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he summer seems to just be flying by, as it always does. With July already upon us it’s time to get your swimwear on, hit the beach and delve into this month’s copy of SCENE…
This month we attend some of Kent’s most exclusive social functions, including The Bickley’s charity golf tournament and the launch of Petts Wood’s latest new store opening ‘Petts Wood Toys’. See if you were spotted in our social pages. We catch up and profile the nation’s most loved television chef, Jamie Oliver, who has just returned back to the UK following the filming of his Emmy award winning US show, Food Revolution. Managing Director and head chef, Joanna Walton, of The Yummy Cake Company reveals all as she shares an incredibly busy ‘week in the life of ‘with us. Meanwhile there’s no chance of you missing a trick or a trend as our resident fashionista is back to scour Kent’s best boutiques, salons and interiors stores to bring you this month’s must buys in As Seen in SCENE. Check out this season’s latest swim wear in our Life’s a Beach feature or alternatively go cruising with us as we test drive the amazing Jaguar XKR-s… Plus all your usual favourites including: Interiors, Fashion, Health & Beauty, SCENE in Kent and My SCENE
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SCENE In Kent The July update from local businesses, news, what’s going on and gossip across the Kent county this month. Film Coolio Glamorous guests braved the cold weather in leafy Chislehurst to join Film Coolio at the Bickley. Charlton Upbeats Last month The Bickley hosted a charity golf day in aid of the upbeats and helped to raise thousands for the cause. The Toys Are Back In Town Last month, Petts Wood residents welcomed the opening of the new toy shop, Petts Wood Toys. The Naked Chef Rapidly becoming a National Treasure, we find out more about Jamie Oliver and what really makes him tick.
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SCENE’s a Week in the life of... We spend time with Joanna Walton from The Yummy Cake Company for a week in her life. As Seen In SCENE When it comes to fashion, Kent has it all! So we sent our fashionista out on to the High Street in search of new trends Retro Fashion Fabulously styled retro fashion! Timeless classics with a modern twist never looked so on trend. Life’s A Beach This summer it is all about the retro chic bikinis and we are loving it, this stylish look will have you turning heads on the beach. Women’s Style Handbags & gladrags, Headphones and perfumes all feature in the Women’s Style section this month.
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Garden Wonders Whilst the sunshine is out, it is time to give the garden a little TLC. Here are a few ideas to help get the gardening back on track.
Summertime flowers The warm summer weather sprouts a host of social events that require creative dressing, Judith Richards tells us more. Pop Art We love pop art and in particular Andy Warhol, these are some of the pieces we have hanging up around the office. Mediterranean Dining Join our resident food critic who visits Plaza based in Locksbottom, for some authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Motors Jaguar’s racing heart is certainly beating as we investigate their flagship sports car, the Jaguar XKR-S. My SCENE This month we catch up with Extreme Makeover Cosmetic dentist and founder of Smile Design by Ash, Ash Parmar. SCENE 11
BeSCENE... Bromley businesses and Twitter fanatics joined The Bickley in Chislehurst and SCENE Magazine for Bromley’s first ever twitter networking event. With live magic performed by international magician, Steve Dela, and the Pimms flowing on the Bickley’s terrace, the event proved a fantastic opportunity for Tweeters to meet up. Also in attendance was The Mayor of Bromley who we convinced to sign up to Twitter immediately! He can be followed now @MayorofBromley For information on other Twitter Meets follow@thebickley / @ scenemagazines #bescene
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When it comes to providing the ultimate 3D viewing experience, the new BeoVision 4-85 really does dwarf the competition! BeoVision 4-85 is the Danish manufacturer’s first television to include 3D technology using active shutter glasses and it makes a big impression in every sense, its 85” plasma screen also qualifying as ‘Full HD’ and the set having an integrated BeoLab 10 loudspeaker that delivers a mighty sound. What’s more, with the screen displaying razor sharp details and elevating to the optimal viewing position at the touch of a button. Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, 155 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EZ 0208 303 2760 bexleyheath@bang-olufsen.co.uk Bang & Olufsen of Bromley, 62 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1EG 0208 466 8080 bromley@bang-olufsen.co.uk Bang & Olufsen of Tunbridge Wells, 66 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RB 01892 527 525 tunbridgewells@bang-olufsen.co.uk
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Help... In aid of the Development of Pancreatic Cancer Research. Development of Pancreatic Cancer Research (DPCR) are holding a Tottenham Legends Charity Football Match and Family Fun Day on Sunday the 17th July 2011 at Ebbsfleet United Football Club, (just 5 minutes from Bluewater Shopping Centre). They are hoping to raise £20,000 to help buy Barts and The London John Vane Science Centre a much needed new machine to look at patients tests results which can have results within the hour. Gates open at 12 Noon and Kick off is at 2 pm so there will be plenty of time for fun and games before the Tottenham Legends Team take on the DPCR Team (Charity Team). Tickets are £5 per Adult including Programme, Kids aged 3 and over, £1, and Kids under 3 are FREE Book your tickets now call Debbie at DPCR on : 07795 373813 or email debbie@dpcr.org or Contact Ebbsfleet United on :01474 5533796
Watch... In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord’s three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again! Out now at Showcase cinema Bluewater.
Dine... Dizzy’s Diner in Beckenham renound in the area for it’s authentic American style dining experience has 3 big events coming up in July, 2nd July 2011 - Dizzy’s Family Festival, 4th July 2011 - American Independence Day, 15th July 2011 - Blues Brothers tribute night - £35 a head for a three course meal and unlimited wine. So head down for some great food and with £2.50 cocktails during happy hour you really can’t go wrong! Dizzy’s Diner SCENE 13
Style... Heralding local business last month was Becky McCallum of Boomac Interior Design. In a bid to harness local and creative talent under one roof, she hosted a very friendly and welcoming open day at her beautiful house in Chislehurst. The three floors of the Edwardian mega-house provided the perfect backdrop to display the sumptuous and covetable wares of the day ranging from artwork to earrings. Each room was dedicated to a theme with luxurious fabric offcuts in one dwelling and wallpapers from the likes of Sanderson and bespoke furniture from Louis Baron in another. The fashionable plethora of yumminess on offer came with individual flair and an affordable price tag to boot which pleased the punters somewhat. Dee, a local resident said: “ I’m in my element. I’ve just come from the gym...of course I should be elsewhere but I cant resist the nick nacks, I’m loving it! I’ve bought loads for a fraction of the price!”.
Shop... Musical Images have been at the forefront of the home entertainment industry for over 25 years. From humble beginnings the business has grown to become one of the best known hifi and home cinema specialists in the UK and have developed a reputation for excellent customer service. To celebrate 25 years in business Musical Images have recently redesigned their website to bring the full Musical Images shopping experience direct to your home. For further information visit www.musical-images.co.uk Or alternatively visit us direct at Musical Images, Beckenham 126 High Street, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1EB Tel: 020 866 33 777
Sleep... Established some 42 years ago, John Henman Beds are a family run business based in West Wickham, whose aim is to provide an excellent range of beds for the home where a keen price never compromises quality. With a fantastic level of customer service and experienced knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you through finding the prefect bed, visit them today at John Henman Beds 81 High Street West Wickham Kent BR4 0LS 020 8777 4853
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Film Coolio Words by Louise Prew
Glamorous guests braved the cold and stormy weather in leafy Chislehurst last month to settle down to a stylish three course meal provided by a team of service- savvy waiting staff at, The Bickley, Chislehurst. The Bickley played host to a black tie film and charity event, hosted by up and coming production company, Film Coolio, in aid of Nordoff Robbins, a life-changing charity which provides music and sensory therapy for individuals with rare genetic diseases and other disorders.
Paul Cahalane, the charismatic A & R Director and founder of Iconic Artist Management (I AM), the organisation behind Film Coolio (currently in production), took to the stage to introduce his team of talented actors and models including Shaun Foster Conley, of ITV’s Benidorm fame, and Daphne Sherman, 60’s scene-queen and the late Ben Sherman’s wife, who star in the film. Other thoroughbreds casted include esteemed world champion boxing promotor, Frank Maloney, and Trevor Clarke, who provide dark comedy and a touch of early Michael Caine to their roles. The event provided a platform for Paul to highlight all areas of his thriving and creative business from make-up artists and fashion designers to jewellery makers and aspiring actors and models. Interestingly everybody on board with I AM appears to be very supportive of one another, working closely together in every area of the business, sending out a very close-knit, family vibe. Even Paul’s dad, John, plays a role in the movie. As the cocktail hour hit, clothing and football shirts were auctioned off to raise serious wonga for the charity and bids were placed by budding actors in the audience wanting to play a lead character in the film, which so far has attracted of local businessmen and entrepreneurs and featured in the Daily Mail. Paul’s on-going aim is to generate interest and funding for the film and as the project gathers momentum with over 1000 hits per day on COOLIO’s facebook fan page, Film Coolio looks set to go from strength to strength. For further information, visit www.filmcoolio.com www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
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MONDAY 20TH JUNE MARKED THE FIRST EVER BICKLEY GOLF INVERTATIONAL WHERE BROMLEY LOCALS COMPETED IN A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITY CHARLTON UPBEATS. THE TOURNAMENT WAS FOLLOWED BY A 3-COURSE MEAL AT THE BICKLEY WITH PRIZES AND CELEBRITY GUESTS INCLUDING STRICTLY COME DANCING’S LEN GOODMAN IN ATTENDANCE, SUCCESSFULLY RAISING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS FOR CHARLTON UPBEATS.
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THE TOYS ARE BACK IN Words by Keziah Parkins
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The grand opening was buzzing with excited children and parents. There was face painting and balloons creating a playful atmosphere, and the enthusiastic and dedicated staff were on hand to help any customers who needed it. The Crawfords, who live local to Petts Wood felt that a bright and colourful toy shop was long overdue and on Saturday when over 100 people had turned up before midday, they were proved right. Petts Wood Toys in Queensway, where the store is located really does offer little that would not appeal to the younger generation. Both stores stock a variety of classic and modern toys for all ages. Of course
you can expect to see toys from all of the leading manufacturers, such as LEGO, Playmobil, Knex, Fisher Price and some of the more exclusive brands such as Melissa & Doug. Now that the new toy store is open, Petts Wood will be a really child friendly place to live and visit. Local residents were, happy to see a new family run business in the area. One local said; “It’s nice to have a proper shop in Petts Wood again.” We wish Emma and Gary Crawford the best of luck with their new business venture and hope that their shop brings fun and fortune to Petts Wood.
Petts Wood Toys 7 Chatsworth Parade Queens Way Orpington BR5 1DF Tel: 01689 827778 www.pettswoodtoys.co.uk
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LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM, THERE IS ONE THING THAT CAN’T BE DENIED ABOUT JAMIE OLIVER, HE IS A PIONEER. HE HAS SINGLEHANDEDLY REVOLUTIONISED FOOD AND THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT FOOD HERE IN BRITAIN AND IS CURRENTLY ON A MISSION TO EDUCATE OUR TRANSATLANTIC BROTHERS AND SISTERS ABOUT SMART COOKING AND THE DANGERS OF UNHEALTHY EATING.
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Now a household name in the UK, and as a result of his efforts to replicate his success in British schools where he famously exiled the once loved ‘turkey twizzler’, Jamie is fast becoming a sensation in the US with his tough love and eradication programme of all that is bad about lunches in the mainstream American education system. Just recently, on the 15th June, Jamie and his American Food Revolution was instrumental in the removal of flavoured milk from all schools in the state of Los Angeles where the pupils will now only receive wholesome, plain white milk instead of ‘liquid candy’ with their meals - an impressive coup for the Essex-born chef and another achievement to add to an already impressive repertoire. Such esteem that Jamie now seems to command does not appear out of thin air however. Now in his fourteenth year as a television personality Jamie Oliver has grafted his way to the top. He has matured drastically from the over-zealous, albeit charismatic, catchphrase-ridden Naked Chef who burst onto our screens way back in 1997. An overnight success, the Naked Chef turned Jamie into a talismanic modern-day celebrity chef which propelled him on his way to becoming the much-loved campaigner we see today. And not content with being labelled solely as a TV cook, Oliver has expanded his portfolio of work, with almost unwavering success, across a number of food-related sectors these past few years. It all started for Jamie however at his parent’s country inn, The Cricketers, in Clavering, a humble little village in Essex just north of Bishop’s Stortford. Trevor and Sally Oliver, who still run the pub-cum-restaurant today, soon brought Jamie and his sister Anna-Marie into the family business as a means of earning their pocket money. Anna-Marie followed in her mother’s footsteps helping out as a waitress in front of house while Jamie began to enthusiastically shadow his professionally trained father in the kitchen. His fascination for food continued to grow and at 16 Jamie left school and completed his training at Westminster Catering College. After spending some time working in France, followed by a stint at Antonio Carluccio’s Neal Street Restaurant in London, Jamie joined the acclaimed River Café where he worked for three and a half years before eventually being offered his own television show, the aforementioned Naked Chef, after being featured in a documentary about the River Café.
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Since then he has not looked back. With eleven television series under his belt and fourteen books (his 2010 book, Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, became his first million-selling book in the UK as well as being the fastest-selling nonfiction book since records began), Jamie Oliver has been an ever-present character on British television, bookshelves and high streets with his brand of Italian restaurants for many a year. More recently however we have been forced to share him with the world as he continues to aim high and conquer the globe of culinary sins. He is, to an extent, taken for granted. Following his efforts in opening a training restaurant for young people who were not in full time education or employment, which subsequently became Fifteen, Jamie went on to establish the Jamie Oliver Foundation. The Foundation is a registered charity whose mission is to empower, educate and engage as many people as possible to love and enjoy good food. This means learning how to cook, understanding where food comes from, and recognizing the power it can have on our health, happiness, and even finances. The foundation does this through teaching, training and employment, and also by making good clear information available to as many people as possible. In 2003 Jamie was awarded an MBE for services to the hospitality industry. However, not one to rest on his laurels, Jamie has continued to grow the foundation in order to fulfil his never-ending quest to give back to the industry that made him the icon he has become. Arguably it is in America where Jamie’s achievements are perhaps the most remarkable. As touched upon earlier, Jamie’s American Food Revolution has sought to expel the bad and instil the good in all things
culinary in a nation so fraught with childhood obesity troubles. His success stateside has perhaps fallen under the radar somewhat. Aside from winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Programme in 2010, Jamie’s American Food Revolution is an ongoing project that aims to save the health of America’s next generation. The campaign promotes the importance of children needing better food at school to ensure better health prospects, as well as endeavouring to keep cooking skills as part of the teaching curriculum. His endless and hectic work schedule is an indication of the measure of the man. Ensuring the wellbeing of the future of his own nation is one thing, but to attempt to alter a long-established way of life in a different country, and as a foreigner, is quite another. Slowly but surely however, he is getting there. The American parents, much as their British predecessors are listening to the message that there are hidden dangers in their children’s food and with the right action they can improve their health and improve their futures. It is a message that will resonate so very loudly with his own children one would imagine. Recently becoming a father for the fourth time to baby Buddy, Jamie and his wife Jools also have three girls, Poppy, Daisy and Petal. With an ever-expanding family of his own to look after it is a wonder as to how Jamie Oliver finds the time to do all that he does. However, with his latest venture, The Big Feastival, taking place on Clapham Common on July 1, 2 & 3 dubbed as a first class extravaganza of food and music, as well as other television projects in the not too distant pipeline, the cheeky-chappy chef is showing no signs of hanging his apron up just yet. Pukka.
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Yummy Cake Company MONDAY Like most mornings, I got up at 5.45am to fit in a visit to Virgin Active with my gym buddy. Early morning workouts always set me in the right frame of mind for work. After that, we start baking as all our cakes are baked freshly on the premises. We have a bride and groom from Australia coming in for a cake tasting this morning and they have requested white and dark chocolate mud cake. I researched recipes, as mud cake isn’t on our repertoire of tried, tested and perfected cake flavours. After looking at various recipe versions I created my own and we think it’s very Yummy! First consultation meeting this morning is Kate who is marrying Harvey in July in Bromley. They are having a music festival themed wedding and have chosen a chocolate cup wedding cake with top tier and personalised bride and groom topper. Most of the day was filled with baking and ended up with a consultation meeting with Elizabeth Gall, who runs Simply Elegant Wedding Planning, and her clients Bianca and David. They have chosen a four tiered wedding cake and loved the white and dark chocolate mud cake so much they have decided to have all four tiers in this flavour. I finally got home at around 8pm and made dinner for our beautiful daughters Hannah, Chloe and Megan.
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Today was the first day of my 5 day radiance cleanse deto x programme. Feeling good and not hungry in the slightest….. YET! Visited my gorgeous friends, Darren & Liam @ Rubric, wh o helped create Oolong in all its glo ry, at their office in Borough to brainstorm website and marketin g ideas. I then took a lovely walk to RFIB Insurance in the City, who I visit once a month for in-house treatments. I love the City and how buzzy it is! Practised an hour of wonderful ying yoga in the evening which aided a good night’s sleep!
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Instant summer hits that are every bit as quenching as an icy cocktail. Everyone wants to look good in the sun, but with these fragrances you will be smelling good too. From left to right: 1. Beyonce Heat Rush £27 2. Jimmy Choo Eau De Parfum Spray £68 3. Caroline Herrera 212 Pop For Her £36 4. Calvin Klein CK One Summer Eau De Toilette Spray Summer 2011 £29 5. Flora by GUCCI Eau Fraiche £57
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EAU SO FRESH Marc Jacobs’ Daisy Eau so Fresh is the new, spirited version of the original Daisy fragrance. A bright, floral, fruity fragrance, it transports you to a place that is happy and sunny exuding a youthful spirit with a positively fresh and charming feeling. Lose yourself in a field of flowers with Daisy Eau So Fresh. Available from The Perfume Shop, £61.50
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Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are holistically designed to deliver the soundtrack of your life with clarity and power, as well as satisfy your passion for fashion. Emmerse yourself in pitch-perfect highs, precise mids, and club caliber bass. Because when your music sounds amazing, you stop hearing it, and start feeling it. In other words, sound really matters. Plus, Lady Gaga didn’t just style-check Heartbeats, she created the design to ensure they look like no other headphone out there. Available from John Lewis, £49.95
LOVE THE SUN
Show some love and bring out your flirtatious side with these cute vintage style sunglasses. Available from Urban Outfitters, £8
Molton Brown Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Skin Care Gift Set. Presented in a gift box, the set contains: Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Bath & Shower (300ml), this bodywash cleanses your skin, helps to protect it from environmental pollutants and reawakens your energy; Molton Brown Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Body Lotion (200ml), with pink pepperpod extract and essential oil of Brazilian peppertree, this warm, sweet and deeply spiced, lotion will nourish and hydrate your skin. Available from John Lewis, £35
SMART SATCHEL
Classic handmade leather satchel from The Cambridge Satchel Company features double buckle fastening, adjustable strap and top handle. It’s the perfect size for your everyday essentials and even has a separate front pocket for that extra bit of space. You can even put your name in the ID slot at the front to make sure people keep their hands off your bag! 100% Leather. Available from Urban Outfitters, £108 SCENE 35
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GUYS, YOU CAN RUN AS FAR AS YOUR HIGHTOP SNEAKERS CAN CARRY YOU, BUT YOU CAN’T ESCAPE THE POWER OF GLEE THIS SUMMER. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PREP LOOK THIS SEASON.
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ASOS CONVERSE ALL STAR, £29
Don’t shy away from shorts this summer - whatever your shape or size, there’s a style to suit everyone. Here’s a few of our favourites to get you started. From left to right: 1. Calvin Klein Palm Swim Short, Purple £45 2. Ted Baker Record Print Swim Shorts Red £50 3. Debenhams Mantaray swim shorts £16 4. TK Maxx Floral swim shorts £14.99 5. FC Davis Stripe Swim Shorts £37
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ORANGE MAN
Open minds. Free Souls. Liberate yourself from expectations and discover the world of BOSS Orange Man, the new fragrance for men, full of energy and character. It’s an honest scent that allows you the freedom to be yourself, anytime of day and night. Available from The Perfume Shop, 75ml £44.50
MONSTER BEATS
Experience music the way the artist wants you to. Beats high definition headphones are precision-engineered to reveal the full sound of today’s digital music including the most sonically demanding rock, hip hop and R&B. with advanced speaker design, powered amplification, and active noise cancelling, Beats delivers all the power, clarity, and deep bass today’s top artists and producers want you to hear. Available from John lewis, £249.95
HOW ABOUT A SHAVE? A brand favoured by the Italian fashion contingent, Acqua di Parma, looks as good as it performs. Try this heavy razor designed to provide maximum handling comfort with its curved handle. Comes with attractive stand created in burnished brass. Together presented in a beautiful gift box that nods to its place of creation - Italia! Only uses Mach3 blades. Available from John Lewis, £170.00
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Molton Brown Bright Vita Eye-Energy Serum 15ml A double action serum that helps to firm the skin around the eyes and reduce appearance of fine lines as well as protecting against the formation of new ones. Formulated with Vitamin B3, Ash Bark and a Light Reflecting Complex to brighten, firm and enhance the long-term condition of the eye area. Light weight eye serum to reduce puffiness and dark circles. Firms the skin and fights fine lines. Hydrates the skin around the eyes. Available from House of Fraser, £21.50
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Guitar picks have been made from all sorts of things in the past: bone, shell, wood, metal, amber, ivory and even stone. Now you can add your old credit card to this list, with the Pickmaster Plectrum Punch. Working in much the same way as a standard hole punch and around the same size, this ingenious device will punch a perfect guitar pick out of any plastic sheet: bank cards, gift cards, carton lids, in fact any thin plastic that you can find. Punch out a pick and get playing! Available from Firebox.com, £21.49 SCENE 37
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Music may surround us, available whenever we want, at our fingertips, on demand, in an instant. But does that mean we enjoy it all the more? How often do we really listen closely? Ever since Meridian was founded by Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd in 1977, their audio systems have been all about the quality of the listening experience. Enjoying the very best. Appreciating the finest available music for listening pleasure, not mere background noise. At the heart of the Meridian philosophy, and the driving force behind the company’s pursuit of perfection, is the desire to lose as little as possible of the original source material when it is reproduced. Every link in the chain, from recording to reproduction, represents an opportunity for information to be lost and quality to be comprised. By seeking to address this problem, Meridian has invented many unique technologies and set some of the highest benchmarks in performance standards. And while these advances have been the result of some extremely clever technological thinking, what is really important is the experience it enables for the listener and viewer. A richer, deeper, more detailed experience – one you can get lost in. Reproduction so pure you’ll find yourself at the heart of the performance, perceiving undiscovered nuances no matter how subtle. Meridian founders, Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd, met in Cambridge in the early 1970s, and it was through a shared love of music that they became friends. But it was their desire to hear so much better the music they loved that inspired them to design and manufacture their own studio equipment and so Meridian was born. They met at a period in time when high-performance audio manufactures were concentrating on producing the best separates they could : turntables, amplifiers or loudspeakers. But what frustrated the Meridian founders was that these individual components were not necessarily being designed to be used together, and how that often resulted in a reduction in sound quality. So the idea was born to focus on making systems. Comprising separates, yes, but separates specifically designed with the other components in mind to form a complete audio pathway, after all what amplifier could be better equipped to communicate with a Meridian loudspeaker than a Meridian amplifier? Founder Bob Stuart is fond of the analogy, “Would you buy your car’s engine from one manufacturer and its suspension and transmission from another?” From their first production model, an active loudspeaker named the M1, to the groundbreaking form and performance of DSP8000 loudspeakers, every piece bearing the Meridian name has evolved from the original determination to hear better music, clearer and with the greater enjoyment.
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A fine late Edwardian home offering beautifully restored accommodation, set within this desirable area • 6 bedrooms flexible accommodation - over 4,000 sq ft established gardens • summerhouse • in & out driveway with garage • 1.1 miles to mainline station • walking distance to famous Kelsey Park • about 1/3 of an acre
Guide price £1,500,000 Savills Locksbottom locksbottom@savills.com 01689 860999
Keston Park, BR2
Beautifully finished family home offering outstanding accommodation set in the heart of this exclusive park • completed in early 2011 5 en suite bedrooms • pure luxury over 4,000 sq ft • bespoke features • latest technology • integral garage • in & out driveway
Guide price £2,250,000 Savills Locksbottom locksbottom@savills.com 01689 860999
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Chislehurst, BR7
Attractive split level Victorian converted apartment, set within a popular commuter area • 3 bedrooms • over 1000 sq ft • original period features • own garage & driveway parking • communal rear garden • 1/2 mile to station
Beautifully presented family home, set in 1 acre of landscaped gardens with substantial outbuildings • 4 bedrooms • renovated barn with hayloft • stabling garaging for 4 cars • backs onto extensive fields • semi-rural location
Charming family home offering picturesque views over open countryside, set in a convenient semi-rural location • 4 bedrooms • scope to convert garaging STP established gardens 0.38 acres • backs onto woodland • double integral garage
Guide price £935,000
Beautifully presented and spacious family home set in an enviable village • 4 bedrooms • finished to an exacting standard • potential to extend SPP • summer house/gym with sauna • integral garage • set behind a gated driveway 0.5 miles to mainline station
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Desirable family home finished to a high standard throughout, set adjacent to Lullingstone Park Golf Course • contemporary living - over 3000 sq ft • 5 bedrooms • established gardens • ample car parking • picturesque views about 3.5 acres
A truly astonishing family home offering outstanding spacious accommodation, set in a prime location • recently completed • over 5500 sq ft • 6 bedrooms advanced technology • swimming pool • landscaped garden with water feature gated entrance
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Being Exclusive members of the ‘Guild of Professional Estate Agents’ for Beckenham & Shortlands, gives Charles Eden access to over 600 networked offices throughout the country & an associated office in Park Lane. Wherever you are looking to buy or sell, Charles Eden will be able to help either directly or through one of our Partners. So just one call will set you on the road to a smooth & stress free move.
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TRINITY Village COMPRISING 536 STYLISH NEW HOMES, TRINITY VILLAGE IS TRANSFORMING THE FORMER SITE OF THE BLUE CIRCLE SPORTS GROUND ALONG BROMLEY COMMON.
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he scheme has been carefully master-planned to create a vibrant new community where lifestyle is at its heart. When complete, this striking collection of homes will form a new village laid out across a series of garden squares, cul-de-sacs and boulevards designed to foster a strong sense of place. With a home to suit everyone, the properties on offer at Trinity Village range from two-bedroom coach houses, that are perfect for first-time buyers and downsizers, through to spacious three and four bedroom family homes, ideal for growing families. The architecture at Trinity Village is a modern twist on elegant Victorian design. Pale render and brick fuse together to create striking facades that are full of character. Design features, such as Parisian style covered balconies and ornate decorative plaster, come together to create a unique collection of homes that stand out from the crowd.
Internally, the homes at Trinity Village have been designed in tune with 21st century lifestyles and ensure that light and space is maximised. Design features include full and Juliet balconies, airy conservatories alongside spacious eat-in kitchen/ diners that form the hub of the home. All homes benefit from the excellent specification associated with the Ward brand . Fitted designer kitchens are complete with fully integrated stainless steel appliances including an electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Splashback and floor ceramic tiling add the finishing touches. Bathrooms, ensuites and cloakrooms feature elegant white sanitaryware and are finished with smart taps and fittings including heated towel rails.
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Trinity Village is exceptionally well located; whether purchasers are looking for good transport links, close proximity to shops, cafes, bars and restaurants or an easy escape to open countryside – Bromley offers it all. Bromley town centre is just a few minutes from the development and is a shopaholics paradise with over 400 stores to browse. The Glades shopping centre offers over 130 shops alone including major departments stores such as Marks and Spencer and Debenhams alongside major retailers, designer brand names and independent stores. For those who enjoy arts and culture, the Churchill Theatre offers a wide selection of plays and performances throughout the year plus the town has a local cinema. Bromley has an abundance of good restaurants and cafes, pubs and bars and there is no shortage of choice including the nearby Michelin starred, Chapter One. For the sporty, the Pavilion Leisure Centre has a state-of-the art gym, a fitness studio, a swimming pool plus a range of squash, tennis and badminton courts to hire. London commuters are well served by nearby Bromley South mainline station which provides regular and fast services to London Victoria in just 19 minutes. Alternatively, the nearby A21 provides a fast route direct to the M25, the wider motorway network and out to the Kent countryside. For families, Bromley boasts some of the UK’s highest performing state and private schools. Nearby Newstead Woods girls school and St Olaves boys school rank in the top twenty in the country. In addition, the scheme is also surrounded by a good choice of local primary schools. Prices at Trinity Village start at £354,995 for a three-bedroom home. For more information please contact Savills Locksbottom on 01689 860 999, nbutcher@savills.com
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LAZY DAYS Acacia Rhode Island Chair and Footstool Painted wood with white PU finished Available from Dobbies, £145
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The Bow Hammock is the epitome of style, elegance and precise craftsmanship. The contemporary design will complement any garden or patio and the ample canvas will provide the perfect place to take an afternoon nap. The frame is made from pre-treated larchwood which means it can be left in the garden all year round. The canvas can be easily removed and stored to keep it clean. Assembly requires two people and, utilising the tools provided, should take less than 30 minutes. Available from Living It Up, £139
SWINGING SENSATION Beautiful vintage feel garden tool set. Comes in a gift box. Includes trowel and fork with weather proof ash wood handles and stainless steel engraved quote. Available from The Contemporary Home £24.99
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he warm summer weather sprouts a host of social events that require creative dressing. Function décor creates the magical atmosphere that transports your guests from the local church hall or scout’s hut to another time or place.
Proms are held for leavers at the end of term to reward effort and hard work, and allow students to let off steam. This is the perfect opportunity to get your Florist’s creative juices flowing. Your Florist can assist with the transformation of your school gymnasium or dinner hall into a grand ballroom. Flowers and balloons blended with creative lighting and accessories can make your theme rock. Most modern florists are also trained balloon artists. Ask your florist to combine flowers with balloons to create Hollywood glamour for your prom. Imagine the wow factor of huge balloon bouquets weighted with floral arrangements.
To lend extra glitz to your ball gown add a contemporary funky corsage made with fresh flowers, feathers and loads of bling. A corsage can be worn on the wrist, shoulder, the back or front of your dress, on a handbag, or in the hair. It is advisable to order a corsage well in advance of your prom. Begin staging your venue by drawing the eyes of your guests away from an unsightly entrance with a huge statement piece. You can also use this trick to conceal notice boards or fixtures that are not in keeping with your theme. Utilise all the props you can to accessorise and emphasise your theme. Plan well in advance - you only get one shot. Your venue should be striking, stunning and memorable. Do visit our website www.blushtemples.co.uk
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Dizzy’s Diner American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - ALL COCKTAILS £2.50
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Mediterranean WHEN THE EDITOR SUGGESTED WE REVIEW THE PLAZA MEDITERRANEAN BAR AND GRILL, SITUATED IN NEARBY LOCKSBOTTOM HIGH STREET, WHICH I’D YET TO SAMPLE, I AGREED IN BLIND HOPE AND SILENTLY PRAYED THAT IT WOULD LIVE UP TO THE EDITORS HYPE!
Words & Photos by Gary Verby
Having spent two gloriously long, hot summers and countless holidays on various Mediterranean islands, I do count myself as a bit of an authority on good, Mediterranean food. Ever since my love affair with Hellenic food began, I have been on the hunt for a good local taverna-style restaurant but have found several places sadly lacking in both substance and authenticity. Upon entering the Plaza through its modern glass frontage, we were greeted by the incredibly friendly waiting staff and the owner himself, local restaurateur, Nick Constantine. As Nick led us through the restaurant to our table, our noses were assaulted by an array of delicious smells and the hopes for a great meal were rising. It was particularly good to see that the restaurant was 58 SCENE
incredibly busy, every table occupied and the atmosphere was brilliant - groups of friends and family and couples alike seemed to be enjoying their Friday evening at the Plaza, all positive signs leading to a great meal ahead. The starters arrived quickly, and having eaten little all day this helped to feed my huge hunger! The first of our starters comprised of lightly battered squid, prawns, white bait and mussels with a delicious tartare sauce. A simple dish, but executed brilliantly, and not a crumb left once we’d got through it. This was also separately accompanied by a Trio of delicious dips Taramosalata, Houmous, Tzatziki, served with warm pitta bread. We were then served the Wild Mushroom Risotto with aged-parmesan shavings. I’m a huge mushroom fan so when I saw this on the menu as a starter I had to order. The Risotto was incredibly creamy and definitely one of the best I’d tasted. For my main course, I ordered the roast lamb which arrived with potatoes and on a bed of mixed vegetables. The quality of the meat was outstanding, perfectly cooked and literally melted in my mouth.
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Unfortunately for us, as all of the portions were so large and delicious, not one of us could even attempt to order dessert, which was a real shame as the menu looked great! Overall the meal was an absolute resounding success. The restaurant was furnished well, and having a peek in the open-plan kitchen on the way to the toilet demonstrated a clean and tidy working environment. I can’t remember the last time I was met with such attentive and friendly staff and I would have no qualms about returning to and recommending The Plaza to friends and family.
For bookings call Plaza on 01689 859 000 or visit them online www.plazalocksbottom.co.uk Alternatively their doors are always open 386 Crofton Road Locksbottom Kent BR6 8NN 60  SCENE
Dine with us Sunday to Thursday and get 20% off - Just mention SCENE at the time of booking *This offer is valid for a maximum party of 6 and applies to the a la carte food bill only when ordering minimum of 2 course meal per person, until 31July 2011. This offer is not valid for the Express Lunch Menu, Taster Menu, Food Festival menus or special occasion menus (e.g. Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas Menu etc) and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
open every day for lunch 12pm - 2:30pm and dinner 6:00 - 11pm 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley BR1 3PA
0208 289 0322
info@cinnamonculture.com www.cinnamonculture.com
Try our new mouthwatering menu unfluenced by Italian and Greek cooking using only the best cuts of meat and fresh fish daily.
Great Set Menus Available Monday to Friday Lunch - 2 courses £11.95 - 3 courses £13.95 Monday to Thursday Dinner - 3 courses £17.50
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JAGUAR’S RACING THE JAGUAR XKR-S - AN UPRATED VERSION OF THE QUIETLY LEGENDARY XKR. THE XKR-S STILL SPORTS THE 5.0-LITRE SUPERCHARGED V8, BUT POWER IS UP FROM 510BHP TO 542BHP. THERE’S ALSO A BOOST IN TORQUE TO 501LB FT (UP FROM 461LB FT). The hardcore XKR-S gets a new version of Jag’s brilliant adaptive dynamics suspension with uprated dampers, active sports exhaust system, and new aero to reduce lift and assist the massive brakes, which measure 380mm at the front and 376mm at the rear - bigger than a Lamborghini Murcielago’s. It needs them, too, because top speed is 186mph, and it should hit 62mph in 4.2 seconds. Look carefully and you’ll see the XJR-S also has new headlamps. Those will go onto the rest of the XK range soon as part of a mild 2012 facelift.
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Jaguar also tells us the XKR-S will emit less than 300g/km of CO2, which means it’ll be top of its class in the cleanliness stakes. The AJ-V8 Gen III engines are the most advanced and efficient Jaguar has ever produced. They deliver significantly more power and torque than the previous generation of engines: 510PS and 625Nm in the new supercharged XKR and 385PS and 515Nm in the normally aspirated XK models. All models, except the new 174mph (280km/h) XKR with Speed Pack, are electronically limited to a maximum speed of 155mph (250kph), but the 0-60mph sprint for naturally aspirated coupe models is now 5.2 seconds (previously 5.9 seconds), while for the supercharged XKR coupe, 0-60mph is 4.6 seconds (previously 4.9 seconds). In-gear times are equally impressive, with the naturally aspirated XK accelerating from 50-70mph in just 2.5 seconds, while the supercharged XKR completes the same sprint in just 1.9 seconds. The XKR Coupe with new optional Speed Pack allows customers to further strengthen their XKR’s already impressive breadth of capability, by extending the car’s top speed from 155mph (250km/h) to an electronically limited 174mph (280km/h) thanks to a unique engine and transmission recalibration. To ensure the XKR with Speed Pack remains stable at high speeds, the coupe uses a revised front aerodynamic splitter and larger rear spoiler to provide increased balance and a reduction in lift. The XKR’s computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reduce steering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control. Every XKR with the Speed Pack will come with body-coloured side sills and rear diffuser, and a chrome finish to the window surrounds, upper and lower mesh grilles, side Power Vents and boot lid finisher. Red brake callipers with a Jaguar ‘R’ logo sit inside 20-inch Kasuga alloy wheels.
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Capricorn
21 Jun-22 Jul It is now that you can see just how much better everything is for you. You are starting to trust in your own instincts and will largely be able to depend on them as time goes by. See signs of evidence coming to you so that your trust in your ability grows daily. The new avenue of work will surprise and delight you at the same time.
22 Dec-19 Jan As openings after openings embrace your life, you will become deliriously happy and content for the first time in ages. It comes to pass in super quick time and it is there to stay for all time. See just what you are now made of and begin to see yourself taken to heights unknown, but fruitful at the same time. Now you will understand your destiny.
Leo
Aquarius
23 Jul-22 Aug It is the time to make or break. What you have always dreamed of is there before you and it is the right timing to approach this very important project, which will be the high light of your life. You have worked successfully to achieve it, so now it comes to you to see just where you can go with it. There are no limits.
20 Jan-18 Feb You are in a very punchy position in your life where you need to make some drastic decisions on how you are to proceed. Your best interest to remain bullish at all times, so that the right outlook is maintained. Be firm with matters on the work front so that you are able to exercise your right, which is now! A good outcome to come.
Virgo
Pisces
23 Aug-22 Sep Don’t feel so down in the dumps. You are being stretched to the very pinnacle of what is necessary in your ultimate achievement and satisfaction. Do not feel downhearted but elated, as it is just what you needed to climb to the top of your career. It will announce you to the world and so you can at last believe in yourself. You are going places.
19 Feb-20 Mar Never think you are forgotten as this important breakthrough brings in all the quality assurances that you are after. It is now that matters turn around for you in a most dramatic way and life saver after life saver is the natural way to go. Be optimistic as everything lands safely at your door. Two new projects to inspire you will be the order of the day.
Libra
Aries
23 Sep-22 Oct Spare some valuable time for yourself now. It will do you the power of good. The fast lane can take its toll if there is no respite in the foreseeable future, so allow yourself a little pampering time as you will be expected to perform at the highest level once again. New important projects are coming your way and there will be precious little time then.
21 Mar-19 Apr Be pleased with your past performances as it has been a trying and testing time. You are now well clear of any embarrassment and can enjoy what is now laid out before you. See that you will be involved with new and exciting things which were always in the pipeline, but were not able to transform into any form of reality before now.
Scorpio
Taurus
23 Oct-21 Nov See the good life approaching with precious little effort on your part. You have made the successful transition to the next level and all that hard work has paid off handsomely. Be openminded as there will be necessary adjustments to your lifestyle from now on. New and important people to meet and it is your way to deal with them in style.
20 Apr-20 May To feel stifled has been a thing of the past. Now you enter a completely new set of rules, which will alleviates all the suffering from past years. New projects are in the pipeline and a new and exciting contact will make itself known to you. Where you take this is up to you, but the rewards are always far reaching and much needed at this time.
Sagittarius
Gemini
22 Nov-21 Dec The new opening of love and finance will come in respectively. Are you ready for it? Your stars say you are, as there is a conjunction of the planets, which will bring in this necessary surprise and take you to another level in your life you never thought possible before. Embrace all that comes to you as it is your destiny from now on.
21 May-20 Jun Extraordinary events, which you were not prepared for, have now landed in your lap. Take a deep breath and a leap of faith is necessary to achieve the ultimate goal and satisfaction. You will not be out of your depth, just a little startled as to why now and why you. This course has been destined to you, so you must take it up and run with it.
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Beckenham Toys
0208 650 5355 www.beckenhamtoys.co.uk beckenhamtoys@hotmail.com 226 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
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