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A right rural feast Jumping sheep and jousting knights at the Essex Country Show

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ELEBRATING the best of rural Essex, the Essex Country Show has become one of the largest of its kind in the South East, and is set to welcome around 35,000 visitors next weekend at the Barleylands Bolddog Lings stunt team

Show Ground in Billericay. Now in its 29th year, it is taking place on September 12 & 13, highlights to look forward to include: medieval jousting From Knights of the Damned, breathtaking motorbike displays from Britain’s Got Talent runners-up Bolddog Lings with gravity defying stunts in the main arena. Throughout the weekend, steam engines will be back at work; just like they were around 100 years ago and alongside the monstrous ploughing engines, and beautifully decorated showman’s engines, their will be over 60 model steam engines.

Over 300 classic cars, vintage military vehicles and motorbikes, from a 1925 Austin 7 and a rare 1934 Citroen Rosalie, through to the much loved classics of the 1960’s will delight young and old. Visitors will be transported back to Old England joining in demonstrations showcasing the rural skills of yesteryear, from boat building and blacksmiths to barrel making and spoon carving, they bring the past to life. Some fairground attractions never go out of style. Visitors can ride on the vintage horse carousel, jump aboard the 60ft ferris wheel or play traditional fairground games.

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and savoury goods can be tasted, from speciality pies and vintage cheeses to chocolate dipped marshmallows, there’s plenty to tempt. Plus visitors can pop into La Bottega Caffѐ & Deli, based within the Craft Village. Save money by buying tickets online. For more information on attractions at the show visit the website www.EssexCountryShow.co.uk.

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Healthy return to school for your kids

T’S that time of year again when no doubt many Mums and Dads will be breathing a collective sigh of relief as they wave their children off to school following a lovely, but long, summer holiday. For some children it will be their first day at school and there will be plenty of butterflies, for others it will be a chance to entertain friends with stories of their summer adventures, but for all it’s an opportunity to grow and learn. So, how can you give your child a head start and make sure they thrive when going back to school? The following tips may help: FUEL THEM UP First things first, make sure they fuel up before they leave the house. A good breakfast, preferably one that combines protein and complex carbohydrates, such as eggs or baked beans on wholemeal toast, will help to keep concentration levels high. It is well documented that eating

breakfast is the best start to the day, helping to improve cognitive function and memory in children and even boosting test results. BOOST THEIR EFAS Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids can help with learning, behavioural difficulties and problems concentrating. Oily fish, such as sardines and mackerel, are typically a good source of these essential omegas, but not the easiest of foods to get your five-year old to eat. Walnuts and pumpkin seeds are also good sources and may be a little more palatable, or you could try supplementing with a fish oil supplement ‘disguised’ especially for children: Paradox OmegaSchool, for example, is flavoured with delicious natural lemon and each individual chew provides the equivalent in omega-3 as one portion of oily fish. Available from Boots and independent health shops, £6.99.

KEEPING THE BUGS AT BAY In addition to brain health behaviour you may also want to think about supporting your child’s immunity as they return back to school. The classroom is a breeding ground for an untold number of bugs and germs and sometimes it can feel as though you’re fighting an uphill battle; no sooner have you nursed your child through one illness than another comes along! Help keep the bugs at bay with Bio-Strath®’s Herbal Elixir, a liquid food supplement clinically trialled to help improve immune health, concentration and vitality in children. A herbal yeast complex rich in vital nutrients, Bio-Strath® has been found to improve fatigue and resistance to infection. The study, carried out on 83 children over a period of five months also revealed improved concentration and less agitation. Available from Holland & Barrett and other health stores, £8.99 for 100ml.

HAND HYGIENE A recent news report found that families with children are much likely to be ill for longer, and depending on how big the family unit is, some as much as 60% of the year. Germs on a child’s hands can be easily passed to other children by direct touch or indirectly by

touching contaminated objects. Once on the hands they are easily transferred to the mouth and this is how many infections are spread. It is therefore important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly and thoroughly, especially after every visit to the toilet and prior to eating or preparing food. Pic: Tesco

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facebook.com/Proud.of.Our.Ale. The World Record attempt marks the start of the fatlings ‘Proud of Our Ale’ beer festival which runs through to October 31. Over those six weeks, the pub will be offering an expanded selection of cask ales, a ‘buy six pints, get one free’ deal, a collector card giving drinkers a T-shirt after 12 pints, beer ‘flights’ of three different third-pints of ale and a 20% discount to CAMRA members. Proud of Our Ale coincides with Cask Ale Week, the celebration of cask ale which runs nationally from September 24 to October 4. General manager Sandy Castle said: “On the day when rugby is coming home to the UK, it seems only appropriate that we should also bring home the record for drinking beer and getting the Proud of Our Ale festival and the Rugby World Cup off to a flying start.”

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Stand Up Comedy - Don’t Take It Personal! in brief Local Essex boy and comedian Ross Henson tells us about his new adult comedy show which comes to Basildon’s Towngate Theatre on October 22.

Why did you decide to do a one-man show? I did a show a year and a half ago called “Keep Calm And Rolo” and thought, why not do another one. Mainly also because I have such a great fan base through Children’s Entertainment performing as “Crazy Legs” and the kids’ parents kept asking me to do a show for the adults. I had previously been thinking about it so I just gritted my teeth, put tickets on sale and people turned up, and loved every minute of it How long have you been doing comedy for? I’ve been performing for 10 years and in the last three I have started to do stand comedy. Who are your comedy inspirations? Jim Carrey, Lee Evans, Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy,

Adam Sandler, Simon Pegg, Kevin James, Lee Mack, Jack Whitehall, Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy), Tommy Copper, Norman Wisdom What style of comedy do you do? I’d say story telling mixed with gags and musical comedy. What else is going on for you right now? Where do I start, well other than the stand up comedy show this October (details available on rosshenson.com), I’m currently working on a comedy album, as well as releasing my own music on iTunes, and google play to follow up to my most recent release “You Got It” and “Keep Calm And Rolo (live audio comedy show), as well as writing and producing tracks for other artists. Also there’s an adult cartoon animation called Degree. At the moment its on youtube as a series, which myself and Peter Lay are writing and producing, we also do the majority of the voiceovers

GIVEAWAY - 10 PAIRS OF TICKETS

E have 10 pairs of tickets to giveaway for the pawsitively fantastic All About Dogs show taking place at Hylands Park from September 26-27. The event organised by Aztec Events promises a jam-packed weekend providing just about anything a dog-lover could wish for. Situated in the grounds of the stunning Grade II-listed property in Chelmsford, Essex, there will be entertaining demonstrations by Conquest K9 and Kidgility as well as plenty of ‘have a go’ games and competitions to give your four-legged friends their own special day out. The show’s extensive line-up of trade stands will sell a whole range of dog products from beautiful collars and comfortable beds to new coats and specialist dog foods. It also features stacks

of expert grooming and behavioural advice from top canine professionals. To be in with a chance of winning one of 10 pairs of tickets simply answer the following question: What was the dog called in Doctor Who? Send your answer to competitions@madeinessex.net. Closing date Monday September 14, 2015.

n CELEBRATING COMMUNITY WORK An award ceremony celebrated the fantastic work being carried out by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and its partners in helping to improve lives and make the County safer. The Community Awards, were held at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's Kelvedon Park Headquarters on Friday August 28.

for the show. Lastly I’m writing a film for Hollywood and slowly putting together a sitcom as well. So not that much really. What do you enjoy doing when not on stage? I will watch things that I can learn from, mainly comedy based films or stand up shows, because you can never stop learning. What do you love in life? A soppy ending and making people laugh! Tickets for Ross’s show “Don’t Take It Personal” on October 22, at the Basildon Towngate Theatre are on sale now. www.towngatetheatre.co.uk.

n SUPER ONLINE OPTICIANS Superdrug has launched a new Online Opticians offering more than 900 styles of prescription glasses and sunglasses for men and women, for as little as £9. The service is available from: opticians. superdrug.com. n DONKEY DERBY Donkey rides, a miniature railway, and classic cars are just some of the highlights at Brocks Farm Ingatestone Road, Stock, on Sunday September 6. Gates open 12pm. Admission £2 per adult, £1 per child. Free parking.

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Exciting developments for Riverside Ice & Leisure

HELMSFORD’S flagship Riverside Ice Visitors to the Leisure and Leisure Centre is Centre in 2018 will benefit to receive a significant from a larger more investment to develop a larger modern swimmng pool modern swimming pool, fit for hosting swimming galas, and much-improved gym facilities, changing rooms and reception area. Built on the site of the existing Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, the new facility will be adjacent to the existing Ice Rink and will include a 25m x 10 lane pool with flexible barrier and depth control, a 10m x 10m splash/learner/ sensory pool, seating for up to 300 spectators and an option for an exciting flume ride. The new fitness facility will include a 120-station gym - an increase of around 30% on the existing facility - as well as dedicated under the principle ‘The Best Leisure Offer for health and fitness studios, a spin the Most People’, providing an affordable familystudio and treatment and therapy room. friendly attraction suitable for all. The centre will be designed to provide access to Commenting on the plans, Cabinet Member the widest possible cross-section of the community

for Parks & Leisure, Councillor Ray Ride said “Riverside is a much loved facility that has served us well, but it is not sustainable and will not meet the demands of our community for the future.” The new facility is directly linked to plans for development within the City that amounts to over £500m of public and private sector development in the next two years. The new Leisure Centre investment complements retail, business and housing investment to provide a first class facility in the City Centre. Unlike the existing facility, business proposals for the new Centre also mean that it will be developed to provide a revenue return of some £500k per annum. In particular, Councillor Ride commented: “We are keen to develop our leisure facilities to be as inclusive as possible. New technologies mean that we will be able to offer a service to individuals and groups who may have been previously excluded from using a swimming pool, in particular physical and sensory disabled groups.” Construction of the new facility is planned to start in October 2016, with a grand opening scheduled for early February 2018. To find out more and to help shape the future of Riverside, take part in their online survey, visit www. chelmsford.gov.uk/riversidedevelopment.

THE J’S HOSPICE

Marathon runner an inspiration

UDY Burston, 78, from Basildon is the oldest runner entering the Chelmsford Marathon next month to raise money for The J’s Hospice. “I started running when I was 44 but had a break for several years due to a knee injury, restarting at the age of 58,” explains Judy. “I had watched the first London marathon in 1981 on the television and was really moved by the commitment of the competitors and atmosphere of the event. I told my family and friends that if I could get in I would do that race the next year (1982). “I knew nothing about long distance running except that to do that distance in a reasonable time you’ve got to put in a lot of training and I had 12 months. The weather for the second London marathon was perfect for running and along with 17,000 other runners I lined up for the start. It was an amazing experience and at 45 years old I came in at 3hrs 34mins.” Judy uses her marathon running to fundraise for charity – focussing on online giving from friends and acquaintances. Her training regime is anything but strict; she simply found out what worked for her and sticks to it! “At the London Marathon 2007, I was pinning my number on my vest when I realised that the young fellow sitting on the ground next to me was attaching his right leg, obviously a light weight running leg as opposed to his normal one. When you see what some people manage to achieve it is a very humbling experience,” she adds. If you’ve been inspired by Judy’s experiences and would like to take part in this year’s Chelmsford Marathon which takes place on October 18, visit www.chelmsfordmarathon.org.uk

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ORKPLACES across Essex are invited to join the nationwide Shake Up September challenge. Fresh from Workplace Challenge, the programme which combines cutting edge technology with sport and physical activity opportunities, Shake Up September encourages employees across England to increase activity levels by trying at least one new activity or sport during September. The ultimate aim for participants, is to try a new activity and to log as much of the new activity as possible throughout the month long challenge. Participants will be able to track their performance and set individual targets through personalised dashboards, whilst the online Workplace Challenge leaderboards will give a ‘real time’ indication of who is to be crowned the ultimate

Shake Up September challenge individual and team champions. Individuals and workplaces interested in trying something new, could book onto the 5 or 10K Obstacle Courses designed to challenge the mind, body and soul on Sunday September 13 at Langdon Nature Reserve. Active Essex in partnership with Blitzfitme, specialists in health and fitness programmes across Essex, will be running the event to help boost morale and promote team work. For more information and to book a place visit: www. activeessex.org. Mike Diaper, Director of Community Sport, Sport England said: “The Shake Up September challenge gives an extra incentive for us all to try something new. With close to 150 sports and activities there is lots on offer. There is also help to support people who lack confidence in taking part or are doing so for the first time. I would urge businesses who have yet to implement a physical activity policy - and even those who have, to use Workplace Challenge’s Shake Up September challenge as a catalyst to get their workplace more active more healthy and more productive.” To take part in #ShakeUpSeptember just register your workplace at workplacechallenge. org.uk, download the poster and activity pack and tell your staff and colleagues to sign up and start logging points. Could your workplace be crowned Shake Up September champion 2015?

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WITH the closing date for nominations on October 19, don’t forget to celebrate your sporting heroes and those who have made outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity in Essex by nominating them for a 2015 Active Essex Sports Award. From volunteers, coaches, clubs schools and organisations to high performing athletes, you can have your say on who receives the honours which will be presented at Colchester United’s Weston Homes Community Stadium on December 2, 2015. Gary Sullivan, OBE, Chairman of Active Essex said: “Our annual sports awards highlight those making oustanding contributions to sport and physical activity in our county. It is their passion and effort that keeps Essex at the top of the sporting charts, they are the local heroes inspiring the next generation.” Nominations can be made through www.activeessex.org/sports-awards.

Officially London’s largest skate park has opened in Mayesbrook Park

ETTER Extreme officially London’s largest indoor skate park and state-of-theart climbing zone is now open in Mayesbrook Park, between Dagenham and Barking. With 900 square metres of unrivalled terrain, including a Beginners Zone, Street Zone, Ramps and a unique keyhole-shaped Bowl, Better Extreme is the new must-visit place on the London skating scene. Extreme has been designed and built by experts for enthusiasts of all abilities including amazing features such as London’s very first key-hole Birchwood bowl. The facility is fully kitted out with: a half pipe, spine transfer, pyraminds, stair sets and banked ramps and more. One of the best things about the Better Extreme Skatepark is that you do not have to be a professional to enjoy your time here whether it’s skateboard, BMX, scooter, inline

or climbing experienced staff are available to help you learn, hone your skills and have some serious fun. Better Extreme: Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2JR. For more details visit the website extreme.better.org.uk or call 020 3004 4123.

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in brief n HAVE YOUR SAY South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) are holding another ‘Have Your Say’ meeting to discuss your queries and concerns. If you are currently using SEPT’s mental health services in south west Essex, or have a friend or relative who is and would like to give feedback or ask questions about your experiences, please join us at our new Mental Health Stakeholder Forum where you can ‘Have Your Say.’ The event will take place on Wednesday September 9, 6pm8pm at The Basildon Centre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL. Please call 0800 085 7935 or email pals@sept.nhs.uk if you would like to attend. n JACKPOT WINNER Raymond Woodland, 69, from Chigwell is celebrating his good fortune after winning £10,000 on the Saint Francis Hospice’s summer raffle. The retired office worker paid £1 for the lucky raffle ticket and on winning the top prize had to decide whether to take the money or opt for a brand new Fiat 500 Pop. “I wanted to support Saint Francis Hospice as I know how important it is to have a hospice in our community,” said Raymond who took the cash prize. n CANCER RESEARCH UK Childhood Cancer Awareness Month takes place throughout September. People in Essex are being urged to back an inspiring fundraising campaign aimed at beating childhood cancers sooner. Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens, in partnership with TK Maxx is being launched as part of the charity’s ongoing mission to find cures and kinder treatments for children, teens and young adults with cancer. Local people are being asked to donate or fundraise to support the campaign by visiting cruk.org/kidsandteens. n NATIONAL WRITERS’ AWARD A 9 year-old from Colchester has been named a Runner Up in the National Young Writers’ Award. Holly Clarke from St Lawrence Primary School fought off tough competition from children all over the region with her story called ‘Wake Up Call.’ The competition organised by tuition provider Explore Learning, which has a centre in Colchester is now in its seventh year. Almost 15,000 children entered in an effort to win a trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 worth of books for their school. The 2015 winner was 12 year-old Alexander Boxall from Eastbourne with his spine-tingling tale That’s a Wrap.

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BARNARDO’S Change A Life campaign, is urging more foster carers to come forward to help change a child’s life for the better. Children in Essex desperately need loving foster homes. Currently 855 children are being fostered in Essex and more are waiting to find a home. TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex) star Debbie Douglas is supporting the campaign as she has fostered more than 250 children. She said: “Fostering has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things I’ve done in my life. I’ve had so much joy from watching vulnerable children blossom and thrive when they are in my care. I know from being a mum that every child deserves the best start in life. You don’t have to have any special skills to foster, just be able to offer a child a loving home.” If you can help change a child’s life for the better, contact Barnardo’s by calling 0800 027 7280 or visit barnardos.org.uk/changealife.

17 year-old singer from Essex wowed the X Factor judges and got a standing ovation on Saturday night’s return of the popular singing talent show. Dean ‘Midas’ Maynard New judge Nick Grimshaw called Louisa’s performance “phenomenal,” while Simon Cowell responded with: “right now I want to mentor you.” Louisa , who Simon Cowell also declared the ‘one to beat’ - remains the 4/1 favourite after her powerful audition. Despite an initial bout of nerves she wowed everyone with her rendition of the Jackson 5’s ‘Who’s Lovin You?’ Louisa from Chafford Hundred, Grays has been singing since she was a child and idolises former X Factor winner Leona Lewis. There’s no surprise that talent scout Dean ‘Midas’ Maynard who runs Team Midas a music scouting and PR company whose acts regularly

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feature on The Voice, X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent is also backing Louisa. Dean said: “This weekend’s double of the X Factor was amazing, some immense talent but the secret is out, Team Midas are backing 17 year-old Louisa. “Without being in any way biased, her audition was quite simply one of the best in X Factor history. A faultless, world class vocal and in Chery’s words ‘a superstar’. Breathtaking stuff, goosebumps doesn’t even cover it. This weekend a star was born and her name is Louisa Johnson from Essex.” Dean adds: “Huge credit must go to Katie Watts, Louisa’s singing teacher and owner of Urban Edge and her manager Steve Watts.” Tune into the X Factor, Saturday 8pm ITV1.

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Win Big Top tickets for the CITYdiversions Festival

HIS September, CITYdiversions Festival of arts and entertainment returns to Chelmsford produced by the Cultural Events Team at Chelmsford City Council. Enjoy free outdoor spectacles on Saturday September 19 in Chelmsford City Centre and on Sunday 20, in South Woodham Ferrers. For the first time

ever, the festival is presenting Big Top Shows in Central Park, Chelmsford, from Thursday 24-26 .

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The 3foot People PARTY 2015 is the 10th birthday of The 3foot People Festival, the incredible festival for pre-school children. To celebrate, CITYdiversions invites you to The 3foot People PARTY from September 24-26 in a Big Top in Central Park, Chelmsford. Featuring live shows from Glastonbabies, ‘make and do’ activities, face-painting and more, there’s plenty of opportunity to relive wonderful Festival memories or maybe experience a small taste of it for the first time. The Fling Family Cabaret On Friday September 25-26, the Festival presents The Fling Family Cabaret. Taking one of the most

popular venues from The Fling Festival, the Big Top in Central Park will feature a succession of tantalizing variety acts and live music to delight the audience each evening. Hosted by the award-winning Dusty Limits (2015 Cabaret Award for Best Host), there’s cabaret clown Dot Cotton, escapology from Matt Pang, dance by Ayumi La Noire - plus another special act to be announced.

Big Top family cabaret is a feature of the CITYdiversions Festival. Cabaret Clown, Dot Cotton, right and host Dusty Limits, left, are just two of many highlights.

Tickets are now on sale for the Big Top Shows but you can be in with a chance of winning some by entering our Made in Essex competition!

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A Christmas Concert with Jackie Pittman & Guests at Ingatestone Hall With special guests Marilena Gant, Jezz Saint-James & Tim Smith

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This is an excellent opportunity to see some very talented artists who will perform together in the beautiful Stone Hall at Ingatestone Hall, Christmas Carols, Classical and West End favourites. We are limited to 90 guests so please book early to avoid disappointment. See some of Jackie’s previous concerts on her You Tube Channel & Website. We hope to see you there to help us raise funds for the British Liver Trust and celebrate the start of the festive season.

Sisters don their denim

AM and Billie Faiers have joined a whole host of celebrity friends to celebrate 20 years of Jeans for Genes Day, which for 2015 takes place on Friday September 18. The glamorous Essex siblings are getting behind the campaign to raise money and generate awareness for the national charity which helps children suffering from lifethreatening genetic disorders. It is estimated that 1 in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder and 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed in the UK each year. Other stars showing their

support include Amanda Holden, Olly Murs, Louis Smith, Natasha Kaplinsky, Katie Price and Coleen Rooney, who have all posed in their favourite denim and this year’s charity t-shirt. Available now and priced at £9, the Jeans for Genes Day t-shirt allows you to recreate the look of some of your favourite celebrities whilst doing your bit for charity. Don’t forget to wear your jeans and charity t-shirt on Jeans for Genes Day to ensure that children with genetic disorders continue to receive vital care and support. To sign up go to: jeansforgenesday.org. To buy the t-shirt visit jeansforgenesday.org.shop.

In Aid of the British Liver Trust • Saturday 12th December 7.30-9.30pm • Doors open at 7pm • The evening will include mulled wine and hot mince pies during the interval. • There will also be a collection for The British Liver Trust. • Ticket price £25, concessions £22. • Bookings essential: Call Colin on 01277 841667 / 07435 760153

Registered charity England and Wales 298858, Scotland SCO42140

For more information about Jackie visit her website www.jackiepittmansings.co.uk

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Wonders of the

When Lucy Embleton embarked on the Wilderness Foundation’s Solo Camp she had no idea immersing herself in nature would have such a positive impact.

ETTING up close and personal with Essex wildlife couldn’t have been further from my mind, browsing the gorgeous gar-ments on offer at a Margie & Doll fashion show in the glorious setting of Layer Marney Towers. But an encounter at the event with the Wilderness Foundation’s Jo Roberts changed all that, when she invited me to take part in a Solo Camp. Jo Roberts is the UK CEO of The Wilderness Foundation, which provides the opportunity to connect with deeper aspects of ourselves and the world around us, in a way that is enriching, empowering and transformative. The aim of the Solo Camp experience is so people can be completely self-reliant and alone with the sounds, smells and sights of nature, which can help lead us to ask questions around our own identity, purpose and goals in life.

My Solo Camp would take place at Chatham Green, between Chelmsford and Braintree, the Wilderness Foundation’s HQ, with four other adventurous types. Jo had told me about a recent solo camp that she had been a part of, in Eastern Europe’s Carpathian Mountains, where sightings of bears and mountain lions are commonplace. Feeling fairly confident that I was unlikely to run into a bear or a lion in Essex, I decided to give the Solo Camp a go. A full kit list and a complete set of joining instructions were provided in advance, so I arrived fully equipped - waterproofs, head torch, water bottle, thermos, extra layers, journal and pens. However, my mobile phone remained at home. Even though I am attached to my phone, as are many people, I told myself that if I was going to do this challenge of a lifetime I was going to give it my all. From the moment I had agreed to do the Solo Camp, my imagination had run wild, thinking we would have a tarpaulin thrust into our hands and be taken to the woods to fend for ourselves until morning. I couldn’t have been more wrong, however the tarpaulin did come in handy! My adventure began in The Wilderness

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Foundation’s Visitor Centre where the team set out ground rules for the experience, these ranged from respect for one another’s thoughts and feelings to the nature that we would be surrounded by. Ground rules in place, we began by taking a closer look at ourselves, identifying our favourite person, place, possession and pastime and explaining their significance. As a group we explored emotional health using the Circle of Courage and set off into the woods for our first activity. To say it was a bit wet was

an understatement and as we slowly rambled throught the towering trees in our full waterproof kit; trousers, jackets and hats identifying plants, trees and woodland creatures. For a fleeting second I wondered if I could survive the night! Back at the Visitor Centre we prepared lunch, (this would be our last meal before breakfast). As a group we talked about fears about being in the woods - surprisingly the story of the legendary Essex big cat came up a few times! Practical tips for ‘surviving’ through the night were also discussed and we

all soon became armed with knowledge about what to do if we were scared, ways of coping with fear and anxiety and a list of animals we could expect to see and the noises they made. Later on we chose our individual camping spots for the night. Each of us were given two tarpaulins, a ball of string and some scissors and began building our shelters as the rain subsided. Before darkness fell, we met back at base camp to take part in a traditional Native American Smudging Ceremony a ceremony to purify the spirit and heal the mind. It bonded us as a team and

gave us strength as individuals to see us through the night. In my rather cosy shelter, I put pen to paper for the first time in years and began to ponder the questions that we had discussed earlier in the day. As night fell I climbed into my sleeping bag and fell quickly to sleep. I woke around 5:30am to the sound of birdsong, it looked as though it would be a glorious day so I removed the tarpaulin from above me. A while later the whistle that signalled that it was time to make our way back to Visitor Center sounded. The sun was shining and the world seemed a more beautiful place. The silence and stillness of the woods had taught me that I am braver than I thought and capable of being independent. Arriving home I felt indescribably relaxed. However, my calmness was soon shattered by a strange ringing noise. It was my phone, something I’d not even thought twice about. Being completely self-reliant and alone with the sounds, smells and sights of nature was a lifechanging experience. Whether it is to de-stress, challenge yourself or to take on a new experience I would recommend The Wilderness Foundation’s Solo Camp to anyone.

For details about the Wilderness Foundation and the camps available, call 01245 443073, email info@ wildernessfoundation. org.uk or visit the website: wildernessfoundation.org.uk.

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How does your garden Gardener and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw shares how to bring your green space to life using clever lighting techniques with PHILIPS, helping to make the most of the last of the lighter evenings in the great outdoors…

OR large, formal gardens: Where mature trees are present it is possible to create dramatic vertical effect by using lights to illuminate the underside of the canopy. This process works most effectively when the trees are broad and open canopied, preferably deciduous, as this allows the light to permeate through to the full extent of the tree. With branches, boughs and foliage illuminated the tree becomes a sculptural element visible above the surrounding garden

making this an ideal way of enhancing the perceived size of the garden at night. For best results use two or three lights located low down and close to the base of the tree trunk. For families: Gardens with deep planted borders of shrubs and herbaceous perennials benefit from the subtle upwash of lights on vertical surfaces at the rear of the border, such as finely clipped hedges, walls and concrete based renders. Created by low positioned, broad spread

beams the idea is to gently illuminate the rear face, creating a subtle glow that reaches up to eye level and also permeates through the planting placed in front. Soft tones of gold and yellow light work best for this effect, with

the impression being one of a summer moon gently touching the foliage. For courtyard gardens or roof terraces: Many plants are wonderfully sculptural in

habit and form, especially when under lit. Bamboo, topiaries canopy lifted shrubs and specimen multi-stemmed trees all offer excellent opportunities, especially where such plants are placed in containers or planted close to walls and tall boundary surfaces. These act as screens on which the animated and elegant plant structures are projected. This use of light and shadow not only defines the plant, highlighting it as a key specimen in the garden but also adds depth and intrigue to the garden space.

For gardens that have flower borders: Informal and luxuriant planting borders of herbaceous perennials and elegant grasses require subtle lighting effects that reflect the complex nature of the planting scheme. Try

Stuff: for you Hum Flowerpot, paisley cream and grey plastic outdoor pot, £13 (hum-partnership. com) Beautiful Garden Kneeling Pad, £1 (poundland.co.uk)

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Blue and White Aged Ceramic Flowerpots - set of three, £37.50 (theorchardhomeandgifts.com) Indoor Watering Can - Raspberry, £14.95 (annabeljames.co.uk)

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positioning combinations of lights that achieve different effects. Backwash of the borders will add depth and complexity. Select a sequence of plants with

the planting. Finally, add a moonlight wash from adjacent tree or building.

striking foliage or form to individually spotlight within the border, these are best placed at key locations such as corners, as well as being evenly distributed throughout

Keep your garden safe at night using lighting: Navigating and exploring the garden at night is a delightful adventure when the light sources help to reinforce the structure of the garden. Choose the most visual dramatic and imposing lights as columns and standards for entrances and driveways. Major pathways can be lit with post-style lighting and minor pathways with post lights and spotlights concealed within the adjacent planting. The aim here is to demark a clear hierarchy in lighting style that not only indicates the hierarchy of routes for major and minor pathways.

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Someone who knows a few things about gardens, Christine Woodhouse, Horticultural Team leader at RHS Hyde Hall, gives us her essential tips on how to prepare your garden as Autumn approaches. • Now is the time to also harvest blackcurrants, gooseberries and redcurrants. Make redcurrant jelly or blackcurrant jam with the harvest. • There may be signs of some runner beans, or dwarf beans on their way now, pick them when they are small and fresh, they taste great raw.

Lawn Care 1) Continue to dead head all annual and perennial plants that are flowering as this will encourage more flowers to keep coming. 2) Continue to spray your roses for black spot every 4-6 weeks to help keep the fungus at bay and keep them looking good all year. Right now you may find that the roses have stopped flowering, never fear they will return in a few weeks with a new flush of growth and fresh buds. 3) Cut down any early flowering plants such as Alchemilla mollis and herbaceous geraniums have finished their first flush of flowers, and they will produce fresh new grow and flowers. 4) Hedge pruning can begin now. Box balls also look great now and if they are trimmed this time of year there will be no need to come back and prune them again until next summer.

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Summer containers and attractive bedding

• Feed summer containers regularly, miracle grow will be easy to use, this will keep them looking green, fresh and flowering well. • Any sweet peas or climbing plants growing up trellis, need checking to see if they need tying up, also if your wisteria is getting out of hand with fresh new shoots reaching out and curling up, trim off the curly ends and tie in the long shoots to keep it tidy, or prune them back to six buds if they are not needed for framework.

Grow your own

• Harvest early potatoes and lettuce now. Sow more lettuce to keep all the gaps filled.

• Continue to mow weekly and this will ensure that the weeds don’t compete with the grass. However, if watering is not an option then leaving the grass slightly higher will help to conserve moisture. Simply raise the level on the mower, it will still look neat when trimmed. • Don’t forget about trimming the edges, as this will set off your borders.

Christine’s Top Five

• The big showy structural leaves of the Ricinus communis ‘New Zealand Purple’ will add a tropical feel to the garden. • The hardy Salvia ‘Clotted Cream’ that looks as good as it sounds and if you keep dead heading it will continue to give a great display of creamy fresh looking flower heads. • Rudbeckia ‘Indian Summer’. Commonly known as Black-eyed-Susans these sunny-yellow, daisy-like blooms are great in the garden or as cut flowers for the house. • Gazania ‘Orange Beauty’ provide a splash of colour to your borders and will flower over a long period. • Verbena rigida that survives the harsh conditions of the Dry Garden, but does equally as well nestled in amongst the planting of the well watered herbaceous border. At Hyde Hall the perennial borders are in full growth and the roses have finished their first flush and the lawns look great. The vegetable plots have been producing great crops, tasty raspberries and strawberries picked and eaten, and now there’s apples ripening, apricots blushing and tomatoes full and red. The garden is open daily from 10am. For more details on Hyde Hall and other RHS venues visit: rhs.org.uk.

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Weddings…. The National Wedding Show’s Glam Squad reveal the bridal beauty and hair trends to look out for this season

S the UK’s biggest wedding show prepares to return to London Olympia ( September 25-27), NEC Birmingham ( October 2-4) and Manchester Central (October 24-25), the show’s experts reveal some of the top trends to look out for this Autumn. Kat Byrne, Style Editor of Closer magazine will host and present the Top 10 Tips at the Wedding Theatre*, where the show’s Glam Squad will share the hottest

bridal beauty and style trends of the season. Cinta Miller, Artistic Director for Fudge Urban, will return to the Wedding Theatre to share her latest Top 10 Hair Tips. According to Cinta, 2016 will see a relaxed approach to bridal hair styles, with softer, looser and more romantic looks emerging. “Beach waves are key, as are raw finishes to an updo for a more pre-raphaelite look”. says Cinta Miller. The bareMinerals team of expertly trained beauty ambassadors will also return to the Wedding Theatre to reveal their Top 10 Make-up Tips of the season. To achieve a flawless look that lasts all day, International Make-up Artist for bareMinerals, SJ Froom

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(pictured far right) explains the important of protecting your make-up. Revealing how to make sure mascara stays put all day, SJ says: “Weddings can be emotional so remember to not only use waterproof mascara on the bride but also on the bridesmaids and mother of the bride!”. The UK’s no.1 bridal coach Michele Paradise will return to The National Wedding Show with her popular workshops ‘Know your body shape’ and ‘How to work the camera’. During this insightful talk, Michele will take brides through the wedding planning timeline, helping them to manage their expectations and cope with everything in the build up to the big day. With tips and techniques to stay calm, Michele will reveal ways to maximise energy and reduce stress in the lead up to the wedding, leaving brides

feeling calm and confident. Making their debut at the Experts Theatre in Manchester Central, fitness experts Barrecore will offer visitors an interactive workshop in barre and dance based fitness, with a regime that promises to make brides feel feminine yet helps to achieve fast results. Barrecore will be talking through their top tips on getting that bride body and as they know brides are in the ultimate deadline to the big day, they will be sharing their secret as to how to achieve incredible results fast! Also making their debut at The National Wedding Show is blow LTD Fast Beauty On Demand (www.blowltd.com). With beauty bars in Covent Garden and Canary Wharf and a new speedy-booking

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app for home appointments, blow LTD offer hair, make-up and nail treatments for a fast and fabulous transformation for all the bridal party, plus a bespoke service for the bride! The experts from blow LTD will be on hand at London Olympia this season, providing visitors with all they need to look and feel fabulous on their the Big Day. Advising brides to be on choosing the right style for the big day, Co-Founder of blow LTD Fiona McIntosh says: “Our bridal beauty team will help you find a look that works brilliantly with your dress and the mood of your

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We have 5 pairs of tickets to giveaway to The National Wedding Show worth £30 each, to be in with a chance of winning enter with your name and address to: competitions@madeinessex.net competitions@madeinkent.net The National Wedding Show takes place on September 25-27 at London Olympia, October 2-4 at Birmingham NEC and October 24-25 at Manchester Central. *London and Birmingham only ** Kat will join the Glam Squad at 2.45pm on Saturday September 26 at London Olympia, followed by a Q&A session at 3.15pm For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www. nationalweddingshow.co.uk

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Celebrating England’s Taking place from September 10-13 throughout the country are hundreds of Heritage Open Day events celebrating England’s local history by offering people access to thousands of places usually closed to the public combined with fascinating tours and talks.

HERE’S opportunities to peek into the British Film Institute’s National Archive, discover the history of the Dambusters and get the kids involved with hands-on craft activities, quizzes and trails. For more details of all events complete with times and dates visit: www. heritageopendays.org.uk

Norwich Walks & Talks

Discover Norwich’s hidden heritage with a programme of walks and talks that reveal the secrets of the city. Join a circular history walk that focuses on places normally missed on heritage tours, take a stroll around the Cathedral quarter or join a RIBA tour around the Assembly House with music by Purcell. Times vary

Country highlights: BFI National Archive, Berkhamstead

Have you ever wondered how the BFI preserves the nation’s film and television collections? As part of the Heritage Open Days, the BFI National Archive will open its doors for a series of free tours. ThursSun tours 10,11,12,1,2,3pm – pre-booking necessary

BRE, Bouncing Bombs and More, Watford

Visit the very first model dam used by Barnes Wallis in developing the Dambusters’ Bouncing Bomb, which still sits at the centre of the BRE site in Watford. Sat 10-2pm

Great War Huts, First World War Visitor Centre, Bury St Edmunds

Great War Huts is a unique First World War heritage project bringing original 100 year old wooden army huts to Hawstead from all over the country to restore them using period techniques. This event gives visitors a preview and the chance to see completed huts and huts under restoration. Sat/Sun Tours 10.30 and 2pm (pre-booking essential)

Elizabethan House Museum, Great Yarmouth - FREE to visit

As part of Heritage Open Days, hundreds of National Trust properties open for free, including the Elizabethan House - handsome 16th-century home invites to you to look into the lives of the families who lived there from Tudor through to Victorian times. Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm

A selection of events in Essex Braintree District Museum, Manor Street, Braintree, Essex

Friday 11th is the last day to see the museum’s World War II exhibition - The People’s Story and take part in object handling and World War II crafts, from 11am-12pm. Tour 2pm.

Brentwood School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex One tour only at 11am on Saturday,

September 12, lasting approx. 30 minutes. Tudor school room, 19th century chapel and other school buildings.

Petre Chapel, Thorndon Park, Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex

A rare opportunity to see the interior of this attractive Grade II* listed 19th century mausoleum of the Petre family. Sunday 1.30pm-4.30pm.

s History and Heritage A selection of events in Kent

S St George the Martyr Church, Brentwood , Essex

St George’s is an Art Deco Church now 81 years old, Its architect was Laurence King OBE - Brentwood born and educated architect who also did well known work on Blackburn Cathedral and St Mary le Bow Church ( restoration after bombing) London. St George’s is a ‘must’ for Art Deco fans.

T GEORGE’S RAF Chapel of Remembrance, Main Road, Biggin Hill The chapel, built in 1951 is a simple brick building copying the style of the original station chapel destroyed in 1946. It is a memorial to air crew who died flying from the Biggin Hill sector during WWII. There are 17 beautiful stained glass windows and many mementos of those who served in the RAF and Allied Forces.

Chelmsford Cathedral Walk/Talk, Essex

Apart from the normal attractions there will be a organ recital on Friday September 11, from 1230 to 1315 This will be followed by a special talk and walk round the Cathedral and its environs. From 1330 - 1400. This will cover the cathedral’s history and art.

saving a total of 859 lives. The building is now the base for the Deal Angling Club which was formed in the year 1919. There will be a display about the old lifeboat station, angling and wrecks on the Goodwin Sands.

Essex County Cricket Club, County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford

There is a varied and comprehensive display of items relating to Essex County Cricket Club plus a wide ranging selection of cricket books for perusal Duplicate stock will be available for sale.

Light Vessel 21, Gillingham Pier, Pier Approach Road, Gillingham

Join the crew aboard LV21, a unique 40 metre steel-hulled lightship, the last of the renowned Philip & Son’s ships to be commissioned by Trinity House. Since her launch in 1963, LV21 saw most of her service off the Kent coast on the Varne, East Goodwin and Channel stations. Explore the decks and have a close up view of the original lantern optic or take part in nautically themed, family-friendly arts activity while finding out about the important role the vessel played in the past guiding the mariners at sea as well as her current life as a cultural landmark in north Kent.

Essex Police Museum, Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford, Essex,

The museum tells the story of the history of the police in Essex from the Victorians to modern day. As well as our free children’s trail, youngsters over the age of 6 can make their own Wanted Posters. Saturday 10am4pm.

Dickens House Museum, Dickens House, 4 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs

Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens long connection with the seaside town of Broadstairs. In the reminiscences of Charles Dickens’ son Charley, while on holiday in Broadstairs he and his father regularly had tea and cakes in the parlour with the kindly and charming Miss Mary Pearson Strong, the inspiration for Betsey Trotwood in the novel David Copperfield. The Museum is housed in the cottage, with the descriptions in the novel of the square garden full of flowers and a parlour of old fashioned furniture still visible to the visitor today.

The Old Brook Pumping Station

Rear of 211, Solomons Road, Chatham See a Victorian printing press and take part in a family craft printing activity as well as seeing The Old Brook Pumping Station as a working museum, now listed as an ancient monument.

Deal Angling Club (1919), 13 The Marina, Deal

Originally built for the RNLI in 1883 as the North Deal lifeboat station, it continued in that role through the First World War until 1932 when it was decommissioned. During that period six lifeboats operated from the station and their crews were credited with

Playhouse Theatre, 104 High Street, Whitstable, Kent

Guided tour of the theatre including back stage, control room, costumes, dressing rooms. Make-up, lighting and sound demonstrations. Refreshments available.

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Vacant First Floor Three Bedroom Maisonette

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End-terrace House for Modernisation

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Freehold Parcel of Greenbelt Land Aveley, Essex

SOLD IN JULY: £181,000

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End-terrace House for Improvement Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

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Vacant Leasehold Maisonette

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Diverse lots going under the hammer with Clive Emson Auctioneers A varied range of properties and land is coming up for auction later this month.

The independent holds eight rounds of auctions at five locations from Essex to Cornwall on consecutive days every six weeks, this time with a total of 146 lots. The fifth of Clive Emson’s regional Essex and North & East London auctions in 2015 takes place at the Channels Golf Club, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, on Monday, September 21 at 11 am. Lots include:

THREE-bedroom first floor maisonette with a courtyard garden in a popular area of Southend which has a leasehold guide price of £95,000-plus. Conveniently-situated 44 Moseley Street in Southchurch, the maisonette, in need of modernisation, comes with the remainder of a 125-year lease from September 2010. It is within a mile of Southend East station, giving access into Central London. Local shopping is available on Southchurch Road or in central Southend. London Southend airport is approximately four miles north of the property.

ABOUT CLIVE EMSON Clive Emson auctioneers has 50 staff and is a property and land auctioneer to estate agents, commercial property agents, statutory bodies and private clients. It was established by

namesake founder and Chairman Clive Emson in 1989, with eight sets of five auctions throughout 2015. The firm’s reach is across southern England, from Kent to Cornwall and now Essex and North and East

London too with a new office in Chelmsford and it is one of the top four auctioneers in the UK by way of value and volume of residential sales. FOR MORE DETAILS: www.cliveemson.co.uk Tel: 0345 850 0333.

Freehold guide price £75,000 to £85,000.

Guide price £95,000

44 Moseley Street, Southchurch

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An end of terrace house in need of modernisation in the seaside town of Harwich has a guide price of £50,000 to £55,000 freehold. Interest is expected from owneroccupiers and investors . The property is arranged over three floors with a kitchen and bedroom on the lower ground floor, living room and bathroom on the ground floor and two more bedrooms on the first floor. It is within half a mile of Dovercourt High Street, railway station and waterfront.

guide price £50,000 to £55,000 freehold

19 Alexander Road

leasehold guide price £115,000 to £120,000

6 Duke Street

A parcel of more than six acres of freehold land suitable for grazing or amenity use

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A parcel of more than six acres of freehold land suitable for grazing or amenity use has a freehold guide price of £75,000 to £85,000. The 2.55-hectare (6.29 acres) plot is situated in Stanbrook, adjacent to Hammer Hill Farmhouse, off the B1051. On the Eastern boundary the land borders the River Chelmer. The land is accessed by a gate to the road and is fenced. Direct viewing is permitted during daylight hours.

guide price £120,000-plus

1 Leat Close, Sawbridgeworth

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A ground floor flat in the Hertfordshire town of Sawbridgeworth has a leasehold guide price of £120,000-plus. The property in Leat Close is being sold on the instructions of the Trustee in Bankruptcy and the two-bedroom house is being offered with the remainder of a 99-year lease from June 1978. The flat is within half a mile of the town’s mainline railway station and connection to London Liverpool Street and also has easy road access to both Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford.

• Two commercial investment property

opportunities in Ipswich are coming up for auction. The first, currently trading as a convenience store in Compair Crescent, Ipswich, is on the ground floor of a modern apartment block. It has a leasehold guide price of £115,000 to £120,000 for the remainder of a 125-year lease from June 2007 and is currently let at a rent of £13,000 per annum. Situated in a prominent corner position at the junction of Duke Street and Pownall Road, is a shop unit to be auctioned with a leasehold guide price of £85,000 to £95,000. The

property, shortly to open as a sandwich bar/ coffee shop, is being sold with the remainder of a 999-year lease from December 2007 and currently returns £8,000 per annum on a 10year lease from June this year. Paul Bridgeman, auctioneer and former president of the National Association of Auctioneers and Valuers, said: “With equity building daily in property, now is surely as good time to buy as any to beat the inflation – which is inevitable. “I am anticipating good interest our lots this September. They are particularly varied and I am sure there is something to suit all pockets and tastes.” The last round of five Clive Emson auctions across southern England, of which the Channels Golf Club was one, raised more than £15m, with a better than 80% success rate. In the year to date the company has catalogued 867 lots and sold just under £90 million worth of property, achieving a success rate of over 85%.

guide price £85,000 to £95,000

Duke Street and Pownall Road

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ings Mill, in the sought-after village of

large cellars, including a wine cellar. The bedrooms are arranged over two

Littlebury near Saffron Walden, is attached to the fascinating Grade II listed former mill building with its own

floors, three on the first floor and a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom on the second floor. Bathrooms and cloakrooms have been replaced and are finished to the highest standards. The

water feature - the original mill race. Standing in 3.82 acres with river

third bedroom can be accessed via a separate staircase and has its own bathroom, so could be used as a guest suite. There is a viewing pane from the main corridor which

frontage and meadows, the site is of significant historical note and features in the Domesday Book. The architect Henry Winstanley is also associated with the property. Winstanley was the first person

overlooks the mill race as it drops away, having run through the former wheel site. There are delightful views over the river, the grounds and open countryside. The main house is connected to the

to build a lighthouse on Eddystone Rock in Devon and part of the garden at Kings Mill belonged to him. A mound on the site of a building used as a viewing point over the river still exists in the garden and is said to be where Winstanley constructed his prototype of the famous lighthouse. Kings Mill owner Nick McCaffrey, who has lived there for 17 years, adds: “Our children have grown up using it for building dens to battlefield scenes. We often get

original mill building, hay barns, grain store and associated working rooms which are still intact. The magnificent mill race runs through it and millstones provide authenticity to this historical building. The

History lessons

mill provides a great entertaining space, against a backdrop of running water and with some investment this building could be transformed. Littlebury has a public house and parish

callers at the door looking for the lighthouse so we direct them to the village hall, where there are some drawings they can look at.” The house has been painstakingly restored retaining many original features.

Kings Mill is an elegant 18th century five-bedroom house and former mill oozing with charm

and recreational facilities nearby. The mainline railway station at Audley End provides train services to London’s Liverpool

dining and boot rooms on the ground floor

to the rear of the property and features a

The accommodation is set over three floors with the drawing room, music room,

featuring oak flooring and open fireplaces. The Mark Wilkinson-designed kitchen is

twin oven Aga, walk-in pantry and separate utility room. There is also access to two

Street in around 55 minutes. Kings Mill is on the market for £1.85m

church with Saffron Walden’s shops, schools

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Question time

chools, house prices, the cost of a

done his homework saying: “There’s still

season ticket and the time it takes to commute are the top questions

good value - and a good quality of life - to be found within easy reach of the capital.”

asked by parents moving to the

commuter belt, according to buying agents Garrington Property Finders.

Something for the Weeknd We’re proud of our county’s excellent

Now it’s used the research to compile a list of

beaches and Essex’s exclusive Osea Island,

the top 15 commuter towns around London –

with some of the most remote sandy

two of which are in Essex. Chelmsford proudly takes the number

stretches, has been in the news again. Accessible only at low tide, it was the

two slot with 86% of schools rated by Ofsted as good or above, average house prices

chosen venue last week of the Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd’s only UK show

are £417,945, a season ticket costs £3,728

of the year. The A-listers favourite summer

and it’s only 36 minutes to the Capital.

festival island, dubbed as Britain’s “Necker”

Colchester, described as “quaint with a bookish air”, slides in at a respectable

after Richard Branson’s Caribbean haunt also has a range of amazing holiday homes

Bridal favours Everyone is talking about Romford as

the Bridal Shop in Romford High Street six years ago and thinks couples are

number six. The town has 79% of state

to rent, just the ticket to see if remote

the place to live with Crossrail already

tying the knot now more than ever. “The

schools with an Ofsted rating of good or above, average house prices are a lot lower at

island living really grabs you. Check out the shortbreaks at www.oseaisland.co.uk.

having an effect on house prices, even though its arrival is four years away.

recession’s definitely over,” says Parker. “Budgets are up too – bride’s dresses cost

£297,575, whereas a season ticket at £4,796

And if you’re lucky enough to get an invite,

First-time buyers are on the up too, and

from £750 to £2,000.” Designer labels are

is pricier and the journey is a bit longer at

the island is also available for exclusive

this could be having a knock-on effect on

still de rigueur with fabulous fish-tail lace

49 minutes to London. Jonathan Hopper, from Garrington, has

parties and events including wedding receptions and corporate jollies.

a rise in weddings. Local business woman and Essex resident Jane Parker opened

gowns by Mori Lee top of the list for the discerning Essex bride.

Now on Sale:

an exciting range of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes in Brierley Hill. Choose from 10 different designs! Artisan’s Walk is a whole new community, perfectly placed almost equidistant from Wolverhampton and Birmingham, just off Brettell Lane, with views towards the Clent Hills. Beautifully built to an exacting specification using energy saving technology, all the homes at Artisan’s Walk will be economic to run. The careful design and well thought out interiors will make them practical and comfortable to live in too.

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hen the thermometer starts to edge upwards and the sky turns a beautiful blue (OK, we’re hopeful!) there’s nothing quite like the thought of diving into a cool pool. Add to that a fabulous view and room to party and you’re set for the best summer ever. We’ve picked three properties with pools that will certainly whet your appetite for more! You know you’ve arrived when you survey the contemporary county house estate of Farthings on the edge of Sandon village near Chelmsford. Set in around 1.3 acres this is an impressive property with an outstanding detached leisure and pool complex incorporated within a range of natural and formal garden areas. The large outdoor infinity pool is set within textured white granite and features underwater coloured lighting creating a dramatic setting for evening swims. Circular steps lead in to the water and there is an innovate ‘swim way’ into the leisure building leading to a smaller indoor acclimatising pool. An electrically operated solar roller cover protects the pool when not in use. The complex has changing facilities and a

Cool pool partners Who needs the Med when you can create your own splash back home? asks Fiona Brondhorst

Garwood Cottage

Farthings

Dynes Cottage

gym/games room featuring bespoke angled sun-cool glass and stunning views over the formal lawn and beyond. The house itself provides over 5,500 sq ft of luxury accommodation with wellproportioned rooms and high ceilings and has been presented with neutral tones and contemporary fittings throughout. There are six bedrooms all offering en suite facilities, four of which have been orientated to capture the wonderful views to the rear over the rolling countryside. Four ground floor receptions rooms in addition to a stunning kitchen/family room are creatively designed to provide practicability and family living. Farthings is on the market for £2.8m with Fenn Wright; 01245 292100 YOU CAN IMAGINE the tinkle of glasses and gentille laughter from the poolside of Garwood Cottage, a quintessential Norfolk Reed thatched family residence in Rawreth, Wickford. Double doors from the light-filled garden room open onto the pool and beautifully maintained landscaped gardens of around two acres. An ample terrace surrounds the classically shaped, heated pool providing space for relaxing and entertaining and there are changing facilities too to keep any soggy towels and wet feet away from the house. The elevated aspect allows views of the secluded and well-stocked gardens as well as the attractive beamed house as swimming commences The property is approached via a sweeping shingle driveway accessed through electric gates that lead to the house and double garage. It’s a house made for entertaining with four spacious reception rooms, including the triple-aspect drawing room

with parquet flooring and exposed inglenook fireplace. The five double bedrooms, four with en suites, also enjoy views over the garden. And when the swimming finishes there’s a snooker room, complete with a corner bar and cloakroom and a fabulous hard-surface tennis court in the grounds to play a few a sets. Garwood Cottage has a price tag of £1.15m and is for sale with Beresfords; 01245 807265 FOR A CONVERSATION piece like no other, check out this watery gem. Dynes Cottage is just a short walk from sought-after Finchingfield, offering not only a fabulous five-bedroom period home but also a range of outbuildings including a barn with a stunning indoor heated swimming pool complex within. Dramatic paintings of sea legends adorning the ceiling of the barn will inspire an awesome workout and when the lights are low, stairs lead up to the viewing gallery with a bar and balcony adjacent to an en-suite bedroom. There are also two handy changing rooms and a cloakroom. On the ground floor, there’s a kitchen, bar and dining area ideal for throwing a fabulous party. Eight sets of double doors open out on the extensive wrap-around 11.5 acres plot with lawns leading to paddocks, an allweather manège, stable blocks and hay barn. The main thatched cottage itself has five bedrooms accessed by two staircases, with the potential for separate teenage areas, three reception rooms and a wealth of period features including heavy oak doors, beams and open fireplaces. Dynes Cottage is on the market for £1.55m with Mullucks Wells; 01371 872117

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Management officeyou support staff theircharges, attitude is always and theyrent, alwaysas the G15, a collaboration of From such positive as ground up Senior to three times,to the until reach provide a swift response and a caring approach to both us and our tenants.housing Over the lastassociation five years theywill have let and the owners for Belvoir who have been a successful London’s largest housing associations, remain ownership. As wellmanagement as owning managed properties100% for us and managed a leasehold company. We would highly recommend them to lettings agency with an award winning service for including Genesis, collectively manages more of your home, staircasing freeholders of the land. If you’ve anyone who is considering renting their properties. 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ownership can be the perfect platform to With 16 years of lettings become a fully-fl edged owner-occupier industry experience, and

five years working for Belvoir, 30-year old Keeley Taylor was the perfect candidate to take over as franchisee of the Belvoir Lettings Franchise in Basildon. She is now director of Belvoir Basildon which covers the territories of Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea. Her loyalty to the Belvoir brand and love for all things lettings meant that she elected to take over the business when the franchise became available. “It really felt like the right step for me when I was offered the chance to become the Franchisee,” she explains, “having worked at the office in Basildon since 2006 (primarily when it was known as ‘Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010). The company initially started nine years ago and it was just the director and me at that time. We had no properties and strived to create and grow a client-base. Since then the business has grown tremendously.” Keeley’s contacts have held her in good stead. “I’ve worked at the office for so long so I have some great relationships with the existing

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floor includes a stylish contemporary kitchen with a convenient separate utility room, lounge with French doors leading to the

and play More than meets the eye…

rear garden, study and dining room off the kitchen. The first floor has three double bedrooms, including the master bedroom with its ‘musthave’ dressing area with built-in wardrobes and en suite. Two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the

Buyers are giving the thumbs up to Arcadia the new Bloor Homes development in he village of Ingatestone has for us all from the elderly to the younger Laindon on the outskirts of Basildon been in the news – last week it members - who incidental are also joining

top floor with far reaching views from the picturesque attic-style windows. Priced at £499,995, ‘The Willerby’ comes

was tipped as one of theofUK’s this page! It’s wonderful that our little village n the doorstep the top local beauty spot Langdon family-friendly villagesPark, by The gets all these mentions.” Hills Country with its panoramic views over

with a sought-after double garage plus an impressive six parking spaces – ideal for families with teenage drivers and ample

Times Bricks & Mortar property the Thames Estuary and across to London, more Hot are property supplement; local resident Barney than half of theMcCarthy homes at Arcadia already sold, Saffron Walden was also given the thumbs was quoted singingwith its praises. new releases just announced.

room for when friends and family visit. ‘The Osterley’, a three-bedroom detached house priced at £307,995 will be available

upprofessionals for families and But did you know that Ingatestone has itsyoung Families, retirees and are David Emberson, residential director own news page on Facebook? Another being wooed by the local, select range of just 98 three-,at Mullucks Wells agrees: “Homes in Saffron Walden attract a premium Sarah McArthur, started Ingatestone Newscharacter four- and five-bedroom homes with of between 10-20% on their prices compared 18 months ago as a kind of neighbourhood landscaped gardens and plenty of parking. to those villages. The watch so residents keep their eyes and Street Laindon station, could with trains to Fenchurch every in 15surrounding minutes, market ears pealed. It now has over 1,000 is a major plus for commuters andmembers. retail therapyhousing is on hand at has been extremely buoyant

soon closely followed by two three-bedroom semi-detached homes, ‘The Studland’ and ‘The Chastleton’ townhouse. through on a bone-shaker bike and resting

recently and a drive high proportion of properties Sarah says: “We’ve relocated lost dogs, Basildon’s popular Eastgate Shopping Centre, just a 10-minute hit the market before they have cats and property as well everyone away. Southend-on-Sea is as only a shortjust drive awayhave and barely golf clubs been looking out for each other. It's helped and a range of sporting amenities are new also close by, sosold.” keeping fit is

by the duck pond or having a pint in one of its three cosy pubs is much revered. And

villagers what they needresidents. to settle in, definitelyfind an option for new people local haveatgained new customers Thebusinesses latest release Arcadia is ‘The Willerby’, aVillage five-bedroom Meanwhile The Daily Telegraph gave a and generally Idetached hope it's home been useful to those double-fronted reminiscent of a prime London villa,

the city? Brentwood of course, according to HomeLet, who provide insurance and

nostalgic mention to the award-winning who've come across it. ISpacious love this living villageaccommodation set across three floors. on the ground village of Blackmore. The vision of ambling and think community spirit is so important

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Wild things A wildlife haven of bugs, hedgehogs and wild flowers is being encouraged in Ingatestone

urchasers and residents at CALA Homes’ exclusive Trueloves Grange development will be given a selection of wildlife habitat for birds, insects and hedgehogs to attract wildlife to their new gardens in support of the RSPB’s Give Nature a Home campaign. Each kit includes two bird nest boxes, a ladybird bug house and a hodgitat hedgehog shelter, all made from regulated timber. Michelle Relton, sales manager for CALA Homes says: “It’s so important to give nature a helping hand when we can, so we want to do our bit to help take care of local wildlife and make it fun at the same time.” The RSPB campaign urges residents to provide a place for wildlife in their gardens and outside spaces. Whether it’s installing habitats like bug boxes, hedgehog homes and nest boxes, or planting wildflowers – little actions can make a massive difference.

RSPB’s top tips for encouraging wildlife • Give the mower a rest - The flowering plants that bugs and beasts love to hide in will benefit and longer grass won’t dry out so quickly • Grow flowering plants - Pollinating insects will be attracted by planting a variety of traditional plants such as cornflowers, foxgloves, honeysuckle, guelder rose and English lavender • Build a bug hotel - A wildlife stack – made from crates, canes, newspaper, and plant pots provides insects with somewhere to live • Create nature corridors - Plant a mix of trees and flowers on your doorstep to create corridors for wildlife to move and get from place to place • Add some water - A water feature with different depths is great for wildlife. Shallow areas are used by bathing and drinking birds, dragonflies and amphibians to lay eggs. Deeper areas help aquatic insects survive cold spells and are good for newts

Discover the heart of Trueloves Grange TRUELOVES GRANGE is a bespoke gated development of five, six and seven bedroom detached family homes in an idyllic setting overlooking beautiful open countryside. Each home is built to CALA’s high quality design and specifications with between 3,217 and 4,970 square feet of living space. Prices start from £1,695,000. Ingatestone, on the edge of Fryerning, is a charming village surrounded by open countryside. Its thriving centre offers all the essential shops, pubs and cafés and is neatly located between Brentwood and Chelmsford, so it’s is easy to swap rural charm for cosmopolitan glamour. Trueloves Grange sales office and showhome is open daily from 10am to 5pm, call 07823 341611 or visit www.cala.co.uk.

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Essex or Marbs is there really only one way?

Essex and Marbella are both roaring ahead in the property stakes. Whether you’re buying a flight to Malaga or a train ticket to the City, Fiona Brandhorst takes a look at what your money can buy 1. Marbella:

2. Hutton Poplars, Shenfield: 3. Marbella:

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Two-bedroom apartment from £313,704 This luxury, gated complex at Jade Beach is available to buy now off-plan and ready to move into from July 2016. Boasting modern, Mediterranean-style architecture, it’s just 100m from the sea and beautiful beaches. An hour’s drive from Malaga Airport, the apartments are also close to Puerto Banus, for an extra slice of nightlife and yacht gazing, and the beautiful mountain range of Sierra de Ronda is within easy reach. The south-facing, ground floor, twobedroom apartments have air-conditioning, two bathrooms, an underground parking space and storeroom. Within the resort, there’s a security checkpoint, a pedestrian entrance and a car entrance, together with a shared swimming pool and gardens. All homes at Jade Beach feature fully equipped kitchens, marble flooring and sliding windows in the sitting room, motorised sun blinds, under floor heating, shower screens in both bathrooms and a halogen lights in all rooms. Property and Spain ; 020 8339 6036

Two-bedroom apartment £310,000 This rarely available two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is located in Barnston Way, a sought-after enclave in Hutton Poplars on the edge of the bustling town of Shenfield. Road links to the A12 and M25 are nearby. Shenfield is known for its excellent bijoux shops, bars and restaurants and for sports fanatics there’s a wide range of fitness centres and golf courses as well as country parks and string of surrounding villages with must-visit gastro pubs. The apartment has the benefit of a newly refurbished kitchen and bathroom and enjoys views across mature gardens and trees from its spacious balcony leading off the lounge. There’s a garage, visitor parking and no onward chain, so for first-timebuyers it’s a dream buy. Beresfords ; 01277 888620

One bedroom apartment £129,995 Buyers of this apartment can’t fail to be impressed with the watery and muddy reputation of the riverside town of Maldon. The annual Maldon Mud Race is a must for anyone up for a challenge as the 400m dash over the bed of the River Blackwater raises a huge amount of money for local charities. The Maldon Regatta, held in September, is a veritable sea of crafts of varying shapes and sizes from fishing boats to cruising yachts. The apartment itself is near to the River Chelmer and Hythe Quay where you can wander among the traditional Thames sailing barges or enjoy the nearby Promenade Park. The many bars and restaurants often tucked down alleyways are a short walk away in this popular and historic town world famous for its Maldon Salt. The first-floor, one-bedroom apartment has a separate fitted kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The property is set within secure grounds access via locked entrance gates and has allocated parking and visitors’ spaces. Trains to London take 44 minutes from the nearest station at Hatfield Peverel. Curtis O’Boyle ; 01621 855558

Golf apartments from £133,847 Keen golfers will appreciate this large twobedroom apartment as residents have free, unlimited use of all the facilities at El Soto Golf Club. For sale now off-plan and ready to move in to from July 2016, the apartment is set in a peaceful location near Elviria Beach. La Floresta Sur and its surroundings have been declared a natural biosphere reserve by UNESCO and boast outstanding views of its oak and pine forest. Marbella’s famous Nikki Beach Club – a good place to celeb spot and enjoy sandy beaches – is only a few minutes away! The design of the properties is typically Mediterranean with wide terraces, two large shared swimming pools and gardens and your own private parking space right outside. The apartments are beautifully finished, with an Italian-designed integrated kitchen, thermal and acoustic insulation and airconditioning. There’s also a lift for each block. Property and Spain; 020 8339 6036

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1 Grace and favour This turn-of-the-century detached home in the suburbs of Harlow is perfect for family buyers looking for space and charm with its five bedrooms and plethora of original features, including fireplaces, wooden floors and sash windows. Families love space, so the two separate receptions rooms will be well used, as well as an eat-in kitchen with wood-burning stove and butler sink. A utility room leads off with a door to the garden. The first floor has four double bedrooms, one en suite, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a loft conversion on the second floor and is a wonderful retreat for parents, with its own dressing room and en suite. Located on the popular Kingsmoor Road, there is a spacious garden to the rear and plenty of off-street parking along with a carport for two cars. Harlow is well connected to the city by train in 30 mins. Guide price £500,000. Selling agent: haart Harlow 01279 443311

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Richard Sexton, director of e.surv chartered surveyors, says: “This is the summer comeback we’ve been waiting for. Potential borrowers clearly paused their actions whilst the election came and went. But now borrowers are back in the market for mortgages and demand is stronger than ever. “Interest rates have remained at record lows with a dovish outlook from the Bank of

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Danielle Collins, the World leading Face Yoga expert has created The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method. The programme has come from years of research and development and uses the most effective traditional techniques and the latest research to give safe, natural anti-ageing results.

ER philosophy is that we should all have the opportunity to look and feel the very best we can for our age and to have the tools and knowledge to look after the health of our faces, just like we do with our bodies. We spoke to Danielle to find out more: How did you become interested in Face Yoga? My journey began after being diagnosed with M.E shortly after

finishing university. Doctors told me that there is no cure for this illness and I would have to live with it for the rest of my life. Determined to find a way to get better, I started researching stress management, natural nutrition, yoga and complimentary therapies. By applying these to my day to day life, I overcame the illness within two years and felt happier and healthier than ever before. I started researching the face and the way it works and investigating age-old techniques from India and China and put together The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method. It is the most popular Face Yoga method

taught around the world. Can you do Face Yoga if you don’t do ordinary (body) yoga? Yes, Face Yoga is for everyone and just involves simple techniques for the face. There is no need to do ordinary yoga in order to enjoy Face Yoga. What effect does it have? The benefits of regularly practicising The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method are anti-ageing, reducing lines and wrinkles, lifting and firming, improving skin tone, reducing headaches and eye strain, relaxing tension, giving an energetic appearance to the face and a

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healthy glow. Face Yoga also gives a holistic feeling of wellbeing which can benefit the mind and body. There are five aspects to The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method and here is how they work: Face Exercise: just as your body needs regular exercise to stay toned and firm, the 57 muscles in the face and neck also need to be exercised. As they become stronger through exercise they are lifted and firmed and the skin attached to the muscles is also lifted and tautened, therefore reducing lines and wrinkles. As the muscles are much smaller than those in the body, it takes a lot less time for them to increase in strength and tone. Face Massage: by regularly

massaging the face using the techniques from The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method, you will increase the circulation, lymph flow and remove toxins. This will reduce poor skin tone, puffiness and dark circles and allow the skin to look healthier and more youthful. The massage techniques will also increase the collagen and elastin, the natural plumping agents which will mean a firmer and healthier complexion. Acupressure: this age-old technique works by pressing on certain points on the face. This can increase the flow of the subtle energy or prana in the face. This therefore reduces tension, increases circulation and gives a

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healthy glow to the skin. Relaxation: by learning to relax tension in the face this will help to reduce and prevent the deep sets lines and wrinkles caused by stress, squinting or grimacing. The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method allows you to relax the face correctly giving it a more open, youthful look. Wellbeing: Remember that taking time to do the Wellbeing aspect of The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method will also do wonders for you overall health and happiness. Taking time to relax, do something for you, and knowing you will look and feel better as a result may mean you also notice yourself feeling calmer and more energised as well as looking younger and healthier. What happens on the inside, radiates on the outside. How often should you do it and

for how long per session? The Method consists of a 10 minute upper face workout and a 10 minute lower face workout. These workouts can be done together as a 20 minute session or as two 10 minute sessions at different times of the day. It should be done 6 days a week. How do I use The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method? The exercises can be done sitting, standing, reclining or lying. At first you may want to practice them in a mirror and don’t worry if you laugh, this is will help release tension as well. Remove contact lenses or glasses before you start. There is no need to press too hard on any of the exercises, just a gentle pressure is sufficient to see quick results. Try to breathe deeply in and out through the nose unless otherwise directed

as this will relax the mind as well as the muscles meaning the Method will be even more effective. Always drink a glass of water after the programme to hydrate the skin and help with toxin removal. Following the rest of the Wellbeing techniques to live a healthy lifestyle will bring even quicker results as well. Doing yoga for the body will also help with making improvements to the face. Stay positive and happy, exercise the body, eat and drink healthily, don’t smoke and use a good sunscreen and moisturiser. How long will it take to see results from The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method? You will see and feel some difference straight away. Your muscles may feel they have had a good workout (just like with body

exercise), you will see and feel less tension in the face and you will have a rosy glow. Everyone has different faces so the time it takes to see changes varies from person to person. As a general rule you will start to see more of a long term improvement in your face and neck after two weeks. After 2-4 months, you will notice you have less fine lines and less tension and people will notice you look healthier and more energised. Within 6-9 months people have reported that they look and feel many years younger and feel more relaxed within themselves.

you through the two 10 minute upper face and lower face workouts for a younger healthier face. There is also two 10 minute massage and acupressure sections which can be used in addition to the upper face and lower face workouts. These workouts can be used as quick 10 minute fixes to rejuvenate, tone, lift and relax the face or can be practiced together to form a complete anti-ageing plan. The DVD and App also include three additional features on Gentle Body Yoga for Anti-Ageing, Juices and Smoothies for Healthy Skin and Homemade Natural Skincare.

How can people practice it? You can attend a Face Yoga class or you can practice Face Yoga in your own home with my ’10 Minute Natural Facelift’ DVD or App. The ‘10 Minute Natural Facelift’ leads

To find out more visit: www. faceyogaexpert.com/shop. Danielle is based in Bath where she also offers individual sessions from her private studio.

The 3 most popular exercises 1. The ‘V’: to reduce lines and wrinkles around the eyes and 2. to make the eyes more open and energized. Put both your middle fingers together between your eyebrows then apply pressure to the outer corners of your eyes with your index fingers. Look up and start to move the lower eyelids upwards, making a strong squint. Then relax and repeat 6 more times. To finish squeeze your eyes shut for 10 seconds then relax.

Smile Smoother: to reduce lines around the mouth and to lift and firm the cheeks and jaw. Hide your teeth with your lips and make an ‘O’ shape with the mouth. Then, smile as wide as you can and keep hiding the teeth. Repeat 6 times. Next, hold the smile shape and place one index finger on the chin. Then start to move your jaw up and down as you tilt your head back. Relax and repeat twice more.

3. Giraffe: to tone and lift the neck area. Looking straight ahead place your finger tips on the top of your neck and lightly stroke the skin down as you tilt your head back. Bring your head back down and repeat twice more. Then jut your lower lip out as far as possible, place your fingers on your collarbone and point your chin upwards, pulling the corners of your mouth down. Hold for 4 deep breaths.

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Something for

every woman Regardless of age - Lorraine Kelly’s Autumn/ Winter collection for JD Williams also marks her first foray into footwear

F you love catalogue shopping, then don’t miss out on JD Williams’ new Autumn/Winter catalogue. It features presenter Lorraine Kelly’s latest collection which also marks her first foray into footwear. “Since I started working with JD Williams, my aim has always been to encourage women to feel fashionable and fabulous at 50 and beyond. However I like to think there’s a piece in my collection for every woman, regardless of age,” says Lorraine. “Adding a footwear range to this season’s collection has been a dream and means that women can now buy the full outfit when shopping my collection.” The loveable Scot has combined her love of the latest catwalk trends with subtle hints of her personality to form her AW15 clothing line, a collection of pieces tailored to the mature figure. Pretty florals, graphic prints and classic shapes create a range full of glamour that reflects the lifestyle of the contemporary working woman. Lorraine’s six piece footwear range focusses on comfort without compromising on style. Flat shoes have hidden cushioning while all heels in the collection are positioned to sit below the middle of the heel on the foot, rather than at the edge giving extra support where most weight sits, guaranteeing

LORRAINE’S FAVOURITE PIECES Lorraine Kelly for JD Williams AW15 is available online now at www. jdwilliams.co.uk in sizes 10-32, prices range from £22 to £89. The footwear collection offers one of the largest sizing ranges on the market. Widths range from E – EEE, calf sizes go from standard to super curvy and all footwear is available in sizes 4-9.

comfort throughout both the day and night. Linda Quinn, buying director at JD Williams is delighted to be working with Lorraine once again.“As always, it’s been a pleasure working with Lorraine this season and we’re very excited to have launched her first footwear range. We see this as the next step in providing mature women with a complete style solution that makes them feel fashionable and confident no matter

what their shape or size.” “This range is a real move on from SS15, we’ve used more innovative and challenging fabrics, experimented with gorgeous prints but have kept shapes classic to take into account the way the body changes as you age.” Hero pieces from Lorraine’s new collection include a floral scuba print jacket and co-ord set, a quilted biker mac and quilted calf length boots.

About JD Williams With over 140 year’s expertise in fit and fashion, JD Williams, part of the N Brown Group, is the UK’s number one online retailer for size 16+ ladies. With nearly two million customers they are widely considered the most successful catalogue and online shopping brand in this market. They have delighted loyal customers over the years by refusing to adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach, instead focusing on clothes that fit and flatter, making shopping for fashion easy and enjoyable - regardless of size or shape.

Fashion/Beauty

An Aladdin’s cave for lovers of fashion

If you browse many of the charity shops on any high street, you are certain to find something that catches your eye, especially when it comes to fashion. reviews and features that will keep you hooked. Barnardo’s celebrity ambassador, former Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts is supporting the launch of The Thrift and has taken time out of the studio to reveal her top style tips and fashion must-haves.

ITH more and more people donating clothing and accessories to shops like Barnardo’s, there are some great second hand pieces around that will add a touch of originality to your season staples. Great news for fashionistas! Barnardo’s have launched The Thrift, a new fashion blog. Whatever your desired look, there’s hints, tips,

much in the studio every day and it’s a very relaxed environment, I usually wear jeans and flats. If I know I’m out to dinner that evening I’ll wear some heeled boots but even then heels at the studio feels overdressed. You have to just work out a happy medium for you planning and preparation is key.

What is your signature styling trick? I dress for how I feel or how I’d like to feel for that day or occasion. I think it’s just a representation of my personality and what mood I’m in. Most things are led by emotion with me and unfortunately that includes what I’m wearing. I don’t like leaving the house and not feeling like myself.

Who is hot right now on the fashion scene? Kendal Jenner’s style is very simple and elegant. There is definitely an effortless and chic theme running throughout her style. I also love FKA Twigs’ style; her pieces look mostly vintage or custom which I love. Character and quirkiness is key.

How do you navigate day to evening wear? Sometimes it’s hard as I’m pretty

Who are your top designers? Henry Holland and Vivienne Westwood for personality. Henry is a

great friend and I’m always inspired and very proud of him for the way he reinvents House of Holland each season. He’s a brilliant designer and his personality leads HOH like no one else could. I also love to look at couture. It impresses me so much. I love to see detail and richness. Some of the collections are what dreams are made of. Giambattista Valli and Oscar De La Renta being a couple of my favourites. What three items would you take to a desert island? My crystal heart shaped Miu Miu flat sandals, my Chanel towelling beach bag and a good book. What is the favourite fashion item in your wardrobe? I have quite a few signature pieces that I love. I bought my first Chanel handbag 8 years ago and I

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use it almost every day. It’s still my favourite and it holds a lot of great memories. When charity shop shopping, what items do you keep an eye out for? I feel you can create more of a personal style when shopping within vintage and charity stores. You find single pieces that are full of character that you can pair with a capsule item like a vest or jeans. What I love about a charity store is you can go in one day and find a jacket that your imagination couldn’t have even come up with and nobody else will have it. Every now and then you will find the most amazing item. They’re like Aladdin’s caves for fashion. To find out more about Barnardo’s new fashion blog, The Thrift, visit: www.the-thrift.co.uk

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Children’s

Tots in Tutus Musical instruments, scarfs and magic wands are just a few of the playthings little ones can have fun with at babyballet classes - as well as learning their first dance steps too, of course.

HE award-winning pre-school dance concept for girls and boys from 6 months to 6 years has been featured on Cbeebies and Nick Jr and has now has 70 franchised schools teaching over 11,000 children every week.

Babyballet offers fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the Song and Dance Academy. With the rapidly increasing number of babyballet franchisees there has never been a better time for you to come and join in the fun. The babyballet franchise network is opening up fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the babyballet Song and Dance Academy, and for the selected Franchisees, a chance to be right at the heart of our magical world. Miss Laura has taught babyballet classes for the past five years in and around Essex. “The classes are so much fun,” says Laura, “it’s fascinating to watch the children grow and develop each week. I had children come in who wouldn’t leave their mum’s side at first, and after a few weeks they are now flying about and playing with the other children.” Some of these youngsters haven’t yet learnt to walk but are already grasping the basics of ballet, something founder Claire O’Connor from Halifax where the businesses headquarters are based, is immensely proud of. Claire has worked tirelessly since 1999 to make it into the award-winning reputable concept it is today. This year Claire and the entire babyballet team are excited to be celebrating their tenth birthday and have just won Dance Franchise of the Year and Dance Brand of the Year in the latest `oscars’ of the dance world. “I loved ballet but it didn’t love me,” says Claire. “I was the wrong shape and I felt that only the best were accepted. It left me

with a tremendous lack of self-confidence and a very poor body image which followed me through to later life.” After spotting a gap in the market Claire set to work to bring fun, non-competitive pre-school classes to pre-schoolers, which would be focussed on learning to dance through fun and increasing every child’s confidence. Initially she only ran classes but has since developed themed parties, uniform, merchandise, the babyballet characters, themed music, live entertainment shows and children’s events and the concept is franchised. Claire introduced the babyballet characters Twinkle, Teddy and friends to promote the positive messages of babyballet and they have since become a huge part of the brand, adored by members and nonmembers alike. “There has been a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the past 10 years,” adds Claire, “but I wouldn’t change it for anything. It has been a remarkable journey and we have achieved so much in a short time. Roll on the next 10 years.” For more information or to book a trial at a class in Essex please contact Miss Laura on 07534260067, email romfordcentral@babyballet. co.uk or visit babyballet.co.uk.

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Travel Europe A taste of Italy LIFESTYLE

HEY have published From the Source, a food title which features recipes gathered from Italy’s coast to coast, all harvested from the very places in which they originated, introducing food lovers to the world’s most authentic local dishes by transporting them into the kitchens of the cooks who have perfected them. We have chosen our favourite recipe from each of the four regions featured; Central Italy, South Italy, North East and North West Italy, to give you a taste to remember!

CENTRAL ITALY

From fresh pastas fragrant with porcini mushrooms, to dark gamey stews, the central regions showcase some of Italy’s finest produce.

CARBONARA Rome’s best-known pasta may be a regular on menus in Italian restaurants worldwide but it’s still a fiercely loved part of local Roman cuisine, a dish that pioneering chef Cristina Bowerman has modified in a way that is both progressive and deeply grounded in regional cooking. Romans are so rooted in their food tradition,’ says Cristina. ‘It’s difficult to change recipes without causing consternation. Italians nationwide love this dish. It’s very rich – a one-course meal – so a real family favourite. And people expect to find it exactly as their mother cooks it.’

Serves 2 Preparation time and cooking time 45min ¼ tsp Sichuan peppercorns ¼ tsp Sarawak peppercorns 250g (9oz) spaghettoni Cavalieri 75g (2½oz) guanciale (cured pork cheeks) cut in cubes (use pancetta as substitute) 4 very fresh egg yolks 75g (2½oz) pecorino, finely grated,

mixed with Parmesan cheese salt to taste 1 Mix the different peppercorns and crush them in a mortar as finely as desired. 2 Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil, then add a very generous pinch of salt. Cook the spaghettoni for 15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, skim off 2–3 tbsp of the cooking water and set aside in a bowl. 3 Heat a pan and place the guanciale over medium heat (no additional fat needed) until most of the fat has rendered and the cubes have gained some colour and turned crisp. Pour the excess fat from the pan into another bowl to let it cool off a bit until further use. 4 In a bowl beat together the egg yolks and about two thirds of the grated cheese, then add the reserved cooking water and 1–2 tbsp of the reserved fat. 5 Drain the spaghettoni, then toss in a large bowl together with the egg-cheese mixture and two-thirds of the guanciale. Stir together until the pasta is evenly coated with a smooth and silky film and the cheese has completely melted. 6 Divide onto two plates, then top with the guanciale cubes, the remaining grated pecorino and most importantly: a generous pinch of the ground peppercorn mix. Tip: Finish cooking the pasta off the heat, in a bowl of egg yolk, the cheese and one tablespoon of fat rendered from the meat. Mix fast to avoid the egg protein coagulating. Then add the meat. Serve with one more little sprinkle of Parmesan and, finally, grate half a tablespoon of the spicy Conciato and plenty of freshly ground pepper, its black flecks, some believe, lending the dish its ‘carbon’ related name.

Central Italy

Pisa LIVORNO

LUCCA 6

CROATIA

San Marino

Pesaro

ADRIATIC SEA

FLORENCE 9

VOLPAIA

Arezzo

Siena

UMBRIA

Macerata

PERUGIA

Lago Trasimeno Lago di Bolsena Viterbo

Pescara L’Aquila

Lago di Bracciano

8 7

ROME

TYRRHENIAN SEA Latina

SOUTH ITALY

Mediterranean cooking at its most iconic, with fresh fish grills, citrus scents and herby salads dressed with little more than a green drizzle of local olive oil. PUGLIESE ANTIPASTI This trio of antipasti are quick to make, and showcase some superb Puglian produce: creamy burrata, smoky capocolo, cardoncelli mushrooms and, a favourite across southern Italy, fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta. As with many regions in Italy, antipasti in Puglia are often slices, bites and samples of the very best produce arranged beautifully on a plate. Crudo – raw seafood or thinly cut raw vegetables dipped in a salty olive oil – are the most popular antipasto, often delivered to restaurant tables as an amusebouche, along with curlicues of dense taralli (breadsticks) and chunks of rustic bread. One of the region’s simpliest antipasti is also its best: burrata (which means ‘buttered’). This silky, cream-centered variant of buffalo mozzarella, currently beloved of hip restaurant tables across the globe, was dreamed up by farmers from the Puglian city of Andria in the early 20th century as a way to use up milk curds. Richer than mozzarella, with an unset creamy centre, burrata (or the smaller balls, called burratina) still has a subtle taste. Add too much of Puglia’s peppery olive oil and you’ll overwhelm it. So dress with caution. At Osteria del Tempo Perso, set in an old forno publico (communal bakery) in the heart of Ostuni’s Centro Storico, this dish is served naked, save for some pomegranate seeds, rocket leaves and the tiniest sprinkling of oil and pepper, the edge of the dish layered with local DOP capocollo from nearby Martina Franca. BURRATINA CON MELOGRANO

(Burrata with pomegranate seeds) Each serves 4 Preparation time 5 min

4 burratina balls 10 slices of capocollo a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds some wild rocket to dress pepper and extra virgin olive oil to taste For burratina con melograno, serve burratina whole or halved, then dress with the other ingredients and place the slices of capocollo around the side.

Lonely Planet knows a few things about Italy with its extensive travel guides to all parts of this delicious country.

TEGAMINO DI FUNGHI CARDONCELLI IN CROSTA DI PANE

(Pie-topped cardoncelli mushrooms) Each serves 4 Preparation time 1hr For the filling 400g (14oz) mushrooms 150g (5½oz) fresh cherry tomatoes, halved salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped 200ml (7fl oz) extra virgin olive oil For the crust top 200g (7oz) strong bread/ pasta flour 20g (¾oz) salt 1 tsp yeast 150g (5½fl oz) water 1 Heat the oil and garlic in a frying pan, add the tomatoes, fry for 10 minutes. Then add the mushrooms, chopped in half or quarters or, if small, leave whole, to make them all similar sizes. 2 Combine the ingredients for the crust, as if making an egg-free pasta (see p264 for the method). Leave to rest for half an hour. 3 Take an ovenproof dish, about 15cm (6in) diameter x 8cm (3in) deep. Put the cooked filling inside, and cover with the dough. Don’t pierce the dough; you want it to rise and puff up. Cook for 8 minutes at 250˚C (480˚F). Tip: If you can’t get cardoncelli, an easy substitute would be a shiitake.

2 Fill a piping bag with these ingredients, open the top of the flowers and fill each one. Pinch gently to close 3 Heat the oil in a high-sided frying pan, until the oil is really bubbling. 4 Carefully place the flowers and fry them, turning to brown each side. Cook for about 5 minutes and serve hot with some parsley sprinkled on top.

FIORI DI ZUCCA

(Stuffed courgette flowers) Each serves 4 Preparation time 15 min 4 courgette (zucchini) flowers 100g (3½oz) of fresh ricotta 50g (2oz) Parmesan 10g (½oz) chopped mint salt and pepper to taste 1 egg 300ml (10½fl oz) extra virgin olive oil for frying the flowers sprinkle of parsley 1 Beat the egg and combine all the ingredients apart from the courgette (zucchini) flowers.

ADRIATIC SEA

Campobasso

LOCOROTONDO

NAPLES

RAVELLO MAIORI CAMPANIA/ 8 13 AMALFI COAST 22 21 SANTA MARIA DI CASTELLABATE

MATERA 6

Potenza

OSTUNI 10 CEGLIE MARTINA FRANCA 14 MESSAPICA

SALENTO

FELLINE

Cosenza TYRRHENIAN SEA South Italy

11 17

PALERMO PIANA DEGLI ALBANESI

Reggio di Calabria

BAGHERIA

Agrigento MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SOUTH ITALY

Syracuse

Food from the sun-soaked south ranges from dishes based around vine-ripe tomatoes to pizza, polpo and simple pastas of peasant origin. This is Mediterranean cooking at its most iconic, with fresh fish grills, citrus scents and herby salads.

NORTH WEST ITALY

NORTH EAST ITALY

Hot broth-based soups, warming polenta and risotti reign supreme in Italy’s northeast. Add some of the country’s most sculptural vegetables and you have a menu that’s both earthy and elegant. TAGLIOLINI CON SCAMPI E CARCIOFI (Tagliolini with Venetian artichokes & scampi) The silty waters of the Venice Lagoon play a crucial role in shaping the ingredients of this dish, centred around artichokes that grow on the Island of St Erasmo, the city’s kitchen garden where brine and breeze lend a unique scent and flavour to these vivid violet carciofi. With shrimps from the Adriatic and artichokes from the Venetian Lagoon, this is a dish that’s formed by the sea. Fed by rivers yet flushed by the salty water of the Adriatic, the marshy islands of Venetian Lagoon, a crescent-shaped body of water between the Italian mainland and the Adriatic Sea, form a fertile breeding ground. Not only for fish but also for vegetables grown on St Erasmo, the largest of the lagoon islands. Synonymous with the very best local produce, the peas, asparagus and artichokes grown on St Erasmo are the prize of the city’s spring vegetable markets. It is the castraure, young baby artichokes, that garner attention, the heart of which are usually served raw with thin slices of Parmesan and a glaze of olive oil.

Serves 4 Cooking time 1hr 1 kg (2¼lb) whole fresh scampi 500g (17½oz) artichokes 300g (10½oz) fresh egg tagliolini 1 clove of garlic half a carrot half a medium white onion 1 small stick of celery 2 bay leaves 1 slice of lemon 125ml (4fl oz) white wine 500ml (1pt) water for fish broth 125ml (4fl oz) water for sauce salt and pepper to taste extra virgin olive oil 1 Wash the scampi, separating into four parts: two legs, the head and body. Leave one or two whole for garnish.

2 With a knife, make an incision along the length of the body, prise open gently and remove the black vein with the point of the knife. 3 For the fish broth: chop the onion, carrot and celery and place in a large frying pan with olive oil, the bay leaves and slice of lemon. 4 Cook/colour for a few minutes and then add the scampi heads with some salt and freshly ground pepper. 5 Press the scampi heads with a spoon to release their juices and add the wine to blend. 6 Add 500ml (1pt) of water and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the broth and set aside. 7 For the sauce: trim and peel the artichokes. Remove the outer, tougher leaves until you get to the more tender inner part of the artichoke. Remove the tough skin at the bottom, as if peeling an apple and peel the stem, cutting it down to about 1cm in length. Cut off the prickly top third of the flower and discard. 8 Cut the artichokes into quarters and cook in a pan with a splash of olive oil, a roughly sliced clove of garlic, salt and pepper and 125ml (4fl oz) of water. 9 Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the artichokes are tender. 10 In a large frying pan or skillet, put 4 tbsp of olive oil, heat and add a couple of ladles of scampi broth then add the peeled scampi, plus a few whole ones. Cook for 3–4 minutes. 11 Cook the tagliolini until al dente in a pot of boiling salted water. 12 Quickly combine and saute the scampi and artichokes and add to the pasta, garnishing with the whole scampi

The forests here offer rich pickings, from black and white truffles to hazelnuts harvested for cakes. On the coast you’ll find recipes focused around salted anchovies, tuna and preserved cod. COCOTTE DI PORRI BRASATI, UOVO POCHE’ E TARTUFO NERO (Braised leeks, poached eggs & black truffle cocotte) A restaurant that grew up on the frenetic fringes of Porta Palazzo, Europe’s largest open air market, Tre Galline has long been Turin’s trusted address for traditional Piemontese recipes that make a refined feature out of earthy Alba truffles. The trolley rattles across Tre Galline’s parquet floor, releasing fragrant puffs of steam with each creak and bump. Diners wait expectantly for hunks of bollito misto (mixed, boiled meats) to be produced from the steamer below and carved tableside; a ritual observed here pretty much daily since 1592. ‘It was a huge responsibility to come and cook here,’ says Andrea Chiuni, Tre Galline’s executive chef of four years, who works alongside head chef, Manuel Bortolotti in the restaurant’s ancient basement kitchens. ‘This is such a historic place, and with that comes a certain responsibility. We have to respect the menu, including classic dishes such as bollito misto and bagna caoda, and while this recipe for cocotte di porri brasati isn’t “old” the ingredients are traditional. Most often seen as an opulent topping for pasta or meat, black truffles are the main feature of this dish. This recipe is a perfect balance of taste and smell, arriving at the table, hot in the cocotte dish it’s cooked in, releasing that wonderful perfume. Then you break the egg, the truffles combine with the yolk, its fat content augmenting their taste, which is completed by the buttery leeks.’

Serves 4 Preparation time 50 min 3 leeks 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 25g (1oz) butter 300ml (10½fl oz) beef broth 4 eggs 20g (1oz) black Alba truffles salt & pepper to taste 1 Peel and cut the leeks, leaving only the white. Cut each in half. 2 In a frying pan, heat the oil over a medium flame, then add the butter and gently brown the leeks. Salt to taste. 3 In another pan, heat the broth, and add it spoon by spoon to the leek mixture until it eventually reduces. Don’t cover the leeks or they will boil. Continue adding the broth to the leeks until the liquid is thick and glossy and the leeks have caramelised. This should take about 30 minutes. 4 Let the leeks cool, then cut into 2½cm (1in) pieces. 5 Divide the butter into four and grease the bottom of each cocotte. Then arrange the leeks around the edge like flower petals, leaving a hole in the middle for the egg. 6 Put the cocottes in the oven to heat for 5 minutes at 150˚c (300˚F). 7 At the same time, poach the eggs for 2 minutes so they are not quite cooked. 8 Take the cocottes out of the oven, place an egg in the centre of each, and put back in the oven for a further 2 minutes. 9 Take the cocottes out, grind some black pepper over the eggs, add some shaved truffles on top, and serve. SWITZERLAND

Northwest Italy

Lago Maggiore

Lago di Como

12 5

ORTA

AOSTA

Como

Varese

Bergamo

AUSTRIA

10 4

Vercelli

SWITZERLAND

CORVARA

Bolzano

SLOVENIA Udine

Trento

Pavia

TURIN

MAGLIANO ALFIERI ALBA

Alessandria 6 2

VALDOBBIADENE Lago d’Iseo

Lago di Garda Brescia Verona 8

MANTUA 1

Padua

ISOLA DELLA

TREVISO

GENOA

Trieste

RAPALLO

Savona

VENICE 7

CROATIA

6 SCALA

San Remo

POLESINE PARMENSE 2

MILAN

Novara

LIGURIAN SEA

MODENA 5

BOLOGNA 10

Ravenna

ADRIATIC SEA

Northeast Italy

LIGURIAN SEA

*This extract is adapted from Lonely Planet’s From the Source: Italy, £19.99 (www.lonelyplanet.com)

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Safa Indian Restaurant A true taste sensation! If you’re looking for great tasting Indian cuisine, then Safa restaurant in Galleywood will meet your expectations to the highest degree. Indian food with a modern twist is served in stylish, contemporary surroundings.

AFA brings together, the best dishes from the Indian sub-continent, cooked by a team of top chefs. They are passionate about great food and want diners to enjoy the highest quality and the most delicious authentic dishes cooked using only the best and fresh ingredients. Biriyani, Balti, Chef special dishes, Prawns, Korahi special, Persian, vegetable dishes are just some of the flavoursome options you

can order that will tantalise the tastebuds. Take Aways too are cooked to order and delivered piping hot to your doorstep. The restaurant has taken every step to ensure that this is a service customers will really value and come back for more time and time again. Order online and enjoy free home delivery within 4 miles delivery radius on order over £15 along with free bottle of drinks (conditions apply). Also get discount on collection for order over £15! Safa at Galleywood is open from Monday

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Food & drink

A brew with a difference Iced tea, done properly, is more complicated than it first appears. But more goes into this process than simply placing hot tea in the fridge to cool down. To enjoy a true, refreshing glass of iced tea the way it was intended, take a moment and learn the basics... shake ingredients with ½ of thyme sprig and ice. strain into a 12 oz glass with fresh ice and garnish with ½ thyme sprig and a lemon twist. *Honey thyme syrup 1 pint of water (2 cups) ½ cup honey small handful of fresh thyme sprigs simmer all ingredients for 10-15 mins and let cool, strain.

Breakfast Cooler

(Option 1-Brewing)

First, brew hot tea as you normally would, then pour over ice. It is recommended to chill the tea before pouring over ice to prevent dilution.

(Option 2-Make a Concentrate)

Brew your tea with a higher ratio of tea to water than usual. For example, use 15 tea bags per gallon of water to make a concentrate. Dilute the concentrate as you are ready to enjoy it.

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First, boil water and prepare tea as you normally would. However, while you are doing this, boil one cup of water and 3/4 cup of sugar, stirring and mixing this combination as it heats. After steeping the tea bags, add the sugar mixture, then mix well. Garnish with lemon or a sprig of mint—or whatever you wish. For many tea lovers, choosing the right tea helps maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy environment. Teatulia provide a range of organic tea to satisfy the palates of tea fans everywhere. Their organic teas are grown and cultivated in a way that respects the land on which it’s grown, the community of workers who produce it and the people who drink it. Teatulia organic teas are grown in a single USDA-certified organic garden in northern Bangladesh, and at nearly 2,000 acres, the Teatulia tea garden is one of the

Ingredients: 1.5 oz Plymouth Gin 0.5 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth 0.25 oz Rammazotti Amaro 0.25 oz Honey Syrup 0.25 oz Lemon juice largest organic tea gardens in the world! Like a fine estate wine, the teas ensure a purity, accountability and freshness that derive from perfect growing conditions: the soil is developed with the use of organic cover crops and mulching and the growing area is irrigated by rainwater. In short, Teatulia sell some of the best tasting tea in the world. There are five refreshing flavours to choose from: Lemongrass, Tulsi, Earl of Bengal, Green Tea and Black Tea. If you like a tipple - try one of these refreshing TeaTulia alcoholic iced tea recipes

top. For Lemongrass Simple Syrup - steep 2 bags of Teatulia Lemongrass Tea in 16oz of hot water with 6 oz. of sugar. Cover and allow to cool completely. Refrigerate after use. Holds up to a week.

Green Tea Mint Julep 2 oz Teatulia green tea 1.5 oz whiskey Half a lemon squeezed 1.5 oz sugar Mint

To make the drink, start with a sugar rim cocktail glass. Muddle the mint, lemon juice, and sugar in the glass. Then add crushed ice, and pour the tea and the whiskey over the ice. Garnish with mint and lemon. Drink!

White Tea Punch

The Tequila Cilantro Cocktail

Muddle 2 Cilantro (Coriander) leaves with a splash of lime juice Mix, 2 ½ oz. Blanco Tequila 1 oz. Lemongrass Simple Syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice Shake over ice and strain into a cocktail glass Float a thin slice of Jalapeno on the

8 oz strong Teatulia white tea 6 oz Lemon Juice 4 oz Simple Syrup 4 oz Peach Liqueur 6 oz St Germain Elderflower liqueur 8 oz Boca Loca Cachaca 12 oz Cava (or another dry sparkling wine) 5 dashes of angostura bitters Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with a large ice block. Serve in punch cups.

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3/4 oz Honey thyme syrup* 3/4 oz lemon juice 1 ½ oz Tennessee whiskey 1 ½ oz strong Teatulia black tea fresh thyme sprig

Method: Combine ingredients in shaker tin over ice. Shake and strain over new ice in collins glass. Top with cold brewed Bengal Breakfast Tea. Garnish with Lemon Wedge Teatulia teas retail at £3.40 for 20 individually wrapped sachets and are available from Holland & Barrett, Harrods, and independent health and wholefood stores nationwide. For further information visit www.teatulia.co.uk

About Iced Tea Historically, the development of the ice house, then the ice box, spurred the popularity of iced tea. But the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis is credited for igniting the craze. Concessionaires running the East Indian Pavilion were offering hot tea to fairgoers, but since it was summertime, this wasn’t going over well. In a moment of inspiration they rigged a dispenser that fed the tea through ice-cold pipes. It could be that the muggy hot weather played its part, but iced tea was an instant hit. Iced tea can be sweet as well. The recipe for Sweet Tea, a proud staple of the American south, was created in the late 19th century. The first known recipe was published in 1879 in a magazine called Housekeeping in Old Virginia. Sweet tea was first seen as a luxury, due to the combination of tea, sugar and ice. Back then, all three of these ingredients were expensive and had to be shipped. (Even ice—these were pre-refrigerator times.) Today, Sweet Tea in enjoyed everywhere. Popular garnishes include mint, lemon and cream.

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Southend-on-Sea for a taste of Italy this weekend as the Italian Festival comes to the seaside town on Saturday September 5. Visitors can expect a feast for the eyes and senses as a host of market stalls will be displaying authentic Italian produce, including bread, pasta, cheese and salumi. And, not forgetting gelati (ice cream). Rossi’s and Tomassi’s – Southend’s very own Italianheritage ice cream firms will be offering tastings throughout the day. There will also be some fantastic live music including a

tribute to the great Luciano Pavarotti. An incredible look and soundalike will recreate some of the big man’s most famous arias. For more details visit: onsouthend. com.

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Some fantastic sculptures on display at Hylands Estate. The September Sculpture Trail is being organised by Hylands resident artist Mark Johansen. “Our first trail last year was so well received that we couldn’t ignore the requests to put it on again,” says Mark. As before the

trail will be fully accessible throughout the whole of September. On weekends visitors can also enjoy the Artist Studios set on both floors of the Stables Courtyard. So grab a map form the Stables Visitor Centre and explore. More details: hylandsartists. co.uk.

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The English Wine Festival and Open Day takes place at New Hall Vineyards, Chelmsford Road, Purleigh this weekend. Enjoy free wine tastings at this family run wine producer with

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DO over 100 acres of vines. There will be plenty of entertainment over the two days from 10am-5pm including live music, jugglers, a children’s area and more. Admission £7.50 per adult, £1 per child. Adult admission includes entry, tasting glass and four free wine tastings. More details:

Autumnal Walks in Essex Scenic trails to explore

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F you’re looking for a free way to enjoy a great day out, pack a bag, get your walking boots on and hit one of the many walking trails in and around Essex.. The county’s gently rolling landscape is sprinkled with rivers and lit by constantly changing East Anglian skies and the miles of country lanes, hidden byways, bridleways and public footpaths are best explored on foot. Meander through some of the county’s most beautiful rural areas passing through many charming villages and towns. If you are feeling energetic, you could tackle Essex’s most famous longEssex boasts plenty of idyllic places distance 81-mile path, The Essex Way which meanders from the London Underground Central Line at Epping to the historic salt-washed port of Harwich. The path leads through gorgeous ancient woodlands, open farmland, tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes. There’s wildlife spotting galore, so don’t forget your camera. For a more relaxed stroll, head over to Mersea Island,

which is ideal for indulging in walking and watersports such as sailing and wind surfing. There are excellent bird watching opportunities as the island teems with wading birds. What is most memorable though for many is the fresh seafood on offer. Sit in a restaurant beside the sea, watch the daily catch come in and savour it in a dish of the day accompanied by some Mersea wine from the island’s own vineyard. Two restaurants a must-visit for any foodie enthusiast are West Mersea Oyster Bar and The Company Shed. Another great route is the Flitch The West Mersea Oyster Bar serves up a Way. Passing through 15 miles of delicious selection of the freshest seafood countryside along the former Bishop’s Stortford to Braintree railway in the heart of rural Essex, The Flitch Way is ideal for those wanting a traffic free day out. Its name derives from a medieval ceremony, which originated in Little Dunmow and which still takes place every four years.

Learn the Art of Carriage Driving at Audley End House, Saffron Walden on both Saturday and Sunday. Celebrate the elegance of this centuries-old tradition in the elegant confines of the decadent Jacobean mansion house. Step back in time as side saddle and military riding displays are also some of the highlights. £16 per adult, £9.60 per child. English Heritage members free. More details: english-heritage.org.uk.

Walking The Essex Way

The ceremony involved married couples trying to prove that they hadn’t argued for a year and a day - if successful they were awarded with a Flitch (or side) of bacon. En route you will pass through wildlife-rich railway cuttings, past Victorian stations and over embankments with views across impressive farmlands, villages and woodland on a circular route. All these routes and more can be downloaded for free from the Visit Essex website - www.visitessex.com. Enjoy!

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Fabia expands to Monte Carlo S KODA is expanding its Fabia range with the introduction of the new Fabia Monte Carlo, which adds enhanced exterior body styling and a sporty new interior. The Fabia Monte Carlo builds on the already comprehensive standard equipment of the Fabia SE. It adds 16-inch Italia black alloy wheels, a black radiator grille and black door mirror caps, body coloured rear spoiler, front fog lights, LED daytime running lights, sunset glass, Monte Carlo badging on the B-pillar and a panoramic glass sunroof. On the inside, additional equipment includes bespoke front sports seats,

front and rear floor mats with red stitching, black decorative inserts, a cherry red centre console, Monte Carlo pedals, a multi-function sports steering wheel, pearl grey roof lining and carpet, and Monte Carlo badging on the front door inserts. The Fabia Monte Carlo Estate also comes with black roof rails. All of the additional equipment is on top of the generously equipped SE model which comes with Bolero infotainment system with 6.5-inch colour touchscreen, DAB radio, Bluetooth and SmartLink (a system that mirrors certain smartphone and Apple iPhone functions on the car’s screen), air conditioning,

Front Assist emergency braking system, remote locking and alarm. The Fabia Monte Carlo is available with the same wide range of engines in both hatch and estate. There are three petrol units: a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder 75PS MPI with five-speed manual gearbox; a 1.2-litre four-cylinder 90PS TSI with five-speed manual gearbox; a 1.2-litre four-cylinder 110PS with six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox; and two diesels: a 1.4-litre three cylinder unit with 90PS and a five-speed manual gearbox; and a 1.4-litre three cylinder unit with 105PS and a fivespeed manual gearbox.

The sporty Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo Prices start from £14,645 OTR and is availble from just £99 per month, 0% finance included, when purchased through Skoda Financial Services on Solutions PCP. The Monte Carlo name is a link to SKODA’s rally success,

Isuzu add Fury to D-Max range AN exclusive to UK Fury version of the Isuzu D-Max pick up truck has been added to the range. The D-Max Fury, will boost the D-Max pick-up range to 10 variants. The newcomer packs a real punch with a number of unique style enhancements and technology upgrades. Based on the Eiger double-cab model, the special edition is £19,999 (CVOTR), representing a saving of around £2,000 compared to buying the accessories separately. Fury is available with either manual or auto transmission. The attention-grabbing style of the D-Max Fury starts with the stunning and unique Magma Red metallic paint Price for new pick-up is £19,999

finish, while bold 17-inch, five-spoke grey alloy wheels emphasise the pickup’s powerful road presence. The exterior upgrades continue with a dark grey metallic finish to the front grille – complete with a fiery red Isuzu logo at its centre – and Cosmic black door and tailgate handles, and black rear bumper, as well as gun metal grey heavy-duty side steps. Inside, the sporting nature of the Fury is made clear with unique red stitching to key contact points such as the steering wheel and gear knob and the provision of dedicated Fury carpet mats. Customers will also have the option to upgrade the interior upholstery to Limited Edition Black and Red

Fury leather. They will have to move quickly as just 100 will be made available. Fury also features a rear camera to aid easier parking and manoeuvring out of tight spots. At the heart of the Fury remains the powerful-yet-efficient 2.5-litre twinturbo diesel engine, producing 163PS and 400Nm of torque and returns 38.7 mpg on a combined cycle. Owners of the new Fury will also benefit from a heavyweight towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes (braked trailer) and 1,072 (manual) 1,067 (auto) tonne payload. William Brown, General Manager at Isuzu UK, said: “We are confident the Fury will further widen the appeal of the D-Max which already has one of the widest choices of model of any pickup in the UK.’’ Last year was the best ever year for Isuzu in the UK with sales of over 5,500 pick-ups and the growth has continued into 2015 with sales up over 30% year to date. Isuzu UK continues to be the biggest market in Europe for the Japanese brand by a considerable margin. Fury will go on sale from September priced at £19,999 for the six-speed manual and £20,999 for the 5-speed auto. Like all new Isuzu models sold in the UK, the D-Max Fury will come with the company’s five-year/125,000 mile warranty.

and the previous-generation Fabia Monte Carlo was a bestseller in the UK. The new Monte Carlo brings a slice of rally-inspired styling to the Fabia, which was recently named What Car? magazine’s Car of the Year.

A full list of prices for the Fabia Monte Carlo follows. For further details of these and other award-winning SKODA models see www.skoda.co.uk. The Fabia Monte Carlo is available to order now, with first deliveries in September.

Be wise on senior drivers ROAD SAFETY and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging family members to be wise to the early signs of unsafe driving in their senior relatives. There are more than four million drivers aged over 70 in the UK. Many are still driving in their 90s, and nearly 200 centenarians still hold licences. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “We want as many people as possible to enjoy the freedom of the open road for as long as possible, but only while they are safe. “Warning signs relating to failing health or reduced ability can develop slowly and gradually in older drivers. This often means they won’t be aware of their changing actions or the growing risks they may pose – to themselves and to others - on journeys. GEM suggests the following signs that suggest a high risk of danger with a requirement for immediate action: n ‘Close calls’ – or ‘oops factor’ moments where a crash almost happens n Dents and scrapes on the car as a result of hitting fences, posts or kerbs n Traffic penalty tickets, such as speeding and red traffic light violations

GEM also advises family members and friends to look out for the following common signs that could indicate an increase in the risks posed by a senior driver. Most are minor on their own, but can combine to present a significantly increased risk: n Difficulty seeing traffic lights and road signs n Reduced awareness of drivers coming from the side or the rear n Not reacting to an approaching emergency siren n Slow reaction when required to brake or alter direction suddenly n Confusing the accelerator and brake pedals n Getting flustered or angry over minor matters n Difficulty looking over shoulders to check before pulling out n Missing familiar exits or turnings n Drifting in and out of lanes on motorways and dual carriageways n Failing to indicate correctly (or at all) n Failing to cancel an indicator GEM’s recently-published resource, Still Safe to Drive, gives a range of practical advice to help senior drivers stay as safe as possible for as long as possible. Take a look at www.stillsafetodrive.org.uk

‘Handling was excellent. In fact, all the main driver functions were without fault. The steering was accurate and nicely-weighted, the grip on all roads was firm’

Pure Tech powerplant is a little gem TEST DRIVE

UCH is the pace at which motor manufacturers churn out new, improved models, it’s interesting to see how well last year’s offering still stands up. Take the Peugeot 308. It won the European Car of The Year in early 2014 and later in the year saw it fitted with the new 3-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine. They call it the Pure Tech and its turbo spins at no less than 240,000 rpm. You would think that that would be noisy but either it’s way above the dynamic range of the human ear (nor do dogs seem to mind it) or it’s simply silent. Whatever, it is a remarkable little unit. I covered around six hundred miles at the wheel of this 308. Every sort of traffic situation cropped up, so the car handled quiet motorways, very busy motorways, country lanes, steep hills, city jams, you name it. At the end of all this, the trip computer had recorded an overall 46.2 mpg. I was happy with this, I must say, because previous experience with 3-cylinder engines in other cars usually ended up with less impressive figures. The engines are all happy enough to perform and travel and accelerate at speed, but you have to put your foot down, to the detriment of fuel consumption. So this one is OK. It also happens to whizz the

Peugeot 308 GT Line SW

By TOM SCANLAN car along at an easy pace and has a surprising amount of accelerative power in the higher gears from quite low revs: 95% of available torque is developed at 1500 - 3500 rpm. There is, therefore, a very useful power delivery. Zero to 62 mph takes 12.6 seconds. Even ascending steep hills in intermediate or high gears, the car chugged on. Selecting the ‘sport’ mode added to the dynamic; normally, I have little time for such devices, considering them to be just fuel-wasters, but in this lower powered 308 (129 bhp) you can happily switch in and out as though changing down and up a gear, so I have now modified my view. The car proved to be as pleasant as any I have driven recently. On tickover, the engine is virtually silent. The start-stop system is one way of telling whether or not the engine is actually

Peugeot 308 GT Line SW (£22,345)

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Model: Peugeot 308 GT Line SW Engine: 1.2-litre threecylinder petrol engine developing 129bhp of power and 230Nm of torque Transmission: Six-speed manual Performance: Maximum speed 124mph, 0-60, 12.6 seconds Economy: 56.5 mpg official combined, 46.2 mpg on test CO2 emissions: 115 g/km Price: £22,345

still rotating! Under way, the engine has that typical 3-cylinder beat, with quite a low-voiced exhaust note. Handling was excellent. In fact, all the main driver functions were without fault. The steering was accurate and nicely-weighted, the grip on all roads was firm and, perhaps the most impressive -- I found the ride to be excellent. We all know our local roads and this car rode mine as well as any other that I can think of, negotiating ‘sleeping policemen’, minor pot-holes, ripples and the rest in a satisfyingly supple way...no gritting of teeth or crunching of the spine. The Peugeot was surprisingly spacious with a good boot. The cabin was beautifully fitted out, although at first I didn’t take to the low-steeringwheel, high-instrument-cluster idea where you look over the rim of the steering wheel rather than through it. However, after a few seat adjustments, it turned out to be OK. The centre

dash features a good-sized screen upon which it’s easy to select your aircon settings, audio, and trip information. some of this can also be called up via one of the steering wheel stalks. Various little features add up to a cabin of some class. The gear-knob was tactile and like a mini piece of metal sculpture, and the pedals, too, while even the red pointers on the dials had been elegantly designed. The test car was the GT Line SW version, one down from the range-topping GT, and costing a basic £22,345. Options included Peugeot’s Cruise Control, Emergency Collision and Brake System at £450. One particularly pleasant standard GT Line feature was the back-massager for the driver and front-seat passenger seats. So, yes, the Peugeot 308 is as good as ever. When the test car was collected, it was not so much ‘goodbye’, more ‘au revoir, Peugeot 308!’

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CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

First ball wicket not enough to clinch victory

1ST TEAM

Wanstead & Snaresbrook 93 all out Chelmsford 74 all out

(Wanstead & Snaresbrook won by 19 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

N SUCH a huge game it was crucial that Chelmsford got off to a good start, which Sam Cook duly provided by removing opening batsman Chambers with the first ball of the innings for the second time this season. Cook (4-21) proved simply unplayable for the Wanstead side, with a succession of batsmen struggling to cope with his pace and movement, including the prize wicket of Essex player Kishen Velani as he took four wickets in his opening seven over spell. After Ben Clifford struck in his second over and an outstanding direct hit from Karamat Ali, the Wanstead innings was in tatters at 24 for six. Opener Arfan Akram and skipper Ellis-Grewal showed the required patience and began to tick the score along, before the introduction of spin in the form of Karamat Ali caused a rush of blood to the head and Akram was stumped. Once Ali struck again and James Clifford removed EllisGrewal LBW, the innings looked set to end very quickly at 56 for nine. The final wicket pair had other ideas however, stoically looking to occupy the crease. A number of different bowlers and strategies were attempted, but the batsmen seemed content to simply keep knocking back the ball. James Clifford (2-14) finally dismissed Fayyaz (26), but 37 runs had been added to push the score up to

93 all out. The Chelmsford reply started confidently and at 22 without loss in the fifth over a quick finish seemed on the cards. Shahzad achieved the breakthrough with a seaming delivery, which instigated a remarkable collapse with the next six batsmen contributing just eight runs between them. This included a particularly impressive hat-trick for off-spinner Velani, clean bowling all three victims. At 50 for seven the match was intriguingly poised, with opener Nick Bailey still waiting for a partner to stay with him. Ali announced his arrival at the crease with some confident strokes that suggested he could be the one, but sadly he became the eighth wicket to fall with 31 runs still required for victory. The pressure of the situation soon told as Bailey was the ninth wicket to fall for 36, the highest score of the innings by some margin and unfortunately the last wicket pair was unable to repeat the heroics of the Wanstead pair. The last wicket fell with the total at 74, Shahzad and Velani bowled excellently through the innings, finishing with three for 38 and seven for 31 respectively. 2ND TEAM Upminster 162-7 Chelmsford 163-3

(Chelmsford won by 7 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Upminster Park

CHELMSFORD just about stayed in contention for the league title with a win at Upminster. The hosts showed commendable sportsmanship in

playing through rain when they did not need to. The Upminster innings never really got going and all of Chelmsford’s bowlers did a good job. Matt Poole (3-49) with 17 overs was the mainstay and fellow veteran Stuart Everard (228) was the other main wicket-taker. Tyler (43) and Ison (45*) made decent contributions but a score of 162 for seven did not look likely to be enough. Gary Chidley ensured that Upminster did not have to suffer for too long in some miserable conditions with a hard-hitting unbeaten 83. Three wickets fell which enabled Matt Thurston to bat for the first time in over a year and he was unbeaten on 20 as the target was achieved. 3RD TEAM Hainault & Clayhall 185 all out Chelmsford 187-9

(Chelmsford won by 1 wicket) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

LADY luck smiled on the third team again as they won another nail-biting match. There was no luck early on with some contentious decisions going against them and enabling the visitors to lay a decent platform to their innings. Stephen Drain made the breakthrough but it took a change of pace to the spin of Ian Hare to bring about two more wickets. The scoring had been restricted in the main and it was 75 for three at the halfway stage. Drinks seemed to rejuvenate the batsmen as Mahmood and Ashfaq Ahmed upped the scoring rate. They had put their team in a

ACTIVE ESSEX SPORTS AWARDS

Last chance to nominate your sporting heroes

ITH the closing date for nominations edging closer now is your chance to celebrate your sporting heroes and those who have made outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity in Essex by nominating them for a 2015 Active Essex Sports Award. From volunteers, coaches, clubs, schools and organisations, to high performing athletes, you can have your say on who receives the honours in the county’s top sports awards.

The 2015 Active Essex Sports Awards will be presented at Colchester United’s Weston Homes Community Stadium on December 2, 2015. This is your opportunity to nominate inspirational people who are making sport and physical activity happen and are helping the next generation achieve excellence in Greater Essex. Essex County Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for Sport and Physical Activity, Councillor Ray Gooding, said: “Essex

County Council is proud of its record in supporting sport and physical activity in Essex, and the Active Essex Sports Awards are an ideal platform for showing the tremendous work of the sports people, clubs, volunteers and various organisations that do so much to promote sport in the county.” Active Essex wants the sports awards to ensure that talent, commitment and determination in all forms; from rising and accomplished superstars to those nurturing elite sporting talent or inspiring

strong position at 125 for three with plenty of time left when Ahmed (29) holed out to Alistair Fergus off Neal Abhyankar. Rather than consolidate, Hainault went for their shots and there were stumpings for Connor Cheverall in successive overs. The rest of the innings passed in typical third team style with some aerial hitting and no stylish shots. Hare and Abhyankar shared the remaining wickets, Abhyankar finished with four for 48 and Hare five for 70 as the innings was closed out at 185. The chase began in solid fashion before Phil Arnold was surprised by a full toss. Cheverall had found his feet though and began to score fairly freely. He found a worthwhile partner in Tom Iliffe and with steady rain falling and making it more difficult for bowlers and fielders, Chelmsford looked to be cruising at 111 for two with 18 overs in hand. That was when Iliffe (22) misjudged the line of a delivery to be bowled and this set off a horrible collapse. Ashfaq Ahmed used conditions well and the batsmen struggled to cope with his skiddy style. The pressure told on Cheverall and he was eighth out after making an excellent 85. When the ninth wicket fell there were only 150 on the board and a win looked unlikely, especially with only 40 balls left. The one thing that was in Chelmsford’s favour was that Hainault had taken an age to bowl their overs and it was virtually pitch dark. In these circumstances, batting is easier

their local community to be more active, are celebrated. Through nominating someone for an award you’ll help contribute to the Active Essex vision of a more physically active and sporting environment for all people in Greater Essex, and enable everyone to participate in the activity of their choice and to the level of their choice. Gary Sullivan OBE, Chairman of Active Essex,

Dot Naylor, last year’s Unsung Hero award winner

than fielding and some powerful shots from Abhyankar changed the game. Twenty runs in eight balls took time out of the equation and reduced the requirement to 12. Singles would be enough and seven of these were scrambled off various parts of the bat and body before Fergus played a shockingly classy back foot punch for two. The next ball was fired well down the leg side and with no fine leg it ran away over the boundary and Chelmsford had the win. Abhyankar was 30 not out, a real match-winning performance. 4TH TEAM Wanstead & Snaresbrook 209-9 Chelmsford 177-4

(Match drawn) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Nutter Lane, Snaresbrook

5TH TEAM

Chelmsford 240-7 Harold Wood 19-1

(Match abandoned as a draw) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Harold Wood Park

SUNDAY 29 AUGUST 2ND TEAM

Chelmsford 288-9 Writtle 161-7

(Chelmsford won by 127 runs) Friendly Played at Paradise Road

FIXTURES Saturday 5 September 1sts: Brentwood (A) SNEL 11.00 2nds: Wanstead & Snaresbrook (H) SNEL 1.00 3rds: Hutton (A) SNEL 1.00 4ths: Southend & EMT (H) SNEL 1.00 5ths: Chingford (H) SNEL 1.00 Sunday 6 September 1sts: Belhus (A) ESL 1.00

said: “Our annual sports awards highlight those making outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity in our county. It is their passion and effort that keeps Essex at the top of the sporting charts; they are the local heroes inspiring the next generation.” The award categories for 2015 are: n Sports Personality of the Year n Young Sports Personality of the Year n Disabled Sports Personality of the Year n Services to disability sport n Unsung Hero (Volunteer) n Young Community Volunteer (U18) n School or college of the Year n Sports Club of the Year n Coach of the Year n Physical Activity project of the year

n Active workplace of the year n Changing Lives through Sport and Physical Activity Last year’s Unsung Hero award winner was 81-year-old black belt karate instructor Dot Naylor, who went on to receive the Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award, which recognises outstanding individual volunteers who inspire others, from David Cameron. Dot used her awards to call on others to get involved in sport. “It’s stupid not to get involved in sport,” she said. “If I can still do it at my age, I don’t see why other people can’t.” The closing date for nominations is October 19, 2015. Nominations can be made through http://www. activeessex.org/sports-awards

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Bricknell’s brace gives Clarets victory

HELMSFORD bounced from last week’s disappointing 4-2 defeat at Whitehawk in perfect fashion by putting two past St Albans last Saturday as the Clarets gained all three points from a 2-1 win. A dire first half performance from both teams ended with Chelmsford taking the lead in the 43rd minute, seconds after the Saints had a chance to take the lead. Billy Bricknell took advantage of a looping ball from Christian Dibble to beat the Saints’ defence before fizzing a shot past the visiting keeper. But, the Saints levelled in the 56th minute through Louie Theophanous, seconds after a claim for hand-ball against the striker, as he slotted home past Dibbins. Just four minutes later the Clarets were back

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in the lead from Billy Bricknell’s sliding effort to grab his second goal of the game. Mark Hawkes made five changes from the Chelmsford side that started against Whitehawk. Ashley Timms - who had been released earlier in the week - was replaced with loan-signing Christian Dibble, Mark Haines stood in for the injured Marvel Ekpiteta, Harry Morgan replaced Moses Makasi and Hugo Skepelhorn started instead of Bagasan Graham. Saints’ joint-bosses Jimmy Gray & Graham Golds chose that ex-Claret Sam Corcoran would not appear against his former side.

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In light of the tragic events in the Shoreham air disaster, both sides stood for a one minutes silence remembering those who lost their lives in the crash whilst also remembering the Clarets’ kitman Trevor Hales who died from a heartattack after the win over Bishop’s Stortford two weeks ago. Chelmsford had the first chance of the game after 17 minutes. A driving run from youngster Hugo Skepelhorn saw him beat two challenges from Saints’ defenders before slotting Luke Daley through, however, the ex-Braintree man skidded his shot wide. The home side had another chance to take the lead following some neat build up play between Skepelhorn, Harry Morgan and Aiden Palmer, but the final pass was one too many as the Saints’ defender cleared to safety. Mark Hawkes’ side finally took the lead in the 43rd minute following a chance for the visitors to score. Luke Allen had dispossessed Palmer on the nearest wing before cutting inside and fizzing a shot towards goal that Christian Dibble could hold with ease. He then sent a deep ball down the pitch, with the Saints unable to defend as Billy Bricknell managed to beat the back-line and rifle a shot beyond Joe Welch in the visitors’ goal. St Albans levelled in the 56th minute

following claims of hand-ball against Louie Theophanous. After a mix-up in the Clarets’ defence, the ball fell to the ex-Farnborough striker who placed his shot beyond Dibble. But, the visitors were unable to keep the scores level for long as Billy Bricknell grabbed his second of the game to put the hosts back on top. A delightful pass across the box from Hugo Skepelhorn fell to Bricknell whose sliding effort pushed the ball into the goal. The Clarets could have scored more as they had numerous chances to double their lead but were unable to convert any of them. Bricknell almost got his first hat-trick of the season following a delicate ball into the box from substitute Jonah Gosling. The striker flicked on the cross but the visitors’ captain Lee Chappell managed to clear it off the line. Despite the visitors putting some late pressure on the Clarets it was too little too late as the hosts held on to secure another three points and stopped the Saints from getting a first ever league win over Chelmsford. n Lee Sawyer’s first half penalty was enough for the Clarets to return to Essex with all three points after beating Maidstone United 1-0 on Bank Holiday Monday. MATT LEE

Grays put four past sad Brentwood

Willows win tournament by five runs CHELMSFORD Willows U13 Girls Cricket team have finished the season on a high by winning the Woolpit CC Girls Softball Tournament by five runs. The Willows were placed in a pool alongside North Suffolk CC, Woolpit CC ‘A’s and Melton Achilles CC, with the team topping the pool going straight into the final. The Willows first game was against North Suffolk CC who batting first could only manage 208 runs. In junior pairs cricket you start at 200 but lose runs for wickets. Some tight bowling by Eleanor Stevens and Imogen Hill was supported by some excellent fielding. Chelmsford’s newest recruit Emily Thorpe then made an immediate impact with confident batting, ensuring that Chelmsford finished on 220, winning the first game by 12 runs. The second game was against host club Woolpit, again good bowling and fielding from Chelmsford, including an exceptional and instinctive onehanded catch from Imogen Hill saw them restricted

to 208, with Willows taking a 25 run victory. The final pool game saw a stronger batting performance from Melton Achilles CC, but four good wickets from Chelmsford meant the target to guarantee a final spot was 229. Four strong pairings ensured Chelmsford reached the target with ease, finishing on 264, in no small part due to Willows Player of the Tournament Iona Pirret and Uma Sood’s excellent innings. With Thriplow CC finishing top of the other pool the final was going to be a closely contested match. Willows won the toss and put Thriplow into bat. Despite good fielding Thriplow finished their innings on 243, setting the Willows 244 to win. At the half-way stage the Willows were just ahead of the run-rate, good batting throughout the team meant the last pairing of Mollie Tuff and Sydney Whelan were left needing only seven off the last over to claim victory, and with an early boundary from Mollie, the match was sealed when Sydney hit an excellent boundary off the final ball.

GRAYS Athletic moved to the top of the Ryman Premier League with a 4-0 victory over a lacklustre Brentwood Town at Mill Field. Jay Leader and Dumebi Dumaka put Grays 2-0 up after just 16 minutes and Roman Michael-Percil added a third before half-time. The hosts took their foot off the gas in the second half but still managed to score a fourth through Dumaka late on to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Brentwood made one enforced change to the team that beat Leatherhead 4-1 on Saturday, with Andy Freeman replacing the injured Paul Goodacre in defence. Buoyed from their victory over the Tanners, Brentwood made a confident start and went agonisingly close to taking a fifth minute lead when a long ball from Martyn Stokes was cleared as far as Mitch Hahn who rattled the crossbar from 25 yards. The hosts put a dent in Brentwood’s bright start, however, taking the lead with their first real chance of the game 14 minutes in

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when Leader towered above the Blues defence to head Jey Siva’s corner in off the underside of the bar. Grays showed why they are yet to be beaten this season and extended their lead just two minutes later when Dumaka thundered the ball into the net from eight yards following a scramble inside the box. The home side were in the ascendency by this point and they benefitted from a defensive error to score their third in the 32nd minute. Siva was a potent threat along the left wing and the full-back delivered the ball into the box, which Freeman cleared as far as MichaelPercil who made no mistake slotting in from close range. Joao Carlos could have added a fourth for Mark Bentley’s side before halftime when he beat a couple of defenders before rounding goalkeeper Martyn Guest, but

he sent his shot wide of the target. Grays carried their momentum into the second half and Dumaka linked up well with substitute Lamar Reynolds, but the striker’s shot was easily gathered by the Town keeper. Shad Ngandu and debutant Jordan Sidhu were brought on to spark some life into the Blues, and the former linked up well with Hahn to create a chance for Jamie Guy, but the striker fizzed his shot wide of the goal. In truth a series of poor decisions and loose passes cost Brentwood who were unable to emulate Saturday’s strong showing, and in the 82nd minute Dumaka completed the scoring with his second goal of the game. Reynolds beat Freeman and squared the ball to the striker who fired into the roof of the net from six yards, rounding off a miserable afternoon for the visitors. Town, who slipped back to 19th with the defeat, begin a run of three successive home fixtures this Saturday against Staines Town.

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