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INTRO 8

NEWS

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

The latest news stories

RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS Dishonouring sunk costs

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UNIQUE C O N S T RU C T I O N We can create your dream home

T R E T H OWA N S What should I consider before making gifts to my children?

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THE GOLDMAN J E W E L L E R S G RO U P Where unique doesn’t have to be expensive

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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2021

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LO CAL PRO PERT Y 84

M E RY E R S E S TAT E AG E N T S

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B I O H E A LT H S CA N It’s all the rage and it has come to Bournemouth

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A W AV E O F PRO M OTI O N S AT S A F F E R Y CHAMPNESS A C C O U N TA N T S Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth is celebrating a wave of promotions across the office in October. 11 staff members have received promotions, accounting for some 10% of the work force in the Bournemouth office.

U N I V E R S I T Y N U R S I N G ST U D E N T S AWA R D E D LE WIS-MANNING HOSPIC E CARE END - OFLIFE CARE SCHOLARSHIPS 3 Adult Nursing students at Bournemouth University who applied for a newly launched Lewis-Manning Hospice Care end-oflife care Scholarship scheme will receive £3,000 of funding each for the 2021/2022 academic year. The students not only receive the financial support but will also receive a range of support from Lewis-Manning, which includes travel costs, online learning, conference opportunities and the opportunity to shadow a member of the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care clinical team. Interest in the scholarship scheme was extremely high, with 25 applications received. 10 short listed applicants were interviewed by Dr Linda Thompson, LMHC Board of Trustees Dr Sue Green Deputy Head of Department and Dr Sue Baron, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing

from the Department of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University. Dr Sue Baron, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing commented “This is an amazing development opportunity for Grace, Abbie and Tallulah and we are extremely grateful to Clare Gallie, CEO, the Board of Trustees at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, and the Burdett Nursing Trust for making this possible. Dr Linda Thompson and I had our first meeting with Abbie, Tallulah and Grace this week when their excitement at being awarded these scholarships, and enthusiasm for making the most of the development opportunities that lie ahead was a delight to experience. We are both looking forward to supporting their development during this final year of their BSc (Hons) in Nursing programme.”

Partner and Head of Office, Roger Wareham said, “We are delighted to recognise so many of our staff. It’s been a challenging period and we’ve been extremely proud of how all of our team have responded to these challenges and developed during this time. “As a team we look to excel in client service. It’s great to have so many internal promotions which reflect the outstanding service given.” Staff promoted include: Senior manager: Will Howell & Chloe Eldridge; Manager: Kasia Herbert, Rebecca Champion & Matt Trowbridge; Assistant manager: Kat Burleigh, Sam Parkes & Amelia Palmer; Senior: Brad Howell; Semi-senior: Savannah Pinchen & Jake Walsh.

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INTRODUCING HYBO2 HOUSE Autumn 2021 sees the ultimate forward thinking wellness space launch in Winchester. A state of the art clinic comprising the latest world class Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy alongside physiotherapy from London’s Harley Street, HybO2 House offers a range of pioneering treatments to help diminish pain, promote healing and enhance wellbeing. The clinic, founded by local entrepreneur Justin Holder, is home to superior quality Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chambers to treat clients for a wide range of ailments, conditions and complaints as well as to increase overall health, wellbeing and vitality.

A host of farmyard animals visited a care home to provide a fun, therapeutic activity for the residents to enjoy. The special event which featured a range of small and large farm animals was organised to mark World Animal Day at Great Oaks, on Duck Lane, in Bournemouth, which is part of the Encore Care Homes family. The care home’s residents gathered the home’s garden to get up close to the pens which held a Shetland pony, goats, sheep, rabbits, and a chicken. After scores of residents came outside to see the fluffy creatures, who had the opportunity to hold and stroke the animals, the chicken and a rabbit were brought inside the care home to visit the residents in the communal spaces and in their rooms.

Encore Care Homes is currently running a promotion for permanent bookings, which enables residential residents to receive two weeks of care for free to allow them to experience the facilities, home-cooked meals, and activities for themselves. Encore Care Homes is welcoming new residents to receive residential care, with tours of the homes available, which involve enhanced Covid-safe measures for the benefit of residents, visitors, and the team. As well as Great Oaks in Bournemouth, the Encore family includes Fairmile Grange in Christchurch, Oakdale in Poole, and Hamble Heights in Fareham. For more information about the care services available, go to Encorecarehomes. co.uk

The highly anticipated arrival of the premium space enables clients from Winchester, the neighbouring Home Counties and further afield to seek the pioneering treatment. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, often used by elite athletes, is a gentle and natural way to increase the level of oxygen in the body to stimulate cell growth and repair damage to cells and organs. For more information about HybO2 House and to access further resources and news regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, see www.hybo2.com/ HYBO2

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DRESS RELIEF FO R LO C K D OW N FA S H I O N B U S I N E S S Local businesswoman Sunny Bird, Founder of Sunny Bird PR and the Perfect Dress Company, scoops two places in the finals at the prestigious National Business Women’s Awards 2021. While many women are relieved to be ditching the tracksuits and are excited to be dressing up again Sunny Bird and her new fashion brand the Perfect Dress Company, have made it into the finals in the categories of Influential Business Woman of the year, and Best New Business, in the widely recognised awards National Business Women’s Awards 2021. The National Business Women’s Awards, held in November 2021 are a sought-after accolade of achievement and are regarded

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A D U LT O N LY C L I M B I N G N I G H T S L A U N C H E D AT R O C K R E E F RockReef indoor climbing adventure attraction on Bournemouth Pier has launched Adults Only climbing nights. They will take place every Wednesday evening from 5pm, with the final sessions starting at 6.30pm and finishing at 8pm. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “We have responded to our customers who were keen to have some ‘adults only’ time on the walls. Our climbing challenges have something for everyone – whether you are new to climbing or a climbing connoisseur, we have walls for every ability

and each wall has 3 challenges for climbers to step it up a level or you can speak to the instructors who can give you some different challenges! Show off to your date, or to yourself, by demonstrating your confidence on the nerve wracking Leap of Faith and Vertical Drop,they promise to provide a real adrenaline rush! Or why not hang out with your friends on our aerial obstacle course.” Sessions are 1 1/2 hours long, including a safety briefing and harnessing. You must be 18 or over to book. Climbers are advised to arrive 15 minutes early.

Meyers Estate Agents has been nominated for three major awards. The leading homebased estate agency franchise has been shortlisted for The Negotiator Awards 2021 www.thenegotiator.co.uk/awards in the categories: Community Champion of the Year and Regional Agency of the Year for the Southwest, while Meyers’ franchisee Brad Hansford has been nominated for New Agency of the Year. Mark Meyer, CEO, Meyers Estate Agents confirms: “Wow, to be recognised in not one but three categories for these prestigious national awards described as ‘the UK’s leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and the residential property industry,’ makes us immensely proud! “Our goal is to lead the transformation of UK estate agency through professionalism and proven global strategies, while ensuring that our results are the best in the area and putting our clients and communities at the heart of everything we do. Therefore, across our franchise network we have raised more than £250K for more than ten local charities over the past ten years as well as creating the GAP project in association with the mental health charity Mind’s Dorset branch The GAP Project Ecotherapy - Dorset Mind Mental Health. We know how important community connections are for people and we are delighted that our contribution to ‘give something back’ has been recognised as a contender for the Community Champion award.” The winners of the Negotiator Awards will be announced at a ceremony at Grosvenor House, London on 26th November 2021. To find out more about Meyers’ franchise opportunities across the UK please see: www.meyersfranchise.co.uk

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LIGHTHOUSE L AUNCHES ITS FIRST OPEN CALL C O M M I S S I O N TO SEEK NEW WORK Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, is making its first open call to support and develop new work for its Sherling Studio space. In recent years Lighthouse has awarded commissioning funds to artists and companies that it has worked with regularly including Dante or Die, Gecko, Gandini Juggling and Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company, but this is the first time Lighthouse has made an open call to support and develop new relationships. The award will go to an artist or company making work suitable to present in the Sherling Studio that can be programmed in 2022 or 2023. It is anticipated the commission will support bids for further funding and Lighthouse will also consider supporting the work with rehearsal space and discuss opportunities for hot-desking. The deadline for pitches is 30 November 2021. Further conversations with selected artists and companies will take place in December with a final decision made no later than mid-January. If you would like to be considered, please visit www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/creativee n g a ge me nt/ne w-voices/ l i g ht hou se open-call-commission/ and complete the application form.

INSIDE OUT DORSET With more than 27,500 visitors in five stunning outdoor locations across the county, Inside Out Dorset has demonstrated just how much we have missed getting together and sharing cultural experiences.

“Inside Out Dorset has always been about presenting innovative and challenging art as a collective experience in extraordinary locations,” say Inside Out Dorset co-artistic directors Kate Wood and Bill Gee.

The biennial international arts festival, delayed from 2020 because of the pandemic, returned in September with a rich and varied programme of free to attend art installations and performances in extraordinary locations. Hosted by Dorchester-based outdoor arts producer Activate over two weekends from 17 to 26 September, the festival presented 104 performances featuring 24 UK and international artists alongside opportunities to join in for 1,280 participants.

With street performances of outdoor circus and dance in Poole and Christchurch, the festival was brought to a spectacular finale in Weymouth where people came out in their droves to witness two performances of the promenade show Sense of Unity featuring the UK-based Worldbeaters drumming team and the mesmerising giant puppets of Dundu, from Germany. Thousands flooded the streets to watch the story unfold and reach its climax in front of the Jubilee Clock.

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A stunning three bedroom, two reception room detached character house ideally located within easy reach of Bournemouth town centre. Featuring an impressive open plan kitchen/ dining area, en suite shower room to master bedroom and private sunny aspect rear garden. Off road parking.

BOURNEMOUTH, LEASEHOLD | GUIDE PRICE £145,000 A well presented fourth floor studio apartment ideally located in the sought after west cliff just a moments walk from the seafront. Benefitting from modern separate kitchen and shower room. Ideal first time purchase or investment. Short term lets permitted.

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TALBOT WOODS, FREEHOLD | GUIDE PRICE £750,000 A four bedroom detached house located on an elevated plot within the premier Talbot Woods location. Featuring an impressive living/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, two bath/shower rooms and a spacious, private rear garden. Off road parking and garage.

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A superbly presented and extended three bedroom detached character house located in a sought after residential and school catchment location. Featuring two reception rooms, open plan kitchen/family area and impressive master bedroom with en suite. Private sunny aspect rear garden. Off road parking.

A well presented semi detached house located in a sought after cul de sac location and being moments from Throop Village and the River Stour. Offering three double bedrooms, a kitchen/ dining room, landscaped rear garden, garage and off road parking for several cars.

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A superbly presented three bedroom ground floor apartment located in the sought after Dean Park location only a moments walk from Bournemouth town centre and the award winning sandy beaches. Benefitting from an open plan kitchen/ living room, modern bathroom, two ensutie and allocated parking.

A well presented ground floor apartment within a sought after modern development located in the heart of Bournemouth town centre. Offering spacious accommodation to include open plan living space, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, balcony and secure parking.

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FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £775,000 This conveniently located and extremely spacious four double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room detached bungalow has a double glazed conservatory overlooking immaculately kept and generous sized private gardens with a driveway providing generous off road parking and integral single garage.

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This immaculately presented and extremely spacious three double bedroom, one bathroom, one en-suite shower room detached bungalow has a double glazed conservatory, a 80ft private west facing rear garden, 150ft driveway providing generous off-road parking for several vehicles, a double garage with workshop/office and a large expanse of front lawn setting the bungalow well back from Golf Links Road.

This modernised and enlarged five bedroom, two bathroom, one shower room, two reception room detached chalet bungalow has a 70ft private west facing rear garden, single garage and generous off road parking. Situated in a popular and convenient location close to all local amenities.

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BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £475,000

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This brand new and superbly appointed three double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room stunning family home has a 75ft private, south facing rear garden with generous off road parking backing onto Dudsbury Golf Course and offered with no onward chain.

This recently modernised and extended three double bedroom detached bungalow has an 80ft private, enclosed rear garden and driveway. The current owners have managed to create a light, spacious and stylish bungalow which offers deceptively spacious accommodation whilst superbly positioned in a peaceful cul-de-sac and falling within the Hillview School catchment.

This recently modernised and impeccably presented three bedroom detached family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a 45ft landscaped garden, single garage and driveway. The current owners have owned the property for circa 33 years. The property has undergone a number of recent improvements whilst enjoying a popular location within Ferndown.

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BOURNEMOUTH | OIEO £800,000 This beautifully finished and deceptively spacious four bedroom, two shower room, two bathroom detached family home has a 30 ft heated swimming pool with hot tub, garden room/home office/gym, 145 ft secluded rear garden backing onto fields and generous off road parking for several vehicles whilst occupying a secluded plot measuring 0.21 of an acre.

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WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £625,000

This spacious and light, well maintained five bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, detached family home has an 80ft south facing private garden with a wooden built home/ work office, large driveway with parking for several vehicles and a 23ft car port. Potentially offered with no forward chain.

This immaculately presented and recently modernised two double bedroom (former three bedroom), one bathroom, one shower room, three reception room detached bungalow has a 50ft private enclosed garden, double garage and generous off road parking for several vehicles. This deceptively spacious bungalow could also be offered with no onward chain.

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FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £495,000

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £300,000

A deceptively spacious and well presented four double bedroom, one shower room, one bathroom, two reception room detached bungalow with a 21’ conservatory, an 80’ secluded southerly facing garden, double garage and generous off road parking.

This well presented and generous sized detached, four bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, two reception room, family home has a 40ft private, west facing rear garden, single garage and driveway. Over the years the property has had a number of improvements including a recently replaced gas fired boiler. The property comes to the market offered with no onward chain.

This superbly positioned and generous sized two double bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room ground floor garden apartment has it’s own private patio with a single garage located in a nearby block, share of the Freehold and is also offered with no onward chain.

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LYTCHETT MATRAVERS | £550,000 First time to the market since it was built, 40 years ago, is this delightful four spilt level detached home that is nestled into the most wonderfully secluded plot approaching half an acre. Set at the end of a cul-de-sac, in a very desirable location, homes in this location are rear to the market. The home benefits form a modern refitted kitchen/breakfast room, with utility area, 2 reception rooms, delightful, raised conservatory with views over the garden, a private driveway with parking for 2/3 cars and a double garage.

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POOLE | £250,000

A well presented top floor (second) apartment set behind secure electronic gates, offering 2 double bedrooms both with en-suites, a fantastic open plan kitchen/living/dining room with an impressive, vaulted ceiling and 1 allocated parking space. The main reception room is simply stunning and offers spacious, stylish, open plan living. Situated in a popular location in Penn Hill

A 2 bedroom 4th floor apartment set within the popular Aqua development that was constructed in 2007. This apartment is situated on the front of the development (so not looking onto the harbour) however gets the midday and afternoon sun from its southerly facing balcony that has a sea glimpse.

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OLD TOWN POOLE | £475,000

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A delightful spacious top floor 1 bedroom apartment which is beautifully presented throughout and benefits from a wraparound balcony which looks over the front and side of the development. Vista offers retirement living for the over 55’s.

A spacious 3 storey, 3 bedroom original townhouse set in the heart of historic Old Town Poole. The property sits on Church Street, opposite St James’ Church on a quiet one way road with a central cobbled area and charming alleyways. The home has huge potential for personalisation and currently has a large lounge/dining room with feature fire surround and log burner, good size kitchen leading out to the garden and a ground floor shower room.

An extremely spacious 3 double bedroom ground floor apartment with 2 patios, set in this delightful, gated community in a very well regarded area of Branksome Park. The property has been dearly loved, and although it needs some modernisation and updating, is immaculately presented internally, and offers a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom, along with 2 further bedrooms

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The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’: What you need to know about helping your child financially Are you considering offering your child financial assistance to help them get onto the property ladder? Alistair MacFarlane, Partner at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, reveals how you can provide the financial support your children may need and if it is a good idea. What are we talking about when we refer to the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’? We’re referring to the receiving of money from parents or a family member. Increasingly young people, particularly first-time buyers, are turning to loved ones and using family loans when buying a home or putting down a deposit. This can help lower monthly repayments and interest rates. Why are more people turning to family members for financial support? Rises in house prices and living costs are making it harder for young people to save for their first home. The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has never been busier, with a 2018 report by Legal & General estimating that one of four housing transactions made that year depended on contributions made by family members. How can you provide financial assistance to a family member? There are several ways you help a loved one financially. You can gift them the money, loan it to them or set up a joint investment. It’s best to seek professional advice to help decide which is the best option for you.

Alistair Macfarlane Partner

Gifting the money is the simplest choice, but can come with the greatest risk, as you have no say in how the money is used. If you decide to loan them the money, a solicitor such as myself can help you establish conditions to protect your assets, and oﬀer tax-planning advice. You can also agree on how they will repay the personal loan they borrow.

If your child is in a relationship, contemplate asking them to sign a Cohabitation or Prenuptial Agreement before they receive the money. This can help ensure it will be spent wisely and is protected in the event of a divorce or separation.

With expert guidance, a joint investment is easy to set up and is a great way for you to help your child buy a home and invest in your family’s future. If the property is sold, you could use the return to help boost your pension savings.

It’s also best to speak with your intended lender beforehand, as some banks may not be comfortable approving a mortgage loan that’s been heavily funded by other family members.

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What will I need to consider before agreeing to provide any money? First, decide how much money you want to pay them. This will depend on what you can aﬀord, why the money is needed and possibly how many other children you have. I always recommend that you should treat each child fairly, and oﬀer them all the same amount.

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This Victorian town residence enjoys a quiet cul-de-sac location yet is within an easy walk of the town centre and its many amenities. Accommodation includes five bedrooms, four receptions and there is parking for up to six vehicles. Many character features and very well maintained.

A beautiful, detached three bedroom house, which was built approximately seven years ago to a high standard with the benefit of a separate, self contained annex. The house is situated in a desirable semi rural location with stunning views of the surrounding greenbelt countryside with local forest walks on your doorstep.

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Built brand new in 2017 by Bellway Homes, this exceptionally spacious 5 bedroom home provides an impressive 2000sq ft of accommodation including the integral double garage. The house enjoys a larger than average plot with the rear garden measuring 40ft deep x 60ft wide with a sunny southerly aspect. Holmwood Park Development | Adjacent to woods and open space | Five double bedrooms | Open plan kitchen/dining/family room | Two further reception rooms | Generous south facing garden | Integral double garage | EPC B

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Sturminster Marshall | 01202 842842 Guide Price £550,000 This charming, three bedroom semi-detached home occupies a corner plot in the sought after village of Sturminster Marshall. With gated access, off road parking, a well stocked garden and delightful views over adjoining countryside, this family home has much to offer! Semi-detached house | Three bedrooms | Sitting room with woodburner | Kitchen and utility | Snug/study | Bathroom and ensuite | Off road parking | Gated access | EPC D

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Where should you be heading on your first trip back to the USA? With 50 states to choose from, there’s a dizzying choice of American holidays, says Sarah Marshall. It’s been a long time coming, but news vaccinated travellers will be able to enter the US from the UK and EU from November* onwards has been met with applause. A firm favourite with travellers, it’s likely to be a popular holiday option for the winter season and 2022. Already, many operators have received an influx of bookings. “Arguably the most well-known country on earth, the USA is abundant with once-in-a-lifetime sights, from sweeping landscapes to cosmopolitan cities,” says Kerry Golds, MD of A&K and Cox & Kings. “We’ve seen a boost in enquiries overall with vaccine confidence, but one country that stands out is the USA for travel later in the year.” If you’re seeking inspiration, here are a few trips to consider. Celebrate the heritage of the Capital Region In November, America’s oldest national museum, the Arts & Industries Building, will reopen for the first time in 20 years for the Smithsonian Institution’s 175th Anniversary. New exhibition FUTURES will feature more than 150 objects, ideas and installations that fuse art, technology, design and history. But don’t spend all your time indoors. Shenandoah National Park is ablaze with autumn colours at this time of year. HOW: Bon Voyage (bon-voyage.co.uk; 0800 316 0194) offers a new seven-night trip from £1,255 per person (two sharing), including stays in Washington DC, Charlottesville, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland. The price covers accommodation, flights and car hire. Valid for travel November 1 to December 17.

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See Yellowstone from above Next year celebrates the 150th anniversary of one of America’s greatest national parks, which was established in 1872. Popular with hikers during the summer, Yellowstone’s two-million-acre landscape is also captivating in winter months, when wolves can occasionally be seen hunting bison. Appreciate the scale and size of the place on an air safari, also visiting Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Track bison and bears, explore with private guides and visit rarely seen corners of the popular parks. HOW: Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 386 500) can tailor-make an air safari. POA, dependent on group size and aircraft.

Ski into the future in Aspen Snowmass Aspen Snowmass celebrates 75 years of skiing and riding this winter season, when ski lifts open on November 25. Along with covering the heritage and history of skiing in Aspen, celebrations and events will also look at innovation in ski racing, sustainability, art and athletic achievement. HOW:

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FA R L E F T bison drinking in the Lamar River, Yellowstone National Park | PA Photo/Alamy

LEFT A skiier in Aspen Snowmass | PA Photo/Alamy

RIGHT Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah | PA Photo/Alamy

BELOW Beaches on the California coast | PA Photo/Alamy

Get on track in Utah In August, the famous Rocky Mountaineer began a new two-day rail route through the American Rockies between Denver in Colorado and Moab in Utah, travelling along the Colorado River. Brits visiting in November will be amongst some of the first people to experience the epic route through striking mountains and steep rock canyons – some only accessible by road or river. Admire the scenery from glass-dome coaches and enjoy regional cuisine. Fewer domestic tourists at this time of year will also make it much easier to access national parks. HOW: American Sky (americansky.co.uk; 01342 331 798) offers a 14-day Self-Drive Utah Mighty Five + Rockies to the Red Rocks by Rail itinerary, which travels onwards from Moab to explore Utah’s spectacular national parks. Prices from £2,849 per person (two sharing), including room-only accommodation, car hire and flights. Words by Sarah Marshall, PA *Restrictions may vary from the time of publishing.

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basic design principles for creating a beautiful modern home Design guru Matt Gibberd tells Lisa Salmon that using space, light, materials, nature and decoration cleverly will help make a home gorgeous. Having a beautiful home has never felt more important than during the past 18 months when we’ve been forced to spend more time inside our own four walls – and you may have longed to transform yours into a beautiful modern living space. But if a lack of know-how or limited finances held you back, it’s not too late to get started. For design guru Matt Gibberd insists it can be easy to create a gorgeous home without spending a fortune, just by implementing five simple design principles. If you ask me, a Palladian villa, for example, has the same sensibility as a masterpiece of the modernist era, and has been designed according to the same set of timeless principles,” he says. “A simple way to think of these principles is to distil them into five categories – space, light, materials, nature and decoration. Paying careful consideration to each of these will allow you to create a home that’s beautiful, supportive and inspiring, regardless of scale or budget.” Gibberd, who is a founding director of the design-led estate agency The Modern House, has just written the book A Modern Way to Live, in which he outlines the five principles and how to best use them to create a beautiful home. Here he gives us a taste of exactly how to do it…

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LEFT Matt Gibberd | Vivek Vadoliya/PA

BELOW A Modern Way To Live by Matt Gibberd | handout/PA

RIGHT Elliot Sheppard/PA

SPACE Gibberd explains that when a home combines both space and “refuge” areas it can help make occupants feel settled. He suggests: “Try to create an open and bright space for socialising, and a womb-like space for retreating and sleeping. Even in a studio flat, creating different zones using a curtain, sliding partition or bookcase on castors can greatly enhance the experience of occupying the space.” You can create the illusion of space with mirrors and reflective surfaces, he says, by using natural niches for built-in cupboards, and continuing the same material from inside to out. Consider re-hanging doors the other way around to open up rooms, and place radiators beneath windows to free-up valuable wall space for furniture. And don’t forget the kitchen! Gibberd advises homeowners to think of the kitchen as a collection of pieces of furniture rather than a set of units, and to avoid wall cupboards if possible, as the space above them becomes redundant. And instead of a freestanding fridge-freezer, consider a pair of under-counter refrigerators side-by-side.

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And then there’s the bin… “A free-standing dustbin hangs around the kitchen like a foul-smelling Dalek, tripping people up and overflowing with the remains of yesterday’s dinner,” declares Gibberd. “Try to build in the rubbish solutions – the space beneath the sink is always a useful spot for food waste, for example.” LIGHT Gibberd says it’s better to consider fixed glazing with a conventional door alongside, rather than bifold doors. “A picture window – free of obtrusive handles and mechanisms – does a better job of framing the views and looks more beautiful because the structural supports are hidden,” he explains. He suggests avoiding Roman blinds and pelmets, and hanging curtains from extra-wide poles so they can be pulled back to reveal the full window. And think about how the light moves around your home. “Sitting areas benefit from the enhanced light of a south-facing Elliot Sheppard/PA

window,” explains Gibberd, “whereas parts of the home that are seldom used, such as utility rooms, are best placed on the northern side. The eastern side is ideal for sleeping, and dining spaces work well on the western side, where they capture the radiant embers of the day.”

If your home has more than one level, he suggests thinking about inverting the layout. “You might never get used to the idea of declaring ‘I’m going downstairs to bed’,” he admits, “but in most other respects it makes a lot of sense, unlocking the light and views for the living spaces, and using the naturally darker areas lower down the building for sleeping.” But although light is crucial for a home, Gibberd says householders shouldn’t be afraid of the dark either. “Without areas of contrast, our homes would be onedimensional and monotonous,” he explains. “If you walk down a shadowy corridor, for example, when you arrive at a sun-soaked space it feels all the more bright and uplifting.” And on a brighter note, Gibberd says that if you can look straight into the filament of a lightbulb then it’s probably Elliot Sheppard/PA

in the wrong place. “Shun ceiling lights in favour of task

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lighting, wall sconces and plug-in lamps that provide a gentler glow and better promote the circadian rhythm,” he suggests.

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MATERIALS

grows back its bark, and farms provide some excellent

Gibberd says householders should think carefully

sources of eco-friendly insulation, including sheep’s

about the things they come into physical contact with

wool and straw bales.

every day, including light switches, door handles or kitchen worktops. “Are these as tactile as they should

NATURE

be?” he asks, pointing out that natural materials will

A connection to nature is vital for wellbeing, so even

always age more gracefully than man-made plastics and

those who are looking for somewhere to live in a city

laminates. “Try to preserve original materials wherever

should try to find a flat that overlooks a communal

possible, as they tell the individual story of a building

garden, or has deep window ledges that can hold

and induce less anxiety than new ones,” he advises.

plants, suggests Gibberd.

Gibberd suggests living in a home for at least a year

If you’re lucky enough to have outdoor space, he

before making any changes. “For example, that wooden

suggests combining borders of shrubs and flowers

floor you thought was a bit beaten-up when you moved

with decking, compacted gravel, flint, stone setts or

in might start to take on some significance – its warmth

herringbones of brick.

beneath bare feet, or its ability to absorb the comings and goings of daily life.”

And inside, stock up on the greenery. “Indoor plants positively impact our wellbeing, lowering blood pressure and increasing attentiveness, but they can also

a gentle sheen and are easy to keep clean, he says,

serve a practical purpose, helping to demarcate space,

and clay is a moisture-absorbing alternative to

provide screening, absorb sound or add a flourish to an

conventional plaster.

unremarkable room,” says Gibberd.

It’s also worth thinking about the environmental impact

He suggests putting shells, pebbles and pinecones on

of the materials you use, he says, pointing out that cork,

the mantelpiece, using natural-looking paint colours, and

for example, is naturally regenerative because the tree

hanging landscape paintings and photographs on walls.

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Natural materials like marble and glazed tiles have

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INTERIORS | DESIGN PRINCIPLES

DECORATION Instead of fitted carpets, Gibberd suggests trying looselaid natural floor coverings such as sisal and jute, with a gap between the edging and the wall. Use rugs in layers and let them fill the natural spaces between furniture. And to avoid making an interior feel one-dimensional, he says it can be a good idea to mix furniture and objects from different eras and places. “Rather than putting a set of matching chairs around the kitchen table, for example, throw a bench or a wobbly Windsor chair into the mix,” he suggests. “Surround yourself with the objects that have the most meaning to you personally and tell the story of your life – family heirlooms, or things that remind you of a

He advises householders to avoid using a flat screen TV as a room’s centrepiece, and instead organise furniture traditionally around the hearth.

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particular holiday or experience.”

Group furniture and objects together in odd numbers, he says, explaining: “If things are arranged asymmetrically, the eye is forced to move around them to fully absorb what it sees.” And you may need to rethink the way your pictures are hung, he warns. “The most common mistake is to place them too high,” he points out. “My advice is to use your eye to find what feels like the right place instinctively, then take it down by six inches.” And finally, he adds: “When choosing what to buy for your home, try to follow your instincts rather than any preconceived notions about what constitutes good taste. Many of the best things have not been celebrated on Instagram, can’t be found in textbooks, and don’t cost a great deal. Often they have an accidental beauty that’s the result of fulfilling utilitarian needs.” A Modern Way to Live by Matt Gibberd is published on

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of your estate when you die. However, once

is that no one can make such a promise

to answer more and more and it is not a

the gift has been made and assuming that

and you should be very careful when

straightforward question to answer.

you do not reserve any benefit in it, the asset

considering instructing an organisation

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who does. This is because the law states

after seven years.

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When making a gift to save IHT it is also

gift, with a view to avoiding the payment

important to consider how you are going

of care fees then that gift can be declared

to make the gift. Will it be an outright gift

void and when a financial assessment is

to a child? What if they become bankrupt

carried out the asset which you have gifted

or get divorced? What if they squander

would still be considered yours.

that asset? Are they old enough to hold such an asset? In these circumstances you

That does not mean that there is not a place

may consider transferring the asset into

for making gifts, whether directly or in to

trust. The advantage of using a trust rather

trust, for the purposes of capital preservation

than making an outright gift is that it is the

but you need to be very clear on the reasons

CAN YOU AFFORD TO MAKE THE GIFT?

trustees who control and own the asset and

for doing this and your advisor should

Don’t forget about yourself. We are all living

the trustees decide when the beneficiaries

carefully discuss the options with you and

longer and before making any substantial

can utilise it. Importantly, you can be one of

the consequences of each of those options

gift it is important that you have enough set

those trustees and therefore retain control.

to enable you to make an informed decision.

aside to cover any eventualities that life may

Trusts are often seen as being overly

throw at you. Sit down and make a budget

complicated but with the correct advice

Gifting assets, for whatever reason, is

setting out all your annual expenses and

from an appropriate professional this need

an important part of family and wealth

your anticipated income, both now and in

not be the case.

planning and along with making wills

Adam Scott. Partner, Wills, Trusts and Probate

the future and also add a contingency and

and lasting powers of attorney should be Gifting for capital protection

considered early on and reviewed regularly.

This is a very complex and controversial

The involvement of a suitably qualified

WHY ARE YOU MAKING THE GIFT?

area and there are many organisations that

and experienced professional will greatly

Gifting to save inheritance tax (IHT)

advertise products that promise protection

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Before making a gift with a view to saving IHT

against care home fees, but the simple fact

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then ask can I really afford to make this gift?

it is vital that you obtain professional advice. You need to be prepared that having made the gift you will not have the use of that asset anymore. This is very straightforward if you are gifting away ‘cash’ but when gifting property, perhaps an investment property or a holiday home, you must be satisfied that you cannot freely benefit from that property any longer. If you do, this will be classed as a gift with reservation of benefit and for IHT purposes you will still be treated as owning the property and the value of it will form part

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Celebrate a sparkling Christmas Our Hampshire places offer the perfect escape for a festive day out with plenty of sparkle. Houses are richly decorated with twinkling lights, winter greenery, and Christmas trees. You’ll find shops full of traditional and contemporary gifts for all ages, including ranges created exclusively for the National Trust. Cafes are serving new winter menus, featuring warming treats that include ingredients from our own kitchen gardens and local producers. This year, we’re also inviting families to step into the wonderful world of Percy the Park Keeper, at Mottisfont and The Vyne. In association with the best-selling author and illustrator Nick Butterworth the Percy the Park Keeper winter wander introduces children to the busy park keeper and his animal friends. Running from 4 December, the self-led trail invites families to join Percy’s team as he races to get National Trust places and the animals that call them home ready for winter. After reading Percy’s handwritten note and donning his famous hat kids will follow clues, find Percy’s missing equipment, and enjoy activities and games that will bring them closer to nature this winter. Trail activities are different at each location. At the end of the trail families can celebrate with a photo-op with Percy, plus they’ll get a special prize too. Find out more about Christmas around Hampshire...

LEFT The Vyne - 100 Guinea Oak | National Trust Images, Karen Legg

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DAYS O U T | N AT I O N A L T R U ST

MOTTISFONT, NR ROMSEY Glowing lanterns line Mottisfont’s garden paths, and in the house, glittering lights add sparkle to Christmas trees laden with baubles. Look out for mini woodland creatures nestled amongst the decorations. Outside, explore sparkling waterways and meadows on a festive walk, then return to the café for delicious seasonal treats. Little ones can also enjoy Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail, helping Percy and his animal friends to tidy up the beautiful gardens in readiness for the colder months (£2). Christmas at Mottisfont: 4 December – 3 January (closed 24 & 25 December). Trail £2. BELOW Percy the Park Keeper | Nick Butterworth 2021

HINTON AMPNER Booking essential. This winter, Hinton Ampner’s pretty rooms reveal festive scenes from Christmas past at the house, from fairytales to fables. Outside, the gardens are also decorated, and the pop-up sweet shop is full of delicious traditional treats. The picturesque parkland and wider estate are perfect for a short stroll or longer winter wander. Warm up with homemade dishes and hot drinks from the café. Christmas at Hinton Ampner: 27 November – 3 January, house open Tuesday to Friday only (site closed 25 & 26 December). Booking essential (from 1 Nov) at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner. A B OV E Mottisfont in winter | National Trust Image, John Miller

LEFT Mottisfont - Christmas tree | National Trust Images, Oskar Proctor

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THE VYNE, NR BASINGSTOKE Experience the ground floor of this mansion luxuriously decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Look out for Christmas trees dressed in authentic, hand-made decorations. Outside, there are glorious winter walks across this ancient estate, with views across fields, woods and wetlands. Come back to warming mulled wine and mince pies in the café. Don’t forget to pop into the large book shop, packed with surprises. An indoors family trail takes kids back in time, whilst outdoors, little ones can meet Percy the Park Keeper and his friends on a winter activity trail, and find out which animals call this garden their home (£2). Christmas at The Vyne: 27 November – 2 January (closed 24 & 25 Dec). Trail £2. BELOW Hinton Ampner at Christmas, | National Trust Images, Oskar Proctor,

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WINCHESTER CITY MILL Join us at a festively decorated Winchester City Mill for a season of Yuletide celebrations. You’ll find out about the traditions and beliefs surrounding this ancient midwinter festival, and discover how King Alfred and his subjects would have celebrated, including workers here at the Mill. We’ll be hosting decorative festive workshops too, from wreath-making to Yule swags and logs. There’ll be a delicious season menu on offer, in our cosy café. Yuletide at Winchester City Mill: 15 November – 3 January (closed 25, 26 & 28 December) Festive decorations workshops: wreath-making 26 Nov 4.30-7pm, Yule swags 29 Nov 2-4pm, Yule logs 20 Dec 2-4pm, £40 per person. Booking available from beginning November. (Times may be subject to change, contact the Winchester City Mill for up-to-date schedules). UPPARK HOUSE AND GARDEN Inside the mansion you’ll find rooms decked with all the sparkle and grandeur of a traditional family Christmas, whilst the gardens twinkle with lights. The grounds offer glorious views over the South Downs, and pops of bright winter colour. There are warming seasonal meals in the café, and next door a delightful second-hand book, full of hidden gems that make great presents. Christmas at Uppark: 20 November – 3 January, house open Thursday to Sunday (site closed 25 & 26 December). Find out more about the National Trust in and around Hampshire at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hampshire Find out more about Percy at the National Trust: nationaltrust.org.uk/percy. Each festive day out you enjoy supports the National Trust’s work as a charity looking after special places for future generations to enjoy. Words by the National Trust

A B OV E Winchester City Mill | National Trust Images, Oskar Proctor

LEFT Uppark - portico with Christmas wreath | National Trust Images, Chris Lacey

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Meyers Estate Agents expands across Dorset and into Hampshire Meyers, the rapidly growing, award-winning, home-based estate agency franchise has expanded into the Ferndown, Verwood and Ringwood areas.

Patrick Hester, who has multiple years’

finding their dream home providing a

experience of working in the Estate Agency

trustworthy, reliable and highly customer

sector in the local area is now the director

centric service.

of the Ringwood and Verwood franchise, focusing his attentions on the BH24 and

Natasha Morris, has recently joined the

BH31 postcodes.

Meyers team to specialise in the Ferndown area of Dorset, returning to the industry

He will be bringing with him a wealth of

after starting a family. Having been involved

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in Estate Agency for many years, she has

Dubai as well as independent and corporate

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agencies in Dorset. Using the amazing base

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that Meyers have successfully established

independents

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and Ringwood.

both

Bournemouth

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Rockford, Ringwood A lovingly restored Grade II period farmhouse, situated in a stunning rural location with far reaching views of this beautiful area of the New Forest. Originally owned and used as a successful dairy farm by the Somerley Estate, the house was redeveloped during the Georgian period with a later extension during the late nineteenth century. The house today has been sympathetically restored by the current owners and the interior is a perfect blend of country living and modern day conveniences, with all the charm you would expect from a property of this stature. The grounds amount to approximately 10 acres and comprise substantial outbuildings, including a large annexe which provides additional accommodation to the main house and is currently utilised as a successful B&B. Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£2,350,000 5

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£1,050,000 4

Brockenhurst:

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£2,350,000

Rockford, Ringwood

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

The property is situated in the edge of the Ringwood Forest, with nearby access to the Castleman Trailway.

The house today has been sympathetically restored by the current owners and the interior is a perfect blend of country living and modern day conveniences, with all the charm you would expect from a property of this stature. The grounds amount to approximately 10 acres and comprise substantial outbuildings, including a large annexe which provides additional accommodation to the main house and is currently utilised as a successful B&B.

Set on a glorious 0.46 acre plot in one of Ashley Heath’s most premier roads - presents a delightful four bedroom, four bathroom chalet style residence, benefiting from one of the most impressive kitchen/lounge/dining room that we have seen locally.

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

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A lovingly restored Grade II period farmhouse, situated in a stunning rural location with far reaching views of this beautiful area of the New Forest. Originally owned and used as a successful dairy farm by the Somerley Estate, the house was redeveloped during the Georgian period with a later extension during the late nineteenth century. The house today has been sympathetically restored by the current owners and the interior is a perfect blend of country living and modern day conveniences, with all the charm you would expect from a property of this stature. The grounds amount to approximately 10 acres and comprise substantial outbuildings, including a large annexe which provides additional accommodation to the main house and is currently utilised as a successful B&B.

Please contact the Ringwood office

A beautifully presented thatched house boasting original character features and further potential to create additional living accommodation. This charming home dates back to the late 1600’s. EPR: E 4

Please contact the Ringwood office

£1,050,000 43

Brockenhurst: Burley: www.spencersnewforest.com t. 01590 622 551

Please contact the Ringwood office

t. 01425 404 088

Lymington:

t. 01590 674 222

Salisbury

2 2

£1,250,000

£850,000

A beautifully presented detached house originally built circa 1920’s, which has been sympathetically modernised and improved to now provide a superb family home. EPR: D 4

Ringwood: t. 01425 462 600

Please contact the Ringwood office

London:

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Somerley, Ringwood

A beautifully appointed country home located in the picturesque grounds of Harbridge Court, set in mature landscaped gardens and two acres of paddocks, which have the benefit of direct access to Ringwood forest. EPR: D

£1,050,000

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

The property is situated in the edge of the Ringwood Forest, with nearby access to the Castleman Trailway.

Lymington:

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

t. 01590 674 222

O.I.E.O £1,000,000

t. 01425 404 088

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£2,350,000

O.I.E.O £700,000

Burley:

Downtown, Salisbury

Built in 2010. A beautifully presented link-detached home approaching approximately 2792.1 sq. ft, conveniently located within a level walking distance of the village centre, providing local amenities and schools. EPR: C

Brockenhurst:

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

www.spencersnewforest.com

Rockford, Ringwood

Lettings:

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t. 01425 404 088

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t. 01590 674 222

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Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

Please contact the Burley office to arrange a viewing Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

Energy Performance Rating: F

The property is situated in the edge of the Ringwood Forest, with nearby access to the Castleman Trailway.

An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom, setHeath’s in a truly Setcharming, on a glorious 0.46 acre plotperiod in onecottage of Ashley wonderful with 1/2 acre of garden, and a 1.5 most premier position, roads - presents a delightful four bedroom, acre paddock with shelter at the from rear.one The four bathroom chalet stylefield residence, benefiting modernisation and offersroom significant of property the most requires impressive kitchen/lounge/dining that wepotential have seenfor locally. enlargement and re-purposing of the extensive outbuildings. (S.T.P.P.) The property is situated in the edge of the Ringwood Forest, with nearby access the Castleman Trailway. The property is set in atoprivate, tucked away location, along a quiet country lane in the highly sought after Energy Performance Rating:The TBCvillage enjoys a vibrant location of Minstead. community and features a village hall, popular pub (The Trusty Servant), botanical gardens, and a Norman church.

Lymington:

SchoolHeath, Lane, Ashley Minstead Ringwood

t. 01590 674 222

Burley:

Brockenhurst:

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

Rockford, Lyndhurst Road, Ringwood Bransgore

Lettings:

t. 01590 624 814 www.spencersnewforest.com

Brockenhurst, New Forest A superb architect designed house, Grove House was highly renowned for its contemporary styling of it’s time and chosen for inclusion in the 1970 ‘Daily Mail book of House Plans’. The property has recently been subject to a programme of extension and now benefits from a stunning attached annexed accommodation and detached garage complex set in grounds of approx. 0.25 acre, in the very heart of Brockenhurst. The property enjoys a tucked away position on The Rise set opposite the newly completed luxury Holmwood Apartments, in the very heart of Brockenhurst village. The local amenities and open forest are moments away, whilst the mainline rail station (London Waterloo approx. 90 mins) is also within easy reach. Energy Performance Rating: E Please contact the Brockenhurst office to arrange a viewing

£1,600,000 5

Please contact the Brockenhurst office to arrange a viewing

£1,400,000 5

Brockenhurst:

Burley:

t. 01590 622 551

t. 01425 404 088

Lymington:

t. 01590 674 222

£2,350,000

Rockford, Ringwood

Energy Performance Rating: E

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

The property is situated on a quiet single track lane within the much sought after ‘Waters Green Triangle’, overlooking the green and moments from the open forest. The village of Brockenhurst, situated in the heart of the New Forest, benefits from a mainline station with direct access to London/Waterloo (approx.. 90 minutes) and an extensive range of local shops, restaurants, a popular tertiary college and the renowned Brockenhurst Golf Club.

An attractive newly refurbished five bedroom, three storey attached period residence situated in the popular Waters Green conservation area, overlooking the picturesque green. Believed to date back in part to circa 1830, this individual five bedroom period home offers versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2261 sq. Ft.

Brockenhurst, New Forest

www.spencersnewforest.com

A lovingly restored Grade II period farmhouse, situated in a stunning rural location with far reaching views of this beautiful area of the New Forest. Originally owned and used as a successful dairy farm by the Somerley Estate, the house was redeveloped during the Georgian period with a later extension during the late nineteenth century. The house today has been sympathetically restored by the current owners and theRoad, interior is aLymington perfect blend of country living and Grove £1,750,000 modern day conveniences, with all the charm you would expect An elegant and spacious Grade II listed town house in one of the most soughtfrom a property of this stature. The grounds amount to after roads in Lymington. approximately 10 acres and comprise substantial outbuildings, including a large annexe which provides additional 4 3 4 Please contact the Lymington office accommodation to the main house and is currently utilised as a successful B&B.

East Boldre, New Forest

£815,000

A forest fronting detached bungalow with a detached brick stable block and home office. EPR: D

Please contact the Lymington office

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£2,350,000

£750,000

A pretty three bedroom semi detached forest cottage, built in the 1880's with a £1,050,000 large, pretty and well-stocked garden and off road parking. EPR: D

Brockenhurst: Burley: www.spencersnewforest.com t. 01590 622 551

Please contact the Lymington office

t. 01425 404 088

Lymington:

t. 01590 674 222

Lymington

t. 01590 674 222

t. 01425 404 088

Please contact the Lymington office

Burley:

£1,100,000

t. 01590 622 551

Pilley, Lymington

A spacious detached home with an adjoining double garage in a very convenient location to the south of Lymington High Street. EPR: D

Ringwood: t. 01425 462 600

Brockenhurst:

Ashley Heath, Ringwood

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

£745,000

Energy Performance Rating: TBC

The property is situated in the edge of the Ringwood Forest, with nearby access to the Castleman Trailway.

most premier roads - presents a delightful four bedroom, 4 2 style residence, 2 Please contact the Lymington office four bathroom chalet benefiting from one of the most impressive kitchen/lounge/dining room that we have seen locally.

Pennington, Lymington

A deceptively light and spacious property with a lovely garden, ample driveway and a single garage. EPR: C

£795,000

A spacious period chalet bungalow with one bedroom annex set in a generous approximately 1/3rd in an convenient location. EPR: D Set plot on aofglorious 0.46 acre plotacre in one of extremely Ashley Heath’s

Please contact the Lymington office

London:

t. 0207 839 0888

Ashley Heath, Pennington, Lymington Ringwood

Lymington:

£1,050,000

Please contact the Ringwood office to arrange a viewing

www.spencersnewforest.com

Rockford, Ringwood

Lettings:

t. 01590 624 814 www.spencersnewforest.com

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Is Germany the best place to visit for an eco-friendly city break? On a trip to Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven, Gemma Bradley finds all the right ingredients for a green escape. Climate change has increasingly become one of the biggest topics of concern for leaders worldwide, but Germany is among the few countries making strides to ensure that sustainability is simply par for the course. Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven are all on the path to becoming sustainable cities, with cycling paths in abundance and public transport links that are some of the best in the world. There couldn’t be better options for environmentally-friendly urban breaks.

A B OV E The Klimahaus Bremerhaven | PA Photo/Alamy

LEFT Skyline of Bremerhaven at sunset | PA Photo/Alamy

RIGHT Pingelturm, historic beacon at the harbor of Bremerhaven | PA Photo/Alamy

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Restaurant Strom, located in the hotel, also offers a huge array of sustainable meals, locally sourced where possible. Right next door to the hotel is the Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost (climate house), an interactive museum that brings visitors on a journey through the world along the eighth longitude, experiencing each country’s climate zones up close, from freezing Antarctica to humid Cameroon. The Klimahaus also has a huge variety of animals native to each climate, from snakes and insects to electric eels, which can be seen up close throughout a guided tour.

Beautiful Bremerhaven My trip begins with a two-hour carpool ride in an electric Mercedes-Benz EQV from Hamburg airport to Bremerhaven, a small but fun-filled sustainable city, located next to the river Elba. Bremerhaven is home to the Atlantic Hotel Sail City, a fully ‘green hotel’ that prides itself on lowering its carbon footprint through rigorous food waste rules, where all food wastage is weighed daily to allow the hotel to continually monitor and limit losses. The 120-room hotel also has a cluster of beehives on its roof, home to 240,000 bees, and honey collected is used in the hotel.

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Socially enterprising Bremen After a short transfer by tram to Bremen, we visit a Gemüsewerft, an urban gardening project and beer garden located on an old truck parking lot surrounded by building projects. The true uniqueness of this social non-profit company is its staff. The garden employs people with mental illnesses as well as mental and emotional disabilities to work alongside their own staff base, and gives them key customer facing roles within the business. Some have been here for 15 years and others simply stay for a few months, before going to other social care facilities. The company sees themselves as more of a ‘flagship’ store for food education, as they are too small to provide food for the whole community. They do, however, supply some local restaurants with fresh produce – including Canova Bremen, a high-end restaurant located in the city centre that operates on the key principles of being regional, sustainable, seasonal and fair to the environment. Bremen has more cycle paths than most other German towns, and the city borders are made up of green parks with a variety of cycle paths, rather than a physical wall.

A B OV E An urban garden in Bremen | PA Photo/Gemma Bradley

RIGHT Bremen marketplace | PA Photo/Alamy

FA R R I G H T Elbe Philharmonic Hall Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg | PA Photo/Alamy

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Environmentally healthy Hamburg

The only drawback of the Science Centre Wald is that

A 40-minute train ride brings us to Hamburg, one of the

all written commentary is entirely in German. However,

top 10 world’s greenest cities, according to their official

there are many staff members around that will happily

tourism website, and winner of a US Green City of the

translate and offer a full guided tour.

Year design award 2021. The city of 1.8 million people is jam-packed with things to do, from guided historical

In the centre of Hamburg, there are options for a

walking tours, to hanging out in bars and restaurants

sustainable boat tour on the Alster lake, including a

on every corner.

one-hour tour on the Solarschiff Alstersonne, a fully solar-powered ship in use since 2000. The boat tour

What makes Hamburg unique is its ‘city coast’; the huge

takes you across the river through Hamburg, and is

river Elba runs through it and there are even some mini

accompanied with a narration detailing the history of

sandy beaches dotted around.

the city and its buildings.

Within Hamburg is the HafenCity, the largest urban

Hamburg is famous for its red light district, the

development project in Europe located in the former

Reeperbahn, but nestled within the ‘sinful mile’ is a

harbour district. A huge attraction is the Elbphilharmonie,

small sustainable streetwear shop Bidges and Sons,

a magnificent concert hall expertly designed so that the

with a vegan restaurant and rooftop decking. It was

sound resonates exactly the same, regardless of where

founded in 2013 by the two brothers Markus and Andy.

you are sitting.

All products are made exclusively under fair conditions and no materials contain animal ingredients.

We spend our final two nights in Hamburg at the Raphael Hotel Wälderhaus, another sustainability-

Germany is one of the leading European countries

focused enterprise. Made entirely of solid wood,

for sustainability, and in Bremen, Bremerhaven and

The Wälderhaus building contains both the Raphael

Hamburg, you can be sure of a fun, busy and green trip.

Hotel Wälderhaus and the Science Centre Wald, a small museum dedicated to the topic of wood and

How to plan your trip

climate change. The museum is accessible via the

For more information on travelling to Germany, visit

hotel lobby and has various interactive aspects that

germany.travel.

allow people to explore the ecological system whilst learning about climate.

Words by Gemma Bradley, PA

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Well-presented 6 double bedroom student house for September 2022. Located in Winton, near to Bournemouth University. Off road parking and great outside space. Offered fully furnished.

Student accommodation close to Bournemouth University Talbot Campus. Five fully furnished bedrooms and benefitting from a large garden plus off road parking. Available September 2022.

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WE NEED YO U R H E L P !

You couldn’t miss headlines during 2021 of the increase in properties prices on the sales side, however, not so much

The fight to keep the VAT at 12.5% has started in earnest and the industry needs your help.

in the news is the lettings side has equally seen this. The last 3 or 4 years has seen the rental market pretty static

The last 18 months has been a torrid time for the

- this has dramatically changed over the last 12-18 months.

industry and as the country looks to return to normal –

Tenants are staying longer in their properties, which in turn

the fight continues. As furlough ends, the end of the

means there are less properties coming to market. This has

rent moratorium looms and the VAT goes from 5% to

created a shortage and pushed prices up.

12.5% – against a backdrop of 20% increases to staff wages, 10% food inflation and the expected rise to

Gardens have been very much sought after and this has

costs in utilities.

seen an uplift of £100’s of pounds in the monthly rentals, which is adding thousands to the yearly total for the landlord.

Whilst we may be open its not all rosy in hospitality. With a mountain of debt, it’s now time to have the conversation

How does a landlord approach this with their existing

around a permanent fixed rate of VAT at 12.5%.

tenant, especially if they have been long term and good tenants? This is where a letting agent should shine and act

to keep the VAT at 12.5% has started in earnest and the industry needs your help as negotiator between the two parties. Most tenants expect For decades the industry The hasfight increased prices far

a yearly increase in their rent, but when it can be a significant behind inflation leading toThe last 18 months has been a torrid time for the industry and as the country looks to return under margined menus to normal - the fight continues. As furlough ends, the end of the rent moratorium looms

increase, this can cause distress to the tenant. We have and the inability for the menus to be priced properly and the VAT goes from 5% to 12.5% - against a backdrop of 20% increases to staff wages,

10% food inflation and the expected rise to costs in utilities. successfully negotiated larger than normal rent increases as owners are scared at alienating customers due to

with our tenants giving our landlords that extra revenue. Whilst we may be open its not all rosy in Hospitality. With a mountain of debt, it’s now time to have the conversation around a permanent fixed rate of VAT at 12.5%. For decades the industry has increased prices far behind inflation leading to under margined It is important for landlords to keep up repairs and This coupled with the chains having destroyed menus and the inability for the menus to be priced properly as owners are scared at maintenance of their properties, as this also has an impact independents with ludicrous discounting devaluing alienating customers due to the burden of tax. on not just the amount of rent that can be achieved, but the industry with problems hidden by debt piling up This coupled with the chains having destroyed independents with ludicrous discounting also the quality of the tenant. pre-covid has meant that as an industry we face an devaluing the industry with problems hidden by debt piling up pre-covid has meant that as an industry we face an uphill struggle to get to the ‘right price’ again. uphill struggle to get to the ‘right price’ again. So, help us, sign the petition for a new Tourism VAT rate – (scan the QR code) Rental properties are a business for landlords and not a charity. You can still be great landlords and go the extra So, help us, sign the petition for a new tourism VAT Eat local, eat independent and expect some prices increases along the way. Above all, were mile, but at the end of the day, the money left in your rate – (scan the QR code) glad to be back, it’s amazing to see so many customers again and we will fight on. Eat local to help out J hand impacts your living standards. Tenants will always

the burden of tax.

Eat local, eat independent

look at the market to see if there are properties better and

and expect some prices

cheaper for them, this is where we need to make sure it is

increases along the way.

a win-win for both sides.

Above all, we’re glad to be back, it’s amazing to see

If you would like us to help negotiate a rent increase with

so many customers again

your tenants then please phone for an informal chat.

and we will fight on. Eat local to help out .

Have a good month! Sharon Canning

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BOURNEMOUTH £250,000

ALUM CHINE Guide Price £975,000

SOUTHBOURNE £950,000

A beautifully presented two bedroom

This four bedroom home includes two

A stunning, four-bedroom property with sea

fourth floor apartment with balcony, shared

receptions, conservatory and potential for

views, two bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/

freehold and allocated off road parking

home office, private rear garden and parking.

diner, formal lounge and dining room.

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LOWER PARKSTONE POA

SHAFTESBURY £465,000

CHALBURY £995,000

Impressive three bedroom detached family

Courtyard

one

A four double bedroom home with three

home located in Ashley Cross village with

bedroom flats close to Gold Hill. Investment

reception rooms set in exquisite gardens

three bedrooms and one bathroom.

opportunity. Freehold

with parking, stable block and paddocks.

Properties of the month VERWOOD Guide Price £1,095,000 This elegant five bedroom detached chalet style residence stands proudly on a fabulous plot approaching 1.66 acres. E D WA R D S www.edwardestates.co.uk 01202 829777

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LOWER PARKSTONE £850,000

POOLE £1,795,000

WIMBORNE OIEO £850,000

Immaculate family home located on sought

A detached residence beautifully presented

This five bedroom Victorian town residence

after Milton Road Lower Parkstone with four

with sea views, a modern kitchen and

has many character features, four receptions

bedrooms and one bathroom.

bathroom and mature grounds.

and parking for up to six vehicles.

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beautifully

decorated,

four

double

bedroom home with three reception rooms, four bathrooms and a stunning kitchen. WINKWORTH SOUTHBOURNE www.winkworth.co.uk 01202 434365

BOURNEMOUTH £250,000

ST. LEONARDS OIEO £800,000

WINTON £2,460 pcm

A modern two bedroom ground floor

A beautiful, detached three bedroom

Well-presented 6 double bedroom student

apartment set in an enviable position with

house, which was built to a high standard

house for September 2022. Off road

two bathrooms, private balcony and parking.

with a separate, self contained annex.

parking and outside space. Fully furnished.

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Cool, calming and hopeful

Bright Skies, Dulux colour of the year From deluxe appliances to soft furnishings or a lick of paint, it’s easy to introduce this airy shade to your living spaces, says Sam Wylie-Harris. The benefits of blue are well storied, and now Dulux has named Bright Skies its Colour of the Year for 2022 – something we’re probably all craving more of right now! A versatile, uplifting shade that’s easy on the eye, this blue entices us with the promise of, well, something bright and beautiful. “Bright Skies is the perfect Colour of the Year for 2022 because it captures the essence of freedom we’ve all been craving for the past 12 months, while we stared out of the window,” says Marianne Shillingford, Dulux creative director. “After so long trapped indoors, we’ve come to appreciate the power of nature to uplift and revitalise us, and a clear blue summer sky is possibly the ultimate colour of nature. “This colour also melts the walls away to reconnect us with the great outdoors and makes small spaces feel much bigger. It’s perfect for a ceiling too, and anywhere in your home that needs a much needed injection of light and positivity. “Bright Skies pairs beautifully with all natural materials like wood and stone as well as subtle cool and warm neutrals,” adds Shillingford.

RIGHT Kitchen area, Bright Skies, Dulux Colour of the Year 2022, Dulux Paint Mixing Matt (Walls & Ceilings), Bright Skies, from £31.09 (2.5L), Dulux, furniture part of room set | PA Photo/Dulux

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BELOW KitchenAid Mixer Tilt-Head 4.8L, Blue Velvet – Artisan with Extra Accessories, 5KSM175PS, KitchenAid | PA Photo/KitchenAid

Destined to make a splash, Shillingford says the brand’s COTY – Colour of the Year – is always influenced by what’s happening around us, and to us. “We’re inspired by commonly shared experiences as much as emerging design trends, and seek to find synergy between the two. We’re also uplifted by the simplest pleasures that nature has to offer,” she explains. The latest addition to Stoves Colour Boutique line, Bright

“Who doesn’t smile and feel good when they see a

Skies is the 10th colour in their luxe line-up. Available

beautiful sunset or clear blue summer sky? We aim to

across induction and dual fuel Richmond Deluxe range

choose a Colour of the Year that captures what we all

cookers, it’s bang on trend with home entertaining so

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BEAUTIFUL SPLASHBACK House Beautiful Heritage Sky Blue Self-Adhesive Glass Splashback, from £175, Splashback Decorative, practical and a pretty alternative to tiles, this Sky Blue splashback is easy to install by peel, stick and seal technique – and makes a real feature when placed behind your hob, sink or basin. CHIC SOFA DFS Java Four-Seater Velvet Sofa in Bright Skies Dulux Colour of the Year 2022, £799 (footstools and swivel chair from a selection, other items part of room set), DFS A

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retailer DFS has teamed up with Dulux to launch the popular Java range in Bright Skies, including a two, three or four-seater sofa (as pictured), swivel chair, armchair and footstools. To bring the look together and transform a seating area, you can choose other key pieces in complementary shades. To work the paint colour into your existing scheme, Shillingford says to use Bright Skies where you would love to have had a window or simply more light: “Perfect for brightening up alcoves, and on walls you look at from your favourite chair or sofa, and dream about summer holidays to come.”

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LEFT Stone Blue Ticking Linen Bedding Bundle, Chalk Pink Linen Company | PA Photo/ Chalk Pink Linen Company

BELOW Jonathan Adler Ether Chair – Bergamo Ice, other items from a selection, Sweetpea and Willow | PA Photo/ Sweetpea and Willow

DREAMY LINEN Stone Blue Ticking Linen Bedding Bundle, £224, Chalk Pink Linen Company While keeping your sleeping space fresh and airy: “In a bedroom, wrap this colour around you on all the walls, woodwork and doors, for a breezy look that puts a smile on your face first thing in the morning and last thing at night,” suggests Shillingford. Striped bed linen in Stone Blue will tie everything together… think a beach hut or cottage by the sea, for that dreamy laid-back vibe. ACCENT CHAIR Jonathan Adler Ether Chair in Bergamo Ice, £1,750 (other items from a selection), Sweetpea & Willow Could there be a more attractive accent chair than this glammy model by American designer, Jonathan Adler? Upholstered in an icy blue velvet with polished brass legs, this investment piece will bring a club-class finishing touch to your creative endeavours. The stuff of blue sky dreams… Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

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OUTDOOR LIVING | HOMEMADE SEED BOMBS

Want to attract wildlife to your garden? Homemade seed bombs could be the answer. And you can get the kids to help!

As pollinating insects start to hunker down during the cooler months, gardeners can be doing their bit now to make sure they are welcomed into their garden during spring. Beneficial insects including bees and butterflies love the nectar that wildflowers provide – and with this in mind you could get your kids to help you make some seed bombs which will be a magnet for pollinators and provide lashings of colour next year. Garden expert and podcaster Michael Perry (aka Mr Plant Geek), explains: “Seed bombs – or Tsuchi Dango (‘earth dumplings’) as they were known in ancient Japan – are the perfect way for gardeners of all levels to get a head start on next year’s borders and pots. “The hard clay protects the precious seeds from harsh

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winds and hungry wildlife, and together with the compost, provides them with all the nutrients they need to grow wild.”

Perry has devised a recipe using a mix of 11 wildflowers, including cowslips, musk mallow, cornflowers, poppies, chamomile and cranesbill geraniums, which will help provide a treasure trove of nectar rich sources for pollinating insects, in support of Rowse’s Hives for Lives (rowsehoney.co.uk/hives-for-lives) programme of vital initiatives to help care for bees. The wildflowers featured will all grow at different times, providing a dazzling display of colour throughout the summer. Here, Perry offers a step-by-step guide to seed bomb success. “Once you’ve made them, all you need to do is just

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HOMEMADE SEED BOMBS | OUTDOOR LIVING

Photos credit Rowse/ PA

03 H O W TO M A K E H O M E M A D E S E E D B O M B S . . . 1. Place the ingredients in a bowl and mix them

(check for soggy bottoms). Placing them out in the

together. Place the compost, clay and seeds in a

sun, or near a source of warmth, will speed up the

of peat-free

large bowl, ready to mix. Use your hands to combine all

drying process.

compost

of the ingredients together, adding a splash of water

INGREDIENTS

• 5 handfuls

• 4 handfuls of air-dry red clay • 1 handful of

if needed. You’re aiming for a thick but mouldable

4. Sow, sow, sow! Now it’s time to sow your seed

consistency. The seed bombs need to hold their

bombs. Wildflowers will bloom well in containers,

shape, so try to avoid adding too much water at once.

window boxes and borders– anywhere with a splash

native wildflower seeds • A splash of water

of sunshine. Place them just below the surface of “If you’re making this with your children or

the soil for best results. Then let nature do its thing.

grandchildren, this is the mucky part they’ll love the most. It’s a bit like making mud pies,” he enthuses.

Like daffodils, wildflower seeds are best sown in autumn, while the soil is still soft and warm. This

You’ll also need:

2. Roll them into balls. “Once you’ve combined all your

gives them time to develop strong roots before the

• A mixing bowl

ingredients, roll the mixture into little balls. The size is

frost kicks in, resulting in bigger, healthier plants.

• A baking tray

up to you – these ones are slightly larger, but you can

• Greaseproof

make them smaller, similar to the size of a golf ball, if

“By spring, and throughout the summer, you’ll be

you’d prefer to scatter them over a larger area.”

treated to a sumptuous display of wildflowers,

paper

including cornflowers, chamomile and common 3. Leave them to dry. Place your seed bombs on

poppies to name a few. You’ll also be doing your

greaseproof paper, ready to dry. Use a baking tray

part to help protect our buzzing friends and their

if you plan to move them elsewhere. Leave for four

pollinating pals by providing them with the nectar

to five days, or until they’ve completely hardened

nourishment they need to thrive,” he says.

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

FI RST ALVI S G R AB ER S U PER C O U PÉ B U I LD C O M PLE TED

ALL- N E W DAC IA J O G G ER Dacia is bringing its value-for-money approach to the 7-seater family car sector with the launch of the All-New Dacia Jogger. Adding to the brand’s model line up in the UK, of the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Duster, the new Jogger offers the key attributes of the length and practicality of an estate car, the spaciousness of an MPV, and the styling and of an SUV. While the name may make you wonder Dacia say it embodies the brand’s outdoor spirit, its positive energy and sense of adventure! – Dacia’s reputation is such that you know this is going to be a player and offer excellent value for money.

The first post-war Continuation Series model, a 3.0-litre Graber Super Coupé from the Alvis Car Company, has been finished. After a two-year build, which was delayed by the pandemic, the completion of the brand-new Graber, destined for Japan, represents a major milestone for the company, which is set to ship at least five cars to customers there via Meiji Sangyo, Alvis’ Japanese distributor. The Graber Super Coupé is one of six models offered in the expanded Alvis’ Continuation Series with both pre and post-war derivatives. Each model is built to a bespoke specification with options such as air conditioning and all six have been developed from original drawings and feature an in-house designed and manufactured six-in-line 3-litre or 4.3-litre engine. This car draws on the new old stocks of chassis and engine blocks, carefully stored by Alvis since the Coventry factory closed in 1967. That’s when all the

At launch, the Jogger will be available with two engines, including the brand new TCe 110 turbocharged petrol engine and a LPG TCe 100 Bi-Fuel engine. Joining the range in 2023 will be Dacia’s first hybrid powertrain option. The All-New Dacia Jogger will be available to pre-order in the UK in November 2021, with first deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2022.

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factory parts and racking were moved to Kenilworth where this Graber Super Coupé was assembled. Thanks to the addition of fuel injection, a higher compression ratio (9.5:1) and modern digital machining processes resulting in tighter tolerances, the engine produces 172bhp, up 42bhp from the 1960s’ version. Torque also rises to 209 ft / lbs @ 3750 rpm and it can achieve a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds. With the Graber Super Coupé now roadtested and ready for shipment, focus shifts to the build of the first Continuation Series Graber Cabriolet, which is also set to be exported to the Far East in 2022 and in parallel, the first Lancefield pre-war 4.3 chassis car. Prices start at £295,000 for pre-war Continuation Series cars with the Graber Super Coupé starting at £323,000.

ROAD TEST: S UZU K I AC ROS S – PER FECT FU S I O N O F PE TRO L AN D ELECTRI C P OWER Suzuki may not have the clout of larger car makers but has always driven well above its automotive weight. A collaborative link with Toyota has produced Suzuki’s most expensive production car to date; the Across. Priced from £45,599 the Across is a considerable step up the price league by normal Suzuki standards, but does hold the prospect of some conquest sales. The Across is, with a few subtle tweaks, a RAV4 and in Suzuki form not only feels & drives very premium but is a proper 4x4. A single model hosts one of the best equipped SUVs with standard fare including such things as leather trim, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone air conditioning, electronic 4-wheel-drive, high beam assist, keyless entry and start, rear parking camera, reclining rear seats and much more.

modes offer the option of pure electric, automatic between hybrid and electric, hybrid and battery charge. There’s a claimed pure electric range of 46 miles, I managed 40 miles without any effort at conserving battery power so it’s a particularly impressive and commutable distance. The fusion between petrol and electric power is impressive too, with easilyselectable modes and an e-CVT automatic transmission that makes for smooth transitions without the usual raised engine revs. Add the self-charge button, which raises the engine revs somewhat, and there’s a surprisingly rapid recharge on

the move. Plug-in the Across and it’ll take around six hours to fully charge from a domestic wallbox. On the road the Across has a very premium feel helped by the smooth and refined progress. A large touchscreen still leaves buttons (hurrah!) for other functions and it’s all very intuitive. A conventional style automatic gear shift lever adds a touch of normality in a world where the standard rules of car conventionality seem to have disappeared. Many hybrids and electric vehicles have lost that conventional look and all too frequently for reasons of style rather than practical substance. There is plenty of space for passengers and their luggage, not to mention lots of cubby boxes and pockets for your in-car bits-andbobs. With subtle styling tweaks to the front design the Across is a suitably rugged looking SUV, as befits a proper off-road vehicle, and with a high specification more than lives up to the price tag.

Power comes from a 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine mated to 134kw electric motor providing hybrid power. Four driving

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LOT U S C O N FI R M S F U L L S P E C I F I C AT I O N A N D P R I C E O F A L LNEW EMIR A V6 FIRST EDITION Lotus has confirmed the price and full specification of the all-new Emira V6 First Edition. The car, fully loaded with a host of technology, infotainment and comfort features plus unique badging, costs £75,995.

R O A D T E S T: H O N D A C R - V Honda’s CR-V began production in the mid-nineties and has proved a popular seller for those seeking a higher quality, large SUV. The Honda comes with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit that’s mated to a twin electric motor hybrid system that recharges on the move. The system automatically uses the most efficient drive whether electric, hybrid or engine. It’s a perfect compromise for those who see having to plug-in your hybrid or electric car as a bit of a faff. As one might expect from Honda the CR-V has a classy and quality feel throughout and feels like it will be on the road for decades to come. The CR-V will appeal to buyers who want sensible and spacious transport, and if that sounds a bit boring you would be wrong. True it’s not going to woo buyers of more sporty SUVs but it does feel special. It’s remarkably spacious and there’s plenty of room for the family to stretch out, not to mention stow all their luggage. It comes with good levels of standard equipment, even on the lead-in model, and includes auto lights and wipers, LED lights, intelligent adaptive cruise control, smart entry and start, climate and all the usual connectivity.

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The range starts from £31,470 and there are five trim levels with two and four-wheeldrive and just one 2.0-litre engine. As with most electric and hybrid vehicles the transmission system is automatic, however the Honda uses a single fixed-gear ratio creating a direct connection between moving components. While very smooth under hard acceleration – the 2WD version reaches 62 mph in 8.8 seconds so impressive for a low powered large car – it is noisy. This is in direct contrast to lower speed city driving and cruising when the CR-V is very quiet and refined. On the road it’s a genuinely nice drive and surprisingly nimble, the ergonomics are first class with a touch screen and instruments of excellent clarity. The transmission and drive modes – EV, Econ and Sport - are all switch operated rather than by levers and make for a compact and easy to use driving environment. Likewise gear position is also switch operated for drive, neutral, reverse and park. The CR-V may be discreet and sensible, as opposed to so many models that are overtly bold and-in-your-face, but that’s the secret of its success. It’s a touch of class and class doesn’t have to announce its presence.

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The price in major European markets has also been released, including in Germany where the car is €95,995. Prices in other international markets, including USA and China, will be released in the coming weeks. Production of the Emira V6 First Edition will start in the spring, with the ‘i4’ four-cylinder First Edition arriving in the autumn. The Emira is an all-new mid-engine premium sports car that builds on the legacy of the Elise, Exige and Evora, the Emira represents a quantum leap forward for Lotus. The Emira has been developed on a new lightweight bonded aluminium chassis – technology pioneered by Lotus and which remains an intrinsic part of the company’s sports car DNA. Powering the V6 First Edition is the much-loved and Lotus-honed 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine, mid-mounted behind the two seats. Developing 400hp, it’s mated to a six-speed manual gearbox with a visible gearchange mechanism and hydraulic power-assisted steering. The First Edition comes in one of six vibrant paint colours: Seneca Blue – which was seen at the car’s launch in July – plus Magma Red, Hethel Yellow, Dark Verdant, Shadow Grey and Nimbus Grey. More colours will be available during 2022.

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R O A D T E S T: T O Y O TA C O RO LL A TO U RI N G SPORTS – A CAR FOR ALL RE ASONS The term Tourer is used a lot nowadays and essentially means a small estate car. That might seem a bit of a contradiction but most people don’t need the extra space offered by a traditional estate car, they just need that little bit of additional practicality. Whether for family sporting activities, weekends away or that extra load of gardening rubbish to the local tip, the Tourer offers a neat bridge between a normal car and a potentially larger than required SUV or estate. One of the best Tourers in terms of that additionally little bit of practicality is Toyota’s Corolla. The Corolla name has been a mainstay in Toyota’s sales lists for decades, a slight Auris related intermission apart, and a popular addition to many driveways up and down the country. In its current hybrid guise the range of Corolla Tourers start from £25,755 and ends with my top-line Excel version with 2.0-litre petrol power costing £31,960.

There are seven grades within the Touring Sports line up and standard equipment across the board includes adaptive cruise, auto lights, LED headlights, dual zone air conditioning, heated front seats, reversing camera along with Bluetooth, Apple Car Play Android Auto. Engine choices are 1.8-litre 122hp or 2.0-litre 184hp petrol engines, both mated to automatic transmissions. Toyota’s hybrid system starts the car in EV mode and introduces the petrol engine once moving above what might be termed car park

speeds. While cruising the petrol engine and electric motor are used independently according to demand, accelerate and both cut in to provide power, when decelerating the car goes to electric power only. It’s a clever system that’s not only efficient but manages, unless you’re constantly using full throttle, to use electric power for a surprising amount of driving. As a hybrid it removes range anxiety and makes the Corolla a true car for all journeys, whether long or short. Inside there’s a feeling of quality in the build and materials with a usefully large touch screen, unusually for a Japanese car pretty intuitive to use, and some buttons. Hurrah! It’s a smooth performer with very decent acceleration and there’s even a vaguely sporting version. The only downside was the darker interior of my test car made one of my passengers feel a little on the claustrophobic side but lighter colours are available. Overall this is an eminently sensible and practical choice on so many levels.

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Best Restaurant Award 2021 served up to Westbourne Tandoori Top Bournemouth Indian restaurant, Westbourne Tandoori, has become the UK’s top Indian restaurant thanks to the coveted Currylife Awards held recently at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Over

1000

country’s

guests,

finest

represented

Indian

the

surprise as Westbourne Tandoori was

restaurateurs,

announced as the winner, he humbly

attended the gala ceremony hosted by the

received

BBC’s Angela Rippon CBE and Mike Bushell.

Angela Rippon on stage – she commented:

the

prestigious

award

from

“It is so wonderful to see such a young The second category on the bill was

owner achieving such incredible standards

‘Best Indian Restaurant 2021’ and it took

and support from his customers on a

Westbourne Tandoori owner Anwar by

national scale.”

fully refurbished the restaurant, redesigned his menu, and added a new cocktail list to his assets. As if that was not enough his nominated Dorset hospice care charity, Lewis Manning, benefits each year from the restaurant’s Christmas donations. Westbourne Tandoori is making its mark on Anwar put the success down to several

the national Indian dining scene and Anwar

reasons;

hopes not only to expand the existing

the

increased

support

the

restaurant has had since the start of 2020

Westbourne

lockdown when he instinctively upscaled

looking for a second venue to spread the

premises

but

actively

his delivery service and looked after the

success further afield!

community with a host of offers and discounts for those that needed them

Anwar,

most – that coupled with his exceptional

departments of his restaurant and explicitly

chef, local suppliers and slick service be it

says that they are all collectively responsible

delivery, take away or eat in. Plus, he has

for this award!

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ADDRESS

WEBSITE

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42 Seamore Road, Westbourne

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Claudia Roden on how cooking stopped her feeling lonely during lockdown The legendary food writer tells Katie Wright about completing her latest cookbook during the pandemic.

Veteran food writer Claudia Roden is

“For me, traveling to research the food

reaching a major milestone birthday just

was a way to be acceptable as a woman at

days after we speak, and she is in disbelief.

that time. As a woman, traveling alone was considered peculiar or rather strange and

“Well, I just can’t imagine that I’m 85,” the

suspect. People were always asking me,

author of more than 20 cookbooks, who

‘Where’s your husband?’ or ‘Haven’t you got

was born in Cairo, tells me on a Zoom call,

children?’ That, for me, was an adventure –

sitting in the study of her North London

an adventure that never ended.”

home, rows and rows of books lining the wall behind her.

Nowadays, lone female travellers are not such a rarity, but the kind of warm welcome

“I thought I would forget things about my

Roden received as a roaming foodie isn’t

travels. But then suddenly it all comes

always so easy so find.

back. When I cook, for instance, something with fried garlic and crushed coriander,

“I found when I travelled, especially in the

then memories of Egypt come, and I just

Mediterranean, at that time everybody

feel happy.”

was glad to speak about food. Everybody was there, outside in the piazza, looking

Having relocated with her parents to

So after her marriage of 15 years had ended

for somebody to chat with, have a

London

began

in 1974, her three children had became

conversation. It doesn’t work anymore.

her career focusing on Middle Eastern

independent in 1983, and she found herself

Because now everybody has a mobile

food, before turning her attention to the

free to travel, she decided to head back

phone and they don’t want to be disturbed.”

Mediterranean, an area she is revisiting with

to the Med.

the

1950s,

Roden

Her classic Mediterranean Cookery was

her latest book, called simply Med. “When my children left home, they all

first published in 1987 – but three decades

Her love affair with the Mediterranean

left home on the same day and I decided

on, when she had reached her Eighties

stretches back to her early childhood,

I would leave on the same day as well,”

and wanted to bring the culinary delights

when her family holidayed in Alexandria on

she says.

of the area to the next generation, she decided against venturing out on another

Egypt’s coast and she found the city joyous. And so began “my way of life for decades”,

expedition: “I didn’t have the strength to

She remembers: “Cairo was a strict and

crisscrossing the countries that bordered

travel, and research and drive and carry a

prudish – Alexandria was the opposite.

the sea, munching her way through the

suitcase, sometimes up a hill.”

The kind of life that was there was, for me,

kitchens of southern France and Spain,

something wonderful and happy. I just

the islands of Italy, as well as North Africa,

Instead, she decided to go on doing what

felt that the Mediterranean was where I

Syria and Turkey.

she loved most – cooking and having friends and family round her kitchen table.

wanted to be.”

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The aim of her book Med was to find the dishes mined from her memory or, as she calls them, “remembered magic moments” that gave them the most pleasure. Five years in the making, the book was completed during the pandemic, when she enlisted the help of her three children – Simon, Nadia and Anna – and six grandchildren to test and sample recipes. Family and friends would gather in Roden’s garden to gobble fragrant spiced rice and roasted veg, warming lentil soups, meaty Spanish stews, Arabic-inspired filo pastry parcels, steaming bowls of seafood

“When it was raining, they even came with

“We’re all going to cook for for my birthday

spaghetti and more.

umbrellas. I have photos of them sitting

– I’m cooking as well,” Roden says with

and eating under umbrellas. My garden

a smile. And there’s certain to be music,

was the only place where they could meet

chosen to evoke treasured memories from

each other.”

a lifetime of globetrotting.

Being separated from friends was “the

“When I travelled, I always bought music.

hardest part” of the Covid restrictions

In Italy, it was all Pavarotti, I would put on O

for Roden, but beavering away in her

Sole Mio. When I’m cooking French dishes,

kitchen and study kept her from “getting

I’m putting on Edith Piaf and singing La

miserable…I didn’t feel either lonely or

Mer. And then I’ve got Arab music, I’ve got

unhappy”, as did long strolls on nearby

Spanish music… I just think cooking a dish

Hampstead Heath: “Before, I felt it was a

from somewhere, it really makes you feel

waste of time to walk. That I’ve learned, and

good. It makes you feel that place.”

I’m not going to unlearn.” Med by Claudia Roden, photography by Now

that

lockdown

octogenarian

has

looking

ended,

the

forward

Susan Bell, is published by Ebury Press, priced £28. Available now.

celebrating her birthday with a dinner party at her daughter’s house. So will she be

Words by Katie Wright, PA

putting her feet up and leaving the cooking

Photos credit PA Photo/Susan Bell

to someone else?

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Catalan fish soup

SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

“The Catalan bullinada is like the bourride of the French Riviera and the gazpachuelo

1 large onion, chopped

of Malaga – a fish soup with garlic mayonnaise stirred in,” says Claudia Roden. “It has a

2 tbsp olive oil

mysterious delicate flavour and beautiful warm colour.”

8 garlic cloves: 6 finely chopped and 2 crushed

1. In a wide pan, fry the onion in the oil over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes

Good pinch of saffron threads

until it begins to soften. Add the chopped garlic and stir for 2 minutes until it just begins

2 litres fish stock (use 3 fish stockpots)

to colour.

100ml dry white wine 800g new potatoes, peeled and cut into

2. Stir in the saffron and pour in the fish stock and the wine, then put in the potatoes,

1.5cm slices

fennel seeds and orange peel and season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for

1 tsp fennel seeds

20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Strips of peel from ½ orange 800g skinless fish fillets, such as hake or

3. Ten minutes before you are ready to serve, remove the orange peel and put in the fish.

monkfish

Cook, covered, over low heat for 4–10 minutes, depending on the fish and the thickness

200ml good-quality bought mayonnaise

of the fillets, until the fish becomes opaque and the flesh begins to flake when you cut

Juice of ½ lemon

into it with a pointed knife. Break the fillets into pieces.

Good pinch of chilli pepper, plus extra to serve

4. In a jug, beat the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, the crushed garlic and a pinch of chilli.

4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt and black pepper

5. Just before serving, add a ladleful or two of the hot stock into the mayonnaise mixture and beat it in, then gently stir into the simmering soup. Heat through but do not let it boil or the mayonnaise will curdle. Serve sprinkled with parsley and pass round some chilli for anyone who would like to add more.

PA Photo/Susan Bell

Green olive, walnut and pomegranate salad SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

Veteran food writer Claudia Roden describes this dish as salad as “a thrilling mix of flavours,

100g good-quality pitted green olives in

textures and colours that is almost too glorious to look at. It is a speciality of Gaziantep, a

brine, drained

Turkish city on the border with Syria, famous for its gastronomy.”

50g walnuts 3 spring onions, chopped

1. Coarsely chop the olives and walnuts, place in a serving dish and mix with the spring

Bunch (25g) of flat-leaf parsley, leaves

onions and parsley.

chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate molasses with a little salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

and chilli flakes to taste. Pour over the olives and walnuts and sprinkle with pomegranate

2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

seeds.

Salt, to taste Chilli flakes, to taste

Med by Claudia Roden, photography by Susan Bell, is published by Ebury Press, priced £28.

3 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Available now.

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Yoghurt cake

SERVES 6-8

INGREDIENTS

“This Turkish cake is like a light, airy, fresh-tasting cheesecake,” says Claudia Roden, who

Butter or sunflower oil for greasing

suggests serving it with macerated strawberries. “We make it all the time in my family and

4 large eggs, separated

you really must try it.”

100g caster sugar 3 tbsp plain flour

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Butter or oil a round non-stick cake tin

400g full-fat Greek-style yoghurt

(about 23cm in diameter) with a removable base.

Grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon 2. Using an electric whisk, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. For the strawberries: 500g strawberries

3. In another bowl, using the same whisk, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until thick and pale. Add the flour, yoghurt, lemon zest and juice and beat to a homogenous cream.

60g caster sugar Juice of ½ lemon

4. Gently fold the egg whites into the yoghurt mixture and pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is lightly browned – watch it carefully for the last few minutes of cooking so that it doesn’t brown too much. The cake will puff up like a soufflé and then subside. 5.

Let it cool a little before lifting it out onto a serving plate. Serve warm or cold.

6. For a beautiful accompaniment to the yoghurt cake, briefly rinse 500g strawberries, hull and cut them in half through the stem end, then sprinkle with 60g caster sugar and the juice of ½ lemon and leave for 1 hour.

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A taste of Sri Lanka has been brought to the streets of Bournemouth with the opening of The Coconut Tree – who are promising us ‘island spice and all things nice’! With such a tantalising description we could not resist a trip to taste the street food style delights they had to offer. I just need to take a moment to commend them on their wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, so often going out to eat you have a small corner of a menu with limited choice, but not here! Our resident vegetarian was amazed and delighted by the plethora of dishes on offer. With us all being novices to the world of Sri Lankan food we put our faith in the experts, pointing out a few things we thought

We of course had to sample some of the

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leaves, pandan leaves and mustard seeds. The pumpkin seemed to absorb the flavours

First up came the Hot Battered Spicy

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Cuttlefish sat on a bed of spicy caramelised

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Curry on the bone, accompanied by the

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what a delight it was, it had a fragrant mix

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What’s on

IN NOVEM B ER

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.

L I V E E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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TA K E A B R E A K

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FUC Clothing, look great, feel great, donate! FUC Clothing is a brand of sports, leisure

in my life and also be able to help out

and lifestyle attire created by Charlie Lowe,

those affected by it.

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

Where did the idea come from?

in creating this exciting new venture.

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

So how did FUC come about?

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

I’m not sure exactly when. I know myself

where

and a group of my close girls were all in

comes in. A friend of mine who owns a

a WhatsApp group we set up after I was

popular ladies sportsclothing range. I

diagnosed, which I named FUC.

knew her leggings were great as I chose

Gemma

from

Combat

Dollies

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

my brother and I had actually worked with

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

her before on limited edition leggings and

to everyone, but most people I have come

sports tops for our gym Wassmuffin Martial

across who had either been diagnosed or

Arts Academy.

What made you choose Wessex Cancer Trust as your charity?

were affected, that’s how they felt. I discussed the idea with Gemma the main

I chose the Wessex Cancer Trust as

It’s the one thing most of us have in

part of it being that a percentage of profits

they do fantastic work for not only those

common, young, old, male, female, it

should go to cancer charity. Gemma was

diagnosed, but their families as well. They

doesn’t matter. It’s something so many

incredibly supportive and excited by the

offer counselling, treatments, yoga, reki,

of us have no control over so I suppose

idea herself. She was, and still remains, a

massage, book club, drop in centre, just

this has helped me regain a little control

great help to me.

somewhere to chat or hide away if that’s what you need. When I first found out about the centre they were only funded enough to open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am till 4pm. Since being able to give them my first big cheque I found out they are now able to open four days a week thanks to donations like these. I would like to say a huge thank you to every fantastic person that’s purchased something from FUC. Please check out the Wessex Cancer Trust link so you can see how far your help goes and what a huge difference donations make. FUC Clothing is my way of turning a negative into a positive. To see our full

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FAC E B O O K

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