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INTRO 8

NEWS The latest news stories

HOM E IM PROVEM ENT 29

UNIQUE CONSTRUCTION Experts in all building services

TA L K I N G B U S I N E S S 37

RUMSEY OF SANDBANKS Correlation is not causation

M OV E O N SA L E S & LETTINGS I wonder what my house is worth?

LIFEST YLE 65

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ARCADE JEWELLERS Design your own jewellery

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O LTC O Leading the way in utilising waste plastic

H E A LT H & B E A U T Y 133

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It’s all the rage and it has come to Bournemouth

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

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PURE WELLNESS Why can’t I stick to healthy habits?

INTERIORS 108

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THE GREYHOUND INN Summer breeze makes me feel fine

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BOURNEMOUTH RU G BY C LU B AI M I N G TO L A U N C H S E N I O R L AD I ES RU G BY TE AM! Plans are in place at Bournemouth Rugby Club (BRFC) to launch a Senior Ladies Rugby Team. The thriving community club is asking for females interested in joining the squad to register their interest.

‘ WA L K T H E WA L K ’ C H A R I T Y E N A B L E S E X T EN S I O N TO L E WI S - M A N N I N G H O S PI C E C A R E ’ S M O B I L E LY M P H O E D E M A C L I N I C Earlier in the year Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launched a new Mobile Lymphoedema Clinic to support cancer patients with lymphoedema. The mobile clinic is part of the hospice’s plan to bring its services closer to people’s homes. Generous funding by the health charity ‘Walk the Walk’, with a donation of £21,000, has meant that the mobile clinic will be able to continue for a further three months, until the end of August 2021. Support has also been shown by AFC Bournemouth who have allocated space for the vehicle to park up each week in the car park at the Vitality Stadium.

closer to home and giving patients the ability to get to their appointments more easily and receive their vital treatment in a relaxed and stress-free environment. The extended pilot will allow us to support even more people closer to their homes.

Hospice CEO Clare Gallie advised, “We are delighted with this support from ‘Walk the Walk’. The pilot has been a great success for Lymphoedema patients over the last 2 months, bringing treatment and services

“We also offer huge thanks to the football club for their generous support in hosting the mobile clinic, it makes a real difference to the lives of our patients and their ability to access our services with ease.”

“The clinic is open every Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm at AFC Bournemouth car park at Kings Park in Boscombe, with plenty of free parking for patients, meaning local people do not have to deal with the stress and costs of travelling to the hospice which is based in Poole.

BRFC Ladies Team Coach Hughton Campbell said, “We have a good Youth Section at the Club, but up until now there has been no pathway for girls to follow playing rugby post 17 years old. We are keen that our lady members have the opportunity to be able to continue their rugby experiences and that we can keep their talent, passion and enthusiasm within the club. “We will be putting a proposal to the RFU to join a local league for the 22-23 season, and for the coming season we will schedule friendly matches with local clubs. We intend to start pre-season training sessions in August. “In the longer term we have ambitions to progress to higher level rugby and to have a Premiership Team within 5 years.” Registrations of interest are requested by e: hughton.campbell@bournemouth-rugby. co.uk

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L AW F I R M S C O M P E T E IN GO K ARTING CHALLENGE Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants hosted a Go Karting Challenge event at which 10 teams competed for a coveted cup, awarded by Safferys. Each team contributed £100 to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care who were presented with a cheque for £1,000. 8 law firms took part, including Dutton Gregory, Ellis Jones, Frettens, Humphries Kirk, Laceys, Lester Aldridge, Preston Redman and Steele Raymond. The competition was fierce and score board positions changed regularly throughout the evening. Coming out on top eventually was the Laceys Solicitors team, made up by impressive performances from Jeremy Channon, Paul Naish, Sam Burnand and Ella Gould. Saffery Partners, Roger Wareham and Jamie Lane said, “The evening was a brilliant success with everyone getting stuck in, driving like they’ve never driven before, it was a formidable effort by all. We were delighted to be supporting our local community hospice, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and were joined by Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, Nicki Cluley who spoke briefly about the work that the hospice does to support patients and their families with life limiting illnesses.”

PE TER HAR D I N G WE ALTH MANAG EM ENT I N TH R EE PE AKS C LI M B I N G C HALLEN G E Peter Harding Wealth Management team took on a Three Peaks Climbing Challenge at RockReef climbing attraction on Bournemouth Pier, raising funds for their nominated charity of the year, LewisManning Hospice Care. Marketing Director Sarah Ryan said, “So much fun was had by all and we raised a significant amount at the same time too. We had 10 staff climbers and several other staff attending to offer their support and encouragement, it was a great team effort. The team their climbs in 1 hour 15 minutes, climbing an impressive 3,408 metres. Nicki concluded, “We are always keen to hear from businesses interested in raising funds for LewisManning Hospice Care and we would love to hear from you to discuss the variety of ways you and your team can get involved. Just email me at Nicki.Cluley@lewis-manning. org.uk or call 01202 708470.“

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have announced an Autumn 2021 tour of the UK that will open at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, on Thursday 2 September. In their first ever tour as a duo, Cave and Ellis will play 20 shows across the UK this September and October, following the release of their acclaimed album CARNAGE. While they have composed and recorded soundtracks together, and Ellis is a long-term member of The Bad Seeds, CARNAGE is the first entire album of songs the pair have released. Cave and Ellis’ creative chemistry is rooted in their long history of music making, both as collaborators and as individual artists. They first crossed paths in 1993, when Ellis played violin on several songs for the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album, Let Love In, before going on to join the band as a full-time member. The two have also recorded in Grinderman, formed in 2006, and have worked together on numerous film and TV scores. Cave and Ellis will be joined on stage by musician Johnny Hostile and backing singers Wendi Rose, T Jae Cole and Janet Ramus. Tickets on sale now at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk.

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HOSPICE MEMORY EVENT RETURNS AS LO C K D OW N R ESTRI CTI O N S LI F TED Due to the easing of lockdown restrictions, Forest Holme Hospice has confirmed details of a scaled-down Tie A Yellow Ribbon event at the hospice on 5th August. ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon’ is a special commemorative event that usually takes place each year at Forest Holme, during Hospice Awareness Month in June, and is one of the key events in the hospice calendar as it brings the community together in joint celebration of loved ones, irrespective of whether they were cared for at the hospice or not. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it was not possible to host Tie a Yellow Ribbon in the usual way this year, so that charity instead organised a yellow-ribbon inspired Arts Trail around Poole featuring work submitted by supporters. However, with the government giving the green light to the lifting of many Covid restrictions, Forest Holme will now have a special stand set-up in the car park at the front of the hospice to allow visitors to write a message of dedication for a loved-one on a ribbon which will be put on display in the garden throughout the summer. If you would like to dedicate a yellow ribbon, please visit Forest Holme at 5 Seldown Road, Poole BH15 1TS on Thursday 5th August between the hours of 11am and 4pm. The hospice will continue to maintain Covidsafe measures in line with NHS guidelines.

P L AT I N U M S K I E S H O M EOWN ER PRAISES NEW POOLE A PA R T M E N T F O R GIVING HER NEW SENSE OF FREEDOM A homeowner has praised an independentliving apartment complex in Poole for giving her a new-found sense of freedom at the age of 78. Kay Ward moved from Southampton to Esprit in Poole with her cat, Bailey, after purchasing a one-bedroom apartment through the Platinum Skies shared ownership scheme. Esprit is based in the centre of Poole just a two-minute walk to the shops and cafes in the Dolphin Shopping Centre, a four-minute walk to the Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, and a s even-minute walk to Poole Park. Homeowners at Esprit benefit from communal facilities including a bistro and a homeowner’s lounge, which both play host to a range of events including afternoon tea, coffee mornings, quizzes, and act as a meeting point for communal coach trips. Kay said: “At the time I didn’t think that I could afford a place like this but just out of curiosity I came here to have a look and that was it. It was love at first sight because of the big windows, and the kitchen and all the equipment in it. It was a lot easier to move than I thought. I was married for 57 years and this is the first time I’ve had to do something on my own. They offer

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DEAN PARK | GUIDE PRICE £440,000

A superbly extended and modernised five bedroom detached house located in the premier Talbot Village location. Featuring three bath/shower rooms, impressive kitchen/dining room and study. Private plot with ample off road parking and double garage.

A beautifully updated town house ideally situated within a small development within Dean Park, just a short distance from the town centre and award winning beaches. Offering four bedrooms, two/bath/shower rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, living room, garage, carport and a recently landscaped garden.

BOURNEMOUTH | OIEO £250,000

SOUTHBOURNE | OIEO £260,000

A beautifully presented first floor apartment ideally located close to the town centre and award winning beaches. Offering two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom, separate kitchen, living/dining room, westerly balcony and a garage.

A modern two bedroom second floor apartment situated moments from Southbourne high street and seafront. Benefitting from a separate kitchen, two bath/shower rooms and allocated parking. Share of freehold. No forward chain.

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BOSCOMBE MANOR | GUIDE PRICE £1,500,000 A stunning character home just moments from the beach. Refurbished throughout the property boasts seven bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms, beautiful kitchen/ breakfast room, four reception rooms, garage and a delightful southerly garden.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £425,000

WEST WAY | GUIDE PRICE £650,000

A well presented detached chalet situated within a popular and convenient location. Offering flexible accommodation to include three bedrooms, bathroom and additional WC, living room, kitchen and a beautifully tendered 70ft rear garden.

A stunning detached character home located in a sought after residential location, within favoured school catchments. Offering three bedrooms, spacious living room, spectacular open plan kitchen/dining room, study, garage and a private rear garden.

WEST CLIFF | £250,000

WEST CLIFF | OIEO £425,000

MEYRICK PARK | £325,000

A two double bedroom fourth floor apartment offering stunning far reaching town and sea view towards the Purbecks. Positioned moments from Bournemouth town centre and the award winning sandy beaches. Benefitting from a refitted kitchen, lift and secure underground parking. Share of freehold.

A stunning two double bedroom top floor apartment located in the premier West Cliff location moments from the award winning beaches. The property features a modern fitted kitchen living room with superb far reaching sea views and two modern bath/shower rooms. Allocated parking. No forward chain.

A superbly presented two double bedroom, two bath/ shower room modern first floor apartment ideally located in the premier Meyrick Park location moments from Bournemouth town centre. Stunning open plan kitchen/ dining/living room, secure parking and share of freehold. No forward chain.

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FERNDOWN | £850,000 This immaculately presented Mock Tudor style, substantially enlarged 2,260 sq ft, five double bedroom, two bathroom, one shower room, four reception room detached executive style family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a private 55’ south facing rear garden whilst situated in a peaceful, sought after cul-de-sac location with excellent annexe potential.

WEST MOORS | GUIDE PRICE £750,000

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £700,000

This well maintained and superbly positioned four double bedroom, one bathroom, two shower room, two reception room detached family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking a 115ft private west facing garden with a single garage, car port and in and out driveway, situated on a good sized corner plot measuring in excess of ¼ of an acre.

This superbly positioned and immaculately presented four bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room, three reception room detached family home has a double glazed conservatory overlooking an 80ft private west facing rear garden with a double garage and generous off road parking. The property is situated on a private plot approaching 1/5 of an acre. Offered with no onward chain.

FERDOWN | OIEO £525,000

FERNDOWN | £500,000

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £475,000

Recently modernised and beautifully finished three double bedroom detached bungalow. 70’ Private, west facing rear garden and detached single garage. The property has undergone complete modernisation and is finished to an extremely high standard. Within 400 metres from Marks & Spencer food hall.

This generous sized and superbly positioned four bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room detached family home occupies a larger than average plot with a 60ft enclosed rear garden, single garage and driveway. The property is located in the heart of the extremely popular and modern Holmwood Park development.

This well proportioned and conveniently located four bedroom, two reception room, one bathroom, one shower room detached family home has a south facing garden whilst situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac and conveniently located for all local amenities.

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FERNDOWN | £1,300,000 This re-modelled, substantially enlarged and superbly modernised four double bedroom, two en-suite shower room, two en-suite bathroom, four reception room detached family home has an immaculately kept 100ft west facing rear garden, a front driveway providing generous off-road parking and integral double garage. This beautiful home occupies a good sized corner plot measuring in excess of 1/3 of an acre whilst enjoying arguably, one of Ferndown’s most sought after locations within 150 metres of the heathland.

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LOWER PARKSTONE | OIEO £625,000

POOLE | £345,000

An absolutely stunning ground floor apartment set within an impressive, charming turn of the century property and boasting a wealth of noteworthy features. This elegant property has been tastefully renovated blending the original period features with modern styling. The accommodation includes its own private access, stunning tiled entrance hall, 2 double bedrooms, kitchen, funky bar area, separate utility room and a beautifully finished bathroom and en-suite shower room.

“One of the best kept secrets in Poole” the owner uses to describe her view! A top floor 2 bed apartment with town and far reaching harbour views in this well run development, set a few hundred yards to the hospital and within a mile of the town centre. The flat enjoys a dual aspect with large windows to enjoy the views, along with a recently modernised wet room, good size kitchen, opening to a dining room (bedroom 2) and master bedroom with fitted furniture.

LOWER PARKSTONE | OIEO £335,000

BRANKSOME PARK | £260,000

POOLE | £325,000

Stunning sea and harbour views from this top floor 2 double bedroom apartment, with large roof terrace and set in an elevated position half a mile from Ashley Cross and just over a mile away to Penn Hill. The apartment has been tastefully refurbished by the current owners to include, new wooden flooring, a new kitchen with integrated appliances, ensuite shower room and family bathroom.

A 3 bedroom second floor flat situated in a very popular location within half a mile to Westbourne shops, and a mile to the beach and sea. This apartment benefits from a balcony with views over the side gardens, parquet flooring in the bedrooms, garage, share of the freehold and no forward chain. The property has been rented out and would be ideal as a renter, second home, or main residence.

No forward chain. A truly stunning 1st floor two bedroom apartment that has been meticulously renovated to exacting standards by the current owner. Sold fully furnished and ideal as a second home, this property has a stylish kitchen opening to a wonderful main reception room, with bi-folding doors onto a good size balcony with far reaching views over Poole and extending to the harbour.

HAMWORTHY | £250,000

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OAKDALE | £350,000

A delightful 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom second floor apartment with a superb open plan kitchen/living/dining room with views over the Twin Sails bridge towards Holes Bay. This beautiful apartment has floor to ceiling windows in both the bedrooms, a Juliet balcony in the lounge which also has a dual aspect, one allocated under cover parking space and a video entry phone system.

An immaculately presented second floor 1 bedroom flat, situated in this conveniently located development for the over 55’s, opposite Poole Park. The flat is immaculately presented, with modern internal décor and a recently fitted kitchen and bathroom.

A well presented, spacious and deeply loved 3 bedroom semi detached home that has been occupied by the current owners for 10 years and updated over this time. The home has a good sized entrance hall, large double reception room, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, large loft room, modern bathroom and good sized rear garden.

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Riverside residence! Delightful semi rural location, a four bedroom, two bathroom, two reception detached house on a third of an acre plot with a 165ft long west facing rear garden leading down to the river Stour with 50ft river frontage and jetty. Outstanding location and stunning views! Delightful riverside residence | Fantastic semi rural location | Beautiful views over the river & countryside | 50ft river frontage with fishing rights | Third of an acre plot | 165ft west facing garden | Four bedrooms & two bathrooms | Two large reception rooms | Double integral garage | EPC D

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An impeccably presented four double bedroom detached family home in the very sought after location of Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone. This property offers over 2,100 sq feet of living space spread over three floors, a generous sized rear garden and a private front driveway with ample parking space. Four double bedrooms each with luxurious en-suites | Beautifully presented detached family home | Great school catchment area | Garage with power, light and electric up & over door | Large decking area with inset hot tub | Private front driveway with ample parking space | Easy access to Bournemouth & Poole town centres | Secluded south westerly garden | EPC B

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Within easy reach of award winning sandy beaches this substantial four bedroom family home offers spacious, light and versatile accommodation in sought after Alum Chine. The property is well presented but also offers plenty of opportunities for updating including the potential for a garden office and/or repurposing of the integrated garage. Further benefits include driveway parking, a conservatory and a secluded courtyard garden. Four double bedrooms | Garden room/home office | Conservatory | Private garden with access to Alum Chine | Easy walking distance to the beach and Westbourne village | Garage & off road parking | No forward chain | EPC D

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A stunning four bedroom re-furbished Victorian cottage with a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room, large living/ diner, en-suite to master, sunny private rear garden and brand new detached double garage. Fitted & finished to a high standard with luxuriously appointed bathrooms and kitchen. Generous south west facing garden | Two luxurious bathrooms | En-suite to master bedroom | Stunning kitchen / breakfast | Large living / dining room | Re-furbished to a high standard | Brand new detached double garage | Delightful convenient location | No onward chain | Must be viewed | EPC C

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A wonderful three double bedroom detached bungalow offering bright and spacious living accommodation. Occupying a quiet tucked away position in this popular location just a stone’s throw from local amenities and Ringwood Forest this beautifully presented bungalow features a triple aspect kitchen/diner, sizeable lounge and detached double garage. Detached bungalow | Three double bedrooms | Bright and spacious accommodation | Kitchen/diner | Sizeable lounge | Large driveway | Detached double garage | Private rear garden | Close to Ringwood Forest | EPC C

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This character property is located in the heart of the town and just a short walk from the many amenities Wimborne has to offer. Arranged over three floors there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, together with a well proportioned lounge and kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors opening to the private rear garden. Three bedroom town house | Well proportioned living room | Kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors to garden | Family bathroom | Private rear garden | Character features | Short walk to town centre | EPC D

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This three bedroom mid terrace family home is located in the heart of Wimborne town. The property has the benefit of well proportioned accommodation including kitchen/dining room and separate lounge. Just a short walk to the town centre with private rear garden and off road parking Mid terrace town house | Off road parking space | Three double bedrooms | Town centre location | Kitchen/dining room | Separate lounge | Shower room and separate WC | Character features | EPC D

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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.

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At home with Paloma Faith, as she launches her first interiors label Sam Wylie-Harris chats to the singer about her style influences, and why she takes the same approach with decor as she does with her outfits. Opulent glamour, vintage chinoiserie and romantic noirs influenced by the cinematic works of Wong Karwai, deserve to be showcased with a flourish. And as someone who likes to feel “every minute of every day is beautiful”, Paloma Faith knows how to channel her love of retro bohemia and vintage style – whether that’s with her scene-stealing outfits on stage, or her home style. In-between finishing albums and filming projects – she’s set to tour her fifth album, Infinite Things in September – the singer-songwriter has just launched Paloma Home (palomahome.com), a blueprint for the personal style reflected in her own London townhouse. “It’s inspired by the way I decorated my own house,” says Faith, who turns 40 later in July. “Because I’m never at home and usually on tour pre-Covid, I tend to take pictures of a space and then imagine it in my mind and put everything together while I’m away,” she adds. “And when I get back, it’s all done and I just pray that it works – and it usually does.”

RIGHT Vintage Botanicals Black Wallpaper, £35 per roll, furnishings from a selection, Paloma Home and Sofology | PA Photo/Michael Sinclair/ Olivia Gregory

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RIGHT Oriental Leaves Wallpaper, £35 per roll, Paloma Home, Paloma Home Rock N’Roll Leopard Print Sofa, from £4,399, Sofology | PA Photo/Michael Sinclair/Olivia Gregory

BELOW Pouncing Tigers Blossom, £30, Paloma Home | PA Photo/Paloma Home

I would say it’s probably more of a curation than a design, more about curating prints that shouldn’t be friends, but for some reason are.” As well as being her favourite eras, Faith sees the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies as the heyday of design. Her debut line features three collections – Spiced

“When you look back at the way everything flowed, the

Up, Rock N’Roll and Lady Muck – to help you create a

clothing, the interiors, there wasn’t really a differentiation

‘beautifully bohemian set up’. With 10 house prints,

between the two things, it was a lifestyle.”

including Pouncing Tigers and Oriental Leaves & Birds, there’s eye-catching bedding, a parade of striking

Chatty, fun and a self-confessed maximalist, Faith says

scatter cushions, furnishings and wallpapers – all

her love of thrift shops and shopping started when she

with a hint of luxe and prices starting from £21 for a

was in her early-20s. “My mother and father were very

ruffle cushion.

much into minimalism. They were both young in the Sixties, when white walls and trying to make a house

Faith says she’s applied the same ethos as she takes with

look as empty as possible was the trend.

costumes and clothing. “The way I do it is like putting an outfit together, like every room is an outfit, and I’ve

“So it was all about the opposite of maximalism. But

made this range to be that way. A collection with inter-

my father’s mother, who was Spanish and Catholic, just

changeable pieces,” she explains.

loved tat, which I think is where it might have come from. Lots of Spanish Catholic influence, hoarding ornaments

“Almost like when a designer makes a capsule collection

and stuff. And my mum and dad were always culling,

and you buy every bit of it, and then mix and match.

throwing things out and saying this place is too full up.

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“Whereas I became the opposite,” Faith states. “I really enjoy looking for old things, and over the years, travelling and everything, I never go to a city without having a quick look through vintage homewares and clothes, to bring stuff back.” As every maximallist knows, there’s always room for more stuff. “Like the other day, I sort of secretly bought some life-sized ceramic dogs for my house, two of them. And I didn’t mention it to my boyfriend, who hates the fact I constantly buy and believe more is more. “They arrived and he texted me: ‘Two life-sized ceramic dogs just arrived Paloma, what are you doing? Where are they going to go?’ I said, ‘There’s plenty of room, I’ll sort it out when I get home’, and he was so annoyed with me!,” quips the musician, who lives with her partner, French artist Leyman Lahcine, and their two children. “I was like, ‘Oh sorry’, trying to keep it light, but he was so irritated. He was like, ‘This is ridiculous now!’” Fortunately, she’s found a place for them. “They’re outside my daughter’s bedroom, because I told her they would guard the room for her.” Along with her passion for music, her love of films and romantic noirs – by acclaimed director Wong Ka-wei – first influenced her when she was a student. “I was doing a masters when I was 21 at Central Saint Martins and I became obsessed by him then.” Film fans might be familiar with Faith’s favourite film, the romantic drama 2046, set in China in the Sixties (the sequel to In The Mood For Love). “It was all very saturated and romantic, with loads of vintage to fit in with the Shanghai Sixties look. It stayed with me for years,” she recalls.

ABOVE Tibetan Tiger Black Cushion, £43, Paloma Home, other furnishings from a selection, Paloma Home and Sofology | PA Photo/Michael Sinclair/Olivia Gregory

LEFT Oriental Birds Fabric, £35 per metre, Paloma Home | PA Photo/ Michael Sinclair/Olivia Gregory

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“When I started to do up my own house, the first one, I looked for that wallpaper [from the movie] and couldn’t find it,” Faith recalls. “I’m very good at sourcing things, so it wasn’t for lack of trying. And so the next time, when I bought after that, I tried to look again and still couldn’t find it.” Determined to make this vision a reality, she admits her Oriental Leaves Red Wallpaper was one of the first prints in the new range to be brought to life. “I’m over the moon I’ll finally be able to admire it in my own home.” Lady Muck features more of a ladylike palette. “I can just imagine someone sitting with a powder puff, that’s where the name comes from, and it’s got that pastel-y, very feminine look,” notes Faith. Rock N’Roll, meanwhile, with its leopard print seating, sparks thoughts of sultry backstage sets and a cocktail of style statements – but you can create your own story. “I feel like leopard and tiger, to me, are a neutral colour. Very much a staple, almost like a black T-shirt, so it plays around with that,” Faith continues of the collection. “And also, with Rock N’Roll, it’s got that uninhibited,

And if she had to pick just one piece? “It would be the

leaning towards not really caring whether things go

tiger print sofa,” says Faith. “It’s with the same fabric as

together or not…”

the cushions and bedding. I’m already trying to imagine which piece of furniture from my home I can get rid of, so I can make space for it.” And another bonus? No need to worry about little ones and sticky fingers mucking up your plush furnishings. “The good thing about this range is there’re so many patterns and clashes, you probably won’t notice any stains at all,” says Faith. “So just go for it and let the kids draw all over it. You won’t be able to see it!” Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

ABOVE Vintage Chinoiserie Jade Wallpaper, £35 per roll, furnishings from a selection, Paloma Home and Sofology | PA Photo/Michael Sinclair, Olivia Gregory

LEFT Paloma Faith | PA Photo/Elliott Morgan

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A B OV E Princesses Bora Lodge in Madagascar | PA Photo/Luxtripper

LEFT A seascape of Sainte Marie Island | PA Photo/ Alamy

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LEFT Princesses Bora Lodge in Madagascar | PA Photo/Luxtripper

BELOW Hiking through the Harz Mountains | PA Photo/Inntravel

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A B OV E A beach in Okinawa Japan | PA Photo/Luxtripper

LEFT The moon over a coastal landscape, Okinawa, Japan | PA Photo/Luxtripper

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At Move On, we understand that you may not be ready right now to sell, but you are still curious? It could be you are thinking next year, but if the price is right now, it may be worth bringing your plans forward? We are offering during August a free 6 page detailed market appraisal of your property, and we really don’t mind if you are just curious! ABOUT US Move On Sales and Lettings area multiaward winning agency and have been established

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A test of mental and physical strength Hot, sandy, unstable terrain - a real test of endurance and strength.

That’s the challenge facing a serving member of the armed forces and a veteran, as they take on a huge challenge to help veterans with mental health difficulties. Veteran Martin Shorey and Monty Byrne, who is still serving in the Armed Forces, will be trekking back and forth along a 29 mile stretch of Dorset coastline, from Sandbanks to Southbourne, continuously for 24 hours. And just to make the challenge even tougher, the duo will be carrying a HM Forces medical stretcher and mannequin along the way. Starting on Saturday 7th August, the duo will undertake the challenge at the height

of military personnel and wanted to do

military service. As well as raising money

of British summertime, meaning they could

something to challenge ourselves, whilst

for Operation Courage, this is also about

face anything from sweltering heat to

raising money for a good cause.”

recognising

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the

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that our serving and former military Monty and Marty will be raising money for the

representatives make to protecting our

Speaking ahead of the challenge, Monty

NHS veterans’ mental health and wellbeing

country, and for that we salute them.”

said: “There is no doubt that this challenge

service, Operation Courage, which provides

is going to test both our physical fitness and

specialist care and support for service

Rufus Pettett, Veterans Mental Health

our mental strength. We’ll have very little

leavers, reservists, veterans and their families.

Service Manager, at Avon and Wiltshire

rest for 24 hours and will have to maintain

Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS

a strong mind set to complete the journey.

Marty said: “Whilst this is a tough challenge,

Trust, said: “The impact that serving in the

But, that’s the idea. We have both seen the

it does not compare to some of the

Armed Forces can have one someone can

impact that operational deployment can

conditions serving and former military

be huge, with many serving and former

have on the mental health and wellbeing

personnel have faced as part of their

military personnel facing mental health problems as a result of their service. If you’re concerned about your own, or someone else’s mental health, as a result of their service, you can find out more about how to access our services by visiting: www. awp.nhs.uk/services/specialist/veterans/ ”. Monty and Marty hope to raise £3,000 throughout their challenge, and will be collecting donations as they go. You can also support them by making a donation via their Just Giving page: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/Op-Courage

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Celebrating 60 years of iconic ‘A Ladybird Book’ series at Mottisfont in Hampshire Vintage and contemporary Illustrations celebrating 60 years of Ladybird’s iconic ‘A Ladybird Book’ series go on show at Mottisfont in Hampshire, from 24 July to 5 September.

A British Summerscape - from ‘A Ladybird Book’ collection (indoor exhibition) Eighteen original watercolours, created by one of Britain’s best-known wildlife artists for Ladybird’s much-loved illustrated nonfiction book ‘What to Look For in Summer’, are on show at the National Trust’s Mottisfont in Hampshire, from 24 July to 5 September. First published in 1960, Charles Tunnicliffe’s instantly recognisable artworks capture the landscapes, plants and wildlife of a summer season in the British countryside - swallows swooping over farmland on the hunt for insects, a water vole hiding on a river’s edge, an adder basking on sun-warmed dunes. For decades, these exquisitely detailed scenes gave thousands of children the opportunity to learn more about the natural world around them. In ‘What to Look For in Summer’, the onlooker is drawn into a ‘hidden’ world of wildlife activity – a hedgehog on a twilight ramble for food, sea urchins and star fish lurking beneath a rock pool’s surface.

RIGHT A hedgehog and pink bettony by Charles Tunnicliffe | © Ladybird Books Ltd 1960

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In Mottisfont’s gallery space, blown up sections of these illustrations also cover the walls, creating a feeling of immersion into the landscapes themselves. Tunnicliffe was the most distinguished of all Ladybird’s artists. He had already made his name as a fine artist and was a member of the Royal Academy by the time he was invited to work with the publisher. He illustrated all four books in the original ‘What to Look For ... A Ladybird Book’ series.

ABOVE Redshanks in marshland by Charles Tunnicliffe | © Ladybird Books Ltd 1960

RIGHT A deep pool by Charles Tunnicliffe | © Ladybird Books Ltd 1960

FAR RIGHT An adder on a dune by Charles Tunnicliffe | © Ladybird Books Ltd 1960

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Sights and Sounds of Summer (contemporary outdoor gallery) Outside in the gardens’ Beech Circle, a unique gallery space has been created to host Bournemouth-based artist Natasha Durley’s digital illustrations for the new and updated Ladybird edition of ‘What to Look For in Summer’. Published 60 years after Tunnicliffe’s originals, in 2021, their vibrant, contemporary style aims to bring a new curiosity and awareness of nature to the next generation of Ladybird readers. Discover delightful scenes of swimming water voles, upside down bats, the colourful inhabitants of a cornfield, and strawberry-picking rabbits. This is the first time that both the vintage and contemporary illustrations for ‘What to Look For in Summer’ have been displayed together. Artist Natasha Durley: “I’m absolutely delighted that the firstever public display of my illustrations is at Mottisfont – with its wildflower displays, stunning river, and ancient woodland – the property could be a scene from one of the books themselves!

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To avoid disappointment, especially during busy periods like the summer holidays, please book your ticket in advance, at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont. For more information and ideas for great seasonal days out go to www.nationaltrust. org.uk/whats-on Words by the National Trust.

“I visited many National Trust properties as a child, with fond memories of long summer days spent exploring beautiful estates and having fun with my family. In these current times, it feels more important than ever for everyone to explore the countryside and discover the natural world around us. I’m so happy to think my artwork will help encourage children to visit places like Mottisfont.” Senior

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Officer at Mottisfont: “We’re thrilled to have been chosen to showcase Charles Tunnicliffe’s

exquisite

watercolours

alongside Natasha Durley’s vibrant modern illustrations.

feels

very

appropriate

too; so much of what you can explore at Mottisfont is reflected in the book; not just the streams, meadows, woods, but the wonderful wildlife and plants too.” Sights and Sounds of Summer (outdoor family trail) Mottisfont’s new Sights & Sounds of Summer family adventure trail has loads of fun wildlife-themed challenges, inspired by the Ladybird illustrations on show in the house and in the gardens. Kids can time themselves in the ‘Roe Deer Races’ or test their agility on the ‘Beat the Osprey’ obstacle course. There are wildflower seed bombs to make too, plus tips to design a wildlife garden. 24 July to 5 September, £1 per trail.

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The oldest established estate agents in Ringwood, with all viewings and negotiations being carried out by experienced members of staff.

MOCKBEGGAR LANE £1,800,000

LOWER KINGSTON £990,000

A charming equestrian residence in the New Forest National Park set on approximately 8.5 acres of stunning grounds with a walled garden, welldrained post and rail fenced paddocks with stables, outbuildings and a large arena with xride surface. This 5 bedroom period home extends to OVER 4300 SQ FT and offers extensive flexible living areas including an impressive galleried hall, a modern kitchen fitted in 2019 with AGA and three reception rooms. There is current permission to convert outbuildings to further accommodation and there is potential to extend further subject to planning permission.

A very private grade II listed thatch cottage with stunning countryside views and access to the nearby Kingston Common. The property provides spacious and sociable areas, with features that transport you back to circa 1745 when the original part of the property was built. The haven-like gardens offer bursts of colour and a sunken garden, along with both open and sheltered dining areas, all beautifully cared for by the current owners. The plot includes a thatch roof studio apartment and further potential for a detached garage or annexe STPP, with separate access.

MATCHAMS OIEO £900,000

ASHLEY HEATH £875,000

Plot for sale . Dream home opportunity. Permission has been granted to build a contemporary super home for the equestrian family. The plot includes 7 acres and space for further stabling, a menage, horse walker etc (STPP). The property is nestled within hectares of protected heathland and enjoys views of the Avon Valley and Isle Of Wight beyond.

Two new builds! Approx. 2053 sq ft new build property in this sought-after location by Shawdon Homes with 10 years building guarantee.

ST. LEONARDS OIEO £735,000

ST. LEONARDS OIEO £550,000

An immaculate detached home approx 2462 sq ft presented to a high standard with a vast open-plan living area set on a spacious plot. The property benefits from 2 en-suites and a detached garage.

One of two recently built contemporary chalet homes, finished to a very high standard, and extending to approximately 1,200 sq ft of flexible accommodation. The property is in a sought-after location and is set in a secluded position down a private driveway, with a low maintenance south facing garden.

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WELL, HOW DID I GET HERE? When you have a great friend, job or marriage there is always a long path of history that brought you together. Simon Tolson reflects on the history that led him to owning Rumsey of Sandbanks.

1908 1930s - 1950s

Rumsey & Rumsey was established - head office Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

My grandfather George Tolson (left) is working as a docker in Poole. He moved from Durham where he was brought up in an orphanage. Due to the deprivations of his childhood, he is barely 5ft tall so at 5ft 4 his wife towers over him.

The Rumsey family are already established designers and developers and built significant parts of the Poole infrastructure including the row of shops with apartments above on Sandbanks where they keep the end unit for themselves.

Lily is a member of the Ballard family with long historical ties to Poole where they lived their whole lives close to the Quayside and had a son. During the war, George works on a flying boat operation before being dispatched to Belgium to assist with the air-sea rescue for the final years of conflict. Sadly he dies young before I get the chance to meet him.

1960s - 1980s Britain is swinging and Rumsey & Rumsey grows to be one of the largest and well respected chains of estate agents in the country, with branches all over the South of England and home counties. Sandbanks is actually not considered a premium area just yet as it is too far from the shops and parts of it are still sand dunes; though John Lennon buys his beloved Aunt Mimi a place on the waterside close to the ferry. There is a market for holiday letting in the new blocks of flats and bungalows that are being built so Rumsey Holiday Homes is born and gradually becomes the focus of the Sandbanks office.

In the late 80's the government deregulates estate agency allowing ownership by financial institutions and a gold rush kicks off for anyone with a chain. Black Horse acquire the business and the Rumsey family sail off into the sunset.

1960s - 1980s Harry is a fine-looking lad and after national service marries an Irish nurse and settles down in old Poole next to the water... until it is filled in to make the new road where the Mercedes garage is! Although there is no family history, I grow up obsessed with fishing from an early age, exams are always in the summer when the fishing is best, hence lackluster results and only two terms at uni - I give up and do what I’ve always dreamed of. Here I am featuring on a postcard that was sold in the town for years.

Marriage and mortgage bring new responsibilities if not fashion sense and so I head off on a career selling office equipment.

1990s - 2017 What happens next is not clear but Black Horse don’t want the holiday agency so the business ends up as a remote outpost of a property group based in Bristol. It’s not core to the business and suffers a steady decline and by 2017, is a shadow of its former self with 45 properties, many of which are not up to modern standards.

2017

Simon buys Rumsey

Although I have always lived in Poole I ended up building a holiday business in Cornwall where I had my own holiday home, so when the opportunity arose in 2017 to sell that and acquire Rumsey it was a perfect fit. I’ve been walking past the door since I was a toddler and it still feels like a great privilege to come in every day. We have refurbished the shop, added many new quality properties and over the coming years will strive to constantly improve the business and deliver the best experience for both guests and owners.

2021

Now five times the size and with over 100+ properties, Rumsey continues to grow, with the addition of new team members and a fabulous concierge team.

www.rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk 01202 707357 office@rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk

Miford on Sea, Hampshire A chance to embrace the seaside lifestyle! An immaculate detached four bedroom, three bathroom property and BEACH HUT. The house has magnificent open plan living spaces and two further reception rooms, integral double garage, ample parking and a westerly facing rear garden. Situated in a prime location within the heart of the coastal village of Milford on Sea and a newly refurbished beach hut within walking distance and positioned on the beachfront with panoramic sea views and stunning sunsets. Energy Efficiency Rating: B Please contact the Lymington office to arrange a viewing

£1,425,000 Freehold 4

Bransgore, New Forest A magnificent 13 bedroom country house set in an idyllic New Forest setting on the edge of the village of Bransgore. The property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and further benefits from a swimming pool pavilion, numerous outbuildings, garaging and approximately 15 acres of private grounds.

Now with added kerb appeal!

Energy Efficiency Rating: F

We’ve been investing in some new developments to make sure your property stands out— Like our smart Please contact the Burley office to arrange a viewing new boards, voice search and keyword matching on our website , video tours, and drone photography.

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£1,200,000 £825,000

Anstunning, attractivemodern detacheddetached house with some excellent design features A property situated contemporary in a quiet semi-rural location, that has been completely remodelled and extended. EPR: B of Bashley. EPR: B moments away from the open forest as well as the amenities

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East Boldre, New Forest Bransgore

£525,000 £695,000

A superbly positioned bedroom Forest home withonly a A beautifully modernisedsemi-detached and extended three detached, Victorian cottage within wonderful converted loft room located in the a short walk of all village amenities. EPR: D village of East Boldre. EPR: D

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An exceptional country house set in beautiful gardens and grounds of approximately 9.3 acres, in one of the finest locations in the New Forest. The property has been the family home of the former Governor of Bermuda for the past 20 years and offers extensive accommodation extending to approximately 4107 square feet, with the additional benefit of garaging.

Copythorne, Cadnam

Black Knoll is situated at the western end of Brockenhurst, bordering the open forest and close to the much famed Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. The location is arguably one of the finest in Brockenhurst, with the village offering a mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo (approx. 90 minutes).

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Stoney Cross, Lyndhurst A superb, modern country house set in glorious grounds of approximately 5 acres, in a wonderfully private and secluded setting. The property offers flexible and extensive accommodation extending to approximately 14,389 square feet and includes a magnificent swimming pool complex, extensive garaging and space for a tennis court.

Emery Down, Lyndhurst

Stoney Cross is located on the edge of Minstead, one of the New Forest National Park's most sought after villages. Minstead has a vibrant community, a village pub/shop (The Trusty Servant), a village hall and a Norman church. There is direct access onto the open forest providing a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Energy Performance Rating: D

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Simple tips for making the most of a small bedroom From cramped to cosy, this is the info you need when faced with a small bedroom. Arguably we spend more time in our bedrooms than any other room of the house, and we’re conscious for at least some of it, so it’s well worth getting the room right. From inner city tenement blocks to chocolate box cottages, in the housing market space is at a premium, and a lot of the nation’s homes boast shoebox bedrooms in which you’d struggle to swing a cat. Here’s how to make the best of a (very) small bedroom… Under-the-bed storage Your bed is almost certainly the largest item in your bedroom’s stock list, so getting the most out of it is essential to getting the most out of your room. Simple storage boxes do well under most beds (measure carefully before you buy), while pull-out drawers are also popular if you still want access. Think out-of-season clothes, sporadically important files and documents, or nostalgic items you’re not quite ready to send to the charity shop. Use your wall space Most small rooms have far more wall than floor, and canny designers can squeeze usage out of every square inch of masonry. Simple DIY shelves suffice for ornaments and (light) books, while mounted lamps can provide illumination without clogging up limited surfaces.

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Use lights strategically Room size is as much about perception as reality, and how large a room feels doesn’t always tally up with how large a room actually is. Natural light can give your bedroom a breezy feel, imitating the wide open spaces of the great outdoors, so make sure any windows have an uninterrupted view across the room. After dark, poorly lit areas quickly feel poky, so stock up on lamps to accent important areas like desks and bedside tables, and send a warm glow splashing across the walls. Cut the clutter The bedroom is perhaps the prime forum for random stuff you don’t need. Kitchens and bathrooms are functional places first and foremost, while the more public nature of the living room makes it ill-suited to generic bits of bric-a-brac. So useless junk often ends up in the bedroom, where it will sit doing nothing but take up space for literally decades unless something is done. Use a light colour palette One of the golden rules of decorating is that light colours make a space feel open and bigger, so whites, creams and greys are often shades of choice in smaller areas. Other colour blocks like desktops and bedsheets can also affect how a room feels.

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Think vertically Floor-to-ceiling furnishings serve a dual purpose: they clear space at ground level while also drawing the eye upwards, making the room feel larger and airier. Tall bookcases, cupboards, or even long-hanging curtains can all help spread a room out, while posters and wall hangings at higher altitudes should be just as effective. Utilise your corners Hard-to-access right angles often neglected by decorators, corners make up the kind of dead space you cannot afford in a shoebox bedroom. Triangular shelves can slot into the space nicely, as can most rightangled furniture, bean bags, or angled televisions. Just make sure you’re using them for something. Keep it tidy We know, hardly revolutionary advice, but the single easiest way to make a room feel larger is to put everything away. Your chest of drawers looks the same whether it’s full or empty, so anything not stowed is taking up space unnecessarily. A spring clean can also work wonders. Clean, bright, cobweb-free furnishings can banish claustrophobia with just a few dabs of the duster. Words by Luke Rix-Standing, PA Photos credit Alamy/PA

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Just over a month on from the government closure of hospitality businesses and the beginning of the countrywide lockdown, I want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone during what is truly one of the toughest times we will see in our lifetime.

Your property is probably the most valuable asset you own. That’s why it’s important you do whatever you can to protect it from the risk of fraud. Property fraud happens in many ways, but typically a fraudster will impersonate a homeowner and forge

Hospitality owners and operators are becoming increasingly reliant on the government’s financial support and with tourism being one of the leading economical revenue streams in Bournemouth and all along the South Coast it is vital that business owners are able to access the support they so desperately need to survive.

documents to try to persuade Land Registry to transfer the title into their name. They then either sell the property or use the property to raise a mortgage from a bank – and disappear with the money. There is an increased risk of fraud when • your property’s mortgage has been paid off • your property is empty or you’re letting it

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

• an owner is spending time abroad or absent • the owner is infirm or in a nursing or care home • a relationship breaks down Land Registry have stopped hundreds of fraudulent applications on properties worth millions and have a dedicated fraud team and work closely with the police and other agencies to reduce the risk of property fraud. You can sign up to get property alerts if someone applies to change the register of your property, for example if someone tries to use your property for a mortgage. This won’t automatically block any changes to the register but

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

will alert you when something changes so that you can take action. You can get alerts for up to 10 properties there’s no fee. You can do this by visiting propertyalert. landregistry.gov.uk If you’re worried you may be the victim of property fraud, contact Land Registry immediately. You should also get legal advice and contact the police. For more information please go to www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/property-fraud

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

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Could a night behind Cornish bars be the ultimate getaway? An historic jail has been converted into a trendy hotel. Prudence Wade passes her verdict. For my first holiday after lockdown easing, I must admit, I didn’t think I’d end up in prison. And yet that’s exactly where I’ve found myself. But it’s a far more pleasant experience than being unceremoniously flung into a dank cell. The Bodmin Jail Hotel is an imposing building nestled in the heart of Cornwall – all grey stone, tall towers and forbidding walls. It looks uninviting for a reason: in 1779 it opened as a functioning jail, housing criminals and conducting hangings right up until 1909.

A B OV E The interior of the Bodmin Jail Hotel, Cornwall | PA Photo/Jack Hobhouse

RIGHT A bathroom in a room of the Bodmin Jail Hotel, Cornwall | PA Photo/Ian Kingsnorth

FA R R I G H T A bedroom in the Bodmin Jail Hotel, Cornwall | PA Photo/Ian Kingsnorth

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Since closing its doors, the jail fell into disrepair; its roof

The quirks of staying in a former jail are everywhere –

decayed and it was said to be the haunt of choice for

particularly evident when I take a tour around the clink,

Bodmin teenagers. Now, it’s been updated to the tune

given by porter and resident history buff Gary.

of £60 million, with a massive glass ceiling, a gym and swanky rooms – each made up of three cells knocked

Guests can wander into the room where prisoners

into one.

were given last rites, left untouched bar a coat of white paint (mainly to hide the grisly scratch marks of

As soon as you walk into the hotel, it’s immediately clear

desperate criminals on the bare stonework).

where you are. The layout is much like prisons you see in the movies, with rows of cells lining the walls and

On the ground floor, there’s a gym with more giant

reaching up three stories.

scratches on the floor (this time made by cats). In the 18th century, the jail was desperately overcrowded

There seems to be an appetite for spooky stays – the

– there would be around 20 people per cell – and

Bodmin Jail Hotel is part of a long line of converted

the rat problem so extreme, oversized cats were

prisons, including the Malmaison Oxford. In fact, the

brought in to deal with it. Legend has it one of these

concierge tells me some guests actually request to

big cats escaped and wandered the nearby moors,

stay in the rooms where criminals spent their last nights

terrorising the villagers and becoming known as the

before heading for the noose – that’s how keen people

Beast of Bodmin.

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Every room has a unique plaque telling the story of someone who stayed in that cell, which feels a touch ghoulish – although I was assured none of them are too bloody, in case children stay in the room. Mine, for example, is dedicated to a young boy called James Bassett, who was indicted in 1848 for arson. The chapel has been converted into a swanky restaurant, serving modern Cornish cuisine and numerous guilty pleasures. Normally, stained glass-style lights are projected onto the ceiling, but the system is going a bit haywire when I have dinner there. Ghosts maybe? Or perhaps just the teething problems you’d expect from a new hotel. If you can bear to tear yourself away – something that might be increasingly difficult, as there are plans to expand the property by adding a pool – there’s plenty to do. Attached to the hotel is the Bodmin Jail Experience (bodminjail.org; £12.50) where you can really dive into the dark history of the prison and the people who lived there. And then there’s the glorious countryside and coastal walks, where the fresh air is a life sentence I happily accept. Who knew staying in a jail cell could feel like such a release?

A B OV E The Eden Project in Cornwall | Alamy/PA

LEFT Tintagel Castle in Cornwall | Alamy/PA

RIGHT Padstow fishing village in Cornwall | Alamy/PA

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3 AT T R A C T I O N S TO VISIT IN THE AREA ...

A short walk out of town is a wide expanse of pristine beach, with views stretching across the River Camel and well out to the sea. After a long lockdown stuck in London, being able to enjoy this kind of space truly feels

Outside of the prison walls, former Cornish capital

like a gift.

Bodmin is relatively sleepy nowadays. However, if you have a car, some of the jewels of the county are a short

TINTAGEL CASTLE

drive away.

Dating back to the Dark Ages, King Arthur’s alleged birthplace was once attached to the mainland, but

THE EDEN PROJECT

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If the Cornish weather turns and rain starts bucketing

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The fishing village where Rick Stein built his seafood

start from £290, for a double room on a B&B basis.

empire can be quite touristy. But it’s quaint, beautiful – and certainly the place to get fresh fish and chips.

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How to put some punch into a pale palette Interiors experts share their thoughts on texture, natural materials and putting a little luxe into neutral schemes. Even if you’re not new to neutrals and love everything clean and serene, chances are you’re at your most creative come high summer – and looking for ways to buff up your beige and freshen those fawn floors. “Light neutrals are always popular during summer months, as we enjoy longer days and want to instil a sense of relaxation into our homes, reminding us of holiday travels,” says Tara Thallon, co-founder of Bound Concept, a new online modern design store offering a curated range of ‘objects of desire’ from emerging designers.

“To avoid neutrals looking too flat, mix in tactile pieces to bring rich texture and visual interest. Think handmade, imperfect ceramics with rough surfaces and accessories with strong, interesting silhouettes that will draw attention,” suggests Thallon. To further your sense of calm, consider introducing natural materials alongside neutrals. “Jutes, rattans, light woods – all hint towards nature and have calming, natural tones to complement neutral surroundings,” adds Thallon. If you’re not sure where to start, Jenna Choate, cofounder of Interior Fox, says working with cream, grey and taupe shades will allow you to create a base that’s easy to build upon, depending on the season or mood.

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“Add in bursts of vibrant colour during the summer months, or sumptuous and earthy colours during the winter,” suggests Choate. “Find a colour that you feel drawn to the most. If you’re stuck for inspiration, have a look in your wardrobe to see what colours you naturally gravitate towards.” “We find green and blue are a winning combination, they reflect the colours you’d find outside and work perfectly with a neutral base. Whatever colour you choose, introduce it through soft furnishings, such as cushions, throws, and rugs. BELOW Hana Pink Recycled Cotton Throw, £29.50, Oliver Bonas | PA Photo/Oliver Bonas

A B OV E A light colour palette with curated artworks, Interior Fox | PA Photo/ Interior Fox/Veronica Rodriguez

LEFT Copenhagen Cobra Vases: Tall Bubble White Vase, £135; Cobra Double, £145; Cobra Uno, £95, Bound Concept | PA Photo/Bound Concept

RIGHT Rebel 3 Seater Sofa in Taupe Velvet, £1,099 (other items part of room set), SNUG | PA Photo/SNUG

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Jemma Dayman, carpet and rugs buyer for Carpetright, says choosing a light and bright neutral shade for your floors, whether soft beige carpets or marble effect vinyl, ensures your room feels spacious and airy – making it the perfect choice for smaller spaces. “Pairing neutral tones with natural materials like rattan and raw woods, adds depth to your scheme whilst helping bring the outside in, for an additional summery feel,” says Dayman. “If you’re looking to tone down bolder themes, pairing throws and lighting with neutral flooring will ensure the room feels considered, rather than overpowering.” “Sophisticated and contemporary, soft summery neutral tones are the perfect base for an understated decor,” Dayman continues. “Enhancing natural light and brightening darker rooms, these versatile yet complementary shades will emanate warmth and unify existing colour schemes, creating a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere.”

“For a look that feels effortless, steer away from using the exact colour and instead opt for a tonal look.” As well as adding texture, creating interest through natural materials, such as decorative seashells or beach themed decos, channels holiday vibes. As Choate points out: “These materials are perfect for summer as they give a relaxed, lived-in feeling that transports you somewhere warm, like the coast.” To build on those soft furnishings, a fresh lick of paint is one of the easiest ways to bring a new lease of life into a room. “To create contrast, add in wooden cladding vertically,” suggests Choate. “This look is a contemporary take on the panelling trend. Complete with a curation of art that reflects your style, and finish with a mix of clashing cushions on the sofa.” Flooring can be given some new neutrals treatment too, especially if you’re looking for a significant revamp.

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TOP LEF T Rattan Wall Mirror Natural, £25 (other items from a selection), Dunelm | PA Photo/Dunelm

BOT TOM LEF T Natural Braided Rattan Lampshades – Low, Belly or Bottle, £90 each, Kagu Interiors | PA Photo/Kagu Interiors

RIGHT Somerton Twist Carpet in Sand Heather, £31.99 per square metre; Safi Fringed Pyramid Natural Rug, from £59.99 (other items part of room set), Carpetright | PA Photo/Carpetright

BELOW Mirage Cushion in Cacti, £70, Kagu Interiors | PA Photo/Kagu Interiors

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BELOW Portobello Scalloped Bowls – Set of 2, £25, The White Company | PA Photo/The White Company

Tactile to the touch, texture is a word that comes up a lot in the world of neutral interiors. And if you’re starting out on your jute journey or pale palette, to echo your love of pared-back simplicity, in the same vein as ‘more is more’, you can never have too much texture. “When decorating with neutrals, texture is key,” says Chrissie Rucker, founder of the The White Company. “I like natural elements and lots of texture: weathered wood, slubby linens or marbled slate, all of which connect us back to nature and contrast well with crisp china and glassware, adding interest.” And for the finishing touch, what could be lovelier than the scent of freshly washed tumble-dried fluffy white towels, or sun-dried cotton sheets? Check out Yankee Candle’s collection of Pre-Fragranced Reed Starter Kits, from £16.49, to sit alongside their Candlelit Cabin Reed Diffuser, £19.99, in Fluffy Towels and Clean Cotton. Words by Sam Wylie-Harris, PA

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Want your own seaside garden? Here’s how you can get the look Make waves in your garden, with breezy seaside plants and themed accessories, writes Hannah Stephenson. With visits to the seaside looking likely this summer, you may find inspiration from gardens along the coast, whether it’s wind-resistant plants, or the charming accessories gardeners have added. Marcus Eyles, horticultural director at Dobbies Garden Centres (dobbies.com), says: “Plants for coastal gardens need to be resilient to salt, sun and wind. A classic seaside look has a relaxed feel, filled with greenery, ornamental grasses and pops of colour. “Turn challenges into opportunities, working with the natural landscape by choosing coastal plants that are native to the area.

A B OV E Seaside accessories including a life buoy and brightly coloured table and chairs

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“Enhancing the overall look of the space, they will feel right at home in seaside gardens, happily growing in temperamental conditions,” Eyles adds. “Depending on the location, warmth from the sea can protect from frost, so some more tender plants can be grown in these areas.” Eyles offers the following tips to give your garden a seaside feel… SEA BREEZY PLANT PICKS Sea thrift (armeria): (Pictured above) Adding a pretty pop of colour with deep pink foliage, sea thrifts are a charming addition to gardens by the coast. A versatile plant that’s easy to grow, and the long flowering season – April to August – will brighten up your outdoor space. You’ll often see these flowers along coast paths and cliff tops, confirming them as a top pick for an authentic coastal garden. Sea Holly (eryngium): (Pictured right) Making a bold statement, these spiky plants grow upright and are long lasting. With striking, thistle-like flowers, they prefer a sunny spot and dry, well-draining soil. They are also a favourite with bees and butterflies.

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Mexican orange blossom (choisya): These large bushy plants are hardy shrubs, with glossy green leaves and white flowers. They are relatively low maintenance, growing happily in full sun, making them an ideal pick for coastal gardens. Elaeagnus: A good option to create a border, this shrub can grow rapidly, working well if you want to add some extra privacy and have a big enough space to accommodate it. With small fragrant flowers hidden among the foliage, it will flourish in full sun and will withstand salty breezes. Griselinia: Another good choice for a garden hedge, this evergreen shrub will survive windswept weather, acting as a barrier for other plants. Garden birds will be attracted to the small purple fruits produced in autumn. Ornamental grasses: A regular feature along British beaches, grasses will add height, structure and extra protection from windy conditions. Varieties we recommend include Calamagrostis arundinacea and Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’, which has variegated foliage. Malva or lavatera (mallow): Ideal for attracting birds and butterflies, with large, nectar-rich open blooms, they can grow in a variety of soil types, from welldraining to heavy clay and sandy soils.

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low-maintenance option, they just need occasional pruning and well-draining soil to keep them looking their best. WAVY COASTAL DESIGN For a laid-back, relaxed coastal garden look, incorporate weathered wood, pebbles and rounded pea gravel into the design scheme. Use clever planting to create windbreaks, with sweeping plantings of evergreen shrubs. Plant grasses in drifts to allow the wind to create the movement in the tall stems, and use perennial flowers in bold groups of complementary colours, with soft shades of creamy lilacs and lavender purple foliage. SHIP AHOY ACCESSORIES Garden accessories can be used to give a nod to the seaside. Add a selection of nautical striped cushions, throws, and a selection of recycled glass bottles and lanterns in shades of sea blue. Layering the space up with some finishing touches will soften the overall look and feel. Words by Hannah Stephenson, PA Photos credit: Alamy/PA

Perovskia (Russian sage): With gorgeous clusters of lavender-coloured flowers that bloom from midsummer to autumn, this plant is drought and salt tolerant. They can grow up to 3ft tall, adding height and interest in gardens. You can plant them on their own or in groups for more impact. Kniphofia (red hot poker): With green foliage and red, orange and yellow flowers, these will bring a touch of exotic. They can cope with exposed or sheltered conditions and prefer well-draining soil. Flowers will put on a long-lasting display and are popular with butterflies. Pittosporum: Slow growing, with sweetly scented white and yellow flowers and glossy leaves, this tall shrub makes another good windbreak in coastal gardens. A

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D AV I D B R O W N AU TO M OTIV E’ S N E W LO N D O N SHOWROOM David Brown Automotive has expanded into central London with a new showroom in St John’s Wood. The purpose- built showroom allows customers the chance to experience both of the brand’s flagship models; Speedback GT and Mini Remastered. The new London site serves alongside David Brown Automotive’s headquarters in Silverstone, where the company has been based since 2017, having relocated there from their original roots of Coventry. With space to display up to three cars indoors and three outdoors at once, the new London showroom offers customers to experience both Speedback GT and Mini Remastered in everyday conditions with test drives available by appointment. The expansion represents the first phase of growth for David Brown Automotive since the company secured new investment in July 2020. This new era is heralded as a period of growth, with the company benefitting from significant backing by an experienced team specialising in the automotive and luxury goods sectors.

ROAD TEST: A U D I A 6 AVA N T B L A C K E D I T I O N If you’re talking premium cars then as far as we Brits go that invariably means German. There’s a good reason for that, the Germans do know how to properly bolt a car together to give that premium feel. My test Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI quattro S tronic lived up to those German premium expectations, but then at a shade under £70k as tested it should match up to the highest levels of quality. The A6 is a large car normally but in Avant form it is huge, I can’t imagine anything that wouldn’t be swallowed whole by the capacious load area. The only problem, as with all estates, is load height but the Audi is still a performer on that dimension too. There are acres of proper carpeting, even in the luggage area. None of your cheap underfelt covering here, and that feeling of quality extends throughout the car. Power from the 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol V6 is impressive, but even more impressive is the economy of circa 32-33 mpg during my week with the car. The Black Edition I was testing comes with kit aplenty, even so there was over £9k of options (yes £9K) including a superb panoramic glass roof at £1,950. As with all VAG products

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digitalisation has arrived but to be fair the A6 has a quite intuitive system even though buttons would be simpler and easier. On the road the Audi is a smooth and very refined performer and despite the Black Edition having stiffened and lowered suspension the ride is pretty decent even over rougher surfaces. If your ultimate wish is for comfort though then the non-Black edition suspension is probably a better choice. Flappy paddle gear changes, superb engine and steering means the A6 handles surprisingly well for such a large car. My only real criticism of the Audi is the over nannying specification of the driver assist, in particular the fact that it decides to slow the car, quite dramatically in some instances, for no reason. A car waiting perfectly safely to turn right across my path caused the Audi to panic, likewise a parked car with barely a wheel’s width on the road. On the plus side the cruise control that adjusts to the speed limit of the road is a great idea. However, most of the time I switched it all off! Verdict, a near perfect, very classy, sports holdall.

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ROAD TEST: C ITRO EN C 4 If you have looked at the price of most new cars you’ll have gathered they aren’t cheap, even small hatchbacks are not necessarily in the affordable bracket. However, value for money can be had from mainstream manufacturers if you are looking for a family car. Citroen’s new C4 provided an enjoyable week’s motoring and with prices starting from a smidgen over £21,000 it represents incredibly good value for your motoring money. There are petrol and diesel engines, manual or automatic gears and even full electric power. Standard equipment across the range includes 18” wheels, LED lights, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Bluetooth, height adjustable front seats, automatic dual zone air conditioning, rear parking sensors, auto lights and wipers and heated and powered door mirrors.

The first thing that strikes you about the Citroen is refinement, even under hard acceleration, when 3-cylinders generally sound like an over excited lawnmower, the Citroen is remarkably quiet. It has a feeling of quality, not something that has always been a hallmark of Citroen’s past.

My test model was the mid-table Shine version with prices starting from a still very reasonable £24,010, bringing a significant ramp up in the standard equipment stakes. Petrol power for the range comes from a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged unit in two power outputs, 129hp and 153hp. In my case the 129hp engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

A nice slick gearchange and well-chosen ratios means the C4 bowls along with little extra effort required from the driver, and it’s a comfortable place to be seated. It’s no hot hatch and you certainly won’t want to be hustling it along twisty roads, even though the famously comfortable Citroen suspension produces less body roll than you might imagine.

It’s a very modern looking car with swooping lines, especially to the rear, but access and egress remains comfortable and most who saw my test car loved the looks. This is a car aimed at the family in my view, and it does a great job of providing practical, well-equipped transport at an affordable price. As with sister manufacturer Peugeot the quality has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years, yet you do get a distinctly different car to any Peugeot stablemates. I loved the C4, it has distinct echoes of Citroen’s quirky past but in a very useable, modern form and is a great value package.

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VA U X H A L L L AUNCH EIGHTH G E N E R AT I O N A S T R A Vauxhall has revealed its all-new, eighth generation of the Astra. The success story of Vauxhall’s bestseller began over 40 years ago. With the all-new Astra, the British manufacturer is now opening the next chapter: for the first time, the compact class model is available with electric drive.

R O A D T E S T: R E N A U LT M E G A N E S P O RT TO U R ER R .S. LI N E The French have a reputation for some rather advanced mechanical design as well as a certain aesthetic flair. Renault have an additional automotive string to their bow in F1 racing, and especially with the new Team Alpine where hopes for success are high.

of around 30 miles which is enough for a modest daily commute. As ever a home charger is essential to get the best from the car’s electric power.

Success is very evident in the latest Megane Sport Tourer. Despite the rebranding of estates as tourers, sport tourers and shooting brakes they are still designed with practicality in mind. Although not the largest estate the Megane still has a useful load area over a hatchback.

The interior of the Megane has an air of quality, much improved of late, and there’s a decent size touchscreen built into the fascia, no ‘bolt-on iPad’ look here. It really is a very nice place to be accommodated. Unlike so many cars the digitalisation is at a sensible level – rivals please take note – and there’s a choice of driving modes to make the most of the hybrid options.

Prices for the range start from £23,500 but in the case of my RS-Line Plug-in hybrid it’s a somewhat hefty £32,995. That’s a near £6,000 premium over the nearest pure petrol stablemate, but the Plugin hybrid develops an extra 20hp and carries additional features including that plug-in capability.

On the road there’s plenty of power for quick getaways and overtakes and it’s mostly carried out in a serene and audibly calm atmosphere. There’s a slightly sporty edge but this is no traffic light grand prix car or point-to-point racer, but it acquits itself well soaking up bumps and undulations on our roads along the way.

Most plug-in hybrids have a short pure electric range, being designed for the daily commute. Typically, they recharge in less time because of the smaller capacity battery and most importantly there are no range concerns as you have, in the Megane’s case, a 1.6-litre petrol engine to back you up. There’s a pretty decent all-electric range

All-in-all this is a very accomplished car, lots of standard equipment and the look and feel of a quality build. The hybrid element adds to the potential practicality but at its price there’s some stiff competition from more premium badges. That said I would still very happily have kept hold of this one.

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Vauxhall will offer the new Astra in two performance levels as a plug-in hybrid. In addition, there are versions with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines in combination with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions. It will launch this year as a five-door. After the Mokka, Crossland and Grandland SUVs, the new Astra is Vauxhall’s first hatchback to interpret the brand’s new look. A design that stretches across the front of the car, makes the new Astra look even wider. At the rear, there’s a centrally mounted Griffin, the vertically aligned high-mounted brake lamp and the tail lamps are energysaving LED, as is all exterior lighting. The Griffin emblem also doubles as the latch for the tailgate. The new Astra will be available from the start of sales with powerful plug-in hybrid electric drive as well as highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, electrifying Vauxhall’s compact class model for the first time in the brand’s history. Vauxhall will open the order books for the new Astra this autumn. The first customers will take delivery of their cars early next year. Further details including UK pricing and specification will be announced at the on sale d ate.

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ROAD TEST: K IA SO R ENTO In the current climate (if you’ll excuse the pun) SUVs are viewed as environmental villains, automotive polluters of the very worst kind. The truth is that many SUVs are now hybrids with smaller combustion engines, so the days of every SUV being oversized and having a large, petrol or diesel addicted engine is not the full story. Kia’s newly launched Sorento models and the self-charging hybrid Sorento in particular is a good case in point. With its 1.6-litre petrol engine bolstered by a 64 kw battery it delivers 40 mpg economy and emits only 158 g/km Co2, which is low for a large SUV, in what is a very spacious 7-seat family holdall with all benefits of proper off-road capability. My test model was a self-charging hybrid so removes any range concerns, or the need for an expensive home charger, or dealing with our somewhat fragmented (I’m being polite!) public charging network. Priced from £39,360 the Sorento lineup offers both plug-in and self-charging hybrids and all models look suitably imposing. Standard equipment across the range of Sorento models includes heated seats and steering wheel, smart cruise

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Š K O D A E N YA Q I V L AUNCHES IN UK SHOWROOMS The new Enyaq introduces a new way for customers to tailor the car to their tastes and requirements. Instead of selecting from traditional trim levels, customers choose the battery size they need, select an interior design and then personalise their vehicle from a comprehensive range of equipment packs and individual options. From launch, the range consists of two variants; Enyaq iV 60 Nav and Enyaq iV 80 with 62kWh and 82kWh battery packs respectively. Six design selections are available; Loft, Lodge, Lounge, Suite, ecoSuite and SportLine, all of which offer a different interior look and materials. The Enyaq iV is the first ŠKODA production model to be based on Volkswagen Group’s new modular electric car platform. The allelectric SUV has been awarded the top five stars and the best-ever grading for occupant protection in the European New Car Assessment Programme (EURO NCAP) tests.

S P E E D L I M I T S – 3 0 M P H -V- 2 0 M P H New research by IAM RoadSmart says that support for reducing the speed limit on all urban roads to 20mph has increased in recent years with almost half of drivers now in favour. Overall, 44% of drivers surveyed agree all current 30mph limits should be replaced with a 20mph limit. Well, 44% is not exactly ‘almost half’ of the survey. Areas outside schools were seen as the highest priority for reducing speed limits from 89% of respondents. Few could reasonably argue that a 20mph speed limit outside schools during arrival and departure times makes sense and should be implemented. Busy urban shopping areas and housing too.

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The IAM’s survey was from just 1004 respondents, hardly a conclusive vote for a blanket reduction in urban speed limits. There is a danger that drivers spend too long looking at their speedometer than the road in front of them. Even the IAM’s Director of Policy & Research, Neil Greig, said: “Improving road safety is key but a blanket ban on reducing 30mph speed limits to 20mph speed limits isn’t necessarily the best route. Each situation needs to be decided on a case-bycase basis, with local considerations and consultation playing an important role.” Let’s hope local councils take a similarly sensible attitude when considering such proposals.

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ROAD TEST: VAUXHALL M O K K A We’re used to manufacturers launching specification changes and styling tweaks but Vauxhall has gone somewhat further with their latest Mokka. It’s so different that during my week’s test I had two previous generation Mokka owners asking me what I was driving. In a way that’s not surprising, because one of the things lacking on the new Mokka is the name Vauxhall. There’s the Griffin badge but trying to find the word Vauxhall is a harder task, it’s nestled in small script on the Griffin badges.

when keys and rings are in close contact over a period of time. There’s the inevitable digitalisation with few buttons, but it’s far from the worst I have encountered, even so ‘bring back buttons!’ One issue in extremely hot weather is a lack of decent ventilation due to a dearth of vents and poor positioning. The centre vent is too low down to direct cool air to your face. This results in having the fan on a higher setting with resultant noise to the otherwise very refined cabin.

My SRi Premium model was finished in metallic grey with black trim and a red flash above the windows, making it a head turner and for all the right reasons. The interior is equally adventurous with a modern look and judicious use of highlights to remove any trace of styling sobriety.

On the road the 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine has decent get-up-and-go and produces a lovely thrumming noise under hard acceleration. The 8-speed automatic gears are smooth and quick to react and there are flappy paddles on the steering wheel when fancy pretending you’re an SUV F1 racer. There’s commendably little body roll and the ride comfort is good even over the roughest roads. While interior space is not at all bad, the boot errs on the small side but remains capacious enough for most owners. The Mokka endeared itself very quickly, the over excited lawn mower soundtrack under hard acceleration, the modern looks, excellent equipment and driving experience. It stands out as something different to the usual compact SUV crowd. It’s a good job as although the range starts from a reasonable £20,740, my SRi Premium weighs in at £27,455 and there’s no shortage of competition, not least from the likes of Toyota and Peugeot.

There’s generous use of piano black on the dash and centre console, which does make me wonder about longer term durability

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a huge range of 15 dipping sauces. These

which gives a 20 per cent discount on

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Rachel Roddy on the joy of making and eating a plate of pasta The food writer’s new cookbook looks at 50 shapes to have in your pasta repertoire.

Rachel Roddy is very aware that pasta is

Roddy doesn’t wage war on any particular

a deliciously sprawling, emotionally rich,

shapes though. She has come to appreciate

historical labyrinth of a topic. Trying to distil

the very thin strands of capelli d’angelo

that down into words on a page is not to be

or tagliolini and admits to preferring the

considered lightly.

bigger versions of fusilli and penne – fusilloni and pennoni – to the classic small

“I never dreamed I’d write a book about

versions, which, served sauce-less, have

pasta, because, I mean, that would be

blighted many a childhood.

crazy,” says food writer Roddy, incredulous on the phone from Rome, where she

She does, however, very much understand

has lived since 2008. And yet, she has.

the suspicion and mistrust around farfalle –

Her new yolk-yellow cookbook, An A-Z

the bows that never cook evenly, their hard

Of Pasta, comprises 50 stories about 50

core seemingly resistant to boiling water.

pasta shapes – a mere fraction of the

Hence why she introduces them in the book

1,300 shapes identified by one of Roddy’s

wittily with an agony uncle (Vincenzo!) letter.

inspirations, Oretta Zanini De Vita, author of

Following much research and investigating

the Encyclopedia Of Pasta.

into classic agony aunt letters and columns, she hilariously found “you could literally

Fifty shapes is still a gargantuan project

replace any sexual problem with a pasta

when you consider that chronicling pasta

When it comes to her favourite pasta

is, in a sense, a chronicling of Italy. “Every

shapes, understandably, she has a lot (“I

day, I would panic at the immensity of

mean, it’s a bit ridiculous”) with rigatoni – the

“I mean, they got filthy by the end of it,” she

this task,” recalls Roddy. “And then every

tubes – sidling slightly ahead of the pack.

says with a laugh, noting her publisher had

day, I would remember that I was only

If she could only eat one pasta dish every

to stop her from getting carried away and

doing a little jigsaw of the shapes, and that

single day forever more though, after much

writing the whole book in agony letter form.

it was alright.”

deliberation, the British-born columnist says

shape every single time!

it’d be a tangle of seafood pasta. Although

While there are many beautiful photos and

She traces the ancient importance of

pasta with boiled-until-tender veg that’s then

pasta shape doodles in An A-Z Of Pasta,

macaroni and vermicelli, and of course

“squished around a pan” with oil and chilli, or

there are also recipes that don’t feature an

includes the “greatest hits”, the corners of

anchovies, maybe cheese, maybe a handful

accompanying image at all. “I think some

her jigsaw: penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle,

of capers, comes a very close second. “We

books have so many images, we stop

fusilli. Fortunately, Roddy already eats

eat that all the time,” she says – broccoli

reading. That’s why I like cookery books

pasta pretty much every day – “I would

being the usual culprit, or turnip tops.

without pictures,” says Roddy, “because actually, you have to be transported by the

happily not,” she muses, but, “Vincenzo [her partner] would like it every day, without

A B OV E

words and you do paint your own picture,

making him into a comedy Italian!” – so

An A-Z of Pasta: Stories, Shapes, Sauces by Rachel Roddy |

and then you enter a different realm,

lunch happily doubled as research.

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don’t you?”

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you, ‘Look, really dice the tomato small, be really generous with the oil, plenty of salt and then really toss it, you just add a tiny bit of pasta cooking water so it’s a bit swishy’ – those bits of advice where you think, ‘Ahh, ok’,” she explains. That playful approach, finding the joy and taking pasta seriously and reverently, but not too seriously and reverently, underpins

time, I don’t cook when I’m furious or tired or

“you should be paying £12-£14 pounds a

Roddy’s work. As such, when it comes to

don’t want to cook – and also, I’m very aware

litre,” she says, “which feels a lot. I mean, I

fresh versus dried, she is not dogmatic.

it’s my job. “Despite that, I do find cooking a

can say it used to feel extortionate for me.”

Besides, “all pasta starts off fresh”.

creative process every day. I like that it can

But for an ingredient that can massively

be beautiful and ugly and it’s everything,

upgrade your dinner, “you need to shift the

She does like making her own every

isn’t it? It’s life, really, cooking. And I mean

price range a bit.”

now and then, tortellini for instance, and

that whether you’re eating a bag of Monster

occasionally ravioli, but is in no way “a pasta-

Munch or a plate of cappellacci.”

What she really hopes her jigsaw of pasta

making fanatic”. Instead, like most of us,

offers is for people to “have little eureka

she tends to buy it. Texturally speaking, she

Take

Roddy

moments with very straightforward recipes.

admits that if “you pay a pound more for a

describes as akin to “a summer storm”

If people have two or three favourites that

packet [than usual], you just get something

hitting her kitchen. “I feel like a tornado,

they make again and again and make their

completely different” – and arguably better

whatever I touch,” she says. “So you can

own, I will be the happiest food writer ever.

– but she applies no pressure to do so.

imagine me with lasagne. But then, isn’t it

Pasta is singular, she explains, saying ‘pasta’

the most satisfying thing?” Although, she

“I hope it’s a useful book,” she continues,

aloud, with mesmeric Italian inflection. It

adds: “I torture myself with lasagne. I always

“because when I have a plate of pasta in

is then “manifested in 1000s of different

make it slightly too late in the day.”

front of me, for that minute, everything’s all

making

lasagne,

which

forms” – there’s “no differentiating between

right with the world.”

the fancy handmade shapes and the dried

What she doesn’t torture herself with is olive

ones, because they’re all good.”

oil. There’s no eking out a bottle or scrimping.

An A-Z Of Pasta: Stories, Shapes, Sauces,

Nice olive oil is in fact her biggest – and not in

Recipes by Rachel Roddy is published

She calls the myriad shapes “domestic works

the least begrudged – kitchen expense. For

by Fig Tree, priced £25. Photography by

of art” in the book. “They are, aren’t they?”

a good extra virgin olive oil (look for Greek

Jonathan Lovekin. Available now.

she says, slightly bashfully. “It’s little acts of

olive oil in British supermarkets, followed by

creation. And that isn’t to say that a lot of the

Palestinian and Cypriot, she recommends),

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Fresh capelli d’angelo with prawns and lemon INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil for the pasta.

Olive oil 1 small clove of garlic, peeled and sliced

2. In a large frying pan, warm the oil, garlic and chilli gently to infuse the oil.

A pinch of red chilli flakes 400g small prawns, peeled 120ml dry white wine

3. Add the prawns, stir, then raise the heat, add the wine and a pinch of salt and allow to bubble for three minutes while you cook the pasta – which will only take a minute or so.

Salt 400g fresh egg pasta, cut to approx.1mm thick, alternatively tagliolini or spaghettini

4. Drain the pasta, or lift directly into the prawn pan, add the lemon zest and parsley, then toss for the last time, and serve.

Zest of 1 lemon 1 heaped tsp chopped fresh flat-leaf

An A-Z Of Pasta: Stories, Shapes, Sauces, Recipes by Rachel Roddy is published by Fig Tree,

parsley

priced £25. Photography by Jonathan Lovekin. Available now.

Cavatelli with sausage, mint and tomato SERVES 4

1. In a capacious pot over a medium-low heat, fry the crushed garlic in the olive oil. Add

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the crumbled sausage and stir until all pinkness has gone. 2. Pour in the wine and raise the heat. When the wine has evaporated, add the diced tomatoes and cook for another five to 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Finally, add the mint leaves and salt to taste. 3. Cook and drain the cavatelli, put them into the pot with the sauce and let them simmer INGREDIENTS

for a few minutes, stirring and adding some of the cooking water if needed. Serve,

2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed

passing round grated pecorino and red chilli flakes for those who want them.

4tbsp olive oil 400g sausage meat, crumbled

4. Layer up the spinach, asparagus and spring onions in the baked filo pastry case and tear

150ml white wine

the smoked salmon over the top. Pour over the egg mixture and top with slices of the

400g ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly

goat’s cheese. Very carefully transfer the filled filo pastry case to the oven. (You may find

chopped

it easier to put the flan tin on a flat baking tray and pour the egg mixture into the pastry

A sprig of fresh mint

while it is in the oven – just be careful not to burn yourself.)

Salt 450g fresh, 400g dried cavatelli, orecchiette, fusilli, casarecce

5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the egg is just set with a slight wobble and the filo is golden brown – if it starts to catch, simply cover it with foil.

Grated pecorino and red chilli flakes, to serve

6. Serve warm on its own or with a heap of salad.

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Midsummer pasta INGREDIENTS

SERVES 6

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil for the pasta.

Olive or vegetable oil, for frying 1 large aubergine, diced into 1cm cubes

2. Pour enough oil into a deep, medium-sized frying pan for it to come 2.5cm up the sides

1 red pepper, diced into 1cm cubes

and heat until hot. Working in batches, fry the diced vegetables in the oil until soft and

2 courgettes, diced into 1cm cubes

golden, then blot on a kitchen towel, season with salt and keep warm. Tip the oil from

Salt

the pan.

2 large ripe tomatoes 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed

3. Plunge the tomatoes into the almost boiling water for a minute, then lift them out with

600g mezze maniche, penne, fusilli,

a slotted spoon and refresh under cold water, at which point the skins should slip off.

rigatoni

Roughly chop the tomatoes.

100g Parmesan, grated 200g mozzarella, diced A big sprig of fresh basil leaves, ripped

4. Put the frying pan back on the heat with four tablespoons of new oil and the garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and cook until soft and saucey – about 10 minutes. 5. Once the water is boiling, add salt, stir, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Once the pasta is ready, drain, tip into the tomato pan and toss. 6. Tip the pasta and sauce into a large bowl, add the fried vegetables, Parmesan, mozzarella and ripped basil, toss thoroughly and serve.

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What’s on

IN AUGUST

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.

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21 AUGUST

Simply Aston Martin will be a magnificent motor-themed treat to look forward to, as part of a great day out that all the family will enjoy. The rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum will see scores of sublime Astons park up for a socially-distanced display that owners, enthusiasts and families will all love. Held in partnership with the Aston Martin Owners Club, the rally is open to Aston Martins of every age and variety, from stunning showroom examples and sought-after modern classics to rare and iconic models from the marque’s prestigious past.

C H RISTC H U RC H FOOD F E S T I VA L 28 - 30 AUGUST

The Christchurch Food Festival is back in 2021 and will take place over the August Bank Holiday and they look forward to welcoming everyone back to a glorious celebration of great food and drink. The festival will remain free to attend. The event will only take place on Christchurch Quay this year. If there is any requirement to manage social distancing by this time, the High Street is a space that it would be impossible to control – and the safety of everyone – the traders, staff and visitors – is paramount to how they will be managing this year’s event. As an extra aperitif to the main event, they will also be running a series of pop-up restaurant events in the beautiful setting of the Quayside in the days running up to the festival. Follow @ChristchurchFoodFest on Facebook to stay up to date.

The art gallery will be transformed into a watercolour paradise, watercolours created for the Ladybird book classic ‘What to Look for in Summer’, are on show. Plus a unique outdoor gallery space has been created to host local artist’s vibrant digital illustrations for the new Ladybird edition. MOT TISFONT www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont

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CARNIVAL

Throughout the summer a beautiful mini-meadow transforms the historic walled garden of National Trust property The Vyne near Basingstoke.

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Over 50 varieties of wildflower create a swathe of nodding red, blue, orange and white flowerheads, flooding the space with colour and movement. The plants, ranging from poppies and rose campion to larkspur and corn marigold, are specially chosen for their vibrancy.

FOR AGING WALK & WILD PIZ Z A WORKSHOP

12 & 26 AUGUST

This 2 hour Family Bushcraft & Foraging Course in Studland is the perfect activity for you and your family to gain skills to embrace nature, you will learn new techniques to enable you to enjoy your time outdoors together for years to come. For youths, depending on the age of the group, the above will be appropriately tailored. Suitable for age 8+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

19 AUGUST

If you visit The Vyne this summer, you’re in for a real treat. You’ll be able to find out why pollinators are so important for our gardens, and get simple top tips on how you can help wildlife in your own outdoor space.

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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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