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J A M E S G R AY Are you working from home?

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M Y T I M E YO U N G CARERS REC EIVES FUNDING SUPPORT

With 2020 marking 30 years in the industry for Quality Residential, director Peter Woollard talks to House & Lifestyle about their continued success. “So three quarters through this tumultuous year and we are trying to celebrate our 30th landmark year in the life of Quality Residential. “Despite the present day-to-day turmoil with Covid we can only say that the weather this year has made many things more bearable! “We can also say that despite the great hardship that everyone has been experiencing, our portfolio of properties has remained solid and our tenants have been making every effort to pay their rents on time as they value the efforts that we as their agent and our landlords have made in maintaining a secure and happy home for them. “Our experienced staff continue to be the backbone of the success of our business today, averaging 16 years of service between them. A fact that I would think could not be bettered throughout our local industry! “I might be writing a book soon on lettings - probably showing more of the comical side of our business dealings with Mr and Mrs Jo Public over the years that we have experienced. Every day something different turns up and I think, ‘well that’s a first!’

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity has received £26,500 of National Lottery Funding which has ensured that new online services, born in lockdown, are able to continue. “An applicant for a rental house in Bearwood rang us from Torquay wanting to view the house that evening. We already had six applicants booked in. He seemed very keen. ‘Yes I can make it’, he said. ‘I’m on my boat and I can sail up to Poole Quay today!’ “Well, being a sailing man myself it made me laugh as I thought the race for him to beat the tide would probably be more against him than the numbers of viewings already booked in to see the property! “Quality Residential has been re-branding its business with a new website coming this year and a new sponsorship with Poole Park tennis - our favourite sporting link. We see ourselves as an innovative and positive letting agent and property agent, well geared to meet the demands of running a successful business now and for the future to come.

Executive Director, Krista Sharp said, “We are absolutely delighted to receive this financial support from the National Lottery. During lockdown, we worked extremely hard to continue providing support to young carers across Dorset. We created a brand new online provision, the MYTime Youth Group, which enables young carers to come together on a weekly basis, allowing them to spend time with one another and to take a break from their caring responsibilities. The funding will mean that our online MYTime Youth Group can continue. The Carers Trust conducted a survey of young carers across the UK about the impact of Covid, 69% reported feeling less connected and 66% feeling more stressed. The MYTime Youth Group has enabled them to spend time with other young carers, take part in a huge range of activities from circus skills to creative writing and has enabled them to take a break from their caring responsibilities.”

“Please pop into our office at 1 Station Road, Lower Parkstone BH14 8UA, to chat and discover how we can make your property investments work for you.” To find out more about the services that Quality Residential offer you can call them on 01202 716553 or email pw@quaity-residential.co.uk”

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LO C K D OW N BEARD GROW TH S H AV E O F F ! A local Financial Adviser has had his lockdown beard shaved off, as part of a fundraising challenge to raise money for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care charity. Mr Futcher commented, “As barber shops were opening up, I had booked to get my hair trimmed and beard chopped off, when it was suggested that I grow it longer and raise some money for a great cause. Ian said, “My target was £500, however through the generosity of colleagues, family and friends and the support of members of The Purbeck Business and Community Group, amongst others, I was able to exceed my target and raise £734.” The Pines Hotel, Swanage kindly hosted the lockdown beard shave off on 18th August.

BL ACK GOLD D E V ELO PM EN TS B ECO M E TITLE SPONSOR OF POOLE TOWN FC Poole-based property developer, Black Gold Developments, has become the new main Club and Stadium sponsor of Poole Town FC.

SA F F E RY C H A M P N E S S C H A R T E R E D AC C O U N TA N T S R EC R U I T 5 N E W T R A I N E E APPRENTICESHIPS Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants continues to expand its Bournemouth office with 5 new trainees joining the audit and corporate tax teams. The continued growth of the team is a result of the continued growth in clients over the past year. Saffery Partner Roger Wareham said, “We are pleased to welcome our 5 new trainees to our growing audit and corporate tax teams. This year has clearly been challenging for our clients and the local business community, and we have worked hard during the pandemic to stay close to our clients to ensure they are able to survive such a challenging trading environment. “We continue to invest in our business and the next generation of professionals to support the business community and this is reflected in our largest recruitment at the trainee level for some time. We are delighted to have recruited trainees from a number of local sixth form schools, including St Peters, Bournemouth School and Parkstone Grammar School. We wish our new intake every success with their career at Saffery Champness.”

In line with the sponsorship deal the first team will play in brand-new home colours. The all-new black and gold playing kit marks an historic occasion for the Club. Poole Town FC has played in red and white for over one hundred years apart from a short spell in the early 1980’s. The landmark colour change sees Poole Town FC move into a new era. The decision to update the home-kit was not taken lightly. Each Supporters Club member, season ticket holder and board member were invited to feedback on the proposed kit changes. The result was unanimous. “We are delighted to be supporting Poole Town FC during these difficult times,” says Black Gold Developments Founder, Julian Jones, “our company stands for people, property and our passion for Poole and technical innovation in whole life cycle BIM construction methodology. It’s great to be involved with the club in their 140th anniversary year and we wish them every success in the season ahead.” BL ACK GOLD DEVELOPMENTS www.blackgolddevelopments.com

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T I M E TO R E A D, TI M E TO CAR E AN D TI M E TO S HAR E Dorset-based businesswoman and author Barbara Fowler has created HapiLots and Friends, a series of books designed to reassure and educate children who are going into hospital.

HSBC UK FUNDS BOURNEMOUTH E X P O R T I N G B U S I N E S S A M I D C OV I D -1 9 A Christchurch company which has designed, engineered and tested a stateof-the-art electric fireplace has secured a six-figure finance package from HSBC UK to help it export the product into internationa l markets for the first time. British Fires, which belongs to the Focal Point Fires group, has used the funding to support cash flow and make critical stock investments amid the coronavirus crisis, allowing the business to progress a critical five-year distributor deal for the North American and Canadian markets. British Fires has spent the last three years developing its unique New Forest Electric Fire; a modern take on the traditional electric fireplace, which it currently sells at selected distributors across the UK. The funding, secured as part of the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), has enabled the business to finalise the development of the new product and export the stock to both North America and Canada ahead of the winter season. Carl Richards, Chairman of British Fires, said: “Just before Covid took hold, our New Forest Electric Fire had just won a significant industry award at the New Orleans expo, presenting us with many opportunities to partner with well-connected distributors.

Over recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift away from solid fuel appliances to electric fires as an alternative source of heat, so we knew we had to move fast to get the product finalised and shipped ahead of the crucial winter months but were nervous about making a big investment at such an uncertain time. HSBC UK’s support, led by our relationship director Richard Hoyle, came at just the right moment and has been instrumental in getting our chosen distributor deal over the line.”

As a child growing up in Dublin, Barbara spent a lot of time in hospital and, when she wrote HapiLots, she was especially conscious of her book being part of the overall healthcare support network for children. Barbara explains, “The book aims to be a core part of educating children about what going into hospital can feel like and make them a little less scared during what can be an overwhelming experience, even with parents and wonderful doctors and nurses around to explain a procedure.” HapiLots is a mischievous, animated character who lives inside a children’s teaching hospital with his friends. He believes laughter the best medicine as he helps children cope with hospital visits and stays.

The New Forest Electric Fire has patented flame technology and is certified and tested for the US market. Its US partner, Miles Industries Vancouver, owns the Valor brand name and sells into 800 retailers across Canada and North America. British Fires will now continue discussions with other distributors as it begins its growth journey across Europe and the rest of the world.

Profits from the book will be donated to children’s hospitals for specific projects and, based upon the book’s success, Barbara aims to build a brand which will span merchandise, toys and games, all featuring HapiLots and Friends. All will be designed to reassure sick children and help parents and guardians prepare their little ones for a hospital stay.

For more information about British Fires and the New Forest Electric Fire, visit www.britishfires.com.

The book is available from Amazon and is also being sold via book stores priced at £5.99.

HSBC UK is working closely with the Government and UK Finance to identify emerging issues and make sure customers and businesses have the advice and support they need. For tips and advice for businesses around planning for any possible disruption, visit www.business. hsbc.com/novel-coronavirus.

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TO M B U R N M ED IA S H OWCAS ES PH OTO G R APH I C S U PP O RT FO R M Y TI M E YO U N G CAR ERS Poole based business, Tom Burn Media has shown its support for MYTIME Young Carers, by lending its photographic talent.

New research released from Zoopla, the UK’s most comprehensive property destination, shows the property market in Bournemouth is experiencing extraordinary demand since the easing of lockdown restrictions and the introduction of a Stamp Duty holiday. Zoopla’s Bournemouth House Price Index studies multiple local housing trends and prices on an annual basis. The data shows that the average house price in Bournemouth is now £289,500, with prices rising by 1.6% in the last 12 months. Julian Hewlett, Sales Director at Lovett International, said: “The data from Zoopla reinforces what we’re seeing in Bournemouth. It’s really busy at the moment and since lockdown started to ease, there’s been a huge demand for properties locally. Houses and flats with gardens are our most popular properties, and we’re seeing more and more people leaving the bigger towns in search of a new place to live. Outdoor space and access to the coast are the two things that most buyers are looking for and we’ve seen a sharp rise in the number of first-time buyers who are purchasing flats. Before lockdown, a development of flats would perhaps have been bought by an even split of first-time buyers and investors, but recently we’d put that closer to 80% first-time buyers and 20% investors.” Gráinne Gilmore, Head of Research at Zoopla, added: “A strong rise in demand for property in Bournemouth, which is not being matched by supply coming onto the market, means there is currently upward pressure on pricing, with average prices rising 1.6% year on year. The demand for property in coastal locations such as Bournemouth suggests that buyers are reassessing how and where they want to live, which is boosting the market locally.”

MYTIME Young Carers has an outdoor activity centre, based at Worth Matravers in the Purbecks and it is used for activity days by young carers from across Dorset and the UK. It is also used as a welcome source of income for the charity when the stunningly located building gets rented out to other charitable organisations and groups for residential breaks. Tom advised, “I saw the work MYTIME was doing throughout lockdown to support these incredible young carers, they have so much weight on their shoulders on top of the usual stresses and strains of growing up. “I was just happy to lend my services in order to help highlight how people can help MYTIME Young Carers support these children.”

BUSINESS AS U S U A L AT G A L E S SO LI C ITO RS Gales Solicitors Partner Matthew Moore is reporting ‘business as usual’ at the busy Bournemouth practice which has offices in Winton and Tuckton. Matthew said, “We are very pleased to report that all of our staff are now back from Furlough. Most appointments are still being carried out remotely, via zoom or telephone although we are holding face to face appointments where necessary. “Court hearings are mostly being conducted remotely too. This does mean, however, that we can effectively cover multiple court appearances during a day and often in multiple towns. There are many practical advantages as travel and waiting times at court are significantly reduced, thereby reducing hearings costs for our clients. “Conveyancing is extremely busy, property prices are holding and in some cases prices are rising. Because of concerns over COVID, a lot of exchanges and completions are happening simultaneously, which can be quite stressful for our clients. Wills & Probate work has remained busy throughout lockdown and continued so beyond. The impact of COVID has meant that many people have very sensibly reviewed their wills. “We are delighted to be back up and running in our ‘new normal’, so soon after lockdown. We would urge anyone seeking advice to get in contact with our team, 01202 512227 or mail@gales-solicitors.co.uk”

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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 MULBERRY LODGE, POA surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

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A must view! This beautiful two bedroom apartment located on the Clifftops offering A spacious six bedroom family home in a sought-after area of Hengistbury Head. The sea views, two double bedrooms, En-suite, large balcony, secure garage and NO property boasts a secluded rear garden, off road parking, garage and far reaching views Four bedrooms bathrooms | garden The room | hall property | drawingforroom | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated | small lake &arboretum | over FORWARD CHAIN| four & A SHARE OF FREEHOLD perfect a holiday home or from its bedrooms on the second floor acrossgaraging towards Christchurch Hengistbury Head.six residential home. acres of land Two double bedrooms | En-suite | Large kitchen/dining area | Large balcony | Sea views | Secure garage | Lift access | Share of freehold | No forward chain

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TALBOT WOODS | GUIDE PRICE £750,000 A four bedroom detached character house located in the premier Talbot Woods location. Benefitting from two reception rooms, conservatory, ample off road parking and garage along with a private, sunny aspect rear garden. No forward chain.

SOUTHBOURNE | GUIDE PRICE £400,000

QUEENS PARK | OIEO £440,000

Newly converted duplex apartment - a beautifully presented apartment boasting three double bedrooms enviably located just 0.5 Mile from the clifftop. Offering high spec kitchen with integrated appliances, separate living room, two bath/shower rooms and allocated parking.

A beautifully refurbished detached character home situated moments from Queens Park golf course. Offering three double bedrooms, modern bathroom, stunning kitchen/breakfast room, utility, GF WC, living room and a level, sunny aspect garden. No chain.

TOWN CENTRE | OIEO £300,000

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BOURNEMOUTH | £375,000

A spacious first floor apartment located just 0.5 Mile distant from Bournemouth town centre. Well presented throughout the property boasts two double bedrooms, en-suite, bathroom and additional WC; spacious kitchen, living/dining room, sun room, balcony and garage.

Available on help to buy - a beautifully finished semidetached home situated within a quiet cul-de-sac just a short walk from a wealth of amenities. Offering 3 bedrooms, modern bathroom, GF WC, kitchen, living/dining room with bi-fold doors, neatly landscaped garden and ample parking.

A superbly presented detached character home located in a popular residential location within easy reach of Charminster high street, Bournemouth town centre and its award winning sandy beaches.

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

WEST CLIFF | £500,000 A beautifully appointed top floor apartment situated within a most prestigious development on the West Cliff just moments from the beach. Westbridge Park is situated on a large, secluded plot within superbly maintained communal gardens.

CLOSE TO WESTBOURNE | OIEO £425,000

SOUTHBOURNE | POA

A superbly presented three double bedroom ground floor apartment situated in a premier location within a level walk of Westbourne and easy reach of the seafront. Benefitting from two bath/shower rooms, utility room, spacious living room and two secure underground parking spaces.

Three beautifully designed and finished detached new build houses located in a premier school catchment and residential location. Easy reach of Southbourne high street and seafront. Each house offers three bedrooms, two luxury bath/shower rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room.

BOSCOMBE SPA | £175,000

EAST CLIFF | OIEO £220,000

QUEENS PARK | PRICES FROM £275,000

Less than 0.5 Mile from the beach - a beautifully presented ground floor apartment with private entrance, spacious living room, modern kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, garage and parking.

A superbly presented two double bedroom, two bath/ shower room apartment situated in a stunning character building. Benefitting from a share of freehold and allocated parking.

A newly converted character residence comprising 5 luxury apartments located within the prestigious queens park with residents parking and communal gardens with a BBQ area. Available on the help-to-buy scheme and completion due at the end of September 2020.

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

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Externally the property features a spacious, private rear garden being mainly laid to lawn with an extensive range of established flower and shrub borders. The property also offers a large outdoor seating area featuring the original paving with electric remote control awning creating an ideal outdoor dining or entertainment area. The property also offers ample off road parking and a detached double garage which also features a garden room/study area overlooking the rear garden along with a cedarwood summerhouse.

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WEST PARLEY | £1,250,000 SOLE AGENT This re-modelled, substantially enlarged and superbly modernised four double bedroom, two en-suite shower room, two en-suite bathroom, four reception room detached family home has an immaculately kept 100ft west facing rear garden, a front driveway providing generous off-road parking and integral double garage. This beautiful home occupies a good sized corner plot measuring in excess of 1/3 of an acre whilst enjoying arguably, one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

GOLF LINKS ROAD | £800,000 SOLE AGENT A substantially enlarged and modernised five bedroom, two bathroom, two en-suite shower room, detached chalet bungalow, sitting centrally on a large and private plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre with a single garage and generous off-road parking. Enjoying arguably one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

BOURNEMOUTH | £625,000 SOLE AGENT This beautifully presented and unique part thatched three double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room semidetached cottage, situated in a select courtyard development in the picturesque Holdenhurst Village. The beautifully presented home offers extensive and versatile accommodation

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £750,000

WEST MOORS | £670,000

An immaculately presented and substantially enlarged six double bedroom, three reception room, one bathroom, two shower room detached chalet home with a 90ft secluded rear garden, large detached garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles.

This substantially enlarged and luxuriously appointed three double bedroom, two reception room detached bungalow has an 90ft private southerly facing garden, large garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles. Tucked away in a sought after cul-de-sac location at the end of a 140ft private driveway, occupying a secluded plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre.

WEST PARLEY | £550,000 This recently modernised and superbly finished three double bedroom, two bathroom detached bungalow has secluded and enclosed rear gardens, a detached double garage and generous off-road parking. Occupying a good sized corner plot in a sought after location within West Parley.

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £550,000 This beautifully finished and substantially enlarged four double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room detached family home with a 70ft private garden which backs onto acres of heathland and driveway providing generous off road parking for several vehicles.

FERNDOWN | £519,250 This superbly modernised and substantially enlarged three double bedroom, one shower room, one bathroom detached bungalow sits centrally on a large, landscaped and secluded plot measuring ¼ of an acre, with a single garage and generous off-road parking. Apple Tree Grove is a sought after cul-de-sac location.

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DUDSBURY CRESCENT | £975,000 SOLE AGENT This individual and beautifully finished four double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room, four reception room executive family home has a 100ft private rear garden, detached double garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles. Occupying a secluded plot measuring approximately 1/5 of an acre.

CRESCENT WALK | GUIDE PRICE £825,000

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £760,000

WEST PARLEY | £975,000 SOLE AGENT

This beautifully finished and extremely versatile four double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room detached family home has a 19ft conservatory overlooking a 110ft secluded rear garden with a single garage and off-road parking for several vehicles.

This well-presented and superbly positioned three double bedroom, two bathroom, two/three reception room detached bungalow has a beautifully manicured 125ft southerly facing garden, a double garage and generous offroad parking for several vehicles. Sitting proudly on a large plot measuring approximately 1/3 of an acre in arguably one of Ferndown’s most desirable locations.

This superbly positioned and deceptively spacious five bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room, three reception room detached chalet style family home has a secluded and west facing rear garden measuring in excess of 100ft, large detached garage and generous off road parking for several vehicles. This extremely versatile property is approx. 2,206 sq ft on a plot of approx. ½ acre.

WEST PARLEY | £675,000 SOLE AGENT

WEST PARLEY | £650,000 SOLE AGENT

FERNDOWN | £650,000 SOLE AGENT

WEST PARLEY | £625,000 SOLE AGENT

This recently modernised and extremely spacious four bedroom, two reception room, one bathroom, one shower room detached bungalow has a 100ft landscaped and private west facing garden, double garage and generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Tucked away at the end of a sought after cul-de-sac location within West Parley.

This extremely spacious and modernised four double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, three reception room detached family home has a 85ft secluded rear garden, detached double garage and generous off-road parking. Occupying a 0.21 of an acre plot, conveniently located.

This impeccably presented and wellproportioned four double-bedroom, one shower room, one bathroom detached family home is situated on a 0.29 acre private plot. There is an enclosed formal garden along with a 150ft paddock/garden, double garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles.

This modernised and versatile three double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room detached chalet bungalow has a 75ft private west facing rear garden, 27ft garage, 23ft garage and driveway providing generous off-road parking. Occupying a large plot which measures approximately 1/8 of an acre, enjoying a sought after cul-de-sac.

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

LYTCHETT MATRAVERS | £575,000

PARKSTONE | £265,000

POOLE | £675,000

Set in the delightful village of Lytchett Matravers is this absolutely unique and individually designed 4 bed detached home. The owners have had the property built and have poured their heart and soul into the styling and stunning finish. The home has a ‘cool vibe’ and the Zen layout gives a feeling of peacefulness and relaxation as each room and area flows naturally to the next. The outside and inside areas on the ground floor blend together with each room having access outside. No area of this home is wasted.

An immaculately presented 2 bedroom end of terrace home, situated down a private drive in an exclusive development of luxury houses built by Harlequin Homes in 2016. The property is finished to a high specification throughout and benefits from a separate lounge, contemporary kitchen/ dining room, stylish family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and 2 designated off road parking spaces.

A superb and immaculately presented chalet bungalow which has been fully refurbished to an extremely high standard throughout. The current owners have created this beautiful home over the past 5 years and internal viewing is a must to fully appreciate the quality and size of the accommodation.

PARKSTONE | £425,000

POOLE | OIEO £385,000

POOLE | £350,000

A true gem in the heart of Parkstone! Built in 1897 and given the name ‘Glen View’, the property has been occupied by the current owners since 1963. This charming 1875 sq ft, 3 double bedroom detached home is one to be viewed. With potential for modernisation.

Set within this delightful established development on pleasant walkways with mature trees and shrubs, is this spacious three-bedroom, three bathroom modern townhouse. The property is set over two floors with two reception rooms and a lovely courtyard garden which has a westerly aspect.

A beautifully presented 3 double bedroom, semi-detached home, set in the heart of Poole Town, within 400m of Baiter Park and the beautiful Poole Quay. This character home offers a fully modernised kitchen, open plan lounge/dining room, off road parking for 2 cars and double garage.

CREEKMOOR | £300,000

HAMWORTHY | £585,000

POOLE | £285,000

A superb 3 bedroom semi-detached home with a spacious lounge, separate dining room and a conservatory extension with French doors onto the garden. This lovely home is immaculate inside and benefits from a double width driveway providing parking for 2/3 cars and a 2-tiered low maintenance garden.

A stunning and immaculately presented 4 double bedroom chalet style family home with sea views over trees and rooftops with Poole Harbour and the Purbecks beyond. The property benefits from many factors including its versatility with bedrooms and living accommodation on the ground floor and first floor.

A fabulous 4 bedroom mid terraced home situated in a popular and quiet location. The property benefits from a family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom, 4 storage cupboards, spacious lounge, kitchen/diner, low maintenance garden and 2 allocated parking spaces.

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

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N E W P R O P E R T Y P O R TA L P U T S E X T R A I N S I G H T AT YO U R F I N G E R T I P S Your local property experts bring you the latest industry news, this month written by Ben Dilling, Sales Manager on behalf of Foxes Sales & Lettings.

Our dedicated residential property experts are the local specialists in making property sales simple and straight forward.

Whether you’re buying, selling or renting out a home, the chances are you’ve used a property portal along the way. Online portals have transformed the way people look for properties, but a new search engine is set to shift the goalposts again, by giving users access to information on every single property in England and Wales – whether it’s for sale or not. Homesearch lists details on properties for sale and rent, but adds in a tailored search engine that give you access to information on properties both on and off market. The site allows you to gain instant insight into an array of data including planning permission, plot size, commutes, street information, schools, demographic data and much more. If you’re selling a property, you can use Homesearch to track market movements around your own home and those you may be interested in, stay informed about the local market and explore off-market opportunities. And if you’re buying or looking to rent, you can search for available properties, gain insights into local lifestyle and market information, and research homes you’re interested in so you can stay up to date when something you like is going to sell.

Call your local office to discover how great service can still be affordable.

At Foxes Sales & Lettings, we’re proud to put the latest technology at the fingertips of our clients, and are excited about the opportunities Homesearch will give to those who are both marketing and looking for properties. Call Ben on 01202 299600 today to find out more about our exclusive property marketing package, which includes access to Homesearch as well as bespoke, paid-for social media advertising and much more. Or email him at ben@foxes.co.uk for the Homesearch link.

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The Old Chapel at Stapehill Abbey This truly unique restoration and refurbishment has been a labour of love for both the developer and the current owner of this beautiful home. It’s former life as a place of sanctuary and worship has been imaginatively preserved with many features retained and exhibited throughout this historic building which now provides a stunning home to suit all ages and abilities. Much added value comes in the form of the worry-free, low maintenance, ‘lock and leave’ nature of this property as exterior building and grounds work is provided by the onsite property managers. The Old Chapel is indeed the centre point of an outstanding landmark development set

A contemporary high specification kitchen

in grounds approaching 70 acres. Stapehill

which includes main and bar sinks, overlooks

Abbey is a gated exclusive private estate of

the lounge/dining area and a contemporary

exceptional quality ensuring peace, tranquility

woodburner resting on the original altar

and a unique lifestyle. Careful consideration

stone provides an additional heat source

has been given to every aspect of this superb

for those cosy winter gatherings – a superb

home, which offers every modern day living

social and entertaining space for family and

convenience, yet embraces and enhances

friends. Double-wide glazed doors, which

the original architectural features throughout.

open on both sides, lead into a delightful brick walled enclosed garden with lawn and

On the ground floor, after passing through the

surrounding planted beds equipped with an

maximum flexibility.

tiled Foyer and hardwood floored Vestibule

easily accessible water faucet. Conveniently

feature adjoining ensuites with non-slip

with original church statuary, the hallway

located

main

floor tiles, built-in shower seating benches

leads to the hub of this home, an open plan

living space is a well-equipped utility room

and water temperature controls away

living space with the vaulted ceiling of the

complete with an extra deep sink, plentiful

from the water sources to provide future-

chapel, a beautiful stained glass window,

storage units, a washing machine and tumble

proofing and enjoyment by all ages of

stone arches and carved stone figure heads.

dryer, a second, excess-capacity, freezer and

these high grade facilities. One beautifully

a drying cupboard, all neatly integrated into

designed bathroom contains a cleverly

the room with streamlined finish.

constructed shower and separate bathtub.

alongside

this

stunning

All three bedrooms

There is also a ground floor cloakroom

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There are three double bedrooms on the

and a good size storage cupboard, both

ground floor – each beautifully dressed

discreetly concealed with sliding doors

and furnished, with great attention to detail

opposite a marvellous, original church

providing every need and built-in storage.

door which hides a full length mirror. Also,

One of the bedrooms, can easily be

discreetly provided on the ground floor is

accommodated as a Day or Sitting Room,

the hidden door under the stairs which

and boasts a built-in tea/coffee station for

conceals yet more, ample walk-in storage.

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A notable feature, hidden away, but easily accessible is the bell tower – a truly magical experience with the original spiral stone staircase and sensored lights for safety an assurance. Accessed from the hall corridor through the low-lying arched doorway and ornate tiled floor, a climb to the top reveals

Yet another “wow factor” in this superb home

and tea/coffee station. The ensuite exudes

the original in situ chapel iron bell as well as

is the first floor accommodation which can

charm with beautifully exhibited original

unique views over the surrounding estate

be accessed by stairs or by a cleverly

features such as a stone arch and original

and countryside beyond.

disguised lift, with mirrored interior and fitted

stain glass window and includes a discreetly

with handrails on two sides for maximum

concealed washing machine and tumble

A space for quiet repose and reflection

safety. At first floor level, accommodation

dryer for maximum ease and functionality.

is the lower level, former Nuns’ Reading

comprises a master suite including bedroom,

Room which is furnished with ‘The Mother

dressing room, ensuite and lounge/office

Throughout the home, additional all-age

Superior’s’ seat and original pews, which

area. Luxuriously appointed and tastefully

friendly comforts include in-floor and mid-

have been gently modified to provide

styled throughout, the double bedroom has

wall height outlets, multiple USB sockets in

storage beneath. Overlooking the formal

glazed “cut outs” in both the walls and ceiling

convenient locations, single lever faucets,

landscaped cloister gardens and with

to reveal the original structure of the building

comfort height toilets and integrated LED

access via four sets of glazed doors, this

within which it sits. A further feature of the

spotlights in tiled steps. Another added

is an ideal place for solitude, or indeed,

bedroom is the showcasing of an original

benefit to ease your move is that all the

younger

stain glass window in the outer chapel wall.

furnishings are also available upon request.

generation of this family home. At the far

Glazed doors open from the bedroom to the

end, a cupboard houses additional storage

mezzanine lounge/office which is open to the

Outside, the property benefits from a

and the venting system for the property. At

vaulted ceiling and overlooks the open plan

small, overhang porch at the front door

the other end, beside a built-in wine rack

living space below. Adjoining the bedroom

with a gentle ramp up the path flanked with

and further under stairs storage, a few steps

is a dressing room fitted throughout with

plantings and a low lying hedge, a double

lead down to the immaculately presented

plentiful storage, a built-in dressing table

garage equipped with two double doors

boiler room.

and mirrors, as well as an integrated fridge

as well as a pedestrian door and inside log

games/playroom

for

the

store in an expansion alcove. In addition to the private garden, there is access to approximately 70 acres of beautifully landscaped communal private grounds including a lake and formal gardens, all surrounded by mature trees -- a haven for wildlife and playground for young families to enjoy this exclusive setting and lifestyle. EPC: exempt

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Lower Parkstone | 01202 744 944

£1,250,000 Ferndown | 01202 855595

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

Bournemouth | 01202 555 550

Guide price

An elegant and beautifully presented four double bedroom, two bathroom and four reception room detached family house. The house has recently been completely refurbished and sympathetically extended to create this truly wonderful home standing proudly on a landscaped plot approaching half an acre. An elegant and charming detached house | prestigious location in premier road | Three large reception rooms | Four double bedrooms | Stunning high quality kitchen/family/ breakfast room | Two luxurious bathrooms | Spacious boot room and utility room | Impeccably presented with lots of character and charm | Fabulous plot approaching half an acre | Close to Heathland walks and local golf courses | EPC C

£1,150,000 Talbot Woods | 01202 555 550

Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to bring to the market Hewett’s Gardens; an exceptionally spacious detached family home, offering six bedrooms, extensive parking, a large south-west facing garden, annex living, as well as much more. This property boasts a premium finish and contemporary style throughout. Six bedrooms | Conservatory | Detached | Extensive front driveway | Annex | Detached stables and storage | Large south-west facing garden | Separate utility room | Double garage | close to Castlepoint shopping centre | EPC D

£1,150,000

£1,100,000

Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are pleased to offer to the market this deceptively expansive house which is complete with self-contained annexe and swimming pool. With four bedrooms in the main house of which three have master en-suite bathrooms and another two in the chalet annexe, along with multiple rooms for family living, this property offers very flexible accommodation for any family. Chalet annexe has great potential for either home office or rental income | Secluded peaceful residential area with shared private driveway giving exceptional privacy | Heated swimming pool with a wave facility | Utility and two downstairs cloakrooms | EPC C

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£680,000

This four bedroom detached family home has recently been refurbished and extended and offers spacious, light and versatile accommodation including a stunning kitchen/breakfast room, family room, sitting room, dining room and study as well as bathroom, two ensuites and double garage.

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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Guide Price

£665,000 Bournemouth | 01202 842842

£650,000

Standing on a generous plot of 0.3 of acre enjoying a highly desirable premier location in the heart of Ashley Heath is this high quality detached bungalow offering five bedrooms if required, two being en-suite, spacious living room and stylish luxury kitchen breakfast room with separate utility room.

This three bedroom detached family home offers well proportioned and versatile living space with ample off road parking and a detached garage as well as large rear garden. Very well presented throughout with a stylish kitchen/dining room, large lounge, play room, study, utility, boot room and two bathrooms.

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£550,000 Upton | 01202 744 944

Blandford Forum | 01202 842842

A stunning three bedroom home built of bath stone almost 200 years ago and holds a Grade II listed status. Accommodation is arranged over three floors and is beautifully presented throughout. Superbly maintained by the current owners of some 23 years, the property has much to offer! Three Double Bedrooms | Versatile Living Space | Stylish Kitchen | Double Garage | Maintained Gardens | Many Character Features | EPC TBC

Verwood | 01202 829777

Guide Price

Edwards Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale this immaculately presented four bedroom detached family home located in a sought-after semirural area of Upton. Benefitting from off road parking, a detached garage and a low maintenance private rear garden, viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this stunning property. Detached family home in Upton | Low maintenance rear garden | Four good sized bedrooms | Immaculately presented throughout | Separate utility room | Sought-after semi rural location in Upton | Off road parking | Great school catchment | Detached garage | Built only two years ago by Wyatt Homes | EPC B

£420,000 Cranborne | 01202 829777

£525,000

Guide Price

£400,000

This modern three bedroom cottage style property is located in the rural village of Cranborne; a self-contained Village offering a good graded preschool, first school and middle school, an award winning restaurant, hotel, two pubs, a garden centre, local store, post office and bakery. The property benefits from a carport and south facing private rear garden. Cottage style property | Three bedrooms | Generous kitchen/diner | Separate utility | Dual aspect lounge | Parking and carport | Private south facing rear garden | Rural village location | No forward chain | EPC TBC

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Riding The Rollercoaster: Part 2 Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

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Superior Fires is excited to introduce a new range of products to their collection, visit their showroom in Christchurch to discover the endless possibilities of the New Forest electric fire. Bigger is better... The New Forest 2400 LED Electric Fire – a stunning display that is built to truly impress. Designed for the customer who wants more and isn’t afraid to show off a little. It’s not just a fire but, a statement. You asked and we have answered. An

extensive

refurbishment

our

showroom now boasts wide range of electric fires that brings a touch of class to the home, all from the new British Fires range.

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BROCKENHURST WHITE MARBLE EFFECT SUITE

Listening

customers

came

understand the demand for high quality electric fires that we can ensure meet the trends in dĂŠcor and interior styling. With this in mind we have added the New Forest 870 to our range, a smaller version of the much loved New Forest 1200. Unveiling two new product lines The

two

new

Brockenhurst

suites and

are

called

Winchester.

the Each

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WINCHESTER GREY MARBLE EFFECT SUITE

These new suites also come with multiple fuel bed options (Forest View, Slate View, and the dynamic Diamond Light) Our range offers customers an array of sizes (870, 1200, & 2400) allowing them to choose award-winning LED flame-effect technology that best fits their budget and space. Free parking with lots of available spaces makes access and a visit thoroughly worthwhile. You can also see an example of the fire working before visiting our showroom at www.britishfires.com. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm

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AN UPDATE ON VIDEO-WITNESSING WILLS

BY ALISTAIR MACFARLANE, PARTNER, DUTTON GREGORY The Coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on all of our lives, not least on the difficulty of signing a legal document where a witness is required to be present. This raises special difficulties with Wills where the law, which goes back to 1837, has required that a Will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses… until now. For a trial period, the Government has introduced legislation The Wills Act 1837 (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 - to widen the definition of “presence” to include presence by means of “video conference or other visual transmission”. This has been backdated to cover Wills made on or after 31st January 2020 and the provisions will remain in place until 31st January 2022. This presents a new opportunity for people to sign Wills at home (or in a hospital or care home) without having to be in the physical presence of another. This could be of particular benefit

However, while this represents a useful option in some cases, it is not without its problems and we would recommend that this is used with care. For example, it is easy to see that in some cases, particularly where the visual link has been set up by a third party, there is always scope for some undue pressure to be applied to the person signing their Will and there are guidelines we would recommend when signing Wills in this way. In particular, the witnesses should check that the person signing the Will has read it and also that there is no one else in the room while the person signs. It will be interesting to see how much interest there is for Wills to be signed in this way and how this legislation will impact legal services as a whole. Call 01202 315005 or email contact@duttongregory.co.uk to speak to one of our legal experts, and protect your family in the future.

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Ways to style Brave Ground; Dulux Colour of the Year 2021

Dulux’s top hue for 2021 is warm, comforting and channel’s the charms of nature – just what we need. Gabrielle Fagan finds out how to use it. This has been a troubled year beset by uncertainty and change, so perhaps it’s no surprise Dulux’s Colour of the Year for 2021 is a warm, comforting clay brown. The brand has selected ‘Brave Ground’ (its name makes it sound more punchy than it looks) as 2021’s key hue – but while it may seem a safe choice, its beauty and appeal lies in the fact that, rather like a chameleon, this is a colour that can adapt to many different settings and palettes and allow them all to shine. “It’s not a shade that has to hit you between the eyes, rather it’s got this deep, soft, chocolatey feel,” enthuses Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux UK. “I think of it as a colour that almost puts an arm around your shoulder and comforts and reassures.” The panel of experts who picked Brave Ground believe it “will enable people to draw upon the strength of nature, to help them find the courage to embrace the future”.

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Certainly, it’s a world away from 2020’s

Why did you decide on Brave Ground?

soft green Tranquil Dawn, but it is in line

“The colours on our walls are the backdrop to

with the growing trend for turning away

how we live our life. For many of us, lockdown

from cooler tones and greys, and back to

has served to emphasise how important our

more nurturing, subtle tones that conjure

home environment has become,” explains

cosseting, nurturing spaces.

Shillingford, who says the shade was chosen before the coronavirus pandemic, but didn’t

What is Brave Ground about?

change as a result of it. “It’s been the place

“Brave Ground is a warm, organic, versatile

where we work, learn, relax. It can lift us up,

neutral that I’d describe as the ‘Mother Earth’

nurture us, comfort us.

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of colours,” says Shillingford. “It won’t step into

Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 -

the limelight because it’s the perfect ‘support

“We continue to live through uncertain

Brave Ground sample | Dulux/PA

act’. Instead of overpowering, it works with

times. In 2021, the warm and grounding

different palettes by holding everything

tones of Brave Ground will allow us to find

together and letting other colours shine.

certainty in the strength from the very

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“Brave Ground is earthy and empowering, it

ground beneath our feet, emboldening

Brave Ground seen here on walls

evokes stability, growth, and will help create

us to go forward and begin to live again,

| Dulux/PA

peaceful spaces where we feel anchored and

and giving us the flex to adapt to the ever

grounded,” Shillingford adds.

changing circumstances we face.”

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Ready to step forward onto a new decor path? Here, Shillingford shows four ways to work Brave Ground into your home and transform your rooms for 2021… 1. TRUST PALETTE “This palette comprises the world’s favourite neutrals – they’re the colours of stone, soil, clay and sand. Warm natural greys and browns, these colours complement each other. This is a group of shades which are familiar, soothing, and speak of effortless style. “Each can be used in delicious layers across the walls in paint, but also across the furniture and furnishings. Paint a deep, dark layer at the bottom of a wall, like a horizon line, to create a beautiful sense of peace and calm.” Who will it suit? “This will appeal to those who love to surround themselves with organic, natural materials, such as wood and wicker, linens and wool. It will help conjure a harmonious, comfortable space that’s perfect for day-to-day living and entertaining. This blend of shades will cosset and comfort but won’t distract.” Where to use it: Living rooms and bedrooms, where you can really think and dream.

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2. EXPRESSIVE PALETTE “This is a fantastic combination of gorgeous, sexy hot-pinks, soft, delicate petal-pinks and reds. Together, or individually, they’ll add an energy shot of colour, which is unashamedly self-indulgent and joyful. “Here, Brave Ground acts like a mother or a grown-up you’ve invited on your hen party; she keeps things from getting really carried away, and grounds the whole in a beautiful subtle way.” Who will it suit? “People who want to say, ‘This is me, this is who I am’, and create individual spaces, which demonstrate their self-expression and creativity. “You can go full-on maximalist or simply experiment with injections of pink, just as you’d lift a neutral outfit with punch-pink lipstick, shoes or a handbag. I’ve used this palette for my office and it’s ideal for a setting where you want to express yourself and reflect who you are.” Where to use it: Personal spaces – a bedroom, office or creative space. 3. TIMELESS PALETTE “Inspiring shades of red, orange and yellow ochres, which have been used since time began,” is how Shillingford describes this palette. “Used alongside soft neutrals, these tones are energizing without being overpowering. They bring positivity and balance to any space.”

TOP LEF T Trust Palette: Acorn Cap (bottom half of wall) and Brave Ground (top half of wall), Dulux | Dulux/PA

LEFT The four Colour Palettes: (l-r) Earth; Timeless; Expressive and Trust | Dulux/PA

RIGHT Dulux Colour of the Year 2021 - Brave Ground and Expressive Palette: Wall Circle: Brave Ground; Wall: Caramel Fudge | Dulux/PA

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Who will it suit? “Those who have eclectic

“Here, Brave Ground acts an accent colour,

Where to use it: Living rooms, studies

homes, who love to blend styles from

working with all the blues. One combination

and home offices, and for creating the

different eras. They may have inherited

is to have Brave Ground on walls and a pale

atmosphere of an outdoor room.

pieces mixed with mid-century modern

blue on the ceiling, which could lift and

furniture of their own. They want to make

transform a room.

Break into Brave Ground

the best of the past, but keep their look relevant to the future.”

If you’re not ready for a full revamp, there’s “Alternatively, pick blues for accessories,

no need to miss out on the hottest colour

while leaving the rest of the room neutral.”

on the block. Bring your room up-to-date

Where to use it: A dining room or a zone for reading and relaxing.

with some Brave Ground-hued furniture Who will it suit? “Those who long to

and accessories…

connect with nature and the outside world 4. EARTH PALETTE

and bring it into their home. Those who

“These authentic grounding colours echo

want smaller spaces to appear larger could

the tones of the land, sea and sky, so

use blue and green, which are receding

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it’s a combination of the earthy neutral

colours that visually appear to be farther

Earth Palette - Brave Ground (ceiling and pillar); Cobalt Night

and very pale, calming blues, and deep

away from us than other colours lying on

(back wall left); Night Seas (back wall right) Dulux | Dulux/PA

impactful blues.

the same level.”

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Are you working from home? James Gray Exclusive Garden Rooms, Workspaces and Studios allow you to create additional space to service your individual needs and separate work and play in a purpose-built environment. There was a time, that the question

asked local Garden Office company, James

“Working from home tomorrow?” was a

Gray, about their experiences of how people

hushed conversation between co-workers

are reacting and adapting to the recent

in the office corridor, with only a minority

changes. James Beardow, Sales Director at

of the staff seemingly afforded this trust

James Gray explains…

or privilege. Nowadays of course, for the majority of us, it’s very much the ‘norm’.

The world has changed inexplicably in such a relatively short period of time! We’ve

With businesses across a multitude of

fundamentally changed our behaviours in

different sectors reviewing their long term

so many ways, from our working patterns

options and strategies regarding their needs

to how we shop, interact with others and

for a traditional central office, people have

socialise. We’re simply choosing to spend

been seemingly accelerated into a position

more time at home and as a direct result

of needing to simultaneously juggle the

people are now reassessing the interior

home and work-life itinerary within the four

and exterior of their home environments

walls of their homes. We decided to dig a bit

to make sure that they are practical and

deeper into this recent phenomenon, and

comfortable for the long term.

We’ve found that customers have been generally ‘getting by’, some working at the kitchen table, others in their spare rooms, however the feedback is that this simply is not sustainable, professional or good from an ability to mentally ‘switch-off’ and differentiate the boundaries between work and home life. The money people are saving from not commuting to work is now being channelled into improving their quality of life at home. The road ahead seems very clear, and this is echoed by recent surveys citing that 87% of managers believe that home working really is the future. Whilst most of our enquiries at James Gray are indeed to facilitate garden home offices, people are also looking for sanctuary’s on their doorstep in which they can indulge in their passions and activities; relaxing in such pastimes as painting or music rooms, gyms, studios and garden retreats as just a few examples, so that they are not fully

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floor matting for weights, the position of the lights, fitted audio systems etc. We also consider the outside area. You may require a quiet and dedicated place to work during the day, but you may desire a place to relax or entertain guests at the weekend. We have a range of external options from decking designs and outside kitchens to fire pits, Jacuzzis and saunas. The options are endless! All our units have a wide range of external finishes from Cedar, Larch, English oak, to even options including Japanese Shou Sugi Ban wood from the Nakamoto Forestry and of course all are fully insulated, making them practical and comfortable to use all year round – and with the winter months insight this is important! We offer a free consultation for customers and our prices include installation and VAT, so if you would like to explore how the team at James Gray can improve your use of space with a Home Garden Office or Studio, get in touch.

reliant on being continually within the confines of their homes. That’s where we come in. Our garden rooms are individually bespoke designed to meet the customers’ individual and specific requirements. We work together, hand in hand with the customer to capture their vision and work to bring the space to life. Our aim is to make the process of design fun and the output practical, robust and visually stunning. With the interior requirements, we make sure it’s custom built down to the finest details depending on the main purpose of the space. In the case of a home gym for instance, this could be adding wall mirrors, strengthened floors with rubber

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Beautifully extended & refurbished 5 bedroom property of approx. 2400 Sq ft with 3 reception rooms & a conservatory, en-suite to master, stunning gardens & double garage, family/5th bedroom.

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Beautifully presented 3 bedroom property refurbished by the current owners, approx. 1900 Sq ft with further potential to extend subject to planning, generous garden, luxury en-suite & bathroom, open plan kitchen/diner, utility, garage.

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Cookes Furniture: Meet our new partners THE ULTIMATE IN-STORE EXPERIENCE We’ve been a family-run business for nearly 75 years, so we know what’s important to our customers. That’s why we pride ourselves on offering quality craftsmanship, exceptional value and beautiful, stylish furniture that really makes a house a home. Offering a huge range of brands you can trust. Duresta, G Plan, Stressless, Natuzzi and Tempur are just a few of the world-class names you’ll recognise in store. It’s not only our furniture that’s world class - our service is too. That’s because we pride ourselves on our personal touch and put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Our friendly team is here to help you, not hurry you. And now we’re proud to introduce our new in-store partners. • CKD Kitchens • Portman Stone • Kimbers Carpets • Coral Interiors Find out more about our one-stop shop for every aspect of your home: CKD KITCHENS Started as a small showroom covering just Christchurch back in 1983, CKD Kitchens have been selling quality kitchens for a long time. They now supply all over the UK with London

nature of their kitchens and the quality

being their biggest market but haven’t lost

materials they use to make them all, coupled

sight of their roots in Dorset and Hampshire.

with their “can do” attitude that is constantly remarked upon by their customers.

Their aim is to make dream kitchens a reality

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and to make sure that their customers are

They offer a free design service, bespoke

happy and love the end result. What they

cabinetry painted in any colour, fitting,

do that makes them different is the bespoke

worktops and more.

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been with the company for many years.

CORAL INTERIORS

Kimbers showrooms have a huge range of

Serving homeowners and property investors

samples to view which can be taken home

in Dorset, Hampshire, London and the

if required. They are regularly updated

Cotswolds since 2015, Coral Interiors now

to ensure the latest trends and fashions

offer complementary. in-store (or virtual)

are on show. For those who want a more

consultations at Cookes Furniture.

convenient way of choosing flooring, they offer a home selection and estimating

Bringing in an interior designer early on

service. They turn up with samples and an

in the build or renovation process can

experienced estimator can provide a free

reduce the stress of decision-making. We

no obligation quote.

know where to invest and where to save to

PORTMAN STONE Portman

Stone

keep you to your budget and avoid costly a

long-established

mistakes. We create a vision and blueprint

company, providing great products and

for your home so that the end result flows

services at sensible prices. They have a

beautifully from room to room and is a true

huge stock of Granite and Quartz on site for

reflection of your tastes.

customers to select from, helping to turn a dream kitchen into a reality.

Clients frequently say that hiring us helped them achieve an interior way beyond what

With a friendly, professional and high

they could have achieved themselves.

quality service you are sure to find the worktop solution that’s right for you.

Book

your

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in-store

consultation at Cookes today. KIMBERS FLOORING SPECIALISTS Kimbers is a family run business offering carpets and flooring for over 32 years. Kimbers focus is on customer service. Kimbers now has a selection of its range in Cookes. We have salesman and estimators with a wealth of experience who have

WHY COOKES? For too long there has been an acceptance of style over substance, sidelining quality. Thankfully, that has never been the case at Cookes. Quality is built into everything we do, quality craftsmanship and materials, quality brands and quality service. Choosing well starts with choosing Cookes. Live a life well furnished at Cookes.

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DISPELLING MYTHS A B O U T F L AT S I N S U R A N C E Featuring information on your frequently asked questions One area which often needs clarification from our Property clients is the communal areas within the block and its contents. The Insurance policies that we offer as a broker include a minimum of £20,000 for contents for the communal areas. A common question we get asked is “What are communal areas and what would be covered?”

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Communal areas are areas within a block of flats or an estate which all residents have a right to use and for which the Residential Management Company or Freeholder is responsible. These include communal hallways, shared stairways, landings, pathways and surrounding grounds.

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Some blocks of flat have larger communal areas, both internally and externally where they will have items such as tables and chairs, benches, pictures, rugs and plants which would all be covered under this insurance subject to an insured peril being the cause of a claim.

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Another question which we are frequently asked is “What is an insured peril?” An insured peril is a source or cause of damage or loss which is covered by your insurance policy which includes Fire, Theft/Attempted Theft, Escape of Water, Accidental Damage, to name but a few.

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As lockdown eases CPHT Hampshire is now considering a Blended Learning Solution in moving forward with its courses, utilising Face-to-Face and Zoom Video Conferencing Learning. It pays to train and have a career that can be flexible in these new times. This course is accredited by NCFE as Level 4. Graduates are awarded the HPD (Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma) and the DSFH (Diploma for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy). We teach you all you need to know.

For further advise on our Property Policies or for a no obligation quote for your insurance please contact Stephanie Selby, Property Team Manager via the details below.

Face-to-Face training runs at the stunning Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton over 10 monthly weekends. By the end of this course you will be a qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. Course fees are £2,760 and can be paid monthly at £276 per month. Contact Lisa or Paul for an interview. We look forward to meeting you!

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Bath: The urban break without any stress Not all cities involve crowds and concrete, says Sarah Marshall. Lowering his voice, our guide glances over his shoulder to ensure we aren’t being overheard. “It was the monks,” he whispers to the small group of us who have gathered outside an ostentatiously ornate Bath Abbey, a striking structure that dates back to the 12th century. “They were at the centre of it all.” It doesn’t seem the most likely venue for a raucous, allnight rave, but apparently that’s exactly what happened back in days gone by, when a gaggle of mischievous monks decided to create their own entertainment. “They hosted wild parties here until the clergy caught wind of it,” adds our theatrical guide, who is leading a tour for travel company MakeMyDay.

A B OV E Georgian architecture in Bath | PA Photo/iStock

RIGHT Pulteney Bridge and the River Avon in Bath | PA Photo/iStock

FA R R I G H T Bath Abbey | PA Photo/ iStock

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If festivities seem like a wild idea in our current climate,

Covid-safe and socially-distanced activities which still

back then, they were even more frowned upon. But

give a flavour of the destination.

scandalous tales still manage to raise a smile on our small group walking tour of the popular Somerset spot.

Here’s their pick of essential experiences in Bath and beyond…

Jane Austen and thermal water-loving Romans were among the first to fall for this fabled city, but many

Bikes and Bubbles

more have since followed. Famed for its historic bath

Bath is certainly a city that looks superb on foot, but

houses and cobbled streets, Bath is one of Britain’s

for a totally novel perspective, try exploring it on two

most charming corners, offering a heady mix of well-

wheels on a 1.5 hour cycling tour. Leaving the city

preserved ancient landmarks and handsome sandy-

streets behind, follow canals and the picturesque River

hued Georgian houses, all wrapped up snugly by the

Avon, all the while hearing wonderful tales from the

finest countryside.

local guide. The best bit? There’s a leisurely pitstop along the way, in which a bottle of Prosecco is popped

Although city breaks might not be top of everyone’s

open and enjoyed from a scenic viewpoint overlooking

agenda, MakeMyDay have curated a collection of

the city’s rooftops. Price £30.

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Walk on the Wild Side

insight should join a tasty tour that casts a light on local

If you prefer to discover the surrounding area’s

produce and producers. From artisan cheesemongers

natural beauty, it’s hard to beat an exhilarating hike

to gourmet bakers – plus a few surprises along the way

through the pleasing countryside that envelopes the

– this Covid-safe stroll introduces you to the individuals

city. Setting off from the heart of Bath, take a rural

driving the culinary trends in Bath and promises to be a

ramble, swapping cobbled streets for lush meadows

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along a 12km trail that takes in stunning woodland, panoramic viewpoints and centuries-old waterways

Say Cheese!

focusing on the flora, fauna and geology of the

The quaint Somerset village of Cheddar, best known

region. Price £25.

for its ruggedly impressive gorge – is an easy day trip from Bath. The 25-mile journey is a scenic one through

Food Glorious Food

the winding Mendip Hills, well-known for its walking

Bath is fast emerging as a culinary hotspot with some

and cycling trails. The star attraction is, of course, its

of the best restaurants to be found in the West Country

cave-aged cheeses. But there’s far more to discover,

– be sure to make dinner reservations at The Circus

including the crystal-clear Cheddar Yeo river, alongside

(thecircusrestaurant.co.uk). Foodies keen to get a real

the dramatic limestone gorge.

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FA R L E F T the view from Cheddar Gorge | PA Photo/iStock

LEFT The Abbey hotel in Bath | PA Photo/Abbey Hotel

BELOW The countryside outside Bath | PA Photo/iStock

Where to Stay With 65 modern rooms in the heart of the city, The Abbey Hotel is a convenient and comfortable base. The bold interior – with colourful paintings, touches of tartan and stylish monochrome bathrooms – has a distinctive nod to Palladianism, much loved by designer John Wood. Non-guests are also welcome to enjoy a drink at the trendy ArtBar, whether on the terrace or in the quirky indoor area, featuring light fixtures made from decanters. Double rooms from £100. Visit abbeyhotelbath.co.uk. How to plan your trip Socially distant city tours of Bath and the surrounding countryside are available from MakeMyDay (020 8895 6828; makemyday.travel). Train connections to Bath are available from Great Western Railway (gwr.com). For more information on the destination, go to visitbath.co.uk. Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

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Lions Lane, Ashley Heath A stunning, spacious mock Tudor style house offering a superb blend of classic, yet contemporary interior design The property boasts beautifully landscaped southerly aspect rear gardens, with an impressive pool house. Situated in the sought after residential area of Ashley Heath, benefiting from nearby access to the Ringwood Forest and the Moors Valley Country Park.

Bisterne Close, Burley

Energy Performance Rating: D

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£1,250,000 5

Brockenhurst:

Burley:

Lymington:

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2 3 3 Please contact the Burley office

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

Energy Performance Rating: D

Furthermore, the property boasts magnificent rear gardens which have been carefully landscaped, interspersed with individual plants, small trees, shrubs and flower borders. A large terrace looks down on the tranquil Mill stream which is adjacent.

The property benefits from a spacious parking forecourt and an attached double garage with an electric up and over door.

A charming semi-detached Edwardian property boasting south facing gardens, parking, a swimming pool and detached ancillary accommodation. EPR: D

A stunning country residence boasting views of the surrounding countryside, situated on the edge of a pretty Dorset village within a select and private development of individually built homes.

A beautifully modernised family home, ideally situated adjacent to the open forest; benefiting from a detached annexe and south facing gardens. EPR: C

£1,195,000 Forest Park Road, Brockenhurst

Witchampton, Wimborne

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Sway, Lymington

£895,000 £850,000

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Please contact the Ringwood office Please contact the Burley office

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Lettings: London:

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t. 01425 462 600

Ringwood:

2 4

Please contact the Ringwood office

Please contact the Burley office

£915,000

An impressive family residence which benefits from a garage, off road parking and private gardens, all within walking distance of the open forest. EPR: B

Please contact the Brockenhurst office

Avon, Christchurch Bransgore, Christchurch

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St Leonards, Ringwood Church Lane, Burley

Please contact the Burley office

AA recently detached bungalow comprising 2,500access, sqft ofcommoners contemporary beautifulbuilt, semi-detached cottage with direct forest rights accommodation, an integral double garage and a private garden. EPR: B and grounds extending to approximately one quarter of an acre. EPR: D

£1,100,000

A beautifully presented detached bungalow set within stunning landscaped gardens of approximately one acre, with two double garages. EPR: E

Clough Lane, Burley

Avon Castle, Ringwood

Please contact the Brockenhurst office

£1,100,000

A character family home set in a prime position, close to the open forest. Further benefiting from beautiful grounds extending to almost half an acre. EPR: D

£750,000 £599,950

A picturesque cottage dating back to the 18th century, set within approximately A beautiful detached property located in an idyllic location fronting onto open half an acre with beautiful far-reaching views of the Avon Valley. EPR: D fields; further benefiting from a secluded garden, parking and a garage. EPR: B

Ringwood: Ringwood:

t. 01425 462 600 t. 01425 462 600

Clough Lane, Burley

Please contact the Ringwood office

Please contact the Burley office

A character family home set in a prime position, close to the open forest. Further benefiting from beautiful grounds extending to almost half an acre. EPR: D

£1,100,000

A beautiful detached property located in an idyllic location fronting onto open fields; further benefiting from a secluded garden, parking and a garage. EPR: B

£1,100,000

A charming 1920's country house, boasting much character, which is set amongst grounds of approximately 1.3 acres, with direct forest access. EPR: E

A beautiful semi-detached cottage with direct forest access, commoners rights and grounds extending to approximately one quarter of an acre. EPR: D

Shobley, Ringwood

Please contact the Burley office

£850,000

£1,195,000

A charming semi-detached Edwardian property boasting south facing gardens, parking, a swimming pool and detached ancillary accommodation. EPR: D

Sway, Lymington

A beautifully modernised family home, ideally situated adjacent to the open forest; benefiting from a detached annexe and south facing gardens. EPR: C

Forest Park Road, Brockenhurst

Church Lane, Burley

£1,500,000

Bransgore, Christchurch

£599,950

Please contact the Brockenhurst office

An impressive family residence which benefits from a garage, off road parking and private gardens, all within walking distance of the open forest. EPR: B

£915,000

Bisterne Close, Burley

Please contact the Ringwood office Please contact the Burley office

London: London:

t. 0207 839 0888 t. 0207 839 0888

Lettings: Lettings:

t. 01590 624 814 t. 01590 624 814

Lymington

£650,000

A superb link detached house with an attached garage; which is conveniently located just off the High Street, providing access to the amenities. EPR: D

Please contact the Lymington office

Brockenhurst:

Burley:

Lymington:

t. 01590 622 551

t. 01425 404 088

t. 01590 674 222

Lymington

Please contact the Brockenhurst office

2 3 3

Please contact the Lymington office

Please contact the Burley office

Please contact the Lymington office

£595,000

A Neo-Georgian town house which is situated south of the High Street and boasts an easily maintained garden and a garage in a nearby block. EPR: D

£875,000

This bright home occupies an unrivalled position with direct forest access. Further benefiting from a private garden, parking and garaging. EPR: C

A beautifully modernised family home, ideally situated adjacent to the open forest; benefiting from a detached annexe and south facing gardens. EPR: C

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“Cool rummings” as brand expands in spirited fashion The up and rumming drink is just that – rum – from an artisan Lymingtonbased 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. 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. Matt said: “The brand vision for Sun Rum is very much “Sunshine in a bottle”. The liquid is a collaboration of four smooth Caribbean rums hand-picked from distilleries across Cuba, Dominican Republic and Barbados, aged up to 5 years in white American oak barrels.“

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of whom love the brand and the spirit and have very much taken it under their wing. This is something Sun Rum feel passionately about aligning with. Also in the diary is the (now

rescheduled)

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Drinks

Expo in London in June 2021, the premier event for connecting

hospitality industry

professionals. Sun Rum has been nominated for the prestigious “Design Excellence Award” here. A platform that traditionally has seen passed winner fast-tracked to success. “Having worked with various drinks brands my entire career, I do love and respect the image traditional rum brands have forged for themselves over the past 30 years or so. However, the “2020s” need to offer something that better connects with drinkers today and Sun Rum should firmly fill that desire.” 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. Turn the page for some delicious cocktail ideas for you to try at home with your bottle of Sun Rum...

Matt continued: “The drink itself is a

build connections with those who endorse

collaboration of rums and we feel this mix

enjoyment, a beach lifestyle, holidays,

offers something greater than the sum

modern music, clubs and DJs, people who

of the individual styles. Togetherness

promote events which make safe and happy

and

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memories. Once he has made inroads with

important in my life and business. The

the UK market, he plans to move across to

whole brand endorses a vibrant and fun

Europe, then further afield. Discussion are

lifestyle, something that is ever present in

being had at this moment to launch the

all marketing and social media content as

product in the Mediterranean next spring.

collaboration

something

well. We love using the strap-line ‘if you’re gonna do it, you may as well Sun Rum it!’.”

Although the pandemic halted all events in their tracks, since the gradual opening

Currently, direct to consumer sales online

of the events and hospitality sector in July,

have been the largest growth area in light

Matt worked with the team at UKG Brunch

of the recent hospitality sector suspension.

in London to sponsor some very vibrant yet

Matt’s next move is to expand, supply

socially distanced music events. He has got

more to the retail and trade sector and

to work with the genres top DJs and MCs, all

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easy and refreshing Sun Rum cocktails to create at home The days might be drawing in but you can still enjoy a taste of summer with these vibrant and modern cocktails. Life, love and happiness is at the very core of us at Sun Rum and has been the inspiration behind creating a range of delicious cocktails for you to enjoy with friends and family. Here is a selection of some of our favourites for you to try...

The Sun Honey Mojito INGREDIENTS •

Sugar syrup (recipe below)

•

50ml Sun Rum

•

1 lime (plus extra to garnish)

•

10 mint leaves (plus extra to garnish)

•

Soda water

•

Cubed ice

•

Crushed ice

For the sugar syrup: •

250ml still water

•

Demerara sugar

•

10 mint leaves

•

4tbl runny honey

•

1 lime

METHOD To make the Mojito take a classic shaker and add 50ml Sun Rum, the juice of one lime, 10 mint leaves and 25ml of sugar syrup and muddle this together. Fill half way with cubed ice and shake for 10 seconds. Fill a tall glass two thirds with crushed ice and pour the mixture over the ice. Top up with soda water and garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime wedge.

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S U GA R SY R U P (M A K E S 1 0 D R I N KS W O R T H ) In a saucepan add 250ml still water with equal amount of demerara sugar, also add 10 mint leaves, 4tbl runny honey and the juice of one lime. Bring this to the boil, simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Take it off the heat and let it cool. Once it has cooled strain and bottle this to keep.

The Pina Libre INGREDIENTS •

Ice cubes

•

Cola

•

25ml Sun Rum

•

25ml pineapple juice

•

Pineapple leaf to garnish

METHOD First take a tall glass and half fill with ice cubes and the cola. Get your shaker, fill with four or five ice cubes then 25ml of Sun Rum and 25ml of pineapple juice. Shake for 10 seconds or so. Pour mix over the iced cola and garnish with a pineapple leaf.

Sun Rum Punch INGREDIENTS •

Ice cubes

•

75ml of Sun Rum

•

100ml orange juice

•

50ml mango or pineapple juice

•

50ml sugar syrup

•

50ml freshly squeezed lime juice

•

Three dashes of Angostura Bitters

METHOD Take a classic shaker and fill a third with ice. Add 75ml of Sun Rum followed by: 100ml orange juice, 50ml mango or pineapple juice, 50ml sugar syrup, 50ml freshly squeezed lime juice, three dashes of Angostura Bitters. Shake this for 10 seconds and pour through a strainer into a freshly iced glass. Top with 20ml of grenadine. Garnish with a mango or orange slice and enjoy! If you can't get enough of these mouth watering cocktails from Sun Rum then visit their website for even more recipe ideas – www.sun-rum.com.

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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.

The government have announced new rules on serving notices to tenants as the Courts prepared to reopen on Monday 21st September. Although we still have the Section 8 and Section 21 notice,

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.

the general thought is this is the next step to removing the Section 21, which traditionally meant you could evict your tenant without giving any reason and you were guaranteed to get it back. I must stress here, that most tenants would leave voluntarily at the end of their tenancy if the landlord so wishes. But from time to time and this may happen more due to Covid-19 putting more stresses on tenants financial ability to pay and force you as a

From a small “group of mates discussing the ‘what just happened’ moment when we were closed” and following a desire to help the wider community to make the most of Government’s Grant availability, accessing and dealing with the Job Retention Scheme and pooling thoughts and fears on “the Phased Return”, The Wonky Table was born. The group has now spread across the whole conurbation including Christchurch, Poole, Bournemouth and Wimborne. Now with over 80 Hospitality Owner/Operator participants representing over 140+ venues from all over the conurbations the group is growing every day.

landlord to seek possession. If you have already issued a possession notice and applied to the courts, then you must put forward a reactivation notice. If you do not do this the courts will not look at your case. If you are about to issue a section 21 notice, then the notice period has now changed to 6 months. This is the government making sure no-one is made homeless over the next six months. Again, I will stress most tenants are paying their rent, but if you are unfortunate enough to have a tenant who is not paying their rent, then the courts will want to see how if Covid-19 has contributed to their situation. The judges will also want to see that you as a

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.

landlord have been reasonable, for example offered a payment plan. With the courts likely to be very busy, they are looking at worst case scenarios of 12-14 months before obtaining possession. On a further update, the Government confirmed that guidance will be issued to bailiffs instructing that they should not enforce possession orders in England and Wales between Friday 11 December 2020 and Monday 11 January 2021.

The Wonky Table welcomes all Hospitality owners and operators in the area and is a collective promise to give the industry the voice it needs to return with the strongest possible footing. For more information and to join the group, search for “The Wonky Table” on Facebook.

Keep the lines of communication open, if they have failed, find a mediator, or look for a reputable letting agency. Remember a good letting agent is worth every penny when you know you can sleep peacefully at night.

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Why Elan Valley in Wales was made for two wheels... As cycling soars in post-lockdown popularity, Ceri Saunders opts for a pedal-powered staycation. “Isn’t it good, Norwegian wood?” To answer Lennon and McCartney’s question posed in The Beatles’ 1965 classic, yes, it is. Norwegian Wood – the name of the glamping pod my partner and I are lodging at for three nights on the outskirts of Rhayader, Mid Wales – is divine. With Welsh borders open once more, we packed our bikes in the car and headed to the outskirts of the charming Powys town. The Elan Valley may be best known for its mighty dams and reservoirs – five in all, with a sixth unfinished – but there is so much more to this tranquil, much-unexplored area of the world. Along with cycling, hiking and spotting wildlife, it combines everything that’s pleasing about the great outdoors.

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The peak of the dome also doubles up as a stargazing window to make the most of a night sky free from light pollution. The decking below the pod is equipped with a barbecue, reclining chairs and a gorgeous little spot for a morning cafetière. As well as these superb creature comforts, we’re also gifted a pair of slippers and welcome hamper, filled with goodies including coffee, milk, Welsh cakes and locally-sourced chocolates. After a comfortable night’s sleep, a breakfast hamper of freshly baked bread, eggs, marmalade, Welsh butter, orange juice, muesli, granola and milk was delivered at 7.30am. It was the perfect start to a day of exploring our beautiful surroundings on two wheels. During lockdown, cycling surged in popularity as a form of exercise and it’s also becoming a popular alternative to using public transport. The UK’s Bicycle Association report bike sales increased by 63% year-on-year between April and June 2020, while the Department for Transport suggests that cycling levels increased by a colossal 300% during lockdown.

Andy and Katherine Finch have pulled out all the stops to ensure their newly-opened pod at Redwood Retreat is the perfect post-lockdown escape. The couple have been completely off grid for an impressive 20 years – and for 90 per cent of the year have “electricity to spare”, Andy tells us. Ensuring our arrival was ‘Covid-secure’, Andy directed us to the private parking spot nestled just below the pod. He gave us a tour of the facilities – at a distance, of course – which include a four-burner gas cooker, fully equipped kitchenette, woodburner, outdoor shower and the most glorious of double beds.

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Whether you’re a relative newbie, weekend hobbyist or

glimpse of a magnificent red kite. The area is renowned

enthusiast, the Elan Valley has plenty of trails to offer.

for its part in the species’ revival in Wales.

The

Ring

The reserve – taking its name from the old railway tunnel

encompasses the old county line of Radnorshire,

impressive

84-mile

circular

Radnor

within it – is also home to birds such as the chaffinch,

mainly taking in the county of Powys, flitting between

brambling, goldfinch and linnet, while wildflowers including

Herefordshire and the Welsh border, while local towns

betony and harebell soak up sun hitting east-facing slopes.

include Llandrindod Wells – home to Wales’ National

Several species of bat also choose to hibernate in the dark

Cycle Museum.

and quiet confines of the disused tunnel.

We opt for a leisurely day of exploration along the Elan

Back on the cycle route, we continue through stunning

Valley Trail. An 18-mile round trip, it comprises the Elan

woodland before reaching the visitor centre – the

Valley Visitor Centre and four reservoirs – Caban Coch,

perfect place for a quick coffee and to learn more about

Garreg Ddu, Pen Y Garreg and Craig Goch – with the

the area’s reservoirs.

starting point for the trail in the village of Cwmdauddwr, just a short ride out to the west of Rhayader.

The short climb up to Caban Coch from the centre rewards you with one of the area’s key sights. The

The ride down from Norwegian Wood is a doddle,

reservoir has a total capacity of 8,000,000,000 gallons

following the line of the old Birmingham Corporation

(36,368,720,000 litres), with a top water area of 500

Railway for much of the way. During a quick break at

acres. But the number crunching does it no justice – it’s

the Rhayader Tunnel Nature Reserve, we have our first

simply a man-made wonder.

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The trail continues to run parallel to the reservoirs, much of it adorned with stunning shades of heather and hundreds of blackberry bushes. We encounter several locals with buckets to take fruit home with them. We team our cycle back through Rhayader – with a stop at Bob’s Butchers for barbecue supplies – to make the most of the facilities back at the pod. But if dining out is more your style, you’re not short of options, with cosy pubs, bistros and even an Indian restaurant just a few of the options available in such a quaint little town. Rain cancelled a second day out on two wheels (it is Wales, after all), but that makes us all the more eager to make the return journey. How to plan your trip Quality Unearthed (qualityunearthed.co.uk; 01348 830 922) offers stays at Norwegian Wood from £140 per night (two sharing) with a minimum two-night stay. Words by Ceri Saunders, PA

FA R L E F T The Norwegian Wood glamping pod | PA Photo/ Norwegian Wood

A B OV E Heather growing in the Elan Valley | PA Photo/Ceri

LEFT Craig Goch dam | PA Photo/Ceri Saunders

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How to rock some rich, moody vibes at home As the darker days set in, Sam Wylie-Harris shows how to embrace moody blues, plush velvets and bejewelled tones, for cosy and sumptuous schemes. If you’re not afraid of dark colour schemes, feel bold enough to brave the shadows and make your mark with luxurious fabrics, this is the season to style it up. With a little glitz and glamour and a smattering of jewelled tones, dark room sets have the power to transform the mood of a space (as well as our own moods in the process) – especially when there’s a sumptuous velvet sofa, dramatic carpet and gold accents in the mix. And when an iconic fashion label that goes back to the swinging Sixties and Seventies – Biba – launches a fantastic fabric collection to dress our sofas, armchairs or footstools, all the more reason to get excited about this dark, rich trend. “Our Biba fabric collection embodies the beguiling blend of beautiful design and plush materials. There’s been a growing trend for jewelled-toned velvets to cater for bolder, more Instagrammable interiors and these fabrics are perfect for bringing a layer of luxe into your everyday space,” says Claire Wilks, designer at Sofa.com.

RIGHT Biba Fingal 2.5 Set Sofa in Navy Filigree, Biba Fingal Armchair in Navy Palm, Ottoman Medium Rectangular Footstool in Navy Filigree, other items from a selection or part of room set, Sofa.com | PA Photo/Sofa.com

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ACCENT ACCESSORIES (Pictured on previous page) Biba Fingal 2.5 Seat Sofa in Navy Filigree, £1,460; Biba Fingal Armchair in Navy Palm, £830; Ottoman Medium Rectangular Footstool in Navy Filigree, £490 (other items from a selection or part of room set), Sofa.com (PA Photo/Sofa.com) “To complete your look of luxury at home, style sumptuous velvet upholstery with accent accessories of brass and marble – whether it be a beautiful brass floor lamp or a marble coffee table. These mixed material pieces paired with plush textured velvets, will elevate your space into one of a glamorous boutique hotel,” suggests Wilks. DARK DECADENCE (Pictured right) Costellini Velvet Ottoman – Perfect Navy, £250; Lempicka Screen – Antique Gold, £1,295 (other items from a selection or part of room set), Oka (PA Photo/Oka) For the ultimate in dark decadence, if you can’t resist the thought of reclining on a smouldering velvet sofa, kicking off those shoes and putting your feet up on a midnight blue ottoman, Oka’s new Master Pieces collection dials up drama with its rich colours and textures.

LIGHT AND SHADE (Pictured left) Midnight Velvet Lamp Shade, from £69; Concrete and Brass Hexagon Table Lamp, £115 (other items from a selection), Graham & Green (PA Photo/ Graham and Green) When it comes to light and shade, think about using velvet as a backdrop for metallic accessories. With its rich texture topped with a gold inner to channel a warming glow and chic concrete lamp base, this is instantly inviting. LUSTROUS WEAVE (Pictured right) The Rug Seller Deco Multi-Coloured Rug, from £269 (other items part of room set), The Rug Seller ( PA Photo/The Rug Seller) To highlight those furnishings, floorwear also serves as an amazing piece of decoration, especially this lustrous weave. “Those who favour the dark side can luxuriate in the opulence of midnight blue, rich russet, amethyst, emerald green and deep teal this season – and black is back!” says Daniel Prendergast, design director at The Rug Seller.

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“When these shades are teamed with opulent weaves and fabrics, the look oozes style. A richer, deeper colour palette can add sophisticated drama to décor schemes and help create that all important feeling of being cosy and cocooned. It’s perfect for cosy winter living-room sanctuaries.” CAFÉ AU LAIT (Pictured right) Biba Iggy 2 Seat Sofa in Light Natural Leopard, £1,940; Biba Iggy Armchair in Dark Natural Leopard, £1,200 (other items from a selection or part of room set), Sofa.com (PA Photo/Sofa.com) If you’re more café au lait than double espresso when it comes to moody decor schemes, we’ve also gone wild for Biba’s leopard print collection, which sits perfectly with all the faux fur and classic leopard print coats trending this season.

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ALLURING TABLESCAPING (Pictured below) Croft Collection Iona 4 Seater Round Dining Table – Black, £399; West Elm Ingrid Dining Chair – Pink, £299; Connubia by Calligaris New York Velvet Dining Chair- Green, £329 (other items from a selection), John Lewis (PA Photo/John Lewis) For alluring and tactile tablescaping and dining areas, more is more, with so many classic designs being reimagined to stimulate our senses. “Using jewel tones in interiors can instantly make your space feel luxurious, especially when paired with soft velvets and statement furniture,” says Bethan Harwood, home design stylist for John Lewis.

“By using deep tones on the walls, you can create a moody atmosphere, whilst brighter gemstone colours like sapphire can be used in soft furnishings.” She says these tones are best suited to a gold metallic finish and materials with a sheen. CUSHION ART (Pictured right) Christian Lacroix Birds Sinfonia Cushion in Crepuscule, £110, The Rug Seller (PA Photo/The Rug Seller) We’ve a huge crush on this swish designer cushion. More like a work of art, this flight of fancy would look super stylish on a Zoom-friendly shelfie.

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elegance, ideal for luxurious autumnal evenings at home,” says Paula Taylor, colour & trend specialist at Graham & Brown. In the bedroom, Taylor suggests pairing it with gold accents to help create an opulent aesthetic. Alternatively, combine with rich velvet upholstery in shades similar to their Colour of the Year for 2021 – Epoch – for a regal touch to any living room. RICH SHADES (Pictured on the next page) Tonquin Gold Rug 37005 by Wedgewood, from £375, The Rug Seller (PA Photo/The Rug Seller) It goes without saying that bold flourishes are a natural bedfellow with black – a rich, versatile shade (probably why we have so much of it in our wardrobes!). As Prendergast points out: “Some may be fearful of this shadowy shade but there are lots of advantages to using black in the home – it has a real cocooning effect and it’s nigh on impossible to clash with.”

DECADENT FEATURE WALL (Pictured above) Graham & Brown Timepiece Amethyst Wallpaper, £60 per roll; Epoch Resistance Ultra Matt Emulsion, £70 for 4L (other items part of room set), Graham & Brown (PA Photo/Graham and Brown) Graham & Brown’s Timepiece is a celebration of the top wallpaper brand’s rich 75-year history. Their Wallpaper of the Year for 2021, it juxtaposes contemporary geometric forms with archive florals. “Perfect for a decadent feature wall, the dark jeweltoned purple and teal balance between warmth and

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However, if black feels a step too far, Prendergast says charcoal grey is a great alternative: “Metallic highlights or a contrast of cream shine brightest against a black backdrop. Alternatively, mix in some more surprising shades that express originality, ingenuity and creativity.” SOPHISTICATED SHADES (Pictured below) ELLE Decoration by Crown Flat Matt Paint in Open Water (left wall) and Movement (right wall), £35 each for 2.5L, Homebase (PA Photo/Crown Paints) For more wonder-wall inspiration, Crown Paints have teamed up with eponymous trendsetter brand Elle Decoration to create an inspirational colour collection of sophisticated shades.

“People are often reserved about using dark colours in their homes but they really shouldn’t be. Bold, dark shades have an incredible power to transform any room, injecting character into it,” says Justyna Korczynska, Crown Paints colour consultant. A good way to introduce a darker shade, Korczynska suggests, is to decorate one of your smaller rooms first. “Dark colours work surprisingly well in small spaces, even where there is no natural light. A bold shade can introduce style and help create a space you’ll truly love. If you’re feeling confident, try to envelop the whole room in this shade, together with doors or any other woodwork.” For a simple style fix, start by painting just a section of a wall to create a zone within a room. And by keeping it tight, Korczynska says you can go really brave or dark with your chosen colour. Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

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How to choose a gas fireplace Dru Maestro 105/3

Heat, ambience and beauty at the touch of a button – what’s not to love about gas fireplaces? The popularity of gas is something we have seen grow in recent years. With the advancements in fireplace technology and efficiency, it’s easy to see why. TYPE

is a double sided fireplace, it looks amazing

Their looks have come a long way, the fuel

There are three basic installation types –

and splits the heat between the two spaces.

beds are more authentic and busy urbanites

freestanding, inserts and inbuilt.

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There’s a misconception that gas fires come

The flue is exposed and the gas fitter

with high running costs, but gas (especially

Looks are only part of the gas fire equation

simply installs it through your roof or

natural gas) is one of the cheapest forms of

though; there are lots of other aspects to

directly through an outside wall.

energy available. You just need to buy an

look good too.

consider when buying one. With so many

• Insert fires are great for homes that

different ones on the market, how do you

already have an existing fireplace you

choose the right fire for you?

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new insert fireplace and add the new flue

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system.

at the beginning to make the decision

energy efficient gas fireplace to go with it!

• Inbuilt gas fires these are the wide, sleek,

process easier. The cost of the appliance is

often frameless fires that are contemporary

just the first part, there’s also the installation

but really suit any style home.

cost. These vary, depending on the finishes and design you’re going for. Because it can

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can be a lot of hidden costs.

gas fireplace, the more flame, so a bigger fireplace is going to produce more heat.

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The wow factor! Kirsten Bannister, of Kirsten Bannister Interiors, on how up-cycling furniture can add the wow factor to any room… Hampshire based Interior Designer and Event Stylist Kirsten Bannister should be on your radar! Based between her newly designed home office and the design studio of Conny @Cornelia Collections, she offers a complete design service – including full project management – and is now excited to offer clients a bespoke upholstering option too. We met Kirsten at her home office based on the edge of the New Forest, where she is currently project managing her own home

“I am extremely passionate about my work

and now high quality unique indoor and

renovation project, with the kitchen being

and find every new project exciting and

outdoor furnishings.”

the current area of total refurbishment.

never the same. I love walking into a new

Her designs illustrate her natural design

project and visualising what it will become,

She has recognised that there is a rapidly

flair and love for large open spaces. She

I see every space is a blank canvas that

increasing demand from her clients for

clearly aims to make the most of floor area

becomes a piece of art. Each client has

unique and individual furniture pieces. “For

and incorporate bespokely designed space

their own passions and ideas that I try to

added interest, I like to create contrast in a

saver ideas mixed with ample seating areas.

incorporate into the design, helping them

room – simply add accent furniture.”

More recently she completed a large open

create something that they can be proud of

plan kitchen, living and dining area design

and feel part of.”

“Conny and I are able to offer my clients a special, unique piece of furniture that no

in the prestige area of Canford Cliffs, Poole. During lockdown, Kirsten found a new

one else will have. Each piece already has

passion

for

making

the romantic element of history, which is

fantastic

pieces

furniture.

then enriched and an added value, not just

Whilst doing this she began to collaborate

financially, but also visually and emotionally.

with Cornelia Collections, another Dorset

The furniture is sourced from all over the

based designer.

UK, dating from the more classical periods

upcycling of

and

outdoor

through to the modernist eras. We then “Although I provide interior designs, that

source the highest quality fabrics from a

is just a small part of what I can offer. I

range of independent, specialist suppliers.

provide a fully comprehensive design and

It’s a fantastic feeling watching a clients

fulfilment service which can include the

new design come to life and then to make

sourcing and implementation of layout

it feel more individual by placing an old yet

planning,

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How do I maintain artificial grass? Artificial Grass is easy to maintain, here is what you should and shouldn’t do: DO – Remove surface debris such as leaves using a leaf blower or stiff brush at least once a month to prevent build up of organic matter which can encourage weed growth and damage the drainage. Brush the grass against the pile once a month with a stiff brush to rejuvenate

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surface and wash down.

BEFORE

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motorbikes or heavy vehicles on the grass

pits or light fireworks to near the artificial

as the will cause compaction.

grass. Its synthetic and will melt. Similarly, Is artificial grass safe for children? These days artificial grass is made from a mixture of polyethylene (commonly

32mm or below is recommended best due

used in grocery bags and children’s toys),

to dog muck potentially sticking in longer

polypropylene (commonly used for plastic

pile heights.

utensils and microwaveable containers) and nylon for heat resistance. None of

How much does artificial grass cost?

these materials make it dangerous or toxic.

As an example the cost for a 30m2 (6m�5m) area including full ground work

Is artificial grass pet friendly?

and preparation, removal of any excavated

Yes. Most grasses available on the market

materials, installation of new sub base, and

are pet friendly. Some may argue that a PU

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backed grass is better than latex because

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How garden trends are changing postlockdown Experts predict a resurgence of lawns, an increase in growing edibles, and new admiration for subtle sculptures. As working from home has become the norm for so many of us, our garden needs are set to change. So says award-winning garden designer Andrew Duff, managing director of Inchbald School Of Design, who won a bronze medal for his first show garden at Chelsea last year. “For me, garden design has changed more in the last six months than it has in the last 60 years,” he reflects. “It’s no longer the space people come home to for a gin and tonic and to watch the sun go down. They want somewhere to have coffee in the morning, somewhere to have lunch, a green calm space just to be.” The aesthetics of gardens are changing dramatically, transforming

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working

spaces,

somewhere slightly more overgrown, floppy and more

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TOP RIGHT A garden seating area featuring stone and timber | iStock/ PA

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attractive to wildlife, he adds. Seating may have to accommodate both a laptop working space for the warmer months, and comfortable seating with plenty of cushions when work is over. So, how will the extra time we have in the garden affect future trends? Keen on green “Green is the colour the eye recognises first, so inherently we relax with that. A good green selection of plants with a balance of different leaf textures gives us that feeling of freshness and growth, which is what people are looking for as we move through the seasons,” says Duff. “It may mean dark green backgrounds with acid greens and yellows to create a fresh and verdant look. A taxus background, with large-leaved textures of angelica and persicaria. It’s not about a riot of colour. “In among the green palette, people will want things that give them the joy of scents, such as rosemary and sage.”

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Lawn comeback

“We are talking deep red persicarias and the deeper

Duff has found that hard landscaping is being replaced

blues of catmint, but overall a much more natural

by lawn. “I think lawns are making a comeback. The lawn

feeling in planting. As people are in the garden a lot

has been a really usable space, particularly if you have

more, everything is more ongoing. People are going out

children, and people now have more time to maintain

every day and picking off dead leaves and deadheading,

their lawn and are finding it therapeutic to mow.”

rather than that being a job for the weekend. It’s less of a chore and more of an enjoyment.”

Subtle sculpture “We’ve had a lot of enquiries for more reflective and

More balcony food

contemplative pieces of sculpture,” says award-winning

“We are going to see less containers filled with annual

sculptor David Harber (davidharber.co.uk), whose

colour – petunias and geraniums are on their way

work has been exhibited at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

out. We are going to see balconies overloaded with

“People are seeking calm and sophistication, perhaps

tomatoes and runner beans, with nasturtiums running

represented in a Zen-like water feature. People want

through them,” Duff predicts.

unfussy, serene and beguiling. Container changes “So many people have taken up yoga and meditation,

“Seasonality is really important, which is where growing

they want a place where they can stand and be, where

vegetables in containers is really going to take off,

they are back in touch with nature.”

along with the rotation of vegetable crops,” says Duff. “Heritage vegetables are coming back – the purple

Rich shades

beans, the purple carrots – and for people who’ve

“People are after really subtle, deep colours that are

got children, that’s exciting.” There will be a return

quite jewel-like. If you’ve been stuck at your computer

to terracotta and timber planters, rather than mass

screen all day, this subdued rich palette that’s gentle on

produced plastic tubs which are less eco-friendly,

the eye is becoming important,” says Duff.

he predicts.

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Sustainable landscaping “People are much more aware of the sustainability of products and their provenance. There’s a great drive to buy British. They want to buy locally and are into supporting local businesses and nurseries,” says Duff. “People want a richness in material. Machine-cut stone is slowly moving away and the Ripon Yorkstone feeling is coming back, along with the joy of gravel.” Working for wildlife “Wildlife has become very important and people have become surprised how much wildlife there is in their garden,” says Duff. “People won’t be sweeping everything up to within an inch of its life, but will leave things informal and relaxed to encourage wildlife. It’s the overall eclectic, slightly overgrown look that people are adopting.” Moving forwards Join a webinar panel discussion event, Changing Landscapes: The Future Of Nature And Our Homes: Design, the second in a series, on September 10 at 2pm, featuring David Harber on the panel. For details visit davidharber.com/news/webinar.htm. Words by Hannah Stephenson, PA

TOP LEF T A David Harber stainless steel outdoor sculpture | Clive Nichols/ PA

A B OV E Catmint growing along the side of stone steps | iStock/ PA

LEFT A balcony with tomatoes and other edibles | iStock/ 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.

R O A D T E S T: S T Y L I S H M G H A S L O T S T O OFFER PRICE CONSCIOUS BUYERS It may carry an iconic British badge but these days MG is owned by Chinese car maker SAIC, and made in China too. Gone are the days of sporty two seaters in favour of more populist SUVs, a very smart hatchback, and what by today’s standards are bargain prices. A little while back I considered buying one of the early Chinese-made MGs as a second hand runabout. Even examples with relatively low mileage and obvious careful owners showed the effects of bargain priced materials. The latest MG ZS is a different matter though. Style is subjective but most who saw my test model mentioned words like smart, stylish and quite a few admired the optional Battersea Blue paintwork. Inside the good vibes continue with decent legroom, a quality feel and premium look.

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The top of the range Exclusive model tested here has an extensive standard equipment tally and puts rival manufacturers to shame at the price. Two engines are on offer, both petrol units, a 1.0-litre turbocharged three cylinder and a more conventional 1.5-litre four cylinder. They are mated to a six speed automatic transmission and a five speed manual respectively. Prices for the range start from £15,495 with my top of the range Exclusive model driving in at £20,840, with the 1.0-litre power unit, automatic gears and optional Battersea Blue paint finish. Standard fare includes pretty much everything you would need including sat nav, cruise control, keyless entry and start, auto lights and wipers, heated front seats, leather upholstery, air conditioning, heated and powered door mirrors, 360 degree

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cameras, 10-inch touchscreen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, electric seat adjustment and six speaker sound system. On the road the ZS is a smooth and comfortable ride. On twisting roads there is minimal body roll and thanks to decent steering it handles especially well for an SUV. The 6-speed automatic gearbox works fine at lower and cruising speed but it’s a different matter when you need to make rapid progress. The engine sounds quite busy and the acceleration errs on the lethargic side. That said in most situations the ZS performs well and is quiet and refined with particularly comfortable seating. MG’s new car profile is still quite low, but with vehicles like the XS it’s a brand that deserves more attention. After a bargain basement start the MG range now has quality, style and price on its side.

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R O A D T E S T: N E W GOLF MARKS T WO ANNIVERSARIES Launching the latest version of the ever-popular Golf this year marks two anniversaries for the German car maker. It is 75 years since a 28-year-old British Army Major, Ivan Hirst, was given responsibility for leading the reshaping of VW’s largely destroyed Wolfsburg plant back into a civilian car factory. By the time Hirst left there was a modern factory, ready to go, with a labour force, a German management and a product that was proven. That product was the Beetle, and that German management and workforce made VW a worldwide automotive success story. The latest Golf is in its eight incarnation 45 years since it first launched here in the UK. It has become a classless car loved by everyone from ordinary families to the landed gentry. Golf 8 starts at £23,300 on-the-road for the lead-in Life model with a perky 1.0-litre TSi engine under the bonnet. Standard fare includes climate control, powered and heated door mirrors, automatic lights and wipers plus automatic dimming rear view mirror, alloy wheels, navigation and a plethora of safety kit.

Three petrol engines – 110 hp,1.0-litre 3-cylinder and 130 hp or 150 hp 1.5-litre 4- cylinder – plus a 1.5-litre mild hybrid and 115 hp or 150 hp 2.0-litre diesel. Transmissions are 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG dual clutch automatic. Despite some noticeable minor cost-cutting measures – lack of a gas strut on the bonnet, no cover over the cup holders in the centre console, visible key apertures on the door handles and a few others – there is still that solid, durable and quality feel to this latest Golf. It has gone far too digital for some although I’m sure VW would argue once used to the system it makes for a more efficient driver experience. However,

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to me the system is not as intuitive as it could be and, until you’re used to it, it can feel like a distraction. On the road performance brings no complaints with my 115 hp 2.0-litre diesel providing a good turn of speed when required and impressive fuel consumption. Despite being a ‘dirty’ diesel it is now one of the cleanest units available with major reductions in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. With its smartly evolved design there is no mistaking this is a Golf, it retains that certain something on the style front which appeals to so many drivers. At its price point the new Golf needed to deliver… it does!

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R O A D T E S T: S U Z U K I V I TA R A H Y B R I D With so many cars appearing to share style, equipment and technology these days manufacturers have to identify that special something which sets them apart from the competition. Some do it via special offers, extra equipment and regular facelifts and others take a simpler route to success. One such maker is Suzuki. The Japanese car maker has been a feature of UK showrooms since the 1960s, known for small cars and SUVs along with marine engines, ATVs and motorbikes. One of their best known, and most admired, SUVs is the diminutive Jimny, which is a formidable off-road performer.

as standard with alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, automatic air conditioning, automatic lights and wipers and Bluetooth. There’s just one power unit for the range and it’s a very good one too. The 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine also has an electric motor that helps economy, lowers emissions and gives a performance boost. In a week of sometimes not so leisurely driving I notched up an average 46 mpg. It’s a smooth and refined unit and possessed of enough power to nip past tractors and other slow traffic. The benchmark 62 mph is passed in 9.5 seconds with a top speed of

Inside the no nonsense approach continues with a comfortable look and feel albeit lacking in the interior fripperies of more flouncy rivals. Everything looks well able to stand the daily scuffs and knocks of everyday family and working life. A welcome lack of digital nonsense is heralded by buttons, and even on the touchscreen there’s minimal tapping required. Volkswagen Audi please note! Options include 4-wheel-drive on the top of the range SZ5 model along with some rather snazzy colour combinations and very sensibly priced styling upgrades. The Vitara makes for a sensible purchase given their well-earned reputation for reliability. Add in the generous levels of standard equipment and it’s not hard to see why the Vitara remains a popular choice.

In slightly larger form their Vitara makes for a practical and comfortable on and off-roader, with more than a dash of old fashioned style. Thanks to its straightforward boxy design you can pack a lot into the Vitara and it comes with a no nonsense, well-built feel. Prices start from £21,749 for the lead-in SZ4 which comes

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118mph. It’s no performance powerhouse but has more than enough capability to deal with overtakes on single carriageway roads as well as motorway cruising.

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R O A D T E S T: F O R D P U T S O N T H E ST YLE WITH THE NEW PUMA You tend to get an inkling as to what people’s views will be on specific cars and Ford’s new Puma is no exception. A smart young couple walked past the Puma, not realising I was in the car and he said, “That’s the new Puma,”. “Nice, isn’t it”, said she. A few minutes later they both purred past in their Porsche SUV. Two days later a lady passed on foot as I was alighting from the Puma. “I like your car and especially the colour. Lovely.”

eagerness to tackle a corner that the highish body might warn against. Positive steering and a pretty snappy gearchange add to the fun.

So, there you have it; a new Ford making strangers remark on its good looks and snazzy paint (£750 worth of Grey matter). If you think a lot of people buy a car because they like the looks - and then argue they bought it for more common sense reasons - this latest medium sized SUV promises a healthy bottom line for Ford.

Every Puma gets a cockpit that looks modern, works well but lacks the surface shine of some rivals, a bit too much hard plastic. Plenty of room up front and just about enough in the back, before we reach the clever bit in the boot. Lift the boot floor and you discover what Ford calls a MegaBox, an 80 litres waterproof compartment, complete with drain plug for dirty wellies and the like.

Underneath the smart and stylish body sits a lot of a current Ford Fiesta, including engine and gearbox. But the bits you can see are all new and stretch further in every dimension than the Fiesta donor. Ford has a hard won reputation to maintain for building affordable cars that bring a smile to their driver’s face. It does too, with the sort of

Prices start at £20,545, which will come with a 1.0-litre 123bhp engine and share all the attributes of dearer cars. The pricier Pumas add a mild hybrid system with an integrated starter/ generator for a little more power and improved green credentials.

The goodies count is impressive, with heated windscreen, fine sat nav, cruise control and a B&O 10-speaker sound system. A whopping £4,950 of options, that grey paint included, along with fancy alloys, panoramic opening roof, power tailgate and a plethora of driver aids meant the test car nudged in at £29,370.

LISTER UNVEILS T H E S T E A LT H – B R I TA I N ’ S FA S T E S T AND MOST POWERFUL SUV Britain’s oldest racing car company, Lister, has taken the wraps off Britain’s fastest and most powerful SUV – the Lister Stealth. Based on the already dynamic Jaguar F-PACE SVR, the 666bhp Stealth is the latest in a long line of hand-crafted and bespoke products from the Cambridgeshire manufacturer – a lineage spanning nearly seven decades. To claim the title of Britain’s fastest SUV, the Stealth required a thorough update to the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine found in the factory F-PACE SVR. The company’s team of highly experienced engineers set to work on modifications to the engine and cooling system with resultant 22% increase in power over the standard car to 666bhp. The Stealth will accelerate with the same urgency as a modern supercar In a sprint from 0-60mph, the Stealth takes a mere 3.6 seconds and keep on going to its top speed of 195mph, making it not only the fastest accelerating SUV Britain has ever produced, but also the most powerful to date. Just 100 examples are earmarked for production worldwide and prices start from £109,950.

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Massages have some great physical health benefits. They help to ease tired and aching muscles, reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility and pain, skin tone, circulation and they stimulate the lymphatic system. They can help to boost immunity, relieve the symptoms of autoimmune disease and can even be a form of pain relief for those who suffer with chronic muscle pain.

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As massage therapists, we aim to ease and reduce the knots all over your body. Massages are a great mental booster too, as they help release great endorphins, reduce stress and anxiety and encourage relaxation. Massages help you to feel rejuvenated and refreshed, and best of all they aid better sleep.

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Mary Berry is back with another selection of soon-to-be classic recipes This is what happened when we tried recipes from Mary Berry’s new cookbook, Simple Comforts...

Putting a Mary Berry cookbook through a ‘tried and tested’ ordeal may seem like sacrilege to some. After all, the former Great British Bake Off judge is a culinary legend, the trusted guide of many a home cook, through many a decade. But not even Berry rests on her laurels. At 85, she’s still writing cookbooks and for this one, Simple Comforts, also stars in an accompanying BBC series (and wouldn’t you, if you got to go to Paris and learn to

Ella Walker tested: brioche frangipane

Nicely golden (same colour as Berry’s –

make proper crepes like she did?).

apple pudding

really felt quite proud), it turned out light in

All four of those words sound good:

the middle and crisp on top, while the apple

We picked two of the recipes from the new

brioche, frangipane, apple, and pudding.

slices were slightly dried out and chewy (in

collection and gave them a go, to see if

Especially if you, like me, have a real thing

a good way).

Berry still has it…

for frangipane – that slightly gooey, slightly crumbly texture, like the top inch of sponge

The whole thing tasted like a mellower,

in a sugar-syrup drenched drizzle cake.

cakey take on a Bakewell tart.

This recipe, as you’d hope from Berry, is an

Full disclosure, I did forget to brush on

easy to follow doddle. You simply squish

the melted apricot jam (it smelt too good

slices of brioche into the bottom of a

to wait and faff with jam, and a dollop of

butter greased tin, and mix the rest of the

creme fraiche on the side happened before

ingredients together (butter, sugar, almond

I could stop myself), but will endeavour to

and plain flour, eggs and almond extract).

apply this golden lacquer when I bake it again. Which I will, because this pudding is

The trickiest bit is slicing the apples thinly

autumn in a tin.

enough, and then arranging them in a circular pattern on top, as though you work in a French patisserie – which, as you can

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see, I clearly don’t.

Photo of brioche frangipane apple pudding from Simple Comforts by Mary Berry | Laura Edwards/PA

I threw the pudding in the oven alongside a tray of wedges for dinner (both took 40 minutes, they didn’t seem to mind each

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other), and it was still warm in the middle

Ella’s brioche frangipane apple pudding before it went in the

after we’d finished dunking said wedges in

oven and the cooked result | Ella Walker/PA

mayo and chilli jam.

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Lisa Salmon tested: wild bramble mousse When I looked at the recipe for Berry’s wild berry mousse, I knew it was going to be a little fiddly, mainly because of separating and whisking egg whites, and folding them into the blackberry mixture. But I gave it a go

gelatine, as I’ve not used it for a long time

I poured the finished mousse into a posh

– and, as I cracked open my sixth egg (the

and have memories of problems with

crystal bowl and popped it in the fridge

recipe only needs two), I wished I hadn’t.

gelatinous lumps in the past. But there was

overnight, with a few reserved berries and

no problem with it, and thankfully, my berry

icing sugar on top to make it look pretty, then

mixture remained smooth.

we ate it after Sunday dinner the next day. The

The recipe starts off easy enough, boiling what seemed like a bushful of blackberries

verdict? “Quite nice” – not even the kids raved

with sugar and lemon juice, then adding

But then came separating the eggs and

about it. After all that egg whites trouble I was

gelatine leaves and leaving it to cool and

whisking them. Oh dear… I separated the

hoping for something absolutely fantastic. It

thicken slightly. I was nervous about the

first two without getting any egg yolk in

was good, but not spectacular.

them, and whisked them, but as the recipe says to be careful not to over whisk, I was

Claire Spreadbury tested: double baked

paranoid about over whisking. When the

mushroom souffles

egg whites formed peaks I thought I’d

Making a souffle strikes fear into the heart

whisked them enough, but then decided

of any home cook, me included. But, I have

the peaks weren’t stiff enough, so I whisked

successfully made one before. And this one

them a bit more, and they went less stiff,

comes fresh from the pages of Mary Berry’s

so I decided I’d over whisked and needed

latest book, which seems to lull you into a false

to start again. I cracked open another two

sense of security – you just trust her, don’t you?

eggs, got yolk in them this time and tried to take it out, but was obviously unsuccessful

I was wrong, of course, to trust her

as I whipped it for ages and it just wouldn’t

wholeheartedly.

thicken. So I separated eggs number five

afternoon concocting this dish – which you

and six and whipped them up till they

can prep ahead of time and is genuinely

looked much like the first lot – I wasn’t sure

relaxing to make. I even enjoyed finely

if the peaks were stiff enough again, but

chopping the mushrooms up into teeny-

to be honest I didn’t really care anymore.

tiny dice, though I did fantasise about

Good job I’d bought a lot of eggs!

owning one of those vegetable chopping

spent

wonderful

gadgets from the 1980s (which no doubt After whipping up the cream I folded it

Berry has in a cupboard somewhere).

and the egg whites into the cooled berry mixture, having sieved it to get the seeds

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out – Berry says to discard the seeds but

(TOP) Lisa’s wild bramble mousse | Lisa Salmon/PA; (BOTTOM)

after tasting them, I actually ate the lot as

Photo of wild bramble mousse by Mary Berry | Laura Edwards/PA

they were nice and sweet (and I’m greedy).

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It was all going swimmingly, but after whisking the whites to stiff peaks, the recipe says to ‘stir about a tablespoon of egg whites into the egg and mushroom mixture and carefully fold it in, keeping everything light and airy.’ So I stirred through a good spoonful and momentarily stared into my mixing bowl, which still had a lot of egg white left in it. It’s obvious when you think about it, that the rest of the mixture also needs to be stirred through, but I trust Berry to be uber-specific, so I left it at that and popped them in the oven surrounded by boiling water. After 15 minutes, they were wonderfully golden but they were also flat as a pancake, and after some Googling, I realised my mistake. Thankfully, the leftover ingredients from my Ocado delivery (which cost just over £20 and serves 6-8 as an indulgent starter, or main with salad or veggies) contained enough to make another two souffles. So I divided the recipe into thirds and started again. The second coming was much more successful, though it’s worth noting that these souffles don’t rise enormously, and tall or flat, they all tasted utterly delicious. I might even make them again at Christmas. Simple Comforts by Mary Berry is published by BBC Books, priced £26. Photography Laura Edwards. Available now. Words by Ella Walker, PA

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Double-baked mushroom soufflés recipe MAKES 6

INGREDIENTS

75g butter, plus extra for greasing

For the sauce:

200g chestnut mushrooms, finely diced

300ml pouring double cream

50g plain flour

50g baby spinach, roughly chopped

300ml hot full-fat milk

2tsp Dijon mustard

50g Gruyère cheese, grated 50g Parmesan cheese, grated 3 eggs, separated Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1. You will need 6 x size 1 (100ml)

9. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks

ramekins. Preheat the oven to

form. Stir about a tablespoon of egg

220C/200C fan/Gas 7 and butter the

whites into the egg and mushroom

ramekins generously.

mixture and carefully fold it in, keeping everything light and airy. Continue

2. Lay a piece of kitchen paper in the base of a roasting tin – the paper stops the

doing this until you’ve folded in all of the egg whites.

ramekins for slipping in the tin. 10. Divide the soufflé mixture evenly 3. Melt 25g of the butter in a large, non-

between the ramekins and sit them

stick frying pan, add the mushrooms

on the paper in the roasting tin. Pour

and fry them over high heat for a few

enough boiling water into the tin to

minutes.

come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

4. Cover the pan with a lid, lower the heat and cook for another four minutes, then remove the lid and fry over a high

11. Bake the soufflés for about 15 minutes until risen and lightly golden.

heat to evaporate the liquid. Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set them aside.

12. To make the sauce, pour the cream into a jug and add the spinach and mustard. Season with salt and pepper and stir to

5. To make the soufflé base, melt the

combine.

remaining butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour to make a roux and cook for

The mushroom souffle by Mary Berry | Laura Edwards/PA

a minute.

13. To serve, preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7. Carefully run a knife around the edge of each ramekin

6. Gradually add the hot milk and whisk

and remove the soufflés.

over a high heat until you have a thickened, smooth sauce.

14. Sit the soufflés, browned side up, in an ovenproof dish, then spoon the sauce

7. Remove the pan from the heat and beat in the egg yolks, one at a time,

around them. Reheat for about 12 minutes until piping hot.

until the sauce is smooth. 15. Serve with dressed leaves or some 8. Add the mushrooms and the cheese and

brown bread.

season, then set aside to cool a little.

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Brioche frangipane apple pudding SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS

1/2 a brioche loaf

1. You will need a large, shallow ovenproof dish, about 28cm in diameter. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6 and grease the dish with butter.

175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

2. Slice the brioche into thin slices, about 5mm (quarter of an inch), and arrange these

175g caster sugar

over the base of the dish. Make sure you cover the base and fill in all the gaps, but don’t

1tsp almond extract

overlap the slices.

175g ground almonds 3 eggs, beaten

3. Measure the butter and sugar into a food processor and whizz until pale and fluffy. Add

25g plain flour

the almond extract, ground almonds, eggs and flour, then whizz again until the mixture

About 2 red dessert apples, skin on, cored

is soft and creamy and there are no lumps. Be careful not to over-process.

and thinly sliced 2tbsp apricot jam

4. Spoon the mixture over the brioche base and spread it to the sides. Arrange the sliced

1tbsp flaked almonds, toasted

apples in a neat overlapping circular pattern over the top. Bake the pudding in the oven for

Icing sugar, for dusting

about 40 minutes until lightly golden all over and firm in the centre when lightly pressed. 5. Melt the jam with two tablespoons of water in a small pan. Brush over the surface and sprinkle with flaked almonds. Dust the pudding with icing sugar and serve warm.

Wild bramble mousse

MAKES 6

1. You will need a 1.1 litre (2 pint) glass dish or six small dishes. 2. Tip the blackberries, lemon juice and 75g of the caster sugar into a saucepan. Stir, cover the pan and simmer for five to eight minutes until soft. Pass the blackberries through a Laura Edwards/PA

sieve back into the pan, then discard the seeds. Reheat until piping hot. 3. Put the gelatine leaves into a bowl of cold water and leave for five minutes. Squeeze the water from the gelatine leaves and add them to the hot blackberry juice. Stir until dissolved. Set the mixture aside until it is cold and has thickened slightly. INGREDIENTS

4. Whip the cream to soft peaks. In a separate, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites, adding the

600g blackberries

remaining 100g of caster sugar a teaspoon at a time. Keep whisking until all the sugar has

Juice of ½ lemon

been incorporated and the whites are stiff and look like a cloud (as for a meringue). Take

175g caster sugar

care not to over whisk or it will be tricky to incorporate the egg whites into the blackberries.

5 leaves of gelatine 150ml pouring double cream 2 egg whites

5. Add two large tablespoons of the whipped cream to the blackberry and gelatine mixture and stir in gently. Carefully fold in the rest of the cream and the egg whites until the mixture is smooth and light, with no white bits visible. Pour into the dish or dishes

To serve:

and place in the fridge for about six hours, or ideally overnight, to chill and set.

50g blackberries Icing sugar, for dusting 100ml whipped cream

6. Decorate with a few blackberries, dust with icing sugar and serve with some whipped cream.

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