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Tower Bridge is Joe’s favourite

Thames challenge Joe Pasquale to do 10-mile London Bridges Walk for Diabetes UK

SSEX-born comedian Joe Pasquale is among 13 other celebrities that are backing their favourite London bridge in a bid to encourage people in Essex to sign up for Diabetes UK’s 10-mile London Bridges walking challenge. Taking place on October 11 its aim is to raise vital funds for the charity organisation that works across the country to help those affected by the condition. Joe, a London Marathon runner for Diabetes UK, is backing Tower Bridge

and said: “Anyone who’s ever done the London Marathon (as I did for Diabetes UK) will know that feeling of elation running over Tower Bridge on a sunny Sunday. “One of the many reasons why it’s London’s most exciting bridge.” Sir Roger Moore is backing the MI6-adjacent Vauxhall Bridge, onetime resident Frank Skinner has picked Lambeth, and sports connections have led Greg Rusedski to Battersea and Sky Sports man Peter Dale to Chelsea. Meanwhile, the South Bank’s artistic

and entertainment connections have drawn the backing of Sandi Toksvig, Adrian Lester, Philippa Gregory, Michael Frayn and Phillip Schofield, while London Bridge is backed by chef Cyrus Todiwala for its Borough Market connections. Political pundit Iain Dale is backing Westminster, Sky News’s Steve Dixon enjoys the views from Millennium Bridge and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury is backing Albert Bridge. The celebrities are backing the 13 bridges that will be crossed by everyone

who takes part in the charity’s London Bridges Challenge. All the money raised from the event will help Diabetes UK to care for, connect, and campaign alongside even more people living with diabetes as the charity continues its work to prevent and, one day, cure the condition currently affecting 3.9 million people in the UK. To sign up for the London Bridges Challenge event, visit diabetes.org.uk/ bridgeschallenge or call their National Events Team on 0345 123 2399.

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In the saddle for Essex 100 cycle ride in brief

YCLING challenge the Essex 100 ride will take place through the stunning North Essex countryside this weekend. Children’s charity Action Medical Research is calling for riders to take part in the event on Sunday, 20 September. The ride offers three options: a Cool 37-mile route for those new to cycling or who haven’t had much time to train; a Classic 68-mile route; or the more challenging Champion option, which covers 104 miles - ideal for experienced sportive riders. All routes set out from the Weston Homes Community Stadium in Colchester and take in the quiet villages and farmlands of Essex as well as the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with plenty of hills to challenge riders. This event is part of the charity’s popular RIDE100 series of one-day bike rides that take place in fantastic cycling locations across the UK. All

include chip timing, food and water stations, lunch, marshals and mechanics. Cyclists participating in the Essex 100 will be raising money to help fund medical research into conditions affecting babies and children. Action Medical Research has been funding medical breakthroughs since it began in 1952. The charity is currently supporting work around childhood cancer, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and cystic fibrosis, as well as some rare and distressing conditions that severely affect children. Among those taking part in the ride on Sunday is Chris Chappell, from Chelmsford, whose premature daughter inspired him to first ride for Action Medical Research two years ago; now he is getting back on his bike to support the children’s charity again. Chris took part in the Essex 100 ride in 2013 and raised £2,178 after his employer Barclays matched

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E caught up with the Mayor of Chelmsford, Paul Hutchinson at the official launch of Essex Riverside, the stunning new apartment development overlooking the River Can (see p6 for more details). Mayor Hutchinson also took time out to read Made in Essex. “ I love the whole concept of a good newspaper as there’s so much bad news in the world,” he said.

Some of last year’s cyclists who took part, inset Chris Chappell his fundraising efforts. He decided to raise funds for Action Medical Research after his daughter Ava, now aged two, was born 10 weeks early. The first time round, with Ava’s story behind it, the fundraising just steamrollered,” says Chris, 36. “The care and the treatment we received at the Broomfield Hospital when she was little were just amazing so it made sense to continue to support a cause which is working to help families like ours.” Places are still available for the Essex 100 and riders can register on the day for £45. For more information visit www.action.org.uk/essex-100.

n ANNUAL TEACHING AWARDS Nominations are now open for the 2016 Essex Teaching Awards with pupils encouraged to have their say in the Student Choice category. The annual awards, now in their third year, will take place at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford on Thursday February 11, 2016. To find out more or to make a nomination visit: www.essex.gov.uk/ teachingawards. n SENIOR SAFETY DAY Brentwood Borough Council has organised a Senior Safety Day for older residents to learn about staying safe. The free event will take place on Thursday October 29 from 10am-3pm at Doddinghurst Road Community Church, Brentwood. n HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND Tickets are now on sale for Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland returning on November 20. Online booking www.hydeparkwinterwonderland. com.

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HIS year a record breaking Stunning view at 1,582 parks and green Cudmore Grove Country spaces were awarded the Park, Mersea and inset, prestigious, international Belhus Woods Green Flag Award. Those in Essex flying the Green Flag include Cudmore Grove and Belhus Woods Country Parks. The national award, given by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors that the space boasts the highest vote. Last year saw over 35,000 votes from the public possible standards, with Victoria Park in London’s Tower Hamlets receiving is beautifully thousands of votes to be crowned the nation’s favourite. maintained and You can make your vote until September 30 and the has excellent winner of the People’s Choice will be annouced in October. facilities. Simply go to www.greenflagaward.org, select your county Now you can vote for your favourite in the annual or region on the interactive map, find your favourite park or People’s Choice Award. All Green Flag Award winning green space and click the ‘vote for this site’ button. sites are entered into the annual People’s Choice Award

n FLY TO PARIS FROM SOUTHEND easyJet has announced it is launching a new route to the French capital from London Southend Airport. Flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle are now on sale and will operate four times per week throughout the year. The route commences on February 26, 2016. To book visit: www.easyjet.com.

n SHOEBURYNESS LIBRARY The new Shoeburyness library has now opened in Delaware Road and is a fantastic new addition to the town. Inside it features a dedicated children’s area, books and materials for every other age group, DVD’s merchandise and lots more. The library has longer opening hours, more books and is bigger than both Thorpedene and Friars libraries which it replaces. Every Friday from 10.30am, pre-school children and their parents can enjoy a free Storyrhymes session. The new Shoeburyness Library can be found on the first floor of the Shoeburyness Youth Centre building, Delaware Road, Shoebury SS3 9NS.

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SPECIAL ceremony took place at Orsett Hall last week to commemorate Lt. Col. Sir Francis Henry Douglas Charlton Whitmore, 1st Bt. Of Orsett, KCB, CMG, DSO, TD, JP to mark 100 years (September 10, 1915) since he received command of the Essex Yeomanry and to commemorate the Officers and Men of the Yeomanry and of the 10th Royal Hussars who served with him in the Great War with the unveiling of a Thurrock Heritage Plaque that was sponsored by Thurrock Council’s ‘Great War Committee.’ Colonel Sir Francis Henry Douglas Charlton Whitmore was born April 20, 1872 and died on June 12 1962, and is buried in the Whitmore plot in Orsett Church graveyard. He will be forever linked with Orsett Hall which was his home. Francis had been educated at Eton and in 1892 was commissioned into the 1st Essex Artillery

Volunteers. He later transferred to the Essex Yeomanry and served in the Boer War with the Imperial Yeomanry. He was wounded in the Battle of Frezenburg on May 13, 1915, part of the second battle of Ypres. After being sent home to recuperate, Francis returned to the Yeomanry where he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and took command on September 10, 1915. The centenary of this was reflected in the unveiling of the plaque. Jonathan Catton, Thurrock’s Heritage & Museum Officer said: “It was very special to unveil the plaque exactly 100 years to the day he received full command of the Essex Yeomanry and to have his granddaughter at the ceremony. “We hope visitors to Orsett Hall Hotel will learn about the link with Colonel Francis Whitmore and his efforts and leadership during the Great War when they see the plaque.”

Jonathan Catton, Thurrock Council, Anna Whitmore (Grand Daughter of Lt. Col. Whitmore), Bugler Mr Andy Smerdon in Great War uniform, Mayor of Thurrock Cllr Sue Gray, Sarah Vaughan, Assistant General Manager of Orsett Hall pictured with Officers of the Essex Yeomanry

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HE Mercury Theatre Colchester is calling all actors as a nationally acclaimed acting competition comes to Essex for the first time. MonologueSlam UK gives a unique opportunity for performers of all ages and backgrounds to develop and perform an individual piece in front of a panel of theatre professionals and casting directors. The showcase takes place across the UK with an annual national final in London in December. Considered to be THE industry showcase, the competition has helped launch careers both locally and nationally, with previous competitors going on to star in prime-time TV series and land major roles on the London stage. Auditions are open to all, with a youth round for 11 to 18 year olds and two adult

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Pedalling for a fortune STAFF and members of a local gym have pedalled their way to raise over a thousand pounds for the Haveringatte-Bower based Saint Francis Hospice. Damien Stone the owner of the ladies-only Go30 health club in Romford High Street organised a 24-hour ‘bike-a-thon’ that started at 12 midday on Friday September 11. “We’ve always supported Saint Francis Hospice and over the years have raised more than £10,000 for them, by taking part in events like the Star Walk, but we also wanted a new challenge that would be a great way of getting staff and club members involved so we hit on the idea of using one of our static exercise bikes non-stop for 24 hours.” Events Manager at Saint Francis Hospice, Katy Woodgate said: “Go30 are big corporate supporters of the hospice and we are so grateful to Damien, his staff and club members helping us once again.”

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Golden hues and red hot chilli in brief The RHS venue has some great September events not to miss...

HS Garden Hyde Hall is encouraging its visitors to plant now for spring colour by stocking up on bulbs, perennials and shrubs at the Essex Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair this weekend (September 19 & 20) (from 10am). Organised by the Essex branch of Plant Heritage, there will be over 30 specialist nurseries from around the region setting up shop at the garden and selling a range of unusual plants. All exhibitors will be able to sound advice on plant selection, so if you’re thinking of making a few changes to your garden come along and pick up some plants and growing tips! It’s also a perfect time to explore Hyde Hall’s richly coloured estate with its tones of reds, oranges and russets. Take planting inspiration from the eclectic mix of planting styles so that you can extend

the colour and flowers in your garden long into autumn. If you like it hot, hot hot, Chilli Pepper Weekend takes place next weekend, September 26 and 27 at Hyde Hall, Ideal for plant lovers and foodies alike, this year’s show will include the Chilli Challenge organised by Battlesbridge Mills Garden Centre, cookery demonstrations by BBC MasterChef 2013 semi-finalist Saira Hamilton and a plant display of Capsicum cultivars, all grown by the RHS garden team. Chilli plants will be available to buy all weekend. For more details, visit: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall.

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SSEX Riverside, Chelmsford CM2 0FQ is proving the desirable postcode of the year with a sell out performance of its first phase Century Tower. All stunning apartments comprising one or two bedrooms have now sold in advance of the formal handover of the building this month. Work to Phase 2 is set to commence shortly with a large number of apartments in Tower B already snapped up. Key features of the apartments include: a generous spacious kitchen,Villeroy and Boch bathroom, porcelanosa tiles, fantastic views overlooking the River Can, parkland and Essex County Cricket Ground and easy commuting to London with Liverpool Street Station just 30 minutes away. Steven Byrne, Director for RPC on behalf of MCD Property said: It is always very gratifying when the public endorse your own faith in your product, by purchasing it all prior to Practical Completion, we now look forward with the clubs support to the second and final phase of development.” For more information and details regarding Essex Riverside please contact la@midcity.co.uk or visit www.mcdproperty.com.

n COUNCIL RATES HIGH FOR SECURITY Essex County Council has received the highest rating for information handling and security following an independent audit. The audit which was undertaken by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) looked at how the Council handles data and the pricesses in place to ensure this is done effectively. This has led to a ‘Highest Assurance’ rating, the highest grade possible.

n ATHLETE FUNDING AVAILABLE Cash help is on hand to help aspiring athletes in Basildon reach their goals. ActiveBasildon is encouraging athletes to apply for funding from the Inspired Athlete scheme run by Active Essex, supported by Essex County Council. This year, the available cash will be split between sportsmen and women taking part in the 2016 Olympics and other Essex athletes striving to improve their performance. Applications are open until September 25 and can be found by visiting: www.activeessex.org. n INGATESTONE PEDALLERS Saddle up and join the social cycling group on Sunday September 27 for their ‘Pooty Pools Pedal’ cycle ride. Setting off from Market Place, Ingatestone at 10am on quiet roads around Radley Green and Highwood, this 20-mile ride is open to all cyclists regardless of age and experience. For further details contact Robert Fletcher on 01277 354431 or email rfletcher189@ gmail.com. n CANVEY FLOOD AWARENESS Canvey Fire station is hosting a special multi-agency event to give flooding advice to Canvey residents and businesses on Saturday September 19. Representatives from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the Environment Agency, and Essex County Council’s Flood and Water Management Team will be on hand at the station between 10am and 2pm making sure everyone has the advice they need to help reduce the risk of flooding to their property. To learn more about flooding and how to stay safe, simply pop along the Canvey Fire Station, Long Road. n JEWELLERS MAKEOVER Goldsmiths jewellers in Colchester’s Culver Square has reopened after a stylish refurbishment. The showroom now features a TAG Heuer branded area and a new range of Radley watches. www.goldsmiths.co.uk.

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99 days to get financially fit for Christmas Plan ahead now to ensure a smoother run up to the big day, says Julie Hutchison

ITH just 99 days to go until the biggest and often most expensive holiday of the year, now is the time to start planning your finances so that you can begin 2016 free from Christmas related money worries. Although it may seem early to begin thinking about Christmas, Standard Life’s Consumer Finance Expert, Julie Hutchison, recommends planning ahead. “Even though some of us will shudder at the thought of tinsel, turkey and gift tags, thinking about Christmas sooner rather than later could be the difference between a financially red or black January. Planning now will allow you to maximise your savings as Christmas creeps closer, whilst also reducing the stress and panic of paying for everything on one month.” 5 Top Money Tips to help you plan for Christmas: 1. Save £20 a week Start putting money aside now, for example £20 a week, and you’ll have

much more available for Christmas shopping. Setting aside £20 a week between now and the end of November would give you an extra £300. 2. Book your travel now Whether you’re booking a hotel, train, or plane, doing so in advance could really cut your costs. Make sure you shop around for different prices, there’s plenty of websites to help you do this such as TrainLine and CheapFlights. 3. Prepare your present list Make sure you sit down with family and friends and discuss the subject of presents sooner rather than later. Setting a maximum price is an effective way to help factor in present costs making it easier to plan. 4. Don’t be a retail snob Keep affordability front of mind when shopping, especially when it comes to the big Christmas food shop. Can you bulk buy at a discount supermarket? Does your local butcher or food shop

in brief n ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY Do you have an interest in Family History? If so then the Essex Society for Family History are holding their AGM in Chelmsford on Saturday September 19 and everyone is welcome. It takes place from 2pm-4pm at the Galleywood Heritage Centre, Galleywood Common, off Margaretting Road. Entry and parking free. n PLANS FOR GRAYS STATE CINEMA The Grays State Cinema, a Grade II-listed building which has been closed for many years and fallen into disrepair has been bought by JD Weatherspoon. The chain will invest £3 million to transform the art-deco property into a pub.

Ensure your Christmas runs smoothly by getting financially smart offer a savings scheme to help you spread the cost throughout the year? Similarly, if you know someone has simple tastes, there’s no point going for designer gear. 5. Use social to bag a bargain Log onto Twitter and scan popular phrases and hashtags such as #deal or #offer - you will find many

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people sharing extra tips or links to discount vouchers and special offers. Big brands and retailers regularly announce deals and offers through their social channels, ASOS, M&S and Amazon are great examples of those that reward loyal customers with discount codes and early entry to sales.

n 3FOOT PEOPLE FESTIVAL PARTY To celebrate 10 years of Chelmsford’s award-winning 3foot People Festival the organisers are holding a ‘PARTY’ from September 24-26 in a Big Top at Central Park, Chelmsford Essex. Tickets now on sale 01245 606505/chelmsford.gov.uk/ citydiversions.

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intu Lakeside launches Autumn/Winter fashion event

NTIL Saturday October 24, shoppers at intu Lakeside can enjoy a fashion extravaganza with their Autumn/Winter event. Fashion advice will be available for everybody at the centre’s drop-in fashion service where intu Lakeside’s personal stylist Carlene Noel is on hand to offer solutions to all your fashion dilemmas. From what heels to wear with your show-stopping Christmas dress to which colour tie to pair with his new shirt - intu Lakeside will have all eventualities covered. With the expert advice sought, complete your new look with a hair-do from Rush hair salon and a makeover from House of Fraser’s Bobbi Brown counter - just a few of the fantastic beauty offerings within the centre. Fashion inspiration will be around every corner with stylish mannequins showcasing the latest fashion trends. A style hunter will also be on the prowl to find the centre’s best dressed

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guests who will be snapped to appear on the customer lounge’s screen of fashion. Don’t forget to pick up a free Autumn/Winter fashion guide to ensure you’re rocking all the trends. To find out more visit about the fashion event and what’s on around the centre visit: intu.co.uk/lakeside/events.

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Mumpreneur celebrates business awards in brief It’s a double win for Charlotte Wibberley, founder and director

ORMER city worker-turnedentrepreneur and mum of two small children, Charlotte Wibberley, has just been recognised for two business awards. The first from the Mumpreneur 100, which recognises the top 100 businesses run by Mums who are juggling small children and their own business and the second as Virtual Assistant (VA) of the Year in the South East region. Charlotte is founder and director of Blossom Executive Support which provides entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to outsource their admin, client relationship management, social media and more, giving them back the time to focus on their goals and follow their passion. The awards are a huge achievement for Charlotte who is mum to a ninemonth old and a two-year old. Speaking about her wins, Charlotte commented: “What a month! I’m

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delighted to be recognised for what both I and the amazing team at Blossom have achieved. Being a mum I know how important time is and I carry this through into my VA business. I firmly believe it’s this first hand knowledge of multi-tasking, time management and the delicate balance between home and working life that gives us a real human edge. We’re all living it and know exactly how to ensure our clients achieve the perfect work-life balance freeing their time to get on and work on their business rather than in it.” “Being awarded a Mumpreneur award is really important to me. It’s always hard running a business whilst being a mum and this award really shows me and hopefully other working mums that it’s all worth it.” Charlotte is now in the running for VA of the Year, England award which will be announced in November. To find out more about Blossom Support visit: blossomsupport.co.uk.

Essex County Council is urging smokers to sign up to Stoptober - the country’s 28 day mass quit attempt from Public Health England - to receive support and encouragement every step of the way. If you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to stay quit. Sign up today by visiting smokefree.nhs.uk/ stoptober and get ready to start your smoke-free journey on October 1.

n JAYWICK MARTELLO TOWER A beacon for the community since it first opened its doors to the public in September 2005, Jaywick Martello Tower is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a pirate-themed festival celebration on Saturday. Residents can enjoy live music, spectacular performances, magicians, carnival workshops and more. Home to regular art exhibitions and cultural talks, during the festival an exhibition of local artwork will be on display. More details: jaywickmartellotower.org.

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Do you need to make that change from within but not sure where to begin? Do you want and deserve to be acknowledged for who you are? Do you wish that you could be more confident and but don’t have the confidence to ask how? What do you really want?

ISA Hawkyard is a Positive Mindset and Confidence Coach from Chafford Hundred, Essex. She has created Absolute Life System to guide people to their Absolute Life. Absolute Life System is a comprehensive guide that overall promotes a better you. The system provides the tools to focus on oneself. Lisa explains: The system is personally tailored to take

time out to build upon what is already within you - to recognise how incredible you are and to grow internally and adapt to the external changes. Absolute Life System is all about You.” Lisa studied personally with the Philosophers, Bob Proctor, Sandy Gallagher and Mary Morrisey in Toronto and LA, has been coached by Success & Happiness Expert, Alexandra Watson and completed the Proctor Gallagher Institute Coaching Course coupled with

Lisa Hawkyard

a vast array of life experiences. “I have created ideas to change the mindset that will bring a feeling of freedom and happiness. I believe that every person has the right, no matter what their circumstances are, to realise how unique and important they are and become the person that they want to be. The more we are aware

of ourselves and who we are promotes a more positive and happy individual.” Lisa’s top tips for a positive mindset: * Choose to like yourself. * Choose to become positive. * Surround yourself with positive and productive people. * Imagine yourself as the person you want to be.

Lisa adds: “What could be better than living each day with self-recognition and being able to express feelings freely, radiating happiness from the inside out – no matter what the day to day life entails.” Is this what you have been looking for? If so Absolute Life System is here to guide you.

Absolute Life System offers workshops in and around Essex and one-to-one telephone/Skype sessions for those who prefer and can we can be found on Facebook at: https:/www.facebook.com/absolutelifesystem M: 07985 552625 Website currently under construction

Lisa held a workshop in association with Inspiral and Jay Gage in Grays

Absolute Life System’s next workshop will be held at: Chafford Hundred Community Centre Drake Road, Chafford Hundred Date tbc. Keep an eye on Facebook page for confirmed date.

Rugby Positive Thinking

Positive thinking can help in many ways, especially when it comes to wanting to change your life around as empowerment coach and author Kim Wymer (pictured above) discovered. Kim hit rock bottom and found herself leading a very unhappy life. She didn’t know what to do until her sister gave her a copy of the personal development book - The Secret. The self-help book led Kim to research into other books and resources and helped her realise she was not alone and that she really could turn her life around. Kim then discovered the Sue Stone Foundation – and was drawn to Sue. Sue, turned her own life around after hitting rock bottom and her work had a huge impact on Kim. After reading Sue’s books, Kim decided to attend one of her workshops. The rest as they say is history. Kim is now is a qualified Positive Empowerment Coach and runs Positive Thinking Talks in Essex. “If I can do it anyone can,” Kim says.” For more details about Kim and her Positive Thinking Talks in Essex, visit her website: kimwymer.com. Kim’s debut book ‘Out of the Shadows is out now telling the story of how she overcame everything that life could throw at her. Available on Amazon.

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Stay in a Stately H Maison Talbooth, Essex

Prolong that summer feeling with a stay at the exquisite 12-bedroom Victorian country house Maison Talbooth in Constable country this Autumn, where guests can swim outdoors year round. Whatever the weather, the glorious outdoor pool is heated and after a swim, relax in the hot tub, tuck into afternoon tea in the pool house in front of a log fire or play tennis on the neighbouring court. Later, head to the hotel’s award-winning restaurant Le Talbooth on the River Stour in the hotel’s chauffeur-driven car. The restaurant features in one of Constable’s paintings ‘The Vale of Dedham’ and has beautiful timbered interiors and a locally inspired menu. A one-night stay from £210 per room, per night (two sharing), B&B.

Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire

Once home to Louis XVIII, the exiled King of France, and a training ground for British and American forces during the Second World War, Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire is steeped in history. Downton Abbey’s creator, Julian Fellowes, recently stayed at the breath-taking Grade I listed

fit for the Crawley family

17th century stately home which is set in 90 acres of gardens and lush parkland adorned with historic statues. A one-night stay from £230 per room, per night (two sharing), B&B, including full use of the spa facilities.

Maison Talbooth

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa, Bedfordshire

Less than an hour north of London, Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire is a grand, Grade I listed mansion house hotel, with extensive Capability Brown-designed grounds which include formal gardens, a 50-acre lake, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course and a spa housed in

the former stable block. Inside, the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, as are the impressive state suites, some with four-poster beds, lavish drapes and fabrics, opulent furniture and magnificent chandeliers. A one-night stay from £280 per room, per night (two sharing), B&B, including full use of the spa facilities.

With Downton Abbey’s final series starting on Sunday September 20, (ITV1, 9pm), why not head to a grand stately home or a lavish country house hotel for your own aristocratic experience? Here are just some of the options available with Pride of Britain Hotels: Middlethorpe Hall, York

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa

Hartwell House and Spa

Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a beautifully restored William III country house, overlooking 20 acres of manicured gardens. Owned by the National Trust, the hotel is particularly magical in autumn and winter with its roaring log fires and candlelit rooms amidst a backdrop of antiques and fine paintings. The spa houses an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna and

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several beauty salons as well as a gym. A one-night stay from £199 per room, per night (two sharing), B&B.

Bovey Castle, Devon

Situated in the spectacular Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle is a glamorous Devonshire retreat with sweeping views over the

surrounding countryside. An ambitious refurbishment has recently transformed the hotel’s two restaurants: The Great Western fine dining restaurant now pays homage to the glamour of a bygone era and is named in tribute of the railway company which opened Bovey Castle in 1930, and the relaxed Smith’s Brasserie is named after the estate’s 19th century owner, WH Smith. With 63 luxurious bedrooms and 22 stylish self-catering lodges, the hotel also has an Art Deco-inspired

Bovey Castle and South Terrace

spa, 18-hole golf course and a busy programme of activities ranging from falconry to cider and sloe gin-making. A one-night stay from £160 per room, per night (two sharing), room only.

Eastwell Manor, Kent

Set in a 3,000 acre estate at the foot of the North Downs in Kent, Eastwell Manor was home to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s son, Prince Alfred, for 20 years and there are photographs in the manor house which show Queen Victoria visiting him there on many occasions. Today, it’s the ideal place for a relaxing break; enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the panelled drawing room in front of the fire, stretch your legs in the formal rose gardens or indulge in some modern-day pampering in the spa. A one-night stay from £160 per room, per night (two sharing), B&B including full use of the spa facilities.

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Eastwell Manor BOOKINGS: To book an overnight stay, and for the best available price, call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (www.prideofbritainhotels.com).

Afternoon Tea is served at Down Hall. The traditional country house hotel on the Essex/Herts border unveils a brand new Downton-inspired afternoon tea, celebrating the sixth and final series of the period drama. Fit for the Dowager Countess of Grantham herself, the Downtoninspired afternoon tea at Down Hall (£21.50 per person or £28.50 per person with a glass of Champagne) includes an array of England’s most traditional treats created by Head Chef Matthew Hill. Partake in fresh smoked salmon and Coronation chicken sandwiches, as well as savoury tarts such as truffle and mushroom. Enjoy freshly baked buttermilk scones with clotted cream and jam, followed by light, fluffy cakes including a Victoria sandwich, white chocolate & violet éclairs, Eccles cakes and raspberry meringue pudding. Available from September 20 – until November 30, guests are welcomed for tea between 2pm and 5pm daily. Book by calling 012 7973 1441 or email reservations@downhall.co.uk

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Countdown to Christmas

It may seem too early to think about Christmas, however Newmarket Holidays is offering some great trips to some of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. Get into the spirit and book now and you will have the start of the festive season all wrapped up. Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise Four-days from £449pp Departures December 2015 Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley - its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas - aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. This warm, welcoming and convivial home from home is the ideal base from which to explore this truly wonderful part of the world. Included: • Return flights from your local airport to Germany • Return airport-to-ship transfers • Three nights’ accommodation based on a standard lower deck cabin (upgrade cabins available) • Full-board arrangements while on board, including afternoon tea, coffee and cake, and late-night snacks • Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary • Luggage porterage • On-board entertainment as arranged • On-board commentary • The services of crew and cruise staff • Port charges and taxes Single cabins are available for a supplement

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Lille and Bruges Christmas Markets

Two days from £115pp November and December 2015 Join us at two of the most enchanting Christmas markets in Europe. Marvel as Lille’s picturesque medieval alleys and squares are transformed by beautifully decorated stalls offering festive fare and superb seasonal gifts, and see the canals and cobbled streets of Bruges shimmer with their own

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Barcelona Gothic Quarter

Lille Christmas Markets Christmas market magic. Tour Highlights and Inclusions: • A visit to the Lille Christmas Market A visit to the Bruges Christmas Market • One night’s B&B accommodation in a hotel in the Lille area • Coach travel throughout • Return Channel crossings • The services of a Newmarket tour manager Single rooms are available for a supplement

Four days from £209pp November and December 2015 Shop for traditional Yuletide gifts in the enchanting surroundings of the Rhine and Moselle Valleys as you visit some of the most picturesque German Christmas Markets. See Cochem and historic Koblenz and perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to charming Rudesheim’s magical Christmas market. Tour Highlights and Inclusions: • Coach travel throughout

Koblenz

Rudesheim • Return Channel crossings • Three nights’ B&B in a hotel in the Rhine or the Moselle Valley area • A visit to the Christmas Market at Cochem • A visit to the Christmas Market at Koblenz • The services of a Newmarket tour manager Single rooms are available for a supplement.

Christmas in Spain Seven days from £489pp - December 2015 Leave behind the cold and grey. Instead, spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava. Enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings in a wonderful hotel with excellent leisure facilities. Visit fascinating Barcelona on Christmas Eve and take a Christmas Day tour of the dramatic ‘Wild Coast’. Tour Highlights and Inclusions: • Coach travel throughout • Return Channel crossings • Two-nights’ en-route B&B in a hotel in France • Four nights’ dinner, B&B at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel, Santa Susanna • Use of the hotel’s leisure facilities • A scenic coastal-drive • A full-day visit to Barcelona • A four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • Entertainment at your hotel each evening including music and dancing on Christmas Day • The services of a Newmarket tour manager • Government taxes and service charges Single rooms are available for a supplement York Christmas Fayre Two days from £105pp - November 2015 Closer to home too you can get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start with this overnight break to the popular St Nicholas Christmas Fayre in the heart of historic York. The finest crafts, gifts, food, festive fun, musical entertainment, shops and stalls combine to make this a really memorable weekend. Tour Highlights and Inclusions: • A visit to Leeds • A visit to the York Christmas Fayre • One night’s B&B in a hotel within a 90-minute drive of York • Coach travel throughout • The services of a Newmarket tour manager Single rooms are available for a supplement

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3 days from £259 Flying direct from London Stansted, 4 December 2015 Treat yourself to a festive break in the ‘Athens of the North’. Compact and easy to get around, the Scottish Capital is the perfect size for a short break, and with its celebrated ice-rink, Christmas lights and markets brim-full of seasonal merchandise, the city sparkles with Yuletide cheer. Tour highlights The chance to enjoy Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets A guided city tour of Edinburgh Visit to Leith Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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The UK’s leading independent regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson have expanded with an office covering Essex and North & East London, with an experienced auction team from the local area. If you would like to discuss any Over Six Acres of Freehold Land

Guide: £75 - 85,000

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AUCTION

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Leasehold Commercial Investment

Vacant First Floor Three Bedroom Maisonette

Guide: £115 - 120,000 EPC: C

End-terrace House for Modernisation

Guide: £50 - 55,000 EPC: D

Freehold Parcel of Greenbelt Land Aveley, Essex

SOLD IN JULY: £181,000

where these Lots will be offered for sale.

Leasehold Commercial Investment

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

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Monday, 21st September at 11.00am at The Barn, Channels Golf Club Little Waltham, Chelmsford

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Vacant Leasehold Maisonette

Guide: £120,000 Plus EPC: D

Entries are continuously invited for our forthcoming auctions. Our next five-day auction series covering Essex & London, Kent to Cornwall and Isle of Wight to M4 is at the beginning of November with a closing date of 5th October.

For professional friendly advice contact Paul Bridgeman or Martin Hardy on 01245 205778 Email: essex@cliveemson.co.uk Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. All lots are sold subject to legal documentation. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk, or call 01245 205778, in order to stay fully informed.

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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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Housing Market won’t stay this good warns local housebuilder House hunters can save hundreds of pounds each month with current rates on Help to Buy

roperty hunters in Essex are being encouraged to make the most of impressive interest rates while they last. The advice comes further to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney’s warning advising interest rates could rise as early as the turn of the year. Linden Homes which has a number of sites across the county of Essex is encouraging local people who are thinking about moving, to seize the moment and secure a low rate, affordable mortgage. Adam Champion works for independent financial advisor, The New Homes Group. He explained: “The market has literally never been so good for the people of Essex. Interest rates are at an all-time low but are only set to stay for a short amount of time. These rates coupled with Help to Buy make a new home purchase so much more affordable than people realise. Better still, buyers now have the opportunity to lock down a mortgage for the next couple of years to take control of their finances and live in some real desirable locations across the county.” And according to The New Homes Group, these benefits apply across the whole market. Adam

explained: “Looking at the numbers on Help to Buy, for the lower end of the market, compared to five years ago buyers securing a mortgage for £200,000 are now approximately £230 better off each month, for the first two years of their mortgage. Similarly for those buying more expensive properties on Help to Buy at just under half a million for instance, could be saving over £450 per month in the first two years.” Help to Buy, which was launched back in April 2013, applies to a range of potential purchasers including first-time and next-time buyers on properties up to the value of £600,000. Buyers are required to provide just a 5 per cent deposit to then borrow a further 20 per cent from the Government in the form of an equity loan. Buyers then only need a 75 per cent mortgage agreed by their bank or building society to secure their home. Linden Homes Eastern’s regional sales and marketing manager, Roseanne Bullen commented: “Buyers are far savvier these days and with so much in the press about the housing market, people want to understand how their monthly outgoings are going to be affected if they buy. The numbers speak for themselves: we have seen how the current rates can really make a difference to people’s monthly bills. If you are considering moving then we would urge you to do so as soon as you can this year, as this current healthy climate is unlikely to stay.” The people of Essex have an opportunity to secure a home with these impressive rates at any of the Linden Homes developments across the county, which also offer

Help to Buy. The collections of homes include St Johns and Beeches Crescent in Chelmsford, Corinthia Mews in Burnham-on-Crouch, Northfields in Colchester and Edge in Harlow. For more information or to book an appointment with the team to hear about securing a dream home with these ground-breaking rates, simply visit www.lindenhomes.co.uk.

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“Prime Place, Sevenoaks not only benefits from an outstanding location, but provides a sophisticated contemporary lifestyle with high-specification interiors, a dedicated concierge service, business suite and private parking.”

Superb new apartments at Prime Place, Sevenoaks offer fantastic London-style living A stunning collection of apartments in the heart of Sevenoaks will shortly be released for sale by Prime Place. Within minutes of the station and close to the town centre, these exceptional one and two-bedroom homes will offer luxurious London-style living in one of Kent’s most sought-after towns.

ue Gresswell, Sales & Marketing Director at Prime Place, comments: “Sevenoaks has long been a hotspot for commuters seeking to live in a vibrant town in the countryside with quick access to London. Demand for high-quality homes in the town is very strong and we are delighted to offer this fantastic collection of new apartments. “Prime Place, Sevenoaks not only benefits from an outstanding location, but provides a sophisticated contemporary lifestyle with high-specification interiors, a dedicated concierge service, business suite and private parking.” Once used as office space, the building at Tubs Hill House is undergoing a total transformation with a striking new façade of brickwork, cladding and extensive glazing, which perfectly complements

the bright and modern interiors. The buildings are arranged around a central spilt-level, beautifullylandscaped courtyard. Many of the apartments have Juliette balconies, and some on the upper levels enjoy long-distance views over the North Downs. Each apartment also has a parking space. Chic and elegant, the homes are accessed through an impressive hotel-style foyer. They are architecturally designed to maximise light and space and are finished to the superb specification synonymous with Prime Place; timber-effect flooring, carpet, recessed downlighters in the main living areas and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom are all included as standard. Designer kitchens feature integrated appliances, while both the en suite and main bathrooms feature

pure white Roca bathroom suites and full-height ceramic tiling. Sevenoaks is a desirable place to live with a wide selection of high street names, small independent stores, eateries and restaurants, and a thriving theatre – all within walking distance of the development. Surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the North Downs, Sevenoaks is rich in history; just over a mile away is Knole House, a superb 600-year old country mansion set in a 1,000 acre medieval deer park. Transport links are exceptional. From Sevenoaks Station there are frequent services – up to seven an hour at peak times, with journey times of just 26 minutes to London Bridge, 28 minutes to Cannon Street and 31 minutes to Charing Cross. By car, Junction 5 of the M25 is within a few miles, for your summer getaways Gatwick Airport is less than half an hour away and Eurostar, Ebbsfleet International Station can be reached in around 30 minutes. Prices at Prime Place, Sevenoaks, are expected to start from circa £299,995 for a one-bedroom apartment. For more information, contact sales agent Hamptons International on 01732 280801 or visit www.primeplace.co.uk.

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Houses so good... that Naysha bought one herself A sales advisor at a leading house builder was so impressed with the development that she was working on that she bought one of the properties herself.

aysha Turner is one of two sales advisors working at Persimmon Homes’ development called The Village, in Aveley, Essex. The more she showed customers around the site, the more she fell in love with it. Eventually Naysha took the plunge and bought a four-bed Chestnut style property – just yards from the sales office. Naysha, 39, said: “Everyone is saying how great it must be living so close to work. While that is true, that really isn’t the reason why I bought at The Village. “I had lived in my flat out of the area for 13 years. I started working for Persimmon a year-and-a-half ago and just fell in love with The Village.

“As is always the case with Persimmon, it’s a really great product. They are spacious houses and it’s a fantastic location just 20 minutes from the city. “I think the fact that I’ve bought a house here gives my clients real confidence. Everything we sell here is off plan so they have to trust what we’re telling them. It gives them that bit of extra reassurance.” Mum-of-one Naysha said The Village was proving very popular with a wide range of people. She said: “It’s a very popular site. Some weeks we have sold as many as five properties. “It’s been popular with commuters and young families. There is a real mix of properties, anything from one bedroom to five bedroom.” The Village is just off Aveley Bypass and is made up of 340 homes, of which 51 are apartments. The Government’s Help to Buy scheme is available on selected plots and the Persimmon Homes Part Exchange Scheme can also be used by people who want to sell a property with less hassle. Norman Sharpe, sales director at Persimmon Homes Essex, said: “This is a wonderful development which really does have something for everyone. I’m really pleased that Naysha has found her perfect home and is settling in well.” Aveley is a small suburban town within the borough of Thurrock in Essex. It is just 16 miles from Charing Cross in London and within the eastern bounds of the M25 motorway. South Ockendon and Purfleet railway stations provide transport links directly into the City of London within approximately 30 and 40 minutes. Visit www.persimmonhomes.com or call 01376 741 105 for more information. Issued by Connect PR for Persimmon Homes. For further information please contact Kathy Hodson on 01902 714957 or kathy@connect-pr.co.uk.

ESSEX BUILDER DONATES CASH TO HELP DEMENTIA SUFFERERS A leading Essex house builder has donated £1,000 to help dementia sufferers when they visit hospital. The Southend Hospital Charity has received the windfall from Persimmon Homes Essex as part of its Community Champions project, which will see a pot of £24,000 being given to support local groups and charities over the next 12 months. The charity will use the money for its dementia appeal to make visiting Southend Hospital a less confusing and stressful experience for those with the condition. A host of items will be bought to help, including easy to read clocks, memory boxes, MP3 players, televisions and conversation cards. Elise Fleetwood, of the charity, said: “We are extremely grateful for this generous donation from Persimmon Homes Essex.

“It is important that the needs of dementia patients are catered for, starting with standardising care throughout the hospital. “We would like to begin raising money for our three elderly wards, day assessment unit and Princess Anne ward, which all have patients with dementia.” Norman Sharpe, from Persimmon Homes Essex, said the Community Champions initiative was a way of supporting people across every city, town and village where the company works. He said: “We are very proud to hand over this donation to the Southend Hospital Charity, which is an extremely worthy cause. “They have a clear plan about how they are going to make hospital visits less daunting for those with dementia, which really made their application stand out from the dozens received.” The Persimmon Community

Champions initiative is a national programme where charities and groups can apply for funding up to the value of £1,000 to match money they have already raised themselves. Nationwide the company will donate a total of £750,000. Norman said: “We’ve made it really simple to apply for funding, and we’re urging groups and charities to apply for next month’s donation by completing an online form at www.persimmonhomes. com/charity.” Persimmon Essex has developments across the county, including in East Tilbury, Colchester, Grays, South Ockendon, Frinton and Romford. For more information visit www.persimmonhomes.com Issued by Connect PR for Persimmon Homes Essex. For further information please contact Sean Wozencroft or Adam Thompson on 01902 714 957 or sean@ connect-pr.co.uk or adam@connect-pr.co.uk

Essex builder donates cash to provide breaks for Colchester’s heroes A leading Essex house builder has donated £1,000 to help provide holidays for Colchester’s military heroes.

he Rotary Club of Colchester has received the windfall from Persimmon Homes Essex as part of its Community Champions project, which will see a pot of £24,000 being given to support local groups and charities over the next 12 months. The Rotary Club will use the cash to help the Holidays For Heroes Jersey charity, which it has supported since 2010. H4HJ provides holidays for individuals who have served with the 16 Air Assault Brigade, based in Colchester. Each holiday consists of a week in Jersey, including free flights, accommodation, board and a small amount of spending money. The Rotary Club of Colchester wants to support the charity for another five years. David Casey, of the Rotary Club, said: “We are extremely grateful for this generous donation from Persimmon Homes Essex. “With the Brigade now out of a war zone, they are still one the UK’s first lines of defence and as a club we believe that the need for support will not be reduced. “We are committed to the wellbeing of the military personnel and their families serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade.” Norman Sharpe, from Persimmon Homes Essex, said the Community Champions initiative was a way of supporting people across every city, town and village where the company works. He said: “We are very proud to hand over this donation to the Rotary Club of Colchester, which is an extremely worthy cause. “The work the club does with the Holidays For Heroes Jersey charity is very commendable and it’s great that they honour this region’s military personnel in this way.” The Persimmon Community Champions initiative is a national programme where charities and groups can apply for funding up to the value of £1,000 to match money they have already raised themselves. Nationwide the company will donate a total of £750,000. Norman said: “We’ve made it really simple to apply for funding, and we’re urging groups and charities to apply for next month’s donation by completing an online form at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity.” Persimmon Essex has developments across the county, including in East Tilbury, Colchester, Grays, South Ockendon, Frinton and Romford. For more information visit www.persimmonhomes.com Issued by Connect PR for Persimmon Homes Essex. For further information please contact Sean Wozencroft or Adam Thompson on 01902 714 957 or sean@connect-pr.co.uk or adam@connect-pr.co.uk

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Over 50s in the South East reveal highs and lows of being a Grandlord Over 50s ﬂock to buy-to-let for high returns, but landlording is not without its challenges, research of 10,141 over 50s reveals “Buy-to-let is an increasingly popular investment for the over 50s, particularly in the current financial climate but clearly it is not without challenges.”

ritain’s Saga generations are laying claim to the buy-to-let market and many are reaping the financial rewards in the process, although doing so is not without its challenges according to new research from Saga Landlord Insurance. Nearly one in ten (8%) over 50s in the South East are now taking advantage of the opportunities property rental offers* and those considering becoming “grandlords” have reason to feel optimistic, as on average over 50s estimate that they make £741 profit a month from letting a property. However, success is not guaranteed as over one in ten (11%) said they were just breaking even or making a loss.

Over a third (35%) respondents in the South East became “grandlords” in the last five years and while some people think being a landlord is tougher than they had expected (27%), 8% said they found it easier than they thought they would. This may be because only 44% actually bought the property with the specific purpose of renting it out as one in seven (15%) inherited the property and 5% purchased it for a child or grandchild to live in at university, who has since moved out. Grandlording does cause some day-to-day worries. The top concerns are renting the property out to bad tenants (37%) and managing the property as you get older (20%). And perhaps people are right to have some worries as a previous Saga survey showed that almost a third (30%)** had experienced problems with tenants paying rent, a quarter (25%) had experienced damage to the property and one in ten (10%) had needed to take legal action against tenants. While Saga Landlord Insurance addresses some of these concerns, it has also produced a guide to help people who are landlords or are thinking of becoming one. The guide offers top tips on deciding whether grandlording is right for you, how to pick good tenants and when it is the right time to increase tenants rent. A specialist landlord insurance policy, such as that offered by Saga, can help protect against the many risks of renting out a property. This can include cover for malicious damage, unlimited legal advice and optional rent guarantee to provide peace of mind.

Sue Green, Head of Landlord and Home Insurance, Saga says: “Buy-to-let is an increasingly popular investment for the over 50s, particularly in the current financial climate but clearly it is not without challenges. The recently announced cuts to tax relief for buy-to-let landlords, for example, are a new factor that people will have to take into account when deciding whether to start letting a property.” “Our research shows that, while landlords are largely positive about their decision, they are also likely to face practical and financial hurdles. This is why we have developed a guide that provides practical advice to grandlords, helping to address the most commonly raised concerns and giving them peace of mind so they can focus on enjoying their retirement.” For more information on Saga Landlord Insurance call 0800 302 9705 or for more information please visit www.saga.co.uk/grandlord

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omebuyers searching for a stunning new property in Essex can now register their interest in Arena Place, Taylor Wimpey’s wonderful collection of homes coming soon to Colchester. The leading housebuilder’s brand new selection of high-quality properties will offer a wide range of options for discerning buyers – including one, two and threebedroom designs comprising new build properties and refurbished garrison buildings. Prospective purchasers are being invited to register their interest today to receive the latest information about the forthcoming development and ensure they don’t miss out when the first homes are released for sale later this year. Michael O’Leary, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Arena Place is already generating a great deal of interest from potential buyers, which comes as no surprise thanks to its sought-after location in the bustling town of Colchester. “I’d advise anyone hoping to secure a property at this highly-anticipated development to get in touch without delay, to give themselves the best chance of reserving their pick of the plots when the new homes are released for sale!” Property-seekers who register their details now will be kept up to date with information about the launch as soon as it becomes available. Each of the new homes at Arena Place will be completed to a high standard specification, including energy efficient central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob and hood. Arena Place is situated on the outskirts of Colchester, a historic town claimed to be the oldest in Britain,

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with the country’s only known Roman Circus located opposite the development. The town offers a wide variety of amenities for everyday living, including a range of supermarkets and convenience stores, a selection of pubs and restaurants, plus an array of high street shops and cafés in the nearby Lion Walk Shopping Centre. For leisure opportunities, Colchester boasts several museums including Colchester Castle, which is home to the biggest keep built in the UK and provides opportunities for picturesque walks around the grounds. Arena Leisure Centre is also nearby to the development, while Colchester Zoo is just over three miles away. Families will appreciate that Arena Place is situated within close proximity to a wide choice of schools and nurseries, including Butterfly Blue Day Nursery and St John’s Green Primary School, which was rated ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report. For further education, Sixth Form College Colchester is also nearby. For commuters, Colchester Town railway station is just a short walk from Arena Place, and provides regular direct services to Colchester, London Liverpool Street and Walton-on-the-Naze. For road links, the nearby A12 provides routes north-east for Ipswich and south-west for Chelmsford and Romford. To register an interest in the brand new homes coming soon at Arena Place, property-seekers should call the Sales Executive on 01206 581096 or visit the website at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk. Further information about Taylor Wimpey developments across the region is available by calling 01277 280544 or by visiting the website.

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Sam Faiers for Very This is Sam Faiers AW15 collection for online department store Very.co.uk. The collection has taken key trends from the catwalk such as colourful faux fur, coloured leather, metallic lux materials and fringing.

Ombre faux fur jacket £69

HE collection is available to buy online now sizes 6-16 Prices £29 to £99

all very.co.uk Oxblood wide leg jumpsuit £59

Military coat, £79 Military skirt, £39 Aubergine PU pinafore dress, £59 Front Peplum Dress (pink), £49

FASHION NEWS Luxury car manufacturer Bentley has launched its debut fashion and lifestyle collection for men and women, covering all aspects of the modern Bentley lifestyle. The new range encompasses several distinct collections, including Business, Style, Home, Heritage, Bespoke and Colour. In its Business category, there will be a continental range of leather bags which have been extended to include three accessories: a briefcase in versions for both sexes and a weekender bag. The Style collection is inspired by the brand’s take on high fashion concepts,

will offer 120 colours in Bentley’s extended paint palette across a range of handcrafted clothing, leather goods and accessories. Additionally, items in the heritage collection include a weekender race bag and a race back pack,

and includes The Continental handbag, named after the iconic Bentley GT, and a selection of scarves. Luxury home accessories include a blanket, a Bentley leather photo frame and desk clocks; while the Bentley Colour range

both a functional and stylish interpretation of the heritage theme. Bentley Collection items will be available globally from Bentley dealers from October 1, or alternatively online at bentleycollection.com.

Calum Best the new face for Burton The son of the late George Best has been snapped to collaborate with Burton for AW15 - and says it’s all about providing grown-up pieces for guys who’ve entered a new stage in their lives, leaving boyhood behind and entering a new era of maturity. “That’s definitely something I can relate to in recent years,” says the notorious party boy. Jacket £69, Trousers £30, Waistcoat £35, White Skinny stretch £22, Tailored NAVY geo dot print with clip £10, Printed geo Pocket Square £6. See more of the range at www.burton.co.uk

Books

Emmerdale’s Sammy Pens a Royal Adventure Story for her Daughter Actress Sammy Winward is famous for her role as Katie Sugden in the ITV soap, Emmerdale. Since leaving, Sammy has been busy writing a book for children about a time-travelling princess, Phoebe, which is dedicated to her own real-life princess – her ten-year-old daughter, Mia.

AMMY said: “It’s been a great journey on Emmerdale for the last fourteen years. But now I would like explore other things. “I have always been passionate about history and, had I not pursued a career as an actress, my chosen destiny would have been a historian.” In Princess Phoebe Meets the Tudors, Sammy presents a historically accurate snapshot of Tudor princesses. With the success of films like Frozen in mind, Sammy has written the book to be accessible to younger readers. “All girls love Disney movies, but there is another side to being a princess,” explains Sammy. “I have always worried that, particularly as young females, we are brought up on a rich diet of fairy tale princesses, whose single destiny seems to be that of meeting a handsome prince and living happily ever after. “I have tried to do something very different, while still retaining the

magic of these stories.” The book presents female characters as strong and self aware. But Sammy’s exhilarating tales are also balanced with the awfulness of Tudor life. History tells us that Elizabeth I was locked away from most of childhood. How did this affect her? And what about Anne Boleyn, beheaded at the behest of Henry VIII? Sammy’s book magically divulges the secrets of these princesses, right up to the bitter end! Sammy has always loved the stories of royal folk, but now feels the time is right for some historical accuracy. “My daughter is fascinated by tales of princesses and our house is steeped in history, dating back to the 1400s and was once inhabited by a character called Bertine d’Entwistle, who rode out with fifteen archers from the house to fight for Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.” Sammy adds: “I hope this book will encourage children to embrace history as much as I did when I was a child.”

Many celebrities have put pen to paper to write popular kids books. Some celebs make their stories autobiographical, while others have wild imaginations. Either way, kids books written by famous people can be enjoyable for the entire family.

Beautifully illustrated by Eric Heyman Princess Phoebe Meets the Tudors collects the stories of Anne Boleyn, Jane Grey, Mary I and Elizabeth I, and presents them in an accessible way for the twenty-first century readers. Along the way Phoebe discovers that female empowerment is not just

Madonna Madonna has written “ The English Roses”, “ Mr Peabody’s Apples”, “ Yakov and the Seven Thieves, “The Adventures of Abdi” and “ Lotsa de Casta”

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a modern day phenomenon. As she travels through the fourth dimension she collects lessons from history on how to be a truly great princess.

Ricky Gervais Ricky Geravis wrote the “Flanimals” series

Kylie’s written “The Showgirl Princess” Julie Andrews Children love her, so it’s no surprise that Andrews wrote collection of poems, songs and lullabies for little ones.

Princess Phoebe Meets the Tudors by Sammy Winward is published by Candy Jar Books. £6.99, available from Amazon, www.candyjarbooks. co.uk and all good bookshops.

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Beauty Is Your Makeup Agin LIFESTYLE

Many women love makeup, but most don’t want to look ‘made up’.

HE right antiaging SPF makeup – applied correctly - can give skin a nearly perfect finish while shielding it from the sun’s intense rays. However, many of these products contain ingredients such as harsh synthetic fragrances and preservatives, which can increase skin sensitivity over time and even cause allergic reactions, making the skin appear dull and much older than it is. Here are some tips for selecting the SPF foundation that most naturally flatters your skin at every age.

Makeup Do’s and Don’ts Don’t: Wear an unnatural foundation mask. Prevent the mask effect by making sure your foundation matches your skin’s natural undertones and blend around the jaw line down to the neck with your fingertips, a foundation brush

or a sponge. Do: Apply the majority of your foundation in the centre of your face, under the eyes and around the nose and mouth, blending out towards the planes of the cheeks, forehead and chin. This will help concentrate the most product around the areas of the face where many of us have dark circles and

redness, which require the most coverage. Don’t: Rely on heavy liquid makeup. Heavy foundations, which are frequently suggested for mature skin types, are commonly formulated with ingredients like mineral oil. Steer clear of such products, they exacerbate acne and further clog congested pores, which

makes skin appear less radiant. Also, be careful not to confuse what may be makeup-related breakouts with hormonal acne. Do: Look for an oil-free SPF makeup because oilfree formulas tend to look more like actual skin and feel “breathable”. Tip: Just because there’s no oil in it doesn’t mean the product is not

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makeup application. This will serve to infuse skin with protective antioxidants and impart a luminous glow almost instantly. Don’t: Partially cleanse. Invest in a good quality liquid cleanser and make sure to thoroughly remove all traces of makeup at the end of the day. Tip: A sea sponge is an ideal tool for removing all traces of makeup, including stubborn eye makeup (like mascara) which exacerbates the appearance of under-eye circles. Do: Choose makeup that’s non-comedogenic (will not clog pores). If any irritation or sensitivity occurs, discontinue the use of that product. Breakouts should be examined before they are deemed a bad sign, as some skincare products have a “detoxifying” effect on the skin, which can result in some short-term breakouts, while the overall skin

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On a plate… Matthew Hill, Head Chef at Down Hall Country House Hotel with

Matthew first joined Down Hall luxury Essex hotel near Bishop’s Stortford, as a junior sous chef 10 years ago, then spread his culinary wings to London to gain experience in some of the capital’s best restaurants including Tom Aikens Restaurant in Chelsea, and Bleeding Heart in Farringdon.

E is now back in the kitchen as Down Hall’s head chef overseeing all food and beverage operations including running the 66-cover restaurant The Grill Room, the 180-cover private dining suites, popular for weddings, room service for the 99 bedrooms and devising a new health-focused menu for the brand new Eden Spa. Matthew comments: “It’s an absolute pleasure to return to Down Hall as head chef. I’ve worked in some incredible restaurants across the country over the years but, having grown up in this area, Down Hall feels like home. “I’m excited to be shaping our new, seasonal menus and feel proud to be part of a hotel that is so well-respected by the local community.”

What is your first food memory?

I have many early food memories but one that really sticks out is my dad cooking steak and chips. He rarely cooked but when he did it was special. He would spend hours in the kitchen and every last piece of equipment was used. The dish was great like we were eating in a restaurant, we had peppercorn sauce, garlic mushrooms, grilled tomato, oven cook chips and of course a beautiful medium rare steak.

Who has influenced your cooking the most? I would say in the beginning it was the likes of Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey and

my wife! Fresh vegetables too, so a stir fry can be made at a moment’s notice.

Your worst kitchen nightmare?

Years ago my worst kitchen nightmare has actually Mattthew Hill happened. We were sending a function for 40 people and the trolley that was holding the main course fell over at the reception desk Raymond Blanc who I and onto the floor. Needless to say we had was fortunate enough to move fast to resolve the issue but we to cook for not long sent a complimentary sorbet course ago, more recently i have to buy us some time and recooked the taken a lot of influences whole main course. I remember it like from the chefs I worked for it was yesterday. in London, Tom Aikens, Peter Reffell, Arnaud Stevens and Killian Lynch they all have moulded me into the chef Best cooking tip for a novice? I am today. Write everything down, listen to everything you’re told and read as much as you can about food. The sooner you Why did you become a chef? immerse yourself into the catering world I just knew it was something I wanted to do, the sooner you will understand it, love it there is no better feeling than a busy service and what it takes to progress. ask any chef and he will tell you the same.

Where did it all begin?

It all started with going to North Herts College to give me a real grounding in catering, after that my first job was with a great chef called Mark Jordan at the Pink Geranium, another big influence on my career, who opened my eyes to world of fine dining.

Who are your favourite chefs?

Raymond Blanc is a real hero in my eyes also Rene Redzepi & Tom Kerridge are inspirational.

What is your favourite dish?

One of my favourite dishes of all time is the classic French onion soup

What is your favourite herb?

I love to use herbs in my dishes and my favourites are thyme and basil which we grow in the grounds of the hotel. Both are so versatile and translate well from savoury to sweet dishes.

Down Hall Country House Hotel. Matching Road, Hatfield Heath Essex, CM22 7AS Tel: 01279 731441 Web: www.downhall.co.uk Twitter: @downhall01

What’s in your fridge at home?

I love milk so we always have full fat milk for my porridge, and of course chocolate for

What’s your last meal on earth, if you had the chance to choose? My last meal would be a very traditional affair. To start it would be French onion

Down Hall Country House H With its fascinating history and glorious setting, Down Hall Country House Hotel, near Hatfield Heath, is the perfect retreat for a weekend away. Motoring up the tree-lined driveway of this 16th century mansion you are instantly transported to the finer things in life. The property’s elegant red ivy-clad stone facade and beautifully tended gardens, in 110 acres of woodland and parkland grounds are simply breathtaking. Down Hall has taken on many guises during its near 700 year-old existence, primarily as a family home until the First World War when it became a convalescent home for wounded

A bedroom in the Main House

Lamb Rump, Carrot, Star Anise

soup, obviously, then a traditional roast with a four rib of beef and all the trimmings and to finish a classic apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients: 1 x lamb rump Carrot and star anise puree: 3kg medium carrots 6 star anise 300g butter 1 ltr milk 1 ltr cream Confit Shoulder: 1 lamb shoulder 100g curing salt 1 tbsp thyme leaves 1 bulb garlic Dauphinoise: 1 kg sliced potato 400ml milk 400ml cream 4 garlic cloves 4 spring thyme 6kg makes 1 large gastro Heritage carrots: 1kg mixed heritage carrots Apple Juice Miscellaneous: Lamb jus Orange carrot ribbons Carrot tops

Method: Lamb Rump Vac pac with oil, thyme and garlic Cook at 64 degrees for 35 minutes Then ice bath. 50-50 water to ice.

Hotel: Review soldiers. In the 1930s it began a new life as Downham School which continued until the 1960s. More recently, since the mid1980s it has been operated as a privately owned Country House Hotel. In 2014 it won the Essex Tourism and Hospitality Award for Best Large Hotel. Today it boasts 100 bedrooms, split between the Main House and the West Wing. The interior of Down Hall is richly decorated with ornate ceilings, gilt-framed oil paintings and mirrors and an exquisite collection of antiques. A sweeping marble staircase in the Main House leads to the other floors. In the West Wing as well as 50 gorgeous rooms in which to

Method: Carrot and star anise puree Peel and slice carrots Sweat down carrot and star anise in butter Add dairy, finish cooking carrots Remove star anise, drain carrots and blend adding back the dairy if needed, season to taste. Method: Confit shoulder Cure lamb shoulder in salt for 1-2 hours, wash off and pat dry Submerge lamb shoulder in stock and cook for 8-10 hours and 80 degrees. Pick down the meat, add some reduced stock, thyme leaves and season. Pane ready for service Method Dauphinoise: Boil dairy with thyme and garlic, heavily season then allow to cool. Layer potato in a tray add enough dairy so it just covers the potato. Cook at 160 for approx 1 hour. Cut to size when cold. Method: Heritage carrots Peel carrots into tent peg shapes Cook in apple juice Reheat in apple juice. To finish: Dress plate with jus, quickly blanch ribbons, dress and season. Garnish the plate with tops and ribbons. Serve.

Guinea fowl, tarragon, hazelnut

Ingredients: 4 guinea fowl leg boned 250g chicken breast 350g double cream 1 egg white Zest of 1 lemon 100g wild mushrooms Tarragon emulsion: 3 bunches of picked tarragon leaves 200g of picked and washed spinach 5 eggs boiled for 5 1/2 minutes and peeled 100ml water 500ml vegetable oil Salt Brioche crumb: 1 loaf brioche 250g unsalted butter diced Miscellaneous: Hazelnut roasted and halved Parma ham shards Frizzy lettuce Herb oil Method - Guinea fowl Freeze blender bowl then add

chicken breast with egg yolk and blitz to a puree. Pass through a sieve and over ice fold in the cream. Add the cooked wild mushrooms, lemon zest and season to taste. Pipe the mousse into the middle of the leg and roll into a sausage, now wrap tightly in cling film and tie at both ends to make it air tight. Now cook in a water bath or steamer 73 degrees for 45 minutes then into an ice bath for 30 minutes. Method: - Tarragon emulsion Blanch and refresh the spinach leaves Cook the tarragon in boiling salted water until the leaves tear between you’re fingers then refresh. Squeeze out moisture from both spinach and tarragon. In a blender blitz all the eggs with the water for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and tarragon and blitz for a further 2-4 minutes then slowly add the oil and emulsify. Season with salt to taste. Method: - Brioche crumb Remove all the crusts from the brioche. Blitz in the blender till it resembles large breadcrumbs. Place the butter in a pan and heat till it starts to foam. At this stage add the brioche crumbs, stir from time to time to keep an even colour. When golden brown, remove from the butter and drain. To finish: Garnish dish with hazelnut, Parma ham shards, frizzy lettuce and tarragon oil. Serve.

Treatment room in the spa

stay, there is a well-equipped gym with its own sauna and steam room that will keep any fitness enthusiast happy. It’s no surprise that Down Hall is a popular venue for Weddings, bridal parties taking advantage of the grand surroundings which provide the perfect photographic backdrop. A new bridal suite is currently under renovation complete with balcony. In keeping with the times, the hotel has injected a contemporary flair with its recent renovation of many of the

bedrooms. Delightful countryhouse decor is in abundance - mohair-soft tartan-style furnishings, cream shaker-style furniture and a colour scheme of subtle plum and soft grey, blend effortlessly. During a stay here you can look forward to a sumptuous feast in the Grill Room restaurant, a refreshing tipple in the historic lounge and Afternoon Tea in Ibbestson’s tearoom. A must, is a visit to the delightful confines of the Eden Spa another contemporary addition. Its ethos ‘to relax the mind, revive the body and soothe the soul’ speaks volumes. Be pampered top-to-

toe with a luxury choice of ESPA treatments from facials and body treatments to manicures and pedicures. If you don’t want to book a treatment, simply unwind in the steam room, sauna and bubbling new hydropool before a tranquil lie down

in the relaxation room. Bliss! Down Hall offers so many indulgences, your weekend away will be truly memorable. Rooms from £100 per night (two sharing), B&B. CHARLOTTE CIVIL

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HILST many golfers associate premier links golf with Scotland and Ireland, Essex has a long golfing heritage. In 1896 James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club and the five-times Open Champion can take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine courses in Essex. Sir Henry Cotton also designed many courses. The Essex Golf Union was inaugurated in 1924 with 23 founding clubs. Today there are 80 clubs affiliated to the Essex Union playing over approximately 90 courses. In

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It’s tee time in Es Forget the stereotypical image of Essex Girl and Boy – the rich tradition of golf in Essex dates back over a century and today the county is home to dozens of courses to explore and enjoy.

2009 Essex won the English Men’s County Championship. THORNDON PARK GOLF CLUB near Brentwood has consistently been voted as the number one course in the county. It was created in 1920 by the legendary golf architect

Harry Shapland Colt on a deer park dating back to the 1580’s. The deer park was already rich with oaks from the 16th century – some of which survive to this day. The Hall was designed by James Paine and completed in 1770, as a home for the Petre family, who lived there until 1919. George III was entertained here in 1778 and Lancelot “Capability” Brown laid out a park that was the finest in the county. Ravaged by fire in 1878, Thorndon Hall was offered a new lease of life in 1919 when a group of businessmen saw the grounds as the perfect place for a golf course and for developing a residential estate

similar to the one planned for St George’s Hill at Weybridge. ORSETT GOLF CLUB was founded in 1899; this magnificent championship course designed by James Braid was firmly embedded into this piece of the Essex countryside. In the early years Orsett became the focal point for the local community to gather and enjoy their golf; even through the hard times of two world

wars. In recent years Orsett has established itself as a regional qualifying course for The Open Championship on 11 occasions. Situated very close to the A414 and within 12 miles of the M25 IS CHELMSFORD GOLF CLUB. The established parkland course measures 5996 yards-par 68-and is always in excellent condition and provides a challenging and enjoyable test for golfers of all abilities – the holes routed cleverly across a valley. Designed by Harry Colt it was opened in 1920 and it has thrived ever since. WEST ESSEX in North Chingford was designed by James Braid and opened in 1900, ‘The West’ boasts

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one of the finest traditional championship parkland courses in the area, winding its way through Epping Forest with spectacular views of the London skyline. The undulating fairways and the superb greens present golfers of all levels with a challenging but fair test. Set in 240 acres of beautiful parklands with breathtaking views of the Essex Countryside, ABRIDGE is home to some of the major amateur golf tournaments including The South East Regional Open Qualifier. To complement the 18 holes par 72 championship course there are extensive practice facilities including a driving range, 18 hole Putting Green, Chipping area, Practice Bunkers and a par 3 course. ROMFORD GOLF CLUB is a private members – owned club, founded in 1894 and

designed by Open Champion James Braid. The Club, which has been used as a Qualifying venue for ‘The Open’, with its tree lined fairways, beautiful greens and ‘infamous bunkers’ it is the ideal golf

terrain for young and old alike. FRINTON GOLF CLUB, Essex is a seaside course that provides a fine test of golf. At 6,265 yards, Frinton is not excessively long by modern standards and, at first glance, the open fairways with their lack of trees may seem unchallenging, but this is

certainly not the whole story. The fast, firm, undulating greens test the best putters. Tidal ditches cross many fairways requiring accurately placed shots. The trademark of the links course, the ever-changing sea breeze, demands careful club selection on every hole. Since opening for play in 1907, THORPE HALL has proved to be a fair but stimulating test for golfers of all abilities. Although modest in length by the standards of modern course design, recent additional fairway bunkers give longer hitters pause for thought while the ever present mature trees that line the majority of the fairways provide the main defence of the course against all players. A wayward tee shot into the trees can often be costly on the scorecard. For more on golf in Essex and its attractions, visit www.visitessex.co.uk

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played golf or haven’t picked up a club since your school days - if you fancy giving it a go Get into golf is the place to start. The Get into golf campaign is run by England Golf and supported by Sport England National Lottery funding is now making the game more affordable and welcoming than ever before. Beginner courses are on offer across the country for adults and ladies only, starting from £20 for 4 weeks. You’ll receive a basic introduction to golf from a PGA professional, together with information about club membership and follow-on coaching opportunities. Equipment will be provided so all you have to do is turn up on the day in comfortable clothing. Group lessons are the ideal way for beginners to get into the sport. You’ll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the chance to meet other budding golfers and most importantly you’ll meet new people and have fun. As well as an introduction to the game, you’ll learn how to warm up, hold the club, take a swing and get the ball as close as you can to the hole. You’ll also learn a bit about the rules and the golf lingo – soon you’ll be happily chatting away to

it’s more appealing and fun than an indoor workout.

friends about the ‘fairway, rough, divot or bunker’. And did you know golf offers a host of health and wellbeing benefits, just what the doctor recommends… Keeps you active You will use more energy than you would think: playing 18-holes will burn at least 900 calories, you will take more than 10,000 steps. It will also lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and research shows it may even help you live longer Gives you a natural feel-good factor Outdoor exercise in a green space can help reduce stress levels, enhance mood and even improve your self-esteem. You’ll find it far easier to stick with outdoor exercise, like golf, because It’s easy to get started when you know how...

Connects you with others With plenty of time for conversation and fun, golf is the perfect way to make new friends or grow closer bonds with people you already know. Keeps your bones healthy Playing golf with its brisk walking and swinging action can help build strong bones and help guard against osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones more fragile and more likely to break.

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Improve your work-life balance Give yourself some me time and recharge your batteries. Learning something new will also give you a sense of achievement. To find out more and to get started visit getintogolf. org/learnandplay to find an activity near you or call 0800 118 2766 Just book and turn up on the day in in comfortable clothing and flat shoes, such as trainers.

There was a time when every ambitious executive was expected to own a set of clubs and when deals were struck on the green. Gone are the days of the plaid-clad and baggy trouser game. Get kitted out with some of this stylish gear from Nike to Peter Millar’s E4 Golf Collection

Every golfer should also have… Golf Mug and Golf Tees, £8 (0800 63 632 62/sainsburys. co.uk)

Set of Three Golf Club Pens, £8, The Contemporary Home (tch.net)

The Nike Vapor driver, Fairway, Hybrid and Irons – everything you need to fill that capacious golf bag with the latest innovations to improve the accuracy of your shot. You can even have them custom fit to your requirements.

Nike Vapor Staff Bag a favourite of Irish golfing champ Rory McIlroy. It has the advantage of being bigger than most others on the market. There’s space for everything right down to that extra fleece in chillier months.

Nike Vapor Legacy Mesh Caps have a distinctive vapor green swoosh and include Nike’s flex fitting system for total comfort.

Nike Lunar Control 3 shoes are the upgrade on the traditional model, with a lighter sole and flywire construction to provide greater support.

Keep Calm Golf Balls, £10 (thegreatgiftcompany.co.uk)

For more details on all Nike products featured visit Golf Support Equipment Superstore, golfsupport.com, call 0844 324 6766 or email info@golfsupport.com

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Top for Five Adult only spas some guaranteed rest and relaxation Waterleaf Restaurant and full use of the facilities with robe, towel and slippers for the day. From £99 per person.

Grayshott Spa Hotel, Surrey

Reynolds Retreat, Borough Green, Kent

Relaxing has never looked so easy than at Reynolds Retreat’s Spa in Sevenoaks. The viewing windows provide ample opportunity for you to enjoy looking out on 17 acres of parkland while you sit back and take in the scenes before you. There are six treatment rooms, a 16m deck level pool, hydrotherapy spa pool, tiled aroma steam bath, Finnish sauna, monsoon showers, deep relax room, heated tiled loungers, individual foot spas, an ice fountain, and a manicure/pedicure room. Highly professional therapists are on hand to provide a range of treatments using Decléor, Environ, Kissed by Mii, and Jessica products. Facial treatments, body massages, aromatherapy, maternity treatments, hand and foot treatments, therapies specifically for men, finishing touches, and lava shell massages - just a few highlights of what’s on offer. Offer: Discovery Pamper Day: Includes choice of 2 x 25 minute treatments from: aroma back massage, discovery facial, tranquillity scalp massage, soft feet, file & polish for fingers or file & polish for toes, hot drink on arrival, bottle of water, two course lunch or afternoon tea in the

The sole purpose of Grayshott is to help improve the health of its guests, so facilities and treatments are unparalleled. The award winning venue offers everything from a fitness team lead by former Olympian Ravi Viethivaloo to facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Power Plates, relaxation classes, and for something with a little more visual stimulation there is also a cinema. With the entire venue focusing on the spa, it is fitting that there is also a wide range of treatments to suit all manner of customers including hot stone therapy, Reiki, aromatherapy, massage, wraps, scrubs and floats, hydrotherapy … the list goes on. The spa offers separate single sex spa facilities and relaxation areas as well as other areas for couples to relax together.

Offer: Grayshott Spa Day: Includes 3 course buffet lunch, choice of treatment from: back neck and shoulder massage, aroma face massage or dry flotation and full use of the spa facilities with complimentary robe & slippers. From £105pp.

The Spa At The Midland, Manchester

In the heart of Manchester a visit here is a great addition to a city

break or time away with the other half. There are dual treatment rooms, and sleeping pods that are perfect to spend some time with a loved one. With four thermal areas in the spa that are available to use, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Thermal facilities include a salt infusion aromatherapy steam room, a lifestyle shower, an Alder wood sauna, a Himalayan salt block wall, serene relaxation pool, and a swan neck fountain. There are also four dedicated relaxation areas in the spa, so you know that your comfort if of the highest priority for them. The product houses used are ESPA, 3D SkinTech, and Jessica Nails, and a wide range of treatments are available for guests. These include revitalising rituals, rebalancing rituals, massages, facials, scrubs, foot treatments, manicures, pedicures, and treatments for two in the Rasul. Offer: Urban Refresh Includes 1 x 25 minute personalised facial, 1 x 25 minute hand and foot massage with hot stones and 60 minutes use of the spa facilities. From £69pp.

Eden Hall Day Spa, Nottinghamshire

Housed in a Grade II listed building, Eden Hall Day Spa brings you the fusion of luxury and wellbeing that is sought after in the spa world. It is home to a salt-water vitality pool, outdoor hot tubs, a rose infused steam room, an

herbal caldarium, a sauna, fitness equipment, and a range of specialist showers and water therapies. There is an aqua area of thermal facilities in addition to the host of previously mentioned amenities. Should the mood strike, there is also the option to take a class, from Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates to Salsa, Hula Hoop, and Boot Camp. The professional team at Eden Hall Day Spa are dedicated to bringing the best products to clients and use brands such as Aromatherapy Associates, Elemis, Spa Find, and Jessica. With wraps, body sculpting, massages, reflexology, facials, and a number of treatments catering specifically for men, Eden Hall Day Spa is determined to put your body and mind at rest. If you fancy something a bit different, there is always the option to go walking, cycling, or try your hand at archery as well, all available on the grounds. Offer: Last Minute Simply Spa and Cream Tea: Includes 3 course lunch. Cream tea with a pot of tea with scone, jam and cream. Full use of the spa facilities from 9am-8.30pm with robe and towel for the day, from £75pp

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex

The Lifehouse ethos stems from the wisdom of their resident naturopath and her specialist team, so there is a synergy between the treatments, food and therapies.

Facilities, which are lined on one side by a glass wall – perfectly positioned to enjoy a view of the setting sun, include a hydro pool, salt room, sauna, steam room, scented experience shower, plunge pool and exercise pool, while on the first floor there is also a dedicated manicure and pedicure room, and a relaxation room. The gym meanwhile focuses on the power of the body – so beside the treadmills and such there is TRX training, kettle bells and cable machines – as well as trim trails outside. Of course none of this would be complete without a few treatments, and using Clarins, Decléor, Lifehouse showcases everything from massages and facials to reflexology, shiatsu, myotherapy, energy healing, and also consultations on nutrition, detox and weight loss. Offer: One Night LOVE Life: One Nights Bed & Breakfast, 3 course Dinner, choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Lifehouse back massage, Lifehouse scalp massage or Lifehouse facial, check in 3pm, check out 12pm and full use of spa facilities until 3pm on the day of departure with robe, towel and slippers for your stay. From £122pp To book any of the above visit www.spabreaks.com or call 0800 043 6600.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP kic The 2015 Rugby World Cup is the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial Rugby Union world championship. The tournament will be hosted by England from September 18 to October 31. With the final held at Twickenham Stadium London.

RECORD 2.45 million tickets have been allocated for the 48 matches, over 400,000 international visitors are expected to descend on the UK and billions will be watching worldwide.

Watch all the Rugby action live!

The Rugby World Cup is hours away and the majority of the tickets were snapped

up before you could even shout ‘ Come on England!” But England Rugby Travel still has ticket- inclusive travel packages available for the Tournament’s key games, including those otherwise sold-out in the public ballot. England Rugby Travel is an Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2015, exclusively for Great Britain and can sell ticket-inclusive travel packages.

England Rugby Travel is unable to sell just tickets – each one comes with a service, either travel or accommodation as per the rights of the contract. The business has operated since 2005 and is England Rugby’s travel company, taking fans to all major tournaments and matches across the world. For Rugby World Cup there has been a variety of different packages, the

Thames RFC Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Essex RM15 5JU For more details: www.facebook.com/ThamesRugbyClub

‘experience’ ones include a special event with a variety of former England legends, including Rugby World Cup winners Neil Back and Will Greenwood, Austin Healey and former legends Mike Teague, Phil Greening and Mickey Skinner.

Latest Availability England v Wales, Saturday September 26, Twickenham Stadium · Category D Coach and Ticket packages from £399 · Category D Hotel and Ticket packages from £399 · Visit www.englandrugbytravel.com/ rwc2015 for latest availability and to book England v Australia, Saturday October 3, Twickenham Stadium · Category D Coach and Ticket packages from £399 · Category D Hotel and Ticket packages from £499 · Visit www.englandrugbytravel.com/ rwc2015 for latest availability and to book Quarter-Final Coach and Ticket packages from £399 Semi-Final Hotel and Ticket packages from £599 Final Hotel and Ticket packages with Experience from £1419

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Tackle the Rugby World Cup like a true champion with a stay at K West Hotel this Autumn ( September 18-October 31). Rugby revellers can kick back in stylish Executive Double or Twin Room, with a celebratory bucket of beers on arrival, and a delicious cooked breakfast served in Studio Kitchen in the next morning. A VIP Westfield shopping discount pass is also included, allowing guests to indulge in some retail therapy to celebrate any wins, or help commiserate any losses. Priced at £155 per night, the package also

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package launched K West Hotel includes a range of free movies for guests to enjoy. Formerly the BBC Building Kensington House in the 60’s, an endless list of Rock ’N’ Roll royalty has stayed, played and misbehaved at K WestBob Marley and the Wailers, Bowie, The Kinks and Roxy Music to name a few. Since becoming a hotel, the venue has continued to strike a chord with musicians, who often stay whilst playing nearby music venues 02 Shepherds Bush Empire and the Apollo. K West Hotel & Spa’s fun and vibrant ambience is fused with ultimate relaxation in a prime location. Situated in one of London’s most up-and-coming districts, Shepherds Bush, the urban retreat is on the doorstop of Westfield shopping centre, one of the largest retail destinations in Europe with over 240 shops. Fashionable areas such as Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Kensington are also just a short walk away. K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London W14 0AX. For reservations, please call: 0208 008 6600 or visit www.k-west.co.uk

Here come the girls!…. If you thought rugby was just a sport for men, then think again. Participation in women’s rugby has doubled in the past 10 years and the England women’s team won the World Cup last autumn. Keen to attract even more women to the game, England Rugby have launched their new women and girls programme ‘ Pitch up and Play.’ Women will be encouraged to play to their strengths whether they’re fast, agile, tall or strong, Pitch up and Play empowers women to unleash their inner toughness and unites all as Rugby Women. The key focus is encouraging women into the sport with inclusive, enjoyable and informative sessions, whether they’re brand new to

rugby, a sofa supporter or a returning player. With an introduction to tackling, Pitch up and Play also includes skills, fitness and match play. Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Natasha Hunt, says: “ England Rugby are hoping to get 10,000 more women into the sport by 2017 so we’ve launched these friendly Pitch up and Play sessions and are calling upon women who might currently go to the gym, take part in obstacle course races or who perhaps want to become more active to give rugby a go, regardless of age, ability or previous experience. The sessions are free and provide a fantastic introduction to new comers, so bring a friend, family member or colleague to give Rugby a try!” ‘Pitch up and Play’ sessions run throughout the year, visit: www. englandrugby.com/ rugbywomen for more information.

Stuff Celebrate the Rugby World Cup kicking off in England this week with a stunning selection of 15 different beers from the competing nations. A superb gift for the Rugby lover, great for rugby themed events and perfect for watching the matches with. The Rugby World Cup Mixed Case of Beers, £39.95 www.deliamo.co.uk

Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2015 replica ball white, £25 www. englandrugbystore.com

Jumbo rugby tackle bag, £150 www. shop.centurionrugby.co.uk

True Red Canterbury Club Plus Headguard, £31.99 www.therugbystore. co.uk England Rugby World Cup 2015 My first RWC Bodysuit, £12 www. englandrugbystore.com Solar Blue adidas x 15.1 Chaos Soft ground boots, £154.99 www. rugbystore.co.uk

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George North Fit for Purpose

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XPOSURE to extreme temperatures, wet weather or just a plain old rough and tumble can dry skin out. Dove Men + Care talks to British Rugby star George North about what he does to keep skin hydrated and protected… When it comes to keeping my face feeling soft and smooth, I use Dove Men + Care Hydrate + Shave Cream (£2.99) Unlike other traditional shaving gels, it protects my skin from razor irritation, and helps to give me a superior clean, close shave. If my skin is feeling particularly worn, especially in the winter, I always use Dove Men+Care Hydrate +Post Shave Balm (£5.79). It’s light to the touch and helps to relieve any burning and irritation, and leaves my skin feeling comfortable and hydrated. After a match, I like to keep my skin hydrated and fresh which is always needed after a tough game. Dove Men + Care Shave Care products are available now nationwide including Boots, boots.com and amazon.co.uk

Eddington Suit, £199 from selected stores nationwide and online www.tmlewin.co.uk

Welsh rugby stars; Sam Warburton, Rhys Webb and George North recently swapped muddy shorts for sharp suits in an exclusive photo shoot for T.M.Lewin. Meeting at the Welsh squad’s training ground in Cardiff, the players arrived to be photographed in the new and official WRU team suit, shirt and tie - all provided by Britain’s best known Jermyn Street shirt maker and tailor. When they’re battling on the pitch, the Welsh team will be wearing their new Eddington Suit for all official engagements as part of a partnership deal that’s in place until 2018. While maintaining 275lbs of muscle power is always going to be a challenge, finding the right suit wasn’t, with most players opting for T.M.Lewin’s best selling Eddington Slim Fit. A great all-rounder for most body shapes, the slim tailored jacket and gently tapered trousers give it a closer, narrower fit than the classic Regular Fit. Unsurprisingly there were no candidates for the most recent new addition to the T.M.Lewin’s ever-expanding tailoring collection, the contemporary Skinny Fit Suit - admittedly not designed with the rippling rugby thigh in mind. @tmlewin www.facebook.com/T.M.Lewin www.youtube.com/TMLewinOFFTHECUFF

Up close and personal with George North • Youngest player ever to score two international tries on debut or not on debut against a major rugby nation in the springboks • Youngest player ever to score a try for wales on debut. • Youngest player ever to reach 10 international test caps • Youngest player ever to reach 20 international test caps

• Youngest player ever to reach 50 international caps • Youngest player ever to score 10

test tries • Youngest player ever to score 20 international test tries

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The CITYdiversions festival The CITYdiversions promises some great ‘Big Festival of arts and Top’ entertainment entertainment returns to Chelmsford this weekend. There are free outdoor spectacles on Saturday 19th in Chelmsford City Centre and on Sunday 20th in South Woodham Ferrers. For the first time ever, the festival also presents Big Top Shows in Central Park, Chelmsford, from Thursday 24th to Saturday or find CITYdiversions Festival 26th featuring dozens of the best on Facebook for the latest professional street performers information. from the UK and beyond. Tickets are now on sale for Spitfires will be flying in mass all Big Top Shows online at formation as they did in the Battle chelmsford.gov.uk/citydiversions of Britain at Duxford Battle of or by calling 01245 606 505. Britain Air Show this Saturday Please see the Festival website

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19th and Sunday 20th at Imperial War Museum Duxford. The Battle of Britain Anniversary Air Show commemorates the 75th anniversary of this famous aerial battle and celebrates RAF Duxford’s role as home to the first Spitfire squadrons and some of the RAF’s best-known fighter pilots, including Douglas Bader. The event itself is sold out however, keep an eye open for the amazing fighter plane displays that you may catch a glimpse of over Essex. More details visit: iwm.org.uk.

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‘Walk with a Fork’ at Layer Marney Tower, Colchester, this Sunday. Local charity Ormiston Families is hosting the fundraising walk at England’s tallest Tudor Gatehouse built in the reign of Henry VIII. The eight-mile walk is returning for its

third year and features some of the county’s local food producers such as Aspall Cyder and Fairfield Crisps, all providing tasty treats at food stops along the route which weaves its way around the grounds of the glorious country estate. More Walk with a Fork details: at Layer Marney ormiston.org/ walkwithafork or call 01473 705030.

Stroll the historic Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge

on Sunday when guided tours will be taking place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The gardens designed by Harold Peto and commissioned by ‘Daisy’, the Countess Of Warwick, a famous socialite and lover of the Prince of Wales, have been partially restored to their former glory. Be wowed by the wild flowers in the walled garden! More details: eastonlodge. co.uk.

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Essex is forever fascinating

ROM the Boudicca-led Celtic revolt against Roman rule in AD61 to the Cold War, for over two millennia. Essex has provided the backdrop to bloody struggles, ill-starred rebellions and bold redoubt in the face of over-whelming odds. Nearly 2000 years ago, Boudicca – Queen of the Iceni tribe – became forever associated with Essex, after her forces attacked the city of Camulodunum, now Colchester, and what was then the Roman capital of Britain. Colchester Castle was built on the foundations of the Romans’ Temple of Claudius by the invading Normans after 1066 and today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors. Some of the most powerful women of the Middle Ages owned Hadleigh Castle. The romantic ruins of the former hunting base of Colchester Castle Edward I and royal retreat of Edward III had once been an impressive fortress built to repel French invaders during the 100 Years War. During the reign of Henry VIII, Hadleigh was gifted to Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr. Today you can explore what remains of the castle and the beautiful Hadleigh Country Park where you can try one of the UK’s top

mountain bike courses, explore idyllic countryside, enjoy magnificent views, picnic and spot wildlife. Tudor associations abound in Essex. Further down the Thames Estuary from Osea Island Hadleigh Castle, is Tilbury Fort, where Elizabeth I famously rallied her forces in the face of the oncoming Armada in July 1588 with her famous speech “I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king.” Stow Maries Aerodrome, near Maldon, is the last surviving World War I airfield anywhere in the world, and was originally created to combat German Zeppelin raids and bombing attacks from its Gotha aircraft. Many of the original buildings Stow Maries are still in situ and several have been faithfully restored to their original wartime condition. The airfield still plays host to visiting aircraft from the WW1 era and the museum gives a fascinating insight into this

important and now unique aspect of our Great War heritage. The natural topography of Essex was also used to our advantage during the First World War. Osea Island, sitting in the Blackwater estuary, was used as a secret base by the Navy for a squadron of Motor Torpedo Boats. These small, fast and highly manoeuvrable craft were used to hunt down submarines in the Baltic, or bases on enemyoccupied coasts before swiftly returning back to Essex. Today Osea Island is well known as a luxury holiday and event island, and for its starring role in horror film The Woman in Black In the 1950’s the huge underground Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker – that could house up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister – was built with the purpose of organising the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war. Since being decommissioned in 1992, the bunker has been open to the public as a tourist attraction, with a museum focusing on its Cold War history. For more information about all the places mentioned and other places of historical interest in Essex, go to www.visitessex.com.

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SATURDAY 19 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 19 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen 6.00 Breakfast (S) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen

(S) 11.30 Terry(S) and Mason’s Great Food Trip 6.00 Breakfast Saturday Kitchen (S) 11.30 Terry and10.00 Mason’s Great Food Trip (R/S) 12.00 News Football (S) (S) 11.30 Terry and12.10 Mason’s GreatFocus Food Trip (R/S) 12.00 News 12.10 Football Focus (S) 12.5012.00 Saturday Sportsday (S) 1.00Focus Tennis: (R/S) News 12.10 Football (S) 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (S) 1.00 Tennis: Davis Cup Semi-Final Great Britain v 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (S)Britain 1.00 Tennis: Davis Cup Semi-Final - Great v Australia 4.30 Final ScoreBritain (S) 5.10 Davis Cup(S) Semi-Final - Great v Australia (S) 4.30 Final Score (S) 5.10 Formula 1: Grand Qualifying Australia (S)Singapore 4.30 Final ScorePrix (S)--5.10 Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights1:6.35 News Grand 6.45 This is BBC One Formula Singapore Prix Qualifying Highlights 6.35 News 6.45 This is BBC One HD 6.50 Pointless Celebrities (S)is BBC One Highlights 6.35 News 6.45 This HD 6.50 Pointless Celebrities (S) 7.40 Doctor WhoCelebrities When the skies of Earth HD 6.50 Pointless 7.40 Doctor Who When the(S) skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, 7.40 Doctor Who the skies of Earth are frozen byWhen a mysterious alien force, Clara needs her friend. But alien whereforce, is are frozen by a mysterious Clara needs her friend. But where is the Doctor? (S) Clara needs her friend. But where is the Doctor? (S) 8.30 The National In It to (S)Lottery: 8.30 the TheDoctor? National Lottery: In It to It (S) 8.30 Win The Lottery: In It to Win National It (S) 9.20 Win Casualty It (S) (S) 9.20 Casualty (S) 10.10 Casualty News 9.20 (S) 10.10 News 10.30 News Match of the Day Gary Lineker 10.10 10.30 Match of the Day Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day’s 10.30 Match of the Day Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day’s seven Premier League introduces highlights of matches the day’s seven Premier League matches including Chelsea against Arsenal. (S) seven Premier League matches including Chelsea against Arsenal. (S) 11.55 FILM: Rogue (2007) Horror starring(S) Chelsea against Arsenal. 11.55 including FILM: Rogue (2007) Horror starring Radha Rogue Mitchell and Michael 11.55 FILM: Horror Vartan. starring Radha Mitchell(2007) and Michael Vartan. 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S) Radha Mitchell and Michael Vartan. 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S) 1.20 News for the Week Ahead (S) 1.15 1.20 Weather News 1.20 News

BBC2 BBC2 BBC2 6.10 FILM: Anne of Green Gables (1934) 6.10 FILM: Anne of Green Gables (1934)

7.25 FILM: Anne Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure 6.10 of Green Gables (1934) 7.25 FILM: Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure (2011) Musical adventureFabulous with Ashley Tisdale. 7.25 Sharpay’s Adventure (2011)FILM: Musical adventure with Ashley Tisdale. FILM:adventure The Last Flight of Noah’s (S) 8.55 (2011) Musical Ashley Tisdale. FILM: The Lastwith Flight of Noah’s (S) 8.55 (1980) Adventure with Elliott Gould. Ark FILM: The Last of Noah’s (S) (1980) Adventure withFlight Elliott Gould. Ark8.55 10.30 Animal Park (R/S) More (1980) Adventure with11.00 Elliott Gould. Ark 10.30 Animal Park (R/S) 11.00 More Creatures Great and(R/S) Small (R/S) 12.00 10.30 Animal Park 12.00 Creatures Great and Small11.00 (R/S) More Great British Menu (R/S) 1.00 FILM: That’s 12.00 Creatures Great and Small (R/S) Great British Menu (R/S) 1.00 FILM: That’s (S) 3.00 Entertainment, Part 2 (1976) Great British Menu (R/S) 1.00 FILM: That’s (S) 3.00 Entertainment, Part 2 (1976) Triathlon: World Series (S) 4.30 Flog It! (R/S) (1976) 3.00 Entertainment, Part 2 (S) Triathlon: World Series 4.30(S) Flog It! (R/S) 5.00 World’s Busiest Railway (R/S) 6.00 Triathlon: World SeriesRailway (S) 4.30 Flog6.00 It! (R/S) 5.00 World’s Busiest (R/S) The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure (R/S) 5.00 World’s Busiest Railway (R/S) 6.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure (R/S) 7.00Hairy Gardeners’ World Exposure (R/S) The Bikers’ Northern (R/S) 7.00 Gardeners’ World (R/S) 7.30 Gardeners’ Galapagos: Islands(R/S) of Change (R/S) 7.00 7.30 Galapagos: World Islands of Change (R/S) 8.30 Dad’s Army (R) 7.30 of Change (R/S) 8.30 Galapagos: Dad’s ArmyIslands (R) 9.00 Dad’s Six Degrees of Separation (R) 8.30 Army (R) 9.00 Six Degrees of Separation (R) 9.30 Six Mock the Week (R/S) 9.00 Degrees of Separation (R) 9.30 Mock the Week (R/S) 10.00 Mock Cradle to Grave (R/S) 9.30 10.00 Cradlethe to Week Grave (R/S) (R/S) 10.30 Cradle Boy Meets Girl (R/S) 10.00 to Grave (R/S) 10.30 Boy Meets Girl (R/S) 11.00 The Great British Bake Off: An 10.30 Girl (R/S) 11.00 Boy The Meets Great British Bake Off: An (R/S) Bake Off: An SliceBritish 11.00 Extra The Great Extra Slice (R/S) 11.30 Extra Triathlon: World Series - Chicago (S) (R/S) Slice 11.30 Triathlon: World Series - Chicago (S) 1.50 FILM: The Hunter (2010) -Thriller with 11.30 Triathlon: World Series Chicago (S) 1.50 FILM: The Hunter (2010) Thriller with 3.15 This is(2010) BBC Two (S)with 5.55 Rafi Pitts. (S)The 1.50 FILM: Hunter Thriller This is BBC Two (S) 5.55 Rafi Pitts. (S) 3.15 The Instant Gardener (R/S) 3.15 This is BBC Two (S) 5.55 Rafi The Pitts. Instant(S)Gardener (R/S) The Instant Gardener (R/S)

SUNDAY 20 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 20 BBC1 BBC1 BBC1 6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.35 Match of the Day 6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.35 Match of the Day

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New Sportage breaks cover

IA has revealed the first official exterior images of the allnew Kia Sportage, featuring a dynamic and strong new design. The all-new Sportage made its global debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 15, 2015. Entering its fourthgeneration, the all-new Kia Sportage features a bold, progressive design, with the vehicle’s designers creating a sense of power and agility

from every angle. Echoing the contrast of smooth and sharp shapes found on some of the most iconic modern fighter jets, the Sportage creates visual harmony out of the tension between sharp, defined feature lines and smooth surfacing. The ‘face’ of the all-new Sportage represents the biggest change to the car’s design, with the car’s headlamps no longer integrated with the grille for the new model, instead sweeping back along the outer edges of the

more sharply-detailed bonnet and bolder wheel arches. Immediately recognisable as a Kia, the Sportage’s lower, wider ‘tigernose’ grille adds more volume to the lower half of the Sportage’s face, resulting in a more imposing appearance and a more stable-looking stance. The all-new Sportage is characterised by its sportier, more raked profile. From the side, the all-new Sportage retains the sweptback silhouette of the

New Kia Sportage unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show outgoing model, with a roofline that tapers slightly towards the rear of the car, longer front overhangs, shorter rear overhangs and longer wheelbase.

Smooth bodywork, bolder wheel arches and sharp lines endow the Sportage with a more dynamic, muscular look. At the rear, the

Show debut for new Mégane TWENTY years after the launch of the Renault Mégane, which sold over 6.5 million units worldwide, Renault is updating its family car and has revealed a new Mégane, the fourth car to carry that name. In a highly competitive segment, the new Mégane stands out with its dynamic styling and distinctive lighting signature both at the front and at the rear. The latest Mégane range is topped by a GT version, which will be available from launch, and whose design is inspired by Renaultsport. With its distinctive lighting signature and balanced proportions, the new Mégane is first and foremost a Renault. It adopts the brand’s design DNA

with broad, sculpted shoulders and a front face incorporating the brand’s new design identity, including a large, vertical Renault diamond. New Mégane boasts a specific lighting signature at the front with, C-shaped headlamps whose surround continues into the bumper. At the rear, the new lighting signature, visible by both day and night, goes right across the car to increase the perceived width of the vehicle. “On the highly competitive market of compact saloons, it was vital that New Mégane should stand out right from the first glance,” said exterior designer Franck Le Gall. At 25mm lower in front with track 47mm wider in front and 39mm wider

Renault’s new Mégane

at the rear compared to the third generation Mégane, it sits squarely on the road. Its proportions are those of a sporty silhouette with a wheelbase 28mm longer and a shorter overhang. Chromed elements emphasise the top of the belt line and enhance the grille, the side badges and door handles. The slim creases on the bonnet, combined with the chrome beading and side air scoops, strengthen the character of the front face. The GT model has a front bumper redesigned to express a more sporty personality. It incorporates a broader air intake and the new grill has a honeycomb design. At the rear, the design of the GT is underscored by two chromed tailpipes that echo the air scoops further to the front and frame a spoiler inspired by the world of F1, plus “Renaultsport” badging at the rear, on the wings and at the front. This sports version will be available with new Iron Blue paintwork, combined with Dark Metal touches at the front and on the body-coloured door mirrors to emphasise its affinity with the world of GT motoring. New Mégane GT also has 18inch aluminium wheels developed especially for the model by Renaultsport. The new Mégane, will get its first airing in public at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.

horizontal forms and surface volume emphasise the car’s width and give the compact SUV a more stable appearance. Inspired by the

2013 Kia Provo concept car, the slim combination lamps are joined by a strip that runs the width of the rear, while turn signals and reversing

lights are separated, relocated lower down to add more visual weight and a greater sense of stability to the lower half of the car.

PARENTS CAR BUYING INFLUENCED BY KIDS MORE than three quarters of parents (78%) claim that having kids forced them to buy a new car. And nearly four in ten (37%) say that children go on to influence decisions to buy their next car. These were the key finding of research carried out for Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, in August, pooling the views of 1,000 parents and children aged between 5 and 11. The aims were to look at what parents and children looked for in their perfect family car – and to what extent children influenced their parents’ buying decision. Findings pointed to a number of differences in the success of pester power. More than half of Londoners, for example (55%), said they were likely to be influenced by their children, compared with just 24% in the North East. When it comes to the sexes, the research suggests dads should probably be the target of lobbying. 39% of dads said they were open to influence compared with 33% of mums.

“A substantial amount of research has been done looking at how the decision of the car buyer can be influenced and at what stage in the buying journey,” commented Nathan Coe of Auto Trader, “but few have really considered the role that children play, or the influence of pester power. “If one of the kids doesn’t like the shape or colour of your next car, or it doesn’t come with plug-in for an i-Pad, then you’d better be prepared for some serious pestering!” Overall, colour is the most likely area for successful persuasion by children (26% influenced their parents’ choice of colour). Children are most likely to push for red (28%), followed by blue (21%), black (14%) and pink (13%). Perhaps unsurprisingly boys tend to favour red cars (28% v 23%) and girls preferred pink (26% v 1%). However, only 2% said they’d prefer a white car, despite white being the most popular new car colour, according to SMMT new car sales data.

‘A particularly striking feature is the chrome ‘sabres’ that sweep from the windscreen along the bonnet sides’

DS oozes ‘avant garde’ styling

BOUT a year ago, PSA, the French group that includes Peugeot and Citroen, announced that its Citroen DS models would become a brand in their own right. Now, therefore, we have, simply, DS. No-one seems able to say what, if anything, DS stands for. It was first seen on the Citroen model DS in the fifties, and an interesting suggestion I heard recently was that the French word for goddess sounds the same as when you say DS as they would in France: day-ess. The DS people simply sum it all up as ‘the spirit of avantgarde’. The difference between the Citroen DS5 and the new DS 5 is mainly at the front end. This of course had to be redesigned to remove the Citroen chevron insignia. New colours have been introduced, including the darkest of dark blues – very subtle. A particularly striking feature is the chrome ‘sabres’ that sweep from the windscreen along the bonnet sides.

TEST DRIVE

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substance is pretty good so far. As a driver, you really do feel enclosed by the wrap-around cockpit and overhead aeroplane-style switchgear certainly set the DS5 apart on the inside as well as outside. The seats have a nice figure-hugging shape to them and adjust to a multitude of positions, electrically of course. The three-part glass sunroof lets extra light in the interior, which is necessary as the low roofline limits side glazing area. I surprisingly found reversing easy as the window shape at the rear has very little blinds spots, although on the minus side the big rear window spoiler cuts rear vision and you can lose cars in its bulky width. Out on the road the ride was comfortable with no major dramas, but I would personally love to see this DS5 fitted with Citroen’s famed hydraulic suspension system, which first made its debut on the original

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The JD Classics entered Jaguar E-Type took victory in the hour-long RAC TT Celebrartion race

JD Classics complete a treble at Revival

ALDON-based JD Classics, one of the leading classic car restoration and racing companies had a superb weekend at the Goodwood Revival with three out of six of their race-prepared cars taking the victory laurels at this spectacular event. Now one of the major sponsors at the Revival, they got their winning streak off to a flying start by taking victory in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy race, with managing director Derek Hood partnering Chris Ward in the 90 minute race in a 1954 Cooper-Jaguar T33, which was run into the gloom of Friday evening at the first day of the three-day extravangza of historic motorsport. They kept up the tempo of race wins on Saturday by taking another victory in the Fordwater Trophy race with two 1950 Jaguar XK120s. John Young qualified on pole position and took the chequered flag, while Derek Hood brought the second XK120 home in eighth place. In the hour long Blue Riband event RAC TT Celebration race on Sunday, they made it three wins when the JD Classics entered Jaguar E-Type took the chequered flag. Chris Ward started the race on the front row of the grid after qualifying third, and took the lead in the first few laps of the race to build a 16 second cushion before handing over to the second

driver during the mandatory driver change. Taking the wheel was British Touring Car driver Gordon Sheddon, who managed to keep hold of the lead and bring the1963 Jaguar home to a well deserved and hard fought victory for the team. In the final race of the weekend they had a chance to make it four wins as they entered two cars, with Chris Ward, second in qualifying in a Lister Jagaur Costin and Andrew Smith in a Jaguar D-Type for the Sussex Trophy race. Smith retired after 12 laps, but Ward took the lead early in the race only for his gearbox to lose a gear denting his pace and had to settle for second place at the chequered flag Joining the Essex contingent at the Revival was Great Dunmow racing driver Shaun Lynn, father of high-flying GP2 racer Alex. Running three cars, all with the race number 13, his luck ran out during the Whitsun trophy race when he crashed his Gulf-liveried Ford GT40 heavily into the tyre barrier on the 13th lap causing the race to be red flagged. Thankfully Lynn was not injured in the heavy shunt and the car suffered only panel damage and will be ready to race again next weekend at the Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. In the two-race St Mary’s Trophy for production-based saloon cars raced from 1960 to

CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

Green leads the way for Colts ALTHOUGH the competitive season ended last week there were a few more friendlies and the Colts Presentations left before Chelmsford call it a day for 2015. Confirmation of results on Sunday filtered through, to show that Waltham had lost. That result meant that Chelmsford’s tally of 100 points could not be overhauled. Congratulations to James Clifford who led his side to the title in his first year as captain. The success was further bolstered at the end of the week with the inaugural Colt’s Presentation Day. The usual evening event was replaced with an afternoon activity day followed by speeches and presentations. This was a tremendous success and thanks must go principally to Sue Lawrence for getting this going but there was an army of fantastic help too, particularly from the Parrishs, Wrights and Tuffs. The main Colt of the Year award went to Harry Green who led the under-16s well and has had a fine season.

Other overall winners were Billy Brunger (Stan Doe Trophy for Outstanding Individual Performance); James Boyden (Most Improved Player); and Mollie Tuff and Connor O’Brien (Clubman of the Year). In the games that were played there was an excellent win at Rayleigh for a largely inexperienced side. Harry Green led the way with 74 and Ed Cole (38*) also made a useful contribution. Matt Cole picked up three wickets and Gary Chidley two to go with an innings of 36 as their score of 233 was defended with some comfort. The Sunday second team proved too strong for East Hanningfield. An excellent spell from Horne (431) had Chelmsford reeling at 74 for five. However, Jack Campion (47) and Steve Bond (64*) led the recovery to an imposing 264 for seven. Oakes looked dangerous for the home side before falling to Callum Rudd and thereafter it was a bit of a procession. Rory Skepelhorn bowled very well on both days but his only reward was a single wicket.

John Young took a win in Jaguar XK120

1966, he entered a 1963 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 and for the first race on Saturday, Dave Richards piloted the car and finished in 13th place. With Lynn unable to attend his qualifying session on Friday due to business commitments,

BOWLS

Triple wins for John BRENTWOOD Bowling Club stalwart John Howard is celebrating after winning three major individual awards in annual competitions. John, who is club chairman, regained the Championship title which he last won 31 years ago. In addition, he has also won the Pratt Singles and the Masters competitions. In ladies’ competitions, Kate Davies featured strongly, winning two individual honours and a pairs award. Finals of most of the club competitions were held last weekend, with two still to be played. RESULTS: Howlett Trophy: Alison Hare and Kate Davies. Runners-up: Brenda Watson and Kath Jolly. Andre Pairs: Geoff Byatt and Ted Vidler. Runners-up: Patrick Miller and John Howard. Ted Cook Pairs: Les Powell and Ron Lofts. Runners-up: Roy Francis and Richard Rose. Ladies’ Handicap: Marina Thorne. Runner-up: Maureen Jaycock. Canfield Pairs: Dave Morris and Richard Rose. Runnersup: Paul Harrison and Ron Lofts. Two Wood Sngles: Kath Jolly. Runner-up: Marje Shute. Masters: John Howard. Runner-up: Kate Davies. Men’s Fixed Jack: Adam Smith. Runner-up: Fred Wasmuth. Ladies’ Fixed Jack: Kate Davies. Runner-up: Sue Hickman. Pratt Singles: John Howard. Runner-up: Fred Wasmuth. Junior Championship: Roy Francis. Runner-up: Paul Harrison. Plate: Kate Davies. Runner-up: Barbara Jolly. Stewart Cup: Ted Vidler. Runner-up: Geoff Byatt. Jubilee Tophy: Alison Hare. Runner-up: Brenda Watson. Ladies’ Champonship: Pam Robinson. Runner-up: Maureen Jaycock. Men’s Championship: John Howard. Runner-up: Richard Rose.

he had no choice but to line up last on the grid of 30-car field. For his race on Sunday he clawed his way up the field and finished in 12th place and with the combined result the pairing of Lynn/Richards finished in 16th overall. Lynn’s third entry was a 1958 Lister Jaguar ‘Knobbly’ which he entered for the Sussex Trophy race. Again he had to start from the back of the grid for the same reason as the previous race and as this was the last race to be held at the Revival meeting late on Sunday afternoon was determined to put on a good show. During the course of the 25-minute race he pushed hard on every lap and finished in 13th place. Report and pictures: Chris Manning

SQUASH

Essex players get behind women’s squash week ESSEX players are joining forces with squash fans in America, Canada, Barbados and Bermuda to help promote Women’s Squash Week 2015. Women in the US have staged events across the country for the past seven years promoting squash, voted the world’s healthiest sport, and have encouraged thousands of players, former players and newbies to hit the courts and give it a go. And the word is spreading with events springing up across the globe, including Ipswich Squash Club where current England development coach and former

tour professional Lauren Selby is the driving force behind a Fun tournament and exhibition, booked in for Sunday September 20, between 10am- 2pm. Lauren, now head coach at the Off The Wall Squash Academy based at Colchester Garrison, Essex, is passionate about getting more girls and women to play sport and has been a fierce campaigner and promoter of the women’s game. “Women’s Squash Week has been a great success in the States bringing women out in droves to play the game,” said Lauren. “This is not super

serious squash, so noone should be afraid to give it a go. It’ll be squash with a smile.” Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join in at the Ipswich Squash Club in Henley Road. Alongside the tournament there will be an exhibition from a couple of local well known players, as well as stalls with beauty treatments, gifts and nibbles. Entry costs £5, and that includes a T-shirt. Suffolk Sport and Active Essex are also supporting the event. For entry details, contact Karen Selby at Karen@ offthewallsquash. co.uk or call 01206 736924.

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Colchester v Gillingham Millwall v Southend Dagenham v Newport Leyton Orient v Wycombe

SPORT FOOTBALL

Stalemate ends with a fair draw C HANCES were few and far between for both sides and, with both keepers being relatively untroubled for the majority of the match, a draw was a fair result as the Clarets made it four unbeaten. The early stages actually saw the Clarets mostly on the back-foot with Christian Dibble being made to work inside the opening five minutes. West Ham loanee Moses Makasi looked promising in the deep-midfield role and aided the Clarets in regaining their possession and breaking with more authority. While the Clarets broke forward more often

KICKBOXING

SARAH IS EURO CHAMP TEAM Falcons reigning Five Nations Full Contact Kickboxing champion Sarah Worsfold travelled to Kent recently in the Kombat Zone promotion. Sarah faced Holland’s formidable kickboxer Shanice Joefina for the IKF European Full Contact Kickboxing title. The two went to war from the off but it was Worsfold who gained advantage in the first two rounds with her superior strength. But as with any great match up Josefina took the fight back to Worsfold in the third. The fourth and fifth were equally hard fought, but the winner by unanimous decsion and new European champion was Falcons Sarah Worsfold, pictured.

BASKETBALL

Leopards start campaign ESSEX Leopards’ coach steve Ogunjimi is happy with how the pre-season has gone as his side prepare to open their National Trophy campaign at the Brentwood Centre on Friday, when the Big Cats host London Lituanica, tip-off 8pm, in their first National Trophy game of the season, and are also in action on Sunday when travel to Southwark in the Cup first round. “Everything is coming together, and we’re gelling nicely,” said Ogunjimi. “The guys are taking on the new offence I’ve put in, and although we’re still missing one or two pieces, the core group has a really positive vibe. Lituancia are a side comprising entirely of London-based Lithuanians, and they have made rapid progress through the NBL with three promotions in four years. Ogunjimi has added big men Jamie Hayes and Justin Hitchman to his roster in the last week, and the Big Cats are also hopeful that Portuguese forward Frederico Tavaras will have received international clearance in time for the game.

they were guilty of overplaying it at times with Billy Bricknell and Luke Daley playing it between them inside the area, only to eventually get it stuck between their feet and for the Stones to clear. And what Chelmsford did Wealdstone seemed to match after Scott Davies clipped a ball into the path of Matthew Ball. The winger cut-inside Mark

Haines on numerous occasions but after dithering on the ball his eventual cross was nodded away by McAuley. Godfrey then made Dibble work for the second time in the match when he caught Davies’ knockdown, but the effort was straight at the ‘keeper who made a routine catch. Mark Haines took one last throw of the dice in

Hahn secures Brentwood cup win MITCH Hahn fired Brentwood Town into the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round with a brace against Arlesexy Town at The Arena. The midfielder gave Brentwood the lead with a thumping first half strike before pouncing on a goalkeeping error to extend their advantage shortly after half-time. Brentwood assumed control midway through the half and opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Hahn rifled a 20-yard drive beyond the outstretched arm of Nick

Thompson and into the top corner. The visitors made a positive start to the second half and had it not been for some poor finishing they may have had an early equaliser. However, their bright start was cut short 10 minutes in when Hahn scored his second of the afternoon. The midfielder was alert enough to intercept Thompson’s throw out to left-back Sam Willett and he made his way into the box before cooly slotting the ball low into the bottom corner.

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In the 82nd minute substitute Jordon Appleton almost pulled one back following a scramble in Brentwood’s penalty area, but the striker was unable to find the target from 12 yards. In stoppage time Anderson blocked an acrobatic effort from Christian Tavernier before Ryan O’Rawe cleared another Appleton effort off the line, confirming Brentwood’s victory.

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stoppage time and Aiden Palmer almost converted the long-throw, volleying narrowly over. That brought first-half proceedings to a close with the two sides evenly matched, and it was clear from then on that it may be a match that saw little in the way of goalmouth action. Wealdstone then removed their lone striker in place of a winger – a move that perplexed some on the terraces – before Lee Sawyer struck a shot off target following excellent hold-up play by Bricknell on the wing. Bricknell turned provider again to tee-up substitute Tomi Adeloye, but the former Stoke City frontman saw his half-volley deflected and cleared. The game became stretched in the final stages with both sides committing men to attack but at the same time not wanting to concede a late blow. And to further show City’s unwillingness to lose, manager Mark Hawkes brought on Marvel Ekpiteta with ten minutes remaining and altered the formation to three at the back. It was a move that worked as the Clarets held on to record a valuable point. ADAM MAY

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Brentwood leave it very late to seal victory BRENTWOOD made the long journey to Scottow, the home of North Walsham, in confident mood last Saturday, following the excellent win the previous week away to Old Priorians. Brentwood kicked off playing with a fairly strong wind blowing into their faces, and were quickly on the attack, with the away sides forwards dominating the early scrums. North Walsham, tried to play an open game, moving the ball through their backs at every opportunity, but excellent tackling, notably, from Stannard, Bird, and the ever

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enthusiastic Mead, meant that they made little, headway. Brentwood were dominating the contact areas, with Aldous, Binet and the evergreen Metcalfe putting in some sterling work. Brentwood had their opportunities to attack, but were frustrated time and time again by some of the debatable decisions made by the referee. North Walsham scored two break-

away tries, leaving the score 14 -0 to the home side at the break. The second half began with Brentwood on the attack, and after six minutes some good inter change play between both backs and forwards captain Woodcock, dived over the line to score an excellent try which Bird duly converted. Brentwood continued to press forward and after being camped in the oppositions 22, Henry Bird raced over to score in the corner, this following further inter play between the forwards and the backs, notably Pratley and Green - 25 minutes into

Brentwood first and second team squads get together for a start of the season picture

the second half, Bird converted his own try with an excellent conversion from the touchline - score 14 - 14 game on. North Walsham edged in front again after 70 minutes only for Brentwood to respond with a penalty kick scored by Bird to level the score at 17 all. The game was now on a knife edge, but in the last few minutes the Brentwood backs drove the ball up the field and Simpson dived over the line to put Brentwood ahead 22 - 17, and the dependable Bird duly converted taking the final score to 17-24.

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