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ay sees our 99th issue! Wow, it has been some journey! I am not quite sure if I am excited about the prospect of the Queen writing to us (we hope) or the love our readers continue to share with us. Because of you our reader and you our advertiser, iN has survived the test of time and is still the best loved Essex independent mag. Each month a team of dedicated writers, designers, fashionistas, our glorious advertising sales girls and distributors combine their efforts into making iN Mag the best it can be. So thank you everyone and here’s looking forward to June, our 100th issue. At iN HQ, we have been busy getting all creative and reaffirming contacts. From next month you’ll see iN Mag in its new compact size; I know those of you who grab it on the trains will be really happy! It’s perfect for a handbag and I assure you does not loose any of its charm. I love, love, love... drum rolls at the ready! iN Mag Essex has been selected to be the VIP Marquee media partner for The Duke of Essex Grand Prix 13 in July. This year sees a new team at the helm, a new location Hylands House in Chelmsford, plus a different (and in my opinion) better experience. As one of the founders of The Duke of Essex Polo, I am particularly proud of what we achieved at the outset and watch with pride as it grows. If you haven't bought your tickets, do so soon! It is at 80% capacity and sure to sell out. So this month, Dream Makeover Essex competition winner Keith Welch shares with us his adventures whilst on a five month journey of £25,000 worth of make-over treatments. Lucky man! We see a new page ‘Are You iN’ on page 9, where you too can win a prize, all you need to do is be spotted out and about. And, if you are feeling particularly lucky, don’t forget to enter our online competition and you could win a Mini for the weekend! www.in-magazine.com/maycomp Fashion is from M&S, who just got trendy! Atlantis Travel share some of the top family destinations on page 4, a new ‘Month iN, Month Out’ feature takes centre stage on page 32. If you are Twitter mad, we have listed the top @iNMagazineTweet followers on page 15, to get a chance to be listed next month don’t forget to tweet us. Until next month...
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Month iN, Month Out What Not To Miss This May
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LUXURY FAMILY HOLIDAYS – WHAT’S HOT FOR 2013! If you are looking for a luxury summer holiday which have great children’s facilities and amazing accommodation Atlantis Travel in Chigwell can advise on the perfect destination, where you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing your children are having a fabulous time. The Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy, offers hotel rooms, town-houses and villas. Catering for most family sizes and children’s ages the Borgo Egnazia offers supreme accommodation in a village atmosphere. The Westin Costa Navarino is also a luxury family property near Kalamata in Greece. Offering the renowned Westin quality along with great facilities for both adults and children. The Daios Cove in Crete has become one of our favourite hotels for families looking for luxurious surroundings. Many of the villas have a private pool so you can relax with your own family when you choose too. With the town of Aghios Nikalaos being not too far away, it is a popular choice for those who want a little more from their holiday. When the weather cools in Europe, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the Palm in Dubai is a firm favourite destination. Offering great facilities for families and has a spectacular ‘dine-around’ half-board offer at certain times of the year, which includes over twenty restaurants. Editor Zoe Hopkins caught up with Atlantis Travel’s Senior Travel Consultant, Carol Ellis who recently travelled to South Africa. Here’s a snippet of her holiday in South Africa.
I travelled to South Africa in March and I was extremely nervous and a little apprehensive about the destination before I left, as I was a little out of my comfort zone. Well, I had no reason to be. The trip was amazing! I stayed at many fabulous properties ending with a two night safari in Kruger National Park. I took anti-malaria tablets which I was quite concerned about, but I was fine and did not suffer any side-effects. I stayed at Cape Grace Hotel and Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, but also visited Kensington Place Mount Nelson and One and Only Hotels. I also went on a Table Mountain excursion which was incredible – the views were simply stunning! The highlight had to be the Cape Peninsular tour on the back of a Harley Davidson, which although a really popular excursion, was something I would never normally consider. The scenery was fabulous and it was extremely exciting. We stopped at a penguin reserve, they were so cute! Page 4
Our holiday led us to The Marine Hotel and Birkenhead House, but we unfortunately missed the whales by two days. Next was the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve which offers remarkable accommodation with great facilities especially for active adults and children. We were taken on an exciting jeep ride to the beach and had champagne watching the waves and viewing the seals, spectacular! Next was the very pretty Wine Land region, it was a delight to sample the wines and chocolate. We lunched at Delaire Graff which exhibited a breathtaking art collection and visited Last Word Franschhoek, a beautiful boutique hotel. Our weary heads rested at La Residence where each suite had a theme. My suite was named Armani, all black and white furnishings. This is one of Elton John’s favourite hotels, it was such a shame he wasn’t there with me! Our next destination was Royal Malewane Luxury Safari Lodge, staying at Africa House; a six bedroom lodge with our own pool and staff. I found the safari fascinating, where nature is so special, especially watching the animals innate instinct to protect their young. I felt 100% safe with the ranger and tracker, as they were able to read the animal’s body language on how close we should be. My photos are out-of-thisworld especially the lions and the giraffes. I saw lions eating a wildebeest and then the wildebeest's calf looking for their Mum. How sad, but then I guess that is nature. If anyone is thinking of taking a trip to South Africa I would highly recommend the destination and would be delighted to discuss my trip and show my photos, if anyone is prepared to look and listen.’ If you are looking for a holiday for 2013/14 then Atlantis Travel is a destination everyone should visit.
Our customers have been extremely loyal to us because we care passionately about getting it right the first time. Our team of experienced travel consultants welcome the opportunity to discuss any of our exceptional land based holidays or cruises, so please contact us and let us make your future holiday the best experience ever! Managing Director, Melvyn Goldstein.
For more information about Atlantis Travel visit them at 16 Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6PF. Or call them on 020 8501 0917 (land based) 020 8559 9007 (cruise). www.atlantistravel.co.uk You can also follow Atlantis Travel on Facebook Atlantis Travel Chigwell or Twitter @atlantisluxury for all their latest holiday deals.
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The Team May brings sunshine and an excuse to shop! So we asked the iN Team what the last thing you bought and where from? Zoe Hopkins Publisher & Editor zoe@in-magazine.com
A wicker basket and baby carrier for my push-bike, from the lovely man in Halfords’. Ashleigh Mandie Art Editor ashleigh@in-magazine.com
‘Golf lessons for my boyfriend at Hobbs Cross Golf Centre. Peaceful Saturday mornings for me!’ Emma Morris Advertising Sales Executive emma@in-magazine.com
‘A white Stylestalker dress for The Enabling Evie Ball, from I’m So Fly in Loughton.’ Sally Bartholomew Advertising Sales Executive sally@in-magazine.com
‘A pair of leopard print heels from Aldo, Purrrrrrrr!’ Sarah Halton Advertising Sales Executive sarah@in-magazine.com
‘Bikinis from Fat Face!’
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May 2013 - Issue 99 iN Mag Essex T: 020 3478 4431 Publishing Director & Editor - Zoe Hopkins zoe@in-magazine.com editor@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: 07834 472029 emma@in-magazine.com Advertising Sales Executive - Sally Bartholomew T: 07585 661688 sally@in-magazine.com Advertising Sales Executive - Sarah Halton T: 07553 202125 sarah@in-magazine.com Advertising Sales Executive - Helen Rose T: 07584 575356 helen@in-magazine.com Senior Writer - Sue Lovett info@in-magazine.com Motoring Correspondent - Russell Campbell motoring@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 Zoe Hopkins, Caroline Polledri, Deborah Jeff, Bettina Hunt, Russell Campbell. Photography SnappedOut, ©Dream Makeover Essex, Memorable Portraits, Mel Fordham Photography, Sharna Kinsley.
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Contributor BETTINA HUNT - I studied Law at University but my true passion has always been in the Cosmetics Industry. Whilst on maternity leave I seized the opportunity to change direction and follow my dream of being a beauty writer. I have written for Tesco Magazine and MyDaily and now the fabulous iN. If I am not down the make-up aisle, you will usually find me enjoying afternoon tea or sipping cocktails! You can read more about me at www.beautyswot.com
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Party iN Style Here’s what went down in Essex this month! The good, the bold and the beautiful did it iN style!
Are YOU our Essex iN girl this month? If so, get in contact; you have just won a VIP table for you and your mates (including a bottle of Belvedere Vodka) at The Brickyard Cellar in Romford, Essex. Tweet us at @iNMagazineTweet so we can verify you! The Essex Scene page is sponsored by www.snappedout.co.uk
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Editor, Zoe Hopkins caught up with Dream Makeover Essex winner Keith Welch, to find out how ÂŁ25,000 worth of beauty treatments transformed his appearance and his life.
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I had laser surgery from Advanced Vision Care in Harley Street. Now that was amazing, I literally came out with twentytwenty vision, it was that instant. Next, I had a few appointments with Frances Furlong from Perfect Skin. (Says in a camp voice). Some Botox, my cheeks were filled and a Derma-Roller treatment, I do not know why I say it in a camp voice every time I tell people! (laughs).
Did you hide it all from your family and colleagues from the building trade? No, to the contrary. They were all extremely supportive, you could see the difference in the Botox and Restylane instantly. And my teeth, well who can’t notice?
You had body-sculpting treatments and further beauty treatments by Mode in Loughton too... Yes, Lisa Broughton from Body Perfect took me through my paces. I wanted one of my mates to drive past as I was out jogging accompanied by a 25 year old, stunning personal trainer! (Laughs) Lisa said I was fitter than I thought. After a few sessions I started to tone and grow in confidence. By far, my favourite treatments were the massages and manicures at in Mode, I even had my eye lashes tinted! The girls were so nice, the whole family came in for treatments which was not part of the prize and it was a lovely gesture for Mode to offer their time.
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o tell us a little about yourself Keith. I am a single parent with three teenage kids. I have worked as a site manager in the building trade since I left school.
Who entered you into Dream Makeover Essex? My daughter Emily. We were sitting at the dinner table and my tooth fell out. I think at this point she thought she had nothing to lose by entering me. Within three years my mother and father died, I lost my job and unfortunately went through a divorce. It was a hard time for the family, I was trying my hardest to be strong for everyone else, but I was also grieving. In her own words Emily thought I deserved it more than anyone else.
What was you and your daughter Emily’s reaction when you both found out you had won? You can listen to my reaction as Dream Makeover Essex have placed it on their website www.dreammakeoveressex.co.uk. I was flabbergasted to say the least. I was at work when they told me but I didn’t want to say anything as I wanted Emily to know first. Typically, she was staying at a friends house, so I asked her to come home. It was an emotional moment, she cried and seeing her reaction I almost did too.
So tell us how it was, living the life of a superstar with £25,000 worth of treatments to fit in to your working week? Daunting! I first saw Smile Design by Ash. Ash Parmar, what a nice man. It had been several years since I had seen a dentist, but he put me at ease and talked me through my Xray. We discussed what could and could not be done. His treatments were painless, I can’t recommend him enough.
What was your family’s biggest reaction to the new you? Without a doubt, at my new hair style. I stepped out of Zoology in Loughton and when I walked into my lounge the kids rolled about on the floor laughing. I know I looked good, everyone had said it took ten years off me, but they kept saying, ‘we are not laughing at you dad, it’s just... it’s not you!’ They could not get their heads around the finishing touch of my new me and kept looking at me and giggling. Zoology did a stirling job!
And, we heard through the grapevine that the new you has a new love in your life? (Laughs) Yes, that’s right. We met through a choir we sing at together called Funky Voices. She knew me before, but I am sure my finished look went down a treat.
Emily, have you seen much of a change in your Dad? Yes, he so deserved to. He’d had such an awful Dad now looks great, he puts moisturiser on his face every night before he goes to bed and does this weird thing with his hair before he goes out. Overall he is so much more confident, we are all so proud of him.
Keith, are you going to miss it? I will yes and the people. Ash Parmar, the girls at Mode, infact every one of them. It was an incredible journey and I can’t thank Dream Makeover Essex and Philips enough.
If you would like to find out about Dream Makeover Essex, you can follow the winners progress at www.dreammakeoveressex.co.uk
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£111,000 Windfall For Enabling Evie The story of Evie Shears, her mum and dad Aimey and James, featured in iN Mag March edition and touched many of our reader’s hearts. Aimey’s pregnancy had been normal until the final stages of labour and on 18 January 2012, Evelyn Shears came into the world starved of oxygen during her delivery. Evie had suffered serve hypoxic trauma and was diagnosed with Cerebal Palsy. By a devastating twist of fate, Evie was also later diagnosed with cancer of both eyes, a rare condition called retinoblastoma. Kerry Burch, a friend who was pregnant at the same time as Aimey, spent the next year with a mindset to help raise funds to support young Evie, through a charity called The Tree Of Hope. Over 450 people gathered at Evie’s Butterfly Ball late last month, to show their support for the Shears family. And they certainly delivered. Over £111,000 was raised at the event; Aimey and James were humbled by the support the community shared, as donations, suppliers, raffle items, auction items, sponsors all did what they could to help the family and the event to be as successful as it could be. A short film of Evie’s journey so far was shown on screens throughout the marquee. The film was kindly narrated by Philip Schofield. As it played the room fell silent, there was not a dry eye in the house. You too can watch the video at www.enablingevie.co.uk On the night, tables competed against each other as the Silent iBid Auction took place on large screens dotted around the marquee, this alone raised £40,000 with the largest bid of £7600 coming in for for a trip to The Augusta Masters 2014 Golf Tournament. Guests saw a surprise performance from Britain’s Got Talent winner’s Spelbound which captivated the guests. The live auction had many surprises; celebrity chef Johnnie Mountain personally auctioned his own donation; to host a party for 100 guests at his acclaimed restaurant The English Pig. Guests sat at the edge of their seats whilst the bids escalated to £20,000. A Micheal Buble box at the O2, and a necklace worn by Kate Middleton and recreated by her designer Krispin M, also went for a large sum. The ‘Win A Diamond’ game was a huge success, with each champagne glass holding a crystal, except for one glass which held a £600 diamond. The money raised will help fund any further treatment Evie needs as new developments come to light, and also as Evie grows the family will be able to remodel the family home and supply Evie with specialist equipment as Evie needs it. A big thank you to everyone who supported the event; Kerry Burch for her vision, Matt Lakin for his direction, the generous sponsors, suppliers and businesses who donated and of course all the amazing guests. If you would like to donate to Evie, you can donate directly through JustGiving. All donations how ever small are received with great thanks. www.justgiving.com/enablingevie
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Competition
We've teamed up with our friends at Sytner Chigwell MINI to offer you the chance to swan around in a brand new MINI for a weekend! It’s here. The devilishly, stylish new MINI Paceman has just hit the showrooms. Are you ready to experience design with bite? Be one of the first to experience the drive and get better acquainted with its luxurious inside and its thrilling dark side. To enter All you have to do is log onto www.in-magazine.com/maycomp and answer this question: How many members of the MINI family are there now? a) One b) Seven c) Fifty TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Subject to status and availability. The free prize draw is open to any UK resident aged 25 and over. Entries must be received by 31.05.13. The winner will be drawn at random by an independent judge on 3.06.13 and notified by 17.06.13. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. There is one prize only. Prize must be taken by 31.08.13 and is subject to availability. The prize winner will have the use of the MINI Paceman loan vehicle over the weekend. The vehicle may be driven by prize winner (Borrower) and his/her guest subject to the following terms and conditions. Legal title to the vehicle shall at all times remain with Sytner Chigwell. Sytner Chigwell will arrange insurance of the vehicle. The vehicle will be made available from a pre-arranged location on the morning of the weekend. The vehicle must not be driven by any person, who is under 25 years of age; who has not held a valid driving licence of a member state of the European Union for a minimum of 2 years; who has 6 points or more on their licence, who has been convicted within the last five years of any driving offence involving drink or drugs, or that resulted in a driving disqualification. The vehicle must be returned to the designated representative of Sytner Chigwell at the end of the loan period or on demand by Sytner Chigwell. The vehicle must not be taken out of the U.K without the prior written consent of Sytner Chigwell. Any motoring or traffic offences and resultant penalties or fines are the sole responsibility of the Borrower. The prize cannot be exchanged and a cash alternative will not be offered. Sytner Chigwell reserve the right to substitute an alternative prize of similar value. No purchase necessary. Employees of Sytner Chigwell, their agents and their families are not eligible for participation in this promotion. The Promoter is Sytner Chigwell, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3UE. By participating in this promotion you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
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Fashion
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Swiss Care Clinic, 386-388 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 5XQ. Call 020 8886 2600. www.swiss-care.com
Situated in the market town of Great Dunmow Essex, Bellus Boutique is definitely worth a visit! Owner, Amy Bone has worked with leading designers such as Victoria Beckham Jeans, Jasmine D’Milo and highstreet names such All Saints. Working as a personal stylist, Amy is constantly updating her stock with on-trend pieces, for the cost concious. You will find an amazing array of dresses, shoes, scarves, jewellery and belts, in a relaxed and non intimidating atmosphere. To find out more about Amy’s style follow her on Twitter: @Bellus_Boutique, Facebook: Bellus Boutique.
Bellus Boutique, 5 Market Place, Dunmow, Essex CM6 1AX. Call 01371 871829. www.bellusboutique.co.uk
Head Spinners!
Flair That Hair Zekana situated in North Chingford, celebrated their eighth successful year! Their friendly, but professional approach to clients is evident as you walk through the door, everyone feels relaxed and welcomed. Stocking Redken hair products, as well as Purology for colour care, they have recently taken on Philip Kingsley and a fully trained Tricotherapist, offering advice on all hair problems. Book and mention iN Mag Essex to receive 10% discount on all treatments.
Zekana Hair Design, 151 Station Road, North Chingford, London, E4 6AG. Call 020 8501 7575 www.zekana.co.uk
One of the largest hats & fascinator emporiums in Essex with over 400 hats and fascinators in stock. Each hat and fascinator can be personally designed to your requirements for your big day. Hatters Boutique also stock co-ordinating bags and accessories for any occasion or outfit and provide a professional and personal service which is second to none. Based in the heart of Chelmsford, Hatters Boutique is the jewel in the crown when shopping for Ascot.
Hatters Boutique. 158 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0LD. Call 01245 351121 www.hattershathire.co.uk
And Finally... EEEK! No ticket yet? Never fear, Funkymojoe is here! Leaving on 21 June at 7am. Book your place now on 07508 930 835. And for The Duke Of Essex Polo tickets, book now on 0845 124 6123. To advertise your business call: 020 3478 4431
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Welcome to iN’s society column, ‘Girl About Town’. This month I want to talk about boycotting social network sites for a month, just to see how much of a difference it makes to my life and friendships. o in the Northern Hemisphere it’s autumn and in the Southern its spring, well that’s how it should be. However, this year Mother Nature has got her defiant hat on and unless you associate spring with thermals and very large heating bills - then it doesn’t feel like spring to me. I’m not going to dwell on how rubbish spring is, mainly because I think talking about the weather is a bit of a cop out. I always judge how good a friend I am with someone by whether we discuss the weather or anything else that can be classed as small talk. If I do have a friend where I have to pad out a conversation by using bouts of ‘can you believe it’s already May’ or ‘the weekends go far too quickly, don’t they?’ Then I tend to allow those friendships to fade out into Facebook oblivion, accepting the relationship has run its course and swiftly moving on. I’m not being harsh and I am infact considering them, as well as me! They will now have more time to spend with their real friends and so will I. I would also like to jump on the FB blame-train here, as the way I see it before FB or twitter, or even MySpace, in order to ‘catch up with old friends’ you’d arrange something concrete and set aside some quality time. A dinner, a drink and you’d talk the night away, catching up on each other’s lives and taking a genuine interest. But now, before you’ve even ordered your meal, you know where they went on holiday or how their kids are doing. You know they’ve moved jobs, bought a dog and been to the gym twice this week. Infact you pretty much know what they had for breakfast that morning; there isn’t a lot more too enquire about. It’s sad isn’t it? Nothing left to discover, nothing left to share, nothing that promotes instant genuine emotional feedback of a smile or a gasp - Instead reactions are replaced with. So this month I’ve decided to boycott Facebook (and all other social network sites) for a month, just to see how much of a difference it makes to my life. I’m too addicted to de-activate my account for good, so I’m going to set myself the easier challenge and just not go on it for four weeks and that includes disabling all pop up messages. I’ll let you know how I get on, wish me luck!  Page 26
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Beauty HAVE YOU HAD COSMETIC SURGERY? Help us with groundbreaking research in psychology, appearance and cosmetic surgery and you could receive a free treatment! Are you female, aged eighteen or over, live in Essex and have had cosmetic surgery, be it invasive surgical procedures or non surgical treatments such as Botox©? Now is your chance to have your say. The Complete Rejuvenation Medical Aesthetics Clinic with branches throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and London, are investigating the psychology of cosmetic surgery and would love to hear from you. Contributing to this research will be a great chance to have your say about these increasingly popular procedures and you will also learn more about yourself too. This exciting, innovative psychological research project is being undertaken in conjunction with leading researchers at the University of Hertfordshire. Your participation would be in strictest confidence and completely anonymous.
In return for completing a short, online questionnaire, you will be entered into a draw to receive a non surgical facial treatment worth £50. There are 20 prizes available so don’t miss this chance to win yourself a pampering treat. Register your interest today at mail@complete-rejuvenation.co.uk and our research team will contact you. Complete Rejuvenation clinics are located throughout Woodford, Loughton, Waltham Abbey and London. For more information go to www.complete-rejuvenation.co.uk or follow them on Facebook: Complete Rejuvenation
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A Tomas Classic XL! The first time it has been imported for thirty years, the legendary ‘1950‘s style’ Tomos Classic XL. It’s as cool as a cucumber, whilst ergonomically and environmentally superior to anything else on the road. Simplistic and a design statement; weighing just 55kgs it doesn't cost a small fortune to refuel, doing over 100 miles per gallon and the road tax is just £16! Tomos GB even have a handy insurance option for you.
Lactic Rush on the Sunday 12 May held at the site of the Nuclear Bunker. Run, crawl, drag yourself through a muddy, wet, 7 mile, 30 strong obstacle assault course. Not for the faint hearted!
Priced for the Classic XL Special UK Launch Edition is £1,395.00 (Deposit £697.50).
Administration opens at 8am. Dressing up is allowed! Teen Rush starts at 9.30am, from 13 years, tickets £20. Lactic Rush starts at 10.30am, 17 years +, £35. Call 07792 011817. The Secret Nuclear Bunker, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, CM14 5TL. www.adventureraceessex.co.uk
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Hottie Michael Lyons, aged 22 from Felsted Essex, is not to be overlooked! Being British Racing Drivers’ Club ‘Rising Star’ and the 2012 FIA GT3 European Vice-Champion, he is one of the UK’s top emerging talents in sports car racing and has confirmed a GT open title with AF Corse.
Now we’re talking! New owners, new location and with Grand Prix Events behind the helm... our Essex diaries can’t wait! News as we went to press. Fun Lovin’ Criminals have confirmed a DJ set from Fast & Frank; Joe, Frankie and Chloe from TOWIE have confirmed their attendance over Twitter. For the families, a Viking Village and the Essex Dog Display Show are all for the taking. Plus Sunday, take your Nan, Aunty, Mum or all three and book the Vintage Afternoon Tea package.
Micheal shares a brand new Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 in the burgeoning pan-European championship with Italian driver Beretta, which kicked off at the end of April. You can follow Micheal at www.michaellyonsraching.co.uk Facebook: michaellyonsracing and at Twitter: @Michaellyons_01
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Happening over two days, Sat 13 and Sun 14 July; from a day out with the kids to flying in by helicopter. It is all happening this year at The Duke Of Essex Polo Grande Prix 13! For tickets 08451 246123. www.dukeofessexpolo.com
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5. ALL HAIL Y E E MAR ATH ON P EOP L Pat-on-the-back for Ruth Moyler, Daniel Smith, Ben Millard, Matthew Ball, Colin Taylor, and Simon Childs who enjoyed a well deserved celebratory drink and some nibbles after completeing the Virgin London marathon for St. Clares Hospice. First-timer Ruth Moyler walked the route in 6 hours 30mins - and still overtook runners! A combined ÂŁ20,000 was raised from everyone who ran for St Clares Hospice this year. A fantastic achievement.
Yep, summer is here and if hiding the flab under a baggy jumper is no longer an option, Holly House Hospital are providing a monthly consultation evening about weight-loss surgery. The evening is free and you get to meet the Consultant, and former patients. This is the time you get serious about your weight loss! Thursday 23 May from 6.30pm - 8pm. Call 020 8936 1214 to book your place or for more information see www.hollyhouse-hospital.co.uk
7 Nip & Tuck @ KOSHO Just about to reach its 3rd birthday, Kosho will be closed for two weeks from the 8 May before its Grand Re-Opening on Thursday 23 May. A major celebrity haunt, Kosho will now boast new VIP areas, state-of-the-artlighting, a Funktion One sound system and decor which will blow your mind. Put the date in your diaries! Kosho, 72-74 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1RX. Call 07501 314589 for a VIP table. To advertise your business call: 020 3478 4431
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9. LOCAL ARTIST Support your local artists! If you love art then this is for you. An eclectic exhibition of artworks by Buckhurst Hill artist, Jill Sherlock. Inspired by Epping Forest and it's people, sculptures in clay, acrylic paintings, photographs and pencil drawings.
The exhibition runs from 24 May - 7 June at the Loughton Art Centre, 187b High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF.
Grab the kids, or your mates, and a picnic, and hire a boat on the lake at Hatfield Forest. Open daily throughout the school holidays, weekends and Bank Holidays from from 11am to 5pm (last hire 4.30pm). It costs £8 per boat for half an hour and you can squeeze a maximum of four people per boat. The ultimate Sunday frolics!
The perfect and most idyllic location for a wedding or party. Gaynes Park really pushed the boat out for their showcase! We couldn’t resist the cake and chocolate brownies and bonus, a sneaky peak of the Coach House which is promised to be completed very soon. The perfect wedding venue with soon to be, the Coach House housing ten rooms for guests to stay. Join Gaynes Park on Twitter: @gaynespark, Facebook: Gaynes Park or Instagram GAYNESPARK Page 34
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Here at iN Mag we are so proud of our former ‘Ad Girl’ Sarah Boyton! Sarah lost her son Jack, aged 19, in a fatal car accident last year. Following Jack’s dream, and all the support from her benevolent friends from far and wide, Jack’s Cafe launches this month on the 17 May, from 7pm and will spill out onto the green with stalls, face-painters and in Kempe Hall a DJ and live act onto the early hours. Please come and show your support. Jack’s Cafe, 49 Kempe Road, Enfield, EN1 4QT.
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RUSSELL CAMPBELL BRINGS US THE NEW RENAULTSPORT CLIO, THE ALL GROWN UP VERSION FOR 2013. he Renaultsport Clio has been on the top of shopping lists for performance fans, on a budget for a long time now, offering youthful looks with plenty of power and handling that topped its class. But the company’s latest performance variant, the Renaultsport 200 Turbo, brings with it a series of firsts that might not appeal to all. The most obvious, and potentially the most controversial, is the removal of the three-door option which was perceived to be for a younger audience. That’s not all, while sporty Clios of old relied on peaky, naturally aspirated, four-cylinder engines, the latest machine is turbocharged. The final big change is there is no manual. Yep, the 200 will only be available with a dual-clutch transmission instead of a humanoperated one, which is traditionally the car fan’s choice.
So, what should all this mean? The obvious conclusion is that Renault wants its car to be a more biddable everyday machine and we would have to say they have achieved this. Five-doors offer obvious practicality benefits over three doors for small families and even people that regularly carry their mates. Page 38
The new gearbox should also make for a better day-to-day car. Dual-clutch transmissions when executed properly can offer the best of both worlds with super-quick manual changes when you want them, and a full-auto mode when you don’t. Meanwhile, turbocharged engines generally offer more torque lower down the rev range, making them more flexible than naturallyaspirated units and, therefore, reducing the number of gear changes required to make progress.
Question is, does all this work in the Clio? Well, yes and no! On statistics the new offering is every bit as pokey as the cars that preceded it. With 197bhp, the Clio can hit 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds and tops out at an impressive 143mph. The new engine combines this with an improved 44.8mpg and a CO2 figure of 144g/km. Renault says the new car offers three different characters thanks to its RS Drive program, which means if you want a car that drives like a normal hatchback, all be it a fast one, you can have it. Select Sport mode, though, and the steering gains weight, the gear changes become faster, the throttle response sharpens and the traction control becomes more playful. The result is a car that feels much more like fast Clios of old.
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Race mode comes if you press the button again and, as you can imagine, brings even more focus to the driving experience by banishing traction control all together and putting the driver in full control of the gearbox - so it won’t up change on its own accord. And, if that still isn’t enough, there’s a £450 Cup chassis option that brings with it 18in wheels, 15 per cent stiffer springs and dampers, a 3mm drop in ride height and a quicker steering rack. Spend £19,995 (£1000 over the standard car) and the Clio gains a lux-pack and toys such as: air conditioning, an R-link multimedia system that features circuit telemetry and one other particularly cool trick. The driver can change the engine sound pumped into the cabin to replicate various race and rally cars from the past, including the famous Alpine A110 rally car! The end result is a car that has lost some of the rawness of the machine it replaces, but swaps it with a comfortable ride and an easier going nature. The biggest disappointment, we’re told, is a gearbox that feels like a regular automatic with paddles. Buy one and we certainly don't think you’ll be disappointed. The 200 offers all the practicality you could expect from a regular hatchback, with a cabin capable of swallowing a small family at a push and a reasonable boot space. If, on the other hand, you used your old Renaultsport Clio as your regular transport during the week, only to thrash the pants off it at the weekends, then you’ll miss some of the earlier car’s endearing character. Which of the above camps you fall into will no doubt determine whether you opt for the Clio when it goes on sale in the UK later this year.
Panamera PLUg-IN HYBRId
Known for a long time as one of the world’s best four-seater sports cars, Porsche’s Panermera is now available as a plug-in hybrid. Called the E-Hybrid, the new addition to the German firm’s lineup develops 416bhp from a combination of conventional and electric powerplants. That gives the executive express a 0-62mph time of 5.5secs and a top speed of 168mph. The electric motor is even capable of propelling the Porsche to 84mph without assistance from the combustion unit. More impressive than the performance figures is the machine’s potential for 91mpg and the ability to travel up to 22 miles on battery power alone. It also produces just 71g/km of carbon CO2 exempting it from London’s congestion charge. Unlike many other hybrids, the car’s battery can be topped up via mains electricity in less than four hours or in around two and a half hours when plugged in to an industrial outlet. Thrown into the mix are a host of useful features including a chargestatus indicator, climate control that can pre-heat or cool the car, plus the ability to monitor the vehicle using a smart phone app that displays information such as range. They join standard-fit items such as Bi-Xenon headlights, multi-function steering wheel, automatic tailgate opening, leather interior, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, Porsche Communication Management satellite navigation (with a seven-inch touchscreen), Digital radio, and eight-way power adjustment for the front seats. The price of the model, which goes on sale in July, has yet to be announced officially, but I expect it to be somewhere in the region of £80k.
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LAUNCHING AT NU BAR, ‘ANNA LOUS’ & ‘BY SOPHIE BROOKE FLECK’ At only 21 years of age, Lucy Short has launched an online swimwear store called Anna Lous. Stocking luxury high-end brands from America, Australia and Peru, Lucy continues to seek out the most devine swimwear for her following of fashionista devotees. Anna Lous swimwear parties have also been a huge hit, with 10% of swimwear sold going to the host. Launching at Nu Bar, Anna Lous swimwear can also be seen gracing the catwalk at Essex Fashion Week on 5 May. Celebrities such as Alex Gerrard have been papped in the Daily Mail and The Sun wearing an Anna Lous costume ‘Costa Brava’ and Holly Hagan is filming Geordie Shore in Australia wearing a ‘Cameo Inka’ one-peice. Guests were treated to Champagne on arrival as they shopped, also exhibiting was luxury clothing retailer By Sophie Brooke Fleck.
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Feature Property
This beautiful, 4515 sq ft, 16th Century Grade II barn conversion sits conveniently situated on the edge of the rural town of Great Dunmow, Essex. Easily located for the M11 and the commute to London and Stansted Airport for wider exploring, the barn is also well positioned for the extensive amenities of Great Dunmow town.Â
he secure gated barn sits in 5 acres of land, laid mainly to meadow and is approached by a long gravel drive. The barn encompasses five double bedrooms, three upstairs and two on the ground floor. The master suite has an on-suite, with a separate mezzanine lounge area overlooking the main vaulted hall. Two further double bedrooms are placed at the southern aspect of the barn, including a family bathroom. Two additional double bedrooms are placed at the eastern end of the barn with a family bathroom which includes a roll top bath and shower. The total number of double bedrooms is five. The entrance hall, leads to good size study, the main vaulted hall and the kitchen. The kitchen sees a range cooker placed within a brick enclosure and slate floor with a barn door which leads to the back garden. Page 42
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he entrance hall, sees a listed flint wall which leads to a study, the main vaulted hall and the kitchen to the end. In the kitchen/breakfast room the range cooker is placed within a brick chimney enclosure. The floor is laid to slate which leads to the back garden. The vaulted hall, is an impressive space and you will only feel its true grandeur by stepping into the vast vaulted room. The main focal point is the tall floor to ceiling inglenook fireplace with an open fire which sets the scene. The space is presently used as a lounge, music, reading and dining area with French doors which open onto the garden. The room leads to another lounge space ‘the snug’, which also have a wide inglenook fireplace and windows which over look the garden. The present owners use this as their media room. Sitting within the garden is a barn complex which is presently houses a gym, office, toilet, two stables and double garage and could be easily used as annex living quarters. This delightful barn is a jewel in the crown, with not many barn conversions living up to its shear size, positioning, land and space.
The property has recently been reduced from £1.175 million to £1.1 million.
158 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PG. T. 01206 564259 daryl.parr@fine.co.uk www.fine.co.uk To advertise your business call: 020 3478 4431
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SO YOUR PROPERTY IS UP FOR SALE. We all know that first impressions last, and when selling your property it is important to market it in the correct way. Finding the correct estate agent is as important as taking the time to prepare your property for sale - presentation is key, both inside and out.
How to make youR pRopeRty’s FiRst impRession last.
Securing the right estate agent for one of the biggest sales in your life is a daunting process. Estate agents are sales people at the end of the day and you need to trust they will market your home effectively and deliver a varied advertising platform on your behalf, at a percentage which suits your pocket.
You are selling a lifestyle, ensure each room has a defined use. If you do not have a study create a work station in one room. Clear the clutter - depersonalise each room. Clear away shoes and pack coats away. Also remove dirty towels, flannels and any laundry out of sight. Keep your mementos to a minimum.
Before you take the leap of faith, it is important to ascertain what exactly the estate agent’s percentage of the sale will be spent on. Look at the quality of their brochures, ask if they have an in-house magazine. Ask about other media platforms the agent readily uses, what websites they utilise and how they monitor how many impressions your home has received and if this is monitored weekly or monthly. Does the agent use a professional photographer, who creates the editorial which sells your home? These are all important questions you need to be asking so to make an informed choice when choosing an agent.
If you have an open fire or wood burner and it is cold enough - light it! There is nothing more relaxing than the smell and sound of an open fire. Dress rooms with vases of fresh cut flowers. If you have dogs or teenagers for that matter - open windows and air rooms prior to the prospective buyers arriving. Empty all the bins in the kitchen and think about buying a bread-maker! It really is simple to bake a loaf, and for four hours you will be left with an inviting aroma of freshly cooked bread. Light and airy rooms are key, so ensure your windows are clean and your curtains or blinds are pulled back to let as much light in as possible. Mow the lawn and treat your back garden as though it is a room in its own right. If your terrace is green, power wash it. Arrange outside furniture so the area looks inviting and ready for entertaining.
Once your estate agent is secured, and for any reason, your property is not getting the online impressions you desire, ask your agent to update the images. For instance, if your garden was covered in snow and it is now spring, your properties images obviously need updating. Are you showing your prospective buyers around? Are you comfortable selling and if not let your agent show the viewings around. Essentially, selling your property is what the estate agent is paid to do, so let them. It is important to remember it is not just up to the estate agent to deliver, you need to do your bit too. As a home owner you need to consider preparing your home in readiness for the sale to go live. A potential buyer will need to ‘buy into’ your lifestyle, and that means minus the clutter, so you need to think out of the box and view each room in your property through another person’s eye. Page 44
Move your car out of your drive so it is easy for your viewer to park, ensure your pathway and front garden is weed free and well pruned, your front door is shiny, even give it a new lick of paint! And lastly, as they enter your home keep your entrance hall-way completely free of any clutter and set the scene: ambient lighting, a scented candle burning and not a dog in sight!
RemembeR - FiRst impRessions last!
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Feature Property
TURNOURS HALL Gravel Lane, Chigwell – Guide £3.5m This spectacular Grade II listed period house dates to c17th century and was substantially remodeled and extended in 1860. The accommodation extends to about 9,300 sq ft and offers 10 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms, cellar and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room. Page 46
here are magnificent period features throughout with Victorian gothic joinery including chimney pieces, a large stair case lit by stained glass windows and of particular note a late c18 chapel. Turnours Hall was the home to Ada Palmer, the famous sculptress and painter, from 1860-1914. There is a recently converted outbuilding which offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large reception room and well fitted kitchen. The mature grounds offer a stable yard with several loose boxes, a ménage, tennis court and extensive parking via two driveways with security gates. The house is well positioned for Chigwell station and several well regarded state and private schools.
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The Triangle, Smarts Lane, Loughton IG10 4BU. Tel: 020 8498 6600. www.loughton@savills.com To advertise your business call: 020 3478 4431
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Horoscopes
MAY’S SPRING
Family
ISSUES
TAURUS (20TH APRIL - 20TH MAY)
May begins with creative thinking. Investments in foreign enterprises could turn into profit, although personal finances require some review. If an opportunity to travel arises, take it. Lucky Day: Monday.
Deborah Jeff, Founding Partner and Head of Family at Seddons Solicitors, brings expert advice on family law, divorce and marital issues. This month Deborah gets to grips with ‘fixed price’ divorces.
GEMINI (21ST MAY - 20TH JUNE)
Stability in your relationship keeps you ticking along nicely. But don’t become too complacent, some of your personal initiatives need some work and a friendship feels a bit strained. Lucky Stone: Amethyst.
I just saw an advert offering fixed-price divorces for a couple of hundred pounds, my own Family lawyer charged me thousands. Is this correct? Edward Webb, Epping
CANCER (21ST JUNE - 22ND JULY)
On a social and personal level May is a good month for you. A close relationship takes up most of your attention this month; take heed from conversations with friends and play safe. Lucky Drink: Gin and Tonic.
Findings by the Financial Ombudsman showed the biggest proportion of complaints regarding legal bills, were from people getting divorced. From April, legal aid for spouses in this country has been withdrawn, which has lead to some firms offering cheap ‘fixed price’ divorces. The cuts to legal aid, will result in around 200,000 cases a year of divorce and family breakdown being removed from public funding. The consequence will be that those people will either need to act in person or find a way of instructing a lawyer privately in a cost-effective way.
LEO (23RD JULY - 22ND AUGUST)
Reasonably priced Family Law services will become readily available as a direct consequence, and lawyers will need to be more transparent on costs when handling smaller cases (big-money cases are not affected). We, ourselves, have moved over to fixed-fees for certain pieces of work, but with exceptions where we cannot foresee certain eventualities.
LIBRA (23RD SEPTEMBER - 22ND OCTOBER)
What a specialist divorce lawyer charges for representation, will be higher than the fees charged by fixed-price online services. The fixed-price online service sends you the relevant documentation needed to begin divorce proceedings yourself and are free of charge from a court. However, the danger in this DIY route is that you cannot be sure you're getting the best possible outcome from a divorce for yourself and any children, meaning it’s the ultimate false economy. As specialist divorce lawyers, we focus our expertise on making sure none of the considerations that could be missed by a layman could be overlooked by a qualified legal eye; using every additional professional resource we have available to research, check and argue every legal point. And remember when emotions are running high it is important to be rational and not to insist on a course of action despite your lawyers advice which may be to the contrary. The more time you spend with your lawyer, the greater the bill will be.
Deborah Jeff is the Founding Partner and Head of Family at Seddons Solicitors (www.seddons.co.uk) in London and provides expert advice on divorce, family law and marital issues.
Concentrate on reorganising your life, your work and focusing on your health this month. You will reap the rewards and will start to feel that you are in total control. Make this month yours. Lucky Sport: Cycling.
VIRGO (23RD AUGUST - 22ND SEPTEMBER)
Getting your life completely on track is a continued theme this month. Pay attention to romance and creative pursuits. Do something out of the ordinary which will make others see you in a different light. Lucky Smell: Toast.
Family and domestic matters are especially strong this month. You must learn to listen to others and put others needs before your own. Try to take up a new sport and learn to keep your stress levels down. Lucky Clothing: Stripes.
SCORPIO (23RD OCTOBER - 21ST NOVEMBER)
Pick yourself up and dust yourself down. You have been given enough chances and have ignored advice given to you. It will be far more difficult to make a move if you don’t start to listen. Lucky Pet: Dog.
SAGITTARIUS (22ND NOVEMBER - 21ST DECEMBER)
Communications, social contacts and learning are areas of your life that are undergoing a massive transformation. Your stability and support comes from the support of an acquaintance. Lucky Outing: Pub Beer Garden.
CAPRICORN (22ND DECEMBER - 19TH JANUARY)
Your popularity soars and you are driven to get personal initiatives off the ground. You may need to backtrack over projects you thought were previously complete. This is a good month for love for you. Lucky Food: Yoghurt.
AQUARIUS (20TH JANUARY - 18TH FEBRUARY)
You need to channel tying-up loose ends, taking the initiative and being proactive. Although you enjoy social activities, hone into one solid relationship. Keep it private though as it is early days. Lucky Number: Eleven.
PISCES (19TH FEBRUARY - 20TH MARCH)
Partnerships this month are stable. Look out for a special someone at a group or through a friend. This person will come into your life and transform it. Family affairs are in need of some revision. Lucky Chore: Gardening.
ARIES (21ST MARCH - 19TH APRIL)
Deborah Jeff, Seddons Solicitors www.seddons.co.uk Page 50
A beautiful month for you in your work and reputation. Your energy remains low, so eat healthily and make your mantra ‘I am what I eat’. Love will be adventurous as you begin to grow strong. Lucky Jewellery: Necklace.
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