is going on under that roof for

dangerous and unmanageable and try to

months at a time.

deter others from using it.

The truth of the matter is, if a property is managed by us the owner can relax, knowing it is in safe hands. We set up property listings correctly, ensuring that all platform security features are enforced. We also closely monitor all potential bookings, we have a strict vetting system in place for potential guests, very strict house rules for confirmed guests and we regularly carry out spot checks. If our guests aren’t adhering to house rules then we are able to cancel their booking and insist that they leave the property. About the company We are managing an ever growing portfolio of properties in Dorset and Hampshire. We work hard to take the headache away from you. With over three years experience as one of Dorset’s leading holiday let companies we are now in a position to offer our clients some of the best returns on investment in property. Vantage Point has grown considerably over the past three years, by offering all of our clients a modern and secure way to let

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We are also happy to introduce our newest

has a reward card given to them on check

staff member Rochelle Davies who has been

in, they can go to our website to access the

working in the hospitality industry for over 15

offers available in the area they are staying

years. Rochelle rounds out our experienced

in, then simply present the card when using

team with her excellent client rapport, sharp

the service of the company.

eye for detail and can-do attitude. Rochelle in her own words tells us, “I am delighted

We already have a number of local

to be on board and be part of a growing

companies in partnership and we are

company that is constantly changing and

looking expand this incentive.

evolving to meet client/guest expectations.”

charge anything to either the guest or the

We don’t

company the idea is simply to incentivise Reward card

our guest to sample local independent

The Vantage Point reward card is something

bars, restaurants and shops, whilst enabling

we think can really help guests’ staying in

the local company to enjoy a boost

our properties; by offering them discounts

in tourist trade.

on services from a wide range of local independents. Each guest staying with us

Property pictures credit: Harbourview Photography

their properties we’ve ensured the growing portfolio is managed with the same level of commitment we have offered from the very start. We have extended our services to now be able to offer our clients the option to accept longer lets from our corporate partners or short winter lets in low season. We now offer guests the ability to book with us directly which means we have a lot of loyal guests booking with us year after year. Vantage Point has also expanded over the past year to offer our unique holiday let management services in both Swanage and the Isle of Wight, offering our clients in these locations the same great service we offer our clients in Bournemouth and Poole with reliable cleaning, maintenance and management services in both locations.

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WEBSITE

ADDRESS

01202 619 868

www.vantagepoint-uk.com

10 High Street, Poole,

bookings@vantagepoint-uk.com

Dorset, BH15 1BP

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house & son ESTATE AGENTS

Pearce Avenue, Lilliput, Poole Guide Price ÂŁ625,000+ A superb and rare opportunity to acquire this detached chalet style residence, set on a generous plot with in excess of 100ft of mature gardens to the rear.

Huge potential now exists to extend and refurbish the existing dwelling. Alternatively the site could be re-developed subject to planning permission.

This character chalet was built circa 1930 and is now on the market, for the first time in over 40 years. Occupying a delightful position within this much sought after Avenue, this property is a short distance from Parkstone Yacht Club and the edge of Poole Harbour.

Please contact House & Son on Tel: 01202 242000 or email sales@houseandson.net, for a brochure and for viewing availability.

BOURNEMOUTH OFFICE Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JW

WINTON OFFICE 348 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2HH

T. 01202 242000

T. 01202 244844

www.houseandson.net

house & son ESTATE AGENTS

Minterne Grange, Evening Hill, Poole Guide Price £750,000 Nestled minutes from Evening Hill and the award winning sandy beaches of Sandbanks, this truly is a rare opportunity to purchase such a generous size apartment. Minterne Grange comprises twelve apartments and this apartment is located on the first floor taking in views of Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills.

• • • • • • • •

This exclusive apartment is in need of some modernisation, providing the buyer the opportunity to refurbish to their taste.

Please contact House & Son on Tel: 01202 244844 or email sales@houseandson.net, for a brochure and for viewing availability.

Rarely available. In excess of 1740 sq. ft of coastal living situated on one of the UK’s most desirable stretches of coastline.

Sea views from all principal rooms Two dual aspect private balconies Three double bedrooms Two large bathrooms Two reception rooms Share of Freehold Tandem Garage Offered with no forward chain

BOURNEMOUTH OFFICE Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JW

WINTON OFFICE 348 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2HH

T. 01202 242000

T. 01202 244844

www.houseandson.net

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Mortgage Squared wins Theo Paphitis award Mortgaged Squared are excited to announce that they won the Small Business Sunday #SBS! If you’re not sure what the Theo Paphitis

to raise awareness of our brand. It is great

Who are Mortgage Squared?

Small Business Sunday award is, then let

to have support from Theo as it will help

Mortgage Squared was born from the

us explain…

to raise our profile.

It’s great that Theo

idea that a mortgage brokerage needn’t

has recognised our hard work and helped

be cold or complicated, but rather more

Theo Paphitis is one of the former dragons

spread the word about what we do to

like a family. We take pride in being there

from TV show Dragons Den, and he created

his following.”

throughout your journey and we make

Small Business Sunday, shortened to hashtag #SBS on Twitter, in 2010.

sure that the level of service you receive Small business champion and Ryman

is second to none. We build lasting

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relationships with our customers by getting

Last week, Mr Simon Rowe, owner of

Avenue Chairman, Theo Paphitis, said,

to know you better, gaining an in depth

Mortgage Squared Ltd, tweeted Theo

“We are thrilled to welcome new #SBS

understanding and appreciation of your

about his business during ‘Small Business

members every week and highlight just

individual circumstances.

Sunday’ and was picked as a weekly winner

how important it is to support our small

to gain a retweet by Theo to his 500,000

businesses here in the UK. My vision is that

Our personable team is here to do all the

Twitter followers.

The weekly initiative,

everyone who has ever won an #SBS re-

legwork, so that you don’t have to, which

set up by Theo in 2010, now has over

tweet from me becomes part of a friendly

means no complicated jargon talk, no pushy

2500 #SBS winners and supports small

club; like-minded individuals who can share

representatives and no stress-inducing

businesses in the UK.

successes and learnings. The website will

email chains. As an independent whole of

also give a valuable profile to the winners

market broker, we can search the whole

Business and retail entrepreneur and self-

chosen and I wish Mortgage Squared Ltd

market, without any biases to find the ideal

confessed Shopkeeper, Theo retweeted

every success.”

provider and product for your needs.

Robert

Dyas

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Simon’s message to his almost 500,000 Mortgage

Simon comments, “We are overwhelmed

Why choose a mortgage broker?

Squared has hundreds more followers and

with the comments and lovely feedback

In the words of Martin Lewis from Money

increased demand for their mortgage and

we’ve

account

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protection advice. They are also profiled on

@MortgageSquared and would like to take

benefit. Far better to go to a broker, than

the #SBS website (www.theopaphitissbs.

the opportunity to say a big thank you

going direct to one lender who will simply

com) that is exclusive to all Small Business

everyone.”

try and flog you their own mortgage. They

followers

and

result,

had,

our

Sunday winners.

Twitter

will look at the whole market and possibly bring you better negotiating power. Overall

Next month they will be going along to

I’m a broker fan!”

Theo’s SBS winners’ event in Birmingham to meet the high profile businessman.

Mortgage Squared is a trading style of closer Financial

The event is held yearly for the 0.68% of

Partners who are appointed representatives of Julian

applicants who win the accolade.

Harris Financial consultants, authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority no 153566. Your home

Simon tells us, “We’ve not long been in

may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments

business and we have been working hard

on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

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01202 313182

www.mortgagesquared.co.uk

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Reviewed: Joe Wicks’ Veggie Lean In 15 This is what happened when a carnivore, a vegetarian and a flexitarian tried Joe Wicks’ veg cookbook

Fitness coach Joe Wicks and his Lean

Here’s what happened...

In 15 cookery books are, undoubtedly, a phenomenon. Creator of the 90 Day Plan,

THE VEGETARIAN

Wicks, aka The Body Coach, is known for his

Claire Spreadbury tested: Avo and berry

curly locks, popular HIIT Instagram videos,

breakfast pot

and generally encouraging people to change their bodies and lifestyles without

“I’ve been a vegetarian for over a decade and

going hungry.

am a fan of Joe Wicks’ meal and fitness plans, so was pleased to see him release a veggie

Normally a protein-charged, chicken breast

cookbook. Having flicked through some of

fiend, the 32-year-old - who hails from

his previous books, there wasn’t much in

Epsom, Surrey, and also became a dad last

them if you’re not a meat or fish-eater.

summer when he and his partner, Rosie Jones, welcomed their baby daughter

“His avo and berry breakfast pot looked

Indie - has now ventured into the world of

nice

vegetarianism.

prepping and taking into the office, and I’ve

and

straightforward,

perfect

for

always been intrigued by using avocado in Veggie Lean In 15 is the latest instalment

dishes that aren’t savoury.

in Wicks’ hit series - and we thought we’d

“On the plus side, though, it looked super-

put it to the test, to see how his plant-

“I recently tried a vegan chocolate mousse

simple. Bunging half an avocado in a blender

based recipes would suit the taste buds of

with avocado, which didn’t exactly go

with some frozen berries, a banana and two

a committed vegetarian, a self-confessed

down a storm after the family’s Sunday

dollops of natural yogurt is my kind of easy

carnivore, and a veggie-curious, low-

roast, so I didn’t hold very high hopes for

cooking - if you can even call it that. I blitzed

consumption meat-eating flexitarian.

this breakfast.

it up the night before and toasted some oats and seeds ready for the morning, when you bung it altogether with a drizzle of honey and a spoonful of almond butter. The results, I’m delighted to say, are delicious. “Maybe it’s because there’s only half an avo in the recipe, but it’s totally undetectable. It tastes like a fruity smoothie, bulked out with oats to fill you up, and the almond butter - which I almost didn’t bother with - is really lovely, and gives you an extra protein boost.

A B OV E Veggie Lean In 15 by Joe Wicks | PA Photo/Maja Smend/Bluebird

LEFT Joe Wicks | PA Photo/Conor McDonnell

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“The portion is absolutely massive - easily shareable, or you could put it in a massive bottle, sup on it all morning and only need a tiny lunch, so it’s great for anyone looking for a healthy, grab-and-go brekkie. And even

peri-peri sauce. “I then made the error of

First of all, you fry off asparagus, garlic

better, it takes about 10 minutes tops to

throwing my marinated halloumi slices

and frozen beans, nice and easy. Then mix

make. Think I’ll be making this more often.”

on a hot griddle rather than in a non-stick

pesto and mascarpone, and layer with the

pan as specified, so they ended up a little

lasagne, then top with grated cheese and a

THE FLEXITARIAN

crispier than anticipated. Don’t make my

milk/mascarpone mix, and bake.

Ella Walker tested: Peri-peri halloumi

mistake - a good portion of my 15-minute

burgers

total cooking time was spent trying to free

“I’d worried it’d be dry, but it was quite the

oozy bits of cheese from the pan’s grooves.

opposite - in fact, I would be tempted to dial

“As a flexitarian, I do eat meat, but not

Wicks knows best. Once extricated though,

down the pesto to reduce oiliness. Baking

very often, and usually only when eating

it was pretty delicious.

the lasagne takes more than the famous ‘15

out, plus, as a general rule, I don’t buy

minutes’ Wicks trades on, of course. But 35

beef to cook with. So, if I’m going to eat

“We drenched the buns in a peri-peri/mayo

a beef pattie, I’d rather go to an actually

mix, so if you’re not into spiciness, you may

burger joint (Honest Burger, Five Guys,

struggle, but for a quick mid-week meal,

“The verdict? It was very creamy and

McDonald’s, etc) and order a proper one.

it was spectacularly speedy, cheap and

satisfying - I didn’t miss mince at all - and

filling. And all that salad made it fresh and

felt way more indulgent than the calorie

crunchy too.”

count implies. It really worked well for a

“Wicks’ halloumi version sounded so swift, I relented on my ‘no at-home burgers’ rule.

minutes in the oven and this was raring to go.

post-workout Monday night supper. I’d

And swift they were; once you’ve toasted

THE CARNIVORE

definitely make it again, but probably using

your bun (I went for fancy brioche ones),

Jenny Stallard tested: My Lovely Lasagne

regular pasta - I found the lasagne a bit

sliced up a tomato and snapped the leaves

‘faffy’ to layer, but if you made this as a fusilli

off a cos lettuce, you’re practically done.

“I’ve never cooked a Joe Wicks recipe in my

pasta bake, it’d be quicker and you’d still get

The added gherkins in mine were my idea.

life, but I love pasta, so this seemed right up

basically the same taste.”

my street. My usual lasagne would heavily “After that, all that’s left to do is dunk a

feature mince and tomatoes, so this pesto

Veggie Lean In 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals

block of halloumi (carved into 1cm thick

version seemed unusual at first.

With Workouts by Joe Wicks is published by

slices) in a few tablespoons of shop-bought

Bluebird, priced £16.99. Available now. “As a veggie dish, I was a little confused as to why it required vegetarian hard cheese

By Ella Walker, Press Association

but used milk - isn’t cheese made from milk? - but then realised it was to avoid rennet, an enzyme used in the cheesemaking process, and often taken from calves’ stomachs. Luckily, there are veggie options available.

A B OV E L E F T Avo and berry pot | PA Photo/Claire Spreadbury

A B OV E R I G H T Peri-peri halloumi burgers | PA Photo/Ella Walker

“We doubled the ingredients so it’d serve two, and there was plenty to go around. Dairy debates aside, this was fun to make:

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Avo and berry breakfast pot from Veggie Lean In 15 by Joe Wicks | PA Photo/Maja Smend/Bluebird

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Avo & Berry Breakfast Pot

SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS

This quick brekkie can be made ahead, says The Body Coach, Joe Wicks: “You can blitz the

1/2 avocado, flesh scooped out

fruit and yoghurt the night before and keep it in the fridge.”

1 small banana, roughly chopped 2 handfuls of mixed frozen berries

Place the avocado, banana, frozen berries and natural yoghurt in a blender and blitz with a

2tbsp natural yoghurt

splash of water until smooth. Tip into a bowl or pot to take to work.

1 1/2tbsp rolled oats 1 1/2tbsp mixed seeds

In a dry frying pan over a medium heat, toast the oats and seeds until the seeds start to pop.

1tbsp almond butter

Take off the heat.

Drizzle of honey When you’re ready to eat, top the avocado berry pot with the toasted oats and seeds, almond butter and a drizzle of honey. Veggie Lean In 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals With Workouts by Joe Wicks is published by Bluebird, priced £16.99. Available now.

Lovely Lasagne

SERVES 1

Preheat the oven to 180oC (fan 160oC, gas mark 4). Grab yourself a smallish ovenproof dish. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Crush in the garlic clove and tip in the asparagus. Cook for two minutes, then stir in the frozen peas and broad beans. Cook for another minute until the peas and broad beans have thawed. INGREDIENTS

1tbsp olive oil

Take the pan off the heat and chuck the greens into a bowl. Mix through the pesto, lemon

1 clove garlic

zest, 100g mascarpone, half the grated cheese and some salt and pepper.

100g asparagus, each cut into three pieces 100g frozen peas

Spoon a third of the mix into the ovenproof dish, then top with two sheets of lasagne. Repeat

100g frozen broad beans

the process until all the filling and pasta are used up. For the final layer, mix the remaining

100g pesto

mascarpone with the milk. Pour this over the top of the pasta sheets and sprinkle over the

Zest of 1 lemon

remaining hard cheese.

150g mascarpone 50g vegetarian hard cheese, finely grated

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the pasta has no resistance when you prick it with a fork. Leave

Salt and pepper

to rest for five minutes before diving in. Serve with a green salad.

6 lasagne sheets 4tbsp milk

Veggie Lean In 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals With Workouts by Joe Wicks is published by

Green salad, to serve

Bluebird, priced £16.99. Available now.

PICTURED ABOVE ‘My Lovely Lasagne’ from Veggie Lean In 15 by Joe Wicks | PA Photo/Maja Smend/Bluebird

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At home with Fearne Cotton As she continues to make waves in the wellbeing world, Fearne Cotton talks to Gabrielle Fagan about creating a cosy, moodboosting home. Some celebrities may revel in picture-perfect homes, devoid of kids, pets and clutter - but it’s no surprise to find that tell-it-like-it-is Fearne Cotton isn’t one of them. Despite being a red-carpet regular and having two decades of TV and radio success under her belt, the presenter-turned-wellbeing guru has always kept it real. In her own words, she’s “never pretended to anyone other than who I am”, has been candid about her mental health struggles, and isn’t afraid to fill her Instagram with refreshingly normal shots of herself, often makeup free, and her family (Cotton and her husband, Jesse Wood, have two children - son Rex, who turns six later this month, and daughter Honey, three).

That said, her stylish Victorian home in London oozes personality, with its quirky wall art, colourful furniture and stripped wooden floors - all testament to the fact that for Cotton, comfort and domestic harmony rule. “Our house is constantly full of people, mess and chaos and I love it! With two kids, two step-kids and our many different schedules, our home needs to meet all of our needs,” declares the 37-year-old, whose third wellbeing book, Quiet: Learning To Silence The Brain Chatter And Believing That You’re Good Enough, was recently published. Here, Cotton - the newly-appointed 2019 Dulux Colour of the Year ambassador - reveals how she conjures her relaxed but effortlessly cool home style, uses colour to create a calming, mood-boosting space, and shares tips for living positively...

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How important is colour in your home? “Colour is the quickest way to make a change in your home. What’s key is to take a step back and really think about how you want to live in that room. “I’m exploring how Spiced Honey (Dulux Colour of the Year 2019) would work on the fifth wall - the ceiling - of my bedroom. I don’t have any painted ceilings but I love the idea of lying in bed and allowing the power of colour to wash over me. “I believe that by thinking how we want to feel in a room, it’s possible to create spaces in the home where you feel optimistic. Leaving some of the worries of the day at the front door.

ABOVE Room painted in Dulux A Place To Dream palette Closest Wall: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Spiced Honey, £29.16 for 2.5L; Far wall: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Violet Dream, £29.16 for 2.5L; Dulux Matt Emulsion, Calming Calomile, £29.16 for 2.5L, all available from www.dulux.co.uk | Dulux/PA

What’s your home vibe? “I’m not into hard lines and cold colours, or spaces that feel stark. When people walk in the door, I want them to smell a nice candle or some coffee brewing, and see colours that make them feel relaxed and welcome. “It’s not a space of perfection and symmetry, it’s a place of comfort. We’re a family who love to have lots of people over. I want everyone to feel they’re at home, so the vibe has to be cosy, especially in the living room. The decor’s organised chaos and trinkets - it’s homely, but there’s the overwhelming feeling that I can relax here and let my guard down.”

LEFT & RIGHT Fearne Cotton | Dulux/PA Photo/Handout

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“Spiced Honey’s a colour that brings so much comfort

Do you have a sanctuary in your home where you like

and warmth, which is important in our home. It’s a

to retreat?

very optimistic colour, which makes you feel cheerful,

“When I’m in my bedroom, I like to feel cocooned. I love

hopeful - and life’s always so busy, it helps me to keep

it there. Colour plays a big part in that, and so does the

looking forward.

texture of the soft furnishing.

“I love the name Spiced Honey too. My daughter’s

“I love stretching out in bed, buried in a fluffy duvet with

called Honey and I chose it because it has gorgeous

my head on soft pillows and just taking a moment for

and sensory connotations.”

myself - before all the chaos starts again. My bedroom is my small, cosy nook that’s feels all mine.

What’s your advice for people who want to embrace a more positive lifestyle at home?

“I can be quite hyper-energetic, lots of ideas buzzing in

“Having colour in our homes is a really lovely way to

my head, lots of things to do, so I need the space to

reconnect. It can alter our moods or enhance the

have other calming colours. I’m also experimenting

feeling we want to have when we step into a room. Is

with different tones and textures from the Dulux Dream

this a space to think, to dream, to love, to act? Start by

palette. I love the idea of Floating Petal, a very dusty

thinking about what your home needs to give you, and

light pink, on the walls - I think it would give the space

then look at the colours that will help you achieve that.

a real twist.”

“And start small! It can seem daunting but tiny changes - like changing the colour of one wall, or giving an old

ABOVE

piece of furniture a fresh lick of paint - can have an

Dulux Dream palette Floating Petal Dulux Matt Emulsion, from the

immediate positive impact on your mood, and the

Dulux Dream palette, £29.16 for 2.5L, available from www.dulux.co.uk

sense of achievement you feel when you walk past it is

| Dulux/PA

an extra kick of feel-good positivity.”

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In general, what are you looking to achieve this year? “I’m looking to stop being so hard on myself. Sometimes, we set ourselves up for a fall, with: ‘Oh I’ve got to quit this, and I really shouldn’t be doing that anymore’. I’m trying to concentrate on the little things, like waking up each day and feeling grateful, or trying to have a more optimistic outlook. Small changes are the easiest to achieve and they can make a big difference.” Can you share some tips on how people can be more mindful? “Mindfulness is all about little changes. There’s no climbing a mountain or instantly taking a great leap. All good changes are small ones. There can be big lifechanging impactful moments, like going travelling, or having a baby, but the ones that we make conscious decisions on each day are small. “Incremental steps are best to feel calmer, happier, more grounded and content. Each day just taking stock, taking a personal inventory, looking around you, appreciating the simple things, having gratitude. It’s tiny little things that add up to make a whole, but also that are going to last you the long run.” Why do you think people need to be more mindful and conscious of their wellbeing? “In the modern world, with so much confusion and complication, many of us are going back to basics. This means simple acts like getting outside, getting air, appreciating colours, how we feel in the moment and our reaction to things around us. When we’re staring at our phones, we forget to see the blue of the sky, the sunlight hitting the pavement and even the colour on the walls. It’s so obvious, but something so many of us overlook.” Words by Gabrielle Fagan, Press Association

ABOVE Room painted in the Dream palette by Dulux Ceiling: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Spiced Honey, £29.16 for 2.5L; Middle Panel: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Gentle Moon, £29.16 for 2.5L; Bottom Panel: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Floating Petal, £29.16 for 2.5L, all available from www. dulux.co.uk | Dulux/PA

LEFT Fearne Cotton | Dulux/PA

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The Landscape Service The Landscape Service are a Dorset based landscape design practice, providing landscape & garden design, landscape planning and consultancy services across the South. In the second of a three-part series, this month we talk to The Landscape Service about garden design and how they work with their clients on residential projects. The Landscape Service work on a variety of garden design projects, from country landscapes to contemporary town gardens. They design, plan and deliver gardens from start to finish, providing a full garden design and detailing service and arranging everything from tender and contract administration, cost planning and build supervision. They have a collaborative approach to every garden they deliver, working closely

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Love food? Create your own herb garden Even if you have the smallest plot or just a balcony windowsill, grow herbs to perk up your food. Follow our guide to winning combinations. If you love fresh herbs in your cooking, now is the time to plan a herb garden filled with deliciously fragrant, scented and colourful plants, which will add flavour to your menu. The dormant period of winter is the perfect time to prepare the ground, order seeds and get out your tape measure and notebook out. Now’s the moment to decide how much space you have to devote to a herb garden - even if it’s just on a balcony - where it needs to be situated and what plants are needed. Small spaces Tim Evans, horticulture buying manager at Wyevale Garden Centres, whose herbs are all UK-grown, advises that, in small spaces “you won’t want any more than three herbs in the same pot because otherwise they will compete with one another.”

A B OV E A mixture of herbs including thyme | Thinkstock/PA

LEFT Pots of herbs | Thinkstock/PA

RIGHT A herb garden | Thinkstock/PA

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Combinations

Best compost

“Try to select a combination of woody herbs with seed-

The best compost for growing herbs in containers is

raised ones - have a rosemary, which you’ll use regularly

John Innes No. 3, says Evans.

[when] roasting lamb or chicken, curly parsley and chives. They can go into a container together and just

“It’s got soil and loam in it, which doesn’t dry out as

replant them once every two years,” Evans suggests.

quickly as peat-based compost,” - particularly in spring and summer he notes. “Windowsill troughs shouldn’t

“The rosemary will keep going, the chives and the

be much smaller than 30cm and twice the depth of the

parsley will slow during the cooler months, but should

pot which the herb comes in,” he adds. “Don’t let plants

come back. Invest in a standard bay tree - there’s all you

become too congested.”

need for Bolognese and other Italian cooking, and it’s A sunny spot

also architectural, as well as a food source.”

As many herbs enjoy hot, dry conditions and wellOther combinations might include a selection of

drained fertile soil, your herb garden is best off in a

thymes, which are low-growing, and sages, which

sunny south-facing position, with added protection

are quite high, he suggests. Choose colour contrasts,

from north and east winds.

pairing lemon thymes with common thymes and purple sage. Herbs which can easily be grown from seed

If your soil is heavy, dig in some grit to improve drainage

include: Sweet basil, salad rocket, dill, coriander, chives,

and you should achieve better results.

fennel, lovage, chervil and caraway. You need to take note of the surroundings as any There are others which you may have to buy as plants,

herb garden should blend in with the rest of your plot,

including: Lemon balm, curry plant, mint, rosemary,

and note changes in levels and where shadows fall at

sage, bay and French tarragon.

different times of the day.

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Keep them close to the house Of course, as you will be using herbs in the kitchen, the garden should be as near to the house as possible. Don’t plant your herbs at the end of the garden because you won’t want to traipse all that way just for a sprig of rosemary for your roast lamb. If, however, you can’t plant a herb garden too near your kitchen, make sure there is easy access to it by path or stepping stones, so that the soil is not walked on. For those with limited space, a few herbs in pots on the patio will suffice. But those who have larger gardens might opt for a more elaborate, formal garden in a geometric shape, framed by low hedges or paths. Such formal gardens look particularly impressive from above, so place it where it may be overlooked from an upstairs window.

Border options Try creating a cartwheel pattern, with each section planted with a different herb, using bricks to represent the spokes of the wheel. Alternatively, you could just add some herbs to your existing border, but check the height they will reach once fully grown - angelica, for instance, grows up to 2m (6ft), so needs to be placed near the back of the border. Keep invasive herbs potted Beware of planting invasive plants such as mint and lemon balm straight into the ground. It’s best to leave them in their pots in the ground if you want to keep them contained. Words by Hannah Stephenson, Press Association

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Next Car, First Car… Race Car? The team at RB Prestige are avid followers of both Formula 1 and the British Touring Car Championship, mainly following the Mercedes brand, as we are lucky to have both a personally signed Petronas AMG shirt from Lewis Hamilton himself and the front wing of Tom Oliphant’s mental A-Class! But apart from being avid fans and taking a step away from the business for just a second, Kyran, our resident Automotive Engineer, is going to look at the proposed upcoming new changes to the vehicles this season and what impact he predicts these could have. Let’s start with the F1: Front Wing – The front wings have been designed to be simpler, containing only 5 non-overlapping elements with simplified endplates. This means less complex airflow over the rest of the vehicle, reducing the turbulent air for those that are following. Basically, vehicles can get closer to the leading vehicle without losing any handling. (Rob’s take: closer following, more overtaking, more falling off the track) Barge Boards – The barge boards have been made wider, shorter and simpler. While this has the same effect on aerodynamics as the front wing, it is believed the main reason for this change is for marketing; sponsors can advertise on the front of the vehicle where previously they would have been obstructed by wing elements. (Rob’s take: can we sponsor the bottom of Verstappen’s car?) Rear wing – this has been made bigger in all dimensions. The endplates have also been made simpler which is believed to be, once again, for the purpose of marketing. The angle of attack for the wing has been made greater, increasing downforce while also causing the turbulent airflow to rise high above the following vehicle. This hopefully means more overtaking which is better for us! The DRS or Drag Reduction System has also been adjusted, with an increased 20mm of opening window, reducing the drag of the vehicle further. The result, increased speed and more overtakes which equals to more exciting races! (Rob’s take: see my first point…action!)

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for position, corner after corner could result in a large advantage being shown to the second car with DRS and reduced turbulence, resulting in largely uncontested overtakes. (Rob’s take: unless you are Vettel) Changes to the BTCC vehicles are much less extensive. The amount of ‘success ballast’, where a vehicle has extra weight added after victory, has been reduced. In BTCC, each vehicle performance is very closely matched, meaning the current ballast made a vast difference to the way the vehicle handled and performed, usually meaning the vehicle carrying the most ballast would have little to no chance of competing in the following race! British Touring Car racing is much closer than F1, having shorter races in vehicles that can take contact. (Rob’s take: yes!) Subsequently, the changes don’t have to be so huge! Nevertheless, the planned changes in both F1 and BTCC coming in 2021 are extremely exciting. With all this in mind and considering the recent release of the teams’ new, funky looking liveries, we have asked one of our honorary RB Team members, and awesome graphic designer (Insta: @tanagrah) to produce what he thinks our very own team car would look like if we were to enter a team into either BTCC or F1! Throughout this month we have a poll running on our Facebook page to find out which vehicle and design YOU think is best! Who knows… could there be an RB Prestige Racing team in the future? (Rob’s take: I still have dreams you know). This all being said, with our extensive contacts in F1, including those in Mercedes, Renault and Racing Point, we are already aware (without being told too much!) that some manufacturers are known to have already overcome the downforce disadvantage from the front wing by looking at other aspects of the vehicle. This is partly because the front wings are designed not to just produce downforce but to condition the airflow around the rest of the vehicle. (Rob’s take: how long before they are all wearing those pointy helmets that cyclists wear?) With any change in F1, the results are usually vast! I think while the larger downforce and increased drag will result in closer racing (Rob’s take: crashes) and more battles on the track (Rob’s take: more crashes), I do believe the top teams will still have the same dominance over the chasing pack. Teams that have two drivers jockeying

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M OTO R I N G N E WS Nick Fletcher tells us the latest news on all things motoring.

M ERC ED ES-AM G GT REVISED The new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé and Roadster are available to order, with prices starting from £104,130 for the GT Coupé and from £115,730 for the GT Roadster. The refreshed AMG GT features new exhaust tailpipes; exterior styling enhancements; new LED High Performance headlamps; and front and rear view camera, with parking sensors and parking assistant. The AMG GT Coupé and Roadster feature a hand-built V8 4.0-litre petrol engine and an AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed sports transmission.

R O A D T E S T: S U B A R U F O R E S T E R X E P R E M I U M The Subaru Forester has been a familiar sight on the roads for more than 20 years and over that period has been revised and improved several times, gradually transforming from a versatile four-wheel-drive estate to a smart family SUV which still retains formidable offroad ability, writes NICK FLETCHER.

The GT Coupé and Roadster produce 476 hp and have a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds and top speed of 189 mph. The GT S Coupé and Roadster have an output of 522 hp and can reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and while the Roadster has a top speed of 191 mph, the Coupé can reach 193 mph.

It competes in a crowded SUV sector but has a distinct edge over main rivals with its impressive tough-terrain performance, able to tackle rough roads, mud, snow and ice with relative ease.

The GT C Coupé and Roadster produce 557hp , with a 0-60 mph taking 3.7 seconds. The Coupé has a top speed of 197 mph, while the Roadster can reach 196 mph.

The XE Premium Lineartronic which I recently tested costs £32,500 and adds other features including sunroof, heated leather seats, sat-nav, powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, lanekeep assistance and pre-collision braking.

Forester comes in two versions and the entry level XE costs £30,000 and has features such as four wheel drive, automatic transmission, cruise control, rear camera and touch-screen infotainment centre.

It had a 2.0 litre 148 hp petrol engine which is quite refined and the power is delivered smoothly through the auto gearbox which also has paddleshifters for those who wish to take manual control. Top speed is 120 mph, the 0-60 mph

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11.8 seconds and emissions 168 g/km. Average fuel economy is 32.2 mpg. The latest Forester has had a design makeover which adds extra visual cachet and a more upmarket look to the exterior, while the cabin has benefitted from an upgrade which has given it a more classy ambiance. Seating is very comfortable and supportive and there is plenty of adjustment of the steering wheel and the powered driver’s seat to get an ideal position. All-round visibility is very good, with the added advantage of a reversing camera. Out and about, the Forester is surprising light and easy to drive and it corners with reassuring composure. The ride quality is on the firm side but still comfortable and on smooth roads where it is likely to spend most of its time, it is extremely car-like to drive and handle. With good head and leg room, five adults can be easily accommodated, and there is ample boot space at 505 litres The boot floor is flat to make loading easier and the rear seats fold to give van-like capacity for larger items. The Forester is not the cheapest family-size SUV in the class but it is one of the most versatile and few can match its off-road capability and its tough build quality - backed by a five-year warranty.

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R O A D T E S T: F O R D F O C U S T I TA N I U M X Ford has sold more than 16 million Focus models globally since it was first launched 20 years ago, a total which underlines what a great all-round car it is, appealing to both family and business customers, writes NICK FLETCHER. The latest Focus builds on that reputation, offering more space and enhanced driving dynamics. There are petrol and diesel versions with varying power outputs, and eight trim levels, enabling buyers to in effect tailor their car to suit their specific needs. Prices start at £18,300 for the entry ‘Style’ version which has adequate standard equipment, though most sales come from the better equipped mid-range models. My test model was in Titanium X trim, costing £23,130 with a 1.0 litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol engine. This three-cylinder unit still delivers a punchy 124 hp with a 0-60 mph time of 10 seconds. Top speed is 124 mph and emissions are 111 g/km. Average fuel economy is very good at 57.6 mpg. This Focus is impressively nippy and agile, with light precise steering and

an excellent suspension set up which delivers ride comfort which arguably is the best in the class. While not quick off the mark, the engine has useful mid-range power which aids safe overtaking, and the 6-speed manual gearbox has a slick action. Exterior styling is sleek and the cabin is quite spacious with enough room on the rear seat for three occupants without having to squeeze. Boot space is a generous 375 litres, 50 litres larger than the previous model. The dashboard layout is logical and user-friendly and the overall impression is of a well-sorted car which delivers outstanding practicality and versatility.

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Standard kit on the Titanium X includes alloy wheels, privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, heated front seats, digital radio, Bluetooth, sat-nav, and smartphone mirroring. Safety features include lane-keeping aid, pedestrian and cyclist detection and pre-collision assist. The Focus has many rivals family hatchback sector, most notably the VW Golf. While the Focus perhaps doesn’t have the same cool image as the Golf, it can match it in most other respects and deserves to be on the short-list of anyone planning to buy a new family hatchback.

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R O A D T E S T: I N F I N I T I Q X 3 0 L U X E T E C H Infiniti is a stand-alone brand which is in effect a luxury division of Nissan. Established almost 30 years ago, Infiniti models were initially sold only in the USA but in recent years have been available across Europe and have built up a significant niche market, writes NICK FLETCHER.

My test model was the Luxe Tech version priced at at ÂŁ34,440 and with added features including sat-nav, intelligent cruise control, BOSE premium sound system with 10 speakers, auto parking assist with aroundview monitor, blind-spot warning and leather-faced seats.

The dashboard is well laid out with controls that are easy to understand and use. Rear seat accommodation is a little less spacious than in rival models as the sloping roofline compromises headroom for taller passengers, though boot space is very good at 430 litres.

The latest Infiniti model is the QX30, an SUV-style five-door hatchback which has a lot of visual presence and because of lower sales volume is far more exclusive than rivals such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.

Externally, the Infiniti QX30 looks sleek, elegant and distinctive and the cabin has upmarket ambiance to match. Front seating is excellent, providing comfort and good support and it is easy to get a perfect driving position thanks to powered adjustable seats.

Underway, the car has very good driving dynamics and the combination of diesel engine and auto transmission works very smoothly. The steering feel is slightly heavier than in some SUVs but this does provide extra reassurance when cornering, and overall the handling and ride quality are excellent. The 0-60 mph time is 8.5 seconds, top speed 134 mph and average fuel economy 52.3 mpg. Emissions are 143 g/km.

There are two versions starting at ÂŁ28,950 and both use a 2.2 litre 168 hp diesel engine with 7-speed automatic gearbox and standard four-wheel-drive. Even the entry level Luxe model gets cruise control with speed limiter, alloy wheels, roof rails, touchscreen infotainment centre, Bluetooth, USB ports and smartphone connectivity, rear parking sensors and safety features including lane departure warning, and forward collision warning with auto emergency braking.

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Bunches of Westbourne A new kind of flower shop that seamlessly crosses the divide between supermarket flower prices, but with the quality of a traditional florist. Bunches of Westbourne, located by the

flowers from a supermarket or a florist,

Marks & Spencer Car Park, caused quite a

they may have been sitting on stock from

stir locally prior to Christmas. Simone, one

a single weekly delivery. With deliveries

of the owners, quickly became the smiling

most days and honest advice, customers

face where nothing was too much trouble,

really are enjoying supermarket prices with

especially when that came to special orders

florist quality.

or bouquets being created within minutes. The pricing is also completely transparent, Simone said, “People seemed to really

gone are the days when you suggest to a

appreciate that they could choose any

florist a price and are then unsure what the

combination of flowers from our display

true value of flowers are in your bouquet.

and watch as their bespoke bouquet

At Bunches of Westbourne you select the

was created.”

flowers, which are all priced, and then a few pounds are added on for creating the

She went on to say, “We aim to stock a

bouquet, that is to cover the fillers and

wide range of seasonal flowers and we

wrapping only. For a large bouquet the

have fresh flower deliveries arriving most

wrapping is usually £5.

days. I think customers are very happy to

your house, or place of work, once or twice a week and refresh all of your flower

chat through what is in season and what is

We asked Simone why she had decided

displays. This was trialled prior to Christmas

coming into season.”

to close the flower shop in January and

and proved quite a hit as the flowers are

February, she said that they planned to close

charged at their standard prices with just

Some of the comments received seem to

every January as she believed that flowers

an hourly charge for delivery and arranging

relate not only to the great service from

for sale in January were often left over from

at your home.

Simone and her team, but to how fresh

Christmas, or some varieties were in short

the flowers really are. That is something

supply causing flower prices to artificially

Bunches of Westbourne stocks a large

you are just unsure about when buying

inflate. She went on to say that this year

range of vases for sale. In addition they

she had decided to close in February as

also offer a vase rental service for those

well, as she had planned her marriage

occasions that require additional flower

on Valentine’s Day in the Caribbean with

displays. They also specialise in Lilies and

friends and family all attending. This year

Roses with a great selection always in stock

was a one-off being closed in February,

alongside other seasonal varieties.

next year they will open from the start of February right through until Christmas.

Bunches of Westbourne re-opens on the 14th March, well in time for Mother’s Day.

Some unexpected customers have also come to light with Bunches of Westbourne

As an incentive to customers, attached to

offering special discounts for churches,

this article is a discount voucher. Simply

hotels and restaurants that buy on a

detach the voucher and present it when

regular basis. New for 2019 is the ‘at-home’

making a purchase to receive 10% off the

service where Simone and her team visit

purchase price valid until 30th April 2019.

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The Coach House, 62a Seamoor Road, Westbourne,

www.bunchesof.co.uk

Bournemouth, BH4 9AS (next to Coffee Saloon)

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Bouquets & cut flowers • Lily specialists Florist quality at supermarket prices Free local delivery • Special orders taken Great range of vases in stock Various varieties always in stock with fresh stock arriving most days

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Skip takeout and make Indian food that’s good for you at home Curry shouldn’t just be for treat night, says the cookbook author. By Ella Walker.

Chetna Makan gets to the point. And that

ingredients, but there are people who

goes for her recipes - which are brilliantly

aren’t,” she explains. “I try and keep it to the

brief and require very few ingredients - as

minimum and don’t over-complicate.”

well as her conversation; there’s no faffing. And there’s no need to huff at the idea of So with her new cookbook, Chetna’s

stocking up on brand new, obscure spices

Healthy Indian, the former Great British

- you’re highly likely to have Makan’s staples

Bake Off contestant is immediately insistent

tucked away somewhere in the cupboard,

that this is absolutely not a health book, and

no matter their age. “I’ve got spices that are

definitely not a diet book. Not at all. “I am

really old,” she admits. “I bought a massive,

no expert,” says Makan, 40, over glasses

massive bag of really good cinnamon

of chai and bowls of crackly, spiced okra fries. “I don’t have the right knowledge for a health book.” Rather, this recipe collection,

- I don’t know what I was thinking - and

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cardamom, I use a lot of cardamom, from a Delhi spice market three or four years ago, and they’re half gone, but they’re all right.

her third, is a considered, flavour-fuelled response to a question she finds herself

“That is a big problem,” says Makan of

asked repeatedly: ‘If you bake so much, why

the perception held by some, that Indian

are you not the size of a house?’

is purely takeout food - and, as a result,

Not only is Makan’s food light on faff

delicious but probably bad for you. “People

and effort, her recipes are also largely

Makan’s frank about having never dieted (“I

think, ‘Oh, let’s treat ourselves, have a

accessible for the whole family, kids

just can’t deal with it”), and even when she

curry on a Friday night’, which is absolutely

included. And while it isn’t a cookbook

was training to run the London Marathon

ridiculous.”

aimed directly at vegans and vegetarians,

Still strong and powerful.”

by dint of it exploring Indian cuisine (and

last year, rather than tumbling into a pastaonly vortex of carb-loading, she “just

“That’s not how it should be,” she adds,

putting a twist on traditional dishes), many

carried on as normal” and continued to eat

noting that when you’re making one from

of the recipes - from red kidney bean curry

her usual quota of homemade cake. And

scratch, rather than relying on a delivery,

and potato and coriander soup, to sprouted

yes, she did complete the 26.2-mile route.

curry can work any night of the week. And

moong sabji - just happen to be entirely

if you’re still itching to place an order come

plant-based. “If there’s no meat or fish in it,

the

the weekend, look in the fridge instead. “It

it’s usually vegan, because there’s no dairy

“carried on as normal” part of her eating

is the best part, having little Tupperwares

[in a lot of Indian cooking], or you can take

habits, and while she really does “love cake”,

of leftovers from the whole week,” buzzes

it out,” notes Makan.

the India-born cook says with a laugh: “My

Makan. “On Saturday, take everything out -

everyday food is really, really good for me,

it works perfectly.”

Chetna’s

Healthy

Indian

explores

She has considered going vegetarian herself - although is slightly held back by

and that kind of balances it out - otherwise, Chetna’s Healthy Indian then offers short,

her “weakness for chilli chicken” - but says

snappy meal ideas that rely on fresh

she’d struggle to switch wholly to veganism.

Dinner at Makan’s house features the likes

produce (“You can find okra anywhere

She is a baker, after all: “Eggs would be the

of chana dal with roasted aubergine, black

now”) and easy-to-procure spices (“If I can

biggest loss, I can’t do without eggs!”

eyed beans with cavolo nero, tamarind fish

find it in Broadstairs [where Makan lives with

curries, spicy chicken and chickpea curry

her husband and two children], everyone

Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan,

bakes, fried rice loaded with green veggies,

can find it”).

photography by Nassima Rothacker, is

it would be disastrous.”

published by Mitchell Beazley priced £20

and zingy chutneys and pickles. They’re dishes that also neatly and tastily debunk

Pats of butter, puddles of cream, slicks of

the idea that the word ‘curry’ only accounts

oil and lengthy ingredient lists just aren’t

for what you order in on the weekend.

her style. “I am in the kitchen with all the

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(octopusbooks.co.uk). Available now. By Jenny Stallard, Press Association

L E F T Barley with vegetables and peanuts from Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan | PA Photo/Nassima Rothacker

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Barley With Vegetables & Peanuts SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

Put the barley into a saucepan with the measured water and bring to the boil - this could

200g pearl barley

take up to 10 minutes. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low, partly cover the pan with a

1L water

lid and simmer for 50 minutes or until the barley is tender. Drain the barley and set aside.

1tbsp sunflower oil 1tsp cumin seeds

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin seeds

1 onion, finely chopped

and cook for one to two minutes, until they start to sizzle. Stir in the onion, increase the heat

100g toasted peanuts, lightly crushed

to medium and cook for two minutes, until it begins to soften.

using a pestle and mortar 5 spring onions, finely chopped

Add the lightly crushed peanuts to the saucepan with the spring onions, carrot and

1 carrot, finely chopped

peppers. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, until the

1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and finely

vegetables are slightly cooked but retain crispness and bite.

chopped 1 green pepper, cored, deseeded and

Now add the salt, spices, pepper and cooked barley to the saucepan and mix well. Increase

finely chopped

the heat to high and cook for one minute, then mix in the lime juice. Serve immediately.

1tsp salt 1/2tsp chilli powder

Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan, photography by Nassima Rothacker, is published

1/2tsp ground cumin

by Mitchell Beazley priced £20 (octopusbooks.co.uk). Available now.

1/2tsp garam masala Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1 lime

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L E F T Spicy stuffed okra from Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan | PA Photo/Nassima Rothacker

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Spicy Stuffed Okra

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

First, make the stuffing. In a dry frying pan, toast the gram flour over low heat for three

500g okra

to four minutes, until it starts to smoke and becomes aromatic. Add the oil and cook for

1tbsp sunflower oil

another four to five minutes or until the flour begins to change colour.

1tsp cumin seeds 1tsp fennel seeds

Tip the gram flour mixture into a bowl, add the salt and spices and mix well. Set aside.

1 large onion, thinly sliced To prepare the okra pods, cut off the tops and slit them open lengthways. Fill each pod with FO R T H E S T U F F I N G

half a teaspoon of the stuffing mixture.

50g gram (chickpea) flour 1tbsp sunflower oil

Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin and fennel seeds

1tsp salt

and cook for one to two minutes, until they begin to sizzle. Stir in the stuffed okra and sliced

1tsp mango powder (amchur)

onion, increase the heat to medium and cook for two minutes, then cover the pan with a lid

1tsp ground cumin

and cook for a further 20 minutes, until the okra is tender. Serve immediately.

1tsp ground turmeric 1/2tsp chilli powder

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L E F T Coconut chicken curry from Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan | PA Photo/Nassima Rothacker

R EC I P E S BY C H E T N A M A K A N | FO O D & D R I N K

Coconut Chicken Curry

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the mustard seeds and cook for

1 1/2tbsp sunflower oil

one to two minutes, until they start to sizzle. Now mix in the curry leaves and, after one

1tsp mustard seeds

minute, add the onions and green chillies.

10 curry leaves 2 onions, thinly sliced

Reduce the heat to low and cook for five to six minutes, until the onions have softened. Stir

2 green chillies, thinly sliced

in the garlic and ginger and cook for another two minutes.

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1cm (1/2-inch) piece of fresh root ginger,

Add the salt and spices to the saucepan and mix well. Cook for one minute, then stir in the

peeled and finely chopped

chicken, increase the heat to high and cook for five minutes, until the chicken is sealed.

1tsp salt 1tsp ground turmeric

Stir in the coconut milk, then cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for

1tsp ground coriander

35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately.

1/2tsp ground cinnamon 8 skinless chicken pieces on the bone

Chetna’s Healthy Indian by Chetna Makan, photography by Nassima Rothacker, is published

(I use 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks)

by Mitchell Beazley priced £20 (octopusbooks.co.uk). Available now.

400ml can coconut milk

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Benefits of Martial Arts for your child Self-Control and Good Decision Making

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Self-control refers to the training that one

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gives one’s self to accomplish a certain

instructors, we work on this skill set every

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task or to adopt a particular pattern of

single day—instilling respect for everyone.

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or would rather be doing something

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The instructors at Fitter Than Fit have trained

increased self-esteem and self-confidence,

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17.30-18.30, Muay Thai Class

17.15-18.15, Junior Class

18.30-20.00, Brazilian Jiu Jutsu

18.30-20.00, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

18.00-19.00, Boxing

18.30-20.00, Open Muay Thai

19.00-20.30, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

20.00-21.00, MMA Course

20.00-21.00, Jeet Kune Do/ Filipino Martial

19.00-20.30, Open Muay Thai

Tuesday

Thursday

Saturday

06.30-07.30 Muay Thai Bootcamp

06.30-07.30, Hire our space

09.00-10.00, Dirty Boxing

09.30-10.30, Muay Thai Class

10.00-11.00, Kids Class

11.00-16.00, Open Gym

11.00-17.00, Open Gym

11.00-12.30, Muay Thai Bootcamp

16.15-17.15, Kids Class

17.00-18.00, Junior Class: Open Session

17.15-18.00, Junior Class

18.00-19.00, Muay Thai Fundamentals

Sunday

18.00-19.00, Boxing

19.00-20.00, Sparring

11.00-12.00, Open Gym

19.00-20.00, Muay Thai Class

20.00-21.00, Muay Thai Class

12.00-13.00, Boxing 17.45-19.00, Vinyasa and Akhanda “Yoga”

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H E A LT H & B E AU T Y | E L EGA N T A EST H E T I C B E AU T Y C L I N I C

LIPS FILLERS TELL ME MORE! What is lip-filler?

then inject Juvederm into the area, lightly

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massaging the lips to ensure an even

filler called Juvederm, a hyaluronic acid-

distribution of product and to reduce the

based dermal filler. In particular, we use

chance of swelling. The entire procedure

Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Vycross,

usually takes between 15 and 60 minutes.

the different products are each tailored to target specific problems when injected into

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different areas and depths. Juvederm fillers

It’s advisable to have a good idea of your

have a smooth, gel-like consistency which

cosmetic goals and expectations and

delivers natural yet defined results.

to communicate these clearly with your aesthetic practitioner. Bear in mind however

How does Juvederm filler work?

that everyone’s anatomy is different and

to your treatment, this is mainly to avoid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance

what looks good on one person may not

thinning the blood and therefore preventing

found in the human body so by using a filler

suit another, we will always be honest

bruising.

of this kind we can stimulate the production

with you with the aim to achieve a natural

of collagen to plump the skin and the area

looking yet effective result. Juvederm fillers

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A brand new bespoke luxury facility providing world-class digital dentistry, opening in Canford Cliffs. Comprising of a team of award-winning specialists, clinicians and technicians; we are a high-tech practice with a luxury and digital focus and only use state-of-the-art dental technologies and equipment. OUR BESPOKE SERVICES AND SPECIALIST TREATMENTS INCLUDE: •

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REC RU ITM ENT The latest jobs in your area. To advertise your job here contact Ross or Gary on 01202 287165.

Property Experts

S A L E S N EG OT I ATO R

SENIOR SALES N EG OT I ATO R

Winkworth Westbourne are looking to recruit a full time Sales Negotiator to work in their extremely busy Westbourne office.

We are looking for someone customer focused and able to demonstrate a successful track record in meeting and exceeding targets. You’ll also need to be personable, able to win new business and help drive the sales team forward. Experience in the property industry with a good knowledge of the local property market is essential. The skills required for this role will include: • • • • •

Excellent sales ability Listing / Valuations experience High level of customer service skills An exemplary telephone manner Well presented, determined and selfmotivated • Knowledge of the area helpful • Full UK Driving Licence and own car essential • Thoroughly professional approach to Estate Agency

The successful candidate will be of smart appearance, be able to work well under pressure and in a team environment and be confident in dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone. Most importantly, the successful candidate will not be afraid of hard work and must be target driven. Some form of sales experience is preferable however not necessarily essential. To apply, please contact Ben Jesty on 01202 767633 or bjesty@winkworth.co.uk

PRO PERT Y MANAG ER Winkworth Westbourne are looking to recruit a full time Property Manager to work in the ever expanding property letting and management department at their Westbourne office.

Training – Training will be given to a Sales Negotiator who is looking to progress to listing with the prospect of taking on a more senior role, potentially leading to a dynamic and fantastic career opportunity.

The successful candidate will be of smart appearance, be able to work well under pressure and in a team environment and be confident in dealing with clients both in the office and on the telephone.

Salary is dependent on experience. Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and every other Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (a day off in lieu is given)

Good computer skills required and some form of lettings experience is preferable however not essential as full training will be given.

Please send your CV to lynn@saxecoburg. eu or call 01202 303066 for further details.

Please apply to Ben Jesty – bjesty@winkworth.co.uk

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S A L E S C O N S U LTA N T We are recruiting in our market leading Bournemouth office! An opportunity has arisen in our busy Hearnes Bournemouth office for a fulltime sales consultant. The role will mostly entail meeting and greeting buyers and sellers, arranging and conducting viewings, providing feedback to our sellers and agreeing sales. The candidate must be a positive, hardworking, well-presented, smart and driven individual. We are a fun, yet hard-working team who pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service levels, attention to detail and overall reputation. We are proud to be Bournemouth’s leading estate agent and are excited to welcome someone to join our pro-active team. A full driving license and transport is required. We will consider no experience in the industry and training will be provided. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please apply with your CV and covering letter to sally@hearnes.com.

B LO O D B R OT H E R S | R E V I E W E D

Blood Brothers When we got the call asking if we would like to review Bill Kenwright’s producion of Blood Brothers at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth, as a big theatre lover, I was the first in line! Considered ‘One of the best musicals ever written’ (Sunday Times), Blood Brothers, written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell has triumphed across the globe. Scooping up no fewer than four awards for best musical in London and seven

own devices to provide for seven hungry

performed in both the West End and

Tony Award nominations on Broadway,

children she takes a job as a housekeeper

touring companies.

Blood Brothers is simply ‘Unmissable and

in order to make ends meet. It is not long

unbeatable’ (The Spectator).

before her brittle world crashes around her

The rest of the cast for Blood Brothers

when she discovers herself to be pregnant

includes Linzi Hateley, Robbie Scotcher,

For those who are not familiar with Blood

yet again – this time with twins! In a moment

Danielle Corlass, Tim Churchill, Graham

Brothers, it is an epic tale of Liverpool life,

of weakness and desperation, she enters a

Martin, Amy Jane Ollies, Alison Crawford,

telling the captivating and moving story

secret pact with her employer, which leads

Graeme Kinniburgh, Andy Owens and

of twin boys separated at birth, only to be

inexorably to the shows shattering climax.

Josh Capper.

haunting secret. The memorable score

Having recently played Bobby Willis in Cilla

The cast was sensational and took you

includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe

The Musical (UK Tour), Alexander Patmore

on the journey with them, making you

and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me

makes his debut as Mickey Johnstone.

completely invested in the characters. It

It’s Not True.

Joel

Tappenden

really is a show of two halves, the first half

return to the roles of Eddie Lyons and Mrs

has you laughing along with the cast and

When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is

Lyons respectively. Paula has had a long

applauding how well they embrace their

deserted by her husband and left to her

association with the production, having

roles, making you truly believe in what

reunited by a twist of fate and a mother’s

Benedict

and

Paula

you were watching. Whilst the second half becomes much more serious and, I am not ashamed to admit, causes more that a few tears as the heartbreaking consequences unfold. The audiences’ reaction said it all, with the whole crowd giving a standing ovation. I left feeling like I had been on an emotional roller-coaster, and humming the catchy Marilyn Monroe song! This is a not to be missed show, I recommended you buy your ticket to experience it for yourself, and don’t forget the tissues!

PICTURED LEFT Joel Benedict & Paula Tappenden

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W H AT ’ S O N | M A R C H

What’s on

IN MARCH

With a vibrant mix of countryside, beaches and attractions, there is always plenty to do in Dorset & Hampshire. Here is a selection of events happening across the counties over the coming weeks.

FA R F R O M T H E

H A R D Y ’ S C O T TA G E : H A R D

MADDING CROWD

TIMES AND HUNGRY MONTHS

07 - 09 MARCH

THROUGHOUT MARCH

Presented by Arts University Bournemouth and adapted from Thomas Hardy’s classic novel, Far From the Madding Crowd opens a three-night run at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on Thursday 7 March.

Our vision of Victorian country life as idyllic is a myth. It was hard work and many people were desperate for food and money, especially in colder months. The seasons ruled country life and winter was the harshest time of the year. Short, cold, dark days meant fewer daylight hours for working and difficult conditions to grow food. It was also expensive to keep warm by burning fuel all day so fires were often rationed.

Against the prevailing views of the time, when Bathsheba Everdene inherits a farm she decides to manage it herself. Her independent streak attracts three suitors, each offering something different. There’s the dependable and thoughtful shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the prosperous and eminently eligible gentleman farmer, William Boldwood; and the dashing and reckless grenadier, Sergeant Frank Troy. Set in rural Dorset, Far From the Madding Crowd was Hardy’s first successful novel and resonates with a cast of complex characters and their idiosyncrasies – passionate, reckless and often flawed.

BLUE PL ANET II LIVE IN CONCERT 13 MARCH

A selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen. Accompanied by the original immersive music score by Bleeding Fingers Music, the concert will be performed live by a full symphony orchestra. A fantastical journey from icy polar seas to pulsating coral reefs, from the luminous deep sea to enormous kelp forests: immerse yourself in a simply breath-taking and epic show that you will never forget.

Visit Hardy’s Cottage during the winter and discover how hard cottage life was in the darkest of months. Join us for several activities exploring how families dealt with the harsh winter season. See our events listings for details of individual activities. N AT I O N A L T R U S T www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardys-cottage

COOL COAST ICE RINK 01 - 23 FEBRUARY

Whether you’re a budding figure skater or feel more comfortable clinging on to the sides, everyone is welcome – the rink is big enough for all. There’s even a mini rink for those first nerve-racking glides and skate mates available to hire for the youngsters.

LIGHTHOUSE , POOLE’S C E N T R E FO R T H E A R T S

BIC BOURNEMOUTH

BIC PURBECK HALL, BOURNEMOUTH

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

www.bic.co.uk

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Bluebells in the orchard at Hardy’s Cottage, Dorset. | National Trust Images Clive Whitbourn

M A R C H | W H AT ’ S O N

Dates for your diary POE TRY G U I D E D WA L K 17 MARCH D U R L S T O N C O U N T RY PA R K www.durlston.co.uk

G E T R E A DY TO G LOW I N 2 0 1 9 27 APRIL

WEDDING EXPERIENCE 17 MARCH

Local disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is excited to be holding its third Dorset Neon Run in Poole Park on Saturday 27 April and is proudly sponsored by Castlepoint shopping park.

B U S H C R A F T, FO R AG I N G & CA M P F I R E C O U R S E 23 MARCH

Sign up for a full day of bushcraft and foraging in Dorset. Learn the tricks of the trade and let the top trained bushcraft buffs put you through your paces. You can spend a day exploring what the seasons have to offer, foraging and learning the tricks of tree and plant identification. Alongside this you will practice a whole host of bushcraft skills, from shelter building to water purification and woodwork to fire building before feasting on soup with foraged goodies by the seaside. An unbeatable experience.

By signing up to this year’s event, you too will have the chance to glow as you run, dance or walk around the 5k route. Participants will be provided with a Dorset Neon Run t-shirt, glow sticks, bracelets and neon paint to help light up the night.

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE www.highcliffecastle.co.uk

ORIGIN’S 21 MARCH CHURCH ST GIN HOUSE facebook.com/ginhousewimborne

A local DJ will play sizzling sounds during registration at the event, to get everyone in the party mood and there will be a warm up from a Zumba instructor just before setting off to glow up the 5k route.

W O R L D WA R T W O

The Dorset Neon Run is open to anyone over the age of 12 and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. On the night, registration is from 7pm, with the warm up at 9.10pm and the race starting at 9.30pm.

23 MARCH 04 APRIL

S U B M E R G E D AT STUDLAND

N AT I O N A L T R U S T www.nationaltrust.org.uk

DORSET NEON RUN www.dorsetneonrun.com | www.diverseabilities.org.uk

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR! 29 MARCH BOURNEMOUTH www.coastalcomedy.com

FO R E A DV E N T U R E www.foreadventure.co.uk

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Property Experts

St Leonards, O.I.E.O £1,000,000

EPC Rating E

Southbourne £699,950

EPC Rating E

A well-presented five bedroom detached chalet style home situated on a plot approaching five acres of paddocks and gardens in a pleasant semi-rural location. The property offers very versatile accommodation and expands across two floors.

Substantial seven bedroom home. Ideal as a fantastic family home for the extended or multi-generation family. Versatile accommodation across three ﬂoors with two reception rooms, modern kitchen diner and private rear garden with far reaching views.

Mudeford £575,000

Mudeford £235,000

EPC Rating tbc

EPC Rating D

Substantial and beautifully presented four bedroom property offering luxury accommodation throughout, ideally located in a much sought after residential location less than 1 mile to Mudeford Quay and only 1.3 mile to Avon Beach.

Spacious two double ground ﬂoor apartment in a highly sought after location of Mudeford. Features include share of freehold, garage and parking, two good sized doubles and located on all good transport links.

Christchurch £1500pcm

Southbourne £850pcm

EPC Rating D

A modern 3 bedroom detached house situated close to Christchurch High Street and in the catchment of Twynham school. This beautifully presented house has an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with beneﬁt of study and WC situated all on the ground ﬂoor.

Proud Partners of Sandown MercedesBenz Poole

EPC Rating B

A well-presented two double bedroom first floor flat situated in a favoured residential location, situated on a main bus route and close to shops and amenities. Features include garage, off road parking, sunny balcony with views across Mudeford and Christchurch.

01202 30 30 66 | info@saxecoburg.eu | www.saxecoburg.eu POOLE: 24 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset BH13 7LP CHRISTCHURCH: 4-6 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AY Property Experts

Property Experts

Nearby cliff top views

West Cliff, Bournemouth Prices from £350,000

EPC Rating TBC

Two superb two bedroom apartments and a unique three bedroom penthouse remaining in this popular development, situated in a prestigious tree lined road. High specification throughout to include oak flooring, underfloor heating, quality kitchens and bathrooms. Private pathway with direct access to Middle Chine and beaches beyond.

Ashley Cross, Poole £950 pcm

EPC Rating D

A two double bedroom ground ﬂoor apartment with many original period features, separate kitchen with integrated appliances, large lounge with bay windows, modern wet room, communal gardens from kitchen/back lobby. Parking permit included. 1

Proud Partners of Sandown MercedesBenz Poole

Canford Cliffs £2,250 pcm

EPC Rating E

Five bedroom detached character house. The property is well secluded and offers two reception rooms, kitchen and utility room, four double bedrooms, one single, family bathroom plus additional WC. Available immediately on a long or short term let. 2

01202 30 30 66 | info@saxecoburg.eu | www.saxecoburg.eu POOLE: 24 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset BH13 7LP CHRISTCHURCH: 4-6 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AY Property Experts

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