SCENE December 2012
Essex’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible
Winter Fashion:
Check out our fashion pages for this seasons winter warmers
Inca Trail:
Climbing to watching the sun rise over the sacred town of Machu Picchu. December 2012
Gift Guide:
The hottest gifts for all the family this Christmas
Strictly Exclusive:
Darcey Bussell
A passion for dance
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December’s horoscope: provided by Jenny Ayers
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To the December 2012 edition of SCENE Welcome to the December 2012 issue of SCENE Magazine, Essex’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...
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Scene In Essex The Latest news, releases and products from in and around Essex.
SCENE In The News Headlines from across Essex: fund-raising, Urban Christmas at Exchange Ilford and more. Darcey Bussell Britain’s Ballerina – and television’s freshest New Darling Treasure. The Inca Trail 20 people embark on a journey to the top of Machu picchu. Forest School Record breaking to raise over £4,000 for the Essex Disabled Sport Foundation. R.G.B R.G.B wins the ERT Industry Award for the 3rd Year running.
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Ask Dr. Jas Keep it casual this winter with our great selection of menswear. Winter Fashion If there’s one thing you buy this season, make it a cool statement knit. Men’s Fashion Stay on top of the trend with our selection of stylish black clothes and accessories. 12 Days Of Christmas SCENE’s take on the classic Christmas rhyme. Driving Home For Christmas We’ve had Santa’s Sleigh redesigned by some of our friends. Star SCENE December’s Star SCENE is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers. SCENE 11
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The Latest from Essex this month... Rise of the Guardians’ Rise of the Guardians’ follows a group of legendary childhood heroes including Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy and Jack Frost, who must do battle with an evil spirit known as Pitch who threatens to take over the world; not just to protect the planet’s population, but also to save something far more precious; the hopes and dreams of children everywhere. In cinemas nationwide from 30th November 2012
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Panto Time Buttons is in love, the Ugly Sisters are fighting over a husband, and Cinderella is dreaming of a better life. But handsome princes only happen in fairy tales don’t they? With a wave of the magic wand, the rags to riches heroine is set to arrive in the most popular and enchanting pantomime of them all. Join Cinderella and friends in a show full of songs and laughter, joy and magic. With its magical forests and glittering palaces, the Kenneth More Theatre’s famous traditional pantomime will captivate adults and children, boys and girls - and will give everyone a chance to go to the ball. Don’t miss it. www.kmtheatre.co.uk
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To celebrate the launch of sleek new mobile casino app Roller, George Lamb will be giving one lucky person an unbelievable 1-in-37 chance of becoming an instant millionaire with one swipe of the virtual roulette wheel. To take part head over to the Facebook page and try and find hidden objects featured in the Rollerville image. There are 40 cultural symbols that will be accompanied with daily cryptic clues. To find out more visit. www.rollercasino.com
Winter Wonderland at hyde Park It’s easy to see why Winter Wonderland is one of London’s most popular festive attractions. Taking over a sizeable chunk of Hyde Park, the event features the UK’s largest ice rink, a tempting Christmas market, the giant observation wheel, family favourite Zippos Circus and the Bavarian Village, where you can always find a sizzling sausage and a warming cup of mulled wine. New for 2012 is the Magical Ice Kingdom, which has been sculpted over four months from more than 200 tons of ice. Visitors will wander through the glittering pathways and come across a variety of crystal-like characters, animals and objects. Neither children nor adults will resist taking the slide in the ice castle or sitting in the unicorn-pulled ice carriage – but will they dare to approach the lair of the ice dragon? www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
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Scene In the Paralegal Craig on assault charge
A young paralegal with a leading Hertfordshire and Essex law firm has been on a charge, around a gruelling ten-kilometre assault course at an iconic London landmark. Craig Knightley, who works in the Family department at solicitors Attwaters Jameson Hill, signed up for Men’s Health magazine’s challenging ‘Survival of the Fittest’ event, which
took place at the defunct Battersea Power Station on 17 November. The 10k urban obstacle course left Craig and hundreds of other entrants feeling shattered. Located next to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, Isabel Hospice provides in-patient and day-care services across eastern Hertfordshire for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Headlines from this month’s Essex news THE WOODFORD SINGERS BRING THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS TO HIGH BEACH
All ladies’ choir, the Woodford Singers, will be bringing the sound of Christmas to High Beach this December with a concert at 2pm on Sunday 16th December at Holy Innocents Church in High Beach.
An Urban Christmas
Tea and scones helped raise £700 for St Clare Hospice with tea served in vintage china cups and saucers. It is expected that the tea party will now become an annual event. Along with the raffle, which was organised by Harlow Friends member Ellen Long The so-called ‘posh tea and raised about £130, the party’ was held by the tea party raised over £700. Harlow Friends of St Clare Audrey Marlow, a member Hospice on Sunday, 28th of the Harlow Friends October. group, said: “It was a lovely Some 56 guests turned afternoon and we’ve had up in their finest clothes to some very good feedback. enjoy plenty of homemade Everyone enjoyed it and cakes and sandwiches loved the food.”
Along with pieces such as Deo Gracias, In Dulci Jubilo, O Holy Night and Star Carol, the concert will also include traditional and new arrangements of well loved carols, wassails and festive favourites for audience participation. Mince pies and warming refreshments will be provided by the Holy Innocents parish team following the concert. Tickets are not required in advance, but there will be a retiring collection.
Every weekend in December head down to the Exchange Ilford for Chistmas with a difference Join the Exchange Massive for “Urban Christmas” Its
Christmas but with a cool spin. This year join TV Presenter Paul Metcalfe (DJ Spinner) as he gives away £3000 of prizes on “Spin & Win”. Every time you spend £40 or more at the Exchange you can spin the decks to win an instant Prize. Also join MC Rudeboy The Red Nosed Reindeer as he mixes Christmas songs & your answer phone messages live also spend £10 or more you can join our rapping workshop to lavishly wrap your gifts for free. So join us for Christmas with the Exchange Massive and have a cool yule. www.exchangeilford.com
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A passion for dance Darcey Bussell was already famous but she has become a celebrity UK household name since taking her rightful place on the judging panel of BBC1’s prime-time Saturday night show Strictly Come Dancing
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he replaced Pop Star and former Strictly Champion Alesha Dixon in the autumn and brings a welcome relief of elegance and reserve to an otherwise all male panel made up of the iniquitous Craig Revel-Horwood, the over-excitable Bruno Tonioli and everybody’s Uncle Len Goodman. Darcey for the role of Strictly Judge is a no-brainer No-one could ever accuse the former Prima Ballerina of not knowing what she is talking about and already, she has earned herself an excellent reputation for remaining impartial and offering constructive criticism to the contestants – although she was barely able to contain her excitement recently, when feeding back to Olympic medal-winning gymnast Louis Smith on his Tango: “Oh my God, I wasn’t expecting that. I can see you’re using muscles you haven’t used before...That hip action! I can see you’re going to go far in this show!” Born Darcey Andrea Crittle in London on 27 April 1969, Darcey’s parents divorced when she was just three. Her mother remarried an Australian and they spent some time in Australia before moving back to the UK so that Darcey could attend school in London. “Dancing and Ballet have always been my passion”, says Darcey - whose mother also trained with the Royal Ballet
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School and went on to become a model, actress and owner of a fashion store. At school Darcey was keen on sports – excelling in gymnastics and swimming. She also enjoyed playing football with the boys. She attended the Arts Educational School at The Barbican, demonstrated a flair for dance and so auditioned for the Royal Ballet School age 13 – relatively late for a dancer. She won one of eight places that year. However, most of Darcey’s peers had been at the school since they were eleven and Darcey was very aware that she had some catching up to do. She trained hard to improve her technique in her free time after class and signed up for lessons with the renowned Svetlana Berisova during her summer holidays. In 1985, age 16, her dedication paid off when she was accepted into the Royal Ballet School’s Upper School. She was spotted whilst still at school by the late Kenneth MacMillan and in 1988 he gave her the leading role of Princess Rose in his ballet The Prince of The Pagodas – Darcey’s ticket to the Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet. A year later in December 1989, on the opening night of the show, she was promoted to Principal - at the time, the youngest ballerina to be given this honour. Her many roles include Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, the Sugar Plum
Fairy in The Nutcracker and Giselle in Giselle. She made several guest appearances with the New York City Ballet starting in June 1993 with a performance of the pas de deux from Agon and she danced the première of Sylvia by Léo Delibes choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in November 2004. Broadcast television performances include Carmen and the full-length ballet of Sylvia broadcast Christmas Day 2005. Darcey also starred in The Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday Tribute and has been the subject of a South Bank Show documentary (1992), a BBC Omnibus (1998) and a Documentary called ‘Britain’s Ballerina’ (2005). She announced her retirement as a Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet in 2006, staying with the company as ‘guest principal artist’ through to 8 June 2007, when she officially retired from ballet with a final performance of MacMillan’s Song of the Earth at the Royal Opera House, broadcast on BBC 2. Darcey’s final performance was met with a standing ovation and rumour has it there wasn’t a dry eye in the house and never have so many flowers been thrown on stage. She reportedly suffered from depression following her retirement; the sudden break from the relentless pressure of performing left her feeling down. She
moved to Sydney with her husband Angus Forbes and daughters Phoebe, 11, and eight-year-old Zoe. She claims dance eventually lifted her out of her depression - she presented a programme on an Australian arts TV channel and embraced dance classes again. She was quoted as saying: “As soon as I was moving again, I was happy”. Despite retiring from the professional stage, Darcey remains greatly involved in the dance world. She is the President of the Royal Academy of Dance, Patron of Sydney Dance Company and the International Dance Teachers Association and a recipient of the Carl Alan Award for contributions to dance. In December 2007 she teamed up with Welsh Opera star Katherine Jenkins to stage a song and dance musical called Viva La Diva, paying tribute to the stars that inspired them, including Madonna and Judy Garland. They toured the country, sold over £2m of tickets and subsequently sold out 10 further UK Arenas including two shows at London’s O2 Arena in May 2008. A ballerina’s career is famously short-lived but Darcey has been clever enough to spread her (Odette/ Odile) wings far and wide, raising her profile among a much wider audience than ballet alone attracts. She SCENE 21
has modelled for Marks and Spencer, Boodle and Dunthorne, Dunhill’s Watches, Mulberry, The World Gold Council, De Beers Diamonds for Tatler, Harvy Nicols, Simpsons and Audi and appeared in television commercials for American Express and Lloyds TSB. She has been photographed by Mario Testino, Lord Lichfield, Lord Snowdon, Patrick de Matineau and John Swanell among others and appeared as Covergirl for GQ, Tatler and Harpers and Queen. A full-length portrait of her by the artist Allen Jones RA, commissioned by The National Portrait Gallery was unveiled on 23 May 1994 - It first hung proudly in 10 Downing Street and is now displayed in the National Portrait Gallery for all to see. Darcey was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1995 New Year Honours List and subsequently a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2006 Birthday Honours list. In 2008 she created Magic Ballerina books: a collectable series for girls age 5-8 featuring a little girl called Delphie who joins a ballet school and discovers her shoes are magical. She also co-wrote The Young Ballerina with the Royal Ballet School and an introduction to the book The Illustrated Book of Ballet by Barbara Newman, which showcases five of the ballets in which she starred. What’s more, she 22 SCENE
has featured on Desert Island Discs, was a guest on Concorde’s final flight, voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine in 1994, made it into Hello’s top ten of Britain’s Most Elegant Women in 2002 and her life-size waxwork double is displayed in the celebrity hall of fame that is Madame Tussauds. Darcey’s most recent performance was on 12 August at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics with a troupe of 200 ballerinas. Fingers crossed she will take to the Strictly stage to bewitch us again some point this season but meanwhile, all eyes – including hers - are on the contestants. Original Essex-girl Denise Van Outen, most famous for co-presenting Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast in the 1990s, is currently tipped as the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 front runner however Darcey refuses to comment on the subject of who she thinks will win or who her favourite dancer is - although she did describe Louis Smith as “very talented”!
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The Inca Trail
Climbing to Machu Picchu STANDING together, hand in hand, 20 people who have just one thing in common are spellbound, watching the sun rise over the sacred town of Machu Picchu. Words by Leanne Ehren
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ears silently running down many cheeks, I find it hard to stifle my sobs as the ashes of a lady I know nothing about are scattered on the worn surface of the Sungate as the beams of golden light shine down on us all.
which raises money for breast cancer clinical trials at St Margaret’s Hospital and is what we have all helped raise £30,000 for. And after seeing the beauty that lay before us all, I could understand why she chose this place to be laid to rest.
It suddenly brings home what we are all doing; why handfuls of people who never knew each other one week ago have just spent the last four days hiking through the Andes along the Peruvian Inca Trail and shared a memory to last a lifetime.
It has not been an easy feat by any means to get here – we smell, we are tired and have not showered in days, but as I look around every single person is at peace in this spiritual land.
It has been in the name of breast cancer. The killer disease that claims so many lives and thousands of people. The woman whose ashes our group leader Ashraf just scattered, lost her battle with breast cancer. She went to Peru on a similar trip one year ago with supporters of The Epping Breast Unit Charitable Fund, 24 SCENE
As a group of 16 fundraisers for the charity, joined by a doctor, trek leader and three Peruvian tour guides, our journey started back in Cusco when our tiny aeroplane landed – and I couldn’t breathe! I had spent three months training hard with Dry Drayton’s Full Circle Fitness guru Simon Goswell
getting myself in tip top condition for this mammoth trek, but nothing could prepare me for the effects of altitude. I know I was opening and closing my mouth but it just felt like the air was not getting in. Then came the “drunken feeling” and as I explored the local markets in Cusco - packed with Alpaca garments and locally crafted tapestries – I felt myself dizzying, becoming short of breath every two steps. How was I going to cope when we started trekking? On our acclimatisation hike our mixed group bonded and we started to learn about one other. Some people were here for specific reasons like Gary Ayliffe who lost both his mum and best friend to breast cancer, and I felt honoured to walk alongside breast cancer survivor Amanda Barr, who was diagnosed with the disease aged just 39. Everyone was different in their own way; there was an optician, shopkeeper, teacher and accountant, from different places and of very different walking abilities. But that is one of the things that made the trek enjoyable – getting to know this mixed bag of people and learning about their lives. The acclimatisation trek helped me get used to the altitude and gave me a taste of the Andean mountains and most importantly, the spectacular views I would be seeing for the next four days.
Throughout the hours of hiking, our guide Fred delved into telling us about the history of the Inca’s. Instantly I understood their connection to nature and Mother Earth. It is a culture that although conquered by Catholicism is still extremely spiritual, believes in the after life, and most importantly, puts the natural Earth above everything else. When walking along the Inca Trail itself, which for our route was a little over 26 miles, you feel embedded within nature. It feels like everything around you is breathing, from the rocks to the trees. It’s as though the mountains are alive and you feel energy from them. The first day of our trek was relatively straightforward and easy, covering about 12km over six or so hours, still passing by the houses of a few locals who live along the trail and seeing other groups. The route is visa-controlled and restricted to 500 people each day, which meant that although we saw other groups it was by no means crowded. One of the most amazing things about this trip were the chaskis – our local Peruvian porters. Not only did they carry out sleeping equipment, but also everything needed to set up our camp and cook us some of the most amazing food. To arrive and find a pitched dining tent half way up a mountain – complete with tables and chairs – is one thing, but to then eat some of the most amazingly tasty and freshly cooked food prepared with nothing other than what they can carry on their backs, is just incredible. SCENE 25
Knowing what was waiting for you at meal times just made those tough parts of the trek a little easier. Every night was cold and morning was an early start but with the chaskis waiting outside your tent with coca leaf tea and pancakes in the mess tent, even if it was 5am, we were off to a wonderful start. Day two was by far the longest and hardest day when, although we set off early, we climbed more than 1,000m in four hours to our highest point of Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200m. Each walker went at their own pace with nearly two hours difference between the first and last person arriving at the peak. I was somewhere in the middle and spent a lot of time by myself counting steps to keep focussed. When I hit about 4,000m the altitude really hit me – “why is the sky pink?” is all I kept asking myself. But I just stopped, drank lots of water and took it slow. And I made it, to the sound of a rapturous applause from those who had already reached the summit. And boy was the view worth it. You could see snow-capped mountains for miles around although it started to get pretty chilly, you felt so close to the sun and clouds. Walking down was taxing on the brain, carefully stepping, one foot in front of the other. It was so easy to just topple and slip – but when the steep mountain is below you, it’s worth keeping a firm grip on those walking poles. 26 SCENE
And the third day was again a tough downhill day with what felt like hours of continuous downhill slogging – I almost welcomed with open arms any uphill piece of land I came across, just to give my knees and ankles a rest. The beautiful Machu Picchu Canyon finished off our third day as we arrived at the last campsite which was more crowded than the others as dozens of groups crammed in to be at the front of the line for when the gates opened to path the following day. Getting up at 3.30am on day four was a struggle. Queuing under the starry sky in the pitch black with our headtorches on, waiting for the gatekeepers to let us walk along our final path was a slightly torturous, yet somehow magical experience. But when we were let through, boy did we walk fast. We were racing against the sunrise solidly for nearly two hours to reach the sungate and finally watch the rays shine down upon Machu Picchu. It was worth it. Walking through the rainforest, in the cloud, in the harsh heat in the middle of the day, starting in the dark – and almost finishing at sunset one day. Every footstep, every tear, every drop of sweat was worth it because this trip had been truly, and utterly, amazing.
Forest School
Recorded breaking to raise over £4,000
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n Tuesday 13th November 2012, members of the Guinness World Record breaking team formally handed a cheque for the amount of £4,317.03 to Mike Jackson, founder of the Essex Disabled Sports Foundation. This amount was raised by a brave team of pupils, parents, staff and legendary paralympian Noel Thatcher, when they made history by running the furthest distance ever on a single treadmill in 24 hours. The Forest Twelve smashed the previous record, which was held by a team in Germany, by an impressive 14.9km, having collectively run a total of 437.7km in 24 hours in July this year.
surrounding disabled children. The other half goes to the Forest School Olympic Scholarship pot - a fund to sponsor a child living in one of the five Olympic boroughs through their time at Forest School. The world record attempt represented a culmination of Forest School’s extensive Olympic Legacy work. School staff, pupils and parents have involved themselves in a number of initiatives over recent years to ensure that Forest School and the local community are left with a lasting Olympic legacy. Over £17,000 has been raised for charitable purposes by Forest pupils, staff and parents. On receiving the cheque, founder of the Essex Disabled Sports Foundation, Mike Jackson: “It is a true privilege to be part of this school. We really appreciate the School’s efforts, and I am so pleased that we are able to share this occasion with the children here today”. For further information on Forest School, including news on our work in the local community, and the Forest School Olympic Scholarship, visit www.forest.org.uk
Watched by a packed audience of 300 Pre-Prep and Prep School children, Mike Jackson collected the cheque from members of the world record breaking team, including Noel Thatcher. Mr Jackson came wearing his 2012 London Games torchbearers’ uniform and even brought his replica torch with him, so children in the Prep School could hold it. Mr Jackson spoke of his pride at being chosen as one of only 8000 torchbearers and congratulated the team on their monumental efforts in July. Half the £8,500 raised from the world record attempt will go to The Essex Disabled Sports Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising money for the purchase of sporting equipment and other sporting opportunities for disabled children. From raising funds for coaching, to adventure holidays, the charity works tirelessly to improve the awareness of issues
For further information on the Essex Disabled Sports Foundation, visit www.presidentssportingclub.co.uk
Forest School, London, E17 3PY 020 8520 1744 Info@forest.org.uk www.forest.org.uk
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R.G.B wins the ERT Industry Award for the 3rd Year running
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ulti Award winning company RGB has won the prestigious ERT Industry Award for Consumer Electronics Showroom Of The Year 2012/2013. The award will proudly sit with the two previous ERT awards amongst several others. The ERT Awards are widely regarding in the electrical industry as the must have award to win.
The national awards ceremony took place on Monday 22nd October 2012 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, central London. It was co-hosted hosted by ERT’s editor Sean Hannam and managing director Andrew Davies. Hundreds of entries had been received, with retailers from right across the country. It was revealed that RGB had won “Best Consumer Electronics Showroom Of The Year”, directors Jason & Dennis Digwa stepped up on stage to receive the award. Also in attendance was Bryan Lovewell, CEO of RETRA and Stuart Cook, CEO of CIH Group.
The RGB showroom sets the benchmark for electrical retailing. With 10,000sqft, showcasing all large screen TV’s from all the leading brands RGB really are the “Big Screen Specialists”
RGB now also offers 0% finance on selected products. They also stock all home appliances, from washing machines, fridge freezers to ovens, cookers and with their new price promise, why shop anywhere else?
“To win the ERT award last year was an amazing achievement, however to win for the third year running is a true landmark” said Dennis Digwa. The ERT awards are based upon all aspects of electrical retailing. These include store displays, quality of staff and customer service. Mystery shoppers are also sent into store to independently check standards. “I would like to dedicate this award to all our staff and our customers for their continued support over the last 21 years.” Said Jason Digwa RGB Electrical Superstore, 543-549 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1TZ 020 8924 7744 RGB HiFi & Video, 121 Roding Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3BS 020 8508 339 www.rgbdirect.co.uk SCENE 29
“Having a beautiful smile gives you confidence, and this is reason enough to visit Dr”
Ask... Dr Jas
Have you any worries with your teeth or questions about non surgical solutions? Well Dr Jas is here to help with all your problems, all you need to do is ask! I hate my teeth, I don’t smile. I need something quick done as it really affects my confidence at work!! What can you do? There are different options available. The quickest and most popular are Porcelain Veneers. They can transform your smile in as little as a few weeks with no discomfort. They look very natural and people that have them done say their friends say that they look amazing!! Indeed we get so many recommendations from people that are so happy with their treatments!! This is a simple and effective way to give you a fantastic smile, worthy of any celebrity. Indeed they will change your life. Dr Jas has carried out thousands of cosmetic procedures. Come and visit Perfect Smile Spa for a free consultation.
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porcelain veneers or cosmetic bonding we can close gaps and reshape teeth and gums to give a perfect smile! This could be done in just one to three visits. If you are happy with your teeth shape you could opt for an invisible brace to close the gaps. You will feel so much more confident after the treatment; nearly everyone we treat at Perfect Smile Spa wish they had come to us years ago!! I have been too many dentists and they say they cannot help me achieve a smile I would like without have jaw surgery and fixed braces for years?? Can you help me Dr Jas? As the before and after pictures show we transformed this young man’s smile to something he thought would NEVER be possible. With Dr Jas’ years of experience in Cosmetic dentistry there is no smile we cannot transform!! Indeed many dentists refer to Dr Jas for complex dental treatments.
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I have large gaps between my teeth and I have never liked their shape. I do not smile and I am very self conscious! There are two ways to get your teeth into better shape and so give you more confidence in your day to day life. One way is to have porcelain veneers or cosmetic bonding or you could have braces. With
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In this case we placed invisible braces for a short period followed by our special cosmetic veneers. I am sure you will all agree that they do not even resemble the original smile? Want to know how Dr Jas can help you? Visit our website www.perfectsmilespa.co.uk or call us for a FREE CONSULTATION!
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Would you like a “perfect smile”? Thank you for your wonderful treatment and my now perfect looking teeth. I’m one of many that are petrified of the dentist so it took me at least 6 months to pluck up the courage to come for a consultation. My old dentist told me my teeth were beyond repair which is not want you want to hear when your 28 years old. So this was a big step for me. Every appointment with you guys was never a chore and I actually enjoyed every visit, never have I said that about a dentist before. I would 100% recommend your services to anyone who will listen as not only have you restored my broken and quite frankly horrific teeth but you have also restored my confidence, especially at a time when self esteem was already pretty low. The treatment to my teeth looked like they have always belonged to me and so natural too. When I tell people what work I had done they actually don’t believe me, that’s how good they look. So thank you all again for my new smile, my new found confidence and making me feel pretty again. Your wonderful support and the treatment I received was fantastic. - Lucy Powell
‘Thank you for my perfect smile’
Call now on 01708 442114 for a FREE CONSuLTATION with no obligation at all. 132a High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4UH 01708 442114 www.perfectsmilespa.co.uk www.askdrjas.com facebook.com/perfectsmilespa.community
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Winter Fashion
Statement Winter Knits If there’s one thing you buy this season, make it a cool statement knit. Nothing screams Winter better than cosy knitwear, so give your wardrobe a deserved new season update with our pick of the coolest knitwear on the market.
Military Trenchcoat Knit Dress A belted knee length knitted dress with drape front frill and epaulette and rib detail at shoulder with Karen Millen metal rivets. The epaulette detailing and belted waistline bring an on-trend military infused update to this daytime dress. The masculine military details are offset by the feminine draped frill front. From Karen Millen, £125.00
Cream Aztec Stripe Cardigan Chunky cardigans are essential and this cosy number is right on trend! With black and orange aztec print stripes, this will slot into any girl’s wardrobe to keep you stylish as the temperatures plummet. From River Island, £45.00
Fur Trim Belted Coatigan This soft, longline belted coatigan with luxurious faux fur collar exudes vintage glamour. With pockets and tie belt, it is a fabulous winter layering piece that will see you through colder days in stand-out style. From Phase Eight, £99.00
Scandi Knits Cropped Jumper French Connection lambswool knit cropped jumper is a cool way to update your new season wardrobe. Pair with a slinky jersey maxi dress and heels for a modern approach to grunge. Scandi Knits Cropped Jumper has a ribbed crew neck, long sleeves and thick rib trim at hem. From French Connection, £77.00
Wraparound Knitted Cardigan From Zara, £35.99
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Ring the changes this Christmas!
Why not experience our exotic Indian Cuisine? An evening adventure of curry in a family atmosphere. Theydon Bois Balti House.
• All tastes catered for • Free car park • Heated outside smoking area
What more could you want?
See you this Christmas! Tel: 01992 813 850/01992 814 104 Theydon Bois Balti House, Station Approach, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7EU • www.theydonboisbalti.co.uk
Opening hours 5.30 pm–11.30 pm everyday including Bank Holidays
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Winter Accessories SCENE Picks Wrap up warm and stay stylish with this season’s hottest scarves and winter accessories! From slogan styles to pretty patterns to classic designs there’s a style for everyone!
Knitted Scarf From Zara, £19.99
Oatmeal Faux Fur Collar Cape From Next, £24
Swirly Cable Hat And Scarf Set From Next, £18.00
Twisted Cable Knit Snood From Karen Millen, £50.00
Black Shaggy Earmuffs From River Island, £13.00
Chunky Knit Snood From Phase Eight, £30.00
Black Peplum Waist Belt From River Island, £20.00
Mysterious Moon Clasp Belt From French Connection, £55.00
Cooper Lurex Mittens From French Connection, £25.00
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Spoil yourself ... with beauty just around the corner T: 020 8530 0555 www.ginibhogal.com
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Winter Fashion Bag It Up
From statement clutches to shoulder bag stunners, there’s something to suit everyone’s style this season. Give your accessories collection a boost by shopping our pick of the best new season bags for Winter.
Pimlico Boxie Bag From Accessorize, £50
Morro Cotton Holdall Cotton-blend woven holdall is a new-season work-wear essential. Carry this spacious style paired with a trench coat and boots for a classically chic look.Morro Cotton Holdall has two handles to hold, zip fastening across top, multiple interior pockets, luggage tag feature and faux-leather trim throughout. From French Connection, £95.00
Leopard Bag Add a distinctive, contemporary touch to your everyday look with this elegant leopard print handbag. Striking leopard print pony-skin contrasts sleek black and tan leather. For extra organisation there a two slot pockets and a back wall zippered pocket, making this bag not just stylish but functional as well. From Phase Eight, £96.00
Bow Trim Bag From Next, £24
Pimlico Boxie Bag From Accessorize, £50
Limited Edition Studded Bow Bag Limited edition texture studded leather bowler with front pocket Karen Millen branded closure. Go for metallics with a hard edge and opt for our studded bowler. It adds toughness to any outfit. From Karen Millen, £295.00
Miso Satchel Bag Mock croc is a top trend this season so make sure you stock up on your wild accessories with this Miso satchel bag. Pair with plum coloured knitwear and skinny jeans for contrasting textures that are right on trend. From Republic, £30.00
Trapezoid Citybag From Zara, £89.99 SCENE 37
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Men’s Fashion Back In Black
This winter it’s all about the dark colours. Stay on top of the trend with our selection of stylish black clothes and accessories for your wardrobe.
Misfits Nylon Messenger From French Connection, £75
Fabric Polka Polo Shirt If you are searching for a new polo shirt for your smart casual clothing collection, take a look at this striking tee from the guys at Fabric. This spotted dark blue polo shirt is a quirky twist on a classic men’s garment and the polka dots make this guys’ top a real winner. From Republic, £22.00
Dexter Chunky Cotton Cardigan French Connection cotton knitted cardigan will be perfect for a long day out. With a thick knit and hood, warm up your style by pairing it with dark wash denim. Dexter Chunky Cotton Cardigan has a ribbed knit hood and top, long sleeves. From French Connection, £165
Super Black Suit From Hugo Boss £529.00 GUNMETAL TONE CHUNKY WATCH For a timeless and sophisticated finishing touch, this gunmetal tone chunky watch should be your accessory of choice! With contrast black face edging and hands, it’s right on trend. From River Island, £28.00
Ted Baker Provo Carbon Fibre Cufflinks Cool and contemporary, the colouring of Ted Baker’s Provo cufflinks makes them perfect for a black-tie occasion. Crafted with a large woven carbon-fibre detail with Ted Baker engraving. From John Lewis, £35
LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS From Zara, £69.99 SCENE 39
The song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is a little dated and we couldn’t see anyone really wanting Four calling birds or any partridges in pear trees for that matter in the 21st Century. It got us thinking as to how the modern day version of the song would go. here’s our luxury twist to this Christmas classic…
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Christmas On the First day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Jeeves Bowler Hat Light £155.00 Orange Tree,123 High Street, Wanstead, London, E11 2RL 0208 530 4621
On the Third day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Sundari Nighttime Nourishing Oil £115 Beauty...just around the corner, Cuckfield House, 1 - 3 Wellington Road, London, E11 2AN 020 8530 0555
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On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Steiff Sooty Bear Limited Edition £160 Rabbit & Stars, 162 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BD 020 8504 7200
On the Fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Royal Swarovski Box Selfridges Food Hall, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
On the Fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... EB-50 headphones by Musical Fidelity Audio Venue 27 Bond Street Ealing London W5 5AS
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Bentley Continental from £133,200 Essex Bentley, Auto Way, Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9HA 01206 848500
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Loubies Lips & Lashes By Marty Thornton www.martythorntonart.com
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
9kg Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine £595 RGB Electrical Superstore, 543-549 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1TZ 020 8924 7744 www.rgbdirect.co.uk
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... A Clive Christian Living Room Clive Christian, 131 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4RZ 01277 223 016
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
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Ooolong Gift Vouchers 07951 101 049 info@loveoolongtime.com www.loveoolongtime.com
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Roberts MP43 DAB/CD/iPod Docking Station £234.99 Broadway Music and Vision, 31 The Broadway, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0HQ 0208 504 7500 www.broadwaymandv.co.uk
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Mesh ToyWatch Assorted colours RRP £140-£150 Emson Haig, 305/307 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1AH 020 8418 9222
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Stunning two bedroom duplex penthouse apartment boasting an impressive sprial staircase, an open plan living accommodation, under floor heated amtico floors and large lounge with views across the parkland. Master suite boasts a dressing room and en suite. Interior designed throughout benefiting a lift to two underground parking spaces. An amazing apartment, everything a lifestyle in Repton Park should be.
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Hunt Property Services Ltd - The Agent in Repton Park has a wide portfolio of luxury homes for sale or rent on Chigwell’s premier development. And as someone who has been a resident owner here for the past 10 years, Hayley Hunt offers a unique insight into what prospective home owners are looking for, whether a house or apartment, in this exclusive gated community. Selling, buying or renting, don’t make a move without consulting Hunt Property Services first. Available for consultation and viewings seven days a week. £1,950
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Immaculate luxury first floor apartment set within the exclusive gated development of Eton Heights with underground parking, concierge, private gym and pool. Boasting two double bedrooms and is offered chain free.
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We all know Father Christmas rides a sleigh to get around the world whilst delivering his presents to all the good boys and girls. Well, this year we figured that dasher, dancer, prancer, Rudolf and the other reindeer must be getting close to retirement. So we spoke to our friends in the automotive industry to see what we could do to help Father Christmas get around once his reindeer have retired. Turnover to see Santa’s rides... SCENE  45
Santa’s Rides
After much debate in the office about which car Santa drives on his day off (boxing Day), We spoke to our friends in the motor industry to see if any of them had a client by the name of Mr. Claus... Unfortunately none of them did, but that did not stop them from coming up with their own designs for Santa if he ever did stop by for a new ride.
Jaguar Our first festive treat is this Jaguar sledge, an intriguing look at a Big Cat on its way to the next chimney top. Jaguar’s version of Santa’s sleigh reveals a push-me-pull-you, very modern take on what a Jag could be. For a company beset on changing its image, it’s an intriguing look at how radical new forms can transform opinions of what a Jaguar stands for.
Vauxhall Here’s the Vauxhall take on the design project we’ve set them this Christmas: to design a Vauxhall-branded Santa’s sleigh. The boffins at Vauxhall/ Opel design HQ have come up with this – a development of the latest GM Europe with hints of new Astra here and Ampera plug-in hybrid there.
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Aston Martin A team of creatives at Aston Martin Design sketched out this new image, and it’s plain to see some of the Aston design cues transferring over to this snowmobile: note the Vantage-effect rear end and they’ve rummaged around in the world’s most expensive parts bin to recycle the gorgeous One-77 rear light clusters.
Bentley We reckon Father Christmas is probably a bit of a Bentley guy: he has a large number of miles to cover in speed and in great comfort – and he needs something big and plush to look after all those presents. What better solution than something mixing the design class of a Bentley with the snow-covering ability of a downhill toboggan?
Land rover Land Rover has plumped for a two-seater layout, with space for a reindeer in front of Santa. Santa Claus is clearly at home in his Land Rover sledge; he’s puffing on a generously sized cigar while he views his pop-up holographic globe sat-nav.
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The All New range rover
Land Rover has revealed the all-new Range Rover, the world’s most refined and capable SUV. The fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover made its global public debut at the Paris International Motor Show.
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he world’s first SUV with a lightweight allaluminium body, the new Range Rover takes the capabilities of the marque’s flagship to a new level, with even greater luxury and refinement, enhanced performance and handling on all terrains, and significant advances in sustainability. Designed and engineered at Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the new Range Rover will be produced in a state-of-the-art new low-energy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. Over £370 million has been invested in the Solihull plant to create the world’s largest aluminium body shop. Presenting the new Range Rover, John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said: “This is a vehicle that
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will take us to the next level of success. Range Rover is our flagship and a true British success story, designed, engineered and built in Britain. Its distinctive design, breadth of capability and class-leading refinement and comfort have always made it unique. “When we asked our customers what they wanted us to change, they told us ‘don’t change it, just make it better’. We set out to create not just the world’s finest luxury SUV, but the world’s finest luxury vehicle.” The all-new Range Rover has a clean and elegant shape which is derived from a fresh new interpretation of Range Rover design cues. While instantly recognisable as a Range Rover, the new vehicle takes a significant step forward with a bold evolution of the model’s iconic design language.
The luxurious interior has a modern and pure character, incorporating distinctive Range Rover design cues, but with a fresh and very contemporary treatment. The cabin retains the characteristic strong, architectural forms, and these are emphasised by extremely clean and elegant surfaces which are flawlessly executed using the finest leathers and veneers. Speaking at the Land Rover press conference, Land Rover Design Director & Chief Creative Officer, Gerry McGovern said: “Our customers love Range Rover’s distinctive design, its practicality, its versatility and, of course its high levels of sophistication. So when we were developing the new Range Rover, we had a duty to protect that DNA, while at the same we needed to be bold in moving it forward for a new generation. “The reality is this vehicle has been transformed. It is all new, but it’s still unmistakeably a Range Rover, elegant and beautifully proportioned.” The all-new model has been engineered to meet the highest luxury car standards for refinement. The Land Rover stand provides a comprehensive overview of the new range, with a quartet of vehicles that represent each powertrain and equipment grade available, together with striking new exterior finishes and detailing. With its highly acclaimed line-up of torque-rich engines, the new Range Rover delivers swift and effortless performance. Customers have a choice of a petrol 510PS LR-V8 Supercharged and two diesel (3.0-litre 258PS TDV6 and 4.4-litre 339PS SDV8) engines, all of which are now paired with a smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. True to the Range Rover DNA, the new model features the unique Command Driving Position, placing the driver in an elevated, upright seating position - typically over 90mm higher than other premium SUVs - to provide a supreme sense of confidence and control. SCENE 49
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Sagittarius
Gemini
22 Nov-21 Dec The new opening that has eluded you for some time is about to come into your life with a splash. All that you thought was lost is not and the new found situation will just get better and better as you and others attached to you will confirm. The opportunity will have life changing repercussions and will affect all those who are with you, a family affair.
21 May-20 Jun The most important decision of your life will be asked of you. There is no time to hesitate, as it will cost you dearly. The present given to you comes with love and well-meaning and your response should equal its worth in your eyes. Nobody will be as happy as you will be and the importance of this gift will have lasting benefits throughout your life.
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Cancer
22 Dec-19 Jan Take the bull by the horns and run with it. This is no time to feel inadequate or fragile, but to remain bold and robust to meet situations head on and know that you are right, but will come out a more confident person. Life changing opportunities are there for your benefit to increase you skills and to launch you to a life you deserve.
21 Jun-22 Jul Start to believe in your worth and set time aside for what you hold most dear to you. You are going through a phase of professional upheaval and all appears worthless in your eyes. This is not so, as there will be another opportunity which will come out of the blue and set you on the right course again. Your experience will count for a lot.
Aquarius
Leo
20 Jan-18 Feb Everything that appears difficult and unsolvable is now coming to the fore and a better immediate lifeline is now there. The impossible now becomes possible, a new way of acting and living is opening up for you, which was not achievable before. All that you hold most dear is still there intact and the rest will fade away into oblivion, which was no longer important.
23 Jul-22 Aug To be the best, one has to act as if you are and to believe wholeheartedly in your abilities and talents. They have never left you and although you didn’t quite make the grade before, do not think you were overlooked or undervalued in any way. There are still many opportunities out there, which will enable you to make your mark and for others to notice.
Pisces
Virgo
19 Feb-20 Mar Be kind to yourself, as all that you hold most dear is on offer to you with knobs on. Your salvation is already assured. You need to come to terms with it and know that all that has been promised is there for the taking and more besides. Lift-off has already begun. You are in the super league of this industry and must act accordingly.
23 Aug-22 Sep Being of sound, strong mind is what is needed to bring about a good satisfactory result. Don’t deny your own ability to change what was not absolutely right for you and to bring about a new way of working and living is what this is all about. You have to venture into a world unknown and accept what was always promised to you a long time ago.
Aries
Libra
21 Mar-19 Apr Vast amounts of wealth are being offered to you. If you don’t meet it halfway you could lose what was ultimately yours for all time. Important issues need to be ironed out. There cannot be any delay as there will have dire consequences for you and others. Don’t play high and mighty. See what needs to be done and act accordingly to come out on top.
23 Sep-22 Oct Take this opportunity for personal expansion and to see life in a clearer more concise way. You have been clogged up with so many missed opportunities that your head is spinning with nowhere to go. Be happy that the Universal energy brakes have been put on to allow you to change course for the better, where you can now benefit in so many ways.
Scorpio Taurus 20 Apr-20 May An expensive time ahead will see you all of a tizz. It has to in order for you to take the next vital step. All is going to plan even though you are resisting the challenges. Begin to see the wisdom behind what is now happening to you. You are bang on course. The surprise end will see you happier than you have been for a long time. 50 SCENE
23 Oct-21 Nov The time is not for thinking or for deliberating, but purely to act and to remain positive in all things. The Mountain will come to Mohammed and this will be your Universal platform to expand your companies in mega ways that even you could not have believed possible some months ago. Universal planetary aspects hold you in your performance, as all is high octane lift off now.
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