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OLLOWING the success of the first Essex Energy Switch campaign, Essex County Council has launched another to help residents countywide cut the price of their gas and electricity bills. A second campaign was unveiled yesterday at High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Chelmsford, where council staff were on hand to raise

public awareness. The free, safe and secure way to reduce your energy usage works by joining forces with thousands of other Essex residents and participants will be entered into a collective auction, which works by getting energy companies to bid against each other to offer the lowest rate for gas and electricity contracts. The more people who

register, the better the price offered is likely to be, although usage and the amount residents already pay will also play a part in the calculation. Earlier this year when the first Essex Energy Switch took place, more than 4,500 residents registered and those who switched energy provider made an average saving of over £200. Councillor David Finch, leader of Essex County

Council, was among those who registered under the first Essex Energy Switch initiative. He said: “I signed up and saved money along with well over a 1,000 Essex residents. “This year I want more people to sign up to save. It’s a simple message: don’t delay, register today.” The initiative has also gained the support of various community and residents

groups across the county including Age UK Essex, Citizens Advice Bureau and the Rural Communities Council of Essex. Michelle Martin, for Age UK Essex said: “We support any initiatives that help struggling people, especially the elderly save money on their gas and electricity bills so we were very keen to lend our support.” To register visit essex.gov.uk/energyswitch.

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NEWS Contact information Write to us: The Editor, Made in Essex, 20 St Thomas Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4DB

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New Government funding for Essex to improve services

A12 to get third lane

SSEX is to receive £3.3m extra Government funding grant to invest in improving public services that will generate benefits for the county of around £27 million. The Essex Partnership, which includes Essex County Council, local authorities, clinical groups and the community and voluntary sectors has received the funding from the Government’s Transformation Award Challenge 2015-2016.

Its aim is to improve information and data sharing across organisations in Essex so that services can be more integrated and provide additional community workers to support vulnerable people so that they can benefit from much needed community based support. These initiatives will help organisations across Essex to better combine health and social care services and a broader role to reduce reoffending, tackle domestic abuse and help individuals take control of their

own lives and wellbeing. Kris Hopkins, local Government minister said: “The local authorities behind these projects have shown what can be done to improve the services people get. “By working together they are eliminating waste and creating services which help people first time - not services which send people from pillar to post to get problems sorted.” Councillor David Finch, leader of Essex County Council and chair of Essex Partnership said: “The award

of this funding is testament to the work Essex partners have done in building public services aimed at people and what they need, rather than institutions and what they do.” Essex was one of 73 successful bids from the Transformation Award Challenge 2015-2016.

THE largest and most significant investment in road infrastructure for the county of Essex has been announced with the A12 receiving a much overdue upgrade with the addition of third lane between Chelmsford and Colchester. The Government revealed in Parliament last Monday a £1.5 billion investment for the road network across the East of England. Other plans include rebuilding of A12/M25 junction and £50 million of extra improvements to junction 7 at Harlow on the M11, which will improve access to and from the town. Essex County Council welcomed the announcement, with Councillor Rodney L Bass, cabinet member for highways and transportation, saying: “Nothing could be more important for Essex than make the A12 a three lane carriageway - the transportation backbone of Essex.’’

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mortgage criteria introduced in April 2014. This comes alongside news that the average firsttime buyer purchase price has risen for the fourth consecutive month by 3% to £150,950. Over the last 12 months the group has seen an

overall 25% increase in demand for flats, terraced houses and semi-detached properties for first-time buyers across Essex. Basildon has seen the largest rise in demand followed by Romford, Chelmsford, Hornchurch and Brentwood.

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busy sorting office. It will also offer a returns service as well which will come in exceptionally handy for those so often, unwanted or unsuitable items ordered online. Doddle has been launched with the backing of Network Rail and both Romford and Upminster stores are open from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Lauren Griffiths, store manager at Doddle Upminster said: Opening Doddle in such a vibrant part of town is a really

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for secondary age pupils, Grove House, due to open in Brentwood next Autumn, has announced the post of its new Principal Designate Lisa Christodoulides. Ms Christodoulides who currently holds the position of Deputy Head of the Endeavour School in Brentwood, will join Grove House in April.

New store aims to help solve the annoyance of missed deliveries, offering collection and returns service

O MAKE online shopping easier, a new parcel collection service launched this week in both Upminster and Romford, just in time for the Christmas rush. Called Doddle, it allows shoppers to order from online retailers and have their parcels delivered straight to their nearest Doddle store, ready for collection at their own convenience. It will hopefully mark the end of the dreaded ‘While You Were Out’ slip, missed deliveries or time spent queuing at a

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exciting moment for us. Missing a delivery is a real pain. We’re looking forward to doing our bit to help and to make online shopping a doddle for busy commuters and everyone living in the area.” Doddle Upminster can be found at: Upminster Station, Station Road, Essex, RM14 2TD. Doddle Romford, 98 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX. To make use of the new Doddle service, shoppers can register for a free iDoddle membership today at doddle.it.

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Zahraa Adam has picked up two awards at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2014. Zahraa from Essex County Council’s Children in Care Team won both the Newly Qualified Children’s Social Worker of the Year and Overall Social Worker of the Year categories. The awards held in London last week, recognise the crucial role that social workers play and the contribution they make to society. For more details on jobs in social care visit workingforessex.com/socialcare.

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The Abbeyfield Society launches its fifth annual Coping at Christmas campaign n FUNDRAISING.

CARE charity is offering free festive meals and accommodation to those aged over-55, living independently or without family or friends to spend Christmas with. Coping at Christmas, run by the Abbeyfield Society, a national housing and care charity was prompted after they received a flood of calls from troubled older people who dread the prospect of spending this time of year alone. Abbeyfield chief executive Natasha Singarayer said: “It is sad that older people are already becoming distressed about Christmas - a time that is supposed to be about joy and happiness.”

If you, or a family member or friend are worried about being alone over the festvities call the Coping at Christmas number on 01727 734066 or email coping@abbeyfield.com and you can be registered with your local Abbeyfield house. Established in 1956, the Abbeyfield Society is a charity that has 517 houses in the UK in which more than 8,000 older people live and offers a range of accommodation from sheltered housing to dementia help. Houses taking part around the county include Cunningham House, Epping; Abbeyfield House, Colchester and Keith Lauder House, Romford.

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Vintage Essex-rocker is back on track

ICKEY Jupp is one of Essex’s timeless rock ‘n’ rollers, but someone who has never made it as big as he should have. He’s been championed by everyone from Wilko Johnson to Dave Edmunds and his songs have become classics, but for other artists. Now, though, one of the lynchpins of the Canvey sound is being celebrated with four-disc set, Kiss Me Quick, Squeeze Me Slow, which includes 70 tracks on three CDs, a DVD of an ITV Anglia documentary on his work and a 44-page book. Jupp’s songs beloved of rock ‘n’ roll fans include Cheque Book (recorded by Canvey’s finest, Dr Feelgood, on their iconic 1974 debut, Down By The Jetty), Switchboard Susan and You’ll Never Get Me Up In One Of Those (recorded by Nick Lowe), Standing At The Crossroads Again (Dave Edmunds) and Modern Music and Cross Country, by Southend hitmakers the Kursaal Flyers. Jupp, an impressive guitarist and singer, grew up in Southend, and was inspired by seeing the town’s leading R ‘n’ B band, the Paramounts at the Shades coffee bar. The band turned into Procol Harum and released one of the most played singles of all time, A White Shade Of Pale, but never tired of helping their young pal. Included here are tracks produced by

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“It’s great to hear a station that has such a strong local identity as sadly, most radio stations today sound very similar to one another with very little local content,” he explains. He describes his new show as ‘very music intensive with a few bits and pieces thrown in’. As well as his return to radio, more recent years have seen Keith bitten by the acting bug and reverting to his real name of Keith Chanter. In the late nineties he joined the Southend Shakespeare Company and has since starred in various productions. Performances have included King Leah (Keith pictured left in the role) at theSarah PalacePlumb’s Theatre, business booming Southend-on-Sea, in which he wasiscast as the King. “I was very fortunate to be cast as the lead,” he explains, “as it is a very tough role to play.” He also performed at the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival. Keith has also gone from the stage to the big screen and starred in films including My Feral Heart which he describes as ‘unique’; the story revolves around a man with Down’s Syndrome and a Martial Arts film called The Liberator, both released early next year. He also played former American President Ronald Regan in a Swedish production ‘The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of a Window and Disappeared’ and is due to start rehearsals for Arthur Miller’s “Broken Glass” for the Southend Shakespeare Company. Tune in to Keith’s show on Phoenix FM 98.0, every Wednesday from 1pm.

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BRENTWOOD’S Lighting Up event took place on Saturday when the High Street was festively lit up for Christmas. Various local bands took to the stage including former Britain’s Got Talent contestants SweetChix who wowed the crowds with four songs including All About That Bass, Treasure, Rather Be and She Said. Made in Essex’s Jess Ali who is also one of the singers in the girlband said: “We have sung at about five light switch-ons and the Brentwood one was the biggest. The crowd was immense.” Jess and the girls minus band-made Summer who couldn’t make the event, also spotted some of the TOWIE-cast including Gemma Collins back from the Australian jungle, dancing along to their performance. Jess continues: “It was such a great night and we are very grateful we were asked to be part of it.”

Ebenezer Blackadder comes to Chelmsford SHOPPERS at High Chelmer may have seen some rather unusually dressed characters in the centre last week, as Chelmsford Theatre Workshop promoted their latest production of Blackadder’s Christmas Carol. An unusual take on the traditional tale, the story follows the fate of Ebenezer Blackadder, the kindest and most generous man in Olde London Towne whose meeting with the Ghost of Christmas Past turns him into a cruel and witty miser. The audience can look forward to discovering if the smell of Baldrick’s sock will kill Father Christmas and cancel the season of goodwill and what exactly sausage time is? The performance takes place at the Old Court Theatre, Chelmsford from Tuesday December 9 until Saturday December 20. Tickets £10. For more details visit ctw.org.uk.

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HRISTMAS traditions come in all shapes and sizes – whether it’s an annual West End shopping trip, ice skating or a festive fun-fuelled family gathering. But if your tradition is a vicious cycle of last-minute payday loans to get you through the season, we may just have a few suggestions to help you avoid them. There’s no need to channel the spirit of Scrooge, but simply consider your options before downloading the Wonga app, or logging on to Amigo. It’s understandable that people in need of a quick buck would turn to these companies but charges from these lenders can be more in one month than a credit card would charge in an entire year, not to mention applications can have a negative affect on any future mortgage applications. So what can you do to avoid these spiteful loans?

◆ Use any existing credit card you have before

considering a short-term loan. If you’re in a tight spot, but can afford to pay the whole outstanding balance the next month then it’s interest free. Even if you can’t clear the entire amount, it’s

◆ Never buy online without a quick Google

search for voucher codes. There are plenty of websites dedicated to finding ways to save you money with some of the country’s biggest retailers.

◆ Don’t be afraid to wait. Best selling toys

will always sell out instantly, but items such as clothes will be discounted right until sleigh bells land on your roof. Companies such as ASOS will offer limited time discounts throughout December.

Christmas is an expensive time for shoppers

likely than the interest will be lower on your credit card than with a payday loan lender.

◆ You can apply for 0% cards even with a poor

credit rating. Poor credit will obviously reduce the timeframe of the 0% period, but deals are out there – try the Barclaycard Initial, which offers no interest for three months.

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◆ Utilise your existing overdraft. Even if you

extend your overdraft and stay within those limits, the charges are far more likely to be less than a payday loan.

We’ve also listed some top tips for Christmas shopping savings...

◆ Are you a student? Stores such as Schuh,

Topman, Topshop and Apple all offer student discounts – ranging from 10% to 20% online and instore.

◆ Sign up with cashback companies, such as Quidco. They reward you with cash back on purchases from over 4,000 stores – including Tesco, Boots and Argos.

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There’s nothing quite like wrapping up warm and heading out with family and friends on a winter walk

Point Ramblers for a winter amble through the woods of Hockley, particularly pretty in winter. Starting point: Hockley Woods car park, Main Road. Group: Rochford & Castle Point.

A WINTER WALK IN ESSEX Date: Sunday January 4, 2015 Start time: 10am Distance: 11 miles

Description: Step out with the Redbridge Ramblers on this circular winter ramble, with a pub stop at White Notley. Starting point: Terling, park near the village hall Group: Redbridge

The Festival of Winter Walks also caters for anyone preferring to step out at their own leisure. People can download a walk from Ramblers Routes, an online library of Britain’s best walks, and head out for their own winter wander with family and friends. Why not try the following routes:

THE EASTONS AND TILTY, ESSEX

The Eastons and Tilty, Essex Length: 6.5 miles Walking time: 3 hours 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy Starting point: Duton Hill, CM6 2EA, Essex Description: This delightful circular walk, passing through countryside and villages, highlights one of Essex’s secret corners. This route will take you past the 12th century Tilty Abbey and the beautiful Gardens of Easton Lodge.

CONSTABLE COUNTRY, ESSEX

Length: 7.1 miles Walking time: 3 hours 30 minutes Difficulty: Leisurely Starting point: Dedham car park Description: This is a picturesque, circular walk through Constable Country, the birthplace of renowned artist John Constable. From Dedham take a stroll via Flatford and Manningtree along paths, farm tracks, and over fields.

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EXPLORE the county at its wintry best and set off on some of the best walks around Essex as recommended by The Ramblers. There’s some great places to explore too especially during its annual Festival of Winter Walks where you can appreciate the area’s beautiful frost-bitten landscapes. Ramblers groups will be leading free walks from December 20, 2014 until January 4, 2015. From short festive strolls to heartier rambles to walk off the mince pies and kick-start new year’s resolutions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So put on your hat and scarf and head into the crisp, clear winter to enjoy the season the way we know best, on our feet!

Step out with the Ramblers on one of the following free winter wanders

in Essex during the Festival of Winter Walks:

HOCKLEY WOODS & THE LAWN

Date: Tuesday December 23, 2014 Start time: 9.30am Distance: 6 miles Description: Enjoy a walk through the ancient Hockley Woods, which is the largest remaining area of the wild wood that once covered Essex after the Ice Age. This walk offers some lovely views. Starting point: Edwards Hall car park, Eastwood Group: Rochford & Castle Point

THE EASTERN WOODS

Date: Saturday December 27, 2014 Start time: 10am Distance: 6 miles Description: Join the Rochford & Castle

ART, NATURE AND DRACULA THE ESSEX THAMES FROM RAINHAM TO GRAYS

Length: 10 miles Walking time: 3 hours 20 minutes Difficulty: Moderate Starting point: Rainham or Purfleet railway stations Description: Dracula, outdoor art, concrete barges, a nature reserve, industrial sculpture, history and heritage, all accompanied by the mighty Thames as it makes its way to the sea. This linear walk can be divided into two halves of roughly five miles each if you’d prefer a shorter walk.

For information about the Festival of Winter Walks and to browse the festive walks or routes on offer, visit ramblers. org.uk/winterwalks.

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Ensure you’re snug as a bug on outdoor adventures kitted out in these winter wardrobe essentials

Wear this faux fur gilet over a jumper or as a second layer under a coat, £20 (george.com) Animal-themed hats are fun and exceptionally cosy, Polar Bear, £34.99 (headztrong.com)

These smart sheepskin lined boots will keep tootsies warm, £20 (george.com)

Jottner, Fjorm jacket an ultra-lightweight water repellent jacket filled with grey goose down for ultimate warmth, £295 (upandunder.co.uk)

Rather than wearing a bulky jumper, opt for this classic merino wool half-zip sweater, £245 (01962 600 300/snowfinel.co.uk)

Chunky knit scarf with pom pom detail, £28 (oliverbonas.com)

Splash in puddles to your hearts content wearing these Molly wellies Joules, £36.95 (joules.com)

DexShell 100% waterproof and breathable sock made with bamboo. £17.95 (dexshell.co.uk)

Wool gloves with bow detail, £19.99 (cotswoldtrading. com)

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Liz Parry meets Maldon woman Fiona Oakes who juggles running an animal sanctuary with competing in extreme ultra marathons around the world

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HEN most of us are fast asleep in bed, Fiona Oakes is getting up at 3.30am to look after the 400 rescue animals she cares for at her sanctuary in Asheldham just outside Maldon. It’s a gruelling routine that 47-year-old Fiona has been doing ever since she founded Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary 17 years ago. With everything from horses and hamsters to goats, chickens and dogs to look after you might think that Fiona has her hands full, but incredibly she also finds time to compete in ultra-marathons and extreme races across the world. Fiona has twice taken part in the Marathon des Sables whereby participants run 156 miles over the space of a week in the searing heat of the Sahara desert. She also competed in the North Pole marathon, battling temperatures of -40°C and narrowly managing to avoid frostbite. “The Marathon des Sables was brutal,”

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says Fiona. “The heat is over 50 degrees, you’ve got a limited water supply and you’re carrying a back pack whilst running over 800ft high sand dunes. It was just appalling.” But Fiona doesn’t just take part in these events – she breaks records. In 2013 she broke three world records and is now the fastest woman to run a marathon on each continent plus the North Pole in elapsed and aggregate time. So what drives her to push her body to the absolute limit?

“It’s all for the animals,” says Fiona. “I do it to raise awareness of the sanctuary, and to raise funds. I want to give these animals a better life and to save them from abuse. I also want to let people know that it’s possible to do these things on a vegan diet. I’ve been vegan my whole adult life and I thrive on it.” Fiona’s achievements are all the more incredible given the fact that she suffered a cancerous tumour in her knee as a teenager which resulted in a knee replacement and the loss of her kneecap. “The doctors told me I wouldn’t walk properly again and I certainly wouldn’t be able to run,” she says. Remarkably though, Fiona not only proved the doctors wrong by learning to walk again, but she took up running at the age of 29 and found she was rather good at it. Next February Fiona will be embarking on her greatest challenge to date – to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. If she is successful, this will be a new Guinness World Record. But how on earth does she find the time to train? “Sometimes I’ll just get up in

the middle of the night and go for a run,” says Fiona. “Then I’ll get on with the day-to-day work at the sanctuary. Most people might baulk at that idea, but if you really want to do something then you just have to figure out how to make it work.” Fiona herself admits that she doesn’t need a lot of sleep and thrives on physical challenges. She even worked as a retained firefighter for five years whilst juggling her work at the sanctuary and her running. Tower Hill costs around £10,000 a month to run so donations are much needed to

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Unwrap a top treat but don’t be fooled by the glossy lights of TV – his survival course is one of the most challenging on the planet. Specially designed 24hr family days, for kids aged 10 and up and their parents, teach everything from building shelters and night navigation to

ROM learning to fly like a fighter pilot to cooking lessons from a Michelin star chef, give someone the ultimate stocking filler present this Christmas

Top Gear Experience

The perfect petrol-head present has arrived. The Top Gear Track Experience, newly launched this summer in Surrey, lets fans of the show live out their fantasies for real. Be the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, drive the actual Top Gear test track - raced by the likes of Tom Cruise and

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Cameron Diaz – and even take a hot lap with racing legend, the Stig. Other packages include off-road driving while, in true Top Gear style, avoiding tank fire and other obstacles. Top Gear Track Experience (0844 2250 767/ topgeartrackexperience.com). ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car plus Off Roading’ package costs £217.50pp. See website for other options.

Bear Grylls Survival Course Bear Grylls may be everyone’s favourite extreme adventurer,

bonding, memories for life and a bucket full of bragging rights. Bear Grylls Survival Academy (01483 424 438/ beargryllssurvivalacademy. com) offers Family Survival Courses in various locations throughout the UK from £429 per child and adult combined, including all meals, accommodation, instruction and equipment. Adult only courses are available too check online for details.

river crossings and, true to the series, foraging for grubs and other slimy outdoors meals-onthe-go. Expect extreme family

If you’ve ever wanted to fly, this is the place to start. Hop in the cockpit of a Bulldog aircraft with an ex-military flight instructor and learn the art of aerial combat. Based out of West Sussex, the three-hour experience challenges wouldbe Top Gunners to take control of some of the world’s most death defying stunts including barrel rolls, loops and the G-force inducing Cuban eight manouevre. Extreme Days (0843 459 7703/ extremedays.com) offers a

Fly Like A Fighter Pilot Experience from £249pp.

The Gift of Adventure Many of us would appreciate less ‘stuff’ and more fun this Christmas, so why not give someone the gift of adventure? Walking or cycling gift vouchers are a great gift for an active friend or family member and will give them an experience they will never forget. Enjoy a walking break in Scotland along the West Highland Way, a cycling break in Puglia, Italy or a Moselle Valley Wine Trail. Macs Adventure gift vouchers available online at macsadventure.com/about-us/ contact-booking/holiday-giftvouchers in amounts of £100, £250, £500 or £750 or call 0141 530 8886.

Ultimate Spa Package If the recipient of your present deserves a spot of pampering, treat them to a visit to Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Stock, near Billericay. There’s a host of fantastic day spa packages or, for that something

special how about some rest and relaxation including a stay in the sumptuous country house retreat. The spa is billed as a ‘true sensory experience and the perfect place to escape the stresses and pressures of everyday life’ - you won’t be disappointed, especially when you are being pampered top to toe with Elemis, Voya and Jessica treatments. Greenwood’s ‘Sumptuous Stay for Two’ means you can take a friend too. Enjoy full use of the spa facilities including pool, sauna and gym from the day of arrival, a three course dinner in the restaurant which serves traditional English favourites combined with a Mediterranean fusion of food, overnight accommodation with breakfast plus an indulgent back, neck and shoulder massage. Additional treatments can be booked at extra cost. From £249 per night (two sharing), dinner, B&B. 01277 829990/ greenwoodshotel.com.

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OME people are particularly difficult to buy gifts for at Christmas. What do you get the man or woman who has everything? If you need a little inspiration, take a look at our gift guide for some quirky present ideas that are sure to surprise your loved ones, says Liz Alvis Parry

a pint glass. Make the gift even more special and add your own personal inscription or message. £50, lovemapson.com

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Your man can enjoy his very own home cinema with this Smartphone Projector. The powerful 8x magnifying lens projects the image from your phone on to a wall. No more squinting at a small screen! £16.50, available from maidenshop.com

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These Mistaken Lyrics Coasters would make a quirky gift for a man who loves his music. Made from sustainable cork, these mats are engraved with some of the funniest misheard lyrics of the last 50 years. From The Clash’s “rock the cat spa” to Madonna's “Like a Virgin (touched for the 31st time)” these will make a great talking point. £19.99, thefowndry.com

Christmas cheers

Men who love beer and walking are sure to like this personalised Beer Glass Map, which features a 1:25,000 explorer map centred on the postcode of your choice and showcased in the shape of

Show you care

Show him how much you care with this personalised ‘Reasons I Love You’ book. With your loved one’s name printed on the front and plenty of space inside for romantic messages, humorous sketches, photos and memories, it will make a touching and unique Christmas gift that he’ll treasure forever. £15.95, loubrowndesigns.com

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Strictly fabulous!

Treat her to a fun weekend learning the cha cha cha and the waltz with the experts at one of the Strictly Ballroom Weekends at Champneys Health Spa in Tring. Guests can enjoy dance lessons with Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff before chilling out in the spa. A great gift for fans of the show! From £395, champneys.com

Deliciously dishy

This Hollywood dishes tea towel would make a fun addition to any kitchen. Featuring five of Hollywood's hottest male stars; Johnny Depp, Owen Wilson, Brad Pitt, Jake Gyllenhaal and George Clooney, it’s sure to make her smile! £11, maidenshop.com

Christmas recipes

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You may have already made the Christmas Cake and Chocolate Yule Log, but how about some fun and delicious recipes you can make with your kids?

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100g Plain dessert chocolate 100g Butter 450g Icing sugar 45ml (3 tablespoons) milk Put all ingredients into a large bowl. Microwave for three minutes on high. Beat mixture vigorously until smooth. Pour mixture into an 8” x 6” rectangular container Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. (When setting score into squares with sharp knife) Serve and enjoy

Festive Gingerbread men

An easy peasy recipe that little ones will love to create and snack on afterwards What you need… 50g plain flour 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger or cinnamon 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 100g butter or margarine 175g soft light brown sugar 1 egg 4 tablespoons golden syrup or honey as an alternative Put the flour, ginger and soda into a bowl and rub in the butter. Add sugar and stir in the syrup and egg to make a firm dough Roll out to about 5mm thick and cut out your gingerbread men. Bake at 190’C/gas 5 on greased baking trays for 10-15 mins until golden brown Place on a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, let little ones decorate with icing to their hearts content. If you think icing is too messy pick up some handy icing pens which come in a variety of colours Serve and enjoy.

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Tartans, tweeds and vintage decorations add a touch of nostalgia. 5. Gisela Graham Red robin decoration, £3; The Contemporary Home, tch.net 6. Set of 20 vintage style glass decorations in box, £20; The Contemporary Home, tch.net 7.Tartan crackers, £12 for 12; Next, next.co.uk 8. Berry Topiary tree, £14.99; Dobbies, dobbies.com

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Glitter gold dinner set, £36.99 for 12 pieces; Ritz and Glitz gold goblets, £8.99 each; tall footed vase £9.99; crackers from £4.99 for 12;black candelabra, £14.99 all from Dunelm, dunelm-mill.com

High Society Christmas collection, Crown tree topper, £15; decorations from a selection from £6 for two baubles; Embellished hurricane vase £35; tealight holder £25; wreath £20; all House of Fraser, houseoffraser.co.uk

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Create a magical mood with a frosted tree and vintage look decorations in shimmering pearl shades.

1. Bauble and pine cone luxury wreath, £29.50; Marks & Spencer, www. marksandspencer.com 2. Ballet shoe decoration, £5; Debenhams, debenhams.com 3. Lace dinner set, £40 for a 12 piece set, silver charger plates, £3 all Tesco, tesco.com 4. 4ft frosted artificial tree, £40. Sainsbury’s, sainsburys.co.uk

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Cheerful Scandi style is a firm family favourite. 13. Frosty Scandi crackers £25 for six, House of Fraser, houseoffraser.co.uk 14. Cosy Christmas pack of mixed baubles £1 for 10; wooden houses £1 for a pack of two, all Poundland, www.poundland.co.uk 15. Christmas Paper chains in red and white Nordic style £2.25 for 50 Luck and Luck, luckandluck.co.uk 16. Wood fur Deer table decoration £4, Wilko, wilko.com

8ft pre-lit birch paper tree, £125; Copenhagen tree decorations, from £1.50 each; advent house £40 for a set of 24; all John Lewis, johnlewis.com

15 7 2 Country Spruce Christmas tree, £140; decorations from £3; wrapping paper from £2.50; cushions from £19.50; all Marks & Spencer marksandspencer.com

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Colourful and quirky to brighten up any home. 1. Gisela Graham advent calendar £16.99 Mollie & Fred, mollieandfred.co.uk 9. Peacock decoration, £2.50; Next, next.co.uk 10. Gold jewel drop decoration £3.50 Tesco, tesco.com 11. Black and gold velvet stocking £40, House of Fraser, houseoffraser.co.uk 12. Animal print gift wrap, all £5 a 2m roll; black glitter star decoration, £6; orb finial decoration, £10; gold top hat decoration, £8 for two; all House of Fraser, houseoffraser.co.uk

2. Floral Songbird Tree decoration £6, Bhs, bhs.co.uk 3. Nutcracker decoration, £10; wool ball wreath, £15; wool ball tree £12; decorations from £1 each, Sainsbury’s, sainsburys. co.uk 4. Felt stag head £15 Paperchase, paperchase.co.uk

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TelephoneDownsizing, P3, and homes to suit retirees, P8-9 01277 833130 t h i s s e a s o n ’s mu s t h av e

Email Address enquiries@madeinessex.net Website www.madeinessex.net

b lom f i e l d Ho u s E , S w i s s l a n d H i l l , D or m a n s Pa r k , R H 1 9 2 N H A charming five bedroom, five reception room family home with over 5000sqft of living accommodation There is also a 2-acre paddock available which adjoins the land • Guide price £2million EPC = B Open Friday - Monday 11am - 5pm • Tel: 01342 774850 Email: sales@mdh.uk.com • www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk

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View of the paddock from Blomfield House

ormer X Factor runner-up and ‘Queen of the Jungle’ Stacey Solomon was on hand recently as Weston Homes launched its latest

Essex development, Coopers Place, an exclusive collection of 12 three- and four-bedroom family homes in picturesque Sible Hedingham. The 25-year-old Dagenham girl joined Weston

good-sized landscaped grounds, and each comes with a garage or private parking. A choice of layouts offers open-plan living or separate

well-specified new detached and semi-detached

dining areas, to suit individual tastes, while the

houses. The properties are situated in a private

master bedroom in every property type has its own en suite facilities. Inside each house buyers will find a fully

north of Braintree, close to the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire borders. It’s an area that is

fitted Oakwood designer kitchen with highgloss units, quartz stone worktops and

perfect for families who want a countryside

integrated appliances including a fan oven,

setting that is nevertheless close to a range of good schools, transport connections (a one-hour

fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. The wellproportioned bathrooms and en suites have

rail commute from Braintree to Liverpool Street)

oversize slab-style floor and wall tiles, Roca and

and useful amenities.

Laufen sanitaryware, fitted mirrors, a heated

Bob Weston, chairman and chief executive

towel rail and LED lighting.

of Weston Homes, says: “Coopers Place is the perfect choice for families looking to upsize

Buyers who purchase at an early stage can choose from a range of options for finishes

Prices for the three-

or simply move to a beautiful area for a great

and fixtures to create a home with a bespoke

bedroom

lifestyle. Each home is situated on a generous plot and has been completed to a quality

specification to their personal tastes and needs. This includes a choice of kitchen unit colours

specification. We expect interest to be high, particularly as we only have 12 for sale.” Each home has elegant, sash-inspired

and finishes, different flooring and doors, fitted wardrobe colours and styles and carpet colours in the bedrooms.

homes at Coopers Place start from £259,995 with the four-bedroom homes starting at £295,995. To find out more, visit www.weston-homes.com ; 01279 873 300

Simply the best

SALES MANAGER: Jessica Ali

WHAT HOUSE

Marc Da Silva talks to Helen Moore, managing director of WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year, Stansted-based City & Country Group

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Daniel Hill (What House) EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Rupert Bates EDITOR: Keith Osborne ko@watchouse.co.uk ASSISTANT EDITOR: Stephen Maunder sm@whathouse.co.uk

windows and a brick exterior enhanced by the dormer windows, grand front entrance and

Homes’ Jonathan Lewis (left) and Ashley Gale (right) at the special event to unveil these

setting in the village, located about eight miles

Jodi Burgess 01277 833130

Exclusive scheme of 12 new homes in Sible Hedingham unveiled by singer

Helen, how do you feel about City & Country being crowned Housebuilder of the Year? We are truly honoured to be named WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year 2014. This is a culmination of many years of hard work, commitment and dedication and the whole City & Country team deserves a huge amount of praise for their efforts. Further Gold Awards for Best Medium Housebuilder and Best Renovation takes our tally to seven Gold awards in the last five years and reinforces our position as the leading housebuilder of 2014. How are your current Bristol General Hospital and King Edward VII Estate developments progressing? The General, the former Bristol General Hospital, officially opened to the public this September, and we have been very pleased with the positive response and the levels of interest we have

received. It is apparent that the market is keen to see a high-quality, waterside development which has the historic charm of a Grade II listed building. We are taking reservations off-plan at present and are set to launch our show homes in March 2015. The visitor centre officially opened at King Edward VII Estate in October, which marks a key stage of development. The centre, which situated in the former gatehouse, is a classic example of prime Arts and Crafts architecture. It allows prospective homeowners the opportunity to understand the breadth of this fantastic estate, the benefits of living in this picturesque area within the South Downs National Park and to understand fully the type of properties that will be available for sale in the New Year. What other schemes is City & Country working on?

City & Country has experienced a sustained level of growth in 2014. Alongside our two new launches, we have acquired the iconic Playfair Building at Donaldson’s College, Edinburgh; Bramshill House, Hampshire (one of the most significant Jacobean ‘prodigy houses’ in Britain); the Grade I listed Sundridge Park Mansion in Greater London, and now three further buildings in South Bristol, two of which are listed. What types of properties is City & Country building? Due to the nature of our heritage restoration work we build an eclectic range of properties at our various developments. These include restored and newly built apartments, duplexes and houses, as well as unique conversions such as chapels, temples and in one instance, a former WWII decontamination bunker. How much does a property by City & Country cost to buy? Prices range between developments, with prices for a unique one-bedroom mezzanine apartment at The Garden Quarter, Caversfield, from £212,500, up to £1.4m for a stunning three-bedroom mews house at Bentley Priory, Stanmore. What is City & Country’s USP? We painstakingly restore some of the UK’s most architecturally and historically significant buildings, creating luxury homes that feature a unique combination of period features with contemporary specification. Such a combination is rarely found in a modern development, and as a result, our homeowners can choose to live in truly astonishing buildings set within beautiful landscaped gardens.

To view all of our properties click onto www.thehomepartnership.co.uk Brentwood

Saturday 6 December 12:00-15:00

Warley Primary School Christmas Bazaar

The THP team wished Stacy (our Assistant Branch Manager) a very Happy Birthday on Monday 1st December …................ Many Happy Returns Stacy!

THP are sponsoring the day and we are running a competition to win EXCLUSIVE money off vouchers. Come along and guess nearest the total sale price of three properties that we have sold to win 1st prize of £500 and 2nd prize of £250 off our standard commission fees! We hope to see you there and show your support for the school (Chindits Lane, Warley CM14 5LF)

OIEO £400,000 We are delighted to be offering for sale this versatile and spacious family home, located in a cul-desac on the North side of town. The property offers FOUR BEDROOMS and TWO BATHROOMS.

Ask us about our FREE home finding service Brentwood

Kimpton Avenue

Instead of dreaming of a white Christmas, why not find your ‘dream home’ ….?

“I’m not putting my house on the market just before Christmas!” is something that we regularly hear …........but why not?

£375,000

£1,100pcm

A COMPLETELY REFURBISHED two double bedroom mid terrace house with off road parking. Available 12 December. REFERENCE FEES APPLY.

Similar properties are required for several disappointed buyers!!

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The ‘silly season’ and build up to the big day does tend to be the busiest time of the year socially, but just stand back and see how warm, brightly lit and cosy your home looks … exactly somewhere potential buyers will imagine themselves living in “this time next year” ….. Our research shows that it is taking longer to find buyers, in comparison to earlier in 2014. Many home owners are now choosing to wait to see their ‘dream home’ before putting their house on the market, but we believe this could be why the market has slowed some-what. Without new properties coming on the market, ‘dream homes’ will never be found. We recommend putting your home on the market no matter what time of year and here are our top five reasons:

£249,995

A TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM mid terrace house with off road parking for two and 38’ rear garden. Conviently located on the East Ham Estate.

£350,000

Similar properties are required for several disappointed buyers!!

Greenshaw

Clement’s Park

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• When there are a shortage of properties, yours could generate huge interest, achieving a much greater sale price than you anticipated • Finding a buyer before you find your ‘dream home’ reduces the need to panic sell to the 1st viewer through the door • Once a sale price has been agreed, you can budget properly • Being in a ‘sold’ position provides excellent possibilities to negotiate on the price of your new home • Offering on a new home once your sale is secured reduces the risk of your purchase falling through – it will only instil confidence in that seller.

OIEO £500,000 A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED two/three bedroom 1st floor apartment on the ever popular Galleries development.

£299,995

Similar properties are required for several disappointed buyers!!

For genuine, professional and honest advice on the current property market - or - please do feel free to just to be wished a call, or pop in to our St Thomas Road office.

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

St Thomas Road Brentwood CM14 4DB brentwood@thehomepartnership.co.uk 01277 218821

To view all of our properties click onto www.thehomepartnership.co.uk Chelmsford

South Woodham Ferrers

Springfield

REDUCED – NOW £129,995

1 bed terraced house set within communal grounds and has an allocated parking space.

Old Moulsham

£299,995

£409,995

£224,995

Four bed detached, lounge with bay window, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, driveway and enclosed Older style three bedroom end of terrace within half Three bed mid terraced house, lounge, dining room, front and rear gardens and garage in block. Viewings start Saturday 6 December. Call now to reserve your slot! NO ONWARD CHAIN! rear garden. Launching to the market Saturday 6 December, call now to reserve your viewing slot! a mile of the High Street.

Springfield

Great Baddow

£180,000

Danbury

£250,000

£274,995

Modern two bed first floor apartment, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, security entry phone system and Three bed semi detached with two allocated parking Two bed end of terrace cottage on the outskirts of Danbury Common. Lounge with log burner to remain, spaces with NO ONWARD CHAIN! conservatory, off road parking and a enclosed rear garden with large shed. an allocated parking space.

‘ c ontrary to popular opinion

NOT all Estate Agents are the same Your Brentwood Estate Agent that wins National Awards St.Thomas Gate, St. Thomas Road BRENTWOOD Essex CM14 4DB Tel: 01277 218821 brentwood@thehomepartnership.co.uk

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PROPERTY / INTERIORS WWW.WHATHOUSE.COM DEC 2014

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

by Balgores in Basildon

his week’s featured property represents a unique opportunity to purchase a desirable five-bedroom detached property on a private road just a stone’s throw from Langdon Hills Country Park and Nature Reserve. With traditional flourishes throughout, the downstairs accommodation here boasts a welcoming sitting room, a formal family dining room and a lounge with stunning stained-glass windows and double doors leading to a conservatory. Upstairs, the property features an opulent master bedroom suite, three spacious double bedrooms with en suite facilities and a newly fitted family bathroom. Externally, you will find a delightful two-tiered, landscaped rear garden ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. There is also ample room for vehicles, with a detached double garage and a block-paved driveway

THE FACTS Property: Where? How much? Agent: Contact:

leading up to the property. This delightfully presented home is located just over a mile from Laindon train station, from where services run direct to London Fenchurch Street in a little over half-an-hour. The property is also conveniently situated for the A13 and Basildon town centre, as well as the highly regarded local schools.

Five-bedroom detached property Stacey Drive, Langdon Hills £700,000 Balgores, Basildon, SS14 01268 271110

Alternative Christmas trees Release your inner avant-garde spirit and think outside the box with Richenda Oldham’s selection of five alternative Christmas trees. Best of all, there will be no pine needles to clear up afterwards… 1. Contemporary tree - A string of fairy lights is all that this stylish modern wooden Christmas tree with star shaped cut outs needs. Available in a range of colours including natural birch (shown), £220, www.bombus.co.uk

2. Table-top twig tree - This

delightful tiny wooden twig tree is just 65cm high and will make a charming table centrepiece, £39, www.tch.net. Try decorating it with mini felt decorations from www.

poundland.co.uk or tiny feather bird clips from www.petraboase.com 3. Scandinavian tree - These beautifully simple but elegant Nordic trees will appeal to purists who prefer less glitz and glamour, Design Ideas Alpine Trees, £5.95, www. scandinavianshop.co.uk 4. Inflatable disco tree Shrinking violets should turn away now. This eye-catching inflatable Christmas tree, complete with star, stands a whopping 2.4m tall and contains two disco lights that project colourful light throughout the tree, £89.99, www.glow.co.uk 5. Silver birch LED tree - The Dobbies Silver Birch LED tree looks stunning here teamed with blue cones and glass baubles. It’s ideal for small spaces and could be put on a table for added impact, LED tree, from £24.99, blue cones, £3.99, www.tesco.com

Selling and Letting local property With so little on the property market, now could be the best time to achieve the highest price.

me dium agency

Give us a call today on 01277 216800 or email us at sales@balgoreshayes.com

Balgores Hayes

BRENTWOOD £285,000

BRENTWOOD £360,000

PILGRIMS HATCH

Offering this terraced two bedroom cottage that is within easy walking distance of Brentwood’s’ vibrant High Street and mainline station. The property benefits from courtyard style rear garden, first floor bathroom and residents permit parking.

A top floor duplex apartment set in the popular Sawyers Grove development. This spacious apartment benefits from private entrance door, garage enblock and additional parking space. Offered with no onward chain. EPC rating: C

A semi detached family home set within this regarded residential position with easy access to local schools and amenities. This spacious property benefits from a second floor bonus room and rear garden in excess of 120’. EPC rating: D

BRENTWOOD

£375,000

OIEO £400,000

DODDINGHURST £450,000

WARLEY £685,000

Set within this well regarded local development this unique two bedroom luxury apartment. This spacious character property benefits from a private entrance door, allocated parking space private rear gardenand private rear garden. EPC rating: C

Offered with no onward chain a detached house in need of modernisation. This spacious property is set within the popular village of Doddinghurst benefiting from a private driveway offering off street parking and rear garden in excess of 75’. EPC rating: F

Enjoying a desirable cul de sac position within the highly favoured Hartswood area, a detached house set on an established plot backing directly onto local woodland. A fine family home offering well planned accommodation, private driveway and attached double garage.EEPC rating: D

BRENTWOOD

£1,200 PCM

A two bedroom ground floor apartment set within a gated development. Spacious lounge, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms plus family bathroom and en-suite. Allocated parking and communal gardens. Ideally located close to Brentwood High Street and station. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UNFURNISHED. EPC rating: B

HUTTON

£1,750 PCM

A refurbished semi detached house on Private road. Three bedrooms, two reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen, family bathroom plus separate shower room. Further benefits include driveway, garage and large rear garden. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UNFURNISHED.

HUTTON

£2,100 PCM

Balgores Hayes are delighted to offer this spacious four bedroom detached house in one of Ingraves finest roads. The accommodation consists of two sizeable reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen, study, four bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom. AVAILABLE JANUARY UNFURNISHED. EPC rating: D

me dium agency

M OO R ED 4B

Herongate

EN OP

£775,000

BEAUTIFUL DETACHED FAMILY HOME

Beautiful four bedroom family home. Set behind electronic five bar gate, the property offers a distinct period feel and is within close proximity of Ingrave Johnson Primary School and St Martins High School.

£699,995

FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER FIELDS

Set some 60’ back from the road is this deceptively spacious 4/5 bedroom chalet style house. Standing on a plot of just under 300’ with wonderful field views to the rear from beautiful mature gardens.

SOUGHT AFTER HARTSWOOD AREA

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 11AM – 1PM

No appointment necessary. 96 Brocksparkwood, Hutton, CM13 2TJ. Situated in a popular cul-de-sac and within easy reach of both Brentwood and Shenfield Mainline Railway Stations and town centres, we are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented three double bedroom semi-detached family home.

Navestock

£695,000

EQUESTRIAN USE WITH STABLE BLOCK, MENAGE AND PADDOCKS

Beautifully appointed three bedroom detached property with stable block, menage, paddocks and detached garage, set in a rural location on a plot approaching 1.5 acres. Offered for sale with no on-ward chain.

D HE C ETA I-D M SE

M OO R ED 5B

Brentwood

£350,000

Hutton

CK O L EB BL A ST

X NE N A

Hook End

E US HO

£2750 PCM

Stunning Five double bedroom detached house, situated in a delightful road close to Hartswood & walking distance of Station, entrance porch to entrance hallway with wood flooring, ground floor shower room/wc with under floor heating, fitted kitchen breakfast room with appliances including American style fridge/freezer, L shaped lounge diner.

Brentwood

WITHIN EASY REACH OF HIGH STREET

£1695 PCM

Spacious three bedroom semi detached house on an impressive corner plot, ideally situated close to Brentwood Station & High Street, easy access to both the M25 and A12. Re-fitted bathroom/wc and ground floor cloakroom, modern fitted kitchen breakfast room, large lounge with feature fireplace, dining room with doors to attractive garden.

NHBC – the mark of a quality home

...Buying a new home is a big decision, so you’ll want to know that your property is of good quality and your investment well protected. Only builders approved and registered by NHBC can offer Buildmark, and they must build to the detailed technical standards we have been developing and updating for more than 75 years. It will give you peace of mind to know that all new homes with NHBC’s Buildmark have been independently inspected at key stages during construction, and come with 10 years’ warranty and insurance. This gives you the reassurance that, on the rare occasion when something does go wrong, we’re here to help you.

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Get in style with our fashion expert’s hottest looks

Tart yourself Up

CHRISTMAS FOR HER

CHRISTMAS FOR HIM

Make a Scotsperson proud, says our fashion expert Mark O’Connor

THIS is certainly Scotland’s year, if not for the headlines over the Yes/No independence campaign then for the highlands favourite fabric, Tartan. This truly

historic plaid is having a resurgence for winter 2014. But what do we know of Tartan? The iconic fabric has become synonymous with Scotland and in particular Scottish clans and families. The fabric that is popular in Kilts and blankets has been around from the late sixteenth century but really became

popular with Scottish Highlanders during the seventeenth century. Tartan patterns

became localised within certain districts of manufacture, as they relied on a limited range of colour

dyes and were made

of the local

coarser type of wool.

Tartan is

a woollen or worsted

weave pattern

3 1. Red and Black Plaid Jacket, Gerry Weber, £170 gerryweber.com. 2. Tartan Gloves, £18 Dorothy Perkins dorothyperkins.com. 3. Tartan trousers, £29.99 Red Herring at Debenhams.com, 4. Tartan Satchel, £24.95 dotcomgiftshop.com, 5. Check mini skirt, £30 Next.com. 6. Check scarf, £35 Phase Eight phase-eight.co.uk.

blended with broader

bands of colour

called the under

check which are

often decorated or

embellished with

narrower lines

of colour called the

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which crosses at

right angles.

The different types

of tartan design

are then used to identify the clan.

Fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier have been

using tartan in their designs since the beginning of their careers and it’s what

we have come to recognise them for. Pop star Rod Stewart is a great ambassador for the fabric and has often been seen wearing the most famous red and navy check variety called the Royal Stewart or Stuart tartan. There are around 1300 recorded tartan patterns registered today so when choosing which one will make it into your wardrobe this winter you have a lot to choose from. Another Scottish import that gets a warm welcome this time of year is a dram of fine Whisky. David Beckham is

the current face of he Whisky brand The Haig Club, Scotland’s oldest grain whisky dynasty, The blue bottle looks great and will make an excellent gift as well as warming the cockles of your kilt and sporran. For more fashion: Marksmanstyle.com

7. Tartan suit jacket, £40 F&F tesco.com/ clothing 8. Haig Club Whisky featuring David Beckham, £45 Available from nationwide supermarkets, 9. Check Grindle Shirt £15 Farrell by Robbie Williams at Primark.com, 10. Glen Lossie Tartan Lambswool Scarf £18 asos.com, 11. Red Tartan Bow Tie, £8.50 Topman topman.com

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So what makes Himolla different? Individuality: The countless possibilities for combining functions and the wide-ranging different design directions make each finished item of upholstered furniture truly unique. Functionality: The whole range of comfort functions - from the practical pendolin corner to the invigorating relaxation massage, all integrated perfectly into the most attractive designs. Versatility: The product portfolio ranges from bespoke furnishing landscapes to high-tech recliners, representing a wide range of different styles. Durability: Premier Himolla quality “Made in Bavaria” guarantees an unusually high standard of product quality. *

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This winter sun hotspot is the ideal place to warm up over the cold and wet winter months in the UK with balmy temperatures reaching 25C. Black volcanic sands, tasty Canarian cuisine, plenty of water sports and great nights out with no time difference so you can avoid that pesky jetlag. easyJet (0843 104 5000/ easyjet.com) offers return fares from £70. Four star hotels in Playa de las Americas from £89 per room

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Marbs is a firm favourite with the Essex crowd with its pristine beaches, chic restaurants and vibrant nightlife, so fly in and make that visit to Puerto Banus. Or go further afield to explore and savour other sights of the Costa del Sol such as the ancient town of Ronda in Andalucia and its magnificent El Tajo gorge. Or a stone’s throw away there’s duty free shopping in Gibraltar where you can mingle with the barbary apes who

live on the ‘Rock’. easyJet (as above) offers return fares from £45. Four star apartments in Marbella from

£36 per studio per night, selfcatering.

VENICE

Romance is the keyword for this mini break. During the winter months the city is quiet making it easy to explore the palaces, cathedrals and hidden waterways of this magnificent city where a certain George Clooney tied the knot earlier this year. easyJet (as above) offers return fares from £45. Four star hotels from £24 per room per night, B&B.

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GRANADA

Sleigh ride with a difference

Home to the wonderful Moorish Alhambra Palace, this city is an undiscovered gem. Great food, flamenco and architecture are the cities highlights. It’s also the perfect gateway to Spain’s Sierra Nevada, Europe’s world class and most southerly ski resort. British Airways (0844 493 0787/ba.com) offers return flights from £122. Four star hotels from £31 per room per night, B&B.

NICE

Fly to the Cote d’Azur for some time in Nice, St Tropez or Monaco and some well-earned winter sun. Enjoy superb food, fashionable boutiques and wonderful coastal views, especially if you take a walk up to Castle Hill, as you mingle with the jet set. British Airways (as above) offers return fares from £158. Four star hotels from £55 per room per night, B&B.

FLORENCE

This historic city is regarded

as one of the most beautiful in Italy and the cradle of Renaissance. It boasts world class galleries and museums such as the Uffizi and Accademia and world class classical music venues such as the Teatro de Maggio Musicale. Soak up the vibrant culture, exquisite food and drink and excellent shopping in its squares and markets. Nightlife is also excellent, ensuring you’re entertained around the clock. It can get cold in the winter months, but if you don’t mind wrapping up, January and February are delightfully uncrowded months so you can explore to your hearts content. CityJet (0871 405 2020/ cityjet.com) offers return fares from £158.00. Four star hotels from £50 per room per night, B&B.

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WINTER SAILINGS

Escape the cold weather and hop on board a winter cruise. We pick some of the best sailings to sunshine shores AMAZON ADVENTURE

Set sail from Tilbury on a cruise to Lisbon, Madeira and Cape Verde before heading to Brazil and the mighty Amazon. This New Year exploration on board Cruise & Maritime Voyages (0845 430 0274/ cruiseandmaritime. com) traditional ship Marco Polo departs on January 5, 2015 for an amazing 42 nights. Passengers can choose from some great optional excursions including a rainforest adventure with prime wildlife viewing opportunities. Before journeying back to Tilbury Marco Polo visits five sun-drenched islands in the Caribbean and the Azores. From £3,999pp (two sharing), full board. A fantastic 50% offer means the second person sharing will only have to pay £1,999.

CRACKER FOR THE CANARIES

MSC Cruises (020 3426 3010/ msccruises.co.uk/) is offering a seven-night fly-cruise around the Canary Islands from just £449pp (two sharing), full board – just £64pp per night including return flights with British Airways. The MSC Armonia boasts new spa facilities where you can treat yourself to a wide range of massages and other wellness treatments, bars, lounges and splash park among its improvements, along with the first-ever official Lego playroom for kids. The sailing starts in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, before visiting Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura; Funchal, Madeira; Santa Cruz, La Palma; Santa Cruz, Tenerife; and Las Palmas. Prices including return British Airways flights from London and transfers. Departs January 3, 2015.

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CUBAN EXPLORER

For 2015, Cosmos Tours & Cruises (0800 997 8826/ cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk) has introduced the new 12 day ‘Cuban Explorer Cruise’ to include a seven night cruise aboard the three diamond rated Louis Cristal cruise ship plus a three1 night stay in the vibrant 1748 Made in Essex 160x129.8_Layout 13/11/2014 10:51 Page 1 capital city of Havana. The cruise departs Havana

sail on a a seven night Western Mediterranean cruise booked through Cruise Nation (0800 408 0758/ cruisenation.com). The cruise departs from Barcelona and calls at Palma, Naples, La Spezia, Savona and Marseille. From £369pp (two sharing), full board. The price also includes two free nights in Barcelona (room only) and return flights from London. Departures are available weekly from January 5 to February 2, 2015.

SUNSHINE RAYS IN EGYPT

Escape on this winter sun cruise with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines (01473 742424/fredolsencruises.com) setting sail on board Balmoral for a 24-night ‘Embark for Egypt and the Emirates’ cruise. Departing from Southampton passengers will have the opportunity to discover a host of vibrant destinations including Malaga (Spain), Valletta (Malta) and Port Said (Egypt), before cruising the Suez Canal. There will also be stops in Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt), Aqaba (Jordan), Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Dubai (UAE), where guests will have a day to explore before flying back to the UK. The 24-night cruise is from £1,176pp (two sharing), full board. Price includes return flight from Dubai. Departs Southampton January 4, 2015. (ref L150113)

CARIBBEAN CALLING

Book an indulgent winter getaway;

think pristine white sand beaches, shady palm trees and rum punch cocktails. Cruise to the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean International before January 31, 2015 and your guest will sail for half price! Join the Oasis of the Seas for a luxurious sevennight Eastern Caribbean Cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) and calling at Nassau (Bahamas), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) and Philipsburg (St. Maarten). Prices start from £749pp (two sharing), full board for an inside stateroom and £374.50 for your guest. Departs January 24, 2015. Flights from London Heathrow can be arranged from £740pp.

followed by visits to Cuba’s historic and second largest city of Santiago de Cuba, Jamaica’s popular beach resort of Montego Bay before sailing to the UNESCO-listed waterfront city of Cienfuegos with its graceful architecture. Cruise highlights also include Cuba’s picturesque and beautiful beaches of Isla de la Juventud before returning to Havana for the city stay. From £1,635pp (two sharing), full board. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Departs January 26, 2015.

Welcome Aboard! With our festive events! 12th, 13th, 14th & 18th Dec 2014 Aboard Marco Polo Step on board Marco Polo at the London Cruise Terminal, Tilbury, for a fabulous show and a delicious four course lunch or dinner plus the option to stay overnight with breakfast the following morning. A fantastic opportunity to view Marco Polo’s facilities and cabins, sample the delicious cuisine and enjoy stylish entertainment. Includes welcome cocktails and wine with the meal.

Lunch & Show £49pp Welcome cocktails Four course dinner with wine Spectacular show Chance to tour the ships facilities

Dinner & Show £79pp Pre-dinner cocktails Four course dinner with wine Glittering show & Late night cabaret Stay overnight with breakfast in a twin cabin from only £10 per person

www.cruiseandmaritime.com/overnight-events to book online or call 0844 332 0713 Terms & Conditions apply. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice. Prices are from and per person based on two adults sharing a twin cabinOperated by South Quay Travel & Leisure Ltd trading as Cruise & Maritime Voyages. ABTA V9945. 1748

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T COULD be a scene from a residents and visitors to reconnect Charles Dickens novel as a horse with what the village high street drawn carriage clip clops along has to offer. Ingatestone’s atmospheric high Along with the Ingatestone and street. But this is just one of many Fryerning Business Club Denise arresting sights that can be enjoyed has planned everything to precision at the annual Victorian Evening. from organising the road closure to Take a stroll down memory ensure everyone’s safety, plus all lane of Christmas past, a far cry the attractions and participants. from the bustle of the modern day “I was involved from year High Street, and enjoy a magical one when it was just a late night ambience, with something for all shopping,” says Denise. “We the family. wanted all aspects of the This will be the 9th year the community to join in, event has taken place but the from the Scouts, first time that independent women’s traders and local business institute, people have organised the local drama evening. groups, the Denise Morris from Church, Beresfords Estate but most Agents is one of these. importantly She has been involved the local for the past eight years businesses. and is instrumental in “As a organising tomorrow’s committee we Father Christmas greets event which once again knew it would a child in traditional Victorian dress is a great way of getting need to be

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entertaining for the residents so it was decided to stick with old traditions such as bell ringing and carol singing, but to appeal to younger folk, bring in a A traditional horse and carriage magician and will transport the Mayor and craft stalls. Plus, special guests through the village for gentlemen, hot shaves at Michael’s Barbers.” Reverend Patrick Sherring will And what an evening residents welcome them. and visitors can look forward to. Festooned with pretty lights The evening will start at 6pm when and beautiful window displays, the Town Crier will announce the Ingatestone certainly looks pretty evenings proceedings kicking off as a picture this time of year and with the traditional parade. The with many retailers dressed in Mayor of Brentwood, various typical Victorian era clothing, dignitaries and guests including there is certainly something Father and Mother Christmas will Dickenensian in the air. be transported by Horse Drawn Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim Carriage from the Crown Pub might not be present but the through the High Street to St Scouts, Guides and Brownies will Edmunds Parish Church where be manning numerous craft and

The Ingatestone Victorian Evening from 6pm-8.30pm, Friday December 5, 2014, admission free. For more details visit victorianevening.co.uk

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food stalls selling a variety of goodies from roasted chestnuts and candy floss to succulent hog roast. There are plenty of fun and games guaranteed for children too, from face painting to an an early sighting of Father Christmas complete with magical snow showers (albeit by machine) and sing-alongs for all. So come and celebrate this unique evening, enjoy a glass of wine, a mince pie and help keep the spirit of Christmas both past and present well and truly alive.

The Mousetrap, the legendary Agatha Christie thriller now celebrating its 60th anniversary production is currently showing at Cliffs Pavilon Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea. The suspense-fuelled play the longest running in theatre history, is regarded as ‘a truly entertaining classic thriller’. The nerve-shredding plot centres around a group of people snow-bound in a country house

who learn a murderer is in their midst. Until December 6. Tickets from £16.50. Book online southendtheatres.org

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Top stand-up comedy is provided on Sunday as The Laughing Pod, Billericay comes to The Ivory Rooms. The comedy night takes place on the first Sunday of each month and this weekend is its Christmas Special.

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A great lineup includes Irish-Iranian comic Patrick Monahan and Bob Slayer both regulars on the Edinburgh Fringe circuit. The night of laughs is compered by Christian Steel who has also tried his hand at Shakespeare and BBC dramas. An entertaining evening ahead! Tickets £10. The Ivory Rooms, Billericay, Sunday December 7. To book visit: essex-live.co.uk

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Things to do this

Sup more than 50 real ales, craft cider and delightful Belgian brews at the Kingsway Hall in Dovercourt this weekend. The 13th Harwich & Dovercourt Bay Winter Ale Festival takes place until Saturday and the event is guaranteed to be a great one. There’s a beer menu to ponder with something for everyone,

hearty food including tasty pub classics and live performances from various bands. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm. CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale) members free, nonmembers from £2.50. For more information visit tendringcamra. org.uk/harwichfest.html

It’s panto-time again so what better than to join than the classic fairytale of Cinderella at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre. Starring Ignatius Anthony, Dale Superville and Tim Freeman. With Santa’s visit just around the corner, start the celebrations now and join Cinderella her faithful friend Buttons, wicked Baroness Evilla and the ugly step-sisters for a chorus of laughs.

Until January 11. Tickets from £10. Book online mercurytheatre. co.uk

VISIT

Head to Central Park, Chelmsford this Sunday for a Santa Fun Run. Dig out your reindeer ears and come and support Farleigh Hospice on their sponsored 4km – whether you’re there to join in or simply cheer on the runners, everyone is welcome. Registration has now closed but if you want to take part you can register and pay on the day. Download and complete the ‘On The Day Registration Form’ and bring this along with your payment. Sunday December 7, 9am-2pm, £10 adults £5 children. Visit farleighhospice.org/santa

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6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.35 Match of the Day Day (R/S) (R/S) 9.00 9.00 The The Andrew Andrew Marr Marr Show Show (S) (S) 10.00 10.00 Fern Fern Britton Britton Meets.. Meets.. (S) (S) 11.00 11.00 Sunday Politics (S) 12.15 Match of Sunday Politics (S) 12.15 Match of the the Day Day Extra (S) (S) 1.15 1.15 Bargain Bargain Hunt Hunt (R/S) (R/S) 1.45 1.45 FA FA Extra Cup Final Score (S) 4.20 Songs of Praise Cup Final Score (S) 4.20 Songs of Praise (S) (S) 4.55 Christmas Supermarket Secrets (R/S) 4.55 Christmas Supermarket Secrets (R/S) 5.55 News (S) 6.20 Countryfile (S) 5.55 News (S) 6.20 Countryfile (S) 7.20 Strictly Strictly Come Come Dancing Dancing (S) (S) 7.20 8.00 8.00 Antiques Antiques Roadshow Roadshow The The show show heads to Waltham Forest heads to Waltham Forest Town Town Hall Hall in London, where a lively East in East London, where a lively crowd crowd reveal surprises including a Rolex, reveal surprises including a Rolex, a a ring and and an an old old train train ticket. ticket. (S) (S) ring 9.00 9.00 Remember Remember Me Me Hannah Hannah is is driven driven to to save save Tom Tom Parfitt Parfitt from from a a haunting haunting that that has has lasted lasted a a lifetime, lifetime, but but will will Tom’s Tom’s freedom come at a price? (S) freedom come at a price? (S) 10.00 News News (S) (S) 10.00 10.30 10.30 Match Match of of the the Day Day 2 2 (S) (S) 11.35 The Apprentice 11.35 The Apprentice (R/S) (R/S) 12.35 FILM: Racing for Time 12.35 FILM: Racing for Time (2008) (2008) Prison Prison drama drama with with Charles Charles S S Dutton Dutton and and Yaya DaCosta. DaCosta. (S) (S) 2.00 2.00 Weather Weather for for the the Yaya Week Ahead Ahead (S) (S) 2.05 Week 2.05 News News (S) (S)

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6.00 The The Aquabats! Aquabats! (R/S) (R/S) 6.35 6.35 Pat Pat & & Stan Stan 6.00 (R/S) (R/S) 7.05 7.05 Canimals Canimals (R/S) (R/S) 7.25 7.25 Mr Mr Bean Bean (R/S) 8.10 Text Santa (R/S) 8.30 The (R/S) 8.10 Text Santa (R/S) 8.30 The Munch Munch Box Box (S) (S) 9.25 9.25 Dinner Dinner Date Date (R/S) (R/S) 10.20 10.20 Murder, Murder, She She Wrote Wrote (R/S) (R/S) 11.25 11.25 Storage Hoarders Hoarders (R/S) (R/S) 12.25 12.25 Countrywise Countrywise Storage (R/S) (R/S) 12.55 12.55 Doc Doc Martin Martin (R/S) (R/S) 2.00 2.00 Keep Keep It It in in the the Family Family (R/S) (R/S) 3.00 3.00 FILM: FILM: Harry Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) (2002) Fantasy Fantasy with with Daniel Daniel Radcliffe Radcliffe and and Emma Watson. Watson. (S) (S) 6.00 6.00 News News (S) (S) 6.30 6.30 Emma You’ve Been Framed! (S) You’ve Been Framed! (S) 7.00 7.00 The The Chase Chase (S) (S) 8.00 8.00 The The X X Factor Factor (S) (S) 9.30 I’m I’m a a Celebrity...Get Celebrity...Get Me Me Out Out 9.30 of of Here! Here! (S) (S) 10.35 Jonathan Ross Jonathan’s 10.35 Jonathan Ross Jonathan’s guests guests are are Miranda Miranda Hart, Hart, Jeremy Jeremy Clarkson Clarkson and Martin Freeman. (S) and Martin Freeman. (S) 11.40 News News (S) (S) 11.40 11.55 11.55 FILM: FILM: Play Play Misty Misty for for Me Me (1971) (1971) Thriller Thriller with with Clint Clint Eastwood Eastwood and and Jessica Walter. (S) Jessica Walter. (S) 1.40 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy 1.40 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle Kyle USA (R/S) (R/S) 3.45 3.45 Nightscreen Nightscreen (S) (S) USA

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5.40 NFL (S) 6.05 Great Ethiopian Run (S) 7.00 FIM FIM Superbike Superbike World World Championship Championship (S) (S) 7.00 8.00 The The Morning Morning Line Line (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Weekend Weekend 8.00 10.00 Everybody Everybody Kitchen with with Waitrose Waitrose (S) (S) 10.00 Kitchen 10.30 Frasier Frasier (R/S) (R/S) Loves Raymond Raymond (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 Loves 11.25 The The Big Big Bang Bang Theory Theory (R/S) (R/S) 11.55 11.55 11.25 Simpsons (R/S) 12.20 Marvel’s Agents Simpsons (R/S) 12.20 Marvel’s Agents of of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1.20 CH4 CH4 Racing Racing (S) (S) S.H.I.E.L.D. (R/S) (R/S) 1.20 4.00 Come Dine with Me. Five episodes. 4.00 Come Dine with Me. Five episodes. (R/S) 6.30 News News (S) (S) (R/S) 6.30 7.00 7.00 Inside Inside Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce (R/S) (R/S) 8.00 FILM: Battleship 8.00 FILM: Battleship (2012) (2012) Sci-Fi Sci-Fi thriller starring Taylor thriller starring Taylor Kitsch Kitsch and and Liam Neeson. (S) Liam Neeson. (S) 10.35 FILM: From Dusk Til Dawn 10.35 FILM: From Dusk Til Dawn (1995) (1995) Cult Cult horror horror starring starring Quentin Quentin Tarantino, Tarantino, George Clooney, Salma Hayek George Clooney, Salma Hayek and and Harvey Harvey Keitel. Keitel. (R) (R) 12.40 FILM: The Talented Mr Ripley 12.40 FILM: The Talented Mr Ripley (1999) (1999) Oscar-nominated Oscar-nominated drama drama with with Matt Matt Damon, Jude Jude Law Law and and Gwyneth Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow. Damon, 3.05 Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Omnibus 5.15 A A (R) 3.05 Omnibus (S) (S) 5.15 (R) Place in in the the Sun: Sun: Home Home Or Or Away Away (R/S) (R/S) Place

CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake 10.30 FILM: Santa Junior

6.00 Milkshake 10.30 FILM: Santa Junior (2002) (2002) Festive Festive fantasy fantasy starring starring Lauren Lauren Holly Holly and and Judd Judd Nelson. Nelson. (S) (S) 12.15 12.15 FILM: FILM: Meet Meet the the Santas (2005) Comedy sequel starring Santas (2005) Comedy sequel starring Steve Steve Guttenberg. (S) 1.55 FILM: Hats Off to Guttenberg. (S) 1.55 FILM: Hats Off to Christmas (2013) (2013) Festive Festive drama drama starring starring Christmas Haylie Haylie Duff. Duff. (S) (S) 3.40 3.40 FILM: FILM: Mrs Mrs Miracle Miracle (2009) Christmas drama starring James (2009) Christmas drama starring James Van Van Der Der Beek Beek and and Doris Doris Roberts. Roberts. (S) (S) 5.35 5.35 FILM: FILM: Noel (2004) Drama with Susan Sarandon, Noel (2004) Drama with Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz Penelope Cruz and and Robin Robin Williams. Williams. (S) (S) 7.25 7.25 Britain’s Britain’s Craziest Craziest Christmas Christmas Lights Documentary following Lights Documentary following four four UK UK households households as as they they transform transform their suburban suburban semis semis into into a a glittering glittering their festival festival of of Christmas Christmas lights. lights. (R/S) (R/S) 8.25 8.25 News News (S) (S) 8.30 FILM: Rocky Balboa (2006) 8.30 FILM: Rocky Balboa (2006) Drama Drama starring starring Sylvester Sylvester Stallone Stallone as as the the famous fictional fictional boxer. boxer. (S) (S) famous 10.30 10.30 FILM: FILM: Pale Pale Rider Rider (1985) (1985) Western Western starring starring Clint Clint Eastwood. Eastwood. (S) (S) 12.40 12.40 Supercasino Supercasino 3.10 3.10 Gotham Gotham (R/S) (R/S) 4.00 House Doctor (R/S) 4.25 4.00 House Doctor (R/S) 4.25 Make Make It It Big. Double Double bill. bill. (R/S) (R/S) 5.15 5.15 Milkshake Milkshake Big.

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6.10 NFL (R/S) 7.05 How I Met Your Mother (R/S) (R/S) 7.55 7.55 Frasier Frasier (R/S) (R/S) 8.30 8.30 Small Small Animal Animal Hospital Hospital (S) (S) 9.00 9.00 Jamie’s Jamie’s Comfort Comfort Food Food (R/S) 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S) 12.30 The (R/S) 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S) 12.30 The Big Bang Bang Theory. Theory. Three Three episodes. episodes. (R/S) (R/S) Big 1.55 1.55 Simpsons Simpsons (R/S) (R/S) 2.50 2.50 FILM: FILM: Stardust Stardust (2007) Family fantasy starring Charlie (2007) Family fantasy starring Charlie Cox, Cox, Sienna Sienna Miller Miller and and Claire Claire Danes. Danes. (R/S) (R/S) 5.25 5.25 FILM: Home Home Alone Alone 2: 2: Lost Lost in in New New York York FILM: (1992) (1992) Family Family comedy comedy sequel sequel starring starring Macaulay Macaulay Culkin. Culkin. (R/S) (R/S) 7.45 7.45 News News (S) (S) 8.00 The Billion 8.00 The Billion Pound Pound Base Base Britain’s Britain’s biggest overseas overseas base base since since World World biggest War II is closing down War II is closing down for for good good and and Channel 4 has exclusive access Channel 4 has exclusive access to to the operation. (S) the operation. (S) 9.00 Homeland Carrie is forced to 9.00 Homeland Carrie is forced to improvise to to salvage salvage her her mission, mission, improvise while while the the CIA CIA swiftly swiftly closes closes in in on on a leak. (S) a leak. (S) 10.00 FILM: Sinister (2012) Supernatural 10.00 FILM: Sinister (2012) Supernatural horror horror starring starring Ethan Ethan Hawke. Hawke. (S) (S) 12.05 Alan Alan Carr Carr (R/S) (R/S) 1.00 1.00 NFL NFL (S) (S) 12.05 5.10 Win It Cook It (R/S) 5.10 Win It Cook It (R/S)

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The right Mixx B

ACK in 2009 Kia launched the Soul which sold well in America, particularly to 20-something college students, but its chunky looks somehow failed to light the spark of British buyers. Now a second generation Soul will hope to address that with even more funky styling inside and out, taking a lot of design cues from its 2012 concept car, the Track’ster. Externally the Soul still retains the upright stance and squarish looks of the original, but styling cues front and rear have given a fresh dramatic look to the Soul. The use of gloss piano black for the front and rear bumpers and wheel arches, while the treatment to front and rear LED light clusters adds to the kerbside appeal. Model line-up

CHRIS MANNING comprises 12 in all, beginning with Start, Connect and Connect Plus being the regular cars and for a more distinctive Soul there is Mixx and Maxx. Engines are both 1.6-litre capacity for diesel and petrol mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox, with automatic option only available on the diesel powerplant. On test was the Soul Mixx which has an on the road price of £19,750 for the manualgearboxed diesel version. Add £1,500 for the automatic option. Standard features on every Soul are DAB radio, tyre pressure monitor system, air conditioning, electric windows all round, electricially adjustable door mirrors, steering wheel mounted controls, USB and AUX ports and six

airbags. Only thing missing (which is becoming increasingly common on new cars) is the deletion of a CD player. Based on the Cee’d platform it is longer and wider which all adds to increased interior space benefitting leg and shoulder room and the wider tailgate opening with increased luggage capacity to 354 litres. Under the boot floor are three moulded storage boxes, handy for keeping such things as tools, boots etc hidden away. Inside the Mixx has a very modern jazzy interior with excellent quality fit and finish which really gives it an upmarket feel. Stacked air vents either end of the dashboard are topped off with circular tweeters and at night time the large door speakers come into their own. Surrounding the front door speakers

is a light ring, which either pulses to the music being played or changes colour when set to Mood. Behind the wheel the deeply-recessed instrument binnacle takes a bit of getting used to, as at first glance the dials seem a long way away. Using the Cee’d chassis allows the fitment of Flex Steer, which adjusts the power assistance, with three setting of Normal, Comfort and Sport. Out on the road the ride of the

KIA SOUL Mixx (£12,600-£21,550) i Car Facts

TEST DRIVE KIA SOUL

Soul Mixx was a bit disappointing. I found the ride to be choppy and making more of the bumps in the road that were actually there. Some of this could be down to the fitting of the low profile 235/45 18in tyres, which

is something I have experienced before with these skinny sidewalled tyres. Fitting different deeper profile tyres which have more give in the sidewalls often alleviates this. On test the 1.6-litre engine, with 126bhp

proved to be a willing performer. It was noticeably quiet even from start up from cold and reaches 0-60 in 10.8 seconds and CO2 rating of 132g/km. Over a mixed town traffic/motorway driving it achieved 47.6mpg, the official

Government test figure on the combined cycle being 56.5mpg. n Kia have just revealed an all-electric Soul EV. It is the Korean companies first electric car to be sold globally and is priced at £24,995 after £5,000 Government grant.

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Weekend Football

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West Ham v Swansea Tottenham v Crystal Palace Stoke v Arsenal Nottingham Forest v Charlton Ipswich v Leeds

BASKETBALL

LONDON FOOTBALL FOCUS West Ham United 1 Newcastle United 0

AARON Cresswell scored his first goal for the Hammers as the team moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a win against in-form Newcastle. Their streak of six wins in a row came to an end after Creswell steered in Kouyate’s shot just before the hour mark. The win was an excellent way to remedy last week’s loss to Everton; West Ham’s only defeat in their last seven games. Boss Sam Allardyce was pleased with the goal, “We have to say it was a fantastic finish from Cresswell. It was fortuitous he got in that position. He’s a full-back and carried on his run into the box.”

Essex Leopards Newham Neptunes

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National Trophy

Charlton Athletic 0 Ipswich Town 1

DEBUTANT Noel Hunt denied Charlton a share of the points with an injury-time goal at The Valley on Saturday. “It was cruel” grumbled Addicks boss Bob Peeters at full-time, “We only have ourselves to blame. We had enough chances to win maybe two games but it’s about finishing”. Despite the loss, Charlton remain only three points off of the Championship play-off spots, a position they’ll look to build on after midfielder Francis Coquelin extended his loan from Arsenal last week.

JUNIOR RUGBY

EMPHATIC VICTORY OLD Brentwood’s travelled to Woodford for a league match with only thirteen players and it looked like a heavy defeat was on the cards. The boys however had different ideas and produced one of the best performances of the season so far. Tom Walker caught the ball straight from the kick off and ran half the length of the pitch to score a try under the posts which was converted by Toby Austin. OB’s piled on the pressure and played with confidence, scrum half Tim Mason saw an opening on the blindside and showed his strength running in a try from the ten metre line. It looked like OB,’s we’re going to maintain a clean sheet until Woodford passed the ball along their back line to score an unconverted try minutes

DOUBLE CREAM FOR BIG CATS

Old Brentwood’s Woodford

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before half time taking the score to 19-5. At the start of the second half forwards Oliver Potter and Miles Brewerton continued to dominate, taking control of the breakdown resulting in Woodford being penalised on their own 22 metre line, a quick tap penalty was taken and OB’s scored in the corner. Strong defence from George Burnett and a try-saving tackle from Alex Savage prevented Woodford from breaking the OB’s line. Good support play and passing allowed Toby Austin to score under the posts and some powerful running from prop Tomi Sotire gave Tom Walker his third try which sealed an emphatic 36-5 victory.

Victory for Old Brentwood under 14s rugby squad

EOPARDS sealed home court advantage and top spot in the south pool of the National Trophy with a comfortable 94-68 win against Newham Neptunes on Saturday. The visitors to Harlow Leisure Zone matched the Big Cats in the first half, but were blown away by a 32-17 third period as Robert Youngblood’s side set up a quarter-final against Leicester Warriors at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday January 11. Will Ashby led the Leopards with 16 points, with Dave Ajumobi adding 15 and Lawrence Brown 14. Albert Margai (13) and Courtney Van Beest (10) also finished in double figures as all 10 available Leopards played at least 16 minutes and got on the scoresheet. The Big Cats shaded the first period 23-21, and a 10-3 run to close out the first half sent them into the locker room with a 45-38 lead. But it was a 15-2 run early in the second half that put the home side firmly in control, and they never looked back after that, going into the final break 77-55 ahead before outscoring Neptunes 17-13 in the fourth period. On Sunday evening Youngblood’s side made it six straight wins as they shaded a tight game in Westminster 61-60. The Big Cats trailed 34-27 with 3:10 remaining in the first half, but a timeout from Youngblood steadied things for the visitors and they finished the half strongly to cut the margin to 39-37. It was still a two point game with four minutes of the third period, and a basket former Leopard and England international Mike Martin sent Warriors into the final break 52-48 ahead. The game was tied with 23.9 seconds remaining on the clock when Ajumobi stole the ball with 7.1 seconds remaining and drove to the basket where he was hit what could easily have been called an intentional foul. He picked himself up, but missed the first free-throw before hitting the second and Leopards hung on for the victory. n The winner of our competition to win a family ticket to see the Leopards in action against Newham Neptunes on December 14 was Chris White from Shenfield.

MEN’S HOCKEY

Seven up for untouchable Brentwood BRENTWOOD ended their rocky start to life in Division One with the most complete team victory in emphatic style against local rivals Chelmsford. As the game started, Brentwood matched their opponents well, even from the start forcing them to rely on their centre-back to either throw long ariels or crash-balls to gain any penetration into the Brentwood half. The start got even better as minutes in, a sliding James Duggan turned one home from close on his return from injury. The early goal put Brentwood on the front foot and in control of the game. Brentwood contained Chelmsford

Brentwood 1st Chelmsford 2nd

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well and won a penalty-corner for their pressure. Steven Naven stepped-up and threw a screamer of a drag-flick into the top right hand corner. Naven once again produced a powerful drag-flick, leaving defenders to dodge out the way, as the ball flew into the top left corner. The onslaught continued. A nice passing move down the right with Kris Waites moved the ball into the circle and Henry Wollaston pounced on it, to gain his first if the match as

Chelmsford’s woes continued. They then lost a player to the sin-bin for a cynical foul and Brentwood struck again, this time through Jak Taylor. Another goal-mouth melee saw the ball rebound off the keeper to a waiting Naven, who launched the ball into the roof of the net for his hat-trick. Brentwood were untouchable, with solidarity stemming from the defence through the pitch and remained calm even during a sin-bin period for two players. Alex Henderson got the last goal with a one-on-one with the keeper, which he coolly put on his reverse to convert.

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KICKBOXING

Photo: Flare Photography

TRIPLE WIN DELIGHT FOR FALCON R

OMFORD’S Team Falcon travelled to Rochester Kent, where three fighters where representing the club in top level kickboxing. With current three-time British Champion Gareth Evans defending his IKF British title, current World Champion Liam Wells fighting a Belgium fighter in K1 Kickboxing rules and Sarah Worsold challenging for the IKF Five Nations title, this was only the second time in four years all three of Falcons elite fighters had been on the same event. First in the ring was Sarah Worsfold fighting current Irish champion Amy Wilson from Donegal for the IKF Five Nations Full Contact Kickboxing title. It was clear immediately that the power of Worsfold was going to be a big factor in the fight, but the Irish fighter also showed she was ready to take the shots and make the task hard for Worsfold and looking to land her trademark big left hook. The power of the exchanges were telling by the fourth round with Sarah slightly bleeding from the nose and Wilson with swelling over both eyes but particularly the left after taking a large number of powerful straight right hands from Worsfold. The result was a unanimous points victory to Sarah Worsfold, the new IKF Five Nations kickboxing champion from Falcon.

Above: Liam Wells K1 winner Left: Gareth Evans, still British IKF champion Below: Sarah Worsfold, new IKF Five Nations champion

RUGBY

Photo: Alan C. Hudson

Skipper Martin Gillett opened the scoring for Brentwood

Next up for Falcon was World Full Contact champion Liam Wells fighting under K1 rules. Up against an experienced K1 rules fighter Liam was out to prove his skill set can be just as lethal up against a very tough and skilful fighter is was clear that Liam was going to be putting in dominant display. Over the three rounds he wobbled his opponent on a number of occasions but three rounds were not enough to get a stoppage against such a tough opponent. The fight went to the judges card and the winner of this international match up was Falcons Liam Wells by unanimous decision. Last fight of the night was Gareth Evans defending his IKF British title against former opponent and recent world championships silver medallist Michael Groom. The fight was underway and Evans was looking to stamp his authority against his slightly taller opponent and Groom being cautious of Evans power was fighting well on the back foot.  Evans was getting the better of exchanges and in the third round came when a shot which sent Groom to the canvas. Evans was now looking to end the fight and although he was stalking his opponent the fight went the full distance.  The winner by unanimous decision and still IKF super-welterweight British Champion was Gareth Evans. A fantastic night for Falcon Kickboxing which has completed a great year for the club and the fighters.

Gillett try leads the charge BRENTWOOD travelled to Ilford Wanderers for a hastily re-arranged game, after Brentwood’s pitches were deemed unplayable due to the adverse weather. The Brentwood team began well and the game plan was clearly to play a fast open game utilising the pace on offer in the backs. This approach was rewarded with an opening try from evergreen skipper Martin Gillett, who finished off a sparkling move to side step his way over after some strong build up play from Declan Gillett and robust centre Bob Bird. The game then entered a very even period with Ilford’s superior

Ilford Wanderers 14 Brentwood 3rd XV 32 Essex Merit League: Division 6

set piece and indiscipline from the Brentwood team resulting in Brentwood being pegged back following an array of penalty offences the score at the interval ending 12-7. Ilford dominated possession at the start of the second half and more indiscipline resulting in a yellow card for Brentwood, they found themselves very much on the back foot but got through the sin bin period without conceding any points. Ultimately the pressure told and

the Ilford scrum half eventually powered over from a short range penalty for a converted score to take the game into the final quarter with Brentwood holding a narrow 15-14 lead. Following strong running from Mark Smith the ball was again moved wide for another Brentwood score from full back Dennie Jones. With Ilford now tiring, Brentwood were able to round things off in style with another excellent team try this time finished off by Bob Bird. n Brentwood U19s have progressed to the second round of the Essex Cup following a tough 17-15 victory over Woodford Colts.

FOOTBALL

Rees pair seals win Brentwood Town 3 Gt Wakering Rovrs 0 Rymans Division One North

ROBBIE Rees scored twice as Brentwood Town moved up to third in Ryman Division One North with a 3-0 victory over Great Wakering Rovers at The Arena. Both Rees and Sam Bantick scored with free-kick’s either side of half-time and the former made sure of the win late on with a long-range shot, stretching Brentwood’s unbeaten league run to six. Rees curled a 25-yard free-kick in towards the back post and the ball glanced past head of Ryan O’Rawe and in beyond goalkeeper Adam Seal. Great Wakering almost levelled the score late in the half as Nash burst through on goal but Blues’ keeper Ollie Bowles was quick off his line to deny the frontman. Bowles made sure there was no way back for the away side with a good save from Jay Nash at the back post before Rees added his second of the day, completing the win seven minutes from time with a shot from range.

City’s early exit from cup Bishop’s Stortford Chelmsford City

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FA Trophy

STORTFORD progressed to the First Round of the FA Trophy after sealing a good win against Chelmsford City in what was eventually a tight game. Two goals from forward Ryan Auger, a curling effort from Sheldon Sellears and an unlucky own-goal had the Blue’s cruising with just 20 minutes to go. Chelmsford managed to fight their way back into the tie to set up a nervy finish. A close-range goal from Michael Cheeks began the Clarets comeback, followed by substitute Jason Williams driving effort after 80 minutes. Defender Yado Mambo score after a goalmouth scramble, but it was too little too late for Chelmsford City.

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