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Inside issue

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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 25

RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS Holiday home ownership

HEARNES The secret of selling

110

FROST & CO Meet the team

144

DORSET STEAM CLE ANING SERVCIES The greenest deepest clean in Dorset!

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HARKER & BULLMAN The key to successful letting

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BUNCHES OF WESTBOURNE A new kind of flower shop

CONTENTS DECEMBER 2019

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INTERIORS 54

ODC GLASS How to choose glazing for coastal living

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RIVER AESTHETICS Internationally renowned

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Goadsby in Bournemouth are delighted to have recently supported St Peter’s Church with their annual Christmas Fayre for the third year running.

They take on projects from Makeovers to Grand Designs, having been established for 20 years, they will transform your outside space to be at one with your home.

Adam Carter, Lettings Manager of Goadsby Bournemouth arranged for promotional boards around the Church and a donation, promoting the event to both local people and busy shoppers visiting the area.

They provide free site visits and take instruction for garden designs at just £250 plus vat. The process gives you an outline drawing of your existing space with two conceptual designs for discussion. This forms a final design for which they provide you with a fully itemised estimation. Visit BlueTulips.co.uk or contact Greg Whale on 01258 881112 or 07900 431701

I NTRO D U C I N G AWAR D WI N N I N G RIVER AESTH E TI C S River Aesthetics is an awardwinning, celebrity favourite cosmetic medicine clinic based in Dorset, Hampshire and London. The Clinical Directors, Dr Victoria Manning and Dr Charlotte Woodward, will always look after you and take you through your personalised treatment journey with the rest of the River Aesthetics team.

The Christmas Fayre at St Peters Church this year is planned for Saturday 7th December from 10am until 1pm and is supporting the homeless outreach, night time pastor and chaplaincy services – all of which help distressed and displaced young adults in Bournemouth town centre. Goadsby’s donation will allow the Church to help keep this lifeline to the young open. Adam and the team at Goadsby estate agents can be contacted on 01202 544644.

They achieve beautiful, natural-looking results using the latest treatments, delivered by highly qualified experts you can trust. Their ethos is to provide a highly personalised approach, with bespoke aesthetic procedures and treatments tailored just for you. See their article on page 188 to find out more about the latest revolutionary treatments that River Aesthetics offer. BLUE TULIPS

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S P O N S O R LO CA L C H R I S T M A S FA I R Harker & Bullman Letting Agents are proud sponsors of the Christmas Fair to be held at St James’ School in Gaunts Common, Wimborne on Saturday 7th December. H&B have long-term links to the school - Both Ben (Marketing Manager) and Amanda (Senior Negotiator) were happy pupils at this wonderful country school as were Amanda’s daughter and granddaughter. Although many things have changed and improved during those years, the strong community spirit remains very much in evidence. The Christmas Fair is always great for gift ideas, delicious food and a chance to meet Santa!

T R EE- CYC L E FO R C H A R I T Y Diverse Abilities’ Christmas Tree-cycling scheme returns for its fifth year, providing the service to dispose of Christmas trees following the festival period. Collections take place between Saturday 11th January and Monday 13th January 2020, across Poole, Bournemouth and East Dorset and must be booked online in advance. Nicole Davey, corporate and community manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “This year is our fifth Christmas Tree-cycling scheme, from collecting a modest 250 trees in our first year, we can now collect more than 1,000 trees and our volunteers work incredibly hard to deliver an excellent service. We are also extremely grateful to our sponsors; Maidmans Removals and Storage, Timbers Tree Care, Keyfort, and Waste Management Facilities Ltd who all provide their time and expertise enabling everything to run smoothly.” Bookings are open now and the deadline is midnight Thursday 2nd January 2020, or when the 1,000-tree capacity is reached. There is a suggested £10 donation for the service, with 100 per cent of money raised going back to the charity.

The Yoga Lounge Bournemouth opened its doors on Saturday 16th November for guests and visitors to try a range of classes for free. From the complete novice to the more advanced yogi, there was a range of courses to suit everyone, together with discounts for people wanting to join on the day. There was also a variety of local, healthrelated products including nutritionist Barbra Cox offering taste consultations, Kind Kitchen, Yogangster, Onzie, Pana Chocolate, independent jewellery makers, and more offering discounts and give-aways. The Yoga Lounge is the South Coast’s biggest dedicated yoga studio covering Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding areas. It has the only bespoke hot room in Dorset and has a range of classes aimed at both beginners and advanced levels, including Fierce Grace Hot Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, Hot Vinyasa, Hot Power Yoga, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Aerial, Pilates and Children’s Yoga. For more information, visit www.yogalounge.co.uk

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ANNIVERSARY! Back in December 1999 John Rowley decided to start his own family business after 10 years of experience, he created a double glazing company offering a wide range of services and products to the Bournemouth and Poole area. 20 years later Rowley home improvements has its own showroom at 96 Sandbanks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8BY Call Shirley Rowley on 01202 740823 to book an appointment or pop in Monday – Friday 9-5pm. By continually focussing on the latest innovative products, advanced installation techniques and ensuring their customers are 100% satisfied with each job they have grown substantially over the years. Choosing Rowley home improvements means a committed customer care, backed by a 10 year product guarantees and top quality advice and assistance every step of the way. Moving with the times John Rowley created an aluminium factory 5 years ago fabricating their own Rowley aluminium products including bi-fold & patio doors, windows, shop fronts and more. Visit their factory where everything is hand made to order at unit 3, Poole Trade Park, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4FG contact Kathleen Rowley on 01202 730656 to book an appointment or pop in Monday – Friday 7am-5pm.

It was recently announced that two of Bournemouth’s leading property management companies; Burns Property Management and Hamilton Townsend, joined forces in a recent merger, with the new group trading as Burns Hamilton.

L E T S P L AY P E TA N Q U E ? Quality Residential is celebrating 30 years of Lettings in 2020 and wishes to share their celebrations next year by organising a new event on the Ashley Cross Green by setting up, “Pétanque for Business in the Park”. Peter Woollard, director of Quality Residential, is looking for local business teams to play Pétanque for ‘fun’ once a month during a lunch time in the spring or an early evening in the summer. Some interest has already been shown by local cafes in providing the refreshments. Teams would be of three persons per business. If your local company would like to enjoy some competitive fun then please give the team organiser, Louise Charlesworth at Quality Residential, a ring on 01202 716554 or email pw@quality- residential.co.uk, and they can draw up some plans for playing next year!

The combined business now manages in excess of 5000 leasehold properties across Dorset and Hampshire through their Residential Block Management Department and as part of the merger, Burns Hamilton are relaunching their Sales and Lettings Department headed by local property expert Ben Dilling. “A particular area that our sales department will now specialise in, is leasehold property. When buying or selling a leasehold property, there are many factors to consider in addition to the factors of a freehold property purchase. As managers of so many leasehold properties and with a large team of highly skilled property managers, we are experts in the field of leasehold property. Understanding the contents of the Lease, along with any restrictions and the service charge arrangements, can be very daunting for many buyers and sellers. If you are buying or selling a leasehold property, especially in a building that we already manage, you should consider giving us a call”, said Ben. Ben joined the company in 2018 and has worked in the property industry for over 20 years managing some of the most prominent offices in the Bournemouth and Poole area. More recently Ben worked for the UK’s largest online estate agent. If you are thinking of selling or letting your home, call Ben on 01202 553 335 or email him ben.dilling@ burnshamilton.co.uk

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BY BARKER FOR BOURNEMOUTH With well over 130 5 star Google Reviews, Churchfield are extremely proud to be one of the leading agents in the industry, delivering the best customer experience possible. We are so pleased to see our clients are getting the level of service and attention to detail that they deserve. One tenant comments: “Highly recommend, very helpful throughout our whole tenancy. Very quick response always with anything we needed. Would 100% rent from them again.” One landlord comments, “They were so proactive and got us our new tenants very quickly. It is no good having an empty property, which they understood, and really got things moving in every sense! We are very grateful for their attention to all our requirements and would highly recommend them to anyone.” One purchaser comments, “The property being marketed by Churchfield was our third attempt to purchase a property in conjunction with my son and his partner. One of our previous attempts failed because of a lack of drive and oversight on the part of the agent, yet this was anything but the case with Churchfield. Most impressively having had an offer accepted the memorandum of sale was sitting on the doormat within 24 hours.” Call Churchfield today on 01202 779911 or email admin@churchfield.uk.com

RUGBY CLUB Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is showing its continued commitment to Bournemouth Rugby Club and has renewed its sponsorship of the club for the 10th consecutive year. MD Matthew Barker advised, “We are delighted to continue our very successful partnership with Bournemouth Rugby Club. They are a thriving club working at the heart of the local communities which it serves. At Barker we share our company values of ‘integrity and respect for one another’ with Bournemouth Rugby – a game that brings people together from all walks of life. “Bournemouth Rugby Club has some brilliant community initiatives ongoing and is doing a fantastic job, in particular, in reaching out to schools and communities where rugby might otherwise be missed. The 2019 Rugby World Cup has shown just how important grass roots rugby is and we are thrilled to continue our support for this ambitious club and look forward to an eventful season ahead.” Phil Sinkinson, Chairman of Bournemouth Rugby commented, “We are incredibly proud to count Barker as one of our lead sponsors. They have been pivotal in the Club’s journey to date and we embrace their commitment to us.”

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Goadsby in Poole & Broadstone are pleased to welcome Nina Goulding to our successful lettings team. Nina is delighted to be newly appointed as Lettings Negotiator in our Broadstone office. She has worked in the retail and customer service sector for several years and is hoping to bring her past knowledge, along with her enthusiastic approach to continue to increase the size of our lettings department.

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Nina Goulding “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to be working within our already successful Broadstone branch. With strong connections to our network of local branches and their extensive list of quality applicants Goadsby provide the best exposure for your property.” Claire Martin, Lettings Manager comments “I am really excited to have Nina as part of our team and with her background in customer service I am confident that Nina will continue to offer a high level of service that our clients are accustomed to. Broadstone Lettings is continually growing and we urgently require property of all shapes and sizes to satisfy the demand. I would urge any landlord with a property that is due to come to the market or perhaps not obtaining the desired results to contact my team and see how we can help.” If you are a landlord looking for advice on letting your property or a tenant in search for their next home and you wish to speak with Nina or any of the lettings team please call Broadstone on 01202 692145 or Poole on 01202 686555.

E X PA N D I N G T E A M AT S A F F E R Y CHAMPNESS A C C O U N TA N T S Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants continues to expand its Bournemouth office with 8 new recruits in all areas of the business as a result of the continuing inflow of new work being won by the successful team. The thriving practice is one of the top twenty firms of chartered accountants in the UK and has been established for over 160 years. Head of office, Partner Nick Fernyhough advised, “It is great to be able continue to grow the business in Dorset and provide top quality opportunities for local professionals to further their careers in a firm that focusses on developing individuals so they can fully achieve their potential.

Dutton Gregory Solicitors, a growing regional practice offering legal expertise across Dorset and Hampshire, has become a finalist for four separate categories at this years’ Personal Injury Awards 2019. The Personal Injury Awards are an established opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. To become a finalist firms have to demonstrate the highest standards of practice in their legal offering to clients. Dutton Gregory displayed this in both sectors, leading to judges selecting them for the following 4 categories: Claimant Lawyer of the Year – Emma Menzies, Defendant Lawyer of the Year – Emma Menzies, Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year – Carol Maunder, Clinical Negligence Team of the Year. This announcement comes after the recent news that Dutton Gregory’s Clinical Negligence department were ranked in this year’s Legal 500 Directory, an industry standard for recommended law firms across the world.

“This new round of recruitment continues to build the team in the office that was recently strengthened by the arrival of Jamie Lane as a new partner. The firm always looks for top quality local people to ensure that we provide the highest quality of advice and service to our clients.” Pictured above: Front left to right Matt Trowbridge, Jake Walsh, Joseph Foard, Back right to left Henry Shirley, Alicia Greenfield, Jordan Arthur, Charles Collins, Samuel Parkes

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A charming, deceptively spacious family home offering versatile accommodation and situated in a desirable residential road in the heart of Lower Parkstone.

4 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 3 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms | 4 receptions | Detached garage and parking

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 surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

ASHLEY CROSS, £500,000

LOWER PARKSTONE, £425,000

Four bedrooms | fourfamily bathrooms | garden roomtastefully | hall | drawing roomby| studio complexA| beautifully dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small arboretum | over presented new build family home with off road lake parking situated in a six A character Victorian home which has been refurbished the current owner retaining many original features to include stripped wood floorings. quiet cul-de-sac, within walking distance of Ashley Cross and Parkstone Train Station. acres of land

3 Bedrooms | 2 receptions | Garage

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

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TALBOT WOODS £800,000

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WEST CLIFF £585,000

COY POND £700,000

WEST OVERCLIFF £575,000

COY POND £550,000

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ALUM CHINE £669, 950

WEST CLIFF £895,000

WEST CLIFF £379,950

BRANKSOME £300,000

TALBOT WOODS £300,000

BRANKSOME PARK £300,000

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WESTBOURNE £289,950

WESTBOURNE £259,950

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WINKWORTH MARKET OVERVIEW 2019 Winkworth are approaching the end of another busy, albeit turbulent year serving the housing needs of Bournemouth, Poole and Southbourne. Ben Jesty, Director of the Winkworth Westbourne & Southbourne branches sums up 2019 and what he feels is in store for 2020.

different shapes and forms, particularly the eagerly awaited decision on any changes to the current stamp duty levies, many buyers have taken the attitude to wait for the results of the election and Brexit before taking the plunge to move.

“Admittedly, 2019 has been a challenging year for the property sector; something which was not entirely unexpected with a number of key factors which were undoubtedly going to have an impact on both the sales and letting markets.

Despite the uncertainty throughout this challenging year, our transaction numbers at Westbourne are in fact 12% up on the same period last year whereas Southbourne have seen an increase of 10%, bucking the trend locally where transaction numbers are actually 4% down year on year. We are also extremely proud to have remained at the number one position for both the number of sales and lets agreed in the Westbourne area throughout 2019. I believe this is largely down to the professionalism and enthusiasm displayed by our long standing teams. We strive to offer a complete and professional service to every client and understand that the future growth of our business entirely depends upon the service we provide’. We have also invested tremendously in new technology again this year including our high profile website and the addition of a large interactive touch screen television in our window at our prominent high street office in Westbourne.

Following a slow start to the year as buyers awaited the delivery of the March Brexit deadline, we enjoyed a pick-up in sales activity following its postponement. This highlights that the will remains, particularly in the family house market, for people to get on with their lives in an environment where lower property prices have offset some of the stamp duty burden, and both mortgage rates and employment remain positive for buyers. However, during the latter part of this year, activity in the sales market dropped off again. With Brexit negotiations constantly ongoing in the background and the threat of a ‘no deal’ Brexit increasing as time went on, coupled with a general election in December, consumer confidence once again became fragile to say the least. With all parties promising reforms to the buying, selling and letting process in

The number of buyers registering with us from London and the Home Counties has continued to increase yet again this year. With the price gap in London continuing

Despite the uncertainty throughout this challenging year, our transaction numbers at Westbourne are in fact 12% up on the same period last year, bucking the trend locally where transaction numbers are actually 4% down year on year.

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to widen, the numbers relocating from the capital during 2019 have once again exceeded previous years and indeed our expectations. This is a trend we expect to continue throughout 2020. With Winkworth having over 60 offices in London and many more in the surrounding areas, our independently owned local offices tend to be their first port of call when looking for their next property in our area. To predict what will be in store throughout 2020 is a tough one! A huge amount will depend on two key factors, namely the general election and Brexit. The result of the general election and indeed the successful candidate’s plan s for housing could have a huge impact on the property market and indeed what is then likely to happen with Brexit. Until the result of the general election is decided, it is almost impossible to make any predictions for 2020. If the Conservative Government retain their leadership and we exit the European Union with a deal, I firmly believe the property market will recover very quickly with both transaction numbers and prices increasing throughout the year. This is largely due to the fact that there are a large number of wouldbe buyers and sellers who have been deferring their plans to move until the risk of a no-deal Brexit lifts. Since taking over the Southbourne branch in 2015, our aim was to ensure that the both branches worked extremely closely together in order to provide our clients with full coverage across the whole of the Bournemouth and Poole area. Our goal was to enable our buyers to have one point of contact with whom they can deal with and who understands their key requirements, enabling us to find their perfect property. This part of estate agency seems to have been forgotten by many firms over recent years who now purely rely on the internet. We strongly believe in providing a professional and personal service to each and every one of our clients from

Ben Jesty, Director

The number of buyers registering with us from London and the Home Counties has continued to increase yet again this year. the point they register, through to the day they collect the keys for their new home. Whilst the internet is an extremely important tool, it cannot replace the local knowledge and personal approach we offer. With the lack of properties currently available, it is essential to be registered with a proactive estate agent who will notify you of properties before they reach the internet giving you the best chance to find your dream home before it is snapped up. Recent independent research shows that High street agents achieve more viewings, more offers, and in almost three-quarters of cases, a 5% better price than online-only firms. With this is mind, if you are considering selling or letting your property throughout 2020 or perhaps are currently on the market and are considering a fresh approach, please contact either Winkworth Westbourne or Winkworth Southbourne.

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Why do people rent out their second home when they don’t really need the money? It’s a question I’m frequently asked at social

- you arrive late (inevitably) and everything

occasions when I explain my business - ‘You

is perfect, enjoy the property and stay

manage all those multi million pound homes

as late as you can leaving us to clear up

- surely the owners don’t need the money so

behind you. As the costs come out of rent

why would they bother having guests in?’

received it feels like it’s not coming out of your pocket.

For those of you that don’t know, I spent more Extensive tax benefits

than a decade building up a holiday home agency in Cornwall before I sold it to buy

few weeks of work, perhaps you’ve flown

• Finally it may be a secondary benefit but just

Rumsey of Sandbanks. I’d assumed it was

between continents, put in 100 hours before

for good measure there are very significant

the same sort of business and it does follow

closing a big deal or won a case you’ve been

exactly the same structure and revenue

working on for months. It’s a big night out

• No council tax to pay as the property

model yet it has taken a few years for me to

and you deserve it. Perhaps you might be up

will be business rated and if it’s your only

really understand my clients’ motivation.

for an award, maybe you’re sharing a table

one you’ll get small business rate relief at

with a really big fish from your industry that

tax benefits to take advantage of:

100% and pay nothing.

In Cornwall with hindsight it seemed very

you’ve been wanting to meet for years. Your

• Tax relief on pretty much everything.

straightforward - people had stretched

spouse’s phone rings and it’s their sister who

Capital allowance rules let you claim full tax

themselves to buy the second home they

is at your second home celebrating a big

relief on purchases up to £200,000 a year

had always dreamed of or sometimes

birthday. Yes the place is fabulous but there’s

and if you don’t have the income to claim

inherited it and the property had to pay its

a bit of an issue, the oven doesn’t seem to be

against it’s carried forward indefinitely until

own way and often pay a mortgage too.

working and they have 12 people coming for

you do so that fantastic kitchen or designer

Here in Sandbanks things are a bit more

dinner in 3 hours, also whilst they are on the

nuanced, so here are my thoughts

kids can’t get the sound on in the cinema

• Capital gains tax reduction. This can be

sofa just got much cheaper.

room. Frantic phone calls ensue - you have a

worth many times more than the rent, when

They still know the value of money

cleaner but she’s never used the oven, your

you sell that second home you’ll pay just

You might think that we are dealing with

maintenance man can go round and have a

10% tax on the gain instead of the usual 28%

young footballers or trust fund kids but that’s

look but not sure if he can do anything. You

• Retrospective Benefit- Are You Sitting On

not the case at all. Almost without exception

can get an emergency electrician out but he

A Gain? This is a really big one- in certain

the owners of our premium properties are

doesn’t really do appliances or know his way

circumstances operating as a holiday let

self made entrepreneurs, executives or pro-

around the complex house control system.

for at least a full tax year the entire gain

fessionals who remember just how hard they

may qualify for entrepreneurs relief even

had to work for every £100 in their early life. It

It’s impossible to put a price on avoiding

if the place has been a second home for

just doesn’t sit well with them to have an asset

this sort of situation and you can’t fix it in the

a long period.

that runs up costs rather than deliver a return,

moment by throwing money at it. Whatever

particularly when they inevitably are too busy

the outcome the result is stress and maybe

Many of our owners have joined us when

to use the place as much as they would like.

a ruined evening - you only have to look at

they were on the point of selling their place

the premium paid for first class air travel to

because in their mind it had turned into

There’s a long string of people queuing up

see how much value a cash rich time poor

something like a boat that costs a lot to

to charge you for something to do with your

person puts on a smooth experience.

keep and you hardly use it. Helping to turn

second home and running it as a business

it into an asset that you can also enjoy has

provides income to cover expenses, makes

Free concierge services

become the core of our business and takes

them tax deductible and crucially produce a

Of course they are not really free but

us away from competing with the Airbnb

change in the mindset of suppliers who will

renting means you have a service in place

type DIY platforms.

understand they need to be competitive.

to ensure the property is ready for guests, linen and cleaning is sorted and there’s a 24

Simon Tolson owns Rumsey of Sandbanks,

The incalculable value of taking the

hour callout service. This means that the

a holiday letting agency. Contact Simon on

hassle away

owner is also treated like a premium guest

01202 707357.

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and can enjoy their stay without worrying

simon@rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk

a black tie dinner, it’s the end of a gruelling

about meeting tradesmen or anything else

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The secret of selling From Bournemouth’s leading property experts As the end of 2019 approaches, it’s a great time for my team at Hearnes to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year for the property market in Bournemouth and beyond. Despite another year of Brexit uncertainty and with another general election, Hearnes Bournemouth has achieved a greater number of sales this year compared to the same period last year. So what is driving such demand in the local housing market – and what is our secret of the sale? When selling your property, our service can begin long before we step inside - when your home is at its most exclusive and valuable. Our extensive database of buyers and sellers, one of the largest within the BH postcode, are waiting for us to instruct your home and

A B OV E Sally Gravener, owner of market leading Hearnes Estate Agents in Bournemouth

RIGHT Sold within 24 hours of being instructed without marketing

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keen to view before any internet or print marketing. That means, a genuine buyer can find their next dream home without spending countless hours chasing properties online. For sellers, it means we may already know your buyer without the need for your home to be marketed online. More than 45% of sales through Hearnes Bournemouth so far this year have been self-generated without any internet or print marketing. Instead, our team has proactively contacted our valuable applicants with an understanding of their needs and requirements for their next property purchase. Our oval sale agreed and sold boards can be seen all over Bournemouth. As a buyer, if you have not yet registered your details with us then please call or come into our town centre branch for a coffee. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

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thinking of bringing your property to the market, then

Full asking price achieved

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without marketing

approach to suit you. A B OV E Sold within 24 hours of being

You never know, your next dream home may already be

instructed without marketing

available and waiting for you.

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Sold within 24 hours of being

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TALBOT WOODS | £1,250,000 A substantial detached character home positioned in a prime location within the prestigious area of Talbot Woods backing onto the 12th tee of Meyrick Park golf course. Situated over three floors accommodation comprises, a grand hallway, impressive drawing room, large dining room, study, kitchen/ breakfast room, separate utility, ground floor WC, five double bedrooms, two bathrooms and top floor living room/hobbies room. A particular feature of the property is the spectacular grounds, with the property being positioned centrally on this large and secluded plot.

BOURNEMOUTH | OIEO £400,000

EAST COMMON | OIEO £210,000

A spacious character home located within a popular and convenient location. Just moments from a wealth of shops and services and less than 2 miles distant from Bournemouth Centre the property offers 4 double bedrooms, modern bathroom, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, annex and westerly garden.

A spacious two bedroom first floor character apartment ideally located within easy reach of Bournemouth Town centre and main transport links. Benefits include a private entrance, allocated parking, share of freehold and large communal gardens. No forward chain,

TOWN CENTRE | GUIDE PRICE £425,000

ENSBURY PARK | GUIDE PRICE £325,000

MOORDOWN | £350,000

An impressive two double bedroom detached coach house located within a moments’ walk of Bournemouth Town Centre and the award winning sandy beaches. Featuring two double bedrooms, two modern shower rooms, allocated parking and private garden area.

A spacious three/four bedroom semi-detached character home located in a sought location within popular school catchments and easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre. The property offers flexible living accommodation and further benefits from a conservatory, off road parking and detached studio annex. No forward chain.

A spacious three bedroom detached character home located in a sought after residential on the outskirts of Bournemouth Town Centre within popular school catchments and easy reach of main transport links. The property features two spacious reception rooms, a conservatory and private sunny aspect rear garden.

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

MEYRICK PARK | £500,000 A superbly presented two/three bedroom detached coach house located in a private, gated development moments from Bournemouth Town Centre, main transport links and the award winning sandy beaches. The property features an impressive living room with feature log burning stove, conservatory, private gardens and two allocated parking spaces.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £425,000

WEST CLIFF | £325,000

An impressive three bedroom chalet bungalow located in a premier residential location on the outskirts of Bournemouth Town Centre and within popular school catchments. The property has finished to a superb standard by the current owners and features a spacious living room, separate dining room and two luxury fitted bath/shower rooms. The property further benefits from a garage, utility area and off road parking.

Spacious character apartment situated just moments from the beach within an enviable West Cliff location boasting a private garden. Offering two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and allocated parking. No forward chain.

WEST CLIFF | GUIDE PRICE £320,000

TALBOT WOODS | OIEO £575,000

SPRINGBOURNE | £280,000

A three bedroom fourth floor apartment located within the sought after West Cliff location moments from Bournemouth Town Centre and seafront. Offering an impressive 1200 sq ft of accommodation and further benefitting from a BALCONY, two bathrooms and secure underground parking. No forward chain.

A spacious three double bedroom, two bathroom detached chalet bungalow located in a highly sought after location. Further benefits include a conservatory, ample off road parking and garage along with a private, sunny aspect rear garden.

A superbly presented three bedroom semi-detached home located in a popular residential location within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre and main transport link. Featuring an impressive open plan kitchen/dining room, living room with log burner, modern fitted bathroom and private garden.

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

ASHLEY HEATH | OIEO £750,000 An impressive detached chalet style bungalow extended and modernised with annexe potential. Five bedrooms, two en-suites, triple aspect sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and conservatory. Large driveway, triple garage, private gardens.

NR. RINGWOOD | G.P. £575,000

RINGWOOD | GP £500,000

A well-presented 4/5 bedroom chalet bungalow located within in a semi- rural location. Annexe potential, bespoke kitchen/dining room with a large conservatory. Off road parking, garage and private gardens. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

A beautifully presented four double bedroom detached family home situated in a sought after small private development. Ground floor master suite, spacious sitting/dining room, kitchen with Neff appliances. Garage, parking, secluded rear garden. NO FORWARD CHAIN.

ST LEONARDS | G.P. £495,000

RINGWOOD | £495,000

CROW | OIEO £400,000

A spacious and well-presented three bedroom bungalow of over 1550 sq. feet. Offered for sale for the first time since being built and located on a beautiful corner plot of 0.21 of an acre in a sought after location. Huge potential to extend (STPP. Detached double garage and ample parking. NO CHAIN.

An unusual opportunity to purchase a sizeable ground floor apartment set within one of Ringwood’s most iconic and ideal home and income. Currently divided into two spacious apartments but could equally be returned to one with minor alterations. Premium location within walking distance to the town. NO CHAIN.

Newly built in 2018 a three bedroom detached house with all remaining guarantees in place. ‘The Beckham’ is situated in the desirable Beaumont Park and is available now to view. Landscaped part walled garden, garage and parking.

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

HIGHTOWN | £855,000 A fabulous four bedroom detached 1920’s chalet style home set in approximately 1.9 acres of stunning landscaped grounds. Situated in a wonderful New Forest location yet only a short drive from town centre. Sweeping driveway, many outbuildings and garage with approved planning permission.

RINGWOOD | OIEO £500,000

RINGWOOD | £535,000

A well-presented three bedroom detached house situated within approximately 0.25 of a mile from the town centre. Constructed in 2008 with two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, conservatory and en-suite to master. Garage, ample parking, well enclosed rear garden. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Deceptively spacious three bedroom detached bungalow constructed just over 10 years ago to a very high specification. Luxury en-suite and family shower room, impressive living room with vaulted ceiling and a conservatory. Detached single garage, gated driveway and close to the Braeside Bowls Club.

RINGWOOD | G.P. £350,000

RINGWOOD | OIEO £350,000

ST LEONARDS | OIEO £435,000

Walking distance to local schools and amenities. Beautifully presented and modernised throughout. Two double bedroom detached bungalow with spacious shower room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory. Low maintenance gardens, detached garage, off road parking. Potential to extend STPP.

A sizeable three double bedroom detached house within a short walk from Ringwood schools and town centre. Off road parking and separate garage. Open plan kitchen/living/ dining room, utility, W/C. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

A two bedroom detached bungalow approaching 1800 sq. ft. offering potential to modernise. Set within a sought after quiet cul-de-sac. En-suite and dressing room to master, two reception rooms, conservatory , kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

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

WOODLAND WALK, FERNDOWN | £1,100,000 A simply stunning and beautifully re-modelled five bedroom, five bathroom stunning family home, with a 110ft x 120ft private rear garden, double garage and generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Sitting centrally on a private plot measuring in excess of half of an acre, whilst tucked away in a peaceful private road, in one of Ferndown’s most prestigious locations.

FERNDOWN | £900,000

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This substantial and most attractive ‘Mock Tudor’ style four double bedroom, four reception room, two en-suite, one bathroom detached family home is over 3,000 sq ft, has a triple garage complex with a sauna, a heated swimming pool and a 95ft mature secluded rear garden. Sitting proudly on a private plot measuring in excess of 0.4 of an acre within one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

This beautifully finished and recently modernised five double bedroom, one bathroom, two en-suite, four reception room detached three storey family home has a 160ft private rear garden, converted double garage (currently used as a gym) and generous off road parking for several vehicles. Sitting proudly on a large plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre, whilst enjoying a sought after location within West Parley.

WEST MOORS | £680,000 SOLE AGENT This superbly appointed and unique 2,400 sq ft four double bedroom, three bathroom, three reception room detached family home has a stunning 12ft newly constructed conservatory overlooking a private south facing rear garden, a large garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles. Situated in a convenient and sought after location within the village of West Moors.

LONE PINE DRIVE, FERNDOWN | £750,000 SOLE AGENT This well-maintained and superbly positioned four bedroom detached chalet bungalow sits proudly on a large and private plot which measures in excess of ¾ of an acre, whilst tucked away at the end of a ‘no through’ road adjoining Ferndown common. Offered with no onward chain.

NORTHBOURNE | £550,000

FERNDOWN | £475,000

A beautifully presented and generous sized three double bedroom, two reception room 1930’s detached character family home has a 21ft conservatory, a 90ft private rear garden, garage and ample off road parking. Occupying a large secluded plot whilst enjoying a sought after and convenient location within Northbourne.

A spacious and well-proportioned four bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room detached family home enjoying a 55ft west facing rear garden off-road parking and a single garage. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location backing onto adjoining heathland close to Ferndown’s town centre

FERNDOWN | £430,000 SOLE AGENT This immaculately presented and recently modernised two/three double bedroom detached bungalow has a 24ft conservatory, a 50ft private enclosed rear garden, detached single garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles. Enjoying a sought after and convenient location approximately half a mile from Ferndown’s town centre.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 390 Ringwood Road, Ferndown

FERNDOWN | £780,000 SOLE AGENT This substantially enlarged and superbly appointed five double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, one ensuite detached family home is over 3,000 st ft and sits proudly on a 1/3rd of an acre private plot with a large detached garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles. This fantastic family home has been finished to an extremely high standard throughout. The 40ft kitchen/breakfast room/dining room/lounge has the WOW factor and offers a delightful outlook over the rear garden. An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this beautiful family home.

LONGHAM | £595,000

FERNDOWN | £595,000 SOLE AGENT

FERNDOWN | £575,000 SOLE AGENT

The substantially enlarged and beautifully finished four bedroom, two bathroom, one en-suite detached chalet style home has an 80ft rear garden, detached double garage and generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Situated in a sought after semi-rural location backing onto open fields, this property falls within the catchment area for Hampreston School.

This superbly modernised and generous sized two bedroom, two bathroom bungalow has a two bedroom self-contained annexe, a 65ft private rear garden and off-road parking. Enjoying a unique semi-rural yet convenient location.

This beautifully finished and exceptionally spacious two double bedroom, two bathroom single storey residence has a 65ft private rear garden with off-road parking. Enjoying a gated development in a convenient yet delightful semi-rural location with a glorious open outlook.

FERNDOWN | £550,000 This discreetly positioned and recently modernised four bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room detached family home has a 55ft enclosed rear garden, partly converted detached double garage and driveway providing generous off-road parking. Tucked away on the edge of a small select development in a sought after and convenient location within Ferndown.

FERNDOWN | £530,000 SOLE AGENT

WEST PARLEY | GUIDE PRICE £500,000 SOLE AGENT

WEST PARLEY | £475,000 SOLE AGENT

A recently modernised and immaculately presented four bedroom, one en-suite, one shower room, two reception room detached family home with a 55ft enclosed west facing rear garden, single garage and generous off-road parking, situated within the popular Camellias development.

This well-proportioned and superbly positioned three double bedroom, two reception room detached family house occupies a private west facing plot which measures 0.17 of an acre, with a single garage, car port and generous off-road parking. Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac location within a sought after area of West Parley.

A well proportioned two bedroom, two bathroom detached bungalow occupying a large and private plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre with excellent annexe potential in the shape of a timber constructed summer house with 18ft x 16ft conservatory and connecting utility room. Dual aspect kitchen/dining room measuring approximately 19ft. Superb rear garden.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 390 Ringwood Road, Ferndown

HAMWORTHY | £380,000

PARKSTONE | £500,000

New Instruction. Rarely available in a setting like this. An immaculate and spacious 3 double bedroom extended town house, offering under cover parking for 2 cars, garage and a beautiful low maintenance courtyard garden. The property is set in a quiet development overlooking a lovely Green.

New Instruction. An exceptionally well presented 3 double bedroom chalet style home with a delightful 100ft rear garden. The home has a generous lounge/dining room, well equipped kitchen, modern ground floor bathroom, and en-suite to master, along with a garage.

LILLIPUT | £780,000

BRANKSOME PARK | £299,950

POOLE | £325,000

New Instruction. A deceptively spacious 3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow with integral double garage, conservatory and a south westerly garden. The bungalow is set in a prime residential location just a few hundred yards from the viewpoint at Evening Hill where there are beautiful views over Poole Harbour and Sandbanks.

A particularly spacious 3 bedroom second floor flat in this highly sought after location just 500m from the shops at Westbourne and approximately 1 mile from the beach at the bottom of the Avenue with a south facing balcony with a leafy outlook. VACANT. KEYS.

New Instruction. An immaculate and beautifully presented three/four-bedroom, 2 bathroom town house cleverly designed over 3 floors, originally built in 2006 on the sought after Poole Quarter development. This spacious home is decorated in soft neutral colours with a ‘seaside’ theme and has been lovingly decorated throughout by the owners.

CREEKMOOR | £280,000

CANFORD CLIFFS | £450,000

POOLE | £320,000

New Instruction. A lovely extended 3 double bedroom semi detached home with a generous lounge/dining room and new bathroom which was fitted in 2018. The property is set in a quiet cul-de-sac location in Creekmoor with off road parking and a garage.

New Instruction. A spacious 3 double bedroom, 1st floor apartment with a generous dual aspect south facing lounge which has a light and airy feel and access to the south facing balcony. The property overlooks Canford Cliffs Chine from where a path leads down to the beach just 400m away.

Sole Agent. A luxurious top floor duplex apartment with a superb outlook over Poole Park and a stylish open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, 2 en suite shower/bathrooms, a large balcony off the main bedroom, covered parking space and use of the fully equipped gym, passenger lift.

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£1,050,000 Bournemouth | 01202 744944

A substantial, contemporary finished property in the sought after location of Whitecliff. Conveyed over three levels with additional accommodation at the rear of the tiered garden. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms along with the beautifully styled kitchen living area and cinema room viewing is highly recommended Contemporary five/six bedroom house with exceptional quality finish | Chalet at rear of the garden and double garage including gym and utility room | Main house is 2046 square foot over 3 floors | Huge modern style kitchen living area with bifold doors to a stone patio | Good sized cinema style front reception room with specification cinema equipment | First floor designated study | Master bedroom with luxury ensuite bathroom | EPC C

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Edwards is pleased to bring to the market this beautiful six bedroom Edwardian character property retaining many of its original features. With substantial off road parking and a southerly facing rear garden including a large summer house with en-suite. The central location allows easy onward travel access and is only a mile from the award winning beaches of Bournemouth. Substantial Edwardian property retaining many of its original features | Six double bedrooms and six bathrooms | Two large reception rooms with character fireplaces | Expansive fully fitted kitchen/dining room | Low maintenance southerly facing rear garden | Large summer house with en-suite | Ample off road parking | | EPC D

£650,000 Ferndown | 01202 855595

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac is this superbly finished and immaculately presented four/five bedroom, four bathroom, two/three reception room detached chalet bungalow with a 75ft private rear garden, 45ft long garage and stunning conservatory/garden room.

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Edwards are delighted to bring to the market this immaculately presented five bedroom detached family home having been stylishly remodelled by the current owners to include; refitted open plan kitchen/dining room, 3 bath/shower rooms, beautiful landscaped gardens, parking and double garage. Accommodation over three floors. Exceptional detached family home | Extensively improved & stylishly presented | Gorgeous refitted open plan kitchen/dining room | Spacious & flexible accommodation over 3 floors | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bath/shower rooms (2 en-suite) | 2 Receptions | Beautiful landscaped gardens | Parking & double garage | EPC TBC

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£550,000 Queens Park | 01202 744944

A beautifully presented four bedroom executive home, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Located in a non estate location this property is close to bridle paths, woodland walks and the town centre. Four bedroom detached executive home | Beautifully presented throughout | Four reception rooms | Updated contemporary kitchen with quartz worktops | Private landscaped southerly facing rear garden | Double garage and block paved driveway | EPC TBC

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This substantial family house retains its period features from the 1930’s and has been tastefully remodelled to offer modern family living with a large stylishly appointed kitchen and contemporary bathroom. With four bedrooms, open plan living and separate reception room, accommodation is spacious and versatile. Well proportioned family home | Country style kitchen | Four bedrooms | Newly fitted contemporary bathroom | Period features throughout | Well maintained gardens | Garage and off road parking | Golf courses nearby | Easy access to commuter links | Awaiting EPC

£480,000 Hamworthy Peninsular | 01202 744944

This detached, four bedroom family home is conveniently located in popular Colehill with local amenities and well regarded schools within easy reach. Presented in very good order throughout the property also offers a large lounge/ dining room, modern kitchen, cloakroom and shower room as well as an attached garage Detached chalet | Four bedrooms | Modern kitchen | Shower room and cloakroom | Mature garden | Popular and convenient location | Attached garage | No forward chain | EPC E

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This light bright residence in highly sought after location boasts three bedrooms and a summer house/office. A spacious lounge with generous picture windows only adds to the bright airy feel of the property. Only 0.3 miles walk to Lake Pier and a short distance from Poole Town Centre. Amazing sought after location | Beautiful light airy three bedroom detached house | Spacious lounge with generous picture windows | Master bedroom with Juilette balcony with harbour views | Large enclose rear garden with summer house/office | | EPC E

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This delightful Victorian semi-detached home is conveniently located in popular Colehill which has a local bus route to Wimborne town centre approximately 1 mile distant and within catchment of well regarded local schools. Offering three bedrooms and stylishly modelled living space this character home has much to offer! Victorian semi-detached family home | Three bedrooms | Sitting room and separate snug | Kitchen/dining room with adjoining utility | Garden room | Delightful garden | Pleasant walk to town | No forward chain | EPC C

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This two double bedroom second floor apartment is steeped in history and exudes character. Sitting in extensive private grounds, this stylishly refurbished home is part of the former Stapehill Abbey. Beautifully presented throughout accommodation also includes a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and ensuite. Second floor apartment | Character features throughout | Two double bedrooms | Lounge/dining room | Stylish kitchen | Bathroom and ensuite | Historic landscaped grounds | Vacant possession | EPC exempt

Bournemouth Town Centre | 01202 744944 Ashley Cross | 01202 744944 Asking Price £270,000 Asking Price £280,000 A well presented and spacious three bedroom apartment located in a quiet road An outstanding second floor apartment in Bournemouth town centre with fantastic elevated views from its beautiful feature curved windows. This stylish and very spacious apartment offers two double bedrooms and two contemporary style bath/shower rooms. Beautiful town centre apartment | Two double bedrooms | Two contemporary bath/shower rooms | Beautiful feature curved windows | Spacious open plan living area | Integrated kitchen appliances | High specification throughout | Art Deco entrance foyer | EPC D

close to local schools and shops. The property faces south at the rear providing a bright aspect and also benefits from a store room and a private garage. A fully refurbished first floor apartment | Communal entrance with lift and stairs to all floors | Three spacious bedrooms | Family bathroom and separate w.c. | Storage space in the double bedrooms and the hallway | Large and attractive communal grounds | Private garage | On a quiet road close to the bars and amenities of Ashley Cross | Within walking distance of local school | Easy onward rail access via station at Parkstone | EPC E

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Classic mistakes made by first time festive chefs Sidestep those rookie errors that risk turning Christmas dinner into a pig's breakfast. Last-minute shopping, the school holidays and an onslaught of in-laws - Christmas can be stressful at the best of times. Throw in the most daunting culinary challenge of the year, and you could be forgiven for outgrumping the Grinch. But there's no need to cancel Christmas just yet, and festive food doesn't need to be a trial. Here are a few standard mistakes made by first-time Christmas cooks, and how to avoid them... 'I drank too much' Rookie error number one is giving in too early to the lure of a festive glass of fizz (or two). Christmas cooking isn't like dancing or playing pool down the pub - there's no volume of booze that makes you better before making you worse. If you're determined to partake, consider the increasingly vast variety of 0% drinks. However exhausting your inlaws are, save the sauce until dinner is served. 'I don't know how to make this' Remember the Friends episode when Monica cooks her first Thanksgiving dinner, and tries (and fails) to cook special versions of everyone's favourite dishes? For the sake of your sanity, do not do this, and avoid fancy recipes you've never tried before.

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There's

conventionally

whole table knows who made what. Too many cooks

Christmassy things, but again, you can just keep

also

pressure

cook

don't have to spoil the broth, so long as they know

it simple. Turkey, roast potatoes and some form of

who's head chef.

vegetable are hard to avoid, but everything else is details. No one needs roast chestnuts just because Nat

'I should have prepared more in advance'

King Cole sang about them, and if your guests really

If your cookbook is your bible, your shopping list is your

want a yule log they can bring one themselves.

guiding star. Most shops are shut come judgement day, and although food is the main priority, the most

'There's just too much to do'

common Christmas misses are oddments like tin

Christmas dinner is the most complex meal of the year,

foil and oil.

so you must delegate to survive - and to thrive you must delegate well. From the moment the first spud is sliced,

There's plenty you can prep in advance. Gravy and

the kitchen is your workshop and your relatives are your

stuffing can both survive being frozen, while veg can

happy little elves.

be chopped and peeled the day before and packed (reasonably airtight) into the fridge. Finally, pre-cooked

Thanksgiving Monica got one thing right - she made

Christmas puds are so tasty, it's fine to buy off the shelf.

Chandler

Even Marcus Wareing says so!

accountable

for

the

cranberry

sauce.

Everyone responds to responsibility, particularly if the

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'I can't fit everything in the oven'

Under-cooking turkey is actually dangerous though.

We mean this in the most supportive way possible, but

Check your timings, don't rush, and pierce the thigh

this is purely poor planning.

before serving - if the juices run clear, you're good to go.

Carving turkey at the table may be tradition, but there's

'I can't get the brandy to light'

absolutely no shame in trimming a large bird for the

You're almost there and the lights are dimmed for your

oven. A bad workman blames his tools, but a good

dinner's delectable denouement. You pour brandy over

Christmas cook adapts to circumstance.

your pud and strike a match... nothing.

'I ruined the turkey'

The brandy needs warming first (a ladle over the hob

Most people can stomach soggy spuds, and inedible

works well), to give you that purple glow of pride at the

sprouts might even pass unnoticed, but a ruined turkey

end of your first successful feast.

is hard to ignore. There's a small library of hazards to avoid. Forgetting to remove the giblets. Forgetting to

Words by Luke Rix-Standing, PA

defrost your bird (which means you won't be eating

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The dos and don’ts of Secret Santa Love it or loathe it, Secret Santa season is coming. Jenny Stallard reveals how to please even the trickiest office colleague...

Ahh, Secret Santa. The LOL-tastic way to

Spend the full amount

show a colleague or friend just how well

The only variation on this rule is if

you don’t know them.

something is reduced to the amount allocated (for instance, the budget it £10

Yep, come Christmas, it’s custom to be

and you manage to find a £20 product

tasked with buying someone we hardly

that’s reduced to a tenner). It may be

speak to the rest of the time a present,

tempting to get something for £8 when the

often for either £5 or £10 (or sometimes

budget is £10, but that’s a real no-no. After

£20 if you’re really unlucky).

all, how would you feel if you spent £10 and someone else only spent £8? Top up with

But, if you’re usually stuck in a quagmire

Christmas chocs or a mini bottle of wine or

of present-buying stress, fear not. Here’s

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Be careful with novelty items Ahh, how funny when you get some

how to navigate the Secret Santa maze Avoid anything too smelly

Christmas-themed deely boppers and a

It’s tempting to head straight to the bubble

Mrs Claus sign for your desk, while you’ve

Do a bit of research about your giftee

bath department when shopping for Secret

spent hard-earned time and money on

It’s actually quite easy to get something

Santa. And that’s OK, as long as you keep it

something they might actually use/like.

your colleague would like. Have a look

neutral. Now is not the time to test if they’re

at their desk, spend some time listening

keen on that new cranberry/mince pie

While it can be tempting to get something

in to their general chats. Are they a

mash-up shower gel you saw.

novelty, it’s just going to end up being re-

successfully.

gifted - or worse still, in landfill. Less plastic

dog or a cat person? How about their favourite team? Little clues can make a

Again, looking for clues to their taste can

is key at Christmas, after all. Unless, of

big difference - and while they’ll then love

be key. Are they always wafting through the

course, they LOVE novelty, in which case

their gift, it cuts down your shopping time

office in a cloud of perfume? Or perhaps

go for it - with bells and unicorn horns on.

dramatically, too.

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How to make your own Christmas wreath Follow this step-by-step guide to creating a door wreath using on point succulent plants, which will last into the New Year.

If you want to go chic on the Christmas wreath front this year, consider succulents - they'll last through the festive season and may even transfer to your garden later on. Living wreaths give a great natural look indoors and out, but you'll need different plants for different places - so indoors, you can experiment with echeveria and haworthia, while for an outdoor wreath, you can use succulent alpine plants such as sedum or sempervivum. Here, Claire Bishop, plants buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres (dobbies.com) offers a stepby-step guide to creating your own natural succulent door wreath for Christmas... Living wreaths are perfect for indoors or out, but the type of plants used will depend on where you are ultimately going to display it.

"They have become one of the most

sure it looks its best by watering it once a

"For an indoor wreath, succulents are the

popular indoor houseplants due to their

week. You can do this by soaking your oasis

perfect choice as they love a drier climate

stand-out style, with Instagram feeds and

ring in water and using a misting spray if

and are very low maintenance," says Bishop.

Pinterest boards awash with cool cacti

required. "For outdoor alpines, depending

displays and trendy terrariums. This take on

on position, mist if and when required to

the wreath gives the succulent a new lease

keep plants looking fresh."

of life for the festive season. What you need to get started: 12 succulent "When it comes to choosing the right ones,

alpine plants, like sedum or sempervivum

in general, the greenest succulents will fare

(house leeks), selecting small plants in

the best indoors. Succulents thrive in as

5cm or 9cm pot sizes; moss, an oasis ring,

much light as possible, so displaying your

florists wire, wire cutters and pins.

wreath in view of a window is ideal." Words by Hannah Stephenson, Press Association

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She continues: "If you've opted for an indoor wreath using succulents, make

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Step 1. Cover your oasis ring

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completely.

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Body-boosting exercises you can do whilst cooking dinner Laura Williams' Kitchen Core Workout is perfect for anyone struggling with fitness motivation this season. Claire Spreadbury finds out more.

As temperatures fall, our fitness mojo can too. Yep, just as you were becoming a regular at that exercise class, winter strikes. No more summer sculpting in the park it's all about donning an oversized fleece as you brave the chilly tarmac. So, what's a reluctant exerciser to do? "It's about a patch-up job while you adapt to a new season," says fitness expert Laura Williams. "That's not to say you should admit defeat and abandon any hope of regaining your movement mojo, but you might need to practise 'Band Aid Bootcamp' as you adjust to new temperatures and seasons." Williams is all for 'incidental exercise' and 'exercise snacking' (bite-size convenient exercise) for tackling this scenario, because maintaining

the

cumulative

effect

small, regular, effective habits can make

She advises taking a two-pronged approach

CHAIR CHISELLER

a big difference: "These efforts get good,

to cover all fitness bases; if you're using

The challenge: Lower legs without arching

visible results, whether you're using them

trusty walking as a method of exercise, walk

the back

as strategies to get started when new to

at varying speeds and inclines (i.e. putting

exercise, or looking to maintain results as

in enough effort to get your heart rate up

Don't be deceived by the smile - this tum-

you figure out your winter regime."

and get you out of breath), to help maintain

tastic exercise will work not only your

fitness levels. Then, make sure you squeeze

regular stomach muscles but lower down

in a handful of resistance training exercises

the abs too, targeting your big core muscle.

(either using weights, or your own body

Sit towards the edge of a chair and rest

weight) to keep you strong and burn those

shoulders lightly on the back of the chair. Lift

winter calories more efficiently.

your legs towards your chest before slowly lowering, taking care not to arch your back.

Williams

has

created

this

five-minute

Do 10 reps, rest for 15 seconds and repeat.

kitchen-based routine, designed to be slotted into a busy day - you can do it as you wait for the kettle to boil or the microwave to ping. It targets all your main muscle

A B OV E A couple cooking in their exercise gear | iStock/PA

groups, with a focus on your core, your deep abdominal muscles, to not only keep

Laura Williams performing the Chair Chiseller move | Claire

bones and joints strong as we head into the

Spreadbury/PA

chillier months.

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LEFT

muscle mass maintained but also help keep

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THIGH THRASHER The challenge: Keep the weight on your front heel Tougher than it looks, the Bulgarian split squat is the king of moves when it comes to pins. Place your foot on the edge of a chair, with the other foot positioned a stride forward. Bend both knees and lower the torso towards the floor, taking care to minimise any

WORKTOP WHITTLER

arch in the back. Push up through your front

The challenge: To keep a straight back and

heel to recruit your glutes (bum muscles) that

perform the whole set as a pulse

bit extra. Do 25 on each leg. At first glance, this might seem 'push-up FRIDGE FIRMER

light' - but don't be deceived. The juggling

The challenge: Drop nice and low without

act of maintaining a straight back with a

getting stuck

continual pulse is a chest challenge-and-ahalf. Take a large stride away from worktop,

This

easy-to-master

move

strengthens

position hands just over shoulder width

thighs and bottom. Position back against

apart and, maintaining a tension in the

the fridge (or another unmovable surface)

tummy (i.e. pull belly back towards spine

and slide down, keeping your back flat

without holding breath), bend elbows, lower

against the surface, until hips and knees

chest and straighten again continuously for

reach a ninety-degree angle. Push back

60 seconds - without arching your back.

up to the start and repeat. Continue for 20 reps.

Words by Claire Spreadbury, PA

A B OV E ( T O P O F PA G E ) Laura Williams performing the Thigh Thrasher move | Claire Spreadbury/PA

A B OV E Laura Williams performing the Fridge Firmer move | Claire Spreadbury/PA

LEFT Laura Williams performing the Worktop Whittler move | Claire Spreadbury/PA

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Festive cocktails to enjoy with your canapes & post dinner treats Here's how to add a contemporary twist with a variety of spirits instead of wines, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you're looking for some alternative food and drink pairings this Christmas, you're not alone. According to a recent survey on the changing tastes of the nation, seasonal stalwarts such as a mulled wine have lost their mojo and the Buck's Fizz bubble has burst. With the surge in popularity of cocktails and 73% of tipplers looking for more food and drink variety, Sunday Brunch mixologist and gin expert Carl Brown has teamed up with leading drinks brands to create the Changing Tastes of Christmas menu of modern aperitifs, appetisers and digestifs. "Spirits tend to go with everything, it's more how you design the base of the cocktail that will assist in matching," says Brown. "Gin-based cocktails make good pre-dinner aperitifs as they often incorporate citrus flavours and if you're using citrus, you know you're aiming for lighter foods. Lemon makes spicy food really hot, whereas lime balances it."

LEFT Aperitifs, appetizers and digestives | PA Photo/Simon Smith

RIGHT Tanqueray Mandarin & Clove Cooler | PA Photo/Simon Smith

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Ingredients

Here are three easy and tasty recipes to try at home...

50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin (ÂŁ22, 1L, Sainsbury's),

1. Tanqueray Mandarin & Clove Cooler

5ml clove bitters,50ml mandarin juice, 20ml lemon

"Designed to cut through the heaviness of Christmas

juice, 10ml sugar syrup, dash of bitter lemon.

while keeping nostalgic flavours and adding a modern Method

mandarin twist," says Brown.

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients "After dinner, people often prefer sweeter dessert flavours

except the bitter lemon, shake vigorously and strain into

like Baileys to contrast the savouriness of their meal.

a tall glass over ice. Top with bitter lemon and garnish with dried out mandarin.

"Alternatively, for those with less of a sweet tooth, a whisky based serve has full-bodied flavours to round

Serve with: Bacon wrapped figs with black pepper and

off a meal."

sour cherry jam.

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2. Almande Apricot Flip "Following a steep rise in veganism, eggnog is fast becoming a thing of the past: Make way for this delicious and dairy-free modern alternative." Ingredients 50ml Bailey's Almande Dairy Free (ÂŁ16, 70cl, Amazon), 50ml apricot & cardamom syrup (see below), 10ml agave syrup, 50ml coconut milk. To make the apricot & cardamom Syrup In a mixing jug, crush two cardamom pods. Add 100g apricot jam and pour over 50g hot water, then gently stir until smooth. Method Half fill a tumbler with ice. Add both syrups, pour over

3. John 'n' Pickle

the Baileys Almande and coconut milk, stir until blended

With an estimated 25% of Brits ditching their dessert

together, top with more ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

this Christmas, Carl has created the perfect pairing for a cheese board with Johnnie Walker Black Label - the new Old Fashioned.

Serve with: Vegan bread pudding served with coconut milk, vanilla and agave syrup, dried apricot and

Ingredients

flaked almonds.

50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky (ÂŁ19.80, 70cl, Amazon), 2tsp caramelised onion chutney, 10ml demerara (or brown) sugar syrup, 2 dash black walnut bitters, 1.25ml distilled vinegar. Method In a whisky glass, add the chutney, 25ml Johnnie Walker Black, demerara syrup, then two ice cubes. Stir until ice has half melted, add the remaining whisky and rest of ingredients, stir gently and top with ice. Garnish with an orange wedge. Serve with: Some good quality manchego cheese, quince and cinnamon poached pear. Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, Press Association

A B OV E Almande Apricot Flip | PA Photo/Simon Smith

LEFT John 'n' Pickle | PA Photo/Simon Smith

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MEET THE TEAM | FROST & CO

Meet the team at Frost & Co Sales and Lettings With a dedicated and experienced team with over 50 years of experience and an unrivalled knowledge of local property, we met up with Frost & Co to learn more about the people behind the business. Frost & Co Estate Agents in Lower

provide an efficient and honest service,

Parkstone have been successfully involved

supported by our advanced technological

in all aspects of property, sale and

systems

purchase since the company was originally

latest legislation.

and

knowledge

the

established in 1992 and have constantly been the areas number 1 Estate Agent for

We provide a completely comprehensive

new sales and listings and are considered

and professional service, whether you

the leading land and new homes specialist

are buying or selling, letting or renting we

within the conurbation.

will be pleased to be of assistance 7 days a week.

Established in 2014 our lettings office already manage in excess of £20 million

letting your property can be a stressful

If you’d like to contact us for advice on

pounds worth of property on behalf of

time, especially if you are not receiving

any aspect of property sales or lettings

clients and are dedicated to providing

the right advice, we therefore aim to guide

then please don’t hesitate to contact us by

a high quality lettings service focusing

you through the process one step at a time

phone, email or pop in to the office where

on customer care. We understand that

using our knowledge and expertise to

you’ll always find a warm welcome.

KATIE “TINSEL” TICEHURST,

CHRIS “FROSTY” FROST, DIRECTOR

GARY ”MERRY” MILTON, DIRECTOR

Chris has worked in the property industry for

Gary has also worked in the property

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

over 30 years in Poole and Bournemouth.

industry over 30 years. Gary initially opened

Katie oversees the running of the Lettings

He is extremely knowledgeable in all

the office in Lower Parkstone in 1996 while

Office and opened the doors in June 2014.

matters relating to the marketing and legal

his business partner Chris Frost still ran the

With 12 years experience of Residential

conveyance of both freehold and leasehold

Bournemouth office. Gary over the years

Lettings, Katie is passionate about property

residential property. He successfully owns

also has gained a wealth of knowledge

and everything Lettings Katie is on top of

and runs Frost & Co in Lower Parkstone with

and

ever changing legislation and the local

his business partner Gary.

selling process.

experience

the

buying

and

rental market and ideally placed to assist Landlords and Tenants with any queries.

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ALEX “NUTCRACKER”

DARRELL “ELF” ENGLISH,

NICHOLSON, MANAGER

SENIOR NEGOTIATOR

Alex joined the company in spring

Darrell also lives locally in Parkstone

2010 bringing with him many years

and has a good knowledge of the

of experience and knowledge of the

local area. Darrell prides himself

property market. He has acquired

on customer care and is brilliant at

a large client base of returning

matching buyers with their perfect

customers.

properties.

HELEN “FESTIVE” FOX, NEGOTIATOR

SUE “LORDS A LEAPING”

Helen joined us from a local,

LOFTUS

corporate estate agent and brought

Sue is a valued member of the team

with her a wealth of knowledge and

and excels at building rapport with

enthusiasm. She has a real passion

all our clients. Sue is always happy

for property.

to help.

EMMA “DASHER” DOE, ADMINISTRATOR

EILEEN “SLEIGH BELLS”

Emma has been an integral part

SHEPHERD

of the team for 14 years and is the

Eileen works for us on Saturdays

backbone of the office overseeing

which is our busiest day of the week.

all

When

She carries out viewings and is

booking viewings it’s Emma you’re

excellent at selling the benefits and

likely to chat to.

features of your home.

administrative

duties.

MICHAEL “PRANCER” POWELL, PROPERTY SIMON “VIXEN” VELLA,

MANAGER

LETTINGS NEGOTIATOR

Mike has extensive knowledge and

Simon

experience in residential lettings

manages

and

oversees

the applicants, viewings, viewing

and

feedback, offers and referencing of

Mike is responsible for Tenancy

property

management.

tenants.

management after move in.

DENISE “RUDOLPH” ROWELL, ACCOUNTS AND LETTINGS

LAURA “SPARKLING” SMITH,

ADMINISTRATOR

SATURDAY LETTINGS

Denise joined the company in May

ASSISTANT

2018, her roles include all aspects of

Laura is a vital part of the team,

tenancy administration and accounts.

working for us on Saturday’s assisting

Denise is a vital support for the team

withwww.frostandco.net property viewings, enquiries

in the daily running of the office.

and general administration.

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ST. LEONARDS £375,000

NO FORWARD CHAIN. Refurbished to a high standard for the modern family, Is this 3 bedroom home situated on 1/4 of an acre within a quiet cul-de-sac. Other benefits include close proximity to the popular St. Ives first school, a home gym, which could be converted back into a double garage and an open plan kitchen/family room.

HELP TO BUY SCHEME-A BRAND NEW 3 bedroom semi-detached home, built with character and modern living in mind, which combines to deliver this superb family residence. Built by a long standing and locally renowned developer to an extremely high standard and situated in the sought after location of St. Leonards. Other benefits include a south-westerly aspect garden, 10 year warranty and registered for the government “Help To Buy” scheme.

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In our opinion ONE OF THE BEST PLOTS/REFURBS IN AVON CASTLE - HUGE POTENTIAL. Create your own super home. Situated on almost 4 acres of private and secluded grounds with far reaching views, is this substantial property within the private and prestigious estate of Avon Castle. NO CHAIN. SECLUDED LOCATION.

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A recently MODERNISED & EXTENDED 3 bedroom detached family home within WALKING DISTANCE of the town centre and the SOUGHT AFTER SCHOOLS. Superb fitted living/kitchen overlooking the Southerly facing rear garden. Off road parking.

A beautiful two double bedroom Victorian semi-detached home renovated to a high standard by the current owners while reinstating some original features.

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TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S | W O O L L E Y & WA L L I S

Even amidst Brexit, Woolley & Wallis Ringwood expands their team Toby Kindred, branch manager of Woolley & Wallis Ringwood since their re-launch in January 2018, says: “Our branch has gone from strength to strength, with the rapid growth of our market share, which has meant that I have had to add to the team, even during Brexit”. He states: “there continues to be demand for a range of properties in the area, from a variety of prospective purchasers, and over the past year or so the local market has been driven by a shortage of stock that, at many levels, does not satisfy this demand. It is true that Brexit has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the housing market. However, recent activity suggests that demand for realistically priced property in the local area remains unquenched, and in general there is very little available within

itself. We have all managed or owned

properties onto the market from sellers

the area, as many sellers are holding back.”

our own estate agency businesses in

that have been holding back. So his advice

the past, which is crucial when times are

would be to get ready to market sooner

Toby also says, “I have fantastic staff

more challenging. Every single viewing or

rather than later, in order to beat the

behind me, with four members of the team

negotiation is carried out by my formidable

stampede and the competition.

including myself, being hugely experienced

team, effectively all Branch Managers,

within the property industry and Ringwood

when most needed.”

We pride ourselves in offering a truly

professional and individual service from

He goes on to say that “All in all, it has been

the moment that you make contact with

a great year for Woolley & Wallis, and certain

us. If you need property advice or you

sectors of the market have moved really well.

are thinking of selling or are currently on

Perhaps there has been more of a migration

the market, you can be sure that we will

from London to the South, releasing their

make the process as straightforward and

equity and capitalising on the bigger

stress-free as possible.

properties that they can buy in the country.”

Toby is convinced that once there is clarity

Market Appraisal of your home.

with Brexit, there will be a huge flurry of

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23 High Street, Ringwood,

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Burley Burley Burley

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£625,000 £625,000

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AA bright and spacious detached bungalow situated upon a pleasant and bright and spacious detached bungalow situated upon a pleasant and elevated plot with a large private garden, summerhouse and a garage which elevated plot with a large private garden, summerhouse and a garage which incorporates a utility room, shower room and a heated workshop. D Dof incorporates a This utility room, shower room and a heated workshop. EPR: beautifully appointed home boasts secludedEPR: grounds

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StStLeonards Leonards

£375,000 £375,000

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01425 462 600 01425 462 600

020 783 90888 020 783 90888

01590 624 814 01590 624 814

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£1,450,000 £1,450,000

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£775,000 £775,000

attractive detached 1950’s cottage within a generous plot located AnAn attractive detached 1950’s cottage setset within a generous plot located in in pretty forest hamlet which is situated a short distance away from thisthis pretty forest hamlet which is situated justjust a short distance away from Lymington town centre and open forest. EPR: Lymington town centre and thethe open forest. EPR: DD

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Hurn, Christchurch £1,275,000

This beautifully appointed home boasts secluded grounds of 1.4 acres and a picturesque riverside location, forming part of this sought-after country estate. The property has undergone substantial renovations, offering 2,800sqft of spacious and versatile accommodation, including an impressive open-plan living space. Hurn Court offers approximately 10 acres of communal parkland grounds extending down to the River Stour. Formerly a private school, it then became home to the Earl of Malmesbury who commenced work on the main house back in the early 17th century.

Lymington Lymington

£725,000 £725,000

substantial Victorian villa laden with original features, a sunny garden, AA substantial Victorian villa laden with original features, a sunny garden, balcony, a converted space and off-road parking. The property would balcony, a converted loftloft space and off-road parking. The property would benefit from a programme upgrading some areas. EPR: benefit from a programme of of upgrading in in some areas. EPR: F F

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extended and much improved detached family home situated a quiet AnAn extended and much improved detached family home situated in in a quiet no-through road. Further benefitting from a garden studio/gym, ample no-through road. Further benefitting from a garden studio/gym, ample off-road parking and a south-facing garden. EPR: off-road parking and a south-facing garden. EPR: CC

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Brockenhurst Brockenhurst Brockenhurst

01590 622 551 01590 622 551

Burley Burley Burley

01425 404 088 01425 404 088

Lymington Lymington Lymington

01590 674 222 01590 674 222

£650,000 £650,000

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Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£1,395,000 £1,395,000

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1.4 acres and a picturesque riverside location, forming part 2 2 2 2 Please contact thethe Brockenhurst office Please contact Brockenhurst office of this sought-after country estate. The property has undergone substantial renovations, offering 2,800sqft of spacious and versatile accommodation, including an impressive open-plan living space. Hurn Court offers approximately 10 acres of communal parkland grounds extending down to the River Stour. Formerly a private school, it then became home to the Earl of Malmesbury who commenced work on the main house back in the early 17th century. Energy Performance Rating: D

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A classic Edwardian residence setset within oneone of of thethe finest roads in in BrockenA classic Edwardian residence within finest roads Brockenhurst. Enjoying uninterrupted views of of thethe open forest, thethe property further hurst. Enjoying uninterrupted views open forest, property further benefits from off-road parking and a detached garage/home office. EPR: TBC benefits from off-road parking and a detached garage/home office. EPR: TBC

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Stirling Place, Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Prices from £595,000 Stirling Place is a luxury-gated development

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Stirling Place is just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the local Market town of Wimborne Minster with its wide range of eateries and unique shops there is something for everyone and with Broadstone just two miles away this development offers a comprehensive range of amenities.

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Celebrate the importance of Christmas memories Throughout November, work to create a magical Christmas at Kingston Lacy was started in earnest with National Trust staff and volunteers working tirelessly to help create an enchanting Christmas experience for all visitors this festive season. Open from 29 November until 5 January, the lavishly decorated house will celebrate the importance of Christmastime memories and bring the Christmas traditions of Kingston Lacy at the beginning of the 20th century to life. The displays in the house have been inspired by the childhood memories of Viola Bankes, the games she played and stories she created with her sister Daphne and brother Ralph. Henrietta Bankes’ Christmas lists, letters describing handmade gifts and the stories and plays from the children’s homemade story book,

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as an illustrator and puppeteer on some contemporary installations that will sit alongside the traditional Christmas decorations, creating a new experience for visitors. Visitor Experience Manager Gabby Hyman comments: “Christmas is always a magical time of year at Kingston Lacy and this year we are celebrating the importance of Christmas memories. The house will brim with traditional decorations and sparkling trees alongside some new and exciting modern installations.

A B OV E Early 20th century Christmas at KL (c) National Trust-Stan and Dee Maddams

LEFT Winter Illuminations at Kingston Lacy (c) National Trust-Stan and Dee Maddams

RIGHT Kingston Lacy House illuminated (c) National Trust-Tom Ormerod

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This year we have more on offer for families than ever before with traditional games in the house, festive crafts in the Laundry and a daytime Christmas family trail through the magical winter woodland at Kingston Lacy.” In addition to the house, the garden at Kingston Lacy will once again be transformed by enchanting winter illuminations as darkness falls, on select evenings from 4 December to 5 January. This year’s light display takes inspiration from the stories of several members of the Bankes family and visitors can also enjoy an interactive light experience, bathing each tree in a bold colour at the touch of a button. For the first time this year, music adds to the Christmas magic along parts of the trail, an animated display lights up the Fernery, and in the Rose Garden lights take inspiration from the many roses that bloom here in early summer. Full event details can be found at https://www. nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy. Words by the National Trust

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A period stone Coach House with a striking contemporary extension set in 3 acres in a quiet location conveniently close to many of the areas’ commercial centres. With fabulous open plan reception rooms and 4 bedrooms the accommodation extends to about 2,700 sq/ft plus a range outbuildings.

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HAZELBURY BRYAN

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In a glorious position on the edge of the village this very individual contemporary house has a wonderful garden of nearly ½ acre and fabulous views south towards Bulbarrow. At around 2,200 sq/ft the 4 bedroom accommodation has been cleverly refurbished and is beautifully presented.

A charming listed cottage with ½ an acre of garden in a quiet and picturesque village setting. Requiring comprehensive refurbishment the cottage presently has 4 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms (about 2,800 sq/ft in all) and there is enormous potential to extend and build a garage (STPP).

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HAZELBURY BRYAN

A perfectly proportioned Georgian regency house with exceptional period detail throughout and a delightful secluded garden of nearly 1½ acres. At about 4,750 sq/ft the accommodation includes 4 reception rooms and 6/7 bedrooms and the guide price was £995,000.

A handsome modern detached home nicely situated on the edge of this popular village with a fabulous view towards Bulbarrow. The property featured 3 reception rooms and 4 double bedrooms and the guide price was £625,000.

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PIMPERNE

A charming Georgian townhouse with many original features and a lovely south facing garden just a stones’ throw from town centre. The property offered 2 receptions rooms, 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms spread over 3 ﬂoors and the guide price £475,000.

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The Italian spa where all your alpine dreams will come true It's love at first sniff when Abi Jackson visits San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges, tucked away in the forests and mountains of Italy's South Tyrol. Arriving at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges' main clubhouse (essentially a humongous timber lodge in the Italian South Tyrol), as soon as that first warm woody inhale hits my system, I can feel the tension flowing from my body. It's often said that smell is the most powerful sense for evoking emotions, and this is love at first sniff. Although, turning on the spot to take it all in, San Luis is an absolute feast for the eyes too - from the mighty wood rafters criss-crossing high above, to the soul-pleasing

A B OV E San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

LEFT The interior of the main club house at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges/PA

RIGHT A lakeside chalet at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

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opened in 1924 - and there are clear similarities between the two. Both embody traditional Tyrolean hospitality and impeccable standards and style, both are spas, and both have that personal touch that chain hotels can never quite match. But that's where the similarities end. An Alpine oasis Despite the name, San Luis isn't really a hotel at all, rather a 40-hectare Alpine oasis nestled at around 1,480m above sea level on the Avelengo/Hafling plateau, a twohour drive from Verona Airport. (I flew from Gatwick, but airports across the UK and Ireland offer direct flights.) Instead of rooms, guests stay in their own private chalets or 'tree houses' on stilts; some scattered around the resort's 5,800-square-metre lake, others sat a little further back, hugged by the forest beyond. There are currently 26 chalets and 16 tree houses, from romantic two-sleepers for couples (or empowered singletons), to six-sleepers for groups and families

geometry of the wood-tiled floor. Flickering candles and lily-filled glass vases sit artfully atop rustic-industrial coffee tables next to giant linen sofas - not to mention the huge log fire crackling away. It's a perfect harmony of style and soothing. I've not even reached the check-in desk and already I'm under a San Luis spell, dropping my bag to warm my hands by the fire, feeling far too much at home. This is exactly what the Meister family was hoping for when they first opened San Luis back in 2015. It's the family's second hotel - they've run Hotel Irma, in the nearby town of Merano, for multiple generations since it

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(although San Luis only allows kids aged 12 and over and

that need it most, masterfully kneading the knots from

there are strict spa and restaurant curfews to ensure a

my tight, desk-worker shoulders. Spa treatments start

peaceful, grown-up atmosphere).

from â&#x201A;Ź44/ÂŁ38 and booking ahead is advised.

Guests can choose from romantic treehouses for two,

However, there's no doubt a big chunk of the spa's

to bigger chalets on the lake (San Luis Retreat Hotel &

therapeutic magic lies simply in its setting and design.

Lodges/PA)

There's a well-equipped modern gym, a generous steam room and sauna - but a swim at San Luis is next

Each has its own kitchen, lounge, hot tub and mini

level. The indoor pool, cocooned in that bewitching

sauna, and some have steps right down into the lake. At

timber goodness, has a roaring fire at one end and

the heart of it all is the clubhouse, which leads onto the

gigantic floor-to-ceiling windows with views onto the

spa on one side and the restaurant and bar on the other.

lake at the other. A sliding glass door lets you swim out to a heated infinity pool, where after a few dreamy laps,

A spa with a view

you can clamber out for an invigorating dash down the

Here for a weekend, I'm keen to make the most of the

jetty to the Jacuzzi on the lake.

chance to relax, so I head straight for a spa treatment. If there was any hint of tension left in my muscles after

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that Alpine-aroma hit, it's all gone after 80 minutes with

The indoor pool at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | San Luis

Steffan, who intuitively tailors my massage to the areas

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Host Ulli gives us a traditional dumpling-making masterclass (â&#x201A;Ź150/ÂŁ129 for a group, which you can book in advance through San Luis), and we spend a merry hour-and-a-half sipping prosecco with elderflower and mixing chunks of stale bread, eggs, milk and flour with our hands (you can pretty much add whatever other ingredients you fancy; our veggie version has spinach, nutmeg and garlic), before moulding it into balls. After 10 minutes in simmering salted water, our dumplings are served steaming and coated with melting Parmesan, alongside piles of crunchy chopped cabbage, and we all find ourselves reaching for seconds and thirds.

LEFT The forest trails surrounding San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

BELOW Abi Jackson at Knottnkino 'rock theatre' near San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

The ultimate nature-fix The South Tyrol is a nature-lover's dream with miles of trails to explore - and it's those hills, trees and the fresh mountain air that works the biggest wonders on your wellbeing. Forest-bathing may now be a wellness buzzword, but mountain folk have always been tapped into Mother Nature's healing powers. San Luis guests can grab an e-bike and cycle around the winding valley roads, or head out on foot for a hike. The trails are well marked and you can pop to reception to grab a map and chat through suitable routes. We take a three-hour meander through the forest up to Wurzer Alm (wurzer-alm.com), a secluded mountain hut with pigs, goats, ponies, rabbits, hens, cats and peacocks, where cyclists and hikers can refresh and refuel.

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LEFT The restaurant at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges/PA

BELOW Traditional dumplings Abi Jackson made at Wurzer Alm during her trip to San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

RIGHT A lakeside chalet at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | Abi Jackson/PA

BOT TOM RIGHT A chalet bedroom at San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges in the Italian Tyrol | San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges/PA

The following day, we stretch our legs with a 45-minute walk to Knottnkino, which translates to 'rock theatre' - a rocky clearing on the hillside where rows of seats have been installed, so 'theatre-goers' can sit and watch the spectacular ever-changing scenery. We're treated to a show of wispy cloud wrapping its way around the endless layers of peaks stretching across the horizon, while meadows in the valley below are green and glossy from the morning rain. It's only really in recent years that UK tourists have started to cotton on to the Alps and Tyrol regions being great year-round destinations, and not just for ski holidays. While magical under blankets of snow (at San Luis, you can skate on the lake when it freezes over too), each season offers its own rewards, and even in heavy mist, the scenery is spectacular in its earthy, autumnal splendour. Taste of the Tyrol Of course, another treasure of the Tyrol is the food, particularly this sliver of northern Italy, which has one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-star restaurants in the world. At San Luis, breakfast arrives at your chalet or tree house in a hamper each morning (you select your options from a menu when you check in - but expect a generous spread of granola, yogurt, fruit, eggs, breads and pastries galore).

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The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, where you can tuck into a sumptuous salad buffet alongside a daily-changing a la carte or six-course dinner menu, with meat, fish and plenty of veggie options, and a cheese table of dreams to finish things off. Here, sustainability isn't a trend or buzzword but simply the way of life; meals often come with a hearty dollop of community connections (the Meisters have been working with the same family bakery for generations, for example), and rich with free-range, organic, seasonal goodness. Their traditional Schlutzkrapfen - a butter and sage ravioli - is Italian simplicity at its finest, so good that I order it twice in one weekend, and find room for dessert and cheese (yes, even after all those dumplings). Well, all this luxurious R&R is hungry work... How to plan your trip San Luis offers chalets and treehouses from â&#x201A;Ź305/ÂŁ263 per person on a half-board basis. Visit sanluis-hotel.com. Words by Abi Jackson, PA

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corners in this business. Being a Letting

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move - a constantly rising rental income in

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we don’t forget it.

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degree of risk but this can be minimised

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with good advice and preparation before a

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Bournemouth, Poole, East Dorset and

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How to work colour in to your home The duo behind destination decor brand Rockett St George have delved into colour in their new book. Gabrielle Fagan takes a look. Colour has well and truly invaded our homes. In fact, no interiors scheme is complete these days without at least a dash of a punchy shade! That might sound pretty scary, though, if you’re still clinging to neutrals and quaking at the thought of plunging into the dizzy array of colours on offer. Step forward self-confessed colour-addicts Lucy St George and Jane Rockett, the duo behind chic interiors destination, Rockett St George. They’re on a mission to help us transform our homes with a host of hues, and reveal their secrets and personal inspirations in their new book, Rockett St George: Extraordinary Interiors In Colour. Colour is emotional, says the pair - “Think peaceful pastels, and sexy reds, creative greens and happy yellows” - and it’s important to consider the meaning of colour and how it affects your emotions, if you want to create a home that feels right for you and harbours the right mood. Rockett and St George visited homes around the world bursting with bright, bold and brilliant ideas, and looked at the colour rules - and how to break them! - for conjuring successful schemes. Check out their guide to four of the most fashionable shades for rooms...

RIGHT A picture wall which adds colour and drama and expresses personal style in an Edinburgh home | Catherine Gratwicke/ RylandPeters&Small/PA

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LEFT Let The Sunshine In Sunny hues – from lemon yellow through to fiery orange – create a stunningly colourful corner in a living room at the home of Eloise Jones and Aine Donovan | Catherine Gratwicke/RylandPeters&Small/PA

BELOW Lighten The Mood With A Flash Of Yellow Hyde Armchair – Fabric (Acor) Yellow, £395, Habitat | Habitat/PA

Let the sunshine in “A splash of yellow will catch the eye, set the heart racing and make you smile”, declare the pair. “Yellow’s associated with feelings of joy, optimism, happiness and warmth. It can lift your spirits like a sudden ray of

If bold sunny shades seem too vibrant and make you want

sunshine and is believed to promote clear thinking and

to reach for your sunglasses, consider opting for more

quick decision-making.”

subtle sandy-yellow shades as an alternative to creams.

Their own favourite shade on the yellow spectrum is

Considering the effect of light on colour is also key,

mustard, which they describe as “an earthy hue that’s

they caution. For instance, a cool-toned lemon yellow

both sophisticated and a wonderful way to inject an

can feel hard and unwelcoming in the colder light of a

uplifting spirit into your home”.

north-facing room, making it more suitable for southfacing rooms.

Work the colour: Black can make a perfect neutral backdrop for strong colours like yellow or orange. “It

Lighten the mood with a flash of yellow

makes them pop and allows furniture, textiles and

Yellow accessories pack a punch, and Rockett and St

artwork to shine through and become the stars of the

George note how a yellow chair or piece of art “brings

show,” they explain.

energy to a room without overwhelming it”.

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Seduce with pink Pinks are enjoying huge popularity in decor right now

Work the colour: For living rooms and bedrooms, the

- particularly the soft, pale tones. “The gentler shades

duo recommend “nude and pale pinks with warm

of pink encourage calmness and love, while stronger

undertones to make you feel nurtured and safe”.

shades, such as hot pink, go hand in hand with feelings of joyfulness and creativity,” enthuse the duo. Our

Work or studio spaces, meanwhile, are the perfect

passion for pink is nothing new, they point out, as the

place to experiment with “brighter pinks, which are

shade has been a constant favourite as a decorative

flamboyant and expressive, ideal for creating impact”.

choice throughout the decades, from ice-cream pastel pinks in the Fifties, to the hot pinks of the Eighties. BELOW

Rockett and St George took inspiration from earthy

A seductive symphony in pink in the El Fenn hotel, Marrakech, with

pinks characteristic of Moroccan homes for the pink

raspberry embroidery on curtains, a claret velvet chair, and an

shades in their paint collection for Craig & Rose. Their

earthy sorbet shade on the walls of the room | Catherine Gratwicke/

nude/pink shades include Broderie, Gladstone Grey

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and Bohemia (Chalky Emulsion Paint, £35 for 2.5L).

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Go green and gorgeous

Dive into blue

“Green is fabulously versatile. Whether you prefer soft

“Blue is the coolest of all the colours in the spectrum

sage, rich emerald or deep forest green, this crowd-pleaser

and conjures up feelings of reliability and stability,” says

of a colour can be adapted to suit just about any style of

Rockett. “Due to its associations with nature - think of

interior,” the decor-lovers declare. Green is said to evoke

clear summer skies and turquoise ocean - blue can also

feelings of balance, tranquillity and renewal, and studies

inspire feelings of serenity and contentment.”

have shown that it’s the most restful colour for the human

Blue, she points out, is a stress-busting colour with a

eye. It’s totally synonymous with the ‘green’ movement and

masculine edge (a recent study found that 42% of men

eco initiatives that are on the rise right now too.

chose blue as their favourite colour), but that doesn’t mean blue is just for boys, of course!

Work the colour: Dark greens work wonders in living rooms and bedrooms, or anywhere else in the home

Work the colour: Bold blues, the pair suggest, particularly

where you want to relax and have “a little respite”,

suit home offices, children’s playrooms, hallways and

advise the colour gurus. “Brighter punchier greens are

bathrooms. Darker blues project a sense of sophistication

perfect for energising a busy area such as the kitchen or

and tranquillity, and can work as the perfect backdrop for

hallway,” they also suggest. “Green accents in the shape

art collections and decorative displays.

of plants or cacti will bring your decor to life and - added bonus - act as a natural air-refresher for the home.”

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ABOVE Bring On the Balance with a Touch of Green haplin Armchair – Velvet Upholstered – Forest Green, £329, Cult Furniture | Cult Furniture/PA

RIGHT A room featuring rich forest green – a calming colour associated with growth and good health – which has been chosen for the bedroom in this Edinburgh home | Catherine Gratwicke/RylandPeters&Small/PA

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RIGHT Blended blue-greens dominate an airy living room, filled with cherished pieces of art and furniture, at the home of Caitlin and Samuel, founders of Popham Design | Catherine Gratwicke/ RylandPeters&Small/PA

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Manufacturer of fine quality joinery, kitchens,wardrobes and solid wood furniture.

OUR RE-VAMPED KITCHEN SHOWROOM NOW OPEN WITH NEW STYLES

Manufacturer of fine quality joinery, kitchens,wardrobes and solid wood furniture.

SPECIALISTS IN HANDCRAFTED BESPOKE JOINERY FROM START TO FINISH

Haroys, Artistry in Carpentry since 1976 Since 1976 Haroys has been a Poole based manufacturer of fine quality joinery, kitchens, wardrobes and solid wood furniture. Whether you need an individually designed staircase for your home or you are a building company in need of any joinery, bespoke or traditional, for your new development, it will be manufactured in-house at our Poole site to your exacting specifications by our expert local craftsmen. The finished product can be collected or delivered to your door and, if required, fitted by our experienced team led by our Master Craftsman who has over twenty years experience. Haroys offer a personalised design service for kitchens, and handmade bespoke furniture. For a personal consultation call the Haroys Team on 01202 686236.

Contact us: T. 01202 686236 E. sales@haroys.co.uk W. www.haroys.co.uk A. 192 Stanley Green Road, Poole, BH15 3AH Kitchen showroom opening times: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; Saturday by appointment only

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LIVING INTERIORS | INTERIORS

Create the perfect media unit to suit your home This month we want to show you how to build up the perfect media unit which keeps the space tidy and usable. Starting with the shape; build bold lines around your television, this helps create a visual flow around the room. When deciding colours, consider the darkness of your television, especially in a white walled room. Mask your television by matching the unit’s colour then subtly lighten the room by mixing lighter and darker tones of grey as we have done here. Its best to keep darker colours at ground level and lighten the colour as you go towards the ceiling. Finish off your media unit by mounting the television on matching board which hides all the cables behind without the need to get into the walls which can be expensive. Once you have the media unit complete, reflect the shape of the unit with the coffee table, use lighter colours on a larger coffeeglass works wonders to reflect light while being an easy to maintain work surface. Go bold with darker colours in a cozy room and add in a touch of personality. This stunning unit has been designed by Carre as part of the Modular collection and is currently on Ex-display sale!. Featuring hidden drawers in the bottom, floating shelves, and touch opening wall units- It is just one of the many styles and colours

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A Fantastic Year at Reformed Plastics With Christmas approaching and the year coming to an end it is a great time to reflect back on the projects we have undertaken in the past 12 months. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the pleasure of commissioning several bespoke projects, installing many decks, fences and gates, producing hundreds of pieces of furniture, and all the while diverting millions of plastic bags and bottles from UK landfills! Visiting more shows than ever! We love attending the different shows which allow us to showcase our products to new and existing clients. This year we added a few extra to our run and had a great time meeting everyone that visited our stall. The New Forest and Hampshire County

We also visited the Birmingham NEC for the

Show has always been a highlight of

Farm Business & Country House Innovation

the year for us, with this being our 10th

Show, the Royal County of Berkshire Show,

year attending. Despite the questionable

the Romsey Show and the Dorset County

weather on some days we still saw a great

Show. They were all great opportunities

turn out with people interested in learning

to display our products and discuss the

more about the benefits of our products.

benefits of using Reformed Plastics with a wide and receptive audience. We would like to thank everyone who came along and took the time to talk with us. Back to school We love working with local schools, not only helping to update their outdoor spaces with safe and durable products, but the best part is when the children get involved and we can teach them about the impact of plastic waste on the environment. A particular favourite project of the year was working with St James CE First School in Alderholt. As part of an on-going project around plastic waste and how it effects the planet they were looking at ways in which they could reduce, reuse and recycle. Teaming up with us at Reformed

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E X- D I S P L AY ITEM WINTER SALE Another exciting project we undertook

was to design and build a four piece

Fantastic ex-display items that

modular ride-on playground train for St.

we are putting in our Winter Sale!

Joseph’s Primary School. It was to replace

These are a selection of products

their old traditional wooden train that

currently available. Please get in

had become unsafe to use due to rot and

touch to enquire & order yours,

natural deterioration. The trains purpose

because once they’re gone they’re

is to stimulate imaginative play as well

gone! (Prices ex VAT)

have

limited

range

as help to be more inclusive for children to engage and make friends. Made from 100% recycled plastic means it will never rot, crack or splinter, making it safe for the children to play on for generations to come. South Coast Karting With David, the owner of Reformed Plastics, being an avid karter and spending much time down at the track at South Coast Karting, working with them to update their

“ T E R RY T H E T R ACTO R & T R A I L O R ” P L AY S E T WA S £ 3 , 5 0 0 N O W £ 2 , 5 0 0

old tired furniture was a perfect partnership. Plastics to create a range of benches fitted

We provided a range of new picnic tables

perfectly with their project. The children

for the outside seating area so that the

were encouraged to help design the

customers can relax and enjoy watching

benches, giving them ownership over the

the racing in comfort. The benefit of

project, and watch them come to life when

the furniture being durable and low

they were completed and delivered to

maintenance means that they will last

the playground.

over 50 years and therefore save any future expense. We are proud to now have three outdoor banners placed around the venue, with this being such a popular local attraction it is the perfect spot to promote

M U LT I - C O L O U R E D P L AY CABIN 1.5M SQ. X 1.8MH WA S £ 8 0 0 N O W £ 6 0 0

our business and benefits of investing in recycled plastic products.

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Now is the time to act Winter sees us using our gardens less often, so why not use this opportunity to upgrade your outdoor space. We have a fantastic range of products that can replace old and tired wood with modern and sustainable recycled plastic options including; anti-slip decking, fences, gates and garden furniture. So don’t put it off, if you act now you will have the perfect garden ready in time for spring. About us At Reformed Plastics we offer a wide range of standard products from benches to bollards, and decking to dining sets and more, all manufactured from 100% recycled plastics! However

because

hand

make

everything to order, we’re able to customise products to your bespoke requirements in a variety of colours, sizes and styles. And if you can’t find what you are looking for from our standard range, we have the flexibility and understanding to collaborate with you to bring an idea to life! From

concept

completion,

our

experienced and dedicated team based at our Parley workshop will make it their mission, for you to get the most out of your outdoor space for the best price possible. Also due to the ever increasing importance to recycle and protect the environment, the plastic used is recycled in the UK and

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wet weather we experience. Unlike wooden benches that soak up water, these are water resistant and can simply be wiped dry.

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is the perfect alternative to wood. Our aims are to help rebuild the environment by utilising a commodity, which people would otherwise just throw away, and so turn what to some would be rubbish into a valuable product for everybody. Financial benefits Achieving value for money is a key driver for any purchasing decision. Although some recycled products have greater up-front cost, their longevity and durability make them a more cost-effective option over the long term. Why are recycled plastic products different? Plastic lumber is the perfect alternative to anything that has ever needed maintaining. Plastic lumber can be cut with a regular saw, drilled, nailed or screwed into and routed as easily as wood. • Will not rot, split or splinter • Will not need painting or staining • Maintenance free • Resistant to all weather • Resistant to vandalism • Resistant to chemicals • Resistant to salt water • Resistant to insects and bacteria • Anti-slip decking • Lasts for over 50 years Merry Christmas! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal custom and we wish you a very peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year from the whole team at REFORMED PLASTICS.

• Quality Decking, Fencing & Furniture • 100% Recycled Plastic • Can be worked with like wood • Does not rot, split or splinter • Strong, Durable & Weather Resistant • Maintenance Free & lasts over 50 years! • Local, Friendly Family run business • Unique, High Quality Personal Service • Nationwide Delivery

FOR A FREE QUOTATION CALL

01202 385 751

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THE FENCING CENTRE | OUTDOOR LIVING

Christmas and mulled wine, its wintertime! Are you are thinking about where to store your garden furniture over the winter, is your heart set on a new garden shed or are you looking at a new cosy log cabin for your office? If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide what space you want to create then why not pop down to The Fencing Centre Garden Buildings and take a closer look at their display buildings. Are you looking for a new dining room to have all the family over for Christmas? Or are you a personal trainer that needs more space? One of their garden buildings could be the solution for you. Their log cabins can be insulated to enable you to use them all year round.

They are offering 15% off all Summerhouses and Heav y Duty sheds in December! Their expert team of fitters will ensure your

any size you like. They keep a range of log

building is fitted to the highest standard

cabins and sheds in stock so that they are

and they can project manage your build

available for a fast delivery.

from start to finish. Established in 1984, The Fencing Centre is Their display buildings are all painted in an

a family run company, it started off as one

endless range of colours and they are all

site which has expanded over the years and

individually designed to give you inspiration.

now has seven retail sites across the South of England. The family is at the heart of

They offer 0% finance on all their buildings

their business of which many work for the

to enable you to spread the cost over a

company now.

year. All their sheds and summerhouses are made to order which means you can have

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Christmas doesn’t seem that far, will your tree fit in your car? Come to us, pick a tree, and we’ll give you free delivery!

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Enhancing your outer space, from makeovers to grand designs! Free site visits to discuss your garden and present hard landscape and soft planting design options that come with fully itemised costs.

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Unique Dog, Unique Diet This month Cerberus Organic Dog Food is focussing on its pioneering variable Build Model, which allows you to change your dog’s diet, as often as you like, whilst optimising nutritional health benefits. Dogs have come a long way from feral survival to domestication and this journey has significantly evolved their food and dietary intake. From scraps and leftovers, developing diets from pet food companies and our shift to a heightened awareness of nutritional health, a lot has changed in the canine food sector. During their research and trials James and Debbie, the founders of Cerberus, realised that dogs like humans can be very fussy when it comes to food, “We soon understood that every dog regardless of breed is very different and that goes for their taste buds, sense of smell and also the allergies that they are susceptible to.” James picks up the story to explain, “We found that some dogs were just not a fan of certain ingredients. Cockapoos were a breed, which knew exactly what they liked and what they didn’t like, with carrots and butternut squash being abruptly ejected from the bowl! The feedback from the owners further strengthened our belief that a variable model was needed, where the owner can change and adapt their dog’s meal with a click of a button. It wasn’t all about the choices of the dog, as allergies played an important factor, so creating optionality and not being limited to basic recipes was something we identified as a critical element to our strategy.” The Build Model enables the owner to create a meal by selecting from an extensive range of ingredients, from each category. Once you have inputted your information

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on your dog you are then guided through

conditions and health issues. In last

the following categories:

month’s issue we covered Border Collie

•

PROTEINS

Ted and his Osteoarthritis, with our system

•

CARBOHYDRATES

suggesting beneficial health ingredients

•

FRUITS

such as cod liver oil, green lipped mussels,

•

VEGETABLES

beets and moringa leaf powder. The

•

OILS

system is adaptive to each dog and makes

•

SPECIALIST

recommendations to the owner as they are making their choices.”

You can pick and choose as you see fit and the clever part of the model is that

The Build Model isn’t just for dogs with

you never have to worry about making an

health issues, it creates diet variety,

unbalanced meal because the website

optimises the nutrition for each dog and

is coded and mapped against regulatory

reduces stress for owners with fussy dogs.

nutritional parameters, nutritional research

A good example is the wonderful Luna,

and a balancing algorithm. James explains

her owner Janine McEnnerney provides

further, “What we were able to do was to

the story, “Luna is a German Shepherd

upload all of our research on the different

cross Lurcher who will be two years old at

breeds, associated health issues and

the end of February. She has been a very

nutritional health analysis. It allowed us

fussy eater ever since her young pup days,

to use the information on each dog and

even sometimes refusing to eat at all, which

make suggestions on ingredients that are

for an owner is worrying. We tried every

research supported to help with certain

dog food and recipe in the market, but

nothing was working. James introduced us to Cerberus, as one of his first clients and Luna has loved all the different variety of meals James has given her. You can see the difference in her behaviour, her coat is soft and shiny, and she looks so good! James’s help and guidance has been amazing, and I would definitely recommend Cerberus to any other fellow owner.” Each ingredient listed within the Build Model provides you with a detailed description of the nutritional health benefits, which is vital in guiding an owner through the decision-making

process.

Further,

the

Cerberus research segment identifies the most commonly associated health issues with each breed covered, so as you are deciding on which ingredient to include, you can understand why you should include them!

C O N TAC T

WEBSITE

ADDRESS

07393 432723

www.cerberusdogfood.com

3 Vista Place, Ingworth Road,

info@cerberusdogfood.com

Poole, BH12 1JY

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

AUDI A8 PLUG -IN HYBRID Open for orders later this year, a plug-in Hybrid version of the Audi A8, capable of up to 28 miles on electric power alone. Audi says the model will ‘turn a large portion of daily journeys into a locally emissions-free and near-silent driving experience.’ With a 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine and electric motor, there are two power choices: 335 hp and 443 hp, the latter giving a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and governed top speed of 155mph. The spacious interior of the Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro conveys the relaxed atmosphere of a luxurious lounge, says Audi. The high level of equipment includes an optional relaxation seat with a variety of settings and a heated footrest with a foot massage function. Audi provides more than 30 driver assist systems for the plug-in hybrid saloon which are divided into City and Tour packages. Lighting options range up to HD matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light and OLED rear lights.

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R O A D T E S T: J E E P W R A N G L E R Jeep is a legendary brand and its Wrangler model has won a reputation for toughness and goanywhere capability which stretches back to the second world war. Originally founded in America and now part of the giant Fiat-Chrysler Group, Jeep is still creating rugged yet stylish vehicles and the new Wrangler is a prime example, writes NICK FLETCHER. With prices starting at £41,455, the Wrangler comes in two and four-door form, with petrol and diesel engines, and a choice of two different four-wheel-drive systems. New styling gives the Wrangler a more formidable appearance and the cabin has also been refreshed and upgraded and offers increased storage capacity. Boot space in the four-door versions is 533 litres, boosted to 1,044 litres with the rear seats folded.

reversing camera, and electronic control with roll mitigation.

stability

The new engines – a 2.2-litre 200 hp turbo diesel and 2.0-litre 272 hp turbo petrol - both use eightspeed automatic transmission. Depending on trim level, there is a choice of two different ondemand four wheel drive systems – CommandTrac and Rock-Trac. Both systems feature the new Selec-Trac full-time two-speed transfer case for continuous monitoring and management of the torque sent to front and rear wheels.

While the emphasis is usually on Wrangler’s amazing off-road capability, the model is also happy on city streets, providing a comfortable ride. The featured diesel model in flagship Rubicon trim starts from £49,455.

The Wrangler has always been praised more for its off-road ability than its on-road performance, but it is easy to drive on the tarmac. The diesel version has a 0-60 mph time of 10.3 seconds and top speed of 100 mph. Emissions are 209 g/km and average fuel economy is 36 mpg. Another Wrangler plus-point is that it is the only full open-air 4x4 SUV available on the market. It offers various top combinations including the Sky One-Touch Powertop, new Zipperless Premium Sunrider soft top and Freedom Top, a removable three-panel hard top.

Equipment includes heated leather sports seats, LED headlamps and rear lights, a touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a raft of improved safety content including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection,

With new styling, latest engines and backed by a five-year warranty, the Jeep Wrangler can blend extreme off-road performance with practical everyday urban cruising, a rare combination which is very hard to match.

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R O A D T E S T: D A C I A D U S T E R C O M F O R T T C E The Dacia Duster is a family SUV with a price once described by the manufacturer as ‘shockingly cheap’ yet the remarkable aspect of the cleverly-designed Duster is that it doesn’t look at all cheap, writes NICK FLETCHER. Prices start at £10,995 and for that you do get a minimally-equipped version so many buyers aim for mid-range models which offer much more kit yet can still be as much as £5,000 cheaper than some comparable rivals.

diesel in the line up, with five trim levels which are priced up to around £20,000. The featured model is a Duster with a 128 hp 1.3 litre TCe turbo-petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. In midrange Comfort trim it costs £14,995 and standard features include alloy wheels, air-conditioning, cruise control, four powered windows, LED daytime running lights, rear-view camera, touch-screen infotainment, Bluetooth, connectivity features and sat-nav.

Dacia is part of the giant Renault Group and the Duster is built on a proven Renault platform and uses Renault engines, but there the similarities end. Duster has a distinctive and pleasing design which can equal that of many of its class rivals and while admittedly equipment levels are not always as generous, the Duster can still shout about its great value for money.

Revised last year, Duster now has upgraded interior trim and re-vamped external styling which give it enhanced kerb appeal. Seating is more comfortable and the cabin takes four adults with ease and a fifth at a squeeze. The boot has good capacity at 478 litres, and space can be boosted to an impressive 1,623 litres by dropping the rear seats. The engine pulls well, the gearbox has a slick action and together they deliver a top speed of 118 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 11.1 seconds. Average fuel economy is 47 mpg and emissions are 139 g/km. The suspension set-up is quite supple though the overall handling is still composed and the steering provides good feedback so you always feel fully in control. Duster is not just a breath of fresh air in the SUV market, it is a gale of fresh air sweeping away many SUV pre-conceptions. Unashamedly aimed at cost-conscious buyers, the Duster’s soaring sales have help Dacia become the fastest-growing brand in Europe.

The entry version has a 1.0 litre petrol engine and there is a 1.3 litre petrol and a 1.5 litre

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Silver Wheels provide high quality wheel refurbishment to both the public and trade in the Dorset area. Over 25 years experience | Samples available in our showroom | Experienced staff on hand to answer any questions

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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY SafeTracâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tracking solutions let you know when a vehicle is idling or taking a less efficient route. This lets you optimise your productivity.

SafeTrac helps companies and individuals to save money by using vehicle tracking on fleet, commercial and private solutions MONITOR DRIVER BEHAVIOUR Vehicle tracking from SafeTrac helps

SafeTrac helps companies to save money

you to crack down on unsafe driver

by using vehicle tracking both fleet and

behaviours that risk the health of the

commercial solutions. Along with private

public, your drivers and your vehicles.

car owners who can not only protect their own car but also gain insurance benefits from the service.

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asset tracking and remote GPS tracking

with control from anywhere in the world.

equipment, they can help you find the

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perfect solution for your business to save

tracking systems to help people to protect

you money and secure your workers.

themselves and their property. Based in Southampton, SafeTrac supplies As

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tracking systems to the whole of the UK and

software, lone worker safety devices,

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Europe. Working with very carefully selected partners and distributors allows SafeTrac to offer a fully comprehensive service. SafeTrac can help you save money by giving genuine advice get in touch for a friendly chat to discover the best solutions for your requirements whether you are a business or

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C O N TAC T

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ADDRESS

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www.safetrac-solutions.com

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info@safetrac-solutions.com

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TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S | B U N C H ES O F W EST B O U R N E

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 Marks & Spencer Car Park, has quickly established itself as selling the freshest flowers at the best prices locally. With Friendly service and free local delivery it’s the one stop shop for all your floristry needs. Simone one of the partners said, “We receive deliveries most days from our UK and Dutch suppliers and pride ourselves on supplying the best quality and freshest flowers locally.” When you visit the shop the flowers are mostly displayed outside, they also stock a vast range of vases, cards and

helium balloons. One of the many surprises is that they sell a large range of greenery and florist accessories. They also offer bespoke bouquets and gift work. The pricing is completely transparent across all products, so there’s no need for that awkward “how much is it” question! Simone went on to say, “We have had a fantastic year and our gift work, wedding service and funeral tribute work has grown alongside our retail flower offering. We even supplied AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United team captains with

offer an at home service and can decorate

wreaths for the remembrance match.”

for any event, or your whole house!

Simone was joined this year by a Chelsea

If you are unable to visit then they

Flower Show Gold Medal Winner and the

have online ordering via their website

creations that the pair of them make are

www.bunchesof.co.uk or can be phoned

incredible. Add to this the range of topiary,

on 01202 762940 and whether you order in

this really is a must visit flower shop.

person or via the website they offer a free local delivery service.

During the Christmas season they stock hand made Wreaths and can create

Bunches of Westbourne really is the place

bespoke Christmas displays. They even

you must visit for all your floristry needs!

C O N TAC T

VISIT

01202 762940

The Coach House, 62a Seamoor Road, Westbourne,

www.bunchesof.co.uk

Bournemouth, BH4 9AS (next to M&S)

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H E A LT H & B E AU T Y | R I V E R A E S T H E T I C S

Internationally Renowned and Individually Focussed Cosmetic Treatments at River Aesthetics Leading cosmetic medicine and aesthetic clinic based in London, Hampshire and Dorset With Christmas quickly approaching it is no

the chin, hide bumps in noses and define

surprise that everyone wants to look their

the jaw in addition to harmonising the lips.

best over the festivities. Award winning River Aesthetics in Canford Cliffs have

When will you see results?

seen a huge increase in 2019 from patients

You will see instant results. If you have Ellanse

requesting jawline contouring and profile

you will see your best results at 12 weeks

improvements.

following the collagen stimulation phase. For us it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

“For many years we have tried to establish

BEFORE

AFTER

How long do they last?

the features responsible for a beautiful or perfect face. We want to see harmony in

a mini face lift. In the ‘selfie’ society we

Our lower face profiling treatments will last

the lower face with the upper lip in balance

now live in everyone wants to look picture

between 1-2 years depending on the area

with the cheek, nose and chin.”

perfect. We’ve seen the hype with make-up

treated and product used.

artists contouring and transforming people Dermal fillers have evolved from over

with make-up and now we can do the

Do you think that combining treatments

plumped pouts and volumised cheeks to

same with fillers to give you a more defined

improves patient outcomes?

now being able to contour bumps in noses,

and even look.

Definitely,

our

approach

extremely

holistic, with physiological well-being being

improve chin positioning and even create more chiselled jawlines. As global trainers

How do you treat these areas?

an integral part of the patient journey. We

in these treatments, you can be assured

These areas can be treated with either a

need to try and address all the components

you are in very safe hands. Celebrity

Hyaluronic Acid or Ellanse. Ellanse is the

of ageing; skin health, loss of volume,

favourite doctors, Dr Manning and Dr

first of a new class of dermal fillers and

sagging, hormonal imbalances and lifestyle

Woodward, from River Aesthetics, answer

naturally regenerates volume and restores

measures. Treating these factors in isolation

your questions about the revolutionary

the shape that time has taken away. Thanks

will never address all the factors so you will

lower face profiling treatments they offer.

to its unique properties, it not only corrects

never optimise patient results. We can use

wrinkles and folds but also stimulates your

Profhilo (our skin boosting and hydrating

Why is lower face profiling important?

own collagen production to really treat

treatment), Botulinum Toxin and Laser

The profile of your face is more important

the underlying causes of facial ageing.

treatments all in conjunction with our dermal

to your overall look than you may realise. If

The effects are gradual and longer-lasting

filler products to give you the best result.

you catch a glimpse of it in the mirror and

giving you a natural youthful appearance.

notice that one feature overpowers your

The River Aesthetic doctors have carried

River Aesthetics are offering House readers

entire face—be it because it’s too big, too

out

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treatments

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off the entire balance of your appearance.

people’s lives.

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Facial contouring and sculpting can give a

treatment booked to maximise your results.

more defined shape to the face by restoring

What areas can be treated?

This is so you can achieve maximum results.

lost volume, softening deep folds and lines

For the lower profile there are a number of

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areas that can be treated; we can augment

31/12/2019).

C O N TAC T

WEBSITE

L O C AT I O N

01202 024060

www.riveraesthetics.com

25 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs,

reception@riveraesthetics.com

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R E V I E W E D | T H E OV E R C L I F F P U B

Reviewed

TH E OVERC LIFF PU B It can’t be denied that a trip to the pub is

version, which was topped with breaded

a much loved past time, the Suncliff Hotel

mushrooms, onion rings, pickles, spring

has perfected this great British tradition

onions, cheese and tomato relish. They

with the Overcliff Pub; taking everything we

were as delicious as they sound and worth

love about a pub experience and placing it

every calorie! Keeping to the same theme

in a stunning location on the East Overcliff

we also ordered the tear & share; a baked

Drive. You can enjoy proper pub food and

Camembert with rosemary and sunflower

drink whilst soaking in the stunning sea

seed nested within a bread ring, the cheese

views in the laid-back friendly atmosphere.

was deliciously soft and gooey perfect for dipping, a great dish for the whole table

So needless to say we took it upon ourselves

to enjoy. And finally we couldn’t resist the

to test it out for our readers!

sweet potato falafel with feta and salad sitting on top of a flat bread. The falafel was

crispy seafood selection was a favourite on

We visited just as Christmas had come to

soft and full of flavour with the contrasting

the table; battered catch, filo prawns, salt

the Suncliff Hotel, with trees and festive

crunch of the salad and saltiness of the feta

and pepper squid, crab cake, breaded cod

flourishes all over adding a seasonal charm

it made for a light and tasty starter.

goujons and whole tail scampi served with

to the modern and classy style interior.

chips and peas. If you are a seafood fan

Settling down we perused their new menu,

You may think we were full at this point but

then this is just the dish for you, with such

which is packed full of classic hearty dishes.

we powered on through, eagerly anticipating

a wide selection on the plate to tantalise

our mains. First up, is it even a food review if

the taste buds it will leave those cravings

With a mischievous smile, dirty fries were

Gary doesn’t test out the burger? Purely for

satisfied. The char grilled 8oz sirloin steak,

suggested as a start to our feast, a mountain

research purposes of course! So naturally

was ordered medium rare and declared to

of fries topped with meatballs, onion rings,

his eyes lit up at the sight of the 8oz burger

be cooked perfectly, served with a tomato,

pickles, spring onions, cheese and BBQ

topped with relish and Monterrey jack

flat mushroom, onion rings and chips, this

sauce, it was safe to say we were calling this

cheese along with a generous side of chips

was another classic done very well. Finally,

a cheat day and throwing the diet out the

(as if we hadn’t had enough) and onion rings.

having never tried polenta before and

window. Not wanting to leave out our token

The burger was thick and juicy, cooked

fancying something different, we ordered

vegetarian we also ordered the meatless

perfectly it did not disappoint. The Overcliff

the grilled polenta and parmesan cake, served with rich tomato relish and salad. The cake was golden and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle, if you love cheese this is the dish for you, combined with the crisp fresh salad it was absolutely mouth watering. If you are a fan of pub classics then head on over to the Overcliff Pub to relax and enjoy some delicious food. You may, like us, have to be rolled out the door when you are finished but there is always tomorrow to head to hit the diet, today is the day to treat yourself! BOOKINGS T. 01202 298350 W. www.suncliff.oceana-collection.com A. East Overcliff Dr, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AG

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ALL I WANT FO R C H RISTMAS IS... G LOWI N G S K I N! It’s that time of year when the mornings

of Vitamin D and the NHS recommends

become frosty and our skin starts to look

taking a daily supplement. We can test for

dull, dehydrated and flaky. Is there anything

any deficiencies using a sample of your

that can be done, you ask? Our clinician,

blood and can also prescribe a vitamin

Shikha, is here to tell all…

supplement if necessary.

“Just because it’s winter does not mean

Winter is the best time of year for peeling

you need to put away your sun cream.

which is exciting! We worry about peels

therefore fantastic for those with tired, dull

There is less UVB in winter but UVA is still

in the summer months as sun exposure

and ageing skin as it provides overall more

present which can age your skin. We

puts you at high risk of unwanted post-

plump and luminous skin.

stock sun creams with a high UVA rating

inflammatory hyperpigmentation. So, if

that will protect your skin all year round

you plan ahead and make sure your skin

We can also develop a daily skincare

from these damaging ageing effects. As

has time to settle you will look fabulous for

program personally tailored to you using

a side note, one thing to remember is that

the party season! We can provide varying

medical grade skin care products such

UVB stimulates Vitamin D production,

strengths of peels from shallow all the

as ZO Skinhealth, which is proven to help

so during the winter months this can be

way up to medical grade deep peels that

with acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation,

depleted. Most people living in the UK

are tailored to your individual skin type

melasma and many other skin complaints.

don’t see enough sun from October to

and condition. Peels are great for treating

They offer full programmes of skincare

March to produce the optimal amount

pigmentation, fine lines, acne or if you just

which cover everything from cleansing

want smooth, clear, healthy skin. It provides

and exfoliation to moisturising and actively

a more even skin tone, less dark spots and

targeting problem areas.”

smaller pores. Meet Shikha Rishi Profhilo® is a new deeply nourishing

I am a highly experienced Aesthetics

treatment,

specially

Pharmacist and have a number of years

formulated to contain a unique level of

training under the world-renowned Dr.

Hyaluronic Acid (a naturally occurring

Katie Goldie in Harley Street, London and

substance found in our bodies that is

Dr Tim Pearce at SkinViva, Manchester. My

responsible for maintaining moisture within

own clinic is based in my home town of

our skin). When injected into areas of the

Bournemouth, at the Sandbanks Clinic in

face, it helps encourage the production

Poole. I am a conscientious practitioner.

of collagen and elastin across the skin.

I want to understand your aims and

Due to the way Profhilo® has been made, it

expectations and together we will come

acts as a hydrator rather than a filler, and is

to a joint treatment plan. This is proven

which

has

been

to give a much more natural and longerlasting result than a “one size fits all”

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approach to Botox and fillers. I only use the

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clinic and to begin our journey together,

most advanced techniques and products in my consultations including the wellestablished Botox and Juvederm ranges. I look forward to welcoming you into the revealing a more elegant you.

C O N TAC T

L O C AT I O N

07817 594092

Sandbanks Clinic, Tower House, 45 Commercial

www.elegantaesthetic.co.uk

Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0JA

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AESTHETIC TREATMENTS FROM THE GPHC REGULATED, HARLEY STREET TRAINED SHIKHA RISHI

07817 594092 | www.elegantaesthetic.co.uk SANDBANKS CLINIC, TOWER HOUSE, 45 COMMERCIAL ROAD, POOLE, DORSET, BH14 0JA

PRP Vampire Facials, £175 normally £350 Using your own plasma we give your skin the ultimate boost, stimulating collagen production and growth factors to tighten and reduce wrinkles.

All Lip Fillers, £50 oﬀ Get that perfect pout in time for the mistletoe!

Profhilo Injections, £200 normally £300 Ultra moisturizing slow release Hyaluronic Acid is injected in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin to increase ﬁrmness, reduce ﬁne lines and wrinkles and hydrate dull, tired looking skin.

Aqualyx Fat dissolving Injections, £150 normally £225

Dissolve those stubborn, diﬃcult to shift pockets of fat such as under your chin, hips and thighs.

The Perfect Peel, £200 normally £250 Prescription strength peel that gives you the ultimate skin makeover revealing glowing, even skin tone.

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R E V I E W E D | T H E PA M P E R LO U N G E

Reviewed

THE PA M P E R LO U N G E Situated on Southbourne’s Seabourne Road, The Pamper Lounge is an elegant, friendly beauty salon that offers everything from nails extensions to high definition eyebrows. REMOVED

With excellent reviews on Google we decided to try out the salon for ourselves. Gemma tells us all about her indulgent afternoon being pampered by the team with

exfoliation –Dermaplaning is one of the

application, as well as stimulation collagen

a Dermaplanning Facial and Shellac Nails.

best methods of exfoliation as it has no

and elastin too. It’s very similar to a male

downtime. The skin is left glowing and

wet shave, a scalpel is used to gently scrape

The salon is lovely, really bright, modern and

healthy looking post treatment, even

the surface of the epidermis and lift away

with a buzzing atmosphere, I just love sitting

Marilyn Monroe was a fan of shaving her

unwanted dead cells, oils and hair. Kim

listening to all the girlie conversations with

face – if it’s good enough for Marilyn then

advises that it will leave my skin glowing,

everyone getting ready for the weekend

it’s good enough for me!

soft and smooth for 2-4 weeks.

with a little pampering. Dermaplaning is the use of a scalpel to

The facial took around an hour, and I can

Salon owner Kim sat down and explained

remove excess dead skin and also excess

honestly say I was so relaxed and chilled out

that to help achieve flawless skin the most

fine hair. It has the benefits of allowing for

that I nearly fell asleep! It didn’t hurt at all

important part of any facial treatment is

better product penetration and make up

and my face felt amazing after, so smooth and fresh looking, even though I already have a daily cleansing routine I couldn’t believe how much dead skin and fine hair came away from my face. I will defiantly be booking in for a further treatment. After my facial Emma applied Shellac to my nails, she did a great job! It took me ages to choose the colour as they have 100’s, with so many choices there really is something for everyone. I came away feeling glamorous and relaxed, ready to start the weekend in style. It’s worth keeping an eye on their Facebook page The Pamper Lounge for special offers, I already have my eye on the 24 carrot gold facial for next time!

C O N TAC T

WEBSITE

ADDRESS

01202 835867

www.thepamperloungebmth.co.uk

24 Seabourne Road, Southbourne,

sales@gibbsquayboatsales.co.uk

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FO O D & D R I N K | V EG A N C H R I S T M A S

A plant-based doesn’t mean a non-traditional lunch Yes, you can even have ‘turkey’ with all the trimmings. Prudence Wade meets Gaz Oakley, author of a new vegan festive cookbook.

The meteoric rise of veganism isn’t exactly

That’s why chef Gaz Oakley has created

new news anymore. Between 2017 and

a special festive cookbook. “Christmas

2018 participants in Veganuary (people

is quite a difficult time to be vegan,” he

pledging to go plant-based for the month

explains. “Maybe you’re going to a house

of January) grew by 183%.

where people really don’t know what to cook for you and it gets awkward, or you’ve

Since then, the animal-free movement has

just gone vegan and used to really enjoy

gone from strength to strength, with shops

cooking a big dinner. It’s easy to get stuck

and restaurants rushing to offer more meat

for ideas and just go to the supermarket and

and dairy-free options than ever. But there’s

get a nut roast, which isn’t very exciting.”

one time of year that has remained firmly meat-full in many of our minds: Christmas.

What started as a few plant-based festive

Pigs in blankets, roast turkey, egg nog... the

recipes soon grew into a long list of

endless list of festive delicacies is far from

alternative dishes, and Oakley knew he had

being plant-based.

to put it all together into a book.

Replacing the classics December 25 is steeped in tradition, and changing the things we’re used to seems almost unconscionable. With this in mind, surely a vegan Christmas is no Christmas at all? People tend to fall into three broad categories: Grinches, those who quite like Christmas and those who absolutely adore the festive season. A few minutes into our conversation, it’s clear Oakley firmly falls into the final section, and could probably wax lyrical about Christmas for hours on end. This is why he’s tried his hardest to find a way to enjoy the festive season with all the trimmings, while still being plant-based.

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LEFT & RIGHT Vegan chef Gaz Oakley | PA Photo/Peter O’Sullivan

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The first thing he did when creating this

traditional elements in it like cranberries,

Christmas is a time for peace

book was coming up with his own versions

rosemary, sage and chestnuts.”

Oakley is coming up to his fourth Christmas

of the classics. Take the centrepiece of

as a vegan, and for him it’s a particularly

any festive lunch: The turkey. “That was

It’s all about the side dishes

the first thing I really needed to master,”

There’s no doubt the centrepiece is hugely

Oakley sighs.

important to Christmas dinner, but the

“I really do think Christmas should be a

sides are an essential supporting act.

peaceful time,” he reflects. “And hopefully

“I managed to come up with a recipe using

Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, cabbage

people’s dinner tables start reflecting this

wheat gluten, also known as seitan,” he

- it’s all delicious, and Oakley argues these

by having no animals on them.”

says. “It’s actually very popular in Asian

are key to making or breaking a good

cooking and has been picked up by the

meal. His advice? If this is your first vegan

So many of us aren’t yet fully committed

vegan scene, but I’ve never seen anyone

Christmas and you don’t quite have the

to a vegan diet but are increasingly eating

make a stuffed vegan turkey before.”

confidence to tackle seitan yet, focus on

more plant-based meals. Even if you aren’t

nailing the accompaniments.

ready to take the meat-free plunge this

Because seitan doesn’t actually have much

poignant time of year to be plant-based.

Christmas, you can still do your bit for both

of a flavour (if anything, you want to mask

“If you have rubbish potatoes you’re not

animal welfare and the environment by

its flavour), Oakley had to work even harder

going to enjoy the meal,” Oakley says. “Or if

replacing the old classics with the same

to make it Christmassy.

your vegetables aren’t cooked right it could

dishes - but cruelty-free.

ruin everything.” Sure, it might sound a bit “I’ve tried to make sure that every flavour

hyperbolic, but this the biggest meal of the

Vegan Christmas by Gaz Oakley is published

and element I’m adding to my recipes

year we’re talking about - its importance

by Quadrille, priced £15. Available now.

has a traditional taste - my dinner last

can’t be over-exaggerated. Even if you’re

year tasted more Christmassy than any

not vegan or even vegetarian, you can work

non-vegan Christmas meal I’ve had in the

towards making a few more of the dishes

past,” he laughs. “I made sure it had all the

on your table cruelty-free.

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L E F T vegan mince pies | PA Photo/Simon Smith R I G H T Jaffa Cakes from Vegan Christmas by Gaz Oakley | PA Photo/Simon Smith

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Vegan Boozy Mince Pies

MAKES 12

INGREDIENTS

Thoroughly combine all the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and

For the filling:

leave the mixture overnight, or for at least 12 hours, stirring every now and then, if possible.

300g mixed dried fruit

Spoon the mince pie filling into sterilised jars - it will keep for two months in the fridge.

2 eating apples (such as Braeburn), grated Juice and zest of 1 orange

Now make the pastry. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon together in a mixing

Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon

bowl. Add the vegan spread and rub into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mix

120ml agave nectar

is a breadcrumb-like consistency. Pour in enough milk to bring the mixture together to form

1tsp allspice

a ball of dough and pick up all the bits from the bowl. Give it a slight knead for two minutes,

60ml vegan-friendly brandy

then wrap the dough in cling film and pop it into the freezer to chill for 25 minutes.

For the pastry:

When you’re ready to make the mince pies, grease a non-stick bun tin and preheat the oven to

250g plain flour

180°C. Sprinkle a little flour onto your work surface and roll out the pastry to around 3mm thick.

125g icing sugar Pinch of salt

Cut 12 circles of pastry to fit your bun tray, line the holes and pop a teaspoonful of pie filling

Pinch of ground cinnamon

mixture into each one. Cut out the tops for each one - in shapes if you wish - and place over

125g vegan spread

the filling, pressing the edges gently to seal. Sprinkle over some caster sugar and bake for

2tbsp almond milk

12-15 minutes, or until golden. Let the mince pies cool before serving or packaging up to give to friends and family.

Vegan Jaffa Cakes

MAKES 24

INGREDIENTS

Make the jelly first as it needs two hours to set. Line a baking tray with cling film. Heat the

For the sponge layer:

agar agar and water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, whisk until the

Coconut oil, for greasing

flakes disappear, remove from the heat and add the orange juice and sugar. Whisk until

120ml soy milk

combined, pour onto your lined baking tray and place in the fridge until set.

55g vegan spread 1tsp orange essence

Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease two non-stick muffin trays with coconut oil.

120g plain flour (can use gluten-free) 100g unrefined caster sugar

Put the soy milk, vegan spread and orange essence into a saucepan and set over a low heat

1tsp baking powder

until the spread has melted and everything has mixed together. Combine the flour, sugar,

1/4tsp fine sea salt

baking powder, salt and spices in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour in the

1/4tsp ground cinnamon

orange-milk mixture. Stir well until you have a thick batter. Spoon a couple tablespoons of

1/4tsp ground nutmeg

the batter into each hole in your greased tray. Smooth the mixture level, then bake for eight minutes until lightly golden.

For the orange jelly: 2tbsp agar agar flakes

Allow to cool slightly in the trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

120ml cold water 240ml freshly squeezed

Put the chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. When

Orange juice

melted, lift the bowl off the pan, allow the chocolate to cool slightly, then stir in the salt.

2tbsp caster sugar Remove the set jelly from the fridge and use a round cutter (just smaller than the cake For the chocolate topping:

bases) to cut the jelly. Lift the rounds onto the top of each cake base, then spoon over the

2x 100g bars dairy-free chocolate, finely

chocolate. Spread the coated jaffa cakes out on a plate and allow to set completely in the

chopped

fridge. It should take about one hour. They will keep for two to three days in the fridge.

Pinch of sea salt

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L E F T Stuffed squash recipe | PA Photo/Simon Smith

FO O D & D R I N K | R EC I P E BY G A Z OA K L E Y

INGREDIENTS

1 large butternut squash, washed

Vegan Stuffed Squash Roast

SERVES 6

A little olive oil For the glazed onions:

Preheat your oven to 180Â°C (350Â°F).

2 red onions, finely sliced 3tbsp balsamic vinegar

Split the squash in half lengthways, place cut-side up onto a baking tray and bake for 45

5tbsp organic coconut sugar

minutes, or until just soft.

For the Christmas rice: 150g wild rice, cooked

Meanwhile, make the glazed onions. Heat three tablespoons of water in a non-stick

150g whole cooked vacuum-packed

saucepan, add the sliced onion and sweat for five minutes.

chestnuts, roughly chopped 75g dried apricots, chopped

Add the vinegar and sugar, then cook for a further 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring

150g mixed nuts, chopped

occasionally, until caramelized. Set aside.

Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of paprika

Mix the Christmas rice ingredients in a mixing bowl until fully combined, then set aside.

Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch of sea salt and pepper

Saute your mushrooms. Heat two tablespoons of water in a non-stick frying pan over a

Pinch of dried sage

medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic powder and seasoning. Saute for five minutes.

For the sauteed mushrooms: 160g fresh mushrooms (I used girolles)

When the squash is cooked and cooled slightly, scoop out the seeds, then scoop out a

1tsp roasted garlic powder

2cm (1in) channel of flesh and mix that into the Christmas rice mixture. Spoon the cranberry

Sea salt and pepper

sauce into one of the squash halves, followed by the rice.

5tbsp cranberry and orange sauce 4 peppers, roasted, skin removed

Top with the peppers, onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Place the

6 sun-dried tomatoes, re-hydrated

other squash half on top, tie together in three places and roast for a further 15 minutes.

2 handfuls baby spinach

Carve and serve straight away.

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P U Z Z L E S | TA K E A B R E A K

It is time to

TA K E A B R E A K

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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.

SA L ES N EG OT IATO R Bournemouth Estate Agent, Lovett International are recruiting for a Sales Negotiator to join our award-winning team.

PROPERT Y MANAGER Churchfield are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated, organised, reliable and hardworking individual to join our busy lettings department within our friendly 5* Google rated Agency, focused on providing a faultless customer experience. Initially to cover maternity leave with the option of longer term prospects dependant on the applicant and industry experience. Salary and packages negotiable depending on experience. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ever growing, independent company where property is our profession, and people are our passion. To apply please contact Gemma Hayward on gemma.hayward@churchfield.uk.com or call 01202 779911

LO O K I N G FO R Q UA L IT Y A PPLI CA N TS FO R E XPA N D I N G C O M PA N Y Everything we do at Burns Hamilton is about Quality, as the area’s largest independent Property Management Company, we have built a reputation on providing quality service to our clients. The same applies to our people, whether your experience lies in property management, lettings, sales, finance or administration we are looking for quality applicants in all fields to work for our expanding company. Apply with your CV to the HR Director Burns Hamilton, email admin@ burnshamilton.co.uk

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We are looking for someone customer focused and able to demonstrate an ability to exceed expectations. 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 ideal although not essential. The skills required for this role will include: • Conducting viewings • Manage and maintain our applicant database and current portfolio • Provide Applicants and Vendors with regular feedback • Generating new business/canvassing • High level of customer service skills • Well presented, determined and selfmotivated • Full UK Driving Licence and own car essential • Thoroughly professional approach to Estate Agency • Salary – Dependent on Experience Hours – 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) What we offer: • Competitive basic salary and uncapped commission • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays – increasing with length of service • Pension scheme • Progression opportunities If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV to julian@lovettinternational.com

F I T T E R T H A N F I T | H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

Quit talking start doing To help you keep on it over festive period here are our 12 days of Christmas tips. 1. Ask for at least 1 active gift: Trainers, yoga

6. Hit the shops. Walk to the shops carry the

10. Subtle exercise. That can be anything

matt, dance lessons, Fitbit – anything to

bags, pack the car, carry the bags again.

from fighting with your tree, putting all the

keep you active over the season.

Move and be active.

decs up, and the taking it all down again –

2. Try doing a couple of 10-minute slots of

7. Relax. With all that running around and

exercise when you have hardly any time.

stress, make sure you have time to relax too.

find what works for you, and let’s not forget

11. Do you really want it? Very often we over

Just a couple of really short workouts at home a day can still make a difference.

that last minute run to the shops!

8. Exercise after food. Studies show that

indulge just because it’s there, not because

exercising after you have eaten reduces

we really want it.

3. Enter a sporting event. There are quite a

sugar spikes. This means you are much less

few around. Reindeer runs and all sorts, but

likely to go for your 4th mince pie, or lock

12. Make plans! Book group activities,

I would highly recommend the ‘Christmas

yourself away with a chocolate orange.

holidays, weekends away. Do things you’ve always wanted to do but not made time

Dip’, usually done in fancy dress. It’s a run into the sea on Christmas day for the

9. Get some fresh air. Go for a walk lap up

for. Join a gym, do a class – take a leap

Christchurch

the cold fresh air.

of faith.

hospital

and

MacMillan

services. Just a £5 entrance fee and a Why wait for the New Year when you can

fantastic thing to be involved in.

start now. Get ahead of the rest and come 4. Drink and be merry of course, but take

try out one of our classes. You won’t regret it.

a few days off to let your body breath and C O N TAC T

recover.

01202 729 270 | info@fitterthanfit.co.uk 5. High intensity. So those short workouts we

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they

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Monday

Wednesday

Friday

06.30-07.30, Muay Thai Bootcamp

09.30-10.30, Muay Thai Class

10.45-11.45, Ladies Thai Fitness

11.00-17.30, Open Gym

10.45-11.45, Ladies Thai Fitness

11.45-16.15, Open Gym

16.15-17.15, Kids Class

11.30-17.10, Open Gym

16.15-17.15, Kids Class

17.30-18.30, Junior Class

16.15-17.15, Kids Class

17.30-18.30, Junior Class

17.30-18.30, Muay Thai Class

17.15-18.00, Junior Class

17.30-18.30, Muay Thai Bootcamp

18.30-20.00, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

18.00-19.00, Boxing

18.30-20.00, Brazilian Jiu Jutsu

18.30-20.00, Open Muay Thai

19.00-20.30, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Thursday

Saturday

06.30-07.30, Hire our space

09.00-10.00, Dirty Boxing

Tuesday

09.30-10.30, Muay Thai Class

10.00-11.00, Kids Class

09.30-10.30, Muay Thai Class

11.00-17.00, Open Gym

11.00-12.30, Muay Thai Bootcamp

11.00-16.15, Open Gym

17.00-18.00, Junior Class: Open Session

17.00-18.30, Muay Thai Class

16.15-17.15, Kids Class

18.00-19.00, Muay Thai Fundamentals

17.15-18.00, Junior Class

19.00-20.00, Sparring

Sunday

18.00-19.00, Boxing

20.00-21.00, Muay Thai Class

10.00-11.00, Kids Class

18.30-20.00, Open Muay Thai 20.00-21.30, Capoiera

19.00-20.00, Muay Thai Class

11.00-12.00, Brazilian Jiu Jutsu

20.00-21.00, Jeet Kune Do

12.00-13.00, Boxing

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W H AT ’ S O N | D EC E M B E R

What’s on

IN D EC EM B ER

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.

TRIBUTE NIGHTS

CHRISTMAS MARKET

DECEMBER

BOURNEMOUTH

The Oceana Hotels bring us a whole host of exciting tribute nights to keep us entertained throughout December including:

WINCHESTER C AT H E D R A L I C E R I N K 01 DECEMBER - 05 JANUARY

Enjoy festive, rain-free skating at the heart of Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market! The spectacular covered Ice Rink guarantees a fun-filled skating experience whatever the weather and a fabulous Christmas Tree in the centre of the Ice Rink will fill skaters with festive cheer.

4th December Abba Chrsitmas party tribute at The Cumberland

DECEMBER - 01 JANUARY

Get your winter warmers on and head down to the square where you’ll be met with the hustle and bustle of the festive traders offering the very best local retail and catering goods! Take refuge in their exclusive, two-storey Alpine lodge which is back by popular demand following the success of last year! Sip mulled wine, indulge in the festive delicacies and soak up the atmosphere during this magical time of year! B O U R N E M O U T H S Q UA R E

5 th December - Elton John & Neil Diamond tribute at the Ocean Beach

www.christmasinbournemouth.co.uk

6th December - Elvis tribute night at The Royale

ALADDIN 07 DECEMBER - 05 JANUARY

7th December - Frank Sinatra tribute night at The Roayle 10th December - Michael Buble Tribute at The Cumberland

Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink is perfectly situated in the centre of the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close and until 22 December it is surrounded by the bustling Christmas Market. Fun skate aids make it an ideal rink for adults and children alike.

11th December - Decades Story of the Man Band at The Cumberland

Advanced booking is highly recommended to secure the best slots and avoid queuing at the ticket office on arrival.

For a full list of tribute nights visit the whats on page on their website.

From the producers that bought you Jack and the Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty, comes the thrilling story of Aladdin. Packed full of everything you’d want in a pantomime including laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and of course - a flying carpet! Follow Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee, and of course his mother Widow Twankey, on a spectacular adventure. Starring BBC EastEnders Richard Blackwood as Abanazar and The X Factor’s Amelia Lily as Spirit of the Ring, alongside Bournemouth Pavilion pantomime favourites - Noel Brodie as Wishee Washee and David Ball as Widow Twankey.

W I N C H E S T E R C AT H E D R A L

OCEANA HOTELS

B O U R N E M O U T H PAV I L I O N T H E AT R E

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

oceanaeventsbournemouth.co.uk

www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk

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Dates for your diary SAIL WITH SANTA E XPERIENCE 01 - 24 DECEMBER CITY CRUISES POOLE www.citycruisespoole.com

SANTA E XPRESS C H R I S T M A S AT M A R W E L L 16 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER

P E T E R PA N 14 DECEMBER 05 JANUARY

The swashbuckling magic of Peter Pan swoops into Mayflower Theatre this festive season, in an unmissable, highflying pantomime adventure that you and your Darlings will love. Peter Pan will be packed full of sensational flying effects, a boat-load of laughter and all the entertainment Mayflower audiences expect from the south coast’s biggest pantomime. Jump aboard the Jolly Roger and set sail for Neverland this Christmas, but be quick, with tickets selling fast the Croc is ticking...

This year’s ‘Christmas at Marwell’ takes families into a curious world of topsy turvy delights with a fairy tale Alice in Wonderland theme. Including a tea party with Mother Christmas as she recounts a curious tale and an elf workshop where little ones create a ‘magical’ elf door. To finish, children mustn’t be late for a very important date to meet Father Christmas and receive a surprise gift. Daytime sessions (10.00-14.25) include all day zoo access. Evening sessions (16.00–18.15) include a special Mad Hatter character welcome, an illuminated train ride aboard the ‘woodland express’ to Marwell Hall, a Christmas ‘wonderland experience’ including additional tea & coffee, regal garden games, plus warming festive fare is available to purchase from a caterpillar caterpod. Available on selected dates from 16 November to 24 December, prices start from £7.50 for infants, £15.50 for toddlers, £29 for children (up to 16 years old) and £25.50 for adults.

0 7, 0 8 , 1 4 2 0 - 2 4 DECEMBER S WA N AG E R A I LWAY www.swanagerailway.co.uk

CAROLS IN THE CASTLE 08 DECEMBER CORFE CASTLE www.nationaltrust.org.uk

DICK WHIT TINGTON 20 DECEMBER 05 JANUARY T I VO L I T H E AT R E www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

M A RW E L L ZO O www.marwell.org.uk/christmas

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTMAS TREE WONDERL AND THROUGHOUT DECEMBER BOURNEMOUTH christmastreewonderland.co.uk

M AY F LOW E R T H E AT R E www.mayflower.org.uk

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Property Experts

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EPC Rating C

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