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INTRO 8

HOM E IM PROVEM ENT

NEWS The latest news stories

K I TC H E N H O U S E If home is where the heart is, the heart is where the k en is.

DORSET STEAM C L E A N I N G S E RV I C E S Moving is stressful enough without having to spend hours cleaning

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S TA R KS E L EC T R I CA L Your local trusted electrician

TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S 36

RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS Analytical action

INTERIORS 45

S O U T H C OAS T S TO N E Transform your kitchen with a unique surface

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INTERIORS 50

P R E T T Y PA S T E L S How to work sorbet shades into your home this spring

H E A LT H & B E A U T Y 116

OUTDOOR LIVING 66

FI T N E S S CHALLENGES 4 Incredible fitness challenges to take on

O LTC O Transform your garage space

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U P CYC L E D H A N G I N G B AS K E T S

PURE WELLNESS Is your head too heavy?

How to make hanging baskets out of throwaway junk

FOOD & DRINK 108

R E FO R M E D P L AS T I C S

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

A NEW JOINT PA R T N E R S H I P AT T H E O L D T H AT C H , S TA P E H I L L Multi-award winning restaurateur Andy Lennox has joined forces with landlord Nick Pestana and announces a joint partnership at The Old Thatch, Stapehill, Wimborne, Dorset, a 17th century pub which sits right opposite Stapehill Abbey, is just off the Castleman Trailway and which links Wimborne to Ferndown and Ringwood to Poole.

C H OOS E TH E PERFECT H O M E IN P O O L E D U R I N G I N D E P E N D E N T- L I V I N G COMMUNITIES OPEN WEEK A special open week to view and purchase a choice of stunning independent-living apartments with far-reaching views over Poole takes place next month. Vista in Parkstone and Esprit in Poole town centre will be open to the public to view by appointment only from Monday 17 May to Sunday 23 May. During the event, property viewers can choose their perfect home within the exclusive Platinum Skies communities for people aged over 55 to reserve and purchase. Enhanced Covid-safe. The Vista community in Mount Road, Parkstone, features a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments to choose from, many of which have a balcony or terrace, undercroft parking, homeowners’ lounge, bistro, treatment room, activity room, and communal landscaped gardens.

Over at Esprit in High Street North, Poole, there are a host of one and two-bedroom open plan purpose-built apartments in the town centre which have the benefit of parking, a communal homeowners’ lounge, and a bistro area. Pets are welcome at all Platinum Skies properties. Prices start from £105,500 for an apartment in Espirit and £150,000 for an apartment in Vista, based on the buyer paying 50% of the property’s full market value. The homes in Poole are made affordable as part of a government-backed shared ownership scheme delivered in partnership with Homes England.

There will be an array of freshly baked bread and cakes, local meats, eggs and dairy produce as well as household essentials on offer. The Old Thatch food menu will be locally focused and we are sourcing produce from an array of suppliers from in and around Dorset - if you want to list your product here Andy and Nick urge you to get in touch. The chefs are ready & raring to get the new menus underway and the front of house team are looking forward to serving delicious food for customers old and new. To find out more and keep up to speed on what they’re up to visit them at www.theoldthatch.com or check out their Facebook page @theoldthatchwimborne

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NEW HEAD OF O F F I C E AT S A F F E R Y CHAMPNESS A C C O U N TA N T S I N BOURNEMOUTH Saffery Partner Roger Wareham has been appointed as the new Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth, taking over from senior Partner Nick Fernyhough, who previously held the role for 5 years. Nick Fernyhough said, “It has been an honour to lead our office through such a significant phase of its journey with the office having almost doubled in size since I took over the position. I feel it is important to now hand over this role to Roger who is ideally placed to lead the office through its next exciting chapter.” Roger Wareham commented “I am very proud to succeed Nick as Head of Office. We continue to see significant growth, with some really exciting opportunities in front of us. Our industry is in a period of significant change, both in the mix of firms operating within it but also from technology. We are well placed to take advantage of both of these.”

WINKWORTH WESTBOURNE WELCOM E BAC K WILLIAM B ROWN Winkworth Westbourne are delighted to welcome William Brown back to their long established and highly experienced busy sales and lettings team after spending three years working away from the Westbourne property market. Ben Jesty, Director commented, “We are extremely pleased to welcome William back to the Westbourne branch. William joined us in 2008 in a junior position and worked his way up to office manager after gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the sales and lettings markets along with building up a very loyal client base throughout the Bournemouth, Westbourne and Branksome Park areas over a ten year period. “William is thrilled to be back working in Westbourne and looks forward to reconnecting with past clients and meeting many new ones. “William’s personal yet professional approach has always been welcomed by clients and earned him an incredible amount of repeat business and recommendations over the years. “We are celebrating a record start to 2021 having agreed nearly 100 sales during the first four months of the year. We have always strived to remain the number one Estate Agency in Westbourne and we believe by expanding our long standing team during this busy time, will ensure our customer service levels remain at the high-

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level our clients expect and will help us continue to agree more sales than any other agent in the area.” William commented, “I couldn’t be happier to be back working with the Winkworth Westbourne team. I enjoyed nearly ten years working with them and meeting new clients and have really missed this. In my first couple of weeks back, I have already met with many old clients and look very forward to connecting with many new ones! “I have always loved Westbourne and am so passionate about the local property market and to be working back with the leading agent in Westbourne is extremely exciting.” Should you be considering selling and would like to discuss the potential sale of your property, please contact Winkworth Westbourne on 01202 767633 or westbourne@winkworth.co.uk

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EC O S U STAI NAB LE SO LU TI O N S S U PP O RTI N G RO B ERT LO U I S STE VEN SO N S ITE’S D E VELO PM ENT BY WESTB O U R N E ROTARY C LU B Eco Sustainable Solutions has shown its support for a community project at Skerryvore – a garden which was designed and constructed by the Bournemouth Corporation in 1957 as a memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson who occupied the house on the site from April 1885 until August 1887.

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The house, which was destroyed by enemy bombing on 16th November1940, was named after the Skerryvore Light house built by the Stevenson family firm on the Argyle coast. Eco has donated 2 tonnes of compost to be used to create raised bedded areas at Skerryvore and also used to create the borders in the raised wall ruins and foundations.

The project is being undertaken by Westbourne in Bloom and Westbourne Rotary Club. Westbourne in Bloom created the organisation, ‘Friends of Skerryvore’ 2 years ago and is made up of a dedicated team of volunteers who will be meeting at Skerryvore on the 3rd Saturday of each month to continue to develop the site.

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Branksome Beach is open seven days a week so whether you’re coming in off the beach for a light-bite or coffee and cake, or one of their newest offerings such as their all-new pan roasted fillet of seabass or halloumi burger, it’s time to let Branksome Beach take over the cooking for you. They’ll even do the dishes!

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GO WILD IN THE AISLES WITH TROLLEY DASH FOR LO CAL C HARIT Y Have you ever dreamed of visiting a supermarket before it opens and being allowed to go wild in the aisles and fill your trolley with goodies? Well, thanks to the generosity of Sainsbury’s Poole, Forest Holme Hospice is offering the chance for someone to win a £300 Trolley Dash on Sunday 27th June 2021 at its Pitwines store in Poole. Starting at 9.30am the winner will get 5 minutes to take a look around the shop to plan their route before being given 3 minutes to go wild in the aisle with a maximum spend of £300. Tickets to win the Trolley Dash are £2 each via an online raffle and the closing date is Wednesday 16th June, with the draw taking place on Friday 18th June. All profit from ticket sales will go to the Forest Holme Hospice Charity to help to enhance the lives of adults from across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck who are facing a lifelimiting or terminal illness. To enter the Trolley Dash raffle, please visit www.raffleplayer. com/fhhc

T H E A -Z O F A N G E L INVESTING – AN E V EN T TO EN COU R AG E MORE WO M EN I N TO AN G EL INVESTING HIGH SHERIFF OF DORSET SHOWS SUPPORT FOR LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICE CARE Michael Dooley FRCOG, the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset, has visited Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and looks forward to fully supporting the charity during his term in office. He took time out to visit the hospice on his maiden official visit in his new role. Michael said, “I am thrilled to be able to help LewisManning Hospice Care. It was a real privilege to meet with the Director of Fundraising Tom Goodinge, Day Hospice Clinical Team Manager Debbie Tallick-Wyatt, Director of Finance and Operations Alison Dean and Trustee Timothy Lee, to understand more about the challenges and opportunities that the charity has faced over recent months. It was brilliant to hear about the fantastic new services and initiatives that have evolved during the pandemic and to learn that the hospice is doing such amazing work for the patients and families that it supports with life-limiting illnesses in the local communities of East Dorset & Purbeck. “I’m hoping that my support will help to further raise awareness of Lewis-Manning, encourage additional fundraising and allow me to make introductions for the charity.” CEO Clare Gallie, “To have Michael’s support in his role as Dorset High Sheriff is invaluable. He was introduced to us by the former High Sheriff, Philip Warr, who championed the charity and worked with us during his time in this role in 2019. Philip was so passionate about continuing his relationship with the hospice that he joined us as a Patron of the charity last year. We very much look forward to hosting events at the hospice for Michael and other guests and volunteers to attend and including him in our vibrant and active hospice community.”

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) is to host a brand- new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar will take place on May 18th, entitled the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’, and will be hosted by UK Business Angels CEO Jenny Tooth OBE. Jenny advised, “I am thrilled to be hosting this event and welcoming a wonderful mix of women from across the UK, keen to learn more about the possibilities and opportunities in Angel Investing. Recent research into women in Angel investing has shown that the proportion of women investors is very low compared to their male counterparts, with 85% of investors being male and yet the national picture shows that 45% of the nation’s wealth is owned by women. We are keen to investigate the reasons behind this and change the s tatistics. “Angel investors come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but nearly all have one goal in common – they want to use their money and experience to help young entrepreneurs scale up their businesses to the point where they will achieve a successful exit over a 5-7 year time frame.” The programme will include: • An overview of Angel funding • What to look for in a pitch • Building an investment strategy • Explanation of the risk awareness journey • The opportunities and challenges as a female investor To find out more about the event, register through the link: http://bit.ly/317VOn

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DITTON LODGE, SOUTHBOURNE £375,000

£565,000

Winkworth are delighted to present this double fronted detached family home located on one of Boscombe East’s most popular avenues. Ideally situated within walking distance to the Littledown Leisure Centre and Royal Bournemouth Hospital and with great access road links to the A338 and excellent school catchments.

Winkworth are delighted to present this unique and sizeable maisonette with a bright and spacious living room benefitting from an open fire and large windows overlooking the beautifully kept communal grounds. Unique Property | Three Double Bedrooms | Ensuite | Fitted Kitchen | Allocated Parking | Walk-in Wardrobe | Loft Space

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

WOLVERTON ROAD, PINECLIFFE SOUTHBOURNE broadly Palladian in style and isPOKESDOWN a wide, single storey£325,000 building with large windows over lookingAVENUE, the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a GUIDE £275,000 £300,000 Winkworth Southbourne are pleased to present this including stunning ground floor flat with garden room and a large studio complex a workshop andthree dark room . ThePRICE property currently -has very high ceilings and brick parapets double bedrooms and an extended living area / kitchen with bi-fold doors to the rear

Huge potential to renovate this wonderfully unique property on one of Southbourne’s most popular roads. Amongst the many benefits of the home is the 20ft balcony on the as a studio room, however, can be used as an additional living space. The annexe also has rear of the property with all day sunshine and peaceful outlook. The inside of the property a working log burner and wooden floor. To the rear you will |find privateroom off-road parking. Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall drawing | studio complexboasts | dining room | wine | integrated | small arboretum six high ceilings and cellar spacious rooms withgaraging large windows. Anlake allocated off road| over parking space can be found at the front of the property and the private entrance is to the side. Ground Floor Flat | Three Double Bedrooms | Modern Kitchen | Extended Living Space | Garden acres of land

surrounding the roof which has good storage space.which is currently used garden. The property boasts an additional annexe in the garden,

Annexe | Off Road Parking | Garden

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Kitchen House If home is where the heart is, the heart is where the kitchen is. Since their founding in 1987, Kitchen House has provided new kitchens ranging from fixed budget kitchens, right through

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prior recommendation.

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from the leading manufacturers, who use only the most effective materials. Their appliance suppliers include leading brands like Smeg, Fisher & Paykel, Siemens, Falcon and Mercury. With access to these high quality manufacturers your new kitchen can be fitted with stylish and reliable range cookers, ovens, fridges and freezers. If you have any questions about the service they provide, please feel free to get in touch. If you’d rather take a look at some of the features that they offer in person, then head down to their showroom. Their friendly team will be more than happy to talk it over with you.

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The Misconceptions of Marriage Having practiced in Family Law for over a decade, I have found that there are a number of false beliefs that people say to me time and time again, so in this article I am going to clear up some of the most popular ‘myths’ surrounding separation and divorce. “If I move out of the family home, I will lose my rights” The right to attend and occupy a property is governed by the Land Registry title. Whether married or not, if a property is held in joint names, then, (subject to any court orders) both parties are free to come and go from the property without restriction. If a property is held in one party’s sole name, a spouse would be entitled to occupy the address under their matrimonial home rights, and enter a restriction on the Land Registry title. For unmarried couples, it is possible to obtain an Occupation Order for an ex-partner. “We lived together as partners, so that’s the same as being married” No. Cohabitation does not give a couple the same rights as marriage, there is no such thing as ‘a common law spouse’ in England and Wales and I have stunned many clients who learn, after their relationships have broken down, that they are going to have to ﬁght for the return of any investment or contribution made to a partner’s property. If two people are planning to move in together, it is important to consider a Cohabitation Agreement. This will record the intention for the property and any contributions now, in the future and in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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TALBOT WOODS | POA Attractive character home in favoured location - a delightful period home boasting three double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and double garage situated on a large, secluded plot in Talbot Woods.

WESTBOURNE | £500,000

WEST CLIFF | OIEO £625,000

A beautifully presented 4 bedroom house with views over and direct access onto Coy Pond gardens. Two bath/shower rooms, re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, living/dining room and study. Gardens. Landscaped garden with games room/bar, driveway and garage.

A stunning contemporary apartment located in the premier West Cliff location offering 2000 sq ft of accommodation. Featuring three double bedrooms, two luxury shower rooms, impressive open plan kitchen and split level living/dining room. Many original features. Share of freehold. Detached garage.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £250,000

BOSCOMBE | £220,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £285,000

A beautifully presented two double bedroom first floor apartment situated in an exclusive development within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre. Benefitting from an en suite shower room, south facing balcony, communal gardens and garage. No forward chain.

A well maintained character split level apartment located just moments from the seafront offering two double bedrooms, an en suite bathroom, kitchen/dining room, allocated parking and garage, no forward chain. Share of freehold.

A superbly presented spacious two double bedroom apartment with southerly facing balcony and garage. Within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre and main transport links. Modern fitted kitchen and bathroom and additional WC. Share of freehold. No forward chain.

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

SOUTHBOURNE | GUIDE PRICE £650,000 A beautifully presented detached home enviably located just moments from the clifftop and only 0.2mile from Southbourne Grove. Offering three double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, useful loft room, three reception rooms, kitchen, garden and garage.

COY POND | GUIDE PRICE £595,000

TALBOT WOODS | GUIDE PRICE £550,000

A stunning three double bedroom detached bungalow situated in the highly desirable Coy Pond location within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre. Benefitting from a stunning open plan kitchen/ dining room with vaulted ceiling, luxury bathroom, private rear garden, ample off road parking and garage.

A beautifully presented semi-detached home situated in an enviable location just moments from Bournemouth gardens. Offering three double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom, GF WC, two reception rooms, modern kitchen and a large private garden.

BOURNEMOUTH | £270,000

EAST CLIFF | £425,000

DEAN PARK | £290,000

A superbly presented two double bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment located in the heart of Bournemouth town centre and within a moments walk of the award winning sandy beaches. Secure underground parking. Sunny aspect balcony. Share of freehold. No forward chain.

An immaculately presented two double bedroom third floor apartment located in a luxury development on the East Cliff within easy reach of the town centre and a moments walk to the seafront. Balcony with sea views. Share of freehold. Porter service. Secure underground parking.

An immaculately presented two double bedroom, two bath/ shower room top floor apartment located in the premier dean park location moments from Bournemouth town centre. Featuring a modern fitted kitchen, loft storage, garage and a share of freehold.

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

WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £750,000 This well maintained and superbly positioned 2,000 sq ft four double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room, two reception room detached family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a 115ft private west facing garden with a single garage, car port and in and out driveway, situated on a good sized corner plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre. The current owner has been in residence for circa 39 years, over which time the property has been extremely well maintained offering enormous amount of potential.

FERNDOWN | OIEO £525,000

FERNDOWN | £525,000

This extremely spacious and rarely available three double bedroom, one shower room, one bathroom top floor apartment has a private balcony along with its own private lift rising to a private landing, two generous sized secure underground parking spaces and no onward chain.

This beautifully finished and deceptively spacious four bedroom, one bathroom, detached chalet bungalow has a 125ft enclosed rear garden with recently constructed detached home office/games room, single garage and generous off road parking for several vehicles.

FERNDOWN | £475,000

FERNDOWN | OIEO £450,000

FERNDOWN | OIEO £390,000

This superbly positioned and generous sized three bedroom, one bathroom bungalow has a private south facing rear garden, detached garage and generous off road parking whilst situated on a secluded corner plot approximately 600 metres from Ferndown town centre.

This superbly positioned and well maintained two/three bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room detached bungalow has a private, west facing rear garden, detached single garage, car port and in and out driveway providing generous off road parking.

This stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment offers over 1,000 sq ft of accommodation, enjoys golf course views and is sold with a share of the freehold. This particular apartment also has the benefit of an additional cloakroom, two Juliette balconies, golf course views, allocated parking and a lift.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 6-8 Victoria Road, Ferndown

WIMBORNE | GUIDE PRICE £500,000 This recently modernised and superbly positioned two double bedroom detached bungalow has a 110ft private, enclosed rear garden, driveway providing generous off road parking for several vehicles situated on a plot approaching ¼ of an acre. Located down a private road and enjoys a delightful semi-rural location. The property has a tremendous amount of scope and potential to be enlarged and enhanced (subject to necessary planning consents).

GOLF LINKS ROAD | GUIDE PRICE £400,000

DUDSBURY AVENUE | £375,000

This immaculately presented light and spacious two double bedroom second floor apartment has a lift, share of freehold, single garage and offers exceptional value for money. Positioned in an exclusive development in one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

This well-presented and extremely spacious three double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, two reception room first floor apartment has a lift and stairs, enclosed balcony/ conservatory, single garage and a share of the freehold. Red Roofs enjoys a convenient and sought after location. ROOF £375,000

FERNDOWN | £380,000

FERNDOWN | £375,000

FERNDOWN GUIDE PRICE £300,000

This newly constructed and luxuriously appointed three bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room second floor apartment has a lift, 11ft private balcony, car port and private lockable store. Situated in immaculately kept private grounds of over ¾ of an acre whilst enjoying one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations.

This immaculately presented and well proportioned two double bedroom detached bungalow has a 40ft private, enclosed garden, single garage and driveway. The current owners have modernised this spacious bungalow which occupies a larger than average secluded corner plot in a popular and convenient location within Ferndown.

This well presented and conveniently located three bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room semi detached modern family home has an enclosed garden and secure gated parking. This deceptively spacious and superbly positioned family home enjoys a convenient location in the heart of Ferndown’s town centre.

01202 890890 | ferndown@hearnes.com | www.hearnes.com | 6-8 Victoria Road, Ferndown

BAITER PARK | £169,000

HAMWORTHY | £180,000

A modern ground floor apartment with one double bedroom, open plan kitchen/lounge, separate bathroom, and large walk-in storage cupboard. The property has been recently redecorated and recarpeted and offered with no forward chain. This well presented apartment is set on the edge of the popular Poole Quarter development and is within 500 metres of both Poole and Baiter Parks, with the harbour beyond.

A beautifully presented and spacious 2 double bedroom top (2nd floor) apartment offering an open plan lounge/diner and separate kitchen, bathroom and a garage in a block to the rear of the property. The property is conveniently located within 2 miles of Poole Town Centre.

POOLE | £200,000 NEW INSTRUCTION

HAMWORTHY | £288,000

POOLE | £300,000

A ground floor two bedroom apartment with kitchen, bathroom, good size lounge/diner, storage facilities and a garage. Located within ½ a mile of Ashley Cross and within 2 miles of Poole town centre. The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and views out to the front gardens.

A beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached house set in a lovely development consisting of four houses which were built in 2018 by a local reputable developer. This spacious property offers a kitchen/breakfast room, large open plan lounge/diner, south facing rear garden & 2 ORP spaces.

Daniel Heights is an eye-catching development of 6 apts which sits proudly on Longfleet Road overlooking a lovely green area opposite and affording wonderful views of Poole Town and Poole Harbour. Set over 3 floors, flat E is on the top floor and has spacious accommodation with a feature window.

PARKSTONE | £325,000

LOWER PARKSTONE | OIEO £350,000

OLD TOWN | £425,000

The Old Bakery was originally built around 1890 as a bakehouse to the shop ‘W.J. Pitcher’. We believe in the 1990’s the plot was then divided. Renovated in the past few years the property is presented in show home condition & blends the charm of a Victorian property with modern fittings & charm.

A beautifully presented and modernised Victorian 4 bedroom, mid terrace home, blending the charm and character of Victorian features with modern and elegant styling. Offering a double reception room currently used as a sitting area with feature log burner and dining area.

Rarely available in Old Town Poole is this character 4 bedroom mid terrace home built in the 1880’s and still retaining many character features which are blended with more modern styling. The home, set over 3 floors, has spacious accommodation to include a stunning kitchen/dining/family room.

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

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Guide price £1,850,000

West Parley | 01202 855595

Guide price £1,250,000

Undoubtedly a “Grand Design contender”, The Old Chapel is a unique home that has been skillfully and imaginatively created from the chapel at Stapehill Abbey. This stunning property has been expertly refurbished to create an exceptionally spacious residence exuding quality and character throughout.

A rare opportunity to purchase a stunning brand new house that is being finished to an exceptionally high standard. The house is being built by renowned local builders Caspian Developments and enjoys a prestigious location tucked away in a small quiet cul de sac. Generous plot with south facing garden.

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Guide price £1,170,000 Fine & Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to offer this impeccably presented six-bedroom detached house in the very desirable area of Ashley Cross. This property offers over 2,900 sq feet of living space spread over three floors, a generous sized garden and a private front driveway with gates and ample parking space. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this property. Beautifully presented detached house | Rear garden with sun deck | Six bedrooms | Three balconies | Ample off road parking | Gates enclosing driveway | EPC TBC

OIEO £1,000,000

A stunning contemporary home located within easy reach of Wimborne town centre. Superbly presented - garaging - parking - private rear garden - must be viewed! Detached contemporary style home | Four bedrooms and four ensuites | Open plan living with balcony | Master suite with dressing room and ensuite | Double garage | Secure gated entrance with parking and attached double garage | Far reaching views | Easy reach of town | EPC B

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Ferndown | 01202 855595

Guide price £895,000

This stylish and beautifully appointed modern detached executive residence is positioned on a small exclusive development backing on to a paddock and protected SSSI Heathland on the edge of Ferndown just a short distance away from the town centre. Stylish and beautifully appointed family home | Wonderful 6 bedroom executive residence | 3,200 sq ft of accommodation over three floors | Delightful wooded aspect to the rear | Cul de sac location close to protected heathland | Impressive master bedroom suite with balcony | Stunning open plan kitchen/ family room | Four luxurious high spec contemporary bathrooms | No forward chain | EPC D

Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide price £775,000

Throop | 01202 555 550

Asking price £800,000

Edwards Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale this stunning six bedroom detached house in an idyllic setting. This incredibly spacious family home boasts a substantial private front and rear garden, a picturesque duck pond nearby and a double garage, this property is sure to impress even the most discerning of buyers. Six good sized bedrooms | Substantial rear garden | Detached family home | Beautiful front garden | Double garage | Ideal location | Off road parking | Separate utility room | Picturesque duck pond nearby | Two luxury en-suite bathrooms | EPC C

Broadstone | 01202 842842

OIEO £750,000

Stunning four bedroom detached bungalow located in the pretty village of Gaunts Common. Extended and refurbished to an exacting standard the property is spacious, light and versatile with ample parking and a detached garage. A neatly landscaped, generously sized garden completes the picture!

This well proportioned, detached three bedroom bungalow is located along a well regarded road, close to local amenities and in catchment for well regarded schools. Accommodation also includes a large dual aspect lounge/dining room, modern kitchen and family bathroom as well as an attached double garage.

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Ashley Heath | 01202 855595

Guide price £700,000

Colehill | 01202 842842

OIEO £675,000

Enjoying a premier location in one of the areas most sought after roads is this delightful and very well presented detached chalet bungalow offering modernised and versatile accommodation over two floors. The chalet occupies a generous plot of 0.215 of an acre with an 80ft south facing rear garden.

This substantial family home is located close to Wimborne with access to local amenities and delightful forest walks nearby. Accommodation is arranged over three floors offering spacious and versatile living space and six bedrooms. There is also a double garage and garden chalet.

Verwood | 01202 829777

Redhill | 01202 555 550

Guide price £620,000

Fine and Country Homes from Edwards are delighted to offer for sale this simply superbly presented completely bespoke detached bungalow having been extensively remodelled and updated by the current owners with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The property boasts three double bedroom, two ensuites and a detached double garage. Delightful cul de sac location with the town centre only a short walk away. Detached bungalow | Extensively remodelled and updated | Quality fixtures and fittings throughout | Three double bedrooms | Two en-suites | Contemporary open plan kitchen/ diner | Generous size living room | Vaulted sunroom extension | EPC C

Guide price £600,000

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, two large balconies and a private rear garden. Viewing is highly recommended. Four large double bedrooms | Beautiful far reaching views of the River Stour | Unique detached family home | Architect designed to a high standard | Ample off road parking | Gas central heating | Double glazing | Integrated double garage | Good travel links to the rest of the UK | Two balconies | Great school catchment area | EPC D

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Three Legged Cross | 01202 829777

Asking price £550,000 Fine & Country Homes from Edwards is delighted to offer to the market this immaculately refurbished family home. Set back from the road this elevated property benefits from uninterrupted panoramic views. Bifold doors from the vast family room allow access to the garden with its fantastic sun drenched patio and dappled shade beyond from the mature trees that surround it.

OIEO £425,000 NEW INSTRUCTION – A beautifully presented four bedroom link detached family home with bright and spacious living accommodation. Situated within a quiet cul de sac location in a semi-rural location close to Verwood and Ferndown.

Ferndown | 01202 855595

Wimborne | 01202 842842

Guide price £375,000

A delightful two double bedroom detached bungalow, beautifully presented with light and bright accommodation and a private rear garden enjoying a southerly aspect. No forward chain, viewing advised. Delightful two bedroom detached bungalow | Spacious living room with southerly aspect | Beautifully presented with light and bright accommodation | Stylish wellappointed kitchen | Master bedroom with built in wardrobes | Bedroom 2 good sized double | Newly re-fitted shower room | Private south facing rear garden & single garage | EPC D

Guide price £295,000

This three bedroom mid terrace family home is located within catchment for popular schools, close to local amenities and within easy reach of Wimborne town. Offered with no forward chain, accommodation also includes a lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen and bathroom as well as garage in a block. Mid terrace family home | Three bedrooms | Dual aspect lounge/dining room | Fitted kitchen | Family bathroom | Enclosed rear garden | Garage in block | No forward chain | EPC C

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Analytical Action I’m actually a bit uncomfortable with our results at the moment – it’s a very good year to be in the UK holiday business.

Making hay whilst the sun is shining is a

descriptions are subjective but what we are

very important business principle – when

going to concentrate on are measurable

things are going well it’s not time to relax,

data points and appropriate action.

you need to double down on everything that’s working however it’s when things

Establish what to measure and produce

aren’t going so well that you need to show

a data set for comparison

your worth.

Before you can consider anything you have to have something to compare it with

An owner recently said to me ‘You don’t

so at regular intervals I run data across

really do anything nowadays, people just

all our properties so I know where each

choose their holidays online and you collect

property stands.

An owner may ring to

performance indicator and the one we use

the money’. Nothing could be further from

say they are concerned with the number

to determine which properties are under

the truth, selling on the web is a hugely

of August bookings, if they have 30% more

performing and need action.

complex exercise which requires constant

bookings for the year than average across

attention and action based on analysis.

the portfolio then there’s no need for any

Unique page views

action other than patience. It’s sometimes

In our business a guest will view a property

It’s easy to bask in the glory when a

difficult to get across that roughly 50% of

multiple times before booking so we use

property is doing well which is generally a

our properties will have below average

unique page views which is the number

combination of luck and judgement but it’s

results across all datasets so we also

of different people that have viewed a

when bookings are not coming in that we

consider historical data – are we up on last

property in a given period.

need to prove our worth. Although I’m going

year and how did that finish?

exact representation as views from a work

to talk about the holiday letting business,

It’s not an

computer, phone and ipad at home will

the principles apply to marketing almost

Number of bookings

count as three unique visits but that’s fine as

anything online, whether it be selling houses,

This is the statistic anchoring all the

long as you are using a consistent measure.

long term rentals or washing machines.

analysis – expectations will vary according

If uniques are low then that’s actually

to property type and strategy – we may go

good news – there’s no point in changing

Gut feel does have its place in all

for fewer bookings at a higher rate in some

anything as if people aren’t looking they

marketing and some things like wording of

cases but across the board this is the key

won’t be booking.

Action is easy, you

need more traffic so we can promote the property on the front page, feature in an email newsletter and highlight on landing pages for appropriate paid search adverts. Booking Rate Assuming that the page is receiving average or better unique page views then the booking rate gives us a measure of the problem. This is simply the number of bookings divided by the number of page views producing a percentage of people who went on to book, typically 1-3%. Now we can see how much of a problem we have, if it’s a little below average then a few tweaks and a bit of promotion will be

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enough to steer things in the right direction, if it’s very low then we need to move on to further analysis and more radical action. Page Dwell Time

sale at a kitchen company. If you promote

2. Consider getting a hot tub if you have

This is a measure of how long people stay

a discount then the data will be skewed

a suitable place to put it. Does require

looking at a page and gives us an insight

and you won’t know how effective the

a bit of investment and they do need a

into whether they like what they see.

reduction would be in the long term. The

lot of maintenance but definitely bring

lower than average dwell time indicates that

right thing to do is simply lower the price

more revenue than they cost.

something is putting people off so we need

without fanfare then compare the data

to look at the description but most of all the

after a statistically significant period of time

photos – are they a bit dull or out of date?

– typically a month or so. I prefer to make

family weekends.

We may do a reshoot perhaps with some

a fairly substantial change to prove the

like to pack in guests as we just end up

new soft furnishings or on a perfect sunny

point, perhaps 10-20%, the worst that can

getting the same money for more wear

day, however sometimes just changing the

happen is you get lots of bookings which is

and tear but if you have a 4 or 5 bed house

lead photo can make a difference. If the

definitely a first world problem.

with a bit of space, adding some extra

dwell time is higher than average then it’s

3. For larger properties gear up for big Normally we don’t

bunks or singles to stretch the capacity

likely that we have a price issue- potential

If all else fails

guests like what they see and are looking at

Sometimes

things in detail but eventually not booking

stubbornly low despite all of our efforts

so it’s time to consider a price reduction.

and we need to look at doing something

can get you access to a different market. bookings

can

remain

You will need to get in a big enough table for everyone to eat together.

significant, especially if the place is a little

The key message here is that it’s no good

Managing price changes

bit away from the beach so not an obvious

doing nothing and hoping it gets better,

Lowering price overall is different from

first choice for guests. Apart from a refurb

blaming the weather, the economy or

putting up a special offer. If you are going

or big update of contents there are a few

anything else – the dog ate my homework!

to do a discount then there needs to

things to try that can make a real difference.

It’s really important to keep a track of

be a reason – last minute, new property

performance and take action, otherwise

promotion, early booking special. If you

1. Accept dogs – costs nothing and can

just put an offer across the calendar without

make a really big difference, especially if

a reason it feels a bit like the permanent

you have a nice enclosed garden.

you can’t be surprised if there’s no change in the outcome.

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LEF T & BELOW Wheatacre Hall, Suffolk | PA Photo/Wheatacre Hall

Wheatacre Hall, Suffolk Sleeping between hay bales doesn’t have to be basic. Eight luxury converted barns offer high end facilities in the surrounds of a dairy and arable farm on the Suffolk/Norfolk border in the Waveney Valley. Furnished in a bucolic style, the homes have hot tubs and a games rooms with pool, table tennis and table football. A further play barn is available for children, while adults can work out in a fitness barn or go swimming at the nearby Waveney River Centre. Guests can watch cows being milked or explore the property on fishing trips, birdwatching walks and bike rides. Local attractions include Africa Alive, a 100acre safari and adventure park, featuring zip wires, tree houses and boat rides. The Norfolk Broads and seaside resort of Southwold are a short drive away. HOW: Farm Stay (farmstay.co.uk) offers a week’s stay from £465.

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Northumberland Farm, Northumberland A traditional farm with grassland supporting cattle and sheep alongside cereals such as wheat and barley, this is the place for guests eager to get a hands-on feel for rural living. Join the farmer on a tour of the farm or help him on his early morning rounds to check the animals. By adopting a traditional approach to farming and working alongside nature, the owners have created a biodiverse wildlife haven of hares, badgers, roe deer, owls, yellowhammers, merlins, kestrels, geese, swans and buntings. In the absence of light pollution, this is also a fantastic place for star gazing. Admire the night sky from the veranda of en-suite canvas lodges. For dining, the owners host supper clubs or provide ingredients and recipes for guests to cook themselves. Food comes from a range of local suppliers, including linecaught wild salmon, Lindisfarne oysters, and lamb and beef reared on the farm. Less than a mile from the sandy beaches of the

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Northumbrian coastline and a 15-minute walk into the pretty seaside village of Seahouses, the farm is ideally located for long, dramatic hikes. HOW: Feather Down (featherdown.co.uk; 01420 80804) offers a four-night stay in a lodge sleeping up to six from £485. Tintagel Duck Farm Campsite, Cornwall Hundreds of pop-up camping stays are expected to appear this summer as farmers take advantage of ‘permitted development rights’ to set up site for up to 56 days in the year without the need for formal planning permission. Guests are invited to pitch their tents on the laid-back coastal farm, where feathered friends Gaggles

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main

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The site offers car-free pitches, portaloos, two hot outdoor showers, and an on-site food truck for easy dinners. Tintagel, home to King Arthur’s legendary castle ruins, is a five-minute drive away. HOW: Pitchup.com (pitchup.com) offers a non-electric grass tent pitch from £20 per night. The Forest of Bowland, Lancashire Often referred to as the Switzerland of England, the Forest of Bowland on the western edge of the Pennines, is recognised as an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Owned by the Gorst family, who have lived here for 70 years, this former goat farm has canvas lodges with indoor and outdoor showers and a wood stove. For extra indulgence, hot tubs can also be booked. It’s a fully functioning property, supplying supermarkets with free range eggs, and has herds of cattle and sheep on site.

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An outdoor play area with zip wire is popular with children, while the River Wyre and nearby beaches are recommended for summer dips. The historical city of Lancaster is within easy reach, along with the promenades of Morecambe. HOW: Feather Down (featherdown.co.uk; 01420 80804) offers a four-night stay in a lodge sleeping up to six from £455. Scrogg House Farm, Yorkshire Dales There’s a long history of farming at this idyllic site in the Rawthey Valley, near Sedbergh. The area has been used since 1568 and the current farmhouse was built by the Dover Family in 1895.

Surrounded

free

range

chickens,

donkeys and Highland Cattle, Boskins Cottage (sleeps four) was once the lower section of an old threshing barn and takes its name from the old dividers used in the lower section of the barn, which have been retained as a feature in the property. Exposed stonework and high-beamed ceilings create a rustic atmosphere, and a secluded patio overlooking the countryside is perfect for private dinners and drinks. Hikes from the doorstep include a path alongside the River Rawthey to England’s highest above ground waterfall Cautley Spout. The cottage also has direct access to the river with fishing rights and a deepwater pool for swims. HOW: Two-night stays from £218. Visit scrogghouse.farm. Words by Sarah Marshall, PA

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Introduce some lighter fabrics Freshening up your home can be as simple as taking away some of the heavy accent details. With warmer weather approaching, there’s little need for velvet throws and cable-knit blankets, and you might want to store away your rugs to give wooden floors a more open feel. Spring is typically associated with florals, but lighter fabrics in earth tones have a breezy feel that’s perfect for the changing weather. You could update your cushion covers or hang a set of lighter, linen curtains that allow for better airflow. We like Zara’s Natural Linen Curtains (£79.99, zarahome. com) which are made from 100% European grown linen and come in a complementary beige tone, that looks great in every type of home.

Restyle your shelves You don’t have to invest in expensive new artwork to refresh your walls – simply reordering the items on your shelving can give your space a fresh feel. You can heighten the aesthetic appeal of a bookshelf by mixing materials like glass and ceramics – if you want to invest in some inspiring objects, we like Hay’s W&S Sculptural Bookend (£65, monologuelondon.com). Or, If you’re on a tight budget, simply changing the snaps in your photo frames can transform the feel of your space. Shelves can be a trouble spot for dust and grime, so before you start rearranging, it’s best to pull everything off and give all the items a thorough clean before placing them back.

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Prep your outdoor space Speaking of the garden, now’s the ideal time to get Let there be light

yours in shape ahead of BBQ season. As well as mowing

Changing your lampshades is a really inexpensive trick

the lawn regularly and applying lawn feed, you could

that can add a pop of spring colour to a gloomy living

tidy up your borders and plant some colourful spring

room or bedroom.

flowers, like crocuses, bluebells and allium. Jet washing a patio area can also bring a fresh lease of life to your

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garden, too.

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Buy some bold prints

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and comforting in the winter, you might enjoy something

Head to the local antique store or ask your friends if they

more vibrant adorning your walls now the sun’s out

have any unwanted furniture that could make for a good

for longer.

DIY project. Pinterest is a great resource for finding ideas and inspiration for upcycling furniture, but there really are

Take advantage of the frames you already own and buy

no rules when it comes to pulling out your paintbrush.

new artwork in the same size as your existing prints, so it’s a simple job of swapping them out.

You could try upholstering some chairs with a gardeninspired fabric, or painting some wood furniture in a

Desenio (desenio.com), Postery (postery.com) and King

spring-ready pastel colour, like Lick’s eggshell paint in

and McGraw (kingandmcgaw.com) are some of our

Fresh Neo Green (£38 for 2.5 litres, lickhome.com). Turning

favourite places to source unique and affordable pieces.

an object from trash to treasure is also a super satisfying way to pass a sunny spring weekend in the garden.

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Here’s how to make hanging baskets out of throwaway junk Kitchen colanders, old wellies and woolly jumpers can help create beautiful hanging baskets, says gardening expert Chris Collins. From milk cartons to baked beans tins, colanders to old pullovers, green fingered growers at Garden Organic are encouraging gardeners to get creative with their hanging baskets to help protect the planet and their purses. With more of us taking up gardening during the pandemic, the horticultural charity is expecting a big uplift in the popularity of hanging baskets ahead of the summer. But if you don’t already have a regular basket to reuse, before visiting the garden centre check what you might have lying around at home that could be transformed into a sustainable container.

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wool as synthetic fibres can break down into the soil

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HOW TO ACHIEVE HANGING BASKET SUCCESS Get the right soil mix: “All plants grown in containers need plenty of nutrients, especially flowering ones. Get your potting mix right by using peat free potting compost or making your own,” says Collins. “A combination of soil with homemade compost and grit to give good drainage will make an ideal growing mix. Top up with a liquid feed every couple of weeks. Make your own from comfrey or nettle leaves steeped in water or buy a certified organic fertiliser.” Deadhead often: “Keep deadheading regularly. This prevents the plant from setting seed, and encourages further blooms.” Site your basket sensibly: “Choose your hanging place wisely. You need plenty of sun and shelter from wind.” Further information and tips on growing organically can be found at gardenorganic.org.uk. Words by Hannah Stephenson, PA

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

VA U X H A L L I N S I G N I A REFRESHED Vauxhall has refreshed its Insignia line up for 2021 with an all-new range of fuelefficient powertrains, revised technology, and a new exterior design. The new Insignia engine line-up features three- and four-cylinder units, including a 1.5-litre (122PS) diesel unit that achieves CO2 emissions of 121g/km WLTP. Above these are two 2.0-litre petrol engines with 200PS and 230PS, as well as a 2.0-litre fourcylinder diesel, which will be introduced later this year. The 2.0-litre petrol engines are also the first Vauxhall engines with cylinder deactivation. Unless the driver needs a lot of power, the variable camshaft control deactivates two cylinders, significantly reducing fuel consumption. With a new front and rear design, the flagship large saloon follows the example set by the shape of the innovative new LED headlights, with the new chrome-edged radiator grille wider and featuring more prominent slats, making the Vauxhall logo in the middle appear larger.

HYU NDAI ANNOU N C ES NE W KO N A E L EC T R I C P R I C E S Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of its new KONA Electric. First released in 2018, the New KONA Electric has undergone a series of exterior design updates and specification. There’s a choice of two powertrains, a 39.2kWh with 136PS and a range of 189 miles, or the 64kWh with 204PS and a range of 300 miles. Both models offer charging flexibility with standard 7 pin Type 2 CCS and 3 pin ICCB charging cables. It can be charged from as little as 47 minutes on a 100kW charger, with a full recharge from a 7.2kW charger in 6 hours. Three trim levels are available with new SE Connect and Ultimate trims joining a revised Premium specification. From

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£33,125 on the road, the KONA Electric SE Connect includes a standard 10.25” digital instrument cluster, rear parking sensors with a rear view camera, keyless entry with stop/start button and smart adaptive cruise control with stop/go function. The Premium trim has been revised from the previous model, with standard equipment additions including full LED headlamps, heated front seats heated steering wheel and a comprehensive safety equipment list. New to the KONA Electric range is the Ultimate 64 kWh, which now adds an electric tilt and slide sunroof, head up display, leather upholstery with full electric adjustments to the front, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.

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R O A D T E S T: J E E P R E N E G A D E T R A I L H A W K 4 X E Everyone knows that Land Rover has a fine, and well deserved, reputation for off-road ability. It seems that every other 4x4 takes second place to the Solihull masters of all terrain. However, there’s another brand that has an equally fine reputation that precedes, indeed inspired, the genius of Maurice Wilks who founded Land Rover. Jeeps are synonymous with WWII and it was their ability to traverse seemingly any kind of landscape that led to some of the best off road vehicles ever produced. Now part of Fiat and Chrysler Jeep still produce chunky Tonka-toy like off roaders, with the exception of the more stylistically smooth Compass, and my test was the Renegade complete with plug-in electric assistance. Priced from £32,600 the Renegade 4xe offers all the usual charging options including a standard domestic socket. Being a hybrid, smaller battery, on a domestic socket the charge time is as little as 4 hours. For that you have a commuting

range of around 26 miles, maybe more depending upon your driving style, and modes for hybrid, electric and e-save (which helps charge the battery along with maximum braking regeneration). The battery comes with an 8-year 100,000 mile warranty. On the road the Renegade is probably one of the most practical hybrids I have driven, with a decent turn of speed, 62 mph in just 7.1 seconds, and a smooth 6-speed automatic gearbox along with that all-wheel-drive ability. That offers simple dial technology

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for the kind of surface you’re dealing with and even the ability to lock the system into low range for real mud-plugging ability. In hybrid mode the transition between electric and petrol is smooth and as long as the battery isn’t extremely low e-save mode and maximum regeneration means you can see the battery charge climb. Standard fare is good with all the usual motoring accoutrements even on the leadin version with my £36,500 Trailhawk model especially well appointed. The Jeep feels durable and is nicely appointed, but it battles against the fact that at this price it’s in Discovery Sport territory, albeit mild hybrid form rather than plugin. The Discovery will be seen as a more premium choice and I’m not sure the plugin versus mild hybrid systems will make much difference. It makes the Renegade’s job somewhat harder, which is a shame as the Jeep is one of the most capable and likeable off roaders you can buy.

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VO LKSWAG EN TO UAR EG R O PEN S FO R O R D ER The Volkswagen Touareg R is the first fully-fledged production R model to be launched with an electrified powertrain. Capable of both impressive performance as well as ultra-low emissions, the Touareg R features a petrol plug-in hybrid system producing 462 PS and starts at £71,995. The high-performance SUV has 462 PS and 700 Nm of torque available. This impressive output makes the Touareg R the most powerful production Volkswagen to date. Its 0 to 62 mph sprint time of 5.1 seconds accelerates the Touareg R into the territory of the brand’s other R models, and is within half a second of the Golf R’s 4.7-second figure. The Touareg R’s top speed is limited to 155 mph (where permitted). A maximum of 70% of the car’s torque can be transferred to the front wheels, and up to 80% to the rear axle, via a centre differential lock. At the heart of the Touareg R is a sophisticated 3.0-litre V6 TSI eHybrid plug-in powertrain with fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 94.2 mpg and 67 g/km (WLTP combined cycle) respectively. A 28mile electric-only range accessible in the Touareg R’s E-MODE.

ROAD TEST: S K O D A O C TAV I A E S TAT E You tend to know that if your local constabulary use a particular make of car then it’s a pretty sure fire bet that car is going to be pretty good. In addition to the seemingly stock Vauxhall, Peugeot and BMW fleet you may have noticed the emergence of Skoda into the police ranks. Even away from their favourite vRS models the Octavia range is very comprehensive with hatchback and estate models, petrol and diesel engines plus manual or VAG’s DSG automatic transmission. The Octavia is also available in mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form too. Plugin versions are only available at the higher end of the range but mild hybrid is available from the lead-in models. My choice was the estate, very practical unlike so many stylised estates, in SE L First Edition form. Octavia estates start from a reasonable £22,210, which is a lot of car and kit for your money, but my SE L First edition sits near the top end of the range at £29,540 with a 150 PS 2.0 litre diesel under the bonnet. Standard fare is impressive with such things as adaptive cruise control, dual zone climate, navigation, powered and heated

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door mirrors, heated front seats, LED lighting, auto lights and wipers, privacy glass, keyless entry and start and a 10” touch screen, plus a very good array of safety kit. As ever there is a plethora of options so you can easily adapt the car to your own personal specification, finance permitting of course! Diesels are far from flavour of the road at the moment but for those with higher mileage lives they can make good sense as they offer higher mpg and generally better low down engine power. The DSG gearbox is a delight allowing a more relaxed drive when it does everything or more driver involvement, via steering wheel paddles, if that is your thing. Smooth and very refined the Octavia is a nice place to be with good adjustment of the seating and not too much over digitalisation of the controls. That said ‘bring back buttons’ would still be my mantra. My test model had the optional panoramic sunroof, which at £1,150, is not cheap but made the world of difference to the already spacious interior. Quality as ever with VAG is excellent with a solid and upmarket, in an understated non-shouty way, feel that few other manufacturers seem to achieve.

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C O N C O U RS O F ELEGAN C E R E VE ALS S PEC IAL D I S PL AY IN HONOUR OF H ER MA J EST Y TH E Q U EEN ’S 9 5 T H B I RTH DAY The Concours of Elegance for September 2021 will include a line-up of 95 of the finest British cars celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday. The event was first established in 2012 to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with a collection of 60 of the rarest cars in the world in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle. Since then the Concours of Elegance has evolved into a world-

renowned celebration hosted since 2017 at Hampton Court Palace. Beginning at 1926 – the year of Her Majesty’s birth – and working its way through to 2021, the Queen’s 95th Birthday Celebration Display will chart the evolution of the British motor industry through its many ups and downs. The line-up begins with the Bentley 4½-Litre, which proved its mettle with an outright win in the 1928 Le Mans race and subsequent Brooklands competition success. In 1948, another of Britain’s motorsport and speed legends came into

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existence, the Jaguar XK120 which set 24hour and seven-day, seven-night speed records of more than 100mph each. By the mid-1960s, Rover’s market research team were reporting the emergence of a new market in America for recreational offroad vehicles, which led to the development of the Range Rover in 1970. The Rolls-Royce Phantom VII marked the reemergence of Rolls-Royce under BMW ownership. Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2021 are available now from just £30 for halfday entry. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets.

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R O A D T E S T: HONDA CIVIC T YPE R – THE KIND OF C A R Y O U TA K E O U T JUST FOR A DRIVE Jeremy Clarkson called it revolting, Richard Hammond called it hideous, so is Honda’s Civic Type R really that bad looking? Well, it’s certainly eye-catching with its overly large rear spoiler, bright red seats and in my test car’s case (a GT model costing €42,230) matching paintwork. The Type R is a bit of a Honda icon, arguably as much as the NSX, and from its original launch back in 1997 it’s been the company’s affordable halo model. Of course, the Civic has been built in Swindon for any years but sadly Honda are leaving the UK despite the undoubted quality that Swindon produced. The plant closes this year but, unlike fellow Japanese car maker Mitsubishi, you’ll still be able to buy right hand drive Hondas. The latest Type R is priced from £34,320 with three model lines, the Type R, GT and Sport Line. Power comes from a 2.0-litre VTEC Turbo petrol engine that produces 62 mph in 5.8 seconds and carries on to a top speed of 169 mph. It feels quick, very quick! Yet

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despite this you can still get high 30s mpg in mixed driving if you’re careful with your right foot. Difficult, very difficult! Sharp steering and three drive settings – comfort, sport and insane i.e. R mode – makes for a very entertaining drive. In comfort mode it’s a, perhaps surprisingly, comfortable and useable machine for the daily commute. It’s practical too with decent interior space and a good boot. Standard kit is generous with all the usual accoutrements such as auto lights, wipers, climate, auto high beam, heated and powered door mirrors, Alcantara, rear view camera, privacy glass and lots of safety kit. On the performance front there are Brembo brake discs and callipers, adaptive

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damping, limited slip differential, rev match and stability and handling assist. It all goes to make the superb package that is the Type R. Then there’s the Marmite question. Its looks are divisive, which is why Honda have introduced a slightly down-tuned version in terms of looks with the Sport Line. Surely though if you’re wanting a performance machine like the Civic Type R then you want the looks to go with it. The angles, accentuated curves, mad spoiler, triple exhaust and overly bright seating is all part of the Type R look. Even if you wouldn’t want to drive it all the time I guarantee when you do drive it you won’t be able to stop grinning.

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Step up your training by signing up to one of these heroic feats, says Liz Connor. Without the fancy equipment, airy studios and bossy instructors at your local gym, our motivation to pump out a ton of reps every morning has started to wane. That’s where marathons and other kinds of fitness challenges come in handy. Not only do they help you to set some actual goals, but you can get your mates to sign up too, so the training isn’t your typical solitary grind. Scorch all of the calories and have something to feel proud about with these epic physical challenges, which are all currently planned to go ahead in line with government guidelines. Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is famous for its towelbitingly difficult team-based events, which involve plunging into icy water, scaling obstacles and, naturally, wading through loads of mud.

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Events happen at different times and locations during the year, and you can choose from 10-mile obstacle courses or easier 5km options. WHEN: Throughout the year PRICE: Prices vary per event (toughmudder. co.uk) John West Great North Swim If swimming is more your thing, why not try out the John West Great North Swim, which allows you to drink in the natural surrounding beauty of the iconic lake Windermere in the Lake District? The cold water event has lots of different distances to take on, from 250 metres right up to 10k. Event organisers say the swim will follow Covid-secure procedures and that there are fewer places this year, so that everyone taking part can socially distance. WHEN: June 11-13, 2021 PRICE: Prices start from £19 per entry, depending on the length of your swim. (greatswim.org)

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“Cooking is one of the few ways you can escape the reality of what’s going on around you” In new cookbook Ripe Figs, campaigner and food writer Yasmin Khan illuminates the food and people – migrant, refugee and local – of the Eastern Med.

As you’d expect, there’s many a plum-

sardines in vine leaves – embody the

coloured, tear-shaped fig in Yasmin Khan’s

generosity and hospitality Khan chronicles

new cookbook, Ripe Figs. More so though,

in the book, through gleaned recipes and

there is strength, pain, hope, heroism, loss,

moving reportage.

and lots and lots of olive oil. It took four separate trips to the Eastern “I get through too much olive oil,” says the

Med – each two to seven weeks long,

London-based food writer with a laugh. “I

over the course of a year – for Khan to pull

definitely get through those big one-litre

together the stories she shares from cooks,

bottles probably more than I’d like to admit.”

restaurant owners, volunteers, migrants and refugees across Turkey, Cyprus and

It’s

crucial

Mediterranean

component cuisines;

Eastern

Greece. These encounters sit between

even

treated

ideas for hot yoghurt soup, sour cherry

reverentially as a seasoning, not just a lowly

cheesecake and Afghan spiced pumpkin.

cooking medium. “I love that,” says Khan, 40. “I just have a bottle of olive oil I bring

Take Lena – a teacher by day, restaurateur

to the table in the same way I’d have salt

by night – of social enterprise NAN on Greek

and pepper.” Those liberal sloshes of olive

island Lesbos, which feeds locals and

You’d all be chatting and Lena would flit

oil – be it in a Cypriot-style chocolate and

refugees alike (“The meals would take

between the tables and always had a rolled

orange mousse, or dressing barbecued

ages to arrive, but it didn’t really matter.

up cigarette in her hands”) and Katerina, of Home for All, also on Lesbos, where equality is paramount, and people from the Moria refugee camp – prior to Covid and the camp burning down – were served meals on proper plates, on white tablecloths. However, having worked as a campaigner on human rights issues for almost 20 years, covering everything from UK deaths in custody to the occupation of Palestine, Khan says researching Ripe Figs was arguably hardest – because “it’s so abstract, the refugee and migrant story”. Between Trump’s presidency, Brexit and the coverage of Channel crossings, it’s one that’s dominated headlines in the last few years, “but when you actually are in these camps or speaking to people, and

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you hear the stories of how much people risk and what they go through, and what they get at the end of it; to say something is heart-breaking feels a little bit gauche or patronising,” says Khan. “It’s just so unjust.” it’s one of the few ways you can escape the

you, and I want you to know that I’m here,

Ripe Figs, she hopes, will help change the

reality of what is going on around you. It can

that there is support out there for you’,”

persistently

provide huge solace and comfort.”

explains Khan. “The food embodied that so

negative

narratives

around

migration. “Don’t get me wrong, with the

much more than just the calories.”

climate crisis, we are going to see huge

It’s definitely been a distraction technique

numbers of people moving because they

and way of travelling that many of us have

Khan

have to,” says Khan, but “it’s also really

eked cheer from during months of lockdown

the course of writing the book. “I was

important to realise that throughout human

cooking. Khan, who is half-Pakistani, half-

interviewing a lot of people who are going

history, for the thousands and thousands of

Iranian finds it “extraordinary” that through a

through lots of grief; I was also going

years we’ve existed on this planet, we have

recipe from a specific country, city or even

through similar processes,” she says, noting

always moved; people have moved through

town, you can “transport a little bit of that

how grief – be it personal or collective –

empires, for trade, for agricultural reasons.

culture into people’s homes in other places

can affect our relationship with food and

This notion of statehood and nation states

in the world”. That you can pick up her

cooking. “Our appetite for life is so linked to

is pretty modern.” Camps and human rights

cookbooks, which trace recipes from Iran

our appetite for being able to enjoy food.”

abuses seen at borders, are, “I think, trying to

(The Saffron Tales), Palestine (Zaitoun), and

stifle something that has naturally existed for

the Eastern Med (Ripe Figs), and recreate

She doesn’t obscure sadness or retreat from

our species,” she adds.

them “in Birmingham, or Brooklyn, or Berlin”.

difficult moments, but there’s an irrefutable

Covid has of course added a layer of

And really, a plate of food is never just a

pages, the red clay soils, grey-green olive

complication to an already complicated

plate of food. “When you learn about a food

trees and zing of the Eastern Med’s citrus

situation. “We’re in a pandemic, there’s a lot

culture, you’re not just learning about a

fruits – all that “beautiful warming sunny

going on,” says Khan ruefully, acknowledging

set of ingredients, you’re learning about a

food” – offer brightness, distraction, and a

that the global context has shifted since she

place’s history, its agriculture, its economy,

certain amount of freedom. “I know first-

started writing the book. “There’s a lot of

maybe its gender relations, its climate,” says

hand how much these recipes brought the

struggle in the world at the moment.” But

Khan. “Food has got such an extraordinary

people I was meeting with joy,” says Khan,

food – sharing it, cooking it, eating it – can,

power to tell us a story.”

“and how much they brought me comfort.”

had

three

miscarriages

during

backbone of hope to Ripe Figs. Turning its

she believes, cut through all that. Be it Katerina or Lena, the people Khan

Words by Ella Walker, PA

“Amidst this really difficult situation that

spoke and cooked with weren’t just

Pictures credit: Matt Russell/PA

many of the people I was speaking to found

feeding hungry people dinner; meals

themselves in, we could always find ourselves

were intrinsically braided with kindness;

Ripe Figs: Recipes And Stories From The

smiling or laughing when we started sharing

the cooks intent on preserving a person’s

Eastern Mediterranean by Yasmin Khan,

recipes, or when we were working in the

dignity, whatever their circumstances. “It

photography by Matt Russell, is published

kitchen,” Khan recalls. “Food and cooking;

was about telling someone, ‘I care about

by Bloomsbury, priced £26. Available now.

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

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Sour cherry cheesecake INGREDIENTS

SERVES 8

1. Line a 23cm springform cake tin with baking parchment. Put the biscuits in a food

200g digestive biscuits

processor and blitz to crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a plastic bag and hit them

100g unsalted butter, melted

with a rolling pin until they are finely crushed (the latter is slightly more therapeutic).

600g full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature

2. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter, then spoon into the prepared tin,

200g strained full-fat Greek-style yogurt

pressing down the base to form an even layer. (I sometimes use the base of a cup or

200g caster sugar

glass to even out the crumb.) Transfer to the refrigerator to set.

3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1tbsp plain flour 1tbsp vanilla extract

3. Beat the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Whisk in the sugar, eggs and flour, then the vanilla, lemon zest and juice.

1tsp finely grated Unwaxed lemon zest 1tbsp lemon juice

4. Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/Gas 3 (and see recipe introduction). Pour the filling into the chilled biscuit base and bake for around one hour. You can tell it is cooked when

For the topping:

it looks set but still has a wobble in the middle. Now turn off the oven, open its door and

400g frozen, pitted sour cherries (see

leave the cheesecake to cool for 10 minutes without touching it. Remove it from the

recipe introduction)

oven and leave to cool completely, then chill for four hours.

150g caster sugar 1tbsp cornflour

5. To make the topping, place the frozen cherries and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir frequently to begin with, so the sugar doesn’t catch. Once the cherries have defrosted and the sauce come to the boil, add the cornflour and simmer for five minutes. Set aside and leave to cool. To serve, either spoon the topping all over the cheesecake, or slice the cheesecake into pieces and place a dollop of cherries on top of

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each serving.

Hot yogurt & spinach soup INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

1. Rinse the rice under running cold water for a few minutes so the starch washes out, then

For the soup:

place it in a large saucepan. Pour in the hot stock, cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes,

85g short or medium-grain white rice (I use

until the rice is cooked.

Turkish baldo rice, but pudding rice would also work) 1L hot chicken stock

2. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, egg yolk, cornflour and measured lukewarm water until smooth.

500g full-fat natural yogurt 1 large egg yolk

3. When the rice is cooked, take a ladleful of its cooking broth and add it to the cold yogurt

1½tbsp cornflour

mixture, whisking as you do so to warm it up. Then take the saucepan with the rice in it

200ml lukewarm water

off the heat and very slowly, half a ladle at a time, spoon in the yogurt mixture, whisking

1tsp dried mint

all the time so it doesn’t split.

200g spinach, roughly chopped Salt and white pepper

4. Return the soup to a medium-low heat and add the mint and half a teaspoon each of salt and white pepper. Simmer for five minutes until the soup has thickened. Add the

For the topping:

spinach and cook for a further five minutes, then taste to adjust the seasoning to your

40g salted butter

preference. In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter for the topping with the dried

1½tbsp dried mint

mint and pul biber. When you are ready to serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls,

1½tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper), or other

drizzle a couple of teaspoons of the hot chilli-mint butter over each portion and serve

mild chilli flakes

immediately.

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

Istanbul’s famous mackerel sandwiches INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

1. Put all the ingredients for the dressing in an empty jam jar with a quarter teaspoon

For the dressing:

each of salt and black pepper. Seal the jar, then shake vigorously and set aside for five

2tbsp extra virgin

minutes. Place the red onion in a shallow bowl, pour over the dressing (removing the

Olive oil, plus more to serve

garlic) and leave to marinate. (This removes some of the onion’s astringency.)

2tbsp lemon juice 1tbsp pomegranate molasses

2. Take a plate and cover it with kitchen paper, ready to soak up the oil from the mackerel

¼tsp sumac

later. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas 6 and cut the pieces of ciabatta in half.

¼tspn pul biber (Aleppo pepper)

Pop the bread in the oven for five minutes, so it warms up and is lightly toasted.

½ garlic clove, bashed Salt and black pepper

3. Spoon a couple of teaspoons of the dressing over the flesh side of the mackerel, then season the fish generously with salt. Heat two tablespoons of regular olive oil in

For the sandwich:

a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the mackerel, skin side down, and fry for

¼ small red onion, or enough for 2–3 rings

three to four minutes. Once the skin has begun to crisp up, flip the fillets and cook for

per sandwich, or to taste

another one to two minutes on the other side, until just cooked through. While the fish

2 ciabatta rolls, each cut to the size of a

is cooking, place the mint, carrot and rocket in the bowl with the onion and toss well.

mackerel fillet

When the mackerel is ready, transfer the fish to the plate lined with kitchen paper and

2 mackerel fillets

begin assembling the sandwiches.

Olive oil Small handful of mint leaves, chopped

4. Drizzle the toasted bread with good-quality extra virgin olive oil. Then layer the mackerel

70g carrot (about ½ medium carrot), grated

on to the bread, followed by the tomatoes with a pinch of salt added, then the carrot

Large handful of rocket

mixture, then a couple of teaspoons of the dressing. Pop the top layer of bread on the

1 ripe, juicy tomato, finely sliced

sandwich and eat immediately!

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Staying connected is more important than ever. I only set the group up to share some thoughts back in March but TWT is getting bigger and bigger, we now want to make public our existence with all those in the Hospitality Industry in the hope that we can unite to share knowledge, resources and advice. The next step is getting ready (and making sure everyone is ready) for Post-C19. Ultimately, if there has ever been a time for us to come together, it is now. The Wonky Table welcomes all Hospitality owners and operators in the area and is a collective promise to give the industry the voice it needs to return with the strongest possible footing. For more information and to join the group, search for “The Wonky Table” on Facebook.

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W H AT ’ S O N | M AY

What’s on

I N M AY

With a vibrant mix of countryside, beaches and attractions, there is always plenty to do in Dorset & Hampshire. Here is a selection of events happening across the counties over the coming weeks.

N I G H T S I T O N T O P K AYA K I N G

V I R T U A L TA S T I N G

I N S T U D L A N D B AY

OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINES

2 8 M AY

1 1 M AY

As you kayak cross the bay darkness falls and your senses will come alive. Lights of boats coming into port and the stars overhead keep you company as you paddle your way to Old Harry Rocks looming out of the darkness. After landing and a hot drink you will head back the way you came hopefully encountering some phosphorescence. This kayaking adventure is perfect for those who are comfortable on a sit on top kayak in daytime! - as well as for the more kayak savvy.

Live in your own living-room, you will be shown the very best of what this truly amazing country has to offer. South Africa is indeed one of the newest, fastest-growing entrants onto our supermarket and off-licence shelves. They will suggest two wines to purchase so you can explore the taste with them on the night. A ticket entitles all members of your household to join in. There is no need to buy one ticket per person.

HOPES AND DREAMS 1 9 M AY

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra — one of the UK’s leading orchestras — continues its series of symphonic concerts performed and broadcast live from its home venue, Lighthouse, Poole. Chief conductor Kirill Karabits is back at the helm to lead this concert which features Sibelius’s epic Fifth Symphony. A work that celebrates the heroic optimistic power of life; the gorgeous opening sunrise is best described by Sibelius himself. “God opens His door for a moment and His orchestra plays.” Shakespeare’s play, meanwhile, is depicted with enchanting, perhaps even enchanted, music brimming with another worldly energy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream Suite.

FO R E A DV E N T U R E S www.foreadventure.co.uk

L I T E R A RY WA L KS ANYTIME

Enjoy a selection of long distance, short or circular walks and cycles including the Writers’ Way and 6 literary walks. The Writers’ Way celebrates authors from the area like Jane Austen and Gilbert White - both of whom loved nature and the countryside around them. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the area’s rolling hills and steep wooded valleys by taking hikes along trails like the Shipwrights Way or a real favourite - the Hangers Way, which gives a flavour of the area’s trademark beech-clad hills.

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ORCHESTRA

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Dates for your diary VIRTUAL TASTING OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINES 1 1 M AY HAMPSHIRE WINE SCHOOL www.hampshirewineschool.com

B R I T I S H M O T O R YA C H T S H O W

FOREST BATHING

12 - 20 JUNE

1 9 M AY A D O R E YO U R

2 3 M AY

The prestigious British Motor Yacht Show 2021 will take place at its flagship marina at Swanwick on the Hamble River. Now in its 8th year, the show will extend to nine days giving everyone the opportunity to view the boats they want to see in a relax and socially distanced environment.

Simply Electric will bring together electric cars and plugin hybrids, electric motorcycles and e-bikes for a sociallydistanced display that owners, enthusiasts and families will all love.

Backed by top British luxury motor yacht brands Fairline, Sunseeker and Princess, and hosted by Premier the UK’s leading marina group, the 2021 show will feature a stunning line up of motor yachts from British brands – including new for this year Pearl - plus a selection of prestigious exhibits chosen by the organisers from the best motor yacht manufacturers in the world.

Enthusiasts will be at the heart of the rally, which will celebrate the past, present and future of electric motoring as owners are invited to safely park up in the Beaulieu parkland, admire each other’s machines and talk technology.

Alongside the in-water displays there will be boats ashore to view and with the by appoint only system in place, this will be a ‘must visit’ for serious buyers who appreciate the private time to view each vessel in an atmosphere where unhurried conversations can take place with the various dealers.

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DORSE T ART WEEKS 2 2 M AY - 0 6 J U N E D O R S E T A R T W E E KS www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk

BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD SPRING FAIR 2 8 - 3 0 M AY B E AU L I E U www.beaulieu.co.uk

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All tickets must be bought in advance, with carefullymanaged capacity limits in place. Visitor and participant tickets include entrance to all that Beaulieu has to offer.

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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

Complete disorder (5)

Flowering plant (13)

Springy (7)

Loft (5)

Go back (7)

Outbuilding (4)

Grub (5)

Ensnare (6)

10. Faction (4)

Confederation (8)

11. Pasta tubes (8)

Expel (4,3)

13. Storage chamber (4)

Elucidation (13)

14. Improvised singing (4)

12. Perfect (8)

16. Dupe (8)

13. Espied (7)

17. Continent (4)

15. Aloof (6)

20. Unit of length (5)

18. Little (5)

21. Paper-folding art (7)

19. Bluish-white metal (4)

22. Humility (7)

11 12 13

14 15

23. Punctuation mark (5)

19 20

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F U C C LOT H I N G | H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

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