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For many a new year brings about a restored desire to shed a few pounds and do more exercise – who better to help than Joe Wicks! We learn about the background behind his new cookbook, where he focuses on the mental health benefits of exercise and eating right. In the midst of winter our homes need to be cosy sanctuaries, so we explore stylish ways to transform or update your decor to create homely havens. The experts share their predictions on what will be trending in our gardens throughout 2021, from jungle vibes to wildflowers! Travel may be tough currently but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the future we have explored far-flung corners of the globe to go off-the-grid, plus look at why wild and wonderful Scotland could be

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H O M E O W N E R S O N T H E M O V E T O P L AT I N U M S K I ES T H RO U G H O U T S EC O N D LO C K D OW N Retirement living provider, Platinum Skies, has seen a surge in demand for new homes throughout the second lockdown in Dorset.

Following the Government’s announcement to cut Stamp Duty from July until March 2021, the Platinum Skies team have seen huge interest from the over-55s community looking to bring forward their plans to move into one of their affordable retirement apartments, houses and cottages. Each new home features a dedicated onsite Lifestyle Manager, who plays a vital role in providing emotional advice, alongside wellbeing and practical support to the homeowners.

Platinum Skies resident, Sue, moved into her new home at Platinum Skies’ Esprit in Poole town centre during the first week of the second national lockdown, meaning that she’s settled in before Christmas.

Sue says Esprit was an easy choice, as it has a bus stop located directly outside the entrance which enables her to get out and about for shopping or to see a friend.

Sue commented, “I suppose moving out of a flat during the lockdown could be a bit stressful, but it went very well. Since I got to Esprit, Louise, the Lifestyle Manager, has been brilliant. She’s really good at explaining things.”

Platinum Skies is the only retirement living provider in the UK to integrate specialist housing with finance solutions and lifestyle support services to provide the total solution to independent retirement living.

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C O N S I D ER I N G CAR E FO R A LOV ED O N E ? F I N D T H E R E A S S U R A N C E YO U N E E D AT N E T L E Y C O U R T

LE WIS-MANNING HOSPICE CARE WELCOMES ON BOARD NE W TRUSTEE TALENT CEO Clare Gallie said, “As a charity we have been through the process of evaluating business needs and identifying potential gaps in our Board structure.

This led to us advertising for a Trustee with finance leadership expertise. As a result, we are delighted to welcome on board David McDonald who brings with him a wealth of talent to our organisation. David McDonald is a well-known local business leader, President of Christchurch Rugby Club and Chair of the Vistage Executive Peer Advisory Group for local business owners, in and around Dorset.”

Netley Court is an established care home combining superior facilities and design innovations with the very best 24-hour residential and dementia care together with the option of short stays. Situated in the delightful community of Netley with sensational views across Southampton Water, it is a special place where residents can continue to live life to the full, enjoy new experiences and make new friends.

Their experienced and qualified team strives to make each day special embracing every opportunity to tailor their care to the individual needs, preferences and values of our residents; a principle which is fundamental in everything they do.

Commenting on his new appointment David advised, “I have built up many years of experience as a Managing Director in a multitude of businesses. However, I decided to give up the corporate world to focus on the things that I love doing - I am now an Executive Coach, facilitate a group of successful business leaders and deliver respite foster care with my wife. I also wanted to do more for the local community so when I became aware of this LewisManning Hospice Care voluntary role I jumped at the opportunity to apply my business skills to a local charity.

Peace of mind Faced with the prospect of further restrictions on our everyday lives this winter, many families are choosing Netley Court to look after their loved ones; not only for the friendly environment and personalised care they provide but also for the reassurance, safety and companionship they can bring.

“I met Clare online when I created a local peer group to support businesses through the lockdown. I am very impressed with what Clare has already done to move the charity forward and I am looking forward to being involved in the great plans that she and her team have for the future.”

The Alzheimer’s Society reports that isolation and loneliness in lockdown has caused shocking levels of decline particularly for people living with dementia. They aim to create a

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Their innovative use of technology enables residents to keep in regular touch with family and friends, but they also understand that residents need to meet with their loved ones.

The dedicated Netley Court Visiting Room means that this can take place in a safe and comfortable setting.

Reassurance & protection Their modern care home incorporates state-of-the-art infection control measures including the very latest ozone air purifying systems and the Netley Court team undergoes regular testing and enhanced infection control training to protect their residents and colleagues.

It is no wonder that the Care Quality Commission has rated Netley Court as ‘Outstanding’ and it is recognised as a Top 20 Most Recommended Care Home in the South East for two consecutive years by independent website ‘carehome.co.uk’. *Correct at time of going to press To book your personalised tour of Netley Court, call Kathryn on 02380 450320 or email netley.haa@ cinnamoncc.com.

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SO LEN T H E ARI N G S TO P TI P S FO R R ED U C I N G T H E R I S K O F LO S I N G YO U R H E A R I N G A I D S All of us whether we have a hearing loss or not rely on seeing people’s face to pick up on the emotion, expression and lip shape to add to our understanding of what is being said. Of course those of us with a hearing loss rely on this a lot more. When the person we are speaking with is wearing a mask which covers most of their face we lose this information and it can make it a real challenge to follow conversation. In addition to this, face masks can distort and muffle some soft high frequency sounds making it difficult to discriminate some consonants ie; did someone say “chair, stare or share”?

Wearing a face mask in public has become increasingly common, even required in some public places, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been well documented that people with hearing loss have found it to be increasingly challenging to communicate with others who are wearing masks, as they muffle sound and eliminate lip reading cues.

Unfortunately, that isn’t the only challenge individuals with hearing loss face. The over-the-ear face mask, often the most common style, puts hearing aid wearers at risk for misplacing their behind-the-ear devices when they become entangled upon removal. So, what do N95 face masks, the children’s game “Barrel of Monkeys,” and headbands all have in common? They help provide solutions to this common problem!

Below Solent Hearing have shared some recommendations to help reduce your risk of losing your hearing aids.

Frequent checking: Remember to keep checking that the hearing aids are still in place during fitting, wearing and following removal of the mask. Before leaving a location check that your hearing aids are still in your ears

Remove one side at a time: Remove one side of the mask at a time, as opposed to both sides at once. Never just pull the mask off, instead carefully hold the hearing aid with one hand whilst removing the mask with the other. Take your time. Alternatively take your hearing aids out first and keep them somewhere safe whilst you then remove the mask.

Use both hands: Make sure nothing else is in your hands when putting on or removing your mask. This will free up both hands for the task. Focus only on the task at hand ie, don’t try to fit or remove mask whilst distracted talking on the phone or putting shopping in the car.

Find a safe place: If possible fit and remove your mask at home over a table covered with a towel so if the hearing aids fall they land softly, safely, can be easily seen and retrieved. If you can’t do this at home then find a quiet corner of a building where you can check the floor if it falls down or in your car.

Remove glasses upwards: When wearing aids, glasses and mask, remove glasses upwards instead of forwards, slowly and whilst standing still.

Double check: Before you discard masks or put reusable ones in the washing machine check that your hearing aids are not tangled up in the mask straps.

Hearing aid first: Make sure if using an ear loop mask that the loop fits to the outside of the aids – so the loop holds the aids against the head.

For more information, help or advice get in touch with Solent Hearing on 01590 643347.

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The new Darcy Rose Meaningful Jewellery collection is named after Sunny’s daughter’s middle names and was inspired by her struggle to have a child. “When I was trying to get pregnant my sister bought me some Rose Quartz gemstones to carry around with me as it is known to support fertility, but I would often forget to bring it with me.

I always thought this would be great if it was a piece of jewellery as I could have the gemstone with me at all times. This is one of the reasons I decided to launch the Darcy Rose Meaningful Jewellery Collection and why I am so excited to have Rose Quartz in our collection as it is so special to me.”

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RENAISSANC E SANDBANKS ROAD: A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY Community and well-being are what guide Renaissance’s (part of Lifestory) approach to later living. It is an approach that sets the specialist later living provider apart and that is no exception at the highly anticipated Sandbanks Road in stunning Poole Harbour, next to picturesque Poole Park.

Creating a community and social connections are at the heart of Sandbanks Road, enhanced by the design, based on six key design principles: kerb appeal; flexible and intuitive; home as sanctuary; designed for life; wellbeing; and social interaction.

The communal areas with elegant lounge, social kitchen and beautifully landscaped gardens are perfect for getting together with neighbours over drinks, games or a good natter. Lifehost, Karen Hartburn, will gladly help with queries and concerns, planning wonderful days out, making the most of your free time. Each of the light filled, spacious one- and two-bedroom homes compliments the shared facilities, offering a sense of warmth and comfort, great for curling up with a good book and with kitchens created for the pleasure of preparing delicious food, perfect for entertaining. Many have a balcony or private patio. Wellbeing, safety, security and peace of mind are what define the community at Sandbanks Road, so that you can get on with the important things in your life.

Here, owners will enjoy active and independent lives and excellent service.

For Renaissance, and Lifestory, the ethos of community extends beyond the four walls of Sandbanks Road to the wider neighbourhood. It is an ethos that helps to foster a sense of being part of a wider community among those who choose to buy or rent at this exceptional property.

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Renaissance is part of the community and neighbourhood, proudly supporting local groups, businesses and charities, spending time getting to know the people that make a local community what it is and what gives it its identity and character.

With Poole Park right on the doorstep, a wonderful place to enjoy a gentle stroll around the lakes and lagoons, maybe with your much loved four-legged friend (unusually, amongst later living providers, Sandbanks Road welcomes pets), Renaissance were delighted to establish one of their first local partnerships with the park’s Community Engagement Officer.

The team has more recently begun working with Poole Foodbank, set up 13 years ago under the banner of Faithworks. Supporting those in food poverty across the area, the charity has welcomed Renaissance’s assistance with providing much needed “Food, Feet and Finance”, which kicked off with a recent donation of three hundred pounds.

Living at Sandbanks Road exemplifies the idea of downsizing to more manageable, maintenance free living at its best. More than that, it is a community within a community, where you can enjoy the next chapter of your life. The team look forward to welcoming you for a one-toone appointment. View the stunning twobedroom show home with a south facing terraced and views of Poole Park. Discover more about the choices to buy or rent with Lifestory Choices, giving you the flexibility to rent long term and keep your options open, or to rent before you buy.

For a pre-booked appointment to visit Sandbanks Road please contact the team on 01202 618 564 or poole@lifestory. group. Prices start from £350,000 for a one-bedroom home or rent from £1,947 a month.

Oritsé Williams of JLS pop band fame has delivered a special video message to Young Carers at an event which is claiming to be the biggest ever young carers Christmas party in the UK. The inaugural event was attended by over 150 young carers from across Dorset and organised by MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity.

MYTIME CEO Krista Sharp said, “’Operation Christmas’ has been incredible, what started as a small idea quickly turned into a much bigger one and the resulting party was beyond our wildest dreams.

“One of the highlights of the event was a surprise streaming of a video message from Oritsé Williams. We are so grateful to Oritsé for supporting our young carers Christmas party. As a former young carer himself Oritsé understands exactly what it means to care for a loved one. He is an incredible advocate for young carers and by sharing his own story he has helped make young carers more visible enabling them to access the support they deserve.”

A part of Ortisé’s video quote included, “I am so proud of all the young carers throughout the country who have been going to incredible lengths to keep their loved ones extra safe in one of the hardest years of our lives. Every single one of you are extraordinary human beings and in my eyes, real-life heroes within our society.”

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A superbly presented and bright three bedroom apartment set in an enviable position An incredibly well presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment situated just on the Westcliff which boasts award winning beaches whilst being a short level walk to a short walk away from the award-winning beach at Branksome Chine whilst also being Four Westbourne bedrooms | & four bathroomsand | garden hall | connections. drawing room | studio complexclose | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six both Bournemouth near toroom good|travel to the popular shops, bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

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Built in the late 1920’s, “Tudor House” is an expansive character home, set in approximately one acre, conveniently located opposite Branksome Park tennis courts and bowling green. The property offers over 4,000 sq/ft of accommodation.

This beautifully presented detached versatile family home is situated within walking distance of Ashley Cross Village and Parkstone Train Station. The property offers stunning views across Poole Harbour and the Purbecks beyond. To the front of the property, secure gates provide access to off road parking and an integral garage.

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SANDECOTES RD, LOWER PARKSTONE £765,000

MILL LANE, WHITECLIFF £625,000

This deceptively spacious character detached family home in Sandecotes Road retains many original features, within walking distance to Ashley Cross and Parkstone Station.

Courthill and Baden Powell School catchment. The rear garden is landscaped with several entertaining areas and a courtyard.

A beautiful presented brand new four bedroom semi-detached family home within walking distance of Whitecliff, Ashley Cross Village and Parkstone Train Station. The property is being built and will be finished to a high standard throughout and is near completion. No forward chain.

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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 BERKELEY AVENUE, PARKSTONE £475,000 PICKWORTH HOUSE, POOLE £425,000

surrounding the roof four which has good storage A completely refurbished bedroom detached chalet,space. situated within a quiet *HELP TO BUY SCHEME AVAILABLE* A brand new detached family home located in St residential cul-de-sac whilst also being within walking distance to the local shops, Marys Road, within close walking distance to Poole town centre, local shops, schools Four bedrooms | four bathrooms room |has hallbeen | drawing room | studio | dining | winefacing cellarrear | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six schools and parks.

The rear secluded| garden 130ft+ garden fully landscaped and complexand parks.room The south garden is landscaped and planted with an Egyptian consists of a large patio area, a further Al Fresco dining area excellent for entertaining sandstone patio area and outside lighting. Externally to the front of the property there acres of land and two large lawn areas. is an integral garage with electric up and over door.

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Detached workshop

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A beautifully presented five bed detached 1920’s character home offering an impressive 2957sq ft of accommodation over two floors. Positioned on a popular avenue, backing on to Woodland Walk, the property is ideally situated close by to the cliff tops, sea front and walking distance to Southbourne high street. The property has been beautifully and tastefully updated by the current owners who having found the perfect balance between the traditional character of the home and modernity.

An outstanding & luxuriously appointed detached property lies behind a secure gated driveway and offers four generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as ample space downstairs for relaxed living. A great family home, a stone’s throw from the beach!

Detached Family Home | Four Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | Conservatory | Gated Driveway | Garage | Landscaped Garden

Five Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Expansive Kitchen/Diner | Secluded Rear Garden | Ample Of Road Parking | Double Garage | Close To Beach & Amenities

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 WOODLAND AVE, SOUTHBOURNE £900,000 LITTLEDOWN DRIVE, LITTLEDOWN £725,000 garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets A beautiful four/five bedroom detached family home with plenty of character, set opposite a nature trail. Perfectly located for Southbourne high street and just a two room detached character home, set on a large corner plot which has been lovingly minute walk to the clifftops. maintained, retaining many original features whilst incorporating a range of Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six contemporary finishing’s.

Four/five Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Two Reception Rooms | Modern Kitchen | Detached | A stunning example of a 1930’s double-bedroom, two reception surrounding the roof whichfour has good storagetwo-bathroom, space.

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TALBOT WOODS | £1,250,000 A beautifully presented character home situated within a favoured location. Offering spacious accommodation to include five double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, open plan kitchen/family room, living/dining room, conservatory, double garage and a large, secluded plot.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £520,000

BOURNEMOUTH | OIEO £310,000

A spacious four bedroom detached character house located in a premier residential location.

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A stunning character apartment just 0.5 Mile walk from the beach. Boasting immaculately presented accommodation to include two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom, living/ dining room and a large modern kitchen. Further benefits include secure gated parking and direct access to communal gardens.

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BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £290,000

TALBOT WOODS | £350,000

A beautifully refurbished ground floor apartment within an attractive character conversion. Ideally located approximately 1.5 Miles from the town centre the property boasts two bedrooms, re-fitted bathroom, open plan kitchen/living space, allocated off road parking and no onward chain.

A beautifully presented semi detached character home situated in a popular and convenient location. Offering two double bedrooms, modern bathroom, living room, re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, GF WC, garden, driveway and coach house garage.

A stunning refurbished apartment located within the most sought after location of Talbot Woods less than a mile from Westbourne. Boasting two double bedrooms, luxuriously refitted bathroom and en-suite, large living/dining room, refitted kitchen/breakfast room, balcony and garage.

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GOLF LINKS ROAD, FERNDOWN | £750,000 This superbly positioned and stylish four double bedroomed, one bathroom, one shower room, detached chalet bungalow has a 70 ft private rear garden, generous off road parking and a large detached double garage. Sitting centrally on a secluded plot approaching ¼ of an acre. This deceptively spacious and versatile 2,000 sq ft chalet bungalow has been modernised by the current owners and enjoys arguably one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

WIMBORNE | £540,000

FERNDOWN | £535,000

This deceptively spacious and extremely versatile four double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room detached chalet style family home has an 85ft southerly facing garden with outbuilding, single garage and driveway providing generous off road parking, sitting proudly on a plot approaching 1/5 of an acre.

This cleverly enlarged and superbly modernised, six bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room, two reception room, three storey detached family home has a private, enclosed rear garden and a driveway providing generous off road parking. Tucked away in a pleasant cul-desac location and enjoying a small select development located close to all amenities.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £535,000

FERNDOWN | £475,000

GOLF LINKS ROAD | £400,000 - £450,000

This unique and well proportioned 2,700 sq ft three double bedroom, two bathroom detached family home sits proudly on a large corner plot with generous off-road parking for several vehicles and two large garages. The property enjoys a sought after location within Redhill and falls within the Hillview school catchment.

This extremely spacious and immaculately presented three double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room detached chalet bungalow has been substantially enlarged and recently modernised, whilst managing to retain its character. There is a 75ft secluded garden which backs onto protected countryside and acres of protected woodland, whilst a driveway providing generous off-road parking.

Four apartments currently available. An opportunity to own a stylish apartment in a prestigious road in Ferndown. Superbly appointed kitchens, spacious lounge/dining areas, three bedrooms, master with stylish en-suites and sumptuously appointed bathrooms, lovely communal grounds, garages, car ports & lockable storage available.

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OLD TOWN | £725,000

BRANKSOME | £575,000

Poplar House is a restored Georgian home, set in the heart of Old Town Poole, and steeped in history. Built in around 1785, the house is a 4 double bedroom property, set over 4 floors and was first occupied by Richard Penney, a local merchant. It remained in the Penney family until 1890 and then eventually was acquired by Hants and Dorset Mineral Water Company and became a bottling store. The home offers many of the original charming features, blended with modern fittings.

A distinctively, attractive modern detached family home built approximately 20 years ago and set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The spacious accommodation, which is immaculately presented, is set over 2 floors and benefits from 4 double bedrooms set off a galleried landing, with en-suite bathroom and family bathroom.

PARKSTONE | OIEO £325,000

LOWER PARKSTONE | £375,000

LOWER PARKSTONE | £460,000

A most attractive and beautifully presented character 3 double bedroom, 2 reception room home set on a quiet culde-sac of similar aged and styled properties. This home has been lovingly restored by the current owners and is warm and welcoming.

An impressive 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom, ground floor apartment with a private south facing terrace. This lovely apartment offers a spacious lounge with bi-fold doors to the terrace, kitchen/diner fitted with integrated appliances and 1 parking space in a secure underground basement.

Set just a few hundred metres from the sought after Ashley Cross, Salterns House is a spacious and versatile 3-4 bedroom semi-detached character home which includes a double garage. The property has been extended and improved over the current owners’ 37 years of occupation and still offers potential for improvement and personalisation.

LYTCHETT MATRAVERS | OIEO £750,000

POOLE | £525,000

HAMWORTHY | OIEO £230,000

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful grade II listed thatched cottage, which is C.300 years old and tucked away down a private drive together with a second dwelling which has a superb (824 sq ft) one bedroom apartment which provides up to £800 per week income from holiday let.

An extremely spacious top (fourth) floor two bedroom apartment in this simply outstanding platinum retirement development which was completed in 2017. The property is set with splendid views over Poole Park and the harbour beyond and is positioned within the development having no neighbours to either side, nor above.

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Bournemouth | 01202 555 550

Blandford Forum | 01202 842842 Guide price £1,250,000 Set in grounds and adjoining paddock extending in total to just over 1 acre, this substantial family home has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme including the addition of a delightful orangery overlooking the garden and a triple car port and workshop. Superbly styled and presented throughout this stunning family home provides lifestyle living in an idyllic village location!

Superb executive home | Four bedrooms | Open plan living with orangery | Family bathroom and two ensuites | High specification kitchen and adjoining utility | Study | EPC D

Upton | 01202 744 944

Guide price £1,100,000

Fine and Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional and unique 5 bedroom detached family home located in the desirable area of Upton, with beautiful views across Lytchett Bay and the protected nature reserve beyond. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this property.

Stunning 5 bedroom detached house | Bespoke modern kitchen / breakfast room | Integrated single garage | Great school catchment | Ample off road parking | Walking distance to local amenities | Exceptional views of Lytchett Bay and the nature reserve | Substantial private rear garden | EPC C

Asking price £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 5 bedrooms in the main house of which 3 have master ensuite bathrooms and another 2 in the chalet annexe, along with multiple rooms for family living, this property offers very flexible accommodation for any family.

Secluded peaceful residential area with shared private driveway giving exceptional privacy | Heated swimming pool with a wave facility | 6 bedrooms, 3 are en-suite masters | Easy access to Bournemouth town centre and beaches | Substantial fully fitted kitchen breakfast with adjoining open plan family room | EPC C

Lower Parkstone | 01202 744 944 Guide price £1,050,000 Edwards Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale this impeccably presented four double bedroom detached family home in the very sought after location of Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone. This property offers over 2,100 sq feet of living space spread over three floors, a generous sized rear garden and a private front driveway with ample parking space.

Four double bedrooms each with a luxurious en-suite | Walking distance to Ashley Cross | Beautifully presented detached family home | Great school catchment area | EPC B

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£925,000 Verwood | 01202 829777

Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are pleased to bring a substantial, contemporary finished property in the sought after location of Whitecliff to the market. Conveyed over 3 levels with additional accommodation at the rear of the tiered garden. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms along with the beautifully styled kitchen living area and cinema room viewing is highly recommended.

Contemporary 5 bedroom house with exceptional quality finish | Chalet at rear of the garden and double garage including gym and utility room | Main house is 2046 sq. ft over 3 floors | Huge modern style kitchen living area with bifold doors to a stone patio | Good sized cinema style front reception room with specification cinema equipment | EPC C

Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide price £725,000

A well proportioned detached family home located in the pretty village of Horton in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Accommodation includes three bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, triple aspect lounge, bathroom, ensuite and utility. Delightful landscaped grounds, garage and parking complete the picture!.

Stunning detached family home | Three bedrooms | Stylish kitchen/dining room | Triple aspect lounge | Garage and off road parking | Professionally landscaped grounds | Secluded village location | Open countryside views | EPC D

Guide price £825,000

NEW BUILD - Fine and Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to bring to the market this newly built three bedroom detached bungalow on an exclusive development close to all local amenities, bus routes and only a short walk to Ringwood Forest.

New build | Detached bungalow | Exceptional standard | Underfloor heating throughout | Dressing room and en-suite | Stylish kitchen/diner | Large utility room | Double integral garage | Spacious driveway | Short walk to Ringwood Forest | EPC TBC

Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide price £675,000

A beautifully refurbished and extended four bedroom semi-detached cottage with generous garden, newly constructed garage and ample off road parking.

Spacious, light and versatile accommodation finished to a high specification with generous private garden and exclusive access to Stapehill Abbey grounds. Ready for occupation!

Stunning open plan kitchen/family living | Ample off road parking | High specification throughout | No forward chain | EPC E

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Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide price £650,000

Redhill | 01202 555 550

Guide price £585,000

This grade II listed Georgian town house is located in the heart of the town and offers spacious and versatile accommodation including five bedrooms, two receptions and a large kitchen/breakfast room and the property benefits from a generous walled, west facing garden. A charming character residence!

Edwards Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional and unique, four double bedroom, detached family home located on a quiet residential road. Benefits include off road parking, an integrated garage, a large sunny conservatory and a private rear garden. Viewing is highly recommended.

Five bedrooms | Two reception rooms | Large kitchen/breakfast room | Family bathroom and master ensuite and dressing room | Lots of character | Town centre location | Large west facing walled garden

Four large double bedrooms | Three en-suite bathrooms | Unique detached family home | Private landscaped rear garden | Ample off road parking | Walking distance to local amenities | Integrated garage | Good travel links to the rest of the UK | Large sunny conservatory | Great school catchment area | EPC C

Ferndown | 01202 855595

£570,000 Ferndown | 01202 855595

A quality three-bedroom detached bungalow enjoying a quiet location in one of Ferndown’s most prestigious roads, located conveniently close to the town centre. The bungalow has been well looked after but would benefit from some updating and offers the perfect opportunity for a new buyer to put their own stamp on it!

A quality three-bedroom detached bungalow | Excellent potential to be updated | Premier location | Impressively large 26ft through lounge/dining room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Conservatory providing a delightful aspect over the rear garden | Ample off-road parking and single garage | No chain | EPC D

£500,000

An attractive modern detached chalet residence enjoying a highly convenient and sought-after location within a stone’s throw of the new M&S Food Store and a short walk to the town centre. The property is well presented with spacious light and bright accommodation offering three beds and two baths.

Attractive modern chalet | Highly sought after convenient location | Stone’s throw from M&S Food Store | Easy walk to town centre | Three double bedrooms | Bathroom and shower room | Two separate driveways and garage | EPC TBC

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Ferndown | 01202 855595 London | 0207 079 1515

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£465,000 Verwood | 01202 829777

An attractive and well presented detached bungalow situated within walking distance of Ferndown town centre and located in a sought after cul-de-sac.

Having 3 double bedrooms with well-appointed living accommodation throughout this property offers both versatility and scope for further improvement 3 double bedrooms | Spacious Kitchen/diner | Lounge with conservatory | Modern fitted bathroom | Additional cloakroom | Drive and detached garage | Enclosed gardens | Sought after cul-de-sac | No forward chain | EPC E

Bournemouth | 01202 855595

A bright and spacious updated three double bedroom detached bungalow situated within a quiet cul de sac location within close proximity of Potterne Park and all other amenities.

Detached Bungalow | Three Double Bedrooms | Semi Open Plan Kitchen | Large Lounge/Dining Room | Large Four Piece Family Bathroom | En Suite shower Room | Sizeable Driveway | Integral Garage | Fully Enclosed Rear Garden | Quiet Cul De Sac Location | EPC D

£369,950 Verwood | 01202 829777

A beautifully presented, modernised, and refurbished family home with versatile accommodation throughout. Re-modelled with an extended luxury fitted open plan kitchen breakfast room enhanced with wrap around dining and utility areas.

Outside there is ample parking with landscaped gardens.

3-bedroom detached family home | Extended open plan kitchen breakfast room | Spacious luxury fitted bathroom plus shower | Full length drive with carport | Beautifully presented throughout | Landscaped gardens | EPC D

Guide price £420,000

Guide price £340,000

NO FORWARD CHAIN - A three bedroom detached family home situated in a quiet residential location with two reception rooms, en-suite, and integral garage.

Located with Potterne Park on its doorstep and all local amenities close by.

Detached family home | Three bedrooms | En-suite shower room | Modern kitchen | Two receptions | Sizeable conservatory | Generous driveway | Integral double garage | Quiet residential location | No forward chain | EPC D

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TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S | H O L I DAY H O M E O W N E R S H I P

The price is right so come on down (to Sandbanks) Setting the right prices for your holiday home is a combination of art and science.

Knowing when and how much to discount is more like voodoo!

Getting the pricing right on every property

Each of these answers can be plotted on a

is one of the hardest things that an agent

graph to identify some key price values:

has to do and whilst we try to use data to

• Point of marginal cheapness where you

help it’s still a decision that has as much to

actually lose sales because the price is so

do with gut feeling and emotion as science.

low people question the quality.

• Point of marginal expensiveness above

The journey to finding the right range of

which sales fall away

prices for any property starts with the initial

• Range of acceptable pricing covers the

meeting with a new owner and therein lies

value between these two points

the first problem. Like an estate agent we

• Optimum price point where the same

know that the higher prices we quote the

number of customers feel the price is

more likely we are to get the instruction yet

either too expensive or too cheap.

we are the ones who have to deliver on our promises. In the end honesty is the best

For a retailer who can order almost

policy here – the truth is that we never really

unlimited stock, the optimum price point or

know how well a place will do and all first

even a price just above the point of marginal

pricing is a work in progress, so we agree

cheapness which gives them maximum

on a starting point with the owner and wait

volume and lowest price is the right choice.

to see the results

In our case we need to push towards the a warehouse for next year. This is handy as

point of marginal expensiveness although

Retailer v Salesman

my first business was selling fish and I spent

in some cases, especially for a new

I once heard an interview with Sir Charles

a lot of my working life selling business

property we may prefer to set a lower price

Dunstone

equipment and software.

and fill the place up in the first year.

really resonated with me: The difference

Van Westendorp Price Model

Price is not related to costs

between a salesman and a retailer is that

Peter Van Westendorp was a Dutch economist

Many businesses operate on a fairly simple

when evaluating a product a salesman will

who developed a price model known as

margin basis, buying washing machines at a

think ‘How much could I sell this for?’ and

the price Sensitivity Meter first published in

price and selling them for 10% more and you

a retailer will think ‘How little could I sell

1976. This is so old that even I was at school!

compete by buying cheaper or squeezing

this for?’ To unpack that, the point is that

It predates the internet, mobile phones,

your margin. The right price for a holiday

if you can reduce the price of an umbrella

personal computers and even the Post-it note

let is not related to the costs; it is simply

to say £4.99 you could sell so many that

yet the basic principles still apply today.

what someone will pay for it. The price can

the

founder

of

Carphone

Warehouse where he said something that

the quantity discount on your order would

however be related to owner requirements:

allow you to get them at a price that would

The model works by asking four survey

allow you to make a profit.

questions:

Owner requirements

• At what price would you think this product

Not everybody wants the same thing from

Of course the fundamental difference is that we do not have an unlimited supply – I can’t reduce August weeks to £199 and order another 10,000 to sell – so my job is certainly to be a salesman and in fact more

is a good value?

their second home so there are occasions

• At what price would you think the product is getting expensive?

• At what price is the product so inexpensive you doubt its quality?

where similar properties could have very different price strategies. An investor with 10 properties is running a business and the brief is to get as much income as possible.

like a fish salesman as my product will go

• What price would you think is too expensive

This is actually unusual for us as most of

off on a certain date and I can’t keep it in

for you to consider buying the product?

our properties are individual loved holiday

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It’s all very well saying call me first but when you have a guest on the phone with their credit card out you need to make a decision on the spot. I often have a conversation when told I don’t have discretion, only 10% so I ask ‘If I have a £1,500 week empty with 48 hours to go and someone offers £1,300 do you want me to refuse it?’ ‘No obviously in that case you would take the booking’.

‘So you want me to use my discretion then?’

Sometimes we go round in circles a few times but I usually get my way. homes so we have to work with the owners

great advantage of this. Guests may be in

The main thing to remember is that your

to determine what they want from their

between houses, building at home, moving

agent’s interests and yours are aligned and

property. All will want to make sure they

to the area or on a temporary contract and

they are looking at a bigger picture when

cross the threshold to qualify for holiday

a 6 month unfurnished let doesn’t fit the

making a decision – would I give a 15%

let tax benefits but beyond that they may

bill. Although prices are lower than weekly

discount 4 weeks in advance? When deciding

be happy to charge a higher rate and have

holiday rates it’s an excellent way to top up

I’m looking at 90 properties and if there’s only

more empty weeks to use themselves. One

annual income and maximise returns.

2 left then I won’t but if the week is 70% unsold

strategy to consider is premium pricing at a

then I probably will. If it’s off a £250 weekend

time when you might use your property but

Small differentials

I probably won’t, if it’s a £2,000 week and we

will take the money if say it was enough for

You would think that a few percent either

can bank £1,700 then I probably will.

a skiing holiday at Christmas.

way wouldn’t make a difference if you like a

Cheap weeks

property but it really can. It’s not that the guest

Balance of Risk

can’t afford it, the key is that they may be

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OUTDOOR LIVING | GARDEN TRENDS

2021 Top trends; Jungle vibes, wildflowers and outdoor exercise Experts give their predictions for this year – and we’re likely to take a more relaxed approach to the garden. Hannah Stephenson reports.

So, what will your garden look like in 2021? Will it be full of wildflowers, or festooned with fruit and veg? Will you have a bountiful balcony or a pretty patio?

Experts

are

predicting

a

continuing

focus

on

sustainability, and a more relaxed attitude to gardening.

Garden designer Andrew Duff, managing director of Inchbald School Of Design has seen a huge change in attitude among his clients. “It used to be the cliched gin and tonic sundowner in the evening, dinner on the terrace when you get home and an immaculate garden, and now it’s much more relaxed. People are seeing the amazing benefits of their space. It’s putting gardens back into our hearts. It’s an exciting time.”

A B OV E An urban garden | Dobbies Garden Centres/PA

RIGHT A bee on a Rudbeckia flower | iStock/PA

FA R R I G H T Seats and a table in an enclosed garden | iStock/PA

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Thoughts of the environment

“There’s this new thought that a garden will be used

Marcus Eyles, Dobbies Garden Centres horticultural

throughout the day, which didn’t really happen before

director and resident gardening expert, predicts:

unless you already worked from home. People will be

“There are a number of gardening trends that will

thinking about where the morning sun is and where

continue to grow as we enter 2021, including a focus on

they can have a cup of coffee and do Zoom meetings.

sustainability – planting styles that will help encourage pollinators and wildlife to help gardeners become

“Big tables are being put in the corner, whereas little

greener. To encourage pollinators, plant simple single

bistro tables and a couple of chairs outside the door is

flowers, rather than blousy doubles, as this will give

becoming really important to people,” says Duff.

them the chance to access the nectar.”

Growth in wildflower planting Heaven scents

“Dedicating an area of the garden to wildflowers, even if

Duff predicts: “There will be great excitement for spring

a small square metre, can have a big impact,” says Eyles.

again, so I think there will be loads more bold planting

“Just think of the cumulative effect if even a small portion

and spring-flowering shrubs, particularly those which are

of those with outdoor space planted wildflowers.”

scented, including old English viburnums, winter sweets Container veg

and honeysuckle, which are really memory-jerking.”

“Container planting for compact spaces is a top 2021 Maximum use

trend, offering an alternative way to grow homegrown

“The big change is going to be about making a garden that

produce and brighten up spaces with flowers, foliage

is right and appropriate for the individual to use, and how

and colourful pots,” says Eyles.

people are going to maximise the space,” Duff continues.

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“Growing edible plants in the garden combines two passions, gardening and cooking. From fruit and vegetables to herb gardens, the discovery that you don’t need a huge space and that lots can be grown in a container, means this will continue to trend.”

Jungle vibes “Jungle style gardens are on the rise, with our love of big leaves and lush foliage showing no signs of slowing down,” says Eyles. “Going tropical, think banana plants, cannas and citrus, and dense planting with pops of bright colour. Whether it is a few statement plants, or a garden filled with exotic greenery, you will be transported to an outdoor oasis.”

Exercise space “People who invested in exercise equipment during lockdown will be using it in the garden,” Duff predicts.

“And a whole generation has discovered how gardening is a fitness thing.”

Ornamental grasses “Other planting styles we predict to be even bigger in 2021 are those that help create a sanctuary of calm, with foliage plants in pots, such as ferns, grasses and bamboo,” Eyles says.

Big ideas for small plots Duff says: “It’s an exciting time because the aesthetic of the garden is changing. People are trying to maximise use, so we’ve seen a lot of fruit and veg being grown throughout lockdown, which will continue into 2021.

“If not replacing perennials and annuals, edibles will certainly be an addition and mixed among them. On balconies you might have tomatoes with their amazing foliage, runner beans cascading over railings, and people are seeing the beauty in a plant that’s giving back. It’s a return to humble gardening, really.”

Indoor inspiration “Inside the house, statement pieces add a pop of colour to neutral spaces and it’s no different outdoors; cool shades, warm shades or pretty pinks are themes for iStock/PA

pots for summer 2021,” says Eyles.

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LEFT A jungle-themed planting scheme in containers on a terrace | Dobbies Garden Centres/PA

RIGHT A child in a garden | iStock/PA

BELOW Bamboo and other exotic container plants on a patio | Dobbies Garden Centres/PA

Child’s play “As we look to get children excited about the garden and, perhaps, spend more time outside and away from screens, family gardening is on the rise,” Eyles observes.

“This involves splitting up your patch, so children can have a dedicated area to care for. A raised bed can be an ideal solution for this.

“Get them involved from the beginning by adding personalised signs and finding out what they would like to grow. From sunflowers to carrots, there are plenty of easy-to-grow plants and vegetables.”

Winter wonderland “People are going to start seeing winter in a different way and embracing trees without leaves and soil and plants which are dormant. There’s going to be that seasonal embrace,” Duff reckons.

“We are seeing the disappearance of the garden that has to look perfect all year round. People are more relaxed about their spaces.”

Words by Hannah Stephenson, PA

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Grounds for Divorce: How Does it Work?

BY TAYLOR DEVENPORT, FAMILY LAW, DUTTON GREGORY It goes without saying that separation and divorce can be one of the most challenging events that a person can face, both emotionally and financially. With the news of ‘no fault divorces’ being introduced later this year, we’re answering commonly asked questions around eligibility and grounds for divorce.

b) A party to the marriage has behaved in such a way that the other party cannot reasonably be expected to continue to live with them;

Am I eligible for divorce?

d) The parties have lived apart for a continuous period of at least two years’ immediately preceding the issue of the petition, and the party receiving the petition consents to the divorce; or

You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true:

c) A party to the marriage has deserted the other party for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the issue of the petition;

a) You’ve been married for over a year;

e) The parties have lived apart for a continuous period of at least five years’ immediately preceding the issue of the petition.

b) Your relationship has irretrievably broken down (see ‘What are the different grounds for divorce?’ below);

Will the process of divorce differ depending on which grounds are used?

c) Your marriage is legally recognised in the UK (including same-sex marriage);

In practice, it makes little difference to the process as to who petitions for divorce, or the grounds used. However, if issuing under the grounds of adultery or two years separation, it is necessary for the recipient of the petition to agree to the grounds used.

d) The UK is your permanent home, or the permanent home of your husband and wife, or the court hold jurisdiction by some other means.

Are there any alternative options to divorce?

If you are married but do not wish to be divorced, you can instead opt for a legal separation. If you have been married for less than a year and wish to separate, you may consider an annulment. Alternatively, if you are in a civil partnership, you can apply for a dissolution.

What are the different grounds for divorce?

In order to succeed with an application for divorce, the court will need to be satisfied that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. Until the ‘no-fault divorce’ is introduced in autumn 2021, this can be shown by producing evidence of one of the following five grounds: a) A party to the marriage has committed adultery and the other party finds it intolerable to continue to live with them;

This is why a significant number of petitions are sought based upon the ground of unreasonable behaviour as it can easily be satisfied by the petitioner by providing sufficient evidence.

What is a ‘no-fault divorce’?

The government is looking to reform the divorce process to remove the concept of ‘fault’, as many believe this to be out of date.

It is believed that by autumn 2021 ‘no-fault divorce’ will become a reality. This is something that has been long campaigned but, at present, if divorcing within two years of separation, it is necessary for one party to ‘take the blame.’

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The showroom reflects this by offering stunning ranges and collections throughout all departments.

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I N T E R I O R S | S U P E R I O R F I R ES

NEW FOREST 2400

“You just won’t believe it’s electric!”

Said James Cooper of Superior Fires NEW FOREST 870

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

in

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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NEW FOREST 1200

Listening

to

customers

we

came

to

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

design comes in either the White or Grey Marble effect, giving customers a total of four options.

The suite (shown below) is made from a high quality MDF and finished using a unique painting technique to create the impressive marbling finish. You will notice there are no join lines to create a real sleek finish.

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 .

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C O N TAC T

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Scotland could be your top staycation here's why...

When the travel industry unfurls, the wild and wonderful nation could be the perfect future gateaway, says Sarah Marshall.

Navigating local restrictions is proving to be a headache for planning holidays. But anyone considering a staycation for 2021, can look forward to open spaces and guaranteed social distancing in Scotland.

The country is geared up for Covid-era travel, with natural attractions lending themselves to a new desire for freedom and wilderness. Even cities have ramped up their pandemic game, with businesses adhering to government safety standards given a stamp of approval.

The ‘We’re Good To Go’ logo has been designed to offer travellers greater peace of mind.

A B OV E Faskally Loch in Perthshire, Scotland | PA Photo/iStock

RIGHT Scotland's white beaches | PA Photo/iStock

FA R R I G H T The Scottish Highlands | PA Photo/iStock

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As travel slowly rebuilds, escapes close to home will

offer an Under The Stars experience in their transparent

have great appeal. Here are a few reasons why Scotland

domes, providing a clear view to the night sky. Fonab

might be your first port of call.

Castle

(fonabcastlehotel.com)

in

Perthshire

have

also gone for a scenic approach, by dotting pods Urban escapes can still be safe

strategically around the estate, which looks over

City breaks will undoubtedly look different in 2021,

Loch Faskally.

but sticking to restrictions doesn’t mean you need to miss out on all the fun. Edinburgh hotel The Balmoral

Wild swimming can be a daily pursuit

(roccofortehotels.com) has launched a series of in-room

The absence of foreign holidays hasn’t stopped people

dining experiences called The Curfew Club, available to

jumping into rivers or the sea; in fact it’s made them

diners after 10pm. Enjoy a movie night accompanied by

embrace cold water dips even more enthusiastically.

a cinematic menu or join a virtual whisky tasting with

Scotland is fringed by white sand beaches, easily

the hotel’s Scotch ambassador.

mistaken for the tropics – even if temperatures tell a different story; inland lochs and streams are safe

Al fresco dining can be an all-weather activity

enough for a paddle. For beginners, guided wild

Outdoor dining has become a safe solution for

swimming adventures can be a great option: local

guaranteeing social distancing and maximum space.

operators include Soak Up Skye (toursbylocals.com)

To accommodate unpredictable Scottish weather,

on the Isle of Skye, SwimWild (swimwilduk.com) in the

many hotels have introduced heated pods and domes.

Highlands and Immerse Hebrides (immersehebrides.

Meldrum House (meldrumhouse.com) in Aberdeenshire

com) in the Outer Hebrides.

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It’s a good place to give back to nature The pandemic has pulled the importance of nature into sharp focus, giving us more time to concentrate and appreciate the beauty of wild and undeveloped places.

Anyone actively seeking to make a positive contribution to the environment can participate in a range of volunteering opportunities available in Scotland. Trees For Life (treesforlife.org.uk) offer Conservation Weeks, allowing participants to help preserve the ancient Caledonian Forest. Working holidays with The National Trust for Scotland (nts.org.uk) offer the chance to live and work in some of the most remote places in Scotland, while making a real difference to the country’s natural heritage.

There’s always time for a tipple Early in the pandemic, many distilleries switched to making sanitisers, many of which can be found in hotels and restaurants across Scotland. Find out how Scotland’s first carbon neutral gin and vodka are made by visiting the new The Arbikie Distillery Experience (arbikie.com/visit) in Angus, which opens in 2021. At the top end of the country, there’s a chance to savour the UK’s most northerly dram at 8 Doors Distillery in John O’Groats. The whisky on offer was inspired by the legend of Jan de Groot.

Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

A B OV E Blacktop wood in Scotland | PA Photo/iStock

LEFT A barman pouring whisky | PA Photo/iStock

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The grounds comprise of a separate 2 acre paddock, gardens with a south-westerly facing raised terrace, pool, and a large detached garage complex with studio above.

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Hangersley, Ringwood A substantial Edwardian period home boasting gardens and paddock land amounting to approximately 4 acres.

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So why has Wicks’ food won so many fans?

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they’re very simple and quick,” he says.

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remarkably different perspective on life

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physical transformation and how you’re

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benefits of exercise.”

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The 34-year-old now has two young

really healthily and exercise, but you’ve also

children, Indie and Marley, with wife Rosie

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Jones. “When you’re younger, it’s very

macros and all this stuff”, he says. “I’m healthy

much about body image and looking a

and fit and I’ve never tracked my calories. I

certain way, but then I started to realise

don’t know how much I eat, I just know if I

I exercise to feel good, to have energy, to

eat three meals a day, and I don’t eat loads

be better with my kids and more patient,”

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of chocolate and junk food, lay off the booze

he explains. “Do it for yourself, change your

permanently change their life for the

and have a few treats, I just get leaner.”

mood – that’s the important message that

better, looking good is “not a big enough

people don’t often think about.”

motivator”.

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“In this book I talk a lot about how exercise

restrictive, low-calorie diet”, he says, “yeah,

five years, and he’s been a constant online

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it works and you can lose weight, but it’s

presence throughout 2020 with his virtual

to give you more energy and change your

miserable, and you’re soon going to regain

PE lessons – for which he was awarded an

mood,” Wicks explains. “And by focusing on

the weight.”

MBE in October. With so much exposure,

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you might think we’d have reached ‘peak

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You will probably shed some pounds if you

Joe Wicks’ – but it’s hard not to be endeared

really positive way of transforming your life.”

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Wicks doesn’t want healthy eating to be about “depriving yourself on this really

only side effect. “It’s more that you’re going

by his genuine enthusiasm for getting These are extras to the main event of the

to feel happier, you’re going to wake up

book: 100 new meals. “I’m really proud

feeling more productive, and you’re going

To be clear – his latest book isn’t about

of the recipes,” Wicks says – but it was an

to look forward to doing it,” he says.

encouraging a crash diet. Wicks doesn’t think

uphill battle coming up with his 900th lot

anyone can “transform their life in 30 days”,

of new ones. “It’s getting harder and harder,

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he says. But he believes you can start good

because it is difficult to come up with really

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habits and feel some momentum. He sees

new, creative ideas,” Wicks admits. “I’m

30 days as a “nice, manageable timeframe”

always thinking about making comfort food

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Elvis pancakes recipe INGREDIENTS

SERVES 1

1. Preheat your grill to maximum.

4 rashers of streaky bacon (120g) 2 small ripe bananas

2. Lay the rashers of bacon on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Slide under the

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Bournemouth £925,000 Expansive off road parking for numerous vehicles | Open plan kitchen/breakfast space | Charming period home | 5/6 Bed detached house | Modern/ fresh feel throughout

Lytchett Matravers £2,000,000

Corfe Mullen £1,350,000

Three Legged Cross £1,095,000

Stunning 4 bedroom country farmhouse | four self-catering cottages | 11 Acres of paddocks and landscaped gardens | Stabling and outhouses | ¾ Acre private lake | Private track | Home and income

5/6 Bedroom stunning country house | 6 Acres of paddocks, barns and outbuildings | Large bright and airy conservatory | Annex potential | Indoor swimming pool complex | Wow factor kitchen/diner | Fantastic original features

Beautifully located rural farmhouse | 2 Stable blocks and large outbuilding | 10 Acres of paddocks with direct access to bridleways | 5 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

Parkstone £950,000

Bournemouth £ 1,999,500

Ferndown £750,000

Fantastic opportunity to customise three bedroom bungalow | Planning approved for 2 dwellings | Walking distance of popular Lilliput first school

Fully modernised accommodation | Stunning annexe and double garage | Bright and airy throughout | Short walk to Bournemouth town centre | Large internal hallways | Large swimming pool/ gym complex | Beautiful veranda with views toward golf course

Block of 5 flats | 3 One bedrooms flats | 2, Two bedroom flats | Annual income £44,280 (approx) | Built in 2014 | Great investment | With low maintenance costs | Fantastic rental opportunity | Convenient location | Viewings highly recommended | Close to shops and bus stops

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As a result of instructing the St Quintin Property Group it is now under offer having utilised our significant advertising presence and regional selling ability. We require similar properties.

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5 Bedroom stylish contemporary accommodation | Double garage and off road parking | Bright and airy throughout | Orangery and outdoor decking | Stunning open plan living | Viewings highly recommended

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Fully refurbished chalet bungalow | Beautiful views across woodland to rear | Wow factor kitchen/diner | Large internal hallways

Ferndown £575,000

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2 Bedroom | Ground floor apartment | Town centre location | Off road parking | Must view

Fully refurbished bungalow | Annexe potential | Good residential location | Double glazed windows & stunning garden room

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Wimborne £500,000

Ferndown O.I.E.O £399,950

Colehill £390,000

Four bedroom detached house | Refurbished to a high standard | Driveway and two single garages | Viewings highly recommended | Quiet residential cul de sac location | En suite to master bedroom | Sought after school catchment area

Fully refurbished bungalow | Quiet sought after location | Viewings highly recommended | 2 Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms | Garage and driveway with off road parking

Fully refurbished bungalow | Quiet residential location | Stunning kitchen/ breakfast room

Poole £375,000

Ferndown £340,000

Ferndown £320,000

Two bedroom luxury apartment | 36Ft balcony | Viewings highly recommended | Desired central location | Vendor suited

Fully refurbished 2 bedroom bungalow | Quiet and sought after location | Viewings highly recommended | Large corner plot | Garage and off road parking

Three bedroom semi detached bungalow | Large conservatory with underfloor heating | Viewings highly recommended | Ample off road parking | Rear garden with patio and summerhouse

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2021 – BRING IT ON! As we enter 2021 and say good riddance to 2020, I hope

THINKING RETIREMENT LIVING

for you it will be a better year. With new hope of the

– I S T H E R E A N O T H E R W AY ?

vaccine now under way, I truly wish you good health.

Local retirement specialist Gemma shares her thoughts

As a business, we have not had a bad year and we really cannot complain, the lettings and sales industry

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

have enjoyed a very busy time and I am thankful I am

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

As with previous years, the government continue to be

able to continue with a thriving business and keep all my staff in jobs. Even though at times we have had our little whinges of how busy it has been, we constantly end the sentence, that we are one of the lucky ones to still have a job.

busy with creating and updating letting legislations, here are a few dates to look out for in 2021.

• 29th January we see a second reading for a

Maybe you are searching for a property that’s more suited to your needs today, or for the future.

Whatever your reasons, with Platinum Skies shared ownership you can afford to buy a brand-new property at a truly affordable price.

proposed new law, to allow tenants to have a pet without prior consent from their landlord. ‘The Dogs and Domestic Animals Bill.

• 6th March is the current deadline where landlords must give 6 months notice for a tenant to vacate.

• 31st March – sales must complete in order to

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

benefit from the stamp duty freeze • 1st April – all agents must comply with client money protection legislation and must have insurance.

(Any decent agent will have this in place already.)

• April – ALL rental properties must have an EICR certificate. Engineers will be busy, don’t leave this

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

to the last minute!

If you are fed up with keeping on top of the everchanging lettings landscape, then perhaps now is the time, to look at outsourcing your property management and release more time and less stress back to you. Give me a ring, I am always happy to help.

Keep safe, Sharon

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

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VERWOOD Guide price £420,000

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AVON CASTLE £1,650,000

A bright and spacious updated three

Immaculately presented one bedroom

This contemporary home offers approx.

double bedroom detached bungalow, fully

ground floor flat with private garden, private

4900 sq ft of accommodation with a

enclosed rear garden and integral garage.

entrance, modern kitchen and reception.

balcony surround on the first floor.

Properties of the month SOUTHBOURNE £1,000,000 A beautifully presented five bed detached 1920’s character home close to the beach with a secluded rear garden.

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WESTBOURNE Guide price £525,000

UPTON Guide price £1,100,000

BRANKSOME PARK £1,650,000

Coming soon. A four bedroom house with

An exceptional five bedroom detached

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A three-bedroom detached bungalow with

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Could the middle of nowhere be your next dream destination?

Plan a meaningful trip at one of the world’s most remote eco lodges, says Sarah Marshall.

For the last ten months, a gloomy cloud has cloaked the planet, meaning there’s never been a better time to get away from it all. But with lockdowns ever looming and travel corridors opening and closing like a jack-inthe-box, it’s no wonder everyone is looking ahead to brighter days. In an era of so much uncertainty, one definite conclusion can be drawn: travel will never be the same again.

Seeking solitude in remote places away from crowds and chaos, we’re all desperate to explore far-flung corners of the globe untouched by events of the past year. More importantly, we want to travel responsibly – making sure our time and money is spent wisely, and our impact on the environment is minimal. Embodying these trends, here are some of the world’s most remarkable and remote eco retreats; places where travel becomes both a positive and restorative force.

Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia Surrounded by three of Cambodia’s wildest national parks, 15 safari-style tents occupy a river valley once vulnerable to poaching, mining and logging activities.

By offering local communities an alternative source of income, the area is protected, while the camp has also upped its eco game by banning single-use plastics and bottling water on site. Locally foraged ingredients are used in the restaurant and spa, and to complete the jungle experience, guests can arrive by zip-line.

HOW: Audley Travel (audleytravel.com; 01993 838 160) tailor-make a 14-day trip to Cambodia, including a threenight all-inclusive stay at Shinta Mani Wild from £7,200 per person, including flights.

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Shinta Mani Wild | PA Photo/Audley

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Rewa Eco-lodge, Guyana Rivers replace roads in most of this secluded South American country, where rainforest covers 80% of the land. It once took several days to paddle upstream to Rewa lodge on the confluence of the Rupununi and Rewa Rivers, and although the journey is now much faster, the sense of adventure is far from diminished.

Annually, less than 200 people visit the comfortable camp, which is run by members of the indigenous Makushi community. Committed to safeguarding their ancestral land, the owners live a low-carbon lifestyle and are dedicated to preserving the abundant wildlife.

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01962 302 086) offer the 15-day Guyana: A Pristine Wilderness tour from £5,845pp, including flights.

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Wa Ale, Myanmar An ambitious, privately-owned eco-tourism project, this 14-villa property occupies an island in the Mergui archipelago – a cluster of mere dots on the global map.

Part of the Lampi Marine National Park, it’s an excellent place to dive reefs, trek rainforest trails and kayak through mangroves. Whale sharks, dolphins and manta rays regularly visit the waters, and the beaches are an important nesting site for green and leatherback turtles. The Wa Ale Lampi Foundation funds a turtle hatchery, protecting nests and ensuring hatchlings make their way safely to the sea.

HOW: Full board stays from £317pp per night, including boat transfer to the airport. Visit waaleresort.com.

A B OV E Water lilies in the ponds surrounding Rewa Eco Lodge in Guyana | PA Photo/Guyana Tourism

RIGHT Wa Ale in Myanmar | PA Photo/Scott A. Woodward

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LEFT Wolwedans Private Camp in Namibia | PA Photo/ Christian Stiebahl

BELOW Azura Marlin Beach in Mozambique | PA Photo/ Azura

Wolwedans Private Camp, Namibia An endless sprawl of ever-changing shapes and impressions, deserts invite focus and contemplation; few other landscapes spell out solitude in quite the same way. Catering to just six people, this private lodge is part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, where conservation efforts have earned the area International Dark Sky Reserve status. At night, stars shine so bright, it feels as if the sky is ablaze. Using sustainable technologies, the camp has been designed to minimise environmental impact; it can easily be dismantled and moved away.

HOW: Full board stays from £479 per night (four sharing).

Book through lankesterwhite.com; 07876 682 291.

Azura Marlin Beach, Mozambique Escaping crowds requires some effort, so you’ll need to take a helicopter to reach this idyllic Indian Oceanlapped island in the Bazaruto archipelago. Home to Africa’s only population of endangered dugongs, it’s a pristine hideaway where efforts have been made to erase even footprints in the sand. Every brick in this new luxury resort, which opened in October, has been made by hand; other materials were sourced locally, including wooden beams made from trees felled by storms.

Financial contributions are made to a variety of social and environmental projects, benefitting communities.

HOW: Rooms from £540pp per night. Book through theluxurysafaricompany.com; 01666 880 111.

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Longitude 131, Northern Territory, Australia A mighty rock with immense spiritual significance, Uluru is at Australia’s beating heart. Sitting in its awesome shadow, this 16-tent camp is immersed in the wilderness, providing the peace and quiet needed to fully appreciate one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. To reduce energy consumption, tents have been built with naturally insulating materials, while solar panels are used to heat water. An area of land next to the site has also been set aside as a conservation reserve for the mulgara, a carnivorous marsupial endemic to central Australia.

HOW: Stays from £919pp per night (minimum two-night stay). Visit longitude131.com.au.

Mar al Cielo, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Washed by the ocean and blessed with blue skies, this simple but spectacular two-bedroom lodge is surrounded by jungle and sand. Located in a nature reserve close to Lo de Marcos on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, it offers access to quiet beaches and wild forest treks. A private chef can prepare meals in a nearby pavilion, where yoga is also available. Time a visit with the annual humpback whale migration from November until the end of March; blue whales, sperm whales and orcas can also be seen.

HOW: Rates from £166 per night (minimum two-night stay). Visit maralcielo.com.

A B OV E Longitude 131 in Australia | PA Photo/George Apostolidis

LEFT Mar al Cielo in Mexico | PA Photo/ Matt Welbourn

RIGHT Hoanib Valley Camp in Namibia | PA Photo/Natural Selection

TOP RIGHT Cosmoledo Eco Camp, Seychelles | PA Photo/Blue Safari l

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Cosmoledo Eco Camp, Seychelles With a name like Wizard Island, this jungle castaway in the Cosmoledo atoll is guaranteed to be magical.

Perched on removable plinths, designed not to disturb the powder-soft sand, eight shipping containers have been repurposed as sea-facing ’eco pods’. Continuing the recycling theme, tables have been constructed from tree trunks, hanging lamps made from fishing nets and all cleaning products used are fully biodegradable.

Spend days snorkelling, diving and kayaking, or have lunch on the flats with warm water lapping your ankles.

HOW: Pods cost £658 per night. Visit bluesafari.com.

Hoanib Valley Camp, Namibia Almost half of Namibia is protected wilderness, so it’s not to hard to deviate from the beaten track. But the Hoanib Valley, a seasonal river backed by pink feldspar-flecked mountains, is remote – even by this country’s far-flung standards. Fully solar powered and constructed mostly from recycled materials, this Natural Selection camp works closely with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, giving guests an opportunity to track and monitor desert-adapted giraffes.

HOW: Full board stays from £515 per night. Visit naturalselection.travel.

Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

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Cosy & stylish ways to transform or update your decor Creating homely havens that are comforting and inspiring has never felt so important.

Gabrielle Fagan asks five experts to share their favourite looks With temperature’s dropping and nights drawing in, our homes need to be cosy sanctuaries – but don’t let them get left out in the cold style-wise.

It can be hard to choose from the rich harvest of decor trends and fashions at this time of year though. So, to make it easier, we asked five interiors experts for their favourite looks.

Design gurus at leading interiors destinations Made. com, Rockett St George, Barker & Stonehouse, Heal’s, plus Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen all share their insights on transforming rooms and adding those special touches.

Take your pick from maximalism versus moody, Nordicinspired fab functionality (ideal for hard-working homes), full-fat glamour, contemporary classic, plus pattern and a dollop of British eccentricity…

Made.com: Tale of two styles Maximalism and a fresh take on Scandi are vying for our attention, says Ruth Wassermann, Made’s design director.

“We’ve seen a growing popularity for maximalism, especially on Instagram and Pinterest,” she enthuses.

“For our ‘Luxe Maximalist’ trend, we’ve taken a ‘more is more’ approach with our collection, which is inspired by

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LEFT The Nordic Move On trend with a Rumana 6 Seat Dining Table, £699 | Made.com/PA

BELOW Dion 3 Seater Sofa, £999 | Made.com/PA

Seventies disco nights and art deco patterns. It’s about creating a boutique hotel feeling at home.”

The mix of architectural references and totem motifs in colourful textiles and statement lighting, she explains, is all brought alive by a palette of rich pink, teal and red, and brass and marble accents for an uber-opulent feeling.

If that’s all too full-on for your taste, there’s an alternative pared-back look which is equally popular – a refresh of simple Scandi style but with a moody, dark palette.

“We’re spending a lot more time in our homes now, and the twilight-inspired ‘Nordic Move On’ trend is more of a calming autumnal approach,” explains Wassermann.

“Natural materials, dark finishes and our softest sofa ever come together to create a peaceful space, for those who prefer to keep their interiors more minimal.”

DECOR TIP: Layer textures – wool, linen, corduroy, velvet – for a cocooning, comforting feel. Use decorative rugs as ‘art work’ for the floor.

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LEFT Lucy’s home with a combined dining and workspace, featuring green plants paired with wood, marble and a soft colour palette | Catherine Gratwicke/ Ryland Peters & Small/PA

BELOW Large Gold Decorative Hand Ornament, £39, Rockett St George | Rockett St George/PA

RIGHT Boone 3-Seater Sofa - Navy, £699 (was £1049); Boone Velvet Chair - Burnt Orange, £429 (was £625), Barker & Stonehouse | Barker & Stonehouse/PA

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Rockett St George: Work the space

DECOR TIP: Maximise every inch of space with clever,

With our homes doubling as our offices nowadays,

multi function storage, such as bench seating with hidden

we’re going to become ever more imaginative about

storage, fold-out workstations and ladder shelves with

transforming them into distinctive spaces, predicts Lucy

built-in desks. Another trick to create a more productive

St George, co-founder of trendy interiors destination,

and positive home for work or play is to bring the outside

Rockett St George.

in, with plants and beautiful natural textures.

“With the kitchen and living room transformed from

Barker & Stonehouse: Go for glamour

social spaces into productive home offices or home-

It’s time to embrace bold colour, voluptuous velvets and

schooling spaces, 2020 has proven that our homes

charismatic curves says Claire Hornby, head of creative

need to be more flexible than ever before,” she says.

for furniture store group, Barker & Stonehouse.

“With this in mind, I think prioritising positivity, function and wellbeing will be a priority for both upcoming

“The number one design rule of the ‘Glam Boutique’

trends and future home design.”

trend is don’t shy away from impact,” urges Hornby.

“This look celebrates a marriage of opulent metallic

Your home’s personality should still shine through, St

finishes paired with bold regal shades of blues, burnt

George insists, and introducing quirky accessories and

oranges and rustic red tones.”

playful final touches to your home office is a wonderful way to bring the whole of your interior together and create

Her advice for nailing the look? “Don’t hold back. Think

a cohesive scheme. “It’s about blurring the boundaries in

sumptuous, rich textures, lavish details and luxurious

our spaces with more imaginative decor and furniture

accents that exude opulence. Be decisive about your

choices, so they become more versatile,” she explains.

colour palette,” Hornby adds.

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“We’ve sampled an array of strong jewelled tones.”

how important it is to surround yourself with pieces you

You can currently snap up some bargains at Barker &

love, and we’ve seen a much greater appreciation for

Stonehouse, such as a Boone 3-Seater Sofa – Navy,

timeless designs that will be the heirlooms of the future

£699 (was £1049).

and really do last a lifetime.”

DECOR TIP: Mix geometric patterns and large-scale

Practicality, style and comfort all lie at the heart of

furnishings, and then build on that with metallic

great design, Paparozzi says, and she predicts the

accessories to create an elegantly executed scheme.

emergence of ever more cleverly crafted solutions in response to the new ways we are using our homes.

Heal’s: Choose timeless style Celebrating classic design in a contemporary living

DECOR TIP: Look out for bold burnt orange and cobalt

area conjures a look that never goes out of fashion, says

blues, blended with deep greens and rich wooden

Elena Paparozzi, furniture buyer at Heal’s.

hues, softened by cashmere and tan. Solid oak and walnut furniture pieces with smooth, slim silhouettes,

“This season and beyond, it’s about creating an inviting

which maximise space and are luxuriously finished with

yet sophisticated space, which gives a contemporary

ceramic and marble will be hot favourites.

nod to nostalgic design and blends beauty with practicality for a truly timeless appeal,” Paparozzi advises. “The challenges of this year have proven just

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Play with punchy pattern

DECOR TIP: “Pattern’s really, really getting under our

Go wild with your own taste, urges flamboyant decor

skin again now and will be the big story going into 2021,”

guru and master of the frill and flourish, Laurence

he forecasts. “Colour makes a big difference to a room,

Llewelyn-Bowen. “My big mission, ever since I first

which is lovely, but pattern tells a story. It can take a

appeared on TV’s Changing Rooms 25 years ago, has

room to the Orient or to France or New York, and give an

been to make people understand they can and should

added layer and another dimension.”

do what they want with their homes,” says LlewelynBowen, who’s just announced he will return to Channel

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4’s revival of the Nineties home makeovers show.

“I’m thrilled we’re turning our backs on ‘cookie cutter’ decor solutions that we’ve been rather lazily embracing,

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mad as pants – and our homes should reflect that!”

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Steaming ahead in to a new year We optimistically embrace a new year,

replace their old wooden one which had seen

hoping that it will turn out to be a vast

much better days! With the money raised by

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parents, this new sustainable locomotive and

true British style we are all trying to keep

1st class carriage (each of which are 8ft long

calm and carry on as best we can. With that

x 4ft wide x 7ft high) is gifted to the school by

feeling in mind, we are steaming ahead with

the “Dawnay Friends 2020”.

a number of exciting project requests from schools across the country.

It was a great project to design, build and install (huge round of applause to Philipi

Regular readers will be familiar with our

our Lead Fabricator), and we are so excited

bespoke mud kitchens and play trails that

to see the children’s reactions when they

we have previously created. We are now

return to school. It’s also fantastic to be

expanding on our portfolio with transport

able to offer the added safety reassurance

themed play elements!

that using our material can provide (over traditional timber) as it doesn’t rot, split or

The Dawnay School in Surrey recently

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requested a custom-made train incorporating

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equipment for them to enjoy.

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We will be expanding on the range of traditional transport themed play elements we offer, so whether it be planes, trains, automobiles, or any other special request, please do get in touch with us to discuss!

Since the start of the pandemic there has also been an increase in orders from schools for our picnic tables and benches because of the benefits our material offers, including being easy to keep clean. With just a simple spray-down with a hose or wipe over with a damp cloth and disinfectant on a regular basis ensures that they are kept hygienic. We also have a range of bright colour options available, including purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, brown, black, grey and beige, so they can be tailored to your school!

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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: P E U G E O T 3 0 0 8 H Y B R I D 4 There was a time when cars touching £40k bore premium badges from the likes of BMW and Mercedes Benz. Well no longer!

Premium manufacturers have tried to attract aspiring buyers from the lower price ranges, and other manufacturers have tried to move into the premium sector. One example of the latter is Peugeot.

Their models have improved in both looks and build quality over the last few years and the 3008 is a perfect demonstration. Prices start from £27,160 and peak at a premium £47,210, and engines on offer are a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol, a 4-cylinder 1.6-litre turbo petrol, a 1.5 -litre diesel and two plugin hybrids using the 1.6-litre petrol unit with either one or two electric motors. It’s the plug-in hybrids that drew my interest given the direction we’re motoring.

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Two 3008 hybrids are offered with an effective 180hp in two wheel drive form and 200hp in four wheel drive form. The latter uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and boosts the power to 300hp. You’ll get around 40 miles on pure electric and a home charger helps the practicalities. It reaches 62 mph in just under 6 seconds. Mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox the whole 3008 experience is a relaxed and refined affair.

Switchable drive modes offer all electric, hybrid, sport and all-wheel-drive by a turn of a dial. The four wheel drive offers additional grip all the time but in winter, especially in more rural areas, it would certainly provide an added boost of confidence. The low set and rather small steering wheel divides opinion as you see the instruments above rather than through the wheel.

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The interior is a delight, radiating a quality and modern feel it’s a very nice place to be on any journey. Comfortable seats and good space – although the boot is smaller than you might expect because of those batteries – help matters along too. Having arguably led the drive for digital cockpits the 3008 continues the theme, a direction I’m not convinced by but the Peugeot’s controls are very intuitive. Other manufacturers would do well to take note.

Priced at £44,810 for my GT model I’m not convinced the four wheel drive version is worth the hefty chunk of extra cash over the £39,810 two wheel drive version. Whichever you choose I doubt you will be disappointed because this is one very stylish, impressive and comfortable SUV.

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T: 01202 48 88 85 A L FA R O M E O INTRODUCES NEW S T E LV I O V E L O C E T I Alfa Romeo will introduce the new Veloce Ti to the Stelvio line-up for the first time. With a wide range of equipment as standard, its styling evokes the Quadrifoglio version highlighting the performance, now with new and more efficient engines.

The acronym ‘Ti’, for ‘Turismo Internazionale’, has always been applied to models with typically Italian elegance, while ‘Veloce’ expresses the speed of the best-performing versions.

The Stelvio Veloce Ti features a new rear bumper with a specific diffuser, body coloured body kit and optional new 21-inch five-hole alloy wheels with a dark finish,

making their debut here before they become available on other trim levels. The interior echoes the Quadrifoglio versions with aluminium gearshift paddles, sporty seats in leather and Alcantara, black headlining and real carbon fibre accents. Dark tones are also featured in the window surrounds, tinted windows and the exterior badging.

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The Stelvio Veloce Ti comes fitted with the 280hp 2.0-litre Turbo petrol engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Q4 all-wheel drive. Its four cylinders are built entirely of aluminum, with a carbon fibre drive shaft.

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H I S PA N O S U I Z A CAR M EN B O U LO G N E ON THE ROAD Hispano Suiza has launched a second model, the Carmen Boulogne, a sportier evolution of the Carmen. The Carmen Boulogne is a fully electric hypercar designed, developed and manufactured in Barcelona (Spain), of which only five will be made.

The Boulogne name dates back to 1921, when Hispano Suiza made a racing version of its high-performance H6 Coupé and entered it in the George Boillot Cup, an endurance race lasting more than 3.5 hours around the French city of Boulogne.

The car delivers 1114 CV (820 kW) - 95 CV more than the Hispano Suiza Carmen - a maximum speed limited to 180 mph and an acceleration of 0-62 mph in just 2.6s.

The lithium-ion polymer battery has a capacity of 80 kWh that allows it to develop a driving range of up to 400 km. The batteries are designed and produced inhouse and it has a fast-charging capacity of more than 80 kW DC, requiring only 30 minutes to charge 30-80% through a CCS2 fast charger. It also has CHAdeMO and GB/T charging options.

The price of the Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne starts from approximately £1.5 million.

R O A D T E S T: S U B A R U F O R E S T E R Despite their last wins being over a decade ago Subaru are still known for their numerous wins in the iconic WRC Impreza models. However, the company has always had more appeal than just rallying with models defined by their flat-four boxer engines and all-wheel-drive.

handling it feels light and responsive and has one of the better CVT transmissions.

It’s not going to set your driving senses alight but this is a very comfortable, exceptionally practical and well equipped car. It also earned five stars in EuroNCAP safety tests.

Originally a traditional estate car the Forester has morphed into a crossover and a very capable one that can tackle surprisingly tough off-road situations. It’s permanent all-wheel-drive offers power to the wheels that have most traction. It also has additional tricks in its armoury with what Subaru call X-Drive that includes hill descent control and management of everything on the all-wheel-drive so you concentrate on steering your way through the off-road terrain. I know from personal experience this is a very capable machine.

Prices start from €40,678 (£36,335) for the 2.0-litre e-Boxer model and that nets you all-wheel-drive, keyless entry and start, steering lights with high beam assist, the usual function filled sound and Bluetooth features, heated front seats, powered and heated door mirrors, windscreen wiper de-icing, cruise control and satellite navigation to name a few. There are only two trim levels and the next level up ((€44,036/£39, 335) gains leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats and steering wheel. The entry level model arguably looks the better bet on price and equipment.

Mechanicals stay the same irrespective of model.

The Forester is available in a very mild hybrid form. Even with this it isn’t the most economical though and rivals will offer better figures. The mild hybrid has a small battery and electric motor which recovers energy under deceleration from braking and coasting, and then deploys it to assist the petrol engine as you accelerate.

Considering its size, it is big, the Forester doesn’t feel unwieldy on the road. With tidy

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This is one of those cars that just grows on you and inspires confidence on the road. I don’t think there are many cars, as opposed to off-road SUVs, that you would feel able to take on any terrain and conditions the weather can muster. The Forester is more of an intelligent choice, a proper lifestyle vehicle for all conditions.

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R O A D T E S T: N E W 4 - S E R I E S M O D E L L I N E - U P BMW have long had coupes in their line-up, from their early pre-war beginnings with the 327/328 right up to the present day. One of their newest coupes is the latest 4-Series.

The model nomenclature has become a little stretched, what was previously the 3-Series Coupe has morphed into the 4-Series, this sensibly leaves the 3-Series as a saloon or Tourer and the 4-series as the convertible, coupe and gran coupe.

Prices for the new 4-Series Coupe start from £40,460 for the petrol 184hp M Sport 420i.

There’s a choice of both petrol and diesel 4-cylinder turbo power units, a 6-cylinder petrol along with all-wheel-drive, and every model features the same 8-speed sport steptronic automatic gearbox.

and irrespective of your thoughts it would be shame to let it detract from what is a first class coupe. On the examples that I drove the steering could do with a little more feel but that apart there’s little to fault.

The ride comfort even in models with larger wheels is very good and lacks the characteristic firmness one might have expected. It doesn’t bring any negative consequences for the handling, which is nice and precise and makes the car fun across more twisting roads. Both the petrol and diesel engines are smooth and refined

units with plenty of torque, but especially in the diesel units as one might expect.

Two main test models, one being the 420d M Sport Pro Edition at £46,170. However as with most German cars tick a few options boxes and the price climbs, in this case by £5,600 for a Technology and Comfort Plus packs.

Add the on-the-road costs and the final price is £52,675. Refined and being diesel more economical than petrol engines there is still a demand for diesel power. It’s also cleaner than the current negativity may suggest.

Standard equipment across the 4-Series Coupe line-up is good with all version gaining alloy wheels at least 18 inches in diameter, LED headlights, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 10.25inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. For the first time, front collision warning and lane-departure warning systems are also standard on the 4 Series, too.

The first thing that strikes you on all the latest BMWs, and the 4-Series is no exception, is that new grille. It has divided more opinion than Marmite! It arguably looks better in a darker colour such as black,

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R O A D T E S T: S E AT MII AND THE EV LIFE Electric vehicles have been making the automotive headlines for some while, and with the recent announcement of no new petrol or diesel cars from 2030 (Hybrids 2035) only serves to put them even more into the headlines.

Range anxiety, a fragmented public charging infrastructure and price consistently hinder the progress of EVs. However, if you have a home charger and mainly drive lots of local commuting runs then an EV could be for you. More expensive EVs tend offer the greater range, both stated and in the real world. Move to the cheaper, well relatively, and you lose range but gain more affordable purchase prices.

SEAT’s diminutive Mii is now only available in all-electric form and suits the car well.

In its previous petrol incarnation it made a super town car, and now with its new electric power it’s even better. It costs £22,800, but you gain a £3,000 reduction via a government grant which helps make the purchase price more palatable. It comes with excellent levels of equipment and a useable range.

That range is 160 miles, but in the real-world that very much depends on how and where you drive. In my busy week I00 miles was my maximum range, but that was while making full use of the Mii’s features and some cruising on dual carriageways. EVs thrive in stop start motoring to maximise their range. I would guess in city motoring you would easily manage 120-140 miles.

Any more would most likely require use of the eco button on the Mii, which cuts down on features to maximise the range.

On the road the Mii is a delight, small, nimble and good fun. Its perky demeanour belies the rather lazy 0 to 62 mph of 12.3 seconds and top speed of 81 mph. It smooths the bumps and its quiet drive only enhances its appeal on a daily basis. Four people would be fine in its seats for shorter journeys, two adults and two children would be very comfortable. Although the boot space is somewhat limited, it easily accommodates the urban luggage that would result from the Mii’s city life.

This is a smart and well-equipped city car that would offset some of its higher purchase price with low running costs by home charging. It charges quickly and has a very useable commuter range. The Mii is an excellent and very useable introduction to EV life.

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Clodagh McKenna: Let’s live for every night Irish chef Clodagh McKenna shares her joy at raising chickens, and weeknight recipes that really work. By Ella Walker.

Clodagh McKenna actually did what many of

time feedback that McKenna scooped up

us vaguely imagined doing during March’s

and used to help fuel the book: Clodagh’s

lockdown: she went and wrote a book.

Weeknight Kitchen. She considers it “a real her blub when she first got to hold a finished

when many of us were firmly confined to

copy. “I wanted to focus on the weeknights,”

indoors, the Irish cook and telly presenter

explains the Ballymaloe Cookery School

turned to Instagram. Posting a daily recipe

trained cook. “We’ve got so much going on

video, she hoped to go some way in

during the day and it comes to six o’clock,

answering the many, many messages she

and it’s like, you’re hungry, you’re tired and

was receiving from housebound people

you’ve had a hard day, how can you put

across the country in need of lockdown-

a meal together? Without it getting on

suitable

top of you?”

dishes,

non-stressful

suppers,

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community cookbook” – which is what made During that first never-ending-feeling stint,

family-friendly midweek meals, interesting dinners for one, and more. “I did them every

The result is a 100-strong brand new cache

day,” says McKenna of the videos. “Every

– McKenna, 45, wrote them on top of all

single day – I did over 120 of them. It was

those Insta videos – of recipes she says are

exhausting, but it was also a real purpose.”

“incredibly simple to make with ingredients

cupboard

that are completely accessible; but they’re

message for McKenna is the difference

A whole new community sprung up around

gorgeous and they’re fun, and they’ll make

cooking for yourself makes. “Especially

these brief snippets of chic, blonde-fringed

you feel good about yourself.”

when you’ve got to get up early in the

McKenna whipping up a solo bread-and-

standbys’,

the

underlying

morning, [you’ve got] kids or work to look

butter pudding, or a tray of retro chicken

Split into sections including ‘quick fixes’,

after, you’ve got to keep yourself motivated

kievs. And that community provided real-

‘Friday

to work at home; you need to have that

night

gatherings’

and

‘store

something to look forward to in the evening.

“Sometimes a takeaway can be great, but it doesn’t give you that same feeling of – I call it a sprinkle of happiness because that what it is to me,” adds McKenna, who also presents recipe segments on the Today Show in the US. “Whether it’s for one or for two, you’ve made something for yourself; physically you feel better; mentally you feel better.

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“That’s where the importance of cooking yourself a lovely supper every night, or at least two nights during the week, [comes in]. Some weeks go by and it’s like you don’t have any special moments at the

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table. It all becomes TV and a takeaway, or heated up food, and you live for the weekend. I’m like, let’s live for every night.

“Only good can come from planning your week and cooking weeknights,” she adds.

“Only positive things can come financially, mentally, health-wise, everything.”

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When it comes to positives, something that has brought huge delight into McKenna’s life recently is the arrival of her ‘girls’ – a brood of hens. “They’re the light of my life at the moment,” says the telly chef gleefully. “My dog Nolly is very jealous every time I come

whole orchard and I’ve got my own cutting

“I feel like I’ve learned so much over the

in, smelling me like crazy, like, ‘Who are

garden going.” There’s woodland too (“All

year and I kept a diary throughout,” – she’s

these other girls in our lives?’ But they are an

the mushrooms are coming up there,” she

planning to share her findings too, to help

absolute joy. I mean, I was terrified the night

says, speaking in mid-October).

others with their veg plots, and so she can carry on trading wisdom with her online

before of them arriving – all of a sudden you’ve got six new animals that need looking

“This is the first time, in the last couple of

community. “The comments are amazing,”

after. But they’re doing really well.”

weeks, where we can see the whole eco

she says with a grin. “I never knew that you

cycle working, from composting, to the

put cloves of garlic into the chickens’ water

They even put themselves to bed: “One

compost now going back into the beds for

and it stops them from getting mites! All

night it was getting kind of dark and we’re

the winter,” says McKenna, buzzing about

that brilliant information – that’s out there.

looking everywhere for them, and they’re all

her wormery: “It’s like the gold compost for

It’s like, I don’t know, what would you call

inside their beds all perched up waiting for

sprinkling on really important things.”

them – granny skills.”

Much of the last couple of years has been

As winter looms, those skills, and that sharing

spent getting to grips with the land, and

of information, will continue to be vital says

Born in Blackrock, Ireland, McKenna was

the art of growing her own – which this year

McKenna. “There are things that we took up

a cheffing “city girl” in London for years

did benefit from Covid restrictions. “It was

over lockdown that will stay with us now,” she

before relocating to Broadspear – the

a big learning curve because we’d never

says. “You’ve probably stopped the things

home in Ireland that she and her partner

done anything like this before. So you know,

that you didn’t enjoy that much, and you’ll

have been restoring and turning into a fully

a lot of things never came up. And then a

keep the ones that you did enjoy.” And for

sustainable homestead. “It’s been a dream,”

lot of things came up in abundance,” she

new inspiration, there’s always the kitchen.

she explains, describing how they’ve built

says, namechecking her artichoke, named

10 raised beds in what was the property’s

after Elton John. “Then we have things like

dilapidated 18th century walled garden,

my melon plants, they stayed this small

and notes that alongside the hens there

throughout the whole summer and then

Clodagh’s Weeknight Kitchen by Clodagh

are plans for pigs. “And we’ve got our own

just died,” she says, her fingers measuring

McKenna is published by Kyle Books, priced

working beehives now. We’ve planted a

just a centimetre or two on zoom.

£20. Photography by Dora Kazmierak.

the lid to go down! And they’re making me breakfast every morning, which is great.”

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Kimchi caulif lower fried rice recipe SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

1 small cauliflower

1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets, then pulse in a food processor until the pieces are the size of couscous.

2tbsp olive oil 2tsp toasted sesame oil

2. Heat the olive and sesame oils in a large frying pan over a high heat.

1 small bunch of kale, central ribs removed, leaves sliced into ribbons 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

3. Add the kale and cauliflower rice and sauté for three to five minutes until the kale is wilted and the cauliflower rice is beginning to brown.

150g kimchi 2tbsp freshly chopped coriander, plus

4. Mix in the spring onions, kimchi, chopped coriander and soy sauce.

extra leaves to garnish (optional) 3tbsp dark or light soy sauce 2 fried eggs and finely chopped red chilli

5. Divide between two warmed plates and serve with a fried egg each on top, a sprinkle of red chilli, and some extra coriander leaves, if you wish.

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Ricotta meatballs with polenta recipe

SERVES 4

1. Place the beef, pork, ricotta, onions, garlic, rosemary, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and beaten egg in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, INGREDIENTS

shape into 30 meatballs and transfer to a plate. Cover with cling-film and place in the

200g minced beef

fridge for one hour to set so that they don’t crumble during cooking. You can also leave

200g minced pork

the meatballs in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze them for up to a month, until

200g ricotta cheese

you are ready to cook them.

2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed

2. While the meatballs are chilling, make the rosemary tomato sauce. Place a saucepan

1tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

over a low heat and add the oil, then stir in the onion, garlic and rosemary and simmer

80g Parmesan cheese, grated

for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato purée, season with salt and pepper and

40g fresh fine breadcrumbs

cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

1 medium free-range egg, beaten 75g polenta

3. Next, get the polenta cooking. Pour 600ml water into a saucepan over a medium

1–2tbsp olive oil

heat and season with salt and pepper. Once the water has come to the boil, whisk in

50g salted butter, plus 1tbsp (optional)

the polenta. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 25 minutes, stirring every five

400g cavolo nero, roughly chopped

minutes. Once it has cooked, stir in a tablespoon of olive oil or butter.

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4. Now back to the meatballs. Place a frying pan over a medium heat and pour in one For the rosemary tomato sauce:

tablespoon of olive oil, add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Then spoon the

1tbsp olive oil

meatballs into the tomato rosemary sauce and cook for 15 minutes.

1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed

5. Place the cavolo nero in a pan over a medium heat with the butter and season with salt

1tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

and pepper. Cook for five minutes, turning the leaves with tongs so they cook evenly.

400g can cherry tomatoes

Divide the polenta between four warmed bowls, followed by the meatballs, an extra

1tbsp tomato purée

spoonful of the rosemary tomato sauce and the cavolo nero. Serve.

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Roast pumpkin, mozzarella and chilli recipe SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.

1 small pumpkin, deseeded and cut into 5cm-thick wedges 2tbsp olive oil

2. Place the pumpkin in a baking tray or roasting dish. Brush with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes or until browned at the edges.

2 x 150g mozzarella balls, drained 1 red chilli, thinly sliced

3. Divide the cooked pumpkin wedges between two plates. Tear the mozzarella into small

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

pieces and scatter over the pumpkin, followed by the thinly sliced chilli. Season with salt

2tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1tbsp

and pepper and drizzle over the extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic vinegar to serve.

balsamic vinegar, to serve Clodagh’s Weeknight Kitchen by Clodagh McKenna is published by Kyle Books, priced £20.

Photography by Dora Kazmierak. Available now.

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Madding Crowd; All about the music!

2020 has been a testing year for music

winner, Roy Stride from Scouting for Girls,

venues amidst the global pandemic but

Comedian Lee Nelson AKA Simon Brodkin

against all odds, Madding Crowd have

and Jim Kirkpatrick and a Surprise guest

hosted a residency with multi-platinum pop

performance from Matt Terry another

group The Hoosiers as well as Scouting for

Xfactor winner. Our Socially distanced

Girls’ frontman Roy Stride along with talent

gigs have allowed us to host not only these

TV show sinning vocalist Matt Cardle and

incredible acts, but we have also been able

the incredibly popular Coastal Comedy.

to provide a platform for grassroots music to support on the night.

Madding Crowd’s Peter Gilbert & Nina The start of December we saw Matt

vocals accompanied by piano. The song

London based Future Agency to curate

Cardle

from

is co-written with Billy Lockett. It’s lyrically

an ambitious line up of artists for 2021.

Seven Summers. The opening act for this

strong and is delivered with emotion. Beth

December saw a first look into a revamp

evening was local girl Ellie Evans. Ellie has

comments: ”On My Own is a super special

of the venue’s brand and the first look at

been on the music scene in and around

release for me. Not only did I get to work

some of the incredible and eclectic talent

Bournemouth for a number of years and

with one of my heroes on this, but it’s also

coming to Bournemouth at the intimate

has recently undergone training at the Brit

my most personal song to date. Written

venue over the next six months. Madding

School academy to hone her writing and

about my anxiety, this is my first time truly

Crowd has had an incredible December

performing skills. Ellie was followed on by

opening up about the topic, and I only hope

in spite of the current situation. Not only

another local talent, Beth De Bacci. Singer/

that I can help spread the word on mental

have we launched a beautiful rebrand with

songwriter

performed

health and to let others know that they aren’t

the help of Future Create agency. We have

“Someday”, “Love like this” and newly

alone.” Beth as followed by Warwick based

hosted the incredible Matt Cardle – Xfactor

released new single “On My Own” with

singer/songwriter Joe Dolman. Performing

Fox

have

recently

teamed

up

with

along

with

Beth

De

Neil

Wilson

Bacci

all of his own songs with the odd nod to Christmas classics such as Whams – “Last Christmas”. Joe jumped between acoustic guitar and Piano performing “If you were mine”, “The Middle”, and “Better by Now”.

Joe Dolman is a lyrical storyteller with an incredible talent for taking the audience on a journey. Matt Cardle then came onto the stage and delighted the audience with his famous “When we collide”, “Amazing” and “Reflections” and many more. Even with social distancing restrictions the audience were drawn in and left speechless.

Coastal Comedy’s Adrienne Coles with special guests Mike Ball, Andy Field and surprise guest Simon Brodkin AKA Lee Nelson, the cheeky chap famous for handing Teresa May her P45 all performed on December 10th. Mike Ball warmed up the audience with tales of COVID cautions and family life. Andy Field regaled with stories

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from his lifetime and the mishaps he has encountered leaving the audience with belly laughs. Lee Nelson took to the stage with a hilarious skits, stories of family life and growing up in the ‘posher’ area of London.

This was just the tonic the audience needed after the November lockdown. Thank you to Coastal Comedy for putting on this thoroughly enjoyable evening.

We hosted Scouting for Girls - Roy Stride known for hits such as “She’s so Lovely” and “This aint a love song” on December 12th. The night was opened by Salisbury trio Echoes Band -Natalie, Tom and Jordan. Lead vocalist Natalie dazzled the audience with melodic and beautifully timed lyrics. Echoes were then followed by London lad John Dhali – John was a last-minute stand in for The Dunwells.

John’s song writing and toe tapping tunes

life and to see it from Katie’s eyes, making us

Madding Crowd will be announcing some

delighted the crowd with catchy riffs. John

feel like we were part of the story. By the time

very big names in January 2021, such as

also performed his newly released “Soft kiss”

Roy came onto the stage the crowd were

the House and Garage Orchestra, who

which transported the audience into the

buzzing and eager for more, and Roy did not

were due to headline at Wembley arena in

secret world of John Dhali – what a delight.

disappoint. The cheeky chap had the energy

February until COVID-19 decided to step in

Katie Kittermaster with guitarist Ben Steele

and enthusiasm of the complete Scouting

and change the plan. Eliza and the Bear and

followed on from John with Country/Pop

for Girls band. With stories behind the SFG

Showhawk Duo will also be performing at

tunes. The singer/songwriter dazzled the

classics and new releases such as “Christmas

the club as well as many more, so please

crowd with stories of life, love and friendships.

in the 80’s” the crowd were delighted, letting

check out our website in January for more

Katie’s country sound and charming onstage

everyone forget about COVID and remember

info: Maddingcrowd.club - Sign up to our

presence invited people to step instead her

the feeling of being at a live gig.

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December 18th Jim Kirkpatrick the Rock and Blues legend from the Band FM produced a fantastic show with support from Skye Couderc, Alex Gonzato and Mischa and his Merry Men. The night was not only a huge success but also and incredible insight to the talent that Madding Crowd has to offer. Even for those who do not follow Jim’s career it was hard to fault the pitch perfect lyrics and the deep bluesy guitar riffs. The talent from this

Support artists socials: Roy Stride:

man is unquestionable. We were also lucky

@echoesbanduk @john_dhali @joe_dolman

enough to have a surprise performance

@katiekittermaster Matt Cardle:

form Matt Terry and his Christmas hit “When

@ellieevans.music @bethdebacci

Christmas comes around” the night was an

Check them out and you can also find their

excellent sign off to 2020.

music on Spotify.

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Events for your diary

What’s on

IN JANUARY

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

CINDERELL A ONLINE PANTOMIME 08 DECEMBER 10 JANUARY

‘MAURITIAN STREET FOOD MASTERCL ASS’

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WITH MASTERCHEF WINNER

ONLINE CL ASSES

26 JANUARY

The Winner of Masterchef 2012, Shelina Permaloo is hosting a ‘cook-long’ Mauritian Street Food Masterclass via Zoom on the 26th January 5.30-7.30pm.

The event is being hosted at luxury kitchen showroom, The Myers Touch, Winchester where Shelina will personally teach guests how to cook a beautiful two course Mauritian menu.

Tickets are £30.00 per person. All signedup guests will be sent a PDF of the recipes in advance and buy all their ingredients so they are ready to cook with their equipment ready. There is also the opportunity to have a Q&A with Shelina after the masterclass. Tickets can be purchased online at via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

FA M I LY LO C K D OW N T I P S & I D E AS This group has been set up to provide support, tips and ideas if you are at home with your family. Being at home with children can be challenging at the best of times so they offer extra help, support and planning to make this uncertain time hopefully a bit easier! They will be posting ideas and suggestions for indoor and garden activities that you can do with your children, from crafts, to challenges, to cooking, to indoor sports, games and more.

FA M I LY L O C K D O W N T I P S & I D E A S

COOKING, MUSIC, PHOTOGR APHY AND SO MUCH MORE! SKILL SHARE www.skillshare.com

E VERYDAY POSITIVIT Y WITH K ATE COCKER ANYTIME FAC E B O O K G R O U P www.facebook.com/groups/ youreverydaypositivity

Facebook: “FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS”

THE BABY CLUB V I R T UA L TO U R S N U M E R O U S D AT E S

AT HOME ANYTIME B B C I P L AY E R

Footprints of London provides unusual and interesting walks across London, and online virtual tours and talks, given by independent guides. Their virtual tours are accessible to everyone and it has enabled them to share their passions with anyone, anywhere.

www.bbc.co.uk

ANIMAL WEBCAMS L I V E D A I LY MARWELL ZOO www.marwell.org.uk

THE MYERS TOUCH

FO O T P R I N T S O F L O N D O N

www.eventbrite.co.uk

www.footprintsoflondon.com

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

THYROID -TH E B UT TERFLY EFFECT Usually, come 1st (OK, maybe 2nd) of

Low levels can change the way the body

January, gyms around the country are

processes fat so, left untreated, this can

awash with bright-eyed hopefuls, throwing

sabotage any healthy diet and exercise

themselves into an exciting new routine that

regimes you start, leaving you unmotivated

usually loses it’s sparkle and is swapped

and unlikely to continue. It can also cause

back for Netflix by week 8.

high cholesterol and clogging of the arteries, which can potentially lead to

One of the most common reasons that

serious heart-related problems, such as

people quit the gym is not seeing results

angina and heart attack.

quick enough. There can be many reasons

(marker for iron storage). We also include an inflammation marker to help interpret your

for this: bad technique, incompatible diet,

The first step in diagnosing hypothyroidism

iron (ferritin) result as well as give a picture

sporadic attendance. But the one that’s not

is to take a blood test, of which we offer

of whether an autoimmune condition is

often mentioned is an underactive thyroid.

three levels:

causing inflammation in your body.

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped

Basic: Measures the level of thyroid

If your results do indicate hypothyroidism,

gland in the neck, just in front of the

stimulating hormone (TSH) as well as

it is easily treated with supplementation

windpipe. One of its main functions is to

free T4 (FT4) and free T3 (FT3), which are

of

produce hormones that help regulate the

biologically active. This is a more accurate

monitored by regular blood tests. So

body's metabolism. These hormones are

way of testing, as most thyroid hormones

enquire today at Elegant and keep on track

called triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine

are bound to proteins in the blood which

this New Year!

(T4). An underactive thyroid often occurs

transport them around your body, meaning

when the immune system, which usually

they are not readily available to your cells.

fights infection, attacks the thyroid gland.

levothyroxine

on

prescription

and

Meet Shikha Rishi I am a highly experienced Aesthetics

This damages the thyroid, which means it is

Advanced: Many thyroid disorders are

Pharmacist and have a number of years

not able to make enough thyroxine, leading

caused by an autoimmune disease and

training under the world-renowned Dr. Katie

to the symptoms of an underactive thyroid,

your risk for this is raised if you or a family

Goldie in Harley Street, London and Dr Tim

such as tiredness, depression, sensitivity to

member has a history of it. As well as TSH,

Pearce at SkinViva, Manchester. My own clinic

cold, muscle aches, loss of libido, dry hair

FT4 and FT3, this test looks for specific

is based in my home town of Bournemouth.

and skin and of course, weight gain!

thyroid antibodies which can indicate that

I am a conscientious practitioner. I want to

your thyroid is under attack from your

understand your aims and expectations and

immune system.

together we will come to a joint treatment plan. This is proven to give a much more

Ultra: This gives you a clear picture of your

natural and longer-lasting result than a “one

thyroid health. On top of the TSH, FT4, FT3

size fits all” approach to Botox and fillers.

and antibodies, this includes important

I only use the most advanced techniques

vitamins and minerals which not only

and products in my consultations including

support your thyroid function but can also

the well-established Botox and Juvederm

mimic the symptoms of underactive thyroid

ranges. I look forward to welcoming you into

if they are found to be low. We include tests

the clinic and to begin our journey together,

for vitamins D, B12, folate (B9) and ferritin

revealing a more elegant you.

C O N TAC T

L O C AT I O N S

07817 594092

Dune Hair and Beauty, Canford Cliffs, Poole

shikha@elegantclinic.co.uk

Beauties Bournemouth, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

www.elegantclinic.co.uk

AR Pharmacy, Totton, Southampton

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

It is time to

TA K E A B R E A K

Pop the kettle on, put your feet up and take 10 minutes to engage your brain and solve these simple puzzles.

ACROSS

DOWN

C RY P T I C C LU E S

C RY P T I C C LU E S

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Spoken (6)

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Quiet (7)

12. Summit (4)

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13. Fishing boat (5)

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Kingdom (5)

17. Eddy (5)

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Hypnotise (9)

18. Thwart (4)

14. Smash (7)

22. Contort (5)

15. Liken (7)

23. Whet (7)

16. Pillage (7)

24. Strain (6)

19. Cram (5)

25. Grade (6)

20. Firearm (5) 21. Stunned (5)

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LAST ISSUES SUDOKU SOLUTION

LAST ISSUES CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS DOWN: 1 Chrysanthemum ~ 2 Attic ~ 3 Shed ~ 4 Entrap ~ 5 Alliance ~ 6 Turn out ~ 7 Clarification ~ 12 Flawless ~ 13 Spotted ~ 15 Snooty ~ 18 Small ~ 19 Zinc ~ ACROSS | 1 Chaos ~ 4 Elastic ~ 8 Retreat ~ 9 Larva ~ 10 Sect ~ 11 Macaroni ~ 13 Silo ~ 14 Scat ~ 16 Hoodwink ~ 17 Asia ~ 20 Metre ~ 21 Origami ~ 22 Modesty ~ 23 Colon.

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

CLASS T I M E TA B L E C H O O S E YO U R C L AS S ES A N D S TA R T Y O U R T R A I N I N G !

MONDAY

Quit talking, start doing!

6.30-7.30

Muay Thai Bootcamp

9.30-10.30

Muay Thai Class

16.15-17.15

Kids Class

17.30-18.30

Junior Class

17.30-18.30

Muay Thai Bootcamp

TUESDAY 9.30-10.30

Muay Thai Class

16.15-17.15

Kids Class

17.15-18.00

Junior Class

18.00-19.00

Boxing

19.00-20.00 Muay Thai Class WEDNESDAY

Long-time no train. How

We have made things simpler and safer by

6.30-7.30

Muay Thai Bootcamp

have you been? It’s been tough here at

joining Mind Body. This allows us to run a

9.30-10.30

Muay Thai Class

Wassmuffin; not having our gym family

booking system so our classes will remain

10.30-11.30

Ladies Thai Fit

around us, not being able to teach or run

in line with requirements. Our timetable

17.30-18.30

Muay Thai Class

classes, not seeing the great pleasure and

is temporarily limited due to the current

fantastic results it brings. After months

circumstances but this actually means it’s

THURSDAY

and months in lockdown and everything it

the perfect time for you to start and see

19.30-20.30 Muay Thai Class

entailed we are finally able to open again

how much you could enjoy the classes

adhering to government guidelines in a

you’ve been dying to try for so long.

Hey people.

safe, clean and professional environment.

Plus to make it even easier for you, all you

FRIDAY 6.30-7.30

Muay Thai Bootcamp

9.30-10.30

Ladies Thai Fit

We have had and will continue to have a

have to do is download the Mind Body

deep clean every 30 days by Viral Shield. It’s a

app search ‘Wassmuffin’ and sign up to

SATURDAY

revolutionary infection control and prevention

the amazing deal for new clients only £30

10.00-11.00

Kids Class

system with long lasting protection. Viral

for 30 days! Yep that’s right £30 for 30

11.00-12.00

Muay Thai Bootcamp

Shield products successfully fight against

days! Come in try out as many sessions as

12.00-13.00

Muay Thai Class

110+ common and exotic pathogens.

you like for 30 days. You will find the new

We also request that people bring their

timetable on the app where you can book

SUNDAY

your space for any of the classes.

12.00-13.00

Boxing

16.00-17.15

Kids Class

own equipment where possible and ensure that any gym equipment used is clean and

Take advantage of our fantastic offer, sign

sanitised after each session.

up to Mind Body and we will see you there!

C O N TAC T

WEBSITE

L O C AT I O N

01202 729 270

www.fitterthanfit.co.uk

Wassmuffin Mixed Martial Arts Academy,

info@fitterthanfit.co.uk

686 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH7 6BT

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