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A-ONE INSURANCE GROUP Home insurance - Covid-19 - what you need to know

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YO U N G C A R E R S ’ Dorset based charity, MYTime Young Carers is urging runners to join in with the 10k event in the ‘Run Bournemouth Festival’. The festival takes place over the weekend of 3rd and 4th October 2020, with the 10K race taking place on Sunday 4th October at 4pm.

Burns Hamilton are pleased to announce their instruction to manage riverside Court, a 45-unit retirement property in Tuckton.

Having been handed the management of the site by the developers, the residents went about finding a new managing agent to assist them and following a selection process chose Burns Hamilton as their new agents.

Following the appointment, Miss Morris a Director of the Resident’s Management Company stated, “Since transferring the management of our site to Burns Hamilton, we have found them to be an extremely efficient Company. If any queries arise their response is immediate. Going through the budget they produced for us, they managed to identify a number of cost savings and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any residential development as Managing Agents.”

MYTime Executive Director, Krista Cartlidge said, “We would love to encourage as many people as possible to consider running for us. We are putting together a team for the ‘Supersonic 10K’ race and would love to see a ‘sea’ of runners, all in their MYTime t shirts – what a statement that would make for the charity!”

Anyone wishing to join the MYTime 10k team is urged to enter and register for an official place via www.runbournemouth. com and to list MYTime as their nominated charity.

If you require any assistance with the management of your property, then please do not hesitate to give us a call.

A group of health care providers across Dorset are working together on a new project focusing on sharing end of life experiences thanks to a one-off grant of £40,000 made by Dorset Clinical Commissioners.

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Forest Holme Hospice, Dorset Health Care and Lewis Manning Hospice Care will be collaborating to focus on making it easier for people approaching the end of life, and their families, to share their experiences, learn from and support each other. The group have also teamed up with Care Opinion (www.careopinion.org.uk) to make it easy for people to share their experiences in their own words online. Clare Gallie, CEO of LewisManning Hospice Care, said: “This project will help us to understand what our patients really want and allow us to focus our support on what really matters to them’’.

Palliative and end of life care staff will be invited to respond (including online) to people who have shared their stories. This has been shown in other areas to have a positive impact on staff morale, confidence and sense of purpose at work. The group, including people with lived experience of care at end of life, is also working with values specialist Jackie LeFèvre to understand what stories tell us about what’s most important to us.

Saskie Dorman, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust who is based at Forest Holme Hospice, Seldown Road, Poole, explained: “The current standard surveys and requests for feedback from families and patients are relatively impersonal. We don’t learn as much as we could or should from people’s experiences, both what went well and what needs to improve. This work will help us to learn directly from the stories and experiences shared about what’s important to people about their care and support, what’s working well and what needs to be improved.”

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The largest independent wine merchant in Dorset, Templar Wines, is supplying prestigious Langham Wine Estate products to hospitality trade customers throughout the county.

THE USA Mr Lee’s Noodles, the healthy noodle creation by Damien Lee (aka Mr Lee), just announced it has now officially launched in the USA after securing a further £1.75m of funding in under a week!

The 0% nasty yet 100% tasty noodles are now available in the Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and via their website www.mrleesnoodles. com/us, with Amazon coming very soon.

In the UK, Mr Lee’s Noodles is available online at www. mrleesnoodles.com, Holland and Barrett, Ocado, Amazon and Asda’s Free From section.

RRP: £2.50 per pot. order online and can be delivered.

They are also donating one cup of noodles to UK foodbanks and NHS staff for each box of noodles bought!

A nutritious noodle cup that’s a delicious on the go meal with the only requirement being a splash hot water to achieve a restaurant-calibre, gourmet noodle.

RO OT I N G FO R E V E RYO N E T O TA K E P A R T I N V I R T U A L GARDENS’ COMPETITION Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched a Virtual Glorious Gardens competition in a bid to find some hidden treasures across Dorset, which is open to everyone, so if you’re proud of your patch, however big or small, why not give it a go.

It will run from 1st - 30th June, with the following categories: best allotment or vegetable patch; best general garden; best small creative space, and best children’s garden picture or artwork (drawing, painting, collage etc.).

The entry cost is £5 per category for adults, or £2.50 for a child (under 12), via a donation online to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s JustGiving campaign page, justgiving. com/campaign/virtual-glorious-gardens-2020

Since it was established in 2008, Templar Wines, which is based at Poole, Dorset, has imported wines from all over Europe to supply independent restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, venues, event organisers and related businesses.

Through a year-long agreement all Langham’s Sparkling wine will be available for you to enjoy.

Max Bracher, managing director of Templar Wines, said: “We were going to begin in April, but due to the ongoing pandemic, a date will be announced in the future when the hospitality sector reopens, so customers will be able to enjoy all the Langham favourites in their favourite restaurants.”

Langham Wine Estate prides itself in crafting terroir-driven sparkling wines using grapes only grown upon its vineyard.

Located east of Dorchester, the 11-hectare, south-facing vineyard at Crawthorne was planted in 2009 with a mixture of Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier.

All you need to do is email fundraisingteam@lewismanning.co.uk with your garden photo/picture and what category you would like your photo to be entered into and donate your entry fee - it’s that simple! For more details on this exciting competition please visit lewis-manning.co.uk/virtual-glorious-gardens-2020

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Bournemouth Sports FC is a FA Charter Standard Development Club, which offers in excess of 350 people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to develop their love of football in a friendly, inclusive environment at our home ground of Chapel Gate on the outskirts of Bournemouth.

HOSPICE CARE Getting out into the garden, if you’re lucky enough to have some outdoor space, is proving to be beneficial for people’s wellbeing and offering some much needed respite from pandemic gloom for people across Dorset.

Stewarts Garden Centre, has donated around 50 annual plants to LewisManning Hospice Care patients. There are two garden centres in Dorset, at Christchurch and Broomhill, and another at Titchfield, Hampshire.

Ruth Burnhill, Director of Clinical Services at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, said: “We are delighted to accept this offer and the plants will be dropped off safely during home visits. Patients will be able to enjoy a sense of wellbeing which comes when they can see these spring blossoms beginning to flower. These beautiful plants will certainly brighten up our patient’s day, so thank you so much Stewarts Garden Centre for your incredibly generous donation, it will mean a lot to our high risk patients.”

From its new premises, at Longfleet Road, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care exists to help the people of Poole, Purbeck and East Dorset with life limiting illnesses. Its aim is to increase physical and social wellbeing, reduce isolation and loneliness, support people to stay in their homes longer, and alleviate the huge pressures on family and carers.

LO C K D OW N S O N G SINGS PRAISES O F LEG EN DARY B O U N CY FLO O R Drama, dance and all forms of visual art course through its veins, but ever since it opened more than 40 years ago the beating heart of Lighthouse has kept time to the rhythm of bass, guitar and drum.

In celebration of the part popular music has played in its rich history and in the lives of generations of its audiences, Lighthouse has commissioned Dorset-based artist Lorna Rees of Gobbledegook Theatre - who won last weekend’s CoronaVision 2020 song contest – to write a song about it.

The song, ‘And the Floor Bounced’, performed by The Lockdown Band – Lorna, husband Adam and children Dylan and Rufus – launched on its social media channels on the 18 May and can be viewed online at lighthousepoole.co.uk.

“It is such a privilege to be asked to write this song,” says Lorna, “Lighthouse has been a constant in my life – I was born a few months after it opened in 1978 we used to visit throughout my childhood. My parents took me there to see Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and it felt like a life changing moment. “

They need your help to stay in existence.

The negative economic impact of the current Covid-19 pandemic on many businesses and individuals is clear and widespread. The impact on sport providers such as BSFC is similarly damaging. This has cast a cloud over the future of these teams moving forward and the financial stability needed to sustain them.

The planned fundraising activities from March to date have been scuppered with uncertainty as to when, or if, they will be able to do so before the start of next season. The teams have been innovative with fundraising in a “lockdown“ environment and have been marginally successful but sadly have been unable to raise as much as is needed to cover costs.

They are faced with meeting a number of ongoing bills and future commitments. Without any income for the foreseeable future it is, and will be, a great challenge.

They are therefore reaching out and appeal to the local and wider community to assist them with generating revenue to help see them through these unprecedented times. At a time when all charities are suffering and when our attention is rightly occupied by supporting our frontline key workers, they hope that you might also consider supporting BSFC. They ask that anyone who is able to please donate to help them survive, any donation, little or large is appreciated, please visit www.gofundme.com/f/ bournemouth-sports-fc-help-save-our-club, the

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Christchurch based film and video production company, BRANDED Studios, are delighted to be part of film history. They have announced the worldwide distribution rights (ex. US) to an exclusive documentary about the making of Rocky, narrated by Sylvester Stallone himself.

Over 40 years’ ago Sylvester Stallone was an unknown actor with a dream. This incredible untold story, “Becoming Rocky”, charts the creation of the most classic underdog story of all time, passionately chronicled by the legend himself.

This new biographical documentary is the epitome of a real life rags to riches story. The whole world knows the Rocky franchise but very few know how this iconic film changed the lives of so many involved. This biopic will not only appeal to die-hard Rocky fans but to those interested in how cinematographic history was made during the making of the first film. Rocky not only changed the lives of many for generations to come, but it revolutionised the art of film making. With a worldwide release date of 9th June, Rocky will once again be brought to life with rare, behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage.

Charlotte Fantelli, Managing Director of Branded Studios in Christchurch, Dorset is responsible for the delivery of the worldwide launch, and is a self confessed Rocky fan. Charlotte says; “Just as Rocky inspired me and millions of others, the story of its creation is just as incredible. This documentary is a truly inspiring human spirit story and I am overwhelmingly proud to be presenting it to the worldwide market.”

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Self-isolation is tough for us all; for a 15-year old girl who is used to a busy social life it brings its own challenges. “I was having a video call with my 3 younger cousins who were driving their mum crazy and I offered to ‘virtually’ look after them for a while. They quickly lost interest in talking to me, but I didn’t want to let my Auntie down, so I thought I’d give them a singing lesson. They loved it and it was so much easier to keep their attention and interact with them.

“My Auntie told my Uncle in Spain about the virtual singing lesson and he asked if I would do the same for his kids…and that’s where it occurred to me that it might be possible to reach out to a few more people. I really enjoy passing on what I know about controlling my voice, I enjoy interacting with young children, I thought it might help some adults whose kids are driving them mad and at £2.50 per half hour, I could earn some pocket money which I plan to put to use to help pay for my singing lessons once the selfisolation restrictions are lifted.

“I now have clients, that somehow makes me sound so grown up! I’m just trying to do my bit during these challenging times, and I thought my story might help others to put their creative talents to good use. We all need to help each other and stay connected…my plan is to help as many people as possible sing through self-isolation.”

RIBBONS AND R EM EM B ER LOVED O N ES Forest Holme Hospice in Poole is appealing to local residents to display yellow ribbons in memory of loved ones in their windows and gardens at home during the month of June as part of National Hospice Awareness Month.

Each year the hospice hosts Tie a Yellow Ribbon, which is a special commemorative event, where members of the public are invited to make a dedication to a loved one.

Each ribbon carries the name of the person being remembered, who may or may not have attended the hospice, and are then displayed in the Forest Holme garden.

However, under the current Government guidelines, the hospice is unable to host the event on June 18th this year, so instead wants to expand the yellow ribbon display out into the local community and encourage people to create visual reminders of the love and fond memories they have of partners, family members and friends.

The hospice has produced a ribbon template that this available to download on its website, along with a step by step guide, and they are asking the public to share their photographs via its social media pages. Full details are available via www. forestholmehospice.org.uk/events/tie-ayellow-ribbon/

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Print is dead... or is it?

With 82% of Internet users trusting print ads more than any other advertising medium, we talk to Ross Stallion and Gary Pearce, owners of House & Lifestyle magazine, about the future of print advertising, the best way to market your business and what not to do.

Some people say print advertising is

you need to keep your target market in

dead and Internet marketing is the future,

mind. The message should be focused on

what would you say to that?

the customers needs rather than your own.

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fish. However, things have changed over the

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last few years. A lot of businesses still like to

the Internet like they do print advertising.

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they sell along with their massive logos and

advertiser look like part of the magazine

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contact details, research has shown only

rather than just an ad within it.

services to local people, then print is the

about 8% of magazine readers will digest that

way to go! People trust you and what your

information, they only spend about 1 second

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offering. Most of our clients close more

looking at that advert before they turn the

who wants to increase their sales?

sales through their adverts with us than

page, unless they happen to be looking

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Internet enquires, it’s just how it is. People

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of a minefield and add work to their already

buy people, and trust is a big part of that.

at that time.

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local business, we come up with the

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campaign idea, make and design the copy

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receptive to reading about the product.

and get the results the clients need.

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The advertiser needs to use some stunning

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images to draw them in. The research says

readers read House & Lifestyle magazine

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CORONAVIRUS AND CONVEYANCING

SELLING YOUR HOUSE AFTER LOCKDOWN The housing market is vital to the economy and I think we can all agree that the sooner it can safely be back on its feet, the better.

I’ve had many conversations with colleagues, clients and contacts the past few weeks and I remain confident that the government will do everything it can to achieve this as soon as it is safe to do so. The industry has had to take new innovative steps to adjust during these lockdown restrictions, such as electronic signatures and virtual valuations. This continues to give me hope that the market is ready and waiting to bounce back.

However, for those that have their house on the market, or were considering doing so before the lockdown restrictions came into place, this can be a frustrating time.

In spite of that, there are several things you can do to prepare to sell now lockdown restrictions are easing.

Prepare your house for viewings Sellers can use their time wisely during lockdown in making sure they make their house as attractive as possible to prospective buyers once viewings start again.

Get those last few items of DIY and titivation completed.

You’ll be surprised what a lick of paint, some green foliage or a declutter can do to a property!

Look into virtual valuations Many estate agents are available during the coronavirus lockdown for virtual valuations via video conferencing. This will give you a better idea of what you can expect to put the property on the market for and be ahead of the game once restrictions are lifted.

If you would like any recommendations for estate agents currently offering this service, please let us know and we can put you in touch with the professional agents we work with that are available to help virtually at the current time.

Sort out your conveyancing quotation and documents If you really want to be ahead of the game, contact us for a conveyancing quotation.

We will walk you through the process and there are many things we can move forward with while in lockdown. We can let you have the forms to complete now, rather than when you have a buyer, meaning there will be less admin to worry about once the market starts moving again. You can also get to work on collating all of the documents we may need such as: guarantees, planning permissions, boiler documents and so on.

We can help you put yourself in the best position to proceed quickly once the lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Are you looking to sell your house and have any questions or concerns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic?

Unsure of the current processes and how these changes may affect you?

Nicky and the rest of the team are on hand to offer reassurance and clarity for those currently hoping to sell or buy, as well as for those working within the property industry.

Speak to our Property team today: call 02380 221344 or email contact@duttongregory.co.uk

Whether you’re buying or selling, our client care and quality service speaks for itself.

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A DV E R TO R I A L | P L AT I N U M S K I ES

Safe viewings reassure our buyers and homeowners The gradual easing of lockdown restrictions is now making it easier for our buyers to safely view homes and complete purchases in our beautiful retirement living locations such as Poole and Salisbury.

The safety of our visitors, homeowners and team remains our top priority. This means that there are now several ways that you can enjoy the experience of a Platinum Skies home.

If you’d like to visit in person, you can rest assured that we have invested in personal

protective

equipment

(PPE),

comprehensive training and technology that follows strict government guidelines.

Our virtual tours also let you explore our retirement living locations with a friendly tour guide from the comfort of your own home.

Viewings to a Platinum Skies location are

Skies lifestyle has to offer. We have a

limited to two people and prior to this

number of show homes at each location, as

a Sales Manager will ask four COVID-19

well as tours of the communal spaces and

questions to assess the risk of the visit. We

outdoor areas, so you can really get a sense

appreciate that this can seem a bit different,

of the location as a whole.

but we’re here to guide you through every step of a safe viewing.

Platinum Skies retirement locations are purposefully chosen for their beautiful

Gloves, mask and access to antibacterial

natural

gel is fully available at the reception/foyer.

Many of our homes have balconies with

surroundings

and

amenities.

Our on-site Lifestyle Manager will also

sweeping views and access to large, private

be on hand for support to ensure a safe

communal gardens.

viewing and then wipe down surfaces after the visit.

We provide an affordable home in the right location for you to enjoy your retirement.

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Health and wellbeing is a huge part of what

and securely explore all that a Platinum

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With us you’re in safe hands.

SUPPORTIVE Our dedicated team offer daily

David Hines, COO of Platinum Skies,

and how the building fits within the local

adds: “It’s a testament to the quality and

area. At Vista in Poole, residents can see

stability of our homes that the sales team

the mesmerising views of Poole Harbour

have

the

which is enjoyed from practically every

lockdown period, with new buyers wanting

apartment. Meanwhile from the upper levels

information on all of our schemes in South-

at Chapters, the distinctive spire of Salisbury

West England. The safety and wellbeing

Cathedral can be spotted in all its glory.”

remaining

busy

throughout

of our buyers, homeowners and team

checks on your welfare

SERVICES We can arrange cleaning and

will always come first. At Platinum Skies,

Platinum Skies homes are available on a

we are proud to say that at each of our

50% shared ownership basis. We’re proud

developments you can now take a safe,

to emphasise that this scheme is backed

socially-distanced guided tour with full PPE

by Government and regulated by Homes

equipment provided.”

England who strive to make affordable homes accessible in the UK.

supportive services for your home

David Hines added: “If you’re not visiting

T O YO U R D O O R We can organise shopping deliveries, collecting prescriptions and arranging appointments

FUTURE PROOF

us in person, we have virtual tours with

Platinum

buyers available to have face to face video

sites are located at Vista, a collection of

Skies

affordable

retirement

conversations with our sales team, as they

apartments in Lower Parkstone overlooking

navigate through the development. The

the beauty of Poole harbour, Esprit in the

videos are fully interactive, so purchasers

heart of Poole, Chapters a new retirement

can zoom in on specification details, such

village in the heart of the historic city of

as kitchen cabinetry and bathroom finishes,

Salisbury, Monterey in a prime location in

as well as view rooms from different angles,

Christchurch and a soon to be completed

to really get a sense of the space.

retirement village in Sherborne, Dorset.

“We also have aerial drone footage of each

For more details call 01202 088051 or email

development, so buyers get a sense of

getintouch@platinumskies.co.uk or browse

what the immediate surroundings look like,

the websitewww.platinumskies.co.uk

Each home is designed to suit your changing needs

K EEP I N TO U C H We will help you keep in touch with your loved ones using video calling

so special. We have designed our homes to be bright, spacious and airy, which brings enormous benefits.

Throughout the lockdown, our on-site lifestyle managers have been supporting our home-owners with support, sociallydistanced events and free food parcels when needed.

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L O C AT I O N S

01202 088069

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Poole, Christchurch,

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Ways to feature florals at home If you’ve been missing your outdoor floral fix, there are plenty of ways to ‘grow’ your own dazzling display of blooms at home.

You can take your pick from wallpapers, fabrics, crockery, and a host of other home accessories all with blooming beautiful floral designs, which are bursting forth this season.

No green fingers required – just pick from our bouquet of 12 fantastic floral fixes to take home this season…

Go wild on walls “We’re noticing a greater demand for floral murals,” says Rachel Kenny, studio manager for specialists in murals and wallpaper, Wallsauce.

“At this time when we’re restricted in travelling, it seems people are really missing visiting beautiful gardens, going to the famous flower shows, and are just longing to bring the beauty of nature and all its blooms into the home.”

And, she points out, a wonderful floral display is an eye-catching and soothing backdrop for those video meetings. Wallsauce’s Delicate Floral Meadow wallpaper, from £29 per square metre, features individual blooms on a pure white background.

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Make a floral statement Just one chair is all it took! Make an impact with a single furniture piece upholstered in a bold floral print. Leave the space around your statement piece uncluttered, so you really allow it to star. For added impact, pick up on one colour in the design for a selection of accessories, such as a cushion, vase or rug, elsewhere in the room.

“Florals and botanical prints are such a popular choice for spring and summer and striking designs can really add a wow factor to a room,” says John Darling, founder of Darlings of Chelsea. “This chair suits any room, from a traditional conservatory to a contemporary living room, and is a classic which will never date.”

Plant up a home office In a home office or workspace, you need a design that will boost energy and creativity, while also giving you a lovely view.

“Working from home is becoming the new norm and a bold floral design for a window blind can perfectly disguise a poor view, as well as transforming an unremarkable corner into a personal space full of character,” enthuses Michael Ayerst, managing director at Surface View, who can recreate images on wall murals, canvasses, blinds and ceramic tiles.

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BELOW Large Full Floral Cushion, £36, The French Bedroom Company | The French Bedroom Company/PA

RIGHT Faux Peony, Rouge, £12 a stem, Heal’s | Heal’s/PA

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“Florals have definitely made a big return to interiors,” he adds. “Our collection of historic botanical drawings, tropical palm paintings and colourful horticultural illustrations from across the centuries are proving particularly popular.”

Take to the floor “If you’re looking to incorporate colourful statement flowers, one of the easiest and most affordable ways to do it is by featuring a bright, bold rug,” says Jemma Dayman, buyer at Carpetright. “The variety of hues in a floral rug will allow for an eclectic selection of furniture and accessories to be used throughout the room, bringing further pops of colour and creating a cohesive and stylish scheme.”

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natural, organic vases,” advises Dunstan. “Bouquets such as hydrangeas and peonies, by Abigail Ahern, add a sense of boutique luxury, while bringing a gentle warmth and softness to a room.”

Picture petals One of the easiest ways to bring this trend home is with artwork. A floral print or poster can look dynamic hung on its own, or you could create a ‘living’ gallery of prints. Pick a theme – botanical drawings, your favourite flower portrayed in different ways, or a collection of still life flower paintings – and link them by using the same colour and style of frame throughout.

Play with flower power Treat a sofa like a window-box – replacing tired old plants with new ones would give it an instant update, and new cushions in a pretty floral print could have the same effect.

“Times of uncertainty make us want to reconnect with nature, give us an appreciation of what matters, and mean we look to our surroundings to comfort us,” says Georgia Metcalfe, founder and creative director, The French Bedroom Company.

“Florals are great for bringing the outside in, whether it’s a floral fresco wallpaper design, patterned bed linen, or simple bunches of hand-picked wildflowers from a walk. Filling our rooms with floral spring tones has the effect of a visual revamp, which can’t help but lift our spirits.”

Fake it to make it Faux blooms are such high quality now, they’re often indistinguishable from the real thing, and so it’s perhaps not surprising their popularity is soaring.

They’ll never wilt or droop, provide instant cost-effective decoration and if you can’t manage to keep indoor plants alive, faux ones are a good option.

“Faux flowers can be used to inspire a romantic and atmospheric setting. Match pastels with deep berry and lavender shades and showcase fresh greenery in

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Spread a little sunshine Think outside of the vase. A perfectly placed petal – or more – on a print or quirky accessory will refresh the look of a room and really show flower power is growing on you.

Serve a floral feast Interior designers know how effective ‘trompe l’oeil’ (realistic imagery which creates an optical 3D illusion) can be in rooms, and they use it to conjure stunning vistas or talking-point effects. These are ideal used in one section of a wall, paired with a neutral background which fills the rest of the space, allowing the image to ‘pop’ without overpowering the room.

“Murals are great at adding drama and depth and can give the illusion of an impressive landscape, which is restful on the eye,” says Surface View’s Ayerst.

Blooming table treats There’s such a profusion of floral-inspired tableware around currently, whether you favour delicate ditsy patterns, punchier designs or something in-between.

“For those who enjoy experimenting with statement colour and bold motifs, Marimekko tableware is such a playful addition to a dining room,” says Emily Dunstan, home buyer, Heal’s.

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“Vibrant flowers on the Elakoon Elama and Unikko

“Focus your choice by first considering whether you

crockery offer plenty of personality and you’ll impress

want full-on florals or something less bold for curtains or

guests with your distinctive, creative flair.”

bedding,” Harwood advises. “Floral wallpaper is more of a commitment but it will always add depth and character

Shine a light on petals

to a room and works well on one wall or as a feature on

A lampshade which takes inspiration from faraway fields

a ceiling, especially if the remaining walls are left plain.”

filled with profusions of wild blooms and charming country gardens, could be a small way to capture the

Top tip: generally, small, ditsy prints can make a large

spirit of sunny, flower-filled days.

room feel too busy and distracting but they can really suit smaller spaces, such as a compact bathroom or

Blooms for the boudoir

dressing room, Harwood notes.

“If you’re nervous about experimenting with colour, incorporating floral designs in the home is a subtle way

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to introduce it into settings,” says Bethan Harwood, home design stylist, John Lewis.

Clearly we’re all yearning for flowery details, especially in our bedrooms, as John Lewis has seen floral bed linen sales rise by 58% compared to last year.

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Netley Court celebrates ‘outstanding’ CQC rating Netley Court, a luxury care home in Netley Abbey, Southampton, has been awarded an overall rating of ‘outstanding’ following an inspection by England’s health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This highest rating level is only given to 3.5% of care homes in the country. In addition to the overall rating, ‘outstanding’ ratings were given for being ‘caring’ and ‘well led’.

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received, from staff who had the right skills

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been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the

Based on Victoria Road in Netley, with

and well-maintained premises. They also

CQC. In terms of the CQC report, I was

commanding views over Southampton

praised Netley Court’s strong links with local

particularly pleased that the inspectors

Water, Netley Court provides residential

healthcare professionals and the significant

recognised our focus on meeting the

care, respite care and specialist dementia

role it plays in the local community.

individual needs of residents as this is

care. As a result of COVID-19, Netley Court

core to our offering at Netley Court. The

currently has rigorous processes in place

They singled out the Senior General Manager,

feedback from residents and their families

regarding new admissions. For further

Mark Shockledge and his management team

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for being ‘passionate about providing quality

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Embrace isolation on your next holiday Even before the pandemic, tourists had grown tired of overtourism; travellers no longer wanted to follow the crowds.

Space and privacy will become even more important when we all start to travel safely again, with most people likely to favour remote, wilderness areas over busy city streets.

So, if isolation has given you a taste for the quiet life, these are a few of the world’s remote retreats, hotels and self-catering cottages to consider.

Shipwreck Lodge, Namibia Being cast at sea has similarities with the pandemic: drifting endlessly, alone, it seems there’s no horizon in sight. But this luxurious beached vessel strikes a beautiful balance between serenity and solitude, in a landscape of dry riverbeds and dunes veiled in ocean mist.

Sleeping 24 people in spread apart cabins, this architectural masterpiece is the only accommodation option in the 6,504sq-mile Skeleton Coast National Park, in a country with one of the world’s lowest population densities. From £650pp per night (naturalselection.travel).

Corocora Camp, Los Llanos, Colombia Colombia’s Pacific coast is famous for its birds and marine mammals, but one of the country’s highest concentrations of wildlife can be found inland in the wetland savannas of Los Llanos, a big sky region

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FA R L E F T The Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia, where the Shipwreck Lodge is located. | PA Photo/Michael Turek

LEFT Corocora Camp, Los Llanos, Colombia | PA Photo/A&K

BOT TOM LEF T Shipwreck Lodge | PA Photo/Michael Turek

BELOW The Treehouses at Lanrick, Perthshire | PA Photo/Lanrick

commandeered by capybaras, anteaters and camerashy pumas. This idyllic four-tent camp is in the thick of the action on a remote, private 9,000-hectare reserve, reached by a two-hour drive from Yopal.

Track animals on horseback with llanero cowboys, crossing

plains,

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rivers

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through lakes. Doubles from US$310/ÂŁ252pp through Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk).

The Treehouses at Lanrick, Perthshire City dwellers craving nature can get their fix at this ecofriendly site on the banks of the River Teith, launching in September. Five secluded, one-bedroom, self-catering treehouses with log-burning stoves occupy their own woodland plots, with two linked by a bridge for families.

And once a welcome hamper of local products has been delivered, only birds and squirrels are likely to drop by. Trossachs National Park is four miles away, perfect for mountain climbing, wild swimming and boat trips on Loch Lomond. From ÂŁ200 per night (lanricktreehouses.co.uk).

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Bacchus House, Antipaxos, Greece With only 30 residents and three tavernas, crowds are never an issue on this unspoilt Ionian island. In the absence of any shops, food and amenities are delivered by boat; few cars mean soundscapes are dominated by lapping waves. Spend days exploring nature trails or walking barefoot along empty white beaches. Suitable for couples, this self-catering hilltop retreat is even further away from it all. Seven nights in September cost from £1,274pp (two sharing) plus flights and transfers through GIC The Villa Collection (gicthevillacollection.com).

Owner’s Cabin, Staurneset, Norway We may all be suffering cabin fever, but ‘hytte culture’ (or cabin lifestyle) could be the ideal antidote. Outside space is the premium sell for this isolated cottage: perched on a peninsula overlooking the North Sea, it’s surrounded by a sprawl of nature. Three double bedrooms make it suitable for families, with multiple options for hikes and direct access to a white sandy beach and rocky tide pools, providing enough activities to keep children educated and entertained. From 6,000NOK/£460 per night through 62Nord (62.no/en).

A B OV E The Owner's Cottage in Norway | PA Photo/62Nord

RIGHT Bacchus House, Antipaxos, Greece | PA Photo/GIC

TOP RIGHT A CGI of the new Khwai Leadwood Camp | PA Photo/ABC

FA R R I G H T Mallin Colorado in Chile | PA Photo/MallinColorado

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Khwai Leadwood Camp, Botswana Safari holidays revolve around wilderness; the only large gatherings are herds of antelopes, elephants or zebra.

Part of the Okavango Delta on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve, home to a high predator density of leopards, lions and wild dogs, the community-run Khwai concession shares the same excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. African Bush Camps are offering 65% off regular rates at their new six-tent camp, opening August 1, 2020, for bookings made by the end of May. From US$360/£291pp per night (africanbushcamps.com).

Mallín Colorado Ecolodge, Aysén Province, Chile Distances are vast in Patagonia, on the edge of the world, where the closest neighbour can be many miles away. A five-hour scenic drive from the nearest airport, this family-run lodge is not an overnight visit, but the rewards are worth your journey time. Set amidst meadows, native forest, and the vast Lake General Carrera, the location offers guests a chance to trek glaciers, hike woodland trails or sit back and revel in people-free views. Rooms from US$120/£98 (mallincolorado.com).

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Domaine Des Etangs, France A private home converted into a hotel, this rural property features an 11th century chateau and six stone farmhouse cottages, surrounded by gardens and lakes.

There’s so much space, each cottage comes with its own electric car, encouraging guests to discover the countryside at their own pace. Domaine’s sommelier can set up private tastings, while chefs prepare farm-tofork dinners on site, delivering luxury hotel living without encroaching on personal space. From €400/£350 per night (domainedesetangs.com).

Torfhus Retreat, Iceland Icelanders are experts in social distancing; for them, it’s a way of life. Designed in the style of traditional grass-roofed turf houses, lodges at this off-grid retreat are part of the popular Golden Circle loop – although tucked away and hidden from crowds.

Each house has its own private hot tub, and chef Thorarinn Eggertsson can cook intimate dinners ‘at home’. Powered exclusively by geo-thermal and hydroelectric energy and with vegetables grown on site, there’s no need to rely on anyone else. Three nights from £942pp (torfhus.is).

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LEFT Torfhus Retreat in Iceland | PA Photo/Torfhus

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Most insurance companies are offering enhanced help and support to all their customers who may be affected by the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19), but here are a few things to consider and check with your insurer.

Local retirement specialist Gemma gives advice on the most affordable options

Working from home: If you are working from home because of government advice, your home insurance should not be affected, but you may want to check the levels of cover if you have taken any office equipment home with you.

At Platinum Skies, we know that retirement is an important next chapter in your life. It’s why we work hard to make our beautiful new homes truly affordable through our Government backed, shared ownership scheme.

If your home becomes uninhabitable: If your home suffers damage from a fire, flood etc, your policy will continue to provide cover including funding of alternative accommodation. It is vitally important you contact your insurer to report the incident as soon as possible.

This also allows our owners to securely access equity from their previous property, while retaining a long-term property investment with us. Each of our Platinum Skies locations (Christchurch, Poole, Salisbury and Sherborne) are well placed near to amenities and beautiful scenery to offer you a happy, healthy and wealthy retirement.

A friend or relative is staying during the lockdown period: If your guest has their own home insurance policy, this may cover their possessions while they are temporarily staying with you. There may be limits on the cover so they should check their policy. Remember that some claims for theft will only be accepted if there is evidence of a breakin, so make sure you fully trust the person who is staying with you.

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We also often host free community events that include cooking demonstrations, dancing and live music. Why not take a look at our website platinumskies.co.uk or call me direct 07443 964095 for more information.

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Ways to get the beachside chic look Get inspired for summer 2020 by combining tropical and coastal decorating schemes.

Using a pastel colour palette and natural elements, Style

Rebecca

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shares 3 simple ways to create this idyllic setting at home.

Pair white with pastels A whitewashed colour scheme instantly creates a light and airy space, channelling the calming qualities of an idyllic seaside getaway. Match the white backdrop with pastel accents for a soft contrast that still retains a relaxed atmosphere.

“Choose colours with a light and soft undertone to create a beach-inspired look at home,” Rebecca advises. “For example, pair sage walls and palm print wallpaper with a white dining set as a fresh nod to tropical style. This colour scheme is light, fresh and sets a lively mood for entertaining. Meanwhile, choose blush pink in the bedroom as it exudes that carefree, playful touch that is synonymous with seaside chic. Use a white wooden bed as the anchor while layering the room with throws and cushions in pops of pink for added warmth and texture.”

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Decorate with natural accents Creating

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summer-inspired

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home would not be complete without incorporating natural elements. “Bringing the outdoors inside is a calming way to reconnect with nature,” Rebecca says.

“With a grey sofa as the centrepiece, light oak or driftwood pieces as accents evoke the feeling of being by the beach with their raw, understated texture. Complete the look with rattan, jute and pampas grass accessories which add to the dreamy aesthetic thanks to their neutral, earthy qualities.”

Being by the beach is a sensorial experience, so it is important to take that aspect into account when decorating. Mixing materials such as wood with amber glass offers a welcoming contrast of different textures.

“Amber glass accessories lend a warm, ethereal glow that strikes a fine balance between

rustic

and

contemporary,

especially when it’s matched with light wood tones,” Rebecca explains. “Round off the look with indoor plants to purify the air and for that extra tropical touch.”

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A B OV E Dorset White Bed | furniturechoice.co.uk

RIGHT Hayward Dove Grey L Shape Corner Sofa | furniturechoice.co.uk

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Emphasise wall panel details Whether it’s tropical or coastal-inspired style, tap into the room’s details to establish a clean, curated space at home. For example, emphasise the texture of tongue and groove wall panelling as part of the bedroom backdrop.

“Tongue and groove wall panelling makes a strong visual statement and prevents the decor from looking too flat when you combine it with white floorboards,” Rebecca says.

“Clean lines and a light, airy palette are staples of modern coastal style and creates a space that’s both stylish and functional.

Contrast the panelling with a round mirror - its curves help to soften the edges while still keeping the ambience chic and relaxed.

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Reviewed: The Red Hot Cookbook By Dan May Here’s our verdict on a collection of recipes dedicated to heat and spice Whether your chilli dish of choice is curry or

minds when it comes to using spice and

jerk chicken, ceviche or dark chilli chocolate,

heat. It’s not just curries and Mexican food

we’ve all been caught out by a rogue, way-

that benefit from chilli - in fact, we’re all

hotter-than-anticipated pepper, that’s sent

being too tame with our hot pepper intake.

us crashing to the fridge for a glass of milk.

How about chilli jam ice cream? Habanero marmalade? Or chilli-marinated salmon

They might be small, but a chilli pepper can

gravadlax? Of course, there are some

have a serious punch. If you want to learn

classics in there too, like jalapeno poppers,

more about their fiery ways, and edible

chilli oils, jerk marinade and Texas chilli.

possibilities, this might be the cookbook for you...

How easy is it to use? While the ingredients lists aren’t short, and some recipes do

Who will love it? Anyone with a taste for

require a little planning (especially if you’ve

food that’s hot, hot, hot - also, budding chilli

got to marinate something), once you

pepper farmers can follow the book’s step-

get to the actual cooking, the recipes are

by-step growing guide.

straightforward to follow. Just don’t get chilli in your eyes, and everything will be fine.

The recipe we’re most likely to post

What is it trying to get us cooking? Rather than a particular cuisine or style of food, it’s

The best recipe is... The

trying to get us to broaden our culinary

chocolate. We’d drink buckets of the stuff.

chilli

hot

pictures of on Instagram is... The Italian fish stew - prawns in their shells and open clam shells are just so photogenic.

The dish we’re least likely to try is... The deliciously boozy truffles with ginger and chilli praline - purely because they feel quite Christmassy, and we’d not trust ourselves to share them.

Overall rating: 7/10 - a lot of the dishes featured are quite hearty and heavy; a few brighter, lighter, more summery dishes would be much appreciated.

Words by Ella Walker, PA How to make Dan May’s chilli pecan brownies...

A B OV E The Red Hot Cookbook by Dan May | Peter Cassidy/PA

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L E F T Chilli pecan brownies from The Red Hot Cookbook by Dan May | Peter Cassidy/PA

T H E R E D H OT C O O K B O O K | FO O D & D R I N K

Chilli Pecan Brownies

MAKES ABOUT 12

INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas 4. To make the caramelised chilli pecans, put 50ml

For the caramelised chilli pecans:

water and the sugar in a small frying pan over medium heat and stir with a wooden spatula

2tbsp caster sugar

for two minutes. Add the pecans and stir well as the water evaporates. After three to four

100g chopped pecans

minutes, add the chilli powder and salt, stirring all the time and making sure the pecans are

1tsp hot chilli powder

evenly coated. Continue stirring for a few minutes longer, until all the water has evaporated,

A pinch of salt

the pecans are coated and the pan is dry. Tip the pecans onto a plate or waxed paper to cool.

For the brownies:

To make the brownies, melt the chocolate and the butter in a large heavy-based saucepan

100g dark (75% cocoa solids) chocolate,

over low heat. Stir well with a wooden spoon until thoroughly melted and smooth, then let

broken into pieces

cool for a few minutes. Add the sugar and mix.

125g unsalted butter, chopped 250g caster sugar

Beat the eggs and vanilla into the chocolate mixture in the pan, with the wooden spoon,

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

until well blended. Sift the flour, Baharat spice blend and salt into the pan and stir until just

1tsp vanilla extract

mixed. Stir in the caramelised pecans.

200g plain flour 2tsp Baharat spice blend (available from all

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated

good supermarkets)

oven for 25-30 minutes, until firm to the touch or until a skewer inserted into the middle

A pinch of salt

comes out clean. Let cool in the baking pan on a wire rack, then cut the brownies into squares. They should last for one week in an airtight container.

The Red Hot Cookbook by Dan May is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £14.99.

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WHERE MANY SEE DOOM AND GLOOM, WE SEE OPPORTUNITY There is no doubt that this deadly virus and the extended absence from the workplace has allowed us to focus and consider much needed changes to an industry fraught with niggling issues that right now we feel can be implemented quite easily. In an uncertain market place this will allow sales transactions to actually progress more easily to completion without the wasted time, money and misery that a fall through brings.

Speed of Conveyancing – An Absolute Must In the nineties properties were rising fast in price so speed of conveyancing was essential for us to get a sale through without having to renegotiate increased prices that in many cases effected mortgage offers and ruined sales transactions. The norm back then was 5-7 weeks for a transaction, anything longer and the percentages of a fall through increased significantly. Roll on twenty years and the average sale in many cases takes months not weeks and in today’s market place this we feel will be wholly unacceptable.

We have implemented, along with the assistance of three like-minded solicitors/ conveyancers a fast track policy, when I say fast track this was always achievable anyway before industry standards slipped to this regard.

We are making it essential and part of the process that the solicitors/ conveyancers have to agree a suitable, achievable time scale so that there is a level of expectancy from all parties prior to agreeing a sale.

Moving From London and Other Major Cities The general consensus is that working from home has been successful during lockdown and even we have doubted the need for any high street presence going forward. We used to operate multiple offices throughout the region however the internet changed the need for that, just as Covid is changing people’s way of life right now. There is a growing fear of city living from individuals that working from home have proved there is no need for daily office interaction. A train ride to the head office once a week will allow the ability to live in Dorset and Hampshire years earlier than many dreamed of.

We are focusing more attention to this expanding income stream as historically, for our company anyway, it has always been disproportionate the volume of sales we have achieved to London and Home Counties buyers, even before this pandemic began.

Sale of Land As well as maintaining our marketplace in residential sales we are now increasing our budget and resources to land sales. We have historically sold hundreds of acres of land of all types…. Development, Farms, Large homes with acreage, Forests, Lakes and much more. If you were to have invested a million pounds in land 25 years ago, in most instances it would be worth more now than if you were to have invested a million pounds into a residential property. We feel with the volatile stock markets as they are that this is currently a safe investment and we aim to capitalise on this.

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Avon Castle £2,695,000

Sway £2,500,000

Magnificent house finished to the highest standard | 8,155 sq ft | Indoor swimming pool complex | 5 bedrooms | 5 bath/shower rooms ( 4 en-suites ) | Kitchen/breakfast room Orangery | Family/media room | 2nd floor games room Mezzanine gym | Double garage

An iconic Grade II* Listed New Forest landmark | Tennis court and extremely large indoor swimming pool | Stunning panoramic views across The Solent | Currently Utilised as bed and breakfast | Income stream from mobile telephone networks | Isle Of Wight fully visible

Ferndown £1,250,000

Ferndown £1,100,000

No forward chain | Incredibly spacious and beautifully finished detached 4,200 sq ft property | Secluded plot | 6 Bedroom with 3 en-suites | Private driveway | Triple garage

Beautiful large plot | Heated swimming pool set in the seclude west facing rear garden | Double bedrooms with three en-suite shower rooms | Wow factor kitchen/diner | Family room measuring over 36ft long | Double garage and ample off road parking | A must view

Golf Links Road £919,950

Blandford £795,000

Large 4/5 Bedroom Chalet Style | 3/4 Large Receptions | Large Secluded Plot | Stunning Grounds | Double Garage and Parking | Modern/ Fresh Feel Throughout

Imposing Victorian House | Currently run as a successful B & B | Short distance from Georgian Market Town | Built for Lord Portman’s Estate in the late 19th Century | Most bedrooms with en-suite Facilities | Conservation Area

01202 877 123

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14 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HZ • 45 Pont Street Chelsea London SW6 0BD Registered in England & Wales • Company Registration Number: 08902607

LONDON - DORSET - HAMPSHIRE TOWN • COUNTRY • WATERSIDE • EQUESTRIAN • PLANNING

Horton £675,000

Wimborne £579,950

Stunning location | 4 Double bedrooms With 2 en-suites | Wow factor kitchen/diner/ family area | Garage and carport | Beautiful plot | Must view

Fully Refurbished - four double bedrooms | Walking distance of Wimborne town centre | Three bathrooms – three parking spaces | Stunning Open Plan Kitchen/ Breakfast/ Living Room | No chain

West Moors £565,000

Ferndown £525,000

Fully Refurbished | 3 Bedrooms | Quiet Corner Plot | New Roof | Modern Decor Throughout | New Boiler and Heating | New Floor Coverings | Sensational Fireplace | High Spec Kitchen /Diner

Large Three Bedroom Bungalow | Detached Double Garage | Beautiful Conservatory | Stunning Rear Garden | Modern Kitchen and Bathrooms | Block Paved Driveway | Quite Cul De Sac

Ferndown £500,000

Ferndown £475,000

No Forward Chain | Stunning views over golf course | 4 double bedrooms with en-suites | wow factor living room | South facing aspect to rear | Prestigious location

Newly Built Orangery | Hot Tub | 3 good sized Bedrooms | Modern Kitchen | Modern Bathrooms | Fully decorated throughout | Well maintained Grounds | Off Road Parking And Garage

01202 877 123

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14 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HZ • 45 Pont Street Chelsea London SW6 0BD Registered in England & Wales • Company Registration Number: 08902607

LONDON - DORSET - HAMPSHIRE TOWN • COUNTRY • WATERSIDE • EQUESTRIAN • PLANNING

Ferndown £450,000

Wimborne £399,950

NO FORWARD CHAIN | 3 double bedrooms | Sought after location | Beautiful and spacious Kitchen/diner | Lounge leading to conservatory | Ample off road parking | Garage

Wimborne Town Centre | Home and Income | Shop with Luxury 2 bed flat above | Well maintained patio Garden | Infra red sauna room and solar shower

Ferndown £384,950

Ferndown £249,950

Detached Bungalow | Large Corner Plot | Double Garage | Ample off road parking | 3 Bedrooms | Master En Suite | Large Lounge /Diner | VENDOR SUITED

No forward chain | Share of freehold | Walking distance to Ferndown | 3 Doubles Bedrooms | Beautifully modernised and extremely spacious | Wow factor Kitchen and Bathroom

Land Near Fordingbridge £244,000

West Moors £229,950

12.2 Acres Of Stunning Pastureland | Own access and fully enclosed | Farming subsidies available | Situated off Quiet country lane | Edge of New Forest Location

No forward chain | 2 double bedrooms | Stunning Kitchen | Modern Bathroom | Off road parking | Garage

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Ways to see the world from the comfort of your own home While planes are parked on runways and ships tethered indefinitely to docks, the only way to travel right now is from your living room.

In the absence of any tourists, many attractions, safari lodges and tourist boards have created a selection of live streams, virtual tours and 360-degree images, allowing

us

to

cross

international

borders

and

bypass passport control through the wonders of the world wide web.

It took Phileas Fogg 80 days to circumnavigate the planet. Follow our itinerary to do it in a matter of hours.

Live like a local in the Faroe Islands A remote, windswept archipelago, where waterfalls tumble from velvety green cliffs, the Faroe Islands is Game of Thrones territory. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, the national tourist board has launched an ingenious virtual tour, where at-home travellers have the freedom to direct an islander in real time. Use the keyboard to make your human avatar turn, walk, run – and even jump – as they explore epic landscapes by foot, boat, helicopter and horseback.

Guides will share information about the 18 islands and answer any questions.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Until April 25, hour-long tours will take place daily at 2pm and 5pm. After then, they will be weekly. Visit remote-tourism.com for updates.

Join a queue to control the guide or sit back and enjoy the tour.

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FA R L E F T Photo of an interactive guide | PA Photo/Faroe Islands Tourism

LEFT DJ mixer | PA Photo/iStock

BELOW Dead Vlei in Naukluft National Park, Namibia | PA Photo/iStock

Dance all night to Berlin’s best DJs “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music,” wrote 19th century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Perhaps that’s what the neighbours might think if they spot you leaping around the living room to one of Berlin’s United We Stream DJ sets. Refusing to press pause on their mixers, the German city’s famous clubs are holding virtual parties, and everyone is on the guest list. The first live broadcast from Watergate united 70,000 lone clubbers, all moving to the same beats.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Visit en.unitedwestream.berlin for a list of upcoming events.

Take a sky safari above Namibia’s deserts The epitome of wide, open space, Namibia provides welcome relief when the walls are caving in. Epic dunes stretch for thousands of miles in a landscape that’s evershifting, and at night, constellations light up the sky like fireworks. It would take weeks to cross the country by road; from your armchair, it’s possible in less than an hour. Using interactive 360-degree images, rise above the mind-boggling 300-metre sand ridges in Sossusvlei and survey every Deadvlei, a salty clay pan filled with the brittle, blackened skeletons of acacia trees.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Visit airpano.com/360photo/ Namibia and select a tour.

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L E F T Lady Elliot island in Australia | PA Photo/Lady Elliott Island Eco

T R AV E L | V I RT UA L T R AV E L

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Learn to dance at an Argentinian milonga The music of Carlos Gardel spills from crumbling doorways in Buenos Aires’ historic San Telmo district, providing a soundtrack for suave dancers locked in a dramatic embrace. Seductive and sensational, tango is an apt expression of its birthplace, so if you really want to scratch beneath the city’s surface, it’s worth learning some of the footwork. Join a live streaming e-lesson with tango school Tanguito and learn some moves to put into practise once social distancing comes to an end.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Lessons take place every Wednesday (7pm and 8pm) and Sunday (2pm and 3pm); additional solo workshops on Tuesdays (12.30pm) and Fridays (7pm and 8pm). Visit tanguito.co.uk/live.

You’ll need to register to be sent a live streaming link.

The 45-minute lessons costs £8.

Wade with starfish on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

LEFT

It’s normally necessary to take a light aircraft to visit this

Tango dancers in Buenos Aires | PA Photo/Buenos Aires Tourism

bio-diverse coral cay along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, but for now, a few mouse clicks will transport you to the world-class Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. Manta rays, turtles and octopus inhabit the fringing reefs. In winter (June–October), even humpbacks cruise past. Best of all, you don’t even have to get wet to learn about the wildlife; Lady Elliot is the only island on the world-famous chain with a license to conduct reef tours by foot. Join guides as they wade through shallow lagoons in search of starfish and other oddities. Divers and biologists will also be sharing stories about marine ecology.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Follow on Instagram for updates on new stories - @LadyElliotIslandEcoResort.

Zipwire through Dubai’s skyscrapers Sunny, shiny and effervescing with energy, there’s no shortage of attractions to keep visitors entertained in Dubai – even during lockdown. The gleaming emirate has produced a detailed, interactive 360-degree map, which allows the user to nosy around five-star hotel lobbies, explore cultural museums and zoom along a zipwire from the Princess Tower. You can even window shop for luxury sports cars or meander through malls.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Visit Dubai360.com and use the mouse of keyboard to explore.

RIGHT An aerial view of Dubai | PA Photo/iStock

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Game drive with Richard Branson’s South African safari lodge Staying at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba safari lodge sounds like the stuff of dreams, but in these strange times, anything’s a reality. Tune in once a week to join their world-class rangers on a game drive through a private reserve in South Africa’s Sabi Sand. In recent drives, they’ve tracked wild dogs and followed a lion pride. Future highlights include a walking safari and potentially seeing a leopard and her two new cubs emerge from their den.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Visit @VirginLimitedEdition on Instagram every Monday at 3.30pm.

Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

LEFT Two leopard cubs on Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa | PA Photo/ Trevor Spencer

BELOW Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa | PA Photo/Virgin Limited Edition

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H E A LT H | FA L L I N LOV E W I T H R U N N I N G

How to fall in love with running this summer Think you can’t run? Lauren Taylor asked seasoned runners for their tips to help you enjoy pulling on your trainers and hitting the road.

What is it about running that means people

Redefine ‘a runner’

a more comfortable pace - you don’t have

either seem to absolutely love it, or loathe

We’re often nervous about calling ourselves

to be gasping for breath for the run to be

every single moment? Our opinion is often

something unless we feel like an expert -

doing good!

determined early in life - many of us have

but it shouldn’t be like that. Wearing a bikini

one horrible memory of finishing last, with

on the beach? You have a beach body.

“If you run with others, chat while you’re

an aching stitch, in a school race - while

Going more than 4mph in workout gear?

going along to achieve a ‘conversational

others wrote off jogging as repetitive or

You’re a runner. Contrary to what you might

pace’. Running on your own? Think of a few

boring years ago.

see on Instagram, it’s not an exclusive club

lyrics of a song and speak (or sing) them

where everyone is marathon training.

every so often - if you’re too breathless to

But running, for so many reasons, can be

do that, you’re going too fast.”

a hugely enjoyable and rewarding journey

Slow down

- and it doesn’t matter whether you can

“Most new runners go off too fast, feel

Make it your ‘me time’

complete a marathon or a lap of your local

horribly uncomfortable the whole time

Jogging alone means it’s just you, the sound

park. As sports go, it’s probably the most

and burn out their energy after just ten

of your feet pounding on the path and the

accessible as it’s free, all you need is a pair

minutes or so. It’s not exactly going to make

fresh air - embrace the alone time and

of trainers, and you can go anywhere you

you want to do it again,” says PT and ultra-

use it to clear your mind or think through

please at any time that suits you.

marathon runner Amy Curtis. “Try to go at

anything important.

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“For me, as a mother of four, exercise is escapism and my me time,” says Stacey Jackson of StaeFit women’s workout wear.

“I put on some pumping music and I get lost in the vibe - the way I feel afterwards justifies all the effort.”

Get some kit Initially, you can wear just about anything, but soon you may feel the need for suitable kit. Lightweight running trainers with arch support, a breathable running top, a good

business, creativity and lots of other topics,”

“You should also breathe through both

sports bra for women and underwear

says marathoner and Saucony ambassador

your

designed for running (like the brand

James Williams. “By learning, you make the

oxygenation.

Runderwear) can do wonders for more

most efficient use of your time.”

works well for runners, and normally during

comfortable runs.

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If you find running with only your own

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company

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Rhythmic

a medium-intensity run a person will use Learn how to breathe

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number

breathing in and two foot strikes when breathing out.”

stitch,” says David Wiener, trainer at fitness

Celebrate your progress

app Freeletics. “While running, you should

“Many people who first start running

“One of the most enjoyable ways of passing

use deep belly breathing because it’s

and tell me they have lost interest do so

the time on a run is to learn. I listen to endless

better for efficient and maximal oxygen

because they haven’t been measuring their

podcasts - on self-improvement, running,

uptake than shallow chest breathing.

progress,” says Josh Hackford, PT from

yourself in an audiobook or podcast.

FourFit. “The addictive nature of running comes from getting that bit better with each run. Whether that is completing 3km for the first time or reducing your split time on a 5km, there are many different ways to challenge yourself.”

Eventually you might sign up to a 5k or 10k race - and there are many inclusive, supportive and fun events, held in and around London most weekends, to try when you’re ready.

Words by Lauren Taylor, PA Pictures credit: iStock/PA

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A new space in Bath I T A L L S TA R T S H E R E

No1 Bath Quays is the first new office building in Bath for a generation. During that time we have changed. We expect work spaces to provide flexibility, community, a work life balance. To be somewhere we want to be.

No 1 Bath Quays will be a landmark office building within easy walking distance of Bath Station, Southgate Shopping centre and all the city’s amenities.

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Prominently positioned on the riverfront No 1 Bath Quays is part of a 4.5 acre regeneration project.

Bath Quays will provide the city with a new space for business, life & culture.

The No 1 Bath Quays site will benefit from a new foot bridge across the river, linking into the city.

Only 5 minutes walk from the station and the shopping centre.

A blend of historic buildings with contemporary architecture. The wider development will offer circa 300,000 sq ft (north and south quays) of office accommodation, alongside 150 apartments, ground floor retail and leisure facilities.

Neighbouring No 1 Bath Quays to the south will be Newark Works, offering small serviced office suites and co-working opportunities. To the east will site a new residential apartment building.

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WE CAN HELP YOU: • Overcome the current challenges you are facing and pave a safe way forward • Find ways to significantly improve your cashflow and profitability • Safely exit your business, whilst preserving your legacy • Find ways to grow your business organically and by acquisition • Secure investment and finance • Improve your marketing and targeting of new clients and untapped markets • Make strategic partnerships, acquire competitors, merge with other businesses.

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One of the great satisfactions of being a negotiator is

One of the great satisfactions of being a negotiator is

you get to find a tenants next home. We are hearing

you get to find a tenants next home. We are hearing

more and more how mental health is so important and

more and more how mental health is so important and

it starts with how and where you live.

it starts with how and where you live.

If you are not happy in your home, this can have

If you are not happy in your home, this can have

such an impact on your everyday life. Whether it is

such an impact on your everyday life. Whether it is

due to lack of maintenance, unhappy in the present

due to lack of maintenance, unhappy in the present

relationship, overcrowding, or no garden to just

relationship, overcrowding, or no garden to just

sit and chill!

sit and chill!

We take our role very seriously, when trying to find an

We take our role very seriously, when trying to find an

applicant’s next home. The satisfaction of giving the

applicant’s next home. The satisfaction of giving the

keys on move in day and the help and support we have

keys on move in day and the help and support we have

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DEAN PARK Guide Price £500,000

WIMBORNE Guide Price £515,000

BOURNEMOUTH £300,000

A unique maisonette with a large basement,

This detached four bedroom family home

Three double bedroom semi detached

three bedrooms, two reception rooms and

has a modern kitchen/dining room, lounge,

family home, with a secluded rear garden,

an open plan kitchen/living room.

ample parking and a private rear garden.

potential to extend, second reception room.

HEARNES

E D WA R D S

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www.hearnes.com 01202 317317

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www.lovettinternational.com 01202 303044

WEST PARLEY Asking Price £575,000

BURTON £995,000

MEYRICK PARK £400,000

This detached 4 bedroom chalet home,

A unique five bedroom detached home of

A rarely available three double bedroom

recently modernised and extended offers

some 2800sq ft situated amidst substantial

townhouse, with two bathrooms, private

south facing garden and plenty of parking.

grounds in the popular village of Burton.

garden, off road parking and garage.

Properties of the month VERWOOD OIEO £425,000 A four bedroom detached bungalow, with two reception rooms, conservatory and south westerly facing rear garden.

E D WA R D S www.edwardestates.co.uk 01202 829777

E D WA R D S

SAXE COBURG

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ALUM CHINE £POA

THROOP POA

HAMWORTHY Asking Price £850,000

A superb four bedroom detached 1930’s

A stunning cottage style home offering 4

This three bed Georgian character property

family home located on sought after Cassel

beds, 2 reception rooms, neatly maintained

benefits from a garden room, underground

Avenue.

gardens and double garage.

cellar, off road parking and double garage.

C L E A R WAT E R

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E D WA R D S

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SANDBANKS £3,750 pcm This contemporary house has a modern theme throughout with two large balconies enjoying views over Poole Harbour.

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BRANKSOME PARK £1,150,000

BOSCOMBE £1,295 PCM

BOURNEMOUTH £725 pcm

A unique 5 bedroom character home

A large four bedroom apartment with sea

A choice of two one bedroom flats in this

located

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modern development close to the sea, both

parking, garage and communal garden.

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INTERIORS | THE NEW NORDIC

Balancing modernity with tradition: The new Nordic Scandinavian style is often described as a search for purity, using clean lines and organic materials to create a sense of stillness and calm. And while bleached woods and muted palettes have long been a part its DNA, contemporary Scandi design is changing.

It’s being driven by the emergence of a younger generation of designers, each of whom is determined to infuse the movement with a sense of serendipity and fun. Somewhat experimental and slightly less strict, it represents a bold new offering for lovers of Nordic design.

Mixing It Up Whereas traditional Scandi brands have tended to dedicate themselves to the use of leather and wood, newcomers like Muuto and Menu have championed a more inclusive approach, inviting marbles, velvets and metals into the mix.

FA R L E F T JH8 Palette Side Table by &Tradition

LEFT Epic Coffee Table, Moon Dining Table and Bat Fully Upholstered Dining Chair by Gubi

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FA R L E F T Oslo Bar Stool by Muuto

LEFT Ro Easy Lounge Chair, Kaiser Floor Lamp, Planner Side Table and Large Pouf by Fritz Hansen

BELOW Series 430 Chair Stainless Steel / Boucle Knit (NEW) by Verpan

In

allowing

themselves

a

little

extra

embellishment, they are able to create confident spaces, in which contemporary textures

and

traditional

craftsmanship

sit side by side. Wooden dining chairs are joined by travertine tables and velvet loungers, working together to challenge one-dimensional ideas of Scandi style.

Sculptural lines and attention to detail still reign supreme, only this time with a little more personality and shine.

A New Dress Code It’s a trend that can also be observed in this year’s reissue of classic styles. Both Verpan’s 430 Series and Fritz Hansen’s Ro have come out of their shells with vibrant new finishes and upholsteries. The novelties speak to a wider desire to create Scandi styles capable of standing out from the crowd, updating traditional templates with rich new colours and textures.

Indeed, after spending so much time chasing light, airy interiors, several young Scandi stylists are going the other way entirely, experimenting with moody hues that exude atmosphere and charm.

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Each of the examples we have seen has felt curiously intimate, proof that dark hues don’t have to dictate a lack of warmth.

Just be sure to include plenty of indoor greenery and metal finishes to help keep it feeling fresh.

Fit For Purpose At its core, Scandi style is about creating essential, beautiful designs that help you live better with less. The new school of Scandi stylists are keenly aware of this and have brought forth a selection of multi-purpose styles that will promise to transform the way we experience our homes. One of our favourites includes the On The Move Side Table by up-andcoming Danish design house, Cane-Line.

Lightweight and portable, its top slides off to become an elegant serving tray, ideal for alfresco dining or meals in front of the TV. Products available at www.chaplins.co.uk Words & images courtesy of Chaplins Furniture

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Introducing

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Say goodbye to waiting weeks for a delivery

How did Snug Shack invent the Sofa in a

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It all started when I went to buy a new sofa for my home a couple of years ago. I made

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styles, the sizes, the fabrics, the covering,

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the colours… URGH! I just couldn’t decide...

But then, after A LOT of thought, I found the one (at least I thought it was the one).

I had to wait not 1… not 2… but 8 weeks for it to be delivered! At long last, my new sofa arrived… 61 days after ordering.

But after the exhausting journey of pushing the sofa up 3 (!) flights of narrow stairs, it didn’t fit through my door. You can only R I G H T Rob, Snug Shack Founder sitting on the Rebel Snuggler

imagine my face at this point…

So, I go to return it… but nope!! No returns accepted.

After I realised what a stressful experience buying a sofa is, I had a light bulb moment…

What if you could buy a sofa, on-demand, that came in a box to easily fit upstairs, ‘round corners and through doors? You know… a Sofa in a Box? What if you could assemble it in the time it took to boil the kettle, without the use of tools?

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days and assembles in 3 minutes. No tools, no fuss, no confusing manuals. Not to mention, it’s super comfy, with high-quality finishes and fabrics.

Snug Shack takes the stress out of sitting down. From the quick delivery to snuggle up on the sofa watching Netflix, it’s all Snug and easy.

We started with the Rebel 3 Seater Sofa and from there we introduce the Rebel Footstool, Corner Sofa and Snuggler - all of which comes packaged up nicely in just 3 days.

Find us in the Bridgman Showroom - 10 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SD Tel: 01962 877695 Visit: www.snugshack.co.uk

“Snug Shack is the hot new Sofa in a Box brand that offers stylish furniture that’s high-quality, affordable and easy to assemble.”

The Sofa Revolution I called on my 10 years in the furniture industry to make it happen. I grouped together a team of sofa rebels and we made the Sofa in a Box! We created a quality, comfortable, easycare, stain-resistant sofa that arrives in 3

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How to get the nomadic luxe look These are challenging times for style hunters, especially if you’re in need of a far-flung fix and long to be somewhere else.

In the new normal, souvenirs from souks, textiles and prints that draw on a mix of cultural influences, and decorative trimmings that reflect our eclectic tastes, feel as out of reach as a Moroccan riad – and wafting down a mosaic-tiled courtyard in a beaded kaftan.

But while we’re social distancing, would-be globetrotters and those loving lockdown are perfectly placed to spice things up at home with warm tones of terracotta, a gleam of gold, and rich fabrics to capture a timeless, laid-back look inspired by the past, as we look forward to the future.

Here’s how to introduce some sun-drenched stylish updates…

“As spring creeps into summer, add touches of warmth to your scheme with terracotta reds, soft pinks and hints of gold,” says Emily Dunstan, home buyer at Heal’s.

“Drawing inspiration from the outdoors will create a comforting environment that’s gentle on the eye, perfect for a relaxing lounge area or bedroom; while blending rich, earthy tones with refined elements of brass and gold will evoke an exotic feel, bringing a sense of holiday heat into your home.”

RIGHT Hague dining table, Wishbone dining chairs and pendant lights, other items from a selection, Barker and Stonehouse, landscape | PA Photo/Handout

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It’s all in the detail

in a souk, Amara’s version looks as authentic as one you

Dunstan suggests weaving earthen tones into your

might be tempted to try and stuff in your suitcase.

existing palette with soft furnishings, such as their Linie Design’s Monu Rug in rose. “Its elegant, abstract motif

To make a larger statement, a patterned sofa in warm

will add interest, whilst subtle golden detailing will catch

hues will create a focal point within the room: “This

the light and create a subtle shimmer.”

season, One Nine Eight Five (Heal’s design studio) took inspiration from the curves of our Wallis sofa, creating

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For smaller finishing touches, try introducing a distinctive

an abstract design that echoes the shades of spring.

pattern, such as those seen on this Stones Cushion,

Featuring deep red and orange brush strokes alongside

which combines rich gold with an eye-catching print,

nude shades, this bold upholstery also includes a velvet

to add a hint of nomadic luxe. And to mirror the ornate

ochre backing, drawing the eye from every angle,”

carved detailing and handmade pieces you might see

explains Dunstan.

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LEFT Wallis 3 Seater Sofa in Smart Luxe Velvet Aura, other items from a selection, Heal’s | PA Photo/Handout

RIGHT Matera Chaise and Mono Rug, other items, stylist’s own, Heal’s | PA Photo/Handout

BELOW Stones Cushion, Heal’s | PA Photo/Handout

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Beige and browns blend effortlessly together

feel,” says McMahon, and the choice of material will

Bold without being overpowering, shades of spice, rust

really set the tone here.

and terracotta are design staples that lend themselves to a multitude of decors, from Scandi to mid-century,”

“Selecting a velvet will create an opulent, luxurious finish,

says Suzy McMahon, buying director for Sofology.

whereas a linen or cotton will bring a sophisticated yet

“These are colours that work best when chosen to

relaxed atmosphere. Layer with throws and scatter

complement, rather than clash. Keep walls and furniture

cushions in similar shades and tactile textures, to bring

tonal and embrace the richness that comes from

added comfort and depth to your scheme.”

reddish oranges and rusty browns.”

Make the switch to decorative lighting For a truly impactful scheme, she recommends pairing

As Claire Hornby, head of creative at Barker &

accents of saturated tones of green, black and navy.

Stonehouse points out, lighting is an integral part of any

And you can enhance the look with darker metallics,

Moroccan-inspired interior. As well as floor-standing

such as gold and bronze, rather than silver or chrome.

lanterns with an artisan feel, and the flattering soft glow of candles, an array of rattan pendants hung at

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“Furnishing your space with upholstery in one of

various heights will offer a nod to bazaar style, without

these versatile spiced hues will create a warm and cosy

compromising the calm vibe of the space.

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Warm golds radiate warmth A cool palette of grey and deepest charcoal, backed by a wall painted in gold or mustard, offers an earthy contrast and works brilliantly in an entrance hall or fireplace surround. Team with monochrome travel prints for a glowing getaway feeling.

“Terracotta and rust are colours found in nature and offer a connection to the outside world, creating a sense of calm,” says Helen Shaw, director of Benjamin Moore UK. “Incorporating rich, bold spice colours creates instant character, taking a small space from sterile to stylish.”

And if you really want to luxe it up, what could be more wondrous on the wall than metallic feather wallpaper?

“We may not be able to go on fabulous holidays right now, but that doesn’t stop us taking inspiration from the stunning aesthetics of Moroccan interiors,” says Alex Whitecroft, head of design at I Want Wallpaper. “The use of spicy, warm tones and pops of gold can bring a much needed heat, and create a sense of the exotic in any room.

Try a splash of cobalt blue to really bring a room to life – as inspired by the incredible Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech.”

Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

ABOVE Holden Metallic Feather Pattern Wallpaper in Leaf Motif, other items, stylist’s own, I Want Wallpaper | PA Photo/Handout

LEFT Photo of wall painted in Firenze, part of the Affinity Colour Colection, Benjamin Moore UK | PA Photo/Handout

FAR LEFT Anastasia 3 Seater Sofa, other items from a selection, Sofology | PA Photo/Handout

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Ways to improve your outdoor living space With summer well within our sights, there couldn’t be a better time to home in on design ideas and projects outside, preferably under blue skies.

Of course, when it comes to DIY, some might say confidence is key. But with the right tools and a little guidance, it is possible to reimagine your outdoor space and style it up for when the time comes for those much longed for summer socials.

And having made the most of your time at home being super-duper organised, you’ll be able to showcase your achievements, when we finally throw open our doors.

In the meantime, here’s how to get those projects off the ground…

Celebrate ‘happy hour’ in your own garden Building an outdoor bar can be the next best thing to visiting your local. Splash out on a pre-assembled drinking hole – Argos sells one that comes with a couple of stools, or opt for a tiki style, stocked at places like Wayfair and John Lewis. Or if you’re ultra handy, knock your own up from wood or pallets, or upcycle an old bookcase.

LEFT Cosy courtyard outdoor lighting garden decor, £26.99 | www.lights4fun.co.uk

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Add some theatre to your stylish serves, by decorating with bunting, furnishing with bottles of spirits and juices, and adding a selection of stemware. Grab an ice bucket and fill with beers and spritzers, and you’ve made the perfect pub in the garden.

Paint your sunroom Think South of France, olive groves, and a courtyard with a lovely sun trap and you’ve found your colour. This Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Arles (£21.95 a litre) – a rich, deep yellow – is inspired by Arles in the heart of Provence, and inspiration behind some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings.

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ABOVE Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on walls in Arles, table in Burgundy, other paint effects from a selection, decorative items, stylist’s own | PA Photo/Annie Sloan

LEFT Easy Stack Walling, Bradstone | PA Photo/ Bradstone

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Heather Foo, regional sales manager at Bradstone says their Easy Stack Walling (POA) is a great way to change the style of your garden. Whether to demarcate a seating area or perhaps separate two different garden terrains, she says even a low-lying wall can add a bit of depth and texture to your outdoor space. And as she points out, it’s ideal for novice DIYers, as the hollow bricks can simply be stacked and bonded together with a suitable sealant, and then filled with concrete to create a stable base for a feature wall.

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Light up your space With everything coming into bloom, it’s only natural you’ll want to put the spotlight on your best borders and flower beds. And, on sultry summer evenings, ambient lighting makes for a relaxed, luxe atmosphere. Try LED torch lights with a flickering candle effect, which are quick and easy to install, outdoor pendants, string lights and bordering your garden with lanterns and spikes.

Alternatively, Paul Davey, category director for Timber, Hardware and Electrical at Wickes, says wall sconces and up/down lights are a compact way of illuminating large areas. Or, for a more traditional evening option: “A fire pit can be used as a great statement and centrepiece, providing not only light, but the opportunity to freely roast marshmallows with the family.”

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Make wooden furniture look like new Sadolin’s Classic Wood Protection in Light Oak (£15.50 a litre from Crown Paints) is ideal for garden furniture, decking and large timber surfaces; and will breathe new life into weathered pieces. Available in a wide range of wood colours, you’re sure to find one you like. For old and previously treated timber, you’ll need to sand down previous coatings and finishings and degrease with methylated spirits. And having closely followed the painting instructions, you can then look forward to the fun bit of styling up the seating.

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RIGHT Table painted with Sadolin Classic Wood Protection in Light Oak, other items, stylist’s own | PA Photo/Sadolin

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

ISUZU D-MAX AWA R D The multi award-winning Isuzu D-Max has picked up yet anothe r top trophy.

This time it has been recognised as the Best Workhorse Pick-Up 2020 by specialist magazine Trade Van Driver - the 8th year in a row that the D-Max has won this award!

The Trade Van Driver Awards celebrate the most reliable, capable and effective working vehicles available on the market.

Vehicles are compared across several core criteria, including payload, safety, technology, running costs, fuel efficiency, reliability and aftersales service.

The Isuzu D-Max has a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, over 1 tonne payload and was praised for its quiet, economical driving experience, availability in single, extended and doublecab formats as well as a wide choice of trim levels.

Its five-year/ 125,000-mile warranty package was also highlighted.

M A Z D A C X- 5 U P D AT E D The Mazda CX-5 range has been updated for 2020 and now features efficiency-improving cylinder deactivation on manual petrol models.

Prices start at £27,030.

Since the launch of the original Mazda CX-5 in 2012, 60,000 have found homes in the UK, while sales of the second-generation model have now passed the 25,000 cars mark.

The introduction of cylinder deactivation on manual 164 hp Skyactiv-G petrol models delivers a reduction of 8g/km of C02. And inside, the 2020 model is marked out by changes to the central command screen, which now sees the mapping extend to the full extent of the physical monitor to give a larger and clearer colour touchscreen.

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The 14-model range features six petrol models and eight diesel models. Matched exclusively to front-wheel drive with a choice of automatic and manual transmission across all petrol models, the Skyactiv-G petrol is available in all three trim grades: SE-L, Sport and GT Sport. As with petrol CX-5s there’s a choice of automatic and manual gearbox across all diesel models.

In the UK market 73 per cent of CX-5 sales are taken by Sport models or higher and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Sport features 19-inch silver alloy wheels, a reversing camera and a power-lift tailgate, whileinside it features an eight-way power adjustable drivers’ seat, black leather, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and a windscreen projecting colour head-up display, plus a Bose 10-speaker audio system.

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R O A D T E S T: CITROEN C1 The Citroen C1 has been around for some years in the crowded city car class but the current model is still a significant contender, scoring well for its keen pricing, smart looks and easy driving dynamics, writes NICK FLETCHER. C1 is priced from £10,810 and comes in three and five-door form, all models using the same engine, a 1.0 litre three-cylinder petrol unit offering 71 hp, and mated to a standard 5-speed gearbox.

It’s a frugal engine delivering average fuel economy of 58.8 mpg, though the downside of that is a slow 0-60 mph time of 14.0 seconds. Top speed is 99 mph and emissions are 108 g’km.

Out and about, the C1 has a light-touch easy-drive feel which makes it agile for parking. On the open road, ride quality is comfortable and cornering is poised.

At speed there is a little more engine and

wind noise than some rivals but it is not too intrusive. Overall it has a smooth pleasant driving ambiance and is especially nimble in urban traffic.

Revised styling gives the C1 a chic appearance and it has perhaps a touch more youthful personality than rivals such as the Hyundai10 and Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108.

Inside, the cabin can accommodate four adults with adequate head, shoulder and leg room. Boot space is 196 litres, small by class standards, but it can be expanded by dropping the rear seats to create 780 litres though the load floor is not flat. On the plus side, there are large

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door pockets, a useful bin in the centre console and a roomy glovebox.

On the entry level Touch model, standard kit is limited but does include remote locking and powered front windows, LED running lights, a USB point, auto emergency braking, stability control and tyre pressure monitoring. To get features such as automatic air-conditioning and connectivity you have to move up the range.

For those on a limited budget or for people who perhaps want a small car as a secondcar runabout, the C1 makes a lot of sense.

It looks stylish, is neat and nimble, offers low running costs and has excellent fuel economy.

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R O A D T E S T: V O L K S W A G E N G O L F L I F E Volkswagen’s eighth-generation Golf continues to maintain the company’s longestablished record of producing a fine family hatchback noted for its easy driving and outstanding build-quality, writes NICK FLETCHER.

On the road, the car handles beautifully with precise steering and assured handling.

The standard suspension is well-balanced for normal everyday driving though adaptive suspension is an option for those who are more performance- minded.

Priced from £23,875, the new Golf range offers petrol and diesel engines and some hybrid variants. Exterior styling is more sleek and elegant and enhances the Golf’s already cool image.

Standard equipment on all models includes digital radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and alloy wheels while the mid-range Style trim adds more kit including larger wheels, LED headlights and three-zone climate control. The topspec version is the sporty R-Line.

It competes against rivals such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, both very accomplished, yet overall the Golf is more refined and offers a smoother more comfortable ride.

The cabin of this new model is almost identical in size to that of its predecessor, so too the boot space of 380 litres. There is good head and leg room for all occupants, comfortable supportive seating and quality trim materials which help give the car a more upmarket persona. The main difference in the cabin is a new dashboard design which utilises two digital screens which eliminate many of the usual control buttons and include a voice-control system which can take a little time to become familiar.

Overall, the new Golf is very impressive, notable for its classy styling and pleasing driving dynamics. It is not the cheapest contender in the medium-size hatchback sector but its strong suite of plus-points are significant and include its superb buildquality, stronger residual values and more badge kudos than many of its rivals.

The popular engine choice is the 130 hp 1.5 litre petrol, with 6-speed manual gerarbox. It delivers a top speed of 133 mph, a 0-60 mph time of 9.2 seconds and average fuel economy of 51.5 mpg. Emissions are 122 g/km.

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Safety features across the range include lane-keep assist, auto emergency braking and predictive pedestrian detection.

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R O A D T E S T: M G 3 There is plenty of choice in the small hatchback sector but few models are priced under £10,000 which is a significant barrier for those on a limited budget, writes NICK FLETCHER. However, there is a stand-out contender that comes in under that price barrier and it has a famous badge too – MG. The legendary British brand is now in Chinese ownership though its cars are designed in Europe and the starter model is the MG3, a roomy five-door hatchback which has a more sporty design than its rivals and is visually more striking in an often humdrum styling category.

The MG3 starts at £9,995 for the Explore version and there are two other trim grades – Excite and Exclusive which add extra features. All models are powered by the only engine in the range, a 1.5 litre petrol unit delivering 106 hp and mated to a standard 5-speed manual gearbox.

The 0-60 mph time is 10.6 seconds, top speed 108 mph, emissions 152 g/km and average fuel economy 42.3 mpg.

Explore models come with six airbags, stability control and emergency brake assist, hill-hold control, tyre pressure-monitoring system, auto headlights, electric front and rear windows, radio/CD player and a USB socket. Upper trim

levels add touchscreen controls and features such as sat-nav and smartphone connectivity.

The cabin offers class-leading occupant space and while the boot space is fairly typical of the class at 285 litres, it can be boosted to 1,262 litres by dropping the split-fold rear seats.

The MG3 has been revised since first launched and the front-end now has sharper and more dynamic styling and a large grille with the company’s famous octagon MG badge very prominent. In a sector which includes rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia, the MG3 arguably has a more charismatic persona and as some of its rivals can cost substantially more, the MG3 is attractive to those who want as much car as they can get for a low price.

On the road, the MG3 delivers decent performance.

While it is not quite as smooth and responsive as some hatchbacks, its longer wheelbase means it does have excellent handling and a more supple and comfortable ride and overall it is a pleasing car to drive.

Anyone seeking a good budget-price family hatchback should have the MG3 on their shortlist, especially as it beats all its rivals with one particular ace card – it comes with an industryleading seven-year warranty.

NEW AUDI A3 SALO O N The all-new Audi A3 Saloon is available to order in Sport, S line, Edition 1 and Vorsprung specifications and priced from £26,870.

The compact four-door model has undergone a redesign alongside its fivedoor Sportback counterpart drawing on the very latest Audi developments in digitalisation, connectivity, driver assistance technology and powertrain optimisation.

Highlights include the adoption of fully digital cockpit architecture with the touchscreen MMI Touch concept at its heart, the integration of mild hybrid MHEV drivetrains for selected models and the introduction of advanced new lighting configurations that give each variant a specific light ‘signature’.

Compared with its predecessor, the new A3 Saloon is now four centimetres longer at 4.50 metres in length, while its wheelbase remains unchanged.

Its width has increased by two centimetres to 1.82 metres and it is now one centimetre taller.

There is a choice of three engines at launch - two 1.5-litre TFSI units and one 2.0-litre TDI – all of which major on efficiency.

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R O A D T E S T: T O Y O TA COROLLA HYBRID The Toyota Corolla is one of the world’s biggest-selling cars and in hybrid form it appeals to a fast-growing market sector of buyers seeking comfort, practicality and economy while also reducing their carbon footprint, writes NICK FLETCHER. The Corolla Hybrid ticks that green box.

While not a plug-in hybrid, it mates a petrol engine with an electric motor which together produce optimum performance and outstanding fuel economy. There are hatchback, estate and saloon variants and choice of 1.8 and 2.0 litre engine options and CVT auto transmission. The 1.8 version is the popular choice, offering a 0-60 mph time of 10.9 seconds, top speed 112 mph, fuel economy 62.8 mph and emissions of just 101 g/km.

As a daily drive, Corolla hybrid - priced from £24,104 - is a good choice. While not the quickest in the class, it does have exceptionally refined performance, is wellmannered, easy to handle and delivers excellent ride comfort. The steering is accurate and the well-tuned suspension is nicely balanced for cornering poise.

In slow town traffic, the electric power

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cuts in automatically for smooth, quiet and fuel-saving progress.

sensors, you need to move up to Icon Tech grade or other upper-range versions.

The cabin has a quality look and accommodates five with adequate head and legroom and the large 363 litre boot is fine for normal family needs and can be boosted by folding the rear seats.

Safety features include auto emergency braking, lane-departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam assistance.

Standard equipment on the entry level Icon version includes dusk-sensing LED headlights, powered door mirrors, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, digital radio, Bluetooth, smartphone mirroring and Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto.

To get extra kit such as sat-nav and parking

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Summing up, the Corolla hybrid is an impressive family car with a pleasing driving feel and low running costs. It is not quite as roomy as some rivals, nor the fastest in the class, but it does tick all the essential boxes and also comes with Toyota’s outstanding reliability record and its longer-than-most five-year warranty.

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R O A D T E S T: S U Z U K I V I TA R A Suzuki’s Vitara is a compact SUV which is practical, reliable and relatively affordable and while there is stiff competition in the sector, the Vitara has plenty of plus-points including its mild-hybrid technology and the option of four-wheel-drive, writes NICK FLETCHER. Vitara prices start at £20,849 for the SZ4 trim which includes digital radio and CD player, USB port and Bluetooth connectivity.

You also get alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control and automatic wipers.

which helps deliver enhanced performance and improved fuel economy. The 0-60 mph time is a nippy 9.5 seconds, top speed 124 mph. Average fuel economy is 49.7 and emissions are 128 g/km.

Underway, the Vitara is smooth and responsive, with light steering making it easy to use in city traffic and tight parking situations. At motorway speeds the engine note is rather more discernable and there is more wind noise than some in the class but overall, the Vitara is a pleasant drive.

However, many buyers are likely to opt for the SZ-T and SZ5 trim levels which add a more sophisticated touch-screen infotainment system with integrated sat-nav, smartphone mirroring and a rear view camera.

The cabin is smartly designed with a user-friendly dashboard layout so you quickly feel at ease. Seating is comfortable and supportive, there is good all-round visibility and the raised gearstick is more convenient for quicker gear shifts.

The car seats five adults and while the rear seat width is a little tight for three occupants there is good headroom. The boot space of 375 litres is adequate for normal everyday needs and can be boosted for larger items by dropping the rear seats. There is useful under-floor storage space too, and no awkward load lip, though the split-fold rear seats do not lie completely flat.

Rivals include the Volkswagen T-Cross and SEAT Arona, but Suzuki has its own loyal following and this latest Vitara will have strong appeal to existing customers and with its revised styling and keen pricing is likely to attract new customers to the brand.

Only petrol engines are available and the 127 hp 1.4 litre version is the popular choice. It features mild hybrid technology

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Tropical cocktails to put you in a summery mood We can't escape to a real desert island or tiki bar right now but these will taste like you're there, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

If the recent heatwave put you in a summery mood, so will these tropical and tiki-inspired drinks. From Caribbean classics to reinventions with a modern twist, award-winning bartender Georgi Radev, author of cocktail recipe book Let's Get Tropical, has taken the best elements of traditional tropical concoctions and tiki culture to create some innovative new mixes.

Here are three of his desert island drinks - each with a fruity twist - to get the juices flowing....

1. Margarita "Tequila gained popularity during the Prohibition era, when many Americans travelled to Mexico to satisfy their thirst for spirits. The first recipe for a Margarita appeared in the 1940s and used a simple combination of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime. The trend for adding salt on the rim of the glass came later, as did the vogue for frozen and fruity margaritas."

M A R GA R I TA R E I N V E N T E D - O R C H I D E A "The sweet agave syrup balances the citrus flavours."

Ingredients 35ml white tequila, 10ml Cointreau, 15ml mezcal, 15ml clementine juice, 15ml pineapple juice, 15ml lime juice, 10ml orgeat (almond) syrup, 10ml natural agave nectar.

Method Add all the ingredients to a brandy balloon or wide rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Swizzle, and top with more crushed ice. Garnish with an orchid and a mint sprig.

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2. Daiquiri "This drink was invented in the early 1900s, when an American mine engineer, Jennings Cox, was serving drinks to his workers in the Daiquiri region of Cuba.

Rumour has it, Jennings ran out of gin, so he started shaking cocktails with white rum instead - introducing the now iconic trio of rum, lime, and sugar. Everyone loved the combination of flavours, and the daiquiri was born."

THE CLASSIC RECIPE "The beauty of this classic drink is the simplicity of its ingredients."

Ingredients 50ml white rum, 15ml sugar syrup, 20ml lime juice.

Method Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the ingredients, shake hard and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Balance an elegant lime wedge on the side of the glass.

DA I Q U I R I R E I N V E N T E D S O U T H S E A S DA I Q U I R I "The traditional tropical liqueur, falernum adds a twist."

Ingredients 50ml white rum, 20ml lime juice, 10ml passion fruit syrup, 10ml falernum liqueur (available from Master of Malt), Angostura bitters, 1 fresh pineapple ring.

Method Muddle the pineapple in the bottom of a shaker. Add the rum, falernum, passion fruit syrup, and lime juice. Shake hard with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish with a lime twist and a dash of Angostura bitters.

A B OV E Daiquiri cocktail | Ruth Jenkinson/PA

LEFT South Seas Daiquiri cocktail | Ruth Jenkinson/PA

FA R L E F T Orchidea cocktail | Ruth Jenkinson/PA

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3. Singapore Sling "One of the most delicious, refreshing and advanced cocktails for its time, the Singapore Sling was created at the Raffles Hotel's Long Bar, Singapore, around 1915

by Ngiam Tong Boon. This drink predates tiki-style cocktails - but it's often mistaken for one because of its complexity."

THE CLASSIC RECIPE "A delightfully boozy cocktail that slips down easily drink with caution!"

Ingredients 50ml gin, 15ml Cointreau, 15ml Cherry Heering, 10ml Benedictine, a dash of Angostura bitters, a dash of orange bitters, 15ml grenadine, 20ml lemon juice, 1 fresh pineapple ring, soda water.

Method Muddle the pineapple in the bottom of a shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients apart from the soda. Shake S I N GA P O R E S L I N G R E I N V E N T E D -

hard with ice and fine strain into a sling glass filled with ice cubes. Top with soda and garnish with a pineapple

TIKI SING SLING

wedge, lemon wedge or fresh cherry.

"The addition of rum gives the classic recipe a tiki twist."

Ingredients 30ml gin, 20ml dark rum, 20ml cherry syrup, 25ml lemon juice, 1 dash Angostura bitters, 15ml Benedictine, 1 fresh pineapple ring, 30ml soda.

Method Muddle the pineapple in the bottom of a shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients apart from the soda. Shake hard with ice and fine strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top with soda and garnish with a lemon twist and a fresh cherry.

Let's Get Tropical: Over 60 Cocktail Recipes From Caribbean Classics To Modern Tiki Drinks by Georgi Radev is published by DK.

By Sam Wylie-Harris, Press Association

A B OV E Tiki Sing Sling cocktail | Ruth Jenkinson/PA

LEFT Singapore Sling cocktail | Ruth Jenkinson/PA

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Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your home Nadia Rossi, owner of Rossi International, talks to us about the passion behind Rossi International - which offers a range of delicious Mediterranean foods and beverages handpicked by the Rossi family so we can enjoy them in our home.

At Rossi we have always tried to offer a bespoke service to all our customers. We have a whole package for all your catering needs, FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND FUEL. We have lorries coming in on a weekly basis from Italy and supplies from large wholesalers throughout the UK. Being

of

Mediterranean

background

our families have always had a passion regarding food and all that goes with it. We wanted to transmit the knowledge and that passion to our customers.

We stock ambient, chilled and frozen products.

From

all

pizza

producer in Turin. We also now offer vegan,

Many of our items are all sourced and we

gluten free and vegetarian options with

try as much as possible to collaborate

some great flours, cheeses and desserts.

with family businesses that have years of

ingredients,

experience and great pride in what they do.

which have been very popular during

We have been supplying ovens for the

lockdown, oils, cooked meats, marinated

trade sector for a number of years but

olives, cheeses to a fantastic selection of

seeing how more and more people are

buyonline

frozen foods, which include all shellfish,

enjoying cooking and especially outdoor

which should be up and running very

individually sliced desserts and ice-cream

cooking we are now the sole importer of

soon but due to the changes in the last

from Disotto Foods, luxury cheesecakes

Rosso Fuoco Ovens. These ovens are not

couple of months we have found many

made to our specification and an award

only for pizzas but all varieties of food.

people

winning Italian Gelato from a family

The ovens arrive ready to use and the only

media or word and mouth wanting to try

thing you need to attach is the cart - if this

out some of our goods. The way people

is purchased. All very easy and quick. They

think about food is definitely changing and

are lightweight, durable and made of high

more and more of you are not afraid

quality material. The attention to detail is

to give it a go!

100%. They are compact so can be placed

feedback from people who we have

anywhere in the garden and thanks to

delivered to and have sent us photos of

the wheels and handle are easy to move

their masterpieces. We are becoming more

without any problem.

creative in our food choice.

shop

through

contacting

us

our

through

website

social

We’ve had some great

To complete the package we also stock

Until our site is ready we ask for people

100%

necessary

to contact us via our website: www.

certification and in accordance with new

rossiinternational.co.uk or give us a call if you

regulations coming into place next year.

need any advice. Always happy to help.

beechwood

with

all

CALL

EMAIL

WEBSITE

01258 857210

info@rossiinternational.co.uk

www.rossiinternational.co.uk

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Rossi International is a family-owned and family-run food import business with a vast range of Mediterranean products unique to the UK. We have supplied individuals, restaurants and wholesalers with exquisite Mediterranean food and drinks for more than 15 years. Our team are from Italy, Spain and, of course, the United Kingdom. This extensive knowledge about the diverse Mediterranean regions and the quality of our products sets us apart from the competition.

A BIT OF WHAT WE DO Our concept is to offer the customer the whole package, from the food ingredients to the ovens and the fuel so basically what you would expect to find in a Mediterranean restaurant.

We stock pasta, flours, olives, cured meats, cheeses, pizza toppings, oils & vinegars, sauces, ice creams & desserts, pizza ovens, beech wood and now the sole importer of the Italian Rossofuoco pizza ovens for home use indoors and out.

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James Martin: ‘I don’t think we appreciate what’s on our doorstep’ Right now, none of us is able to explore the far reaches of the UK – however much we might want to.

By a happy accident of timing though, we’ll get to watch chef James Martin do just that. Jealousy is guaranteed – but if we can’t escape to the huge, sandy shores of Northumberland, or the rugged Northern Irish coast ourselves, at least we can sit in front of the telly and soak up the digitised, Technicolor imagery of them, and imagine ourselves sat on a rocky outcrop, cooking up a plateful of mussels with Martin.

The restaurateur and Saturday morning telly chef’s latest series and accompanying cookbook,

James

Martin’s

Islands

To

Highlands, sees him track up and down the UK, from the microclimates of the Channel Islands (for Jersey Royal potato season) to the game-filled landscapes During a nine-month spell of travelling, he

Martin admits to having felt a little

and his crew got to experience sights you

“trepidation at first” when faced with the

“We do take it for granted,” says Martin,

just might not expect of Britain; like the Isles

slick, hulking creatures. “You don’t realise

47, speaking several weeks before the

of Scilly – “20 miles off the coast of Cornwall

how big seals are – there was a couple of

coronavirus pandemic broke. “I don’t think we

but the beaches are the colour of chalk,

hundred where we were swimming, and

appreciate what’s on our doorstep.”

it’s just incredible” – and the astounding

they come right up to you,” he remembers.

Shetland archipelago.

“It’s fantastic, it’s one of those life-changing

of Scotland.

things you feel very privileged to do – to “Shetland is like being born with new eyes,

have even seen.”

it sounds really weird, but the colours, the clarity of what you see is surprising,” says

Then there were the food producers

Martin, trying to grasp the words to do it

he encountered along the way. Martin

justice. “There’s no pollution there for sure,

learnt about salted coley, called piltock, in

but it’s the clarity of everything, you do feel

Shetland (he really loved Shetland, can you

as though you’ve been reborn with new

tell?) used in fish cakes called ‘hairy tatties’:

eyes – that’s all I can describe it as.”

“The coley takes on the texture of hair, it’s quite cool.”

They also visit Puffin Island off the coast of

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Newcastle – “[There’s] over a quarter of a

While in Northern Ireland he met kelp

million puffins breeding on this island, and

farmers on Rathlin Island, and a 14-year-old

three quarters of a million seabirds – it’s

who’s one of the few producers of wasabi

bl**dy unbelievable seeing that” – and swim

outside Japan, with help from his scientist

with seals off Scilly.

dad. “Taste-wise, it’s amazing,” buzzes

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Martin. “You can buy it online and it all comes from this kid who had this idea, and literally produces it in his back garden. Brilliant.”

While Martin – a proper “farmer’s lad” who gets “a bit freaked out if I’m in a city for more than a couple of days” – is animated when talking about the landscapes, wildlife and producers he discovered, there’s a weariness that steals over him when talking about food culture and shopping habits in the UK (and this was before people began stockpiling).

“To fully understand food, you’ve got to appreciate how difficult it is to produce, and where it’s from, and then you’ll respect it a lot more, and respect the people who produce it,” he explains fervently. He also considers artisan farmer’s markets “gimmicky” and “a tourist attraction” when we ought to be buying from everyday markets like they do

America and Europe, where produce

dinner as a pleasure, not a financial corner

in Europe, or at least from local fishmongers,

is

beautifully

to cut. “It’s one of the true enjoyments of

butchers and grocers.

displayed, “everything here is laid out

life, that we all have to eat, all of us,” he says,

on bloody plastic for convenience, and I

noting how in France it’s the norm “to sit

Choice is another problem. “We don’t eat a

don’t understand why. It’s not showing off

and enjoy a meal, have a conversation, eat

variety, we eat too much convenience food,

the ingredients at their best, it’s just price

bread and wine. When does that happen in

without a shadow of a doubt, but we don’t

sensitive and ease of purchase.”

the UK? It’s normally sat watching TV.”

says Martin. “We still get fobbed off with the

He says it’s particularly frustrating when

Perhaps now we’re all stuck inside, we

same stuff.”

the produce in and around the UK really

might spend more time around the dining

is spectacular, but so much is shipped

table together instead. And if so, we can

You have to demand different ingredients

abroad, like Dover sole (90% of sole fished

mainline Martin’s travels, and his feeling

if you want to eat them he says, and while

in Hastings is shipped abroad), langoustines

that “food is my life, I can’t see why people

things are changing (“20 years ago, we

(98% sent elsewhere) and the eels hauled up

wouldn’t enjoy it.”

wouldn’t have had galangal!”) there’s still

at Loch Neagh. “All of those get exported to

much to be done. For instance, we eat a

Holland – all of them! And it’s weird, you’ll be

James Martin’s Islands To Highlands by

lot of cod, but what happens to the cod

staying in northern Europe on your holiday

James

cheeks? “You’ve got to ask for them!”

and think, ‘Oh I’ll try this’, not realising it’s

Cassidy, is published by Quadrille, priced

from right on your doorstep.”

£25. Available now.

with buying, dare I say it, cheaper and

Martin wants us to adopt that holiday

Words by Ella Walker, PA

cheaper food,” says Martin, and unlike

feeling on a more daily basis, and approach

Photos by Quadrille/Peter Cassidy/PA

largely

celebrated

and

have the variety of what we should have,”

Martin,

photography

by

Peter

Cost is an issue too. “We have this obsession

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INGREDIENTS

50ml olive oil

Shetland Paella

SERVES 8

6 boneless chicken thighs 2 onions, sliced

1.

Light your BBQ. When the coals are silvery in colour, it’s ready to cook on.

3 garlic cloves, crushed Small bunch of oregano, thyme and

2. Place a 30-cm paella pan directly onto the BBQ or over a medium heat. Pour in half of the

marjoram, chopped

oil and fry the chicken thighs until golden all over. Add the onions, garlic and herbs, season

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

well, then scatter the rice over the top. Stir once to combine, add the tomatoes, pour over

150g paella rice

500ml cold water, then sprinkle over the paprika. Gently stir everything together and

5 vine tomatoes, quartered

simmer for 20 minutes. Season again, then add all the fish. Drizzle the remaining oil over the

4tsp smoked paprika

top, cover with foil and cook for a further 10 minutes.

1 monkfish tail, cut into 2cm pieces 16 whole shell-on prawns 8 scallops

3. Remove the foil, discard any mussels that have not opened and sprinkle over the parsley just before serving.

300g mussels, cleaned and debearded Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, very finely

Martin’s tip: Fresh mussels need to be alive before you cook them. To prepare them, pull off the

chopped

stringy beards, knock off any barnacles and give the shells a scrub in fresh water to clean. Throw away ones with broken shells or any that don’t close tightly when you tap them.

Steak with Whisky-Braised Onions & Mustard Sauce

SERVES 2

1. If using, light your BBQ. When the coals are silvery in colour, it’s ready to cook on.

2. Place the whole onions in a pan with the whisky and beef stock. Cover and bring to the boil then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 40 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to lift the onions out of their cooking liquor and set aside to cool a little. Reserve the liquor.

3. Meanwhile, place the butter, garlic and pine sprigs into a separate pan and place over a low heat to melt the butter.

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4. If not cooking on the BBQ, preheat a griddle pan over a high heat. Cut the onions in half

4 onions, peeled

horizontally, then drizzle over the oil and season well. Cook on the griddle pan or on the

50ml whisky

BBQ, flat-side down, for a couple of minutes until charred. Lift onto a plate and set aside.

600ml beef stock 100g salted butter

5. Season the steak all over, then brush with some of the melted pine butter. Cook on the

1 garlic clove, crushed

hot griddle pan or on the BBQ for two minutes, then brush with more butter, flip over

A few pine sprigs, washed and patted dry

and cook for another two minutes. Add the long-stem broccoli to the pan or BBQ for the

1–2tbsp olive oil

last two minutes of cooking, again brushing with pine butter. Lift the steak onto a board

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

and rest for four minutes.

400g rump steak, 5cm thick 150g long-stem broccoli

6. To make the sauce, put both types of mustard in a pan with one tablespoon of the butter and 200ml of the reserved onion cooking liquor. Pour in the whisky, then flambé

For the sauce:

to burn off the alcohol, tipping the pan gently and carefully to ignite. Place over a

2tbsp Scottish grainy mustard

medium heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, then stir in the cream and

½tsp English mustard

season well. Whisk in the remaining one tablespoon of butter to finish.

2tbsp salted butter 25ml whisky 75ml double cream

7. Slice the steak into 3cm thick slices and place on a platter with the broccoli, then spoon over the sauce. Pull the onions into petals and dot around before serving.

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

Millionaire’s Shortbread INGREDIENTS

MAKES 12

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan)/325°F/gas 3.

For the biscuit base: 300g salted butter, softened

2. To make the biscuit base, put the butter, sugar and both types of flour into a large bowl.

200g dark soft brown sugar

Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the other ingredients until the mixture looks

350g plain flour

really crumbly. Press the mixture into a 23 x 30cm loose-bottomed cake tin (no need to

125g cornflour

line) and use a palette knife to even out the surface. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool in the tin on a wire rack.

For the caramel filling: 1 x 397g jar dulce de leche

3. To make the caramel filling, combine the dulce de leche, butter and sugar in a large

250g salted butter

saucepan over a medium heat. Whisking the mixture, bring to the boil (be careful as the

150g caster sugar

mixture will be extremely hot).

For the topping: 400g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids),

4.

Pour evenly over the biscuit base, cover and leave to set for at least four hours or overnight at room temperature.

broken into pieces 100g salted butter

5. To make the topping, put the chocolate and butter into a medium heavy-based pan and gently heat. Once everything has melted, whisk to combine. Cool slightly, then pour over the caramel and level with a palette knife. Cover, then leave to set overnight at room temperature.

6. Cut into 12 squares to serve.

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Anti-desk yoga poses to do if you’re sitting all day

So many of us have recently become home workers. There are some benefits - ditching your commute and entering a new period of your life where it’s OK to wear sweatpants to the office.

But for all the positives – like setting your alarm later in the morning – there are some downsides too. Most notably, the backache that can come from sitting at a makeshift desk set-up for eight hours a day.

Hunching over a laptop, using the sofa as desk chair, precariously balancing your screen on a pile of coffee table books… all of these actions can put pressure on your neck and spine, and there’s increasing evidence to suggest that sitting for long periods of time is bad for our overall health too.

So what can be done? Well, we can start by trying to undo the damage with some antidesk yoga; moves that can release shoulder tension and improve posture. Here, yoga instructor Meghan Shannen (@megshan. yoga) shares four key poses to try on your next lunch break.

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Low lunge “Lunges are great for stretching and strengthening your hip muscles, which can help to alleviate lower back pain.

“To do this move, you’ll need to place your front leg at a 90-degree angle with your back knee on the mat and back toes untucked. I recommend using a yoga mat to protect your knees.

“Engage your glutes and actively push your the shin of your back leg against the mat.

Your abs and rib muscles should also be activated to protect your back.

“Once you’ve found a solid foundation, lift your hands above your head, tucking your chin slightly to work the deep neck muscles. Take five deep breaths before switching legs.”

Forward fold with clasped hands “This move helps to open your chest and shoulders, which counteracts the standard sitting posture we tend to hold at our desks.

“Start with your feet hips-width apart and clasp your hands behind you. Pull your hands away from your lower back and focus on keeping your shoulders away from your ears.

“With bent knees, fold down, bringing your clasped hands overhead. Take five breaths, and then roll up slowly – imagining you’re stacking your spine, piece by piece.”

A B OV E A woman doing a forward fold

LEFT A woman doing a forward lunge

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Reverse tabletop “This pose opens your shoulders and strengthens your glutes, wrists and back muscles. Start in a seated position, placing your hands behind your back, with your fingers facing towards you. Your feet should be hip-width apart.

“Lift to a tabletop position, making sure your shoulders are stacked directly above your wrists. You should feel like you’re pushing out of your shoulders, which strengthens the muscles.

“Your hips should be directly above your ankles and in line with your shoulders. Engage your abdominal muscles as you hold for five.

Your neck can either be tucked or neutral, but only if you don’t have neck issues.”

Triangle pose “This shoulder and chest opening pose is great for to stretching out your side body.

Step your feet roughly three feet apart from one another. Make sure your left foot is at the front of the mat and facing forward. Line the arch of the right foot to the heel of the front foot, and raise your arms to shoulder height.

“From here, reach your left arm as far forward as you can, whilst pulling your right hip as far back as possible. Then drop your left hand to a comfortable position on the inside of the left leg, pushing against your shin. This should give you a nice spinal twist and chest opener. Don’t forget to switch sides afterwards.”

Words by Liz Connor, PA Pictures credit: PA Photo/iStock

A B OV E A woman doing a triangle pose

RIGHT A reverse table top pose

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What’s on

AT H O M E I N J U N E

Photo by Juan Camilo Navia on Unsplash

We have explored online to find ways to keep our bodies and minds active and entertained during this difficult time. There are so many amazing tools out there, these are just a selection we have found to help you on your way.

GL ASTHOMEBURY F E S T I VA L 2 0 2 0 26 JUNE

Join the online fan community supporting the Glastonbury Festival with Glasthomebury.

Glastonbury Festival is working with the BBC to bring you an amazing Glastonbury experience on TV over the festival weekend.

So camp out at home whilst watching the festival on TV from your tents - we can all sit back and watch as Glasto Official take over with an incredible line up. Like the Facebook page and they will keep you posted as soon as they know any more information! They are also hoping to raise money for those suffering because of lockdown whilst having fun!

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CRAFTING DEMOS

T H E N AT I O N A L T R U S T

T U E S D AY S , 7 P M

ANYTIME

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The National Trust offer a whole host of gardening tips to help you make the most of your own garden or growing space. Including things like: nine ways to make your garden nature friendly; growing and using garden herbs; weeding and composting and so much more!

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It’s a long link but worth it! Go to www.nationaltrust.org. uk/features/gardening-tips-from-our-garden-to-yours or check out the Facebook page @nationaltrust.

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Dates for your diary T H E STAY I N G Photo by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash

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Follow @frankturnermusic on Facebook for regular updates.

They will be broadcasting the sunset on Saturday 20th June and the sunrise on Sunday 21st June. Sunset is at 21:26 BST (20:26 GMT) and sunrise is at 04:52 BST (03:52 GMT). They’ll be live for at least 30 minutes before.

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TA K E A B R E A K

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FUC Clothing, look great, feel great, donate!

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in my life and also be able to help out

and lifestyle attire created by Charlie Lowe,

those affected by it.

to help raise money to help those affected by cancer. Charlie tells us about her journey

Where did the idea come from?

in creating this exciting new venture.

The idea came to me one day and it started to evolve in my head, I knew what I wanted

So how did FUC come about?

to do but wasn’t sure on the details. That’s

I’m not sure exactly when. I know myself

where

and a group of my close girls were all in

comes in. A friend of mine who owns a

a WhatsApp group we set up after I was

popular ladies sportsclothing range. I

diagnosed, which I named FUC.

knew her leggings were great as I chose

Gemma

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to wear them when training my self, and It is bolshy and ballsy and in your face but

my brother and I had actually worked with

then so is cancer. I know it doesn’t appeal

her before on limited edition leggings and

to everyone, but most people I have come

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across who had either been diagnosed or

Arts Academy.

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were affected, that’s how they felt.

I discussed the idea with Gemma the main

I chose the Wessex Cancer Trust as

It’s the one thing most of us have in

part of it being that a percentage of profits

they do fantastic work for not only those

common, young, old, male, female, it

should go to cancer charity. Gemma was

diagnosed, but their families as well. They

doesn’t matter. It’s something so many

incredibly supportive and excited by the

offer counselling, treatments, yoga, reki,

of us have no control over so I suppose

idea herself. She was, and still remains, a

massage, book club, drop in centre, just

this has helped me regain a little control

great help to me.

somewhere to chat or hide away if that’s what you need.

When I first found out about the centre they were only funded enough to open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am till 4pm.

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