AWARENESS I’m frEE - ISSuE 92
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NATIONAL Breast Cancer
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t’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! The time for you and I to do something for the good of others, wear something pink, buy a pink ribbon, or even donate to the breast cancer clinical trials that take place in our very own St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. I ponder, what I can do to help those who suffer with cancer? I have put myself on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, walked The Great Wall of China and organised many charity balls to raise money for breast cancer and now I can feel a little twitch for some adventure with like-minded people, who like me, want to do ‘their bit’ to help provide the funds to improve the lives of others. On that thought, I contacted the charity, PAH NHS TRUST and an email with a host of events, treks, car boot sales and grand balls for the oncoming year landed in my inbox. I’ve joined the charity on FaceBook and Twitter and you can too. It is never to late to get involved. So, on to our glossy pages. Our main interview is with the ever handsome Ed Shaerf, the brains behind our amazing recipe on page 33. Fashion this month is bought to us by River Island, with wintry velvets and an array of embellishment keeping us on trend. Mr Ash Palmer himself has launched his ‘Dressing The Initiative Essex’ competition on page 12 and 29, which includes an amazing prize and an opportunity not to be missed! If you love the ballet be sure not to miss iN Magazine’s competition on page 22. With Winter well and truly on its way, seize the moment and give your home a quick paint in readiness for the oncoming cozy months. Make sure to read our Interiors feature, ‘A Different View’ on page 41, which is packed with ideas and colour tones, with compliments of Farrow & Ball. So until November...
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And now, please do your bit for Breast Cancer Awareness month and pledge some money to The Princess Alexandria Hospital NHS Trust ‘Breast Cancer Clinical Trials’. It’s easy!
Text EBuf00 plus your amount to 70070 To donate £1, text EBuf00 £1 to 70070 To donate £5, text EBuf00 £5 to 70070 To donate £10 text EBuf00 £10 to 70070
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Dates For Your October Diary
Ed Shaerf
One Blenheim Terrace
Haven House
Repton Park Family Day
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Dream makeover
Your Chance To Win!
Dingwuddles
Launch Party At Mooro’s
Baroque & Bold
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River Island
iN Competition
Win Tickets To See Swan Lake
Holly House
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Beauty & The Pink
Products Supporting Breast Cancer
The Essex Elite
Essex’s Finest Businesses
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iN motoring McLaren’s New F1 Revealed
farrow & Ball A Different View
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iN Profile
Essex Boot Camp’s Glynn Roberts
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This October is a landmark for Estee Lauder, who co-invented the pink ribbon and initiated the Estee Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Darphin will be donating £5 from the sale of their best selling Darphin Hydraskin Serum, to the Breast Cancer research foundation’s study at the uK Institute of Cancer research. £41. Available from www.darphin.co.uk
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October 2012 - Issue 92 iN Magazine 17A Raven Road, South Woodford, London E18 1HB T. 020 8504 7779 Publishing Director & Editor - Zoe Hopkins zoe@in-magazine.com editor@in-magazine.com Fashion Editor - rose Keen rose@in-magazine.com Beauty Editor - Bettina Hunt info@in-magazine.com / @BeautySwot Art Director - Ashleigh mandie ashleigh@in-magazine.com Advertising Sales Executive - Emma morris T: 07584 575356 emma@in-magazine.com Advertising Sales Executive - Sally Bartholomew T: 07585 661688 sally@in-magazine.com Senior Writer - Sue Lovett info@in-magazine.com Motoring Correspondent - russell Campbell motoring@in-magazine.com Designer - rob Cannell design@in-magazine.com Accounts - Paul Wynn accounts@in-magazine.com Subscriptions Subscribe and receive all iN Magazine news, the E-Zine and offers. www.in-magazine.com/subscribe Words Clare McDonald, Joanne Hill, Robert Ellice, Christine Baker, Ed Shaerf, Photography Daniel Halawi
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inTErviEw Clare McDonald catches up with Ed Shaerf, the inspiration behind One Blenheim Terrace, London - to talk about his passion with food and living the dream. Ed, what began your food loving journey? I grew up with my mother and grandmother, they looked after me and my brothers. Cooking was a big thing in our house and my mother hosted many dinner parties and I’d get involved in the cooking. It was probably part of the era, very retro. I remember from the age of seven helping to cook the starters. For me, cooking carries fond memories, it’s a great time to get together and share each others day. Mum would return from work and always made an effort to cook. At school, aged seventeen, I decided it was the career for me. I researched culinary schools and Westminster was considered the best. As a first step it was the best experience I had. The first three years, from 8am to 6pm, I was cooking, learning about food and ingredients. So your home life inspired your creative ability? Yes, from a young age I loved cooking and art, the two really tie in together. My mother worked hard for what we had and we were never short although there would be times where I’d go to the fridge and there’d be a cucumber, a tomato and a pack of ham and I’d have to be as creative as possible. I have a photo of a dish I’ve made with those ingredients! My Mum is also a great baker, I get a lot of what I have from her, probably more than I give her credit for. Mum’s publishing her first book ‘The Celebrity Bake Book’ in aid of the charity Ben Kinsella Trust and sponsored by the Food Network. It has recipes from a whole host of celebrities in it. If you like baking, it’s a must buy. Did you aspire to be like any big chefs when you were training? I can’t pin it down to one person but I do have a list of top chefs that help inspire me every day. I look up their recipes, research their restaurants. Gordon Ramsay was a big name when I left college, he was certainly an inspiration. There are others, Heston Blumenthal, Tom Claridge, it’s good to understand what they do. What were the best and worst moments working under Gordon Ramsay at Claridges? One Christmas Eve, David Beckham walked into the kitchen and thanked each of us individually, then Christmas Day we had breakfast with
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Gordon, which was fantastic. He owned a number of restaurants and was only at Claridges three times a week, so it was good to actually sit down and spend time with him. As for the worst moment, or at least the most memorable, it was being screamed at by Gordon because the section I was working in was messy. It was a roller coaster. One day it was the best job in the world and the next day you’re thinking, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to carry on.’ It made me stronger; it showed me how difficult it is to achieve Michelin stars. How did an opportunity as fantastic as a position at the Ivy come about? At the age of twenty, I was head chef at a local modern British restaurant, and I felt I needed to further my experience and to get back into London. It was too good an offer to turn down and went on to be a massive learning curve. It taught me what it’s like to work in a massive kitchen; we’d be cooking for around six-hundred covers a day, all of which have to be outstanding quality. Have you ever had a celebrity review that you were particularly pleased to hear? You sort of become numb to who you’re cooking for. At ‘The Ivy’ we’d get a list at the beginning of service with 20-40 names on it, it might be Jude Law, once the Queen was there. We had to make sure the quality of the food was the same whether cooking for a celebrity, or Joe Bloggs. Once we catered for a private party and a Chelsea Footballer John Obi Mikel told the sue chef the food was fantastic.
Opening your own restaurant was a very exciting step to take, what gave you the courage and determination to take that leap of faith? It was always my dream, probably every chefs dream, to own their own place. Really, there’s never a perfect time to open a restaurant but with alot of support I was able to make my dream reality. I could not have got here without a few names, one being my consultant and mentor, David Moore. If there’s a problem he knows how to deal with it and what needs to be done. And obviously with my family support. It all seemed to just fall into place. What would be your advice to others with ambitions similar to your own? You need to take calculated risks. As I said, there’s never a perfect time to open a restaurant. You have to think based on the current time about the risk factor, the location, the prices. You have to dedicate every hour of every day to it. You write off time with friends, you write off your birthdays, you have to put in the time to make it succeed. It’s not easy to crack and you need to be 100% committed. The food at One Blenheim Terrace is focussed on a re-vamp of retro dishes, what inspired this idea? It’s regeneration of retro food, the type of food I grew up eating. Monday we might have a Spaghetti Bolognese and Chocolate Mousse. Sunday afternoons Roast Dinner - for me it’s the best that British food has ever been, bringing back memories of family and growing up. One Blenheim Terrace is classed as a modern restaurant but then so are hundreds of others. So that’s our quirky aspect, retro dishes. Some of the dish ideas are years old, we go home and work our ideas into seasonal menus. We’re really keen to use fresh produce, the restaurant itself is self sufficient, we make all our own bread, our own sauces, all from fresh local produce. Does what you cook in the restaurant influence what you eat at home? Definitely not. I think there’s a time and a place for ‘fine dining’, we’re cooking it 16–18 hours a day. The last thing I want when I get home is smoked duck, I’m much more likely to make a sandwich. On the night the restaurant is closed I make an effort to eat out. It’s good to go out, visit some friends, sit down and have a nice meal. That’s what it’s all about essentially, isn’t it. So Ed, what’s your signature dish? Not to sound arrogant, but it’s the whole menu. You won’t find our dishes on any other menu. The menu at One Blenheim Terrace is as exciting as being a chef!
Favourite Dish? Seasoning/spice? Sweet or Savoury? Film? Would most like to work with? Rated Author? Weekend away? When I say Essex, you think of?
Steak and chips Salt Savoury Memphis Belle Ferran Adria Anthony Bourdain New York The only way is... !
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Launches & Events
THE rEPToN PArK fAmILY fuN DAY IN AID of HAvEN HouSE CHILDrEN'S HoSPICE
THE rEPToN PArK fAmILY fuN DAY ToWIE stars Gemma Collins, Billi mucklow and frankie Essex joined over 2,000 local residents from repton Park and the surrounding area to enjoy a charity fun day in aid of Haven House Children's Hospice. The Repton Park Family Fun Day took place in Chigwell in soaring temperatures and raised over £20,000 for Haven House. The money will help to support life-limited children and their families in the local area. Highlights of the day included: celebrity ‘meet and greet’ sessions, a ‘Lovefootball’ charity tournament captained by ex-West Ham United player, Don Hutchison, an auction of Joey Essex’s tandem bike raising £750 and Tommy Sandhu, from BBC Asian Network, who provided the music and was auction MC. Mike Palfreman, chief executive of the Woodford Green hospice was delighted with the turn out and said,
‘We are really pleased that the residents of Repton Park have shown so much support for Haven House and raised such a fabulous sum. Only a fraction of our income is statutory, so we rely heavily on the generosity and support of the local community, to carry out our work.’ A huge heartfelt thank you goes out to Hayley Hunt of Hunt Property Services Ltd, one of the event's main organisers, as well as Alicia Tricker, member of Repton Park Residents Association, without whom this event would never have happened.
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DINGWUDDLES LAUNCH PARTY - MOOROS, CHIGWELL.
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOU ARE GREETED ON A RED CARPET BY POSH AND BECKS, AND SERVED CANAPÉS BY GORDON RAMSAY BUT IN THE WORLD OF DINGWUDDLES ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Dingwuddles the ‘Video Clip Directory’ launched in a throng of media hype, whilst Essex finest rubbed shoulders with the counties favourite celebrities and finest look a like’s. Guests were entertained by Craig Neil, a dazzling fashion show from local businesses listed on the Dingwuddles site and stalls selling wares from boutiques such as Rio shoes, Daisy’s Love Hearts and Wonderland Bakery. Adam Ryan, Essex Fashion Week founder, hosted the fashion show with outfits supplied by Pink Strawberry Boutique, ChiChi Boutique, costumes made by Black Barn Design, dresses, shoes & accessories from Harrys World (TOWIE) and swimwear, underwear and dresses from With Love Jessica Boutique (TOWIE). The hair and make creations were produced by the talented James Montagu, Studio One, Coco Marine Spa, Sharise Cook and Tilly Mae Brandon. Georgette & Billy Smith, the pioneers of Dingwuddles said, ‘We would like to thank all our guests for coming to support our launch party, and the businesses that we have filmed, not forgetting Miss Penguin PR and Adam Ryan for hosting and helping organise the event. We have got so many exciting new videos coming to Dingwuddles and we are looking forward to filming Essex Fashion Week in October.’
If you are not yet part of the Dingwuddles phenomenon, it’s time you took notice! Dingwuddles usage spans across many promotional categories: High Streets, Business Promotion, Items for Sale, Jobs and CV’s, Events and Activities.
IF YOU WANT TO BE DINGWUDDLED... CALL ON 07949 221 967 AND BOOK YOUR FREE VIDEO FILMING! Photography: Daniel Halawi
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FASHION
Body Jewellery - £80 Headband - £20 Dress - £60
ashion is eternal, as a fashionista will know; something that has been worn hundreds of years ago will evolve and be worn again. Diamonds will forever be a girl’s best friend, and pearls will always bring out a woman’s elegance and beauty. So this winter, beads are bold and beautiful, complimented by lace to reflect your delicate soul. Your tasteful ensemble, inspired by garments past, will make you as dainty and rare as a gleaming pearl in a sea of coral.
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Bridges Black Dress - £70 Black Spike Shoes - £70 Holly Dress - £80 Headband - £25
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Red Slip Dress - ÂŁ80
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Low Cut Blouse - £13 Blazer - £70 Velvet Pants - £35
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Embellished Hat - £35 Gold Brocade Shorts - £30 Hoody - £40 Gold Brocade Skirt - £55
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TEN PAIrS of TICKETS To SEE SWAN LAKE, PErformED BY THE ruSSIAN STATE BALLET AND oPErA HouSE® chaikovsky’s classic will be sure to enchant adult and children story lovers alike with its vibrant portrayal of this classic tale. Composed in the 1800’s and still scored to the original music of Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake remains one of the most wellknown and loved ballets of all time. The ballet tells the story of Odette, a young princess who is turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer and can only be saved by her prince’s everlasting love and eternal devotion, overcoming the forces conspiring to deceive and separate them. Today Swan Lake continues to capture the imagination of its audience and inspire both young and old with its beautiful love story.
To win just answer this simple question: ‘Which famous Russian composer originally scored the music for Swan Lake?’.
- TO BOOK TICKETS From 6 October until 15 December 2012, the Russian State Ballet and Opera House® cast of Swan Lake will be visiting 37 theaters in the lead up to Christmas. Tickets are selling fast, do not delay in booking tickets as the show is sure to be a sell-out. Towngate Theatre, Basildon - Wednesday 24 october 2012 at 7.30pm, tickets £23 and £20 for OAPS Box office: 01268 465465 or book online at www.towngatetheatre.co.uk Playhouse Theatre, Harlow - Sunday 28 october 2012 at 7.30pm, tickets £23 and £20 for OAPS Box office: 01279 431945 or book online at www.playhouseharlow.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS The winners of this competition are entitled to a pair of tickets to the Swan Lake performance at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon or Playhouse Theatre, Harlow. No cash alternative available. By submitting your email address for this competition you will agree to be sent our newsletter. You may unsubscribe from this service at any time by responding 'unsubscribe'. Entrees must be received before 20 October 2012. One entry per person. Entrants must be UK residents. Winners will be notified by email after the closing date. Travel is not included. Prize independently provided to iN Magazine. Entrants may be contacted by iN Magazine or selected partners.
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BrEAST CANCEr AWArENESS moNTH To SCrEEN or NoT To SCrEEN This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Joanne Hill, Breast Care Nurse Specialist at Holly House Hospital, provides her expert opinion on the controversy surrounding breast screening.
A study by scientists from Queen Mary University, London looked into the results of breast screening among five million women. They calculated that for every 1,000 women having regular screening over 20 years, four would be wrongly diagnosed but nine lives would be saved. So any screening is a good thing whilst it is saving lives! Another encouraging progression is undoubtedly in the NHS who are extending their free screening programme to women aged from 47 to 73 years for a mammogram every three years (currently it’s women between the ages of 50 and 70 years) speaking volumes about the value of screening. Whilst every cancer will not be detected by screening, mammography is still the most effective and reliable way of detecting breast cancer early, but it is not perfect. Some cancers will be very difficult to see on an x-ray, particularly in younger/denser breasts. Many breast tumors are first spotted by women themselves either in the time between their screening appointments or in younger women outside of the NHS screening programme’s age range. If you are still in any doubt about the benefits of breast screening and whether you should participate in a screening programme, please talk to your GP straight away – it may save your life! 24 in MAGAZINE
SELf EXAmINATIoN - THE fACTS Self-examination alongside regular screening is important. There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. Just try to get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regularly and remember to check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collar bone. The important thing is being aware of any changes which could include: • A change in size or shape • A change in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling • A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue • Redness or a rash • A change in nipple shape, position or if it becomes inverted (sticking in not out) • Swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone • Discharge from one or both nipples • Constant pain in your breast or armpit.
If you detect an irregularity, consult your GP straight away or alternatively, to book a breast screen at Holly House please call: 020 8936 1202 or see our website www.hollyhouse-hospital.co.uk for
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It is an undisputed fact, breast screening saves lives. Whilst this has never been in doubt, there have been claims that women are being over diagnosed and over treated as mammography also detects lumps that are essentially harmless, exposing women to undue radiation, surgery and anxiety.
Tens of thousands of women die from breast cancer across Europe each year.
BrEAST CANCEr AWArENESS moNTH SPECIAL offEr for oCToBEr 2012 Holly House Hospital is offering a special price of £99 for a combined breast screen and hand x-ray to measure bone mineral density to detect the onset of osteoporosis. Holly House uses the latest MicroDose digital mammography technology, the lowest dose of radiation currently possible but at the same time can pick up the minutest of changes earlier than ever before.
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in Beauty with Bettina Hunt
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means it is time for all things pink! Get involved by purchasing special limited editions of some of your favourite products or why not try one of the specially created shades of lipstick or nail polish and raise money for Breast Cancer charities at the same time. Here are my top picks, but hurry because they won't be around for long!
Elemis are pledging £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care
Elemis Think Pink Beauty Kit £32.50 www.timetospa.co.uk 20% to ion donat hrough t k a e Br st Cancer Brea
Ciaté Duo Nail Varnish Set £18.00 www.ciate.co.uk
Evelyn Lauder Dream Compact £55.00 www.esteelauder.co.uk
Clinique Limited Edition Pink With A Purpose Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Balm in Plumped Up Pink £16.00 www.clinique.co.uk
10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
100% of the RRP £55.00 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Lipstick in Petal Pink £5.00 www.marksandspencer.com
20p each from sale wi Brea ll go to st Ca Care ncer
£1 from each sale going to Breakthrough Breast Cancer
£2 of each sale going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
ChapStick Limited Edition Cherry Flavour Twin Pack £2.49 www.chapstick.co.uk
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Fake Bake Breast Cancer Awareness Gift Set £26.95 www.fakebake.co.uk
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£2 from each sale will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Origins Make A Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment & Peace of Mind On-The-Spot Relief Limited Edition Duo Set £10.00 www.origins.co.uk
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A CH A TO W NCE DREA IN A MM FOUR AKEOVE R L WINN UCKY ERS! SELf EXAmINATIoN THE fACTS
ENTEr NoW! This is an opportunity of a lifetime and is absolutely free of charge thanks to Philips Oral Healthcare – innovators of superior products designed for delivering premium oral healthcare for life. Ash Parmar from Smile Design by Ash, the leading cosmetic dentist from TV’s Extreme Makeover UK and The Only Way is Essex, has put together a team of professionals to carry out four amazing makeovers that include: •
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FASHION AND CLOTHES ADVICE FROM STYLE DIRECTOR ANELIESE DEANE
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We are looking for one man and one woman from each of two age groups 20-40 and 41-65. Believe me, I have experienced how a dream makeover can change people’s lives, increase confidence and self-esteem, and give a new lease of life. It could be you! Ash Parmar
Maria, who underwent a dramatic makeover, enthused:
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I lacked confidence but afterwards I threw my glasses away and could not stop smiling at the new younger looking me.
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Dream Makeover Essex is a unique opportunity to change your life. Launched this month, the competition is giving people a chance to WIN a fabulous Dream Makeover worth up to £25,000. Be the proud owner of perfect eyesight, a perfect smile, great grooming, looks and style – it’s a fabulous package.
Everyone who enters the competition will receive a book of vouchers worth £650 to be used with the team of professionals who are standing by to create Dream Makeover Essex. The four amazing makeovers will be revealed at a magnificent Gala Event to be held in March 2013. Don’t delay – enter the competition now. Why not send it to a friend or family member so they can enter too. Entries close on 11 November 2012 Visit: www.dreammakeoveressex.co.uk to make your Dreams come true. in MAGAZINE 29
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Church’s Blinds is situated in a small shop on Forest Road, Loughton; but do not let his location deceive you. Having 35 years of trade under his belt, Charlie Corrway is a wealth of information and solutions to every aspect of window dressing. Specialising in blinds for the past 13 years, owner and design vision Charlie has an army of pleased veterans to add to his portfolio of clients. Charlie was trained at the age of 18 by a reputable curtain retailer, he soon realised his vision, to own a curtain and blind business for himself. He went on to found a curtain manufacturer in his late twenty’s then, as the climate changed, focused on blinds. Wooden Venetian and Roman Blind’s taking top position and now also offering service and repairs. Sharing shop space with Monty his chocolate Labrador, the duo are well loved and respected by his customers, with sixty percent of trade being repeat clientele.
Owner G. Kibia Ahmed, was born in Bangladesh, and arrived in London in 1979. Ahmed followed a career as a restauranteur and in 1999 launched Cafe Spice. Mr Ahmed said, ’We welcome new diners and those of old, our passion is to deliver outstanding Indian cuisine with fantastic customer service’. Cafe Spice is now taking bookings for Christmas. Why not try their family Sunday from 12.30 - 5.30pm. Essex Elite Offer: 25% discount when quoting iN Magazine on a Monday night in October.
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Featured twice on national TV and voted 2nd place in the ‘Essex Best Food competition’, Cafe Spice is much loved by its Loughton diners and those that come from far to sample their menu.
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Cafe Spice is located in Loughton, offering a contemporary decor and a relaxed ambiance, their attention to detail and service is secondto-none; delivering impeccable contemporary Indian cuisine which is testament to their twelve years in the restaurant trade.
Charlie is tenacious about his approach, from point of sale, to measuring, to ordering, to signing off the finished assemble. Church’s Blinds customers vote Charlie to be Loughton’s No.1 man for blinds.
A fat destroying workout is what Billy Stanley offers in his Billy Stanley Boot Camp. Having built his experience as a professional Rugby player playing for the Sarracens, Billy is renowned for shaping Essex residents with a three times a week schedule, over four weeks; if a shapely figure with dramatic effects is what you desire, then Billy Stanley delivers! The camps provide expertise and the benefits of oneto-one Personal Training with the camaraderie and motivation of working in a group with others just like you. Essex Elite Offer: Free weeks trial for FREE.
BIllY StAnlEY Boot CAMP t. 07944 757 520 www.billystanleybootcamp.com
Dr Mahmood is currently a GP who has been practicing in non-aesthetic surgery for the past twelve years. Dr Mahmood keeps abreast of the latest developments and techniques in the use of Botox© and Dermal fillers. The Anti-Ageing Clinic is a family run business with a caring approach to their clients, some who travel great distances to have their anti ageing treatments. Essex Elite Offer: Book two treatments and receive a 10% discount for October.
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Looking good and feeling fabulous isn’t just about buying something new anytime you’re unsure what to wear, it’s also about what you already have hanging in your wardrobe and the different ways in which you can wear it.
Josie can offer you tips on the seasons hottest trends, what you should be looking out for when you hit the high street, or even come shopping with you. Essex Elite Offer: Wardrobe Refresh package to iN Magazine readers for £100 throughout October (normally £150).
Josie Stevens
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FloRISt Based in Epping, the Epping Flower created media hype when they provided flowers for the Queen at the Jubilee celebration. With 40 years in the flower trade, John McIntrye has been lucky to have been taught by the best, his parents!
Famed not only for their Jubilee debut but also for their Champagne Bouquets. What more could a girl ask for? Flowers with a bottle of her favourite Champagne. Also specialising in giftware and flowers for all occasions.
Schooled at Hainult High, Brenden starting out at Kimono’s at the tender age of twelve as a Saturday boy, he then went on to train at Vidal Sasson, and furthered his career in London. Brenden is comfortable juggling his business with his family life, being a single parent bringing up his son, has not always been easy. The success of Oliver Cole is the exemplification of the work Brenden has put in.
Gaynes Park and Blake Hall being their best-loved wedding venues. Distinguished for their contemporary bouquets, The Epping Flower Shop is your one stop destination for all your bouquet needs.
Their Launch Night is on the 3 November 6pmlate. Come down and grab a Goody Bag, with complementary gifts, drinks and Champagne cocktails, it’s not to be missed.
Essex Elite Offer: 20% reduction from Champagne ordered with a bouquet of flowers.
Essex Elite Offer: For all new clients 50% reduction from colour, cut or treatments with a stylist, excluding hair extensions.
Their sister shop Carol Langley is located on Station Road, Chingford; John shared his plans for an exciting new brand identity for both which he is soon to launch. Watch this space!
John McIntrye
Having moved to their salon in Grange Hill, Chigwell, Oliver Cole proves to be cutting edge in it’s design and brand identity. A sleek exterior facade, choosing subtle grey and silver colours, with a vibrant interior which incorporates grouped Swarovski chandeliers and minimal lines. The salon’s name was inspired by owner Brenden Smith’s son and nephew, which combined creates the name Oliver Cole. And why is this salon most loved? Brenden prides himself on delivering his customers the very latest in creative hair himself, with his team. Specialising in colour change, from blonde to brown or visa versa using organic hair products, to enhance the hair giving it a light lift and thus achieving light reflecting colour which has sheen and body. Balmain Hair Extensions are also popular for clients with finer hair who want a glamourous volume and length. The team at Oliver Cole also specialise in wedding hair, make-up, nails and wedding packages.
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With game season in full swing, this month's recipe is a classic set to stun - Duck à L'Orange. Delicious and perfect course that is in a m a g, in . warm e longer nights th s rd a w to d serve as we hea ard will easily ll a m ze si od A go very iN ic retro dish is two; this class appy cooking! right now. H ead Chef Ed Shaerf, H
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PLANNING YOUR
s a m t s i r h C PARTY There is a chill in the air and the trees are turning decidedly bare, which can only mean one thing... Christmas is on its way. Now, it might be a little early to start roasting your chestnuts just yet, but october is the perfect month in which to plan your Christmas party. Here at iN we understand that Christmas can be quite a hectic time. So to help you out, we have decided to take the stress out of your yuletide cheer with our list of where to go and what to do to locally this December.
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NEWS & GOSSIP ESSEX FASHION WEEK IS HERE Hear the drum roll? Yes, it is Essex Fashion Week on 6 October. It’s your opportunity to rub shoulders with the TOWIE celebs; if you love fashion and everything that sparkles Essex stylee - get your tickets now! Roll Deep are rumoured to be opening the after party, an event not to be missed. Tickets from £25. 12 noon - 2am. Contact 01708 733200 for more details. www.essexfashionweek.com
HAS YOUR CHILD GOT A ‘LITTLE FACE’? Venture Photography is currently searching for a 'Little Face' to represent their family photography brand in South Woodford. The competition, in association with Toys ‘R’ Us and MOT Models, supports the national charity 'WellChild' which helps sick children. Each child entering the competition will provide £1 for the charity. The winner of the ‘Little Face’ competition will be awarded a one-year professional modeling contract with Venture Photography, with each regional winner receiving a £50 Toys ‘R’ Us voucher. The competition closes on 19 October 2012. To enter or for more information call 020 8504 8463. Venture Photography, 221-223 High Road, South Woodford. www.venturephotography.co.uk 36 in MAGAZINE
REMEMBERING EREN PARS FROM CHIGWELL TO PARIS A group of young men from Chigwell, recently took on an immense challenge, in aid of Connah’s Appeal, to fight a rare form of Neuroblastoma. The four brothers and two friends cycled from London to Paris after loosing a close friend, Eren Pars, to a similar disease. They all cycled 240 miles over three days with limited equipment, and no professional experience. Tarik Ahmet commented on the challenge stating, ‘An amazing experience, the hardest, but most rewarding thing I have ever done.’ The group have raised just under £1000, and are still taking PayPal donations at hakanahmet85@googlemail.com For more information visit www.connahsappeal.co.uk
THE SCARIEST HALLOWEEN EVENT IN ESSEX! OVER 12’S ONLY! We hunted for the scariest Halloween event in Essex and we think we found it, located in Cressing Barns, ‘Cursed’ promises the ‘ultimate’ scare experience. If journeying through a series of themed mazes, with chilling characters lurking in the dark, ready to pounce, gets your heart pumping, then this is for you! A mixture of special effects and live performers will ensure that you are scared witless. A café is on location for Mum’s who wouldn’t dare and Dad’s, if your kids are between 12-16 years old, you will need a ticket too for them to be granted entrance! Beware, seriously scary stuff! Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8PD. T. 01376 584903.
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STRIP INTRODUCES NEW LINGERIE LABELS
LEADING PROPERTY EXPERTS SHARE THEIR SECRETS If you were ever thinking about buying a property in Spain, now is the time to invest. Leading property experts ‘Find Me a Property in Marbella’ have some of the best properties on the market, at all levels. Spanish property prices are at their lowest in over a year, instead of investing in personal savings when interest rates are low, ‘Find Me a Property in Marbella’ can find you a more lucrative investment that will increase in value over time. With the added bonus of a holiday location for yourself or for short or longterm rental, which can bring a high return. If you want to find out more, visit www.findmeapropertyinmarbella.com for professional advice.
The A-lister’s favourite and ultimate hair removal specialist, STRIP, has recently opened on Loughton’s High Road in Essex. STRIP has become the destination boutique for virtually painfree waxing in stylish, luxurious themed rooms, each complimenting the different wax flavours and colours. Offering expert waxing, threading, HD Brows, eye lash extensions and spray-tanning, with an extensive selection of skin and bodycare, STRIP is also home to all things ‘under-beauty’ - stocking the most premium quality lingerie labels including Stella McCartney, Elle Macpherson Intimates, Pleasure State, Hanky Panky, Cosabella, STRIP’s own-label loungewear Wear It and more recently Result Wear, Claudette & Bjorn Borg for men. Strip, 285 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1AH. Tel: 020 3544 9600. www.stripwaxbar.com Twitter Handle: @striplondon
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Volkswagen has announced the specs of its seventh generation Golf and the big news is that it will be significantly lighter. Up to 100kgs lighter, in fact, thanks to weight savings in the structure, engine, drivetrain and electrics. The net result is a 23 percent improvement in efficiency across the range. It will be built using a new MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) platform, which will be used across the VW range and allow for the standardisation of powertrains and technologies. Despite the weight savings the Mk7 will actually be bigger. Length is up by 56 mm, with a longer wheelbase and increased passenger space. It is also wider and lower (resulting in a drag co-efficient that has been reduced by 10 percent for better economy). It is still clearly a Golf, though. The lines are unfussy, there’s new front and rear lighting, and a more angular overall look. Walter de Silva, Head of Design for Volkswagen AG, says:
‘One of the keys to the Golf’s success lies in its continuity... It has been refined, tweaked and enhanced down the decades and thus become timeless.’ We would have to agree and there’s been the same approach inside. Never marvelled for its flair, the Golf’s interior has always been commended for its design clarity, build quality and simplicity and the new one brings more of the same. The most obvious
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change being a dashboard that is angled towards the driver and a standard-fit touchscreen interface. The bigger proportions outside translate into 20mm more front legroom, 15mm extra rear legroom and 30 litres more boot space. Space between the front seats has been freed up by the use of an electronic parking brake. Safety has also been improved, with the passive safety of a more sturdy car being added to by features such as a multi collision braking system that is standard across the range. This automatically brakes the car after a collision to prevent it being involved in a secondary accident. Also standard (from SE trim upwards) is PreCrash, it detects the possibility of an accident and primes the car - by pretensioning the seatbelts and closing the windows and sunroof - to best protect you. SE specification will also bring Adaptive Cruise Control, which uses radar sensors to maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front; Front Assist, which can bring the vehicle to a complete stop from up to 93mph; and City Emergency
Braking that can bring the car to an emergency stop at speeds up to 19mph. Economy is very much the watch word for car manufacturers at the moment and the Golf’s new range of petrol and diesel engines will improve it across the range. It will be launched with petrol power in the form of a 1.2-litre TSI 84bhp unit returning around 57.6 mpg and 113 g/km, and a 1.4-litre TSI with 138bhp and Active Cylinder Technology, which can deactivate two of the cylinders, and achieves up to 58.9 mpg and 112 g/km. The launch diesel engines are a 1.6-litre unit with 104bhp, which returns 74.3 mpg and 99 g/km, and a 2.0-litre 148bhp unit, which returns 68.9 mpg and 106g/km. The biggest change when driving the new Golf, aside from the significant reduction in weight, will be the variable-ratio steering, which - says VW - offers agility round the corners, stability on the motorway and easy manoeuvring in city. The MkVII is also available with driver profile selection, which allows the driver to choose from four modes – Eco, Sport, Normal and Individual; with a DSG gearbox a fifth option – Comfort – is also offered. Each of these modes alters the throttle mapping and engine management (among other parameters) to the chosen style. Eco mode, for example, adjusts the engine management, air conditioning and ancillary systems to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. The new Golf’s weight savings and use of a standardised platform are being billed in the industry as game changer, but we’ll have to wait until the cars goes on sale in October to find out. Expect prices to start at around £17,000.
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MclaRen’s new F1 When McLaren launched the MP4-12C there were (dare we say it) a few whispers of discontent, it was fast - one of the fastest cars for the money but somehow it didn’t pull the heartstrings in the way many thought it should. McLaren, however, had always punted it as their do-anything supercar. It was their supercar light. The full-flavoured version has arrived now, though, and its called the P1. The spiritual successor to the F1 is tipped to have nearly 1000bhp thanks to a tuned version of the 12C’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 producing 800bhp with a KERS system providing another 200bhp for short bursts. McLaren tells us this car has not been built for out-and-out speed although it should manage around 240mph and 0-60mph in less than three seconds - its been built to go round tracks quicker than any other road car. Active aerodynamics will play a big part in this. Nothing’s been confirmed, yet, but they could include electronically controlled spoilers and flaps aimed at helping the car slow down into and go round corners, fans and a lowerable ride height to give maximum downforce and massive ducts to cool the tuned engine. Despite the scary performance on offer the new car is still expected to be useable road-going tool, with the same carbon-monocoque chassis as the 12C it also has the same footprint, will offer great visibility, a new bespoke interior and MPGs better than anything else in its class. Only 500 of the cars will be made and they’ll cost an eye-watering £800,000. More details will be released at the end of the month when the car is officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
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INTERIORS
here is true alchemy to a room which exudes a freshly painted backdrop; it’s purpose to shape a home, and create a mood. Beauty doesn’t have to cost the earth, just a pot of paint and vision.
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Ceiling - Pointing, No. 2003 Estate Emulsion Walls - String, No, 8 Estate Emulsion Door - Light Gray, No. 17, Estate Eggshell
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Ceiling & Walls - Strong White, No. 2001, Estate Emulsion Window Frame - Cornforth White, No. 228
air Cornforth White, a light grey, with Strong White and All White to create a tonal look within a home. The use of subtly different whites, off-whites and greys will create really flexible spaces in the home, with light and flow throughout. This simple idea of laying one tone upon another is easy to achieve, and creates a hushed, soothing environment illuminating the space. Exterior - Light Gray, No 17. Exterior Masonry Corners - Off White, No 3. Exterior Masonry Door - London Clay, No 244. Full Gloss in MAGAZINE 43
Ceiling - Pointing, No 2003, Estate Emulsion Walls - String, No 8, Estate Emulsion
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ailings colour No.31 is full of poise and drama; when used in place of whites it becomes the neutral, creating a wistful romantic vision. Layer shades of black – use Black Blue on the walls or wood panelling and Pitch Black on the woodwork, but ensure accent colours are hugely contrasting. Ethereal Blackened works perfectly on furniture or ceilings. This slightly distorted use of colour feels very modern, but by layering and accenting continues to create a velvety flow in the home.
Walls - India Yellow No. 66 Casein Distemper Cabinet -Mahogany No 36. Dead Flat
Wooden Walls Railings No.31 Estate Eggshell
Front Door - Estate Eggshell No. 26
Ceiling & Cupboards - Wimborne White No 239. Estate Emulsion and Full Gloss
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WORDS BY ROBERT ELLICE Ground Rent investments has also grown in recent years. It is an affordable investment and can provide a secure return with other benefits. You buy the property not according to your need, but according to the market demand. Since the mid-nineties there has been rapid growth in the property market leading to a surge in demand. In recent years, London’s position as a centre for trade, finance and business combined with its skilled and dynamic workforce, has produced a huge expansion in jobs, business and the population. The population will continue to grow and therefore it is estimated that London will accommodate a further 810,000 people over the next 10 years, leading to a demand for approximately 40,000 new homes a year and continued long-term house building growth.
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Robert Ellice, managing director of Clarke Hillyer, brings a wealth of knowledge from the ‘Property Asset Management’ sector. Having bought the 127 year old Walthamstow company in 2003, Clarke Hillyer has since launched a further two offices this year in Loughton and Woodford. roperty investment is big business and if done properly, can quickly become lucrative. By simply investing in the right properties today, you too can set yourself up for a financially secure retirement, where your family can experience freedom from future money worries and mortgage fears. As a property investor, it is essential that you have experienced advisors who can manage both your properties and tenants. There are lots of options available, therefore choosing the right kind of investment is essential. You may choose to invest in residential or commercial property, or indeed reversionary investment, ‘Ground Rent’. The phrase ‘Buy-to-Let' usually refers to the investment strategy of buying a residential property to be let for profit. Commercial property is a commodity that has amazing potential for income and long-term gain, including bigger equity margins. Demand for 46 in MAGAZINE
With £100 billion worth of major development projects currently under construction or planned, London continues to invest and develop in itself, in order to meet with its increasing popularity. The 2012 Olympics has seen the creation of a 587 acre Olympic Park which is the largest regeneration project in Europe to date. Spearheaded by the Olympics and Stratford City, London is now expanding eastwards into the Thames Gateway, which expects to see £40 billion worth of private investment over the next two or three decades. Therefore, Buy-to-Let in London for example, could prove to be a safe bet for those looking for a return on their capital. Including housing in an investment portfolio together with other assets, could have some advantages in terms of diversifying risk. Property prices are higher and have risen at a faster rate in London over the past ten years than any other region in the UK, despite the volatility of the current housing market. With demand for property in London ever increasing, now is the right time to consider purchasing because, the only bad time to invest in property is later.
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- GLYNN roBErTS A DAY IN THE LIfE of GLYNN roBErTS, mANAGING DIrECTor of ESSEX BooTCAmP. 12.30pm –
I’ll be eating again. I usually alternate between high carbohydrate and low carbohydrate days, but it’s always high in protein. So it will be chicken or lean meats, protein shakes, a huge amount of greens, good fats and sweet potatoes.
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I head to the office, it’s a task upon itself keeping up with the two hundred plus emails I receive in one day; these may relate to enquiries about Essex Bootcamp or private training. This week I was contacted by a TV company who want Essex Boot Camp to film for a show in Suffolk. I travel all over, from London to Scotland, training companies which is great as it adds another dimension to the business. It is amazing to see how we have grown. We started with four members, it used to be just me and my business partner, we would know everyone. Now we have 4,500 members and twelve trainers to take care of; naturally my role in the business has changed quite considerably since we started.
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get up around this time but it varies depending on the Personal Training clients I have that day. I eat so much for breakfast it’s ridiculous, I eat around eight eggs and loads of oats; I have to eat sensibly.
7.30am – I have up to four personal training clients every morning, I’m very selective about the clients I choose. I’m lucky in that I can decide on which clients I train. This morning, saying no names but you know who you are, one of my clients said, ‘Can I just pay you to have a coffee for an hour?’. Obviously, I said, ‘No you can’t’ and I put her through her paces! I have a different relationship with my Personal Training clients, I train them in their own homes and get to know them well; I get invited to weddings, birthday’s and the odd dinner! 9.30am – I eat something every three hours, so I base my private training clients around that regime. I always have a Tupperware pot full of food in my bag, and always on the go. No time for a Café stop! It’s very important to make sure you eat something every three hours to aid your metabolism and I’m very strict what food I eat and following the three hourly regime.
‘I’m lucky, I love my job; it’s hard work, and it’s rewarding! A great combination.’ 6.30pm – The time that I get to an Essex Bootcamp session depends on which part of the county that I am in. There will usually be around 30 60 people in a session, some of them will say, ‘Are you Glynn?’ and when I say yes they say, ‘Oh no! We’ve heard of you’. I have a reputation for being tough, but I get results. It’s very different to the Personal Training sessions, we use tyre’s, bags of sand, pieces of rope and sheer will and determination. We like to offer people more interesting sessions that you can’t get at a gym. Many companies out there guarantee weight loss, we are realistic. We don’t know what Joe Bloggs eats at home. It’s not possible to say you’ll definitely lose weight. You certainly won’t if you’re going home and eating rubbish! What we guarantee at EBC is that you will burn a lot of calories, having fun, meet like- minded people and if you follow our advice, you will get results.
8.30pm – Dinner time. I’m very restricted with what I eat, because it’s all about personal goals. Very rarely I allow myself a blow out; I call them ‘Cheat Days’. It allows me a balance, where my body can get some of the fat it needs. I spend the evening with my wife, Holly and daughter who is five month’s old. I’m on the rota for the 11pm ‘Dream Feed’ then it’s bed for me.
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I set aside some time for my own personal training which is varied and changes weekly to keep my body guessing, which constantly develops results. For example, on a Monday I may focus on my legs and abs, Tuesday’s chest and back, Wednesday high intensity interval training, Thursday’s compound training, Friday’s legs and body weight, Saturday’s high intensity training and a run with a rest day on Sunday. Week two will be different, this keeps it interesting and exciting for me, which is important. Variation is vital to shock the muscles and make a difference.
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If you want to find out more about Essex Boot Camp log onto www.essexbootcamp.co.uk and join us for your first complimentary training session.