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Many of us may be missing the days where we could take ourselves off globe trotting to experience new places and cultures, until that is safe why not bring the travel vibes into your home with our decor style ideas to satisfy your wanderlust. There is no reason we can’t start planning our dream holiday though, for the wine lovers we bring you some of the must visit destinations based on the bottles that have been flying off shelves during lockdown! If you have ever fancied a safari now could be the right time to plan that trip and help support

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INTRO 8

NEWS The latest news stories

T R AV E L 32

WINE INSPIRED H O L I D AY S 5 Fabulous holidays inspired by our favourite wines

GET SET TO GO WILD Why a safari should be your next holiday

INTERIORS 48

JUST SHUTTERS You deserve elegant shutters

C U S TO M C R E AT I O N S Design inspired by you

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BRING THE H O LI DAY H O M E 4 Decor styles to satisfy your wanderlust

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F E AT U R E D P R O P E R T I E S 60

SPENCERS NEW FOREST A breath-taking unique country home in the picturesque New Forest

OUTDOOR LIVING 110

D AV I D W I L S O N HOMES

T R A N S FO R M YO U R O U T D O O R S PAC E Simple and stylish ways

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R E FO R M E D P L AS T I C S Enjoy the outdoors!

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READ ALL ABOUT IT The latest news stories in your area.

LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICE CA R E C E L E B R AT E S T H EI R D E D I CAT E D VO LU N T E E R S Clare Gallie, CEO at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care said, “The first week of June 2020 was an important and very special week for everyone at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as it was National Volunteers’ Week. During this week we wanted to make sure, more than ever, that the wonderful people who offer our local charity their continued help and time through volunteering, understand that we are all so very thankful for their support. Our volunteers are wonderful people and so I wanted to say on behalf of everyone at our hospice, thank you. Without our volunteers we simply would not be able to help the local people that we are here to care for.” Lewis-Manning Hospice Care said the biggest thank you to its devoted volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020. This is an annual celebration of the contribution made by millions of people across the UK, from June 1-7. To find out more about Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s vital services, or if you would like information about volunteering please visit their website, lewis-manning.co.uk.

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The village of Worth Matravers has shown its commitment and loyalty in lockdown to a muchloved local charity, MYTime Young Carers. The MYTime activity centre is based in the heart of Worth Matravers and is where young carers are able to take time out and enjoy a much- needed break from their caring responsibilities.

A Dorset based, British telecoms company, who designs and engineers wired and wireless headsets, has responded swiftly to increased demand by developing a solution niche sector for users in just six weeks. JPL Telecom, which is based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, invested in new products in 2019. This was following the marketplace removal of an item which severely impacted customers who are impaired hearing. JPL Telecom, worked with speaker experts in collaboration with a specialist telecoil manufacturer and using the housing from its JPLConnect headset, produced a headset which was ready to trial in the UK market within just three weeks.

During lockdown the villagers showed their amazing community spirit and initially got behind the London Marathon 2.6 Challenge initiative. They also decided that as their popular annual summer fete couldn’t go ahead that they would replace it with alternative activities and organised plant sales and a bric-a-brac sale to help raise funds for MYTime. All sales were made using honesty boxes. The first sale raised £630 and the second a huge £830 making a total of £1,460! MYTime Executive Director Krista Cartlidge added, “We are overwhelmed at the support that the village has shown us, not just as an organisation but also the young carers. Jack, Yvonne and their team have done a brilliant job and we are extremely grateful to have their support and loyalty. We’re looking forward to other exciting events in Worth Matravers in the future. Watch this space!”

After meeting with a major UK hearing loss charity they tested and approved the headset in their London laboratories and the JPL-HAC-1 and JPL-HAC-2 headsets were then put into the marketplace.

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E VOLUTION OF E S TAT E A G E N T S Burns Hamilton tell us how their business has adapted to the current environment, “It is fair to say that we are in one of the most challenging markets experienced in a generation. The ‘lockdown’ that we have all endured has meant that everyone has adapted to a new way of life, and the estate agency industry is no different. “Thankfully, with modern technology it’s been proven that many industries have been able to adapt and evolve. In many ways it has forced some of us to ‘fast forward’ and embrace technology that previously left us feeling nervous and confused. “With the recent easing of lockdown restrictions we are now allowed to conduct face to face appointments, provided we adhere to strict safety measures. Burns Hamilton are in the fortunate position whereby we have the most up to date software and technology available, so we can also offer remote virtual valuations and viewings, and have a software platform that puts the client in control.

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Local Personal Trainer Rob Cooke, owner of Train Elite, has managed to turn the COVID-19 restrictions for gyms, on its head, and has established a huge online fitness community, driving incredible dedication and motivation amongst 1,000 people throughout the South. Giving Joe Wicks a run for his money. And like Joe, Rob has been doing it since lockdown started, and all completely free of charge!

County food group Hampshire Fare is launching a major new campaign supporting local producers and independent retailers as lockdown eases.

With daily, LIVE Bootcamp/HIIT sessions, Pilates and Yoga classes, nutritional advice, meals & recipe ideas, plus a network of specialists all contributing to the group, Train Elite – Positivity Group, has embraced an exceptional community spirit and is keeping people fit, helping them be healthy and more importantly, motivating everyone to remain positive, something that has been so necessary over the last 12 weeks. What originally started as a group for his clients, Train Elite – Positivity Group has grown into something quite remarkable, proving that lockdown and gym closures is no excuse for not keeping fit & healthy! And this is all alongside his job as a Tesco employee, which he started at the beginning of lockdown. Train Elite – Positivity Group is an incredible example of business diversification, determination, positivity and community spirit! Not one to ever let situations get the better of him, Rob has seized the moment and established an opportunity to do not only what he loves but encourage others to keep positive, stay sane, and make big changes to their lives, something that may have seemed almost impossible at the very start of this pandemic!

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Tracy Nash, Commercial Manager, Hampshire Fare, explains: “This campaign is a rallying cry! It is a celebration of the brilliant service people have received from independent retailers and local producers during lockdown. More importantly, however, the objective of our campaign is to ask: why should that experience of going into a local store, being looked after, receiving personal service, perhaps being provided with home delivery, end with lockdown easing?” Hampshire Fare’s Stay Loyal Stay Local campaign is about reminding and encouraging people to stay loyal to those relationships they have formed with local independents, producers and suppliers over the past ten weeks. Key to the campaign are artwork designs to be used in shop windows and across online and print media that champion the individuals behind Hampshire’s local independents. Tracy Nash adds: “We want to sing out about all the good work that has been achieved so that people will stay loyal and others will consider using local as well. Our farmers, local producers and small independents are the lifeblood of this county. They helped their communities and through this campaign we are empowering them to ask their communities for support in return. They are going to need all the support they can get. We are simply asking - Stay Loyal Stay Local.”

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The Bournemouth office of national Chartered Accountants Saffery Champness LLP, has welcomed a significant client win, having been appointed by Utility Point to look after all aspects of its audit, accounting and taxation affairs and help the business through its next growth phase. Utility Point provides domestic gas and electricity to over 150,000 households across the UK, and has achieved significant levels of year on year growth. Saffery Partner Jamie Lane advised, “With a key focus on high growth entrepreneurial businesses, we are pleased to be partnering with the owners of Utility Point, Ben Bolt and Simon Yarwood, to work with them on the next stage in their exciting journey. The company is not only growing its customer base at a high rate, but also continues to grow as a key employer in Poole. Ben and Simon are incredibly entrepreneurial and I believe that the high quality service and proactive approach to client care were key drivers of the decision to move to Safferys.” Utility Point founder and CFO Simon Yarwood commented, “It is great for the business to be working with Saffery Champness, who undoubtedly have the skills and expertise to work alongside the management team at Utility Point. I look forward to working closely with Jamie and the team as we embark upon our next exciting phase of growth”

TO S U PP O RT LO CA L H O S PI C E CHARITY A 10 year old boy from Poole is replicating swimming the English Channel by completing 2817 lengths of his pool at home to raise money for Forest Holme Hospice. Fraser Burnet, a pupil at Dumpton School in Wimborne, decided during these difficult times to raise money to help others in need and wanted to honour the memory of his Daddy and Grandpa, who passed away two years and one year ago respectively. He has even managed a personal best of 140 lengths in one day. So far Fraser has raised nearly £2,000, which is going to be generously match-funded by Teleost Cayman Ltd and Ancora Software. Fraser, said, “An enormous thank you to you all, it will keep me going on my long swim, which I estimate will take me just under two months to complete, if I average 50 lengths a day.

The up and rumming drink is just that – rum – from an artisan Lymington-based company, which is set to see its spirit level out of the recent ginaissance. Sun Rum, which is owned and run by Matt England, who has worked in the hospitality sector across the South for nearly two decades, came about after working with local artisan gin makers. He spotted a niche for a fresh brand which would appeal to younger lifestyle-focused customers and rum was the category that showed most promise. Rum contributed to a rise in sales across the spirits category in 2019. With total sector value up by 6.2 per cent, this growth undoubtedly powered by the massive popularity of gin and a wider love of new cocktails.

“Please sponsor me, as Forest Holme are unable to do their own fundraising during this time and they need to continue their marvellous work.”

Keen to distance rum from the cliched ‘sailors and pirates’ connotation, Matt launched his brand in 2019 after testing the market the summer before. The aim is to appeal specifically to summer sophisticates and high-end resorts, from across the UK to the South of France and Ibiza, places where young at heart party crowds frequent quality bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants.

If you would like to sponsor Fraser please visit www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ fraser-burnet

Aptly, for a drink based on cane juice or molasses, Matt is already looking to set to hit the sweet spot once venues are open for business again. www.sun-rum.com and the retail price is £29.95.

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FOREST HOLME HOSPICE

SUN RUM

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M A RW E L L ZO O A N N O U N C E S I T S R E O P E N I N G D AT E … Marwell Zoo will reopen its gates on Monday 29 June with a host of new safety measures in place to protect its guests, staff and animals. To thank its members for their unwavering support, the first four days will be exclusively for members only ahead of the public opening on Friday 3 July. The zoo will be strictly limiting numbers each day to ensure guests can keep a safe distance so all guests, including members, will need to book online before they arrive while payments at the zoo will be card only. Marwell will finally unveil its world exclusive summer brick adventure SUPERSIZED!, which is on display until 1 November 2020 and included with general admission. Safety measures will include two metre floor distance markings at enclosures and queues, new one-way routes on narrow paths, multiple hand sanitisation points, stringent cleaning and signage to inform visitors. All indoor animal areas will remain closed and there will be no animal talks, touch tables or train services. The indoor cafes will not be open however there will be outdoor catering outlets where takeaway food and drink will be available as well as extra picnic areas.

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Hampshire Fare CIC are pleased to announce a new Partnership with SOCAL, the Calor gas distributors and appliance specialists. The Partnership was officially launched at SOCAL’s BBQ Barn in Southampton prior to lockdown restrictions.

Residents at a Broadstone care home were happy to stay in and see actress Abigail Cruttenden, best known as Anna in the sitcom Not Going Out, read a play via the Zoom video calling service.

With lockdown easing and barbecuing in the garden allowed for restricted numbers (in accordance with government guidelines), Hampshire Fare are delighted to welcome SOCAL as Corporate Partners. This Partnership offers numerous benefits to Hampshire Fare’s members including being given access to barbecue demonstrations and a special discount on premium barbecues, such as Big Green Egg, Broil King, Traeger and Weber, Roccbox pizza ovens, and outdoor kitchens.

The residents at Burwood Nursing Home in Dunyeats Road saw Abigail, who also played Stephen Hawking’s mother in the feature film The Theory of Everything, read Quicksand, a ten-minute play about a 12-year-old girl who walks out of s chool. The Come To Where I Am caller service is a spin-off series of Paines Plough’s existing App-based audio play library in response to the coronavirus pandemic and has seen a number of actors including David Bradley, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Lisa Hammond read newly commissioned works to isolated audiences with no access to digital and on-demand culture. The company builds local ties on its national tours including an annual collaboration with Lighthouse in the Roundabout festival of new writing.

Hampshire Fare is a not-forprofit membership organisation working with nearly 400 local producers, retail and hospitality venues committed to sourcing locally.

The zoo, run by charity Marwell Wildlife, has so far raised more than £50,000 to help with its high running costs such as animal feed and bedding during closure.

Hampshire Fare fosters members’ development through business opportunities, events, routes to markets, and marketing.

To find out about all the new safety measures in place and to plan your visit, go to www.marwell.org.uk/ guest-guidance

Visit hampshirefare.co.uk to find out more about the work of the local food group.

MARWELL ZOO

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets ALUM CHINE £380,000 surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

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A bright and spacious family home, the property has been tastefully modernised by the current owners to a high specification throughout. Potential to extend (STP). Spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living, separate lounge, downstairs shower room and a three double bedrooms and a newly fitted family bathroom. The property benefits from a large south-west facing landscaped garden and an oversized garage.

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Newly refurbished detached bungalow, situated within a quiet residential road. The property is immaculately presented throughout, accommodation comprises; two double bedrooms, fully fitted bathroom with rainfall shower, dual aspect lounge/diner, newly fitted kitchen, conservatory and generous storage. South-west facing garden with a decked area, detached garage with electric up and over door. No forward chain.

OPEN DAY SATURDAY 4TH JULY 10-1PM. Please call to arrange, by appointment only. Penn Pines is an exclusive brand new development of fourteen individually designed two double bedroom apartments, recently constructed by the locally renowned Whitelock & Co Ltd. The apartments provide good sized accommodation and are finished to an extremely high standard throughout and all offer- Luxury fitted open plan kitchen/living rooms with integral appliances, fully tiled contemporary fitted bathrooms and en-suites, balconies/terraces with most apartments and secure underground car parking spaces with additional storage space.

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ASHLEY £280,000 PARKSTONE PRICEhasFROM garden roomCROSS and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently very high£274,950 ceilings and brick parapets Brand new apartment, 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite to master.

Catherine Close is a new development of 10 new homes constructed by the local developer Harlequin Homes. All benefit from a high specification throughout, a 10-year building property is the versatile open plan kitchen/living area stretching across the entire width warranty, landscaped level gardens and two allocated parking spaces. Range of 2/3 bedroom Four fourproviding bathrooms | garden | hall studio complexterraced | diningproperties room | wine cellar | from integrated small lake arboretum | over six of thebedrooms apartment| also access to theroom balcony. The| drawing property room is also |conveyed and benefits a luxurygaraging open plan |kitchen/breakfast room, separate with a private car port. lounge with double doors opening onto the secluded landscaped rear garden, the ground acres of land floor also offers a downstairs WC and underfloor heating. Two off road parking spaces. 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | South facing balcony | Government Help to Buy Scheme available

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This immaculately presented three double bedroom detached family home is positioned in a popular residential road within easy reach to Southbourne Grove. The property boasts spacious accommodation throughout, prime school catchments, off road parking and a sunny secluded rear garden!

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Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional six bedroom detached family home spread over four floors in the sought after location of Ashley Cross. Offering a large open plan kitchen / dining room with a breakfast bar, separate utility room, double integral garage, a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathroom and private balcony, this beautiful family home is sure to impress even the most discerning of buyers. Six bedroom luxury detached house | Master bedroom with en-suite, built-in wardrobes and private balcony | Two large balconies | Sought after tranquil Ashley Cross location | Open plan kitchen / dining room with breakfast bar | Presented over four floors | EPC C

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‘Heatherview House’ is an elegant Edwardian residence that has been substantially and skilfully extended and now offers exceptionally spacious and beautifully presented accommodation. This superb family home enjoys a peaceful non estate village location and stands proudly on a generous secluded plot. A wonderful and substantial family home | Skilfully extended with many character features | Generous private landscaped plot | Generously proportioned versatile accommodation | stunning kitchen | Substantial conservatory overlooking the gardens | 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms & 4 reception rooms | Ideal space for a work from home office/annexe | EPC D

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Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to offer this three bed farm house. Lake Farm is in the very desirable area of Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, just a stone’s throw away from the sea. Poole Town Centre is a few minutes away by road from the Hamworthy Peninsula, where you’ll find Poole mainline station, with a regular service to London Waterloo and south to Weymouth. This beautiful three bedroom Georgian character property retains many of its original features and has lots to offer. Viewing is highly recommended. Beautifully presented three bedroom house | Garden room with substantial lantern light | Minutes’ walk to the beach | Off road parking | Close to harbour and marina | En-suite and walk-in wardrobe to master bedroom | Potential to be five bedrooms | Underground cellar | Double garage with electric doors | Less than two miles to Poole Quay | EPC D

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Edwards Fine & Country are delighted to bring to the market this exceptionally spacious semi-detached family home with extensive parking and a conservatory. With three double bedrooms, a detached garage, a substantial garden and being located in a fantastic location, this property has plenty to offer.

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This beautifully presented detached home is located in Leigh Lane and offers a delightful outlook towards open fields to the rear. Featuring an open plan kitchen family room, this property is ideal for a family looking for a quiet semi rural home within easy distance of Wimborne.

A charming & beautifully presented individual chalet enjoying a highly convenient non estate location with a generous well stocked secluded garden. Versatile accommodation offering 4/5 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 1/2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with utility room, conservatory & garage.

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This beautifully presented detached executive family home is situated within a highly sought after development on the West side of Verwood, within a short walk of Dewlands Common Nature Reserve and the village centre, highly commended schools and easy access routes to neighbouring market towns of Ringwood, Ferndown and Wimborne.

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A bespoke letting service for your property Grant Brooks, Managing Director at Edwards Estate Agents talks to us about the high quality service they offer and how they can make a real difference in letting your property.

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Fabulous holidays inspired by our favourite wines Sarah Marshall recommends regions to visit in the future, based on our top lockdown tipples. In the absence of international travel, we’ve had to search farther and wider to find connections with other parts of the world. During the past three months, sales of wines have skyrocketed, hinting at the holidays we’ve enjoyed from the comfort and safety of home. A product of local soil and climate, wine encapsulates the feel and flavour of a region, reminding us of places we’ve visited and new destinations we yearn to see. Based on the bottles that have been flying off shelves, these are the destinations to visit when the world starts moving again. Provence, France Warm weather demands a refreshing drink, and a glass of silky, elegant rosé is the perfect match for the Mediterranean spring we’ve been enjoying so far. Both Waitrose and Co-op have reported huge rosé sales compared with this time last year, and bottles from Provence have been doing particularly well. Like the soft, ethereal light that attracted so many great artists to this region of southeastern France, rosé blooms with aromas of ripe berries and zings with light citrus fruits; settling into a sunset with a crisp chilled glass is like stepping into a Cezanne painting, transporting you to Provençal olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields.

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LEFT Lavender fields in Provence, France | PA Photo/iStock & Mirabeau Pure (£10.99, was £14.99; waitrose.com) | PA Photo/Mirabeau Pure

FA R L E F T Wine connects us to foreign climates | PA Photo/iStock

BELOW Vines in Marlborough, New Zealand | PA Photo/iStock

HOW: The best way to explore is on a self-drive villa holiday. Visit wineries such as Domaine Royal de Jarras in the Camargue (domainedejarras.com), where flamingos fly over vines grown in the sand, and purchase bottles to enjoy by your private pool. Simpson Travel (simpsontravel.com; 020 3627 5850) has several properties in Provence. A four-person villa costs from £1,605 for seven nights. TRY NOW: Thebottleclub.com have seen sales of firm favourite Whispering Angel (£17.49) increase by a mindboggling 5,500%; Mirabeau Pure (£10.99, was £14.99; waitrose.com) is a light, easy drinker. Marlborough, New Zealand It might be a long time before we can visit Middle-earth’s towering, rugged mountains and sparkling glacial lakes, but 18,390km shrinks in distance when you uncork a bottle of wine. Both scenic and fertile, the Marlborough region is responsible for 77% of the country’s total wine production and is home to the Kono and Tohu brands. Both are sold by Hampers.com, who’ve experienced a 400% increase in wine hamper sales since March, including their New Zealand selection.

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A slow, contemplative journey of complex cherry and plum flavours, with whispers of wild thyme, the Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir conjures up a leisurely road trip across South Island’s ever-changing scenery; long lasting on the palette, it’s just as memorable. HOW: Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 386 500) tailor-make a 15-night Self-drive Classic New Zealand holiday covering both North and South Islands from £5,500pp, including flights. TRY NOW: The New Zealand Weekend Wine Case (£82; hampers.com) features a selection of six pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs by Kono and Tohu, produced in Marlborough. Douro Valley, Portugal It’s a drink typically associated with Christmas, but in its homeland, port is enjoyed year-round, and that transseasonal appreciation appears to be rubbing off on us too. “M&S Port sales have increased by 60%, proving it to be another of the nation’s favourite lockdown treats,” says M&S buyer Lizzy Unite. Family estate Cockburn’s, who have been operating in the Douro Valley since 1815, have also seen sales soar as consumers seek reassurance in historic, well-known brands. An after-dinner serving of decadent Special Reserve is a step through the ruby-red, velvety curtains of Porto’s clandestine, art nouveau bars; a Fine White Port served with a sprig and tonic is a refreshing cruise through rolling valley vineyards along the River Douro. HOW: Learn about the history of port at Cockburn’s Port Lodge, the largest wooden cellar in Porto’s historic Vila Nova de Gaia district. Trace a route once used by traders delivering wine from vineyards to the city by joining a Douro Valley river cruise. Riviera Travel (rivieratravel.co.uk; 01283 888 482) offer an eight-day all-inclusive cruise from £1,249pp, excluding flights. Various departures. TRY NOW: Cockburn’s Fine White Port (£12; tesco.com).

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Garden Route, South Africa Inviting hamstrung travellers to explore the world through their palate, Wanderlust Wine have seen a surge of people purchasing wines to reminisce about past holidays and daydream of trips to come. Wines from South Africa’s Babylonstoren estate have been a real winner: vibrant and refreshing, their chenin blanc is a sip of summer, as lighthearted and care-free as a breezy road-trip along the coastal-hugging Garden Route. An hour’s drive inland from Cape Town, the 17th century farm is in Franschhoek, an epicentre of new world wines surrounded by old world Dutch architecture, rating it highly on aspirational travel bucket lists. Like its biblical namesake, the site boasts resplendent gardens, with apiaries, orchards and a prickly bear maze woven between restaurants, a spa and hotel. HOW: Combine a stay at Babylonstoren (babylonstoren. com) with a self-drive of the iconic Garden Route. Original Travel (originaltravel.co.uk; 020 7978 7333) tailor-make a 13-day trip from £3,200pp, including flights. TRY NOW: Babylonstoren

chenin

blanc

(£11.50;

wanderlustwine.co.uk) is a light lunch accompaniment.

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Southern England, UK

we can encourage to take a leap of faith, the more

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English wine is enjoying a prolonged moment; a mild

customers we will have for years to come.”

South Africa's Garden

climate and fine soils create conditions to rival more

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established European neighbours, and support from

Like a gentle stroll through an aristocratic English

Babylonstoren chenin blanc

consumers has been increasing – particularly during

country garden, it’s an incentive to staycation this year.

(£11.50; wanderlustwine.

recent challenging months.

co.uk) | PA Photo/

HOW: The Black Chalk vineyard will be open for outdoor

Wanderlustwine

During lockdown, the #theBIGenglishwinegoodfriday

tours and tastings from July 4, followed by a picnic

initiative encouraged British people to buy from local

and wine lunch (£56 for two; blackchalkwine.co.uk);

wineries and share their thoughts on social media

Gusbourne in Kent offer an Estate Tour with leisurely

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every Friday. It was a huge success, engaging around

lunch from £95pp, or explore the vines freely and pop

The Black Chalk vineyard

13 million people, and demonstrated there are plenty

in for a glass of wine (gusbourne.com).

near Stockbridge | PA

of new discoveries to be made closer to home.

Photo/Black Chalk &

Winemaker Jacob Leadley, who started the trend,

TRY NOW: Gusbourne’s sparkling rose 2016 (£49;

Gusbourne sparkling rose

says his Black Chalk winery sold out of their Wild Rose

gusbourne.com) is a creamy delight; Black Chalk

2016 (£49; gusbourne.com)

2016 as a result.

Classic 2015 (£35; blackchalkwine.co.uk) is clean and

| PA Photo/Gusbourne

crisp with an apple orchard bite. Andrew Seden, Black Chalk’s chief operating officer, adds: “The quality of English sparkling wine is now

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Strouden Road, Winton £310,000

Gladstone Road East, Bournemouth £280,000

**SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE** Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, conservatory, three well proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom, well maintained rear garden, no forward chain. EPC = Band D

**A TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM MEWS COTTAGE RESIDENCE WITH PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND PARKING** Part of a small private development, garage, entrance hallway, rear garden, close to 5* award winning sandy beaches. EPC = Band D

Sea View Road, Upton £275,000

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**TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITH AN EXTENSIVE REAR GARDEN** Parking two vehicles, no forward chain, conservatory, separate dining area, close to Upton Country Park. EPC = Band C

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**SPACIOUS TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH ALLOCATED PARKING** Share of freehold, impressive lounge/diner, separate kitchen, loft storage, well presented throughout. EPC = Band C

**TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH GARAGE** 125 Year lease available on completion, three piece bathroom, lounge dining room, nearby 5* award winning sandy beaches. EPC = Band C

Manor Road, East Cliﬀ £160,000

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**SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION** Separate kitchen, spacious lounge/diner, double bedroom, communal garden, lift access, well presented throughout. EPC = Band C

**SPACIOUS ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH NEW 125 YEAR LEASE** Kitchen/reception room, ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve parking, highly sought after location, currently let at £595 PCM. EPC = Band TBC

Forest View Close, Moordown £1,300 PCM

Christchurch Road, East Cliﬀ £1,100 PCM

**SPACIOUS, UNFURNISHED THREE STOREY TOWN HOUSE LOCATED IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL PART OF MOORDOWN** Three bedrooms, modern kitchen/dining room, private garden, garage, oﬀ road parking. EPC = Band D

**MODERN TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH PARKING** Spacious lounge with french doors leading to private outside space, separate kitchen, communal garden, close to Bournemouth town centre. EPC = B

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MANY over 55’s are living on low or moderate incomes and often struggle with the upkeep to their homes and access to the care they need. With a sky-high cost of living and uncertain economy, there’s never been a more important time to recognise the value in our homes to help improve our lives as we get older.

If you’ve owned your home for a few years, it’s likely you’ve built some equity in it. Perhaps you’d love to downsize or use a lifetime mortgage product to release equity to pay for your retirement.

Maybe you are searching for a property that’s more suited to your needs today, or for the future. Whatever your reasons, with Platinum Skies shared ownership you can afford to buy a brand-new property at a truly affordable price.

If you were considering equity release, then you can access more capital with shared ownership than by using a typical equity release scheme, without suffering high interest rates and financial penalties that may erode your investment.

As a registered provider of the Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme, all rental charges and fees are set by the Government body, Homes England. Everything is transparent, there are no hidden charges The low purchase price means that you may be able to invest the released equity to supplement your income, make your budget go much further and afford a better quality property compared to a straight downsizing move.

If you would like Gemma to chat through the options best suited for your circumstances you can contact her on 07443 964095.

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Home office inspiration to fit any space With more people than ever working from home, the biggest obstacle many face is not having enough room to accommodate a separate working space. But here at The Wooden Furniture Store, we think that a home office doesn’t have to be a self contained room.

Hulstone Industrial Bar Table and Bar Stool (Pair)

Brilliant work-friendly spaces can emerge from a spare corner of wasted space and with the right desk and some thoughtful planning and creativity, almost any alternative space can be turned into a home office. A lot of us spend a good deal of time in the kitchen, so it seems like a natural room to create a work area and it really doesn’t need a lot of space. The Hulstone bar table could be used to create a multi purpose home office in an otherwise awkward corner or area.

If you don’t want your home office area to be visible 24/7, then consider a hidden home office. This hideaway approach would be perfect for those who hate clutter, or those who only occasionally need a home office set-up. The beauty of Mayan Walnut desk is that when your work is done for the day, it closes up to be a beautiful piece of furniture that will enhance any space. With a carefully considered layout, it is possible to turn a guest bedroom into a dualpurpose space that can accommodate overnight guests and also work as an office.

LEFT Mayan Walnut Hidden Home Office

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Keep the sleeping area well defined and choose a desk that suits a bedroom setting for example one that could easily double as a dressing table for example the desks in our Signature or Hulstone range. Combining elegant Scandinavian style with its angled legs and smooth curved lines, the San Francisco desk is packed with the very latest technology so would look great in any living room. The desk features Bluetooth compatible speakers, convenient QI wireless charging, two USB ports and an AUX port, so San Francisco Ash ‘Smart’ Desk

whether you’re listening to music while you work, or charging your phone. Ideal for the small spaces, the simple and stylish Curved home office desk is a contemporary design with elegant, curved legs. The desk perfect for creating a clean minimal look and is only 90cm wide.

For essential desks to home office storage and everything inbetween, we’ve got small home office ideas for every space so let’s get to work! Words & images from of Wooden Furniture Store | www.wooden-furniture-store.co.uk

LEFT Signature Grey Desk / Dressing Table

A B OV E Curve Walnut (90cm) Table

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Unmarried couples do not have the same legal protection as couples who are married or in a civil partnership. Helen Cort, Legal Director at BDB Pitmans, sets out the legal position below.

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The spring cleaning has been done, but now you see where the sun has faded the furniture, and the curtains are two different shades! Our Shutters will solve those issues, keeping the harsh sunlight out without compromising light or privacy.

It is a complete misconception that couples who live together for an extended period acquire legal rights that put them in a position akin to a divorcing couple or a couple dissolving their civil partnership. Can unmarried partners obtain spousal support if they separate?

At Just Shutters, we offer every window shape and size solution. Expertly fitted, Shutters will help with noise reduction and keeping the heat in and cold out. Add the extra security to your windows and Shutters are an excellent investment in your property.

Unless the parties are married or have entered a civil partnership, unmarried couples cannot claim spousal support if the relationship breaks down. However, if they have children child support may be payable. In the first instance, parents are expected to agree the amount of maintenance to be paid for the children (a family-based child arrangement). If they are unable to do so then responsibility for determining the correct amount rests with the Child Maintenance Service.

Elegant and practical, Plantation Shutters add a whole new dimension to your property, inside and out. Maintenance-free, hypoallergenic, no dangling pulls, easy to clean, and we offer a lifetime guarantee! You will wonder how you ever managed without them?

Do unmarried couples have any rights if one partner dies?

With our safety guidelines firmly in place, our fitters can enter your home to expertly fit your beautiful Shutters with minimum disruption and respect of your home and safety.

There is no automatic right of inheritance. However, a surviving cohabiting partner may be able to make a claim from their deceased partner’s estate if they died without a will or their partner left a will but did not make adequate provision for them.

Be resilient, resourceful, creative, treat yourself to those stunning Plantation Shutters you’ve been aspiring. It’s been tough, and you deserve them.

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Get ‘internationally inspired’ without going on holiday With many of us homebound for the summer, the global influence trend could not have come at a better time! As announced by Pinterest late last year, it was predicted that for 2020 we would be searching to get internationally inspired. From Australian landscaping to French antiques, Pinterest suggested that users were to become more influenced by others and their traditions. A lot has changed since then. During this uncertain summer, many of us have put our 2020 holiday plans on hold. But to get your cultural fix, Wallsauce has revealed its most demanded mural designs that can bring an exotic feel home.

ABOVE ‘Kingfisher Hunting For Fish In The Water’ Mural

LEFT ‘Quiet Jungle’ Wallpaper

TOP RIGHT ‘Tree Against Water’ Mural

RIGHT Landscape By Kōno Bairei Mural

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From beautifully simple oriental designs resembling Japanese artwork, to thoughtprovoking jungle murals that could take you to anywhere in the world, here are the specially selected designs that could take away your holiday blues. Oriental Wallpapers for Therapeutic Design The collection of Oriental wallpapers at Wallsauce comprises of simplistic designs that have been inspired by traditional Japanese works of art and beyond. From traditional landscapes capturing scenic views to simplified foliage on dusky pink backgrounds, the collection can transport any room to a peaceful sanctuary.

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Jungle Designs to Take you Anywhere in the World Bringing tropical vibes into your home has been a strong trend for a while now. By installing a jungle mural around all four walls, it’s a great way for taking it to the extreme. Nestle yourself into the mysterious jungle and escort your imagination into the back of beyond. Look Forward to the Future with a Map Mural With

long-awaited

holidays

cancelled,

it’s important to keep positive and plan for the future. Is there any other stylish way of doing this apart from with a map mural? Available in a choice of colours, these detailed designs from Lovell Johns will have you staring at them for hours – daydreaming of all the wonderful places to look forward to.

All wall murals at Wallsauce are uniquely made to your dimensions. They are all supplied in pre-cut, even width panels so that installation is simple. Choose from three materials including two ‘paste the wall’ and a peel and stick wallpaper which is great for rented homes! Products available from wallsauce.com. Words & images courtesy of Wallsauce.com

ABOVE ‘Classic World Map’ Mural by Lovell Johns

LEFT ‘World Wall Map (Environmental)’ Mural by Lovell Johns

FA R L E F T ‘Tropical Landscape 2’ Wallpaper Mural

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East Wellow, Romsey A unique and stunning contemporary home offering modern and stylish accommodation approaching 6,500sqft, set within private surroundings amounting to approximately 12 acres. This truly exceptional state-of-the-art home is approached via a mile long wooded driveway, ensuring total luxury and complete privacy. Energy Performance Rating: C

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An impressive detached family home set in a private location, close to the open An impressive detached family home set in a private location, close to the open forest; offering a double garage and generous south-facing gardens. EPR: D forest; offering a double garage and generous south-facing gardens. EPR: D

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South South Weirs, Weirs, Brockenhurst Brockenhurst

£799,950 £799,950

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a turn of the century semi-detached An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a turn of the century semi-detached cottage offering uninterrupted views of this quiet picturesque location. EPR: D cottage offering uninterrupted views of this quiet picturesque location. EPR: D

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Windmill Lane, Avon Castle A magnificent contemporary home boasting river frontage and tremendous panoramic views across the River Avon and the Avon Valley beyond. Built in recent years, the property comprises stunning oak beams throughout as well as beautifully landscaped gardens, tranquil riverside terraces and a private gated entrance. Rarely do properties of this calibre, in this sought-after location, become available. Energy Performance Rating: B

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

Burley Burley £2,500,000

£895,000 £895,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a property set in a secluded plot in the heart of A rare opportunity to acquire a property set in a secluded plot in the heart of Burley which also benefits from a double garage with accommodation above. Burley which also benefits from a double garage with accommodation above.

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Bransgore, Bransgore, Christchurch Christchurch

£625,000 £625,000

A stunning family home which backs onto open fields and countryside; further A stunning family home which backs onto open fields and countryside; further benefiting from a double garage, parking and a spacious garden. EPR: B benefiting from a double garage, parking and a spacious garden. EPR: B

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Avon Castle, Ringwood Brockenhurst

£1,250,000 £1,150,000

A stunning “New England” style home which benefits fromclose a private An impressive detached family home set in a private location, to thegated open entrance, a spacious garden withand a terraced area and summerhouse. forest; offering a double garage generous south-facing gardens. EPR: EPR: C D

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Burton, Christchurch Burley

Guide Price £799,995 £895,000

This stunning detached home has been stylishly remodelled and extended, A rare opportunity to acquire a property setand in aa secluded plot inEPR: the C heart of offering a low-maintenance garden, parking double garage. Burley which also benefits from a double garage with accommodation above.

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Ringwood South Weirs, Brockenhurst

£950,000 £799,950

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Redlynch, Salisbury Bransgore, Christchurch

£675,000 £625,000

A charming detached cottage set in a peaceful village location which benefits A stunning family homea summerhouse, which backs onto open fields and countryside; further from extensive gardens, detached garage and parking. EPR: C benefiting from a double garage, parking and a spacious garden. EPR: B

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Ringwood:

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Brockenhurst Brockenhurst Brockenhurst

£1,150,000 £1,150,000 £1,150,000

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Lymington

£895,000

This individual home is beautifully presented throughout and offers a great degree of privacy, all within walking distance of the High Street. EPR: D

Please contact the Lymington office

Brockenhurst

£1,150,000

An impressive detached family home set in a private location, close to the open forest; offering a double garage and generous south-facing gardens. EPR: D

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Offers In Excess Of £815,000

A recently updated and cleverly extended detached house, benefiting from a large south-facing garden, ample parking, a car port and an attached garage. EPR: D

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Lymington Burley

£575,000 £895,000

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£825,000

This refurbished detached home offers planning permission to further extend to the front and side, located within a short walk of the local amenities. EPR: D

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South Weirs, Brockenhurst

£799,950

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a turn of the century semi-detached cottage offering uninterrupted views of this quiet picturesque location. EPR: D

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New Milton

£595,000

A charming and very attractive period cottage steeped in character that has been carefully extended and boasts a pretty and private garden. EPR: F

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New Milton Bransgore, Christchurch

£315,000 £625,000

A great opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented end of terrace Abungalow stunningwhich familyenjoys home awhich backs onto and and countryside; further large corner plot,open amplefields parking a garage. EPR: D benefiting from a double garage, parking and a spacious garden. EPR: B

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A breathtaking unique country home in the picturesque New Forest An exquisite country home ideally situated in arguable one of the New Forest’s most sought-after locations.

The property offers an elevated and

Situated in the sought-after and picturesque

secluded plot set amongst approximately

New Forest hamlet of Highwood, within the

10 acres of formal gardens and paddock

New Forest National Park. This beautiful

land, with Rockford Common just minutes

semi-rural location offers thousands of

away. This substantial home was originally

acres of heath and woodland, ideal for a

built in the late 1920’s and in recent years

variety of outdoor pursuits, particularly

has undergone a 2-year re-build project, to

bike and horse riding. There is a popular

include several large extensions, providing

country pub in nearby Rockford and

in excess of 10,000sqft of immaculate and

convenient access to excellent private

high-specification

and state schools.

across four floors.

accommodation

set

There are a plethora of high specification fixtures

and

fittings

including:

impressive Control 4 Home Automation system throughout, operating the lighting, blinds, heating, air conditioning, gates, garage doors and also the temperature of the pool and Jacuzzi; an Intelligent zoned lighting system, high-quality audio system with integrated speakers, a lift providing access to three floors and many more! Externally, there are many more impressive features including two quadruple car showrooms

complete

with

underfloor

heating and a full security system linked directly with the police and fire services; two

generous

parking

forecourts

complimented by a beautiful central water feature; a south-facing terrace area which is ideal for entertaining, centring upon a gas flame-effect fire with an adjacent

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water feature; a further poolside al-fresco entertaining area and an all-weather tennis court benefiting from its very own tennis pavilion, all set amongst exquisite grounds which have been professionally landscaped with formal gardens which comprise of large sweeping lawns edged with box hedging and raised terraced areas. The highlight of this breathtaking home is the incredible Leisure Wing, which comprises a spacious gym, cinema room, billiard room, wine cellar whilst centring upon the spectacular pool room which incorporates an indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi pool which is separated by a retractable screen with a cascading waterfall feature, a steam room, sauna, shower room and a magnificent poolside bar. For further details, please contact the Vendor’s sole selling agent Spencers of the New Forest - virtual tour and drone video available upon request.

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£5,950,000

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The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes Here’s our verdict on The Hairy Bikers’ new cookbook.

Si King and Dave Myers – aka The Hairy

(think lamb dhansak and fish crumble), as

Bikers – are back with a new collection of

well as desserts (the coconut and carrot

recipes, that draws in part on their own

macaroons sound intriguing).

weight loss journeys – over the last 10 years they’ve lost six stone between them.

How easy is it to use? Very. Recipe lists can be a tad long, but they are designed to

The recipe we’re most likely to post on

That and their desire (as chefs and passionate

be entirely balanced, so it’s worth sticking

Instagram is… the beef stir fry, the sauce

eaters) for food that tastes good, but doesn’t

to them. But once you’ve assembled your

is super glossy, and the colours of the pak

come at a catastrophic health cost.

ingredients, the steps that’ll get you from

choi, spring onions and carrots just pop.

raw items, to dinner on the table, are very What is it trying to get us cooking?

The dish we’re least likely to try is… the

straightforward.

Healthy, uncomplicated meals for those

avocado on toast. There seem to be a

with Type 2 dietary requirements – but

The best recipe is… the chicken tray bake

lot more ingredients than you’d expect.

anyone can eat these dishes. They’ve

with fennel, peas and new potatoes – it just

Digging out vinegar, za’atar and sesame

covered all the basics, be it soups (like their

sounds like the kind of thing you can bung

seeds seems a bit of a faff when you can

courgette, mint and lemon offering) and

in the oven in the evening and everyone will

just mash an avo and stick it on toast.

salads (from tabbouleh to smoked trout

be happy. It’s that, or the instant banana ice

with celeriac fries) and heartier dinners

cream (recipe opposite).

Who will love it? Anyone with Type 2 diabetes, or at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and those looking to eat well, but stay trim. Overall rating: 7/10 – the recipes provide healthy versions of solid family staples that should still leave you sated, rather than unsatisfied and feeling hollow. Words by Ella Walker, PA

How to make the Hairy Bikers’ instant banana ice cream…

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Instant Banana Ice Cream INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4-6

1. Peel the bananas and cut them into fairly small chunks. Toss the chunks in the lime juice

4 very ripe bananas

and arrange them on a baking tray. Put them in the freezer and leave them until they’re

Juice of ½ lime

completely solid all the way through – this will take at least two hours, but leave them

Grated zest of ½ lime, plus extra to garnish

overnight if possible.

½ tsp cinnamon, plus extra to garnish (optional)

2. Put the frozen bananas in a food processor with the lime zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract,

A few drops of vanilla extract

sweetener and the yoghurt or crème fraiche. Blend until the mixture is beautifully thick,

Calorie-free sweetener, to taste

smooth and creamy, then serve sprinkled with some extra lime zest and cinnamon

100ml yoghurt or reduced-fat creme

if you like.

fraiche The Hairy Bikers Eat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes by Si King and Dave Myers is published by Seven Dials, priced £12.99. Photography Andrew Hayes-Watkins. Available now.

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Hightown House is a stunning country family home nestled in the New Forest National Park, but just on the outskirts of Ringwood. This beautifully presented and spacious property offers extremely versatile accommodation for a large family, including a self-contained Guest Cottage/games room. There is also an extensive range of outbuildings and equestrian facilities with approx. 10 acres of land and stables, workshop, landscaped gardens, several garages and a tennis court.

This superb house, of approx. 7500 square feet is located within the private Avon Castle estate and nestled within approximately 1.25 acres of private landscaped grounds. Constructed in 2017, the property is finished with a high quality blend of traditional and contemporary fittings. Approached by a sweeping carriage driveway, the property offers zoned under-floor gas-fired central heating, a generous open plan kitchen/dining space, Five bedroom suites all with en-suites, a study and a fantastic gym and indoor pool complex which connects to the thoughtfully designed outside living areas.

ASHLEY HEATH £850,000

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Beautifully modernized & extended (2016) 5 bed Bungalow of approximately 2850 sq ft situated in a secluded plot of 0.37 of an acre. A fabulous open plan kitchen/dining & living room with lantern roof leads to extensive, mature and private landscaped gardens.

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Beautifully presented & extended with generous garden, situated within a cul de sac. The property has a stunning open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with bi-folding doors.

A beautifully presented family home of approximately 1542 square feet situated in a sought after location within walking distance to the Hightown lakes & a charming country pub. The property offers further scope to convert the garage, benefits from double glazing and gas central heating with a pressurized boiler & there is no onward chain.

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Part Exchanging homes is becoming an increasingly popular way for buyers to make a stress-free move. With a guaranteed buyer, you could be in a brand new home sooner than you think. Rather than selling their existing homes privately, more and more buyers are now opting to part exchange and move into a new-build home, where they also gain from the other benefits new homes bring, such as energy saving credentials and modern layouts. David

Wilson

Homes

finding

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exchange scheme in high demand at its Quarter Jack Park development in Wimborne, with an exclusive range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes available. “We have seen tremendous success at Quarter Jack Park, especially with buyers taking advantage of Part Exchange” said head of sales, Tammy Bishop. “Set within this peaceful, historic town, the homes at this wonderful development have quickly become highly sought-after.

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“Part exchange is ideal for buyers who want to move to a spacious new home,” said Tammy. “It is so frustrating for buyers who think they have found their dream home – only to be let down by the fact they can’t sell their own property. “We want to keep this an exciting and enjoyable time by providing a short cut through the entire process. That is why we offer this popular scheme.” With excellent links to Bournemouth, Poole, Part exchange removes all the uncertainty

and Southampton, Quarter Jack Park is a

associated with a move. David Wilson

great place to call home. There are many

Homes is a guaranteed cash buyer – so

local nursery, primary and secondary

there is no chain, no last-minute price

schools to choose from. The Badbury Rings

haggling and no hidden costs. And people

and Kingston Lacy National Parks are also

can stay in their existing property until their

situated close to the development.

new home is ready. For more details about the homes at In order to qualify for Part Exchange and

Quarter Jack Park, to find out more about

make the most of this scheme, your new

how Part Exchange can help you move

home needs to be worth more than your

or to book an appointment to view the

current one, and no other party should be

development’s selection of show homes,

in negotiations to purchase your property.

visit dwh.co.uk or call 0333 355 8494. 5 steps to Part Exchange: 1. Get in touch. Use the search bar on our website www.dwh.co.uk to book an appointment with a development where you want to live. 2. Choose your home. While you search, we’ll

arrange

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valuations of your current property. 3. We make you an offer. We’ll agree a selling price for your home - based on a sale within 8-10 weeks. 4. When you have accepted our offer, we’ll buy your current home and take it in Part Exchange. 5. Time to get moving. You’ll be free to move into your brand new David Wilson home.

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Netley Court celebrates Top 20 Care Home in the South East Award For the third consecutive year, Netley Court, a luxury care home in Southampton which is part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, has been recognised in the Carehome. co.uk Awards 2020 as a Top 20 Most Recommended Care Home in the South East – a particularly impressive achievement given there are over 2,945 care homes in the region. The

awards

are

organised

Carehome.co.uk – the Trip Advisor of the care home industry – and are based on

“There is no doubt that, like all care

20 care home in the South East. It is such

reviews by residents, their families and

homes nationwide, we have faced very

a big achievement to be named a top rated

friends. Care homes were rated against a

challenging

care home by the residents receiving the

range of criteria including facilities, care

of the Cinnamon Care Collection, we

and support, residents being treated with

have benefited from the Group’s strong

dignity, staff, activities and value for money.

leadership which resulted in us putting in

“Our awards, which also celebrate the

Netley Court scored an impressive 9.9/10.

place safety procedures and barrier nursing

excellent care given by care home groups,

at an early stage and having sufficient PPE

show that the Cinnamon Care Collection

In addition, Cinnamon Care Collection, which

throughout.

We have a comprehensive

provides high quality care throughout its

runs 13 care homes across the Midlands and

testing process in place, and recent

homes. Care home groups which ensure

South East of England, was named a Top 20

resident test results have all been negative.

every one of their care homes have the

Mid-Sized Care Home Group.

The safety of our residents is our number

same high standards and values, with

one priority; working in partnership with

compassion, kindness and dignity at the

Mark Shockledge, Senior General Manager

the Group’s leadership team ensures that

heart of their care, are making a profound

at Netley Court commented, “It is a huge

standards at Netley Court continually

difference to residents’ lives.”

achievement to have won a Carehome.

remain exceptionally high.”

times

recently.

part

co.uk Award for the South East region

care as well as their family and friends.

Based on Victoria Road in Netley, with

based on reviews from residents’ families

Amanda

Manager,

commanding views over Southampton

and friends. This award follows on from our

carehome.co.uk said, “Choosing a care

Water, Netley Court provides residential

recent ‘Outstanding’ CQC inspection and

home

and

care, day care, respite care and specialist

is yet another great external endorsement

daunting so we hope our awards, which are

dementia care. For further information or to

of the exceptional care and support that

given to the highest rated homes will help

arrange a visit, please call Kathryn Duffell,

we pride ourselves on providing to every

make the search easier. We would like to

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resident at Netley Court.

congratulate Netley Court on being a Top

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Why a safari should be your next holiday Support conservation and indulge a passion for animals by planning a trip to Africa, says Sarah Marshall. In many ways, nature has flourished during lockdown: trees in city parks have breathed the cleanest air in decades, emboldened foxes are strutting along residential streets as if they own them, and the cast of critters in Springwatch has never seemed healthier. But that picture of an environmental Eden doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ring true across the globe. In countries heavily dependent on wildlife tourism, communities have been hit hard by the pandemic with widespread job losses, posing a threat to the animals they live alongside. Across Africa, millions of people are employed in the safari industry and vital conservation projects benefit from donations driven by tourism. Even the sheer

A B OV E The Nyamatusi Mahogany camp in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe | PA Photo/ABC

LEFT Award finalist Jeneria Lekilelei is congratulated by the Duke of Cambridge during the Tusk Conservation Awards at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square, London | Photo/Toby Melville

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resulting from the pandemic will lead to a sharp rise in poaching for bush meat, with criminals seeking to exploit the illegal wildlife trade while wildlife enforcement’s resources are stretched.” His thoughts are echoed by Tusk’s CEO Charlie Mayhew: “There’s no doubt the loss of tourism is having a hugely negative impact on communities and economies. The projects we support are being extraordinarily resilient. They have had to dramatically cut budgets in order to respond to the challenges, but they are working harder than ever to protect their wildlife.”

BELOW A guide from the local community employed in Borana Conservancy, Kenya | PA Photo/Backdrop Agency

presence of more people is a deterrent to poachers. But closed camps and empty national parks have stymied revenue streams and stripped away layers of protection. The Duke of Cambridge is so deeply concerned, he’s written about the issue for the latest edition of Tusk Talk magazine, distributed to supporters of the African conservation charity. As royal patron of Tusk Trust, who celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, he writes: “Decades of conservation progress in Africa is at risk. There are real fears that the economic crisis and redundancies

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Like so many charities, Tusk has suffered a financial blow

populated destinations, and there’s a huge choice of

due to the cancellation of fundraising events. The Lewa

exclusive use lodges, homes and even mobile camps

Safari Marathon, the biggest event in their calendar, will

on offer.

be going virtual this year, with participants encouraged to run anything from 5-42km throughout June. Visit

Jo Lankester, co-founder of specialist African safari

lewasafarimarathon.com to sign up.

operator Lankester White, stresses the importance of staying at a property committed to conservation and

Of course, when travel is back up and running, another

sustainability. She recommends outfits offering hands-

way to support Africa’s wildlife is by visiting responsibly

on experiences that benefit charitable organisations,

run camps and lodges throughout the continent.

such as helping researchers to collar endangered wildlife, or “simple walking safari experiences with

While the last few months have been bleak, tour

small footprints on the environment and an enhanced

operators are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

interaction with the wildlife”.

Both Scott Dunn and Abercrombie & Kent report a rise in enquiries for African safaris, and peak season periods

Overall, she is optimistic travellers will return to Africa

for 2021 are already selling out in some areas.

when they can.

That should come as no great surprise.

“Being in lockdown has given so many people a renewed perspective of time; of quiet contemplation, and appreciation of the world around them,” she points out.

have broader appeal in a post-Covid travel world: space

“That really is the essence of a safari trip – not only the

and isolation naturally shape the experience in sparsely-

tremendous excitement of watching lions or elephants.”

Baobabs in Ruaha National park, Tanzania | PA Photo/iStock

Besides easing our ethical conscience, safari holidays

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LEFT Lengishu House in Borana Conservancy, Kenya | PA Photo/Backdrop Agency

BELOW An elephant in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe | PA Photo/iStock

An expert view on safaris of the future: Beks Ndlovu A professional guide who grew up in the bush, Zimbabwean Beks Ndlovu launched African Bush Camps with a vision for creating an authentic safari experience with the full involvement of local communities. Sustainable tourism is at the very heart of his ten camps in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia, which have remained open during the global pandemic. “We have 25% of staff on site,” he explains, “Because there are less eyes in the field, we do really need to have some sort of surveillance.” Although he acknowledges there has been an unfortunate upsurge in poaching incidents, he remains hopeful for the long-term future of safaris. “I’d like to believe that we all take heed of this time; we’ve seen clearer skies, less carbon emissions,” he reflects, suggesting a growing trend for more sustainable travel. “We have small camps, it’s not mass market, there are no large gatherings and for the most part, it’s outdoors; it’s an attractive type of travel.” In reality, few changes are required to comply with new social distancing and hygiene guidelines. But the crisis has certainly inspired new positive ideas. “It’s validated the work and energy we put into conservation and working with communities, to the extent we are saying we need to find ways in which we can do more.”

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FIVE OF THE BEST SUSTAINABLE SAFARIS 1. Borana Conservancy, Kenya Supported by Tusk, the Borana Conservancy protects critically endangered black rhino and employs rangers from the local communities. With only one boutique lodge and four exclusive-use homes spread across the 32,000 acre area, it’s often possible to game drive without seeing another guest. Splash out on a stay at the decadent Lengishu House, sleeping 12, or choose Borana Lodge for a more affordable option. Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 702) offers seven nights at Lengishu from £6,250pp (12 sharing); three nights at Borana Lodge costs from £2,325pp (two sharing). Both prices are full-board, including flights. 2. Nyamatusi Mahogany, Zimbabwe An idyllic setting of winter thorn woodlands spliced by the mighty Zambezi River, Mana Pools is renowned for its walking safaris. Watch the wild dogs who found fame in Attenborough’s Dynasties series, or catch elephants balancing on hind legs to feed from trees. Operated by conservation champions African Bush Camps, this

boutique camp features two tented suites and two family suites, making it ideal for small groups. A fournight, full-board stay costs from £2,670pp (two sharing), excluding international flights. Book now, pay nothing until August 2020. Visit africanbushcamps.com. 3. Sarara Camp, Kenya A

flagship

model

for

community

conservation,

this camp in northern Kenya’s Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy supports 1500 Samburu families. The only accommodation in an area of one million acres, it’s blissfully remote. Guests are encouraged to visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community owned elephant orphanage which mostly employs women. Aardvark Safaris (aardvarksafaris.co.uk; 01980 849160) offers full-board stays from £730pp per night (two sharing). 4. Kwihala Camp, Tanzania Even without guests, Asilia have kept their camps open to maintain a presence, and have supported local rangers to undertake daily patrols. Last year, they raised $338,000/£265,195 for East African communities through conservation contributions and donations. They have

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three camps in Ruaha, the largest park in Tanzania with one of the lowest footfalls. Sleep amidst baobabs in the six-tent, expedition-style Kwihala Camp. From $472/ÂŁ411 per night (two sharing), full board. Visit asiliaafrica.com. 5. Desert Rhino Camp, Namibia Operating in partnership with Save The Rhino Trust and the Palmwag Conservancy in remote Damaraland, this Wilderness camp financially supports communities and endangered wildlife. Tracking desert-adapted rhino on foot is an exhilarating experience. Stay in a camp of eight tents overlooking scorched, rust-red plains dotted with ancient welwitschia plants. Lankester White (lankesterwhite.com) offers a stay as part of a six-night, full-board Namibia Exploration safari also visiting the Serra Cafema camp in Kunene, from ÂŁ4,655pp (two sharing), excluding international flights. Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

A B OV E A lion in Borana Conservancy | PA Photo/ Sarah Marshall

LEFT View of the Mathews Range from the communityfocused Sarara Xamp in Kenya | PA Photo/Sarara

RIGHT Rhino tracking by foot in Palmwag Conservancy, Namibia | PA Photo/ Wilderness

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Decor styles to satisfy your wanderlust Can’t get to those far-flung climes? Bring the travel vibes home, says Gabrielle Fagan. If your holiday plans are scuppered, don’t despair – simply satisfy your wanderlust by transforming your home into your favourite destination instead. We’ve taken a journey through all the latest homeware ranges to find a suitcase-full of stylish solutions for five ‘faraway’ looks. So forget about your passport and book a ticket to destination decor, which could whisk you away to white sandy beaches and crystal blue seas, coastal coves, sultry, steamy jungles, or even sun-kissed California vibes… CLASSIC COASTAL Bring the sparkle of the seaside into your home by drawing inspiration from classic coastal

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for a fresh, sharp, more pared-back look, still using the traditional blue and white palette and stripe designs but more pinstripe than deckchair. Punchy injections of red are must. My advice would be to keep a scheme simple and edit ruthlessly, so it’s more sophisticated than sea-shanty.” Reflecting our concern for the environment and our oceans, designers are focusing on sea creatures and marine life in designs, often botanical in their detail, she points out. Featuring these in accessories will give a modern twist to a scheme. Catch of the day A few details may be all that’s needed for an injection of sail-away style. Display a beautiful shell, an antique ship’s lantern, a painted wooden boat or carvings of fish or sea birds. Perhaps you’ve got a special collection of beach treasures collected during holidays by the sea. Place these on shelves or in a dish on a sideboard.

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LEF T TOP Emrys Footrest Garden Chair, £219.99; Kyng Solid Wood Dining Chair, £222.99; Robbin Fringed Cotton Cushion, £29.99; Alliance Cowhide Zebra Rug, £319.99; Dressler Console Table, £488.99, Wayfair | Wayfair/PA

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING If you’re a fan of laid-back living, you’ll love a cool style which balances effortless understatement with dashes of the Golden State’s trendy Venice Beach chic. “When it comes to colour, sunshine brights are the perfect choice to recreate that chilled-out holiday feeling at home,” says Lauren Harris, senior designer at DFS. “Zingy shades create a playful, uplifting mood and paired with contemporary design, such as a bold yellow sofa, are a great way to bring a space to life. “Patterned footstools are another way to add extra colour, pattern and personality,” she adds. “Key into a colour palette of terracotta, yellow and coral – shades which will naturally bring a zest and sense of energy to a room.”

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Simple and stylish ways to transform your outdoor space Whether it’s a poky patio or decadent decking, all outdoor spaces can be spruced up with some stylish touches. Gabrielle Fagan reveals how. Spending so much time at home has made us really appreciate our outdoor spaces – even if it’s the tiniest balcony or terrace. Sales of outdoor furniture and accessories have rocketed, as we’ve lavished TLC on our patios so that they’re a sanctuary that truly reflects our taste and needs. “There’s a growing recognition that an outside space really is the ‘fifth room’ in your home, and should be furnished and decorated with the same amount of care and attention to detail as any indoor room,” says Lynsey Abbott, seasonal buyer at Dobbies Garden Centres. “This should be a space that begs you to throw open the windows and unwind at the end of a long day during the spring and summer months. Whether it’s a set of French windows, the door to your balcony, or simply your outdoor patio, your home probably has an ideal place to style as that fifth room.” Tempted? Take your pick from these ideas for creating the perfect outdoor space… Small can be beautiful Size truly isn’t everything when it comes to creating an inviting outdoor space. With a dash of imagination and flair, you can work magic on even the tiniest spot. “No matter how compact your space, it can be turned into a little sanctuary perfect for morning coffee or

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“I love a relaxed boho look for summer, with wall hangings and outdoor rugs in all colours and shapes. Layering rugs has a striking effect and will add depth to a balcony or outdoor space with limited square footage.” TOP TIP: Light coloured seating will look less dominating in a small area. Add punchy colour and pattern with colourful, textured cushions and blankets, handy for warding off the chills on cool nights. A decorative wooden ladder is a super way to display hanging succulents or small lanterns. Take it tropical Summer holiday to that far-flung hotspot on hold? Ramp up the temperature at home by creating your own Caribbean-style retreat outside your back door.

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Kit it out with neon patio furniture, a palm-fringed bar,

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can star in an outdoor space and be brought indoors in

use it all year round, indoors as well as out. Keep garden

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Go super natural One of the hottest trends in patio style is a laid-back look, which combines natural materials with an easy-on-theeye neutral palette. It’s perfect for a sophisticated stylish space. “We’re seeing a growing emphasis on fabrics made from recycled materials and furniture made from

Go Modern’s range includes a Tribu Elio Garden Sofa, in

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Mahony, director at Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk).

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warm honey-tones. It blends wonderfully with any

Bring interest to a neutral scheme with woven textures

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room’ look,” she adds. Light up the night

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“Outdoor spaces, whether small or large, have so much

resistant synthetic that’s now often being used in place

untapped potential to be transformed at night into a warm,

of natural rattan because it won’t fade or rot, is easy to

welcoming haven with the addition of lights,” says Becky

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Tasker, brand creative at Lights4Fun.co.uk.

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“Arrange lights in your courtyard, garden or balcony just as you would in an indoor room. It’s important to have three levels of light. I’d suggest stringing festoon lights overhead for a twinkling canopy, add waterproof candle-style lights on a table top, and arrange candle lanterns on the ground to zone the area ” TOP TIP: A group of lanterns, candles and micro lights on a mirrored tray makes a stunning focal point for a table. String lighting on your fencing, solar lights around pots and bedding plants and enjoy a night-time garden landscape that rivals the daytime one. Words by Gabrielle Fagan, PA

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

THE OUTLIERMAN, HANDCRAFTED I TA L I A N D R I V I N G ACCESSORIES MAK ER , REO PEN S FOR BUSINESS Following the temporary closure of The Outlierman after the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bologna-based company are reopening for business, supplying gentleman drivers across the world with luxury Italian driving products. Amongst some of The Outlierman’s most recent product launches, include: The Powerslide - Driving Gloves (Suede Grey/ Racing Red), Gran Turismo - Driving Gloves (British Racing Green/Cognac), the Weekender Garment Bag (Lava/Black/ Red) and the exclusive Tailor-Made Lab (available in 69 colour combinations). Andrea Mazzuca, founder of The Outlierman, said: “After a temporary period of closure, my team and I are extremely pleased to be reopening The Outlierman and making luxury Italian driving accessories for car enthusiasts across the globe. “The COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for many businesses around the world, including numerous in Italy, and I wish that as many as possible can recover from these terrible circumstances. It’s been a tough period for us, especially after the cancellation of this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which meant we couldn’t launch our 2020 collaboration.”

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R O A D T E S T: F O R D F I E S TA S T Many car makers have legendary names on the rollcall of automotive history and Ford can claim more than a few. The Fiesta has been a familiar site on our roads for decades and with a myriad of body, trim and engine options it truly does offer something for everyone. The halo model has to be the ST with its hardcore sporting looks, racy interior and an engine note to match. Classic fast Fords have been in the ascendancy for some years and with new fast Fords like the Fiesta ST it’s not hard to see why.

Power comes from a 3-cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine that develops 200 hp and propels the car from 0 to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds, yet 40 mpg in combined driving shows just how useable the ST is in daily commuting. Standard fare includes rear privacy glass, navigation, Recaro seats, air conditioning, a plethora of ST badges so you don’t forget you’re in the sporty version and selectable drive modes of normal, sport and track. The ST-3 costs approximately £2,500 more

Range prices start from £16,140 for the lead-in Trend model and top out at £26,825 for the extreme ST Ford Performance Edition. The standard, if you can call them that given what they offer, ST models are offered in two trims simply named ST-1 and ST-2 priced at £21,775 and £24,325 respectively. The 3-door accounts for 65% of sales and the remainder to the 5-door.

but you gain larger alloys, a posh Bang & Olufsen sound system, auto high beam lights, auto wipers and dimming mirrors, heated front seats and steering wheel, rear parking camera and sensors plus traffic sign recognition. It seems a good jump in specification for the additional cost. On the road the ST is huge fun and a mark of its fast Ford credentials is that you don’t have to be tearing around at break neck speed for it to be fun. There’s a terrific exhaust note that’s enough without being OTT and a progressively hardcore transformation to the ride in sport and track mode. With 6 manual gears to work your way through it not only looks the part but very much drives it too. It shares all the practical virtues of the more sedate Fiestas with space, folding seats and sensible running costs. The bright colours, snazzy interiors and driveability is what sets the ST apart.

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THE NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN The biggest and most versatile MINI, the Countryman, has received an update and new additions to its equipment. In addition to a plug-in hybrid drive, the new Countryman is also available with two petrol engines and one diesel engine ranging from 136hp to 178 hp. Turbocharging is used in the 3-cylinder petrol engines and in the 4-cylinder petrol engine of the Cooper S version. ALL4 is an option for four engine variants and a standard feature of the plug-in hybrid model. The redesign of the front section adds LED headlamps to the standard trim and adaptive LEDs as a newly added option. The range of body finishes includes newly added colours and a new Piano Black exterior dechroming option. Depending on the model variant, the Countryman is fitted as standard with light alloy wheels in either 16 or 17-inch. Inside it has a versatile interior with three fully-fledged rear seats which fold down with a 40:20:40 split. The addition of new options of Chester Indigo Blue and Chester Malt Brown have been added to the selection of seat upholstery. The new MINI Countryman is available in seven model variants and is priced from ÂŁ23,500 RRP and available to order now.

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R O A D T E S T: M A S E R AT I ’ S S T Y L E M A C H I N E Although it sounds a lot of money (it is!) spending nearly £55,000 on a car is not as difficult as one might imagine. Look at some Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz models and even a moderate amount of ticking in the option boxes can easily accelerate to a £50,000+ price tag. While any car with an Audi, BMW or Mercedes Benz moniker on the bonnet is an automotive powerhouse they are rather plentiful, especially lead-in models. So, you might be surprised to hear that one of the most stylish Italian luxury car makers, with strong links to iconic motoring name Ferrari, can be bought new for similar money.

Two petrol engines in two power outputs, and a diesel are on offer. The 350hp and 430 hp petrol units are 3.0 litre twin turbo V6 engines, the turbo diesel is also a 3.0 litre V6 and develops 275 hp. Even in entry level form the Ghibli is a head turner bestowed with generous equipment levels and a level of detail that feels very bespoke. The powerful twin turbo 3.0 litre V6 engine propels the Ghibli past the benchmark 62 mph in 5.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 163 mph. It’s a delight with lots of power and a super soundtrack from the exhaust. Although not

On the road the power feeds in smoothly and progressively in a refined and silent manner when in normal mode. The Ghibli remains composed and refined even at high speed and could easily prove a licence loser under inattentive hands. Use the sport mode and the car takes on a whole different persona. There’s an audible growl from the exhausts and with firmer suspension and sharper steering meaning the Ghibli handles impressively across country roads. The Ghibli is an impressive machine with a pedigree matched by few rivals, performance that equals the best on offer and maximises on style and individuality. All of this at a price point starting at just under £55,000 makes it a surprising and little-known star of luxury performance motoring.

Maserati has been a fixture among the upper echelons of motoring desirability for many years and their stylish Ghibli saloon is on offer from £54,835. Somewhat of a bargain given the package and pedigree of the Maserati name and history.

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TerraClean

Mark Slack looks at a Rolls-Royce that challenges our traditional view of one of Britain’s most famous marques.

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world’s most exclusive and best built cars. Show it a cross country road or a stretch of unlimited motorway and its character is transformed. Point-to-point it acquits itself surprisingly well across the rise and fall of a winding country B-road. On the open road its accelerative capabilities appear to know no bounds as the needle climbs the speedometer with the eagerness of a muscular drag racer. Its 642 lb ft of torque is felt to great effect should you choose to engage your right foot deeply into the rather sumptuous pile of the footwell carpeting. Under acceleration the roar from the engine is nothing short of sublime as the Wraith powers to the benchmark 62mph in just 4.5 seconds.

NEW GOLF GETS LIFE The eighth-generation Golf was launched with two 1.5-litre petrol engines and two 2.0-litre diesel units. A month later the 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid was made available. With the arrival of a 1.0 TSI 110 PS power unit the entry-price of the Golf is now £23,300 for the Golf Life.

With the compact, threecylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged A rainbow of colour choices exists for the Black engine installed, the Golf is Badge interior and as with all Rolls-Royce able to sprint to 62 mph from models the look and feel of the car is limited only standstill in 10.2 seconds, by your imagination. Costing from £286,410 the before going on to a top speed Wraith Black Badge is bristling with neat and of 126 mph (where permitted). clever touches including the Spirit of Ecstasy The new engine results in the that lowers gracefully into slumber beneath Golf being capable of returning the radiator shield, only to emerge ready for between 49.6-53.3 mpg on the Dieseljourney Particulate (DPF) starts is cities. As the DPF gets clogged you should Under the bonnet a 6.6 litre, V12 power unitIf youranother whenFilter the engine again. combined WLTP cycle, while see warning lights. Some warning lights are produces 632bhp and an extraordinarilyclogging, warning lights showing on your emitting between 121-129 g/km talk your local TerraClean service now to an MOT failure. If the warning lights addictive growl under acceleration. On the roaddash -From its rather dark and menacing front of CO2 on the WLTP cycle. Theretail arethe those that will say Badgestay on when you are driving, simply talk the Wraith Black Badge behaves with the serenityengineers that first. discreet Wraith Black truly remove it - DO ALLOWvision ANYBODY to us. Most blocked DPF’s can be cleaned, and aplomb you would expect from one of theto just challenges theNOT traditional of a Rolls-Royce. This new engine will be offered TO REMOVE YOUR DPF. Better still, talk to your TerraClean expert will diagnose the with a six-speed manual us before you have any problems, and keep fault, resolve the problems, and clean your gearbox and only with Life your car, van or truck in great running order. DPF, saving you money against the cost of trim. A mild-hybrid version of replacement. this engine with standard dual What you need to know about DPF clutch gearbox (DSG) will be Removal of your Diesel Particulate Filter Just call us for details of the services: we available at a later date. also known as the “DPF” is illegal*, fines for

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Platform 4 live event revitalised for immersive digital premiere Invisible Music, the unforgettable live event created by Platform 4, Associate Artists at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, has been transformed into a new digital piece of work, blending film and soundscape to create an immersive and intimate meditation on hearing loss. Revitalising their gig-theatre roots in an allencompassing aural headphone experience, a digital world premiere next month hopes to raise awareness for the 12 million individuals in the UK with hearing difficulties by exploring

Mixing a variety of musical instruments and

Keeping accessibility at the forefront,

the sensation of having the frequency of

sampled voices the company has created

this digital experience will be captioned,

your life’s soundtrack altered.

enabling the message at the heart of the

short

musically

diverse

moments,

each examining a unique and often

piece to be shared by a broader audience.

Invisible Music will be available to stream

unexplored perspective. With a routine

online from Wednesday 15 July at 8pm.

trip to Sainsbury’s becoming an exercise

The

This insightful collection of moving stories

in the surreal, and everyday experiences

emergency funding from Arts Council

forms a loose narrative guided through

proving abnormal and out of your control,

England.

enchanting

participants

come together in support of Invisible Music

musical

moments

and

can

journey

across

the

project

has

been

Numerous

arts

supported venues

by have

verbatim audio, drawn from the personal

mesmerising soundscape and experience

and will also broadcast the video on their

experiences of Platform 4’s Artistic Director,

life behind the impairment.

own channels. These include Theatre Royal

Catherine Church, her mother and others at her local lip-reading group.

Winchester;

Jacksons

Lane;

Southbank

“This is my most personal piece to date,” says

Centre; Lighthouse Poole; Colchester Arts

Catherine Church. “It’s inspired by my mother

Centre; Pound Arts Centre; Turner Sims

With striking projections by digital artist

and her own experiences of gradually losing

Concert Hall, Southampton; West End

Barret Hodgson (Fatboy Slim, Motionhouse,

her hearing. Attending her lip-reading classes

Centre; The Stables, Milton Keynes; The Point

Tom Dale Company) and the acoustic

was quite a revelation, I hadn’t realised how

Theatre; The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre;

delights of Musical Director Pete Flood

much she was lip reading.

City Eye, Southampton; Cambridge Junction;

(Bellowhead, Marc Almond, Lol Coxhill) and

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge; Lakeside

Sound Designer Jules Bushell (Walk the

“I was also struck by how many of these

Theatre, Nottingham; Gulbenkian Theatre,

Plank, Kneehigh, BBC), the film describes

seemingly ‘proper’ people were having quite

Canterbury; Exeter Phoenix; The North Wall;

the array of emotions that come with

a hallucinogenic experience of the world

Marine Theatre; and Norwich Arts Centre.

hearing loss, from anger to loneliness, as

day to day! Living through the last few weeks

well as the unexpected comforts in what

of coronavirus has made me think about

we often take for granted – feelings which

how the gradual isolation that hearing loss

many will resonate with from their own

brings is similar to the gradual losses we

www.platform4.org

experiences in lockdown.

have all noticed in our lives in quarantine.”

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Sarah Rainey: ‘If we ever needed cake, this is the time’ Did you know it is possible to make meringue in a microwave? How about almost-instant ice cream with a freezer bag and some rock salt? Or a whole cake in the time it takes to boil an egg?

It sounds like chemistry-lab level alchemy, but these are just some of the miraculoussounding baking tips Northern Irish food writer Sarah Rainey shares in her new cookbook, 6-minute Showstoppers. “If you can make egg whites and sugar come together and puff up in the microwave,” she explains, “you’re halfway there to making an entire pavlova.” Her coconut berry pavlova genuinely takes six minutes to make, and probably even fewer to scoff. When it comes to baking, Rainey has a history of making the daunting and complicated seem suddenly achievable. Her

debut

cookbook,

3-Ingredient

Baking, set out to eliminate cake-related complications.

Barely

any

ingredients

in your cupboards, and very few baking techniques under your belt? No problem. Now, 6-minute Showstoppers extends that ethos to account for the fact that not only do people often have limited ingredients, “they also don’t have an awful lot of time”. And while in lockdown lately we’ve ended up with more time at home, “that doesn’t necessarily mean people’s lives are any less busy” – especially if they’re working from home, or home schooling, acknowledges Rainey. The thought of destroying the kitchen in pursuit of a sweet treat, and then waiting an hour for it to bake, can easily drop to the bottom of the to-do list – but our appetite for them is possibly higher than ever. “If we ever needed cake, this is the time,” says Rainey, and the treats in 6-minute Showstoppers aim to hit the sweet spot

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between swift, simple and delicious. There are red velvet mug cakes, rum pineapple skewers, sloe gin jellies, Welsh cakes, Nutella ravioli and a ridiculously goodlooking molten Mars Bar spoon cake. Throughout, Rainey utilises clever hacks so your sugar hit is on the table before anyone in your household has time to moan a second time that they just need a biscuit.

Rainey’s childhood in Northern Ireland

And if there was a perfect moment to eat

“I hope that people will be impressed with

was filled with home cooked meals, and

delicious things, she reiterates, now “is a

what you can make in six minutes,” says

batches of her grandmother’s fresh scones

good time to do it.”

Rainey. “I hope that they’re impressed

and bread. It wasn’t until after university

with themselves.”

– Rainey studied law at Cambridge – that

“It makes people happy,” says Rainey.

she became really interested in cooking for

“We’re going back to traditional, old-school

There are a few savoury recipes to be found

herself though. “I used to live on microwave

hobbies and activities, and baking is the

amongst the pages too – halloumi fritters, a

meals back then,” she says – although

ultimate example. You put a little bit of

frying pan pizza, a microwavable shakshuka

admittedly, that’s set her in good stead for

yourself into baking. To give someone a

– but most are unabashedly sugary

her microwave cake creations. “Now I like to

cake or a biscuit or a dessert that you’ve

“because that’s where my real indulgence

make everything from scratch.”

made, it’s really baked with love – even

is, I have a hugely sweet tooth,” says Rainey.

if you do it in six minutes, that doesn’t

“Most of them are terribly bad for you, but

Some feel dread when faced with the

mean you put any less effort in. You

terribly delicious.”

prospect of throwing dinner together,

probably put more in to try and get it done

yet again, but Rainey sees opportunity. “I

in the time.

love the Ready Steady Cook challenge of looking in your cupboards, in your fridge,

“It’s

and going, ‘Right, I’ve got three things, what

something

can I do with them? I’ve got six minutes, go.’

“However small.” And small acts of kindness

That’s my switch-off relaxation activity.”

are the ultimate currency right now.

It’s an approach to cooking that’s been

6-minute Showstoppers by Sarah Rainey,

particularly

photography by Clare Winfield, is published

useful

lockdown,

when

really for

tracking down certain ingredients can

require both extreme nous and total luck of

Available now.

Michael

lovely

gesture

someone,”

Joseph,

she

priced

making adds.

£14.99.

the shelf-stacking rota. “If you don’t have any flour in your house, just grind up some oats

Turn the page to try out a few of the recipes

or almonds, or even some dried chickpeas,”

from 6-minute Showstoppers...

suggests Rainey. “If you don’t have egg whites, you can use the water from a can of chickpeas to make your meringue. There’s

Words by Ella Walker, PA

always something you can use.”

Images credit Michael Joseph/Clare Winfield/PA

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Frozen Nutella loaf INGREDIENTS

1 x 400g tub Nutella 50g unsalted butter 200g Hobnobs (13–14 biscuits) 400g cream cheese 80g icing sugar, sifted 50g chopped roasted hazelnuts

SERVES 8-10

1. Line a standard loaf tin (approx. 2lb or 1 litre) with cling film, completely covering the base and sides and making sure there’s plenty of excess overlapping the edges. I use three strips – one for each long side and one for the middle. Place a medium saucepan on the hob and turn the heat up high. You’ll also need a food processor (or a ziplock bag and a rolling pin) for crushing the biscuits, and a whisk. 2. Put 150g Nutella and the butter in the pan and melt, stirring often so they don’t burn. 3. Meanwhile, blitz the biscuits in the food processor until they turn to crumbs, or you can put them in a ziplock bag and bash them with a rolling pin. 4. When the mixture in the pan has melted to a smooth chocolate paste, tip the biscuit crumbs into the pan and stir until combined. Pour this into the lined loaf tin and use the back of a spoon to press it down. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining Nutella with the cream cheese and sifted icing sugar until smooth. Tip this into the loaf tin and spread on top of the biscuit base. 6. Finish with the chopped hazelnuts, covering the surface right to the edges. Wrap the excess cling ﬁlm over the top of the loaf to cover it and place in the freezer for three to four hours to set. 7. Remove from the freezer around 20 minutes before serving and slice with a sharp knife dipped in boiling water. If you don’t eat it all in one go, keep the rest of the loaf, well covered, in the freezer – it should last for two to three months.

Jammy thumbprint cookies

MAKES 12

1. Preheat the oven to 250°C (fan 230°C) and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. 2. Mix the almonds, egg, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a bowl until they come together into a loose dough. INGREDIENTS

250g ground almonds

3. Roll blobs of dough (around the size of ping-pong balls) between your palms and spread them out on the baking sheet.

1 egg 60ml coconut oil, melted

4. Flatten them with your ﬁngers until the cookies are around 1cm thick. Then squidge your

3tbsp maple syrup

thumb into the centre of each to create a deep dent (make sure you don’t make a hole

1tsp vanilla extract

all the way through or the jam will leak out).

140g fruit jam of your choice 5. Fill the dent in each cookie with a heaped teaspoonful of jam. Place the baking sheet of cookies in the oven on the top shelf and cook for four minutes. When they’re done, open the door slightly, rotate the baking sheet (to ensure the cookies don’t catch or burn) and leave them to cool in the oven with the door ajar for around half an hour. Enjoy hot or cold, with a cup of tea. The cookies will keep for five to six days in an airtight tin.

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Choca-mocha cake INGREDIENTS

30g cocoa powder

MAKES 1 CAKE, SERVES 8-10

1. Grease a 20cm-round, microwave-proof cake dish with a little butter and line the base with greaseproof paper.

3tsp (heaped) instant coffee 175g self-raising ﬂour, sifted 175g caster sugar

2. Mix the cocoa powder and three teaspoons of coffee together in a small bowl and add approximately 100ml boiling water. Stir vigorously until dissolved.

60ml semi-skimmed milk 60ml sunﬂower oil

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the ﬂour and sugar. Add the coffee mixture, followed

1 egg

by the milk, oil, egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine. Pour the batter into the

1tsp vanilla extract

prepared cake dish and microwave on high for four-and-a-half to five minutes, checking throughout. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s risen and spongey (not wet) on top.

For the icing: 1tsp (heaped) instant coffee 130g icing sugar, sifted

4. While the cake bakes, make the icing. In a small bowl, add a splash of water to the remaining teaspoon of instant coffee and mix to make a paste. Mix in the icing sugar, a little at a time, adding more water if you need to, until you have a smooth paste, roughly the texture of thick cream. 5. When the cake is done, carefully tip it out on to a cooling rack and immediately spread the icing over the top (or drizzle, if you’re more artistic than me). You may want to put a plate or chopping board underneath the rack as this bit can get messy. 6. If you like, sprinkle chopped walnuts, pecans or coffee beans around the edge of the cake for a pretty ﬁnish – do this before the icing sets so they stick.

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Elegant Health takes care of you on the

sang Anna and Elsa. But seriously, Frozen

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in what feels like the first time in forever

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My own clinic is based in my home town

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H E A LT H & B E AU T Y | M E D I TAT I O N WA L KS

What are meditation walks and why should we be doing them? As we adapt to our new normal, many of us are finding it hard to concentrate. Liz Connor hears how taking a walk can help to clear the brain fog.

The last time you went for a walk outdoors, how engaged were you in the surroundings? Were you scrolling through social media, replying to a WhatsApp message and listening to a podcast episode, or were you truly taking in the sights, sounds and experiences around you? Taking a walk outdoors can work wonders for your mental and physical health during lockdown, but to truly embrace the benefits, experts say we must bring our body and minds in sync. Known as ‘walking meditation’, this type of mindfulness in motion is about more than just getting from A to B. Rather, it’s an opportunity to clear your mind of any internal worries, by hyper-focusing on the rhythm of your steps and tuning in to what’s going on around you. What is walking meditation? Also know as ‘kinhin’, this type of peaceful practice is part of several forms of Buddhism that involve movement and periods of walking between long periods of sitting meditation. If you struggle with traditional meditation, taking your practice outside gives you an opportunity to harness your awareness and focus on the present, rather than being distracted by internal thoughts, worries or fears.

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Proponents often perform a ‘body check’

Alongside this, meditation can also enhance

“Whilst moving, your attention should

while walking, noticing how every area of

empathy, increase your attention span and

be focused on the act of doing and the

their body feels as they move from foot to

help you to sleep better at night. “It’s also

sensations your body is experiencing.

foot. Alongside this, it’s important to tune

scientifically proven to help alleviate stress

This can prevent distracting and stressful

into what’s going on around you, whether

and increase happiness,” Romotsky adds.

thoughts, helping you to refresh the mind,

that’s passing cars in a city, or birds

“It allows you take a step back from stressful

and tune into the rhythm of the body.”

tweeting in the countryside.

situations, pause the mind and feel better in the moment.”

“Taking

mindful

moments

for

It’s also common for people to first do a sitting

yourself

meditation in a private space, using an app

whilst exercising is important to help get

How can you do it at home?

like Headpsace, and then take their meditative

perspective on your thinking,” says Sarah

Although it’s called a walking meditation,

state outdoors on a walk. This is a great way

Romotsky, director of healthcare partnerships

Romotsky says that doesn’t mean we’re

to ease yourself into the practice. “If you can’t

at Headspace (headspace.com).

walking around on autopilot or with our

get outside right now, moving around your

eyes closed. “Instead, walking meditation

house, room by room, can also be an effective

If, like many, you’re struggling to focus on

is mindfully walking using a meditative

mode of physical and mental exercise.

work at the moment, Romotsky says it’s a

technique, with eyes open, and at a pace

great tool for improving your concentration

that suits you, with our attention on the

“While walking around in your home, be sure

and kick-starting your creative mind. “By

immediate setting around us.”

to check in with your body and how it feels.

incorporating mindfulness into exercising,

Is it heavy or light, stiff or relaxed, and how

we can help ground the mind, let go of

She adds: “Try meditating by focusing

are you carrying yourself? Tune into what’s

negative thoughts, and manage the mind-

attention on the environment around

going on around you in your surroundings.”

body connection. Regular meditation trains

you, taking in all the sights, sounds and

and re-programmes the mind to be more

smells – particularly those you would not

Words by Liz Connor, PA

open and less reactive.”

normally notice.

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T H E W O N K Y TA B L E Just over a month on from the government closure of hospitality businesses and the beginning of the countrywide lockdown, I want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone during what is truly one of the toughest times we will see in our lifetime. Hospitality owners and operators are becoming increasingly reliant on the government’s financial support and with tourism being one of the leading economical revenue streams in Bournemouth and all along the South Coast it is vital that business owners are able to access the support they so desperately need to survive.

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Staying connected is more important than ever. I only set the group up to share some thoughts back in March but TWT is getting bigger and bigger, we now want to make public our existence with all those in the Hospitality Industry in the hope that we can unite to share knowledge, resources and advice. The next step is getting ready (and making sure everyone is ready) for Post-C19. Ultimately, if there has ever been a time for us to come together, it is now.

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With attractions able to start opening up again we have more options for things to do and places to explore this month. We have found a selection of ways to keep our bodies and minds active and entertained - online as well as out and about!

F O R E S T PA R K

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

H O T E L - I N T I M AT E

A DVA N C E B O O K I N G

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WEDDING A DVA N C E B O O K I N G

Forest Park Hotel are offering exclusive use Weddings with their 40 luxury rooms and carefully designed spaces and gardens.

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Marwell Zoo will reopen its gates on Friday 3 July to the public. The zoo will be strictly limiting numbers each day to ensure guests can keep a safe distance so all guests, including members, will need to book online before they arrive while payments at the zoo will be card only. Marwell will finally unveil its world exclusive summer brick adventure SUPERSIZED!, which is on display until 1 November 2020 and included with general admission. Alongside Marwell’s hundreds of animals including exotic and endangered species, the zoo will showcase a unique collection of bright and colourful brick sculptures around its beautiful 140-acre park.

They can also cater for more intimate celebration lunches and dinners. Their food is carefully sourced by the thoughtful chef team and have a handpicked team waiting to guarantee lifetime memories. To arrange an informal chat and viewing contact them at kevinw@forestpark-hotel.co.uk or 01590 622844, or just pop in.

The National Turst started opening some gardens and parks but through advance bookings only. Every Friday they release new tickets for the following week, so it’s worth checking back regularly. More than 200 coastal and countryside car parks are also open. For now, all houses remain closed, as do all places in Wales in line with Welsh government advice. Visit their website to find out what’s open, how to book, and what to expect from your visit. Please always check before you travel. T H E N AT I O N A L T R U S T www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra releases a weekly artist-led discussion programme on music, memories, and the Orchestra. Featuring some of its most popular international conductors and guest soloists recent names include conductor Kirill Karabits, cellist Johannes Moser, and pianists Sunwook Kim and Simon Trpč eski. Look out for more of the world’s leading musicians in coming weeks as artists Marin Alsop, Gabriela Montero and Nemanja Radulovic feature among those chatting about inspirational performances and a musical life in lockdown.

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You can take part in a 30min HIIT style sessions, which is good for general fitness, calorie burn, building strength, and getting rid of stress and anxiety. As well as yoga classes which are good for strength, flexibility, and relaxation. There are classes suitable for all abilities and kids are welcome!

The Creative Craft Show are passionate about getting the nation crafting and bringing people together they will be streaming weekly Facebook Live crafting demonstrations every Tuesday at 7pm to help get you in touch with your creative side.

Follow @MoveMindandBody on Facebook for up to date news or you can email kevin@ movemindandbody.co.uk

Alongside this they have also set up a group with the aim of being a place to meet fellow crafters, share ideas, and get inspiration for new projects. Visit their Facebook page to find out more, create something new and take inspiration from others and maybe you can also help inspire some people along the way.

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